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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

CHICAGO. ILL.,, March 22.-Four Indian
boys on their way to Carlisle school,
having spent all their money for cigarettes
and fine clothes. have applied to the county
for half-rate tickets.
When these boys, Leaping Panther
Jack Frost and Joe and Manuel Dora
miner, left their homes in the Bad River
reservation, two weeks ago, they were
given plenty of money TO take them to
Carlisle, Pa, and provide for their comfort
and convenience on the way.
They arrived in Chicago about ten days
ago and the attractions proved too much
for them. They forgot while buying new
clothes and kid gloves that they had their
fares to pay. They wrote home for
money; IL came, but was insufficient.
They told their story to President Healy,
of the county board, who knew how to
help them.
The young Indians were profuse in their
thanks and expressed their intention to
leave the city this morning to escape fur
ther temptation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
DARING ROBBERY,
Thieves Enter the Office and Storeroom of
the Union News Co. .-.

A daring robbery occurred early Wednes-
day morning at the office and store room
of the Union News Co. in the r., W. & b,
station. The thieves effected an entrance
by breaking in the door with heavy
crow-bar. Once inside they helped them
selves to as many cigars and books as
could be conveniently carried away.
An Intellectual attack was made upon
the cash drawer before the robbers were
frightened away. The value of the goods
stolen amounts in the aggregate to $50.
The office of the News Co. is the last
in row of small frame buildings situated
on the north side of the station, and run
ming for a distance OF 500 feet. Cars are
frequently kept on the track Just in front
of it, making the place very dark. 1t is be.
lieved that the robbery occurred between
and o'clock. At this time in the morn.
ing there is very little life or commotiou
around'the station.
The manager of the Office, Charles
Burns, left his office on Tuesday night al
o'clock, his usual hour. Upon his arrival
ION Wednesday he discovered evidences
of the robbery. Detective Jones is work,
ing on the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
KNOWLEDGE

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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 the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
alive; efiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyert
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfac ton to 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 Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is lnan
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs
and being we'll informed, you will MOI
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
ExrlrnMENr At NETARk.
Liw.iy Fire in the caskey Opera House
Followed by "a Robbery.

Followed by a Robbery.
At Newark, last night week, fire was dis
covered IN the Caskey Opera House. Dur
ing the early part of the evening, per-
formance was given there by a colored
minstrel company from Wilmington,
Upon the conclusion of the entertainment
and after the large audience had passed
out the play house was closed. There was
then not the slightest sign of fire.
An hour later smoke was seen issuing
through the creyices about the windows
and doors. The blaze was located in the
rear Of the stage. The tiremen worked
promptly and effectively, but such a
quantity OF water had TO be used in quell-
ing the flames that a great deal of damage
was occasioned to the stores beneath the
Opera House.
The excitement caused by the appear
ance of the fire in the Opera House,
was intensified shortly afterwards upon
the announcement that the Wash.
ington House had been robbed. Pro.
prietor Mclaughlin was unable to give
any clue to the thieves. The minstrel
troupe had left town before the fire was
discovered.
The loss to the Opera House is about
900. All the scenery was destroyed. The
other losses foot up about $1,000. Ali are
covered by insurance.
The robbers who visited the Washing.
ton House secured Sl6 in money, some
cigars and some clothing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
STATE sUEDAr.scaoo1s.
The State Sunday-school Association Il
Meet at Lewes, April 4th and 9th.

The state Sunday-school Association to
Meet at Lewes, April 4th and 9th.
The Eighth annual convention of the
Delaware State Sunday-school Association
will meet in the Lewes NJ. L. Church
Thursday and Friday, April 4th and 9Th.
The programme is as follows;
Thursday, April 4-Afternoon Service
of song, reading of the Scriptures, prayer.
appointment OF committees, reading of
minutes. service of song, address of wei
come, response by the president, report of
officers, service of song; address, 1.-THE
Sunday school Convention; Its Aim and
Object" w. X. Crosby; prayer and con-
ference-subject, "Our State sunday
school Work." 5, service of song; Z, ser
vice of song, reading of the Scriptures;
E45, address, 1.-THE Teachers Inspiration
and Power" the Rev. l.. e. Barrett; s. ad-
dress. "TheiSunday-schoo as Character
Builder" the Rev. S. ]. Morris, d. D.; SER
vice Of song.
port of committees; 9.45, address, 1.-THE
sunday-school and Temperance" George
w. Todd; 1870, address, 1.-THE Sunday
school and Citizenship" P. b. Ayars; adj
dress, Success in Sunday.school Work
and How to Attain It," Principal II. S.
Goldey; service of song. Afternoon: Ser
vice of song, reading Of the Scriptures; adj
uress, cnOulu ounuay-ScloOlS De Grauedg''
Charles Baird; address, "Sunday-school
Z Music Mark g. Lohand; address. ''Pri-
mary Work." Miss Clara Mendinhall ser
vice of song. Evening: Service of song re-
ports of committees; address, "The Sunday
school and Christian Missions" the Rev,
s. B. Meeser; address, "What Shall be the
Outcome of This Convention" the Rev.
DR.. G. A. Grise; closing exercises.
The officers the association are: President,
Joseph Pyle, Wilmington, Del; Vice.
presidents. Prof. d. w. Harlan. for New
Castle county; John H. Hoffecker, for
Kent county; ]. b. Gilchrist, for Sussex
county; Statistical Secretary, Aubrey
Vandever, Clayton, DEL; Treasurer, Edgar
A. Finley, Wilmington, Del; Recording
Secretary, H. S. Goldey, Wilmington, Del.
Executive Committee, q. II. Cantwell
Chairman, Walter o. Hoffecker, Charlie.
Baird, DIR. c. r. Jakes, the Rev. l.. A
Bennett, w. X. Crosby. the Rev. ], +
Stonecipher, William II. Gregg, +. G.
Elliott; Finance Committee, Charles Baird
Chairman, Charles w. Pussy, George NJ
Jones, George A. Pennewell, w. X. Crosby
Nea! Comfy, John w. Grinnage; Musica
Director, Professor John K. sweeney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

that of the United States. If she
could do this, what could France, Ger
many or England do with their great
fleets and armies? Volunteers, of
course could be readily raised Ia any
number. But they would not be an
army, and could not stop one any more
than Gambotta's hasty levies could stop
the Germans after Frances regu-
lar army was captured. y
II those who oppose this system
had seen service and, in particular, il
they had been with that little band Of
5000 National Guardsmcn, who IN 1868,
by CHECK" and good luck succeeded in
holding the line of the Suseuehanna
against the advance of Ewells corps
until the Army of the Potomac was able
to overtake Lee and compel him to turn
and had seen the desperate and yet use
less attempt of the authorities to con-
vert into soldiers the "emergency men"
raised by Pennsylvania to defend her
capital, they would have appreciated
that it takes time to make troops, and
more time to make officers. If, how
ever, we can have the boys of the coun-
try, representing as they do, all classes
and conditions OF society, instructed
while young in the rudiments of the
military art, an efficient force can be or
ganized in sufficient time to render
the liberties of the country safe. They
will be the people, and will be always
ready TO defend the liberties of the peo-
Pile against either foreign or domestic
enemies. There will then be no danger
Of this republics sinking to the level Of
China, or into despotlsm like that Of
the so.callea South American republics.
GEORGE W. WISGATE.
BRooKLYN, March 81, 1895.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
GUILTY OF KILLING GIBBS
Boththe Robinsons Convicted
by the Jury.
HUSBAND OF SECOND DEGREE
The Wife Declared Guilty of
Manslaughter.
End of Sensational Murder Trial in
Rochester, y. Y. - Clarence Rohinson
and Hts wife Convicted of the Murder
of Montgomery Gibbs-Intense Interest
in the Verdict.

BUFFALo N. Y, March 2l.-Clarence
Robinson has been found guilty of murder
in the second degree, and his wife, Sadie,
of manslaughter, for the killing of Mont
gomery Gibbs
The verdict of the jury was rendered i'm
mediately on the opening of court to-day.
and the jury having been out since
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
So intense was the interest in the out
come of the trial that the City Hall corri-
doris were crowded long before the hour Of
opening of the court. Sheriffs deputies,
with slaves, struggled with the throng 10
keep them from bursting in the court
room doors. 1t was with difficulty that a
passage,wss cleared for the entrance OF the
hand-culfed pisoners and the judge.
When the jury were in their places, the
intense siraining of attention to hear tn cir
verdict made the court room as silent us
the tomb.
The jury's verdict was: clarence Robin
son guilty of murder, second degree; Sadie
Robinson guilty of manslaughter.
PROMPTLY SENTENCED.
Clarence Robinson was sentenced to life
imprisonment and Sadie to 20 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
IN GEV ERAL.

Mrs. Mary L. Lease has declined a nomi-
nation for mayor Of Wichita. Kan.
The indicted New York police officials
pleaded not guilty before Justice lngrahani
Thursday. The cases are TO be called for
trial OH April LIST.
The treaty notifications between Japan
and the United States were formally ex-
changed at the State Department i'll Wash
ington Thursday.
Secretary Carlisle Thursday appointed
William Martin Aiken of Cincinnati
Supervising Architect of the Treasury, to
succeed jeremiah O'Rourke, who resigned
three or four months ago.
Attempts were made in Washington. d.
G., Thursday, to fire st. DOininic's and St.
Patrick's Roman Catholic churches. 1t is
believed that the same person, mys-
FERROUS woman in black, was the incen-
diary in both cases.
The President has recognized Francois
E. Bruwaert as Consul-General of France
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New
Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, North
Carolina ana South Carolina.
The McCroskey brothers, lessees of the
| Pixies Peak gold mine, at Cripple Creek,
Col, were arrested Thursday OH complaint
of the owners of the NINE the Union
Gold Mining Co., charged with defrauding
the company out OF from S6OOOO to $40, OOu
by diverting valuable ore to their own
| account.
A fire started in Kron's box factory in
New Orleans, early Thursday morning.
Sparks carried by the wind fell in the
yards of the International Cotton Press,
several blocks distant and 10000 bales of
cotton valued at S5Uu00U ere destroyed
The loss on the compress and machinery
is $4,000.
At u meeting of the Treasury Board on
Rules of the Road in Washington, Thurs
day, the memorial Of the Maritime Ex.
change of Philadelphia, recommending
that the line dividing the high seas from
the INLAND waters OF the Delaware river
and bay shall be a straight line draHn
from Cape Henlopen Lighthouse. Della
ware, to Cape May Lighthouse. New Jer-
sey," was presented ana taken under CON
sideration. 1t was decided to communicate
with the maritimeinterests of Wilmington,
Del, and Norfolk, Va, before final action
was taken. Ill.,.
Hart of the Chicago Baseball Club, pro.
poses taking a ball team to Australia after
the close Of the season in this country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

EAsToN, MD, March 2l.-The entire
plant of the W. W. Tunis Il Bro. Lumber
Co, at Tnnis Mills, in Talbot county. was
destroyed by fire last night, Fire started
room of the saw and planning mill half an
hour before midnight, and nothing could
be doneto save the property. A large can,
ming house, belonging to the company,
caught from the mill and it. too, wa.
burned. Nothing was saved but the book.
of the company. Fortunately the wind
that was blowing at the time was toward
the river. But for this the town. it is he
lieved, would have been burned, as tht
Tunis Mills had no fire organization. and
the only way OF lighting fire is with hant
buckets. The loss is $4,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
Faith ourlsts Cause Another Denth.

Los ANGELES, CAL, March 22.-AIrs.
Ella Sammis, wife of u Whitaker black
smith, gave birth to q child two weeks ago
During her illness, instead of providing
medicine and nourishing food, her hus.
band. . Christian Scientist, summoned a
practitioner Of that belief, whose sole
treatment consisted in praying for the
days of this treatment violent fever set
in. Even then homely remedies were dis.
pened with, prayers constituting the sole
treatment. The woman died this morning
and the husband will be summoned before
coroner's jury 20 explain his action,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
GREAT BRITAIN MORE FRIENDLY.


Now Seems Disposed to submit tho Fene-
zuela Quarrel to Arbitration-A Diplo-
matte Triumph for the Administration.
WASHINGTON, March H.--The latest do.
Yelopmonts ia the Nicaraguan question
are of character that at least temporarily
sets at rest any baleful impressions that
may have been created by the strong
ground England had taken in the demands
made by her upon the South American
Republic.
Dispatches received to-day from Ambas-
sador Bayard, at London, in response to
kilograms from this government requiring
him to ascertain the attitude of Great
Britain in case Nicaragua should refuse to
pay the indemnity demanded for the out
rage upon Mr.. Hatch, indicated very
clearly that whatever else might happen
England will not seek to acquire Alneri-
can territory.
A telegram to Mr.. lIayard was the result
of the Cabinet council of yesterday, and
the reply received to-day is regarded as
very satisfactory. The full report Of the
dispatch from Ambassador Bayard is not
forthcoming, but its purport is sufficiently
indicated in the statement herein mem
toned.
No less agreeable to the Government
here is the latest phase of the Venezuelan
question, which, inasmuch as there are
intimations from the British government
Of disposition to submit that case to arbi.
tration, is held to be diplomatic triumph
for the administration. Secretary Gresham
and the British minister had an interview
to-day, which is said to have been satisfac
tory.
Undoubtedly there is better showing
| for the continuance of the long-held
| friendly relations between this government
and that of Great Britain than appeared
| upon the surface Of things yesterday, and
| the pOrtentousness of Which was mani
Tested by the extraordinary and long-con
tinued session of the Cabinet.
At that time the belief was entertained
In some quarters that the determined from
of England on the Nicaraguan affair meant
eventually the control of the canal which
will be built across the isthnus through
that country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

= The tive fth annual session of the Grand
Castle OF the knights of the Golden Eagle
VIII be held IN Odd Fellows Hall, Dover,
OIL Monday, Aprl LIST. The various castles
part. Wilmington Commandery. M d
and the Crusaders Commaudery have ali
ready begun to make preparations for the
event. Mayor keedy will deliver the nd.
dress OF welcome ut the Opera House.
where the Governor and Secretary of State
will also speak, A street parade viii be
participated in, with II. Nollmer as chef
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Properties Sold ut the County Court Hous,
Thursday Afternoon.


The following properties were disposed
Of at public sale at the County Court
House, Thursday afternoon, by Sheriff
ellis:
The property on Pine street near
McCaulley, belonging to John II. Elamer,
was sold to John Ii. Walker for Syl5.
The following property Of John II.
Flamcr was purchased by Holfecker &
HoHeclier:
The two,story house on McCauley street
between Pine and Lombard streets. $500.
House on Eleventh street, between Poplar
aud Lombard streets, for 5lS5. House No.
III East Eleventh street, for $500,
Hoffecker a. llutfecler purchased the
houses ut No. sos and 52l Lombard street,
property of, J.. II. Johnson, for $1,000
each, and house ON jefferson street. be.
tween Seventh and Eighth streets, for $500.
The same firm bought the three-stury
brick house OF V. Diaer, on Madison street
between Eighth and Ninth streets, for $50,
and the three.story dwelling-hOuse on
Liberty street, property of q. H. Butler,
for SIGO.
The farm of George Barton, containing
about 100 acres, in Pencader hundred. was
sold to l.. Chandler, attorney, for 81, 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
morn sH4M THE RoWANrE.
But Buckingham Was Not the Only Mar
Who Crossed the Kiver-Captain Smith
Also Deserves IA Medal,

But Buckingham Was Not the Only Man
Who Crossed the Kiver-Captain Smith
Also Deserves "a Medal.
Another meeting of the veterans of the
Fourth Delaware Regiment met in the
rooms of du Pont Post, last night week
to discuss the matter Of the medal awarded
to David +. buckingham by President
Cleveland for bravery in swimming the
Rowanty river.
Copies of several affidavits sent to the
war department were read at the meeting
of the vets" showing that Captain Buck.
ingham had really swan the river and
otherwise distinguished himself. The
proof was positive that Captain $. Rod.
mond Smith also distinguished himself in
asimilar manner. As a result the follow
ing was adopted:
RESOLVED, That the President of the United
states be and Is hereby reques ed TO cause a
medal OF honor to be issued TO Brevet-Major
5. Rodmqnd Smith, the President having
already Issued medal 10 Brevet-Captain
Buckingham.
solgsd, That copy Of these resolutions be
forwarded 10 the Secretary Of War, Brevet-
Major ; kodmond smith and Brevet-Captain
David /. buckingham.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
sPORTiSG NOTES.

Daniel Creedon OF Australia, was de-
an eight-round boxing bout III Chicago
Thursday night.
Tommy Ryan had Tom Tracy helpless
in the eighth round ut Chicago Wednesday
night. and the referee stopped the contest.
Tracy did well for three ROUNDS, knocking
Ryan down once. During the last five
rounds Ryan knocked Tracy down many
times, and had him almost out when the
contest was stopped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
Smallpox Scare at pethel.

SFuVIHl VII ubPuFuUHuoU Ut uuHtIlW HHu JUUtEAT
BETHEL, March 2l.-This town was
treated 10 general sensation this week.
when it became nosed about that there
was case of smallpox i'll town.
Every ono shut up the houses and the
streets were deserted. even the postmaster
had few calls for mail that day. and the
housekeepers had rather stint their tables
than visit the grocery.
A messenger was dispatched to Laurel
for physician and was gone nearly all
day while the reign OF terror still pervaded
our town.
Finally the nan of pills and plasters
came and pronounced the case a fever"
4 crier was sent about town to announce
the good news to the imprisoned villagers
and the normal quiet OF the village was
soon resumed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
MUNICIPAL COURT CASES.
Martin Hurley, Who Attempted Suicide,
Again Befnre judge Rnll-Ipther Cnses.


In municipal court Thursday Robert
Allen. colored. was charged with disor-
derby conduct in tine dive, No. Ill Water
street, kept by colored people Jacob
Sanders and Emalinc Sanders appeared
against him and swore that he drew
knife on them. Allen swore that Sanders
tried to strike him with brick, but was
prevented from SO doing by companion.
Judge Ball knew the character of the
house aud dismissed Allen.
Walter 7. POstles, colored, charged with
using profane language paid a fine of So
and costs. 1t cost John Smith, colored. 81
and costs for drunkenness, while Patrick
OBren paid 50 and costs for the spree
which landed him in limbo.
Martin Hurley Of Erie Pa, was before
the court on the charge of disorderly con-
duct preferred by Ivy Ayars, Seventh and
Poplar streets. The prosecuting witness
did not appear against Hurley, and Judge
Ball dismissed him with some friendly
advice,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

Stephen Springer, aged % years. of Mill
Creek hundred, died at his home at $
o'clock last night week. Death was due to
an attack of the grip. He had been confined
to his bed for more than seven weeks,
Deceased was a well-known farmer, promi-
nently identified with the Democratic
party. He was twice candidate of his
party for the Legislature and twice de-
teated. For II years he was trustee of
thepoor Of New Castle county. widow
and five children survive him. His sons
are DR.. Willard Springer of this city Dr..
I. l., Springer and Robert 5. Springer,
farmer of Mill Creek hundred; Rev. I. l..
| Springer Of Apue Arundel county, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28
4 MARCH GARDEN.
Mamie Camm sutton.

There tore the March winds with derisiye
Through the rough stubble; and a sudden
OF ghostly leaves pale tags of shattered
stalks,
Black, breamble-ends, and those light
winged notes
Un-nestd from the ihistles, went a.curl
On yellow sand'clonds swirling round the
walks.
Still walled the winds-as thou,b bid
ghoulish threats
Made gruesome chorus-and soon set
a.creak Wv
The loose.huns gates right sympathetic
Filled with deep means the cedar entrance.
trees
And barred their rusty scrass above the
To the bleak light that shifted gold and
Cloud. hindered. dor no brighter beam
Down, beetle-wise 'twixt wbitened
stems, but met
Swift cetrain seizure in SOME shadow.
nett.
One gust uncuddled Tabbv.cat. tba. Inv
shfuo'sheltered, and furry bundle
flew '"s
To snuggle eave-ward y Still tba
bree2es walled;
Till last, wee green lizard that was sct
10 sun his speck OF shine along stone
OI-scurried for some granny less br"nlcd
Now wavcred DER the weeds wintrT raw
And now their lcaden imagc3 wess
thrown "''e
Where the Magnolias shiyered-'Twas j.,
day was
WHOSE changeful buster marked il
March's own! Ne"
Original.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-03-28

LEAvENwoRrH, KAN, March 22.-James
Howard. turnkey at the Kansas State
Indian convict who is serving a sentence
for murder. The Indian had been ut work
with Ratchet and Howard, who was
near, turned his back. That instant the
Indian sank the blade in his skull, innict-
ing fatal wound. In disurming the con-
vict other guards had narrow escapes. No
cause for the act is known. II is believed
the Indian is insane.