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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-08
RAIN IN SUMTER.

AMER1cUs, GA, May THE seven
weeks drought was broken tonight by fine
rains, apparently extending over large
area. They are of equal benefit to the oat
up. and some is not planted. There is gen.
eral rejoicing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-08
WEAKENED AT THE GIBBET.
A Colorado Murderer Hanged in
Private at Night.

Private at Night.
DENVER, COL, May IA special to the
Republican from Canon City, Col, says:
"Thomas Lawton was legally hanged in-
side the penitentiary walls at 1920 o'clock
last night. There were present only those
persons allowed by law. the time set for
the execution was not generally known, as
in compliance with the Colorado laws the
hanging was private, A delay Of an hour
or more was caused'by Lawton breaking
down, and being unable TO mount the
scaffold. Time was granted him to gain his
composure and then the hanging was pro-
ceeded with without any other demonstra-
ton. The crime for which Lawton was
executed was the killing of John Henning
in an attempt to rob the conductor of a
street car at Colorado Springs Lawton was
an assumed name. He never divulged his
real uame.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-08
A BANKER IN A CELL.
He Is Charged With Making False
Returns to the Controller.

Returns to the Controller.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 7.-Theodore
F. Hunter, late president Of the Phoenix
vile National Bank OF Phoenixville, Pa =,
was arrested last night by United States
marshal and brought to this city to-day,
charged with making false returns TO the
controller Of the currency. Hunter was
given preliminary hearing before United
States Commissioner Bell. and held in
sic. 900 bail for further hearing on Monday.
In default of bail he was locked up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-08
Rain at Johnston,

JOHNSTON, GA, May THE first rain In
six weeks fell in this section to-day. All
crops we're suffering greatly for want of
rain, and it came just in time to do great
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-08
A Protest Against Pure Food.

WASHINGTON, May Tin the HOUSE to-
day Mr.. O'Neill of Pennsylvania presented
for reference protest of the Manufactur-
ing Chemists Association againsr the Pod
dock pure food bill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-05-08
Closa of the Actors Fair.

New YORK, May The Actors Fund
fair closed tonight, and the management
claim to have cleared 100000, Of which,
S15o,000 is clear profit.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
AlI Jurors Dllcharrsd.

After the noon adiournmen Of Super
ior Court to-day, the judges went TO the
hotel and Prothonotary Horty went to
dinner, meanwhile the Cook Jury had
agreed on a verdict The baihffs we're
despatched for them and Levi
c. Bird ann j. H. Hoffecker weLt over TO
the Wilmington club rooms until they
arrived. The jury had deliberated for
some time before it could reach
verdict Many ballots were
taken, several Of the jury being
for $40, 900. the full amount Others
we're for tS, 600, while the lowest was for
So, 000 she held out for some time until
they agreed upon a So 500 compromise
At 1.20 o'clock Judge Cullen reached
the court room. The jurors took their
places ia the box. but It was o'clock
before Prothouotsry Horty could be
found The jury rendered verdict for
the plaintiff, John E. Cook, for
Sc 500. Mr.. Hoffecker demanded that
the jurors be polled, and this was done
He sfterward gave notice OF a Eew trial
and Fri1ay morning was fixed as the
time for ding his reasons. It is said that
his objection is placed on the wife's tes-
timony 10 her husbands bshalf. The
jurors we're discharged from further at
tendance.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
Academy OF Music

Kennedys' King Laugh Makers gave a
very good performance at the Academy
of Music last evening and were heartily
welcomed by good audience The com
pany consists of quite number Of vari-
Gus performers. aud among them are
"The Ventinis, the hat spinners "The
zousvs." the drill king, who showed
much skill in the hsadling of the
musket. Bingham and his family of
blockheads caused much merri-
ment, while the shadowgraphs Of
Levett were very interesting. Professor
J. E Kennedy, the wonderful mesmerist.
displayed his influence over four local
men n the stage and the many different
and peculiar situations In which he
placed them caused rousing applause. BE
appeared to have entire control Of his
subjects, and at his command they would
sleep, laugh, cry. etc. Taken in all the
company is excellent and the program
contains some very clever specialities
This same will be given tonight, to-mor-
row night and at the usual matinee.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
CITY NEWS IN eRlsE.


The steam dredge Vim is at Norfolk,
Va.
Company A is holding drills under the
new manual OF tactics.
The Epworth League will hold a grand
mass meeting In Union NJ. E Church on
Friday night.
The steamer Clio, which has been at
Enoch Moore's shipYard undergoing re-
pairs, left the dock to-day
The Ladies Aid Society of Cockmau NJ.
E Church. will give queer tea" in
the church on next Tuesday night.
Chief Palmer Of the Surveying Depart
ment is confined to his home at No 1912
Trenton Place with q severe attack OF
illness.
John MAJ uire was the only drunkard
at the Municipal Court this morning
he was fined SO and cost or thirty days
imprisonment,
The funeral Of Thomas d. Gibson will
be held on Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock from his late residence. No. SOC
Shipley street. Interment will be made
at Riverview Cemetery.
Detectives Witsil and Mcvey are in
vestigating the movements of Daniel
Miller, the supposed Delaware City
murderer. They spent some time with
Miller last night, but could not get
confession Of completely in the murder
of Noah Benson,
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Hilbert Cook is at Asbury Park, N. ].
George Spicer of Marshallton Is in
this city to-day.
William B Sharp left to-day for At
lantic City, where be will spend week.
Samuel A. Price is spending several
Elizabeth, weeks with her daughter n
M.
James Pennewill the well-knowh Re-
publican Of Dover. was in this city
to-day.
Miss Lena Cook of FredericE is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. Wilbur Nc
uvaine.
George HallmHn, Democratic candidate
foe the coronership nomination. from St.
Georges hundred, is in this city to-day.
William Davis OF Elkton, Md, who
has been attending school here for
several months has returned to his
home.
John A. Thompson and George Comley
have returned to their homes in this city
after spending few days with friends at
Pe1nsgrove, N. j.
Joseph gtoeckle Of the Diamond State
Brewing Company, with his wife and
daughter Mrs Charles Mammele, started
yesterday for an extended trip to Jack
sonville. Florida, for the benefit Of their
health.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
uNIrEp wonKmrN mrrr.
The suns Iof Toll Assemble IN Grand
Session At Eden Hall.

The suns Iof Toll Assembls Tn Grand
Session At Eden Hall.
The Grand Lodge jurisdiction OF Della
ware, Maryland and Virginia OF the An
Client Order OF United Workmen, con
vened In this city to-day AZ noon. The
meeting place was Eden HAll aud that
place was well.flled with dele
gates. The lodge will remain In
session for two days Il is the first meet
ing since New Jersey was made a sepa-
rate Jurisdiction. There Is a member
ship OF 5000 taking the three states
together. The representatives present
this morning we're as follows:
Maryland-M Ball, ID. Meredith Reese
John Il. Shoemaker, J NJ Berry, John G.
Taylor, Lewis n. Hifshburg, Louis
Becker. w. F. Edwards, John r. Nit
chell Henry Z. Grape, William Bone, Jr. d.,
J. B. Wickard K P. Vinton, F. w. r.
Schroeder, + A. Markey, John T.
Rathell, Lewis n Perkins, j. 5. Nit
chell /. Samuel Lawson. Charles e Me
meyer. William H. Robinson. Thomas j.
Hunter, Thomas Carroll, w. j. Todd
Isaac T Coston, Charles Rehbein, VIII
liam Flemming. w Reese Young, Allen
Yingling Q. w. Meyers. Moses Brenner,
W. J. Clulbourn, Reuben + lamar,
Thomas II. Book s. Peterson. w. B.
Jenkins, Moses Freeman, V NJ. Awell,
Thomas w. Laudon, A. H SAxton, J. B
Oder
Delaware-C f Wood, NJ. F Da IN en-.
berg, Lewis Sasse, G. S Watson, B. G.
Gan, Wilmington Lodge. Wilmington
]. J Whitaker. Samuel Il Johns, w.
N Mccormick, @. @. Gooding John d
Keatly, Industry Lodge. Wilmington
James Van Arsdalen, New Castle s. R
Choate, Newark; w. 8. Moore,
Delaware Lodge, Wilmington; James R
Cooke. Seaford; Joseph l.. Bonsall
Camden James e. Carroll Dover; F. w.
Helss, Liberty a'dge. Wilmington
Charles Schwendeman, Newport; J. l..
Ellis. Delmsr; w. Il. Ford. Hockessiu
Samue, $. Smith. Laurel; B. l.. Lewis,
Harrington e .. Fairies. Smyrna; John
P. CarmeaD, Milford: }. l. Thompson,
Georgetown; E. w. Jester. st. Georges,
Virginis-James Fitzgerald, j. n.
Turner, B F. Kellogg. lGeorge w
Abdell. j. Il. Jones, William S. Wood
son, John o. Taylor. w. J. Novile, Jr .,
John 7. Howard, w. W. Archibald, +.
G. Ripper, John r. Lawson. R. K
Holloway. J. K. Booker, James P. Rive,
J. A. Vandegrift.
District Of umbia-SanfoId w.
Smith.
The afteraoon work was devoted "a
confering degrees aud reports
were presented showing the stand
ing of the different lodges The
election Of offisers will be held on
rhursday.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
Ths Weashsr.

Indications for the Middle States &C.
day: Clear, colder weather and fresh TO
north westerly winds will prevail, pre-
ceded by more westerly winds In New
England and followed by cloudiness in
this section. On Wednesday in both
sections partly cloudy weather will prob
ably pre- Fsll, followed by snow or rain
north Of the fortieth parallel and on
Thursday partly cloudy weather, with
no decided Temperature changes, pre-
seded by snow or rain. Southbound
steamers now leaving New York will be
exposed to rough weather near Hatteras
New York Herald Forecasts The
cold anti-cyclone Ia the northwest has
extended and become intensified by q
maximum pressure Of 3l02 inches in
Manitoba. II will move slowly TO the
southward But the important Texas
storm will probably cross the Mississippi
and xers its influence tonight over the
Ohio Valley and the South Atlantic
States.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
MoRRILC All oeArH,s DOOR.
The Venerable senator from Vernon
May Die at Any Moment.

The Venerable senator from Vermont
May Die at Any Moment
WASHINGTON, March i5. Senator Morrill,,
OF Vermont, who has represented that state
in the senate for twenty-five years, is at
deaths door and his chances for recovery
are very slight. He was in the senate ON
Friday last and participated in the proceed
ings Although suffering from a heavy
cold, he paid but little attention TO IT, He
remained at home on Saturday, but felt no
unusual effects Of the cold He spent the
day at his desk, and in the evening was
with his family and few friends
Yesterday morning, however, he was com
PEELED to keep his bed. His physician was
summoned and pronounced him dangerously
ILL., He was somewhat easier this morning,
but there has been no improvement in his
condition. senator Morrill, is eighty-two
years Of age, and 1t is feared his constitution
Is not sufficiently robust to Withstand the
attack of so serious disease as congestion
Of the lungs. His family do not look for any
amelioration Of his condition tonight, and
his death may ensue at any moment
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
nc Funds E1hausted.

The Board Of Public Education met In
regular session last night. The Finance
Committee reported the treasurer's state
ment to be correct. The Committee on
Accounts also reported having found the
the payroll Of teachers and janitors to be
correct. Joseph Pyle reported that the
$500 appropriation for electrical apparR-
tus at the High School had been expended.
The board was invited to be present at 3
lecture to be given by Job q. Jackson In
tie high School, on March 90 A COM
mittee Of three was appointed to consider
whether Kingswood Chapel should be
rented for a school instead Of No. %
school. A number of bills were passed,
and the board adjourned
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
LICENSE CASES coNTEsTe-,
The Hearings I'm the Liquor Gases
Henfn To-morroxv

The Hearings in the Liquor Gases TO
Begin Tomorrow.
Tomorrow In the Court Of General
Sessions Of the Peace and Jail Delivery.
the license cases will be taken up.
The following are the places that
will be contested by Mr. Prickett, at
torney for the Law aud Order Society:
IN THE CITY
Bierman. John Joseph. northwest cor
ner Of Seventh and Madison streets.
Crumlish, James, northwest corner Of
A and Townsend streets.
Cannon, Charles, junction Of New
Castle avenue aud Heald streets.
Francis & Vansant, northeast corner
Of Gilpin avenue and Scott streets.
Mealey, John. No 2J5 Market street.
Cunningham & Co., south vest corner
Of Front and Tstnal streets.
OUTSIDE THE CITY.
SchaefIer, Mary E., Christiana hun.
dred.
Lawyer Prickett said this morning that
he thiuks he can finish the six cases
before the afternoon adjournment.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
Two Old Cronies.

This popular attraction comes to the
Grand Opera House tomorrow and
Thursday. OF it an exchange says: II
is undoubtedly the best comedy Of this
kind. To say that the audience was
kept in a roar OF laughter would be put
sing it mildly, indeed. Frank Wills com
pletely captivRted the large audience
John B. Wills. as Duff, is simply great
Everybody knows Monte Collins and
every body likes him. Frank Howard,
Louise Finniger and Lee M, Hart are
artists Of the first magnitude. Misses
Norma Wills and Josie Domaine are old
favorites and are always welcome. The
four dudes were encored to the esho.
Wills Two Old Cronies" are always
walcnma
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
BILL DAYr IN COURT.
Large Collections Msde nv Collectors .
Delinquent Taxes


This WAS "bill day" In the Levy Court.
Commissioners Hutchison presided, The
monthly statement OF the delinquent tax
collectors showed that total OF
SOL ,7l4 0S had been collected In the
county the commissions amounting TO
ass 10 The Wilmington hundred col
iections mounted to 80, 5S4 GS the com
missions Of Collector Finck amounted TO
S424 90 The amounts were allowed
Among the bills passed we're the follow.
ing: Jester & Mcdaniel, f53; John H.
Countess, ss4 60; Detectives Hawkins
aud Hatton, bringing Schooner Long
from Lancaster. Pa. on rsqulsitiop, $i5
so; Recorder Of Deeds Shalcross,
$l44; w. & n. Railroad Company
hauling stone. s4ll Frank R.
Carswell. $50; Wilmington Freis
Presse, 500 2S; Star Publishing Com
psuy. S16 75; Charles Warner @ mpany
$ol 90; Charles 0ltey, &i5; James Hin
soH, f1S so; Newton l.. Grubb, $50; John
NJ Solomon, $50 33.
Several names we're put. on and tran.
fers were made, after which adjourn
ment was made until o'clock this after
.O Oon
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
An FnoournFInr Report.

The report of The secretary of Union
M. z. Church for the year shows the fol-
lowing: Expenses. el.622.ll; amount
collected, 81.743Si surplus, $2l.s3
members 500; sunday school attendance,
27,2l6, average attendance, 534; new
members taken in. 1870; deaths, four.
Out Of SEQ members, SO did not pay one
cent for the support OF the gospel. This
report is very encouraging both hnan'
cially and spiritually
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
Dropped pssd a, the Tnhls.

Charles Polk, an old colorsd man
living In a small house near Newport,
dropped dead while at breakfast this
morning, Of heart disease. The man bad
suffered from the disease for several
years, but was able to work az usual
Coroner Sparks was notified, aud be, with
Deputy Coroner Giles drove out TO the
home Of the deceased, where an investi-
CATION WAS made
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
nsld Jed Proutrv In Town.


Richard Golden and Company in "Old
Jed Prouty" met with a hearty reception
at the Grand 0Dera House last evening
Mr. Golden's ability as an actor is too
well known to need particular comment
He was at his best and was supported by
a strong company. Harry Rich was
clever as old Squire John Todd" Frank
r. jackson made capital town crier and
constable Of I'VE Olden time. Miss Rita
Buchanan was much better In the draw
ing room In Boston than al the Prouty
Tavern, and her French would have
astounded any Partisan. Miss Annie
Carter made a very pretty aud effective
Fanny Told, daughter of the grasping
old squire, Little Millie Smith was a
general favorite as Alice, Jed Prouty's
listle pet. number OF specialties we're
introduced The Bucksport' Male
Quartet sang several selections and
were In every instance recalled. Miss
Annie Carter sang two sol)s and was
encored. The dancing OF Master James
Carroll and Little Millie Smith was one
of the best features Of the program. The
performance will be given again this
evening
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
TO Neat the New Convsnt.

The Brison Plumbing and Heating
Company Of this city was this afternoon
awarded the contract for heating the new
Academy Of the Visitation Convent. Tray
nor & Co, we're awarded the contract for
the plumbing The contracts were given
out by Bishop Curtis. the architest.
Neither Of the contractors will be called
upon for services until the latter part Of
the summer
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
the UoNrEtr WAVES WARMER.
MIR. Herbert Insists Upon a Nomination
Deith of Mrs. @. w. Turner.
Special Correspondence EVENING


Special Correspondence EVENING Journal
NEW CASTLE, March 1.-THE mayor
lty contest Is still the principal topic
OF conversation among the business
men and politicians and the question
"Who will be the next mayor2" is asitat-
ing many houssholders and circles about
this city. It was reported last evening
that "cO1bine" had been made by
which Mr.. Blackburn, the Republican
candidate, " uld not suffer. No steps
have yet been publicly tsken for Dem
ocratic nomins ion and the prospects
now are that the window will go up on
election day with several candidates at
work outside In reply to question
about the prospects of = nomination
election. Candidate Frank +. Herbert
last evening, said;
when was first waited upon to be
the Democratic candidate for mayor 1t
was explicitly understood that | was to
have no opposition from my party, other
wise woali not have allowed my name
to be used. l find since then that others
are aspiring for that lucrative Office, and
to prove to the Democrats OF this city
that In accepting the Office | had.n selfish
motives in view, but the party's interes,
at heart, now insist on the Democrats
to call convention for the purpose
OF naming a day for a nomination
election At such election will
submit my name to the voters and
gladly abide by their decision.
do not desire this Office, have no ambi-
tion for IL whatever. but am willing to
do anything in my power to the intsre {
Of the party. II am not he man the
party is looking FOR let the voters Gu
their ballots at a nomination election and
say so like men. do not propose to be
driven from the field by few dictators
and will only submit to withdrawal
when a majority of the voters cast their
votes legitimately ard say so
A prominent supporter Of Mayor viii
mer Hanson stated that, no matter what
was done, Mayor Hanson would be can
didate for re election. "de is the man
the people want because he has been
weighed in the balance and not found
wanting, and such proof is better than
experiment. This year it is not q ques-
tion as to who we will not have, as here
tofore; it Is who we will have. All
three candidates are good men, but we
feel that Mayor Hanson is the right man
in the right place, and We will try TO
keep him there, not as Democrats, but as
public spirited men"
H. L. Mckee denies that ne intends
resigning his seat in City Council He is
in Council to stay whether be stays OF
not.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
yearly work Of the RsIlsf Dspartms sn

Yearly work Of the Relief Department..
The third annual report of the Relief De-
partment of the Baltimare and Ohio Rail
road Company, ending September. 81 has
been published. The receipts from mem
bers OF the department were 1878 4S7
The balance on hand at the beginnil & Of
the year was $3.50, 1896. and with other re-
ceipts made total Of $57s, 046. The dts
bursements were S405 $40 The depart
ment now has %, 313 members. while the
pension department has 1856 names en-
rolled During the year Sl46 749 has
been paid to pensioners
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
Throua From an Engine Cab.

Edward g Carroll Of No. 6O1 East
Seventh street, fireman on the r, w.
& B. railroad. was badly injured by being
thrown from the cab of the engine While
this side of Baltimore yesterday. While
the engine was rounding 4 beavy curve
at that point the jar caused Mr.. Carroll
to fall out backward he ,wEs picked up
and brought to his home here, where It
was found that he was probably fatally
injured.
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
RAILROADS
RAIIR0AD,
PHiIADhEAa.RPFHAAS hARFqMAoSRTE RTEikkHITINsTog ksIIN s1HSg AND

January Is, 1899.
Trains will leave Wilmington "A roflow~
PhiiadeIphia lexpressl. l bb, IS. 4 30, $50 rs
~. 30 o.. ~ - %, le 10, Il 20 II H, isl
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New YORK, IS, SIS. ~. $50, sm ss.io
NJ bos Il y q IA m sis "; o. ~ 90.
For Boston. without change, lo.i6 a. M. and
Eor West Chester, via Lamokin. % ano
For Newark gCentrel and interme .iats
statlons, 40 a m. II 30 and ot3pm.
Baltimore and intermediate stations 10 10
m, ~ 20, 2 AZ, 5 and 90 y n and u "a night.
Bsiti%ors and and W #AshinstoS. Rs "a so. sn,
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For LeweH, $40 Il. ma 81 p. M.
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Express for Dover, Harrington -uu L'einlaf,
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| Express Tor Cape Charles, Ulo fOina Com
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| And ~ pm.
For New Castle, 81 D N and IL Os night.
For Cape Charles, Old Point Comfort anr
| Norfolk, 12 Oh night.
For Middletown, Clayton, Doves. Wyunine
FELTON,, Harrington, Bridgevilla -oaford
Laurel and Delmar, IL OF night,
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For further information pas9aagrr, are ~.
ferred TO the ticket Office AZ the station
90 Congressional IfmitiH rf "a traina
composed entirely OF Pullman VeAtibule Par
lor nd Dining Cars.
Pullman Yestibule Parlor Cara Vssnhule
Passenger Coaches and Dining Car
OHAS. E. PUdH. q. Ia. WOOD.
General Manager Gen. Fe.n AgenA
Evening journal., 1892-03-15
Tho water wi oh win nuIid.

A meeting Of the Water Witch Fire
Company was held at the Logan House
last evening. committee OF west-side
residents met the company and gave as
surance Of $500 aud other aid 10 the com
psny. Thirty-two new members we're
initiated. There was talk Of purchasing
a lot at Pennsylvania avenue and Dupont
street. Help from Reading and Chester
has been promised