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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
MOROCCO rrsrsHrRs, srH1xr.
Thonins Dempsey Acquitted OF Dis
orderly and RiOtous Conduct.

In the city court, Monday, Judge
Cummins dismissed the complaint Of dis
orderly conduct and melting 70 riot, made
against Thomas Dempsey by Clerk Il
Lennox, morocco manufacturers on
Fourth street between Madison and
Monroe, for parading in front of their
factory two weeks ago with placards re-
qnesting morocco finishers to keep away
from the FIRMS shop while the labor
trouble there exists.
The judge held that in Dempsey's con-
duct there had been committed no
grievance Of sufficient gravity 10 impose
line or hold the accused for the higher
court. He could see how the carrying of
the Objectionable banner might lead to
disturbance of the peace, but not in the
present case. He wished it to be under
stood that he does not advise continu-
ance of the banner episode, however. If
another case arose therefrom he would
consider IL on its merits.
Chief Dougherty stated that Clerk a.
Lennox had telephoned him several times
on Saturday about q man carrying a
banner in front of their factory aud asked
what he was to do in case of future COM
plants. The Judge replied that he would
haDhuob MN hOW w Pioocou hhth buc
complaints were made.
On Saturday evening meeting of the
Knights of Labor was held in the Opera
House lecture room. The attendance was
large and speeches were made by Mr..
MoFeeley of Philadelphia and Victor
Duryea of New York. The speakers
claimed that the men who help earn
wealth should receive fair share of it and
denied the right of capitalists to keep
men out of work nine months in the year,
to enhance the value of their own pro-
ducts, and cause their employees after
ward to work at reduced wages. Work
ingmen were urged TO unite in defense of
their rights. The speakers were escorted
from the p, w. q B. railroad station to
the Opera House by delegation of the
Knights of Labor, accompanied by the
First Regiment Band.
From the Knights of Labor the striking
employees Of Clerk & Lennox receive $8
per week each, and the man who carries
the banner is paid 81. so day.
A conference between Mr.. Clerk and
committee of the Knights of Labor was
held Monday morning, butt condition of
the strike was not changed. The man
who carried the banner in front of the
morocco factory last Friday and Saturday
was on duty again Monday morning, but
in the afternoon Dempsey took his place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
MOROCCO F1NIsHERs' STRIKE.
The Condition Of Affairs at Clerk &
LennOx's Unchanged.


The strike ordered by the Knights of
Labor at the morocco factory of Clerk &
Lennox, on Fourth street between Madi-
son and Monroe, continues unchanged.
Friday and Saturday man pnraded in
front of the shop with plaoards request
ing morocco finishers tc keep away from
the shop until the strike is ended. Mr..
Clerk requested the police authori
ties to arrest the man, but Chief
Dougherty replied That Judge Cumminf
will not give his decision in the case Of
the man arrested two weeks ago until
Monday, and until then nothing could
be done by the police except in case Of
riot or disorderly conduct. ..--
There were rumors Saturday that the
firm intended to close its shop here ant
move back to Haverhill. These Mr.. Clerl
denied. He said the firm has leased the
factory which it occupies here and it pro
poses TO remain. He further stated tina
the firm can stand the strike rs long Al
the strikers can. Since the strike wai
ordered the firm has had no communica
ton with the Knights of Labor and Their
has been no trouble. -.....
A reporter was shown through the fac
tory Saturday morning. Nineteenmen ant
one boy were at work. Mr.. Clerk say
only six men went ont on the strike. IL
thinks the laws of Delaware offer no pro
lection to business men, and the laws o
tho country tend towards communism.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
A shreIvd Robbery.

Tuesday afternoon week, the clerk in
the office of the Wilmington Dental Man.
ufacturing Company left the office for q
few minutes to mail letter, leaving the
safe door closed, with the key in the lock.
When he returned the key was missing
and the safe door securely locked. Search
was made for the key for two days, but
without avail, and Thursday week the safe
was forced open, when it was discovered
that package containing about $l0C
worth of dental gold was missing. Al
there were other packages in the safe
containing gold to the value of several
hundred dollars, it is supposed the thiei
hastily opened the safe, took out pack
age at random, and then quickly locked
the safe and fled, taking the key witt
him. No clue to theidentity of the robbei
hnA vet been obtained,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
D,sas,rou, R,,na,yay Accident,

While Henry Il. Alexander, trucker
on Gnresche Lane near the causeway,
was driving into market late Tuesday
afternoon his horse became frightened
and ran away. AS the team was about to
cross Market street bridge n lamp-post at
the end of the south nbutment wall was
run into and broken off. The animal
next dashed against the wall and the
force of the collision threw Mr.. Alexander
headlong several feet. His face, an arm
and leg were badly cut and bruised and
some ribs probably broken. He was
carried to the South side office of the
Charles Warner Company and when he
had somewhat revived was taken in one
of the company's carriages TO his home.
When the runaway team dashed into the
abutment wall the wagon was badly
damaged, and the horse, becoming de-
tached from the vehicle, passed over the
bridge and up Market street to Second,
where he was caught.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
Personal.

A. ]. Cassatt has sold two of his horses
for $15, 900 each.
It is rumored in Ottawa that Sir Charles
Upper is to be created baron, in con-
sideration Of his valuable services in the
interest Of trade and commerce.
1t is rumored in ecclesiastical circles
in Canada that Archbishop Tascherau, Of
Quebec, and Archbishop Gibbons of
Baltimore, are to be made cardinals.
The Rev. John Leyburn, for 90 years
in charge of the Associated Reformed
Church in Baltimore, last week retired
from active duty. The church session
elected him pastor emeritus at salary Of
$4,000 per year. DIR. Leyburn vas
formerly editor of the Presbyterian.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22

levy Court Disagrees-FoOt Walk
wanted on Eleventh Street Bridge.

Levy COuTt DtsstSTces-hoUa VAIN
Wanted ON Eleventh Street Bridge.
The levy court metin adjourned session
Tuesday morning, chiefly TO hear the report
of the committee appointed to view p. q,
w. & b. railroad tunnel near Newark
work on which was stopped recently by
Levy Courtman Mackey because, in his
opinion, il would be an obstruction to
public travel. The committee was closeted
considerable time but had not reported
up to the noon hour. Tho men,
bers are unable to agree upon the
matter, and there will be two reports pre-
scented to the court.
During the morning there was some
business transacted. Mr.. Mackey pre-
sented a petition asking the county to
assume charge of the bridge spanning
Eagle Run. Referred to committee
Messre, Mackey, Hannah, McCracken.
Mr.. Grubb presented a petition asking
the court TO build an interstate bridge,
uniting with the Delaware county, Pa,
commissioners, across the Beaver Valley
creek, at Beaver Valley, on the road run
ming to the Concord pike. Referred to a
committee consisting of President Shall
cross, Grubb, Hannah, Toy, Cheairs.
The dog tax error list of Appoquiniminl
hundred for 1884 was reported at $1SS.5O,
which sum was allowed. Attorney
Rodney was instructed to enter satisfac-
ton on the official bond of r. L. Naudain
of the above hundred for 1884.
| Mr.. Hickman presented two petitions
signed by about 100 and 65 people re-
spectively asking for footwalk Oh
Eleventh street bridge, as at present with
traffic all directed into one channel, it il
dangerous for pedestrians. Referred tt
the committee on Third street bridge re
building.
Mr.. McCracken significantly asked
what scope the committee would have
and if il was to report to the levy cour
before acting.
Mr.. Haman-"It would he the propel
way--to report"
Mr.. Hickman-"I think so too
Adjourned until O'Clock in the after
noon.
| THE CUIyERT MUST 60.
At the afternoons session of the lev,
court Mr.. Mackey reported that the rail
road culvert on the road leading iron
0gletown to Newark is an obstruction h
public travel and shall be removed.
The report was signed by Committee
men Messrs. Mackey, Human, Taylor
Grubb and Morrison, and was adopted.
Messrs. Chenirs and McCracken pre-
scented the supplemental report, settinl
forth that if the railroad company vii
widen culvert approaches and bea
expense of same the objections to tn
bridge would be removed. The minorit
report failed TO be seconded, MI
McCracken being absent.
At o'clock court adjourned unit
Tuesday. November 10.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
More HurgIaries i'm Cecil.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
ELKToN, Oct. 20.-The unusual num-
Der of robberies committed in different
parts of Cecil county during the last few
weeks favors the opinion that an organ
lied gang of burglars is "doing" the
county. Besides the numerous burgla-
ries in Elliton on Saturday night several
robberies have been committed of late in
the upper part of the county. Last night
| they visited the thriving village of Rising
Sun, in the Sixth election district of
Cecil cvSuty, on the Philadelphia & Bal
timore Central and not far from the Mary
land and PennsJlvanla state line. The
best haul was made al the store of Thomas
T. Worrell, where silk dress goods and
other dry goods to 10 value
of over $3.50 were taken. An
entrance was effected by breaking open
door. The hardware store of Haines &
Kirk was also entered through door.
The burglars took revolvers, pocket
knives and other articles. The post
office, situated in this building, was not
disturbed. The contents of the money
drawer were taken. The Maryland House,
William II. Grayson, proprietor, was
entered and the money drawer riled $40
in cigar box was not disturbed. The
drug and notion store of DR.. l.. r. Kirk
was entered by window and the contents
of the money drawer, about $5, stolen.
The Rising Sun Detective Association,
composed of 20 members, is on the look
out for the thieves. A liberal reward has
been offered for their arrestand conviction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
BURNED TO DEATH.
A Family Burncd-Onlyt an AROn-
fzed Husband Left.

CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-Tbe one and a-half
storied brick cottage No. Sc Vernon Park
Place, owned and occupied by w. S.
Bates was destroyed by FIRE about G
o'clock this morning and four of the occu-
pants were burned to death. The family
consisted of five aud servant girl, and
all but two met most horrible death.
When freinen arrived they found MIR.
Bates in an alley way badly
bruised, md wrilging his hands
in agony over the loss of his family.
The fire started in the kitchen while the
servant girl was kindling the fire in the
range. and spread with inconceivable
rapidity. Those who persisted were Mrs.
Mary E. Bates aged 35, John Bates aged
). Edward Bates an infant and Mrs. Drey-
'elron aged 70, mother of Mrs. Bates.
The body of Mrs. Bates was found
lying near the front window burned to a
crisp with the charred remains of her
baby close by and the boys body in the
ruins of the bed. Mrs. Dreyelron was
suffocated upstairs. When the fire
started, the panic-stricken servant ran
away screaming and has not yet been
seen. A brother of Mrs. Bates was seen
during the fire, but suddenly disappeared.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22

Dover Sentinel, Octobor II.
A man by the name Of Forkum from
Magnolia, in company with II friend, started
for home Tuesday night, alter seeing" the
circus. When In front OF Mr.. Hayes resi-
dence, Just south of town, Forkum fell or
was knocked out of the wagon. His chum
says he was knocked out by colored man,
who hit him with a rail. Forkum lay in the
road and was driven over by Ave carriages,
It being very dark, before it was found out.
When finally he was discovered he
was gathered up and brought in
| to DIR. Wilson, who looked him over
and gave him something to revive
him, he seeming to be In n comatose condi-
| ton. He died on Thursday without ever
regaining consciousness. Coroner Butler
summoned q jury on Friday and held an in.
quest. Drs. Bishop and Downs held posi-
norton, when it was found that from the
confused wound on the side Of the head q
clot Of blood rested on the opposite side
| The jury rendered verdict Of death from
compression OF the brain caused by blow
from some unknown person. MINER, who
was with him that night, testified to beinl
| hit also with the rail. ForlSum was about 81
years old, and married. He was butcher
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journa
DENTON, Nd, Oct. 20.-The anti
bribery mass-meeting held here to-day
was attended by large number of the
voters of both parties. It was addressed
by Howard Bryant and L. M Reedy Esqs.
OF the Hagerstown bar, and Hon. John F,
Dawson and l.. W. Williamson. The
meeting was continued tonight whe1
speeches were made by A. S. Warren, j.
W. Bryant, Esd, and Charles f. FARRELL
The speakers were frequently applauded
Excellent music was furnished by the
SMYRNA Cornet Band.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22

From Philadelphia 10 Washington,
LIP Miles, in 157 Minutes.

From Philadelphia to Washington,
142 Miles, in 157 Minutes.
On Sunday last special train was run
from Philadelphia to Washington over
the Philadelphia, Wilmington q Balti-
more and Baltimore & Potomac railroads,
and made probably the fastest time, con-
sidering the length of the run, known in
the history of railroads in this country.
The train was chartered by promi-
nent attorney of Boston who was DESTROYS
of reaching Washington at the earliest
moment possible. He came from Jersey
City on the New York and Chicago limited
express, leaving at 8 Is and reaching
Broad street station at ll.20. There was
no regular train for Washington until
6.03 p. M, and being aware of this fac!
he had made arrangements in Jersey City
for his special train for Washington. The
special, consisting of engine No. Sc and
one passenger coach, was in waiting, in
charge of Conductor Charles Stewart and
Engineer Stephen Hurd.
At 11.2S o'clock u. IN, the start was
made and at 2.16 p. IN. the train
stopped in the Baltimore 4 Potomac
depot ut Washington: The time con
/ sumed in the run was hours and Al
l lllliutth, bhp IN IL illAhutSP WOW AOob ny
stops, the actual running time is reduced
TO hours and 81 minutes, making til,
unparalleled run Of 142 miles in 15i
minutes. The stops were tlnee minutes
at Wilmington, three minutes at Perry,
| vile, two minutes at Baltimore and three
minutes at Stony Run, on the Il. & p.
road, to pass the slow mail which left
Philadelphia at $40 q. M, hours and
IS minutes ahead of the special. Con
sidering the slowing up through Chester,
Wilmington and Baltimore, most of the
run was made at the rate of less than O
mile per minute.
The Boston attorney who was treated
to this flying journey by rail, said the
road was by far the smoothest he evel
travelled over, and was astonisbed at the
speed and delighted with the perfect
arrangements with which it was accom-
panied. The run is prominent topic
among railroad men, and is considered
one of the great accomplishments Of
modern railroading.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22

In the levy court Tuesday the COM
mittee to view the stream in White Cl.y
Creek hundred reported in favor of CON
structing bridge ut cost of about
$500. The attorney for the court was
authorized to procure license Mt the
next term of court for the erection of the
ANNA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
Yifense Applifations.


NOTICE., JOSHUA PYLE, THE
IN TENANT Of the house situated s. e.
corner Of A and Townsend streets In the
Second ward Of the city Of Wilmington, county
of New Castle and State Of Delaware, in conn
pliance with the requirements of The acts Of the
General Assembly IN such case made and pro-
vided, do hereby give notice that shall apply
In writing to the Court OF &c eral Sessions Of
The Peaca and jail delivery OF the State OF
Delaware, In AMI far 'rw Castle county, IN
MONDAY, the 10Th dav nj November, A. u. 1875,
being the next term ut said couri, for % censa
for said house ne an Inn or tnvern for the sa o
herein az intoxicating liquors IN less quantities
than one quart. to hr hunk on the premises,
md the following respectable citizens of =aid
ward recommend the said application. viz:
Daniel Morgan William II Phillips
James Corbit Daniel callahan
William Conaway .lOiln Ford
Edward Seidel Peter Miller /.
George NJ Atkinson j W Nirden
j y Me-. vaney G' oTgs II cannon
j Il Bunting n e kemble d
George w Pyle james stafford
Jerry II Mccormick William hartford
William Mccullough II II Taylor
George w North WI lam II Turner
Thomas Marion y q i'rison
Henry Dugan Peter Miller
Frank J. llopton John sclnlan h
ocl2L3S JOSHUA PYLE
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
CENTREVILLE.


improvements
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
OENTREvTLLE, ND, Oct. 20.-The Re-
publican convention met here to-day, but
adjourned without making ticket. The
Democratic ticket is considered so strong
in this county that the Republicans have
concluded that the nomination by them
of ticket would be n mere farce, and so
the Democrats will have complete walk
over.
There are large building improvements
going on here at present, and the town
presents quite busy appearance. W.
F. Harman's new house on Main street
will soon be finished and will be perhaps
the handsomest buiness structure in town
II will cost from $4,000 to $12, 900. j.
Hersey Halls new dwelling is also rapidly
approaching completion, and he viii
probably occupy it by the last of Novem
Der. This building is the handsomest il
town, costing the owner about $4,000
Several other buildings ire going up.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
bids Asked for AImshouse supple.

The trustees of the poor will receive
proposals for furnishing supplies to the
almshouse and insane asylum for the
coming quarter, the proposals to be re-
ceived up to 10 O'Clock a. m. on Saturday
next the Oath inst. The supplies to be
asked for include meats, groceries, pro-
visions, drugs and articles of household
use, Schedules for the bids may be had
upon application to William Il. Lyman,
Esq, attorney for the board, office in the
Exchange Building, or of Superintendent
Guthrie at the almshouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
OLkYMONT.


PrOtracted Meeting at the M. II.
Church-TwO Chestnut Parties.
Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.
CLAYMoNT, Oct ia protracted
revival has been going on at the M. E.
Church for about two weeks, under the
immediate charge of the pastor, the Rev.
j. N. Rawlins. A deep feeling of relig.
ious interest seems awakened and the
services will be continued this week.
S. T.. Ford gave an elocutionary enter
tainment in the Methodist Church on
Saturday evening.
On Saturday Robert Craven, treasurer
of the P, W. &, B. Railroad Company
from Ridley Park, brought party OF
girls and boys and spent a few hours in
the woods on the estate of the late
Thomas Clyde. Oysters were roasted
and sumptuous lunch prepared and
eaten in the woods. BERTHE Sloan headed
company of city friends, and spent
several hours in chestnut gathering. The
crop has been large, but is rapidly
waning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22

BISMARCK, OAK, Oct. 19.-Joseph
Riggs, who, with party of friends, was
hunting in the Rockies, was killed in nm
encounter with grizzly bear ON Friday
last. Riggs shot the bear before he was
killed himself. After Riggs had dis
charged his last cartridge, the wounded
bear rushed upon him and death
struggle ensued. Drawing o long knife
Riggs stabbed the ferocious animal in the
heart, but not until he had been disem-
bowe'ed. His body was found by his
companions several hours after the fatal
struggle, and passed through here last
night on the way to his former home in
Canada.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
MiIlers and the Price of wheat.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
M1NNEAPoLIs, MIMI, Oct. 21.-The
Millers' Association has voted to shut
down the first day of November. The
reason given is that they cannot pay
present prices for wheat and sell their
fiou- in the east on the basis of the adj
vanced rate. They must either get
cheaper freight rates or buy cheaper
wheat. The millers claim to be running
at loss now and, unless the relative
prices of wheat and flour come nearer to-
gether, the only course left will be to stop
making flour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
ELRTON.
A Daring Theft OF NIOney-PersOnaI
Lost Puppies.


Special correspondenceof Gazette and journal.
ELKToN, Oct. 14.-A daring theft was COM
mitted In Elkton, Tuesday afternoon.
Amassa Brown, the proprietor of large
provision store on North street, went to
Philadelphia mud loft his clerks In charge.
While they were engaged in front Of the
store, some person jumped tho counter and
took from the drawer $50 in silver and a
$40 note. There is no definite clue TO the
thief, but colored individual seen in the
neighborhood previous TO the robbery is
suspected.
Between 20 and 80 persons from Elkton
attended the readings and representations
Of Miss Helen Potter last night at Delaware
College and all were highly pleased with
the entertainment.
Walter Pugh, for many years a resident OF
Elkton, died Tuesday from the effects OF a
paralytie stroke.
Mr.. s. d. Foard has had the misfortune to
lose four valuable puppies which strayed
away or were stolen, and for the return oil
which, In another column OF this paper, he
offers n liberal reward,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-10-22
A Former wIIminEtonian Dead.

Robert Klein, who kept a trimming
store in this city ON Market street between
Third and Fourth, from 1857 to 1862, died
in Lancaster, Pa, last Thursday night,
aged 48 years, and was buried yesterday.
In Lancaster he kept confectionery
store. He was born in Westphalia,
Prussia, and was the youngest of nine
children, the rest of whom are still living
He was brother of Bernard Klein, 0
barber of West Fourth street.