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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
sMYAhA.
thursdays Notification over the

Election.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
sMYRNA, Nov. Ia -Last night the
grand Notification meeting, in horror Of
Cleveland aud Hendricks election, was a
success in every respect and never before
were the people 30 enthusiastic On
political occasion. They poured In from
all directions until the town WAS most
overrun and fully 1000 people assembled.
The streets were literally packed aud
most every one was wild with enthu
siSsm. Esrly in the evening an efiRy Of
Blaine with can Of oil inside, was
burned. There was q grand parade,
marshaled by Benjamin B Allen, and the
air was sblszs with rockets and red fire.
After the parade speeches were made by
J. L. Waloott, Req and ex-Copgressman
Biggs. Edward Harrison presided at the
meeting and the speakers were often
greeted with 1eafenipg cheers.
Among the places conspiououaly
illuminated were the properties of Mrs.
Martha A Cummips, George Il. Ray
mond, Robert Hill, Thomas Mccoy, john
e. Collins, ]. W. Jones, William G
Mitchell, L Moses Price, E. ThcmAs Clay
ton, Harry Jefferson, John Winter, john
W. Meredith, Presley sprusnoe, John 9.
Bailey, Rsctor William B. Gordon, VIM.
K. c Bell, John Il. Bswly, Edward Hsr.
risop, Herman Hazel, John NJ. Voshell,
Rood cfice, Edward Hall, W. s.
Reynolds, Squire Colt, Robert Denney
Amaricus Climb rooms, james C. Robin
son, DR.. Cloak, Mrs. Lord, and many
others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
NEWARK.

Special Correspondence of Gaertte and Journal
NEWARK, Nov. II David Constantine
has taken the contract Of finishing the
carpenter work OF the new school house.
The blasting Of rock on % section Of
the new railroed on Sunday morning was
very loud, shaking the houses in Dean
dale.
William Dean, commissioner Of tbs
New Orleans Cotton Exposition from thif
State, says he cannot ascertain the fare
from here to New Orleans on account o.
the disagreement between the railroad
companies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Shortly after the opening Of court at 3
O'Clock in the afternoon Judges
Woolten and Houston on the bench, 8
iury was drawn 10 try the well-known
criminal, Isasc Hayden, indicted for the
larceny Of watch, valued at &S2, from
Patrick q. Flynn. William 7. Lyman,
R!a represented the state.
Mr.. Flynn testified that as he was
alking along Front street, about .
O'Clock on the evening OF October 9Th
last, his watch was snatohed from his
pocket by a man, who ran away. Several
DAYS later he received his watch from
Oaicer Marques, who brought 1t to hts
huuse.
Officer Msrquess testified 10 getting the
watch from William Riley, who keeps
store on Tatrall street near Front, and
returning II to Mr. Flynn. Riley said he
bought it from Hayden, for so cent?, and
Hayden admitted having sold it,
Willard +. Davis testified that he sold
the watch, and another like 1t, to Mr..
Flynn, for $50
The STATE here rested, and the prisoner,
who was conducting his Own defense,
called his mother, Eleizabeth Hayden, to
the stand. She said that ON the night Of
October 9Th, when the robbery was com.
mitted, her con came home before y
O'Clock, went right away TO bed, and did
not leave the house until Lext morning.
| she was very positive in her testimony.
Officer William L Heal was cslled, and
| In answer to the pFisOner's queries said
he met Mr.. Flynn about O'Clock the
morning after the robbery, Flynn said
he had been robbed, and gave desorip'
tion Of the thief that applied to Hayden.
He had been drinking, and was without
a hat. Witness got hat for him.
The prisoner briefly addressed the
Jury, protesting his innocence Of the
charge Of theft He said he WAS at home
the night OF the robbery, and did not
see the watch until next morning, when
he met man named Boyd, who had the
watch, and he sold II for him he said
he helped Officer Marques to receiver the
watch.
Judge Wootten said the case WAS merely
q question Of facts, as given by the testi
mony, with no points OF law involved
and al 8 55 O'Clock the jury retired.
At a Is O'Clock the grand jury came ir
with another Indictment and was dis
ohsrged from further attendance at thii
term. Those Of the general jury no
empsneled in Hayden's trial were dis
charged until Monday morning at II
O'Clock.
The case Of James Watson, the coloret
boy who was indicted for setting FIRE Il
the barn of William II. Barnett, nea
Stanton (ths last bill found by the CRANE
Jury, was laid over until the Februsr,
term, and the accused was held in $780,
bail.
The Hayden Jury did not come in unit
$50 O'Clock, and then the foremal
announced verdict Of guilty.
Hayden was sentenced to pay $50 resti
tuition money and costs Of prosecution
be whipped with 20 lashes on saturdh.
next, aud be imprisoned ak month.
Court then adjourned until 10 o'clocl
Monday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
SHERIFF FORD.
lie Assumes the Duties OF His ONCE
Monday Morning.

lie Assumes the Duties OF HIS once
Monday Morning.
As previously announced, Thomas Ford
took the oath OF office, administered by
Judge Whitsley Saturday, and Monday
morning assumed his duties as sheriff OF
New Castle county. Mr.. Ford appeared
before court on Monday and presented
his commission from this governor, which
was duly read aloud by the clerk and
directed to be recorded IN the prothoDo'
tary's office. Upon presenting his Gre
dentials, the judges wsrmly coneralu-
lated Mr.. Ford upon his success In the
CANVASS.
The aheriff announces the appointment
Of Thomas Giffen IS inside deputy, .
position he has held for over 30 years
ex Police Officer Robert W. Chambers as
deputy for the upper part Of the county
aud Purnsl ]. Lynch as deputy for the
lower hundreds, The sppointees aE
warden and other prison officials haVt
not yet been made known.
Mr.. Ford will move to the sheriff I
mansion, adjoining New Castle jail
TO .day, ex.Sheriff Martin and failti.
vaoating the premises on that day ant
removing to this CITY.
The sheriff is required 10 give bonds II
the sum of s50,0C0 AID have the bono
e.n6rmed by the supreme court. AS thi
court does mot open uutil next Mondal
| Mr. Ford cannot present his bond, which
is already prepared, until that time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
TIE sHooTINa SEASON.
The Peninsula Crowded with
SpOrtsmen.

The gaue Law Cor tie close seasor) for
the protection OF rabbits, partrtdgss and
phessAnts in this Stste expired on satur-
day last, ard the bombardment GU the
game during the managerial Gay Of the
season was furious. 6portsmen from all
parts Of the country fiooked to various
parts of the State, and the woods were
liter ally ''full OF them"
Owing to the dry weather birds and
rabbits are difficult to find and small
bags were the rule on Saturday. The
season has been very favorable for game
and birds are said to abound In the lowei
ssotions Of the Peninsula, while there II
reported to be a liberal sprinkling Of
rabbits through the entire State.
There Ia considerable dissatisfaction ex
isting with regard to the present game
season great many guuners complain
ing that Il opens too late in the season
and hold that II ia in the interests OF
few sp artsmen who shoot in other statei
early In the season and return here ant
finish the season. Those who are unabl'
to 20 to other fields for shooting CLAIM
that thie law should be amended go tina
the season will open November LIST. l
is probable that some suoh an amend
ment will be offered At the next season
the General Assembly and passed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Special Cor dependence OF Gazette and JonrnaI'
MIDDLETowE, Nov. II AT meetipg
Of Democrats on Saturday last it was
aErced to have a utilization on Friday
evening next. stand is to be erected
in the square from which speeches will
be made by prominent orators. At s
O'Clock there is to bs grand psra4e All
Democrats and others who recognize
Cleveland as the peoples Preaidsnt are
requested to illuminate their residences
and places OF business, Bach hundred
end district in this and Cecil cou ~ is
invited to send delegations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

CLAYTON'S JUBILEE.
Some Fine denominations at which
the Pc .pla Were Pleased.

Some Fine denominations AT Wntcn
the People Were Pleased.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
CLAYTON, Nov. 17-Aside from all
political question the illumination At
Clayton, last Friday evening, was most
brilliant and the large gathering of good
atured farmers, with their wives,
daughters and trisnds manifested heArty
appreciation OF the merry making Old
barrels, boxes. &C., were brought into
reputation and enlivened the scene
Messrs J Clayton, u. Collins, Benjamin
Fursuaon, Hardcsstle, Thompson ard
G. w. Hill & Company, made fne
displays, but the decorative show
at the Bingham House exoscded all txpso
tatians, tho house beips prrmireatiy ris'
usts3, and having many wiEdows, may
tr .es, erd a large space Of ground 10
front II YVES literally covered
with Chinese lanters, red FIRE, bsnpeis!
trAnsparsncies 80, The Smyrna hand
disooursed number Of select siEs, and
every body went home happy and cheer
ful, and we'll satisfied At having enjoyed
g pleasant meeting after the husking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Is u.IANCF- SOW ARU.-At ST. Paul's NJ. l..
parsonage. Philadelphia by The Re-. J.. W.
Langley on the 18th lust, Wiiliam J. Balance
and MlI9aT l.. SawSrd, all OF Silmington, Del.
MEJJN n NON-fINDLEY,- In this city on the
12th Inst, at the reIdenre Of the bride, No, BIS
Washington street, by the Rev Y. ", Pretty
Pcs N ELL-STEEL AT the residence Of tho
brioe's other, eos >. highteen,h street Phils-
sphia by the itav Samuel u. Appleton, on
the 18Th Inst, LIB Pepnell, formerly o. RouieEs.
Vile, Pa now Of this city and Mary l.. steel.
SIMMONS. AT Paulsboro, n. g., on the 18th
iBBf., Ann, widow ft the laie Jacob simmons,
in the 81 h yea of her age
SERVICES and Intern mt 81 ApburY NJ e. Church,
on tuesday mornlbg, NOV. 18th AZ IL O'CLOCK.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
MIDDLEToWN.
Some Republicans VIII illuminate
.. -Tha NOW price of Corn,

Some Republicans VIII illuminate
The Low Price Of Corn,
Special Correspo dence OF Gazette aud journal.
MIoDLBTowN, Nov IL The fret snow
OF the season fell here yesterday after
noon about O'Clock. This WAS followed
by hard shower.
Farmers Of this vicinity are complain.
ing Of the present low price of corn, 43
cents per bushel being tho highest bias
for immediate delivery.
One farmer shelled, sold and delivered
to Jones & Co. 1000 bushels of corn in
Is hours on Saturday last.
william divim and Caleb Freeman
each lost their 400 pound porkers BY
cholers few days since. 1t seems as il
the disease has broken out afresh again
during the past two weeks.
D j. Gordon, the photographer, has
removed to Odessa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
a Fatal Runaway.

From yesterdays Every Evening;
A sOrrel horse attached TO the delivery
wagon Of William Clsvey, the Second
street butcher, got beyond the control OF
its driver while going down Tatnall
street about o'clock this afternoon and
dashed against the heavy tongue
Of John Mulrooney's delivery wagon
which was standing on Tatnall street
above Fifth. The tongue entered
the animals breast, squsrely between its
shoulders, penetrating to q depth Of
about foot. The force of the shock
carried the tongue and animal around as
Tar as it could swing, when the horse fell
dead. The driver was thrown hesdlong
over the horse, but was not hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
Sullivan and Greenneld in court.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
New YORK, Nov. 19.-John L. Sulli-
van and Alfred Greenfield, the principals
in last nights glove contest, appeared In
Jefferson Market police court this morn
ing, accompanied by crowd Of sports, to
answer to the charge on which they
were arrested last night Of engsg-
ing in prize fight. Their
bondsmen accompanied them. Sullivan
Looked plseid and hpapy. Greenheld's
face appeared little swollen and over
his left eye was ont. The affidavit Of
Chief Of Police Walling was read in which
he accused the defendants of having been
participants in q prize fight
and Of having caused an I'M
lawful sssemblags Of people to gather
for an illegal purpose. The accused were
held in $500 bail each to appear Tor exam
ination this afternoon. The bondsmen Of
last night renewed their bail, and the
pugilists and the crowd left the court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
Hendricks and voorhees,.

AHhociAted fress Dispatch py special wires.
PlTTsBURa, Pa Nov. 19.-Vioe Presi.
dent elect Hendricks in an interview
here to.dsy stated that he could not give
any opinion as to the probabilities Of Q
sweep in Federal offices, but Senator Voor-
hees, who is with him, scented the
idea OF his going on political mission TO
Mr.. Cleveland In regard to the share Of
offices which shall be the appointment Of
the Indiana Democracy. They are both
on the way to Brooklyn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

.sIs.,Etsa FEesI ulapatea oy Special wiFss.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov l9-Flour. dull,
weak.
Wheat, dull and steady; No. Q western red,
7sc.; No. ! Pennsylvania CO.. 9O1.; No. 2 Della
ware o sec
Corn. steady and dull steamer new, 47c.i
sail yellow, 4Sc.; do. mixed 47Aa4sc; No. 3,
45a46'.
Oats. Steady and unchanged
Provisions duh and unchanged.
utt T, steady; Western good to choice,
20 &c.
Eggs firm; extras 2Sa29c
Cheese steady and lair demand; Ohio fats
choice, lls4al2c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Wyatt BoAtwriaht of Chester, Pa, and
Mrs. Miller, the latter Of this city, both
under arrest for threatening and attempt
ing to poison BoatwriRht's wife and in
jail awaiting trial, are also charged with
the killing Of Boatwright's child some
time sgo. 1t is suspected that the babe
was given poison and Its remains have
been exhumed for analysis by Chester,
Pa, physiciap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
FIRE AT PORT PENN.

John M. Evans Barn, Two Horses
and Three Cows Burned.
The barn and outbuildinss on the farm
occupied BY John NJ. Evans, near Port
Penn, were entirely destroyed by fire
Monday night, together with part of his
corn crop, two horses and three COWS.
Mr.. Evans will belruined by his loss.
The cause Of the fire is unknown. 1t
broke ont about 20 minutes after the
family had retired to bed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Letters Of administration on the estate
Of Lydia Norman, late Of this city, were
granted Monday by Register Grubb to
Merris Taylor. Kate Coyle was granted
letters testamentary upon the will OF
John Coyle, late Of this city. The will Of
zacharish 8. Dimen was offered for pro-
bate and the will Of the late Merreall
Turner was proved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

The steamer Heroe is again being
victualed and will leave port for South
America on Thursday. Her crew, IA men,
have all shipped and are now aboard
awaiting the order to sail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
m,daie,own,s Joiliacat,on.

The Democrats Of Middletown will
show their enthusiasm in royal style OF
Friday night over the triumph Of Cleve
land aud Hendricks. There will be {
parade, illumination and speeches
Senator Baysrd hiss accspted an invita-
| tion to attend the exercises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
MxErlSe OF THE aRAED LoDe y
Reports Of Standing Committees
Rend and Acted Upon-Thtrry New
Members Admitted 90 tho Grand
Ioaua- Rep0Frs Of sbfEieers

Reports Of Standing Committees
Read and Acted Upon-Thtrfy New
MxmDers Admitted TO tho Grand
LodKe-Reports Of Ohieers.
The Grand Lodge Of Delaware, l. o. o
F., began its annual session III od1
Fellows Hsll ~ 10 a. IN. yest~1tay, wIth
Gfsud Master y. v. Weldon presiding
and abJuE SO msmbJrs IL attendance.
During the morning session 80 new
members were admitted.
The reports Of the grand officers were
referred to q special committee OF ais
tributiun aud the reports Of the several
standing committees were read and acted
upon.
The report Of Grand Master Benton v.
Weldon, notes that peace and prosperity
reign throughout the Jurisdiction and
hat lodges which have been dark
and gloomy in the past are max
ing progressive strides forward. The
work has been divided into six dis
sriots since the last session. An apph
cation for q charter to establish lodge
at Selbyville was declined. The death
Of Joshua Maris, p. g. NJ, a-d John
Shilling, P. &. o., are httingy re.
ierrsd 70. Isaac W. Hallam, grand
secretary, reports quite reduc-
ton in the numerical strength Of
the order in the past year limitations
have fallen of and suspensions for non
payment Of cues are on the increase. The
decrease for the year is rs the number
OF members last term was 1856; initiated,
admitted by card and reinststed this term,
IA; Withdrawn, suspended, expelled and
died this term, 220; present membership,
$40. During the term 329 brothers
we're relieved, and there were 2,476
weeks sickness % brothers were
buried and 23 wives Of brothers
l0,569.2l were paid for weekly
benefits, $2b0.25 for relief Of Widow
families and $2,634 II At death OF
brothers, OIL, IVA Tor wives and 1858 "a for
charitable purposes. The total amount
paid for relief was $l4, 98l 81, and for
other purposes was sl5, 769. 8S, a total OF
Of $50, 1857 20, receipts for the term,
$35, 729 SO. The invested funds, COM
prisipg cash, personal property, real
estate, stocks, bonds, notes, mortgages, Is
$l26, 446. 80 There are 81 lodges In the
jurisdiction.
THE GRAND RHoAMPMENT.
At the annual meeting Of the Grand
EnoAmpment Of Delaware, l. o. o. f..
held in Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday night,
the grand secretary reported that there
are n.ne enoampments, one uhiform de-
gree camp and 1853 members, two more
members than there were one year ago.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: N. W. G. F., Benjamin
z. Shakespeare, Reynolds Enoampment,
No. 8; M. &. g. II. P. Samuel H. Barker,
Dover, No. s; R. W. g. 8. W., Isaac J.
wootten, Sussex, No. a; B. W. q. J. W,
M. D. Crossan, Reynolds, No. 81; R. W.
g. Secretary, Edwin Hirst, Delaware, No.
/; R. W. Treasurer, 3. q. Spencer,
Reynolds, No. 8; R. W. g. Represents
tive to the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Edwin
Hirst, Delaware, No l g. l. g., r. 4.
Lyons, 90, an, No. o.; G.. o. g., Richard
Burton, Jr., Delaware, No. 1; Grand
Marshal, Frederick W. Taylor, Reynold t,
| No g.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Mrs. Hsrtnett, who lives on farm near
Cherry Hill, WAS gored to death by q
vicious bull on Sunday Last. She was In
the act OF orossing field where the
animal was grating when he pursued and
overlook her goring her to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

During the afternoon, the court
room was open, and u large crowd
\ atiently waited for the Jury In the osse
OF AGOlph Kettner to return q verdict
Nothing was heard from thu jury until
a rs O'Clock, when the batl'ff brought to
tho court a mote in which the jury asked
the court to again define the different
grades Of homicide. The jury was
brought into the court room, and Chief
Justice Comegys again read from the
ohsrge the portion the jury desired to
hear. At a as the jury again retired.
At 8 20 O'Clock the jury took ballot
which, IL 10 understood, resulted as fol
lows 6 for granddaughter, for murder
In the second degree and for aoquittsl.
Nothing more was heard In regard TO
the situation until 10 O'Clock, when
Judge Wootten, who was waiting to re-
oeive the verdiot-Chiet Justice Comegys
having gone to Dover on the 8 26 train
sent word to the jury that they need not
report until 10 O'Clock in the morning, to
which hour the court took recess. The
hungry jurymen, who had eaten nothing
since breakfast, then disposed themselves
as comfortably as possible around the
hotha ehu biuPs thhouHh VAC AtbAt'
Thursdsy morning Frank R. Csrswell,
one OF the jurymen, injured his fpger by
striking 1t sgalnst chair, and by even
ing II had become SO swollen and In
famed thsts ply sioiRn was summoned
to dress It.
James Little, the witness in the Kettner
case who has been detained In Jail ever
since the shooting, was Thursday paid
his attendance fee. He was held for 143
days and received S143. The question Of
allowing him mileage between Whining
ton and New Castle, which would have
given HIN u cents day, or sl02 96,
additional, was raised, but the court de-
oided against the allowance, although
Judge Whiteley was in favor OF IL.
Little, during his imprisonment, lost
80 pounds in weight, and feels ra,her
weak. he was pleased at receiving his
fee in such q comfortable lump, but said
he would have much preferred being out,
as he could have made nearly 90 per day
at his trade, that Of stone mason,
besides enjoying his accustomed liberty
He will 60 to New York, where his sister
resides.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Miss Lydia Webb, an elderly lady liv.
ing at No. 706 West street, sustained
severe bruises by falling at Twelfth and
West streets Tuesday. Owing to her
age and the severity Of her injuries she
had to be carried home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
market street Bridge.

The boiler on Market street bridge II
ont Of order, but Just what ais it no one
appears to know. 1t probably will take
several days to put it in proper condition,
aud in the meantime the draw will have
to be turned by hand power.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20
The First Snow.

Shortly after / O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon some umbrellas were raised to
keep of a slight chilly sprinkle Of rain,
the drops Of which were inteImingled
with fine snow grsnuels not fat enough
to call askss hut more properly slsst.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Sfsoeibted Preas 9hiiaton by hpnnisl HErs,
PHILADELPHIA, Nov, 9.--Eoon--sStocis,
STEADY; Philadelphia q Enc, ~; Reading
~; Pennsylykhi&, 81 Lshigh vAieY
80 !; United Companies Of Rev Jersey, 1873
Sptthern. Pacific ISL do. prsferrsd, 42ra
northern Central, 81 Lehgh Navigation
Az; NorrisEoWu i06: Central Trsnsports
to-, So; Buffalo, n. ! :, = HAlrtslph's 81
frrih lnhnEIHlll 63
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Sheriff Ford has appointed John A.
Rodney, Rsq., to act IS his counsel
during his incumbeney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Immediately after the afternoon session
Of court convened, Harry sharpley,
Rsq., addressed the sourt, and submitted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-11-20

Benson's oapcine Plasters alone reach the
seat Of disease through the pores of the skin.
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