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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
JUDGE LYMAN.
HIS Installation as Judge of the
Police Court.


Police Court.
All was cheerfulness at the police court
Friday morning. The atmosphere was
pleasant. As Herr Sehoer expanded his
broad chest at the opening, the song he
sang might have been taken for the first
notes of wedding march. Clerk Hyland
rose, and there was glad tremor in his
voice as he read the first clause of
formal document decorated with ribbon
trimmings to the joyful yeomen outside
the railing. He proclaimed in proud
and happy tone the fact that Judge Grubb
had appointed William t. Lyman, ESQ,
to act as Judge of the municipal court in
the absence of Judge Cummirs, taking
the place of Harry Sharpley, deceased.
The commission is dated November 9th,
1886. Judge Lyman was there like
blushing bride, the admired of all OBJ
servers, and City Solicitor Turner and
City Auditor Ball supported him right
and left like the fairest and most graceful
of bridesmaids. "Three little maids
from school" was never more sweetiy
rendered to the eye, and the court re.
taineIs from Chief Dougherty down fairly
bubbled over with hearty good feeling
over the event. Itwas Joyous moment
1t was deserving of paans!
And then Clerk Hyland unfolded his
mystic scroll, and lol the name of Robert
Briggs led all the rest. The trouble with
Robert was that he bad razor in his
vest pocket, and when coupled with a
drunk a little razor is dangerous thing.
He was therefore suilingly fined SO and
costs. William McVey had to pay 81
and costs for coming up here from II local
option county and allowing the more
genial atmosphere to intoXicate him.
Joseph Anbers, colored, after coming
ont of candy store, where he had
assisted IL lady to buy some sweatmeats,
met Mollie Wilson, with whom he entered
into a Irritation, which eliminated by his
giving her couple OF endnhring RmaGks
on the cheek Now this WAS all right,
and it was too had that an experienced
policeman should have taken this billing
and cooling for an assault and battery. or
that he should have even taken MIR.
Ambers TO the hall. Mr. Anihers Friday
morning, reassured by the beaming conn
tenance of Judge Lyman, like Othello,
addressed the court
"Mr. Honorable Judge and Gentle
men," the last appellatioli being lii'eHi"d
for Bridesmaids Turner aud Ball. lis
supposes struck at the lady, but did
not. only smacked at her with one
hand"
Miss Wilson modcstly stated that
Joseph had just given her two slaps; they
didn't hurt her, aud she seemed to think
them rather nice. The judge seized this
opportunity of exercising Judicial elem.
ency, SO early in his career with the be.
neyolent emotions of Piekwick, and Mr..
Ambers retired laving the floor about him
with the profuseness of his thanks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
Thn Ice pnnd I.i,tsn,io;,.

As expected, the litigation between the
Wilmington Ice and CNHi Company and the
Kennebec Ice and Coal Company, over the
ice pond on the south side of the Christiana
has been resumed. The former company
claims that the latter Is removing dirt below
the Accommodations Of sediment. On Thurs
day, through their lawyers, Messrs. Brad
ford & Vandegritt, the Wilmington company
applied to the chancellor for an attachment
against the officers and managers Of the
Kennebec company for contempt Of court
and also for an order forbtddinga any further
digging at present. The chancellor granted
a rule on the defendant company TO show
cause why an attachment should not be is
sued against them, and made an orle, re
straining the defendants from any furthel
digging until the application orthe attach
ment Is decided, which will take place OIL
Monday next In this city. The restraining
order was served yesterday, thus stopping
work on the pond for the present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
A xounx Physicians snlcldC.

New York, Nov. CDR. Ralph L. Stone
committed suicide yesterday In Brooklyn
by shooting himself In the right temple In
Brooklyn. The facts were kept secret un-
til the inquest was held to day
when a verdict OF suicide was
rendered. Deceased was young man
and was employed as assistant physician at
the hospital for the past two weeks. Lately
he had become despondent because he
labored under the Impression that he was
not sufficiently qualified for the duties o.
tho office he held. He was a graduate oi
the University Of Pennsylvania, and Q
relative OF Medical Director Spear, U. S. N.
who has charge OF the laboratory at the
navy-yard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
BITTER PoLIrIcAA1 FreHr.
A Deadly weapon barely Els, apes
Use by Heard I'm Nztssonrt

81. LOUIS, Nov. A special 10 the
Republican from Sednlia, Mo-, saws |:
The bitter feeling existing between the
Gentry and Heard factions of the Domo.
cratic party came very near resulting in
hioodshed yesterday afternoon. Major
William Gentry published a card in one
Of the local papers Tuesday, in which he
repudiated Congressman Heard, and gave
as reason that the latter had pandered to
the Knights Of Labor. Yesterday morn
ing Heard published card denouncing
the charge that he pandered to the
Knights of Labor az an Infamous false
hood, and asserting that his refusal to
recommend Mr.. Gentry's son-in-law for
postmaster Of Bedalia was the true cause
Of the difficulty between them.
Shortly after l o'clock L. W. Cloney,
the son-in-law of Major Gentry, stepped
into the Office of Sichers Hotel, where the
congressman and his brother were seated.
Heard spoke pleasantly to Cloney, who
turned fiercely upon him and called him
lying ---. Heard was in the act of
arising 10 his feet to resent the insult
when Oloney seized cane and dealt
him severe blow on the side
of the head. The congressman
was on his feet in an instant and wrested
the cane from his assailant and threw him
to the floor. Friends separated the COM
batants and tried to effect areconciliation.
They afterwards came together in tho hall
way, when Oloney madea motion towards
his hip pocket as if to draw revolver.
Heard anticipated him and called upon
Cloney TO defend himself. The latter
threw up his hands, exclaiming, II am
unarmed."
Heard remarked to him that the matter
might as well be settled now as ut any
time, and advised Cloney 10 arm himself.
The latter left the building, and Heard
returned to the office. Five minutes later
Major William Gentry entered the room,
and, stepping upto Heard and seized him
by the shoulder. He was greatly excited,
but before any blows were exchanged
Heard broke away from him and drew his
revolver. The room was crowded with
excited men by this time, and the angry
politicians were separated before any
injury resulted to either.
Following SO close upon one of the
most bitter political contests that has ever
taken place in the district, the hasty
meeting between these noted leaders Of
the Democratic party created great sen
sation. Mutual friends have tried tc
actors, but nothing in that direction has
been accomplished. Both men are i'm
pulsive by nature and cordially hate eaci
other, and it is feared that when they
meet again the trouble will be renewed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

Charles W. H. Knapp, a well. known
mechanic of this city. died Thursday
morning at his residence, Sixteenth and
Scott streets, of diphtheria. He was
foreman of the shop of the Whining, on
City Passenger Railway Company, at the
middle depot, and had worked in the
principal carpenter shops of the city. He
was native of Stuttgart, Wurtemborg,
and was 35 years of age, He came to
Wilmington in 1873. Deceased was q
member of the Knights of Pythias,
Brotherhood of the Uuiun and knights
OF the Mystic Chain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

LooaoorEE, IND, Nov. Sat 8 O'Clock
this morning the Ackerman Hotel, q TWO,
story frame building, was burned, ,r ana M
tbree men persisted in the flames. Ihey \,
we're we're forgotten in the excitement until lllt II
,Voa wos loo lste to save them. Two Of them
war '',ara N John g. Gates and Michael Tracey,
wSo ,s were yesterday elected treasurer
WI w auditor of Martin county. Worn
ont ont by the exertions of the day they
~ oot;rei al a late hour, and were not awak,
nuad % until too late to escape, Gates died
: nSS death Of torture, as indicated by the
nos;tion in which his body was found
I'VE third victim was John Burch, whos'
nrsssnee nS in the building was unknown
eo He leaves a family of four children
Gates @ had eleven children, mostly grown
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
RAISING A cnURcH DEBT.


The Rev. j. W. 7. Bo0the, D. D., aided by
Il ., mmi;Iee, 4 mRking good progress In
hts rtfot 10 uisp the srandiug debt OF
SlG nt0 aud floniiGg debt Of 59 1000 on the
Delaware Ayfnue Baptist Church, and tho
building will probably he saved 10 tho asso-
citation. Over - $50 have already been se-
cnred from chnrGhfs and individuals, and
as the Philadelphia churches have made
common cause. and assurances have been
received OF lnaneiai aid from other
sources, the enoliuous debt, It Is expscted,
will soon be lifted. The church ls again on
Il solid basis, with 800 active working men,
bers, and although this is a decrease of 500
from the membership Of two or three years
ago, it is claimed that the church Is In bst-
ter condition that ever before.
In order to secure funds TO help In liqut.
dating this burden, series Of entertain
ments have been arranged. Humorous
Bob Burdette will deliver his new lecture
on the History OF Moustaehe" In Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church on Friday
November 26th. The ladies Of tho church
have arranged a novel entertainment, in
the form of an apron and neektie bazaar
and supper In the church on next Thursday
evening, November 1lth. Later In the
month, the Rev. DR.. Evans will deliver hii
famous lecture on "Qqeer People" The las
lecture will be free lothe public.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
nrnrr slormr oIr EnrIand.

LONDON, Nov. 6.-Heavy storms have 90
Cured throughout Great Britain. The
steamer Janet, from Dundee, has been
wrecked at Eyemouth, and three persons
were drowned. A boat and a quantity oi
wreckage marked "Steamship Swift Cure, !
have been washed ashore on the Conweil
coast, The Newcastle steamer Lord Jeffrey
IA overdue, and 1t is believed that she hes
been lost. according to the latest mari
time reports, the British steamer Lord JEFF
rev was at Shields October 7th, for Balti'
more,l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
v,,l s,art mi. xYcc,,.

Workmen are now engaged in repairing
the old Christiana rolling mill near the
Sonth Side works of the Lobdell Cai
Wheel Company, preparatory to starting
M this week. Messfs. Hoffman d Oom'
papy and gentleman named Worth OF
Philadelphia, will conduct the new con
oern. which will manufacture plato iron
ship iron and muck bars principally. III
opening ia hailed with satiRfaction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
peA,h OF NIrr. NaendInhalI.

Mrs. Beulah A. Mendinhall died Thurs.
day evening at her residence, 901 West
Eleventh street. She was43 years Of age,
the wife of Eli Mendinhall, who was q
candidate for the Legislature on the tenn.
perance ticket, and the sister of George
W. Todd, OF the Diamond State Iror
Company. Her illness continued IL
months. She leaves two children, aged
is and 10. ".-. ...
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
4 MURDERER's FATE.
probably Bnrned 10 Death by an ~
furIaIed Mob.

probably Harmed 10 DeH'h ~ ~"
furIaIed Mob.
ouoAoo. Nov. A Times, special
from Montgomery, Ala. says; It IL re- le-
porte ported here that a terrible fate has been. been
weted to John Harg one of the negroes
who who brutally murdered young Wa weldrup, up
in Lee county, last Thursday. me ,9dnan,, nssev
vas captured near Wetumpka, MONDAY
morning, NOR Hedenied that he took part IN
the % murder, but confessed that the razor .i'i,
nsed was his, and he knew when the
voune man was killed.
eonpty last night says the negro was
sas1u end hat SsIn preparations had been made e
mt him to death by burning. The peeps
are are enraged, and both wi.ite , and PIaSa Iiost
say the murderer must die. George % nnd n5s ,
the other murderer is still at large, ana
large law reward is offered for his capture
Tbs lTbsS Young eGm man who was murdered was {
nr;nn,e. and leaves widowed mother
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

cyrc.ao Nov. "a Wichita, Ken, special
saSa. NJ. W. Kettleman Of Kansas defeated
CHARLES Gibson Of California yesteroay
afternoon in 15O yards loot race Sod Ior u,s tns
a,na lpna 14f seconds. Over SlOO,0JO was
.saoered ON the result. Kettleman sprang
almost Immediately to the front at the start
and kept ahead to the end, coming out Iour
@ saet ahead OF Gibson. Over 5000 people
saw the race,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
CORNER-sTONE LAYING.
Interesting Ceremonies at the New
ab.ld EaIIuNya, Hall nj HOctS ehaIn.

Interesting GeremOn at the New
Odd FeIIoVVs' Hall Mt HOctS essin.
The corner. stone of the. new hall in
course of erection by Friendship Lodge,
No. %, |. o. o. F., at Hockessin, was
laid Thursday afternoon with appropriate
ceremonies by Grand Master George w.
Williams, assisted by Acting Deputy
Grand Master Alexander Guthrie, Acting
Grand Secretary II. A. Potts, and Acting
Grand Treasurer j. NJ. Shakespeare. The
following articles were placed in the cor.
ner-stone: A copy of the original petition
to the Grand Lodge for the charter of
Friendship Lodge, dated February l4th,
1850; a list of the charter members; a
CODY of the constitution and bylaws;
copies of the EVERY EVENING, Morning
Netos and Daily Republican of this city,
and the Record and Press of Philadelphia.
Friendship Lodge was organized in
February 1850, with six charter members,
although now tine lodge numbers "a meln-
bers. When it was decided to build III
October last, the following committee wns
appointed to supervise the construction
of the new building Thomes J. Jones,
James NJ. Shakespeare, Henry Is. klair,
T. Addison Potts, Henry u. Durneli,
Garrett P. Lacey, A. Lincoln West. Inc
contract was awarded to A. I. viii.
liamaon, for the sum of 81, $50. and
the sub contracts let as follows; Brick
work, Benjamin. Taylor, Kennett Squares
painting, CLARK & Whitelock, Hockessin !
plastering, Columbus Smith, Hockessin !
tinwork, Henry Grey, hockossin. The
cornerstone laying ves interesting and
impressive. The grand oescers were after,
ward rendered banquet by MIR. Kennard
Chandler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
ERAL sNOW-sTORMs
From Pennsyivania TO West Of the
mississippi.

hAOAh ~
MIssissippi.
CINcINNATI, Nov. 6.--Snow began falling
here about O'Clock this morning, put
melted as fast as 1t fell except on the hil-
tops, where the ground was covered to the
depth of an Inch.
IN ILLINOIS.
CLINTON, ILL.,, Nov. B.--The first snow OF
the season in this locality fell here last
night. The storm lasted some time, put
not a great amount fell. Should snow iali
In any great quantity at present, CONSIDER
able damage would be done.
AT PITTsBURa.
PITTsBURa, Nov. 6.-Snow fell at short In
tervals all the morning but melted as soon
as IL fell.
AT DETROIT.
DETROIT, Nov. 6.-Half an inch Of snow
fell during the night, but disappeared when
the sun rose.
IN MINNESOTA.
ST. PAUL, Nov. 6.--Snow fell here this
morning, but melted as soon as It fell.
sIusH IN BUFFALO,
BUFFALO. N, Y. Nov, G.--The first snow
OF the season In Buffalo began early this
morning and continued falling steadily
through the forenoon. The sAow fell to the
depth of two inches on the level, but
melted rapidly causing vast quantity o.
slush in the streets.
IN NEW YORK STATE.
WATERrowN, N. Y, Nov. 6.-Snow begaI
falling at 1880 O'Clock this morning, and Il
falling rapidly In large fakes. This 10 INT
FIRST snow fall Of the season here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

Arthur Nesbittt who works in the truck
gang at the Edge Moor Iron Works, had
his left hand badly injured while at work
at4.30 a. m. Thursday morning. A piece Of
heavy iron fell ON it, crushing the third
and fourth fingers. He was taken to DIR.
oantwell's office, at Eighth and Spruce
streets, this city, where the doctor found
it necessary to amputate the third finger.
The other finger can be saved. MIR.
Nesbitt is young man and lives at Edge
Moor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

The West Chester Me,os says: A
Chester county sportsman states that the
crop of rabbits of Honeybrook, Pa. on the
line of the w. Il N. railroad ia an enor-
nous one. Wednesday he shot 16 in an
hour or two and he didn't have dog
either. On Monday Abner Patterson and
Levi Talbot of the same place, shot Al in
Talbot's clearing, and Thomas Neitf and
several friends shot 80 the same day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

BurrA1o, Nov. 6.-About u o'clock last
nipbt a stranger from Brantford, Canada,
sSnad nlsned " william Horn entered the shooting
l,ao liaiierr ~ Charles OBrien on Clinton street
n this city and without saying w9Ea era
picked up the target riile ana rear hrea 'ne y;
bullet taking effect IN ~ tne tbs apo nronrietor ~
eansipo Sho1 n probably fatal wound, Horn was
oausd caoastsd and acted very strangely. He did
lt not realize what he had done, and appeared 80
70 ri he s a crank. Young o'Brien was alive al
Isst o ~ accounts, but In critical condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

New YoRK, v.3.-The echrysanthemum
show is proving an unbounded success
Nine hundred and eighty-nine varieties Of
the popular plant are exhibited. Twenty
Ave hundred dollars iu prizes will be dis
uibuted. Among the prize winners by
to- days awards are Richard Brett Of
Short Hills, N. j.; John Cullen of South
Bethlehem, Pa, and Walter W. Coles OF
Claymont, Del, each Of whom was entered
in the Spaulding $50 contest for Japanese
and Chinese varieties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
Lnndenbers Malch Eac.orY.

The Courtney Match Company Oimited)
of Landenberg, Pa, started Its new factory
on Saturday week and is now turning out a
large quantity Of matches OF superior
quality. There Is considerable difficulty In
consequence Of the inability to procure per-
sons to make boxes and the company is
now contemplating making them by ma
chinery, instead of by hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
Dcntb Of rirs. Rumford,

Mrs. Sidney J. Rumford, widow OF
Jonathan Rumford, died Thursday at her
late residence No. 7l0 West street in the
18th year of her age. She leaves three
sons, Alfred j., Edward H., who have q
hat store at No. 404 Market street, and
Henry P. Rumford, paying teller at the
Wilmington and Brandywine Bank.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

was made at Baddeek, Cape Breton, few
days ago to blow up the house of promi-
nent Scott Act worker. A can OF gun
powder, with lighted fuse attached, was
thrown through a window Into room In
which Mr.. Watson and his wife and their
1--WE children were sitting. Fortunately,
however, the fire was put out by striking
on the floor,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
BRANDYWINE STREET RAILWAY
The NInth Ward Property Owners
Pushing ID 20 N Finish.


Pushing ID 20 n Finish.
The new Wilmington and Brandywine
Passenger Railway Company held meet
ing Friday evening at the Office of George
r. Townsend, GA Market street. The
decision of the board of directors of the
Wilmington City Passenger Railway Com
pany, that il is inexpedieut to extend its
tracks over the Brandywine at this time,
has thrown the property owners on their
own resources, and they have resolved
that the tinkle of the Btreet-car bell shall
be heard in the Ninth ward without un-
necessary delay.
They formed permanent organization
Thursday and committee of 20 was
appointed to solicit further subscriptions
to the capital stock. Additional sub.
scriptions were obtained Thursday and
the outlook is considered bright. The
new railway is to extend from the P, W.
a. b. depot to Riverview cemetery, along
French, Sixteenth and Market streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
nnInmnr,. I.nln,,ia.

The fallowing patents have been
granted to citizens of Delaware, bearing
date November I'd, 1886. Reported ex.
pressly for this paper by Louis Bagger 4
Co., Mechanical Experts and Solicitors OF
Patents, Washington, d. o.: Hiram
Alton, Wilmington, lubricator; Johr
Hare, Wilmington, manufacture of nuts
and washers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

WnN1PEa, MAN, Nov. GA -plasterer
named Shules, who contemplated leaving
this city for the old country, recently sold
his wife and FIVE children to man named
Williams for SO. A regular legal agree
ment was drawn up between the two men
and the property was formally transferred.
The police are investigating the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
ssss--..
a COWdRDLT MURDER.
Ons wan Caught who Will Probably
hn Ivncled.

OHoAao, Nov. Ga spocial from Knox
willie. Tenn, says A dastardly attempt wins
made to kill william Carr and family OF
Union county, Wednesday. Carr and bis
son wero unloading corn ut the barn, .
daughter of about years being on top oi
the wagon, when they were surprised by
vollev Of shots from q thlcket nearby:
Each of the three received portion q
thHt Mi were fatally injured. Carr cannot
nossi6ly recover. Tom Berry, distant
relative OF the Carr's, has been arrested
and made a confession. He was lodged IN
iaiI INT It Is feared now thut he will be
iynched In spite Of all that the officers can
dn to nreYent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

The city loan Of sl5O,OOO, - per cent in.
terest 10 be used for the purchase Of land
for public park purposes. has at last been
finally disposed Of. The Union National
Bank takes $50 900 at a premium Of l per
cent, and the balance will be taken by the
property owners, at par, in exchange fol
interest bearing loan upon such favorable
terms is regarded as very good financial
transaction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11
wInMINGroN HARBOR.
aIds tor sJs improvements Rejected
--'cho work REQUIRED,

General william F. Smith, United States
agent. Friday opened the following pro-
posals for dredging Wilmington harbor; (;
prices given are per cubic yard, measured
"a cents; George FORBES Il Co, Baltimore,
"a cents; Frank @. Sinners, Philadelphia,
"a 9-1O cents National Dredging Company,
this city, az cents; w. H. W. Morris, New
York, 23a cents; American Dredging Com
pany, Philadelphia. 2S cents. The bids were
all rejected on the ground that the prices
given are excessive.
The proposals called for the removal OF
lI6, 900 cubic yards of material and the con-
struction OF channel $50 feet wide and lS
feet deep at mean low water, between
Third street and Market street bridges.
The average depth of cutting will be about
work completed by June S0th, 1887.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

The official vote of the State on gov
ernor with the Kent totals revised and
eorrected) foots up; Biggs, 1892
Hotfecker, 1882; Biggs' majority, Clio.
The corrected vote for Congressman
stands: Pennington, 1887; Cooper,
$3.50; Penington's majority, 5,451..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-11-11

The Rev. H. Allen Griffith, pastor of
the p. E. Church, Dcwnihgtown, Pa,
rode to Newark on his bicysIe Thursday
and paid visit to his foSmer parish
toner's. Friday morning he rode to this
city, accompanied by Harlan II. Curtis,
the champion bicycle rider q Delaware.