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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
ARRESTED For BREACH OF PROMISE.
Sensational Charge Against Young DR..
Pnien Of Philadelphia, who Was Re-
Gently Married. "'

Sensational Charge Against Young DR..
Pnien Of Philadelphia, who Was Re-
Gently Married.
PniLApELPHIA, Pa, July b.--The
EUeni7.g Bulletin published the follow
ing to-day;
DR. Gilbert Joseph Palen, one Of
Philadelphia's most prominent society
men, was arrested on sheriff's capias,
on Tuesday last, on writ charging
him with breach OF promise of mar
rage. The plaintiff is Miss Margaret
May Thompson, and when the case
reaches trial il is said that some very
interesting, not to say sensational, de-
velopments will result.
DR.. Palen is son Of DIR. G.. i. Palen
Of this city, and nephew of the late
jay Gould, Heis wellknown in society
circles here and In New York. June
18th, he was married to Mary Eleanor
Adamson, daughter of William Adam
son. Negly's Hill, Germantown. The
wedding was an unusually swell affair,
ana was the occasion OF "a general turn
out of the wealth and fashion of the two
great cities.
But young Or. Palen, 1t appears, had
met and loved Miss Thompson, young
and very attractive professional nurse,
and according to this young woman's
story, he promised her marriage and let
it be known fur aud wide that It was
their intention to become man and wife,
This UNDERSTANDING continued, says the
plaintiff, until her eyes were suddenly
opened by the Intelligence that DR.. Palen
was wooing apother, intelligence that
was finally confirmed by his marriage
to Miss Adamspn.
After consulting with her friends, an
attorney was Instructed to institute pro-
ceedings in breach of promise, and a
week or SO ago they were begun In court
Of common pleas. The result was that
Judge Sulzberger ordered capias to
issue for DR.. Palcn's arrest, the ball
being placed at $1,000. In the course
of their honeymoon wanderings, Or.
Palen.and his bride finally arrived at
Ocean City, N. j., and there the doctor
was watched by officers representing
the plaintiff until he left for Philadel-
phia on Tuesday last. On his arrival
home the officer quietly served his writ
and the bridegroom accompanied him to
the sheritf's office, whore two friends
became his bondsmen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

The Lawbreakers TO Whom Justice Was
Melted Friday Morning.

Melted Friday Morning.
The usual quota of Fourth of July
business was presented to Judge Ball in
municipal court Friday morning. Some
who celebrated the day BY getting
drunk are now sadder and wiser men.
There was considerable variety IN the
business brought before the court.
Barney Clark and Peter McGlinchey
were arrested in the p, W. 8 b. rail-
road train shed Thursday for drunken
ness. Joseph Smith of South Whining
ton, who accused Barney of "holding
him up" said Peter and Barney were in
the same gang, but Peter proved to the
satisfaction Of tho court that he was not
mixed up in the affair, which proof
gained Tor him his liberty.
Barney was not so fortunate. He tried
to excuse himself by saying that he was
drunk and did not know what he was
doing. He was sentenced To pay fine
of So or serve 30 days in Jail.
James Watson, colored, was accused
OF discharging pistol in the street
James did not know he had violated
the law. but fine of 81 was imposed to
impress the fact on his memory.
Charles Ramsberger was required to
pay fine of So for violating health
ordinance by allowing barrel OF gar
bage to stand on the public streets Sun
day.
John O'Rourke came to Wilmington
from Cherry Hill to celebrate Independ-
ence Day and at O'Clock Friday morning
was found very drunk on Delaware
avenue by Officer Gum. He promised
to return home and Judge Ball per-
mitted him to go.
John Dougherty, better known as
"Shan" Dougherty. charged Charles
Dugan with disorderly conduct at
Fourth and Pine streets. Shan said
Dugan acted like jack ass" and
called after him very disrespectfully. He
said that the nuisance had become
chronic and his desire was that it be
abated. The case was dismissed.
officer Rhineholz charged Thomas
Schofield with being drunk on the r.,
w. d B. railroad tracks. Schofeld tried
to impress the Court with the fact that
he is subject to sinothering spells, but it
did not have much weight, and he was
sentenced to pay a fine of 81 and costs.
Ida Hazard and Amanda Anthony
had "scrap" on Taylor street Wednes,-
day. Amanda appeared to be ,5,ne az.
gressor and a fine of So was ipsposed.
Officer Donahoe charged James l..
Galloway with being drunk and abusing
theoccupants Of thes house No. 622 East
Seventh street. He was sentenced to pay
fine of $5,s
Thomas Mullen failed TO answer 70
his napAe. He was arrested Thursday
on rhe charge of disorderiy conduct,
and when he failed to put in an appear.
hnce at court, Jeremiah Calvin, his
bondsman, was compelled to forfeit the
bail.
John Davis, colnred, was accused by
Lavenia Irons, also colored, with being
drunk in her house. She testified that
several weeks ago he struck her and she
was continually afraid of him. A fine
OF 50 was imposed.
William Zeigler was charged by Officer
james Shields with being drunk and
begging. The sentence of the court was
W or 30 days imprisonment
Jonas Lakoski was mulcted in the sum
OF VI for the same offence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
A DELAWARE BANK BURGLAR.


EiiIorsn. who Escaped From Ludlow
Street JAN. New York, Was One Of the
Famous Delaware Bank Burglars.
Joseph Killoran, who with two other
famous post-office burglars, Allen and
Russell. made a sensational escape from
Ludlow street jail, New York City, on
thursday morning, has reputation and
an unsavory memory In this city, He
is one of the quartet of burglars who
made the attempt to rob the National
Bank of Delaware, in this city, on the
evening of Friday, November 7th, 1878,
killoran at that time gave the name
OF Joseph Lawler, and as Joseph LAWYER,
alias Joseph Howard, he was tried and
convicted. He stood an hour in the
pillory and received 40 lashes at the
post, but escaped from jail in few
months. His associates in this venture
were Francis Carter alias "Big Frank"
who twice escaped but was recaptured
anu finally served out the full term of
10 years; Jimmy Hope, the famous
Manhattan Bank burglar, and Edward
Hurlburt.
killoran is known to the police of
every country on earth. He began his
career as bank robber, but Of late
years developed into an expert post
office thief AS Joe Howard he
robbed bank at Waterford, N. Y,
early in the seventies, and was SON
fenced 10 Sing Sing for five years. He
escaped after serving part OF his SEN
tence, but was recaptured and after
ward pardoned. The attempted robbery
Of the Delaware Bank was his next ex-
plot.
Some years ago Killoran robbed q
bank at Coldwater, Mich, and secured
$4,000 worth of diamonds. He reached
Philadelphia with his booty, where he
was caught and sent to prison for seven
years. After serving his time he turned
up at Easton, Pa, where he robbed a
bank, was captured and served four.
years.
Charles Allen, Killoran's fepr6w
burglar in his latest escapade, beshme a
pickpocket in Chicago before the big
fire. In 1869 he was sesift to Joliet prison
for five years ,a.ldfgon bis release came
East He yerved 18 months in England
and tiree years In Switzerland for
sneak thief robberies. The police re-
gard him as one of the most talented
I sneak thieves alive.
| killoran is said to have fortune suf-
ticlently large to keep him in luxury the
remainder OF his life, while Allen and
Russell are also men of means.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Edward B. Harper, president of the
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
Of New York, died in that city Tues
day week. He was barn at Dover and
was in the ODD year of bis age. lis
family traces its descent from Sir Will
liam Harper, who was lord mayor of
London. During the late war he served
in the First Delaware Cavalry. He after
wards moved to New York City. He
was a member oil the Lotos, the MN
haitian, the Arkwright, the Patrla, the
Church and the Republican clubs. He
was also a member of the New York
Board OF Trade and the Geographical
Society. He was 32o Mason. PAST
master OF Crescent Masonic Lodge and
president of the board of trustees Of the
Masonic Hall and Asylum. He was an
ex-president of the Delaware Society of
New York,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

A pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Roy Baldwin Friday evening in
honor of his birthday Among those
present Were; Lolo Hanna of Newport,
Lille Baldwin, Helen Reigan, Eva
Reuss. Marion Baldwin, Ethel McVey,
Nellie Hanna, Ida Baldwin, Jamie
Baldwin, Mary Woodward, Anna Eaton,
Fannie Baldwin, Grace Baldwin,
Blanche Krauss, Jessie Conner, Warren
Ridgway, Willie Hirzel, Clarence
Hanna, Charles Glover, Alfred Hirzel,
George Elsler, John Eisler, Arnold
Krauss, Eleazer Ainsworth Hirzel,
Willie Gamble, Harry Miller and
Charlie Miller.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as thew
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is blood or constitutional disease. and in
order to cure 1t you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure ia taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not qnack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one OF the best physicians in this coun-
try for years. and is a regular prescription.
1t is composed Of the best tonics known,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing catarrh. Send for testi.
monials, free
+. J, CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
cnArrnn on ACORN ENrs.
Injuries Sustained by People In WI
mington Thursday.

hbINttc1 JuftNlhou ny EGUntc III Will
mington Thursday.
There were number of accidents
Thursday, resulting from the cele-
bration, but no casualties were reported.
Five-years-old Harry Gallagher, who
was in crowd around small cannon
near Seventh and Spruce streets, 10 tho
afternoon, was struck by fragments OF
the cannon, which exploded, throwing
pieces in all directions. The little fel-
lows flesh was cut. He was taken to
his home, No. ia Curlett street, and
DR.. Hughes was called in.
A cannon cracker. which was thrown
by some men at Second and Orange
streets. landed on the shoulder Of
Charles Elm Of No. 116 Justison street.
and exploded. Elm was badly burned
and almost knocked down. ~
Willie Wyman, a small boy living at
Seventh and Franklin streets, had q
thumb nearly blown of by the explosion
OF q cannon cracker at Seventh and
Jackson streets in the morning. He was
burned In the head and body. The
cracker was thrown by another boy.
Mrs. &. Plunkett Of No. 626 West
Second street, was struck'in the face by
a cracker which had been thrown by a
boy. Her face and head were badly
burned by the powder. Y
John Rice, 4-years-old boy, was
knocked down and trampled on by a
horse. in South Wilmington. Hewas
attended by DR.. Kimble.
Thomas Tulley, living in Browntowr,
was badly burned at an early hour Friday
morning by fireworks, at Cedar and
Brown streets. His injuries are not
serious.
Oliver Parry, residing in Brandvwine
hundred, had the ends of the fingers
and thumb on his right hand blown Of
by the discharge of cannon cracker.
which he was holding in his hand. Dr.
Day was called and dressed the injured
member.
A number of small boys were PLAYING
with cartridge at Eighth and French
streets, in the morning. when il ex.
ploded, aud Harry j. Stidham, living at
No. 105 East Eighth street, was struck
! by two pieces. A deep cash was cut
over the left eye and another on the
throat near the jugular vein. DR.. Nor
gan attended young Stidham.
William Mahoney, residing at Fourth
and Washington streets, had cash cut
over the left eye by being struck by
fragment of shooting cracker The
injury was slight.
Norris, the l4.years-old son Of DR..
James Morgan, was struck in the face
by a cracker, but was not badly hurt.
A boy in the employ of Dr. @. NJ.
Almond, at Newark, had his hand
badly hurt by the explosion Of a cannon
cracker Thursday. He was brought to
the Homeopathic Hospital in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11


By the death of Joseph @. Wright, on
June 26th, ls05, lvanhoe Castle OF Mar.
shallton loses past chief that any
castle ought to hG proud of. He quail.
ticd as past chief by going through
the chairs and in every Office memorlzed
every charge. lie afterwards served a
few terms in the high priests chair and
was one OF the trustees AZ the time of
his death. lie was grand second guard.
man in 1893 aud 1894, and was on the
committees II finance and mileage in
the Grand Castle, X G. e., Of Delaware.
Following is o copy OF tue reolutions
adopted by the castle:
AT the session OF lvunhoe Castle. No. q.
X. u, h., held June 9th, 1870 d commit.
tee was appointed to draw ~ resolutions
on the death OF our deceased brptner.
Joseph q. Wright, as follows
WHEREAS, \ has pleased Almighty Tod,
the supreme fules of the Universe and
the dispuser OF the affairs of men. tu re.
move by death our beloved brother, Josepn
{. Wright June 27Iu 1872
RtSOteeL That webuw in humble SUI.
mission 10 the will of Him who is TOO wise
to err aud TOO good to be unkind; vet we
must deeply rod that IN the death of or
beloved brother this castle has lost the
cherished nope or having again in our
mldst the e1h,o orion of his zeal and love
that truly characterized our beloved
brother while among us.
ReS0ivcti. That we tenderly cherish the
memory Of OUR deceased brother, remem.
being his Kind muuner, benevolent dispo-
sition aud friendly feeling uniformly
towards all with whom he was associated;
and he Ii
Reso'pef, That we receive the admonitinn
addressed to MS by such a loving Father in
heaven in the removal of our beloved
brother, ana be ii further
Rosotgfd, THAI the sudden call of our
beloved brother stimulates us more to the
exercise of our duty, with greater dili.
gence and fidelity in its discharge, and to
the cultivation Vt constant preparation for
gu" future existence
Reiolosd That the Sir Knights of this
castle tender tIeir sincere SYMPATHY 10
the berett family Of our departed brother,
and hope and trust that lie who has
promised to ta':1 care Of those in distress.
will sustain them by His grace and guide
| them by His providence for their present
and eternal good.
HesoLHcd, Ihat the master OF records he
| Instructed 10 transmit 4 copy of these reso.
| lutiuns 10 the family Of our deceased
\ brother. aud that they be spread on he
1 records of this cilsflu. and that the charter
be draped for 80 lays
MILAN /, DEIGHToS,
WALTER flaming,
| HENRY LYrHGoE,
CommItteeion Resolutions,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Tho first fire of the Fourth was in the
saloon of John Crogan at Fifth and
Tatnall streets at e.l6 a. m. Thursday.
An alarm was sent in and the IRE de.
partment responded. The damage was
tritling. at 1880 p. IN. an alarm was
struck from box No. ~. The lire was
at F. W. Woolworth's store, No. 416
Market street. Two large plate glass
Windows were broken. The fire was
put out by the Delaware and Washing.
ton companies. An alarm of lire from
box No 10 at 2,26 r. m. proved to be
the roof Of the Delaware marble works
at Fifth and King streets. This fire was
also put out by the Delaware and Wash.
ington. Loss triiling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Tins cnsrAun ci4ssvr sarrz. NEW onx ets
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

The Wilmington Bicycle Club will
giveAn evening excursion 10 Augustine
Park, yia the steamer Riverside, july
I'm. The boat Will leave this city at S
o'clock and return about midnight. A
stop will be made at the park long
enough for dancing. First.ciass music
has been engaged. 1t will be great
gathering of the wheelmen and their
friends. Good order will be maintained
by the committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
Indinns NJ nnse-hnll.

Next Saturday afternoon there will
be a match game between the Rockford
club and the team from the Indian
school in West Philadelphia. The game
will be played on the Union street
grounds and will commence at A O'clock.
The visiting team will be composed en-
tirely of full-blooded Indians, who are
said 70 be expert ball players. The
home club will play its strongest men
and endeayor to take an Indian SCALP.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
BLACK PIPHrB Ezra.
It Prevails in iA,idemic Form Amor
Foreigneraat Pittston, Pa.

1t Prevails in Epidemic Form Among
Foreigaersat Pittston, Pa.
WHlKEsBARRH Pa, July 5.--Au cpl.
demic of black oilhtheria prevails In the
foreign quarters In Pittston, a small
town few milesfrom here.
Five children d John Moliski have
died OF the diseas within the past 4s
hours. Twenty dher children ia the
neighborhood hav been stricken.
1t was at first bought that the chill
dren bad died of cholera. but the physl-
clans are satisfied that death resulted
from black diphthgia. ilt
DR.. Benjamin Blyan Of Pittston had
his right hand blown entirely'off by the
premature explosih of cannoncracker
yesterday. This 4 the only accident
recorded in connection with the Fourth,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Special Correspondence Of Gazstte and journal
MlDDLETowY, July 5.-The Fourth in
this town was an exceptionally quiet one
and had il not been for the irrepressible
small boy and his fire crackers it would
have been difficult TO have noted differ
ence between it and the average week day.
The basebal club went to Port Penn and
met their local representatives, which re-.
suited IN victory by score Of 10 to 10 in
favor of Middletown. A numbe OF per
sons drove over TO see the game, and others
visited the piers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Capt William Kirk aud the other
local wheelmen who arc Interested in
the formation ola track association, the
purpose of which will be the establish.
ing and maintaining of a track for
The use OF wheelnen Ia Whining
ton, have held several conferences
recently and the indications are
that the efforts Of the projectors
win be successful. II is the Intention
OF the gentlemen interested to seek
assistance from the club. The finances
Of, the organization are healthy and it is
argued that the members could make
no better investment than to donate
money as nucleus for a track
fund. Il is to the interest of the
club to look after the welfwe Of the
cycling fraternity, and As track is an
absolute necessity 5or the life Of racing
1t Is altogether probable that the CLUB
Will Start the ball rolling, and Mr.. Kirk
F'aiinks he can enlistthe sympathies Of a
number Of individuals who are inter.
ested In the sport
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
a NOME wEDDiss.
The Marriage of clawson 5. Hammitt and
Miss Mary l. Bownfn1.

Miss Mary l. Downing.
Clawson S. Hammitt and Miss Mary
L. Downing were married Wednesday
evening at the residence of the BRIDE,
father. George A. Downing, No. 1888
Vanlsuren street, by the Rav. Frank
Lamboder, d. d., dean of Temple Col.
lege.. Philadelphia.
The parlor was handsomely decorated
with cut flowers and growing plants.
The bride was gowned in white satin
and carried bouquet OF rhododendrons.
She was attended by her sister, Miss
Georgina Downing. Manyiguests were
present. The bridal gifts were numer.
GUS and elegant The groom's gift 10 the
bride was diamond ring,
After reception Mr.. and Mrs. Ham.
mltt went to New York, whence they
sailed by the steamer State Of California
for Europe. They willreturn home early
in September.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
o4APMEnrixe AZ Rrao sorn.
1t Will Begin August 10th and Continue
IL Days.


Presiding Elder Adams, the Peninsula
Methodist says, will in few days COM
plete arrangements for campmeeting
at Rehoboth. The camp will begin Fri
day, August 10th, and close Wednesday,
August 26th.
Material has been ordered for the con
struction of tabernacle which is to be
64xs4 feet, accommodating about fifteen
hundred people. The location selected
is one square from the surf and one
square from the railroad station, which
renders il accessible to the excursionist
or to the resident.
Tuesday, August Goth, will be Epworth
League day; Thursday, August 22d. will
be devoted to Sunday-schools and Tues.
day, August 27th, to gospel temperance.
On these days trains will be run at
low excursion rate, and excursions will
be allowed not less than seven hours at
Rehoboth, 1t is expected that Today
tickets viii be issued, good from the
l4th of August IN the LIST Of September.
A few two story four roomed cottages
with porcles will be constructed and
will rent for $50. They will be fur
nished, and may be occupied from
August 14th to September LIST. The
usual two story board tent will be
rented for $12 or persons desiring can
select a location and build their own
tent by paying So, which will be used in
defraying expenses. 90.
A number of ministers with their
families will occupy tents or cottages a
few days prior to, aud also after the
close of the camp.
Ministerial talent of high order will
be provided, including ministers from
the Wilmington and other conferences.
An effort will be made to secure e bishop
to preach on Sunday, August 18th. The
campmeetipg is only the initial of re.
ligious and educational enterprise which
the presiding elder of Dover district has
bsen maturing for two years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Some Of the members of the local
companies Of the National Guard are
considering tho adyisabilily Of starting
a movement looking toward the estab-
lishment of gymnasium at the Armory.
An active worker in the Guard said
friday that gymnasium would be
beneficial both to the individual and to
the organization. 1t would benefit the
members II they could go there and take
exercise, and the location Of a gym.
nasium at the armory would serve to
increase the interest in the Guard. The
speaker suggested the idea of the com
panies club together and putting the
apparatus in by private subscription.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11
PHILADELPHIA AFF.alRs.

The board of directors of the Manufac-
turefs' Club has adopted declaration to
the effect that bimetallism would be bene-
fical to the American people.
Episcopal Hospital surgeons are hopeful
Of the recovery Of both James Hayes and
his wife Jennie. On Thursday evening
the husband shot his wife and then fired
bullets into his own neck and head.
The coroner's jury found Friday that
the gunshot wound which caused the
death of Common Councilman Charles J.
kinsler, on Thursday, was accidentally in.
fiicted by James Leonard, who was ex-
onerated. n.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

Elsie Moore, young girl residing on
Robinson street between Poplar and
Lombard, accidentally swallowed a
small quantity of poison on Friday
afternoon. She had a tiny bottle in
her mouth, when the cork fell out and
part of the contents of the phial passed
down her throat. She had found the
bottle in the street and did not know
what it contained. She WINS rendered
extremely i'll by the mishap but has re-
ccVered
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-07-11

At Fridays session of the court of
chancery Benjamin Nields was granted
an order to dispose of certain assets of
the estate Of the late William G. Penny
packer John Biggs was appointed trus-
tee TO convey the farm Of Samuel ].
Hill, in Appoquinimink hundred, back
10 him. Anna Graham was authorized
TO sell the real estate of her husband,
tho late Hiett Graham. Benjamin Nields
and Harry Emmons were appointed a
committee to examine H. r. Bringhurst
for admission to the bar of the court.