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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28
FUNERAL. OF BENJAMIN d. BACON.

The funeral Of BENJAMIN d. Bacon. who died sud-
denly on Monday night at his home No. lj5 Rut-
ledge-st, held at the Lee Avenue Congrega-
tional Church last night. The pallbearers were the
directors Of the Hanover Club Of which he was
an active member Fire Commissioner William c.
Bryant and Fire Marsha. AlonZo Brymer. The SER
vices were conducted by the Rev. John Brtton
Clark, the pastor OF the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28

NEVER HAD A LESSON IN PAlNllNu'
Although MacMonnies has always shown more IN
terest in his sculpture than in painting, ne mas
done some wonderful pieces with paint ana brush
lie never in his life took lesson in oil painting
or in the mixing OF colors but his WORKS nav
been recognized by experts as pantnss "o1tns -,
"A master one OF his first attempts was PVrlidi
OF MS father which Is also in the possession Oh
his mother Ills father was man OF strIkihs ap
poarance and handsome features. ana the PANT
ing was said TO be faithful a reproduction as
camera could have made. Anothef picture Whlch
,ttract.d attention was n likeness OF fox terrier.
The young sculptor never allowed nomeiit OF
his time 10 20 by unoccup'ed. He was always pusy
but strange as Il may SEEM only Few specimens
OF his early work remain.
ago was a sad blow to Mr.. MacMonn'es, and re-
suited In temporarily breaking down MS healtn.
lr,r a month past he has been resting with his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28
A swINDLER SENTENCED TO SIX MONTHS

George Williams. a we-dressed young man. who
said he lived at No IS We,t-st.. New-York was
sent to the penltentlary for six months by Justice
Goettng in the lee-ave court yesterday for swind-
ling Jacob Simon. furniture mover OF No. l6
Naret-st., By Of bogus check. Simon met
asked him deliver trunk Williams il is alleged.
offered Simon check for s29 90 Simon then dscov-
cred that the men were the same who had swinded
him six weeks before He caused Williams's
rest. The other man escaped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28

Henry Cook. ergraver. thirty years DID, whe
lives at No. 30 Throop-ave., was held for trial In
the Even Street Police Court yesterday, charged
with stealing from his employer. William Smith. Q
manufacturer of meta, trimmings at No. IS Green
point-ave. Cook had been In the employ of Smith
for a long time Smith found some time ago that
some of his goods being sold cheaper than he
could make them. He nvestlga ted. and, ii Is a.
legged, discovered that Cook robbing him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28
TO BUY THE LEGISLATURE.
BREWERS SAID TO BE RAISING AN ENOR-
NOUS CORRUPTION FUND.
THE OBJECT Is TO DEFEAT THE RAiNEs BILL
100000 1T is SAID. is TO BE RAISED IN
NETWORK AND GROoKLYN-oNE OF
TIE BREWERS OUTLINES THE


PLAN OF ACTION.
r, was learned last night from one OF the most
,r,,,,nent brewers in Brooklyn that the colhc-
,,o, - an enormous corruption fund was going
y, IN Rrooklvn New-York and other large cities
q, the state for use next week at Albany in an
attempt TO defeat the Raines Excise bill Ac-
cor1ing TO The Tribune's informant. Brooklyn
h-ewers and wholesale liquor-deolers are en-
nected to raise 500 600 NETWORKS quota Is
5000 900 II the information is correct the
state Legislature will be flooded With brides lor
votes next week. and the liquor men conhdeh'!
count on decea ting the bill. The reason ior the
brewer being willing to talk on the matter was
because he said he did not propose TO contribute
q cont 10 The fund He believed the bill would be
carried or lost by more than one vote. ana he
said he was going TO keep his money In the Da"h
and let come what would.
''If the bill ever passes the Senate. SAID ne
At, - as good as "a law. the Assembly VIII be
obliged tc swallow IL. There are a good many
Republican Assenblymen from Brooklyn VINO
re placed in an exceedingly embarrassing po-
s,tion by the bill. Assemhlyman Hughes repre-
sents a district which has one or more saloons III
practically every block. He would like to No'e
with HIS Dartv but he knows II would mean po-
utical death If he should vote for the bill Ihere
are others in the same boat. That is one reas,'"
why Mr. Aids OF Norwich chairman or the
Committee on Excise is Having low on the ques-
tlon He is allowing all the fighting 70 be zone
in the Senate. This in a measure. shields the
Kings County Republican members. win whon
he is on good terms. As soon as the OIL gc's
through the Senate however. II IT does Mr.
Allds's committee will promptly push IL hiohe,
and then the Kings County members VIII nave
10 take their medicino. whether they IKE IL or
not. There will be q big fight TO Kill the BIZ IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28
A BOY SCULPTOR'S WORN.
MACMONNIES'S FIRST ATTEMPTS WE'RE
IN DOUGH AND CHEWING GUM.

AN EFFORT BEING MADE TO COLLECT l"'-'N
PIEcEs-How HIS FIRST FIGURE WAS MOD
ELI.ED-HE USED HIS NAILS FOR TooiS'
AND TOOK ANY MATERIAL HE COULD
GET - TRIUMPHS ACHIEVED
IN HIS TEENS.
Although efforts still being maze uy
ar, dealers 20 secure collection OF the carrier
,Yorks NJ Frederick NacNorn.es Brooklyn's famous
vounc srulptor. the circumstances under whlch
these interesting specimens held VIII proDaD'y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28

wife in Southern France and Italy. but he has
within few days returned To his studio In Paris
where he has before him work enough 10 keep him
busy FOR ten years or more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28

AMI brought them to the belief that the boy GER
tainly possessed a remarkable genius for art
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-28

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL MARVEL CELE-
SARY OF HER LIVING DEATH.

EXTRAORDINARY CIAIRvOYANT POwERs-sHE
READS THE CONTENTS OF SEALED LETTERS
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Elkton,s IslectIon.

Elkton, April 13. The annual muni-
cipal election for president and two
commissioners was held this afternoon
and was one of the most spirited con
tests for some years. Two tickets were
in the field, enc headed by Samuel j.
Keys for president and George II.
Howard and Frank P. Price for com
missioners. The opposition ticket was
headed by George b. Kerfoot for presi-
dent, with Herman Jeffers and S. II.
King for commissioners. The vote
polled was 372 The friends of Mr..
Keys made gallant uphill fight, but
the combination against him was too
strong, and he was defeated by 6 ma
jority, The negroes voted strong against
him, and this accounts for his defeat.
King and Jelfers were elected commits
sioners Tho vote was as follows: For
President, George b. Kerfoot, lS9;
Samuel j. Keye, 1879. For commits.
sioners, Herman Jetfers, 30; Samuel
IL. King, 90; George Il. Howard, 12O i;
Frank p. Price, lls; j. viii Perkins,
"a; James +. Powers, 16. Mr. Kerfoot
is member of the Singerly Pulp and
Paper Go. and native of Pennsylvania.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Grace sunday-school officers.

The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected by the teachers of
Grace Sunday. school Sunday: 9. W.
Pusey, Superintendent; John S.
Mullin, Jr., and Mrs. G. Wesley
Weldin, Assistants; Col. Enoch Moore,
Usher; II. Q. Robinson, Treasurer; G.
$. Wier, Secretary; Andrew G. Grow.
William H. Curry, j. b. Hickman, j..
A. MeCaulley. j. +. Rudolph, Walter
L. Butler and W. G. Murgatroyd,
Librarians; Thomas Benson, Musical
Director; Mrs. Alice T. Negendank,
Pianist; Mrs Washington Hastings,
Superintendent of the Infant Depart
ment; Mrs. William Beadenkopf, Mrs.
William G. Farra and Miss Louise
Weldin, Assistants.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Fnce and Ilend nnrned.

Special Gcrrensondence of Gazetteand journal
New Castle, April IA. -Delbert B.
Kirk, who was thrown from train and
badly injured last Thursday week,
met with another accident yesterday.
lie went fishing on the Delaware river
in company with another boy. He had
a bottle of powder, which he placed
upon board floating in the water
along side Of the boat. Fire was ap-
piled to the powder, which flashed in
his face, burning the hair off the front
of his head, his eyebrows and badly
scorching his face. Ills eyesight
is also despaired of. DIR. Stewart was
called in and rendered medical atten-
tion. The lad suffered considerable
Dain
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Immigrnnts nunranlIned.

Several Hungarians came to this city
from Baltimore on Sunday, but before
their arrival the local authorities had
been notified that they had left a ship
in Baltimore harhor and that small
pox had broken out on the ship. The
health authorities took the matter in
hand, but Sunday night they decided TO
allow the strangers to go to the houses
of relatives. and steps were at once
taken 10 quarantine the houses. Five
are located with family on Bird
steet, one on South Harrison street,
and two on Klund street. On Mon
day they were all vaccinated, as were
also the other occupants of the houses.
The clothes were fumigated and the
buildings disinfected and quarantined,
and for 10 days the occupants Of the
houses will not be allowed to leave
them. They will be visited four times
a day by executive officers Of tho
Board of Health, and the orders will
be rigidly enforced. In one OF the
houses were found children who work
at the match factory and one of the
stocking factories. They will be pre-
vented from working during the 10 days
and must remain at home.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
oHANoIxG BicYcLEs IL1EGAA.

The Statute Relating TO the Matter Passed
Thirty five Years Ago. Provides "a Fine of
One Hundred Dollars and Includes Inn
prison nent in the Punishment.
Complaint has been made to Deputy
Attorney General Peter l.. Cooper, Jr..
about the CHANGING Of bicycles at cigar
stores, and Mr.. Cooper has notified
Cigar Dealers Cusick, Selak and Har-
kins to stop il. He says it is plainly
within the provision of the statute.
The statute in question was passed Feb
ruary 10th, 1861. 1t provides that Iii
any person shall by himself, his servant
Or agent, or US the servant Or agent of
another, sell or dispose of, or have in
his possession with intent to sell or
dispose of, any lottery policy certificate
or anything by which such person or
any other person promises or guarantees
that any particular number, character,
ticket or certificate, shall in the event,
or on the happening OF any contingency
iu the nature of lottery, entitle the
purchaser or holder to receive money,
property or evidence of debt, or shall
use or employ any other device by
which such person, or any other person,
promises or guanapt tees as aforesaid,
every person so offending shall, upon
conviction thereof by indictment, forfeit
and pay for the first offence fine Of
one hundred dollars, and in default of
payment shall be imprisoned one month /:
and for the second and every subse-
quent offence shall forfeit and pay a
fine of one hundred dollars, and be i'm
prisoned not less than one nor more
than two months.
The act does not apply to the sale Of
authorized lottery tickets.
Several stores have been CHANGING off
bicycles but this action of the deputy
attorney generals will probably throw
cold water on the new plan. There is
no intention on the part of the dealers
notified to continue CHANGING off wheels,
since they have learned that it is
against the law
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
College Of Pharmacy Graduates.

The SD annual meeting and reception
of the Alumni Association of the Phila-
Ph;adeinEia % u Mnnday aftsrnnou Tas ne,n
meeting President Jacob S. Beetem, who
has drug store in this city, delivered
his annual address Mr.. Beetem grad
uated from the institution in 1878. AT
the election Monday he was made a
member Of the hoard Of directors. Mr..
the evening exercises. From this city
there were present Charles II. Smith,
Oscar Draper. Fred Kelley and William
Killiam. The last three named grad
uate from the college this year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
JULIE RioaRD DEAD.
Sudden Demise oil WeIl-known French
man in This CITY.


man in This City.
julie Ricard, living at No ia French
street. died suddenly about midnight
wednesday night. A month or SO
ago Ricard fell down st irs and received
Injuries which may have been the
cause of his death. lie had been under
the care of DR. William r. Miller for
sometime. Ricard rolled out of bed
about midnight and was found lying
upon tho floor by other inmates of the
house. DIR. Miller was summoned, but
when he arrived the man was dead
Rioard was Frenchman, about so
years of age, and he left wife and
son. His father died in France some
time ago and he is said to have re-
ceived Il large amount of money from
the estate.
Several years ago Ricard appeared as
guardian for girl and brought suit
against man named Edgar on charge
of seduction. Edgar was sent to Jail
in default of $40, 900 bail. The plain
tiff's attorneys were Judge Ball, Henry
Clay Turner and Walter Ii. Hayes
Levi G. Bird and W. T. Lyman were
on tine other side. After Edgar had
been in Jail five or six months an ap-
plication was made for writ of habeas
corpus that he might be discharged
on common bail. Judge Grubb refused
the application as to common bail, but
allowed reduction to S4, 600. Ii was
claimed that such excessive bail had
been imposed to prevent Edgar appear
ing in dye case in Philadelphia. Tho
Arlington Mills, from which Edgar had
been discharged, were interested in
the case
The suit against Edgar never came
to trial, it being alleged that his
friends got the girl out of the way.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
1nAmPLED By 4 HORSE.
A Wilmington Man Receives Serious In
juries by Runaway at LamolSiD.


juries by Runaway at Lamolin.
A gray mustang with harness dang
ling at his heels but no wagon in sight
Sunday afternoon dashed over the p,
w. q b. railroad tracks at Lamokin
station. John McCully of this city
who was waiting for train stopped
the runaway and recognized it as the
property of Frank Coburn of Chester
with whom be had been spending the
day. Mr.. McCully mounted the horse
intending to return it TO the owner.
The animal however again became frac-
tious and the rider was thrown off and
fell under the horse's hoofs. The mad
dened mustang trampled upon Mr.. Nc
Cully's abdomen and he was seriously
injured.
officer Farmer called tho patrol and
the insensihle man was taken to the
Chester Hospital where his wounds re.
ceived immediate attention. Several
ribs were found to be broken.
McCully is improving and expects to
return home in few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
MUST PAR LICENSES.
Those Who Neglect Are Liable TO AN
dictment at the May Court.

Those Who Neglect Are Liable to AN In
dictment at the May Court.
The business men who have not
stepped up to the office of the clerk of
the peace to pay their license fees will
shortly receive a communication in
the following language:
Dear Sir: The clerk of the peace
of New Castle county has furnished me
with list of all those who have failed
TO take out license as required by law.
Your name appears in the list, and l
shall be compelled to prepare an indict-
ment against you to be sent into the
grand jury at the next term of the
court of general sessions Of the peace
and Jail delivery in this county, unless
a license shall have been issued to you
on or before Monday, the 4th day of
May next. Very respectfully,
Robert G. White,
"A Attorney- General. -
About 300 persons are in arrears for
license fees that should have been paid
by the last of August, 1895. Between
now and May 4th, they will have an
opportunity to square themselves with
the county.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
nnnth nrInI,n aillhnrn

John Hillhorn, of the furniture firm
of Amos Hillborn & CO., No. 1927
Market street, Philadelphia, died sud-
denly at his home. No. SAT North Forty
first street, Philadelphia, last Sunday
afternoon, in the 46th year of his age.
Deceased was son of the late William
Hillborn, and nephew of the late
Amos Hillborn, whose name the firm
still carries. He was a native of Bucks
county, Pa. The business will be con-
tinued, as heretofore, by the remaining
members of the firm.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Funeral of Rishnn RYAN.

Buffalo, N. Y, April IA. Prominent
prelates Of the CatholicChurchg gathered
around the bier Of the Rt. Rev Stephen
Vincent Ryan, bishop of Buffalo, to-
high mass by Archbishop Corrigan of
New York. The sermon was preached
by Archbishop ireland of st. Paul.
The casket, at the conclusion of the
imposing obsequles, was lowered by the
priests into the cathedral vault, whore
it will rest beside the dust of the first
and only other bishop Of Buffalo,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Trihnte To a Frisn,I.

The Gazette has been requested to
publish the following: 1.-THE employees
of the p. w. e. b. .R. II. car shops desire
thus publicly to pay a slight tribute to
the memory of thoir late timekeeper,
James G. Fox, who died on the 18th
instant. For nearly II years past we
have been accustomed, twice daily. to
pay our compliments to him personally,
in his official capacity, and no face
or voice was more familiar to every
employe than that Of our lamented
friend; none could be missed more.
Possessed of the peculiar characteristics
specially adapted TO his position,
honesty and impartiality, universal
satisfaction prevailed. In disposition
he was genial, social, kind; we shall miss
his smiling responses and lively com
pahionship. Devoted in his domestic
relations, he was kind husband and
father, and we condole with his wife
and little one in their sad bereavement.
We sadly regret this sudden severance
of our pleasant connections with him,
and that death should claim him as
its victim at an age adjudged the prime
Of life, we deplore. Shopmates. "
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16

asked, through its recording secretary,
Melville Thompson, to be allowed to re.
place tho dilapidatod flag on the High
School with a new ono. The Council
presented the present flag six years ago
Permission was given, and the matter
was left in the hands of the committee
on fuel, heating and ventilation.
Mr.. Huey asked for a new flag on
No. % School. The matter was referred
to the committee on fuel, heating and
ventilation.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Isnnlavnrri silie,rnIi,.

A 30 feet wide sidewalk along the
north side of the boulevard from
Eighteenth street to Snuff Mill Lane
has been completed. and in tho near
future the Tatnall heirs will plant trees
and put down a sidewalk along their
property, and when this is completed
there will be walk from Eighteenth
street to Elliott avenue. Washington
street and the Boulevard are favorite
promenades on pleasant evenings.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
For a N,emoral Eund.

The ladies Of Smyth Circle, G. A. r.,
Monday night visited Smyth Post and
agreeably surprised the mombers of the
latter by presenting nice sum Of
money for the memorial fund. After
the presentation the ladies adjourned
to tho homo of the president, No. 422
Market street, whore an enjoyable
evening was passed. Refreshments were
served in abundance.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
A I,elt for ooloneI stevenson.

Co. A, National Guard Of Delaware,
presented handsome officers belt to
Lieutenant Colonel Charles M. Steven
son last evening. Lieutenant Colonel
Stevenson was formerly captain of Co.
A. The presentation took place al the
Armory, Twelfth and Orange streets,
and the speech was made by the present
captain, DIR. Swithin Chandler. In
accepting the belt Col. Stevenson made
some appi opriate remarks
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Knirhls remnlnr m I,iitshnrg.

Gen. j. Parlle Postlos and DR.. ].
Harvey Day returned on Monday from
Pittsburg. where they went as a COM
mittee from st. Johns Commandery,
Masonic Knights Templar, to arrange
hotel accommodations for tho Will
mington Commandery at the triennial
conelave in 1898. They were quite
successful. Arrangements were made
for quarters at the Newell House, one
of tho principal hotels Of the city. 1t
is centrally located and will be most
desirable stopping place.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Fnrcmnn notn Hnrs

John N. Doto, foreman OF the machine
shop at the round house of the p, w.
" b. railroad in this city, met with an
accident Monday which came near re-
sulting fatally. He was under an en-
gine and in attempting to get out struck
his forehead against the edge OF tho
cylinder rendering him unconscious for
an hour. Doctors were summoned and
after hard work restored him to con-
eciousness.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
The Magee Estate Heard of.

The Magee estate has again been
heard of. Samuel Morrison Of Newark,
whose wife is one of the heirs of the
late William Magee, who is reported to
have left large estate in the South, a
few days ago received letter from a
physician by the name of Wood, resid-
ing in Texas, informing him that the
estate is in good shape and all that now
remains is to prove the family connec
tions. Lawyers are endeavoring to do
this
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Killed Her Assailant.

New Castle. Pa, April 14.--Mrs.
Susan Schaetfer, ageG 76 years, and
her housekeeper, Mrs. Martha Burt,
were alone in their home, near BESSIE
mer, last evening, when an unknown
italian appeared and attempted to
assault Mrs. Burt. She ran to another
room. pursued by the man, and when
he was about to seize her she grasped
a revolver and shot him, the ball taking
effect in the bowels and instantly kill
ing him,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
AIayyer pisbarred.

Denton, April 13 One of the last
acts of the circuit court, which ad-
journed to-day, was to pass an order
disbarring Millard F. Taylor, the young
Baltimore lawyer who defended Marshal
i. Price, the slayer of Sallie E. Dean.
Price was lynchod after Taylor had
succeeded in delaying the execution OF
the sentence. The order of the court
recites among other things that Taylor
caused his client (Price) to swear
falsnly
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Ear Nearly cut on.

Richard Webb, residing at No. 505
West Thirtioth street, painter in the
employ of the Pullman Palace Car Co.,
slipped and fell on Tuesday, striking
the right side of his head and nearly
severing the ear. He was taken to the
otiice of DIR. II. NJ. First, Eighth and
Spruce streets, whore his injuries were
attended TO.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Fort pelaware Island.

HtNJtF FV0UTIIE NVWF
Fort Delaware Island would make a
fine summer resort and it is singular
that no speculator with an eye to the
shekels that fly SO swiftly in warm
weather, has not secured the privilege
of beautifying the place, erecting the
ubiquitous carousel aud the perilous
toboggan slidu and reaping the harvest.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Reonenel d school.

The public school at Ohadd's Ford
was reopened Monday by the teacher,
Miss Barton. A large number of the
pupils had been suffering with the
measles, necessitating the closing of
the school for two Meeks
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Rnr,r,l Cntton snld.

A large quantity of damaged cotton
from the Birtwell fire, was sold in Ohes-
Ter Monday. A portion was bought
by Wilmingtonians The cotton was
found 10 be in good condition, the
damage being mainly on the oustide of
tha ha,es
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
The Alnlnnn Two-step.

Miss Mary Agnes Zeigler, class of '93,
Wilmington High School, has com
posed two-step which she has named
1.-THE Alumn@ Two Step, +" and has
dedicated to the members of the asso
citation. 1t is in the hands of the
nrinter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Accident at Edge Moor.

Jacobus Wolenski, Pole employed
at the Edge Moore iron works, was
severely injured by pair of tongs
which he was using Monday afternoon.
He was brought to his home in this
city.