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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
STRANGE CRIME ~ cnIcAao.
Han Arrested on a Charge of Drowning
q Woman in the Lake.

CHICAGO, May 16,-At late hour last
night Alfred Fuchscl of this city was
arrested ont suspicion of having caused
the death of a girl by drowning. In the
afternoon Fuchsel and the girl took n
row on the lake, and late in the evening,
according to his statement, it was cap
sized by the girl rocking it, with the re.
suit that he was saved by clinging to the
skill, while his compapion, whose name
he gave rs Kate Darrell, was lost.
From letter found by the police the
girls name appears TO have been a false
one. The letter is alleged to have been
written by Fuchsels wife, and from the
statements it contains it also appears
that the drowned woman was married.
The police advance the theory that
owing to the relations between him and
his companion Of the day, F'uchscl
wished to get rid Of her and awaited
himself of the opportunity afforded by
the row on the lake.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

oPoSloi NuiioHpohuenceO OF dazette ana JOufnll
MILFORD, May 16.-Saturday night a
severe rain and hail storm passed over this
section, doing considerable damage, 1t was
accompanied by thunder and lightning in
heavy peals and sharp flashes. The storm
began about ll.l5 and in little while
Walnut street near the bridge was com
pletely submerged with water, the sewers
being unable to empty it into the river In
front of Watson's Block it was within a
few inches of the front doors. The hail
stones were as large as marbles and came
peling down hard enough to break
window panes.
During the storm a double dwelling
house in South Milford owned by 4. Ii.
Windsor and occupied by Mrs. William
son and family and the family of Eras-
mus Dickerson was struck by lightning
and portion of the weather boarding
knocked of. The roof and chimney were
also damaged to some extent, as was also
the interior of the house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
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Burglary In Townsend.

burglars broke into the store Of W. il.
Money, at Townsend Monday night, but Sc
cured nothing, Then they paid Il visit 10
the store Of J. S. g. W. Lattoinus, when
they forced open the till and obtained
Snb IN change and secured gold watch
and other change elsewhere. The thieves
were suddenly scared off by the steps OF
some one coming down stairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

WASHINGTON, May 14.-United States
Senator, John s. Barbour of Virginia,
died suddenly this morning ut $50 O'Clock
OF heart failure, at his home in Alexan-
dria. He had no previous illness and occu-
pied bis seat in the Senate yesterday.
SKETCH or HIS CAREER.
John s. Barbour was born in Culpepper
county, Va, December 18th, 1920. He
pursued course of study at the University
of Virginia for three years and graduated
from the school of law there in 1si2. He
began the practice Of the law in his native
county of Culpepper, was elected to the
legislature of Virginia from Culpepper
county in 1877, and was reelected, serving
Tour consecutive sessions.
He was elected president of the railroad
company then called the Orange d. Alex
andria railroad in 1882, and served in that
position until it was merged into what is
now known as the Virginia Midland Rail-
road Company, of which he was president
till he resigned in 1883.
Mr.. Barbour was elected to the Eth, 4Sth
and 49th Congresses and was elected to the
United states Senate as Il Democrat TO sue
coed Harrison 5. heidelberg, Readiuster,
and took his seat March, 1850.
Senator Barbour was active in Demo-
cratic politics, ana rs chairman of the
Democratic state committee was instri-
mental in wrestling Virginia from the
control of Malone and his Readiuster and
Republican followers.
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WAsHINGToN, May 16.-To-day, fol
the second time within less than six
months, the United States Senate was
called upon to mourn the loss of one OF
its members and to pay the last tribute
of respect to the memory of the late
Senator John S. Barbour Of Virginia.
About an hour before noon the re.
mains of the deceased senator were
brought to the capitol from his home
where they had been watched over dur.
ing the night by guard, and deposited
in the Senate chamber. The body was
enclosed in black cloth-coyered casket
devoid of silver ornaments save n plain
silver plate, bearing the following in,
scription: "John S. Barbour, borr
December Goth, 1920, died May 18th
1892"
The chamber was arranged for the
ceremonies in the usual manner, and
the chair occupied last Friday by this
dead senator was draped in black
There was large attendance Of specta
tors in the galleries.
Immediately after the journal of Fri
day last was read, Mr.. Kenna, in thu
absence on account of sickness OF Mr.
Barbour's colleague, Mr.. Daniel, made
formal announcement Of Mr.. Barbour
death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Special Correspondenceof Gazotieand journal
STAFFORD, May 1.-THE first Strawberries
Of, the, season from this county were
shipped from Seaford to-day. There were
2, crates and were consigned to Philadel-
phia and New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Special Correspondence III Gazette mud journal
NEWARK, May l3.-1hc new board Of
health organized recently with Dr. T, Il.
Wolf president and Dr. G. NJ Almond
secretary. \ resolution was adopted recon-
mending the flushing of the street qittcrs
frequently by opening the fire hydrants.
The matter will probably be acted upon
favorably at the next meeting.
NEWARK, May lI,-lcsterday afternoon
the second state conference of the Young
Woman S Christian Temperance Union 81
Delaware opened its session in the Presby-
tcriaa Church here at . O'clock with dele
gates present from Wilmington, Newport
New Castle, Newark, FELTON,, Townsend
and other places. Miss Margaret y Ililles.
president Of the Delaware w, g. T. Union.
was present aad took an active part IN the
proceedings over which Miss BESSIE Add-
son Mills of Wilmington, State superin.
tendcnt of the y. W. q. r. u, presided.
The reports from the varioi;s presidents
Of the local unions showed a steady growth
IN membership. In place Of Mrs. 4. NJ.
Thatcher OF New Jersey who was to
deliver AN address Mrs. Frances j. Barnes
OF New York, the National w. g. 4. u.
superintendent, WAS substituted and gave
very interesting talk. lnterspcrscd on tho
programme with the other features were
several hymns.
In the evening there was well-attcnded
meeting, which was openeIby singing and
prayer. Mrs. Barnes made an admirable
address on individual Responsibility. 1t
was passionate appeal for temperance
and was closely listened to throughout.
After this an offering was taken Zip and
after more singing the conference ad-
lourncd, allowing the delegates to seek
their places Of entertainment.
NEWARK, May l6.-The closing session
Of the second State Conference of the
Young Women's Christian Temperance
Union of Delaware was held saturday
morning at O'Clock with Miss Bessie A.
Mills, State superintendent, presiding The
exercises were opened by singing and the
devotional exercises were conducted by
Mrs. Frances J, Barnes, national snperin-
tcndunt T. w. G. T. o.. Papers were read
upon Physical Culture" BY Miss NAV q.
Hopes Of Wilmington; Wise Ways for
the VS. by Miss Villa Frances Of Nor
folk, Va; "Sabbath-schoOl Teaching by
Miss Addie Hazard of Middletown; q re-
port of the Central Temperance Union by
Miss Irene Hepbron of Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

The officials Of the Firs, Sational Bank
desire O. give public notice ihst the iiind
Tor the Russian famine sufferers will close
on saturday next. The subscriptions to
date total s329.5l.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
'DEATHOF SENATOR BARBOUR
He Expires Suddenly at His
Home on Saturday.
HEART FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE
A Railroad Man and Active in
Political Affairs.

Member OF the Virginia Legislature,
President of the Orange & Alexandria
Railroad Company, Member of Congress
and United States Senutor--His Death
Entirely Unexpected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

1t is announced that Professor George A.
Steele of the Elkton Academy will wed,
June LIST, Miss Bessie Miller, daughter OF
Samuel Miller farmer residing near
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Special Correspondence Of tiHzatte md journal
LAUREL, May 12.-.Delmar parish, under
the pastorate of the Rev. c. N, Armstrong
Of Laurel has been holding service in
hall leased for that purpose, but the
growth of interest is snch That the con-
gregatiion Is now negotiating for the cree
ton Of d Protestant Episcopal chapel
The funeral Of Mrs. NJ. II. Tilehman
took place Tuesday afternoon and was the
largest that has been in Laurel since the
death of Hon. j. Tnrpin Moore. The Rev.
Z. NJ. Armstrong conducted the service
and intermcnt was made in the p. Il,
cemetery.
Mr. Hollis Of the Houston hosiery far
tory has been in Laurel, prospecting for
site for his enterprise, which he proposes
10 move from Houston to some point on
the main line Of the r., W. & Il. railroad.
lie is pleased with Laurel as a location,
His plant will employ about 80 hands.
LAUREL. May lbs. p. & J. NJ. War
rngton Of l'ocomoke City. Nd, have
moved to Laurel and opened clothing
and dry goods store in Phillips Block.
LAUREL, May ls.-Owing to the excess
sive rains in April, which put farmers be.
hind. with spring work so they now have
no time for other work, the supply of
timber at Joshua H. Marvils basket and
crate factory is about exhausted and The
firm is refusing orders because of Inability
to fill them. William S. Moore, known %
the Sussex strawberry king will make his
first shipment Of berries for this season to.
day.
George w. Waller OF this town, who il
associated with a. P. Mowbray d Co. has
Jtst completed tour Of the Peninsula and
says the farmers nearly all say they exnect
to harvest a fair crop Of peaches, except in
the late yellow varieties. He also saws the
crop of Strawberries will be the largest
ever shipped from this Peninsula, but that
blackberrics will be very short cron'
especially in Sussex. N'op
William Osborne of this town, who re-
Gently went TO Philadelphia to work unon
The Eeent'g Item, is dangerously iii of
typhoid fever ut the University Hospital
In that city. '''-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Rcquistion papers were served on Gov
ernor REYNOLDS Tuesday, from Governor
Brown OF Maryland, for Andrew kosset;,
who is confined in New Castle Jail. He is
charged with resisting public officer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

MIpDLETowN. May l3.--Fred Burgess.
manager Of the Misunderstanding department
oi Young Smythe teibel a Co., who
erected the shirt factory in this town
year ago was here the past week putting
il an extra department for cutting and fiji.
ting the shirts.
The representative Of the Westinghouse
Electric aud Manufacturing Company of
Fitisburs was in town during the week
considering the advisability of connecting
MiddletOwn and Odessa, and putting in
new machinery for the purpose of lighting
both towns by electric light from one
plant.
W. H. Reynolds, Middletown's harness
maker, has Just completed the harness to
be used on the scraper Mt the kite-shaped
track Of DR.. j. {. Mccoy. Owing to its
weight the harness attracted marked atten-
ton.
MlDpLErowN, May l6-Whie tcthered
in the box stall of his owner the valuable
stallion Grover a. had his leg, near the
hopl, badly laceratcd by rats, few nights
ago.
The funeral OF Mrs, j. j. Wright of
Warwick, Md, and her brother Fred.
Gillespie, who died in Wilmington, oc-
CARED hero Saturday. Tho former ~
buried in the morning at the Forest s4<tysv
terry and the latter in the afternu@a
Warwick. Both funerals were largely ~
tended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

NEw CASTLE, May 17.-William Woods
and James Fay, who escaped from jail yes
teriay, had evidently intended to make d
desperate fight had they been intcrferred
with in their dash for liberty BY the
wardens. A number of dangerois-lookinp
weapons were found in their cell and out
IN the yard after their flight. Among the
articles were two sand-bags several clubs,
two large carvingknives and big piece of
iron All of these they no doubt would
have used with deadly effect had they been
cornered. Their convict clothes, which
they were supposed to have worn, were
afterwards found in the cellar of the
jail, This proves conclusively that
the crooks were aided in their
escape by outside parties, who pro-
vided them with citizens clothing after
they had scaled the wall. Joseph Hughes,
citizen who was out during the storm of
Sunday night says that he saw the
prisoners going on Market street at IL. 30
O'Clock. but surprising they had been re-
leased from Jail earlier in the evening ard
been detained somewhere by the rain, he
did not think il worth while to notify the
prison officials. He says the rnnaways
proceeded up Market street to Harmony,
from there toward the river, where it ii
supposed they were taken away in a boat
by allies. There is yet no clue to the where.
abouts of the men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

DELAWARE CITY, May 13.--Samuel Vail
of Dutch Neck presented Druggist Hibst-
man with most extraordinary freak of
nature-a young chicken having four per-
fectly developed legs and feet The second
set of feet are Immediately behind the ones
in use and are somewhat shorter. The
chicken is quite lively and eats heartily.
Efforts will be made to preserve it alive.
The delegates from Christ Church TO the
diocesan convention, converting at Laurel
on June LIST, arc Messrs. Isaac II. Uhil and
Thomas Braclsin. Altornates Peter Kline
and Joseph Endicott. The rector will leave
the night previous, in order to be present
at the missionary meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

Professor Eben Hearne, principal nj
Laurie schools, will resign on NAV o0tfI
anf ,ss schools will close for SUMMER Val
c.a;..sas. oI- that date,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
ESCAPE FROM JAIL.
Burglars Wood and Fay Cut Their
Way Out of Prison.

Murderer Carr Was in tho Same Cell with
Them But Ho Remained in JaiI--A
Reward of 500 for Their Capture.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New CASTLE May 10 William Woods
and John Fay, two noted crooks, made q
daring escape from New Castle jail some
time between 1880 o'clock last night and s
o'clock this morning. Sheriff simmons
has offered a reward Of $50 each for their
capture. dead or alive, or any clue that
will lead to their arrest
Woods aud Fay were serving five-year
sentences for burglary, and were incar-
cerated with Murderer James Carr in cell
No. Is, on the lower floor. Carr did not
go with the others, but he will be severely
punished for not apprising the wardens of
the matter when he knew all that was
going on.
Woods and Fay have always beeu quiet
and orderly prisoners, and have never
given the authorities the least trouble. At
1890 last night when Wardens Brady and
Burleigh were patroling the corridors and
locking up for the night, Woods and Fay
were both i'll their cells, apparently asleep.
u IS supposed they made their escape dur
ing the heavy rain storm, which served to
keep the noise away from the ears Of the
wardens. The escape was effected by cut
ting through the floor round hole
large enough to admit man. Here
they crawled through to the ground,
and after little work they were
soon in the west yard of the
prison, and by throwing a rope, on the end
OF which was large iron hook, over the
wall, pulled themselves up and slid down
the same rope to the school green. The
tools used in cutting the hole in the floor
were case knife and a piece of the iron
bedstcad, which had been taken apart by
the prisoners. The rope was made of
heavy muslin, neatly twisted, and the at
tached hook was constructed of piece of
iron from the bed-stead. Carr no doubt
helped them in their work, but he would
give no reason for remaining himself
when he had the opportunity of leaving
with his fellow prisoners.
The cell from which the escape was
made is on the lower tier and only a short
distance from the warden's office. 1t is
considered by the jail officials as an un-
lucky room, big Frank" Mccoy. Harri-
son Rothwell ("Sugar Awful), Nathan
DENLY and several other notorious pris-
oners having made escapes from there
previously.
Both Woods and Fay were attired in
their convict clothes when they left, but il
is supposed they were provided with other
clothes before they were far away from
New Castle
Woods is one of the men who com
mitted the daring burglary at the house of
Robert smith, in Wilmington, during
which Mr.. Smith was assaulted and two
women inmates of the house threatened
with death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
DELAWARE cITK.


Observation-Disclosures OF Gazette ana journal
DELAWARE CITY, May l2.-The town was
absolutely dclugcd with rain yesterday
afternoon and evening. The shower com.
menced about 6 o'clock, and in less than
10 minutes the streets were miniature
rivers and lakes. Many cellars were flooded,
Monday evening the Rev. H. l.. C. Brad
don lost valuable gold signet ring. Being
somewhat loose, it slipped from his finger
and disappeared in the water ut the slip on
ClarlS's wharf. II was valued on account
of belonging to his deceased father.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19
MIDDLETOVN.


MIDDLETowE, May 12.-Nlrs. J. J.
Wright. wife of DIR, ]. !. Wright of War
wick, Md, died yesterday after a short
illness Of pneumonia. She was the daugh-
ter OF Henry Gillespie, for several years
proprietor Of the Gillespie House at that
place, and widely-known and very esti.
lnable lady. Her brother, Frederick Gil.
lesnie, II SERIOUSLY HI in Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-19

LAUREL. May LIS. p. & J. NJ. War
rngton Of locomoke City, Nd, have
moved to Laurel and opened clothing
and dry goods store in Phillips Block.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-10-27
THE PALLBEARERS.

Selection OF Those who win omclate 1T
1ndianapoiis-Aut the Family to 90.
WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-The pallbear-
ers who will ofiiciato at the interment
OF tho remains of Mrs. Harrison at In
dianapolis have been selected. They
are: DIR. H. r. Allen, John II. Elan,
Hugh Hanla, L. II, Martindale, Gen.
Lew Wallace Of Charlottesville, Hon.
William +. Niblack of Viucennes, Ind,
John II. Elder and Theodore p.
Haughey, All the members OF the
presidents family, with the exception
Of his three grandchildren, will accom-
pany the remains OF Mrs Harrison to
indianapolis. This, of course, includes
DIR. Scott, the venerable father Of the
deceased IL was at first felt that his
advanced age would prevent his max.
ing the trip, but when the matter was
preached TO him he announced emphat-
ically that he proposed TO go aud would
not listen TO proposition to the con-
trary,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-10-27
HOT TIMES IN ALABAMA.
Rotten Egg Throwers Arrested by United
states Deputy Aiarshalz.

states deputy mhrHhhH'
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct 2G.-The po-
litical cauldron was never Sizing so
much or boiling so intensely in Ala
bama rs now. Saturday was a red hot
day in south and southeast Alabama
and echoes of the day are still resound-
ing throughout the state.
The rotten egg incident, In which
Capt Kolb, candidate for governor, and
Mai s. +. Booth, candidate for elector
on the fusion ticket, were prevented
from speaking at Gordon, has eulmi-
mated in Il new political sensation.
Capt Kolb returned 10 Montgomery
much angered and outraged and swore
out warrant against certain parties
at Gordon, before the United States
commissioner, under the federal statute,
section $500, which provides that any
person who engages in a conspiracy TO
prevent the support or advocacy, in n
legal manner, toward or In favor OF any
candidate for congress or elector by any
legal manner or by injury TO any citi-
zen, in person or in property, on ac-
count of such support or advocacy, can
be punished by a fine Of not less than
$500 nor more than 5000 and impris-
oned also with or without hard labor.
The warrants were served by six dep
uty marshals, and a telegram to Mar
shall Walker says the deputies with
their prisoners expect 10 arrive In this
city to-day. Gordon is little town in
Henry county in Southeast Alabama,
and is near the lines OF Georgia and
Florida II is feared here that an effort
will be made by mob from the two
adjoining states 10 release the prison
ers, which may result in a fatal ending.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-10-27

KANSAS CITY Mo. Oct r5.-Low grado
wheats. which suffered 80 m0oh decline yest0r-
day, wero no lower 10 day but No .. both hard
and soft woro hbAo lower. Elevator mon
were fair buyers, fow small round lots Of
No ghard out OF store, about 10000 bushels In
ali, sold At 6ld0iho river. Offerings OF samples
were fair Soft wheat met with very poor de-
mand white spring wheat sold very low.
Prices were quoted rs followsi No, z hard
wheat old, BIC; new dysGtbsc No. hard
wheat old, SEC; new, bi15Bc; No hard
wheat Old, 10 bbio; now. isO5ici rojectod hard
whsat tO0bOo; No rod wheat beD6OHci
No rod whoaL old. bici now, 81 bb7ci No,
rcd wheat iof1oo
inga but white corn was very firmly held with
none for sale. Closing cash prices wero; No,
white, soAs7c, No white, sjHo; No mixed,
AADstAo; No mixed, sihQSic; No mixed,
quoted nominaily ct 3lc no grade, quoted
nominaily ~ 800 shippers paid SSo river and
llc Momphis for miIod corn
Oats were barely steady. Cash prices were:
No. mlHod, 25HDe6c. No 2, 2SD25 hci No. 4,
a3412ioi No white sold at Hh t2sc;, No
white. eH92Tc,
Ryo was not wanted AT all No g rye was Of
fored freely at 800 river; No, o sold at HHci
rejected, t8c.
Flaxseed steady Ga0sc. according to blll-
lng on the basis Of pure small lots 20 less.
Bran steady; b6d57c, according 10 billing, 100
ID, socks
Hay-Roceipts, 81 cars. market steady. Quo
tations are. Timothy, choice, a. so; good, w. 80
GtAOJ clover. mixed 500 900 per toni fancy
prairie now, $50. good 10 choice, s6OO0L0J;
low grade, HOOd6O0
Chicago Grain aud Provisions.