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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
BLUFFER cOOh'S FIVE HAND.


Failing to Bulla0zo u Workman Into
Signing a Remonstrance Against the
Wilson Bill, Cook Promptly Discharges
Him.
Charley Cook, an assistant boss puddler
at the Old Ferry rolling mill, a page of
whose career was published in EVERY
EVENING of January 9th, now appears
before the public in the light of buffer.
Cook. who is Republican worker, for
some reason or other believes that the Will
son Tariff bill should not become law,
and in the time when he is not employed
as all assistant boss by the Diamond State
Iron Company he is hard at work obtain
ing signatures to q renonstrance against
the passage of the bill, now in the hands
of the finance committee of the Senate.
Cook pays little regard to the convictions
of his subordinateS about the works and
woe be unto the workman who has the
courage OF his convictions and who is
brave enough to refuse TO attach his sigma
ture to the petition.
Morris Curtin, sober, industrious work
man living at No. 800 Locust street, is
Cooks latest victim. Several weeks ago
Cook appeared before Curtin with petit
ton which was addressed to Senator Gray
for presentation to the Senate, and which
opposed the passage of the Wilson bill in
vigorous terms. Curtin was asked to put
his name to the paper, and he brayely re-
fused TO do So
why wont you sign it?" Cook impu-
IDENTIFY asked the workman.
because it is Numerically opposite my
views in the matter and.l would be acting
In opposition to my own convictions were
| to sign the petition. My bread and
butter depends upon my job here, but I'll
starye before sign that paper"
These words almost staggered the buffer
and for time he was speechless. He re-
covered his power of speech in few min
utes. however. and uttered a threat, il is
said, which 1t seems he has carried out.
"All right, I'll Xix you for that" and
thenthe buffer strobe majestcally away.
Curtin went on about mis- work, fully
expecting to hear of his discharge at any
moment He did not have long to wait.
On the evening of February 9Th, Cook
came to him as he was quitting work and
informed him his services were no longer
required. When Curtin asked him the
reason for his discharge the buffer
mumbled something about trumped-up
charge of handling more iron than he was
entitled to and disappeared. Curtin has
since been unable to find any reason for
his discharge, and declares there is no
cause other than the fact that he is Dem
ocrat and will not sign the remonstrance
against the Wilson bill.
When Curtin was seen at his home last
Monday he verified the story as stated
above.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Elkton Catholic Church, the interior
of which has been handsomely frescoed
otherwise improved, was reopencd Sun
day. Large congregations attended all
the services. Bishop Curtis celebrated
pontitical high mass. He also preached
at vespers, his subject being "Christian
Art. Among the priests in attendance
were the ReYs. j. d. Carey, D. j. Flynn,
J. A. Lyons, w. j. Birmingham, James
Sylvester and William Smith. The
baritone Del Puente and his wife,
Madame Helen Campbell of Philadel-
phia, took part in the fine musical pro-
pramme. The altar was handsomely
decorated with potted plants.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
raEIR SECOND DOSE OF TIE "cAr''

Goodlng, the Horse Thief, and the Four
Chicken Thieves Again Whipped at New
Castle, on Saturday.
ST. eclal Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
SEw CASTLE, Feb. l1.-Three hundred
people assembled In the yard of the New
Castle Jail, this morning, to see the four
chicken thieves receive their second and
last iiistalment Of 10 lashes. In the crowd
were many strangers from distance, who
displayed the usual curiosity and examined
the post, cat aud piilory with interest.
Shortly after IL O'Clock Morris Gooding,
the colored horse thief, was released from
the pillory, VIII ,rc he had been shivering
an hour in ihs cold, and James Saunders.
the first of the dusky quartet of chicken
thieves. was placed to the post. He APP
peared to suffer from the cold and looked
relieved when the lashes were finished.
They were not heavily applied.
The next victim, Thomas Fields, the eN-
local preacher. INDUCED in variety of
contortions while undergoing his punish
ment and seemed to feel it more than all
the rest.
George Playter, a good.Iooking mulatto
stood like statue while Sheriff Gould laid
on Is hard lashes, and walked away with
out changing countenance.
Henry Floyd, the last of the chicken
thieves, took his punishment good
naturedly and amused the crowd by
dancing breakdown after it was over.
Morris Gooding, who had previously
stood an hour in the pillory, was then
given his remaining 80 lashes. The pris-
oner seemed to feel the punishment a
great deal, but he did not finch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
HAVOC BY STORM AND FIRE.
Many Lives Lost by Fearful Hurricane
and n Dastrmcliva Eirn in GnrmnnY.


BERLIN, Feb. 14.-The hurricane
which swept over the northern part
Germany has caused large loss of life.
Six fishing boats, belonging to Rindc-
rort, small village on the Baltic Sea,
were lost in the storm, and 90 men were
drowned, Eighty craft of various de.
scriptions were sunk in the River Elbe.
Advices from Altoona, on the Elbe, a
short distance below Hamburg, state
that / persons were drowned there.
Eight foresters were killed in the
woods near ZIegenort, in Pomerania,
by trees blown down in the storm.
A dispatch from Casscl states that a
disastrous fire has occurred there.
Twenty-eight buildings were destroyed,
and several persons are known to have
lost their lives. Nineteen houses at Lob.
schultz, Prussian Silesia, were burned
to-day. Among the dwellings destroyed
was that of the Manor Lord Reisch. He
and three of his children persisted in the
flames.
DRESDEN, Feb. 14.-Bautzen, town
about 80 miles from this city, was visited
by fire to-day which made 70 families
homeless.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
MEETING OF MINISTER'S.
Session of Wilmington NJ. e. Preachers
Association Lnst Monday.

Association Last Monday.
Last Mondays session of Wilmington
NJ. Il. Preachers Association began with
devotional exercises conducted by the
Rev. Delplaine Collie.
Current events were reviewed by the
Reys. j. b. Quigg I. Il. Martindaie, b. D..
4. Snowden Thomas aud ]. D. Rigg.
The Rev. John ID. q. Hanna asked the
question "What are the Perils to our
National Life from the Roman Catholic
Church," IL was referred 10 the Rev.
James Conner.
The Rev. A. $. Mowbray asked the ques.
ton IF Sunday-school Elects Special
Committee to Buy Library What Should
the Pastor Do?" 1t was referred to Mr..
Hanna, who read the disciplinary proyi.
sions in the case and made some timely
remarks. The question was further dis
cussed by Messrs. Quigg, Thomas, France,
Hodson, Jewell and Dulaney.
Announcement was made that papers
will be read as follows: March 9Th, by
Presiding Elder Barrett; March 18th, by
the Rev. ID. i. Waddell, d. D.; March 10th,
by the Rev, G. L. Wood
To Mr.. Quigg was referred the question,
Are the Methodist Glass Meetings Sue
cess in our. Church as Compared with
Fifty Years Ago."
The Rev. John France reported that the
recent mass meeting of the Associated
Methodist Relief Society was success and
that the net proceeds amounted TO nearly
$500. He also reported donations from
Hillsporo and Ridgey. Md,
The Rev. John Y. Dobbins, D. D., re-
ported the arrangements for transferring
Madeley Church from Grace Sunday-school
Union to the Madeley people. The property
is owned by Grace Sunday-school Union
and there is mortgage of 5000 against
it. The Sunday.school union agreed to as
sumo 5000 of the mortgage and deed the
property TO the Madeley people provided
the latter raised 81, 900, the remainder of
the mortgage. The Madeley people have
complied and the transfer will be made at
an early date.
The Rev. T. Z. Terry pronounced the
benediction,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
THREE BROTHERs FINED.

John, Edward and Thomas Hhsson, Be-
come Involved In a Quarrel aud Get AR
rested.
The rather unusual spectacle of three
brothers in the prisoners dock was wit
messed in municipal court last Monday.
They were John, Edward and Thomas
Hasson. officer Harry Taylor appeared
against the prisoners. The brothers
went to the house of Mrs Collins, Third
and Monroe streets, Thursday night to
help her move, and became intoxicated.
Thomas Hasson, who has wooden leg,
used the weapon on his brothers with
considerable force and the result is
Edward carries his head in bandages
now, while John was also severely pun
ished. The affair had its sequence in
municipal court Monday morning when
Judge Ball imposed a fine of So and
costs of the prosecution,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Building Inspector Dohl issued per-
mits for new work, during the past two
weeks, as follows:
William S. Wood, one two-story brick
stable,south side of Twenty fourth street,
east of Market.
Charles NJ. White, alterations TO No.
403 East Ninth street.
@. S. Cleland, two-story frame stable,
Townsend road, south side OF Market
street bridge.
Hart & Brother, alterations to south
west corner Fifth and Poplar streets.
Curry & Evans, cne-story open shed,
Lowering avenue and Scott street.
Russell 81 Brother, one-story brick
shop, east side of King street between
Eighth and Ninth.
Weldin 5. Wood, two-story brick
stable on Ashton street between Tatnall
and West.
Wilson Adams, alterations TO south.
west corner Twelfth aud Market streets.
j. NJ. Collins, alterations to No. 506
King street.
Hubert Cassidy, two one.story frame
kitchens, Nos. 1924 and 1926 Banning
street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
Vital statlstles of Last Week.

For the week ended at noon Saturday
81 deaths were reported to Registrar
Colquhoun, as compared with 90 for
the corresponding week Of last year,
classified as follows; Males, 16; females,
Is; white, ~; colorcd, 4; adults, IS;
minors, 49, native, 80; foreign, /. Deaths
resulted from the following causes !:
Pneumonia, 3; inanition, 4; apoplexy,
cancer, consumption, congestion of
lungs, heart disease, paralysis, 2 each;
Bright's disease, bronchitis, diptheric
Group, dropsy, tibroid tumor, gastritis,
gall of bladder, grip, premature birth,
suicide, ur9mia, each. There were 20
births during the week as compared
with 35 for the same period last year,
classified as follows: White males, 10;
white females, 10; colored males, 2;
females, !. -Four marriages took place
during the week, all whites.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
DOUGHERTY NON EST,
That Was Sheriff Gouid's Return
to the Orphans Court.

An Interesting Citation of tho AdaIr
Minors Complaint to Judge Grubb, by
Their Counsel. william =. Hiiles--
Dougherty is Worth Absolutely Moth
iug--The Bondsinan, JOhu McClafferty,
to Make Good tho $500.
In addressing Judge Grub on Satur-
day. in the orphans court, William S.
Hilles, counsel for the Adair minors in
the Dongherty guardian case said he has
been informed that Mr.. Dougherty is stay
ing out Of town by advice of friends or
counsel, so it is alleged. Mr.. Hilles I'M
derStood he is in Philadelphia.
RETURNED NON EST.
The sheriff has called six or seven times
at his place of business to serve the writ,
but without success. Sheriff Gould was
continually told that Dougherty would be
back next day, which clearly evidenced an
intention to put the official off. And now
the writ is returned non est.
THE BoSDsMAN's EFFECTS.
Since last Saturday, have been investi-
eating the ability of the bondsman, John
McClafferty, to respond upon the bond.
At his best valuation, ] doubt his ability
to meet the required $500.
DousHERTY sPICUJATED.
l find also that some of the money
Dougherty got of the estate was invested
in speculation in real estate in this city.
This was in three houses. Nos. 700. 702 and
704 jefferson street. These are subject to
mortgages TO their full value,
$4,000 JUDGMENTS.
There are judgments totaling $4,000
against Dougherty. One Of these is tor
100000, held by the county as lien in
connection with tax collections.
THE MINORS BADLY OFF.
The Adair minors are absolutely de-
pendent on the income from this estate,
and they have already begun to feel the
pressure due to Mr.. Dougherty's course.
Hitherto they received the sum of $3.50
weekly.
Mr.. Hilles added in explanation to the
court that or account of the mortgages on
the Jefferson street property of Dougherty
there is no equity in il whatever for the
Adair minors, and it is worth absolutely
nothing.
Peter l.. Cooper, Jr., appeared for Bonds
man John McClatferty.
CITED FOR SATURDAY NEXT.
Judge Grub granted an alias citation
returnable ut 10 a. M, Saturday next, the
hearing to be had at 2 p. M, same day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Captain William Riggans, formerly a
woll-known steamboat captain on tho
Delaware, died of heart trouble, at his
residence, No. 2117 Marston street,
Philadelphia, Saturday, aged 83 years.
Although Captain Riggans always led
an active and eventful life, one of the
most conspicuous incidents in his career
took place during the early days of tho
war. He was III command of the steamer
w. Whilldiu, then in the government
employ, at the time of the sinking of
the United States frigate Cumberland,
in Hampton Roads, by the rebel ram
Merrimac, and assisted in saving the
crew of that Inflated vessel. After land
ing the crew at Newport News they all
left the steamer, which received a ball
from the Merrimac through her boilers,
and was only saved from beingcaptured
by the timely arrival Of the little Moni-
tor the next morning. The Whilldin,
it is said, brought the first cargo of
wounded Union soldiers to Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
MRS. MArILDA $. PRICE.
She Lived In the Old Tatnall Mansion, in
Brandywine Village, and Was n Woman

She Lived In the Old Tatnall Mansion, in
Brandywine Village, and Was n Woman
of Sweet and Attractive Character.
Tho funeral of Mrs. Matilda Sander
son Price, took place in this city, Satur-
day, February 18th, at 1870 O'Clock, p. m,
the interment being in tue family lot at
Old Swedes Church. Mrs Price was
the widow of Mr.. Joseph Tathall Price,
formerly one of the proprietors of the
Brandywine flour mills. She died at
her residence in Germantown, Philadel-
phia, being. in tho S5th year Of her age.
The ceremonies atthe grave were private
the Rev. Martin Dunlap officiating, the
attendance consisting OF members of her
immediate family and relatives residing
in this city.
Mrs. Prices early married life, dating
from the year 1926, was spent in the old
Tatnall mansion in Brandywine village,
known as Washington's headquarters,
where she lived until 1910, removing TO
the house built by her husband on the
Wilmington side of the creek, on Market
street, near the bridge, and residing there
until the year 1859. She was deyout
commitment of st. Andrews Episco-
pal Church, constantly engaged in
WOlho VI GnulltJ anu LlCtCNs DIG was
endowed with the rare characteristic,
owing to natural sweetness of dispo-
sition of attracting and holding per-
sonal friendships, the memory OF Which
continued after many years of separa-
ton. AS an instance, the Hon. Thomas
f. Bayard, with whom she had not been
in personal intercourse for more than 30
years, recently wrote to a member of
the family, desiring to be remembered
to one for whom he said che still enter
tanned memories of respect and loving
kindness"
Mrs. Price left large family of chill
dren, also many grandchildren and
reat-grandchildren Her sons, John
and Joseph, reside in Baltimore; Henry
and Alfred in Germantown; James, who
married the daughter of Samuel Harlan
of this city, resides In Europe. Her
daughters are Mrs. Sophia Buckley of
New York; Mrs. Marion Estrazulas of
Montevldeo, and Matilda, Virginia,
Camilla and Cornelia, residing in Ger
mantown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
GOMEGYS NOMINATED FOR DEPUTY.

The Nomiuatian Sent to Washington
on Saturday--Wlat the Collector says
in Regard TO John =. Callahan's Appll-
cation and MIR. Fiinnis Position.
Collector Townsend was shown by q
representative of THE GAZETTE last
Saturday the statement of a morning
paper inferring the resignation of Deputy
Collector Finn.
The collector said to the reporter: "Well,
my Interpretation Of tho position is that
Mr.. Finn is no longer in the service of
the government. This Is following the
receipt of the communication from the de-
partment on the 9Th instant, directing me
TO dispense with his services"
coMEGYs NOMINATED.
"Have you sent in any nomination" the
reporter asked. ,,,,,
Comegys. He is man have known well
for 20 years. He is a grandfather of Middle.
town. am fully satisfied with his bust
ness qualifications. He has been teller of
the Peoples National Bank of Middletown
for many years. He resigned the position
to 60 into the Legislature. While he was
teller in the bank, was ore of its direc-
tors. so that have had plenty of oppor-
tunity of knowing him."
Who were Mr.. Comegys' endorsers, "the
reporter asked.
IS. NJ. Reynolds and E. r. Cochran of
Middletown."
ABOUT Mr.. CALLAHAN.
"Nfy objections to Mr.. Callahan" Col
lector Townsend continued, "had no per-
sonal bearings whatever. 1t was simply
that did not know the man. Whereas |
have known Mr.. Comegys intimately for
over 20 years. | suppose you know he
was Speaker of the House in 1881
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
HOTEL WILLIs SIZE.
George W. Gray the Purchaser of the
stock and Lease Interest in Bulk for the
sum of So, 900.

George W. Gray the Purchaser of the
stock and Lease Interest in Bulk for the
sum of $4,000.
There was very large gathering, last
Monday, at the Hotel Willis of persons
interested and also their attorneys at the
sale Of the hotel stock and effects and the
lease by Sheriff Gould. Auctioneer uukill
was in charge of the sale. The conditions
of sale were that the stock and effects
together with the outstanding lease, which
has about two years to run at rental of
s5,00O we're to be sold in bulk.
The execution judgments under which
the sheritf's sale was made were as fol-
lows: George w. Gray 81. 1885, Stoeckle
executors, 81 ,44i; Megary 4 Son, sl,1OOi
81 $50; William Lawton, $50s; George II.
Mccall Co., $780, Robert Smith, $50. These
with rent account of about 81, DO made a
total Indebtedness of about $1,000.
William Il. Lyman, attorney for James
L. Willis, made the statement that in the
event of the property bringing in $4,000 or
over, which would be sufficient to pay the
judgment creditors, Mr.. Willis would give
up possession OF the property, but other
wise he would not surrender until forced
to do SO in the usunl legal course.
1t Is understood that the sheriff's APP
praisal of the stock showed figures total
ng about So, 200. 1t was learned that George
w. Gray had bought the Megary Judgment
last Saturday.
The first bidder was Harry Emmons,
representing the Stoeckles. His figure was
only $1,000. Evidently he did this TO
cover his claim. Then there was tedious
halt and il looked us ii there were to be no
further bids. The sheriff got impatient
and said something about being tired of
attorneys buying in property in the way
they do.
This put the lawyer who represented
Major Mitchell on his mettle, and he told
the sheriff to keep cool. He, the lawyer,
had brought the execution under which
the property is now for sale. and he would
take care of matters. The little furry re-
suited in jump of bids to 5000, when it
stopped and Auctioneer Hukill announced
j. Harvey Whiteman, representing George
w. Gray, as the purchaser.
IL is understood that James L. Willis
will still run the hotel. In 81, when Mr..
Willis took charge, he paid down the sum
of 5000 for the privilege of walking into
bare house. All the furnishing, fixing
and stocking, had to BIO done by him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

of New York is Crittentons immense
Medicine Warehouse, and this Lion"
establishment has its lion PREPARATION
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar-for
the cure of coughs, colds, influenza and
bronchitis. No medicinal agent intro
duced during the present century has
created more. profound sensation among
solute specific for all ordinary affections Of
the organs of respiration. Sold by drug
gists everywhere at 25 and so cents and 81.
Great saving to purchase large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
SITE suNpAr.scnooLs.
Programme for Their Annual Conventioi
to hn Held Next NINTH.

to be Held Next Month.
The annual convention of Delaware
State Sunday-school Association will be
held March 18th and 10th, in West
Church. Joseph Pyle, the president,
will preside. Prof. John r. sweeney of
Chester will lead the singing, and his
hymnal, "Unfolding Treasures" will be
used. Following is the programme.
MARCH 18TH.
Morning-10 o'clock, service of song
reading of scriptures; prayer. 1850
o'clock, enrolment of delegates; appoint
mont of committees; service of song. II
o'clock, address Of welcome; response
by the PRESIDENT reports OF State officers,
the president, the executive committee,
the statistical secretary and the treas
urer; reports of county officers, schools
and workers; service Of song; benedic-
ton.
Afternoon--2 o'clock, service of song;
reading of Scripture; prayer. $50
o'clock, address, "The Supreme Need of
the Sunday-school," the Rev. John D..
g. Hanna; discussion. 3.15 o'clock, adj
dress, "How Can We Elevate the Average
Sunday-school Teachers Standard 2"
Prof. Isaac It. johnson; discussion. 4
o'clock, address, "How to Secure the
Cooperation Of Parents in Sunday
school Work." Mrs. j. Frank Ball; dis
cussion. Ads o'clock, service of song;
benediction.
EVENING" o'clock, service Of song;
reading Of scripture; prayer. 7.45
o'clock, address, Suggestions for Sun
day.school Teachers" the Rev. S. B.
Meeser. S,15 o'clock, address, "Better
Things in Sunday.school Work." b. F.
Jacobs OF Chicago; service of song;
benediction.
MARCH 10TH.
Mornings o'clock, service of song;
reading Of scripture; prayer. $50
O'Clock, report Of committees; election
of officers; miscellaneous business. 10
o'clock, address, SIS the Sunday school
Cause Making Progress?" the Rev.
Lafayette Marks, D. D.; discussion.
10.45 o'clock, address, primary Work"
- -; discussion. 11.30 o'clock,
address, "rhe Opportunities and Re.
sponsibilities of the Sunday.school
Scholar" Hugh @. Browne; discussion;
service Of song; benediction.
Afternoons o'clock, service of song;
reading of scripture; prayer. 2.3C
o'clock, address, "rhe Place of the
Sunday-school in the Work Of the
Church." the Rev. N. II. Miller, D. D..
discussion. 3.15 o'clock, address, sub
ject to be selected, B. y. Jacobs; dis.
cussion. 4.45 O'Clock, service Of song
benediction.
EVENING" o'clock, service of song
7.30 o'clock, report of committees. 7.4t
o'clock, address, "The Sunday schoo
Work for the Whole World" b. F.
Jacobs; service of song; closing exer.
cises; benediction; adjournment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
Commissioners win Not Buy Tobacco.

ELKToN, Mp, Feb. 26.-The county com,
missioners appointed ]. II. Michigan con-
table in the Eighth district in place of
John A. Richie, resigned. The treasurer's
report showed the receipts for january to
have been S4,776.75 disbursements,
5,464.42; cash balance ON hand, S2l, $3.50.
Nine thousand dollars was paid over for
county schools. The town commissioners
of Perryville asked for an appropriation
for repairs to streets. 1t was ordered that
hereafter the county commissioners will
Jail prisoners.