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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
SIX MONTHS FOR ASSAULT.
william Morgan Attempts to Kill His VIII
But win Pay Dearly for 1t.

Wliltam morgan Attempts to tSfil HIS Wtte,
But win Pay Dearly for 1t.
William Morgan was arraigned in the
municipal courtTuesday morning on the
charge Of committing an assault and
battery on his wife, Mary. She said
he threw handful Of crackers in her
face and after threatening to mash her
head, dealt her terrific blow in the
face. She alleged that he has sworn to
kill her, and told her repeatedly that
her lifo was only hanging by thread.
Yesterday, she stated, he got drunk and
struck her with a chair, after having
extorted money from her. lie left her
bleeding profusely from the fsce and
exclaiming that he intended to kill
her. The prisoner was at loss TO OK
plain his conduct, but said that IL the
Judge should let up on him he would
treat his wife better. The judge i'm
posed sentence Of six months i'm
prisonment and a fine of $50, and in
pronouncinG the penalty declared the
assault most brutal one and severely
scored the prisoner.
| Harry Cotton was accused by Edward
Murray, a colored porter at the p, w.
Il. railroad station with acting in a
disorderly manner at the station early
this morning. A fine of 50 was i'm
| pOHe1
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
TWo FIRES.
A Destructive Blaze at Cannon's station
Lumber Shed Burned ut sAlisbury.


A Destructive Blaze at Cnnnon's station
Lumber Shed Burned at Salisbury.
About 9 o'clock Tuesday morning fro
broke out in the parsonage of tho Epis-
copal Church at Cannon's station on
tho Delaware railroad. The persons in
the building were aroused in time to
save quite quantity of their effects
and wearing apparel. The house was
entirely consumed, the loss on building
and contents being about SO, 600; par-
italy covered by insurance. The cause
lof the fire is unknown, but is supposed
TO have originated from defective fue
Another fire broke out in Salisbury
Monday night. Tt was discovered in time
10 prevent Disastrous contlagration.
The blaze started in small liquor store
and spread to a lumber shod, which
was consumed. Tho cause of the fire
is supposed TO have been sparks falling
from the stove onto the floor.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
NnRs oF TN o phNINsNLA.

Elkton, March G---The annual town
election for Northeast to chose six
commissioners was held this afternoon.
The election was quite exciting, moro
interest being manifested in the result
than for years past The result was a
victory for tho citizens ticket, with
the execution Of one member. Consid-
erable feeling has existed for some time
over the way tho town has been man
aged, the old board refusing to collect
tho taxes for last year. The success
full ticket and tho vote for ii was as
follows: J. W. Falls, 1l6; John w.
Shippers, 107; John Leighman, l05; Il.
It. Il. Day, l20; p. j. Campbell, l01 /;
James Rooney, l02 Tho defeated ticket
was j.. G. Lowe, 83 John Dunlap, rs I;
Il. @. McCracken, 81 Il. g. feamons,
7S. Campbell, who was elected, ran on
tho old ticket. Mr.. Rooney was mem
bor of the old board.
Diphtheria has broken out near Zion.
Tho disease at Woodlawn, which re-
suited in five deaths, is fast disappear
ing.
Ex-C Clerk Of the County Commission
ers Charles II. Smith has entered suit
in the circuit court for Cecil county
against Thomas II. Settle, merchant
at Providence, this county. for SANDER,
and claims s5, 600 damages.
Thomas Conrey, a prominent and
wealthy citizen of the Second election
district of this county, died this after
noon after lingering illness in the
10th year OF his age. For many years
he has been engaged in the coal busi-
ness. lie was staunch Democrat.
Princess Anne, March 16.- "A freight
train going north on the N. Y, +. N.
railroad Sunday night was wrecked
near New Church, Va, by tho break
ing of wheel. Nine cars loaded with
lumber were demolished. The track
was blocked for 10 hours. A track had
to be constructed around the wreck to
permit passenger trains to pasH.
The town commissioners of Princess
Anne will issue bonds to the amount of
$1,000 to pay for the water works re-
Gently constructed.
Charles S. York has contracted with
! the authorities of Cape Charles City
to equip that town with water works
| at cost of Sl5, 600.
William A. Jones who was recently
appointed Justice Of the peace for som
erset county by Gov. Lowndes, has de-
clined the Office.
Greensboro. March 16-Unusual in
terest has been manifested in revival
meetings held in this and nearby towns.
The revival in the Methodist Church
here is said to be the greatest hell in
this church for Is years. There have
been liz conversions in this church
alone. At Henderson and Goldsboro'
Methodist Episcopal Churches there
have been an unusually large nu mber
of converts. Altogether the revival in
terest in this section this year has not
had a parallel for a number OF years.
new school for colored children
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
RAILROAD CONTRoPERsEK.
Tho Pennsylvania Co. May Want to Cross
tho w. a. N. Tracks in Coatsviile.
West Chester Locnl Nsws


tho w. ~ N. Tracks in Coatsviile.
West Chester Local News.
Tho prospects are that the imrend-
ing railroad war will break out in the
borough Of Coatosville before many
months. An engineer corps of tho
Pennsylvania Railroad Go. a few days
ago made another survey for its pro-
posed tracks south of the borough, the
object being to obtain a share of the
transportation given out by the various
iron mills. There will probably be
trouble when the work Of building the
line is commenced. 1t crosses the Will
mington & Northern tracks and there
will likely be lively fight between
the TWO companies.
Tho proposed line leaves the present
roadway at point short distance
east of Hopes tower, and reconnects
with the road just east of the bridge
over the road west of Cain. Should
this road be built 1t will bring the
company's road close to the Lukens
Iron & Steel Co. q Works, with sidings
to the Worth Brothers Co. q new steel
works, @. Ridgway d. Sons foundry
and machine works and would run
close 10 tho Coatesvile Casket Co. s
factory, which will soon be in opera
tiop,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
SERIOUS RAILROAD WRECK
A Disaster on the Pennsylvania Near
StGeltOn Tuesday Morning.
TWO KILLED AND EIGHT INJURED
An Express Train Run Into by
a Freight.
TWOpASSENGERCOACHES OVERTURNED,

An Engineer Hurled Under a Mail Car and
Terribly Scnlded-A Fireman Thrown
Under the Tender of n Locomotive and
Crushed Almost Beyond Recognition.
Harrisburg, Pa, March II. Two
persons were killed and eight others
seriously injured early this morning in
a collision on the Pennsylvania railroad
near Steelton. The dead are Samuel
Welsh, engineer. and Lee Strouse. fire.
man, both of whom lived in Philadel-
phia, The injured are: Milbourn
Fielding, 30 years, No. 10l5 Race street,
Philadelphia, electrician, abrasion Of
the right knee; Peter Donelson, Whit
more, Mexican county, returning to
Sweden, laborer, mild confusion of
the body; Harry Heuson, No. East
Fourteenth street, New York, on his
way from Pittsburg, incised wound
over the left eye and punctured wound
of left knee; John Van Heest, Eighth
and Vine streets. Philadelphia, punc-
tured wound Of the right leg and abras-
ion over right eye; W. Il. Gracey, No.
80 North Eleventh street, Philadel-
phia. abrasion of nose; James Costello,
McDonald's station, contusions and
other injuries; IL. Krause, Akron, O.,
internal injuries. The injured are at
the Harrisburg Hospital.
Van Heest and Gracey are pugilists.
The accident was caused by freight
train running into a fast line, both
bound for the east. The switch ID the
track on which the freight train was
running was turned to run in on the
adjoining track, but instead of remain
ing on this track the freight continued
until it struck the passenger train.
Two passenger coaches we're overturned
and the occupants huddled together
Welsh and Lee were in charge of the
locomotive OF the passenger train.
Welsh was found under mail car, ter
ribly scalded about the head, face and
body. lie was taken out Of the wreck
alive but died soon after reaching the
Harrisburg Hospital. Strouse
| thrown under the tender and crushe
almost beyond recognition. A numbe.
of passengers were only slightly in
jured and proceeded to Philadelphia
after their wounds had been dressed.
Welsh was one of the best known and
most popular engineers on the Penn
syvania railroad. He was about 40
years old and formerly lived at Colum-
hia. He leaves wife and several chill
dren. His father, the late David Welsh,
whose death occurred few years ago,
was one Of the oldest engineers in the
service Of the company at the time OF
his death. The son entered the employ
of the company when a young man
and has since been in its service.
The cars caught fire and would have
caused much damage but for the work
of the uninjured passengers of prevent
ing the spread Of the flames with snow.
The cars were broken to splnters and
the track blocked several hours. Over
100 sheep were killed In the collision.
The Harrisburg and Middletown
wreckers were summoned to the scene.
of the accident soon after it occurred
and have since been laboring diligently
clear the track Of the debris.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
". n. PIEEsoMs NARnoW ESCAPE.
Found Unconscious by His wife-He Was
Nearly Asphyxiated.

William II. Pierson, the sashmaker,
had very narrow escape from death
at his residence, No. s3l Washington
street, last Saturday night. He had
about finished taking bath when, it
is supposed, he had an attack of yer-
tigo, which caused him to fall against
mirror and it is. supposed that his
falling caused the light to be blown
out. AT any rate when Mrs. Pierson
returned home later in the evening she
found her husband in the bathroom
unconscious. .....
Physicians werc sent for, and DIR. L.
W. Finn was the first to arrive. He
applied restoratives. DIR. j. Paul
Lukens also came. In the course of
time Mr.. Pierson revived somewhat
from tho effect Of the gas, which he
had inhaled. Had he remained hall
an hour more without discovery in the
bathroom, he might havo been beyond
recovery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
AUMESr EoKMAs,s MD.
ITS Alleged Withdrawal TO be Officially
lnvestigMteh.
From Our waahlngton Correspondent.

Investigated.
From Our Washington Correspondent
Washington, March 13. - Treasury
officials expressed great surprise at the
statement made by Aument Eckman
in the published interview,
Charles E. Kemper, chief executive
officer of tho Supervising Architects
Office. said TO representative of The
Gazette this morning that there were
two or three letters signed by Mr.. Eek
man, stating that mistake had been
made in his estimate for the interior
finish of the postofllee building at Will
mington and asking that his check,
which accompanied his bid, be re-
turned. Mr.. Kemper said an official
acknowledgment Of the receipt of the
letters had been made to Mr.. Eckman,
but the check had not been returned.
The matter is in the hands OF the
Secretary Of the Treasury for final
action.
When shown the interview with Mr..
Eckman, Mr.. Kemper said he could
not understand what was meant by such
statement The only explanation
which could be advanced was that some
one had signed Mr.. Eckman's namo to
the letters He took the matter under
consideration, saying an official in
vestigstion would be Immediately made.
Mr.. Eckman's bid was for S47, SOB.
Tho next lowest bidder was the firm
of Richardson g. Burgess OF this city,
which bid S48, ,625.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
A snnrrInr Exhibition.

There was an interesting spRrring
exhibition at the Pyle Cycle Academy,
Tenth and Orange streets, Tuesday.
undor the auspices Of the Diamond
State Athletic Club. Lew Dehler of
this city knocked out John Boyland of
Buffalo in about two minutes. The
two mon had been matched to fight at
los pounds, but Dehler weighed lO7
and tho Buffalo boy 1l5. But this
made no difference to Dehler, who
rushed tho fight from the start and
suon had his man out. Ho was too
quick for the New Yorker. Patrick
Dougherty bested John Taggart in four
rounds and Edward Davis and John
Willis a fought six round draw.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
Prnddlng nnlIrond omrInln.

Residents OF Penn's Grove are greatly
alarmed over the action Of the Della
ware river railroad IN allowing carloads
of powder on the siding at the station,
endangering their live and homes. All
have been ignored, and Borough Coun-
ell has instructed the town clerk to
confer with the railroad officials and
notify them that the dangerous prac,
tice must be stopped. The railroad
company will also be asked to carry
the powder in strongly built cars.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
r1ng-rnl.lng nd CInymont.
Special oorrepsondense of Gazette and .Jou,

Claymont, March IS. A flag pole
was planted and flag swung to the
breezes at Claymont public school
house ON Saturday afternoon. Ethan
B. King conducted the affair and
! headed the enterprise. Tho children
sang patriotic selections and addresses
were made by Messrs. Frank s. Yer
non of Marcus Hook, Abner Vernon,
George X. Lloyd, Prof. A.. S. Ottey
and others OF Ciaymont. Mr.. King do
serves credit for this act. He Gays
there is nothing he loves 80 we'll as his
! Gountry and her DAG. ..-
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
II. & o. Anpolnt,nents.

Tho following appointments have
been made upon the Baltimore & Ohio
railroads T. W. Galeher to be general
freight agent in charge OF the Pitts
burg division and all lines west of the
Ohio river, with headquarters at Pitts
burg; A. p. Bigelow to be general
western freight agent, with headquar-
ters in Chicago; James Mosher to be
general eastern freight agent, vice A.
9. Rose resigned, with an Office in
New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
"Ponnsy,s" Directors.

The committee of Pennsylvania rail-
road shareholders appointed by Gen,
Louis Wagner, who presided at the
recent annual meeting, met Monday
in Philadelphia, and nominated the
following directors for the ensuing
year: George b. Roberts, Alexander M.
Fox, Alexander Biddle, N. Parker
Shortridge, Henry d. Welsh, William
L. Elkins, A. j. Cassatt, q. A. Girls.
com, Amos r. Little, w. II. Barnes,
George Wood, g. Stuart Patterson.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
FourLeen cnrn on enc rracI..

A freight train parted and afterward
came together near New Church, Va,
on the New York, Philadelphia e.
Norfolk railroad Monday afternoon,
and IA cars were derailed. brakeman
by tho name of Wilson had ono leg
aprained. but nobody else was hurt.
Wreck trains went to the scene and
the tracks were cleared in about seven
hours. The Norfolk & New York OK
press, which should have reached Will
mington at A.. 10 O'Clock a. m. Monday
did not arrive until II. 5l O'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
JOHN r. spRIxG En DEAD.
Demise of Prominent Democrat ut an
Early Hour Tuesday Morning.

Early Hour Tuesday Morning.
John p. Springer, who was an active
Democratic politician for several years,
died Tuesday morning, at bis home,
No. 1926 Washington street. after long
illness. Death was hastened by old age.
Deceased was born in New Castle in
1918. He subsequently car:e to Will
mington and learned the trade OF tailor
with man named Powell, He after
ward established himsolf in the tailor
ing business on Second street, and
later was in the agricultural imple-
ment business. In 1870 he WAS ap-
pointed clerk Of tho peace Of New
Castle county by Gov. Cove Salisbury,
and was reappointed by Gov Cochran
in 1875. lie was an ardent Democrat
and for several years was active in
politics. In 1851 he married Miss
Sarah Ann Springer, who with one
son, NJ. A. ]. Springer, survives him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
One oharge Less Against Him.

L. L. Bull, an extra conductor on
the Baltimore Ohio & railroad, had a
further hearing before Magistrate Jer-
mon, in Philadelphia Monday, and
was hold under 81, 900 bail TO answer
tho charge of breaking and entering an
express car and OF the larceny of u hi
cycle and keys. The charge OF the lar
ceny of pair of diamond rings, in 1884
from trunk in an express car in Bul's
care, was abandoned because the wit.
ness who had lost the iewelry could not
appear.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
punishsd hx Whlte cnp..

Mitchell, Ind, March 14.-Willis
Hollis, an ex.convict, while drunk,
ouarrelled with his wife and beat her
Numerically. He then took the furni-
ture from the house and saturating it
with coal oil threw it in the street. He
was arrested and placed in Jail, where
he was kept until a late hour. Soon
after his release he was dragged from
his house by White Caps and taken to
a neighboring woods, where a rope was
placed around his neck and he was
strung up, after which he was whipped.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
Rnsnect fnraP PlIot.

The flags of steamers and yachts in
tho harbor were at half mast Monday
morning in honor Of the late Capt.
John Curry, a former pilot Of the
steamer Republic and lately Of the
steamer Twilight. Mr.. Curry up to
tho time of his death was tho oldest
active pilot on tho Delaware river.
His funeral took place in Camden, N.
I Monday
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
nnnth of ,rilllnm a. stnnt.

William H. Stout, a brother of
Agent Frank Stout of the S. p. @. O.
and S. p. g. A., died on Wednesday,
at his home, No. 7l9 Warner street,
aged 43 years. He was injured about
eight months ago while at work in the
Pusey & Jones Go. g shipyards and had
never thoroughly recovered. He leaves
v widow and six children,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
Strange rhenomena in Nebraska.

Omaha, Neb., March ia strange
phenomenon has been noticed in various
parts of Nebraska. Water stands
higher in wells and is found in larger
volume in streams than for several
years at this season. There has been
very little rain in Nebraska during the
past fall and winter, yet streams which
were dry last year are filling. The
water is from an unknown source. The
Weather Bureau has commenced an in.
vestigation and the railroads are assist
inc
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
pofendant consents to Judgment.

The case of Francis Dugan VS., George
Maull was heard by Magistrate Fergu-
son ut Middletown on Saturday. Mar.
tin B. Burris represented the plaintiff
and Artemas Smith the defendant, The
amount involved was s79.S 80. The do
fendant consented to give Judgment fol
81. 80, which was entered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
che.tertown,s New Postmaster.

Washington, March l6. The Preai-
dent to-day, sent TO the Senate the
appointment Of Joseph NJ. Wheatly to
be postmastor at Chestortown, Md. ;
also, John j. Brice of California TO be
commissioner of fish and fisheries, vice
Marshall Mcdonald, deceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
A aratifxInr Incrnnse.

Grand Recorder Wood of the A. Q.
u. W. stated Tuesday morning that the
membership Of the order in the State
now numbers 8, 462, and II showed a
net increase in February OF 99.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
Arm Rrokcn by a Eau.

Mrs. Ellen Shannon fell on the leo in
front of her house, No. 722 West Fifth
street, about o o'clock Tuesday morning
and broke her arm. She went into the
house and a physician WAS summoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
A satI Dentll,

Chamberlain Conover, young man
well-known in this city. died at his
home in Penn's Grove, N. j., Sunday
night, of pneumonia. He had been
supporting his mother.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
nrnnrht nere for RurIal.

Henry du Pont jackson, who died in
Philadelphia on Saturday, aged l3
years, was brought to this city and
intermont was made Tuesday at Lom-
baruy cemetery, -..- ------ )
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
A Farm sold.

Catherine 7. Talley of Brandywine
hundred Monday sold messnage,
plantation and tract of land in Con
cord township Pa, TO William a.
Talley, also OF Brandywine hundred,
for &l, 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19

Mrs. Mary Ann Rowe died on Satur.
day at her home, Fourteenth and Clay.
mont streets, aged Do years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
Na,nrnlizntIon Papers Granted. .

In superior court Monday morning
Carmin Gammanti' took out tull natur'
alization papers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
ACTION ON TIE DU PONT CASE
Not to be Deferred Until Next
Session.
SENATE WANTS IT DISPOSED OF
Some Reasons forthe Report of
Intended Delay.

Prominent Republican Senators Dlsclnim
Any Intention TO Delay tho Case, and De-
clare Their Opposition to Such a cnsc-
Why the Case Was Temporarily Set Aside.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19
A new TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Towns In Kent and Sussex
Counties to be Connected.
RESULT OF A MUTUAL CONCERN
Headquarters of the Company
to be In Dover.

Remarkable Growth of the Dover TeIeph one
service-Exchanges TO be Located nt Mil
ford and Georgetown and the 1nterms-
diate Towns TO Have Telephone Conneo-
tion--Mny Reach Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19

Gov. Matthews of Indiana, is seri.
ously i'll at his home in Indianapolis.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-19

A new school for colored children
will be built at Delaware City.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-20
HIS UNLUCKY DAY.
"Dr.'' Allen, Fortune Teller, Fell Into
 the Hands of the Police.

''I'm fortune teller-you were born on Friday-an unlucky day-you have had great crosses two bits about your"
 This was the usual preliminary to ''Dr." Robert Aliens method of telling fortunes. The doctor" tells fates by the stars, the lines in the hands and the gullibility of the purse. He is an extremely voluble gentleman, with a conversational breath and flow of speech that adapts itself to whenever has been unwise enough to submit to the ordeal of fortune telling Dr. Allen came in on a f1atcar last week He liked the climate pretty well and formed an unfortunate attachment for the beverages that cheer today and sadden tomorrow. The doctor" never allowed himself to become sad while there was anyone in town with past present or future. He also claimed tc be phrenologist of rare gifts, and those who fell into his power in this line say it was really delightful sensation to feel his small warty hand size up and diagnose the crania wheels.
 Yesterday the seedy prophet was nabbed by the police for vagrancy an( drunkenness. Recorder Jobs gave hin ten minutes to leave town, and tht doctor" is away up the track by thi. time
Arizona republican., 1896-12-20
MATTESON WON THE RACE.

The home trainer contest at Pinney & Robinson's attracted more than usual interest last evening, as it was the closing night. The store and side walk outside were blockaded with spectators. Morse was the first rider and in twenty minutes made the good time of eleven and one-twentieths miles, Then Matteson started on his ride to win, and was obliged to stop a little after nineteen minutes on ac- count of defects in the mechanical ap- paratus, but had ten and nineteen twentieths miles to his credit, suffi- clent to win him the race by seven fortieths of mile. The following is the score each evening:
 Matteson- Monday, 8 3-4; Tuesday g 1920; Wednesday, 10 4-2O: Thurs day, 10; Friday, Il APO; Saturday 10 1920; total, 61 1-2O.
 Morse-Monday, 9A; Tuesday, g. Wednesday, 1OB; Thursday, 1012; Fri day, 10 1920; Saturday, Il 1-20; total 607s.
Arizona republican., 1896-12-20

Clarke, R. H. Greene, Joseph Thal- heimer, c. L. Eschman, J. W. Doris, G. W. Hoadley, c. J. Hall, E. F. Kell- ner, E. H. Winters, J. W. Evans, E. J. Bennitt, A. Goldberg, Scott Helm, Ed Elsie, E. s. Wakelin, L. H. Good rich, J. T.. Dennis, Barry Goldwater, D. M. Purman, M D., A. Redewill and many others"
 Hotel Adams, Dec 19, 1896. "Gentlemen-It will give me great pleasure to comply with your request to give a formal opening of the Hotel Adams with a banquet and ball, and I will make the date December 31. I greatly appreciate the kindly spirit which prompted you as citizens and business men to make your kind offer, and I will spare neither time nor ex- pense to make the event one long to be remembered.
 Yours very truly,
 "J. c. ADAMS"