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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
NEWS OF LOCAL INTEREST.
EFFORTS TO KEEP rHE SIR VER-
BRO0K WATER PURE.
Odd Fellows In hsostem-- Meeting Of
The supreme Grand hodEe--Deia-
wRreRns Arranging 90 Atiends

Tho annual session OF tho Sovereign
Grand Lodge l. o. o. +. will convene at
Boston on Monday, September goth, and
promises TO be one OF tho most Interesting
conferences Of the august assemhlage Of
recent years. Immediately after the last ses-
sion Of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, when
II was decided to assemble this year at
tho Huh number of Odd Fellows Of this
city formed nn association to attend tho
coming meeting, and since that time have
had occasional meetings and there are now
about 20 members who have paid up con-
siderable sum into the treasury, for the
purpose of meeting the expenses OF the
trip. An exceedingly low rate for trans
portation has been secured which will
enable Odd Fellows to visit the City OF
Culture and remain during the week OF the
session cheaper than they have had the
opportunity OF doing before. The hotels
also have made cheap rates for the order, 80
that the journey and the sojourn can be
made at u less cost than ever In the past.
The now organization, Patriarchs Militant,
will participate In tine exercises and will
form one OF the speei0lis 1uterestlng fea-
tures. This department will be under the
enthusiastic leadership of Lieutenant
General Underwood OF Kentucky, and n
parade of the handsomely equipped and
excellenily drilled organization will make
an imposing and brilliant pageant.
Tht. Representatives from the Delaware
Grand Lodge are DIR. Il. W. Cooper, Cam
den, Alexander Guthrie and Edwin Hirst,
Wilmington. Grand Marshal John j. Jakes
of Wyoming an officer OF the Sovereign
Grand Lodge will also attend its session
In Boston.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
IN oHANOERY.
Injunction Suits Pending Against
tile New Morocco Factory.

tne Now NhOEDCCV eCtpHts
It was stated some time ago In the
GAZETTE that parties owning property on
Silverbrook below the city limits were talk
ing OF obtaining an injunction against Ford
a. Ryan to prevent the discharge Of refuse
from the new morocco factory which they
are building at Second and Webb streets.
The talk has since been followed by action,
and two cases have been brought before the
chancellor. The first was brought by Ann
d. Forman, praying for an injunction 70
prevent Thomas Ford, Peter j. Ford and
Thomas II. Ryan from discharging any
noxious matter, animal refuse, mineral
poison, or other matter that will pollute
the water of Silverbrook. In this case a
preliminary Injunction was granted, and
the hearing of the prayer for permanent
injunction was deferred.
The Jessup Il Moore Paper Company,
whose works are at the mouth of Mill creek,
Of which stream Sllverbrook Is a branch,
have also presented q petition to the chan
cellor praying for n rule on the Messrs.
| Ford and Ryan to show cause why an in
| junction should not be issued enjoining
F.! them from emptying deleterious matter into
the brook, and also praying for restrain
| ing order. In the latter case no hearing has
/ yet been given, but argument will be heard
| between this date and September.
| In City Council Thursday night Ann d.
| Formnn, DR.. Joseph p. Stidham and the
Jessup 4 Moore Paper Company presented
| n paper recitlng that they had been informed
| that sewer was about to be constructed In
| or adjoining the bed of Silverbrook down
| Webb street from Second to Front. They
requested that no permits be granted tc
any one to tap this sewer, and concluded
with the notice that II the city did grant
permits to tap the sewer before the present
cases In ehancery are determined 1t might
result in compelling them to join the city
as defendants In suits to protect tlieii
rights.
The property owners will contest every
step in the process of changing silyerbroob
from sylvan stream to city sewer. Com
mehts are made to the effect that the change
must come, hecanse, aside from the Ford 4
Ryan factory, the city is improving ou
there and drainage system must be estab
lished, for which Silverbrook will have to b.
used as Il main artery. 1t is believed tina
these preliminary sr!ts VIZ be fcloTvc1 j
due course by suits for damages by thu
owners bordering on the stream, and tina
prolonged litigation will ensue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
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THE PREsID sN1'S ia UNT.


Accompanies Wy
ne Passes Through NiIiningtOn.
President Cleveland, Secretaries Bayard
and Whitney aud Private Secretary Dan.
Lamont passed through Wilmington at
{. .2S o'clock last night week on the way to
Albany to participate in the bi.ceptennial
celebration of the founding of the capital
city of the Empire State. They rode in
Cornelius Vanderbilt's handsome private
car attached to the congressional limited,
which covers the distance between Wash
ington and Jersey City in 81 hours.
A large crowd had assembled at the L. /,
w. & b. railroad station to await the ar
rival, and as the train drew in the car was
surrounded by a large crowd in anxiety to
see the President. His excellency occupied
seat close by Secretary Bayard on the
north side of the car and sat by the open
windows. All eyes were centred on the
President and various complimentary ex-
clamations were given out by the crowd,
to which lie responded with courteous
nod. Secretary Bayard bowed to few
aequaintances in the crowd, which mani.
| tested considerable enthusiasm upon see.
| ing Delaware's distinguished statesman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

Charles H. Burks, compositor of
Lgnchbnrg, Va, has become denented.
He thinks that he close resembles Clu-
yerius, the murderer of Lillian Madison,
though he does not in the least, and that
there is plot to lmprison him in the
Richmond Jail and release Cluverius,
L. Bowman, near Akron, Ind, while
setting fence post, was surprised to see
the post disappear. He enlarged the hole
and found cave or underground room
about 90 feet square and nine feet high,
in which were petrified bodies OF l3 mon.
This is the story as told by the Indianap-
oils Journal.
Little Johnny, aged FIVE, was greatly
taken with the circus posters and begged
his papa to take him 20 the circus. He
could get no promise from him, however,
until, making last beseeching appeal on
circus day, his father replied; "Well
johnny, we will go down street and sec
the tents." Johnny walked along will
his father, looking very dubious indeed
at such scanty privilege, until, glancinG
up, he remarked, 'papa, I'd much rathei
see the contents" That decided it. The.
went tinside.--Bd5yh00d
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

Something entirely new in the shape of
burial caskets has appeared in this city,
in which wood and metal is superseded
by marble, making marble casket. The
caskets are mAde Of marble cement which
is moulded into any shape desired, and s
colored and polished to represent any
atyle of marble in the market. While tho
weight is no more than hard wood, the
coffin thus constructed is indestructible
neither liable TO rJist or decay, and will
last in the earth OF in vault for ages
The caskets are very neatly trimmed
They are on exhibition at the undertak
ing rooms of l.. W. Palmer, No. 22l
Shipley street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

The Sunday concerts in Franklin Park
are growing in popularity and furnish
entertainment for large numbers. Several
hundred gathered at the park Sunday
afternoon and spent the two hours most
enioyably. The assemblages are very
orderly and the many children who attend
find much delight in listening to the
music. The numbers Sunday were well
suited to please the large audience and
the First Regiment Bands rendition Of
the compositions was very acceptable.
The fact Tint the seating facilities are in
sufficient has been noted and ii is hoped
they can be extended. The fountain
played merrily Sunday sending its irri,
descent stream into the sunlight, and let
ting it fall in thin wells from one basin to
another.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
Three MILES in 81 minutes.

Dennis #. Butler, 4 professional swimmer,
formerly life GUARD at Atlantic City, and
an ex-member of the police force, per-
formed a surprising feat Friday after.
noon In swimming from Gloucester to
Rdgway Park In remarkably quick time.
He went down with the judges, his hackers
mud party OF friends on the tug Ridgway
at 8 O'Clock, to t4loucester. There he
jumped into the river and SWAN back to
Nldeway Park, accomplishing the feat In
the space of 50 minutes. The tide, oil
course, was in his favor; but there WAS q
bra-k breeze, and the wind was deadagainsi
him
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
NoI..uahinx Ma,,er.

7 HIIhltIFIIIH I4tUEFFs
A few weeks ago some of our local
''sports" went down to Wilmington Il
witness prize fight, and the published
accounts of it showed their satisfaction
at outwitting the authorities. But ht
laughs best who laughs Inst, aud thr
principals ARE not likely TO find much ts
laugh at when they are taken back TO be
tried before unsympathetic Delaware
farmers, with the prospect of being sen
fenced to 10 years in prison. No mention
is made of whipping as part of the pos
sible penalty, but that would seem to bt
peculiarly appropriate TO such an offence,
II this case should be prosecuted with The
spirit already shown, Delaware will be
likely to be very carefully avoided here
after by prize fighters of every degree.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
BrR. 8 o ro VIEW YORK.
The Arrangements with the Jersey
Central Ab0uL Settled.


New YoRK, July 2l.-The board of di-
rectors of the Central railroad of New
Jersey has about concluded to accept the
proposition made by the Baltimore q
Ohio to run over the Central tracks from
Bound Brook to Jersey City. This much,
ii is known, was determined at meeting
of the Central people to day, although
the officers of the company state that
nothing definite was done at the meeting
The Baltimore x Ohio proposition has
been in the hands of subcommittee,
which to-day made its report, and on the
strength of this report there is no doubt
that the proposition will be ratified and a
contract made between the two companies
within ten days or two weeks.
Final action on the Baltimore d Ohio
proposition will be taken at a meeting of
the full board of directors, which lns still
to he called and is not likely to be held
until after next week. Baltimore Il Ohio
trains will be running into New York over
the Reading d Jersey Central about the
middle of August.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

Middletown rrnnsaip'.
John r salisbury of Dover, was in
town on Monday night and, in company
with certain local politicians, visited Fast
81. Georges hundred upon political mat
tiers intent. Those who know are inclined
10 think that Rarney's East Dover fences
need repairs quite as much as anybodys
can and that il he cares very much about
the success of his candidate he ought to
he at home putting in his best licks upon
them. Moreover, such foreign interference
in local political affairs is an altogether
new thing in this hundred and leads folks
TO think that somebody is getting decid-
edly interested in the gubernatorial can
vass if not little scared as to the proba-
LII. .nc,,lk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
,,.,,, .,,,,c,,cd m Enrlsnd.

LoNpoN, July 2l.-Two sets OF match
have been made for Il. Il. Myers by his
hacker here. One is with William cum
nings, tic professional champion runner
The bout will consist of three races a.
distances between three-quarters OF
n,;Ie , md mile for G4O0. They will take
nlace in New York the latter par, OF thii
r reay or the early part of 1887 The sec
ond series Of races is with Harr!
I'M Hntehins, the professional sprint runner
mhasa will also be for Gi00, and will b.
rnn in England during september, I'm
arst r is over 400 yards, the second is
nnarter " Of n mile and the third is 5u'
wards.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
AHappy. Happy Father.

State Superintendent of Public Schools
Il. N. Williams is supremely happy, and
is receiving congratulations from all
sides. A young miss, who will be chris
tened Eva Anita Williams, made her ap-
pearance yesterday morning week, and
the household is exceedingly bright. The
.'pink and whiten idyl' ran the indicator
up to the l2-pound notch on the spring
balance scale soon after her arrival.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

The second anniversary OF tho death OF
the Rev. Richard Keenar, an assistant pas
tor of st. Pauls Catholic Church, was OBJ
served Saturday requiem high mass nj
ST pnnl's Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
TWO RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
Ono Mans Skull Fractured and
AmOther's Thighs Mashed.

NNVtHtF7H HHtKHh WtssHOW'
George Porter of No. 413 Lombard
street, freight brakeman on the Della
ware railroad, while putting on brakes
Thursday near Milford, fell between two
cars and narrowly escaped being run
over. Both thighs were badly mashed.
Frank Steward, Hungarian about 35
years old, while stealing ride, fell from
New York and Norfolk express train at
the west yard Thursday and fractured his
skull. He is from Baltimore and says he
is friendless. He was taken TO the aims
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
EzIon A, lu. u. church.

Ezion M. e. Church, which was nearly
destroyed by fire last January, but which
now probably is tile prettiest church that
the colored peopla OF this State have, was
rededicated Sunday. During the day
there were three services, which were at
tended by large congregations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

The annual amateur swimming match for
auspices of the New York Athletic Club,
will take place on the Harlem river on the
2Ist of August. The distances will be 100
yards and ore mile. 1t is possible that
some OF the swimmers of this city will con-
Aaef
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
,u. plenra-u.neumonia.

wAsuiNGToN, July 3D., liy a recent law
the commissioner of agrlcnlture Is author
ized to adopt sufh measures as he deetns
best, III operation with state authorities,
to prevent thu spread Of plenro- pneumonia.
Maryland has accepted the plans of the
commissioner und The work of stamping
ont the disease commenced yesterday.
Three animals were condemned and killed
aud post mojtrm DNauinatious N each case
showed unmistakahlo evidence Of pleuro-
nnau0onR4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
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W EBTERN RAILROADS.
New wl.isles-ARreement Upon Tarln
The la, e.. a. SO. q. saies


The la, T.. a. SO. e.. sales
Cu1oAGo, July 22.-!The statement is
made to-day that the Illinois Central
Company has decided to build line from
Chicago to Freeport, Illinois, and wiii
begin survey within two weeks. At the
latter point it will connect with its
Dubuque line, and give n direct ontlet 10
the roads leased and controlled by 1t IN
northern Iowa. II has also placed corps
of engineers in the field to map out the
best route from Freeport to st. Paul, and
the Lake Superior county. Officials OF
the company claim that both lines will be
completed by the end of next summer.
The lines belonging TO the northwestern
association have agreed upon tariff OF
rates east bound from st. Paul and Minne-
apolis to Chicago upon all classes OF
| freight except flour. These will go into
| effect al once. The Minnesota North
western road was not represented, which
nreyented an agreement on flour, and the
matter was referred TO committee. II
II fails to agree, the commissioner If
authorized to fix the rate.
Judge Gresham has confirmed the sale
Of the Louisville, Evansville ~ st. Louis
Railroad Company, known ms the "aii
line - which was made June 9Th TO COM
mittee of the bondholders who are to pay
S76O. 900 for the property. The tina
decree provides that the purchasers slal
pay $262, 900 in cash and the remainder
In bonds. Some time ago the Chicago
n Grand Trunk, with authority iron
Tho Central Traffic Association, made
contract with n number of lodges O
odd Fellows TO take delegates to the Bos
ton annual encampment ut the low rat'
of SI3 for the round trip. lls actor
caused break in all east bound ratt
which was afterwards patched up. Yes
, terday, at n meeting Of the lines inter
ested, the contract was declared on an'
, no delegates will be taken at less rat
) that one and one-third fare for tho roun'
! trip. .o,,s.,,.o,
, "a become a member of the central tram
: ossociation on the same terms as thos
Granted the Indiana, Bloomington
Western. This brings harmony through
ont the territory, and if the agreement
. carried out will abolish cut rates to q
/ noints in the interior governed by tn
D organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

CHICAGO, July pa St: Joseph, MO @:
s,,ocinl says: The stockholders OF the 81
sPeo,h 1Ppsomh X Grand Island Railroad Com
uoTrW ,'ony ~ Yesterday held meeting at Elwood
p"us Easos and elected the following board
nhi ~ a;roctors for the ensuing year: Sidney
y, H;,ian lanes II. Benedict, Elias Q. Bene
l Az EI;os Aisel, William Strauss anc
Francis X. Pendleton OF new new T,;sh, rEsh
Frederick IT, Ames, oliVer Ahies6 s 2as.nn ,.,,nr'
Atkins and Charles +. Adams OF bosyo4 ~ 7,
Jobn p. Usher of Lawrence, Kan; II. :
Dillon and A. L, Williams OF Iopehu, paa,
Kan The directors will meet next weel
TO el, ct officers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

Henry @. Jones of Hilles 4 Jones has
purchased of Mrs. Eli Garrttt the house
No. 1916 Delaware avenue Nr. Jones
will considerably improve the appearance
of the building before removing thither
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

George Mason Of Georgetown, Thursday
completed his three months sentence for
Illegal liquor selling and was released
from custody. He ut once proceeded to
! his home in Sussex county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

Patrick Thornton, laborer, had a leg
broken while at work in the Brandywine
quarries Thursday. He was sent 70 the
! almhhouse hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

A clerk in mems furnishing store in
philadelphia is described ms the very
excture Of the Count of Paris, one OF the
piled French princes. s,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

Reyivalist MunhAll who has held meet, .s =
;,ss in Denver for month, has stopped
his % work there with signed list OF eoo
converts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29
ncmnnrntic sln.e Conyentlon.

The official call for the Democratic
State convention will be held in Dover,
on TUESDAY, August l7th, 1886.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-07-29

The latest feminine folly isa bed spread
made from old kid glove backs
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-01
Labor Notes.

The officials of the Amalgamated Miners and
Laborers' Association have issued circular,
calling upon the 5000 miners in the Clearfeld
regips to quit work. unless all the operators sign
the scale adopted at the Columbus. o., conven-
ton at once. An appeal for assistance to carry
on the strike will be sent out to-day.
AT meeting, last night, the 5000 employees
of the large Milwaukee breweries decided to
strike to-day unless their wages were advanced
$40 per month. The companies have already
made large concessions in the way of fewer
hours work and increased pay, and have said
they will not accept the terms proposed; so a
great strike seems in evtable.
The Allison works. at Philadelphia, have
shut down, and locked out 900 employees. The
men. week ago, demanded increase OF
wages. The company granted an increase of 6
to l6 per cent. The men yesterday notified the
company that the increase was not satisfactory
and the company Immediately shut down the
works. There was no disorder. The men were
told that they would be paid off, and work would
stop indefinitely. The works employ nearly 700
men, and of this number 80 per cent out of
work as a result of the difficulties. The works
were running full time, and in some cases over
time The payroll amounted to $500 month
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-01
Statement by Monsignor Quinn.

NEW YORK, April 30-The action of Cardinal
Tascherau, of Canada in issuing a mandamus
forbidding Catholics from joining the knights
of Labor is attracting great attention inS4bor
circles. Archbishop Corrigan last evening re-
ferred report to Monsignor Quinn in response
to an inquiry. Monsignor Quinn said that the
subject of the propriety of Catholics becoming
Knights of Labor had been discussed by the
officers of the church in New York, but no de-
cision had been reached. "We have been watch
ING these knights of Labor, and shall continue
to do so. Up TO the present time they do not
seem to differ much from great many other
societies which are not exactly forbidden by the
church. 1t is true there have been disturbances
and possible violations of the law by knights of
Labor, but that is something that the church
cannot regulate or be held responsible for The
society has not been mentioned by name, as the
Freemasons and others have been, on the list of
forbidden societies by the church. and is not.
therefore, on the same footing. We shall OBJ
serve the conduct of the knights of Labor. and
if we see that they advocating violations of
the law and the rules of the church, we can is
sue warnings to our people to leave the organiza
of the church to keep a careful watch at all
times, to see that the doctrines and regulations
of the church not disobeyed. At present,
therefore, with relation to any probable action
by the church against the knights of Labor, the
matter rests with the discr elton of the bishops.
They can advise against it, and punish any one
for remaining in the society in opposition to
their warnings, but in the United States it can
not 60 so far as to excommunicate Catholics for
remaining in the society without first referring
the question to the Pope at Rome"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-01
The GaliOWs.

WASHINGTON, April 3O.-Louis Somerfeld
lwhitel and Richard J. Lee (colored) were
hanged at the city Jail at 11:30 o'clock this morn
ing. Somerfield died without a struggle. Lee
kicked several times. Both bore up wonder
fully well. The drop five feet. Somer-
field murdered his wife. Christina Somerfeld,
and his son-in-law, Gottleb Eisenbraun. The
double murder committed at Eisenbrauns
saloon, on Maryland avenue, near Twelfth
street, N. E.. on Nov. co. 1885. Lee was
hanged for the cold blooded murder of his wife,
The crime was committed on the 23d of last
November.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, April 30-J. NJ. Arm
strong, who, in February, 1885. killed DR.. Ferg-
uson, in Perry county was hanged in Perryville
to-day. George Carroll, who, in February. 1885,
killed his wife and threw her body into we'll on
his farm, in White county, in order to marry
Whey Tidwell his half-brothers widow, with
whom he was criminally intimate, was hanged
to-day at Searcy. Both were white men and
farmers of respectable standing, and in each
case all legal efforts were exhausted to save
their necks, by appeals to the Supreme Court
and petitions to the Governor to commute to
Imprisonment for life.