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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY - KIncrioH
or oFTIoRRs.

ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY - nScTioH
or oFTIokRs.
Tuesday the annual meeting of-the Red
Mems Hall Company was held and the tol-
lowing officers elected:
President-JoshuA Maris.
Vice Preaident-Joseph Pyle.
Treasurer-George s. Capelle.
Secretary-qeorge q. Maria.
Direotors-Dr. Samuel Marshall, A.. A.
Capelle, ]. Woodrow, John A.. Sterling,
gilbert Matthewson, John p. MeLear, John
II. Publ, O. Rehfuss And II. Ovenahine.
Another payment Of u, 500 on the lot upon
which the COMPANY are to erect their hall
was ordered, making the amount paid on
the lot, 80 far, 1000.
About 1000 Of the 5000 shares q stock held
BY the company have been sold and com
mittee was appointed to interest the order
10 other States in the, matter and get the m
to take the remainder.
II was decided to lay the cornerstone Of
the hall on September 9th next, at which
time the Grand Council ofthe United states
will be In session here. After the laying Of
the foundation OF the hall this fall probably
nothing further will be done until nexi
spring, when the building Will be com
Melted
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

How rHK RASCAL ESCAPED PUNISHMENT.
'Mefsrr Editors A struggle for the cham
pionship OF this State has been won by
noble hero, single handed, In the town OF
Milton, sussex county. State Of Delaware,
BY knocking down very young lady on the
streets OF Milton because the poor girl did
not leave the sidewalk and 20 Into the
street Sc that this hero might occupy the
sidewalk tor his lordship Now this peor
gil has been employed by the Delaware
Association for the moral improvement and
education Of the colOred people Of this
State, and this hero is also employed 70
teach In the same town. So you see The oc.
equations Of the hero and the poor girl are
just the same so far they are both alike,
hut, sirs, there lie small difference, one is \
female the other man and hero. There
is stu greater difference, one is a little
darker than the other though the difference
il hardly pereeptible.
But sirs, the words and conduct of a
school teacher IL let her be anathema
let her be acerused, and for whats
Because she IL a school teacher in a colored
school and Of a darker skin than the hero
of this inhuman conduct towards helpless
female. / would recommend this brave
man to General W. 7. Sherman so that his
strong arm and brave heart might render
very valuable service in the capture Of the
Modocs. Captain Jack, of course, would
not be able 70 offer much resistance to SO
brave man as the hero Of the town OF
Milton. There is difference. so reno ted
4
| said, BY those who know, that the teacher
Of the colored school is quite comely IN her
appearance. This is another cause why
she must be struck down by the hand Of
this champion Of the ring. II might be
proper TO recommend to this boxer that for
the benefit OF his pupils he should open a
boxing school, 80 that they may be able
to protect themselves from those tender fe.
males of the town Of Milton, for they may
| be in great danger. Now, sirs, this girl aud
her friends, as am Informed. go TO George
town and get warrant for his arrest But.
sirs, we are disappointed in the officer He
did not serve the warrant In time So the
boxer has ample time TO get a warrant and
| have this helpless woman bound over under
500 bail for being struck down and beaten
GU the public streets. Is this the.treatmeni
| that helpless females are TO receive from
the hands of professedly Christian com
munityg We only ask simple justice Al
the hands Of generous public.
CITIZEN.
Since l wrote the above learn that the
young man has left the county. the publ,
sentiment being so strong against him he
could remain there no longer. The Della
ware Association have employed Judg,
Layton to prosecute the case on behalf %
the girl, and If the rascal can be found b,
Will undoubtedly be brought to Justice. &.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

A ooLoRRp MAN STRUCK ut LioHTNIEo AND
INSTANTLY KILLED wHiLK PLAYING
EuCHRE.
There is a rumor current here that col
ored man named Parker. living near Mid
dletown, was struck by lightning during the
killed. II is said that at the time Parker
was killed be was engaged with three others
playing euchre and was At that moment
exuItihg over the fact that he hAe gone II
alone" and made his four points. Inc
rumor further says that Parker was man.
Rled awfully by the shock but that none oil
hls companions were injured by the eleou {
auid K
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

MEETING LAST NIGHT IN THE INTEREST OF
ONE.
Wednesday a largely-attended meeting OF
the representatives of the Catholic Socie.
ties OF this city was held at ST. Paul's
Catholic Church for the purpose OF taking
some action on the proposition TO erect
Catholic Hall here.
Col. Mccullough presided and d. TAYLOR
Bradford acted as Secretary
It WAS decided that the shares OF stock
should be sold at s1o each, and that Eve per
cent. per month should be paid on the sub.
scriptiona.
Subscription books were opened. and q
large number OF shares subscribed for.
A committee was appointed, consisting OF
the following gentlemen, 10 solicit stock
and report on the 2sth inst: VIM. NJ. dc
Menamin, VIM. Bowe, John McCloskey,
John Russell. p. N. Brennan. p. Plunkett
D. T. Bradford, Thos. Curley, VIM. Stewart,
Dennis Mention, p. Mccullough, George
Chance, NJ. whalen, James Monshan.
N. L. German, John O'Byrne. ]. b. Meeney
and Frank Kelly.
A regular meeting will be held on June
24th. when something more definite will
doubtless transpire. The site for the hall
has not yet been selected, but will soon be
decided upon. II is not known exactly yet
what the hall will cost, but from $4,000 to
$4,000 will doubtless BE- required to con
/ atruct Il
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

ATTnHFTED BURaLARr.-On Wednesday
night = thief or thieves bored a hole In thu
back door OF the house Of Job II. jackson.
ESQ. at Eleventh street and Delaware
Avenue, large enough to put their hand ~
and unlock the door which they did, but
fortunately there were two bolts which
they could not reach, and so they abandoned
the work. Our eitizens had better be on
the lock out for the thieves A. they will
andonbtedly Try 10 pursue their Arooatiop
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17
RECAPITULArIoN.
Aooo.Ooo


Thus, the crop this year, according 70 the
above estimate will be four million baskets,
which would be four-Hevenths Of full crop
on an average. Az to the consumption OF
peaches, let me say that last year New
York received for some four weeks an
average Of loo, 900 baskets per dav but IS
the peach season commences the 10Th OF
July and ends about the 18th OF september,
we can safely put down for New York city
l.OO0. 900 baskets. Then Philadelphia re-
eelved for several days last summer In sue
cessien 10000 TO $1,000 baskets, mostly by
water, making her supply equal 10 2OO0,oOO
baskets. Baltimore last summer used an
average Of about 10000 baskets making In
all say rs days, 1,00O.O00 baskets. The feA-
son put Baltimore down for only25 days
is that the Gamers do not commence opera.
tons until the 18th to 10th OF August and
quit about the 10th OF September, only
canning about 20 or rs days.
The above regard ae fair estimate OF
the fruit, from one who grows II, for the
present year, and who has been through the
country examining the trees.
KNIT COUNTY ND, May 9Th, 1878
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

JUMPING IRON TRAIE.-The Smyrna
Tfmss says = constable was on the down
train on Saturday last with . prisoner In
tween Feiton aud n zrrington he Jumped on
He was topped over essinst the rsilfosd
bank several times, but before the train
could be stopped he was making good time
across the helds. He had robbed the depo'
AZ Harrington
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

An INTERESTING MATCH GAME AT FULL
MFRS SALOON.

AN lNThhksliFo hhfOh YAM A. hoAN-
MFRS SALOON.
The finest exhibition Of billiard playing
TO which the admirers of the game were
aver treated In Wilmington, took place at
Funmer's saloon Thursday In two
games played between the Philadelphia
experts, Mr.. W. L. Rockhill aud Mr..
Levy, and Mr.. r. J. Hunter, Of this city,
who has charge of Mr.. Fullmer's saloon.
The first game was four ball Ameri-
can game Of a 1000 points, between
Messrs. Rockhll aud Hunter, and the
score was as follows -
Hunter,-0, 80, o, 80, is, 8, 81, 81, 9,
Q. 8, 1893, III, "a, 81, $40, 30, 81, "a, 9,
0, 81, 6, 9, as, "a, 0, s, "a, 9, al, O02-
Average, SS1S.
Rockhill, %, 6S, 90, 0, AZ, 8, o, o, >,
l2, SO, 3S, 1859, AZ, 8, is, 8, IL, 50, "a,
So, 8, 80, As, o, 81, 8, o, 5, 6,-so2'
Average, --- 2S1s.
A number of the plays were very bril-
liant, and were heartily applauded by tn.
spectators. Hunters splendid run OF slS
was greatly applauded.
After this, French carom three bel
game Of 100 points was PLAYED between
| Messrs. Levy an2 Hunter, which resultet
in favor Of the latter by a score Of 100 tS
70.
Mr.. Fuilmer intends 10 treat the lover
| of the game 10 a number OF these exhioi
ii ns' With view to Increasing lnterea
10 billiards.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17


The 10th anniversary of the Home for
Frieadless and Destitute Children was Gel
ebrated Tuesday by meeting At Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church.
Rev. @. W. Folwell, pastor OF the church,
presided and opened the exercises with the
reading OF Scripture and prayer.
Interesting and appropriate addresses
were also made by Rev. Lafayette Marks, of
Hanover Presbytegien Church and Rev.
Fielder Israel, Of the Unitarian Church.
Tie exercises by the children were ex-
ceedingly pleasant and consisted OF Staging,
reading and dialogues so rendered as TO give
the good-sized audience present an excel
lent opiAion Of the school maintained BY
Mr.. WIN. s. Hilles read the annual report
Of the Lady Managers, from which we
gather the following matters OF interest
Since the opening Of the Home two yeara
ago s6s children have been received, cared
for and instructed. or these le4 have been
returned to their parents or friends; During
the war quite number of the children oil
soldiers were received, and many Of these
were returned to their parents after the
soldiers return. IL children have beer
indentured, and quite number OF these
have completed the term OF their Appren
I tioeship aud are now selfsupporting. DIT
/ hculty has been experienced In hnding suit
| able homes, and in q number OF cases where
sufficient kindness has not been shown they
have been brought back TO the home
Durine ali this time, though the institutiol
has been once visited by scarlet fever ant
once by smallpox, but three Of all the chill
aren received have died while under tbs
| care Of the Home. Intemperanee IL statet
TO be the great cause Of the destitutiot
amongst parents which makes admission v
the Institution necessary 10 children.
During the past year 80 children hav'
! been admitted TO the Home, 20 indentures
or placed on Trial, and % remain At thu
Home.
A small hospital for contagious disease
has been erected during the year.
Miss Morgey continues In charge OF tn
school, which Is doing well, but regret !
expressed that the efficient matron Of tn
Home IL about TO remove to distance.
The report OF the treasurer shows tn
receipts Of 1he last year to have been a
follows Received from subscriptions an
donations, s3226.9 20; appropriation OF Lev,
Court, N. c. o., $500 Delaware Hortieul
tural exhibition, tlO2O; dividends on pela
ware X. r. stock, ISL so; First Nations
Bank stock, $50; p, W. h d. X. X. stoeh
$50 interest on 5000 p, w. u. X. 4
. Bonds, 800 interest on 500 W, 4 r. \
Bonds, 63b; Estate Of II. J. Bedford, d.
ceased, t3s5; proceeds Of far held by ]
children at the house Of Granville Worrel
: So; proceeds Of note discounted, t5Qs O
Total, se56s. Balance from last year, 1904
! Total, teoSs.tI.
E The expenses have amounted TO y. es2 2
leaving = cash balance W hand Of tRTe.2.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

LRcTuRE.-Tnesday night Mr.. Yalette,
editor of the Catholic Herald, Philadelphia,
lectured at Institute Hall, for the benefit
Of 81. Peter's Church, of New Castle, on
Liberalism aud Republication"
The audience present was quite large but
only those near the stage, owing TO the
defective delivery Of the speaker, could
hear the subiect discussed.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17
Middletown Items.

spec llay reported for the srATR JOURNAL
MIDDLETowN, May ls.-In consequence
Of continued wet weather some Of our
farmers have not yet planted their corn.
which added to the general backwardness
u the season will in all probability make
the corn crop this year a late one, but II
may be none the lees prolific on that
recount. Wheat and grass are looking
or HrkAbly well and give promise Of good
crops.
hemiA Mills. belonging to the estate OF
Thomas Murphy. was struck BY lightning,
killing negro man and setting FIRE 10 the
building. entirely consuming IT, Several
persons were In the house at the time, ala
escaping without injury, except the one
shove mentioned.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17
christIansEItems.

Special oonsspond.pesO Of the sTArH JOuRSAL.
CHRIsTIAEA, May 1s-During the storm
on Saturday evening the lightning struck
large oak tree IN the wosds OF Josiah Law.
den. Il cut the top OF as n . chain shot
had struck ~ OF, and went down the heart
Of the tree and splittt as a. ~ had been done
with maui and wedges, scattering the bark
some twenty feet In circumference.
Mr.. 2, Smalley has ground, since he has
taken his new nall again, some 5000 bushels
ofgrain from the 18th day Of March.
George Allen has q Zoe horse severely
sick from plsuro pneumonia. He Ia getting
better. .Is
Jss. Duysn lost fns ysups horse. svaluse
AZ some 900, By distsmper.
OhrI atiAna 10 70 have tfotting eourse
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

DRowNED. --Thursday, the body Of a
man, (name unknown was picked up
by Captain Denight, In the Delaware,
near Marcus Hook, aud brought to
Chester. Coroner Minshall empannelled
a Jury, who returned Il verdict Of acct
dental drowning. He was apparently
about As or so years old, and dive feet
seven inches in height. He had on a
white undershirt and brown oyershirt,
brown pants with white silk stripe. In
reply to an inquiry, Mr.. Mlnshall said 1t
was not the body Of Dutch Hen.-ChesisT
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17
rxr ou.cu1lo.-Rorer II. KIrk Of PIeas.

Txx ouscuIIo.- Roger H. Kirk Of Pleas
ant Grove, Lancaster County, one Of our
most observant farmers, who has tried the
experiment. says that the present time,
while the plum trees are In blossom, y the
proper season 10 apply ash oil TO Kill the
eurculio, the great enemy OF the plum
About a pint poured around the roots OF
each tree IL sufficient. Mr.. Kirk, BY this
practice has succeeded In raising abundant
crops Of this fruit. Let all who have plum
trees try this experiment at onee.-0zferd
prsaa
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

BIBLE PRKsRNrArIoN.--on Tuesday even
ing next, al the Institute Hall. Thomas NJ
Coleman. ESQ. city editor Of the Phhedel-
phia Ledger, on behalf Of George W
Childa, Esq, will present TO MattAhoon
hne Bible. The proceedings will be public
and all DESTROYS Of attending are cordially
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

MfssIso.-About a. week or ten days ago
a man named Isaac r. Pharo. about 80 year
old. employed as a "line man BY the
been missing. His family, who live at
West Chester, know nothing OF his where
4bouts, neither does manager Westbrook.
Any information regarding him Will be
thankfully received BY either his family or
Mr. We.fbrool
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17
MARKET REPORTS.

PHILADELPHIA, May l6.-Cotton dull, 49,
4205xe. Flour dull; superhne, $3.50 extra
t6.O09o.75; Penna,, Ohio AID Indiana extra
family, ss.0oga.25. Rye flour steady, si.55.
Wheat dull red, slg7Gl.gs; amber, 500
white, t2.05G2l0. Rye steady, W. Corn
less active; yellow aud mixed western at
csc. Oats steady white, 1882 mixed, 47lls.
Whiskey held At dc
Gold held at sil74
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

SMITH, On the 18th iastAni, Susan P. smith,
Aged O. yetrs.
The friends ADD relatives Of The family ere re.
.peetfuly inv ted to att nd the funeral from the
9 'tdegea Of her s,n, q, Smith No 3
Wash ngton strse, On Monday, 18th iattaat, a.
o'clock, p, m.
GAR EFT At the residenes of their parents.
IN New Castla Haudr,d, N the l4ih Ii 1
Lea ~, ana trauk l., children Of Levi and
EiiEsbstl Garrett.
The relatives sud friends Of the family arc
invited 70 attend the funerat on sevgatk lay
ueNt the II b int a. O'Clock, p. NJ 81 bout
cemetery.
ABSTIN0. In this city. on Saturday, morping.
Nay lOth, MARI Herring. daughter o. NTs.
herung aged IL year, weekh aad days.
HAaARTY. -ou the 10 b instatt My. infant
dau hIst Of Edward aud kli1a aagarly. aged
year and mon,hs
McCuLLIs. Ia this city, on I've 9th last Paul
MeCultn, IN the a. yeAr VI hi, ge
Hi key -On be 10Th itstat I. Adaline hickey
IN The 26th year Of her age
roALIAs ~ In this cry. on ths 18th instant.
NAiharina dAnlhert, Nidow VI The late John
TOmlinsoa, az d Y year..
RkIskk.- utdsnly, on thu '2ih last. Willie
only 500 VI Auguit and MaTgaset Reiser, 4
dipthera
PHILLIPS IN this cry. o. the 18th lust.
Am V Phil'i ., 10 The %ta vear ~ h's -
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

VIEWS on MAKYLAED PEACH GROWER
The following communication appeared
in the last number Of the Germantown
Telegraph.
MARYLAND, and having been engaged In
peach-growing for a number OF years, es'
Innate the crop for 1873 IS follows;
New Castle county, Del. one-fourth OF q
crop Kent county. Del, two-thirds OF q
crop Sussex county, Del; full crop
Cecil county, Nd, one-fourth Of a crop
Kent county, Nd, three fourths of crop
crop on the average.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

BuREsD TO DnArH.--A little ehud Of MT.
Oele aged about two years. and residink
with her parants n Hsifs Cross HoAds, wss
seems MRS. Cole had left the child for a
moment to drive q COW out Of her lot, and
upon her return found the little creature so
badly burned that II died In few minutes.
II Ia supposed the child took Gre BY sweep
ing near the are with a broom. The mesh
Of the child 10 said to have been badly
burned. - enfreviiie observer.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

OPENING. Thursday afternoon the spring
opening at Sohuetzen Park took place. A
number OF persons were present and the
trials Of speed on the track were as numer
rus as they were interesting.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

A CoEoRKD ODD PILLOWS HALL.-Ths
ganized a Joint stock association with .
view 70 building hall Thoy sleetsd hoot;
Y. Lewis. Presidept. q. %. Rollins and
3. L. Tomlinson, Vice Presidents and D.
II. 0ustus, Secretary. Due notice VIII DC
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

0RANT-GALLAGBER In this city. on the
18TH lssta a. 81. faul's Catholic Church, ~
lhs Rev. NJ n. Fal on, James NJ. "rant an
Te1nie q. 9alisgasr, bJth Of lb city.
On the 7lh Instant, BIZ
Rev: btubbs Al ths biide'a residence No,
sB West Second street, ThOpaN n fountain
ana Eanlee c. DAVIS. b, ID VI this city.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

Toll GATE REMovAL.-The old toll
gate on the Philadelphia turnpike Is about
being removed beyond the city limits,
aud the gate keepers house has been put
on rollers and moved 70 LIS new site.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

RAILROAD MA0NATKs.--Colonel Tom
Scott, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, and
II. F. Kenney, Superintendent OF the r,
W. d b. Co., passed through this city al
10 o'clock, Thursday, in the drawing
room car Pennsylvd,Iid, en- ronts for Balti'
mora
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

CoLoKEp CANP.-The colored people of
the NJ. r. Church. for Denton circuit will
road from Andersontown TO Potter's Land
Ing, IN this county, to commence sometime
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17
NEWCASTLE COUNTY COURT

Spring Term-charge to the Grand Jury
The Newark Attempted Murder Case
The Child Murderer-The Election
Cases Abandoned.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

SUDDEN DEATH.-A colored woman named
Nancy Thomas, while washing in the
kitchen Of Mr.. Jas. NJ. Dean. IA Easton
Wednesday morning. fell while at the wash
tab and expired In few minutes.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

PARIoR CorcKHr.-A ane vocal and In
strumental concert will be given for the
benefit of Christ Church rectory, 81 the
house Of Mrs. A. NJ. Dunlap, Delaware City.
on Tuesday evening, May 10th. Doors open
at a quarter before eight begin At eight
O'clock. Admission, hfty cents.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

CANT MEETING The Methodist Protest.
ant congregation OF st. Michaels. Talbot
county, have determined to hold a camp
meeting early 10 August at the camp ground
near that place.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

THK CoAuno MiSsrREts. -P.isUps ~.
ing tickets for Simmons n Slocum's Mia
atrels on Monday, May 18th, can have them
exchanged for reserved seats at Robelen q
Bro. a music store.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

ENLARoIso.-The house owned BY the
Wilmington Institute adjoining Its large
hall and occupied by Mr.. Weaver as a
confectionery, is having another story
put on IL TO make II three stories.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

ARRIvED.-The sprinkler TO be used on
Market street by the Delaware Fire Com.
pany has arrived and Will probably soon be
out in service
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

Wheatly Mobray, Of Dorchester county,
vas killed last week at Camden depot, Bal
umore
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

SoHooL HOUSE BuRNED.-The school house
situated at Nanticoke Point, Wicomioo
county, was burned recently.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

3ALoos hsctNsioS Prot John A LIZ
. Pennsy lvAnian, Il 10 town, and will rot
ably make arrangements before leaving for
a balloon aaeenaion At Scheutren Park on
the 18th inst
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1873-05-17

berries were shipped over the Delaware
Railroad Tuesday from Norfolk. This IL
large for beginning,