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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20

discuss the case before a vote is taken,
Senator Mitchell OF Oregon will be in
charge OF the majority forces, and
Senator Turpie Of Indiana will look
after the minority's report. None Of
the Populist members have yet decided
to take an active part in the considera-
tion of the case, but it is understood
that Senator Allen of Nebraska will
ask some very pertinent questions.
Tho case is in more complicated
condition now than when the petition
was first presented to tho Senate. The
work performed by the committee
counts for naught. The legal status
Of the case remains unchanged The
action OF the committee in adopting a
favorable report by strict party vote
the admission of The two Utah Repub
lican Senator's; and the intricate con
ditinn of the financial question have
added new features to the case and
make any prediction as to the final
result mere guess work.
A prominent Republican supporter
OF Col. du Pont was asked BY the
representative Of Every Evening for
his opinion as to what action would
be taken. Col. du Pont will be
seated, he replied, significantly.
THE Republicans have majority in
the Senate. =
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
death of Mrs. Anna p. nallowen.

Mrs. Ann P. Hallowell, widow Of
Jesse Halowel, died at her residence
at Rockford Friday morning, aged 86
years. She had been i'll for some time,
but death was probably fastened by
her advanced age Mrs. Hallowell was
sister of Mrs. Sarah 2. Bancroft,
widow of Joseph Bancroft. She was
also sister of the late J. Morton, Will
liam and Samuel s. Poole, all well.
known business men in this city. and
her death leaves Mrs. Sarah P. Ban
croft the only surviving member of the
Poole family. Deceased was a daugh-
ter of the late William and Sarah
Sharpless Poole, She was born in an
old house which formerly stood at Six
teenth and French streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
a STE4M gR ssFE.


Fears Concerning the steamer Oceanic Dis
PEELED by a White star Liner Which Ar
rived a New York Saturday-Detaiued by
a Break in Her Machinery.
New York, Feb. ID. = The White
Star steamer Germanic, which arrived
to day from Liverpool and Queenstown,
reported that on February 18th at
noon, in latitude Al. IA, longitude 81. "a,
she was in company with the British
ste mer Calico, bound from Hull for
Boston, having in tow the stea mer
Oceanic with shaft broken, steering
west, half north, true.
The Oceanic was on a voyage from
Sunderland to Hampton Roads and
Baltimore She was sighted on Friday
last by the American Line Steamer
New York in latitude 4l.35, longitude
66, since which time no tidings hat
been received Of her until reported by
the Germanic this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
NEnARK.
spee,alcorrespouaenoeo or oasette ana Journa

SpeoialCorrespOudencen nr Gazette ana journal
Newark, Feb. Is. George Dutton,
Jr., colored, for whom three warrants
had been issued, the first dated July
18th, last, was arrested yesterday by
Constable Mote on the charge Of as,
saulting and threatening Samuel Black
son, also colored. While some men
were assembled in William James store
yesterday morning Dutton began TO
quarrel with John Low and when
Blackson interfered Dutton threatened
to run knife through Blackson and
seized cheese knife l6 inches long.
While disarmiug Dutton IA man named
Davis had wrist cut. Blackson was
arrested while playing cards at a house
on Choate street. He was arraignod
before Squire Dean and held in 5000
bail for court. He made several at
tempts to escape from the squire's
office and during one of tho attempts
a window sash was demolished.
Samuel M. Donnell, administrator of
Pusey Pemberton, sued Peter Anderson
of Chestnut Hill for bill amounting
to s131. %. Referees, after balancing
accounts, awarded the plaintiff 81. 96
and costs.
The Delaware College Review for
February is out. 1t contains interest
ing articles on "Ophelia, = Handel"
and ga Court Record.
Mrs. Kate Southard, matron of the
boarding club at Delaware College, will
continue in that position until the end
of the scholastic term. The expenses
last month were reduced TO 81. 92 per
week. Mrs. Lavinia Wilson Of Will
mington, who will succeed Mrs. South
ard, formerly had charge of the board
ing department OF the college.
The manager OF the Delaware College
base ball team has made arrangements
for musical entertainment to be held
in the college oratory next Friday.
Prof. George Hynson, president OF the
School of oratory, Philadelphia, will
be tho elocutionist.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
DEArn Or FnAsK Q eAEE
suocumbed to Paralysis EARLY ON Saturday
Morning at claymont.

"
Special Correspondents OF Gazette and Journal
Caymont, Feb. 15 Frank Graft,
aged 81 years, died this morning, at
u. 45 O'Clock, of paralysis,
Most OF his early life was spent here,
whore his father, Charles Graf, who
is SO years old, resides. The deceased
had been employed in the treasurer's
Office of the p, W. b. Railroad Co. for
several years aud had also been rail-
way postal clerk. Some years ago he
bought a farm near Birmingham Park,
to which he removed. After leaving
there he returned to Ciaymont About
five years ago he was put in charge of
the office of the Oxy- Hydrogen Co., in
Wilmington, which position he held
up to the time of his death He had
been unable 10 go to the Office during
the last two weeks. He was Royal
Arch Mason and generally beloved.
His wife, formerly Miss Carr of Carr
croft, and five children survive him.
Claymont. Feb. Is. THE funeral Of
Frank Graf took place yesterday and
was we'll attended. Services were
held in the Church of the Ascension,
the Rev. j. Harry Chesley officiating.
The music was by the surpllced choir
of St Johns Church, Wilmington The
Masonic fraternity provided pail
bearers and conducted services at the
grave. Interment was made at Newark
Union, near Carrcroft. The grave was
lined with evergreen and flowers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
"Swamp Rabbit"

heSf LnbStef Local RBWS.
"Swamp rabbit is dish celebrated
far and wide through Delaware State
and down in Maryland and served up
at many Of the hotels throughout that
section, but the dish is not known in
this section, and the term swamp
rabbit" is probably unknown to nine
tenths of the people of Chester county.
and we are not so very far from the
Delaware line after all. "Swamp rab-
bit, reduced to everyday Chester
county English is plain musk-rat, the
fiber zibethicus of the naturalist, and
its flesh ia said TO be as good, if not
better, than that of our own rabbits
which are sought after go zealously by
hunters, Tho animal is ceanly in il
habits and when properly served up
there seems no reason why it should
not be excellent and tickle the palate
of man just in the right place.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
UpnIsiNG IN SEQ OF.
Premier and seven Others Murdered-1he
King Protected by Russia.

Yokohama, Feb. 13. -Adyices just
received from Seoul, capital Of Corea,
say that an uprising took place there
on Tuesday, during which the Premier
and seven other officials were murdered.
The dispatches add that the King and
Grown Prince have sought shelter in
the Russian legation. Twi- Won Kun
is also there. 1t is stated that the
King ordered the ministers to be put
to death.
A force of 200 Russian sailors and
marines are now guarding the lega-
tion of that country.
1t is to presumed that Twi-Won Kun
should be Tai Wan-Kun, the father OF
the King OF Corea.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20

WH ERE rs DIR. COxf
A Chiropodist Makes an Extended Visit to
n Patient,

paLlents
A stranger giving his name as DR..
Cox, and advertising himself as 'one
of the leading chiropodists Of the State
Of Pennsylvania, came to Wilmington
about two weeks ago and engaged board
at the Central Hotel. He was of good
appearance, very pleasing manners and
altogether was one calculated to make
a favorable impression. He left the
hotel early Saturday morning to "visil
a patient over the Brandywine, " and
has not returned. 1t may have been
merely a coincidence, hut he left none
of his belongings behind him.
Proprietor Ortlip of the Central has
once more had bis confidence in human
nature shattered and is out Just one
weeks board by the doctor's de-
parture. A trunk, which the stranger
had said was coming, has not arrived,
aud some OF those whom he treated
have pronounced his treatment a fake,
pure and simple.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
wheelmcn saved a nonse.
West Chester Loral News

:
Tho party of wheelmen from this
place who visited Wilmington, on
Wednesday evening, were the means Of
saving house from destruction while
returning early in the morning. When
they arrived at the place they saw
flames bursting from chimney and
sparks flying out at great rate,
threatening at any moment to fire the
roof of the dwelling. The team was
stopped and they never yelled louder
than they did at that moment. The
occupants of the house were aroused
and when the fire was extinguished
the wheelmen drove on.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Guilty Of Riding a Bicycle-
n American Wheelman.

IuU zAIHbIICaH WHuuIIuHHs
A minister in Belleville, ILL.,, was
recently suspended and brought before
his church board, the charge being
that he was guilty of riding bicycle.
A bitter fight took place when the mat
ter came up for hearing before the
board, but the divine was finally rein
stated by very small majority Can
it be possible that in this enlightened
nineteenth century there can exist such
moss.backed individuals as will take
their minister to task for riding a
bicycle? 1t seems almost inconceiv-
able,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
lively Fox Chase.

A fox was liberated at Perry's
Tavern Tuesday afternoon by James
Hand, and a lively chase followed.
There were eight men on horseback
and two packs of hounds, owned by
Mr.. Hand and Abuer Talley. Reynard
led the hunters to Rockland, after a
run of an hour and half But the
willy animal succeeded in eluding the
scent of the dogs at Rocklapd, and
took refuge among the rocks. The fox
was dug out by Mr.. Hand last Satur-
day near Summit Bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Death Of Mrs. Godfrey Thomas.

Mrs. Godfrey Thomas, formerly of
this city, but recently a nurse at the
University Of Pennsylvania, died on
Sunday. Several years ago sne resided
with her husband at No. 800 Gipin
avenue. After the death of her hus
band she went to the University OF
Pennsylvania to fit herself as nurse,
She got along SO well that she had been
advanced to the head of the paid dc,
partment. A few lays ago she burned
her arm, but the wound was dressed
and there was no anticipation of bad
effects. Blood poisoning set in, how
ever, and she died early Sunday morn
ing. Tho bouy was brought to this
city Tuesday and the funeral took
place from the residence of T. Edp ard
Thomas, No. 1919 Shallcross avenue.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. W. Frederick Lewis of the Rod
ney Street Church, whore Mrs. Thomas
formerly attended.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Lodge Anniversary.

The 2sth anniversary Of Lafayette
Lodge, K. of p, was celebrated on Sat
urday night, with appropriate exer-
Rev. Mr.. Mccoy, Grand Chancellor J.:
II. Scott and others. 1t was reported
that with an average membership OF
80, the lodge has in the past % years
paid over Sl1, 800 in sick benefits,
S3, 700 in funeral benefits on the death
of 81 members and paid to 80 members
81, GOO, ON the death of their wives.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
shnters VINO onme 10 crier.

William Williamson, Homer Barry
and Miss Gillespie, the last named
being resident of Woodbury., N. j.,
broke through the ice while skating on
Shellpot creek Tuesday afternoon.
All we're rescued, however, with
nothing worse than bath. Messrs
Williamson and Barry fell in while
trying to rescue the young lady, and
they in turn were assisted by DR..
Jacquess.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Mails Inv Trolley.

On and after March I'd mails be.
tween Media and Chester will be
carried by trolley. Postmaster General
Wilson has notified Postmasters Garrett
of Chester, and Hoil of Media, that he
has approved Of establishing a trolley
mail route between these points. Mails
are now sent to Media via Philadelphia,
and long delays ensue, whereas under
the new system mails will be sent
direct, the intervening distance being
about five miles. The people are
greatly pleased with the idea.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
To be Sold by the sheriff.

Five cases of finished leather, be-
longing to the jerome Glazed Kid Co.,
and seized upon a foreign attachment
brought by the Charles Warner Co. are
advertised for sale by the sheriff.
twenty-five bales Of goat skins in
hair, seized in this city upon foreign
attachment as the property of the
Keen -Sutterlee Co., corporation of
New York, are advertised TO be sold at
sheriff's sale.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
nvnn,ni,antInnreI.

The sound of blasting by dynamite
is heard IN the neighborhood of Laurel,
Pa, where tho heavy rolls which were
idle for years, are being broken TO
pieces by the force of the explosive.
The blasting is done in order that the
sections of iron and steel may be more
easily shipped to Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
miss wilson surnrised.

A surprise reception was given Miss
Wilson, superintendent Of the Delaware
Hospital, ON Monday, in honor Of tho
sixth anniversary Of her connection
with the institution. Tho reception
was arranged by the nurses, the
Misses Boyd, Shade and Whiteman.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
.LANDENnERG.
sn.cInlr,orrnsnond enee ol liaaette And journal

spscialcorresponden Of Gazette aud Journal
Landenberg, Feb. II. The entertain
ment given by the ladies of the
Methodist Episcopal Church Of this
place on Friday evening was grand
success. About $40 were realized.
William Grady, died early Saturday
morning of pneumonia. Mrs. GRADY,
mother of the deceased, is also seriously
i'll and but slight hopes Of her recovery
are entertained.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
bar Association Meetinr.

Judge J. Frank Ball, who was chair
man of the meeting of the Bar Asso-
citation last Saturday, has appointed
the following committee to investigate
the charges against Walter Bacon
William S. Prickett, E. G. Bradford,
Levi G. Bird, Willard Salisbury, and
John Biggs. This committee is to
bring the matter before superior court
il investigation warrants.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Ornhnns, tInIIrt M sesslon.

At session Of the orphans court
Monday afternoon return was made
of the sale OF the real estate Of Howard
E. Woodrow. Prudence Edwards was
administrative and George Lodge. at
torney. The salc was confirmed.
Orphans court will hold Its next SEES.
sion on February 2pth, next Saturday,
the 22d, being Washington's Birthday,
and therefore legal holiday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Railroat, Men III.

p, W. & b. Station Master Thomas
Brison is indisposed. Conductor
Charles Sherburne Of the Delaware di-
vision of the F.. W. s. b. railroad is i'll.
p, W. & B. Detective William I. Jones
isssuffering with the grip
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
nanker shot hy an unknown Assn..in.

Barrie, Ont, Feb Is a.
Strathy, manager of the Bank of
Commerce in this town for the last 10
years. was shot and fatally wounded
to-day by an unknown man who called
at his house. The assassin inme-
diateIy fled
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
cnnrht n ! Rernlrinr shnft

John Lee, coored, was caught in
revolving shaft at the works OF the
Ford Morocco Co. on Tuesday and
his right arm and shoulder were badly
injured. He was removed to the Della
given attention.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
IHUITIUDi
Committee for n G. County.
New Castle County, Aug. 25th, 1904
Commission Of Lunaoy.

A commission OF lunacy sat in the
grand jury room on Tuesday up on
the case of Thomas Francis Begley, who
has been an inmate of the State Hospi-
tai for several years. The following
jury was summoned by Sheriff Gillis:
Nathaniel W. Ratledge, John Gallaher,
William Dougherty, Pusey Pennock,
Ric hard Morgan, Francis a. Foster,
William L. Dilworth, Joseph Bacon,
Alfred 2. Crockett, Jones Guthrie,
r. e. Francis. r. g. Pierce and Will
liam Green. DIR. William II. Hancker,
superintendent of the hospital, testified
that Begley was an insane person, in
capable Of managing his own estate.
Begley's mother, Bridget Begley, gave
similar testimony. The jury determined
that he was insane. Charles B. Eyans,
attorney for Begley, will make report
at the session of chancery court on
March I'd, and an application will te
made for a trustee for Begley's estate.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
AN ISoESDIARR FIRE.
Destruction of the buckeye Glass Works
Monday Morning.

Monday Morning.
Martins Ferry. o., Feb. II. The
Buckeye Glass Works, which were to
have started up to-day with non-union
hands, were destroyed by fire this
morning. The fire was of incendiary
origin. Several previous attempts to
burn the big works had been made.
The plant was owned by A. D. Sea-
mon of Wheeling, and was worth $780,
600. The fire was discovered at O clock
by Night Watchman Stewart. The
building burned as il saturated with
oil.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
cnhsil.I.nrnn Nun,inls.

daughter of Gen. I. NJ. Logan OF New
loik City, and Joseph Hartwell Cabell,
of Cincinnati, son Of the Rev. Philip
b. Cabell OF this city, were married,
by the groom's father at New Jeru.
salem Church Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
winiam J. mi nies suddenly.

William j. Till died suddenly early
Tuesday morning, at his home, No. 931
Spruce street, He had been complain
ing Of heart trouble for some time, but
was apparently as we'll as usual when
be retired on Monday. Deceased was
about l5 years of age and was promi-
nent mechanic. At one time he was
fireman Of one OF the departments at
the works of the Edge Moor Iron Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
cubans to celebrate.

The Cuban sympathizers in this
country will, on February Gath, cele-
brate the first anniversary Of the
declaration of war against Spain by
the Cuban patriots Wilmington SYM
pathizers will probably attend celebra-
tions in Philadelphia or New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Cubnp Aid Sooiety suDner.

A supper will be given by the ladies
of the Cuban Aid Society in Eden Hall
next Wednesday evening, A tempting
menu will be served, and it is hoped to
realize a good sum.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
NeweIl.parlason Marriage.

John A. Newell, the ball player, and
Miss Mary Il. Davidson of Jonesport,
Mo-, were married Monday afternoon
at st. Paul's Catholic Church by the
Rev. M. X. Fallon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Newell left for wedding trip north.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20

The stock Of the Empire Store, 200
Market street, was sold out at sheriff 9
sale Tuesday morning, Abraham Green
baum was the owner. The goods were
sold to Jacob Greenbaum, his brother,
for $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
KEssELs Nv COLLISION.
The Steamer Majesty sunk at tSouthaInpto
by the American Liner Paris.

Uy INC HihsrItah I+IHer 1HTIs'
Southampton, Feb. is. While the
American Line steamer Paris, Capt.
Watkins, from New York on February
9th, was docking here at o'clock this
morning, she came into collision with
the steamer Majesty, belonging to the
Isle of Wight. The Majesty was sunk,
but all the members of her crew were
saved,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Business Irnproving.

Work in the Diamond State rolling
mills is brisking up somewhat. No,
10 mill started on double turn Tuesday
night, The Old Ferry mills are run
ming full on single turn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Death Of an Aceti Contrac.or.

william ]. Woodward, contractor,
aged 80 years, died Monday at his
home, No 922 Pine street, of paralysis.
The remains will be inferred in Phila-
delnhia
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
recovered Atter a Lonr IlIn,ss,

Edward Y. Parsons, engineer on the
Maryland division Of the p, W. & B.
railroad, resumed duty Tuesday after
an illness of four months.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
oiItor Holland.

The German steamship STANDARD
cleared Tuesday with l, 26o, 900 gallons
Of refined petroleum, valued at $40 $50.
Her destination is Flushing, Holland.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
NFlr war.
speclal correspondenee Of Gasette and Jonrna

New Castle, Feb. ID. "A pleasant
birthday surprise party. in honor Of
Miss Dorothy Stewart was given last
night at the home of DIR. and Mrs.
David Stewart, Among those present
were: Misses Genevieve Munson, Rosa
Maxwell and Florrie Case and Messrs.
Alexander Cooper, David Stewart,
Richard Rodney, Maxwell Case, Van
Dyke Stewart and Dorsey Rodney.
The Now Castle News has donated to
| the Columbia Athletic Club hand
some rifle, which will be awarded to
the most popular member of the club.
III. III. Price has removed his uphol-
stery department to the store formerly
occupied by Max Gross.
New Castle, Feb. II. Two barge
loads of broken stone, shipped by the
Brandywine Granite Co., arrived here
Saturday The stone will be put on
Delaware. Fifth aud South streets. 1t
is estimated that 1000 tons will be
needed for tho proposed improvement.
The Knights of the Golden Eagle
will remove from tho Opera House to
the Knights of Pythlas Hall.
Patrick Ahern's Sunday. school class
will give a pie party next Monday
| evening. lub pIocceub Will bo uO-
nated to the missionary cause.
George Williams, ST., has purchased
through real estate agent Julian ID.
Janiver for g, 600 the property No
| ll3 North Third street, owned by
Alfred Belts of Wilmington. Several
other sales are contemplated and will
probably be consummated soon.
Miss Florrie Wilson, daughter OF
| Chief Jail Warden Lindsay Wilson,
became extremely i'll last week. AT
fret it was thought che was suffering
from diphtheria, but after thorough
examination it was ascertained that a
fish bone had lodged in her throat
The bone has been removed and she is
recovering.
The Methodist Sunday-school, yes
terday afternoon, elected the Rev.
Vaughn S. Collins and Thomas Frazer,
Jr, delegates to the convention of the
Delaware State Sunday school Asso-
citation.
More persons applied at the Jail last
night for lodging than at any previous
time this winter.
The Office of the Jail is being re-
painted and will soon be provided with
a new desk and new chairs.
| New Castle, Feb. Is. --Ihe work OF
improving the streets by putting
broken stone thereon hogan yesterday
and will be completed as rapidly aH
possible Four men and IL carts are
employed. Tho first consignment OF
stone will probably cover Fifth street
from Delaware to South.
Friendship Lodge, A. o. U. W., will
initiate several candidates Thursday
evening. After tho lodge session the
Mogullians will have bunglo.
The funeral of Miss Maggie Stewart
took place yesterday afternoon. Inter
ment was made at Newport.
The foundry of the Delaware iron
works resumed operations yesterday.
Work in this department is plentiful.
About 10 horsemen and 20 dogs par
tieipated in the fox hunt at Hare's
Corner yesterday. The dogs lost the
scent soon after the fox was dropped.
The funeral OF Margaret Il. Moody
took place yesterday. Interment was
made at the Head of Christiana.
William Hunter will take possession
of the postot1ice in few days.
Complaint is made about people
jumping on trains going from the bat
terry to the outer station.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
CLOSED bytlro sheriff.

Thomas F. Donnelly's store, on King
street between Third and Fourth, was
closed by the sheriff Tuesday morning,
who holds claims amounting to $3.50,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
Repairinr a sin.

A force Of workmen engaged in re-
pairing the B. & o. slip on which
Brakeman Glynn was severely injured
last week,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-02-20
salanf an loo plant.

The Dover Ice Co. $ plant is adver-
tised TO be sold on March Sd by Benja-
min Nields, trustee, under an order of
the United States circuit court.