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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
nenth d rhom.s y. Moreland.

Thomas L. Moreand, a we'll known
citizen, died at his home, Tenth and
French streets, on Tuesday morning of
pneumonia, aged 73 years. Deceased had
been resident of this city for the past
Al years, coming from Philadelphia.
He was by trade silver platter, and
was at one time a partner in the firm
of Poynter g. Morelgnd. He was a
member of the Methodist church since
he was ii years old and for several
years was connected with Union NJ. f.
Church. He was a member of Crystal
Fount Lodge of Odd Fellows of Phila-
delphia since lS45; also of the En-
campment, Knights of Pythias, Red
Men, Knights of the Golden Eagle,
Good Fellows and American Mechanics.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
DEATH OF DIR. DoANE.
Minutes on His Decease Adopted by the
HomnOpaths.

HOmUOphtnSs
The Homeopathic physicians of this
city met at the office Of Drs. Il. & L. A..
Kittinger on Saturday night to take
action on the death of DIR. George M.
Doane. This minute was adopted:
"The Hospital Association of Home-
opathic physicians and the faculty of
the Training School for Nurses have
learned with profound sorrow of the
death of our late brother and associate
in the hospital, DR.. George NJ. Doane.
The circumstances of his sickness and
death are OF such a nature as to com
mand the sympathy OF the entire com
munity.
"He was an honest, earnest worker
in the noblest of all callings, and sac
rificed his life upon the altar of devo-
tion to suffering humanity. Modest
and un8ssuming, yet energetic and
brave, he won the confidence and re-
spect, not only of his professional
brethren, but Of all with whom he was
associated. In his professional work,
and especially in his relations with the
hospital, he was faithful and efficient
in the performance of every duty.
"And at special meeting held March
2lst, 1896. we hereby express our high
appreciation of his great worth and ster.
ling qualities and the profound sorrow
folt by us and the profession generally
in his death. And we extend to the
bereaved widow our sincerest sympathy
and coincidence in this her deep sorrow.
-. Harmer Rile,
"Lewis w. Finn,
''A. Il. Frantz,
"Committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
DELAWARE GAZETTE AND STATE JOURNAL-wIl

High School public apology. He
stated that the detective had gone to
Prof. Berlin's former home to look up
his character.
Mr.. Baynard thought such action
would not be the proper course for tho
board to pursue If there was to he
any condemnation, charges should be
preferred and DIR. Crumbaugh given
fair hearing.
DIR. Crumbaugh denied the correct
ness of DIR. Shorilidge's statement. lie
said II tho detective had gone to Prof.
lierlin's former home to look up any
evidence ii was unknown to him. He
said he had intended to apologize TO
the boys in two of tho rooms at tho
High School where he had called boya
out and had them questioned. lie still
intends to make the apology. He stated
that he had acted oonscientiously and
had been man enough to fight his own
battle, both before the committee and
at the High School. lIe thought he
should be given fair hearing.
Mr. Carter agreed with Mr.. Belts.
lie did not recommend vote of CEN
sure, but thought DIR. Crumbaugh
should resign from the committee.
Mr. Ross thought the committee of
each school should work in harmony
with the principal and teachers. He
would rather have seen DIR. Crumbaugh
resign quietly than have the board
pass any resolution on the subject.
Mr.. Pyle said no liked DIR. Crum-
baugh very well, but he felt that il
would be almost impossible for him to
do as well in the future as he had in
the past at the school, and no felt il a
duty TO vote for the resolution.
Mr.. Morrow thought all talk would
be useless and the board could not
force DR.. Crumbaugh to resign. In his
opinion the only way TO do it would
be to prefer charges and give him a
fair trial.
Mr.. Baynard said DIR. Crumbaugh
had only been guilty of an error of
judgment, and II every member who
had been guilty of an error of Judgment
should resign from committees there
would be several designations
President Baird said that IL he was
in DR.. Crumbaugh's place he would
feel 1t TO the best interest of the school
to resign from the craftsmanship of the
committee He firmly believed that
the doctor acted conscientiously in the
matter.
Mr.. Pyle said the resolutions which
had been formulated by the teachers
committee did not reflect on anybody.
Tho original motion, requesting the
doctor to resign, was voted and on car
ried, the vote being as follows:
Yeas-Mcssrs. Belts, Carter, Finley.
Palmer, Turner, Coyle, Ross, Hart
man. Pyle, Shortlidgo and President
Baird-ll.
Nays-.Messrs. Baynard, Frick, Huey,
Kersey, Leitch and Morrow--6.
Dr. Crumbaugh was excused from
voting. President Baird declared the
motion carried.
DIR. Crumbaugh stated to a reporter
of Tho Gazette, after the meeting,
that he will not resign unless no be
given trial, but IL he is given trial
he will resign, whether he wins or loses.
A. NJ. Pierson, ianitor of No. %
School, presented his resignation, which
was referred to the committee on fuel,
heat and ventilation.
On motion of Mr.. Hartman, the
proper officers were ordered to draw on
City Council for the April appropria.
tion.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
strnci, hv n rrnin.

A man was struck at Thurlow by
the p, w. g. b. railroad express due
here at 356 o'clock on Friday after
noon. He was hurled into an adjoining
field. The train was stopped and the
man picked up and put in the baggage
car He died on the train at Gordon
Heights, and the body was brought to
Wilmington. Here it was removed to
tho morgue. He was fairly well-dressed,
was about feet, 6 inches tall and
about 40 years old. Letters written in
Polish were found on his person. Two
letters addressed to John and James
Hollis, candy manufacturers in Read
ing, were also found on tho body. He
was identified as James Hollis, aged Al
years, Greek sailor. The remains
were inferred Mouday afternoon at
Riverview cemetery by Undertaken
James II, Chandler.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
AHenyy snow Fall.

n What was probably the heaviest snow
fall since last winter covered the ground
in Wilmington and vicinity Monday
afternoon and Monday night. When the
storm began, the temperature was high
and the snow melted, but the weather
gradually grew colder, and last night
the thermometer reached IL degrees
above zero, which is remarkably cold
for the time of year. The city railway
aud steam railroad sweepers were put
to work last night and kept the tracks
clear for the cars and trains. Snow
ceased to fall early this morning, when
the ground WAS covered to the depth of
about three inches. Farmers reported
good sleighing in the country Tuesday
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
sEWER LIEN LAR.
A Decision As To Its Constitutionaiity Fx
pected Soon.


The case of Henry G. English va.
the Mayor and Council, which involves
the question of the validity of the
Street and Sewer Department sewer
liens, will go before the court of errors
and appeals
This case was brought into superior
court upon writ of certiorari. The
Street and Sewer Department had placed
lien onMr. English's property for sewer
assessment, and us he failed to pay tho
property was advertised for sale. Mr..
English consulted counsel and the sale
was stopped by the certiorari proceed
ings under which the constitutionality
Of the lien law is to be argued. Numer-
GUS other property holders are in the
same position as Mr.. English regard
ing the sewer lien, and they will,
therefore, be Interested in the outcome
of his case. which will be in the nature
of test case. About $50, 600 is in
volved by the question.
Had the case been argued before the
superior court the losing side would
almost certainly have taken an appeal
TO the higher court, but now final
discussion may be expected soon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
The Manitoba schoo, Question.

Winnepeg, Man, March q. The
conference for the settlement of the
Manitoba parochial school question
will take place on Friday and the COM
missioners will hold continuous sessions
in order to complete their labors so the
present Dominion Parliament, whose
life expires within month, may ratify
the agreement, il one be reached. The
Tribune torgan of the Greenway gov
ernment) last night intimated that it
the Roman Catholics will accept secu
lar schools, pure aud simple, they may
have them, but if they hold out for
parochial schools nothing may come of
the conference. Archbishop Langevin
will, at the close Of the conference, lay
the school case before the Pope.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
MRS. CHRISTINA DITMORE ILL.
An Old Lady who Was Nearly Murdered
Five Years Ago in Cecil County.

Au olu Auny Nuo hFtth A%0eafs
Five Years Ago In Cecil County.
Mrs. Christina Ditmore, aged IS
years, is lying at the point of death at
the home of her son .in-law, John u.
Spath, No. 322 East Seventh street.
She is suffering from asthma and other
troubles incident to old ago and has
been i'll about six weeks.
Mrs. Ditmore formerly resided in
Cecil county, Md, about two miles and
half from Chesapeake City. On
Sunday night, February LIST, 1891, she
and her husband George, who was then
70 years of aga, were murderously as
saulted at their home by a negro named
Alfred Stout, whom they had reared
from a child. Stout assaulted Mr..
Ditmoro with piece of wood, while
the latter was in bed. His face was
horribly mutilated and both eyes were
put out The negro assaulted Mrs.
Ditmore with the same weapon az she
was walking up the stairs He then
jumped out Of window and fled. Mr..
Ditmore was taken TO the Pennsylvania
Hospital in Philadelphia, where he
died about month after the assault.
Mrs. Ditmore also went to Philadel-
| phia, but she recovered, and afterward
came to this city and has since made
her home with her son-in-law and
daughter
Mrs. Ditmore has frequently related
what occurred on the night of the as
saut. The attempted murder occurred
early in the evening and after 1t hap
pened she remained in the cellar all
night, afraid to move, for fear of being
murdered outright.
After the death of Mr. Ditmore,
Stout was captured and lodged in the
Jail at Elkton. He was afterward
taken to Hartford county. whore he was
given trial and hanged.
After Mrs. Ditnore recovered from
the assault, notwithstanding her ad-
yanced age, she was quite active, and
had not shown much infirmity until
recently. She and Mr.. Ditmore were
both born in Germany. Two sons,
Henry and Philip, and daughter,
Mrs Mary Spath, are still living. The
SONS reside in Philadelphia.
DR.. Joseph P. Pyle is attending the
old lady.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Bravely Saved captain and Crew,

Cape May, N. j., March "a. The
three masted schooner Charles IA. Nit
chell. Capt George W. Forst of Boston,
from Port of Spain, Trinidad, for New
York, went ashore on Cold Spring In
let bar during the snow storm of last
night. Capt. Sooy and the crew of the
life-saving station went TO the rescue
at the risk of their lives, and were
compelled TO stay on the schooner until
2 O'Clock this morning, when they
brought the captain and crew to shore.
The schooner has seven feet OF water in
the hold and is leaking.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Wedded In philndelphin.

Edward l.. Palmer and Miss Anna
Dora French were married by Friends
ceremony at tho Race Street Meeting
House, Philadelphia, Monday after
noon. After the ceremony the wedding
certificate was signed by "A large mum
ber of the Friends present. Tho
groom is Il son of Lewis and Hannah
Palmer of Concordvile, Pa. The bride
is the daughter of Charles S. French
of Philadelphia. Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer
will make their homo at No. 1883 North
Fifty-two and-a-half street, Phiia-
delphia. Several Wilmington relatives
attended tho wedding.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
prepped pead At ais word.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
New Castle, March "a Joshua
Miller twister at the Knowles woolen
mills, dropped dead at his work about
7. 80 O'Clock this morning. Miller was
about 55 years of age and boarded with
Joseph Farley, on Delaware street. He
leaves no family. He had been a suf-
ferer from heart trouble, and Coroner
Stidham gave certificate of death
from heart disease. Deceased formerly
worked in the Arlington mills in Will
mington, and had been at the Knowles
mills about eight months.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
FIRE AT REHoRoTH.
The Douglass House Annex, with All Its
Contents, Entirely Destroyed.

Special Correspondenceof OF Gazette and journal
Lewes, March "a. Tho annex of the
Douglass House, at Rehoboth, was
burned yesterday morning with all its
furniture, billiard tables, stock OF
liquors, sc. The fire started about 10
o'clock and the entire structure, which
was a one-story pine building, 40x20
feot, was soon entirely consumed.
Very little of tho contents was saved
and the attention of the crowd who got
to the scene was given to saving the
main building, which had narrow
escape. The crews of the Rehoboth
and Indian River life saving stations
were promptly on hand, and with the
residents of Rehoboth succeeded in
saving the main building with buckets
and water from the surf.
The northeast wall is charred from
the effects of heat from the fire, the
wind blowing directly on it. The loss
on stock, furniture and building, is
about 81, ZOO, partially insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
HMM DEPRAEIrK.
Negro Woman Accused of Using Young
White Boys for Immoral Purposes.

Nhito 81Nyb toF EuFpobeds
A remarkable case of depravity was
brought to light in the municipal court
on Monday, when Thomas Lewis of
New York, aged II, and Gustav Schluch.
ter Of this city, aged 16, testified that
about 12 o'clock Saturday night they
were lured into the resort No. 105 East
Water street, by Ella Boone, colored
denizen Of the coast. The boys stated
that the woman forced them inside the
building and up two flights of stairs,
and after taking 25 cents from each,
used them for immoral purposes. The
arrest was made by Officer Gilling, on
information from Chief of Police Dolan.
She was held in $500 bail for appear
ance at the upper court. The boys
were each held in 5000 bail as witnesses.
Ella Price was arraigned as an ac-
complice, but there was no evidence
against her and she was dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
X RAYS apparatus.

DR.. William II. Hancker OF the Della
ware State Hospital for the Insane
went to Philadelphia Tuesday to procure
new apparatus for his machine TO be
used in his X rays experiments. The
doctor contemplates having plates pre-
pared demonstrating the value of the
machine and will also give an exhibi-
tion at the next meeting of the board
OF trustees.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
At sheriT-s sale.

The property of Elijah Green. sur
viving mortgagor, and others, on Maple
street between Van Buren, and Harri-
son. was sold by the sheriff on Satur-
day to Hoffecker & Hoffecker. attor-
neys, for S700. A tract of land in New
Castle hundred containing about eight
acres, the property of Francis M. Buck,
ct al, was sold to William Michael
Byrne, attorney, for So, 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Dea IA OF Mrs. A. d. Moore.

Mrs. Fannie Norwood Moore, wife of
A. Biddle Moore. died at the Gables
on Sunday. She had suffered from
appendicitis, for which an operation
had been performed. Mrs. Moore came
from Buffalo, N. Y. She was % years
OF age and had been married but few
months. The funeral will take place
in Buffalo. Mr.. Moore was the mana
ger of tho real estate department OF
Heald e. Go.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Hurt in a Runaway.

A horse owned by Joseph Porter of
Christiana and driven by a colored man
named Joshua Smith took fright on
Market street bridge ON Tuesday and
ran away. Smith was thrown out and
badly, though not seriously, hurt, and
tho vehicle was damaged. The horse
and wagon were caught near Hare's
Gornpr
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Iannlncnt,.N,nrrnlroyd Nnr,lnIs.

Miss Minnie II. Lippincott, daughter
of O. A. Lippincott, and William o..
Murgatroyd were quietly married at
the residence OF the BRIDES father, No.
62l Delaware avenue, Monday. The
Rev. Merritt Hulburd, S. L. D., per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Murgatroyd left on wedding trip
Sonfh
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Held on seyeraI Counts.

George Dutton, who recently con-
fessed to stealing an oyercoat the prop
erty of Willard Hall Porter, was ar
raigned Monday In Philadelphia, and
Magistrate Jermon held him for court
to answer for the larceny of several
overcoats from Philadelphians.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
a N.,v uot IIonsa

Charles E. Sparks, Jr., on Tuesday
purchased from ]. p. Wiley and wife
and Ann L. Countiss lots in the roar Of
the properties Nos. 20S and 2l0 Walnut
street, where he will erect hot houses
for the cultivation of plants. Mr..
Sparks has had considerable experience.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
A ohild nndIy Rurned.

A young child of Lewis O. Henvis
was badly burned on Monday at tho
home of its parents, No. 2917 West
street. In some manner its clothing
caught fire, and it was only rescued in
time to save its life. Neighbors gave
assistance and physician was sum-
moned,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
N.,u Cinh ilnarrnrs-

The Wilmington Bicycle Club de-
cided, at special meeting Monday
to rent the building at the southwest
corner of Delaware avenue and Tatnall
street for club house. 1t will be
fitted up to suit the needs of the club
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Heavily Fined for Selling Liquor Illegally.

John and Mary Farragher were ar
raigned in the municipal court Monday
night on the charge of selling liquor
without a license ut Eighth and But
tonwood streets. Mrs. Farragher was
found guilty IN three cases and was
fined Sl00 for each violation, but there
was no evidence to hold her husband,
and he was discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Dou,I, OF N Lnndenberr Lady.

Mrs. Elizabeth j. Burns, a we'll
known resident of Landenberg, died
Monday at the home of her son-in-
law, Abner Glenn, at Ayondale at the
age of 7s years. The deceased Is the
mother of John Burns of Landenberg.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
BISHOP Adams to Make an Address.

Bishop Adams of Easton, Md, will
visit this city next Monday. and in
the evening he will make an address at
a meeting of the Brotherhood of st.
Andrew. which will be held in Trinity
Church
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Trnln Rohbrr Cnls His Thrnnt In .IniI.

Visalia, CAL, March 24.-Lovern,
the leader of the gang Of train robbers
who attempted to hold up train last
week, cut his throat in Jail here and
probably will die,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Death Of the Author Of "rom Brown.r

London, March %. Thomas Hughes,
@. c., author of 'Tom Browns School
Days, J" TON Brown at Oxford" &c,
and founder of the British settlement
of Rugby, Tenn, is dead at the age of
70 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
A Busy Plant.

The Rockland paper mills are running
day and night, and enough orders arc
on hand to keep the plant busy for four
months.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26

browns Bronchial Troches" are widely
known as an admirable remedy for Bron-
chits, Hoarseness, Coughs and Throat
troubles. Sold only in boxes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
New Bui,,linrs at Elsmere.

William II. Greenwalt has contracted
with several parties to build several
dwellings and two barns at Elsmere.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26
Morton signs the RaInes mi.

Albany, N. Y, March "a Gov
Morton signed the Raines High License
bill to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-03-26

Conard G. Holton died Monday at
his home, No. lilo Lincoln street, after
q long illness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-03
THE BOOK BUSINESS.

There was quite lively discussion
before the Board of County Commits
sioners Monday evening upon the book
question. Four large book concerns
were ably represented, and for three
hours the board was treated to quite
discussion upon the public schools, and
what books were best to be used.
The American Book Company was
represented by FrankL. Fuller; CHM *
Co. by Mr.. Eugene Harrell; B. f. John
son & Co., by Messrs. J. S. Manning and
Howard A. Foushee; University Pub
fishing Company, by Messrs. Victor ).
Bryant and Fred. A. Green. After hear
ing the merits of the various books,
the board unanimously decided that
the best interests of the schools would
be subseryed by the books, without a
single exception, formerly adopted by
the State Board.
This action seems to have met with
the universal approval of all the people
and especially teachers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-03
BRIEF NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. NJ. 4. Blair died at the Watts
Hospital Sunday evening last. She suf-
fe red from measles and from a compli-
cation of diseases. Her funeral seryi-
ces were conducted from Trinity
church.
News reaches Durham of the death
of Col. Ed. Daily, former citizen CT
Durham. His death occurred at his
home near Hester's, in Granville coun-
ty. Saturday evening last. He was II
years old. Col. Daily was most ge-
NAL gentleman, and had host OF
friends in Durham.
The board of city aldermen We're III
session Monday night and repealed the
ordinance requiring all trains passing
through the city to come to full stop
at every crossing. The gates at the
Mangum and Peabody street crossings
will remain, and the railroads are re-
quired to place fiagmeE at Chapel Hill,
Church and billiard street crossings.
The maximum rate for the running OF
trains in the city limits was changed
from six 10 ten miles an hour.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-06-03

North Bound Connections
At Fayetteville with Atlantic CoastLine for
all points North and East, at Sanford with
the Seaboard Air Line, at Greensboro with
the Southern Railway Company, at Walnus
Cove with the Norfolk & Western Railroad
for Winston-Salem.
South Bound Connections
Walnut Cove with the Norfolk a ives.
tel n Railroad for Roanoke and points North
and West, at Greensboro with the Southern
Railway Company for Raleigh, Richmond
and all points North and East, at Fayette-
Vile with the Atlantic Coast Line for all
points South, at Maxton with the Seaboard
Air Line for Charlotte, Atlanta and all
points South and Southwest.
w. K. KYLE,
Genl Pass. Agent.