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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Thursday was the 4Gth anniversary Of
the birth Of Col. Robert N. Floyd, who is
So, popular in this city. Although the
city he did not forget the Wilmington
schools in the celebration of his birthday.
He shipped a big box to No. Is school, the
contents Of which were made known YES
terday, In the box among other things
were dozen silver souvenir spoons which
were for distribution among the teachers
and the committee Of the school. The
other articles found in the box were cotton
and moss in the natural condition, which
will be kept at the school in remembrance
of the genial donor. The gift was accom-.
panied by very nice letter, which was
addressed to the children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
POLICE COMMISsI0NnR PYLE.
His disappointment Friday Afternoon by
Judge Grubb,

Friday afternoon Judge Grubb sent his
commission to William NJ. Pyle as police
commissioner for term of six years. Mr..
Pyle's two years term is out May LIST, and
under the act Of the Legislature Resident
Judge Grubb must make the appointment
c month before that date.
4 representative of TIE GAZETTE called
on the Judge Friday to learn what selection
he had made. Judge Grub said:
II have decided to reappoint Mr.. Pyle
and will send him his commission to-day.
There have been other candidates for
the position. But upon very carefully
inquiry | have ascertained that Mr.. Pyle
has discharged his duties in very capable
and faithful manner and also that the
police commission appointed by the
board has been one of the most efficient
the city has ever had.
"Mr. Pyle has assisted in securing this
benefit to the public, aud therefore, | feel
that he deserves reappOintment for full
term Of six years. he having held the Office
for part OF the regular term only, and be-.
cause the knowledge acquired by him of
the duties OF the office will be Of advantage
both to the Board of Police Commissioners
ana to the public"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
FEATHER DATA FOE APRIL,
Representations OF the Philadelphia
Weather Bureau Man,

Weather Bureau Man.
The following is published as the basis
upon which the weather and other meteor
illogical probabilities for April are calcu-
lated ut the Philadelphia weather bureau.
The predictions would cover this region;
TEMPERATURES.
Mean or normal temperature, SO.
The warmest month was that of 1871,
with an average of 51'.
The coolest month was that of 1874,
with an average of AZ
The highest temperature was 9lo, on
April Both, 1888
The lowest temperature was 1S', on
April 18th, 1874.
Average date on which first "killing"
frost occurred in autumn. October 2Sth.
Average date on which last "killing'
frost occurred in spring, April Oh,
PRECIPITATION GRAIN AND MELTED snow.
Average for the month. 2sS.
Average number OF days with 0l of an
inch or more, IL.
The greatest monthly precipitation was
9I6 inches in 1874.
The least monthly precipitation was o.6l
inches in 1881.
The greatest amount Of precipitation re.
corded in any "a consecutive hours was
l.67 inches on April Sd, 1876.
The greatest amount Of snowfall recorded
in any q consecutive hours record extend.
ing to winter OF lS5i-Sj onlyJ was l. = inches
on April lU.h and llth, lNli.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER,
Average number of clear days, 0.
Average number Of partly cloudy days
II.
Average number of cloudy days, 10.
wISD,
The prevailing winds have been from
| the northwest
The highest velocity of the wind was 50
miles, from the west, April Sd, 1879.
Station, Philadelphia, Pa.
Date of issue, March 2ith 1895
|" NJ. DET l." Il. o., Weather Bureau.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
PURCHASED FOR $4,000.

Harry Emmons the New Owner of the
Law Building. southwest Corner of
Ninth and Market. s..e
Harry Emmons. the attorney. is the
purchaser for the sum of $4,000 Of the Law
Building. southwest corner Ninth and
Market streets.
The building is 40 feet front on Market
street. and goes all the way back, III feet.
to Shipley. 1t was the property of Chief
Justice Lore, who had an office there pre-
yious to his elevation to the bench. The
big brick building, which at the time of
its erection IL years ago, was one of the
finest structures i'll the city, was put up by
John d. johnson. Archibald $. Reed had
the brick work contract.
The Chief Justice purchased the corner
property FROM james Bradford and the
neighbOring one OF Francis Y. Jaquette,
the two making up the present property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
TWo KINDS or P0LIrEN EsS.
This French and the EnSlIsh Varieties
prettiiy Compared.
Yoii,h'a (,np,pnni,r ......... .....

Aho FfcHch ana inc l4nSliSh Varieties
rrettity Compared.
Youths Companion.
An anecdote, told Ivy Frances Power
Cobbc, in her Life" is good illustra-
ton Of The difference between Enc!lsh
and French pol.ieaess, and also of tho
defects of both nations in Inc matter of
good manners. Alis3 Cobbc had friond,
Alice u l1s.Ingc, who was going from
London to Paris alone. knowing thata
distinguished old French gentleman of
her acquaintance, Baron de r.. was
crossing by the same train, Miss Cobbe
wrote and begged him to look after her
friend on the way.
lie replied in the kindest and most
graceful manner that he would be
delighted to render any service 10 her
friend.
They met at Charing Cross station.
and no man could be more charming
than tho baron made himself in the
train and on the boat. But ON tho
arrival at Boulogne it appeared that
tue iady's luggage had either conc
GstFey Or been stopped by the custom-
house people. She was In n diilicultv.
the train Tor Paris was ready TO start.
and the erench officials paid no attep.
ton 10 her cntreaty that her trunks
should DO delivered and put into the van
to take with her.
vi course the appearance BIZ her side
OF French gentleman with the ribbon
Of the Legion ct Honor ia his button.
hole Would have probably decided tho
case N heI favor ~ oncc. Rut AInrslrnr
ie Baron haG aUt tae least i,lea Of los:n,,
his train and Getting Into an i,nbro~iia
iof the 'ljie Of & Camsel in distress So
VITA laAHy assGgGnccs thu, he was
broken, hearted 10 lose the pleasure of
h7r 'oc.cty up 20 Paris, he eot INTO the
'"li'pad car ana was quickly carried
out Of sight. o"'''eu
:, heHn~hile rather ordinary loolirg
En.5''2hmsn who had Noted MIG
L'E'trangc's awkward situation, vert
Up % nc. and asked in a gnl ashton
what Was Nc matter. When Ee was
informed, he let his train ~ IN
AMI IAN hitler and thither nhont
tlo station, TIL q. last the luggage
, Mhs iouAd and Restored to it's owner,
lhen, when she sGoYe naturally 10
IasnN him, no simply raised his hat,
sald 1t was of mo consequence" and
als3iappearcd to trouble hce no moro.
w hich, therefore, was nciahbor IN
him thatfell among thievesf"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
OLD DRA wgER,s on uRcn.
A Meeting Of Citizens Interested in the
Preservation of the Old Landmark

A Meeting of Citizens Interested in the
Preservation of the Old Landmark.
There was meeting OF citizens in
terested IT. the preservation Of Old Draw
yer's Church at the office of Lewis c.
Vandegrift Thursday night The church
is on the road leading to Odessa and IS one
Ofthe landmarks of New Castle county.
In the graveyard adjoining the church
sleep the iorefathers Of many well-known
citizens of the county. The building was
erected as early as I'LL. The object Of the
committee looking after the old church is
erty from going TO decay. The church
will be kept open and man will be paid
TO look after it. Then services may be
held there several times year. Another
meeting 10 further the plans looking
toward the preservation Of the church wllt
be held this evening,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
AGAIN The TRAIN ROBBERS
This Time They Stopped a
Train in Missouri.
FAILED TO OBTAIN ANY BOOTY
Their Courage Departed and
They Ran Away.


BISMARCK, Mo-, March 2S.-Train No.
81, which left Poplar Bluffs at 1925 clock
last night, was held upa Williamsyille u
station about 20 miles north of that place,
at ll.3O o'clock. 1t was in charge of Con-
ductor James V. Webb and was pulled by
Engineer Maths.
As the train ncared lonely spot n short
distance north of Williamsville, some one
pulled the bell rope and the train came to
u halt. Two men, one of whom had red
handkerchief over his face and the other
mask of some black material, forced the
porter ut the point of revolver. to UNI
couple the engine, mail and express cars
from the train, and compelled the engi-
neer to run short distance up the tract;
with them. The robbers then proceeded
to the express car and ordered the messei-
ger to open the safe.
I'VE are desperate"
I'VE are desperate, you - said the
leader, u tall man about six feet in height.
The messenger informed the desperadoes
that he could not open the through safe us
he did not have the combination. lie
opened the local safe, but there was no
money in it.
THEIR COURAGE FAILED.
Meantime the alarm had been given and
the citizens were arming themselves. The
robbers, becoming frightened, Jumped
from the train and ran through the woods
Before leaving. however, they secured
Conductor WeUb's gold watch.
1t is thought that the work was done By
local talent. Sheriff Iloge is ON the scene
and scouringthe country for the robbers,
and they will probably be captured.
The train is known as the California ex-
press, due in ST. Louis at & a. m. 1t CON
sisted ot baggage, mail and express cars,
one coach ana three sleepers. The point
at which the attempt was made is known
as HOuk Road Crossing, and the mail and
express cars were run 10 the woods of the
| Black river bottom.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
rwo BURNED TO Death.
Mrs. william Reeves and Her Souii
Daughter Lose Their Lives in n Fire a

Mrs. william Reeves and Her Young
Daughter Lose Their Lives in Fire at
Northport, L. 1.
New YORK, March 2a-Mrs. William
Reeves and her young daughter were
burned to death at Northport. l.. l., to-day.
About two o'clock fire broke out in the
residence of Israel Higbie, a wealthy
farmer. Living with him and his wife
were his daughter, Mrs. William Reeves
and her l4-years-old daughter Hattie.
Mrs. Reeves discovered the fire and ran
across the street to u neighbor for help.
Then, realizing that her mother and
father and her child were in the burning
building, she ran back to render them as
sistance.
She first went to the bedroom where
her mother and father were asleep and
succeeded in getting them from the burn
ing building Then she dashed madly
back into the burning building 10 save her
daughter. That was the last seen of her
until the charred remains Of mother and
child were found after the fire had been
extinguished The body Of Mrs. Reeves
was found close by that of her daughter
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
+, N. q. 4. ATHLETES.
They Are Making Great Preparation for
the Coining Exhibition ut tine Grand
Opera House.

iney are MakihE GREAT preparation Tor
the Coming Exhibition ut the Grand
Opera House.
The members of the athletic department
OF the Young Mems Christian Association
are making great preparation for the
exhibition which will be given in the
Grand Opera House on April 18th. The
programme will include al manner OF
exercises and will be participated in by the
best athletes in the association as we'll rs
people from other cities. Some novel
features will be introduced. The East.
burn Banjo Club, of Philadelphia will be
in attendance and will render some of
their choicest selections.
Immediately after the close of this i'm
door exhibition plans will be laid for an
outdoor event. which will be held carly in
the. spring The manager Of the base
ball team, Herbert Rice will also get his
men out on the field and start 10 practice
for the coming season, Some good ma.
tcrial has been selected and a good base.
bali season is anticipated. There will be {.
very material change in the club this year,
and II is said it will be considerably
strengthened. L.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

PHILADELPHIA, March 2s.-The jury in
Mccarthy and JACK Fogarty, charged
with engaging in prize fights at Winter
Circus Building on January oath and 26th,
came in with verdict of guilty this morn.
ing, after being out two days.
This will put an end to boxing contests
in this city, us this was a test case. Superin-
tendent Linden has said that he will en-
force the law. which means that no more
tistic encounters will he allowed to take
place at the Southwark, Nonpareil or
Girurd Athletic Clubs. Counsel for the
defendants has applied for new trial.
The tight which caused the trouble was
between Bull" Mccarthy Of this city and
Horace Leeds Of Atlantic City, on January
oath, and Mckeever and Leeds on the 2Gth.
Thus far Leeds has escaped the clutches OF
the law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
OWE MiN DECLINED.
Lost His Life by the sinking OF the Tug
Mary A. Packer, This Morning,

Hahh9 hthcIt inns NOrninEs
NEw YORK, March 2S.-The tug Mary A.
Packer of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co.
was sunk in the Day At 1870 o'clock this
forenoon off Red Hook.
The Packer carried II double crew of 10
men. When the government boat MIN.
rod sighted her she appeared to be de
serted. The Nimrod blew for assistance
and the tug Ida l.. 'Cibo responded. The
Tho made fast to the Packer. but in CON
sequence of the heavy winds was unable
to tow her and she sunk. All that is
visible of the tug is the smoke stack and
the upper part of the deck house.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. has re.
ceiycd telegram from Captain D. T..
Cross, of the sunken tug stating that all
the crew were saved with the exception of
James Kelley, deck hand, who was
drowned. The rest Of the crew were
picked up by passing tug and landed in
HobOken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
WOMEN IN THE sCHOoL BOARD.

There May be Two Candidates in the
Field AZ the Next observation-disclosures in
the Matter. ....
The members of the school board who
aspire TO u reelection have been given to
understand that some of them will he
opposed for re election and the cue has
been passed along that the opponents will
he women.
1t is said that women will be candidates
for the school board in two of tho wards
Of the city notably the Fifth and Sixth,
and possibly the Seventh. The fact that
President bard's term expires this year
aud the desire for his reelection may deter
the woman member from opposing him in
the Seventh, but people who speak by the
card say there will be at least two women
who will run at the coming election.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

FLORENCE, Con-, March 2S.-At Wilbur,
25 miles north OF here, Enoch ]. Fabian,
alias Frank Wagner, u miner, was shot by
Frank Herrcl; IN the latter's cabin.
Wagner went into Herrick' $ cabin to com
pei him to sign receipt ut the muz2la of
1t revolver for work doue but for which
payment had not been made. Herrick
watched his chance and when Wagner
turned around shot and killed him. lie
telegraphed for the sheriff and gave him
self up. The coroner jury acquitted him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Fire settle. u Bitter church Fight.

OMAHA, SEB., March 2S.-St. Paurs
Catholic Church. the scene of the des-
peratc battle between rival church factions
two weeks ago, in which many were hurt,
burned last night. This settles bitter
church tight lasting five years. Both sides
of the faction accuse the other OF being
responsible for the deed. The church was
guarded at tile time of the fire by six
of the priests friends armed. They are
sure the others set it,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

MADRID, March 29.--Senor Dupuy de
LONE, the new Spanish minister to
the United States will accompany
Marshal Martinez Campos to Cuba.
SAILING on April 18th next the object
of his visit TO that island being to in
vestigate before proceeding t. Washington
the story of the firing upon The American
steamship Allianca. A brotAGr-in-law of
Marshal Campos retains command of the
Spanish troops at Havana, pending the ar.
rival Of the marshal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

"For several years have recommended
your Castoria,' and shall always continue to
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN r. PARDEE, NJ. D.,
is5th Street and 9TH Ave, New York City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

HEgMosfLLo. MEXICO, March 2s.-G. P.
Wilson and Frank Middleton, two young
mining engineers from Pennsylvania, left
here few weeks ago for the &uqui Indian
country on prospecting expedition. Mr.
Middleton mas Just returned and reports
that they discovered very rich gold mine
which was being worScd IN primitive
way by the Indians. Tie Iaqtlis, upon
learning the object Of their visit. drove
them out OF the country. MIR. Wilson OBJ
jected to going and was seriously wounded.
He was left at ranch west oil here to be
cared for
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
NEARLY DESTROYED nY FEE.


CAHAaERAGA, n. ", March 2s-The en-
tire business portion of this village and 30
dwellings were burned to-day. The fire
started at l2.iO 4. M, aud spread rapidlv.
A strong wind was blowing aud the village
had only the most primitive means of
fighting the flames.
Not until u special train arrived from
Hurnellsville with two companies of fire.
men and steamer, was the progress of
the fire checked.
Half OF the population are homeless.
The total loss viii be about SlO0.UOD. The
insurance will not more than half cover
the loss. No lives were lost in the lire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The members of the Board of Educa.
ton, including President Baird, are inter.
ested IN the proposit len Of Chief Doian to
take the census Of the city. and hone by
taxing the census to ascertain the number
of school children; also the number Of
children who are out Of school. This
would be help to the promoters Of tile
bill for compulsory education.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

A boarding house thief has been
operating in the western part OF the city
He entered the house OF Mrs A. O'Hanley.
No lO2 Adams street, and after engaging
board left the house, saying he was going
out to get work. Several hours later
another boarder missed a suit OF clothes.
Other boarding house m;stresses have
been buncoed out OF clothing the same
WaV.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Killed whilo wali,lns on tho Track.

EAsroN. Pa, March 20-Peter RAIDER,
aged IS years, a well-known resident of
South Easton, was killed this morning by
Lehigh Valley passenger train while
walking on the track south of this place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

A force of about 100 men IS at work at
Fort Delaware tearing down some of the
OLD structures there ii preparation for the
new work which viii! soon he commenced
OH the torpedo galleries. An office has
been fitted up on tine island for the use of
the government officers who are looking
after the work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The Columbian Glec Club will give an
entertainment in the Auditorium oil the
evening OF Wednesday, April 2ith when
j. Williams Macy, the famous New YORK
eloqutionist, viii. be seen. the club will
also render some new music on that ocea.
SION. which will include plantation and
gIee songs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
80 Tons of Dried P,unes.

The largest crop of dried prunes ever
raised from an orchard of 20 acres i'll
Washington was that of Fletcher g.
Sons, Vancouver, which consisted of 80
tons, and was sold at $3.50 per ton, or
about 50, 900 for one seasons work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Bishop curtis Of the diocr,c VI Wilming.
ton, has transferred the kcy G. $. Brad
ford q the Eikt9n Gsthollc Clach, to St.
Rev James Farley, 1T present pastor of
the Catholic Church at Huckessin. Del..
will be transferred to Ellitou.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

TIE Young Peoples Society VI the Ger.
mai Lutheran Church will hold lis annual
excursion hi Augustine Pier. TDn s,aa,ner
Twilight has been chartered iur some day
in June not yet arranged, .....-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

FoRr RILEY, HAS, March 2G--The cele.
brnted oil painting by Cassidy Adams,
Clusters Last Fight" has been presented
to the Seventh Cavalry at Fort Riley by
Adolphus Busch, the St. Louis brewer.
The painting is 81 feet long by II feet high
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Itching, burning, scaly and crusty scalps
of infants cleaned and healed. and quiet
sleep restored by Johnson's Oriental Soap.
n. Is. Danforth, Second and Market streets,
and the Miller Drug Co.. HOP Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

A very pleasant birthday surprise marty
was given Charles Haulcy. Tirrsdnv ~
his residence No. 1913 Poplar rect b. a
large number of young friends Nmi,ng
those present were: Misses Emma Eber.
hardt, Lille Durham, Maggie short, Clara
lutson, Florence Hughes. Ne.Iic McSLr,
Annie Myers, Alice Ilu,,nn Mamfr
letters, Katie HitchCurk, Messrs + (
Wilson, Lewis Stucken, N. HnrIocl,
Thomas Spence. Gus Springer John Luut,
John Farrow, Myers, Parsons, Haggarlv'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
noNAcM coorEn TO n4Na.

The Negro Murderer Found Guilty in
the First Degree nj i.lkton.
BALTIMORE, Nib, March "a special
to the Nsws from hIIiton, Md, says.
Horace Cooper, colored, who has been on
trial since Monday for the murder Of his
sweetheart, Maggie Pitts, also culured. at
COkesbury. on November 18th. last has
been convicted of murder in the first
degree.
The jury returned verdict this morn
ing after being out all night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

SAN Francisco, Call, March 2s.-The
Merchants Exchange has received dis
days from Tacoma
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Register of Wills Cooch last THURSDAY
granted TO Jane McFIugh letters Of admin.
istration on the estate Of the late John
MoHugh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Are you ell tired out do YOU haze tust tired
fesling or sick heAdachus YOU cgn b. raIiay,j
OF sill these by taking HOOD sGssalarilia,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
city BILLS BEFORE COUNCIL
Various Measures Presented
and Referred.
FOR THE INSPECTION OF MILK
Proposed Tax on Foreign In
surance Companies.

City Council listens to n Number of Bills
Affecting the city-Referred to the Law
Committee-Chemie EnGines-Claims
Allowed and Other Matters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
WANTED--A MAN

in every section at once to sell staple goods
to dealers; no pcddling: experience UNI
necessary; best side line, $500 a month.
SALARY and expenses or large commission
made. Address, with 2-cent stamp for
sealed particulars, Clifton Soap and Manu-
featuring Company, Cincinnati, Ohio
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1895-04-09

,,.~..~0. .TINAUID,-JoYER1A PLAZA DE AL
roHso oyas de orc plata con brantss
abe Io beo primoroso de la gSyeria fEancesas-
Reloes de- Orc Pata doo Mkel 4o ASefEo
Gafas de orc con orsas fnos de Roca Centros de
Banueas Jarro Vnajera Escrbanlas cuadrupe pateado
importation directa. Precdos SIN competencIa 80