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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
FIGHT BETWEEN CoNGRESSMEN,
Representative Monsy Struck with Chair
by Representative Halt.


by Representative Halt.
Washington, April 90 Congressman
Money, D., miss, ], Senator elect from
that State. and Congressman Hall, d.,
(Mo. J, had a personal encounter Ia the
committee on naval affairs day.
Mr.. Money and Mr.. Hall are both
members OF the naval committee. The
committee was not in session Mt tho
time of the fracas Felix McCloskey,
tho messenger Of the committees, who
was staniing at tho door, heard tho
two members talking rather loudly.
aroused. Suddenly Mr.. McCloskcy
heard Mr.. Hal say; II u allow no
man to call mo a liar. = With tho
words he reached over aud planted his
fist in Mr.. Money's face. Mr.. Hall is
a man of large stature, standing 6 feet
2innhes and weighing 250 pounds, Mr..
Money ia also tall, but rather slender
in build and no match for his opponent
physically. The blow staggered the
Mlssiasippian.
Before Mr. Money recovered himself
Mr.. Hall grabbed large glass ink we'll
from the table and hurled 1T at Mr..
Money. Tho latter, already dRzed,
could not dodge the misaile aud il
struck him behind the ear, cutting an
ugly cash. Mr.. Money fell back
against the wall. At this iuneture Mr..
McCloskey, who had been making his
way toward the irate congressman.
crowded between them and prevented
further onslaught Mr. Hall was with
difficulty reprpsaed from continuing
the assault. Mr.. Money stoud against
tho wall faint from tho loss of blood,
which was streaming down his neck
from the wound in his head. He was
huriedly taken to committee room
on the floor below while Mr.. Hal
walked calmly along the corridor TO the
hsl OF the House. The blood from Mr..
Money,s wound dropped on the tesaa,
lated marble floor as he was half carrlec
down the steps. A great crowd imme
diately congregated and there was much
excitement.
Tho details Of the cause Of the en-.
counter were hard to obtain. Mr..
HALL, when seen Immediately after the
fight, said he did not desire to make
| a statement at was personal mat
ter, - said be, and do not desire h
say anything. do not suppose Mr.
Money either will care to make a state
ment Mr.. Wilson, member Of th'
sub committee was present
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
rHE eEAsr MONUMENT.
Unveiling of'a Colossal statuc in Brooklyn
SnIuraav


New York, April %. The colossal
equestrian statue OF Gen. Grant, at
Dean street and Bedford avenue,
Brooklyn. was unveiled to-day.
The dedication was made the occa-
sion Of special military pageant,
10, 200 soldiers of the United States army
and the National Guard of the State
Of New York and sailors and marines
from the Navy Yard being in line. In
addition the Grand Army of the Re
public was largely represented. Along
the line OF parade thousands of specta-
tors thronged the sidewalks.
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford, president
OF the Union League Club, presented
the statue to Mayor Frederick W.
Wurstor, as the representative Of Brook
lyn. Up to this time the bronze statue
had been enveloped with the stars and
stripes and as Gen. Woodford stepped
TO the platform, Ulysses S. Grant,
grandson Of the general, pulled the
string and the statue was exposed
amidst cheers from 10000 throats. The
dedicatory prayer was offered by the
Rev. John II. Newman, ID. d., anu
the Grafton was delivered bv Gen.
Horace Porter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
mon scHooL WiNs.
Wilmington Runners Take Relay II
From NorrIstown and Camden.

Wilmington Runners Take a Relay Race
From NorrIstown and Camden.
The relay team of the Wilmington
High School won the race in which it
took part at the big relay meeting un.
der the auspices Of the University Of
Pennsylvania on Saturday. The other
contestants in the race were Norristown
and Camden High Schools. The viii.
mington runners we're Trotter, RoboIen,
Adama and Hahn The race was for a
miie and the time was B. 5s2-5.
Following Is summary of the laps
First lap; ". Geiger tNorristownl,
W. Trotter Wilmington, d. Pratt
lCamdeni; second lap: G. Robelen
tW1, J. q. Meyer N J, M. Warrington.
tC third lap; =. Adams (W. !. G.
Emery tN., 4, Hargen &c. fourth
lap u. Hahn (Wl, K. White, fN, /,
f. Allen ~,
The prizes were handsome silver lov.
ing cups valued AZ $40 besides a sill
banner III tho University OF Pennsyl.
vania coloFs. The Wilmington boy,
had been trained for tho race by Geor..
Mccartney, class &c 93.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
a New Public Hail.
Airo.AmerIaan citizen

AirO-htEerlGhu IltNens
Daniel Bantum who was born slave
on the Eastern Shore Of Maryland,
where he spent his early life and later
came TO Wilmington, whore he remained
in the employ Of Charles Warner Co..
until he had acquired sufficient funds
to engage in business for himself, has
erected a very fine hall on Fourteenth
street, between Claymont and Head,
one half block from the electric cars.
Tho hall is a two story brick structure
24tax6l feet. The first floor will be fitted
up as cigar store, barber shop and
pool room. The second floor will be
fitted up as an auditorium, with seating
capacity for 40 persons. All Of the
brickwork was done by colored brick
layers, Messrs. Ferguson and George
W. Diggs respectively. The work was
superintendent by Mr.. Baptum himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
i Nnrrow Escape.

a nun, apparently d stranger IN t6is
city eaiao near losing his III ii tue
MARKET street crossing of the X ". n
i. railr1a,i Saturday. AT a65at 10
9 ,ciock traln No. 70 of tho MasaAi
division II tho p, W S u. mi{r1ali
e..tne rolling in and the i. & O. slift.
iAE engine was pushing several oars
down the track ut thp same time. The
stranger came ont from behind rAe
aa ting train ind aitampted l. clpss
the Is. W. 4 - track. The gstensan
called q him, but he apparently Hi
net near John Sheppard, a tlacnan
en tic r, W. a y. shitter, ran toward
Aim ana forced him mack. IIc aad
hE#iy made 4 step backward, 81 m
thr express thundered past. liz ID.
fused to give his name.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
KESr CoUxrY c0URr.
A Man sent to Jaii for Ten Years for At
tempted Assanlt--tbther Cases.

tempted Assnnlt--Other Cases.
Special Correspondence OF Gazettc ana journal
Dover, April 90. AT yesterdays SEES
sion of court James Brown, colored,
was convicted OF attempting to feloni-
ously assault Miss Florence Clayton
and sentenced TO 10 yonrs' imprlson-
ment, to receive 80 lashes and TO stand
in the piilory an hour.
While witness was testifyiug Har.
riet johnson, colored, was surprised
by what he said and gave expression to
her surprise by whistling. Judge Gull
lon ordered that the offender be brought
forward. whereupon Bailif Butler, in
mistake, arraigned preacher Of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church.
The minister was released after the
woman bad acknowledged that she had
been guilty of contempt Of court She
was sentenced to pay fine of $40 and
in default was committed to jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
ExE0UTED ar SING SING.
a Murderer Pays tins Penalty--Decinred
His Innocence.

Sing Sing, AprIl 27.-Carl Feigen-
baum, alias Anton Lain, who murdered
Mrs. Johanna Hoffman In New York
September LIST, 1894, was executed by
electricity in tho State Penitentiary to.
day. He protested his innocence TO
the last.
Before going TO the death chamber
he made wifi, hequoathing 10 sister
in Germany properly which he claimed
10 own in Cincinnati and New FORK.
The execution was performed with
out hitch and the subject was pro
nounced dead 2l5 minutes after he was
ushered into the room.
Mrs. Hoffman's son Michael, a mere
youth, was a witness OF the murder OF
his mother and tried to save her but
was no match for the ASSASSIN in
strength. Feigenbaum had boarded
with Mrs. Hoffman about week prior
to the murder. No adequate motive
for tho crime has been discovered.
Feigenhaum asserted that it was not he
but man named Weibel, who killed
Mrs Hoffman, but he was convicted
upon the evidence of young Hoffman.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Great Run on q wen-known Institution.

The famous Patent Medicine Warehouse
Of Charles ~ Criterion, New York, has
recently been subjected To an extraordinary
prcssure-the pressure Of crowds of sufferers
from Coughs and Colds in search Of "Hale's
Honey If Horehound and Tar" of which
he is the fortunate proprietor. Tho ropn.
larity OF the article is houudless, and will
last, for ii is built on the solid foundation of
innumcraole cures. Crittenton,s establish
rnent might properly be called q saving
Bank from the number it has been instru.
mental IN saving from CONSUMPTION.
Trochlal affections of every type vanish
under its balmy and balsamic influence
With astonishing rapidity. Sold by all
drusgiats. Ask for large size, price 81, they
are mtch the cheapest
likes roothache Drops cure in one
minute
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Mnfln.. Heavy snntoncs.

Wilkesharre, Pa, April 25. The
NTH MaAa Sociaty sin"s in ana pe ahnnt uaselton w @
who were convicted yesterday OF arson,
were to-day sentenced TO 90 years each
in the penitentiary. They are Jim
Passavella, Jamos CaroDe, Joseph
Camorani and Mike Speri. Passavells,
who was the leader of the Mafiase was
sentenced TO serve an additional fivo
years for robbery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
10 ~ -. rnr rnllt

Tho guit of arcelps u. Wheeler Nj.
t3a walton 4 l,haan Co.. an action for
tbe division q taU aasats Of the com
paHJ, came III il tha Cnltel States
cireait eoGrt saturday, and tie
caust ordered lhai die receivers pqy 10
tbo saYaiGl riaiadut8 dividend uf
II phr cont The court also dceitlsa
that le Walton G Whsnn Co. was nat
IN accommodation onanrser for thu
Charleston Cg The receivers wnro
represented tf Bradford, Vandegrft &
Byrne and MilHa q soruance gnl
William y. llita this otty and alr,
Nathans Of Chat1ai5a represented thr
creditors.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
wou,a.d,nann.,

Buda Pest April 25. "A duel has
heen fought between Baron Feiorvany,
Miniater for Defence. and Deputy
Bernat. Pistols were the weapons
without effect Tho duel. according
TO tho conditions, was to continue
with sabres until one of tho combatanta
was disabled. Bernat was feled to thn
ground with a severe cut across tho
temple.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
pi.agreen,ent Of a Jury.

Chestertown, April 26 After having
been out the greater part of two days
and one night Che jury in the Walraven
case was discharged yesterday, stand
ing 10 =. The case is neof peculiar
interest, the main point at issue being
as to tho genuineness OF Mrs. Wal
ravens signature 10 guardianship
bond. The jury was discharged. and a
new trial will be had and the case re-
moved
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
nnlerntrs Named.

Tne Second Ward Republican Club
has named the following delegates and
aiternatea 10 the State convention:
DeIerates-T w. McVay, G.. r.
SHARKS Jr, @. w. Cook, g. ".
Brooks; alternates J. Worth, Fl.
II. Roberts, @. II. Colhourne, w. j.
Winchester
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Death Of Mrs. MARY W. Merriil.

Pooomoke City. April 80. Mrs. Mary
", Merrill died at the home at her
daughter, Mrs. Riley NJ. Stevenson,
this afternoon of consumption after q
long illness, aged 81 years. She was
the wife Of the late William II. S.
Merrill, merchant, who died in 1878,
whe8 he vas postn aster and the Dams
OF tho town was changed from New
town e pocomoke City
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
board ~ Ill, ,g,t..

Fhe hoard OF stewards or the Wil.
minstln 9i3trict of the I'll. h. C53.
fefeaca ret Thursday at the fpsili. ae6
q i5fa7idifg tlrlor EGrf5f Ii W.s
decftt n 5iz lise salary ii tae ur6
aIiin2 ai@cr % 5l,5o0, TIE Same as laqt
yea2t, pc committee On parsonage viii
allowed si0o Il atl:a ncces.4t, NJ @
pairs Presiding ir F4rrett aTa +
L. Grnhb Wore apl#Ftal tn loTls FIN :
new district parsonage fqr use next
year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
D,.solution of Partnership.

The firm OF Ramsburgcr q Son has
been dissolved by mutual consent.
Charles Ramsherger viii continue the
fruit and produce, business at Fourth
and King streets, and Harry, kamsber-
eor will devote his time to the grocery
sinra No. AO7 King street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
A New I,.ntnrs.

The Christiana Window Glass Go.
has added 70 The local plant facilities
Tor bending patG glass. and on Satur-
day the FIRST sncceeSful experiment was
made. The g!ass, which was for a
iiearse door, @aa bent at an angle III
about - degrees. The method was
studied ut and put in operation by
Superintendent john Eyrnc.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
nrad BADLY cut.

Patrick McLain, residing near Eighth
ard Church streets, fell in a fit at the
works Of the Mccullough Iron Co.,
on Monday, and sustained severe
wound on the head, the scalp being
laid bare TO the extent of several inches.
The injured man was taken to the office
Of DIR. H. M. First. Eighth and Spruce
streets, where his wounds were dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
i Ised. Recn,rr.,I.

Tho body II tine second mate Of the
schooner Eve Dalnehower of Phiadel
mia, who was lost at Penn's Grove in
tar latter phrt of December by the up
turning of the yawl boat, was found at
lennaIille on Thursday The body.
although badly aeGomposed, was easily
recognized ] was taken to Philadei-
pnlu.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
nrenoi, n cnntrnn1rlnimed.

William Sparks brought suit in
Magistrate Daley's court on Saturday
night against Michael Dooney on d
claim fot s., which Sparka said Dooney
owed him for removing q summer
housc Ine defendant Claimed that
thcre was no contract, hut the inaris.
trate thought otherwise and Sparks re.
ceiYed judgment for the full amount.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
prnnnrrr MitMdrawn.

The -four and erist mil on White
clav creek. late the property Of Thomas
W Jones, was advertised for sale on
Saturday hy William 7. Lyman, execu-
tor for Mr.. Jones. The property was
bid to about 5000 and Withdrawn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
MD rom IIer Mntl,nr.

Ida Tharp, aged 3 years, hid from
her mother on Saturday at her home
Ne. II East Fourth street, and the
mother thinking tne little ono was lost
reported the matter to the police.
Later, however Ida was found under
a bod, where she had neen hiding.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
~. rar.an1 Annnnt-

Tho Rev. d. j. Flynn wishes to state
that st. Patrick,s Church contributed
to tile orphans fund in 1895 the amount
of 1858. q, and not Sl3l, as stated in
the orphan's fund report just published.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
4 Pnnerfraln ,l1, rnr I.n.,

Alfred Gawthrop on Saturday re-.
caiyed copy nf the japan Ga2ette from
his son, Charles S. Gawthrop, who il
cnglgGd in railroad work in japan.
The paper Is printed in the English
language and issues two editions daily.
II ia fair sample Of modern Jour.
nalism
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Mnrdered rive rerrons.

indianapolis, Ind, April a5. = A
special from Rockville says; Peter Egg
bert, desperate, killed Mira Hastio
and two children this morning and
then killed Sheriff Null and deputy
Hheriff.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
nlcroi. rrln r.nrn,,e-

Willard q. Jackson. Harvey Mole
and 9. T. Miller Rumforl Of this city
viii sail for Europe the latter part OF
June. After meeting in Berlin they
%jll start on bicycle tour. They will
fg.urn home in September.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
a Lnd RndIy InlureeI.

At LaureI on tine ". q NJ railroad
Sunday afternoon William Dawson,
aged Is years, collided with team
while riding bicycle and was thrown
with great force against small em-
hankment and rendered unconscions.
in which condition he remained until
a late hour Sunday. 1t was at first
fearen that be was seriously hurt, but
he has improved considerably.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
T1n t,.l,ero,,.n 4 Droyne,I.

Two Swedish fishermen employed by
Robert, Merlin of Bayside we're drowned
in the Delaware river near Bridgeton
on "Wednesday, but the cause Of their
absence was not known until Thursday
night. when their boat was found up
t,,rned foatins in the river.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Chnncery aud Orphans' UonrIs'

Judge Grubb was IN WiImIhgt1n en-
saturday, but no session OF orpnans,
court was held. Chaneery ana orpnans'
courts will tneet to day.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
snn,ll.y.sehnnl t,rn.,ni.nn

large congregation wore present
At l5&er fifanlEws1e iresbvtarlp1
ShnTen Sunda 4'he sunaav srhaal
organized Tor th7 sHmmar Wlr,5 nv
eleeiihg George 4 Chandler sgpeyir.
ttenisni' ana the paator, tGa g
9ai1nsl irving aasiatant eu8srln.
tendsnt.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
nina Rev. n n. Nioeaer.

The Rev. S. g. Meeser of Worcester,
Mass, formerly of this city. who went
to have returned to Worcester, i'm
proved in health.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Genrgn LIal.. DEM.

George Hans. faminent German.
diai On SATURDAY his home, No. Il
-&neaster ayenHR Ele had been IL! fr
suAo time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30

John Kaufman was burned to death
in his home, near Burr Oak, Ind, Sat
urday. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30

To the Sailor yacht is superb, but how
much more lovely to the landsman are the
rosy cheeks of young ladies who use Glenns
Sulphur Soap. .-eNe
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Have you smoacd too Much ?

Take Iiorsford's Aeid Phosphate.
II will relieve tie depression caused
thereby; quiet the nerves and induce re-
freshing sleep.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30

Tho road aorGsB Aurustine marsi
viii be completed q about month.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-30
Death offs lfi'mG. G.:5onisn h Il. ~,

alfred Henry SMITH. i forUUr Viii
minetonlan, I6i 81 Friday IL san
Antonio, Tex iio was a ciyii engineer.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
ThOuXhtful FaCfS.

From :he Popular Science News.
The propel distance between the eyes is
the width of one eye.
Some children in the mountains of Silesia
devoutly believe that beetles are both deaf
and blind.
The one hundred ard tweuty-four largest
cities in the country show a steady and al
most uniform decrease in the average size
of family.
Bread made from whole wheat -four will
support life, and man might live on meat
alone, but it would be a very imperfect
diet.
The smallest known species of hog is the
pigmy swine of Australia. They are ex-
actly like their larger America brethren
In every particular except size, being not
larger than a good sized house rat.
Prof. Fheltshue says that il we reckon
the depth of all oceans at an average of
three miles. there would be a layer Of salt
200 feet thick in their basins, should the
waters of all suddenly evaporate
In France there are twenty-five botani-
cal gardens; in Germany, thirty-fve; in
Great Britain and Ireland, eleven: in the
Indian empire. nine; in Italy. twenty-five:
IN Russia, fourteen, while there are but five
public botanical gardens in the whole of
the United States
Evening star., 1896-10-24
ONE OF WkSHIfGTOH'S SWEET
SINGERS BEING RESTORED
TO HEALTH,
DR.. SHADES Ch1oridun Dis
eovery for Consumption Pro-
ducing More Cures.
Over Forty Cured fn Washington
Alone.

Very many persons go the rounds in the medical
fraternity with their throat or lung trouble before
they are persuaded that the best thing for tbem
to do is TO consult Dr. Shade 1922 18th street
who has beyond question curtd more complicated
In the country combinsd.
II you are skeptcal 20 ask DIR. McKim IS 5th
ST. s.e what he thinks OF Dr. Shades treatment
Cr DIR. Patterson, 81 st. ne.
Both Of these gentlemen are experienced in the
general practice for many years. Dr. McKim has
been practici:g medi ine in the District OF Column
bia over forty years. He belongs to the medical
association. and has for many years. He rs surely
reliable and trustworthy, the medical society
viii not tolerate unworthy or unreliable member
ship.
Miss Lillian Hunt, l1Ol 18th ST. NV is the
vocalist We refer to- Miss Hunt is well known
by thu musicloving public on accoInt of b r vocal
talent, catering 10 the cultivated Washing on
musicians. Miss Hunt had-in a measu-a--Cone
the rounds among the doctors with hut nttIe IL
any benefit Miss Hunt has been taking DR.
Shades Treatment for six months for throat and
bronchial trouble, and IS now able at this time
10 resume her music al studies again
Prof. Bischcf says that Miss Hunts voice has
Improved very much. becoming more mellow and
richer since under Dr. Shades Treatment. Miss
Hunt scarcely, IL ever. is troubled with the very
severe cough that Annoyed her for several years
Miss Hunt is willing 10 Ice interviewed for the
benefit of those who suffering as She did. Call
or write for booklet AID symptom blank fir those
desiring home treatment. Consultation FREE Mon
day, "Wednesday and Friday. 1t
Evening star., 1896-10-24
SeIMcncc I'm Dreams.
IN the Philadelphia Re,-ord.

From The philadelphia Record.
Dreams are curious things. About a week
ago 4 West Philadelphia girl dreamed that
she lost her watch. ard in the morning she
looked in the place where she always put
her timepiece 20 discover that it was gone.
This, of course. led her to believe that
some one had actually stolen it, and that
She was not dreaming, but was merely in
a half sleep. Wi'h his dishearicning sus-
picion the crestfal'n young woman told
her brother CT the affair. The brother had
10 visit variGCs pagnshops and station
houses. give careful description Of the
costly article. and was kept hustling around
about three or four days. Nainly onLeaNcr-
ing TO get clue. But he finally abandoned
al hopes of recovering the lost treasure.
In the evening of the very day that her
bro her discontinued the search the fair
loser OK the tirne-2iece had another cream.
This time she dreamed that before retiring
she had hidden her watch in a shoe n the
bottom OF closet. After, rising next
morning, merely cut of curiosity, she went
10 the place designated in her dream, ard
10 her amazemcnt there beheld the innocent
tlmepiece.
Evening star., 1896-10-24
Officers in Command Of the Regiment
This Year.
MILITARY INSTRUCTION, IN SCHOOLS
Interest in the Annua4lat1Parades y q and
in the Compositions.
STANDING AS SCHOLARS

The regiment of the High School Is ofll-
cered by the cadets. and every boy has an
equal chance to get a commission. From
the time Of enlistment the scholarship de-
pertinent and attendance of every cadet is
kept. In his senior year the cadet is given
an examination as to his knowledge of tao
tics with the view of determining his mill
tary abilities. Those who have made the
highest averages. when ability and scholar
ship are taken into account, are given the
commissions, according to their standing
This organization. in connection with the
school, 1t Is claimed. makes the boys more
studious, gives them something to work
for, affords them excellent exercise, and
last of all, gives them a good training in
the school of the soldier. making them
obedient, quick to respond, and attentive
The plan of having q military organiza-
ton in connection with the regular course
Of the Boys High School. as it was then
called, was first suggested by Professor
Edward A. Paul, the first principal of the
High School in 1882, and was carried into
effect by Professor G. r. Israel who had
formerly served as captain of one of the
companies at Dickinson College, Pennsyl-
.vania. The names of 40 young men who
were willing and eager to aid in the project
were secured by Professor Paul. A bat
TALON of two comp4ni Containing seventy
boys each. was then formed, those able to