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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
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A special meeting OF the New York Yacht
Club was held Tuesday night consider the
challenge OF the Galatea for the Americas
cup and other matters. The da'atea nist
challenged for the cup simultaneously with
the Genesta on February 18th, 1896, and 1t
was the intention then Of her owner, Lieut..
w. HEM Of the Royal Navy, to send her
over last season, or early in the coming
spring, but the Galatea, being new boat,
did not do as well as she was expected to
do In her trials Of speed last summer, and
hence her coming to this country was
delayed. At the same time that the New
York Yacht Club accepted the Genesta's
challenge II signifed its Willingness To give
the Galntea a chance to sail for the
cup II the Genesta should be beaten.
on October 9Th last, the day before he sailed
for England, J.. Beaver Webb, acting for
Lieutenant HEM, wrote a letter to Score
tary MInton of the New York Yacht Club,
asking permission to renew the challenge
for the Galatea. He also asked that ut least
Ave races be sailed, at least two races of
Newport, and that the races be fixed for as
late dates In the fall as practicable, to avoid
the Yexatious Gains that prevail in Septem-
Der. In answer to this letter Secretary
Minton was authorized to write to Mr..
Webb that when, as required by the deed OF
gift Of the cup, the challenge was presented
In the name OF CLUB TO winch lIleubenant
Hem belonged, the New York Club would
take formal action on it. In reply to that
letter Secretary Minton received the follow
ing, which was laid before the club last
night for consideration:
No. IS CRANKY GARDENS, s. W., LONDON, Nov.
z, 18S5.-Charies A. Minton, Esq, Secretary Neig
York yacht Club-DEAR SIR: am instructed
by Lieut.. W. Hem, X N, to challenge the New
YORK Yacht Club for the possession OF the
Americas cup on behalf of his cutter yacht
the GalHtea, whose club nomination and other
certificates, as specified in the deed Of gift,
were forwarded 10 you on February nth last:
This challenge he takes to be- withdrawal OF
the ona of February 18th last, and my letter OF
October 9Th to be an explanation OF the terms
he would request. Yours faithfully,
j. BEAVER-WEBB.
The letter was construed as challenge
within the requirements Of the deed OF gift,
as the club nomination referred to was that
OF the Royal Northern Yacht Club. The
challenge was therefore accepted, and Sec
rotary Minton was authorized to inform
Mr.. Webb that at the next regular meeting
of the club in February, 1885, committee
would be appointed to arrange the details
Of the match.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

A man named Edward Stops is creating
of sensation In this city, by his
habits of boarding around from house to
house, running up board bill at each, and
then seeking new quarters. few weeks
ago he rented two rooms and had them
papered by e. @. G. Greenman, and painted
by Stewart Carlisle, but thus far has not
paid either account. He also secured q
clock from s. H. Baynard, valued at 80.
Messrs. Baynard and Carlisle, however,
have placed their claims in the hands OF
Esquire Bertolette, and the man will he
brought up for hearing. By some he is
crazy than vicious,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

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Special Correspondents Of Gazette and journal
OIAYMoNr. Dec. l6.-There is complaint
among some of the fox hunters % this SEQ
ton Of the scarcity OF foxes and the conse-
uuent lack of the much-loved chase. lt ise
a theory generally accepted by fox hunters
that where section ceases 10 keep fox
hounds from that section the foxesMill de-
part. 1t Is claimed moreover that the foxes
enjoy being hunted, us it affords them ocea-
sion for the exercise OF that cunningneSs
which has given the world the proyerb 'as
cunning MS u fox" In n pleasant chat with
Isaac N. Lodge on this subject his expert
ence seems 10 verify the foregoing STATE
ment. Mr.. Lodge says his father was
lover Of the sport, and he learned to love 1t
from a boy. 1t makes him feel young again
to follow the hounds, and to hear the woods
reverberate with the peculiar music they
make. Mr.. Lodge has q favorite steed
which seems as fond of the sport as himself
or the hounds. Said he: "If pack OF
hounds cross my farm Jennie prieks up
her ears and wants to be of. She evihees
perfect love OF the sport"
Walter Coles, our florist, has u new
Chrysantbemum which promises to be
worth considerable. It1s what is termed
sport" that is TO say 1t is an old flower
from the seed planted. 1t sprang up from
seed sown the color of the flowers of which
were supposed to be pink. This one plant,
however, proved to bear fine white flower
and of unusual size, symmetry and beauty.
He has had it photographed and sent some
of the bloom to the leading florists of the
country, many Of whom think 1t a perfect
gem, IL has been named Mrs. j. b. Wilson,
after the excellent lady OF this place.
A juvenile concert took place at the M.
L. Sunday school room this evening. The
tableaux presented were very fine and the
children deserve praise for their part OF
the programme. The proceeds are for
benevolent purpose.
Harry G.. Vernon Is running a butcher
wagon in around the neighborhood, and is
meeting with deserved success.
The farmers OF the neighborhood have
been busy butchering hogs this week.
William Stephenson killed two weighing 781
pounds. John b. Price of the Practical
Farmer, killed four weighing respectively
316, 1868, 270 and 1856 pounds.
William 2. Lodge lost a valuable cow q
few days ago from milk fever.
CLAYMoNT, Dec. 21.-The fourth quarterly
| conference of the NJ. u. church was held on
| Friday evening. The usual routine Of busl-
ness was transacted. The Rev. Charles Hill,
| p. T., was present. Mr.. Hill has worked
| long and faithfully In the vineyard, and
| although his hair would rival the snow In
| its whiteness, he seems to age slowly. He
| was the pastor Of q church in Maryland IL
years ago where your correspondent be-
i came q member OF his interesting BLDG
1 class.
Tho school Of Miss Chaytor is increasing
In number of pupils and general interest.
| 1t Is well conducted.
John Coulter arrived from the west o
short time since. He has poor opinion OF
/ it and says the east is good enough for him
henceforth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

At tho Academy of the Visitation. on Del
aware avenue, Monday morning, Miss Alice
O'Byrne OF New York, daughter Of John
oByrne. ESQ.,, formerly of this city, was
received as a noyitiate, and given the name
OF Sister Mary EvaHGeline. Bishop Becker
offlciated at the ceremonies of taking the
veil, and the sermon for the occasion was
Peters Pro- Cathedral. Miss Kate D Byrne
and Mrs. Fred O'Byrne, sister and sister-in-
law Of the novitiate, together with large
number of friends and relatives and nearly
all the Catholic clergy OF the city were
present during the interesting ceremonies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
PERSONAL.

The new pastor of the New Castle Baptist
Church, the Rev. W. W. Ferris of Tacony,
Pa entered upon his duties Sunday.
Charles W.Talley of ontonogan, Michigan,
formerly a member of tho Wilmington City
Council, arrived in Wilmington Sunday, on
visit TO old friends.
DIR. West started for Hatteras last night
where he will spend the winter in the hope
OF benefiting his health and taking part In
the management of the Wilmington Oil and
Leather Company's porpoise fisheries.
j, o. Weaver, president of tho Weaver
Organ and Piano Company of York, Pa,
committed suicide on Saturday evening
while temporarily insane. He escaped
from his family physician who had gone to
bring him, Just before the time fixed for
starting, and when found he was dead ,hay-
ing taking his life.
Since hef recovery from the alarming at
tack Of ilnesss last summer the heulth oil
Mrs. Secretary Bayard Ia much better than
IL has been for several seasons, and It is an
nounced that she will share the social duties
OF the cabinet ministers wives at several
Lending events during the winter. Fol
several years Mrs. Bayard has been an in
valid and entered but little into society, the
social duties incumbent upon the wife OF {
senator being most gracefully discharged
by Miss Bayard. On New Years day Mrs
| Bayard will assist Miss Cleveland ut her re
ception which will really be her first appear
ance in strictly society sense since TIT
| secretary has entered the cabinet.
Stephen Barker Guion, senior member Q
| the Arm OF Guion a. Co., died at Liverpoo
| Sunday, Deceased was born in New
York, June 18th, 1920, and in 1S4S entere'
| into partnership with John S. Williams =
engage in the ocean carrying trade. IN
Arm established the famous Black Star lin
OF packets. In 1855 Williams d Guio
determined to abandon sailing vessels an
the Manhattan was built, the first steamshi
Of fine Williams d Guion line. The oil
packets were kept running until sufficier
fleet of steamers to accommodate III
patrons of the firm was constructed an
then the Black Star line disappeared frol
the commercial world. The old flag. wit
its inky star, was retained, however, and
J still floats above the Guion steamers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

The whaling barque Amethyst, 356 tons
burthen of New Bedford, is given up for
lost She was last seen in the Arctic Ocean
on October 18th.
BY decree Of the chaneery court In
Richmond, Va, yesterday, publication Of
the Wing newspaper was suspended until
further order Of court. The receiver was
authorized to sell the paper and its estab-
lishment, in whole or in parcels, privately,
subject to confirmation OF the court. The
Wing has been published continuously since
January, 1924.
Michael Renninger Of Shanesyille, Berks
county, Pa, made VOW 10 years ago, when
he was So years of age, that he would never
again live in house whore woman lived.
Since then he lived alone in small house.
On Saturday he disappeared, and Tuesday
his dead body was found hanging In his
garrett he having committed suicide.
State Veterinarian Bridges Tuesday lin
spected the diseased head OF cattle at West
willow, Lancaster county, Pa. Two more
animals were found to be infected with
pIeuro-pneumonia, making six in all, which
| will probably have to be killed. The doc
| tor also inspected herd at Marietta, and
| found them suffering from tuberculosis.
At Bloomfield, New Jersey, on Sunday, a
| Scotch terrier belonging to William Frank
began swapping at him and finally bit his
| little daughter, Ine uOB WIS kllbu. VI
| Monday, a bloodhound, also belonging tc
Mr.. Frank, showed symptoms of rabies and
was shot. It is thought these animals were
lbitten by mad dog which ran through
Bloomfield few days ago.
The Supreme Court Of the United Statei
Monday affirmed the decree Of the cour
of claims in the suit Of the widow Of Gen
Ward H. Burnett, against the United States
Mrs. Burnett, after the death Of her hus
band, filed an application for a pension
and was allowed o pension OF $50 pc
month. She. claimed to be entitled to 81
per month, the rate Of pension her husban,
J was receiving at the time Of his death. Tn
} commissioner Of pensions refused to allo,
, her that amount and she appealed to tn
Secretary Of the Interior. The latter trans
mitted the matter to the court OF claims 70
adjudication, and that court held that tn
i degree OF disability by which her husband
! pension was rated made no difference wit
/ her right; that after death all degrees {
I disability, irrespective Of the real facts, al
, considered by law "total disability" an
I the rate Of pension given In that graf
becomes the pension for the widow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

Poultry Plentiful Hut Prices Poor
Turkeys of Heavy Weight.


From Every Evening Of yesterday.
All of the markets were crowded to-day,
and the absorbing question was, what is
the price of turkeys2" The King street
market extended up to Ninth street, and
the Madison street market to Sixth street.
The quantity of poultry was immense, and
the qualify good. 1t is estimated that there
were So tons, of which % tons were in the
King street market and 10 tons In the Madi-
son street market and the several market
houses. In the two street markets there
was n slight difference in the price of
poultry. Early in the morning, on King
street, turkeys sold at from 12a
to 16 cents por pound, chickens II to ID
and ducks IA, while on Madison street tur-
keys brought fIom 10 to IS cents, chickens
121 and ducks 12k. Poultry sold rapidly
considerably lower before the markets
closed. To the Third street market-house
Benjamin Seal brought two tons of poultry
and Joseph Rylot one ton. The
honor of having the largest turkey
was awarded toa Mrs. Crossan, in the Madi-
son street market, who had nfowl weighing
| 81 pounds. The next largest turkeys wert
| exhibited by Joseph Rylot and John Kelley
| In the Third street market-honse, anC
weighed respectively rs and 20 pounds
Last Christmas turkeys sold at from IA K
20 cents per poundand on Thanksgiving a
| 18 cents.
| Other market quotations, to-day, were a:
| follows: Print butter, S8 cents per pound
eggs, SO and So cents per dozen lima beans
cents per quart; celery, 2 to cents PEI
stalk; chestnuts, 10 cents per quart; grapes
10 to 90 cents per quart; bananas, 10 to Y
cents per dozen; walnuts, 20 cents per hal
| peck English walnuts, 10 cents per quart
turnips, 8 cents per half peck; beets, 3 cent
per bunch; cabbage, 8 to 8 cents per head
apples, 10 to is cents per half peck; onions
apiece; cranberries, to 10 cents per quart
oranges, 20 to 80 cents per dozen white ant
sweet potatoes, 10 cents per half peck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Texas Creditors ON the Out vive.
Aaaociats,d Presa DispRtch by Special Wires.


GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. GA special to
the Netos from Houston says: About 100 of
the creditors of the suspended city bank
held a meeting yesterday and adopted reso-
buttons declaring the deeds of trust executed
by the bank in favor Of its officers and d.
rectors, when they knew of the banks in
solvent condition, fraudulent and void, and
pledging their utmost endeavors" to have
the same set aside and the depositors
paid. A resolution asking that a CO.
receiver be appointed to act with B..
F.e Weems and suggesting the name of
Henry S. Fox for the position, was also
adopted. The trust deeds referred to In
the resolution were executed in favor OF
Hon. William R. Baker, president Of the
bank, for $75, 900 advanced to the bank as
security for which the bank recently
executed a mortgage On the Hutchins'
house and other valuable property, and a
trust deed to Robert Lockhart, conveying
valuable improved city property, together
with Judgments aggregating $50, 900, con-
veyed to Lockhart as security for money
| loaned to the bank.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

The Rev. Joseph Ford Sutton, D. D.,
formerly of the North Broad Street Presby,
terrain Church OF Philadelphia, was installed
in the passionate of the Murray Hill Presby-
terrain Church, New York, Sunday night. In
the absence of the moderator of that pres
bytery, the Rev. DIR. White, the Rev. Dr.
Howard Crosbyread the constitutional ques'
lions. The Rev. DIR. John Hall delivered the
charge to both pastor and people. This
Rev. DR.. Crosby delivered the sermon. The
Rev, DR.. Sutton looks like Henry Irving.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

An oil lamp which was sitting on inc
stairway in the home of George L. Lutz No.
2l2 Tatnall street, Sunday night, was acct
dentally upset and exploded, igniting the
carpet. The flames were quickly OK
tinguished and, although an alarm was
sounded, the services of the FIRE department
were not required. When the lamp
exploded Mrs. Lutz and hor two
daughters, the latter respectively and
10 years old, were up stairs and, think
ing that the conlagration was OF more
serious nature than it really was, they
sought to escape by dropping from
second story window to the front steps, a
Jew feet below. In their descent Mrs. Lut2
bruised an arm and the elder daughter
,sprainsd an ankle. The younger daughter
did not sustain any injury, she being caught
by some men as she dropped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

ST. IoNAcE, Mich, Dec. 22.-The Mack,
NAV Lumber Company has given up all
hope of finding the schooner Orphan Boy,
and has ordered tho tug Saugutuck to return
here. The captain of the saugutpek tsl 81 e.
been seen of the schooner at either Fox,
Hog, Whisky or Beaver Island: No
wreckage or lumber had been found. He
SAYS the vessel could never get to Green
Bay with the wind northwest and thinks
she will first be heard from on the east
shore, She passed the head OF Beaver
Island at O'Clock on the afternoon OF the
4th inst The telegram concludes: I'VE &c
south when the weather suits" What has
become of the schooner is deeper mystery
than ever.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Mt, - Po.,master.

Charles H. G.. Horsey, who on September
9Th was appointed postmaster at % sea s.Oaa
Deceased was a son-in-law OF State Auditor
Jesse Z. Long, and was highly esteemed in
this community for his many good qualities.
He leaves widow and one child. Already
there is an active canvass for the succession
to the vacancy his death creates In the post
naastaf-ahin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Asking for a crazy italian.

Monday Chief of Police Dougherty
received a letter from Anthony Richman
United States consul at Milan, Italy, making
inquiries for man named Eugenio Meroni.
The letter states that the man is demented,
and has been an inmate of some American
insane asylum. His mother is anxious to
hear from him, not having received any
tidings for two years, and the consul re-
quest any parties having the desired in
formation to communicate with him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
A8ARRIsBURG EXPLOSION.
Six Persons injured, Two OF Them
Seriously.

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
HARRrsBuRa, Pa, Dec. 23.-While testing
the boilers at the Lochiel rollingsmilll this
morning prior to starting up the works,
which have been idle for years, one Of them
exploded and scattered steam and DEBRIS IN
every direction. Over 100 persons were in
the Vicinity at the time and six were in-
iured, two seriously.
Thomas WEIGH had his head badly cut and
was terribly scalded about the legs from the
waist down. His condition is considered
dangerous. William Pickens was struck In
the stomach with heavy piece OF iron and
received internal injuries that may result
fatally. Both men were taken to the hos
pital, Thomas j. Price and Richard Chol-
len were bruised and slightly cut. The
cause of the explosion is assigned to over
charging the boiler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Attempted Murder and suicide.

New YoRK, Dec. 22.-Gerard Murray, q
wears old, a medical student, attempted to
kill his l6-year- wife Josie and to end
his own life early this morning at board
ing house in this city. The. parties came
here from Middleton, England, a short
time ago. Jealousy was the cause of the at
tempted murder and suicide. Murray tried
to make his wife swallow the contents Of a
bottle filed with laudanum and, failing in
that he swallowed a dose Of hydrate OF
choral. Afterwards he produced revolver
and tried to shoot but, the landlady coming
in, wrested the weapon from his grasp. A
doctor was summoned who pumped the
poison out of Murray, and no was locked
up in a station house on charge OF at
tamnted murder and suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
EJKTON.
A Verdict OF 1,1UO for a Fire Caused
by Locomotive Sparks.


specialHC orrespondence Of Gazette and journal.
ELKToN, Dec. 2O.-In the Cecil county
court on Saturday, Judge Stump presiding,
the Jury in the case OF Theodore Strout,
administrator of Sarah R. Strout vs.. The
Columbia & Port Deposit Railroad Company,
rendered q verdict for plaintiff for 81, 100.
The plaintiff sued for $1,000 damages for
the burning of house by sparks from an
engine of defendant.
The next case taken up was that Of Daw-
son Brothers to the use OF the George p.
Smith Middling Purifier Company VS.. George
p. Kennedy. This Is an action of scire
faelas on a mechanics lien TO recover q
balance OF S2,490, due for new roller
process put in defendants grist mill al
head of Sassafras. The plaintiff belongs In
Wilmington and the defendant In Cecil
county; Messrs. Constable and Hess Of the
Cecil bar and Levi @. Bird, Esq, OF Will
mington, for plaintiff; Jones and Hainei
| for defendant,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
n...I, Of ~. q. Fountain.

Wlliam O. Fountaih, late proprietor OF
the United States Hotel, died at his horne
corner OF Second and King Araets Mon1Iay
morpinc after protracted Illness. The
deceased was one Of the best known hotel
men on the Peninsula and was formerly
pycprjetor of the Capitol Hotel, Dover. he
came TO this city about three years ago as
orepretor of the United sEaEas Hotel, but
being unsuccessful and in poor Aaalth re-
tired from active business during the
a1tr,lraar
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
E,,..on,s NEW so.tn,n.,.r.

A Washington dispatch of Mondays
date, to the Baltimore papers, says: The
President to-day sent to the Senate the
name of Henry II. Gilpin to be postmaster
Mt Elkton, Md. The appointment was made
Mt the request Of ex-senator Gronme, and
the papers of Mr.. dilpin We're endorsed by
the other senators. Mr.. Gilpin is q
Justice OF the peace at Elkton, and is very
popular. His situation is looked upon as q
good one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
Death of an Extensive Manufacturer

David Trainer, proprietor and founder OF
the extensive mills near Trainers station on
the p, W. & d. railroad died, after pro-
tracted illness ON Saturday evening. The
weeks. but believing he had convalesced
sufficiently to go out visited his mills and a
relapse followed which resulted in his
death. Mr.. Trainer was possessed OF a large
amount Of property including his mills
which Will go to his sons who are members
of the flETa with the father in their opera.
zion. THE deceased was about 7Oyears OF
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
collision in lne ohristiana.

While sailing down the Christiana, Mon
terday, the schooner G. r. Bennett became
unmanageable and ran into the steamer
Yueateco, losing her main chain plate. She
also narrowly escaped crashing into tho
steamers FELTON, and Craigallion, When Off
the ship-yard of the Pusey & Jones Com
pany she was taken into custody by the tug
Marlin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24
A seaFord wedding.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
STAFFORD, Dec. 23-James r. Robinson, a
telegraph operator and a former resident OF
this town, and Miss Nettie Donoho, were
married at the residence of the bride yes
terday afternoon and left on the Norfolk
express for Philadelphia and other points.
The Rev. Mr.. Wootten of North Carolina,
oi1iciated
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-24

William Finstall, who was arrested in this
city about 10 days ago for forging tele-
gram and collecting money on the same,
has been operating his crooked business
near Dover. He gathered % cents from
Joseph Whitaker near Dover, and robbed
fine house Of Charles Weaver OF Willow
Grove of $40 cash, which he carried OH
after forcing an entrance to the premises.
pe was in custodySAere day or two, but
was discharged, and is now wanted by Con
etahle HutphinH,