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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Wheslmen who live in New Castle
and work in this city have met with
several accidents on the road between
the two cities during the past few
days. The reason of the trouble is I'M
known to the many riders and ques-
tioning them does not reveal any cause
for the action of miscreants. Last week
large stones were placed on the side
paths and on Monday evening tacks
and thorns we're scattered in the path
way in pretty much the same locality.
George Swami, bridge tender at Market
street bridge and several others had
the tires of their wheels punctured,
An effort is being made to ascertain
who are the miscreants. A fund
will probably he raised and special
effort will be made to bring the guilty
parties to answer for their malicious
work, which may be the cause o
serious injury or death to some of the
riders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Organization of Pilots-Govornor-elect Tun-
neli's Health Improving.

Organization OF Pil0ts-G0vornor-ele Tun-
neii's Health Improving.
Special Correspondence II Gazettean journal
Lewes, Nov. 25. Robert Arnell, A.
Il. Burton, j. O. Hazard, E. Reed
and d. Reed, commissioners appointed
by the court, viewed yesterday the
lands of Can't. William A. West, John
M. Lank and the heirs of the Rev.
George Hall for awards OF damages
from the Queen Anne Railroad 90.
phe interests OF the road were repre-
scented by Wilmer Emory and Charles
W. Cullen. The people OF this vicinity
are beginning to reaizs the probability
OF the construction of the road to Lewes
and thence to Rehoboth at an early
date. A train ran from Greenwood to
Denton, distance Of Is miles. a few
days ago. The contract for construct
ing the road from Greenwood to Ellen
dale, distance of 10 miles. has been
awarded, and it Is expected that the
company will have trains running to
Rehoboth by the next bathing season.
An important meeting Of the Della
ware bay and river pilots was held at
the office of f. O. Maui OH Monday
evening. 1t was decided to organize a
pilots association, and proper financial
arrangements we're completed. Shares
OF the association were put at 81, 100.
The owners Of the old sailing pilot
boats will he paid on iudicious valu-
alton. which will amount to about
S39, 600. -Four of the Oldest boats will
be laid up, and the four newest and
staunchest will be used until the adj
vent of the steam pilotbost. The entire
business Of plotting will be CONSOLE
dated, ana the earnings will be equally
shared by the active members Of the
association, while the superannuated
or inactive members will be allowed a
monthly salary. The new steam pilot
boat, it is expected, will BIZ ready for
service by May or June next. The
association will meet in Philadelphia
next Tuesday, for the purpose OF COM
plotting arrangements and electing OIL
GERS.
Governor-elect Tunnel is still con-
fined to bed. but is convalescing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

AS a result of the inspection of the
bed of tho p, W. & B. railroad track
between Philadelphia and Washington,
which was made on November 9th, the
following prizes have been awarded to
division supervisors and track fore
men who kept their tracks in the best
condition during the past year: Super
visor @. A. Weakley Of Bowie, 500;
Foreman Thomas McGonigal of New
ark. 500; and Foreman Patrick Foley
of Paschall Edward Conner OF this
city, Andrew g. jackson Of Havre de
Grace. William Smith of Stone Run,
and James Bennett of Alexandria, $50
each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
FATAL ExPLOSIoN.
Two Men Killed and Three Injured in n
Utah Mine.

Two Men Killed and Threo Injured in n
Utah Mine.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Price, Utah. Nov. ga heavy ex-
plosion occurred yesterday at the st.
Louis ellison Asphaltuin Co. Is mine,
near Fort Duchesne, in which two men
were killed and three others were
badly injured.
The killed are Charles Anderson Of
Ashley and Andrew earns of Park
City. The injured are freighters from
Price, named Warren and Bunce, and
one unknown.
The explosion was terrific, the report
being distinctly heard at VernRl, 80
miles distant. All ths buildings at the
fort were shaken and many window
glasses were broken. The explosion
was caused by the combustion Of
asphaltum dust and gas, the mine
Immediately taking fire. The flames
rose from all three shafts, 100 feet in
the air,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
LIKE SPANISH INQUlSITION
The Natives and Half-caStes Of the
Philippine Islands Tortured.
SUBJECTED TO AWFUL CRUELTY
Japanese Warship to be Sent
to Manila.
associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
San Francisco, CAL, Nov 25 News
from Manila, brought by the steamer
City Of Picking, from Hong Kong,
shows that the Spaniards are torturing
the natives and hRlf-castes of the
Philippines In manner which sur
passes the cruelty practiced by the
Chinese mandarins in cases OF the
most atrocious crimes. They are also
charged with confiscating the estates of
wealthy half-castes and deporting these
wretched victims to Fernando Pc, on
the west coast Of Africa, place which
has climate that will quickly prove
fatal to them.
These statements are not given on
the strength of reports Of refugees.
james w. Davidson, widely known
correspondent, was commissioned by
the Hong Kong Press to go to Manila
and cautioned to evade the press CEN
sorship; and in several letters, which
he struggled through the lines, he tells
| of what he has seen and what be has
heard on good authority. According to
him, the instruments OF torture used
in the Spanish inquisition three cen
monasteries Of Manila, and were
brought out recently and used to
extort confessions from native and
Mestizo suspects, who have been kept
in jail in Manila and subjected to
hideous treatment. Mr.. Davidson also
intimates that the leading powers OF
Christendom will be called upon to put
an end to this torture, which revivee
the worst features Of the Spanish in
| QUESTION.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26


Monthly Meeting at the Almshouse Yester-
day-The Dispute Over the Bread Con-
tract.
The Trustees OF the Poor met in
monthly session at Farnnurst yesterday.
Superintendent Mccoy reported 2l7
white inmates and 81 colored. Also,
four deaths during the past month, as
follows: Lavinia Coleman, aged 10
years; Mary Kennard, AZ; John Duffy.
So; Obadiah Gebhard, 81. The monthly
payroll of $3.50. II was allowed.
Superintendent Mccoy mado state
ment. He said that the bread furnished
by the contractor, John b. Taylor, was
not satisfactory, and he had refused to
accept it. The contractor had brought
load, after his refusal, and left it.
He had also brought several other
loads, but took them away after making
a tender.
During the noon recess the grand
jury of the county, under the guidance
of the house committee, made a
thorough inspection of the premises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
wELcoMsD no IrrLMIssros.

Pastor and Mrs. II. r. Briggs Given a Cor
dial Reception by the People of Second
Baptist Church.
A most cordial reception was tend.
cred Tuesday by the congregation Of
Second Baptist Church to their new
pastor. tho Rev. Frederic F. Briggs,
and Mrs. Briggs. Tho church was
decorated with potted plants and
flowers and was scene Of warm hos
pitality. Grace orchestra occupied tine
a!cove back of the pulpit The new
pastor and his wife stood near the
entrance of the church with Alfred
Gawthrop, Mrs. r. b. Cook, Mrs. N.
b. Danforth and Mr. Wollaston, who
made IN the receiving party. Members
Of the congregation were introduced to
Mr.. and Mrs Briggs to whom they
gave a hearty welcome. The young
women of the church served refresh
ment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Yokohama, Japan, Nov. %. "A ccord
ing to dispatch from Seoul, capital
of Corea. a number of Corean officers
had been arrested for plotting to seize
the King and force him to return to
the palace from the Russian legation,
where he sought refuge some time ago.
1t is further stated that three Russian
officers and 30 Russian seamen, with a
field gun belonging to the force landed
at Chemulpo by Russian warship,
entered Seoul yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Second Lieutenant H. b. Carter was
Monday elected captain of Co. A, N.
CD, to succeed Capt. Swithin Chand-
Ter. resigned, and Sergt. A. W. Fore
man was selected to fill the vacancy
caused by the promotion OF Lieut.
Carter. The new officers will probably
be examined next Friday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The Pennsylvania Peace Society,
which is a branch OF the Universal
Peace Union celebrated its 18th ami
yersary in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
David Ferris, the Rev. W. W. Camp
hell and Mary A. Fulton of this city
we're present. Among the letters oil
greeting was ono from the Delaware
Peace Society. David Ferris and the
Rev. Mr.. Campbell also addressed the
mating,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF oonrratula.ion..

William U. Mcdowell, commander OF
Smyth Post, q. A. r., has received a
letter from James Boyle, private secre-
tary to Major McKinl e,, expressing the
President elects thanks for the con
eratulatory resolutions recently adopted
BY that organization. Mr.. Boyle says
"Maior Mckinley begs that the mem
bers personally accept his compliments
and good wishes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

It is said to be the intention OF
parties owning or leasing land on the
Christiana near the head of the stream
to have in operation several industries
next year. The reopening of the chan
mel to that point, which is now in pro-
gress, is Frightening the prospects for
business activity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Frank Muhlhauseu and Miss Bessie
M. Jones we're quietly married Tues
day afternoon at Brandywine parsonage
nv the Rev. Asbury Burke. Miss Ella
Edwards was bridesmaid and Albert S.
Munlhausen, brother of the groom, was
groonsman. Mr.. and Mrs. Muhlhausen
LETT Immediately for trip North. On
their return they will reside at No. GIL
jackson street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

AssoclatedPrsss Dispatch BY spsciaI wires
PHILADELPHIA. Nov 25.-Wheat firm, IN cents
higher: No. Pennsylvania red In export elava-
tor g6c.: No 2red spot In export elevator, CSC.
Corn, arm; No. Tor local trade, 32a32ko-
white, &c: No. mixed, e0k a2ic.
Dram, steady; winter in bulk, sloai0.5o; spring
In sacks, S975al0.b0.
Butter, nrm; fancy Western creamery, asc.; do.
Pennsylvania prints &c; do. do. iobbing, at 25a
2Sc h
Eggs, steady fresh nearby, a4c; fresh Western,
23c n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
Con. Hart Soc. No Cause for Action.

Adjutant- General Hart stated to re-
porter of The Gazette on Tuesday in
reply to query, that he saw no cause
for action in the New Castle flag
incident, for as far as be knew no
wrong act had been committed. Had
the members of Co. II. been guilty of
an imprudent act. however, he stated
that he would have ordered an i'm
mediate investigation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
There win De Another Commission,

A new commission will be asked
for on the Gallagher and Townsend
properties at Fifteenth and Market
streets. Even should the owners be
satisfied to accept the awards of IS, 600
and s.. 900 as made by the recent com
mission, the city will move for another
commission.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Intelligence has been received in this
city of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth N.
Polk OF st. Louis. Mrs. Polk was the
widow of United States Senator Trus
ton Polk OF Missouri and mother Of
Mrs. james A. Draper of Wilmington
and Mrs. William F. Causey Of Mil
ford
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The Pennsylvania Railroad Go. has
reduced freight charges on wheat from
the Peninsula to Philadelphia and
Baltimore to three cents per bushel, and
on corn to twn and seven eighth cents
per bushel. The great trunk lines be-
tween New York and Chicago have also
made corresponding reduction on corn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The beauty of the southern sky,
shortly after sunset Tuesday, was a
subject for general comment The black
clouds which overhung the city APP
peared to be fringed with red, as If re-
tlecting distant fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Register of Wills Crossan has granted
letters testamentary on the estate of
Robert Walker, late Of Mill Creek
hundred, to Alfred W. Walker and
Henry O. Walker. He leaves goodly
estate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
Judge Ashmau to Make an Address.

Judge Ashman Of the orphans court
in Philadelphia will make an address
at the Equal Suffrage convention at the
New Century Club to. morrow evening.
The judge is noted philosopher and an
able talker. The convention will be ia
session morning, afternoon and even
ing, t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Acting Governor William T. Watson
has appointed John A. Hillery of No.
Sc Wall street, New York, as COM
missioner of deeds for Delaware
resident in New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

A house and barn at Twin Oaks, Pa. /,
on the b. & o. railroad, the property
of James Craig, were destroyed by fire
Tuesday. MIR. Craig is we'll known in
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Prof. II. S. Goldey and Mrs. N. NJ.
Browne have been selected as delegates
from Grace Sunday school to the Sun.
day-school convention, which will be
held in Middetown on December Sd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
A Foot-baIl Accident,

Port Deposit, Md, Nov. "a. Howard
NJ. johnson, student at Jacob Tome
Institute, had his right leg broken yes
terday while playing football.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The Philadelphia & Reading rail-
roads sea going tug now in course of
construction at the shipyard Of the
Harlan Il Hollingsworth Go. will prob
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

The annual inspection of the several
companies of the National Guard of
Delaware will begin Tomorrow night,
when the inspecting officers will visit
Co. b at Milford
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
A WRECK ON PENNSYLVANIA
Engine and Two Cars Hurled
Down an Embankment.
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN KILLED
Three Other Trainmenlntured,
One Badly.

Accident TO the Southern Express From
Florida Yesterday Morning Near Now
brunswick, New Jorsey-was Caused by
nm Axle OF Freight Car Breaking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Mrs. Susan Perry, former resident
OF Delaware, died in Philadelphia on
Monday, aged 81 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Joseph Cannon of this city has been
granted a reissue and increase oil
nenaion
The evening times., 1896-04-28
HEARDs DsnEp ,, +

\ 4 ISITORS to Washington seldom leave
~ the city hall with its historic court
room unseen. 1t is the pride of
the bailiffs and deputies to show sight
seers the place where Guiteau, Gen. Sickies,
Breckinridge, and others whose names
stand prominently in trial history heard
the fateful word of the jury. A party of
tourists from Massachusetts were being
shown through the courthouse yesterday
by John, one OF the head bailiffs. They
reached the famous court room. All the
ladies' of the party insisted on sitting In
the judges chair, standing in the witness
box, and walking through the jury stand.
John recited TO them the history OF the
famous happenings that had occurred there.
The ladies jotted down notes as the bailiff
proceeded.
And here" said John, "the famous BIZ
Jones, the fierce and dangerous highway
man who attempted to hold up President
Monroe as he walked down with the Mon
roe doctrine under his arm, and who killed
several men, was tried. 1t was probably
the most dramatic event that ever took
place in this building" The ladies' jotted
down more notes and tried the judges
seat again.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
CRAVE RESPONSIBILITY.

Within the past few weeks the country
has been shocked by the many homicides
committed by insane persons. In num-
Der of Instances the murderers had given
no previous intimation or shown signs of
a deranged mind, but in several cases they
had once been inmates of lunatic asyiums
and discharged as cured. Notable among
the latter is that of Peter Egbert. a young
man in Rockville, Ind, who killed five
people without the least cause or provoca-
ton and then committed suicide.
1t is wrong, almost criminally wrong, to
permit a person to be at large who has at
one time in his or her life been afflicted
with demcntia, unless that condition was
the temporary effect of disease and disap-
proportion of cases dcmeEtia, if based
upon organic defects, will return, even
though the patient may have presented ali
the appearances Of being cured and dis
charged as such. The disposition to work
mischief is simply lying dormant. and may
be aroused by circumstance so trifling as
to escape notice altogether. Upon no
other hypothesis can one account for Eg-
bert's deed, committed without any premo-
milton. and at an early hour OF the morning
Physicians in charge of hospitals for the
insane incur q grave responsibility when
they discharge as cured a person who has
at any time suffered from demcntia of q
vicious nature. 1t may seem cruel to keep
an apparently cured patient in the asylum,
but 1t is far more cruel to turn him loose
upon the community aud run the risk OF
q Great catastrophe.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
No MORE THAN RIGHT.

The amendment to the naval appropria-
tion bill, offered by Senator Chandler,
prohibiting officers of the navy or marine
corps, on tbe retired list, from taking en-
ployment in the service of business concerns
that furnish supplies to the government, is
eminently just and proper. 1t might very
wen be amplified by extending the inter-
diction to any private employment what
ever. If it be said that the pay OF an Off
Ger on the retired list is not nIunificent and
that such skill as he has acquired-at the
expense of the United States-is remuner-
ated more iberally by private manufacture
ing concerns than by the government, the
answer is that he ought to resign from tie
service and devote himself entirely and ex-
clusively to his new and better-paying en-
ployer. He should not be allowed to serve
two masters.
There are many skilled engineers out OF
employment or in unremunerative positions
who would be glad to accept such places as
are held by retired army and navy officers
in private manufacturing establishments,
and would render, good, efficient and faith
full service. Retired naval officers are to-
day employed by the Cramps and other
shipbuilders. possibly because of superior
skill and knowledge, but also, no doubt,
because of their connection with the naval
establishment and the advantages they de-
rive therefrom. Army Officers on the re-
tired list are employed in several New Eng
land arms factories, presumably for similar
reasons. The practice is radically wrong,
and the Chandler amendment is open to
no other objection than that it ought to be
made more comprehensive.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
BERNIN HEIGHTS ITEMS.

Berwin Heights, Prince Georges county,
Nd, was recently Incorporated by an act
of the Maryland Legislature. The resi-
dents of the village met last evening at the
home of Mr.. j. c. Bonnet, to select three
suitable candidates for commissioners, as
provided for in the certificate of inoorIOra-
ton. to be voted for at the coming election,
next Monday.
Mr.. II. S. Wapie, merchant and the
postmaster of the place, was called on 10
preside, and the following names were
placed in nomination.: H. S. Waple, l. C.
Bonnet, John T. Birch. Berwin Heights
is a most beautiful picturesque and flour
ishing village on the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. and adjacent to the new Electric
Boulevard road TO Baltimore. II has an
altitude of over 1000 feet above the sea
level. and for health, comfort and prox-
unity to either Washington or Baltimore,
is unsurpassed by any suburban settlement.
Extensive improvements are being pushed
forward by the energetic citizens.
The evening times., 1896-04-28
h Tumbled,

They were sitting in the twilight and
he was explaining how he lost his money.
You see il was this way: in the quarter
stretch my horse was two lengths ahead,
but he gradually lost ground, till in the
home stretch lie was neck and neck with
the young filly--''
How lovely" she exclaimed. inter-
rupting him and moving Il little closer.
How lovely" he repeated. II dent
understand. had my money on the horse
that was dropping tehind."
"Yes, Harry. know: but was think
ing how perfectly beautiful it must have
been TO be neck and neck
Then he gave protracted sigh, ad-
justed his position, and there in the silence
and cleaning they illustrated, in pauto-
mime, a modern racing term.