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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Hon. Sir. walker Knows All About
schools.

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Hon. Sir. walker Knows All About
schools.
Professor Francis NJ. Walker (who
has earned the titlel appeared Friday
as the leader Of the House of Represen-
tatiyes in killing the bill which provided
for summer school for teaching
methods, and Us an educator Professor
Walker has moss on his back an inch
long. He argued that IL would be'a
hardship TO compel the teachers of New
Castle and Sussex counties to attend
this school for five weeks and spend
their vacation and money.
Every intelligent teacher and every
student who has given the slightest
attention to the problem of public edu-
cation, knows that the greatest difficulty
is met in securing competent teachers.
Prof. Walker is wiser than all Of them.
The principals Of the public schools of
Delaware were unit for tho establish
ment Of this school, and many of them
appeared before the Legislature to speak
in its favor. One Of them in arguing
for the professional training of teachers,
unfortunately mentioned the fact that a
lawyer must have professional training
before his admission TO the bar, aud
Prof. Walker, realizing from his own
experience how little lawyer needs TO
know about his profession, reasoned
| that taaaI,ae lnaE ,At aaal an ms
anything at all In professional way,
Most of the States In their efforts to
give professional training to their
teachers, provide an expensive system
of normal schools. This little bill was
very modest, and although 1t would
have done wonders towards permeating
the ranks of Delaware teachers with
professional skill and knowledge, il
only involved an expenditure of 81, 200
u year. Perhaps the modesty and
cheapress of the thing brought upon il
the contempt Of the extravagant-minde
Prof. Walker
1t was argued during the campaign
that it was hardly safe to trust oui
school interests in the hands of the Re
publicans. The school teachers Of
Delaware thought of that argunen. as
they saw Prof. Walker - Republican
leader in the House with Ignorance
flashing in his eyes and flowing
copiously from his mouth, jump upon
the best schoo! bill which has yet ap
peared before the Legislature. Possibly
the Republicans are more favorable t
spending two hundred thousand dollar
for penitentiary than one thousand fo
a training school.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
WHITE CAPS WORK BY DAY
A Young Man Thrashed by
Indignant Citizens.
GUILTY OF FILIAL lNHUMANlTY
Allowed His Old Mother to
Die of Neglect.
When lie Returned After Her Death, to
Dispose of Her Property, the Indignant
Citizons Assembled and Administered
Thrashiug in Thorough White Cap
Style.

IHDIAYAroLIs, IND. Feb. 25.--West
been the scene of the White Cap episode
in broad daylight.
A man named Shoemaker was the vic
tim, and a severe thrashinc was admins.
tered in regulation White Cap style by Il
crowd of indignant citizens.
About one month ago Shoemaker's
mother died suddenly, and an investiga-
ton was made TO ascertain the cause of
death. The womun was of advanced age
and the result OF the investigation by the
coroner was report that she died from
neglect.
Immediately after her death tue son left
his home. He returned and made an
effort to dispose Of some of the property
left his mother. A mob of citizens imme-
diately gathered and administered severe
thrashing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
PRISONERS AND PLUMBER RESTORED

Advioes In London Confirm the Reports
of Severe Fighting on istass River--Na-
tive Kebels Defeated with severe Losses
Compelled to Rsisaas PRISONERS and
Restore Plunder-rhrss Mon Killed and
Five Wounded ON the British site.
LONDON. Feb 25.-Advices received here
from Rear Admiral Frederick George ID.
Bedford, In command Of the Cape OF Good
Hope and West Africa station. who has
been cooperating with the land forces OF
the British expedition on the brass river,
Gninca coast confirm the report OF severe
lighting in that locality. tho admiral adds
that Lieutenant Taylor of the Royal Navy
and two men were killed, and i've men
were wounded during the engagement
DIG FIGHT WITH THE NATIVES.
The first adylces from the Brass river
were received Yesterday at Plymouth by
the wife Of an officer who is member Of
the British force. Her husband telegraphed
that big fight with the natives had Oc-
Cured. A later dispatch stated that Major
Sir Claude NJ. Macdonald, the British com.
missioner at Brass. and the officer COM
manding the expedition were severely
wounded. The natives who we're said to
he armed with Maxim and Calling rapid
firing guns were repulseh,
According to details of tho engagement
received here to-day, the British advanced
up the truss river on reDruNry Aou III
steam launches, and the same day they
captured several rebel strongholds and de.
stroyed number Of war canoes. Many Of
the natives were killed and the main body
of the rebels retreated into the interior.
THE NATIVES LOST HEAVILY.
On the following day tho British adj
vanced further inland, and after some
sharp fighting captured and burned tho
native town Of Nimbi. The natives, who
lost heavily. fed from Himbi to the town
of Bassouya. They were followed By the
British, who SHIELDED the last mentioned
town, but did not proceed any further in
land.
Sir Claude NJ. Macdonald. who person.
ally directed the operations. then sent an
ultimatum TO the rebels, notifying them
that unless they surrendered and gave up
the prisoners which they had captured At
Akassa. q month ago, and restored the
booty which they Obtained at that place, y
further attack would be made upon them.
Tho operations were carried Out in a
brilliant manner. Several Of the Niger
prnlauturatn hnllsgag were wounded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

On Monday afternoon the Chancellor
rendered decree against the Allen heirs
in the suit Of Allen VS.. l.eceh An III
junction had been asked by counsel for
the heirs to prevent the sale by the
sheriff Of personal property by Admins
traitor l.eech to his brother peniing the
present suit. Chancellor Wolcott denied
The prayer for injunction. The suit now
goes on for final argument ami decision on
the general allegations in regard TO Leech' S
alleged maladministration of the estate.
Mondays decree was in regard to
personal property. The administrator has
real estate against which the final decision
hns nnssihillLY of establishment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
PLUETTE

Makers insist that nothing
but artificial heat will destroy
the rain-proofness Of this cloth.
Waterproof Serges are be.
coming more and more favor
ties for dresses. Go riding or
rowing, go travelling or tramp
ing-no cali to worry for a
splash Of water or a dash Of
rain so far as the dress counts.
And there's nothing about the
stuff to hint to the casual eye
that it is peculiar in any way.
Navy blue and black; So in.
SE.25 tie yard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

The incident at Dover shows how
wise is the Constitution in preventing a
member Of the Legislature from hold
ing an office whose emoluments are
increased during his legislative term.
Speaker McMullen and his friends when
they discovered how his interests were
involved in the bill for recording the
transfer of liquor licenses, went at work
to defeat 1t. The Speaker is reported to
have appeared before the Senate. COM
mittee to beg that it be killed. Why?
Simply judged on its merits, he favored
the bill. He thought it likely to
promote the public welfare. But now
he knows that it will put to sleep his
chances to be appointed clerk of the
peace. In one hand he weighs the
public welfare, ip the other, his personal
interests. Up goes the public. 1t is
very light aud easy to toss in the air;
but private interest weighs heavy with u
statesman who wants TO be clerk of the
peace. Could there be better illustra-
ton Of the wisdom Of the Constitution
on this point? The Speaker may yet
secure reconsideration Of the matter in
the Senate, and thus revive his dying
ambition. But tho knowing ones say
that the only result will be the deluslon
for some months of . happy dream and
then sad day Of awakening in the
summer, for the clerk of the peace is
intended for another If not o wiser
statesman. Oh my!
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Apanamaker's.
IN The SILK STORE.

Each day new patterns, new
weaves, new beauties-just as
flowers burst into view over
night in a June garden.
All the silk world sends
them. You can stand under
the clear soft light of the
Transept and tell what the
Silk weavers of Lyons and of
Zurich-of the Orient and Of
America are turning out better
than if you we're alongside
their looms.
Some of the latest corners:
Maia Silks at 65c.
Suited to a hundred Silk usos-for
wear, for decoration. Sc inches
wide
3pinks blues
rods Q old rose
2 golden, green
/ nile green
7afeta Plaid Silks at SL25.
For Blouses. Inch square shaded
checks, four combinations Swiss.
French Movclly Silks, So.
A web of black on grounds of
corn hyacinth
old gold rose
eminence pale blue
Irregular lines and dots
.Shados0 7a0eta at SI.35.
A triumph of warp printing-and
of loom work. Many color effects.
Diagonal 7a6etas at $I.25.
Wavy stripes with dots between.
Barre 7a0eta al $I.35.
Shadow printed warp. Black satin
stripes ! inch apart. Beige, green,
blue.
Fancy Gros u SueS at ST.
A play Of hairIine figures on close
sieve OF golden threads.
Pskiw Satin at SI.55.
On gros grain, t-nch stripe.
black and yellow
| black and pink
black and blue
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

NEWARK. Feb. 25.-Gharies Anderson,
workman employed by Justin J. Pie on
his farm on the Depot road. accidentally
shot himself in the left hand and arm ON
Sunday afternoon at o'clock. lie was
up in his room in the back part OF the
house endeavoring to remove the cartridge
chamber from his pistol, which is q smith
~ Wesson six-shooter Of IS Calibrn. one
Of the cartridges exploded and the ball
entered the palm of his hand and went up
tween the wrist and elbow. Dir. IL. q. NJ.
kollocs was summoned and dressed the
wound. No bones were broken and al.
though the wound is ugly it will not prove
dangerous ii blood poisoning does not
set in
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

LOUISVILLE. Ky, Feb. 25.--Clarence
Watta was accidentally shot by Max Bfunn
at l2o'cluck lost night and instantly killed,
Brunn keeps a bicycle store ut Gl9 Fifth
street. Watts and his brother who live
next door, went into his room which Is
over the store and waking him vi began
footing with him, Brunn pulled a pisto!
from under bis pillow after shaking out all
the cartridges as he supposed, iokingly
remarked. "loot out there LII shoot and
snapped the trigger. One cartridge re-
manned in the pistol and Watts was shot
through the heart. Brunn has been
arreated, charged with murder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Make the schools s.,,sr.

\ The Delaware Legislature will do
Sellap let compulsory education bills
}ee1h long sleep. Fathers and mothers
dhn Be as safely trusted as truant officers
ID send children to school.
! " is no light matter for the State to
stkp in between parents and children,
al help to break up parental govern
nht The tendency Of modern move
nights has been too much towards break
ing up homes and destroying family life.
Compulsory education laws are pro-
posed by people with the best OF inten-
tons, but such laws in the long run
must prove irritating to. our people and
injurious to the schools themselves.
Delawareans are showing no indisposi-
ton to send children to school. In 1890
the census found 34,434 pupils enrolled
in Delaware schools.
The point to which the State should
direct Its efforts is the improvement of
the schools. Make the schools better.
Make IL more worth while for the chill
dren to attend.
While our schools have made great
strides of improvement, there are great
strides for them yet to make. 1t is a
matter Of fact that pupils who have at
tended school for years have been so in
differently taught that they cannot at the
end of the tuition, read, write, and
cipher well. 1t is not saying too much
to say that the average school boy who
has been six years in school, does moi
add figures accurately, read column
of the newspaper creditably, or write q
letter well spelled, well written, aud
well expressed. What our schools need
is better teaching and closer supervision
Compulsory education would ut bes
be distasteful to the parents who ar,
doing the best that they can for theil
children. 1t is best for the State IL
make the schools thoroughly eflicien
before adopting harsh measures (which
arc not necessary to bring the children
in
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

CLEVELAND. o.. Feb. 25.-one OF the
boldest acts Of lawlessness which has oC-
Cured in this city for long time took
place in the western suburbs last night.
While a Nickel Plate freight train was
standing III front of the telegraph office,
near the Detroit street crossing awaiting
orders, gang Of tramps appeared and
with drawn reyolvers drove of the crew
of the train. The gang then began break
ing open freight cars and helping them
selves to their contents. They kept sharp
watch and escaped before the police ar
rived. Later two men were arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
VINO KILLED mMuLLESg



Written for Gazette and Journal
Who killed McMullen?
II" said Bob Handy,
As he smiled very blandly,
II killed McMullen."
Who saw him die?
Fred Bach saws, TWAS II
AS he winked the other eye,
~ saw him die"
Who dug his grave?
Hollis says, Frank Walker;
AS soon as lie saw Mac slaughter,
He dug his grave
Who'll be chief Inourner?
No ore yet volunteers,
Who's able to shed tears,
There'll be no chief mourncf.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
DRESS GOODS CHECKS.

Checks are more popula'
than for many years; else
there wouldn't be more than
one h,mared styles Of them
here. From home makers,
from foreign makers--from
anyone anywhere who led in
novelty or neatness.
AH-70ooL checks,
5Oc., 75c., 81, $1.25.
Silk-aNa- Wool Cheeks.
75c., 81, $1.25, $3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Politics IN THE PULPIE
How Lectarer MeHuly Took Advantage
of His Opportunity In Church.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI. Feb. 2j.-The
regular attendants at Fowler Methodist
Church We're quite shocked last night by
listening to a political speech delivered
within the walls Of their sanctuary. Z.
II. b. Franklin was advertised 10 deliver
lecture on Twenty Years in Utah. II
was generally opposed that he would
contine himself TO discussion of Nor.
monism but after relating some OF
his personal experiences in the terri
tory, he hranched off into poll
ties and delivered an impassOncd
address on the subject OF silver coinage
lie also referred incidentally to the tariff
question and particularly denounced the
present Democratic Congress for lowering
the tariff ON lead ore. He claimed that II
had resulted in bringing American labor
III the Utah lead mines into competition
with the cheap labor Of Mexico. MIR.
Franklins address created sensation
especially as II was announced that he had
contributed 5000 toward raising the debt
on the church,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

We have lived in an age and country
where romantic careers have been not
only possible but common, Frederick,
Douglass, who died yesterday in Wash.
ingtou, was born and raised slave;
bearing upon his face the stamp of a
dcspiscd and lowly race. lie was lifted
to atlluent living, 10 national reputation,
and to widespread influence. He he.
came a scholarly thinker, polished
orator, and a man OF accomplished man.
ners. lie was tho best specimen of n
mulatto that the world has known. Ills
life and career were full 81 vivid con.
tragts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

If all the American girls were as rich
as jay Gould's daughter, would they all
buy French counts for husbands Must
We face the stern fact that tho only rea-
son why any Of our girls marry Ameri-
can men is because they are too poor to
buy the foreign made article? II so,
their poverty gives US great JOY. We do
not object so much to the foreign noble.
men getting the American made millions
but it breaks our hearts zee them getting
the American.raisci Girls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Ounf-ed :, r,,aI Do,o ana nIoo.

LEApv1LLE, COL, Feb. 2G.-Karl L.
ncnnison, prominent assayer and min
ing nun, died yesterday from accidental
poisoning. While taking lunch in his
Office he filled belker with water think.
ing it was clean. 1t contained four or five
drops OF cyanide OF potassium and he died
il an hour. Mr.. Dennison was immensely
popular and was to have been married in
April. His mother resides in Geneseo,
N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

ATHENS. GREECE, Feb. 28.--The archi-
tect who was commissioned to examine
the ancient buildings Of this city and
neighborhood, declares that most Of them,
particularly the Parthenon and the
Temple of rhelus, are in a dangerous con.
diJiou owing TO the recent earthquake
shocks, and that il will cost a million
draChnaS to repair them. As a result the
Archaeological Society has issued an ap.
peal to the people Of all countries, asking
them to assist in raising a fund to be de,
voted to the restoration of the buildings
mentioned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
SPRING COTTON STUFFS.

After each other sharp-the
manufacturers on both sides
the ocean. Past triumphs are
but stepsto new achievements.
Theyare pushing Cotton Dress
Stuffs into fields Of beauty and
richness heretofore undreamed
of.
Best of everybody's best is
at our commanded you5rS.
And prices are down as much
as styles are up. ...-
III roc. tile yard.
Black ground Sateens, chintz col.
ored figures, every pattern new
for 1895. Last seasons price, 12tc.
III roc. tie gard.
American Dimities, strines and fir.
nres oil the daintiesJ colorings.
Look very much like the foreign
at 25c.
ut I21ac. the Jard.
American Zephyr Ginghams, almost
as fine as madras; checks, stripes
and plain colors.
Al I5e. the yard.
Cotton Crepes, plain and satin
stripes. made to look like the
Wool Crepes at $500.
HI roc. the ga,G.
Fancy woven Cotton Duck for ont.
ing dress; new cleth for 1895.
At lSc. the ya,H.
Rag Bag Crepe, all cotton, and lust
from tho looms; color tints as ner.
! feet as In Silk Crepe d'Chine,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
CREPE RRlLLlANTS.

Near enough like the Crepes
to be in that swim. But with
a beauty of their own. No
other weave seems to get SO
much Of the brilliancy from
the same colors-just as a
diamond flashes brighter with
the right cutting. Sixty styles,
all silk mixed,
z5c., ST, $E.25.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

TRENTON, y. j.. Feb. 25.-NIrs. Joseph
Light, colored, aged % years, who was
bitten by a dog last December and who
was taken WIKI commissions u few days
ago, died to-day Of hydrophnbia. When
the woman was bitten she had the wounds
cauterizei and no evil effect was felt until
few days ago. -Four prominent physi-
cans Of Ibis city were iii attendance but
nothing could be done to alleviate her suf-
Enrn ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
5Eanamakes'

N ISc. the yaYG.
American Madras, for dresses and
shifting, plaids, stripes and deli-
cate colorings. More than 80 styles.
1t zoe. Tie gard.
Scotch Ginghams, made by one Oh
the hest mills in Glasgow. Mostly
stripes in fancy co dod effects.
First time this quality was i'm.
ported to sell OF less than Csc.
N 25c. the yard.
Scotch and American Ginghams.
Almost every color known IN
Bingham land is worked out in
these goods.
At 25e. the yard.
Japonctte, a real cotton novelty
without the high cost.
At goo. the 11''a.
oxford Cheviots and Novelty Cling.
hams, from Whytlaws. Every yard
is fresh from the steamer; new
patterns.
1T $50. tile yard.
David and John Anderson Cling
hams, fine weaves and silky finch.
1T 37He. tile 1G''a.
French Organizes, rich designs,
color tints like natural flowers.
1t 45e. The gard.
Scotch Gauze Madras, cool and
lovely for the hot days of July
aud August.
At SOC. the rara.
Silk Ginghams, plaids, stripes, dots
and self color figures. The cream
Of American productions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Tie Senate at Dover Thursday must
have made Speaker McMullcn unhappy
when it passed the bill, without amend
ment, adding emoluments TO the office
of clerk of the peace for New Castle
county. The bill requires the clerk to
keep record of the transfer of liquor
licenses, and gives him one dollar for
each transfer recorded Now the Con.
stitution says: mo Senator or Repre-
sentative shall, during the time for
which he shall have been elected, he
appointed to any civil office under this
State, which shall have been created, or
the emoluments Of which shall have
been increased during such time"
Speaker McMullon's mouth has been
watering for that particular plum. But
the thing is beyond his reach now, for
by passing this bill the Legislature has
practically forbidden the Governor to
appoint any member of the present
Legislature clerk Of the peace for New
Castle county. Speaker McMullen knows
now how a number Of candidates for
superintendent of schools felt the other
day when the Legislature passed law
cutting off their chance of appointment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
Twenty YEARS a "MooAsHIN Err
Decrepit Old Mam Who HobbIed Up
the Custom House stems.


An old man hObbled up the steps of the
Federal building at Sixth and King streets
Tuesday morning. BIZ his side was spare
built man, who assisted the cripple up the
steps and through the postotlicc corridor,
thence to the United States court room
above. The old man, with one arm gone,
4 leg twisted and bent almost double,
managed to shamble along by means of
heavy cane, assisted by his companion.
1t was nm odd couple and the sight at
tracted the attention of people passing in
and out with their mail
Everybody asked everybody else who
the couple were and what they wanted.
No one seemed to know them. The small
man was United States Marshal Hewson
u. Lannon. and the old fellow with the de-
crepit form and the tottering footsteps.
was Edward Reed, "moonshinern from
Kent county, who it is said has carried on
anilicitii liquor distillery in Kent county for
20 years. The marshal was taking him to
the court room. A friend Of the old man
from Kent county came up to 20 his bail.
lie put up 500 in realty and the old moon
sinner was released.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
DRESS PLAIDS.

Take thirty of the new styles
such a thirty as could never
before have been grouped
anywhere. Bright colors, quiet
colors-just the sorts women
arc wanting for waists.
rs styles at SOC.
The recent roc, grade.
IS styles at 81.
The recent $1.25 grade.
Other prices between. Il
took a long look ahead to have
Plaids plenty now.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28

Attorney General Nicholson an
nounced Friday that a bill had been
prepared for submission to the Lcgisla-
ture fol the suppression Of corruption
at elections. May the good angel Of
our State watch 1t with loving care and
see that it is passed without any loop.
holes being punched in III
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-28
MINISTER no EXICo.


WAsHNGToN, u. G., Feb, 23.-The Presi-
dent to-day sent the Senate the nolnina-
ton of senator Matthew W. Ransom OF
North Carolina to be envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary Of the United
States to Mexico
Senator Ransom succeeds the late OK
Governor Isaac Pussy Gray of Indiana
who died m The City Of Mexieo recently.