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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
THE BRIDEGROOM IN JAIL.
A Few Castle Man Gets Into Serious
Trouble in Washington, Short Time
After His Wedding. ~.

A Few Castle Man Gets Into Serious
Trouble in Washington, a Short Time
After His Wedding.
Warrington, D. c., Star, Jan. 8.
A young man, Samuel Lewis Lane, en-
ployed as yeoman OH the U. S. steamer
Fish Hawk, was prisoner in police court
this morning, on a charge of grand lar
ceny, it being alleged that he stole three
pairs of field glasses from the steamer.
The Young man lived at New Castle. Del,
at the time Of his enlistment. He was en-
gagged to Miss Josephine Brockman, who
is said to have come here from st. Louis
last week. Captain Robert Platt of the
Fish Hawk granted him furlough Of five
days to get married. The license was
bought and paid for, and the young couple
appeared before minister OIL New Year S
eve and promised to be faithful to each
other.
He remained three days over his time,
and when the theft of the glasses was re-
ported the newly-married man was slis-
pected by Detectives Weldon and Lacey,
who were assigned to the case.
The glasses were soon recovered and yes
terday afternoon the officers learned that
the man and his wife had stopped at the
Hotel Enrich on Pennsylvania avenue.
They went to the hotel about 4 O'Clock in
the afternoon and had only been there a
few minutes when the young man aud his
wife appeared. The officers called him
aside and told him what they wanted with
him and he turned to his wife and SAID .
I'm be back in few minutes"
"Whats the matter?" she asked.
Nothing at all" he answered. 'rll re-
turn soon."
The officers then went with him to
headquarters and searched him. Three
pawn tickets, one for pair of the missing
glasses and the others for an umbrella and
jeweiry were found on him.
In conv ersation with the officers he
admitted that he had taken the glasses
but said he intended to replace them. He
had pawned them Tor ST.
When his wife learned of his arrest she
was anxious to see him, but he did not
want to see her and left word for her not
to come to the police station.
She remained away from the station last
night, but this morning she called at the
police court and had short conversation
with him.
Judge Miller heard the proof of the cas-,
and held the prisoner in $500 real estatt
security for the action of the grand jury
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Mr.. and Mrs. William Taylor gave
birthday party in honor of the 18th birth
day anniversary of their daughter, May,
Mt their home 2Oi West Eighteenth street.
Monday night. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hawkins. Mrs. Todd, Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mayne, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Chetfiens and Mrs. Thomas j.
Gravel of New Castle; Miss May Todd,
Tomlinson, Miss Kate Timms, Miss Ce-
celia Weggenmann. John Tobin and
George Vincent of New Castle; Thomas
Bullen of Hares Corner, Bert Hawkins,
William Slaughter and Wesley Hawkins.
A very pleasant time was had Games
were indulged in and handsome repast
was served by Caterer Edward Cheifeins,
Music was furnished by Leroy Hart,
Frank Wilson and Irving and Lester Riggs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

At a meeting of the building committee
of Mount Pleasant NJ Il. parsonage held
November 26th, 1891, the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted COM
mandatory of Charles Pierce, the con-
tractor:
ResotVcd, |. That the building committee
are perfectly satisfied with the Workman
ship and material used in the construction
of the Mount Pleasant parsonage
2. That Mr.. Pierce acted the part Of a
gentleman in the whole transaction.
8. That we highly recommend him to
the confidence of all who may desire con-
tract work done MS worthy of their conf
dence.
4. That Mr. Pierce gave the committee
no trouble whatever, but adhered to the
plans and specifications.
8. That a copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to Mr.. Pierce and also published
in the Wilmington EVERY EVENING and
Daily Republican.
GEO w. WELprH, Chairman.
HOWARD Z. LODGE, Secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
POLICE LEGISLATION.
Important Communication from Toio-

graph superintendent j. W. Aydon.
At meeting Monday night the police
commissioners discussed bill to be
presented to the Legislature requesting
that the commission be given the power
to appoint substitute officers. The ap-
pointment of such officers has long been
desired by the department. Their
duties will require them to be in attend
ance at athletic exhibitions, entertain
ments, balls, and such other places as in
the Judgment of the chief of police an
officer is needed.
The following communication was re-
ceived from Superintendent Aydon of
the Police and Fire Alarm Telegraph:
Owing to the increase in all kinds of
electrical wires throughout the city, and
the correspondinglv increased danger from
the same, would respectfully recommend
that the following suggestions be con-
sidered, and il approved that officers be
instructed accordingly;
1t should be understood that trolley
wires, trolley feed wires and arc light
wires are dangerous to life, while incin-
descent wires are not considered dangerous
to life-to many they would give severe
shock. and should be avoided.
When your officers find any electric
wire down and within reach of persons,
prevent any one touching them, and
notice promptly sent to the company
owning the same. AN officer. in the mean
time keeping guard over the fallen wires.
They should, under no circumstances,
touch them, nor allow others to do so.
except regular lineman. In the event of
q person coming in contact with q 1--we
wire and in danger of receiving fatal
current, help could be given by catching
hold of the victims clothing with dry
paper, provided the clothing is dry In
cases of the clothing being damp or wet,
rubber gloves or rubber coat could be
used, but the victims flesh should not be
touched as such would convey the current
to the rescuer. If a hatchet with per-
fectly dry handle is available, the wire
| should be cut. In cases of poles falling
| and any Of the wires attached thereto are
heavy current wires, or other wires crossed
with heavy current wires, the pole or
wires should not be touched until the
| arrival of the lineman.
In cases where wires are noticed hanging
from poles or other places, the fact should
| be promptly reported, and the owners
| compelled to remove them at once.
| Broken or unsafe poles should also
receive prompt attention and not allowed
to remain any longer than possible, the
owners being notified to replace them at
| once
I would respectfully suggest that rubber
gloves be furnished each officer for use in
above cases. Respectfully,
| ]. W. AYDoN,
Superintendent Fire and Police Telegraph
Police Surgeon Hughes reported tha
| during the month of December he at.
tended eight patients and nine officer!
at the police station. A report shovel
that during the past month 100 patro
| calls were answered and 16T person.
carried in the wagon. The matron
cared for 80 prisoners, 10 dodgers ant
two lost children during December.
commission as private watchman wa
rendered David Watts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The annual meeting of the Water
Witch Steam Fire Engine Co. was held
Monday, when the following officers
were elected: President, ]. McGlinchey;
Vice-President, Frank Quigley; Secrc-
tary, j. Morton Dillon; Financial Secre-
tary, John j. McGoldriclS; Treasurer,
Joseph K. Adams; Trustees, Robert
Blakeley, George Shuster, DIR. II. q.
Moore; Directors, Stephen Neaster, j..
r. Black, John Long; Chief Engineer,
j. S. Pierce; First Assistant, George
Shuster; Second Assistant, William Il.
Wier; Auditing Committee, I. Fl. III,
Messenger, DIR. John Palmer, Edward
Ragan; Equipment Committee, Thomas
Reynolds, Stephen Neaster, John Sin.
ton
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

EAsToN, Nd, Jan. G.-aIrs. Mary A.
Bratt, wife of Samuel Bratt of Oxford,
Talbot county, died at her residence
there this morning. Her father was the
late Rev. Henry Bell of Baltimore, who
was for many years local preacher
IN the Baltimore Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Bratt
was an intense sufferer for some months
from cancer. She was widely known for
her charity. Her husband together with
two sons and four daughters survive her.
The eldest daughter is the wife of Rev.
DIR, Alfred Smith, presiding elder in the
Wilmington Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
Superintendent Fire and Police Telegra
TWO TURNPIR E MEETISGB.
Annual Election of oticers Monday Al
Reports.


The Wilmington Il Kennett Turnpike
Co. held its annual meeting and election
of officers Monday; with the following
result: President, William Candy; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, Il. b. Shurter; Direc-
tors, William Candy, E. Bringhurst, Jr.,
Col. H.. A. du Pont, A. l.. Foster, DR.
Joseph H. Chandler, Joseph z. Chandler,
William Wilson, Jr., ]. Poulson Chandler,
Alexis l. du Pont, Il. B. Shurter.
The road was reported in excellent con-
dition. ...
AT the annual meeting of the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Turnpike Co. the
following officers were elected: President,
William Candy; Treasurer, Joseph Tat
nall; Secretary. George A. Elliott; Direc-
tors, William Candy, Edward Belts, Joseph
TaGnall, George A. Elliott, Edward Bring
hurst, Ir., j. Cloud Elliott, William du
Pont, Il. t. Bellah, /. q, Elliott.
William du Pont, chairman of the road
committee, reported the pike to be in bet
ter condition for travel than it has been
for years, and that the sun of $1,000 has
been expended for the past year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

CHEsrERrowN, MD.. Jan. 7.-Captair
Clark, of the Chester River Steamboat Co.,
reports that lively battle took place on the
Chester river last Saturday between the
oyster police boat commanded by Captain
Thomas Benney and fleet OF about thirty
dredging vessels, which were catching
oysters on forbidden grounds, off Long
Point. Captain Benney is said to have
sailed down among the dredgers, when
they opened fire OH him and finally drove
him into shallow water. The dredgers, he
told Captain Clark, kept up fusilade for
two hours. When Captain Benneys
ammunition gave out the dredgers turned
to work. The hull, cabin and foremast Of
the police boat are marked with bullets.
Capain Benney has sent for one of the
oyster police steamers to aid him in pro-
tecting the oyster beds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The Chester Times of Monday says !:
"a wedding ceremony, in which George
ID. Peters of Wilmington and Miss
Catherine Reynolds, AIS Tenth street,
We're the parties, took place yesterday
afternoon, at st. Michael's Catholic
Church. The young couple were at
tended by Mr.. and Mrs. James Reynolds,
who acted as bridesmaid and best man
respectively. The bride wore steel.
colored henrietta dress, trimmed with
silk. A number of guests witnessed the
marriage, which was performed by Rev.
Joseph Timmins. Mr.. and Mrs. Peters
Will go to housekeeping in Wilmington,
Del"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
BLACKBURN DIsMISsED.
There Was No Evidence to Prove that He
Stole from Maggie McManus.

Walter Blackburn was charged in mu-
nicipal court on Tuesday with stealing
800 from Maggie McManus, who is serving
term in New Castle Jail for drunkenness
and disorderly conduct. The woman was
brought over from New Castle to give her
testimony.
II. H. Ward, who cleared Blackburn of
the Eddie Gardner murder and who has
defended him on number of charges
since, was IN court again Tuesday morning
and when City Solicitor Elliott asked that
the case be dismissed Mr.. Ward quickly
left the court room. Blackburn followed
soon afterwards.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
CHIEF JUSTICE LORE SPEAKS.


du Pont Post, No. ., G. A. r., has elected
the following committees for the current
year: Charity: q. Il. Roberts, j. g. Rip
pcrger, Louis Cooper. Delinquent: Joseph
Duffy, Theodore Stratton, Fl. 5. Stradlsy,
John Mcclure, James Il. Porter. Enter
tanment: J. S. Booth, D. d. Bogla. John
Kilmer, William Kelley, John McCatferty.
Auditing Il. A. Finley, Eilwood Craig, ].
b. Ayars. 7. Cathcart, William Il. John
son, William Mendenhall, Joseph Duffy,
William Haley, George Wonn, l.. L.
Pierce. Tombstones William Kelley,
Ellis A. Cloud, G. Il. Larrison. Trustees,
q. w. Roberts, Ellwood Craig, William
Mendenhall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Letters of administration were granted
by the probate court OF Chester county
on the estate of George W, PaXon to q.
L. Paxon and L. 9. Jones. The sur
yivors are: Elizabeth q. Paxon, widow,
Parkesburg; Sallie G. Jones, daughter,
Phmnixyille; Clarkson PaXon, son,
Newark, Del; George w. Paxon, son,
Philadelphia; Charles w. lIallowell,
grandson, Philadelphia; Emma H..
Murphy, daughter, Parkesburg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
BooK PR ESByrIrION
History of America Presented to st.
NIary's Parochial school by Col. IL. VI.


History of America Presented to st.
Mary's Parochial School by Col. IL. VI.
Floyd.
A presentation of eight volumes of q
Narrative and Critical History of
America" prepared by Justin Winson,
librarian of Harvard University, was
made by Colonel Robert NJ. Floyd to
st. Mary's parochial school Monday
afternoon. The gilt was presented to
the school in the name OF Colonel Floyd
by George w. Roberts. William Ii. Hill
made Il brief address defining history
and its significance. .....
An interesting programme of songs
and recitations was then rendered by
the pupils in most excellent manner.
Rev. Fathers Kelly and Birmingham
made brief addresses thanking Colonel
Floyd for his acceptable gift.
An interesting feature of the occa-
sion was an original poem of welcome
written by one of the teachers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

New-Century Club and corporation.
----------.--s------
The Dclaware Farm and Home celebrated
its tenth birthday Saturday last.
Mrs. Barbara Suthal, No. s5S West
Second street, died at her home Saturday,
aged IS years.
An original pension has been granted
James II, Durnall, alias Harvey Durnall,
of HockeSsln.
A valuable colt owned by Henry Witsil
of this city died on Monday of cerebro
spinal meningitis.
Repairs to the break in the main shaft
ON the Market street bridge across the
Christana have been completed.
Register Cooch has granted letters testa-
mentary on the estate of Robert Green
walt, late OF Mill Creek, to Eliza Currinder.
Edward X. Coppage, died here Saturday,
aged 50 years, lnterment was made at
the family buryimg place, Sudlersyille, Md.
Letters testamentary were granted Tues
day by Register Cooch on the estate OF
Charles l.. Niltbank to Maggie Il. Wilt
bank.
Letters testamentary have been granted
hy Registrar Cooch OH the estate of
Jonathan Hilton to L. S. Hilton and q. A.
Chadwick.
james 4. Gebhart and family left here
Monday for Barton Junction, Fla, where
Mr. Gebhart will engage IN the fruit rais-
ing business.
Caroline Il. Mari, wife of Patrolman
Lemuei Mari died Saturday az her resiA
dence No. J97 Poplar street after lingerA
ing illness, aged 40 years.
James G. Robinson of Kennett Square,
has placed quantity of young bass in the
east branch of Red Clay creek. Fishing is
prescribed there for three years.
j. X. I4ambson has applied to the Levy
Court Tor remuneration as election officer
in New Castle hundred, the payment haYA
ing been made to &. W. Eckels in error.
Ex-Governor James Ponder is denounc-
ing the waste of timber in Sussex county.
He says it is being cut down and sold for
next to nothing. The ex-governor is i'll
favor oi some legislation against the
promiscuous sdeiorestation of timber lands.
Townsend Rigby of Brandywine Sum
nit, has purchased Il tract OF land within
a few miles OF Dover, Del. The tract is
covered with woodland, and Mr.. Rigby
intends to make business Of cutting and
selling 1t.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

At the regular meeting of the salisbury
Legion. at their headquarters oil Monday.
the following officers were elected: Presi.
dent, Harry Bridgman; Vice-president,
Walter Searles; Secretary, ]. ]. Corrigan;
Treasurer. w. ]. Kerrigan; Directors,
Charles Patton, Harry Dem, Samuel
Campbell
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

BosroN, Mass. Jan. S.--The New York,
New Haven 81 Hartford railroad is pro-
pairing to equip its Nan;asket Beach and
Warren Il Bristol branches with elec-
tricity to replace the present steam power:
The Nantasket Beach line is 10 miles and
the Warren IL Bristol 2l miles in length.
1t is stated that the company intends to
ultimately equip all its minor branches
with electricity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
DALTON ESTATE SALE.
Large Attendance Monday and Goo
Purchase Figures.

There was large attendance Mon
day and very lively bidding at the Court
House rs Auctioneer Hukill put up for
sale the town and farm property of the
estate of the late Thomas Dalton of which
William Michael Byrne is trustee.
Bernard Dalton is the purchaser OF
the Centreville property at 81 900. A. d.
Carpenter bought 30 acres OF farm land
near Centreville for $4,030. The pur-
chaser has been the tenant on the
property for 21 years. The sale was
commented upon as very good, buyers
and sellers both being well satisfied.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Co. entered security Thursday in the
admiralty court in $500 for the New
York agents of the British steamer
Orange Prince. The vessel Was then
released.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
VIEW MEDICAL BILL,
1t is Being Prepared by Wilmington
PhysIcian and viii be Submitted to the
Lerislature.

Legislature.
A new medical bill is being drafted
by DIR. William @. Pierce of this city to
be submitted to the General Assembly.
The chief object of the bill is to protect
citizens from an influx of rejected can
didates for registration from neighbor-
ing States where rigid medical laws
exist.
The bill to be presented positively
requires an examination of all candi-
dates by board Of examiners. 1t re-
quires that rs per cent of the questions
be answered correctly, and that the pas
sage of the examinations permits the
candidates to practice in this State upon
payment of the necessary fee. 1t is be-
lieved that this will institute rigid
interstate-standard of excellence in the
practice OF medicine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
An Ilxuiting I,unn,yay.

A team belonging to Harry Miller. the
Shipley street plumber, ran away at Ninth
and Church streets Monday morning.
Before the horse was stopped much dam
age had been done to the wagon. a great
deal of excitement prevailed for awhile.
Bright Lynch, the driver, escaped injury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The government has been asked by the
officials of the Delaware railroad to either
stop work on the Assateague inland water
way or give the assurance that the gov
ernment will pay for the iron bridges to be
erected, one at Rehoboth and the other
near LeWes
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
owner of the Yacht Huirdins Here.

A1T6TtUaTT
II is generally understood that the
steam yacht building by the Pusey y
Jones Co., from plans of Henry J.
Gielow, is intended for Harrison B.
Moore of the New York l4ighterage
CO., to replace the Marietta, recently
sold.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

News was received here Monday of the
death in Philadelphia OF Mrs. Rosa Nc
of Mrs. Blossom of du Points banks, also
the aunt of Mrs. Rose France Of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

National Grand Commander of the G.
A. X; John Lawler of Illinois. will be
mere February LIST to attend the State En-
campment al Middletown. He will be the
guest of the encampment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
n ooiored skater Drowned.

James Williams, colored, while skat-
ing near Townsend Saturday broke
through the ice and was drowned.
Deputy Coroner Chandler was notified
Sunday that the body had been found.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
SIZE OF ADDICKS INCOME
Mrs. Addicks Says 1t is About
$25o,Ooo Per Year.
ADDICKS' MAN SAYS $17,5OO
Interesting Testimony With
the Arguments.

The Plaintiff Goes on the Stand to Testify
Co the Extent of Her Husbands Posses
sions--She Makes Him Out II Very
Wealthy Man---rhe Assumption Dis
puted--An Application for an Allow
unCes
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Cards have been issued to the marriage
Of Charles Alfred Rudolph to Miss Phebe
Alimond. to take place in Grace NJ. L.
Ehareh on Tuesday, January I'D, at II
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
LEYr COURT ANNUAL MEETING.


Recollection of Chairman Scott--Chief
Justice Lore Addresses the Court.
Tuesday being the first meeting Of the /,
Levy Court Commissioners for 1885 the
election for chairman was held.
Commissioner Armstrong was invited to
the chair when election was gone into, re-
suting in the unanimous reelection OF
Chairman William A. Scott.
Mr.. Scott informed the representative of
THE GAZETTE that the standing COM
mittees as before will be continued.
James O'Neill and other persons who
served as special constables during the last
election appeared again in regard to pay
for services rendered. 1t is understood
that if they are not paid at an early date
they propose an organizing OF all persons
holding these commissions with the END in
view of employing counsel and testing
their position through the medium Of
mandamus.
A number of miscellaneous bills were
passed. A warrant for sos was passed on
account of insurance for the county Court
House and Jail.
CHIEF JUSTICE LORE SPEAKS.
A little before noon Chief Justice Lore
appeared in the chamber and upon being
introduced informed the members of the
court in regard to the movement already
afoot in regard to prison reform and the
intention of certain legislation being
formulated in connection with work
house for prisoners.
He requested the commissioners to delay
their action in the purchase of quarry
site until the fate of the enactment being
prepared for the Legislature be learned.
The Chief Justice also brought the at
tention of the court to the vile and in
sanitary condition of the offices i'll the
basement of the Court House building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The sixth anniversary of the New
Century Club will be celebrated Monday
evening, January 14th, by reception
in the club building, to be given by the
New-Century Club and corporation.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-28

Ex-diy.