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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
WATER RATE NOT 4 TAX.
That is the opinion Expressed by Cit
Solicitor Eliiott Tuesday Afternoon,

That is the OpInion Expressed by City
Solicitor Elliott Tuesday Afternoon.
The opinion expressed by William T.
Porter. president of the Board of Water
Commissioners, that the rate charge to
consumers of water is merely con-.
modify and not u tax was upheld In the
decision given by City Solicitor Elliott at
the regular meeting Of the board Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. Elliott decided that
the water rate was not a tax. II it was a
tax, he said, it would have to be uniform
TO all manufacturers. He held that the
Water Department has right to refuse
water to factories, if in the opinion OF the
board. it would necessarily inconvenience
the supply for drinking purposes. MIR.
Elliott contended that the first duty Of the
board was to supply private dwellings with
water. and If the consumption of water by
manufacturers is large enough to cut off
the supply of water for individuals, the
board has perfect right to shut down OIL
the manufacturers. Mr., Elliott said he
would deliver written opinion on the
subject.
Engineer Hatton of the Street and Sewer
Department presented to the board joint
resolution asking the Water Commissioners
to concur in it for passage by them in con-
junction with the Street and Sewer De
partment Tho resolution compels prop.
erty owners DESTROYS OF having water con-
nections made with their property within
the building lines to first notify either Of
the departments, who will have the work
done and charge the same to the property
holder.
A committee OF the Master Plumbers
Association appeared before the Water
Commissioners and asked that action be
deferred until the association had ex-
amined into the merits of the resolution.
out OF courtesy to the plumbers no action
was taken for the present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31


CLAYMoST, Jan. 2S.-The cold snap made
fun for the boys and, girls, and furnished
those who had not filled their ice houses
an opportunity to do SO. The ice was 81
inches thick and of fine quality. The
snow and sleet storm was very heavy the
fore part of Friday night. turning to a
heavy rain, which lasted until morning.
The rain washed the back roads badly and
the creeks were very high.
The regular monthly meeting of Clay
mont Gun Club was held Friday night.
On Saturday afternoon badge shoot
took place, n large number being in at
tendance. Albert g. Edwards and Lot
Casey tied on the score, breaking II each
out of % blue rocks. The two contestants
then shot again for the badge, which was
won by Mr.. Edwards. The badge is con-
tended for once n month.
Eiwood Bigger, Jr, was awakened at
midnight Friday night by his chickens
making great fuss. He quickly dressed
and found on opening the chicken house
ddoora large opossum, which he captured.
1t was given to q colored brother for q
sAyory dish.
Revival services are being held in the
III. U. Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
lyOTER.


DOVER. Jan. 20.-Revival services in
Wesley NJ. Il. Church have been brought
to close. They were quite successful
under the guidance of the Rev. DR.. Murray
and Evangelist w. K. Galloway, resulting
in about Is converts. Mr.. Galloway has
gone to Townsend.
For several years past about 40 girls and
women have been employed by the Rich.
ardsOn & Robbins canning establishment
to seed raisins, which are used in the
manufacture of plum pudding, and were
paid s1.50 box. Mr.. Richardson has
just made contract to have the seeding
done in New York by machinery.
About $500 was subscribed in Wesley
NJ. Il. Church, Sunday morning, for the
WORKOUT preachers fund.
Yesterday morning quantity of
excelsior in the cellar of the residence OF
II. Coke Chambers on Bradford street
caught fire. The blaze was extinguished
without any serious damage.
Prof. A. 5, Webster of Wilmington has
organized dancing class here.
Miss Nellie Packard lost pocketbook
containing sl5, few days ago, in front of
the postoHice.
Revival services began in hrmory NJ. +.
Church and the Presbyterian Church last
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Two New York Italians, Ernst Baldwin,
and G. Castagnino, arrived here Tuesday
from New York from which city they had
footed it. The men propose to walk
point is Alaska. Thence they will cross
Behring Sea to Kamtchatka, and, if not
delayed there by the Russian authorities
will march south to China thence across
Asia westward. They allow themselves
three years for the trip around the sphere
which would be very good time for a
pedestrian tour of the Kind which may
cover about 10000 miles. Baldwin, is an
expert photographer and proposes to
obtain collection Of valuable snap shots
en- route. The travellers expenses are
borne by committee of New York fellow
countrymen comprising b. Bertini, Il.
Vignolo, X. Dagnina and Pietro Massetti.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

NEWPORT Jan. 2S,-Last week the friends
of Mrs. Lydia Hanna gave her a surprise
in honor of her 65th birthday at the home
of her son William. Among the numb
present were Mrs. w. A. Weldin, Mrs.
W. stewart, Mr.. and Mrs. George Hirzel
OF Wilmington, Homer Lilley of Newark,
Mrs. w. Wright, Mrs. Zilla Hilyard. Mr..
and Mrs. Il. Clark, MIR. and Mrs. w, Hall,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Philips, Mrs. Jacob King Mrs Lizzie
King, Mrs, Thomas Young, Mrs. James r..
Porter Samuel Dale, Robert Dale and
many others. All spent pleasant evening.
After refreshments the company dispersed
wishing Mrs. Hanna many such pleasant
birthdays.
The young folks of this town have had
quite jolly time skating on the Folly
pond.
Misses. Audrey Miller and Lille Price of
Wilmington spent sunday in this town.
Mrs. John CIeaver and son of Dover
spent several days with a sister Of the
former.
George Snyder of Philadelphia spent
Sunday with his mother.
Miss Emily Finn Of Wilmington spent
Monday afternoon in this town with Mrs.
Parkins.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
MUST KEEP OUR HANDS OFF
Mexico Declines the Peace
Offer of This Country.
RESPONSE OF PRESIDENT DIAz
Young Students Declare In
Favor of War.


MEXICO Cry, MEX, Jan. 2s.--The
Fourth Battalion of Infantry is making
preparations to move from this city, its
objective point being Acapulco, on the
Pacific coast. where IL will be held with
the other forces now there for the trans
portatlon by sea for the Guatemala inva-
sion, ii thus ordered.
Francois Varona Muris, the Cuban Jour
nallst who made such a vicious attack
upon Mexico in connection with the re-
ception OF the Guatemalan minister by
General Diaz. is supposed to have left Vera
Cruz yesterday by steamer for Havana,
Several influential newspaper men of this
capital made petition to Don Romero
Rubio, Secretary of State asking official
action against Muris. Getting wind of
the matter. he quickly left town without
hghting any of the numerous duels which
he had returned TO participate in.
Appearances are that the pending Guate-
malan war will not be as expensive to
Mexico as was at first thought. The gov
eminent has received many proffers of
aid from wealthy citizens of the republic,
and masses of the people are SO enthu
astic i'll their promises that these items.
with the numerous individual apprupria-
lions, will very nearly relieve the treasury
department from material expenditure of
an extraordinary nature. The country is
ready and willing also for special war
tax II the government finds that necessary
City OF Mexico, Jan. 29--It is probable
Mexico will decline with thanks the at
tempt of the United States to intercede in
the Guatemalan affair. The reception in
this capital to-day of telegram from
Washington saying that the United States
will endeavor to act as mediator and that
Minister Gray has started on his return to
Mexico to cooperate with United States
Minister Young of Guatemala. created
much unfRvorable comment in the limited
circles in which it was made public.
President Diaz. when asked how the
proffer would be received by Mexico, very
politely replied that the country in general
naturally felt grateful to the United States
as sister republic in its desire 10 sustain
peace, which were exactly his own wishes,
put while expressing his gratitude, the
President did mt say the offer would be
accepted. I'm all such cases settlement of
the matter at issue must depend upon the
consent of the parties directly concerned"
said General Diaz.
YOUNG MEN WILD FOR WAR.
GUADALAJARA, MEX, Jan. 2D.-To.day a
large number of students held a demon
stration in which hundreds of young
men from the schools of medicine, law
and other colleges of this city took part.
showing the patriotism of the youth of
Jalisco on the Guatemalan matter. The
company marched to the governors palace
where, i'll the presence of thousands of
spectators, addresses full of fire were de-
livered by leading students, and in which
they gave the word Of the young men of
the State to be on hand in any emergency
in which the general government might
find their services useful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
SHE HELD THE BURGLAR.


Snt III AANE summer AAOhne
and Handed Him Over TO an Officer.
OXFORD, Pa, Jan. 27.-To the pluck and
determination of Miss Maggie Fred is due
the capture of Joe Morgan, who is sup.
posed to be the advance agent of gang OF
New York burglars, who intended to oper-
ate IN this vicinity.
Miss Fred, who during the winter lives
IN the village of New London, few miles
east of Oxford. has a summer mansion on
Big Elk creek. Yesterday Miss Fred had
occasion to visit her summer residence,
and as she drove toward the house she
noticed smoke issuing out of the big
chimney.
Alighting from her carriage, she threw
open the door, when, to her amazement,
she saw strange man in an arm chair by
a CHEEKY fire in the wide fireplace.
what are you doing there?" asked the
owner Of the estate,
making myself comfortable, as you
see, ma'am," was the insolent reply.
The stranger said neighbor had given
him the key and permission to occupy the
house.
That's falsel" flashed Miss Fred.
There's only one key to the hall door,
and have it.
II shall remain at this door until help
arrives, and IL you stir you are a dead
man !" she concluded with emphatic de-
termination, making gesture as IL to
draw pistol from her satche.
The stranger saw Miss Fred meant bust.
ness, and he remained in the chair.
THE INTRUDER ARRESTED.
A few minutes later neighbor passed
by the house, and Rt Miss Fred's request
started after Constable J. A. Wiley. The
stranger begged Miss Fred not to have him
arrested, and told her he was al orphan
from New York and hnd no nlgpp Ia Ii We
Constable Wiley soon arrived with q
warrant, and after u sharp struggle the
stranger was placed under arrest and
handcuffed. In his pockets were letters
which showed that he was from New
York, and connected with band OF
thieves. 1t is supposed that he was the
advance man of the gang, and settled in
that locality, where rich farmers live, t.
acquaint himself with the residences be
fore the arrival Of other members of the
gang.
After considerable trouble squire was
found AT nome, and the prisoner given Q
hearing He said his name was Joe Nor
gan. and in default of bail was committed
70 jail. On the way TO prison Morgan tolc
the constable that he was actually afrniC
of Miss Fred. He said she was the mos
determined woman he ever saw. He alst
said he had been West, and had Operated
i'll various towns.
The citizens OF the neighborhood ar,
loud in their praise of Miss Fred's heroic
act. The affair occurred in the neighbor
hood of the old New London Academy
famous for schooling prominent men
among whom were Thomas Mexican
George Reid and james Smith, signers o.
the Declaration OF Independence. ant
Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Cont
mental Congress.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

FRANKFoRp, Jan. 2S.-Wiliam Hudson
of near town lost valuable trotting horse
Saturday by having its neck broken. The
horse was being driven over the frozen
ground, when it slipped and fell. striking
ON its head. Death was almost instan-
taneOuS.
Considerable complaint is made about
the mixed train which is run on tho
branch road from Georgetown to Franklin
City. 1t is known us the FOWL train, ,'the.
Chincoteague pony express" and other
names. The rough usage on it is getting
to he hy-word. When the conductor
calls out the name Of the stop he warns
the passengers to remain seated until tho
train comes to standstiil. The train
will sometimes stop so suddenly as TO
break the car windows This road. being
one OF the best feeders to the Delaware
division, the patrons are justly entitled 70
better accommodations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
CoRRALED Owe OF tine "JACKs. .



This knave Came Up and Was Nabbed.
Everett Cook, aged 2l years old, is locked
mp at the police station charged with being
Jack the Exposer." He has been identi-
fled by several women as the man who
has been terrifying residents in the west
ern part OF the city and there is every
reason to believe that this Jack" will be
handed over to the custody of Sheriff
ellis for an indefinite period. For a long
time complaints have been pouring into
the police station about a mysterious
Jack" who has been insulting women on
the public streets by indecent exposure an
disorderly acts, and the police believe they
have got the knave at last.
Saturday afternoon the police received a
telephone message saying that the fellow
was at Beech and Clayton streets. Special
officer Simon Doherty and Sergeants
Shields and Evans responded to the call.
The fellow fled on the approach of the
officers, but they followed him as far as
the Newport road where they corraled the
alleged exposer. He is about 81 years old,
wears a moustache and a light overcoat.
He lives at No. 1908 Maryland avenue.
lie was arraigned before Judge Ball last
Sunday morning, who fined him SO and
costs on three separate charges and SEN
fenced him to go days in Jail. He is being
detained at the police station with the
hopes that he can be identified by other
persons who have made complaint to the
police.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Sheriff Gillis sold the following proper
ties at the Court House Tuesday after
noon: The Delaware sugar beet works TO
Hofecker & Hofecker, for,S20O; property
Of Daniel A. Forrest, east side Of Forrest
street north of Twelfth, to George A.
brick houses, Seventh street between
du Pont and Scott, property of Isabella
Little to same. for $500; house and lot
west side of Forrest street between Thir-
teenth and Cede, to same, for 500
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
LABHEL,

LAUREL, Jan. 2s.--The revival meetings
at the NJ. E. and NJ. p. churches arc still
Tested. All the stores of the town close at
O'Clock each evening and the streets are
dark and deserted. The farming commu-
NIFTY is not we'll pleased with the o clock
closing scheme. A number have come in
town in the evening to do their shopping
and have found themselves shut out.
Laurel now has Chinese laundry oper-
ated by Jack Lee. II Celestial from Balti-
more, who is an object OF much interest 10
the boys and ceuntrymen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
He Believes 1t was Murder.

Oho9boE
L. NJ. S. Winchester. of this city whose
brother, Steven Winchester, of Whining
ton, was found dead at Mountvilc, near
Lancaster, last week. went to Lancaster on
Saturday for the purpose of looking into
the cause of his death, US he believes his
brother was murdered. The murdered man
is known to have had considerable money
with him when he left home, and when the
body was found the pockets were turned
inside out, and not cent of money was
found on his person, There were other in.
dications of foul play.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
rALK oFBIDENING rFNrH STREET
City Solicitor Elliott Asked TO Prepare a
Law Regarding tho Mattar.

City Solicitor Elliott was instructed by
the Board of Street and Sewer Directors
Tuesday night to look up the law and data
to he presented to the Legislature to induce
that body to pass an act looking towards
the widening of Tenth street from Market
to Tatnall. The present width of Della
ware avenue is 70 feet while the width of
Tenth street is but 40 feet. 1t is the inten-
ton Of the board to make the width of
Tenth street and Delaware avenue uni
form.
1t is argued that the widening of the
street could be done on the north side at
very little cost to the city as most of the
buildings are old ones, almost u square
being taken up by an unsightiy foundry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Lizzie Turner was given u hearing be-
fore Justice John A. Kelly Tuesday night
charged by Howard Chambers, with as
sault and battery and general disorder.
Both are colored. Chambers had been
paying court to the duslzy Lizzie. and
when he did not take her to Sunday wor-
ship but chose the company Of another
for Chambers and when he emerged from
the church wearing brand new tile, new
suit and red necktie. Lizzie belabored
Chambers until he presented sorry
spectacle. He had warrant issued for
his assailant's arrest. She was fined.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

A library of the National Reporter is to
be established in the Equitable Building
for the use of the members of the legal
profession occupying the building. 1t is
understood that the library room will be
located on the third floor. The collection
will be complete in every respect. A large
consignment of volumes from the West
Law Publishing Co. of st. Paul, Mimi. is
porter system represents in full all the
court decisions OF the Supreme Court, the
district courts, and all courts of last resort
in all the States and Territories in the
country,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

company which manufactures rubber
hose was arrested by Constable Hurlock
and taken before Justice Sasse last night
week on complaint of II. McCadden, pro-
prietor of the Delaware House, who
alleges that Nicholas owes him for six
weeks board, amounting to SIG. 1t is
claimed that Nicholas contracted the board
bill last summer, and when he returned to
Wilmington last week he was arrested
He was held for further hearing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
One unr of a Train Burned.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 2s.-The Air Line
train from Louisville arrived last night,
minus the combination mail and baggage
car. The car caught fire about so miles
east of st. Louis from an overheated stove
and was entirely consumed. A number of
oyercoats belonging to the train crew and
all of the baggage and mail were burned,
except one registered mail pouch. which
was thrown out by the mail clerk. The
car was detached and abandoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

A new orchestra has just been organized
at the Y. NJ. c. A. under Professor r.
First violin, Joseph Founders, George
Cook; second violin, George Foulk, Ed.
ward Thompson; flute and piccolo, Pres.
ton w. Yeager; trombone, Frank Young;
cornet, Edward Flory: cello. Hevin Marks;
accompanies, a. T. Fothergill. The orches
ira has Monday nights for practice. A
cofnet, clarionet aud bass vioI is vel
nePded
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Deputy Coroner Chandler has received q
letter from W. d. Cameron, living at s15
John street. Toledo. o., asking for infor-
nation about his brother, James Cameron
who committed suicide here Thursday
night. The relative says that if Cameron
left enough money TO give the body a
Christian burial. The coroner said he only
found 81, rs on the body Of the deceased.
The remains will probably repose in
nnttaris field
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

A spirited pair of horses attached to q
sleigh, driven by. Jonn Lynn. became
frightened when the tongue of the sleigh
broke Tuesday afternoon, and the team
ran away. The accident occurred near
Washington street bridge. The horses ran
out the Concord pike, down Vandevel
avenue to Hutton street and to the rail
road. At the latter point the animals were
caught by Policeman Welsh. The hir
and leg OF one horse was cut badly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
Terrific Snow storm in New yor,

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Jan. 2s.-A ter
rife snow storm which has been raging
here for SO hours has blocked highways
and railroad trains. A snow pillow and
two engines have been stuck in the drift
near Three Mile Bay for So hours. The
snow is drifting in faster than it could
be shoyelled out. Passenger trains on
the main line of the road are between
two and three hours late.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

LITTLE Rock. ARK. Jan. 29.--In separate
sessions of the houses of the Legislature
to-day, the ballotng for United States
Senator resulted: Senate-James II. Berry,
mel, r., /. House-Berry. SO; W. NJ.
Fishbaok. IL; w. d. Parks, Pop, o. The
election of Berry will be formally declared
in joint session at noon to- morrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

Bethel NJ. L. Church, down in Sussex,
is so situated that the front door opens onI
in Delaware and the rear door ont IN
Maryland. The smile reminds one OF the
Roman God Janus. the two-faced DEITY
after whom the first month IS na,hea
which gazes with one of its faces at the
old year passing away and with the other
face welcomed the new year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31
supposed Death of Wilmington Man.

Chief of Police Dolan received tele.
gram from Wetherly, Pa, Tuesday, stat.
ing that Thomas Jones had been XII lied in
that city on Saturday, and asking for in.
formation IN regard to his relatives. The
chief learned that William Jones was
missing from his home Mt Eighth and
Bennett streets here, and has been away
for Two weeks. Chief Dolan has forwarded
to Wetherly a full description of the
missineIman together with his photograph
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

PITTsBuRc, Pa, Jan. 2S.-The first Gro
tian Church in the country was dedicated
in this city yesterday by Bishop Phelan of
this diocese, assisted BY large number of
visiting priests. Addresses were made in
Crotian, German, Latin, Bohemian,
Italian, Slavish and English. The Rev.
church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

The Monday Club, colored organiza-
officers; a. G. b. Anderson. President;
James S. Jones, Vice-President; Jervis A.
Smith, Secretary; Charles L. Mason, AS
sistant Secretary; Ambrose Dollard, Treas
urer; Board of Directors, A. G. e. Ander-
son, james $. Jones, Jervis A. Smith, AM
brose Dollard, John Mason, Simeon Hood,
William Till
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

In response TO a request from his rela
tives living at Henderson, Md, Deputy
Coroner Chandler had the body of George
w. Dunning, which was buried in potters
field, exhumed Tuesday and will ship thu
remains to the home of the deceased il
Maryland. Cumming was killed by train
near Middletown On Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-31

William Fairfax, As years old, while sit.
ting in the waiting room at the r.. W. d
h. Station Tuesday, was seized with lit,
He fell off the bench and was removed to
were administered. The man is minus
hofh less, which he said he had lost by
failing In fit on the railroad tracks and
train Striking him. He was sent to Easton'