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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Death of squire McKeowan.

Special Correspondence of Gazette aud journal
Newark, March 80. William Nc
Koowan, Justice of the peace and notary
pubic in this town, died this morning
at the residence of james Il. Steward,
ON ono of the farms of the late James
Morrow of Wilmington, near town.
Mrs. Stewart was neice of the do
ceased. Mr.. McKeown had been fec
BILE for some time. Deceased had been
a justice of the peace in Newark for
more than a quarter of century. He
was born in the north of Ireland 70
years ago and came TO this country
when young man, with his father.
He taught school many years in Newark
and near Whito Clay Creek Church
and elsewhere in the county. Some of
the elderly people here remember him
as teacher in their childhood. He
was originally Wing, but became a
Democrat at the death of the Whig
party, and had been staunch Demo.
crat ever since.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
THE ATLANTIC LEAG UE.
The Indications are That 1t win be u Pro-
porous Organization.

porous Organization.
"What promises to be the most pros
porous and prominent of all the newly
organized baseball bodies,'' saws
Reach's Official Base Ball Guide, sis
the Atlantic League, which will have
representatives at Wilmington, Del, ;
Newark, Jersey City and Paterson, N.
j., and at New Haven and Hartford,
in Connecticut. This organization was
started on December 2Sth, in New York
City, by the election of the veteran ex-
second baseman and bright journalist
Samuel b. Crane, as president, secre-
tary and treasurer. The services and
backing of such skilled and able base
ball managers as George E. Ellis (who
also controls the Grand Rapids club of
the Western League), ID. A. Long, 4.
A. Sullivan, John Irwin and William
Barnie, together with the experience
and influence of President Crane.
should make the Atlantic League an
unquestionabe success. 1t has the
further advantage of a short circuit
and we'll populated cities.
"A meeting was held by the league in
New York on February 18th, when ap-
plications for membership were re.
ceived from Troy, Albany, Waterbury
and MerIden. All were rejected and
the siX-club circuit was retained. Each
club paid guarantee of $500 to the
treasurer 1t was decided to begin the
season April 23d, and to schedule l20
games for each club. "
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
a PUBLIC REQUEST.
A Valuable Gift for a Public Library at
HOckessiu.

The will of Lewis H. Lamborn of
Mill Creek hundred was admitted to
probate on Saturday afternoon and let
ters testamentary we're granted to John
Lamborn, Enos Hopes and Daniel W.
Taylor. The testator left public be-
guest, as expressed in the following
item:
~ give and bequeath the sum of
81, 900 unto Taylor S. Mitchell, M. D.,
]. G. Jackson and Henry S. Kent, in
trust for aiding in the endowment of a
library, reading room and lecture room
in Hoclsessin, to be named after those
who contribute thereto. or such other
name as the trustees select. The said
trustees herein named are authorized
to use the funds herein bequeathed
toward the promoting of useful and
liberal reading for tho community, in
any way they can best devise. until
other benevolent persons join in fur
nishing additional means sufficient to
make more effective provision. "
Mr. Lamborn owned considerable real
estate in Mill Creek hundred near
Hockessin. He was unmarried.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Expression of Appreciation.

Ehen N. Baldwin of Clayinont, who
addressed Banner Council, o. U. A. NJ. !,
at Calvert, Md, February 22d, has
received the following: "At meeting
of Banner Council, o. u. A. M, No
IL, we, as committee, were appointed
to inform you of the great appreciation
of your presence and the patriotic ad-
dress you gave us on Washington 's
birthday. May the Groat Counselor
above add His many blessings to you
and yours. Such are the wishes of
Banner Council Brotherhood. John F.
Berriker, Howard Brown, Committee. -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR.
Numerous Offenders Arrnigned in THE
Municipal Court Tuesday.


Municipal Court Tuesday.
Maggie Billingsly preferred charge
of disordelry conduct against Thomas
Davis. She testified that be insulted
her on the causeway Monday after
noon, but when requested to give more
accurate information she said she pre-
ferred to withdraw the charge. Ac-
cordingly the case was dismissed
Edward Burns, who was arraigned
Monday on the charge of misrepre-
sentation, was rearraigned on the
charge of selling goods without q
license. He desired the court 10 assign
him counsel, and was offended when he
was informed that his request could
not be granted. Capt Chambers said
Burns admitted having soldgoods, and
he also offered to sell godds to him
(Chambers) after he had been arrested.
He had informed the captain that he
was selling goods for Harrie the pawn
broker. City Solicitor Hartman said
Harris told him that Burns was not
selling for him. Burns stated to the
Court that he was taking orders for
goods, and that a license in his case
was not necessary. He was held in
5000 bail to answer the charge at the
upper court.
The prisoner made serious objection
to being sent to the upper court He
made statement, in the course of
which he said. Unfortunately, am
an American born citizen.N Further,
he said that he came here with $500
and had been trying TO make an honest
living. but he had been unfortunate.
George Little, colored, was arraigned
ON "a fsIo ~ I'll
Several young lads testified that the
prisoner was acting in a suspicious
manner in the vicinity of Lancaster
avenue and Rodney street Monday night
They thought he was man who had
attempted to rob house 10 that
locality on Saturday night. Capt.
Chambers, who made an Investigation
after the arrest, stated that he thought
recommendation the prisoner was dis
charged.
Martin and Michael Gardner, two
lads, pleaded guilty to committing an
assault and battery on John Donion.
in his mothers saloon last Friday
night. He picked up knife in order
to keep the Gardners from getting hold
Vi ilf ihlS oHIdSttl .lutul OUt VI
them rushed at him and tried to choke
him and pushed his head through a
window. Mrs. Donlon said the Gardner
boys were drunk and they objected to
go out when she ordered them TO do so.
She denied that they got liquor in her
place. Capt. Evans testified that
Michael struck him in tho face when
the arrest was being made. Officer
Aiken stated that Martin insulted him
carly Sunday morning and he placed
him under arrest for that offence.
Each of the prisoners was fined s25,
and in default of payment, three
months Imprisonment.
Officer Payne was walking ,np French
street Monday, and Alexander Grace,
colored, made an insulting remark to
the officer, and the latter placed him
under arrest, and preferred charge OF
disorderly conduct. In view of the fact
that the prisoner had been locked up
all night, he was discharged by the
court. IL
James Keegan, q respectable looking
farmer from Middletown, came TO VIII
mington Monday and Special Officer
Smith arrested him at French street
station on the charge of drunkenness.
A fine of 81 was imposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
The wilmington and chester Charter,

A reporter of The Gazette was in
formed on Tuesday by Philadelphia
financier that parties in that city con-
templated interesting themselves in the
proposed Wilmington & Chester electric
railway. lie had been informed that
they would buy the charter if it could
be secured at reasonable figure, and
he was pretty certain that IL they
should get the charter they would
build and operate the road. The Will
mington & Chester Co. is still pur-
suing Investigations, and it was stated
by one OF the directors that, as far as
he knew there was no desire to dispose
of the charter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Rnlt,mors 8 nhin snrrnnns.

The committee of arrangements of
the Association of Surgeons of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad met in the
office of Dr. j. A. Ellegood in the
Equitable Building on Monday after
noon. There were present DIR. W, W.
Weaver, chairman, of Philadelphia |;
DR.. Ellegood and DIR. Swithin Chan
dler of this city, and DIR. L. II. Ball
of Falkland. Arrangements were
made for the semi-annua meeting of
the association or April 23d TO 9th at
the Hotel Hanover, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
AtinoEad Nv Nnrrnna.

Harry Baldwin, a miller residing al
Greenbanls, was attacked by three ne.
groes at Fifth and Tatnall streets on
Saturday night and pretty badly used
up, He had offered no offence, and il
is supposed that the negroes took him
for somebody else, lie had narrow
escape with his life, and succeeded in
getting away from tho enraged negroes
before they had an opportunity to seri.
ously injure him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Heirs searcninE for Money.

West Chester, March 80 The heirs
of John George, who died here few
weeks ago continue to be successful
in their search for hidden wealth in
the old house in this borough, where
he and his wife breathed their last
within few hours of each other In
addition TO the 50, 600 in coin found In
two stout boxes a few days ago, it is
said upon good authority that S., 1000
was this morning found stored away
in the same building and that the
money was at once divided among the
six heirs
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
nrn,,nna, nnnrt

Harry Emmons was appointed guar
dian Of Edward Fitzpatrick and James
II. Fitzpatrick by Judge Grubb in
orphans court on Saturday. The pur,
chasers of real estate OF the late John
I. Walker entered their recognizances
and had their respective tracts as,
signed to them by Judge Grubb. This
completes the return of the Walker
estate by Benjamin Nields, trustee, the
sale being confirmed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Battle with hIndians.

Hermosillo, Mex. March 30. Official
advices have reached here of battle
between detachment of government
troops, under command of Capt. Ayala,
and large force of Yaqui Indians
The engagement occurred in the noun
tains near one of the Indian villages
and resulted in victory for the gov
ernment troops. Twenty Indians were
killed and several wounded. Plans are
being made for the concentration of a
large force of troops in the Indian
country and it is believed that after a
vigorous campaign the rebellious In
dians will be conquered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
UNFAIR CRi7ICISM.
Clerk of the Peace Foard Objects to Con
ment Made Concerning Him.


ment Made Concerning Him.
Clerk of the Peace Jefferson b. Foard
does not take kindly to some recent
criticism of his acts in relation to the
placing of names on the assessment
list. An attempt has been made tc
make political capital out of his absence
from the Levy Court. Such criticism
is ill-founded. With the whole oi
March in which to apply for being en-
tered on the assessment list it was not
until about March 10Th that applica-
tions were made in any large number.
Before that time five names had been
put on the list. Since that time about
30 have been added. On March 10th
Mr.. Foard was present until noon and
was away that afternoon. Outside Of
that and of last Friday morning, fol
which time the Levy Court excused
him, ne has been present every day
throughout the month.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Accidental Fire Alarm.

While farmer was delivering load
of hay at the Pullman stables at about
II O'Clock on Tuesday he accidentally
pressed fire alarm button. The alarm
whistle sounded and about rs employees
responded all ready to fight fire. There
was considerable excitement and the
farmer had good laugh.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Carrlnge Ilxhihitnrs.

McLear & Kendall are among the ex-
hibitors at the first annual exhibit of
the Philadelphia Carriage and Wagon
Builders Association now in progress
at the Philadelphia Bourse. Casper
Kendall is member of the associations
committee on freight and transporta-
tion,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Rndiea shinnnd tn ,rnnelinr.

The bodies of Joseph Ford, an adult,
who died and was buried at Concord,
Sussex county, about 20 years ago, ana
of Orlando Paxson Hearne, a child,
who died and was buried at Cambridge,
Nd. about 10 years ago were disinterred
few days ago and Monday they we're
shipped TO Wheeling, W. Va, whore
interment was made. Clifford Will
son, son Of Undertaken Wilson, accom-
panied the remains.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
--,.r.ta atss.' nt ..-.o .,.r,S..

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, March
30.-via Galveston, Tex. The British
steamer Bermuda, from New York.
which, it is alleged, landed arms and
ammunition and a filihustering OK
pedition off the coast of Cuba, arrived
here Yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
DEATHS DNExPEoTED SUMMONS.
James l. smith Stricken Monday Morning
in the PnsInfiice at nnvar.

w tHt nj DbfeTs
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Dover, March 30. james L. Smith,
one of the oldest and most highly re-
spected citizens, died this morning. He
entered the postoflice about o'clock
and began conversing with Postmaster
Gooden about the Harris will case A
few minutes later Mr.. Gooden, who
had continued at his work, noticed
that Mr.. Smiths head had fallen on
his breast and went to him. Mr.. Smith
died before assistance could be sum
moned. DIR. Anderson was sent for and
expressed the opinion that Mr.. Smith
had died of heart failure.
Mr.. Smith was rs years old and had
lived here for 50 years. For long
time he was engaged in the tailoring
business. He was u prominent Demo.
crat and had served as member Of tho
Legislature, as justice of the peace and
as chairman of the Democratic execu-
tive committee of Kent county. He
had lived retired for 25 years. He was
a prominent member OF the Presbyter-
ian Church. His wife survives him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Want the Bu;ldin. to Remain,

Ground was broken Tuesday for the
new annex to the Delaware State Hos
pital for the Insane. The trustees of
tho hospital have decided that they do
not want the old mansion removed, as
it is considered d valuable adjunct to
the institution, therefore tine bid Of
Sharp & Evans will probably be recon-
sidpre0.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
ALocal Transnction.

Mrs. Margaret Buck examined the
post mark on the package In which her
long-lost watch was recently returned,
and she found that it had been mailed
in the city, but as yet the party who
mailed it is unknown to her. The
watch, upon investigation, was found
not to be in as good condition as was
ut first supposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Good Peach Prospects.

Deputy Collector Amos j. Stayton,
who returned Monday from trip
down the State, told an The Gazette
reporter that the peach trees near the
centre of the State are giving indIca-
tions Of good crop. In some places
the buds are already visible. Some of
the trees will probably be heavily
laden with fruit.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Good for zeurfoss.

Pa" Clarke has made request of
the New York management that Zear
foss be assigned to catch his delivery
oil season regularly. That is the
highest Recommendation the now
catcher could get, because Clarke is
considered a shrewd fellow, and no
has no doubt discovered Zearfoss' use
fulness.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
presentation Of n silver se,.

The congregation of Central Church
at 3 O'Clock Monday afternoon presented
the Rev. and Mrs. Swartz with a hand
some tea set furnished by S. ii. Bay
nard II is of tine Colonial pattern and
very beautiful. Each of the four chill
dren was also presented with silver
fork and spoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
st,,,,,,..,.,., - i,re1.

Chief Engineer McMullen of the
steamer Republic is confined to his
home, Franklin and Pleasant streets,
suffering with an injured foot, he
having met with an accident few
days ago while moving barrels on the
boat
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Military Examination.

The board of examiners of the First
Regiment N. G. d., will meet at the
armory in this city on Friday night,
when the officers Of the new company
at Harrington, Captain elect Chandler
of Go. A and Commissary of Subsist-
ance Montague are expected to present
themselves for examination.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
mrhn unrnas or 20 !,

The Ferd Fullmer Male Chorus, as
sisted by 30 ladies will present "The
Heroes of '76, " under the direction Of
Edward S. Grant in the Grand Opera
House, April 22d and 23d. Rehearsas
will be held next Tuesday and Thurs
day eYenings
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
M Put on q sha,l Roni.

Denny Bros. of Penn's Grove will
carry shad from the bay to Philadel-
phia market with the steamer En-
deavor until The strawberry season
opens, when they will put her on the
line between Bridgeton and Philadel-
phia, with the expectation of making
q round trip daily.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
rislermrn nlnI,in.. prannrntinns.

Fishermen in the vicinity of Eleventh
street bridge and Grubb's wharf on the
Brandywine are renovating their cabins
preparatory TO going down the bay to
fish for shad.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
nInrrinpc announcement.

Charles Hoelle and Miss Sophie
Roemer will be married in Sacred Heart
Church on Thursday morning, April
9th. After the ceremony reception
will be held at the residence ol the
BRIDES parents, at Ninth and du Pont
atreats
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Injured ON 4 schooner.

Edward II. Jones living at No. 1865
Fairmount avenue, Philadelphia, fell
while on a schooner yacht ut Penn'e
Grove, n. j., Sunday afternoon, al
sustained Il compound fracture of the
left leg below the knee. The injured
man was taken to his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Errors and Appeals.

The court of errors and appeals is to
meet in adjourned session on April 9th.
At that session the argument in the
case of English VS.. the Mayor and
Council which raises the question of
the validity of Street and Sewer De-
partment sewer lions may be made.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
nsnth ni Mrs. Mary q. puser.

Mrs. Mary A. Pusey died Sunday,
in the s5th year of her age She
was the widow OF Israel Pusey, who
was a member of the firm of Pusey,
Scott & Go.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02

The Rev. and Mrs. ]. A. b. Wilson,
formerly OF Wilmington Conference,
celebrated their silver wedding ami
yersary in Los Angeles, Cal, Mon
dav.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Death of Mrs Iiu,e n. Hoi,.,,

Lille II. Hollett, wife of William II.
Hollett, died on Monday of conshmp,
tion, after an illness of eight months.
She was leading soprano at Union
Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
straet scMnr nlrnctnrs nnmn.

The Directors OF the Street and
Sewer Department, who have been
travelling in the West to gather in
formation concerning street paving,
returned home Sunday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
APerniiar Annihent.

Miss Charlotte Beeson had one of
her ankles broken by the pedal of her
bicycle while coming down hill near
Centreville last Saturday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Nnt a 1vilninrtnn nlnn-

Patrick Joyce of this city desires it
understood that he is not the Patrick
Joyce who was fined in city court for
drunkenness on Monday. the man did
not reside in Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Rro,,e Into n Car.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Delmar, March 3o.-Four men, sup.
posed to be tramps, broke into p
w. g. B. freight car here on Saturday
night. They were captured and locked
up, and this morning were taken to
Dover jail by Detective Hutchins and
Sheriff Shaw of Kent county.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
To woodbury Next sunday.

The Wilmington and Chester Bicycle
Clubs will take a run to Woodbury.
next Sunday, the weather preventing
the trip last Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Admitted to the Asylum.

Henry Huber, whiteman, GO years
of age, resident of Laurel was this
morning admitted TO the Diamond State
thought to be temporarily affected,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Pansion For Minors.

Special cOrrespondenceof Gazette and Journal
Washington, March 31.--The Com
missioner of Pensions has allowed the
claim Of the minors of Isaac Galloway
of Newport.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Club Pron.r,v sold.

The personal property of the Diamond
State Athletic Club was sold Monday
morning by Auctioneer Stidham for
Constable Hurlock, who held claim.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02

Dover, March 3O.-The men were ar
raigned here to-day, and stated that
they were seeking shelter when they
broke open the car. Each was bold for
the upper court in $500 bail All were
cOlored
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
RniIrond worIs ProgresslnC.

Work ON the railroad from Queens
town to Lewes is progressing The
grading near Greenwood is we'll under
way.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
A Sale Stayed,

Tho property of tho Bay Head Il New
York Terminal Co, was to have been
sold by the sheriff on Tuesday, but
the sale was stayed. The property is
in the vicinity of Collins Beach,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02

Manager Lawson of the Pottsyille
State League team expects to get
Pitcher Hawtse of this city
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02

The Chester and New Castle base
ball teams will play in Chester on the
last Saturday in April,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Fire ina Church.

There was a slight fire in the hase-
ment Of West Church Saturday after
noon The loss was 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
superintendent OF nIotlvs Power.

Howard Midlleton has been ap-
pointed supsrfntendent of motive
power in the baltimore & Ohio rail
road.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Death of yyn. II. Trui,t.

William +. Truitt, retired merchant,
died at Milford on Sunday of pnen-
monia.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1896-12-03
wHIRLEp TO HIS DEATH.

Accident to . Man While Attempting to
Place Belt on Revolving Shaft.
BURLINGTON, Ia. Nov. 26-Gus John
son, an assistant machinist at the
Murray iron works, was instantly
killed yesterday morning. He had
mounted to platform IS feet above
the floor, and was attempting to place
belt on rapidly revolving shaft,
when his arm was caught and torn
from the body and thrown across the
building. The betting at the same time
caught his body, and, drawing it up to
the shaft, whirled it around rapidly,
thrashing it against the ceiling and
shaft hangers, and then releasing it,
threw it upon pile Of iron. When
the Mortified workmen who had been
witnesses Of the tragedy reached the
fallen man they found bruised and
broken mass, from which life had fed.
He leaves a family.