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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
An esteemed correspondent sends this

An esteemed correspondent sends this
inquiry;
When y commission appointed to aY
OFT u r0aI IN New Castle county assesses
Land damagcs, docs the county or the han.
3Fcd in which road - located pay the
damages"
Section 10 Of chapter GO, Laws of
Delaware, relating to roads and bridges,
says:
The costs of proceedings for LAYING out
or changing public road, and the damages
settled, shall be paid by the Levy Court o.
tne county
There are further provisions to the
effect that in certain contingencies the
ccsts n tie proceedings incident To
procuring road commissioners, and to
tle;g wcgk, Shall be paid by interested
parties, but the Levy Courts are re.
quired to pay the land damages. This
is how il appears from layman's view
But If our correspondent is particularly
Interested i would be well for him to
consult . lawVcr,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The failure thatattended the attempts
10 launch tie mammoth steamship st.
Paul, at Cramps shipyard, Philadel-
phia, on Monday, will be generally
regretted. more particularly in com
a.unities like Wilmington, where the
launching Of big ships is an event with
whica the people arc familiar. And
yet, al things considered, it is wonder.
fui that such nishaps do 4at occur more
frequently. That they do not il rare
!r;9dte TO tae skill and genius Of !Ameri-
can 5hipbuilders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
apanamahsr's.
as stylish as the foreign higher
priced goods.
KERSEYMERE

For Ladies' Dresses, not
unlike French De Beige, and
most perfect article for car
riding, driving. journeying,
much used in Europe, where
these goods are made.
Ss.lnch, Soc, II colorlngs.
45.inch, 65c., 30 colorings.
45.inch, 75c., "a coloriugs.
4s.inch, 81, 8 cnlorings.
Could you imagine such an
assortment !?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
ROBBEKS FOfLED.
They Made nm Attempt to Bur:larize the
House of Isaac L. Baylis, Sear ShsIip0t.

They Made nm attempt to BurSlRri2e the
House of Isaac L. Baylis. Near Sheiipst.
Another robbery was attempted Tuesday
night in the vicinity of Eastlake shortly
before midnight Isaac i. Baylis who resides
on the lower side of the i'hia5ielphia turn
pike, opposite Shellpot PART heard noise
that sounded like some one tryins 10 force
an entrance into the hous, He 1t once
made an Investigation anG he noise he
made in looking about frightened the
mscreants off. When he looked ont in
the rear yard he could hea. 4 sound rs of
persons scaling the fence. When he
reached the yard he could not sec anybody
and did not miss anything.
Mr.. Baylis thinks that the woud.h he
burglars were trying to get il the house.
but were frightened off before they had
accomplished their purpose.
The numerous robberies in the vicinity
of the tollgate and around Brandywine
village are attributed to a gang who are
we'll acquainted in that vicinity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
.IILS.l WINS AGAIN.


feats Wales Crack Cutter.
NICE, March 23.-fhe Nice Interna-
tional regctta was opened this morning
in brilliantly fine weather. Tho match
to-day for the big yachts was for
prizes given by the town Of Nice, open
to all yachts of over 20 tons, Yacht
Club of France measurement, the prizes
being E200, ESQ and $40.
AT the end of the first round Ailsa
had n lead of IA minutes, 90 seconds on
Britannia. As the afternoon wore on
the breeze slightly increased in strength.
At the end OF the second round Ailsa
led Britannia by two miles.
Ailsa won easily.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

A fragmeata"y itam--backed by no
authority, howevcr--is floating around
the raoera, to ,Ho eject that Mr.. II. c.
Fricis Of Tie E:iek Coke Co has giYea
pctice 70 lis employees that on April 1st
iEeir wages will be increased is per
cent This souHls very much like an
April fcsi'' joke at the expense Of
trick, whose course heretofore has been
in the direction OF lower wages. 1t
would hc 4 remarkable thing if this
co-anany, among the most relentless III
reducas wages and importing cheap
foreign ~orkmen in the days Of high
protective tariff, should take the initia,
tive un!er tic rev tariff Of the Demo-
cratic Congress in making wages higher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

This Higgins followers are engaging
in the Senatorial fight with renewed
vigor and evidently do not intend to
give up. They are coming TO the front
now with petitions from Sussex Repub-
Leans, directed personally to adherents
Of Addicks and Massey 1t begins to
to look as though there is truth in the
claims that last weeks break from
Higgins was merely bluff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
Oiril serrirs E,nmlnntion.

George p. Wales Of Baltimore, the civil
service examiner for this district, held an
examination in the United States court
room yesterday for the railway mail
service, departmental and Indian service,
There were only live applicants present,
and all OF them were candidates for the
railway mail service. Mfr. Wales forwarded
the examination sheets to Washington i'm.
lnedintely after he had finished examining
the applicants, They will be acted upon
by the civil service department in accord
ancG with the usual custom.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
W4LroS C wn.4sy REcElrEns.
Statement Of Hecnipts and Expendit ures
Filed in United States Court.

hhti ia AHiAHi SuHTIs
The receivers Of the Walton Il Whann
Co, James r. Winchester and Francis n.
Bnci: have filed in the United States cir
cult court Il statement Of The receipts and
disbursements, since 'hcir appointment,
June 9Th 1871 to March LIST, 1895.
The receipts total sla5.a2i 81, and the ex-
peudltures S69. GSS. u. leaving q credit bal
aace of SCI s331p. Tic rh.ef items of re.
ceipt are NJ. j.. Wheeler ~ To-, SIS s92; q.
+. Brady ST. 100, j, c. Corbit, Sl.1135; A.
Wodall, S2,0Du; ]. Cope 4 Co. S2G25; NJ.
l.. Shoemaker, S9iGb Great Eastern CO.,
So, 40 Chief disbursements, A. ). Mai,
cpmson, S4,D67; q. W. Bush 4; Son, 81 IJS;
q. +. Bailey II Co, ST, $50. There were in.
hnnerable small items, both OF dlsburse.
inent and receipt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
COVERT CLOTH, 81 CENTS.

So far as looks is equal to
the 81 goods, but touch the
quality and you will under
stand the difference. The
good looks are there, though,
II colors to choose from.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
ENGLISH CRaVENETTE

Two months ago the price
was 81 the yard. 1t is now
SI.a5. 1t is 90 inches wide
and every two yards stamped
on back by the British manu-
facturer. Rain spots and dirt
do not stick to it. Five yards
ample for a dress.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

DENTON, Mn. March % --fHg Court
House commission was in session to-day
and considered several bids for tho 70.
moyal Of the old building, but none were
accepted. The cDgaty commissioners viii
use the old bricks to repair roads at the
town approaches, Temple Lodge OF
Masons ii Denton has been invited % Law
the cornerstone Of tho new Court House
and Chesapeake CUmmanhery. Knights
Iemplar, OF Easton win form d guard Of
honor,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Conference has adjourned, after a
session Of unusual interest and profit.
Blshop Hurst proved a model presiding
officer, aad his management of the body
di; much to facilitate the progress Of
business. The appointments, together
with fall proceedings, will be found
elsewhere in to-day laper.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
For tie Iselier of Council.

The Board of Water Commissioners at a
meeting Tuesday afternoon decided to
turn over TO City Council the sum of
$4,000 for the current expenses of the
latter body. The amont represents sur
plus in the hands Of the Water Commits.
sioners, and is given to Council at this
time in view OF Tho low ebb of the city's
money. The remaining business OF TIE
meeting was OF routine nature
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
GFonGG a. nonLis' WAGON.
Claimed TO Have Eecn stolen From This
City-Fhe Case Dismissed.

City--Fhe Case Dismissed.
Chester Evening News.
Harry ]. Harrison, who was accused by
Il. NJ. Stayton with the larceny of horse
and wagon, the property of George A.
Hollis of NiltuinGtom, Del, had hearing
before Alderman Berry last evening. The
defendant was represented by William 5.
sykes, Esq, and joseph II. Unison, ESQ.
appeared for tue piaiutiif. Mr.. Harriseli's
c4.lnsel produced documentary evidence to
sa0w that his client had charge OF the
property and a right TO use iE, It was
also shown that he tool; il from the stable
II this city for tie express purpose of de-
livEsirg ii to the owner al Wilmington,
which ne did aud that the charge uf lar
ccny was not sustained and was an unjust
charge against reputable citizen. The
PLAINTIFF counsel admitted that there was
a mistake in the charge and was disposed
to settle the matter. alderman Berry de-
cided that he could do nothing but dismiss
the case under the circumstances.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

A colored lad named John Perry Jumped
from shifting engine on the r., ". a. Il.
railroad at Fifth street crossing Tuesday
afternoon and mashed one Of his feet
pretty badly. The injury was dressed at
Tue drug store of Bcaton Smith, after
which the patient was sent to the Della
ware Hoypital,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
GIRk MEENERE n.
Found Lying in a Stream Of Water, with
Her Throat Cut, in Caroline County, Nd.

Her Throat Cut, in Caroline County, Nd.
FEDERALsTUWa, Mp, MArrh 2G.-lhe
l4-years old dall1hter of Jacob Dean, who
lives near Harmony. Casolinc county,
left home for school THIS morning as
usual As she dit not ret@ra at the
accustomed hour her parents became
alarmed about her and hogan to search
for her,
Late in the afternoon her hoiv was
found in branch rear home. Her throat
had been cut IN % most brutal manner.
The neishborhooi is thoroughly aroused
and diisent search is being made Tor The
perpetrator Of the crime, but no one has
yet been implicated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
FIGURES FOR WILMINGTON
Important Question of the
City's Population.
WHAT REGISTRAR COLQUHOUN
Bases His Estimate of Popula-
ton Upon.

Very Interesting statement Showing Ex-
ceiient Argument for the Assertion Of
u Population for this City of Not Less
Than 7o,ooo-The Previous necade's
Increase-Ihc Municipal Sote--Iia will
mington House Census--The school
Census.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The Common Council Of Altoona, Pa,
Monday night passed all ordinance. by a
vote Of 10 to 8, 10 establish t. paid fire de-
partment. Tho other branch will also
pass it, and the mayor is anxious to have
the opportunity Of attaching his signature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Bviawasc, after long fight, has been
ln1ie Republican, bit the advent of Gas
Addicks and his barrel threatens to des-
troy tac fruits o. that victory.-I'hiidael.
1.hi0 Press.
Et'y true, but why complain on that
score1 Had Il not been for Gas
Adde'S and his barrel" Delaware
would no. havo bccn made Republican
at the last election. II is TOO late nov
fer Republicans to protest against the
iaieeticn o. Gas Ataicks aud his
Larsel" into Dsi4ware politics
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
VElUTINA

What is it? 1t is for dresses
"a close, compact, short-pile
velvet made of cotton, but
hardly to be told from silk.
Perhaps one hundred and
twenty shades, many Of them
of new tints, 81 per yard.
Some of the new colors are
called:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
56-INCH SUITINGS, so CENTS

Atwood fancies, in quiet
styles, to make up into what
is known as "tailor-made cos
tunes. No cotton in what
we sell as "all wool"
Fourteen different styles
and their equal not to be had
elsewhere at the price, soc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Special Correspondents Of Gazette and Journal
DovER, March 2G.--Governor Marvil has
appointed Jacob y. Foulk justice of the
peace ut Milford. He has also appointed
Charles J. Smith of Dover fish policeman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

The dry and windy weather of the past
few days has had the effect of making the
country roads once more fit for use. They
are dry and in some instances very dusty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Special Carrsspdsaonco of Gazetto and Journal
DOVER, March GA dwelling and barn
owned by Henry Mag were destroyed by
gre this lnorainx. Loss, $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

When in Cots ,.arls viii s!,e Renub!.
cGYs II Delaware gst a d9cisinn frnm the
courts u Deawaren---"f aDhtht;qqu 7ias6es''
IN S4HGfy SIR
Whenever they ask for something
that i5 legal, aud aex for it in legal
manGGr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
COLLEGE TRUSTEES MEET
Much Business of Interest
Disposed OF.
THE REPORT OF PRESIDENT RAUB
Several Changes Made in the
Curriculum.

Important Meeting of the Trustees of
Delaware College, nt Newnrk--Di-
rector Neaie's Report to he Printed
President Raub's Report of the Condi-
tion of Affairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Enoch Joyce Smithcrs was born in
Dover, Oh July 18th. 1873 His father was
Joseph Smithcrs and his mother Sarah
Ann Joyce. The father Of Joseph was
Nathaniel Smithors, the elder, who was
the grandfather of the Hon. Nathaniel b.
Smithers of Dover.
Euoch received his education in the pub
lie schools and at Dickinson College, after
which he entered the law office OF the late
Chief Justice Giipin, He was admitted to
the bar in 1851. lie took m acuye interest
i'll politics, being a Republican. deserved
with distinction in The late war, and in
1861 was appointed by President Lincoln
TO be consul at Sclo, Mediterranean port.
lie aflcrward served in the capacity as
consul at smyrna ii Gurkey, Chin kiang
in China, and at l'rm Isiu in the same
country, the last appointnent being made
br President Cleveland in 1887.
IN his official cundurt Mr.. Smithers has
displayed ability and integrity and lis
record III Gulomatiu circles ii not only
cre1itabie, but exceptionally high. While
consul at SCiD Mr.. 'Smuhcrs was married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
CONSUL SMITAERS DEAD.

His Death at Hoga, Japan, From Para
lytic StrOkr, Announced by "A CableGram
Renewed mt the State Department..
WA-nlaGToN, March 2G-,rhe State De-
partmrut has received q cahicsram an
noIncing the death Of United States
Cons Il Ehoch j, SMi,hcrs 1T his rost in
lIiuga Japan, to-day from paralytic
stroke.
Mr.. Smithers was a native Of Delaware
and was appointed to his last position in
July, 1889.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
rarHEIt xnRsnLxLAn-

News That the Jspsnese Were Renuised
by the Chinese.
SHANGHAI, March GA j5patch re-
ceivcd Fere from fnrnosA avs that the
japanese have attempted u make
landing st the Pescador lsiAua, but were
repulsed with slight loss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
48-IACA TWEED SuITINGS

Csc per yard, like those we
sold a short time ago for SI.a5.
The mixtures are lovely and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
ayr WAY or TyD0RSIYG NOTES

r,b. trial ~ Mr. Keiem. the promoter. charged
Win ,ltartug the dates % three notes given him
he Henry f. Simmonds. was in its third day before
pe,ordsr Gofr in Part III OF the Court or General
Sessions Yesterday The first witness. VI. a. smith,
q CAPITALIST or promoter. acknowledged inc sig
nature on the notes to be his. Mr.. Purdy Tor the
defence brought ou the fact that he had signed me
notes after filing out the words three months
s6ocD and the name Of the Irving Bank where the
notes were payable but before they had been signed
b> Nh Smmonds or dated. Later he said. he had
also Endorsed the notes 10 the amount OF StVp an
had kent no memorandum At this Junctute lh9
Jury began to take an interest In the witness h'n
each Of the twelve questioned Mr.. Snith as 20 III
hahI, in indorsing notes The defendant as witness
admitted having had the dates OF the notes al,rrsu
by tie young man Clinton. IN Pine-st Inc notes, nc
contended were delivered 20 him with tlr uatrs
bank so he could III them IN 10 suit me purchaser
or purchasers The case will go on to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
TELEGRAPHIC y OTES.

Kingston y Y. March THE American House
n, Delhi was destroyed by fire early this morning.
Loss heavy insurance small
Ruffalo March 1.-THE drySoods store OF S. Bet
fingers Sons No 6?l Main-st.. vas closed by the
Sheriff to-day on an attachment IN FAVOR OF ~: ID
81 Ioseph. Mich March H-Wreckage from the
III fated steamer thicora IL peins "asheu upon NV
Ice at this port
St Louis March A-An unknown woman leaped
from he Eads Bridge into the Mississippi River last
evening and was drowned
81 Louis March l4-Frank Belmont alias Ken,
nedv was arrested here last night He is wanteS
forging the name OF John Duffy TO a check FOR A'oo
- The newly appointed guardian OF Mrs sarah
,i,bea Terry Yesterday f.ed complaint against
pnrter Ashe asking that the latter be made TO ac-
for number OF tn,nss, y, Wcs TrrS wh,ch
Se has concealed and which has never been ac-
counted for.
Rcd Bank ~ j. March Il tSpeciaD.-Burslars
broke into a bedroom In the second story OF Ed
ward McCellands cottage. in lrving-st last night.
al stole teweiry valued at $500. They gained ac-
cess to the room by means OF ladder when was
secured from n yard adjoining The burglary was
committed at O'Clock. while the family We're at
dinner
Chicago March l4-Edgar +. Paul. the million
aIre real estate dealer. arrested yesterday for
obtaining money by false pretences and fraudulent
plainant bought two lots year ago In Englewood
\ short time ago Herman tried TO record the deeds
and found. he says. that Paul did not own the lots
Port Jervis, y. Y, March IAN attempt was
made to wreck Erie train No. at Pond Eddy. ak
miles west OF here at O'Clock last night by placing
a large stone on the track. The pony truck Of the
engine deracd but again resaned the track Oh
reaching the next switch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-15
harness FIGHT FOR PATRONAGE.

FAIRNESS FIGHT fbtt ~ h'N.N'f'..
uE sEEs rHr rIci<INGS or TiE rNrlT"l ''M
MISSION srJrIING T1ln"rGH Hs FINGERS
Albany. March u ,Spe,lan " iil'am Haru"s b..
the Plat boss 81 ALBANY County. IS greatly an
moved hcoaus. Senator O.Couror. t.e Republican
leader IN The Senate. has named Jafnrs \ Roberts
thr state Controller. Theodore + Hancock. 'h"
Attorney Genera. AMI is.e, q. Perry. ~" n""
Capitol Commissioner as capitol Commission
with authority TO MAXI ,ontra.-- ipr ID" o"up'"-
ton OF the new capitol These ,otir'.i' "l!
amount TO about s. .4pov'. Mi Hnru~s can see no
chance for pairouAg" for hari "orkuE h~' In
the appointment ~ '~o men "ho do no. hv" in
Albany Ike Mr. Robert and Nr Hancock. - g.''
ont these contracts. beside they VIII 7. iireriit
have the appointment OF some iahof"r@ 81" 'hc cora
plction Of the decorative" Nofk "f 10" 'aiil"t
which is exempted from the contract provisions ~
senator O'Bric1's TN Nj Roberts. however. .-
f. keen business man. ana Mr Hancock i- an able
LAWYER Between 'hcu they Wil undoubtedly maze
a good contract ior he stat. NJ Hhfh'- Hh."'
these circumstances. thinks b" would prefer ih"
appointment Of John Palmer. ~ Albany. Secretary
~ StAtr and Campbell W. Adams. - lr .h S'ai"
Engineer Accordingly. D" ~ putting forth hi- Joe
ouercc 10 have thesr men substituted f'r Mt
Roberts and Air Hancook T. cannot b" said hat
MIR Barnes estimate Of Captain Palmer 'n1 Mr
Adams &C. complimentary 20 th"rn ana. a. matter
OF fact IL Is unjust Eut obviously ne '"niroll'f
tho fiscal officer % tgr STAT. and -" ATTORNEY
General IT'S Law on "r. are best Ph"ilN'I =" MAKE
= contract OF SiHlr., for Tho completion ~ he
capitol ...~t 4, ,.,.
the senate state Prison t"mutir" ms a'"iu"'., =.
nd sought 20 induce u 80 pass hts hill. Do. Do
you'd enable him - grab "a" paif"nas" %, ne
Albany Peni;~utlary This IN Is opposed Dos Mayor
Wilson the Republican Mayor oi NihauN. =?
Eugene Bur iagamc. he Republican l'FE't A.
,orncy. by william T. Kudd. IN" Rcpd1Lrau "I
poratiof Counsel. anh. IN IA. by evci} t' IAN
loader OF prominence D. Albany .pHiN, 'N'' j.,
Harucs himself District Attorney Burhngai"" saii
No bill was Invitation 20 CORRUPTION " 1'pilN"d
OF. sci -; Republican officials of their rsht p" hi
point ~. head ~ the Albany fenii"n'lat\ if nc
sak4 OF giving n - another set Who WOMB obey
harness orders II such till va passed. u
would surely bring scandal upon Albany ''"nN