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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
q F.frlL ACCIDENT.
Disastrous Result of Collision Near Twin
Oaks

Disastrous Result of "A Collision Near Twin
Oaks.
Mrs. Charles II. Donoho, 10 years
old, aud bride OF two months, was
fatally injured on the B. & Q. railroad
on Saturday about 12.30 p. M, near
Twin Oaks, and 1er husband was in
iured badly. The couple had been
taking drive. Mr. Donoho Knew the
schedule of all the trains on the rail
road near his home. and as he ap-
preached the crossing near Twin Oaks
had no thought of danger. A westhound
special had been sent out to accom-
modate New Years travellers, and as
the buggy reached the crossing the
train crashed into 1t. Donoho and his
wife were placed on norihbound rra;n
that soon arrived. The woman was
still alive when she reached Chester
and was carried into the baggage room.
While on her way to the hospital in an
ambulance she dad. Her skull had
been fractured. IIer husbands injuries
are not necessarily dangerous The
horse yna killed.
Mrs. Dunoho was NJ iss Maggie Iioran,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Thomas
fIoran, OF West Ninth street, Chester,
before her marriage, but for many
years lived at the home OF John White
head. No. 1911 West Third street,
Chpater.
Mr.. Donoho was nephew of Mr.
and Mrs. T. Wesley Mcbride. who
were killed near Stanton sghile on
their way to market on December oath.
When Mr.. Donoho'a parents received
the sud news of their sons terrible
mishap. tnpy were preparing 10 visit
the child of the McBrides, vino was
injured when her parents we're killed
and who is now at tho Delaware Hos
pital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
Rspubi,oan League Committees.

The following committees have been
Caulley of the Eighth Ward Republic
can League: Elections. First district,
Joseph Doyle; Second, George Lynch !;
Third, Frank Kendill; Fourth, Will.
liam Prescott; Fifth, John Simmons |;
Sixth, Howard Staats; Seventh, Her
bert Berry; Eighth, Simeon Gibason I;
Ninth, James r. Jones; house COM
mittee, f. 7. Wilson, Sylvester Miller
and Charles Higsnutt; finance. John
c. McCaulley. David Salters, W. Il.
Coleman and James Morris; literature
and printing, O. Rice. II. Sparks and
Charles Higgnutt; expenditure, J. d.
Simmons, z. 7. Wilsun anu Walter L.
Jurdon; enrolment, Charles Prescott,
William Coleman, William Prescott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
PROTEST or GEN. WErLEB.
Those Who Communicated It's Text to II
Press TO be- Prosecuted.

Those Who Communicated It's Text to the
Press TO bs Prosecuted.
Madrid, Spain, Jan. l.-At meet
ing of the cabinet, last evening, Senior
Sagasta. the premior, read telegram
from Marshal Blanco. the captain.
general of Cuba. giving the names OF
the Cuban ministry, as follows; Presi-
dent of the Cabinet, Senor Jose Maria
GaIvez; Minister of Finance, Senor
Rafael Montoro, Marquis of Montoro; !;
Minister of the Interior, Senior An
tonic GOWN; Minister of Educstion.
Senior Fancisco Zayas; Minister of Com
merge, Senur LRureano Rodigues !;
Minister of Posts snd Telegraphs.
Eduardo Dolz. The cabinet approved
the nominations.
The premier also read telegram
from Captain General Blanco, in which
the latter demanded authorization pro-
hibiting expectation of manufactured
tobacco from Corea.
The Minister of War made report
on the memorial which Gsn. Weyler,.
the former captain general of Cuba,re
Gently presented to the Queen Regent
on the aubiect of President Mokinley's
message to Congress. Gen. Weyier, in
this report. denied having sent copiss
of his protest to the newspapers. Tho
Minister for War read q royal edict.
directing the supreme court martial TO
prosecute those who comm unicated the
text of the protest to the press.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Milton, Jan. .. William W. Jonee,
aged 10, ami veteran of the war, and
Mrs. Mary j. Seed, aged 65, were mar
ried near here recently, This is Mr..
Jones' third venture in matrimony.
About two years ago, while as;widower,
be was attracted by the story of Jennie
West. an actress, who had attempted
suicide and was in distress in Philadel-
phia. He went to that city Rnd married
the woman, bringing his bride here to
live. But rural life did nut suit jennie,
aud she disappeared, after giving banjo
entertainments in local shows. and at
the last session OF the Legislature Jones
was divorced. presenting petition
signed by nearly all the residents OF
Milton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
yeatuan case Settled.

Settlement has been reached in the
case of Mrs. Mary Yeatman and her
children VS.. Joseph and Thomas Yeat-
man, and the case has been fliscon-
tinued in Chancery. John Bisgs rep
resented Mrs. Yeatman and W. S.
Hilles and c. W. Talbot of West Ches.
tey the respondents. John X. Brad
ford was examiner 10 the case, but set
tIsment was reached without returning
il TO the Chancellor. The action was
TO recover for Mrs. Yeatman portion
of the estate of her husband, Norman
Yeatman. who. transferred his property
to his brother before eammitting sui
eide,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

children. The wife is wealthy and is
said. TO be supporting herself and chill
dren on the interest df her money,
About six years ago bonnBt left France,
Mr. A Hard having heen informed that
there WAS some trouble and Bonnet
crossbd the OCEAN on that account.
When Bonnet first loft France he
went 10 South America. After remain
. ing there about year he returned to
Frapca. but again left that country.
He weot TO Mexico, and altar abort
stay there went to Nav Orleans. Lu.,
from which place be Cnme TO Whining.
ton s.ex
When bonnet first came to Whining
ton be went to work for William Brooks,
who Conducted dyeing establishment,
and abput yBar ago began BUSINESS
for himself. Mr.. Allard stated that he
was conscientious in business affairs,
hut had been unfortunate. Last week
he had told Mr.. Allard that be bad
purchased revolver and that he would
shoot himself il he had ahy intimation
that he was to get into any business
trouble over money he owed. q Sever al
debtors have been heard from, but it
is thought that Bonnet did not owe
much money. He owed Mr.. Allard
$50. Mr.. al Hard having assistsd him,
William Brooke, who keens a dyeing
establishment at No. 2l0 West Seventh
street, when asked about Bonnet, stated
that he was good workman. Accord
ing TO MIR. Brooks, when Bonnet came
| to Wilmington he said he had Walked
all the way from New Orleans. He I'M
| pressed Mr.. Brooks fayorably and the
latter gave him employment. He
worked for Mr.. Brooks until be estab.
lished himself in business Mr.. Brooks
had heard recently that Bonnet was in
| financial trouble and had offered him
position, but Bonnet declined to ac-
| cept it,
From letter found in the suicides
pocket it was learned that this suicide
| was premeditRted. IL was written in
French. .Rpnnet startsd. out by saying
that when the letter was read he would
be dead, as he had resolved tn kill him
self. Ehes'ietter was filled with ex-
pressions OF love for Mrs Taylor. lie
said that he loved har. hut be knew
that II was useless, an she was the wife
OF another. He advised nisn to love
their wives. lie requested that his
'wife and family in France be told that
his death was accidental. 1t is SAID
that Bonnet was at one time very rich.
and it is believed that he lost it in
Venezuela. His family lived in Car
pentraa Vancluao. France. Friends had
heard that brother dropped dead in
France several years ago as he was leav
ing the church where funeral services
were being held over his father.
Another letter addressed TO I'onnet't
wife was also found, in which he askec
for loan of S3o. His wishes regarding
the notification Of Instantly about tht
manner Of bis death will be carried out
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Catherine Murray, aged 5S years,
living on Fifth treetbetween Madison
and Monroe, while going to the a ugus-
ing was knocked down by Il milk wagon
owned by Geurge Anderson, at lisrk
Place and Van Ruren street, She had
her hip broken. She was taken in the
patrol wagon to the office of lir. Fahey,
and aftsrward to the Delaware Hos
pital. 1t is thought she will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Frsdorick, Nd. Jan. 2--The jury
in the case of the Piedmont Pulp and
Payer Co. of Luke, Allegheny county,
Indicted for pollutiuR the waters of the
Potomac River at Cum berland, after
being locked up 90 hours, brought in a
verdict of guilty, as charged at 9
o'clock Saturday morning. William P.
Maulsby. OF counsel for the defence,
polled the jury. He then made a
motion in arrest of judgment and
motion for new trial. The court
granted three days within which the
arguments shall be made. 1t lis said
the jury, when locked up Saturday
night, stood livs for aGquittal and
seven for guilty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

a clear signal so that be would MT de-
tain anything that might come along.
He did not see the team at all. lie was
between the tracks. He was gone from
the tower four or five minutes, but in
that time train Ind time to run from
the tower below, which is leas than
three miles away. At the time Of the
accident the freight train was moving
along slowly.
Deputy Coroner Chandler testifisd to
taking charge Of the bodies. He said
that the body Of Mrs. Mcbride was
dead. when he received it, but Mr..
Mcbride was still alive when he
reached this city He was not con
scious, however, and was dying.
In addition to the jury and witnesses
several attorneys we're present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
the GsNERAL ASSEMBLY.
state Legislature To nieet at Dover ON Tues
day OF Next Week Week.

state Legislature TO meotat DuRer on iHch-
day OF Next Week Week.
The General Assembly will meet at
Dover on Tuesday morning of next
week, Occupying the remodeled State
AH91se dayt thas A3igsttt ttiMass 0n aMqpllay
night The Democratic members OF the
House will hold a caucus for ihs pur
pose of selecting reading clerk to sue.
cssd the late @. W. kirn OF Milford,
and also chaplain, to succeed the
Rev. II. g. @. Vincent, who has re-
moved from Clayton to Paulsboro, n.
j. For the Office of reading clerk there
are many candidates, but it is an i'm
possibility to predict the winner at this
time. 1t is probable that there will
be a contest. Some minister in or near
Dover will be selected as chaplain.
The chief business of the session will
be revision of the State laws 10 con-
form to the new Constitution. The
services of commission OF lawyers may
be called upon TO assist in preparing
for the work. 1t is also probable that a
general corporation act will rsceive
much consideration. 1t will also de-
volve upon the Legislature to fix the
salarioa of county officers.s The pro-
posed new charter for the city OF Viii
mington will come up for consideration
aud an effort will be made to pass it
with some notifications. Local legis,
lation for Kent aud Sussex counties is
also con templated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
cHEsrER R4uM DEAD.
sudden Demise of u Delaware city Man,
ApopIexy.


ApopIexy.
/ Chester Baum. father OF Mrs. ". a..
Jester, died at the home Of l,ia son.in-
Law, ". A. Jeuter, at Delaware City,
on Sunday, in the 7Tth year Of his age.
Deceased was formerly resident Of
Herkimer county, N. ", and afterward
removed to Dover, from which place
he removed to the residence of his
daughter, about five years ago. and at
thut place had since made his home
Shortly before 0 O'Clock Sunday
morning Mr.. baum aroas from his he'd
and had partially dressed and had put
on his coat and vest, when he fell for
ward on the floor. The noise awakened
the rest Of the family aud they hast
ened TO the room from whence the
sound emsnRtsd and ascertained that
Mr.. Baum had fallen to tho floor.
DR.. Bellville. the family physician,
was called in and found that Mr.. Baum
was suffering from apoplexy. Mr..
Baum died at .. 40 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
r. D. Adams s Cd. Assign.

Snow Hill. Nd, Jan. 3.-R. b.
Adams & Co. of Berlin, to day, made
an assignment to Robley D. Jonessfor
the benefit of their creditors. Bond
will bs given for $40, 600. The liahili-
ties are estimated at Sl8. 600. Adams u
Co. are the owpers Of large flour and
saw mills in Berlin. The flour mill has
only been completed few months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

New York, Jan. 4-James B. KEEL
logg, one of the momhers of the defunct
L. S. Dean Co., surrendered himself
to-day TO the police. He was hold in
81, 600 bail for examination on the
charge of conspiracy to defraud.A kcl-
logg is the reputed founder of the Dean
Co. Myron Il. Bernard and Samuel
kellar, respectively the president and
manager OF tho concern, surrendered
themselves yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
NE rRIED TO KILL MINIS ELF.
Louis schabinger Inhaied Gas at His
Boiff4iinghOuse.
III Ti,nns Tu..dav


BoiffNiinghOuse.
philadelphia Times, Tuesday.
Two years ago I.nuis Schabingsr,
then rad of II Yeas, left his iather's
home in Dover, Del, and camo to this
city. He was an exceptionally bright
young fellow, and gave every promise of
a brilliant futurs. He obtained posi-
ton in Wells hat store, on Market
street, whore be wac soon rewarded
with position of trust. His employer
had the utmost confidence in his in
tegrity. Some time ago.- however, a
number OF hats were missed from the
store and suspicion rested on Schabin-
ger. lie was arrested charged with tile
toeft. After his arrest be became mel
ancholy and forsook bis friends.
Early On Sunday night Schabinger
retired to his room on the third tioor OF
his boardinghouse, lib Green street,
lie was heard moving about for an hour
and then came a silence. Alfred Heksch,
a contractor and the owner of the
house, retired about 1890 o'clock, and
was awakened shortly after O'Clock by
a sound of heavy breathing. He arose
to investigate and traced it to the room
of tho young man. There was an odor
of gas in the hallway. The door lead
ing to- athe room was locked and Mr..
lleksch broke it open. There on the
bed fully clothed lay the Unconscious
form Of Schabinger. A slender rubber
hose about six feet long led from an
open gas iet to tile young mans mouth.
The cracks and creyices about the room
wore tightly closed with rags and
paper. Hsssch opened the window and
ran for Il policeman. a patrol wagon
was callad and Schabinger hurried to
the Hahnemann Hospital.
Drs. Nnrthrop and Bacon worked for
several hours over young Schabinger,
and finally restored him to conscious
nees. Later in the day he was taken tc
the Eighth district station. where last
evening his father called for him and
took him home to Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
or INTEREST ro sEAMeN.
An Inportanu Circular Received by Collie
tor of the Port Cooper.

tor of the Port Cooper.
Collector of the Port Cooper has re
ceived from Eugene T. Chamberlain,
commissioner of the Bureau of Naviga-
tion at Washington the following cir
cular: "Ihe United States district
Judge OF tha Southern district ef New
York has awarded S2,9l4 damages and
costs, under section 456S of the Re-
vised Statutes, to eight seamen on the
shin 4. f. Oakes. for lack of proper
food. In his decision ths judge says
Upon a criminal prosecution of the
maeter for tie same cause, under 5'547
of the United States Revised Statues
in May. 1897, in which it was necessary,
in order to make out criminal offenee.
to show that the negligenGe was wilful
and malicious. the master was &C.
Quilted. By section Is of the act oil
March 3D., 1897, which took effect July
LIST, 1887, it was no longer necessary to
prove 'malics, hatred or revenge, in
criminal suits under section 53l7, Re-
vissd Statutes. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Mrs. Maria Dandy, aged So years,
widow OF Henry Dandy. died Sunday
after lingering illness at her home.
No. 909 Shipley street. Her mniden
name was Mccullough. She was twice
married. her first husband being vii
liam Lackey. Five children survive
her. namely: William Lackey, Mrs.
Walter. John II. DANNY, cashier Of
Union National Bank; James Danby
and Mrs. Thomas Kemp, Ehe funeral
took place from ber luts residence
at o'clock yesterday afternoon,
and interment was made in tbs Viii
mington and Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Cambridge, Nd, Jan. IA stable
belonging to George ". Edgsr, in the
west snd Of Cambridge, with it's con-
evening. There ia every reason to be-
Iieve that the fire aaH of incendiary
origin. The same building was SIT on
firs about a year sRo. Mr. Edger's
luHs is partially covered by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

The will of Philip Rudolph, this paper
manufacturer, who died on December
10th, at his late residence, No. 306
North Fortieth street, Philadelphia,
which was admitted to probate last
week, disposes of an estate amounting
to over $3.50. 600 to his widow, Miranda
Rudolph, and his SOD, George W.
Rudolph. who are appointed executors,
Mr.. Rudolph was native of Cecil
county. Md. and at one fine operated
a paper mill in that county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
house DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Residence OF Charles Brown, Near Hook
esSin, III ASHES.

Nesiuence oi Ehhfifs Bfswn, near ROCK
essin, in ASHES.
.A small dwelling ahuut mile north
Of Hoekessin,s sowned iy Thomas Ector
aud occupied by ths family of Charles
Brown, colored, vas destroyed by iire
Sunday night, and the occupants com
PEELED tu seek shelter elsewhere. The
loss or the house was about $500, but
what damage was done in the direction
of destruction of personal property is
not known.
The blaze is Haid TO have started in
.the roof, and the presumption ia that
it originated from dsfectiYe fue.
The house which was destroyed ia
the one in which Gaoree White, col.
ored. who ia awaiting trial on the
charge OF assauting Daniel Quill, touk
refuge after the assault and detied the
officers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

New York, Jan. 3.--Mrs. Josephine
Moore, 65 years old. blind and partially
paralyzed. was fatally burned at her
home, in Stapleton, s. L.. to-day.
Bsing cold. she had crept into the
kitchen, while there was no one else
there, and going to the stove, her
clothing took fire. Aid came too Iate
to save her. Ak -a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Elkton, Md, Dec. 81. Ernest Lane,
colored. came from Iron Hill this after
noon, suffering from bullet wound in
his leg, near tile ankle. He said that
white man, who was under the in
fiuencs of liquor, Hourished ii revolver,
and it was discharged. the ball striking
him. He was sent to the homeopathic
Hospital, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Special Correspondence of Gnsetto and Journal
Milford, Jan. .. The town election
is being held to-day. Following is the
ticket Of the Peoples party: President,
of CounciI,J. E. Holland; Counoilmen,
John T. Carmean and NJ. L. Davis, for
Two years, anu Frank II. Kramlich and
John W. Halett, for ono year; Alder
man, j. Y. Foulk; Collector and
Treasurer. William H. Stayton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
Ex-Pol,eqman wineate Dead.

David Ii. Wingate, who was at one
time member Of the police force, died
On Saturday. He-was 73 years of age,
The funeral touk place on Tuesday
afternoon from tho residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Mary L. iIopton, No
1921 Market street. Services were
held at Scott Church at 80 O'Clock.
lntetment was made at Old Swedes
cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Sheriff Finn Monday afternoon
sold the property of John Mealey, No.
BOB Broome street, to W. S. Prickett.
attorney, for SO. 100; property of Pusey
A. Walton. Eighth and Buttonwood,
to, Peter L. Cooper, Jr., attorney, for
81, 500, and property of S. NJ. Reynolds.
to 9. L. Ward, attorney,
for ST, $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
rom DEAD 4 .oNe rHs BAlLno4D
Andrew Carlson Probably Struck by I
TNain at Beach Street Crossing.

X. TNain at Beach street Crossing.
The dead body of andrew Carlson,
aged 55 years, of No. 800 Wright street.
was found along the tracks of the P.,
W. g. b. railroad near Beach street at
about o'clock Monday morning., by
the crew of shifter No. Ill. and it was
taken to the morgue at French street
statinn, after which it was taken in
charge by Deputy Coroner Chandler.
When the haiy was found the head
was crushed. and it was supposed that
the unfortunate man was struck by the
second section of the train having the
T., W. & B. station al sos O'Clock,
the Locomotive baing No. lao. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Mrs. 'Natilun LalferY, aged 76 years.
died at'No. 36ll North, Twenty second
a.raet, Philadelphia, on Thursday, of
the grip. The body was brought
to this city and irterment was
made at Wilmington and Brandywins
cemetery,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Lewet, Jan. 2.-The town election.
held Yesterday, resulted as follows :
A. Il. Burton, Mayor; William A. Rus
sell. %. ), Morris, James Bartlett and
+. @. Meull, commissioners; ID. W.
Brereten, Teasurer; W. +. Bingham,
assessor; NJ. W, 2, Orr. A. P. ingram
and y. W. Vhilen, auditors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06
annual Encampment.

The annual encampment of the De-
partment of Delaware, g. A. r., will
be held on February 10th at the head
quarters of du Pont Post. The candi
dates for department commander are as
follows: William Kelly, Jr. nof du Pom;
Post; DR.. Evan q. Shortlidge OF Grant
Post, and Robert Tindall OF Smyth
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Mrs. Eliza J. Talley aud Charles L. }
Davis we're married ON Monday ny the
Rev. W. a. Walling, at the residence
of the bride. No, 9l7 Orange street
After the ceremony MIR. and Mrs. Davis
were serensded by nuiyber Of frisudz
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

Frankford, Jan. 3. Mrs. James
Baker gave birth to quadruplets last
night, two boyn and two girls. The
mother and children are doing finely.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

The British steamship Earnwood.
which ran ashore in the Chesapeake
Bay, was floated Tuesday after having
been fast four days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

The wedding of Joseph s. Boyles
and Miss Mary e. Dulin win take
place at Centrevlile, Queen Aunes
county, on January 18th, !
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-06

"a. j. Long, aged CT Jsars, d,ed Sat
urday morning at the DolUwaro Hospi,
tai. of pneumonia.