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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
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Sine Captures "A Young and Rising
Naval Engineer.


The singular marriage OF Mrs. Helen
Bernadeau Of Winslow, with the youthful
naval engineer, A. +. Halstead, has created
a iutter In the social circles Of South Jersey
and In Philadelphia, where the family Of the
bride are well known, and extreme indig-
nation among her relatives. Mrs. Berna-
deau Is the eldest daughter OF the late
Andrew X. Hay, who for many years was
president Of the Camden q Atlantic rail-
road, and the senior member Of the late far
. famed firm OF Hay q Co., Of Winslow, where
II was engaged IN the manufacture OF glass,
owning the entire town with the exception
Of the hall, the church and the school
house.
Mrs. Bernadeau's rather sensational mar
rage, which occurred on Tuesday week In
the N. E.Churoh OF Win9low, was solemnized
by the Rev. Mr.. Stiles, the pastor. II was
no great surprise TO her relatives, although
twas shock. The engagement had been
known TO them for a yea and q half but
no one seriously believed 1t would ever be
consummated. The bride is the widow Of
George Bernadeau formerly OF the shipping
firm OF Bernadeau Brothers Of Philadelphia.
The family resided ut Claymont. This is her
third marriage and she has grown-up
children. 1t appears that sho became ac-
quainted with her young husband while
she was living at Annapolis. Her eldest
son was a classmate OF his In the
Naval Academy and the two young men
were fast friends. The former Is now an
ensign in the United States Navy, and Is
stationed at Yokohama, japan. He has by
his scientific attAlnments attracted the at
tention of the authorities Of the Smithsonian
Institution. The antecedents Of Halstead
are not known at Winslow. He spent con-
siderable time there last summer visiting
Mrs. Berandeau, and made but few acquain-
tances there. On the morning after the
marriage he took leave Of his bride, and
started away to join vessel attached TO the
Pacific squadron. Mrs. Halstead is q
polished and attractive lady, and her
friends say It is nobody's business who
she married, so long as she Is satisfied. She
is one of the heirs to the Hay estate, at
Winslow, which comprises the glass works
and tenement houses and over 2,00c acres Of
land. There is a mortgage on the estate OF
100000, however.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
TILE NEW JURY.
Hist Of Special Jurors Summoned
for the Court of Oyer and Ter


Hist of Special Jurors Summoned
for iiae Court of Oyer and Ter
miner.
Monday afternoon the following special
Jury WINS drawn for service at the
court of oyer and terminer, called for the
trial of the three capital cases now pend.
ing, and which will convene in this city
on Monday, November 3Oth, at 10 o'clock
O. m:
Wilmington-David Woolman, George
Adele, Stephen Downey.
Brandywine-W William II. Smith, Samuel
Lindsey.
Christiana Michael Mullin, John. W.
Chapple.
Mill Creek-Israel Whiteman, Douglass
Morrison.
White Clay Creek-Robert Motheral
William Fl. Steele, Isaiah brennan.
New Castle-Thomas T. Banks, Oba
diah @. Vincent.
Pencader-Joseph @. Lavender, Davit
B. McMullin.
Red Lion-Francis j. Bruner, Josepl
Heisel. -.... .... ...... .....
St. Georges-Thomas Clayton, jaime
R. Hoifecker.
Appoquinimink-J Townsend o
Samuel, Samuel Peachey.
Blackbird-W Willard d. Deakyne, Samue
Beck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
The HHiatoricnI society.

The Historical Society of Delaware met
in regular session Monday night and the
librarian, DIR. II. p. johnson, reported %
additions to the library since last meet
ing. Among them was donation of 0
number of copies of the History of the
First Regiment, Delaware Volunteers,
by Captain William e. Saville of Company
e, covering the regiments record from
the first enlistment for three months ser
vice to the final muster out at the clost
of the war. 1t was resolved to give eacf
member of the society three copies of thu
book for general distribution, and to sent
one copy to each newspaper in the State
DR.. A. H. Grimshaw was requested Il
prepare history of the Fourth Delaware
Regiment, of which he was colonel, anC
read the same before the society.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
MIDDLETORN.


Church Festival-HOE Cholera
Peach Trees in Demand.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
MIppLETowN, Nov. 12.-Col. Hanson
WINS considerably shaken up by fall
whilst engaged about his coal bin last
Tuesday.
Joshua Clayton, Jr., residing on the
Manor, has lost several fine pigs from the
effects of cholera.
Pennington & Biggs have shipped about
all Of their peach trees. They did not
have stock enough to supply the demand.
They propose to go in the nursery bust
ness on u more extensive scale.
MIDDLETowN, Nov. 13.-The tissue
paper festival and entertainment under
the auspices of the Y. L. NJ. Band of
Forest Presbyterian Church last evening
was great success. The children's drill
as James Reynolds songs, were well re-
ceived and heartily applauded.
| Stephens IL Co., propose to burn their
brick with coal instead of wood in the
future. They are now burning kiln of
nearly $4,000.
Some one unhitched James Cochran's
horse during the entertainment last even
| ing. II is not known whether the team
was stolen orallowed to wanderaway. Mr..
| Cochran left it hitched in front of Rey-
nolds' store. II is feared that thieves
have appropriated it to their own use.
e. b. Rice has ordered some goods
direct from Paris.
w. Scott Roberts, of the Record, Cen
treville, Md, and Lieutenant w. +. Wat
son and John W. Carey of thai town,
were in town yesterday.
MIDDLETowN, Nov. 17.-Some farmers
to prevent trespassing on their property
by gunners, have resorted to scattering
poisoned meat about the woods. This il
rough on the poor dogs.
Hog cholera is raging. John Wilson
residing on the Massey farm, lost his en-
tire pen within "a hours after the frs
symptoms were noticed. Other lossesar
being constantly reported. Many per
sons are getting shy of buying pork
Bragdon, the druggist, has been KEEP
quite busy during the past few days put
ting up hog anti-cholera mixture. 4
farmer told me last evening that he i
afraid to butcher his pork as he Nigh
poison his family with the meat. l
something is not done soon our chance
for spare rib and sausage this seasol
will be very slim.
G. w. Wilson held the lucky number
2, in the drawing for the suit of furnitur
last night. The furniture is valued at 81
; and was sold to the Odd Fellows last wiz
| ter by Mr.. Wilson. He can now sell
again.
Col. Hanson, commission merchant, an
s. D. Harris, jeweler, have put in ne
a fire-proof safes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
A FATAL FALL.
Brakeman James Fitz Gibbons
Killed mt the West Yard.

Brakeman James Fitz Gibbons
Killed Mt the West Yard.
While the p, W. & B. through freight
No. 202 was cutting cars at the west yard
Monday morning, shortly before o'clock,
the head brakeman, James Fitz Gibbons,
fell from the top of his car and was
crushed beneath its wheels, He was
dragged for some distance and frightfully
mangled. Both arms and legs were
broken in several places and nearly cut
off, and the body and hips were SO badly
crushed the entrails protruded. Death
resulted instantly.
The body was placed on q shifting en-
CINE and brought to the hospital opposite
the p, W. & B. railroad station, but sub
sequently was removed to the morgue,
where it now lies.
Gibbons was about % years old and his
only known relative is an engineer on the
New York Central Il Hudson River rail
road. He came to this city from New
York last month, and secured employment
as q freight brakeman, but didn OF iv'
here. It is thought he has been residing
in Philadelphia.
The train of which Gibbons was
brakeman left Baltimore for philadelphia
Monday evening, about o'clock. Whel
the accident occurred the tender of tn
engine was thrown from the track.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
A Delaware appointment.

Among the appointments made by
President Cleveland, Monday, was
William b. Herbert of New Castle
this county, to be. marshal of the
consular court of the United States at
Kanagawa, Japan. Mr.. Herbert is son
of County Treasurer William Herbert,
was for many years deputy for Clerk of
the Peace John Z. Springer, and Is un,
usually well qualified for the position to
which he has been appointed. He will
start for his new field of labor us soon as
possible after receiving his commission.
The office has salary of from $4,000 tc
So, 500 per year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
Deaths.

ATKINSoN.-In this city, on the 18th inst,
Florence l., wife Of d. K. Atkinson, In the 10th
year of her age.
BULGER.-In this city, on the 18th inst, Marie,
youngest daughter of Dennis and Lydia
Bulger, aged months and IA days.
CIIAMBERS.-In this city, ION the 18th Inst.
John r., only son OF Alexander and Fannie
Chambers, aged IL years, months and
days. '..t.
DoUGHERTY.-In this city, on the i2th inst,
Mrs Mary Dougherty, aged 80 years.
MCcULLOuGH.-In this city, on the 10th inst,
Susan, wife Of James Mccullough.
MCCREARY.-In this city, on the 18th Inst,
Ella M. wife of James McCreary, In her ESD
year.
STREETs.--At Newark, Del, on the 18th Inst,
Mary, wife of Amos IL. Streets, In the 18th
year of her age.
Services at the NJ. K. Church on Friday at
o'clock. Interment at Newark cemetery Rela-
tivcs and friends are invited to attend without
further notice
sIAlPsoN.-In this city, on the 10Th Inst, Kate
Simpson, aged 81.
TURNER Cordoya, Maryland, on the I'M
inst, Sarah, wlto of The late Joseph u.
Turner, aged 90 years
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

In Philadelphia, Tuesday, Stephen j.
Burnley, who was arrested while trying to
pawn n stolen watch, was held by Magis-
trate Thompson to await the action of the
Wilmington authorities. The watch be.
longs to S. Lloyd Boldly of this city, and
is quite valuable, the cases alone being
worth $65. 1t was stolen by Burley one
night during the recent industrial fair
and Boldly had him arrested and
searched. but the watch could not then b,
found. Burley pretended to be highl,
indignant, but subsequent events proved
Mr.. Boddy's suspicious to be correct. TIL,
watch was returned to its owner, and
requisition for Burley's arrest will b.
naked for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
Again LiboIed.

The libel filed against the wrecking
steamer Chester last week was satisfied on
Saturday, but Monday another libel was
filed by George Morrison of New Castle
and placed in the hands of United States
Marshal Newlin. He promptly drove to
Port Penn, where he seized the steamer,
left it in charge of Waterman, and was
back in Wilmington shortly after 8 O'Clock
in the evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

Levi Anderson, alias Henry Young, a
notorious swindler, who carried on his
operations extensively in this and Other
cities, was Monday convicted in Ian
caster, Pa, of larceny as bailee, of 0
valuable horse, and of three charges OF
false pretense. in securing $4,000 cigars
from various manufacturers of Lancaster
county. Anderson adopted the names Of
Robert H. Driver of 140l Ridge avenue
and F. Kuhn of 437 Girard avenue, Phila
delphia, prominent cigar-dealers, ant
disposed of the cigars in Philadelphia
and this city. Sentence was deferred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

81. b. Chambers, 403 Arch street, mailed a
loheck for IL large amount, November Sd, in
a printed envelope to Pussy, Scott Il Co., OF
Wilmington. The check never agIin ap-
neared, although other enclosures sent in
fhA same envelope turned up all right. MIR,
chambers thinks 1t must have boon dropped
when the envelope was opened, and swept
into the waste paper basket. Payment on
tho check has been stopped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
The unfinished Monitors.

Chief Naval Constructor Wilson, in his
annual report to the Secretary of the
Navy, submits estimates for the compile
ton of the four double-turreted monitors.
The aggregate is $2,923, 65G, of which
$955, 342 is for the Puritan, $627, 1888 for
the Terror, $639, 584 for the Amphitrite,
and $701 ,442 for the Monadnock. He
also asks for $5, 900, 900 for building the
hulls of new steel vessels, and $780, 0C
for extra tools required in navy yards fol
building iron and steel vessels. He
recommends that the new vessels shal
consist of one of 1000 tons, one of 2,4OO
one of 5000, one of 5000, one of 1880
tons and two of 800 tons displacement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

Cambridge, Nd, Nov, 16.-Charles
Williams, the negro who was on Friday
last convicted of outrage upon Mrs. Eliza
j. Keene, was this afternoon sentenced
by Judge Holland to be hanged, at such
time as the governor may appoint. The
outrage, which occurred several months
ago, was particularly aggravated, and
Judge Holland felt compelled to impose
the full penalty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
A New Cemetery.

The cemetery adjoining and owned by
ST. Joseph's Church, at Brandywine
Banks, is filled with the dead aud large
plot of ground, located near by and to be
used as a cemetery, has boon purchased
by the congregation from the dupont
family. The new burying ground has
been fenced in and is being beautifed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

Grand Master Thomas Davidson has
appointed officers of the Grand Lodge Of
delaware, A. Il. A. NJ, for tho ensuing year,
as follows: Senior Grand Deacon, Mordecai
Barnes Junior Grand Grand Deacon George
Il. stradley Grand Chaplain, the Rev j. H.
caldwell, b. D.; Grand Marshall, James S.
nobb; Grand Sword Bearer, Frank I.
zones; Senior Grand Steward, William A,
Faries; Junior Grand Steward, Edward
Dnlby; Grand Tyler, George X. Yates.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

Jacob Lamplugh of No. 1902 West Second
street aged about go years, broke his lef
}high on Saturday afternoon by falling IRON
d scafIold In the Harlan q Hollingsworti
a N Ninth and Market streets on Saturda,
and knocked out two OF his teeth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
CL1YMONT.
Memories OF the BernndOn aHOnlo-
Aaia. Observation-Disclosures

Memories OF the HBernndOn aHOnlo-
e, Late Observation-Disclosures
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
CLAYMoNT, Nov. 16.-The article on
the marriage of "Claymont widow"
surprised many of this vicinity who
knew Mrs. Bernadon when she
resided here. The family was
quite an interesting one, and it will be
remembered that the handsome residence
at the head of the avenue was burned en-
tirely down one night when Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernadon were at Annapolis at a COM
| mencement where the eldest son was a
naval cadet. The servants and younger
children were left at home and were not
warned of the fire which occurred about
| midnight, until the whole house was
| enveloped in fnmes. The children
escaped without injury, but one young
girl persisted in the flames, which were
too much for her when she awoke. The
| site of the old home is a most beautiful
one, overlooking the placid Delaware
with its numerous crafts and snowy sails.
II has always been wonder to mo that
| the house was not rebuilt.
Several robberies are reported in the
neighborhood during the week.
William p. Lodge picked q handful OF
raspberries growing in his garden on Sat.
urday. The garden of A. V. Sloan fur.
nishes most extraordinary case, his SOL
having picked nearly q quart of raspber.
ries November 18th from vines growing
in the open air without protection. These
instances certainly speak volumes for the
mild and delightful weather this fall
Corn husking still goes on.
Mrs. F. p. Addicks of Chicago, pait
us flying visit this afternoon. She il
infatuated with her western home.
j. f.. Addicks and family of Boston
paid their Claymont Home visit on Sun
day.
The Rev. P. B. Lightner arrived HON,
from n several weeks trip Friday. HI
had pleasant visit, having gone as fai
west as st. Paul, Mimi.
The churches are each making Thanks
giving preparations, and expect create
things this year than ever. The usua
services were held yesterday.
i BARN AND CATTLE BURNED.
The farm of Jerry Harvey, situated
near the B. & o. railroad line, not fa
from Grubb's Corner, was totally de
stroyed by fire, this morning about
O'Clock. Beside the usual contents in tn
way of feed. hay and farm implement
kept in a barn, Mr.. Harvey lost 10 valu
able COWS, the best part of his dairy AM
four good farm horses. The origin of tn
fire is unknown. 1t is said there is
slight insurance on the building whicl
was n substantial structure. Mr.. Harve
, has the sympathy of all his neighbors il
his loss, as he is one of the best citizen
| of the hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
NOT MIR. HoIGHT.
Tho Austin Glue ExpIOded-The Sui-
rz1 eide Mystery.

Tho AWstIn CIH1 ENprUUeU-TH1 "fr=
Eel eide Mystery.
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 16.-M. Hoyt,
who was reported to have committed
suicide in Wilmington about q month ago,
separated from his wife about three years
since, and has not since lived with her.
He was German druggist about So years
of age. His health was very delicate,
he suffering badly with consumption.
Voight had broad shoulders and always
wore spectacles or eyeglasses. He does
not correspond with description of sui
eide forwarded me.
EDITOR "DAILY STATESMAN"
[The description in the telegram clearly
establishes the fact that the Clayton
House suicide was not the NJ. Voight o.
Austin, Texas, inquired for by Mrs
Voioht I'm
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
RsasaiOation of n Church.

The erection of the new tower of st.
Joseph's Church, at Brandywine Banks,
and the refrescoing of the building have
been completed, and the church will be
rededicated on Sunday. The improve
ments give the church fine appearance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

William P. Hammond, Of the firm Of
Potter & Hammond, publishers OF copy
books and works on penmanship, was II
wilmington on Saturday, presumably &c
survey the field for the establishment OF
commercial college here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
Work MT The nrenkyn,sr.

Twenty thousand tons of stone have
been dumped at the Delaware Breakwater
in the government improvements at that
place. So far, it is said, the bottom is
merely covered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

In the orphans court Monday morning
nm application for an order of sale OF the
estate of Thomas Reynolds, deceased. was
granted. .'ps
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

In addition to patenting their improved
casing for pipes In tho United States, james
+, and John r. Wood OF this city have pat
ented it in Canada for 10 years, dating from
d1ctober 9Th
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

To temporarily nj the vacancy caused BY
fhe resignation OF Deputy Sheriff Robert w
Chambers, Sheriff Ford has appointed
names j. Toner of New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

NEWARK, ONO, Nov. 12.-John Mar
ple's Touring mill in Utica was burned
yesterday. Loss 1900, insurance SO, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

The estate Of the late Lammot DUPONT,
who was Killed In an explosion at the Re-
panno chemical works near Chester, IA,
foots up TO about 81 100000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

In Boston, the Advertiser states, there
have been fifty people killed and eighteen
injured by horse railways within year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
DOVER.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Nov. 11.-Last night several
stacks of tops were destroyed by fire on a
farm near town.
Miss S. Blanche Cahoon, daughter OF
William r. Cahoon, ESQ, of this town,
was married to Mr.. J. S. Hutchinson, Jr.,
of Philadelphia, member of the firm Of
Hutchinson & Hill, commission mer
chants, this afternoon in the M. E.
Church, by the Rev. L. E. Martindale
The happy couple took the 4 O'Clock trair
for Philadelphia. The bride was the re
cipient of many handsome and valuable
presents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

DOVER, Nov. 18.-Andrew J. Wilson,
who was stricken with apoplexy early
this morning, died at 11.45 a. m.
TMr. Wilson was 81 years old. HI
owned considerable real estate, had beer
IN active Democrat for many years and
was widely known and respected. Fl,
served one term MS recorder Of
deeds for Kent county. Il
1884 he was candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for sheriff, but wal
beaten by James Robinson Of Smyrna
who received 80 votes to 80 for Mr.. Viii
son and one blank. He was prominen
applicant for postmaster at Dover, an,
was generally regarded as the coming
man for the position at the expiration o
Postmaster Smithers' term, in May next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19
----7---9-N-
ANDREW j. WILSON DEAD.
His stroke of the Morning Results
FatulIT.

Fatally.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
DOVER, Nov. 1S.-Andrew j. Wilson
was stricken with apoplexy at an early
hour this morning. He had risen before
the other members of his family TO make
the fire, and, when they came down stairs
they found him lying on the floor in an
unconscious condition. He is still I'M
scious and the doctors fear the result.
He is about 81 years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

bAlAuC5 III Dh1h AZ Clnbb VI pttin. Fob.uo
An interesting report was also made by
Grand Representative Hirst.
Grand Patriarch Barker announced the
following standing committees to-day:
State of the 0rder-Heury Eckel, En-
campment No. L; William H. Foulk, No.
8; Jacob Y. Foulk, No. 6; George G..
Morton, No. 8; Samuel T. Smith, No. a.
Appeals g. Doud, Encamp-
ment No. 8; John M. Whitford, No. 8;
Edwin f. Morrow, No. l.
Constitution and Laws-Dayid Downs,
Encampment No. /; Benjamin F. Shakes
peare, No. 8; Edgar @. Pierce, No. 8.
Credentials and Returns-John Il.
Jakes, Encampment No. s; B. v. Weldon
No. 2; D. w. Breerton, No. 8.
Finance-John L. Pierson, Encamp.
ment No. 1; Alonzo r. Fell, No. 8
Richard Burton, Jr., No, 1.
Printing-Edwin Hirst, Encampment
No. L; E. H. Spencer, No. 8; F. W. lay
lor, No. 8.
Retiring Grand Patriarch Benjamin F
Shakespeare was given a vote of thank
| for the faithful and satisfactory per
| formance of his duties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-11-19

The general sessions and orphans
courts opened at 10 o'clock, yesterday
morning, Chief Justice Comegys and
Judges Wootten and Houston on the
bench.
State VS.. William H. Morris, Ambrose
Wilson. james Lewis and John Manloye,
all colored, charged with breaking into
and entering the shop of Herbert Hader
and Edward M. Lowden, in Wilmington
on the 18th inst, and stealing pair of
rubber boots, pair of ladies' CATERS, a
pair of mems boots, pair of ladies'
cloth-top Shoes and pair of mems shoes.
Deputy Attorney General Biggs called at
tention to recent amendment to the law
defining and prescribing a punishment
for burglary, by which the breaking and
entering into building without felon-
ious intent, is made misdemeanor. He
wanted the court to tell the jury that il
they found the prisoners not guilty of the
burglarious intent they could find then
guilty of misdemeanor in case the
breaking and entering was proved
Thoms Davis, Esq, defended the accused
Herbert Hader took the stand and ties