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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
NEW SERIES. VOL. Iv.-NO. 10
TEMPERANCE TAIN.
The Alliance Holds IA Meeting al
Dover-DyD Tor the l.Iguor

special Correspondence % state journal,
DOVER, Nov ] The eitiz MS Vi Dover
were treated 10 three spe4eued on tie
temperance question this evening in the
eoart house nan. Tur first speaker wa.
Ii. W. Morrow, II Wilmington, corre-
sponding secretary of the State Temper
ance Alliance He protested that there
was no politics iu the movement.
The executive committee, which met
to-day, he said, had mapped out q pro
gramme for its future work, appointing
at the same time the county and sub
committees. What the Alliance wantec
WAS prohibitorv law, he said.
George w. Wells of Wilmington,
talked only a short time.
The Rev. J. T. Quigg was mex! intro
duced. He said he was doing all in his
power to destroy the liqu1 trade. He
hated the liquor trade but was ueverthe
less compelled to support it by having to
pay taxes TO keep up the traffic. The
liquor trade, he said, cost the state oil
Delaware, 100000 annually, and he
chsllengeduth the whisky men to deny the
figures. He said he was MetLodist
preacher and the doctrine of his churoh was
individual abstinence and state prohi bi-
ton. Coming back to the liquor trade, lie
and that II had the opportunity to destroy
the trade he would put dynamite under
it and blow it out Of e2istence. His
reasons for making such al sssetsi6n
were because the trade had opened the
flood gates of iuiquity; it was the enemy ot
his Church, the enemy OF s3ciety and the
basest curse ON earth, sending thousands
OF souls annually to hell. He spoke sl4o
OF the intention OF ths Alliance, in case
neither party took hold Of it, to fjtm an
independent party.
The committee to day would not reveal
its action.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
A BIGAMTsq ESCAPES.
How Alfred h. Gustus Rid Himself
of Constable Springer.

The case of Alfred K Gustus, charged
with bigamy, which was continued from
Monday week came uo before Squire
D'Neill Thursday at ii O'Clock, Harry
Shsrplev, Ed, appeared 81 counsel tor
the defense aud refused to admit the evil
dsnoe Lucy Gustus the first vile of tue
accused.
The Rev. Edward h. Chippey wss
called and testified to marrying Alfred
K Gustus and Lucy Frisby on September
17th, 1874 He sub nitted the church
records in evidence and identified both
parties. His wife and son testified to
being witnesses to the marriage.
The first marriage being proved to the
magistrates satisfaction, the Rev. I. Ii.
Haines, pastor OF the NJ. P. Church at
Newark was called and submitted the
records of that church showing that
Alfred K Gustus WAS married to Sarah
X. Underhil on April 18th, 1873.
Sarah E. Underhill testified that when
ehe married Gustus she did not know that
he WAS married to another woman, and
that they lived together as man and wife.
Mr.. Shsrpley, at the conclusion of the
testimony for the prosecution, said that
he had no evidence to offer now, aud the
magistrate fixed the bail at $500. 1t vas,
however, reduced to $400 at Charles Ii
Smiths request, who said that it would
be very hard for Gustus TO get bail.
During all the talk following the hear
ing Gustus, who is small and stout
mulatto, sat In one corner of the room
with far away look in HIS eyes.
Finally Squire oneill said; "Ccnsti-
Ii Al Fa
responsible for him."
81 know it Squire" said the consta-
BILE in tone which bespoke much self
COL fdenoe as the officer and his prisoner
arose and started out the door. As soor
as they reached the bot ON of the steps,
Constable Springer who did not catch
hold of his prisoner, turned his head
aside to say something to MIR. Sharpley,
when Gustus flew like the wind down
Fourth street. So sstonished was Springer
that before he could recover himself his
little prisoner was almost to Orange
street. The officer started on run, hol-
loaing: "Hi, stop there; why dcn't you
stop; dom. you hear meH" Gustus, who
kept in the middle of the street, hurried
down Orange street 10 Third street
and disappeared. The constable
WAS square behind Gustus during the
the chase and he stopped at Third and
Orange streets and inquired "what be-
come of that d-n niger" Though the
streets were lined with people nobody
seemed to know. A small boy sug-
gested that the man might be
in barn near by, but the
constable thought it impossible and
~ i,tx "a, otHa
amid the laughter Of many spectator
Mr.. Sharpley, counsel for Gustus, thinks
his client made a big mistake in running
off as he stood fair chance Of acquittal
at the November term Of court. Gustus
is probably hiding on Third street with
view of escaping after dark.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
~
CHIEF ROBINS ON,S RECORD.
Twenty-one Building Lines Drawn
for the Month of October.

for the Month of October.
Chief Engineer Of the Surveying De.
partment Frederic Il. Robinson, reports
building lin's 8 drawn for the month of
October, as follows:
Arnoux Electric Light Company, build
ing, northerly side of Third street, be-
tween Lombard and Pine.
Emmor K. Pollock, house, south
west corner Eighth and Union streets.
Abraham j. Peters, four houses, south
erly side of Third street between
Lombard and Pine.
Peter W. Clark, store, southeast corner
Third and Lombard streets.
Wilmington Malleable Iron Comp any,
addition to works, southeast corner Ninth
and Locust streets.
Frank Magaw, house, southwest side
Delaware avenue between Lincoln and
Union streets.
c. Wesley Weldin, store, southeast
cosner Twelfth and Heald streets.
John Hare and DeHaven Morris, five
houses, northeast corner Third and Lom-
bard streets,
Augustus Tsnweeges, house, southerly
side Seventh street between Orange and
Tatnall.
William D. Pyle, house, northerly side
of Ninth street between Franklin and
Harrison.
Lewis P. Lynch, house, northeast COR
ner of Seventh and Jackson streets
Pusey & Jones Company, foundry,
southeast corner of Front and Lomba
streets,
Maggie K. Yost, house, westerly side of
West street between Thirteenth and Four
teenth.
Mary L. Swift, house, westerly side of
Connell street between Beech and Oak.
Total, 81 !; total for the corresponding
month of 1882, "a.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08

The Baltimore SUM-
1t is we'll known to genealogists that
the title Of Baron Fairfax Of Cameron has
for several generations been borne by the
Pairfsxes of Virginia and Maryland, in
consequence of decision by the House
Of Lords in 1880 in favor of the Rev.
Bryan Fairfax, but comparatively fuw of
them are aware that a gentleman living
on the Eastern Shore of Maryland can
lay claim to the oldest barony In Ireland.
A oursory examination of the papers
which have been in posse sion
OF the family for more than
century would probably, how
ever, convince the most skeptioai that
the DeCourcys Of Maryland are the
rightful heirs to the titles and estates OF
Kingsale, and that, had his ancestors
asserted their claims, DR.. William Henry
DeCourcy of Cheston- upon-Wye, in Queen
Anne's county, might now be Lord King
sale, Baron Courcy of Courcy, and Baron
of Ringrone in the peerage of Ireland.
The actual possessor of this title is the
descendant Of q sailor from Rhode Island,
whose elevation to the dignity Of premier
baron of Ireland is said to have been
accomplished by an elaborate SC hems of
fraud and imposture strikingly rocslling
the famous Tichborne case of few years
sgo.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
ANOTHER DARING BURGLARY.
Thieves Make "a Bold Attempt and
Capture Considerable Booty.

The residence and store of Michael
Dunn at Maryland avenue and Cedar
street was entered by burglars Friday
morning, and considerable booty carried
away. About 3 O'Clock MIR. Damn was
awakened by small dog in the room bs-
meath his sleeping apartment, but al the
animal quieted down in y few minutes
Mr.. Dunn went to sleep again in a short
time without making an investis alton.
Ia less than half an hour he was awak-
ened again by some one walking about
his room, and rising up in bed he beheld
the form of the burglar retreating through
the door. Mr.. Dunn hastily grabbed his
revolver and gave chase, but the man
had dashed down the stairs and made
good his escape, before his pursuer got
within shooting distance.
Upon returning to his room Mr.. Dunn
discovered that In his flight the thief had
carried off his trowsers, with wallet
containing about $50 In the pocket and
valuable silver watch, which was
lying on a chair. His coat pockets had
also been rifed close by his head.
The bed room OF Mrs. John Dunn, in
another part of the house, had also been
entered and a dress dragged from chair,
and 35 cents taken from the pocket.
The thieves had filled baskes with
goods from the store, but had left it in
their hasty retreat from Mr.. Dunn's
pistol.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
Mr.. Wbann Held for Courf.

West Chester Record, Oct. 81.
At an early hour this morning, T Tnomas
Whann, Jr., of Landenberg was taken
before Squire Slater B. Russell, West
Chester, on the charge of false pretence.
Some time ago, Morris We'll, junk
dealer, West Chester, sold Whann a
quantity of bones. Whsnn gave We'll
note on ena of the national banks OF
West Chester for the money. We'll wish
ing to use the money got Eber Anderson to
discount the note. When the note came
due Whann paid half Of it and gave a
check on the National Bank of Newark,
Delaware, for the balance. The check
was thrown in bank for collection but
was returned on the ground that Whann
had no account in said bank. After
hearing the evidence the Squire COM
PEELED Mr.. Whann to give bail for his
appearance at the next term of quarter
session court Of Chester county.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
Copgressman-eIect Lore.

Charles b. Lore, Esq Congressman
elect, will go to Washington about the
first of December and upon the conven.
ing Of Congress a few days after will be
sworn in aud take his seat as Delawsre's
representative. Mira. Lore will spend the
winter in Washington with her husband,
and rooms for their accommodation lave
been engaged for the season. Mr.. Lore
still retains an active interest in the law
firm of Lore Il Emmons, Harry Emmons,
Esq, the junior partner, will remain in
charge OF the business during Mr.. Lo,e's
absence. With reference to the speaker
ship Of the House, Mr.. Lore said to q
STATE JluRHAL representative thst
he did not know for whom he
would vote, and as he had never told any
one; statements as to whom he wonld
support for the place were purely
imaginary.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
IN AND OUT OF THE CITY
OPENING THE DUCKING sE8sO
~ CFCiL.
Arrest Of "a smyrna Terrorizer of
women and Ch.Idren en--tnstaiiatiou
of GOdse pf,iccsa Snte Of ,he MOr-
ris0n Property.

Spscal Correspondence OF STATE journal.
NoRrn EAST, Nov. 5-Delsplsin
Mcdaniel has recently purchased the DR..
Morrison property situated on Main street.
The location is one of the most desirable
in town. II ia currently reported that
the iron front usei at the centennial ex-
hib.t ton will bs used il building soon
to b. erected, in which The banking busi-
ness will be conducted. This report gains
general belief as it is we'll known that
Mr. Mcdaniel had made aD effort to pur-
chase other property to be used tor that
purpose,
J. Clifford tine ewly appointed assessor
for this borongh, ,is making rapid progresa
Ia his work, assisted by r. l.. Thomas,
Jr., secretary to the board of commits.
sioners, The gentleman had consider
able experience in the assessment OF
property, and az far as heard from he ia
i'll this case, giving general salts action.
Real estate on Main street is assessed at
$40 per foot, and that on side streets at
propOrlionsts rate.
Friday was the opening of the ducking
season, but comparatively lew ducks
were killed, owing to the high wind pre-
vailing through the day. Severs. sink
boxes that had been placed in exposed
positions, we'll out on the flats, had to
be lifted Sportsmen report quail, pheas-
apts, rabbits and the like scarce, and
that the birds in many cases are not more
than half grown, and many think that
the shooting season should be from the
10th OF November TO the 10th of January,
instead of from the 1st OF November to
the oath OF December, as at present.
This would give the young or the small
birds chance to reach full growth,
therefore better able to take care of
themselves.
Yesterday morning a large stack Of hay
standing in field at some distance from
town and belonging to the Mccullough
Iron Company, was consumed by fire.
Only few days since this company had
destroyed by fire SO or 80 cords of wood,
that had been placed in posi-
tion 10 be converted into charcoal.
This fire is believed to be the work of an
incendsry, TOR the discovery of whom a
reward of $40 is offered. At this writing
it ia not known how the hay caught fire.
The Rev. Mr.. Todd OF the NJ. 4. Church,
suffering from asthma, has been granted
q vacation TOR two weeks. During his
absence the Rev. G. Il. Sentmau of the
Conference Worker will fill the NJ. L. pulpit.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
THE DOP Err RIOT.
Resident of the State Capitol
Makes n Plain Statement.


Makes IA Plain Statement.
Editor State Jor nat: The statement or
intimation by the Morning NeDs, or any
other paper, that the conviction OF
Williams Smith for being guilty of par
ticipation in a riot here was on account
OF his being q oolored man is very unfair,
and does great injustice to an intelligent
Jury. The fact that he is a negro and
ignorant, and was not responsible for a
riot, which WAS brought about by the
conduct of some bad white boye, excited
sympathy with rather than preiu-
dice against the unfortunate negro. But
the evidence WAS go conclusive that he
threw bats at the showmeD, and that he
cried out "We will give them hell, !"
that the Jury could not do otherwise than
convict, whether he WAS white or black.
The Jury sso convicted Thomas q.
Denuey, VITO is ooanected with large
and influential Democratic family, but he
skipped bail, which was forfeited. Had
he not done 80 he would have received
the same punishment as Smith had
There were two Tomlinsons indicted, and
the State abandoned the case against
Daniel Tomlinson, but the testimony con
clusively connected William Tomlinson,
who fed the State before he was arrested,
and not being present either in person or
by bail, he could not be tried or CON-
victed In the testimony before the jury
several witnesses swore that he fired shots
at the showmen and walked about with a
gun OH his shoulder.
Your correspondent heard several OF
the jury say that he would have been
convicted had he been here. Hence you
see that the jury was disposed to con
vict three, which was all the evidence
conclusively connected with the riot.
The jury was not made up exclusively oi
Democrats and politics and color had
nothing to do with it's verdict. Public
sentiment without regard to party WAS in
iavor of asserting the supremacy of law
and order, aud the only regret is that il
was impossible tor the State to discover
and bring to justice all of the Offenders.
DOVER
DOVER, November I'd, 1888.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
n,sn,ssed for Color n,in,,ess.

About 25 trainmen on the p, ". & B.
railroad have been dismissed from their
positions because of their inability to
pass the compsny's examination sstis-
fsotorily with regard to distinguishing
colors. Among those who fell in the ex-
animation is an engineer for many years
on the road, one of the most careful and
competent on the line, and a conductor,
also an cid employs. The greatest diff
Guilty experienced by the men vas dis
tinguishing green and blue wlien shown
together. The older employees OF tn
road who have been laid of on account
of color blindness have be4n promised
other positions By the company. The
engineers and conductors Of the trains
which collided at Se7eptieih street,
Philadelphia, about two weeks ago, were
suspended from duty for short time and
the flasmsn was discharged for color
blindness.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
Thousands of small Carp.

The ice pond OF the Kennebec Ice and
Coal Company was drained Thurs lay
afternoon and several gentlemen with
pisoatorial incliuations were given an
opportunity to see the carp which Jacob
Puseg is propagating. OF the Is carp re-
leased in the pond in May, three weigh
ing from six to seven pounds each, were
picked up aud placed in tub of water.
The pond fairly tsemed with small fry
from one and half to six inches lorg.
About two bushels of catfish, pike, bass,
suntish and rock, were captured in the
pond and removed. In some of the ca fish
several young earn w-re found. The
object il lst,l! 8 out Ike water was to
remove these piraticsl fish which pisg on
those Mr.. Pusey is propagating with
much care,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
SNEAK TIfIEPRS.


N1Snt W eeA-A heturh SaiI.
A thief entered the residence OF Will
liam II. Swift, No. 1909 Delaware avenue,
last night week and stole from bureau g
byzantine pin and earrings, ohild's
gold chain, cameo set Of jewelry con-
sisting of pin and earrings set with
pearls, and small amount of money.
The house OF Henry I. Tstnall, No. 1904
Jefferson street, was also entered last
evening week and valuable cameo set of
jewelry and the contents of missionary
box, amounting to less than 81, were
stolen. John Cummins pursued the thief
8 short distance, but was forced to
abandon the chase by the fugitive draw
ing revolver and firing.
The thief returned to Mr.. Tatnsll's
residence at O'Clock Thursday morning
and gained an entrance through second
story window from porch root. An at
tempt was then made to get possession Of
a quantity of family plate setting on a
table in the hall of the second story.
Mrs. Tatnall, who was lying awake, heard
trifling noise in the hall, and
in an instant after the gas, which was
left burning near the silver, was turned
out. She instantly awakened her hus-
band aud just before she made the first
outcry the thief blunderingly upset the
silverware on the floor and hastily fled
through the window and made his escape
The neighbors were alarmed but no trace
of the thief could be discovered.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
PETIT JURORS
Drawn Friday Last for November
Over and Termtner Court

oyer and Termfner Court.
The following panel of jurors was
drawn Friday morning for the November
term of Oyer and Terminer Court, and
will be summoned to attend on the 2lst
instant:
Brandywine hundred-J. A. B. Per-
kins, Henry J.Guest, Alfred 7. T.Derrickson-
neutrality-suspicious. Lukens, William
Baxter, Isaac Darlington.
Christiana-Alfrsd B. Entrican, James
Green.
Mill Creek-Milton Steel, James Dem
pison.
White Clay Creek.William H. Sim
pers, Joseph Luton.
Pencader-Charles II. Salmon, Albert
litter.
New Castls--John H. Emory, Ed ward
7. Kemp.
Red Lion-Theodore F. Clark, John
Diehl.
St. Georges Samuel G. Eaton, William
Nj. Vandegrift.
oquinimink-David W. Shoolsley,
Joshua W. Brown.
sckbird-aeorgs C. Deakyne, George
II. Hartup.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08

specIaI Correspondence OF StAte JUUTNNI.
New CASTLE. Nov. 1,--Chatles Suider,
aud Maggie Toner, both of this city were
married last night at the Catholic church,
the Rev. Father Rebmsn officiating
Young people here made last night the
occasion of big frolio, and masquersd-
ing seemed TO be the order of the even
ing. The crowds as general thing
were orderly, the police officers were
hidden to arrest any who injured or de
stroyed property. A large fire was
kindled on Bull Hill.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08

HUNTINGTON, IND, Nov. 2.-Chsrlotte
Epps has been found guilty OF numbering
her husband, last June, by administer
ing poison. Epps was an old and
wealthy bachelor, and wac married to the
murderess two months preceding his
death, she having previously served him
in the capacity of housekeeper. Her
punishment was fixed at imprisonment
for life.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08

the sick, &he matrons and assistants and
clothes closets which contain stocks Of
boo.a, sho4s aud garments oi various
kinds. The children are all wsll pro-
vided with comfortable clothing and they
attend Sunday school aud church, in
which they take a special pleasure.
The demands for admission TO the home
are so numerous and such number nf
children cannot bs admitted that AL en-
largement of the house is being
considered by the trustees.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08

Special Correspondence of state journal.
DIVER, 0Jt 81 fhe following cases
were disposed of at to-day's sessiou Of
court: State vs.. Joseph Borth, oolored
indicted for larceny OF two bushels Of
wheat, not guilty Richard Harrington
for defense; Attorney General Gray for
State. State VS. John Bodiue, indicted
for larceny OF horse sud carriage, not
guilty:i l., Wocott, Esq tor defense I;
Attorney General Gray Tor Stats The
criminal cases are ended, and the civil
docket was taken up this afternoon.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
sunk Off five pathom Light.

A special dispatch from New York to
to the PhilsdelphiS Press and dated
sunday says: The steamship New York
arrived from New Orleans to-day, with
her bow stove in and leaking badly.
About 3 o'clock this morning, when off
Five Fsthom Bank lghtship, about II
miles from ASA eague, it being bright
starlight and perfectly clear, the New
York mad run into and nearly sank the
schooner Blanche Hopkins, from New
Bedford, for Philadelphia in ballast.
The schooner was abandoned by Captain
Pedrick and the rest OF the crew, eight
in all, aud they were brought to this
city last night. The mate was knocked
overheard, but was picked up afterwards,
aud the steward was knocked off the
deck honse and had his back hurt. The
NV York is one OF the Morgan lipe
steamships, and was built by Harlan &
Holinsswofth, at Wilmington, Del, in
1875.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08

spe lial Correspondence o. State JOurnal,
DENTON, Mn, Nov. 1.-Emmstt
Downes OF Denton and Sarah E Jump,
daughter of the late Josiah Jump of Caro-
line county, and Alonzo Crew OF the firm
of Crew & Jerome of Baltimore, and
Elizabeth Jump, also daughter of the
late Josiah Jump, were married in Dem
ton yesterday by the Rev. S D. Hull,
pastor Of Christ Church. The party took
the train for New York. This dual wed.
ding has created much interest here.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08
Crushed by a COaI Shed.

ST.. JOINTS, N. f., Nov. "a shocking
accident occurred this morning on the
south side OF St. Johns harbor, A cost
shed fell in, crushing several laborers.
Two men, named Walsh and Guess, were
token out dead. Four others, named
mention, Vett, Ryan and King, were
dragged out seriously wounded, 1t Is
feared that others are buried in the coal
heap.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-11-08

Special Gorrepoudence of state Journal
DOVER, Nov. 2.-Court met this morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, Iu an action Of re-
pleyin upon contract for the purchase
Of cattle, expense aud labor, William C.
Joseph plaintiff and William Fl. Ennis
defendant, the plsiutia claimed $9s and
got Judgment for $50 on jury trial J.
A Fulton, Esq, for plaintiff, C. H. b.
rsy, E'q, for defendant. ]. X. Miller
ys, Thomas 4. lacy, late sheriff, replevin;
jury trial: Peuuewill and Day for Miller,
j. A. Fnlton for Lsoy. The jury at p.
m was still out. Court will be in ees.
sion tomorrow.