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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
THE COLLEGE INVESTIGATION
Current Comment on the Ac-
ton of the Trustees.
WHAT is SAID IN NEWARK OF IT
Bulldozing Tactics by Foolish
College Students.
They Threaten "Every Evenings" Corre-
spondent and Burn Him In Ehigy-Au
Attempt to stifie Criticism That Will
Certainly Fail.

neutrality-suspicious. Of Gazette and Journal
NEWARK. March 2S.-The absorbing topic
of local talk has of course been the meet-
ing of the Delaware College trustees vester-
day, and the decision to make searching
examination into the present condition OF
the college and the efficiency of President
Raub and his associates in the faculty,
though why the latter is to be investigated
is q mystery to many, as no charges of
neglect of duty have ever been preferred
against single member of the faculty.
There is satisfaction on every side that
the charges which have been so persist
emily current and which were officially
made in the meeting yesterday, are to be
thoroughly investigated and .heir truth or
pointed for that purpose is a fair one and
the public will be sorely disappointed if Il
does not go to the bottom of things.
President Raub bowed to the inevitable
andNmade no objection to the investigation
resolution, which is to his credit, though
there isn we'll defined suspicion that he
wanted the Investigation TO cover as many
as possible so that the blame for the con-
dition of things might not rest entirely
upon his shoulders.
About the nearest approach to denial
of the charges made against DIR. Raub in
the meeting and published in advance in
EVERY EVENING has been made by some
Of the students of the college who several
| nights ago had the jolliest sort of time
marching through town late at night curs-
ing and blackguarding EVERY EvENlNG's
| correspondent for doing his duty, and
finally burning him in etfigy amid the
| direst naledictions upon his soul and
| threats of injury to his person.
Considering the way President Raub
stands i'm with the boys, in giving pro-
! verbally high marks and taking sides
| with them against his faculty, such a
course ON their part is hardly to be won
| dered at. The president himself utters an
| ingenious disclaimer of any responsibility
for such conduct, which is simply an or
| ganized effort to keep the public from
learning anything about the college by
| bulldozng newspaper correspondents. lt
is needless to say the attempt will fail
| utterly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
F.IrAL RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.

A Stranger Killed at Gordon Heights and
n brakeman Met Death on the "Nyp g.
N"
The bodyof middle-aged white man
was found Friday morning along the p,
w. & B. railroad tracks at Gordon
Heights. The man is supposed to have
been stealing ride on the forward part
of the locomotive attached to the express
which arrived here from the N. Y, p.
& N. railroad at 420 o'clock and to
have fallen off. There are no bruises
on the corpse. A. bundle, supposed to
have belonged to the deceased, was
found on tho <loeomotive,sTc sTcowcateher
when the train reached Philadelphia.
The body was brought to this city and
taken to the morgue. The deceased has
not been identified.
Levin Downing of Delmar, who was
employed on the N. Y, p. & N. railroad
as brakeman, was killed last Friday
morning, about 2.30 o'clock, at Maps
burg, near Cape Charles City, by falling
from train He had a leg cut off and
his breast crushed and was otherwise
horribly mutilated. He Is related TO
Colonel John w. Layfield.
Downing was buried last Sunday. The
funeral services were held in Delmar
NJ. L. Church and were conducted by
the Rev. John Wright. About 1900 peo-
pie we're in attendance and the Knights of
Pythias and the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics were represented.
For the accommodation of railroad en-
ployes a special train was run from Cape
Charles City to Delmar,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
OFFICERS ON THE RAuK.

Captain Chambers ReprImanded and Offi-
GERS lane and Feaster Suspended by the
Board of Police Commissioners.
There was busy session of the Board
of Police Commissioners last Monday ,dar-
ing which several officers were kept on
the rack until the board adjourned shortly
before midnight.
Mrs. Mary Farrady preferred charges OF
false arrest and conduct unbecoming an
officer against Patrolman'H Howard Feaster.
She testified that she was standing nj
Fourth and Shipley streets, gazing at the
aurora borealis or northern lights, last
Friday night when Officer Feaster arrested
her and took her up to the city hall. She
wept bitterly over the treatment given her,
and when Chief Dolan heard her story hC
let the woman go. Officer Feaster told
Chief Dolan the prisoner was either in.
toMcated or crazy when, he led her into
the police station. Feaster was found
guilty of making false arrest, but &C,
quilted of the second charge. He was sus-
pended for two days.
Patrolman A. 5. Lane was charged with
neglect of duty in failing to prefer charges
against prisoner arrested by him and
taken to the city hall. William Kitchens
was the culDrit's name. He was arrested
Thursday sight and Friday morning nc
one appeared against him in municipal
court on the charge of drunkenness and
Judge Ball dismissed the case.
During the investigation of Officer Lanes
case it incidentally became known that
Captain CRambers and House Sergeant
Durney were also guilty of neglect of duty
in allowing an officer to go away from tht
city hall without preferring charges agains
prisoner. Captain Chambers and thu
house sergeant were reprimanded by the
board.
Lane was suspended for two days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
.rHE IRIsH nRIGApE.n
Brief story of the siege of Lexington
Mo-. in tile Autumn of lS6I.

IAOsg blo autumn VI AoOls
On the night of the Both of August,
1861, Colonel James A. Mulligan of
"rhe Irish Brigade" tTwenty-third
Illinois Veterans), was encamped out
side of Jefferson City, Missouri,
where he received orders to report
to General Jefferson g. Davis, COM
handing in the town. On doing so he
was informed by General Davis that the
cavalry regiment Of Colonel Thomas A.
Marshall, which had left the Southwest
some days before, had reached Upton,
where it was llemmcd in by the enemy,
and could neither advance nor return,
and that he wished him to go to Upton,
join Colonel Marshall, take command oi
the combined forces, cut through the
enemy, go to Lexington, and hold it al
all hazards.
Reaching Upton neither Marshall moi
the enemy was discovered. Pushing on
to Lexington, Marshall was found and
also a small regiment of'home guards.
On the 10th OF September word was
received from Colonel Peabody, Thir.
teenth Missouri, stating he was retreat.
ing from Warrensburg, 81 miles distant
pursued by General Price and 10000
"Johnny Rebs."
The story of tho siege, the terrible
straits they were put to, 2,700 men
against $4,000, and the capitulation, is
told by Colonel Mulligan himself in
Part of the "Century War Book," now
ready. Wi.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
Graco,s New Pastor.

The Rev. Merritt Hulburd, d. D., the
new pastor of Grace Church, and his
family are visiting friends at Glens Falls,
N. Y. Sunday DIR. llulburd addressed
the Young Mems Christian Association
ia the afternoon and preached in the
Methodist Episcopal Church in the even
iag. The Morning Star Of Glers Falls
says: "llr. Hulburd has occupied some
Of the most prominent churches in
AIethodisa, including appointments in
the cities Of Troy, Albany, Springfield,
ST. Paul, New York and Philadelphia.
re has just CLOSED u successful 3 years
pastora;c in Philadelphia aud is now
aa.!sr appointment to G:acc Church, in
Wilmington, Del. DIR. llulburd always
speaks in an earnest, thoughtful and
iNnrassige manner. His style is pecu-
liarly his own. His rhetoric IS faultless
and flows with all the impassioned fer
vor Of the majestic river as it flows on
ward to sea. In power Of delineaiion
and tenderness Of appeal he has but few
equals in the pulpit"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
Heptasophs, New Quarters.

Wilmington Conclsve, |. o. H., is
housed in its elegant new quarters in
Masonic Temple. 1t occupies what was
formerly called Masonic Temple lecture
room, the large apartment in the second
story front and on the north side of the
building. BY putting in partitions the
apartment las been converted into a
spacious conclave chamber and two
antc-rooms. All the rooms are papered
aud painted in light terra Gotta and all
are handsomely furnished. Tho con-
clave chambers carpet is light in color
and beautiful in design and its furniture
is of oak. The quarters will be subiet
to other orders. Constantine Council,
L. o. r. G., is negotiating for their use.
Last month the Improved Order OF
Heptasophs paid death beneiits amount
ing to $4,000. The order has balance
of $24, 900 in its treasury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New CASTLE. April 3.-The Citizens
Building and Loan Association at their
regular meeting last night elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year Presi-
dent, G. w, Dickerson; Vice President, j.
q. Mahoneyi Secretary, W: J. Ferris; Irea-
surer, Julian ID. Janvier Directors y. Il.
Wilson, Thomas Frazer, John A. Walls.
Patrick McGrory, w. L. Rothwell, L. j.
Gravel Edward Daily. Israel Ridings, j.
II. Stoops. The annual statement Of re-
ceipts and expenditures showed the organi-
zation to be in an exceptionally prosperous
condition, there being 500 shares, the real
value of which was $50. .i6 45-100 and with
drawal value SS2.i5 100 in the first series.
In the second series there are 81 shares.
the real value being S40.30, and withdrawal
$3.50.
During Che work of removing the piano
from the residence of the Rev. I. IL. Mar
tindale, preparatory to sending il to the
railroad station for shipment, the horse
became frightened after the piano had
been placed in the wagon, and before he
could be controlled overturned the wagon
throwing the instrument out into the
street, the two occupants of the wagon
narrowly escaping being caught under il.
An examination into the extent of the
damage showed the case to he wreck,
being shattered by the shock, though the
III lultTllul hlu NV appear W DO
injured. During the confusion a large
dog apparently overcome by the excite
ment fell over in lit and there was u
lively scramble Of the bystanders to get
out of harms way, under the impression
& that the animal was mad.
The Epworth League of the M. T..
Church will hold social meeting tonight
\ in the parlor of the church.
A big increase in the catch of shad was
n noted Yesterday there being n numbhr of
n boats catching over so. Fisherman Harry
81 Lancaster brought one to shore yesterday
a weighing sg pounds the largest this season.
b The annual meeting Of the officials of
81 the NJ. Il. Church was held last night and
all financial matters were adjusted for the
wear. Resolutions regretting the departure
K sf the Rev. I. Il. Martindale were adopted.
~ All the manufacturing establishments Of
e the town are now running with the full
.Quota of workmen, and too, the flour mills
and Delaware iron works are running
Anight aud day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
NEu oEFlcEn ON TINE FoRcE.
Thomas Anderson, COiored, Arrests q
White Boy and Takes Him to the CITY


Hall.
Lewis j. Lingo, marine engineer at
tached to the tug Meteor and residing
at No 311 East Seventh street, was a
complainant at police headquarters Sat
urday, against Thomas Anderson,
charging him with assault and battery
in arresting Mr.. Lingo's 14'years-old
son, Charles j. Mr.. Lingo was in any
thing but pleasant mood when he saw
Chief of Police Dolan and complained
of the outrage his son had been sub
jected to by Anderson.
The lad is a pupil at the Boys High
School. He was returning home from
school Monday week when he en-
countered number of colored girls at
Eighth and Morrow streets. They were
returning from the Howard school,
Lingo saws that when he approached
the colored damsels they formed rush
line by catching hold of hands, the line
extending clear across the pavement and
obstructing the passage. The boy says
he tried TO force an opening through
the centre of the rush line, but the
uperiofAstrength of the buxom school
girls prevented him and he fell back. A
pitched battle ensucd, during which
Lingo says he slapped one of the girls
in the face. 1t turned out to be Ander-
sons daughter. That ended the conflict
for that day. 9V
The following afternoon Lingo was
again returning from the High School.
and when he was midway between
Orange and Shipley streets, on Eighth,
he says the elder Anderson came. out.of
NillinnnefNnfe % inUn1ru efp mn
site side of the street and inquired his
name. Lingo's only response to his
inquiry was to turn upon his heels and
sprint around the corner of Eighth
street into Orange. Anderson pursued
him to Sixth and Orange streets, where
he arrested the lad and took him to the
city hail. The boy was released.
When MIR. Lingo returned home from
his duties he was informed of Ander-
sons action, and straightway went to
the city hall and had warrant issued
for Anderson's arrest. He charges him
with assault and battery in laying his
hands on the boy, and for dragging him
OF 10 the city hall. 1t is feared that tho
| trouble between the white and black
children is not ended and the police
have been instructed to keep sharp
lookout for the pupils in the future, fol
fear the trouble may culmlnate more
seriously than it has heretofore.
Thomas Anderson, colored, was be.
fore Judge Ball Monday night. Tho
case is governed by a special statute
and the penalty is not less than $500
fine nor more than $4,000. Judge Bal
thought this was the first case under tht
statute, and said that no one had right
to arrest a person unless the offence was
witnessed by the party making the
arrest. Anderson was held in $500 bal
for his appearance at court. g.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
2 NkK CIrY oRpINANcE.

Nc Has Been Framed Under Direction of
the Board of Police Commissioners.
" The Board of Police Commissioners
Nave had drawn upa new city ordinance
which has in view the protection of
Ypung girls of immature age, aud which
l8 similar TO the ordinance nowsin force
NJ the larger cities. A copy Of the ordi-
5IAnce will be submitted to the law COM
l4ittee Of City Council at its next regu-
|lkr meeting. 1t reads as follows:
| BE Il Ordained bD he Council Of Whining
/4'f. First. That hereafter ii shall be un-
awful to admit or suffer to- be present any
IHnoale under the age of IL years to or at
6Hy public picnic, public ball, public
|4nnce house, or other such place of amuse-
|4ient after the hour Of s o'clock in the
'4vening, or to be on any highway, street,
|<ne public square or inclosure after the
};gnr of 10 o'clock in the evening, unless
|Eald female shall be accompanied by one
WI her parents, legal guardians or other
t4rson standing bona tide in the relation
8{ parent or legal guardian and above the
|1i3a OF q years.
%|lNb or society holding, conducting or
1]5&sing charge Of any public picnic, public
]Atli, public dance or other such public
|1llsusement who shall admit or suffer to
|tasnain after the hour of o'clock in tho
waning any female under the age of II
<tars unless accompanied as aforesaid to
or VI the same, shall forfeit and pay sum
not exceeding SIS for each offence, and
nav such female upon being arrested and
wrought before the judge of the municipal
SNurt shall forfeit and pay u sum not ex-
tteding $40 for each offence.
Said fines to be collected the same as
penalties for violating other ordinances of
ltHe city are or may be collected, provided,
That such females as may be employed
.in Business houses, offices or stores, in the
'l4gitimate pursuit Of :heir business are not
included in the meaning of this act and it
shall be the duty of the chief of police or
aEy other police officer to arrest any per-
9.,il or persons he may or they may find
Violating any Of the provisions OF this
sQfdinanee and make report thereof to the
lindge of the municipal court.
s Third. That all ordinances and parts OF
7Qsdinalices inconsistent with this ordi.
Nance be and they are hereby repealed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
ron so rEaRs IN rnEsAME pLAcG
James Morrow, of james Morrow 81 Son,
Has just Completed "a Half Century at
No. 200 Market street.

James Morrow, OF james Morrow a. Son,
Has just completed Half Century at
No. 200 Market street.
james Morrow Of tile large grocery
firm Of James Morrow & Son has Just
completed so years Of continuous busi-
ness at the same place, No, 200 Market
street.
The story is unique. There is not
such another instance in business cir
cles in Wilmington, and very few,
probably, to be found in tho whole
country to equal Mr.. Morrow's record.
He is still in prime health and in active
personal conduct Of his business as head
Of the firm.
He started in business at the present
location on March 25Lh, 1s44. He first
rented The property from Miss Aldridge
At tlnt.time there were two stores on
the present site. Two years afterwards
Mr.. Morrow bought the whole property
aud subsequently put up the present
fine structure.
There is not single man in business
now who was in it when Mr.. Morrow
commenced. Washington Jones kept n
dry goods store next door below. He
was extremely successful. William b.
Sharp was an apprentice of his and
afterwards q partner. John McClung
kept store next the Wilmington aud
Brandywine Bank. The Washington
Hotel was next what is now Mealey's
place. In that old time John Perkins
kept a saddler's shop at tue southeast
cornerof Second and Market and next
it was tile building erected by William
Griffin and Thomas j. Mahaffy.
Henry G. Banning had a hardware
store al No. 904 Market, next Griffin 4
Mahafry's. William +. O'Daniel erected
the big building of Daniel Ross at No.
210. f[e was large owner of real estate.
At No. 212 the Misses Bassett lived,
That was before the present Capellc
Building was erected. At No. 214 John
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
JURIEs FoR mar TERM.
Grand and Petit Juries for tho superior
Court Term.


The juries for the May term of the
superior court and court of general ses-
sions was drawn in the office OF Prothono-
tary Peter A. Horty Tuesday morning.
The personnel of the grand jury is criti-
cised as very good. Among the names
are found ex-Kecorder James 4. Shall
cross, Assemblyman Columbus Watkins,
ex-Counclman William b. Norton and ex-
Poor Trustee Allen b. Smith.
THE GRAND JURY.
st. Georges-James 7. Shallcross, Colum-
bus Watkins.
andywine-Minshall Hinksow, Amor
Forwood.
Christiana-Winlield S. .Quigley, Howard
Il. Finn.
Wilmington-William b. Norton, John
Hamilton, Allen 5. Smith.
Mill Creek-Thomas Pilling, James NJ.
Shakespeare.
White Clay Creek-William Griffith, N.
NJ. Motherall.
New Castle-John Johns, Sr., James W.
Denning, Lewes T.. Eliason.
Pencader-Joseph Cavender, William
K. Rees.
Red Lion-W. c. L. Carnagy, Ephraim
Sterling. ~
Observation-Disclosures A. Cochran.
George Wiggin.
Blackbird-James r. Pryor, William w.
Donovan.
PETIT JURoRs-FIRsT PANEL.
Rrandywine-Joseph W. Guest, William
IL. Hinksnn. James Il. Baxter. Il.
Wilmington--William B. Clerk, John
w. Price, N. r. Benson.
Christinna-Frank ID. Chandler, Joseph
Knox, John L. Press.
Mill Creek-idward Woolston, I. Jelfer.
son Whiteman, Ellis p. Hicks.
White Clay Creek-George Cupit, Charles
II. Cannon.
encader-William Jones, Robert NJ
Cam, J. w. Reynolds. Sr.
| New Castle-James Curlin, William Tai
| liaterro Sr., William Morrison.
Red Lion-John w. Mccall, Alexander
b. Holiday, John t. Cook.
st. GeorgeS-Edward 4, Zachies SericI
| II. Shallcross, Jr., j. William Barnett.
| OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES j. Gibbs, S
| l., Tinly.
Black bird-John L. Seemans, James G
Reynolds.
PETIT JuRoRs-sEcoND PANEL.
Brandywine-James w. Green, jaime:
| McCray, George G. Bratton.
Wilmington-C. b. Naudain, Dennis s
Shields, William Davidson.
Christiana-JohnT I. Williamson, William
ii. Klair, John Wood.
Mill Creek-Isaac Dickson, John Fisher
John Q. Johnston.
White Clay Creek-WilIiam Graves
George Palmer.
Pencader-James t. Veazey, Nathanie
Newnom, John T. Boys.
New Castle--Denny Smith, Spence
Wiley, John /. Boyle.
Red Lion-Benjamin f. Armstrong
David Steelman, Montgomery ]. Gray.
st. Georges-Jesse l.. Sheppard, John Al
Cleaver, james Reagan.
Appoquinimink-William H. Tush
George W. Skaggs.
observation-disclosures Burchard, j. Howari
| Webb, =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05

ferring to his own birth in the humble
cabin of farmer and his training MS a
farmers boy, remarked that his affection
for and his interest in the farmers welfare
continued to this day. He was for free
wool because he knew it would benefit and
not iniurc him. The tariff on wool had
not and couldnot helpth farmer. II was
not in the nature of things that protec-
tive tariff could assist the farmer. Re-
minding his hearers that this was the
birthday of Thomas jefferson he described
services Of the distinguished Virginian.
Quoting line from the dying message of
Jefferson as to the rights of man, he con-
cluded with these touching words "All
hail the counseis of Thomas Jefferson in
this hour of caste based on wealth. of
privilege granted by law, and of monopoly
fastened OH the slavery of labor ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-04-05
Liberty $. y. u. co. ARE VICTORs.
They Get a Decision Against Callahan
& Co., the Hoston Hose Makers, for the

They Get a Decision Against Callahan
g. Co., the Hoston Hose Makers, for the
sum of R1S9.75.
The sdit Of the Callahan Hose Com
pany Of New York against the Liberty
Steam Fire Engine Company was heard
in the office Of Justice Sasse Friday even
ing before referees, w, B. Clerk, George
III. Mccall and Mark M. Cleaver. Harry
! Emmons appeared for the plaintiff and
William T. Lyman for the fire company.
Mr.. Lynam showed that contract had
been made with the Boston firm that the
hose furnished should, be good for 4S
months. But 10 months have passed and
the hose is already defective. Samples
of it were exhibited. The suit is over a
balance of 5000 yet due Callahan & Co.,
which sum the local tiremen have with
held for the reasons as shown. The
referees reserved decision. t-
Referees Mark NJ. Cleaver, George II.
Mccall and William Il. Clerk returned
their decision on Monday in the suit Of
Callahan u Co., the boston fire hose
makers, VS.. the Liberty S. +. Il. Co., in
which the former are mulcted in their
claim of $500 less the sum of Sf0.25.
The suit was tried before Justice Sasse
Friday afternoon, William 4. Lyman APP
pearing for the Liberty $. Il. Il, Company,
and Harry Emmous for the Boston firm.
The Liberty Company purchased II sec.
tions of hose totaliDg 600 feet. for the sum
of $3.50, and according to the contract paid
S225 down. A clause in the contract was
that the hose was to stand the test for as
months. In IL months the hose was found
defective. The tests we're made upon two
occasions for the Liberty by the Washing
ton and Phoenix Companies.
Five of the sections were found de-
fectiye. They could not be used at all and
were returned to Boston. But seven of
the sections of the Callahan hose were re-
turned as good at the inspection by City
Council. In making their adjudication
the referees allowed the Boston Company
the sum OF S39.75, the value of one section
which the Liberty Company had agreed to
pay for. Tie Boston firm was mucted in
costs which amounted to the sum of $3.50.
This left them a balance of Sl0.25 out Of
the $500 which was.against them.