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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR INTEREST.


Thursday last was donation day at
the rooms Of the Wilmington Christian
Endeayor Union Sunday Breakfast
Association, southeast corner Seventh
and Lombard streets. The result showed
that the people Of Wilmington are in
full sympathy with the Christian En-
deavorers in their noble enterprise Of
lifting up the fallen of the city through
the agency of Sunday breakfasts, and
well-equipped lodging house where
cheap lodging can be secured under
Christian influences.
For the redeemed men, the call for
clothing, &C., was made, and wearing
apparel of every description was re-
ceived, A large part Of the donations
consisted Of beds and bedding, the
articles needed most of all, and sugar,
coffee and soap, and many other neces.
saries were given in a generous manner.
A total of about $50 in cash was also
received. While tho donations were
many, and the result great success, yet
q continuation of the gifts will not he
amiss, as the needsnof the association are
many.
All day tho rooms were occupied by
an enthusiastic band of Christian En-
deavorers whose devotion to the cause
in itself bespeaks for the success of the
enterprise.
The results of this inter-denomina.
tional work "For Christ and the
Church." under the Christian Endeavor
movement, Is to be commended. It
casts aside the denominational preiu-
dices, and it is a glorious sight to see the
representatives OF the various churches
working side by side. And yet, each
Endeayorer is proud to say that he is a
Methodist, or a Reformed Episcopalian
or a Baptist, or a Presbyterian. The
blessedness OF the interdenominational
fellowship, makes one more loyal to his
own church to an amazing degree.
On the evening of February 22d, the
Society of Christian Endeayor connected
with Asbury NJ. L. Church, will tender
a reception to all the g. L. societies in
Wilmington. This will be the fifth of
the series which were inaugurated last
May.
COMING CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR EVENTS.
February 1st-Business meeting of the
Y. p. S. G. L. OF Central Presbyterian
Church at 7.45 p. IN. j. II. g.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
WILSON HOWARD HANGED.
A Member of the Notorious Howar,
Family of Kentucky.

FAMILY OF Kentucky.
LEBANON, Mo-, Jan. 10.-Wilson
Howard was hanged in the Jail yard
here at OFT o'clock this morning. The
scaffold was erected just outside the jail
building and the execution was wit
messed by only score of people.
Howard was member of the notori-
GUS Howard family Of Kentucky. He
took part in the Howard Turner feuds,
and although only 8 years old was one
of the most active fighters when the two
families fought in the streets of Harlan,
one day in 1876. He came to Missouri
in 1882, and was convicted several
months ago of the murder of deaf
mute named McMichael. II was for
this crime he was hanged to-day.
The sheriff and his deputies arrived
from st. Louis yesterday afternoon with
Howard. On his arrival at the Jail, he
created CONSERVATION by drawing from
a sheath at his waist band an ugly look.
ing dirk knife with seyen-inch blade
and handing 1t over to the sheriff.
Howard says that he procured the knife
six or eight months ago, to kill q detec.
tive, but found no opportunity to use ii.
Last night Howard made an affidavit
that he had killed John Bailey in
Harlan county, Kentucky, o crime for
which an innocent man, his uncle Will
Jennings, is now serving a life sentence
in a Kentucky penitentiary. He pro.
tested his innocence of the murder of
McMichael.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
rnn MIroHrLL cnlLp.

Story From smyrna That Throws
sht Upon Hitherto Unexplained
story.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
SMYRNA, Jan. 19.-An article was
printed in the Philadelphia dailies of
yesterday, stating that man named
Gustav Hoffman Of Germany, but
formerly Of Philadelphia, was in search
OF his child, which had been lost for
three years, and was adopted by Sallie
Mitchell of Chester, Pa, who after
wards moved to Maryland, and from
there to Smyrna, Delaware. In an inter.
view which a reporter OF The GAZETTE
had with Mr. Mitchell, yesterday, he
told the following account of the child:
while living in Chester, three years
ago, Mrs. Hoffman went TO the hos
pital and gave birth to :child, and
then returned to her husband and told
him that the child was born dead. But
instead the mother had drugged the
child and left the child in the Times
building, on the third floor, where 1t was
found by Policeman Lewis Meath, who
took II TO his house, where his wife took
care OF it until the mayor found home
for the waif with an Irish family in that
city. II was soon returned, however,
when Policeman Meath insisted upon
Mitchell taking the child and adopting
It as he had no children. This he OBJ
1ecied to, but, the day following, he was
called to Philadelphia on business and
while there Mrs. Sallie Mitchell, his wife,
went and got the baby from Mayor
Coates, and was given all the legal rights
necessary"
The child is now in their possession
and Mrs. Mitchell left yesterday for
Chester to see ex-Mayor Coates about
the published reports.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
UNITED BoRKMES.
The Degree STAFF of wilmington Lodges
Memorial Exercises.

The Degree Stnh of Wilmington Lodges
Memorial Exercises.
Wilmington Lodge, A. o. u. W., has
a degree staff, the first one in that order
in the east. II is composed of IL mon
and was organized in accord with
the adoption of the Supreme Lodge
last June, when it revised its ritual SO
as to embody degree staff.
II made its first appearance Thursday
night, at the meeting of Wilmington
Lodge, and created most favorable
impression. 1t is expected to aid ma
materially in the secret work Of the
order. Its uniforms are novel and
handsome and were obtained from Justis
IL Davidson.
Early in the evening Wilmington
Lodge initiated two candidates. 1t also
received applications for membership.
The session concluded with exercises
in memory of Adam j. Schrack, Benja.
min Furry, Thomas Saville, William
Hall and Samuel A. Bott, members who
died during the past year.
Appropriate addresses were delivered
by Past Grand Master Workmen John
j. Gallagher and William A. Reynolds,
Past Master Workmen w. L. Stimmell
and James H. Appleby.
Other lodges of this city contemplate
organizing degree teams.
The officers-elect of Wilmington Con-
clave, A. 0. A. NJ, will be installed next
Thursday evening by Grand Master
Mogul Somers Clark of Philadelphia. A
banquet will follow the installation
ceremonies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

which we hope is to secure to this
community that boon of the American
citisen--a good district school. Let me
assure you that there are many troubles
that may come and do como TO the school
commissioner, and We who serve You must
ask your forbearance and also your hearty
cooperation that this school may become
US perfect in its regime as in its material
proportions. The accomplishment of this
end will not be so easy task, and will re-
quire on the part of your commissioners
time, while patience will be necessary upon
yours. Let us therefore take up the work
bravely and hope that future generations
will take pride in upholding the school we
have built to-day.
Addresses were also made by Pro-
tessor Henry Pancoast of Philadelphia,
Professor Christine of the Philadelphia
high school, Thomas Lynch Mont
gomery of the Wagner Free Institute,
Philadelphia.
Among those present at the opening
were School Commissioners t. +, Shep.
pard and John Comfy; Miss M. r. L.
Withers, principals Miss e. d. Hamil-
ton, Miss Lena Mclaughlin and Miss
May Hersey, teachers; William II. Mil
Ter, William Rowe, John Dugan, Samuel
Moore, Edward Doherty, John Stewart,
Thomas j. Sterling and Michael Foster,
collectors of the building fund; Michael
Mulloney, Donald Mcdonald, Harry
Sterling, Dennis Rowe, John Frizzle,
Daniel Casey, Emil Krauss, Michael
Doherty, Joseph Foster and Charles
kranss were the ushers.
The new building cost $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
TO RAISE TOMATOES.
Farmers of Kent County, Md, Contract
ing With the Gamers for Next Season.


ing With the Gamers for Next Season.
GHEsTERTowN, Md, Jan. 10.-The
tomato crop was the principal subject
for discussion at yesterdays meeting of
Chester Alliance. The prospect for the
present year is for the largest acreage
every before known here. Bartus Trew
is committee of the Chester Alliance 10
visit Baltimore and contract with the
Gamers for the growers. OF the mem
beers Of the alliance the following con-
tracted for acreage: Joshua Massey, 10
acres; J. Il. Dixon, 5; Victor Hendrick-
son, 5; William Mckee, 5; Walter +.
Morris, TO- William Yansant, 8; George
s. Biddle, 8; George N. Parsons, 8; ]. L.
Deputy, 8; John Bell, IS; Bartus Trew,
10; Frank Plummer, 10; Thomas Burris,
10, making total of 80 acres. The
alliance passed a resolution asking the
Legislature to make the county treasury
ship an elective instead of an appointiYe
office.
An effort is being made TO induce the
farmers of the lower part of the county
to devote their time to the cultivation of
small fruits and vegetables for the Bal
timore markets. A steamer is promised
by the Chester River Company TO make
two trips daily between Rock Hall and
Baltimore. Comparisons have been
printed showing the difference of profit
between these crops and 30-cent corn
and 60-cent wheat, and the credit stands
decidedly in favor of the proposed
change of crops.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

The Rev. Alexis /. du Pont Coleman has
Withdrawn his resignation as rector of st.
Michael's Church.
The annual session of the Grand Castle
of Delaware, X. G. E., will be held Feb
ruary ID at Hockessin.
Washington Fire Company has issued
cards FOR its 9th annual reception, which
will be held February 2lst in German Hall.
An 80 horsepower boiler has been
shipped to Florida by the Delaware Elec-
trio and Supply Company aud so horse
power boiler to Washington, d. g.
Members of City Council were presented
with match boxes and cigar cases last
week by Building Inspector Dohl. The
gifts were brought from Germany.
Register Cooch has granted letters tesla
mentary on the estate OF James Dougherty
to Catherine Dougherty; and on the estate
of Lydia ii. Strong to Spencer Chandler.
Isaac R. Stats of Blackbird hundred
and Miss Eliza j. Talley of Shellpot. were
married yesterday week at Whining
ton district parsonage by Presiding Elder
Barrett.
james Tong, the butcher of Twentieth
and Market streets, lost horse from gas.
tritis Monday week. II was insured with
the Delaware Live Stock Company for the
sum Of Sl25.
The New York Recorder, Friday, con.
tanned an illustrated article, describing Z
tour Of the Bowery by the Rev. j. A. b
| Wilson, ID. D., during which he provided
poor men with lodgings and meals.
A. s. Reed & Brother Company of thi.
city were among the bidders Tuesday weeL
| for the erection Of the new Federal build
ing in Chester, Pa. The Wilmington firm
| bid was not the lowest. The figures handel
in BY Mr.. Reed were 50, 965 for limestone
! and SIS, 800 for granite.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

The b. g. Bib foundry, at Port De.
posit, started up on Monday after shut
down of two weeks.
Professor George A. Steele, of the
Elkton Academy, has taught school 10
years, has not missed day and has never
been late.
John w. Todd, proprietor of East.
ford Hall Hotel, Oxford, has leased the
Maryland Central Hotel, Cambridge,
aud will open it February list.
Robert G. Lewis, who has been treas
urer of Union Lodge, No. AS, of Masons,
of Elkton, for ~ years, was presented a
master Mason's badge by the members.
The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club
contemplate giving a ball on April 10Th
or possibly later in the spring. The
committee of arrangements are Louis
W. Trail, Charles S. Darlington and A.
l.. Sharp.
A small unoccupied tenant-house on
the farm of w. Arthur Mitchell, near
Elkton, was on fire last Monday. The
flames were extinguished before much
damage was done. A tramp slept there
the previous night.
John e. McGaw, manager of the Elk
ton cannery, operated by McGaw &
Smith Of Washington, contracted in
Elkton with number of farmers for
the planting of corn and tomatoes for
the coming season.
Miss Ii. l.. Mellier, for II years teacher
Of the Island Creek Neck public school,
has been transferred to Easton as assist
ant in the county high school, and Miss
Laura Sullivan OF Trappe, has taken
the Island Creek Neck school.
George NJ. Jenkins and William A,
Kirby, Trappe, have bought land from
j. Lowry Martin and Mrs. Helen Emory
at Trappe Landing, on Trappe river,
which was formerly Dividing creek, and
will build large canning establishment
there.
The appointment of William o.
Wrightson postmaster at McDanieltown,
in place of John B. McNeal, resigned,
requires the removal of the office to Mr..
Wrightson's store, some distance from
the present site. A remonstrance against
the removal has been sent TO Washing
| ton.
Albert Constable, for the plaintiff, has
filed motion for new trial in the case
of William H. Cutsforth VS.. the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Rail-
road Company, which was suit for
| $4,000 for injuries. At the last term
the jury gave verdict for $l,l0o for
Cutsforih.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
". Q. z. yrs. coon WoRK.
Monthly Meeting of tho Society Friday
Afternoon--Need of Corporation.


Afternoon--Need of Co-operation.
At the regular monthly meeting of
the w. Q. Il. u, last Friday afternoon,
the finance committee reported the re.
ceipt of 1916 during the month and an
expenditure of $24.4S. The executive
committee having charge of the reading
room, No. 100 West Eighth street, re.
ported that 554 boys had visited the
rooms during the month. Donations of
books, magazines, &C., are asked for.
Mrs. l.. Marks, who has in charge the
social purity work, made an interesting
report of the work done by the Indus
trial School for Girls.
The following resolution was adopted
RESOLVED, That Mrs. l.. Marks, our super.
inteEdent Of social purity, be heartily
endorsed by the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union in all her work and es-
pecially in the recent action toward the
suppression OF malpractice.
Mrs. All. Berlin, corresponding secre-
tary, was authorized to arrange for a
series of meetings with James G. Wooley
the temperance lecturer Arrangements
were also made for the observance of the
birthday of Neal Dow, founder of the
Maine liquor law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
The Rash-rostar ,xslainr.

Special CorrespondenceOf Gazette and journal
New CASTLE, Jan. ia very pretty
home wedding took place last night at the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Wilson,
on North Third street. the bride being
their daughter, Miss Addie Foster, and
the groom Joseph N. Rash of Wilmington.
The bride was attired in gown of creme
bengalIne silk, en- train, trimmed with
chiffon lace, and carried pearl roses. The
bridesmaid, Miss Eta Rash, was becom-
ingly .gowned in pearl blue silk and
carried pearl roses. The Rev. p. r..
Lightner performed the ceremony, after
which reception was held and then lie
couple took a trip to Washington, where
they will spend their honeymoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

The Grand Chapter of Delaware, r.
A. M, held its annual session yester-
day afternoon and evening week in
Masonic Temple. Officers as follows,
for the ensuing year, were selected and
installed: George w. Andrews, G. H.
r; Joseph L. Cahall, d. g. H. p;
Charles N. Broadway. G.. K; Roscoe F.
Baylis, G. s.; William l.. Crossan, G..
~; James H. Price, G. S.; William II.
Watson, G. G.; Reynier Salisbury, G..
Q. of H.; II. Harrison Wier, G. p. s.;
Harry w. Lowe, G, r. A. O.; G. Clinton
Joseph, G. NJ. Sd w.; Charles McIntire,
G. NJ. I'd "; Charles L. Moore, G. NJ.
LIST "; George X. Yates, G. s.; John L.
Hall, g. L. A banquet and musicale
followed the installation ceremonies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

DIR. John g. Fahey denies the state
ment that Joseph Longhead of Newark
is the only person known to have been
afflicted by anthrax. He says he knows
of half dozen cases of persons having
had the disease. The cases were in this
city, he states, and existed during the
last seven or eight years. Two Of the
afflicted persons died. One case existed
last spring. Anthrax among human
beings, he asserts, is getting to be quite
common here and in New Mexico and
is contracted in the handling of goat
skins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
rnNEsr LAoon rs DxEoUrIoS
On Thursday for tho Murder OF Noiiis
ityron Last August.


JoLIET, ILL, Jan. 19.-The execution
of Ernest Lacorc, for the murder OF little
Nellie Byron, the 9th Of last August, in
Wesley township, took place in q shed
adjoining the jail at 1880 this forenoon.
Promptly at 1890 Ernest Lacore
walked upon tho scaffold and stood
there until the rope was placed around
his neck, hands and feet strapped, and
the death robe placed around him. lie
displayed the most nerve that has been
seen at an execution here and never
tlinGhed. IIo bid all present good
bye" and said he hoped to meet them
in the other world.
just before the cap was placed over
his head, his brother Delos Lacore, who
was witness of tho execution, said.
"Good-byo, BROTHER" and Ernest re-
sponded in loud voice by saying
goodbye"
At II o'clock the physicians pro-
nounced Lacore dead and the body was
cut down and placed in q coffin. The
remains will be given to his mother,
Mrs. Taylor, who will ship the body to
ManlGto, Mimi, for burial.
Lacore ate u hearty sappe. last night
and slept sound for eight hours, This
morning he ate fried chicken. When
in his cell this morning he confessed
that he killed Nellie Byron, but on the
scaffold said nothing Of tho crime.
One hundred people witnessed the
execution, while hundreds of people
from all parts of Will county crowded
around the jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
krNr co nNrY FfnE.
Henry Rnnkin's Farm Buildings Burned
His Own Narrow Escape,

Henry Rnnkin's Farm Buildings Durncd--
His Own Narrow Escape.
SpecialCorrespondon Of t'ezotte aud Journal
Dover, Jan. 1o.-The dwelling-house,
barn and outbulldings on Henry Ran
kin's farm, near Lebanon, were des-
troyea by fire last night. All the farm
ing implements, stock and provender
were consumed. Loss about $4,000.
Insurance, $1,000.
MIR. Rankin had narrow escape HIM
self. Tho outbuildings were burned first
and then the dwelling caught. MI.
Rankin was sleeping in the house alone
and did not know of the fire until awak-
cned by the sitting smoke in his bed.
room. The house was in mass OF
flames when. he escaped. Part Of his
horses fortunately were out in the barn
yard and escaped to the fields.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
A Young lady Tal.en Fatally 1n.

rpecIHIOOrFesponuencoO OF t3azette md journal
ELKToN, Nd, Jan. 19.-Miss Mamie
Clayton, daughter of Wesley Clayton,
residing near st. Augustine, died sud-
denly at her home last night Miss
Clayton attended party at neighbor's
and was taken sick at 10 O'Clock. She
was taken home and physician sum-
moned, but she died in two hours. The
young lady was 16 years of age and
had bright and pleasing disposition.
Her death was due 10 heart disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

The proprletors Of Ely's Cream Balm do not
claim It TO he u cure oil, but n remedy for ca
tarrh, colds in the head and hay fever 1t Is
not liquid or q snuu, is easily applied iuto
the nostrls. IL gives releaf at once. 50 cents.
had catarrh of the head and throat for ave
years. l used Bly's Cream Balm, and from
the flrst application was relieved. Ihe sense
Of SMELL which had been lost was restored
after using one bottle. Ihnye found the Balm
tho only satisfactory remedy for catarrh, and
WArarly. N. Y. '7'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

Columbia Lodge, l. o. D. F., pleasantly
celebrated its 39th anniversary, Friday
evening, in the auditorium of Odd
Fellows Hall. The room was thronged.
The musical programme published a
few days ago was observed and there
were Rotations by Mr.. Bartlett, Mrs.
Floyd and others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

Last Friday the following bank stocks
were sold for Enoch II. Miller and
Stephen Reynolds, executors of Mar
garet Pritchard: Three shares of Central
Bank to George Simpson at $126.25; 10
shares of First National Bank to Thomas
Green at $115.75; three shares of Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company at
$145.50; II shares of Union National
Bank TO w. L. Touchton at $74 a share.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
Bogua solicItorn nsli.

In municipal court, last Thursday,
Michael Carney and Lawrence, alias
Schooner" Long, were rearralgned on
the charge of obtaining money under
false pretenses. The prisoners were &C.
cused of collecting money by fraudu-
lently representing themselves as agents
for the Water Witch Fire Company. Il.
X. Cochran, Jr., appeared for the pris-
oners and waived hearing to the upper
court Bail in the sum Of $500 was
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
Hanged Himself with pillow ,,n..

DoYLEsTowN, Pa, Jan. 20.-John
bewighouse, highly respected farmer
Oh bedmlnster township, committed
suicide early this mornlng by hanging
himself with pillow lines in his wagon
mouse. he was 81 years old and mar
RED. lie has been suffering with the
grip for some time, and IL is believed
his mind was unsettled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
New CIty Ordinance poo,,

The new book comprising the city
charter, laws and ordinances has been
issued and is now ready for the public
demand. The book can be obtained
from the clerk of City Council at the
following prices: Bound in sheep, So;
in cloth, 81; paper back, 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

JACKSONVILLE, ILL, Jan, 19.-John
Haley Spears, an associate Of Lincoln
and one Of the founders of the Republi.
can party in this State, died at his home
IN IN this county, yesterday, at the age of
w years. He was born in Kentucky, but
removed to this State nearly 75 years
ago, when all about here was wilder.
ness
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

While being driven across the railway
tracks at Sixth and Market streets BY
Harry Hickey ON Thursday a horse be-
longing to Joseph Crawford of Newport
was knocked down by an electric shock.
The animal was not hurt, but shaft of
the vehicle to which it was harnessed
was broken,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25
HoTEL-KEEPBR PY1E's POSITION.
He Has Not Contracted to Run the CLAY.
ton House Next Year and Nav Retire an


ton House Next Year and May Retire on
March 18th Next.
Hotel-keeper Isaac G. Pyle of the
Clayton House was questioned Friday
morning in regard to the rumor that he
proposed giving up further connection
with that hostelry.
"Ihave not re-rented for March 25th,"
he replied, shat is about my position. 1
have been making a bluff al paying a
rent of $4,000 year. Three years ago
the owners raised my tax from $4,000 to
$4,000. Now l decline to continue at
the latter figure. The condition of bust
ness does not justify me going on at
that rate"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-01-25

Special Correspondence OF GRzettoand journal
NEW CASTLE, Jan. pa large number
of Wilmington friends attended the funeral
of Gustav Schaefer, yesterday, from his
home on Third street. Members of the
Friendship Fire Company and German
Beneficial Society were present. The re-
mains were inferred in Riverview Gene
terry, Wilmington,