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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Communication Sent To tho Police Con
mission by superintendent Aydon.

Communication sent To tho Police Com
mission by superintendent Aydon.
Suporiut enheut Jonathan W. Aydon
of tho police ard fire alarm telegraph
sent an important communication to
the Police Commissioners on Monday,
in reference to wires and poles in this
city. Mr.. Aydon suggests TINT the
Police Commission law be 80 amended
as to provide that wires and poles shall
he undor tho supervision of the city
electrician, who is otherwise known as
the superintendent Of the police anu
fire alarm telegraph. lie thinks that
the city electrician should lie compelled
10 Ree that wifes are properly put W
aud do not Interfere with other wires
particularly the wires Of the city. lie
also thinks that one arm on each polo
should be reserved for the city's use.
Permits TO string wires should be
secured from the city electrician. The
matter of putting up poles and wires Is
now under the control OF the Street ard
Sewer Department.
The members of the Police Commits
aion were plansed with the communica
tion and directed Chief of Police Dolan
to secure an opinion from the city
solicitor as TO the legality of such an
ACT
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The return of William n. Boggs, de-
faulting paying teller of the First Ma
tional Bank OF Dover, created sensa
tion throughout this State on Saturday.
The return of Boggs. and his apparent
intention 10 plead guilty and tell the
full story of his crime, will simplify
the situation and greatly aid in the
administration Of justice. That Bosgs
will he visited with the full penalty of
his offence cannot be doubted, and If.
as has been NO freely charged in the
past, others were criminally implicated
with him in the work of robbing the
bank, the guilty accessories will also
be compelled to stand trial and take
their chances before a jury.
Great credit is due to Mr.. Harry a.
Richardson, president Of the robbed
bank, for the course he has pursued in
the matter from the first. A the time
the robbery was discovered, aud run,
upon ths bank that would have quickly
ended its existence was threatened, Mr..
Richardson stepped to the front and
offered to back the bank to the extent
of every dollar needed to amply protect
the depositors. This stopped the run.
and the bank was thus enabled to con
tinue in business, the only course by
which it was possible for tho institu-
tion to recoup itself and save its stock
holders from losing nearly every dollar
10 hatH oh k-l
This action was all the more creditable
by reason of the fact that as share
holder Mr.. Richardson's interest was
practically insignificant, he being the
possesssr OF only small number OF
shares.
After thus safely steering the bank
through its financial danger, Mr..
Richardson proceeded, quietly and
systematically, with the work of in
vestigating the deialcation, with view
to discovering who were the accom-
plices OF the defaulting paying teller,
and the extent to which they were in
volved. When convinced that he had
sufficient grounds to warrant the step
taken, he officially lodged complaint
against certain parties, and the arrests
that created such a sensation on Satur
day followed.
In pursuing this course, Mr.. Richard
sou was obliged to disregard personal
considerations and strong personal
friendships, but he did not for an in
slant falter in the line of his plain
duty to the public and to the holders OF
the banks stock. The return of Boggs
will greatly simplify subsequent pro
ceedings, as there is no doubt that
he will tell the truth and the whole
truth. This may result in further dis
closures and further arrests, but the
sequel will not be known until the pre-
liminary hearing of the accused parties,
on Saturday next.
The machinery of the law is now
fully employed in the direction of ad
ministering whatever iustics may be
possible in the way of punishment to
those responsible for the robbery Of the
Dover bank. There should be no halt
or deviation. No matter who they NJ az
be, all who are proved to be criminally
involved with William N. Boggs in the
transaction should be relentlsssly prose
cuted to the end.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The taking Of evidence in the case oil
the Port Kennedy Stag works vs. Franl;
A. Mitchell was concluded in Superior
Court Monday afternoon. Mr.. Mitchell
alleged that the Stag in dispute was not
what it was represented TO be. j.
Harvey Whiteman for tho plainsiiT and
William S. lIilles for tho defendant,
submitted their prayers TO the court.
The case will 20 TO the jury tomorrow.
The suit of Edwin u. Williamson vs.
William L. rrettyman for alleged aliena.
tion of affections is SGT for trial to
day. .E.s. ... ....-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The burning of Spanish flag by a
party of patriotic" boys in this city,
which was exploited to the extent OF
several columns in various sensational
papers, turns out to have been prs
arranged scheme. The flag and matches
were furnished the boys, and they were
requested to parade the streets, shout
ing down with SPAIN" aud to end
their antics by burning the flag. Boy
like, they were only too willing to in
dulge In what they conceived to be fine
sport and then the instigators Of the
wretched fake spread the story broad
cast among papers venal enough to use
such stuff, aH an illustration of the
patriotic spirit which inspires the boys
of Wilmington. There is no doubt that
the boys Of Wilmington are sincerely
patriotic, SO much go, in fact, that to
impose upon them by such miserable
tricks is most reprehensible. The pub-
LEGATION OF such sensational stories at
this time is also a great evil, and the
papers that give them currenoy are the
enemies, not the friends, OF the people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

On account Of the recent rnins which
have prevailed for the past few days
tho marshes near this city have been
overll0weI. Tho lighthouses along the
ChriRtianR have been flooded and several
are tlonting. John McManus and his
neighbors, who hired boets at Market
street bridge. have had to move on &c
count Of their domiciles being fiooded
The roads between this city and New
Castle are heavy with mud.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

When the President Of the United
States and the most enlightened, as
we'll as patriotic, sentiment of the
country. join in recommending calm
ness, moderate expression aud a sus
pension of judgment until the real facts
are at hand with respect to the awful
Maine disaster, it i'll hecomes min
istcr of the gospel to make from the
pulpit declaration of this character
"a government that is responsible for
wilful butchcry and starvation OF
thousands Of helpless and dsfencoleas
men, women AMI children, is capable OF
being responsible for anything that is
atrocious. I" Those remarks wore made
by the Rev. DR.. MGCurdy in the course
of a sormun in Central Presbyterian
Church, yesterday, and THAR infamina
tory nature is clearly apparent when
they are viewed in cold type. In pleas
ing contrast is the following editorial
note from the Philadelphia Times
"The nation has kept its head, as q
grown-up nation should, leaving the
rowdy talk to the rowdes and buys,
and We are under obligation 10 this
President and all those about him for
the entire dignity with which they
have met this affair."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The 10Th anniversary Of Moriel En-
campment, knights Of st. John and Nal
In, was celebrated On Monday even
ing at the Smith Building. Fast Grand
Commander james McKelyey opened
the meeting by an interesting address
on the order and its past history. Grand
Master Hayward made an address on
tho general history Of the order. Past
Grand Prior Stinson also made short
address,. Rocitations were given by j..
q. Bartlett nnd @. j. Morsland. The
musical programme was furnished by
the Temple Quartette, Messrs Spear,
Lloyd, Kay and Ferguson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
NO IMMEDIATE ACTION.

1t is understood that theirs are no
more warrants out in connection with
the bank robbery, but there are rumors
to the effect that some other persons
are liable to he arrested on the charge
of having assisted Boggs in looting the
bank When such action will be taken
is not known. and it 10 probable that
no further action will be taken until
after the hearing, which will take place
next Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

David Burnham, who for nearly
twenty years has been leading mem
her Of his local Post OF thu Grand Army
of the Republic, and respected citi-
zen of Elgin, H., has confessed that
he had no right to be called veteran,
and that he never took any part IN tho
Civil War. Burnham was q prisoner
before United States Comm issioner
Humphrey on the charge of attempting
to defraud the government by applying
for pension when he made the con
fession. Burnham's case ia by no
means an isolated one, but the others
will not admit their fraud and de-
ception.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Thomas Slavery, Jr., cablcu from
Stockholm, Sweden, 10 the Pusey &
Jones Co.. Monday, an order for a
twu.cylinder paper machine for firm
in Stockholm. A machine similar TO
this was recently built by this com.
pany for the Heller & Merz Co. of New
Jersey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Captains and pilots OF vessels trading
on the Delaware River are warned to
exercise care 10 the vicinity of Schooner
ledge, aa the contractors removing the
rocks in that vicinity yesterday start
ed steam drill ut work, which will
be continued until the improvement 10
cOmpletel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
Benefit 10 the Maine Men.

In response to request from a New
York paper, Manager Bayia of the
Grand Opera House has deciled to give
a benefit performance for the families
of thu men who were killed. in the
Maine disaster. Manager Baylis will
give the house free ami the orchestra
has volunteered its services.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb %. Tho Post.
Dispatch, yesterday, announced the
rstirement of Jimmy Michael the
greatest rider the fell Of bicycling
has ever known. 1t has learned that
Michael's trip to New York il for the
solo purpose OF entering the employ
ment OF Phil Dryer as a Jockey,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Washington, Feb. %. Congressman
Handy OF Delaware, yesterday, put in
petitions from }. ii. BARTLETT and 10
other citizona of Lewes. favoring immi-
grafton restriction. and from Samuel II.
DALEY and 20 other fruit erowers of
Delaware, and of A. U. Brown and 10
other fruit growers of Kant county in
favor Of Louise bill No. 1891,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
M,rht be Of service il cnso or War.

Howard Gould yacht Niagara. which
was launched at the yards of the
Harlan " HolIingsworth Go. on Satur-
day, is attracting much attention, and
it is reported from good marins au-
thority that she would make formid-
nble war vessel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Francis ID. Dunlap. aged 80 years,
died Monday night at his residence 10
Delaware City. lie was son of the
lato Benjamin +. and Mary Dunlap,
and brother OF tho Rev. Martin B.
Dunlap and Joseph S. Dunlap of this
CITY. Ills funeral took place at 9
o'clock this afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
FATAL QUARREL.
Death OF OIiver Harrison of PhiIAdelp hia
During u Fight.

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. 10. - Two
young men, Paul Bryant asd Oliver
Harrison, became involved in quar-
rel, to-day, in factory at Orthodox
and Pierce streets, where they were EN-
ployed They came to blows, and
clinched and fell Bryant arose, anu
was about 20 continue the fight. when
he saw that Harrison did not move.
Investigation showed that Harrison
was dead.
Bryant was arrested, but j. is be
lieved that Harrison's death was due
TO heart tiiseaHs Bryant was committed
to await the action Of the coroners
Jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Washington advices state that the
House appropriations committee has
agreed upon tho Sundry Civil Appro.
priation bill. Itsppropriates sI4, 749, SOB,
being sl3, 23A, 5ll less than the esti-
mates and So, s6l, 800 less than the an
preparation for tho current fiscul year,
The bill carries 500, 600 for the Paris
Exposition. for which si99, 600 wins re-
commended; 1920, GOO for enlargement
OF military forts, for which 81, OOO 600
was asked. and sl3, 2lo, G13 for river
and harbor works, for which Sl8, O93, OO7
was recommended. Among the latter
10 an item of $500. 600 for Delaware BAY.
The appropriations for public buildings,
including marine hospitals and quar-
antine stations, aggregate So, 1872, 500, or
sl, i9l, 99i less than for the current
year. 1t is gratifying to note tendency
to economy in the bill, the figures
being less than those of the current
year, but there is no telling what the
result of this attempt will be when the
Senate gets through with the measure,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Wilmington now has two State Sena.
tors and ono Representative in the
General Assembly. This ia something
that never occurred before. Frequently
the city had but q single member OF
the entire Legislature, and there have
bsen sessions when it had mono,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

London, Eng, Feb. %. Snow CON
tinues falling in the southern and west
ern districts. Many railroads are
blocked, and snow plows are working at
drifts from three to 70 fest deep. Iele
graphic communication is intsrrupted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Wreckers are progressing with their
work of floating tho steamhoat Erics-
son, and will deliver her in Philadelphia
this week, The largest portion of her
cargo bas been landed there. The vessel
is believed not to be seriously damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The Wilmington hundred assessors
have completed their work With the
Levy Court with the exception that
MIR. Whann still has the colorcd usRess-
ment to be compared.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
zoia Threatened WIN Lynch,nr.

Paris, Francs, Feb. l9.-Tnere were
riotous proceedings after thu adjourn.
ment OF the Asslzes Court yeslsrdny.
anu M: Iola narrowly oscaned being
lynehsd by the mob outsiue
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Philadelphia Pa, Feb. 81. Tho State
supreme Court, to-day, affirmed tbe
decision of tha Common Pleas Court,
which confirmed the lease of the civ
gas works to the United Gas Improve.
ment Go.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
TO n.mndrI q nniIding.

Blackwell & johnson, contractors, are
making preparation to remodel the
building at the southwest corner of
Sixth and Madison straetH at a cost of
$4,000 building Inspector GTuhb has
granted permit for tho work
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The Addicks Republicans are smiling,
and full OF gleeful satisfaction. They
now look forward to the absolute con =
troll Of the Republican party in New
Castle county during the next cam
paien, which will place them in tho
saddle throughout the State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Officer Thomas Il. Murphy slipped
on a crossing plate at Eleventh and
Thatcher streets on Monday and broke
both bones in his right leg. He WAS
taken to hia home and Police Surgeon
Hughea Mas anmmnned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Mary Rittenhouse of No. 423 French
street, an employe of Il. Hlumenthal &
Co.. crushed tho fourth finger on her
right hand 30 badly. Friday, that
Rmputation was necessary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Letters testameutary on the estate of
Johu W. Todd have besn granted to
Mrs. Mary Gray Told. Letters iesta-
Iuentary on the estate Of ELIAS Pierce
have been granted to David Il. Smith.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

A. ". Hopkins teacher 10 the
Howard. School. this city. ia organizing
q band in Chester 10 be known as the
metropolitan Boys Band,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The Harlan & Hollingsworth Co. has
not received any official notice from
Washington 10 hasten the construction
of the tOrpodoboat Stringham, as was
reported Monday. The work on the
boat will soon assume definite shape.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

--
Medium NEVER before had
priced easy-priced Dress
Nrass Goods with so much
60 character and style to
NooaS them. No matter for
what use, no matter how little the
dress is to cost, there is no excuse
for its being other than pretty.
The change comes by giving such
attention as never before to selec-
ton. Care for detail is the founda-
ton stone of the success of this
business. We don't believe "iust
anything will do" and with every
chief of stock in the house the
knottiest problem is not what to
let in, but what 10 keep out.
You'll notice tie success of this
now, as never before, in the dress
goods at 75c and less.
At 2sc and 31c yard
Illuminated Homespun Mixtures, smart
eolorings.
At 31Hc yard
Fancy figured two.toncd Armure, nine
coorings; 3s in.
At soc yard
Seven shades Of Crepe Brilliants; 20 in.
At 37Hc yard "
Atwood Alma Twills, nine colorlngs: 44in.
At soc a yard
Satin SOliel, modest combination Of col.
orings on lustrous surface; IS in.
AT 55c a yard
Wide Vale Diagonal, in tones Of grays.
blues and brown; 40 in Usual value, Use,
At Coo a yaltl--
lndeseent Brotade, brilliant stripes flecked
with contrasting cOiors.
At Coo yard
Satin.strped Bayadere Covert, unique
and distinguished; IS in.
AT 75c a yard
Illuminated Crepe Monte Melange, full
gamut OF spring shades; ~ in,
At Toe a yard
Atwood Kersey Cloth, nine eolorines:
so in.
AT 75c a yard
Satin.ilnished fancy-baek Covert, In hosts
OF muIti-1oored tones; So in.
AT S5c yard
Mixed Tweed Diagonal so in.
At 75c yard -..=
Fancy Mixed Cheviots; % color express
Sions.
At Toe a yard
Basket Matalasse Cheviot, harmonies Of
dark and light tones; az in.
At 75c yard ....
Fancy Corded Stripes, with brilliant col
orlngs on dark grounds; 10 in.
10 FARMERS-Among the 300
horses in our delivery service there
IS always a giving.out; as a rule,
ioot tenderness that makes them
poor TOR city streets. These ami
mails give good service on the farm,
and are economical to buy. Our
stable is at Twentieth and Wharton
streets.
John Wanamaker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Ufnth oI ChptaIh JDhn u. NIemlng,
Special correspondence Of Gazette and Journat
llsipsic. Feb. 22,-Capt. John II.
Fleming, aged 50 years, died on Sun
day of heart disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Announcement is made that tho
Pennsylvania railroad passenger nepart-
ment officials have consented to grant
stop'oyer privileges for Wilmington on
roundtrip tickets between down. StaIo
stations and Philadelphia. This con
cessinn is due to the recent movement
made in this direction by our business
men, and it ought to result in much
good to the trade interests Of ihis city,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Referring To the proposition TO gire
Sussex county governing hoard of five
commissioners. instead of it's present
cumbersome and expensive levy Court,
the Delaware Democrat OF Georgetown
says:
The people OF this county are earn-
eHtly in favor of bill fur the election
Of hoard of five commissioners to take
the place OF the present Levy Court,
not because OF craftsmanship hut to get
a more economical administration Of
county government.
Tbs hill that has been drawn for this
purpose does not abolish tho Levy
Court at once. as some partiaans deared,
but the commissioners are to be voted
fol at tho next election, and their choice
depends upon the will OF the people
and not the executive.
There is nothing partisan in this,
indeed, that charge may DO made
against the Republicans, who oppose
the measure, not because there is evil
10 it. but because at this time they
happen 10 have majority of the Levy
Court and ara afraid they will lose
control of the county if change is
made.
There is no doubt that the suhstitu-
tiOn OF five commissioners for thirteen
would be very advantageous in every
respect, and good men of all parties
should not hesitate to give the measure
their support
The Lewes Pilot also favors the
change in the interest of economy. A
saving Of probably thousand dollars a
year in The per diem of tho Levy
Court, and incidentals, it says. with
an additional reduction 10 the road ex
penses of Sc. 900 to So. 600 yearly, will
enable the Levy Court to put tho
county in healthy financial condi
tion. -
These papers are Democratic. hut Re
publican papers of Sussex county also
favor tho change, provided it ia made
without any partisan scheme being
incorporated in tto measure. The Leg
islature, therefore, will lis in accord
with sound public sentiment in pro-
vidiug for tho new syntem.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
wANAMAKER,S..

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Feb. 81, 1898.
First Showing Ware soprous
of Spring Of the newsea.
Suits for Rove sons suits for
J' boys that we
can't wait for a formal "openino
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The court of inquiry to Investigate
the causes Of the Maine disaster is now
in session at Havana, There is no
reason to doubt that the investigation
by thin court will 10 thorough and
conclusive. and tho people can afford to
await the verdict with tho slmo com
meEdnbls oalmreas and patience that
they have thus far Displayed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The Morning News ia at last com
pelled to abandon its high price and
join the ranks Of ono cent newspapers.
1t has, must unwillingly, discovered
shat the people, in the exercise OF good
taste and good judgment, will not pay
two cents for a paper wh.n thoy can
get better ono for one cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Oddly. ONE may choose from
Dratfv the omnibus styles-as
en- the French characterize
oiNo the hum.drum majority
may choose from them at any
time, but these odd bits of beauty
and stylishness are only surely get
able when first seen.
ENGLISH PRINTED FOULARDS, SIPS
FRENCH PRINTED F0ULARDS, 81
Following is a word of the color
blends; the real beauty has to be
caught from the seeing.
THE ENGLISH
two blues on white
green and blue with white
reseda with white and plum
mignonette with black and white
cardinal. black and white
green and white
white blue and black
elaborate Persian designs on white, red
Persian stripes in fine eoIorings-blue is
prominent
clover leaves
wave lines on white
leaf green, blue and white
but the list grows too long.
THE FRENCH-printed two colors
on one; all square dots
Of black and white on lavender
and on light brown
and on new red
and on beige
and turquoise and ehartreuse.
Five sizes of dots in most of the
colorings.
These Foulards are printed in
Alsace.
New black-and-white silks at
S5c, and
New blue.and-White silks AT SIC.