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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
soMEnsET COUNT NOTES.
4 PLEASANT KHENINe.

Enjoyable supper and Entertainment of
Eureka Lodge, A. r. A. NJ, on Tuesday
Night.
Euresa Lodge, A. F. A. NJ, held
its semi annual communication in the
Masonic Temple Monday night. About
200 persLns were plesent
At the banquet which followed, ad-
dresses were made by the Revs. II. E.
Montgomery. l.. w. Layfied and John
France Letters OF regret were received
from Bishop Coleman, the Revs. I. L.
Terry and Merritt Hulburd, S. T. d.,
A full orchestra under the leadership of
William j. Parry, rendered fine music.
A pleasing feature of the evenings s
festivities was the presence of double
quartet from the "Old Homestead"
company, which rendered delightful
music. The members OF the quartet
were as follows: H. j. Jose, first tenor
Stephen Paker and Edward German,
second tenors; William Maxwell and
r. L. Rogers, first bass; Frederick
Glare, second bass. Tho quartet sang
1.-THE Bridge" "In Old Madrid "
"The Owl and Pussy Cat' and med
ley. Solos were sung as follows: r. j.
Jose, Answered" and "With All Her
Faults / Love Her Still:' Fred Clare,
"Roclsed in the Cradle of tho Deep. y
+. L. Rogers gave very fine recitation
of 1.-THE Nine fifteen
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12

fully equipped, and that the licenses
be issued for one year only. No action
was taken, and the matter went over.
As matter of fact the licenses ara
only good for year.
The trustees Of st. PETERS FemaA
Orphanage petitioned the board to be
relieved from paying for q sever along
side the building. The communication
was laid over until the next meeting
for action, but it. is altogether likely
that the lien will be cancelled
In compliance with request the
Wilmington City Railway Co, the sec
retary was instructed to notify the
company that the members Of tho board
would confer with representatives of
tho company at any time for the pur-
pose Of considering matters concerning
the company. a#
A communication from the Water
Department asked the board 10 curtail
its use OF city water in flushing tho in
tercepting sewer at jackson street and
just above the third dam in Brandy
wine Park. The board accordingly in
structed Engineer Hatton, and on mo-
tion of Mr.. Simmons the secretary was
directed to request the Water Depart
in streets graded by the Street and
Sewer Department.
The secretary was instructed to have
desk built on the railing in the room
for the use of persons who have busi-
ness with the department.
A request for an electric light al
Woodlawn avenue and Pyle street,
which was made by residents of the
west end of the Twelfth ward, was laid
over until some future time.
1t was decided to place incandesceni
electric lights on Elliott avenue al
Madison and Monroe streets and one or
the avenue between the two streets.
e. L. Dilworth made a proposition
to turn over to the city a private sewer
in Tenth street between Market and
Shipley Action was deferred.
Sewer permits were issued to Fergus
Kelly, William g. Tindall, Mutus
Loan Association, Evans I, Speakman
Dennis Deery, Charles Baird, w, N.
Downing, Owen Traynor, Reliance Fir
Co., James Bradford.
Street Commissioner McClnskey wal
directed to put crossings down on TN
east side of Clayton street, at Chest
nut, Elm, Linden, Maple and Sycamor
| streets, on the north side OF Chestnu
at Clayton and on the north sside o
| Sycamore at Clayton.
Patrick Fancy presented bill TO
So, 086. 81 for stone delivered for stree
paving in 1893. Mr., Fahey said he wa
not particular about the principal a
the present, but he would like to hav
the interest. On motion of Mr.. Pratt
it was decided to lay the matter owe
for week. There seems to be SOM
Misunderstanding concerning the debt
which accounts for it not having beer
paid sooner.
City Treasurer Adams reported
balance in bank to the credit of tn
board amounting to S7s, 103. 80. Th
secretary's collections for the weel
amounted to 32.007. GO. The weekl'
payroll, amounting to 1860. 76, was ap
proved and ordered paid
City Auditor Pyle reported havini
examined the accounts of Secretar,
Wiley for September and October AM
/ found them correct.
Thomas s. Lewis was on motion Q
Director Simmons, elected Street Com
missioner to succeed Col. Francis Nc
Closkey, whose term expires with th
close of the current month.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
PoWDEK MAKERs' pRoJEcE
The du Points Seeking to Import Nitrate OF
Soda by Their Own Ships.

A dispatch from Galveston, Tex,
says: "E. S. Rice of Chicago, general
agent of e. /. du Pont de Nemours &
Co.. OF Wilmington. Del. the largest
powder manufacturers of the world,
and also general agent of the Whining
ton & Northern Railroad Co., and NJ.
J.. Sheppard of the du Pont Co., were
in Galveston Monday on an important
mission. They are seeking to import
nitrate of soda, the principal ingredi-
ent In the manufacture of powder,
through this port from Peru for rail
haul to keokuk, Ia. whore they have
immense powder works. Their plan
is to put on their own line of ships
between here and Colon.
IAN important consideration in their
scheme is TO secure return cargoes to
Peru, which they think cannot be SO
cured here, but which can be obtained
in New York, provided they can secure
freight for their vessels from here to
New York. They had conference
with the Galveston Wharf Co., which
offered them liberal concessions in the
event they divert their traffic through
this port. They left in the afternoon
for New Orleans, for the purpose of
looking into the advantages of that
mort, -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
pOTEE.
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Special ialCorrespondenceu Gazette and journal
Dover. Dec. 1.-The 2lst annual ses-
sion of the Delaware State Grange was
held in the hall of the House of Repre-
sentatives yesterday. Worthy Master
S. Ii. Messick presided and about 80
members were present. The officers
made their reports. The mastor referred
TO the condition and work Of the Ma
tional Grange, which met in Worcester,
Mass, last month, to which he and his
wife were delegates, He recommended
that the State Grange take action to
secure legislation in favor of temper
anee. prison reform and quarantine
against contagious diseases. DIR. A. n.
Neal delivered an address in which he
spoke of the work accomplished by the
Delaware College Experimental Sta
tion.
The telephone line connecting the
business places of this town, with
Rising Sun, Camden and Wyoming is
now an assured thing. The material
has all been purchased, is in town and
the proposed route is being laid out.
The Rev. Henrietta G. Moore of
Springfield, Ohi6; and Miss Mary q.
Hay Of Indiana, will hold meeting
in tho hall of the House of Represen-
tatives Thursday and Friday evenings.
The subject to be discussed is 1.-THE
Enfrauchisement of Women. " Dele
gates to the convention TO be held in
Wilmington will be elected.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
UoMAY SUFFRAGE.

a Call for a Mass Meeting on December
18th and 18th, 10 Organize Delaware
State Association.
A State massmeeting is hereby called
by the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association, to be held in Will
mington at the Unitarian Church,
West street above Eighth, for the pur-
pose of organizing Delaware State
Suffrage Association on the afternoons
and evenings of December 18th and
18th.
The question of woman suffrage is
aggressively before the people of the
whole nation. The glorious example
Of Wyoming, where women have voted
upon every question that men have for
80 years, has answered every objection
of the opponent. She has demonstrated
that none of the fancied ills that theo-
rists declared must follow the enfran-
chisement of women, have proved true
in the actual experiment. Wyoming
is to-day an uuanswerable argument
for the advantages of government
that knows no sen. There remain hut
two States without an organization tc
nush the work for tho enfranchisemen
of women. Delaware is one of these.
The progressive spirit of the State will
no longer permit her to lag behind her
neighbors in this line of march. The
time to act is now.
We earnestly request all the friends
of the cause to be present at this mass
meeting and participate in its delibera-
tions. Entertainment for delegates
will be provided in the hospitahle
homes Of Wilmington. Friends wish
ing entertainment will please address
Miss Emma Lore, M. 400 Delaware
avenue, Wilmington, Del. An lntereat-
ing programme will be provided.
Come one. Come all! Let this he
an earnest and enthusiastic gathering
which shall make al energetic pro.
test against existing conditions-a fit
prophecy OF new time coming when
there shall be a higher and truer
civilization.
Susan B. Anthony,
President.
Rachel Foster Avery,
Recording Secretary.
Carrie Chapman Gait
Chairman Organization Department.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
oAprURE OF BURGLARS.
They Were Enticed Over the Line Bac
Into Delaware.

INTO DelHwhres
Three desperate looking burglars
giving their names as James Monday,
Frank Connor and James Cavanaugh,
were arrested at Laurel Saturday, and,
after hearing before Justice Elliot,
were committed to Georgetown jail for
breaking into the store of j. |. Wind
! sor Friday night.
, The burglary was committed at late
hour. The thieves drilled four holes
into Mr.. Windsor's safe, but failed to
open it. They secured 81 and quan
tity of merchandise Early Saturday
they were discovered encamped just
over the Maryland line by Benjamin
Freeney, who enticed them on the Della
ware side by an offer to purchase the
goods.
They were then captured by Com
stable Davis after a fierce fight. All
the stolen goods and several revolvers
aud kit Of burglars tools were founc
in their possession.
Other goods found at their camp leae
to the conclusion that they are the
gang that has been operating for sew
eral weeks in Kent county, but always
got over the Maryland line in time IL
avoid arrest.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
MASSACRE AT MARS0VAN
The Story Graphically Related by an
American Missionary.
A MONDAY ASSAULT BY TURKS
Slaughtered the Armenians
Right and Left.
TROOPS GUARD THEAMERlCAN MISSION

The Storm Broke over Report That the
Armenians Had Attacked the Mosque
Turks Replied by Assaulting and Murder
ing the ArneDians with Greht Ferouity-
Humane Work by the Caimakan.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Daily News to-
day publishes letter from an American
missionary at Marsovan, which gives
details of the recent massacre there.
Among other statements, the writer
says; t%
1.-THE storm broke over Msrsovan at
noon on the 10th, on the alarm that
the Mosque had been attacked by Ar
menians. Tho Turks at once made an
onslaught on the market. There they
seem to have slaughtered the Armeni
ans right and left, while others attack
ed and looted private bouses This
bloody work began near our promises.
We could hear the storm Of yells and
shrieks, mingled with pistol and mus
lSet shots and the fierce bartering at
doors, and especially on the side nearest
tho girls boarding school.
Tho pandemonium reigned until it
had spent itself there, and then it
surged to the richer fields nearer the
markets. The bullets came hummiDg
over and struck the girls school.
Illt hilbH SlCN
"We had two Circassians ON the
premises who did good service, We sent
them to communicate to the Caimakan,
whom they found patrolling the city
and checking the bloodshed. He said
he had already sent soldiers to surround
our premises. They were soon perceived
in squads outside the walls and allowed
no raid on our grounds. Towards night,
the Caimakan himself came and
brought US guard OF % men, who re-
manned on the premises all night long. Z
Their assurances were very fair and
| God grant they may remain faithful
and that the mass of helpless boys and
girls, pupils in the schools, huddled
together in our houses. may be spared.
aside from the fear Of which might
happen on our promises, the feeling of
helplessness to do anything to check
such horrid work is most distressing,
One poor woman lay in the street whore
she was struck down from noon until
night, Just few yards from the postern
gate Of our grounds. We could see her
through the cracks, but were unable to
reach or to aid her."
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
DEMOCRATS WIN IN BOSTON.
Josiah Quincy Elected Mayor, and the Dem
oGrats sweep Everything in sight.

Josiah quincy Elected Mayor, aud the DEM
oorats sweep Everything in sight.
Boston, Macs, Dec. lo-Tosiah
Quincy, D., was elected mayor of this
city to-day by 4,376 plurality. Out of
registration OF BLOOD over 5000
voted.
The Democrats swept everything,
electing seven alderman, street com
missioner and School Board.
1t is the first time in years that
Boston has seon Democratic School
Board. The Council is overwhelm-
ingly Democratic, and the iubilation
around the streets tonight beggars
description.
Mr.. Quincy may have sported a
"nol1er face" for some time past, but
tonight he wears a smile broad enough
for foot-ba goal.
Tho Republicans are in the dumps.
The leaders are cursing the Rev. Boyd
Brady, who in sermon last Sunday
called upon all believers in Reform"
to vote for Curtis, supplementing his
plea for votes with the announcement
that the A. 7. A. organization was
with Curtis hand and glove. Tonight
Brady is called Curtis Burchard
But men Of sound political iudg-
ment, while admitting that Brady may
have made few Democratic votes say
that Quincy would have won out, Brady
or no Brady.
The Hebrews stuck to Quincy
throughout the city, so did the Ger
mans.
"No license received tremendous
set back. Mayor-elcct Quincy's term
will be for two years.
Tho present mayor of Boston, Mr..
Curtis, is a Republican.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
AprLicArION T0R 4 aKCEIFER
For the st. Georges Fruit Packing Co.-Ths
Chancellor Grants Il Rule.

For tho st. Georges Fruit Packing Co.-The
Chancellor Grants IL Rule.
A session of court of chancery was
held at the county Court House Mon.
day morning with Chancellor Nicholson
presiding.
On motion of Robert G. Harman,
Horace Greeley Knowles was admitted
to practice in the court of chancery.
Charles b. Evans, attorney, present
I'd the application of William S. Ellison
for the appointment of receiver for
the st. Georges Fruit Packing Co.
Mr.. Ellison is one of the creditors of
the company. Other creditors are TO join
with him In the suit. The Chancel-
lor ordered rule issued, directed to
the company, to show cause why re.
ceiver should not be appointed. The
rule was made returnable December
18th.
The petitioner alleges that the capi-
tai stock of the company ia held princi-
pally by Mary A. Pierce, the president,
and George W. Simpler, the secretary
and treasurer. Various mortgages
which are noted as recorded against the
company aggregate S13, 800, and its in
dehtedness outside of that is placed at
sc. 600.
The petitioner declares that the COM
pany's assets will not be sufficient to
pay the obligations, particularly speci-
fed and that, therefore, the company
is insolvent and unable to pay its just
debts
In section 10 of the paper, it is
alleged, "that the insolvency Of the
said corporation has been precipitated
by reason of the sudden departure from
the State of Delaware of the said
George W. Simpler, who was the secre-
tary and treasurer and tho active
manager Of said company, and the one
upon whom the creditors of the COM
pany depended for the payment of their
Just obligations, and that since the de-
parture of the said George W. Simpler
there is no person TO look after the
assets of said company which assets are
wasting -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
MYSTERY PARTLY CLEARED.
Joshua Davis Body Found Monaay-Sup-
posed to Have Bsen Killed by the Acci-

Joshua Davis Body Found Monday-sup-
posed to Have Been Killed by the Acci-
dental Discharge of His Gun.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
Bridgevile, Dec 10.-Joshua Davis,
who disappeared from G. +. Welch's
nearly three weeks ago, has been found.
Monday some gulners discovered his
body in dense woods near Welch s
house. His gun had discharged and its
contents entered his stomach, probably
killing him instantly.
1t is generally believed that his death
was accidental. A forked stick was
lying between his hands and it is sup
posed to have come in contact with the
trigger OF his gun.
Most of his clothing was burned from
his body, 1t was ignited by the dis
charge of the gun.
His family was promptly notified Of
the finding of the body. His wife, to
whom he was married only last Sep
tenber, is frantic with grief.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
NEDIRh.
specal lcorte.nonaenee oI laaetteand Journal

special Corresnondence OF Gazetteand journal
Newark, Dec. Z. Thomas Jones, Jr.,
Of Jones' mill, near Town, died yester-
day morning at o'clock DIR. Joseph
Hearn of Jefferson College, assisted by
Dr. Il. i Rhoads Of Philadelphia, and DR..
Columbus Henry of this town perform
ed an operation upon him last Wednes-
day for appendicitis. Mr. Jones was
in his 42d year. He married Miss Ada
lyman, daughter of John II. Lyman.
Two brothers and two sisters survive
Randolph Jones of Newark, Wal
ter Jones OF Chicago, Mrs. Newlin of
stanton and Miss Sallie Jones. He was
associated with his father, Thomas
Jones, ST., in the -four mill business.
He WAS prominent citizen in this
ueiehborhood and an active member Of
White Clay Greek Presbyterian Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
director ohnmber.' statement.

Mr.. Chambers, speaking on Wednes-
day Of Tuesday nights session of the
Board OF Directors of the Street and
Sewer Department, said that when Di-
rector Simmons nominated Thomas S.
Lewis for street commissioner he sug-
gested Engineer Hatton for the posi-
ton. Mr.. Hatton, he added, is con
structing engineer and capable of super
vising work on both streets and sewers.
His idea was to put MIR. Hatton in
charge of all the work, which, he claims,
would have saved the city $1,000 per
year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
NEw od~TLE.
spesIal correspondenee o. tiazette ana Jourl.al

spesial Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
New Castle, Dec. G. = Friendship
Lodge, A. o. U. W., elected tho fol
lowing officers last EVENING" Patrick
Ahern, Past Master Workman: Orion
Carrick, Master Workman; Francis
Carswell Foreman; Robert ii. Har-
rington, Overseer; James VanArsdalen,
Recorder; James f. Cannon, Finaneicr;
John Thompson, Receiver, Henry Pad
berg, Guide; Joseph Cofield, Inside
Watchman; John G. King, Outside
Watchman; r. Frank Blackburn, Trus-
tee DIR. j. Leroy Fisher Medical Ex-
aminer; b. f. Blackburn, Representa-
tive TO Grand Lodge. -.=...
surprise party was rendered Trustee
of the Poor and Mrs James b. Toman
last night at tho United States Hotel in
honor of the 18th anniversary of their
wedding. Many friends from this city,
Wilmington and Philadelphia were
present. Music was furnished by tho
Colorado Musical Club of Wilmington.
New Castle, Dec. a.-John View,
colored, is the most talked Of man in
this vicinity. Ho was the leading
pillar in Mt Salem A. NJ. Il. Church.
The trustees and stewards held a
meeting yesterday and will take prompt
action respecting his suspension. View
gained admittance to DIR. Black 8
stable by using piece Of broom handle,
with which no raised the long bar that
fastened the door. He admitted to
Mayor Boyd that he had entered the
stable twice. Officer Harrington says
| he never was moro angry than when the
negro offered him 81 for his release.
A fair audience attended the enter
/ l.. 81. hxr hf, r,f
| United American Mechanics Saturday
night. The play was greatly appreciated.
| Charles Fulmer's part was especially
we'll taken. The poetry composed by
Fulmer and Moore was clever piece
OF work.
New Castle, Dec. 10 Residents of
South Fifth street complain that they
are treated unfairly by Council. They
want crossing midway the block.
This is one OF the longest squares in
| the city and cannot be crossed without
wading unless person goes to the end
of the street.
New Castle, Dec. IA pleasant
party was given at the homo of Mrs
1 Frank Hanson last evening. Games
we're played and collation. was served.
| Among Iuose IlIsheuO Msio tuispS9 ''''
Gregg. Edith Hanson, May Matthews,
Bessie Barr, Maggie Gebhardt, Bertha
Matthews and Blanche Hanson and
Messrs. Harry Snavely, George Han
son, George Barr, John Cannon, Albert
Schuhardt and Joseph Hesketh.
Tho mate Of tho survey boat Mer-
maid, while at Fort Delaware yester-
day, nearly fell into one of the pits.
Last evening he arose while asleep and
Jumped overheard off this city. He
had been dreaming of his narrow
escape at the fort and thought he was
jumping 10 save himself. Tho cook
| heard the splash and rescued ham.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
The cnnnainn PremIershin.

London, Dec. TO- Tho Globe this
afternoon says it is rumored that Sir
Charles Tupper will not return to Lon
don after his visit to Canada, announced
to be in order to make the final ar
rangements for the projected fast trans
Atlantic steamship line. In addition,
the Globe says it ia believed that the
Hon. MaclSnezie Bowel will resign the
premiership of the Dominion and that
Sir Charles Tupper will assume that
office,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
GoGDEY COLLEG e.
Its Tenth Anniversary and Christmas
Entertainment.

Its Tenth Anniversary and Christmas
Entertainment.
Tho 10th anniversary and Christmas
entertainment of the Goldey Whining
ton Commercial and Shorthand College
will be held in the Opera House
Thursday evening, December 10Th,
Tho programme is as follows:
Piano solo, Il. II. Crockford humor-
Gus songs, Twin Smith brothers; banjo
solo, "1'he Voyage" tStewartl, Miss
Laura Marks; humorous selection,
George w. Vomiting solos on "Musi-
cal Bells" TwinsSmith brothers; vocal
seclections, Miss Laura Marks, banjo
accompaniment; humorous recitation,
George W. Venting; banjo solo,
"Nellie Gray" and variations, Arm
strongl, Miss Laura Marks; humorous
selections, Twin Smith brothers, The
entertainment will fully equal former
ones and it is honed, excel them. 1t
will be full of Innocent humor and
hearty laughs and every moment will
be thoroughly enjoyed by young and
old alike.
The college Office and halls will be
open daily during the holidays for visi-
tors and the enrolment OF pupils; also
open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
evenings. Day and night sessions will
be resumed January ID.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
spAvlsn nnIsFoRoEMENrs.
Tho Arrival of six Transports with Troops
IN Cuba.

Tho Arrival of Six Transports with Troops
IN Cuba.
Madrid, Dec 10. Dispatches re-
ceiyed here from Havana announce the
arrival there Of six transports with rem
sorcements of Spanish troopa for the
service in Cuba. Gems. Marin and
Pando were also on board,
The recent movements of the insur-
gents in advancing into the province
OF Santa Clara have created consider
able anxiety here.
The committee which organized yes
terday's demonstration against the
municipal council, members of which
are accused of gross abuses, has cahled
to Captain General Martinez do
Campos assuring him that he has
the sympathies Of the population of
this city in his efforts to suppress the
insurrection in Cuba.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRs.

William f. Reime, aged 10 years,
was run over and killed by freight
train on Willow street, above Twelfth,
on Saturday.
Robert Cox, aged 23 years, formerly
of London, Eng, committed suicide
by shooting himself in the breast in,
West Fairmounr Park Saturday even
ing.
The United Labor League Sunday
adopted resolutions urging tho Gov
ernor and Pardon Board TO refuse tine
appeal for a pardon for John Bardsley,
ex-city treasurer.
BY tho death of Mrs. Margaret
Creighton Agnew, widow of DIR. d.
Hayes Agnew, the Hospital of the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania becomes the
beneficiary of bequest of 500, 900 by
DIR. Agnew.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
A Bad Boy.

John Kern, the boy tramp who was
recently arrested in this city and placed
in the hands OF Agent Stout Of the
local Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty TO Children, has bcen turned
over to the Philadelphia Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children;
Mr. Stout mafie inquiry and learned
that tho boy bad served nearly three
years in the Philadelphia House OF
Refuge.