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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
RESULT OF A BLOW OR FALL
The Cause of the Death of J. L.
Hannum.
OF THE CORONER'S JURY
George c. Woods Held for
Trial.
A Blood Vessel in the Deceased's Brain
Ruptured While He Was Being Elected
From a stable Yard.

A coroner's jury Wednesday inquired
into the cause of the death of j. l..
Hannum of Oxford. Pa. which oc-
CURED in this city on Monday, and
after hearing considerable Testimony
rendered the following verdict:
81. L. Hannum came to his death
by blow or fall at the hands of George
G. Woods in the stable yard of the
White Horse Hotel, Second and Tat
nall streets, in the city Of Wilmington,
on the afternoon of August 18th, be-
tween the hours of and O'Clock. -
deputy Attorney General Cooper was
represented by Charles B. Evans, and
Walter II. Hayes appeared for George
G. Woods, who is alleged to have been
connected with the death of Hannum.
Several witnesses were heard, and
while they did not agree on all points,
it was believed from what developed
that Woods and Hannum had quarrel
on Monady afternoon.
Officer Ward testified that he was in
the police station when Woods entered
and informed the officers that he and
stranger had trouble in his saloon.
He went to the hotel at Second and
Tatnall streets and found Hannum
dead in the stable. Caroline Miller,
the colored cook, stated that she saw
Hannum and Woods wrestling, but she
could not tell who struck tho first
blow. She thought it was general
fight. Mrs. Ella Hewitt saw the men
quarrelliug Hannum had contro-
versy with some men. after which he
went to the kitchen window and asked
for something to eat. He was given
bread and meat, and at the solicitation
of Woods he left the kitchen and is
alleged to have abused Woods, where
upon the latter gave him push and
no fell. Hannum arose and went for
Woods with clinched fists and Woods
pushed him again, and fell down and
did not get on his feet again. The
witness afterward went to the stable
and saw Hannum lying in a stall. She
thought he was intoxicated.
James Hewitt, stable boss, did not
see any Of the trouble, but afterward
saw Hannum lying in the yard and he
and man named Woodward carried
the PROSTATE man to the stable, after
which he went for DIR. Blocksom.
Oliver Gentry, clerk in nearby grocery
store, stated that he saw the men fight
ing. He alleged that Woods hit Han
mum and the latter struck back, and
also that Woods kicked Hannun twice
on the legs. Oscar Minor said he saw
Woods push Hannum, and John Greiner
testified that he saw two men fighting
in the stable yard, but was unable to
give particulars. Drs. j. r. Smith
and ID. I. McColley, who made post
norton examination, stated that death
was due to the rupture Of blood ves-
sci in the brain.
After brief deliberation the jury
reached a verdict and Woods was
ordered hold for trial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
SAILORS no mr. pAociNATED.
Guarding Against Smallpox, Which Pre-
walls In Cuba.

uuAfuihS Against SmaitpoXs Which fre-
wallis In Cuba.
Two steamers passed up the river
Friday from Cuba, one the Earn
line steamer Topaze, Capt. Gray, from
ST. Jago, and the Belgian steamer
Sycamore, Capt. Voss, from Daiguiri,
via st. Jago. No fighting was going
on at these places when the vessels left.
The Topaze sailed from st. Jago seven
days ago, aud the Sycamore left the
same place six days ago.
Owing to the prevalence of yellow
fever and smallpox the crews did not
venture into the towns while their yes
sells were at those places. They heard
that the smallpox, of a most malignant
type, was in the town of st. Jago.
All the masters of vessels going to
Havana are taking the necessary pre-
cautions in guarding against smallpox,
and the sailors are being vaccinated.
According to reports brought here,
smallpox is spreading rapidly all over
the island. The Sycamore will leave
for Havana, and the crew will have to
be yaccinated before she departs.
Vessels arriving at the Quarantine
on the Delaware bay and river from
Havana are carefully examined, and
those that arrive before the period of
five days is past have to wait at
Quarantine until that time elapses.
Several vessels have already been de-
tanned, but no sickness has thus far
been discovered.
1t has been reported Officially to the
government that the sanitary condi-
tions in Havana are horrible, and that
people are dying In large numbers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

City Council had a brief session on
Thursday with very little but routine
business to consider. The finance
committee reported favorably on the
application of Mrs. Mary Sayers for
the refunding of So. 67 overpaid taxes.
Councilman Zebley presented the APP,
plication Of Samuel w. Coucil for the
refunding of S12. IS. Coucil said that
he had paid the tax twice ON the
property No. 1909 Pennsylvania avenue.
The communication was referred to
the finance committee. City Treasurer
Adams reported the balance in Union
National Bank to the credit OF current
expenses to be SOL, 925. So; in each of
the depository banks S33, $50; total
1924. 845. 90; special fund for park pur-
poses, S43, $50; received from Tax Col
lector Mitchell, sl,l00; from Tax Col
lector Sayers, $3.50; from Union National
Water Bank, interest, Sl6I.0l; from the
Commissioners to pay interest, 81, 500.
Numerous bills were passed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Chestertown, Md, Aug. 10. A dis
tressing accident occurred at the home
of John +. Shriver in Quaker Neck,
yesterday morning. Mr.. Shrivor was
engaged in cutting wood on his wood
pile while his little 7-yoars-oId son,
John, was picking it up and carrying
it away. In reaching for stick the
child placed his right hand directly
under the descending axe. The father
saw the danger, but too late TO prevent
the blow and the blade fell, striking
the little hand just across the knuckles
At the small finger tho injury was a
triile below the knuckle, and the finger
was entirely severed. The other three
fingers were cut at the knuckles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

The Commonwealth, Philadelphia
Baptist publication, speaking of the
Rev. George II. Kramer, says He was
in vigorous health up to the time OF
his vacation. One of his deacons re-
marked AS l babe him good bye the
night before he left would have in
sured his life for any amount. DIR.
Kramer's pastorate in Brooklyn was
very successful, the membership of the
church having doubled in about two
years. He was exceedingly popular
among the members of other churches
as we'll as his own. He was a man of
fine scholarly tastes and poet of con-
siderable ability. He was we'll known
to Philadelphiars, having supplied the
Fourth Church repeatedly and read
before the Minister'S Conference on
several occasions -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

fredericksburg, Va, Aug. l.-Dal
las Bruce, white man who lived %
miles from here, attended the recent
Confederate reunion in Richmond and
then disappeared. His absence caused
comment but for some time no search
was made for him, though he was
known to have had $500 in his possess
sion at the time. lie was separated
from his wife and had been living with
negro woman in the neighborhood,
a few days ago search for him was
begun by his friends, which resulted
in finding his body cut into pieces and
packed in several pickle barrels at the
HOUSE, of his mistress. Each portion
of the body had been put in the bottom
Of barrel and carefully covered with
pickles and then strong brine had been
poured over the whole. There was no
trouble in identifying the body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

81 . iHlCorrespondeRcp ~ Gazette and Journal
New Castle, Aug. 2l.-The wedding
of James Ryan and Miss Lydia Harvey
took place at their residence last even
ing, the Rev. E. l.. Brady officiating.
Michael Jordan was best man and Miss
Mary Ryan bridesmaid. The cere-
mony was performed under a canopy of
ferns and ivy. Tho bride was gowned
in white silk and carried Bride roses.
The bridesmaid was costumed in white
lansdowne. The wedding was followed
by reception. Music was furnished
by an orchestra. The guests. number
ing about $50, came from Baltimore,
Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chester and
Wilmington. Mr.. and Mrs. Ryan re-
ceived many fine gifts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Havre de Grace, Md, Aug. 10. AT
st. Johns Episcopal Church to night
Miss Ada X. Pearson, daughter OF
Frank ID. Pearson, was married to j..
Isaac Burns. The Rev. Frederic Hum.
phrey, rector of the church, officiated.
The bride wore dress of white or
Candle. trimmed with lace and ribbon,
and white silk underdress, and car
ried prayer-book. She was given
away by her brother, Harry Pearson.
Miss Winifred Charshee and Miss Ruth
Burns, sister of the groom, we're the
bridesmaids. Albert Cummings of
Pleasant Grove, Cecil county, was best
man. The ushers were George Paffen-
bach and Arthur Charshee, Baltimore,
Harry Virtue of Wilmington and Walter
Burns. brother of the groom. Miss
Sophia Hail was the organist for the
occasion. The church was tastefully
decorated with cut flowers and potted
plants.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 90. The sale
of the swift steamer Unique, the nego-
tiations for which have been unoer
way for some time, are closed. The
nominal purchaser is M. Conagle of
Chicago, who is said to represent other
people. The purchase price is private
but is supposed to be about $36, 600.
If for the Cuban cause, as is suspected,
the Unique will be taken down the
Weland canal and ST. Lawrence river
to the Atlantic. She is 1913 feet long
and 20 feet beam. She has developed
speed of over 90 miles an hour but
constant misfortune has befailen her in
her machinery giving out. As fill
bustering vessel she can easily run
away from anything in the Spanish
naNX
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
BRorH ERHO0D or THE UsioS.
Proceedings of the Annual Session Held at
Lewss. ~

Proceedings of the Annual Session Held at
Lewes.
Special Correspond enceot Gazette and journal
Loves, Aug. 90. The Grand Circle,
Brotherhood OF the Union, of Delaware,
convened here Tuesday afternoon, with
Grand Chief Washington Edward W.
Long in the chair. The usual stand
ing committees were appointed. New
members were admitted, reports of
officers real and the usual routine
business transacted until 5 O'Clock,
when adjournment was made to Z. 30
O'Clock. During the evening excellent
addresses were made by Supreme Wash
:ngton II. bradshaw and Supreme
Keeper of the Treasury II. b. Walters
of Philadelphia. The following officers
for the ensuing year were elected: G.
q. W., /. II. Hall; q. G. j., S. M.
Hall: 9. g. H., M. f. Hopkins; g.
H., G. Ii. Clifton; G. W. d., b. +.
Knox; G. w. NJ, j. ID. Truxton; G.
S. r., Ii. L. Moore; g. t., n. I.
Morgan; Representative to Supreme
Circle, |. II. Cubbage and W. W.
Polk. The grand officers were in
stalled by Supreme Grand Washington
Ii. Bradshaw.
The session yesterday began at $50
a. m. and closed sine die at noon.
Reports Of committees were presented
and adopted. The financial report
showed advance and aso increase of
membership. A committee on revision
of laws was appointed. During the
morning several interesting addresses
were made by prominent mombers of
tho body. The Grand Circle will meet
at Harrington ON the second Tuesday
in August. 1897.
About IS officers and members were
in attendance from all parts of the
State.
The usual resolutions of thanks were
adopted and very agreeable session
was had throughout.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
Engine Wrecked by onildren.

Canton, o., Aug. 20.-A thorough
investigation was made this morning
into the cause of the deraiIing Of
engine No. 40, which was hauling
work train last night near Carrolton,
the locomotive rolling down an en-
bankment and killing Engineer Kirk
and Fireman John Hardesty. The in
vestigation shows that the wreck was
caused by children placing three spikes
on tho outside rail Of the curve where
the derailment occurred. Twenty-sia
men, who were in the caboose, fell sew
eral hundred feet down an embanh-
ment The caboose was caught in the
branches of big tree.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

New Orleans, La. Aug 81. -Informa-
tion has been received by the Macheca
Steamship Co., whose ships ply be-
tween here and Central A american ports,
that consignment of hay on the last
trip of the steamship Wanderer con-
tanned contraband goods. Twelve bales
of hay which had been shipped by
Cincinnati firm to II. E. Caldwell, an
American in Port .Barrios, contained
SO, 900 cartridges and other munitions
of war. Two similar shipments have
been made to Caldwell and Ii. G. Park,
also at Port Barrios. 1t ia not known
whether the munitions OF war were in
tended for Cuba or for an uprising IN
Guatemala. Caldwell has been arrested
and the State Department will be noti-
fed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Easton, Md. Aug. 10. Alexander
Carson, aged 81 years, died at the resi-
dence of his son-in- law. County Com
missioner George II. Trax, near Easton,
yesterday. MIR. Carson was originally
from Norristown, Pa, but had been a
resident of Talbot county for over 30
years. Mrs. Trax is his only child and
beir. 1t is said she will inherit a
considerable fortune, estimated to be
from $40, 900 to 800, 600 or more. con-
sisting of real estate and houses near
Norristown. Her father held life
estate in his property under the will of
his father, which provided also that
at his death it should all go in fee
simple to his nearest heir, who is his
daughter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

tho front Of the old building. 1t was
formerly letterod Howard School,
1868, y and the dates 1887 and 1896,
marking the years when il was re.
built, have been added. A 50-foot flag
pole, constructed by tho Enoch Moore
~ SONS Co., will grace The roof.
Clark " Co., the contractors, as we'll
as the sub-contractors, have spared no
pains TO attain completeness and per-
lection. The very best materials have
been used throughout and the specifi-
cations have been lived up to in every
particular.
y. L. Rice, Dr., the architect who
drew the plans, has done himself credit,
and Edwin Talley, the supervisor of
the Board of Education, who has
watched carefully the erection aud fit
ting up OF the building. has performed
his work with commendable precision.
The entire cost of the building will
be about $50, 900, and while it is a
large outlay, the now edifice is ex-
pected to answer the purpose for which
it was erected for many years.
CLARK Il Co., the contractors. gave
the work out TO tho following sub con
tractors: L. II. Kelly, stone work in
the basement; Charles Anderson, brick
work; Arthur W. Briefly, mill work (;
George |. Speer. slate work; Reese &
Bro, tin and spouting; the Whining
ton Cornice Co.. galvanized iron cor
nices; Vim. B. Remley, painting; the
b. +. Shaw Co., plumbing and steam.
heating; Simmons Il Bro. tile work I;
Howard Rice, excavaiing; Davie Il
Son, iron railing. Materials were pur-
chased Of tho following parties: Stone,
David Council: mortar, the Charles
Warner Go. ; bricks, james Ii. Beggs
x Co.: cement and mortar, the George
Ii. Mccall Co. lumber, S. G. Sim
mons Il Bro. hardware and paint, tho
Delaware Hardware Co. Adamant
plaster, the Adamant Go. ; glass, Bailey
d Mammele; crushed granite, the
Brandywine Granite Co
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

John Pierce, aged II years, had a
narrow escape from death at the Della
ware Hard Fibre Co. s works Wednes-
day afternoon. Young Pjerce's cloth
ing became caught on revolving shaft
and he was whirled around. His
clothes were torn off and his body was
bruised. The boys necktie and shoes
alone remained on him. Fortunately
the friction clutch on the machine
slipped, allowing the machine to be
stopped and that perhaps saved tho
boy's life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

ing, which was largely attended.
A most interesting address was made
by William Michael Byrne, his subjecr
being, "Irishmen in America" A
pleasing speech was also made by Vice.
President j. j. Behan. Lunch was
served and dancing was INDUCED in.
Among the visitors were Fathers
Kelly Of this city and Dunn of Scran-
ton.
The delegates in attendance at the
convention were taken in charge by tho
entertainment committee, and in hacks
they. went on trip over the proposed
new electric line to New Castle. A
visit to the Jail vas made and the
whipping post and the cat were shown.
Many OF the visitors express ID surprise
at the liberty accorded the prisoners
in the county Jail, as this treatment is
not given to prisoners in many other
jails.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Mr.. Ford's prompt and manly &C
quiescence in the decision of the con-
vention greatly strengthens his hold
upon the affection of the Delaware
Democracy. We believe him to be
broad and liberal enough to-credit
the convention with sincerity in Deem
ing MIR. Tunnel the most available
candidate at this critical iuncture in
the party's history. We predict that
in this campaign Mr. Ford will be
found in the front ranks fighting with
all his might for the success OF tho
Democratic ticket.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
Argument Empnaslred with sullet..

Columbus, o., Aug. Ala curb
stone discussion of the coinage ques-
tion led to shooting which may result
fatally. Joseph Rath, a retired manu-
facturer and advocate of free coinage,
engaged in warm argument with
Horace Weyman, an Englishnan.
They separated, but Rath got re-
volver and when Weyman came back
he fired three shots at him, one strik-
ing him in the right arm, splintering
the bone. Weyman is an old man and
cousin OF the English novelist,
Stanley Weyman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Thomas j. Buckley of this city and
Miss Ada Bunce of Chester we're mar
ried Thursday afternoon at the home of
the bride, b, the Rev. Father Bardett.
Miss Maggie Brennan of Chester was
bridesmaid and M. A. Buckley, brother
of the groom, was best man. Follow
ing wedding supper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Buckley came to this city and went to
their new home, at Chestnut and
Franklin streets. Aside from relatives
there were but few guests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Milwaukee,, Wis, Aug. 20.-A
strange double fatality occurred at the
National Soldiers Home last night, the
victims being Richard Bottled, aged
rs years, late of the United States
Navy. and William l. Gordon. late of
Co. ID, Ninth Ohio Infantry. They
were assisting each other up the steps
of the main building, when both fell
backward to the stone tagging and
were SO badly hurt that they died
shortly afterwards.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Edward Moore, who is employed by
the Provident Ice Co., met with an
accident Wednesday which came near
resulting in the loss of the sight of the
right eye. A shovel in the hands of
a fellow workman struck him acct
on the right eye brow, cutting
a severe cash. Had the blow been
an eighth of an inch lower he would
have. probably lost the sight OF tho
optic,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Lancaster, Pa, Aug 81. Five suits
for damages aggregating $32, 900 were
brought to-day against the Pennsyl-
vania Traction Co., which operates the
Columbia & Donegal! electric railway,
on which runaway car killed six and
injured 60 persons August 9th. These
suits were brought by five of the in
jured and are probably forerunner
oil vast number TO follow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Pensions have been granted to
Joseph Bayard, (deceasedJ of Delaware
City; Mary E. Messick of Wilmington
Caroline r. Draper of Delaware City,
and Comfort W. Watson of Georgetown.
Original pensions have been granted
to William Castelow of Port Penn,
David P.s.Andersou of Pennington and
James McGreen of Frederick.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
Death of Mrs. Thomas o. se,fride..

San Francisco. CAL, Aug. 22.-Mr.
Thomas o. Selfridge, wife of Rear Ad-
miral Selfridge, U. S. NJ, died in this
city last night. She came to California
recently to visit her two SONS, who re-
side in this city. She was sc years
old. 1t is believed that the trip across
the continent fastened her death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

The corrected time of Davenport, tho
man who won the time prize in the
Alpha Bicycle Clubs 10 milo road race
on Thursday, is 32.5S, and that of
Brown, tho winner of the race, 81. TO-
This statement is made on the author
ity of Il. Ii. Gibson, secretary OF tho
club.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Trains on the Baltimore u Ohio rail
road were delayed five hours Thursday
afternoon by the burning of an over
head bridge which spans the road at
Osbourne, near Havre do Grace. The
tics were burned for some distance
along the track and had to be replaced
by new ones before trains could pro-
coed. How the fire originated could
mt bA learned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

A fracas occurred ut a colored picnic
ut birmingham Park on Wednesday in
which OK. Policeman George Luff of
West Chester attempted to shoot
William jackson and chewed his ear
and finger. lie was lodged in the
Chester county prison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

The +. Nv. & b. accommodation train
No. 14U. which leaves this city at 10. 40
for Philadelphia, was delayed Thursday
on account Of cylinder head blowing
out of the engine. Tho engine was
assisted to Lamokin, whore another one
was attached to tho train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

A crowd of men from the coast"
Thursday afternoon robbed an Italian
organ grinder at Second and Madison
streets. Tho Italian chased the men
to a lumber yard on Front street, whore
Trey MAIDS their escape.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

Pocomoke City, Md, Aug. 90
Henry Dubbs and Miss Ethel Powell
were married at the residence of the
BRIDES father, W. A. Powell, in Somer-
sot county, yesterday, by the Rev. j.
IS. Howk, d. u.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

The Rov. Il. 9. hoskins, rector of st.
Paul's Episcopal Church, Georgetown,
has resigned the rectorate on account
of ill health. He has been connected
with tho church for about year and
"A half
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
penth of Pnrnell Il. ontsn.

Pocomoke City, Md, Aug. 10. -Pur-
nell +. Outen, aged 70 years. of Phia
delphia, died last night of heart failure
at the residence of Henry T. Lewis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

William L. hickman, shoe dealer,
died early Thursday morning ut b is resi-
dence, No. Glib Delaware avenue. He
was about 40 years Of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

A lawn fcte recently held ut Prof. j.
B. Ritchie's, Rehobotb, netted $50 for
All Saints Chapel there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27

The following semi monthly report of
the record Of performance of engineers
ON the p, W. a. Is. railroad has been
made:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-27
COMMODIOUS SCHOOLHOUSE
The Howard Schools Hand
some New Building.
WILL BE FINISHED TOMORROW
Desks and Seats to be Put In
Next Week.

The structure TO be Transferred To the
Board of Education Next Monday Conn
parcs Eavorabiy With tho Best Appointed
schooihouses IN the Large Cities.