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Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
1s-. THE IPISH SOCIETY rs.
They Call IA State Convention 10 Meet
In his City.

They Call IA state convention 10 NJ eel
In hhis city.
The following call tor Slat- con ven
ton of all the national, Hibernian, be-
nevolent, temperance, patriotic, litei airy
and social Irish American Organizations
of this State has been Issued
WLMNdToN Oct. 4, 1888.
To THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERs OF TIE
VARIOUS IRISH AND IRISH AMERICAN OHuAhI.
CATIONS OF THIS STATE GENTLEMEN The
delegates of the national convention held in
Philadelphia on April oath, 18th and goth,
the greatest representative gathering of tie
exiled children of ireland ever held in
America, have outlined the work to be done
by the Irish people Of this country. That
work il TO unite all the elements of the Irish
race, in order the better to advance tho com
mon cause of Irelend. be duty OF Irish
Americans now ID to establish and to perfect
State league organizations, in order to
supplement the work OF the national
call, therefore, at the request OF the State
executive, met i'll conference and after
mature dellberation decided to call State
convention which should embrace delegates
from all tho national Ilibernian, benevolent,
temperance, patriotic, literary and social
lrish-American societies Of this State. Sec
ton ii of the by laws OF the National League
societies can, while continuing their own
special work. also affiliate themselves az
local branches of the National League, and
are entitled Mt the request of ten members to
charter. This convention is called for
Thursday October 18TH at 10 o'clock a. M,
In room No. IL, McCary Building, No. l6.
McClary Building, Cos Morket street, and will
remain in session until the work il accom-
plished.
Tho basis Of representation is per cent.
OF the members in good standing in zach
society. The credentials are to be signed by
the president and secretary OF each society
and presented at the door of the hall Oh the
morning of the convention. In obedience to
the statesmanlike policy laid down by the
Philadelphia convention OF uniting together
all the forces and elements OF the irish race
in this country, we send you this call to
united convention OF all our organizations in
this State. We trust that you will aid us in
this hour Of Ireland's need by choosing dele
gates to the convention. Apply for blank
forms Of credentials to the State executive.
lSignedl JAMES A. BoURKE,
State executive of the Irish American National
League for the State of Delaware.
In response to the call of the State execu.
tive on September 9th, 1883, the following
gentlemen met in the psrlors of the Clayton
House, and, by unanimous consent, decided
to call State convention of all the above
named societies for the purpose of perfecting
the organization az per the call of the Phila-
delphia convention of April oath, 25th and
10th, 1888. Signed Martin Farrell. Owen
j. Hession, John l.. Malone, William Condor,
Charles Grant, Henry Pussy, James Megary,
John j. Leonard, A. V. Gaynor.
Attest A. V. GAYNoB, Secretary.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
CAROLINE COUNTY COURT.
Why the Local Option Law-breaker,
Escape-'rhe Atkinson Case.

Why the Local Option Law-break ers
Escape-'rhe Atkinson Case.
Special Correspondence OF state journal,
DENTON, MD Oct. 4.-Carolipe county
court will likely close its session this
evening or tomorrow. The grand jury
was discharged yesterday, after having
found eight presentments, viz ; William
Seward, for rape upon the person of Miss
L. johnson Garretson Cooper, for assault
with intent to kill his wife and for simple
assault. The former indictment agaipst
him was ignored by the grand jury in re-
porting to the court. The latter case
will bs continued on the docket. Joseph
Breeding for bsstardy, Moses Smith for
rioting and resisting officer, j. Willard
johnson for disturbing public woi ship,
William Collins for assault, and for ours
ing and swearing in the streets of Greens
borO.
This is the only session OF the grand
jury TO- several years past at which in
diottDents were not found tor violation of
the local option law. Strong drink is
still illegally sold by steamboat bar
keepers aud others, but former indict-
ments for the same offense have almost
without ex option amounted to nothing,
either for want Of officers to enforce the
law or evidence to sustain the indictmen
b'fore ths onrt. The grand jury has
deemed 1t proper TO pass these cases by
for this reason, to save time and expense.
The Atkinson case is the most port
ant matter before the court. Both par
ties, Atkinson and Ringgold, are youDg
men Of respectable families. The case
was called this morning and the States
witnesses were examined. The evidence
adduOed was that Ringgold WAS shot
by Atkinson with large bore
revolver, the bullet taking effect
in the breast and glanoing
around without entering his chest. The
shot was fired during a quarrel over the
right of peaches on the farm of Atkinson,
tenanted by Ringgold. 1t Ia doubtful
whether the plea of seltdefense set ny
bv Atkinson's counsel will hold good.
MeRsrs. Russum, Downes, Mutchler and
Jump, defend the prisoner, and J. W.
Bryant represents the State.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
CnmpanY Yesterday environed With tracks

The Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Company yesterday environed with tracks
tho property purchased by Robart Il.
Coleman at Lebanon, Pa, which he in
tended using for depot for hih new road
recently opened TO travel. He is thus
prev-.'ted from connecting tbc road with
the d-pot.
This Evangelical Association of North
America, Ia rrsslin at Allea,' wn, Pa
Tuesday spent half al hour III prayer
TOR the success OF the Prohib tia ticB Ut
iu Ohio aud Iowa.
Nashville has passed city ordinance
against fortune telling. An astrologist told
an aid rman that he was to marry widow
worth Sl50,000. He married one who is debt
to the tune of $4,000, and he doesn't want to
see anyone else basely deceived.
One of the letters OF introduction Miss Kate
Field brought here to Denver was from Sir
Charles Dixie to Judge McCurdy. She sent
note to the Windsor Hotel office asking
where the Judge could be found The
answer came back "Dont know he's been
dead eight years."-Denuer Tribune.
The Holy See has lately for the small COM
pensation of 800, 000f, renowned an inherit
ance left by certain Angelo Darigozzo of
Vienna, amounting to about $500, 000f. The
reason Of the remuneration was to AVOID ask
ing an authorization from the King. -s m
quired by law in such case.
Alaska mummies are much in demand as
ourlosities. Formerly the Esquimaux pre-
served the bodies of their chiefs and medi-
cine men and placed them in caves, where
| they were visited and given part Of what the
| natives captured in hunting. -Four well pre-
served mummies are to be sent to the Royal
| Museum Of Berlin.
Little Joe White, who was kidnapped ii
| Alabama, has been restored to his father witt
1 his pockets full Of money, contributed by
| sympathetic people who flocked to see him OF
his homeward route. This boy-losing ma,
| grow to be trade.-Ne,o York Commercial
| Advertiser.
"Mr. James," said the managing editor
81 see no notice OF last nights play" Mr.
James-"You remember that you told mt
not to be guided by prejudice, but to crit
else the piece upon its meritsY' M. E.
Eyes, SIR" Mr.. James--"Well sir, it didn'
have any merits; therefore had nothing +
write about. boston Transcript
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
NEW CASTLE.
spscial Correspondence OF state journal.

Special Correspondence OF state journal.
New CASTLE, Oct. 9.-The military
allegory, "Our Heroes" was presented
here last night for the second time and
met with good reception. Both nights
the amateurs have been greeted by good
audiences The acting and general work
iugs Of the whole affair were carried out
in highly creditable manner, ant tab
leaux of rare forcs and beauty were pre-
sented. The actual profits OF the venture
can not be ascertaiued until after meet
ing Of the post.
James Thompson, oolored, arrested yes
terday ON a charge Vt ueing abusive
languages toward Mrs. Jesse Reeves, was
required to pay fiue of $40 and costa
and was held under $50 bail to keep the
peace In default Of all he WAS rem anded
TO prison.
Curb ia being reset in front of the resi-
depce of Sheriff Martin. Eighth street
above Young is being graded and cnrbsd.
The Red Mems lodge will hold a fair in
thsir hsll, corner OF South and Union
streets, commencing or Thursday next.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
DOI'ER.


sreclal correspondence Of state Journal.
DOVER, Oct. 9.-This evening there
were special services held in the Epis-
copal Church, this place. large con
eregation was present, and the Rev. W.
L. Gibson oticisted. Prof. Knauf acted
al organist. After tho servicen had
closed, tp4 CT l. list entertained the
audience with music. The occasion was
= trial test of the new pipe organ, and it
won the admiration of all present for its
sweetness of tone. The Episcopal
Church here is in flourishing condition,
and the congregation is rapidly incrrs7i'g
The church has recently undergone a
thorough repsintipg on the interior, aud
beautiful stained windows have been
put in.
The Rev, Father George Bradford mar
rowly escaped death q few days sinr',
his horse running away and the reverend
gentlemen being thrown out wh,la the
animal was in iull career. The carriage
was wre ked aud the horse injured.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
Turbont seized for Debt.

The tucbost Anna J. Laughlin, ewaed
by John Laughlin OF Philadelphia, was
libeled near Fort Delaware Tuesday at
terpoOn by United States Marshal
McNullen on a writ of attachment issued
by Judge Bradford at the instance OF the
Pussy & Jones Company. The craft was
seized for debt contracted for repairs, and
was brought to the wharf OF the Pussy Il
Jonea Company and placed in charge ct
Deputy Marsha! Joseph W. Wheeler
Uutoter 22i has been set as the day for
hearing the case.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
Two Fugitives Arrested.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9.-Thomss Gibbs,
who escaped from prison at Mount Holly,
N. j., while awaiting trial upon the
charge of bigamy, the allegations being
that he had married three very rec peot
able young ladies in short space
Of time, was arrested here to-day and held
to await requisition from New Jersey.
Isaac Wilkes, fugitive from justice from
Boston, where 1t is alleged he is charged
with smbezzlipg $2, 800, was arrested
here to-day, and held to await the action
OF the Massachusetts authorities.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
STILL HOPEFUL.
The ssTruIy Good Deacon Smith" on
the Situation.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
CINCINNATI. Oct. 10-12 80 p. m
Richard Smith Of the Commercial Gasette
did not watch the returns last night, but
to-day, after looking over the field, said
that he did not regard Foraker as
defeated. At previous elections the
news OF Democratic SUCCESS in
the election of governors had
been herslded by the Democratic
papers the morning after the election and
conceded by the Republicans, yet the later
returns wholly changed the aspect OF
affairs. He regards the precincts not yet
heard from as likely. to produce greater
Republican gains.
As to the causes for the practical Re-
publican defeat, Mr.. Smith says that
Foraker lost votes from both parties on
account of the temperance Issue. He
thought also that the wool growers and
wine growers opposed him.
A special to the Times. Star states that
Clermont county elects Democratic
representative.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11

About 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
the barn of William Flynn on the New.
port turnpike was totally destroyed by
fire. Mr.. Flynn is absent from home and
one man who was on the place at the
time, succeeded in saving all the live
stock and agricultural implements. A lot
of hay and twJ tons of bran were de
stroyed with the building The building
Was insured hut the loss has not yet been
estimated. The fire is supposed to have
bsen the work of an inoendiary who took
advantage Of Mr.. Films absence to
crafty spite.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11

The schooner Hunter from Rookland,
Me-, bearing the monument of the late
Colonel II. s. McComb, arrived at the
wharvss of thu Pussy & Jones Company
at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. Work of
removing the monument to the Whining
ton and Brandywine cemetery was at
once began, and part OF the foundation
has been moved by wagons. The shaft
will BIS removed by rollers. The monu-
ment ia of granite and is polished at the
ends. The shaft weighs 80 tons, and the
shaft and foundation weigh 43 tons.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11

Associsted Press Dispatcn es specis WiTes,
CINCINNATI, Oct. 10.-There was q fight
last night in Cummiusville between
party of 80 negroes and an equal number
of whites, in which stones were the
weapons used, The fight brought force
Of police to the ground. Several
pistol shots were then exchanged.
Officer Delaney was shot in the thigh and
Harry Winters, negro, was shot twice
in the back and is not expected to live.
Two others we're slightly wounded. The
negroes were hunting for man who had
assaulted one of their number at the
polls, when they were attacked by q
party OF whites.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11

The Most Worthy Grand Lodge, A f.
A. Nj, adjourned. Thursday. Aside from
the transaction of private business the
only thing doue Thursday was the cleo
ton and installation Of the following
officers Grand Master, John f. Ssuls-
bury of Union Lodge, No. Z, Of DrveT /;
Deputy Grand Master, Georgs a
Maxwell Of ST. Johns Lodge,
No 2, OF New Castle; Senior
Grand Warden, William G, Bsggerty of
Lafayette lodge, No, IA. OF Wilmington
Janior Grand Warden, Archibald S.
Reed of Temple Lodge, No. IL, Of vii
mington; Grand Secretary, Willism S.
Hayes OF Eureka Lodge, No, %, OF VIII
mington; Grand Treasurer, George ".
Johnson OF Oriental Lodge, No ~, OF
Wilmington Junior Grand Deacon, Elias
IL Johnson of Washington Lodge, No. /,
OF Wilmington. The Grand Master aud
the Grand Secretary were reelected, the
latter having served by successive re cleo
tons for many years.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11

The horse which was stolen from John
Tslley of Brandy wine hundred on octo-
Der I'd was recovered by Mr.. TGlley and
his son on Monday at Rising Sun, Md
where it had been taken on October 81
by an Italian, the individual who stole
it. The Italian was arrested on the 81
inst, on suspicion of having stolen the
animal and has been in custody from that
time until Monday. While being con
veyed yesterday from Rising Sun to
Brsndywine hundred he slipped out OF
his coat, leaped FROM the wagon, took to
the woods aud escaped.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11

The State executive committee of the
Irish American Land League TOR the State
of Delaware has issued call for State
convention to be held in the MoClary
Building Thursday, October 18th, at 10
a. III. The unity of thu Irish race, in
order to advance the cause OF Ireland, is
the object OF the meeting. Every Irish
society or organization is requested to
send delegates to ths convention, selected
upon basis of representation OF 4 per
cent. of nenbers in good standing.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
POLITICAL.

At the city election in Newark, New
Jersey, Tuesday, the Democrats elected
Joseph Il. Hsines, Mayor, by majority
OF 635 over Henry Lang, the Republican
candidate. The Common Council is II
Democrats to ID Republicans.
For several days past negotiations have
been pending between the Independent
Democrats and the executive committee
of the Republicans in Baltimore looking
to fusion ticket, which shall embrace
the mayor and city council, city surveyor,
members of the legislature, sheriff, super
visor, court clerk, State attorney and
judges Of the orphans' Court. Up to 9
late hour last night no agreement had
been reached.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
1000 For HU4DLY.
Republicans Conceding His Election
Democrats Claim the Legislature

hepuDI1canS sOnceuInk HIS LlectiOn
democrats Claim the Legislature
by 8, Republicans the Senate by 1.
Associsvsd rress Dispatcn by special wn,s
COLUMBUS, o. oct 10-l2 m.-No addi-
tional returns of consequence were re.
ceived here this morning, except private
dispatches and scattering kilograms. On
what has been received, however, the
Democrats claim Hosdiy's election by
5000 ard the Legislature. They claim
that Hoadly is running ahead in Cir Gin
natl and that he will have 1900 in the
county.
The Republican committee believes
that Hoadly's majority will be 5000 or
1900 and that Ross will be elected
Observation-Disclosures.
Governor Foster thinks that Hoadly's
chances are the best but does not abandon
hope OF either governor or Legislature.
The latest reports from Cleveland
indicate that aoadly will have a susll
majority in the county, and that the
Legislative ticket will stand four L -
Gratis and two Republicans.
At their headquarters the Repubh --,..-
are still hoping for change. The Demo-
Gratis clam the Legislature.by five and the
Republicans the Senate by one.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
Philadelphia STOCKS.

HhsOolHVeu Foas OIHP'V'u ny 77poVIH' "Rfo'
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10 - noon. = stocks,
@sak pal,agspn1 heSic he HalIss
United Co.'s of N. j., 1856 Northern
Pacific, 81 do. preferred, So; Northern
Central SS Lehgh Navigation; 40 Nor
Buffalo, New York Phila., lOM Little
SrhuylkilI 62
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
George ze,sIer's misfortune.

Monday morning George Hsiglsr, q
young man employed at Hsrs's pottery,
caught his right wrist on hook while
reaching for some wsrs aud, tore deep
cash III it, covering sn artery. lIn ne
elected the wound for some time aud +,
finally wheu faint from loss Of blood,
called on Dir. Kirchner, who attended his
Injuries aud ssnt him to his home ut No.
GIG TaLuall strset.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11

Commencing with October 18th, the
day on which the Christians bridge at
Market street will be turned of to make
room for the new iron structure, William
Forsyth will run ferry ACROSS the creek
at Market street between the hours of
a m, and 7 p. m, aud for the sccommo-
dation of employees of the Cold Spring Ide
aud Coal Company he will make special
trips as early in the morning as desired.
Tickets will be sold to laborers at the rate
of 10 for rs cents and TO transient
travellers at not less than three cents
apiece. Brannsn & McManus will also
run ferry from their boat house to
Tstnall 4 Compauy's wharf.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1883-10-11
Levy COURT.
New Castle County Coliectors-Their
Credits ana what IN Sill Due
ASSESSORS instructed.

/ Credits ana what IN Sttll Due
ASSESSORS Instructed.
Law Court convened in the court
bouse on Tuesday morning with
President Shallcross in the chair. Mr.
Fsbjeer moved that the first business h..
IN instruct the county assessors. The
roll of the assessors was called and the
clark instructed them as directed by the
chairman Of the court.
On motion OF Mr.. Silver the official
bond of Mr.. Herbert was approved. The
Finance COMMITTEES reported that the
ACC, 900 borrowed at the session OF the
last Legislature uu account Of the aims
house had been disposed of. The report
was adopted. Mr.. Febiger submitted the
following report from the county treasurer;
Amounts due by collectors OF New
Castle county for the year 1882:
William kyne, Wilmington hundred -.
WV wiof, White Clay Creek. .... 1865 Il
James Gray, ~ Georges. ...........- 2,3ibIl
The above does not include the negro
school taxes.
OR.
Jacob Hanly, Brandywine. ........... SJ,OOO.0O
Patrick Ncaly, villa ington, North ....
John Srl' y DicEcy, Wilmington, south i"''''O
| ern district Observation-Disclosures, l3,O0O00
Charles NJ NeWlin, Christiana. ....... 2,tuO W
Joseph Barker, Mill Greek. ......,.... 2j0iy
William 4. Mackev, White Clay Creek $1,000
MIiAm Wilson, Pencaler. 2GlOOO
James j. Toner, New Castle.... ,..... lOiOOO0
George Bright, Red lion.........,.... 2,bDOUU
James Gray, ST. George, (nothing
Crrdited.)
Richard L. Naulain, Appoquinimink 10000
Robert N. Hugglns, Biackbtrd. ...... l,5OU.UU
The committee appointed to examine
the bridge over the Christiapa creek in
White Clay Creek hundred reported that
new bridge was needed aud that it
would cost about III 200 report adopted.
The bill Of State Chemist Wolf
amounting to $l65 Tor his analyses Of
phosphateH, WAS allowed.
Ga motion of Mr.. Silver, George Gray,
E,q., attorney for the court, was in
struoted to enter satisfaction upon the
bonds of 1. Il. Fols, collector of New
Castle hundred, aud County Treai urer
Herbert.
Messrs. Chesirs, Silver, Rothwell Taylor
and Ellison were appointed as q com
mites to examine the bridge over Red
Clay creek in Mill Creek hundred.
A petition was received from residents
Of White Clay Creek hundred asking for
new bridge over a stream in that hun
dree on a road leading from Newsi k to
Cherry Hill. 1t was referred to a COM
mittee of five consisting of Messrs.
Mackey, Chesirs, Silver, Haman and
Sharpless.
On motion of Mr.. Silver court took a
recess in order to allow the finance COM
mittee to hold a private conference. The
committee finally came into court and re-
commended that $500 be appropriated for
the expenses of issuing the bonds Of the
county for the benefit OF the poor trustees
and fol the floating debt of the county,
subject to the order OF County Trt aiurer
Herbert.
Court then adjourned uutil Move mber
9th.