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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
PILornoAr YEyr FoRK.
Launched nt Harian's at Noon and Christi
ened by Miss Marie Morse.

Launched at Harian's AT Noon and Christi
ened by Miss Marie Morse.
The steam pilothoat New York, de-
signed and modelled by A. Carey Smith
of New York for the United New York.
Sandy Hook Pilots Association of
Jersey City, N. j., was successfully
launched at noon Thursday at the yards
of the builders, tho Harlan & Holdings
worth Co. The launch was in charge
of Superintendent N. r. Benson, and
was perfect SUCCESS. As the vessel
entered the water Miss Mario Morse,
daughter of President Morse of tho
Harlan & Hollingsworth Co., broke a
hottie of wine over the bow and
christened her New York.
Among thuse on the deck OF the
vessel we're Mrs. Henry G. Morse, M ISIS
Marie Morse, Miss Miriam Webb. Miss
Cochran, Assistant Superintendent
Thomas Benson and Rodgers Wilson.
Among others who saw the launch
were Mrs. N. r. Benson, Capt. Miller
and wife of the yacht Josephine,
Superintendent and Mrs. Brantingham
OF tho West Shore Ferry Co., Super
intendent A. G. Wilson, David G..
Reid, A. Carey Smith, designer of the
boat, and Henry Barhey, his partner,
OF New York; Senator Daniel G. Chase,
president of tho New Jersey Pilot Com
n,issioners; Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Treat,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Richard Bialey and
| Messrs. Alexander Dexter, Paul Wood
ward, r. @. Lennen, j. +. Hopkins,
| Marcus A. Carr, George Waldie. Allen
M. Beeve, William Lennen. Richard
Simmons, G. A. Martin and George
Seeth, members of the pilots asso'
citation. and Engineer Evans, who will
take charge OF the vessel.
The dimensions of the vessel are
Length ON the load water line. lac
feet, length on deck about ,155 feet,
breadth of beam at the load water line
nodded 90 feet, depth FROM the bottom
of the keel TO the top of the beam al
the centrs Of the length of the vessel q
feet. The keel is of special design,
being of box form with the centre
keeleon attached to the keel and frames,
making the vessel four times as strong
as the ordinary steel vessel. The engine
is compound inverted cylinder Of the
direct acting surface condensing type.
The steamer will be supplied witt
fresh water tanks with a storage
capacity of 10, COO gallons. Electricity
will furnish the light for the vesse
which will also be fitted with oil lamp
10 case of accident to the electric
lights The vessel is built to stane
use in heavy ice and may be used al
an ice boat il needed. n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
A CONFESSION OF MURDER
Detailed Story Told by the Young Slayefs'
of Pearl Bryan.
WILL WOOD WAS RESPONSIBLE
DR.. Wagner Charged With
Cutting Off Her Head.

Cincinnati, O., March 10. Both the
Enquirer and Commercial Tribune
print this morning confessions by Scott
jackson and Alonzo M. Walling, signed
respectively by their authors. The text
of these confessions is copyrighted.
Jackson lays the blame of the con-
dition of Pearl Bryan on William F.
Wood who, be says, solicited him by
letter to give her relief from disgrace
for his sake. He alleges that it was all
Will Woods notion to send her here.
and that out of friendship to Wood be
undertook the task of concealipg her
shame.
Up to Wednesday night, January Goth,
the story docs not differ greatly from
that already related in this case. He
said he engaged Wslling to find some
one who would perform the delicate
task; that on Wednesday Walling told
him that he had sent Miss Bryan to q
doctor. On Thursday Walling received
word TO come out to DIR. Wagner's al
Bellevue. KY, near Newport. Both
went out but did not go inA They
arranged. however, to be there again
on Friday night, January 3lst. Both
went there.
Wagner sent him to Foertmeyer's
uruB store Tor some ergoG ana ne went
and obtained it. When he returned
all were excited. the girl was uncon-
scous and il was determined TO take
her away. Wagner obtained the wagon
and the body was carried out the back
way and put into it and all three got in
the wagon with Wagner driving.
Arriving at the place on the Alex:
andria pike between Mr.. Locke's and
Mr.. stones farms, they stopped and
carried the body into whore it was
afterwards found. Wagner thought her
| dead and told jackson to hold her head.
which he did. Then Wagner severed
| the head from the body and wrapped it
up in the girls cloak. Walling carried
| the cloak to the wagon.
Jackson says that when be let 20 of
| The body the head was at the top of the
bank, but fell forward. Wagner let
them out at the Newport bridge. He
and Walling went TO Cincinnati and
parted, Walling going to Heider's
/ Hotel and jackson to his room with
The girls valise, which contained the
clothing. which he threw into the
river. The blood inside the valise
| came from a sack worn by the girl,
which was put in it. Wagner took the
head away with him.
Alonzo Malling's statement differs
but slightly from that of jackson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
The Philndelphia Bourse.

The exhibition department Of the
Philadelphia Bourse furnishes unusual
attractions to the visitor to the city.
Aside from the fact that it 10 an attract
i've place to pass an hour or two while
awaiting train or boat, there will be
found much to interest and instruct
any one who ia DESTROYS of keeping
abreast of the improvements of the day.
The exhibits embrace every article of
utility or convenience in the household,
food products, wearing apparel. manu-
featured gopds in leather, fibre or
metal. The basement contains moving
machinery and useful appliances of
different Kinds The public is always
welcome. When in the city pay it a
visit; open from 8 a. m. until 8 p. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
1DDICKS AGAIN.


His Case in tho Senate In the Shape Of a
Petition Claiming That He Was Duly
Elected Senator from Delaware.
Washington, March 19.-The claim
of j. Edward Addicks of Delaware
made its temperance in the Senate to-
day. by petition from Mr.. Addicks,
presented by Mr.. Burrows. r., (Mich.).
Mr.. Addicks' petition set forth that on
January Goth last he was duly elected
to the Senate by majority OF tho dug
qualified members Of the Legislature
OF Delaware. He further says that Mr..
Kenney, now holding seat in the
Senate, was not duly elected and is
not entitled to hold his seat. The
petition then recites details OF alleged
frauds by which, 1t is claimed, IA of
the duly elected Representatives in
the Legislature were displaced. 1t is
stated, also, that canvass made since
the election subHtantiates this claim.
Mr.. Gray, D., (Del.), said he de-
sired 10 state, as n matter OF fact that
there had been no canvass of an official
character since the election. The Pc
-tition was referred to the committee on
privileges and elections.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
MRS. G0RDY BURIED.


Large Attendance at the Funeral of the
Murdered Woman IN hinton.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Georgetown. March 20. Tho funeral
of Mrs. Mary Gordy, or Lewis, took
place at Milton yesterday afternoon.
Services were conducted in the NJ. Z.
Church by the Rev. George r. Hodge.
The building WAS crowded and the
streets were lined with people, who
thoroughly appreciated the solemuity
OF the occasion. Business was sus-
pended during tho afternoon. Inter
ment was made in the cemetery adj
joining the church. The members OF
the coroner's jury acted as pall-bearers.
The lynching party which Sheriff
johnson expected to arrive Thursday
after John NJ. Gorrly, the alleged MUIR
derer, did not put in an appearance.
The crisis is believed TO be passed.,
ana no further trouble is apprehended.
at daylight tho extra deputies who
had been on duty all the evening were
discharged, and now the Jail is guarded
by the regular wardens. Pickets were
stationed on all the roads leading into
the town. They were provided with
swift horses, aud had orders to rush
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Washington, March IS. The Presi-
dent to-day sent TO the Senate the fol-
lowing nominations. Powell Clayton OF
Arkansas, to DO envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary of the
United States to Mexico; William M.
Osborne OF Massachusetts, consul-gen
eral of United States at London
John X. Gowdy OF Indiana, CONSUL
general of the United States at Paris.
Joseph ii. Brigham of Ohio, to be
assistant secretary Of agriculture
Perry S. Heath of Indiana, to BIO first
assistant postmaster general.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Senator Gray has heen taken into the
Laurada filibustcring case as counsel
for John ID. Hart, who was convicted in
the United States district court, Phila.
delphia, of providing the means for
sending military expedItion on the
Laurada to aid the Cubans in their
fight against Spain. Mr.. Hart was SEN
tencsd to two years. imprisonment, but
pending the disposition OF writ of
error ia under 81, 600 bail. His attor.
neys want the argument on the writ
put off unit September.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
A TERRIFIC tornado.
It Inflicted Great Damage Upon the Town
of Dennis, Texas, Thursday Night.


Dallas, Tex, March 10. Damage
from heavy winds is reported from Fort
Worth. Sherman, Mckinney and Plano.
All wires are down South and East.
Rain has been falling intermittsntIy,foI
four days. The storm is thought to
have been severe in remote portions oil
the State whore telegraph communica
tion is interrupted.
A terrific tornado, accompanied by
heavy rain and hail, struck Dennison
at about $50 o'clock last night and
although nobody is badly hurt, it did
many thousand dollars damage, houses
being blown off their foundations and
some demolished; chimueys and fences
torn down, plate glass broken and other
smaller items.
This wind seems to have been divided
into two parts before it struck the city,
one part coming in southern part of the
town and the other first striking in the
extreme southwestern corner of the city
limits,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

The Rev. william, Colladay Robinson,
pastor OF Mount Pleasant Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, Mt Airy,
Pa. has announced his Intention to
retire from the ministry. His health lie
notssof the best. He was horn in 1897.
Among the charges be has filled are
Smyrna and Dover, and Asbury, vii.
m inDtnn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

J. r. Beetem, Formerly OF this city
and more recently Eanager of tho
Union and Peoples street railway sys-
tsmn in Philadelphia, win shortly be.
come general manager of the New York
& Queon's County Railway Co., which
owns and operates all the trolley lines
in Long Island City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Norristown, Pa, March 10. = The
Kaiser murder trial was brought to a
close this evening by the jury returning
a verdict of guilty of murder in the
first degree. The jury was little
over three hours in reaching a verdict,
this time being consumed in convincing
three jurors, who first voted for
acquittal, that the prisoner was guilty,
as charged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25
To offer n Reward of 100 Dollars

for case OF catarrh that cannot be cured,
may lead to the sale OF the article. But dc
you know OF any such reward being paid? Ely
Bros. do not promise rewards In order to sell
their -well-known "Cream Balm" They offer
the most effective medcanis, prepared In con-
venient form to use, which Is absolutely free
from mercurials or other harmful drugs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Powell Clayton OF Arsknsas, who has
been nominated to be minister TO
Mexico. is Pennsylvanian by birth,
but ho studied engineering in this city.
Judge Thomas J. Clayton Of Delaware
county, Pa, is brother.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-03-25

Miss Annie f. Emerson of No. dol
West Eight street, aged 50 years, died
at her home Friday morning. The de-
ceased was an aunt Of Manloye Hayes
of Dover, e~st
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

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DIED.-At the home of her parents in
Ford county. Kansas, July 1st, 1897,
Winnie May Dora, daughter of A. s.
and Mary A. Beck. Deceased was born
in Carol county, Illinois, March %, 1871,
and was 26 years mos. and 8 days old.
Winnie was a bright christian girl of ir-
reprochable character, known and loved
by large circle of friends, both old
and young. She was of cheerful hope.
full disposition. None ever came under
her influence but they were inspired to
live nobler and purer lives. As christ
ian she was devoted and faithful to her
divine master. She will be sadly missed
from the family and friends, but she has
only goue little while before, and will
be watching and waiting for the coming
of the bereaved ones. The parents and
family have the sympathy of very large
circle of friends and neighbors.-Kinsly
Mercury.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

MARRIED.-At the residence of the
brides parents in this city, July Sth. by
Rev. D. E. Hoover of the NJ. E. church,
Mr.. Harry Waring and Miss Ella Kicker
son.
The event was quiet affair. At the
closing scenes the choir Of the NJ. E
church appeared and sang 'Way Down
Upon The Suanee River" and "Jesus
Pilot Me-" with fine effect. CoDgramla-
tons were in order, and were extended
to the bride and groom. 1t is said that
the world loves lover, and none have
more genuine and hearty good will than
Harry and his bride. May their love
never grow dim. May the honeymoon
never wane.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15
CInARRoN NEWS.
GRAY County Jacksonian.

Gray County Jacksonian.
Miss Nellie Chapman of Dodge City.
visited at John Bulls the latter part of
last week.
John Gibson, wife, and Mrs. John
Reed of Dodge City, were guests at the
Jacksonian home on the 3rd.
The Cimarron saloons are doing .
largely increased business on account Of
the saloons at Dodge City being closed.
Conductors Riley and Bates Of the
Santa Fe, stopped off last Saturday to
take in the sights and enjoy the celebra-
ton.
Frequent excursions to Cimarron are
made by Dodge City people who come
up to satisfy their longing for ice cold
beer and the genuine article of red fire
water.
Miss Bertha Rath and her brother Rob
of Dodge City, were guests of Miss
Pearl Luther on the third, and it goes
without saying they had pleasant day.
Ford county wss well represented, a
delegation of twenty-five or thirty per-
sons being present. They carried off
several prizes and enjoyed themselves "
the fullest extent.
The Touring mill is being thoroughly
renovated and put in readiness for bust
ness. A new elevator and conveyor will
be built at once by John Trick, who has
the contract.
Mr.. Fred Marshall and wife entertained
several of their Out-of-town friends on
the third, among whom were p. Murphy,
Kendall, accompanied by Miss Mamie
Hull; Mrs. Sarah Somerhalter and daugh-
ter of Dodge City; J. Merk and family
of Howell, and Mrs. l.. j. Burns of In
gals. All the visitors spent an enjoyable
day taking in the various forms of
offered on that day.
The annual convention of the Eighth
Christian Missionary district convened in
Cimarron last Friday, for three days.
session, and while the attendance was
not as large as expected, a beneficent
meeting resulted. The following officers
will serve the ensuing year: President,
Milton Brown of Garden City; vice
president, Leroy Martin of Dodge City
secretary. Mrs. Dunaway of Dodge City
treasurer Mrs. Mullins of Garden City.
While the exact date is not known, when
the convention adjourned Garden City
was selected as The place for holding the
next year.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

The GLOBE-REPUBLICAN and KANSAS
CITY PACKER are both offered at 81 .25 a
year. The Packer is just such paper
that will interest farmers and stock rails
ers. 1t is the largest commercial and
market newspaper published in the
world. 1t gives weekly an accurate and
well arranged live stock, produce and
provision, and general market summary.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

SEE Your Own LAND FIRsT.-Only q
few hours journey by stage from Flag
staff, Arizona, on the Santa Fe Route,
is The most marvellous scenic wonder of
the American continent, a veritable Ii.
tar Of chasms-the Grand Canyon of the
Colorado RIVER thirteen miles long,
over a mile deep, and painted like q
flower. Profusely illustrated descriptive
book, 1.-The Grand Canyon, +" mailed free
w. j. Black. G. p. A.. A. T. & S. F. Ry.,
Topeka, kas.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15
Obituary.

Died.-July 6, 1897, at 2:45 a. M, at
Trinidad, Colo, of Ia grip. Mrs. Eliza
H. Brown of Dodge City. Mrs. Brown
left here few months ago in poor
health, for her daughters home in
Trinidad, Mrs. r. G. Cook. She re-
covered, but was again taken sick, and
after short illness died. Mrs. Brown
was born April 10. 1888. and was past Ga
years of age at the time of her death.
The funeral services were held in the
Baptist church. at Trinidad. Mrs.
Brown was q member of the Presbyterian
church of Dodge City. The pastor Of
the Presbyterian church at Trinidad was
absent at the time of her death.
Emerson and James II. Brown Of this
city, are sons of Mrs. Brown. Frank
Martin, telegraph messenger, is grand
son. The sons, Mrs. J. H. Brown. and
grandson attended the funeral.
Mrs. Brown had been resident of
Dodge City for about 25 years. She was
kind mother, good neighbor and earnest
christian. Those in bereavement have
the sympathy Of the community.
Mrs. Eliza 81. Brown died of pneumO-
mia at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
&. G. Cook, Trinidad, Colo, July 6, 1897,
after an illness of about ten days. She
was Ga years old. The mother of James
Il. and Emerson Brown of this city.
She was one of the oldest settlers of
Ford county, having come to Dodge City
some twenty years ago from Jones county,
Iowa. She had every care that medical
skill and kind friends could give her.
Her sufferings were intense. Emerson
Brown, James II. Brown and family, and
Frank Martin were with her when she
died. She brought up her grandson,
Frank Martin, having taken him at his
mothers death, when he was only few
hours old. She had la grippe about
three months ago, from the effects of
which she never fully recovered. Hop
Ing a change would be beneficial. she
went to Trinidad about two months ago.
She was much better until she took
,old and pneumonia set in. She was
christian woman, having been member
Of the Christian church all her life. She
united with the Presbyterian church of
this city some three months ago. She
was known to all as sGrandma Brown
and always ready in sickness and at all
times to befriend her neighbors. The
funeral, which took place Wednesday,
July 7th, at 3 D. M, from the Baptist
church, was largely attended. The cas-
ket was covered with beautiful flowers.
Among the flower offerings was large
star, given by Trinidad Lodge No. l, o.
E. S of which deceased was member.
She was laid away in the Masonic ceme-
terry, beautiful place on the side of the
known as ssSimps0n's Rest"
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Rev. d. E. Hoover left Monday morn
lug for Toronto, Canada, where he will
attend the International meeting of
Epworth Leagues.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Mrs. Crumbine and children are visit
ing the family Of C. A. Goodrich, in
Hodgeman county. DR.. Crumbine re-
turned from there on Monday morning.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Sam Stubbs returned from ten days
trip to Kansas City, on Sunday night.
He reports his racing horses having fair
success.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

F. T. Gregory. a dentist of La Junta,
aud Miss Dora Hixon Of Ashland, were
married in this city, Sunday morning, by
Probate Judge Harper. The bride and
groom left in the evening for Philadel.
phia, where they will visit Mr.. Gregory 8
parents. There was some romance as
we'll as business arrangement in this mar
riage contract; and we presume tho
honeymoon will be a delightful visit to
the City of Brotherly Love.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Mrs. r. Stevenson arrived in the city
Monday from st. Paul, MINI. Mr.. Ste
vensOn is brakeman between here aud
La Junta.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Geo. W. Reighard is cutting his alfalfa
for hay. The grasshoppers have injured
the prospect for seed crop. Mr.. Reign.
ard thinks there will be no seed this year.
The present price of alfalfa seed is 81. 40
bushel, but it must 60 higher.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

The rain Of Friday night was quite
general in Kansas, but it was light in the
country Immediately surrounding Dodge
Civ
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

State Treasurer Heflebower Saturday
last received draft from the United
States treasury department for S23 900 for
the Dodge City Soldiers Home.-Capital.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Mrs. s. j. Kinkead and daughters,
Misses Kate and Minnie, left here last
week for weeks visit to friends at
JamespOrt, Mo.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Gen. l.. Sims says he skins his carp
and he finds them good eating. free from
the mud taste; but his carp live in pure
clean spring water, at his ranch in Meade
county.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Rev. II. B. johnson, Presbyterian
minister, resident at Spearville, was in
the city Monday, on his return from
Cimarron, where he breaches every four
weeks.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Walter Glaze spent the Fourth at
Lyons. Has, returning Sunday, overland,
Oh his wheel.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Helm of Hun :
tingtOn, Ind, are in the city visiting a
brother. &. F. Helm.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

The warm weather has checked cattle
shipments, but during the past week sew
eral train loads have reached this station.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

l. F. Dawson aud family are spending
few weeks in Carson City, Colo, the
home of Mr.. DawsOn's parents.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

E. n. Babcock and wife returned Sat
urday, from their Denver trip.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Mrs. e.. X. Finkle is in Canada On q
visit to her aged mother.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Three hot days last week. The ther-
mometers indicated SO degrees.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Lon Sears returned to Hot Springs,
Ark, Monday.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

The jailed jointists paid their fines and
were released from Jail.
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MOTHER! !: :;: s: :: !: a: 6

and about which such tender and
holy recollections cluster as that
of MOTHER she who watched
over our helpless infancy and guild
ed our first tottering step. Yet
the life of every Expectant Moth
er is beset with danger and all eff
fort should be made to avoid it.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Mrs. Geo. Cochran left, Monday night,
for her home at Denver.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

Mrs. Ed Godfrey returned Sunday
from her visit to Newton.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-07-15

PIover are reported plentiful by the
hunters.