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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

James Mcdaniel, an old coored man.
known in Media and Chester as "uld
Slave. was found dead Sunday along the
West Chester road. lie was in the hnbit
of INDUCING in heavy periodical drinking
spells and Us he had been drinking heavily
during the day, it is supposed he fell in
The highway and was frozen to death.
Mcdaniel was u slave in Tennessee and
after the war came north, taking the name
of the man who had owned him for 70
wears. Apart from his love for strong
drink he was naturally bright and ntelli-
gent and quite character in his way. He
was known as Il walking speak easy, and
for several years sold liquor on the big
days at Chester Heights and Brandywine
Summit camp-meetings. Two years ago
he got wildly drunk on his own whisky
while selling at Chester Heights and be-
came so reckless in tho illicit business that
he was caught in the act and on convic-
ton was sent to Jail for three months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Frederick, Hilbiber is mourning the loss
of a family pet in the shape OF beautiful
rabbit, which shufiled off this mortal
coil sometime Friday night or in the carly
morning hours. For several years this
rabbit has held proud position in the
Hilbiber family, ana when its death was
announced on Saturday there was general
sorrow throughout the household. Ned,
Tor that was his name, took sick when the
recent cold snap first put in an appear
ance, and since that time has been grad.
ually on the decline. until death relieved
his suffering this morning. Ills symptoms
seem to completely battle the members OF
the Hilbiber house, who areinclincd to the
belief at last that he must have had the
grip. However, the cause of Neds taking
Off will probably never be known, as he
has gone TO his reward, leaving no word
behind. 1t is not probable that a post
mortem will be held upon the remains,
and death, it is thought, was due to natural
causes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
PURsUED by THE COLD.
Old Founders Forced to Leave The
Favorite Haunts and Seek shelter Els

Old Founders Forced to Leave Their
Eavorite Hauuts and Seek shelter Else
where.
The recent cold snap has done more to
rid the streets of old FOUNDERS and coast
ers than the combined efforts of the local
constabularv could possibly accomplish
They have forsaken their favorite haunts
entirely Of late, and have been forced to
seek shelter in more cOngenial quarters.
The coast district, which has for many
years been known as the abode of the
''rounder," is entirely forsaken. When
asked what had become of this particular
type a resident of the coast only shook
his head on Monday, and pointing to
the thermometer hanging from the door
of II neighboring store. left his interroga-
tor to draw his own conclusions as to the
whereabouts of the absentees.
The police have practically nothing to
do since the cold weather set i'll and not a
single name was to be fOnnd on the STATE
at police station Monday morning. What
is considered even more singular is the fact
that there were 10 prisoners to be ar
raigned when city court was convened this
morning. Court Crier Heal opened court
at the usual hour, but as there were no
DRINKS or cases OF any kind to come up,
court was declared adjourned. Persons
who have long been i'll the service of the
police department state that it is rare oc-
currence Indeed when not single drunk
is brought to the attention of Judge Ball.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
Installation of onIcers.eleet.

The grand archon and other grand
officers of the Grand Conclave Of liepta-
sophs, or 5. w. NJ, of Delaware, visited
Friendship Conclaye last Friday even.
ing, and, after viewing the ceremony Of
initiation of 1G candidates, proceeded to
install the following-named officers for
the ensuing term: Eminent Archon, NJ.
Il. Regain; W. Provost, George Cain;
Prelatc, w. Harry Rile; Chancellor
William A. Harvey; Inspector-general,
William Johnson; Recording Secretary,
c. !. Muslin; Financial Secretary, C. NJ.
Whitelock; Treasurer, A. b. Crossgrove;
Herald, Robert Rothwell; Warder,
Samuel Ovenshine; Sentinel, w. w.
Spence; Trustees, Q. l. Muslin, A. Il.
Crossgrove aud John Russell; Repre-
sentative 10 Grand Conclave, John Rus
sell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
THREE MEN KILLED.
Caught Under Falling walls by the Coll
lapse of building in PhiladeIpilla.

lapse oil "A building In 1'hilauslpnia.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 16.-Latc this after
noon the four.story brick building at jl7
Commerce street, occupied by the Nixon
brothers Paper Company, collapsed.
Seven men were in the building at the
time. Three were buried in the ruins and
killed one was badly hurt and three
escaped uninjured. The dead are Iohn
McKcnna and Joseph Wallace, packers,
and Albert w. Marker, foreman. Albert
Gales, coiorGd porter, was injured. The
three upper floors were stored full Of paper
bags.
In the office, in the rear Of the building
on the ground floor, W. II. Nixon, the
head of the company, Samuel BayieS, the
treasurer ana c. S. Forsythe, agent for
the Wilkinson automatic stokcr, were
seated talking shortly before 6 o'clock.
Gales, MGkenna, Wallace and Marker
were working further down toward the
doors. An Ominotis cracking OF splinter
ing joists was heard and then with terrible
suddenness the whole upper part of the
building came down with rush upon the
men on tine first floor. Gales was nearest
the front door and as the falling plaster
began to rattle about his head he made a
rush for the street. Just as he reached the
pavement the front wall fell upon him,
burying him out of sight. He escaped
with serious but not fatal internal in
juries.
When the building began to cave in Nc
Kenna, Marker and Wallace ran toward a
window in the rear of the store. The first
two reached it, but the tons of bricks,
ioists and paper fell upon them just as
they were about to jump ont and crushed
the life out of them. Wallace was caught
further back. and up to late hour to-
night his body had not been recovered.
The three gentlemen in the office escaped
uninjured, as the debris fell further front
toward the extreme rear. They were effect
ualled walled in however, by the ruins,
and were assisted out by the police and
firemen when they arrived on the scene.
The building is a total ruin. The loss is
about $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
historical SOCIETY.


--fOuf New members Elected.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Delaware Historical Society was held Mon.
day night. liz the absence Of Judge Wales
Henry q. Conrad took the chair. Other
members present We're Captain Henry d.
Nones, John j. Gallagher, Willard Hall
Porter, Harry Bringhurst, James l..
De You. The treasurer reported the sum
of S59332 as the credit in bank. The COM
mittee to arrange an exhibit at the Worlds
Fair reported progress.
Following new members were elected:
John d.. Bird, Leonard L. Wales, Jr.,
George $. Allmon, Robert Adair.
The following contributions were re-
ported: Vols. Nil. XIV, KIN. and
NNVII. of Niles Register, given by Henry
G. Conrad; THE Seal of the United States,
How 1t Was Developed and Adopted, !"
from the Department Of state, and Official
Records, War of the Rebellion.
Two volumes of the Columbian Magazine
and three almauacs dated 1893, 1901 and
1870 printed by Peter l}ryuberg, Market
street, Wilmington, were offered for sale
to the society. Action was deferred till
next meeting. Librarian Gallagher was
given permission to send photograph of
Old Swedes Church to William :. Sharp of
Trenton, MI. Mr.. sharp is getting up a
book on the Swedish settlements along the
Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
BoLrED rHnoUGn a WINDOW.


Escapes From the Pest-house.
James Brooks, coiored, who was re-
moved to the pest-house at Farnhurst,
on Thursday last, suffering from small
pox, escaped the vigilance of the nurse
Saturday night and secured his freedom
by boiling through the window. lie wan
dered aimlessly about all night shoeless
and with scarcely enough undcrclothing
on to hide his nakedness. He turned
up al the east junction of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad at Z o'clock sunday
morning. The crew of the train believed
the man to have escaped froman insane
asylum. They wrapped him in warm
blanket and placed him in an empty
box car. He was then brought to this
city.
About s o'clock Officer Eugene Mas
sey at police hea5I Garters received a
telephone message stating that the man
was in car ut the foot Of Market
street, and that he was insane beyond
all doubt. Mr.. Massey was about to
telephone TO the patrol stables 10 have
them bring the prisoner to city hall
when telephone message from Farm
hurst announced the fact that the man
had the smallpox and had escaped from
the pest-hOuse during Saturday night He
wandered about all night over the snow
and much surprise is expressed that he
did not freeze to death.
The almshouse wagon was sent to
this city when it became known that
the man had been found. He was taken
back and Immediately placed in irons to
prevent his escaping again.
REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
The case of Brooks has been reported
to the president of the Board of Health,
DIR. L. G. Shortlidgc, who has taken the
matter in hand. The car in which the
negro was brought to Market street has
been thoroughly fumigated with sulphur
candles.
The railway men at East junction
apparently knew nothing about the
nature of the case, supposing it to be
one of simple insanity. At any rate the
pesthouse ambulance could not reach
him with any facility by driving
through the deep snow to East juno,
ton, so that it was question OF
humanity whether the unfortunate man
was to be left so many hours longer, in
his naked condition, suffering in the
usual course of smallpox insanity in
the cold box car. He had dropped the
sheet that covered him. This was the
only garment Of any kind that he had
when he broke away from the aims,
house Saturday night.
The pesthouse wagon took him to
Farnhurst Sunday. 1t is reported
this morning that an Italian, one of the
railroad gang at East junction picked
up the sheet and wrapped it about jug
of beer that he was seen fetching from
the city,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

The suit Of Martha c. and James C..
MeComb VS.. the Mayor and Council of
Wilmington, has been amicably settled
out of court. The plaintiffs owned the
building at the corner of Third and Orange
streets and placed therein some additional
water fixtures without the knowledge of
the Water Department The department
sent bill for additional water rent. The
plaintiffs refused 10 pay the bill, and the
water department gave notice that unless
the bill was paid the water would be shut
on. The plaintiffs then secured an ipiunc-
ton to restrain the Water Department
has since been settled by counsel George
II. Bates, for the plaintiff, and City Solicit
tor Charles NJ. Curtis for the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
NEW CASTLE MUfUAL IYsURAScE E.
Annual Election of Onlcers--Statement
of Rusiness for the Past Year.


Monday morning at the New Castle
Mutual Insurance office the annual cleo
ton Of officers took place. The ticket
contained the names of the following
managers to hold office for three years |:
Clement 3. Smyth, William Herbert,
Ellwood Garrett, Henry +. Dure, Edward
Bringhurst, Jr. The ticket for tho or
ganization which takes place this after
noon is understood to be-; President,
William Candy; Vice-president, Il. T.
Bellah; Secretary and Treasurer, Mark
NJ Cleayer.
The annual statement comprised the
following figures Existing Insurance,
So, 1SS, 50173; amount of premium, notes
ard taxable values subject to assessment,
$345,313.35; paid losses by fire, So
499.2S; amount carried to profit and
loss, $5,716,67; to this amount should
be added the sum of $1,79450, paid on
account of fire loss OF 1891. The sur
plus fund is $l25,844.32.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
soUGHr 4 PLACE or SHELTER.
And Then an Ohicer Arrested Him and
Entered n Charge of T'resDnss

And Then an Officer Arrested Him and
Entered Charge of Trespnss.
George Morris is an industrious white
man and when he lives in this CITY boards
at No. 007 East Eighth street. For the past
few days he has been employed by Will
liam Campbell, cutting ice on the reser-
yoir, 50 he says. Monday afternoon he
reported for duty rs usual, and was told
by MIR. Campbell that the weather was too
cold To cut ice and he could go home.
Morris started home wheA he CHANGED to
meet James Wilson of Newark, Del. and
as he used to work for Mr.. Wilson, the
two were still old friends and entered a
neighborinS saloon to have an old time
chat. Each took glass of porter, Morris
that passed their lips. The festivities over
Wilson returned to Newark, and while
waiting for his train Morris declares
he became benumbed with cold. He
went into the Philadelphia, Whining
ton Il Baltimore railroad station to
get warm. lie stood up against the radia-
tor with his back toward the centre of the
waiting room lie had not been there
long, according to his story, when he felt
an officer grasp him roughly by the coat
collar, telling him at the same time to
come along" Then il was that Morris
realized what had happened, but before he
could recover himself his iCecovered
shoes shot out from under him and he
landed on his back on the floor. He picked
himself up with the assistance of the
officer and was unceremoniOusly hustled
off to the nearest booth and sent to the
police station. The house sergeant on duty
declares that Morris was perfectly sober
when he reached the police station. He
was subjectly released from jail. The
charge against Morris on the police slate
was "trespaSs"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

The following matters were transacted at
orphans court on Saturday The sale Of
the Churchman minors estate was con
iirmed, Walter Hayes. attorney. The sale
of the property in Delaware City, Frances
II. Laboub, executor IL. II. Ward, attor-
ney, was approved; the petition of the
to sell minors interest in the John Nj,
Dunn estate was approved; the return of
sale by Nathaniel W. Davis, of the prop.
erty of Samuel r, Warren. Appoquini-
mink hundred, was confirmed; order for
sale of the Lecarpentier property, this
city, was granted TO w, M;Menamin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
------
THE UORLB'S F.IIR.
The Delaware Building Looks wcil--Ron
George v. Massey in Chicago.
.l.At.L.


Special correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Chicago, LII. Jan. 13.--'rhe Delaware
State Building is admirably located and
when the grounds surrounding it are put
in order il will present as inviting an ap-
pearaace as any building upon the grounds
though not rs imposing.
Mrs Judge Bail of Wilmington, has
been in Chicago this week, in attendance
upon the committee of awards OF the lady
managers.
Hon. George V. Massey, the national
commissuncr'lrom Delaware, who is also n
member Of the board of control and
council Of administration, is here hard at
work. The State was fortunate in his
selection.
While there seems to be plenty Of snow,
there are but few sleighs to be seen Oh the
streets here, probably because of the cold
weather. The lake looks like one would
imagine the Arctic sea laoks--ice ice in all
directions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
To Fight the Whisky Trust.

LOUISVILLE, KY. Jan. 17.--Kentucy dis
tillers, aided by New York and Boston
capitalists, have arranged to start a big
distilery in opposition to the trust. The
distilery of the j. q. Mattingly Company,
with 20 acres of ground, in this city has
been bought at cost of $500 900 and will
soon be running 1t will be one of the
largest plants in the world, and is now the
second largest in Kentucky. 1t has q
massing capacity of 300 barrels day,
which will be doubled at once. Paul Jones
will be president Of the company, and w.
II. Thomas director.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

A number Of the pictures of the Della
ware Building of the Worlds Fair are in
the hands OF Captain Il. l.. Rice, .lr., at his
office in the Equitable Building. They are
water-color Autographs very beautifully
gotten up and are for sale at 50 cents
apiece. The proceeds of the sale are to be
turned over to the Women's Department
of the Worlds Fair Tor Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
FIrrT GIRLs IN SC4NT a rrIRE.
Hurried Out of Their Beds by Fro ID,
Chicago school Monday Morning.

NHTVWNW 7VIFHUI 3TOHNIy lhuFhIhEt
CHICAGO. It'll, Jan. l6.-Fifty va },a
wood Institute on Madison avenue, Xbre
routed from their beds at O'Clock this
morning and forced to hasten into the
zero atmosphere outside clad for the most
part only in the scanty garments they
could snatch in their hasty flight from
their dormitor;es when the alarm of fire
was given,
All overheated tiue set fire to the wood
work in the basement and in spite of the
strenuous Efforts of the lire department the
institute, n three.stOry and basement brick
building, was almost totally destroyed.
There was no panic among the pupils,
but they were compelled to cast aside all
thoughts Of appearances and forsake
treasured trinkets and costly wardrobes in
their hnstY cscnne.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
Market street Draw Frozen Up.

a number OF workmen were busi!y en-
Market street bridge on Monday it hay-
ing become frozen during the night. The
engineer in charge of the bridge was un-
able to obtain water sufficient for the
boiler, and had to run a line of hose
through hole in the ice and thus secure
enough water to keep the engine running.
Bridge-tender OConnor declares that such
thing never before happened since the
bridge was erected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

The managers OF the, sick diet kitchen,
ton of PHYSICIANS and those interested in
the sick poor to the fact that tickets for
food can be procured at the Associated
Charities rooms. No. S37 Tatnall street.
They also wish TO acknowledge the receipt
of d turkey and two bushels Of potatoes
from NJ. Hutchinson. which were cooked
and distributed from the kitchen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

The annual meeting of. the stockholders
of Eden Hall Co. was held Friday even
ing. Edward ". Pyle, Herbert II. Ward,
l.. j. isaac M. j. Harlan and q. a.
Rudolph, were elected directors for the
ensuing three years. The board will meet
for reorganization next Friday evening,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
To Allow Railroad Pooling.

WAsHIN6ToS, Jan. l6.-rhe House COM
merce committee to-day adopted the report
of tine subcommittee on the bill to allow
pooling by railroad companies when sane
toned by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. The measure will probably be
called up in the House and its passage
urged some day this week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

eUecIAT NOFTrApONIehUt IIAAeIe Hn1 IOufnhI,
LEwEs, ian. l7.-Ano'her heavy fall of
snow occurred here saturday night, block
ing mp the roads. Sunday morning the
snow pillow WAS out, clearing paths for the
churcn-goers. The attendance 10 the sew
eral churches was slim, The Rev. D. IT,
i.averty started in the afternoon for Cool
5yn s mi If foie gY to re- raocb f sg Sbrcb near
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

day at Ninth ana King streets, when the
report of the special committee was heard
in regard to certain changes in the phar.
macy laws. The committee which com.
prised ]. ]. Gallagher, Jacob S. Beetem ].
Ferris Belt, b. Il. Neasey, of this city, and
William J. Ferris Of New Castle, reported
the draft of a pharmacy and poison law.
The report of the committee was accepted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

KANSAS CRY, Mo-. Jan. l7.-Fire which
plctely destroyed the large three-story
brick building at Seventh and Central
streets. occupied by the peake Manu-
featuring Company, Rightly & Ramsey
and the Hone Paper Box Company. Loss,
$4,000,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

The flreboard in the parlor at the resi-
dence of William B. Hyland, No. 800
Walnut street, caught fire Sunday
morning from an overheated stove. The
flames were eXtinguished by members
of the household before much damage
was done. While attempting to extin-
guish the blaze Mrs. Hyland had her
hands slightly burned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Sophia A. Denny, wife of cx-Council-
man Alfred S. Denny of the Eleventh
ward, died Saturday, at her late resi-
dence, No. 7l3 Warner street, aged 70
years, She was an estimible woman,
and her death will be sincerely mourned
BY many friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19
cor no PRICE Ar arr.
Potatoes That Were Held Back tor High
Prices Frozen.

READING, PA, Jan. 16.--lnformation ro-
ceiyed here this morning from the rural
districts say that thousands of bushels of
potatoes were frozen last night.
Some farmers had stored away large
quantities which they have been holding
back for higher priees
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

At the meeting of the Board OF Police
Commissioners Monday evening Chief Of
Police Francis was directed 10 see that
pavements in various parts of the city are
cleared Immediately Of snow and ice.
Members of the police force will be in
structed TO enforce the city ordinance
touching the matter,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

During the recent breakup of ice in
the Brandywine number of German
carp were thrown out on the road at
IIagley powder yard. The fish were
hurt by the ice. Some of them weighed
10 pounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

The 0tflcers-elect Of the conclaVe OF
IIeptasophs, or S. w. NJ, at Landen-
berg will be publicly Installed this
evening by the officers of the Grand
Conclave of Delaware. Representa-
tives from all the conclaves in this city
will be present. For the transportation
of the Delawareans n special train has
been chartered. twill leave the Market
street station OF the Baltimore 4 Ohio
railroad at 7.30 o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Wilmington Dramatic Club will give its
next performance February eth in the
Opera House.
The Rev. and Mrs, Charles +. Murray
will celebrate January Slst the silver ami
ycrsary of their wedding.
The newly rcmodclcd room of Chief of
Police Francis at police headquarters has
been inspected by the building committee
of City Council.
BY being run over by a train on the
Philadelphia, Wilmington ~ Baltimore
railroad, Charles II. Kilson, colored, had
his right foot badly crushed. It was ampu-
tated at the Delaware Hospital.
Daniel Casey, living at No. 7Os East
Seventh street, while employed as a clerk
in the grocery store of 4, j, McCarty, OH
Monday cut or the thumb OF his right
hand. Ills wounds were dressed by DR..
II. NJ. First.
w. Il. Marshall, living OH Tatnall street
above Twenty-thitd, had serious fall on
the icy pavement at Thirteenth and French
streets Friday, He was taken TO the
drug store Of J.. j. Gallagher, where he
was attended by DR.. Rile.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

Now is the winter of our discomfort
made glorious summer by Ayers Sarsa-
pGrilla. This wonderful medicine so in
Nigorates the system and enriches the
blood that cold weather becomes positively
enjoyable, Arctic explorers would do we'll
TO make q note OF this.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-01-19

The following property transfers were
recorded Saturday: No. lag Van Buren,
street, Lindley Q. Kent to William j. Will
liamsi No. l4l4 Van Buren, street, same to
=. L. Wollaston,