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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
Crainp on Roach.

Yes,er lays baltimore American.i
The american correspondent recently
had talk with one of the Cramp
Lrothers concerning the steel cruiser con-
tracts, and learned enough for an
assurance that the Philadelphia ship
builders will never forgive Roach for I'M
derbidding in the matter of the new
navy. "Why," said the gentleman re.
ferred to, "Chsndler sent for us when he
first thought of the new scheme, and he
wanted our advice. He got it, too,
because we had been used to square
treatment, and expected nothing less
then. We got an idea, however, after
the bids were advertised for, that Roach
and Chandler were working together, so
We put in bids lower than it was possible
Tor Roach or any ono else to build the
vessels for. Now, see how it came out.
Roach bid lower yet, and so much lower,
too, that he cannot begin to do the work
according to the specifications. Thus it
is plain enough that there was an under
standing with Chandler that the extras
should cover the rest. | tell you," con-
tinued the ship-builder, "that Chandler
gave the whole thing away on the day
the bids were opened. His hand
snOOh llhs lSai MS u5 upeueu tuems we
saw through it at a glance, and | would
have given him piece of my mind then
and there il my brother had not held me
back All that said was 'Mr. Score
tary are yon going to give all these con-
tracts to one man = and all that Chandler
said was Il don't sac how | can help it,
But he trembled from head to foot rs he
stood there, and was uneasy as long as
wa were present" In the course OF fur
ther conversation it was stated that the
secret of the Chandler Roach combination
could be- found in the personal business
relations of a legal character that had
long existed between them, and further
more, that it was the influence of John
Roach that secured Chandler's appoint.
ment to the head of the Navy Depart
ment. "Watoh coming events" con-
cluded the disgruntled bidder. "Chandler
will come to the Senate he will be
chairman of the Naval Committee, and
Roach will get all the extras he now
hopes for. That's what he expects to do,
but he may ilud that there will Ia other
| counties heard FROM"
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
AN ALABAMA CLAIM.

ASKING Damages for the Schooner
Anna smith owned IN This city
Captured by Conf dcrafc Cruisers.
From Every Evening Of yesterday.
United States Commissioner $. X.
Smith sitting in the United States Court
chamber this morning took testimony in
the claim case of Joseph i. Price, Charles
H. Gordon. Ellen b. DoComb, widow of
Henry S. MoComb, deceased, and heirs
of Henry Bartram, ownera of fore and aft
schooner Anna Smith, captured by the
Confederate cruiser Madison of the coast
of Florida IN the Cult Of Mexico in 1861.
Tue schooner was chartered to ruu
from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama,
aud was returning from Bay Point, Fla,
to New York, loaded with red cedar,
when captured. The crew was also cap
tured, some of whom aftefward escaped,
and others were forced into the COnfed
crate service. The schooner, with ID
other vessels, was afterwards recaptured
by the United States naval YES
sci Hatteras, while running
blockade and upon the order of the
United States government all the captured
vessels were destroyed. The claimants
demand $13, 900 damages for the schooner,
which with the value of her cargo and in
terest on the entire valuation makes the
aggregate claim about $25, 900.
The claimants and owners were repre-.
scented by Levi C. Bird, Eaq., and }. T.
Manning, Esq., Of New York. John G.
Patterson, Esq., represents the Govern
Llent's interests.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
HESTER IIEIGHT,s.
The Annual Camp Meeting Opened
Tuesday.


Tuesday.
The annual session Ot camp meeting
at Chester Heights opened for two
weeks session Tuesday evening. Opening
exercises consisting of Priet addresses,
singing, prayer and exhohstion, were CON
Quoted by several prominent Philadelph ia
ministers.
Tue Sunday services will be conducted
by the Rev. J. s. Inskip, j. A. Roche, D..
D., of Brooklyn, the Rev. 4. l.. Tompkin-
son and others.
The camp ground Ia beautiful and
romantic spot located in Delaware county,
Pa, and can be reached from this city
city, either by the Wilmington Il
Northern railroad to Chadds Ford or by
the p, W. & b. to Lamokin, thence over
the Chester Creek road to Wawa and the
z. 4 b. G. road to Chester Heights. The
arrangements for the comfort and welfare
of the guests are complete. Tents can be
rented for the term at moderate rate,
and persons who desire to remain over
night can obtain comfortable lodgings.
There is restaurant on the ground,
which ID in. charge of committee ap-
pointed by the Board of Managers, at
WnlOh place CHI btoDthineu means w ths
day or week. Under charge of the same
committee there is 4 grocery store.
There is large pavilion, 80 by 100
feet, which can be used as shelter in
case of storm, and it also answers rs a
play room for the children. A number of
neat frame houses have been erected.
The greatest care will be taken to secure
good order OH Sundays, although the
gates belonging to the camp grounds will
be open on that day.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

LoNd BRANCH, July 1.-THE captains
of the United States life saving stations
of the Fourth district, comprising the
entire New Jersey coast, ire much dis
satisfied with the new regulation by
which, they are compelled to report at least
once q week at their respective stations
aud keep log book, the same as when
on regular duty. The captains of the
stations between Manasquan Beach and
uaryey's Cedsrs have signed a remon'
strance against the enforcement OF the
order and several will resign If it is en-
forced,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
IN OLD LANDMARKS.
An Historic House About Ono aud u
half Centuries ola.


The building standing on the southeast
corner of Fourth and Market streets, Tor
many years known as Sharp's dry goods
store, is being RACED to the ground, it
being the intention of William B. Sharp
to erect large and handsome store in its
place. The Old building has an interest
ing history.
It was used as hotel when this city
consisted OF about 5000 inhabitants and
for over 80 years 1t was known as the
Brinton House, David Brinton being the
proprietor. While hotel, it was the
starting and stopping plf CO for all stages
and hacks running between here and
Philadelphia, and it is the Impression of
an aged citizen, who was interviewed by
an EVERY EVENING reporter. that George
Washington was a guest at the Brinton
House, during his passage through this
city.
The building was purchased from
David Brinton by II. II. Pennington, who
for many years used it as dry goods
store. Before the building came into
the possession of William Is, Sharp, it
was occupied by the Mechanics
ana First National Banks Of
this city. 1t ia thought 1t was
erected about $50 years ago. When it
was known as the Brinton House 1t was
one of The beat stands in Wilmington for
the newsboys who then sold the Delaware
Gaseue and Tile IEdtclmia, the former
Democratic aud the latter Il Federal pub
location.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

sNeCTAI IOTTtsTOHIUHCNU sIaIu JUuTnaI
DOVER, July l2,-To-day has been a
big one with the negroes. At an early
hour in the morning vehicles of every
kind, bringing great loads of colored folks,
began to arrive in town and by noon the
streets were alive. The cause of such
gathering was an excursion from your
city to this place of the Knights Templar
and Grand Lodge. The visitors brought
with them band,which discoursed some
very good music. The parade took place
about noon, headed by the band and fol-
loved by the Grand Lodge with the
Knights Templar in the rear. After
going down State street the parade took
a circle around the square and thence to
the fair grounds where it halted and the
visitors spent the day. Good order pre-
vailad
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

ThOmaa Smith died OF paralysis abant
. O'Clock Tuesday night at his residence
on DUPONT street near Delaware avenue.
He was born in Yorkshire, England, May
IL, 1909. Twenty years later he sailed
from Liverpool for America. Arriving il
the United States he proceeded to
Alexandris, Va, where he remained but
a short time. He came TO this city in
1880. Ten years later he took charge OF
the Newman quarries, now belonging 10
William NJ. Field and in 1912 was the
contractor for paving Chestnut street,
Philadelphia. In 1856 he bought Nelson
Cleland's marble yard, located on the site
of the Masonic Temple, and operated it
until the property was sold to the Masonic
Hall Company. He then removed his
yard to Delaware avenue and Tatnall
street, where he continued in business
until within few years ago. He was
one of the original projectors of Mt. Salem
NJ. L. Chnrch and cemetery.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Associated Press dispatch by special Wires.
BALTIMORE, July lS.-Cotton dull, mIddlln

Associated Press dispatch by special wires.
BALTIMORE July lS.-Cotton dull, nIddllng,
Uac,
Flour, steady Howard street and Vest
ern superiine. sia3 10, do. extra, Si.uOa
i.7h; do. family, t5a6 city mills, supcrttne,
sS;i375; do. extra, Si.OOaG.hA; do. Rio braHds,
stah2i PatapscO family, .6Ii; to. superiative
patent, 81. 80.
Wheat Southern, steady and active West
ern easier and fairly activei southern rcd
Sl.lial.E do amber, 81. loal Is; No. ! Mary
land.Sl l9al.l0l2 MOI Western winter red spnt
81 lil4al l6 Il July 81 lball ISL; August 81 GA
llIlt; September, sl.lsLsAI lAl4i octJIef
Sis al. 2Ui4 =; November, Sl.2lal -.
Corn. southern, higher and quot Western
easier and duh Southern white, o''Hbac
do. yellow, 62aGbc.; Western mixed spot
and July, 5Siaa5gc; August, tS@4a'N 40.
September, G0AaGlc; october, G2aOl11 q steamer
Oats, Iirm; Southern, l2ai7c; Westorr
white, i4ai7c.; do. mixed, liable; Pennsyl
Rye uGiet; new, 5Ga5Sc. old 65aG7.
Hay, steady; prime TO choice Pennsylvania
and Maryland, Sl3al6.
Proyisions lower and dull ; mess pork
$3.50 bulk meats, shoulders and clear nj
| sides, packed, SaSL4e.; bacon, shoulders, S|,c,
| clear RIB sides, 0I4c. hams, li44albC.
Butter Butte t dull Western packed SALE
| orsamerv, lSa23f. ...
| Eggs, uull l6al7c.
| Petroleum, lower and dull refined, 7a7, &C
| Coffee, dull Rio cargoes, ordinary +
| tait, S4a9l4c.
Sugar, steady; A soft, S54c.
Copper refined, steady, lIko.
Whisky, quiet 81. l6hal.l7,
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Eight; Boilers Fly In Fragments
simultaneously Spreading Death
and Destruction.

and Destruction.
READING. July IA special dispatch
to the kugle from Kutztown, this county,
gives particulars of terrific furnace ex.
plosion at that place early this morning,
The eight boilers of the Antbracite fur
maze. owned by the Philadelphia & Read
ing Railroad Company, and operated by
William NJ. Kaufman & Co., exploded,
reducing the furnace TO a mass Of ruins.
Preparations had been made for casting
and the employees were outside the build
ing taking a rest before tapping the fur
mace when the explosion occurred. Large
pieces OF the boilers were hurled a great
distance and the debris of stone, land shat
tered timbers were thrown about in great
confusion. The engine and boiler house
was entirely demolished. Frank Walt
man, aged 81 of Topton. was in
stantly killed, being buried under
the hot boiler iron and other debris.
Soloman Waltman, his father, was
injured in the legs and lower part of the
body. Henry Waltman, aged 40, was
rescued from under the ruins. He was
injured internally and will die. Morris
Good WAS severely scslded by escaping
steam. Engineer Marstellar was also
badly injured and number of other EN-
ployes slightly hurt.
The furnace is a quarter of mile from
KntztOwn. The force of the explosion
shook the earth, and aroused the people
for miles around. The damage to the
furnace will amount to many thousands
of dollars.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
uxr,r,i,ors AZ IN" nxposition.

The Southern Exposition opens at
Louisville, Ky, ON August lat and con-
times 100 days, Among the Wilmington
manufacturers who will make exhibits at
the exposition are the WILMINGTON Dental
Manufacturing Company and the McLsar
q Kendall Carriage Manufacturing Com
pany. The former will eXhibit aquantity
Of its exaallent product of teeth, &c,
and the latter landau a large brougham,
siX-seat curtain quarter rockaway, a
park phmton, q lsdy's phwton and toy
and notop buggy. Several other VIII
mingtou manufacturers will probably
make exhibits. Entries sre required to
be- made before October 20th. The expo
sition promises TO bs the largest ever
held in the Southern States.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Special Correspondence tiStaie Journal.
SMYRNA, July lS.--SiXteen colored men
working in the phosphate factory of the
Peninsnlar Bone Fertili2ing Company at
Rothwell's Landing, struck yesterday for
higher wages aud the requst not being
granted, stopped work. The advance
asked for was rs cents per day which, if
given would have made their wages sl.50
per day. The mill is still in operation.
The stewards of the Bethel A. NJ. Il.
Church have paid to their creditors
S4l3 against the debt of $500. The
greater part of this money was raised by
means of contributing cards.
Ct. Heinhold, on the farm of William
NJ. Bell, seven miles from here, J.. Colds
borough on A. Aliens farm in "The
Alley" aud Or. II. w. Stout in Ray
mond's Neck, have the three finest fields
of wheat in this region. Dir, tout esti-
mates his wheat will average 80 bushels
to the acre on 60 acres.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

William Dollard and his five children,
living on Reed street, near Harrison, were
taken violently i'll on Saturday last after
making their breakfast off ham pur-
chased from butcher. DR.. Ebberts, who
was called in, thinks that the ham con-
tanned trichine, which poisoned those
who ate of it. The patients were in
danger of their lives, and heroic counter
irritants were administered before the
effects of the poison were overcome. They
are now, however, considered out of
danger.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Cnsnfers, Convention,

The cashiers Of all the banks on the
Peninsula are making arrangements TO
carry out an idea which seems to have
originated with Cashier Hall of Centre
vile, that of getting together and holding
social convention at the seaside.
Ocean City is likely to be the place
selected and the time about the middle OF
August, the date not having been deli
nitely fixed yet. A great many letters
have been written and received by Will
mington cashiers, upon the subject, and
there seems to be a general unanimity of
opinion in favor of the proposition.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
marco ny STORH.
Death and sire in Queen Anncs-
The Most Disastrous Storm for
spOndence OF state journal.

Ihe MOST uis"s'ro"s SLOT" ZOE
years. ....-.
special correspondence OF state journal,
EAsToN, July 1.-THE dwelling OF
Frank Willis, near Wye Mills, in
Queen Annes county was struck
by lightning yesterday, aud his
Oldest daughter, who had Just
returned from school and was spending
her vacation at home, was killed by the
bolt. The rest of the family were severely
shocked, and 1t was supposed that
baby lying in the cradle was also killed
but it afterwards revived. The storm was
very severe. Several stacks of wheat in
the neighborhood were burned by light
ming.
FURTHER PARrIcuLARs-DEAru AND DE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of DOLLARS OF
DAMAGE.
CrYypevu,s Mn Julv 1a-The
ssvorast stoym for savsral y.ars nassed
ovar tLis ra,,ion Y..,srdav avaning
doing mnch dsmao. tbs nost serions of
wh;al nco,rrsd in W. NJ b,it a.
Iigbtn;ng s,rnrh ths CHIMNEY Of n M.
Willis, rssidsncs dividtue in Two nrongs
opa a,ing down tha stairwav and a.
otLar down the chimnay In its
oonrss II strrok and Instantly liI,ad
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
--
THE FL1G fNSULTED.


An Outrage Upon United STATES
Consul In Mexico that May Make
Trouble.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special wires.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, July ia special
dispatch to the NeDs from Laredo says !:
DR.. Campbell, the American Consul at
Monterey, arrived in Laredo on the 18th
instant, leaving the consulate in charge
of the Rev. Mr.. Shaw. Yester-
day dispatched were received ad-
dressed officially to Consul Campbell,
notifying him that on Monday
night the American Consul's Office WAS
entered by mob Of Mexicans and that
Mr.. Shaw was attacked and beaten nearly
to death. The furniture and papers be-
longing to the Consul were destroyed.
This infoi nation has created aprofound
sensation at Laredo. Citizens deplore a
rupture between the two Governments,
but consider the insult so bold that the
United States must resent 1t. An
employee of the Mexican National
railway, who arrived last night, says that
Mr.. Shaw, after being beaten senseless,
revived sufficiently to crawl to one of the
public hotels and give an account of the
outrage, but in a few moments he again
became insehsible and at last reports was
still unconscious.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
Music Festival M Cane NAV,

A monEter musical festival is to be
given on Saturday and Sunday next, in
tho large new Cape May pavilion. Re-
hearssls of the chorus, which numbers
$50 select voices, and the orchestra of 100
instrumentalists, are now going ON at the
Philadelphia Institute under the direc-
tion of Charles NJ. Schmitz. Distin-
guished solosts, both vocal and instru.
mental, have been engaged, and a
numter of great works will he rendered.
In addition, the "Washington Rifles, "
will be encamped at Cape May during
the festival aud have the WecGacoe band
of Philadelphia. For the benefit of those
desiring to witness the festival special
excursion will bt run to Cape May on
July 2lst, TO lsave Wilmington at IL 05
p. m, and arrive at Cape May at a 40 p,
IN. The excursion tickets will he sold at
SIZE and the return portion made good
until July Goth, 1888 inclusive.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

THE GOSPORT NAVY YARD.
AnOfhcr story Regarding CommO'
d0re Mayors Suspension.

AnOfhcr story Regarding C0mmO-
d0rc NIayO's SuspcnsiOn.
WASHINGTON, July 16.--It is officially
stated at the Navy Department that the
disagreement between Commodore Mayo,
comma udsnt of the Norfolk yard, and
Commander McGlensey, had no reference
to employment of two Malone men in the
yard as reported, and that no
politics were connected with the trouble.
The true state of the case is that Com
mander MeGlensey granted leave of
absence without pay to clerk and the
leave was approved by Commodore Mayo.
Subsequently the latter officer requested
the papers but Commander McGlensey
declined to deliver them, on the ground
that they were addressed to the clerk
and were his property and, although
they were in his, (MeGlinsey's) posses
sion, he had no right to give them. He
was afterwards placed under arrest by
order of Commodore Mayo, for dis
obedience of orders.
Nothing is known at the Navy Depart
ment Of the reported disappearance of the
papers in question. The court of inquiry
appointed to investigate the whole matter
will assemble at Norfolk tomorrow, when
everything connected with the contro
versy will be brought to light.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

Between l and O'Clock Sunday
morning the large hay barrack rs by 70
feet, belonging to James La Compt, St.
Georges hundred, near Mt. Pleasant, took
fire and with its contents WAS entirely
destroyed. In the barrsok were about 10
tons Of hay, 800 bushels of unthreshed
wheat, wagon, drill, peach rigger and
other implements none of which could be
recovered from the burning pile. Mr.. La
Compt estimates his total loss at 81, 800.
On the building there Was an insurance
Of $500, and on the contents $500, in the
Changers Insurance Company. The fire
is supposed to have been the work Of an
incendiary, -.-. ...
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

The story of workman living at
Rising Sun caused much agitation in
that place and vicinity day or two
since. He states positively that while
walking on the banks Of the Brandywine
at midnight, he met Patrick Haley, who
was blown to atoms in the recent explo-
sion at DuPonts' powder works. Haley,
he says, YVES dressed in his working
cloths, and walked past in a slow and
measured tread. The man also states
that neither he nor the apparition spoke
as they passed each other .....
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19

WASHINGTON, July ia special to the
Eceniny Star, from Oakland, Md, says
Iudge.T. C. Theaker ex-Commisssioner OF
Patents, formerly member of Congress
from ohio aud more recently engaged in
patent office practice in Washington and
New York, died this morning at 4.45
O'Clock. Judge Theaker had been quite
i'll in Washington but came to Oakland
several days since in the hope that a
change in climate would benefit him.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
mR. rlLLEr,s DrrIRruRE.
4 barge Farewell PARTY Given The
Ex,s'auupilusn,, g,nst Eyctiu..,

4 large Farewell Party Given The
Ex-Counciiman Last Evening.
Charles W.Talley, proprietor OF large
planning mill on the South Side, and ex-
member Of City Council from the Sevnnth
ward, left this city Monday night with
his family for Ontonagou, Michigan,
where he will represent the interests of
tue Diamond Match Company, and per
manentiy reside. Early in the evenipga
farewell gathering Of MIR. and Mrs.
Talley's friends was held at the bone of
George w. Todd. Among the gathering
of friends in attendance were COuncilmsu
Henry Il. Pickles, Eli Garrett, Thomas
johnson, President Conrad and r. C.
Fraim, Esq, clerk, and number of
prominent business men with their wives.
MIR. Talley was the recipient of hand.
some gold chain, presented by Mr.. Conrad
in q fitting address, in behalf Of friends
of the ex-oounciman. Mr.. Todd then
made presentation of an elahorately
ornamented Italian marble clock, With Il
cathedral gong, and rich marble orna-
ments TO Mr.. Talley and his wife.
After refreshments had been served the
ex-member from the Seventh ward and
family were driven 10 the depot aud
boarded the IL p. IN. train, and were soon
after ell route to their new home, which
is in the heart OF Michigan's lumber
regions.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-07-19
A DOUBLE Ii UNCU.


SthFp sohtIbhN shiS "pIbbhEr
A large number Of spectators from
Philadelphia and this city, were
present at the successful double launch
at the yards of the jackson 4 Sharp
Company Tuesday morning.
Promptly at S.45 the barge Ranger
glided from her ways into the water. She
was built by the jackson Il Sharp Com
pany for William Webbsr Il Sons of
Sharptown, N. w., and her dimensions
are So feet long, % feet beam and 3 feet
hold. Her machinery will be supplied by
the Pussy Il Jones Company.
AT . o'clock the schooner John Rose,
built for Benjamin +. Allen of philadel-
phia was launched. She entered the
water with utmost ease and grace, and as
she did 80, Miss Mabel Jackson broke a
bottle of wine, christening her. Her d.
mensioDs, which have already been pub.
lshed in EVERY EVENING, are; $50 feet
keel; 30 feet beam; 10 feet hold and s
feet between decks. She ia thoroughly
we'll built boat of $50 tons burden, and
she will be engaged in the general coast.
ing trade.
Captain Benjamin +. Allen, who was
present with a number of frinds from
Philadelphia, expressed himself well
satisfied with the schooner. The John
Rose will BIZ rugged and fitted up at the
Jackson & SLarp Company's yards.