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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
AN OPPOSITION TELEpnoSE.
A Suggestion Drawn Ont by the rs.
n q. Applications.


Manager Brown of the Baltimore g.
Ohio Telegraph Company's office in this
city, has received the following, letter,
which explains itself:
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. Z, 1885 Dear
Sir: Observing statement that the court
had refused to grant a mandamus to compel
the telephone company in your city to
supply your office with telephone, it
occurred to me that 1t would be a good field
in which to organize company to furnish
telephone service at less than half the rates
charged now. If one or two of your enter
prizing citizens would take the matter in
hand and organize company with a
capital say of 100000, we would enter into
q contract with such company to allow the
use of our patents for one-fourth of the
capital stock of the company without any
royalty or further charge. Such company
could erect and organize an exchange Of
800 instruments at total cost
$50 per annum rental would yield
$4,000 per annum, besides, doubtless, you
could establish numerous private lines be-
tween your city and other points in Della
ware, which would pay you we'll. The cost
Of the instrument complete would not be
over $11. We have similar company In
operation In Maryland, which has an ex-
change Of several thousand instruments In
Baltimore. We have also many private
lines in Virginia, West Virginia and the
District of Columbia. Our instrument ia
acknowledged to be In every respect superior
to the Bell telephone. 1t would be we'll for
you to consider this matter and take ad-
vantage of this opportunity. would like
to correspond with you on the subject
Yours, truly, THos. H. GARDNER,
Secretary W.T.. G.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
The CIaristmas Quarterly.

The original story with which the
winter number of Strdeob7idge d; OIOthie7''S
Quarterly opens is from the pen of Julian
Hawthorne. It is weird narrative, the
scene of which is laid in Egypt; and it is
appropriately illustrated by F. e. Lum-
mis-. An artistic fashion-plute frontis-
piece furnishes the style, materials, and
colors for three dresses, designed by
Janet of Paris. Fashion is illustrated
and discussed through number ofpages.
Instructions for home dressmaking are
given, as we'll as for the making of crochet
dresses for children. Home art is repre-
sented by articles Oh crewel painting,
modelling raised flowers, cone and shell
work, painting on gold paper. and cork
mosaic also, an imitation of Smyrna rug
by means of that very simple and ingen-
ious contrivance, the parlor loom. The
useful dictionary of stitches is COM
| pleted in this issue. There is a season.
able article on children's parties,
with many illustrations of suit
able costumes, and directions
given for making them. The
indefatigable Johns wife tells how she
made money at home raising ducks. The
| Kitchen department receives the attention
of Miss Juliet Oorson, who is an authority
| of the first rank on such matters. The
four page song given with this number is
q composition by the celebrated song
writer, Curschmann. The melody is ont
of the kind that is easily caught; while
the words of "Proposal Apropos" are
such as will make some of the young lady
subscribers covetous. In additional to til,
foregoing, there is given n pattern-shee
supplement, containing diagrams for max
ing four articles of dress. A useful par
of the magazine is the concluding eight.
pages, which are devoted to the illustra
| ting, describing and pricing of the be
wildering variety of dry goods in whicl
housekeepers and others are interested
This method of purchasing supplies will
be invaluable to those who cannot trave
miles to buy the necessaries and luxurie
of life. Fifty cents year is the modeI
ate subscription price of the Quarterly
Published by Strawbridge g. Clothier
Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
ncn,h of george r.ouIdcn.

George Boulden of Welsh Tract, this
county, died at his home Thursday morr-
ing week, Of pneumonia. MIR. Boulden
attended the funeral of the late A. w,
Mitchell iu Elliton the Friday previous.
He was taken i'll on Saturday, symptoms
of pneumonia rapidly developing. Mr.
Boulden was son of the iate Jesse
Boulder, and spent his life in the imme-
diate vicinity of the place ON which he
was born. He leaves a large estate. He
was an ardent Democrat, always
deeply interested in the prospects and
policy of his party. He wasa member OF
the Glasgow Presbyterian Church, and as
one of its board of trustees exercised a
large influence in its affairs. His funeral
took place last Monday. The services
were held at his late residence at IL
O'Clock in the morning. The interment
took place at Glasgow Presbyterian Gem
etery. He leaves widow and large
family of grown children. Mr.. Boulden
was in his 18th year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
Painfully Injured.

About $50 O'Clock Friday afternoon
Mrs. Margaret Menough fell on the pave
ment in front of Russell's dry goods store
was taken to her home by George W.
Ortlip in Kirkwood House carriage. DIR.
Draper was summoned and set the broken
limb. Mrs. Menough is about 10 years OF
age and the mother-in-law of Captain
George W. Lackey of the steamer Republic,
with whom she lives at No.1104 Washington
pN,r
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

An untamed Nubian lion escaped from
his cage at Forepaugh's winter quarters,
Edgemout street and Lehigh avenue,
Philadelphia, on Monday week, and
attacked the elephant Bolivar. The king
of the forest leaped on Bolivar's head,
but the elephant threw him off. The lion
renewed the attack and Bolivar struel
him powerful blow with his trunk
stunning him, and then trampled the life
out of the beast. The body of the lior
was crushed almost to jelly. Bolivar
sustained only q few trifiing scratches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

Lydia Shipley, widow of Thomas shlpley. the
great anti-slavery advocate, died Friday al
har home in Philadelphia, aged "a years. Her
closing years we're passed at the residence Of
her son, 1893 Spruce street, that city. A cold
recently contracted hastened her death. The
funeral Of Thomas Shipley, 40 years ago, was q
memorable event. Nearly all the colored peo
Pile In the city, TO whom he had been warm
friend, followed him to his grave in the Friends
burial ground, Fourth and Arch streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

Joe Parker, a negro, said to be 1876
years old, died at the poor farm at Dallas,
Texas, Thursday. His last words were /:
"Wake up, for the great jubilee am
come" Parker had been slave in Ala
bama, Georgia and Texas for exactly 100
years of his life. He was the original
of "old Black Joe" in Milt. Barlow's
famous character song bearing that title,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
FERRIS REF0Rm SCHOOL.
To be Opened the First Monday i'm
january.

january
The managers of the Ferris Reform
School met at the farm owned by the
institution Thursday afternoon and
viewed the premises. The superinten-
dent-elect, William d. Pickels, has taken
up his residence upon the premises, and
nearly all the improvements are COM
pleted. Repairs to the old mansion have
been finished, and the roof of the new
building is being put on. The manage
ment were gratitied with the progress
being made looking toward getting the
institution into operation at an early date.
In the evening another meeting wasIheld
at the residence of DIR. Caleb Harlan and
the managers decided to open the school
for the care and training of incorrigible
boys on Monday, January 4th. Only
those committed by magistrate or other
duly authorized official will be received
at the school.
1t is probable that there will be a
formal opening of the institution and
that Governor Stockley, who has mani.
tested great interest in its establishment
as he does in all similar projects will be
invited to be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

Lewis E. Davis, the murderer of Police
Officer Peterson, whose life was saved by
the disagreement of the jury which tried
him for murder, will be given another
trial, probably at the February term of
court. The State strongly emphasizes
the fact that there will be no compromise
verdict, and whateverthe fate of the young
man may be will be left entirely in the
jury's hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

The U. s. S. Juniata, Commander b. +.
Harrington, has arrived at the Brooklyn
navy yard from a three-years cruise Off the
coast OF Africa and the Yokohama (Japan)
naval station. The ship will be put out Of
commission in short time and Commander
Harrington will proceed to this city and
spend few days as guest Of his brother
Austin Harrington, Esq. Shortly after the
first of the year the commander will pro-
ceed to Annapolis, where he has been as
signed to duty at the Naval Academy as
chief instructor in the astronomical depart
ment
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
AKentmoonsninsr 0nnrh,.

John Kelly, a moonshiner OF Kent county,
who has carried on the jug tavern business
below Dover for several months, was ar
rested by Deputy Marshal Hutchlns OF that
town Friday, and Saturday morning was
brought before u. 8. Commissioner s. r.
Smith. He waived u hearing and gave bail
In the sum Of $3.50, to answer at the next
term Of the U. s. District Court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
Wards New Occupation.

Ferdinand Ward was transferred Mon
day week from the stove shop in Sing Sing
prison, where he was obliged to select
castings and carry them to the stove
mounters, to the office of Perry Il Co.,
contractors, in the prison, where he was
set to work at bookkeeping. This is more
agreeable and eongenial to him. He gets
along very well at his new employment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

The jury empaneled by Coroner Fairlamb
of Chester, Pa, to investigate the death Of
John Sharpless, Friday held its final
meeting, and rendered a verdict Of "death
from blows administered by some unknown
person." The color OF the murderer could
murdered man and Jane Pratt, the only
witnesses who saw the murderer, testified
they could not say whether he was white OIL
black,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17
A s,.nn,ey I,,belea.

The steamer Clarence, owned in Phila-
delphia and Atlantic City, was seized
upon libel issued at the instance of
Lewis G. Righter for wages and caro- Of
the vessel by Marshal Newlin last week.
The writ was served at Seaford, where the
vessel is tied up, waiting a settlement Of
the case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

John W. Kelton died Friday at his resi-
dence at Kelton, Penn Township, Pa, aged 81
years. He was the last member Of a committee
Of five appointed by the Presbytery of New
| Castle to establish Ashmun Institute, now Linz
| coin University, I'm 1853 Mr. kelt0n was one Of
! the Grst directors Of the Baltimore Central rail-
road. 1faH
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

At meeting of the directors of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, last
week, Robert Garrett was reelected
president for the ensuing year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

DELAWARE'S BANKS.


Henry w. Cannon, comptroller of the
currency, reports as follows on the con-
dition of Delaware's 16 national banks,
on October 1st
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

are genuine things, SO enclosing the
wearer that but little else is seen, made
of rich material, plush, tinsel brocade,
satin, or perhaps in combination stylewiih
bordering of white fox, chenille or
feather trimming. Rough white wool
goods have showing and alone or
united with richer fabric, may be simi-
larly trimmed. Pelisse shapes are liked,
hut again their handsome wraps made
smaller and on the nlantelet order. But
these are not so serviceable and, there
fore, not so desirable as more protecting
shapes now that winter is upon us.
RosALIHD MAY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-12-17

Deputy Attorney-General Biggs then
moved that sentence be pronounced upon
Theodore f. Becker, who killed Horace l..
MeGinnis, and was convicted OF manslaugh-
ter. The prisoner was brought into court
and placed in the dock, and his wife also
came in, accompanied by a lady friend.
Becker stood up, and the chief justice
| imposed the sentence of the court, as fol
| lows: To forfeit and pay to the State o.
| Delaware fine of 81 900, besides the cost
| of prosecution, and to be imprisoned for 1
| term of three years, beginning with to-day
and ending on the 18th day OF December
| 1888,
Becker took the sentence without any ap
| parent emotion, but his wife broke down IL
| a fit of bitter weeping and hastily left th'
room. The prisoner was at once returned
| to the cells.
/ In relation to the Robinson case, Chic
Justice Comegys stated that the court o
oyer and terminer would be adjournet
until January Goth, 1886, when the applica
tion for a new trial would be considere'
and determined. AT that time another ses
be called to meet ON the FIRST day of tn
February term of the general sessions, +
try the Davis case, and also the Robinso
case, il a new trial should be granted.
After the disposal of some minor busines
at 1915 o'clock the court of oyer and tel
miner was adjourned until January 20tl
1886, and the superior court to the term
course in February.
The following applicants were granite
licenses for the sale Of liquor bythesuperiC
court of this county, before adjournment:
! Wilmington-William Mnhler, Jamt
McGrath, Peter Elmer, Henry r. Bringhurs
druggist: Catherine Ford, Margaret BurS
Brennan Il McAIanus, Patrick Magarit
Robert W. Chambers, John NJ. Newell, Jam
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25

The alarm of fire yesterday afternoon was
caused by flames issuing from the front win
dows of No. IA Prindle alley, occupied by
Jacob Smith. The house was the middle
one of block of brick houses 1t was COM
pletely Quilted. 1t is owned by Mr.. Thomas
G. Lewis and is. fully insured. Nearly all
the household effects of Mr.. Smith were de-
stroyed. He had an insurance of 5000
through Norths agency. It is not known
how the fire originated, as there was no stove
on the floor where it started, but it is sup
posed was caused by child's playing with
matches There was no one in the house at
the time excepting Mrs. Smith and her
youngest child. Mrs. Sroith fled with the
child in her arms to a neighbours house.
About 1 500 people gathered at the scene of
the blaze. 81
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25
FAIR HAVEN.

Gossip and Talk Here and There
A Little Girls Mysterious Trouble.
Edward Hallock is visiting friends in Bal
tinore.
George A. Bradnaek has returned from an
extensive trip in the South.
Mrs. ]. H. Bowditch, of Lloyd street, who
has been seriously i'll, is much better.
F. M. Wiser has completed two tenements
on Exchange street.
Mrs. A. Bradnack and son, who have been
visiting at Glare Mount, Virginia, have re-
turned home.
The Messrs. Blatchley have just completed
number of new tenement houses on Lloyd
street.
Elmer Culver has taken lucrative posi-
ton as shipping clerk fer the Mosley Manu-
featuring company of Hartford.
Ice in the river is seriously impeding nayi.
CATION. Even steamers are finding difficulty
in forcing passage.
The Second church will hold its annual
election of officers On Friday evening at
o'clock.
Captain B. F. Merriman, who recently re-
turned from three-years cruise
left last night to take charge of the brig Sarah
lore Wnlcn Will snorIiy SAL TOT brazil.
The Chautauqua circle will meet in the par
lors of the East Pearl street Metho dist
church this evening. An interesting pro
gramme has been prepared.
Martin Geisler has found valuable watch
charm, which the owner can have on appli-
cation.
A. Fl. Browns little daughter was recently
taken i'll with what was supposed to be ca
tarrhal fever. The child not receiving any
benefit from the usual remedies. Dr. Thomp-
son was called in and he performed an opera
ton which resulted in the finding of large
shoe button lodged in her nostrils. She is
now RAPIDLY recovering
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25

James Nelson Paigne, father-in-law of
Lawyer v. R. G. Giddings, died Monday at
Mr.. Giddings' residence in West Stratford,
aged eighty-six years, from disease of the
heart. While chorister in the church of
Sherman for twenty-five years he was absent
from his place only twice. He was superin-
tendent of the shoe department in the State
prison under Warden johnson, and after
ward in other places. He will be buried in
Sherman, his native town.
Mr. Edward Gillette, of Guilford, was
kicked by horse recently and one of his
ribs was broken.
Alexander McNickle, jr., of Norwich, and
Miss Clara Whitaker, of this city, will be
united in marriage this evening.
Mr.. Samuel Cleeton, for years tyler of the
l. o. o. F. hall, Orange street, has been con-
fined to the house for about a year.
Charles French, clerk on one of the Old
line New York boats, has painted a picture
of the schooner ]. D. Dewel under full sail
Mr.. Clark Peck is gradually improving and
was able TO see number of friends yester-
day.
Mr.. William Gay, formerly in the book
business in this city, has concentrated all his
book business and branch agencies at his
headquarters in Warren street, New York
city. His health, which has been impaired
for some time past, combining him to his home
in Brooklyn, is nearly restored.
Mr.. Curran, the undertaken on Congress
avenue, left for Asheville, South Carolina,
yesterday to be absent five or six weeks for
the benefit of his health, which has been
delicate for year past.
James P. Greed, of Meriden, who has been
suffering from carbuncle on the spine for
some tine past, died early yesterday morning.
Mr. Greed was member of the Washington
council, Knights of Columbus, and the Meri-
den Mutual Aid, and other societies
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25
kN1eHrs oF ceLUmRus.

The Rapid Growth and Spread of the
Knfshts-Some of the Features of
This New Benefit and Social Organi-
zatxom.
The Knights Of Columbus have applications
from Thomaston and Hartford which will be
granted soon. The names adopted by these
proposed councils are 'Atlantic" and "Char-
ter Oak" The order will hold it's annual
convention at Meriden, May 8. The seven
teenth council of the organization was insti-
tuted at New London Monday evening. It
is named the Seaside" The installation
was by Su creme Councillor Mullen of this
city The first degree was worked by Past
S. K Cosgrove of New Haven, assisted by
Deputy S. K. Mccarthy Of Middletown.
The second degree by 6. K. Andrew Smith
of Hartford, assisted by Deputy g. K. Scan
lon of Hartford. The third degree by J. T.
Mullen, assisted by Deputy G.. K. j. Nc
Namara of Norwich. There was fine ban
quet. The Knights of Columbus fill place
that has long been vacant among our Catho-
| lie citizens. Under the excellent manage
ment of the officers it cannot be otherwise
| than successful. The Knights have about
sixteen councils now in the State. The first
was started only about couple of years ago.
The order was originated out of the lack of
| any secret society which was in consonance
with the tenets of the Roman Catholic
church. While open to all men whose moral
| character is worthy of approval and debar-
ring none so qualified, irrespective of their
religious belief, it is acceptable to the Roman
Catholic church simply in that it does not
forbid the revealing the secrets of the
order by Roman Catholic to
the priest. This is the point wherein other
secret organizations are objected to by that
church. Of course the organization has a
'fgoat" and the interest is greatly enhanced
from the fact that the goat is healthy and
adapted to the welfare of the society. The
organization has also an endowment fund
and pays benefit on the death of any mem
Der. The initiation fees go to form perma-
nent fund for death benefits and on the
death of a member 81 assessment is laid.
There are. now about 1 800 members, which
gives 81 800 benefit. These are some of
the features of this new and growing organi-
cation.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25
INSIDE HIS TIME.
Ran rhirsy-six miles Yesterday.

Elson. the well known Meriden pedestrian,
Yesterday ran from that city to New Haven
and back, he wagering So against $40, put
up by F. B. Flynn, of Meriden, that he
could cover the thirty six miles inside of
seven hours He left Meriden at 11:06, ar
irving here at 2:20 He ate big dinner at
Hemingway Smiths saloon in Custom House
SQUARE, and after fifteen minutes stop here
trotted off for Meriden. Elson won, arriv-
ing in Meriden at $50 o'clock.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25

J. E. Andrus, Wesleyan '62, has presented
to his alma mater new Theological micro
SCOPE.
The college celebrated the appointment o
Professor Phelps as minister to England b,
. couple of bonfres very early yesterday
morning.
During the cold weather some freshmen il
Shelf. put the thermometer out of doors un
til the time of recitation. The professor see.
ing how cold it was in the room dismissed
the class without hearing the recitation.
The Shelf Y N. @. A. met last evening.
The subject of the meeting was "a foolish
decision promptly reconsidered.n
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25
LOCAL NEWS.



The April number of the Century is fo1
sale by 7. II. Pease & Son.
The Connecticut Reporters association
will probably hold their pext annual reunion
in Hartford on Fast day, April 8.
st. Thomas church, Hartford, will have a
boy choir of thirty voices. Its first appear
ance will be ON Easter Sunday.
The 18th of March is the average time for
opening navigation on the Connecticut river.
But this year the barges cannot start much
before April i.
Red Cross lodge No. 1852, Sons of St.
George, hold their regular monthly sociable
in their lodge room in the Lyon building on
Chapel street this evening,
The counterfeit one-cent coin can be readi-
iy distinguished by its red color and lack of
sharp outlines. On account of the softness
of the metal the edges are easily worn.
Mrs. Eliza Moore, of Boston, the world re-
nowned and highly celebrated trance clair
voyant, has removed to 100 Church street,
near Chapel. Cut this out and call early.
The Central association of Congregational
ministers meets in New HavenTuesday morn
Ing, April Z, to examine applicants from
the Yale Theological seminary for licenses to
preach.
Mrs. George Roetzzer died in Milford at
the family residence on Lafayette avenue on
Saturday evening, aged thirty-three, of con
sumption She leaves a husband and four
children.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-03-25
FIRE LAST EVENING
I'm Barber BrOs.' silver Plating Sh
Loss $1,000.

I'm Barber BrOs.s silver Plating Shop
Loss 1000.
The alarm of fire sounded from box 621
last evening about 7:15 was occasioned by a
fire in the molding room of Barber Bros. sill
yer plating shop on Auburn street. The
building is small structure one story high
and was used for casting molds for silver
plating. Three men work in this building
during the day and at night fire is left in
store for the purpose of drying the molds for
use in the morning, and the fire is supposed
to have originated from this cause. Mr..
Barber claims 81 900 loss by the fire, includ-
ing the tools used by the workmen. The
loss is well covered by insurance.