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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
oYER IN PENNSYLVANIA.

In consequence of an er counter with
highwaymen, Thomas Burnett is laid
UP at his home in Malvern with pair
OF broken ribs, fracture OF one Of the
bones OF his legs and badly bruised
head.
Frank Green, assignee of Yearaley
Walton, Tuesday week, sold at public
sale the 2S acre farm in West Goshen to
George W. Hall Of Philadelphia, for
81, $50. James Z. McFarlan WAS the
auctiuneer.
In the 6Sth year of his age, james
Nhitesido Of Upper Uwchlan, died Tues.
day week. In his younger days he used
to go about from farm to farm making
post and rail fences, at which task he
was an expert. He was we'll known
throughout that country, and was the
father of several children, His widow,
Mary Whiteside, is still living.
B. a. Connrd, grocer at Eighth and
Church streets, Upland. has purchased
the store and farm property at Front,
seven niles aboveDowningtown, Chester
county, and will take possession about
December LIST, relinquishine business at
his present stand. His new purchase
includes the store, five tenant houses,
blacksmith and wheelwright shop and
70 acres of land. The price paid was
So. 400.
The West Chester, Pa, Local News
says: A gentleman who made an ex-
tended tour through the rural districts
yesterday was quite impressed with the
feeling among the farmers relative to
the effort Of the commonwealth to e&-
tort from them thousands of dollars on
old liens entered against Chester county
tracts in the days of Penn. lie statcs
that the farmers are thoroughly aroused
over the matter, and that there will lie
some fun In store for those who sup
ported the hi if it is carried into
effect.
Mrs. Anna NJ. Holstein of Upper
Merton has presented the Montgomery
Historical Society with valuable relic
10 the shape of an old specimen OF car,
biue usod during the Revolution and
had passed it's period OF usefulness long
years ago. 1t had been used by Gen.
Anthony Wayne during the Revolution,
and was presented to her husband by
Isaac Wayne. She also presented the
society with an old deed dated l7'i3,
conveying what ia now BP BADGES Islant
from John Thomas AMI Richard Penn
TO Isaac Norris, heing once portion o
the original Holstein tract OF 1,OJl
acres,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
INDICTMENT QUASHED.

The Case Against j. Miller Thomas Gees
Over Until the Next Term of Court.
The Indictment charging j. NJ iller
Thomas with false pretence was qunshed
in the Court of General Sessions
Thursday. This indictment had bean
found by the grand Jury after hearing
the testimony OF the Rev. Charles A.
Grise, the prosecuting witness, and tine
Rev. L. H. Derrickson. This morning
Hugh G. Browne. who with Deputy
A ttorney General Peter l.. Cooper, Jr.,
is counsel for Mr.. Thomas in civil
suit brought by him in Superior Court
against the Rev. Mr.. Grise. applied to
the Court of General Sessions for the
quashing OF the indictment.
Tho ground upon which the appli-
cation was made was based on the
claim that the indictment was not set
forth with sufficient fulness. 1t simply
stated that Mr.. Thomas had falsely pre-
| tended TO Mr.. Grise that the bona fide
circulation OF tho Peninsula Methodist.
of which MIR. ThDmas was then the
owner, was ,, 800 copies.
| AS soon as Mr. Browne made the ap
plication, Attorney General White ad
mittsd tho contention saying that ht
| had drawn the indictment in haste as
the prosecuting witness wanted to take
a train. He announced that he woult
send in another bill at the next tern
and would like the attorneys to b.
ready to try it. He said he had noticef
the defect himself but did not tell tn,
attorneys.
The indictment was quashed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
Indictment was quashed.
November Term Cuiprits Punished ut y
Castle Saturday Morning.

November Term Cuiprits Punished ut Sew
Castle saturday Morning.
The whippings of the prisoners con-
victed at the November term OF the
Court of General Sessions took place at
the Nav Castle county Jail yard Satur.
day morning.
Charles Biddle, colored, who stole 81
eggs, was given 10 lashes. He will
serve three months.
James Smith. colored, for breaking
into and entering house, received &c
lashes. He will serve IL month";.
John Fisher, colorsd, for stealing
copper. was given 90 lashes.
August Allen, colored, who stole sew
eral coats. took 10 lashes.
James Smith and Daniel Green, both
colored, stood together in the pillor.
for an hour. They were followed by
Robert McClintock and Samuel Hunter,
white.
William II. Crowley and Richard
Mahon, who we're sentenced 10 receive
10 lasnes each. had their sentences o.
lashing COMMITTED until December 18th
AL the whippings were soundly applied
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
Tn Room Rebobotln.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Georgetown, Nov. 20. Tho Queen
Anne's railroad recently completed ar
engagements with the Philadelphia, viii
mington e Baltimore Railroad Co. by
which the former will be allowed to
use the tracks OF the latter from Ellen
dale to Rehopoth. 1t is generally under
stood that the two companies will unite
10 an effort to have Rehoboth super.
cede Ocean City as summer resort
for Philadelphiana and Baltimoreans.
Tho Queen Anns's road, when COM
Melted, will bring Rehoboth two hours
l,sarer to Baltimore and Washington
than any other seaside resort, and, With
contemplated fast and convenient SER
vice frum Philadelphia, over the 7. W.
g. &, Rehoboth will have every advan.
tage that could possibly be asked for.
Already, contracts for several new cot
taees at Rehoboth have been givsn by
Baltim0reans, and it is expected that
the greatest building boom which ever
struck Reboboth will be on as soon as
| the spring opens.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
CHURCH TROUBLES ENDED
Disputes Of Head Of ChriStiana COnsre-
cation Investigated by PTeSbytGFy.
MEMBERS ARE NOW HARMONIOUS
New Trustees and Elders Are
in Charge.
THE LATE TREASURER EXONERATED

The trouble which has existed at the
Head of Christians Church, near New
ark, has been investigated and q sHtis-
factor settlement OF the matter agreed
upon.
Shortly after 8 o'clock Thursday
morning the committee Of investiga-
ton, composed of the Rev, John Nc
Elmoyle, the Rev. S. Beattis Wylie and
the Rev. W. W. Shaw ana Elders Will
liam NJ. Candy anu l.. Duyckink.
recently appointed - Presbytery Of
New Castle, met 10 tins church build
ing, whore they continued in session
until nearly 3 o'clock in the afternoon,
at which time they adjourned, after
hearing the statements OF both sidas
10 regard to the trouble.
The difficulty existing was over the
appointment and election OF officers OF
the church. The ladies of the Mite
and other societies had bean busy for
some time collecting money by bazaars,
quilting and other purposes. The money
collected had reached about $500, anu
the intention of the ladies was to make
use of this money for the purpose OF
either placing new carpets 10 the
church or having a new roof placed
upon the building.
John r. Steele, an aged and worthy
man, who has heen an active member
of the church for many years, has had
charge Of the books for % years as
secretary and treasurer. His accounts
we're examined and found to be correct.
Tbs trouble existed in the fact that
some money turned over for different
purposes had been applied TO the gen
eral fund. There was no reflection,
however, on Mr.. Steele, who had &C
counted for all moneys received.
The several societies of the church
now have secretaries and treasurers OF
their own. The books OF the former
secretary and treasurer have been turned
over to the new secretary, j. L. Stewart,
at the congregational meeting held at
3 O'Clock in the afternoon, which bad
besn called by the session and trustees,
the uld trustees resigned and the new
trustees elected were Robert Steele,
Mr.. Bunting, William Kinney, j. l..
Stewart, Ohm Smith, George Ferguson,
and j. r.. Egnsr. Tho new elders elected
were William Kinney, George Fergu'
son, J. l.. Stewart and John Davis.
The old ones retained we're George W.
Steele, John Il. Steele, Joseph A. Mat
thias and Joseph Croes
Mr.. Bunting was elected treasurer
ard j. L. Stewart secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

1t has been decreed by the United
States Court of Appeals in st. Louis,
in decision recently handed down,
that a white person adopted into one of
the civilized tribes OF Indians cannot
ho restored to American citizen
ship by the United States Court.
A divorce suit brought about the
question In 1893. Jesse Raymond,
Cherokee in this Indian Territory, mar.
ried a wbite woman. according to tribal
ceremonies. Later he secured divorce
under tribal laws. The wife claimed
she had been naturalized ia 1894, and
eued for divorce in the United States
Courts A decree was granted, but the
husband fought it, claiming the courts
had no jurisdiction in the matter. 1t
was carried to tho Court Of Appeals,
where tho decree was reversed ana the
case remanded to the lower courts with
instructions to dismiss it. The ground
assigned for the decision was that tine
United States Court cannot naturalize
persons adopted by civilized tribes of
Indians. and therefore the tribe itself
had exclusive Jurisdiction in the dis
pute. Although quite interesting, the
decision ia hardly important, as is is
not likely that many white American
citizens will deliberately become H.
dams by adoption. On the other hand,
il would aeem that native Indians, Of
all others, should have undisputed
claims 10 citizenship in this country.
They were here before the white man
knew of the existence of land on this
side of the A tlAntic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
SUCCESSFUL CONVICT LABOR SYSTEM.

When the new system OF convict labor
was inaugurate1 10 Nav York, prison
homogeneous were in despair, as they
feared the prisoners would have to he
kept in practical idlenoss The result,
however, was just the contrary, anu
Gen. Austin Lathr0p. superintendent OF
State prisons, according to dispatch
from Albany, says that the new system
is great SUCCESS; that it furnishes
employment to all convicts who are able
to work, and makes the institutions
self supporting.
The system OF convict labor now in
vogue was adopted in accordance with
the provisions of an act Of the Legis-
lature OF 1896, which followed out the
mandates of the new constitution, pro-
hibiting tho sale of prisonmade goods q
this State 10 the open market That
law OF 1906 took effect January LIST.
1897, and provided that all State in.
situations, departments, and political
divisions should purchase all their sup
plies aud articles OF equipment from
the prisons il such could be manu-
featured there.
When the prison authorities wore
making preparations to live up to the
law, they wers akeptical as to whether
there would BIO sufficient demands for
goods to keep the convicts pretty gener-
ally employed. Even the Legislators
themselves believed that it would ne
necessary this year to repeal that law
and devise new schemes to give the
convicta employment. These fears,
however, have besn dissipatec by the
workings Of the law during its first
eleven months of operation. During
that time requisitions havo been re-
ceived for over $3.50. GOO worth of goods,
which guarantees the continuous en-
ployment of convicts. AS /. costs but
$500, 600 annually to maintain the
PRISONS they are therefore made self.
supporting under tho new system.
Speaking of the matter, Superintendent
Lathrop said:
I've are gratiiied with the result oil
the first years working of the new ays
tenn OF convict labor, and | shall go re-
mort to the Legislature. None of this
methods Of enjoying conyicts. during
my administration of ten years, has
been self-supporting with the exception
of the new one. An enormous amoun
of money will lie saved 10 the State bJ
] its operation. Nearly $780, 600 worth o
goods have been ordered from tht
prisona this year Next years. trade viii
I amount TO 81, 900, 900. We sell at
price below that of the markets, SO tina
; the bouks Of the institutions them
/ selves show a net profit in making nur
chaHes from w. We are certainly il
, favor Of its continuance because 1t no
3 only gives the $500 conyicts in tn
; State prisons all the work they can do
but it also makas the prisons self.sup
8 porting"
; These interesting statements Hhoul
forcibly impress tho members OF tn
-. Delaware Legislature, SOON to meet in
adjourned session. For the subject @
: pr ison reform and suitable labor 70
D State convicts is one of the most vita
! problems with which our people hay
0 to contend.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
APPLYING FoR CHARTERS.
The Thmpograph Co. and the Deiaws
wall Paper Mills.

The Tnmpograph Co. and the Delaware
wall Paper Mills.
I. Bayard Heisel, as attorney, applied
to resident Judge Spruance Saturday
for charter for The Tampograph
Co., which ia to manufacture tampo-
graphs and architects and engineers
supplies The men named as incorpora-
tors are Harry I. Cause, Ohio Now
land, Spottswood Garland. Y. Mason
Cabell and I. Bayard Heisel, aud the
capital stock is $50, 000 Judge Spruance
diu not pass finally upon the applica-
ton.
Charles b. Evans, as attorney. pre-
scented an application for charter for
The Delaware Wall Paper Mills Co.,
which proposes to make wall paper at
the old Knauff organ factory in New
ark. The capital stock is TO be $50, 600,
with power to increase to $500, 600.
The incorporators aru to be Alfred b.
Davis. Arthur llomewood and Rufus
Stewart Judge Spruance did not finally
pass upon this application.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Secretary Of the Interior Bliss, in
his annual report, submits estimates
aggregating sl56, 532, 4l9 for appropria-
tions for the fiscal year ending June
30th, 1893. He says that 200, 600 pension
claims are awaiting adjudication. and
1t ia estimated that 40 or 80 per cent of
these will be finally admitted. II they
are rapidly aliudicated they will swell
600, 600. When, however, these claims
are adjudicated and first payments
made the amount OF the pension roll
will decrease rapidly, possibly to $685.
900. ono or $3.50, 0Oo, 600 the first year.
Former secretaries have predicted de-
crease OF pension payments in the near
future. but somuhow or other the total
keeps constantly increasing. And this,
too, in face OF the fact that the war
ended more than thirtytwo years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Special Correspcndence OF Gazette ana journal
Smyrna. Nov. 1s.-A fatal cunning
accident happened near Kenton on
Tuesday afternoon. Charles Price, son
of Ferry Price, residing on the David
Knott's farm, near Blackstone cross
roads, had just returned home from n
cunning trip and was entering the
house, when he saw fine shot. lie
turned around to take aim, aud. in
doing so, struck the gun against the
door. causing it to fire the whole dis
charge in his abdomen. DIR. S. p.
Manship Of Kenton was summoned, but
before he could get there the young
man died.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
TEXTILE ExPERIENoE.
Twenty-four samoans Wrecked; Sixteen OF
Them Dead.

Them Dead.
San Francisco, CAL, Nov. 10. From
A ukland comes story of the terrible
experience of "a ahipwrecked Samoans,
who were blown far out of their course
ana were at sea for 60 days. Only eight
survived.
The party left the Island Of Tutuila
in a large boat for two islands about 60
miles to the eastward. They were blown
out of their course and drifted before
the wind for 60 days, until they made
the Island of Namunui, which is about
300 miles in q direct line from their
starting point.
Nearly halt the party died in a boat,
one was killed in landing and some
died on shore, making only eight aur
viyora They spread sails TO catch rain,
which fell heavily and which they
stored in boxes.
The island they reached is inhabited
by people who took all possible care OF
them. but they were in very emaciatcd
condition when steamer picked them
uD.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
Commission on Law Property.

Resident Judge Spruance Saturday
appointed the following commission
TO condemn for park purposes the Law
property near Mt. Salem NJ. Z. Church :
John r. Tatum, Mark NJ. CleRver,
Alfred ID. Warner and William II.
Foulk. They are to make their return
next Saturday. Moro than year ago
three com m is1ious viewed the property
but ail the proceedings fall through.
because of infOrmality. The property
is owned by the heirs-at law VI Anna
NJ. Law. Francis II. Law, her husband,
is represented by Lewis G. Vandegritt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

The Edge Moor bridge works have
taken contract for the construction
and erection OF five steel bridges, con
sistiug of 10 spans aud including ono
drawbridge 3lS feet long, Tor the Mont
gomery, Ala, extension of the Mobile
& Ohio railroad. They also have closed
contracts with the Cambria Iron 90
for the metal frame work for mill
building Mt YOUNGSTOWN. and with the
Baldwin locomotive works of rhiladel.
mia for the metal frame work for theil
new machine repair shop. Tonnage,
about !. 300 tons,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
NnPTI4 IS an CRUMPrON.
Wedding OF Spencer Merrick and Miss Car
rie Rebecca Bradley.


RE Rebecca Bradley.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Crumpson, Md, Nov. 90. Spencer
Merrick and Miss Carrie Rebecca Brad
10y we're married on Wednesday at the
Crumpton House, the residence of the
BRIDES father, Charles A. Bradley, by
the Rev. j. B. Merritt. The wedding
was one OF the greatest social events
of the season,
The parlor was handsomely decorated
with chrysanthsmums. The bridal
party entered to the strains OF Men
delssohp'a march. which was played by
Mrs. Gussie Corson. Miss Eva Arm
strong and Miss Addie Sheppard we're
the bridesmaids This brido was gowned
in white orgundie, trimmed with chih-
fon, aud carried Bride roses, and her at
PENDANTS were coatumed in blue and
pink organdie, trimmed with chiffon
anil ribbon, and carried chrysanthe-
NUNS.
After the ceremony there was re-
ception. The bride received many fine
gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merrick went on
Northern tour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Caymont. Nov. 20.-The death of
Amer G. Forwood. which occurred
in Wilmington on Thursday, greatly
shocked this community. He was proni-
nsntly identified with the affairs OF
Brandywine hundred, where he was
born. His farm, containing 50 or 80
acres, is one Of tine most valuable along
the Delaware River. His wife died
about 10 years ago The eldest son,
Harry, was killed at Leadville, Col,
III years ago by mine cuving in. Mr.
FoTwood was president of the Brandy
wine Hundred Horse Co. and trustee
Of Newark Union cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

James NJ. Sweeten, aged T3 years.
died Friday ON the Talley farm, near
Shellpot. He was painter by trade,
was once in the restaurant business
and of late years wss Waterman at the
Wilmington Steamboat 20. u property
in this city. He leaves wife and two
sons, Frank D., an electrician, and
Harry B., railroad conductor. The
funeral took place on Monday after
noon from No. S3l Van Buren, street.
He was a member Of Delaware Lodge,
No. L. l. O. O, II,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

A Young Woman Paints ON the Raiir

A Young Woman Paints ON the Railroad
in Front of an Advancing Train.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Dover. Nov. 10. While Miss Anna
Windulpb, who is employed in the
sbirt factory, was returning home last
night, Hhe tainted and fell across the
railroad tracks when the train was only
a few yards from her.
Hiss Windolph was rescued by Miss
Florence Erdle, who hastily pulled her
from the tracks, She was unconscious
for two hours.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
CoUeHED up" THEIR GUNS.
Three Omciais Disarmed by a Thief, Whom
They Had Arrested.


Emporia, Kan. Nov. 15.-A deputy
sheriff, Santa Fe railway deputy and
a policeman, while attempting to arrest
cattle thief in the postotlice last even
ing, were disarmed by single man,
who escaped.
Sheriff Gouahan had received tele-
gram, asking that u man named kooken
be arrested. Deputy Sheriff Fred Wag.
ner, Santa Fe Detective Laws and
Policeman AL Randolph went to the
postollice and placed Kooken under
arrest Wills he was reading letter.
"All right" said KooKen, I'm go
with you in a minute, and he COM
menced placing his letter in his pocket
Like flash, he pulled revolver in
each hand and showed ono into the face
of Wagner and coolly said: Cough up
your gun" Almost in the same breath
he covered the other two officers. In
almost moment the three men were
disarmed. Showing the pistols into his
oyercoat pockets, he rushed for the door
and Disappeared.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Henry Euhns of Rockland and Miss
Margaret A. Elliott, daughter of Simon
Elliott of this city, were married in st.
Johns Church Thursday by the Rev.
George G. Hall. Miss Hannah Kuhua
was maid OF honor aud George R. Gar
rstt best man. Miss Alice Lyons played
the wedding march.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
PAsTOR APPOINTED.
The Rev. Charles e. Hrinsiey Sent to Mt.
Joy NJ. 4. Church.

JOy NJ, +, Church.
Presiding Elder Joseph R. Waters
has appointed Rev. Charles e. Hemsey
to the pastorate OF Mt. Joy NJ. f.
Church in South Wilmington, made
vacant by the death of the Rev. John
b. Lewis.
MIR. Hemsley is a bright young man.
He is member of the Delaware Con.
ference. but was left without an ap-
pointment for the last three years in
order to attend school. During that
time he has been a student of Dickin
son College, at Carlisle, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

Sheriff Finn Saturday sold the
following properties: Those of Alexan-
der Boyd, Nos. 22O5 and 2207 Market
street, for 81, 1925 and 81. 375, respectively I;
to William A. Meredith. and that of
Ezekiel Stirling, Seventh and Button
wool streets, for $3.50, to j. Ernest
Smith. ATTORNEY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25
KILLED while PLAYING rramp.

Williamson, Mich, Nov. Is. John
Burgess, aged 10 years. last night, shot
and killed George Hart at Meridian, a
hamlet four miles vest Of here. Hart,
who was engaged to marry Burgess
sister, disguised himself as cowboy
and tried TO brighten Burgess. who be-
came angry anu killed the supposed
tramp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

The Sailor Fighter Won From Joe God
,iuru in Six Rounds.

dnrd In Six Rounds.
San Francisco, GAL, Nov. 10. Tom
Sharkey, last night, got the decision
over Joe Goddard in the sixth round.
Tom O'Rourke, manager for jos Wal.
colt, upon hearing Sharkey's declara-
ton, after tie fight, that be would
meet my Que in thv world, withdraw
ing the color line, challenged the sailor
in behalf OF Walcott. O'Rourke offers
to wager 81, 800 against sl5, 600 that
Walcott will stay 90 rounds with
SharkeY at catchweightu, and late last
night O'Rourke posted $1,000 with
Charles Ascher as evidence of his good
faith.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

The Rev. George W. Folwell, d. D /,
has resigned the passionate OF the South
Broad Street Baptist Church, Phila.
delphia. DIR. Folwpll formerly was
pastor of the Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church, this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-25

City Solicitor Conrad on Saturday
presented to resident Judge Spruance
the return of tho third commission on
the Latimer properly which awarded
81, 6sl. Tho judge is 10 pass upon the
awards next Saturday.