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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
ROpNEp eHuRcR.
Annual Election of Ohioers-Birthday
SooiaIs aud Other Events.

Annual Election of Ofioers-Birthday
Sooials aud Other Events.
At the annual election of Rodney Pres
bvteran Church Friday night the follow
ing officers were chosen:
President, Miss ltrbeCca Stewart; Vice
president, Miss Margaret Rodgers; SeCrc
tnry, Miss Bessie Plat; Treasurer, Miss
Annie MAXWELL Chairman Lookout Com
mittee, Lizzie Il. Stirling; Chairman
Prayer-meetng Committee, Ashton r.
Tatnall; Chairman social Committee.
Agnes Cruthers; Chairman Suuday-schoOl
Committee, Thomas McGorklc; Chairman
Good Literature Committee, Lizzie Il.
Stirling; Chairman Missionary Committee,
Florence Modholdt. .-..-. ..,.=
The Junior Society of Rodney held a
birthday social on Thursday evening,
which proved TO be both financial and
social success. Birthday socials seem at
present to be very popular, rs 81. Paul 5
Society is to hold one also on wednesday
evening next. pleasant programme has
been arranged and refreshments will be
served.
1t is hoped that every intelligent Will
| mingtonian. all who enjoy good lecture,
| have marked the date, May 10Th. That
will be the night Russell ii. Conwell
will be here and lecture on Acres OF
Diamonds at the Auditorium.
A business meeting Of Wilmington
Local Union will be held on Monday May
9th. Every president and corresponding
secretary are invited TO he present or seaC
| q representative.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
DIAMOND SWlNDLER CAPTURED.
Local Merchants Should Look Out
for His Aocomplices.

-
He Has Been "Doing Up" tho Jewelry
Trade All Over the Country anu hiH
"Pais" Are stiil ut LarEe-The Game
May be Worked In Other Lines of Bush
ness.
A diamond swindler bv the name of
Rothchild was captured in Toronto few
days ago. after he had succeeded in obtain
ing diamonds and jewelry from wholesale
and retail dealers all over the United states
without paying for the same. ~ Is mol
known that he swindled any OF the local
houses. but it will be well for them to look
out Tor his accomplices. VINO are stlll al
large.
Rothchild worked principally in small
towns, but the victims were mainly mer-
chants in the larger cities. He would drop
into d town near several business cities
and would obtain the goods on the name
of some reputable dealer, who was already
established there.
Goods were ordered from houses in the
large cities to be sent by express to dealers,
whom he sometimes personated at the ex-
press offices. He first succeed in gettlng
the confidence of some well-known local
merchant by calling on him and telling
him that their names we're the same and
that he had come to the town to engage in
the same business, stating that he had re-
moved from large city, as his health
would not permit him to conduct large
store. He would tell the old merchant
that if any of his goods should be deliy'
| cred at the store already established t.
hold them until he called.
Having won his way into the heart OF
| the established dealer he would write tc
| several large houses in other places TO send
| on diamonds or other valuables, which he
| specified and on their arrival to the town
they were intercepted by him at the ex
press office. He was finally tripped W
and jailed at Toronto.
1t is known that Rothchild had severa
accomplices, at least of whom was I
woman, and it would be we'll for loca
dealers to be oil the lookout for them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
FIRsHURsr CONTRACTS.
Awarded by the Z trustees of the Delaware
state Hospital for the Insane.


state Hospital for the Insane.
The annual meeting of the Board of
Trustees Of the Delaware State Hospital
for the Insane was held at Farnhurst
THURSDAY, the only absentees being DR..
]. II. Wilson of Kent county and DIR. ii;
H. Burton of Sussex. The terms of
these gentlemen expired last month and
Gov Watson has not yet made any APP
pointments to fill the vacancies. Dr.
II. II. Gilpin of Middletown, whose
term also expired, was in attendance, as
it has been the custom to remain in
office until successor is named.
Superintendent Hancker reported that
the electric light arrangement is great
success and showed a good monthly
saving.
The superintendent also made the fol-
lowing statement CT the population of
the institution: Admitted during April,
males and females-S; died, female;
present number, 116 white males, Sc
| white females, rs colored males, II col
ored females; total, PA. Total number
Of officers, employees and attendants, Al.
The amount received during tha
month for board Of patients was $325.
| SOnlTdCLS lOI suPPllSs A'i VIC NIs"ih-
four months were awarded as follows
DruGs-N. b. Danforth, Wilmington.
Dry goods-John A. Reynolds, Mid.
| dletOwn.
Mutton and VEAL. A, Hopkins &
Son, Wilmington; mutton, headquarters
&c cents; whole sheep, S cents; whole
calf, 81 cents.
Clothlng-John A. Reynolds, Mid
dletown.
Bread-H. G. Roller, Wilmington; p
cents pound.
Shoes and Slippers-John A. Rey
nolds, Middletown.
Groceries Charles L. Simmons, Viii
mingtoo.
Beef-Frederick Keinle, Wilmington
50 cents per pound for fore and hinC
| quarters.
Crockery - William Lawton, Viii
mington.
Bills were ordered paid amounting II
$5,SS0.67, and cash balance OF S 1856
was reported.
DR.. Hancler was authorized to repre-
sent the institution at the convention o
insane hospital superintendent, whicl
meets at Denver on June 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
THE ExCELSIORIo UMPIRE.


The crowd was gathering thick and fasi
As from the outside inside passed
A man who stood up, strong and prouF
And in brave voice shouted loud,
"Play ball !"
His brow was sad; his eve beneath
Flashed like falchion from its sheath.
And like silver clarion rung
The accents of that well-known tongue:
...-. lone strike!"
In many an eye he saw the light
That warned him how to shape the fight;
Beyond, the spectral bleachers shone,
And from his lips escaped groan:
lone ball
"Iet up on that !" one bleacher said;
Another yelled Wen punch your headp
And forty yelled, +" Go soak your hide "
And loud that clarion voice replied:
Two balls !"
"oh, stay" q small boy guyed, "and rest
Your weary head upon this breast"
A tear stood in his bright blue eye
AS now he answered with q sigh;
Two strikes!"
" Beware the pine trees withered branch !"
a. Beware the awful avalanche
These were the grand stand words, and he
Braced up and shouted Justify:
Three strikes and out :"
Z" ....,......." the bleachers yell,
%.; ~: -. ~. slam
f++ssFl- X - ~ d-n!
I!il!lil!!
There at the home plate cold and gray,
Iifeless, but beautiful, he lay;
And from the sky, serene and far, 4
A voice fell like u falling star.
Next"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
MIR, GHUBB BONDED.
The New Building Inspector Takes
First Step Toward Assuming the OH

The New Building Inspector Takes the
First Step Toward Assuming the Office.
Lewis I. Grub, who was elected to
the position Of building inspector by
City Council, Thursday, took the oath
of his office on Friday before Notary
Public Swartz, and also entered bond
with the clerk of Council in The sum OF
$4,000. His bondsmen are Charles T..
Anderson and John Cook. He will as
sumo the duties Of the office as soon as
the books Of the present incumbent are
audited, which may consume a few
days.
Acting on the advice of City Solicitor
Elliott, Building Inspector Dohl will
remain in office until he is notified to
vacate. He was At mis- desk Friday
transacting business as usual. The
books will have to be gone over by the
city auditor before he can be released.
According to law his term expirel!
Thursday, but it is the opinion of the
city solicitor that he must hold on until
his accounts are Strengthened out, or he
is officially notified to give up the office
to his successor. VIEWS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09


The weavers in the Lancaster Mills at
Clinton, Mass, have decided not to strike.
The manufacturers of Mahoning Valley,
O.. have decided TO increase wages 10 cents
day in all furnaces.
The Tomas Furnace Co. Of Miles, o.,
Friday announced Il Is per cent increase
in the wages Of its employees.
The coal miners and operators of the
Jellico district, in Tenness e. reached an
agreement rs TO the prices, on Thursday
night, after two days consultation.
The Cote Brilliante Press Brick Co,
closed its works in St. Louis Friday i'll
consequence of threatening demonstra-
ton made by 600 striking Drickmakers.
Fourteen brickmaking firms in the
Deerng district of Chicago were forced to
close their works Friday by mob of
500 threatening strikers from the Bernice
and Riverdae yards. Over Loo men are
now thrown ont of work by the original
striking OF 40 belt boys, who want three
cents more an hour. With the exception
of three yards, every brickmaking plant
in Chicago and its suburbs is closed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
an IuPRoVED TRAP.
A wilmingtonian Patents a Device for
Libernttng Live Birds, Which Gives
Prninise nf Erinr Ia Success.

A wilminGtonian Patents a Device for
Liberattng Live Birds, Which Gives
Promise of Being success. .- s..
Harry Shuer of this city has patented
trap for libefating live birds for gunners.
The new trap is big improvement over
any others now in use and will be very
popular with marksmen. II not only re-
leases the birds, but in opening produces
enough noise to start the bird. 4 great
many now in use are deficient in the mat
ter Of starting the birds after the door is
sprung.
Mr.. Shuler's trap is made of heavy gal
vanizcd iron and when the rope is tight
ened the spring latch which holds it to-
gether, and which is fast to the floor on
the inside. releases the door and the whole
box flies apart
The two springs, which formerly opened
the trap with Il crash, are situated on the
sides instead of on the bottom, us WAS at
first intended. The iberatiug latch at
present is simply pulled open with a rope
but it is likely that IAN electrical device
! will be substituted for this purpose.
Benjamin Bush of Kalamazoo, Mich,
| the palentee of an electrical arrangement,
saw Mr.. Shuler's pattnt trap at the Grand
| American Handicap which was held at
| Paterson, n. j., on april 81, and he has
| since communicated with the inventor of
| the trap in this city the idea of incor-
porating his deyicekn the new trap: This
may be done, and if so there will be no
trap in use that ran compare with Mr..
Shulers for completeness. By simply
pressing the button the bird will be liber'
ated and started up.
Mr.. Shuler willexhibit two OF his traps
at the Sportsmen Exposition, which will
be held at Madison Square Garden, New
York, from Mayl 18th 10 18th. The trap:
are being manufactured in this city anc
several of them have been sent away tt
marksmen in other places to be tried.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
DONATIONS RECEIPED
BY the Managers of the industrial School
ON Ihelr First Donation phY.

The hearts of the managers OF the
Girls Industrial School, No. 5l5 West
street, were gladdened Wednesday after
noon by large number of visitors to
the institution, each bringing liberal gifts
of groceries and other useful articles, or
money, with which to help on this
worthy and Christian enterprise.
Those donating money were; Mrs. j
E. Smith, So; Miss A. II. Candy, So; Mrs
Job Jackson, So; Mrs. Edward Belts, So
Mrs. William Hawkins, So; Michael
Byrna, So; Mrs. Trump, SO, Mrs
Frances S. Garrett, SO; Mrs. Lewis q
Vandegrift, So; Mrs. A. L. Bowser, 81
DIR. ]. NJ. Winner, 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

The big Earn Line steamship Earu-
ford arrived at the yards of the Harlan
g. Hollingsworth Co. Thursday for
repairs. Work will begin on the big
boat at once and she will undergo a
thorough oyerhauling. She will be
docked for repairs and painting to the
hull, and will have the machinery put
in tirst-class condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
EXTRA FOR MAIL-CARRIERS
Commissioner Hill Completes
the Investigation Here.
ON AN AVERAGE $3.50 PER MAN
About 80 Wilmington Post
men Have Claims.
The Result of the Examination win be
Sent Directly to the Court Of Claims
and From That Body to the Treasury,
and Finally to Congress, Which WAL
Make AN Appropriation.

W. w. Hill, assistant superintendent OF
the free delivery department of the United
States postal service. at Washington has
been sitting for the past three days at the
pestoffice In this city examining the claims
of the local mal-carriers for money due
for overtime. The work was done pur-
suant to an act passed May 2lth, 1888,
which will require investigations to pc
made in all cities in the country where the
free delivery system exists.
The claims OF about 30 men were
examined in this city and the work was
completed Friday afternoon. The. men
were represented by Attorneys II. M.
Foote and George r. King Of Washington.
and C. H. Miller of Washington, and
Postmaster Moore also assisted in the work
A thorough Investigation of the books
and accounts of the local post-oflice
was made and the result was that the
average amount due each of the 30 men is
about $3.50. Consequently it will require
between $500 and $500 to settle the
Wilmington claims. The investigation
was an arduous task and required great
deal of research, the examinations extend
ing rs far back as the time when the act
was passed.
The figures representing the amounts
found due by the investigation Will he
forwarded to the court of claims, and after
they have been examined Dy lndt UouJ
they will be sent to the Treasury. From
there the findings will be put into the
hands of Congress. which body will, most
likely, it being incumbent on the session
to do so, make all appropriation ut the
next session TO satisfy the claims.
So it will be seen that while the money
will be some time yet in coming, those K
whom it is due may rest assured that
will be paid. The members of the loca
force are very much elated over the fac
that they are the creditors of Uncle Sam
and when the money does come it will b.
very welcome, more so from the fact tina
they were earning it when they were no
aware that they were making overtime.
| Commissioner Hill and those who as
sisted him in the examination took grea
deal OF pains to go deep into the loca
claims, as they have evidently done elst
where, and the result of their work is col
rect in every detail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRS.

Mary Montgomery, aged SO years, was
killed Thursday by fall down stairs, at
her home, her neck being broken.
Charles Allen, colored, aged 10 years.
was crushed to death under the fender
board on Green street car Thursday.
Patrick Nugent, who lost leg by
being run over by Market street cable
car, was Thursday given a verdict for
$t1 900 damages against the Philadel-
phia Traction Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

While the people were pouring into the
yards of the Harlan e. Hollingsworth Co.
Wednesday afternoon to see the launching
Of the steamship Howard a big coal car
jumped the track at West street crossing
as 1t was being backed on siding, and a
shifting engine which worked hard in All
effort to right matters made some obstruc-
ton on West street to the pedestrians
After about half an hours hard work, the
car was placed on the track.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

Wednesday Mayor Shortlidge re-
appointed the present members of the
Board OF Health to serve for another
wear. The board is DR.. John p. Wales,
Dr. A. Il. Frantz, j. II. Lewis, Joseph
Jenkins-with DIR. Willard Springer,
port physician ex-otficio. The board
will organize at its next meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
A site norn nnln,rnrr enx.

The State Board of Health of Penn
sylyauia met at Harrisburg Thursday
afternoon and adopted resolution de-
claring the proposed establishment of a
quarantine station at Little Tinicum
Island would prove inimical to the pub
lie health of Chester, and recommend
ing that the Legislature choose loca-
ton down the river or bay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
Hapred for numbering His Niece.

RALEIGH, n. G., May 3.-George
Mills was privately hanged in the Jail
yard here at $40 o'clock this morning,
for the murder of his niece, lana VIM
berly. Tae murder was committed the
evening of 9th of June last, when Mills
beat out the girls brains in u deserted
house to which he had carried her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

Owing to the unfavorable condition of
the track very poor time was made on the
Wawaset Driving Park track Thursday
afternoon. Florence c. trottod an exhibit
ton mile in 2.30 and Shipsmith beat
Thomas McHugh's mare in the 2.i5 class
There will be another race next Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

w. s. Knight, United States gauger
for this district, ha, been transferred to
the jurisdiction of Maryland. lie will
residein Baltimore. Charles w. Proctor
of the latter city comes to Wilmington
to take Mr.. Knights place. tits merely
temporary exchange of positions. Mr..
Knight will return to Wilmington in a
short time. .= -....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

was of value to the world by illustrating
the improvements in the mechanical arts
and eminent physicians will tell you that
the progress in medicinal agents, has been
ing laxative that syrup OF Figs is far in
ndyance of all others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

The Wilmington Rod and Gun Club will
go to Philadelphia on May 18th, lor The
purpose of shooting team match with
the Forest Club of Philadelphia There
will be IS men on each side ana each gun
ner will shoot at % targets. The match
will be held on the grounds ut Twenty
seventh and Lehigh avenue. M...--
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
Fell and Broke His Wrist.

William Corrigan, employed by Tar
button s. Haley, contractors, who are
erecting the Briefly building at Front
ana Madison streets. missed his footing
and fell to the ground Thursday. He
escaped with broken wrist and several
bruises. DIR. John c. Fahey dressed his
injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

The Rev. W. f. Lewis will not return to
England to take charge OF church, as
was expected. lie remains in Wilmington
him by the trustees of Rodney Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

LoNpoN, May 4.-Oscar Wilde was lib
Grated to-day. upon filing personal bail
bond for Sl2, 500 coupled with two sure
ties in Sc $50 each,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

The remains of Joseph =. Middleton,
who died in Bordentown, n, j., October
9th, 1885, were brought here on Friday
for interment in the Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
IWO INSPECTORS ELECTED
Caucus Nominees Chosen by
a Party Vote.
ESTIMATES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
Talk of Increasing the City
Solicitors Salary.

A Genuine Business Session of city
Council Held Thursday Night-Some Of
, the Appropriations acknowledgements
Report on Chemical Engine Communal
cations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

N. A. Grubb will succeed his father,
Lewis T. Grub, who has been elected
to the position OF building inspector, In
the contracting business. Mr.. GruoS
has been associated with his father for
some time and thoroughly understands
the business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

]. w. Humphreys. No. l0l East Fourth
street. received the first consignment of
strawberries at noon Friday from North
Carolina. They were Wilson's and very
fine and came from Rose Hill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

AT Thursdays meeting of City Coun-
Pill Lewis r. Grubb was elected building
Inspector to succeed Daniel Dohl, whose
term has expired, and John McMullen
was chosen for the Office of milk inspec-
Tor. SIR. Grubb was nominated by
Councilman Stats, and Councilman
0'Neill put John J. Cassidy in nomina-
lion. Grub received votes and Cassidy
B, party ballot For milk inspector Mr..
McMullen was the only person nomi-
mated, his name being offered by Coun-
gilman Maguigan. The candidate re-
ceived 8 votes, while A ballots were
blank and was cast for Daniel Dohl.
Mr.. Dohl, who happened to be present
Mt the meeting, was very much surprised
when he learned that somebody wanted
to make him milk Inspector. After the
meeting he made an effort to learn who
the guilty party was. The inspector:
chosen were those who had been selected
at the caucus.
. FINANCIAL ESTIMATES FOR NEXT YEAR
The finance committee made the fol.
lowing estimates of revenues and ex'
penditures for the fiscal year beginning
July LIST:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09
STATE pHARMA cIsrs Ell EorioM.
Interesting Session Thursday Afternoon
of the Delaware State Pharmaceutical
Association.

Interesting Session Thursday Afternoon
of the Delaware State Pharmaceutical
Association.
A great deal of business was accom-
plished at the afternoon session Thurs
day of the members of the Delaware
State Pharmaceutical Society held in
the Y. NJ. G. A. Hall.
The organization endorsed as salts
factory the amendment to the Pharmacy
bill at Dover which has passed the
House and which is now before the
Senate. An appropriation of $50 was
passed for the purpose of aiding the
organization as the State has refused
any aid to the society.
On motion the following names were
recommended sent to Gov. Watson fol
the executive to select name to fill the
vacancy on the State board which will
occur through the expiration Of Repre-
sentative Clarence b. Sypherd's term
July LIST; Clarence B. Sypherd, Dover
Owen g. Spear, Wilmington; William
Poole, Wilmington. -...-.
THE NEW STATE OFFICERS
On election of officers to serve for the
ensuing year, the following were nomi
mated and elected: President, Repre-
sentative Clarence B. Sypherd, Dover
Vice President for New Castle county
William Poole; Vice President for Ken
county, DIR. H. i. Wilkins, Dover; Vice
President for Sussex county, Jacob Y
Foulk, Milford; Secretary, L. w. Fem
Treasurer, Joseph z. Williams. Tn,
next place of meeting will be Dover. /
will be held the first Thursday in May
The following new members wer
elected: DIR. Henry Il. Spruance, Harry
q. Tatman, Irvine G. Whorter, j. ID
Brown all of this city. William McIn
tire of the Pennsylvania State Pharma
ceutical Society was invited to the foo
as corresponding member of his society
The organization then adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

Several carrier pigeons stopped on Fri
day at the Bush farm, at Harvey Station
After the rest had down one remained,
evidently too tired or sick to proceed. On
one of its legs was plate marked IS.
7I4n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

Levy Court Commissioner Meaey and a
number of friends went fishing in the
canal Friday. They got ls pike and two
bass. oneof the pike was 2ssanches long.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

The Brooklyn Heights Railroad Co. wa
indicted Friday for manslaughter. III
is an outcome of a recent trolley accidelf
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

GAINESVILLE, Wis, was visited by ter
ribie wind, hail and ram storm Thursday
afternoon, and considerable damage was
ddne TO property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-05-09

The wife OF Thomas ]. Webb, bailiff
of the Board of Education died Thurs
day morning of cancer.