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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
FOR A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
A Movement in This Direc-
ton Now Under Way.
DETAILS NOT YET ELABORATED
A Comparison of Free and
Subscription Libraries.
The Public Library of Dayton, Ohio,
Contrasted with the Subscription lii
brary of Wilmington--The Argument
in Favor of Free Public Libraries

For some time past it has been known
that there was q definite movement OH foot
looking 10 the establishment OF free
public library in Wilmington, but so far
no announcement has been made TO
the public setting forth just what the
plans contemplate. As vet it is premature
tn make such announcement, 50 far rs the
deta of the proposed plans arc concerned
for they are not vet elaborated, bEt in due
time they will be made known.
Two meetings of those interested in the
matter have already been held the first
mere preliminary meeting 1T the residence
OF Vincent q. Hazard. and the second Il
larger one at Clement II. Smyth's. AZ the
latter meeting committee was appointed
70 prepare and report suggestions for the
organization and control of the new
library, and the board Of directors Of the
Wilmington Institute, many or all of
whom are interested in the matter, were
asked to ascertain to what extent hcstuck.
holders of that institution would Join in
The tindertaking-wh with their co
operation, the present Institute Library,
under proper restrictions and with II com
potent trlstccship, might be made the
basis for library belonging to the city
and free 10 all its citi2eus. 1t is generally
agreed that the board of control, in ease
such library should be constituted, must
rpachea'and Tie CONFIDENCE Of thc present
owners of the property and of the public
is to be secured.
No one questions the usefulness nor the
wisdom of the present management of the
Institute, nor of any one 81 til. library
associations which exist IN Tie civ. And
vet, in point of ciiciency. The eTnerirmcc
OF other places having free hubble libraries
seems to prove that, as COMPARED with
subscription libraries, the free Libraries Ara
superior. Aud in proportion 10 the service
rendered, they are certainly more ccononi.
gu laNe as an example Dayton, Ohio.
are almost exactly cIual. Tho assessed
valuation of the two places is SUBSTANTIALLY
the same DAYTON has A free public Ibrary
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
qHE cHoLERA INCREASING.


VIENNA, Dec. 23.-The cholera is in
creaslng in the province of Lublin, in
Russian Poland and adjoining the Aus.
TRAN border. The Consideration caused
by the rayagcs of the cholera last
autumn in that region had become al.
layed, but is again being aroused and
many of the people are fleeing from the
cholera-striCkcn districts.
The fugitives are stopped by guards
at the Austrian frontier, but there is no
doubt that many of them escape into
Galicia and Austria proper The authori.
ties on both sides of the border are dninr
all they can to prevent panic, with the
scenes Of insanity which accompanied
the panic in the autumn.
HAMBURG. Dec. 23--lt was hoped
that the cases of cholera that have oc-
Cured here within the past few DAYS
were sporadic, but the indications point
to the fact that the disease which rapod
with such force last summer has only
been quiesccnt, not killed, and that the
city is III danger of another epidemic.
To-day two new cases of undoubied
Aslatic cholera have been reported, and
TWO OF the patients who had previously
been removed to the hospital died. <
general feeling of uneasiness exists and
WITH the approach of warm weather an
exodus OF the Weather classes is looked
for. - ''''Ne'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
ELEorRIc CIR AoclprNE


ine ShiiH Buuly lHlnrPu.
Lena Friedrichs, little 4-years-old
child, was run over by an electric car at
Second and Monroe streets between ,
and o'clock Thursday afternoon. The
Car was coming down the grade at that
point, going towards Front street. 1t
was car No. 81.
The story seems to be that three chill
dren We're playing on the western side
Of the street, and as the car approached
they started 20 cross. The motorman
saw them and slowed up Two Of the
children crossed the track. Lena hung
back, and just as the car started up again
she too started to cross. She Slipped
and fell, and the front car wheel passed
over her left hand, which was almost
severed.
n neighbor who witnessed the Incl
dent asserts that the mDtorman cannot
with any justice be blamed for the
occurrence. She witnessed it from her
window. She saw Collins, the motor
man, extricuting the fallen Child from
underneath the car, The front car wheel
was on the little girls hand, that is, had
crushed across ii, This would of course
indicate that the mutormtn had stopped
the car Immediately. The child was
carried across the road to its home, Just
opposite TO where the accident hap
pencd. Motorman Collins reported III
the middle depot and was excused
from duty for the rest Of the day.
Lena Friedrichs WAS subsequently
taken to the Delaware Hospital. The
injured hand was amputated. 1t was
discovered that one of the legs of the
child had been broken, and its head
bruised, ....=
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
ELEcRIc RlILwdr PRoJEcr.
Rmnors of the building of IA Road From
IniohNillr. Pm. To This GitY.


West Chester .Ne,cS saws We have it
from reliable authority that a company of
capitalists have taken steps to sre what it
will cost and. if practicable from II bust.
ness point, 10 build an electric railway
from l'niOnville Chester COUNTY, via en-
trrEille aud kennett Square. These capt.
talists are gentlemen from Wilmington
and they nave already secured an engineer
to make the preliminary survey The dis
lance is about IL miles The idea is to in
duCc trade to Wilmington, which is CON
sidcred a cheap market II this project is
carried out it must of necessity take much
of the trade to Wilmington, which natur.
ally flows to West Chester from the vicinity
of the country mentioned above This
should prompt those hRvingthe unionville
"El" project at heart To renewed efforts
that a railway between West Chester and
tnionvil!e may he constructed as carly as
possible. Our hoard of trade should not
let the grass grow under lis feet at the
present; time, but rcdoublc its efforts to
make this place commercial centre for
the county"
Wilmington business man stated Sat.
urdny that the above very likely is a
bluff, made to hurry up the KNOXVILLE
ZEE project. Another sale he had heard
OF the matter before but he knew nothing
about it. Elu was of the opinion that il
would he better to build an electric rail
way between this city and New Castle.
Another said some PennSylyanians want
to build road and desire Wilmington
capitalists to buy it. He did not think il
would hcn"tit Wilmington and expressed
the opinion that fare of 50 from West
Chester to this city would have to be
charged to make the road pay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
ELkroN, Mp, Dec. 9l.-Eharles D. Evans
and Miss Anna K, Jewell second daughter
oi samuel Jewell, Of ElktOn, were married
at the homo vf the bride, on Stockton
was performed By the Rev, /. L. Wood if
the NJ, L. Church. At the conclusion a
reception was held. Among the many
persons were the members VI the Ektgii
turnct Band with which Mr. Evan. Is
actively connected. Invitations have been
issued for tile wedding Of Miss Emile NJ.
daughter Of Mr.. Elton Il. Woodward and
Mr., John +. Richards, Thursday, Deem
Der 70 at X O'cluck noon, The ceremony
will take place at the home OF tho bride :
pargmta, AZ GLASGOW Dol.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
a New Road to the Sea.


1t is understood that the Il. e o. is seek.
ing Il line to the sea>hOre and will endcayur
70 secure arrangements with line be-
tween Millvllie and Bridgeton, connecting
with the Readings new Landisvillc line
leading 10 Cape May, Sea Isle City, ocean
city and Five Mile Beach, The Delaware
river will he icrried from dul'onts piers
in Wilmington to Deep Water Point by
mammoth steamboats,; from Deep Water
Point by rail u salem, a distance Of four
mics; thence through lBridgetun and Mill
willie To the Reading road al landsyille. Il
distance of % miles, Probably the road
will he commenced early ia the spring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

At Saturdays session of the orphans
court Francis II. liulfcrker presented a
petition asking that ISAAC X Stats of
BacEbrd hundred be appointed guardian
granted. Peter l.. Cooper presented a peti.
ton from Levi A. liertoettc, asking that
the Security 'Irust and Safe Depusit Com.
pany he appointed guardian of the minor
children Of Amelia Riugwult which was
also granted. Charles b. Lore made tho
return Of the frceholders appointed In the
case OF j, C.and Martha MGComB, which
WAS nf,ttr,typl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

Miss Harriet y. Bolen 81 lllkton is the
guest Of friends in this city.
|. NJ scattcrgood Of Denver, Col, for
merry Of this city, is ON visit to vii.
mngton FRIENDS.
George IL. Murphy, United States consul
at Hanover, Germany, and Mrs. Alnrphy
are visiting Miss Murphy ut the Clayton
House
Mrs. DR.. Howard has gone to New Eng
land to spend the holidays, dividing her
time between friends in Boston and
Springfield.
sundays collection in the Unitarian
Church. OH account of the Associated
Charities, amounted tn S3i 81. which sum
has been paid over to the treasurer
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

James Welsh of 40. sli Van Buren
street, aged - years, an extra switrhman
leg taken OF above the knee and was
severely bruised Monday afternoon,
about ! o'cIoci;, by being run over by a
train. The accident happened at the LON.
bard street crossing, and was caused hy
Welsh slipping and falling on the track.
Ills injuries were dressed by Drs. Draper
and Osle, after which lie was removed to
Delaware Hospital
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

SATURDAY evening fire was discovered I'm
the rear part OF tile first floor OF the Rob.
inson Building, northeast corner Fourth
and Market streets The flames were dis.
covered by !. Norris Robinson Of Il. Il.
Robinson & Company lie telephnued Ia
Chief Engineer shields The members oil
the Fame Hose Company sOonarriyci and
helped Mr.. Robinson to locate the flames
under tho front part Of he Office The los
will probably not exceed 500. Ihrurigin
Of the tire is mystery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
oECIh COUNrr.


Baltimore ~ Eastern shore Railroad.
ELkroN, Mo. Dec. 23.--A railroad from
Eastun via Wye Mills, Centraville, Church
Hill and GheStcr,own, thence via tie Bal
timore n Delaware Bay railroad to Lamb
sons and tialend, Cccilton, Elktun to
Singerly, ON the Baltimore Il Ohio rail
road, is being agitatrd. II Is suggested that
Cecil county's uncxpcndeJ state fund Of
S%3,OOO be expended toward the survey and
construction Of that part of the proposed
line to Lambsons on the baltimore X
Delaware Bay railroad giving a line of IS
miles from Elkton to thcstertnwn, leaving
only about 80 miles tO build between
thesterluwn and Eastnn. This road would
cross every branch line of the Eastern
Shore counties and cut off trade and travel
now forced to the Delaware railroad. 1t
would touch every county town except
Princess Anne, Cambridge and Denton.
and traverse the best and most pDnulous
parts of the counties and gather freight
and passenger traffic and deliver it at Sing
crly, on the Baltimore II Ohio railroad,
two miles north Of llkton. It is claimed
the coal trade to the Heading and the Bal
tlmOre " Ohio railroad wuuld be increased
and cities ami towns Of central Pennsyl-
vania and New York via Lancaster would
be opened up TO fruit, truck, poultry and
oysters. II would secure Il competing all.
rail line to Philadelphia aud Baltimore
Samuel liorum, an old citizen Of Ghesa-
Peakc City, died on Wednesday night, aged
81 years.
Col. l.. Allison Wilmer, commanding
First Regiment, VI. y. o., visited Elktun
to-day and inspected Company | Of this
town.
The circuit court yesterday adjourned
until January lth.
To-day ,il turkeys, aggrcgating Il 900
pounds, were shipped from Elktoa to a
manufacturing firm in Philadelphia for
distribution among employees.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

"a snake in the grass" is all the more
dangerous from being unsupported. 50
are many Of The blood medicines offered
the public. 70 avoid all risk, ask yonr
Ior Aver Almanac, which is Just out for
the new year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
NJ Ike W. cAYaL.
A Proposed Now NaviGaniS Route From
Lake Erie TO New York and Montreal.


Lake Erie TO New York and Montreal
OTTAWA, ONr., Dec. 4.-Today's official
gazette contains q notice Of an application
by the International Navigation Company
to the Dominion Parliament for charter
authorizing the company to connect Lake
Erie with the Hudson river and New York
by way of the st. Lawrence and Richelieu,
Lake Champlain and the canals, following
the present route of navigation, the depth
Of the canals to be % feet. The promoter
OF the scheme is said to be Pttsburg
engineer named Dutton.
The descent from Lake Champlain to
the Hudson river will be made by means
Of a canal and lock. Between Lake Erie
and Montreal there will he 3G3 miles of
navigation, of which - miles will consist
Of canals and seven locks. Between Lake
Erie and New York there will be 76O miles
of navigation, of which l3l miles will I've
BY canal. Between Montreal and New
York there will be 403 miles of navigation,
ll3 of which will be by canals.
The time consumed in making a trim
between Lake Erie and New York will be
90 hours between New York and Nom
treal, 3S hours.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

John Duncan, formerly of this city,
died Monday, at his residence, No.
1850 Frankford road, Philadelphia. He
was more than 80 years of p3e, His
residence in Wilmington was at No. III
Washington street, lie removed from
this city about II years ago. lie will
he buried i'll Philadelphia Friday morn
inp
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

Person fired a gun into a freight train on
the Frisco road, at Greenland, Ark, Sun-
day night. The bullet penetrated an oil
tank car and exploded IT, This wrecked
the train and burned lG cars, with their
contents. The oil spread the fire. and ii
was with great difficulty that the citizens
prevented the town from burning. About
90 feet Of track was destroyed.
During a row in Pittsburg, Sunday night,
among lot Of drunken Poles. Joseph
SparkonIsk was stabbed in the abdomen
anu afterwards beaten over the head with
u mace by officer Wilcofsky. lie was I'M
conscious when removed to the hospital
and died Jew hours later. -Four oil the
participants in the row were dangerously
wounded. It is not known who stabbed
Sparkontskl. Pending an investigation,
MilcOfsky has been relieved from duty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

The jury in the case Of ID. w. Leisure
on 'Elal at liathdrnm, Ida, for .he murder
"a NHrf sean and conspiracy in the
returned verdict of not guilty, The re-
suit Of the trial is very important as it
virtually decides that there was not con-
splracy in the C9ur d'Alene trouble and
That The acts of the union miners were de-
tensiye and not rebellious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

William II. Peters, for several wears
assistant baggage master At the T., IS. &
Is. railroad station in this city, died Monday
evening of lnc0mOtur ataSia. He was
about - years old and had been confined
TO the house for three years. The funeral
tAkes place this afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29
THE rriend.llin,s Annirnrsnrr.

The banquet and ball given in Troop
3 armory Thursday night in celebration
Of the llith anniversary of Friendship
Fire Company was well attended and
enjoyable. 'loasts were responded to
by Mayor Wiley, Willard salisbury
and II. G. Turner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

1t is reported that in SATURDAYS market
turkeys reached the top notch price of
3U-35 cents, the highest known in the
poultry market records. Weather condi-
tons of course largely influenced this. as
tile marketmen were thus enabled to keep
the birds as long as they pleased without
the fear Of spelling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-12-29

MILFORD, bel, Dec. 4i.--lohn Mitchell,
a colUrei man aged 70 years, was found
frozen % death tho morning in front Of
the Residence Of Colonel Watson, ON North
Front street.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
Virgil A. Lewis, ESQ.

Is announced as candidate for Dem
ocratic nomination for Superinten-
dent of Public Schools. This estima-
bic gentleman, now about forty-four
years old, has spent more than half
Of his useful life as Il teacher and in
school work, and has written the best
history of West Virginia that has
been published, is Secretary of the
Virginia Historical Society, and the
active, efficient Editor of the South
ern Historical Magazine, which he is
striving to render worthy of large pa
tronage. 1t is new monthly. pub
llshed at Charleston, our State Capt.
toll. In it have appeared or there arc
announced papers from Judge Lucas.
Mr.. Kerchivel, Of Hampshire, and
in addition writings of the late Hon,
Charles James Faulkner. Mr.. Lewis
resides in Mason county, where he
was born and reared, but spends a
good part of his time at Charleston.
His energy, talents and eminent quail
ifications admirably adapt him for the
place that his very many friends de-
sire him to hold, as Superintendent
of West Virginia Public Schools, and
delegates 10 theStateC Convention from
our eastern panhandle" cannot
do a better thing than to give him
their cordial and united support.
An OLD DEMOCRAT:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
Convention Notes.


Jefferson county voted solid on
every proposition before the conven-
ton.
Hon. VIM. L. Wilson and the two
visiting Congressman were each
presented elegant boquets.
During Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson'S
speech a Hardy county delegate cx-
claimed, Hardy wants you for Vice
President" Another voice, Owe did
not catch the name of the county, }
- seconds the notion
1t was insisted, by delegates from
all over the district, that Hon. VIM.
Il. Wilson should he chosen delegate
at large, but he steadily refused the
use OF his name, and on taking the
chair declared against a plurality of
honors and III favor of others who
had not been so highly honored.
There would have been no conyen-
tion without Ike Vanmetre, of Hardy
He was there, and SO was his hat
bearing aribbon significantly Iettered
"Wilson and Cleveland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
SUMMIr PoINr, ". Va. Nav 2.

1fr. Haines-Mr. W. c. Feagans,
of Head Spring Mills, has opened up
a flour, feed and meal exchange at
the general gr ocerY and notion store
of Messrs. L. Locke & Co., of this
place. You will find these gentlemen
pleasant and polite. MIR. Feagons is
also pleasant and industrious young
man, "chip of the old block" a
good miller. He's well worthy of the
peoples patronage of this commune
ty. He has come to stay.
Customer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
Sunday School Convention.

Pursuant to a notice in the papers
the Convention met at RIiddIeway on
tile End instant. 1t being ascertained
that the call W as premature and that
notice thereof had reached but few of
the scholars, on motion the Conven-
ton adjourned to meet Mt such time
and place as the Executive Commit
tee might appoint.
After adjournment the chairman of
the Executive Committee called q
meeting and it was decided to have
the Convention on Wednesday and
Thursday, 10th and 18th of August.
A programme as to Subjects is adopt
ed, and that with place of meeting
will be published soon.
FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
FTDDEv DTTVPTNJCER o
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07

"Under which king, BenzOnian? ?"
Put yourselves on record, Jefferson
county Replican office-holders' Are
you for Blaine or Harrison-which?
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07

The greatest political surprise Of
the season was the tender on Satur-
day of his resignation by Secretary
of State Blaine and its prompt accep-
lance by President Harrison.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07

We have seen no official call for
the Democratic Congressional Con-
vention, but have heard the day
before the meeting of the State Con-
vention and Grafton spoken of as a
convenient time and place for hold
ing said convention. We know of
no better suggestion, and hope it
will be adopted.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. JOHN
F. MELVIN as a candidate for Assessor in the
Second District of jefferson county.
March 80 1897
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07

Editor Erwin has been compelled
to suspend publication of the Har-
per's Ferry Sentinel on account Of
sickness. We trust he will soon re-
cover.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
10 Owners 81 Stock.

NNHE Town Council have ordered q rigid
i 9 rfOrcement of the ordinance against per
hitting horses, COWS. hogs. goate, &c. to run at
large in Charles Town. and all parties are
hereby warned against violation of this or
dinsnee: 1000 GUSTAV BROWN.
June Q. lh93- MRYor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The cash must invariably accompany all or
ders for notices to be placed under this head.
RATES FOR ANSoUScEMENTs.-she
1900; State Senate. $500; House of Del
egates, $500; Prosecuting Attorney. $500 ;
Circuit Judge, $500: Assessor, $500; County
Commissioner, $3.50; Justice of the Peace,
S2.00; Constable, S1.5o; Mayor $500; Coun-
Gilman. $3.50. Communications in the interest
of particular candidates to he charged for at
advertising rates.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07

Mr.. Caleb S. Maltby, a pioneer in
the oyster business of Baltimore and
owner of the Manning farm and ore
bank on the east side of the Shenan-
doah in this county, died last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07

OF the Roane county delegates to
the Democratic State Convention,
twelve are for MacCorkle and four
for Bennett.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07

OF the twelve delegates to the
Democratic National Convention
elected at the district convention in
West Virginia, nine are for Cleveland
and three Gin third district) for
German.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce JOHN w.
GARDNER, Jr.. as candidate for the oflce
of Assessor for the End District.
Nav TO- 1892
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
For Assessor.

Capt. GEO. H. FLAGG has filled the office
of Assessor for the LIST District of jefferson
county, as he trusts, acceptably, aud is a can-
didate for reelection.
February 49, 1893.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce tina,
Mr.. FORREST w. BROWN is candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting
Attorney of Jefferson county.
April 10 1892.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-06-07
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce Mr.. j. p
KEARFOTT a candidate for Sheriff of Jefer..
son County-subject to Democratic Primary
April l2, 1892