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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
SMYRNA.
Special carrespdsnOnoo Of Gazette and Joul

Special csrrespdAnonce OF Gazette and journal
SMYRNA, April 2.--The vote for State
flower has been taken in the Smyrna pub
lie schools, which resulted as follows /:
Peach blossom, 2G6; rose, 9; lily, 8; shrub
4, and arbutus. 8.
Owing to the fact that the NJ. L. Church
of this town has been n station for so
years, the Rev. Adam Stengle and the
board of trustee have decided to celebrate
the seniicentenary by an all-day meeting
April list has been set apart as the date
when special programme will be carried
out The Rev. DIR. j. A. Roche of New
York will be invited to give a sermon on
that occasion, and several of the older
heads of the church will read reminis-
cences as known TO them. Through the
period of prosperity 81 preachers have
served the charge and as DIR. J. A. Roche
is the oldest living pastor, serving here in
40 and 80. he has been invited to give the
semi-centennial sermon. 1t is expected to
be made notable event.
Mrs Ann Davis, mother of Representa-
tive Davis, died at her home on Commerce
street, Saturday, in her 10th year. The
immediate cause of her death was
peritonitis. She was an estimable woman
Of good Christian character. She was a
member of the NJ. Il. Church.
The assessment of the town of Smyrna
for 1895 amounts to 81, 0i5, 1856 as made by
Assessor j, w. Denney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
BLACK DRESS GOODS

Here's a fair illustration of
the way this'store Of yours re-
spends to your wants-black
goods are in higher favor thar
ever; hence, more readiness IN
black goods. More than dou-
bled their space; skipping
across the main aisle for room.
No skips in the stock, though;
they were never so interest
ing. Three hints of specially
tempting lots;
Lu2in's Black Crepe Cloth, all-wool
and daintily woven, and suitable
for midsummer wear, As IN, Soc
yard. The same quality that
has always retailed at 81 o yard
until this lot.
Black Diagonal Cheviot of deep
rich black and good weight for
present wear, 80 In, Soc yard.
The same quality that has retailed
at Toe a yard.
Black Diagonal Cheviot in crepe,
diagonal and granite weayes in
good full black, Coin, roc yard.
Quality made to retail at $1.25 q
yard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
10 DEMOLIsH TnE nous rs.
The Railroad Company WIN Probably
Tear Down Old Buildings on Water

The Railroad Company WIN Probably
Tear Down Old Buildings on Water
Street.
The old tumble down houses that have
stood for years along Water street between
King and French, and which have
been an eyesore TO the people Of Viii
nington, promises soon to be things Of
the past. The Philadelphia, Wilmington
" Baltimore Railroad TO-, which owns
most of the houses, is said to have decided
to tear down the rookerics.
The company ut present has large
quantity of goods stored in the houses,
awaiting the completion of the new store.
house at Water and French Streets The
goods were stored in the shanties and sheds
where the new corrugated iron building is
being erected and II was necessary to place
the goods in the old houses until the new
structure Is completed. They will then he
removed aud the work of demolishing the
old buildings will begin.
The houses have long been occupied by
the lowest class Of negroes and the con-
ditiOn of them was recently made public
when Chief of Police Dolan and squad
of Ulcers raided the premises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The dilapidated condition of Old
Swedes Church building and church.
yard has moved the church wardens of
Trinity parish TO make public appeal
for aid towards a thorough renovation
of the venerable pile and its surround
ings. The people Of this community
are also the wardeus of tho famous old
building. 1t is an historic monument,
sacred to the memory of Revolutionary
heroes whose graves surround the an.
cient walls, and they arc all Delawar.
cans. The old church and the church.
yard arc charge in the care of the PEG.
pie of this community, independent of
UNCONVENTIONAL connection, and are SO in
a degree not inferior to that assumed in
such timely and fitting manner by the
church wardens Of Trinity parish. II
is not claiming too much to speak of
Old Swedes as the Westminster Abbey
Of this region. No doubt the citizens of
the whole Commonwealth of Delaware
will heartily respond to the call. What,
ever is undertaken should be under.
taken properly, with the end in view of
q comprehensive and thorough renoya-
ton of the building. 1t is understood
that there are absolutely no funds in
hand for this purpose. There is no en-
dowment and no direction from which
help can be looked for for this purpose
except through this public appeal. The
church wardens have therefore con-
cluded to publicly set forth what i:
needed. They state their hope also of
SO completing the work that the reno.
waited building will be ready for reopen.
ing Easter, 1893, the date Of its 2OOth
anniversary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

]. T, Segars is lying at his home, No. 2l5
Orange street, in a preCarious condition.
On Friday he was on West Front street
when a heavily loaded dearborn wagon
broke down and be put his head and
shoulders under the body to lift it up
while broken bolt was being replaced.
Before the nut was securely fastened
Segars started to get up from his position,
when the bolt gave way permitting the
wagon bed to fall on his head, rendering
him unconscious and crushing his skull.
pr.SherWo0d is attending the injured man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
WILMINGTON, THURsDAr. Arm q.
twenty members From Now Castle.

OF the majority and minority reports
from the committee on the membership
of the Constitutional Convention, pre-
scented Wednesday to the Legislature,
certainly the minority proposition is the
fairer.
II proposes convention of fifty
members, twenty from New Castle and
fifteen each from Kent and Sussex.
According to the last census New
Castle had 97,1s2 inhabitants; Kent,
1864; and Sussex, IS, CAT. These figures
tell their own story of how justice lies
in the matter of representation. and pre-.
sent an argument which words can not
we'll strengthen.
But it is not our present purpose to
discuss the question of justice involved
in representation, for that question must
find its settlement in the convention
:. itself. We desire rather to point out a
question of expediency in regard to the
membership of the convention.
II is desirable from every standpoint
that the ablest public men of Delaware
should be members of the convention;
for that convention will not be simply
an arena in which to fight out the
question of representation between the
three counties. 1t will be the place for
considering all of the delicate and far
/ reaching questions pertaining to our
fundamental law. In the decision of
such questions it is to the interest Of the
people in every section of Delaware to
have the services of the best scholar
ship, the ripest craftsmanship and the
truest patriotism to be found in our
borders.
1t is fact that greater number of
men qualified to serve with usefulness
in the Constitutional Convention reside
in New Castle county than in either of
the other two. 1t is only natural that
among 97,1s2 people more men measur-
ing up TO convention proportions
should be found than among 80 1894 OF
sS,647. 1t is no reflection upon the high
capacity of the leading men of Kent and
Sussex, to say that there arc greater
number of men of such capacity in New
Castle.
Certainly it would not be difficult ID
name twenty men in New Castle Of
such qualification that it would be O
distinct misfortune TO Delaware to lose
the services of any of them in the
coming convention
The majority report from the commit.
tee suggests sixteen members from each
county. If our brethren in Kent and
Sussex are so jealous of us, or so set in
county pride, as to be unwilling for this
county to have five more members than
either of the other counties in the con.
vention, 1t would be better to level ur
than to level down, 10 make conyen,
ton of twenty from each county rather
than one of sixteen from each county
While it seems to us that thirty mem
bers from Kent and Sussex in the con,
vention, should be abundantly able tc
compel justice for their counties at tn,
hands of the twenty members proposed
for New Castle, still if Kent and Suisse,
members of the Legislature think other
wise, let them send forty against GU
twenty. But let them provide fo
Twenty members from this county
There are at least that many men il
New Castle county who ought, for the
sake OF the whole State of Delaware AM
of every county in tito be in the Consti
tutional Convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Mr.. LEWIS RECEIrEs A cALL.
The Pastor of Rodney street Church Has
Heen Onere,I a Chnrse I'm EnrInnh

Been Offered ii Charge In England.
The Rev. William F. Lewis pastor of
Rodney Street Presbyterian Church, has
received call from d church in England
and is considering the ACCESSIBILITY of ac
ceptins it and returning to his old home.
The church is in shropshire. about 20
miles from Mr.. Lewis home which
makes the offer all the more interesting 10
the pastor. Mr. Lewis is young man lust
filling his first passionate. ana his services
have been eminent.y satisfactory to the
officers of Rodney Church.
The trustees have been apprised os Mr.
lews's offer AMI are Reluctant Is allow the
minister to go without further induce
meuts being held out u him. Mr. Lewis
has until the first Of May to consider Tia
offer. Meantime, the trustees Of Rodnpv
Church hope to induce him to remain In
his present position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Two Negroes Have Quarrel During
Which Both Are Badly Injured - A
Charge of Mayhem.
Henry Boyer and Edward Black. colored
became involved in Il quarrel at Fifth aud
Walnut streets Monday afternoon, during
which Boyer had his ear GhGwei Off and
Black his thumb badly laccrated. Both
men had been drinking and an alteration
arose, which developed into light.
The men had q regular rough and tum.
BILE fight. They rolled over each other and
mauled and tore each others hair until
they were covered with mud aud dirt and
presented sorry spectacle. Finally
Black got BOyer's ear in his mouth and
like wild beast began chewing on il until
u dropped off. Boyer retaiuted by biting
Biack's thumb to the bone. The police
stopped the tight.
In municipal court Monday night Black
was given hearing and held for further
hearing in default Of 500 bali.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
BABY CARRIAGES

Fifty-six styles ready to
wheel away, if you please; or,
we'll build a Carriage just to
your notion. Pick out the
parts, choose the upholstery,
and it's soon ready. Don't
cost much more-though the
Carriage can cost 500 and be
worth it.
The regular styles start at
1915; then IS, Sc, S6.75, skip
to Sill, and up and up to
$o2.
John WANAMAKER.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
VERr FEW REM0NsrRANTs.
The Remarkably sudden Conversion OF
city Real Estate Owner.

Clerk W. S. Lednum of City Council
stated yesterday that 80 far there have
been very few remOnstranls against the
city assessment figures now open in his
office. Only one man objected. He wanted
$3.50.
Why" he called out, II would sell it
to you for 81, co.," Clerk Lednum quietly
informed his visitor that those are the fig-
ures it might properly be assessed for.
oh" the visitor replied, Il thought the
city assessment was two-thirds Pr
mo, according to law" Mr.. Lednum
explained. the assessment must be always
actual value.n
That man retired firm friend of the
present assessment
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
ETC IrN.


HpecIhICorresp0nuehcoO OF UhzotI5 and JOURNAL
MIDDLETowN. April 3.-The repor
serious illness of Il. A. Rowland OF this
town is erroneous. Mr.. Rowland has been
u great sufferer for several months. being
confined to bis house nearly all the winter,
hut is now convalescing and enabled to
ride or walk out daily.
Mrs. John Drummond fell down stairs
on Monday evening at her home on Green
street. No serious consequences are appre-
hended. ~.
The Rev. J. L. Wood, pastor of the NJ.
Il. Church. moved his family from Elkton,
Nd, yesterday, to this town and will &C.
cupy the parsonage adjoining the church.
The first thunder storm of the season
visited this section on Monday evening
and was accompanied by some rain.
Daniel sayel Of this city is visiting
friends in West Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The board of managers Of st. Michaers
Nursery and Hospital for Babies. of which
Bishop Coleman is president, will make an
appeal to the public to build an addition
to the present binding which is entirely
inadequate for the demands for admttnnce
made upon it. The cost Of the proposed
will be received either at Bishopstead or
the nursery building, No. 207 Washington
street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The funeral of William Hanna. Jr., who
was ianitor at the Court House took place
yesterday from his late home, No. $40
North Jackson street and was largely at.
tended. The services were conducted by
the Rev. o. G. Buddington and the Rev.
Mr.. Montgomery. The pall-bearers were
members of Eden Lodge, Independent
Order of ODD Fellows, and Brandywine
Commandery, No. 81, Ancient and Illus.
trious Order knights of Malta. Large
delegations from these two orders also at.
tended the funeral. lnterment was made
in Old Swedes cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The case of Isaac y. Naylor VS.. James
Ponder, fo- SANDER, comes ~ in the supe-
rior court, Georgetown, Monday next.
Damages are laid at $4,000. Counsel for
the plaintiff are Charles +. Richards,
Charles w Cullen. John Richardson, j.
Francis Bacon for defendant, willard
salisbury, William II. Boyce Robert q.
White, James w. Ponder. The SUIT grew
out of an allegation charged against the
defendant that he had said that contractor
Taylor (the PLAINTIFF had burned or
caused to be burned a certain school
building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
To Wake the Annex smaller.

The bill that has been prepared to be
presented TO the Legislature 10 annex that
part Of Brandywine hundred between
Eastlakc and Shellpot creek has been
amended, SO AS to make the district
smaller. It was originally intended to
take in all that part OF the hundred south
OF Shellpot creek, but owing to the oppose
ton the bill has been amended to take in
that part $40 feet past the present city line.
This Is done so as to make the street
straight, as some of the property owners
desire to lay their land out IN building lots
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Deputy Grand Master William Hu,chin.
son Of the I. 0. o. f., with his staff, in
Lodge, No. 32, OF st. Georges, Tuesday
y. g.. William Derrickson; V. O., Il. il.
Craig; K. 5, John W. Car?ow. Jr.; l.. s.,
Il. G. Cloud; Treasurer, e. w. simpler:
Warden, j. q. Grassland; Conductor, VI. q
Poore; o. g., q. q. Smith; |. o., John
lester; Chaplain, Seth Glbbon; Il. $. to
y. O., Clcaycr Bryan; L. ). to y. c., James
Hudson; K. s. to V G., L. y. Racine, l.. $.
to v. g., Joseph lieisel, 5. s., {. U. Vail
and Fred Blackiston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
coLoRED COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Three Names to be Presented From Fifth,
Sixth and Twelfth Wards.

Thomas II. Postles, colored, No. 9O5
Wilson street, has announced himself a
candidate for City Council on the Republic
can ticket from the Sixth ward.
James II. Anderson, Colored, No. S3I
Windsor street, has announced himself as
q candidate OH the Republican ticket for
councilman from the Fifth ward.
1t is understood that later \. G. b. An
deson will come forward as Republican
candidate from the Twelfth ward.
The three candidates are endorsed by
the african American Political Equal
Rights League.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The large stone barge which the Jackson
& Sharp Co. has been building was
launched at their shipyard Tuesday evening
about 5 o'clock. The barge has been bnilf
for Hughes Bros. d Banks. of Syracuse
n. Y, and she will be used in hauiinG
stone to the new Point Judith Break water
in Narragansett BAY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Judge Grub showed his usual good
judgment in reappointing Police Com
missioner William NJ. Pyle. 1t was a
recognition of the principle that it is
wise to retain a public servant who dis.
charges his duties in capable aud faith.
full manner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The iirst.meeting of the Street and Sewer
Commission with eX-ShGnff William
Simmons as member was held Monday
afternoon. The new board organized BY
electing samuel Chambers president. Mr..
certificate of appointment. The board will
meet to-right and transact the business of
the department.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr.. who was re.
ported Tuesday rs one Of the incorpora-
tors of the Enterprise Manufacturing Co.,
whose business under the asked for charter
is to manufacture and bottle mineral
water, &C., stated yesterday that this is
a mistake. He has not been consulted
upon the matter. knows nothing of it, and
does not propose to have anything to dc
with it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The friends of DR.. Charles K. Jefreris,
No, sos King street, are strongly urging
him to consent to have his name used III
connection with the Democratic nomina-
ton for mayorf lie has the matter under
consideration. DR.. Jefferis is prominent
and well-knovn Democrat of the Sixth
ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

In the matter Of Legislative session,
Delaware is better oil than Florida any.
how. Floridas Legislature is about to
begin its session. We have already en-
dared big part Of ours. Our cry will
soon be "Gorp-planting to the rescue !"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Secretary Lamont has anE- modal
Of honor to ). Il. Smitl, w Mi. ctty III
bravery in swimming The Il. s4ntr 'rfycr
i Under I, IRE, IA ai zen WE, 70 Aeros,
breyet major and late r.p.-.y ~ ~.
Fourth Delaware Regimen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Jimmy Rodgers of his CITY better
known as Jack Kelly, defeated banpy Nc
Bride Of New YORK, III ioUr r4.gIll. MIN
day night, at kernan's l!"ttr" at Wash
in four rounds at the l.,,. ttnIsfir
Clnh Baltimore. on MMrNA -.-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The steamer City Of Chester Of the Phila.
delphia Il Wilmington Steamboat Co. was
hauled out on the ways a. the Jackson 4.
sharp Co., Tuesday, for the purpose Of
steamer will be painted all over AID some
of her Joiner work will be repaired
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The court of chancery was opened yes.
terday and Immediately adjourned by
Crier Smith. The reason was that Register
Ferguson had received a message from
Chancellor Wolcott at Dover stating that
he is confined 20 the house with a severe
attack of neuralgia There will be a SEES
sion Of court Friday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

II the people from New Castle county
desire twenty dcleGates,thCir wishes should
be granted, ana the convention should
consist Of twenty members from each
c2unty.-byper Deioearaa.
Thanks Iap are very lsiad. We viii
tsXs the twenty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The Levy Court Commissioners Tues.
day appointed Thepdnrr +. Armstrong
member Of the Board OF Poor Trustees 10
succeed Dr.. +. l.. Springer. Daniel W.
Gush was appointed constable tor Red
Lion hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Deputy Collector r. B. Ayars read meas.
ured yesterday the Mary Il. Citizens Mt
the EnOch Moore yards. Here measure.
ments are: length, l2l feet; htIln, N5.
depth of hold, SIS; tonnage, sf1s., lG0, 8i;
net, lO7.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The Rev. G. L. Jefferson ofthis CITY will
preach in the Second Presbyterian Church,
West Chester, next Sunday.
Cards have heen issued for tic Wedding
of Carroll S. Weir of the PuscY 4 lanes
Co.. and Miss Mary Regina Callahan, The
Wedding will take place al the aausuf Inc
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs .aseph ii.
Callahan, on Wednesday evening, April
18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
mErEonoLoeicAn.

Temperature aud other conaitioas Mt
yariou. Points Throughout the Country
Special dispatch to Gazette and Journal.
WEATHER BunEAu OFFICE, BALTIMORE,
Mn, April 3.-The table below gives the
minimum temperature reported this morn
ing and the state of the weather at s a. m.
to-day az the stations named:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Diad 81 Yanrs OH.

The remains of Mrs. Diana Forwood of
Elan, Pa, who died March 3Oth, aged
81 years were brought here yesterday for
informant at Newark Union cemeterY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
a WORKMAN DECApIT4rED.
The I.ifeiess Body of Joseph DonneIl
Found at tho Foot of Poplar Street Thi

Found at the Foot of Poplar Street his
Morning.
The body of Joseph Donnelly. 80 years
old an employee of the r., W. & Il. Rail.
road Co., was found on tile railroad track
foot Of Poplar street about 1890 o'clock
yesterday. The man had been decapi.
tated by passing train
Donnelly was employed about the coal
shoot and was last seen about half hour
before the accident. The mntllated body
was afterwards picked up and conveyed to
the mOrHue.
Deputy Coroner Chandler will hold an
inquest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
aUauamaRer's.
PHILADELPHIA, April lst 1895
WOMEN'S SEPARATE SKIRTS

More readiness to meet
your demands. Here are hints
of a few, copied from Paris
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
agaaamaker's.

-aas-=
made Skirts and conjured at
home.
HE. so each.
Good Serge Dress Skirts made of all.
wool Worsted Serge, full and wide,
correct shape, lined throughout.
1T 81 each.
Worsted Serge Dress Skirts made
from beautiful quality serge, new
shaped stiifened back and lined
throughout.
III IS each.
Skirts of Sicillienne Silk, morie
effect; also of fine Serge, lined
throughout correct in every way.
N SO. 50 cach.
Women's Dress Skirts of All-wool
Venetiou Cloth made from correct
models, stiffened back, extra wide,
lined throughout.
III So cach.
Women's Dress Skirts of All-wool
Cheviot, camel's hair finish, made
extra wide; correct shape In every
way and lined throughout with
rustic morie.
N $Io each.
Women's Dress Skirts Of fine
Worsted Serge, correct shape aud
throughout'with silk
1T $I2 each.
Women's Dress Skirt of wool crepon
full skirt, plated back, lined
with hair cloth, and skirt Ii ned
throughout with silk.
From this price upwards to
the finest Skirts made. includ-
ing the latest Paris novelties
in Shepherd Plaids in great
varieties.
Second floor, Chestnut street.
SWIVEL SILK GlNGHAMS, 37HG
Selling space was too small
both for you and the goods;
we've made it larger. There
are 371ac Swivel Silk Cling
hams all over town-the kind
that was fairly best last year,
We're innocent enough to
think you'd rather not buy
old stuffs. These 1I8 styles
we show are the newest inn
proved beauties for 1895 and
are soc but for our big buying.
That made them 57H here.
Selling grows bigger each day.