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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
FOUGHT IN A scHoobHoU USE.

The Prize Fight Between Frank Mullin
and Edward Mcdonnell. at Rising Sun
Mullin the Victor.
An interesting prize fight took place in
an old schoolhouse at Rising Sun, Thursday
evening, between Frank Mullin and
1t required l3 rounds in which to decide
the mill. There were fully 200 people
present.
1t is stated that the party forced an en-
trance to the schoolhouse and took COM
plete possession. Two-ounce gloves were
used and the purse was for 800. The
story is that Mcdonnell broke his hand at
the end of the 18th round and Mullin was
awarded the fight.
The old schoolhouseis situated at Rising
Sun, just outside the city limits, and has
not been used for some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
A cHURGI1 DISPUTE.
81. Paul'- and Sacred neart Il. &. Churches
Disagree ns to pnriSh Lines.

81. Paul's and Sacred Heart X. &. Churches
Disagree ns to pnriSh Lines.
According to the F,gie PfeSSe, the Ger
man daily paper OF this civ. there l.
trouble brewing between the pastors of st.
Paul's II. G.. Church and the Church of
the Sacred Heart of this city, originating
from an announcement male by the Rev.
Father Fallon from the pulpit of st. Pauls
Church on Sunday morning, February
llth. A summary of the article i'll the
fTeie IFesSe is us follows:
Several years ago the Catholic churches
of this city were laid ont by the bishop
and his counsellors in certain districts. At
that time Sacred Heart was not a parish
church, but its parishioners comprised the
German Catholics of Wilmington. When
tine change was announced by the bishop,
the following district was awarded to
Sacred Heart parish: From the north west
corner of Seventh and Madison streets
west to Broome and thence TO Brandywine
creek, and also from the northwest corner
of Seventh and Madison streets, north to
the Brandywine.
When this change was made it created a
great deal of dissatisfaction among the
congregation of Sacred Heart Church, as
some of the parishoners feared it would
become an English'speaking church. The
matter was eventually settled, however,
and under tho rectorship of the Rev.
Father Sylvester, prior of the Benedictines
of Delaware, the congregation flour
ished and comprises to-day some of the
most prominent German Catholics of this
city.
Soon after the districts were laid out,
Father Fallon announced from the pulpit
Of his church that Sacred Heart was no
longer German church; that district
had been allotted IT, and it was now. a
parish church. This was apparently satis-
factory.
Much surprise was expressed when the
second announcement was made from the
pulpit of st. PauPs Church, February 9th.
The announcement was made by Father
Fallon at the 7.30 o'clock mass, and i. was
to the effect that his district now reached
to the north side of Eighth street, which
is now known as the district of Sacred
Heart Church.
The pastor of Sacred Heart Church and
the congregation were surprised to hear
this statement from Father Fallon, as he
is one of the counsellors of the bishop,
who laid out the districts. The member
of the church contended that no district
changes had taken place.
II is said that the reason for Father
Fallon's announcement is that he did not
object to some of the most influential
members of Sacred Heart Church becom.
ing members of his congregation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
A SHRERD SCHEME.
How the Railroads We're Swindled b
Fraudulent Tickets Issued at Columbu


Fraudulent Tickets Issued at Columbus.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. 20-A dispatch to a
morning paper from Cincinnati, says:
An ingenious fraudulent ticket has been
discovered by George DeHaven, general
passenger agent of the Detroit, Lansing &
Northern railroad.
One thousand tickets were delivered to
Columbus broker for scalping purposes
between Columbus and large commercial
centers. The ticket would be made to some
point beyond the destination of the pas
senger and the holder would be furnished
with rebate order which, upon presenta-
tion and surrender of the ticket to the
broker at such intermediate point would
be honored. The ticket being to point
beyond the passengers destination would
simply be punched and left with the pas
senger. On its return to the issuing broker
the ticket would be destroyed.
The tickets and plate are secreted at
Columbus. The ticket is so arranged that
the title of any desired road and appro-
pirate signature can be inserted, thus
enabling the broker to counterfeit any
road's ticket.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
FOR DRUMMERs' BENEFIT.
A Proposed Amendment of the Inter-
state Commerce Law.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The bill to amend
the Interstate Commerce acts SO as to
authorize railroad Companies To issue 5000
miles interchangeable mileage tickets with
excess baggage privileges to commercial
travellers, will probably receive favorable
action at the meeting of the committee on
interstate and foreign commerce OH We'd
nesday next.
Representative Mallory of Florida, to
whom the bill was referred for examination
says that he will suggest an amendment
making unfair Determinations especially
in the matter of excess baggage allowances
which may occur he says, under the bill
as framed at present. and to restrict the
amount of excess baggage that may be
carried.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
a BIG ELEcTRIC WORK.
Extent of the Wiring Required for tn,
New Broad Street station.

Extent of the Wiring Required for the
New Broad Street station.
Philadelphia Evoning Bulletin, Feb. 10Th.
The enlargement of the Broad street
station of the Pennsylvania railroad
furnishes some rather interesting sta
tistics. "'rake my work alone" re-
marked Electrician W. II. Brown, "of
brass tubing for the use of electric
wires. We have put in over 100000
feet. This is nearly 25 miles of tubing.
Into this we have placed 2s0,000 feet Of
wire. or about so miles. These wires
will provide 10000 lights, of which
$500 will be in the waiting room alone.
But the electric lighting is only part of
our work. There Is telegraph, the tele-
phone, the signal service and many
other ramifications of the electric field
to be equipped. It's big work"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 2o.-The supreme
court yesterday denied the motion of At
Cap murderer. Will Purvis, who failed of
execution in Marion county on the 7th of
this month. The court said it had othing
to do with the case; that it was matter
for the circuit court. Under the law,
Purvis cannot be resentenced until the
June term of the circuit court at Columbia
unless Judge Terrell sees fit to call Especial
term of court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
Encouraging Notes of industrial Activity

optUldIOOTTespVHubHUbU Ul OdAFIVo HlIU JOWfnHT
SMYRNA, Feb. 20.-The new phosphate
factory of the Philadelphia and smyrna
Transportation Comnany, started in opera
tion few days ago aud is now turning out
five to six tons day. Next month the
factory will be worked to its full capacity
OF 100 tons. 1t employs from 81 to go
hands.
The Smyrna shirt factory resumed work
this morning after being shut down about
six weeks. 1t starts on full time with about
~ hands.
White and Gaskell arrived yesterday to
put in the addition to the electric light
plant, the present one having reached its
utmost capacity. The 1000 C. p. Westing.
house dynamo is here and is being rapidly
put in place. When the additions are
completed smyrna will be one of the
brightest towns on the Peninsula.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
FIERCE FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Paints, Oils and Turpentine Add TO til
Fury of the Elnmas-- l.nsa. q 90 Onn.

Paints, Oils and Turpentine Add TO tho
Fury of the Flnmes--Loss. 100000.
CHICAGO, I'LL, Feb. 2O.-The immense
tin can and japanned ware factory of
Norton Brothers, occupying half of the
triangular block facing on Dock and
Water streets and abutting on the river,
was destroyed by fire early this morning
A great quantity of paints, oil and turpen-
tine was stored on the upper floors, which
fed the flames and made them uneonquer-
able.
The loss to the firm will reach $500, 600
The loss on the building, which is not
owned by the firm, is estimated at 800, 600,
covered by insurance. Six hundred men
and women are thrown out of employment
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 19.-The Presi-
dents youngest daughter was christened
Esther Cleveland in the Blue Parlor of
the White House, yesterday, by Rev.
DIR. Sunderland. The President, Mrs.
Cleveland, Mrs. Perrine, DIR. Bryant and
a very few intimate friends of the
family were present Mrs. Perrine left
for Buffalo after the ceremony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

A colored Young Mems Christian
Association has been organized in this
city. Its officers are; President, Alex
ander L. Mason; Vice President, William
j. Pettyjohn; Secretary, 5. V. B. Carly;
Assistant Secretary, Alexander Hollis;
Treasurer, Ellsworth Mercer; Chaplain,
Elijah Pettyjehn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
Three Killed by q Roller Ezp,os,on

HoUMA, La, Feb. 20-of seven young
negroes who were fishing on the banks of
a stream oD the Laurel farm plantation,
near the draining machine. three we're in
stantly killed last evening by the explo-
sion of the boiler They were John
Clements, Jr., Wilt Rollins and George
McKinner. The others were badly hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
ROAD JUBIEs APPOINTED
BY Judge Grubb Last roesday Through
p Counsel Interested.

Counsel appeared before Judge Grubb
last Tuesday in regard to the sections of
the Philadelphia and Concord tnrnpikes
within the city limits, in regard to
which there is movement for their
condemnation for city purposes.
John Biggs appeared for the Concord
pike stockholders and Charles NJ. Curtis
for the Philadelphia stockholders. City
Solicitor George A. Elliott appeared for
the Street and Sewer Department.
Judge Grubb, upon the agreement of
counsel, appointed the following gen
tlemen; John r. Tatum, Richard, p.
Gibbons, John Richardson, near Els
mere; Daniel w. Corbit, Odessa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

At the meeting of the Board of Police
Commissioners last Monday the contract
for furnishing IA summer uniforms for
the police department was awarded to
t. H. Pennock 81 Company at $3.50 a
suit, and the contract for helmets to
Finn Brothers, at $2.75 each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Alfred Hosmer Linder, the Harvard
University student who was injured
while boxing Tuesday week, died Sum
day about 4 O'Clock in the afternoon.
For five days he had been unconscious.
Death was simply wasting away of
his strength. For two days past no
nourishment whatever could be given
him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
NOT AFRAID TO INVEST.
Congressman Johnson's Company to Pu
83,OOO,OOO in a Steel Mill.


JoHNsTowN, Pa, Feb. 19,-Congress-
man Tom L. johnson came here TO at
tend meeting of the stockholders of
his steel mills. A proposition to in
crease the stock $3,00O,000 for the pur-
pose of building new rail mill was
carried by big majority. 1t will not
be fully decided for several weeks
whether the new mill will be built at
this place or at some other point.
Congressman johnson expressed the
belief that the Senate would pass the
Wilson bill practically in the form it
passed the House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
SUITS FOE $50, 1000, 900.
A Sensation in st. Louis--Titles to Va
able Property Involved.

able Property Involved.
81. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 20.-A suit was filed
in the circuit court yesterday afternoon,
which will be the greatest sensation in
legal and real estate circles that st. Louis
has experienced for years.
The action was brought by the Becquette
Property Company, through its attorney,
John NJ. Glover, against Mary Il. Patterson
and Is the first Of series Of suits which
will involve the titles to all the property
on one side of 0lige street from Third to
Twenty-third streets, aggregating in value
nearly $50, 100000. Over 40 heirs are in
all 60 suits will be brought.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
Fatal CYCLONE,
1t Killed an Old Colorsd Woman and In
I....ai As....al.a.. - lalI.a... I,......u

jured Number of Other Persons.
WARREN, ARK, Feb. l9.-At o'clock
last Saturday afternoon a cyclone passed
few miles southeast of this town and car
ried destruction in its path. A number OF
dwellings, barns and other buildings were
demolished and the contents scattered.
Dennis Crosby, colored farmer living
five miles from town, suffered the most.
His mother, aged 70 years, was killed and
all the family more or less injured.
Another man had his dwelling blown
down and the debris piled up over the
bed where his wife and infant lay sick,
and exposed them to the beating rain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

At largely attended meeting of the
stockholders OF the Wilmington Dental
Company held Monday afternoon it
was unanimously decided to allow the
directors to continue the negotiations
commenced some time ago with foreign
CAPITALISTS,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
stable strnck hv Lirntninr.

READING, Pa, Feb. 2O.-During thun-
der storm, last night. the stable attached
to the Obey Line creamery was struck by
lightning and destroyed, together with its
contents. The creamery was also consider
ably damaged. Loss, 81, 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 20.-At the
convention Of the National L. A. W.,
Abbott Bassett of Massachusetts, was
elected secretary without opposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

James B. Green, owner of the worlds
fastest pacing stallion, Saladin, has en-
tered the great Delaware PAGER for the
grand circuit races Of the year. He has
been entered for the free-for-all race
with his old rival Mascot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Building Inspector Daniel Dohl granted
2 permit on Monday to William Lea d
sons Company to make repairs to the
lower mill at an expenditure not exceeding
$500. Upon the instructions of the build
Ing inspector the long west wall which is
banging at dangerous angle over the
hyer will be Immediately taken down.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

The Rev. and Mrs. Alexander T..
Bowser were given a reception Monday
evening in the Unitarian Church, the
pulpit of which Mr.. Bowser is tempo
rarily filling. The reception was en-.
tirely informal and decidedly pleasant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

MADRID Feb. 19.-Francisco Asenjo
Barbieria, a well-known Spanish composer
of music, died to-day. He was born in
this city IN 1928, and was the author of in
Vulnerable criticisms on the history and
literature of music
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
Fell Into a TUB Of Boiling Water.

PorrsvILLE, Pa, Feb. 19.-This morning
while her mother was doing the family
washing, 3-years-old daughter of Fred.
Rehfuss of this place fell into tub of
boiling water and was fatally scalded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
Droppea pead in a trolley Gar.

NoRRisrowN, Pa, Feb. l0.--Jonathan A.
Wainwright, aged 50 years, lumber
merchant of Kensington, Philadelphia.
dropped dead here last night in trolley
car. He had resided here for some time
Apoplexy was the cause of death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

SAN FRANctsco, CAL, Feb. 15.-Colonel
Jonathan Drake Stevenson died last night,
94 years old. He had been prominent
figure in California history since 1877. He
was made a colonel at the beginning of the
Mexican war
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Feb. 2O.-The
Rochester State Hospital for the Insane
was destroyed by fire early this morn
ing. Loss, $120,000; no insurance. No
lives were lost.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

The actions of mad dog attracted the
attention of Police Sergeant Black at
Ninth and Shipley streets Sunday after
noon, opposite the new Federal Building
The sergeant sent bullet through the
dog, which put ii out of misery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Senator White, who Monday was made
q Justice of the Supreme Court of the
United States, accompanied President
Cleveland and Secretary of State Gresham
on their visit to the Hon. Thomas f.
Bayard, last spring,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. l9.-Heury
Reichard, aged Sc years. a wealthy brewer,
dropped dead at his home here, this morn
ing Apoplexy was the cause OF death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

CAPE MAY, n. j., Feb. 2O.-Richard
Pearce, Jr., has been locked up in the
county Jail upon the verdict of the coro.
ner's jury charging him with the brutal
murder of his wife, whose dead body was
found last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

SAN Francisco, CAL, Feb. 19.-Colonel
Jonathan Drake Stevenson, veteran
soldier and pioneer. who was born in 1900,
was buried in Laurel Hill cemetery yester-
day afternoon with full military and
Masonic honors. He arrived in California
in 1S47.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

MADISON, WIS, Feb. l9.-Matthew Ash
ton,, a convicted murderer, held in Jail
pending an appeal TO the supreme court,
worth $3.50. 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

MADRID, Feb. ia railway train was
to-day thrown from the track near oviedo,
capital of the province of that name.
Eight persons were injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
FORTUNE FROM GERMANY
A Wilmington Widow Comes
in for a Good Share.
AN ESTATE OF OVER A MILLION
Left by a Childless Old
Il Banker in Germany.

Mrs. Jones of This city is One of Them--
Daughter of George ISrelier. a ,iu Ponts'
Banks Cooper-.Iier Husband Was Vic
tim of the Custer Massaere--Otter Heirs
Reside In Pittsburg, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22
BIDDING ROE THE FIGHr.
Sandusky, Ohio, viii Offer Big Money for
the Corbett clsson Mill,

the Corbett-Jaclsson Mill.
SANpusKy, O., Feb. 20.-Sandusky is in
the field to secure the Jackson-C Curbett
fight, which is to occur in June next.
Joknson's Island is the site selected.
Sandusky capitalists argue that as the
State of Ohio has no navy, Governor
Mckinley and the sheriff of Ottawa
county will be unable to prevent the con-
test. 1t is undoubtedly a serious con-
temptation, as one brewer offers $685.
for purse and it could be pushed up to
100000 if necessary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

Walter ]. Webster, engineer, aged %,
died at No. 201 East Tenth street, Mon
day, of pulmonary trouble. The deceased's
home is in Smyrna.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-22

WAsHIseroN. Fob. 2O.-E. B. Redden
lnsten. Del, sics N. Day, removed. 20 g. u
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-06

Of nominations confirmed.
Among mum Der of petitions pre-
sented bv Mr.. COclzreu were several
letters from druggists in Missouri ask
ing him to vote against the Wilson
bill because it raised the duty on
alcohol. Mr.. COckreI said he was
astonished at receiving so many let
fessiCn and all cOuched i'm terms
singularly uniform until he received
the tsinsp iratio Of these letters
a circular from the Iowa State Phar-
u1aceutical associa ton Of Dubuque,
asking druggists to write to the sena-
tors from Missouri directing them to
vote against an lncrea Sc Of taxation
On a necessity al necessity in prohi-
bitiOn iowa, exclaimed Mr. CCckrell,
mel odramatical lys more necessary
than tea or coffee2 He asked that this
the committee on finance, so the dis
tinguished senator from Iowa. Mr.. All
lison, who was a member Of the COM
ullttees might have an opportunity to
consider the petitions and these plte-
GUS appeals from his constituents.
Mr. Allison replying in the same
sarcastic tone. said he supposed that
AT some time the finance committee as
a whole might have an opportunity to
look into these reports. So far he
had not had a chance to look at such
matters.
The amendment to the rules pro-
posed by Mr.. PETER. for the discOn-
tinuance OF secret sessions, was re-
ferred o the committee on rules
The house bill for the construction
of a bridge across the Arkansas river
al on near Van Buren,, Ark. was passed
without amendment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-06

TVAsHISGroN, March 6.-The amount
OF gold paid out by the treasury de-
partment during the month of Febru-
AIRY ia the redemption Of United States
and treasury notes was $40, 1872, 509
and the amount paid during the five
days ST the present month was $685.
ol6- The total amount received at the
treasury department in payment of
principal, premium and interest in
amount Of net gold in the treasury is
slowly but regularly increasing. the
figures at the close OF business yester-
day being SlO7, POS, 879.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-06

a Spec Of war On the Horizon over the
SeignioraEe Bill

"A Spec OF EFar on tine horizon over the
SeiguioraBe Bill
WAsHINGToN, March 6.-The senate
held short session yesterday and but
little business was transacted a
brief fight was precipitated by the i'm
tention expressed bv the vice presi-
dent to refer the Bland seignforage
bill (Which had just been received
from the house, to the finance com
mittee.
Mr. Stewart Of Nevada opposed this
disposition Of the bill and asked chat
il De allowed to lie on the table sub
ject to being called up at any
time. This was finally ordered. Alr
Stewart, at the same time. OF
fered free silver amendment ID
the bill The only other event Of in-
terest was the Offering by Mr. Morgan
of Louisiana of a resolution looking tC
the appointment of a tariff commits
sion, which he offered as an amend
ment to the tariff bill a mann ben
of bills of minor Importance
were passed. The McGarrahan bill
was taken from the calendar. bus
went over on objection Of Mr- Morrill,
An executive session Of a LITTLE more
than an hour was held ana y mum beg
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-06
County clerk Suspended.

WEST PLAINS. No. March &C. w
White, circuit clerk of Texas county,
was suspended from office bv Judge
Bland and T. VI. Vance appointed to
Eli the vacancy. White has disap-
peared and no one seems to know his
yvherea bouts. He was suspended bv
the Judge for misdemeanors in office.
which consisted mainly of his raising
fee bills to double their face value and
pocketing the rake off "
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-03-06

MUsooeEE, Ind Ter. March o--The
Dawes commission is progressing we'll
The conviction is settling that a
change is inevitable. and that it is
better to make an agreement with the
commission. SO it is desired that the
commission meet and talk to the com
mon people. Meetings are being ar
ranged in all parts Of the territory.
and the commission has a great many
invitations under advisement.