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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-16

The five Zuui Indians who have been
held In Albuquerque Jail for the last
eight months on charge of making life
q mockery and hope an empty dream
for the alleged witch Mamoi,
have been released by Judge
Crumpacker ON their own re-
cognizanco to appear on the first
day of the next term of court. The
court told the Zunis that If they be-
haved themselves they would probably
not be troubled again, but If they per-
secuted any more witches it would go
hard with them. The alleged witch
has recovered from her injuries.-Ex-
change.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-16
A Sure. Sign Of.CrOup.

Hoarseness in child that is subject
to Group is sure indication of the ap-
prosch of the disease. If Chant er-
lain's Cough Remedy is given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough has appeared,
il will prevent the attack. Many
mothers who have croupy children al
ways keep this remedy at hand and
find that it saves them much trouble
and worry. 1t can always be depend
ed npon and Is pleasant to take. For
sale by all druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
kDDICKSITES DEFEATED.
The Result OF the TOWN Election Eold AT
Dover Monday.

Dover Monday.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, Jan. IL. One of the most ex-
citing elections ernr held hero took
place yesterday afternoon, when town
officers were elected. The Levy Court
room was the voting place. Efforts Of
Addicksites II captura the offices in
creased the excitement. Long before
the polls opened crowds of negroes.
steered by Addicksites. could be seen
approaching the Court House, and at l
O'Clock, when the voting began, they
entered tho court room and pressed for
ward. eager to cast their votes. The
steerera admonishod them 10 stand up
for their rights, and not to leave until
after they mad voted.
Heretofore, ut town elections, negroes
bad not participated. they not having
paid taxes; but in an attempt to qualify
them for yesterday election, their
taxes mad been paid and they had been
given tax rsceipts, The reoaipts were
distributed in the Office of prominent
lawyer. which place was thrnnged with
negroes all afternoon.
Immediately after the polls had been
opened it was decided to challenge every
person who attempted 10 vote, AZ thers
was reason to beieve that tho negroes
had not paid their taxes themselves or,
ii they had paid them, they had been
supplied with the necessary money by
Addicksites. 1t was determined to
observe the new Constitution pro-
visions regarding bribery. Conse-
quently many were not permitted to
vote on the ground that they had
directly or indirectly paid the taxes of
some who attempted TO vote. This, of
course, provoked the wrath OF the Ad.
dicksites, some OF whom swore ven
geance on the challengers. Between 40
and 90 negroes were turned down, be-
sides several Influential Addicksites,
whom, it was alleged, had aided in
paying the negroes taxes. For awhile
IL looked like there would be serious
disturbance. but this was ayerted.
Alderman Peter l.. Couper, Council.
man John Carrow and John Hutton,
Sr., presided over the election. AT the
beginning Alderman Cooper read the
law regarding elections and also read
from the new Constitution. Addicksites
Contended that the provisions of the
new Constitution did not apply to this
election. but their contention was over
| ruled. The total number of votes cast
was d30 At previous elections the
votes averaged 200. The result was as
| follows:
Citizens ticket-For president oil
Council, William Denney, 28l votes
for Councilman from the First district,
Geurge A. Milington, $685. for Coun-
Gilman from the Second district, Severn
Taylor, 275; for Councilman from tho
Third district, William M. Hazel, 276;
for Councilman from the Fourth dis.
trict, W. Salisbury Bostic, 2s3; for
assessor. L. G. l.. Smith, 2Ts.
Republican ticket-For president OF
Council. DR.. James II. Wilson, 1874
votes; for Councilman from the First
district, S. Il. Shaw, 40; for Council
man from the Second district. Erasmus
d. Burton, 13s; for Councilman from
the Third district. ID. g. Montgomery,
lS7; for Councilman from the Fourth
district, G. g. Wright, 129; for as-
SCISSOR, r. A. Black, l:i5.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
TEE PENINSULA FINANCIALLY
Is in Better Condition Now
Than For Several Years.
THE PEOPLE OWE LESS MONEY
And the PROSPECTS for Business
Are Fair.


G. G. Cameron, manager of r. G..
Dun Il Co. 's Mercantile Agency for
this district, furnishes Every Evening
with figures concerning failures for the
last four years. The figures for Della
ware include the whols State. Those
for Maryland embrace only Caroline.
Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's,
Somerset, Talbot, WicoInico and Worces-
ter counties, and for Virginia, Acco-
mac and Northampton counties. Mr..
Cameron thinks that the Peninsula is
in better shape financially now than il
has heen for several years, in that the
people owe less money than formerly.
and the prospects for fair business is
good. Storokeepers report that farmers
lave paid their back bills pretty
generally, and the Wholesale trade are
making closer collections, which bsne.
fits all classss.
Following are the figures for the year
1897 by quarters:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
HARD BATTLE With FLAMES
Destruction of F. A. Mitchelrs
Roofing establishment.
ADJOINING PROPERTY DAMAGED
The Fire Probably the Work of
incendiaries.


THIS roofing establishment OF Frank
A. Mitchell, No. 102 West Fifth etreet.
was damaged by fire to the extent of
$40, 900, on Saturday night, ard two
of Mr.. Mitchel's neighbors, Harry
Yerger OF M 4l9 Shipley street and
George Hard1astle & Son OF AIT Shipley
street, suffered losses of 50, 800 anu
81, GOO respectively. Messrs. Yerger aud
Hardcastle conduct picture frame es-
Establishments and the latter also does a
cabinet making business. The fiames
we're discovered about $50 o'clnck in
MIR. Mltchell's stable, but how the fire
originated is mystery. After the dis
trict companies had been called out it
soon became evident that the fremen
had stubborn fight before them and
general alarm which was sent out, drew
TO the scene all of the companies in
the city, and the tiremen did good SER
vice in preventing the flames from
spreading beyond the limits stated.
Soon after the fire was discovered in
the stable it coon communicated to Mr..
Alitchell's main building, fronting on
Fifth street, and, spreading in other
directions, set fire 10 the Hardcastle
anil Yerger buildings. The officers Of
the fire department managed the ap-
paratus well and effective work was the
result, while the police also did good
service in keeping tine people beyond
the fire limits. All three of the build
ings were damaged. the Mitchell placs
worse than the others, and the loss ON
stock In each case was considerable.
A II of the buildings are insured, as is
also the stock in each case, and the
actual loss to the owners will not be
very heavy. Mr.. Mitchell will rebuild
at once, and thu business of Messrs.
Yerger and Hardcastle will go on as
usual. There we're no serious accidents
on account of the fire. AS soon as ii
was discovered the horaes and wagons
were taken from Mr.. Mitchel's stable
to place of safety. Frederick Fergu.
son, member Of the Friendship Co.,
was slightly injured by floor giving
way. Shortly before o. clock yester-
day morning the FIRE again broke out, hut
was quickly extinguished by the mem
bers of the Washington Co. Somu
people are of the opinion that the fire
was of incendiary origin.
A fire also occurred Saturday even
ing at r. l.. Franks store, No. 22l
Maryland avenue, which is owned by
Mrs r. Ash. 1t was caused by the
explosion of an oil stove, and the loss
was about $40 which is covered by in
surance. Mr.. Frank had his hand
burned while attempting to extinguish
the baZe
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
FIRST AND HANOVER CHURCHES.


Question nf Their Consolidation Being Dis
eussed-win Probably Continue Separate
Several months ago the question of
consolidating two or more of the Pres
byterian churches, which are centrally
located, was agitated, but at mset-
ing of representatives it was considered
that nothing could he done. The
churches centrally located are Hanover,
Central and First. The last-named
church, since tho resignation of the
Kew. j. II. Milligan went into effect,
has had no regular pastor. and at a re-
cent meeting decided that it was not
ready to call one. 1t did, however, Gu
gage the REV. w. 10. Schall of Phila-
delphia, graduate OF Princeton, who
has been doing mission work, as supply.
The sudden death of the Rev. La
fayette Marks, u. D., having lett Han
over Church without a pastor, just
what effecr that might have upon the
former project OF consolidation is a
matter of speculation. If Hanover and
First churches should care to unite,
this would seem to be favorable time
to do so. AT one time or another Han
over has had offers for the purchase Of
its building but SO far has always con-
tinued IN possession.
A leading member of First Church
in speaking Of the situation Monday,
said that no steps have besn taken.
although it is discussed generally. AS
to First Church, he understood that
under the terms of its purchase. the
property could not be used for other
than church purposes. This puts a
difficulty in the way of First Church
joining with another church should it
SO desire. And altogether, the member
mentioned thought the probabilities
were that each church would have a
pastor of its own, and that there would
be no consolidation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Central Presbyterian Sunday school
haa elected tho following officers
Superintendent, William Is. Crosby
Assistant Superintendent, Lewia Z.
Bush; Superintendent of Homo Do.
partmeut, William S. Prickett; Secrs.
tary, George Barrett; Assistant Secro-
tary, Thomas j. Talley; Treasurer,
Harry McKaig; Librarian, Llewellyn
Jones; Assistant Librarian, q. Z.
Hulit; Musical Director, Paul L. Nc
Curly; Primary Denartment, Superin-
tandent, Miss May Taylor; Assistants
Miss Emma il. Remington and Miss
Anna Remington; Secretary and Treas
urer, j. II. Burns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
New Castle, Ian. IL. "A requiem high
mass was celebrated 10 ST. Peter's
Church ny the Rev. II. X. Bader yos-
terday morning. The sermon was de-
livered by the Rev. Father Miller on
Suffering Souls, ," The Rev. Edward
Il. Brady, pastor of the church, in
speaking Of the mission, said he was
highly pleased with the result. In
anawer to question he stated that be-
tween 500 and GOO persons received holy
communion and that there were over
100 converts. In answer to question
regarding the latter, Father Brady said
ha considered men who had not COM
pliod with their religious duties for 20
or 40 years and who sought conversion
at the mission were just as big converts
as if they had been Protestants all
their life time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
REso1 urloNs or fEspEcr.
On the Death of Dr. Lafayette Marks, la
Pastor of Hanover Church.

On the Death OF Dr. Lafayette Marks, late
Pastor of Hanover Church.
At q meeting Of the Board of Trustees
of Hunover Presbyterian Church tho
following resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, The hand of Divine Providence
has suddenly removed our beloved pastor
from the scene of his temporal labors and
the congregation who sat under his minis
try, and proiited by his example, are desir-
olls of testifying their respect for his
memory. and expressing their earnest and
alfeciionate sympathy with the household
deprived By this dispensation of its earthly
head therefore, be 1T
Resolved That We tenderly condole with
the family of our deceased minister in their
hour of trial and at1iicton, and devoutly
commend them TO the keeping of Him who
looks with plying eye upon the widowed
and fatherless.
Resolved, That in our natural sorrow for
the loss of faithful and beloved shepherd,
we find consolation in the belief that it is
well with him for whom we mourn.
Resolved, That while we deeply sympa-
thize with those who are bound to our de-
parted pastor by the nearest and dearest
ties. we share with them the hope of re-
union in better world where there are no
partings.
Resolved, That these resolutions be trans
mtted to the family of the deceased, as a
token of our respect and veneration for the
Christian character of good man gone TO
bis rest, and of the interest felt by his
late congregation in those he loved and
cherished. Alfectinnately,
William L. Griffith,
Thomas McComb,
George Il. Byron.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
Red Mems Jubilee Year.

In accordance with the special pro-
clamation of the Great Incohonee of
the United States. Robert I. Daniel of
Georgia, the present year is iuhi-
lee year with the Improved Order
of Red Men covering the various Reser-
vations, aud is being observed as such.
The proclamation was first advanced at
the meeting of the Great Council of the
United States in Philadelphia last
August and is intended to commemorate
the semi csntsnnial of the Red Mems
organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
Or. SCHmUcK I'm ON "BIRDs."
The Popular Lecturer Begins a Now Course
Itefnre tho Tnncfar


DIR. S. q. Schumacher of Wost Ches
tor gave another delightful lecture to
tho members of the Primary Teachers
Association Monday afternoon at the
Wollastnn School No. ., delivering the
first lecture of his course Upon Birds. I"
There was a large attendance and aside
from the pleasure that is derived from
the charming delivery of the subject.
matter, the lecture was instructive and
profitable and above ali, practical.
DIR. Schumacher said, "The study of
birds ia interesting to children bscause
the anatomy is not very materially
different from our own and the same
terms that are used in the physiology
classes may he used to describe
bird. . He had brought chicken for
discussion because it is easily procured
aud is commonly oissected for food.
He does not believe. however, in dis.
section in ths class room before the
High School is reached.
The lecturer was unable to take up
all the topics on the syllabus, and will
conclude it before those OF the next
lecture ure takon up.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

At meeting of tho Police Com
mission on Monday communication
was received from the Fame Fire Co.
asking that atrikor be placed in its
tower. Action was deferred until tho
next meeting. Bids were received for
repairing the police booths. but they
were not satisfactory. They were re-
ferred to Chief of Police Dolan. The
chief reported that he had collected
s2l. 80 for meals during the past six
months and Sc from pawnhrokers'
books, 1t was reported that all the
electrical apparatus had been insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

tn the Circuit Court Of Appeals,
Philadelphia, Monday, Judge Dallas
filed an opinion reversing the judgment
of the Circuit Court of that city, where
a verdict for $4,000 was rendered last
April in favor of Joseph II. Walls of
Milton, as damages for personal injuries
sustained. Walls, in October, 1895.
worked for the American Dredging 20.
as deck hand on dredge which was
engaged in deepening the channel of
the Delaware River and he was injured
by machinery. 1t was held that Walls
was guilty of contributory negligence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The New Castle County Law Library
Association held its annual meeting on
Saturday afternoon at this Court House
when the following officers wore elected !:
President, w. H. Porter: Vics- Prssi-
dent, Thomas Davis; Secretary and
Treasurer, David j. Reinhardt: exc.
cutive committee, Willard Salisbury,
John Biggs, II. II. Ward, George 4.
Elliott and Peter L. Cooper, Jr. Tho
library contains more than 1900
ynlnmas
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

A lamp exploded in the house 902
West atreet Monday night about 10. 40
o'clock. A still alarm was sent to the
Friendship eugnehou1e, hat the fire
was distinguished by several members
Of the Wilmington Bicycls Club before
the engine arrived. A fire also oc.
Cured at DIR. I. A. Brownie hothouse
in the rear OF No. 200 King street. The
chemical engine distinguished the blaze,
The damage was alight. ID.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Richard Lyons Held for Court-Three Per-
sons Accused of StenIIng Corn.

sons Accused OF Stealing Corn.
Richard Lyons was arraigned before
Judge Ball in Municipal Court Monday
morning charged with stealing cont
belonging to John Hughes. The coat
disappeared from the office of Thomas
Davis, No. 915 Market street, yester-
day and was found by Officer David
son in secondhand store. Max Deitz
had given Lyons SO cents for it, Lyons
said he got the coat from two men to
raise more money for drink. He was
held in 5000 bail for court.
August and Antonia Sabutta and
Lydia Kemski we're charged with the
larceny OF lot of corn. Officer John
Mclaughlin testified that on Monday
morning willis at Landlith station ho
saw the prisoners with bags of corn on
their backs. They dropped the corn
and ran away. He found the door of
f.. W. & b. freight car open. Charles
II. Cantwell of the railroud could NOT
give the number OF ths car. The Case
was continued until Friday morning
to allow an opportunity to secure evi.
dence in the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Capt. G. W. Nelson, manager of the
Baltimore Dredging Co.. was in this
city Monday and stated that his com
rany had completed the work at Dan
Baker Shoals. The tug George @.
Forbes, with machines and barges,
had been ordered to Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Dover, Jan. 10. The records of tho
First National Bank show that tho
sensational statement made in the Will
mingtun Sun, this morning, about the
alleged transactions Of Thomas S. Clarl.
with that bank, are untrue. President
RichaFdsnn and Cashier Collins declare
that the statement that Mr.. CLARK has
not kept an account in that bank since
1894 is positively false,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The annual meeting of the Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Go. of the State
of Delaware was held in it's building,
No. 1893 Market street, Monday morning
and the following managers were elected
for three years: Phillip Plunkett,
Samuel Bancroft. Jr., John 2. Cooh-
ran, John r. Tatum and Solomon NJ.
Curtis for two years, Hiram r. Burton,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
Funeral Of James lvea,ers.

James Wooters, who formerly lived
in Wilmington. died at Easton, Md,
Inst Friday, and the funeral took place
10 this city Monday, Interment was
made at Rivervisw cemetery. Deceased
was 67 years of age and for IS years
worked as Htairbuilder for Henry
Evang,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

William Mcconnell, brakeman on
the P.. ", & B. railroad, had his right
leg badly crushed while shifting cars
at Perryville Tuesday morning. He was
brought to this city by train md sent
to the homeopathic Hospital. 1t 10
thought amputation will be Necessary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Little Carrie Mcbride is slowly re-
covering from the injuries sho received
at the Stanton railroad crossing De-
cember 24th, whom her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs I. Wesley Mcbride, were killed.
She is still at the Delaware Hospital,
but will be ready to leave in short
time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Mrs. Sarah j. Robinson. aged 72 years,
widow of William j. Robinson and
sister-in law OF A. Gilbert Robinson,
died at her residence, 10. 1014 Monroe
street, on Monday. The body will be
taken to Delaware City for interment,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
Tho wbarfar. Claim Allovea.

In the United States court on Satur-
day afternoon Judge Bradford allowed
the claim of the Harlan & Hollinge-
worth Go. against the owners of the
steamship Laurada, for wharfage, 50
per day, aggregating 81, 339. 90.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
rn Eli a snna cnntrnot.

The Delaware Construction Go. has
sent its dredge Vim and ecoSs down
the Delaware River to take rp sand
which will be delivered at the govern
ment reservation, Delaware City, undor
the government contract recently re-
ceivod for l50, 900 cubic yards
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Maa Rebscca Conrsey, daughter OF
the Rev. Ralph 4. Coursey OF this
city, is suffering from scarlet fever at
the residence of her grandfather, Capt.
John Il. Covell, at CentroyIlle, Nd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

Tine new buildings committee re-.
porteu that DIR. ShortIilige had been
elected chairman of the committee TO
succeed Mr.. Baynard. Bids recaired
from W. b. Sharp & Co., j. y j. N.
Harman and NJ. Megary d Son for sup
plies were referred to the committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The following Methodist Episcopal
Churches has invited tho ministers
named to return as pastor next confer
ence year: Camdsn, the Rev. g. II.
Sheppard; Snow Hill, the Rec. S. NJ.
Morgan; Berlin, the Rev. e. q. Atkins
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13

The meeting of the NJ. E. Preachers
Association on Monday was devoted
to eIogizfng the late Rev. Lafayette
Marks, d. ID. RIM lrks were made by
the Reva. Ezre Tnger, John France,
W. L. s. Murray and j. .. Sypherd.
and Mossrs. Murray, France and Syp-
herd were appointed committee to
visit Mrs. Marks and express the sorrow
OF the association.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
RodRD or EDuc1rION.

William Lawton sworn In = McMaster's
History of The united States Adopted.
The Board of Education met Monday
night and William L. Lawton was
sworn in to succeed Samuel II. Baynard
of the Sixth ward. On motion of DIR.
Shortlidge, Mr.. Lawton was appointed
on all committees of which Mr.. Bay
pard had been member except the
book committee, and Lewis B. Morrow
was appointed on the book committee.
The book committee reported in favor
of adopting ths McMaster History of
the United States. as text book for
use in the schools and unfavorable to
adopting Judsun's Young American.
The report was adopted.
On the motion of DR., Shorslidge,
Edwin Ialley was reelected supervisor
of repairs to the schools.
The health committee ct conference
with the Board Of Health decided to
keep all children away from school for
OIL days after the house has been fumi-
gated in case of contagious diseases.
Secretary Bartram reported the loss
OF the check of Susanna Zane, janitress
of No. % School and the matter was
referred to the finance ccmmittas. a
Miss Blanche Williams, teacher ot
No. l6 School, rendered her rssigna-
tion, which was referred to the COM
mittee on teachers
The treasurer's report for the month
ending December 3ist, 1897, was as
follows:
DE.
Fund for new building committee. 81, ,6iS. 46
Fund for current expenses. ..... 22,54l.17
Appropriation Of City Council..... 11,7lS.SJ
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-13
Lev,ed on n Groc,ry stor,,

On judgment for 50. 600 in favor of
John johnson, Sheriff Finn has levied
on the grocary store of KrIsteoson Il
Bro, Eleventh and Heald streets.