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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
ship Canal Awards.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
MIDDLETowN, Nov. 81 have obtained
the following figures from the canal
commissioners, who have Just finished
their business: John g. Corbitt, as trustee,
WAS awarded 1926 damages; Farmers
National Bank at New Castle, 81, $50 !:
Colin Ferguson, $3,O25; G. W. w. Maui
dain, $2,S0O, Gideon Barlow, 81, $50 I;
Clerk of the Peace e. r. Cochran, as
trustee, $4,000; Jos. B. Deakyne, SO, 900;
Sarah Vansant, ct al, 50, 600; making q
grand total on the eight tracts of $23, ,45o.
aged parties will take an appeal and have
smother commission to consider the mat
ter. II is also stated that the awards
herewith given are above what most
people expected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
SUITS AGAINST YOUNG rAsKER.
who Has Absc0nded After Writing
Other MEMS Names,

who Has AbscOAded After Writing
Other Mems Names.
The Philadelphia Press says: Suit has
been brought against Charles P. Tasker
by the National Bank of the Republic
upon a note for $1,000, upon which it is
alleged that Tasler forged the indorse-
ments of his uncle, Stephen P. M. Tasker,
and his great uncle, Thomas L. Tasker.
Suits have also been instituted by David
Sheldon, whose claim is upon protested
check for $3.50, and by the Sixth
National Bank, which has sued Stephen
+. NJ. Tasker and Thomas t. Tasker, as
we'll rs Charles p. Tasker. Like that OF
the Bank of the Republic, their suit is
upon note for $1,S56.10, dated July
22d, upon which Stephen p. NJ. and
Thomas Il. Tasker figure as indorsers'
The note upon which the Bank of the
Republic sues was discounted at that in.
stitution by Wenzel Il Co., firm of oil
brokers, who were the third indorsers
upon it.
No complaint regarding young Tasker
the fact of whose disappearance was pub
lished some weeks ago, has been lodged
with the police or the District Attorney
though it is understood that private de
tectives are engaged in the case. His
relatives will not prosecute him, buthave
refused to make good the amount of hii
forgeries and will let the law take i'll
course if he is apprehended. The young
man belongs to a wealthy family, is mar
ried and lived in handsome style, but hal
long borne IN unenviable reputation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
THE CUSTODY OF A CHILD.
Awarded Hts Grandparents - The
Fntl,er Unfit TO Raise Et.

Before Judge Whiteley Saturday an
application was made in behalf of Henry
Devalinger for the custody of his child,
now in the possession of its grandparents,
Alfred dupont Bird and wife. The petition
was opposed by the respondents on the
grounds that Mr.. Devalinger was unfit to be
entrusted with the care of the infant.
The testimony showed that Mrs. De-
yalinger died at the house of her mother,
in February last, and that her two children
had made their home at the same place
during her illness. The elder child was
taken by the father shortly after the
mothers death, but the one in question
which is about 20 months old, has since
been living with its grandparents.
On Monday last application was made by
Mr.. Devalinger for the child, but the grand
parents refused to give it up, when peti
lion was made for the writ. The evidence
heard went to substantiate the claims OF the
grandparents, and the judge decided tina
the child should continue in their care ant
custody. W. T. Lyman, ESQ.,, represented
the petitioner and Charles B. Lore, Esq. .,th'
respondents,
After the case had been decided, quite ;
breezy scene was enacted In front of thu
court house between the principals to tn,
affair. Mr.. Devalinger and Mr.. Bird en-
gagged In a warm controversy, and assumed
attitudes pugilistic, and blows seemed i'm
minent when the attorneys appeared a
peace-makers and paeiiied the disputants
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
IN WORKING TRIM
The S. II. @. @. Appoint an Agent ian
Conjunction with the n. r. a. A.

Conjunction with the n. Ps a. Az
It will be remembered that few weeks
since, the move was made by the officers
of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children TO secure the services
of superintendent to take charge of its
practical work, which was becoming too
onerous for the officers themselves. This
suggestion was coupled with one to obtain
an office or head. quarters where all busi-
ness connected with the society might be
transacted, and where the books of
record and other documents pertaining to
the work of the organization should be
kept.
The idea was Of once acted upon by the
board of managers, and was likewise
adopted by the sister society for the pro-
lection of animals. Active negotiations
were at once begun, which have resulted
in the joint selection of Harvey B. Van
degrift, son of Squire Joseph W. Vande-
grift, rs the superintendent and special
agent of the societies. He has been duly
commissioned and also sworn in by
Mayor Rhoads as special officer of
justice, and is now ready for business in
the line of his appointment.
The office will be in the Maris Building
corner of Sixth and Shipley streets,
where Mr.. Vandegrift will receive all
complaints of whatever nature, preferred
either in person or by correspondence
(with the signature and address of the
writer) bearing upon cases of cruelty to
children or animals.
Heretofore, both OF these excellent So
cieties have lnbored under the serious
disadvantage of not possessing any recog-
nized headquarters, or agent whose duty
it should be to promptly investigate all
alleged abuses and take the necessary
steps for the punishment of offenders in
such cases. Now, however they arc fully
equipped for decisive and efficient work,
and desire to notify the public, especially
all those who feel interested in the cause
of the oppressed, that they shall consider
it an act of charity for any one hearing of,
suspecting or observing any cruelty, neg
lect or other inperious treatment upon the
part of any individual toward child or
an animal, to report the facts in tie case
to the agent, Mr.. Vandegrift or,or TO any
officer of the proper society, that instant
measures may be taken to relieve tile vic
tim of such abuse.
They further desire to say that the
name of any informant will not, if the
wish is SO expressed, be used either in the
public prosecution or private invostiga-
ton of the case reported.
It may here be stated that since the
appointment of Mr.. Yandegrift, only
few days ago, the Society for the Preven-
ton of Cruelty to Children have had at
least half dozen cases of neglect and
cruelty called to their attention, all of
which are being vigorously looked after,
and will be followed up to conclusion.
The public do not know q tithe of the
suffering that exists in the city, or the
results for the cause of order, Justice and
humanity which these two societies are
quietly but faithfully accomplishing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
rhrcn,ening Ilis wlfe,s Ilfe.

William F. Rudolph, jeweler, New
Castle, formerly of this city, was arrested
Wednesday week on warrant issued at
the instance of his wife charging him with
assault and battery with intent to kill.
He was given hearing before Mayor
Black and held in $400 bail for his ap-
pearance at the next term of court. 1t
appears that Rudolph who is charged
with serious domestic shortcomings and
Incorporate habits on Saturday week
collected all the articles of
value in his store and left the city, and
presumably came to this city with COM
panion, where he remained until Wednes-
day. When he returned he found the
constable had made levy upon his goods
and closed the store. Upon discovering
the condition of affairs Rudolph became
very angry and grew SO abusive to his
wife that she was obliged to seek protec-
tion from Mayor Black. About three
months ago Rudolph opened a jewelry
store in New Castle and for q time seemed
to be getting along nicely until he grew
dissipated and consorted with associates
of questionable repu.e.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
nAzBn DBLL,s F4LL MEErINa.
Locni Horses Competing ON the
Track-FOmr TrottinR EVENTS

Thursday was in many respects one of
the greatest days in the brief history of
Hazel Dell. The last exhibition of trot-
ting for the present season was given, and
the attendance was one of the largest that
has ever been seen on the grounds. With
the exception Of u rather stiff breeze in
the early part of the afternoon, the tenn
perature and skies were all that could be
desired. The fields of horses in all but
the free-for-all- -trot were much larger
than usual, which lent additional interest
to the contests, and there was close trot-
ting in every elnss except the three-minute.
The $50 class, which was the first
called had eight starters and became very
interesting from the closeness of the con-
test and the see saving which took place
in each heat. The first heat was won
handily by w. w. Lobdell's blk Prince,
with Henry Durham's b 6 Jack second.
In the next j. w. DennY's IN Bessie got
the lead and finished ahead, Jack agnin
coming second. In the third heat Bessie
led TO the home side of the three-quarter
pole, when she broke, having been pushed
by Prince, and being hard to catch, the
latter passed her and came under the
wire winner by several lengths.
The 800 minute class was won by Mr..
Durhain's Speck, John HRgan's Frank
second. The $50 class developed close
and exciting race between the & Deoep-
ton, driven by Charles Myers, and the
M Lilly s, driven by William Gallagher.
Deception won in strnight heats, but wis
pushed very hard TO the very end by the
roam mare and in the second heat won by
only half n length.
,,,o,a lint tI1,o oto t.tatu IL, fho fraa
for-all exhibition. They were George ID.
Clelnnd's b Pumpkin Seed and a b m
Rosie P,ase, owned by Mr.. Butler of
West Chester, and driven by Charley
MYERS. Pumpkin Seed was driven by
William Devices. Rosie Pease led in
both heats To the home stretch, where she
was ench time pushed very close by the
city fnvorite. In the second heat the
latter caino in ahead, but was running
when he crossed the wire, SO that the heat
and race was given to the mare. Mr..
Cleland desired to have another heat trot-
ted, or rather to have the event decided
by the best three in five, and it was un-
derstood between the parties that such
would be the case, but when the second
heat had been trotted the owner of the
West Chester mare stated that he and his
driver would have to take an early train
for home and had not time totrot another
heat, SO the contest was declared closed,
much to the dissatisfaction of Mr.. Gle
land, who was very desirous of more ex-
tended trial. He is confident that he
owns the fastest trotter in Wilmington,
and was surprised at having no local
horses to contest with him for the local
championship.
All the events were announced on the
programme as in s, but this was de-
clared mistake of the printer, and they
were decided by the rule of 2 in 8. Silas
Wright of Parkesburg, Pa, was the
Judge, assisted by w. w. Lobdell. The
summary is as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
Tn. Progress Of Isaucntion.

State Superintendent of Free Schools
t. N. Williams, states that he finds in his
visit to the public schools of New Castle
county coinmendable degree of interest
manifest in the improvement of school
buildings in respect to neatness and COM
Portable school furniture. While many
of the houses are comfortable and are
supplied with good school apparatus he
poorly ventilated and furnished. Upon
the whole, the superintendent thinks
that there is constant improvement in
educational interest throughout the
county, and feels greatly encouraged that
the interest in the cause of popular
education is steadily growing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
A MIssIssIPpl MURDERER.
Tracked by IslOod-hOunis and cap
fnr, a i'm the Woods.

COLUMBIA, MARION COUNTY, MISS, Nov. u
A difficulty occurred between Bill Moss and
John and Eliza Cook, Thursday night.
Moss shot John Cook through the bowels,
killing him, and also shot Eliza Cook in tho
right breast, inflicting dangerous and
probably fatal wound.
Moss ran from the town and escaped to
the woods. Pursuit was organized by citi-
IONS yesterday but Moss succeeded in elud-
ing those after him until two blood hounds
were put on his trail. The animals traced
him deep into the woods and overlook him.
Heturned and fired twice at the dogs killing
one of them. BY this time the pursuing
party which was close behindt tine dogs came
up and threatened Moss with death unless
no surrendered. He gave himself up and
| IL now in iail
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

Thieves slyly entered the residence Of
Richard S. Lowell No. 222 jefferson street,
Thursday night and stole between $95
and 800 in money. The robbery was
committed about O'Clock, and nobody
was at home at the time except the hired
girl and the children. The thieves effected
nm entrance by climbing up on grape
arbor in the yard to q third story bach
window. The money was taken from the
clothing of Mr.. Lovell's son, William F,
Lowell, and the robbery was not dis
covered until some time afterwords, ,wher
the servant girl went up stairs and noticed
the disordered condition Of the room
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
AN INDUsTRIA1 BOOM.
New Castle 10 Have Large Additions
in Her Manufacturing Resources.

In hker NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. hAeSuhESehs
The future for New Castle in an indus
trial sense is looking up in n way particu-
larly gratifying to the residents of that
city. As stated elsewhere company
comprising numerous capitalists, inclnd-
ing four large firms, are negotiating for
the formation of corporation with the
idea of operating the iron works of Morris,
Tasker & Co. on more extensive scale
than they ever have in the past. The
addition of mill for the manufacture
of steel rails is under consideration
and material enlargement of the present
plant is also projected. II is proposed
by the Morris Il Tasker Company to dis
pose of its works in Philadelphia and
have all its manufacturing done ut the
New Castle mills. If the scheme is fully
consummated which seems entirely prob
able at this time, the mills under the new
company will run steadily and give en-
ployment to much larger force of work
men than in the past.
Richard Dobbins, il is stated upon good
authority will soon commence the cree
tion of buildings for glass manufactory
and will conduct the industry upon an
extensive scale.
The construction of q largo building
for the manufacture of phosphate is also
projected and there is probability they
will be built in readiness for operation IL
| the spring. 0"...."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

The Plaintiff i'm a Divorce Sui
NauIed by Ghc Nife's Sister.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,. Nov. 7.-An exciting
scene occurred in the circuit court here
yesterday during the trial of II divorce case,
In which John Nunly of Lexington, this
county, is complainant, and his wife de.
fendant. In his bill Mr.. Mufiy alleged
infidelity on the part of his wife, and when
he sought to sustain the charges by proof
Mrs. Muffly tainted, and was carried out OF
court.
During the excitement of caring for the
woman Miss Hand, II large stout woman
sister of defendant, shouted ut the top OF
her voice: "MuiIly, you have murdered my
sister and l will kill you" and rushing NJ
Mlliny, selzea MN py tile itlir '.ilu atssdi
| be quieted. She was terribly wrought VI
and would have used Mufily quite roughly
| hnd not the court officers interfered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
A MAN CRUSHED
Between the Draw and One of the
Third street Bridge Piers.

About IL O'Clock Friday morning
George Harper, who had been in South
Wilmington collecting some money, was
returning by way of Third street bridge.
The draw was about to be turned, but Mr..
Harper thought he could cross, and while
attempting It was caught between the
bridge and one of the piers, about the
waist. His body was fearfully crushed
before he could be extricated.
He was taken to his home No. 619 West
Front street and medical aid summoned.
The unfortunate man sustained fatal in
ternal injuries, frequently vomiting blood
during the afternoon, until his death,
which resulted about $50 o'clock in the
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
BLOWN SO Fec, into ,ho Arr,

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 5.-Two colored
men, William Kennebread and Phil
johnson, well diggers, were killed yester-
day by an explosion of blasting powder.
Thirty feet down they struck granite and
began drilling for the purpose of blow
ing up the rock. After one explo-
sion, they descended and drilled several
more holes inserting the explosive. In
stantly an explosion followed when the
two bodies were shot up SO feet in the
air. One of the bodiesfell on the ground
about 100 feet away from the we'll horribly
mutilated, the head being all but severed.
The other body shot straight up in the
air and fell back into the we'll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

Deputy Attorney-G General Biggs has
purchased, for $24, 1853, farm of 610
acres near Millington, Nd, belonging to
the estate of the late Charles Noble and
regarded as one of the finest properties
in Queen Anne's county There are $500
peach trees and good buildings on the
farm, about $50 acres of which are under
tillage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

William w. Sharp has withdrawn from
the firm of Welch, Sharp & Co., COM
mission merchants, and Asbury Burke has
arranged to dispose of his interest in the
firm of Burke & Kellum, coal dealers,
next spring. Both gentlemen have beer
members Of the Asbury M. E. Church fol
several years and now are local preachers
Next March they will apply for admis
sion to the Wilmington M. E. Conference
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

LONDON, Nov. 7.-The Russian harvest Of
1885 is above the average for winter wheat,
but below the average for spring wheat.
The deficiency in spring wheat is due to
drought. Rye is slightly above the average.
The out crop is bad. Other ccreals are
below the average. Tho beet and tobacco
crops are good. Hay and fruit are inferior.
Tho total wheat production is 36.000,OOC
quarters, which is 20 per cont under the
nyerape ...
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
Na,u nas,lo PrssnyterY.

At a called meeting of the New Castle
Presbytery, held in Central Church FRI
day. the REV. Hugh Walker of the Green
Hill Church was dismissed to the Columbia
Presbytery, New York, to become pastor OF
the church at Valencia. The Rev. W. w.
Taylor was appointed moderator OF the
Green Hill session to declare the pulpit OF
that church vacant. The Rev. W. L. Mo
Evan, assistant pastor of Central Church,
was examined as candidate for the minis
try. and arrangements were made for his
ordination in Rodney Street Chapel on
Thursday evening, when the Rev. A. n
Keigwin will preside, the Rev. Lafayette
Marks will preach the sermon, and the REV.
]. II. Nixon, ID. d., will deliver the charge
to the evangelist. The Rev. Mr.. Boardman
of Port Penn, was authorised 70 receive
letter OF dismissal TO another Presbyterian
church when he shall request
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

CHICAGO, Nov. 7.-The cyclone which
passed over the southern part of tho state
last night was more serious in its re-
suits than was at first believed. AT Carmi
the house of Joseph Burrell was blown
down, Burrell being instantly killed aud
several members of the family severely in
iured. -Four buildings were blown down
including the Baptist church. Reports
from Jacksonville, Duquoin and Pittslleld
state that much damage was done to prop
erty although no further loss of life has YET
been ascertained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

NEw York, Nov. A. 4.-Secretary Manning
to-day called upon Hon. Samuel ]. Tilden
at Greystone, Yonkers. He arrived at
IL. so q. m. from this city and was driven
direct TO the ex-governor's house, where
he lunched and remained until nearly
o'clock, when he drove direct to the depot
and came to this city on the train which
starts from the city at 2.04. He stated
that his visit was merely one of friend
ship, to congratulate Mr.. Tilden upon
the result of the election.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

Chicago, Nov. 7.-E. H. Bucklln's four
storied bailding on Michigan avenue occu-
pied by him as u drug store and laboratory
was damaged by fire TO the extent of ~ 600
his footing on the third floor when attempt
ing to cut away some woodwork and fell
through the elevator shaft to the basement
receiving fatal injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

George A. Henderson called at the
GAZETTE office on Saturday with a NAM
moth peach blow potato, raised by b. +.
Hurloek on his farm near Clayton. The po-
tato measured III inches in circumference
one way by 12k inches the other and was
beautifully perfeeS. Mr.. Henderson states
that MIR. Hurlock has also grown n turnip
Weighing IL pounds this season.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
A peadIy I.o.y Among soIdiers.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. Tt is reported this
morning from Jefferson Barracks, which is
is miles south of this city, that a fearful
fight took place there last night between a
coIored soldier who is said to be desperate
character and two white soldiers in which
the former shot and killed both of his oppo-
nents and in spite of every eifcrt to arrest
him he succeeded in making his escape
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
HEAVY sNoW-sToBMs.


Freight Tram tiOcReu hh'
OMAHA, Neutrality-suspicious. received at
the Union Pacific headquarters state that n
heavy snow-storm is prevailing along the
Cheyenne snow was falling all day yoster-
day and drifting badly on Laramie Hill, so
that blockade was feared. There is heavy
snow also at Denver Junction and at Ogal-
lala, Neb., IA inches foil and drlfted.
Ono freight train was blocked in q cut
east OF 0gallala. Snow was still falling al
last accounts. At North Platte four inches
have fallen, and the storm is still in
progress. Tho temperature north of Platte
ie 3ilo
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12

Fish Commissioner Enoch Moore re-
ceived few days ago, from Washington,
about 1900 German carp fry, which will
be distributed gratuitously TO all proper
parties who apply for them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
The Husband. Fnru sold.

Lore & Emmons Thursday sold ON the
premises the farm of the late Adolphus
Husbands situated in North Christiana
hundred. The farm consists of 160 acres
and four perches, and was bought by J..
H. Hoifecker, Esq, as attorney, for
$16, ,0O2. so, at 800 per acre.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
v,a,,,,np with DeIa,vare pilots.

Pennsylvania pilots will be exclusively
employed on the iron ore steamers plying
between Philadelphia and st. Jago, Cuba,
in the future, by order of the eharterers
The pilots will remain on board the yes
sells during the voyage, SO as to be ready
when wanted off the Delaware Capes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
RrandYwIne summit Cam p Neeting.

The board of directors of Brandywine
Summit has decided to hold the annual
camp meeting IL days, commencing
August 9th. The date is early announced
In order that other associations may not
decide upon the same date for their
: meetings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-12
wiscon.iM,s MILLION and !. rIalr.

MADISON, WIS, Nov. 7.-The secretary OF
state has completed the official census do
tails. Total population, 1868, ,423; white
males, SOC, ,942; white females, 7a8, $40 I;
negroes, in full, 5,570; Indians. 1855.