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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
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A Mob of Howard school Girls Attack 0
High school Girl at Eighth aud Monroe

A Mob of Howard school Girls Attack a
High School Girl at Eighth aud Monroe
Streets.
A most disgraceful scene occurred at
Eighth and Monroe streets, at 8 o'clock
Yesterday morning, when girl attend
ing the high school was beaten and
dragged arounC by o yelling mob of
female pupils of the Howard colored
school.
1t seems that the young lady in ques-
ton, accompanied by three others OF her
age, all pupils of the high school, We're
passing up Eighth street on their way
TO the high school, when just as they
reached the corner of Monroe mum.
Der Of ceiored girls, all, it is understood,
pupils of the Howard school, came
along down the hill at swinging pace.
Somehow or other there was collision
as the colored girls, so it is stated, filled
the sidewalk. A large colored girl i'm
mediately charged one of the young
ladies with being the cause of the col
lision. All the colored girls, who were
quickly joined by youths of their race,
Joined in the quarrel, which quickly be-
came a scutfie.
The statement is made that the colored
girl who commenced the quarrel threw
her books down on the snow and rushed
at the white girl whom she had been
abusing. She snatched her umbrella
from her and then commenced striking
her with her closed fist. The young
lady who was assaulted defended her
self as well as she could with her muff,
but this was of little effect, as the colored
girl'R companions Joined her in beating
the white girl.
The latter's two or three companions
stood trembling with fear at the corner
of the street, afraid to help their com
panlon. The crowd of colored people
having increased to ouch number and
their outcries encouraging the disgrace.
full doings, prevented their moving a
step.
Atlength Mrs. Townsend, the wife OF
the storekeeper at the corner, drew the
attention of her husband, who was busy
within, to the danger the young lady
was in. He rushed out and at his ap.
pearance the riot stopped.
BY this time number of well-kno wn
citizens had como up. The noise and
commotion had gathered IA large crowd.
The colored girl was with difficulty
persuaded to give up the umbrella. She
insisted that the white girl should 60
and first pick up her books out Of the
snow. This was done by colored lad.
But the girl threw the books down
again and asserted she would not ac-
cept them unless the white girl went
out on the road, picked them up herself
and presented them to her. The books
were again picked up by colored
person. This terminated the shameful
affair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
Marrlage5.

CLAIHUE-F ERALD--At Easton, Nd, on
the 4ih instant, by Father Wadron, Robert
Claiyue and Josephine Fitzgerald.
TRAM-MURlSON--At Chicago. January
2gth, L, S, Outran and Jessie G. Murlson, the
former formerly of Talbot county, Md.
AioTT-SALMoNS-At New Castle, at tho
residence of the brides parents, on the 18Th
instant, by Rev. A. N. Keigwin, Horace J.
Malott of Philadelphia, Pa, and Lille A..
Salmons Of New Castle.
MOoRE-DAVIS-At Asbury NJ. f. Parsonage,
February 9Th, ty the Rev. John D. c. Hanna,
Charles X. Moore and Annie l.. Davis both
Of this city.
SHoRT-FoREACRE-I White Hall Mock.
January 3st, by Rev. T. c. Smoot, Walter
Short and Annie Foreacre.
TuDD-NAUDAlN-AtL ansdowne, Pa, on tho
Sth instant, by Rev. Il. w. Todd, the groom's
father, James n. Todd and Clara Naudain,
the former of Denton, Md.
wHIrE-MooRE-A Laurel, on the eth inst,
by Rev J. A. Walter, William C. White and
Annie L. More.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
DELAWARE,s BIG or Port.
Iron Pier and Big Factories to be Erected
Under the New Management.

The Philadelphia Record of Tuesday
said: "The Bear Creek Oil Works, at
Marcus Hook, have been purchased by
the Mellon Pipe Line Company OF Pitts
burg, Of which W. L. Mellon of Pitts
burg, is the head The Mellon Brothers
had owned an interest in the big works.
B. B. Campbell and R. p. Crawford, re-
spectively chairman and treasurer of
the company, will retire, their interests
going into the hands of the new pur-
chasers. The MELONS now own pipe
lines from the Listerville region to
Marcus Hook, as the Crescent line is in
sympathy with them They are formula
BILE rivals OF the Standard Oil Company"
The works referred to are the oil
works at the new Delaware port at
Marcus Hook. 1t has been rumored
that under the new management it is
proposed to erect new iron pier and
factories. One of the factories will be
for the purpose of manufacturing tin
cases for the export of refined oil. 1t is
understood that the working capacity of
the port under the new auspices will be
tripled. The increased output will
constitute the Delaware port q strong
rival to the Standard Oil Company's
main export port at Point Breeze.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
ANNIE PIX EY'S WILL.
Her Entire Estate Bequeathed Absolutel
to Her Husband, Robert Fulford.

to Her Husband, Robert Fulford.
United Press Dlspat,h ny Special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 1.-The will of
Annie Pixley Fulford, the actress, who
died in London, England, November
9th last, was admitted to probate this
morning and letters testamentary were
granted to Charles E. Morgan, Jr. ana
Morris p. Bockius, the executors. The
document was executed June 18th, 1870,
and the executors are Philadelphia law
ycrs.
BY the terms of the will the entire
estate, real and personal, is bequeathed
absolutely to the husband, Robert Full.
ford. Directions are given, however, in
the event of the latter not surviving her
for the disposition of the property prin.
cipally in trust among relatives, with
reversion of the principal, upon the
death or marriage Of the beneficiaries
to the residuary estate, which was to 60
to the Actors Fund of New York fol
the establishment and maintenance of q
home for the education of the children
of actors and actresses.
The contingent requests included the
placing of $4,000 In trust for hel
mother, Annie Z. Pixlsy of New York
and $4,000 each in trust to her sisters
Alice B. Pixley and Lucy Pixley
"during their natural lives or until they
marry"
Another sister, Mrs. Minnie H. Nc
Crackin of Portland, Ore, to be given
81 900 outright and $4,000 in trust fol
the benefit of her children. Harry Nc.
Crackin and Annie M'liss McCrackin,
during their minority, and Edith Frazer
OF Port Stanley, Canada, niece, was
to receive $4,000 in trust.
The exact value of the estate of the
dead actress is not known, the amount
named in the petition for probate being
$1,000, which consists entirely of per
sonality.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
THE FIGHT WAS STOPPED.
Harrington and Cannon Again Prevente,
From Humping Each Other.


From Humping Each Other.
Special Correspondence Of 6azette and Journal
Mn.EoRD, Feb. 14.-The prize fight
announced to take place at Lincoln City,
last night, between John Nicholson of
Harrington and Orion I. Cannon of
this town. did not come off.
This is the second time the figh. has
been put of. A week ago arrangements
were made to have it take place in the
town hall at Frederick, but the authori-
ties put stop to it as soon as they
learned the nature of the bout.
The managers then began to look
around for new place Of meeting and
finally decided on Lincoln. The sheriff
of Sussex county got wind of the fight
and sent deputy to Lincoln to arrest
all interested in the affair, but the man
ager got wind of his being there and
would not allow the men to go together.
Much interest has been manifested by
the sporting fraternity of this vicinityin
the affair and it may take place in the
woods in few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Editor Gazette d journal, A 10-round
prize fight took place last night between
J. Edward johnson and Frank Holland,
which ended in draw. In the fourth
round johnson hit Holland on tho jaw
and almost knocked him out. johnson
had the best of the fight all through,
but the referee gave rank decision, as
all the spectators know. johnson was
seconded by Ned Mcconnell and Harry
Graham, while Stannard and "Red"
Mullin did the honors for Holland.
Charles Streech was referee and Harvey
Smith and Jim Rodgers were time
keepers. j. A. G.
WILMINGTON, Feb. 14th, 1894.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
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"BOOHS IN n USINESS."
DIR. Murray's Lecture to the Commercial
College Students.


The Rev. w. l.. S. Murray, D. D., of
Dover, lectured yesterday to the
students of Gcldey Wilmington Com
mercial College. His subject was,
Books in Business" The attendance
was large and the lecture interesting
DR.. Murray said in part:
The time has come when business
must be taught on higher mental and
moral plane. For illustration the manu-
facturer of machinery. The man must
be up in business or he cannot grasp the
principle and represent his goods. This
is also true in chemistry, as seen in the
drug store, where a mistake, neglect or
carelessness may endanger the life
of an individual or the lives of
a family. Chemistry goes beyond this.
II analyses the soil and teaches
what is needed to grow certain crops
and seeks to supply the same through
fertilizers. Some may say the chemist
is to attend to this, but he must have
men to receive and execute his orders
with intelligence and safety. 1t is also
true from the light Of Christianity, that
the golden rule must be kept in business
and the ten commandments obeyed.
In order TO do this books, good books,
must be read aud studied as the very life
blood of the brain. If it is important to
take care of the body by keeping it
clean and clothed, fed, rested, reoreated,
housed and doctored, when sick, how
much more is it important to equip,
qualify and care for the mind. This
is done by placing before it ideals OF
purity. of good conscience, of strong
will, clear reason, trained memory and
well directed Imagination. There are
libraries and stores, which will give food
to the mind and strength to the intellect.
In reading books we must not forget
the book of books, the Bible, as the best
for all the soul faculties that is to DO
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
IFSTILL ALIVE THEY WILL STARVE.

Hopeless Situation of the Miners who
We're Entombed by the Falling in of
the Gaylord Mine.
United Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 14.-There
are no new developments to-day at the
Gaylord mine in Plymouth. The res
cuers are working hard through the
solid coal to reach the entombed miners.
So far they have been unable to conf
municate with them in any way.
Should they all be alive now it is safe
to say that they will starve before they
can be reached. In this event II widows
will be left to care for As orphans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
st. NIichael's Soup House.

A correspondent says: "The managers
of st. Michael's soup house return most
hearty thanks to William d. Wilckens
of the city market for his help. Mr..
Wilckens deserves honorable mention,
as he has, ever since November LIST, col
lected meat and soup bones two or three
times a week, besides contributing
largely himself. This soup house las
well as the one at Old Swedes) is still
in full operation, supplying between
500 and 600 customers every week with
cheap meals. Gifts of coal and vegetables
will be gratefully received"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

At the meeting of the Board of Police
Commissioners on Monday a resolution
was passed commencing "the action of
the chief of police and members Of
force for their efficient work as
shown by the action of the grand
jury in returning 40 true bills out
OF total of AZ bills presented. In
the opinion of the board this is the kind
of work that goes to make an efficient
police force and it is believed the men
that constitute the force will continue
to give to the people the very best ser
vice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
TIE PURSE MADE rHEM wEAK.
A Fight in Which the Stake Was More of
Paralyzer Than Either Pugilist.


Paralyzer Than Either Pugilist.
A fight between Nicholas johnson
and Frank Holland of this city took
place Tuesday night in barn between
Wilmington and Hare's Corner. 1t was
to have been fight to finish and for q
purse of $15. The pugilists weighed
about 145 pounds each. There were
about 100 spectators.
The set-to opened with hard fighting.
johnson had the best of the second round.
In the third, fourth and fifth rounds the
fighting was exciting and both men
were badly punished. Tho sixth and
seventh rounds were fair and the eighth
and ninth tame. In the tenth round the
scrappers thought of the misery purse
and Pucks favorite quotation-"What
fools these mortals be"-and became so
weak they had to cease fighting.
The fight was declared draw, but
johnson is said to have had the best of
it from the second round.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
A Fine Farm Dwelling Burned.

NPHVIHE DIspHVVH 10 uuLoIVo dlu JUuTHaI.
DOVER, Feb. 14.-The brick dwelling
on Eastman Cotter's farm, near Little
Creek, was entirely destroyed by fire
this morning. 1t is situated ON the
Heverin farm and was considered the
finest in the neighborhood. The fire
was discovered by the tenant, Benjamin
Coverdale, about Q o'clock Ho was
able to save most of his furniture and
prevent the other buildings from being
destroyed. Loss, about $4,000; partly
insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
A So BIN Raised to a Ten.

McKEEsPoRT, Pa, Feb. 13.-Yester-
day afternoon, when a prominent mer-
chant presented bill at one Of the
banks here, the cashier discovered that
it had been two and had been raised
to ten. The change had been so skill.
fully executed that it was not dis
covered until presented at the bank
Another merchant discovered a ST. bill
raised to u ten, which bad been evidently
raised by the same skilful pen. 1t is
feared that an organized gang of coun-
terfeiters are at work in this vicinity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Sheridan Post, G. A. r., is endeavor-
ing to get Belle Boyd, the "Rebel Spy"
to lecture at the Opera House, February
22d, for the benefit of the post. The
city is being canvassed now for the pur-
pose OF ascertaining whether or not
sufficient tickets can be sold to warrant
the lecturers coming here. The post is
anxious to replenish its relief fund.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
STARTED IN 4 PAPER GOWN.
Paul Jones Begins His Famous Journey
From Poverty to Veal II.

0FofH WITTY W V0tEE rs
BOSTON, MASS, Feb. 13.-Paul Jones,
the man who was to start naked in a
room at the Boston Press Club and earn
his way around the world without Dor
rowing, begging or stealing or accepting
aims, made the start early this morning
in Mother Hubbard gown constructed
of MANILA paper and held together with
pins, the cost of which he had earned
during the night by giving exhibitions
and charging admission to the room.
With this money he also purchased
some sole leather and made a pair Of
sandals and left the club house in cab
for the Boston tavern, whence he will
continue the journey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

The following board of managers was
elected on Tuesday for the Artisan
Savings Fund to serve for one year:
George W. Bush, George S. Capelle,
Anthony Higgins, Charles w. Rowland,
Job Fl. Jackson, Henry F. Dure, Joseph
L. Carpenter, Jr., Washington Hastings,
I. Allen Hilles, ]. Augustus McCaulley,
Alexander ]. Hart, Andrew G. Wilson,
Lindley @. Kent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
Funeral of Mrs. Hughes.

Mrs. Wilhelmina T. Hughes, whose
death occurred Saturday, was buried
Tuesday afternoon in Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery. The interment
was private. Deceased was the wife of
Deputy United States Marshal David
w. Hughes. She was member of
Union Church and took a prominent
part in church work. $3.50
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Real Estate Agent J. Jackson PIERCE
has sold for Z. Levy of Auburn, N. ",
a l2-ruomed brick house in that city TO
Patrick j. Long of this city for $4,000
He has sold also for Mr.. Long to L.
Levy the following properties, Nos. 1906
and 1903 West Fourth street at valua-
ton of $4,000, and Nos. ola and sic
Harrison street at 81, 200 each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
TIE LAUNCH or THE FUTURE.
A Plan That Will Do Away with Sliding
Down the slippery Ways.

opWh the oiiPpoFy ways
Chester, Pa, News.
Trevor Dickinson, constructing engi-
neer at Roach's shipyard, watched the
hull of the steamer Yorktown slide
down the ways and out into the Della
ware on Saturday and as the tug pur-
sued the big boat he said:
"The day of launching by the present
method is likely soon to be over"
Asked how he proposed to get the
boat into the water he continued.
"a method that is being agitated is a
half submerged dock. 1t has many ad-
vantages. There would not be the
necessity of high lifting, all parts of
the outside of the hull would be more
readily accessible, while there would be
no sticking in launching. The water
would simply be turned into the dock
and the boat would be floated off. That
would save trouble and expense"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
FOUND HANGING TO A BEAM.
Suicide the Fate of "a Cincinnati Man who
Disappeared January 31st.

CINCINNATI, ONO, Feb. 13.-The
dead body of Richard P, Fox was found
early this morning hanging from beam
with a rope around his neck, beneath
the Friend & Fox paper mill on Cooper
avenue, Lockland. Mr.. Fox has been
missing since January 31st.
When found he was suspended with
his feet trailing along the floor for about
10 inches, leading to the conclusion that
he allowed himself to slowly strangle to
death.
His body was in an advanced stage of
decomposition and it is evident that he
committed the deed on the day that he
so mysteriously disappeared.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
ALI FOR PHIL1DELPHIA.
The President Tuesday Made Batch G
Nominations for That City.

NOminatlOns lot THU CItys
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The Presi-
dent to-day sent to the Senate the fol-
lowing nominations:
Eugene Townsend of Philadelphia.
Pa, to be superintendent of the United
States Mint at Philadelphia.
John r. Read of Philadelphia, Pa,
to be collector of customs for the dis
trict of Philadelphia.
p. Gray Meek of Bellefonte, Pa, to be
surveyor of customs for the port of
Philadelphia.
j. Marshall Wright of Pennsylvania,
to be naval officer of customs for the
port of Philadelphia.
st. Clair A.. Mullholland of Philadel-
phia, Pa, to be pension agent at Phila-
delphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

The date set for the sale of the per-
sonal property of the Warren Athletic
Club is February gath. The j.. Q.
Dryer sale Of machinery, fixtures, &C.,
will take place in few weeks, the exact
day is not yet fixed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
ouiss aud Strauss sworn In.

United Press Dispatch By Special Wires.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-In the House
to day, Messrs. Quigg and Strauss, menu
bcrs.elect from New York city to sue
coed Messrs. Fellows and Fitch, were
sworn in, although their credentials had
not yet arrived, No objection was made
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Trains on the p, w. & b. railroad were
slightly delayed last evening by a small
freight wreck at Lamokin.
After hearing evidence on a writ of
habeas corpus in the case of William
Roschmann. charged with murder in
causing the death of Gustav Berchter in
December last, Judge Thayef refused to
admit the defendant to bail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
STOOD BY THEIR CAPTAIN
Bravely Faced Death Sooner
Than Leave Him.
BUT ALL WERE FINALLY SAVED
Eighteen Hours on a Storm
Tossed Vessel.

Exciting Rescue of the Crew of the Min
nio Rowan--The Captain Helpless From
Broken Leg, But the pien Refused to
Leave Him Whom THY Might Have
Been Taken Of--Ail Finally Rescued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Threats Against President Carnot.
United Press Dispatch by Spec al Wires.
LONDON, Feb. 14.-The Pail Mall
Gazette says that hand bills dated London
and threatening the life OF President
Carnot are in circulation in Algiers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
Another fire at the Fair Grounds.

United Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 14.-Fire started
at II o'clock this morning in the COL
lonade, between the Agricultural Build
ing and Machinery Hall, Worlds Fair
grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The House
Judiciary committee to-day adopted a
substitute for the McGann resolution
looking to the impeachment of Judge
Jenkins of the Seventh Judicial district,
for his conduct in eujoining the en-
ployes OF the Northern Pacific railroad
in their recent strike. The substitute
provides merely for full Investigation
q the charges, as a preliminary move.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

So eminently successful has Hoods Sarsapa-
tilla been hal many leading citizens from all
Sver the United States furnish testimonials Of
luros which seem almost miraculous. hoods
barsaparillR IL not an accident but the ripe
Fuit 81 industry and study. 1t possesses merit
peculiar to itself"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Hoods Pills cure Nausea, Sick Headache,
Indigestion, Biliousnoss, sold By all druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Miss Lydia Hall has returned from Sea-
ford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15


The representative of THE GAZETTE
interviewed Chairman Scott and the
other commissioners yesterday in re-
gard to the grand inquest message in
relation TO setting the able-bodied pris-
oners at New Castle Jail to work in
order that the big expense of their
maintenance may be lighter on the tax
payers of the county.
Chairman Scott is strongly in favor
of the measure. "By all MEANS" he
said, ''as soon as we are in position
we will set to work about it, You know
the expenditure of the $4,000 is man
datory on us. We have to commence
the work some time soon. 1t includes
the purchase of quarry land and the
construction of the buildings for the
men. This will likely be done in the
spring"
Commissioners Mealey, Gallagher and
Armstrong, are also in favor of the
measure. Commissioner White said yes
terday that he has to read it up.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-12-13

The number of letters and packages mailed
during the year for special delivery was a.