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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
Yen Throueh a bridge.

William NAPLES an elderly colored
man, presented hinself nj the p. w. d
+. station late on Saturday night in
most pitiable plight. he nNd been ont
in the country looking for work and on
walking toward home over the Delaware
railroad track he fell through the bridge
at Delaware junction and was almost
sufooated in the mnd before he was
rescued. He was bsrefooted and mud
from head to foot when rescued. Special
Officer Jones fixed him up and sent him
home. Ia relating lis experience NAPLES
ssid; II stepped out wild de right loot
and went down clar to lie shoulder. Den
stepped ont ND dc udder foot and went
down to de adder shnu.det. When |
pulled my feet cut de shoes dey stayed in
de mud
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
MoRruAGF RECORD.
List OF Rtrths. Deaths and TInr
images For the Week.

List of BIRTHS, Deaths and mnr-
images For the Week.
Registrar Lee reports l5 deaths for the
week ending at noon Saturday, compared
to IA deaths for the corresponding week Of
last year, classified nj follows Males, 6;
females, Q; white. IL; BLACK, 1; born in
United States, 10; in foreign countries, 9;
adults, 10; minors, s.; death rate to whole
population, ID 90; to white population,
] 90; to black population, 30.
Causes Of death Heart disease, 81;
general debility, consumption, 9 eaoh
RpopleIy, Bright'a disease, bronchitis,
dysentery, epilepsy, s4Nrssmus, malarial
fever, pneumouil, sach.
Ages of deceased Under / year, l.
from to 2, 1; from to ), /; from to
10, i; from Is TO 20 /; from 30 to 80 |;
from so to AZ, l from go to 70, |; from
20 to SO, /; from 50 to 80, 8; from 30 10
100 3.
Deaths by wards --Third, 4; Fifth, /;
Seventh, 9; Etsbth, 3; renth .; Eleventh,
/; Twelfth,2, There were 8 bodies brought
here for internent, aud aent away.
The births numbered "a, compared to
81 births for the corresponding week OF
last year, OF which 10 are white and /
black male and 10 white females. Births
by wards: Escond l Third, 1; Fourth,
/; Fifth, 4; Sixth. / Seysnti,2 Eighth, g;
Nirth,2; Tent 3; Eleventh, .; Twelfth, 2.
There were marriages. reported, s
white and black.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

George Spear OF Eleventh and Scott
streets bad a narsow escnre from death
in irmping from - 3. & O train early
Thursday morning. He had been work.
ing in Chester rad took train shortly
after midnight 10 come TO bis home IN
this city He sNys that the train did not
stop 81 the Delaware avenue station as
il i'd scheduled, snd not wshing to ba
carried beyond his destination lie jumped
OF at Scntt street but eliphted on the
stone ballaBt on the trnok and was
seriously injured He looked as though
q cvclone rad struck him. His face was
Gaahed and bruised, and SO were his bands
aud his body, and be lay there almost m
hour after being hust before he was
found. he is very weak from the shock
sn loss Of blood and being young
MAJ, Dr. Wales. who 10 attending, fears
no serious results unless complications
Bot in,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

hurt by the postporement. He added
that the witnesses and defendants are safe
under bail so he did not feel any mis-
Riviugs and had no objection TO the
proposition of postponement, in fact 1t
would be better ell things considered to
hold the trial in the morning.
The court-"Mr. Turner II was on
your suggestion that these important
cases were put off to this evening.
Mr.. Turner--"And now for reasons
apparent to your honor" land Mr.. Turner
waved his hand descriptiEeiy az the
packed audience behind him. II would
like it postponed again to the morning"
Judge Ball, with suspicion of annoy
ance fitting across his fentures, replied:
"You are aware these prisoners are here
under bail. They are entitled to trial
nov if they desire it. These cases have
been continued once. 1t was y regular
continuance granted at the city solicitors
request. 1t is not right TO hold the &C.
cused in jail"
Then followed CONTEMPLATION, W hen
Mr.. Turner made other suggestions. lie
said he did not want 60 interposs any
objection to what the court wished.
Henry Wahl aud Harry Lodge were
then ordered into the dock by Judge
Bali. In reply to the court, both young
men said they were ready and wished to
60 to trial.
The city solicitor appeared unwilling
to proceed, and stated he would rather
try ali the accused together.
Judge Ball to Mir. Unconstitutional it
be preiudcial 10 tine interests of the State
TO let these young men be tried tonight
81 don't tnink it would"
Judge BAIL don't feel like having
these young mon locked up tonight IN.
less you eau give some exclse?"
Mr.. Turner Where is this excuse.
may be compelled to put some of the
accused on the stand, and don't know
ont that they might be partiOeps Grim
mis-"
The court to prisoners-''Do you in.
sist on trial ?"
"Ys8 sir"
Mr.. Turner-''A trinl in the morning
would not suit as well, the evening is
better for me-" Laughter among the
audience1. IL don't think the suDstan.
tial ends Of justice would be attained by
separate tnal of these two young men
Tonight. II is not the States fault that
they ere in jail. II try these two
might rs we'll try all the accused"
The couft-"We always try to respect
your wishes. But VIXEN oEs moment you
say you are ready and the next you say
you are not, there is some difficulty in
trying to meet You. There i'd no inten.
ton but to do everything to forward the
ends Of justice"
Mr.. Turner-'I don't think there il
any other intention, your honor, but |
suspect that there are some young mer
al large who are implicated in this case.
want another day for investigation"
After further talk between counsel, Mr..
Turner again addressed the court: ~
say to your honor, don't feel can fairl.
go to trial before Wednesday morning
The witnesses are here but all the mer
concerned in the affair are not here"
Judge Ball then ordered the witnessei
and defendants discharged on bail unit
last evening.
The case of George Greenfield and W
s.. Harris was postponed to Wednesday
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
SHOP WHILE GUNNIRs.
David Cloud sans Esis Foot Ampu-
tntod ms the Result OF Injuries.

David Cloud sens Esis Foot AuIpu-
tnted as the Result OF Injuries.
David Oloud of No 1l13 Davis street,
in the eastern end OF the Ninth ward, e
lying at tho Homeopathic Hospital with
his right foot OF, az the reaul; OF au acct.
dent while out cunning Monday morn
ing. lie and several companions had gone
ont in tho vicinity of Oentreville to
shoot rabbits, and, after trudging about
owe, tAe muddy roads and woods for two
hours, they set down to rest about 10
o'clock.
The others loft tie woods before Cloud
and when the latter arose be accidentally
stepped on the gun with one foot causing
II 10 be discharged and sending the entire
load Of shot into his right foot. He fell
and remained there until found by his
companions some time aftsrward. DR..
Chandler of Oentreville WAS summoned
who had him sent to the Homeopathic
Hospital In this CITY where the injured
foot was amputRted inst above the gnkls.
Cloud is doing rs well as can be expected
aud will recover. He is about 80 yeara
old and has u wife aud threa children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

$. y. Thompson OF Philadelphia hired
team from the stables o. George 0.
Whitclnan Sunday afternoon and drove
TO tho Highlands. Gu coming ont from
the house where he visited To horse and
carriage had disappeared Nr I6amp-
son notified Mr. Whifomau. sabse.
quentll the team was diseoy rod rnnnipe
down Delaware avenue Edward Ezteii
and Henry Doud captured il aud brougt t
it TO the police station when tile lean
vas taken to tho pound. ms. WEifeman
was telephoned to and on repBiany 10
the place at once Recognized it, rhs
horse was unhurt, bat one Of the carriage
SHAFTS was broken. new carriage
blanket was lost.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
pInAsANrLr suHpnrsED.
Jotut Celebration of n Wedding and
"a EsirIhday Anniversary.

"a EsirIhday Anniversary.
Sheriff and Mrs. Allen were given a
pleasant surprise party Monday night at
their residence, in New Castle, in cele-
bration of their 33d wedding anniversary
and in celebration of Mr.. Allen'H Seth
birthday anniversary.
Upwards of 100 people were present.
The guests included George o. Maris
and family, Il. s. L. Butler, Lewis X.
Springer, A. L. Grow and family, Mr..
and Mrs. George W. Mckee, Miss Mckee,
Mr.. and Mra Leslie Hawkins, Mrs. b. +.
Perkins, the Misses Perkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. JAmes Il. Pfice, Daniel Maiherin,
City Councilman Isaac Dillin, MIR. and
Mrs. James G. Simpson, Horace Allen,
Dir. and Mrs. George W. Roberts, Miss
Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Is. Robb,
Mics Tillie Bower, @. W. Pyle, II l..
Pyle, Misses Sadie and Mary Pyle,
Miss Ella Talley, Uourtland Pierson,
Charles j. Aamilton, the Misses HRmll
ton, Mrs. John George, MIR. and MIS-.
Simpson of New Castle, Mr.. aud Mrs.
Howard l.. George, Miss Mollie Banner,
AIRS. Margaret Chance, ii rs Nellie
Wise of New Castle, Miss Helen Pass,
Miss Julia White, Lincoln White, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Frank White, Mics Lille
Hawkins, Clayton White, Frank aaw-
kius, Samuel Il, Norris and Victor
hughes.
The evening WAS epent socially.
Dancing anu games were features Of en-
ioyaent. A tine collation. was served at
midnight.
Guests from this city left at O'Clock
in special train Of two cars. They re-
turned home Tuesday5morning, arriving
about 3 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen were completely
anti agreeably surprised. Meny citizens
Of New CASTLE were present on the pleas.
ant occasion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
cnnn,na r,aelory r.nrnell.

sALrBuRY, Mn, Nov. IT, Fire do
stroyed the canning factory of W. j.
Windsor, located near Salisbury, last
night. The loss is about $500 on
building, machinery and stock of empty
cans. This is nearly covered by insGr.
anoe, Amounting to $1,000. Mr.. wind.
sur was in the factory yesterday reso!der-
iug, and it ia supposed he accidentally
le;t fire, which afierward ianlted the
bnilding. His stables and Dwelling were
saved only after the greatest e1ertions by
himself and neighborB.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
THE STORM.
Viii Creek Overlooked and SOnIe
Slight WashOuIs Reported.

Min Creek Overlooked ana some
Slight WashOuIs Reported.
The raln Monday night was one Of the
heaviest experienced in this vicinity for
some time aud serious damage would have
resElted If it hal continued much longer.
Mill creek overlooked its banks in the
western suburbs, submerging the pdja.
cent lowlsnds and branch track Of the
w. 81 n. railroad. The high tides and
heavy rains together have combined to
food most of the marshes about the city.
The railroads have all been looking
carefully for any washouts this morning,
but none were reported, except on the
DolsWar0 railroad, where two slight
wsshouts occurred between Towns nd
aud Middle.own and one between Mt.
Pleasant and the canal bridge. The
south bound mail train was delayed CON
siderably, but none of the north bound
trains were behind tine to any great
eztent and they are now all running on
time,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
FOOTaBILk.

The Delaware College Team Ties
feaIs the Warren Cub Team-The
Erlends' school Administers n
I Waterloo 90 Conference 4cadeniy.
The Warren Athletic Clubs team went
to Newark on Saturday and made it's
debut In the foot. ball arena by meeting
the eleven of Delaware College OF Home
wood Driving Park. The Wilmington
boys had no experience in this scientific
and elusive game, and despite their
greater weight they had to succumb to
the superior skill and powers of their
lighter rivals. The defeat was uneS-
pected, and the novitiates were taught
the selutary lesson that practice and skill
are necessary to win. These being equal,
then the superior weight of q team will
count.
The Warren team was equipped in
handsome new uniforms Of duck jackets
and pantaloons, blue stockings and blue
and white striped caps and they pre-
scented handsome and formidable ap-
peRrance as they marched on the field.
Newark's youth and beauty to the num-
Der of 800 were ranged along one side of
the field, and in the crowd were even the
Etsid and wise college professors. !, When
ever the home team distinguished itself
the crowd cheered enthusiastically.
Lieutenant Brown was among the speets-
tors and he eyinced as much excitement
and enthusiasm IS did the students. II
was manly contest throughout and no
unseemly disputes marred or delayed the
contest.
Captain Martin won the toss and took
the bali. Several successive rushes OF
the college boys soon brought the play
into their opponents territory and in
about five minutes after play was begun
the Newark eleven had scored touch
down from which no goal resulted. The
college boys played good team game
and with preconcerted code of signals
used very effectively the various tricks in
football OF which their opponents were
ignorant, with the never varying result
of carrying the bell into the Warren
Clubs territory. Touch-downs followed
ct intervals from i've to 10 minutes and
when time was up for the first half the
college students had scorsd 20 points to
their opponents nothing.
After 10 minutes tntermission play was
resumed and the Wilmington boys then
played much stronger game. The tack
ing was surer and more prompt and tue
ecore moved mp more slowly. Once, by
beautiful punt by Mcdaniel. the ball got
to within 20 fest of Delaware's goal, but
o series of rushes by the college lads pre-.
vented their rivals from scoring. With
about five inmates yet to spare, time was
called on account of darkness. Score
Delaware College, 80; Warren Athletic
Club, 0.
For the former, Hossinger made three
touchdowns, E. Martin two, and Hayes
one. The whole team blocked and in.
terfered we'll, which, with the aid OF
their clever backs. constituted their team
strength. The Warren team was lament.
ably weak among the backs by reason of
iuexperience, and the blocking of the
rush line was also faulty. The ball WIS
slowly handled by them and they lost
much ground in consequence. With three
cheers Tor each Of the opposing teams
and for the referee and umpire the crowd
and tSams dispersed with the utmost
good feeling. The teams were composed
as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
HIDDEN IN HER STOCKING.


Where tOuuE Female ThIeA
secluded "A T'ortnionnnie.
On Saturday poorly-dressed young
woman entered the millinery store of
Mrs. II. S. Kirby, No. 200 King street
She wanted to get hat. Two ladies,
customers, were in the store at the time.
One OF them had taken out her purse
aud laid it on the counter. She went to
the rear of the store, and on her return
suddenly exclaimed that her money ives
gone. The young woman had gone also.
Two ladies, including one of the store
attendants, Immediately started out in
pursuit of the fugitive. She had gone
only o few seconds and was quickly
caught sight Of making towards Mark It
street. she was tracked TO Miss Lena p
Steinicksn's store, No. 217 Market street,
where she was found already commencing
an interview with The attendants in re-
gard to the articles for sale. The ladies
immediately taxed the woman with the
theft, which she most Indignantly denied,
threatening her sccpsers with the police
il they continued their assertions, The
ladies said that was Just what they
wished for. This thief again protested,
stammering certain names and addresses
as reference to her responsibility. But the
ladies stuck to their accusations, when
the woman suddenly broke down and
confessed all
She was taken to o back room when
she pulled the purse containing So from
one OF her stockings. This ended the
matter, SIS the lady who came near losing
the money was extremely unwilling to
prosecute. The thief ia described as a
young woman Of about %, a blonde, tall,
poorly attired in straw hat, little
PLAID coat, with something Of Rreeuish
color il her dress. She wore gold spec
taoles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

The employees OF the P, W. Il b. ma
chine shop agreeably surprised their fore
man, Lewis P. b. Fanst, on Saturday
evening last, at his residence, 544 Taylor
street, by presenting him with hand.
some walnut sioeboArd, which enabled
them TO show the high esteem with which
he is held by them. After an appropriate
presentation speech refreshments were
served, followed by cordial good night,
with the best wishes of all heartily
extended to him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

First Unitarian Society on Sunday
morning selected a permanent pastor.
Five names were presented and to test
the feeling of the congregation ballot
was taken. By unanimous vote the trus-
tees were instructed TO extend q call to
the Rev. W. II. Johnson of Philadelphia.
He is n years old, has family and is
living at Tiogs, Philadelphia. Re is a
cultured man, pleasing speaker and on
several occasions has filled First UNI
tag.an pulpit most aeceptably.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
FsER rIGHr a. i D4YoR.



Woman Knocks II iEHn IiuVn.
A special from Kennett s., lare on sat-
urdsy, says: A lively fight occurred at
colored dance in the borough hall here
early this morning, in consequence Of
which several OF tbs participants arc now
suffering from wounds. party OF col
ored folks from West Chester drove over
for danceinthe hall, and the colOred PEG.
pie from this neighbcrhOod also pgrgici-
pated. 4. Burton Of West Chester, was
dancing jig, when Benjamin Halls wife
of New Garden, said ane knew several
who could beat him dancing. He denied
this, and she pulled out blackjack aud
knocked him down, and then general
free light eusued, and reviewers and
Eazors were brought into actiy, play.
Ben Hall had part of his nose aud face
cut OF by razor. Several shots were
also fired, but fortunately NOBODY was
hit, although one OF the bullets hew SO
nsar Henry Ccnner's neck that his flesh
YVES bruised Warrants have been issued
for the arrest Of the ringieaders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
lnirrch NEhtIr ,,clrhrn,inr.

GAMpalEsg, Sin, Nov. l3.-It was
found necessary last might to amputate
the left arm and all bu' TAO index fiuger
and thumb o. The tight land of l..
Eugene Jackson, who was injured by the
premature disoharsa OF cannon while
celebrating the Democratic victory at
Cambridge last night, Mr.. Iaokson's con-
ditiou is said TO be extremely critical,
and IL the suhjec OF deep concern TO his
many friends. Augustine W Moore, who
was killed by the same accident, was a
member Of the Second Maryland Regi-
ment, Confederate army. Ills funeral will
take plscs on Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
Moroeco Mnnnrnc.urer., mn.l,n,

A meeting o. WILMINGTON morocco
manufacturers Vas held Monday evening
to take preliminary action in rreeerd
to properly entertaining the mem
borB Ut the National Morocco
Manufacturera Association on the
occasion Of its semi.annusl meeting,
which will DO held in this city. w. j.
McOlary, j. z. Rush, Jr., William q.
Jones, Charles Baird and G. Parke
Postles were appointed a committee Of
arrangements. This semi annual meeting
OF the National Morocco Manufacturers
ASSOCIATION will be held on Thursday,
January 9TH. Probably Webster's dancing
acahtmy, ia Eden Hall, will ba secured
Tor tue business session and the banquet
room OF Eden Lodge for the banquet.
The occasion will be one Of delight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
4 Denti.t .rtrsh 81 r.ifc.

DR.. j. l.. Baggr leading dentist Of
West Chester, Pa, attempted suicide on
Saturday evening He WAS found by q
member of his household hanging by the
nsuk with a strap in his stable. He was
at once cnt down but his condition is
very critical. Dependency superinduced
By dyspepsia is given aa the cause for his
bold attempt. DR.. Bauer studied medi-
cine with Or. McClellapd of MeClsllanda-
vile nsar Newark,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
4 nla INpROYEMENr.
Fourth street PsIiI Made Easy of
Ascent,


Ascent
The improvement TO the steep grade
on Fourth street between Tatnall and
West streetg is more important than most
people appreciate and when completed it
Will he the means Of rsuniting two sec.
tons OF the city which have been praoti-
caily cut OFF frGm each other. the new
grade will be 1856 feet long Instead o. 2l4
feet, ~ ihe hill will begin tr9m the east
ern side nf TNtnell strset aud Will RIM
almost to the western side OF West
street. The grade has been lowered fivn
fest and has been made 40 easy that
double team load OF sand can be hauled
up easily. Tho grade is nov not much
heavier than that between Market and
King streets on Fourtn street.
Contractor William Simmons is doing
TIE paving which promiaea 10 make the
improvement more oomple'e Fifth street
hag been similarly Imurugsd and teams
car now ascend or descend il with much
more ease than formerly With the old
spring removed, tho sidewalk widened
aut the bill improved, the old resident
can hardly rocoeuize this old eye sores
@hioh msde this part Of Fourth street q
nuisance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

Tho following is from the Christian
Register The Rsv. Robert Savage, the
forme: pastoroi Unity Church OF Greeley,
Col, ia now in Fort Worth, Tex. He
will probably remain out Of the ministry
for year ur .wo. In this meantime the
pastorlesB Alok go forward bravsly.
debt still remaining on the church, they
have concluded not to call minister to
the parish until next spring. The Rev.
H. r. Wilson, formerly of Wilmington,
Del, will supply the pulpit at least three
times o month, and the literary and social
departments will be continued as before"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21
HE WILL STAY.
Chief OF Police SWiggetG Withdrawn
ksIS RGbtguItIiOn.

VS. Etht NhtNhuEhNh
ksls Resignation.
Monday OhiBf OF Police swiggett
hOnded the following letter to Mayor
Huntington
NuNfINdToS, DEL, Nov. 18th, 1899 Hon
Austin Harrington, Mdyor-DEAn SIR:
beg TO hcSnc wledgo your favor OF the 18th
instant, aud az the same time thank YOU for
the renewed expression OF your confidence
This, together with what you say respect
Ing the feelings OF our citizjns generally,
gs indicated TO you, lead ms to comply with
your request. |, therefore, Withdraw my
resignation aud will continue TO discharge
the dulles OF nv office. Without your cor
dial desire and the pubic conildenee
could not do tails. With tho ASSURANCE OF
both am happy so to do. verytruy yours,
WILLIAM Y SwIddErr.
Chief Swiggett is on duty as usual to-
daJ.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-11-21

The total renaipts will probably exceed
the above amount. The only exact returns
having been made from the coat room, art
gallery aud the post-ofiice. The Others
are estimates only. There ia large
quantity Of articles yet on hand in the
restaurant department which will be
available for hospitable use aud therefore
save expenditures for groceries and other
needs by the hospital managers.