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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
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DINNER TO CHILDREN,
Hanover Church the Scene of Much
Merry-mnlSing Thursday.

Merry-mhking Thursday.
The Sunday-school room of Hanover
Church was filled to overflowing with
bright and happy Sunday-school children
Thursday. The occasion was the annual
dinner given in the church by the ladies of
the Sunday-school and the Rings Daugh-
tiers, to the poor children in the city.
About 175 Sunday-school children were
admitted upon their presenting neatly
printed tickets of admission, while as
many more children, who had no tickets
of admission, but who had been informed
of the dinner by the regular Sunday
school scholars, were admitted and given
good dinner which they ate with great
relish.
When all of the Sunday-school children
had seated themselves at the table, the
Rev. DIR. Lafayette Marks ID. D., asked a
blessing and then the signal for the
children to begin was given. To say that
the latter enjoyed themselves. is but
mildly expressing the pleasure they ex-
pcrienced. Many Of them ate until they
could no longer swallow, and then the first
table made room for the second table of
little guests who enjoyed themselves Just
as heartily as their predecessors had. When
all had seated themselves at the second
table, a short talk was given them by Rev
Mr. McEwan of Street Church. Il was a
very pleasant affair and will long be re-
meinbered by the children.
The committee in charge of the dinner
desires to thank all who contributed so
generously toward the good cause, and
also returned its thanks to those who
assisted at the many tables and helped to
appease the appetites of the little ones.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

On Thanksgiving Day the members Of
the Rockland Wheel Club had race OF p
miles on the Kennett pike. the course
being between the residence of Mr.. Capelle,
formerly known as Campbelrs shops, and
Rising Sun lane. The race resulted in
victory for George Miller, with George
Mole second, William Purks third, and
Frank Sterling fourth. Time, 8 minutes,
IS seconds. The contest was merely a
friendly one, no prizes being offered. In
the evening a reception was. given the
members of the club by number of their
young friends at the residence of William
Mole. The evening was spent in social
amusements, and refreshments were served
in abundance. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mole, Misses Eva
Miller, Annie Mole, Maggie Green. May
Mole, Aggie Muir, Isabel Hamer, Lizzie
jackson, Ettie Davis, Msssrs. George
Miller, William Purks. George Mole, John
Clark, William Van Burkalow, John
Davis, James Davis, Daniel O'Keefe,
James Jackson and Joseph Hendrickson.
They all left wishing the CLUB many happy
returns Of the day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

Mrs. Mary Austin, widow of William
W. Austin, died at her residence,
No. S32 Monroe street, early Friday
morning, of tumor Of the stomach.
after IN illness of about three
months. Her husband, who died sud-
denly about II years ago, will be re-
membered as having been connected for
many years with the DetdW0re Gazette.
Mrs. Austin was born in Queen Annes
county, Maryland, in September, 1877 and
came TO Wilmington in 1910, where she
had resided ever since. Her family name
was Clayton, and she was first cousin of
Hon. John NJ. Clayton. She was woman
of exemplary piety and always ready to
sacrifice her own comfort and plans in the
service of the sick and the afflicted. During
the whole of her over fifty years life in
this city she had been devout member
and unfagging attendant of Asbury NJ.
u. Church. She leaves widowed daughter,
Mrs. Mollie Robbins, and two grand
children. The funeral took place on Mon
day afternoon, at 5 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
ST.. JOHNS COLLEGE RINs.


view iuWrNuHy--ftst f-ersoHb
See the Game.
Five hundred persons endured the driz-
zling rain and bitter cold at Hiverview
Park Thursday in order to see an eleven
from st. Johns College Annapolis, Nd,
defeat the Delaware Field CLUB foot bali
team. The day could not have been u
more unlavorable one for football, vet
notwithstanding the fact large concoursc
of people, among whom were u number of
ladies', saw the closing football struggle Of
the season.
The game Thursday had been looked
forward to us one of the important events
in football circles this season, but instead
Of the game proving an interesting event,
il turned out Just the opposite The home
team met a waterloo while the visitors de-
parted with the victory To which they
were entitled. They outplayed the Field
Club this time, and well were they aware
OF that fact Still, had the home team put
their usual strong team in the field il
would have been doubtful for any one to
have foretold the result of Yesterdays
game. This is not saying that the home
teams men did not fight as hard for victory
as they knew how yesterday, but several
Of the men who had grown accustomed to
playing in their respective positions both
in the line and back of it, We're absent yes
tcrday, and those who remained did not
under the circumstances.
lamar was missed from his old place
behind the line, he having refused to play
because OF his being a former student Of
st. Johns College; Bayard was no longer
on deck at ful. back and Carpenter had
rclinquished his old position at quarter.
Besides the vacancies Rcinhardt was not
present to do his effective work IN the
capacity of left half back and Chu.chman
and Van Trump were absent from their
usual places i'll the rush line Some of
these vacancies were caused by the regular
players going over to New York to see the
Yale blues defeat the Princeton tigers,
while Reinliardt had even better excuse
for staying away from the game by reason
of injuries received at practice, which tenn
porarily prevents his taking part in foot
bail game.
The game started Thursday with the
leather oval in the college boys possession,
st. Johns having won the toss and chosen
the south goal. Delaware Field Club ac-
cepted the north goal and play began. st.
Johns opened with the wedge and steadily
gained from the first. They forced the bail
Straight toward Delawares goal and in 10
minutes after play began Waller ran
around the Field Clubs right end anil
scored the first touchdown for st. Johns.
OiTutt failed at goal. The visitors lined up
at the field clubs 25yard line and ia a very
few minutes after the home team secured
the ball one of the players fumbled it,and
securing the leather Keller scored another
touchdown. Offutt this time kicking a
goal. Score 100 in favor OF st. Johns at
the end Of the first half.
In the second half the home team braced
up and played a much stronger game than
in the first half. Before the finish of the
second half, however, Chew and Eiggle-
hart each scored a touchdown, but as each
of the punt-outs were muifed by st, Johns
players, two attempts at goal were for
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

The annual reception of Shields
Library Association, which was given
in Institute Hall on Wednesday even
ing, was enjoyed by numerous partici-
pants. John j.. Size was master of
ceremonies and Joseph McMonagle floor
manager. The assistant floor managers
were John 7. Crumey, James Fernan
and Daniel OConnell. John A. O'Don-
nell was chairman of the reception
committee. Forty-five couples partici-
pated in the grand march. 1t was led
by Mr.. Size and Miss Mary Gormley
aud their immediate followers were Mr..
McMonagle and Miss Annie Saville, Mr..
Crumey and Miss Nancy Dougherty,
Mr.. Fernan and Miss Mamie Collins,
Mr.. O'Connell and Miss Annie Nc
Donough, Mr.. O'Donnell and Miss
Annie Brainerd of Philadelphia, John
A. McAleer and Miss Susie Scanlan and
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Leonard.
Boulay's orchestra furnished music.
The hall was layishly and prettily
decorated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
CRY ooUNCiL,s MEErINo.
Transaction of Routine Business at Las
Thursdays Session.

Thursdays Session.
City Council had short session last
Thursday evening.
George S. Bigger's petition for the re-
funding of Sill, oyerPaid capitation tax,
was granted,
Hearing the report of the law committee
on bills contracted by the Board of Police
Commissioners, was postponed a week.
The city treasurer reported SOS Al in
Union National Bank to the credit of cur
rent expenses, $3.50 each in the four de
pository banks to the same credit and
si,45l.62 in Union National Bank to the
credit of special deposit. He also reported
the following receipts: From Collector
Mitchell, $500 city and school taxes for
1880 and 1891; from Administrator Mealey,
$500, like taxes for the same years. The
city auditor certified to the correctness of
the accounts Of the city treasurer. He re-
ported that during October the board of
directors of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment received S2,362.77 and expended
S53,676.sS. He also reported that the
board has in bank sT9,7l3.2s to the credit
of current expenses S6i, 237 .SS to the credit
of paving ana improving streets and
S6,3iS.S5 to the credit of intercepting
sewer.
To the law committee was referred pc
tition from Brosius Il Smedley, asking that
they. be appointed weighmasters.
Bills amounting to sS05.5l, for the collec-
tion of garbage, were allowed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
coMMIssI0N or LUNAcY
Ordered by the Chancellor Friday in TIL
Richard nInndx Caae.

A writ of insanity was received by
Register McWhorter this morning from
the chancellor ordering an investigation
dc lunatico inquirendo in the case of
Richard Moody of No. 1914 Adams
street.
A writ to hold the commission was
served on Sheriff Simmons Friday. 1t is
returnable to the chancellor on Decem-
Der 10th. The commission will sit in the
Levy Court chamber on Wednesday,
December 10th. The application was
made by Mrs. Mary Moody, wife of
Richard Moody. The latter has been
harmless lmbecile for over three years.
He is painter by trade and at one time
was tirst-clas tradesman and very in
dustrious. He is now q complete i'm
becile and sits in his chair listlesslY all
daV
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
THE TALE Or A GOLD BaEAsTPIN.
How an "Every Evening" Advertisement
Brought Speedy Answer.

On the afternoon of Saturday week Mrs.
William J. McClelland. whose husband is
employed in the ordnance department at
Washington, had occasion to go to the
Home for Aged Women, at the northeast
corner of Harrison street and Gilpin ave
nue.. Between the residence of her father
Coroner Charles L. Sparks, No. II East
Front street, and her destination Mrs. Nc
Clelland lost handsome cameo breastpin.
On Monday week this isadvertisemento of Mrs.
McClelland's loss was inserted in EVERY
EVENING:
II OST.-ON NOVEMBER GOTH, A.
II 4 Cameo breastpin about the size of silver
dollar with womans head on II, in going from
Front and Market streets 10 Second, avenue
car to Harrison street, thence to Aged Women's
Home. A liberal reward II returned to
CHARLES L. SPARKS,
II East Front street.
On the following day, Tuesday, Coroner
Sparks received small package by Adams
express from Newark, Del, which he gave
to his daughter to open. Imagine the sur
prise Of Mrs. McCIelland ON opening the
diminutive package to find the very breast
pin which she had lost but few days be-
fore, carefully wrapped up ina quantity
of cotton and looking rs bright and shiny
as the day ii was lost. Mrs. McClelland
was overjoyed to think that one little "ad''
had brought her so much pleasure in SO
short time and consequently when
Thanksgiving Day arrived she returned
two-fold thanks For the recovery of the
breastpip, which had been handed down
by two generations and which was valued
at $40. 1t is presumed that when Mrs.
McClelland alighted from a car at Della
ware avenue and Harrison street she
dropped the breastpin and some one on
his or her way to Newark picked it up.
When the finder saw the "ad" chronicling
the loss in Mondays EvEHY EVENING, it is
presumed he desired to have the pin re
turned to the owner in time for Thanks
giving and thus expressed 1t at once. Now
Coroner Sparks desires to thank the person
who was so prompt to return the property
TO its rightful owner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
GIFr FoR TIE WEocAcoE.
A Present From Philadelphia yolnntci
Firemen's Association.

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A delegation of the Volunteer Fire
mems Association of Philadelphia, came
to this city on Wednesday evening and
presented to Weccacoe Fire Company
an elegant silver trumpet. The visitors
were Joshua X. Hughes, ex-Chief Engi-
neer George Downcy, John G.. Hollick,
Samuel Strauss, William Harper, w. G.
Gillingham, Thomas S. Walton, William
B. Gordon, William p. Cummings, Sol
Pinkeiro, Frederick Renchler, Henry
Seltzer, James Hood, George Bownell,
James Barr, Max Strauss, Stephen
Grimes, Richard Kelsh and Henry Lee.
They were met at the p, w. e. b.
railroad station and escorted to the en-
gine house at Second and jackson
streets by delegation of the Weccacoe
Company accompanied by Hyatt's Mill
tary Band. On their arrival at the engine
house they were welcomed by the ring
ing of bells and fine display of fire
works. They proceeded at once to the
parlor, where the presentation was
made. The presentation speech was de-
livered by Mr.. Hughes and response
was made by II. G. Turner, Esq, after
which there were brief addresses by
Messrs. Downey and Kelsh. The
trumpet is beautifully engraved and in
scribed, hasa cord and tassel of silver
thread and the mouth piece is lined
with gold. The gift is token of the
appreciation of the hospitality extended
the association on the occasion of the
recent firemen's demonstration. Max
Strauss presented to William Shields,
marshal of the Weccacoe, and John ].
Mealey, secretary of the State Firemen's
Association, small fire horns made of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

CHESTER, Pa. Nov. 27.-The west-bound
express on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
due here at 6.l5 this evening struck the
grocery wagon of 7. IL. Pitt on the Potter
Street crossing, injuring Mr.. Pitt, who
was driving, and two boys, John Mansley
Sn Wbo werc rna n tbe ate
were thrown about 25 feet and fatally hurt.
Young Mansley, whose head was split
open, lived but a short time. Kennedy's
skull was also fractured and he is not ex-
pected to live till morning. Pitts injuries
are only slight. The wagon was torn to
splinters, while the horse was uniniured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

A Holly Contested Game Neither Side
Scores--Players Covered With Mud.


Special Correspondence Gazette and journal.
New CASTLE, Nov 27.-Four hundred
persons stood in the drenching rain on the
battery yesterday afternoon and witnessed
the finest and most hotly contested game
of football ever seen in this city. The
opposing eevens were Sunset, of Chester,
and New Castle. The game lasted over an
hour and during the whole of that bitter
fight in soft mud two inches deep, neither
side scored point and neither had an
opportunity to cheer over victory.
The first half of the game opened
with the ball in the hands Of tho visitors
and during the half hour it was forced
several times uncomfortably near their
goal, but Half Back IIolcombe and Full
Back Duffy by their superior playing pre-
vented the Sunset boys from scoring,
When this portion Of the game was ended
every player was covered with q thick
coating of mud which was made more un-
slightly and uncomfortable by the pouring
ram. Both elevens started in ON the
second half of the game with determined
efforts to do something towards making
score but in this they We're unsuccessful
and the last half ended like the first.
The chances hewever were in favor
of the New Castle club. Half Back Daw-
for great play which nearly won the
game for New Castle. When the ball was
thrown HIM by Quarter Wilson from near
the centre of the field he made dash for
his goal line and was soon geared by Half
Backs Lees and Barton, followed by six of
the other Chester players, but he held up
under the heavy burden and succeeded in
carrying the ball to within few feet of
the line. Smith, Chester full back, in
good run got the ball back to near the
centre again. Time was called and the game
was ended, amidst loud cheers. The teams
linnd IN NestnrdnY as fnllnMs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

a horse owned BY N. Megary & Son,
furniture dealers, attached to the firms
wagon, became frightened on Friday,
while coming along the causeway
towards Wilmington, and ran away.
The gates were down at the railroad,
and before the gateman could raise them
the horse plunged right through, break
ing both poles. The upper gates were
raised in time to avoid similar mishap.
The horse was stopped on Market street
near Second, without further damage.
The driver, colored man, kept his seat
throughout and was not injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
A Milford Lads shocking Death.

SpeclalaC OF fGazette.and journal
MILFORD, Nov. 26.-An accident occurred
at the farm of James Fl. Stuart near
Shawnee, about three and a-half miles
from here, yesterday, in which Joseph, the
10-year-old son of Mr.. Stewart lost his life.
a farm wagon that was in the rear of
traction engine He placed one foot on the
strrup and the ether on the hub next to
the wagon and the wheel in turning caught
the boys foot, tc ls his leg off at the
knee, besides hrs < the body terribly,
beating it again, ground. Doctors
summoned and t nd it necessary to
amputate the leg above the knee, but not
withstanding ali their efforts to save the
boys life, he died about O'Clock last even
ing
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
water pipe laid in 1912 where Philadel-

phla's public buildings now stand.
After the gifts had been presented the
firemen and some guests, including city
and State officials, assembled to the ban
quet room and partook Of collation..
subsequently there was vocal and in
strumental music and dancing. The
festivities continued long after mid
night, and when they ceased the visitors
were escorted to their headquarters, the
Hotel Willis.
The Phiadelphians remained in the
city until Thursday. During the day
a committee of the Weccacoe obtained
barouches and took the visitors to the
several engine houses. Dinner and sup
per were served at the Weccacoc house.
The veteran firemen were delighted
with their trip, and before departing
gained from the Weccacoe promise to
visit them soon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

CnEsTERrowN, Nov. 25.-The dwelling of
Thomas G. Parsano near Chestertown,
burned down last night. The family were
sitting around the hearthstone when the
roar Of the fire was heard, and upon going
ablaze. Two sets OF furniture and five
feather beds were saved. The house was
insured in the Kent Mutual for sl-20l.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
GL4sCoE IN CUSTODY.
An 0fiicer Succeeds In Locating the Cul
prit ON Decatur Street - Ills Arres
Follows

an ohittt 1htttNuo AZ h+othtihi3 tht Sui-
prit on Decatur Street - Ills Arrest
Follows.
David Glascoe, colored, was arrested
by Officer Lucas on Friday on war;
rant issued several days ago, charging
him with writing policy in the "Hoodle."
The place keptby Glascoe was one of the
shops which the police fully expected
to raid on November 7th, when num-
Der of gamblers and policy writers were
cleyerly caught in the net. Somehow
Glascoe got wind of the proposed 'raid"
on the policy shops that morning and
when the police made their appearance
in the "Hoodle" Glascoe's shop was
closed.
officer Lucas has kept sharp look
out for him ever since and on Friday
his diligence was rewarded by the ap-
pearance of the colored gambler on
Decatur street, when Lucas Immediately
took him into custody.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

THICK IN THE CONTEST,

THICK IN THE CONTEST.
Princeton wins the toss and chooses the
hst side of the field. Symmes, the giant
Intre rush of the Princetons, has the ball,
d as the players draw up on either side
the imaginary line he snaps back the
lightning the famous "N'' trick is
hyed, and amidst wild cheers of '.Rah
Hi Rah Sis Boom, All r. gain is re-
rded for Princeton Of eight hard-fought
rds. Syinmes surprised the great San
td the centre of the Yale team, BY mag
hcent interference. With the ball in
.hy again Symmes shoots it back. and
lis time Flint, the left half back, makes
hsh, only to lose five yards when downed
u the great Heffelfinger. Flint's little gain
three yards is forgotten when Full Back
omans gives his friends the first sight Of
Is ability ms kicker of the leather bag,
hich he sends like shot for 30 yards
Ito Yale's territory after King had paced
lback to him.
YALE GETS THE BALL.
Now Yale for the first time has the ball,
mich is caught in clever style by McCor-
lick, the full back of the Yale eleven. The
all IS now in play we'll to the middle of
le field. II is snapped back to McClung,
tales doughty captain, who, amid storm
( cheers and the waving of blue flags,
luktS OIt Vi HIS runs Well toward
he left Of the field, and, aided by magni-
cent interference, records gain OF Is
ards. He is finally thrown heavily by
Iincent, rising Princeton star. Bliss
low takes the cue as the again comes in
lay, with the two sides lined up face to
ACE, and, in great sprrt, makes eight
ards, but for off side play is allowed but
I've yards. Another gain by the same
player, and he is downed by Vincent. In
lwo opposing lines the men face each other
kgain, and, when the ball is passed swiftly
back to Bliss, he puts it high in the air,
lust in time to escape the onrlishing orange
Ind black, and the lively Homans catches
40 yards away, to return il almost to the
me spot with punt that sends it into
e hands of Mccormick. The Yale man
IS no time to breathe, for he is downed
Vincent before he can move from his
icSs.
In this manner the contest was fought
iring the entire first half. Yale appar-
ltly did the better playing, but Prince
MS determined resistance and Homan's
agniiicent punting prevented the blues
ON scoring.
THE SECOND HALF.
/ nd Princeton men leave their dressing
! ght. The Princetonians are confident
lmost too confident, and cheer after cheer
sent up in honor of their brilliant work
ihthe earlier part of the game. Despera-
ION is pictured on the face of every Yale
\ tEer and the followers of the blue en-
lTage them with series of wild Yells.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

Uther ghmes playeU Ihursday were; At
Lancaster, Pa, Franklin and Marshall
College, 9; Bucknell University, 6. At
Washington, ID. G., Georgetown univer-
Shortlidge Media Academy. 6. Chicago,
ILL.,, Chicago, l2; Cornell University, 4.
Haverford, Pa, Bryn Mawr, 10; Ardmore,
0. Harrisburg, Pa, Pennsylvania College,
20; Hnrrishnrg 0.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03

feited. Score 1870 in favor of st. Johns
at the close of the game.
For the visitors the best work was done
by Eigglehart, keller'and Chew, while for
the home team the excellent punting and
tackling of Shortlidge, the running and
interfering of Martin and the general good
work under the circumstances, of Wales
able. The rush line Of the visitors proved
much heavier than that of the home
teams and at times the long punts of
Shortlidge at full buck alone prevented the
visitors from running up much larger
score. Considering the circumstances under
which they played, the home team did
good work. The men lined up as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-12-03
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le men lined up as follows:
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Umpire-Mr. Bootes. Ieferee-Mr. B Dol


Teams from the Young Mems Christian
Association played game of football on
the Riyerview grounds Thursday morning
The teams were known as Hoffman's and
Southard's teams. The former won by a
score of 16 to A. The men lined up as
fo1lnwS.