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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
DIR. AVERY HAS RESIGNED
Has Relinquishod the Presiding Elder
ship Of the Salisbury District.
HIS SUCCESSOR NOT APPOINTED
Appointment Expected to be
Made Soon.
REV. C. S. BAKER MAY B. SELECTED

As foreshadowed By Every Evening,
on October 18th, the Rev. Walter Il.
a Avery. y. D., has resigned the presiding
eldership of the Salisbury district OF
the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Conference. His resignation has been
presented to Bishop John p. Newman.
who, Tuesday week, was assigned to
preside at the next session OF tho Will
minpton Conference. which will be held
at Lewes during the latter part of
March Failing health oausod DR.. Avery
to take this step. The probability Of
his resigniDg had been discussed for
several months, hut his friends had
hoped that he would be able to con-
tinuv rs presiding elder until the close
Of the conference year. Ills retirement
from the position Ia generally regretted.
Whether DR.. Avery will accent pas.
iorhte or withdraw temporarily from
tho active ministry cannot be stated Mt
presant
For the vacancy the Rev. G. S. Baker
OF Paramount, the Row G. W. Pretty
man, ID. ID of Salisbury, the Rev. q.
q. Macnichol, d. D., OF Poccmoke City
and the Rev. S. NJ. Morgan of Snow
Hill are mentioned. Many MothodiHts
Imagine that Mr.. Baker will he up.
pointed. They say that Bishop Walden
would have appointed Mr.. Baker lust
March il one of Mr.. Bakers advocates
had not been overzsalous. and think
that that official is now willing TO over
look the ilIchosen words of the hot
headed petitioner. II Bishop Waldeu
advises Bishop Newman to appoint Mr.,
Baker, il is stated, such action will not
create much surprise. Paramount 10 q
~ a A
father, who ia said to be wealthy, ra,
sides there. This causes some Methodista
to think that MIR. Baker will be ap.
pointed presiding elder. and that Or.
Avery, II he desires to perform pastoral
work, will he appointed pastor at Fair
mount for the remainder of the confer
enco yOar
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
LONG-lOST MOTHER FOUND.
An AffectionateM Me citing al the Aims
house at Farnhurst.

Mrs. Ellen Dallas, who Wandered From
Her Home IN Philadelphia Eight Years
Ago, KecuEnized by Her son Friday
She Was Known Here ns Elton sicISnirhr.
A mystery which has been troubling
q number OF people, chiefly in philadel.
phia. for eight years. was solved Fri
day, when Thomas Dallas, brioklayer
and contractor. living at No. as Dia.
mond street, Philadelphia, found his
lung-lost mother at tho almshouss at
Farnhurst. For eight years he aud his
relatives have been searching all over
the country for his mother, but all
efforts we're Ruthless, the solution being
brought about by a peculiar circum-
stanoe, which has developed during the
past few days 8
On Septemher 2Sth. 1889, Mrs. Ellen
Dallas wandered away from her home
in Philadelphia. Her relatives at once
Instituted search for her and exs
hnusted every known msans in looking
for her in all parts Of the country.
Finally, 1t wan thought that ehe must
have died, but some Of the relatives had
hopes and the search had not been
dropped.
Uu octobsr 7tb. 1880. but a short
time after Mira Dallas had disappeared
| aIpu houitt hh OHi
a stranger, was admitted To tho aims
house, having gone there from New
| Castle. She said her name was Ellen
Mcknight, but could give no informa
tion about herself, except in rambling
surt OF way.
John Guthrie, who was superintendent
OF the alinshonse at the time, wrote to
all of tho PLACES about which tho
woman had talked, bnt ne was unable
to get any information about her from
any gnurce. A'S
Last Saturday wnman patient was
admitted TO the almshouse who recog
niSed In the woman whose history was
Hhroudbd ID mystery an old school
mate, whom she had known IN Ireland.
Shs said her name WAS not Ellen Nc
Knight, but Ellen Dallas, and that she
had children living in Philadelphia.
Mcknight bad been her maiden nams
Tho Philadelphians whose Names
were given werb Immediately written
to by Superintendent McCoy, aud Fri
day her son, Thomas Dallas. arrived
and at once recognized the old lady aa
his mother. There was an aiTuctinnate
meeting, the mother recognizing her
son and being overcome with joy at
seeing him.
Mr.. Dallas told Superintendent Nc
Coy about his mothers disappearance
from nome and how the relatives had
sought in every direction fer nor. lie
also expressed his extreme qualification
at again meeting her alive and wRs
pleased with the action os Mr., Mccoy
in communicating with him no promptly
after the clue came to light.
Mrs. Dallas will in the future bt
taken care of by her relatives. She il
in fairly good health, and, although
about GO years of age. may yet live Q
long time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
HELD WITHOUT BAIL,

Isaiah Punzo Charged with Catering n
House nnd threatening to Commits Muir
der.
Isaiah PonzD, rolored, was arraignel
In Municipal Court Monday morning
charged by Mary liinson, colored, ser
want at tho residence OF Engineer T.
Chalkloy Hattou, with entering the
house whera she lived, on Sunday
night. stealing her pouketbook contain.
ing 81 and threatening to Kill! her. Tho
woman was found by Officers Mari and
Schell in M outhuuse near Ninth and
Franklin streets. Hhe stating that she
had been compelled to flea from Ponzo'a
wrath in her night clothes, In court
she alleged that early in the evening
ohe and ponzo had qnRrreled. Later
no returned and forcibly entered the
house,. She Stated that he threatened
to kill her and. seeing an opportunity,
ran from the house, inter having shown
Pon3oi On bin demand, where her money
was After ponzu was arrested 81 wero
found on him and tho woman's nocket-
book was found near the police booth.
According to the woman'a testimony.
l'opzo attempted TO unlock the door
with key, hut was unable to do so
and the key was left 10 the door, Innzo
was arrested at Mr.. Hatton's house.
Tho woman told straightforward
story, hut said chs did not want Ponzo
punished. .~
After summing up tho evidence,
Judge Dali, boing Of the opinion that
il was capital case. hnlt bin without
hail to answer hit tho upper court.
Where person forcihly cutters dwell
ing at night with the intention of COM
hitting murder the crime is punisha-
ble with death. The woman was held
in $500 bail to appear as q Witness
Charles Draper, colored, was charged
with the larceny OF suit,of clothes
from David Fianer, also colored. He
claimed that Fisher owed bin $40 for
hoard, which Fisher denied. Draper
was held in $500 bail to answor at the
upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
TRUSTEES OF the INSANE.
Mrs. Weston Appointed aiatron OF the
State HOspitai-SalAries Increased.

Mrs. Weston Appointed Matron of the
State Hospitai-saIaries Increased.
the monthly meeting of the trustees
of the Delaware State Hospital for the
Insane was held at Farnhurst Thursday
morning. DR.. j. j. Black was in the
chair. The absent members we're Drs.
Carlisle and Gilpip. DIR. j. II. Wilson
was appointed secretary pro tenn.
Mrs. Weston of Dover was appointed
matron OF the institution to succeed
Mrs, Tarbutton, resigned.
TIE Odessa Creamery Co received
the contract for furnishing butter for
the ensuing quarter at % cents per
pound.
The report Of Superintendent Hlncker
showed receipts for board of patients
for the month of October amounting
to s5l7. 12.
The salaries of the attendants of malo
patients were increased "a per month
and female nurses 80 per month.
The fruit trees ordered by Or. Black
had been received and planted.
Superintendent. Hancker announced
that hs had received the phonograph
previously ordered and had given several
concerts greatly to the delight of the
inmates,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORr INTEREST.

With the issue ut November 9th, the
Golden Rule (the Christian Bndehvor
paper) appsars under a now tame, the
Christian Endeavor World. IT was
drivan TO tako this step hy the con
stantly enlarging scope and wnrld wids
compass Of the Gauss which it repre-
SCENTS So unexpected las heen the
spread vi the Chrisilan Enueavor
idea, so many causes, ipthe good provi-
dence of God, have found in it cham,
pion and advocate, so many avenues OF
usefulness have its }ditora been called
to enter, that they have felt that no
longer could tho Chief international
representative otthe cause he content
with name that Expresses its scope
aud purpose lesJ fully than the Chris
tian Endoavor JHorld.
The paper viii cover the whole scope
OF Christiary Endoavor. 1t will i'm
provu everYprayermeeting, help every
Sunday. srlbol, advance tho great cause
OF missions, civic reform, Christian
CITIZENSHIP, world wide Christian fell
lowship {and proportionate giving.
Above M, it will seek to deepen the
spiritud life OF every reader, by bring
ing alVnearer TO tiud and the revelation
Of Hin through "the Quiet Hour.
ThJ worlds great religious writer's,
MS il the past, will contribute. and
uthE will no added. Or. Waylana Hoyt
has joined the stat, and will become
editor OF the Sunday school department
20 January lat. The names Of Murray,
Meyer. Cuyler and Miller and acores
Bof others less famous, guarantee the
quality Of the paper. "punsy," the
most popular writer for young people in
tho world, probably, is alsn one of the
contributing editors, while each week
we shall bear from leading Christian
Endeavor workers the world over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
CHANGE At FORT DELAWARE.
Battery I, Fourth Artlliery, to he Sent
There From Washington.

Battery l, Fourth Artlliery, to he Sent
There From Washington.
Battery I. Fourth Unitad States
Artillery, now stationed at Washington
barracks. has been ordered to garrison
Fort Delaware, Upon the arrival of
the battery at the fort Its commander,
Capt. Constantine Chase, will send a
detail OF ~ men to Firms Point, on
poste tho fort, on the Now Jersey side.
to garrison that place, which Is heing
made n strong defensive work by the
United States engineers.
First Lieutenant James j.. Wilson,
Fourth United States ARTILLERY, ia to
be relieved from duty pertaining to the
construction and repair Of bulldogs at
the fort and at Firms Point as suon M
Battery | reports there for duty. and
after his departure from the fort he is
to proceed to Join his battery.
Whether this change has any Hignifi-
canoe cannot be a5certained, hut it is
the general impression TINT il has bsun
the Intention of the government all
along to garrison the fort, Just as Boon
as the buildings and other convoniences
thereon were in proper shape. Ii 10
necessary that the fort should he gar
risoned, as ii Is the chief protection to
Wilmington. Chester. Philadelphia and
other places along tho Delaware River.
The work of reiuyinating tho fort has
been in progress for some time. and it
is said 10 be in good shape for engage,
mnnts. although the rebuilding is not
yet completed. The fortification has
been provided with heavy improved
ordnance, such rs is 10 use in modern
warfare, and Unc!e Sam is in good
shape to take care of Wilmington and
other river cities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

- -
new purse mas u mace Of plt OF the pro-
cate or satin that constituted her Wedding
costume Wh'io some OF the nrlhes OF to-uay
are having purses made OF hits oil Their
weuuing crosses, each one IT, be gwen, Win
us goa chhin, as souvenir TO htiles.
maiu' Iaru cases come To match these
purses put do NOT OBTAIN rs we'll nor are
they considered as fashionaple us the cara
cases OF snakeskin, mounted III SILVER gut
anu hnvlng ones initials III silver sllt across
the lace or the case: These Pretty p'lons-
ings do much to make a toilet success, ior
there is no doubt that a proper getup can oe
entirely ruined by soileu gloves, q common
purse or cara case, or mussed OF hail-worh
veil
Dlu you ever feel yourself so close TO the
gates OF death that You did not care much
whether You went IN or notF INA " ever
come to you, when pains were very bad.
that perhaps they were the last ones You
would ever haveY And II you have let
this way, perhaps you Will know what the
last two weeks have oeen 10 me- anu why
did not care. l have read ana hearu oil
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

Centreville, Nd. Nov. s. -Gsorge W.
Fennimore, who was in attendance on
the session of court ne a juror, died
suddenly in the Courthouse this after.
noon. He had entered tho lower veHti-
bNle Of the building and walled toward
table, whom he was observed to Rtagger
ami sink upon 1t. Deputy Sheriff
Roberts hastened to him, but found him
apparently worry i'll and summoned DIR.
Corkrgu. Before the arrival Of the ply
sician Mr. Fennimore was dead Tho
cause OF death was paralysis Of the
heart. His death was reported to tho
court and an adjournment was ordered
and an inquest held. Mr.. Fennimore
was 40 years OF age. and favoratly
known. His family was originally from
Delaware, but he had spent his life in
this county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
WATER FOR DELAWARE CITY.
The Matter Discussed NJ Town Meeting
He'll Last Sight.

The Matter Discussed At n Town Meeting
He'll Last Sight.
An interesting town meeting was held
at Delaware City Friday evening for tho
purpose OF considering the matter Of
having water plant in the town.
W. b. Colo presided and stated the
object for which the meeting had been
called. An agreement which hah boen
drawn up for tho establishment of u
plant was read AMI discussed by II.
Bayard lieiseL the Rev. L. a. Oates,
Dr. +. S. Dunlap, John Kane, Ii. U.
Clark, j. A. Mulligan. W. W. Cheairs,
W. 4. Jester, William Anderson aud
others.
The agreement did not mat with
general favor, and vote was taken,
TIM decision being that new agree.
ment should be drawn. Accordingly,
a cumlhittee. consisting Of Francis #.
Mclntire, Dr. Bellville, II. g. Clark,
j. Amos Collins aud 7. Bayard lleise,
was appointed and instructed to formu-
late new agreement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

Special Corrosnondehcs OF Gazette and journal
Smyrna, Nov. s. The shirt and hosiery
company has started ita hosiery depart-
mont with number of orders. A boiler
and engine with a capacity to run both
department have been put in. This in :.
dustrr ia one of the largest in town.
Employment could he given to l25
operators, but, unfortunately. the town
cannot supply the demand for employees.
Families with girls could find an excel.
lent opportunity for work in Smyrna,
should they come hero.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
pBRDior ron DELAW4REss.
The Case of Frank a. Mitchell OF THIS City
VS.. William Dongherty.


Philadelphia, Pa, Nov Gin the
United States Circuit Court, this morn
ing, sealed verdict was handed in, in
favor of tho plaintiff for 50. COB &c, IN
the case OF Frank a. Mitchell of Will.
mingtoD, Del, VS.. William Dougherty
of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Miichell's suit was for 81, Gao. l6.
lie avorred that he mad entered il to a
contract with Mr.. Doueherty for the
construction of building at Fatland,
Pa., and that be WAS stopped by the
defendant before tue work was com,
pleteu, the defendant dnclinino to let
him proceed with the performance of
the contract according TO its terms.
lie claimed to have. at that time, ex.
pended 81, 30336 for work and material,
and tnat the loss OF profit and gain
which he would have made amounted
to 80, 376. 80
The defenue denied that there was
hindrance, or that the plaintiff was
prevented from performing the work
according to contract, but, on the other
hand, the plaintiff had neglected and
failed to continue the work 10 accord
ance with the contract, and had aban.
doned the performance of the contract.
Tho further averment was made that
the work performed was in such an
unskilful and nnwurkmanlike manner
that it was condemned by the architec
and that the plaintiff refused to pro-
cesd according to the architects in
Htructiona,
Tho verdict, as 1tatod above, was in
favor OF the plaintiff for 80. SOB. SO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

Gpeat Saobem F. G. Howard Of tho
Groat Counril of Delaware, Imp'd. O.
X, NJ, has appointed the following
deputy great sachems: Groat Senior
Sycamore, !. J. 5rasure, No 20. for
tribes Nos. 20, 20, 30, &c: Fast Sachom,
II. o. Riggin, No. Is, Nos. IL 10. l6,
10. %, 90; Past Sachsm, A. II. Hud.
son. No. 90, Nos. q, 90. IS, 80; Past
Sachem, John V. Sheldrake, No. 81.
Neg. q, 81, 33; Past Sanhem, George
", Parkinson, No. %, Nos, 40, 80, 81.
The Great Sachem reserves for himself
the following trihes; Nos. /, 3, 4. G,
s, Q, IL, Ia, II, 10, 90, "a. and Poca.
hontas Council, Nos. l ami 3.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
COMMITTEES or RED MEN.
Appointments Announced by Great sachem
Howard.


The following committees have boen
appointed by Great SaIhem Frnhk 9.
Howard OF the Great Council OF Della
ware. Imn'd. o. Il. NJ:
State of the Order--P. G. s. Benja.
min +. Sheppard, No. o; P. S. George
W. Sharp. No. 80; p. s. Thomas l..
Revelle, No. SO.
Constitution and Laws-P. G. S.
George G. Byron, No. &; r. S Thomas
J. Hildebrand. No. II; p. 5. Major
Cochran, ID. of r., M. /.
Finance, Mileage and POI Diem-P.
S. William Z. White, No. s.; +. s.
Daniel j. Carter, No. B; r. S. Henry
NJ. Ewes, No. 4.
Reports and CREDENTIALS p. S. Thomas
?. Morgan, No. Z; P.S. Zeno p. Long,
No. %: r. S. J. X. Clements. No. 81.
Appeals and Grievances--P. G. S.
David Q. Rose. Jr., No. 8; r. s. TN.
Young, No. IA; =. S. William Fisher,
No. 90
Trustees and Printing-P.S, b. Frank
Brintun, No. 4; p. s. John jackson,
No. g; z. s. Richard Moncl, No. IL.
Aged and Indigent-P. g. S. Edwin
Hirst,, No. 8: z. @. S. L. II. II. Mes
singer. No. IL; p. S. John l.. Thomp-
son, N, 81
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

The old story of Prometheus is a para.
BILE. Prometheus was on terms of init
macy with the gods. From them he stole
fire and gave it to men. For this sin he
was bound to the rocks of Mount
Caucasus. and vultures were Sc. upon
him. They only ate his liver. This grew
again as fast as 1t was pecked away. Are
his sutferings TO be magined2
Take modern Interpretation Of the
parable. There is no cooking without
fire. In cooking and eating the mischief
lies. The stomach is overtasked, the
bowels become clogged, they cannot dis
pose of the food that is given them. The
impurities back up on the liver. Then
come the vultures-the torments of dis
oased liver. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is more than equal to the vul-
lures of dyspepsia and its kindred dis
cases. There is no more need of suffer-
ing from dyspepsia than there is of hang.
ing ones self. Sold by all medicine
dealers the world over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

Judge Spruance in Orphans Court
on Saturday appointed Patrick Pluuk.tt
guardian OF the minor children OF
Theodore Lang, Ghu arc Margaret,
Catherine g., Herbert j.. Martina,
and Ignatius j. Lang. W. S. prickett
made return OF the sale OF No. AIT
Shipley street, of the estate Of Potor
Mccullough, to George Hardcastle.
Francis II. Hoffecker made return of
the sale of tho undivided interest of
Elizabeth Townsend, guardian of
Ulysses q. TOWNSEND. and OF the real
estate Of Richard II. Rowe. All the
sales were confirmed. an ORDER was
made for the sale OF real estate of
Annie NJ. Applohy by William Ii.
Novel;. exycutor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

In spite Of parasols and sundowns the bot
arrows Of the sun make sud havoc with
feminine loneliness. Brown takes the place
of the oriental pearl and there may be heard
in the saloons of fashion. loud wall over
spoiled complications. Yet how easy the
remedy. "Glenns BeautifyinG aud Cooling
Sulphur SOAP removes all blemishes and
leaves in their place brlliancy and bloom.
Beware Of cOunterfeits. Sold by druggists.
Equally popular and successful is Hills
Instantaneous Hair Dye" which. whatever
may be the natural tint Of tie hair, or how.
ever gray it may have become, will impart
to II any shade of brown o. black. 1t is the
cheapest bye in use, and warranted unob-
iectionablc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11

Special correspondence of Gazette and journal
Smyrna. Nov. Sat the last meeting
Of the Town Council the office OF super.
intendent of the electric light and
water departments was abolished, and
hereafter tho two departments will be-
in charge OF a chief engineer and an
assistant. Albert I. Maberry of Phila-
delphia has bean elected chief engineer
ut salary OF s65 per month. The chief
engineer's assistant will take the shift
when the luad is lightest, and each will
work - hours at turn. The Council
has deferred the matter of choosing an
assistant until the next meeting night.
BY the proposed division OF tine work
all the clerical business of the town
will he putin the hands of the clerk Of
the Council, who will keep a set OF
books, make out all hills, issue all psr-
mits and keep the Council regularly 10.
formed Of the condition OF the finances
OF the town. A collector Of taxes and
rents, who will he under the direction
OF the clerk of the town, will be- an.
pointed. The total running EXPENSES
OF the town will not exceed s150 per
month,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
STOVE BURST.


Mysterious Accident al the Residence of
Fireman tnisb mann.
Caleb Mana, fireman on tho Pbila-
delphia. Wilmington & Baltimore rail
road, had an experience last Friday
morning about 6 O'Clock which BIO will
long remember. Mr.. and Mrs, Mann
had arisen and wers about to descend
The stairway ut their home. No. 81
Stroud street. when loud cracking
noise was heard. This was followed
by a sharp report and in an instant tho
kitchen was filed with smoke AMI SCOT.
An Investigation revealed tho foot that
the stove. which was Victor cook,
had been split--top oven and back
and gas was pouring out in volumes.
The cause OF tho accident was IN
known. Mr.. Mann thought that the
bursting was caused by dynamite, but
there lie not enough OF break to Hup-
port this belief.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-11-11
THE mo FOUR.
Football Games scheduled ny rennsyi-
Ynnia. PrlnneInn, Harvard and Yale.


Football Games scheduled by rennsyi-
yauia, Priuceton, Harvard and YHie.
The following eames have been
scheduled by the Pennsylvania, Prince
ton, Harvard and Yale foot bali teams,
the figures showing last years suorss I:
Pennsylvania Saturday Nov. IL =
Wesleyan ibid not play that y5nr) at
franklin Field; Saturday, Nov. 90
Harvard (86) at franklin Fisld /;
Thursdny, Nov. 25-Cornell t32-10l at
Franklin Field.
Princeton - Saturday. Nov IL =
Washington and Jefferson ibid not
play last year, at Princeton; Saturday,
Nov. 20-Yale GAG at New Haven.
Harvard Saturday. Nov. l3-fale
ibid not play last year. at Cambridge /;
Saturday. Nov 20--pennsylyHnia t6-S)
at franklin Field.
Yals-SaturiHy, Nov l3--Iiaryard
ibid not play last year. at Cambridge
Saturday, Nov. 20-l'rinceton t6.2i) at
New Haven,