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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

About 10 o'clock Saturday night the
wife of ex-Sherlff Cole, on South State
street, Dover, retired leaving the front
door unlocked as the sheriff and sons
had not come in. In a short time she
heard footsteps in the hallway. The per.
son came upstairs and knocked on the
door Of her bedroom. She asked who
was there and knew it was a stranger as
soon as he asked to be admitted. She
was bold and soon scared him away.
After the man left the house she went
down stairs and locked the front door.
The man soon returned and tried to get
in the house again. He swore at her and
threatened to break the door open unless
she opened it. Mrs. Cole screamed and
told a passing woman to go up town
and get Mr.. Cole. The man then left.
Mrs. Cole says it was a negro and that
she could identify him as She saw him
plainly. A strange negro was arrested
on suspicion and lodged in Jail. No evi-
dence could be produced to prove that
he was the guilty party. He was given
one day in Jail for drunkenness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Thieves Enter the Residence OF Bishop
Coleman and Steal Sum of Money.
Thieves entered the residence of
Bishop Coleman at Bishopstead at an
early hour Tuesday by elfecting an
entrance through the kitchen window.
They ransacked all the rooms on the
first floor, without disturbing any of the
household. A small sum of money was
taken from the kitchen. The thieves
then entered the study, removed pair
of gold cuff buttons from the bishops
cuffs and made off with them.
Bishop Coleman oiliciated at st. Johns
Church last Sunday, and the treasurer
being absent the collections If the first
and third services were turned over to
him. This explains how the collections
came into his possession, the treasurer
being the regular custodian of the
money. The collections were in en-
velopes, and it is supposed that the
thieves in some way learned that the
bishop had the money in his possession.
The robbery was discovered Tuesday
morning by the servants. The matter has
been reported to the police and an effort
is being made to discover the perpetra-
tors. The cuff buttons bore the initials
"I. c."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
OuTRAe go Us assA U1r
On a Dover Citizen, Saturday Night
The Victim Badly Beaten Up.

On a Dover Citizen, Saturday Night
The Victim Badly Beaten Up.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, Aug. 21.-An assault was
made on r. j. Gross, one of the proprie-
tors of the Dover artificial ice manufac-
tory, Saturday night, that was an out
rage, and the parties should be dealt
with to the full extent of the law. Mr..
Cross was purchasing some groceries at
a store on Loockerman street, about 10
o'clock. AS he was looking at some
melons in front of the place, Isaac
McKnett and John West came along
and gave Mr.. Cross push, landing him
on the melons. He arose and asked
what was the trouble. McKnett then
struck him in the face and knocked him
down. At this juncture West and three
other unknown persons commenced
pounding him. He was badly beaten up,
both eyes were blacked, q deep cut un-
der the eye and one on the head.
After the fracas Policeman Kinnamon
appeared and escorted Mr.. Gross to the
souire's office, where a warrant was To-
sued for the arrest of McKnett and
West.
But for some reason no arrests Wss4
made. The two men who made the as
sault walked around the town as big as
usual. When asked why they were not
arrested the policemen said they would
get them Monday or some other time.
Considerable indignation was expressed
by the citizens at the dilatory manner
in which the officers acted. West is
under $500 to keep the peace in another
case.
McKnett was fined $40 and costs
amounting to $22 for assault and bat
iery, 81 and costs amounting TO $7.02 for
disorderly conduct, and held in $500 bail
tp keep the peace.
West was fined $40 and costs amount
ing to $50, 81 and costs amounting to
81, for disorderly conduct, and held i'll
$500 bail to keep the peace. West
although young man is an old offender.
The respectable citizens are very in
dignant over the numerous fracases that
have occurred lately. The police of the
town seem to be unable to deal with
these characters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

The Delawareans who went on the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company's en-
ployes' excursion to the Worlds Fair,
August 18th, returned Sunday evening.
They had delightful time and were
loud in their praises of the company's
generosity and endeavored to make the
occasion one of profit as well as
pleasure. The exhibit of the Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Company received
much attention. 1t consists OF twelve
or fifteen full-sized models of locomo-
tives, Of all the earlier inventors.
Among those classed and illustrated
with full-sized model of about 12x1S
feet is the Oroukter Amphibolous of
Oliver Evans of Delaware, having been
made by him in 1904 The card at
tached thereto proclaims Evans to be
the first practical exponent of the high
pressure steam engine and substantiatcs
the view by quoting eminent French
and German authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

The Twenty-ninth Regiment (the
Astor Reglment), N. Y. ", held its 18th
annual reunion in this city Sunday.
The veterans came by both train and
boat and arrived about 10 a. m. They
were met on their arrival by Henry
Feldmeier and Andrew Grotz, Will
mington members of the regiment,
who escorted them to Troop b
Armory, where they were invited
to partale of q substantial spread.
Subsequently they were shown the city.
In the evening they were given ban
quet, which was served by Henry Zim-
Norman. Among the prominent Ger
mans present were: Daniel Maier, pres
ident of Delaware Sengerbund; DR..
Emil Hertel and A. j. Kooch of the
Freie Presse. Speeches were made by
Victor Caulk of Philadelphia, president
of the regimental association; Mrs.
Caulk, Mr.. Feldmeier and Mr.. Maier.
Mr.. Grotz was presented with a bouquet
and Mr.. Feldmeier received q bronze
horseshoe. The attendance of veterans
was large and pleasant time was had.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
DoDGIYs THE roLL GATE.
People Who Have Sworn of Paying Tol
Evade Collector Gem, and the LATTER /
Angry.

People Who Have Sworn OF Paying Toll
Eyade Collector Gem, and the LATTER is
Angry.
1t is altogether probable that tho old
toll-gate ON the Philadelphia pike has
about outlived its usefulness. AT least
that is the conclusion arrived at by the
average person who gives the subject
more than passing consideration and
this aspect of the case has been source
of grievance to Collector of Tolls L.
Newton Gem, who for years has
gathered in the sheckels from an un-
suspecting public until the latter swore
vengeance agrint the toll-gate man and
his tolls, and declared they would stand
it no longer.
They have actually contrived scheme
to dodge the toll-gate, and that scheme
is being so successfully worked that
Keeper Genn's collections the past few
weeks have been SO small as to appal
that individual.
To the enterprise of that section of
the city known as Eastlake, which is
making wonderful strides along the line
OF progress, is largely due the failure of
the toll-gate to reap the usual number
of stray nickels which Collector Gem
was in the habit of catching on-the-hy.
Until recently people coming and
going out the Philadelphia turnpike
were compelled to pass through the toll
gate and as regularly as the setting sun
did they expect to find Collector Gem
at his post as they passed by. Several
streets have been opened, however,
which enable the public to successfully
dodge the toll-gate, For instance, a per-
son going out the pike has only to turn
up Twenty-fourth or Twenty-sixth
streets before coming 10 the toll-gate,
pass out one of those streets to Tatnall,
up Tatnall to Thirtieth street, and
thence along that thoroughfare to the
pike again and the toll gate man is com
pletely bafflei. On the other hand,
should person coming in Elliott
avenue from the direction of the Con-
cord toll.gate, desire to pass out the
Philadelphia pike, he can dodge the
toll-gate by driving along Tatnall street
to Thirtieth, and once on that street
easy access to the pike is found.
Travellers coming in the pike from the
direction Of Shellpot, pass along Thir-
tieth street TO Tatnall or Washington,
as both of these thoroughfares allow
NaoJ oSSCoo w hNOhubY anu
thence the journey is made to Market
street. These streets have oil been cut
through during the past year, but only
short time ago were they placed in
condition so as to admit OF travel and
open way for toll-gate dodgers. 1t is
this state of affairs that worries Toll
gate Keeper Gem and in sorrowful
mood he watches the carriages vending
their way up the side streets, ignoring
the toll-gate altogether.
"Toll-gate Keeper Gem realizes that
his occupation is rapidly slipping away
from him." said a citizen Tuesday,
land if the toll-gate is not moved far
ther up the pike soon, there will not be
sufficient tolls to pay the collectors
salary. Why that man actually hates
to see funeral go through without
paying, and more than once he has been
constrained to ask street car conductors
| for tolls"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Mrs. Sallie Ennis, from neighborlhg
point in Chester county, drove here Tues
day to obtain peaches in the Will
mington market. On her way she called
at the residence of her sister-in-law, Mrs
B. II. B. Ennis, Twcnty-third and Tat
nall streets. While hitching the horse,
the animal took fright from some cause
or other, knocking Mrs. Ennis down
and intlicting severe injuries. The
horse's hoofs struck her in the head.
The injured lady was Immediately car
red into the house and DR.. Shortlidgo
summoned. The physician pronounces
the wounds severe and states that his
patient had very narrow escape Of her
life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
Lewes Beach Fisherrnsn,

Secretary Frazer Of the State Board
of Health has received advice from
Surgeon-G General Wyman, superintend-
ent Of Marine Hospital Service, Wash
ington, ID. c., that he will take immc-
diate action against the menhaden fish
ermen who are causing the beach nui-
sance at Lewes. The case will be
brought up in the United States district
court here. Secretary Frazer made the
report August 14th, and on this the
prosecutions will be based.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
CAsHED A BOG US CHECK.
A Jeweler Finds "a Check is Worthless
After the Forgerer Escapes.

A man who gave the name of John
Thomas, and who claimed to oe an en-
ploye of the jackson & Sharp Company,
entered the jewelry store of Frank G.
Bartram, No. 10 East Seventh street,
Saturday night, and presenting check
for SIG, purporting to be drawn by the
jackson Il Sharp Company on the Ma
tional Bank Of Wilmington and Brandy
wine, offered it in payment for two gold
rings and gold necklace he purchased
from the jeweler The jewelry did not
amount to quite SIG, and the jeweler
gave the man the balance in currency.
The stranger was under the influence of
liquor. When Mr.. Bartram took the
check to bank Monday 1t was pro-
nounced forgery. The police are look
ing for the culprit who presented the
bogus check.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Judgments aggregating about $4,000
were entered against James Mills,
manufacturer Of coal wagons at Fourth
and Spruce streets, on Saturday morn
ing, in the prothonotary's office at the
court house. Execution was issued to
Sheriff Gould, who made levy Monday
morning. The following are the judy
ment creditors; Mutual Loan Associa-
tion, $4,000; Robert Mills, $2,316; First
National Bank, $3.50; National Bank
of Wilmington " Brandywine, $1,000.
The establishment has not been closed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
The Fa,ne to oeme Hero.

The West Chester Local Neaos of Tues
day says: eat the meeting of the
Fame Fire Company last evening it was
decided to accept the invitation to visit
Wilmington, Del, on October 18th, to
participate in the big firemen's demon
stration. 1t is altogether probable that
the company will take its hose carriage
down. The matter of hiring band was
taken up and considered, when it was
decided to secure the services of the
Spring City Oornet Band"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

The community of Chadd's Ford is in
the throes of social excitement through
the fact of Louis Hopes, a young bust
ness man of that place eloping with Miss
Carrie Furman, daughter of the Baptist
parson of Chadd's Ford. The young
couple made Camden, N. j., their
Gretna Green, where they were duly,
but quickly married by one of the
numerous hymeneal divines of the New
Jersey nuptial city of refuge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

This hesyy nLAcK line desigilates the course.
Course y doubled tr m Hayerford oolege to sity
In the last road race given by the
Quaker Wheelmen, Albert Beggs Of this
city finished first while w. G. Seeds
made the best time. f. M. Dampman
made the second fastest time while Lee
Hanley finished second in the race.
This fact serves to increase the interest
in the coming event and the entries
from this city are larger than ever be-
fore. The following have decided to
compete for the race; Leonard Pyle,
Lee Hanley, Hickman jackson, @. p.
jackson, B. Frank Mcdaniel, J. L.
Booth, Frank Mayne, Frank Turner, J.
M. Ward, Robert Wier, Clarence Elliott
George Elliott, Clifford Greenman. The
races commence at 1.30 D. M.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
TRAPPED A HICYOLE THEE.
State Detectives bicVey and witsil Al
rest tho Ihiaf and Rprnvpr tim yvbaa

State Detectives aIcVey and witsll Arr
rest the Thief and Recover the Wheel.
The diligence of State Detectives
Witsil and McVey has resulted in the
recovery Of the bicycle Which was
stolen from Mcdaniel & Merrihew a
month ago, and the apprehension of the
colored thief who stole the wheel. The
detectives were put on the case short
time ago, and at once struck the trail
and brought the guilty person to Justice.
He is William Macy, colored, and was
arrested Tuesday below Glasgow and
brought to this city.
The detectives learned that Macy
sold the wheel to a man in Chester
town, Nd, for $25. He then went to
work on the farm of James Field, and
took the place of Anderson, the coiored
man, who assaulted Detective McVey
on July 4th while returning from the
races at the kite-shaped track near Kirk.
wood. In municipal court yesterday
Deputy Judge Cooper held Macy in
$500 bail for court. Detective Witsil
left for Chestertown yesterday to fetch
the stolen bicycle to this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
GREAT wAEE1 EyExr A UG usr 90.
Wilmington wheelmen Are Interested in
tho Twenty-Five Mile Road Race
NmInernns Lncal EntrieN.

NuinerOus Locai Nnbfiess
Considerable interest is manifested
among local wheelmen just now over
the coming 25.mile road race of the
Quaker City wheelmen of Philadelphia
on August 26th. The accompanying
map of the chosen course will be anx-
iously scrutinized by Wilmington wheel
men who will ride in the race. The
course is an entirely new one for 25-
mile contest and has many advantages
over the old ones. The timing will be
accurate in every particular The
officials who start the racers off at
Devon will get back to the track and be
there to time the men as they come in
with the same watches as were used at
the start. The track is reported in ex-
cellent condition and the entries are
numerous.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

George Dill, who was arrested by
State Detective Bernard j. McYey and
Police Captain Kane 10 days ago for the
larceny OF horse from a resident Of
Germantown, was taken to the Kent
county almshouse by State Detective
Witsil Monday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

The Levy Court Commissioners held
their regular weekly session Tues
day, during which principally business
Of routine nature was transacted. On
motion of Chairman Scott, warrant of
1925 was drawn in favor of Robert r.
Morrison for repairs to the Odessa
bridge. Several bills were passed by
the commissioners.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

General Robert V. Allen, mining engi-
neer from Harrisburg, Va, who is here
on business, is attracting attention on
the streets through his gigantic size. He
is the largest man Wilmington has seen
for many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Chief of Police Bagshaw of Chester
was here, Saturday, and stood at the
entrance to Barnum's show for nearly
two hours, in the hopes of catching
some Chester crooks who were expected
there. He missed his game, for the
rascals did not show up.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

The national convention of the Single
Tax Society will convene in Chicago
next week where business of an i'm
portant nature will be transacted. The
Single Tax Society of this city has not
yet erected delegates TO the convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

A. w. Scofield, the fastest wheelman
in England, contemplates coming to this
country at an early day to join the Cash
Price League, and will race in Phila-
delphia Saturday, September I'd, under
the English colors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

The Union Railway Company of
Chester, Pa, has promised the citizens
of that town to introduce a water
sprinkler, 10 be used by the company
along its street tracks. Chester resi-
dents arc very much pleased over the
prospect,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Barlow & Thatcher's cotton mills, at
Rising Sun, which have been closed
about three weeks, resumed operations
Monday with full force of workmen,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Times at Edge Moor are assuming
more cheerful aspect. The Edge Moor
bridge works, it is said, has several con
tracts for small bridges and has con-
tract for large bridge in view.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Thieves on Tuesday looted the hem
hery of William White, milkmap in
Christiana hundred and stole small
tub of butter and a quantity of lard.
The theft has been reported to ths police.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

The rolling mill of the Mccullough
iron works, at North East, Md, has
been put in operation, and the entire
plant started on full time, to run for an
indefinite time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

A not unusual spectacle along the streets
just now is that OF boys bearing linen bags
collecting peach stones found along the
cutters and street curbs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
IYhere work Is nrisl..

The Jackson & Sharp Company is
running full force in all departments,
statements TO the contrary notwith-
standing. During the dull season less
than 100 men have been laid off.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
The piney Grove Races Largely Attended

There was some good racing at Piney
Grove Driving Park Saturday, despite
the hot weather Among the horses
present were Bentonmore, Lady Avon,
May, Matte Russell, Elsie Russell and
Marie G. May, won first heat in 2.57
Lady Avon won second in 2.53, and
Bentonmore won third heat in 2.51 in
the first race. Second race-Mattic Rus
sell won first heat in 2.55, and Marie @.
won the two second heats in 2.57, Elsie
Russell not getting any. There was no
regular schedule races, and there was
only one Sudlersville horse present, as
was expected. 1t is intended to have a
general scheduled race on this track in
the near future, in which all the Sud
lersville horses are expected to be
entered. They have some good horses
and we have some good ones also, and
when everything is in readiness it is
expected that some money may change
hands on the day of the races.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
FIGHTING AT MAHANOY CITY
Men Killed and Wounded in
a Railway Fr5o
TRACTION TRACKS ARE TORN UP
BY a Mob of Enraged Citizens
Tuesday Morning.

The People Assert That the schuyIkiu
Traction Company Failed to Keep Its
Bargain With the City---The Railway
Superintendent and His Men Meet
the Citizens in Pitched Battle Tues
day Morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24
ALONG THE EASTERN Shore
The Austin-Phillips Tragedy
in Dorchester County.
HOMICIDE OF SUNDAY MORNING
'EIkton's Republican Prima-
ries--The Ticket Chosen.

Tho Killing of william t. Phillips by
George e. Austin-- Cambridge Excited
Over the Homtcide--1t Looks Hard for
4 Austin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

This Immediately enraged the people
and stones were fired. Shots from the
car became general, and for awhile a
most terrific battle ensued. Chief
Amore tried TO subdue it, and while in
the act of stopping his men was shot in
the breast and may die. 1t is supposed
he was shot by one of his own men,.
The battle ragged for an hour or more
until the coolest headed people of Gill
berton drew the people away and the
dead and injured were looked after.
William Hughes, aged 10, of Gilber-
ton, an onlooker, was shot and instantly
killed; Richard Connors was shot in tho
hand and legs, not dangerous; Evan
Davis, shot in the leg, which will have
to be amputated; James Hullihan had
his skull fractured by a stone and may
die. Briggs, who started the riot, was
shot by companion, accidentally, re-
ceiving o scalp wound.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

Passenger traffic over the Delaware rail-
road is unusually heavy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-24

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, Aug. 22.-A ter
rible.battle occurred at Gilberton, near
this place this morning Last night citi-
zens of Gilberton tore up the tracks Of
the Schuylkill Traction Company be-
cause the company failed to comply
with the borough ordinance. This
morning the company, with large
force of men, all armed, attempted to
relay the tracks under the supervision
of Assistant Superintendent Richard
Amore.
A battle followed in which James
Parfitt, aged 25, and William Hughes,
citizens, were killed and Evan Davis
and Richard Amore, assistant superin-
tendent of the company, seriously
wounded.
Will Connor was also shot in the
hand and foot. Others are reported in-
jured and the widest excitement pre-
walls.
The tearing up of the Schuylkill Trac-
ton Company's tracks here last night
by the borough officials resulted most
dsastrously. When the officials heard
of the action of the Gilberton people,
they Immediately sent force of men
down to try and effect an amicable
settlement.
When the break in the road was
reached, President II. L. Jones of the
Traction Company, with Richard
Amore of Shenandoah, chief of the
company's police, got off the car and in
few moments had effected a settlement
and work of tearing up the tracks was
stopped. In the car were number of
men taken on at Girardville, members
of the National Guard, who had with
them rifles belonging to the company.
FIRING INTO THE CROWD.
While the railway officials were en-
gagged in conversing with borough off,
GERS, some of the crowd taunted the men,
on board the car and called out "Where
is the Girardville militia" A man
named John Briggs of Girardsville
stepped out and said, "Here we are, you
s. of b." and leyelling his
rifle fired into the crowd killing Richard
Paiffltt, aged 20, single, spectator.
Chief Amore and President Jones had
settled the trouble and Briggs shot over
| Amore's shoulder