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The sun., 1893-11-19

Al arrangements Of pei formances and dates for thu
Bsyreuth Festival OF 1891 have been made. and al.
ready the sale OF seats has begun in this country
least applications are bong received NovoIiO. Ever
co. are acting in this mater for Chappel Co OF
London Tickets Will not he issued until the first OF
next year but allotment viii be made according to
priority of application The operas to be
'Parslfa.' "Lohrngrin,n and "Tannhauser" Par
sfal is to he performed on July 10. 81 60 and 20
Aug . 8. D. 10 and ~; Lohengrn" Will be given on
July 70 and 81 and on Aug o. 70 u. and 10, and the
ana 80 and Aug u, H. and TX. The performances
commence at 4 T. VI. and end about 10 +. intervals
Of about hour occurring between each act A
special committee will assist visitors in nndng lodg.
ing accommodations in Bayreuth.
The sun., 1893-11-19

The German military bands consisting Of fifty .hve
IN the infantry band, the of f. r.
Rnsrheweyh an! twenty men in the cavalry band.
under q. lIernld viii 1--WE thelr farewell concerts IN
this country in Madison square Garden beginning
TnursdaJ evening. Nov 23 The bands arc TO sail for
home Dec 10
The sun., 1893-11-19

Adolf Brodskv. concertmclst-r OF tho Symphony
Orchestra and first vOlnist "t the symphony
has been engaged by Mr Alexander Lambert violin
instructor for lhe New YORK College OF Music Mr.
Hrndsky was formerly first professor OF the Leipzig
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

CHICAGO, Iii, Ian. 17-Another street.
car collision occurred at Forty-seventh
street last night, seriously iniuring seven
persons, one Of whom will die. A through
train on the Rock Island road, leaving the
city ut ll.l5 O'Clock, tore through a street
car aud each of the seven passengers and
the driver was buried beneath the wreck
of iron, wood and glass,
Those injured are William Collins,
police officer, skull fractured badly cut
about the face and body, will die; Arthur
Clark, inspector Erie railway yards;
Charles Saunders, driver Of the car; Simon
Jurgesou. Mrs. Simon ,Iurgeson, j. q. Car
berry ana Charles Fox.
Tie conductor Of the car ,Tohr Taylor,
and the driver, Charles Saunders, were
both placed under arrest, notwithstanding
the serious wounds of saunders.
The car, containing six passengers, was
on its way 10 State street, in charge of
John Taylor, conductor. As he ap-
preached the well-known crossing he says
that he looked ahead and although the
gates were up he saw the train coming.
lie claims that he notified the driver to
stop, but that as he did so some one called
to Saunders, the driver, to proceed as the
wdv was clear.
Whatever the cause the car was started
and was fairly on the track when the
swiftly moving train bore down upon
them and the car was overturned. The
force was tremendous. The car was total
wreck and the six passengers were buried
beneath the shivered glass and broken
timbers.
The passengers and the driver, Saunders.
were taken from the mass Of wreckage and
carried into q neighbOring saloon, where
they at once received medical attention.
Driver Saunders was taken to police sta
ton in an ambulance in au unconscious
condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
SEW-C -CENTURY CLUB.
To Celebrate Its Fourth Anniversary and
Omen tho Now CInh IIniIsn

The Ncw-Century Club Of this city will
celebrate its fourth anniversary and omen
its handsome new building, OH Delaware
avenue, Tuesday afternoon, .lanuary 3lst.
The programme will be as follows
Greeting, Mrs. Abby Woodnut Miller.
president "Sew-Century Club of Whining.
ton"
Dedication poem, Mrs. Susan Mari
Spauldng, "Ncw-Century Club of Wash
ington.h
Open discussion. Subject "Tho
Woman's Club" ]. What may be its
influence in the community? ? Led by Mrs.
Mary Il. Mumford, "New-Ccntury Club
Philadelphia; Mrs. Eliza Spruat Turner
"New-Century Guild" Philadelphia: 2
What may be its influence iii the home +?
Led by Dr. Jennie de la NJ. Lozier, prcsi
dent "Soross," New York city. 3. What
are its intellectual possibilities? Led by
Mrs. Helen fiscock Backus, president
"Erooklyn Woman's Club"
The reception in honor of the opening
of the club house will be at o'clock. rs
this reception the members will be entitled
10 bring two non-memberS as gltests, one
a resident Of Wilmington and the other u
On-rcSideut
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
can N, as . mark for the envy, of his fellows

can as mark for the envy of his fellows.
The House east u votes for Gray.
In tile Senate, Speaker Houston an
nonnced the standing committees, as fol-
lows:
Corporations-W Watson, Pyle Records.
Cities and TOWNSVILLE, Ross, Lacy.
Enrolled Bills-Lacy, Watson, Pilling,
McMullen.
Elections Watson. Records. McMullen.
Accounts-ltoss, Williams, Pilting.
Clalms-Records, Lacy McMullen.
Finance-lilling, Williams, Ross.
,ludicary--ltOss, Williams. Pillng.
Revised Statutes Williams, Records,
Pilling
Agricnlture-M McMullen, Lacy, Ross.
irnting-lacv. Ross, Pyle
observation-disclosures, Watson, Pyle.
THE HOUSE COMMITTEES.
In the House the following standing
committees were announced by Speaker
Whiteman:
Rulcs-Day, Armstrong the Speaker
Ways and Means-Harrington Brian,
nascy,
Elections Kenney, Pratt, Jacobs.
Judiciary-Cooch, kenney, Harrington,
Watkins, Armstrong
Revised Statutes-Saulsbury Hickman,
Gam, Hall, Watkins.
Federal Re!ations-Lynch, Jacobs, Como
way
Crimes and Punishments-Jacobs, Seyil,
Spruance.
Municipal Corporations Hall,
Dasey, Watkins, Prettyman.
Claims-Dasey, Armstrong, Cooch.
Printing-lIall, Day. Armstrong.
Divorces-Day, Jacobs, Spruanee, Seyl,
Pratt.
Enrolled Bills--Sevil, Gam, Whittock,
Salisbury, Kenney, Conoway, Harrington,
Lynch.
Observation-Disclosures Spurance, Pratt.
Private COrporations-Watk Hick.
man, Cooch, Salisbury, Gam.
Constitutional Reform-Conoway Ken
ney, Dasey.
Agriculture-Pratt, Whittock. Pretty
man.
Vital Statistics-Brian, Gam, Harring-
ton.
Fish, Oysters and Game-Gam, savil,
Bryan
Temperance-Whittock, Lynch, Como.
way.
hccounts-Armstrong Brian, Day.
Roads and Vacant Lands-Prettyma
Pratt, Whittock.
Appropriations-lIal Watkins, Hick-
man. Cooch, salisbury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

pcter i Ford, the well-kuown morocco
manufacturer, was ont sleighing Monday
afternoon. Ilc drove pair OF spirited
steris attached 10 a swift gliding cutter. AS
he tjirned tile corner IF Eighth and Union
streets The runner Of the cutter caught III
the street railway track, the sleigh upset
and instantly there was a runaway. MIR.
Ford was thrown to the ground hut unin-
iGred. The fri-tcned .tccds continued
along Eighth street TO Van Buren, where
they cOlIIded with ain Eighth street electric
ear, The front of the cur was Stove in
and The glass in the window broken. The
nteIormnn escaped serious injury, hut the
pole Of the cutter was broken. fihc horses
were afterwards captured before much
damage was done, One Of the steeds was
badly cut and bruised about the legs the
other was uninjured. The loss is trivial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
rHE PROPOSED SEW R4ILw4r.
The General Impression of the Enterprise
in New Castle.

in New Castle.
Special Correspondence Of GaZetteand journal
NEW CASTLE. Jan 13.--rhe subject of
the proposed electric railway between this
city AMI Wilmington is receiving much
attention in New Castle Just now. The
project is looked on with favor by most OF
the prominent business men and
citizens in general, who are 50.
confident of the success Of the enter
prise providing the charter is secured,
that many Of them are willing to take
stock in and back up The scheme substan.
italy, The New Castle and Wilmington
Electric Railway Company, if the charter
is granted by the Legislature, will have the
two cities connected by railway line by
the beginning of the summer. One of the
several hackers OF the railway in this city
stated to THE GAzETrE's correspondent
YESTERDAY that already sufficient amount
of capital had been secured, and thst the
road would surely he q go.
The route the line will take has not vet
been agreed UPON one very wise SUCCESS
ton as TO the course it will take is over
Third street bridge Wilmington, through
South Wilmington to New Castle avenue,
to Chestnut street, to Delaware and Market
streets, which is the centre Of the city, and
in direct communication with the new
market, Jail town hall, police station,
rost-oitiCe and principal business places.
The rDud might possibly be extended to
the railroad station and Dobpinsville, by
way Of Delaware, Union, South ana Seventh
streets.
The plant of the concern it is proposed
TO establish here aud it is expected ii will
also he used in lighting the city by cleo
tricity providing Council will legislate III
favor uf it. Il is the general impression
that the line win better the business inter-
ests OF New Castle in more ways than one,
and than the turnpike bcrween the two
cities will rapidly build up with suburban
residences
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
touch him. / guess I was afraid he had a

touch him. guess was afraid he had a
revolver still and would shoot me.
"Ile had been lounging around in his
stockinged feet, but now had on his shoes,
hat and oyercoat. lie was aching very
calmly. After while he walked right
out through the crowd and up the street.
They followed on his heels and he began
to rum
When caught by Clerk Of Select Councils
Stroud and Druggist Barnes. vonng RoEerl
was running into Alderman CARVINGS cigar
store.
To his captors he declared that he had
started out for that very place to give him
self up. He did show at this time some
fear Of the crowd. In the cell, later, how
ever he ate cakes comPlacently, and at the
hearing, ut which he was bound over, he
stood twirling his cap with the air OF a
muGh-ahused individual. He is only q
years old, of medium height, and weighs
about loo pounds. He is very muscular
ami well built, but has a rather haug.dOg
look.
HE was not drunk at dinner time"
asserted kildey. 'and had not been drink
ing Il drop. His mother had spoken to
him about going to work just before left.
When was gone, SO my wife has told me.
his father said, There goes Will to work,
Just as other boys Of your age do. Why
don't you be q man and go to worl:p Tom
sat still and stared down at the table
What are you looking al" asked his
father. Go to - and find out retorted
Toni and then he went upstairs and got
my revolver
"ilc first saw the revolver last Thursday.
lie was in my room while was shaving
and saw il in the drawer. What's that Y
he asked. My six-shouter, said l. He took
i out and looked at it. Its dandy, isn't
IL? he remarked. After the shooting he
went upstairs and carefully laid ii back in
the drawer again.
FLIGHT OF A YOUNG BROTHER.
Young Rogers must have fired six shots
IN al, as the revolver was emptied. If
there had been seventh bullet he might
have killed his little brother Harry. The
lad, frightened by the shooting, had run
into the cellar and tried to get out by
thrusting himself through the front win
dow. After getting his head through he
found himself stuck. His brother, having
fired the last Shot beard the noise and
locked down from the doorway. "What
in - are YOU doing there" he exclaimed
Get back in agan!'
The bullet thar entered the old mans
breast, passed above the heart and then fell
in remarkable course to his stomach amt
detected up again into the liver. The
doctors had n long search finding it. They
cannot locate the bullets in the two
women. The hospital is new one, hardly
all furnished yet, but was fortunately,
open
After working from o'clock, this after
noon, until 10 o'clock, tonight, the sur
geons at the hospital at last succeeded in
linding the bullet which cost Thomas
Rogers, Sr., his life. They discovered it
buried on the side of the backbone out
side the articulation Of the 10Th rib, on
the right side. 1t had caromed from the
left chest TO the abdomen, passing through
the liver to the ninth rib on the right side
and from thence to the backbone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
none ERs HEAD FOR TRIAL.
His Mother and sister Are Both Sinking
and Not Expected to Live.

CHESTER, Jan. 16.-Thomas Rodgers. Jr..
was to-day committed to jail by Coroner
Quinhy to await the action of Jury at the
March term of court.
Kind neighbors have been busy all day
proYdiug the children with good warm
clothing so they can attend their father 5
funeral which will take place OH Wedncs-
day afternoon. The care and forethought
of the good mother was demonstrated to-
day when insurance policies were found
upon the lives OF the father, the mother
Mrs. Kildev and Thomas.
The doctors discovered the bullet in Mrs
kildey to-day and removed it. 1t was felt
by the doctor projecting between the
her body through the lower third OF the
shoulder blade, and had thus passed
through her body. Both Mrs. Rodgers
and Mrs. kildey are sinking rapidly and
cannot live many hours longer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
SIX MORE YEARS FOR GRAY
Elected by the Legislature to
Succeed Himself.
A JUDICIARY RETIREMENT MOVE
Every Electric Railway to Run
to New Castle.


Special Correspondence OF tiazette aud journal
Dover, Jan. l6. 6.--Folowing the prece.
dent of the organization caucus, the legis-
lative caucus for United States Senator,
State treasurer and auditor of accounts to-
night, was one Of the briefest and most
harmonious on record.
of course Senator Gray was chosen to
succeed himself, and equally of course
State Treasurer Wilbur H. Burnite and
Auditor John 7. Dulaney were chosen to
succeed themselves.
The, caucus was rather late in getting
started. owing Ia the desire of the rest 10
await the arrival of Speaker Houston and
one or two others BY the evening train.
Very soon after their arrival. at 9.25. the
caucus assembled in Representatives Hall,
and within ten minutes the whole bust
ness was transacted and the doors re-
opened.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
~ -
DEATH ON THE RifL.
An Unknown Man Meets death at Clay.
mont Stntinn.

While walking along the railroad track
together with three companions yesterday
week an oystermun, whose name Is
unknown, was struck and almost instantly
killed near Claymont station. His com
Ranions were Richard JosGphs, Peter
We're journeying from Baltimore to Phla-
delphia and kept to the railroad When
they saw the tram approaching all sue.
ceeded in Jumping from the track except
the deceased. He was caught in the mad
clutches of the engine and hurled many
feet to death. He landed on his head,
crushing his skull
The remains were brought to this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
SEN.irOR GR.IY.



Special Dispatch 70 Gazette and Journal.
DOVER, Jan. 1s.--i5oth branches of the
General Assembly met in Joint session in
the hall Of the House of Representatives
lit uoon, to-day, Speaker Houston OF the
Senate presiding.
The journals of the two bodies, as far as
they related 10 the vote for United States
senator taken yesterday, were read and
compared. ..-..
they showing that George Gray had re-
cciyed the votes OF a majority of the mem
bers Of each House, Speaker Houston de.
clarcd him elected United States Senator
from Delaware for the constitutional term
of six years, beginning March ith, 1893,
The Joint session then dissolved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

A horse, attached to sleigh, ran away
on Eleventh street tuesday morning. The
frightened animal dashed down Market
street, and in front Of tue Opera House
got upon the Sidewalk ami continued
thereon to Eighth street, down which
thoroughfare it sped to French, where it
was stopped by Police Officer Peterson.
The runaway narrowly escaped striking
several people and teams. and struck d
post, but no damage was done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

At the annual meeting Of the Security
Trust aaf SAFE DEPOSIT Company, held
were c,eatcd Bcninmin Nieds, Henry q.
Robinson, William +. Baucrsl;, William
". Field jamcS 4 Hart Henry T. Dure,
lpsnDh H. Chandler, NJ D., j. Davis Siser,
puaiP Plunkett, Charles II. Fritz, Archi-
bald \. tapelle, William Il. Brinckle,
~amaei g. simmons, William J. McClary,
Jphn Il, latum, They will meet for or.
sAniLNLion ON NehrMnrr 1st
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
TIE FILLING AMENDMENE


nnus Vote of All the Members.
Special Dispatch 10 Gazette and journal.
DOVER, Jan. lS--On motion of Mr..
Cooch, the bill ratifying the Pilling con-
stitutional amendment was passed in the
House, this morning, By the unanimous
vote of all the u members.
In the Senate Mr. Filling introduced the
Wilmington & Brandywinc Electric Rail
way bill.
Senator Pilling also gave notice of bill
appropriating $4,000 to Delaware College.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal.
NEw CASTLE, Jan. ls.--.loh M. Will
son, 4 student At Lshilh University, met
with bad accident Thursday morning.
lie was landing rifle, the property af
his roommate, When The weapon Went oil,
ana sent \ bullet through the tleshy pare
of his right arm, near the elbow, it comm !.
through u, ;ha wrist. The wound was d
yegy painful une the bone being much
shattered The injuries were dressed and
he was sent 10 his homie arriving here
after tedious ride late Thursday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
State Treasurer to have printed GOO copies

State Treasurer to have printed GOO copies
of his report was Concnrred in.
Mr.. Dasey offered an amendment to the
House joint resolution relating to the con.
tingent fund appropriation for the Secre-
tary of state. rho amendment simply
makes the title conform TO the body of the
resolution as amended by the Senate Zap
propriating $500 instead Of 5000. Agreed
to.
Mr.. Dasey offered joint resolution ap-
propriating $l&l3l in payment Of balance
due Secretary Marvel Adopted.
Notice: BY Mr. Sprlancc, to incorporate
the Delaware Shade Tree Company; to in
corporate the Francis Kelley DiStilling
Company; to amend chapter 80. Vol.
NNll.; by Mr.. Armstrong, to incorporate
the Dover and Camden Electric Railway
Company; by MIR Conawav, to divorce
Myers from Florence +. Cassons.
Introduced: By Mr.. Spruance, to incOr-
porate the EnoCh Moore e. Sons Company.
Adjourned until II Il. m. Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Thomas L. Harvey, who so lnysteriously
disappeared from his home nj mis- city
several weeks ago, has been located iii
Newport News, Va, where he recently
government. Colonel Wainright received
word Tuesday that the pension Of Harvey
had been drawn, and that he gave his
post office address as Newport News,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
SATURDAY. H1hF. HOLIDAY.
Movement for tho Closing of business
Places at Noon on saturday During
July and August.

hhiS anu august.
1t is stated that there is a movement on
foot in certain business circles Looking
toward the establishment of the Saturday
half holiday during July aud August, rs It
exists in other states. tfhe report is that
the present session OF the Legislature will
be called upon 10 take action in regard to
the matter, and thar the result Of their Dc
liberation NAV be the passing of a law ucr
complishinS the desired object.
several merchants Were approached in
regard 10 the matter yesterday, and al-
though none could be found who had
taken any immediate steps 10 petition the
Legislature To act in the premises, still
some OF them did not see why such d
scheme would not be successful in the end.
Others had not given the matter sufficient
reflection, but declared that they would
have something TO say later on. II is
claimed that Delaware should by all
means have law of this kind, and per-
sons interested will urge its passage by
the legislature
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Harry White and George Miller of this city
70 shoot at 20 birds each for s25 Side.
The match will take place January 25th.
Each contestant has posted sic forfeit
money
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Mrs. Mary NJ. Dillon, an old and highly
respected resident Of thiS city, died Tuesday
morning at No. SOL West street. aged 81
years. The cause OF death was pneumonia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
CHICAG0'S LATEST DANGER
Another Street Car Run Down
by a Locomotive.
SEVEN PERSONS BADLY INJURED
One of the Victims win Die
From His Hurts.

The Driver Attempted tn Cross the Tracks
when the Eepiaiy Moving Train Ran
Into the Car--SiX Passengers and tho
Driver Buried in li.e Eujns--A Police
man Fatally Hurt.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-18
All for Silver.

The meeting of the committee of arrangements on General weaver's reception, on Saturday night last took additional steps to make the event a grand success. The subcommittee reported srogress.
 The program as arranged provides for the meeting Of General Weaver 8, Fairbsnk with the six horse coach "Modoc." The horses and coach will be tastefully decorated with appro- priate banners. A committee consist ing of c. W. Leach, w. F. StauntOn, G. w. Seaverns. s. NJ. Barrow, Geo. Fi,ts and $. c. Bagg will meet him at the train.
 In the afternoon General Weaver will he taken down through the Lucky Cuss mine by Supt. Staunton.
 In the evening a reception will be held at the court house where every one, including ladies. are expected to call and shase the hand of the silver haired champion of the white metal
 Alter the reception, which will last till 30, General Weaver will address th- citizens at Schieff-lii Hall.
 Between and 5 "'clpcx grand display of fireworks will be one of th, features of the affair. These have been ordered from San Francisco and will be here by express on Thurs' day.
 All citizens are requested to decor ate their places of business ard resi- dences on Friday. Flags will bs raised on all public buildings.
 Go G, N. G. A. will turn out TT q escort General Weaver into Schi-f ir Hall in the evening.
 Bontire-, anvils and bombs vii a. liv-n the occa-i~n. IL will be or ol the biggest demonstrations ever | Id in Tombstone.
Tombstone epitaph., 1893-01-18
Press Meeting.

The special meeting of the Arizona Press association was held in fhoenix on Saturday last. The following pre- amble and resolution were adopted:
 Recognizing the ability and integ- rity of l.. c. Hughes. ediror of the Tucson Star, and realizing his many years If great service to the people Of Arizona. IL is therefore
 RESOLVED, By the Press associa- ton of Arizona. that we hereby en- dorse Editor Hughes for the po-iii. n O. governor Of Arizona. and ask Presi dent Cleveland to lift this high office out of the old time political ruts and appoint Arizons's ablest newspaper editor to the position.
 The advissbility of changing the place Of the annual meeting from Tue con to Phoenix was discuss ed.
 In the evening a meeting was held at the governors room st which the statehood question was fully discussed Speeches were made by Governor Murphy, Judge A. c. Baker, J. F. Wilson, of Prescott, Attorney General Herring. Hon. John c. Herndon, ex- Gov. Zulick, Hon. T. G. Norris and others. It was decided that Governor Murphy could be of valuable assist ance in bringing about statehood by his presence at Washington and a resolution was adopted to the effect that immediate steps be taken to send him there.