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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
WANT Ell EcrRIc LIeHrs.
Conclusion Reached at IA joint Meeting
of the AImshUuse aud state Hospital
Trustees Friday,


There was n joint meeting of the Della
ware State Hospital and Almshouse Trus-
tees at Farnhurst Friday afternoon to
consider the adyisabiity of introducing
electric light in both of the county build
ings. The lighting ut present is insuili-
cent for the needs of the buildings and it
was decided TO introduce electricity.
The action Friday was owing to the
collapse of the gasoline plant formerly
used az the almshouse. Superintendent
Mctov and llancker urged the trustees to
introduce an electric light plant as soon rs
possible. The board considered the prop
osition to substitute the gasoline plant
with new one, but after the cost was
considered il was deemed advisable to put
in electric light. The report of the COM
mittee appointed to look into the matter
Of putting in electric lights reported last
Friday in favor of electricity.
The Wilmington City Electric Co. offers
to run wires from this city to Farnhurst,
connect with the county buildings and
furnish the light for five years at rate of
Z mills an hour for each l6-uandle power
light. The plan was accepted and COM
mittee appointed to carry it into execution.
After adjournment joint committee,
including DIR. Thomas III. Gilpin and
Thomas b. Smith of the hospital board
and Conrad Keller and james b. Toman
of the almshouse board, met and executed
u contract with the Wilmington City Elec-
tric Co. The work of extending the cleo
trio wires to Farnhurst will begin at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

advocated the policy of maintaining we'll
organized State militia in preference to
national standing army. This is regarded
not only as Il better basis for Republican
institutions but it serrctes and accumu-
lates among the great body of the people
an Inexpensive and intelligent preparation
Tor possible war in national defence. With
tins sagaeious purpose in view the national
government, through its war department,
mas FOR several years and with yearly in
creasihggencrosity extended To the various
States liberal share of the expense of
supporting their National Guard organi-
cations. Self-respecting statehood would
seem to forbid that this state should re-
main unresponsiye TO policy which not
only provides for better national security
and Independence, but insurcs its own
safety ut the same time. Delaware's link
in the chain of national organization
should never be allowed to become UNI
welded.
OTHER REPORTS.
The reports of Colonel George w. Mar.
shall, Colonel H. I. Cooper, Lieutenant
Colonel Howard Simpson and Lieutenant
\. ID. Chaytor, accompanied the report of
the acknowledgement.
Colonel Marshall says that when he
Inspected the companies, the arms and
Announcements were in fairly good condi-
ton. Most Of the clothing inspected was
motheaten. A few men were supplied
with new uniforms, while many appeared
without uniform. Drill in the manual
and foot movements was fairly we'll
executed but still there was much room
for improvement. He attributes the de-
iiciencY TO want OF thorough Practice
occasioned by u proper incentive to do
good, faithful work. All companies are
well quartered and have fairly good drill
| rooms.
Colonel Cooper states that no complaints
about the manner in which the officers
and privates have performed their duties
| have been made,
Lientenant.colonel Simpson says that
| the results accomplished III rifle practice
have been very meagre and unsatisfactory.
| There nave been occasional practices by
Companies U and II, but in Il desultory
way. The scant appropriation from the
state allows nothing for the equipment of
rifle ranges.
Lieutenant Chaytor asks that repairs be
made to the ArmOry.
Following is an estimate of the number
subject to enrolment in the militia New
Castle county, u ,295 Kent, 5. lGG; Sussex,
| 1852 total, AZ, l23 The following esti.
mate of the number subject to military
duty is given: New Castle county. III. 1876;
Kent, 54Ili Sussex, 6,4l2 total, 2S,OSO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
Tho steamer City OF Chester is being r,

The steamer City OF Chester is being re-
paired by the Harlan Il Hollingsworth Co.
The Harlan Il Hollingsworth Co. will
soon begin the annual overhaullng Of the
steamer Republic.
The street lamps are being numbered by
the Wilmington City Electric Co. so that
they can be readily located in case of trou'
BILE
Letters testamentary were granted by
Register Cooch last Saturday on the estate
of Katherine Ferry of Wilmington to
Grace Gallagher.
William A. Grimshaw, the eldest brother
of the late DIR, a. II. Grimshaw, died Mon
day week at Pittsiield, ILL., lie was an ex-
member of the Illinois Legislature
Civii Engineer Willis Cheyney, at one
time connected with the mallcable iron
works of this city, is chief engineer over
the corps in charge of electric traction
work along Cobb's creek, Delaware county,
for the Philadelphia Traction Co,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
ORPHANS, CogRT.
A Quantity of Business Transacted Be-
fore Judge Grubb Last Saturday.


fore Judge Grubb Last Saturday.
At the sitting Of orphans court. Saturday
morning, Mrs. Anna q. Palmer of this
city was appointed guardian of her orphan
child. Frances A. Palmer. On the petition
presented by John Biggs, Bertha ]. Clough
was adopted by William a. Lindsay and
wife of this city. The commissioners APP
pointed to make partition sale of the real
estate of Anna NJ. McSorley made return
of no partition and appraisal ut a 900 APP
proved. The commissioners appointed on
the estate of Frances McSorley made re-
turn appraisal at $40, 500, which was also
approved. Trustees have not been APP
pointed in either case.
Henry q. Conrad was appointed guardian
of Walter G. Shallcross of this city. On
the petition presented by j. Harvey White
man, Mary Ault was appointed guardian
of Alma Frazer of this city. On petition
of same counsel, the following COM
missioners were appointed to MAKE par
ttion sale of the estate of the late Laura
w Mackey of White Clay Creek hundred +;
Theodore +. Armstrong, Samuel NJ. Don
nell, John E. Lewis, Joseph II. Cobb, j..
r. Armstrong.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
ABoUr 10 Teachers PRES NE
Superintendent Grltfin's Glass at No.
School Last Saturday Morning.

Superintendent Grlfiin's Glass at No.
school Last Saturday Morning.
County Superintendent Griffin had
an examination class of about 40 teach
ers at No. / School last Saturday. OF
this total all are ladies but five. One
of the gentlemen, Sylvester ID. Town
send, who teaches at Walnut Green, is
the sole college man, and he halls from
Delaware College.
Among the visitors on Saturday was
Frederick NJ. Q. Choate, the aspirant
under the Republican auspices for the
position Of county superintendent OF
schools. Another was Hiram G. East
burn, the Delaware College orator, who
downed all the Delta Phi speakers last
season at the college and gave great
lustre to the Athenean.
There are from 80 to 100 schools in the
outside hundreds of this county. The
present gathering by no means represents
the most numerously attended eXamina-
ton classes. These are seen in June.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

BROOKLYN. N. Y, Jan. 10.-An engine
and train of empty cars on the Kings
county elevated railroad, while switching
at the terminus at Liberty and Snedeker
avenues to-day, crashed through the bulk
head, switch having been left open. The
engine and one car went over and fell to
the street, while the second car hung half
way over but did not fall. The engineer
and fireman fell with the engine, but mona
of the guards were hurt. The fireman,
Frank Bauman. lay under the engine and
was not released for fully an hour. He is
supposed to be fatally fatally while the
engineer is not seriously hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
TO RErrRN no THE srAGE.
The Countess of Clancarty Has to Go Back
to Her Old Occupation in Music Halls.

LONDON, Jan. 12.-The Countess of Clan
carty, formerly Miss Belle Billion of music
hall fame, will, according to report, soon
return to the stage. 1t appears that the
finances of the Earl of Clancarty have not
been prospecting. His estates have been
mortgaged to the extent of e55,000 since
he succeeded to the title, and a mortgage
broker yesterday secured judgment against
him i'll the sum of Il 900 for commissions.
MAY YoHE MAREIEs LORD.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE report that May
GOhe, the American actress had been
married to Lord Francis Hope. brother of
the Duke of Newcastle turns out to be
correct. The Hampstead parish register
shows that Miss Yohe and Lord Francis
Hope were married there on November
eth last. Lord Francis Hope was born
February Sd, 1866, and is the only brother
Of the Duke OF Newcastle. He is heir pre-
sumptive to the dukedom of Newcastle as
the Duke has no children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

In the United States court, Friday
there was a motion made to dismiss
the supplemental bill filed by Arthur
Leete, receiver of the Vulcanized Fiber
Co., on the ground that said supplemental
bill undertook to make certain stock
holders of the company parties defendant,
when the value of the holdings were not
sufficient. to give the court Jurisdiction.
Among the stockholders are d. r. Bern
ard. Dir. Peter Cooper, ]. Edward Addicks,
the Cotton estate, j, II. Quigley, n. K. Ben
son, W. W. Fusey, Edmund Mitchell, Jr.
Hoffeeker Il Hoffecker appeared for the
complainant, and for the stockholders
Messrs. Nields, Ward, Lyman, Emmons,
Conrad, Churchman. .-.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

Building Inspector Dohl has condemned
the following buildings: The 3-story
frame structure, northwest corner of Sew
enth and Buttonwood streets; stable on
Greeley street, the property of Robert
Butler frame shed, the property of the
Diamond State Spring Works. in rear of
shops, on East Eighth Street; 2-story frame
building, No; 909 East Seventh street, the
frame houses, Nos. Oil and 9l3 East Sew
enth street, George C. Maris, agent; 2-story
frame houses Nos. 81, -, %, "a, 25, 80. "a,
35, SO, 81 Decatur street; also frame stable
near the creek, belonging 10 the Forrest
estate. All these properties are to be torn
down within thirty days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in tie form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
alive; efieGtually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fevert
and permanently curiag constipation.
1t has given satisfaction &c millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Ags is for sale by all drug.
gists in sec and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufuctured by the California Fig Syrup
CO. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well Informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
NEW CASTLE ELEcrRIo RAILWAY.
Another Effort for the Hallway From the
County Town.

The citizens anxious to see the establish
ment of an electric railway from New
Castle to this city will make another effort
for the passage of bill at the present ses-
sion of the Legislature.
1t is understood that the existing enact
ment would suit the promoters if only
the requirements for the four overhead
bridges were dropped These will cost,
should the Legislature insist on the reten-
ton of the clause. an expenditure of S4o.-
900 in bridge construction. And that sum
is more than the county town people are
ready to pull from their pockets.
The effort this session will be to insert
an amendment doing away with the over.
head bridge clause. These four bridges
are all outside of the city, between Viii
mington and New Castle Three of them
are unused P, w. & b. sidings, the fourth
is tine p, W. n b. cutoff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
AT TIE HIan sCHoOL.
An Interesting Programme Rendered by
tho Carey Literary Society.


The regular monthly meeting of the
Carey Literary Society Of the High School
was held Friday afternoon and the fol-
lowing programme was rendered in a com
plimentary style:
Reading Of minutes. by secretary.
Mandolin solo. Miss Margaret Pierson
Paper. .................M Miss Florence Bell
Composition, 1.-THE New Year."
Miss Anna OFT
Recitation, "The Deacon's Courtship,.'
Miss May Mcclure
Character, "Bayard Taylor"
Miss Agnes Christy
Composition, "old Time Necessities"
Miss Lizzie Mcdaniel
Recitation, "Old Chums,"
Miss Agnes Halloran
Composition, "our New Year Resolutions"
Miss Lucy Hilireth
Quotations from the Carey Sisters,
By seven girls
Recitation, "Will the New Year Come 10.
night. ..............M Miss Mary Doherty
Debate-Af1irmative, Semma Mari and
Helen Kurtz; negative, Margaret Person
and Grace Hargis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
FIRE IN sCROOL.


CHICAGO, ILL.,, Jan. 10.-Over 100 girls
were driven from their beds at 6 q. m. to-
day by fire which damaged the upper story
OF the Chicago Industrial School for Girls,
at Prairie avenue and Forty-ninth street.
None of the girls were injured, but sew
eral are likely to die from exposure:
Measles had been epidemic in the school
with the others, were compelled to rush 10
the street in scant attire. The fire was eX-
tingulshed with slight damage to the
building, "-....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
LANG OFT OF THE TONES.


Recorder Golf of New York last FRI
day discharged Frederick Lang of this
city from the Tombs prison. Lang was
tried last September before Recorder
Smyth for shooting William Schultz at
No, Asa East Eighty-tifth street, where
the two lads were living.
The defence was that the shooting
was accidental. Schultz was in the
hospital. He is now recovered, but
carries the bullet in his head. At the
trial the jury stood to and the attor-
pey-general stated last Friday he was
unwilling to continue prosecution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
FRANCIS q. ne poNr INJURED.
He Was Thrown From a Road Cart and
Sustained n Fracture of the Leg,


Francis G. du Pont, member of the
powder making firm of Il. |. du Pont de
Nemours Il Co, was thrown from road
cart in which he was riding Wednesday
night and had both bones OF the left leg
broken. Mr.. du Pont was driving in the
gate at the entrance IN the lawn near his
residence. The cart jolted over a stone
throwing him out. His leg caught in the
spokes Of the wheel, causing the injury as
stated, The horse was stopped before more
serious injury was done.
Mr.. du Pont was removed to his resi-
dence and messenger sent for DIR. D. w.
Maull WHO is attending him. Mr.. du Pont
is getting along as we'll as possible under
the circumstances
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

MARTINS FERRY, ONO, Jan. l0.-Seven
masked men blew open the safe in the
Belmont brewery early this morning and
secured $500. They secured John Bruney,
the night Waterman, gagged him. and
made him show the Office. One of the
safe doors was blown through the win
dows. After securing the money they
left the watchman bound and gagged and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
BRIIAISS AT OUTS.



LONDON, Jan. 10.-The rumored dissen-
sions in the British cabinet attracted the
greatest in to-day's cabinet council. which
met ut noon with all the ministers present
IL was said that the first difficulty exist
ing was that regarding Ireland. Sir Will
liam Harcourt, chancellor Of the ex-
chequer, and Mr.. John Morley, chief
secretary for Ireland. are understood to
have been of the opinion that the Irish
must be satisfied at all costs during the
coming session of Parliament.
With this view, it is added, the premier,
Lord Rosebery, and the Home Secretary,
Mr.. Henry Asquit, and other members OF
the cabinet do not agree.
1t is said that the misunderstanding as
to the disposal of the surplus for 1895 is
much more serious than was at first be-
lieved, the main point at issue being the
claim raised by some of the cabinet minis
tiers and others that this surplus should be
devoted to the use of the navy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

Dover Sentinel, Addcke' organ.
1t is asserted that certain Mr.. George
Hollis proclaims that he can nam4 the
man who will be appointed adjutant:gen-
eTal. 1t is also asserted that Mr.. Hollis
offered and promised the office of insur-
ance commissioner to certain gentleman
if that gentleman would deliver the vote
of u certain member of the Legislature for
Mr. Higgins. The brass and assumption
of some Of Mr.. Higgins followers is Won
derful. Mr.. Marvil, says he has not
promised an office to any one and that he
has not authorized any one to do so. Mr..
Hollis promise. therefore, amounts TO
nothing. If this foolishness isn't stopped
somebody will be caught lying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

The Wilmington Whist Club has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: George Tatnall, President, to sue
coed Lewis Z. Yandegrift; Captain Henry
y. Nones, Nice-president; j. X. Moore,
Secretary; Frank G.. Carpenter, Treasurer;
Directors, Charles L. Miller, w. IL. Swift,
Edward r. Belts, William &. Mendinhall,
Joseph Swift. William II. Swift is chair
man of the contests committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

GLASGOW, Jan. 1.-THE order for cup
challenger has not yet been placed. Hen
derson, the yacht builder OF this place,
who built the Britannia and the previous
challenger, the Nalkyrie, expects to receive
case the new yacht designed to race for the
Americas Cup will be ready in about three
months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

Mehtar of Chitral has been murdered by
his younger brother Amir Ulmulk who
has declared himself de facto Mehtar of
Chitral. Chitral or Little Cashgar is q
country of Asia. consisting Of the kooner
valley on the south slope of the Hindoo
koOsh,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
EXCITING RUNAWAY ACoIDENr.
The Horses of John NJ. Rodgers Take
Flight on Delaware Avenue and Hun


bh AVENUE anu nun
Away.
Two black ponies belonging to John NJ.
Rogers caused some excitement by run
ming away on Delaware avenue about 4. 80
O'Clock Friday afternoon. There were
in the carriage Mrs. Rogers, Miss Belle
Sturgeon, her niece, and the culored coach
man. In front of the New-Century Club
the team of Barlow d. Weer collided with
Mr.. Rogers team, breaking a portion of
the running gears and causing them to
strike the heels of the ponies. The
animals plunged forward at very rapid
rate of speed and continued down Della
ware avenue. Noah Brian, the goodman,
remained steadfastly al his post saving
continually on the ponies mouths until
he brought them to u standstll in front OF
the site ofdhe Garfield monument.
Mrs Rodgers and her niece alighted
from the carriage in safety, although the
runaway caused them much alarm for u
time. The wagon was partially damaged
by the runaway. One of the ponies will
have to be killed. .-.. 49,. ......
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

Kitty Manlove an old colored woman
living with her husband in house near
the mill pond, said Saturdays Dover Della
tcdrtdn, was found dead in bed by her
husband yesterday morning. She had
been about her usual work on Thursday
and was apparently as we'll as ever when
she retired Thursday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

The house of A. O. Wivel, southeast
corner of Sixth and Broome streets, was
entered by burglars during the absence OF
the family Friday afternoon. The fur.
nture was turned upside down and cloth
ing and valuables worth $3.50 were taken.
The house was entered from the rear by
prying open one Of the doors with jimmy
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

ate for the commissions use $4,000 an
ntaly during the next two years and
$1,000 annually thereafter. II is under
stood that Councils law committee will
recommend next Thursday evening the
Massage of the bill
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
Negotiations Between China and japan
May Begin About February LIST.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12-Mr. kurino, the
japanese minister, says he expects that
peace negotiations between the pleni-
potentiaries of Japan and China will
begin about February list.
HIS information is that the Chinese
peace commissioners left Pentin on the
1th instant and he expects they will ar
rive at Hiroshima, Japan, in time to be.
gin work by the first of next month.
1t is expected that Hon. John w. Foster,
who is to assist the Chinese ENJOYS in the
negotiations, will also be on hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

New York, Jan. l2.-rhe building No.
lis West Twenty-s1th street collapsed
shortly after noon to-day, buryinG several
men. One man has been removed from
the ruins, badly injured and four other
men ore supposed to be in the debris.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

LANCASTER. Pa. Jan l0.-David Haver-
stick, n farmer 60 years old, of Pequea
township, was found hanging in his barn
late yesterday. having committed suicide.
The cause is ascribcd to melancholia due
to the death of his mother about year
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them castoriA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

OMAHA, NEB., Jan. 10,-rhe residence of
ex-Councilman Charles A. rhiemgn was
destroyed by fire this morning and Mrs.
Thieman persisted in the flames. Thieman
jumped from 4 window and saved his life,
wise injured
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
THE MILITIA OF THE STATE
Biennial Report of Adjutant-
General Hart.
NEEDS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD
A Blow That Drove Out its
Best Element.

Summary of the Report of AdIutant-
General Hart ON the Condition of tho
Delaware State Militia for the Past Two
Years--InterestiDs Facts and Figures--
Reports of Other Officers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

BoEpESTowY. n. j., Jan. ll.-William
Collier, well-known dstiller residing
near this place, was instantly killed to.
day while telling tree. lie was in the sist
year of his age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

The jackson & Sharp Co. expects to re
ceive from the Long Island Railroad Co
an order for tug boat. The vessel viii
be 100 feet long, 81 feet beam and 10 feel
depth of hold.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17

Japanese Liver Pellets are small, but
great in their effects no gripping; SO doses
70 cents. n. b. Danforth, Second and
Market streets, and the Miller Drug Co.,
402 Market street, ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
no PREPARE ZOE PEACE.

Keep your blood pure and healthy and you
will not have rheumatism, Hoods Sarsaparillu
gives the blood vitality and richness.