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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
PHIL4DELPHi4 4FFAIRs.

Charles Randall, years old, was
killed by trolley car Monday near
Walnut street bridge.
The Philadelphia Rife Club Mon
day laid the cornerstone of q new
building, to cost $4,000, on its grounds
at Tabor.
William Harris, 10 years old, was run
over aud killed Monday by trolley
car in front of his residence, on SAMSON
street, below Sixteenth.
Gottlleb Auppcrle of Chester died in
this city Monday, from the effects of
laudanum, which he drank on Sunday
night, to allay pain, he said.
Seven persons We're reported to have
died from the heat Monday. The total
number of deaths from this cause dur.
ing the five days of the hot wave was is.
Simon Olor of the firm of Mccartney
81 Oler, was killed Monday by fall
from the third floor to the cellar of a
house he was building on Day street,
near Thompson.
The annual parade of policemen and
tiremen took place Monday, and was
reviewed by Mayor Warwick and
officials Of this and other cities. Several
OF the paraders were overcome by the
heat.
Mont De Colvi Mekali, 90 years old,
was killed, and Joseph Jenkeretta, AZ
years old, was severely injured Monday
by an explosion at the McCappen stone
quarry, on the Schuylkill road, near
RVxborough.
Mrs. Thomas A. Scott has given to the
University of Pennsylvania Sc, 1000 10
be used in fitting up DIR. Whites operas
ting amphitheatfe in the new Agnew
pavilion. 1t will be known as the
Thomas A. Scott Amphitheatre."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
4 DANGEROUS mann
Ills wife and Children In Constant
Fear of Him.

HAIRS Lawrence Charged by Mia Wife
Win Attempting TO KIN Her and the
Children - Tho OHieers Risked Their
Lives In Making the Arrest
Hans Lawrence. German. living at
Twenty.secOnd aud Market streets. was in
municipal court Tuesday morning charged
with inhumCn treatment toward his wife
and five children and threatening the lives
Of the officers who arrested him.
About O'Clock Tuesday night Sergeant
BLACK. who happened to be in Brandy
wine Village, was accosted by Lawrence's
wife, WHO had been driven out of the
house by the infuriated German She
hurrledly told u distressing tale of his
treatment toward her and the children,
and asked the sergeant to 80 in the house
aud try to paciiy him.
The officer entered the Eouse. and as
soon as Lawrence saw him he went to the
cupboard 10 get a revolver He evidently
intended to shoot the policeman. but the
latter prevented him from doing SO. Fail
ing in his attempt on the lie Of Sergeant
Black. Lawrence obtained u hatchet and
retrGatcd to an upstairs room, where he
locked himself in and dared the officer TO
enter.
As the sergeant had no warrant. he left
the house, and placing Officers Todd aud
tlryu on guard, Went to the police station
anu obtained the necessary papor He re-
turned with 1t to Lawrences house, and
the three policemen broke into the room
where Hans was. Lawrence again resisted
arrest, and the officers were compelled TO
beat him into Submission Daring the
scuille lie was diYcstcd Of nearly all his
clothing and had TO he taken TO the station
house in that condition. lie acted more
like an infatuated wild beast toward the
officers than a man.
Lawrence was confronted By his wife in
municipal court. She had with her the
youngest OF the children, who is but three
weeks old. She told terrible tale Of how
he had ut several different times abused
her aud the children. She said he dragged
her around by the hair, and treated the
children ili the same inhunlan way, Oh the
slightest pruvucntion.
She saul She is IL constant fear of her
life, but believed that if he would remain
sober they could live together. In the
lace OF all her damaging testimony, she
expressed unwil,ingness to proscutc him
II he would promise To abstain from drink.
Judge BALL recummittrd the prisoner IN
order TO give Agent Stout an opportunity
to look into the condition Of the family
and Sue i the children can be provided for
IL the father is sent to Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

iotal.'..... .....,.,.......,..,......f j5j,9gG0I
Next years appropriations differ with
this years appropriations as follows: In
teresI, increase of $50; sinking fund IN.
crease of Sl,276.5O; Board OF education
for current expenses, increase of S. 32OUa
street and Sewer Department, decrease Of
S3S,0i5i salaries, increase Of 81, coo: fire de-
partmeut, increase of 81 400; city election,
decrease of Sl,OjO; Police Commission, in
crease of Sl,6s6.l0; police committee, in
crease Of SlO5.96; public buildings, increase
of $500. health of the city. increase of
$3.50; Park Commission, increase of 81, 900:
public square, increase of 5000; garbage,
increase Of $3.50; crematory, increase Of
5000. This year, appropriations include
Sl4,OOO Tor the purchase Of park lands and
$4,000 for paving and improving streets
Similar appropriations did not have to be
made for next year. The total sum appro-
priated for this year is S6462652 more
than the total sum appropriated for next
year.
The finance committee presented the
following, which was signed by Messrs.
DannenbeTE and Wainwright:
Your committee would respectfully sub.
nit the following statement for the pnr-
pose OF making the appropriations and
liking the tax rate for the fiscal year be.
ginning July LIST, 1880, and ending June
Both, 1896:
We flnd the appropriations Ia the
aggregate to o., be- , ,..,:s 55C,9oGOi
be. ........;..,.,,..,...,. ....... 5a,24lB7
Leaving 10 be raised by taxation 5Oi'T5L 37
The tax assessment for city pur-
poses is.......,;........t....'. 55.7adAli.CO
AZ 81 on the siVu ylelIs. 49,. aii,%hLil
The tax assessment for school pur-
Al 40 cents on the tlCo yteds....,.. l5i,siR n
Errors and rebates allowed, ........ gs,pAUl
Your committee recommends that Tho Ia
rate be tiNel 81 each sion .,tv ,,t,r
poses and 40 cents on each slUJ for school pur-
poses.
Mr.. MCNulty, the Democratic member
of the committee, said he was sorry lie
could not sign the report. The chairman
of the committee had completely ignored
him. He would be gud ii tax rate Of
Sl,40 would be sufficient but he did not
think it would be.
Mr.. Dannenberg said nothing had been
cut down. Every amount asked for mad
been appropriated. More than S73, 900 had
to be provided for this year than for next
year.
In reply to question asked by Mr..
O'Nein, Mr.. Dannenberg stated that he
had gone to the Water Department and
ascertained that Council will receive
$4,000 Of the departments surplus next
year, ana III reply to question asked by
Mr.. Donaho he stated that oilverbruok
will be charged full tax rate
Mr.. O'NeIil declared that making the
tax rate 40 was "A subtcrtuge, q ru.itiral
dodge, aud that the Republicans woulI
have to call upon the Water Department
to get them out Of a hole.
The report was adopted by the following
vote:
Nes--Ncssrs. Danncnbcrg, Donaho, Ma
EulEaQs RateIse Staats, Tyre and VAN
No-Alessrs. McNuIty, Meancy, o'Nen
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
LrNoHISG PREVENTED.


INpIANAroLIs, lND.. June IA special
from Covington. Ind, says Alva Bow
was arrested at Harvard, this county, for
crminully assaulting S-years.old Annie
Newman. He was brought to this city and
was placed in jail. There was talk in the
streets that mob would attempt to lynch
him during the night. A large crowd as
sembled in the vicinity of the jail but it
has been dispersed by Sheriff Moore.
1t was rumored at midnight that large
body of men was assembled about half q
mile from the city. This was found to be
untrue. The sheriff says he will defend
his prisoner with all the force he can COM
mand il necessary. At o'clock this
morning the streets were cleared of the
mob and there was apparently no prospect
of lynching.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
OVERCOME ny NEAT,
Several Persons Frustrated in This c
Menday-The Police Kept Busy.

several PERSONS Frustrated in This City
Menday-rhe Police Kept Busy.
There were several cases Of heat pros.
tration in this city Monday, most Of
the unfortunatcs being looked after by
the police.
William Martin of No. 1895 Poplar
street was sent 70 the station house by
Officer Lyons, and while at the station
he had several fits and it was feared he
would die. lie was removed in patrol
wagon to the Delaware Hospital. John
Bradley and Joseph Warrington were
also sent TO the Delaware Hospital.
Warrington was at the station house
short time before hs was removed to
the hospital last night, and he suffered
considerably, owing to the fact that
medical attendance was not at hand.
The police surgeon was otherwise en-.
gagged and could not be located but the
officers at the station did what thew
could TO alleviate the unfortunate mans
agony. =-
Mrs. Alice Coylc, aged 10 years, Of
Second and Van BUren streets was sent
to the Homeopathic Hospital hy Ser.
geant Shields. She was found Gy the
officer at the corner Of Second aud
Adams streets, ami was in il very Ser
ious condition.
Several other cases were reported,
but none OF them We're serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
NIeettng of rown Council.

lCTrespondence q Gazette and journal
NEWARK. June flown Council met in
regular session last night, Mayor Almond
agd Councilman Curtis, Frazer, DonnelI,
Lhuon and Wright present. The follow
ing bills were passed Water account town
bills and interest Oh bonds, 1851 10, cleo
trio light collections, $500 81; town ac.
count, Sil.IS; $4,000 gallons Of water
were pumped during the month of MAY.
Joseph Dean was elected alderman. Curb
ing for the north side OF Main street be.
tween Centre station and the northwest
corner of Chapr, street was ordered. The
doc ordinance was given two readings and
will be passed at the next regular meeting.
This ordinance does away with the present
dog tax and tho mua1Iing. and requires
each dog to be registered or the owner to
pay fine of 81, The registration will cost
- cents for male dog and 81 for females.
II dog howls ~ night and is an annoy
ance the owner can he fined S. All dogs
not registered shall be killed by the dog
catcher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

ELMIRA, n. ", June 4.--Martin V. Strait
who IS sentenced to die by electricity dur
ing the week OF July 2lst, for the murder
of his wife and sister-in-law, wrenched the
handle off his drinking cup yesterday and
drove it into mis- neck several times. Fail
ing to make fatal wound he tried TO cut
cash. lie was Immediately put in irons
and the wounds sewed up. He tried des-
perately to tear open the cash with his
fingers. but was prevented from doing so.
He was removed to kuburn last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Washington and Lafayette CHAPTER,
II. 4. NJ, held its sani.aunna! mettin9
Monday in Masonic Temple. About
20D masons were in attendance and d
pleasant time was had The exercises
included vocal AMI instrumental music,
Refreshments were sarvci. The semi.
annual meetings Of all the Masonic
bodies Will W hcIsl this month and there
vii! be collation. in connection with
each,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Underwear sales used to mean clap
trap assortment Of poor muslin and
poorer workmanship, and the wary
buyer stayed away from the most
widely advertised Offering of this
Character In those days garments were
Aurrledly put together, Just for the sale,
and il they did not rip apart on the first
wearing 1t was owing entirely to the
good tuck IF the purchaser. A sale such
as Is now In progress III Wanamaker's
IS very different affair from one of
this ilImsy character. The great stock,
Instead II being specially prepared for Il
quick flddancc, is the combined buyiug
from I@O ut the foremost underwear
m4Egrs IN this country, one having sold
$4,000 worth and the other Just haif
that amount, making in all i grand
to'al Of 100000 worth Of muslin gar
ments. Thea there is $4,000 worth OF
lhiANt7' welr--irOm maker who for 80
year hUs stood foremost in the fashion,
lag OF garments Tor the wee folk. A.
Catalogue Will be mailed on request,
bat visit 10 this greatest American
store is 50 delightful that every lady
W1thIn reach should give herself that
pleasure As frequently as She can.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

5T5VIaI yufFesPJhUohGeO Of ENAeIte aud JOurnAI
NEW CASTLE. June S.-When the Nor
folk express something over an hour late
arrived here about 8 - o'clock this morn
ing, John ADAMS, colored, a well-known
character OF TINS city, tried to stop the
suit was that John was picked M hy the
crew Of the train and taken to Whining
ton. His injuries are badly bruised
shoulder and side. 1t is said the cow
catcher on the engine IS as badly dented
as was John.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
MRs. ?. j. mALSn,s ORPnANAaE


Mrs. N, T. Walsh. widow of the deceased
Philadelphia merchant. Philip j. Walsh.
Is phiIanthropically disposing Of large
sums OF money III the erection of beauti-
II! seaside orphandgc for the children of
Philadelphia At sea Isle City.
The resort for the little ones. TO be built
especially for them, is located Just on the
seashore with all the healthful advantages
possible pt being obtained ut such place.
The building will cost $500 The whole
matter IS IN the hands of Edward II. Bren-
nan, the well.knUwn merchant of this city,
and William German OF Philadelphia, who
are the trustees OF the estate under MIR.
Walsh's will.
Mes'rs. farbutton & Haley Of this city
are the contractors
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
APPRECIATED M sol rnERyERs
The Foremost EN.Cnnfederate Generals
Have the Kindest Feelings for the Citi-
zens OF Chicago.


zens OF Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,. June l.-ljefore leaving
the city last night the Southern visitors
met IN the Palmer House and affixed their
signatures to the following card:
The undersigned, citizens of the South
ern States. visitors to dediCatory ceremonies
Of the Confederate monument in Oakswood
cemetery in this city, desire to express to
the citizens of the city of Chicago our high
appreciation of the generous hospitality
extended TO us during our visit to their
city ON this ever memorable occasion. We
desire especially to attest our recognition
of the services of Gen. John Cunderwood,
the protector and iiDisher of the noble
work Of the erection of the monument,
the first of its kind in history, and we
trust that the best results may follow our
visit,
We extend to the officers and men of
the First Regiment, Illinois National
Guard our thanks for many civilites. We
leave the city Of Chicago with the kindest
feelings of gratitude for kindness shown
us on all occasions.
james Longstreet Wade Hampton, John
u. Irwin, S, G. French. l.. i. Loinax,
Wharton J. Green. Marcus J. Wright,
John W. Drew, Henry Heth, Robert W.
Hunter. Fitzhugh Lee. NJ. c. Butler. II.
y, Littlepage II, X. Douglass, Holmes
Conrad. W. II. Beasley, Epha Hunton,
Albert A. Kerr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

MIDrLFTowN, June I.-.ritc funeral of
Miss Driver, former resident of this
community, arrived hero yesterday after.
noon ON the 81 train from New Castle.
The body was inferred at the st Anne's T.,
Z. cemetery, near town. \ mumbe Of
friends met the funeral at the depot,
senator George Gray and OK MaYor Austin
Harrington Of Wilmington, aud John ii,
koiney OF New Castle were in attendance
upon the funeral.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
A Jealous Man KIns his vic.

JERSEY Cry, \. j., June 3.-John Czeh,
fish dealer, killed his wife to day be.
cause OF jealousy. She had gone to the
home OF family named Brutzmun, and
Czeh followed her, waiting outside lIntIl
she emerged from the hodse, when lie
shot her through the heart. C2eh stabbed
his wife about two years ago on account oi
her alleged intimacy with Brutz,nan, hui
was not prosecuted for that crime. Tie
expresses satisfaction AT having killed his
wife
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

The regular monthly meeting of Levy
Court was held Tuesday. Monthly pay
roll was passed also the following bills:
Thomas Bali, SO; II. X. Boughman, s2l;
II. L. Armstrong, Sl9.0S William Lowther,
S236. %; s. q. Holmes, $1,000 White
Bros, $l7l5; James bradford, 1912, l.. G.
Springer S25
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Arrangements were finished Monday
cvAulng for the first diamond meet u
the Wilmington Bicycle Club, which
Viii be held on the rulon street grounds
next Saturday wees There are many
entries already and the list Of prizes ia.
surcs an interesting exhibition. There
vii! u number of contestants from other
cities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

Observation-Disclosures At GA ette ana journal
NEW CASTLE June I'll death of Mrs.
Ann Gallagher, highly respected and
esteemed Resident Of this ity, was Il SUR
prise 10 many, although sie had beer i'll
for some time. Mrs. Gallagher leaves a
family comprising Trustee Of the Poor
aud Of the Commons James y. Toman,
Mrs Maggie White, Andrew W. Gallagher,
John Gallagher and Miss Name Gallagher
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
A Fusd ends Ia Murder and Suicide.

of Fountain Hill, this county, was shot
and instantly killed this morning by jacob
Lucky. The latter then committed suicide
The men have been bad friends for long
time, the result OF numerous quarrcls. The
qarrelling was renewed to-day, with the
above result.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
TIE ST. LOnIS SEE.
archbishop KAN Declines tn Talk About
the Retirement of Archbishop Ken

the Retirement of Archbishop Ken
drICk.
ST. Louis, Mo-, June 4.-Archbisbop
Kahn, who has been appointed to the sec
OF St Louis. was disinolined to discuss the
retirement OF the venerable Archbishop
kenrick, whom he succeeds.
Il will simply state" said the arch
bishop, that have received information
from tho proper authority by cable, that
have been appointed archbishop of st.
Louis de jnre, The otiiciai documents have
not yet arrived from Rome, and will not
for some days. When they come they will
bG properly announced"
When asked If Archbishop Kenrick had
been consulted he said he could discuss the
matter no further and retired.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

John Arlington, brakeman, had his
hip crushed OH the p, W. a. b. railroad
Oh Tuesday. The unfortunate man was
removed 10 the Delaware Hospital, where
his injuries were found to be slight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

FREpERicKsnURG. Va, June 4.-The
worst tire ever known here occurred this
morning at O'Clock. Kings ice factory
and excelsior mill and six dwelling houses
were burned. William Deshasoo, engineer
at the excelsior mill, was burned to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

The steamboat Bridseton. which for.
mcrly belonged to the Denny Brothers of
Penn's Groves is ON it way presumably tC
Cuba. The boat left st. Augu,tine, Fla.
on sunday and proceeded South. She left
Philadelphia a week ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
They MilI FirhI in r.xas.

DALLAS, TEX, June 4.---The Me,Cs has
received the following telegram from Dan
Stewart, who is now in New York for the
purpose of having the Cnrbett-Fitzsim
mons tight pulled off at Dallas: Every
thing is signed and the contest is coming
to Teyns -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

A horse wAich John IlarSins OF No. :
West Eleventh street was driving on
Aton7ay ran away al Third and Monroe
streets, and threw Mr.. uarkins out,
spraiuing his ankle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

The urrn and stables at Sloan NJ. e.,
Church. " Delaware county, Pa, were
struck 81 lightning and burned to the
grouns Sunday night. The loss will
smopss 20 about e3UUO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
CITY COUNCILS SESSION
Important Business Trans
acted Friday Evening.
CONSIDERATION OF FINANCES
Next Years Appropriations
and Tax Rate.

Mr.. o'Seiil Declares That the Reduction
Made in the Latter is "a Political Dodge
aud That the Republicans viii Have
TO Call Upon the Water Department to
Get Them Out Of IA Hole.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

John Golden, agGl u years, Of No.
Al Spruce street, had his thigh broken
by falling Monday during the storm,
He was removed to the Delaware Hos.
pital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
EXPLANATION BY MR.. HAYES
Gives His Action In the Nomi-
nation Cases.
WERE THERE OFFICIAL LEAKS ?
Contents of a Warrant Got Out
Prematurely.

The Main Witness for the Prosecution
Claims That He Acted Regularly, But
He Expresses Belief That the City
Solicitor Was Playing Into the Hands
of the Defendants.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06

GOOD APPOINTMENTS,
Both appointments are admirable. The
appointees are capable. intelligent men,
and vii acceptably perform the duties OF
the Offices.
THE LUCK OF ST, GEORGES
By the appointment of Mr. Foard, St.
Georges hundred, for the fourth time in
succession, is awarded the office Of clerk
of the peace. Il. h. Cochran was appointed
in 1880 and reappOinted in 1885, w. r.
Biggs succeeded him in 1890, and now
comes Mr., Foard from the same hundred
THE APPoINTEEs.
jefferson Is. Foard is native and resi-
dent of st. Georges hundred, about As
years Of age, and is engaged in the grain
business at Middletown. He has been
active in Democratic politics for years,
and has served as member Of the Demo
cratic county committee during several
campaigns once us chairman. Mr.. Foard
has been married twice. lie has two
daughters by his first vile The second
Mrs. Foard was a Mrs. Lum. She Is a
sister of Mrs W. z. Biggs, wife of the re-
firing clerk of the peace Tor this county.
Victor u. Woolley is a wdl.knowu Young
attorney.at-law in this city. He was on
the Democratic county ticket at the last
general election. as the Candidate Tor Rep
resentaiive in the General Assembly for
Wilmington hundred.
THEY ARE WELL IEcEfvEp.
Both the appointments have been re.
ceived with extreme qualification all over
the city, It is the same at The Court House
where the announcement Ut Mr.. FOnrd's
success came with some surprise To several
OF the officials.
Chairman Scott of Levy Court, Register
Earyuspr, and prnhnta IulVa cnprh unitpl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-06-06
ST. GEORGES LUCK STILL PREVAILS

Again tho omoe of Clerk of the Peace
Goes to That Hundred. for the Fourth
Time In observation-disclosures
Also Made of tho Governors Choice of
Victor u. Woolley for the Office of Pros
thonotary.
Interesting information Is impaired by
the following special dispatch from Dover,
received Tuesday
DOVER, June 4,--The Governor authorizes
the announcement Of jefferson y. foard OF
st. Georges hundred for clerk Of the peace OF
New Castle county, and Victor b. Woolloy OF
Wilmington for prothonotary.
j. II, WHITMAN,
Secretary OF State.