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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
FORMER WILMlNGTONIAN HONORED.
The Late Postmaster at Detroit, Miohi-
gan, Remeln bered by Employee

gan, Remembered by Employees.
The Detroit (SIich,) Daily Tribune of
October LIST contains the following;
"Ellwood L. Hance was busy in his
private office at the postotiice building
last night, closing his accounts with
Uncle Sam preparatory to turning over
the management of the office to the new
postmaster, John ]. Enright, when he
was summoned down stairs to the mail
ing room in the annex. There he found
most of the 1876 carriers and the 100
clerks and chiefs of departments as
sembled. In u minute they had him
hemmed in circle. John w. Watkins,
chief of the money order department,
then climbed upon a table and in some
well-chosen words presented Mr.. Hance
with solid silver tea service, purchased
from Sturgeon & Company. The service
was inscribed "Ellwood IT.. Hance,
From the Employees of the Detroit Post.
Office. He Lives Twice Who Lives the
First Life Well, September 80, 1898"
"Mr. Hance, replying to the address,
SAID that whatever success he had
achieved during his term as postmaster
was due to the loyalty and industry of
the employees. He trusted they would
work as hard to make Mr.. Enright's adj
mlnistration G. success as they had
worked for him.
"Chief Clerk Swan stepped out from
the crowd when Mr.. Hence finished
speaking and on behalf of the new
postmaster presented him with a
diamond PIN"
MIR. Hance is well-known in this city,
where he resided from his early youth
until about 10 years ago, when he went
to Detroit. He is 43 years of age and
leading member of the Detroit bar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Building Inspector Dohl reports the
following permits issued during the
week ended at noon Saturday:
W. b. Austin, repairs, No. 521 Poplar
street.
}. Quinn, one-story frame kitchen,
northwest corner b and Ciaymont streets,
George Downward, two-story back
building, south side of Claymont street,
between @ and d streets.
A. L. Johnson, alteration, No. 705
Market street.
John H. Monsey, one-story open shed,
Maryland avenue and Chestnut street.
Thomas Samworth, addition to Della.
ware Hospital.
John Olulvena, five two-story brick
dwellings, south side of Fourth street,
between du Pont and Clayton.
A. Tuchton, one-story brick kitchen,
No. 81 Lombard street.
Twelve chimneys were also con.
demned,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
THE RED MEN.


Annual Session OF the Great Council OF
the United States.
The annual session of the Great Coun-
Gil of the United States, lmp'd 0. II. NJ,
held recently at Des Moines, Iowa, was
a notable occasion. The attendance was
larger than at any previous meeting of
the eminent body and much enthusiasm
was manifested. OF the IL past great
incohonees living 10 were present, one
Of whom was Joseph Pyle. Ile has
been member of the body since 1859,
and in membership is its Oldest repre-
sentative. Several years ago some of
the past great incohonees met and
promised that when any Of those then
assembled died the survivors would bury
him, and of those who thus covenanted
only three suryIve-Mr. Baker of Penn
syivania, Judge Lindsay of Maryland,
and Mr.. Pyle.
Most OF the great chiefs and represen-
tatives arrived in Des Moines on Mon
day and that evening they attended
union meeting of Red Men, which was
held in Keokuk's wigwam, The next
morning the great chiefs and represen-
tatives, preceded by the reception COM
mittee anu band Of music, proceeded
in body from the Sayory Hotel, the
headquarters of the Great Council, to
Cycling Hall, where the annual session
was held. There reception was had.
DR.. +. ID. Wiley, great minnewa, was
master OF ceremonies and addresses us
follows were delivered Address of well
come on behalf of the State of Iowa.
Hon. w. NJ. Mcfarland, Secretary Of
state; response, Judge Robert T. Daniel
Of Georgia, great junior sycamore; ad-
dress on behalf Of the city of Des
Moines, Hon. Lafayette Young of the
Commercial Exchange; response, An
drew IL. Patton of Massachusetts, great
senior sycamore; address on behalf of
the Great Council of Iowa, Hon. j. Fl.
Campbell, ex-mayor; response, Il. L.
PeckinpauGh, great incohonee; address
on behalf OF the fraternities of Des
Moines, DR.. L. r. Hutchins; response,
Judge Joseph Suit of Indiana, great
tocakon. The speeches were inter.
spersed with music by the band. That
evening ball was given in honor of
the supreme body. Instead of going to
the ball Mr.. Pyle, accompanied by
Joseph w. Coley, went to the Presby-
terrain church and attended Il reception
given by the Kings Daughters. They
were received most cordially. On We'd
nesday evening there was union meet
ing of the Degree of Pacahontas at
raimah's wigwam.
The Great Councils session was chiefly
notable for the very important business
transacted On the committees Della
ware was represented as follows: Appeals
and grievances, Howard Il. staats; state
OF the order, B. F. Sheppard; memorials,
MI Pyle. Report was made that the
orders membership had increased 30
QUO during the year; also, that the re.
ceipts from all sources amounted to
$1,732, 672.01, that $780,, 904.31 were paid
as sick benefits and $8,T04.91 were paid
to widows and orphans. Mr. Pyle is
the great keeper of wampum.
The next session will be held at Bing.
hamton, N. Y. On that occasion the
biennial election will take place.
The Dclawareans journeyed via
Niagara Falls and Chicago and spent
several days at the Worlds Fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
a DisaRAcEruL rIGnr
An Exciting Row Caused by Contentie
Over Right of Way.

NN Asp" Shuhtu contention
Over Right of Way.
An exciting and disgraceful fight be.
tween two teamsters occurred Tuesday
about 8 o'clock, on French street, be-.
tween Third and Fourth. The driver
OF the United States mail wagon was
driving up the street and the driver Of
one of Harvey & Sisters grocery wagons
was driving down the thoroughfare,
Both teams were on the city railway
track and both drivers stubbornly re-.
fused to turn aside. The teams were
not stopped and the result was COLI
sion.
The colored driver of the mail WAGON
was hurled from his vehicle and fell
under his horses feet. He was not
seriously hurt, however, his injuries
consisting only of few scratches. By.
ISLANDERS pulled him from his perilous
position. After he had been rescued he
followed the grocery team, which then
was continuing down the street, and,
picking up stone, threw it at the occu.
pants Of the wagon. The missile struck
one OF the men in the vehicle, but did
not badly hurt HIM. The infatuated
negro also produced revolver, but did
not fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

At Thursdays session of the Sunday.
school convention of the Wilmington dis
trict of the Philadelphia Conference of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church, held
in Bethel Church, officers as follows were
elected: President, Rev. W. II. Davis of
Philadelphia; Vice-President, Rev. w. H.
Heard of Wilmington; Secretary, Mrs. A.
5. Carly of Wilmington; Assistant Score.
Howard NJ. Naudain delivered an address
OF welcome and the Rev. Christopher Jones
of Smyrna responded. Papers were read
by Mrs. NJ. II. Francis, the Rev. ]. 4.
Mitchell and the Rev r NJ. Laws ESSAYS
and discussion were the features of Friday
mornings session.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
MoToKMAN soMMERs DEAD.
He Dies Mt His Home No. s44 Spruc
Street SATURDAY. Afternoon


Thomas NJ. Sommers, a motorman en-
ployed by the Wilmington City Railway
Company, died at his home. No. Si4 Spruce
street, at o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Death was attributed to typhoid fever,
which it is said was brought on by shock
occasioned by the accident which resulted
in the death Of s-years-old Joseph Hewitt,
in July last
DR.. William P. Miller, who attended
Sommers, at the outset called DR.. John P,
Wales in consultation and the conclusion
reached was the sick man was suffering
from nervous prostration, which eventu.
ally led to typhoid fever. The patient was
delirious part of the time and spoke of the
accident which caused the death of the lad.
Although Sommers was in no way to
blame for the accident, 1t prayed upon his
mind and at intervals he spoke of the acct
dent and rehearsed the thrilling scene Of
the little ones death. He was u member
of the Ancient Order of Hibernlans 81.
Mary's Beneficial Association and the
Irish National Association. The funeral
took place on Monday. The remains
were shipped to Port Carbon, Pa, for
burial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

In the absence of President Hubbard the
Rev. \. y. Barrett presided at the meeting
Of Wilmington NJ. Il. Preachers Associa.
ton Monday morning. The Rev. ]. P. Otis
conducted devotional exercises and the
Rev. J. b. Quigs served as critic. Current
events were reported by the Rev. John
France. The Keys. w. g. Rooms, George
y. Wood, W. Il. Tomkinson, j. b. Quigg,
Isaac Jewell, William l.. White, A. s.
Mowbray, +. Burgette Short, w. A. Wise
II. s. Dulaney, +. +. Carpenter. Delplaine
Collie, Moses Bullock and j. r. Dill, re-
ported their Sunday work. Mr.. Mowbray
read paper on ministerial Education, .
and remarks on the subject were made by
Messrs, Quigg, Jewell, France, Otis and
Tomkinson. The question, Can a Man
Who Keeps the Ten Commandments Be
Saved n which was asked by Mr.. Short
was referred to Mr.. Jewell The curators
reported for next Monday paper by Mr..
Otis. Mr.. Carpenter pronounced the bene-
diction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Montgomery Blair, Hon. Samuel Ham
hleton, Judges John NJ. Robinson,
Joseph A. Wickes, Frederick Stump
and others. Yet, with all this array Of
talent and influence against him, on the
final ballot in the Democratic caucus
Mr.. Groome received 81 Of so votes cast.
Before reaching his 40th year Mr..
Groome had been member of the Re-
form convention, twice member of the
assembly, governor of the State and
United States Senator.
Mr.. Groome's last public position was
that of collector of customs at the port
of Baltimore, to which he was appointed
by President Cleveland on February
18th, 1886. He served four years, being
succeeded by Hon. William NJ. Marine,
the present incumbent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
RIoT AT HOLLY OAK.
Italians Come to blows and Free Fight
Ensues Among tho Swarthy Citizens.

"~N'NN-'
Ensues Among the Swarthy Citizens,
a riot occurred at Holly Oak ON the
Philadelphia, Wilmington s. Baltimore
railroad Sunday afternoon. A person
who spent the afternoon at one of the
clubhouses there reports that tibet Italians
became intoxicated from drinking key
of beer and started riot. An eye wit
ness saw one Italian knock another
down with huge club while another
had his arm laid open with a razor. The
swarthy citizens were cut and bleeding
from the fight.
Their names could not be learned, but
it is said some Of them are employed as
laborers on the railroad, and live in a
small shanty near Holly Oak station.
County Constable Thomas Reardon
went to Holly Oak, Monday, and ar
rested several Italians who were con-
cerned in the disgraceful riot of Sunday
last. Pasquale Blanc and Mary Blanc
We're arralgned before Justice Frank e..
Smith, charged with assaulting Eliza
beth Charles. They were each fined $40
ana costs, Joseph Blanc is fugitive from
Justice, but Constable Resrdon is max
ing every effort to apprehend him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
A Stable Catches Fire.

Fire broke out in the stable of Charles
w. Gooding, at Eighth and Morrow
streets, shortly before midnight Monday
night, consuming quantity of hay and
straw and entailing loss of $i50 to
Mr.. Gooding's building, and damaging
the stable OF james +, Sutton, adjoining,
to the extent Of 5000. The origin of the
fire is unknown. Five horses were re-
moved from the stables with safety and
all the vehicles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Robert Brady was arraigned in mu-
nicipal court, Tuesday morning, on the
charge of drunkenness preferred BY j.
@. Cannon, special officer employed
by the p, W. & B. Railroad Company.
The officer testified that he found Brady
sleeping under freight car at the foot
OF Third street, last Monday. His head
was resting on the rail, making his posi-
ton very dangerous. A fine of 81 and
costs was imposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
IN ELOPEM ENT.
Henry Eichenberg Runs Away with the
Wife of Baker Schneider.

Mrs. Amelia Schneider, wife of Gottleib
Schneider, baker, llO6 Conrad street,
eloped, Friday night, with their boarder,
Henry Eichenberg.
They took with them Mr.. Schneider's
gold watch and all the furniture. When
Mr.. Schneider returned from work this
morning. he found only the stove, the pot
and box of clothes.
Eichenberg is a married man and has
his wife and children in Gadebuscb, Ger
many.
He came here about two years ago and
works at the abattoir. He has been board
ing at Schneiders over year.
Mrs. Schneider is president of the Ladies'
Society of the Wilmington Turngemeinde.
Eichenberg is also member of the Turn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Howard Minich, lineman employed
by the Postal Telegraph Co. on Tuesday
morning, scaled to the top of the iron
pole on the very summit of the CLAYTON
House and adjusted the halyards pre-
paratory to raising the flag on top Of
the building. The lineman climbed the
iron pole without any assistance, other
than his arms and legs, and after the
work had been done glided gracefully
down the pole and departed for his
duties elsewhere.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
WORK on the Electro Light Plant.

opecieiOorrespcnuehSeo OF Sazette and journal
SMYRNA. Oct. 10.-The poles for the
electric light plant have arrived and are
being distributed along the streets. A
large force of workmen has been employed
the past week digging holes. A shipment
of wire came Saturday by the steamer
Ella. The contract for building the
electrical station has been awarded to q.
W. Taylor of this town. and Il. A. Mitchell
of Wilmington. has been given the CON
tract for the roofing materials and putting
the same on the building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

The following officers-elects Wash
ington Lodge, l. o. o. f., OF New Castle,
were installed Monday: N. G., Robert
A. Burnsi V. G., Harry ]. RotLrock; K.
s., George A. Smith; P. s., Fred Shaw;
T., William 9. Grimes; W., George
Hewlett; Con-, Samuel Barns; r. s.
N. G., William Jolly; l.. S. N. a., Harry
Montgomery; X. S. V. G., Robert q.
Gordon; L. S. V. G., John Kern; r. S. S.,
John Point; l. g., Theodore Atkins;
o. G., John B. Montgomery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
The Yacht Marina Purchased.

The yacht Marina, of Corinthian
Yacht Club, has been purchased by
Harry Trlggs, Charles H. Foulk and
William Frederick of this city. All of
the purchasers are members of the vii.
mington Yacht Club.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
May Lose the sIght OF an Eve.

While at work in the shops of the
Diamond State rolling mills Monday
George Hanley was struck in the left
eye with flying piece of red-hot iron
and may lose the sight of the injured
optic. His injuries were dressed by
DR.. Henry Patterson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
POLICE CoMlfISsToNERs MEET.


The Board of Police Commissioners
met last Monday. Chief Dolan reported
the resignation of Patrolman Charles
Clayville which was accepted. The
board received communication from
the clerk of Council stating that the
city auditor had scratched the name of
Carmen di Mare from the payroll. The
commission will answer the communica.
ton. N"
The board refused to grant the request
of Special Officer Simon Dougherty ask
ing that he be promoted to sergeant.
Ferdinand Chairs was appointed a
special officer for the Warren Club,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

The officers of the Grand Lodge Of Della.
ware, A. o. U. W., have received invita-.
tons to visit the Worlds Fair October
2Sth, which will be United Workmenis
Day. Several of the recipients will prob
ably accept. A feature Of the affair will
be addresses by prominent members Of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
si6,742.l7
Sl6.7I2.17

On motion of Joseph Pyle the proper
officers were instructed to draw on City
Council for the usual appropriation.
The board discussed the subject of in
Producing additional gas fixtures in No.
! school and the matter was postponed
until next meeting night.
On motion of Mr.. Coyle the commit
tee on new building was authorized to
inquire into the purchase of an addi-
tional piece of land adjoining the new
grammar school.
The board accepted the invitation of
the State FiremaTs Association to
participate in the freman's demonstra-
ton.
John Pyle rendered his resignation as
chairman of the repair committee. The
matter was laid over until the next
meeting. In the meantime the board
will endeayor to induce Mr.. Pyle to re-
consider his resignation as chairman of
the repair committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Thieves entered the hosiery factory of
Taylor and Hawthorne, Thirteenth and
Lombard streets, late Saturday night
and stole 80 pairs of hose and Quantity
OF underclothing. Entrance was effected
by forcing open a window.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

The annual missionary meeting of the
Delaware Branch of the Women's Aux
iliary began Thursday in st. Johns
Church. The Rev. George Pomeroy
Allen of Bethlehem, Pa, preached, and
routine business was transacted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Twelve-years-old John Balling, living
at Fourth and Adams streets, was
severely scalded by lard while at work
at the place of Beste g. Brother, Eighth
and Morrow streets, Saturday. He was
removed to his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Louis Wiederman, in municipal court
Tuesday, charged Dog-Catcher Hay
den with unlawfully pointing loaded
9evolver at his head. Hayden waived a
hearing and was held in 500 bail for
the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
sonooL noARp MArrEKs.
The New Building TO be Designated the
Washington traxnmar School, No. I'd.


Washington Grasnmar School, No. 20.
At the meeting OF the Board Of Edu-
catiop on Monday S. II. Smith occupied
the chair in the absence of Charles Il.
Baird. The committee on new buildings
report that the consent of the owners of
the property adjoining the new gram
mar school had been obtained for the
purpose of running drain pipes over the
adjacent land. The contract for laying
the pipes was awarded to Harry A.
Miller.
The building committee was given
authority TO have the electric wiring
done at the new school.
The board discussed the ACCESSIBILITY
of applying a permanent name to the
new school.
Mr.. Turner moved that the building
be designated Washington school, No. "a.
Mr.. Coyle moved to amend by
designating the building the A. II.
Grimshaw grammar school No. "a.
The amendment was lost. The board
then voted on the original motion,
which was adopted. The Institution
will therefore be called the Washington
grammar school No. "a.
Joseph Pyle called the attention of
the board TO the present condition of
finances and said the board would be
compelled to sail very close to the wind.
He suggested that all unnecessary i'm
provements be postponed and urged the
necessity of curtailing expenses in the
future. He said the board might get an
appropriation Of $4,000 or they might
get 5000, but 1t was very uncertain
and it was problem the finance COM
mittee was unable to solve
The committee on No. 90 school re-
ported that new 12-foot tubular boiler
had been placed in the building by
Benjamin f. Shaw, and proved very
satisfactory.
The finance committee submitted the
following report:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
A Polo saxareIx Rnrnsa.

A pole whose name is unknown was
severely burned by bar of red hot iron
while at work in the Diamond State
rolling mills Monday. His injuries
were dressed by DR.. Henry Patterson,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

Miss Margaret Edgar and Jacob
klund, formerly of this city, were mar
rled Monday at the home Of the brides
parents, No. 3944 Market street, Phila-
delphia. A number of friends from
this city attended the wedding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
PEGIsTERs ORDER.

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, sept. %, 1898.
Upon the application of Eiihu d. TAlley, Ad-
ministrator OF Charles 4. Talley late Of Brandy
wine hundred, in said county, deceased, 1t
Is ordered and directed by the Register that the
Administrator aforesaid give notice OF grant
ing OF Letters OF Administration upon the
estate ol the deceased, with tho date of grant
lag thereof, by causing advertisements 10 be
Letters In SIX of the most public places Of the
county Of New Castle, requiring all persons
having demands against the estate to present
tho same, or abide by IN Act of Assembly In
such case made and provided; and also cause
the Same 10 be Inserted within the same period
in the DELAWARE GAZETTE AND STATE JOURNAL
a newspaper published in Wilmington, DEL,
and TO be continued therein two months.
Given under the hand and Seal of ONCE
Of the Register aforesaid, at Wilmington,
L. s.]in NeY Castle County aforesaid, the day
and year above written.
]. WILKINS COOCH, Register.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

The Jackson Sc Sharp Company has
contracted to furnish the mill work for
26 fine dwellings to be erected in New
York and has also contracted to furnish
the mill work for the Reading railroad
station in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
Grocery Store Clnsai.

The sheriff hs; closed the grocery store
of George h. Miller, No. 5O1 King street,
under judgments entered at the prothono.
tarys s eliiee at the court house aggregating
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

WARREN LOSES TO HAvERFoRp,

The Warren Athletic Club went to
Haverford Saturday and were defeated
by the Haverford College team by a
score of 80 to O. The Warren Club put
patched up team in the field, but
nevertheless managed to hold the Haver-
ford boys down to 80 points. Rothwell
was injured during the game and gave
way to Green, who took his place at
right guard. Two Commute halves
were played. The teams lined up as
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12

By fall from chair at his home No.
ZIG Robinson street Sunday Emmons
Koszkoski, aged 5 years, dislocated his
leg. He was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-10-12
JAMES BLACK GROOME DEAD
Ex-Governor of Maryland and
Ex-U. S. Senator.
HIS DEATH WAS RATHER SUDDEN
The Fatal Illness Began Only
Sunday Week.

Taken to Baltimore From Elkton-- His
Career in Maryland Politics. Member
of the Legislature, Governor, United
States Senator and Collector of the Port
Of Baltimore.