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CHARTER AND THE MAYOR
1t Lodges Power of Department
Appointments in the Hands of
That Executive.

That Executive.
At the meeting of the joint committees
of the Board of Trade and City Council
last night to consider the new city
charter, the council committeeman were
conspicuous by their abeence, not one of
the committee being present. Those
present for, the Board OF Trade COM
mittee we're:
Patrick Neary, Jerome B.. Bell, George
w. Bush and William P. Bancroft. Nine
sections of the bill were considered.
1t was the opinion of the members of
the Board OF Trade committee that the
power OF appointing the head of the de-
partments should be lodged with the
Mayor as the bill provides. 1t was de-
cided, however, to await an expression
of opinion from the members of Council
committee as to whether the Mayor
should be limited in making his ap.
pointments to the five districts con-
sidered.
The members uf the Council committee
are expected to report on it at the next
meeting. Also on the matter of electing
Councilmen.
An amendment was made that the
Mayor in selecting the heads of the de-
partments should do SO with reference to
qualifications and practical knowledge
of the person appointed by him for var
ious departments. The bill demands that
the Mayor appoint three of the heads of
the departments from the opposite politi-
cal party to which he belongs thus leav-
ing two to appoint from his own party.
Those present last night thought that
| the bill should be SO amended that COun.
Gil might consent to one appointment
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made delegate along with the other

made delegate along with the other
delegates.
1t is believed that all of the eighty will
sign the petition and many others. DR..
Baker, is considered a member of the
Wilson faction but the signers received
to the petition last evening were OF all
| factions.
No one seemed to be able to say who
had been appointed in DIR. Bakers
place. Some of the ministers were most
emphatic in their remarks that DR..
Baker ought to be given chance by the
| bishop to defend himself from any
charges or questions raised against him.
There has been some trouble between
| DR.. Baker and Rev. V. S. Collins, prin-
cipal of the Conference Academy at
Dover, and remarks made by Rev. Col
| Inns in conference on Thursday were, it
is said, aimed at DIR. Baker. Rev. Col
| lirs' original poem ON ~ want to be an
elder" was also apparently-a hit at
him.
At meeting of the trustees of the
Academy the other day, DR.. Baker and
Rev. Collins met and shook hands and
it was thought that the whole matter
was at an end.
1t is said that certain laymen are TAX
ing advantage of this trouble and using
it as an argument with the bishop
against DIR. Baker.
1t is said that some of the churches
down the State are opposed to DR.. Baker
and this is claimed was manifested by
the action of the Seaford church in
adopting resolution calling for reduc-
tion of $500 in his salary ss presiding
elder.
DR.. Baker was appointed two years
ago. The term is four years, but elders
are supposed to be appointed each year.
He was then preaching on the Salisbury
district. There was some opposition at
the start to him on the Dover district,
but he has worked hard despite it, and
made friends of many who were at first
opposed to him.
Ministers say that there is principle
involved that If arbitrary action of this
kind is taken without good reason they
do not know who will be the next
victim.
The Petition.
The petition to be presented to the
bishop is as follows:
wilmington, Del, March 26, 1900.
''To Bishop e. G. Andrews,
"Dear Brother,
eve, the undersigned members of the
Wilmington Conference, in the interest
OF the conference and our beloved
church, request that you will re-appoint
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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE TUESDAY. MARCH 81 1900

Bro. Charles S. Baker, D. D., presiding
elder of the Dover district"
1t was predicted that three-fourths OF
the members of conference would sign
the petition.
1t was said last night that Rev. r. 7.
Coursey would not be returned to Har-
rison Street Church. There may be a
change at Mt. Salem. Rev. DR.. Hanna,
Rev. DIR. Murray and Rev. DIR. L. L.
Barrett and Rev. DIR. r. III. Adams are
mentioned for Harrison Street Church.
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TWO INQUEsTs HELD.
One Man Committed Suicide, Other
Was Killed on Railroad.

Coroner Vaude>er held an inquest last
night over the remains of Howard p.
Carpenter, who committed suicide last
Thursday afternoon. The verdict was
that he died from a gun shot wound self
inflicted while suffering from the effects.
of insomnia,
An Inquest was also held over TIE re-
mains OF John Smith, colored, who was
killed on the r., w. & &. Railroad last
Thursday night, and verdict of death
from being accidentally struck by train
No. 81, on the p, w. 4 B. Railroad,
March %, 1900. was rendered.
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Municipal Court Cases.

The CASE OF John Evans, coIored,
charged with stealing chickens, was re-
newed at the session of Municipal Court
last evening. John was held in 5000 bail
for Court of General Sessions. The cases
Of Dominick Laubacker, charged with
receiving. stolen goods, and the gang of
Juvenile freight car looters, were con-
tinued until Wednesday morning.
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The Sons ofDeIaware.

The Sons OF Delaware of Philadelphia
have planned delightful affair to take
place at the society's rooms in the Betz
Building, Philadelphia, Tuesday, April
8, at O'clock p. m. The occasion will
be an ''evening Of story and song," COM
plimentary to the society, by M So II. X.
Murdoch, ,elocutionist and Shakespearean
scholar, and Miss Edith List, soprano.
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VIII be Launched Saturday.

The launch of the steamship Mamma
Hatta, building at the yards OF the Har-
Ian & Hollingsworth Company, will
take place on SATURDAY at noon. Miss
Amy Clare Hutton, granddaughter of
Walter Shriver, director of the Steam
ship Company, will christen the b at.
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without consenting to all five of them,
meaning that they might accept one or
more and refuse the others, just as the
case may be. 1t was also thought that
Council should have fourteen DAYS in
which to consider an appointment by
the mayor if they desired that length Of
time. The committees will hold another
meeting next Monday night.
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Orphans Court Work.

Resident Judge SpIuance presided at
the session of Orphans Court Yesterday
and gave permission to Harry Emmons,
administrator OF James H. Simmons, to
sell real estate for the payment OF debts.
Leave was granted to I. Bayard Heisel
to amend his exceptions to the first and
final account of John Ii. Simms, ad-
ministrator of Joshua l.. Simms.
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Died slttingin Chair.

While sitting at the parlor window
Sunday afternoon Miss Matilda Brad
dock, OF No. 81 Ivy road, Kentmere, cx-
pired and was discovered sitting in the
chair dead by Mrs. Alfred Braddock, her
sister-in.law. DIR. John P. Wales was
summoned and stated that death was
due to heart disease.
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Sells Revenue stamns.

For the first time revenue stamps were
on sale at the county Court House yes
terday. Recorder OF Deeds Delaware
Clark will hereafter sell them, which
will be great convenience.
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Trainmen'ssNarrow Escape.

A shifting engine in the West Yard
collided on Saturday night with some
freight cars. The caboose was demolished
and engineer Thomas Decamp and fire.
man Holton r. Yarnall were pinned in
the wreck. They were rescued by the
train crew with axes.
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River Dredging FINISHED.

The work of dredging the Christiara
river is about completed and the New
York Dredging Company will remove
their machines to League Island. The
Chrsiiana river has be, IL dredged to the
depth of 81 feet.
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Slight Fire.

A wash shed at the home of Thomas
Donahue, at Rising Sun, was DESTROYED
by fire about o'clock this morning, The
house was not seriously damaged. The
loss, which was small, is covered by in.
Surance
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Contract for Dredging.

A large contract has been received by
the Hughes Brothers & Bangs Company
for work in the harbor at New York.
The Jackson & Sharp Company is now
building several large scows for the COM
ronu
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The Weather Forecast.

The indications for today are thaa
fair, southerly winds Will prevail.
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740; number of Epworth Leagues, 40;
Epworth League members, 9, 1872; Junior
Leagues, 81; Junior League members,
037.
Salisbury District - Number, 119;
number Of officers and teachers, 1927;
number of scholars of all grades, l3,1Gl;
average attendance, S,2l7; conversions,
!, ,679; number OF Epworth Leagues, 40;
League members, 2.490; Junior Leagues,
20; Junior League members, 1,225.
Wilmington District Number, 72;
number of officers and teachers, 1,457;
number of scholars of all grades, 1900;
average attendance. 7,2l1; number OF
members in the Home Department, 297;
conversions, 532; number of Epworth
Leagues, So; Epworth League members,
1913; Junior Leagues, 12; Junior League
members, AGO.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-02-03

Grange Meeting. The regular quar-
terly meeting of Montgomery County Po-
mona Grange was held at Olney on Janu-
arY 25th. Thirty voting delegates from the
sub oranges Of Montgomery and Prince
Georges counties and a number of visitors
assembled in the very commOdious and
comfortable hall at OlneY, and had a very
interesting day.
The morning session was occupied with
plan for co operative buying of farm and
household supplies. We endorsed bill
providing for the analysis of all commercial
feed stuffs, as fertilizers are now, and bill
for testing and guaranteeing seeds.
On motion of Prof Taiaferro, il was IRE.
solved that the present session OF the Mary
land Legislature should provide for teach.
ing nature studies in public schools"
On motion of G.. f. Brooke, it was ire
solved that 10 all civil suits the party swear
ing out the warrant shall give bond for the
costs OF the trial"
On motion OF John G. Bentley, it was ire
solve that we endorse the petition now be-
ing circulated asking the Legislature 10 en-
large the jurisdiction Of all magistrates 80 as
TO include all cases that do not require a
trial by jury"
We were glad Of the presence Of Worthy
State Master Ager. Next meeting will be
held at Liberty Grove last Thursday in
April. SECRETARY.
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Marriage Statistics Of Montgomery
County.

During the year 1885, there were issued
from the Clerks Office 224 marriage licenses,
as follows:
In January ID, in February 10, in March
Ia, in April 20, in May ID, in June IS, IN
July 10, in August 10, in September 90, in
October %, in November "a, in Deem
Der 81.
To white persons l49 were issued; to
colored persons rs
OF the persons to whom licenses were
issued, SO males and SO females were non
residents of the county.
The average age of males 28.2 years, and
the average age of females 80 33 years. The
Oldest male was IS years, the Oldest female
81 years. In % cases the woman was older
than the man, and 10 IL cases the ages were
the same. In one case the man was IS years
older than the woman, and in one case the
woman was IL years older than the man.
OF the males, 106 were between 81 and 90
years of age; 81 between 20 and 30 years
% between 30 and So years; IL between 80
and 40 years; between 40 and AS years
5 between as and so years; 3 between 80
and So years; between So and so years
3 between go and 65 years.
OF the females, 90 were under 20 years of
age; 90 between 20 and % years; 80 be-
tween % and 30 years; IL between 30 and
So years; 8 between SO and 40 years 3 be-
tween 40 and As years; between As and 90
years; 3 between so and So years; 1 be-
tween 80 and IS years.
OF the males, AZ per cent married before
they were 25 years old, and rs per cent be
fore they we're 80 years old.
OF the females, 81 per cent married under
30 years of age; 70 per cent under 25 years,
and 87t per cent under 30 years.
OF those to whom licences were issued, 20
were widowers, 10 were widows, and Of
the men and of the women had been di.
vorced
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Maryland Legislature.

The Maryland Legislature reassembled
Monday night
In the House Mr.. Knott introduced a bill
to substitute John Eager Howard tor Han
son as the subject of one of the statues for
Statuary Hall, ir Washington.
Senator Bouic on Monday introduced a
joint resolution complimenting the Govern.
ment on the termination of the war with
Spain; extending the sympathy of the State
to the oppressed nations of the earth recon =.
mending that everybody be allowed to gov
ern themselves, and providing a testimonial
for Admiral Schley. 1t was referred to the
Committee on Federal Relations.
Senator Bouic also introduced two petit
tons from the Montgomery County Pomona
Grange providing that persons swearing out
warrants in civil suits give bond for the
cost, and the other that the Legislature pro.
vide for nature studies in the public schools.
Senator Williams, of Anne Arundel, has
introduced bill providing for the erection
of new State building for the accommoda-
ton of the Court of Appeals, library and
other purposes.
The Republican Senators and Delegates
held conference and decided to oppose the
County School Board law and the educa.
tional test for voters.
Senator Rohrback, of Frederick, will soon
introduce a bill providing that graduates of
either st. Johns College, at Annapolis, or
of the Western Maryland College, at West.
minister, shall be deemed qualified to teach
in the public schools without further ex-
animation.
Mr. Duncan, of Baltimore city, on Tues
day introduced bill providing for con-
stitutional amendment, enabling nine out of
twelve jurors to render verdict in civil
cases.
The bill for the reorganization OF tn g
county school boards of the State was on
Tuesday reported favorably by Senator
Brewington, chairman Of the Education
Committee, and was, upon motion ex-senator
Williams, of Hartford, made the special Or
der for Thursday at O'clock.
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Linden Items

A laughabe comedy known as THAT
Rascal Pat" also tableaux, Rotations, cake
walk, ETC., will take place at st. Johns Hall,
Forest Glen, on the evening of February
9th, for the benefit of purchasing supplies
eeded in the new public school here.
Mr.. Daniel Voeghler, the venerable "vil-
lage blacksmith who was stricken with
paralysis last week, is said to be improving
in Garfield Hospital. He is unmarried and
has few relatives in this country.
Rev. X. L. McNair will preach at the
Presbyterian Church here next Sunday at
4P. NJ. Subject The Witch Of Endor.
Mr.. j F. Beall, of Della, Frederick coun-
ty, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. @. W.
Wolfe, of Linden.
January 30, 1900. T.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-02-03
A gang of thieves has been operating az.

A gang of thieves has been operating ex.
tensively in this county within the past
two week. Several nights ago Charles
Bohrer, near Bethesda, had his chicken
roost robbed Of lot of chickens, and the
following night the corn house Of Mr.. STALL
smith, who resides near Beane, was entered
and large quantity Of corn stolen. Last
Friday night presumably the same gang
stole about 800 pounds of meat and about so
chickens from Mrs. Helen Petty, near Mont.
rose, and the same night Frank Maught, of
the same locality, was robbed Of nearly
every chicken he possessed. The thieves
also visited the premises upon which Thos.
II. Zepp and John johnson, of Montrose,
live and took large quantity OF meat, about
100 pounds of lard, four turkeys, and several
other things.
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Rockville Bakery and Con-
fectionery!

FRESH BREAD 4c per loaf-26 bread
tickets, 81 g. y. D.
Try our home made Mince Meat, lac ID.
Cocoanut grated to order, 20c 10.
Charlotte Russo, Ice Cream, ETC., made to
order. Weddings and parties supplied re-
duced prices to churches, lodg, etc., for
large quantities. 0ut-of-towu orders solicit
ed.
ull line OF Toys, Dolls, Wagons, Gro
quet Sets and Base Ball Goods on hand.
Pound and Fruit Cake, Jelly Roll, zoe ID.
Large Pies, l3c, two for 2bc Layer Cakes
TO order.
OYSTERS, best selects, sold by measure
and served in all styles. Lunches served.
Va Telephone connection.
II REISINGER,
Rockville, Md.
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Jurisdiction Of Magistrates.

hditOr Sentinel The undersigned com.
mittee, representing the unanimous vote and
united action OF lou farmers clubs and the
County Grange Of Montgomery county, de-
sire to explain in your paper our intentions
In sending out a petition Tor signature on
the question Of enlarging the jurisdiction Of
magistrates.
We believe that practically all the tax.
payers Of this county are unanimous 10
iaVoring a measure that will give US more
prompt administration OF justice 10 INSIDE
meanOrs and petty crimes and that will re-
duce the present very heavy expense TO the
county entaled by committing all such cases
to the Circuit Court. The question has been
fully discussed over the county tor two years
and we have yet TO hear a dissenting voice
to the above proposition that did not ema-
nate from some one Interested in drawing
business to the county seat.
A bill has been introduced by our es
teemed Senator, WIN. Veirs BOuic, which,
though good in many respects, does not meet
the approval OF the people because II pro-
poses TO centralize the business into Jour
police courts, and creates more salaried
offices. OF course this system would prob
ably keep many cases out Of the county Jail
that now have TO spend month or two
NutItt Oul ~ WDuiu iulhll hu'
expense, and we think would give no better
results than the good old way OF letting each
and every magistrate decide promptly all
cases that may properly come within his
Constitutional powers.
What the people want is home rule. 1t
is extremely imp Jrtaht for the guidance OF
our legislators NOW at work on the measure
that full and free expression Of opinion he
promptly given uDOn this issue, and we call
upon all men Of standing and influence, not
only ~ sign the petition to enlarge the Juris-
diction OF all magistrates, but TO express
personally or by letter ~ our representatives
the evident desire OF the people of their re-
spective neighborhOOds.
signed Asa NJ. 5tabler, representing the
Enterprise Club; John q. Bentley, Mont
gomery Club; Augustus Stabler, M. d.,
Farmers Club; Alfred g. Tolson, White
Oak Club; Il. l.. Hartshorne, County
Grange.
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SchleytOn Items.

Mr.. Nathan r. Selby, former resident
of our vicinity, died on Monday last at the
home of his son Eden, in Galthersburg. Mr..
Selby was "a years of age.
Col Frank Herrell and Mr.. WIN. Sud
OATH report seeing the Cedar Grove bear in
Mr.. f. W. Jones pines last Tues lay.
The debate on expansion will take place
next Friday evening, it having been post
poned owing to Indictment weather.
Mr.. r. L. Ellis, of Winston, N G., was
in town to-day.
Mr.. Edward s. Hunter is quite i'll.
Our people would be pleased to see the
road opened from here To Ounce Orchard,
as it would place US in much closer connec-
ton with the railroad
Mr.. Alex. Harriss has secured several
large contracts lately for barrack lumber.
The Travliah Gun Club had meet on
Saturday last, but made poor showing as
to craftsmanship. The best score made
was l6 broken clay pigeons out of 80.
Scheyton, Jan 30, 1900 JUNIUs.
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Darnestown District Items.

The NJ. 1. Club met at the residence of
DR.. r. B. Beall, in Jamestown, on the at.
ternoon of Wednesday, January 18th, at 3
o'clock. The meeting was one of the most
interesting and instructive of the year, for
all the members present came prepared to
do their part towards entertaining and in.
teresting their audience. The president,
Mrs. Darby, being absent, the meeting was
called to order by the vice president, Mrs
Broome. Mrs. James Beall, secretary pro
TEN, read the minutes. An instrumental
solo, entitled "Alpine Bells" was we'll rem.
dered by Miss Windsor An able essay on
james |, by Mrs. VIM. Hempstone, was
read by the writer. An article on Crom-
well was read by Mrs. Nourse. A witty and
amusing original sketch, "The History of
Darnestown," by Mrs. Humphrey Cissell,
was read by Mrs. Alexander Gassaway.
A selection called "Slmply Wedding"
read by Mrs. James Beall. abrams and
Wheel" an article read by Mrs. Broome.-
She was followed by Mrs. r. b. Beall, who
read an amusing selection called "Sarah
James Lawn" Mrs James Beall declining
to act as assistant secretary, it was proposed
that some one be elected to ill her place,
but no election was held. Alter refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Beall, assisted
by her daughters, the meeting adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Alexander Gassaway, jan
uary 25
Mrs. Alex. Gassaway entertained the NJ
|. Club and celebrated the anniversary of
her wedding at the same time at her beau
tiful home, near Jamestown, on January
25th. The meeting was called to order by
the vice-president, Mrs. Broome, and the
minutes OF preceding meeting were read by
the secretary pro tenn, Mrs. Jas. Beall, The
following program was then well rendered !:
her anniversary was read by the authoress,
Mrs. G. Ii. Nourse. An amusing article,
"How to Cook Husband" read by Mrs.
Jas. Beall. A chapter from sonny" IA
Christmas Gift" read by Mrs. John CASA.
Gay. Disseminated Woman" selection read
by Mrs. r. B. Beall. Mrs. Nourse read an
exceedingly amusing extract called Taking
the Baby's Picture" "Some types OF Egyp.
tan Woman" read by Mrs. Hempstone.
"Around the World with Josiah Aliens
Wife," read by Mrs A. Broome. Delicious
and highly appreciated refreshments were
then served by Mrs. Gassaway, assisted by
her son, Brisco. The meeting adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Nourse on February 10th.
There has been quite an exodus from our
neighborhood of those who are tired of
muddy roads and winter discomforts Of the
country.
Mrs. E. H. Darby is visiting her friend.
Miss Greenfield, in Baltimore. Mrs. Hemp
stone is in Washington visiting her mother,
Mrs Norris. Miss Lula Windsor is with
Mrs. Galbraight in Baltimore Mrs. II. G.
Reading is in Cambridge with Prof. and
Mrs. Nelson
January 80, 1900. KoLANDE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-02-03

LOcusts COmIng.-A dispatch from
Westminster, dated the Goth nit gives the
following Seventeen year locusts are due
10 portions of Maryland and PennsyIvania
Ia 1902, and they can now be found several
feet below the earth's surface 10 large mum
bers and apparently OF full sizi.
The first TO note this fact 10 this county
was Valentine Menchey, near Manchester.
Mr.. Menchey was digging II we'll on his
premises, It's location being under an old
apple tree and close 10 the line Of fence.
When the workmen reached depth Of two
aud half feet he noticed his flock Of tor.
keys feeding very voraciously on something
thrown out of the excavation with the earth,
and upon examination found the locusts In
large numbers He gathered about pint
of them and put them 10 bottle in warm
room. They at first appeared dormant, but
soon began to show signs OF life, and be.
came quite lively, remaining 30 for several
days. To the depth Of five feet the earth
was full of them, but none were found be-
low that.