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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
RELICS from DELAWARE.
Exhibited Under the Auspices of Colonial
DANES at New Haven.

Mrs. ]. Ernest Smith and Mrs. Harry
L. Cause of the Colonial Danes Of this
State have recently had charge of col
lection of historical relics from Della.
ware at an exhibition in New Haven,
Conn, under the auspices Of the 90
lonial Danes. None of the relics is of
date later than 1885 New Haven
newspapers give words of praise and
extended description to the relics from
this State. In the collection is a piece
of an altar cloth, having on it the let
ters "a. r." which was worked by
Queen Anne in the early part of her
reign. There is also an exquisite piece
of ribbon embroidery done about the
year 1863. valuable napkin is that
known as the Napoleon napkin and used
by him. 1t is of fine linen and bears
in one corner the letter IN" sur
rounded by crown.
Miss Rebecca Gibbons Smith of this
city loaned a beautiful white silk petit
coat which in 1921 belonged to Eleanor
Kirk, also a pair Of white slippers
which were owned by her. A work
box made by Lafayette while on visit
to some Delaware friends is unique. 1t
is carved and has inscribed on the cover !:
"My Mistress doth possess both beauty
and vertue." 1t was presented by La
fayette to the daughter of Joseph Tat
nall of three generations back. The
" Breeches" Bible was sent from this
city. 1t was printed in 1899 and sup
pressed because the word "breeches"
occurs in il. This Bible is now the
property OF Miss Ridgely. An ancient
Aristotle, the title page of which is
gone, is in the collection.
a china cup and saucer once owned
by Gen. Wayne and an original survey
of land of Thomas Wollaston. 1862,
called Bishops CASTLE in what is
now Mill Creek hundred, was sent by
six times great granddaughter.
A large pewter tureen is also in the
collection. 1t was buried before the
battle of Brandywine near Cbadd's
Ford. Ii was afterwards exhumed and
found to contain the family silver. 1t
belonged to an ancestor of Mrs. Cband-
Ter Harvey. There were pieces of
china which belonged to DIR. John
Mckinley, tho first Governor of Della
ware, and much dented and dilapi-
| property of Maj. John Patton, now
loaned and exhibited by Judge Wales
of Wilmington.
The Delaware collection included the
earliest book printed in England and
the earliest book printed in this
country.
Those who contributed to the Della
ware collection are as follows: Miss M.
L. Candy, Mrs. I. Allen Hiles, Mrs.
Read j. Mckay, Miss Mary Ridgely,
Miss Worrall, Mrs. John Rodney, Miss
Comegys, Bishop Coleman. Mrs. Charles
g. Rumford, Mrs. Charles l. du Pont,
Mrs. Charles Warner, Mrs. j. @. C.Dillon,
Mrs. Samuel Bancroft, Jr., Judge
Leonard E. Wales, Miss Annie p Bis
sell, Mrs. II. L. Cause, Miss A. T.
Candy, Miss Sisson, Mrs. j. Ernes
Smith. Mrs. j. II. Hoffecker and thu
| Misses Long,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Finds TO be Tranaferred.

In the United States circuit court
on Monday T. petition of the S. S.
White Dental Manufacturing Co. Of
Philadelphia was filed by Joseph
FraIey, solicitor for the company, pray
ing that funds be transferred from the
jurisdiction of the United States cir
cult court Of New York TO the court
here, and on his motion the court made
an order granting leave to apply to the
circuit court of New York State for an
order directing the transfer of Sl5. 900
to the custody of this court. and re-
mitting the creditors of the Whining
ton Dental Manufacturing Co. resid-
for payment of their claims pro rata
with other general creditors irrespec-
tive of their residence.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Jewels Presented to vors,nen.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
Smyrna. May l2. Last night was a
great occasion with Mizpah Lodge. A.
0 U. W. several members being pres
ented with Past Master Workman jew
els. Grand Master Heinel and Grand
Recorder Wood and Past Master Nc
Cormick of Wilmington and @. b.
Piottyman of Dover and several Other
members of the order were guests of
the local lodge. Badges and jewels
were presented to Past Master Work
George NJ. Stephenson, ". B. Start,
Joseph b. Humm and John II. Robin.
son. The lodge presented Grand Re-
corder Wood with large cake. The
guests were given tempting supper,
Speeches were made by several of the
officers,
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Practical Use of Y Rays.

At Farnhurst Monday afternoon the
value of tho X rays was demonstrated
by locating bullet which has been
imbedded in the loot of Richard S.
Rodney, the 13-years- old son of John
Ii. Rodney. since July, 1893. Tho bull
let was No. % b. b. used in small
rifle and the accident happened while
camping out. Monday afternoon DIR.
W. II. Hancker, assisted by DIR. II. r.
Tybout, began the experiment. The
boys foot was placed upon a plate and
exposed to the rays of the light for 10
minutes and a negative was produced
which was not altogether successful.
Another plate was prepared and an ex-
posure lasting about % minutes was
given, this proving perfectly satisfac-
tory, the bullet being plainly seen in
the negative and was found to lie at
the base of the great toe, where it will
rsmain, as it does not trouble tho lad.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
DISPUTED LAND SEIZED
Territory at ChefOO, Claimed BY
British, Taken by Russians.
TEN WARSHIpS IN THE VICINITY
Four United States Men-of-
War There.

London, May ia special dispatch
from Shanghai says the Russians,
through an American agent named
Smith, have taken possession of the
disputed territory at Chefoo, over
which the British claims rights. Six
Russian warships are there, as we'll as
the Detroit, Yorktown. Olympia and
Machias of the United States Navy
The dispatch adds that intense excite
ment prevails at Chefoo.
A dispatch to the Globe from Shang-
hal says the Russians have seized lot
II of the British concession at Chefoo
in defiance of all legal treaty and rights.
The Globes editorial comment on the
dispatch contains the remark that
"the seriousness of the news from
Chefoo cannot bo overestimated. The
action taken is in direct contravention
Of existing laws and treaties and cannot
be viewed by Great Britain as other
than AN unfriendly act -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Inspecting tho y. 8 o. Kailroad.

general inspection of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad was made yesterday.
Special train No. 1857, containing
General Superintendent q. @. Il. Bent,
Division Freight Agent G. j. Lin
coin, Train Master John Barren, Yard
Master, W. A. Deison, General Freight
Agent James F. Higgins, and in charge
of Conductor john Hanley and En-.
gincer Roderick. left Philadelphia and
made a general survey of the lines
through this city and down the road as
far as Newark, where dinner was served
at the Deer Park Hotel. 1t is stated
that the directors of the road intend to
make extensive improvements along
the entire line.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
ZOO Freo With Ais Gum,

An intoxicated man flourished re-
yolyer little too freely for comfort of
the passengers on tho evening train
down the Delaware railroad on Satur-
day, and the weapon was discharged
once the bullet just missing one of the
passengers. There were several ladies
in tho same car and there was some
little excitement for the time being.
The man was unable 10 produce ticket
and at Bear station was put off by the
conductor. When the train left he
pulled his revolver again and swore
dire vengeance on every one in general
and tho railroad company in particu-
lar. but made no further effort TO re-
sumo his rifle practice.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Real Estate sold.

The following real estate, property of
the late Joseph Tatnall, was sold on
Monday by executors; Two-story brick
house at Twenty eighth and Market
streets to William II. Morris for $525 /;
lot at Twenty eighth and Moore streets
TO Samuel NJ. Dillon for 1861. AZ; lot on
Tatnall street between Twenty-eighth
and Twenty ninth to William II.
Morris for 81, Ill. so; lot at Twenty
seventh and Tatnal streets to John
Logue for Sl35. Al; lot at Twenty
seventh and Tatnall streets to J. War
rem for S1Sl. %; lot corner OF Twenty
sixth and Tatnall streets to William H.
Morris for 500; lot Twenty third and
West streets to Edward j. Mines for
$630; lot at Twenty-third and Tatnall
streets to Archer Richards for S546;
lot at Twenty third and Tatnell streets
to Charles Martem for s273 The total
amount of the sale was "a, 303 63. The
sale will be continued on Saturday
afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
MIR. Pratt to go to Martinsburg.

1t was reported from reliable source
on Tuesday that Street and Sewer
Director W. A. Pratt had been trans
ferred from the position of chief en-
gineer of the Philadelphia division of
the b. & o. railroad to chief engineer
of the second division. with headquar-
tors at Martinsburg, 1t is not known
when the change will take place. His
removal from the city will make
vacancy in the Street anc Sewer De-
partment, which Directors Chambers
and Simmons will be called upon to
ell
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
PHiLADsLpHIANs WAET THE DIXIE
They Oppose the Prohibition of Work on
the LIston's Point Dixie.


The Joint Executive Committee on
Improvement Of Philadelphia Harbor
and the Delaware River, representing
practically the commercial and mari
time organizations of Philadelphia met
Monday and protested against the
terms of the proviso, which the United
States Senate attached to the appro-
priation of $500, 600 for the improve
ment of the Delaware channel, and also
took occasion to express its continued
confidence in Maj. Raymond. The
memorial of protest asks that the pro-
viso prohibiting work now under con
tract for Reedy Island dixie be stricken
out. A delegation of the Joint Com
mittee went to Washington Tuesday to
personally bring the matter TO the at
tention of the River and Harbor com
mittee of the House of Representatives.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
strnveh a I.nnr Mnv rrnm Hnme.

Elmer Lindsay. a 7-years.old lad
living with his parents at No. 2305
Pyle street, disappeared and from
home Monday morning about IL
O'clock, and ON Tuesday was found
wandering about on the farm of Joseph
Daley, near Fairville. Mr.. Daley
brought the lad to the police station,
where he was cared for by the matron
until his parents called.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
FrienIs, Yearly NIeeting,

At the Friends Yearly Meeting in
Philadelphia Monday William p Ban
croft and David Ferris were named ON a
committee to prepare suitable reply
to epistles from other meetings. An
of 5000, 600 from the estate of Joseph
Jeans TO assist in the establishment
and maintenance of Boarding Houses
for the Aged and Infirm among Friends,
and those in sympathy with them.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
the sCHO0L B0ARD.
Considerable business Transacted Mt Last
Monday Nights Meeting.

There was small attendance at the
meeting OF the Board of Education last
Monday. The bill OF Board Of Health
for connecting Schools Nos. 3 and
with the sewer was one of the leading
topics of discussion.
Mr.. Carter complained of the closet
at No. School, and said that it is in
such bad condition that unless ii is
improved at orce the school must be
closed. He asked for advice as to what
course he should pursue, whereupon
the report of the fuel, heat and ventila-
tion committee, which had considered
the bill from tho Board Of Health, was
read. The report was adverse to pay
ing the bill, the reason given being
that the work is not satisfactory and
that nuisance now exists at the
schools The report also recommended
that the new Board of Health be re-
quested to inspect the promises. The
report was adopted, and on motion of
Mr.. Garter it was decided to refer the
matter to Il special committee of three,
TO include the president, with instruc-
tions to confer with the new Board of
Health relative to the alleged nuisance
resulting from the change at the
schools. The motion was carried and
President Baird appointed as his col
leagues Messrs. Belts and Baynard.
An order for s459. 81 was drawn in
favor Of the Institute Free Library.
On motion of Mr.. Hartman, it was
decided to have but one session-from
8 a. m. to IL m.--from June 22d to the
end OF the term, in all OF the schools
except the High School.
Mr.. Hartman of the High School
committee reported that tho Grand
Opera House had been secured for the
High School commencement on July
lst. The action of the committee was
sanctioned.
Mr.. Baynard of the committee on
new buildings reported that the grad
ing around No. "a School bad boon
completed. He also stated that the
committee had ascertained that book
shelving could be erected at the High
School at cost of $50. On motion of
DIR. Shortldge the matter was referred
back to the committee for further con-
sideration.
Bids for supplying heating apparatus
IN the new addition at the Howard
| School were opened as follows: Joseph
| Jenkins, 81, 800: Gawthrop Bro. &, CO. /,
SO, ITO, or 81, 925, or S2, 700, according
to materials used; Harry a. Miller,
81, $685. or 50, 9S5, or S3, 36s. according
to materials; Traynor & Co., So, 9l5 ;
B. f. Shaw Co., 81, 500, or 81, 435, or
81, 300 The bids were referred TO the
committee on fuel, heating and ventila-
tion.
Mr.. Ross moved that the repair
committee be instructed to examine
the closets at No. 6 School and ascer-
tain what is best to be done to improve
| the sanitary condition.
The finance committee made the fol-
lowing roport, which was accepted;
Balance April 1st................. S 2,625 l6
| New buildings. Observation-Disclosures. S.lg
| April appropriation. n..............- l0,62032
| Negro school tax from July 1st,
1895 to December Slst. 1895. s95.29
Negro school tax from January
LIST, 1896, to April Both, 1885,. o1S6l
| -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Death of Mrs. Ellen F. cav,ey.

Mrs. Ellen f. Gayley, wife of
Thomas G. Gayley of Philadelphia,
died at her residence, No, AIT South
Eighteenth street, that city, on Sun
day, after an illness of about two
weeks She was in her Goth year. Mrs.
Gayley was the mother of Edwin II.
Gayley of this city. The funeral took
place yesterday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
a poIIce,nan,. onenr r,nd.

Police Officer Mcguire at TO- 80 O'Clock
ON Tuesday found the dead body of 4
white infant en- Jackson street near
Hazlett The coroner was notified and
took charge of the remains, which
were inferred in the county buryiug
grounds at Farnhurst in the afternoon.
The body was badly decomposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
ern,nsInn nI nn Aarlnn-

Columbus, o., May 12.-The gas
tank at the imhecile asylum in West
Columbus exploded early this morning
while being repaired. All the work
men were badly burned. The asylum
is several miles from town and particu-
lars are hard to obtain.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
The Pavement win be videned.

Superintendent of Construction
Neary of the new Federal building
returned on Tuesday from Washing
ton, bringing with him the news that
the coping on the Ninth street side of
the building will be removed and the
pavement will run from the curb to the
walls. lie was not prepared to say
when the work will be done.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
HEAVY DAMAGES.
A Boy Allowed $4,000 for the Loss of a


Leg.
Boston, Mass, May II. The largest
verdict rendered in this State in 10
years in an action brought to recover
damages for personal injuries was found
by jury in the fret session of the
Suffolk county superior court to, day,
when Francis A. DAILY of Lynn was
awarded $50, 900 for the loss of leg.
Daly's suit was against the Lynn &
Boston Street Railway Co. His in
iuries were sustained August 5th, 1894,
when, the complainant alleges. be was
pushed from the footboard of one of the
company's cars by conductor and
fell SO that one leg was cut off by the
car wheels. The other was 80 badly
crushed that it has bren practically
useless ever since. DAILY was 10 years
of age at tho time of the accident
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Anniycrsnry of n Lodge.

The eighth anniversary of Delaware
Lodge, Brotherhood of Railway Train
men, was celebrated at Eden Hall Mon
day evening, about 800 persons being
present. There were interesting ad-
dresses, after which refreshments were
served 10 the guests. There were
several speeches, and prayer was offered
by the Rev. L. W. Laytield.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
I.nnrrnl nl snrnh Cnnan.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Cowen,
formerly Of this city, who died in Bal
timore ON Saturday, aged Il years,
were brought to this city on Tuesday
and inferred in Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Resignation of Prof. Goidey.

Prof II. S. Goldey has resigned the
presidency Of the City Sunda. school
A Association, he having been elected
president of the State Association at
the last meeting, to succeed the late
Joseph Pyle. A meeting of local Sun
day-schoo superintendent will be held
soon to select Prof. Goldey's successor.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Civ Court Cases.

Matthew +. Merigan was arraigned
in municipal court Tuesday morning
on the charge of disorderly conduct,
and was fined s.. He was also held
in 500 bail to answer at court the
charge of carrying concealed a deadly
weapon. Nathan Reiner and Reese
Gales, accused of disorderly conduct,
were discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
ADesperate Character,

Henry Vail, deputy sheriff of Nor
folk, Va, passed through this city on
Tuesday for Norfolk, having in custody
who had been arrested in Railway, N.
j., on the charge Of grand larceny.
Overton is also suspected OF the
before his departure from Norfolk.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
yera,e, for the Ienirn ya,ley R.,,roaa,

Philadelphia, Pa, May l1.-Judge
Acheson filed an opinion to-day in the
famous Coke brothers case in favor of
the Lehigh Valley railroad. The suit
was brought in the shape of an iniunc-
tion by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission TO restrain tho railroad COM
pany from charging the rates in force,
which were in excess of those fixed by
the commission.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
"A Narrow Escape.

George f. Goodert of Browntown had
a narrow escape from drowning at the
w. & N. bridge across the Christiana
on Saturdy evening. He said he had
been drinking and attempted to cross
the bridge and fell overheard, and had
it not been for the timely arrival of
William ii. Smith he would have been
drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
To I,nproye the Crematory.

Thomas Samworth has heen awarded
the contract for making improvements
costing $500 to the garbage crematory.
Mr.. Samworth took out "A permit Mon
day morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
A Sow MAN onrrier Nnmed.

Special Correspondenceo OF Gazette andJournal
Washington, May -. Postmaster
Moore of Wilmington has sent the name
of Asbury Sterling to Washington as
successor to Lewis g. Adams, the mail
carrier who was dismissed from the
force last week. Sterling is the first
substitute ON the civil service list.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Fellln a Fit.

An unknown white man was seized
with fit at the corner of Water and
Orange streets on Saturday afternoon
about O'Clock. He was taken to the
b. IL o. depot, where restoratIves were
applied. He afterwards left without
disclosing his identity.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
pr. J. A. Eliecood,s I,eturn.

DIR. ]. A. Ellegood reached home on
Saturday from Atlanta, Ga, whore he
had attended the meeting of the Ameri-
can Medical Association. The meeting
was very successful scientifically and
in point of attendance. The ncxt meet
ing will be held in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
pRoHiBIrIos DELEeATBs.
New Castle County Representation Nance
by the Executive Committee.

by the Executive Committee
The New Castle county executive
committee of the Prohibition party
held a meeting MONDAY at the resi-
denee of George w. Todd and decided
on the following New Castle county
delegates to the State convention, which
will meet at Dover on Thursdays Will
mington-George w. Todd, f, G. Mer-
rill, W. Il. Shumar, S. NJ. Morgan, A.
Il. Tatum, r. W. Brown, o. g. Bud
dington, j. d. G. Hanna, NJ S. Lut-
ton, j. r. Milligan, j. e. Amos,
William Adams, L. H. II. Messenger,
]. f. Perry, George W. Elliott, A. Q.
Mihm, Mr.. Wolff, A. Stiles, W. W.
Sharp, j. B. Quigg, William Hamilton,
Moses Heath, L. W. Layfeld, M. l..
Gates, a. r. Tatnall, Wesley Meeteer,
W. J. Staats, John White, DIR. W. G.
Winner, James e. Dickinson Newark,
+. G. McSorley, DIR. ]. j. Butler !;
Beav, Thomas Stack; Glasgow, Levin
Cats; Delaware City, II. q. Thomp.
son; Middletown, j. b. Roberts; Henry
Clay, George W. Weldin, w, II. Lut-
ton; Rockland, Joseph A. Buck; Belle
vue, g. W. Williams; Newport, Daniel
Green, James Cranston, l.. G. Vande
grift, julius Dodd; Fairville. Pearson
Talley; Stanton, Edward Cranston,
Joseph Derrickson; Uhoate, g. W.
Little; Union, James Harkins, @. W.
Easthurn: Ashland, Richard s..
Fisher; Hoekessin, William j. Mitch
ell, James Klair; Deakynville, Thomas
Jones, William Keiser, Alexander Dea-
kyne; Blackbird, j. w. Elliott; New
Castle, V. S. Collins, John Riding,
John Frazier; Red Lion. Henry Silver,
DIR. James Richardson; Townsend, d.
N. Maloney, John Atwell, J.A. Lyman,
Richardson Hodgson.
A public meeting will be held in this
city on May 25th, when an address
will be made by Quincy Lee Morrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Bepiamip Pratt Killed.

Tho body of Benjamin Pratt, form
erly of this city, who was killed on the
railroad near Trenton on Friday night,
was brought 10 the home of James j.
Patterson, his father-in-la No. 1921
Spruce street, Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
purt ~ ,Jumninr Fro,n a wagon.

A horse owned by Hugh Lynch and
driven by Thomas Lynch ran away on
Monday afternoon on Union street be-
tween Third and Fourth A man
named McCaulley iump4d out of the
wagon and was hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
ni,mopd ,;ntcI, Co,s. Ioss.

Marinette, Wis, May u. Forest
fires are burning along the right of
way of the st. Paul railroad. An eat
ing house belonging TO the Diamond
Match Co. and |, 800, 600 feet of lumber
have been destroyed by the flames
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Lnsenh i. Martina MilI.

The will of the late Joseph j. Martin
was admitted TO probate Monday, and
letters testamentary were granted to
David b, Martin, Thomas B. Shriver
and Frank R. Shattuck. The property
is all bequeathcd to relatives. The
value is given as lover 800, 600"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
A serious Fall.

Miss Mabel Gem fell from bicycle
on Saturday and broke her ankle She
was taken to her home, on Eighth
street near jackson, where physician
reduced the fracture.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Died at the AImshouse.

William Harrison, aged 7S years, of
Townsend, Del, died at the almshouse
on Monday of general debility and
old age. His body was inferred in the
potter's field.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
,Junlor AuxiIinry AIeetinr,

The junior auxiliary of the Diocese
of Delaware will hold its annual meet
ing at st. Andrews Church on Satur-
day, May 10th, at O'Clock p. m.
Archdeacon Brady of Philadelphia will
deliver the address. All are welcome.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
Death of Miohael j. Hoilorand.

Michael ]. Hollorand, formerly of Ash
land, died Monday morning at No. 1105
West Second street, aged 42 years. The
| funeral will take place tomorrow at
/ Ashland.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14

1t is understood that the Spanish
government has refused to accept Gen.
Weyler's resignation apd has orde. 5
him to remain at his post.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-14
peath of CAPTAIN Rideaway.

Easton, Nd, May 11.-Capt James
A. Ridgaway died Sunday at his home
in Talbot county. He was nearly SO
years old,