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Evening journal., 1888-08-16
THE COBB vuLcANITE COMPANY
Invited Guests Inspect the Workings Of
the New Industry.

Invited Guests Inspect the Workings OF
the New Industry.
Nearly 100 gentlemen, including repre-
sentatives Of the press, were present at
the formal opening of the Cobb Vulcanite
| Wire Works yesterday afternoon. Henry
3. Cobb, the president of the company.
explained the operation of the machinery
IN the manufacture Of the wire from the
start to the finish.
Two sizes of rubber tubing were Mode
raw rubber cut in strips was fed into the
| tubing machines and came out endless
rubber tubes. As the tubing came from
the machine it was coiled in large pan.
The lead covering or tubing, in which the
rubber tubing is enclosed, was also made
The operation of putting the copper wire
through the tubing was shown.
long piece of steel wire
called needle is first forced
through the tubing to this is attached the
copper wire which is drawn through the
tube. The machine for twisting wires
for electric light cables was shown in
operation. Six wires were tightly and
evenly twisted around central wire BY
the machine.
All the wire manufactured Is tested
by powerful but delicate apparatus be-
ANAN ohi HAAtiAs hdinllt AeCNlOiS OF Lne
wire were distributed to the gentlemen
present. Refreshments were served i'm
the offices Of the company.
Among those present were Colonel
Morris L. Pagan and f. M. Hunt, Esq.
Of Philadelphia, both stockholders Of the
company; job H. Jackson, f. Tatnall
Warner S. N, Trump, H. G. Cobb, presi-
dent of the company, J. N. Gawthrop.
vice-p presidents G. f. Thomas. secretary
and treasurer Joseph L. Carpenter. Jr.,
W. L. G. Thomas, John Jones' Thomas
Davidson, $. ~ Trump, Francis b. Col
ton, Alfred Gawthrop, Allen Smith.
Wilmer Palmer, John Miller. Dallas Cain.
Joshua Miller Joshua l.. Pussy, c. p
Johnson, Ellwood G. Jackson, Otho Now
land, l.. G. Kent J. S. Beetem. Edwin
w. Heald, Joseph s Adams. H. f. Robe
len and A. Obermeyer, Lewis Firchluger
and j. Machot Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16


Delaware and Maryland, 1 p. m.
Partly cloudy, weather, slightly warmer.
southerly Winds
The New York Herald forecasts: The
Western depression has become weaker
and is now in Kansas. whence it will
probably move slowly to the northeast
ward, causing warmer weather in the
Atlantic States. Temperature rose
slightly in the United States Yesterday
the chief minima reported were from IA
to 81 IN Montana and Dakota; the chief
maxima, 50 TO 80, in the Ohio Valley. In
the Middle States warmer more snltry
and fair to partly cloudy weather viii
prevail, with light southerly to south
westerly winds, followed by local rains
near the lakes. On Friday. in this
section partly cloudy weather and south
erly winds viii prevail, with SLIGHT
thermal changes, followed by higher tenn
perature, and on Saturday, warmer. fair
to partly cloudy weather.
Baynard's thermometer: Z a. M, 70;
9 a. M, 80; i a. m, So; D. M. 80
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
He is stiu for woicott.

The Smyrna Times says: eve are told
by member of the anti Salisbury ac
ton of Robert Denny, of this hundred. in
his vote in the central committee in
Dover ON Saturday is misconstrued by
the Wilmington papers He has in no
sense, says our informant gone over to
the Saulsburys but is as firm in the
Wolcott ranks as ever His first object
was to aid his friend, T. j. Lowe, in his
candidacy for the sheriffalty which an
early primary meeting, it is conceded, will
do and second, to have all the fractional
lighting in one day, instead of two, as by
different vote would have been the case
The gentleman above referred to says
Duck Creek hundred is one Of the pivotal
hundreds, and he feels no fears as to the
result.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
NEW CORN HARVESTER.
A crumpton Man Has Invented Huslsei
After Years of Labor.

a NrumptOn Man Has Invented Il HuskeI
After Years of Labor.
Samuel b. Pierson of Crumpton. Md.
came TO ttown on Monday to spend d
month or more in experimenting the
constructing Of a corn harvester at the
shops of the q. w Taylor Company.
Mr.. Pierson and his father have been at
work at this invention for several
years during which time they
have changed and altered their
plans very materially as acquired
knowledge and experience has dictated
until now they have a machine which they
think viii do the desired work in harvest
ing corn. 1t is to be hoped that they will
succeed, as 1t would be great desidera-
tum to the farmers, and if doing its work
satisfactory a source of profit to them
selves II will be recolected that several
years ago Rev. j. e. Smith had a machine
on which he had given considerable
study and had unbounded confidence
IN its success, built ut the above
works, but IL failed in some features. and
seems after one or two subsequent
seasons to make it go unsuccessfully,
been abandoned This was Immediately
followed by machine on different prin-
ciple, the conception Of Ezekiel +. Daw.
son and the mechanical skill Of Elmer Z.
Taylor, but after two seasons it was
finally laid aside because Of the expense
and delay in getting il 20 work. II is to
be hoped that the last effort may prove a
success for the relief in hard work Il
will bring to the farmers. Smyrna Times.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
CITY NEWS nm RRlEE.

The Wawaset Gun Club win meet to-
night.
One hundred and five persons went to
Cape May by the Republic this morning.
The street and sewer directors have
completed their work on East Front
street.
Work on the new sewer on .the east
side Of Market street above Sixth is pro
crossing.
Two cars were pushed from the end Of
a switch at the foot Of East Front street
last night
load Of snlphuric acid went Up u
the Walton y Whann Go. works yester-
day afternoon
A news boy had his pocket picked On a
B. q p. train between Wilmington and
Philadelphia yesterday afternoon.
The Reilly Lyceum took $50 persons On
Its excursion % Atlantic City to-day.
The train running in two sections.
Thomas Ogle sold for Auditor Newell
this morning the property Of Henry
Dougherty at Eleventh and Railroad
avenue to Francis $. Bradley for $3.50
49,
The hearing Of testimony was con
tinued at the Court House yesterday in
the case Of Lord and Polk Us. Peoples
| National Bank Of Middletown and Gid
con T. Huhill
Some Of the colored people who went
on the Shiloh Baptist Church excursion
to Baltimore yesterday. were refused re.
] freshment and entertainment bv the
manager of the Mansion House in that
city.
Wesley Mr. f. Church excursion "a
! Augustine Pier this morning. by the
Wilmington, was largely attended. The
boat left at 3 10 o'clock, with 600 persons
on board. About 200 were left ON the
wharf.
Mrs. Schenck, an elderly woman
slipped on banana peel at Eighth and
Madison streets, last evening. and fell on
the pavement. No limbs were broken
although she was rather badly shaken NJ
by the fall.
The Board of Managers of the PENN
sula Agricultural and Pathological Asso
citation viii meet this afternoon to oper
the bids ON the grand stand. The plan,
for the stables and other such building.
win be before the board.
Now is your opportunity to obtain gooC
cigars OF reasonable prices. Call on
CHARLES ]. H. BECKETT.
No los West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
DIED.

BUTLER.-In this city, on the 14th instant,
Samuel S. Butler in his G9th year.
BULLOCK.-In this city, on the 14th instant
Avian. son OF john s. and Nellie Il. Bullock
aged year and months.
CATHCART.-On August :. Of cholera infan.
tum, John Albert, infant son of Charles and
Annie Cathcart, aged months
tiRITTER.-On Il 10th instant. Cora E..
daughter of Samuel r. and ELLA Ritter aged
. months. R
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
TRADE BULLETIN.
New York Money and Produce Market
Quotations.

NEW York, Aug 15-Noney closed at the high
est price Of the day, ? per cent; lowest. IL
per cent. Exchange closed steady Posted
rates, As5G4s71s; actual rates, 4s41l14 49,
for % days and 4S7l4014S7J6 for demand Gov
ernments closed firm; currency 0s. 100 bid: Is.
coup, l279s bid; 41as, do. 1079s bid
Pacific railroad bonds closed as follows; Union
firsts, l130117; Union land grants, l03Mi0j Union
sinking funds, 1i9@122; Centrals, 1l301l6
The higher prices in the early London stock
market caused firm feeling at the opening Of
the stock market here and during the forenoon
there was recovery Of "a TO 1Js per cent of yes
terday's decline. In the half hour to IL O'Clock
there was reaction Of Il TO y, leaving prices
at noon from Is to y higher than last night;
so per cent Of the business Of the forenoon was
furnished by st. Paul Lake Shore, Richmond
Terminal, Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific West
err Union and Reading. In the afternoon the
market was hrmer and prices at the close showed
an advance Of Il to 19s, coal shares being ex-
ceptionaliy strong and leading the upward move
ment. New England was active and advanced /
per cent The total sales Of stocks for the day
amounted TO l65,220 shares.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
Funeral Of Mrs. Thomas Cochran.

The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Cochran
at Middletown yesterday was very largely
attended. A number of prominent men
were present from all parts of the state
among them being Secretary of State
Bayard and Senator GRAY.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
PEACHES scARcER.

Rot SO Many as Yesterday, but Very
Profitable Crop.
Scarcely 200 baskets of peaches were in
the market this morning. The fruit.
however, was of the very best quality.
Old Mixons made their first appearance
TO- day and sold at eighty-five cents q
basket. The general price was sixty
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
steam Heat at the Institute

Messrs Miller & Jenkins have been
awarded the contract for putting in the
steam heating apparatus in the Institute
building. Work viii be commenced in
time to have the apparatus in working
order by the time cold weather sets in.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

To goto Brandywine Springs on this com
ing Saturday with st. Patriclx's Sunday
school. Excursion train leaves Delaware
avenue station at 8 a. m. Tickets good
ON all the regular trains leaving both sta.
lions at II a. m. and 2.35 p. m.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

George Foote, residing at SOB Market
street, broke his left shoulder bone and
one ribat Edge Moor yesterday afternoon
Mr.. Foote was about TO jump on the cni
and missed his footing, falling on his left
side, striking his shoulder against tn,
side of the car, dislocating it and break
ing the rib. Mr.. Foote was brought Il
town and taken to DR. p. w. Tomiinson
who dressed his wounds
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

L. Heiss, merchant tailor. No. a East
Third Street, will clear out the balance
Of his spring and summer pants and suit
ings at cost price
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
A widow Trie 10 u owl Herself.

Mrs. Annie hamilton, widow, residing
about a mile south of Kenneth Square,
Pa, attempted to commit suicide by
drowning herself in Red Clay creek, near
Clifton Mills on Monday. One of the
mill hands noticing her strange actions
went into the creek and pulled her ont
She had been melancholy for sometime
and the loss Of sister by death on sun
day added to her sorrow. Her brother.
Milton Taylor, hanged himself few
months ago.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

pOchOndria, sOftening OF brains and bones.
ulcers, scrofula and other constitutional
diseases of malignant type have been success
fully treated by US during period of 40 years.
and are still receiving our daily attention, 10
the benefit OF the afflicted and unfortunate
who seek our advice, whether poor or rich
Call and be saved. ONCE hours from a. m.
to p. m, and from q TO 9p. m. Sundays
closed.
Consultation also by mail free OF charge.
Send stamp for book.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

]. A. Cranston a Co, through Charles
Whann of the firm, have received from
the Delaware State Grange the contract
fer tae fall of so fertilizers.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

The lest -four in the city is called L,
4 g., sold by Nichols, Sixth and King
streets.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

PENNIES AND SMALL CHANGE CAN
BE HAD AT THE COUNTING ROOM OF
THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1888-08-16
DRS. ]. N. & j. B. HOBENSACK.

fREGIsTERED PHYsICIAHs.l
No. 2O6 n. Second st. Phila.
continue to treat and cure all
disorders arising from youth
full imprudence, excuses and
neglect in after life. Debility
and diseases of the nervous
system of both sexes resulting
in Indigestion, flushing of the
heart, lassitude, want of en-
ergy, aversion to society, loss
aof memory, trembling, hy-
Evening journal., 1888-08-16

Now is your opportunity to obtain good
cigars OF reasonable prices. Call on
CHARLES ]. H. BECKETT.
No los West Seventh street.
Before purchasing elsewhere.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20
VOORHEES, ON THE TARIFF TOPIC.
He Makes q General Assault on the
Senate Measure.

Senate Measure.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 20-The feature
of the proceedings in the senate yesterday
was the speech of VOORHEES, denouncing the
senate tariff bill.
He said that the bill was being hurried through
the senate as If TO avoid its exposure He spoke
Of the savage sectional assault made upon
sugar" Coming to the article Of salt, he said
that tariff tax was proposed upon this article Of
supreme necessity simply for the protection of a
few salt manufacturing milionalres az Syracuse,
Sswinaw and kanawha He spoke Of the dis
elimination which forced the pork and beef pro-
ducers of the west TO pay double prices for their
salt while the fishermen of New Eugand were to
have all they wanted free OF duty. There was not,
he said, single article in the entire schedule of
wool and woolens that had escaped an increase
OF taxation The metal schedule he said,
presented the same general features OF extortion
and injustice which pervaded the entire measure
As to the duty Oh cotton-t ties where there was he
said, an addition OF 73 per cent ad valoreru pro-
posed he characterized IL as an unworthy piece
of sectional malice aimed at the people of the
south. The panRcea proposed in the substitute
for all the evils 1t embraced was free whisky and
tobacco. They had been frequently told during
the discussions on the bill that the people had
rendered 9 verdict against tariff reform. He did
not admit, however that Mr.. Cleveland BEEN de-
feated on account OF bis position on the tariff
There were other influences at work. which
would perhaps, be pointed out and discussed in
the criminal courts of the country
Hawiey replied 10 voorhees, 1t was amazing,
he said, to reflect that, after all which the sena-
tor had said about the great evils of the tariff,
the Democracy had not during the last twenty
six years, passed a tariff bin through congress,
and had nevar passed one through It's own house
of representatives until last July.
Voorhees, responded in general manner that
the Democratic party had not be- for the las,
twentysix years In possession Of all the branches
| Of the government. and was not. therefore, re
| sponabls for legislation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20

The meeting last Sunday afternoon in
Killers hall, Market square, Rock Isl.
and, decided to hold another meeting at
the same place next Sunday afternoon at
2 o'clock. 1t Is expected that Dsven>
port and Moline will be well represented
These meetings were started by the Tri-
City Labor congress in order 10 give
everybody an opportunity to attend and
take part, or listen to what NAV be said.
and thus give wider knowledge of the
aims and objects of labor carnations
The benefits of cooperation in the em
ployment of labor of both sexes will be
talked about next Sunday.
And possibly the desirability of elect>
ing president and senators by direct
vote OF the people.
And may be What Rights have Citi-
zens?"
Everybody is invited 10 attend and take
part in the meeting.
No door fee. No collection; free fol
all. A c. Bowen.
VIM. P. DowAR. Committee
JOHN LEvEEN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

The Britsi bnuSp o. commons has passed
the supply hills.
There was freezing weather at Columbus,
Miss, Wednesday night.
Pitcher Radbourn, Of Bloomington, His,
signed Boston contract Tuesday.
DIR. Ira Russell, a widely known physi-
clan and medical author, of Winchenden,
Mass. died Wednesday OF pneumonia, aged
"A
James A Cudworth, of the Lowell, Mass,
base ball club, has signed with the st.
Louis Browns He will probably play CEN
ter field for the Browns.
Senior Alvarez, the owner Of the valuable
tobacco planta ion in Cuba which produces
the celebrated Henry Clay cigar, has sold a
controlling interest therein to an English
syndicate.
John Myers Doremus was hanged at
Hackensack, N Y Wednesday, for the muir.
der Of his - year-old son while the latter
was defending his mother from the abuse
of the murderer.
The police of London, England, have dis
covered an extensive business in that city Of
forging bank notes, and number of seiz-
ures have been made OF counterfeit IS Bank
Of England notes.
John Bladdon, of Augusta, Ga, accident
ally shot and killed his beautiful l2-ysar old
daughter Maggie Wednesday night while
handling an old army rife, which he sup
posed was unloaied
| 1t is reported from New York that a trust
| in electric light interests is In course Of
formation with capital of sl2,OOO,000 Ell
| ison light stock reached lTV on the New
| York stock exchange Wednesday,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec ~ The Bates house,
headquarters Of the Loyal Legion, was
crowded all yesterday with ex-army officers,
members of the order, among them ex-lresi-
dent Hayes and Gen. Lew Wallace OF the
visitors Ohio sent -; Illinois III; Michigan,
so; Wisconsin, ID, and Iowa, California,
Kentucky, Tennessee Kansas and NJ. ouri
each a small number. Commander in Chief
Hayes presided at the meeting, when
the Indiana commandery was formally insti-
tuted, with seventy-five charter members
Russell Harrison and Otto Gresham were
elected second class members by Reason of
their fathers military services Officers were
elected as follows: Commander, Gen. Lew
Wallace, Charlottesville: vice commander,
Gen. r. $ Foster, indianapolis; recorder,
D. P. Peck, Indianapolis; chaplain, Will
Cumback, Greensburg; council of admins
ton, Ely Lilly, ". H. Calkns, Gran Perry,
Indianapolis; j. K Weist, Richmond, and
Sigourney Wales, Terre Haute.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20

THERE'S said TO be haunted house in
West Moline. ysud seven families have
tackled it slresas, but only stay few
DAYS or week at time. A deuce Of
racket is heard night and day, and those
who never before believed in mysterious
noises and hobgoblins have been con-
WINGED that there is something of the sort
going on in this house. A lady In Rock
Island. who didn't believe In ghosts or
mysterious noises, said she would come
up and stay with the family now occupy
ing 1t. and did so. When the gentleman
went home in the evening from his work,
his wife and the lady were waiting at the
gate for him and they could not be in
duced to again enter the house, stating
that ali kinds Of strange noises were
heard. principally that of some one
walking up and down stairs which briskly
shook the hanging lamp. These things
occurred In the dag lime. and the occue
pants are anxiously looking for another
house to rent. The seven families that
have lived in the house have all heard the
same noises. Something queer. don't
you think so2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20

FUeKSr SOUND lumber Is the oldest,
most profitable, and the most actively
prosecuted industry of the sound, EN-
ploying as 1t does capital of over $50, :
OoO,0OO and thousands of men. Six or
eight combined and wealthy saw mill
companies virtually control it, owning
their own timber lands. ships, stores. and
The town sites upon which their mills are
sccated, the dwellings of which are simply
repted to their employees. They govern
not only the price of the manufactured
article, but the amount that shall be man
ufactured and the price that shall be paid
loggers for logs. There are mainly Of
Led fir. the trees often attaining heigh,
OF over 200 and diameter of 8 TO lC
feet, single logs frequently yielding over
10 900 feet of manufactured lumber.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20

Milton and Dolly MOBILES appear at
Hsrper's theatre tomorrow night in their
own great play From Sire 10 Son" a
piece of MIR. Mobiles composition. 1t
will be one of the dramatic treats OF the
season. The Alta Californian makes this
comment;
From Sir to Son. in the hands of
Milton Mobiles and his excellent support,
has proved big attraction at the AL
caZar theatre during the week, every seat
having its occupant on the rising up of
the curtain each evening. Mobiles has
always been favorite with San Fran
cisco thestre-goers, and From Sire to
Son" has proved the most entertaining
melodrama that this playwright and actor
has yet produced. The scene is laid in
the mining camp of Yuba and introduces
many of the scenes familiar to old Cali
fornians. Mr.. Mobiles plays are all full
of strong human interest" In the
present instance his early California ex-
periences have materially aided him In
reproducing many life-like types Of char
scter. notably the two gamblers, the old
express agent and postmaster. and the
mining camp doctor. From Sire tc
Son" will live.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20
THE BALTIMORE & OHIO.
Unaocountable Change by the Directors of
the Chief Executive.

Unaccountable Change by the Directors of
the Chief Executive.
BALTIMORE, Dec 20-At the mo athly
meeting of the hoard of directors of tire Bal
tmore & Ohio railway Yesterday Charles F.
Mayer was elected president of the company,
displacing Samuel Spencer who succeeded
Robert Garrett, and whose administration Of
the affairs of the road has been marked by
great ability. The change has set afoot an
investi cation to the wherefore of it, but
nobody seems to be willing to talk. Mr..
Spencer himself says be does not know, and
has nothing to say abjut it, except that the
directors have exercised an undoubted right
however. who would for moment deny Mr..
Spencer's ability or executive efficiency. The
reason for the change was sou yht from all Of
the private stockholders and directors by re-
porters, but none of them would utter q
word upon the subject.
Mr.. Mayer. the new head Of the railroad
company, is about GO years Of age He is a
fnancier rather than a railroad man. His
first mark was made as president of the
Despard Coal company. In 1877 he was
elected, and is now, president of the Consoli-
dated Coal company, which is credited with
making larger annual output of bitumin.
Gus coal than any other company in the
country. Mr.. Mayer is also president Of the
tine Cumberland & Pennsylvauia railroad
company and of the Susqushanna e. Tide
water Canal company.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-12-20
THE RIVER AND HAR6oR BILL.
Appropriations In ''DribIets" Denounced
beautiful, but Imprscticable.

Appropriations In 'DribIets" Denounced
Beautiful. but Imprscticsble. D..
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. a0-During the
debate on the river and harbor bill in the
house yesterday Grain Of Texas said that the
bill did not appropriate enough. The ques-
ton which gentlemen should consider was
not whether the president would veto the
measure but whether the improvements
were necessary on account Of their CONNER
cial Importance He then denounced what
he termed the driblst system of appropria-
tons, and contended backing up his conten-
ton with the opinion of the chief of engin-
eers) that such a system greatly increased
the cost of works Of internal Improvement
He wonld, at the proper time, offer as a sub
stituts for the measure practically the same
bill which had passed at the first session OF
Of the present congress, although, person
ally, be would prefer to pass bill appropri-
ating exactly the sum estimated by the chief
Of engineers.
Blanchard said that the gentleman's theory
was beautiful, but impracticable. II the
committee had brought in bill of So, 900, ).
600 1t could not have been enacted into law.
Adams of Illinois said that congress should
create board of public works, whose recon,
mendations would be subject to the criti.
cism Of congress, and the appropriations
should be made in bulk