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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
BREACH or PROMISE.
An Interesting Trial to Come or in Caskey
Hall, Newark, Tomorrow Evening.


Hall, Newark, Tomorrow Evening.
On o-morrow evening at Caskey
Hall, in Newark, a unique form OF en-
tertainment will be presented to the
public. 1t is the trial of breach of
promise suit brought by Miss Araminta
Hopeful against Ichabod Gotrock.
Miss Araminta claims TO have strong
case against Gotrock, and knowing
ones W isper that it is not wanting in
racy and sensational details. AS Got
rock is somewhat stricken in years,
Newark people are divided in opinion
as to whether Miss Araminta has any
just claims for damages. Some of them
argue that she was much better off
after Gotrock broke his promise than
she would have been if he had kept it;
but Miss Araminta does not look at it
that way. Whether she truly loved, or
only had her eyes on GotrocB' Is hand
gossips are discussing. Austin Har-
Araminta's lawyer. He is expecting to
make the greatest speech of his life in
her behalf. To say nothing of the evil
dence, he has collection of poetical
quotations that ought to prove disas-
trous to Gotrock's pocketbook. Peter
L. Cooper, Jr., also of this city, is
counsel for Gotrock, and he expects to
put up stiff fight. When Miss Ara
minta gets in the claws of MIR. Cooper's s
cross. examination she may wish she
had compromised the case without
coming to trial. Chief Justice Charles
M. Curtis will hear the case. He will
be assisted by Associate Justices Hof-
fecker and Caleb. A jury of twelve
citizens of Newark and Wilmington
have been summoned. The fun is to
begin at 7.30 p. M, Friday evening at
Caskey Hall, Newark. Convenient
trains run from this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
State Rnnnlnrv nisnnte.

Kennett Square, Pa, Nov. 4.-Oon-
stable Thomas Crossan of Franklin
township has seized the stock of John
Il. johnson, wealthy farmer, and will
sell the same for taxes. Before the
new line was run defining the boundary
between Pennsylvania and Delaware,
Mr.. johnson was assessed and paid
taxes in Delaware, but the new line
threw his residence in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. johnson claims that the commits.
sion had no right to change the line, and
that he is still legal resident of Della
ware, and will bring suit against the
county commissioners if his property
be sold. That will then test the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT.
A Brakeman Has Both Legs and
an Arm Cut Off.

Fell from Ills Train and Was Run over by
Two Cars and Dragged Nearly 100 Feet
stiiI Living, But will Probably Die from
the Accident.
A horrible accident occurred at the
Shipley street crossing Of the p, w. IL
B. railroad at l O'Clock Saturday.
which resulted in the death of George
L. Jacobs, middle brakeman ON the
Columbia through freight train, going
south.
The tram had just crossed Shipley
street and was going at lively ratio,
when Jacobs, who was climbing the
ladder on the end of the third car from
the rear of the train, slipped and fell
between the cars. He was dragged for
about two car lengths and the two rear
cars passed over both his legs, cutting
them off, and the right arm, which
was also cut off. The body was also
mangled. James A.. Wright, colored
man, who saw the accident, ran to
Jacobs assistance as soon as the train
had passed over him. When he reached
tho PROSTATE mans side, the latter
was conscious and exclaimed "Can' t
you do something for me?" sThe negro
was about to raise him up, when Jacobs
"Send for my wife, that | may kiss
crowd had collected and they were
doing what they could for tho unfor-
tunate man. He was carried from the
tracks and the Office Of the railroad
company was notified.
Detective Jones and several men ar
rived on shifter, with a stretcher,
upon which they carried him to the
company's morgue. Drs. Draper and
Pierce, who had been notified, soon
arrived and did what they could to re-
lieye the sufferer. They could not do
much, however, but made his suffer
ings as comfortable as possible.
Jacobs wife and children, who reside
at No. Sll Pine street, were summoned
and soon reached the side Of the in
jured man.
The reporter visited the scene of the
accident, where crowd of curious
spectators had gathered. The tracks for
more than a car length were strewn with
blood, and where jacobs was last lying
there was sickening pool of blood.
There was also mark along the track
where the body was dragged, showing
where the heel of his shoe had scraped
along the ties
Jacobs is about 2S years of age. He
has wife and two children, who are
prostrated by the sad affair.
Deputy Coroner Chandler held an
inquest Monday afternoon. The verdict
was that his death was accidental. II
had been rumored that Jacobs had been
let down between the cars by the
breaking of a hand hold, but according
to the testimony such was not the case.
Jacobs stated just before he died that
he was descending ladder and fell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

The High School Boys Preparing for a
Giant Contest ON Friday.

The High School Boys Preparing for n
Giant Contest on Friday.
The members of the High School
football team will have an opportunity
to show the people of Wilmington to-
morrow afternoon how they can play
the game. They will play the Penn
Charter team oe Philadelphia, one Of
the strongest school teams in this part
of the country, and one of the best
that has played here this season. Tho
average weight OF. the visiting players
is 155 pounds, while the locals only
weigh l2S. The latter are skilled in
tho game and are confident of success.
Matchett, Fogwell, Ayars. Ross, Taylor,
dagen, Lednum, Hartman, Brady,
Mckee and Alexander will play on the
home team, and several subs will be on
hand. The High School boys are put
ting up great game this season.
They are practicing on Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday afternoons on tho
Riverview grounds. Their instructors
are Lawson and Rice. In the future
all games will commence at 3. 30 O'Clock.
The playing of the local team de-
serves better patronage than it has
been receiving.
Warren and A. g. S. N. will play on
the Union street grounds next Saturday
afternoon. The two teams recently
played and the locals were victorious,
although the opponents played well,
but since their defeat here new mate
rial has been secured and the eleven
has been strengthened considerably.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Special alCcrrespondenc OF Gazette aud journal
Toledo, o., Nov. D. The annual ses-
sion of the Wilmington Methodist
Episcopal Conference will be held at
Dover, beginning March 18th. Bishop
Warren will preside
The annual session of the Delaware
Conference will be held at Chester,
beginning April LIST. Bishop Joyce will
preside. Cyrus ID. Foss.
Bishop Henry White Warren was
born in Williamsburg, Hampshire
county, Mass. January 4th, 1881. He
was graduated at Wesleyan University
In 1853, taught natural science for two
years and in 1855 became Il minister of
the Methodist Episcopal Church in
the New England Conference. For 10
years he filled posts in Boston, Worces-
ter, Lynn, Weetfield, Cambridgeport
and Charlestown. In 1S6l-2 he was
mem Der of the Massachusetts House
of Representatives. He was pastor of
Church, Philadelphia, in 1S71-4 and
elected by the Philadelphia annual
conference delegate to the general
conference that assembled in Cincin-
natl, where he was elected bishop. He
received the degree of ID. ID. from
Dickinson College in 1872. Bishop
Warren is noted as n preacher, his
chief characteristics being good
voice, commanding presence, great
fiuoncy and fine play of fancy. He has
also been prolific as writer of books
and for periodicals. His residence is
at Denver, Col, but his duties since
his election have taken him over
large part of the United States, and in
1883 he visited Japan to inspect the
missionc of his church. Besides many
pamphlets and sermons he has pub
lshed "Sights and lnsights, or Knowl-
edge by Travel,' "Studies of the
Stars and Recreations in AS
tronomy, with Directions for Practical
Experiments and Telescope Work. -
He presided at the memorable session
of the Wilmington Conference which
was held at Crisfied in 1887. He
married Mrs liif, the widow OF
Colorado cattle king
Bishop Isaac WilSon-Joyce was born
in Hamilton county, Ohio, October
He was admitted to the Northwest In
diana Conference October 4th, 1860
and served as presiding elder of that
conference for four Years. lie waa
transferred 10 the Cincinnati Confer
enee in 1880 He was elected dele
gate to the general conference that year
and was delegate TO the general con
ference which convened in Canada in
1856. He was elected bishop in lsSS,
being chosen ON the fifth ballot. He
received the degree of "A. NJ. from
Asbury Cnow DE Pauw) University and
the degree of ID, ID. from Dickinson
College.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Olivet Sunday school will celebrate
its anniversary next Sunday.
A supper will be given in Harrison
Street Church November 14th.
The Columbian Glee Club will give
a concert at Old Swedes Church parish
homo on Thursday evening, November
l4th.
S. j. Newman has been granted a
hermit to build two dwellings at Ninth
and Van Buren streets. They will be
built for A. L. johnson.
The Rev. and Mrs. W. w. Sharp
were given donation party Saturday
evening by the members of Wesley
Church. Mrs Sharp was the recipient
of "a gift Of money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
PUPILS OF SPECIAL MERIT
On the Roll of Honor for Per-
feet Attendance.
EVERY SESSION FOR FIVE MONTHS
Names of More Who Attained
This Distinction.


The following public school pupils
were perfect in attendance at all the
sessions from April LIST to November
LIST: .5M.t
No. l School-william H. Watson,
George Baxter, Joseph Finnegan,
William McAleer, Harry Fisher,
Ellison d. Grubb, Louisa Doherty,
Bertha Weingarten, Bessie S. Jones,
Loleta Thompson, Vera Godfrey ito
September Both.
No. 2-Oscar E. Wilson, Carrie II.
Eaton, William r. Whitehead, SUSIE
A. Huntsman, Harry Valentine j.
Ernest Edwards: March 1st to Septem-
ber 30th, Harry Jackson, Henry White,
Edna Kinds, Marguerite Robinson,
Howard Thompson.
No. 4. willie NJ. Adams, Harlan
Leroy Cloud, Howard W. Laws, Mar
tin i. Rutter, Robert A. Whitenack,
Charles E. Hackett, Winfred X. Buck
master, James S. Crozier, Lester Pen
Icy, Inez Hathaway, Elizabeth A. Nor
row, Edna Sullivan, Leila Bennett,
Bessie G. Huey.
No, 5--Joseph McKennon, Fred Hoff
man, Alfred Smith, March LIST to Sop
tember Both, Lucy Chadwick March
LIST to September 30th
No. 6-Annie Sewer, Lola Dennis,
Annie Miller March LIST to September
Both.
No. 7-George Eisler, George Steig-
Ter March LIST to September Both.
No S-Annie Braden, Harvene Ring
walt.
No. 10-Abbie McElroy, Agnes
Rogers, Robert Webb, Warren Singles,
Harvey Beeson, Annie Butler, Paul
Mcllhenny.
No. 1l-Willie l.. Hewes, Gheretein
Hewes, Bessie Boyd, Blanche Wadman,
Shaffer Walton.
John Mitchell.
No. 13-Charles Hartis Frederick
Strebb, John Wollhar, Louise Brown,
Euwin Mckinney, Martha Bailey,
Mary Bailey, Charles Black.
No. 14-Esther Carr, Kate Grant
land, Clara Keets, Mary McQuaide,
Robert Watkins, Elmer Cole, Martin
Kennedy, Laura Corbitt.
No. l5-William Rutter, Bertha
Mundith, Joseph Scarhosough, Flor
ence McMullin, Harry Riinble, Emma
Pieplow, Samuel Alexander, William
3. Tomlinson, Harry W. Palmer, Roland
4. Cresse, Frank Pieplow, Maggie M.
Haggerty, George P. Fountain, Edna
May Nichols, Ernest Crosse.
No. 17-Florie z. Cadell, Sallie For
rest.
No, 1s-Elster Carty, Landus Col
burn.
No. 19--Leamon E. Ford, Lewis B.
p. McGovern, Willie Wright.
No. 20-George Sweeney Andrew
Uirich, Maggie Kelley, Bertha Apple
gate, Wilhelmina Mckay, Charles Aims
worth, James Nye, Eliza Reed.
No. 2l-Essie Lewis, Greta Jeffer-
son.
No. 23-Samuel NJ. Parrish, Annie
ii. Parrish, Howell f. Pipino, Jennie
M. Mohr, James L. Logue, Bertha
Worthington.
No. 24-Sara E. Hurlock, Edna S.
Kirk, Elizabeth M. Crockett, Archi-
bald G. Connell, Edward b. Webb,
Hurst Campbell. Natalie G. Rush,
March 1st to June Both, Fannie w.
Brown March lst to September 30thl.
No. 25-Joseph Derrickson, Madge
Cloud, Annie Williams; from March
lst to September Both, Edgar Cloud,
John Gamble.
No. 26-William Ayres, Norman
Scott
The pupils who were perfect in at
tendance for five months are entitled
to large certificates. A few schools
have not yet reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Messrs. Rumford, Church and Ray
of the Chester Bicycle Club started
from Chester Monday on their wheels
for Atlanta. During the day they came
to Wilmington and made short stop.
When they left the city they stated
that they we're going direct down the
State, through Maryland to Cape
Charles, and thence by boat to Nor
folk. They will determine the remain
der of the route after reaching Norfolk.
All three of the wheelmen are we'll
known in Wilmington. They expect
to be gone about month, and hope
to have time to visit the fair. With
good weather they should make excel
lent time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

The Wilmington Bicycle Club mem
bers have decided TO have their wheel
decorations uniform in the Philadel-
phia parade on November l4th. They
will be wrapped with white cloth and
three Japanese lanterns will be carried
on each wheel The indications are
that there will be big delegation of
Wilmingtonians, and ii is likely that
the local club will be one Of the largest
visiting organizations in line. Those
intending to go should drop note to
the captain Or stop at the club house
and sign their names TO the call for
representatives. A grand time is as
sured and the expense will be very
small. The Wilmingtonians expect to
reach home about midnight. They
will be accorded special accommoda-
tions on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

At the meeting of the Board of Police
Commissioners last night the following
reports for the month of October were
read: Amount of money collected by
Chief Dolan for dog tax, S3l. 40; mum
ber of female prisoners cared for, % !;
lost children, 2; dodgers, 8 miles GOV
cred by the patrol wagons, go; patrol
wagon calls, l7S; number of persons
carried in the wagons. 40. A number
of bills were approved and routine bus
mess was transacted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
WILMINGToN CLUES OFFER.
VIII Pace the Military Cyclers From Havr,
de Grnce to Philndelphia.

ue Grhce TO ThiihueiphiHs
Capt. Kirk of the Wilmington Bicycle
Club wrote Lieut.. Libby of the Wash
ington Military Cyclers to day that the
club is willing to pace the relay riders
from the Susquehanna river to the
Schuylkill. The relay from Perryville
to Glasgow has not been provided
for, a fact that was not known here
until Monday, and as Wilmington is
anxious to assist the soldiers in every
possible way the boys woulu take pleas
ure in furnishing pacers
Ever since the matter was first men
toned the Wilmington wheelmen have
been talking about it, and many mem
bers of the Wilmington Bicycle Club
have signified their intention of pacing
the travellers, either day or night.
In accordance with the clubs usual
hospitality, ii is probable that refresh
ments for the travellers will be provided
at tho club house or at u restaurant.
Everything will be done bere to facili-
tato the trip, and if any OF the partici-
pants should need a new wheel he will
be accommodated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

The next term of the New Castle
county courts will begin November
18th. Many civil cases will be- tried.
There will also be many criminal casos
and the term is expected TO be long.
The criminal cases will include the
following John Dougherty, charged
with killing Gustave Erickson; David
Grinnage, charged with killing Har-
riett Lewis; John Norman, charged
with killing Nathaniel Walls, and
Charles Gilbert, charged with incendi
arism.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

New Whatcom, Wash, Nov. o.
Fred j. Spiesman has been charged by
the coroner's jury with the murder of
his wife and the police are now in
search of him. Spiesman's house was
burned last night and among the ruins
was found the body of his wife. An
investigation showed that she had been
murdered and the house set on fire to
conceal the crime.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Capable Company to Present wang"
The company which is to present
wang" the most phenomenally sue
cessful of all American comic operas
at the Grand Opera House on Monday,
November l1th, numbers in all GO
people and carries not only its own
special orchestra, but also all of the
gorgeous spectacular scenery needed
for the presentation of the piece upon
a scale fully as bewilderingly beautiful
as ever. Among its leading artists are
Albert Hart, who has achieved crafty
ing success in all its undertakings and
besides is man of commanding pres
ence, being over six feet in height. A
very handsome face and possessing
strong singing voice that makes him.
firm favorite on and OFF the stage.
Charles Burrows, who was great ac-
QUESTION TO "Wang" last season, still
retains his old part this season. John
A. Parks always gives a bright por-
trayal of his part without overstepping
the bounds of the average comic opera
singer Frank Casey, the keeper of the
royal elephant and one Of the best
comedians in his line, still retains
charge OF the noble animal and was
looked upon last season as one of the
lHOSl dlliuSlhS ShhluStclS II eho opuio'
Camm Mauyel understands to perfec-
tion the art of stage management and
TO his able ability has won SUCCESS and
admiration everywhere for the perfect
production of Wang" Miss Georgia
Caine as the Grown Prince'' has
always displayed marked ability. Her
conception of the part last season was
pronounced by the press as decided
hit oven TO the smallest gesture and
tone Of voice. She is pretty and her
carriage is extremely graceful. Her
voice is very sweet and every part
assigned TO her is always given in
most delightfnl way.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
crsa, Northern strike only Partial.

Spokane, WASH, Nov. 5. Tho strike
on tho Great Northern is only partial
at this place The eastbound passenger
train went through ON time and the
officials claim that all trains are NOV
ing regularly. At the car shops at
HillyGrd part of the employees went
out. Tho strikers claim that about 60
have gone ont, but the master
mechanic says the number was only IL,
and OF those six have returned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 5.-Mrs.
Pitezel has requested that the charred
bones of her little son Howard and the
few personal effects of his which were
found in Holmes lrvingtou death trap
be shipped to her at Galva, ILL.,, where
she will bury them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07
Master PLUMBER. Eject ot,ieer..

The Master Plumbers Association
at their annual meeting Monday night
elected the following officers: Pres
dent, james F. Trayner; First Vice
President, John G. Brisou; Second
Vice President, Thomas Disco; Secre-
tary, William B. Heine; Treasurer,
Alfred GaWthrop.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Arrangements have been completed
for l0-round boxing contest for points
between G. }. Moriarity and Ed. Nc
Connell. The contest will be in private
and strictly on its merits, and will
take place in this city on the night of
November 1lth. Both men are in active
training, Moriarity in Washington and
Mcdonnell in this city. There will
also be a preliminary bout between two
clever local feather weights.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

A tramp, who gave his name as
Henry L. Hawkins was found in
starving condition on the p, W. & b.
railroad near this city Monday, He
stated that he had not eaten anything
for three days. He was sont TO the
Homeopathic Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

The High School library, which
occupies one of the rooms in the school
building, has been appropriately fitted
UP by the boys in the manual training
school. The school recently received
many valuable books from friends of
education. Contributions will be ac-
ceptable at any time. The works now
on the shelves are instructive as we'll
as entertaining,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

A fishing steamer, for parties at
Anglesea, N. j., will be built by the
jackson Il Sharp Co. Her dimensions
beam. 20 feet; depth Of bold, feet.
Tho machinery win be supplied hy the
Nealfie & Levy Co. of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

A musical festival will be given by
the Brownson Choral Society, for the
benefit Of the Brownson Library Asso.
citation, in the Grand Opera House on
Thursday evening, November 14th.
The Choral Society is first-class
musical organization and will give a
delightful entertainment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Announcement was made in Chicago
on Saturday OF the gift by John ID.
Rockefeller to the Chicago University Of
81, 0O0, 900 Internationally, and of
81, 0O0, 900, conditional upon the raising
of the same amount.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

He Does Not Believe There VIII Ever he
Another Public Prize-fisht in the United
States.
Memphis, Tenn, Nov D. in an in
terview with representative of the As
sociated Press James j. Corbett, the
champion, said:
81 do not believe that there ever will
be another finish prize fight in public in
the United States Public sentiment is
too strong TO be overcome and the days
OF great fistic carnivals are past, TO
come no more. There may be sparring
exhibitions and few finish fights in
private, but there will be no champion
ship battles in public. | have fought
my last ring battle, and in future will
devote my time and talents to tho
theatrical profession.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Superintendent of Public Schools
Harlan has the walls of his office in
No. / School ornamented with pictures
drawn by the public school scholars
Some are exceptionally fine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

4 Stephen Maloney, who came to Will
inington from Dayton, o.. claims that
he was beaten at Ninth and King
streets on Saturday night lie cannot
state positively who assaulted him. k
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Bishop Coleman foil at his home,
Bishopstead, on Saturday and frac-
tured rib, but the accident did not
prevent him from preaching at Trinity
Church yesterday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Prof. Berlin and several other teach,
ers of the High School visited several
schools IN Philadelphia Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

Register Cooch, Monday afternoon,
granted letters testamentary on the
estate of Tobias B. Merritt to Mary A.
Merritt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

The Rev. Lafayette Marks, d. D.,
will lecture in Pencader Presbyterian
Church November 26th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-11-07

The Peter Spencer A. U. M. p. Mis-
slon wuu dedi.ated Sunday.