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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
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its Setting Apart Yesterday Week by
Bishop Coleman.


The Church House, No. 1909 Tatnall
street, was blessed yesterday week,
by Bishop Coleman, in the presence Of
large gathering.
The impressive ceremonies began
with an invocation, which was followed
by a salutation of peace and the singing
Of the hymn "God of Our Fathers by
Whose Hand Thy Children Still Are
Blessed" A procession was formed,
with the bishop, preceded by his chap
lain, the Rev. A. l. du Pont Coleman,
leading and the Rows. Charles Z. Murray,
II. d. Speakman, NJ. B, Dunlap, p. b.
Lightner, p. @. Pyle and G. A. Hayden
following. II proceeded first to the
dining room and thence to the kitchen,
to the sitting room, to the dormitories
and lastly TO the guests chamber, in
each of which verses appropriate to
the uses to which the rooms are to
be put were read. Next the procession
returned to the reception room, where
the bishop delivered brief address, in
which he spoke of the history of the
st. Margaret Sisterhood, alluded to the
work to be done here and acknowledged
the gift of the house, which was pre-
scented by Mrs. Margaret b. Sharp. Fol-
lowing the singing Of the hymn awake,
my Soul, Stretch Every Nerve" the
bishop concluded the service with the
following declaration: ~ hereby for
mally declare this house to be duly set
apart for church purposes and. to be
known as the Church House in the
name of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Ghost Amen" The offer
tory was liberal, William ]. Fisher led
the singing.
Among those present were the mother
superior, from Boston, a sister from
Philadelphia, and the two sisters who
now occupy the house, Sisters Mary
Dorothea and Vera.
The building is substantial house,
three stories in height and contains
IL rooms. Over the front door is q large
cross, which distinguishes the house
from an ordinary dwelling. In the yes.
thule is shield of quartered oak, hav-
ing on the top and bottom Maltese
cross, and containing the following in
scription: "This house was given to the
Diocese of Delaware by Margaret b.
Sharp in 1885," The house is in need of a
great many articles, list of which will
be announced soon. For the present
the building will be occupied by men,
bers OF the st. Margaret Sisterhood.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
TRIED TO RON 4 TRAIN.


PtTTsBuRo, Pa, Oct. 0.--Great excite
ment was created at the Pittsburg q Lake
Erie depot in this city, about midnight
by a report that an attempt to. wreck
and rob through passenger train No.
q, near Homewood, Pa. had been dis.
covered by the trackwalker between that
point and Wampum.
The news was received from the opera
tor at Homework who stated that the
trackwalker had suddenly come upon o
gang of men while they were engaged in
placing distractions on the tracks. Upon
being discovered the miscreants made for
the track walker, but he was too fleet of
foot, and after long run he reached the
Homewood telegraph office, pale and
exhausted where he told his story.
The operator notified the officials in this
city and several officers were quickly dis
patched to the scene, but the wfeckers had
fled.
PIrrsBURe, Pa, Oct. Gan investigation
of the report that the train wreckcrs had
been interrupted in an attempt to wreck
the Buffalo express on the Pittsburg &
Lake Erie railroad, near Homewood,
shows that the suspicious of the track
walker. were groundless. The express
stopped at the point where the supposed
wreckers were said to have been seen, but
no trace Of them was discovered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
Anniversary and Reception.

Calvary Guild celebrated its fifth ami
versary Thursday night. The occasion was
made the opportunity for rendering a re-
ception to the new rector, the Rev. A. r.
Walker OF Easton, Md, and his wife.
There were vocal and instrumental music
and Rotations, after which the Junior
tons of the guild during the year and con-
cluded with an address of welcome on
behalf of the parish. Bishop Coleman
welcomed Mr.. Walker on behalf of the
diocese and addresses were delivered BY
the Revs. Charles 10. Murray and M. 81.
Dunlap of this city and the Rev q. G.
knight of Philadelphia. Mr.. Walker, in
making acknowledgment expressed CRATE
fulness for the reception and asked the co..
operation of tho Practitioners. Refresh
ments were served and a social time fol-
lowed. The lecture room was thronged
and the best of feeling prevailed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

DR.. Lee r. Pennington of Martinsburg,
W. Va, and Miss NJ. Lareine Hulette
of this city, were married yesterday
week in Hanover Church, the Rev
Lafayette Marks, d. D., officiating.
Harris Robinson, OF Mt. Airy, Pa, was
groomsman, and Mrs. Robinson brides
maid. Miss Helen DEMO was flower
girl. The ushers were Harry Burkhart
of Cumberland, Nd, Harry Baird, Will
liam Carswell and George Thompson.
The bride was gowned in white silk
and wore veil and pearl ornaments.
The bridesmaid was costumed in pearl
silk, trimmed with lace. Miss Denio's
gown was of pink silk. A reception
was held at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, No. 1108 West Sixth street.
Many guests were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
BOLD ooLOBED HIGHWAFMAM.
He Robs Butcher of a Large Sum of
Money. But Is Neatly Captured.

money. But IS Neatly Captured.
A highway robbery in broad daylight
was witnessed ut Second and Tatnall
streets shortly after 10 o'clock Thursday
morning. Joseph Hayes, a butcher
living near Stanton, was relieved of a
large sum of money by Alexander Nc.
Govern, negro. About SIS of the
stolen money was recovered by Officer
Taylor, who ran the negro to the west
yard, where he was captured.
Harry I. Deery, who lives on Tatnall
street near Third, was an eye witness to
the robbery. Deery is lama and is com.
PEELED TO go about on crutches, and
therefore was unable TO render any as
sistance to the victim. He says that
Hayes was very drunk and staggered
into the gutter at Second and Tatnall
streets. He was making his way to the
White Horse Hotel. The negro and
white man were following the
butcher. When the latter staggered
towards the gutter, the negro ran
sacked his pockets and secured in
the neighborhood of $50 in greenbacks.
Some of the money was loose In the
mans pockets, while the balance of the
lucre was found in wallet which Hayes
carried. AS soon as McGovern secured
the money he ran out Second street. He
afterwards gave a portion of his steal.
ings to his companion, it is said. The
latter cannot be found.
Officer Harry Taylor was notified oil
the robbery and started on the hunt for
the negro. He chased him TO the west
yard where he placed the highwayman
under arrest. The negro attempted tc
make way with the money, but the
officer was too slick for him. Noticing
McGovern with his hand in his pockel
the officer made an examination and dis
covered $19 in notes of various denomi
nations. McGovern was taken to thu
city hall and locked up. Hayes, who
was too drunk to realize that he hat
been robbed, was detained as witness
An effort will be made to find the otheI
highwayman and the balance of tn,
stolen money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
uNpArRIorIo @. 4. r. MEN.
They Object to Having Portraits Of the
President and Ylce-Presidsnt In Their
Maasfnn Rano

Ahog OsJ"Ns ~
President and e-Presidsnt In Their
Meeting Room.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, Oct, 5,-The Grand
Army reunion here started in this morn
ing with merry row. The veterans Sc
cured Central Market Hall fora banquet
and campfire.
The decorations of this hall had been
left in tact after the grand Democratic
banquet of last Tuesday. The portraits
of Cleveland and Stevenson, which were
included among the decorations, greatly
annoyed some of the veterans, and last
night the pictures were secretly covered
up with flags.
The Democrats of the town were
incensed at this and many threatened
personal violence if they discovered the
man who had covered up the portraits
The Grand Army men as a rule ap.
proved the action.
About II o'clock this morning, Colonel
Nuding and w. X. Lawfer went to the
hall and tore down the obstruction in
front Of the portraits, and to neutralize
the effect of the Democratic executives
gazing on the veterans they placed the
portraits of Lincoln and Grant by their
sides. This had the effect of quieting
matters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

The Worlds Champion Prize Fighter
Speaks OF His Coming Match with
Mitchell.

The Worlds Champion Prize Fighter
Speaks OF His Coming Match with
Mitchell.
James j. Corbett arrived in this city
last week and appeared at the Grand
Opera House in the play, "At the Bot
tom of the Sea-" During the perform
ance the vanquisher of the man from
Boston spared three rounds with John
Donaldson of Cincinnati. Corbett was
greeted with faint burst OF applause
when he first came on the stage, but at
the close of the sparring contest he re-
tired amidst a tumultuous demonstra.
ton. He exhibited scientific work in
his three-round contest with Donaldson,
and demonstrated his superior skill at
the manly art. He is in perfect health,
stands feet inch in height, and
weighs 1870 pounds in training. His
manner suggests the soubriquet OF Seen
tleman Jim, which he has Justly earned
in the sporting world. He made the fol.
lowing speech Wednesday night: Ladies'
and gentlemen, | thank you all very
kindly for your kind welcome this even.
ing. | am now training for my coming
match with Mr.. Mitchell, and | promise
you will do my level best to keep the
championship this side of the water"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

New Castle Presbytery, which con-
vened at Salisbury Md. adjourned We'd
nesday. The Rev. j. r. Blake of Stan
ton was elected moderator. The matter
OF the individual applying to a Presby-
terrain minister for baptism by INNER.
sion was discussed and the sentiment
expressed was that the individual ought
to join the Baptist church. The reports
were of most encouraging nature. II
was decided to establish home mission.
airy sustentation fund. The presbytery
adjourned to meet in this city DURING
the session of the Synod of Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
nIoo Raward. SION

The reader Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the, only positive cure
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly on
the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the. disease and giving the patient
strength by building up the Constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith in lis
curative powers that they offer One Hum
dred Dollars for any case that il fails 10
cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address
+. J. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. &c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

An incident of the patriotism of the
American youth was noted Thursday
when trio of bright young lads, rang
ing In age from 9 to II years, came to
EVERY EVENING office to learn the re.
suit of the yacht race between the Vigi-
liant and the Valkyrie. All was dark
about the building, but the young hope.
fuls caught sight of the bulletin board
inside of the hallway, and on the APP
pearance of a reporter they eagerly
asked about the result of the great race.
They were given the desired informa.
ton and were delighted to know that,
while the ValkyHe was in the lead in
the drifting match, the Vigilant had moi
lost the race. 1t was good illustration
OF the patriotism of the American youth
of to-day
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
WILL TRY nrPNoTIsM.
Novel Attempt by the Authorities to II
tort Confession From Supposed Mu

Novel Attempt by the Authorities to FIX
tort a Confession From Supposed Muir
derer.
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 6.--The HdndelsbaM of
this city says that the officials who are
trying to unraval the mystery surround
ing the disappearance of Mrs. De Jong
have, after comforting with several eminent
physicians, decided TO place De Jong, the
woman's husband, under hypnotic infiu-
ence and thus endeavor to obtain informa-
ton that will clear up the mystery.
1t may be pointed out, however, that
even should DE Jong confess that no
killed his wife, as is strongly suspected he
could not be convicted upon Confession
obtained in this manner, II has been
decided that two eminent physicians will
try the experiment
The story of Mrs. De longs disappear
ance has excited general interest, not only
in Holland, but also in England. Prior to
her marriage she was Miss Sarah Anna
Berkshire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Charles Thomas. janitor at the city hall,
saw an Irish setter which was seized with
n fit at Sixth and Shipley streets on Fri.
day. Several persons who thought the
dog was mad wanted TO kill it. Thomas
dashed several buckets of water on the
setter and then picking it up, carried the
animal to the city hall. He placed it in
the cellar along side of the heater to dry.
The register Of the dog is No. 2,579. There
Is SUCH a tag issued to Mrs. Jose Herd of
Elsmere.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
NOT A LOTTERY SCHEME.
Officers of the National Benefit Trust
Company Defend Their Concern.

DENVER, Col, Oct. 5.-President Wheat
croft of the National Benefit Trust Com.
pany, who was arrested Yesterday, stated
last night that his company is doing bust
ness in 10 different states; that their
methods are legitimate and that its plan
have been favorably commented upon by
eastern tinanciers.
Secretary Friedlander, who but recently
came from London, says the company is
not based OH the lottery plan of bond in
yestment companies, but is modelled after
the plan Of the National Benefit Trust
Company of England. The arrests, he
asserts. are mere spitework.
President Wheatcroft came from Bir-
mingham, England. last year. deputy
sheriff has gone to 0uray to arrest X. NJ.
Ostrahood, charged with completely in the
alleged frauds in the operations Of the
cOmpany.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
Second vicO.prosldent American c' EXPRESS ! pres,


READING. Pa. Oct. 5.-This morning at
$50 o'clock the 200 visiting members of
the Pennsylvania Loyal Legion left in a
special train over the Philadelphia &
Reading road for the Gettysburg battle.
field, where they unfurled flag over
General Meade's headquarters, the legion
that place. The flag was unfurled by
George Gordon Meade, the 15.years.old
grandson of the Gettysburg commander,
General Gregg and Governor Pattison de-
liyered addresses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
ROYAL BLUE CARS DETAILED.
A Spreading Frog Causes an Accident on
the Is. a. o. Railroad.

The Royal Blue express on the Balti-
more ~ Ohio railroad due to leave Della
ware avenue station at $50 o'clock met
with an accident at Boothwyn shortly
after o'clock Friday morning. The train
was composed of an engine, one combi-
cars. Ii arrived at Boothwyn almost on
time, The accident was caused by a
spreading frog, which derailed the passen-
ger coaches. They were dragged over the
track and the ties were torn up for almost
half mile by reason of the accident.
Traffic both east and west was DELAYED
several hours. A wrecking train was dis.
patched from the Delaware avenue station
as soon as the accident was made known,
and it was IL o'clock before the wreck was
cleared away and traffic again restored.
No one was injured in the accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Fl. NJ. Gillespie of Port Deposit was
married Wednesday TO Miss Annie A.
Allen of this city. The ceremony was
performed at the residence of the brides
parents, No. 616 Franklin street, by the
Rev. F. Burgette Short. Christy Jack
OF Port Deposit was groomsman and
Miss Maud Ice bridesmaid. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gillespie went TO Washington to
pass their honeymoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Mrs. Alfred Herman. living at Twenty
fourth and Monroe streets. was kicked by
a horse and severely injured. in the neigh
borhood Of her home, Thursday. Accord
ing TO the statement of an eye witness TO
the affair. Dog Catcher Hayden was driy-
ing horse TO the pound when it ran up on
the pavement, and throwing up Its heels,
kicked Mrs. Herman on the b. ad and nose
infiicting a wound five inches long. The
wound was dressed by DR.. J. L. France
who reports that the patient is doing as
we'll as expected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
Accidentally shot In the Thigh.

Miss Kate Dougherty, who lives with
Eugene O'Keefe at Rockland, was /, acct
dentally shot in the right thigh Thursday
afternoon. The young woman was un-
loading pistol and while extracting the
cartridges the weapon exploded. The
bullet entered the thigh. and was DETECTED
toward the knee. DR., f. Harvey Day was
summoned and bad little difficulty in ex-
tracing the bullet. The woman is re-
covering,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

New York. Oct. 6.-The Erie Railroad
Company's Worlds Fair excursion left
Jersey City, yesterday, with 294 passengers.
In addition to the large numbers of people
from stations along the line, the party
was augmented at Binghamton by nearly
800 excursionists from points on the Della
ware & Hudson railroad. On its arrival
in Chicago the excursion will probably
consist of five special trains with over |, 400
excursionists from New York State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
Thouehtful and Generous yyorkmep

The treasurer and managers of the Della
ware Hospital gratefully acknowledge the
receipt of S36.S5. amount contributed hy
the workmen of the machine shop and
foundry of the j. Morton Poole Company
mands upon the hospital never were
greater and this timely assistance is thor
oughly appreciated,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

NORTHEAST, Oct. 5.-The Maryland CLAW
Company, recently organized by Baltimore
capitalists for mining and refining kaolin,
buying the old Hanna property, near
Northeast, has leased the Hdnt property
lucky find has been made. A vein of q O01
cubic feet was struck few days ago. and
preparations are now being made to put
the entire plant In operation, which will
give employment to about 100 hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
MASONIC OFFICERS.

Elections by the Grand Lodge of Della
ware, A. +. A. NJ. --Appointive Offices
Filled.
The session of the Grand Lodge of
Delaware, A. +. A. NJ, closed Thursday.
A crayon portrait of John B. Book, the
retiring grand master, was presented to
the Grand Lodge, and Past Grand Mas.
ter Book was presented with handsome
gold badge denoting his rank.
The officers for the ensuing year were
elected and the appointive offices filled.
They were installed as follows;
Grand Master, Eldad l.. Clark of
Union Lodge, No. Z, Dover.
Deputy Grand Master, Virginius V.
Harrison of Oriental Lodge, No. 81,
Wilmington.
Senior Grand Warden, James e. Dut-
ton of Hiram, No. 81, Seaford.
Junior Grand Warden, David G. Rose
of Hiram, No 25, Newark.
Grand Treasurer, Lewis B. Morrow of
Temple, No. IL, Wilmington.
Grand Secretary, Benjamin r. Bar
tram of Lafayette, No. Ia, Wilmington.
Grand Chaplain, Lewis II. Jackson OF
Eureka, No. 90, Wilmington.
Senior Grand Deacon, Harvey F.
Smith Of Harmony, No. 10, Smyrna.
Junior Grand Deacon, Jacob Fl. Emer-
son of Union, No. 8, Middletown.
Grand Marshal, l. M. Finn of Arm
strong, No. 20, Newport.
Grand Sword Bearer, Elwood L. vii.
son of ST. Johns, No. 2, New Castle.
Senior Grand Steward, George Nc
lntyre Of du Pont, No, 30, du Points
Mills.
Junior Grand Steward, Roscoe F.
Baylis of Washington, No. 1, Whining.
ton.
Grand Tyler, George K. Yates Of
Lafayette, No. ID, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
THE LOCKE P.4RTY VIoTORIoUs.
Jones Defeated by the OHicial Canvass of
the Election In indian Territory.

the Election In Indian Territory.
TUsKAHoMA, I. r., Oct. 5.-The Choctaw
Council yesterday canvassed the votes for
national officers who were elected last
August. Although the Jones party had a
majority in both houses, and many ballot
boxes were thrown out, still all the cand.
dates on the Locke ticket were elected by
large majorities.
The Locke men were jubilant and will
control the legislation at this session Of the
Council.
There are some big schemes coming up
before the council, among which will be
provisions for the sale of 5000, 900 acres oil
land now leased to the government for the
use of the Commanches and kiowas. This
means about 81, 100000 more cash for the
Choctaws, and they are all anxious to get it,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
a Patent Cartridge Invention.

William G. Bush of this city is the
inventor of new cartridge which has
been patented. The cartridge has a
breech block having conical chamber
in the end Of the cylinder. The shell Is
in two sections. There is probability
of the new cartridge being used in the
army in case the tests prove satisfactory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

81. LOUIS, No., Oct. GA special to the
Globe Democrat from the City of Mexico
says the well. known newspaper Don
gulLots of that city, has been suppressed
~ inc government. large force Of police
editor, FREDERICK Garcia, and five corn.
posters, have been arrested and are con-
fined in Belem prison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

~ HARRlsnuRe, Pa. Oct. 5.-Benjamin F.
little 9-years-old girl, Agnes Cooper Wright,
at Hummelstown, September 10Th, was
this morning sentenced to be hanged, the
court having, after hearing the plea of
guilty and hearing the testimony, fixed
the grade of the crime as murder in the
first degree. Tennis took his sentence in u
nonchalant manner,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

John Gray and Miss Mary H. Rowand
were married last Thursday at the resi-.
dence of the bride, Eleventh and Pop
lar streets, by the Rev. b. +. Jester, Mr..
Gray is more than 70 years old and the
father of the Rev. j. w. Gray, pastor of
Hampden M. p. Church, Baltimore. The
couple went to Maryland this morning
TO pass their honeymoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
A WoMAN's NARRoW ESCAPE.
Run Down by Milk Wagon, She Has a
Close Call From Serious Accident er
Child Also Escapes Injury.


Close Call From Serious Accident Her
Child Also Escapes Injury.
Mrs. Carrie Demby, colored, who lives
beyond Market street bridge. along the
causeway, started to market last Friday,
with her six-years-old child accompanying
her. AT Front and Market streets the
woman was startled by asouth-bound cleo
trio car, which sounded the danger signal
and in her haste to avoid the approaching
car she did not see q milk wagon, owned
by George Anderson, approaching from
the westerly side of Market street.
The woman and the child were caught
right on the crossing and knocked down.
The front wheel of the milk wagon passed
over. both, but strange to say neither was
seriously injured. The pair lay with their
heads under the wagon when rescued by
Officer Kelleher and Others. The driver
stopped the wagon after the front wheels
had passed over the couple. who lay at
right angles with the wagon, their heads
under the. vehicle. The woman escaped
with few bruises as did also the child.
They walked home without assistance.