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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20
brutal csI1r RECALLED.
ChicaEoans Rcninisa of n Murder Com
mitt.d In 1870.

ChicaEoans Rcninisa of "A Murder Com
mitt.d In 1870.
Chicago, ILL.,, May 10. The arrest Of
Adoiph Luetgert, president nf the
Luetgert Sausage and Packing Co., for
the murder of his wife has recalled and
may lead TO the investigation OF muir
der which was committed Is years ago
At that time Luetgert was saloon
keeper, and had place OF business al
Clybourne street and Webster aveu TO-
The victim was Hugh MCGOWAN, whose
only 500, James MCGOWAN, now resides
at No. SO Lewis street.
Tbs story told by the latter is as fol.
lows: On the night of September 9th.
1879. Hugh McGowau was missing frur.
his home, which was then at the corner
OF Is and DominicK streets. lie was
6i years old and millwright. Although
some times given to drink it wag con
trsry TO his habit to stay away from bis
family at night. a search was imme
diately instituted, but no trace OF him
was discovered until the following DAY.
Then be was found In Luetgert's barn,
with his head cut open and an i'm mepse
plug OF tobacco showed down his throat
Tho body was propped UP in sitting
posture. Every circumstance attend
ing his death indicated violence, and
suspicion fell upon Luetgert. A coro.
rer's jury, made up Of men who had
lived near LustGert for years, cleared
him OF the charge and decided that the
deceased had come TO his death by
apoplexy. Not satisfied with this YER
dict the son, James MCGOWAN, who was
then youth Of II. demanded post
norton examination. Ho chose q
physician to represent him at the OK
animation. and went With him to the
morgue When he arrived, however,
be found that the examination had
already been made. His protests were
unavaiing. and later the budy Of his
father was given to him for inierment.
When James MCGOWAN learned oil
Iuetgert's arrest be went to the police
and tod the story of his fathers muir
der,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

The Rev. Ernest n. Keiswin Becomes Pastor
OF Scots Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. Ernest Farwell Keigwin
was ordained to the ministry and in
stalled 10 the pastorate Scots Presby-
terian Church, South Broad street and
Castle avenue, Philadelphia, Tuesday
night, in the presence OF large oongre-
CATION. Additional interest was given
to the ceremony fy the fact that the
new minister's father and brother
took part. The ordination sermon was
preached by the Rev, Albert N. Keig.
win. d. d., pastor OF West Presby-
terian Church. this city. land tho charge
to the people was made by the Rev. A.
Edwin Keigwip of Millville, N. J.
The Rev. W. P. Fulton. moderator Of
the Preshytery Of Philadelphia, pre
sided and asked the constitutional
questions.
The other parts of the programme
consisted OF an invocation, by the Rev.
Z. b. Bruen reading Of the Scriptures,
by the Rev. Matthew j. Hyndman |;
prayer. by the Rev. DR.. j. X. Miller !;
ordination pray or, by tho Rev. DIR.
Robert Hunter, and charge to the
people. by Rev. DIR. James a. Worden.
DURING the evening the congregation
Gang the Ordination Hymn" which
had been composed for the occasion by
the Rev. DIR. Albert N. Keigwin.
The benediction wan announced by
the fully ordained minister, the Rev.
Il. Il. Keigwin. Mr.. keigwin ia a
graduate of Princeton College and
holds the degree Of Master OF Arts from
that institution and is also a graduate
of Princeton Theological Seminary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Philadelphia, Pa, May l7.-An IN.
known man was found unconscious in
Paramount Par k early this morning,
and he died few hours after he had
been removed to the German Hospital
lie had taken a large dose of opium.
a note found in his pocket was ad-
drassed 70 Mrs. ID. Meltzer. No. 81
Sscond Place, Brooklyn, N. Y, and
stated that be had committed suicide
because he was tired battling adversely.
The nots was signed Sam" The
man was about 40 years Of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Philadelphia. Pa, May lathe Penn
Mutual Life Insurance 20. Of this city
is making elaborate preparations for the
celebration Of the semi ntenniBl of
that institution. General agents OF the
company from all parts of the country
are assembling here to take part in a
three days convention, which will
begin next Tuesday. Thirty nine States
will be Represented by the delegates.
important insurance problems OF in
tereat 10 the general community will be
discussed al the nvsntion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

The attempt by means of dispatches
to outside papers to make it appear
that Mr.. ]. Edward Addicks was
buncoed in the arrangement of the cut.
and.dried Republican city ticket, is
merely an attempt to bunco the reading
public. Mr.. Addicks is sunremely
satisfied with the makeup Of that
ticket, no matter how some of his fol.
lowers may squirm. 1t is exactly to
his liking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

A special train composed of an engine
and one coach made tho run over the
r.. W. & Is. railroad between Philadel.
phia and Elkton. Monday night, a dis.
tance of 40 is miles, In 81 minutes
The train was in charge of Conductor
Lewis ID. Chapan with J. T. Boyer as
brakeman and W. y. Virgins at the
throttle. The occupant Of tho coach
was Col. William M. Singerly, VINO
missed the regular train for Elkton and
wished to 60 to the paper mills to learn
the cause and the extent of IA breakage
in the machinery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

New York, May 10. "A fire which
started at |. 30 O'Clock this morning at
Newark aveuup aud First street, Jersey
City, burned for several hours. Sixty
families have been rendered homeless,
and the damage to the tenement houses
they occupied is estimated at st00, 600.
No3fatalities have been reported. b
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

New York, May Is. Former United
States Senator j. 4. Mcpherson of New
Jersey bad narrow escape from being
killed at bis Office In this city, to day.
William Won AIKEN attempted to shoot
him, but was prevented by Edward +,
Low. An accomplish OF Won AIKEN a
escaped. Won AIKEN, who is partially
blind, was arrested,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Gov. Ebe W. Tunnel has accepted an
invitation TO attend the Commercial
Congress which will meet in PhiladeI-
phia in June. Representatives of
Boards of Trade and Chambers Of Com
merce of this country and delegates
from South American Republics will
be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

II is estimated that enough wool is
being imported now to last the manufac-
turers OF this country for year. This
is in anticipation OF the passage OF the
Dingley bill, with it's high wool schsd-
ules, and the result will be That the
bill IL passed, will bring little or no
revenue from its wool schedules for a
year at least. This is only one instance
of the evil effects Of attempting to re-
form the tariff in the wrong direction.
The Dingley bill will not prove a
revenue producer in ita protective
schedules. and the dependence for in.
creased revenue will have to DO the pro.
posed tax on tea and coifee aud the in
creased tax on beer. Then why not
provide for these increased taxes, ami
drop the Dingley bill altogether? 1t
promises no good to the country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

London. Eng, May Is. Lord Henry
Edward Somerset, fourth son Of the
Duke. of Beaufort, Ia dead He was
born In 1858. and married the youngest
daughter of Sir Alexander Dixie, Bart.
10 1850. He leaves one son, and his
wife survives him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Notary Public for delaware Railroad.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Dover, May lS.-Gov. Tunnel has
appointed James G. IIongfellow 10 he
notary public at the Delaware railroad
Office at Clayton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20
rHE NAKED ME- NO ANSWER
Albert Ias Dubeii Tried TO save Dire
Jiiison from Drowning.

Albert Rss Dubvli Tried 20 save Drew
Jiiison from Drowning.
~ called Drew Drew, but he
naked me no answer"
Thus did little 7-years-uld Albert
Rae Dubell express Ia his father,
Albert l.. Dubell, in pathetic language
the tragedy he mad Witnessed IN the
drowning OF his compsnion. Drew
Jillson, aged 6 years, in the north long
race last Monday evening.
II was about o'clock that Mr.
Dubell was on the lookout for his aon
aud was talking With neighhor. Mrs.
Foster, as to his probable whereabouts,
when the lad came up. His face indi-
Gated some excitement. When he adj
mitted that he had betn playing down
by the Brandywine the neighbor said !:
you might have fallen overheard. I"
Wheroupon the child added: Drew
did fall in.
Upon hearing this startling informa-
tion, Mr.. Dubell called several men
together and they at once went on a
search for the missing boy. Little
Albert Rae Dubell pointed out whore
they had been throwing sticks into the
raco Just below thu trestle work nearly
on line with Tatnail street, and where
Drew had fallen overheard. He said
be had tried to save Drew but could
not. Tho party followed the race down
to the rack below Nineteenth street and
there the boys hat was ssen snd few
moments later his body was drawn from
the water by Winfield Scutt The
body was removed TO The nnorgue whore
efforts TO resuscitate the child were
made but in vain.
The boy lived with his aunt, the
wife Of William Is. Smith. the grocer,
Mt Delaware avenue aud Jefferson street.
His mother, Mrs.. Lizzie Jillson. lives
in New York City. Harry Jillson, the
father, died some months ago in Hor.
nersyille, N. y, and sincs that time
the boy, the only child, had been liv-
ing here. ~
Deputy Coroner Chandler issued a
certificate Of death by drowning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20
wANAMAKER,s.
PHILADELPHIA. Monday. May II. lSs

n BTedtIUOVeIUtUtl III BilCk S00QS.
The event of the year in dress
goods buying has been the purchase
of the surplus stock of the most.
famed French maker.
The fabrics include wool creme
cloths, plain and striped eren.
adines and beaded grenadines
thrty-five lots in all. The goods
are from AZ to as inches wide.
Every yard is entirely new-the
charmingest black fabrics of the
year, and judged by recent prices
these goods are marked at an aver.
age of less than half
AT 371sc a yard
Atwood Crepe Cloth
hll-woolFaney Etaninc
Original price, csc.
At soc yard
Fine Crepe Cloth. was 75c.
Figured wool Canvas. was 75e.
Open-mesh Canvas. was 81.
Atwood Etamine, was Sl.25.
Wool Crepe, was Sl.25.
At Coo yard -.
Wool Canvas. was 81.
Al oDC yard
Atwood Fancy Etamine, was SITS.
Open-mesh Fancy Etamine, was sl.T5.
Fancy Wool Canvas, was SITS.
Hard twist Wool Grenadine, was sl.75.
Plain Wool Canvas, was SIPS.
At 75c yard
Fancy Plaid Grenadine, was S2.50
Mohair-and-wool Figured Etamine, was
$3.50.
Twisted wool-strped Grenadne, was So.
Figured Wool Etamine, was 81.
At 81 yard
~ ineh Beaded Grenadine, was s225.
Makers name Tor II "Pekin Pearl"
At .25 yard
Sik-striPed Beaded Grenadine, was $3.50.
Atwood Fancy Etamine, was $3.50.
AT 81 80 yard
Plain Slk-ard-woo Hermann, was So.
In the Dress Goods Salon the for.
aotten-few of the fine imported
gown stuffs are marked at prices
that will find quick owners for them.
Instances
Black Plated Grenadines, with
hint of color, 81. rs from S2.25,
Tinsel Hermann, 81. 10 from 81. so.
Beaded.stripe Grenadine - com.
binations Of black and color, So
from s2.75.
Beaded Grenadines, SO from
1915.
A group of aristocratic cotton and
linen stuffs is shown there, too
fresh as the bright-faeed pansies Of
the morning
Iape-stripe Organdies, 37Hc.
French printed Trianon Mousse.
line in lace designs, 371ac.
French plaid Mousseline ~ sun
spots on colored plaid, 45c.
Brocaded Linens in dress pat.
terns-bodice outlined; skirt only
needs to be belted and hemmed.
81, $3.50, S10.5O, SIG.
The story of cottons is continued
below.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Possibly City Treasurer Joseph X.
Adams may have something to say
about tho 'cutand dried" Republican
city ticket. He was sat aside for new
man, notwithstanding tho fact that lis
official record of nearly four years us
city treasurer is an excellent one. Did
Mr.. Adams, like Mr.. Feaster. refuse to
make pledges? Mr.. Adams may resolve
to try conclusions with the harmon.
:zers" for denomination at the polls,
hut he will find that the tactics by
which Baynard was counted out two
years ago are still available. and that he
would fail OF the nomination, even II
be secured majority of tine votes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

John A. McClintocK. formerly Of
Delaware. died at Nashville, Tenn
on May 18th, ut the residence OF his
son-in-law, Wallace Belmont,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Evidently the members OF the Con.
stitutioual Convention do not consider
railroad passss public evil, us they
refused Tuesday to put into tho rev
Constitution a section prohibiting their
acceptance by members of the General
Ass mbly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Edwin @. Lytton OF this city has
been granted an increase Of pension
and Catharine Shuta of Claymont has
been granted an original widows pen.
sion
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

In tho course OF its objections to the
action of President mckinley in APP
pointing a colored man to the Office Of
postmaster at Augusta, Ca, the At
lanta Constitution says that the presi
dent would not dare to appoint a
negro postmaster at Canton, Ohio"
OF course he would not, but then
Canton and Augusta are different
cities, in different States. In one. the
appointment OF negro postmaster
oifends a Democratic majority, and
therefore does not count under this ad.
ministration. In the other it would
cause Republican majority to revolt,
and the consequences might be serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Postponement OF Action on the
Local Option Clause.
WAITING FOR FULL ATTENDANCE
More Representatives. Future
Conventions.

An Indication That the New Constitution
W,li Not he submitted to n Direct Vote
of the People-Future Amendments to
be sanctioned by the General Assembly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

The Mt Salem A. NJ. e. Church viii
open 9 campmeeting In Janvier's woods,
New Castle. on July 10th. The meet.
ing will continue for several weeks. II
10 also expected that the oolored peopls
will nlso hold their Fourth Of JuIv
celebration 10 this grove.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-20

Note MEAN wove Note Paper
Paper sort that T is art 70 ' IKE. the
a quire. Here are five thousand
pounds ofit-and it takes four auires
to make a pound
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
MR.. RAND RETIRES.

The Retiring Steward Of the D., d. and
Blind Institution Retires with an Ex-
cellent Record.
Mr.. w. Fl. Rand retired yesterday as
steward for the Institution for the Deaf,
Dumb and Blind. Mr. Rand had held
that position for two years. He has not
only made a capable and popular officer,
but has gained the regard and respect of
all connected with the institution, includ-
ling the children. The Finance Committee
LOT the old board-composed Of James A.
Briggs, chairman; Charles F. Meserve
and B. F. Montague-in their last report
to the board acknowledged their indebt-
Iedness Ito Mr.. w. II. Rand for his care
full, painstaking manner of conducting
his office as steward, and for the great
economy practiced by him, thereby saw
ing much to that institution. Gentlemen,
the retirement Of Mr.. Rand is a great
loss to this institution"
Mr. Rand can well afford to retire with
this high testimonial of his excellent rec
ord. The already revealed extravaganza
of the new crowd shows that "thc re-
tirement of Mr.. Rand is great loss to
this institution" Before the people get a
whack at the "looters," the words of the
board will be shown to be almost pro-
phetic.
Mr.. Rand will return to his farm with
the plaudit of honest men, swell DONE"
The gang now in control didn't want
such man in an important position.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
APPORTIONMENT READY.
Supt. Mebane Will Send Warrants to
County Treasurers,

The apportionment from the general
school fund of the State has been made
and Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton Mebane will send a warrant to ev-
cry county treasurer in the State next
week.
The total amount apportioned is S56,-
1913. and is diided out at the ratio
of 90 per capita OF school population.
Wake county receives the largest a.
mount. S1,595.16, Buncombe comes Sec
ond with $1,31014, Mecklenburg third
|. with $1,204.56 while Dare receives the
smallest sum, $134.00.
The general school fund arises from the
sale of public lands, interest on the
bonds and some other sources. Every
few years it is apportioned out. The
last apportionment before the present
one was made in 1894 and the total a.
mount was $43, 1858 at the rate of OF
per capita.
1t requires $4,000 to run the public
schools one day so this $56S49.13 will
run them about four days longer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
MOTION YESTERDAY BEFORE
JUDGE PURNELL.

In the motion made by the New Jersey
Land and Lumber Company before
Judge Purnell yesterday there were three
motions. N
l. To require the plaintiffs to give a
justified bond. This motion was not re.
sisted.
2. To compel the plaintiffs to file a
map Of its survey. This was 30 modified
as to make the map Of survey Of the
plaintiff an exhibit in the cause.
3. The motion to allow the defendants
lowed; and also to amend its answer to
the effect that the State Board Of Edu--
cation could not maintain this action.
The amendment allowed does not, the
plaintiffs say, effect the rights of the
State Board of Education. This New Jer-
sey corporation. which claims the title
to the lands in question, say that their
title comes from an ante-war QS60)
charter to a North Carolina corporation
The effort has been to keep the State
courts from passing on the title.
The State Board of Education thinks
that this is chance to get something out
OF these swamp lands, but the defendants
are seeking to defeat the State Board of
Education, because they say that they
have claim on the lands.
The State Board of Education thinks
differently. or they would not have sold
lands and given the purchasers permits
sion to bring suit in the name Of the
Board.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
A NARROW ESCAPE.

The Directors of the D.. D. and Blind
institution Narrowly Escape Electing
an ex-Convict.
The Jim Young gang in control Of the
Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind are determined to add as many
new offices as is necessary to care for
their henchmen. 1t was noted in our last
issue that James Shepherd (col) was
elected night Waterman at salary Of
500 month, an entirely new place Gre
Iated for a Republican.
There is story connected with this
that shows how unfit the gang is to con-
troll. 1t was only by the knowledge of
Supt. Ray that negro ex-convict was
not elected to the new position. 1t seems
that Tonnoffski put in nomination ne
gro who had been convicted Of stealing,
and contended that he was an honest
man. Other members of the board stated
they had heard he had been convicted of
stealing Supt. Ray, who was present,
stated that he had heard that Tonnoffs-
ki's candidate had been convicted of
stealing watch. This defeated him and
Shepherd, who is said to be a fit man,
was then elected. But there are mem
bers of the board who are not too good to
put ex-convicts in public place if thereby
they can feather their own nest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
BERNARD'S BIG BERTH
TO BE APPOINTED ASSISTANT U. S. DIS
TRiCT ATTORNEY.
But the Civil Service Rules May Come Be.
tween the Little Man and His Big
Prune.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 15.-(Special.)
Hon. G. M. Bernard, who is slated for
United States district attorney, is in
the city. Congressman Harry Skinner,
who is backing Bernard, is also here. 1t
is said tonight that Bernard's appoint
ment will be announced. In this connec-
ton it may be of interest to know that
the Civil Service Commission today held
that assistant United States district at
torneys were under civil service as much
so as the clerks in the office of the dis
trict attorney, and that if assistant dis
trict attorneys were not re-appointed as
required by law, their successors must be
taken from the eligible list of the Civil
Service Commission.
There was crowd of politicians and
office seekers at the White House today,
but none from North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
MORNING MARRIAGE.
Miss Minnie Barber Married to Mr.. J. j.
fowler Yesterday.

Yesterday morning the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. J. w. Barber on Newbern ave-
nue. was the scene of a beautiful home
wedding. The contracting parties were
Miss Lucy Minnie Barber, the only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Barber,
and Mr.. James J. fowler, of Danville,
Virginia.
1t was a quiet home wedding and the
ceremony was observed with the great
est simplicity because of sad bereave'
ment in the family The parlor was
beautifully decorated with palms and
flowers. The marriage was solemnized
with the ring ceremony and was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. w. G. Norman, OF
the Edenton Street Methodist Episcopal
church. The bride never looked more
beautiful than yesterday as she plighted
her faith to her lover. She was attired in
la plain black travelling gown.
The ceremony was witnessed by linn
i tied number of the family's relatives.
Among those from other towns present
were Misses Marie Emma and Rather
inc Jefferson and Mr.. James A. Jones,
all of Danville. sfat
After the ceremony was concluded Mr..
and Mrs. fowler went Immediately to
the Union station and left on the South
ern for New York City, Niagara and
other points, They will return in about
two weeks and will make Raleigh their
home Mr.Towler will enter business with
Mr.. Barber in his store on East Martin
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. fowler received hearty
congratulations from their numerous
friends in the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

MARLBOROUGH HOUSE-Geo. w
Perry, Durham; Iredell Mears, Whining
ton; w. w. Jones, Atlanta, Ga; G. r.
Pilkington, Pittsboro; J. H. Hargrove
Richmond, Va; Edward A. Alderman
u. N. c.; G. l.. NcDonaugh, Philadel
phia; Chas. w. Tillett, Charlotte; II. G
Conner, Wilson; L. @. Tuttle, Baltimore
/. b. Lieberman, j. I'll. Hirsh, Atlanta
III. G. Chatham, Elkin; g. N. Blue, Aber
deem; C. b. Aycock, GOldsboro; Herman
Wilson, w. p. Roberts, N. c.; G. D. Au
gustin, New York; J. B. Thomas, Louis
burg; Il. M. Chamberlain, Richmond; J
M. Groves, Greensboro; Il. b. Kirk
Louisville; w. G. Pierson, Baltimore; l.
w, Rem, Portsmouth; Louis p. Smith
New York; w. G. Falhule, Middleport
Ohio.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-09-16
THE LATE COL. A. Il. UZZLE.
Baltimore SUM-

A meeting Of the commercial travellers
of Baltimore was held last night at the
Carrollton Hotel to pay last tribute of
respect to the memory of Col. A. L. Uz-
zIe. who died at his home, Wilson's
Mills, N. c., on Saturday. Mr.. Wilson G.
Lamb presided, and Mr.. c. Ii. Sullivan
was secretary.
Resolutions were adopted deploring the
death CT Colonel Uzzle and setting forth
his many sterling qualities in terms of
affection and regard.
The committee on resolutions consisted
of Messrs. M. J. Motley, chairman, John
In. Morris, James A. Higgs, F. Y. RAM
say, Dennis T. Madigan, T.. +. Bobbitt
and A. A. Bristow.