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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Baltimore American, Nov. o.
John Rousby Platter, aged 70 years,
was found lying dead on the floor OF
his room at boarding house at No. II
East Saratoga street, which is con-
Quoted by Mrs. NJ. L. Martin. The
death of the old man, which was duo
to natural causes, recalls one of the
most celebrated murder cases in the
history of Maryland, in which he
figured as tho principal actor. Platter
was nephew of Gov. Platter of Mary
land and was horn in Talbot county.
He was highly connected and began
life as prosperous farmer. His
people we're rich, and of the highest
aristocracy. When the war broke out
Platter joined the Confederate cavalry,
and soon became an officer.
While in Virginia he married young
girl, who, in after years, he thought
was beneath his station. When the
war was at an end, he practically
deserted bis young wife and went back
to his home in Talbot county. The
woman followed him, and kept after
him until late in the year 1871 The
stories circulated at that time we're
that Platter treated his wife shame-
fully, and. almost kept her in want.
The woman was named Eliza, and
among the neighbors was looked upon
as mild hammered and well. behaved
woman. On the morning of December
Sd. 1871, her body was found in field
near Plater's house. There was snow
on the ground, and for time it could
not be told whether she died from ex-
posture or was killed. There were no
wounds, but, nevertheless, Platter was
arrested charged with numbering her.
The sentiment ran high against him.
and the case was removed to Cam
bridge. Plator's family stuck to him
heroically during bis trouble, and the
most eminent talent in the State con-
Quoted his case. Some of the evidence
was that Platter was heard to say that
he choked his wife 10 death, while q
eolored woman held her feet.
That evidence WIS never substantiated
but after long and tedious trial no
was convicted of mansaughter and
sentenced to tho penitentiary from
February Sth. 1873, to April I'd, 1878.
When Platter reached the prison no
was broken down in health, and was
placed in the hospital, where he re-
NAMED until December Sth, 1877.
Then he was pardoned by Gov. Carroll.
lmmeulately after dis release ne Went
to live at the place where he died.
For number OF years Platter had
been great sufferer from rheumatism,
and bis eyesight also failed him. He
was not confined to his bed, and was
up and about on Saturday. 1t is sup
posed that no had an attack of rheu-i
matsm, which touched his heart and
killed him. Platter has married sister
living in this city.
Mra plutar was a fiannhtar Of thu
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Special correspoudence OF Gazette and Jour

Specihi Sorrespouuenceofba zette ana JOURNAL
New Castle, Nov. 1O.-City Council
met last evening. Robert III. Harring-
toms offer to put white enamel finger
boards at the street corners was re-
ferred to the street committee. City
Treasurer Ferris reported that he had
received 1864. 10 from Tax Collector
Tobin. Mr.. Pagan complained Of the
speed of trains passing through this
city. MIR. Cooper said that il their
speed is decreased children will at
tempt to jump on the tains and a
serious loss of life might result He
stated that the ditch on the Battery is
natural water course and must be
opened. He advocated conference OF
Council and railroad officials. Mr..
Pagan declared that they had been
receiving "suft soap" long enough. A
committee presented survey of pro-
posed avenue. 1t was estimated that
the grading would cost $500 and the
opinion that Council cannot spare the
money for this purpose at present was
expressed. Mr.. Morrison thought the
avenue would not benefit the city.
Council declined to repair a pump in
Mr.. Whitelock's alley, which, Mr..
Wbitelock said, is being used as 6
public pump. Mr.. Harrington thought
that the combination of the safe in the
secretary's Office should be known b,
some membar of Council. The score
tary stated that he will give the com
bination to the president.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
diamond Match Company victorious.


Judge Butler filed in the circuit
court Of appeals, Philadelphia, Mon
day, an opinion affirming the decree of
the court below in the suit OF the
Diamond Match Co. against DIR. j. ii.
Scbenck & Son. and the Binghamton
Match Go. 1t was related at the time
of the argument that Joshua Pussy
invented Improvements in friction
matches, which he had patented. and
afterwards assigned the patent to the
Diamond Match Co. 1t was charged
that the Binghamton Match Co. On
gagged IN the manufacture and Schenck
& Son in the selling of certain matches,
infringing on the plaintiffs patent
rights. A perpetual injunction was
granted enioining the defendants frop
making the complained of infringe
meut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Robert W. bingham, cnlored, aged SO
years, employed by the Lobdel Car
Wheel Co., met with a terrible death
Monday afternoon. He was engaged
at his work as cupalo tender, when a
large chain broke ami the CRATE which
was being hoistcd fell, and knocked
him down and fell upon him, cutting
and crushing his head to shapeless
mass. Death was almost instantaneous.
The remains were removed by order of
Deputy Coroner Chandler to his late
home, No. OLD Wilson street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

In orphans court Saturday Judge
Grubb confirmed the return b, Barbara
Freeman, administrators of Joseph
Freeman, of the sale of his real estate.
Permission was granted to the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Co. guardian of
Lulu Laboube and Mary E. Hand
guardian of Rachel Il. Humid to expend
part OF the principal of their estates.
Henry Dixon was appointed guardian
of William B. Sparks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
cURRENr IITERaTURE.

Enthusiasm is justified in dealing
with Mrs. Douglas Riggs "Marm
Lisa.'' in the November Atlantic
Every mother should read 1t.
1t is scant Justice to call it charming.
1t is equally bracing. The IS. Cora
Grubb' type could not be better done
and tho set TO between that lady and
Rhoda is choice bit for future elocu-
tionists. AS a whole the number fol-
lows tho trend OF economic education.
Prof. Laurence Lsughlin shows that
the causes of agricultural distress are
worldwide industrial establishments
instead of, as the sufferers suppose,
scarcity of gold. utah as an Indus.
trial Object Lesson" proves Brigh
Young to have been sagacious. il
narrow, industrial leader. Limiting
both methods and objects, his success
in what he did undertake was MARVEL
GUS The Mormons justly claim to be
the pioneer irrigators of tho United
States. Josiah Flynt sums up profit
and loss through German immigrants.
As gain, he might add in their ex-
ample Of strenuous simplicity of living.
Mr.. Ludlow sketches the rise and
progress of trade unions in Great
Britain, not emitting even tho preju-
ing out the points of divergence Of the
many which have sprung into being
since the SUCCESS of the dockers' strike
in 1899 marked new departure.
Should State communism prevail,
trade unionism must die out. Strikes
would then become rebellion against
the State.
Jacub Riis gives exquisitely tender
studies of waif life in the slums.
They are an excellent supplement TO
Marin Lisa and TO Mrs. Chace-
Wyman's factory girls.
10 Charles Egbert Craddock cave
and night scenes are as essential as a
yacht, "a wet sail and flowing sea
and wind that follows fast, " are TO
William Black. Starting out with the
usual Rembrandtesque features she is
weaving a new story with some freshen-
ing up of characters. OF remaining
contents, DIR. Emerson's claim for his
kinsnan, DIR. jackson of the dis.
covery of anesthetics, however lacking
no may have been in their practical
application, is the most important.
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
oneairs Believes There was Fraud.

The Democratic County Executive
Committee met Monday afternoon at
the Young Mems Democratic Club.
Woodward W. Cheairs Of Delaware
City, who was a candidate for repre-
sentative, appeared before the COM
mittee, and through his counsel, L.
Bayard Hoisel, drew the attention Of
the committee to the recent election
and to his belief that there had been
fraud in favor Of John Il. Dickey and
against him. The committee has me-
authority on contested election cases,
but 1t discussed the alleged fraud.
Mr.. Cheairs proposes to contest the
election of Mr.. Dickey before the
Legislature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department have decided to have 500
wooden street sigma on the outskirts of
the city at once. This is in addition
to LOCO metallic signs, which the
directors recently decided to have
placed on street corners in the heart of
the city. The wooden signs will be
made in this city and will Le put up
within the next two weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Boston, Mass, Nov. 8. Allison u.
Mason, president of the defunct Globe
Investment Co., was arrested to-day
on warrant charging him with the
embezzlement of sums aggregating
$40 600. Treasurer J. Lowell Moore Of
that company is serving three years.
sentence on similar charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Havana, Cuba, Nov. 9-Captain-
General Weyler has the field in person
against the insurgents under Antonio
Maceo in the province of Pinar del
Rio, and reliable news received from
the front States that the Spanish
columns are approaching close to the
enemy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Letters of administration PENDENT
litu on the estate of David p. Smyth
have been granted by Register Of Wills
Crosssn 10 the Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Go. This action is taken pend
ing the result OF the litigation concern
ing the will over which there is con.
test.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
p, W. 4 b., Go. Buys Land.

The Philadelphia, Wilmington & Bal.
timore Railroad Go. has bought from
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Co., and George S. Capele, trustees,
nearly u acres of land on the south
bank of the Christiana at the end of
b street. South Wilmington. The price
paid 10 about Sl7, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Stockholm, Sweden, Nov. TO- John
Augusta Hugo Gylden. director of the
Observatory of Goettingen, is dead, at
the age of Sc years. He was pupil
of Strive and had attained to the
position of an authority in astronomy
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Washington, d. c.. Nov. 0-The
President has pardoned W. ii. Clune,
Isaac Ross and Philip Stanwood Of
California, who were sentenced on De-
cember 9th, 1895. to pay fiue of 81
and be confined in the Los Angeles
county Jail IS months for conspiracy.
The offence was committed in railway
rtnfu
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

William Michael Byrne, prominent
local lawyer, who distinguished himself
at the Atlanta Exposition ON Delaware
Day, and on that occasion won IL
national reputation as an orator, has
been mentioned as candidate for the
office of District Attorney for Delaware
under President Mckinley. Mr.. Byrne
took an active part in the campaign
and he is receiving the endorsement of
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Mrs. Matte Williams, who lives on
Conrad street, near Monroe, is the
mother of bouncing baby girl. Mrs.
Williams, wife of Thomas Williams, is
daughter of Court Officer William
Heal. and her daughter is Mr.. Heals
18th grandchld. Mr.. Heal las II
children as vol.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
TOWN ALMOST n EsTRorED.
Thirty-nine Buildings me- Spencer, W.
virginia, Burnsd.

IhIrty-hihe BuiIdIhgs ht spcncer, West
Virginia, Burned.
Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 9.-Fire almost
destroyed the town of Spencer, W. Va,
last night. Thirty-nine stores and
houses were burned.
The fire started in room over Sim
mons & Go. IS general store and swept
along the man business street, leaving
destruction in it's path The people
were terror-stricken. The fire was dis
covered at ll.04 o'clock and continued
for several hours. The total loss is estl-
mated at 5000. 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
AnImportant Differences.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves ill, that they are not
afflicted with any disease, but that the
system simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as Il costive
condition is easily cured by using Syrup of
Figs. Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Company only, and sold by all drug
gists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Two unknown colorod men helped
themselves to team owned by Edward
Morris at Christiana on Saturday
night. 1t was found at Blackbird on
Sunday, but nothing is known OF the
men who took il.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

II catarrh is a blood disease. some caihl, that
Physicians frequently advise change of air and
climate those suffering? Cotarrh is n climatic
affection. and nothing but a local remedy or n
change of climate wi cure H. Ely's Cream
Balm Ii 30 efficient 10 do away with the uecos-
siIy OF leaving home and friends. causing instant
relief aud IL real cure OF catarrh. .la
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Mrs. Julia Dunn who was burned by
exploding Kerosene about the middle Of
last week, died at the Homeopathic
Hospital Monday of her injuries.
She was 81 years of age. She lived
at No. 724 East Eleventh street. A
certificate of death from burns was
issued,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Engineer Hatton has been instructed
by the Street and Sewer Directors to
begin at once the construction of a
sewer ON Rodney street from Gilpin
avenue to Lowering avenue and along
Lowering ayeuue TO Clay ton street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Lieut.. Pesry passed through Will
mington on Monday on route from
Washington TO Br 'oklyn, N. Y. He
alighted from the train and talked with
friend,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

While playing with revolver Mon
day Charles Chase, son of Capt. Chase,
of the steamer Ulrica, was ACCIDENTALLY
shot in the leg. He was brought from
his home in Penn's Grove to this city
and taken to the Delaware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 1O.-Ex- Chief
Justice W. e. Miller ia dead. at the
age of 70 years. He was born in Penn
sylvania. He was member of the
Supreme Court from 1870 to 1876.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

While DIT work at the shops of the
Diamond State Iron &C.,, Monday
afternoon. John Murphy of No. I6
Robinson street had his hand cut off.
He was attended by DIR. Buckmaster.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

George Kittinger, formerly of Viii
mington, has been elected for a second
term as a member of the Legislature of
Washington State. lie is son OF DR..
l.. kittinger, Of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Tho following semi-monthly record of
the work of ten through engineers on the
p, W. & ID. railroad has been posted at
French street station:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The members of the Junior Board of
the Homeopathic Hospital will hold
their annual doll fair in the parlor
of the New Century Club on Friday,
December 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

James r. Chssller, the present
deputy coroner, ase been named By
Coroner elect ]. Thomas Wright, for
tho sane .pOSition undsr him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

James Rodgers of this city will spar
an unknown before tho Bohemia Attn
lleric Club of New York City on Novem-
Dor Gath.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
II your Food pistresssss xen

Take Hersford's Acid Phosphate,
It aids the stomach to digest the food. and
does away with that full feeling after eating,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Use Browns bronchial Troches for,
Coughs Colds and all other Throat
Troubles; Pre- eminently the best. n--Rev.l
Henry Ward Beecher.;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
Ills LIFE WAS A TRAGEDY
John Rousby Platter Found
Dead in His Room.
WAS KNOWN BY WlLMlNGTONlANS
Had Suffered From Rheuma-
tism For Years.

Ms wife, nee Eiiza Price. OF This City, was
Found Dead In the Snow Twenty -fvo
Years Ago and He Was Convicted OF Her
Murder and Imprisoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
the pusLic SCHOOLS.



Barely a quorum Of members trans
acted the business OF the Board of
Education Monday evening, and what
matters came up for consideration were
disposed of with dispatch.
The finance committee submitted the
following report for last month, which
was adopted:
Balance September S0th, 1896:
Current expense fund. ........S 22D5. 54
New building fund, 666. 20
Appropriation from City Council. II 100. 10
Received from John I. Dickey,... lgS.Us
State appropriation from school
tund ...... ...............,...... 10, 5Q6. 96
.N s99,9l7.66
Salaries paid teachers. SlO, 525 Sc
Salaries paid officers and janitors.. n37.0l
Books. ........................ 1,lU5.71
Repairs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Si3.0l
Mammal training supplies. 1l.3O
New buildings. .........L....... 5l,00
Free Iibrary..h ................ ASP. "a
Miscellaneous bills..u............ 47.s2
Balance:
Current expense fund. .......,.. 1927. 40
New building fund...........,. 6l5.29
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Mrs. Platter was daughter OF the
late Joseph L. Price of Wilmington.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-05-13
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

Michael Strogoff" was given an ex-
cellent presentation to a large and ap-
preciative audience at the Grand opera
house last night. Mr.. Morris gives a
fine rendition of the title role and Miss
Eta Hawkins as Sangare, the gypsy
woman, is also very good. The fourth
act at the Tartar camp is well staged,
and during the fete scene Nine. Ray
monde and La Saltana do some very
fine dancing. The supporting company
is a good one, and the special scenery
is conclusive to the success Of the pre-
scntation. This evenings performance
concludes the engagement.
The house was very cool, which add
ed much to the enjoyment Of the per-
Torrance.
I. w. Isham's "Octoroons' in all their
original splendor of stage effect will APP
pear at the Grand opera house for one
week daily, commencing on Monday
evening, May is, giving daily matinee
performances. Mr.. Isham has can
celled all anterior ideas and replaced
them with up-to-date specialties and
big acts, and only such as will be
found with 'tThe Octoroons," an err
ganization of only first class artists
and singers. Novelty upon novelty viii
follow in quick succession upon pro-
gram which can not be equalled. and
which introduces the greatest come
dams and the fairest daughters Of the
sunny south.
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roL1's WONDERLAND THEATuR.

Johnny and Emma Ray are making
a great shaking up Of dry bones this
week. Notwithstanding the weather
the Rays draw WELL and their highly
amusing eccentric comedy keeps every
one present in the jolliest of moods.
Johnny Ray is fun maker of great
power, Notwithstanding his dimnutive
statue, while his partner, Miss Emma
Ray, is no less comical, even though
her proportions are elephantine. It's a
great team, and no mistake. Mile Flora
creates great interest with her brilliant
iy picturesque electrical dances, which
are a modification of La Loie Fullar's
five dances. Other pleasing specialties
are contributed by McPhee and Hill, Mr..
and Miss Sidman, the Comedy Trio,
Martyne, the Bernard sisters Miss
Eckert and Mr.. Heck, and Burt Jordan.
1t is very lively comedy performance
and all through the audiences are kept
in a jolly and contented mood, the adj
mirable cooling arrangements in vogue
at this theater making those present
forget that it is summer weather out
side.
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WAN[T]FD

WANTED,
A Inexperienced nurse for children; REFER
Ia ence required. Call MORNINGS al A ". a
247 PROSPECT STREET
myl22t Near Grand avenue Fair Haven
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Entertainments.
HYPERION.

AT the Hyperion tomorrow evening
Sousa and his peerless band will give
one grand concert. The band will be
assisted by Miss Myrtle French and Miss
Brennan, soprano vocalists. Whatever
Sousa does he does with perfection
and finish and that easy-self poise
which is the mark of master. That
Sousa thoroughly comprehends and
dominates the situation is apparent in
his every movement, and his audience
no less than his musicians take the cue
from their leader, and resign themselves
to the luxury Of absolute content and
enjoyment, unmarried by apprehension
for the result.
Sale of seats now open. Price 81, 75c.
The famous Brothers Byrne, the quar-
tet of fun makers, who have amused
many people by their grotesque aero
battle specialties, will appear at the Hy-
perion on Friday evening, May Is, in
the nautical pantomimic comedy the
new Eight Bells.' Only one of them,
John F. Byrne, has anything in partic-
ular to say. The other three brothers
scenery of Eight Bells" is great ad-
dition to the attractiveness of the per-
Torrance.
Sale of seats now open. Prices 81, 75c.
''Trilby" will be presented by A. Nj.
Palmer's company at the Hyperion on
Saturday next, matinee and evening.
OF the successes of Mr.. Potter, drama
fist of DuMaurier's "Trilby" there can
be no question. 1t made one of the most
unqualified hits of the season. Mr.. Pot
ter has proved himself a master OF
mosaics. He treats the beautiful story
with the utmost reverence.
Every lady occupying reserved seat
at the matinee on Saturday will receive
from Trilby an elegant silver souvenir
in the form of Trilby heart.
Sale Of seats now open. Prices 81, 75c,
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LAWYER Horatio n. Warner.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
Horatio N. Warner having estab-
lished the confidence of his friends has
been urged by his brother to leave New
Haven and open a law Office in New
York city. And he left by the Starin
line. last night to arrange with his
brother plans for the future.
It's very strange that with Mr.. War
ner's first case after his resume of bust
ness should also come so advantageous
an offer for his future success.
Mr.. Warner has been stopping at the
Calvary Industrial Home and in his
farewell last night said that he thank
ed the home for the assistance it had
given him to regain his manhood and
he should not forget to ever pray for
its success. He has taken a prominent
part in the services held every evening
and his strong appeal to his listeners
to seek help from God if they would
be free from the curse of strong drink