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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
NEW CASTLE PREsBYTERY.
The Rev. william +. Patterson's Pastoral
Relation Dissolved.

A pro re nata meeting of New Castle
Presbytery was held in Central Church
Monday afternoon. 1t was called to
take action on the request of the Rev.
William z. Patterson to release him
from the pastoral care of the church at
New Castle.
In his statement to the presbytery he
said he had been bearing the work of
the congregation for seven years, and he
believed it was time now for him TO ask
that he be relieved from the charge of
the church. A committee, consisting of
the Rev. DR.. Gayley, the Rev. A. N.
keigwin, the Rev DIR. Valandigham,
DIR. Bush and William NJ. Candy, which
had been appointed to visit the church
and examine into its affairs, reported in
harmony with the request of Mr.. Pat
terson. The commissioners from the
church brought the report of the con-
gregational meeting held last Wednes-
day week, TO which Mr.. Patterson
rendered his resignation, and at which
he requested that they unite with him
in asking the piesbytery to dissolve his
pastoral relation. The congregation at
said meeting declined by vote of two
to one, and the commissioners from the
church so expressed both their own feel
ing and the feeling of the congregation
AS, however, it was Mr.. Patterson's
earnest desire to be released and as ii was
also in harmony with the report of the
commissioners, the presbytery granted
the request Of the petitioner, the disso-
luton of the pastoral relation to take
effect immediately.
The Rev. DIR. Lafayette Marks was
appointed to preach in the New Castle
church and declare its pulpit vacant at
his earliest convenience, and was made
moderator of the session until the next
stated meeting of the presbytery, which
will be held in October, and the session
was given leave to supply its pulpit.
Mr.. Patterson has left New Castle
and gone TO Philadelphia, where he will
reside. His health IS poor and he will
rest awhile before resuming pastoral
work,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
BARDsIEY,s ABATEMENT.
It Was a Very Lame Affair--Postrnastel
wanamaler to Testify Again.

PHILADELPHIA, June Pa Yesterday,
while Bardsley's pathetic statement of his
family affairs was fresh in memory, a
great deal of sympathy was expressed for
him. To-day there was reaction. It
was found that he had expressed no con-
triton; he defended his course, and was
only sorry that the bank had broken, and
thus forced his exposure. Moreover, it
was observed that he had told nothing
new that would help city or state to re-
cover dollar of money or to put fresh
guards about that now in the treasury.
Bardsley's oath Of Office, which has been
missing, was found yesterday attached to
that he ought to be tried for perjury, o
charge that was abandoned because his
oath of office could not be found. The in.
dications are that Bardsley will be aban.
doned to his fate. If he should be pun
ished public interest in the case would die
out, thus making it safer for the supposed
accomplices, who still hnger in the back
ground.
City councils investigating COMMITTEES
spent this afternoon trying to clear up the
question of John Wanamaker's relations
to the Keystone bank, but made no great
progress. The Postmaster-Gene testified
that he was never a stakeholder of the
bank but that he held $3.50 shares as col
lateral, which he afterward found to be
relSSueu StOcR ana RETURNED 10 tne Ddnk.
The stock certificate book was produced
before the committee to-day. 1t shows on
its stubs the issuance of 1900 other shares
Of stock to John Wanamaker but the stub
is not signed, as in the case of other stock
holders, and Mr.. Wanamaker since this
discovery was made has renewed his de-
NAL that he held such shares. There was
also testimony to-day from those who
negotiated loans on the reissued stock and
who believed Mr.. Wanamaker to be the
actual owner. The Postmaster-General
will be invited to appear again before the
committee.
Mr. Wanamaker said tonight: ~ never
owned share Of Keystone stock by pur-
chase or gift, nor did ever find share Of
it, and the books of the bank will prove
that was never recorded as a stockholder,
II they are properly kept. 1t is possible,
however, that if the bank could over-issue
stock it could do queer things in book
keeping. am not responsible for that.
Some of the certificates / first held
might have been in my name andth trans
ferred to the names in the certificates
surrendered. The same stock is frequently
so transferred. On one occasion ! OBJ
tanned loan for Mr.. Lucas on his stock
from trust company of which | WIS
director, which loan was paid off by the
Lucas estate after his death, as itsattorney
will attest if called. These certificates were
in my name, but did not own them, nor
have cent of interest in the loan, which
was purely an act of friendship.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
MANUAL TRAINING scHooL.
The Remarkable Exhibition of Work No
Open at the High School.

The manual training department of the
high school was visited by numbers of
citizens Tuesday. Principal Berlin and In
structors William H.. Taylor of tine black
smith shop; John Il. Whitehead OF the
wood working department, and John F.
Robinson of the machine shop did the
honors.
The various exhibits were ranged along
the tables in the various rooms. Among
the visitors were numbers of ladies and not
few gentlemen who by their questions
and the criticisms they made showed that
they thoroughly understood and also APP
preciated to u high degree the excellent
work accomplished in the new department.
In the machine shop an object of special
interest was II series OF castings for a speed
lathe. These were made from draftings
by the pupils. 1t comprises about 80 dif-
ferent castings, tOtalling about $50 pounds,
ranging individually from 10 ounces to $50
pounds. The castings were made NJ the
Pussy 81 Jones shops. When finished, the
lathe will be used in the shops. 1t will be
identical with the lathes that cost S6i each.
In making these lathes themselves, the
pupils save an expenditure of about $40
on the cost of each machine.
The models OF hammer heads with
finely finished surface and also the beaut-
full execution of other work draws forth
constant admiration from the visitors.
What the pupils have accomplished is
simply wonderful. That boys of from II
to lb or II years Of age are capable of COM
pleting the work from the original draft
ing to the admirable specimens exhibited
is argument enough for the wisdom of the
establishment OF the manual training de-
tartment
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
DELAWARE g ]lzETTE AND STATE JoURNAI-wIL

thither. The prince replied: wait a
moment. l will put on my uniform and
accompany you
"He left the room and few minutes
afterward, heard. the prince and
princess talking in very animated way
and in loud tones This lasted for q
quarter of an hour. After this the
prince re-entered the room. He had not
changed his dress. He held large
letter open in his hand.
"He turned pale, and had an irritated
expression on his face. Coming up to
me he said, IL cannot accompany you.
have this moment received letter from
that young man, in which he informs
me that he confers on me the title of
Duke of Lauenburg. This plainly indi-
Gates that my resignation is definitive
and my disgrace complete. l cannot
accept this mocking dismissal. He will
soon see that a Bismarck is not to be
dismissed in this Style
HE then began walking up and
down the room in great wrath, uttering
threats, accusing everybody and in
Weighing against his adyersaries and
against the intriguers who had worked
against him.
Il saw, in short, man vociferating
against his fall, and whom conversa-
ton with the princess had evidently
worked up; for at all times she and his
son had melted him to violent resolu-
tons.
1T was they who encouraged him in
all the precipitate or extreme acts with
which he has been reproached.
l. 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
MIDDLETowN,s rrvg GRADUArEs.


school-An Interesting Eyent--Music,
Addresses, REGULATIONS and Essays.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
MIDDLErowN, June 27.-The third annual
commencement exercises of the Middle
town Academy were held in the Opera
House last evening and long before the
hour to begin every seat in the hall was
taken and people were turned away unable
to secure standing room. On the stage
were seated the graduating class, those
who were to take part in the musical exer-
cises and several prominent citizens. 1t
was handsomely trimmed with ported
flowers, plants and palms.
The exercises opened with the TIE Deun
The Rev. Il. III. Moore of the Presbyterian
Church made short prayer, after which
Prof. w. b. Tharp, principal of the acad-
envy, spoke of the condition of the school
and the standing of the pupils. An in
strumental duet by the Misses Lena Pleas
anton and Estelle Cochran followed and
was warmly applauded.
The defamation, "Independence Bell -
by William Brady, was especially good
and 1.-THE Relief Of Lucknow" by Miss
Lizzie Parker, was warmly received. Miss
dered a vocal duet, 1.-THE Land of the Swal-
lows" which was also highly appreciated
The graduating class of "91,," as the
evergreens neatly arranged to make the
figures on the wall in the rear of the stage
consisted of FIVE young men, namely
Samuel Kelley, Thomas Kiber, Samuel
Rothwell, William Reese Parker and
Harry Tatman. Samuel Kelley first read
an essay on Great Naval Battles" and
was followed by Thomas kibler with a
paper on "Inventions of the Nineteenth
Century" and Samuel Rothwell on DE
velopments of Modern Weapons of War
fare" w. Reese Parker, the valedictorian
OF the class, delivered the Grafton and took
for his subject Little Things" very
able effort.
An instrumental duet, from :" II Trova-
tore" by Miss Allie Mckee and Mr.. II. l..
Clayton, delighted the audience and the
rendition was encored.
Prof Tharp then introduced Prof. Il. b.
Naples of Rittenhouse Academy, philade-
phia, who is well known here, having
spoken at the commencement exercises
two years ago. The speaker took for his
subject Entertainments of Progress" and
made very able and instructive address
of about half an hours length.
A vocal duet, 1.-THE Pale Moon" by the
Misses Ethel Parvis and Allie Mckee, was
the last piece on the programme of the
third, and by far the best Of all the com
mencement exercises yet held by the acad-
envy.
Immediately after the presentation of
certificates by Mr.. Cox the young men of
the graduating class were handed numer-
Gus handsome presents and bouquets which
had been left on table by their different
friends for the occasion. The yaledicto-
rian, w. Reese Parker, was especially for
tunate in this respect and was completely
loaded down with many handsome boii.
quets, besides receiving numerous presents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
A F1REMAs SUDDENLY KILLED.
John Coleman Thrown From His Horse
Whine Exercising IL on the Causeway.

Vphht AhbiSe
While Exercising IL on the Causeway.
ohnColeman member of the Lib
erty Fine Company was almost instantly
killed Thursday evening by fall from
his horse.
The DECEASED, along with driver
James .Dousherty and James May, all
members Of the Liberty company, had
taken the horses out, little after o
o'clock, for exercise along the causeway.
The horses were taken out for exercise
at that time as it Is cooler that during
daylight. Two of the animals, it is un-
derstood, Cooley" the one which Cole
man rode and which is named after
him, are quite spirited.
Several witnesses state that the horses
were going at smart trot when just
as they reached Guthrie's row cooley"
which was the middle horse SHE'D and
stumbled, throwing its rider violently
to the ground. Coleman struck on the
back of his head. He was picked up
unconscious with blood bursting from
ears, eyes and nostrils. II was soon
discovered that the unfortunate mans
neck was broken. In five minutes he
was dead. The residents of the locality
quickly gathered around and gave all
the help they could. Coleman was car
ried to one of the houses. Messengers
were sent for medical aid and
also for the patrol wagon. Drs.
Howard Ogle and Henry Patterson
were quickly in attendance. Ser
geant Evans and Officers Sherer
and Heal arrived with the patrol
wagon. The physicians pronounced
life extinct. The officers placed the
body in the wagon, when ii was taken
to the home of the deceased, No. 800
William street. AS the remains were
brought into the house Mrs. Coleman,
the wife of the unfortunate fireman, re-
ceiyed her first intimation of her hus-
bands death. The poor woman was
inconsolable. She fell into succession
of Mysteries and it was some time before
she could be quieted. Coleman's mother,
too, an aged woman, was terribly shocked
by the fearful accident TO her son.
The deceased was 80 years of age. He
was a hammerer in the employ of the
johnson Forge Company.
Driver James Dougherty states that
the horses were not running at the time
of the accident. Their gait was smart
walk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
An Unfortunate somna,nbulIst.

Ernest Gentry, aged IS years, residing
at No. 1928 West Fifth street, walked out
of third-story window at his home
early Monday morning. He had been a
spectator at the fire Sunday evening and
after he went to bed he began to dream
about it. Soon after midnight, imagin-
ing that he was assisting in the removal
of furniture from burning building, he
walked out of the front window of his
bedroom. In the descent he struck
against u second-story shutter. His
mother was awakened by the noise, but
did not know what was the matter until
she heard him groaning. Then she went
to the window and saw him PROSTATE
on the sidewalk. The unfortunate
young man was Immediately carried
into the house and physician sum
moned. Although none of his bones
were broken the somnambulist was
severely bruised on his right side from
his head to his foot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
NEW CASTLE GRADUArEs.
Commencement Exercises of the Publ,
schools--An Interesting Programme d

commencement Exercises of the Public
scliools--An Interesting Programme of
Exercises.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New CASTLE, June 27.-The annual com
mencement exercises of the city public
schools took place at the Opera House last
night before an audience of about 500
persons, composed of the pupils, teachers
and their friends and relatives. Although
the attendance was not as large as previ
Gus years. the exercises were very interest
ing and a decided success throughout. A
greeting song by the scholars opened the
entertainment, and this was followed by
an overture by the Hushebeck orchestra
and an invocation by Rev. IT, Il. Martin
dale of the NJ. 4. Church. Misses
Beatrice Cofiman and Gertrude Kuntz
played a piano Duet, which was
generously WRS ksp p1Ggd sf R Ias ant %ss
next rendered and was pronounced the
feature of the evening. All of the 20 or
more participants in the piece acquitted
themselves very creditably A chorus of
girls sang vacation song, which was fol-
lowed by an instrumental duet by Misses
Sarah LaBoub and Lucy Talifero two of
the graduates. The Rev. T. l.. Martndale
was then introduced and spoke interest
for half hour.
The second part of the programme
opened with Principal D. b. Jones and
George W. Eckles, secretary OF the board
of education, and the graduates Misses
Sarah v. La Boub, Lillian Meredith,
Lucy +. Talifero and George l.. Wilhelme
seated on the stage. Mr.. Eckles then in a
few brief remarks presented the graduates
with their diplomas. The board of edu-
cation prizes to the pupils who attained
the highest average for department and
progress in their respective rooms, were
then presented by Mr.. Eckles.
The following students received them ::
No. L. Sallie rruitt; No. 2, Bertha Hamil
No. 3, Harry Meredith No. 4, Hettie
Winslow; No. 5, Annie Little No. g.
Maggie Carrick; No. Z Frank Hudson;
No 8, Harry Hanson No. o, George
Brown. Numerous presents were then
exchanged between teacher and pupils,
and the exercises were concluded with u
closing song by the schools.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
YARDS TRIAL PONTPoNED.
Bardsley's Partner in Crime Arraigncd in
Court--Reasons for the Postponement.

Bardsley's Partner in Crime Arraignod in
Court--Reasons for the Postponement.
PHILADELPHIA, June 29.-Henry II.
Yard was arraigned in the court Of
quarter sessions to-day to answer to the
charge of conspiracy, with ex-City
Treasurer John Bardsley, to unlawfully
use public funds.
Before Yard entered his plea, District
Attorney Graham requested the court to
allow the case to go over until Septem-
Der next. Mr.. Graham gave as his
reasons for requesting a postponemeEs
of Yards trial that decision was ex-i
pected in the suit against the accused to
compel him to answer the interrogatories
of the city council investigation commit
tee, which was of the utmost import
ance as defining the powers of the COM
mittee to compel witnesses to answer,
and also that Yard was expected to
make statement. The court granted
the district attorneys request and the
trial was postponed until September.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02

TRENTON, n. J., June 30.-Governor
Abbott, State Attorney stockton, Judge
Green of the United States court and
Sheriff McPhillips of Hudson county had
conference at II o'clock this morning
to decide whether Counsellor Charles j.
Hishars appeal to the United States
Supreme Court in the case of Edward
w. Hallinger, the negro murderer who
was to have been hanged to-day
acted as stay of execution or not.
States Attorney Stockton gave it as his
opinion that the appeal did, in its purport
constitute a stay of proceedings and it was
therenpon decided by the officials present
that there was legal stay Of proceedings
peal to the United States court. Hallinger
will not, therefore. be hanged to-day. He
has longer lease of life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
A GHASTLY u URDER.
The Implement of Death--A Huge Knife
Can Scarcely be Extracted From the
Fatal Wound.


Can Scarcely be Extracted From the
Fatal Wound.
NASHVILLE, TENN, June 30.-A
shocking tragedy occurred in the quiet
village of Germantown, Tenn, last
night. A negro boy named Hugh
Prewitt was instantly killed. The kill
ing occurred in front of negro church
about half mile east of the town.
There were 200 negroes in the church,
and as usual number congregated
about the door.
No one was found who could identify
the murderer. Prewitt's body was found
with butcher knife nearly foot long
sticking in his breast. Coroner Strick-
land tried to pull it out but could not.
A small line was fastened to the knife,
but still it could not be withdrawn, and
it was not till loop was made in the
rope and strong stick passed through
with two men pulling at it, that the
knife was finally extracted.
The blade had passed through the
breastbone and had been imbedded an
inch deep in the vertebre. There was
no actual eye witness to the killing.
Suspicion attaches to negro named
Nose johnson, with whom Prewitt had
difficulty early in the day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02

The alarm of fire from box AZ at 1.90
o'clock Saturday afternoon was caused by a
people. The flames were extingiisbed be-
lore much damage was inflicted The fire
department responded to the alarm but its
services were not required. During its re-
sponse the Washington hose cart was gut
tered by the Reliance hose cart and a
wheel Of the former was considerably
damuged
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
Pastor Jones' Illness.

We are sorry to report the sudden ill
ness of the Rev. r. G. Jones, whose re-
cent marriage is noticed in the preceding
column. After weeks sojourn amid
pleasant associations at Ocean Grove, he
and his bride returned last Monday,
passing through this city. From a
brother who met them on the train, we
learn that brother Jones was quite sick,
and in the judgment of his physician,
will require some considerable time for
rest and recuperation. We hope he will
soon recover his usual health, and that
many years of usefulness and happiness
may be added to the joy of his family
and the benefit of the church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02

Wednesday week three Of the col
ored excursionists from Brandywine
Springs had an alteration at Fifth and
Market streets, which soon drew a large
crowd and attracted the police. As the
officers arrived one of the combatants
stepped back and halted directly in
front of William II. Blake. Without
looking around he put his left hand in
his hip pocket, drew out revolver and
thrust it into Mr.. Blakes hand. He evil
IDENTIFY knew what the consequence
would be if he We're arrested and a
pistol found upon his person. Mr.. Blake
promptly turned the revolver over to
Chief Swiggett, at the police station,
but it is hardly likely the owner will
call for il.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-07-02
81. JOHNS sArnRNl1Ia.
Coiored Knights Templar Celebrate II
Festival With Pistols, Razors and Bi
Ilhialu

ooiored Knights Tempiar Celebrate the
Festival With Pistols, Razors and Bad
Whisky.
The celebration of the annual fes-
tival of st. Johns day at Brandy
wine Springs yesterday week by the colored
Knights Templar of this city, Wash
ington and Baltimore, was a story of hide
Gus debauch when cheap whisky, disrepu-
table men and women, flashing razors. the
continual explosion of fire arms and the
shricks of intoxicated, inhuman brutes,
formed picture of as disgusting and re-
pulsive spectacle ms can be found in the
records of this neighborhood.
The vilest scum of the colored COM
mllnity from the localities referred to
gathered to the number of between 1900
and $500, arriving at the springs about
noon. Most of the men had their satchels
loaded with whisky TASKS. The carnival
of bestiality commenced Immediately.
Some of the men and women from the
neighboring towns were drunk before
they arrived on the grounds.
Two local officers did their best to main
tain order, but this was simply impossible.
They were brushed aside like flies and the
NOISY, murderous gangs commenced their
saturnalla. Blood flowed freely. Razors
flashed meteor-like in the air. Pistols
were fired off for the love of firing. There
was series of drunken riots. Several men
and women were shot, but none so far as
is known were fatally injured.
The beastly orgie was continued for
hours with its repulsive accomplishments
of whisky and the foulest conduct.
Among the known casualties were Mrs.
Mamie Morris, Ninth and Wilson streets,
shot in the right temple Robert Baxter,
shot in the arm; Joseph Norris, shot in
the side. Name Shepherd of baltimore
shot at Jude Cummins, grazing the back
of his head Josephine Blakely of Balti-
more, shot in the left shoulder; Bessie
Yates had an eye almost knocked out;
Josie Robinson of Philadelphia, head cut;
George Burton of Baltimore, cut with a
razor; William Young was kicked to I'M
consciousness. Numbers of others were
dubbed, beaten or razor thrashed. Joseph
III. Morris, the husband of Mrs. Morris,
states that 1t was Thomas Rhoads, driver
Of the Malleable Iron Company, who shot
his wife. Mrs. Morris was taken to the
Delaware Hospital last night week and was
sent home again Thursday. Her wound is
not a serious one.
coMMITTEEMANs STATEMENT.
A member of the committe combination
excursion states that the shooting of
Morris and his wife occurred in copse
south of the Springs camp. Outside
parties brought liquor to this point and
disposed of it. There was no liquor sold
on the grounds but many speak -eases"
were set up in wagons outside the grounds.
The committee claims that it is not re-
sponsible for the liquor nor shooting.