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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Lepis G. Handegritt, William J. Gibbons
William tooch, William H. Cooper, ", ID,
W. d. FoUler, Il. Il. Klnnoy, Stephen r.
Ralph. +. J. Norris, X. g. ElCgood, w. d.
GENTLEMEN: | am in receipt OF yours of
10th inst, officially notifying me of my
nomination ut the Democratic convention
of the State of Delaware. at Dover, on
August 2Sth, ult., as Representative in
Congress for the State of Delaware.
While it has been, as my friends know,
through no effort Of mine that this nomi-
nation has come to me, but entirely I'M
sought, cannot help but feel all the more
the honor OF having such trust devolved
OH me AS to be the candidate for the sole
Representative of my State in the lower
house of Congress.
Your letter to me more than implies that
have been selected to make the fight at
this time US an advocate of further tariff
reform; and in accepting the nomination |
can only say that il is as a representative
not only of this cause, but OF increased
freedom of trade and exchange in every
direction that wish to be understood as
entering the campaign.
From experience, study and observation,
years ago became convinced that the sys-
TEN advocated by our political opponents
ana brought to its elimination by the SO.
called Mckinley bill, was false in theory
anything Dut ec0numlcln practlce, ana the
source of continued and widespread cor
ruptlon; and that every tax that was laid
forany other purpose than that of revenue
especially if intended for the benefit Of
any one class, was thus necessarily partial
and i'll its very nature unjust
have always believed from my boy
hood in the absolute necessity Of the pre-
servation of all the constitutionallyr reserved
rights in and to the States; and so cordially
rejoice with you in the repeal Of the Fed
eral election laws.
The principles of the Chicago platform
on which our party achieved its great sue.
cess is %, of which Grover Cleveland is
the personal representative. and which
the State convention, which nominated
me, endorsed and accepted. embody my
political belief, and if elected they will be
my guide during my term in Congress.
Trusting that my past record may offer
some promise of good future work, can
only say that everything may do or at
tempt to do in the future Gas what have
done or attempted in the past has been),
will be with this sole object in view: The
best good of the community and the State
in which was born, and in which have
passed my life to this day.
Yours very respectfully,
SAMUEL BANCROFT, JR.
September 25th, 1894.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
EASTERN sHoRE.
A Widows Dower--Sunday Fishing
Oyster-plnnting in Somerset.

sOHnsrhets
CENTREyILLE, Mp, Sept. 27.--Messrs.
L. Hergenrather, WV. Busted, Thomas
Dodd, w. W. Nelson and w. G. McCon-
nor, who were appointed ms commits
sioners to lay down the dover of Mrs.
Mary Il. Carter, widow of Richard Car
ter, have made the following award
after inspecting the entire estate: The
Newmarket farm from the legacy to
Mrs. Isaac Jewell; the Clements farm
from Mrs. II. Il. Bryan's portion, and
the Ferguson farm from the share Of w.
4. Carter.
The building occupied by the Centre
vile Observer will be raised an addi-
tional story, affording space for four
offices above. q. p. Walters has the
contract.
w, w. Woodford, the new post
master of Centreville, will assume the
duties of his office on Monday. lie has
appointed Mrs. Hattie B. Dulaney his
assistant.
Many farmers report that doves arc
plentiful and large numbers are bagged.
Fishing at Kent Narrows continues to
afford good sport. Several sportsmen
have been arrested for fishing on Sun
day and will be tried at the November
term of court in Queen Anne's county.
DISCRIMINATING IN SOMERSET.
Princess ANNE, Nd, Sept. ~
Charles II. Speights and L. L. William,
residing on the Manokin river, Somerset
county, have purchased and planted
within the past three weeks 5000 bushels
of oysters.
The public school building at West
over, which has been in the course of
construction for the past three weeks,
is nearing completion. The size of the
building is "a by 10 and is two stories
high.
Democratic massmeetings will be held
in Somerset county at Paramount and
Deals Island on September 2sth and
goth, respectively. The Republicans
have also mapped out their campaign
for the county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

David Stevenson died Thursday after
noon, about $50 o'clock, ut his resi-
dence, No. 9l2 West street. His death
resulted from heart disease. lie had
been unwell but his death was not ex-
pected. While lying on sofa he spoke
to one of his sons, Charles M. Stevenson,
but before he finished what he intended
to say he expired, He was born in this
city and was in his Goth year. For sew
eral years he was foreman at the
works of the Pussy g. Jones Company.
He was q Republican and represented
the Sixth ward in City Council and
held "a clerkship in the Water Depart
ment. During the terms Of Postmaster
Swiggctt and Taylor he was dispatcher
OF mails. Since retiring from the post
office he had not engaged in business.
Ills wife and two sons survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
snoRTLIDGE NOT q UNITY.
Jury Out Less Than Two Hours--A Ver-
dict That Met With General APPROVAL
Tnken Bnck to NOrristown.

MEDIA, Pa, Sept. GA verdict of
not guilty on the ground of insanity
was rendered tonight in the case of
Professor Swithin Q. Shortlidge, who
fatally shot his bride of five weeks on
the morning of December 31st, 1893.
The jury were out less than two hours,
and the result was well received
Judge Clayton, in charging the jury,
said the case was very sad and serious
one, naturally awakening a sympathy
for the prisoner, wretched wreck Of
his former self. He warned them that
the case was not to be tried, however,
other than by the strict rules of law and
evidence. The burden of proof of the
plea was upon the defence, and If made
out verdict Of not guilty because Of
insanity should be rendered. The vital
question was his mental condition ut
the time of the commission of the crime.
1t was exactly AGO o'clock when the
jury filed out for dclberation and one
hour and 40 minutes later they rem
dered their verdict. The court, after
congratulating the jury for their faith
full service, dismissed them and ordered
that Professor ShortlIdge be remanded
to the custody of the Norristown Asy-
lun authorities until such time as court
should further direct
There was no surprise at the verdict
and it meets with general approval
here. Upon the announcement the
professors brother, Mayor Shortlidge of
Wilmington, threw his arm about him
in glad embrace. Three OF his children,
one a golden.haired cir! of 10, Rugged
and kissed him. Then came numerous
townspeople, the court officials, the
judge, the jurymen anG prosecuting at
torney to grasp him warmly by the
hand by way of congratulation and
with wishes for the speedy return of his
old-time yigor. After meal in his
counsel's office he was taken at once to
Norrlstown
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
4 Peninsula Wedding.

Charles Z. Turner, for years the rail,
road agent at Ridgely, Nd, and Miss
Della NJ. Smith, the youngest sister of
Presiding Elder Alfred Smith of the
Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference, were married Wednesday after
noon in the Denton Methodist Episco-
pal Church. The church was artist.
cally decorated with ferns, golden rod,
daisies and other seasonable flowers anG
was crowded with relatives and friends.
Howard Melvin OF the Denton journal,
School Examiner Stephens, james II.
Smith Of Sudlersville, and A. q. Sauls-
bury of Ridgely, were the usners. The
Rev. Alfred Smith, assisted by the Rev.
William W. sharp, performed the cere-
monv.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
Twenty-iiith wedding Anniyersary.

Mr.. and Mrs. George X. Morris of No.
325 East Fourth street, gave reception
Thursday evening in honor of the 25th
anniversary of their wedding, The house
was handsomely decorated with potted
plants and cut flowers and the supper
table was elegantly,adorned. The couple
received some fine gifts and many let
tiers of congratulation. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. J.. j. Hayes,
Mrs. Charles Weyl, Miss Weyl, Miss
Lucy Alsentzer, Mrs. Harvey, Miss
Botson, Oscar Gouert, Mr.. and Mrs. @.
j. Cook, the Messrs. Cook, j. S. Boldly
and family, DR.. W. p. Miller, Miss Flora
Boulder, z. Q. King, Howard Shrack,
Louis Fell, Mr.. and Mrs. Massey, Miss
Emma Jones, Miss Bessie Hyatt, Miss
Julia Gray, Miss Lille Welsh, Mrs. |.
I. Parker, John Parker, Miss Lille
Parker, Miss Krebbs, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Lewis and son, Mrs. Robert Wilson and
son and MIR. and Mrs. James S. Watson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
NEW CASTLE, Sept. 27.-A brilliant
church wedding was solemniZed nj
Nazareth NJ. +. Church last night The
bride and groom, Miss Ella Cline and
William Y. Grimes, have large circle
OF acqullntances, and as consequence
the church was crowded to the doors.
Church and pulpit We're beautifully
trimmed with flowers and evergreens.
the ceremony being performed under a
beautiful evergreen bell. 1t was shortly
after O'Clock when the wedding party
came up the aisle, headed by the nshcrs.
J. Truss Challenger, Harry Q. Hunter,
LOOMS o. Wise and Charles Edwards
Following these came the mAil of
honor, Miss Helen Wilmot, in baauti.
tul gown of blue silk. The bridesmaid
MISS Katie Mcguire, in green organdie,
came next, with Frederick Worthington
OF Philadelphia best man. The bride
and groom followed these, the bride in
a beautiful gown of white satin. with
veil, and carrying bridal roses; the
groom in the usual black. They Oinud
hands at the altar ard the Rev. Vaughn
>. Collins performed the ceremony
which was very impressive. After the
ceremony the bridal party and guests
were driven to the residence of MIR.
Grimes parents, on Second street.
where reception was held from 8 10 ID
O'Clock, after which the bride and groom
departed, amid a shower of rice, for
Wilmington, where they will reside.
Guests from Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore were present ut the re.
ception, which was marked by the
wearing OF some most becoming gowns
BY the ladies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
MIR. oooCns rL.4ln voRDs.

No Efforts win be Spared by Him to
Secure the Election of the Entire
Democratic Ticket.
Willard salisbury, Jr.. received the
following letter from Hon. William
Cooch too late to be read at the ratitica-
ton meeting at Fourth and Market
streets Saturday night:
NEWARK. DEL, Sept. 22.--I received from
yourself and Others of the committee an
invitation to make a short speech at the
meeting tonight, for which honor please
accept thanks. find, to my regret, that it
is impossible for me to be present with
you. therefore will have to ask YOU to
excuse me. II you have an opportunity,
please say to Mr.. Bancroft that ITO effort
will be spared by me that will in any way
assist in securing his election, and my
friends who supported me will, feel CON
tldent, support him to man. Hoping you
may have large and enthusiastic meeting
tonight, am Yours very truly,
WILLIAM CoocH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
CITY eOUNciL,S SESSION.
Its Business Last Week Transacted in
Ten Minutes.

City Councils session Thursday night
continued 10 minutes, one-half of which
time was devoted to reading the minutes
OF the preceding meeting. All the MEM
bers were present.
The city treasurer reported the fol-
lowing bank balances to the credit of
the clty's current expenses: Union
National Bank, $6G041.3O; each of the
four depository banks, $1G,52l.41; total,
$132, 1864. He also reported the fol.
lowing receipts: From the depository
banks, $167.36 interest, and 100000, to
be transferred to Union National Bank;
from Collector Sayers, $3.50, city and
school taxes for 1894; from Collector
Mitchell, $500, like taxes for 1898. The
city auditor certified to the correctness
of the accounts of the city treasurer.
A few bills were ordered paid and the
following pay-rolls were passed: Coun-
Gil, $275.26; miscellaneous, s., 133.02
police, $4,947.32.
A communication from William
Brown, asking for the rcfunding of
oVerpaid taxes, was referred to the
finance committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
WILMINaroNo noRns.
Under This Name the New Singing Society
Was Organized Last Th ursday Night.

Was Organized Last. Thursday Night.
A large representation of gentlemen
interested In the formation of a new
singing society held meeting in the
Builders Exchange Thursday evening.
The committee OF seven appointed at the
last meeting submitted a constitution
and bylaws, which were adopted. A
president and board of directors were
elected as follows: Henry Baird, Presi.
dent; +. Leslie Carpenter, w. N. Eaton,
Jr., w. ], Fisher, George F. Baird, IL.
Howard Carver, II. +. Pickles, Directors.
Women will also be enrolled as mem.
beers. Applications for membership will
be received by George +. Baird, No.
712 Franklin street. There will be no
introductory fee until November LIST,
after which II fee of 81 will be charged.
The name adopted for the new society
is the Wilmington Chorus. Its object is
to study and render oratorio music, and
miscellaneous music OF high ORDER II
is likely that the programmes for the
first season will be made up of short
cantatas, madrigals, part songs, &C.,
although an oratorio will be put in re-
hearsal at once, preparatory to its rendi-
ton early next season. II is purposed
that "rhe Messiah" shall be given an.
nually at Christmas-tide.
The name of this society implies what
its organizers intend it to be-a chorus
open to all good citizens of Wilmington
who desire to connect themselves with
il, and who can give sufficient proof of
their usefulness in such an organization.
The study of good music has far.
reaching and lasting influence, and ele-
Yates a community.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
KENT,S m RsT GuN.
Tunnel and Bancroft Club ORGANIZED
at Clayton Last week-Permanent OH

Tunnel and Bancroft Club Organized
at Clayton Last Mediterranean OH
GERS Elected.
There was good gathering of Demo-
Gratis at Boyer's Hotel, Clayton, Thursday
night, when Tunnel and Bancroft
Club was established. 1t was tine first
meeting of the campaign in Kent
county and was a great success. An
address was delivered by l.. Irving
Handy. Prof. w. Gooding was tempo
rary chairman and w. +. Clements, Sec
rotary.
Permanent organization was subse-
quently effected with the following Off
GERS President, 9. H. Brown; Vice.
Presidents, A. B. Nudge, Charles L,
Stevenson, I. W. Downing, Thomas II.
Rees; Secretary, r. Y. Wallen; Trea-
surer, DIR. w. b, REYNOLDS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
A Juryman rrlrntfulIx Iniursa.

George W. Skaggs, a resident of
Townsend and member of the general
jury, was fearfully injured at the p. =,
W. & b. station last Thursday. lie cx-
pectcd to have taken the $50 train for
his home but missed it and was crossing
the tracks TO the Delaware railroad
office to send message to his home
when he was run down by a north.
bound train, He was thrown under the
wheels of the engine and one leg so
badly mangled, it had to be amputated.
lie was removed to the Delaware
Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
Thought There was an Earthquake.

A peculiar noise about $50 O'Clock
Thursday night causedmost Of the people
living in the vicinity OF Eleventh and
Tatnall streets to imagine there was an
earthquake and for awhile there was
intense excitement. A colored man ex-
pressed the belief that the noise came
from the water main on Eleventh street
and that it was made by an extra
supply of water. Employees at the city
pumping station state that at the time
mentioned they had to shut down on
account of lack of air.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Deputy Grand Master Robert NJ.
Burns and staff installed the following
oficers-elect of Asylum Lodge, l. 0. o.
f., last week: N. g., j. L. Browning;
V. G., William Atkinson; p. s., ]. il.
Apple6y; Treasurer, G. p. Muroney; H.
:. to N. G., r. Benton, Jr.; J., 5. 10 n.
G., }. A. McCracken; Warden, S. j.
Collins; 7. 5. G., James Henderson; r.
s. to V. c., John b. Lloyd; l.. 5. to v.
G., Alexander Crozier; Chaplain, T. &,
Appleby.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

The Marine journal for the current
week says; "a. G. Richardson, formerly
foreman of the shipyard at the Bath
iron works, left Monday for Whining
ton, Del, where he has accepted a posi-
ton under Superintendent Charles
Schofeld, who left the iron works to
accept the position of superintendent at
the Harlan & liollingsworth works. His
fellow workmen in Bath called on him
Saturday evening and presented him
with a clock and some silyerware as
token of their respect and their sorrow
at having him leave them"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
A Big Railroad Bridge Burned.

M1NNEAPoLs, MINI, Sept 2S.-A
special to the Journal from Iowa Falls,
la, says The 600-foot Illinois Central
railroad bridge across the Iowa river at
this point burned about o'clock this
morning. The fire was discovered by
the night operator few minutes after
the east-bound passenger train passed
over it. The bridge was built in 1868,
and was 70 feet high. 1t will interrupt
freight and passenger traffic Of the road
for a couple of weeks. The origin of
the fire is thought to be incendiary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
LAUREL DEMOCRATS.
A Large and Enthusiastic Meeting Ad
dressed by William II, Boyce.

a Large and enthusiastic Meeting Ad-
dressed by william II. Boyce.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
LAUREL, Sept. 27-The Democrats
held mass meeting at Callaway's Hall
last evening, and, Notwithstanding the
threatening weather, a large attendance
was on hand to listen to speeches and
discuss Democracy.
The meeting was called to order
promptly at 8 o'clock and w. IL. Boyce
of Georgetown, chairman of the Demo.
cratic county committee, was intro.
duced as the speaker of the evening.
Mr.. Boyce, in a neat speech, reviewed
the party's past record, the progress it
had made in establishing free schools in
this State, condemned the Sugar Trusts
and Mckinleyism and denounced cor.
rupt elections in scathing terms. Many
other important points were touched
upon and his speech was liberally APP
plauded throughout.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

;, WLKEsBARRE, Pa, Sept. 2s.-Evan
haVan, the proprietor of boarding
house near Miners Mills, small village
IN the northern part of this county, was
murdered late last night by burglars,
who broke into the house. Kavan was
known to have a large sum of money in
the house, and it is believed the murder
was committed by some parties who
were familiar with the premises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

ELKroN, MD, Sept. GIN the case
OF Charles Lees the jury rendered a YER
dict of guilty of assault with intent TO
rape Lille NJ. Parsons, the seven-years-
old daughter of Frishy Parsons of
Northeast The penalty is from two to
10 years in the Maryland penitentiary.
The court withheld its decision. William
Reason, colored, charged with obtaining
goods under false pretensc, was tried
before jury and a verdict of guilty
rendered,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
sutton,s case Dis,nIsse,l.

Orlando sutton was given hearing m
municipal court Thursday charged With
violating a health ordinance by the rc.
moval of garbage from the Clayton House
to his farm in the country The city soil.
citor proved that the garbage had been
taken away but failed to establish the fact
that there was any ordinance against the
removal OF the same. Peter L. Cooper, Dr..
scored another municipal court Victory by
securing the discharge of the prisoner oil
the grounds above narrated
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

SCRANTON, PA, Sept. 2S.-'rwo miners
and two laborers were killed in the
Northwest colliery of Simpson & Wat.
kins, at Simpson, near Carbondale, late
yesterday afternoon. The roof of the
gangway fell upon them, without warn
ing. Their mangled remains lie be-
meath fall of rock which is 10 feet
wide, 6 feet high and extends for at
least go feet in the gangway off the
third slope of the mine. Their bodies
may not be reached for several DAYS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

New YORK, Sept. 2S.-The body of
an unknown man was found at l1Sth
street and Third avenue, early to-day.
From its position it is surmised that tile
man had fallen from the elevated rail.
way structure. On slip of paper found
in his pocket was written: "Prav for
the soul Of Catharine Carr, who dc.
parted this life February 22d, 1887,
Springfield, Mo-"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

The Rev. ]. Edgar franklin has ten.
dered his resignation as pastor of East.
lake Presbyterian Church, to take effect
October 2Sth. He has been pastor of
that church nearly four years, ever
since he withdrew from Wilmington
NJ. E. Conference. He resigns his pas.
torate here for the purpose Of becoming
pastor OF church at Perth Amboy, N. j.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
The Y. NJ. ID. @. Committee.

The Young Mems Democratic Club
committee appointed for the purpose of
gaming ur.oy of action among all
Democratic organizations and bodies in
regard to the reception to be rendered
the Hon. Thomas II. Bayard on his
visit here is as follows: Branch II,
Giles, James II, Kane, Councilman
Frank J. McNulty, John c. Farra, Pro.
thonotary Peter y. Horty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Mis-. Anna Hill Downward, daugh-
ter of tho late Rev. Charles Hill and
wife Of II. Y. Downward, lied Welncs
day at the residence of her husband,
Pennsylvania avenue aud franklin
street. Her funeral took place last
saturday and the intermeut was
private
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
A Gruesome Sight for Pedestrians.

Cry OF MEXICO, Sept. 2S.-Juan
Jureaz, a wealthy Spanish banker, com.
mitted suicide by hanging himself from
the street balcony of his house, in Zorro
street. Early pedestrians discovered the
body swinging in mid-air above the
sidewalk. The cause Of the doed is
attributed to a chronic disease which
he had been suffering from for some
years. A brother residing in Spain also
put an end to his life in the same man
unr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

PHILIrsBuRG, N. j., Sept. 2s.--Wn.
liam Benwood, 33 years old, who was
indicted n, by the grand jury at Belviderc,
thursday, charged with assaulting a
small boy, committed suicide this morn.
ing BY hanging himself in a wagon shed,
at his home near Harmony. The action
OF the grand jury preyed on his mind SO
that he became mentally deranged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

The new industry, located at Nine.
teenth and Tatnall streets, for the pur-
pose of manufacturing wall paper, and
which is owned by Arson A. Maher, is
now manufacturing 1000 rolls day.
Mr.. Maher reports plenty of work to do
and the factory to be very busy.