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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
Charles DErEu,s SUICIDE.


His Own Life.
Upon the eve Of taking a trolley car
from his home, at Crum-Lynnc, for
Philadelphia, Charles Depew, a promi-
nent merchant tailor of Market street,
Chester, entered the hay loft Of the
stable and shot himself in the right
temple, dying instantly The discovery
of the dead body was made by Albert
Depew, the father of the young man,
who came into the hay loft to look at
the tank.
The revolver was lying by the dead
mans side aud the blood was welling
from the CHASTITY wound in the temple.
II had been purchased by Charles Mon.
day week to protect him, as he said he
was followed by some one who intended
harm. 1t is now known that he bought
it To kill himself. The sisters of young
Depew were frantic when they heard of
the suicide, for he was II great favorite
with them, and they hung about his
body calling upon him to return. De.
pew, who was 81 years of age, was do
ing u prosperous business, but il is said
that he speculated largely in stocks and
was compelled lately 10 put up heavy
margins on account of the falling mar.
kets. rms amount Is Sald TO DO as nigh
as SEQ 900.
Friday his agent realized on a
$1,000 mortgage, and the sum was at
Depew's disposal Saturday, but the
young man had left his store for home
and did not call for il. His sisters say
that for some days past lie has been
nervous and depressed. They firmly
believe that his death was accidental,
and that he went to the stable to fix the
revolver. when it exploded. Depew,
however, had received clean shave
Saturday and made complete change Of
underclothing, including stockings,
showing That he had deliberately pre-.
pared for his death. He was a bachelor,
and made his home with his father and
sisters. About a year ago his mother
died and this affected his spirits. Cor.
uner Quinby did not hold an inquest
under the circumstances.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
aeon nInMlxa ron r.1nNr.
Ciynn. Mccall anii HoTArker I,s,ore the
CulunDiu Athletic Club.

CulumDin Athletic Club.
WAsnIsGroS. Nov. 2!.--Ihe Columbia
Athletic Club gave the first series of spar
ring matches OF the season tonight. On
the whole the sport was poor, the only re-
deeming feature being In the second fight,
which was between John Glynn. of VIII
mington. and Sol. English, Of Baltimore,
who recently fought to draw near thus
city.
before the men entered the ring the
master OF ceremonies, liubbie Elder. an-
nOunced that according to all. tho rules,
Glynn was entitled to the fight on Il for
felt. because he was down to proper
weight while English was fully 20 pounds
over weight. The little Wilmingtunian,
however, agreed 10 waive the weight ques-
ton. as he hUd done several times before,
and the tight went On.
Giynn rushed and hit right and left saw
ngely, but his opponent was too big to be
| put ont, although the little fellow had him
in ratified condition several times. For
five rounds Glynn fought all the time.
backing the Baltimoreau around the ring
time and again i'll each round. Shortly
after the sixth round started English TIM
ally matte ZIP his mind that he would have
70 make some kind of q showing and as
Sumed the aggressive. but he was met ut
every turn by Giynn, who gave AS good rs
he got What induced ;he referee to de-
clare the bnttle u draw will probably never
be known, but there was II great deal Of
unfay0rable comment on the decision.
Frank Mccall of Wilmington, and Ell.
Vaughn of Trenton. n. j., had u lively
bout In the second round Mccall. with
out wasting any time, sailed in on Vaughn
and let him have it good and hard on the
neck and jaw, Before the round WAS 20
seconds old Mccall had his opponent
groggv on his legs. Just as the first min
ute OF the ro,nid expired. the Wilmington
boy made II rush and put his right hard
Just over the heart. AS Vaughn staggered
back Mccall went at him again and hit
him squately on the left jaw with long
arm swing, which brought him to the
floor with q thump. He was counted out.
Frank Hoffecker of Wilmington and
Jimmy Hagan Of Philadelphia We're the
next candidates. The latter is II tricky
fighter and seemed able to do more work
with his shoulders and head than with his
fists. Throughout the hnttle no duckGd,
buttcd and cllnched, even after the referee
had repeatedly warmed him. lie should
have lost the battle in the second
round on deliberate foul. but Captain
Moore would not grant the claim of ilof-
tecker's seconds, This only encouraged
the l'hiladelphmn to pursue the same tao
tics to the ond, When Hugan landed.
however, 1t was with more effect than
Hut1ecker's blows could produce. Not
until after the end Of the bout and the
decision had been wrongly given 10 Iagan
was 1t learned that the reason I1oftecker
could not put him out was because lie had
broken two OF the bones in his right hand
rendering that important member almost
entirely ufeless That he kept up his
| lighting and was aggressive to the enc
with his hand in that condition for the
last four rounds shows the kind of stuff oi
which he is made. ~.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
THE EASTERN SHORE.
t:rbuiiding tho Hnrnth iron MINIS a,
Nortnrn,t--salc of 81 Fnfm--Appoihteu
sut,,ry publ.t.


t:rbuiiding rho Eurntd iron miils a.
N,rtn.n,t.-salr oC Il Fnrm--Appothted
notary fmbiic.
s,wr,x Nh. Nov. 23..--The contract
for rebuilding tho portion OF inc McCui-
Tough Iron Works ut Northeast, tnls
county, which were destroyed by hre
several months ago, has been awarded
10 William Spratt. The building VIII
he l2OxSU feet and will cover the par
mill. sheet mill and engine room. a
new Corliss engine will be put IN, as
we'll as a new set Of hosting, u new pump
and II 3o.ton burden machine for CON
yrying the iron from one part OIL Tue
works to another.
Amasa Chnrchman has purchased the
old Churchman homestead, IN Cecil
county, ut public sale, containing about
80 acres Of land, for S3,539.
j. Fred G1rhauser, telegraph operator
at Port Deposit, and Miss Annie Lyons,
daughter OF w. T. Lyons, were married
lust evening at the BRIDES residence by
Rev. Harvey W. Ewing, OF the Metho-
dist Church.
William G. Crow OF ElSton, has been
appointed notary public by Governor
Frank Brown, to succeed the late j.
Polk Scott
DEMONS FIRE BRIGADE.
DENTON, MD, Nov. 23.-The citizens
Of Denton have succeeded Ia organizing
a fire company, with two engines, one
| of which was recently purchased by the
| town commissioners and which mas
already been called into service ana
demonstrated its efficiency. The officers
OF the company are as follows: N. Alex.
lIutson, chief; Il Potter Steele, assistant
chief; Thomas H. Dawson, fireman
Howard Jones and Lawrence B. Towers
nozzlemen, and w. II. Anderson, B. II
johnson, j. Kemp Stevens and james
| A. Trazzarc, captains. Much interes
| In the success Of the company has beef
shown by the public, and it is quite
probable that Denton will soon have MS
efficient II corps Of fire officers as can be
found on the shore.
AN AGED courLE's DESCENDANTS.
CENrHEvILLE,M Mp, Nov, 23.--Charle
Hollis, colOred, aged 100 years, anS
Angelina Hollis, aged 80 years, hi
vile, Of Queen Anne's county, had
children. II; living grandchildren, AZ
| dead grandchildren, II; great-grand
children, known" 20; total, l05.
These old people are highly respecte.
negroes, living now in Queen Anne
county. They reportthe above figures u
correct and arrive at the same by care
full enumeration Of the heads q
families and their respective chill
dren. "Ihe old man" seems |
be in possession Of his faculties, ant
says ''Ef his memory suryes him right
there might be more of his blood XII
counted than this"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
THE MOROCCO FIUTORIEs.
Wilmington Concerns Seem to be
Driving a Very Lively business.
gboa aud anthar IYannrt.r

Concerns seem TO DC
Driving Very Lively business.
Shoe and Leather Reporter.
Charles Baird & Co. will increase
their production to 100 dozen day.
Their skins range from &C. to 16c. foot.
The black they use is speciality of
theirs. ltimparts fine feel and holds
the gloss when in the shoe. They have
followed their present method of tan
ming with advantage to themselves and
to their customers. The house was estab-
lished in 1865. Charles Baird is chair
man of the executive committee Of the
Morocco Manufacturers National
Association. His son, Robert 5. Baird,
represents the house on the road and
when at home superintends the assort-
ing of finished kid for his customers.
William Baedenkopf has added space
to his factory and increased his bust
ness. His kid is sold at prices which
accord with the prevalent taste of con.
sumers of shoes.
l. t. Quigley is making 100 dozen o
day, large skins, for an Eastern shoe
manufacturing company. 1t is said this
is the biggest contract given out in this
country by a shoe house. 1t runs q
ytul anu Averages hlsh W @liOuu d uay
Garrett s. Barr make black glazed kid
For spring sales they get out corr
color and light russell, smooth finist
kid, pretty and fetching" tints.
Mitchell & Thomas are busy on theil
popular grade Of kid.
w. Jones Sc Co. have discontinued
their Boston and Philadelphia agencies
and sell from the factory. They MAKE
chrome kid.
G. Il. Fritz & Co. make chrome kid
also pebbles and straight grains. w. v
Bond, of this firm, is in the West.
The American Leather Co. are run
ming full, as usual, on medium and fint
grade kid. Their principal sales ar
from their store at No. 16 Spruce street
New York.
w. j. McClary is finishing goo,
many skins. His trade Is largely in til
East.
John G. Baker Is getting ready to ru
full capacity.
The c. d j. Pyle Co. are among III
oldest firms in this country maxim
patent leather.
Baedenkopf Bros. are busy with thei
OUTPUT of glazed kid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
"oHARGE TH4T no 4DDlCKs."
The Stranger Was AN Admirer OF TIL,
ClaynOnt Man, and Got Drink on TIL,
Strength of 1t.

stranger "ah fthlllTtF ot tne
Clayinnnt Man, and Got Drink on the
Strength of 1t.
A man walked into the saloon of
Edward J. Newell, Seventh street be-
tween Market and King, Thursday after
noon, and asked for something to drink.
He was midde-aged man, short in
stature and bearing every indication of
the true specimen Of the genus sport.
He carried lighting cock under his
arm.
"What'll you have, sir" asked tine
bartender.
"One round of whisky" was the reply.
The bartender placed glass Of water
by the side of the liquor, hut the stranger
asked for settler on the side. For an
instant he held the hummer" Of whisky
aloft and then with the exclamation,
II am a Republican," drained the glass
of its contents, smacked his lips, and re.
turned the glass to tine bar.
"Charge that to Addicks," he said, as
he tucked the game-cock closer under
his arm, and turning he strobe malesti.
cally from the room. The bartender
was too much astonished to follow the
stranger, and when he did recover from
his state of bewi!darment, the man was
nowhere to be seen. lie disappeared Il!
mysteriously AS if the Garth has
swallowed him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
Nv THE GITr P.IRKS.
Winter Work is I.igmt-iiirkwood and
Brandywine PARKS.

There is very little being done in the
city parks at present. II is winter season,
the work is light, and bestlrs, the park
commission treasury is lighter still.
Flowing is still going on in kirkwood
Park and the young whcatc crop imparts
yerdaut luwn-like aspect to the
locality. About 1870 trees have been
planted there. II is the confident hope
OF the planter that they will not, like
their predecessor, be winter-killcd. In
Braudywine Park, near Rockford, 80
moro trees have been planted
Work will be started Monday on three
new inlets ut Rockford lane and the pro-
posed culverts will be laid at Jessup's
road The commission is plaGin., Il
pretty rustic fence along the new zigzag
path from the b. Il o. railroad heights,
on the south side OF the river, to the sus.
pension bridge below,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
1873 D.4TS' FEE.
That Is the sheriffrs Count for Maggie
McaInnus. II Witness.


"Do you see that woman out there in
the passage way" remarked someone in
the sheriif's Office Friday as Maggie
McNIanus, the witness in the Max Gest
case OF the present term of court, passed
out the front door of the Court House.
Almos. everyone knew the woman
who had been in the witness box
several times.
"Well, she is entitled to 1873 days
fec for attending court as witness.
That is So according TO the sheriiI's
count"
Most of this was earned US witness
detained in New Castle jail. From the
total Of the fee will, OF course, be de-
Quoted the sum of 20 cents per diem, the
cost of feeding her.
You see there an instance" was
added "wherc some changes might b.
made in the present laws so that the
county is not mulcted in such heavy
| sums for witness fees"
Eyes," added another, "and only the
other day city official was inquiring
us to how the Levy Court could be
made to pay the witness fee for those
summoned to the municipal court and
| to squircs' courts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
Death of Dr. IL. Mitchell.

DIR. Raymond Mitchell, formerly of
Smyrna, died Thursday at Tacoma, Wash
ington. The news was received by tele-
gram from medical friend of the de-
ceased, Three or four days ago the mes
sage was received by Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell
of their son's illness when the inquiry was
sent to Washington for detailed news.
Tho next answer was of DR. Mitchells
death. The deceased left here while young,
going South. lie then graduated in medi-
cine and entered the United States army as
surgeon. The deceased is brother-in-law
of Deputy Recorder L. A. Read and a
cousin of Superintendent of Letter Car.
riers John Mitchell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
A DEMOCRAT CHOSEN m CEDAR CREEK

Democrats Also Chosen for Nnnticoks aud
Dsgsboro Hundreds--Ths Claim Made
That This Action Is Fully Justified, and
Was Taken Because the Law Was Not
Complied with--Assess Elected Who
We're Not Qualified.
Special Correspondent OF Gazette and journal
GEoRGETowN Nov 23--At the election
held November 9Th the following assessors
among others, were elected
For Ceder Creek hundred, Robert Il.
Hazard, r.; baltimore, Isaiah Long, r.;
Nanticoke. George II. Buell., r.; Dsgsboro,
benjamin Christopher. r.; Broadkiln,
Thomas w. Walls, D.i Gumboro. Isaac L.
Hearn, u.
These men failed to qualify, in accord
ancs with the provisions OF the law and it
devolved upon the Levy Court to appoint
or elect assessors for these hundreds. Ac-
cordingly, the Levy Court went into an
election Of assessors yesterday, with the
following result:
Robert H. Hazard, r., and David w.
Mills. d., were nominated to be assessors
for Cedar Creek, AMI Mills receiving eight
votes and Hnzzard four, Mills was declared
elected,
Isaiah Long, r., was the only nominee
| for Baltimore hundred, and he was unani-
mously elected.
j. Frank Hoge, r., was the only nomi-
nee for North West Fork and he was
elected.
George II. Buell., r., and James n. Rus.
sell, D., were nominated for Nanticoke,
and Russell was elected.
Thomas w. Walls, D., was elected for
Broadkiln, being unoppoSed.
|. /. Hearn, d., was elected for Gumboro
being unopposed
Benjamin Christopher, r., and Charles
| Stoeckle, d., We're nominated for Days
boro and Stoecltle was elected
This action was taken on account of the
law not being complied with and the hun
dreds where Democrats we're elected owe,
the Republicans who appeared 10 have a
majority at the election, were acted upon
and fraud and bribery in said Republican
hundreds. The law fully justliies tn,
action of the Levy Court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29

and with proper right of appeal from
tho decisions of the board to the courts"
CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES.
"What about the changes needed in
the constitution OF tho State of Della
wareyn
Mr. Addicks-"In regard to any that
might I've brought forward | prefer to
remain in the position OF u critic, view
ing the propositions which the lawyers
of the State are probably better fitted to
present. | would rather labor under the
possible deficiencies of an ancient in
strument like our constitution than risk
hasty and perhaps partisan changes
"Next, would like to ask you, Mr..
Addicks" the reporter continued, sin
view OF the factional discussions exist
ing In the Republican party through the
fact of tho candidacy of yourself and
Mr.. Higgins for Senatorial hopors, would
you be willing, in the interests of har-
mony to compromise on the election to
the United States Senate of James PEN
newill or of John H. Hoffecker, of Kent,
and-wait your turn to be elected four
| years from rowy"
There was no baking from Mr.. Adj
dicks on this very interesting question.
But there was considerable surprise in
store for the reporter, as the millionaire
met him with, what billiard players
would call brilliant double carom.
40 REPUBLICAN, SPLIT.
81 do not Think Mr.. Addicks quickly
answered, that there are any factional
divisions in the Republican party" (the
reporter half jumped from his seat at
that announcement and was hit hard
again as Mr.. Addicks finished) land l
believe will be elected Senator II the
question of the election Of Senator
were submitted to the voters of the Re-
publican party in the three counties to-
day have no doubt should receive an
overwhelming majority !"
THAT CAUCUS BOLT.
at is commonly rumurcd on the
street, Mr.. Addicks," the reporter re.
sumed, land the statement is attributed
to Mr.. Higgins, that there are five Re-
publican members of the Legislature
who will bolt the caucus if you are
nominated and will refuse to vote for
you on the floor of the Legislature
Will your friends retaliate by announc.
ing that they will take a similar posi-
ton if Mr. Higgins should control the
caucus?"
1t would be worth something to The
Republican stalwarts to have seen thu
expression on Mr.. Addicks face; how i
developed, materialized, and then settled
down to something that might have beer
pity, but bore undoubted affinity to ar
expression very close to scorn as he salC
slowly:
'Ifthatis what he has said Mr.. HIrpin
is misinformed. do not believe singh
Republican member of the Legislator,
elected from this county will bolt eau
Gus in any event. l certainly shout,
not advise any friend of mine to do SO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
PohICE CAPTAINS, REPORTS.
Statements Concerning the Prevalence OF
Wee Which Arc Misleading to the
Public.

Statements Concerning the Prevalence OF
Wee Which Are Misleading to the
Public. ..--.-..z
4 number OF public statements have
been nude concerning the existence of
VICE in this city which are misleading to
the public and Chief Of Police lJulan gave
some information which places the matter
in anew light. According TO rule 27. of
the book OF police regulations, the "cap.
tnins shall report quarterly all houses Of
ill-repute. assignntlOn and suspicious places
and the names of the owners thereof; also
all places used for gambling policy or lot
terry policy purposes"
These reports ARE kept by the chief of
police and as soon as that official obtains
sufficient evidence to warrant the arrest of
the guilty parties, the places nrc raided.
! While there is u suspicious thar many Of
these places are being conducted in viola.
| ton of the law the chief OF police cannot
| proceed against them until lie obtains
sufficient evidence to warrant the raid.
Chief DOlan stated that there were in
| Wilmington ~ houses OF ill-rcpute 5 SUP.
posed designation houses ii supposed
| jnnk-shups. . supposed speak. castles, 81
| supposed Gsorderly houses; and suspicious
characters 49, While there is a suspicion
that suGh places exist, Chief D1lan states
that they are merely under surveillance
and the police have no power to proceed
| against them until sufficient evidence is
obtained to justify such action. They are
merely under suspicion, The chief also
stated that Wilmington compares favor
ably with any city Of like proportions in
the United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
:
NUPrI1LS ar SILPERBRoOK.
Tie Marriage of George S. Harris ant
Miss NpttIe Selby.

Silvcrbrook NJ. Il. Church was the scene
Of IL notable wedding on Thursday. George
s. Harris was the groom aud Miss Nettie
Selby was the bride They were attended
by Albert Wild, Us groomsman: Miss
Bertha Seiby, sister of the bride, rs maid
of honor; Misses Edith Worth and Matte
Hyrons, as bridesmaids, and By James
Bethards, George L. Jones, Clarence
Hyrons and Jesse Way, AS ushers Mrs.
Joseph II. Jones presided at the organ.
The bride was given away by her father,
Ohio Selby, and the nlptial Knot was tied
by the Rev, w. 4. Wise.
The bride was gowned in white lans-
downe, her veil beng fastened with orange
blossoms, and carried Bride roses. Miss
Selby was costumed i'll pink silk and car
ried pink roses. Miss Worth was robed in
cream silk aud carried cream roses. Miss
Hyrons was arrayed in blue silk and car
| ried white roses.
The church was handsomely decorated
with palms and other plants. The attend
ance was large Among those present
| were: Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Harris Miss
Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pyle. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Joseph III. Colev, Joseph II. Jones,
Pusey Jones, Miss bessie Jones, Miss
Hammitt, MIR. and Mrs, Cullin, Mr.. and
Mrs. James z. Ratledge, Mr.. Plo~mun,
Mrs. A. +. Robinson, Mrs. NJ. 4. Riley,
the Misses Riley, Mrs. ELLA Pierce, Mrs. J..
| H. r. Norris, Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Henderer,
DR.. William c. Pierce, Miss Pierce, MIR.
and Mrs. j. l.. Vandyke, Mr.. and Mrs. /.
| Il. Perry. Mrs. Howard Smedley, Mrs.
Joseph Atkinson, Misses Nettie and Carrie
Irwin, Miss Ella Primrose, MIR. and Mrs.
Mcclure Mr., and Mrs. Howard IL. Nc.
Daniel, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brinton, Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh II. Alexander. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hyrons, Miss Leah Morris, Miss
HumphIets, Mr.. and Mrs. Miles, Ernest
Samworth, n. +. Watmough, Misses Hattie
and Sue Smith. Miss Weldle, George Mar.
shall. Miss kim, Miss File and Lincoln IL.
Merrihew.
A reception was held at the residence OF
the groom, No. 23l3 West Second street.
The bridal gifts were numerous and valua.
BILE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
An Exciting Game of I'oot-bsil.


NEWARK, Nov. 24.-The sophmorc
and freshman classes of Delaware Col.
lege played II game Of football on tie
buck college campus yesterday after
noon, which resulted in n victory for
'97 The score was to 4. The soph.
mores had the heavier team, but '9S put
upa tirst.class game and showed that
several Of their players will make the
regular college eleven before their four
years are over. Pierce, or, played a
strong game and made most OF the gains
for his side. Samnns played in his
usual gond form. For tho freshmen
Maryil distinguished himself, giving
second honors to Marshall. These twc
half-backs give promise of some fine
Wnrk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-11-29
VISITING 0DD FELAOTs.
Mural Lodge of l'eni's Grove Pleasantly
Entertained in This City.

Mural Lodge, l. o. 0, T., of PENIS
Grove, accompanied by Penn's Grove
Cornet Band, the party Numbering about
60 paid u fraturnal visit to Eden Lodge of
this city Thursday night. The visitors came
over on the steamer Glrica and arrived
here about 8 o'clock. Immediately after
their arrival they we're escorted to Eden
Hall, where Eden Lodge was in session.
\ feature OF the session was the confer
ring OF degrees on several candidates by
the degree staff of Eden Lodge. The work
of the staff was greatly admired. Inter
esting addresses were made by the Rev
William MargGrim Of Cramor's Hill. y.
j., the Rev. Y. W. &. Mcintyre. the Rev,
J. II. Clark and Prof. j, Harry smith Of
PENIS Grove. and Others.
After Adjournment tue gathering pro-
ceeded to the banquet room an! partook
of choice spread.
Returning TO the lodge room the quests
were entertained With rectahons and
other exercises. A pleasant time was had.