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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10

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Mr.. William Dean of Newark, Del,
announced that he had been engaged in
wooden mills for 81 years, entering one
at years of age. He said: 81 want to
say than am no longer woolen manu-
facturer. They have protected me SO
that / am no longer woolen manu-
facturer, but simply, n shoddy manu-
facturer. Why? Because there is no
duty on your old clothes when you have
done with them. can buy them as
cheap as any old clothes in the world. !"
He would like to go back to his old busi-
ness, 81 want free WOOL" he stated.
s'As an American l am the equal of any
johnny Bull or Frenchman. have been
among them and have seen what they
can do. / can manufacture yarn
and other goods and pay the
present price of labor and do it
cheaper thnn they can. We do
net raise all the various kinds of wool
in this country, nor can you make cloth
equal to those made abroad ont of any
wool raised here. Why not let us have
these foreign wools, not only to clothe the
American people, but to make woolen
goods for the people of the world ?" This
is q practical question. It cannot be
answered by sheer theorizing, or by as
slmptions. Your protectionist says pro-
| lection is necessary to woolen manufac-
| ture. The actual manufacturer answers
| that it has driven him out of the business.
| Your high tariff theorist says that you
cannot keep the home market without
| protection. Your working manufacturer,
with his fortune at stake on the correct
ness of his opinion, says that with free
wool we can compete in the markets oi
the world. The latter speaks for the in
terest of great industry and nation O
consumers. The former speaks of San
Randall's seat in Congress.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
RureIars AT the IaighiantIs.

The gang of burglars that have been
operating at the Highlands recently have
been qnite busy for time. On Friday
night they attempted to force an entrance
into the houses of John s. Miller and
William Young. At the latter place they
were heard and Mr.. Young in trying to
reach vantage point where he could
shoot effectively into the party, scared
the thieves away. On last night the
house of Ellen and Alice Banning was
entered, but the burglars did not succeed
in capturing any spoils as they were
evidently scared away. The large watch
dog which has guarded the Banning house
successfully against intruders during the
winter was poisoned week ago. The
Highlanders are hopeful of being able to
come within gunshot of the thieves, in
which event they will make reduction in
the gang.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
High Praise indeed.


New 4 ork lTluune.
The Presidents refusal to accept the
resignation of the Secretary of the Treasury
in the hope that by fall MIR. Manning may
be entirely restored to health and able to
perform his duties, will meet with hearty
approval on all sides. There is no telling
who would be his successor, and as the new
man would have to be Democrat, the
chances are all against getting any one
equal to the present incumbent in ability OF
with frmness enough to Withstand the
pressure OF the silver wing of his party.
The Tribune has frequently approved the
secretary's course, aud to emphasize that
approval we need only to repeat now what
we said so late as Thursday morning last
that no Republican will hesitate to thank
him for his efforts to keep good the gold
reserve, and to prevent dangerous expan
sion in the circulation of the silver notes
May the sick secretary's health and strength
soon be restored, and the nation be saved
from the possibility Of Democratic heat
| for the treasury department who is not I
Republican In his financial theories.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
WILLIAM s. RUsHroN.
Tribute TO "A Hero Who Died nt Ellis
PObr.

NbtltuuHtCdtoAs
One year ago to-day William Rushton, an
engineer on the Delaware division, lost his
life Mt his post OF duty, leaving loved and
loving wife and a little baby daughter. Mr..
Rushton was young man who had worked
his way, by faithful perseverance, from the
bottom round of the ladder to his respon-
ible position. He was general favorite
among his fellow employees, who revere his
memory most sacredly. His noble character
Is enshrlned in the hearts Of all who knew
him, especially In the hearts of his fellow
workmen. May his rest be sweet.
ArFEorIoNATELY TO HIS MEMORY.
He sleeps, but his valor forever shall live;
He rests, and our hearts kind token would
give;
He Is gone, but his memory never shall die,
For the deed is recorded in mansions on
high. ..M-
The wife and the babe in sadness may grieve,
In the fountain Of cleansing oh may they
believe,
For God is most gracious, and he will pro-
vide,
At his bidding the waves of affection sub
side.
Oh Brother, sleep on In tranquility sweet,
On the strand of the river again We shall
meet;
No sorrow can enter, but the pure and the
Just,
Who alone in the power of heaven shall
trust.
HIS FRIENDS.
WILMINGTON. June Cd. 1886.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
temperance state Convention.

A State convention "in the interests of
temperance and reform" is called to meet
at the Court House Hail. Dover, on June
22d, ''to nominate governor and repre-
sentative in Congress-, and transact other
business" The call makes the following
appeal
''Realizing the fact that our ballots are
the only effective weapons with which to
subduethe rum power and stop its awful
ravages, we call upon all good citizens to
unite with us In our efforts to secure this
end Meet in your respective hundreds on
and alternates to the convention. Informa-
tlon as to the number of delegates and Or
ders for excursion tickets by railroad will
be furnished by Alfred 0awthrop Of Will
mlngton for New Castle county; W. N:
Brown of Wyoming, for Kent county, and
IL. @. Lewis OF Laurel, for Sussex county
1t is signed by II. A. Cooper, chairman,
Morton, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
THE PENINSULA.

George Reynolds and others have con-
tracted with j. W. Abbott g. Bro. to build
nm oyster boat of the following dimensions:
3S feet keel, "A feet beam; Al feet depth OF
hold; schooner rigged, and to carry. about
90 tons of oysters. She will be use to dredge
oysters on their beds in the bay.-MtDord
Chronicle.
A libel suit for $4,000 has been brought
apaInst james N. Todd, editor Of the Denton
Union, by Elijah Hignutt The former pub
lished an account OF the scandalous conduct,
without mentioning names, OF n crowd OF
men who, 1t alleges, destroyed, on the
night of May Oath, the young corn and cut
down between 20 and 80 young fruit trees
on the farm of George II. Collins, living
near Concord, Md.
A good story is told OF il wedding In a
peninsula Methodist Church whereat a
prominent divine, who was to oflciate,
ilnding himself and congregation in the
church considerably in advance OF the
bridal party, finally asked that some one
should strike up hymn to improve the
time. good brother started oil, Just as
| bridal party entered the church, with the
hymn commencing "Come on, my partners
| In distress r'-C Cambridge Chronicle.
Frederick Barkman, who keeps store or
/ the road between Chestertown and Milling
ton, has a big dog. Last Sunday week while
this dog was busily scratching out some
thing that lives under ground, MIR. Bark
man thought 1t would be good iok!
to crawl up behind, give a snarling bari
and suddenly grab the industrious anima
by one Of his hind legs. Mr.. Barkman di'
so. Quick as thought tho dog turned AM
grabbed his jocular master by the proboscit
making his teeth meet through that promi
nent feature before he saw his mistake. MI
Barkman senslbly acquitted the dog OF a
blame and did not punish him.
The Eastern Shore. Telephone Compan,
at a directors meeting held in Centreyill
last week, advanced the rates for sendin
messages 20 cents to all points, which doe
not include an answer. II answers are n
quired the answer will be considered as
, message and charged for at the same RAJ
as message. A conversation over the wi
between two persons will be charged.
cents. AS there are some points on the III
which are not paying, 1t was resolved tn
| unless guarantee could be obtained fro
. some responsible persons at these places
y insure the cost Of maintaipipg tho line
4 these points the phones would be taken 0
at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10

A horse attached to wagon belonging to
a milk dealer named Edward Banks, which
Market street between Fourth and Fifth
broke its halter Saturday and, runiiug
away, crossed over to the west side OF
Market street and colllded with horse and
buggy belonging to John t. Hayes of Red
Lion hundred. Mr.. Hayes horse was
knocked down and Mr.. Banks team fell
upon it. Many spectators rapidly gathered
and for n few minutes there was much ex.
citement. Fortunately nobody was hnri
and the only damage sustained was the In
Fiction Of a slight cut on one of the legs o.
Mr.. Hayes horse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
sEoRETABF MASsISe.
He Tenders isis Resignation and
Takes "a Leave of Absence for Four

Months,
WASHINGTON, June 4.-The rumor ahoat
to-day that Secretary Manning had re-
signed proved to be correct. Friends of
Mr.. Manning say that he was very 10Th to
retire from the cabinet Up 10 within y,
short ti1Ie he has believed that he would be
able, after time, to resume his duties in
the treasury. He finally decided to yield TO
the advice OF his physicians, who assured
him that he would put his life In jeopardy
by again entering upon his arduous ami
perplexing labors. Mr.. Manning's retire
ment will be greatly regretted 10 Washing
ton In both official and social circles. For
the present the duties of secretary will he
performed by Assistant Secretary Fafrchild.
strong impression prevails that should
Mr.. Manning insist upon the acceptance of
his resignation, Mr.. Fairchild, after return
ing from his leave Of absence, will be pro-
NOTED to the vacant portfolio.
Mr.. Manning sent his letter of resignation
to the President on May Goth, and urged the
poor condition of his health as reason
why he should be permitted to retire. In
his reply the President said
tsYou have placed your resignation In my
hands. My responsibility here begins, and
] know that the responsibility will bn met
and the wishes Of the people of the land
fully answered when / ask you to postpone
for while any insistence upon tho acoept
final conclusion thereon may he delayed
until the effects of continued rest and f. O.
dom from official care upon your cnHditinn
may be better tested. / therefore earnestly
request you to accept II leave of absence
until the first day OF October next. when, il
you desire 1t, the question Of your r'signa-
tion may be resumed, with, perhaps, hctter
means OF Judging all the facts and proba-
bilities which should be considered In its
determination.
Hoping that you will consent 70 this sug-
gestion,and trusting that your encouraging
progress toward restoration to health may
continue, 1 am, Eaithfully. your friend,
GROVER CLEVELAND"
Secretary Manning has accepted the
Presidents suggestion and will allow his
resignation to lie over until his leave OF
absence shall have expired. He and Mrs.
Manning, accompanied by Mr.. Joseph W.
Miller, commissioner Of internal revenue,
and Mrs. Miller, will leave Washington to-
morrow afternoon at 8 o'clock for Hot
Snrinpa Va
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10

Harry Lacey, tramp aged about 80
years, while attempting to steal ride
from Baltimore to Philadelphia, fell from
freight car at the west yard Friday
morning. A severe cut was inflicted on
the back of the head and his right arm
was anputated by car wheels passing
over. Some trainmen found him
lying alongside the tracks and
brought him to the hospital at
the p, W. & B. railroad station, where
his injuries were dressed by DIR. Draper,
assisted by Detective Jones, after which
he was sent to the almshouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
Ordination, Of a RIshop.

The establishment of the first African
Wesley M. E. Church in this city and the
ordination of Bishop.elect w. H. j.
McDade of Philadelphia, the second
bishop of that denomination and who is
to preside over the First Episcopal dis
trict, comprising Delaware, Pennsylvania,
Maryland and Virginia, occurred Sunday
at the old Masonic Hall, on Twelfth
street between Orange and Market. During
the day there were three services, all of
which were we'll attended. The Rev.
Charles H. Ross of Philadelphia preached
in the morning and the new bishop was
ordained in the afternoon and preached
in the evening. The new congregation is
small and will hold services in the old
Masonic Hall. Bishop. McDade is an
intelligent man and an earnest church
worker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
MISS BAY4RD's PROPHECY.
That lIss Folsom Would Eie the
Presidents Wife.
In,1ti,,aea Atnaripnn

That lhlsS Folsom Would Be The
Presidents Wife.
Baltimore American.
It is said the ceremony will take place
in the Blue Boom, which in some respects
is the handsomest of the suite OF
rooms leading from the East Room. 1t
was in the Blue Room, only few weeks
after President Cleveland's inaugu alton,
that, at one of the first Saturday after
noon receptions oi Miss Cleveland, Miss
Folsom stood with mr. and as
sisted in receiving tine guests. She
was then making her first visit TO
the Executive Mansion. The whole
scene was new to her, and she, like Il
frank young girl made no disguise of the
interest which it created in her. She was
really more intent in Watching the long
line of new faces, as it swept by in its
waving course, than in doing her share of
the receiving, and was more than once re-
minded by little tap on the shoulder
| from Miss Cleveland, and Strengthened up
with n shake Of her beautiful chestnut
locks. Many of those who passed along
stopped to look back at her and exclnin
what pretty girl she was, and how fresh
looking and ingenious.
IL is recalled that on this occasion Misi
Kate Bayard, then apparently in the full
bloom of life and with the promise ol
long years before her, who was gazing n
her, spoke of her beauty, and then added
''She will soon be President Olevelandl
wife, Whether this was a mere passinl
remark whether Miss Baynrd then diyinei
the Presidents intentions, or whether sh
spoke with the spirit of prophecy, canno
, be known, Her remark at the time ni
tncted nv attention, because every ON
| looked urhn Mr.. Cleveland asa confrme
bachelor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
TIE PEACH oRoP.
An Investigation that Resulted i'm a

MOst Favorable showing.
Special Correspondenceo of Gazette and Journal
MrDDLETowN, June 3.-The howl of the
"June Drop of peaches doesn't scare our
growers worth cent. They are hoping
the drop will be many more than fearing
it. Their trees are too full and could not
bear mp under the load of fruiteyen when
it is half matured. Having m oppor-
tunity last Tuesday, EVERY EVENINGS
correspondent visited and inspected
several orchards in Cecil county, Mary
land, and did not find dozen diseased
peaches in any one of them. The recent
and continued rain has been of great
benefit, inasmuch as it prevented that
worst of all enemies-the unknown worm
not accepted-the curculio, from getting
his work in. Consequently the infant
fruit is of uniform size, and beyond harm
from the curculio. In W. X. Lockwood's
orchard a 15.inch twig containing 27
healthy peaches was cut from Craw-
ford's late tree. This is remarkable for
that variety of fruit. About one week
from now fair estimate of the seasons
crop can be made.
The rain of the past two days has been
very much against wheat, as it is heavy
and falling down.
The army worm has put in its appear
auce in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant,
and is cutting wheat and corn terribly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
EEMININE BoYCorrERs.
The w. G. 4. u. BOycOtts an Ice
Company for lts Presidents Action


RocKFoRp, ILL.,, June 5.-There is con-
siderable sensation here over novel boy
colt which has been inaugurated. Some
days ago Mr.. Leonard, president of the
Leonard Ice Company, signed, with others,
an application for liquor license for Mrs.
Henry, respectable lady, who has kept
restaurant for15 years.
The prohibition paper publishes the ap-
plication and the names Of the signers and
when the members of the Woman's Christ
ian Temperance Union saw Leonard's s name
a letter from their secretary was received in
which 1t was stated that as long as Frank j..
Leonard had signed q liquor application
they would be Obliged to discontinue TAX
ing ice from him.
Mr.. Leonard has now replied to the letter
in which he says he has donated more to
the Woman's Christian Temperance Union
than all profits on ice they have taken oil
him and he adds; +" / thank the Lord am
not dependent on any institution that makes
boycotting its basis of operation. The time
may come when you will wish to get Ice
from us but If this is your plan of work
would sooner throw 1t into the river thar
sell it to you.''
The temperance ladies are greatly agi
tated over his reply and 1t is said all hav'
determined to enforce the boycott vigor
/ ously,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
wnMrNaroS, June I'd, 1886.
wilmington students at Reading

Wilmington students at Hea0hnR.
Prof. Graham and his class of high
school boys who went to Reading on Sat
urday morning spent the day pleasantly
in the metropolis of Berks county. The
party reached its destination at 1890 o.
m. and was met at the W. d N. station
by committee from the graduating class
headed by Prof. Schmucker. A visit was
paid to the Eckert smelling furnaces
where the boys witnessed the casting of
pig iron and also the various processes by
which iron is brought from the ore. Prof.
M. E. Scheibner, principal of the high
school extended the visitors hearty well
come in neat speech and invited them
to dinner, which had been prepared for
their entertainment. The high-school
building was inspected and points of in
terest about the city were visited to the
enjoyment of the Wilmingtonians. The
Reading boys accompanied their guests
to the railroad station, where the latter
boarded the train at $40 p. m. for home,
amid rousing cheers from their hosts. The
Wilmington lads and Prof. Graham were
| delighted with the trip and speak in
highly enthusiastic terms of the reception
| rendered them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
EARLY ARRIRALs.
The Mosquitoes Hero In Force and
Thirsty for GOres

The early advent of the mosquito in
this vicinity and in fact all sections con-
tiguous to the Atlantic coast is a subject
of popular comment, though a disagree
able theme. They have rarely if ever put
in an earlier appearance than thy did
this season and the vigor of their appe
tites makes their presence unusually tire
some. In some sections of the city these
pests are simply uncomfortable, and while
they have not gotten inside the houses
yet they have strength sufficient to make
delay on the front steps painful, not to
say perilous.
At Rehoboth and Lewes the mosquitoes
are said to be in almost undisputed pos
session, and the few people who have
gone to the shore to enjoy it tits best are
in distress over the situation and, unless
the plague pretty soon abates, they will
boat retreat to more elevated location.
The presence of this nuisance in such
swarms is accounted for by the direction
of the wind and the damp weather, and
an abatement of the cause of their pres
ence will doubtless bring about their dis
appearance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
REaIsTER BRADFORD.
Governor StockIey Fills the Vacancy
at lbe COuFt-hOuse.

at ahe tOuft-hOuSes
John X. Bradford, Esq, was Friday
appointed by Governor Stockley register
of wills for New Cnstle county to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of the
Hon. Ignatius @. Grubb. He received
his commission on Saturday and was
qualified.
The appointee is son of James Brad
ford of this city and is about 80 years of
age. He was educated ut Tyrol, Austria,
and also graduated from the Georgetown,
d. O., College in 1878. He entered the
office of Victor dupont, Esq and
read law and was admitted to
practice in the courts of this
State in 1882. Mr.. Brldfor has
since prncticed his profession and has
shown a marked aptitude in the prrsenta-
tion of his cases. He is personally quite
popular and, although staunch Demo-
crat, has never taken what may be re-
garded as a leading part in politics.
Mr.. Bradford was very strongly backed
for the position, and his candidacy was
SO generally popular that it was practi-
cally without opposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10

Fifty applicants for second and third
grade teachers certificates pre- sented them
selves for examination before State Superin-
tendent T. N. Williams in school No. Sat
urday. OF the whole number three We're
Young men; three from Pennsylvania, one
from New Jersey, SIX from this city, and the
rest from various parts OF New Castle county.
The candidate from New Jersey after glanc-
ing over the examination papers, Withdrew,
tassed through four examinations on his
native soil, but the Delaware standard was
beyond his capacity. The candidates were
examined in arithmetic, grammar, geog.
raphy, history, reading, orthography and
writing. SO many applicants have never
before presented themselves at any exam
| nation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
The DeInware Congressmnn.

From the washington Repufl llcan.
Editor National Republican: You are
mistaken in saying he wants the navy en-
gines built in England. He wants them
built in our country. He wants them
built at Wilmington. His vote in COM
mittee was only to give the honorable
Secretary some discretion in the matter.
This surely was reasonable in my States
representative, with his intellectual,
faithful, kindly spirit; one whom no
hight of political honors can ever cause
to forget his humble neighbors.
ROBERT RODNEY, U. s. N.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
A e,nocratic walk.over.

The municipal election Saturday after
noon resulted in complete Democratic
triumph, the Democrats eiecting the
President of Council, city y-streasurer, one
assessor, eight of the ii members of
Council and IL of the 26 election inspec-
tors. The vote was light, footing up
6,210 for president of Council against
9, 9,246 for mayor last year. The Republi-
can vote fell off 1880, and the Democratic
vote 971. So Indifferent were the Repub-
licans in the upper wards that they
allowed the Democrats to elect council.
man in the Eighth and barely saved Mr.,
Miller in the usually reliable Fifth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10

PITTsBuRa, June 5.-A Scottdale, Pa,
special says: A fire broke out here at $50
o'clock last night and spread SO rapidly
that for time It was feared that the town
would he entirely destroyed. The flames
were finally checked, but not until eight
business houses had been consumed and
a number of other buildings torn down
to stay the progress of the flames. The
fire started In the Enterprise store on
Broadway and was caused by an explosion
of a lamp in the hands of little girl. The
total loss was $780, 900, on which there was
very little insurance. The little girl In
whose hands the lamp exploded is missing
and many suppose that she has perished in
the flames. William Schwartzanruber, q
fireman, fell from two-storied house and
WAS badly. but not fatally hurt.