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

Ing argument for the defence and BENJAMIN
Nields, Esq, for the plaintiff. The chief
justice charged tho jury which retired to
deliberate upon verdict at 11.45.
At Saturdays session of the superior
court the jury in the case of William II.
Pierson vs.. the Etna Insurance Company
retired at 40 O'Clock. At 3.55 O'Clock,
p. M, they came in with verdict for the
plaintiff for the full amount of his policy,
IL l,5OO, with interest from January 18th,
1885, amounting in all to 81 $3.50 SO. At
the request of defendants counsel the Jury
was pOlled, and each member assented to
the verdict. The result was not unex-
pected to the plaintiff, who was warmly
congratulated by his friends.
This case is one of the most interesting
and important of any tried in the courts
OF Delaware for years. The plaintiff,
William II. Fierson, is dealer in sash,
blinds. doors and mill-work at No. 1927
W. Front street, and in 1882 effected an
insurance Of $4,000 on his stock as fol-
lows; In the Etna, $1,500; Hartford,
81 500; Phoenix, $4,000; Springfield,
$4,000. He also placed an insurance Of
vi, 1000 on his building in the Liverpool,
London and Globe Company.
On September 3d. 1882, his building
and stock were destroyed by fire, but the
insurance companies refused to pay the
policies, assigning fraudulent valuation
and a suspicion of incendiarism ON the
plaintiffs part as their reason. The first
suit, that against the Etna, was tried at
the term of court just closed, before a
special jury, and lasted six days. The
defendants showed alterations in the
plaintiffs books, whereby the valuation
of his stock was raised from $5, 900 to
$l5,O The actual valuation of the
stock on hand just before the fire was also
a subject of testimony, the plaintiffs wit
nesses placing it at from 80, 900 to S12, 900
and the defendants witnesses at from
$5, 900 to $4,000. The allegations of in
cendiarism were not sustained in the
slightest degree.
The second trial, that against the Hart
ford, is set for September Goth, and will
also be heard before special Jury, if it
is tried. But while the first suit was not
made as test case, it is altogether likely
the defendants in the remaining cases
will compromise instead of pushing them
to an issue before juries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
kicked by a yiclou. runrsn.

Harry Beeson OF the firm OF Pierce q
Beeson, brick manufacturers, was painfully
injured Friday by being kicked by a
horse. He had entered the stable where
the animal was standing and Just rs he had
gotten behind 1t the horse made furious
kick. One hoof came In contact with Mr..
Beesons chin, another struck him above
the eye, both cutting the flesh badly. The
wounded man was rendered unconscious
for u few minutes, but soon recovered. His
wounds have temporarily incapacitated
him from duty, but they are not serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
A severe NIIchlrnn storm.

LApEEB, MIoH., May 2S.-At about
midnight whirlwind of terrible severity
accompanied by thunder, lightning, rain
and hail, visited this vicinity unroohng
barns, twisting off signs and awnings,
breaking glass and blowing down huge
trees. The inhabitants were much
alarmed, many taking their children with
them and repairing to the cellars for
safety. Much damage was done to pro-
perty, but there has been no loss Of life
yet reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
Largo June FaI, Pr,a,c,,,,.

Peach growers of the Peninsula are
fearful of an unusually heavy June fall,
and the earlier prospects of fair crop
are being dispelled. The severity of the
winter has affected the trees, considerably
lessening their vigor. This is apparent
by the number of unhealthy and dwarfed
peaches on the trees, which will shed next
month, when the trees drop all the i'm
perfect fruit,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

The storm of Thursday night was per-
haps the most furious that has visited this
section during the season. The lightning
was very vivid and the rain fell in dense
sheets. There was considerable hail and
there is some fear that it may have in
jured the fruit especially the peaches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

Josephine 10 year old daughter of Mrs
Howard o. Moore was accidentally shot In
the cheek Friday afternoon with pistol
ball. The weapon was in the hands Of her hall
brother, two years the senior OF the girl, and
whilotoying with 1t u load wasdlscharged
The bullet took effect in the girls lower jaw
and plowed its way upward and inwardly.
DIR. smith Cooper was called and dressed
the wound which he pronounced serious,
though not necessarily fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
oOLORsD MErHonIsrs.
Middle Diatrlct COnfc enco = Della.
ware Appointments.

ware Appointments.
The annual conference OF the African
Union Methodist Protestant Church for
the middle district, which includes Penn
sylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and west
ern New York, which has been in session
Mt ST. Johns church, on Seventeenth
street Philadelphia, finished its business
Thursday night and adjourned, to meet
next year Mt Norristown. The Rev. B. Scott
was reelected president Of the conference.
Several new members were received and
some disorderly ones expelled. The ap-
pointments were made, those from Della
ware being as follows;
Wilmington, E. Il. Chippey; East Will
mington, q. II. Walker South Whining
ton, Daniel Russell Newark, J. j. Brad
ley Newport,G. W. @. Laws; Hockessin,
W. j. Dorsey; missionary for Delaware,
George Brown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

In discussing the oleomargarine bill In
the House Of Representatives Friday,
Congressman Lore said that no law had
ever been demanded with such unanimity
as had been shown In this case. Oeomar-
garlne was fraud, and, so far as 1t could
he done, should be taxed out Of existence.
More thun a million of the people engaged
In agriculture were interested In the pas
sage of the bill
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
burglary on lhe Highland.,

Eighteenth street, near the Highlands, was
entered by burglars Saturday morning, at
2 O'Clock, who effected an entrance through
bay window. Mr.. Harriet heard foot
steps In the lower part of the house and
going downstairs to investigate the noises,
arrived there in time to hear window
drop but did not see the burglars. They
carried away much valuable silverware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
state mcdicaI soc,etv ,,ee,,os.

The ninety-seventh annual session of
the State Medical Society will be held in
the City Council chamber, this city, on
Tuesday, June Sth. DIR. Read j. Mckay
of this city is president of the society ;
DR.. George w. Marshall, Milford, vice
president; DIR. John W. Sharp, Camden,
treasurer; DR.. Caleb II. Layton, George
town, secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

announcement of Judge whiteley's death
before tho Kent county bar he had expressed
his feelings ut length, and could say nothing
further now. He ordered the resolutions 10
be sE read upon the records OF the court.
Judges Wootten and Houston spoke In n
similar vein.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

The building OF a new chapel at Edge
Moor WIS very materially aided by the late
Eli Garrett, and at Il meeting of the congre-
CATION on Thursday evening preaching was
dispensed with, and several OF the employees
at tho iron works made addresses, express
ing the loss they had sustained In the death
OF their lamDnted emDloyer
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
Dcnth Of nIrs. rInrv soIouon,

Mrs. Mary A. Solomon, sister of John
Merrick and mother of John M. solomon,
trustee of the poor for New Castle county,
died of paralysis Thursday. She was
buried ir the Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery on Sunday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

The African M. e. Conference which
just closed its session In Harrisburg, Pa,
appointed ]. o. Brown 10 the pastorship
oil the A. M. Il. Church, this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
JUNE NOTES.

But the last special pride Of the Young
lady dude,is shirt front Of plain, ,coIore,l
striped linen with upright white linen
collar aud small masculine white lawn
tie and colored cuffs The 'dnle tie" is
larger, and folded over with scarf pin
thrust in. Some fronts are white, but
these striped colored ones are killing"
The costume is tailor-made and of wool.
Watered silk is 'in" once more and
will be very noticeable Mt summer resorts.
ltcombines effectively with iiu4 cashmsre
and stylish costume worn recently, was
of very dark blue cashmere combined
with plaid foulard and moire sasl. These
cashmere and foulard costumes are quite
u feature.
Another revival is the Spanish lace scarf
tied about the neck, and this is the more
singular, as Spanish lRces except guipure
is not very stylish. RosALIND MAY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
PETIT JURORS.

New Castle county Wilmington, jaime,
Megary, George Il. Barnhill, 0 Elton
Buck, Casper Kendall, William Is Cole,
Owen ]. Hession, James J. Wyatt; Bran.
dywine, john Husbands; Christinna,
John Il. Lyman; New Castle, William B.
Herbert; Red Lion, james Alexander ;
White Clay Creek, George w. Williams.
Kent county ty-EGst Dover, Eldad l..
Clark, George A. Millington, Daniel l..
Rockwell West Dover, Eugene Rash /;
Kenton, George W. Knott Little Creek,
Abraham Moore, Emanuel j. Stout |;
North Murderkill, Ezekiel Cowgirl; South
Murderkill, Caleb Luff, Joseph Green +;
Milford, George Davis, Oscar Brown;
Mispillion, Reuben Ross, j. b. II. Powell.
Sussex county-Cedar Creek, Abel s.
Small, Elias Reed; North West Fork,
Henry p. Cannon; Georgetown. Walter
w. Pepper, George Harris; Dagsboro,
Hiram Short, Thomas b. Riggin Gum
boro, George W. Jones; Lewes and Reho-
both, William Carter, Harbeson Hickman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
WEDDINGS.

Satin, gros grain, faille and some inter
mixture of China Grape have been the
chosen materials, made up, OF course, in
different styles, in order to bring about
individual adaptation, but with all the
prolonged train that seems Indispensable.
OF all trimmings, lace-point or duchesse
takes precedence, but the enormous
popularity of beads has affected bridal
toilettes which have glittered with the in
evitable sparkle and the latest idea of out
lining edges of skirt drapery, corsages
and sleeves with row of large beads, has
induced such finish as a heading to fine
lace. The long draped styles of the pre-
sent are much more suitable to the dig
nifty of bridal dress than the cut up
ideas of q few years ago, and flowing
over these heightened folds, the tulle veil
falls with that poetry which in appearance
must invest what may really be mercsn-
tile transaction. II is attached by white
flowers of small or medium size-often
the orange blossom but not necessarily.
bridesmaids are usually in demi-trained
colored dresses and so selected as TO group
prettily. A large part of Lent is always
taken up in the getting ready of bridal
trousseaux. Love paints in roseate hues
and many go forward fearlessly where
Cupid leads, who shrink from the leader
ship of tried and faithful warriors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
THE INSURANCE DEFENCE
HhULING GOODS AWAY BEFORE
fitt THE FIRE.

Tcasinony with the Hdea OF Proving
ihnt the Fire Broke Ont in Pier
SONS and Not In the House Next
ssoor-A Verdict Rendered for the
fsnintiff for the Full Amount.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
MILLINERY

ornaments are quite as striking, though
in different way, as buttons, notably
the pins and daggers of whangee root,
used for parasol handles. Twisted fan
tastically, they are mounted in metal and
with scorched and mottled spots, have a
unique appearance. Both bamboo and
walnut also simulate weapons of war and
are mounted in like manner, the latter
having at times carved handles. Oxi-
died metal is very popular in millinery,
even rs headings, but once having
touched upon beads, the vision of the
fashion writer-who, after all, is human
-wanders confusedly among jet, smoked
pearl, amber and glass, the last shown
in all eolors and often so placed
ms to flash iridesoence. The universally
of the high trimming placed in front of
the capotes, is certainly monotonous, and
there are indications Of trimming placed
lower and farther around. But against
the high crowns of young ladies' hats,
gay and huge top knots more suitably re-
pose. There the flowers are very abundant
and often very bright, but ribbon loops
are frequently mixed or form the sole
trimming, but at all events the young are
not happy without something striking.
An exception is the would-be dude who
ignores flowers and contents herself with
few high loops and wing or two.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
ROSALIND MAYS TALK ABOUT
THE Fashions.


Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
New YoRK, May 26.-Young ladies,
however learned, are supposed TO lie
white-souled and therefore presume il
white accepted us the regulation COM
Inencement dress. They are thought to
be Slmple-minded aud simple, therefore
are OF should be their costumes Some
of the prettiest now being made up are of
null or nainsook tucked perpendicularly
throughout, and ribbon may be run in
according to fancy, more or less In uni
form color or contrasting. While bright
additions obtain sometimes, almost always
the choice is made of delicate shade or
white. Ribbon bows finish, but on these
graduating dresses there should never DO
pTofusion of any kind. A combination
Of tucks and embroidery comes not
amiss Embroidery is leading feature
in the inevitable hOunoes with patterns
in gradations. Again, il is woven in
stripes, or insertions are let in with SINH
lar effect. Hemstitched lawns with the
work running in checks or stripes is
pretty, and in mole questionable taste.
are lace dresses over white or pale eolored
silk or in combination Herewith. Necks
are usually high, sleeves 10 thh elbow
aud gloves long, occasionally white hut
oitner tln nr gray. Or silk mhis may
match ribbons. Black slippers or N. W.
port ties gn with black hosiery. WLtle
on the subject Of girls, let me pnt ia a
word as to the growing use of misses
corsets having coiled wire elastic Hectiuns
at the sides. Too much cannot be usserted
in praise of them as they give support
without compression and that they are in
such demand is proof of real progress.
Every mother who looks TO the health of
her daughters, should try them. Since
Easter, we have had succession Of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
UNITED sTArEs jurors.
Grand and Petit Panel Drawn so
JuRe COutrf.


june Court.
The United States Jury Commissioners
yesterday week drew the following jurors
to serve at the June term Of the United
States Court.
GRAND JURORS
New Castle county-W ilmington, vii.
liam F. Robinson, Alfred S. Elliott, G. B.
Rhoads, John Pyle, John NJ. Duun /;
Brandywine, Henry NJ. Barlow; Christi
ana, Calvin w. Crossin; New Castle,
John Nicholson; Blackbird, Henry Wood
keeper.
Kent county-East Dover, Thomas H.
Denny; West Dover, Peter NJ Lyndall /;
Kenton, John A. Clark; South Murder
kill, John G. Conner; Little Greek, Dcyid
Pleasanton.
Sussex county-North West Fork, John
q. Suddler, James w. Ward; Georgetown,
Hiram r. Downing; Dagsboro. Daniel
Burton Broad Greek, William Z. Moore;
Lewes and Rehoboth, Frank Salisbury,
Robert Wiltbank, Purnell b. Norman, Jr.;
Little Greek, Thomas Hearn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03
QUITE A STUDY

are the little beaded wraps. Made en-
tirely of beaded net and with seamless
back, the breadth extends the entire
width on either side and shows straight
piece let in the front. Extra fulness Ia
taken off on the shoulders, and beaded
fringe finishes the lower edge. The pop
ularity of jet and oolored beads is like
wise bringing plain material to the front.
Manifestly the effect of an independent
ornament is better on q plain surface
than figured one, and there is great
style in q little wrap of plain fabric
silk, satin or velvet-set about with
beaded figures. Sleeves of beaded net
are combined with plain back, but the
more inconveniently loaded down with
beads the dearer is any garment
to woman's long suffering heart.
The large beaded ornament placed in the
centre of the back, hinders her from ever
leaning anywhere for support, but she sits
bolt upright and is pleased to do it. A
wide gulf stretches between these little
wee wee fancy wraps and the all envelop-
ing Newmarket or Raglan, but fashion
clears it at q bound and allows nothing
intermediate. The latter st yles are won
derfully comfortable and practical, per-
mitting the wearing of an old skirt and
thus admirably adapted for travelling. OF
course there are jackets without number
without end-I was about to say, but
they have ends though of the shortest and
are relegated to the youthful,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-03

At the reassembllnR Of court at o'clock
In the evening, Mr.. Nlelds concluded his
opening argument for the plaintiff, speaking
for one hour. Mr.. Bradford. for the defence,
addressed the court and jury until $50,
and Mr.. Bird, on the same side, followed
until 1915, when court adjourned until 9.15
O'Clock Saturday mo- ming
In the superior court Saturday morning
the insurance case o W. H. Pierson waslcon-
tinued. Levi O. Bird, Esq, made the clos
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
married.

UITCHNER -SNELLBAkER.- AZ the NJ
f. Parsonage at Elmer, on "Wednesday, Jan
10th 1886, by Rev James Rogers, MI ElWoo.i
Hitchner, of Friesburg, and Miss Lizzie u
Snellbaker, of Daretown.
FLANEGAN -BEVIS.-On Feb. , 1856, az
the residence ofthe bride parents near Pehns
grove by Rev. W. Margerum, Gerry flanegai
and Addie ;. Bevis, all of PennsgroNe, y. >.
HAM AN-McALLISTER.-At Friesburg
Jan 18th, by Rev. \. W. LentZ, Mr.. William
c Hannah, of Cedar Grove Mill, \. } ana MIS-
Joanna McAllister of Cohansey, Cumberland
County, n. j.
HUFF-NICIIOLs.-AtC larksboro, on Jan
osth. by Rev. j. y Burk, Mr.. Edward w. Hun
and Miss Mary T.. Nichols, all OF ClarksDofo.
ELLo-MULLEN.-At st. Joseph
Church Swedesboro, by Rev. y. Cassese, Jun
2ith w ilIiam Costello and Miss Mary Muiieh
DURELL-EBERHAR Friday FEB
rual.y ;, AT the parsonage, Bio Mickle street
Camden, by Rev. George Ii. Wight, Mr.. ran
L. Durell and Miss Annie +. Eberhafdt, ooth
Quinton, y. j.
GRISCOM-FOX.-In Philadelphia, on the
10th of LIST Month, 1886, by Friends ceremony
in the presence of William b. smith, Mayor
OF Philadelphia, William I. Griscom ana
Eleanor Il. Fox, both of Salem, \. }.
COLLINS-SICKLER.-O the 18th ult., by
Rev :. NJ Hudson, at the residence OF Mrs
Patience Collins. near Cross Keys, hel
daughter, Mary H., to Elmer Sickler OF SEEKER
town.
BURKH ART-POULTON.-At Camden, on
the Slst ult by Rev. George Il. Wight. Anthony
Burkhart of Clayton, and Miss Elizabeth
Poulton of Philadelphia.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
Salem Siftlil.s.

The congregation of the Memorial Bap-
fist Church will vote on a pastor next Sun
dav
Night school closed last Friday The
attendance during the three months it was
open was light.
Mrs. Emily j. Mclaughlin, of Boston,
will deliver an address in the Lecture Hall
on the 25th inst.
An adjourned session of Court will be
held i'll the Court House to-day. Several
small cases are to be disposed Of
Caucus meeting of the Republican party
to nominate city and ward tickets, will be
held in the Lecture Hall on March 1st
All the city butchers now keep Chicago
beef so great has been the demand for that
article and the price of the home product
has been reduced in consequence.
Frederick Wilson and VIM. Harmon
who were sentenced to Imprisonment at
the last term of court. were accompanied
to Trenton by Sheriff Kelly last week.
The city officers to be elected at the
Spring election are a city treasurer, school
SUP erintendent, inspector of weights and
measures, and a councilman in each ward
\ special meeting of the Board Of Trade
was held on Monday night. After consid-
siderable discussion resolutions were adopt
cd recommending the city council to allow
the proposed extension of the railroad to
cross the streets necessary for its extension
and also that the same privilege be extend
ed any other or all railroads who desired
them. should it be thought necessary.
Edward Harris, of Quinton township,
while sleighing on West Broadway on Sat
urday was run into by team driven by
DIR. w. II. Cooper, and his horse. fine
four-y ear-old animal. valued at $500, vas
killed by the shaft of the Dr. S sleigh en-
tering his body near the heart. Harris
was endeavoring to drive clear of boy
who had fallen in the road when he was
run into.
Salem is the home of lively old gentle
man who bids fair to be numbered among
the centenarians, Mr. Eli Biddle, who re-
sides with Thomas J. Craven, Esq, being
now in his ninety third year and giving no
sign of soon joining the silent majority. In
his youth Mr.. Biddle took great interest in
athletic sports, and the vigorous exercise
of his younger days is now telling its story
in his old age His intellect is still keen
and his fund of hnmor greater than that
possessed by many younger men. He is a
native Of Delaware. and was the intimate
friend Of the Bayards and others who have
made that state famous.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-02-12
The Temperance Movement In MOOres.
town.

During the past week Major and Mrs.
Scott have been giving lectures at Moores-
town. this State, under the auspices of
Friends, and have addressed crow ded
houses almost every meeting, which shows
the great interest taken in the subject by
our people.
The meetings have been held at the
Town Hall and the Baptist Church, and
one of the most hopeful signs of success
was the feeling of unanmity which pre-
vailed representatives being present from
all the religious bodies in town.
The lectures We're followed up on Sunday
by powerful sermon by the Rector of
Trinity Church who called especial atten-
ton to the fact that all were concerned in
fighting this evil as it had victims in all
classes of society
On Monday Mrs. Scott gave lectures in
the Sunday-school room of the Episcopal
Church to the ladies, and the lecture was
followed by the organization of a Woman $
Christian Temperance Union. Owing to a
misunderstanding we are without fnll
report of the various lectures but trust to
have the matter attended to in the future
--Norrisiorn Chronicle.