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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

liam Forward; Media Mission, Samuel
Wilmoro; Wagnntown circuit, Daniel
Roberts; Westgroye and Somerset, Y, ~.
Bsecham; PottHtown, Joseph VIII
liams; Mt. Nebo Mission, Thomas
Walker.
Delaware-w Wilmington. William r..
Guy; New Castle, Samuel Smith ;
Newark. II. II. Edtuunds; Delaware
City, Samuel Ambrose; Boulden's Mia.
sion, Charles Bou.den; Christiana,
stephen Frisbee; Summit Bridge,
SAMUEL Ambrose; Clhymont, Isaac
DeShields; Iron Hill, Charles Westley.
Maryland James Chapel circuit,
George w. Burrslls; Mt Zion Circui t.,
EastBaltimore, jao1b Brickbouse Aber-
deem. Sandy Gumby; Milington, Il.
w Henry; Cove Point and White Hall,
William II. Thompson.
Washington, D. c., William r.
Perry.
Not many changes were made in the
assignments
At thu afternoon session the Mutual
Aid Relief Association met and elected
the following officers: President, the
Rev. j. F. Ramsey; Vice President,
the Rev. William H. Billingsley; Sec.
rotary, the Rev. W. L. Castell; Assist
ant, NJ. A. Derry; Treasurer, George
johnson; Ranking Committne, the
Revs. II. Il. Edmunds, q. W. Long
and C. II. Boulder.
The Mite Society presented ST. Il
Conference. The old officers OF the
society we're re-elected. Coatesviilr
wns fixed for its next meeting place
the second Friday in July.
AT the evening session the Daughter
OF Conference met, Representatives
being present from West Chester.
Chester, Philadelphia and Whining
ton. The Revs. II. r. Edmunds ant
j. +. Ramsey spoke. The total col
leotions wers $50. 81.
On Tuesday the closing session o.
Conference was devoted partly to tht
subject Of finance.
a chidren's day service will be hell
in the churches on the second Sunda,
in June and the assignment OF none,
to bv raised by the churches for tina
day aggregated 1886.
The district meeting Of the Baltimor
district will be bold on September 9tl
to 18th, and the Norfolk district meet
ing will be held Ortuber 2lHt to cath
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Dover, April 81. The outcome of the
suit entered against the town OF Dover
by Detective N. II. Hutnhins TO re-
cover reward Of 5000 offered by Town
Council for the arrest and conviction
OF the burglars who were operating
hereahouts two years ago, which RAJ
suited in favor of the plaintiff. has
uausod considerable comment. The
attorneys for the town, when tbp
verdict was announced. asked for and
obtained stay of execution for 10
days, but whether this is for the nur.
pose OF carrying the case further ia NOT
known, Future action will demand
unon the decision Of Town CoupcIl'
which. holds its regular meeting an tha
first Monday in May. 1t wifi he m
memberod that Detective Hutchins
arrested two negroes -lSenpely ami
Bailey--for a robbery near Brepfor,i
about ID months ago, and after tho
former had been Hentenceu to ma
years imprisonment he confessed In
tha robbery of tho dwelling OF William
Hinsley, milk dealer OF Dover, and
consequently payment of the rewara
was asked, which was refused, ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
Edward G. Bradford for Federal, Judge.

Edward G, Bradford for Federal Judge.
The appointment by President Me-
Kinley, Monday. of MIR. Edward 9.
Bradford to the office of Judge OF the
United States court for the district Of
Of Delaware. can hardly bs classeci
Az a surprise. His appointment was
natural, expected by those who fully
understood tho influences that were
brought to bear upon the President
with respect to filling the vacancy in
this important Office.
1t Ia well-known that The Gazette
had decided views upon this question
and expressed them unreseryedly. We
were of tho opinion, In view of the
factional contention sure to ensue il
the vacancy were left for President
Mckinley to act upon, that it should
be filled, if possible. by President
Cleveland before the latter's retire
ment. And as Senator Gray possessed
to the highest degree all the requisites
for this honorable and important office,
and was the only Democratic lawyer in
Delaware whose appointment would
have boon confirmed by the Senate,
The Gazette urged his selection.
But Senator Gray declined to accepted
the proffer Of the place by Mr.. Cleve
aud, and this ended the matter, 81 fal
as he was concerned.
President Mckinley, as was predicted
by The Gazette, found himself con
| fronted with the condition of riolen
struggle between hostile politica
| factions, but it must be admitted thu
| in his decision he has acted wisely aut
well. The appointment OF an Addick
Republican to the Office could not be-
seriously considered. as it would hav,
lowered the high judicial station int,
the mire of political contamination, nc
matter how complete the personal char
acter or how exalted the legal attain.
ments of the appointee.
Though forced to fractional selection
by reason of the existing conditions
President Mckinley undoubtedly mad,
the best possible choice. MIR. Bradford
is eminently fitted, by his legal train
ing and experience, for the Office t
which ne has been appointed. His per
sonal character is above reproach. Hi
mental equipment is of high order
To the consideration of tho question
that will be laid before MIN in hi
judicial capacity, he will bring tn
rine experience of more than score Q
years of successful practice in the mos
important and intricate cases that hay
como before the courts of this State
lie will, in all respects make an ad
mirable judge, and tho people of Della
ware, as well as President Mckinley
are to be congratulated upon his ap
pointn.ent,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

anu Democratic conscience cannot be
forced TO follow FALSE lights, however,
held aloft; and let US al the same time
eptreat them, in the name nf honorable
official comrndeship and in the
memory OF glorious Victories won by a
united Democracy. to turn from this way
that leads TO party defeat and dss
truction.
The task is not an easy one but
surely il Ia not hopeless. The better
we appreciate its magnitude, the less
will lie the danger OF Ineffective and
misguided effort. The work has already
besn inaugurat-d by the creation OF an
organization, founded upon tho declara-
tiun OF Democratic principles, SO sound,
SO clear and 80 patriotic that they
should rally TO their support
every true Democrat and supply an
inspiration forbi1ding defeat With
such. a beginning, and with the in
centive TO jealous effort which
the transcendent Importance Of our
cnuse affords, we should carefully look
for tho approaching dawn when true
Democracy, redeemed, regenerated
and disenthralled, Twill bring va peace
and national safety.
But il relief under this restored flag
nj true Democracy is late in coming,
we will not despair, but will remember
that Just cause has never lost and on
our camping ground we will work and
wait with approving conscience and
constant faith, declaring, like the sturdy
| old unrecanting German Reformels
Here We stand; we cannot do other
wise. God help u.s. :"
These words will inspire the hearts
of Democrats throughout the country
to renewed efforts for the rescue of the
party organization from the misguided
men who led it to defeat and humilia-
tion in the last national campaign. oi
themselves they form platform upon
which the reorganized Democracy may
win a signal victory at tho next
| election.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

Congressman William S. Holman of
Indiana, who died in Washington last
Thursday, had record of fifty-four years
spent in the public service, including
sixteen terms in Congress- His record
was also remarkable for his effective
services and his rugged honesty in the
administration of all public trusts. lie
did not get rich in Office, and one oil
tie greatest compliments accorded him
was the title of watch dog of the
treasury" earned by his resoiute on
position to all unwarranted raids upon
the public funds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

Bridgeville. April 81. -Subscriptiona
for donating a carload of corn TO the
famine sufferers of India were received
in the Methodist Episcopal Church on
Sunday. The corn will be forwarded al
soon asi ARRANGEMENTS for its Transports
tion are coInpleted. It will be trans
ported free. II. NJ. Viven. W. Layton,
7. l.. Cannon, NJ. Layton, S. b.
Hazard. il. T, Cannon, r.. W, Cannon,
g. W. Stradley and j. W. Raughley
have the matter in charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

Some of the live, stool. on the Carr.
croft farm of j. Edward Addicks has
recently been poisoned with paris
green. and Mr.. Arltlicks offers d 70.
ward nf $3.50 for information lcadine
to the arrest and conviction If the pef.
son or persons who mt tho poison
there. Two lambs had eaten the poison
before its presence was discoyered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
wANAMAKER,s,

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, April 20, 1897.
A Great RIGHT NOW, be.
Linen Sale cause cause ! conditions Ts,,s
new or old, linens will cost more
before snoW-time comes again
maybe long before. We gathered
very great stocks when days were
darkest, and find ourselves able to
make very interesting prices on
housekeeping linens. The selling
started last week. 1t will continue
until you have taken the lots at
command. Not cents worth Of
goods in this store is ever held for
speculation. Details follow.
The town is talking linens and
buying linens.
: Even our recent low prices are
discounted in these new Corners
the final price-drop. as we believe,
that the linen markets will know
for years. 1.-The whole range Of
housekeeping linens is Included in
this spring movement.
Judge the stock as you would a
melon-take a plug from any part.
In Towel buying Csc hasn't done
such work. The picking is from
these lots
Huek Towels, hemstitehed ends.
Damask towels, fringed CT hemstitehcd
Huck Towels, hemined or with knotted
fringe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
FArAL PRIZE. FIonE
Billy Vernon Died From the Effects of u
heAGG nIny.

aiiiy vernon Died From the Effects of u
Heart BLOW.
Philadelphia, Pa. April %. BILLY"
Vernon, the Haverstraw pugilist who
was injured in his tight with Leslie
Pearce at Athens, Delaware county, on
Tuesday niaht, died at the Preshyter.
ian Hosnital at O'Clock this morning.
From the moment he collapsed. in the
lith round, BIO remained unconscious
up to the time of his death.
That Vernon a death was due to heart
blows there can be but little doubt.
While several persona claim that he
was not struck over the heart, there are
at least 80 reputable witnesses who say
that tho bricknaker'' was struck four
heavy blows over the heart in the 18th
round. An examination made at the
hospital showed that tho left side of
vernon's body was much swollen and
discolored in the region Of the heart.
Media, Pa, April &c. Magistrate
Sloan this afternoon discharged from
custody Leslie Pearce and all tho other
aefendants arrested as result OF the
boxing bout at tine Olympic Club, at
Athens, last Tuesday night, when
"Biliy'Vernon or Vollmer, Of Hayer
straw, N. T., was knocked out 10 the
lath round and died two days later.
The hearing took place in the Court
House in the presence of larea crowd,
Pearce was the first of the defendants
arraigned. A number of Witnesses wers
examined, but Justice Sloan decided
that the evidence was insufficient 10
show that Vernon's death was causpd
by blow given by his opponent in ring
OF the Olympic Club. Tho case against
Pearce failing. all the other defendants
we're accordingly discharged. They
were the club directors and referees.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
Clothing
AWAY back in 1869

NiOIhlng 80. uaeh IN 1903
to-measure ing house at : sis, sis.
800 Chestnut street, where men.
were given the perfection of cloth
ing. The store had two-fold mis-
sior--to make clothes to order and
70 prove that ready made clothes
could be fine and faultless in fit.
Inc organization of cutters and de.
signers and taiIors was kept ali ton.
notch. We had but one liinit-per.,
lection, And the clothing from s1s-
$40 Chestnut street vas distin.
guished looking-was right.
Wen, we have brought the whole
business here, since the new store
year-cutters, tailors, managers.
order books, measures and all. We
peileve we can serve particular men
petter IMAM ever. A man who isn't
store much. 's
The spring suits Is il ready,
w Tor a satisfactory business
sum and the fewest possible dollars
more for the dressier clothes !,
John Wanamaker
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
TOWELS
re YOUR dressmaker is
~ WonderfiiIIv beinaJ IA
Coi'sets

wonderfully helped if
you help by getting the CORSET
right. The Lillian Corset is, Der.
fection--but you could 90 wrong
even in buying the Lillian. That IS
why we carry eleven models of II.
That is why we ask you to freely use
the advantages of our fitting rooms
and the services of the expert peo-
pie we have here to serve you.
Lillian elegance! Corsets Of silk and satin
tricked off with laces and ribbons. BoneJ
with real whalebone. These finest Cor
Gets in sizes from is to 2a Prices olo
to $40. 80
Lillian Corset for bicycle riders; sizes IS
to ~, at SITS.
Lillian Corsets, coutl; medium length;
corded bust; heavily boned. s..
Liillan Corsets of fine black sateen: extra
long waist; boned bust; gored at hjps
and busti real whaebone. Sizes is I'd
to 25 Price S5.25. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
steamer oI,y Of nad.lph,. ,o,o

y. o'e"''e' wy - NHhoueipnia sold.
The steamer City Of Philadelpbia
was Monday sold in Philadelphia by
United States Deputy Marshal Myers
to the jackson 4 Sharp Shipbuilding
Commonwealth Transportation Co., IN
ply between Philadelphia ana Nav
York, and made but few trips when
she was seized at thu instance al
numerous creditors. The hull was
built by the jackson & Sharp Co. and
the machinery was supplied by Neafle
& Levy Co. Of Philadelphia.
Pitcher McMahon went to Baltimore
Monday and conferred with Manager
Barnie Of the Brooklyn Base ball Club,
They agreed as to terms. and President
Byrne approved their action.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

G, j.. Ballard, agent of the Adams
Express Go in this city left Monday to
taso charge Of the Adams express
matter at Chester. Mr.. Ballard succeeds
X. v. Tunis, who has been transferred
TO Norfolk and W. j. Baldwin OF this
city succeeds Mr.. Ballard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

Morris Manning, passenger brake.
man on the Delaware railroad, is
suffering from a badly bruised finger
which was caught in a door lamb.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
DELA WARE p0sTM4sTERs.


Washington, April 81. Tho Postmas.
ter General, to day, appointed Thomas
Roadway postmaster at Hartley, vice
Joseph Poor, removed, and W. e. Cole
postmaster at Leipsic, vice Joseph
Dillon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
Have you smokta TOO Much?
Take norslora,. Ac,a rnospna,c

"N" A''h'"i"H sith H"aPhhtc. rs
1t will relieve the depression caused
tnerebyi quiet the nerves and induce re-
freshing sleep
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
NAPKINS

csc dozcn-Grass-bleaehed German drill
Napkins. IS. in. square. The sort that
gives years Of service. Not equaed at
SIPS.
Sl,25a dozen-Fine bleaehed damask Map
kins; made Of the best Of yarns. IS in.
square.
So dozen-Large German grass-beaehed
Napkins in several neat and pretty pat
terms. 22 in. square. Only $50 dozens.
S3,25 a dozen-Eine Flemish bleaehed
damask Napkins. Several new and
pretty patterns. These match the SLIPS
-damaSk. n
TOWELS
l2He each-Scotcf Huek Towels. Splen
did quality and over one yard long.
Good for many purposes.
2oc eaeh--Fine all-white Irish Huck
Towels, with pretty damask borders.
22x4l inch. Worth SOC.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29
TABLE LINENS

Csc yard-Good-looIs blcachej Ger
man Damask that we formerly sold at
50e- 60 in. wide. ~ ...'..
SOC yard--Excellent quality half bleaehed
German Damask 81 in. wide. Equal
to 81 bleached grade for wear. few
washings and it is snow-white. Our
regular price is 70e
SIPS yard-Handsome and good Flemish
Damaslt; made expressly to our liking,
having soft, mellow finish and in ex-
elusive patterns. " in. wide. Full
bleached.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-04-29

WronRtully Cypress their fellows ami eat
out their substance. Above all things,
true Democracy insists that the money
OF the people should he sound. stable.
neither shrivelling in purchasing power
in the hands OF the poor, nor by ts un-
certain value driving enterprise and
productive energy into hiding.
Those who believe that q crisis is at
hand can hardly fail to see that the
purity IN power is so Joined TO its idol of
mad protection and is SO completely
doomed to popular condemnation that
it is useless instrument of defence
against the impending peril.
do not fear that | shall be accused
of sinister designs, untitled to the at
mosphere OF this occasion, If l insist
that the path of duty and the best hope
of safety lie in immediate and earnest
attempts to accomplish the rehabilita-
| ton and regeneration Of true Democ-
racy. In large part of the country,
| where financial error Is most general,
the Democratic name can best arouse
the political sentiments OF the people.
| and there, aH everywhere in our land,
| the people can be trusted to arriys at a
correct conclusion il they have ade.
| quate opportunity for examination and
| information. Let us devise means to
hreak through the influence of the mis-
chievous leadership that surrounds
them, and without arrogantly assuming
that no rights or hardshipa atilict then,
and that no reforms in their conilitons
are needed, let us meet our cuuntrymen
face to face in argument and counsel.
/ We shhll find In every locality able,
| heroic men willing to struggle against
! ths tide OF misconception. Let us hold
/ up their hands by organized effort and
| timely assistance. Let true Democrats
! meet the passion and bitternpss uf their
/ former associates who hare asBumed tho
leadership of anti Democratic wander
ings with firm expostulntions, remind.
ing them that Democratic convictions
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-29
HOBOKBN TAX BOARD.
Water Appropriation Cut Down-Fire
BOARD Increase

The Hoboken Board of Tax Commits
sioners completed the city budget for
lSS7-sS at meeting yesterday afternoon.
The total appropriation made was s372,-
1896. This is an increase of S23, ,6S7. .SS
over the expenses of the city last year,
and will probably necessitate a raise in
the tax rate. The Commissioners were
astonished when they had figured I'D the
entire sum, but after going over each ap-
preparation separately the found that no
reduction could be made without depriv-
ing the city of its needs. The amount of
all the appropriations have been published
with the exception of that for the Water
department. Water Registrar Lohmann
asked that $4,000 be appropriated for the
construction of water mains, including
$4,l0O for main in River street, $500 for
main in Seventeenth street and 81 700 for
lisl nam IN Jefferson street The Commits
sioners had been informed that there was
a balance in the Water Department of
Ss,ooU, put Mr. Lohmann said that this
was not available, as it was held for out
stanqlng CLAIMS against the city. The
members, however, decided that the ap-
too much, and they cut it down to 50 GOO.
NO allowance was made for the construc-
llon OF the River street main. President
Eggert, of the Water Board appealed for
s;oxags larger lIf appropriation, but the Commits
An extra allowance of $1,500 was added
to the appropriation for the Fire Depart
Hent 10 pay the expenses of the proposed
new engine house, and the street clean
$1,000 to $4,000.
The Commissioners will meet to approve
the budget next Monday morning
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-29
THREE DROPPED.
Street and Water Commission :
ers Dismiss Freeland,
Cable and Gildea.

The Street and Water Commissioners
met this morning and rectifed the error
that was made in the appointment of
clerks. AS told in THE News the Com
missioners in preparing the lists made
four more clerical appointments than the
Republicans had had. The Finance
Board refused to allow the increased
force
At the same meeting the following ap-
Board May 10, the following named
clerks in the Water. Department were
dismissed:-J W. Ellison, o. K. Gard
ner, Henry G. Petty, A. L. Headden.
Thomas Johnston. M. ). Livingstone, G..
W. Lambertson, Henry Knoop, J. H.
Kopinger, Henry c. Gruber Henry
Doneker.
AT the same meetin gthe following ap-
pointments were made:-
General clerks-Lenahan, Hart. Losel
Mcmahon, Bahr, and Simon at 500 a
month.
Clerks-Cable, Freeland, Ennis. Kis-
SAM Cox, Gildea, SIS a month.
Re-assessors-Barker and Francis, SIS
month.
Assistant tapper-Kelly, s75 month.
To make the list of new clerks tally
with the old one the Commissioners today
dropped Charles Freeland, John H Gable
and John Gildea, general clerks, and
Joseph Francis, who was appointed re-
assessor. ssss
The Board Of Finance win meet on
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-05-29
NEW SWIuDLBR CAUGHT
Mrs. Nellie Davis, Who Pos
sessed Wonderful Cura-
tive Power, Under
Arrest.

Sergeant Archibald, of Police Head
quarters, and Detective Clark, of the
Seventh street station, went to Buffalo
today after Clarence Davis and his wife
Nellie, a pair of clever swindlers who
have victimized number of Jersey
Cityites
Mrs. Davis seems to have been at the
head of the alleged swindle, and her plan
was one which rather surprises Chief
Murphy. Mrs. Davis is a remarkably
pretty young woman and converses, it is
said, at the rate of forty words minute.
Her persuasive powers are wonderful, her
victims assert
Mrs. Davis. it appears, posed as a per
son having nameless but infallible cura-
tive power. She had such taking way
with her that those who came in con-
tact with her fell easy victims. Her TAX
ing ways were not, it would appear, con-
fined to her conversational powers, judg-
ing from the number of watches, rings.
dresses, and SO on, she is accused Of
having taken.
Mrs: Davis put in an appearance in this
city for the first time on May r. She
called ss.l1 Il On, on Mrs Mary Bartlett, Of No.
board. there. During the converse We % ton
Mrs. Davis spoke of her wonderful cura-
tive powers. Mrs. Batlett knew she had
some ailnent, but what it was she had
never been able to discover. That was
an easy task for Mrs. Davis ana she ar
once took charge of Mrs. Bartlett's case.
TO make positive cure Mrs. Davis re-
marked that it was absolutely necessary
for her to wear some article or piece of
clothing of her patient. Mrs. Bartlett
wanted to be cured so badly that she lust
piled dress after dress on Mrs. Davis, and
finally gave her pair of diamond ear
rings a gold ring. Mrs. Davis finally
ceased visiting Mrs. Bartlett, forgetting
had given her while treating her.
Mrs. Margaret Harnabel, of No. 297
Seventh street, was next visited by Mrs
Davis. Mrs Hannabel had almost
everything on the calendar, according
to- Mrs. Davis. In addition to a sum Of
money, it cost Mrs. HannabeI one dia-
mond ring, four gold pins and several
cured. Mrs. Kate Turner, Of No. $50
Seventh street, was cured of trifling
ailment by the mere surrender of a 800
gold watch to the lady with the wonder
full curative powers. Mrs. Kclis, of No
495 Monmouth street, was talked into
letting go of a crisp $40 bill, gold
watch and two expensive dresses.
street was the next victim. Her husband
was drunkard. she said, and she APP
pealed to Mrs. Davis to-cure him. The
cure of inebriety was her speciality, Mrs
Davis said. For a couple Of weeks Mrs.
Davis extracted 81 day from Mrs
Thompson. Thompson, however, con-
tinued to bring home delightful jags.
Suddenly Mrs. Davis visits ceased The
victimized people apparently awakened to