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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
MONETARY CONVENTION.
Tho Committee Resolutions Expected
to Present Its Report To-day.

Tho Committee on Resolutions Expected
to Present Its Report To-day.
Associated Press Dlsnntch by Special Wires.
indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 10. The
National Monetary Convention as
sembled for the morning session about
10. 80 O'Clock. Many Of the delegates
were attending committee meetings
and this fact, with general delibera-
tion, which has characterized the
body, was the cause of the late meet
ing hour.
After Chairman G. Stuart Patterson
had called the convention to order
plans for improving the financial system
wore presented. The five minute limit
prevented the detailed reading of tho
various papers, but the outline of the
plans was read. .-
The resolutions soon proved to be 30
numerous that at IL O'Clock, when the
chairmn announced that the COM
mittee on resolutions would be ready
to report at noon, a motion providing
that all resolutions be referred to the
committee without reading, so that
they all might be reported on at that
hour, was adopted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
MURRAY CASE COYrIN JED.
On the Ground of the Absence of q Ma
terial Witness for Defence.

On the Ground of the Absence of a Ma
terial Witness for Defence.
When the United States district
court reconvened Tuesday afternoon
Messrs. Gray and Ward, counsel for
Capt. Edward Murphy. who had been
indicted by the grand jury, asked for
continuance of the case until the
April term on the ground that John
Hansen, quartermaster on board the
Laurada at the time of the arrest, and
q material witness for the defendant,
was not present. District Attorney
l.. 9. Vandegrift strenuously opposed
any continuance of the case as he had
number of witnesses present from
Port Antonio, Jamaica, and any con-
tinuance would entail a great deal of
unnecessary expense to the govern
ment. Besides this the defendant had
known since October last that this
case would be brought up at this term.
and had ample tins to prepare himself
accordingly. The counsel for the de-
PENDANT had also failed to state in what
respect the missing witness was ma.
terial.
Mr.. Ward said that the mere fact
that the case would come up at this
term Of court was no reason TO summon
the witness here, az there was no as
surance that true bill would be found.
Mr.. Vandegrift, however, still opposed
continuance, as he thought that the
first and second officers of the ship,
who were present, were as we'll in
formed about matters pertaining to the
vessel as Quartermaster Hansen possibly
could he.
Senator Gray replied that the wit
nesses called from Jamaica are entirely
voluntary and will have to stay in this
country for lengthy period at any
rate, as they are witnesses in cases at
Philadelphia, Charleston and Jackson
vile. They have been here ever since
the preliminary trial and be did not
think the government was put to any
great expense to maintain them. He in
formed the court that the witness no
desired was at present on the high seas,
en- route from Italy to Philadelphia.
Judge Wales said he did not desire to
force defence into an immediate trial,
on an indictment found in the morn
ing. Mr.. Vandegrift saw no use in a
delay, as the defence may never secure
the attendance of their witness
The case was finally postponed until
Tuesday, March 9th. Ralph De Soto
went on the defendants bond and
Capt. Murphy left the court room. The
Jury was then discharged until the case
comes UP again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
ACCIDENT ar aRANoGUE.
Runaway Horse Dashes Into VilmingtO
e. Northern Train.

d Northern Train.
Passengers on the 4.05 p. m. train
from this city over the Wilmington &
Northern railroad on Monday Witnessed
an accident which for time caused
them to hold their breath. As the
train was approaching Granogue station
horse dashed down the hill toward
the track. The animal was hitched to
a light carriage in which sat Miss Ida
Hughes, about 10 years OF age. The
occupant of the vehicle pulleu with all
her strength on the reins without sue
cess, as the horse was beyond control.
Before the train had stopped the
animal struck the baggage car and was
thrown to one side, breaking his leg
and badly injuring hlm about the
head. The wagon was badly broken
and the girl was thrown uut, and she
received but few bruises. For a time
the passengers were afraid to move
until the girl arose to her feet and
walked toward the horse and began 10
cry. She cried as if her heart was
broken when she learned that the
animal would be killed. The horse
was killed and its fair driver was taken
home in passing carriage. .......
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Shortly after O'Clock a, III. yesterday
DIR. +. Z. Harris discovered the resi-
dence of Mrs. Ellen McVey at No. 1918
Lancaster avenue to ae on fire. An alarm
was sent to the Washington Fire Go.
and the chemical engine responded.
The firemen at once made an effort to
rescue Mrs. McVsy, who was alone in
the house. She was found lying un-
conscious on TIE floor Of her bedroom
by Elwood Truman and John Shipley,
who carried Der from the building.
DR.. Harris Immediately attended her,
but the woman died of sutfocation
shortly afterwards, without regaining
consciousness. The fire was extin-
guished and from the investigation
made afterwards is supposed to have
been caused by a bursting lamp.
Deputy Coroner Chandler will hold an
inquest on Mrs. McVey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, d. c., Jan. l3-The
account given by the master OF the
Dauntless of the recent movements of
the suspected tilibuster, as contained
in his affidavit, which reached the
Treasury Department yesterday, is
wholly unsatisfactory TO the officials,
and this fact has been communicated
to the collector al Jacksonville,
together with instructions not to grant
the clearance asked for. Nothing fur
ther IN the matter is likely to be done
by tho officials for the present at least,
unless the Dauntless attempts to leave
the harbor, when she viii! be forcibly
detained by the revenue cutters and
possibly libeled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
The Senatorial Contest.

VI odnobto
Dover. Jan. 13-.The silver element
began to eyince an interest in the Sem
atorial struggle yesterday, when dele
cation from Sussex county appeared
here with petition signed by over 200
voters in Broad Greek hundred. asking
the Legislature to elect John g. Gray,
tho free silver coinage champion, to the
United States Senate. One Of the dele
cation. which was headed by Philip
Hitch, stated that the Wilmington
organizations which had endorsed Mr..
Gray would send similar petitions mere
this week. All the candidates who are
actively pushing their claims for the
Senatorship we're busily engaged yes
terday afternoon and last night, and all
sorts of claims were made to-day. The
friends OF Chancellor Wolcott were
specially sanguine, and they claimed
that he was gaining strength. Gen.
Kenney's friends were also of the same
mind in regard to their candidate,
and he is credited with eight votes on
the second or third ballot in case there
is no choice ON the first ballot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

SpecielCorrespondenc Of Gazette Ind Journal
Dover, Jan. Ii. - The following
properties we're sold by Sheriff Shaw
yesterday: The farm of Jacob G..
Brown, in North Murderkil hundred,
to Edward NJ. Needles, for $40, 600
tho Thomas y. Weldin farm, in North
Murderkili hundred, to George Mason,
for So, $50; William Patton's house in
Dover, to George NJ. Jones. attorney,
for S675; Erasmus Peterson's house in
Viola, for S3l7.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
Philadeipiiis Markets.

Associated prsss DispaGin by Special Wires
Philadelphia. jan. I8--WheRt, steady: No. 2
Pennsylvania red in export elevator. gc; No. Q
red spot In export elevator, 9ic.; No. l northern
spring Contract grade), 02a92Ac.
Corn, steady; No. 2 for local trade, 2sa2S16c-
Oats, steady: No. white, 23h asic.; No. white,
21Ha22c: No. . mixed. 2lc.
Bran, dull, unchanged.
Refined sugars, quiet but steady; powdered,
4Sc.; granulated, 4aSc.; confectioners A, 4Ac.;
Keystone A, DC.
Butter, firm, COED demand: fancy Western
creamery, 2lc.: do. Pennsylvania prints, &C.;
do. do. tobbtng. at ACC
Eggs, hrm; fresh nearby, l7c.; fresh Western,
Ire
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

]. sinner March, the IL year.od son
of Capt. John 4. March of near Mar
shallton who died on Saturday at the
home of his parents, was buried in
Marshallton Tuesday. The youth had
been sick only for short time and
was not considered dangerously i'll.
His death WINS due to blood poisoning.
The cause of the poisoning was UNI
known
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
NEGRO FIEND.
Confessed That He Robbed, Outraged, Muir.
dered and Buried Girl.

derod and Hurled Girl.
Associated Press Dspatcn nY special Wires
Frankfort, KY, Jan. l3.-Charles
Taylor, colored, charged with kidnap.
ping l3.years-old Nellie Stepp, has
confessed that he robbed, outraged,
murdered and buried her.
Officers were taking him out of town,
when Circuit Judge Cantrill ordered
that he be brought back and COM
manded the sheriff to summon a posse
to protect hirh.
A battle will enaue il the mob of
negroes expected comes to the Jail.
The sheriff is commanded to include
the circuit Judge, the county Judge,
the mayor and the chief of police in
his posse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Dover, Jan. ID Joseph Dillon, a
justice of the peace at Leipsic, yester
day forwarded his resignation to Act
ing Governor Watson. The reason as.
signed by MIR. Dillon was his intended
removal from Little Creek hundred.
The Governor has not vet announced
Mr.. Dillon's successor. Besides being
justice of the peace Mr.. Dillon was
postmaster at Leipsic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Princess Anne, Md, Jan. 12.-Hon.
John W. Crisfield died his morning at
his residence, Edge Hill, near Princess
Anne, in his seth year. He was a rop.
resentative in the Fhirtieth and Thirty
seventh Congress from the First district
of Maryland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Horace p Kitchener, aged IS years,
was found dead in the woods near his
home about mile and half from
Kennett Square on Tueaday. A bullet
hole In the head showed the cause OF
death. He is supposed to have killed
himself while slightly deranged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Dover, Jan. l3. in the House, to-
day, Mr.. Dickey introduced, under
suspension of rules, bill requiring the
Street and Sewer Department Of Will
mington to lay l2.inch drain pipe on
Webb street from Third street to Lam
caster avenue and thence to the Chris
tiana. The object is to prevent sewer
age entering Silver brook. The bill was
referred to the committee on municipal
corporations.
A communications the Protestant
Episcopal diocese of Delaware, suggest
ing prison reforms was referred to
Committee on crimes and punishment.
The Senate bill authorizing the ap-
pointment of additional notaries public
for Wilmington was passed by the Sen.
ate, and was read twice in the House
and referred to the judiciary oommi ttee.
Representative Davis gave notice of
bill to enable School district No. 4S to
borrow money to erect school build
ing.
The Senate adopted joint resolution
to adjourn until Friday morning, in
order to give the election committee
more time The House will act on
the resolution this afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Sylvester Solomon was stricken with
paralysis on the Market street bridge
over the Brandywine on Sunday even
ing. he is now seriously i'll ut his resi-
dUnce, No. 1905 Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

oecialCorrespondenceof Gazette and Journal
Wyoming. Jan. Is. The stock in the
general store of John Jones, Jr, was
levied on yesterday by Sheriff Shaw,
on claim Of 81, 400 held by Jskes q
Son Of this town.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

The annual dinner of the Board Of
Trade was given in the Clayton House
Tuesday night. a largo number of
representative people were present
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

The Glazier. Brown prize fight came
of yealerday Just over the Pennsylvania
line near Contreyille. Glazier won the
fight in the second round,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Elijah Bender, farmer OF near
Glasgow, was bitten by supposed mad
dog Tuesday. The dog attacked him
and bit through his arm. The animal
was followed aI3 killed. Bender is
about 30 years olu.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Easton, Nd, Jan. 10. The historic
old White Marsh Church, near Ham
bleton, was destroyed by fire to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

Eikton, Md, Jan. 12.-Fire last
night destroyed the granary on the
farm of Shippers & Mallen, near North
east.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

The Spanish steamer LIE Lion from
Santender, Spain, reached this port
yesterday to load with oil.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
House Of Repro,,n,.,,,,,.

Dover. Jan. IL. ---Houso met at IL
a. m.
Mr.. Dickey offered resolution
directing the committee on elections to
open ballot boxes for New Castle county
and count all OF the ballots before in
curing the expense OF summoning wit
nesses and moved It's adoption.
Mr. Hazel offered an amendment "if
the committee should think IL neces.
sary." The amendment was lost by a
tie vote as follows: Yeas - Adams,
Davis, Dukes, Hazel, johnson, Martin,
Mccoy, Smith, Whitney, Speaker Rig
gin = TO-; noes - Dempsey Dickey,
Donaldson. Eliason, j. Ii. HOPKINS,
L. s. Hopkins, Mccullough, Short,
Taylor, Thompson-l0.
The resolution was adopted by this
vote: Yeas--A dams, Dempsey, DickAy,
Donaldson. Eliason, j. II. Hopkins,
L. S. Hopkins, Martin, Mccullough,
Short, Taylor. Thompson IL; noes
Smith, Whitney. Speaker Higgins.
On motion OF Mr.. Dempsey the COM
mittee on rules was discharged.
Speaker Riggin presented com
munication from the board of Trade OF
iSdllhds 1885, hbttTTbu.
On motion of Mr.. Donaldson zoe
copies of the rules were ordered printed.
Adjourned until Ii a. m. to morrow.
JOINT SESSION.
The joint session met at IL m.
Sneaker Harrington of the Senate
presiding.
On motion of Mr.. Donaldson of the
House two tellers were appointed.
Messrs Fenimore and donaldson were
named.
Speaker Harrington read the vote as
follows:
New Castle Countrywide W. Tunnel,
9,600; John q. Higgins, 6,219; John
II. Hoffecker. 5.G29; Daniel Green,
aaS; Louis N. Slaughter, 7j9; Peter j.
Ford, 3; Humphrey Lynch, l.
Sneaker Harrington announced that
he held two sets Of certificates from
Kent Lounty--one signed by the coroner
and ten members of the board OF can
vass and the other by the sheriff and
six members. On motion of Mr..
Dickey tho coroner's certificate was
accepted, and the returns were as fol
lows:
Kent Countrywide W. Tunnel, 2, COS
John G. Higgins, 49,: John Ii. Hof-
fecker, l, 1853; Daniel Green, SO; Louis
N. Slaughter, Ga.
Sussex county-Ebe W. Tunnel,
3, 500; John q. Higgins, S62; John Ii.
Hotfecler, 3,626; Daniel Green, III
Louis N. Slaughter, %.
The total was announced as follows
Ebe W. Tunnel, Ii, 507; John G.
Higgins, Z, 15f; John ii. HofIecker,
11,0l4; Daniel Green, Dds; Louis N.
Slaughter. 655; Peter j. Ford, 2; Hum
phrey Lynch, l. Tunnels plurality,
A, 49l
Speaker Harrington declared Ehe w.
Tunnel elected, and on motion Of
Senator Pyle the two houses separated.
Dover, Jan. 3.-Sergeant-at-a arms
w. b. Hazel of the House arrived from
Wilmington at noon with the tally
sheets of New Castle county and the
ballot boxes are expected to arrive this
afternoon. The election committee
will meet tonight.
L. Bayard Heisel, counsel for W. W..
Cheairs, accompanied the sergeant-at'
arms.
1t is expected that the resolution
authorizing the counting of the ballots
will be reGonsidered this afternoon and
that other action will be taken, but il
is not known exactly what will be done.
Several conferences on the subject were
held this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14

by CDaplaln. Journel read and ap-
proved.
Senate repaired to House to canvass
vote for Governor.
Recess to p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Seaate met at 8. 10. j. M. G. Moore
absent.
Notice: BY Mr.. Pyle. act to incor-
porate the Democratic League of Della
ware; act to divorce Samuel b. and
Emily Il. Gambrill. w..
Mr.. Pierce presented act to authorize
the Governor to appoint an additional
notary public for Wilmington. Notice
dispensed with, introduced. read aud
referred under suspension Of rules, by
vote of 6 to /, Mr.. Handy voting in the
negative and Messrs. John M. g, Moore
and Fenimore being absent.
On resolution of Mr.. Handy the clerk
manuals printed;
On motion Of Mr.. Handy the Speaker
was authorized to appoint committee
on divorce.
Speaker Harrington named these
committees:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Pierce, Feni-
more.
Cities and townsville. W. T. Moore,
Handy. -.......
Enrolled bills--W. 4. Moore. Arichs,
j. NJ. O. Moore, Pierce.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., J. M. O. Moore,
Pyle
Accounts-.J. NJ. G. Moore. Meredith,
Pierce.
Finance-Pierce, Pyle, Fepimore.
Judiciary--A lrichs, W. L. Moore, j.
Nj. g. Moore.
Revised statutes--Fenimore, Alrichs,
Meredith.
Agriculture-Hanby, Pyle, Pierce.
Printing-Moore, Fenimore, Alrichs.
Education Meredith. John M. q.
Moore, William Z. Moore.
Fish, oysters and game = Pierce,
Fenimore, Handy.
Adjourned until II a. IN. tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-14
PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.

Dover, Jan. 12. Senate met at ii. 90
q. IN. All members present. Prayer
by Chaplain. Journal read and ap-
proved.
Senate repaired to House to canvass
vote for Governor.
Recess to p. m.
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-15

~
wheel unless it has been proven.
The Continental was tested for
several seasons-under its 500
name and ours before it was firmly
entrenched in popular favor. And
then came last season S phenomenal
selling which ran our total up to
nine thousand.
1t is all right to buy any Of the
established makes of wheels at 500
If you do not care for expense.
At least they are safe and durable.
The Continental is that sort of
goodness
at $50
And the Continent is its running
mate
at $3.50
Mems wheels and women's
wheels-all'the popular colors. And
great stocks ready for instant de-
livery. Still we may run short
dld, last year, more than once.
Engraving >fi and fifty visiting hae
cards-name only-for SOC. Mail
ing, sc extra.
Season after season this engrav-
ing business grows-because it de-
serves to grow. Fine workmanship;
perfection of style-no guesswork.
The work is done in our own fac
tory by the best engravers we can
find.
Wedding and Commencement In
vitations-flrst hundred sets, $5;
each additional hundred, So. Best
materials, of course. Skimping is
worst possible bunder in engraved
card or invitation.
John Wanamaker
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-15

The "Morning News" of yesterday
in speaking Of the new constitution
and the work of the convention says:
The convention has done IFS work
well and conscientiously. There has
been a remarkable harmony Of action
among the members thas is especially
gratifying. Political prejudices have
played no part at any time in the con-
sideration Of the various articles and
the personal relations of the members
have been pleasant throughout. The
convention has proceeded in an orderly
and dignified manner, each member
giving evidence of fully realizing the
serious and responsible duty imposed
upon him. Politics and personalities
have played no part IN the convention,
and we believe that after the work is
finished and the state Is operating un-
der new and modern constitution the
verdict Of the people will be that the
members deserve the thanks of those
they have so well represented, and that
it can be truthfuIly said of each enc:
"Well done, good and faithful servant. !"
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-15
MATTHEW HAzEl
CURRENT EVENTS.

Miss Katherine Denison is the first WON
an to hold the Office of notary public in
Pennsylvania. Her commission was dated
May 9th, 1898.
. The New Jersey Legislature was called
into special session by Gov. Griggs this
week to correct word in the anti-gambling
amendment, the word provided" instead
Of prohibited having been discovered in the
original bill.
J. Vance Lewis. colored, who will be
graduated from the Chicago College Of Law
this year, is a remarkable iinguist. Six
years ago be could barely read. Since then.
according to THE Chicago Record" he
has acquired reading and speaking knowl-
edge of German, French and Spanish and
is also accounted q good English scholar.
He takes up the study of languages as a
diversion and proposes to study the Hun
garian and Russian tongues this year in
connection with course in International
law. He also hopes TO get knowledge of
several Oriental languages in the next few
years.
Middletown transcript., 1897-05-15
KENT COUNTY.

DR.. Henry Ridgley has presented to Christ
Church. Dover, deed for the plot of ground
in front of the church. 1t has been en-
closed and graded.
Theodore F. johnson, son-in-law of
John Heitchu, formerly of Smyrna, died
near Cheswold. on Friday, aged 40 years.
The funeral was held Monday when inter
ment was made at Smyrna.
Frank Remnants .he largest beekeeper
in the United States east of California.
Two years ago he took $1,000 pounds of
honey of which 10000 pounds was comb
and 5000 pounds strained. He expects to
get 10000 pounds this season. He now has
325 swarms of bees and expects to increase
his stock to 400 swarms by June 1st. The
outlook is good for large crop of honey
this season.