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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
FIGHT AGAINST TAX BILL
Another Weak Point Discovered in the
Objectionable Enactment.
UNCONSTITUTIONAL IN TWO WAYS
In Conflict With the Old, as
Well as the New.
PLANS SUGGESTED FOR FIGHTING II

The Adams bill for the taxation OF
Investments continues to interest
holders of Investments and their attor-
neys, and upon the latter will fall the
task of investigating the act upon the
score of it's conatitutionality. Some
timo ago The Gazette printed list
OF five objections upon which the bill
may be attacked in the courts. In ad-
tlition to these, another point has been
raised, namely, that the net was un-
constitutional at the time of is pas
sage. Section IA of article 2 of the
former Constitution of Delaware pro-
vides that in bills for raising revenue,
no matter or clause whatever, not i'm
mediately relating TO an6 necessary for
raising revenue shall be blended with
or annexed to the bill. 1t ia claimed
that tho Adams bill violates this in
making provision for matters not i'm
mediately relating to the raising of
revenue. The new Constitution may
also cover the point referred TO, section
section 16 of article 2, providing
must contain nothing not expressed by
the titles.
The tax hill provides that in making
HSbbhhlDoutb VI DUuhh dud LhoitBnkoo tho
aHseasors shall have the same powers as
given them under existing law. These
powers are gront. Should person re.
fuse to give nm account of his personal
possessions, tine assessor may, after Civ
| ing him 10 days. notice, estimate the
value of his property and then double
that amount for the assessment The
taxable who refuses to make state
ment may he arrested and fined $40.
Through this provision may come ons
method of bringing the tax bill intt
court. A person may refuse to give
the information demanded by the as.
sessor. in order to force test case, ane
then the question of the constitutions
ality of the act may come up Or after
the assessment ia made taxable maj
refuse to pay. and thus open tbs way
for testing the constitutionality OF the
| measure,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
KiLhED Br 4 s7RsET CAR.
A Coiored Man Ground to Death at From
and Market Streets.

n NOlDfeu man brounu 10 behth at rroHt
and Market streets.
While crossing Front street near
Market at ahout O'Clock last Satur-
day night, Samuel B. Brown, colored,
of No. 424 Tatnail street, stepped in
front of Delaware avenue car No. 200
and was knocked down and almost
instantly killed. The unfortunate man
had been in Frank Harkins' restaurant,
at No. 3 East Front street, and was
about TO go to barber shop across the
street when tho accident happened
According TO tha statement. of wit
ness. the car was running at moderate
speed and to all appearances Brown was
absent minded and did not notice the
car. Moturman II. B. Holton stonped
the car almost the instant it struck
Brown, but it was too late. This life
less body was found wedged in the ma
chinerv under the car, the front wheels
having passed over 1T.
Officers DAVIDSON, Maloney and W.
j.. Massey, who were nsarby at the
time. had the corpse removed to a
store in the vicinity, and from that
place it was taken in charge by Deputy
Coroner Chandler, who removed it to
the morgue.
An inquest was hold Monday evening
over the remains. A verdict of acct
dental death was rendered and the con
ductor and motorman were exonerateo.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
pns.enuer ,,nnnl,ss Damaged.

AS the p, ". & Q. railroad Edge
Moor accommodation train was proceed
ing north between Fourth and Fifth
streets Monday afternoon, Il freight
car which was standing on sIding
topnled over and fell against two Of the
Edge Moor cars, badly damaging both
of them. There were but few people in
the train at the time and nobody was
badly hurt. Il. NJ. Clark aud young
girl named Rogers were slightly in
jured by flying glass. DIR. Frist at.
tended CLARK. The Rogers girl, who
was in dangerous position when the
aueident happenei, was rescued by her
father from serious injury. The acct
dent occurred while some cars were
being shifted
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
AEn
Special corresponds nee ol eanolte and Jou!

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
loves, July Eli vote of the free
holders of Lewes will he takon next
Saturday on the question of bonding
tho town for the erection of an electric
light plant. Some interest is being
shown In tho matter, but tho result of
tho vote is uncertain. On this occasion
Lewes women will vote for the first
time.
Gov. Tunnel ia slowly recovering
from his nttack OF sickness, but is un-
able TO leave his room yet
Tho heavy rains Of tho past week,
with the prevailing humidity, have
been very injurious to wheat shocked
UP in the fields Some that has been
thrsshed out is still unioiured. Sales
have heen mado at 30 cents per bushol.
u. @. Maui was tho principal purchaser.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
i. a. ". B.iDG gs.
Buttons for the Members OF tho Delaware
Division of the League.

Buttons for the Members OF tho Delaware
Division of the League.
The local officials of the League OF
American Wheelmen havs received
from the O'Hara Dial Go. of Waltham,
Mass.. the fret consignment of official
buttons for tho Delaware division of
the League, aud each member of tho
Delaware division will be provided
with one free. This is an advantage
not enjoyed by many members of the
league, as in neighboring States extra
charge is made for the buttons.
The design ia neat. The button is
five -oighths of an inch in diameter. IL
has gilt rim, while the button proper
ia of white enamel, with colors burned
thereon. In the centre is purple
diamond. in front OF which are thrce
wings, into which have been inserted
bits of diamond.iike stone. At the top
are the words Delaware,Division" and
at tho bottom 81. A. W."
The little emhlems have Just arrived
in time to be worn at the big meet to
be held in Philadelphia during the
first week of August.
The Wilmington Bicycle Club has
a6 o .,ted as club emblem TO be worn
on that occasion small orange and
black diamond badge, similar to those
worn at the fair last winter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
sHor ON 4 rRAts.
Coiored People Have Trouble ON an Excur-
siou.

sion. fa
The colored Odd Fellows had Gn ex-
citing time ON the return trip from
their excursion over the Wilmington II
Northern railroad to Reading Thurs
day. When near Gainesville Edward
Brown, known as ''Slip Stewart, !" was
shot 10 the abdomen, supposedly by
William Johns The lattor wan taken
in charge by the excursion committee
and handed over TO the Coatesyillv au-
thoritiss. 1t was claimed that tho
shooting was accidental. Brown was
brought TO the homeopathic Hospital
in this city.
William Johns. who was arrested at
Coatesville, has been taken To Raading,
and Monday Sergeant Jacob Etzeil and
Constable John M. Sharpe Of Reading
came to this city with requisition
papers and took back with them
| William Segars, who was arrested in
this city on Friday night.
Tho third suspect is still ut lnrge and
| the officers are looking for him. He il
believed To be resident of Reading,
| but whether be is now in that city or
/ has left for come other place is NOT
| known.
Tho Reading officers were informed
Monday that Johns attorney was here
Sunday Investigating tho case.
Tho Readng officers went out TO the
hospital on Monday and obtained d
statement from Brown, in which he said
that johns shot him In play and ex
pressed no desire to 60 to Reading oi
anywhere elsa to prosecute anybody.
The officers don't put much faith ir
the story. however, and the Investigation
will continue. The men under arrest
will be held at any rate until it il
known that Brown is out of danger.
The injured mans condition is i'm
proving.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
P1RK Awards.
Reports of Cominissioners Passed Upon by
Judge Spruance.


Reports of Coininissioners Passed Upon by
Judge Spruance.
Judge SprnanGe reviewed the awards
Of the three commissions to condemn
the land of the Enorh Townsend estate
at Fifteenth and Market streets which
ia wanted for park purposes. The three
awards were in the order OF their max
rug were S., 600, 4,095 and "a. 500 City
Solicitor Henry @. Conrad appeared for
the city and j. ii. llotfeuker. Jr, for
the estate. Judge Spruhnce after hear
ing the matter decided upon the award
of tho third mission, 81. 500. and un-
der the law that ia conclusive. President
William M. Candy of the Park Com
mission was in chambers at the time OF
tho heariug.
Judge Spruance also gave his decision
in the matter of the awards for the
John J. Gallagher property which ad-
joins the Townsend property and is
also wanted for park purposes Mr..
Gallagher was represented hy Robert
Adair. The Judge douided upon the
award made by the second commission.
SIS, i25. Under the law City Council
will have to pay for the properties
within two months.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
nomAN,s nonnInnr nEArn.

Mrs. Frances Snmueison FriEbtfalIy In
jured by French Bair Wash.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
London, Eng, duly q. MRS. Frances
Samuelson of Breckenbrough Hall, York
shire. died to-day at the home Of her
father in law the Right Hon. Sir Bern.
hard Samuelson, baronet, Prince's Gate,
London, from injuries received whils
her hair was being dressed with pc
troleum wash, which ignited. She was
frightfully burned, and fingered three
weeks in terrible agony. Her hair
dresser also was badly burned.
The hair wash is the newest French
importation, and has great vogue in
London. The hair Gun be washed and
dried in a quarter of an hour.
Two years ago Mrs. S. Reginald
FitzwillRm loHt hor hair by a similar
misadyenture.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
norontt,nr a pns,master.

Harrington, July 90. "A. j. Kepney,
the recently appointed postmaster, is
being boycotted by many people who
are members of the Union faction Of
the Renuhlicana, and there is falling
off in the receipts of the office. Kon-
ney is Regular. AS soon as Kenney
took charge nearly 100 Union Repuhli-
cans guve Eotice that they did not de
sire a mail box. and hundreds of letters
are now handed to the mail clerk on
the train, thus preventing Postmaster
kenney from receiving the cancellation
fee. 1t is said that man drove to Eel
ton, four miles, recently and mailed q
number OF otter. s.zz,ssSss.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
lfaths.

ANDERSoN--on July 18th, 1877, Bdnorah Estella,
daughter of Jacob \. and Emma y. Anderson,
aged i3 years.
BETELLE--in In Philadelphia, on July 10Th, 1897,
Maggie Betelle, wife Of Charles G. Betelle.
cuNNOLLY-In this city, on July lSth. 1887. John,
son OF William and Mary Connolly, aged Q
months.
DALEY--in Tits city Oh July 20th, 1897, Alice b.,
infant daughter OF john i. and Margaret A.
Daley.
DICKINSoN--On July 18th, 1897, Ingaber r.,
widow Of John s. Dickinson, aged Sc years
JACOBS-At Newport, DEL, on July 18th, 1897,
Margaret X. Jacobs, aged 60 years.
JIMESUN- In this city, on July 18th, 1887, Albert
Jimesnn, aged 90 years nnd months
LYNCH-ln this city, or duly nth, 1897, Helen,
wife OF Hugh Lynch, aged 80 years
MARTlN.-In this city, on July nth, ISM, Ethel
barton, infant daughter of Charles 4. and
Maggie \. Martin aged months.
MoKs Elm this city, on July 18th, 1897, Ralph
b., infant son Of Harry l.. and the late Emma
j. Mckee,
PARsoNS-In this city on July 18th, 1877, Ber-
narine daughter Of Maurice and Annie Il.
Parsons, aged months.
aEYBoLp-on July l9th 1897, Charles Stewart
Reybold, son OF Anthony and Ann s. Rey bold,
In the 43d year Of his age.
TSyiGG In this city on July 18th, 1897, Hester,
vile of James rSigg, aged IS yeaSss
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
Dorchester for White Metal.

Cambridge, Nd, July 20-The
Democratic County Convention to-day
elected the following delegates TO the
State Convention: Joseph Ii. johnson.
Thomas w. Simmons, John G. Mills,
Charles Lake, S. W. Woolford, ). w.
T. Webb, q. A. Thompson. Z. G.
Harrington presided, and G. w.
Hastings was secretary. The conven-
tion was harmonious, and resolutions
were adopted indorsing j. r. Pattison
for comptroller and contomning the
Republican party in State and nation.
The delegates are all supposed to be
for free silver.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
Newark *. of r. Officers,

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Newark, July 21.-Grand Chancellor
Hanson, and staff installed the follow
ing ollicera oloct of Oscvola Lodge, K.
of p, on Monday evening: Chancellor
Commander. Joseph Mccormick; Vice
Chancellor, John T. Ramsey; Master
alarms, Harry II. Dougherty; Prelaie,
Leslie z. Hill; Master of Work, Thomas
S. Smith; Master of Finance, William
II. Cook: Master of Exchequer, J. g.
Shivler; Keeper of Records and Seal.
Louis A. Steele; Inside Guard, Frank
j. Willis; Outside Guard, Oliver Rambo.
After the installation the grand officers
were given a treat.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
To Condemn Right Of Way.

City Solicitor Conrad and Attorney
William 7. Lyman have agreed upon
the following as the third commission
to condemn tho right of way for the
SiIyerbrook sewer through the property
of Joseph P. Richardson and Robert Il.
Robinson: J. a. Cranston, Thomas
Darlington, David Mccoy, W. Atwood
Weldin and Samuel g. Simmons In
the absence of Judge Spruance, Chief
Justice Lore will have the naming of
the commission.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
EBW oFRIoI.iLs.
Official Handicapper and Racing Hoard
for DelawarB.


for Delaware.
Albert Mott of Baltimore, chairman
of the racing board of the League Of
American Wheelmen, has appointed
Thomas L. .leiferis official handicapper
for this district. MIR. Jeiferis is a
native of this CITY, hut has won a
national reputation for his quail
iications in connection with cycling
matters in Louisville, Ky, and Phila .
delphia, having business connections
in both cities.
At the request of Chairman Mott,
the local officials of tho league have
appointed the following persons, all
residents of Wilmington, who will con
stitute tho racing board for the Della
ware Division: Frank Turner, chair
man: Walter d. Bush. William Kirk,
Edward @. Churchman, +. @. Robb
and William Il. Wier.
The appointment of racing board
gives the Deuware division an official
standing on the same iooting with the
other divisions, a result which is due
entirely to the activity OF tho local
officers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
sloep L,sz,e Jnnnson sunk.

Onancock, Va, July 90 Tho sloop
lizzie johnson owned by Capt Thomas
johnson of OnanCock and engaged in
carrying potatoes from Occohannnck
Creek to Baltimore. was run down and
sunk in the Chueapeaks Bay by threu-
masted schooner. The tug that had the
three master in tow succeeded in rails.
ing tho sloop and pumping her dry,
after which she was taken into rhe
lawtuxept for repairs. Capt. Turner of
The sloor, and his crew had u narrow
escape from drowning. 1asasr-z
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
mr. nniIstt Commended.

W. S, Bull OF New York City, secre-
tary aud treasurer of tho New York
division of the League OF American
Wheelmeu, has written To the league
officials in this city letter commend
ing William II. Hollett of this citT for
his marked attention and assistance to
Lieut.. Wiso. who attempted to make a
long distance bicycle record Inst Satur-
dav. Mr.. liollett became the lieu.
tenants upecial escort at the northern
city limits and remained with him
through tho rain and mud until Balti
more was reached, Notwithstanding the
fact that tho New York men were com
peIled to quit between here and Baiti.
more
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
A YAHRoIr ESCAPE.
Twelvc-years-oid william McCatferty Res
cned From Watery Grave.

Twelvc-years-oid WiiIiam McCaflerty Res
cued From Watery Grave.
William McCaiferty, aged about -
years, narrowly escaped drowning about
Z O'Clock p. m. Monday at the baltimore
& Ohio railroad slip near the wharf of
the Wilmington Steamboat Co.
lie and several companions were fieh'
ing and in an attempt TO throw his line
out into the river his foot slipped and
he fell overheard. He threw up his
arms and cried for help. Edward Foley
sprang to his rescue and McCafferly
caught him around the neck. An en-
ploye OF the Wilmington Steamboat Go.
who had just thrown the line off of the
wharf heard the cries of the youngsters
and hurrying to the scene, Jumped
overheard and with great difficulty sue
ceeded in rescuing both of them.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
FOE ooLORED STUDENTS. SS
Proposed Addition to the state Coiieg
Building at Dover.

Proposed Addition TO the stare Oouege
Building at Dover.
The trustees of the State College for
Colored Students at Dover agreed at a
mseting in Rehoboth to put UP an ad-
dition to the present college building.
and plans and specifications for this
proposed addition have been prepared
by Lewis r. Springer, architect, OF
this city. These will be submitted to
special meeting of the board OF trus-
tees 10 be held in this city next Tues
day.
The plans provide for an addition.
2s by SO feet. at the back of the present
main building. to be of frame two
stories high. On the first floor will be
dining room, kitchen, pantry and laun-
dry, and on the second foo 10 rooms to
be used as dormiJory. 1t is expected by
these additions to accommodate the de-
mand for more room at the college.
The estimated cost of the improvement
is in the neighhorhood of 81, 800.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
FATHER AVID SOW ASA UL1ED.
Max Rosenberg Badly Handled in Figh
at Marshallton.

MAX KOsenberg THuIy ffuHHIou IN HIEHt
at Marshaliton.
A savage fight occurred at Marshall
ton M onday aftarnoon. and at its con-
clusion Max Rosenberg and his son
were in pretty bad shape, they having
been brutally assaulted.
Az we'll as can be learned, Mr.. Rosen
berg's 16-years- son got into an
altarcation with a man named Miller.
Two of the latter's friends took the
matter up, and young Rosenberg was
being roughly handled, when his father
took his part. The belligerents turned
upon the elder Rosenberg and used him
up pretty badly. He will bring action
against Morris and Reuben Miller, as
he believes they were implicated in the
aasHult
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
COLLISION OFF NILE OF BIGHT.

Seven Members of Her Crew Drowned.
Southampton, Eng, July 81. Mine
members OF the crew of the Belgian
steamar Concha were drowned in con-
sequence OF the collision OF that vessel
with tho British steamer st. Fillans
off the Isle of Wight on Monday.
The Concha, which was from Medi-
terranean ports and bound up the
channel, was sunk, while the ST.
Fillans' bows were badly damaged
The lasr,namod craft, which was hound
from Rotterdam for New York, brought
seven of the Concha's crew to this port.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
.LoSs LiVE hIBERTY.o
The Cry OF Angry spsnisrds Who Paraded
Madras Streets

The Cry OF Angry Spaniards Who Parhded
Madrid's Streets
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Madrid, Spain, July 21.-At ban
qust given at Saragossa last evening in
honor Of Senior Moret Y. Predsrgast.
the Liberal leader and former minister,
Count Romanones made violent attack
upon Spanish Ministers beyond the
soas," evidently referring to Senior
Dupuy de LONE. A representative OF
the government resented the counts
remarks. and free fight ensued. The
governments representative drew re-
volver.
Finally the entire company was
eiscted from the hall. after which they
formed in groups and paraded the
streets shouting long live liberty" "
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
A shocking Accident,

Salisbury, Md, July 20. The most
shocking accident of the year happened
near the crossing of the Baltimore,
Chesapeake & Atlantic railroad TO day.
william Parker, in company with a
companion. attempted to board the
northbound Salisbury shifting train on
the New York, Philadelphia IL Norfolk
railroad at a point about 100 yards
above the crossing. Tho train was
going at tine rate OF about IL miles an
hour. Parker attempted to board the
third car. and, missing his hold on
account of having an umbrella in his
hand, was thrown under the train.
Three cars passed over his body,
mangling him in the most shocking
manner. His right leg was pulled out
at the hip and completely severed from
his body. His left leg was cut off be-
tween the hips and knee and again at
tho ankle. His right hand was mashed
TO jolly. His remains were moved to
the freight platform, whore he lived for
two hours, being conscious up until
his death. He talked Of the accident
and sent word to his mother. Drs.
Stemmons and Morris rendered medical
attention. a jury of inquest sum
moned rendered verdict exonerating
the railroad company from blame. The
young man was tho son Of Scott Parker
of Delmar, and was % years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
Col, an pont and The Russian mission.

Washington, July 90. Col. II. A. du
Pont, "the Senator from Delaware, !"
az his friends call him, was at tho
White House to-day. on business which
he did rot choose TO disclose to in9uir
ing newspaper men. 1t is prohahle that
Col. du Pont was brought to Washing
tnn by the now denied report that the
President had offered to Carl Schurz
the post OF minister 10 Russia, which
Delaware Republicans have been trying
TO secure for Gen. James II. Wilson,
National Committeeman from that
State
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
Adnlcl,s HeIIs Llis ORGAN.

Dovor, July 20, ID. Edward Addicka
has sold outright tho State Sentinel,
the loading Union Republican organ oi
Delaware, TO John H. Bateman, until
recently cashier of the First National
Bank. The retiremant Of Editor George
W. Roherts is due to the sale of the
newspaper which will, however. under
MIR. Baieman's charge. continue ae the
Union Republican organ.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
Dent,, Of John Graniland,

John Grantland, aged 70 years. and
Il native of New dorsey, died ON Mon
day evonirg at the residence of his
granddaughter, Mrs Irene Sparks, No.
JOB East Fourth street. He leaves
three SONS and two daughters. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon,
when services were conducted by the
Rev. George Il. Wolfe Of tho First
Methodist Protestant Church aud Off
cers of the Salvation Amy OF which
Mr. Grantland was a membor.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
snnlIer.nliIls weddIng.

Mise Iona Mills and William II.
Smallsy. bnth of this city, were married
on Tuesday at the residence of Mrs.
Sallie A. Mills, No. 6l0 King street, by
the Rev. w. i. S. Murray, ID. d. Earl
Mills, a brother of the bride, was best
man and Miss Anna Smalley,a Il sister of
the groom. was bridesmaid. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smalley left after the wedding for
a trip to Ocean City.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
NnminnlInn Anrrnlnh nr smllh.

Elkton, Md, July 30 The State
central COMMITTEES for Cecil county mot
to-day to consider tho withdrawal from
the county ticket OF William J. Smith.
who was nominated for the oliice OF
register Of wills and to fill tho vacancy.
Mr.. Smith, who is chairman of tue com
mitree. had the meeting called. In
tend OF resiguing from the ticket as he
said ho would do, he decided to accept
the nomination, and SO notified the com,
mitteu.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
Marriaaes.

HEYES-CLoUD--At the residence OF Peter
jackson, No. i1G irwin street, Seattle Washing
ton, on July 5th, 1897, by Rev. Milton smith
Of issaquah, Washington, William Heyes OF
lssaauHh, Washington, and Cassandra Pyle
Cloud OF this city.
WHlTTA TAKER--SMlTII-At tho home OF the
brides parents, No 209 Maryland avenue, on
July 18th, 1897. by the Rev. C. +. Hendricks,
James Whitaker and Jennie d. Smith, both
OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-22
Foreign Corporations.

1t was reported here yesterday that in
view of the fact thar the new Coneti
tuition requires all foreign corporations
to have resident agents upon whom
service can be made and also imposes a
spepial tax, New York publishing
company had withdrawn its business
from tine State and that others proposes
TO do the same thing.