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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
HARBoR IMPaoYrMEsr.
Where tho Sum of $4,000 win Be Ex-
pended in the Christiaua.

:. OF the sums included in the appropria-
passed by the House of Representatives,
the amount of $4,000 is applicable to the
improvement of the Christiana. This, it is
understood, will be devoted to the pur-
poses of building the stone dixie at the
harbor entrance on the South Side,
parallel to henorthern jetty already built,
and also to the proposed dixie along the
sandspit at the juncture of the Brandy
wine and Christiana, in order 10 prevent
shoaling at that point. The course of the
latter dixie will be somewhat curved, but
generally at right angles to a line across
the mouth of the Brandywine.
The bill has passed the House and is
now in the Senate. Inquiry of Senator
Gray ELECTED the reply that there is no
doubt the Delaware appropriations will go
through The Senate without alteration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
STREET AND SEVER MATTERS.
Trouble Over italian Fruit Stands
Ordinance Must Sc Enforced.

At the meeting of the Board of Street
and Sewer Directors on Tuesday the con-
tract for furnishing dirt and stone for
lowering avenue was awarded to John
Logue at IS cents per cubic yard. The CON
tract for furnishing crushed stone for the
foundation Of friedrich pavements was
awarded to David Cornell per his bid. The
contract calls for 1900 cubic yards.
The liens prepared BY the engineer on
property extending on Market street from
Twelfth to Fourteenth and on Third street
from Franklin to Rodney, were adopted
by the board. The liens on the Market
street property were rated at s2,096.23,
while the Third street property was rated
at 81, 764.92.
A communication was received from
Martin Schlager complaining that the
Italians conducting fruit stands at Fourth
and Market streets and at corner Of Fourth
and King streets were violating the city
ordinance by obstructing the sidewalk
with their fruit. The matter was referred
to the mayor with request that the ordi-
nance be enforced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

Direct Tax Commissioner Wilds is con-
stantly receiving applications from resi-
dents in the neighboring counties of Penn
likelihood there is of their getting direct
tax repaid as well as Dclawareans. The
reply is uniform that citizens of the
Diamond State are the only ones entitled
to it. Delaware refused TO pay the tax
levied at the time considering that it was
unconstitutional and then the Federal
government made the levy by direct i'm
post in this State. In nearly all other
several state treasures. This is why no
other citizens but Delawarcans can collect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
LITERALLY Ro4srED TO DEATH.
Horrible Fate of Fivc-years-ol Stuart
Roberts.

Stuart Roberts. aged five years and col
ored. in company with two companions,
started fire in a room at No. II Peoples
street Monday afternoon. The flames
set fire to the dress of the Roberts waif
and burned him so frightfully that death
came tobhis relief at 9,l5 clock last night.
Every shred Of clothing was burned from
the child's body and the flesh was burned
to n crisp. Dir. j. II. Morgan was sum
moned to attend the injured child, which
was beyond all human assistance. He
fingered in great torture until late last
evening when he died. The body was
almost cremated.
The companions of Roberts were not
burned His mother, on hearing his COM
paniors scream, rushed to the scene of the
fire and found her offspring cnveloped in
flames. In her efforts to put out the fire
she too was badly burned, hut not fatally.
The accident occurred in Idbcrman's row,
over Eleventh street bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
SiegrNs.

roARD.-At Rltton, "a, on the al: instant,
James l. Foard, in the ioih year of his age.
GaUBB.--At Philadelphia, on the 9th inst,
George $. Grub. Jt., aged IN years.
GIBBoNS-un The 9TH instant, Sarah Gibbons,
reject OF tho late Charles Gibbons, in the i0th
year OF her uge.
IANNUM.-On the IS inst, Herbert r., son OF
Henry 7. and Maggie lIannun,aged i6 years.
HASNA.--In this city, on tho 9TH lust, Mary E.,
wifo Of William HANNA. in fh . sab o. her age.
HANgY.-on the 9TH inst, Esry Esncy, aged
&c years.
HiGGlNS.-In this city, on the 9Th instant,
Charles higgins, Jr., sgeG GS years.
HOISToS.--in ih.s city, on tho 10th INST, Mrs.
Margaret A. Holshnn.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend
funeral services at tho residence of her son,
George N. Holston, q14 Elm street, Thursday
afternoon, at o'clock. 1h;efment ct River
Wow cemetery.
WAfSH.-On the 9Th inst. Mrs. Mary wA,o,
widow Of the late Thomas Waist, IN her es;n
year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
IOWA FOR BoIES.
But Cleveland Also Loudly Cheered--To-
days Democratic Convention the Larg-
est Ever Held in the state.

ASub NieFeiaHu 6tso Loudly Cnetteu--Io-
days Democratic Convention the Larg-
est Ever Held in the state.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Council BLUFFS, IA, May 1.-The
largest Democratic convention in the his
tory of the state of Iowa assembled in this
city to-day. Every countyin the state was
represented and over 800 delegates were
present, who, with the audience. crowded
the hall.
The convention was distinctly Boies
assemblage, Badges bearing the inscrip-
ton "bor President of the United States,
Horace Boies," adorned the breasts OF
hundreds of delegates and every mention
OF the names of the popular governor was
the signal for tumultuous cheers.
Promptly at 1880 Chairman Charles D.
Fulton of the state central committee
called the convention to order and PRAYER
was offered up for Democratic success by
the Rev. +. j. Babcock. s. B. Wads-
worth of Council Bluffs, chairman of the
county committee, welcomed the delegates
to the city in speech.
When he began making illusions to
Cleveland and Boies vociferous cheers
swept over the assemblage.
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS.
CONCORD, N. H., May 1.-THE Demo-
cratic state convention to choose delegates
to the Chicago convention was called to
order in Phoenix Hall at 10 o'clock to-day
by Hon. ]. II. bartlett of Manchester,
chairman Of the state committee. The Off
GERS and committees selected at the meet
ing of the state committee last night were
elected officers of the convention by &C
clamation. Oliver E. Branch of Weare,
president was escorted to the chair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
ADELAWAREAN ARIA cKED.


Ahprlouheu'Uy INC wyoming ttuSttcfa.
II. Winter Davis, cousin of ex-Deputy.
Attorney-general Thomas Davis, is one Of
the Wyoming cattlemen against whom the
ristlers are prosecuting the present
vendetta. Mr.. Davis owns large cattle,
ranch on Powder river. Buffalo county,
Wyoming. He was necessarily victim
lied by the rustlers and had joined
with his fellow ranchmen against the
cattle thieves. He was one of the first
threatened and it became so hot for him.
his life and the lives of his family being
in danger, he moved his family tempo
rarily to Cheyenne. He returned 10 take
care of his stock and was arrested by the
sheriff at the instance of the rustlers.
He was taken to Fort Russell, whereshe
was confined, but eventually escaped The
rustlers are very anxious to discover his
whereabouts, as they have threatened to
shoot him down at sight. He took an
active part, and was leader among the
ranchmen in taking a stand against the
rustlers. Mrs. Winter Davis is daughter
of DIR. William Marshall of Milford, sur-
geon of the First Regiment, N. G. d. 1t IS
estimated that before the present trouble
Mr.. Davis ranch and stock interests were
worth half million.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
.4sornER uoRRInLE CRIME.
The Brutal shfssrder of a Mother an
Chtld'That is Likely to be .Followedsb

The Brutal shfssfder of a Mother and
Chiid'That is Likely to be.Followeds by
Lynching.
Associated l'ress Dispatch by speciai viras.
BERNHAM, Tex. May 11,--When the
section hands at No. "a, near Lyons, ,on
the Gulf Colorado g. Santa Fe road, re-,
turned from work yesterday they found
Mrs. d. McDonougk, the'wife.of thetboss,
and her seven-years-old son, weltering int
their blood, dead.
Auappearances indicate that the woman
had been rayished and then beaten to-
death and the boy also beaten TO conceals
the identity'of the criminal
Two men. Frank Corners, white, flag
man, and Fred Davis, q negro, recently,
discharged by McDonough. are under,
arrest. Circpmstantial evidence against,
the negrois very strong and he will prob
ably be lynched.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
A PIGEON F.IR FROM LAND.
1t Flew Aboard Schooner and Was
Brought to the Srealswater.

1t Flew Aboard Schooner and Was
Brought to the Breaiswater.
Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal.
LEwEs, May 1.-the American schooner
Henry Crosby, Captain A. Il. Stubbs, from
Guantanamo. Cuba with sugar for orders,
arrived ut the Breakwater this morning.
Captain Stubs reports that during gale
from NNE., in latitude $3.50 n, longitude
H.40 W., at s O'Clock Monday morning, a
fine carrier pigeon came aboard. The
pigeon had n white metal tag attachcdto its
left foot, with the letter "Xn and figures
129 inscribed thereon.
Captain Stubbs gave the bird food and
water, and it Immediately flew away, but
returned in an hour. 1t was then secured
and Gagged, and is now on board, well cared
for.
Correspondence relating to ownership
will be attended to for Captain Stubs by
D. W. Burbage g. Co., the vessels agents
here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
STRICKEN WITH FELLOW FEVER.

Arrival OF an Infected Bark at the
Brealwater--Two Fever Victims buried
at Sea.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
LEwEs, May 10.-The Norwegian bark
Nor, Captain Humboldt, so days out from
Rio de Janeiro in ballast, arrived at the
Breakwater this morning.
On the voyage nine of her crew were
stricken with yellow fever. Two of them
died during the voyage and were buried at
sea. Seven are now conyalescent.
Surgeon Orr of the Marine Hospital
boarded the bark on her arrival and placed
her under quarantine. A thorough disn-
lection of the vessel was ordered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
Marrtaqss.

DuRHANi-DowNIN9 this city, on tho sth
inst, by the Rev. n. VI. Browne, Israel Dur
ham Of Ycrklyn and Alice Collier Downing.
DAvIDsON-h April 2sth, by
Rev. Charles p. Murray, William Davidson,
Jr., and Lsnna Maguirc both OF this city.
SNYiiER-HoL psiAN.-At their home, No. 100
West hirssontb street, on tho attn inst, by
Lena HOFFMAN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
The POLICE champion neaten.

Captain William Floyd, champion pistol
shot of the city police force, and State De-
tectiye Bernard McVey, shot off a match
for the 25.yards pistol championship at
Healdmoor range on Tuesday afternoon.
points was: McVey, 81; Floyd, so. Ham
merless Smith & Wesson pistols, 3S calibre,
wero used. Captain Floyd is anxious for
another trial and he has been promised
au opportunity by Mr.. McVey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

The regular monthly meeting of the
Clerical brotherhood was held at Bishop
stead on Tuesday afternoon. There were
present the Rev. Mcssrs. Bartlettc Beers,
Berghaus, Bond, Braddon, Coleman,
Dunlap, Hammond, Hayden, Henry,
Lightner, Littell, Il. X. Miller and Murray.
The bishop presided. An interesting paper
was presented by the Rev. Dir. Littell on
Church Extension" after which followed
an exhaustive discussion. Other business
having been transacted, the brotherhood
adjourned until the second Tuesday in
September
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
.srARHING VEG RoEs.
Two Hundred Families In Great Destl-
tuition in Oklahoma Territory.

Two Hundred FamlIIoS In Great Destl-
tuition in Oklahoma Territory.
Associated Press Disp'.scn by Special Wires
WICHITA, KAN, May ia fearful con-
dition Of destruction and starvation exists
among the negro colonists scattered
through the blackjack country around
Kingfisher, o. T. Il is said that there arc
between 500 and 900 families with starva-
ton staring them in the face.
The negroes blame the men who organ
lied the colonies in the south and charge
them with misappropriatng the funds
An urgent appeal has been made to Gov
ernor Scay through L. J.. McCabe, the col
ored eX-auditor OF this state.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
voting nnoths rcxpendirnre.

In making their tax levy estimate for
the coming year Levy Courts finance COM
mittee has to take into consideration
for the payment of double the number of
election officers over those of previous cleo
tons. II is tho duty in this city of the de-
partment of Elections to state the probable
amount of expenditure in these directions
and report to Levy Court. This and other
estimates for the coming year will be CON
sidcred Tuesday next, on which day also
must be decided the fate of the pro-
posed Brandywine bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
ANOTHER LIoUoR LICENSE.
Judge Houston Grants Liquor Licen

Judge Houston Grants n Liquor License
to Dover Restaurant Keeper.
Special Dispatch TO Gazette and journal.
Dover, May ll.-It developed this morn
ing that Judge Houston has granted still
another license for the sale of liquor since
the adjournment of the Kent county court
This license was granted to l.. G. L.
Smith of this town. lie received the order
on the clerk of the peace for the license
last evening, and will open a saloon on
Loocherman street, few doors from the
Bayard House, at once.
The temperance people are very indig-
nant over the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
a TERRIFIC TORNADo.
Houses Demolished, Trees Torn Up,
Stock Killed and People Injured.

ot1pA'Ahhttoo aA0 tOBto AhIutDus
Associated Press Disparch BY special Wires.
CDLLIERsvILLE, TENN, May 11.-As ter,
irifc tornado passpditwo miles northwest
Of this place yesterday noon, doing great
damage to houses Hive stock and fences.
The storm firststruckstse farm of J.'B.
Cartwright, blowing away several sheds
and destroying alarge amount Of timber.
The farm Of Chester Biggs was next
visited. Biggs and family had just finished
dinner when his house was completely de-
molished. Biggs was seriously hurt and
several members of his family more or
less injured by failing timbers, chimneys.
&c. Every tree in his yard was twisted off
or torn up by the roots, and the place was
Uttered with dead hogs. cows and fowls.
Squire Taylor's residence was DESTROYED
and the orchards on the Wilson and Frank
farms ruined.
W. A. Lowry's house was also destroyed,
but no one hurt. The damage will be
large. This is the first cyclone in this
part Of the country COR forty years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
AN OLD LADY HANGS nERsELF
Suicide of Mrs. Finley, Aged 80 Years, at
Cowantown, Md.

Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal.
ELKroS, Mp, May i1.--Mrs. Finley aged
about so years, mother of the late zebulon
Finley, committed suicide early this morn
ing by hanging herself with a clothes line
to the rafters in the third story of the
house of Mrs. zebulon Finley near Cowan-
town.
When she failed to appear at breakfast
Mrs Zebulon Finley looked for her and
found the body swinging from the rafter
She had been in delicate health for some
time. Coroner Litzenberg was notified
and went to hold an inquest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
Her Crime Justifled by 4 Jury.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
WHEELING, WEST VA, May 1l.-At o
O'Clock last night the jury in the case of
Mrs. Frank Leslie. who few weeks ago
followed her husband to house of i'll
fame and shot him dead in the presence of
the woman he went to sec brought in
verdict of not guilty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
FIRE DEPARTuENT ELECTION.
The Ticket Named by the Combination
Elected without Opposition.

The fire dep -rtment of this city held its
first election under the new law Tuesday
opposed and there was very little excite
mcnt. Polling places were established in
the engine houses of the Friendship,
Phoenix, Washington, Weccacoe and Lib
erty companies and votes were received
from until 10 o'clock. The Delaware,
the Reliance and the Fame Hose. who
were not included in the combination, did
not participate in the election. Officers as
follows were elected for the ensuing two
years; Chief Engineer, Dennis S. Shields
of the Weccacoe; First Assistant Engineer,
James NJ. Dickerson of the Washington;
Second Assistant Engineer, Alexander Il.
Cloud OF the Friendship. The following
nrlata .atna taallaI.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
A POLICE CAPTAINS SUICIDE.
Captain Joseph NJ. sohooley of the Phil
adelphia Force. Puts Bullet Through

His Head.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
r PHrLApELpHIA, May 11.-Joseph NJ.
,Schooiey, the senior of the four apolicc
captains .ofithis city after answering roll
scall this morning at the city hall, went 10
;the captains roorp. where he locked the
idoorjand shot himself dead with ball
from. his revolver. The bullet entered his
right temple and death was instantaneous.
The sbody was not found until noon,
when Captain Brown entered the apart
IIpent. No other catise can be ascribed for
,the sricide-than melancholy, arising from
ireeent illness.
Captain Schooley's record is beyond re-
proaph during Is years of service, He was
appointed patrolman un1er Mayor Nc
ttjchael'and earned his promotion through
successive years by faithful service, per-
forming valuable work during the riots of
1877. few months ago, he acted as
superintendent of police, before the we'll
known Pinkerton detective. Robert NJ.
1sfnden, was chosen for the Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
Her Dead BODY Found on the Flats.

Associated Pross Dispatch by Special Wires.
BENTON HARBoR, MicH, May 1.-THE
body of Miss Rose Tenant, the young
lady who so mysteriously disappeared
from her home in Eau Claire Mis-, u
week ago, has been found two miles from
her home, on the flats that had been over
flown by high water. The cause of her
death is a mystery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
a Nan Conch Rohhnd.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
REDpIso. CAL, May 1.-THE Redding
and Weaver valley coach was robbed last
the express box, but it contained no treas
ure. The mail bag was not touched.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LONDON, May ia dispatch from
Cahul, capitol Of Afghanistan, states that
cholera is epidemic in that city The
Ameer has withdrawn from the palace and
is residing in camp that has been estab.
lished little Distance outside the walls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

The strike of coal miners of Collinsville,
ILL.,, was ended by the men accepting the
company's terms.
While attempting TO rescue a colt from
her fathers burning barn at bennington.
n. j.; Tuesday, Augusta Yanderbord lost
her life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

Associated Press DISPATCH by Special wreg
DENVER, COL, May 11.--A RtpaJliede
special from Douglass, Wyoming, says:
William and Henry Ray two brothers Of
one of the two victims Of the regulators at
the X. ranch during the recent invasion.
arrived here direct from Austin, Tex.
They are armed to the teeth and intimate
that they are gong TO avengc the
murder OF their brother Nick. They leave
for Buffalo to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

The Wabash Railroad Company's strik-
ing section hands, between Chicago and
st. Louis, have returned TO work, the COM,
pany granting their demand for sl.25 day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

Eagle Hill oolliery, of the Philadelphia
& Reading Company, employing 800 men
and boys, has started work, after suspen-
sion OF four weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

Soon after the polls were closed the
returns were taken TO the Weccacoe engine
house, where throng of firemen was
assembled. Liberty fire company was
present in body. When the complete
vote had been ascertained, Mr.. Shields was
introduced and cheered, and also presented
with shad, gift from the Washington.
After the election the election officers made
affidavit before Squire Sasse that the
returns are correct. The tiremen assem-
bled at the Weccacoes house formed a
procession subsequently, and, headed by
Hyatt's Military Band, visited the houses
OF the companies included in the combina-
ton.
City Council will canvas the returns
this evening and if the result of the
election is not contested the ofiicers-elect
will enter upon their duties next Monday
Mr.. Shield formerly was printer and
now is proprietor of saloon at Fourth
and Monroe streets. Mr.. Dickerson Is en-
ployed by the Yulcsnized Fibre Company
and resides at No. 92o Guyer avenue. Mr..
Cloud is printer and resides at No. 1903
East Thirteenth street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

The Southern Baptist Convention. in
session at Atlanta. protested Tuesday
against opening the Worlds Fair on
Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12
A POWDER TRAIN WRECKED
But Fortunately There Was
No Explosion.
POWDER SCATTERED ALL ABOUT
Narrow Escape of the Engi-
neer and Firemen.

The Powder Train Crashed Into tho Rear
of Another Freight Mt GreenviIie and
Rolled Down an Embankment-- Five
Tons of Powder iu tho Wrecked Cars,
But 1t Did Not Explode.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-05-12

Princess Kaulai of the Sandwich Islands
is expected TO visit the United States next
year.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-08-12
srATTY's PIANOS AND ORGANS.

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, the great
Organ aud Piano man, of Washing
ton, N. j., is buster than ever. In
1870 Mr.. Beatty left home a penni-
less pillow boy, and by his indomita-
BILE will he has worked his way up
so as to sell so far nearly 100000 of
Beatty's Pianos and Organs since
1870. Nothing seems to dishearten
him; obstacles LAID in his way, that
would have wrecked any ordinary
man forever, he turns to an adver-
tisement and comes out of it brighter
than ever His instruments are in
use everywhere. We are informed
that during the next ten years he in
tends TO sell 200,OOO more of his
make; that means business of $780,
100000 if we average them at 500
each. 1t is already the largest bust
ness of its kind in existence. Read
his advertisement.
Las Vegas free press. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1891-1???, 1892-08-12

There is a party in town trying to
sell a chemical fire extinguisher.
What is the will of the people?
The Building g. Loan association
offers to Withdrawing stockholders OF
the first series IL per cent interst.
The ladies' Baptist missionary So
ciety met at Mrs. George Days yes
terday evening and elected their Off
GERS.
Frank Newton was brought before
Judge Wooster this morning,
charged with vagrancy, but as such
vermin are useless anywhere, he was
discharged.
Wanted-Every lover of good
clothes to call at O'Sullivan's, the
tailor, Bridge street, in Old Town,
and be suited to their taste.
The Building d Loan association
met last night. A. G. Abeytia Sc
cured 5000, Mr.. PriRmore $1,000,
A. b. Smith seOO,H. p. Brown $3.50,
Rufus Rogers $3.50.