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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

order to render il probable, if not cers
tain, that tho archives OF "tho Three
Lower Counties" and Of the State wero
10 be found in tho town of New Castle
down to the day of the battle OF
Brandywiue, and included among them
was the grant from the Duke OF York.
The State government succeeded tine
proprietary Tor coloniaD government
and all the rights Of territory and iuris-
diction which had belonged 10 the latter
among these, TO the colonial records,
documents, &c. This is further demon
strated by reference to Title First,
chapter first of the Revised Statutes of
Delaware (1SG3), defining the soycr-
eighty, Jurisdiction and boundaries CT
the State, in these words:
Sec. .. Thcliuits OF tho State are declared
to be the divisional lines between it and
Maryland, run and marked by commis-
sioners. and approved on the 18th of Janu-
airy. 1863; the circular line between IL and
Pennsylvania, surveyed and marker in
l70l. under u warrant issued by William
Penn in pursuance OF the ieoffment from
the Duke OF York, dated August 2lth,
1852 rs the same has been held, occu-
pied and recognized by the said States re-
spectivcly ever since that time.
Now can there be any doubt that this
deed is a imminent of title, properly
belonging to the State, and under which
il claims the right TO exercise irrisGic-
ton over the territory therein and
thereby granted to William PENN
Only one link in the Chaia OF evidence
is needed to make perfect the right OF
the State TO reclaim this document, the
possession of which il has never sur
rendered. After the secession Of the
slower counties' from the province of
Pennsylvania. the first General Assem-
bly, Of the freemen Of the counties of
New Castle, Kent aai Sussex me. at
New Castle, on the 14th day of October,
! 100, and never again united with the
| province. This separation was recog-
! nzed and ratified by William Penn in
the charter OF privileges granted by him
to the inhabitants Of Pennsylvania and
territories, dated October 2Sth, 1901.
(Vol. l, Delaware Laws, Appendix,
page 43.)
There is TO desire to "trick" Mr..
Rogers, by resorting to legal proceedings
if necessary, to secure the restoration of
the deed to its lawful owners.
If that gentleman succeeds in selling
the document he can only give an inn
/
the purchaser, and he will have to thank
Mr.. DAVE for this exposure of the
whole matter Why should Mr.. Rogers
have "hoardcd" the deed all these years
while the common herd" was kept in
ignorance of its existence? And why
does he not, even at this late day, pre-
sent il to the Historical Society of Penn
sylvania, over the head of the kindred
society of his own State, instead of put
ting it up at auction? Perhaps his
friend, Mr.. Dave, may be able to an
swer these questions? The Delaware
Society is not "moribund," but it would
soon become SO if it had to depend for
aid upon such "far-sighted men" as Mr..
Rogers and the Milford antiquarian"
who gloat over their cherished relics
untQ, weary of the sight, put them up at
auctionl
A MEMBER OF THE HISTORICAL So
GETTY OF DELAWARE.
March goth, 1895.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

quired by this act to be set forth by him
in the account and statement contem-
plated in sections Ia and 10 of this act,
or who shall conceal the fact that there
Is any unpaid debt or obligation of
such treasurer or cemmltte, or the
nature or amount thereof, or to whom
owing, in detail; and any such treasurer
or any other person, who shall inten-
tionally mutilate or destroy any such
book or books of account, shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof, shall be fined
not more than two thousand dollars, or
shall be imprisoned for not more than
one year, or both at tho discretion OF
the Court.
Sec. 10. Any person who shall remove
from the office in which il is filed, or
shall wiltully mutilate, deface or de-
stroy any statement, filed in accordance
with the provisions of this act, shall be
deemed guilty of q misdemeanor, and
upon conviction thereof, shall be im-
prsoned for not less than two months,
or more than one year.
Sec. 20. Ii any person, making any
affidavit under the provisions of ibis act,
shall swear falsely or make o false
affirmation, he shall be deemed guilty Of
felony and perjury, and upon cUnvic-
ton thereof, shall be fined not less than
five hundred dollars, nor more than five
thousand dollars, or shall be imprisoned
for not more than two years, or both at
the discretion of the Court. &
Sec. 81. All fines paid under the pro.
visions OF this act shall be paid over by
the clerk of tue peace to whom the same
are paid to the State treasurer for the
use OF the school fund of the State.
Sec. 22. In this act, unless the context
otherwise requires, the expression
"election" shall be construed to mean
| any election, general or special, for
| Governor, Senators and Representatives
in the General Assembly, or for any
such Senator or Representative, for
sheriffs, coroncrs, members of the Levy
Court, assessors, delegates to any con-
vention called for the purpose of revis-
ing or amending the Constitution of the
State, or of framing new Constitution
for the State, and for Representative
from this State in tho House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States.
The expression political party shall
be construed to mean an organization OF
one hundred or more bona tide citizens
and voters of any county in this State
which shall by means of a convention,
primary election, or otherwise, nomi'
nate candidates for any of the public
offices within this section enumerated
filled by the people at any general Of
special election within this State.
The expression primary election"
shall be construed to mean every cleo
ton held by any political party, organi
cation or association, for the purpose o.
nominating or selecting candidates By
ballot, to be voted for at any subsequent
election, or for the purpose of selecting
delegates or representatives to any pc
litical convention, to be held for til,
purpose of selecting candidates to b
voted for as aforesaid.
Sec. 90. All acts or parts Of acts in
consistent with this act, are hereby re
pealed.
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A NEW IND UsrRF.
Rich Deposits of Feldspar Are Found In
the Vicinity of Boothwyn, Pa, and the
Work of Mining it Has Begun.

Rich Deposits of Feldspar Are Found In
the Vicinity of Boothwyn, Pa, and the
Work of Mining 1t Has Begun.
The work of mining feldspar has
been commenced at Boothwyn, Pa, a
settlement on the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad short distance above the
Delaware line. The National Land Co.
of Philadelphia has control of consider
able property at Boothwyn, and the
work which is going on there is backed
by the company.
A Wilmingtonian who visited the
place yesterday says that the industry
is just in its infancy, but it is reported
that the find indicates the presence Of a
rich deposit of the spar and the people
who are doing the work feel very highly
encouraged. 1t is understood that an
outfit of specially constructed machinery
will be put up at the mines and that
work will begin in earnest in the near
future.
For the present, tits understood, the
spar will be shipped to some mills in
New Jersey to be worked up, but if the
deposit is found to be as extensive as is
indicated, in all probability mill fol
the manufactury of the ware may bC
put up at the Boothwyn mines.
Several Wilmington people have
property at Boothwyn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
FELTON,, March goth, 1895.


Interest in the Coming City Election.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
NEW CASTLE, March 30.-As the day of
election approaches more and more
interest is being taken III the event. Many
persons are interesting themselves, and
for the positions of policemen there, are
said to be ut least IL applicants. As there
are but three policemen in this city there
is sure to be some rivalry. The ticket in
field is: For Mayor, Frank Il. Herbert;
Council. John Schuhardt, Francis Pagan
and William Morrison; Assessor, William
II. Meredith; City Treasurer, William J.
Ferris OF the above candidates Frank L:
Herbert and William j Ferris have served
several terms in the offices for which they
are applicants for reelection. In the City
Council john Schuhardt will represent
the northern section OF this city, William
Morrison the city proper and Francis
Pagan the western and southern parts, SC
that the ticket makes an equal representa-
tiOn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The following officers of columbia
Lodge, No. 90, l. o. o, F., were Installed
by Grand Master w. H. German and
staff, Friday night: N. G. CIV. Cohee;V.
c., Robert w. Pollett; r. s., Samuel /.
Pollett; z. S., w. X. johnson; Treas.
urer, j. NJ. Clarum; Warden, H. L..
Prettyman; Conductor, Smith Rettew.
r. S. to N. G., G. G. Bryon; l.. S. to N,
G., John Sharp; r. S. to V. G., G.. Q.
Watson: L. S. to V. G., H. d. Dillon; o.
c., o. l.. Buckmaster; !. G., William
Speakman; r. S. S., j. L. Holman; l..
s. s., James Spence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Killed by rorty-rour Knife wounds.

CRY OF MEXICO, March 30.-Sen-
tence of death by shooting has been pre-
ferred against Trinidad Villisana, for
the brutal murder of his mistress, an at
tractive young woman named Maria
Rivro. The victim was found dead in
one of the suburbs with A deep knife
wounds inflicted by deadly mackete
lying near, which told its own tale and
caused the arrest of the lover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The Electric Construction and Supply
Co. 3 East Eighth street, this city, has
been awarded the government contract
for the electrical work TO be done at Fort
Delaware. The bids were opened a few
days ago, and the Wilmington firm
being the lowest bidders secured the
contract. Fhe work is to be completed
by April goth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

II. j. Mtilin, baggage master on one
of the trains which was snow-bound at
Mt Pleasant, February Sth to 18th, was
ON Friday presented with medal in
recognition of his services on that
occasion by the passengers. The pres
entation was made by Superintendent
Holiday, to whom the medal had been
sent. 1t was made by S. II. Baynard of
this city, and was of very pretty design,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The remains of the late John McHugh
were inferred Friday in Old Swedes
cemetery, The Rev. NJ. b. Dunlap con-
Quoted the services, which were held at
Old Swedes Church, and the building
was crowded to OVERLOOKING with friends
of the deceased. du Pont Post G. A. r.,
was in attendance and conducted the
funeral with military honors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
A Handsome Mansion Destroyed by Fire.
Special correspondsnceoi Gazette and Journal

SMYRNA, March 3O.--The handsome
mansion on what is known as the Bay
View farm, near Woodland Beach. was
burned to the ground on Tuesday AFTER,
by Thomas s. Clark of povst b:,t was
recently purchased by L. F. Grouse OF
sunbury, Pa. Only the day before Mr..
Grouse moved his househcld effects to this
farm TO get in readiness ior sgrins, and
t. had everything about fixed. He lett the
farm shortly after noon, leaving no one
there. and when he returned, about 1
o'clock that afternoon, he found his house
burned to the ground and nothing left OF
it but the brick foundation. AlltEe house
hold effects were also destroyed, The loss
is about IS, 500, partially insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Rn.. .rrso scnnnl nnr,,rl.

Fire Thursday night destroyed old Rose
Tree school house on the road leading to
New Castle, and the loss sustained is about
left standing. The school is an old land
mark.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Pitcher Thomas Flanagan, OF this city,
has signed contract to play with the
baseball club at Carbondale, Pa, until
July LIST. when he will report for duty
with the st. Louis League team. Mr..
Flanagan wilt go to Carbondale OH April
9Th. and from that time to the LIST of July
will draw two salaries
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

LONDON, March So.-Baron Alcester
Frederick Beachamp Paget Seymour,
G. @. By is dead, age IA years. He
commanded the naval forces of Great
Britain in Egypt in 1882, for which he
received peerage and grant of
E25.O00,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

The Rev. Clarence T. Wilson, son OF the
Rev. ]. A. b. Wilson, is reported very
much improved in health. lie is pastor
of u Methodist church AZ Sea CiiR. \. T.,
and went from that place recently IN
company with his mother, To California,
and at the time be lett was in very poor
health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
THE DUKE or YORK DEED
Reply From a Member of the
Historical Society.
Mr.. DAWES lMPOTENT POSITION
UncaIIed for Reflection Upon
DelaWareanS.

The Historical Society of Delaware Might
he Styled "Moribnnd" IL 1t had not
Taken its Prescnb Aggressive Position
in the Twelve Miie-circle" Deed Dis
cussion-NO Desire TO "Trick" Mr..
Rngers-Ths Latter May THANK mir.
Dave for His Peculiar Exploitation OF
the Whole Question.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Havoc Caused by a Powder Explosion.

Havoc Caused by Powder Explosion.
CINCINNATI, OHIO, March 30.-The
Enquirers special from Lawrenceburg,
Ind, says there was a great consterna-
ton here last night, owing to powder
explosion. The power was in stock and
it is not known what caused its eX-
plosion. Several houses were burned,
causing loss of over $4,000 but no
one was hurt. For time it was thought
the fires would get beyond control.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

A. T. Layton OF Dover, has removed
with his family from Dover to this city.
Mr.. Layton has purchased the grocery
store AT the northwest corner Of Eighth
and King streets and has taken up his resi-
dence at No. 1914 West Eighth street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
FORAFREE ANDFAIR BALLOT
Fext of the Bill introduced by
Senator Pyle.
EXPENDITURES OF CANDIDATES
Heavy Penalties for Bribery
and Corruption.

Candidates for Onioes Restricted to Legl-
innate Expenditures, and Those Elected
or Appointed Required to File sworn
Statements of All Money spent tn their
Campaigns-The Bill in Full.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

WASHINGTON, March S0.-Thc Presi-
dent has appointed Charles Edgar
Brown as postmaster at Cincinnati, and
John G. Hulchins as postmaster at
Cleveland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

Joseph Murphey, former employe of
the Pussy a. Jones Co.. has accepted the
position of assistant foreman in the boiler
shop of Ramsey g. Co., in Perth Amboy.
n. J. Mr.. Murphey assumed his new
duties on Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04

lessneas and loss OF appetite, / am now
taking the third bottle of Hoods SpFsaparilla
and | feel a wonderful! improvemsht My
brother, who was troubled with boils, has been
cured by Hoods Sarsa9arilla,"-Maoel McCul-
Tough, No II South Clayton street, Wilmington,
Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
FOR A STATE WORKHOUSE
Great Need of Employment
for Criminals.
STRONG ARGUMENTS PRESENTED
Viewed From Economical and
Other Standpoints.

Figuresand Facts That Prove the Necessity
OF Providing Employment for Prisoners
in the JaiIs Of This State-Address of
Chief Justice Lore Before the Legisla-
ture.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-04-04
Win Play ut oarbondals.

Hoods Pills are easy to take-easy to buy,
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Dissolution Notice.

Notice j. hereby given that the part.
nership heretofore existing between hi,
undersigned. in Jasper, Indiana. in tn,
manufacture OF brick. has been dissolve
by mutual consent, Mr.. John Geier hav.
ing sold his interest to Mr. Nicholas
Melchoir. who will continue the bust
ness. Either party is entitled to collect
any sums due the late firm, and as il !.
necessary 10 settle the firms business.
all persons owing are urgently requested
10 make prompt settlement
JONI tiEiER,
NICHOLAS MELrHfoR.
y. H. Persons wanting good brick
can get any quantity by applying 10 the
owner, AZ he has over quarter II a mil
lion now on hand.
Sep. p. % 81 Men. MEr.curoR.
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Emma Leming,

The undersigned have dissolved part
nership by mutual consent, and all debt
contracted by said firm mp to Aug. ~
lse5. will he paid 10y said firm. and all
iebts contracted after said date will b.
assumed by Dekemper Bros, the new ol
succeeding firm. All persons who ar,
indebted to Us by open account will
please settle same by Nov, /, 1895 by
ash or good note, cash preferred
Please don't pass this idly by a. the oil
book must be settled up All accounts
not settled by Nov |. 1895. will I've put
in the hands Of an officer for collection
FRANK PIx~IcK.
GEo. DEKENPER.
Henry DEKE urER.
Dubois, Ind. Oct. 4,h 1895. st.
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The undersigned hereby gives notice
to all who are indebted to him by ac.
count, 10 call AMI settle. either by cash
or note, cash preferred and TO those
who are indebted 70 him by notes past
due. TO come and pay the same by Jan
], lssNi, or shall he compelled 10 put
them in officers hands for collection
and may have 10 collect them before that
time. Highest market price will be al
lowed, in settlement, for all kinds of
country produce.
GEORGE HAsgSoua.
Celestine, July 8, '95-Um.
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The game Of baseball last Sunday
wa the most interesting one played
on the home grounds this season.
The weather was cool and all Of the
players in fine fettle. The Jeffer-
sonville Lincks is the strongest that
has been here and kept the boys
playing Ball" II was another
victory added to the Red Jackets
long list. II is pity that 50 many
of our citizens will persist in stay
in, Just outside Of the fence. II a
game is worth seeing il is worth
paying for, and the club needs the
money to pay expenses. The fol-
lowing IL the score:
Innings. ..123 456-S9
Jasper Reds. ~ r00OOO1'-3.
Jeffersonville. .0O10O1OOO-2
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WELcONE.-Mr. John II. Ander.
son, OF Madison township, has en-
gagged the residence vacated Monday
by Mr.. JOS. Benedict, and with his
estimable wife will move to il in a
few days. Mr.. Anderson has been
one Of the most respected citizens Of
this county for many years, and will
be heartily welcomed as a neighbor
by the good citizens Of Jasper. His
son-in-law will cultivate hi farm.
while the old folks will try to take
life easy.
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~rhe Sunday School Conven-
ton at Ireland on Saturday and
Sunday last was great success, and
stirred up an interest in SUNDAY
School work that it is hoped will
bear good fruit. Representative.
were there from six townships in
the county, making it the larges,
and IN st general convention Of the
Union yet held in Dubois county.
The hospitable people of ireland
and surrounding, it literally pro-
vided for all who attend Il tree. and
maintained the prestige Of that
neighborhood for wide-awake citi-
zens. Mcssrs. Meigs, and Weave.
of indianapolis, and Bonner. Of
Nincennes, State workers, were forc-
BILE, eloquentand entertaining speak
ers. County Chairman X. NJ. Mil
burn kept things moving right along
no time wasted-and showed
that he was an excellent organizer
and presiding officer for such an oc-
casion. The various preachers in
attendance discharged the parts as
signed to them with ability, and SUI
perintendents and teachers all adj
ded by their addresses, to the gen.
eral interest.
This Convention demonstrated
that intelligent, Christian people
generally have growing interest in
Sunday School work, and that sue.
conventions, when properly arrang
ed for before hand, can b. made
the means Of accomplishing grea
good.
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~Two jury trials from jefferson
township have occupied "A good dea
OF time OF court this weck-both fol
a. 4 Il. With intent TO kill. Tha
against Andrew Cummins begar
Tuesday afternoon and was given I,
the july Wednesday afternoon
While that jury was out anothe'
was put in the box TO try the thre,
SaIlee brothers for fight asst MAY il
which they are charged with usIn.
knucks and weights, in a drunken
scrap, on another mans head. The
trial is still on Thursday evening
and about 30 citizens of Briseyc
are present as witnesses. Sixteen
Of them came down in a big picnic
wagon.
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~The first frosts Ct the season
in this locality fell SUNDAY and
Monday nights last, and killed the
melon vines and other tender vege
tation. Ice was made an eighth of
All inch thick on Monday night.
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iiarbi>On Trustees Notice.

Notice l. hereby given that the under
lenet- Trustee ii HARRISON township.
ill AT nj 70 township business on each
saturday ~ the year. AT my Office, ami
er~onS having township business 10
rrn-ari arr required to present il to him
n Saturdays.
The township library viii he kept at
ny home in iiaysviile.
Indiana >tho~,l Books are for sale hv
henry Rnehr~chnerk in Hay~ville. ana
liam iIarker in kelleryilie. Indiana.
JpH~ >EITz.
lug 5r. IL r. Trustee
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SUDDEN DEATH.-On Monday
evening about5 O'Clock Mr.. William
Scott dropped dead in his corn field
near Ellsworth, where he was busy
picking beans. Supposed heart dis
ease. He was not complaining any,
and was apparently as vel! a ever
when he went to work. He was
nearly 30 years Of age. and leaves
q widow and five children. The
body was buried next day without
an inquest, and followed TO the
grave BY large number of sympa-
thizing neighbors.
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bT ID, btors TO the late firm Of Pin-
nick, Dekemper 4 Dekemper, OF
Dubois. will do Well to notice the
dissolution adv, in anotherco,umn,
and comply with Their request.
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