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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
rhe Key.tone Re.taurant CLOSED.

The Keystone Hotel Company has gIven
up the restaurant in the r., W. Il b. rail-
road station in thislcity and closed it Friday
evening, although, 1t Is said, 1t had become
public necessity and Il paying institution.
1t was closed, 1t is stated, In order that Its
travelling trade might be secured by the
restaurant at Baltimore. There are now no
restaurants In any OF the stations on the
road between Philadelphia and Baltimore.
here should have been continued, because
Wilmington is about mid way between
Washington and New York, and because of
Baltimore's nearness to Washington and the
inconvenient location Of the restaurant in
the Philadelphia station. 1t was remarked
this morning that Wilmington is to be made
way station. There is some talk of MAX
ing smoking room out OF theroom vacated
by the restaurant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

special from Norristown, Pa, says
Tuesday week awell-dresseds strangerregis
tered Mt the Windsor Hotel MS j. w.
Anderson, Dover, Del. He took dinner
at the hotel, and in the afternoon hired a
team of Liyerymau John II. Wilson, say
ing he was going to King of Prussia,
about three miles from Norristown, to
call on DIR. Il. ID. W. Pawling, and might
be gone several hours. He has not re-
turned yet; neither has the team. An.
derson left valise at the hotel which
contained old rags and portions of dirty
alnthin1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

Professor Thomas N. Williams, Harry
Sharpley, Esq and DIR. Howard Ogle have
consented to conduct the examination of
applicants for the vacant cadetship ut West
Point. The examination will take place on
Thursday, May 18th, 1886, at 10 a. M, at the
Board of Education rooms, No. 10 East
Sixth street, Wilmington, Delaware, and
geography and spelling. Eighty per cent
will be required In arithmetic.
Applicants are requested to be promptly
on hand at the place Of examination on the
18th Of May. CHAs. B. LORE.
WuMINaToN, DEL, April 29th, 1886.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Executive Hoard indicted.

NEw YORK, April 9O.--The members of
the executive board of the Empire
Protective AssocIation--Joseph Il, oDon-
nell, chairman; Andrew j. Best, sec
retary james II. Graham, james L. Down
ing and John Hughes-cam to the district
attorneys Office to-day to learn If they were
wanted. They were Informed that indict-
ments were presented against them yester-
day for conspiracy in connection with the
Third avenue railroad strike, and that they
would be required to furnish 81 900 bail
each to answer. They were accompanied
by bondsman, who became surety for
them. Their trial was set down for May 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

He and His Second wife Murder
His Little Daughter.

NEBRASKA Cry, NEB., May Lice Shell
lenberger, II substantial farmer and his wife
were arrested last night for the murder OF
the formers child and step-child OF the
woman. The child was found IN the cellar
under their house Thursday with her throat
cut from ear to ear. Size was bright girl
of II years. Evidence shows previous cruel
treatment and general hatred of her, espe-
cially on the part Of the woman.
The Shellenbergers claim that the child
killed herself, but this is pronounced i'm.
possible by physicians. Strong thrnats OF
iynching have been made, and great excite.
ment prevails In the city. Circumstantinl
evidence points to the guilt of the accused
which now reverts to the father. This Il
given us direct motive for the commission
OF the crime
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
In.lnnn,inn a. .:reen IriII.

The Rev, John G, Lenhart was installed
as pastor of Green Hill Presbyterian
church Sunday afternoon, by the COM
mittee appointed for that purpose by the
Presbytery of New Castle. The Rev. A. N.
Keigwin presided and preached the SER
mon. The Rev. Lafayette Marks, d. D.,
gave the charge to the pastor and the Rev.
Thomas Il. Mcdowell of Lower Brandy.
wine delivered the charge to the people.
A large congregation was present and
manifested much interest in the service.
The newly installed pastor hns the sup
port of united people and will doubtless
do good work in his new and interest.
ing field,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Mexican Horse rnieves Killed.

CoRrUs CHRIsTI, Texas, April 29,-In-
telligence reached here yesterday after
noon from Los Indiaoso, small place in
Duval county to the effect that Deputy
Sheriffs Coy and Benham, on Monday
night, killed two more Mexican horse
thieves while they were resisting arrest,
thus making five thieves killed within 10
days. Deputy Coy is the officer for whom
Mexican vighants were searching in the
village of Collins on Monday night But
while the rancheros were searching for
him in the northern part of the county,
Deputy Coy, who wasthen in the southern
part of the county, was arresting and
killing their companions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Den,h Of V. e. Holmes.

yarnum Z. Holmes, formerly well known
here as clothing merchant and founder of
the Boston Clothing House, died on the 23d
ult., at Pueblo, Colorado, of consumption.
Mr.. Holmes was a native of New Hamp-
shire but had been in business in Massa-
chusetts before coming to this city in 1872.
He went from here TO Newton, Kansas, and
had sold out his business there but short
time ago and gone to Pueblo. He served in
the Union army throughout the late war.
He was wldower and leaves one son,
Benjamin. aged 10 years, who Is living with
his grandparents In Massachusetts. De-
ceased was about 4S years OF age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
House and stable I,urned.

The house of Arthur Mellen, brick
structure at the corner of Orange and
Chestnut streets, New Castle, and stable
adjoining were destroyed by fire nj an
early hour Sunday morning. The fur
niture of the house and contents of the
stable were also burned. There was no
insurance either on the buildings or con-
tents. Aid was asked of the fire depart
ment of this city, but before it could be
extended the request was countermanded
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

The alarm of fire sounded at box IA,
Front and Poplar streets, about O'Clock
Thursday, was caused by the burning
of frame kitchen in the rear of the
house No. ia Poplar street, occupied by
William Tubbs. Mrs. Tubbs was re-
rendering some soap fat, when
it overflowed the kettle and, fall
ing on the stove, became ignited
and volume of flame shot up to the cell
ing, Some woodwork was slightly DAM
aged and several pieces of wearing ap-
parel that had just been ironed were
burned. The flames were extinguished
with few buckets of water. Although
nm alarm was sounded the fire department
was not needed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Two HnneIpg. i'm washington.

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-Louis Somer-
field, white, and Richard d. Lee, colored,
were hanged ut the city hall at
1I.3O o'clock this morning. Somer-
field murdered his wife, Christina
Somerfield, and his son-in-law, Gott-
leib Eisenbraun, in saloon on the
Goth of last November. Lee killed bis
wife near Fourth and X streets, S. E., on
the 23d of November. Somerfiold died
without struggle. Lee kicked several
times. Both bore up wonderfully we'll.
The drop was five feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
BISHOP BEoKER's DEP 1RTURE.
To Leave for Savannah, His New
See. May IOlhs

The Right Reverend Bishop Becker re-
Gently transferred to the see Of Savannah,
Ga, Is making active preparations for his
departure to his new field OF labor. He
has arranged to leave here on Monday, May
10th, going by Baltimore, stopping there to
attend IA consistory of the bishops Of the
province, which lis to be held on May l1th.
His reverence will go thence directly to
Savannah, Ga. where the bishopric resi-
dence Is located.
The Catholic community of the new see
has arranged to give the bishop fitting
reception. His appointment to that post is
received with pleasurable. satisfaction, and
cordial welcome.
1t is not known when Bishop Becker's
successor will be appointed, but 1t is not
improbable that three or four months may
elapse before the authorities at Rome will
fill the vacancy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
OFF For P1RIS
Those Who We're Bitten by the Full
... man Mad Dog.

CHICAGO, April 29.-Mr. Perkins of
Pullman, whose son was bitten last
Saturday by the dog which created such
an uproar on Tuesday has started his
party for Paris, having secured passage
on the Cunarder Servia, which sails from
New York next Saturday. The party
consisting of Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. +. Il,
Felt aud the patient, left for the east at
IL O'Clock last night. The second party
leaves for New York tonight. The
patients will be Police Officer John
Cassenbrot, Charles 0'Connel and John
Klingel, The expenses of this party will
be paid out of fund of $1,000 which
was subscribed in few hours yesterday
together with $3.50 rendered to Officer
Cassenbrot by the Hyde Park police
force.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Nearly a FataI Draugbt.

Alfred Bowling of No. 1909 West
Seventh street, employed by the water de-
partment as drillers assistant, was
seized with cramps on Tuesday even
ing week and by mistake took large
dose of wrong medicine. The
draught was poisonous and all Tues
day evening and Wednesday week Mr..
Bowling was in a precarious condition,
and had to be attended by two doctors.
The mistake gave rise to rumors of
attempted ,suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

FoRT MONROE, VA, April 29.-A bottle
found on the beach seven miles north of
here contained the following The ship
olivette from South America is in sink
ing condition, John Jones, Albert Ed
wards, George Samuels, Gen. d. N.
Lafreriore. There was no date or bear
ings. The vessels sailed March 5th, from
Bahia, for Halifax.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
THE BAPTIST UNION.
Delegates from This City 10 attend
lhe Meeting.

The Delaware Baptist Union will hold Its
semi-annual meeting at Dover on the 18th
and 18th of this month. Delegates have
been chosen in the various Baptist churches
of this city.
Those from Second Baptist Church are
the Rev. DIR. Cook, Joseph Gould, A. p.
Stevenson, E. H. Quinby, Charles N. Morris,
Edwin Hirst, L. A. W. Podger and William
II. Bevan.
The Delaware Avenue Church delegates
are the Rev. DR.. Boothe, Harry Emmons,
ESQ.,, John G.. Bennett, James Morgan and
Joseph N. Hufnal.
Bethany Baptist Church will send the
following: The Rev. o G.. Buddington and
wife, W. Fl. Gregg and wife, and Miss Ella
Q. Hufnal.
The German Baptist Church has not yet
chosen delegates, and Shiloh will send the
Rev. Benjamin I. Moore to represent 1t.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
A New Ticbborpo Claiman,.

New YoRK. April 81. The new Itch
borne claimant TO the estate of the late
Sir Henry Tichborne sailed this after
noon for Plymouth, England, on the
Hamburg-American steamer Hammonia.
On account of securing passage at late
date, he was obliged to accept birth in
the second engineers room. On the pas
senger list he is registered ms Mr.. II. O.
Tichborne. He expressed great conf
dence in his ability to prove his identity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
WiIIialns.CIaY ton.

The marriage of Nathaniel j. Williams
and Miss Fannie Clayton, both of Middle
town, occurred yesterday week at the
BRIDES home in the latter place. The
wedding was largely attended and the
bridal offerings were many and handsome.
The groom is a son of ex-Congressman
Williams and the bride daughter of Col.
Joshua Clayton, and granddaughter OF
the late Hon. Thomas Clayton. After the
ceremony the bride and groom started for
trip to Niagara Falls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

In announcing the jurors drawn for the
coming session of the county courts one
or two inaccuracies appear. In the first
panel petit jurors the name William "H. /"
Talley should be William W., and in the
second panel the name Samuel III"
Hanby should be Samuel W. John ''T."
Yeale in the additional panel should be
Inhn Il
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Shooting Contests.

There were three rifle matches Mt
Schuetzen Park yesterday afternoon week,
under the auspices of the Wilmington
Rifle Club. The range was 200 yards.
In the first match Creedmoor target
wns used, and in the second and third
matches an Eame's standard union target.
The first match resulted as follows {:
Robert Miller, 23 William A. Bacon,
%; G. Carleton, %; Charles Heinel, Sr.,
% Joseph r. Seeds, 2l ; j. Scotwell,
20; Charles Heinel, Jr., 10; William +.
Seeds, ~; +. Oaks, -; J. W. Seeds, 10;
John MANI, 10. Miller received first
prize, Carleton second, Joseph E. Seeds
third and Scotwell fourth. In the second
match the score, out of possible so,
was Charles Heinel, Sr., "a Miller, 80;
Irwin W. Seeds, 30; Bacon, 2S; MANI,
2S; Joseph E. Seeds, 26; Charles Heinel,
Jr., 25 William +. Seeds, 25 Carleton,
20; Scotwell, l9 Charles Heinel, Sr.,
received first prize, Irwin w. Seeds
second, Miller third and MANI fourth.
In the third match the score, also out of
a possible so, was Charles Heinel, Sr.,
81; Joseph i. Seeds, 10; Carleton, II !;
MANI, II; Miller, 16; William F. Seeds,
Is; Bacon, ~. Charles Heinel, Sr,, re-
ceived first prize, Joseph L. Seeds second
and MANI third
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
CHICAGO u UsIN EsS.
How it in Affected by the Unces-
IaimIy of the Labor situation,


CHICAGO, April 30 Chicago business
men are disposed to look to the real estate
board for any approaching depression.
Next to it the Builders Exchange is most
sensitive TO the touch of labor agitations
and strikes. MIR. +. A. Cummings, the
president of the real estate board, said
yesterday; 1.-THE present labor agitation
has had a very depressing effect 1t has
hit us very hard. Investors decliue to
purchase or complete agreements already
under way. Then we have always done
a large business in the suburbs in fur.
nishing small lots to laboring men upon
which to erect their little cottages. That
trade has ceased entirely. The men are
saving their earnings for what many of
them believe will be great and universal
strike. The discovery of the increased
cost of building or of uncertainty of
building enterprises being carried
through, will cause an advance of rents,
that is certai /. The market for real estate
is terribly dull. In fact there is none,
Men will not buy when it is uncertain
whether the business men of Chicago will
be allowed by their employees to run theiI
own business"
Mr.. George @. Prussing of the builders
exchange who has given the labor prob
lem much attention said:
"rhis eight hour agitation has thor
oughly put stop to the building in
dustry in Chicago. No contractor that /
know of, and know nearly ali of them,
will undertake to put up a building in
any given length of time. The manufac-
turers are nearly all ready to
turn the keys in their door aud
await the results. The working
men are like a lake lashed by the
wind. They are turbulent, and no
man can satisfy them by argument or
by reasoning with them. think that
Mr.. Crane has hit the mark when he says
if his men strike he will simply close and
see it out. / tried the other day to con-
vince myself that the builders of Chicago
were doing one-sixth of the usual amount
OF building, but when figured it up l
found that we were not doing one-tenth
of it. This does not mean the canceling
of a few orders or odd jobs here, and
there, but the withdrawal of millions
which will be locked up until it is all
over"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

BALTIMORE, April 20.-Lu Hing, pro-
prietor of laundry on Park avenue, was
arraigned to-day at the Western police
station on the charge of keeping an opium
joint on his premises. He was sent to
Jail for trial. Under an act of the late
Legislature the keeping of joint is made
misdemeanor. with penalty of $500 OF
imprisonment. This is the first arrest
under tha law
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

All the male inmates of the county
almshouse who are able to perform any
duty are engaged in grading and leyeling
the large lawn in front of the new build
ings. The men work cheerfully and in
dustriously, with a seeming pride in
having the grounds put in good condi-
ton. Superintendent Guthrie has the
work in charge, planning and laying it out
for the inmates. A new driveway has
been cut through the lawn to the horse
shedding, and is beautifully terraced and
sodded. The lawn will be plowed and
seed sown for the purpose of getting it
into grass as soon as possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Three New DeIa.varc Doctors.

The annual commencement exercises of
the University of Pennsylvania were
held on Saturday, and the degree
of Medical Doctor was conferred
upon 11S candidates. Among the
were three from this state 4:
Levi J. Hammond of Dover, Thomas o.
Mock, Ph.D., of Camden, and Charles H.
Wallace, of New Castle. Diplomas We're
also awarded Al graduates in dentistry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
nn.,7.,.., Snr;no Co,,c,.

PHELPS, N. Y, April 29.-Professor
Brooks of the Red House Observatory
obtained observations again last night Of
the new comet discovered by him Tues
day night. The comet is large with q
slight central condensation. 1t is situated
in the constellation of Cassiopeia in the
northern heavens and remains visible the
entire night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

The yearly meeting of Progressive
Friends will be held at Longwood Meet
ing House, near Hammorton, Chester
county, Pa, on Thursday, June Sd, to
continue three days. The Rev. +. O..
Hinckley of Providence, II. l., will pre-
side, and several prominent platform
speakers are expected to be present
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
A sudden and FalaI disease.

PrTTsDuRG, April ga Rowlesburg,
West Va, special says: "A mysterious
and fatal disease has broken out in this
place, and physicians are powerless SO far
to save the lives of any attacked. The
victims are first seized with a severe pain
in the head, and are corpses within -
hours. After death the bodies become
spotted"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

George r. Townsend, real estate agent,
last week completed negotiations for the
sale of the farm of Edmund Wilson, in
Brandywine hundred, fronting on the
Philadelphia pike and adjoining the city
limits. The farm contains SIS acres, and
was sold to Benjamin F. Ashwood of
PHILADELPHIA, for S42, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

Letters Of administration on the estate OF
Mary A. Bowen, deceased, Wilmington,
have been granted s. Cornelia Bowen, and
testamentary letters on theestate of William
Banks, deceased, New Castle, have been
granted Mary j. Banks and John MacFar-
Ian executors of the will, which has also
been probated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

"And I told him. How many times a
day is this remark heard? Just as many
times MS you pass two young ladies talk
ing together on the street. On the street,
women talk of dress and of men men
talk of oney.-HarJ0rd Post.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

At the recent meeting of the bar to re-
wise the trial list 81 cases were set down
for trial at the coming session of court
and about 250were continued. The gen.
eral sessions and oyer and terminer court
meet MAY 10Th
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

Thomas Mayne and Evitt Wells two
butchers who occupy stalls in Eighth street
market engaged In fierce and furious
flstio encounter In the market Saturday.
The men pummeled each other rather
sharply for few minutes, until they were
separated by friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
Now Holel md CInYlon.

A large three.story brick hotel will be
erected at Clayton by Joseph Stoeckle of
this city. Francis d. Talley of this city,
has been awarded the contract and
work on the structure will be started Mt
once. The building will cost in the
neiphborhood of $4,000
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
The Leslie Estnie.

The Leslie mansion and four acres Of
the Leslie estate, at New Castle, were put
up at public sale at the Messrs. Thomas
auction rooms, in Philadelphia, on Tues
day week. Only $40, 900 were bid and the
property was withdrawn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
pnnn.rlvnnin,. nlvldend.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company to. day declared n semi
annual dividend of q per cent cash, and
clear of state taxes, payable May 28th, as
registered April 3Oth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

t. ]. Collins of Dover, has been ap-
pointed route agent ON the Delaware rail-
road, between Philadelphia and Dover,
vice Harry Walker resigned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
The oreeon,s Mail.

Another pouch of the mail that was lost
by the sinking OF the steamship Oregon has
been recovered. 1t came to this city FRI
day from Norfolk, and was sent to Phlla-
deiphia,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

The public debt statement for April shows
a reduction OF $l1, 1866 1888,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

What this country wants is an annual
Arbor day, upon which it will be lawful
to plant statesmen who have failed
Macon Telegraph.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06

John Norris, a p, W. & B. railroad brake
man, had his left hand badly mashed while
coupling freight cars Friday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-06
To Join the circus.

The Independent Cornet Band (coloretl) J
of Smyrna, left that town, ON last Satul-
day, to join O'Brien's circus in Baltimore.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-05-26

HE following from the Tucson Star is so applicable to the present state of affairs in this county that we copy it verbatim:
 "Of late there has been many complaints made to. the board of supervisors concerning the fencing mp or otherwise obstructing pub lie highways in different localities in the county. There is ample and speedy remedy for the prevention of these Instructions.
 Sec. 19 of chapter 69 of the stat utes provides for the same. Under this statute justices of the peace have jurisdiction of all such cases. and any citizen may make the con- plaint against the party or parties obstructing roads by fences, fell ing trees across them, ditching or overfowing the road with water. or doing anything which may ren- der the roads impossible.
 The justice of the peace has power to fine in any sum not less than S2O nor more than $50 for each violation of the law, and for each and every day such obstruc- tions are maintained an additional fine of 5 must be imposed upon tue offending party.
 The law is plain, the remedy 1 against offenders need not be mis- understood. It is also plain that the board of supervisors is not the power from which injured parties should seek relief, but they must make their complaint to the justice of the peace of their precinct"