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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
ATHLETIC POLICEMEN.
Guardians of the Peace Hold Field sports
on the Riverview Cycle Track.

on the Riverview Cycle Track.
Something less than 8, 600 people as
sembled at Riverview Cycle track Mon
day afternoon to see the first field
sports of the members of the police
force. 1t was the long day off for
about 40 members OF the force and they
bad made great preparation for their
field day, which was a decided success
officer John Welch was master of cere-
monies, Fred Elliott was timer, +. S.
Gore acted as starter, and other officers
filed minor positions on the field.
Walter II. Hayes acted as umpire of
the base-ball game, which was the first
event on the programme. The oppos-
ing teams were mines from the east and
west sides, the former winning by the
score of 10 to 8. The score was close
throughout and interest ran high.
There were numerous brilliant plays,
nearly every man Distinguishing him
self.
At the conclusion of the game the
field and track events started.
The first track event was the one mile
scratch race, for repair kit, donated
by w. ii. Hartlove, in which Sergeant
Black and Officers Davidson, Hutton,
McBride and Quinn were entered. All
otRt tod ol WGlls put Uu tub HeGOUu lhD
Officer Hutton rode off high bank on
the eastern side of the track and frac-
tured his right shoulder blade. Ser
geant Black dropped out and went to
his assistance, and Officer Mcbride
gave up before the race was finished.
The last half mile was pretty race be-
tween Officers Davidson and Quinn,
the latter winning in 3.2l4-5. Officer
Hutton was carried off the field on
stretcher and taken to his home in
patrol wagon.
The one-mile bicycle race between
Officers James Shields of the east side
and Scott of the west side was we'll
contested. Officer Scott won in 3.4G
1-5. Officer Shields fell off 25 yards
from the finish. The prize was
sweater donated by /. Hamburger &
Son.
Lineman II, land and Officer james
Fl. Massey pedaled for half mile for
a clock donated by the officers OF the
department. Massey won in 1.30 40.
The race was pretty one.
Sengeants Shields of the west side
and Evans of the east side settled an
old grudge in half-mile bicycle race,
for which clock had been donated
by Charles M. Banks Sergeant Evans
won in 8. 40.
One of the most interesting events
was halfmile slow race between little
Walter Hartlove, Sergeant Black and
Thomas Monaghan. The lad won in
excellent shape, in 6 minutes and 8
seconds The prize was box of cigars,
donated by kobort McCardle.
Detective McVey won the 16-pouud
shot putting contest, no throwing it "a
feet, 314 inches. Officer Finn was
second and Officer Davidson third.
satisfied with their bicycle race, en-
gagged In running broad jump to de-
eide supremacy. The match Was won
by Sergeant Shieils, who jumped ,I2,
feet inches. He was presented with
box of cigars by Robert McC cCarde
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
A WILL CONTEST.
Controversy Over the Estate of the Late
Martha W. BiddIe.

MAFtna w. B1Nuies
Register of Wills Calvin W. Crossan
sat as probate Judge on Friday yiafter-
mon in the Martha W. Biddle will con
test. The testatrix, who formerly re-
sided at Elkton. Md, died four years
ago in Philadelphia. She willed her
estate. which is now estimated at be-
tween $4,000 and So. 600, to her two
grandnieces, the daughters of the late
Charles Beaston, who was once pro-
thonotary of New Castle county.
The will was offered for probate a
year or 30 ago, but caveat was filed
about the same time, and the matter
is still pending. The caveat was filed
in behalf of Clara Cochran of Philadel-
phia, grand niece of the deceased.
She wants the will set aside and de-
sires one-half the estate. which would
be her share under the intestate Law.
1t is alleged that the testatrix was
not in sound and aisposing mind at the
time she made the will.
AT the hearing on Friday Messrs E.
G. Bradford, William Michael Byrne
and E. r. Cochran, Jr., appeared for
the will, and j. Frank Biggs and Ben
iamin Nields appeared for the caveator.
DR.. Robert j. Hess of Philadelphia,
who witnessed the signing of the will,
was examined. Another hearing will
be held later.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
THE REGATTA ON TIE THAMES
Yale Oarsmen Defeated Tues
day by the Leander Crew.
THE WEATHER NOT FAVORABLE.
Tremendous Excitement Dur-
ing the Finish.
Tho Result of Tuesdays Trial Heats
For the Grand Challenge Oup--The Ameri-
cans Beaten by One and Three Quarters
Lengths; Time, 7.14-lhe Trial Beats for
the Diamond Sculls. ii

Henley on Thames, Eng, July z. -
The weather was cloudy and oppressive
and there was scarcely breath Of air
at noon to day. All the morning trains
arrived heavily laden with rowing en-
thusiasts, but the crowd was not as
great as had been expected. The Yale
colors were to be seen everywhere, ON
the grand stand, in the enclosure and
on the house boats, launches and small
boats. James II. Roosevelt secretary
of the United States Embassy, was
present. but the United States Ambas-
sador, Mr.. Thomas f. Bayard was
unable to attend the races on account
of the arrival of the Ancient and Hon AZ
orable Artillery Go. Of Massach husetts.
When the word was given at ]. .3314
both Leander and Yale got away prettily
and together, contrary to expectations
Yale showed herself equally quick at
starting, but at the end Of the island
Leander had lead of one man and was
steadily creeping away, rowing evenly
and powerfully. When the boats APP
preached the finish there was tre-
mendous applause, shouting and flag
waving, and the excitement increased
until it became hurricane Of demon
stration in favor of Yale upon the part
der in the case of the British. The
Yale partisans on the grand stand were
fairly wild with excitement and the
British were not whit less excited in
their counter demonstration. especially
when. at the last quarter, it was seen
that Leander was the winner.
Leander won by one and three quar-
ters lengths Her timo was TIA.
Previous to the beginning of racing
to-day Bob" Cook said that. with
the conditions as they were at ii. 80
O'Clock, there was not the slightest
advantage in either the Bucks or the
Berks station. He added that it was
perfectly fair course and thoTght that
Leander would win by froxN length
to length and half. SHSs#
In the first trial heat "a the Grand
Challenge Cup First YTlfty beat the
London Rowing Club bysa half length.
1t Was fine race, hut both crews were
much tired at the finish. First Trinity
made fine squirt at the finish. Time,
7.20. In the second heat New College
beat Trinity Hall with the greatest
ease by one and three quarters lengths.
Trinity Hall was nearly dome up at.
the finish Time, 7.19 In the third
trial heat that batween Leander and
Yale Leander won easily. .e4l g5es X !,
In the first trial heat for the Dia-
mond sculls r. K. Beaumont of the
Burton Rowing Club beat Frank Bed
dington of the Medway Rowing Club
easily in 907. In the second heat
Vivian Nickalls of the London Rowing
Club beat Sidney Swami of the Cam
bridge University Boat Club by one
quarter of a length. 1t was good
race and both were exhausted at the
finish. Time, S.53. o, EST
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
TIE CYCLE BOARD or TRADE
Condition of the One Organized
In This City.
ITS "BLANKED DEAD EXISTENCE
The Members Too Busy to Hold
Meetings. b
Nobody Able to Recall whom They Last
Met-May Renssembie During the 'Faii--
President Merrihew's Peculiar Position
The National Bicycle show. No

The members of the National, Cycle
Board of Trade throughout the country,
as we'll as all others connected with the
bicycle industry, will be gratified at
the stand taken by President r.. Lind
say Coleman in regard to the Eastern
National Show. AS has Just been
announced the exhibit will be made
in Grand Central Palace in New York
City in February of next year. Both
Philadelphia and Boston were. con.
sidered by Mr.. Coleman, because of
iiattering offers, but in summing up
the probable benefits to the public and
trade at large. he quickly reached the
conclusion that the Metropolis is the
only place for such an educational ex-
hibit as the annual SHOW has proved to
be. Since announcing his decision in
the matter Mr.. Coleman has received
many letters and telegrnms compIi-
menting him on the etand taken. The
manufacturers especially are pleased
because OF their escape from the
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
THE HENL EY REGATTA.
Bob Cook Says Yale Was Beaten Because II
Rowed Too Slowly.

Henley on Thames, Eng, July o.
Bob Cook, in an interview to-day,
said: II have no excuse to make. AVE
were simply beaten because we could
not row as fast as our opponents. I
was satisfied we could not win with
this years. men at YALE" Langford,
talking over the race, remarked: II
felt the men behind me growing tired.
They were unable to keep up the high
stroke and, therefore, dropped it and
heightened. Later on Treadway and
myself tried to raise the stroke but we
found we coud not do SO to advantage. -
1t was feared Brown had broken
blood vessel and Rodgers lay gasping
for breath while the attendants quickly
brought water and sponges with which
to bathe the mems faces When Brown
and Rodgers revived they were placed
in carriage and driven to Yale head.
quarters
DIR. w. s. Mcdowell of the Delaware
Boat Club, Chicago, won the fourth
heat for the Diamond sculls. defeating
f. A. Guinness.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Atlantic League Meeting.

The following representatives of the
Atlantic Base ball League met at the
Palace Hotel, Newark, Sunday night, for
the purpose of considering the appli-
cations of the Athletics Of Philadel-
phia, and Lancaster Baseball Clubs of
the Pennsylvania State League, for
membership in the Atlantic League:
Messrs. Bonnel and Knowles were
there in the interest of the Metropoii-
tans; "Billy" Barnie for Hartford; /;
"Ted' Sullivan for New Haven, y
Denny" Long for Wilmington, Ed.
Barrows for Paterson. and Alfred Ellis
and "Rasty" Wright for Newark. The
applications would have been success
fully considered but for the strenuous
objections of Andrew Freedman Of New
York, who wanted the cicruit to con-
tinue as it now stands. These two clubs
have been playing strong and honest
ball and would be credit and an
honor to the League, and why the
representatives in session should give
in to Freedman, is mystery. He has
done more to injure base ball since bis
connection with the New York Ma
tional League Club than all tho rest of
the magnates put together.
Another night meet will be- van at
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
ALadr cyclist Rnn pown.

Miss Mary e. Scott of Camden, N.
j., who has been visiting Miss Elsie
Hughes of this city, met with an acci.
dent on the Philadelphia turnpike
about mile from this city on Satur-
day morning, while riding bicycle.
She was run down by two drunken
men in York carriage. The young
lady sustained severe bruises about the
right side, her ankle was sprained and
it was thought her arm was broken.
The bicycle was damaged. Miss Scott
was Frustrated from the shock during
the day. Her brother arrived here Sun
day and took her to her home.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
A Preaeher Loses a Suit.

The Rev. w. H. Carter, pastor of the
colored Baptist Church at Seventh and
Buttonwood streets, Monday brought
suit against Susan Johns, a member of
his congregation, charging slander.
The case was heard ir Magietrate Kel-
ley's court. Mrs Johns had informed
the trustees of the church that Carter
was guilty of conduct unbecoming a
minister, and as the magistrate be-
lieved that she proved her allegations,
the case was dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
A Marrow Escape.

John Grey of Frankford Road and
Venango street, Philadelphia, who
has been visiting his uncle, MIR. Hick-
man, in this city, came near having
his head blown off on Saturday even
ing. He bad placed several cannon
crackers together and set fire to them.
Thinking they had all been shot off, he
went to stoop over and light another
when two very large ores went off.
Pieces of the cracker struck him in the
face and he was badly burned. He
tainted. He was not seriously hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
PRI Esrs rRANsFEHRsD.
The Pastor of Sacred Heart Church to
. to Manchester. N H.

The HStUr DI SHcfBtt ffVHrL CHufCH TO &c
to Manchester, N. II.
Tho Rev. Sylvester Jorg, o. s. b.,
pastor of Sacred Heart Church, has
been appointed Father Superior of st.
Anselm College ut Manchester, N. H.,
and he will leave for his new charge
about August 4th. The Rev. Father
Placidus and Lay Brother John, who
have also been appointed to positions
at the Manchester College, will accom-
pany Father Jorg.
Father Hugo, O. S. B., who now
holds position at st. Anselm College,
will succeed Father Jorg, but the sue
cessors of his assistants have not been
announced. Father Jorg, in speaking
to his congregation Of the appointment
Sunday said that his relations here
had been decidedly pleasant.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09

clutches of the Madison Square
Garden management. which has here
tofore charged the exhibition for every
nail driven in the building. ANY
fear that the Grand Central Palace ia
not large enough for the show may be
dispelled, for it offers over 100, 600
square feet Of space--more THAI
double the space ever occupied be-
fore for any cycle show. The outlook
for the next show. according to Mr.,
Coleman, who is in the best position
to judge, is particularly promising.
He feels sanguipe that there will be
more exhibitors in line than at any
previous show in this country or in
Europe, and that the number of visi
tors for the week will not fall short of
2OO,QOO "Efk 80
The local Cycle Board of Trade Of
Wilmington is either out OF existence
or is in very quiescent state, accord
ing to information secured from several
dealers. There is certain indefinite
ness in what the dealers had to say
that indicates either lack of kpowl-
edge Or else lack of something to
know about.
The board was organized last fall
with perhaps a score of members.
Chief among the objects were the fix
ing of prices for wheels traded in, the
matters of sub-agencies, and prices Of
sundries. Under the latter head came
the question of giving away sundries
with new wheels as an inducement to
the purchasers. The board also was
to live up to list prices. EN
In the beginning the board may
have Gone some good, but 1T did not
include all the local dealers, and it's
organization did not altogether prevent
occasional rumors that members OF the
body were not living up to its objects.
s. Wallis Merrihew, Of the Mcdaniel
&c Merrihew Cycle Co., was formerly
president of the Board of Trade, but
his firm drew out of the board th
or so ago when the price of Rambler
bicycles was reduced, and Mr.. Merri-
hew was under the impression that the
resignation of his firm carried with it
his resignation as president. He did
not formally resign from the position,
however, and may still be the nominal
president, which it may be remarked
is an anomalous situation for him to
be in. I
So far as was ascertained by inter-
views with dealers no meeting Of the
board has been held for good while, !,
exactly how long no one has said One
dealer who is connected with ii, did
say, however that it was still in eyis-
tence. and was waiting till the sum
mer is over. In the fall the dealers
are to get together again. According
to this gentleman the members have
been living up to the objects OF the
organization. They have been too busy
to meet.
Another dealer described tho CON
dition of the board rs that OF 'in
nocuous desuetude.' In the pic
blanked dead existence il it is alive"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Chester Heights Camp.

Chester Heights camp will open July
18th and continue until the 9th. 1t
will be the silver anniversary of the
founding of the camp. The Rev.
Charles M. Boswell will have charge.
On big Sunday Bishop Newman may
be one of the preachers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
rem Auainst a Rnillnr.

Peter Walz of Seventh and Wilson
streets is suffering from severe wound
on the forehead caused by slipping on
the pavement and falling against an
iron railing on Monday while attempt-
ing to lift child over the railing. The
injury was dressed at the Office of DR..
b. +. Downes, Sixth and Pine streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
To visit washinr,on pork.

The Young Peoples Lutheran AS
sociation will give an excursion to
Washington Park on the steamers City
Of Chester and Brandywine on Thurs
day, July 10th. This should be de-
lightful trip, as Washington Park is
one of the prettiest places on the river.
Boats will leave Fourth street wharf
at 730 "A. m. and l p. M, and return
ing will leave the park at lis p. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
LOCIL POLITICS.
Regular Republicans Making Preparation
for the Genrne nefn1pn Canven finu. ~ Z

for the Georgetown Convention. 7,
The Republican First District Com
mittee decided Monday evening that
tonight the polling places and election
officers to hold Saturdays delegate
election will be chosen.
At meeting of the Regular Repub-
licans of New Castle hundred. Monday
evening, the following delegates and
alternates for the Georgetown conven-
tion were chosen: Delegates, Theodore
b. Rogers, Frederick @. Miller, John
Fiddiman, David Elkinton, Robert
McFarlin; ,nlternates, George W. Ap-
pleby, John E. Taylor, William Stat
ford, christopher Hall, A. M. Hizar.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Malicious Mischief Charred.

James Brown, colored, of No. 9
Jones street, was arraigned before
Magistrate Kelley Monday evening on
the charge of malicious mischief. The
was Mary Watson, also
colored, who lives next door to James.
She alleged that in order to look at her
he bored three holes in the partition
between the two houses. He was fined.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Read Many wills.

A representative of the Stewart
family in working up information for
the family tree, states that he bas
read every will ON record in the office
OF the register Of wills of Kent county
up to the year 1872. He has been en-
gagged in the work for years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Temporari,v D,scIiarre,,.

A number of employees of the Will
mington Dental Manufacturing Co.
have been laid off ON account OF lack
of orders. This action was taken by
the receivers, who does not allow the
accumulation of any stock. Should
business improve the hands will be
taken on again,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
DELAWARES SIX
AT CHICAGO
They are Largely in Evidence and
Furnish Interesting News
to the Country.
JOHN I. FAVORS COMPROMISE
The Delegation Dined by VIM.
c. Whitney.
DETAILS OF THEIR ORGANIZATION
/ An Omission That Caused Ru-
mors of Bolt.
JOHN I. FAVORS COMPROMISE
The Delegation Dined by VIM.
c. Whitney.
DETAILS OF THEIR ORGANIZATION
An Omission That Caused Ru-
1 morS of o Bolt.

= No Member of the Committee to Notify
4 Candidates Appointed = Many Thought
'fhis Was Paving the Way To Bolt, but
the Delegates Denied the Imputation-
John #. salisbury Favors IA Compromise
on the Financial IQuestion-senator Gruy's
Able Speech for sound Money.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Hand Lnoerate,t.

A man named Owen Moore, a resi-
dent of this city, was taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital suffering from
several cuts on the hand, the result of
an alteration with his wife. He re-
turned to his home after having the
injuries dressed. a.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
mo- Prospect of RennnInr.

Robert S. Shelter. superintendent
of the Diamond Match Co., was asked
on Tuesday if there was any prospect
of the factory resuming again. He
shook his head negatively. The factory
has been closed for several weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
struck hya Chr.

A valuable setter dog owned by John
Craven of No. 618 West Front street
was struck by trolley car at Front
and Justison streets Monday and in
iured SO badly that it had to be shot.
The owner is distressed over tho nn-
fortunate accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
WIFI NOT STAND TELLER.

The delegation is holding frequent
interviews with the men from other
States, with view Of strengthening
their position and learning what is best
for them to do. They have not as yet
found out, but, as Willard Salisbury
said tonight: ''lf the nomination Of
Teller becomes any sort Of probability
the subsequent events of the conven-
tion will interest Delaware no more. I"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
nIilIs start Irn

The Arlington Mills in tho Ninth
ward started up again Monday after
having been shut down for week. on
account of stock taking. They are now
running with about one-half the usual
number of hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Teachers Notified.

Secretary Jones of the Board of
Education on Monday morning sent
notices out to teachers who have been
appointed instructors in the public
schools. With two or three exceptions,
all were reappointed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
MAILING Sentenced, to Hang.

Newport, Ky, July 6.--Alonzo j.
Walling, convicted of tho murder of
Pearl Bryan, was sentenced to-day
to be hanged August 7th. u,z
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
To Apply for pIvorce.

John f. Sadler Of Caymont. will
mako application at the next term of
court for divorce. from his wife,
Martha +. Sadler,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Pitcher nrcMnbon,s yytfo In.

Mrs. John McMahon, ..wife of the
pitcher of the Baltimore baseball
club, is seriously i'll at her home in
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09

with Mr.. Boyce, and echoed the senti-
mont of DIR. b. L. Lewis, that the con-
vention could not do better than turn
to Boyce instead OF Boies.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09

Another night meet will be given at
Riveryiew on July Esd.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09

who either do not believe that parity
OF commercial or bullion value can be
achieved by free coinage at 16 to l, or
who profess to be Indifferent as to the
result, who look forward with satisfac.
tion and Joy to the silver monometalI-
ism which we know will be brought
about by such legislation. who would
falsify our money that debtors might
scale their debts and hold out to agri-
culture, depressed by world d-wide econ
omic changes, the hope of higher prices
in a. cheaponed money. With such
architects OF ruin we can have no sym
pathy. Sound Democracy can have no
tolerance for their teaching. and must
denounce their departure from the
Democratic faith.
4. The party of tariff spoliation may
indorse such doctrine, because it lives
by favor of protected and privileged
classes, but the Democratic party.
never.