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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
i RESPoNs fnLE pUrY.
Governor Reynolds aud the Appoint-
ment of Successor 20 Chief Justice
Robinson.

ment of Successor 20 Chief Justice
Robinson.
Sunday Star.
Governor Reynolds has very response
bic duty to perform in appointing sue
cessor to the late Chief Justice Robinson,
and there is every reason that his action in
this regard should be marked by Thoughts
full dcliberation. The governor undoubt-
eddy appreciates the gravity Of the sitlla-
ton, and as there is almost a month $ time
intervening before the court is called upon
to sit, it is to be hoped that public opinion
will in the meantime crystalline on some
one who will measure up fully to the high
standard of ability set by Delaware's long
line of distinguished chief justices, The
importance which this Office bears to the
welfare Of the State and the life and liber-
lie of its citizens cannot be over estimated.
The man for this exalted station should
measure I'M to the highest standard al
character and ability. He should be
grounded in the principles which underlie
the whole structure OF society. and should
| he able to distinguish fundamental truths.
He must be and must have been deep
| student, not only of the law but of human
| nature, to properly fit him to be the final
| arbiter between man and man. the
| greater care should be exercised ID filling
this responsible post of duty for the reason
that with limited number of men from
1 WHICH 10 CDpuSc II AHlcl JuSllCG' llltlt 10
one almost insurmountaDle obstacle to a
selection Of the best tacnt--an obstacle
that should engage the immediate atten-
ton of the General Assembly.
"The pittance which this state gives as q
salary to its chief judicial officer will ever
operate to prevent the people from obtain.
ing the valuable services vi its ahlest citi-
2ens. Ii is Il reproaCh to our intelligence
and our liberality that should be wiped
out ut once. III order that Governor Key
nolcls may be able to avail himself Of the
best material in the State for position
that is the most honorable within the gift
Of any government. Five thousand dol
lars would be little enough for the i!npor
tant and distinguished services the Chle
Justice is called upon to perform. W.
hope the Legislature will recognize THE
force of the many reasons in lGvorS OF 4
liberal increase Of salary of the Chief Jus
tiCe. The propriety uf making the in
crease now, before any man has beer
named for the place, will be apparent.
This question is not one 10 be decldet
from the standpoint Of popular economy
the direct saving OF money to the Statt
though when looked ut rightly, rea
economy will result from a just compehsa
ton for services so Indispensable 10 til
best interests of the people. 1t is Just a
important to properly maintain, our right
, and liberties in time OF peace by wisdom
and intelligence, as 10 defend them II
times of war by force Of arms; and til
money spent TO attain either end shoult
not be grudgingly given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
DETECTED ny 4 MINISTER.
Christiana Chicken Thieves Tracked by
the Rev. Theodore Eiswaid.

Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal,
CHRGsTtASA, March H.-This town was
in a whirl of excitement yesterday morn
ing, caused by the apprehension of gang
of chicken thieves. During the winter =
great many chickens have been stolen in
this vicinity but the thieves were never
caught.
Everybody was surprised when the Rev.
Theodore Eiswald reported yesterday
morning that his hen roost had been
visited and 10 Of his best chickens stolen
and they were further surprised when he
took a search warrant and tracked the
thieves to their door and recovered his
chickens.
The fowls were found in the house Of
William Brown. colored and the warrant
was for him and his wife. Brown made
his escape before q constable could be
found, but his wife was arrested BY Con-
stable Banks Of Stanton. Banks made Z
search of the premises and found boxes Of
dressed chickens ready for shipment and
several bags Of live chickens which had
been stolen the night before.
AS the day advanced one person after
another found himself 70 be . victim of
| the thieves. Everybody applaWled Mr..
| Oswald for his detective ability in bring
| ing the guilty parties 70 Justice.
| Browns wife was givcn II hearing before
| Squire Wier and refused to divulge who
| her assistants we're. SHE was committed to
| New Castle Jail to answer at the next term
of court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Completion of the Comparison Of the
First and Third Districts by the Levy
Court.
The Levy Court Commissioners have
completed the comparison of the assess
melit figures Of the First and Third dis
trfcts of the city. The figures of the First
district are as follows
Fist ward-Property entries, t,42s; poll, 9Gi
second ward-P. operty, 1857; poll, l,9s4;
stock, SiO,Ol0
Fourth ward-Propetty entries, 9sa; poll,
1919: stock 1850.
Eighth wari--rroperty entries, a,clG; poll,
| 1gB; stock, S2,20).
THIRD DISTRICT.
Sixth ward--Colored property and poll, l,0is;
white property, i,232; white poll, 2,lss; stock,
t3,31s.
seventh ward-Colored property and poll,
T05: white property, 40; white poll 2,706; stock,
sci $50
Tonth war6--Colorad property and poll COZ;
white property, $500; white poll, lo37; stock,
Sg7aj.
All the assessments of the rural districts
are completed and the assessors Of each
hundred have been notified by order Of
Levy Court to call at the clerk of the
peacc's office for the books and hang the
same up in the several hundreds. Up to
date only five of the ten assessors have
called for their books.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
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KISGSJyOoD II. n. CHURCH.
Fourth Quarterly Conference--Stewa
ana standing Committees.


At the fourth quarterly conference Of
Kingswood Church, Monday night, the
reports submitted showed the church to be
in llourishiug condition. During the
wear the sum OF $1,000 was raised tor gen
eral expenses and the church debt. The
accessions to the church numbered lI5, and
d successful revival is now in progress.
The election OF Robert j. Coffin, John
Davis, Alfred Ironiield and Lawrence
Dugan as trustees was confirmed, District
Steward Alfred Wilson and Recording
Steward Reba Smith, together. with all the
other stewards, were re alected
Standing committees Tor the ensuing
year were named as follows:
Missons-ltebl smith, Lille Rinker, Charles
Tracts $. smith, Annie V. Guthrie, Mrs
Johu Dix H.
Temperance Alfred Wilson, Christopher
Corrie, Lawrence Dugan.
Observation-Disclosures Il. Clair, Powell Gay
ton, Alfred lroniield.
Church Extension--J I'm W. Kirby, George
w. pierson, Benjamin Hickman.
Freedncn's Aid-John Davis, Samuel Venn,
| Daniel Forrest
| Church MISUNDERSTANDING Price, William
| Conuway, 5Gorge w. X. Forrest
| Parsonage and Furniture Ladies' Mite
| Soce and Snow BAH society.
| Church MMsic-Afr0u lronheld, Samuel
| Stretton, Daniel Forrest.
| Estimating Preachers Salary-Board oil
! Stewards.
! Refreshments were served at the parsonage
| after the meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
oUIEr HoUR THorGH1s.


Written for Gazette and Journal.
When tine evening twilight hovers,
And tho fading path grows dim.
Which tho sur hns swiftly Travelled,
Throwing shadows after him;
In tho quiet resttnl hour,
Al s,an tho busy day
ono by ono count them over ...." .".
Loved ones far from tae away.
Every deed ri Blindness lGshes,
Quickly, rwretly through the nina,
like=clcCtrir dots and dashes,
lcuving other thoughts behind;
Ana simply ask the fathor-
''BlrsS and love them every one,
Guide thcm make and keep them happy.
Till this fluel,ng life = done
Ii n shadow Of unklndness,
Comes !nbiddcu ANA un.olght,
Quickly comes, Forgive your brother.
Your forgiveness have bought
And ask the gentle Master,
liz who walked IN Gaililce,
Help me bury ali unkindness--
More aud more like Him 10 be,
Loved ones, as upon your pillows,
Npu enjoy The soon OF sleep,
often in iny thoughts wander.
Where the guardian angels S"ep
Faithful loving watch above you,
All UNCONSCIOUS IN your rest;
Yes, cam. because love yol,
Memories sweet inspire my breast
But. IL we would truly follow
In His footsteps, llc whodied--
If His love be traly In us,
We IN 81 fist and last derile-
MT ~ love our loved ones only,
liut olr enemies as wcll;
Savi0ur, kind and good and semitic,
Hep US MOre IN Thee r. d%oll!
Help US love all fun nul truly.
LNt,ttg. ttFttlft If Nj TEt.Ht
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
HOARD or EDUcATioN.
The Proposed Free Library. Other Mat
ters Considered.

The Board of Education held its semi
monthly meeting Monday night. The ses-
sion was prutraced by discussion. Each
member received buutoniere OF yiolets,
gilt from the secretary. The donor was
voted thanks
The expenditure OF s3O,4i for repairs to
No, school was sanctioned.
The committee of No, O school reported
that the roof Of the school building is
being covered with plastic material. The
expenditure of $40 for papering was au-
thori2od
Mr. Magarrity reported that No.
school needs new roof and that none OF
its blackb boards are fit for use.
The expenditure Of $3.50 for cleaning q
boiler at No, Is school was sanctioned.
The expenditure of 81 for ash barrels for
that school was authorized.
bill amounting to SIo.7I, for repairs to
M. 10 school, was allowed.
Peter Is. Ayars, John Il. Devnish and
George Hillsly asked permission TO invite
the boys Of the high and grammar schools
IT, participate with the Grand Army Of the
Republic III a short street parade and other
exercises incident to Memorial Day. The
request was granted.
The expenditure OF $40 for stakes for
protecting the trees at No. % school was
authorized.
For the month ending February 2Sth
the treasurer submitted the following re-
port:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The marriage OF Wilmer O, Davis Of New
York and Miss Mary Sewall tiarhee Of seatofd
will bo sulemnized March 22d
Joseph Aiams OF this city hus been np-
puinred inspector OF the u. & o. ratlrond
bridges between Wilmington and Canton.
Nathan Iiebernian. who was injured several
weeks ago Ia COLLISION between an elccr.G
about again,
Deputy Attorney-Ecneral Giles, Fred i.
Bach aud A.. W. CumniinS o. thus city, ana
Frnnk Bailey Of SmyrnI attended he annual
banquet Of The Alumni Association II tho Phi
Kappa Psi Fraternity NJ his Hotel Bellevue,
Philadeiphin, Friday night
Grace Orchestra will give a concert in
West Chester March 43d for the benefit Of
Presbyterian church Of chat place.
Mrs. Gertrude IaPierrc widow Of Anserm
I.aPierre, died sunday at the residence of
I her sonin-law, Asa q. DEMO, No. I'll Pop,
lar street. She was born in France aud
was 81 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

CoxcoRp n. H., March l3,-ln regard to
the report that the Concord & Maine rail
road is to lease the Concord Il Montreal
system. and that the terms OF the lease
haze been sanctioned by both sides, a
member of the executive committee Of the
Concord & Montreal directory and large
owner of stock iii that corporation, says :
"rhere is not a word of truth in il. At
least, if there is any truth in il, it is I'M
known 10 ine. will also add that no
word on this subject has ever passed,
directly or indirectly, at any meeting Of
the directors Of the Concord Il Maine rail
rnad y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
rnlL4pEkrMlI ..rEiLRs.

Lonis l.. Doster, Il lumbcr merchant aged 62
wears, commtttcd suicide friiay night by
hanging.
New York trains on the reading railroad
sunday began rlnnns 10 mud from the new
Market street station.
Judge Garrison, in Camden, Saturday, re-
fused to Interfere in Tho Eattcr Al the death
sentence passed. upDn John lllil lur inc muir
der OF Joseph Dpdson.
William Dougherty aged ~ a pugilist is
eli ,rged vita shooting Luhn CpDncih del w,
And Thomas Lee, The same age, ~ uiFtufb-
anrr a rantJn ityciHe ana Jackson ssteaI.
early sunday moruiHg. The wounded men
are 1T the Episcopal Hospital Doushefly las
not been arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
Deatl, N ! PROMINENT Mason.

KANSAS CRY, Mo, March l3.--John II.
Brown, aged q years, one of the most
prominent Masons in the west, died last
night OF nervous prostration, superin-
drced by exposure in railroad wreck.
He was in d wreck; which occurred at
Cherrvvalc, and was one Of number OF
passengers in the sleeper who received in
jures. The wreck occurred at night and
for five hours MIR. Brown lay in the open
air without aid or protection from the
cold. Mr.. Brown was for = years grand
secretary of the Grand Lodge of Masons
of Kansas. He was also an author, having
written several books on Masonry and
Kindred subjects.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
LicKsoN ~ corr err.
The ColOred SIusGcr Apparently Yer
AnXinms to Meet The Champi0n Hrnise


san FRANctsco, CAL. March il Peter
Jackson yesterday sent 4 letter u James
Cugbctt, which calls attention to COrbeti ;
recent reply to his challenge, in which
Corbett said that if Mitchell did not appear
ut the rngside the day Of the fight, next
December, that Jackson could take his
place,
Jackson then declares that this PROPOSE
ton looks like u bluff, but he accepts on
the following terms; Both Cnr0ett AMI
Jackson to deposit 5000 Jackson to can
Gel his theatrical engagementthree months
previous to the battle between Corbett and
Mitchell. 90 into training and be At the
ringside on thar date; then if Mitchell does
moi appear, Jackson will bet $4,000 and
all the purse that lie can defeat Corbett. II
Mitchell should appear, Corbett to forfeit
The $1,000 to Jackson for his lost time and
training expenses, and Jackson to forfeit
the $1,000 should he fail to appear at the
ring.
''Parson" Davies, Jackson's manager
and hacker, states that Jackson Will fight
Corbett for $4,000 a side without amy
purse if necessary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Cry or MEXICO, March 10 The policy
of President Daz recommended to the
Mexican Congress regarding the harbors
Of the republic is to be carried out. A
large amount Of money has been appro-
priated for that purpose. The, govern
ment dredging boat has arrived at Vera
Cruz, and that harbor is to be dredged
and otherwise substantially improved.
There are already extensive Improvements
in progress at Mazatlsn, The principal port
on the Pacific coast, and at Loataacoalooz
on the Atlantic The completion of the
Tehuantepcc isthmus railroad is expected
TO mako L,atzacoalooz one Of the most I'M
purtRMt ports in MexicO
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Thomas kaues was burned to death dur
ing 4 tire Ill his bruthcr-iu-iaw house in
Selbyyille Pa, Sunday.
Colonel Charles Taylor Of Frankford,
gruphcrs Union" died saturday, aged 50
years, w"
James William Hyatt, United States
Treasurer under Mr.. Clrreanu's first adj
mnistfatIon died iii NUrwalk, Conn, on
sunday, aged 81 years.
l.ouis J, lIcintz, commissioner Of street
improvements OF New Work, died sun
day, the result If a cod contracted in
Washington during lhG inauguration.
William and Henry Mattsllhw, brothers,
aged 70 and years, were struck By a train
on the Fort Wayne road. near lclOit, o.,
Saturday. William was killed and Henry
fatally injured,
4 woman who registered as Mrs. +.
Carter ST. Louis" WAS found dead in the
Coleman House in New York sunday.
There was bullet wound in her breast,
ana beside her was i bottle containing
latiduuum and morphine. She was about
20 wears Old.
Mary Victoria Lafaye, aged IS years, Of
Quincy, Mass. was shot and luurtally
wounded while on her way home from
church sunday morning by joseph
Massey, aged 30 Who then shot and killed
himself. i'nrequited love and jealousy
were inc pTODaule SAl'apS VI tlle tIilie'
Three deaths in one family within less
than u week, and the critical Illness Of two
other members, at Madison, Ind, led 10 an
Investigation and the discovery that
arsenic had been administered. The vic
Tins were: Miss Eva l;uss, her mother,
Mrs James GARRISON, and u son, James
Garrison.
By the breaking Of the parallel rod Of
the engine Of passenger train on the
Delaware lacFawannu 4 Western rail
road, Saturday afternoon, near Moscow,
Pa, the boiler Of the engine was pierced,
and tile escaping stealu forced Engineer
Albert Tugey. Fireman Matthew Dew
| eren and Ashman Edward GILES to jump
from the cab. They were 50 badly injured
that they may die, ituscy, before he
| jumped. set the air brakes and brought
The train to q stop !hus ayerting a serious
| disaster.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
AN HONEST MN. roe SURE.
He Declines - Public Office because Hs
Fears lie Was Not Rightfnlly Elected

Fears He was Not isightfuiiy Elected.
PoRrLASp, Mr., March 1o.-Mayor In
graham Yesterday wrote letter in which
lie said: Entertaining doubt as to the ac-
curacy Of the returns from the First ward,
and not being willing 10 hold office unless
its title be undoubted. | hereby respect
fully refuse TO accept the office of mayor
under said ecction.n
Mondays election for mayor turned on
the First ward, and to-day City Clerk
Russell, a Democrat, confessed that the
ballots from that ward had been changed
so that Democratic majority was shown
where prepcnderance Of Republican bal
lots was cast. He discovered the fraud the
night after the election. but he says such
pressure was brought to bear upon him
that he has remained silent up TO now.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

BosroS. Mass, March i3.-The Atkin-
son House Furnishing Company, with IA
branches in other cities. has made an as
Segment to Charles +, Libby of Portland
and Costello q. Converse Of Boston. Presi-
dent Isaac II. Atkinson says that the liza
bilities are 81, 800, 600 and that the assets
are estimated at S3,O00,000 The trouble
was caused by stringency in the money
market and call loan saturday. Presi-
dent Atkinson says the firm will probably
nay its debts in full. While the greatest
portion OF indebtedness is to firms in Bos-
ton and vicinity, there are a number Of
creditors in New York, Philadelphia and
Chicago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

ToLEpo, o.. March 13.-rhe report hav-
ing reached here late last night that Ann
Arbor engineers, through Chief Arthur,
we're willing to declare the strike off if the
company would meet its employees as
individuals and listen to their grievances,
the United Press representative saw t. NJ.
Ashley, the president Of the road, and
Assistant Youngson of the brotherhood,
who stated that there was no truth what
ever in the report, and that the company
had made no overtures for settlement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

The clothing stores Of the city will now
be open every night in the week until ,
n. nj. Up to last week it was supposed
among some of the leading clothing stores
that the early closing movement might ae
continued for II month Or SO longer. The
practice has been so close during the
months OF july and August in the summer
and in january and February Of the vim
ter, each day in the week except Tuesdays
and Saturdays, at 6 o'clock, and 70 keep
open Oh the days referred to Until Up. m.
This winter season the early closing was
continued until last week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 1l.-Tracey
City and that portion adjacent to the city
was somewhat excited yesterday over the
escape Of IL conyicts from No. 10 section.
There were II negroes and white man in
the marty. Some of them were desperate
characters aud in for long terms. There
were 81 more who were iii the plot to es-
cape, but did not leave. Warden Burton
was soon On the track with bloodhounds,
put has not yet captured any of them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

A set of sterling silver table ware, which
will be presented next week to Past Grand
Master Workman Henry Linsenfelder Of
land, A. o. L. w, is exhibited at the store
Of $. II. Baynard, where it was purchased.
II consists Of - dozen pieces, and includes
dinner knives and forks, All oyster lRdle, a
butter knife and tea, coffee sngur, table
and dessert spoons, The elegant gift Is il
a large case If quartered oak, lined with
light blue satin. Upon the top Of the case
is silver plate, which is appropriately in
scribed. The gift is similar 10 one which
was given t. Fast Grand Master William
Il. EOnk a few years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

MADISON, ISp., March ll,--rhe mystery
surrounding the poisoning Of the Ross
family has been solved. tisnow generally
believed that Eva Ross poisoned herself,
and then put arsenic i'll the coffee drank
by the rest Of the family. The girl. il is
said, supported the entire family and was
not well treated by them. She grew tired
Of life and took revenge upon herrelatiyes
before killing herself, Albert Ross died
yesterday, making the third death in the
tnutilV.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

Sr. Lotus, Mo-. March 1S.-Melyille D.
Landon, better known as ELI Perkins
was one Of the passengers of train leav-
ing Chicago yesterday morning en- route to
this city. shortly after leaving Chicago
Mr.. Landon began heated argument with
the porter of the car. The porter resented
the remarks Of Mr.. Landon and in the
fight which followed the noted lecturer
was badly bruised and distigured. On ar
irving here the porter was discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

in the safe, and then he was too timd to
jump from the window, as his companions
had dWue. The body il burned beyond all
recognition, the legs and arms being com
plrtrly consumed.
An unsuccessful search for the body Of
Charles 7, 0diorne waS continued all day.
The one Standing wall Of the Amcs
Building is being demolished, and the in
sllrance men arc ON the ground seeking
such salvage as they can find in the
lrOwn-nurrell Building.
The safes Of the Redputh Company were
taken out to-day, One which contained
the books was minus Il door and contents.
The Partridge safe is also BADLY. damaged
and the contents almost destroyed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
p.,,,,oin.,J ~ Nyoka n Sure.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 10-A. G..
Beck, who was appointed United States
Senator from Wyoming two weeks ago
by Governor Osborne, was yesterday re-
appointed The first appointment was
made before the vacancy existed, and it
was feared it would not be recognized as
lnunl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16

TOPEKA. KAN. March t3,-The Legisla-
tire did not adjourn Saturday night. The
session lasted until . o'clock, Sunday
morning. Final adjournment will be had
to-day. Several importantlaws We're passed.
one makes it illegal to REQUIRE a gold con-
tract III notes. mortgages and other obliEa-
lions, and makes silver as well as gold a
legal tender Tor all debts in Kansas. This
is q pupulist measure
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-16
OFFICERS ISTERFERED.
The Fun of Youthful Gypsy Ban
Spoiled by Officers of the Law.

Spoiled by Officers of the Law.
A telephone message received at the city
hall SUNDAY announced the fact that II
party Of Young men had encamped gypsy
fashion on the Newport pike, near Rich
ardsons woods, and had appropriated a
number Of chickens which they were
worth and Howgate, Officer Hahn, Detec-
tiycs Witail and McVey at once went to
the spot and placed the young men under
arrest. Eight young men were found
seated about the lire preparing the noon
day meal
All OF them were placed in the patrol
gave their names rs John Russell, Peter
Carroll Horace Gather, Charles Delaney,
Joseph Maloney. William Giles Charles
W. Conoway aud Frank RicEard
Carroll has been wanted by the police
for some time upon the charge OF larceny,