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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
THE DU POINT CASE.
Senator Allison Anxious to Know How
Long 1t viii Continue


Long It Will Continue.
Associated Press DIsputn by special Wires.
Washington, April ID. ~ In the Son
ate, to day, Mr.. Scwell reported from
the committee on military affairs and
asked immediate consideration for u
bill authorizing tho President to give
brevets in tif6 regular army without
pay to officers who served in tho volun-
teer forces. Mr.. Sewell explained that
it applied to about 10 volunteer major
generals and was designed TO give to
them an honorl which they roud hand
down to their offspring.
Mr.. Allen wanted tho measure broad
ened to include honorary brevets to
non commissioned officers and privates,
and failing in this objected 10 tho bill
and it went over
Mr.. Gray was then recognized in
opposition to the claim of Mr.. du Pont
for Il seat in tho senate.
Mr.. Allison asked how soon final
determination of the du Pont case
would be reached. Some understanding
should be reached as to the business Of
the Senate. He also added that the
resolution for an inquiry into recent
hond issues must give way to appro.
pration bills.
This brought on general discussion.
Mr.. PETER insisted that the bond reso-
luton could not be cut off.
Mr.. Pettigrew wanted TO go on with
the Indian bill and Mr.. Hale with the
Naval bill.
Mr.. Mitchell. chairman of the com
mittee on privileges and elections, said
he hoped to secure action on the du
Pont case after pending special orders
and number Of speeches bad been
disposed of,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
nroxArn o. raxpnenIrr. SD.
Demise of a Prominent Deiawarean Early
Yestertiny Mornings

Yesterday Mornings
Leonard G. Vandegrift, Sr., father
of United States District Attorney
Lewis G. Vandogrift Of this city, died
early Yesterday at his residence at
Macdonough. Mr.. Vandegrift had
generally enjoyed good health until
about two weeks ago, whom he was
taken i'll. He died within sight of his
birth place.
Leonard @. Vandegrift was born
February 9th, 1919, 10 st. Georges
hundred and was the son OF Christopher
and Lydia Vanuegrift From the com
mon schools ho went to the Middletown
Academy, which was under the direc-
tion OF the Rev. Joseph Wilson. Mr..
Vandegrift went to farming year or
two after leaving tho academy and
continued in that business until his
youngest son attained his majority,
when he gave up the original home
stead, Rushley, to him.
Mr.. Vandegrift was Democrat In
politics. He was elected State Senator
In 1870 and served at the sessions Of
1871 aud 1873 In his leisure time he
WAS much of traveller and had visited
many of tho States Of the Union.
Mr.. Vandegrift was married three
times. His first wife was Miss Jan
vier, his second Miss Dilworth and
his third wife, who survives him, q
Miss Vandegrift, the daughter Of his
uncle, Abrain. -Four sons survive their
father. Thoy are Christopher j., Lewis
O., Leonard e., Jr., and Abram, All
but Lewis are farmers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
PRoBABLY FATALLY BURNED.
Sad and Painful Accident to an Old CoIored
Woman,


Caroline Moore, an aged negro woman
employed by Mrs. Charles Weber of
near Southwood, met with an accident
on Saturday afternoon, about O'Clock,
which may prove fatal The injured
woman was literally roasted. Mrs.
Weber was in the parlor entertaining
company at the time and the cooks
apron caught fire from piece OF flying
ember from the wood. The spark in
stantly igniting the clothes worn by
the woman.
The frightened woman, with her
clothes ablaze, attempted to reach the
yard. Charles Curtis, the hostler, who
was engaged in putting horse to IA
wagon to drive TO tho station for Mr..
Weber, saw the flying mass of flames,
and seizing "a blanket and carriage
robe ho threw the woman TO the ground
and succeeded in suhduing the flames.
The unfortunate woman started to
run again, tanning into flame sparks
that fingered in her clothing. Curtis
thereupon pursued the woman. now
crazy with pain. He was assisted by
George Brown and the two put tho
flames out and Mrs Weber notified DIR.
Wood, who rendered medical attention.
Curtis was burned about the hands and
arms,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
pNIrEp srarEs nnnnr
Opening of the Aprii Term in This CITY
Tuesday.


Tuesday.
The April term Of the United Statos
court convened at the Federal building
at u O'Clock Tueiday morning, when Is
grand jurors answered to their names.
Jacob Caaier Of Mt. Pleasant was
elected foreman. The iurymen retired
TO the grand jury room, but Immediately
adjourned until IL O'Clock to await the
arrival OF witnesses
The only case to be considered is that
OF Banah Rawley Of Harrington, who
is charged with violating sections Nos.
4, 7S3 and s. 4S6 Of the United States
Revised Statutes, which provides that
Whenever q guardian empezzles or ap-
propriates to his own uss fraudulently
any money belonging to wards shall,
upon conviction, be fined sum not OK
ceeding 81, 600, or sentenced TO term
Of Imprisonment not exceeding five
years, with hard labor, or both, at the
discretion of tho court"
Rawley is charged with appropriating
about S700 belonging to Florence II.
Hudson and her sister, Mrs. Louis Il.
Doarickson, children of the late William
Hudson of Kent county. Henry w.
Catlin, q Charlestown, Nd, attorney,
appeared as witness.
The grand jury mot again at 12
O'Clock and found three true bills
against Rawey. They wore then dis
charged from any further attendance
at this term OF court, and court adj
iournod until IL o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
Court met at ii o'clock yesterday
morning, and the only business brought
before it was the case Of Beniah
Rawley. After ~ men had been
drawn for tho petit jury, those not
drawn were discharged and paid of.
As counsel for Rawley, ex- Chancellor
Wolcott and II. II. Ward, desired an
opportunity to make exception to the
Indictment, and as District Attorney
Vandegrift had been called away by the
death of his father. court adjourned
until Wednesday, May 9th, at which
time the case will be resumed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
sE.iFo,KD.
Special correspondence OF Gazette and journal

Special correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Seaford, April 10. The Sorosis gave
n pleasant reception last Friday even
ing, About 125 invitations had been
issued and tho attendance was large.
After literary and musical exercises
there was banquet. Miss Ella Can
non presided. Toasts we're responded
to as follows; "0ur Club, Mrs. R.
j. Cook; "Our Guests" Mrs. A. S.
Woolley; "The Bard of Avon" Prof
A. 9. Brewer; "For Us, But Not of
U.s. Clarence Donuhn.
Tho outlook for peaches and small
fruit in this vicinity is encouraging.
The Rev. MIR. Hall, retired minis.
ter of the Episcopal Church, died Sun
day. His funeral took place yesterday
afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
OLYMPIC PRIzEs.


Their Presentation Followed by n Parade
and the Playing of the National Airs of
Each NatIon-A Big Gathering Present
aud Great Enthusiasm Manifested.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Athens, April Is. Brilliant weather
prevailed here to-day and the Stadion
was packed with people desirous of see
ing the prizes awarded TO the winners
Of the contests in the Olympic games
just concluded. Upon the arrival of
the royal party Mr.. Robertson, an
American, delivered pindaric ode on
the games, using the modern pronun-
citation.
Each of the winners of first prize
received from the hands of the King
wreath OF wild olive from the olive
trees at Olympia, according TO the an
cient custom, the proposition to bestuw
silver wreaths having been abandoned.
The winners OF second prizes received
laurel wreaths and all the winners re-
ceiyed diplomas and medals
Tho prize winners then paraded, the
Stadion band playing the national airs
of each nation. Afterwards the King
proclaimed the close Of the games.
The greatest enthusiasm was manifested
throughout the ceremony.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
SEnIOns 4ocIDkNr.
Mrs. Lottie Douglass BADLY Hurt by FAIL
ing Down Stairs.

Mrs. Lottie Douglass Badly Hurt by Fall
ing Down Stairs.
Mrs. Lottie Douglass. wife OF Will
liam Douglass, grocer, was severely
injured by fall downstairs at their
residence, Twenty eighth and Market
streets, at midnight Wednesday night.
She thought she heard her sister cali
for her and was on her way to answer
the call, when she foil the full length
of the stairs She was picked up un-
conscious in which condition she re-
manned for about an hour. Dir. Will
liam p. Miller was called in and the
woman revived after his arrival. The
fall had caused some concussion of the
brain. and had cut her head and in
jured her wrist. Mr., and Mrs. Douglass
have not been in this city long, having
removed here recently from New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
orcnnlnnLlnn of nlrsclors,

The new directors Of the I. W. G.
A. held a meeting Monday afternoon
and organized by electing the follow
ing officers: President, Mrs, 9. +.
Hendricks: Vice Presidents. Mrs. J.
II. Milligan and Mrs J. +. Ball; !;
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. j. NJ.
Horn; Recording Secretary, Miss Elsie
Horn; Treasurer, Mrs. II. a. Brown
Assistant Treasurer, Mi iss M. ID. Bonney.
The now directory ia as follows: Mrs.
Thomas ii. Savery, Mrs. Il. I. Warner,
Mrs. G. l.. Hendricks, Mrs. William
Downing, Mrs. J. II. Ball, Mrs. II.
+. Dure, Mrs. ]. NJ. Horn, Mrs.
William Frederick. Miss Agnes
Downey, Miss Marie Bonney, Mrs. II.
A. Brown, Mrs. Millard Davis, Mrs.
Thomas Benson, Mrs. Edward Robin
son. Mrs. i. A. Finley. Mrs. J. f.
Higgins, Mrs Lafayette Marks, Mrs
Martin Lane. Mrs. Samuel McClary,
Mrs. George Capelle. Mrs. j. r. Mill
gan, Mrs. William B. White and Miss
Elsie Horn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Installation of orioers.elect.

Grand Master Hutchinson and staff
installed the following otllcers-elect of
Industry Lodge, |. o. o. f.. at Bear
Station, Monday evening: N. G., d.
ii. Ruyce; V. g., II. Loveless; II. S.,
s. Stradley; w, W. Proud Conductor,
j. Walker; /. G., II. q. Grimes II. S.
N. g., James Proud; Il. S. N. G., Il.
Burris; r. S. V. G., Eli Crossan; Il.
S. V. g., G. w. Appleby; Chaplain,
George Proud; o. c., II. S. Armstrong.
After the installation the members of
the lodge were entertained at the resi-
dence of Joseph Chimes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
A. o. q. ". Rooms.

The Ancient Order of United Work.
men will shortly occupy the third floor
of the Law Building, Ninth and Mar
ket streets. 1t has been two years since
the Shipley street end of that floor was
used by the A. o. U. W. as a lodge
room, but in the near future the whole
third story will be devoted to the use
of the order. The Shipley street room,
which has been enlarged and is now
30 by so feet, will be the meeting room
for Wilmington, Industry and Delaware
Lodges. The Market street room, which
is 80 feet inches by 38 feet inches,
will be occupied as library and
smoking room and will also be used by
tho Mogullions. Between the two
large rooms are ante and committee
rooms. The large rooms look bright,
with new paper and finiehings. The
walls are covered with terra Gotta felt
and the ceilings are in gilt. The
rooms will be well lighted. The lodge
rnom will be carpeted with velvet, and
the library with body Brussels. The
improvements have been under the di-
rection of Caleb S. Watson, Frank
Lackey. II. M. Cook. w. N. McGor-
mick, j. w. Mackey and George l..
Ferguson OF the trustees, and q. M.
Murch, Il. +. Kane and Thomas w.
Mulford of Wilmington Lodge, and DR..
S. II. Johns, William II. Curry and j..
J. Whitaker of Industry Lodge. The
rooms may be occupied next week.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Gored Nv a null.

John W. Gross, farm hand residing
with james W. Gordon near Barclay,
on the line Of tho Queen Anne's tS Kent
County railroad, while feeding the
stock on Monday afternoon was picked
up by the horns of an infuriated bull
and tossed into manger in the yard.
He suffered severe bruises. His left
leg and three ribs were broken. He
also sustained other injuries, which may
prove fatal. The beast was driven
away by another man who successfully
used a fork.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
connocticut River nridec nnened.

AssocIated PresH Dlspatch by spetlAl Wlfe5.
Middleton. Conn, April 10. The now
Connecticut river bridge between Mid
dletown and Portland, with the largest
draw span in the world, was opened
for traffic To-day. Every bell and
whistle on either side of the river was
sounded while Gov. Coffin crossed the
bridge. The event was witnessed by
1000 people.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Appointments Announced.

Acting Governor Watson has ap-
pointed William Baxter State director
Of the Farmers Bank for Wilmington,
the vacancy being caused by the
death Of James Bradford. He also
issued commissions to William Ii.
Franklin as captain of Troop A, First
Delaware Cavalry. and DIR. Swithin
Chandler, captain of Co. A.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
a Roucb yovace.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Queenstown, april 10. Tho White
Star line steamship Majestic, Capt.
Smith, from New York, April sth, for
this port and Liverpool, arrived here at
730 O'Clock this morning. She reports
that ON her first and second day out
strong gales were encountered, heavy
seas swept repeatedly over her and the
passengers were confined below. One
snilnr wnR killed
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Sueros ED MURpnn.
The Body Of Samuel Costen Canght in s.
shad Net-His Relatives Believe He Wa

The Body OF Samuel Costen Canght in a
shad Net-His Relatives Believe He Was
Murdered.
Pocomoke City, April 12. The body
of Samuel Oosten, colored, aged 10 years,
was caught in shad net in Pocomoke
river last Monday night by fisherman
named Webb Costen left his home, in
Jobnson's Neck, near Pocomoke, March
18th, and had not been heard from
until the recovery of his body. A coro-
ner's jury was called and an inquest
held over the body, which resulted in
a verdict of accidental drowning. Cos
tens relatives and friends were very
much excited over the verdict, as they
believed the old man was murdered. and
Immediately began to investigate the
case fully, and as a result they to-day
presented some evidence to States At
torney r. d. Jones and Sheriff J. II.
Young,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Rebellious Natives Massing.
atntad I,a.a rNta,,o ,.,I, B., {, S,1.,,,taI lli,,


London, April 15-An official dis.
patch from Buluwayo, Matabeleland.
says: 1t is impossible to estimate the
numbers of tho enemy. The whole
country is now in the hands of the re.
bellious natives and they arc massing
in great force northward. II will re-
lquire large force OF troops to dislodge
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
LEuEs.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal

Spocial Correspcndence OF GaXNtte ana JournsI
Lewes, April ii. John Allwine. Jr.,
and Miss Lide Martin, tho former of
Philadelphia, were married Tuesday ut
the residence of the BRIDES sister, Mrs.
Robert W. Todd, at Rehoboth, by the
Rev L. O. Wainwright. Many guests
were present. After a reception Mr..
and Mrs. Allwine went to Philadelphia.
Thomas W. Burton, widely known
farmer, died Monday at his residence
in Long Neck, Indian River hundred.
His death occurred on his 0lst birth
day,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
fire in Detroit.

Associated Prcs7 Dispatch by special Wiros
Detroit, Mich, April l5 Fire broke
out early this morning in the large
packing houses of tho Michigan Beef
and Provision Co., at the Michigan
Central railroad stock yards, near the
Dix avenue crossing. The fire spread
very rapidly. Tho total loss is placed
at between S85, 0O0 and 500, 600; insured
for SEQ 600
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
a serleus oharge pIsmIssed.

Associated Press Dispataa Nv spe;ial Wires
Cincinnati, o., April 10 When the
case of William Wood. charged as an
accomplice in the attempt to procure
an abortion on the person of Pearl
Bryan, was called to-day, the prosecut-
ing attorney said the State had no
evidence to warrant trial and Judge
Gregg dismissed the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
baptism of Holmes.

Associated Press Dispatch pv suelial Wires
Philadelphia, April 15 1t is stated
on good authority that the baptism of
Murderer Holmes will not take place
until the last week in which he has to
1.-Two. 1t is understood that the ceremony
will be performed by three Dominican
missionaries who are engaged in mis-
sionary work in the parish in which
Moyamensing prison is located.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Meddinr inLnndnn.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
London, April 10. Baron Won Eek
ardtstein, military attache of tho Ger
man embassy, was married to Miss
Grace Maple, daughter of Sir }. Blum
dell Maple, at st. Albans' Abbey To- day.
Tho bishop of st. Albans officiated.
The bride and groom received over 600
riffs
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
conference Here Next Month.

The conference of the A. U. M. p.
Church will be held in this city next
month. The Rev. o. s. Temple, presi-
dent of the connection, who has been
here arranging details, has gone to
Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Probably ratalixIninred.

Charles Miller, residing near Clayton,
was thrown from his carriage near his
home Tuesday morning, and sustained
severe injuries about the abdomen,
which the doctors think may prove
fatal. His family, who reside in Pitts
burg, were notified.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
A Royal Yye,l,linc

Associated Press Dispatth BY special Wires
Vienna, April 10. Count Won Lamberg
and Princess Dorothea Won Hohenlohe,
youngest daughter of Prince Constan.
| tine Won Hohenlohe. .Schillingfurst,
were married here to-day Cardinal
Gruscha, archbishop of Vienna, oilici-
| ated
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Eire nt WYnlninr.

A small tenement house in Wyoming,
owned by John I. Jakes and occupied
by the families of John Boone and
Alonzo Palmer, was burned Tuesday.
The fire started about IL O'Clock. The
cause ia not known. The loss is about
S400. Both families lost nearly all of
their effects and were rendered home
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Suicide of a murderer.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Xenia, o., April 10. Charles Morris,
the confessed murderer of Mr.. and Mrs.
Douthetts, committed suicide this
morning by cutting his throat when
told to get ready to go to Columbus to
hang.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
eurnjnr of n school uniIding.

Saginaw, Mich, April Is. The Cen
tral School building, on the West Side,
was destroyed by fire this morning. 1t
was built in 1865 at cost Of $40, 600.
The building and contents are insured
for Sal 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
10 Combine Business with Pleasure.

William II. Savery, clerk in tho office
of the Puscy & Jones Co., accompanied
by his wife, left this city yesterday via
the r., W. Il B. railroad for tho West.
Mrs. Savery will pay visit to her
home in Richmond, Ind, while Mr..
Savery will make business trip fur
ther West in tho interest OF the firm.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
sPaIN,S ~ ECTION.
How the Parties Are Observation-Disclosures
of I.iberals CONTEMPLATED.

Associated Press DlsDst,n ., snAital Wlrs4
Madrid, April Is. Tho election re-
turns to date show the parties to be di-
vided as follows: Conservatives, 3l8;
Liberals. 81; DiHsident Conservatives,
5: Independents, Il; Carlists, 10; Re
publicans, 3.
Owing to irregularities in Madrid
tho presidents of the electoral bureaus
have been fined 100 pesetas each. Fines
have also been inflicted on the wire
pullers. The Liberals elected in Mad
rid think of resigning.
In connection with the suit for libel
against the Marquis of Cabriani, who
was instrumental in exposing alleged
municipal corruption and who, as a re-
suit. is being prosecuted by the muni-
cipal councillors, the Marquis has been
ordered to find bail, but it is believed
he will prefer to &C to prison.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
PUnLig SALES.

Saturday. April 18th, at . p. ms, at the Court
House in this city, executors sale Of renl estate,
oy James Kellpm.
Saturday, April 25th, . p. M, executors sRle
real estate at the Door Park Hotel in Newark, by
William r. Lyman, executor of Thomas w,
Jones, deceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Hearlng Postponed.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Philadelphia. April 10 The hearing
of John d. Hart, owner of the steamer
Bermuda, and other alleged tilibus-
ters, was postponed by United States
Commissioners Boil TO day at the sug-
gestion of the United States district
attorney.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
RefInerv Olosed Down.

Ono Of the oil refineries at Marcus
Hook has closed down, but it is be-
lieved that the revenue Of the local col
lector will increase, AS in all probabil-
ity the shipments of crude oil Will
become more numerous.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
ExpIosion In a tunnel.

hFsocIhtou Ftess UIsphluh by SpetIHI WIreA
Seattle. Wash. April l5. The steamer
Willapa, from Alaska, has brought news
of terrific explosion in the new tunnel
between the TIeadwell and Mexican
mines, which occurred April lst. -Four
men we're injured and died in great
agony.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Newmarket Craven Meeting.

Associated Press Dlspatch by Special Wires.
Newmarket, Eng, April 10. This
was the second day of the Newmarket
Craven meeting. In tho two-year plate
of 200 soyereigns Lord Rosebery's fllly
Harangue won, SirJ. Blundell Naples
Sardine second ard Sir II. Waldie
Grifiith's Confusion third.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
Founaunoonaoious.

John Kenney, aged 40 years, d
moulder, was found unconscious in a
straw heap Thursday afternoon near
the works of the Malleabe Iron Co.,
and was taken to tho Delaware Hos
pital. He is improving.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16

Gen. Theodore f. Armstrong and ex-
Representative George y. Medill Of
Newark wore in Wilmington yesterday.
Gen. and Mrs. Armstrong. recently re-
turned from trip to Florida.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
De.,h az n,nrrnret ,Johnston,

Margaret Johnston, eldest daughter of
the late William and Mary Ann Nc
Neal, died in Philadelphia on Monday
aged rs years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-16
In,tal,ation NJ Stanton.

District Deputy Grand Master George
Fisher and staff installed the officers
of UNITY Lodge of Odd Fellows at Stan
ton on Tuesday. A spread followed the
installation.