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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
SUICIDE M oHEsTER.

Henry McIlvsine Found Hanging to a
Steam Pipe in the Central Exchange
Building.
United Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 27.-Henry McIll-
vaine, who q few years ago was a
prominent and wealthy business man of
this city, committed suicide this morn
ing by hanging, at the Genital Ex-
change Building. His body was dis
covered hanging from a steam pipe in
one OF the rooms. Life was not quite
extinct when the body was taken down,
but the man lived only few minutes.
He was son of the late Spencer
McIllvaine and his only relatives living
are son. Edward, of Florida, and Mrs.
Edward Diehl, a sister residing in Phila-
delphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
TRICKED BY HIS SWEETHEART,


Tho Assassination of Mrvn, the Police
Spy, Arranged, in Revenge, by the OBJ
ject of His Affections.
United Press DISPATCH by Special Wires.
PRAGUE, Dec. 27.-The assassination
of Rudolph Mfva, who, it is alleged by
many young Czechs, was u police spy
or agent provacateur, and the arrests
that have followed have caused great
excitement here, and it is evident that
the authorities expect trouble. The
police are confined in the barracks,
ready to be dispatched instantly to the
scene of any disturbance. The houses
of many members of the Omladina, the
secret society to which the assassins of
Mrva belonged, have been searched and
more arrests are impending.
IL Is reported that young woman TO
whom Alrva had paid his addresses
knew for long time of his connection
with the police, but she did not reveal
the fact to any one. Mrva persuaded
the young woman's brother to Join the
Omladina, and shortly after he became
connected with the organization he was
arrested. His sister, who had knowl-
edge of Mrva's occupation, concluded
that the latter had caused the incar-
ceration of her brother, and she deter
mined to have revenge on him. She had
in her possession notebook belonging
to Mrva, which it is said contains many
entries showing that its owner was an
active ally of the police and that he had
betrayed many men into the hands of
the authorities.
This notebook the young woman
handed over to Herr Harold, the menu
Der of the Reichsrath who denounced
Mrva in the House during the recent
debate on the coercive measures taken
at Prague by the government. and Herr
Harold intends to publish it to prove
the assertions of himself and others that
Mrva was police spy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
TIE coLoRED STATE COLLEGE.

President Wesley Webb Reports an In
crease In the Astcndance-CoodM Manual
Training work.
President Wesley Webb Of the State
College for Colored Students, Dover,
was in the city yesterday. He speaks
with great hope of the prospects of the
new institution. There is an increase of
students. There will be ten more to
attend after New Year.
Matters are going on very nicely, he
says, especially in the new manual
training department. The students
work there In the afternoons under the
direction of very efficient teacher who
has had course at Clark University. A
new lathe is being pat In.
The first Wednesday in June is the
graduating day, but as the college term
runs four years there will be no gradu-
ates this year nor until 1897. There are
nine students in the freshman class aud
six In the preparatory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The funeral services over the remains
of Miss Thomasine Richardson, who
died in West Chester, Friday last, from
pneumonia, took place Tuesday at
the residence of Joseph Richardson, No.
1909 Park Place. Miss Richardson was
the daughter of Joseph Richardson of
Mill Greek and was the only survivor
Of that generation. Her brothers were
Samuel, Joseph, Edward and George
Richardson Of this city, who, as stated,
are all dead. The deceased wasa mem
her of the Society Of Friends. She was
an active philanthropist, being specially
Interested in the Home for Aged Women.
Iuterment was made in the Wilmington
aud :RrapdyHile cemsteEY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
HoRTICULTURAL SOCIETY.


Tho Annual Three-day's Convention at
Doyer--Important Papers to De Read.
The Peninsula Horticultural Society
holds its seventh annual convention in
the Hall of Representatives, Dover, on
January 9th, 10th, 18th. DR.. Henry
Ridgely will preside. Papers will be
read by the following gentlemen Pro-
lessor w. h. Massey of the North Caro-
lima experiment station; by Dr. Neale
and Professors Chester and Beckwith of
the Newark station; Professor James S.
Robinson of the Maryland station; DIR.
Halstead of the New Jersey station.
There will be the regular reports of
the various departments and also the
annual election OF officers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
BILLIONS IN YALUE.

Public Securities IN Paris Removed From
the Bank of France to Safer Custody.
UnitedPrsss Dspa'cn 0y Special Wires
PARIS, Dec. %.-As measure of pre-
caution against possible dynamite
outrage, the public securities in the Gus
tody of the Bank Of France have been
removed to the Place Ventadour, where
there is an immense strong room.
The estimated value of the securities
is upwards of four billion francs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
PLATT FOR REOEIVER.

The Republican Leader Named for the
New York & New England.
United Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
ALBANY, N. ", Dec. 27.-Mr. Board
man of the firm of Tracy, Boardman g.
Plat Of New York city appeared to-
day before Judge Wallace of the United
States court and asked that temporary
receiver be appointed for the New York
s. New England railroad.
Judge Wallace, at this request, APP
pointed Hon. T. G. Plat, who Is one Of
the directors of the company, as tenn.
porary receiver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-one year ago
Thomas Coleman of No. $3.50 East 106th
street inherited the sum of $17,0 900 from
his father, who was professional
beggar. AS soon as the money came
into his possession he and his wife and
mother-in law started on spree, which
was continued until this morning, when
all three were arrested for disorderly
conduct. The money is all gone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

W. t. HIagee was given a hearing
before Justice of the Peace James
Monaghan yesterday on complaint
of Walter Burroughs of Kirkwood, who
charged him with obtaining from him a
note to the amount Of 1925 on the
ground of fraud. The prisoner was ar
rested by State Detectives MeVey and
Witsil. He was held in $500 bail for the
upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

St. Matthew's Sunday-school held its
Christmas festival Tuesday evening.
After religious services, Bishop Cole
man and Mr.. Speakman delivered ad.
dresses on the lesson appropriate to st.
Stephens Day. Then Santa Claus, deco
rated after the customary manner, ar
rived with a bag full of presents, which
he proceeded to distribute to the de-
lighted company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

TERRE HAuTE, IND, Dec. 27.-Grand
Master Sargent Of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen received last night,
from the employees committee of the
Northern Pacific, signed articles of
federation preparatory to asettlement of
the wage'cut ON that system. Should a
strike be declared on that road it is
stated by the officials of the firemen's
brotherhood that it will be conducted
similar to that on the Lehigh Valley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

United Press Dlspat;h By Special Wires
LEwEs, Dec. 27.-British ship Celeste
Burrill of Yarmouth, N. S. W., with a
cargo of sugar from Manila for Phila-
delphia, in coming in the capes this
morning in tow of thetug Battler, struck
on Overfalls Shoal and remained about
two hours. She was pulled off by tugs
Battler and Juno and passed the capes
at z a. M, in tow Of tug Battler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Record OF the transfer of Nos. So4 and
s06 Spruce street w. G.. Guthrie to q. @.
Horner was made Tuesday.
The British steamer Kasbek, 2,0s9 tons,
from Nordenheinl, Germany, was entered
Tuesday. She will load oil at Marcus
Hook.
The price Of turkeys has taken jump
from 10 cents a pound to 1918. This is
claimed to be due to the fact that all the
Christmas turkeys have been sold out.
Mrs. Anna Gum, wife of Patrolman
William Gum, died at her home, No.
1907 Scott street. last Tuesday. Deceased
was daughter of Election Commissioner
Thomas Toy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

ceipts, SEQ bend; none for sale, but markes
nohiinally weaker at 81 i0an9O.
CiltCAGO, ILL.,, Dec. 3.-Cuttle-Recelpts,
$40 head; common 10 extra steers, t3,25H6;
siockers and feeders. s.. 2jal65; cows and
bulls, Si,2jaA4O: calves, SO. 2ha6. Ilogs-ke-
cnipts. 1000 head: heavy, sia540: common
% choice mixed, Sja535: choice assorted,
f53 Flj.35; light, sja5.35; pigs, Sia5.a1 Sheep
tecelpts 1000 head, poor to choice, slaa.4O:
lambs S!.CGa4 90.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

UuIteu Ffo9s UIspAtlh DY opNiaI Wlres.
PoRr JERvIs, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Nar
rowsburg, N. Y, was visited by de
structive fire, last night, and much o.
tine upper portion of the village was de
stroyed, including Green's dry good,
store, Heinle Brothers store, necker'i
mills, Crocker's drug store, Mr.. Kuhn.
residence, two hotels and several barns
and outbuildings. Most of the property
was insured but not for anything likt
its value.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

At a meeting of the Board of Health,
Tuesday, it was decided that when
giving out the contracts for the collec-
ton of garbage for the ensuing year,
which commences February LIST, that the
new steel Flanagan carts now in use on
the western side of the city shall be used
all over Wilmington. This will finally
do away with the foul old wooden
garbage carts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
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IIOEDING UP GAMBLERS.
Chicago Robbers Making the Lot of Il
Green Cloth Men Unhappy.

Green Cloth Men Unhappy.
CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. 27.-Two men
entered the gambling house at No. 20
Quincy street, last Saturday morning,
secured $4,000 in cash, and with re-
volvers still leyeled at a sadly frightened
group of three faro dealers, backed out
of the door and made their escape.
This robbery following so close upon
the heels of the $4,000 hold-up of the
employees at No. IA Quincy street, which
occurred December 10th, has had an
electrical effect on the gamblers here
and they are now devising and planning
for some sort of protection.
In the Saturday morning job no masks
were used.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, widow of
William Richardson, died Tuesday at
her residence, No. 521 West Third street.
She was born in Lancaster county, Pa,
and was 80 years of age. She had
dry goods store at No. 521 West Third
street for many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

DR.. r. schiffmann, st. Paul, Mimi, will
mail a trial package of Schiffmann's
Asthma Cure free TO any sufferer. He
advertises by giving it away. Never fails
TO give instant relief in worst cases and
cures where Others fail. Name this paper
and send your name and address tor a
frss tEial package, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The following property transfers were
recorded yesterday; Two lots near Oak
and Brown streets, Alfred ID. YandeveF
to Joseph L. Carpenter, Sr.; lot, Connell
and Beach streets, P. ]. Ford to NJ. A.
McGaryey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

1t was reported yesterday that
the police had ARRESTED negro who
was thought to be the murderer of
Kairer, the Camden baker, December
4th. The officials at the station, how
ever, professed ignorance Of such an
arrest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
Condition d Miliiam I,recI,lnrldre.

The condition of William Breckin.
ridge, colored, who was stabbed by
Duckery johnson, also coiored, was
reported improved at the Delaware
Hospital yesterday. The stabbing oc-
Cured on Greedy street Saturday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The South Wilmington branch of the
city railway has been discontinued for
the present. There was no patronage
to speak of and it has been run at a loss
to the company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The wing walls of the Clayton street
bridge in Brandywine Park have been
temporarily braced up with heavy
timbers. II is understood that the
structure is safe enough to pass over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
Seventeen Years for MansIaurhter.

LITTLE FALLS, N. Y, Dec. 22-James A.
Platts of Herkimer, was found guilty of
manslaughter in the first degree, last
night, for killing Rufus Nichols in Her.
kimer, last June. He was sentenced by
Judge Williams to Auburn prison for II
years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

LONDON. Dec. pa severe storm is pre-
vailing in the Bay of Biscay. Several YES
sells have been wrecked and others dam
aged at the port of Bermeo, IA miles from
Bilbao. Nine members of the crews of
these vessels were drowned,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

HARRIsBURG, Pa, Dec. 22.-The gross
receipts in the sale of the furniture and
fittings from the Pennsylvania Worlds
the net proceeds about 81. 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
LoBENGUAA HAS FLED.
Tho Matabeles Completely subjugated
the 5ritish Forces.

CAFE Town, SOUTH AFRICA, Dec. 26.
"A dispatch received here from Major
Forbes, commanding the field forces of
the British South Africa Co., said that
the Matabeles have been completely sub
jugated.
1t is added that King Lobengula has
fled and that he apparently has no in
tention of returning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
LARGE PUB1iC BEo VESTS.
Legacies to Church and Charitable Insti-
tutions by Miss Richardson and Mrs.
Jane A. Lane.

Lesacieh TO Cnurch ana CnurltaDie Lnbti.
tutions by Miss Richardson and Mrs.
Jane A. Lane.
Letters testamentary were granted by
Register Cooch yesterday on the
estate Of the late Mrs. Jane A. Lane Of
this city to Martin Lane.
Under the will of Mrs. Lane the fol-
lowing requests were made: To the
rector, warden and vestrymen of St.
Andrews Church of the city of Will
mington the sum of $1,000; to the
Home for Aged Women, 81 900; to the
Homeopathic Hospital Association,
$1,000; to the Ferris Industrial School,
$1,000.
MISS RIcHARDsoN's REQUESTS
Under the will of Miss Thomasine
Richardson the following public be-
quests are made: Home for Aged
Women, $780, The Female Benevolent
Society, $500.
The last mentioned association is
almost as old as the century. 1t was
originally u private association of
Quaker ladies inspired with the mis-
sion of philanthropic work in the quiet
unheralded methods of the denomina-
ton. Upon the death about 1890 of
Senator Jacob M. Broome, after whom
Broeme street gets its name, there was a
bequest in that gentlcman's will giving
the ladies sum of $4,000 in aid Of
their efforts for the poor. Being a pri-
vate organization it was found neces-
sary to apply to the Legislature for a
charter in order legally to inherit the
Broome bequest. This was accordingly
done. Since that time the society has
been one Of the most helpful and active
charity organizations of this city,
although everything accomplished by it
is done quietly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

The Kent County Grange meets at
FELTON,, Kent county, on Thursday,
January 4th. Officers will be elected.
Interesting papers affecting the interests
of farmers will be read.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

First NJ. P. Church will have watch SER
vice next Sunday evening beginning at
1850 O'Clock. The Rev. s. p. Eaton will
Jester will conduct the prayer meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
Elrensr aspirations.

NJ 0TICE.-I, PATRICK Null
~ ROONEY, the owner and occupant of tho
\ house situated at northeast corner Chestnut
and AN Buren, streets. in tho Tenth ward
of the city of Wilmington, county az
New Castle and State Of Delaware,
in compliance with the requirements of tho
nets of the General Assembly in such
case made and provided, do hereby give
notice that ] shall apply In writing 10 tho
Court of General Sessions Of the Peace and
Jail Delivery Of the State of Delaware, in ana
for Now Castle county, on MONDAY, the 5th
day Of February, A. d., 1891, being tho next
term OF said court fora license for said house a.
IN inn or tavern for tho sale therein of intoxi-
eating liquors in less quantities than one quart,
TO be drank ON the promises, and the follow
ing respectable citizens of shid ward, at least
twelve Of whom are substantial freeholders OF
said ward, recommend the said application, Wis:
james Mcllheney Thomas Walsh
Patrick Maloney Thomas Craven
Patrick COstCl John Nrughton
James Burke James Downey
Owen Mcdonald james Rollin
Patrick lee William Walsh
Thomas Finn Timothy Insolvency.
d W Hughes Philip Fnrnan
Frank GlallRher Michael Mulhern
John Ward Michael Farley
Patrick Naulhlin Patrick Mairer
Laurltz l. + Medholt John Leonard
Michael Carroll
doca7-st PATRICK MuLRooNEY.
NOTICE., JOSEPH S. GOODWIN,
1N the tenant of the house known as The
Railroad Hotel, situaled at New Castlein School
district NO. 10, New taliH uNnuftui county VI
New Castle and state of Delaware, in COM
pliance with the requirements OF the acts of
The General Assembly In such case made and
provided, do hereby give notice thut thall ap-
ply in writing TO the Court of General Sessions
Of tho Peace and Jail Delivery of tho State of
Delaware, In and for New Castle county, on
MONDAY, the 9th day Of February, a. u. 1891,
beinRthe next term Of said court for lcenso
for said house rs an inn or tavern, for the sale
therein Of INTOXICATING liquors IN less quantities
than one quart, TO be drunk on The promises,
and the following respectable citizens of said
school district, at least nix OF whom are sub
stHutial freeliodors OF said school district, rec
omnend the said application, viz:
Wilson !. Baynore Michael Fitzgerald
James ropin John II King
James Legg hiichnel Grimm
John Kelly John Campbell
John + BRADY James Brady
Israel Riding VIM L Martin
J. Chase Hugh c. smith
Thomas = Morgan -.-
dece0.St JOSEPH s GOODWIN.
NOTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEET
In ing of tho Southern Union Association for
the Detection OF Horse Thieves and the ltecov-
cry OF Stolen Property will be held IT the
Lyreum House, Now Garden township, on
SATURDAY, the Both inst, at o'clock p. m.
dec2l,2S 4. Ia j. BALDWIN, se Rotary.
NOTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEET
IN ing OF the Farmers Mutual Fire lnsur-
anos Company OF MIL Creek hundred will DO
held at the Odd Fellows Hall, HcoRessIn, on
MONDAY, the isn day Of january, 1891, at ~
O'Clock, m. SPENCER CHANDLER, Prest
4. L. j. BALDWIN, Secretary deeais2s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

Monday next being a legal holiday
Chancellor Wolcott will not be here
that day. Court will be held on Tues
day, January Cd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28
INSTITUTE FREE LIBRARY.
Stockholders and Subscribers May Obtain
Membership Cards This Week.


The following circular, which is self
explanatory, has been issued:
WILMINGTON, DEL, Dec. ODD, 1S93.-The
library committee takes pleasure in an
nouncing that during the week ending
December Both, the stockholders and sub,
scribers of the Wilmington Institute, to-
gether with the members of their families,
may enroll their names and obtain their
membership cards in the Institute Free
Library. Thus they will have the first OPP
portunity of enjoying the privileges of the
new institution.
Mrs. Resag will have charge of the reg
istration department.
Per order of the library committee.
A. w. TYLER, Librarian-elect.
The first name enrolled is that of
William P. Bancroft. 1t is followed
this morning by some 30 or SO others.
The reason this concession has been
made to the stockholders is that the
directors think they are entitled to some
consideration under the circumstances
of the transformation of the institution
into free library.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

HuIsIuIu NcII THOHpHHt8
makes an invigorating drink with water
and sugar only. Delicious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

NOTICE.-TIIE ANNUAL MEET
In ing OF tho Southern Union Association for
the Detection OF Horse Thieves and the Recov-
cry OF Stolen Property will be held ~ the
I.yreum House, New Garden township. on
SATURDAY, the Both inst. at o'clock =. m,
dec2l,2S 4. l.. j. BALDWIN, se Rotary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-12-28

NOTICE.-THE ANNUAL MEET
IN ing OF the Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
ancs Company OF Min Creek Hundred will DO
O'Clock, M. SPENCER CHANDLER, Prest
4, l.. j. BALDWIN, Secretary. dec2i,2S
The morning call., 1893-11-15
TO BRING SETTLERS.
A Special Exhibit to Be Prepared by
the State Board of Trade.

At well-at:ended meeting OF the State
Board Of Trade, held yesterday afternoon,
a communication was read from Julian
Sopntag, secretary of the Trans-Missis-
sippi Congress, requesting aid for the
entertainment Of delegates coming here in
February. The board agreed to do its
share after merchants and commercial
organizations had been heard from.
John P. Irish has been selec ed to repre-
sent the California fruit-grO wers at WASH
ington in the matter of securing legisla-
ton maintaining the tariff on imported
fruits. The various districts OF the State
are contributing toward $500 to be pro-
vided for expenses.
The question of making an exhibit at
the Midwinter Fair was discussed at
length. 1t was finally decided that as the
various counties would make displays
there should be no exhibit by the board.
Instead. the exhibit of State products now
in the rooms will be enlarged and re-
arranged. 1t will be open to visitors every
day and evening during the fair. and an
official of the board will be constantly on
hand TO give information concerning Cali
fornia's resources. The exhibit will be
supplementary to the exposition, with the
special object OF inducing immigration.