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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
OHRIsTMAS DAY.
Quiet and UneventfuI How It Was
Observed.

The Observance or celebration Of Christ.
mas Thursday was quiet and uneventful,
and, save In few instAnoes, wAs quite
orderly. The temperature was rather too
low to admit Of much outdoor enjoyment,
though the sleighing and excellent coast
ing brought out large numbers The
general suspension Of business gave the
1ity an air akin to that worn on Sun-
days. All the public Offices remained
closed except the post office, which re.
mained open until 8 Q. M, and sent out
out its carriers burdened with mail
matter early In the morning. In several
Of the churches there were appropriate
services and the fsstal occasion was
celebrated most impres3ively in the
Catholic congregations.
The inmates Of the almshouse, Aged
Women's Home and Horne for Friendless
Children, were served with special
dinners Of which poultry was the con.
spicuous feature. In the afternoon and
evening there were several soirees,
dramatic performances, 90.
There was every indication that the
bars did large trade as men In various
stages Of exhilAration could be seen on
all sides. The spectacle Of numerous In
toxicated oolored women was also observed
in various parts Of the city. By the
numerous pretty Christmas trees seen at
nearly all the wirdows through the city,
there was undoubtedly more Joy and
happiness in Wilmington households than
there has been since last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
DiHOrderIy Italians,

Four Italians were sFrested for dis.
orderly conduct at the P W & B. rail,
road station Friday morning. They
appeared at the station much the Wors
for drink and endeavored TO force them
selvss into an apartment where they had
been forbidden to enter. They
repeated the attempt and after
an argument personal encounter
ensued. Two or three employees about
the station pitted themselves against the
nAvvies, when one drew revolver and
threatened to shoot. The party was then
arrested and taken to police station. All
the men were heavily armed. Judge
Cummins fined each Of them s3 and costs
and held them in 5000 bell for court or
the charge Of carrying conceAled deadly
weapons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
ALL OVER THE PENINSULA
a SENSATION DOWN IN s0MsRsET
COUNTY.


shadrick RAughley Of Harrington
Del, met with very unpleasant Incl
dent in Philadelphia Wednesday week.
He arrived in that city at noon, and ai
once went to the branch Of the Spring
Garden Bank, at Fourth and Chestnut
streets, where he cashed . cheek for
nearly $500 and placed the money with
come other notes in purse, and put the
wallet In an inside pocket of his vest.
From the bank he proceeded to Market
street and took q car for West Philadel-
phia. Shortly after stepping upon the
car platform, he says, he was penned
in by 3 crowd Of men aud, although he
cried out that he was being robbed, they
unbuttoned his coats and vest and one Of
them thrust his hand into his
(RauRhley's) pocket, secured the purse
and then fed. Mr.. Raughley alleges
that, although the cry "stop thief' was
raised, police officer, who was passed by
the thief as he ran down the street, made
no effort to catch him. The pocket book
1896 In money and several
papers. Philadelphia detectives
are now searching for the daring high
wAym6n.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
L0OkL BREYEzIEs.

Snow fell quite heavily in the lower
part Of the State early Friday morning
Middlstown's new weekly IL to be
called The Nep Era. Il will make its
initial appearance about January 18th.
Samuel Bnkley Of No. S23 Jefferson
street, fell on the Zoe ON West street OIL
Saturday night and dislocated shoulder.
The river steamer Mary Morgan went
to Chester, Sunday, for the winter,
where she will be repaired and over.
hauled for next summer.
The police were treated TO two pound
cakes and two boxes Of cigars by Judge
Cummins Christmas eve, and William
LAwton also sent them box of cigars.
The ice was very smooth on the Bran.
DIVINE below Market street bri gs
Thursday, and large crowd Of boys and
girls skated there during the afternoon
The schooner Lille Dale arrived II
port Wednesday week with 1000 prim,
oysters and $4,000 oullings for A. L
Ainsoow. The timely arrival ayerted ,
threatened famine in the market.
Hiett Graham Of New Castle will tax,
charge OF Hartman 4 Fehrenbaoh's new
hotel, South Wilmington, next week, ant
Joseph 5. Goodwin Of this oity will tax
charge Of the New Castle hotel vncate,
by Mr.. Graham.
Ralph Lupton, who lives on PrencI
street, above Seventh, was slightly In
jured while coasting on the Seventh
street hill on Christmas eve. As h
descended the incline he collided with
two-horse sleigh, the vehicle runnin
over him. he marvelously escaped wit
but few bruises.
The 3. L. Martin Democratic Club wi
give ball In the lecture room Of MasonI
Temple on Friday evening, January stl
A. J. Sherry has been assigned to aot {
grand conductor Joseph MoCullin, fiot
manager Samuel Burton, Theodol
Aalten and +. MoCullin, assistants
William Kelly, Jr., chairman Of the con
mittee on arrangements.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
A FrishtfuI Calamity Averted.

Malinsville bridge, on the p, ". & B.
railroad, WAS the scene Of q slight aooi.
dent Thursday morning which, hut Tor .
marvellous happening, would have been
one Of the most DISASTROUS to human life
that has ever occurred on that railroad.
The locomotive Of the north. bound train
leavii g here at 6 80 q. M, jumped the
track at the bridge, taking three cars of
with Il. The cars LETT the tracks and went
crashing to the side OF the road, and every
one thought they wonld dash over the
bridge into the creek below. Such fearful
fall seemed imminent and the oars were
fast going In the direction OF the
preoipitous descsnt when they fortunately
were arrested by the outsiie rail almost
on the brink Of the bridge The passen-
gers labOring under great excitement
speedily disembAIked from the train and
many were stmoat overcome when they
saw the terrible peril through which they
had passed and how narrowly they had
esoAped death. HID the oars fallen from
the bridge the loss OF lie would have
been very great. The locomotive, after
leaving the rails, regained them again
but they were crushed to pieces. After
considerable delay the track was olesTed
for travail
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
AN UNFOkTUNATE lEV.ANGELIs1
He Loses nj Draw POher and Has
His Pocket Picked.

Arthur Williams on, q clerical looking
Knglishman, told Justice Stilsing in
Jeraey City Friday that he was an
evangelist, and had recently arrived in
this country from London. He was on
his way to Chicago, he said, where he
expected 10 Join Mr.. Moody. When he
left home he had considerable money
with him, but on the way over he played
draw poker In the smoking room Of the
steamship, and lost II all. When he
reached New York he had Just 25 cents
In his pocket. He notified his relatives
Of his condition, and on Tuesday he
received remittance Of $50.
On Christmas he visited Jersey City
and, while making . tour Of the lower
part Of the oily, he met Edward Cautioh
Of No. 367 Bsst Thirty.sixt street, in
that city, and invited him to dinner.
Cautiah accepted the invitation, and the
couple went TO Brooks Hotel, on Greene
street. When Williamson went to the
iashier's desk to pay for the dinners he
discovered that his pooketbook was miss.
ing. He accused his companion of having
taken II. In the police station the pocket
book was found in Cautioh's pocket.
Williamson told the sergeant that II con-
tAined &25, but when It was opened there
were only % In 1t. CAutioh confessed
that he had taken the pooketbook from
Williamson's pocket, buf declared that
he had not taken any money from 1t. He
was committed TO the county Jail, and
Williamson Ia held as q witness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
Heavy Lirsing.

Charles o. Breed, the, wsll.known
amateur heavyweight litter, gave an
exhibition Of his lifting powers in the
presence Of . dozen gentlemen at his
gymnasium, Lynn, Mass, December 18th.
Mr.. Breed lifted with one hand barrel
Of Asur and fixtures, weighing 21st
pounds, 240 times in one minute, the az.
gregate weight being 20 tons $50 pounds.
he raised the barrel on an average Of four
times second. The feat ia one which
Mr.. Breed has attempted before, his beat
previous record being 2O4 tons in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
A HANDSOME Painting.

"In the Woods" 4 BrAndywine view
painted by H. L. Tatnan for JGmea
Barkley, Of the J. Bsrkley & Brother
Company. oonfeotioners, has been placed
on exhibition in BaynArd's window. The
painting is 0ne of the largest and best
that Mr.. Tatnall has ever produced and
its merits are we'll set off by its massive
gilt frame. There are large trees, Just
taking on their red and russet autumnsl
dress, with well-treAted grass and rocks
in the immediate foreground, making 3
pleasant foil to the placid race and the
waters of the creek beyond.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
The DeIawnre hTaiI ke.lored,

Through his indefRtigAble efforts Post
master Swiggett has succeeding in induo-
ing the department to have the Peninsu.
lar mail revert to train No. IL, reaching
here at IL 40 p. m. The mail was for
merly delivered here by the train named
but has been delayed about five hours by
4 change Of the New York Philadei.
phiA & Norfolk railroad schedule.
The ohsnge created . great deal Of
dissatisfaction inasmuch as Il seriously
obstruoted local business matters, which
brought protest from interested parties.
Mr.. Swiggett immediately set about to
have the mail revert TO the IL. 40 train,
and was notified Friday that his efforts
had succeeded. The change to the former
time Of delivery into effect on Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
A COstly Fire an Kansas,

TOPEKA. KANSAS. Dec. 27.-LssL night
a are was discovered In barn used as
warehouse by W. NJ. Dsgnon, a furniture
dealer, and for stables Three horses
were burned and some unfinished
furniture considerably damaged. At
$50 O'Clock, while the FIRE department
was still al work on the first FIRE, the Santa
Fe railway shop Whistles announced the
breaking ont Of another blaze, which
proved to be in = car shed where several
coaches were housed. Seven cars and
coaches were burned, including q pay
car which had Just been refurnished, two
Horton reclining chair cars, one mail car
aud three way cars. The loss will pro.
baby eeaoh $4,000. One fireman had q
61ger torn of by the upsettipg of an
engine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
-o
ANNUAL MGETIN4S
or the New CASTLE County Bar and
Law Library-Omcers Elected.

Law Library-Omcers Elected.
The annual meeting Of the NV
Castle County Bar Association waa
held in the court house on Sat.
urdsy afternoon and the follow.
ing officers elected: President, George
Gray Vice President, Benjamin NIelds ;
Secretary and Treasurer, George Fl Bates.
A discussion upon the pending judiciary
amendment was held during the meeting
and 1t was decided to urge its ratification
by the Legislature. The sentiments ex.
pressed favor the united action Of the bar
Of the State 70 secure the ratification Of
the amendment.
The Law Library Association also held
Its annual meeting on Saturday afternoon
and elected the folling officers: President,
Willism c. spruanos Vice President,
L.C.Vandegriii; Ssoretsey and Treasurer,
Thomas Davis Librarian, John B.
Moore Directors, George H. Bates,
Anthony Higgins, Benz amin Nislds, Harry
sharpley, George A. Elliott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
STATE remnernncs Alliance,

Henry W. Morrow is circulating notices
Of the annual convention Of the Stats
temperance Alliance, to be held Al
Dover, January 8th, and closes his call
with the stirring words: "Yours for the
war;" ALI churches, Sunday schools,
Christian and moral reform orgsnjzA,
tions, temperance societies, oranges, col.
leges, academies, and individual friends
Of the cause are eligible to representa-.
tion. The election OF officers and other
business will be acted upon. Delegates
and alternates should be chosen at once,
and provided with credentials and the
annual membership fee Of 81. Notihca.
tion as to how many "reduoed rate rail.
road orderA" needed should be made
promptly,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

A German named Heinrich Julius
Henke, about 50 years Of age and en-.
ployed as a weaver at the cotton mills Of
James Riddle, Son & Company, was found
dead, at his home, on Riddles Banks.
last Friday evening. He lived alone in
the house in which he died, and was last
seen alive late on Friday afternoon. His
death is supposed to have resulted from
appoplexy or heart disease. He had been
living in this vicinity only few months
and was very Industrious. Two Of his
children, who are in Germany, were, It is
said, about to come to live with their
father.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Henry Prouae Cooper, the Nav York
tailor, who figured oonspicuo1sly in this
city recently, was arrested in Jsrsey City
on Thursday Oh the charge of robbing a
fellow passenger on the Washington
express train OF gold watch. The mics.
Ing watch was atterwsrd found and
Cooper was dismissed. He will shortly be
cited 20 appear in court for contempt in
failing to comply with the provisions Of
an injunction prohibiting him from inter.
tering with the atfairs Of the firm OF
Henry Prouse Cooper & Co. Cooper is
believed to be insane.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
GTo BIZ CONTINUED /


TITUsvILLE, Pa, Dec. 26.-Baltzsr
Gshr, resident Of Crawford county for
over "a years, died at his home yestsr-
day, aged l03 years and months. He
was q weli-to-do farmer, and lately
obtained . legacy of 100000, which had
lain unclaimed for years in Berks county.
Attention to the legacy was drawn by
the publication Of the celebration Of his
Tooth birthday, three years ago last sum-
mer, and his title to the money was then
discovered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
Amount OF Grain Distilled.

The opinion ia quite prevalent that a
very large amount Of our grain crops is
used In the manufacture Of distilled
spirits. The report Of the internal reve-
nue. for the year ended June 30th, 1884,
ststes that less than 19,000,00 bushels
Of grain Of all kinds were used in this
manufacture, which would only be equal
to one bushel in los Of our present corn
crop. 30 far as the farmers market Is
concerned, whisky distilling cuts an in
significant figure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
AN OHIO OUTRAGE.
hOunR Irish Girl AHsaulted nnd
Her Throat Cut in the shane 0I n


Gross. "o VI /"
sPRIEePIELD, Ono, Dec. 27.-LSst night
mary Canney, q young Irish girl but a
few months in this country, appeared al
the door Of her unoIe's house with two
RSshes in her throat, cut in the shape OF
GROSS, severing the wind pipe and lust
missing the jugular vien. Medical aid
was hastily summoned and the girls
wounds were dressed,
She tells q strange story. 81 was
going up. Linden avenue. "she said t'whep
noticed two young men walking behind,
They followed me some distance, finally
caught up with me and Attempted "a
force conversation. One Of them said
You have some money, give II
70 u.s. They then caught hold
Of me and while one Of them held his
hand over my mouth the other pulled q
ring on my finger. / felt something
sharp pass aoross my throAt, and begged
them not to kill me. At that they both
ieft and walked rapidly away. knew
had been hurt and hurried here. | could
mot CRY out, my throat hurt me so."
The girl tells her story In straight
forward manner. The police have beer
unable to discover the young men or an,
trace Of them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Elijah Wallace of New Castle attended
the muster Of Naval Post, No. 400,
g. A. B., Of Philadelphia, Wednef,
day night week and after the muster was
over, while hewas walking in the vicinity
Of Sixth and Mlflin streets, he was a..
tackled by highwaymen, who took from
him pocketbook containing &5. Patrick
Murphy Of No. 1889 South Front stree,
has been arrested on suspicion OF having
been one OF the hiRhwaymen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Alexander Baysrd, oolored, Of No. 22O
shipley street, while oarelessly handling
Q loaded revolver Thursday was shot in
the hand by the accidental explosion Of
one Of the chambers Of the weapon. The
wounded man went to DR.. bravo, who,
after etherizing the patient extracted the
ball, which had fattened itself on the
bone OF the forefnger. The bone being
shattered, tha finger will probably have
to be amputRted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

The hennery Of Mrs. Margaret Latimer,
at Fifth street and Railroad avenue, was
entered BY thieves early ThursdAy morn
ing and about 40 chickens were stolen.
An attempt was also made to gain An
entrance to the hen coop Of William
Mckinley, at Lord street and Railroad
avenue, but the watch dogs put the
mArdAuders to flight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

William Davis Of Kennstt Square, while
sleighing in this city Wednesday week
with q young lady, lost control Of his
horse and the vehicle overturned on
Fourth street, throwing both ont. Neither
was Injured but both we're somewhat
frightened, and the lady arose from the
street with indignation pictured in her
face.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

''.sssssss.s......s
EXPENDITURES,
Balance on hand... ....

An election for officers resulted in the
election Of the present inoumbents: Presi
dent, George g. Lobdell Vice President,
James Scott /; Secretary, John P. ALI
mond Treasurer, Thomas J. Lawson /;
Directors, James II. Beggs, Joseph d.
Gould, JeremiAh d. Winslow, James
Parker, William Baxter, John Taylor,
Isaac G. Pyle, A. GAwthrop, s. a. Hodg-
man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
THE MAS ONIO HALL.
Sixteenth Annual Meeting Election
OF Officers s-Treasarer's ReDOrt.

Ths sixteenth annual meeting Of the
Masonic Hall Company was held on Sat
urday afternoon. There was a fall re-
presentation Of Stockholders present
President George g. Lobdell presided and
read his report for the past year. he
presented the financial Affairs Of the
organization in = hGtterinR light aud
noted the improvements made to the
Opera House during the year.
Thomas J. Lawson, treasurer, presented
his annusl report, from which the fol-
lowing extract Is taken:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

KANSAS Cry, NO., Dec. 27.-At Buoker,
Mo-, on Christmas, Noah Best, city mar
shAl, attempted to arrest W. s. Akers for
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Akers resisted and WAS shot by Best in
the forehead. He died this morning from
the effect Of the shot. Akers was a
prominent well-to-do farmer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

A freight car was derailed on the Will
minston & Northern railroad, a short
distance beyond Delaware junction, Sat-
urdsyIabout 8 O'Clock, ard It was with
considerable difficulty that IL was put o.
the tracks again. In consequence Of tho
accident the W. q N. train, due here at
8.4b &. m , was nearly an hour late.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Andrews & Locke Friday contracted
to'furnish foom their east Brandy wine
quArrles 2S 600 tons Of stone, which Is TO
be- used in filling the gap between the ;ce
break and the regular Delaware Bresk
water. The contract will furnish from
63 to rs men with employment until July.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
LOCAL OPTION,
FaVored by stra1ght.Out Demo-
Gratis in Kent County.


Gratis In Kent County.
smyrna Times.
few days ago the question OF local
option, viz Whether II was = proper
question to bring before the Legislature
for enactment when 1t had NOT been a
plank in the platform Of the successful
candidates, was discussed pro and con,
and II was found in obtaining In.
dividusl opinions Of the company,
all strAiEhtout Democrats, that seven
of the eight thought ii proper
subject to bring belors the Legislature
this winter, and further affirmed their
readiness to vote for local option should
the Legislature authorize popular vote
ON the subject. A spirited communication
in another column is an outcome Of the
conversation above alluded TO, and oom-
ing from men who have never before
taken any part in temperance legislation
Ia not without siSniAcAnoe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Not until spring will the steamer
Samuel N. FELTON, resume her trips be.
tween this city and PhilsdelphiA. She
will not be rebuilt, as was at one time
contemplated, but in few days will 20
to the ship yard of the Harlan & Hollipgs
worth Company for her annual over
hauling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
Aockessin,s New creamery

E. B. Webb of Pocopson, Chester
county, Pa, will shortly remove to
Hookessin, to take charge Of . creamery
being tuilt there by Henry Kent. The
new creamery will be supplied with all
the modern appliances and machinery.
Mr.. Webb has had great success in
conducting similar establishments in
Chester county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
MT. PHEASANT, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Viii.
helminA Beasten, widow of the late
Kphraim Beasten Of rear Mt. Pleasant,
died last evening at z O'Clock, after An
illness Of three weeks Of typhoid fever, in
her 6lst year. She leaves family OF six
daughters and two sons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
Fell From the Ridge.

Jack Lewis, living in the Hoodle, while
walking over the p, W. & B. railroad
bridge across the BrAndywine Thursday,
slipped and fell through into the creek.
he was rescued but his leg was found to
be broken. DR.. Csntwell attended him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
An oncer,s yiF,,anc..

Rarly Thursdsy morning Sergeant
lerby espied a man breaking into the
house at the southwest corner Of Seventh
and Poplar streets. The thief, on being
discovered fed, but ss he passed under q
lamp light he was recognised by the
officer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01
Co,,eetor or I~sern.I Reysups

DR.. David Il. Houston Of Lewes, a
brother Of Judge Houston, will be q can
didste for appointment as collector Of
internal revenue, to succeed Collector
James McIntire, deceased. Robert G.
Justis Of Newport, wilt be candidate fer
this office under President Cleveland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Owing to its riokety condition and the
apprehension Of 1t being dang .rous to
the lives Of people passing by the large
chimney, probably 100 feet high, has
been removed from the Henry Clay mill
at Rising Sun. The frame additions 10
the mill have also been torn away
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

John Roach has given notice that after
January lst the rents Of all his houses In
Chester, Pa, occupied by employees Of
his ship yard will be reduced to corre-
spond with the recent reduction in
wages.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-01-01

Frank Neeley, whose property at Four.
tenth and Scott streets was sunk several
feet below grade by the raising of the B.
4 P. railroad bed level, has exchanged IT
for farm OF the company g near Newark.