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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

John $. Rossell Elected sinking Fund
Commissioners,

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Commissioners.
The term of Edwin Ii. Gayley as
sinking fund commissioner expired last
Thursday and CityCouncil unanimously
elected John S. Rossell to succeed him.
His term is three years. Mr.. Rossell
is we'll known. He is trust officer to
the Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Co.
The law committee reported progress
in the matter of refunding $40 paid for
milk license by Mrs. II. T. Carter, APP
plication for the refunding of tine
money having boen made at the last
meeting.
The fire committee reported having
made the semi annual inspection of the
fire department and finding all the APP
paratus in tirst-class condition. The
committee recommended the payment
of the semi-annual appropriations to
each of the companies and the salaries
Of the chief and assistants. The report
was accepted and orders were directed
to be drawn for the respective amounts.
City Treasurer Adams reported the
balance in the Union National Bank
to the credit of current expenses to be
sol, 1ti2. 20, and in each of the four de-
pository banks, So, 227; the special
fund for park purposes was Si7, $50.
He reported collections as follows:
From Edmund Mitchell, Dr., 81, $50; Il.
M. Sayers, $500; Lindley @. Kent,
on account of the S. p. G. A., $50. so /;
Building Inspector Lewis T. Gruhb,
s37; Chief Engineer James Wilson,
sl5. %; Auditor Isaac G. Pyle, on &C
count of Chief Of Police Dolan, dog tax
for February. S30G. S0 the depository
banks, for interest, SSi.24. Clerk Of
the Market Matchmaker reported hav-
ing collected So 80 during February.
The monthly reports of Building In
spector Grubb, Coal Oil Inspector KEEL
ley, Superintendent Dayett of the
Crematory, Milk Inspector McMullen
and Chief Walker of the fire depart
ment were read and accepted.
An order for $50 in favor of the S.
p. G. A., was passed. The usual
monthly appropriation for the Board Of
Education, amounting to $40, $40. -,
was ordered drawn.
Mr. McNulty gave notice that at
the next meeting he would introduce
an ordinance for certain transfers of
appropriations. The police committees
appropriation will need an addition,
and this is one of the matters TO he at
tended to in the proposed ordinance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12
DECREE FRom ROME.
Action Concerning Roman Catholic Menu
berH of Certain secret Societies.

Action Concerning Roman Catholic Menu,
bers of Certain Secret Societies.
New York, March s. Pope Leo XIII
has Just issued decree defining in
precise terms the liberation which may
be extended to Roman Catholic mem.
bore of the Orders of Odd Fellows,
Knights of Pythias and Sons Of Tenn
perance already condemned by the
Holy Office.
The decree is one of the most i'm
portant circulars which have emanated
from the Holy See for several years,
affecting, as it does, the interests OF
all the Roman Catholic members of the
orders mentioned, who are said to num-
Der $50, 600.
The decree, which is in Latin, ia
substantially, as follows: at was
asked whether or not all associations
whatever with the sects being removed
would this at least be lawful, viz: To
allow ones name to be retained on the
list of membership and TO pay his re-
spective dues at the appointed timer
This most important question was sub
mitted by His Holiness to this Su.
preme Congregation for an answer.
Tho Congregation, after mature de-.
liberation, judged 1t proper to answer
as follows
. As general rule it cannot be per.
mitted. 1t may bo tolerated, however,
provided the following four conditions
are verified in each case:
First, If the member joined any Of
these societies in good faith, and be-
fore their condemnation was made
known to him.
Second, Provided no scandal will
occur and all danger of such shall bel
removed by a timely declaration to tho
effect that the member pays his dues,
SO that he may not be deprived of tho
benefits accruing therefrom. The mem
Der must, however, in the meantime
abstain from all association or COM
mingling of any character with these
sects.
Third, The remuneration must en-
tail upon himself or his family a
notable and serious loss.
Fourth, There must not be any
danger of loss Of faith, either for tho
man himself or for his family. arising
from the sects especially with regard
to the circumstances of sickness or
death, and every possibility of funeral
rites foreign to tho Catholic ritual
must he removed. -
These conditions His Holiness has
confirmed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12
An ELEGANT NEW NOME.

Washington Street Residence which Has
All of the Advantages of IA Model Home.
One Of the finest and most convenient
new houses which has been erected in
Wilmington the past year is found on
Washington street, between Seventh
and Eighth. b. ii. Downward is the
builder and this in itself is guarantee
of all that constitutes excellence
in the materials and construction of a
house. This home is "A three-sto
brick structure, with IL rooms and
bath, and small out kitchen. The col
lar, which extends under the entire
building, is cemented and fitted up
with hoater and everything complete.
The interior arrangements are unusually
convenient and elegantly finished in
the most approved manner. The front
stairway enters directly into the recep-
ton room and the latter and the front
hall are virtually ono room. Both of
these are connected with tho parlor by
means Of sliding doors which work on
ball bearings and by means of which
the three rooms may be thrown into
one IL the occasion requires. The house
is papered throughout and the wood
work is all in hard oak finish. Three
rooms downstairs are fitted with cabi-
net mantels and the second story front
room has handsome stationary ward
robe. There are also electric gas fix
lures in every room and hallway. Aside
from the handsome architecture of the
house it is worry conveniently located
and is really a most desirable home
Mr. Downward will be pleased to show
visitors over the house at any time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Interesting Exercises at Delaware Ave
Baptist Churnh Tburadav NIeht

interesting Exercises at Delaware Avenue
BAPTIST Church Thursday Night.
Inc Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton celebrated its seventh anniversary
IN Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
Thursday night. On tho platform were
PRESIDENT Alfred Gawthrop, General
Secretary Lang, Medford IL Cahoon,
Isaac L. johnson and Walter @. Doug
lass, general secretary of the Philadel-
phia association. A paesage of Scrip
ture was read by Mr.. johnson and
prayer was offered by MIR. Cahoon.
General Secretary Lang read report
of the work of the past year in the as
sociation. He referred to the death of
Joseph Pyle, the resignation OF the
former secretary III. S. Dow, the resig-
nation of William Tatnall from the
board OF directors, and the employment
of William III. Williams as assistant
secretary. He said that the doors OF
the association building had been open
every week day from o a. m. until 10
p. M, and on Sunday from 2.30 until
s. 30 p. m.
In the past year no less than 1900
visit were paid the building, and on an
average from 40 to so young men spent
tho evenings there. The membership
is about what it was year ago, t15
active and 93 associate members. There
is continual change in the member
ship and in the past year 800 men en-
ioyed the privileges of the association.
1t had been successful year in the
physical department. Since September
the daily average of those using the
gymnasium was 90. Mention was also
made of the Ladies' Auxiliary and the
religious work.
General Secretary Douglass of Phila.
delphia made an address on association
work. He said that the assets OF the
town wore the young men and they
need caring for. He hoped to see a
new building here coon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

New York, March 8. Fully $500, 600
loss was caused by fire which broke
out early to-day in the Garvin Build
ing, Laight street, York street and st.
Johns place. The fire was confined TO
and upon which the loss is SO, 600.
Tho Garvin Machine Co.. which manu-.
faetured bicycles, typewriters and other
machines, loses sits, 000, and Bernard
Ullman, manufacturer of embroidery,
suffers to the extent of $50, 600 The
Garvin Machine Co. is fully insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The lsaj edition of Artman's Cycle
Trade Directory Of the United States
and Canada has been issued. This
work # over 800 pages is an exceed
ngly valuable book of reference FOR all
IN the bicycle trade, covering as ii docs
me, cycle making industry in all
lts branches in this country. 1t con
tains among other things u full list of
retail dealers. For the use Of the ro-
tail dealers, themselves, section Of
the hook is issued separately. All the
knowledao required to buy bicycles,
parts or sundrios will he found in this
except for the larger book. II con.
tains alphabetical lists of the makers
with their addresses, Of every article
ready reference. The price Of the re-.
tailcrs' edition is 80 cents, Both books
are published by the Cycle Trade Pub.
fishing Go. of Philadelphia, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The residence of Mrs. j. $. Hoffecker,
No. 1916 Market street, was entered
by burglars between s and Q O'Clock
Wednesday, and quantity of jewelry
was stolen. The family was out early
in the evening, and when they returned,
about 0 O'Clock, they found that an
entrance had been effected by means of
prying open one of the side shutters.
II is thought the burglars were fright
ened off before they had time to sec ure
much of value.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12
LABEL II ECTION.


SonblueIhDle Interest mhnlicsteu IN tne
Contest.
Special Correspondence OF Lazette and Journal
Laurel, March 6. Tho town election,
which was held Wednesday, was
spirited contest. There were two
tickets, composed of the following
No. I'D. o. Moore, W. G. g. Knowles,
". +. King, II. c. Adams and @. Il.
Davis.
No. 2-E. j. Richardson, W. II.
Lloyd, W. 9. g. Knowles, A. j. White
and d. o. Moore.
Both were pledged to improvements
and progress, but No. . was the more
conservative. Tho total poll was 81
votes. w. G. G.. Knowles, ID. 0.
Moore, W. +. King, a. J. White and
W. II. Lloyd were elected.
The voters were required to produce
tax receipts and the employees of the
factory, manyEof whom don't pay taxes
and don't vote, were run in in blocks
and their taxes were paid to secure
their ballots. By this method ticket
No, 2 gained some advantage. but tho
chief benefit was TO the collector and
the town treasury. Part of each ticket
was elected and the combination
makes good board. The contest was
entirely non partisan. Tho new board
contains two Democrats, two Repubi-
cans and one supposed Populist OF
the defeated candidates two were Re.
publicans and ono Democrat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The following schedule has been
finally adopted for the interclub whist
tournament: First fours-March 18th,
Hamilton at Wilmington Art at Phila-
delphia. March Goth, Wilmington at
Art; Philadelphia at Hamilton. March
9th. Philadelphia at Wilmington; Art
at Hamilton. April 10th, Wilmington
at Hamilton; Philadelphia at Art.
April nth, Art at Wilmington; Hamil-
ton at Philadelphia, April gath, Will
mington at Philadelphia: Hamilton at
Art. The second fours will play on the
same dates as the other club.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The engines Nos rs and 80, which
were wrecked on Saturday weed. near
Blackbird, were brought to this city
Thursday. Upon arriving at the west
yard with the disabled engines, No. 3S
began leaking so badly that the fires
we're put out and the three disabled
engines were drawn into the shops by
another locomotive. The sheet iron of
the top of the tender of engine No
SO looked like lot of paper eurled up
by the wind The two engines wrecked
during the blizzard last year are also
in the yard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Chicago, ILL.,, March G. Compressed
air as power has displaced steam in
three departments of the Pullman Pai-
ace Car Co. q works and the results
have so far satisfied the officials that
in all probability the now force will be
in use shortly in all the great shops of
the corporation. The change is radical
and marks revolution in the manu-
featuring System Of the great Pullman
plant. With the air system it is
claimed that the speed of the machin-
cry in use may be graded, something
impossible when belt is used.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

NoFiu.
There is no perfect meal without
woman to do the honors Of the table.
Water is as good as wine, and tine fol-
loving may serve as hints to tie
father, brother, husband or guest who
10 able TO talk, yet needs little aid to
lift him out Of the common rut:
Woman-The sweetest creature the
Lord ever made.
Woman-The source of help, happi-
ness and heaven.
Woman She needs no eulogy; she
speaks for herself.
Woman A creature ''nobly planned,
to warn, to comfort and command"
Woman-Once there was woman,
sir, and here she isl
Woman-The fairest work of the
great Author; the edition is large, and
no man should be without IA copy.
Woman The tyrant we love, the
friend we trust.
Woman God bless her, the queen Of
all creation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12
HEIRS TO A BIG ESTATE.
Several Wilmington Claimants to Forum
in ENGLAND.

in England.
Samuel II. Chadwick OF No. 1927
French street. George Chadwick of
Maryland avenue and Linden street,
Susan Chadwick of Twenty first and
Market streets and Serena McIlvaine,
living at the last named place also, are
interested in an English estate which
is thought to be worth several millions
and about which there is now some
dispute. Families by the name of
Wood Schofield and Chadwick, living
in Philadelphia, are also interested in
the estate.
One of the heirs, who was seen by a
reporter of The Gazette Friday morn
ing, stated that the property. which is
mainly London water works stock and
lands in England, was left by Sir An.
drew Chadwick, who died in England
several years ago. For some time the
heirs in this country have been endeav-
oring to ascertain in Just what shape
the matter is, but they have been un
able, as far as The Gazette's infor.
mant could tell, to learn anything def
mite. Several lawyers,have been work
ing on the case, and it is thought they
are making Roadway which will soon
avail something for the American
claimants.
just what the value of the estate ia
could not BIO ascertained, and conse-
quently it is not known what money
will be apportioncd, or how it will be
distributed.
There will be hearing in the court
of chancery in the county Of Lancaster,
Manchester district, England, on Fri
day, April oath, in a case bearing on
the subject, wherein Peregrine Watson
is the plaintiff and Robert Spencer the
defendant. The distribution Of money
paid into court from the sale of certain
property will be settled at that time.
It is thought something definite may
be learned at the hearing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Encampment No. "a, Union Veteran
Legion, visited Ladies' Auxiliary, No
20, Thursday evening, and for their aid
and assistance to the encampment, prt.
scented them with a beautiful national
flag. The occasion was a very pleasant
and enjoyable one. The presentation
was made by Col. w. V. Tuxbury of
No. "a. Patriotic and entertaining
speeches were made by several visiting
comrades, and collation. was served by
the ladies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The Bayard Legion Democratic Club
has been presented by the New Eng
land Free State League with copy of
Ambassador liayards address on "In-
dividual Freedom, . delivered before
the Edinburgh Philosophical Institu-
tion, and lately issued by that society.
4 large book Case. with capacity Of
about poe volumes, has been recently
placed in the reading room of the
Legion headquarters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

William Woodland, colorod, WAS ar.
raigncd before Justice Kelley Wednes,
day night on the charge of assaulting
Iona Collins, also coloied and hold in
5000 bail for the upper court. Wood
land opened a door and fled but was
captured whilH aslean ut his home, No.
POS West Fifth street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

A horse attached to buggy belong
ing to Howard Il. Kelvey. residing near
Christiana, took fright at street car
IN Front street about II o'clock Friday
morning and dashed out Front street
to Jefferson, where it was caught by
John Williams. Mr.. Kelvey was thrown
out of the buggy and severely injured
about the head and face. He was taken
to the drug store of Blocksom g. Spear,
where his injuries were dressed. lie
WAS placed in carriage and driven to
his home, friend accompanying him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The following order has been issued
by Adjutant- General Hart: General
order No. 27-The following appoint
ments in the National Guard Of Della
ware are hereby announced: j. Paul
Lukens TO be surgeon. with rank Of
major, First Regiment Infantry, vice
William Marshall, resigned. j. w.
CToFsmore to be assistant surgeon Fret
Regiment Infantry, vice j. Paul Lukens,
promoted. BY order of the Governor,
Garrett j. Hart,
"Adjutant- General"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Particulars have been received con-
earning the burning of the schooner
Eunity II. Dyer, which was built at
Lebanon in 1919. The vessel sailed
from Baltimore on February 10th with
lire for Plymouth, N. G. She on D..
countered bad weather from the start.
She anchored off Hatteras, but was
driven out to sea. The ccntreboard
was lost, her davits wrecked and "a
deckload of lumber washed away and
all the fresh water gave out. The men
had terrible time to exist, distress
signals being displayed for more than
a week, while the boat was unmanage-
able. Capt. ireland, although II years
OF age, took his turn with his crew at
the pumps. All hands were about ex-
hausted on Sunday, when the Stag
sighted the Dyer, and the crew was
saved and taken to Baltimore. II was
scarcely an hour after the crew left the
boat when water and the limo fired the
boat and she went to the bottom. The
crew was composed of negroes from
Beaufort, N. O.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Port Penn, March 6. While Joshua
Jefferson, paralytic who resides
alone, was attempting to light a lamp
yesterday morning his bed became
ignited. His cries were heard by Mail
Driver Wright, who summoned neigh
bors and the flames were promptly
quenched. Bed clothing and carpet
we're burned,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

John Kenny, brother of Thomas
Kenny, driver Of the Weccacoe fire
engine, died Thursday in brooklyn,
n. T., aged 30 years. On Monday
week Kenny went 10 Brooklyn to work
in the navy yard. On Saturday no was
stricken with paralysis, and was taken
to st. Peters Hospital, where he died.
The remains were brought to this city
for burial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The funeral of Brakeman William F.
Shaw, who died from the effects of
being injured in the wreck at Black
bird Saturday week, occurred Thursday.
The remains were viewed Wednesday
night at tho residence of the deceased,
52i E. Third street, and Thursday morn
ing the funeral party went to Loves,
where the services were held and inter-
ment was made. Members of the A,
o. U. w, and railroad men from this
city attended the funeral. The pail
bearers were as follows: S. W. Elliott,
W. {. Hopkins and S. W. Driscoll Of
the brotherhood of Railway Trainmen (;
IL. ;. Lawton, j. II. Koatley and W.
II. Morris Of Industry Lodge, 4. O. U.
W. The floral offerings were handsome
and included pillow Of lilies and
roses from his wife with the words
My husband, " a brake wheel made
Of roses aud carnations from Division
Ne l93 =. of II. T., add sickle and
star Of buff roses and carnations from
the Order of Railway Conductors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12
TRUSTEES or THE INSANE.
The Proceedings OF Their Monthly Session
at Fnrnhurst.

at Farnhurst.
The monthly meeting of the trustees
of the Delaware State Hospital for the
Insane was held Thursday. $500 $3.50.
The appointment of Mrs. Tarbutton
as matron of the institution was con-
firmed.
Mr.. Hopkins reported that the hos.
pital is in good condition. Mr. Smith
was appointed to visit it during March.
DR.. Hancker was authorized to re-
ceive bids for coal. They will be
opened at the next meeting. lie an
nounced that he had appointed Mary
Allen aud Sallie Iorguy attendants
vice Rose Kirk and Samuel Laverty,
resigned, and that he had appointed
Annie Smith laundress. lie reported
that the receipts during February
amounted to SlS3 80 and that there is
a balance of 81, 54j. 81 in the treasury.
The institution contains 2j2 inmates.
The bids for the new building were
opened, They were AS follows: A. l..
Hudson, Clayton, $34, 40 -: W. II.
Foulk ~ Son, SO 500; Smyth d I4ut-
ton, SA0.sil; j. K. d. Seeds & Son,
S2S, SIS \. S. Reed & Bro Co.. 500, $50 /;
j. Il. johnson, 500, 97j; Philemma
Chandler, S3l, 500; w. Il. Austin,
s2S, s96; NJ. j. Brown, S2s. 800; b. f.
Shakespearn, :2s, 80; Alfred Down
ward, s;i0,7'ii Hubert Cassidy, s27, 7s6 /:
Ohm }. Cassidy, $23, 9i3 Slemmons ~
Landlord, Salisbury, Md, 800, 925. n.
Smith, Barclay S27, S56; Thomas Sam.
worth, $40, G9G 50; William Fisher,
Dover, S2s. 800; William II. Nirden,
Lewis, 81, :2i.
The contract was awarded to Hubert
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Coroner W. u. Walls, ~ Kent county,
makes the statement that The verdict of
ihe Jury in tho inquest on the remains
Of William Il. Shaw did not contain a
resolution generating the company
from blame. No such resolution was
offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

Cyrus Temple, X. G. E., held is first
anniversary at the hall, Fifth and
French streets. Thursday. The Tenn
pie was instituted March LIST, 1898, by
the officers of the Grand Castle of Dela-
ware, the degree being conferred by
Crusaders Temple of the Highlands.
The exercises Thursday night were en-,
ioVable
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

A team owned by John Lambert of
Woodtlale and tho homeopathic Hos
pital ambulance, which was driven by n
colored man named Sharper, collided on
Lancaster avenue Wednesday afternoon.
Both vehicles were damaged and Lam
bort was slightly injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

The british steamer Baron Belhaveu
from 9antos fer Philadelphia, sugar
laden "nt ashore Wednesday at tan
iireakwator, Tho Baron arrived with
Out a piIot and III coming il struck Nd
the shoa west OF The lee breaker. The
tug North america al once went In
the assistance of tla steamer and sha
was soon ii9a,rl and proceeded IN thu
river to Philadelphia Thr boat WAS nol
ilamurpl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

In municipal court Thursday morning
Henry johnson, colored, was accused
by Officer William J. Massey with be-
ing drunk and carrying razor. lIe
was fined - on tho charge of disor.
derry conduct and held in 800 bail to
answer at the upper court the charge
of carrying concealed deadly weapon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-03-12

A horse attached to wagon in which
two children we're seated ran away
from jackson and Linden streets on
Wednesday afternoon. Tho children were
thrown out, but sustained no injury.
The wagon was demolished.