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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
DOVER TOWN COUNCIL.
Considerable Business Transacted at the
Meeting Held Monday Night. :

Considerable Business Transacted at tho
Meeting Held Monday Night.
Special Correspondence OF Ga1ettc and 1ournnlEa
Dover, March 4. The Town Council held
its monthly meeting last night.
President Pustles appointed the following
standing committees: Finance, Nlessrs
Morris, Benson and Bostic; Accounts,
nances, Messrs. Pritchett, Bostic and Bur
ton; Streets, Messrs. Tebo, Benson and
Morris; Trees, Messrs. Bostic, Pritchett
and Benson; Lamps, Messrs Hazel, Han
cock md Pritchett; Fire Department and
Police, Messrs. Hancock, Tebo and Hazel /;
Water, Nlessrs. Pritchctt, Morris md Ben
son.
A petition for the extension of the water
main on Queen street was referred to COM
mittee, as was also II petition, signed by
400 citizens, asking for free mail delivery.
After a long discussion, action on the
question of permitting the Delaware Rail
road Co. To use $50 feet of Loocknrman
street for flower beds was deferred until
March 18th.
Officers rs follows were elected: Solicitor.
Arley b. Magee; Chief of Police, +. S.
Hnrd; Policeman, Frank H. Russell Special
officer, Stephen Pleasanton.
James Cody, Watson Broadway and Frank
J.. Collins We're appointed to supervise the
election for officers of the Fire Department
which will be held next Monday.
The bonds Of G. b. Hope, treasurer, and
William Nj, Hazel, superintendent of the
wnter works, were approved.
II was decided Il, employ T. chakley
Hatt2n OF Wilmington to prepare plans for
sewering the town.
II WAS also decided 10 reinsure the wntcr
works and electric light plant Tor $1,000.
After the adjournment of Council, the
members and Others We're entertained ut din
ner by Solicitor Magee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

many other prominent citizens being
present.
Hone theory which finds much favor
is that plot was made by William,
Richard and George Green TO kill tho
officer and that either William or
George was chosen to do it. Lewis
Green, the escaped prisoner, was evi-
IDENTIFY in no physical condition for the
work, Besides, he was in the house,
and it is almost certain that Thompson
was shot from the outside. The sheriff
intercepted letter from George Green,
who is in Jail, TO his son, John, ut
Bellevue, in which he requested testi.
mony ho given to the effect that ho
was at home from 10 o'clock Saturday
night until Sunday morning and this
would clear him in the court. States
:. ttoruey Glayland Mullikin conducts
the examination Of tine witnesses.
Mr.. Thompson was a native of Balti,
moro, whore his father and brother
now live, but had resided in EaSton
many years. He was man of fine
physique and undaunted courage lie
was hailif to the Circuit Court for
several years was member of the fire
department ana during the war with
Spain was member Of Co. +, First
Maryland Regiment
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
The NEWS OF nav CASTLE.

Special Correspondence of Gazette ond journal.
New Castle, March 1. "A meeting of
the official hoard of Nazareth Nj. T..
Church was held last evening, in the
pariors OF the church, to consider the
contemplated removal of their pastor
to EPWorth M. L. Church, Whining
ton. The result of the meeting was the
unanimous decision that the removal
of the pastor, the Rev. William G.
Rooms, would be an injury and an in
Justice to the church. In this con
ciusion the pastor and the board con
CURED, and the proposed changed will
he abandoned. Mr. Kuons will 10 re-
turned to Nazareth Church for another
year at the next meeting of conference.
The Board Of Education met for
reorganization last evening Thomas
Frazer was made temporary chairman
and G. Edwin Eckles clerk. The latter
read the returns of the election, which
showed that Messrs. Stewart, Manlovc
and Eliason had been elected, and
they were sworn in. Mr.. Eliason was
elected president and g. Z. Eckles
secretary, the latter for the eleventh
term, The bill of IS for holding the
election was ordered paid. President
Ellason and Clerk Eckles thanked the
members of the board for electing them
to their offices. Adjourned.
The negroes residing in the vicinity
of Murrayville are committing depre-
dations throughout the country and
not a post and rail fence is safe. The
fencing about the farm of James Morri.
son and the railroad fences are badly
torn up. The loss will amount to sew
cral hundred dollars. The negroes will
not work and use the fences for fire.
wood.
The county roads and roadbeds within
the city limits are in terrible condi
ton, and it IS with great difficulty
that teams are able to get through A
team of the Atlantic Refining Go. be-
came stuck in the roadway about 200
yards north OF the home of Thomas
Hewlett, yesterday morning, and all
efforts to release the huge tank wagon
were unayailing, even when six horses
were attached. A post in the roadway
a short distance south Of the powe--
house shows where a cave-in of one OF
the water conduits has occurred. There
is another near the Elkinton icehouse,
south of Rogers woods, both in the
city limits. The roads to Red Lion
and Delaware City are in some places
almost impossible for team of even
light draft
Lewis Sandy, who was injured several
weeks ago in the yards of the Diamond
State Steel Go. by being struck by a
shifting engine, and was taken to The
Delaware Hospital, is now at his home
and is slowly recovering from his in,
| iuries.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Steinert, who
have been residing on North From,
| street for several months, have moved
their furniture to Norfolk, Va, where
Mr. Steinert is engaged in the insur.
ance business
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

About noon Monday Lynlie Pen
mock, who conducts milk business ut
No. l05 East Seventh street, was found
by his father locked in his dairy.
When he was found he was weak and
could not walk. His father worked
with him for a long time before he
could revive him. After the young
man recovered, he told his father that
about O'Clock a stranger entered his
place and asked him to have drink,
which he declined, hut after that he
has no recollection of what happened.
He did not recall any drug being given
to him or other influence being used
to Supply him. II was at first thought
that robbery was the motive of the
caller, but nothing was disturbed but
the key with which Mr.. Pennock locks
the door Of his dairy When the
stranger left tho place helocked the
door of the dairy and took the key
with him. In speaking of the affair
this morning, Mr.. Pennock said no
never saw tho man before and does not
think he would be able to identify
him if he should see him again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
BODY IN AN ASH CAN.
Strange Discovery on fiberin street Re-
tween Lincoln aud Union.

tween Lincoln aud Union.
For several days the city ash col
lectorS have been dcppsiting ashes in
the bed of Liberia street, between Lin
colin and Union, aud Thursday, while
Harry CnoiS, James Washington, Alex
ander Dixon and Matthew CARPENTER
were looking among the ashes they saw
u bundle. which, on examination.
proved to lie the body If d white male
infant, which evidently died when IL
was about two weeks old. 1t was
wrapped in shirt, the outer covering
being a newspaper The men did not
know what to do with the body and
Dixon, it is said, buried ii in the ashes.
The matter was reported to Street
Commissioner PierSon, and Friday lie
sent Supervisor Stephen S. Cook out
10 make an Investigation. Mr.. Cook
had the whole square searched, but
was unable to find the body About
so loads Of ashes were dumped in the
street after the body was buried.
Coroner Frick has been notified, but
he has not received any information
that will throw any light on the mvs-
terry. The bundle containing the body
was taken from one Of the ash cans
along Delaware aynnue on Thursday,
but it is believed it WAS placed there
by some person living in some other
Part Of the city. There is no clue TO
the parentage
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
BARGE CARBON BURNED.

The barge Carbon, coal laden, in tow
of the tug Sea King, bound from Phila,
delphia for New York, struck on Mecray
Shoals. about eight miles off Cape
May, Monday afternoon. The force
with which she struck the shoals was
such as to oyerturn the stove in tho
cabin, setting the craft on fire. The
Delaware River pilotboat, in charge Of
Pilot Harry Bennett, went to the as
sistance of the unfortunate craft as
soon as the fire was discovered, and in
con JUNCTION with the Sea King played
on the boat, but the fire rapidly gained
headway, and the steamers were com.
PEELED to give up the attempt to save
the barge. Capt. Sooy and crew of the
Cold Spring Life Saving Station went
to the rescue, and took off tho crew of
the burning craft, They were after
wards transferred to the tug Sea King.
The Carbon met her doom within n
few hundred yards of the spot where
two other vessels were set on fire and
abandoned not three weeks ago.
The Carbon was at New Castle re-
Gently for three weeks She left The
harbor, but, springing leak, returned
and remained there until last Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
MARRIED FIFTy-ElGHT YEARS.
Celebration of the Wedding Anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. Augustns IL. Dennis

Celebration of the Wedding Anniversary
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus II. Dennis
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus ii. Dennis
of No. 2l5 East Third street were given
a surprise party Friday night at their
home in celebration of the 5Sth ami
versary of their wedding. Preparations
for the pleasant event were made by
Mrs. M. Anna Taggart and Mrs Fl. S.
Dulaney A large gathering, composed
principally of members of Asbury
Church, was present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis were presented with a couch
and Smyrna rug, the former being
a token from their friends and the lat
ter gift from Mrs. M. l.. Dennis
The Rev. Ii. s. Dulaney made the
presentation speech, and MIR. Dennis
responded. Music and conversation en-
livened the occasion, and refreshments
were served
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
SUPERIOR COURT.
Owing to the Illness of Judge Spruanc,
Adjournment Until March 10Th

Owing to the Illness of Judge Spruance
Adjournment Until March 10Th.
The Superior Court was to have
heard argument on case stated Monday
morning, but Associate Judge William
q, Spruance was ILL Chief Justice
Charles b. Lore was present, and he
adjourned tho courts until March 10th.
At that time three eases are to come
up, namely, II. Content & Co. VS.. tho
Bay State Gas CO., for the filing of u
capital stock: Frederick Phillips VS..
the Sonora Copper Co for the filing
Of 4 certificate showing the condition
Of the company's business, and the case
stated OF Julian Cochran vs.. John p.
Cochran executor, to settle whether
interest can he charged on debts duo
IN estate which debts arc an offset TO
the legacy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
ROUND ABOUT NEWARK.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette aud Journal.
Newark, March !. Harry Kendall
and William IL, Armstrong of Iron
Hill had an exciting experience Wednes-
day, while attempting to cross Big Elk
Creek at Ricketts, mill. They drove
two horses attached to buggy into
the swollen stream, and the animals
were soon swept Off their feet. Mr..
Armstrong was carried down the creek
for some distance before he could ret
ashore, and lost Sl2 from his pockets
while he was in the water Finally he
and Mr. Kendall Embarrassed the
horses, which swan ashore, while the
carriage. blankets and other articles
We're swept away. Tho men were almost
exhausted when they emerged from the
water
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
Cost of War Vessels.

For the first time since the construc-
ton of our modern naval vessels was
undertaken, says the New York Even
ing Post, a table has been published
showing the original cost Of each vessel
and the amount of the repairs upon it.
The compilation, which is the work Of
Paymaster General Kenney, is interest
ing, primarily, as showing the exact
cost of the finished vessel-not the sum
paid to the builder, but the total ex-
penditure necessary to put the ship into
commission as an armed and equipped
vessel of war. From this it appears
that the battleship Oregon cost the
enormous sum of S6,575, 0}2. rs, which
is half million more than the price
of the Massachusetts and Indiana, YES
sells of a similar type and size. But
the Oregon has cost thus far only
so, COO in repairs, exclusive of those
now going on, while the Indiana has
had s2S2, 900 spent upon her since COM
pletion. and the Massachusetts 1928, 900.
The cruiser Philadelphia cost less than
two millions, but the enormous sum of
S3ll, 900, or more than % per cent of
her original value, has been layished
upon her to make her serviceable, and
this in about twelve years. Repairs to
the Olympia now amount to about
5000 and the Cincinnati, cruiser
built by the government for 81, 81, :
90i,52, has charged against it repairs
costing Si57,o0O. The little torpedo
boat Ericsson. built for s144, 142 OS,
has actually needed SIS, 749 81, or one
third her cost, to keep her in service.
Altog Their, S9,3i6, 235. l6 has been ex-
pended on repairs since 1885, according
to Paymaster General Kenny's tables.
When prominent Senator was recently
taken through the wonderful new
Library of Congress, he could hardly
express his establishment on learning
that it had cost only the rrice of one
hartleship. Beside the great civilizins
and uplifting work the library is doing,
the wasting of millions on ships of war
Is like throwing money into the sea.
What humanitarian work could not
have been done with the one hundred
and ten millions the navy has cost in
construction and repairs alone since
1855?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

Edward IL. Hall, who held the
presidency of the Media Borough
Council for seven successive years, was
defeated at the reorganization Of the
body by Samuel A. Field The defeat
is primarily a sequel to the recent
municipal political contest. Mr.. Hall
was nominated by the Citizens party
and endorsed by the regular Republi-
cans, The three other regulars voted
against him for President. Mr. Hall
antagonized the entrance Of the Phila-
deiphia Suburban Gas Co, into the
borough. 1t will now be given right of
way if it again makes application.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

An idea OF the tremendous extent q
the recent floods may be obtained from
the experience that befell Il train on the
New York Central Railroad near the
middle of New York State. The flood
surrounded it to such an extent that it
was unable to proceed, and the passen-
gers had to be removed to fast ground
in small boats. Fortunately, this
adding of the periis of the sea to the
ordinary perils of railroad travel is not
likely 70 become nm established insti-
tuition in. this country,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
EASTERN SHORE or MARYLAND.

A shirt factory will b, established at
RidGeley.
E. James Tull has been elected mayor of
pocomoke City.
Henry McVey has been appointed post.
master at Town Point, Cecil county.
Louisa Bailey of Millshoro has re.
ceived pension of Sl2 month.
Waiter II. Terry of Rising sun has heep
appointed cashier OF bank at Perkltsic,
George A, McDorman's store. at Damc4
Quarter, was destroyed by fire Monday
night week.
DIR. l.. o. Waller, formerly Of Smyrpa.
has been elected school director in lihiL.
dolphin.
Lieut.. Halpine will manage tho
Maryland Nautical Academy the re-
mainder of tho term.
Capt. Charles Richards leonard.
aged 50 years, died Thursday at Double
Mills, Talbot county.
The Rev. Henry Martin of Chcstertnwn
has declined an invitation TO become rector
of a church near pittsburg.
The Rev. j. A. Brewington has notified
Cordoya NJ. z. Church that he desires I,
change of pastorate.
Centreville NJ. E. Church has invited
the Rev. E. X. Greed to return as
pastor next conference year.
Samuel A. Reynolds, Edwin Boynton.
John g. Vannort, DIR. II, L. Clemson. b.
| =. Kelley, NJ. L. Mcdowell and George <.
Atkinson have been elected town coIn,nis-
| sioners at Port Deposit.
The Rivers and Harbors Appropriation
| bill appropriates $4,000 for the iinproyn'
ment of Rock Hall, Queenstown. Claiborne
| and Cambridge harbors, Chester, chnptank
Warwick, PocoInnke and Wicomico Rivers
and Tyaskin Greek.
Col. Lemuel Shovel, aged n years. died
4 at Qcean City Saturday from the effects of
fall received about six weeks ago He
was considered at one time to he the
! weaithiest man in Worcester county, own.
ing q farms and being largely Interested
IN vessel property, but met with reverses in
| 1881. He was one of the promoters and for
long time president of the Wicelnieo &
| Pocomoke railroad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

The first annual message of Mayor
Low Of New York City, which was
submitted to the Board Of Aldermen
Tuesday, is a document of about 30, 600
words. This IN longer than the average
message of q President of the United
States. But New York is n great city,
and possibly it requires more words to
give detail to its various needs than it
does ror the average message in which
the President furnishes Congress with
information respecting the state of the
country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

John Salinski, aged 2l months. died at
the residence of his parents, l103 Columbia
aHeuue, Monday evening. of lock Jaw. He was
vaccinnted about three weeks ago and it is
supposed some foreign substance has CON
Illuminated the vaccination. DIR, Springer
was called in TO attend tho child Monday
morning, but il was then beyond the reach
of medical skill. The doctor says lockiaw
might have resulted from any other scratch
just the same MS from vaccination.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

On his recent voyage across the At
lantic, Signor Marconi achieved a
brilliant triumph for his wireless
telegraphy. From the station at Corn
wall, England, messages we're trans
mitted to Signor Marconi on the
steamer Philadelphia for distance Of
1,b5o miles, and signals were distinctly
received and recorded to distance Of
2,099 miles. With this result so soon
accomplished, who can doubt that
before many more years Signor Mar
coni's prediction that he can telegram
around the world without the use Of
wires will be veritied9
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
BROWNS BODY FOUND.
Was Swept From Thompson's Bridge ir
Flood of January 22d.

Flood of January 22d.
The body of Frederick Douglass
Brown, colored, who was drowned Jan
uary 22d, was found in the Brandywine
near Rockland Sunday morning.
Norman Hunter and Thomas Richie
found the body caught in the forks of
a tree in the stream and dragged it
ashore. They came to Wilmington to
see if a reward had been offered for tho
body, but none had been. Coroner's
Assistant James I. Chandler took
charge of the corpse.
Brown was employed by William Fl.
Forbes of Brandywine hundred, and
was driving team across Thompson's
bridge over the Brandywine, when he
and the. team were swept overheard by
the flood.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

The unfortunate city of Paterson.
n. j., suffered more from the food of
last week than from its recent dis
astrous fire. The flames spared the big
mills, but the food compelled a dozen
of them to suspend operations, with
the result that at least 1000 people
we're thrown out Of employment. Over
500 houses were invaded by the waters
and made uninhabitable. The money
damage is not near the figures of the
fire loss, but still it is considerable,
being close to half million dollars.
And it is dead loss, as it is not Offset
by insurance to the extent Of a single
dollar, Truly tho people of Paterson
have been most unfortunate in this
double visitation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
IIIilllnrs

Come to the surface IN inc spring as in no rtncr
season. IT'S pity they ,l0rt iul thcn.o y,s ali
of that way; but in spite uf pimplr, aud other
eruptiohs, they mostly remain III tho system
That's had.
Hoods sdsnpirilla removes them ana cures
all the painful aud disfgurjng Troubles tuey
cause. Nothing else cleauses the system q.
clears the complexion like Hoods
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

The United States treasury debt
statement shows that at the close Of
business en- February 2sth the debt,
less cash in the treasury, was sl,004,
SO, 052 a decrease for the month of
81, $40, S46 The government receipts
during February We're s4l, l59, 739, and
the expenditures 500, O99, 800, leaving
surplus of %, 060. 440.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

There is one rational way To treat nasal
catarih; the medicine is applied direct ~ the
affected membrane. The remedy is Ely'S Cream
Balm. II restores the inilamed tissues to healthy
state without drying all the life ont OF them and il
gives hack the lost srnses OF tG>tc ana smell The
sufferer who Is tired Of vain experiments shaul(!
use Cream Balm Druggists sell II for zoe, Ely
Brothers.l 30 Warren strcet Now York Win mail il.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

Register Causey of Sussex county has
granted letters testanentary on the estate of
Nancy G. Allen TO L. Merritt Williams, and
on the csate of William d. Paynter To John
Henry Paynter.
John Arnold, aged 70 yenrs walked over
board at the foot of Binney street, Balti-
more, at 330 O'Clock Sunday morning,
He was rescued by William Lightcap Of
Middletown and two other men.
Wiiliam e. Wolfe and Thomas Horsny OF
Laurel have acquired the interest of North
Carolina capitalists in the Love Point Land
and Improvement Co. which is converting
Love Point, Caroline county, into u sum
mcr resort.
The Harrington town election, held sat
urdny, resulted rs follows: Mayor, James
w. Smith; Assessor, $. T.. Shaw; Collector.
William S. Smith; Treasurer. Il. G. Flam-
ing: Commissioners. j. w. Richards, j, p.
Cnrdray, NJ. T. Adams, L. j. Smith and G.
y. Grant; Bailitf, John W. Paris.
John i. Wilson, aged 81 years, proprietor
Of the, Howard House, Eliton, died sun
day. He was born near Middletown. and
attended Delaware College. subsequently
graduating from the Minnesota University.
His father willed him considerable properly
in Delaware and 1920 acres of land in
Cecil county. He took an active pnrt in
Democratic politics, and once was a mem
Der of the Delaware Legislature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

london, Eng, March 4, "A dispatch from
Harrismith, Orange River Colony, suys thai
Boer prisoners report that Gen. DE Wet was
shot in the arm during the recent attempt
to break the blockhouse line held by New
Aaaianders near Harris.nith and Van
Reenen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06

Boston, Mass. March L. Harry lie Moync
OF Brooklyn made new worlds swimming
record, at the sportsmen's show, Inst night,
by covering the 20 yards in IS Is seconds.
The worlds record was 30 As seconds, and
the American rs seconds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-03-06
QUICK ARREST OF BOLD THIEF
Officer Tobin Took Him With
His Plumber in Hand.
WATCH, RING AND $3.50 IN MONEY
Policeman Badly Cut by the
Desperate Prisoner.

Tho Burglar, John Allen, Colored, of VII
mington, Was Found Near a House lie
Had Robbed, Evidently Waiting for n
Trolley Car to Take to Him. Wilmington
Arrested After u Desperate Struggle,