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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
The President in Wilmington

President Cleveland passed through
this city on. the FOG p. m. train Sunday
evening en- route to New York to greet his
bride-eloct and participate in the Decora-
ton Day exercises. The President was
accompanied by Secretary Lamar, Post
master General Villas and wife and Mrs.
Lammont and travelled by special com
partment car, No. 80. AS the train drew
up at the station here the shades of the
special car were closely drawn, and only
the heads of the two ladies could be seen
at the windows. A large crowd assem-
bled about the car in few moments, and
peered into every Granny in hopes of see
ing the prospective bridegroom As the
train drew out from the station the Presi-
dent stepped out to the rear platform of
the car. Secretary Lamar stood at his
side. The instant the crowd saw Mr..
Cleveland some one proposed three cheers
for the President, but his excellency gave
negative shake of his head, and in an
updertone said, "hush it's Sunday" A
voice said: "We are solid for you here
every time" and the President bowed to
the speaker. As the train passed through
the depot nearly all the nssemblage I'M
covered, and the President lifted his hat
and bowed most courteously.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
Ell GARRETT's FUNERIL.
A Large Attendance Of weII-Kuown
GiIizenn.

GiIizenp.
The funeral of Eli Garrett took place
from his late residence, No. 1915 Della
ware avenue at 8 o'clock Saturday after
noon, the weather and all arrangements
being such rs to greatly ameliorate the
sadness of the occasion. The services Mt
the house were in accordance with
Friends ceremony. Mr.. George w.
Stone read most appropriately from the
23d and 18th Psalms, and, after some
fitting remarks, closed with the beautiful
poem, Sometime" by Mary W. Smith,
published in Littelps Lining Age about 20
years ago.
1t took fully half an hour for part of
the large assemblage to take the carriages
and many more walked to the Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery, where the in
terment took place. The grave was dec
Grated by friendly hands, and not q
mound or any particle of earth was
visible. Here Mr.. Stone read an extract
from "He who died at Aryan," by Edwin
Arnold.
The pall-bearers were Edward Belts, e.
Bringhurst Jr., Preston Lea, Geo. w.
Stone, William Fl. Swift, and E. L. War
ner. Among the well-known gentlemen
in attendance were: William Sellers,
John Sellers, Jr., George II Sellers, DIR.
Henry Garrett, Ellwood Garrett, Henry
Mendinhall, William Candy, William M.
Candy, Samuel Bancroft, Jr., Charles
Warner, w. G.. Pennypacker, w. @.
Spruance, Congressman Charles b. Lore,
William P. Bancroft,Z. james Belt, Henry
Lea, George G. Barker, William Bush,
Sheriff Ford, William G. Gibbons, job
H. jackson, j. L. Head, H. b Seidel,
Clement b. Smyth Albert w. Smith,
Granville Worrell. Robert Graves and a
noticeable number of colored men were
present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

Sparring for a Teachers Benefit
some Lively set-tos-bnrgo Attends
auces
Upward of 900 people were in Intend
ance upon the sparring exhibition given
Monday night by J. L. Fergusonas abene-
fit, at the Citizens Rink. The ring was
laid in the centre of the building and
around ii on chairs were packed sardine-
like, the spectators. The large group
included attorneys by the dozen, physi-
clans by the score, manufacturers and
merchants innumerable and clerks in
swarms, with considerable sprinkling
Of what is designated as the sporting fra
ternity, men who pose as deyotees of
scientific smuggling.
The evening programme opened with
athletic sports: Guthrie and Griener on
the horizontal bar, Mike Collins Jig dane
ing, Thomas Guthrie Juggling, John H.
Clark in song with dance and Mccoy with
Indian clubs. The work was well per-
formed and generously applauded.
The sparring exhibition was opened by
o set-to between Joe Hanley andsYoung
Hogan two light weightswho made an inter-
esting match. Hogan came forward early in
the first round as the better sparrer and
NicbiiJ huihraihoh puo poblbiou tVtnS Gnu.
His antagonist took a fall in the second
round, the only one of the evening.
Martin and Toner gave a fairly good
exhibition, and Stanners and Conner, did
three rounds. The agility of foot Stanners
displayed was the amusing feature of the
set-to, but Corners took the points.
A set-to between John II. Clark, Phila-
delphia, and Nixon, an Englishman,
brought together two professionals we'll
matched, and they gave an exhibition Of
the manly science that was quite interest
ing to the spectators. Clarks method
was superior to his antagonists and his
wonderful agility told plainly in the con-
test. His blows were beautifully aimed
and invariably landed and the blow of
his adversary cast harmlessly aside. Ehe
three rounds were the most exciting of
the evenings sport.
Jack Ryan and Mike Lucy wero paired
and gave good exhibition, the wind-up
being especially spirited.
Dominick McCaffrey, the champion
sparrer and j. L. Ferguson, the beneficiary
of the performance, had a set-to of three
rounds, which was little more than an
exhibition Of the champion in pugilistic
attitude. As q matter of course Ferguson
was greatly overmatehed and could not
face the driving blows of McCaffrey, who,
however, got in four or five stinging hits
The best of order was maintained during
the evening and the sport was conducted
to the finish without any unpleasant in
cideut
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
CITY FIN4NOES.
A Reduction of Taxation for the
Coming Yenr-'Fhe Appropriations.


Reduction of Taxation for the
Coming Year-'Fhe Appropriations.
At caucus of the Democratic members
of City Council last evening, the appro-
priation ordinance for 1867 was made
the subject of consideration and was ap-
proved. The figures contained in the or
dinance on its first reading were not
materially altered.
The tax rate for the coming year was
also discussed. Mr.. Mention stated that
the assessment for the current year will
foot up about $3.50, 000,0 900 on which basis
tax rate of $1.35 ON the 300 will be
sufficient to cover the appropriations and
leave liberal margin for errors and CON-
missions in the collection of taxes.
Last years tax rate was 81. 45 and the
reduction amounts to 10 cents on the
800, even after providing for the interest
ON the park loan, in case it is authorized.
In addition the assessment of large
number of small dwellings in various
parts Of the city, which have heretofore
been assessed to the highest notch, has
been reduced, and the owners will feel
the double benefit of reduced valuation
as well as lower tax rate. when they
settle with the tax collecte rs in July.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
CanceIinr Insurance P~sac,es

1t appears that the verdict in thu Pierson
insurance case reached ON Saturday against
the company was victory in disguise for
the Insurance business in this city. II has
come to light within a day or two that
nearly all the largest property owners in
Wilmington were awaiting the verdict and
had it peen in favor of the insurance
company they intended canceling their
policies at once. It is said that certain
large householders here had IN informal
conference, and decided that if the jury
invalidated Mr.. Persons claim to
damages they would have cut off every
policy they held, 1900 in all. As it is
there have been several policies Cancelled
it is stated, and unless there is better
disposition on the part of the insurance
companies to meet their losses there will
be larger number withdrawn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
sMi H-BRIRGHURsT.
! Wedding characterized by Notable
Elegance,

Elegance.
The wedding of John Gait Smith of
New York and Elizabeth Shipley Bring
hurst, eldest daughter of Edward Bring
hurst, Jr., took place at the home of the
BRIDES parents, No. $40 West street, at 8
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the Right
Rev. Alfred Lee performing the cere-
mony. The bridesmaids were Mary T.
Bringhurst, sister of the bride, and Sarah
M. Worrell, Alice Bradford, Jessie Men
dinhall, Elizabeth Brinton, Eleanor W.
Mendinhall, Bessie Sharpless, Ida Cush-
ing, Anna Z. Warner, Lille Bancroft,
Edith Ferris Bringhurst, youngest sister
of the bride, and Florence Smith.
William Chalfant of West Chester was
best man, and the ushers were WILLARD
Salisbury, Jr., w. Lea Ferris, William
M. Worrell, Willard A. Speakman, John
Biggs and Samuel T. Smith, brother of
the groome. The youthful holders of
the ribbons were Bessie Nields, Miriam
W. Webb, Richard Webb and Joseph
Bancroft.
AT the reception, from to o'clock,
were about 500 guests, the publication of
whose names would be almost reprint of
the blue-book of Wilmington. From New
York were MIR. G.. Churchill, Mr.. Will
liam B. Conrad, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles @.
Cooper, Miss Heath, Mrs. William Knapp,
Miss Knapp and Mr.. and Mrs. J. P.
Hardenburgh, Jr. Among those from
Philadelphia were Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley
Smith, Mr.. John Terheun, Mrs. O. H.
Terheun and Miss Terheun.
On Saturday the bride and groom sail
from New York for Europe, when they
will be accompanied by a party, includ-
ing several Wilmingtonians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

HOW ~ heat 80.

CAMBRIDGE, May 31.-A special election
was held in the Fork district of this
county last March to determine whether
cattle should be allowed to run at large.
By the act of the legislature under which
the election was held, it was specifically
stated that the words "for stock law" or
against q stock law" should be either
printed or written upon the ballots. At
the election II votes were cast ''for o
stock law" and 80 ''for allowing cattle to
run ct large" The question arose whether
the latter ballots, not having the words
prescribed by law upon them, were
legal, and the matter was brought before
the circuit court. II was argued by
Daniel M. Henry, Jr., and Colonel
Clement Sulivane. Judge Goldsborough
held the case sub curia but, after inves-
tigation since the adjournment of court,
has made up his mind, though the formal
decision has not yet been rendered, that
the 80 votes are invalid, and that the mi.
nority vote carries the election. Accord
ing to his views, it is always essential that
the words of the law should be on the
tickets, though it would not affect theii
legality if surplus or explanatory words
were there also.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

BIAcK-BARNARD.-At rhlladelPhis, May
George W. Black OF Phila,elphia, formerly
81 this city anu Sallis II. barnard az Krnnett
Square, PA.
DICK -'IEANER.- ihiI ely, Nav 9th, by
the Rev. Adam Stengle, John ". Dick ~ thii
city and Mary c. HeanRr " Rochester, Pa
ELIIS0N-DO RSEY.-Atthe home OF tis bride,
on The LIST Inst by the Rev. N. RelRwin,
Wilmer j. Ellison and Emily. daughter OF
Gorge W. Dorsey.
GETTY-AIREN.-A Chrlstiana, May With, bv
the Rev. Joseph Dare, James Getty and
Anna Lizzie Aiken, both 1T near Newark
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
JUDGE GRUBB.
Oath of Office Taken Before the
Chief Justice Saturday Morning.


For the position to be vacated by Judge
Grubb's resignation there are two candi-
dates in the field with considerable fol-
lowing John X. Bradford, ESD, q men,
Der of the bar of this county, and Robert
@. Justis of Christiana hundred, an ex-
member of the Legislature, who, it will
be remembered, was o candidate for the
office at the time of Mr.. Grubb's appoint
ment. Mr.. Bradford is son of James
Bradford, AN ex-member of the State Legis-
lature, and he is young man of fine
scholastic attainments and we'll read in
the law. II is not probable that the APP
pointment will be long delayed, as the
resignation of Judge Grub leaves the
office without head or any one to dis
patch the business presented for trans
action.
Judge Grub formally took tho oath OF
office Saturday morning and at once was
indicted to his seat in the orphans court.
Chief Justice Comegys administered the
oath In the presence Of Deputy Sheriff
Griffin, ex-Sheriff Pyle, ex-senator Cooch,
Charles G. Ash and other friends. The chief
Justice congratulated the new judge upon
his appointment previous to his administer
ing the oath.
Judge Grubb forwarded his resignation
MS register OF wills to Governor Stockley,
Friday, but is still nominally custodian
e& the office, with Deputy Register Clerk of
GAphans' Court and Register In Chaneery
Housemln in charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

bishop Lee Confirms a Glass of
TxVeIVe-DEed from His Inturies.

bishop Lee Confirms a Glass of
TweIve-Died from HIS Injuries.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
NORTH EAST, Nd, May 27.-Bishop Lee
of Delaware preached an able sermon at
st. Mary's P. E. church, this place, and
confirmed class of IL last night.
A tennis club has been organized here
with the following officers President,
James O. Davis secretary, Mrs. DIR. t.
A. Worrall treasurer, Richard Reese.
Wingate Post will hold memorial FER
vices in their hall, on Sunday the 90th,
inst, Decoration Day.
Mr.. j. 8. Ferguson, who fell from a
barn, near Port Deposit, last Friday died
at his late residence at this place yester.
day afternoon. Mr.. Furguson had many
friends who regret his intimely death
His funeral will take place on Saturday
at l p. m. Interment ut the M. e. cemetery
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

FATAL ACCIDENT.
n Railroad Empioye Almost Cut I'm
Tive by the Cars

WV VI ahC SkhAhe
Edward j. O'Neill, conductor of a
shifting gang on the p, w. & B. railroad
met with horrible and fatal accident at
the west yard, about 4.20 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. He went between two freight
cars of long train, in orderto disconnect
them, and after removing the coupling
pin gave the signal for the engineer to go
ahead. The train moved, but while get
ting from between the cars his foot caught
and he was pulled down to the track. The
forward wheel of a freight car passed over
him, crushing him horribly and almost
cutting him in two, and he was also
dragged about GO feet before his terrible
situation was discovered by Assistant
Yardmaster Sidwell and the train stopped.
Yardmaster Carter ran up and drew him
from under the car but he was 30 fright
fully injured that he died in few
minutes.
The body was brought to the station
and then sent to Undertaken Palmer, who
afterwards took it to the late residence of
the deceased, No. SIS Walnut street.
Deceased was about IS years of age and
was highly esteemed by many friends and
acquaintances. He leaves wife and baby,
the latter only two weeks old.
He was member of Division No. 4,
A. o. H., which organization will attend
his funeral, and also of the p. W. Il b.
Relief Association.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

ALMOND On the g6th inst Moses Allmond,
aged - ytars
BRACEEN.-ht Brackenville, NH Creek hun
dred, May 31st, Betha. widow OF the lats
William Bracken, aged "a years.
CRAIG.-on Sunday, May 30th, George Craig,
In the saith year OF his age.
CAM FRON.-At Marietta. Pa, May 29th, L. cy
Richards m, wife OF e. q. Cameron, and
daughter of the lnte Samuel Richardson.
CLARK.-Cn Friday, May 2Sth, Mary Frances,
wife of William ID. CLARK.
CRUMLISH.-Tn this city, May 2Sth, Bridget D.,
wife Of John ". Crumlish, aged IS years.
DAvIs.-In this city, May sist, CORTLAND Leroy,
son of the late William =. and Mary A. Davis,
aged "a years and 2 months.
DANDY On the s5th inst, Byron Dandy.
GALLAGHER.-In this city, May 3Oth, John
Gallagher, aged S. years.
GARRETT Died on the 18th inst, Of his resi-
dence. in Wilmington, Delaware, Eli Garrett,
In the 56th year Of his age.
o'NEILL.-Suddenly, on the list inst, Edward ].
O'Neill, In the 2Sth year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family and
Division No. a. A. o. H, are respectfully invited
| TO attend the funeral, from his late reeidencc
| No. SIS Walnut street, Friday morning, o.
| o'clock. High mass at ST. Marye Church. In
| torment at Cathedral cemetery.
| PENINGToN.-In this city, May eeth, at 1913
1 a M, Mary Robson, daughter Of George W.
and Anna I. X. Pennington, In the iath year Of
her age
SOLOMON On May 9Th, Mary A., widow Of
John Solomon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

Brown Tom, Reuben. Angelica aud
Unknown tho winners.

/ DMAuONrM tmC Nbhmhbrhe
The Hazel Dell spring trotting meeting
which has been postponed two or three
times on account of rain, was held Tues
| day afternoon. The track was in a fairly
good condition and the delightful weather
drew large assemblage to Mr.. Lobdeli's
track. The grand stand was filed and a
large number of carriages hitched along
the quarter stretch were also occupied,
there being many ladies among the spec.
| tators.
John Ross of Philadelphia, James A.
| Wilson, Newark and Joshua A. Conner
this city, were selected to act as Judges,
and the first heat of the opening race was
called at 2. p. IN. Following Is a sum
mary: $3.50 class-best 2 in 8.
II. d. Forbes, b 6 Brown Tom. .........1 !
| George Drake, blk m Sadie d. .........3 8
W. s. Simmons, b g Mlke............. 2
Time, 257, 302a.
The race was unexciting owing to the
tedious difficulty in getting OFF together,
which necessitated much scoring. Brown
Tom lead from the start 10 the finish in
both heats.
There were four starters in the second
race, but Flowers Bob broke badly in the
first attempts to get off and he was with
drawn.
Summary Of the race; minutes, in 8:
I. B. Merritt, m Emma. .....2 2
w. A. Devices, b g Reuben. -. .....1 /
W. W. Lobdell, blk 9 Prince.
Time, 2.55, ASH.
Reuben won both heats with compare
tive ease and logged under the wire at
the finish a considerable distance ahead
of the others.
There was pacing race with two
starters, H. b. Forbes m Kate NJ, and
w. A. Devices b Stub. The latter horse
took the first heat in 1912 and Kate NJ,
cutting herself, was drawn, the race being
set aside.
The fourth event brought out three
starters from the seven entries, and the
following is q summary of the race ESQ
class, best 2 in 8:
John Hagan, g Frank. Q
]. II. Flower, blk m Angelica. /
7. B. Merritt. m Daisey.. 8
Time, 2.54, 2.53.
Angelica won the race with comparative
ease, Frank and Daisey making pretty con-
test for second place. The bays trotted
side by side for nearly the full mile and
first one and then the other would take
an advantage, making an interesting con-
test
The best event of the afternoon was the
closing race which brought out four
starters. A summary: Free for all, in 8.
w. Gallagher, g Ben... 2 q
W. W. Lobdell, blk g Frank. ........2 8 8
]. II. Flower, m Unknown.
@. L. Mitchell, s g Perfection. 80. 4 4 dr.
Time 2.45, AL, 2.45.
The first heat brought the horses up
the home stretch well in bunch with
Frank and Lille neck and neck, and I'm
known, who lost the race by bad break,
close at the wheel. The second and third
heats were very exciting. In the first
Unknown lead the first half, when Lille
caught her and passed, maintaining the
lead almost to wire, where the gray made
squirt and scored nose in advance of
the roam. The third race was we'll con-
tested, but was Unkpown's from the out
set, who never lost her lead. The after
moons sport was enjoyable, the only
drawback, slight one, was the hardness
in starting, and the long waits between
lAE.aaA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
ASHLAND.
How the Crops Look Local POlIti-
cal Notes.

How the Crops Lock- Local POlIti-
cal Notes.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
ASHLAND, May 27.-Wheat has re-
markably heavy growth, but the recent
heavy rains have injured it, beating it
down in many places. Corn is in sad
plight; the rains have so thoroughly
soaked the ground as to rot the better
part of it, which will necessitate great
deal of re-planting.
The roads are in fairly good condi-
ton, but considerably washed. A road
machine is at work mending at numerous
points in the valley.
II seems that Allen, Mckee and Cham
bers are the leading candidates in Chris
tiana hundred for sheriff.
As for coroner the sentiment stands
here for but one, George A. Willis, who,
II nominated, will make an efficient and
popular officer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

The steamboat, River Queen, arrived at
the yard of the Pussy Il Jones Company
yesterday, for complete overhauling.
The vessel now runs from New Bedford to
Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. During
the war, she did service as the dispatch
boat of President Lincoln and was used
by him on several important trips. He
went on the River Queen during the war
down the James river ''to the front" and
after made the journey from Washington
to Fort Monroe, where he met the peace
commission. The boat is still in fair repair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
Pelted with Eggs ana Duckea.

Howard Cornell, young married man
employed as laborer at LEAFS mills, was
given complete and odoriferous surprise
by his fellow workmen ON Saturday even.
ing. On Saturday morning report
reached the ears of the mill employees that
young, weak-minded girl had made
serious charges against Cornell and the
men took occasion to express their en-
phatic disapproval of his conduct by bonn
harding him with rotten eggs. Conse-
quently, after the hands had finished their
days work, they came up with Cornell
near the mill, and the fusilade of decayed
hen fruit was opened. The man was
pretty well peppered with the smelling
spheres, and turned in defence against
the crowd. He showed fight, but was
overpowered, and either fell or was thrown
into the race. After regaining land, how.
ever, he attacked the larger of his assail.
ants and completely knocked him out
The affair created great sensation and
drew together large and excited crowd,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

Edward Hamilton Thomas, who was ar
rested in Philadelphia for working the
''gyp" game and for assaulting news
paper reporter, is we'll known down the
State. He is about 30 years old and was
born and spent most of his life near
Odessa. About 10 years ago he was quite
wealthy, but has since squandered his
fortune. He is said to be q handsome
man, with reckless disposition. Thomas
Landing, in Appointments hundred, il
named after the family to which hi
belongs,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

About week ago the house of A. B.
Cummings at Ilinwood, Pa, was burglar
iously entered and robbed of number of
articles. Special Officer William T. Jones
of this city, was furnished list of the
articles stolen, together with description
of man supposed to he the thief. Satur-
day evening he arrested negro named
Philip Pinion, who not only answered the
description, but had in his possession nm
umbrella and pair of gloves that had
been stolen from the Cummings house.
He WAS locked up in the police station to
await the demand of the Delaware county
authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

dissipated and harmony was soon restored
In the party ranks.
The new county executive committee
will meet for organization on Saturday
next, In this city. The committee will
select the judges TO hold the nomination
election for sheriff and coroner on Satur-
day, June 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

Exactly expresses the condition Of thousands o
people at this season. The Oppressive effect
OF warm weather, and the weak condition OF the
rniiRbie tonic and blood ruriuer like Hoods
SRrsapaillla Why suffer longer when q
rpmeiy Is 90 close at hApd7 Take Hoods
IN saparilia now. 1t will give you untold
wealth IN health, strength and energy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

The annual commencement exercises of
Lincoln University were held In the Uni
yersity Building, near Oxford, Pa, Tues
day, and large class of students. were
graduated. Among the number receiving
diplomas was Richard Conwell of this
State. .. G. Hubert, also Delawarean,
was graduated In an English literary
course,