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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
BIaIne,s Letter Of Acceptance.

AUGUSTA, Ne July IA = Blaine's letter
OF acceptance is at last fully prepared.
1t will contain about 5000 wosds, and
will be given to the press, through its
agents, in day or two, to be published
simultaneously throughout the country.
The Republican state committee will meet
IL Portland to perfect arrangements for
holding mas meetings the latter part Of
the month at Portland, Bangor, Lewiston
and this city. The committee will adopt
measures for vigorous prosecution OF
the campaign under Mr.. Blaine's direc.
tion. The Plumed knight will have his
headquarters here, and will Dot leave
the state until after the September cleo
ton ia over, which virtually terminates
the Presidential canvass In Maine. In
the meantime he will make flying visits
TO Mount Desert, see his family and enjoy
the salt ar. His family now expect to
start for Bly HRrbOr On Saturday. Con
gr.srmsu Phelps OF Nav jars, v, Sbo has
been st hr Biaiues houss for several
dave will aocoml sry them
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

The fourteenth annual camp meeting 1
Chester Heights,P Pa was opened TUES lay
evening. During the year past several
nav cottages have heen erected and other
Improvements made to the grounds, so
that the present season promises TO be
the most pleasant and profitable that has
yet occurred The Rev. Samuel W.
Thomas is president Of the association,
and The Rsv Gs0rgs Cummine. secretary
Of tis board If milestone OF the Pnila
delpGia cunfefet &c, val hAys spiritual
direction of the mp' tipgs. Bishops
Address and TsS Tor will be In a,tsnd-
auos duriug the camp The temperance
aud missionary causes will be given at
tention, but the ohildren's work will be-
the important feature of the camp. Meet
ings for the little ones will be held every
afternoon at 80 O'Clock, and will be
under the direction OF the Rev. Euoch
Slut bs. Over 100 families lave already
occupied their cottages.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
MINING TROUBLES FEA RED.

The Italian WOrkmen Protected by
1870 Policemen - The Striking
mIners' Appeal 10 Governor
HOadIy. .... .-"
COLUMBUS, July Is The State Journal
special from the Hooking valley mining
district states that the operators who
went In With the Italian laborers yester-
day morning have as yet he'd no troubls
with the striking miners.
About 40 police are on duty about the
mines to guard the workmen, and the
operators expect to have all at work to-
day. The striking miners look with
much disfavor on the presence
OF the police and soon after
they went on duty, the miners tele-
grsphed Gov. HoAdly asking him to or.
der out state troops to protect the citizsns
from Chicago sharpshooters, or to issue
an order compelling them to lay down
their arms.
A message Of similar character was
also sent from New strsitsvills, the Other
having been sent from Nelsonville.
Gov. Hoadly replied that he could no,
order out troops until there had been
some boisterous demonstrations which he
hoped could be averted. No arrests have
been made, but the miners have taken
legal advice with the hope Of having the
detectives disarmed.
A meeting Of the miners was held yes.
terday afternoon at which they agreed ia
90 to work in Rends & Hayden's mines at
70 cents If the union would allow them
to do SO. This is in opposition to the
orders of the distriot meetinps held ANNA
time ago.
A committee was appointed to visit
Shawnee, Jacksonville and other places to
see II the miners in those places would
permit them to 60 TO work on the
conditions named.
The operators state they will have 8, 00C
more foreigners TO 60 into the mines in a
few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

The New York Times and several other
anti Blaine Republican papers that
wanted Cleveland nominated at Chicago,
in working for that result noted the
strength Of Thurman, Mcdonald, Randall,
Hendricks and others, but seemed studi-
ously to ignore Senator Bayard who, it
was generally admitted, would be a
strong second on the first ballot. The
cause Of this was plainly understood.
These papers knew that Bayard was
Clsvelsnd's most powerful rival for the
nomination but seemed to think II the
best policy to ignore the fact. The Time
after the nomination felt safe in thus
expressing It's real feelings :
Mr.. Bayard promptly sent to Governol
Cleveland yesterday the following dispatch
accept my best wishes for your triumphan
election, and assurance of my thorough anC
steadfast support in the Canvass" This il
characteristic Of Mr.. Bayard, who has, ii
common with Mr.. Cleveland, an earnes
devotion to reform and high standard o
| official character. II ia not too much to sa,
that, to the independent Republicans tn
choice Of Mr.. Cleveland as a candidate wa
preferable to that Of Mr.. Bayard only becaus
he offered better opportunity Of carrying t
success the principles which each fairly AM
bonorably represents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

A dispatch from starkville, Miss, SAWS
that in 0 tober, 1882, two sona Of B. j.
Parish, aged IL and Ia years, died sud-
denly. 1t has just been discovered that
they were poisoned by negro named
Newton Carpenter, who said he got the
poison from negro doctor, Ned Mack, a
notorious character. Both men were
arrested, and while being taken TO prison
were seized by mob and hanged, Car.
pepter said that II was his intention AT
the time to poison the whole family.
The San Francisco Call publishes re-
ports from all agricultural counties Of
California, showing loss by the Juns
rains to wheat Of 1876, 900 tons, and 10
barley, $4,000. The loss on wheat ia
equivalent to u per cent on the gross
YIELD which was estimated in Nav Al
l,SOO, 600 tons. The loss on barley ia
about IL per cent on the May estimate Of
$50, 900 tons. The loss on the May crop
was 40 per cent. The farmers incur adj.
ditional loss by increased expense in
harvesting, on account Of lodged grain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

Those who feel inclined to call Mr..
Cleveland nobody because he has not
appeared in the national political arena
would do well to take glimpse Of the
antecedents Of American Presidents. The
only experience Abraham Lincoln had In
national legislation was his congressional
term beginning in 1876, and his greatest
prominence was gained by the unsuc.
oassful canvass he made in 1858
s'aiust Douglass for United States
senator from Illinois. Grover Cleve-
land has had far mora than the
average executive experience, as sheriff
Of Brie county, N. Y. ,as mayor Of Buffalo
ami finally IS governor Of the state Of
New York, In all of which capacities he
has acquitted himself to the great salts
faction of all the members Of both politi
cal parties except tho office seekers and
those plunderers who want an I'M
hindersd grab at the city, county or stat,
treasury. Probably no executive
experience 80 fits a man for Presi
dent oil the United States as the abl,
management Of the gubernatorial ofios o
the Empire State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
A UULORED JUURNALIST.
A Local Religious Paper which
Wade It's AppearRnce rO.daY.


The DeiGudre COME, ence Standard ia the
name OF q neat local semi monthly
religious paper which made its appear
anoe Tuesday, edited by the Rev. II A,
Monroe, oolcred, the successor OF the Rev.
Mr. Parker as pastor of X. Zion M, K.
Church.
l. BIS leading editorial to-day Mr..
Munros ssys:
"To our surprise we find ourselves tho
only colored printers in the city OF Viii
miuHton, perhaps the only ones in the
state Of Delaware. We know there IL
great need for an organ Of their own
among the oolored people OF this State,
defender Of their peculiar interests, and
an advocate of much. needed reforms. A
paper Of their own, would exert an
Influence in their behalf that will
he felt, as it never conId be by the efforts
Of others. Secondhand appeals, petit
tions and representation must alwayi
take back seat and il the oolored PEG
Pile Of Delaware are not altogether wher,
they ought to be in regard to certain
privileges it is due to the fact that theii
right to such privileges has not been pre-
scented in such way as 10 demand atten
ton.
ave do not reflect upon the journals o
this city when we say this. Withou
exception we say 1t to the honor OF tn,
Wilmington press that SlWays and ese
we have noticed q readiness to enooursg,
the oolored people by dull and fair report
Of all their doipgs."
He closes by appealing to the citizsu
to furnish sufficient subscribers to th
Standard that It may thrive, and promise
that with 1000 additional subscribers til
paper will become weekly publication
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

B. W. Terwiude Of Elizabeth, New
Jersey, secretary OF the Grsenback ma
tionsl committee, says that General Butler
''statsd distinotly to General Weaver,
himself and others, that he had accepted
the nomination Of the National and Anti
Monopoly parties and would run, prob
ably concentrating his work in New
York." --....=.a
The national committee OF the Irish,
American Republican League met Mon.
day at Long Branch, and resolved to hold
convention Of Irish-American Repub
lleans at Cincinnati on September 3Oth
A committee was appointed to prepare Al
address and plan Of campaign. Ar
executive committee was appointed Il
take charge Of all the details Of callinr
the convention and conduct Of the cam
psign. ]. ]. Geghsn was appointed sec
rotary, vice James Nowlan, deceased.
Ex-Governor Hendricks has written
lengthy letter to Secretary Chandler il
response to the answer OF the latter to thu
charge that frauds to the extent O
@63, 600 had lately been unearthed in tn,
medical bureau OF the navy department
Mr.. Hendricks shows that his statemen
was based on Secretary Chandler's own tea
timony, and that the plea OF the latte
that the frauds partly occurred durin
the administration Of his predecessor |
no excuse, but rather makes the matte
worse, since he (Chandler) had receive
an intimation that something was wrong
and still persisted in keeping th
suspected parties in office,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

Harper,s Weekly. =

hbrpdE'b WtbRys
The nomination of Gov. Cleveland
defines sharply the actual issue Of the
Presidential election Of this year. He Is
a tnsn whose absolute official integrity
has never been ques Toned, who has no
lsbcrtOus and doubtful explanations 10
undertake, and who Is universally kuown
90 the governor OF New York elected by
an unprecedented majority which WAS
not partisan, and represented both the
votes AID the consent of an enormous
body of Republicans, and who as the
chief executive Of the state has
steadily wi;hstoOd the baudiL hments
and the threats OF the worst
elements of his party, and has Justly
earned the reputation OF a courageous in
dependent. and efficient friend and
p'nmpter of admilt4Erative reiorn Hi.
rams hss becme that Il thA -special
rsyraeeD alive atohg ort pub 10 mi Ct
ta4 Integrity, party ard ooaOmy CT sd.
mtuistration which are the obi scts of the
most intelligent and patriotic oitizsns.
The bitter and furious hospitality OF
Tammany Hall and of Gen. Butler to Gov.
Cleveland is bis passport to the conf
denoe OF good men, aud the general con-
viotion that TammanY will do all that il
can to defeat him will be an additional
| incentive to the voters who cannot sup
port Mr.. Blaine, aud who are unwilling
not to vote at all to secure the election o.
a candidate whom the political rings and
the party traders instinotively hate and
unitedly oppose.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
PENINSULAR PRESS.

While we are snre that nearly all our
readers would have preferred the nomi
nAti,n Of Mr. Bsysrd, Delsware's son, in
lien OF Mr.. Cleveland, we think we but
voice the sentiment of every true Demo.
orat Of Delaware, in saying that Mr..
Cleveland, the great reform governor Of
New York, will receive the cordial sup
port Of every true Democrat of the
Diamond State, and we will pledge to
Mr.. Cleveland, on behalf OF the Delaware
Democracy, the largest majority ever
given to any one for the Presidency.
Pentniular NeOI.
Senator Thomas f. Bsyard was our
choice because we believed him to be the
strongest man in the party to plScs b E.
fore the people. But Grover Clevelsrd
can and will defeat Blaine, We Ia
8, ppOrt him as earnestly and besrtily &c
v" " iud have supported Senator BAyar6
- S:ayrna Record.
TIE Democratic party has cause to be
proud of both It's candidates and its plat.
form. With such standard bearer IS
Cleveland aud auch platform as that
adopted Yesterday friday morning i,
will bsiors toe oonntry thoroughly
equipped for the battle and with every
prospect Of succes5. We OF oourse would
rather have seen tho rorntuatiou fall to
Baysrd, but the convention decided
otherwise, aud We feel sstisfed that
next to Baysrd the man that has been
chosen is the strongest one the DemooT acy
ccn'd have put up SUSSEX Journal.
There have bien BaySrd meu, Thurman
men, Hoadly meu and Randall meu, bu'
i will now b. the pleasure Of all good
Democrats to be Cleveland men Gov
Cleveland will be the next Pre- idsut
--MtJdte,opa Transcript
The ticRzt is good ard Whining one
and sh0uld receive the undivided sup
port OF the Democrats, and honest voteri
thr uEhous TIC country .-Delavd Dem
Ocrdt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
KnIeHrs eolDEy EAe1E.
Officers. OF the Various Lodges In
MnmlIad Waaf WEAK

stalled Last week.
The following officers of the various
castles Of Knights Of the Golden Ragle
Of this city aud State were installed In
office, during last week, by the officers Of
tho grapd oastle: o. Monday night,
Apollo Castle, No. a: P. c., william
MorelRnd N. G., William Gallagher (;
v. c., J. D. Aldred 8. II X. R. Roberta;
H. p, T. N. Moore; v. H., DR.. G. o.
Funk; W. c., W. P. Vandegri't; lat O..
T. J. Neelev 1; 81 g j sohwszsr; Bns.,
T. G. Roee; Rsq N. Puillips.
On Tuesday itght Cyrus Castle, No. l.
= C, ] d. MrKsever; N e., II. r.
Liehtoap;v c., X. Il. Nswliu ; s H.,
George Foote II P B. 2. Rutter; v, II /,
K, Human; W. c., Jsmas Nowland ;
lat IT,, y Lishtoap; quo g William
Money Kos, W. Werner Rq George
o Bailey.
On wednesc ay night, Crusaders
Castle, No. 8, in MoCartney's Hall, -Four
tenth and Uuion streets-P G VIC r
Colquohoun N. c., II. Charles v CD
Thompson s H., R A Forrest; II p
William Young " H, R. D. Roberts
LIST g., + willis; I'll G., Jsm-e Berry
Els', a Lewis Gsq, G. Pyle; K OF
Bx JiLn Llrkins c VI Bx John
Palmer, NJ d IN FIR, Clement Wood.
On Thursday nikht, 81 john Castle,
No. 4-P, c., Charles Martin; N. c.,
George w. Mccoy; v. c., +. Roselle; s.
H., T. M. Crossley; H p, F. Mccoy; "
H, A. d. Graves; W. c., Sllas White
Let g., J. H. Coverdsls: I'd G. J. 8
Wicks; Rns., Jos. Doyle; Bsq., 8 sidwell
Ga Friday night, St. George Castle No.
3.-P. G., J.K. P Morris N, c., +. Mo
Manus v. c., J. l.. Britton; ). IL. G
W. Williams Il. p, q. A Robb; v, II
C, N. MoKaig; W. c., R. Heritage 1s
G., J. C Hiibsrg; 25d g John Wansef
Rns., samuel Brown; Esq, W. R. Buut
ing.
On Saturday night, at New Castle
Harmony Castle, No. 6-P. c., Georg,
W. Temple; N G., J. R. Christy v. G..
G. Z. Counties; s, II j. W. Johnston
Il. p, F. G. Miller; v. H. James
Hauoe; M. Of R William Aeh ; K Of Ex
a Il. Black c. ct Ex., R, jordan; W
G., A. Truitt; w. B .1ecrge NJ William!
1t G.. + Perrin; 81 G, Wi liam Bar
Der Ems, D. Williams Rsy Frsnl
Patton.
After the installation of Nos 5 and
the officers OF the grand castle we're en-
tSiI I'd with Re treatments. On Saturds
night, 18th instant, a new castle will
instituted In Chester, Pa, sid a dslegs
:ion Of about 10c will 90 from this Gil,
on the 8 81 p. m, trsin. A short parad
will be given. About $50 Sir Knight
from PhiladOlphis will also DO present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

The successor OF Brumidi in decorating
with fresooss the fritzs Of the Capitol
rotunda has run out of subj cots. The
completed frieze is meant to furnish en-
Allegoriesl rendering Of American history.
The artist has brought the story down TO
comparatively modern times. and Architect
Clark, Librarian Spoffard and others
have heen cudgelliDg their brainB for
themes to continue the work. At last
advioes they had submitted suggesticrs
embodying the discovery of gold,
driving the las. spke OF The frat trans
continental railroad, and one or two other
things, none Of which commend them
sslvts to the artist as susceptible of
proper sllegorioal treatment. Might we
be permitted TO suggest the scquittal Of
the star route thieves, the repudiation of
tho trade dollar, the supreme court rem
dering the legal tender decision, Ben
Butler accepting another nomination,
Blaine pocketiug the Mulligan letts-s and
John LOgan's memorable massacre of the
English language as additional subjects
of perennial INTEREST," Surely there is no
need that this great work should Ian
guish for lack Of material.
Very cruel, however, are some Of the
suggestions which we meet in cur ex-
changes. The Philadelphia Evening
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

The following little episode Of Sunday
week session Of the United States Senate
has not, we believe, appeared in print. It
is rather amusing and the uorslist will
not be al lose to discern the Lesson It
conveys. The senators were silently
awaiting the report Of the committees on
conference when Mir. HoRI Of Masss-
chusetts, the embodiment par ex.
oelleuoe Of the 81 am boiler
"thRn thou" element Of that puri-
tanioal commonwealth, arose and very
mildly suggested that the Senate pro
oeed by unanimous consent to consider q
bill to increase the salary OF the clerk Of
the court Of Alsbms olAlma. To his inter
di scomfture Mr.. Coohrsue Of Missouri
took the floor and, with surprise and
sorrow portrayed in every line Of his fact
and dwelling in every syllable OF his de
liberate rebuke, said :"Mr. President; this II
+" the Sabbath day, although some ap
"pear to have forgotten it. We, sir
" should attend to no business here OF
/" this day except that which is unsyoid
+" able and give notice that l shal
E" object to this and every other CLAIM
"of like character" He said no more
Neither did Mr.. HoAr. He was simpl.
overwhelmed by suoh rebuks from
member who is Democrat, who was
rebel brigadier and whose home is il
that unIegenersted land thousand mile
west of Boston where Sunday is suppose
70 be almost unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
Armed ONO Police QuentIon.

COLUMBUS, July ia Nelsopville
special states that oitizsns' meeting was
held at that place last evening At which
COMMITTEES was appointed with Mayor
Buckley as chairman to determine, II
possible, what right armed police
have to invade the county .srd
obstruot the highways The local authori-
ties have sworn In a numbsr OF oonsiAbles
who will 60 on duty this morning Ia
work with the foreign police. Although
no trouble had occurred up to midnight,
there are fears that at any time there
may be an outbreak.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
PERSONAL.

DR.. Sumner stebbins of near Union
Vile, Chester county, died suddenly Of
heart disease on Saturday norning. aged
rs years. He was a lifelong worker in
the anti-slavery ranks and outside of his
medical profession achieved we'll
deserved n0toriety as q writer and public
speaker. In the cause Of temperance he
was also conspicuous, but owing to his
views for its advancement being dis
similar to those Of Temperance workers
generally he was not identified with the
organized efforts against the use and sale
Of intoxioants. he at one time was en-
gagged in journalism and the law In the
remote west.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

BALTIMORE, July 15.-Mrs. A. Lincoln
Phelps died at her residence in this city
to day, her ninety first anniversary. Mrs.
Phelps was widely known rs an educator,
the greater part Of her life having been
spent as the head OF female institutions
OF learning. Mira. Phelps was formerly
Miss Willard Of Troy, N Y, where she
began her career as an educator. In
all the relations OF life she was
highly esteemed and her intellectual
attachments were Of high order.
She Was the author Of several
works, including "Whispsrs to q
Bride" "Christian Households" and
"our Country, in Its Relations to the
Past, the Present and the Future" Her
son, General Charles Z. Phelps, is one
Of the judges Of the supreme bench Of
Baltimore. .5..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

Another man was killed Thursdsy even
ing at the deadly West strset crossing.
This ia at the rate Of r lie per month II
being only one mouth ago that poor
Alexander Hill stained the iron rails at
this same crossing with his life blood.
Common repor. hiss it that tn. trains
which killed these men we're running st
high rate of speed, in violation
OF the law OF the city and
In disregard OF the Law OF
safety. 1t is time this baptism OF
blood should oeas,. 1t ia time that a
coroner's jury should cease generating
railroad companies from blame in such
cases. 1t ia time that the City Council
should take steps to make its orii-
nance respected and obeyed. 1t is
time that prosecutions for damages
we're entered by the relatives OF the
victims and that petit jurors should rem
der such verdicts as tomake such casual
ties improbable. 1t ia time, also, that
the Councilmen who, in opposition to the
unanimous voice of the press and, so far
as we know, Of the people, only few
weeks sipce gave the Baltimore &
Philadelphia railroad grade crossing in
locality around which dense popula-
ton is already gathering, should begin tc
shudder under the fearful weight Of
responsibility they incurred in doing so
How many times every year will III,
rails at Fourteenth and Scott streets b
Redeemed with human bloodH TIL,
existing grade crossings in built-uI
quarters Of the city should b.
lsgisls.ed ont OF existeuce II possible, anc
an amendment should be added to tn
city charter rendering any one ac9efsor,
to the construction Of such crossings ii
future liable to indictment tor man
slaughter whenever fatal scciden
occurs thersat. -...-. .-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
A storm I'm NOVA Scotia,

HALIFAX, N. s., July lathe thun-
der aud lightning storm which was felt
on Friday in the eastern portions Of the
provinces passed over this city yesterday.
Heavy peals Of thunder with light
flashes of lightning accompanied BY a
great down pour OF rain continued
for some time.At New Glasgow the dwell.
ing Of Alexander Mcdonald was struck
and the Is year-old daughter of the occu-
pant was stunned by the shock, but soon
recovered. The building was not badly
injured. The storm ia reported TO have
prevailed with similar violence at other
points in this vicinity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17
A steamer ana Scnoonor .o,,,,o

BosTON, July ia dispatch from
Portland states that the ct amer New
Brunswick, the last remaining OF four
steamers Of the Interpatit nal Line.
(Which lett Boston yesterday morning for
81. Johns) oollided last night about
10 miles off SeRuin light with the
schooner Lottie K. Hopkins Of Vlnal
Haven. The schooner lost her bowsprit,
and her hull is badly damaged. The
steamer is only slightly Injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-07-17

II one could be made, it would be
interesting to have a collection Of terms
that have heen used in print and par
,iculsrly in conversation, by those who
apologize for Blaine's railroad action sub
ssquent to his congressional ruling. In
the list Of milder ones are ''indiscretion, -
"laxity" and Glow tome" It must be
Ceiling for old Republicans to vote for a
lax, indiscrsst and low toned candidate,
1t would be still more interesting psy-
chologically to see the metsmorphoses ii
these terms, had they been applied t.
similar action on the part OF politica
opponents.