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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Luther @. johnson, one of Whining
.on's crack wheelmen. has Just put the
ininshing touches on one of the pref
tiest wheels in the city, which he in
tends to use for himself. Mr.. johnson
is employed in the repair shops of Nc
Daniel g. Merrihew, and his own wheel
is evidence of the fact that he is
thoroughly acquainted with the work.
He always took great pride in having "A
nice looking wheel, and now he is the
envy OF many fellow riders. He uses
19-pound bicycle of one of the very
best makes, and on it he does all Of
his road riding. He conceived the
idea of changing the color from what
it was originally, and now the frame
is of beautiful green, and the wheels
have the appearance Of old gold, all
being neatly striped. The coloring was
done in bronze and is very pretty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The Street and Sewer Directors of
this city visited Norfolk, Va, on Sat
urday last, after viewing the launch of
the gunboat Wilmington at Newport
News, and remained over Sunday for
the purpose of looking over the streets.
Mr.. w. N. Hannen, prominent young
contractor, escorted them over the city,
visiting all the points of interest
Their greatest surpriseswas the condi-
tion of the streets. Both in paving
and the cleanliness compared favorably
with any northern cities. The authori-
ties pay great attention to sanitary i'm
provements. The Wearing system of
sewers has been built, which gives
them good drainage, much needed
thing in city located as Norfolk is
shipping port where contagious
diseases are constantly being brought
by foreign vessels. The principal
paving material is granite and asphalt
blocks. All paving and sewers are paid
for by the property abutting on the
same. The trip was enjoyed by the
directors, both in social and business
way, the citizens native hospitality
making it a desirable place to spend
a few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
TRoUHL Es0ME TRAMPs.
One Hundred and FIrsy Take Possession O
"A Train.

Fully $50 tramps boarded my train
at Bay View few nights ago. re-
marked p, W. Il B. railroad freight
conductor to reporter of "The
Gazette Monday, land the only
thing we could do was to do nothing.
| might wear my life out running after
these fellows. Most of them are out
laws and some of them would commit
murder. They would murder a man
for the sake of getting his watch or
some other article of value. 1t is an ex-
tremely difficult matter to prevent them
from riding on freight trains now that
they are going about in large numbers
In many cases they far outnumber the
crews OF the trains, and the folly of inter
fering with them is apparent. But we
do our best to keep them off and some
times we stop trains to put two OF three
men off.
Bay View seems to be rendezvous
for worthless fellows who appear to
have no desire but TO ride up and
down tho road. | am positive that some
of them do absolutely nothing but ride
back and forth between Philadelphia
and Baltimore, and they manage to ex-
list by begging and stealing.
1T is noticeable fact that few of
them stop at Wilmington. am not
prepared to say just what the reason is
but | think it is because tho city has
tho reputation of sending such persons
to the stonepile, for which they have
an abhorrance.
A few nights ago the crow of train
attempted to eject gang of tramps be-
fore it left Bay View, but the tramps
refused to go and the crew had to de-
sist. Most Of them got off, however,
before the train reached Philadelphia.
The tramps generally scatter about,
and we always watch their movements,
and when we see an opportunity to get
rid of some of them we stop the train
long enough to put them off. Most OF
our uainmen are brave fellows and
they do all in their power to keep the
trains clear of these unwelcome passen-
gers. 4"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
QUEEN ANyE,s RAILaoAD.
Progress Of tile surveys-The Road Likely
to Prove of Great Benefit to Formers.

Progress of tile Surveys-The Road Likely
to Prove of Great Benefit to Formers.
SPECIAL correspondence of Gazette and journal
Greensboro, Md, Oct. 21. The en-
gineers of the Queen Anne's railroad
have been making headquarters in this
county for the past week while survey
ing the eastern route as far as the Del
aware line. The Delaware section is
their next place. The outlook for the
early completion of this road is becom-
ing more favorable all the time, and the
majority of the people in this county
are interested in this improvement.
The value of land adjacent to and
near this prospective line will be
greatly increased, and the inconven-
ience of the farmers in hauling their
crops to market will be- lessened. The
transportation facilities are now very
poor in the vicinity of this road. and
this much needed enterprise will be
abouts Some Of the farmers from
haul their fruit long distance,
Ridgely, on the Delaware & Chesa-
peaSe road, being the most desirable
place at present for freight delivery.
This 10 generally when their busiest
season is on and when they feel the
necessity of nearby delivery. 1t is
hoped the bright prospects which now
prevail will continue and that before
the approach of another peach crop
the line will be in active operation.
The marriage of Miss Jennie Smith,
for several years principal at Henderson
Academy, and Robert ID. Blackiston, of
st. Mary's county, is announced to
take place ON the Both inst. n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
unE VIEW BIoYoL q oo0nsE.


Trick Riding and IL Reception.
The new indoor bicycle course, which
has been put in shape by the remodel
ing of Rice's foundry, at Tenth and
Orange streets, will be opened on Sat,
urday night with trick riding by Fred
Cope, the noted Philadelphia artist,
after which there will be an informal
dance. The Pyle Cycle Co., who will
use the course as winter school, have
spent great deal of money in fitting
the place up, as stated in EVERY
Evening" a few days ago, and now the
work is nearly done it has quite an
attractive appearance.
An orchestra has been engaged for
the opening night, and the occasion
will no doubt be interesting. Prof.
Cope will make his appearance about
S o'clock, and after half an hours
trick riding the floor will be given
over TO dancers for about two hours.
At intervals between the dances, and
after the dance, Wilmington riders will
sport around the track on wheels which
will be provided by the company. A
number of visitors from other cities
are expected TO be present and take
part in the opening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
F0R CLERKS avn cAaafEas..
A Civil Service Examination to Be Held ,r
Tins CITY on Jpcembrr iii.

TINS CiIy on Orcembrr 5ilI.
Tho regular semi-annual examination
for the grades of clerk and carrier for
the Wilmington postolIice will be held
on Saturday, December 7th.
The age limitation for carrier is
from 2l to 40 years. For clerks, lS
years ind upwards.
No application for the examination
will be accepted after the hour of clos
ing business on Monday, November
The Civil Service Commission takes
this opportunity of stating that the ex-
aminations are open TO all reputable
citizens who may desire to enter the
postal service, without regard to their
political affiliations. All such citizens
are invited to apply. They will be ex-
amined, graded, and certified with en-
tire impartiality, and wholly withou.
regard to their political views, or to
any consideration except their efficiency
as shown by the grades they obtain in
the examination.
For applications. blanks, full in
structions, and information relative to
the duties and salaries of the different
positions apply at the postonlce, to the
secretary of the board.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
Actor sientrs,s rrlal postponsd.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 21.-The
trial of james B. Gentry, the actor who
shot and killed Madge Yorke of the
" Baggage Check" company at hotel
in this city on February 18th last had
been fixed for to-day, but by private
arrangement between counsel, the case
was indefinitely postponed. No an
nouncement was made in court, and
Gentry was not brought from prison.
1t is understood that the reason for the
postponement was the approaching
Holmes trial, which will begin next
Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
Death of ex.Goveruor oliver Anes.

North Easton, Mass, Oct. %. -Ex-
Gov. Oliver Ames died at his home
here at 2. II o'clock this morning, after
a long period OF failing health. although
death at the last resulted from heart
disease. He was ga years of age. He
had become widely known through his
connection with large business enter
prises as we'll as on account of his long
and honorable political record in this
State. A widow, two sons and four
daughters survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Bridgeton, y. J;' Oct, q. CHARLES
Carey, alias Charles Nabb, of Balti-
moro, who was convicted recently of
abducting and marrying 14-years-old
fenced to-day by Judge Hoagland to
placed on trial for abducting the girl,
his wife came on from Baltimore, but
he refused to recognize her, saying that
he had never been married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The date for Henry Georges s address
to the Single Takers of Wilmington, is
Sunday night, November 3d, at the
Grand Opera House. The. Single
Takers have engaged the Opera House
for each Sunday night during Novem-
her, December, January and February.
Rev. Father McGlynn, Thomas G.
Shearman, Congressman Tom L. John
son and others will address these Sun
day night meetings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Miss Sallie J. Mitchell, sister of
Edmund, Frank A. and Elmer Mitchell
of this city, left New York Monday
morning on steamship Para for Aepin-
wall, where she will cross the Isthmus
Of Panam and board one of the Pacific
Mail steamships for San Francisco. In
that city she will make protracted
visit with relatives. About 36 days
will be consumed in making the trip.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Chester Oct 81. The Wellman Steel
Co. started up their plate mill this
morning after an idleness Of two years.
This will give work to 200 additional
employees. After four-hours' run the
mill had to be shut down on account of
the salt in Ihe water. About bushel
of crystaized salt was taken from one
of the boilers, and samples of it have
been presented to the Delaware County
Historical Society.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
Fined for contempt Of Court.

New York, Oct. Civ. E. d.
Stokes was fined Sl0o to-day by Judge
Barrett in the supreme court for fail
ing to appear and serve as a juror on
October 7th. Mr.. Stokes sent letter
to the court at the time stating that
he was unable to be On hand, as he
had met with an injury. This, however,
him from jury duty, as the law contem-
plates personal appearance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
sERG EAxTs' nEspoSsIni1Irr.
rhe Lane Case Brings a New Matter to TIL,
Notice of the Police Board.

H'ro HHH' NHsu FIIHgh u NHW Whtter 20 the
Notice of the Police Board.
A long meeting was held by the
Police Commissioners on last Monday
evening, about two hours discussion
being INDUCED in over the Lane case,
which was disposed of by dismissing
the officer last Thursday, the charge
against him being that he slept while
on duty. The impression prevailed
with the commissioners that the
sergeant of the district should be re
sponsible for patrolmen found neglect
ing their duty, when the discovery is
made by some one other than the SER
geant. Action was deferred.
Other matters pertaining to the good
of the department were also discussed,
but no alterations were made in the
rules
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Miss Laura Ruth of Yorklyn enter
in honor of her birthday; Among those
Ruth, Misses Ella and Annie Ruth,
Miss Lydia j. Durham, Miss Bertha
Cloud, Price Dilworth, Will Maxwell,
Miss Bessie McGregor, Miss Matte E.
Leach, Miss Addie T. Williams, Miss
Rietta M. Emerson, Lawrence Potts,
George Cornell, Harvey Ball, Bayard
Fisher, J. Alvan Newlin, j. T. Mil
hous and Levi Hanna.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
were recorded at the Registry Bureau
on Monday: Property on the south
west side Of Thirty-fifth street north
west Of West, by the Wawaset Land
Go. to Charles II. Miller, consideration
$3.50; property on the north side of
Chestnut street east of Adams, by
Francis Tripp, administrator of Catha-
rine Stone, to Archibald Davidson,
consideration 81, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
An Elegant NInnsoleum.

George L. Jones is erecting in the
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery
an elegant mausoleum for the Lobdell
family. 1t will be large and massive,
with Ionic caps and large polished col
umns. 1t will be the largest vault in
this State. Its dimensions will be as
follows; Length, IT feet; width and
heighth, each IA feet. 1t will be con-
structed of the finest Eastern granite
and will have bronze doors. The vesti-
bule will be tiled and the catacombs
will be large enough to contain l6
bodies. The design was prepared by
Mr.. Jones and is handsome.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The Swarthmore foot ball team will
visit Newark on Saturday next and play
the strong Delaware College team, on
the college athletic grounds. The visi-
tors have good team, but the Della
ware boys are practicing hard, and
will try to give the Swarthmore men a
warm reception.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

DIR. Henry W. Bryan of this city has
been appointed assistant bank exami-
ner for Delaware, New Jersey and
Long Island and will assist Bank Ex-
aminer Francis N. Buck. He will re-
sign the position next spring, when he
will apply to the State Board of Medi-
cal Examiners for examination prepara-
tory to beginning the practice Of medi-
cine in Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The will of Jesse Sharp was ad-
mitted to probate Monday morning. He
bequeathed his property to his son,
Jesse Sharp, Jr. On the death of the
latter, if he dies without lawful issue
and if he does not leave will, the
property will go to tho Minquadele
Home. Willard Salisbury is executor
and trustee under the will.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Merritt & Co. Of Philadelphia are
placing set of substantial fire ex-
tinguishers on the Mccullough Build
ing at Fifth and Walnut streets. Chief
Engineer Walker of tho Fire Depart
ment, who is pushing the crusade
against unprotected buildings, has
ordered escapes on three other struc-
lures. He intends to keep up the move
ment until all large buildings are
properly protected from fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Detroit, Mich, Oct. 81. Lake st.
Clair was nearly two feet lower than
usual yesterday on account of heavy
southwesterly winds, which had pre-
vailed for two days In consequence of
this. several of the larger steamers
grounded on the Crosse Poipte Shoals,
which caused long blockade of the
entire down bound fleet The blockade
was finally raised with the assistance
of tuos
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Building Inspector Grubb has issued
permits as follows: Charles W. White,
alterations at No. 426 East Fourth
street, to cost $3.50; David Dangel, ad-
dition to No. 1919 East Thirteenth
street. to cost sl00; the same, altera-
tions to German Hall, to cost se25; the
same, alterations to No. 22l King
street, to cost $l25.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Mt. Holly, N. j., Oct. 2l.-Judge
Garrison this morning after refusing a
new motion for new trial, sentenced
Alfred Clymer to be hanged on the
10th of January next, for the murder
of Bridget Doyle IN Burlington last
December
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

A punch weighing about SO, 600
pounds was cast at the foundry of the
Harlan u Hollingsworth Co. Saturday.
1t is designed to punch six inch hole
IN plate of iron one inch thick. Its
throat is "a inches deep. 1t was cast
in a flask weighing eight tons. A 16-
foot propeller for the Earn Line was
cast last Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

A shooting match was held by the Wa
waset Gun Club on Saturday on the club
grounds. Each man shot at % Blue
Rock targets and the following scores
we're made: Bilderback hit "a: Martin.
Y; j. Huber 81: Mason, 81; G. Buck.
master, 2l; White, 10; Ewing, 10. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Denver, Col, Oct 81. Charles Rose
is dead and James Girard is dying at
Watkins, q miles east of Denver, as a
result of duel with razors Both men
were employed as section hands on the
Union Pacific railroad. There has
been feud Of long standing between
them,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Harry Reidell, who was hurt in an
accident on the p. w. &. B. railroad
recently, died Friday night at the Della
ware Hospital. Deputy Coroner Chand-
Ter held an inquest on Monday. The
jury rendered verdict of accidental
death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Assistant Engineer Sasse of the Fire
Department has received a pretty SOU
yenir from the Augusta convention of
fire chiefs which he attended. The
souvenir consists of two balls of cotton
attached to card and held together
with white satin ribbon. r
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
Shot His wife and Killed himself.

uagerstown, Md, Oct. 2l.-William
Landes, aged AZ years, an engineer
shot his wife fatally and killed himself
last night Jealousy is thought to have
been the motive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Warsaw, Oct. 2l,-The Children's
Home at Stargard in the Saionchek
district of Polish Prussia, has been
destroyed by fire. Ten children
perIshed in the flames.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The party of alleged filibusters ar
rested at Inauga includes Messrs. Ruiz,
GARLIC, Pena and others who were cap
tured at Penn's Grove last month by
United States Marshal Lannan and
posse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

A one-eighth interest in the farm of
Lizzie j. and Joseph p. Wright, in
Christiana hundred, which was sold
Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Gillis,
was purchased by John P. Nields for
.375.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

Allentown, Pa, Oct. 2l. The Crane
iron works increased the wages of their
400 employees 10 per cent to-day This
is the second advance in the past three
monthH
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24

The trustees of the iremen's farm
visited the place on Sunday and made
an inspection. 1t was found that the
crops were not as large as was antici-
pated, but it is thought they will pay
eXpenses
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-24
ADDICKS CRUSHING DEFEAT
Denied Admission to the His
torlcal Society.
HIS REJECTION Overwhelming
Insisted on Action on His
Application.

An Intereatine Session of tho Historical
Society of Delaware-AddicKs' Applioa-
tion for Membership Rejected by "a Vote
of "a to 8.
Graham guardian., 1895-07-12
READ THE GUARDIAN.

Hunt Bros. left us a jug of their
best 16 TO | whiskey which was
manufactured at their dstillery at
Pima, this week.
Mr.. N. w. Birdno left us a
beautiful bunch of seedless grapes,
which measured more than Is
inches In length yesterday.
Constable John Daley is serving
injunction papers on the stock
holders of the Graham and Lee
bitches. The Central canal is ask
ing for a temporary restraining
order on the above named canal
until permanent settlement of the
water question can be effected.
Arrangements are being made to
have the Grant base ball team come
to Pima on the 24th and cross
bats with the Athletics. Every
member of our home team should
put in all available time at practice
so as to be in good condition for
the game at Pima on the oath.
A dispatch from Phenix to the
Star dated July 9th says:
The Arizona Gazette, one of the
Oldest daily papers In the Territory
was sold at public sale to-day for
$6,720. W. 7. Smith was the pur-
chaser, there being but one bid.
The policy will remain Democrrtic
but will also be anti-administration.
The residents of Pima are max
ing neutrality-suspicious. for the
holding of celebration in that
town July Gath. The. program
consists of races, tug of war, be-
tween team from Thomas and one
from near Pima; base ball game
and variety of other amusement
which will be equally pleasing to
the spectators.
Graham guardian., 1895-07-12

that have been grinding down la
Dor lower and lower for a quarter
of a century.
The farce is the me1est pretense,
especially when it transpires that
these increases are being made
voluntarily by the mill owners.
Less than three years ago the war
was on at Homestead and the hired
minions of Carnagie with loaded
Winchesters were shooting down
laboring men who protested against
a decrease in wages already fixed
at starvation rates.
Over two months ago this same
Carnagie raised the wages of his
men ten per cent. This has been
followed by a methodical and sys-
tematic raise in manufacturing es-
tablishing in various parts of the
country. The increase varies from
three per cent to fifteen per cent.
This increase is borne by the syn
dicate of money kings of England
and the United States.
The gold bugs feel that they can
best counteract the silver move
ment by having these wages raised
proportionate to the silver senti-
ment of any particular locality and
paying the manufacturer the
amount of such increase.
Money is scarce, the demand for
manufactured commodities is small,
improvements are largely at a
standstill and there is not a man
in all Christendom that can offer
one single reason for these report
ed increases, except the political
contributions of the gold bug syn
dicate.
When money becomes scarce the
wheels of industry always slaoken,
no matter what the rate Of tariff
duty may be. 1t is all shallow
farce-a desperate game being
played with all that adroitness that
accompanies the avaricious spirit
of money-getting powers. "lt
comes high and they must have it. "
But it won't win.
Graham guardian., 1895-07-12

THE man who stops his paper be-
c; use Of something Of which he
dcesnot approve and stops it be-
ca use he thinks he will drive, the
eCitor into bankruptcy, reminds q
brother editor OF the train dis
patcher who demanded an increase
of his salary, and threatened to
quit if be didn't get it. The sup
erintendent responded by relating
story. "When | was young
man | did just what you are doing.
The superintendent refused my de-
mand and | quit; and would you
believe it, that darned road is run
nlpg yet"-IStar.
Graham guardian., 1895-07-12
A GOLD HUG FARCE.

Where the interests Of the mon
ey princes are concerned there will
be found intrigue, artifice and f
nesse pitted against the slow jude
ment Of the common masses of the
land. The latest spasmodic effort
of The gold bug is evidenced by the
desire 10 give ont reports of re-
turning good times and thereby
seek to stop or lessen the onward
march of the silver movement
row sweeping like monster ava
laiche over the country. yellow
gold las subsidized the columns
ef many of the metropolitan our
rails Of our great cities, yet the de-
mand for free coinage at 10 to l
continues. The latest card led out
by ete, monometalists is the In
crease Of wages in those very In
las. ss i.so-s soat the country