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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
srATE ROARD or II EALrH.

Meeting IN This City ThurSdsy-YariouS Mat
tors Pertaining TO Public Health Com
sidered.
The Stats Board of Health met last
Thursday 10 the Clayton House. Those
present were Drs. Cooper, Lowber,
Clifton, Ellegood and Fowler, With
Secretary Frazer.
The subjects of quarantining Of cases
of diphtheria and closing schools in
places where the State Hoard at present
has M jurisdiction we're discussed. ii
was recommended that tho Legislature
be applied to for suitable legislation.
A communion was received from
The Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. in re-
lation to the use OF a uniform certifi-
cate for the removal of dead bodies
from one State to another.
The board expressed the opinion that
Bureau OF Health should be eEtab-
lished, instead of the marine hoapita
being allowed sole control 10 all cases
of contagious diseases. The secretary
with the hoard was instructed 10 pre-
pare resolutions which will be placed
| in the hands of the Senators from thii
State and legislation on this point
urged.
4 bottle of water was received from
DR.. pearce of Pleasanton, which wa'
Hent for the purpose of being analy2et
for microbes OF typhoid fever, a.
several families in that place had beer
i'll with fever and it was thought tina
the disease arose from the water. The
mattor was placed in the hands OF DR.
Cooper, with the understanding tina
he should use his discretion in th
matter OF having the wafer Examined
and an analysis be made by bacteri
ologist.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
DELAWARE SOCIETY Dimes.
Governor Tunnel Was tha Guest Of Honor
mud Ills H..alth Was Drunk standing.

Governor Tunnel Was thn Guest Of Honor
aud His Health Was Drunk standing.
New York, Feb. 49, --Ebe W. Tunnel,
Governor of Delaware, was The guest of
honor at the eighth annual dinner of
the Delaware Society of New York,
held last night at Delmonico's. lie
cat to the right of W. II. Stayton, who
presided. Others at tho guest table
were Judge Edward q. Bradford of the
United States District Court of Della
ware, John Biggs, Charles h. Hughes,
II. u. b. Stapler, W. Lac Cunnon and
Medford II. Cahonn of Wilmington.
At the close of The dinner Gov. Tun-
nell's health was drunk standing, and
he responded briefly, giving way to
Judge Bradford, who replied to the
toast, 1.-THE State OF Delaware. " The
society sang their association hymn,
"Dolaware, My Delaware" ana Mr..
Biggs, who is n son of OK Gov. Biggs,
anil who presided over the last Della
ware Constitutional Convention. spoke
on Deaware's New Constitution.
Mr.. Hughes spoke on "Greater New
York, Mr.. Cahonn on Caesar Rodney,
Delaware's Signer of the Declaration
OF independents, Mr.. Stapler, an OK
president of the society, ON 1.-The State
Of New York; and Mr.. Cannon on
John NJ. Clayton, once Secretary of
State Z"
Preliminary to the banquet husi
ress meeting was held. and these Off
csrs we're elected for the ensuing year /;
PRESIDENT, j. a. d. Dilworth; Vice
Presidents, J. u. Marshall and W. L.
Cannon; Secretary, S. l.. McQonigal -;
Treasurer, K. Il. Cochran.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
TnE sIsGERLr FAILuRE.

Declaration al a Dividend of Twenty Per
Gent Upon Chains Of Depositors of the
Chestnut street National Bank.
Philadelphia. Pa, Feb. Is. Comp
trollcr of the Currency Dawes, who came
here 10 look into The aiTairs OF the sus
pended Chestnut Street National Bank,
Inns approved the amended plan for the
reorganization, under adjustment of
the affnirs, OF the Chestnut Street
National Back tho Chestnut Street
Trust and Savings Fund Co., tine Singi
erly Pulp and Paper Mill Go. and o,
William M. Singerly. Mr.. Singerly
who is president Of the three com
panies. Ia also publisher of the Phila-
delphia Record, which ia incorporated
under tho name Of fhe Record Publish
ing Co, .
The reimbursement plan provides fol
the transfer, by Mr.. Singerly, at the
stock of the Record company TO the
managers Of the plan, as additional col
lateral, for the benefit of the creditors
of the corporations named. The stocl
shall become the property OK the mana
gers, and be subject 10 q voting trus
for six years, and to redemption, b.
| Mr.. Singerly, within the period o
six, years, upon the payment of Sl05 pc
share upon the preferred stock, with
per cent interest, and of par value ant
per cent interest upon the common
stock. The RecordH business manage
ment shall be controlled by board, Il
be elected by voting trust which
shall consist OF the managers of tn
plan and Sidney +. Tyler, president o
the Fourth Street National Bank. Th
managers Of the plan may be member
of the hoard Of management.
Comptroller Dawes returned TO Wash
ingtnn yesterday afternoon; and uIol
his arrival there, declared a dividen
of 20 per cent upon the claims of tn
dspositurs of the Chestnut Stree
National Bank.
Mr.. Dawes, before leaving here, CAV
out statement, to the effect that tn
present plan of reimbursement accord
with all the notifications heretofor
impused by him. The receiver of til
Chestnut Street National Bank, h
said, still has the right to procee
against stockholders and directors fc
their full liability under the law, q
we'll as against Mr.. Singerly, for th
full amount of his direct and indireC
liabilities. He added that the han
examiner, after careful scrutiny OF tn
paper of this bank, estimates that out
side of what may he realized from tn
liability of the stockholders and d
rectors, and from the debts of M
Singerly and his companies. there ca
still be realized, for depositoIs, fro
: general assets from GO TO 10 per cent I
, their claims, and that there is groun
for hope for substantial returns fro
! those additional assets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
PENINSULA r.la.inkAPHs.

Several canning establishments will
he erected at Conowinso.
Joseph W. Carter of Wye recently
suffered stroke Of paralysis.
John W. Tull, formerly OF Dorchester
county, died in Baltimore recently.
Jamea b. Lytle and Jean Atkins will
operats tomato cannery at Berlin.
Caleb r. Barrett, formerly Of Cecil
county, died at Salt Lake City recently.
John S. Writ has bought tho Nc
Nance farm, Cecil county. for 81, 625.
The Sunnyside farm, near Denton,
has been sold TO J. ". Kerr for 81, 500.
The Rev. Jacob Manning, formerly OF
Cambridge, died at Farmvillo, Va, ON
Tuesday week.
Alfred Kirk has been appointed as
sociate Judge of the Cecil county
Orphans Court.
W. w. Roberts andswilism Taylor OF
Baltimore will operats canning fac
tory at Cambridge.
A basket and crate factory will be
erected near Berlin, and one will be
erected at Powellivlls.
Mrs. Bessie Humphreys, wife Of
Major Randolph Humphreys OF Sails
bury. died on Tuesday week.
William E. Hopper aud W. Lake Rob
insnn Of Cambridge have bought the
stallion Linkwood Chief.
II. A. Roe and +. r. Ros have bought
from the executors of Andrew b. Roe a
largs cauninghouss near Greensboro for
81, 800
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
NATIONAL UNiPERsITY.
An Appeal by the George Washington
Memorial Association.


Memorial Association.
The following appeal to the people Of
Delaware has been issued 10y Mrs.
Elizabeth Clarke Churchman, chair
man for Delaware of the George Wash
ington Memorial Association:
Washington bequeathed in his will
(date of 1779) the sum OF $50. 600 in
bonds to Congress-, IN trust, to found a
National University for the highest
education.
"The trust was neglected and the
value of the legacy lost. Many eminent
men have since attempted to persuade
Congress to take action toward the
crease, hut without success.
"a bill has Just been introduced in
Congress providing for the establish
mant of the University.
IAN auxiliary COMMITTEES OF patriotic
women has planned popular movement
for the erection of the first of the
National University buildings The
plan is to make February 22d the
nations offering day for this purpose,
in order that the cornerstone may be
laid in December, 1899, the Tooth ami
vesary OF the baquest ....
lub IlEDJoCb was ubhE W buo uSuTt VI
the Father OF His Country and the
fulfilmsnt of the wishes should be (
sacred trust and opportunity be giver
to every Blue Hens Chicken to ioir
hands in this good work..
18th. cooperation Of all schools,
societies, clubs. 0rders and organiza
tions of every kind is earnestly re
quested. Will not every man anc
woman contribute five cents and ever.
child one penny for the good Of tn,
cause on the anniversary of the brit
OF Washington.
1.-The sum thus realized would maxi
a creditable Offering. AL sums, lHrgl
or small, will be received and ackuowl
edged through the public press by th
treasurer of the State, George Lodge
Esq. Ninth and Market streets, Will
mington, 10 behalf of the Washington
| Memorial Association. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
IMPORTANT COMMERCIAL MOVE.
Tho Kent Building Purchased by Ferdi-
nnnd BlumenthaI a. Co.

Tho Kent Building Purchased by Ferdi-
nnnd BlunentIaI Il Co.
f. Blumenthal IL Co., manufacturers
Of glazed kid, whose main Wilmington
plant ia at Lancaster avenue and Mon
roo ntreei, have bought the large six
story warehouse known as the Kent
Building, at Orange and Water streets,
and also all OF the property in the rear
of the building running 10 the Chris
tiHnH River. The property MEASURES
462 feet inches on Orange street and
has frontage and wharfage OF so feet.
Tho entire building ami adjoining
property will be used for tho purpose
OF receiving and storing hides.
The new owners Will at once begin to
make alterations TO suit tne purpose for
which the property was purchased.
Architect Frank K. Carswoll has been
engaged to draw the plans. All of the
buildings in the rear of tho Kent
Building will be- demolished and the
entire property between the main
building and the wharf will he covered
by one .and "a hnlf-etory building. The
wharf will be practically reconstructed
and deepened and steam hosting ma
chinery will be erected, and with il
the boats bringing the hides to thii
city will lie unloaded.
An electric light rlant complete
engine, boiler and dynamos will hi
installed in the large building and thl
entire place will ho lighted Thereby
Two elevators will he placed in thu
main building. so that tho mHteria
can be transported TO aud from Thu
upper tonrs with dippatch.
Mr.. Patzowssy expects TO have th
buildings ready for use by about tn
middle of March.
The company now employs abou
], 800 people. and as soon aa the ney
warehouse is in shape there will Z
| work for number Of others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

of his salary be must provide an Office,
and recently it has become necessary to
employ an assistant.
Dover, Fob. Is. In tie House i. S.
Hopkins gave notice OF bill pro.
wiling that when the attorney general
attends the Supreme Court of the
United Statps, or any other court out
side Of Delaware, in the interests OF the
state. tho compensation allowed him
for such service shall be paid by the
State treasurer wher his bill 10 ap.
proved by the Chancellor and Chief
Justice.
Representative Cheairs introduced
hill authorizing clorks of the peace to
issue quarterly licenses TO petldlers and
other retail merchants. The annual
license in such cases is so ana the
quarterly license Sl2. 30.
Representative Smith introduced a
bill providing that where persons are
appointed to Office by the Governor and
they fail Of confirmation by the Senate.
their fees paid for tho ommisBions
shall he returned to them.
The House passed the bill making
| the salary Of the Secretary Of Stats
81. 600 annually, payable quarterly.
! In tho Senate nothing was tlone ex-
cept to concur in the House resolution
| providing fnr ad iournment
| Much opposition has already do
vcluped to the bill reappsaing the law
requiring the Levy Courts TO aprro.
| pirate 5000 year to Sunday. schools,
which is 10 tine hands of representa-
| tvs Davis, and must Of tine members,
| it ia believed, are not in favor Of
passing such q hill. Mr.. Davis has not
introduced tho bill, and, in speaking
of tho matter, he said he gnyo notice Of
tho bill, at the request of another per
son, and Mt the Tina he had not the
slightest intimation of its meaning.
lie knew he would have an opportunity
to Investigate it's provisions before
introducing it. He Ia now making the
investigation. 1t has been claimed for
the bill that the law providinS for the
appropriations is Unconstitutional. but,
as far as could he ascertainei yesterday,
this claim had not been clearly estab
lished. Those who are oppusci to the
bill contend that the present law il
constitutional and there ia nu reason
for repealipg it. Therefore, upon the
constitutionalty of the law will de
pend in a large measure the fate o
the bill.
Architect Frank r. Carswell wal
here yesterday looking after the progress
OF the work at the State House. II,
and Contractor Fisher went over tht
building and the work go far as 1T ha
progressed was improved,
The members ars talking of the worl
that will be necessary to fit he build
ing for the occupancy of the large
} Legislature next winter. A smal
, quantity of work 10 yet to be done. ant
after this is completed the matter o
, furniture will DO considered. 1t j
, probable that this matter will be il
, the hands of the committee on altera
tions The general opinion is that
I will be necessary to procure new furni
ture, in the way of desks and chair
B for both houses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Seafurd, Fsb. IS. Frank d. Thatcher
and Miss Helen Hayes, the former
of Wilmington. were married in
the Protestant Episcopal Church on
Wednesday. the Rev. l.. Il. Combs
officiating. Paul Thatcher of Whining
ton WIS hest man. and Miss Bertha
Hayes, sister of the bride, was main
of honor. Brooks u. Ross and Charles
W. Robinson were ushers NJ as Lucille
Ross played tho wedding march. The
bride was given away by her mother,
Mrs. Owen Hayes The former wore a
gray travelling suit, with hat TO match,
and carried Bride roses. Mrs. Hayes
was gowned 10 black elk, with laven-
der trimmings. Miss Hayes was cos
TUNED in white silk mousseliue, with
ACCORDION. plated waist, and carried
pink carnatinns. The church was
decorated with palms and flowers.
Many guests were present. After the
wedding breakfast, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thatcher started on Northern tour.
They will reside at No. GOO Washing
ton street, Wilmington. and will be
"at home" after March LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
THE DISASTER TO THE MAINE.

Council Passes Resolutions OF sympathy
Act III Interest OF IiarbOr Improvement
Endorsed.
Tho City Council heli its regular
meeting last Thursday ami tho following
resolutions, offered by MIR. Rohertson,
were read, and adopted by a rising
vote:
Whereas, On the night of February
10th. 1893, the battloship Maine, of
the United States Navy, was destroyed
by an explosion while lying at anchor
in the hnrbor OF Havana, Cuba. causing
an appalling loss Of life; and,
Whereas. Ii is BETTING that tho
municipal authorities OF the city OF
Wilmington should express the sorrow
felt by our citizens, both for the loss
to the country and to the families Of
those whose death was caused by the
unfortunate calamity; therefore, be it
Resolved. That the sympathy aud
coincidence of our municipality be con
yeyed to tho President of the United
States aud through him to the families
of the deceasei officers and sailors OF
the said United Stntes STEAMER Maine,
destroyed by an explosion IN The harbOr
| Of Havana 0n the night OF February
10Th, 1893. and he it further
Resolved, That tho flag OF the
City Hall lis displayed at halfmast for
30 days, the military period of mourn
ing"
Chairman Cannon of the lire com
mittee invited the Mayor and Council
to the annual inspection of the Fire
Department on the following Monday
evening.
| The finance committee recommended
| the refunding OF taxes on tbs property
of Henry Conrad, deceased, paid by
| Henry q. Conrad, amounting 10 81. 56.
The report was adopted ami an order
| drawn for the amount.
a communication from the Board oil
Trade wus presented, containing the
proposed bill for the improvement OF
the Christiana River, whereby 10 cents
will he appropriated by Council fol
every 81 appropriated by the govern
ment. The bill allows Council tr
borrow 500, QUO but not more thar
$50, 600 in ono year. The bill wal
unanimously approved. Mayor McL,ear,
William Lawton and Patrick Neary
members of the Bnari of Trade
thanked Council for it's action on thu
matter. Messrs. Smith, Leary. Oberly
and Fisher spoke in favor of the bill
and said it was the only way to en-
courage new Industries to come 10 thi
city.
On motion o; Mr.. Smith. Council
decided to go to Washington to-mor
row with the Board OF Trade ant
urge an appropriation for the improve
ment OF the harhor. The finance com
mittee reported favorably on the reso
luton to transfer $500 from tn
navigation fund to tho public building
fund and it was adopted.
City Treasurer Curry reported tn
balance in the Union National Ban
for current expenses to be S65, S76. 40
in each of the four depository banks
s2l, 10; special PARK fund. S23, 093. 7I
lie reported the following collections
From Eugene Sayers, for taxes, $1,000
Edmund Mitchell, for taxes, 81, 400
The monthly appropriation, 81, 7lS. s.
for the Board Of Education was allowed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The Philadelphia, Wilmington &
baltimore Railroad Go. has contracted
with the pencuyd bridge works for an
iron bridge over the Big Patuxent
River The bridge. which measures
20S feet in length. will be one Of the
finest ami most substantial along the
line of the company's tracks. The
placing of the new bridge spana and
the removal of the old one will he
under the direct supervision of Master
of Bridges j. l.. Smith of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Three-Day Personally Conducted Tour vim
p. Il. X.


The three-dsy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS tour
of the Pennsylvania railroad, Thursday,
March Sd, presents an excellent opportunity
to become thoroughly familiar with the
National Capital at slight expense. Visits
will be made, under the intelligent direction
OF All experienced tourist agent, to all the
principal nonts of interest. the Capitol,
Executive Mansion. Congressional Library.
the Monument, National Museum, &c. An
experienced chaperon will also accompany
the party as companion for the unescorted
lady tourists.
The rate. S14.5O from New York. Sill. sc
from Philadelphia and propcrtionate rates
from other points, includes all necessary
expenses during the entire trip-transporta.
ton, hotel accom- modations and gui,les
Persons desiring to return via Gettysburg
may do so by purchasing tickets ut 50 extra
which include this privilege An opportunity
will also be afforded TO visit Mt. Vernon and
Arlington at slight additional expense.
For itineraries, tickets, and full informa'
ton apply TO ticket agents: Tourist Agent
1876 broadway, New York; or address George
w. Boyd Assistant General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Master Carpenter J. l.. Smith of the
r.. W. IL d. railroad has fnrce of
men at work making arrangements for
the placing in position at the French
street station Of large scales for the
purpose of making thu weighing OF bag
gage more convenient. Heretofore ii
has been necessary to weigh freight in
packages singly. This will he obviated
ana the work done with greater dis
patch and less trouble.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

A two.story frame house belonging
to Mahlon Foster, at No. 2i07 Ian.
caster avenue, caught firs Friday morn
Ing about 10. 30 o'clock. The fire
started in the front room on the second
floor in a closet. burning the front
room pretty badly and damaging the
second room on tho same floor. The
alarm was struck from box No. 53 and
the engines responded quickly, hut a
chemical engine was tho ouly one used.
Nobody knew how the fire started, for
there wRR no fire in the rootd at the
time. The loss was said to be about
$500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Married In the Parlors Of the Clayton House
After Midnight.

Miss Katherine wholan of Clifton
Heights, Pa. and ". W. Strandbridge
of New York, wers united In marriage
midnight Thursday week in the parloIs
of the Clayton House, by tine Rev. j..
ID. G. Hanna, who was called from his
he'd to perform the ceremony. The
party arrived in this city shortly
before IL o'clock in the evening and
stated that they desired to obtain a
marriage license. Detective Witsil
directed the party to the home OF
Magistrate Sasse, who arose from his
bed and went to his Office, where be
issued the license.
The party then went in search of q
preacher and called tho Rev. J. d. c.
Hanna from his bed. Finding tina!
there was no reasonable objection, he
went to the Clayton House, where the
ceremony was performed. The wit
nesses were: Manager hoffman. De-
tective Walter Witsil, Mahlon Belts,
Wilbur Sasse and George L. Stand.
bridge, a cousin of the groom.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Tho Body Of Edward L. Walton F0und
Floating IN the Delaware River.
Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. ls.-The
body of Edward b. Walton. who was
chief clers to Charles Z. Pugh, second
vice. president of tho Peunsy rail-
road, was found to-day, floating in the
Delaware River opposite this city. The
body was badly deComposed, and was
identified by papers and cards in the
pockets of the clothing.
Mr.. Walton disappeared on November
goth, nothing having been seen or heard
OF him since that time until to-day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Mrs. Asaneth Dempsey died Thurs
day morning, at the residence OF her
son, Representative Charles g. Demp'
sey, Mt Brandywine Springs. Mrs.
Dempsey was rs ears OF. age and was
a native Of this State. She is survived
by four sons. Tee funeral services were
held ut the residence of her son on
Saturday .morning. Inteaueut was
made at GLASGOW Presbyterian GENE
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

Dr. James Carrow of Odessa, who
has been i'll for some time, will shortly
remove to Denver, Col, in search OF a
more congunial climate. Dr. Carrow
mad under consideration the matter OF
removing to New Castle and there con.
tinuing his practice His recent illness
has caused other arrangements TO be
made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24
Quarterly Conference of scott Church.

At the fourth quarterly conference of
Scott NJ. L. Church, which was held
last week, resolutions were adopted
expressing their appreciation of the
manner in which DR.. il. i. Barrett,
tine presiding elder, whose term expires
with the coming session of the annual
conference, las directed the admins
trations of their church. Resolutions
we're also adopted requesting DR..
Barrett to do all in his power to secure
the return of the Rev, +. z. Harris to
Scott Church for another year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

The United States circuit Court Of
Appeals, last week, sent a mandate to
the United States District Court OF
Philadelphia, affirming the verdict in
the case of Capt. John y. Hart, who
was convicted year ago OF aiding the
steamer Laurada 10 a filibustering ex-
petition to Cuba. Senator Gray does
not expect to take further appeal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-24

George Thompson, who died recently
in this city, left an estate valued at
$40, Goo lie made a hequest Of $500 TO
the wardens and vestrymen OF the
Church of the Ascenson, C!aymont OF
which he was member and vestry.
man, and of 800 u the Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery,