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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Terribly burned by Lamp Exploding.

WASHINGTON, March 13'-Mrs. Patty
Miller Stocking, the widowed daughter
of the late Associate Justice Miller of
the United States Sdpreme Court, when
retiring at her room, at the Elsmere
Hotel, last night, lighted lamp for the
purpose of reading awhile. In some
unknown manner the lamp was over
turned and exploded, Mrs. Stockings
clothes catching fire. She was terribly
burned about the face and on the breast,
hands and feet, before help arrived,
when she was wrapped in blanket and
the flames smothered. She is reported
to be in a very dangerous condition to-
day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

Last Mondays session of Wilmington
NJ. E. Preachers Association was we'll
attended. The Rev. II. Il. Martindale,
D. D., presided The curators an
nounced for the first meeting in April a
paper by the Rev. ID. +. Waddell, ID. ID.
Tile Rev. Isaac Jewell reported that ar
raHgements have been made for the in
debtedness of Epworth Church. The
remainder of the session was devoted to
a religious service, which was conducted
by the Rev. John Y. Dobbins, D. D.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

William Keenan,, resident of Chris
tiana, Del, was robbed at Eighth and
Washington avenue. Philadelphia, Fri
day morning by some young men. They
secured S2l. Second district officers later
on arrested the following on suspicion +:
Charles ODonnelI, OF the rear of 5lS
Anita street; Philip Donahne, 9O7 South
Tenth street. and John bowling, OF 763
Jessup street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
TWO 10 UTHFUL THIEVEs.
They Break Into Confectionery Stor
IN the Night Time by Forcing Open

IN the Night Time by Forcing Open a
Door.
Joseph Dugan and William Pretty
man, two boys, were in municipal court
on Friday upon the charge of breaking
in and robbing the candy store of John
Kproferis, a Greek, carrying on busi-
ness at the southwest corner of Fifth
and King streets. They entered the
place BY forcing open door Wednes-
day night. Dugan has been before the
court twice before and seems to have
begun career in crime remarkable for
a lad Of tender years. He will be sent
to the Ferris Industrial School. Pretty
man was recommitted for further ex-
animation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Justice white sworn In.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-The induc-
tion into office of the new associate
justice, ex-senator White Of Louisiana,
attracted large attendance to the
Supreme Court room this morning, as
this ceremony always does. The cere-
mony of induction of Justice White
was very simple but impressive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

SAN Francisco, CAL, March 49,
W. f. White, passenger agent of the
Santa Fe, has notified the local agent
here that he has served notice on the
Western Passenger Association that on
and after March 18th the rate to the
Missouri river from Chicago will be $40.
This is a cut of $3.50 from the present
rates and is effective west-bound only.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
The building permits issued forthe week

The work Of grading the plot over the
new filter is being done. II is being lev
eled and will soon be ready for scdding.
Letters testamentary we're granted last
Monday by Register Cooch on the estate
of George W. Lodge to Rebecca s. and
Henry NJ. Lodge.
Letters testamentary were granted by
Register COoch on Saturday ON the estate
of John Elliott of White Clay Creek hun
dred, to Jennie Elliott.
Sunshine Circle. Kings Daughters, of
st: Paups NJ. L. Church, will have a cake
sale March 18th at the home of Mrs. L. L.
Hanna, No. $40 Jefferson street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

WOODSTOCK, ONT, March 13.-Thcro
is serious outbreak of tuberculosis at
Chesterfield, near this city. The herd
of Mr.. Miller, leading slcck-breedcr,
is Affected and two valuable heifcrs have
been slaughtered. Now several others
are SAID to be affected and it is feared
the desease will run through the entire
herd of pedigreed cattle unless more
stringent measures arc promptly under
taken,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

ALLENTOWN, Pa, March 12.-Fred-
erick w. Shillinger committed suicide
at his home near Allentown. No cause
is assigned. He was private in Com
pany D, Fourth Regiment, and served
on last years Third Brigade rife team.
He was married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Crisp Not a Candidate for senator.

WASHINGTON, March 13..-Speaker
Crisp is not regarded by his friends as a
candidate for the United States Senate
to succeed Senator Colquitt, although
recent dispatches from Georgia have
named Mr.. Crisp among the probable
candidates, The Speaker will not dis.
cuss the subject, but those near him
have reason to know that he is not "a
candidate, -..5.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Danger of Placing Money in stouss.

When Benjamin Davis, a grocer,
closed his store Saturday evening he
wrapped up $50 in greenbacks along
with some papers and placed them in
the parlor stove. Sunday morning it
was cool enough for fire and Mrs.
Davis put match to the paper in the
stove and tue greenbacks went up in
smoke. ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
NIT. salem's Anniversary.

Mt. Salem Sunday-school had
pleasant celebration of its missionary
anniversary Sunday afternoon. Prof.
II. S. Goldey delivered a pleasing ad-
dress. The singing was fine and the
school was accompanied by large
orchestra. The secretary's report was
encouraging and showed that the
finances were in advance of the collec-
tions during the preceding year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Fatally Assaulted and Robbed.

BREMEN, IND, March 13.-Christian
Machela, wealthy farmer who resides
alone near the village of Carson, was
found by neighbors nearly dead from
the result of wounds inflicted by un-
known robbers, last night. The men
secured several thousand dollars in cash
and quantity of notes. Machela can
not recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

At the meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation Monday night the secretary an
nounced the receipt of letter from an
unknown citizen enclosing crisp $50
bill, which was added TO the general
fund under the credit of 'conscience."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Grain Fleet WIN Start April 1st.

CHICAGO, ILL, March 12.--The grain
fleet will not leave before April 1st,
although navigation is open. This is be-
cause insurance does not go into effect
until then. This will be 20 days earlier
than last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

Frederick Douglass, the colored ex-
minister to Haytl will lecture in the
New-oentury Club rooms on Wednes-
day evening, March 2lst. His subject
will be "'The Nations Problem" The
lecturer will be introduced by Chief
-lnstice Lore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

=. l.. Rice, Jr., is preparing plans for a
new residence in Salisbury, Md, for
Cashier Samuel A. Graham of the National
Bank Of thai place. The expenditure will
cover about $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Fatal Wreck Caused BY Big Boulders.

BURLINGTON, W., March IA
wreck occurred on the Central Vermont
railroad near Montpelier to-day, in
which one person was killed and
several others seriously injured. 1t is
said two large boulders on the track
caused the accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

BATHURST, March 13.-It is re-
ported that the SLAYER chief Fodisillah
who has recently given the British
forces so much trouble has been cap
tured in French territory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

The Sunday school of st. Johns p.
d. Church has more than doubled since
the advent recently of the new rector,
the Rev. John Hall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
A bomb FOR THE DEPUTIES
DastardIy Outrage by AM
archists in Rome.
PERSONS SERIOUSLY HURT
A Widespread Conspiracy to
Cause Explosions.

Anarchists at Work in Rome--A Bomb
Thrown in Front of tho Chamber of
Deputies--EiEht Persons Hurt, Two
Probably Fatally--Evidenco of u Con-
spiracy to Cause Explosions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15

The widow of James A. Stirling has re-
ceived $1,000 from the recorder of Will
mington Lodge A. o. U. w. Mr.. Stirling
was member of the lodge less than two
years and had paid into its beneficiary
fund S33.
Daniel Mcguire and Hugh Lynch cap
tured 500 pounds of carp Monday at the
Gravenbank on the Christiana and sold
them TO a,Philadelphia dealer at cents
per pound, One OF the fish weighed 12
pounds. The $50 catch was made with a
seine net.
The 25th anniversary of the Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church will be celebrated
by the Philadelphia branch April Sd in
will deliver an address in the afternoon
and Bishop Foss will speak in the evening,
The Wilmington auxilia.ies are included
In the Philadelphia branch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
HOME ZOE CoLoRBD PERSONS.

The Charter Granted by Judge Grnbb
Monday Morning on the Application of
Levi Q. Bird.
Monday morning on application of
Lew Q. Bird, Judge Grubb granted y
charter for the Sarah White Home for
Aged Colored Persons. The incorpora-
tors are Amelia Layton, Martha A.
Spencer, Elizabeth B. Clark, Rebecca
Cooper, Rachel A. Ruley, r. NJ.
Hooper, and B. T. Ruley.
The intention is TO rent suitable
house for the present and later to build
a permanent home. ALI colored persons
will be eligible to the home. Those
who are able to pay small sum for
their board will be expected to do so.
The inmates who are able to work will
be given light employment about the
home. The location of the home has
not as vet been chosen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-15
Balance on hand March 31st,

current expenses. ........... .S36, I23.55
New buildings. s................,.. 1.2S
Cash from No. 10 school. ...... $50
Cash from No. 8 school,. ......... 80.75
Cash from No. 16 school. ........ 40.25
Cash from District No. 16 school 30l .36
February appropriation from
Council. .................. 9,43s.12
Interest OF deposit for February 1886
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
RartOn Heights Notes

Mr.. W. X. Bache left Wednesday for
Chicago.
aIr. r. II. Fox is spending the week in
New York.
Mr.. George p. Coliyer will leave for
Southwest Virginia to-day.
Mr.. T.. p. GOODWIN has returned from
a trip 10 Charlottesville.
Mr. W. o. Shelburne Is travelling In
Southampton county
Mr.. l.. A. Sadler left Wednesday for a
southern trip.
Mrs. w. X. Bache has recovered from
her illness, and is out again
The Misses Stevens. OF Newark, y. j.,
are visiting Mrs. r. i. Smith.
Mrs. Henry Stockmar continues very
iii.
Miss Nellie Willis. Of Jefferson. W. Va;
Miss Lizzie Hill. of King and Queen. Va,
and Misses Mary. Peachy. and Josephine
Sizer. of King William, Va, are visiting
Miss Matte Ryland.
Mrs. Robert Lee Smith gave charm
ing pink tea on Thursday from TO
=. NJ i'm honor OF her guests, the Misses
Stevens. Of Newark.
All the ladies' who are 20 take part IN
eve olde folkes concerto" will assemble
al the Wigwam on Monday afternoon at
51J o'clock.
The Barton Heights Fire Company
meets every Saturday night for drill.
The ladies OF the Barton Heights Melio-
dist Episcopal church Will hold a socia-
bic at their church on Friday next, Janu-
airy 26th commencing at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
MAGRUDER-EwELL CAMP {.
Celebrates Lees Birthday Alumni Associ-
- NcatfuC

WILLIAMSBURG. VA, Jan. 2o.-spe-
cial.-Magruder- Ewell Camp. No. q. Con-
federate Veterans celebrated the ami
vars,rv of the birth OF General X. Il.
Lee last night by having an open meenns
AZ Cameron Hall. which was largely az
tended. not only by veterans. bur oy cru
Gems generally. Colonel James H. Anep
az lanes city. member OF the camp
who was during the war lieutenant-coi'
oreI of cavalry. delivered an address.
AFTER the speaking the veterans ana
choir invited guests repaired 10 the ban
ouet hall. where "A magnificent supper
was spread before them.
Sneeches were also made by Dr. ~ p"
Rooth. of Carter's Grove; Or. Moncure
and Rev. Wilbur +. Davis, pastor OF oul
Methodist church.
MIR William Reynolds. president Of the
Alumni Association OF the College OF
william and Mary. has called meeunl
of the executive committee of that BODY
20 be held on February Sth at O'CLOCK
p NJ. at the Exchange Hotel In Rch'
nond The committee consists or the
folIowinr gentlemen: William Reynolds
~ baltimore. president; Professor W. G.
ZONES. of Richmond. first vice-president
Mr. ( Gordon Cumming. Of Hampton
second vice-president; Senator Joseph
Sou,hall. of Amelia, third vice-president
II ID cole. secretary and treasurer; j.
A 6 Chandler. OF Caroline. and John ;.
Charles and Cary 7. Armistead, Williams
burr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
RIGHTS OF SOCIAL CT UBS.
A Case mt Roanoke Involving the Question
of Liquor License.

ROANOKE. VA. Jan. 20.-Special.-M.
j. Kelley and ID. :. Rae, president and
steward Of the Piedmont Social Club,
were placed on trial in the Hastings
Court yesterday for selling liquor with
out a license. The plea that the club
had been chartered by the Iiustings
Court was set up, but did not avail them.
Their counsel, Judge A. j. Brand then
demurred TO the Indictment on two
grounds, namely, that it failed to desig-
nate the place where the liquor was sold
and failed TO charge, being drunk when
sold" The demurrer was overruled and
the trial proceeded. The evidence was
completed last night, and argument of
counsel was to have commenced to-day
When the case was called. Acting Com
monwealth's Attorney Locket asked per-
mission Of the court 10 enter n nolle
prosequi. The anti-local optionists are
greatly elated over the results OF the
prosecution. Rae is under bond for his
appearance before the United States
Court at Lynchburg. to answer the charge
of selling liquor without n license.
The vote of our representative in the
House of Delegates. Hon. NJ. c. Thomas,
to compel the railroads 10 issue free
passes TO members Of the Legislature, is
severely critised by nearly every Demo-
crat here.
The City Council has asked the Roam
oke Electric Light and Power Company
to submit an estimate OF the cost of
lighting all the public buildings OF the
city with electricity. The cost OF light
ing with gas is regarded as too expensive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
THE TRUIT-sTROUD SHOOTING CASE.
The Young Lady Bailed for Her Appear
apce at Court-A Railroad Case.

GREENSBORO, y. c.. Jan. 20.-Special.
Colonel Thomas Mcmahon and wife,
former residents Of this city. but now Of
Richmond Va. spent yesterday in the
city visiting friends. and LETT last night
for n trip 10 Florida.
Miss Ella Truitt, who shot Mr.. Stroud
AT Burlington, formerly known as Com
pany Shops, several days ago, claiming
that il was accidental. was tried and re-
leased on bail for her appearance at the
spring term of the Superior Court. Young
Stroud claims that she tried TO kill him.
Mr. j. Van Lndley, the prominent nur-
seryman. Of Pomona, near this city, re-
turned from Raleigh yesterday, where
he went to appear before the State Rail-
road Commission in regard TO having
railroad agents deliver goods without sur
render of a bill Of lading. Mr.. Lindley
made a Shipment OF trees 10 his agent at
Wilson. y. c.. and sent the bill Of lading
through the mails. The letter was mis-
carried. and his agent did not receive 1t.
He went TO the station agent at Wilson
and offered to pay the charges due on
the shipment. but could not get II with
out the bill Of lading consequently he
lost the sale OF the trees. 1t Is thought
that the commission will make new
law in regard to this.
Mr.. James T.. Tomlinson has been APP
nojnted United States mail transfer clerk
ar the Richmond and Danville depot here.
10 succeed David j. Gilmer (colored. who
held this place under the Harrison adj
r1fnfstratiOn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. 20-FOr
Virginia and North Carolina: Cloudy ana
threatening weather, with light rain,
clearing during the afternoon: warmer;
south winds Sunday: fair and much
colder Monday or Monday night.
Weather Conditions and General Fore
cast.--The depression which was central
over the Upper Mississippi Valley THIS
morning has moved northeastward with
increasing energy. and is now central
over Lake Superior. This disturbance eA-
tends from the Atlantic coast TO the
Rocky Mountains. and from the lakes TO
the Gulf coast Rain has prevailed over
the Central valleys and the Lake regions,
with high south 10 west winds. the
barometer continues high. but Is falling
on the Atlantic coast, and a second area
of high pressure. attended by cold wave,
is moving southeast from the region north
OF Montana The indications are that
cloudiness will increase, with Hight rains
on the Middle Atlantic coast, and warmer
southerly winds The cold wave in the
extreme Northwest will probably extend
over the Central valley by Sunday night
or Monday morning. IL Is warmer In the
northern States east Of the Mississippi.
and over the southern and Central Rocky
Mountain districts. 1t Is sOoler In the
Southwest. and is decidedly colder in the
extreme Northwest.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
1PENsION SHARPER.
A Negro Who is Accused Of swindling
Women Out Of Their Money.

ASHEYILLE. y. C., Jan. 20.-Special.-
4 negro by the name Of Archie Taylor
has been perpetrating pension swindle
on ignorant women in and around Ashe-
vile for some time past. He would rep
resent 10 the women he approached that
he could procure them pensions on ac-
count of relatives who participated in the
late war. provided only they would make
him q small cash advance TO defray the
necessary expenses Of the application. A
warrant has been issued for his arrest.
bur he has not been found yet by the
officers.
II is announced that George r. Golfers.
q member Of the Asheville Milling Com
many and the Ashevllle Ice and Coal
Company. and one OF the most popular
Young society men OF the place, and Miss
Annabelle Douglas. Of Milwaukee. Wis,
win be married in the latter city ON
January 2Sd.
II. Beaugrand. ex-mayor OF Montreal
Canada. is stopping I'm the city at the
battery Park for quite a sojourn IN our
maintains. Mr.. Beaugrand says he was
ioauced 10 come TO Asheville by Mr.
George yanderbilt's glowing description
OF the place, given while the two Travelled
together In Japan last year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
A RECEIVER APPOINTED.
y. ". FRIES NAMED ron THE NORTH
STATE IMPE0yhMENI conPaNY.
This Organization Owns = Msjori,y OF tho
Stock OF the Cape Fear aud YadLin Val.
ley II. E.--Assets Exceed Liabilities.

GREENSBORO, n. C.. Jan. eo-soo.
cial.-Judge Graves at chambers Al Noun,
Airy. has appointed John W. Fries. ~
Salem. y. C.. receiver or the assets AMI
estate OF the North State Improveme,.
Company. This was done upon ansrr..
ton Of the congregation % United pre,h.
ren. OF Salem. a corporation OF saler,
and large creditors. Watson and Bnx.o.
OF Winston, represented the plainnr .~l
w. 4. Lash. vice-prcsident. -. IS a.
Benbow, director. and George IL no..
attorney. represented the defendants mia
company owns a majority 81 the STOCK
OF the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley
railroad.
This action was precipitated by rumom
coming TO the plaintiffs ears of suits
peing threatened against The defendant
corporation IN other portions OF the State.
ana consequent sacrifice 81 its asss,s
ny executions or judgments. ~ rendered
and q fear on the part OF the plaintiff
mat the interest OF creditors would Do
lcopardized by such suits. and a. is eiafrI
il was taken 90 prevent any one creditor
from taking undue advantage over an-
other. and the contamination of "a sale
which. f. is asserted has been effected
In view Of this sale. 70 U.s. understood thaf
the appointment viii Do temporary. anl
that the property Will soon Do restored
10 the company The defendant. Do its
answer. insisted that the corporation hai
assets largely IN excess Of its liabilities.
and 81 was ample 20 pay the same, BE- nor
sacrificed.
A telegram from Mount Airy states thar
the company's Liabilities are placed at
$4,000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
jackson Ward Democrats.

There was good meeting Of the
Young Mems club of the Fourth precinct.
jackson ward. held at 100 north Seven
teenth street last Tuesday night. Among
the speakers were Messrs. +. w Cham
berlayne ana j. &. Smith, who entertained
the club. Mr. W. II. Scott spoke in behalf
of Mr.. II. NJ. Smith, Jr for Common
wcalth's Attorney. Nearly all of the mem
bcrs were present. and after the usual
business, the club adjourned TO the I,Xt
room and partook Of refreshments. The
club meets at the above number every
Tuesday night. and all the candidates ere
invited to meet with them. Mr. Cha,lcs
Garzert is the president and Mr.. =. j.
Mccarthy the secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
AI,rwmaiic Entertainment.

on the evening Of Friday. February
Cd next. there viii be given at BeiVidere
Hall a dramatic entertainment for me
benefit of the poor Of the parish Of the
Sacred Heart. to be preceded by must
Gale. in which the soloists will be MISS
Anna e. Kirk. Miss Essic Rich. Mr..
Frank Cunningham Mr.. Oscar Lohmann'
assisted by Mrs. }. Ray Logan reauer'
Miss Maggie Kerse will be the accompa-
mist. The cast OF Planche's clever play
TO be then given. 1.-The Loan OF Lover
is as follows:
Captain Amcrsfort. Mr. ]. Louis Suill-
van; Peter Spyk. MIR. Watkins Norvell;
SWIVEL. Mr.. John W. Tyson; Delve, Mr..
Douglas Armstrong: Gertrude, Miss
Mayme Leahy; and Ernestine Rosendaai'
Miss Bessie Pattee.
Mr.. Sullivan is in charge of the en-
tire entertainment. with Mt NorVel as
the stage. manager pleasant even
ing, spent for good cause. is promised
all who attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-01-21
To Chopra its Name,

At tho annual stockholders meeting Of
the Lircoir National Building and Loan
Association. held at the Office OF that as
sociatior yesterday afternoon. the follow
ing directors were elected for the current
year: Otis H. Russell A. W. CARRIER. DR..
/. j. Hawkes., J. \. Pattee. and i. c.
Cook
In compliance with recent decision OF
the Comptroller of the Currency, prohib-
iting the use Of the word national in
bhildng and loan associations, the stock
hoderc directed the board of directors TO
apply TO the court to amend its charter
changing the name from Lincoln Ma
tional" to the American Home Building
and Loan Association. by which name the
association will be known.
The following officers were elected
President Otis II. Russell; Vice-Presdent
A. w. CARRIER, Secretary and General
Manager, j. a. Pattee; Assistant Secre-
tary, b. b. Arnold Treasurer, Il. {.
Cook; Trustee. /. j. Hawkes..