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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
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During quarrel on Ninth street.
above Washington avenue, Tuesday,
Rocco Monico, aged 81 years, was shot
in the abdomen, it is alleged, by a
man named Paelli, who escaped.
Monico's condition is critical.
jerome and David Aikens. brothers,
were committed to prison Tuesday to
await trial en- the charge of assault and
battery and highway robbery upon
George Swelzer, who was found by the
police in helpless condition, from
violence. near Richmond and Tioga
streets, Monday night.
David Lee and Thomas Broodwater,
both colored, exchanged shots Tuesday
at Juniper and Katsr streets, one of the
bullets striking Robert Moore, an en-
ploye of the City Controllers office, in
the abdomen as he was leaving the
polling place. His wound is not
dangerous. Lee and Broodwater were
arrested. 1 .
A warrant was issued Tuesday for
the arrest of Police Lieutenant
Richards Of the Twenty third and
Brown streets station, charging him
with perjury in youchine that man
who was CHALLENGED on the ground OF
non residence was entitled to vote in
the Eighteenth. division of the Fiji
tenth ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
building Lines in october.

The following building lines we're
marked during October by the city
engineering department:
William y. Tindall, two dwellings on
the west sideo jackson street between
Ninth and Tenth.
Charles w. White, two dwellings on
the south side of Thirteenth street
between Tatnall and West
Frederick Haselharst, one dwelling
on the east side of Tatnall street be-
tween Twenty sixth and Twenty
seventh.
John Walsh, addition to dwelling on
the northwest corner of Lombard and
Robinson streets.
Lindley G. Kent, two dwellings on
the south side of Shallcross avenue
between Van Buren, and Harrison
streets.
Maxwell Matthews, one store on the
west side of King street between
Eighth and Ninth.
Daniel Dohl, addition to dwelling on
the west side of French street between
Ninth and Tenth.
Sarah j.. Crossley, two dwellings on
the east side of Franklin street between
Sycamore and Maple. ....
Henry II. Cooper, kitchen on the
north side of Sixth street between
Poplar and Lombard.
John A. Lengel, brew-house on the
northeast corner OF Fifth and du Pont
Streets,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Miss Hannah Graham, daughter of
Mrs. Louisa NJ. Graham and grand
daughter OF Mrs. Johanna Stoeckle,
was married ON Tuesday to Frederick
Kleitz at the residence OF Mrs. Stoeckle,
Fifth and Adams streets. Tho cere,
mony was performed by the Rev. Paul
Isenschmid of the German Lutheran
Church. Miss Helen Graham was
bridesmaid and George Kleitz was best
man. Miss Nottie Manimele and Miss
Leila Stoeckle were flower girls. Mrs,
George Baumann played the wedding
march. The bride wore brown satin
trimmed with lace and carried chrysan-
themums. A reception followed the
ceremony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
New Castle. Nov. 3.--Peter j. Toner
and his wife were brutally assaulted by
negroes early last evening, Mr.. Toner
was proceeding from his residence to
his stable, when several colored men.
who were assembled at the corner of
Fourth and Williams streets, became
disorderly. MIR. Toner ordered them
to depart, but, instead Of obeying, ono
Of the party knocked him down with
a brick and when he attempted TO rise
tie gang jumped upon him and beat
him. When Mrs. Toner went to her
husbands assistance the negroes as
saulted her, one OF them cutting hsr,
either with razor or a knife. Mr..
and Mrs. Toner'S injuries are severe,
but not likely to prove fatal. Warrants
have been issued for the arrest OF
George Myers and John Bryan, two Of
the alleged assailants.
George T. Clark of st. Georges hun.
dred had a severe attack Of. heart
trouble last evening while he was at
Henry Wilhelm's barber shop. 1t was
thought his illness would prove fatal
and for awhile intense excitement
reigned. DIR. McCabe rendered medi-
cal assistance
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
woRK or CIrr DFpAnrM DNTs.

The Water Department held its regu-
lar meeting Tuesday afternoon. The
payroll of $604. 76 WAS ordered paid.
The balance in bank TO the credit of
the department was reported to be
S72, 9IS. SO. Tst
At tho regular monthly meeting of
the Park Commission yesterday after
noon the proposal to change the name
of Eden Park in South Wilmington
was laid on the table. The balance in
bank was reported as 80. i54. 90. 1t was
decided to impose penalty of S. On
those found using the park roads for
heavy hauling. t9@ AZ
The Board of Directors, of the Street
and Sewer Department last evening
received bids for street signs, but
they were not clear and no action was
takon. The engineer In charge of
sewers was Instructed to- furnish esti-
mates for the cost OF a sewer on Rodney
street near Gilpin ayenue.a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

James Thorn, who was arrested on
suspicion of having attempted to pick
the pocket of DAVID Dangel, was ar
raigned in the municipal court Tuesday
morning on the charge of disorderly
conduct, for which be was fined $40.
1t appears that Mr.. Dangel detected a
hand 10 his pocket, but it was with
draw hurriedly and nothing was stolen.
1t is supposed that Thorn was the man.
but Us he had not succeeded in obtain
ing any booty, the law appeared to he
unable to reach case of that kind, and
for that reason the charge was made
disordorly conduct. Charles Dougherty
who was arrested yesterday morning
on the charge of having appropriated
a demijohn of whisky which was about
to be ehipped from the p, W. 81 b.
station, was confronted with the charge
of larceny, and was held in 5000 bail to
answer at general sessions. John Hardy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
CHERRY ISLAND DREDGING.
No more Mud to be Dumped Ia the Della.
ware River In the Vicinity of This State.

No more Mud to be Dumped Ia the Della
ware River In the Vicinity of This State.
Thanks to Senator Gray and other
prominent citizens, Major Raymond
has ordered that no more mud shall be
dumped in the west side of the Della
ware river to ioopardize the interests Of
the people IN this State.
The Morris s. Cumnins Dredging
Go. of New York, which has the con-
tract for dredging the channel of the
river at Cherry Island flats, began
work on Monday, in accordance with
the instructions of the Secretary of
War. The specifications do not require
the company to commence operations
until April LIST next, but tho company,
at the urgent request of tho shipping
intafests of Philadelphia, agreed to
begin at once and remove as much of
the mud in tho channel as possible
before freezing weather sets in.
The consent of the government was
obtained by petition, forwarded to
the War Department through Major
Raymond, the United States engineer
in charge of the improvement Of the
Delaware river.
The specifications provide that the
dredged material shall be deposited
on the western side of Pea Patch Island,
or at other places to be designated by
the United States engineers. In view
OF the strenuous opposition of Della
ware residents to the dumping at Pea
Patch Island, near Fort Delaware, and
the desire to please all the interests
involved as much as possible, Major
Raymond has made arrangements to
have the mud dredged from the Cherry
Island channel at the present time
dumped behind the Firms Point dixie
at Bulkhead bar, above Pea Patch
| Island, and on the western side of the
main ship channel. In replying to 0
letter from Senator Gray, who has
cbampioned the cause OF the frightened
Delawareans, Major Raymond stated
| that no material would be dumped be-
| hind Pea Patch Island.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
FOREIGN NOTES.

The greater part of the town of Povoa-
Goa, in the Azores, is reported to have
been destroyed by waterspout, with
great loss of life
Queen Regent Christina of Spain has
signed decree authorizing the con-
traction of aloan of 400, 600, 900 pesetas.
secured by Treasury bonds.
The grand Jury OF the Clerkenwell
Sessions, London, has returned true
bill against Mr.. and Mrs. Walter M.
Castle, on the charge of shoplifitng.
The Rev. Carr Glyn. vicar of Ken
sington. has been appointed bishop
of Peterborough, succeeding Bishop
Creighton, translated to the see Of
London. &7| i.t
A Madrid dispatch says that num-
Der of corpses are being washed up by
the sea along the coast of Huelva, and
it is feared that there has been great
marine disaster.
The Right Rev. Frederick r. Wynne.
Protestant bishop Of Killaloe, dropped
lead in the street in Dublin Tuesday.
The wife of the bishop was found dead
lin her bed an hour after her husbands
death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
WEATHER DURING ocroa Err.
A Summary Compiled From the observi
tions of the Local Observer.

A Summary Compiled From the Observn-
tions of the Local Observer.
Following is summary of the
climatic conditions for this locality
during the month Of October. COM
piled from the observations of f. G.
d. Mckay, the local government OBJ
server, which were taken each day at Z
a. M, and 2 and 0 p. m.
The mean Temperature for the month
was, 3d. AZ; maximum temperature, II
degrees. October 31st minimum ten-
perature, "a degrees, October Goth:
mean maximum temperature, 63. 10
degrees; mean minimum temperature,
46. 6S degrees; mean of maximum aud
minimum, 54.S9 mean temperature
for the month at 7 o'clock q. M, AS. 6s !;
at O'Clock p. M, 81. 06; at 9 p. M,
52.06: mean daily range of tempera-
ture 16. AZ degrees. 5'~
The mean relative humidity for the
month at 7 o'clock a. M, was 80. 80 +;
at 2 o'clock p. M, 81 81: at p. M.
10. Oh. The greatest amount of humidity
prevailed on October 4th and 9th, 100
per cent at o'clock a. M; October
18th, 10U per cent at 8 o'clock p. m.
The leaat amount of humidity pre-
vailed on October 10th, 66 per cent at
Z o'clock a. M. October 10Th and 22d,
35 per cent at 2 o'clock p. m., and
October 31st, "a per cent at 2 o'clock
p. m; October 2lst, AZ per cent at
O'Clock p. m.
The total amount of rainfall to each
! square foot Of area was LIST inches.
The greatest amount during any con-
secutiye "a hours was 30 of an inch
from Il O'Clock p. m. October 18th to
IL O'Clock p. M October 18th. The
total number of. days when it rained
.01 Of an inch or more, was 10. There
was no thunder during October.
There were light white frosts on the
mornings Of October 9th, 18th and ed.
There was heavy white frost on the
morning of October 20th, which wat
the first killing frost in this i'm
mediate vicinity this fall
During October there were 10 clear
days, 8 cloudy, and 10 partly cloudy.
There were light morning fogs or
October LIST. 9th, 10th, 18th, 18th,
18th, 18th, 18th, Goth and 3lst; heavy
morning fogs on October 9th. 7th, 9th,
18th, 10th, 21st, 22d, 23d, 26th, 2StE
and Goth; dense morning fogs on Octo
Der eth and Both; light evening fog!
on October 10th, 18th, 18th, 26th ant
2Sth; heavy evening fogs en- October
18th and l4th.
The prevailing direction OF the wine
for October was northwest. There wert
high winds on the afternoons of Octo
Der 18th and Gath, and strong winds OIL
the morning of 18th, and evening o
30th.
There was heavy mist from 9.45 Il
Ii. 45 a. m. ON October 18th.
For two hours during the evening O
October 10th, .the moon cast brigh
prismatic colors in circle on the ligh
fleecy clouds intervening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
new PARK PATHWAY.
Park commissioners Competing Du

fhrk commissioners Completing n Dura- |
pie walk Along the South Long Race.
SEVERAL members of the Board of
lark Commissioners Monday after
noon visited Brandywine Park and in
snecfed the new walk which Is being
put down alopg the south side of the
South Long Race. They wero pleased
with the work.
The pathway, which is eight feet
wide, except branches, which are six
feet in width, will extend wh.n COM
pleted this fall from Van Buren street
to Clayton, with branches up Clayton
street to Lowering avenue aud the wire
bridge. In tho spring the work will
be resumed, and by this time next year
II the present plan be carried out, will
extend from West street to Rockford.
The work, which is being done by
the commission, will be of small cost,
while the benefit will be readily appre-
ciated by the people who make use OF
the park. The cost ia about six cents
per SQUARE foot. The material used is
gas tar. pitch, stone and cement, and
the combination makes walk almost
as solid as granite, upon which neither
heat nor cold have any effect. While
the surface is comparatively smooth, it
affords a solid footing when many other
places are slippery in winter time. 1t
is crowned in the middle, in order to
throw off the water. Before the walk
was laid an excavation was made and
| foundation from four to six inches Of
crushed stone, put down. This founda-
tion makes the walk firm and ia de-
cidediy advantageous.
| Supt. Leisen, who accompanied the
the commissioners on the inspection,
stated that with fair weather the work
| for the year will BIO completed this
week, as the men engaged at it ars
making rapid progress
The walk is situated along the base
of the hills along the entire distance,
and as it runs through one of the most
beautiful sections OF the park, will un-
! doubleday be favorite atrolling place
on summer evenings. The surround
ings are decidedly pleasant and it will
no doubt be quito an attraction, as it
will obviate climbing over little hills
and stumbling over stones, which have
| heretofore been Objectionable to many
| people.
| 1t has not been decided yet as to
| whether il would be advisable TO pro-
hibit cycling on the path, but there is
| sentiment with some of the members
of the board that there should be a
separate path for whoelmen. Such a
surface, and through such pretty
part of the park would no doubt be
appreciated by people who enjoy short
spins in the evening.
The Edge Moor Bridge Go. has de-
lfvered the iron bridges which are t.
span the South Long Race at Jetfer.
son, Adams, Harrison and Broome
streets, and they will be erected al
once. The iron work is quite orna-
mental, as we'll as strong, and visitors
to the park next spring will un'
doubtedly appreciate the transforms
ton, as the appearance of things viii
| have been changed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

While in Brandywine Park Monday
afternoon Commissioners Candy called
attention of Commissioner Gawtnrop to
huge grape vine. which, near the
ground was fully five feet FROM the
trunk of q tree while it chung to the
upper part of the tree A discussion
arose as to whether the vine had caught
hold of the top of the tree after it had
reached certain height, or whether it
had grown up with the tree, but
neither of the gentlemen appeared able
to solve the problem.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
SEWER LIEN Law.
The Court of Errors and Appeals Decides
That it is CONSTITUTIONAL.

The Court of Errors and Appeals Decides
That it is constitutional.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette anuLournal
Dover, Nov. g. in the court of errors
and appeals, this afternoon, Chancellor
Nicholson delivered the opinion of the
court in tho case of English vs.. the
city OF Wilmington.
Tho decision found for the city and
against the plaintiff, the court laying
down the two following principles OF
law: First, that the Legislature has
authority, within it's general taxing
power, when authorizing sewer assess
nents, TO. at the same time, fix the
amount or proportion which the abutt-
ing property is to pay. provided that it
has been fixed in good faith; second,
that when the assessment has thus
been fixed by the Legislature itself, and
ia not left tn be determined by
assessors, notice to the property owners
is unnecessary, since hearing could
be of no avail to them, the amount of
assessment being fixed by the statute.
Judge Cullen dissented from the
majority of the court but read no
opinion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
THE METHODIST CONFERENCES.
When and Where Thew viii Assem-
BILE and Who Will Preside.

The Wilmington Conferences to Convene at
Chestertown, Md, on March i7ih, With
bishop Walden Presiding aud the Della
ware Conference to Convene at CASTOR,
Md, on March 25th, with Bishop Hinde
Presiding.
SpeciaiC correspondent aazerte ndJournal \
Pittsburg, Pa, Nov. 4.-The annual
session OF the Wilmington Methodist
Episcopal Conference will be held at
Chestertown, Md, beginning March
18th. Bishop John NJ. Walden will
preside. W.
The annual session of the Della
ware Methodist Episcopal Conference
tcolored) will BIO held at Easton, Nd,
beginning March 25th. Bishop William
X. Ninde will preside.
Bishop Walden was born in Lebanon,
o., February 18th, 1881. He was
graduated from Farmers (nowBelmontl
College, near Cincinnati, in 1852, and
engage In educational work for two
years and in editorial work for four,
years, during the last year and half
of which he was editor and publisher
of free State paper in Kansas. He
was also a member of the Topeka
Legislature and of the LeaveDworth
Constitutional Convention, at the time
of it's adoption of a constitution in 1868,
under which hs was elected superin-
tendent of public instruction. In
September of that year he left Kansas
and entered, as minister, the Gin
cinnati Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, where he occupied
several important posts After few
years he was elected corresponding
secretary OF the Freedman's Aid Com
mission, an undenominational society.
| 1866, when, on the organization of the
| list Episcopal Church, he was chosen
| its first corresponding secretary. In
| 1868 he was elected one of the publish
ing agents of the Western Methodist
Book Concern and he held that posi-
every General Conference from 1868 till
1884, when he was elected bishop. He
is man of great industry and capacity
for business.
Bishop NInde was born In Cortland,
N. Y, June 2lst, 1882. His father.
the Rev. William Ward Nipde, was a
Methodist preacher in New York State.
The son was graduated from Wesleyan
University, Middletown. Conn, in
1856, and, after teaching in Rome
Academy, New York, entered the
Methodist ministry in 1856. He served
as pastor Of churches in Ohio, visited
Europe and the East in 186S-69 and
was transferred to the Detroit Confer.
ence in 1870. In 1873 he was appointeo
professor OF practical theology in tht
Biblical Institute in Evanston, ILL.,, o.
which he became president in 1879. He
also served, from 1876 till 1879, as
pastor of the Central Church in De
troit, Mich. He was delegate to th,
Methodist Ecumenical Conference, held
in London in 1881, and ON May 18th
1884, was elected bishop. In 1874 ht
received the degree of D. d. from
Wesleyan University.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
FOOT FALL,

Tb, Warren Athletic Club scored 26
noints on Armory team Tuesday after
noon at Front and Union streets and
nreyented the opponets from scoring.
To,,ehdowns were made by Prentiss,
Green Porter and Mechanical, and
the latter also made safety. The line
up was as follows; t,-.
Warrpn-Traynor, le.; Green, l.g,
HAYES, It,; Simms, c.. (; Chambers,
~. Brinton, r.. t. Joslyn, r.e., Hance
and Begga, q. b. Mccartney and Porter,
In. b, prontiss, r.h. b.; McDanneil,
f.b. , Eo,+,. :,
Meechem, 1T; Stidham, c.. Jones'
"a: Hollis, IT,. /; Wier, re-; Heed,
nS. Henderer, |. b. b. smith, r'h. b.
iImnire--Harvey. Referee - MeCaf-
s,rty, Linesmen-IIunter and East
The Columbia Athletic Club Of New
Castle went to Elkton yesterday and
was demolished by the Elston team lean. Ut
rnot- ball by score Of As to .. EikIon
team has not boon defeated this year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
Death of nsnrx ". Downing.

Henry W, Downing, an empIoye of
the F.. ". & y. railroad shops, died
Tuesday at his residence, No. 72l
West Ninth street. He was member
of the Mechanics Lodge of Odd Fellows
and Of Eureka Lodge Of Masons. The
latter will have charge Of his funeral
on Friday afternoon. He leaves wife.
He was brother. of John b. Down ing
aud Of, Capt. William N. Downing.
He was born in 1923 in this city. lie
was aprrenticed to Pussy & Jones' in
1850 and learned the trade of a
machinist and has been engaged as
such with the railroad company up
wards of 30 years. He served one term
asa member of City Council.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Delaware College students Tuesday
ballotted on candidates with the fol-
lowing result: Bryan, 81; Sewall, %;
Tunnel, 80; Mckinley, 80; Hobart, 32;
Higgins, 2i; Houston, 80; Hotfeclser,
/: Handy, IS; Willis, u; Palmer. 3;
Buckner, 3 Bayard, 3. A cane rush
followed in which the Sophomores do
feated the Freshmen. The Bryanites
defeated the Mckinley students In
keeping up their emblems.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

George j. Compton and Miss Bertha
p. Yerger, both of this city, were mar
ried Monday night at tho residence of
the BRIDES father, M. 205 Washington
street, before company of immediate
relatives, by the Rev. o. g. Budding
ton. Samuel Compton acted as best
man, and Miss Alice Lawrence as
bridesmaid, and Miss Bessie Wyatt
played the wedding march. The bride
was richly attired, and the house was
beautifully decorated with flowers.
Tho couple received many useful gifts
from friends. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by reception and collation.,
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Compton
were driven to their future home in
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05
ATTEMPTED MURDER.
James Riley of Delaware City shoots ut
His wife and Son.

James Riley OF Delaware city shoots at
His Wife and Son.
ecialCorresponuenceo Gazette ana Journal
Delaware City, Nov. 3. james Riley,
who has been i'll for IA weeks, attempted
to murder his wife and son, James,
about o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Riley has been taking all the money he
could get for whisky until his wife had
TO refuse him. When she did 80 yes
terday he drew revolver and fired
three times, none taking effect.
The son who had been away to work
returned about that time and ran to his
father to take his mothers part, when
the father tried to shoot him. After
tussle in which the mother was hit
by the elder Riley, assistance came, the
old man was quieted for a short time
only for he started TO use. the axe on
his wife and son. He is now in the
lookup and will be sent to court to
await hearing, a]4.5..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Superintendent d. W. Harlan Tues
day submitted to tho pupils of the
seventh primary grade set of test
questions on arithmetic. The work was
designed to test the pupils knowledge
and accuracy in tho fundamental pro-
cesses, addition, subtraction, multiplica-
ton and division, as taught and COM
rleted in the first five grades. Thirty
five minutes wore allowed for the work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

While Miss Julia Dunn of No. 1874
East Eleventh street was heating some
kerosene and soap on stove yesterday
morning the kerosene exploited and she
was badly burned about the arms and
body. DR.. I. A. Brown was sum-
moned and the woman was sent to the
Homeopathic Hospital. Her injuries
are painful, but not dangerous An
alarm of fire was sent in from box No.
90 on account of the explosion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-05

Laurel, Nov. 3.-Norman Hayman,
a young farmer, traded horses this even
ing and drove off with his new animal,
a fractions colt. 1t became frightened
and dashed at headlong speed toward
Laurel river. The bridge was turned
off, and the horse plunged into the
stream, carrying the carriage with 1t.
Hayman jumped just in time to save
his life. The horse was drowned.