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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
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STEWARD CROSS IN JAN.
Brought Here Tuesday From Lewes-
Seaman johnson Still in Hospital.

StatlNn Dohnhbh othi Ahobpitsht
Isaac Cross, steward of the schooner
L. p. Avery, charged with assault on
the high seas, was brought here Tuesday
evening by United States Marshal
Henry G. Mahaify and Deputy George
M. d. Watson. Joseph Smith, Il wit
ness in the case, one of the crew Of the
Avery, was brought here in company
with the steward
As already related on another page,
Steward Cross was charged before
United States Commissioner Lewis ".
Mustard at Lewes with assaulting
Martin johnson, seaman, with re-
yolver and shooting him in the back.
The latter In his testimony admitted
that he made motion with Delaying
pin as if to strike the steward. Joseph
Smith, one of the crew, saw Steward
Cross shoot johnson. The latter Is now
at the Marine Hospital at Lewes, whore
he is being cared for by DR., Hiram R.
Burton. No serious consequences are
looked for. Deputy Watson brought
the prisoners as far as New Castle
where he was met last evening by
United States Marshal Mahaffy. The
men are now confined in the custom
house Jail. The case will be tried at
the February term Of the United States
court. Cross Is held in 81 900 bail and
Smith, as witness, in 5000.
The stewards story shows that john
son was the aggressor. He found fault
with the way his food was cooked aud
threatened thesteward. Gross did not fire
until johnson had his arm outstretched
in the action of striking blow.
Captain G. ]. Hawley gives very
bad character for Martin Johnson and a
good one for the steward. The latter Is
peaceful and quiet and performs his
duties faithfully without complaint.
johnson, on the contrary, is turbulent
and surly and chronic fault-finder,
and one who from his manner and
habits likely to incite insubordination.
The schooner is bound from New
York to Savannah, Co., for . cargo Of
cypress for South Amboy. She is now
lying at the Breakwater for recruiting
Of the crew, when, with favorable
weather, she will sail for her destination
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
INJUNCTION PRAYED FOR
To Prevent Sale of Lands by the Bayhes
Marsh Company of st. Georges Hundre

To Prevent Sale of Lands by the f,ayhead
Marsh Company of st. Georges Hundred.
The Misses Emma and Julia Clark Of
Delaware City, have filed in the regis
trar in chancery's office bill of com
plant against Wilson Z. Vandegrift
and John G. Diehl, managers Of the
Bayhead Marsh Company of st. Georges
hundred, asking for writ of injunction
to restrain the company from collecting
certain marsh tax on land now owned
by them.
The land was the property Of Henry
@. Walters, deceased, and was sold under
tax lien to the Misses Clark. After
the sale the marsh company presented
another claim for taxes on account Of
dyke improvement, &c. This tax ex-
listed prior to the lien purchase. No
notice having been given to the Misses
Clark of the existence Of the additional
tax, their purchase was made in good
faith and in discharge of all existing
liens. The marsh company have since
advertised the Clark property for sale
on January 10th.
An injunction to restrain the sale was
applied for by John II. Rodney, Esq,
TO the chancellor yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Programme of the Meeting of The PENN
suia horticultural Society at Dove
Next Mnak.

Programme Of the Meeting of the PENN
suia horticultural Society at Dover
Next Week.
The fifth annual meeting of the
Peninsula Horticultural Society will be
held at Dover on January 10Th, goth
and 21st. The following programme
will be presented:
Tuesday, January 10th, II a. M
Address Of welcome, Il. III. Bancroft;
Calling the roll of members, reports Of
officers and miscellaneous business. 2
p. M Presidents annual address, Col
e. L. Martin; report of committees
fruits in general, ]. w. Kerr; apples, J.
Alexander Fulton; pears, d. w. Corbit
Z D. m.-Reports of committees: Peaches,
Charles Wright; propagation Of fruit
trees and plants; DIR. j. j. Black; adj
dress on "Pear Blight" by Mr.. Waite
OF United States agricultural depart
ment.
Wednesday, January goth, 8 q. M
Reports of committees: Grapes, }. 5.
Barnhart; small fruits, George Biddle;
plums, ]. w. Kerr. 2 p. m.-Reports
of committees: Nuts and nut trees, w.
p. Corsa; injurious insects, Prof. M. III.
Beckwith; address on "Recent Diff
oulties in Fruit Growing" by DR.. L. H.
Bailey of Cornell University, 7p.m.-Re-
ports of committees: Fungus diseases,
Prof. +. D. Chester; marketing fruits,
Col. w. H. 3urnite; sweet and round
potatoes, e. II. Bancroft; address on
"Some Fungus Diseases of Crops" by
DIR. Byron d. Halstead of the New
Jersey Experiment Station.
Thursday, January 21st, 9 q. M
Reports of committees Melons, Paynter
Frame; tomatoes, John Heyd; asparagus,
DR.. w. S. Maxwell; other vegetables, A.
J. Wilson; address on "Is Graftage
a Devitalizing Process" by DR.. l. IL.
Bailey. p. m.-Reports Of committees /:
Landscape gardening, Prof. t. l.. Brunk;
nomenclature, DIR. II. Ridgely; registra-
ton of fruits, DR.. A. T. Neale; peach
yellows, DIR. Erwin f. Smith, special
agent United States agricultural depart
ment; addresses and discussion on horti-
culture at the Worlds Fair Up. M
Reports of committees: Crates, imple-
ments and fertilizers, S. II. Messick;
Horticulture, Dr. r. w. Hargadine, Mrs.
Harry Speakman, Mrs. w. &. Denney.
Admission to all the sessions will be
free and the public are invited.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
A THREATENING FIRE.
A Storehouse Partially Destroyed by Il
FIames-- Origin Unknown,

Fiames--Origin Unknown.
The fire which broke out in the store
house owned by b. II. Warren Of Fifth
and King streets Tuesday afternoon,
burned stubbornly for a while and at
ono time no less than four stores
facing on King street, were threat
ened with destruction. The fire
started in the rear of these stores and
burned briskly until subdued by the fire.
men. The warehouse is partially de-
places his loss at about $500. The build
ing was we'll filled with produce, which
is insured. The loss upon the building
is 5000. It is insured in the Home In
surance Company.
The following stores were damaged
more or less by water which poured in
upon the storehouse in the rear from all
sides: j. ID. Ward, butcher; Paul Mark,
meat and produce; A. Schneider, No.
411 King street, and w. D. Hickman,
shoe dealer, No. 419 King street.
While the fire was burning up large
theatrical board on one side the build
ing the flames threatened house occu-
pied by two Cinnamon near by. The
Cinnamon were evidently taking quiet
nap, for one of them came hurrying out
of the building with scarcely any cloth
ing on. Their dwelling was not harmed.
The Weccacoe fire engine, which met
with an accident at Fifth and Shipley
streets while responding to the alarm Of
fire, was reported in full repair again
Tuesday. The engine was not badly
damaged with the exception of the
breaking of a spring, which let the
engine down in the street and caused
the accident. The driver, Thomas Ken.
ney, was not badly hurt. Tax Collector
John ]. Mealey received many compli-
ments Tuesday for the bravery he dis.
played in stopping the runaway horse;
attached to the front wheels of the
engine, after the accident occurred
This probably averted more serious
accident, as the horses were preparing
to dash down Market street at terrific
pace when captured.
While the fire was in progress Tues
day street car travel on Market street
was brought to a standstill and passen-
gers were transferred at the Fifth stree
corner.
During the fire firemen cut his hanc
severely by falling upon the roof Of the
storehouse. His injuries were dressed
at the drug store of DIR. Frank Il. Smith
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
GOVERNOR BROWN OF MARYLAND.
He Receives an Ovation in Baltimore
and on the Way to Annapolis.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.

He Receives an Ovation in Baltimore
and on the Way to Annapolis.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. 13.-At 8
o'clock sharp, according to arranged
programme Frank Brown, governor
elect of Maryland, entered barouche at
the Rennert Hotel. The great crowd
present sent up a rousing cheer for the
new and young and popular governor.
Encouragement Poe and Comptroller
Smith took seats with Mr.. Brown In the
barouche. A second open barouche
contained the wife, son and daughter of
Governor Brown. A Miss Ridgeley
accompanied Mrs. Brown. The secre-
tary of the new governor and his steno-
grapher occupied third barouche.
Cheer upon cheei 70 given for the gov
ernor, Attorney + Oral Poe and Comp
troller Smith as the distinguished party
moved from the hotel.
The Fifth Regiment Veteran Corps
formed the escort. All along the route
of the procession to the railway station
there were throngs of people, and the
waving of hats and handkerchiefs and
clapping Of hands showed how popular
is the young governor, just entering
upoh Ills itui JCui5 tclln VI OlhSC.
Arriving at the Camden station of the
Baltimore g. Ohio railroad, the new Off
GERS and party were received by Vice
president Lord and were comfortably
seated in his private car, which he
placed at the service of Governor
Brown. The escort entered other cars
and the train quickly hauled out of the
depot, another great crowd gathering
here, cheering Justify and wishing God
speed and good luck. The train made
no stop until it reached Annapolis
junction but at every station the farmers
had assembled in great numbers and
hurrahed with vim as the governors
train sped past, while all along the line
from every house, near and far, waved
flags and handkerchiefs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
SALE or THE BUsH ESTATE.
The Sum OF @23, 900 Realized, But Gre,
Hton,. and theiNI orocco Factory Not SOLD

stone and thelhIorocco Factory Not Sold.
The executors sale of the real estate
of the late William Bush AT the court
house yesterday realized total of
$4,000. Neither Greystone, Mr.. Bush's
residence, nor the morocco factory at
Second and Walnut streets We're sold.
There was no offer for the factory and
the sum bid, $25, 900 for Greystone, was
such an differentiation that Willard
Salisbury, Jr., ordered the auctioneer
to withdraw the property from sale. 1t
was understood that the sum laid out
by its owner on Greystone was close to
$4,000. The ground alone, 1t was
learned, was value for $4,000.
There was very large attendance of
present at the sale.
The details were as follows;
Lot No. /. The morocco factory, was
withdrawn.
Lot No. Q. Front and Walnut, Samuel
N. Smeltz, $500.
Lot No. 3. Front and Walnut, Samuel
N. Smeltz, $500.
No. A. Lot at Front and Walnut
streets, ]. jackson PIERCE, $500.
No. 8. Front and Walnut streets, s.
N. Smeltz, S495.
No. 6. Same location, $500.
Nos and s. At Seventh and Poplar,
and at Second and Poplar, $3.50 and
81 ,075 severally.
No. 0. Lot Second Poplar, $l,070.
No, 10. Lot and three-story brick,
Clayton and Chestnut, withdrawn.
No IL. AT Clayton and Linden streets,
the Delaware Real Estate Company
$780,
No. 12. Greystone, the mansion and
outbuildings of the deceased at Broome
and Beach streets, withdrawn.
No. 10. Onc-third interest in lot at
Marsh lane, George w. Bush, 5000.
The four lots comprising the Della
more lands located in that section Of the
city between du Pont and Clayton
streets and south Of Front street, were
sold in bulk to the Delaware Real Estate
Company for $4,000. The property
sold was the one-fifth interest owned by
Mr.. Bush.
The sales were considered very cheap
and far within what would be realized
at private sale.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
round pead In a Culyert.

Benjamin Garrett, colored, while pass
ing along the p, w. ~ b. railroad be-
tween Edge Moor and Shellpot Tuesday
morning, discovered under the trestle
the corpse of man apparently 40 years
old. The left side of the strangers head
and face was crushed in, his jaw was
broken In several places and both of his
legs were broken. The remains were
Drought TO the railroad hospital in this
city and subsequently removed to the
horgue. II is supposed that he was
struck by train. In his pockets
we're found a ring containing six
keys and small medal, the
latter inscribed "Albert Smith, Corn
wall, N. "" There also was upon
him q letter addressed "Albert Smith,
Red Bank, N. J.n This letter indicates
that he was travelling salesman. II was
from the Bristol Manufacturing Com.
pany of Waterbury, Conn, and lnclosed
4 circular and sample of steel belt lac
ing. The deceased was respectfully at
tired but had no money or anything OF
value upon him. One Of his hands show
that he had several fingers ampitated
some time ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
MARKET STREET FIRE.


Fire was discovered in the basement
of Wyatt g. Company's furnishing and
dry goods store, No. COB Market street,
about o'clock p m. Tuesday. Box No,
12, at the city hall, was promptly struck
by Sergeant Wigglesworth and the fire
department quickly responded. Three
sections of hose were turned into the
basement of the burning building,
which subdued the flames before much
damage was done.
Chief Engineer Robinson was
promptly on hand, as usual, and
directed the firemen in their work of
distinguishing the flames, which were
confined to the basement.
The fire started in the midst of pile
of rubbish in the northwest corner of
the cellar. The damage was principally
by smoke, which filed the store-room
above. The loss will probably reach
$1,000. Insured.
Several feet of water which flooded
the store made its way into the base
ment of z. James Belts drug store and
damaged some goods stored there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
OVER FOUR HUNDRED VICTIMS.
BY the Sinking of the Chinese
Steamer NanchoW.


Her Shaft Broke and the Seas Rushed in
Causing Her to Sink Rapidly--Four
Hundred and Fourteen Persons We're
Drowned.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LONDON, Jan. 13.-A dispatch was
received here to-day from Hong Kong,
stating that the steamer Meifoo has
arrived at that port, bringing intelli-
sence Of the loss of the steamer Nan
chow off Cupchi Point
The shaft Of the Nanchow broke,
allowing the water to rush in to the
steamers fires and they were soon ex-
tinguished. In short time the vessel
foundered.
The Nanchow was employed in trad
ing locally in the China seas, and she
had on board large number of Chinese
passengers. She sank so rapidly that it
was impossible to launch her boats
When she went down she carried with
her Ala persons, every one of whom
was drowned.
THEY STOOD TO THEIR POSTS.
The steamer was differed by Euro
peans and her crew also consisted of
sailors and tiremen from different Euro
pean countries. They stood to their
posts to the last and did everything pos
sible to save their vessel All of them
went down with the steamer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
aAarrlaass.

FYFE-sALFNER.-A tho Asbury N. Il. par
sonage, on the 9th inst. BY the Rev. John y.
c. Hanna, PaulP. ]. Fyfe and Maggie Al. salf-
ner, both Of this city.
STAYToN-BUSICK.-At West Presbyterian
Church, on the 18Th met, by the Rev. A. y.
Reigwin, Albortue stayton and Florence v.
Busick, both Of this city.
WEBD-HoLLAND.-In this city, on the jan
uary eth, By tho Rev. W., g. Rooms, William
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

The Rev. 4. r. Creamer, former
pastor of Scott Church, this city, died AT
Milton Sunday evening of a dropsical
affection, after an illness of ten weeks.
He had been member Of Wilmington
NJ. E. Conference since 1873, and among
the charges served by him were Par
sonsburg, Delmar, Deals Island and
Odessa. He was finishing the fourth
year of his pastorate at Milton. He was
born in Lancaster county, Pennsyl-
vania. His wife, nee Jennie Andrews,
of Dorchester county, Maryland, and
eight children survive him. His funeral
was held yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
CARDINAL MANNING VERY I'LL.

The Physicians In Attendance Express
No Hope--The Last Sacrament Admin-
istcred.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LONDON, Jan. 13.--Cardinal Manning,
who it was announced yesterday was
suffering from severe cold, has grown
rapidly worse since the last bulletin was
issued last night, and this morning his
physicians declare without hesitation
that his condition is very grave and ex-
press little hope of his recovery
His eminence is very weak and so
little hope is entertained that he will
recover that the last sacrament of the
church has been administered to him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Sheriff Simmons sold the following
properties at public sale at the court
house Tuesday; House owned by
bennington, Poplar street, between
Front and Second, to William S. Hilles
for $25, subject to Il mortgage; land of
Michael Kane, Kenneth turnpike, to
Lewis Q. Vandegrlft, S3T0, subject to a
mortgage. The sale Of j. T. Sheppard's
property, on Tenth street, between Clay
ton and du Pont streets, was stayed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
Death Of Peter s. Collins.

Peter s. Collins, well.known and
highly respected citizen Of Smyrna, died
at that place yesterday morning. The de-
ceased was 80 years of age last New
Years day. He has been an invalid for
several years. Mr.. Collins had been in
the custom for many years of giving an
annual dinner, at which all his children
and relatives gathered. He was the
owner of several farms and of town
property. His widow and six children
survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Levi II. Clark of Lynn, Mass, died
Tuesday evening. He formerly resided in
this State and was the father Of Mrs.
George 8. White of No. 406 Walnut
street, HIS wife and several grown chill.
dren survive him. lie will BIO buried
tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PARIS, Jan. 13.--Jean Louis Armand
de Quarterfeges de Breau, the we'll
known French naturalist, director of
the Museum of Natural History, is dead.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

NOTICE., JAMES b. TOMAN,
IN the owner and occupant Of the house
known az the United States Hotel situated S.
W. corner Ninth and Young streets, city OF New
Castle, School District No. IS, county OF New
Castle and state OF Delaware, In compliance
with the requirements of the acts of the
General Assembly in such case made
and provided, do hereby give notice that
shall apply in writing 10 the Court Of General
Sessions Of the Pence and Jail Delivery Of the
State Of Delaware, in and for Now Castle
county, on MONDAY, the lat day Of Fe ruary,
A. d., 1892, being the next term of said court,
for a license for said house as an i'm or tavern,
for tho sale therein OF Intoxicating liquors in
less quantities than one quart, To be drunk on
the premises, and the following respectable
citizens OF said school district, at least six of
whom are substantial freeholders OF tho said
school district, recommend the said applice-
ton. viz:
John + Brady John Reynolds
John Reynolds Wilson l. Baymoro
Harry McCauley James Brady
jones hyan John q Marques
Benson + Palmer Philip Tobin
Richard Conway John Pagan
Psircc Joyce james j Toner
Patrick Mcdrory John p Toner
Alexander Mason John liutiey
1an4-3ts JAMES b. = OMAN
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
THE JUDGE and THE CRANK
Judge Gresham Deals with a
Dangerous Visitor.
HE FIERCELY FOUGHT FIVE MEN
Thought They We're Keeping
$4,000 from Him.

Judge Gresham Receives Visit from a
Dangerous Lunatio at His ONCE, in
Chicago, Who Demanded $4,000 That
Jay Gould Had Sent Him--The Crank
Imprisoned After "A Desperate Struggle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

The Delaware railroad will probably
adopt new schedule Of passenger trains
next Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

Ex-Levy Courtman Thomas Nc
Cracker of Pencader Is confined to the
house with the grip.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

NOTICE., FRANK HUCK, THE
IN owner and occupant of the house situ-
ated at northeast corner of Sixth and Aadi-
son streets, in tho Fifth ward in the city
OF Wilmington, county OF New Cas-
tie and State of Delaware, in COM
plinnce with the requirements of the
acts of the General Assembly in such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice that
I shall apply in writing TO the Court o. General
Sessions OF the Peace and Jail Delivery OF the
State OF Delaware, In and for New Castle
county, on MONDAY, the LIST day Of February,
A. d. lSgs, being the next term OF said court,
for o license for said house as an inn or tavern,
for tho sale therein Of intoxicating liquors In
less quantities than one quart, to be drunk on
tho premises, and tho following respectable
citizens of said ward at least twelve of whom
are substantial freeholders of said ward, rec
onmend the said application. viz;
Joseph Csuniez George X Greenwood
Thomas Gallagher Daniel Bickta
Patrick Ford II X lightcap
Walter navis Charles Thomas
George II Monck Sr L A Ellicott
Henry q simmons Alfred Walton
Hugh Duffy Nathan t'heen
T b Enrtmell Jones
Capt O NJ Caulk Gerald Doherty
William Shaw L Curran
Beste Joseph Lloyd
A J Kooch Charles Shields
j q Ware
decs9-St FRANK HUoK.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

ENOR RENT-'TWO FARMS, ONE
a 60 acres near Centreville, Del; ono 100
acres near Newark, Del. Address
JOSEPH EDWARDS,
deol0-6t Eairvilie, Chester county, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
gifense applications.

NOTICE., JOSEPH s. GOODWIN,
In the tenant Of the house known as Rail-
road Hotel, situated in school district No. ~
at the corner of South and Young streets, city
OF New Castle, county of New Castle and State
of Delaware, In compliance with the
requirements Of the acts Of the General
Assembly in such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that ! shall apply In
writing to the Court of General Sessions Of
the Peace ard Jail Delivery Of the State Of Del
aware, In and for New Castle county, on NOM
DAY, the 1st day of February, A. d. 1899.
being the next term of said court, for license
for said house as an inn or tavern for the sale
therein of intoxicating liquors In less quantities
than one quart, to BIO drunk on tho premises,
and the following respectable citizens of said
districts, ct least six OF whom are substantial
freeholders Of said district, recommend said
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14

NOTICE., PATRICK MU L.
IN rooney, the owner and occupant of the
house situated at the northeast corner OF
Chestnut and Van Buren, streets. in the Tenth
Castle and state Of Deiaware, in Compliance
with the requirements of the acts Of the General
Assembly in such case made and provided, do
hereby give notice that shall apply in writing
to the Court Of General Sessions Of the Peace
and jail Delivery OF the State of Delaware, In
and for New Castle county, on MONDAY. the
1st day Of February, A. D., 1893, being the next
term of said court for a license for said house
as an inn or tavern, for the sale therein of In
toxicating liquors in less quantities than one
quart to be drunk on tho premises, and the
following respectable citizens Of said ward, at
least twelve Of whom are substantial free
holders Of said ward, roc oInmend the sud