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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
CAUGHT REu-HANDED
Patrolnnan Scheii Captures Thief
and His Plumber.


John Henry Arrested by the omcer
While He was Coming From the House
Where the Robbery was Committed
Sent Up for Court.
Patrolman Schell distinguished him
self at ills o'clock Friday morning ny
capturing John Henry red'handed IN the
act Of robbing a house over Eleventh
street bridge. Schell had previously
seen two suspicious characters in the
vicinity and was on the alert. While
he was watching, Henry came from the
rear of the residence of John Lotus,
No. 1925 Brandywine street, with
bundle of clothing under his arm. Inc
officer immediately arrested him, and
as he was unable to give 4 satisfactory
explanation Of his actions, Mr.. LOTUS
was awakened and apprised OF the &C.
currence. The thief was unknown TO
him and the theft was at once apparent.
IL municipal court Friday morning the
facts were related by the officer and the
stolen articles were identified by Lotus
as having been taken from basket in
the rear of the house. The articles had
been in the wash, and were taken from
the line Thursday and put in the basket
Henry made no defence and he was
held in 5000 bail for the upper court.
He will be sent over.
The Ifficer arrested Samuel Brooks
shortly after tho robbery, he having
been seen proving around the locality
at about that time, and he was arraigned
on charge of being implicated in the
affair. He pleaded ignorance to the
officer and said he lived in Pittsburg
In police court he said he belonged IN
Baltimore, but was unable to account
for his visit here. However Henry, the
alleged thief, said he did not know
Brooks, and acknowledged that he had
NOT been with him. AS there was ne
evidence TO connect Brooks with tn,
robbery he was allowed to go.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

west GHNEcn DofS briShuOs
The lecture-room of West Church
was the scene nf must interesting exer-
cises Friday night, on the occasion OF the
presentation of stand Of colors TO the
Boys Brigade, an organization which is
under the care vi the session OF the
church.
Maurice D. Crossan presided. The 80
members of the brigade under Captain
Carver marched in and sat directly III
front of the platform upon which were
seated Chief Justice Lore, Edgar NJ.
Hoopcs, Lieutenant ]. II, Frier, U. 5. A.,
instructor in military tactics at Della
ware College, Acknowledgement Hart OF
the N. G. d., and Others. During the
evening a programme Of music and
select readings was rendered by different
members OF the company, on the flag,
and 1t Specification. Mrs. Victor Pyle
sang solo.
Chief Justice Lore was the first
speaker. Using the new stand of colors
as to illustrate his meaning, he gave a
history of "0ld Glory" since its incep-
ton, interspersing his remarks with a
cross-examination of the company, who
were found thoroughly posted as to its
history. In speaking of the colors he
said the blue field represents color of
| the flag of John Knox and the Scotch
| Covenantcrs, who pledged their faith in
a covenant that must end in victory or
death 1t, therefore, means as much for
| us, as the stars are welded in the body
of Union which shall remain as long as
time shall last This flag in the future
will be in the hands of this brigade, a
part of other brigades. Love it. Rev
erence it. Keep the flag in the right
hand and Bible in the left, and there
will be no fear for the future of the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
RACING ar WAWAsET.
Several Hundred People Attended the
Matinee There Thursday Afternoon.

SeYfrI Hunufeu Itope EAttehuNu WV
Matinee There Thursday Afternoon.
Nearly 1000 people were present at
the races Thursday afternoon at Wa
waset Driving Park, and while the
heavy rains few hours before pre-
vented the track from being put in as
good condition as the superintendent
desired, there was good sport for those
present There were but two events,
owing to the late hour at which the
racing commenced.
There were two horses entered in the
2.35 class and they were j. Deyine's
chestnut sorrel mare, Florence c., and
Greenfield's chestnut gelding, Prince.
Florence @. won the first heat in 2.S2t
and the second in 232.
In the $40 class were entered Will
sons sorrel gelding, Deyine's mare
Carrie Stewart and Watts black mare
May. The first heat was won by Will
sons gelding in 2.44, with May second,
and in the third time Wilson was again
winner with Carrie Stewart close at
the finish.
The next matinee will be given in
the afternoon OF July 4th, when Saladin
will be driven fast mile. He is being
put in condition now for the Buffalo
race, and MIR. Green, his owner, is con-
fident that he will beat his present
| record
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
TIE HARBoR REPoRE

The Board of Trade Compiling Informa-
ton for tile Needs of Gen. William Il.
smith, United states Engineer
Thursday night at the meeting of the
Board of Trade President William d.
Mullen made a detailed statement of the
efforts of the board to fuTnisA Gen. Will
liam f. Smith, the United States engi-
necr in charge of this district, with full
Information in regard to the export and
import business of Wilmington. The
board has sent around to all the bust
ness men of the city circulars asking for
this information so that Gen. Smiths re-
port to the congressional committee
shall be as complete and comprehensive
as the city is entitled to in al industrial
and commercial showing before Con
gress. The thoroughness of this report
will be of significant Importance as on
1t depends the matter of Wilmington
going on the permanent list OF River
and Harbor improvements.
AS Messrs. Taylor and Mullen ex-
pressed themselves Thursday the success
Or the defeat of the proposition to deepen
the harbor of Wilmington 90 feet from
the mouth of the Christiana to the pulp
works means the commercial life oil
death OF the city of Wilmington.
If the work now being undertaken Of
successfully compiling thorough anc
worthy presentment of the city's bust
ness prominence and the Board of Trad,
be enabled thereby to place the state
ment in the hands of Gen. smith Their,
is very little likelihood of the failure o
the project with u congressional com
mittee.
The names of L. T. Warner and A
G. McCausland were sent to the Cit.
Council for the office of port warden
the term of A. G. McCauslaud havin
expired.
Benjamin +. Shaw was proposed an
elected a member of the board.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

The jubilee OF the Sunday-schools OF
this city, which was expected to be held
next month, will probably be postponed
until autumn. The arrangements Tor
this years demonstration we're left with
the executive committe, of the City
Sunday.scho Union, butas yet nothing
whatever has been done. Early this
week an effort was made to persuade
last years jubilee committee to take
charge of the affair, but some OF the
committeeman think it is TOO late to at
tempt 10 arrange for parade for next
month and, consequently, the jubilee
will probably be postponed until fall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

The British steamer Victoria cleared
from Philadelphia on Friday for this
port TO load a consignment of powder
for Tampico, Mexico. The consign.
ment consists of 1000 cases of Hercules
powder and 1000 cases of Atlas powder
which, it is understood, is to be used for
blasting purposes, at q point near
Tampico. On the Vittoria's last voyage
out she took quantity Of dynamite e
the same destination. The vessel this
time takes out from Philadelphia 1870
tons of bituminous coal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
WASHINGTON, June THE Jackson
& Sharp Co., II Delaware corporation,
has filed suit against Henrietta G.
Metzerott and other heirs OF the late
William g. Metzerott, to recover on
judgments for material furnished in
erecting the Metzerott Music Hall at
Twelfth and II streets, this city. The
jackson & Sharp Co. has judgment
for $4,01l and asks for discovery of
assets, that receiver be appointed, that
certain deeds of trust he declared null
and void, and that the building and site
be made subject to their claim.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

Campmeeting privileges will be sold
at Brandywine Summit campgrounds
Tuesday afternoon, June Goth at $50
o'clock. They consist Of general store,
fruit stand, an ice cream saloon, meat
shop, fish stand, horse pound and a
hack route. A ianitor will be appointed
and contract for doing carpenter work
will be awarded. improvements to be
made at the head Of the campgrounds
will afford space for the erection of a
dozen tents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

Silk-tasseled and daintliy tinted cards
for the Goth annual meeting of the
Delta Phi Literary Society of Delaware
College CAME to The GAzeTTE Friday
morning. The orator for the occasion,
June 10th, is the Rev. Il. L. Hubbard,
Phi. D.; Herman NJ. Sypherd will make
the society address; the valetudinarian
is @. Oran Cooper, Delta Phi's COM
mittee are: Harry r. Draper, Chair
man; Ira l.. Pierce, Louis L. Pratt,
Edwin Krause, john Il, Mullins, w.
Owen Sypherd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
UNION PAnK ALTERATIONS.
Scenery Being Painted and the Stage
win be Altered Next Week.

win be Altered Next Week.
Union Park was closed Thursday and
will not be opened, except on Sundays,
until June gath, when the Robinson
Opera Co. will begin an engagement
Artist Miller oil Philadelphia is now en-
gagged in painting a set OF scenes at the
pavilion in the park, and the work %
altering the stage will be commenced
next week.
Tho scenery will include everything
that is necessary for putting on all the
light operas, and the dimensions of the
stage will he 32x30 feet, which will
make the park a complete outdoor
theatre. For the operas an admission
of 25 cents will be charged. Rosati's
Band will be in attendance all summer,
and will render music each evening and
on Sundays.
The park will be open on Sundays
while the alterations are being made
and sacred concerts will be given by th(
band during the afternoons and even
ings. The Sunday admission will be
five cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
THE WOMAN'S EDITION.
A Glowing Tribute From a reader

Far-oT Germany.
Editor Gazette & Journal: Through the
kindness of Gen. r. r. Kenney of Dover,
| am in receipt of copy of the Woman's
Edition OF EVERY EVENING.
The excellent and interesting matter
contained therein have read with much
pleasure and congratulate the women
Of Delaware on the success of their first
effort in the field of journalism.
The enterprise as {. whole, and in
every particular reflects credit upon its
editors, managers and contributors, and
easily attests the courage and ability Of
woman to do whenever opportunity
presents, and in this connecticut might
not be out OF place to say for the en-
couragement Of the American woman
that so far as my limited knowledge and
experience go no other country affords
her so grand an opportunity for de-
velupmcnt and 50 wide field for action
as the land over which "Old Glory"
waves. IL. U. CARPENTER.
FURTu, KINGDOM OF BAVARIA, GER
MANY, May Esd, 1895.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
Carter.Fonrd NnpriuIs.

Cards have been issued for the we'd
ding of George Carter and Anne Bowen
Foard, the former of this city, which
will take place Wednesday evening,
June 10Th, at the residence Of the brides
mother, Mrs. Mary G. Foard, near
Elkton. The Rev. V. II. Berghaus,
formerly rector OF Calvary Episcopal
Church of this city but now of Doyles.
town, Pa, en- uncle OF the bride, will
officiate,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
GLEANINGs.


Following the business meeting of the
Sons Of Delaware held in the Bctz
Building, Philadelphia, Friday evening,
there was social session when Prof.
Thomas G. Stellwagen read a paper on
"Eow Delaware is Represented in the
Medical Profession" James NJ. Candy
spoke on "The Delaware Bay in Com
merce." Judge Howard Carrow who
was to speak on "Delaware's Contribu-
ton to the Bar" was unable to be
present on account Of illness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

1t is understood that no selection has
been made as yet for n secretary Of the
Young Mems Christian Association to
succeed Secretary Dow, who leaves here
August LIST. The name of Secretary II.
w. Stone of Sioux City, Ia, has been
snoken of faYornblY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

There was meeting of the Police
Board Thursday night, at which Officer
Donahoe was charged with insuhordi-
nation and being late in making one of
his reports. The first charge was not
sustained. and in explanation OF the
second, of which the officer was ad-
Judged guilty, he stated that his wife
was sick and he was detained with her
at home. He will be given reprimand
for hardness. A successor to Policeman
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

In municipal court Friday morning
William Barker, u second hand dealer at
Second and Walnut streets, was accused
Of receiving harness which had heen
stolen from the stable of Samuel Wor-
rail-, at Second and French streets.
Barker was represented by William 5.
Hilles. Mr.. Worrlll was sworn and
told of the loss of the harness. He also
identified some harness which was
offered In evidence as his, it having
been obtained from Barker's store. He
stated that he saw Vaughn come out of
the stable, last Thursday morning, with
something under his coat He followed
Vaughn to Barker's store, where he
presumed Vaughn had disposed of the
goods. Worrall afterward located
Vaughn in Shipley street saloon
and had hiEi arrested, after which
he went to Barker's place and
made inquiry of the proprietor II
Vaughn had sold anything there.
Barker denied that he had. Then
Worrall went back TO the stable to dis
cover, If possible, what was missing.
After the arrest was made the goods
were recovered at Barker's place by
Officer Kelleher, and were taken to the
patrol station. Barker said he had given
Vaughn money for some furniture that
he had previously sold and that Vaughn
must have dropped the harness while he
was in there. Barker was held in $2OO
bail for the upper court. Vaughn was
held rs witness, 800 bail being re-
quired.
PRITCHETr DISMISSED.
John NJ. Pritchett was arraigned
Oh with oesanltinu lDhn A
Newell at Eighth and Orange streets
on Thursday, May 23d. He was repre-
Rented by William Il. Lyman. At the
request of Newell, Pritchett was dis
missed on payment of costs. The
trouble occurred in Newell's house.
COULD NOT HOLD THE CHESTER BOY.
Charles Kemhle, the young man who
was arrested on Thursday night by
Officer Feaster at Gordon Heights, wa
charged with melting to riot, but as thu
place where the trouble occurred is out
tide the city Limits, Judge Ball was com
PEELED to dismiss the case. He was re
arrested and will be given hearing be
fore Magistrate Kelley.
MINOR CASES.
William Bogart was arrested on Fri
day by Officer Ralston on Fifth stree
between Market and Shipley while h
was very drunk. lie was fined 81 an,
sosts.
Annie Brewington and Evalina Viii
son, two colored women, had some dill
ficulty ON Thursday, and Evalina ba
Annie arrested, but Evalina failed t
appear in court and Annie was dis
missed
William Mitchell. colored, was accuse
by Mary Bundy, also colored, with as
saIting her last Thursday night at he
home, No. 235 East Liberty street, !
Hedgeyille. The prisoner was fined !
and costs.
John Reed was arrested by Office
Mari at $50 O'Clock Friday mornin
while he was begging on King stree
He was fined SO and costs, or 90 day
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

John H. Parson, No. 91s French
street, has a wonderful old clock, one
of that species known in the clock
making trade as the "grandfather's
clock" which was made in Bremen,
Germany, in 1889. 1t stands z feet high
and is built of solid mahogany. Num-
beers of visitors have been to the house
to admire the ancient time piece.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
poLIoEM EN- PAID.


Members OF the Police Commission.
The policemen received their checks
for May Friday. A conference twas
held on Thursday night between the
commissioners and the finance commit
tee of City Council, and in order to
meet the difficulty the commissioners
agreed to borrow enough money to set.
tie the claims of the men if the city
treasurer would be allowed to give out
checks as long as the appropriation
lasted.
Accordingly, checks were issued to
the amount of the balance remaining to
the credit of the Police Board and after
that was exhausted checks were given
for money which the commissioners had
borrowed, and for which they had given
their individual notes. This was done
as a matter of accommodation to the
men, and those who were paid in this
way will turn their May checks over,
when they receive them in July, to the
members of the board.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR INTEREST.

This has been great missionary year
in the Christian Endeavor societies. IL
the face of the hard times the young
people have contributed very largely OF
their means for the propagation of the
Gospel. What is more, they have come
to consider the subject of proportionate
and systematic giving with closer atteh'
ton, and the number of young people
who give according to- some definite
method has greatly increased.
New York State carried from Cleye-
land last summer the Chinese UNI
brella OF state" in recognition of its
having among its members the largest
number of contributors to the cause OF
foreign missions according to Mr..
Fulton's 2'cents-a.week plan.
GLEANINGs.
The Cleveland Endeavorers have de-
cided to erect 20 free drinking fountains
in that city. A true good-citlzenship
endeavor. 49,.
at is always q cause of rejoicing that
we had fcrefathers who planted in New
England the seed of which we claim
that the Christian Endeavor movement
is fruit. When DIR. Clark brought
Christian Endea7or TO our shore it was
a return of the MayAower, laden with a
cargo of blessings to all the churches OF
Britain That is what the Rev. w. ii
Towers of Manchester, England, thinAS
| of the Christian Endeavor Society.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
Cyclone in Kent County, Md.

CHEsTERTowN, MD, June GA
tremendous downpour of rain, lasting
several hours, passed over Kent county
last night. In Morgan Creek Neck a
cyclone OF great fury and about rs yards
wide swept over the county, doing
damage to growing crops. During the
storm, though the lightning was not
revere, a gentleman was knocked un-
conscious for several hours. Telephone
poles were shattered and trees blasted.
A horse belonging to James NJ. Sever
ION was struck. Wheat and grass were
badly beaten down, but farmers are
hopeful that it will straighten and in
hat case the damage will be slight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
To separate aospital and Nursery.

1t is proposed to separate the institu-
ton known as the ST. Michael's Day
Nursery and Babies Hospital by remov.
ing the latter to the house adjoining the
church house, No. 1909 Tatnall street.
This building has been presented to
Bishop Coleman for this purpose by one
whose name is withheld by request.
The change will give both institutions
more room and admit of more effective
a..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

Deputy Collector Of Internal Reve-
nue. Robinson stated on Friday that
all the income tax that was pald at the
local Office by Wilmingtonians has been
returned. The receipts did not amount
to much
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
s.iLE OF LIOENs Es.
The Amount Hecei, ed Thursday by ex-
Clerk Biggs.

Clerk Biggs.
The following statement shows the
amount received for licenses by ex-
Clerk of the Peace w. p. Biggs for the
two months closing Thursday:
Taverns. Soo.9O0; eating houses. s75;
stations, SloO, peddlers. $50; hawker or
peddler, 1925 special inn or tavern, 81 $50;
special retailer to sell liquor, Slf5; doctors,
$780, dentists, $50; lawyers, $3.50; con
yeyancers, Sl0 marriage, 1924; merchants
one year. S7l9.94; merchants, six months
sl9S.25; manufacturers, one year, SlIl3.5S
manufacturers. six months, $40; brokers
500. real estate, SOD; merchants to sell
liquor. 81 400; druggists to sell liquor $40
total, $50, 56577.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

Wilmington Lodge, A. o. U. W., held
its semi-annual election Thursday night
with the following result; Master Work
man, n. l.. Henderson; Foreman, Robert
Irwin; Overseer, John II. Speakman;
Guide, James Cargill; Inside Watch
man, the Rev. Charles f. Hendricks;
Outside Watchman, Charles Whann.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

The time for registering dogs in the
Highlands has been extended until June
Goth, after which date the dog catcher
will invade the territory and make war
on the unregistered canine population.
People living in the new section are
having their dogs registered in consider
ahln nnnlhars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

Clerk of the Peace Jefferson b. Foard
said Friday morning that the statement
published that he intends relinquishing
his milling business is incorrect. twill
go on all the same under his super
vision at Middletown where he goes
every evening. He will take charge Of
il as usual.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13
COLONEL ~ P0NTS STATEMENT.
Asserts His Intention of Claiming Seat
in tho United States Senate.

in tho United States Senate.
Morning News of Saturday.
Col Henry A. du Pont was in vii,
mington yesterday afternoon. He was
met by reporter of the Movming AtTS,
to pursue in the matter OF his election 10
the United States Senate. Col. du Pont
replied as follows:
II was surprised to hear yesterday that
a report was current in the lower part OF
the State that ! did not intend to claim
seat in the United States Senate. This re.
port is without foundation.
II absolutely approve of the protest
made in the joint convention Of the
General Assembly against the participa
ton Of Gov. Watson in the proceedings Of
that body, and propose, at the proper time
anu in the proper place, TO have an ad-
iudication made not only OF my clam,
but of the right of the people of this State
to be fully represented in the Senate of
the United States"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the California
LIQUID laxative, Syrup of Figs, under
ali conditions, makes it their favorlte
remedy. To get the true and genuine
article look for the name OF the California
Fig syrup Co., printed near the bottom of
the package, tH
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

LAUREL, June 6.-George Smiths
steam mill, located in the forest eight
miles from here, was annihilated by the
explosion of the boiler last night. The
engineer, sawyer and two helpers were
working the mill at the time of the acct.
dent, but all miracuously escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-13

Columbia Lodge, No. II, y. o. Y. W..
has elected the following officers: Master
Workman, John s. Benson; Foreman,
William A. Runner; Overscer John Lynch;
Guide EDWARD Atnsworth; Inside Y atch-
man. Charles McIamghlin.