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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

A bill has been prepared by William $.
Priclett and was sent To Dover Monday,
and is now in the hands of Representative
Cooch for presentation to the Legislature,
Of fractional licenses to old licensees, that
is not to grant them TO new place that
has not yet made formal appearance be-
fore court in regular term The bill does
not affect in any way existing licenses,
which are aSsignable for a fraction Of y
term, as contemplated by law. The bill
cnbodies the views and sentiments Of the
Law and Order Society. The original
fractional law applies to inns and tavcrns
already licensed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Theodore II. Pratt, who was at one time
a well-known bricklaver and contractor in
ble c. Green, charged by his wife with de-
scrtion and non.support. In the absence
Of Squire smith Pratt was given hearing
before Squire Monaghan. Mrs. Pratt testl'
fed that her husband had not lived with
her for several months and had not con.
tributed to her support during that time.
Sometimes he would come home and stay
a few days. but would go away again. She
did not know where he stayed while away
from the house Pratt was held under
$500 bail for court, in default of which he
was committed. Pratt was al one time the
owner of considerable property and did a
good business as u contracting bricklayer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
PRdrEIE rfREs RtgrsG.
Much Property Destroyed and a Man an,
Lis Milp IatALiY ntrneh.

GARpry CtTS, KAN. March ~. Wide.
spread and destructive prairie fires have
been raging in rms vicinity ior the past
two days. saturday, Frant; Gruner. living
ID miles east Of here. lost M his buildings,
household goods farm impements, &r,
saTinc nothing but the clothing Of him
self and family
! u. Meter, LIVING ten miles north, was
equally unfortunate.
Three school houses in tho north and
east portions Of ths county were also
burned, and many farmers have lost large
stacks of hay and other property
Yesterday a strong wind was blowing
from the southwest. and last night word
reached here that the farm of Mr.. Andrew
son, seven miles southeast of here. wa,
swept bare ny the flames and beth Andrew
son and his wife SO badly burned tha,
the husband soon died ami his wife can
| live bnt few hours.
Extensive fires were raging last evening
| in the northwest. east an splIth, and II (
| feared great damage vii! DC done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
ForSD DEAD ON THE R1ILRoAD.
violent Death of Joseph Iowber, a Well
known Resident of This CITY.

AT ali early hour sunday morning the
dead body of Joseph l.owber was found
lying along the F., W. * h. railroad tracks,
between Gordon Heights and Bellevue,
The discovery was made by the crew of an
extra engine coming from Philadelphia,
and the body was brought to this city by
the next train coming down.
Deputy Coroner Fox had the body taken
to the morgue, where he soon identified it.
Then the family of the deceased were mott.
lied, and the body removed to his late
home, No. SAG Madison street.
How the unfortunate man came to his
death is not known. lie left home Satur-
day night for walk down town and was
seen at several places up to 9 o'clock. II
Is supposed that he got OH train going to
Philadelphia and fcll off at the place
where the body was found. His skull was
fractured, but beyond a few bruises he
was not otherwise marked
Mr. l.owber was blacksmith by trade,
and was for long time foreman of the
blacksmith shop Of Mclcar n Kendalls
carriage factory. Recently he was EN-
ployed ~ the Diamond State rolling mills.
Deceased was about ~ years oil and
| leaves u widow and several children. He
! was member Of Lafayette Lodge. No ID,
| 4. +, < A. NJ. which organization will
| have charge OF his funeral, which was held
| yesterday afternoon
Investigation byCoroner' s Jury was begun
OH Monday. Mrs. Marin I.owber the vii,
| Of the deceased, testified that her husband
1 left home about g O'clock, saturday even
ing. He was then in good spirits and sale
he was going TO get shaved. There wa.
nothing unusual in his manner. She die
| not sec him again until nis body WA
4 brought home He had hut little money
with him. George Young testified that III
say him in FehrenbAths Saloon Fourtt
and French streets about . o'clock tina
evening. MIR Lowbcr then had his cane an,
hat. several persons testified that they say
Mr.. Lower drinking, but said he was no
drunk. fhc hat and cane have not beer
found
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
a,ailrnasI Gines.
WILMINGTON AND NORTHERN
wv RAILRNAn COMPANY.

w hAlLNoAp IoAIANis -.. ....
Time-tnble in effect November sIth, lSl1
Iruius leave Wilmington Frnnch street
riationl for .. n q. Junction, aontchanin.
Guyenccurt Granogue, Cossart, rnadds roru
Junction porupsou, West Chester, Embreoville,
Morton vile, CuntosYiile. WRynesourg Junction,
Sprinfeid, Joanna, Birisb1ro, Heading and In
t.rinedia.e stations, daily, except sunday, 100
a. m. and 40 p. Ia, sunday only, buy q IN.
and 1.i5 p IN.
FOR II. s. D. Junction, Montchanin, nnyen-
court, Granogne, COssart, Chadds FORD june
iiou pocopson, West Chester, Embreevllle,
Mortunyllle, COntesgilIe, Waynesburg j JUNCTION.
Springfield and Intermediate sAlions- daily
except sunday at 5.aO p. IN. sunday only, at
For uoltesv lie, West Chester and interrnV-
| dinte RtntlOns, naiiy, except sunday at SOY r.
| IN and $50 y. III. sunday only, mt SUI a. m,
| l.,s and 4,nJ 7. IN
| Trims arrive ut Wilmington, CFronch street
| stHiion,, from Readng, Blrdaboro. Joanna.
| Springfield, Waynesburg Junction, Coatesvillo
| Murtonyille. Embrroyille. NoHt Chostora
| Pocoppon, Chndd's Ford Junction, tosSart,
| l,rnnuguo, GuypHcourt, Montchanin, H. q q.
| junction and intermediate stations, daily, az
| lO;i IL N. and G.lSp y. IN.
| From Springfield, WRyaeaburE junction,
| CoatosvilIo, Murtonyila, fmDroeville, Pocop-
| eon, West Chester. Enadd's Ford Junction, Co.'S
| sart, tirauoGue, inyencDurt, MUntcharin, u. d
| q. Junction auI intermediate stations, daily,
| ESQ and 1884 a. IN. ana q. q p. NJ
From Cnateayille, West Chester and inter-
| ~ edinto stations daily, except Sunday, Mt az
| u. M. and a,29 ~ IN. Daily at S'aO and lOis a
A. q. MCCArsLAND, superintendent
BUNNhSS BRIGGS, Con. PISS Agent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
WARREN rs. COLUMBI.4.
The Meeting at the Columbia Athletic
Club. Saturday SeNt, at Washington
Mhnt the Marren Athletea VIII Do.

The entertainment to be given next Sat
urlay by the Columbia Athletic Club of
Washington, b. G., will he attended by
large delegation of Warren men.
James Corrigan, w. A, G., will meet
John Monterey. IL pounds, of the Rox.
bury Athletic Club OF Philadelphia. Al
though the Warren man is not very we'll
known he is thought highly of for his
ability to stand punishment and good re-
suits arc expected of him. Lynch of the
W. A. G., will meet Batcmau of the G. a.
c, This will be in the ll5.pound class
The Warren representative is reported in
good condition. lii the l22-pound class
James Skelly. w. A. c., will meet George
Holland Of the Wynnewood Club of Phila-
deiphia James Film, w. A. c.. of whom
there is also good report, will meet Cook
Of the Columbus. There has been some
difficulty in obtaining an opponent for
lie Roy Welsh, the Warren heavy. weight.
There is no one in view yet, although the
Columbas have searched through Philn-
delphia, Washington and Newark, \. j.
1t IS promised anyway at then next meeting
of the Columbias in April, they will have
4 man to meet the Warren heavyweight.
In addition there are q number Of other
events promised for Saturday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The Wilmington branch of the NEAL
Mission Society held largely attended
meeting Tuesday afternoon. in West
Presbyterian Church. Mrs, A. n. keigwin
presided. The reports of the annual meet.
ing held in Philadelphia were read. Mrs.
keigwin read a paper On Near and Far
Views of McAll Work" Miss Emma Lore
sang beautiful solo. A letter from Mrs
Park hurst of New York, president of the
national society, was rend by Mrs. Renton
The story prepared by Mrs. William
Crosby was read by Mrs. Philip Quigley
Mrs. Victor Pyle and Mrs. White sang a
dnet. The regular routine business was
transacted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The second concert of the Ferd Fulmer
Tneslav niebt, Tic Pbiibarmonic Club Of
New York made its first appearance here
in aid of the local singers. The visiting
club filled a large share of the evenings
programme. Miss Marion 8. Weed, mezzo-
soprano was listened to with great pleasure.
Most Of the numbers were cncored. The
chorus work OF the local singers was of a
high order and received woll-merited no.
tice from the audience,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
It is reported that there is an epidemic of

II is reported that there is an epidemic OF
pink eve i'll this city.
Chairman Scott of the Levy Court is de-
tanned home BY sickness.
The Wilmington Turngemeinde gave a
masquerade ball in Turner's Hall, Fifth
and Walnut streets. last Tuesday evening.
A quartet of colored vocalists, known az
the Tennessee Warblers, gave an excellent
musical entertainment at Epworth VI. f.
Church last Tuesday night.
Letters Of administration were granted
on Tuesday By Register C1oCh on the
estate of John Diehl of AZ. Georges hun
drcd to Christopher !. VANDERBILT.
The Delaware Field Club is making pre-
parations for its summer schedule of sports.
1t is reported that there will be no base
ball team. Cricket ana tennis will take its
place
A new fire plug has been placed at tho
northeast corner Sixth and Market streets
near the Delaware Bank. The plug is to
replace the one that was disarTanged by
the frost last january.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
IN THE MARX ETS.
Fish and Eggs Cheaper and the Supply
Good Poultry Scarce,


North Carolina shad and herring from
the fishing banks Of New Foundland can
be seen on at the various fish markets in
the city. The shad season is a little back
ward but they seem to be coming in fairly
large quantities and enough to supply the
demand. Shad are worth about ST5 q
hundred. A single one costs from 65 cents
to SIPS. HERRING is very cheap. They
are worth $3.50 hundred or 40 and As
cents dozen.
During the Lenten season the most
desirable articles of food are fish and eggs.
These have lately come down in price and
the supply is large. Eggs are worth 10
cents dozen by the crate. Potatoes arc
also very reasonable. White potatoes are
now selling for 81 a bushcl.
| Apples arc in demand and are sell
! ing at 81 barrel. Florida tomatoes arc
worth IS cents quart. Poultry of all
kind is scarce, although the demand is
! great
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

In the case of George +. Wilson vs..
Joseph c. Hutchison, from superior court,
given to referees in the law library room,
trial began Monday morning and ter
minated Tuesday. The cause OF action
was breach Of warranty of II horse in the
trade of pair OF mules for the horse
Referees awarded that Wilson. plaintiff,
pay Wilson 800 with interest since March
bath, 1892, and also the costs in the suit,
Martin h. Burris for defendant and y. ".
Davis for plaintiff
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The Philadelphia NJ. l.. Conference, in
session at Sorristown, adjourned ON Tues.
day. Among the appointments were the
following of local interest; Germantown,
Haines street, Il. w. HUMPHREYS; Portland,
Oliver Stogden; Trinity, Philadelphia,
Jacob Todd; Phpnixvile, II. r. Qpgg;
Shenandoah William Pewicki Philadei,
Christ Church, W. j. Stevenson Supcrin.
tendent NJ. +. Hospital, Philadelphia. 4
Rittenhouse; Landenberg and Flint Hill
Delaplaine Collie.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
GUN CLUD DITEs.

The Arrangements for Tournaments,
lsadge shoots and Spring Meetings of
tho Various Local Mlrk-men.
The dates of April 25th, 18th 9th is ar
ranged for the Wilmington Rod and Gun
club annual spring tournament, which
Will be held here. The promise is Of a
Club will hold its monthly badge shoot
Saturday afternoon next at the ctab
grounds. beyond Eleventh street bridge.
The Diamond State Gun Club is arranging
for an carly date fnr match. The
Wawasct Gnn Club al MS next meeting
will consider tho ACCESSIBILITY Of holding a
spring tournament III" members Of the
ported discussing the question OF removing
from their present quarters 1t Front and
| Union streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 4.-Shortly after
midnight Henry Kaiser and Jacob Holse.
two toughs, aged - and % years. re,pcc-
lively, were arrested charged with The
murder Of F. Z. Brown, the Clcago.St.
Louis commission merchant who was
beaten % death by iootpads some days
ago, and for whose murderers rewards 40.
gfcgating $500 have boon offered. The
men were positively identified by two col
ored women who saw them. Later Charles
Mcdonald, another local tough, was iden.
titled by the two women.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The car float being built by the jackson
,SSharp Company for the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Company, for service at Phila.
delpha. was successfully launched on
Tuesday. There was no christening cere-
mony. MANY spectators were. present.
The boat is $50 feet long 80 feet beam and
feet deep.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

A new force of bricklayers was put on
at the new post.otfice building Tuesday
morning. From this on the work will be
pushed with all the rapdity possible, The
expenditures will be al the rate of $50, 900
per month for the next seven months
The brick and stone work of the walls is
now in hand and by summer time the
new structure will disclose some evidence
OF completion 90 far as the external part of
the big building is concerned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

session Of Congress the sum of s37 600 was
appropriated with which to pay employees
OF the bureau of engraving and printing,
and omect incidental expenses during the
present fiscal year. 1t has Just been dis
covered that the ongrossed bill signed by
the President only contained the sum Of
S37. The clerical error cannot now be rec
titled
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The following charters have been re-
vile Lodge No. 10, X. r.; the Enoch Moore
& Sons Company; incorporators, Enoch
Moore George b. Moore and EnoGh Moore,
Jr. The purpose of the company is to con
tinue the general business Of Enoch Moore
as carried on now at the shIp-yard. The
capital stock is $50, 900 in 500 shares of SlOt
each,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
TINE mar STATE Gas COMPANY
The Annual Meeting Held Hcre--Direc-
Tors Elegted--It WAS a Private Meeting.

tors Eiecteu--it WAS fri'hie hce'hs'
The Bay State Gas Company held its
annual meeting in the office, third story
Of the Lentral Bank building, FIFTH and
Market streets, Yesterday. The meeting
WAS private. At its close at noon in reply
THE GAZETTE ]. Edward Addicks SAID
"No there was nothing done. Directors
were elected the same as last year" Did
anything transpire in regard to financial
malters?' the reporter asked. No, no
nothing at all" Mr. Addicks replied
There we're eight or ten persons present
most of whom are strangers here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Francis Murrison, formerly OF England, has
hscHmn Orgnnist and choirmaster at st.,
Micha' lis Church.
he Roy. II. +. Carpenter has been invited
TO becons part OF townsend III. T.. Church
next conference year.
Mayor Wiley returned from Chicago Mon
day. While IN that city he secured HpRcD in
The inlu tlial arts hui dug nj the World Fair
ior an exhibit TO be made by Wilmington Dem
tai compnng.
At u dinner givsn in honor of Senator
Dawes, IN NaShlngtOn, Monday night, nj the
Arlington Hotel, by his senatorial cUllcHguss.
Senator tray Of mis- state responded 10 tho
toast, THE President Of the United Statps."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

AT the meeting OF the Warren Athletic
Club on Tuesday evening il was arranged
to IEGve in the direction Of the formation
OF q military bicycle corps. H. E. Pennell
and John A. Jordan were appointed n
committee on organization. Colonel
Howard Simpson. inspector Of rifle prac-
tcc for State militia has expressed him
self heartily in support of the movement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Samuel Haman, samuel Combs and ".
S. Sherwood arrived here sunday night
from Europe, where they have been en-
gagged for the past Is months putting up
Jackson & Sharp cars. They have been al
work in Paris. Berlin, st. Petersburg and
Marie, France. George Edwards, another
of the party, will return next week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

WAsHrNGToN. March 14.-Western Con-
gressmen who approached the President
To urge the claims OF Il western candidate
for the office of commissioner of pensions
arc authority for the statement that Mr..
Cleveland informed them that he had
about determined to appoint an eastern
man TO this position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

While at the lire in the Bradford Bnild-
ing, Tuesday morning, the Water Witch
Company lost spanner and a plug
wrench The finder of these articles will
confer favor by returning them to the
engine house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
NINE MEN KILLED
And Several Dangerously Injured by
Explosion in u Coal Mine.

Explosion in u Coal Mine.
KANSAS Cry, Mo, March IA special
TO the Star from McAlster, /. A., SAYS
mine No. /, owned by the Choctaw Coal
Company at Anderson, |. T., six miles
east of here on the Choctaw Coal &: Rail
road Company's property, is reported to
have exploded this morning.
Nine men are said to have been killed
and several injured dangerously.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
DENNSYLVANlA RAILROAD,
4 THE STANDARD RAILWAY OF AMElt.
iCA. PROTECTED THROUGHOUT BY TIE
mi ERLUCKING SWITCH AND BLOCK Siti-
NAL SYSTEM. PHILADELPHIA, WlLMlNG-
TON n BALTIMORE kAlLRoAh

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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The Eastern coal sales agents met in
New York Tuesday and agreed to reduce
at once the pScc of anthracite coal, 10
cents a ton on broken. 40 cents Oh egg, 90
cents on stove and so cents on chestnut
sizes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Lewis j Dewsnop charged with obtain
irtI money under false prctcHses. was dis
charged, compromise having been
Effected
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

A slight wreck occurred on Tuesday on
the T.. W. 4 Il. railroad at Bay View. Nd.
The brake beam of coal car in II south
bound freight train dropped and the car
was drrailed. Both tracks were blockaded
and trains were delayed about m hour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The Rev. George bragg. editor of the
Church Adrorate. preached Tuesday night at
st. Matthew's Mission.