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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
The MIinois Corn SUPPLY.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May According
to report of the 600 correspondents Of
the Illinois State Board of Agriculture the
Illinois corn crop of 1885 Of $50 ,g22 .29S
bushels exceeded the average crop of the
state for 10 years by more than 5000, 900
bushels. The amount of old corn ON hand
on May lst, 1856, was li2, ,l75 bushels
more than the average supply ON hand Mt
any corresponding date in seven years.
The aggregate number of bushels of old
corn reported still in the possession of the
producers May LIST, 1886, was 81, l07 ,027.
In 1855 there was ON hand at tile
corresponding period a little more than
50,0O0,U00 bushels in 1854, SO, 900, 900 :
in 1883, $4,000, 900; in 1882, 81, 0O0, 900 :;
in 1881, 72, ,0OO, 10000; in 1850, so, ,OOO, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

The improvements at Birmingham Park,
the new picnic grounds of the Wilmington
u Northern Railroad Company, near
Chadd's Ford, Pa, are progressing quite
rapidly. The large pavilion is nearly
completed and the construction of n
bridge across the Brandywine is well
under way. Next week tennis courts and
base ball grounds will be laid out and
swings, rustic chairs and benches, tables,
&C., put in position. The park is very
pretty at this time the trees being in
heavy foliage and the grass makes rich
carpeting. A siding close by is being laid
so that excursion trains may be stopped
directly on the grounds. Opening day
has been fixed for June 10th, which date
has been set aside for the annual excur-
sion of the Shields Library Association.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
Thinks He Is a Policeman.

A weak-minded individual who gives
his name as John Anderson and says he
lives in Lancaster, Pa, is willingly de-
t4ined at the police station until some of
his friends come forward to claim him.
He has a lofty desire to be policeman
and laboring under the delusion that he
has been appointed to patrolmansbip, he
yesterday donned an officers heavy winter
overcoat and kept up sentinel duty about
the hall. He practiced the gait and move
ments of dignifed cop and hopes to get
it down fine within few days. Laboring
under the idea that he is an officer of the
peace his fondest dream of advancement
has been realized and he struts about with
the mir of French field marshal. The
mans friends will be notified of his
whereabouts and it is expected they will
care for him,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
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100 MILES OF RIRK.
Growth Of the Telephone Isusiness
In Wilmington.


The recent list issued by the Wilmington
Telephone Exchange to its patrons contains
the names of about 450 subscribers. In
April, 1873, the exchange was established
here and at the outset there were but Is
subscribers. For the first year the growth
was a trifle slow, but since then the list has
been constantly lengthening, and during
the past three months nearly 30 names have
been added. As the service becomes more
extended, the benefits to subscribers In
crease commensurately and with the ratio
of the present growth of the exchange
maintained for five years, it is not
wide of the mark to say that there
will be upward of 1000 subscribers. The
average number of conversations carried
on over the wires per day is quito 5000 or
n tritle more, which is said to be greater
number per phone than any other exchange
in the country. Five operators are en-
ployed at the Wilmington Exchange and
their services are In constant demand dur
ing the day answering calls. By most
unique and ingenious arrangement which
combines In its construction all the latest
improved appliances the connections can
be made with the greatest facility and the
immense amount of work of the exchange
Is carried on in almost entire silence.
The service at this time rendered by the
Wilmington exchange requires the employ.
ment OF over 400 miles OF wire In this city,
and this immense volume is also being in
creased very rapidly. Beside the purely
local service, the line has ramifications
which will put the subscriber here in direct
communication with Philadelphia, West
Chester, Kennett Square, Avondale, West
Grove, Coatesville, Media, Downingtown.
Unionville, Parkerville, Swarthmore Col
lege, all in Pennsylvania, and Newark, New
Castle, Newport, Stanton, Yorklyn, Kia-
mensi In this State.
The service rendered is far more satisfac.
tory than it has ever been in the past, and
it is reaching that point of perfection which
the electricians have long been striving for.
The most serious faults existing is that
there is no way to enfore patrons TO a strict
observance of the rules as laid down for
operating the homes, which, If done, would
overcome all the imaginary annoyances
which subscribers encounter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
railroad Elec.ion at Easton.

The stockholders of the Delaware IL
Chesapeake railroad, which runs from
Oxford, Md, to Clayton, held their annual
meeting at noon yesterday at Easton.
Isaac Hinckley was president of the meet
ing, Robert Craven secretary, and 90, $40
shares of stock were voted at the election
for directors and officers. Those elected
were as follows President, Isaac Hinck-
ley; Secretary and Treasurer, Robert
Craven; Directors, Isaac Hinckley, James
B. Groome, Samuel Wetherill, Sr., S. M.
FELTON,, Wistar Morris, Edmund Smith,
John P. Green, David J. Cummins and
George v. Massey, Esq. The Pennsyl-
yania operates this railroad and is putting
it in excellent condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
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DEOORATION DAY.
Special Memorials for Cen. Grant
md Admiral dm PnnL.

Grant Post, G.. A. R., last evening re-
solved to send a floral tribute by special
messengers to the tomb of General Grant
on Decoration Day. A tribute will also be
sent to the tomb by the department of Della
ware. DR.. Grimshaw and Patrick Neary
will be the messengers for Grant Post and
Captain JamesM. Bryan for the department.
dupont Post, g. A. R., has Issued very
neat invitations to friends Of the post to at
tend Its Decoration day celebration on Mon
day, the 31st, when memorial services will
be held Mt the grave of Admiral s. f.
DUPONT. A special train will leave the W.
& N. depot, Water and French streets, at 10
a. M, on that day. Levi q. Bird, Esq will
deliver the address, and the usual O. A. Il.
ceremonies will be performed, Donations
of flowers are solicited and may he sent Ia
the post headquarters in tho Harkness
Building, Tenth and Market streets, Sunday
afternoon and evening, May 3Oth, or before
0 q. M, ON the 3lst, or TO William Haley oI
the committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
African Appointments.

The African Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference held its closing session in Phila-
delphia last week, Bishop Brown presid-
ing. The Rev. Peter Lowber was allowed
to withdraw from active service. The
Rev. I. A. Fernley, secretary of the Phil
adelphia Sabbath Association, who is to
deliver an address in Hanover Presby-
terrain Church, this city, tonight, was
introduced, and asked the cooperation
of the conference in preserving the sane
tity of the Sabbath. Among the appoint
ments announced were the following
Wilmington, George W. Brodie; Middle
town, Charles A. Farras Dover, t. A.
Cuff; Smyrna, John w. Norris; Mount
Friendship, Joseph Duffy; Camden, j. b.
Williams; Milton, I. N. Allen; Lewes,
John A. Woodlands; Seaford, ]. I. Ham
mond Frederick, John M. Proctor;
Laurel, Isaac d. Steward; Milford, A. NJ.
Buckley; Georgetown, Thomas A. Davis.
The Rev. j. w. Beckett, late pastor of
Bethel Church, this city, goes to Bethel
Church, Philadelphia, and the Rev. @. O..
Felts, formerly of this city, goes to Camp
bell Chapel, Frankford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

The lateness of the season is subject
of general remark among the farmers and
the backwardness of some of the crops is
quite noticeable. The rains have brought
the grass forward vigorously and the out
look for full harvests of hay is very
bright. The wheat in some sections looks
promising, while in others it has been
considerably damaged by the cold winter.
Corn is very backward in starting, and
much of the grain that was planted has
rotted, and in some sections there is u
great deal of replanting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
A Brute Founders a Horse.

Friday afternoon q young man named
Mervin Marrell hired horse Mt the livery
stable of John j. Dougherty x Brother. In
the evening he was found in the carriage at
Second and Walnut streets and the team
taken from him by employees of the owners.
DR.. Ward B. Rowland made an examination
of the animal and found that it had been
cruelty beaten and driven in such n way
that 1t was in the first stages of founder.
grift, agent of the Society for the Proven
tion of Cruelty to Animals, and warrant
sworn out for the arrest of Marcel, who was
found in disreputable house at Second
and Walnut streets. He was taken to the
police station, thence before Magistrate
Vandegrift, who gave him preliminary
hearing and held him to bail to appear
Saturday morning when he was fined $2t
and costs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

whelming defeat in the House to-day.
The final vote was l7S to 80 against the
scheme, more than two to one. The
majority is 80 overwhelming that there is
not the least probability that any subse-
quent effort to take it up will he success
full. The subject took up all the time of
the House and was discussed nj consider
able length. Energetic speeches against
the proposed subsidy we're made by
Messrs. Morrison aud Raudall. The
latter called attention to the curious spec
tacle presented by the Senate amendment
which involved an expenditure of
$4,000, 600, but which had not one word
Of executive suggestion or approval to
commend it. There was no estimate for
the appropriation. 1t emanated from the
Senate-a body which had been contend
ing for years against putting any general
legislation on appropriation bills. In vot-
ing upon this amendment he
wanted every member to range himself ON
the side where he expected to stay to the
end. Last year the Senate amendment,
similar to the pending proposition, had
been put through in the House by reason
of absenteeism, but he invoked every
man to SO record himself on this PROPOSE
tion now that he would not find it neces-
sary to absent himself hereafter.
Mr.. Blount of Georgia closed the debate
with an emphatic protest against this ap-
preparation, which he said was in viola
ton of the principal that general legisla-
tion should not be placed upon appropri-
alton bills.
When the vote was announced there
was a most vigorous demonstration of
applause from the enemies of the scheme,
who were found chiefly on the Democratic
side. The subsidy lobby, however, are
hopeful that they will be able to handle
the conference committee to which the
bill will now be submitted. This confer.
ence committee will in all probability at
first disagree, the Senate conferees insist
ing upon the Senates amendment provid-
ing for the subsidy, while the House con-
ferees will insist upon the non concur
renee in the amendment by the House.
Should the lobbyists, however, overcome
the conference committee and secure
favorable report, the vote in the House
to-day certainly indicates that the action
of its couferees will not be sustained.
An anti subsidy member said to-day
that if the Senate insists upon its amend
ment the House will allow the Post Office
Appropriation bill to fail before it gives
up its position, and if necessary keep
Congress in session until next November.
There is a disposition, however, on the
part OF Senators to favor receding from
the amendment, and it is understood that
Senator Plumb, who very strongly favored
the subsidy, is inclined to let it fall
rather than permit it to cause a deadlock
between the two houses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
A N4RRoW ESCAPE.
The Inmates of AN Insane Asylum
Hurried from "a TOttering Wing.

ST. LOUIS, May 2O.-The inmates of
tho insane asylum were thrown into con-
fusion yesterday afternoon by hasty
summons from DIR. Hurlburt, the super
intendent, to yacate the east wing of the
building, and seek more secure quarters
in the western wing. The occasion of
the commotion was the swaying of the
main floor and the cracking of the eastern
wall, which has been in shaky condition
for some time with every indication
of a general crash. The attendants
succeeded in removing the inmates
in the exposed portion when
shortly afterward portion of the wall
fell. There were in the hospital at the
time abyut $50 patients, about one-third
of whom were in the endangered section
and had the accident come unawares,
serious loss of life might have occurred.
As it was no one was injured The in.
mates are now crowded into one wing of
the hospital which has the capacity of
holding comfortably about one-third of
the number now i'll it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
No MoRmOS N0NsESsE FoR HAM.
H0w n Justice of Ihe Peace Made IL
Mnrnl for Wnrm0n MlssiOMssries.

Warm for vernon missionaries.
PIrTspuRG, May 2l.--A C0mmeaciai-
Gazette Fayette City, Pa, special says ;
Seven Mormon missionaries from UtaE
began series of proselyting meetings at
the Valley school-house in Washington
township, one mile south of this place
last Sunday. Their meetings were largely
attended and they baptized several con-
verts. The citizens became indignant and
demanded that the school-ho be closed
against them, but it was not done. Last
night the house was 'ovei flowed and at
the conclusion of the services Parker
Claybaugh, q justice of the peace, arose
and denounced Mormonism in speech
of half an hours length. He produced d
glass of solution of arsenic and challenged
the preacher to drink it, which he had
stated in his sermon that he could do
without harm. The preacher refused.
Claybaugh branded him as an imposter,
and the meeting broke up with a great
tumult, during which clubs, stones and
other missiles were used on the mission
aries. They fled for their lives, but were
so closely pursued by the mob that they
implored the protection of the justice,
who succeeded in calming the turmoil,
and conducting them in safety to theii
stopping places.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
A stcp-mother,s FIendi.h Act.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, May 21.-Particu-
lars of fendish crime, committed in
Lawrence county, this state, few days
ago, reached here to-day. A lady whose
name is withheld, of high standing in the
county, gave the alarm that her 7-years-
old step-son bad fallen into the we'll. A
neighbor soon rescued the little fellow,
who was in dying condition. He lived,
however, long enough TO tell that the
woman had beaten him nearly to death
and threw him into the well.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
wOuIdu't Pray as Commanded.

UoIumbns EGa-J sun.
An interesting story is told of our new
Bishop, the RI. Rev. L. A. Becker. 1t is
said he was a parish priest in Virginia
during the war. On one occasion his
church was within the Federal lines. The
colonel commanding ordered the priest to
pray for the President of the United
States. This Father Becker declined to
do, as he did not recognize in an army
officer the power to control his actions
He was arrested, but subsequently re-
leased, still firmly refusing to change his
courae.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

A well-dressed young mar, about 20 years
of age, who had given his name us James
Mullauky, from Cleveland, Ohio, committed
suicide in lodging house In Chicago, on
Thursday. He had taken sulphurlc acid.
He held clutehed In his right hand the pho
tograph of a young woman, and two other
photographs of young women were found,
one under HIS pillow, and the other on the
door.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

Friday m rning about II O'clock 1T
Pendletrn station, on the Pittsburg, Clncln-
natl st. Louis railroad, Engineer John
sheridan. of the fast express. saw an 1s-
months-old child crawl wlupon the track. He
reversed his engine and applied the air
brakes, hut, finding the engine could not be
stopped in time, he jumped In front OF II
snatched the child in safety from the track,
placed II at safe distance, remounted his
engine, took the train into Cincinnati and
said nothing OF his adventure. Passengers
on the train told the story.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

While the walls of the houses Nos. $40
and S42 Market street were being torn
down Thursday part of the front wall
came down with a crash, but no one was
hurt. The fall was due to the removal of
too much of the supporting timbers. As
they stand the walls are considered dan.
gerous and persons not employed there
are requested to keep away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
penth or oIiver ID. pnrrY.

Oliver H. Parry, one of the best known
residents of Brandywlne hundred, for
many years proprietor of Parry's Hotel
on the Concord pike, short distance
above this city, died Thursday after a
prolonged illness. The deceased was in
his 57th year, and has been suffering from
consumntion for long time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
Harc,s Corner STATION Op.ned.

The Delaware railroad has opened its
new station at Hare's Corner, and accom-.
mediation trains will hereafter stop there.
George G. Herman, telegraph operator at
New Castle, has been appointed the COM
pany's agent at Hnre's Corner and is now
in charge there. The station will be- a
great accommodation to people residing in
the vicinity and to those having business
at the almshouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

The Rev. j. b. Clark, pastor of the Presby-
terian Church OF New London, Pa, resigned
at a meeting OF the presbytery TO consider
his case. In March last Mr.. Clark refused
to preach to his congregation because his
salary was not paid to date and acted so
strangely that his resignation was the only
thing that would satisfy his Indignant con-
gregation. Three months salary was voted
him and his resignation takes Immediate
effect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

At the Pennsylvania state department in
Harrisburg, Friday, articles of merger
were filed between the Schuylkill River East
Side Railroad Company and the Phila-
delphia, Newtown Square and Chester Rail-
road Company, which roads will connect
with the Baltimore Il Philadelphia railroad,
and thus secure direct line from West
Chester to the Philadelphia & Reading rail-
road In Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

The will of William W. Deakyne, de-
ceased, Appoquinimink hundred, has been
probated and letters testamentary granted
Harry N. Deakyne. Thursday the
will of Catherine James, deceased, New
ark, was filed for record; letters testa-
mentary on the estate of Neil Mooney,
deceased, Wilmington, were granted Mary
e. and Bernard j. Mooney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
Ms. BAYARD,s AorToN.
10 Allays the Irritation Prevailing
Among New England FisherGnen.

Among New England Fishermen.
PORTLAND, ME-, May 22.-The information
published last night that Secretary Bayard
bias called tho attention of England to the
course pursued by Canada has done con-
siderable to quiet the irritation produced
among the owners OF fishing vessels BIZ the
silence of the administration.
It is the first intimation that has been re-
ceived here that any action was being
taken by the authorities at Washington. No
answers had been received to any kilograms
sent to the state department since the fish
cry troubles began.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

Tobacco Insecticide Soap will destroy
all insect life on flowers, vegetables, vines
and fruit trees, also on sheep, cows, horses,
dogs, pigs, fowls, &c. A desirable house
hold article for the destruction of moths,
bed bugs, feas, ants and cockroaches.
Absolutely safe to use and handle. For
sale only by William Springer d Co., 402
Market street, Wilmington, Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
Wearing ,he n. 4 q. Yn,form,

The passenger conductors and Other
trainmen ON the Delaware Western rail
road Thursday put on the regular uniform
of the Baltimore Il Ohio officials, which
they will wear regularly hereafter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

The United Milk Producers Protective
Association Of Pennsylvania, Delaware,
Maryland and New Jersey have fixed the
price of milk at Wholesale for June at 81
cents per quart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27
A Fine PropertY sold.

Edward Mendinhall of Newport has
sold his handsome residence and 10 acres
of land at that place to Joseph Il. Gould
of this city for about $4,000. Mr..
Mendinhall will shortly move to Will
mington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-05-27

Elizabeth Grebe, wife of Henry Grebe,
carpet dealer at No. 300 Market street,
died Mt her late residence yesterday week,
aged IS years. The burial will take place
on Saturday afternoon.