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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
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He WIN Collect Ashes aud Housekeepii
Rmbbsh-street Work.

He WIN Collect Ashes aud housekeeping
Rubbish-street Work.
The contract to collect ashes and
rabbish incidental to housekeeping was
awarded by the Board of Street. and
Sewer Directors Tuesday night to James
y, Stidham, the lowest bidder. MIR.
Stidham gets the contract for two
years at his price of el5, 900, which
was So5S below the next lowest bidder,
Martin keough. Under the resolution
OF the directors, housekeepers must put
ashes in one receptacle and rubbish
incidental to housekeeping, such as
paper, glass, cans. &C., in another.
The contractor is to remove these
things in separate receptaoles He 10
not to remove the stuff when ashes and
rubbish have been mixed.
For the, faithful performance of his
contract Mr.. Stidham must give d
bond Of So. 600.
The hoard adopted the resolution to
prohibit trespassing upon, or defacing
unpaved spaces on streets between curb
and building line. Offenders upon con-
viction may be fined not, more than
S5 for each offense.
An incandescent lamp was ordered
placed on Todd's lane.
Secretary Wiley was ordered to buy
two patrol carts OF different make for
street cleaning use.
The monthly pay-rolls of $3.50 and
s54a, and the weekly payroll of sS15. l5
were approved. The secretary reported
collections Of S2s6. II, and City Treas.
urer Adams reported balance oi
Sl0a 1850 to the credit of current
expenses,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
To Go TO St. Paul.

The members of the G. A. R. in this
State are making UP party to 60 to
the national encampment, which will
be held in st. Paul for four days, com
imencing September I'd. They have
made arrangements with the railroad
companies for rate of 1926 for the
round trip. The committee has also
chartered a Pullman car, for which
each occupant will pay an extra SO. 80
This is remarkably reasonable, when
it is taken into consideration that the
party will probably be on the road for
several nights. State Commander
Norton and quite number OF mem.
bers Of the Grand Army have an
nounced their intention OF going.
They will leave here on the afternoon
OF August 29th and will be gone more
than week.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
PROBABLE FATAL SHOOTING
William LehmaIer Shot by
Charles A. Johnson.
RESULT OF DOMESTIC TROUBLES
Wounded While Entering His
Wlfe'S Room.
The Assailant Alleged by Mrs LohmaIsr
TO be Her Brother and Declared by MIR.
Lehmaier to bo Her Former Husbands
The Parties New yorkers.

New York, July 2S.--The troubles
of William Lehmaier and bis wife,
which have been before the public at
intervals during the last six weeks,
eliminated to-day in shooting affair,
which will probably result in Leh-
maier's death. Mrs. Lshmaier says
Charles A. johnson, who did the
shooting. is her brother. Lebmaier
says the man is Mrs. Lebmaier's former
husband. t9a@
For some time "a contest has been
waging between the Lehmaiers as to
the occupancy of house in West
Thirty-ffth street. each trying to GUST
the other. Late one night, about six
weeks ago, Mrs. Lehmaier complained
to the police that her husband mad
tried to murder her and policeman
was stationed in front of the house for
her protection. During the night Mrs.
Lehmaier jumped from a window,
alleging that Lehmaier had attacked
her. He was arrested and while ia u
cell at the police station tried to kill
himself by cutting the arteries in both
wrists
There are two stories Of the shooting
To-Day. According to Johuson's account
his sister, Mrs. Lehmaier, asked him
to remain with her last night for her
protection. At 3 o'clock this morning,
he says, Lehmaier kicked in the door
of Mrs. Lehmaier's room and, in spite
of his (Johnson's) warning that be-
would shoot. forced his way into the
room. Five shots were fired, OF which
three took effect, The examining
surgeon decided that Lehmaier would
die and so a patrolman took johnson
before him. .r.
"That's the man who shot me-" the
injured man said family. He ia not
my wife's brother; be is her former
husband"
At the hospital Lehmaier recovered
somewhat and was able to tell his idea
of the shooting. He had been unable
to sleep, he said, and had decided to
60 to his wife's room and get sleep
ing powder that was there. He
knocked at the door. he said, and
hearing the voice of man believed
that the person had no right to be
there and ordered him out. When the
man refused to leave he broke down
the door to eject aim. Then he was
shot, johnson and Mrs. Lehmaier
were locked up, the first charged with
doing the shooting and the woman az
| witness. Nc
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Fighting at oolored campmeeting.

Bridgeville, July 2s. The Middle
ford campmeeting, which is conducted
by colored people. began Sunday. The
attendance was exceedingly large and
the disorder was proportionate. The
outskirts of the encampment were a
veritable Monte Carlo, crap and poker
being played extensively. Two gamblers
were arrested and the authorities OBJ
taiued the names of 20 others. There
were numerous fights. One negro dis
covered his sweetheart promenading
with another man, whereupon the
latter was invited to fight. During
the scrap that followed razors were
drawn and both combatants were
severely cut. AT night revolvers were
discharged almost constantly.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Trouble in Cecil County,s school Board.


Elkton, Md, July 22.-- The an
nouncemsnt that Gov. Lowndes has
appointed George s. McVey a member
of the Cecil county school board in
place of George r. Ash has caused
considerable comment Mr.. McVey is
a. farmer near Zion Mr.. Ash began
the agitation for. new high school at
Elkton as soon as he was appointed
commissioner, and succeeded so we'll
that the building is now in course of
erection. The appointment of McVey
is likely to cause litigation, as Mf.
Ash stated this morning that he does
not think the Governor had the
authority under the Constitution to
remove him, and that be will do busi-
ness at the old stand until removed by
the courts Mr.. Aeh's term would
have expired the first of next month.
but as his successor, Samuel T. Bye,
failed of confirmation by the State
Senate Mr.. Ash held over. His re-
moval puts the Republicans in control
of the schools in Cecil. and they will
appoint an examiner in place Of George
Biddle. 1t is understood that Web
ster White, member of the last Leeisla.
ture, will succeed Mr.. Biddle. 1t il
thought that John r. White will be
removed by the Governor TO make room
for member OF different faction in
the Republican party.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
wiz Put a Tax On Bicycles.

The county assessors Of Kent county,
Md, have decided to assess bicycles on
basis of s25 per wheel. This decision
is meeting with bitter protests from
the large number of wheelmeu in
Kent. Bicyclers as a.. rule are not
opposed TO ths principle of a tax on
their wheels, but they justly claim
that many of their number nay a-State
or county tax, and, incidentally are
taxed to keep the roadways Of the
county inscondition. On the other
hand. they cay that'as class bicy-
clists receiyeno consideration whatever
on the highway. From one end OF
Kent county to the other the roadwsys
are lined with thornhedge trimmings,
rendering. them almost useless. One
rider asserted that in a sevensmi!e
ride he e,recsived nine punctures in one
wheel. The cyclists demand that il
they are to be taxed by special assess.
ment the public roads shall be kept in
such condition as will insure their use
by wheelmen under any ordinary cir.
Eumstances.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
SHOT HIMSEEE.
A Newark Lad Infiictsa Wound With a On,
Rifle,

A Newark Lad Infiictsa Wound With q Cat
Rifle.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Newark, July 20. 5.-Frederick Dob
son, aged IA years, son of Joseph Dob
son of this town, inflicted upon himself
by accident gunshot wound this
morning, F5I.
Young Dobson and Pilling Wright
went to White CLAY Greek, short dis
tsnce from the town, for the purpose
of hunting frogs, Dobson carried a
small % calibre rifle, generally termed
a cat rifle. The two boys became sep.
arated and in leaning over the gun to
load it, the weapon was discharged and
the ball entered the abdominal cavity
near the tubic bone.
The lad proceeded to the home OF
Farmer Joseph Dean, half mile away,
where he arrived sick and weak.
John Dean and William Jacquett took
the hoy to the office OF DR.. Henry,
who was away. He WAS then taken to
the Office OF DR.. Butler, who decided to
send the boy to the Delaware Hospital
in Wilmington for treatment
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
An Unfortunate Misstep.

F. A. Sturgeon. proprietor of the
Farmers and Drovers' Inn at Newport,
and also collector of taxes, met with a
serious accident on Saturday. evening
last. A trap door back OF the counter
and leading to the basement had been
left open and Mr.. Sturgeon accidentally
stepped into the opening. He fell a
distance of about 10 feet. breaking his
left shoulder blade. and suffering other
injuries. DIR. Springer of Newport is
attending him. Mr.. Sturgeon is very
heavy man, weighing $50 pounds. His
condition is reported better.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
CHASTITY DISCOVERY.
Tho Corpses OF sheriff and q Highway
man Found in q Woods.


Nevada City, CAL, July 25. Tho
body of Sheriff David Douglass and
the corpse of an unknown highway
man were found last night, lying a
few feet apart in the woods two miles
from town. There were five empty
chambers in the sheriff's pistol. The
sheriff had been shot through the head
and in the right eye and hand. The
bullets of the sheriff had gone through
the robbers heart, abdomen and hip.
The unknown man had q rife. but it
had not been used. 1t 10 supposed
Douglass was shot by confederate OF
the highwayman. ~.
A nunber of bold highway robberies
have recently been committed in this
neighborhood and all seemed to have
been the work OF one man. The sheriff
and bis deputies had been untiring in
their efforts to capture the highway
mar. Finally Sheriff Douglass, be-
lieving that large sqnad of deputies
served to put the highwaynan on his
guard, determined to attempt ths
chase single handed. He started out
Sunday, accompanied only by his dog.
The dog returned and searching parties
tracked the sheriff TO the spot whsra
the officer and prisoner lay dead side
by side,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
SUICIDE OF A MILLIoNAIRE.
San Francisco Detectives investigating ths
Death OF James b. stetson.

San Francisco Detectives Investigating the
Death OF James b. stetsoD. XXX
San Francisco, CAL, July 25, Capt.
Lees and his detectives are at work on
the mystery surrounding the supposed
suicide, yesterday, Of JameslB. Stetson,
a millionaire. Their Investigations
have carried them from the free and
easy resorts Of the tenderloin to the
most exclusive homes in the city. The
secrets of French restaurants and the
establishments that sons wealthy men
care to keep have been revealed In an
effort to learn how the millionaire met
his death.
The story of young stetson's death
can be told by only one person, Miss
Amy Head, who was with him when
the shot was fired. This woman q story
involves no incidents in the tragedy
beyond those of few hours on Thurs
day night, when she was with Stetson
and some gay companions. He Was
crazed by absinthe and she was reck-
less. Their former relations had been
OF a peculiar character. She seemed
TO be infatuated with him, although
he had displayed no particular fond
ness for her. She displayed her in
fatustion to such degree that be pro-
volsed quarrel. What bearing these
facts may have on the tragedy is yot to
be learned. 1t is limited that there are
reasons to believe that young Stetson
did not fire the shot that caused his
death,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
J. Bissy Of Bloomsburg, has receiv,

j. Bissy Of Bloomsbury, has received
an Increase Of pension.
Bridget Mcguire died on Sunday at
No. 30S Lombard street, aged 40 years
Registrar Ten Weeges reports that
there were q deaths, 10 marriages and
II births in this city last week.
An order has been Issued disbanding
the National Guard drum corps and
suspending drils during the summer.
George X. Higgins, aged 13 years, OF
Second and Poplar streets, is suffering
from sore foot, the result OF stepping
upon nail. 'e
Railroad conductors will give an sx-
scursion to Washington Park on the
stssmer Major Rsyboid on Sunday,
August Both. :, -, i.s.-i !.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Died From Exposure.

John J. MeAteer OF No. 1924 Lover
ing avenue, diod on Saturday night
while sleeping in lot at Lowering
avenue and Riddles road. He and
William Horn, who had been out to-
gether on Saturday night, thought
they would take nap by the roadside.
Officer Mcbride saw the men lying
there Sunday morning and attempted
to arouse them, as he thought both
were asleep. Horn awoke, but Nc
Ateer was found to be dead. He was
removed to his home, where Coroper's
Physician Smith made post mortem
examination and found that death re-
suited from exposure.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Killed by a Bicyclist.

Associated Press Dlspaich Dy Special Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, July 30 An un-
known woman, riding bicycle, ran
over William Klink, an aged butcher,
at Fifty-frst and Morgan streets last
night and injured him SO severely that
he died to-day. She was scorching and
the butcher, in attempting to get out
of her way, stumbled and fell. When
he fell one of the handle bars struck
him in the abdomen, rupturing an in
testine. The woman mounted her
wheel before it could be ascsrtainsd
who she was and rode away. leaving
the dying man lying on the street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Saved From Drownine.

Joseph Brown made daring rescus
Monday, and saved the life of Barney
Search, on the Delaware bay shore,
opposite Higbee's Beach, seven miles
above Cape May. Search was bathing
with Brown, and getting beyond his
depth became frightened and ex-
hausted. Brown went to his aid. Be.
fore reaching Search the exhausted
man went down twice, but Brown
reached him Just in time to prevent
him sinking again, and brought him
safely to shore. ~.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
A sninide prexanrsd.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Akron, o., July 20. Frank Owens,
a brick mason OF Brooklyn, N. Y, who
had been working In Kent, o., received
his pay and went Oh spree. He was
arrested here Monday night, while in
toxicated, and attempted to hang him
self, in his cell at the city prison, with
his suspenders. He was discovered
and cut down before harm was done.
Ho was sentepced 10 pay fine Of ST
and costs for intoxication and left the
city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
ANN UAL RALLY,
Christian Endeavorers of Chester County
.st to Picnic at Birmingham Park,

to Picnic at Birmingham Park,
Tho Societies of Christian Endeav-
orers Of Chester county, will hold
their second annual picnic and rally al
Birmingham Park, August 9th. There
will be addresses delivered by some OF
the prominent workers in this branch
of the rally to bo held at 80 p. m.
The music for the occasion will be
under the direction of j. A. Hall oi
West Chester. The Boys Band OF the
House of Refuge, Glen Mills, has been
secured for the day and will render
sacred music. The committee is spar
ing no pains to make this a success in
every way.
The Wilmington g. Northern Railroad
Co. has decided to charge one fare for
the round trip and will run special
TO the park, leaving Coatesville at s. 4C
a. m., stopping at all stations. 1t is
expected that there will be Endeavor
unions present, from this city and
Delaware county.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Baek From a JourneY.

Deputy Clerk of the Peace George
lanyier and Recording Clerk Clarence
~. Clayton of Middletown. and John
O. Corbit, Jr, of Philadelphia, have
returned from an enjoyable water and
land trip that included Baltimore,
Boston, Eastport and Portland, Me. /,
Halifax and ST. John. They made a
short visit to the Harvard College
grounds in Cambridge, Mass. Mr..
Janvier and Mr.. Clayton are back al
their desks in the Court House.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
.EXCURSI0NTTS FATAL LEAP
Sprang From Steamer Havana
. and Drowned.
MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE OF A MAN
The Sad Ending of a Pleasure
r-rsssF7 syss-a Trip.
seif-destructton Of Emmett Hall whiis nc-
turning From the Fishing Banks-Toos s
His, Life Sear New castie-Tha Corpse
Still Hidden In the Delaware. gs's.

After handing his valuables over to
a companion and erasping his hand in
q passionate iarewell, Emmet Hall of
Indianapolis, Ind, leaped from the
deck of the steamship Havana, juet
below this city, late Sunday after
noon and was drowned. The boat had
been to the fishing banks, and was on
tho return trip when the suicide
occurred. teg
= 1t was exactly opposite New Castle
rs the man commenced to move un-
easily around the hurricane deck, and
amid the piercing shrieks OF the
women and the frantic efforts OF the
men to restrain him, he made the ter
sible jump. few moments before he
was standing peacefully watching the
blue waters and talking with mis- COM
panion about the pleasant trip.
The latter was much surprised when
suddenly Hall turned to him and,
placing a watch and ring In his hand,
bsde him goodbye. Before the man
could question him as to what his
motive was. Hall had sprung to the
opposite side OF the ship, which was
the starboard. and. placing his hands
on the railing, leaped over. He fell
about 20 feet to the water and sank out
OF sight.
Women cried out and men rlshed
around as II mad, calling to the cap.
tain that one of the passengers had
jumped overheard As soon as possible
the boat was turned around and the
graphing hooks, were thrown out.
Three quarters of an hour was spent in
looking for the body, but with nc
avail, and the search was abandoned.
The young man to whom the watch
and ring had been intrusted i'm
mediatey reported the matter TO the
purser of the vessel. He said that the
suicide was a student at the Jefferson
Hospital, but that could not be veri
fed, as DIR. Roe, the resident physi,
clan, knew of no such person.
Hall had engaged passage in the
Havana on Saturday evening. and hao
occupied single berth. Tho pursel
was told by the friend that Hall was {
single man aud that be was about 2;
years old. He said also that he had
not made known his purpose, but that
be had seemed to enjoy the trip, anG
took much delight in the fishing
"A search was at once commenced
but the body had not been recovered
at noon Monday. Clerk of the Marke
Niedermaier, one of the passengers OF
the Havana. said the unfortunate mar
appeared in the best of spiritsa shor
time before he drowned himself
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
The Leiberman Case.

= The case of Lieberman vs.. the First
National Bank will be argued before
Chancellor Nicholson in September.
All the testimony in the case was
taken before Commissioner John H.
Rodney. Benjamin Nields represents
the complainant, and l.. C.sVandegrift
the defendant
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
City sunaay-scnooi Association.

! At present the City Sunday school
Association is practically without a
president, although the resignation Of
Prof. H. S. Goldey, which was ten
dered about month ago has not been
formally accepted. 1t is likely that a
meeting will be held soon, when the
resignation will be acted upon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Series of Tidal Waves.

Chicago, ILL.,, July ga series of
tidal waves along the west shore Of the
lake, yesterday, caused the water to
rise over three feet above the normal
water mark. The first and highest wave
was at 5. 80 q. m. and from that time
until | o'clock there was a succession
of Gibbs and flows that were about an
hour Rparr,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
piIlagers Put to flight.

Athens, Greece, July 2s.--A large
body of Mussulmens, supported by
Turkish troops and engaged in piilhg,
ing the Asomatic district Of the leland
Of Crete, has been attacked by force
of 1,5OO insurgents. The latter drove
the Mussulmene and the Turkish troops
out of the district and inflicted serious
loss upon them.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Charged with highway Robbery

Patrick Conway and Edward Nc
Council were accused of robbipg Levi
Hammond at French street wharf Mon,
day night. They waived hearing and
were held In $1,000 bail each to answer
the charge of highway robbery at the
upper court
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Repnirs Being Made.

Repairs are being made to the Con-
cord turnpike.- William d. Poole has
the supervision of the lower portion Of
the pike and Thomas r. Day of the
upper part. The turnpike company
desires to have the road in good shape.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Lodge FUNDS stolen.

Portland, Ore, July 20. .-Georgs Me-
Connsll, grand keeper of records and
seal Of the Knights of Pythiss of Ore
gon, has disappeared and bis accounts
with the order are about ~, 900 short.
1t is said he has gone to his former
home, in Canada.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
nIin ,,rae,. nnnarea Earn, soId.

Charles M. Curtis, attorney for Charles
H.. Stewart, administrator Of Hugh
Stewart, sold farm Of about 80 acres
in Mill Creek hundred on Saturday to
Ferris j. Yearsley for s., 026
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
A Now Train Disparoher.

H. X. Hartmann, chief train dis
patcher of the B. d o. railroad, will
have charge Of all operators on the
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
A MUSIC nam Burned.

Philadelphia, Pa, July %. = The
main auditorium of the Frankford
Music Hall, IN frankfort, suburb
OF this city. was destroyed by fire this
$4,000. The origin Of the fire is M
known. '; A'siA
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
FalIOv.rl,oard

William Harris, aged II years, fell
overheard Monday morning at Orange
street wharf, but was rescued by a
boatman who happened to be near.
The boy was badly frightened by his
involuntary bath. sqr,Et
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
building LEASED.

The new Kelley Match Machine Co.
on Monday leased the Hysore Build
ing at the northwest corner Of Front
and Orange streets. Alterations prep
aratory to putting in machinery will
begin at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Harvey.WiIlinnon Nunl,aI..

Miss Elizabeth Harvey, who was
formerly tsacher at School No. 27,
and Rorris W. wilkinson were marfied
Lass Wednesday, at the residence Of the
brides parents, at Qhllds station. *
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
CONC 10 Feaernlshurr.

William Kirkley, who has operated a
nour mill at Msrshallton for some
time, has gone to fredericksburg, Nd,
whore he has leased q mill. a
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
To Aid tbe cnbans.

/, The Maple Leaf Association proposes
to give moonlight excursion in August
for the benefit OF the Cuban cause.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
For indigestion

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Dr. L. d. Bieber. PhiIlipsburg, N. j., says
at is an excellent remedy for indigestion,
and when. diluted with water, a pleasant
Beverage
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-09-05
CONTINUED next week. }

Mrs. Gender and Mrs. Thomp-
son, who have been conducting a
and dress making estab-
lishment, have dissolved partner
ship, and Mrs. Gender viii conduct
the business in the future.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-09-05
PULLMAN MEAT COMPANY.

The Pullman Meat market has been
re-opened under the name of the Pull
man Meat Co., with f. II. krenz as man
ager. The market will be permanent
and well supplied with a full line of all
kinds of meats and poultry. The highest
market price will be paid for all kinds of
fat stock, poultry, etc. A share OF the
public patronage is solicited.
PULLMAN MEAT Co
F. II. Krenz, Manager