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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

The officers.elect of the encampments of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
will be Installed as follows: by Grand
Patriarch John NJ. Colins-Christine En-
campment of Wilmington, March 26th;
Reynolds Encampment of Wilmington.
March 9th; Delaware Encampment Of
Wilmington, April 3D.. By Grand High
Priest George NJ. Stevenson-McD Donnell
Encampment of Smyrna, April 10th. By
Grand Outside Sentinel James IL. Tyre
Sussex Encampment of Laurel, April 10th.
BY Past Grand Representative George NJ.
Fisher-Dover Encampment of Camden,
April 18th. BY Past Chief Patriarch James
Welch-Kirkwood Encampment of Mil
ford, April ID by Past Grand Representa-.
tive ID. w. Brereton-0cean Encampment
Mt Lewes. April 9Th. BY Grand Junior
Warden II. L. Clark-PhGnix Encamp
ment of st, Georges, April 18th. Notwith
standing these appointments the CRANE
patriarch will visit all the ercampments il
nossible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
ELOPED WITH A COWBOY
Parental Opposition Defeated
by Young Love.
CHARMED BY MUSlC'S STRAINS
Heard the Young Lady Play
ing on the Piano.
His Heart Was Touched by tho Melody
and Ho Sought an Introduction-Lovo
at First Sight, u Ciandsstine Courtship
and a Daring Etopeiacnt Followed.

CnIcAco, ILv., March G.-The romantic
courtship by young cowboy, Of young
lady OF Englewood, persisted in despite
the opposition of the parents, Yesterday
ended in the elopament OF the pair.
Gertrude Iosen, Of No. G33t Evans
avenue, is the name of the young woman,
and a. W. Gormley is her cowboy lover
A. o. Eosen. the father, has secured
warTapt for Gormley's arrest.
This affair is the sequel of most inter-
esting story that dates from the Worlds
Fair. Gormley last summer came to Chi
cago to perform feats of horsemanship in
Buffalo Bills Wild West"
In passing the Rosen home one day he
heard Miss Itosen, who had considerable
musical talent, playing the piano: Gormley
was so impressed that he sought and Sc
cured an introduction.
Love at first sight seems to have resulted.
but Rosen pcre was obdurate and denied
Gormley the house.
All through their troubles the young
people continued to meet clandestinely.
Finally Miss Rosen left her home. as
stated, and they eloped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
AN EVIDENCE OF PROSPERITY.

Ex-United States Marshal McMullin De-
oiares that the Average New Castle
County Farmer is Not Worried by the
Cry of Hard Times.
Ex- United States Marshal McMullin
came to town Tuesday, and as is usual
with the "Sagc Of State Road" when lie
strikes the city, he is full to the brtm OF
good news and good nature. When seen
in the corridor Of tho court house the
genial ex-marshal was as ioyial as ever.
When asked for the most absorbing
topic of interest to the people of State
Road and Bears Station at present
Marshal McMullln had no hesitation in
unbosoming himself freely.
''lt is source of much qualification
to the farmers of New Castle county" !"
he said, "that the public sales the last
few weeks have been so well attended
and such good prices realized. Why,
the very best prices were realized at the
sales and the result was really surprising.
The average Now Castle county farmer
is an economical and enterprising fell
low, but all of them had plenty of
money at their disposal during the sales
that have been held throughout the
county, as far as / am able to learn, and
farming implements, cattle, horses and
the crops were disposed of at prices that
surprised every one. The hard times
evidently don't bother New Castle
farmers, and am very happy to know
that they are in a very tlourishing CON
dition."
The above statement, coming from 9
stalwart Republican and substantial
citizen, will be regretfully heard by tht
calamity -howler and those whose mis-
sion it is to depress business and thcreb.
make it appear that matters are con
stantly taking a serious turn, but al
fair-minded citizens will rejoice to hea
if
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

The lodges of the Grand United Order
of Odd Fellows at Newark celebrated
the 51s. anniversary of the order Sun
day evening in ST. Johns A. U. NJ. p.
Church. The auditorium was hand
somcly decorated and the attendance
was large. Delegations from Philadel-
phla, Newport, Christiana, Elkton and
Newark were present. While the Odd
Fellows were entering tho church Miss
Ella Wise played voluntary. n. G..
David Boyles introduced M. w. G. M.
Obadiah Henry, who read the thanks
giving proclamation. After singing by
the choir and congregation p. N. f.
Henry Bayardled in prayer. The sermon
was preached by the Rev. Edward H.
Chippey. His discourse was interesting
and suggested by the text Psalm
CXXXIlI, /. The trustees and choir
were voted thanks. At the conclusion
of the service the lodge men proceeded
to hall, where addresses were delivered
and refreshments served.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

the chief engineer, who was Immediately
responsible to Council.
The trouble was compromised by,
Council paying the salaries OF the chief
engineer and the registry clerk and the
Street and Sewer Department becoming
responsible for the salaries OF the two
assistent engineers and rodmen.
In 1880 there was an election of engi-
neers and question arose as to VINO
should elect the members of the engi-
neering department. The question at
fected the staff outside the chief engl.
neor and registry clerk.
What subsequently took place was
that Council elected the chief engineer
and the registry clerk, and the Street
and Sewer Directors the two assistant
engineers. Each department became
responsible for the respective salaries.
About 1890 T. G. Hatton was ap-
pointed to special duty as sewer engi-
neer. Second Assistant Engineer Price
continued MIR. Hatton's street work
along with his own.
This is the way matters stood until
1899 when Council elected the chiei
engineer, the registry clerk'and the firsl
and second assistant engineers.
The city engineers consider them
selves directly subordinate to Council
But they are required to do the work o.
the Street and Sewer Department. The
City Engineering Department comprise
the following staff: Chief Engineer
Harry Palmer; First Assistant Engineer
Samuel Kemmle; Second Assistant En-
gineer, Frank A. Price; james Wilson
another assistant engineer, and two rod
men. All of these, but one rodman, arr
paid by Council.
The sewer department engineering
staff is as follows: Engineer of Sewers
Thomas 9. Hatton; Assistants, Meem
Boughman and De Won and one rodman
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
THE EAST DorgR tax COLLECTOR.
Another Version of the Tax Collector
Story in the Philadelphia Papers.


story in the Philadelphia Papers.
A gentleman who arrived from Dover
on Monday and who is intimately
acquainted with Tax Collector Robert
G. Powell of East Dover made the fol-
lowing statement in regard to the no.
torious story published in the Philadel-
phia Press Sunday:
"Mr. Powell, as collector of taxes for
East Dover hundred, has complied with
the law in every respect He has been
in town and sat four times week and
sometimes six to collect taxes. He has
sat regularly one day more than the law
directs. He attended closely and his
meals were sent to the office.
Everybody that had any desire to
pay taxes had all opportunity TO do SO.
| This is the absolute fact.
.Mr. Powell was a very delicate man
when elected to the collectorship. The
only time he failed to be in Dover was
when he was sick. At that time q
physician was in attendance at his
| house.
"His friends in Dover assert the story
printed in Yesterdays Press to be an
outrage on man who is good official
and who renders efficient service to the
public.
at was known last Monday in Dover
that Mr.. Powell went to Philadelphia to
consult physician and to have q critl-
cal operation performed. He was and Is
collecting taxes with extreme physical
difficulty. He has silver tube passing
from his right lung to his lower right
side.
ellis family physician is DR.. Clements
who advised Collector Powell to see the
eminent specialist DIR. Van Lennep of
philadelphia. He went there on Mon
day with his wife and registered openly
at the Windsor as Robert G. Powell
and wife, Dover, Dell His going to
Philadelphia on Monday was no secret.
His physician, family and friends all
knew il. And all knew the exact mis-
sion he was on. Then followed the out
raqeous incident which has been told
with such gusto by the perpetrators"
EVERY EvENING's informant con-
: tinued: "The party that went from
Dover to Philadelphia, as alleged to
nav taxes, obtained entrance to MIR.
Powell's bedroom by trick while the
sick man was lying in bed. Mrs. Powell
was thrown roughly aside, the door
, burst open against her remonstrances
f and the gang ruEhed to the bedside
] MIR. Powell could recognize two of the
men. Among the leaders of the scan
dalous incident were, it is stated
General ]. Frank Alice, who, it is said
/ was the conceiver Of the plot. He is
j cousin of Mr.. Powell. Captain John
Bonsall is another of the leaders in the
: ungallant conduct towards Mrs. Powell
and the unmanly treatment of sics
: man lying in his bed"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
Result Of Mondays Town Election.

ST ecial Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
SMYRNA, March 6.-There were four or
five tickets in the field at Yesterdays town
election, which caused considerable cleo
tioneering. There were three town com.
missioners, an alderman, treasurer aud
assessor to elect, and l9l votes were polled.
ii. &. Budd was reelected alderman by
treasurer by 1877 votes over Samuel Wheat
man and Joseph b. FAIRIES; Joseph b.
FAIRIES was, elected assessor by, lib votes
over George NJ. Stevenson, who polled u.
w. A. FAIRIES, IL. D. Boyer and John
Cosgriff, were elected to town council for
the terlh of three years. There seems to
be dissatisfaction among some citizens
whose portion of the town has not been
represented, namely, the eastern and
northern sections. For several years these
sections have been ignored. An effort
will probably be made to have the town
laid off in districts at the next session oi
the Legislature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
wlLmINarox ICE sonoovERs.
Sailing TO This Port from Dalnariscotta

Sailing to This Port from Danariscotta,
Maine, with 1880 Tons OF Fine Lake
Ice.
There is prospect of plenty of good lake
ice for summer consumption in this city.
The first Of fleet of five ice schooners ar,
rived here Monday from Maine at the
Cold Spring Ice and Coal Company's pier.
The fleet obtained all its ice. ut the
Damariscotta river. 1t is all pure lake ice.
The schooner already at the wharf is the
Crescent, 7T2 tons. The vessels not yet in
port are the John Booth, 66l tons; Thomas
II. Lawrence, 67S tons; Francis Goodnow,
5S7 tons; Thomas Il. Garland, 500 tons;
affording total of Q, $50 tons.
On April Goth the Kennebec river ice
cutting will be commenced. OF this from
6.000 10 10000 tons has been secured. On
account of the difficulties of navigation
vessels cannot obtain it before the ice
breaks. There is no probability Of an in.
crease in prices this season.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
NEW GUARDIAN FoR TaE ADAIRs.

Surety John McCIanerty for Ex-Tax-
Collector Douglerty Reported in Bad
Physical Condition..
There was session of the orphans
court on Monday. William S. Hillcs,
attorney for the Adair minors, passed,
in an application to Judge Grubb for
the appointment of Mrs. Mary S. Adair,
the mother of the minors, Mabel L.,
Edwina l.. and John II. Adair, as their
guardian in the place OF John j.
Dougherty, who cannot be found. The
court granted the petition.
1t was rumored In the court that
Dougherty's surety in $4,000, John
McClafferty, had experienced an attack
Of apoplexy that morning. lie is an
elderly man and has not been well since
the D9ugherty revelations.
The attorney for the miners was
asked whether this new condition
would not tend to ron,rlica;G matters
still! more. Mr.. Kiiics thaGgh. u did
not necessarily do 80.
Tilghman Johnston made return OF
sale Of the w. G. w. Scott cstGte, which
| was confirmed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
ATTEMpTEp SUICIpE.

Victor LaPierre OF, Riddles Hanks Was
Refused Liquor and SO He Tried Lauda-
mum.
Victor LaPierre, aged SO years, living
at Riddles Banks, attempted suicide about
10 o'clock Tuesday morning by taking
dose of laudanum.
1t is said that LaPierre entered saloon
in the Seventh ward and asked for drink
of whisky. The request was refused and
then it is asserted he walked down behind
the brewery of the Hartmann y Fehren-
bach Company and took dose of lauda-
mum.
A hasty message was sent to DR.; John
Palmer, and the prompt arrival OF the lat
ter probably saved the mans life. He was
removed to his home and is now out OF
danger.
The would-be suicide was afterwards re-
moved to the Delaware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

The annual meeting of the Cherry
Island Marsh Company was held at the
Old Academy, Monday afternoon when
the following officers were elected; Will
liam Lawton, chairman; William r.
Sellers, secretary; and directors to serve for
one year Thomas j. Talley, William II.
Sellers, Isaac G. Elliott. William Lawton,
L. Atwood Weldin; collector and treas
urer, John T. TaIley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
-
CHINnERY SITTLNG.

business Transacted Before Chancellor
woIcott Last Tuesday--Admission of
New Solicitors.
Chancellor Wolcott sst last Tuesday in
the Judges parlor of the county court. On
the motion of Willard Salisbury, james
w. Ponder was admitted as solicitor in
chancery. On the motion of Mr.. Sauls-
bury, in the case OF Gordon VS.. s.Cadwallader,
the plaintiff was required to give security
for the cause, he being a nonresident. A
decree was entered in the case of w. M.
Stevens vs.. j. w. Scott. administrator Of
James Scott, deceased, as to distribution OF
funds.
J. Harvey Whiteman, Herbert Fl. Ward
and William /. Lyman were appointed 0
committee 10 examine Thomas Il. Bayard
Sr.. for practice in chancery court. The
petition of insanity of Caroline I. Nc
fntosh, an inmate of Farnhurst was or
dered returnable in the March term.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

One of the propellers building by the
jackson s. Sharp Company for passen-
ger traffic on the Schuylkill was
launched Saturday. Her name is May
flower. There was no christening cere-
money and the launch was a quiet affair.
Four boats are being built for service
on the Schuylkill, three of them by the
Jackson & Sharp Company and they
will be named after the last four Ameri-
can yachts which have beaten English
racers in the contests for the interna-
tional cup.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

"Do you know" said gentleman last
Saturday, that if you take a pair of com:
passes and place one point on that spot of
the map of Wilmington where the centre
stone at Seventh and Market would be,
four extremties Of the city, You reach
the four corners Of the city limits with an
eaual stretch of the compass"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1894.

reached settlement, and that Wall;in-
shaw Il yoight, the assignces of the decree
made in the United States Supreme Court,
claim all the money involved, and that
Mrs. L. b. McComb. administrators of II.
S. McComb. has given notice of an appeal
from the decision of the local circuit court
to the court of appeals in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

Monday evening, about O'clock, +. Z.
Haley, living on the Highlands, drove up
to his home and unhitched his horse,
which, in playful mood, ran into the
stable and kicked up its heels. Joe, O
six-years.old son of Mr.. Haley, happened
to be near and the heels of the animal
struck him over the left eye, making al
ugly cut. DIR. Palmer dressed the wound,
which, though painful, is not dangerous.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
runeral ef oliver kenyon.

The funeral of Oliver Kenyon took
place Sunday afternoon from the
residence of his parents, No. a21 East
Front street, and was attended by an
immense gathering. Interment was made
at Riverview. Several electric cars had
to be chartered to convey some of the
people to the cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
DOVER, March 5.-rown Council met
last evening, Peter l.. Cooper was sworn
in as alderman and Charles IL. y. Day
elected town solicitor. William I. Mil.
streets. Policeman Thomas Kinnamon
and Stephen Plesenton were made as
sistants,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
THE ABRAHAMsoN CASE.
He Was Charged With Traudulently Se-
creting and ConceaIinG Goods. ------

creting and CohceAIIhS NOOUs'
Branch II. Giles, in the superior court
Thursday afternoon, asked for the
release from custody OF David Abramson,
who was charged with fraudulently
secreting and disposing of certain prop
erty which was subject to the claim of
his creditors. Mr.. Giles contended that
the suit had not been properly brought
under the statute providing for such
cases.
II. G. Conrad and William M. Byrne
contended that the proceedings We're
legal and opposed the motion to have
Abramson released.
Court reserved its decision.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
GEORGE y. M4CKEY ARnUs1ED.
Charged by His Daughter with Assault
and Battery, He is Held for "a Hearing.

~.
George b. Mackey, q driver for z. 5.
Middleton, grocer, was arrested by State
Detectives Witsil and McNey and pclice
CAPTAIN Thomas 4. Kane, Monday,
charged by his 2o.years-old daughter
with assault and battery.
He was given a hearing in municipal
court Monday night.
The prosecuting witness detailed from
made charges OF serious nature inplicat-
iug the prisoner. She stated that by
reason of her refusal of indecent proposals
made to her by her father she was brutality
beaten by him.
Harry Mackey, brother, and BenneS
G. Hanmcrer testified to the assault.
Slackcy finds little sympathy III the
neighborhood Of his residence, Judge
Ball administered sCathing reouke TO the
rulprit for his dastardly conduct, and then
imposed a sentence OF 500 tiue and one
wear at hard labor in New Castle jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

William w. Burkley, proprietor of the
the Susquehanna river, near the Baltimore
& Ohio bridge, in batteau last Friday.
The boat was swamped by the action of
floating ice, and Mr.. Burkiey was in great
danger. He got ashore after two hours
and half of labor. Many persons
watched him from the shore, but were
unable to help him,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

Two or Three Valuable Settlers, Other Dogs
and a Dozen Cats Poisoned by Some
Vindictive Person.

and Dozen Cats Poisoned by Some
Vindictive Person.
Residents of the neighborhood Of
Sixth and Van Buren streets are aroused
over frequent poisoning of dogs and cats
in that vicinity. Within the past two
weeks three valuable settlers have lost
their lives. One of the settlers was
valued at $3.50. Two other well-bred
dogs have been poisoned. In addition
the owners of no less than dozen cats
are in deep mourning over the disap
pearance of their pets in the same way.
1t is claimed that the continued prac'
tice is simply malicious, as at the presen
there is no cause for it. The resident;
are in alarm over the fact Of the numer
| Gus deaths.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

An Ordinance IN INegHrU Z" h"uHE VIT's'
At the meeting of the Board OF Police
Commissioners last Monday Chief Of Police
Dolan was instructed to confer with City
Solicitor Elliott with view to framing q
city ordinance for the protection Of young
girls of immature age. Copies OF the nrdl-
nances in force in Washington and 'Eren-
ton were examined by the board and it is
proposed to prevent the persuasion and
enticing of girls under l6 years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

Martin Il. Kcogh had valuable gold
watch stolen Sunday afternoon. 1t is sup
posed to have been taken from his pocket
while he was riding ON a p, ". s. Il. rail-
road train between this city aud Chester,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

The sale is reported of the residence
No. 911 Washington street to DIR. J. Paul
Lukens for the sum of $4,000. 1t Is
understood that the new owner will
remodel the building for residence and
office. H.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

Bolton, the valuable five-year-old, owned
by w. p. Bratton and sired by Bolton.
died Monday of influenza. The colt had
never been marked" but gave every
promise of fast stopper. Its dam was
The celebrated mare Moscow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08
General William +. Smith has rented

General William f. Smith has rented
the Gibbons homestead in East Bradford
township, Chester county, Pa, and will
reside there during the coming summer.
at court house public sale Friday
afternoon John Maxwell purchased the
dwelling No. 91S West Seventh street from
the estate Of the late Benjamin b. Maxwell
for $780,
st. Mary's parochial school has free
course in shorthand and typewriting.
The court stenographer, L. c. Hardesty,
has been conducting the course for the
past IL months.
In contest Friday between L. Maui
of the Wawasett Gun Club and A. H.
Stout of the Wilmington Rod and Cur
Club for S25 prize, Mr.. Maui was the
winner in score of l0-4 out of q possible
15 The match was with live birds ant
was shot over the Pennsylvania line. IL
| a sweepstake that followed g. Huber anc
! ]. Caldwell captured the honors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

Work has commenced on the founda-
tions of the high school building in
Easton. IL will be a large and imposing
structure and will cost about $4,000.
The Philadelphia, Wilmington ~ Bal
timore Railroad Company has settled
with the family of Patrick Ryan Of
Easton, for $3.50 for damages sustained
by the death of Ryan, who was killed
on the Delaware railroad.
At the election held yesterday after
noon week in Port Deposit, the following
town commissioners were elected for the
ensuing year: S. 9. Rawland, ID. Il.
Armstrong, H. +. Hall, h. A. Stephen
son, Thomas +. Williams, Thomas
Duke and ]. N. Mccullough. The op-
position ticket was as follows: S. 9.
Rawland, w. w. Hopkins, G. Q. Old
ham, S. II. St. Clair, l. W. Burlin, John
NJ. Creswell and Harry r. Cameron.
The ticket elected received an average
majority of 70 out of 175 votes cast.
The vote for Rawland on both tickets
] was 173.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

The following officers were elected by
Liberty Fire Co., No. 8, Tuesday even
ing: President, Joshua Pyle; Vice
President, Hugh Wallace; Financial and
Recording Secretary, NJ. +. Cannon;
Treasurer, John May; Fire Recorder, j.
II. Welsh; Trustees, Joshua Pyle, John
Dordon, NJ. +. Cannon, August ]. Fern
ley and II. G. Roller; Directors, j. E.
Welsh, M. f. Cannon, Hugh Wallace,
j. j. Bacon, Gustaye Roller, M. H.
Grant and w. 4. Lewis; Finance Com
mittee, John Dordon, A. A. Eastburn
and Il. c. Roller; Engineer, Q. j. Palmer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-08

Special correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MIppLETowN, March 6.-Sylvester Roe,
residing at Bohemia Manor. who was seri-
ously injured by an infuriated bull, last
week, died of his injuries yesterday morn
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