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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15

OBITUAR Y.
Mrs. Lydia l.. Humphry Gnietly
PASSES AWAY.


Mrs. Lydia L. Humphry died at $40 p.
M, yesterday week, at the home of her
son, George W. Humphry, on Rodney
street above Second.
Lydia Laymen Humphry, the eldest of
a family of six children, three of whom
survive her, was horn in the parish of
Bosham, near Chichester, England, May
LIST, 1905. She came from long lived
family, her parents and grandparents all
living to be upwards of so. Her parents
emigrated to America about 1920, the
vessel in which they crossed the Atlantic
being eight weeks making the voyage
from Havre, her port of departure, to
Baltimore. Shortly after her arrival in
Baltimore, Lydia secured a place as
chambermaid in the hotel where Thomas
Wildey, the founder of d-Fellowship
in America, had recently started his first
lodge; and the care of that lodge room
was part of her duty. She remained in
Baltimore until about 1910, when she re-
moved to the neighborhood of Spring.
field, Ohio, which was then regarded as
tout west" Here she was married To
the late James Humphry and returned
with her husband to Baltimore in the
following year. Two sons were the
fruit of their union, George W.
and G. Charles Humphry; the latter
of whom died at Snow Hill, Nd, in 1866
In 1916 the family moved to New Castle,
where Mr.. Humphry carried on market
gardening until 1858, when he removed
to farm which he had purchased, II
miles below Camden, this State. In 1860
having sold the farm, Mr.. TTumphrJ
came to Wilmington, where he spent the
rest of his days, dying in December 1875
within three weeks of his S5th birthday
Since the death of her husband, Mrs
Humphry had lived with her son
George W. Humphry. She enjoyed
very good health until after passing he
80th year. Her system broke down quit
suddenly some six or seven weeks ago
and about three weeks ago she became
confined to her bed. Her death wa
caused purely by the enfeebling inroad
of old age. She was loving wife ant
mother and lifelong, consistent, praying
Christian. Two sisters and brother
Mrs. Jane Everitt of near Moorton, Del.
and Susan and James Laymen, both un
married, of Baltimore, survive her.
The funeral took place on Sunda.
afternoon, with services at the house, b.
the Rev. j. b. Parmalee, at 2.30. Inter
ment at Wilmington and Brandywin,
j cemetery. ...=4.. ."-. "..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
THE NEW PLAY HOUSE.
Work on the Academy of Music
Progressing Rapidly.

Work on tho new Academy of Music
Delaware avenue and Tatnall streets, Ii
progressing with noticeable rapidity. A
large force Of brick layers are at work, and
the walls are pushing their way upward
very fast. The builders who had calcu-
lated to have the building ready for oceu-
pancy by January LIST, state that they are
two weeks ahead with the progress Of the
building.
Nearly all the interior fittings have been
purchased, and in their selection excellen,
taste has been displayed. The apartments
will be divided by portieres, the drop
being chiefly of pretty shade of red, III
harmony with the interior decoration. The
seats on the first floor and in the family
circle are nicely upholstered, and ready to
be put In position as soon as the building Is
ready TO receive them.
Tho drop curtain is to be of silk plush
and the act curtain Of q soft material in rest
ful shades.
The question OF local management and
the selection of an orchestra leader are un-
decided, but will receive timely considera-
tion. The orchestra will consist OF II
pieces. When complete, II the present
plans are carried out, the ,adomy will be
n most unique play -house, every detail re-
ceiving the care and attention TO ensure d
richness in effect with tho comfort of pa.
irons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15

Andrew Carnegie has presented to the
workmen Of the Keystone bridge works, at
Pittsburg, brick building costing S2S, 900,
to be used as library. He also gave 81 900
for the purchase of books.
Schweitzer, Sachs Il Co., dealers In fancy
goods, occupied part OF the Crocker Build
lug in San francisco, which was destroyed
by fire on Thursday. They carried 5000 900
worth Of stock, which was damaged by
water to the extent of about $4,000. The
insurance is about $260,000.
A gang of Illicit distillers near Wilkes
barre, Pa, has been broken up by revenue
officers. The distillery Of Stephen Tiffany
In Aldred, Susquehanna county, has been
seized, with 1000 gallons OF spirits. Tiffany
was arrested. W. Chandler, a saloon.
keeper OF Gibson, has been arrested as an
accessory, and 400 gallons OF spirits in his
place have been seized. Other arrests arc
expected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15

Porter Leas, and lnymen J. p. Grocer and
O. f. Abbott.
On Corresponding Bodies-the Revs /.
Newton Ritner, b. A. Woods, John Il.
Craig, Il. d. Miller, s. s. Woodward and
M. NJ. Finch.
Delegates to General Anniversaries
The Revs. John Love, I. B. Greul, John
Linker, and Laymen Il. j. Hoskinson,
Thomas Partridge and William A. sieltzer.
The committee on digest of tellers re-
ported through the Rev. Mr.. Evarts that
DC churches had reported m increase in
membership, 80 decrease, six the same
as last year, and three churches made no
report; 15 churches reported no
baptisms, 20 less than 10, 81 from 10 to
25, 12 from 25 to so, FIVE over so. The
Second German Church of Philadelphia
had 54 and that at Powellton avenue So,
Mantua SO, and Grace, in Philadelphia,
149. There is an increase of 140 in the
number of members received by letter,
and of SO in the number excused
by that means. There was n decrease
of 575 in baptisms; 81 in letters
granted, 10 in excuses, 80 fewer deaths
and 237 fewer erasures. There was net
loss, from the letters thus far received, of
500 members; an increase of 116 officers
and teachers in the Sunday schools, and
of 1857 scholars. There are three fewer
schools and 1914 baptisnls from the
schools; 1000 less volumes in libraries
81, Alb less contributions; 1000 increase
in church sittings; 25 parsonages for S5
churches; "a, 600 increase in church ex-
penses. There was a shrinkage in church
property of 1928 900, and of $21 900 in
miscellaneous contributions. There was
n grand total of $11 900 less money ex-
pended than last year, these shrinkages
being due to the stringency of the money
market. The report was referred to the
clerk for correction and publication.
A farewell letter was received and read
from the Rev. DR., Thomas Winter of
koxborough, who is in his 87th year and
in feeble health. Resolutions were
adopted expressing the love and esteem
of the association for the venerable
patriarch.
DIR. James Lisk spoke upon "Our
present condition and obligations" and
was followed by dozen delegates in five
minute addresses and prayer. The min
utes were then read and adopted. DIR.
Hoyt made brief address of thanks to
the association and to the people of the
entertaining church, the benediction was
pronounced by the Rev. DIR. II. B. Cook and
the association adjourned sine die. Most
of the delegates left for Philadelphia ON
Inst evenings trains.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
RAYMOND ON HIS ROUNDS
HE FLEEoEs AN UNsUSPEoTxNG
CHESTERIAN.


Tie demolition of the old stone house
No. 1878 Market street has been completed
and the work of deepening the cellur, pre-
paratory to the erection of n couple Of
three-storied buildings, 10 be used as dwell
ings and stores, is now In progress.
Originally the cellar was not more than
three feet deep and in deepening 1t large
well and several huge rocks have been
struck. 1t will take some time to remove
the rocks and the erection of the new.
buildings will be considerably delayed
thereby. They will be built for J.. ID.
Murphy, who will probably sell them soon
after they are completed.
The razed structure was ill-ahaped, two
stories and half in hight and constructed
of field stone. IL was built 1913 years ngo
AMI by some citizens II is thought that
Generals Washington and Lafayette ma,ie
II their headquarters for a shorttime during
tho revolutionary war but there can be
found no one who Is positive that they did.
AT first it was used as a boarding house for
mill men and was called the cid mill house.
For many years it was owned by ksipI
Sharpley, who wiled it to one Of his
daughters and when she died it came into
the possession of her sister, who wilied It
to the daughter of John Sharpley, father
of Harry Sharpley, Esq. Mr.. Murphy pur-
chased 1t from Miss Sharpley about 10 years
ago. There was upon the roof of the
ancient building weather-vano, which
was put there in l765. 1t wus made from a
cedar shingle and is remarkably well pro-
served BY Joseph Tatnall, Christian
Febiger and Preston Lea it is highly priced,
since 1t was put upon the building by their
forefathers. Mr.. Murphy contemplntes
placing 1t upon one of the new houses.
Photographs OF the old building have bcen
taken by j. ID. Maybin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
committees and to report at the next
stated meeting.
| The presbytery then took recess

| blhleu meeting.
The presbytery then took recess.
After reasseInbling, at 7.30 p. M, il
was resolved that in order to encourage
the people Mt Perryville who are engaged
in the erection of house of worship, the
presbytery will be pleased to recommend
them TO the board of church erection for
the sum of $400, providing the conditions
of the board are complied with and O
church is duly organized.
The committee on finance, through
Elder J. j. Buck, reported that they have
examined the treasurer's report and
found it correct, and in view of the esti-
mate of the probable expenses of the
presbytery for the ensuing year. would
| recommend IN assessment of 10 cents per
member TO meet said expenses for the en-
suing year.
The committee on Sunday schools
through the Rev. l. L. Cation presented q
very interesting report which was
adopted.
The committee on home missions
through its chairman, the Rev. DIR. s. A.
Gayley, reported, recommending Chris
tiana and Stanton, 5000; Harrington,
300; FELTON,, 300 Lewes (for the cur
rent six months), $3.50.
The Rev. l. L. Cation presented the re-
port of the Woman's Presbyterial Society
MS annual contributions, $807.05.
The Rev. G. j. Porter was appointed
to be moderator of the Red Clay Creek
Church during the vacancy.
A committee consisting of the Rev.
Messrs. Stonecipher, Waugh and Nichol-
son was appointed to prepare narrative
on the state of religion and to report at
the next stated meeting of the presbytery.
The Rev. DIR. Vnllandigham aud the
Rev. G.. j. Porter were appointed to con-
fer with the trustees of the Newark
Academy in reference to the relation of
tue academy to this presbytery.
A vote of thanks to the congregation of
the Lower Brandywine CHURCH for its
hospitable entertainment, and the presby
terry adjourned to meet in New Castle on
the third Tuesday of April.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
THE GETTYSBURG MONUMENT.
The nrandyNvine Granite Polished
Inv Sfeam.

The monument ordered by committee of
tho General Assembly to be put on the
Gettysburg battlefield, to perpetuate the
memory Of the Delaware soldiers who fell
there, Is being constructed at the marble
works of Thomas Davidson (succnssor to
Davidson Il Brother,) at Fifth and King
streets, and will be completed next week.
1t is of Brandywine granite, parts of which
are polished and parts in the rough, and
when finished, will be an attractive stone.
The bnse is 81 feet square, and the monu-
ment feet In hight.
On tho face of the subbase is the follow
ing inscription: Erected by the State OF
Delaware to commemorate the gallantry OF
her sons, A. d., 1885," and on the face OF
the die is tho following: Position held by
the First Regiment, Delaware Volunteer m
fantry, Second Brigade, Third Division,
Second Army Corps-July I'd and Sd, 1888 81
1t Is probable that the monument will be
erected on the Gettysburg field during the
latter part of the present month, shortly
after Representative Fnoch Moore's return
from the west. MIR. Davidson claims that
the granite used In this monument Is the
first polished in this State by steam.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
PETIT JURORS
For United States District Court
COnvening October 2OIh.


COnvcning October 2OIli.
The United States jury commissioners
last week drew the following panel of
petit Jurors to be in attendance upon the
United States district court, which con-
venes October Goth.
NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
Poncader hundred-Richard Il. Cam,
Jr., Andrews. Eliason.
Brandywine-Robert j. Handy.
Wilmington - Joseph Price, colored,
Alexander p. Ewes, Walter ID. Bush,
Lewis II. Springer, Samuel X. Ball.
New Gastle-James NJ. Groase.
Christiana -Abram Palmer.
st. Georges X. Williams.
White Clay Creek-James X. Smulley.
KENT AND SUSSEX COUNTIES.
South Murlerkill hundred-Alexande
Minner, Alfred o. Clifton, John Har-
rington.
North Murderkill = William Ellison,
John Colby Smith, Christian @. Brown.
Lewes and Rehoboth-William p. Orr.
Kenton-Henry p. Massey, Henry
Gerker.
Dagsboro-George p. Morris.
Georgetown-Ch Charles II. Richards, M.
D., James A. Evans.
Cedar Creek-John W. Causey.
West Dover--Jamcs Williams.
Dover-rhomas Berry, William Denny,
Jr.
Broad Creek-Isaac Hood.
Little Creek ThomasH. Regan, Joseph
G. White, Daniel Hearn.
I,altimore-John II. Steele.
Duck Creek-John B. Cooper.
Milford-John Short. Reynear Williams
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
Married by Friends, Cerem ony.

The first Friends wedding in Chester
county under the new marriage law took
place near Ayondale yesterday. The con-
tracting parties were Frederick @. Moore
of Avondale and Miss Annie Darlington,
daughter of Milton Darlington. The
wedding took place at the home of the
bride. She was attired in an elegant
white satin dress, with tho conventional
veil, and was attended by six bridesmaids
clad in white cashmere. They were Misses
Mary Foreman of Bucks county, May
and Edith Darlington Darlington of West
Chester, Matte Smith of Unionville, Addie
Baker OF Chadds Ford and Mary Speak
man of Brandywine Summit, Della
ware county. The bride was also
attended by two maids of honor,
Miss Sara Darlington and cousin of the
groom. The ushers were William Dowdall
of Kennett Square and James Pennock of
Doe Run. There were more than 100
guests present..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15

Or. Samuel P. Chalfant, who some
years ago had an office on West Fourth
street, has just been pardoned by the
governor of California for killing Josiah
Bacon in San Francisco in 1879. He was
convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced
to do ten years in jail. A woman named
Perkins, to whom the prisoner was
engaged, has since worked earnestly for
his release, once succeeding in letting
him out. He was shortly after rear
rested, and she has since been actively at
work among the prominent men of the
state and secured their names to an mp
plication for pardon, which has just been
granted,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15

DUPONT Post, No. 2, G. A. r., Mt its
meeting Thursday evening court martialcd
William o'Connor, BNyard Shellady,
John Bullock, James Brown, Hance j.
ShaHner, George Connor, Charles Maser,
Lewis O. Grubb, Matthew MaclSlem,
John Vickers, John G. Wicks, Casper
Fredericks, and suspended them from the
organization for two years. The charges
preferred and sustained were: Conduct
prejudicial to order and discipline, il
subordination i'll not obeying the orders
of the post. The cards of the members
were also revoked. 1t appears that the
suspended members composed the firing
party of the post and having disagree
ment with the organization proper they
left the ranks taking the guns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
Delaware usaiIroad collision,

Locomotive No. 20, attached to the Della
ware railroad passenger train due here nj
7.33 p. m, collided at Bear station Friday
with the rear cur of the mail train which
left this city at Gas o'clock, as the south
bound train was passing from the main
track to siding. There were in the cur
that was strRck several passengers, who
were not injured, but were badly frightened
and jostled. Locomotive No. 70 had one oi
her cylinders knocked in, and the car that
was struck was derailed, but was only
slightly damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
Looking after PIeuro-pneumonia.

The West Chester Record says DIR. Ross
of Washington, ID. O., one of the members
of Uncle Sans corps of veterinary ex-
aminers, has been visiting Chester county
during the last few days, the guest of DR..
]. B. Raynor of West Chester, who is
accompanying him on drives to different
sections of this and neighboring counties
to ascertain whether there are nny further
traces of the contagious pleuro-pneu-
monia among cattle. II is the intention
of DIR. Ross to visit all parts of Pennsyl-
vania and some of the neighboring states
in order to make out report on the gem
eral health and condition of cattle in
them. A report will shortly lie published
by the government to show whether or
not the cattle of Pennsylvania and Della
ware can be declaredf free from contagious
cattle diseases.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
CLAYTON, Oct.S.-George w. Whitlock,
once the heaviest dealer and shipper of
fruit in this neighborhood, died here after
short illness yesterday. Mr.. Whitlock
was noted for his great energy and at
times bold operations, at one time rum
ming no less than 80 chartered cars
through the regular fruit season. His age
was so years
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
L. o. o. +. installations.

The officers of the Grand Lodge, 1. o.
o. F., will install the officers-eleot of the
following lodges on the dates named :
October 26th, Washington Lodge of New
Castle; October 27th, National of st.
Georges; October Goth, Oriental of
Newark; October 31st, Centreville of
Centreville; November I'd, Delaware and
Hermann of this city; November Sd, Asy-
lum of this city; November 4th, Hope and
Miona Degree of this city; November 9TH,
Jefferson and Eden Of this city; November
9Th, Fairfax and Columbia of this city;
14th, Brandywine of Henry Clay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
Car Wrecked.

As the train which left this city at z
o'clock Thursday morning for Reading
was approaching the second bridge ON
the Wilmington & Northern railroad
above Cedar Knoll, about five miles north
of Coatesville, one of the axles of the
baggage car broke, and the trucks were
knocked from under the car. The track
was blockaded until evening, and the
baggage car considerably damaged. To
prevent delay to passengers on the other
trains during the day, they were trans
ferred to cars which had been run from
the passengers destination to within O
few feet of the wreck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
Grand Lodge A. F. A. M. Election.

The seventy ninth annual communica-
ton of the M. W. Grand Lodge A. +. A.
NJ. of Delaware adjourned Thursday after
noon after the election and installation of
the following officers; Grand Master,
Thomas Davidson, Wilmington; Deputy
Grand Master, L. II. jackson, Milford (;
Senior Grand Warden, Thomas Fl. Melvin,
Wilmington; Junior Grand Warden, s.
H. Donnell, Newark; Grand Secretary,
William S. Hayes, Wilmington; Grand
Treasurer, Wilmer Palmer, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
wedding At Sc. Georges.

Special Correspondenceof of Gazette and Journal,
ST. GEORGES, Oct. S.-John @. Stuokert
was married to Miss Bessie Bird on We'd
nesday afternoon at 8 o'clock, in the
Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Henry
Runner. The church was gayly decorated
with flowers. Miss SmRltz of Baltimore,
presided at the organ. Thomas Bird
gave the bridal couple reception in the
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
Two New Notaries Publ;c.

]. Austin Ellison of the National Bank
of Wilmington and Brandywine has been
appointed notary public, vice H. P.
Rumfort, resigned. Edward W. Smith
of the National Bank of Delaware was
yesterday week commissioned notary
public by Governor Stockley and sworn
Squire Bertolctte.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15

CLAYMoNT, Oct. 9.--Yesterday morning
when Robert Casey, Jr., visited his stable
he found his best horse aud a new buggy
had been stolen. Mr. Casey Immediately
telegraphed his loss to the chiefs of police
of the cities and towns within easy access,
and also notified the BrHndywine
Hundred Horse Insurance Company.
Later in the day he received word that
the team was in Chester, when he went
up and recovered it, paying IL reward of
1915. The harness used in the team was
stolen from +. o. barley, who also loses
several articles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-15
pen,h Of an octogenarinn.

A letter received by Mr.. John W. Diefen.
dorf of this city brings intelligence of the
death, on the morning Of the 9th inst, OF
Mr.. Joseph l.. Mosher OF Amsterdam, N. j
He had nearly completed his S4th year, and
had been for more than 63 years member
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-01-03
BASE IN0RATITUDE.

Several days having elapsed since old Ransom had put in an appearance at the "big house." Colonel Taggleson, the planter, went over to the old mans cabin. Before reaching Ransom's abode the colonel heard groans and prayer, delivered in impetuous snatches.
 "Come in, colonel" said the old man. "Take dat cheer. Finds me mighty porely, sah," he said in answer to a ques- ton concerning his health. @Migh,y porely, but 1t is CT wonder dat ain't layin' out in de grabeyard dis berry minit."
 "What's the trouble, old man? You look as though pneumonia has paid you a call"
 "No, sah, 'taint newmony. kain't call 1t nuthin' but bad case O ungrati- tude."
 @Ingratitude ?"
 "Yas, sah, ungratitude."
 "Why, old man, always thought that you was very grateful"
 "Oh, yas, sah, is, but dar's CT animal ar short distance rum heah whut ain't. Vas, he's got his mouf out dar in dat haffer bushel O bran right now"
 What, your horse :"
 SYas, sah, but oughtenter reconni.e de daim scoun'rel."
 "Whyr
 @Wall, I'll jes' tell yer de whole sar- cazss:szcs Some time ago dat hoss wuz turned out ter die. He had de swinny an' wux stifed an doan know whut all he didn't hab. Wuz de wus, iookin' hoss eber seed. Wall, feeEn' sorry fur him tuck him rp am 'gunter work on him. At fust it 'peered like he would die spiter eberytAin' coup do. I kep' on, dough, putin him through CT reg1ar co'ss O medicine an arter ervhile he got so he coup stan up an sor.er look like a white man. His appestite come ter him an he .gunter eat like one O de citizens rum way 'cross de bayou. l had ter hustle nightly but got de con