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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28
Justice Thwarted by an Initial.

The trial at Winchester, Va, of 7. A.
Ridenour, charged with the murder Of
Andrew Broy, resulted in verdict OF
&c 1uittal The case is a remarkable one
in the history of criminal trials. The
murdered man and the accused were in
innate friends, and the evidence was al
most entirely Of a circumstantlal char
acter. The murder was committed over
two years ago, and the first trial result
ed in n conviction of murder in the first
degree, but the verdict was set aside by
Judge Clark 90 the County Court Of
Frederick on proof that during the trial
several letters, though Of private ma
ture, had been permitted to reach one
or more of the jurymen. A second trial
was had, and this also resulted in ver-
dict of murder in the first degree, and
sentence OF death was passed and the
day Of execution fixed. Counsel for de-
Tense then took the case before Circuit
Judge Turner on large number of ex-
ceptions, which he had reserved during
the trial Judge Turner overruled all
the exceptions, but granted new trial
for the reason that the clerk in making
up the record had inserted an extra in
itial in the name of Andrew Broy, the
murdered man. But for this clerical
error it is probable Ridenour would
have been hanged, though his counsel
would have taken the case before the
Supreme Court of the State. As above
stated the third trial has resulted in the
acquittal of Ridenour. The jury was
composed of well-known citizens of Lou
doun County, and the verdict was rem
dered within an hour after the case had
been given into their hands. Baltimore
SUn
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28

THE Australian desert which was once
supposed to cover the larger part of the
interior of that continent is going to the
way of all other deserts that have failed
to stand the test of exploration. just
as the early explorers of the African
coasts filled all the regions that had not
been visited with uninhabtable wastes,
so q great part of inner Australia has
been represented as utterly valueless to
man. The faith in this illimitable desert
was somewhat shaken in 1872, when
Giles found Amadeus Lake 200 miles
long at its geographical centre; and the
few explorers who have since visited in
ner Australia have whitfield off great
sections of the desert and put forests
and streams where only sand was sup
posed to be. Sir Samuel Davenport, in
an address ut Adelaide a short time ago,
said that the recent travels of Messrs.
Lindsay and Tietksns had proven that
inner Australia was by no meane Sa-
haran waste, and, though now uninhab-
tied, it was capab OF supporting large
population.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28

ABRAHAM BoGARDUs, the Oldest pho
tographer in New York. at celebration
a few days ago of the birth of photo
graphy, said that in his time he had
taken 100000 dagueIreotypes. Some
times on dark day he made his sisters
look at the camera for four minutes
without winking Daguerreotypes we're
made rs late as 1878 ut Columbia Col
lege, and they are believed TO be the
latest ever made in this country.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28

Mas. NELLIE GRANT SARroRIs is now
in this country visiting her mother in
New York. Her two children accompa-
nv her. Mrs. Sartoris has not come to
stay, but it is likely that she will make
long visit as she has not seen her
mother and brothers for some time.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28

IT is said that lightning rods, once SO
popular in this country, have nearly
gone out OF use. Proof OF this rs
furnished by the fact that there are now
but three factories now engaged IN their
manufacture, against some ninety-lhree
a few years ago. There are not many
other things except the roller skate and
blue glass which can boast of greater
falling of. 1t would appear that the
lightning rod is passing away with that
younger institution, the toboggan slide.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28

THE Allegheny River at Pittsburgh,
does not always have sufficient water for
navigation purposes. To remedy this it
is proposed to cut a canal to Niagara,
and bring supply from the lakes, which
can be done at cost of Sl2, 900, 900.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28

In 1888 the South made l, 1872, S5s tons
of pig iron, against 929, 436 tons IN 1887,
an increase Of 100000 tons, or nearly
- per cent. This is very striking gain
for one year, and especially when It is
remembered that so many OF the new
furnaces in that section have not yet
gone into blast, but it is especially
striking when compared with the pro-
duction in the rest of the country
G. 257. no tons. While the South made
a gain of over 203,000 tons, or % per
cent, the balance of the country pro-
duced III, 600 tons less in 1855 than in
1887.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28

The annual review Of the American
whale fishery shows that there are now
los whaling vessels owned IN this
country, OF which twenty are laid up ut
home. Prices for the produ;ts, except
whalebone, have been low, and the right
whaling in the Arctic Ocean, where
most whalebone is taken, is becoming
more and moro popular, so that now
about half the total tonnage of whaling
vessels is employed in that branch OF the
service. In the Arctic last summer there
were forty-seven whalers, slight in
crease from the year before. but their
average catch was only about halt that
of 1887. OF the American whalers now
in service, sixty three are owned in New
Bedford, twenty-three in San Francisco,
eight in Proyincetown, four in Edgar
town, three in Boston, three in New Lon
don, and two in Stoningtou.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

THE first woman alderman ever elect
ed in the history of all mankind has
Just been chosen to a seat in the London
council. Now the problem is should she
be called an alderwoman
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-02-28
SOMEWHAT STRANGE.
ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS OF
EVERYDAY LIFE.
Newsy Stories. Novel Factsand Queer
Happenings Here and There.

AMES GEESEY,
of Bonnaneau'
vile, Pa, was re-
turning Ii ON 9
from Gettysburg
one day recently.
he met q numb +
of boys on the
road, who told
him that they had
set a trap near
there to catch a
large C h i c k e n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09
THIEVEs AT THE CIRCUS.


Arrested by the Police on the Res
quest of Rarnum's Detective.
The cases for trial at the city court on
Saturday were almost all in relation to
disorderliness at the circus grounds
George W. Taylor was fined 81 and costs
for annoying Barnum's employees. Peter
Smith was fined 81 and costs for drunk
enness. John Price, a venerable drunk
ard was pulled from under the elephants
feet by City Solicitor Turner. This
happened during the parade. The prts-
oner was reoommitted. William Miller,
drunk, was fined SIS and ooats. Patrick
Warren became very exhausted on the
circus grounds and had to Get drunk.
He was fined S5 and costs. Gsorge uoff-
man was fined S5 and costs for drunken
ness in the circus tents. Lizzie Harris,
colorsd, WAS fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness. Thomas Rogers came from
Elkton to see Barnum's show, and got
drunk OF the q. q o. railroad station. He
was allowed to 90 home.
Charles Mcguire, young man neatly
dressed, was charged on information Of
Barnum's tent detective, with being n
general thief. Chief Swiggett had the
man arrested and locked up. Mcguire
breakfasted Saturday morning on fragrant
Clayton House coffee and Italian bananas.
His racket in the tents was to offer an
alleged gold ring for 50 or SO which bore
an inscription 80. to NJ" which cost
him, as he said, $l8. He wished to part
with It as he was hard up. Mcguire was
fined Is and costs.
william Priest came in from Red Lion
Chester county, Pa and became slightly
intoxicated. He was let of on payment
of costs. John Rooney came from Elkton
to see the show and got quite drunk. He
was let OF on payment OF costs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09
Z. the wIImIsoroY r.a1R.
The Entrles 10 the Big Nomination
SInAo Races.

The entries to the nomination stake
races at the Wilmington fair ON September
I'd, Sd, ish, 9Th, 9Th and 7th next, closed
on Wednesday. The venture OF the as
sociation in making this innovation has
proved quite successful and the interest
manitested In these races promises to sur
pass the usual trotting events. The stake
races will all be trotted on separate days,
in addition to the regular races. The
entries fer the stake races are as follows
Foals Of 1885, or younger, trotters, $50
entrance, $lO0 added by association I:
Pleasant Valley Stock Farm, Woodstown,
N. j.; Maple Valley Stock Farm, Kirk
wood, Del; Thomas O. Wilcox, Ivy Mills;
L. ]. Martin, Wilmington; John W.
Reeve, Wilmington; Hon. @. M. Reed, Erie,
Pa; W. p. Bachelor, Raleigh, N. o.; j.
L. Ford, Wilmington.
Diamond City stakes, 2. .33 class. trotters
Purse, 81 ,0G0; entrance fee $I00 and
total entrance to go 10 purse; one mile
heats, best three in five-Msple Valley
Stock Farm, Kirkwook, Del; A. II.
Tyson, Chester, Pa; M. f. any den, vii.
mingtop; Henderson Supplee, Philadel.
phia; DIR. Z. j. Martin, Wilmington;
John W. Reeve, Wilmington; DIR. Dar.
lington, Concord, Pc; NJ. Devine, viii
miugton; j. Conner, Wilmington.
Brandywine stakes for 500 class trot
tors purse $500. Entrance fee $50; all
entrance fees to go TO purse-Maplt
Valley stock farm, Kirkwood, Del; j.
Conner, Wilmington; CHARLES e. Smith
Haddontield, N. j.; ]. w. Reeve, vii
mingtoD; M. F. Hayden, Wilmington
A. II. Tyson, Chester, Pa, N. Devins
Wilmington; W. H. Evans. Baltimore; j
L. Ford, Wilmington; Simon seyfert
Reading.
Breeders' stake, for foals Of 1887 Of
younger, trotters or PAGERS. Entrance
fee $40 and $40 added by association
Pleasant Valley Stock Farm. Woods
town, N. j.. Maple Valley Stock Farm
KirkWood, Del; II. Harry STROBE, Wes
Chester, Pa; Thomas q. Wilcox, Ivy
Mills, Pa; George Heichline, Phila
delphia.
The entrance fees are to be paid as fol
lows: rs per cent on May lat; seconJ
payment on Saturday, June LIST; thir,
payment, Thursday, July 18th; fourtl
and final payment on Thursday, Angus
22d, at which time the horses must b
named. Subscribers may transfer thei
subscriptions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09

With the exception Of fow cases OF
drunkenness and the existence of tho
ever present sneak thieves and fakirs who
are always found in tho vicinity OF q
circus, there was no trouble or disturb
ance at Barnum's circus grounds on Fri
day. II is estimated that not less than
from is, 600 to l8, 900 people visited the
show yesterday. From the top Of one
OF the houses on Tonth street, the
large open lots batween. Eighth and
Tenth streets aud Lombard and Pine ap-
peared dense swarming mass of
humanity un5roken except by the big
white tents.
One Of tho amusing Incidents in oon-
nection with the circus was the bswilder-
ment of the spectators who saw the night
performance after the show. They had
originally passed into the menagerie tent
at the corner Of Eighth md Lombard
Btreets, and after passing thrc ugh it and
the curio tent had finally landed in the
main tent which was above Ninth atfeet.
Before the end of the performance all the
other tents had been removed, and when
the crowd issued forth the exit led
directly toward Ninth and Pine streets.
1t would not bs fsr amiss TO
say that half of the people were lost and
started otf in the wrong direction for
their homes. One culoIed man, who
stood at the corner OF Taylor aud LON
bard streets, was arguing with his COM
panion to prove that Lombard was Tenth
street. A railroad clerk, accompanied by
three ladies, followed the lead Of q man
who volunteered to show the way to
Market street, but before he reached that
thoroughfare the party had first started
of in the opposite diraction, passing
through the ''hoodle" aud coming plump
against the Jackson a Sharp Oompany's
car works before they discovered their
error. Many similar amusing experiences
are related.
Among the interesting "reminiscences
of the day was the birth OF three young
lion whelps. The happy mother was the
big African lioness. Her maternal hap
piness developed, however, into q most
ferocious i'll temper. She would allow
no one near her. Even her keeper bad
to stand away. At length it wss found
necessary to cover the cage with large
tarpaulin. The mothers growlings still
were plainly heard resounding all around
and her brilliant flashing eyes were seer
| ylintinR behind the corners of the tar.
paulin. Mrs. Leo and her family are re-
ported all in perfect health at the time oi
leaving the grounds.
Another interesting birth occurred il
the diminutjve Shetland pony tent. Tht
tiniest mite of equinity Esw daylight fol
the first time just at z p. m. Sergeant
Tucker was present at the ceremony o.
christening and upon his suggestion th'
little colt was named tableware" II il
q perfect little beauty and has ALREADY
made record for Juvenile friskiness.
Agent Starr ia quite proud Of the family
-prolifcness developed ar9Gag his charges
here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09
- -
THE NEW TRUST COMPANY.
To Begin Business at Once an
Irect a Handsome ksuiidiux.

TO Begin Business at Once and
Irect a Handsome Esuiiding.
The Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Company is not to he allowed TO control the
local field alone, as the Equitable Guaren-
tee ard Trust Company, which was char
tered by the last Legislature, is preparing
to enter the same line of business in the
near future.
The incorporstors Of the new concern
are; William Bush, W. Il, Swift, William
dupont, II. W. Barksdale, Christian
Febiger, Preston L9a, Samuel Bancroft,
Jr., Edward Bringhurst, Jr.. Willard
Saulebury, JE George V. Massey, Caleb
s. Pennewill, Dover, and David j. Gum.
Minis, president of the Smyrna National
Bank. They viii meet for Organization
within two weeks and expect to be ready
20 take any pressing business within two
months.
The capital stock is placed at $l00, 900,
with the privilege OF increasing to
81, 900, 600. The subscription books are
now opsn, and a committee, consisting Of
Messrs. Bush, Lea and dupont, has been
appointed to apportiou the subscriptions.
The ease with which the necessary ospi.
tai has been obtained is abundant eYi.
dence that the projectors have the utmost
confidence that there is room for second
trust company. More than twice the
original amount of the capital stock has
been offered. As soon as the company j!
well under way q handsome new building
will be erected for IT'S own use, thus add
ing another ornamental structure to the
many handsome business buildings which
have been erected here in recent years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09

CrSorNsATI, May 3.--'rhe removal of
Mr.. Britton, gauger, upon orders from
Washington based on charges that he had
demanded money from distillers, has
caused much excitement among internal
revenue officers and whisky men. A
special egent has been sent here upon the
complaint ut W. W. johnson that Gauger
Goetz had demanded $75 month from
him. The agents report has been sent
to Washington, and be refused to give its
details. The distillers say it has been
common thing for them to pay gaugere
cert lin sums monthly. Collector Bishop
says it is an old custom, and had its
origin in the commercial gaugipg which
used to be necessary, but which is not
now, owing to the adoption of the gov
ernment standard BY the chamber Of
commerce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09

The Civil Service Reform Association.
which held Its annual meeting and election
In New York Thursday, adopted a resolu-
tion thanking Bishop Potter OF New York,
"for his Just and earnest statements OF the
duty OF the President In reference to the
exercise by him Of the power OF appoint
ment to Office contained in the sermon de-
liveIed In st. Pauls Church on the centen-
nial anniversary OF the Inauguration OF
George Washington" The address OF the
bishop, delivered Ia the presence Of Presi:.
dent Harrison, x-Presidents Cleveland and
Hayes, and a brilliant assemblage OF the
most prominent men in the country, has
been a leading subject OF conversation and
discussion In the press OF New YORK over
since its delivery. The Civil Service Asso-
ciation reelected Mr.. Curtis president and
other officers. Mr.. Curtis was not able to
be present on account OF the lameness
which has kept HIN at home 10 Staten
Island all the winter. Dorman D. Eaton
presided over the annual meeting In his
stead.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09
THE raEsIDRNr PASSES THROUGH
The Trnin Did Not stop and the
Crowd Did Not Enthuse.

Ihe Train DID NOT stop ana the
Crowd Did Not Enthuso.
The palatial train in which President
Harrison travelled to and from New York,
passed. through this city last night week,
about 8.07 O'Clock. At least 1000 peo.
pie had congregated at the p, W. & b.
station, who waited patiently for over an
hour for tho Presidential train to arrive.
The time for the departure of the train
from Jersey Oity was suddenly changed
from A until O'Clock, which delayed its
arrival here from until after s O'Clock.
The first stop was made at Trenton. A
few passengers were left OF at Powelton
avenue, Philadelphia. At Gray's Ferry
engines were changed, and from that
point to Washington not q eingle stop
was made, the train arriving OF the oapi-
tai at 1880 O'Clock.
AS the train approached the station
here the crowd surged out to the tracks,
but could see nothing. As the rear Of
the train was presented to view, gen.
tleman supposed to have been President
Harrison stepped to the back of the plat
form. Some few in the crowd waved
their hands or handkerehisfs, but there
was little demonstration for so large a
crowd. The people seemed to be disap-
pointed although they had waited pa
tieptly for the arrival OF the train. Mrs.
Harrison and the other ladies Of the
party did not return on the train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09

bAilalo Courier.
The vicious statement OF the New York
sun that Mr.. Cleveland left the review
log stand in Madison Square when ne
say the Buffalo troops coming was
vieiously copied by the Buffalo Eapress,
both papers snpposing, or pretending to
suppose, that Mr.. Cleveland has dislike
for Buffalo which be wished to ven. by
insulting her citizen soldiers. Now
mark how plain a tale shall put this
lying slander down. Mr.. Cleveland
did leave the stand when he saw
the iirst Buffalo regiment, the 74th. But
Il was not to avoid the regiment; IL was
to join it. He fell into the ranks of the
company which happened 10 be passing
when he reached the street, and marched
with it being tremendously oheered by
the spectators at every step. When he
reached the Victoria Hotel, where he
lives, he left the line, went into the
hotel, brought Mrs. Cleveland out to
the frst.hoor balcony, and there
both remaiued, bowling and handkerchief
waving till all the Buffalo troops had
passed. This information comes to us
from members Of the 74th and 6bth regi
ments, who describe what they person.
ally saw and what they accepted as q
friendly greeting and compliment. But
we venture to say that neither the malig.
nent San, nor It's malignant imitator, the
Ezpvess, will ever publish these facts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09

"Easton district and its outlook, follow
ing which the kevs. z. IL. Adams, j. a.
BrindIe aud +. j. Cochran will discuss
the frequency OF administering the sacra-
ment OF the Lords supper. at night the
Rev. Il. Q. Jones, A. M. will preach and the
Revs. w. NJ. Warner. W. W. Sharp, j. b.
Merritt aud d. Collie will discuss the
best plan Of conducting revival work.
In the morning Of the second
day the Rev. W. s. Robinson
will read an essay on Pastoral Work, T"
the Bevs. J. A. Arters, E. o. Atkins, ).
III. Liadale and G. Il. Anderson will dis
cuss the practioability of tho General
Conference rule respecting tho instruc-
tion of children, the Rev. Il. w. Todd
will review Robert Elsmere" and the
Reys. Il. X. Stephenson, j. d. Rigg, l.
G. Fosnocht aud @. 8. Conway will dis
cuss the best method of raising church
benevolences. In the afternoon the Rev.
W. W. W. Wilson will read paper on
"Ths proper care OF pfobationers," the
Revs. Z. z. Roberts, 5. III. Morgan, J..
Robinson and j. d. Lecates will discuss
tho wisdom OF the General Conference
In extending the pastoral term aud the
Rev. W. II. Mowhshy will read an essay
on "The imperative demand OF the pulpit
Of to-day upon the ministry" At night
the Rev. q. W. Townsend will read an
essay On tine proper treatment Of con-
verted children" and the Revs. Z. O.
Jones. A. NJ, y. A. Hill, a. Chandler,
W. Sheers and J. d. Reese viii discuss
the Christians DUTY in the present crisis
OF temperance reform. In the morning
of the third dag the Rev. S. j. Morris,
Phi. d., will read an essay on "In what
did the merit of Ohrist's sacrifice, as a
means of redemption, consist z" and the
Revs. N. McQuay, Il. II. Haynes, W. B.
Walton anu II. o. Turner will argne In
favor of admitting women as delegates tc
the General Conference.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09
RAILRoAD TIms T1BLEs. Z :
The IL. & q. and ". s. N. Will Make
Radical Changes.

The Baltimore 4 Ohio and Wilmington
& Northern railroads will both issue new
time tables on Sunday, Hay 18th, in.
volving radical changes from their pres.
ent schedules. The B. g. o. having com
pleted its eut-of to shorten its route aud
facilitate the speed Of trains in encircline
the city, will run all OF its acoommoda-
tion trains from the foot of Market street.
The distance from Market street to Della
ware avenue is about three miles, which
will be made in 10 or IL minutes, includ-
ing one stop at W. & N. Junction.
This move will undoubtedly tend to
increast the losal passenger traffic on this
road if the train service is sufficient TO
accommodate the public. A new psssen-
ger train will also be placed on the Lam
denberR branch each way daily.
The Wilmington d Northern railroad
will place another train each way between
this oity and Reading, thus giving three
trains each way daily except Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-09
A Family FatalIy Roasted.

BALTIMORE, May "a distressing aoci-
dent, by which four children of Charles
Williams, whose ages ranged from 6 to Is
years, were burned I'd death, took place
last night at Arlington, near Hartford sta
tion. on tbe.B. d o. railroad. The family,
consisting OF husband, wife and fve
children, retired about 10 O'Clock last
night. An hour later neiehbors saw
the honss burning and made inef-
feotusl attempts to quenoh the flames,
Mr. and Mts. Williams escaped with. the
baby, who will probably die. The par
ents were seriously burned themselves
and stood watching the fire which was
approaching their sleeping children. The
house burned to the ground and con-
sumed children, furniture and all. These
people are left with no children excepting
the baby, no money, home or clothing.
Vice president King of the B. ~ o.. sent
q dispatch offering aid to this afflicted
employe.