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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
A ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
Jennie West becomes the Wife of William
II. Jones of Milton--nIarried Over in
Camden.

Jennie West becomes the Wife of William
II. Jones of hiilton--AIarried Over in
Camden.
The romantic courtship of William
H. Jones, the gallant old soldier and
seaman of Milton, Del, and Jennie
West, the unfortunate young actress of
Philadelphia, who tried to commit sui
eide week ago, has ended in marriage
and the couple are now man and wife.
The groom is go and the bride %,
bright, yivacious and pretty. The couple
were married by the Rev. Mr.. Burrell,
living near Market street ferry, Camden,
Friday afternoon, and went at once
to the groom's home in Milton.
The pair arrived at the parsons about
$50 o'clock. Miss West had her banjo
along, and the old veteran beamcd on
the parson and told him all about the
romance. The minister found that Mr..
Jones was a member of the Methodist
church Of Milton, and had read about
the troubles of the wandering, dis
tressed young actress in the newspapers.
lie learned how Jennie had arrived in
Philadelphia about week ago, without
money or friends, and driven to despair,
tried TO commit suicide by jumping into
river. She was rescued by policeman
and when the newspapers published
her story, Mr.. Jones read it at his home
in Milton and at once addressed letter
to Philadelphia paper, in which he
offered to become Miss Vests husband,
saying that he had comfortable home
at Milton and plenty of money to sup
port them both. Miss West accepted
the offer of marriage and the couple
are now man and wife.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
SPREADING THE NET.

Twelve Election Inspectors Arrested in
New York as a Result of the Grand Jury
Indictments.
NEW YORK, March 23.--During last
night IL men were arrested and taken
to the police headquarters on warrants
issued for the indictments found by the
extraordinary grand jury and returned
to Justice lngraham in the Court of
Oyer and Terminer yesterday. The IL
men arrested were all election inspectors
at the last election. They are:
John G. Whitman, Joseph f. Quinn,
Alonzo King, Michael II. Tentell,
George Hartman, James Quinn, John
Foley, James Mann, John +. Gallagher
Thomas E. Leoman, John j. Ryan and
Alexander Jandrew.
The prisoners were brought to police
headquarters at various timei during the
night, They were all held until this
forenoon, when they appeared before
Justice Ingraham in the court of oyer
and terminer and bail was fixed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
AN ANsWBR from LEWEs.
The "Delawaro Pilot" Answers the His
torical Problem of the State Seal.

The "Delaware Pilot" Answers the His
torical Problem of the State Seal.
In reply to the question raised last
week by the clerks of the recorders
office in regard to the date 1885, on
the Great Seal of the State, the Della.
soare Pilot of Lewes, makes reply as fol-
lows:
The inquiry in EVERY EVENING of
March 14th in regard to the date 1855
on the State Seal is solved by referring
TO chapter 30l, Vol ri, Laws of Della
ware. AT the session of the Legislature
which was under the control of the
Know-Nothing Party in that year the
Secretary of State was authorized to
procure new seal and destroy the old
one. The motto Liberty and indie.
pendence" was added to the State Seal
in 1916.
By permission of Mr.. l.. w. NAPLES
We print the following interesting letter
from Peter Robinson, former Secretary
Of State.
SEcRETARY's OFFICE, July 4th, 1885,
Dear Sir: l herewith forward to you for
| Mr.. Binns q description of the Arms of the
State. and an impression of the former
| Great Seal, made whilst under the Style of
| the Delaware State As the description of
| the Arms was not on the files of my Office,
| do not feel myself Justified to annex my
name to any certificate on the subject, so
us to give 1t sanction as an official act, as
required by Mr.. Binns. was under the
necessity of making application to Chief
Justice Booth, whose acquaintance with
the first operation of the Government has
enabled MIN to furnish what is now en-
closed. MIR, Booth says: The always
understood the devices OH the former
Great Seal to be the Arms Of the State.
And description of that seal is to be
found in the printed journals OF tho House
! of Representatives of the q July, l777
| The impression will enable the engraver to
deliniate all that has been described. and it
is to be wished and the Chief Justice
recommends motto may he added by the
engraver. There is none more appropriate
than Liberty and Independence" Idon't
think it will be safe to send the impression
by mail. Yours. etc.
PETER ROBINSON.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
POISONED THIRTY FINE DOGS.

An Entire Kennel of Fine Settlers on tho
Way to bench show, Killed at
Wayncsburg. Pa.
WAYNEsBuRG, Pa, March 2o.-A sensa-
ton was created here to-day. by the an
nounGcment that 30 dogs. being condi-
toned for the pittsburg bench show, were
poisoned, and all Of them have died.
They were English and Irish settlers of the
best breeding
Among them were four dogs owned by
Pittsburgers Sallie Mack, owned by
Frank Ii. Mcclure, and valued by him at
$1,000. was possibly the highest-priced dog
in the collection.
The owners have enlisted prominent
detective agency to ferret out the authors
OF the poisoning and have gone so far as
to ascertain what druggist in Waynesburg
supplied the poison from which the dogs
met death.
What inspired this plot to kill so many
valuable dogs is unknown and as yet sus-
picion rests uponino one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
pHILADELPHE4 AFFAIRS.

Judge Pennypacker Friday signed
a decree for the consolidation of the
Reth.Eden Baptist Church with the
First Baptist Church.
Joseph Hodgetts, who shot and killed
his brother, William, on March list, ar
rived in the city on Friday from Chi
cage, in tie custody of detective.
Hodgetts says he spent two weeks in
Kensington and Richmond after the
shooting.
Adam s. Hartranft called at.the house
of the Rev. n. 3. Grubb, pastor of tho
First Mennonite Church, asked for a
small loan and represented himself as
member of the Mennonite Church in
Germantown. A[r. Grub noticed his
caller correspondent with tie description
Of man who had been swindling clergy
men, and, after an exciting chase and
struggle, handed him over to police
man,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
SPORTING NOTES.

Eddie Joyce, the local bantam, who
recently defeated Jimmy O'Donnell, is
anxious to get on contest with Danny
Coughlin.
Leslie Pierce Of Philadelphia, bested
Jimmy Handler, at Baltimore Friday
The contest was six rounds, no decision
being given.
Charles Gehring of Baltimore, wants
to box Bill Mccarthy or Al O'Brien
before the New York or the Seaside
Athletic Club.
Albert Grifliths. better known as
Young Critic, and Jack McAulifTe were
matched yesterday in New York to box
to'a finish, at 1873 pounds, give or take
two pounds, for the lightweight cham
pienslip of America. The contest is to
BE for aiwsger of $40, 000a side and will
take place on or about October 10th,
with 3.ounce gloves. In the dispatch
from New York last night no stipula-
ton was mede US to the hour of weigh
ing in, which omission is regarded as
being decidedly in favor of McAuliffe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
4 FIVE EyrEsrirYm Esr.


Tie High School Musical Organizations
Excellent PrrTOrmance-Th Audience
Highly Pleased.
The entertainment given Friday night
at the High School was greeted by an
audience only limited by the seating
capacity of the assembly hall. The
various efforts Of the High School Or
chestra, Banj 0 and Mandolin Club aud
Glee Club were highly complimentary
to these organizations and all received
generous applause The orchestra
played with unusual excellence which
showed the high degree Of efficiency at
tanned by this promising musical organi-
zatlon. Great credit is due to these
young gentlemen for their perseverance
and effort to make 1t one of the best in
the city.
The Banjo and Mandolin Club also
rendered some fine selections, which
the audience rewarded with liberal ap-
plause. The leader of tile club, Harry
L. Maler, played banjo solo which
was encored, and he gracefully responded
with another delightful selection.
The Glee Club received kindly well
come at this, their initial appearance in
public. They sang exceedingly we'll,
when the brief time during which the
club has been organized is taken into
consideration. The club contains o
number of good voices for which drill
will do wonders. Special mention is
due the excellent violin solos of Miss
Lulu Elliott and Miss Jean L. Macallis-
ter.
The audience was charmed with their
playing and showed their appreciation
by generous applause. Miss Macallister
kindly responded to an encore. These
young ladies possess unusual talent.
The second part of the programme
consisted Of an interesting "Half Hour
in Land the of Magic" which extended
itself into nearly an hour. Mr.. Hewes
performed some very ingenious and
difficulty feats and kept the audience
interested.
The cornet solo by Lester Riggs, the
young player of that instrument in the
orchestra, was also encored, and he
played another selection in response.
The following is the programme in
full;
PART I.
Overture Home Circle,''
High School Orchestra
Chorus, Onward March, .Glee Club
Trio, ''Serenade," violin, violincello and
piano,
Messrs. Marks. Elliott and Hildreth
Heroic March" ..".........,,B Banjo Club
Quartet. Yachting Glee,'
Miss Waterman and Messrs. Hoffecllar,
Mask and Brennan
Banjo solo, Flash Galop" Harry l.. Maer
Violin solo (selected). -. Miss Lulu Elliott
'Lobelia Waltz ............ Orchestra
Solo and chorus, THE Old Farm Bel"
Glee Club
Cornct solo, "The Palms. Lester Riggs
"Alcandre'. ...................Ba Banjo Club
Violin solo, Gypsy Waltz"
Miss Jean L. Macallistel
Duet, "Deep Blue Sea-"
Messrs. Bonham and Brennan
Chorus. "'Tis Morn. .......... Glee Clut
THE Golden Sceptre". Orchestra
PART II.
AN Interesting Half Hour in the Land
of Magic" .................Albe Hewei
american Cadet March" ...... Orchestra
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The dedication Of Farmington Pres
byterian Church, which had TO be post
poned on account of the blizzard, will
take place Sunday, March 3lst. Dedi
cation service will be conducted by the
Rev. William z. Swartz of Central
Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, at
1890 Il. IN. He will also hold services
at p. m. and 1850 p. m. The afternoon
service will be of y popular character
and will be for the children and young
people especially, and with view Of
organizing u Sunday.school. The
ing service will be evangelistic. An
attempt will be made to clear all debt
of the church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
COUNTY oFFICEas B1s orED
OF the County Court House, Bridge
Tenders, Jail commissioners, Consta bies.

VI the county court HOUSE, BridRe-
Tenders, Jail nissioners, Constabies.
During the afternoon session of the
Levy Court commissioners the annual
election for bridge-tenders, Jail COM
missioners, and also constables for the
various hundreds took place with the
following result:
Fireman, John +. Campbell of New
Castle; night Waterman, James Tag
CART, No. 105 Lombard street; clock
tender, Horace V. First, No. 921 Market
street. The janitor was not appointed.
Bridge-tenders-M Market street, George
+. Swan, day; w. II. Green, night;
Third street, Thomas F. Russell, James
MclIugh; Eleventh street, d. Frank
Zebley, No. 5l2 Lombard street; Seventh
street, Il. Devlin; Brandywipe, James
McIntire; Washington, John Carney;
Newport, Mrs. Levi Ruth of Christiana
hundreds; Christiana, Walter f. South
gate, Christiana hundreds; Odessa,
Samuel Higgins, Odessa; Fleming, Mrs.
Willie Higgins, Deakynville; Feni-
more's, William Shaw, Townsend.
Jail Commissioners james b.
Toman, Evan q. Boyd, John t. Stops,
all OF New Castle; Jail physician, John
j. Black, New Castle.
Coustables- Appoquinimink, w. T..
Duhadaway, Townsend; Blackbird, John
Il. Knox, Blackbird; Brandywine, w.
E. Husbands, John. II. Greenfield, Tai
leyville; Christiana, Paul j. Began,
Henry Clay; James +. Porter, Newport;
Mill Creek, George NJ. Allcorn, Stanton;
John |. Crecdon, Hockessin; st. Georges,
Grandon Reed, Middletown; White
Clay Creek, Andrew ]. Mote, Newark;
Wilmington, Alfred S. Hurlock, No. 6l9
Shipley street; Thomas Reardon, No.
313 Shipley street; w. A. Windish, No.
223 Poplar street; w. II. Smith, No. 8
West Seventh street; Pencader, Emile
Walther, Glasgow; New Castle, Moses
B. Fleming; Red Lion, Daniel N. Cush,
st. Georges.
Applications for reduction of assess
ment were considered. The following
were allowed: Hazel Dell grounds
from $500 to $1,000; Knauff Organ
Co. estate from $4,000 to $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
PRISON RECORDS CONSULTED.

Statistics Gathered by Chief of Police
Doian in Regard to Illiteraoy in tho
Prisons.
Chief of Police DolaH has been gather
ing some data from State prisons and
penitentiaries in connection with the bill
for compulsory education now before the
General Assembly. In Sing Sing, out OF .
total of 0Sl prisoners admitted September
30th, 1894. SJ3 had attended school, IL were
from academies, . from colleges and 70
had no education.
In the Maryland penitentiaEg the chief
learned that out of fetal of So prisoners,
l2l could read and write; Ill cannot read
nor write while "a Gun read only.
The records Of the Eastern Pcnitentiarv
shew that out of 1873 prisoners, l, las can
read and write.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Before Judge Grub Saturday, in
orphans court, John II. Rodney made
return of commissioners in Paul Barr,
New Castle estate; appraisal, $1,000.
Also, in the case of Rachel Barr. Action
on both will be taken next Monday.
The return OF sale made by II. H. Ward
of estate of Thomas Newton, Whining
ton, was approved. Austin Harrington
asked for an order to sell land OF john
G. Baker to pay debts. Action will be
taken Monday. On the petition pre-.
scented by Willard salisbury, the Equit-
able Guarantee and Trust Co. was ap-
pointed guardian of the Booth minors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Every mother can find something
good to say of her own son, but some
times she is. hard put to it. The Boston
Transcript chronicles sad instance.
Eyes, know" said old Mrs, Home
spun, John is sort o. lazy about some
things. So are we all, for that matter.
But he Amt downright lazy. He'll
work hard enough when he gets the
work that suits him."
at is clever OF YOU to say So" said
Uncle George; "but what kind o work
does suit him."
"Well," answered Mrs. Homespun,
"there's-there's-well, John is awfully
industrious at smoking, for eXample.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

such official papers has a right to sell
them-whether the law cannot bring
forward some injunction to prevent the
contamination of such sale.
! Should like much to bear legal
opinion on this matter. Meantime, IL
seems to me, we should act quickly il
we would keep possession of these
papers. HOWARD PYLE.
WILMINGTON, March 23d, 1895.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
NEST OF rRAMPs RAIoED.
Arrested by Detective Jones and Special
Oiilcer Smith HridnY Afternoun.


When freight train pulled into the
Philadelphia, Wilmington o. Baltimore
railroad station Friday afternoon,
Detective William I. Jones discovered a
nest of tramps in one of the cars and
called Special Officer Smith to his assist
ance, the result being that part of the
gang were captured and sent to the
police station. There were IA taken in
custody by the detective, four of whom
gave satisfactory explanation of them
selves and were released. The others
were remanded.
The capliyes gave their names as
Nathan Grafton, Thomas Moran, John
Hayes, Frank Brown, Fred Gilliner,
Bert Rose, John Hanback,, John Gliss
James Martin, Daniel Gill.
In municipal court on Friday they
were given hearing aud mulcted in
fine and costs. They went over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The funeral of Albert Thatcher took
place from his residence, No. ZOOS Penn
sylvania avenue, On Friday. Services
were held at the house at o'clock, there
being large attendance Of the numerous
friends and relatives OF the deceased. The
services were conducted by the Rev. Mr..
Howard, pastor of Asbury NJ. Il. Church.
Several ministers were present. The
honorary pall-bearers were: Chief Justice
Charles i. Lore, Caleb L. johnson.
Thomas Darlington, John b. johnson,
Henry Q. Robinson and Abner 7. Bailey.
lnterment took place ut the Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

ZANZIBAR, March 23.-Drouth and
locusts have caused widespread famine
in eastern equatorial Africa. Nillages
have been depopulated and mission
schools and churches have been closed.
Many natives are selling themselves and
their children into slavery to ubtain
food. The missionaries in Ugogo and
Mambolan have Joined others in an ap-
peal for aid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

BosToS, MASS, March 23.--Ex-
Champion JOHN L. Sullivan, who is i'll
with pneumonia at the home of bis
sister, in this city, is to-day much ill.,
proved and the physicians anticipate no
serious results. Sullivan has received
another offer to go to England, hut will
not accept. as he expects . profitable
engagement here. He is practically
without dollar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The district school teachers of Now
Cas,lc county met at No. School on
Saturday, and organized the Teachers
Association of New Castle county.
Sylvester ID. Townsend, Jr., was elected
president and Mary Il. Crime, secretary.
The next meeting will be held on Satur-
day, April 9th, at 10o'clock a. m. Papers
will be read by Mr.. Townsend and
Misses Bessie Royal, Mary Crime aad
Name Riggs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

CHICAGO, March 23.-,Tohn Gilmore
of the city treasurer's office OF Rich
mond, Va, is at tine county hospital
here, suffering from severe wound in
the head, received lastnight while strug.
Cling with tive highwaXmen. Gilmore
was knocked senseless with a billy. The
two men then searched his pockets and
took all he had. One Of his assailSnts,
John Riley, was arrested. The other
escaned,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

PoRT LOUIS, ISLAND OF MAURTTIUs,
March 23.-John l.. Waller, formerly
United States consul at Tamatava,,
Island of Madagascar, has been tried
before court martial, by the French !
military authorities, has been foun6I
guilty Of having been In correspondence
with the Hovas and has been sentenced
to go years imprisonment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
Reunioa Fourth delaware Regiment.

Efforts are being made by the sur
yivors of the Fourth Delaware Regi-
ment to hold reunion in few weeks.
Up until two years it had been the Gus
tom to hold reunion annually. Ar
rangements are being made to have all
the members of the Fourth Delaware
present on the occasion, many of whom
are scattered over the country at present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Special Carrespdsnonce of Gazette and journal
CuRIsTIAEA, March 22.-Ceser Poots
of Kirkwood, was in Squire Currinder's
court yesterday afternoon on charge
of assault, preferred by his wife, Lizzie
Poots. She testified that Ceser had
beaten her with his fist and threatened
to kill her. After the hearing of wit
nesses on both sides Poots was held in
the sum of 5000 bail for court, and in
default was committed to New Castle
toil
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The following is Of Interest to. the legal
art ~ ASpealshird s sIetss Mrsb
18th, 1s05.-0rdcrsa, That except upon
special allowance by the cougt or judge,
no cause shall be placed on the aaclIet Tor
argument, unless the transcript shall have
been filed with the clerk under Rule %, ut
least 10 days before the first day of the
fErn,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
en- URCn oLUB EXITING.
Annual Election OF Officers Held
Trinity Parish House.

Trinity Parish House.
The annual meeting of the Church Club
of Delaware was held at Trinity Parish
House Thursday. Samuel Biddle pre-
sided and Francis G. DUPONT, who has suf-
ticiently recovered from his recent acct
dent to be present, acted as secretary and
treasurer.
The following officers we're elected
President, James d. Carter; First Vice
president, Charles NJ. Curtis, Trinity
parish; Second Vice president, Charles u.
Dubell, St. Andrews parish; Third Vice
president, Charles w. Whitley, Lewes: Sec
rotary and Treasurer, Francis q. du Pont
Richard Rees of this city and Alfred a.
Curtis of Newark, were elected members
of the club. The next meeting will be held
in May, the exsct date and place yet to be
fixed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

1t is reported that all the funds needed
for the West Chester and Wilmington
Electric Railway are arranged for. The
route is via TaIlsyvillc. As soon US the
Legislature grants tho charter there is
nothing to preveat the commencement:
OF work at each end. 4 copy cf the
bill at BOYER was sent yesterday 10 Chief
Burgess WaY Of West Chester,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

United States Inspector Of Boilers Wort
was in the city Friday. He paid a visit to
Harlan u HollihgSworth Co., at whose
wharf he made an ipspection OF the boilers
in the steamers John A. Warner and Mary
Pussy IL Jones' Co. WORKS and made u
similar inspection of the steamer Z. G..
Ash,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The will of Albert Thatcher was pro-
bated before Register J. Wilkins Cooch
on Saturday. The executor is Harry
Emmous. All the properly has been
left to Mrs. Thatcher during life time,
then at her death to be divided equally
between all the children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

A new schedule of trains will soon be
issued by the Baltimore 81 Ohio Railroad
Co. Under 1t all trains between New York
and Baltimore will be run over the belt
line road. in Baltimore, now nearing CONF
pletioli. The delay to passenger trains
oocasinned by the trip across the Patapsco
on floats will be avoided when the new
schedule goes into effect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
BfRMINsnAM PARK AN RIGHE
The w. g. n. Railroad VIII Conduct it
During the Season.
Wat Chestap Iora1 News .....-

During the Season.
West Chester Local News.
The indications are that the usual at
fractions will be seen at Birmingham
Park this season, notwithstanding the
fact that the Wilmington g. Northern
railroad ordered the station erased from
its schedule. That road has satisfac-
torily arranged the matter and is offer
ing dates for the resort.
Alta meeting of Coatesville Council
on Tuesday evening, communication
from the road was received offering the
resort to the organization for July 4th.
The Council will probably accept the
date offered at meeting i'll the near
future ...". IT,. ...
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

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do pleasantly and efrectually what was
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disagreeably as well. To cleanse the system
and break up colds. headaches and fevers
without unpleasant after effects, use the
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OF Figs.