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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
A Young MAN SHoT.

Lewes' Ghost Excitement eliminates In
u Rather Serious Shooting Affair.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
LEwEs, Oct. 25.-The excitement regard
ing the ghost scare eliminated Tuesday
night, shortly after clock, in the shoot
ing of George Marshall son of Jacob A.
Marshall. The young man is Is years OF
age. The circumstances are as follows:
Marshall, with one or two companions
about his own age, was going through
dark alley running from Market street to
Mulberry, near tho NJ. Il. Church, on his
way home from visiting an uncle on Mar
ket street. When near the corner of the
church some one fired pistol from
crowd Of boys Standing at the corner of
the alley, OH Market street, ball from
which penetrated his back, striking the
shoulder blade and making a severe
though probably not fatal wound. His
companions assisted him to the Office of
DR. III. II. Burton, who probed unsuceess-
fully for the ball and dressed the wound.
Another search was made fol. the ball
without success yesterday morning. Dr.
Burton thinks the ball may be imbedded
under the shoulder blade or have fallen
out when the bone was struck, A second
bali was fired. which struck the church,
doing no damage.
The theory as TO the cause of the shooting
is that the crowd mistook Marshall for the
supposed gnosl uhu iIreu' NO pfoNoeatoh
was given by Marshall to any one in the
crowd, and as he is q peaceable, quiet
young man. never known to be in quar-.
rels or in the habit of disturbing the
peace, no motive can be assigned for the
rash act.
1t has been habit Of reckless boys and
young men, white and black, to carry
pistols and fire them off in certain locali
ties in town at night, disturbing the peace
nilIZPna.
is probably the outcome of this wicked
practice. The young man is able to wall
about aud will probably soon be out o
danger,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

Legion of the Red Gross.

The Grand Council OF Delaware, L. o.
re, was organizedWednesday night at the
headquarters of st. Andrew Council, in
Red Mems Hall. About TO past conf
manders were in attendance. Frank A,
Mitchell presided and DIR. John a. Robb.
Jr., served as secretary. Officers for the
ensuing year were elected and include the
following: Grand Commander, DIR.
Swithin Chandler; Grand Recorder, Dr.
John A. Robb, Jr.; Treasurer. Il. e. Gaus ;
Trustees. N. l.. Henderson, Horace G..
Rettew and w. N, Mccormick. Only past
commanders are eligible for membership.
The grand body will be instituted next
Wednesday evening, on which occasion
Supreme Commander Ackley is expected
To be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
VEST FoN HEELE Rs.
Some Curious Statements About the New
Filter Of the Water Department.

Filter of the Water Department.
A GAZETTE reporter Thursday morn
ing saw William ID. Morrow, u young
Democrat who worked for six months on
the filter at the Water Department and
was recently laid off. Mr.. Morrow thinks
he was discharged simply because he WAS
n Democrat. Water Commissioner II. Il.
Pickles says not,
MIR. Morrow is Democratic challenger in
the Seventh district, Sixth ward. The reg
istration place is opposite the filter, and
Mr.. Pickles saw him as he was attending
to his political WORK. He properly OBJ
tained leave of absence from his forman,
before attending the registration. Last
Monday he was laid off. Although his
foreman had told him Saturday night he
would be kept at work.
Mr.. Morrow admits that he showed a
copy of the mixed school photograph
among his fellow workmen. He says he
knows of one man, who is Republican
worker, who was discharged by Chief En-
gineer Bond for inattention to his work,
and was Immediately hired again by Mr..
Pickles. The man was subsequently dis
charged again by Engineer Sellers, and
though Mr. Pickles rayed about it he did
not put him to work again.
At the time he was laid off, Mr.. Morrow
said, d number of men who had been ell
gagged on special work were also laid off.
but he was not part of that gang Re
publican ward-workers were kept on. He
says he has known Mr. Pickles to inquire
the politics of men who applied to him fol
work. He knows of an instance where d
Democrat was discharged and colored
| man put in his place.
Mr.. Morrow says the filter is nest fol
Republican heelers from every ward Ii
| the CITY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
coLoREp ooNFeRENoE


Emergency Bishops" Election.
In describing the election of the Rev. u.
u. Ruley MS emergency bishop" of the
Union American Methodist Episcopal
Church, Philadelphia paper says.
There were two hot fayorltes for the
position. One was Brother Ruley, and the
other was Brother Purnell, 70 the out
slider there was little choice between them.
Both were coal black and both wore Chin
whtskers. II Brother Rnley owned an
antiquated frock coat. Brother Purne.l
spurteu stylish cutaway. III Brother
Ruley was tongue,tied he had enough OF
the spirit to make him quite as effective
III oratory US Brother rurnell, who always
uses four times as many words as are
necessary to express his ideas. The only
odds that might have existed were in
Brother Ruley's favor because he owns Ii
real gold watch
- Now brethren admonished Bishop
Wilmore, those Of you which wish ter
vote TO- Brother Rnley will make one
NAH on de paper, an Brother Purnells
fren's will make two mshks.h
The Bishop had devised this little
scheme to hide from the profano vulgar
the significant circumstance that several
members of the conference couldn't write
their names. Unfortunately. kindly as
the endeavur was many Of the members
took it as an aflront. Brother CASTOR, of
New York, u rather able mulatto, de-
clared
Bishop, If you make us vote in this
manner, ,yon establish n precedent un.
known to civilization aud publish our
ignorance to the world
m running dis conference, retorted
the bishop, bringing down authority's
mailed hand.
"And run ii he did. When the vote was
taken it was found that Brother Ruley
who halls from Wilmington, had 81 votes
Brother Purnell had only 90. The stranger,
present inferred that in addition TO thu
moral influence of the gold watch, Brother
Rnley must have done some preliminary
| wire-pulling."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
A REPUBLICAN TRICK.
Using "a Secret Order for the Benefit of
Candidate ON the Republican Ticket.

Editor Ga@etts and Journal: We think the
time has arrived in the political history
OF Delaware when every Democrat should
look to his interests, and under no cir
cumstances, cast his ballot for any other
than the straight Democrat ticket. He
should In no way allow himself to be per-
suaded to vote for a single candidate on
any ticket other than that of the true and
tried old Democratic party. He should
know the low and dirty mean tricks the
Republicans are resorting to, 10 get the
control of the State from the Democratic
party. Listen to the following:
A young man residing in this town, of
good family and highly connected, q
member Of the Jr., o. U. A. NJ, in good
standing, took from the lodge room the
official seal CT said order. used the printed
letter heads. and seal of the order, and
sent letters to the several councils in Kent
county, with the request that they would
vote for the Republican candidate for
sheriff, Samuel Luther shaw. These are
plain words and bold accusation, yet
they are facts and undeniable truths.
II is sad to be Obliged to chronicle such
mean things us these, but when young
man allows himself to be influenced by
older and interested heads, not members
of the order, lit certainly never originated
in his brain.) which undoubtedly he did,
every Democrat in Kent county should
know it, and act wisely, and be true to his
party. And every member of the Jr. ..
U. A. NJ. should spurn the act which we
are glad to say some did and will do SO
more forcibly on the 9th of November
next, and sec that he does the right thing
and not disgrace his order. These are the
views of straightout and never-spiit Har'
rington Delaware, Democrats.
DEMOCRAT.
HARRINGTON Oct 81 I2g4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
sapAGE 1854 ULT.
Lewis DEM Assaulted without Provoca
tion and I,rutally Beaten.

tion and srutally Beaten.
Charles Dean went to William p.
Hendrickson's coal yard, Thirteenth
street and Railroad avenue, Wednesday,
and savagely assaulted his brother,
Lewis DEM, who was temporarily en-.
ployed there. The assault is said to
have been committed without proyoca-
ton.
The assuilant drew a revolver and
after swapping it in his brothers. face
beat him over the head with it, inflict
ing four scalp wounds, three of which
required stitches.
Lewis disarmed his assailaut by biting
his hand, after which he hit Charles on
the back of the head, inflicting a severe
wound,
The weapon was a S2.calibre self
cooking bulldog revolver. One of its
chambers was empty, which explains
why it did not explode when Charles
fourished it in his brothers face.
Lewis was taken to the office of DR..
George W. Quinn, where his wounds
were dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
DEArn OF A BRAVE MAN.
Demise of Jefferson Davis Darlington, a
Former Deiawarean.

Demise OF Jefferson DAVIS DhrIhhEGonI
Former Deiawarean.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MIpDLETowN, Oct. 25.--The death of
jefferson Davis Darlington, which
occurred few days ago at Altoona, Pa,
has cast gloom over this community.
He was born at Newark and was
graduate of the class OF SO of Delaware
College. He was brother of Leonidas
Darlington, teller of the Citizens Bank,
and was young man of extremely noble
character. In 1884 he became teacher at
the district school near Port Penn and
went to board with Mrs. Aidrich, who
resided about q mile from the school
house. While there his nobility OF char
acter was put to severe test. The only
other member of the household was Mrs.
Aldrich's son. He was attacked by small
pox and had the loathsome disease in Iits
worse form. NeighDors refused to 80
near the house. The school was closed
and the teacher advised to seek another
boarding place but he refused to desert the
woman and her invalid SON. After few
DAYS suffering the patient died and,
assisted by the bereaved mother, Mr.
Darlington prepared the remains for
burial and bore them to neighboring
cemetery. The plucky teacher also con;
tracted the hideous disease and for several
weeks his life was in peril. After his
recovery he removed to Altoona.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

Democrats Hold Spirited Meetings at
Gray's Branch, Broad Creek Hundred.

Democrats Hold Spirited Meetings at
Gray's Branch, Broad Creek Hundred.
Special orreSpondsnco Of Gazette and Journal
LAUREL, Oct. 1j.-rhere were Demo-
cratic meetings at Bethel and Gray's
Branch yesterday afternoon and evening.
The afternoon meeting at Bethel was well
attended. and was addressed by Robert q.
White and Senatorial candidate Edward
d. Hearn. William II. Boyce and Hon.
Il. l.. Martin were present, and also made
u few remarks. The people of Bethel are
very enthusiastic, and will do their share
towards an old-time majority in Broad
Creek, Ira II. Melvin took down the cam
didaIes present and several leading poll-
ticans ON his steam launch Flora.
In the evening the ram prevented
large attendance ut Grays Branch. Sena-
torial Candidate +. d. Hearn and Robert
c. White were the speakers. A banquet of
roast oysters had been prepared aud was
hugely enjoyed BY the assemblage. Gray''s
Branch Is the eastern end of Broad Creek
hundred and is a Democratic hotbed. 1t
never was more resolute and earnest than
in this campaign.
News from Frankford says the Republic
can band and its six eaudy gruys arrived
there, in the midst of heavy shower,
about sunset, very much tagged out by the
22.mile drive. The evening was unpleas-
ant and their big opening denonstra-
ton" fell fiat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

The annual session of the Grand Lodge
of Delaware, X. of r., held at Middletown,
concluded Wednesday afternoon. Officers
as follows were elected: Joseph C. Jolls,
Grand Chancellor; John II. Scott, Vice;
Prelate; Mark l.. Garrett, Grand Keeper of
Records and Seals; Iemuel Mari, Grand
Master of Exchequer; Wilbur Hance,
Grand Inner Guard; Il. L. Beeson. Grand
Outside Guard. A handsome jewel was
presented to Past Grand Chancellor Will
liam Il. Lincoln. The presentation speech
was made by Stansbury j. Wiley. A
committee to revise the bylaws was ap'
pointed. The next annual session will be
held in this city. Owing to the bad
weather the parade was abandoned. A
concert was given by First Regiment
Band.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
"BuCH o. HELMBoLD DEAD.


III hh Ahshho <1Nyi"hf ANV
TRENTON, N. T., Oct. 25.-Dr. H. Il.
Helmbold, the famous patent medicine
man and one time millionaire of Phila-
delphia, died at the State Asylum for the
Insane above this city yesterday. aged
about So years. He was a sufferer from
chronic melancholia, but the immediate
cause of death was apoplexy.
DR.. Helmbold became insane more than
dozen years ago. lie was for long
period confined in the Norfistown, Pa,
asylum, and was released through the
efforts of his wife. His eccentric doings
at Long Branch after that were the sub
jects of many articles in the newspapers,
and led to his incarceration in the Trenton
Asylum about two and a half years ago.
He grew very violent at times, and made
numerous attempts TO escape from the
institutions. Many letters which he had
| written were found there yesterday. They
were addressed to Governor Werts and
other prominent persons, and contained
offers Of liberal rewards il they would Sc
cure his freedom for him. DR.. Helmbold
conducted the drug store years ago in the
Continental Hotel, Philadelphia, and
afterward store in the old Herald build
ing, at New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
AT the CIRCUS.

Lost my money at the circus
Glory, halleln!
come to town
An planked it down
Fer to see them HOSES go aroun'
An the circus chap-oh, he done me
brown
Glory, hallelu
Lost my money at the circus
Glory, halleu
It turned my heels an it turned my head
Fer the lemonade was bilin' red,
An the cheap, cheap sideshows had me
dead
An the ace o clubs warn't the card lsaid--
Glory, hallelul
Lost my money at the circus
Glory, hallelu!
! lost it square
But jest don't care:
For seen it all an got my share
iiiave you got one dollar aud half to
spare?
Atomic Constitution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
CITY COUNCIL.
An Exceedingly Small Amount of Busi
mess TransAcLed Thurstlhy Evening.

ness Transacted Thursday Evening.
Thursday nights session of Council
was extremely brief. 1t did not con-
tinue longer than 10 minutes. Two
members entered the Council chamber
a minute before adjournment and one
member came in minute after adjourn
ment.
The usual bills for the collection Of
garbage were ordered paid.
The city treasurer reported the fol.
lowing bank balances to the credit of
the city's current expenses: Union Ma
tional Bank, $64, 4S6.72; each of the four
depository banks, $6,521.41; total, $780,
572.36. He also reported the following
receipts: From Collector Sayers, $500,
city and school taxes for 1893; frcm Col
lector Mitchell, $500, similar taxes The
city auditor certified to the correctness
of tine accounts of the city treasurer.
A bond amounting to $1,000 and in
tercst, amounting to $l,732.5G, payable
November LIST, were ordered paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

SAN BERNARpINo, CALI, Oct. 2j-fhe
bones of another prospector have been
found on the desert sands. ]. L. and I. [.
Blair, of this city made the discovery.
While out on the desert, about III miles
east of Canon Springs. they came upon the
scattered bones Of man, bleaGhed white
and scattered over space of 100 yards sur,
face Lying here and there OH the sand
were pieces Of the dead mans apparel. To
one OF the lapels of the coat was pinned a
curiously wrought knights Templar
badge. It is thought the bones are those Of
a man named Straubemiller, who disap-
peared about three years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
A MOLD ROBBER.
Awakened by n Tough-looleing Negro
Armed With Gun.


CHEsrERTowN, Mo-, Oct. 24.--Several
nights ago Mr.. William Wheat and his
wife, residing near Chestertown, were
aroused about midnight by noise in their
room. They awakened to find tough
looking colored man pointing double
barreled gun at them and commanding
silence The intruder backed down the
stairs and into the yard, when Mr.. Wheat
got up TO pursue him, but upon investiga-
ton found that he was weaponless, the
thief having taken his gun.
Further Investigation disclosed the fact
that the negro had been cool and deliberate
in his actions. He had first ransacked the
family larder and eaten hearty supper
aud carefully wiped his fingers on a
child's napkin. He then went mp stairs
and searched all the bureau drawers and
Mr.. Wheat's trousers pockets, getting
about 81 in cash, and also taking a pair
of gum boots and some clothing. 1t was
probably his second trip upstairs that
awakened Mr.. Wheat ana his wife. The
gun and boots were found the next morn.
ing in the yard of an uptown resident of
Chestertown. where the thief had thrown
them. No clue to the identity of the rob-
Der has been obtained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
at Speak United States. y

The London Saturday Rsvie,o, in an
article entitled 81 Speak United States"
says that if Londoner visiting that
country wants frock coat he calls for
Prince Albert; if billycock hat, a
derby, and should the coverings of his
feet be worn ont and ne orders new
pair of boots, Wellingtons will be given
him, which are "boots" in American
language; if he wants English boots he
must ask for "shoes, If he wants Oxford
shoes he must call for "ties," or slow
cuts' and slippers" if he needs
"pumps.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
cAlYARY BAPTIST CnURCu.
Its Organization Last Week-RecoEni'
ton Services November Sth.

Its Organization Last Week-Recogni-
ton Services November Sth.
Calvary Baptist Church. composed
chiefly of persons who withdrew from
Second Baptist Church, was organized last
week. 1t occupies the mission at Fourth
and French streets and has so members.
Thomas S. Taylor, John r. Moore and
William b. Adams were elected deacons
and Preston Yeager was chosen clerk.
A council of recognition, composed of
the churches i'll the Delaware Baptist
Association, Snyder Avenue Baptist
Church, Philadelphia, the Baptist Church
of Florence, n. j., the Rev, Il. b. Cook, ID,
d, the Rev. Moses Heath, Washington
Jones and A. p. Stevenson, will meet
Thursday afternoon. November sth, and il
it recognizes the new church recognition
services will be held that evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
sPoRTlNG NOTES.

The foreign professional bicycle riders,
who will come to this country next month
with Zimmerman, are said 10 be l.ucien
Louvet, Arthur Linton and NJ. Hurct, the
French champion; A. c. Edwards, Eng
lands best rider, and A. Nerhcsen, the
German champion.
John S. Johnson yesterday week
rode mile in the unparalleled time Of
1876 20, almost II seconds faster than any
single rider has ever before covered the
distance; six seconds faster than any tan,
dem has ever negotiated the distance and
one tenth second faster than the. world, $
record for running horses-l, S54-made
by Salvador, on straight track. at Mon
mouth Park, n. j., August 18th, $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
New Trolley Road.

The people interested in the Phih.otl-
phia s. Delaware Electric Railway Co.,
which has charter to construct a
trolley road from Philadelphia through
this State to the Delaware State line,
and which has extensive franchises in
South Chester, drove over the route
yesterday. They had a number of
capitalists with them whom they expect
to advance the money that is to build
the road. They Were Joined in this city
by their counsel, Joseph H. Hinkson,
and say they will commence operations
early next month. The route is sup
posed to run along the river front.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

Wost CHBster Tt5puUr'Cdn THursUuy.
Wedding bells rang out merrily in
Centreville, Tuesday afternoon, and as
result hymen recorded another couple
as his victims. The couple who were
united in marriage were Miss Bessie,
daughter of DR.. Joseph II. Chandler,
and William Luke of Rockland. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Thomas r. Mcdowell of the Parkes-
burg Presbyterian Church. After the
wedding the happy couple started on a
short tour, and when they return they
will reside in Rockland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
Founa n l,ox OF Gold in IA Cave.

DuRANGo, MEX, Oct. o5.-While juarez
Herroro was herding herd of sheep, ~
miles west of here, yesterday, he discovered
a cave which he partly explored. He
found box filled with gold coins and
valued AT $4,000. 1t is sup.
posed to be a part of the ill-gotten gains of
the brigand, Benito Martz, who operated
in that section about 30 years ago and who
was killed on one of his expeditions. Ten
per cent of the amount discovered must
be turned over to the State government.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01
NEW ELECTION CoMMIssIoNER.
Peter L. Cooper, DR., Appointed to tho
Department. of Elections in Place of

Peter L. Cooper, DR., Appointed to tho
Department of Elections in Place of
Patrick Neary, Resigned.
Thursday Governor Il. j, Reynolds APP
pointed Peter L. Cooper, Jr., to the va
cancy in the Department of Elections
caused by the resignation OF the president,
Patrick Neary.
Mr.. Cooper has been obliged TO cancel
sll his down State campaign appointments.
He will therefore be unable to speak at
Selbyyille, Wards, Coverdale and Cannon,
according to arrangements.
Under the appointment of Peter L.
Cooper, Jr., as member of the Depart
ment of Elections to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Patrick
Neary there was d meeting of the board
Thursday night for organization.
All the members were present. Upon
action for selecting president in Mr..
Neaiy's place, Thomas @. Doud was
elected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

NEW MARrlNvILLE. W. VA, Oct. 20
Hon. w. l., Wilson and party left Wheel.
ing Mt 5 O'Clock this morning on special
train over the Ohio River road
No addresses were made until Proctor
was reached at D.3U O'Clock. There big
number of farmers had assembled and Mr..
Wilson made ten minutes address,
entirely OH the agricultural side of the
tariff question.
At New Martinville there was very
large crowd, Ohio being largely repre-
sented. Mr.. Wilson spoke for nearly half
an hour and was greeted with the greatest
nLhusiasm
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

bill is dead forever, | believe, and with it
the power to tax the masses for the benefit
of the classes
Mr.. Gray then went on in his own
forciblc way to explain the reason of the
hard times of the past year as well as the
cause of the present Improvement in busi-
White Clay Creek Democrats to vote and
work next month for the salvation OF their
hundred, county, State ana country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-01

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MILFORD, Oct. 24.-The Democracy of
Milford and Cedar Greek hundreds will be
addressed on Friday evening, October 70,
at Windsor Hall. Milford, by the famous
orator of Philadelphia, Edwin Cav Elan
agan. A reception will be given to the
candidates for governor and Congress,
Messrs. Bancroft and Tunnel. The party
is thoroughly united and enthusiastic.