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Evening journal., 1897-03-25
is GORDY A BIGAMIST?
LETTER PURPORTED TO Bic
WRITTEN BY A BOSTON WOMAN,
WHO MARRIED GORDY.

GEORGETOWN, March 25-The
latest development in the Sussex coun-
" murder case is that Gordy Is now
guilty of bigamy as we'll as murder. At
torney- General White has a letter sign
ed Mrs James NJ Gordy," in which
the writer warns another woman to
beware Of Gordy, and tells her own eX-
perience. The writer stated that she
was married 10 Gcrdy in Boston last
January He tcck her to New York,
and after gaining possession Of her
money deserted her.
The letter also stated that Gcrdy
was then sending letters TO several wo-
men with money, giving their names
and residences, which were in Jersey
City, Newark and Brooklyn. The let
ter further stated that Gordy claimed
to be a rich farmer Of near George
town.
Mr. White says he has been inform.
Cd that Gcrdy was i'm New Haven
Conn. on March /, and talked of mur.
der to a detective. He said he was in
terested in the detective business. ant
secured a number of points frcm the
New Haven detectives.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
FROM THE FLOODED SOUTHWEST.
LETTER DESCRIPTIVE or THE DE
VISITATION WROUGHT IN THE
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.

A member Of the Evening Journal
stan is In receipt of the following LETT
ter from Memphis. Tenn. descriptive
Of the terrible floods in the Mississippi
valley:
Have just returned from en- after
noon excursion by steamer over the
flooded districts of Arkansas. At 230
this afternoon the steamer G.. y. Bryan
took an excursion party some twenty
miles into the State OF Arkansas. The
boat. after leaving Memphis, shaped
her course through the bayous among
the timber for several miles until the
main stream Of the river was reached.
Crossing that, the route began again
over fields and bushes, between trees,
scarcely paying heed to any regular
channel. Along the way could be seen
cabins and farm-houses partly sub
merged. NEST Of them deserted by their
former occupants Now and then a few
cattle and hogs, and some poultry were
left which could not be taken away
During the trip we visited two over
flowed villages. One 3 known as
Mound City. taking its name from a
couple of Indian mounds nearby.
These mounds, supposed TO have been
built by some prehistoric race, are a
few Of the fast decaying landmarks Of
those mysterious people. The larger
one in question has two trees growing
upon IT, When we passed Il, There
were some twenty-five OF thirty head
of cattle and horses sanding around
on II TO keep cut of the water Every
way one might look, 1t was water
water, water
Marion, the larger OF the overfowed
towns visited, was rather gruesome tc
look upon. The entire town Is covered
with water up to the very floors Yards
gardens and every spct Of earth are un-
der water. While at Marion | got some
peach blossoms, which / will send tC
you as a souvenir Of this memorable
food in the State of Arkansas This
is the highest overflow known in the
history of the country. OF fourteen
railroad lines running in here, all are
cut OFF but two, and they are in immi
nent danger. as the water is breaking
most Of the leyees, and while the rivei
al this point is stationary, Il does no
seem TO be falling any. / should have
told you that people of Marion do al
their shopping and visiting, etc. II
small boats or skin IL Is next to impos
sible TO make you understand the ex
tent of the suffering entailed on MAJ
and beast by this great food in the Mis-
sissippi valley To-day a barge load o
stock came in so nearly starved tina
the animals had TO be helped from thu
boat and could scarcely walk at all.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
RIVAL DELEGATIONS At DOVER.

Special Dispatch to the Evening Journal.
FIGHTING FOR AND AGAINST NEW
CASTLES CHARTER-LATEsT
WORK OF THE ASSEMBLY.
DOVER, March Delegations are
here to-day both in favor OF and against
the measure relating to the new charter
for the city Of New Castle. The people
seem to be almost evenly divided on
the question, and there is strong con-
tention between them.
Mayor Boyd and the entire City
Council. together with a large repre-
sentation of property owners. urge that
the new charter be passed in the name
OF progress and a greater New Castle.
City Solicitor Cooper. John II. Rod
ney James G. Shaw and David Boulden
urge that 1t be not passed. as II gives
City Council unlimited power and
plays the city into the hands Of the
Wilmington and New Castle Electric
Railway Company.
The Senate passed the Senate bill al
lowing requisltion paper in misdemea-
nor cases.
The bill providing a steam boiler in
spector for the state was killed by the
Senate.
The bill to extend the terms OF the
city officials OF Wilmington was car
ried over until Monday by the House.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
APPROYES THE NEW CHARTER
THE MUNICIPAL COMMISSION CON-
PLIMENTED BY CLIFTON ROGERS
WOODRUFF.

Secretary Rossell of the Municipal
Commission, has received from Clinton
Rogers Woodruff, secretary of the Ma
tional Municipal League. a letter i'm re-
lation to the proposed new charter for
this city. Mr.. Woodruff says:
81 think very highly of the result Of
your labors. You have followed the
trend of modern charters by concen-
trating power and responsibility in the
hands of the mayor, a feature | heart
lily approve of. The reorganization OF
the city government on strictly home
rule lines, a concentration Of the ap-
pointiVe power in the hands of one
Official the lengthening of the term OF
mayor and the giving Of the heads of
departments the right to attend ses-
sions Of Council, are all excellent fea-
lures. think that the commission of
which you are secretary deserves great
credit for the thoroughness with which
they have gone into the subject ana ex-
amined 1. from all points Of view | am
sure. should the suggested charter be
enacted into law. It would be a great
improvement over the conditions as
they now exist in that Il will introduce
a system Of responsible government
over which the people can at all times
exercise restraining influence"
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
WHAT DOES Girls PFROMMER WANT?
CHARTER FOR ALL DRINKS BUT
SPIRITUOUs LIQUORS MEANS HE
CAN DRAW BEER.

The Law and Order Society and sew
eral liquor dealers are said to be lay
ing for the company in which Christie
pher PfIcmmer is the leading incor-
pcratOr, seeking a charter from the
General Assembly for the Union Park
Company.
The charter has passed the Senate.
and Is now in the House before the
Committee on Corporations. If it
passes and becomes a law, Mr.. Pfrom-
mer will have a legal power to sell all
drinks but spirituous liquors. Spirit
uous" liquors includes whiskey, gin
brandy, rum and other distilled intoxi-
cants. but does not apply either to beer
of champagne Beer Is a malt liquor.
and champagne vinous liquor
Thus If the charter passes without
being amended to "spirituCus. vinons
or malt liquors" Pfrommer viii have
just what the courts refused 20 give
himr-a license to sell beer and wine at
Union Park next Summer
What incenses some OF the liquor
| dealers at Chris action Is the fact
that he will then be able to do a rush
ing business without going to the trou-
bic OF paying any license or having any
applications published In the newspa-
pers, or doing anything except paying
the trifing United States tax
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
BOYS HEAD CUT.
HE WAS THROWN FROM A WAGON
BY A RUNAWAY HORSE.

A horse belonging to Jacob Chuck,
baker at No 402 West Front street, be-
came frightened by an electric car at
Front and French streets about noon
to-day and ran away. Between Front
and Water streets the wagon was over
turned and Mr.. Gluck and his son,
Jacob Gluck, Jr., were thrown out.
Mr.. Gluck was slightly injured on
the right arm and side while the boy
was thrown to the pavement, his head
being badly cut. The boy was treated
az the p, w. e. b. railroad hospital by
w. L. Jones. The wagon was badly
damaged.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
BOTH HEARINGS POSTPONED.
WILLIAM FISHER AND LIZZIE
EARL HELD UNTIL TOMORROW.
OTHER MUNICIPAL COURT

EARL HELD UNTIL O-MORROW.
OTHER MUNICIPAL COURT
CASES.
Willard Hall Porter. counsel for the
S. p. c. c., appeared in Municipal Court
this morning and asked to have the
case of William Fisher. Martha Dutton
and Clara Fisher, charged with infan-
ticide, postponed until tomorrow. Clara
Fisher is still in custody in Philadel-
phia. Walter Bacon represents the
Dutton woman, and j. Harvey White
man, Fisher.
Thomas Butler, a plain drunk, sign
ed for 81 and costs.
T. J. Coulton, a "hCbo" from Iron
Hill, was fined $25 and costs for an
assault and battery on John Brown.
The assault occurred last night at the
p, w. & B. railroad station. Coulton
claimed that Brown was about to
touch" one of his (Coulton's) friends,
when he struck Brown.
Lizzie Earl, colored, charged with
stealing a quantity of goods from the
residence of David Lindsay, was he'd
until tomorrow, as the police think
that other charges may be brought
against the woman. Miss Lindsay yes
terday identified the goods as the prop
erty of her family.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
FUNERAL OF SAMUEL A. PRICE.

The funeral of Samuel A. Price, for
merly Of Wilmington. who died in New
port News, Va, on Monday, took place
from the residence of his brother, John
c. Price. in Chester. yesterday. When
Mr.. Price was 10 years old he was ap-
pointed a member of the staff of Gov
ernor Porter, of Pennsylvania, with
the rank Of major. Mr.. Price leaves a
widow. Frances Price. who is now IN at
Newport News, and a daughter, Mrs
Nellie Stoever. His surviving brothers
are: Thomas Bickham Price of Con-
cord: John c. Price and William G.
Price, Of Chester, and Edward A. Price
of Mclla.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
FOR THE WILMINGTON.
Subscriptions Still Being Re-
ceived for a Silver Service.
SHE MAY COME TO WILMINGTON.
IN WHICH CASE A GREAT REcEP-
TION WILL BE TENDERED THE
OFFICERS OF THE NEW GUN
BOAT-TRIAL TRIP DELAYED.

NEW LONDON, Conn. March 25.-
The new gunboat Wilmington did not
make her official speed run yesterday
on account of the very unfavorable
weather. All was in readiness. and the
boat went about half way to the start
ing point. but was forced back to the
harbor by a high wind. thick fog and
a heavy sea.
The Wilmington behaved admirably
in the nasty sea that was running part
of the time she was out Her engines
worked without a hitch. She rolled
considerably, but net more than was to
be expected of a vessel that draws only
eight feet Of water forward and a little
more ait. She was taken out again az
6 a. m. this morning to attempt to
make the trial run. but the present in
dications are that the run VIII have to
be postponed again.
The Evening Journal started a sub
scription fund to be used for the pur-
pose of purchasing a silver service for
the Wilmington. Over $500 has been
secured, but this is not sufficient. and
the committee having tine purchase In
hand has requested that all citizens OF
Wilmington give to this worthy cause
The Board ofTrade has taken hold ofthe
matter, but the cooperation OF the pc)-
pie is needed.
Alvin II. Morrison, chairman of the
subscription committee has asked Sec.
retary of the Navy Long to allow the
vessel to come to Wilmington in order
that the citizens Of Wilmington may
have a chance to see the boat named IN
honor Of the city. Mayor Jefferis has
been named as one Of the committee
II is proposed that each lodge ant
society Of this city appoint a membe
as a delegate TO act in conjunction viii
the committee already named
Should Secretary Long decide 20 al
low the vessel to stop at Wilmington
a public reception will be rendered he
commanding officers. This will prob
ably be followed by n ball.
Suhscriptionswil be received at tn
different newspaper offices, or by tn
committee,
Evening journal., 1897-03-25


AND CERTIFICATE ON THE DAY
AFTER ELECTION.
DOVER, March 25.-The Constitu-
tional Convention yesterday was en-
gagged in hearing the protest OF Mr..
Martin. "as a member of the major
ity," against "the composition Of the
night sessions of the convention" Mr.
Cooch reminded Mr.. Martin that the
criticism Genes with bad grace from a
man who was net present, and there-
fore neglected his duty" Mr. Dasey
thought it would be better to hold com
mittee meetings at night and then hold
sessions Of the convention in the day
time
Mr.. Spruance said that the conven-
ton had been in session since last No
vember. Night sessions were neces-
sary. He had tried to get committees
together at night and never succeeded
after the first attempt.
A motion to dispense with night ses-
sions was defeated by a vote of five
ayes to twenty nays, and night ses-
sions will be continued.
The report considered and adopted
yesterday from the Committee on Elec-
tions, abolishes the old Board of Cam
vass and places its power in the hands
of the Superior Court. composed of two
members, and sitting in each county on
Thursday, at noon. after the day CT
election. The presiding election officer
is commanded TO take the ballot -boxan.
one certificate, and deliver them to tn,
prothOnotary Of the county On the das
after the election. The prothonotary
in turn is commanded 10 turn them
over on the day following to the court
The power of this court is confined pri-
marily to ascertaining the result of the
election throughout the county.
A partial report of the Committee on
Crimes. Punishments and Imprison-
ments was also adopted. This report
is almost an exact copy of the proposed
provisions of the Constitution Of 1852
which did net go into effect The
power CT impeachment is vested in the
State Senate, and it requires a two
thirds vote to impeach. The chief jus
tice shall preside when the governor CT
the lieutenant-gOvernor is upon tria
for an impeachable offense.
At the afternoon session Mr.. Rich
ards. chairman CT the Committee cl
! the Legislature, reported a plan for tn
division of the state into seventeen
senatorial districts and thirty-five rep
resentative districts.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

Magistrate Sasse has removed 10
No. S36 Market street.
The Holloway Company, of Balti-
more, has secured the contract for
building a combination hose and chemi-
cal wagon for the Water Witch Fire
Company. It will cost $l,75O.
George w. Swayne has been ap-
pointed janitor of the High School.
REV. w. J. Birmingham preached
in st. Lucy's R. C. Church, Jersey City,
last night.
The boilers OF the new pilot boat,
New York, were put aboard at the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company's
wharf yesterday
The Jackson and Sharp Company
to-day shipped two cars which 1t over
hauled for the Monongahela River rail-
road.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
HOUSE OF ISRAEL MEETING.

The Wilmington House of Israel di-
rectois met in Association Hall yester-
day afternoon with Rev. w. r. Lewis
presiding. They decided to hold a pub
ments was appointed: Frank w. Lang,
Thomas McCorkle, J. l.. Broman, Mrs.
reading room for Jews has been re-
moved from West Front street to Sec
ond street near Orange.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
YnIlNG pEnpLn MEEr.

John W. Wetherell, William Green
well, Jr., and Calvin Merritt went to
Philadelphia to attend the annual
meeting CT the executive beard CT the
Young Peoples Association Of the Re
formed Episcopal Church, which is be-
ing held this afternoon in the r. E.
Church CT the Redeemer, in that city.
The board will decide On the place and
date when the annual outing of the as
sociation for the churches of Philadel-
phia and vicinity will be held
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
COULD NOT FIND THE MONEY

A passenger on an express train on
the Pennsylvania railroad from New
York 10 Wilmington said he dropped a
purse containing $40 from the train
near Tacony last night. He induced the
conductor TO stop the train at Wissi-
noming, and walked back to inform
Lieutenant DUNCAN of Philadelphia, of
his loss. The lieutenant sent out sew
eral men with lanterns along the
tracks. but the purse could not be
found.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
WANTS A REWARD DEFERRED.

Special Despatch Evening Journal.
DOVER, March Ex-senator Pyle
called on Governor Tunnel to-day and
urged him to offer a reward for the ap-
prehension of the murderer Of Mrs.
Tuchton. whose body was found in the
south side race in Brandywine Park,
Wilmington, some time ago. The gov
ernor did not give any positive answer
but is considering the wisdom of such a
step. Senator Pyle does not believe that
the woman committed suicide.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
TOMORROW VISITORS DAY.

Tomorrow is visitors day in the
Wilmington public schools, and cor
dial invitation is extended to every
body who takes an interest in educa-
tional matters. The various class-rooms
and shops will be thrown open for in
spection, as well as displays of draw
ings. note books and other work done
by the pupils.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
MEETING OF REVOLUTIONARY
DAUGHTERS.

A meeting Of the Caesar Rodney
Chapter of the Daughters of the Amer
ican Revolution was held yesterday af-
ternoon at the hcme Of the regent. Miss
Sophie NAPLES During the meeting,
Miss NAPLES read her report written
for the National Congress held in
Washington in February.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
An IrINERARY on 81 YEARS.

One Of the most active men noticed
on Market street yesterday was Rev. b.
f. Price, just returning home from a
busy week at the Wilmington Confer
ence at Chestertown. Mr.. Price has
completed his 6lst year as an active
itinerant preacher and has served
churches throughout the Peninsula. He
baptized, when in their infancy, some
Of the preachers who have now made
their mark on the Peninsula.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
AN APPROPRIATION WANTED.

George w. Bush, Thomas H. Benson
and several other business men inter
ested in the Hollands marsh, in South
Wilmington, appeared before the Law
and Finance Committee of City COun-
ell last night and asked for an appro-
priation of $500 to keep the marsh in
good condition. The place is assessed
at 100000, and the owners think the
city should keep it in repair.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
DIR. EccLEsToN UNABLE TO COME.

DR.. Eccleston. of Baltimore. who was
expected to deliver the address at the
mems noon-day Lenten service at ST.
Andrews p. E. Church. Eighth and
Shipley streets tomorrow will not be
abe 10 do so. being detained by illness.
Instead, Rev. II. Richard Harris, OF
Philadelphia. will deliver the sermon.
Dr. Eccleston viii make the address on
April 2.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
THE LIEDIG CASE AGAIN.

Special Dispatch to the Evening Journal.
DOVER, March 25.-The Court Of En-
rors and Appeals to-day heard argu-
ment in the appeal case Of George Dam
iels vs. the Liebig Chemical Company,
of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
ADOPTED A TONNAGE SYSTEM.
B. & o. SOUTHWESTERN RAIL
ROAD MAKES A GREAT SAVING
IN FREIGHT COSTS.

IN FREIGHT COSTS.
The adoption OF the tonnage system
for freight trains On the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern has resulted in
quite a saving in the cost Of transpor-
tatiOn.
General superintendent Rawn states
that locomotives. under this system,
are pulling from two TO seven more
loaded cars per train than ever before.
A very simple but comprehensive set Of
blanks has been furnished the yard
masters, and in making up the trains
each locomotive is given the number OF
tons which it has demonstrated by ex-
perience II is able to haul.
This system has also resulted in
fewer complaints Of locomotives being
stalled with their trains on grades. The
system will probably be extended to all
the b. & 0. lines.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
JR. o. u. A. M. TO ENTERTAIN.

The various councils Of the Jr. o. u.
A. NJ, has extended an invitation to the
public to attend an informal reception
which will be held in their new hall, on
the fourth floor of Eden Hall, on Sat-
urday night. A pleasing musical pro-
gram will be given.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
DELAWARE PENSIONERS.

These Delawareans have been grant
ed pensions: Increase-Frederick w.
Taylor, Wilmington. Original widow
Minor of William Jordan, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25

The closing-out sale at Lichtenstein
& Hart's will continue for two weeks
more. You will find unusual bargains
in Carpets, Draperies, Furniture Cover
ings, etc. Everything must positively
be sold. as we will discontinue the re-
tail business
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
BOARD AND ROOTS.

NICELY furnished second-story front
room. in private family. 40S w. Second ST..
BOARDING.-Seco front room
with board. No. 107 East Eighth street
WANTED.-A young professional man
and wife desire two nicely furnished
rooms, with or without board, with private
on or near Delaware avenue. Address
with particulars and terms LAWYER
this office.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
WILMINGTON woMAN's ILLNESS.

While visiting James Crawford, near
Salem M. +. Church, near Townsend,
Mrs. John WOoten, of Wilmington, was
taken seriously in on Tuesday, and her
husband and other relatives were
promptly notified and went to that town
by the next train. This morning, how
ever. the sick visitors condition is
somewhat improved. The physician in
attendance attributes the attack to Sc
we're stomach trouble.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25

Not bursted or defective Victor tire
during the year Of 1896. Specify Victor
tires on your new wheel, or let us mt
them to your old one. Cost no more
than an experimental tire. CLIFFORD
GREENMAN, S. w. Cor. 7th and King
streets.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
SUNKEN TUGBOAT RAISED.

The tug Fidget. which was sunk
Monday night in the Horse Shoe in col
lision with the tug Asa w. Hughes, was
raised yesterday.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIEs.

FOR SALE.-Good will and fixtures Of
saloon. Owner wishing to quit business
Proofs TO show that the receipts of this
saloon were the largest in the city this
past year. VIII exchange for good city
property. Address +. +. r., Journal office.
FOR SALE.-One of the best located IL
censeo saloons In this city. to settle an
estate. JOHN PLUNKETT,
No. los Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
MAILMAN COMES TO GRIEF.

DR.. Charles Hallman. who swindled
several residents of this city, was ar
rested in Baltimore for working" the
hotels of that city.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25

Have your tires cemented on with
Victor rubber cement. They will not
weep on the rims. CLIFFORD GREEN
MAN, S. w. Cor 7th and King streets.
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
BUSINESS CARDS.

SEWING MACHINES.
Wheeler g. Wilson, 500. The Singer
S15.O0 Domestic, $500. Standard, $500
Household, $25.O6. Other makes at SIG, ST.
$40. Oak or walnul. Ten years guaran
tee.
Sold at S100 per week.
Secondhand machines at $500 up. lie
pairing, 80 cents.
]. H O'DONALD.
No. i2 e. Seventh St, Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
OFFICE SEVENTH AND KING.

H. T. Sergeant, dealer in coal and
wood. Large pea coal for family use.
ment contract at Cape Charles, Va
Evening journal., 1897-03-25
THIS BUSINESS OF OURS

THIS BUSINESS OF OURS
is always interesting and attractive to the
customer because we are constantly on
the lookout for choicest goods at spot cash
prices. Here are some we got this week:
Choice California Peaches, Sc. H.
Finest large Meaty Peaches. 10c ID.
Pettjohn's Breakfast Food (Bear), &c.
box.
Sweet Chocolate. &c. cake.
Best Laundry Starch &c. lb.
Granuiated Sugar 4i2c. ID.
HUTCHlNSONS,
Sixth and King streets, Wilmington, and
5l1 Delaware street, New Castle.