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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
MARRIED. lSJERSET.


And No End of Complications Have
Arisen as Result of the Clandestine
Huptials.
Miss Rose Toy, second daughter of ex-
Levy Court Commissioner Thomas Toy,
and George Frizzell of Rising Sun, were
married Clandestinely in Camden, last
Thanksgiving afternoon. For several
weeks The marriage was kept 4 secret.
Finally the affair was made known and u
short time ago reached the ears of the
brides parents, From that time on, it is
said, trouble has been brewing.
The family of the bride are deyout
Catholics, while the groom is Protestant.
1t is stated that Mr.. Toy, when the mar
rage came to his ears, did not interpOse
any great objection to having Mr.. Frizzell
for son-in.law, provided the young man
Immediately consented to SECOND mar
riage by priest. This Mr.. Frizzell re-
fused to do, stating that Jersey nuptial
contract WAS as binding as any marital
VOWS taken In Delaware, and he declared
that one ceremony was sufficient to form
life partnership with the same woman.
1t is stated thai Mr.. Toy then refused to
allow his daughter to go back to MIR.
Frizzell until the latter consented to n
marriage by a priest, and since that con-
clusion was reached u Is asserted that
father Toy has kept Mrs. Frizzell securely
When spoken to in regard to his mar
rlage Friday morning, Mr.. Frizzell stated
that the ceremony hud actually been per-
formed, and that the report that he and
the former Miss Toy We're maA and wife
was absolutely correct. He said that Mr..
Toy insisted that they be married by a
priest but he declared he would not con-
sent to second marriage. Mr.. Frizzell is
druggist ut Rising Sun, where he has a
lucrative business and has always been re-
garded as model young man.
The bride is about % years old and a
pronounced blonde. She is an expert
stenographer and until short time ago
was employed in the law office of William
II. Smalley, Jr. She is regarded as an esti-
mable young woman. Friends of the
couple declare tnat Mr. Toys objections to
the Jersey marriage are unreasonable.
| They assert that while the couple probably
erred in not having the knot tied in Della.
ware, still the Camden marriage is just as
| binding.
1t is said that the bride, despite her en-,
forced stay at the homo of her father, Is
still loyal 10 her husband, and declares she
will 30 back 10 him at the earliest oppor'
| tunity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

Bennett Hazlett, aged about 65 years,
died suddenly OF apoplexy Monday
afternoon, about 8 O'clock, at his resi-
dence, No. 406 East Seventh street. He
seemed to be in good health and short
time previous TO passing away went out
in his garden. While there he was
seized with the fatal attack. Death
came before he could re-enter the house.
He had been employed by the Harlan &
Hnllingsworth Company for years as a
foreman in its shipyard. For a long
time lie was a Democrat, but during the
last Presidential campaign he became a
Republican. In 1877 he was elected a
member of City Council and served a
term Of one year. He and Colonel
William B. Norton were the first Coun-
cilmen from the Eighth ward after it
had obtained its present boundaries.
Mr.. Hazlett also served in the Board OF
Education some years ago. He was a
Methodist and member of Union
Church. He also was Mason, an Odd
Fellow and Knight of Pythias.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
MS rIEri Err RrRrHpAY.
John n. Hates Receives Hearty Congrnt'
Intiona aud ELEGANT Gifts.

thtiOHh anu AShtEhhN
John N. Hates, division operator of
the r., w. d b. railroad, was given u
surprise party Monday evening at his
residence, No. Dis Washington street, In
celebration of his 50th birthday ami
versary, which occurred Sunday.
The friends who called upon him TO
tender their congratulations were chiefly
railroad mon and included j. l.. Burt
nett, ]. w. Lawson, G. w. Taylor, K. +.
Baylis, d. Feeley, w. Nicholas, I. d.
Brison, j. L. Smith, W. II. Scout, 4. J.
Taley, G. ID. Bird, w. T. Jones, +. w.
Carswell, A. II. Hinges. q. f. Rudolph,
G. A. Rudolph II. S. Stradley, Charles
Head, J. u. Lewis, of Washington, J.
g. Buckley, j. L. Herring, S. G. ufel-
man, G., r, Lee, Frank Carlisle. j. S.
Petiylohn, a. j. Hyland, George Evans,
Q, II. Cantwell, j, w. Aydon, G. Kirk, j.
W. Reynolds, w. Y.Casey, G.B. Minnick,
Ii. B. Murdoch, G. O.. Turner, A. o.
DEMO, Murray Stewart, Frank Carver,
John Brear, j. II. Price, j. W. Bailey,
], +. Hyde, Is. r. Lawson, S. G. David,
f. II. Winchester, w. A. Dcnio, A. b.
Starr, A. p. Ewes, A. q. Bowie, q. 5.
Tazewell, William Stewart, j. H. Feeley,
w. NJ, MASK, IL. q. NTulg, y. y. huuoIpE,
w. II. Ruth, j.. Hubbard, q. A. Norris,
w. D. Walls, G. b. Walker, W. s. Eek
man, S. w. Miles, G. Z. Duling, William
Matthews, Geo. Burroughs, J. t. Young,
j. II. Eaton, u. Finley and U. Mccannon.
Mr.. Hates was the recipient Of some
elegant gifts, including secretary and
chair from the men in Superintendent
Brooks and the motive power offices,
chair from the train dispatchers, silver
pitcher and waiter from the telegraph
operators and lnemen, silver cigar
box from G. +. Rudolph, silver match
safe from G. A. Rudolph, silver knife
and fork from II. S. Stradley, and sew
eral boxes Of cigars from the Washing
ton office.
Appropriate addresses were made by
j. II. Feeley, Mr., Carlisle, Mr.. Cantwell,
j. w. Lawson, Mr. Price, Mr.. Aydon
and Mr.. Lewis.
A delicious spread was partaken of
after which there was season Of
sociability. The gathering fingered until
near midnight. The occasion was most
| pleasurable,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
FOUND DEAD IN DARBY SWAMP.


a case That hears All tine inutcALionN VI
a Mysterious Murder--rwo Bullets in
the Victims Heart.
While looking for loose frewood
Thursday morning along the banks Of
Cobbs creek, in Upper Darby township,
Delaware county, Pa, Christina I'M
stetter, q resident Of the neighborhood,
ran across the dead body Of q young
man lying in swamp, while near by
lay revolver, three chambers of which
were empty. There were two bullet
holes in the left breast of the corpse.
Whether the man came to his death by
his own hand or by that of another, is
mystery.
The ground near where the body was
found showed evidences of a struggle,
and the mans clothing was torn. The
man was well-dressed, his linen clean
and his face smooth shaver. There was
nothing found upon the body ut first
which gave the slightest clue to the
unfortunate mans identity.
Later, however, key with check
marked "Hotel Vcndig, Room 40" was
found in ono of tho pockets. Inquiry at
the Hotel Fendig elected the fact that u
young and good looking man, answering
the description of the dead man, came to
that house on Wednesday, and regis
tered as C. A. Daune, or Dame, of st.
Louis. lie was assigned to room 40.
lie had no baggage, and late that night
he disappeared. lie left nothing in his
room but pair of rubbers.
The missing guest Of the Vendig and
the dead man are probably identical, A
dispatch from ST. Louis, however, an
nounces that there is 10 such man in
that city named Dame or Daune.
Coroner Quimby of Media, who has
taken charge Of the case, is greatly mys.
tilted. NJ one near the scene of the
crime was able to throw any light on
the matter. There were several who de-
clared they had heard two shots during
the night, but no one Ind heard any
sound of a struggle.
The weapon found near the body was
not self.acting one, and it is thought
it would have been impossible for tho
man himself to fire two shots into his
heart with it. The body was taken to
Media by Coroner Quilnby.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
A CoNsrABLE's EXPERIENCE.
He Was Assaulted While Serving n Land
lords Warrant and Very Roughly


He Was Assaulted While Serving n Land
lords Warrant and Very Roughly
Handled.
County Constable James F. Porter
has issued warrant for the arrest Of
John w. Sandcrson, a resident of
Silverbrook, whom he charges with
assault and battery. Porter went to
Sanderson's house Monday to make a
distraint for rent. He alleges that he
was confronted by Sanderson, who as
saulted him and made repeated threats
OF bodily harm.
The constable also says that Sander
son pointed gun at him, and he be-
lieyes he would have pulled the trigger
had not his wife bravely threw herself
between the officer and her husband
and perhaps prevented tragedy.
Sanderson has been out of employ
ment for some time, and it is said that
dependency over failure TO procure
work is responsible for his actions or
Monday. He has always been regarded
as a peaceable citizen, and his distracted
state of mind was brought on by arrears
in rent and other troubles. Municipal
Clerk Adams issued the warrant for
Sanderson's arrest
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
AN INCEHDIIRP FIRE.
Six Horses and Five Cows Lost by til
Burning of n Stable at northeast, Md,

Six Horses and Five Cows Lost by the
Burning of n Stable at Northeast, Md.
inlcorrespondenee Of Gazette and journal
ELKroN, Nd, Feb. 12.-The large
barn and stabling of Joseph Stout,
situated northwest Of the p, w. & b.
railroad passenger depot, at Northeast,
together with six head of driving horses,
five mich cows, buggies, harness and
10 tons of hay belonging to Samuel T..
Shippers, liveryman of that place, were
entirely consumed by fire between the
hours of 2 and o'clock this morning.
But four horses were insured and the
buildings were insured for about one
half their value.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but
it is thought to have been an iucendiary
act, Loss about $4,000,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
GORDON HEIGHTS IMPRo FEM ENE.
The Wilmington Steamboat Company
win Make 1T u Pleasant summer Resort.

The Wilmington Steamboat Company
VIII Make 1T u Pleasant summer Resort.
Contractors and builders in this city
have been asked by the Wilmington
Steamboat Company to furnish estimates
for the construction of large pavilion,
merry go-round, and wharf building at
Gordon Heights, which the company
proposes TO establish at that point.
The Gordon Heights Hotel and the
wharfage were purchased by the steam
boat company for $23 900, and it is pro-
posed to make Gordon Heights a regular
summer resort.
The new wharf has already been
built and ii is proposed TO erect the other
buildings this spring. Steamboats, ply
ing between this city and Philadelphia
will all stop at Gordon Heights. There
will be 10 steamboats, day. Excursion
parties will BIO run from Philadelphia
and other points.
II is proposed by the Gordon Heights
Railway Company to run their new line
TO Gordon Heights during the carly
spring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

TO be done and soil had to be gotten.
70 date the park has cost about $15, 1000,
exclusive of the price paid for the ground.
Improvements in contemplation will
cost about $1,000. He estimated that
the cost of kirkwood Park is about ten
times as much as Brandywine Park in
proportion.
Mr.. Mention stated that Mr.. Cause
and he, by agreement, should have paid
only $5,S70.1l for their lot and Council
should have paid $l4,120.20 for the
park lot, but for tho purpose of getting
the thing squared up the city was re.
quired to pay only Sl3,500.
Messrs. O'Nell and Tyre said they
had heard enough and Mr.. Ratledge re.
marked that he was satisfied.
On motion of Mr. o'Neill the COM
mittee adjourned.
"Havo you adjourned sine die ?" the
committee was asked. YES was tho
reply. allow about a report9" 1--WE
will prepare one Wednesday night ant.
submit it to Council Thursday night"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
rREDEATH or a SISTER oFMERcY
Miss shubrick, in Religion Mother Mary
jerome, Died February 9th at INDIE
dence, Mo.

Miss Shubrick, in Religion Mother Mary
jerome, Died February 9th at Inde-
dence, Mo.
Mother Mary Jerome died at the Con-
vent of Mercy, Independence, No., on
February 9th.
The deceased was formerly Miss
Shubrick, daughter of the late COM
mander Shubrick, United States Navy,
niece of the late Admiral du Pont and
sister of the wife of Colonel r. L. A.
Crofton, United States army. She was
born at Louvlers, near this city, Novem-
Der 14th, 1880.
Miss Shubriek, despite many mental
endowments, personal gifts and the
highest social advantages, surrendered
them all in the prime Of her youth and
devoted the remainder of her life to the
humble calling of aiding the poor and
suffering, in the garb Of Sister OF
Mercy.
The following tribute has been paid to
the memory of the deceased sister:
"Tofeed the hungry ,clothe the naked,
comfort the afflicted, visit the sick and
those in prison" was henceforth for Al
long years her daily life, often amidst
great privations, through cold and heat,
storm and shine. To the sisters in her
charge she was always tender and low.
ing mother, and nobly did they repay
her care and affection in the many
months of suffering that were hers at
the close Of her life. She has gone to
her reward, says friend, which all who
knew and loved her feel will he very
great, for "inasmuch as you have done
| it unto one of the least of these NV
brethren, you have done it unto Me-"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
ARC LAMPS UPSIDE DOWN.
The Wilmington City Electric Company,
Experiments in Library Arc Light Iiiu
IMITATION.

The Wilmington CITY Electric Company's
Experiments in Library Arc Light Illu-
IMITATION.
The work of lighting the new Free
Library is big problem which the Will
mington Electric Light Company has
taken In hand. The color and the cell
ing conditions of the immense apart
ment demand unusual ingenuity in the
task of furnishing an equable and
sufficient light in all parts of the room.
The light coloring of the walls and
ceiling is one advantage already gained
in meeting the difficulty.
The four arc lights have been fixed
upside down. BY this ruse the more
intense glare is thrown up against the
ceiling. The light color Of the latter
acts as reflector diffusing the illumi-
nation equally downwards. The only
question now is as to the sutficiency of
the light for reading purposes. The first
impression last night was not Il favor
able one. Yet when the reader took up
book or perused the paper piles il was
found that the light is much stronger
than supposed. Possibly its more
thorough diffusion accounts for this
fact. 1t also is u gray light, not so
warm or brilliant as the rich yellow gas
light. 1t is believed that at given dis
lance, say IL or 10 feet from the old
lights, as was the condition downstairs,
there is now better illumination.
One comment has to be made and it is
in regard to the sizzling noise of the
burning carbon points of the arc lamps
and also their intermittent shadowing.
At the newspaper files there is great
shadow thrown by the immense old.
fashioned gas chandeliers which depend
in an ungainly black mass from the cell.
| ing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
norm PARTIES PLEASED.


Collector Russell Took Taxes and Every
thing Was Sereue--Mr. Causey's State
ment.
Special orrssponden Of Gazette and Journal
MILFORD. Feb. l2.-Collector Russell of
Cedar Greek hundred sat here for there
ception of poll taxes, Saturday, and every
thing passed off quietly. The armory was
used as tax office, and many politicians
of both parties assembled there.
In the forenoon ex-Secretary of State w.
F. Causey, Mr.. Russel's legal adviser,
came down to the office and made an ad.
dress resenting the report that on the pre-
ceding Saturday he had concealed Mr..
Russell from the Republicans in his office.
He said it was lie, and further. that as
Mr.. Russell's legal counsel he should have
advised him to take all taxes rendered by
persons whose names appeared OH the
assessment list If they were identified, no
matter if they had paid tax in some
other hundred
1t is said that at Saturdays sitting Mr..
Russell received more taxes than were
ever received before at one sitting in the
history of the county. He was kept busy
all day writing receipts. As n result Of
the days proceedings both parties seemed
to be pleased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
a Cut in wage. successfully Resisted.


NEW CASTLE, Feb. ia small, sized
strike, which proved successful, took
place at the New Castle wooden mills.
Proprietor Knowles last week gave
notice that he would he compelled 30
make a Is per cent reduction III wages,
to take effect the first of this week.
When the employees reached the mills
yesterday, they sent u committee to the
office to inquire if the reduction was to
be made. On being answered in the
affirmative, they refused to go to work
and all made preparations to go home
when, after consultation, it was de-
cidod to allow the hands TO go to work
the remainder of this week at the old
wages, and give them until Thursday to
decide whether they will accept tho re-
duction. This was practical victory
for tho strikers, and they are now conf
dent of satisfactory settlement of the
matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
PHILADELPHIA AFFAIRS.

Sermons in which lessons were drawn
from the life of George w. Childs were
preached Sunday in many churches.
Fritz A. A. Bremmcr, aged 90 years,
committed suicide by drowning in the
Delaware river, at Race street, Satur-
day.
Robert Danfield. aged so years, was
found with bullet wound in his head,
at his home, Sunday, and died that
evening in the Presbyterian Hospital.
Frederick Hammer, aged SO years.
died Sunday from the effects of Paris
green, which he swallowed Saturday
evening, it is stated, with suicidal in
tent.
Theodore Lambert and George
Stevens, colored, were Thursday in
dicted by the Camden grand Jury for
the murder of William Kaircr, the Cam
den baker.
The managers of the Trades League
last week formulated plan to erect
by means of popular subscriptions a
monument TO George w. Childs and
Anthony j. Drexel.
Victor Hamilton Echorn, 80 years old
pleaded guilty Thursday TO connecting
scheme TO rob the Pennsylvania salt
works of $4,000, having advertised for
men of nerve to help him. Sentence
was deferred.
The city solicitor, Saturday, at the
instance of the mayor and director of
public safety, entered civil suits on
behalf OF two policemen against James
NJ. Seabury, a money lender, on the
charge of usury.
Saturday was the last day for filling
applications for liquor licenses. The
number of retail applications was 1880,
as compared with $500 last year, and
wholesale, G35, decrease of seven as
compared with last years applications.
The Rev. George Dana Boardman. d.
D., pastor of the First Baptist Church.
Broad and Arch streets, Sunday an.
nounced to his congregation his determi.
nation to resign May 10th, the thirt;cth
anniversary OF his pastorate. He said
he preferred taking this step now, while
in the vigor of his full manhood.
The committee on Childs- Drexol Me.
mortal of the Trades League saturdav
issued a letter to be sent TO individuals
throughout the country, asking for
subscriptions and requesting the co.
operation of all the commercial and
other organizations in the city in nro.
curing money for the monument fund.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15


Gold in paying quantities is said to have
been found near Portland. Indiie i6
Inc ,post-otlice at Newport News, Va,
was robbed "Wednesday hight Of $3.50 in
money and $1,000 worth of stamps
r, Senator, Faulkner of West Virginia. WINS
Friday elected chairman of the Demo.
cratic Congressional campaign COMMITTEES.
Two children of liert Cronian of Liyhts.
tent "a, were burned 10 death Wednes-
gay night by u fire which DESTROYED the
house. w. '"o
g, A; Willard Humphreys, president of the
oterllng iron works OF New York civ
committed suicide Friday in d hotel ~
winchester, \. H., by shooting Himself
Or. j. II. Helmer, vice-pres,dent of Tho
aeiunct MERCHANTS Bank of Locknort e
A. T., was Friday indicted for pefiury
broken bank. VI tue
captain ". f. Drake of the schooner
A Sdaani q, Chase committed suicide on his
He had made mistake in dslivsr;ay
cargo OF railroad iron. sAnk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15

The Rev. Asbury Burke has been invited
TO become pastor Of Brandywine Church.
John +. Johnson, Swede, received his
citizenship papers from Judge Wales Sat
urday.
Washington Fire Company will give its
54th annual reception February 2lst in
German Hall.
Senator Higgins will be the orator at the
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,
Washington's birthday.
Rising Sun and Sylmar, Nd, NJ. E.
churches have invited the Rev. ]. Il. Bryan
to return as pastor next conference year.
The property Of James McHugh was, on
Saturday, sold by Mary McHugh, at the
court house, to Harry Emmons, attorney,
for $1,000.
Letters of administration C. b. a., were
granted on Saturday by Register Cooch
ON the estate Of Bridget Donnelly to John
X. Bradford.
The tugboat LeI3aron of the National
Dredging Company has gone to the harbor
of Mobile, Ala, where the company has
large contracts.
Letters of administration have been
granted by Register Cooch on the estate OF
Mary Wier. late Of Delaware county Pa,
to William G. Wier.
Wilmington Division, Uniform Rank,
X. Of r., will visit Washington, d, c.,
next August OH the occasion of the
biennial session Of the Supreme Lodge.
Mrs, Hannah Mote, aged So years, wife
Of Joseph Mote OF near INTERCHANGEABLE,
was buried last week in the White Clay
Creek cemetery. She died of an attack Of
the grip.
James S. Heal of this city has purchased
the house and lot of the estate of Mrs
Mary Il. Pierce, deceased, on the Philadel
phia pike, east Of the Holly Oak road, foi
$1,000. Mr.. Heal is making additions tc
the buildings.
Baldwin's mills, north of Elkton, started
up last week, after six months shut
down, giving employment to about Z;
hands. The Cecil paper mills of |. d
Carter \ Son are closed for the presen
time owing to lack OF orders The suspen
sion is expected to be only for short time
The remains of Thomas Quinlin, aget
about IS years and son Of Michael Quintin
| formerly of this town. were inferred herr
on Tuesday in the st. Johns II. c. ceme
terry, Newark. Quinlin died of internal in
| juries received six weeks ago at Chester
from fall. his case having attracted
marked attention from the medical fra
! ternity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
POURED on ON THE FLAMES.
And in the Blazing Fire Lavinia Hamilton
Of MilhIetOwn. Met Her Death.

LaviniN Hamilton, 24-years.old
coIored woman Of NIiddletown, while
kindling fire a few days aEo poured
oil on the blaze. Tho fire caught her
clothing and in few minutes her body
was wrapped in flames. She was ter.
ribly burned. A day or so ago the
woman was taken to the almshouse and
Monday she died from her injuries.
Deputy Coroner Palmer held an in.
quest, The verdict was one of acct
dental death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-02-15
FIRE AT mock EssIN.
The Barn OF Lewis LambOrn Burned nv
Tramp-The Loss is 81 ,5oO-Reportcd
Fully Insured.

ANC bHhu VI A-tNiS Nv
Tramp-The Loss Is 81 ,5O0--Reported
Fully Insured.
The barn of Lewis Lamborn, q farmer
living about a mile from Hockcssin,
was completely burned about o'clock
Sunday night. The loss is estimated at
about 81 500, for which, it is reported,
there is full insurance.
About Z o'clock, that night, a tramp
called at Mr.. Lamborn's house asking
for victuals. He was refused. In IS
minutes afterwards neighbor came
running in and reported to Mr.. Lamborn
that his barn was alire. The farmer was
too i'll to go out. His neighbors did
what they could in saving the cattle and
horses. But the barn, with its contents
of hay aud grain, was completely de.
stroyed.
There is no hesitation among the resi-
dents in attributing the fire to the
tramp's spite for not getting what he
asked for. Nothing was seen of the in
cendiary afterwards. Mr.. Lamborn was
insured in the Mill Creek Hundred
Mutual Insurance Company.