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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
IN GENERAL.

Governor Beaver Monday reappointed
Gen. John Il. Hartranft major-Reneral Of
the National Guards Of Fen1syIyania, and
Cen. George II. Spowden commander OF
the FIRST Brigade.
The general committee Of the Church
OF the Disciples, in Boston, have recon-
mepded that the Rev. Charles @. Ames
of Philadelphia, be invited TO succeed
the Rev. james Freeman Clarke deceased.
The new chief Judge of the supreme
bench OF Baltimore City, Henry d. Har-
Ian took the oath of office Monday. He
Ia 80 years OF age. He graduated with
second honor at st. Johns College, An
nspolis, in 1873, and in 1881 took the two
h0nors at the law school OF the University
Of Maryland, ns FIRST grade student for the
best thesis. He was admitted to the bar
IN 1851. Two years afterwards he was
chosen associate professor in the law
school of the university, position which
he still holds.
Surgeon General Moore has submitted
his annual report to the Secretary OF War.
The mean strength of the army for the
year, including officers, and both white
and colored enlisted men, Ia stated at
23 Sal, Of which 81 GOT are white and
2,240 colored. The death rate OF the
army of the United States, he says, CON
Times to be higher than that of any of
the foreign armies, except the British
and italian. The principal causes of
deaths were pneumonia and shot wounds.
The Old Dominion steamship Roanoke,
OF Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday night,
was in COLLATION. at IL, Is p. m. Saturday,
hhEannta HfsbA haa III a.. IL.
Hyperion, from Philadelphia for Port.
land, Maine, with 400 tons of coal. Five
men were put on the brig 10 assist the
crew, and she was taken In tow, but she
sank at 25 a. m. Sunday, Absecon light
bearing north by west, one-half west, in
Is fathome OF water. She Is right in the
track Of vessels, with her maintopmast
standing. No one was injured, and her
captain and crew were taken on board
the steamer. The damage to the Roanoke
was slight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

The wife OF Police Sergeant William j..
Blackburn died rather suddenly Friday
night at the residence OF her husband. No.
623 West Fourth street. The deceased
had suffered o paralytio stroke some time
ago from which she had almost recovered.
She was in the best OF spirits Friday night
when she retired. Her husband, "a is
known, 10 suffering from badly mashed
foot, which was paining him more than
usual Friday night and kept him awake.
Suddenly about 10. 80 O'Clock, he heard q
noise In his wife's room as IL some one
was struggling. HuTying to her bedside,
he found his wife unconscious from o
second stroke OF paralysis. Although q
physician was called, she died about IL
O'clock without regaining consciousness.
The deceased's maiden name was Rebscca
j. Wyatt, and she was born in the lower
cart of the State. She was q sister Of
James J. Wyatt, who keeps the furnishing
goods store on Market street. The
funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon
and interment was made in Riverview
Cemetery
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
HANOVER 0HURCH.

Runiors Respecting IL aud What
some az the Officials Say. a
For week there have been various
rumors respecting Hanover Presbyterian
Church. They originated with tho pub
hshed announcement that the church
bull ling could be bought. One was that
the church contemplated locating 10 an
other part of the city. and another was
that the church contemplated disbanding.
An officer of the church was met by q
reporter Of the GAzRTrElast week and
upon being nsked whether or not the
church would be sold eyaded the ques-
ton, and when the question was repeated
he declined to answer it then, not wish
ing to discuss the matter aud also beirg
in a hurry. When he started to leave be
remarked that the membership was very
small, which remark seemed to indicate
that the church contemplated disbanding.
Another official was seen this morning
He stated that the publications apnonnc.
ing that the church could be bought
were unauthorized and probably origin.
ated from the fact that the church par.
sonage, No. 700 Wess street, ia to be dis
posed OF OF public sale Tuesday afternoon.
The church officials, he added, have
taken no action respecting the sale Of the
church and it ia not in the market.
'Oan the church be bought 2" was
asked.
can churches can be bought il enough
money Is put up," was the reply.
'tDo the members desire TO locate else
where 2"
Gan churches, in time, will have to re.
move but we have taken no action in that
respect"
SIS there any possibility Of the church
dishanding ?"
There il no immediate probability Of
its disbandment"
Abiding to the sale Of the parsonage
the gentleman said the church was COM
PEELED TO sell it. Last winter Il was dis.
covered that former treasurer, now
deceased, was $1,000 short in his ae-
counts. Later it WIS discovered that the
sum of 80 500, which was due the pastor
for salary, mad not been paid.
"We have no money; no church has
any money, but gathers It as it goes
along" the gentleman continued, ''and
we have to sell the parsonage to secure
funds for paying the pastor"
In reply to the question whether or not
the church contemplated securing another
pastor, the gentleman interviewed this
morning said (: .'Nol DR.. Marks is in the
hearts OF his people,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
A Rural Pot Hunter,

A farmer Friday entered promi.
nent store which deals in electrical sup
plies and addressing the clerk, who i'm
mediately offered to wait on him, said !.
II want three feet Of magnetic rod"
The clerk was puzzled, but thinking that
the man wanted some electrical appliance
which he had misnamsd, inquired TO what
use the rod was to be put. "oh," re-.
piled the farmer, II want one OF them
rods that will stick In the ground when
You step near where gold Is. A good
many farmers in our neighborhood ID got
them" The smile on the face of the
clerk was broad when he asked the coun
tryman his residence, and the latter told
him that he came from Queen Anne
county, Maryland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

The steamship Atlas from Port LIrnon In
the West Indies collided with q ferryboat
while going up New York bay Tuesday
afternoon and had her starboard bow
crushed In and she sank about COO feet Nh
Nasey street Her masts and the tops Of
hsr tunnels are out Of water. Tugs rescued
her crew. The ferryboat. the Painted. OF
the Liberty street line. had her bow rudder
Droken and rails damaged and went on to
Conmunipaw, where she was laid no for
repairs. None OF her passengers were In
lured., The Atlasis an froa screw schooner
ugged steamer, CT 1,197 tons burden and
quilt az Dumbart0n, Scotland, In 1873. She
nsn cargo OF 1000 punches OF bananas.
i0O tons Of logwood and miscellaneons
goods, Later IN the evening the Morgan
Line steamer Eldorado collided With car
ioat In tow OF the tug Vanderbilt at almost
ne spot where the plainfield struck the
Atlas. Five cars were knocked OIL ard
tioated to Pier 10, North river, while tia
hnRt drifted to Pier 10. $40
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

The Delaware clergyman in attendance
upon the Presbyterian Synod in WASH
ington, last week, returned home on Sat-
urday. Each of the representatives is
delighted with the trip and is enthusi-
astic over the warmth and cordially Of
the reception extended by The residents
Of the National Capital. Every courtesy
and attention were shown the visiting
ministers and aside from the interest OF
the sessions of the synod, they were
driven about the city ia the car
riages Of their hosts and to every point
Of public interest. The members OF the
synod were received by the President
who in On informal way chstted with
them about half hour. Every one was
charmed with his unaffected cordially
and frRukness, and in neat little speech
he referred most approximately 10 the
good work in which his visitors were en-.
gagged. a fact that awakened general com.
ment was the Presidents ability to recall
the names of his visitors when talking
with them after the formal presentation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

A Chester County Farmer Looses a
HaOrse In WILMINGTON.

The Kenneth Reps says. John Gallery OF
Kennetttownship, went TO Whining on o few
days ago to dispose OF his horse. He was In
the little metropolis OF the Diamond State
not long before he found purchaser for
his equine, who proved sharper. Mr.. Gal
lery was standing near the Western Hotel,
when strange man approached him and
asked to "ewapn horses. He said he did
not want to trade but would sell his horte.
The man, who was then unknown 10 GAL
lery, locked at his horse, but said II was
too small for bis use, that he wanted one
for work In cart at the same time show
Ing Gallery horse across the street; stat
ing that he had offered the man $3.50 for It,
but the man would not sell II TO him on ac.
count of his heinR dealer; but II Gallery
would trade for tho horse, he would buy It
from him and the eame lime saying II he
would give him 50 he would help him make
the trade. This Gallery agreed to. aud his
false confidence friend succeeded without
much delay 10 eifscr the "swap" and then
disappeared. Mr.. Gallery had not gone far
with the now mag" when he discovered
he was not very speedy nor altogether
sound On making an investigation, he
found the two men TO be brothers by the
name Of Pierce, who had completely
"Goped" him out OF his horse for which he
Iai paid HYi "a tlG ID t6i Ii ek-
( cEGege 9l3 j IbQ4uss 5ga i0aa
| dealer, fol %.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

Apiariat Hcgus Of California, spent
Sunday in this city, the guest Of M. A.
Gebhsrt, local bee culturist, and in
spected his hosts colonies of bees. He
aso purchased hive with fine stock
g1een which he proposes to ship to his
large apiary in California. Mr.. Hogue
livea il Ventura county, Cal., and is the
mcst extensive honey producer in this
country. He is recognized as the lead
ing man in the business and his writings
on the hes and its care are regarded as
bti1g the highest authority on these
anbjscts, Mr.. HoRue is man of much
culture and refinement and has travelled
widely, his toUrs eztsndinR through the
United Statesa aud Europe two of his daugh-
teIa having been educated 10 Paris. Mrs.
Langtry, upon her last tip to California,
was guest Of gr, Hogre's family and
took such an interest in his apiary that
she ordered 100 colonies Of bees shipped
to her rancho in an adjoining county,
upon which it is rumored she aud Freddy
Geohatdt will sot up farming as soon as
the I4illyshushand can be legally set aside.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
a CLOSE CALL.
Anthony higgins. EST. narrowly
Escapes Disfranchisenpent.


Escapes ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Harrison and Morton and the Republican
ticket will have County Tax-collector
Patrick Neary to thank n they secure the
vote of Anthony Higgins, Esq Jon November
9Th, which IL quite probable. Had II not
been for the Kindness OF MI. Neary they
would not secure Mr.. Higgins vote and
what then?
Il Is fact that Mr.. Higgins has not paid
his poll.tax for last year amounting to ga.
which, II Mr.. Nsary had not come to the
rescue, would have resulted In Mr.. Rigging
acknowledgements. Mr.. Neary called at Mr..
Higgins office several times to collect the
tax but the gentleman was away every time
the collector called, and finally the latter
stopped calling. March, the month in
which non taxpayers are returned as errors
and delinquents are disiranohlsed, came
and Mr.. Higgins tax had not been paid.
This may have been dueto forgetfulness on
that gentlefnan's part. The situation be-
came serious. Mr.. Higgins an errorl Dis
franchisedl This apparently caused Mr..
Neary more concern than 1t did Mr.. Hig-
gins. While thinking about the disfran-
chisement OF others Mr.. Higgins may have
forgotten about himself. However, Mr..
Neary came to the rescue.
II Ia optional with the collectors IN such
cases whether or not delipquents are re-
turned as errors and disfianchised. To
save citizen from Acknowledgement In q
case which has reached the stage that Mr..
Higgins had, there is but one way and that
Is for the collector. 10 pay the tax himself.
This Mr.. Neary did In tbe case OF Mr..
Higgins and thus the latter's right to vote
was perpetuated. Since March Mr. Neary
hhs not oalledupon Mr.. Higgins, nor vine
versa, and Mr.. Neary has not been repaid
for his kindness, that Is Mr.. Neary has to
this day not received from Mr. Higgins the
ca, the amount OF the latter's tax paid by
Mr.. Neary.
1t ia suggested that the Republican party
remember, when complaining about 5000
Of It's offspring poing diefranchised, that
the collectors cannot pay the taxes OF all
men who neglect that duty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
UNION VGTERAN LEGION.
A New Society to Bc Organized in
This Civ.

Delaware Encampment, Union Veteran
Legion, will be organized In this city soon.
The objects of the organization are the
cultivation Of true devotion to the Ameri.
can government, and its Institutions; the
moral, social and intellectual Improvement
OF its members; their relief, ana the relief
of their widows and orphans, In sickness
and distress. Il Is an organl14 alton
OF officers, soldiers, sailors and ma
rines of the Union army, navy
and marine corps, during the war OF the
rebellion, who volunteered prior to July
1st, 1868, for term OF three years and were
honoraoly discharged, for any cause, after
Il service OF at least two continuous years,
or were at any time discharged by reason
OF wounds received In the llns Of duty bur
no drafted person, nor substitute, nor any
ono who has at any time borne arms
against the United States Ia eligible"
There are In this city three members o
the Philadelphia encampment-- Edward
Ooncannon Of Seventh and Lombard
streets, William q, Robelan OF No. 3 Eas,
Sixth street, and John r. D5nahoe. These
gentlemen will be pleRsed TO acknowledge
any manner OF donations given for tho pur
pose of assisting their old and rapidly
wearing.ont fellow veterans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
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Al Church wedding

A pretty wedding occurred In ct.
Paul's Catholic Church, Delaware City,
Wednesday week, the contracting parties
being P. Joyce Of this city and Miss
Sarah Oolweli Of Delaware City. The
Rev. Father Bradford of thia city Off.
dated. Miss Maggie Carroll of this city
was bridesmaid and John Joyce, q brother
Of the groom, was best man. The church
was prettily decorated and Miss AIMS
Cahill, the church organist, played the
wedding march. Tho Wedding was fol.
lowed by nuptial mass, celebrated by the
Rev. Father Bradford, assisted by the
Rev. Father DAILY. Mr.. and Mrs. Joyce
will reside here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
SUNDAY 1IouoR ssLLISe.
A acknowledgements Wow of the Land
Iord,n Responsibility.

Iord,n Responsibility.
A party Of gentlemen, including o
GAZETTE AND JOURNAL reporter, were
standing ON Front street, opposite the
r., W. q b. station, recently talking on
various topics when the subject driftea
on the liquor business and Sunday soil
ing. One Of the party, a saloon-keaper,
in the course OF his remarks, said "Ihe
frequent and constant violations OF the
liquor law can be blamed as much ON the
owners Of saloons as on saloon. keepers.
Almost every tenant of q rented or leased
saloon has TO pay such an exorbitant rent
that he must acrape to make both ENDS
meet and consequently some Oh them
must sell ON Sundays. The rant paid by
such tenants 10 always from 30 TO lOO per
cent greater than the same property would
bring II used for any other purpose.
Take this neighborhood, for instance. W.
S.Maftin at Front and Walnut streets pays
about $500 per year. Philip X. thea
pays $55 month while duplicate OF
his property alongside of him pays only
$37, so, because il is q cigar store. 'jchn
Farnan, Bridget Lally and Henry Biouth
own their properties, believe. George
Fl. Burroughs has to pay So, 900 for the
United States Hotel. Briefly " Whit
craft pay $75 per month for tho National.
"Billyn Carroll used to pay only $500
for his place but don't know what the
present tenant pays, It is so.all over the
city and I don't think that the saloon
keeper is solely responsible for this Sun
day liquor selling. Necessity knows no
law. Yon know
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

The Rev. William z. Swsrtz was in
stalled pastor of Central Presbyterian
Church Friday night. Despite the bad
weather the attendance was large. The
front of the auditorium was prettily dec.
orGted with flowers and plants and deep
interest pervsded the audience. The Rev.
W. W. Taylor presided. In opening the
exercises the Rev. Marcus Bronson OF
Camden, N. j., formerly assistant pastor
of Central Church, read a psalm and
prayed. Following the singing of a
hymn the Rev. Joel Swartz, D. D., of
Gettysburg, father OF tho pastor elect
preached an Interesting sermon, taking
II Corinthians ", 5 for his text. At the
close OF the sermon the pastor. lect an.
swered the constitutional questions, which
were propounded by the Rev. Mr.. Taylor.
Next charges were delivered to the pastor
and the people, respectively by the Rav.
Lafsyt tie Marks, D. D. aud the Rev. A.
N Keigwin, after which prayer was
offered by the Rev. Mr. Taylor and the
concluding hymn was sung. The new
pastor pronounced the benedictIon Be-
fore departing many OF the audience
rendered their congratulations and greet.
inss. Mr.. Swartz 10 residing at No BOG
King street. Ele will be given public
reception in Central Church next week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
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skcRET s00IRTY NEWS,

Eden Lodge, /. o. o. r.. has bor,h,
me premises Nos, 206 and 208 vast
Tenth street, the avenue market ana The
uNelNns adjoining on the west. Next
spring these buildings will be RACED and
On their site handsome brick hall. thYee
stories IN hight, will be erected. II will
nave frontage of 40 feet on Tenth atrsst
sno Us depth viii be 100 fact. On inc
nrst hoor there viii he two storea and an
ea.Fance TO the upper stories tho entrance
.ope between the stores. Back OF Tho rtores
mere Will be banquet. room and q
Kltehen, The latter 70 be supplied viii
-, me nest utensils for culinary ppTnosss
Ihere Will be large auditorium 4, ~.
second story, and in the third ssorv tbsrs
VIII DC meeting room for Eden Iodss
eemmodious ante rooms and q reaS;no'
of the order. - Hioaloeis
me lodges OF the 1. o. o. II. will have
inssallationH as follows. October 95th
yener pSi Lodge, No. 2, Of this citv. Octo'
net altaS Meehanio's Lodge, No 4 y,
,his ehyi October goth, Wasbinatnr
aaoage, NO. 3, OF New CASTLE: OsteSa,
SUN, Eagle Lodge, No. 80. Of Hans, S,o,.
Sotooer 5lst, Patrick Henry iodna !,
delaware Oity; November lst Eden "a, W
no % ,ot this CITY; November "a, Oolnna &; Z
-ooge, NO: 26, and Fairfax Lo5oe M ~
g OF lhis city November Sd, Rrspdv v;n ~
Lodge, NO. l3, Of Henry Olay, Fs,snd
ship Lodge, No. %, Of Hocfaaa;,, INV,
Star OF Bethel Lodge, No. 10 an GsnsL M.
NJ november 9th, Delaware Lodge
~ IL. a. !, ana Hermann Lodge, No. 2g e 3,
M s,,,s s sa'y November 9th, Asylum LodJa
T ~; ~ OF this city Novembex 7th, Hon,
n9ags, NO. q, OF this oity; Noyan NIP,
Stn, Oriental Lodge, No. IL, Of Nows ss'
S S9 10th, oentfeville Lodye "G NJ :
~ q oentreyille; November 1sth NJ NJ
.lonsi Lodge, No. 80, Of 81. Georoas. M M
this city. se' no. ., o.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

A BENNETT exchange says: William Luts,
a butcher Of Mermaid, Delaware, was on
his way 70 Kennett early on Tuesday morn
ing; when descending short, steep hill
near Hockessin, DEL, he encountered a
fence built across the road. Had II not
bean for q good break on his wagon, he
cnnld not have stopped IN time to prevent
q serious accident. Whether tho fence had
baeh put there for practical joke or to aid
10 the commission or crime, is mystery.
The culprit should be ferreted out and dealt
With the utmost severity Of the Law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

fns wAsHINeroN,, %, DIsAs s....
Conductor Heck Responsible and n
switch Hand Negligent.

PIrrsBuRa, Pa, Oct. 23.--rhe coroner'a
jury In the case OF the recent railroad dis
aster at Washington, Pa, rendered u YER
dict at a late hour last night placing the no.
sponsibilily for the accident on Conductor
Heck OF the shifting engine, and charging
him with involuntary granddaughter 10
causing the deaths OF Engineer Noonan and
Fireman McAullffe, the testimony showing
that he had ordered the switch open aud
then failed TO see that 1t had been closed.
Edward Boon, the new switch hand, who
opened the switch, was condemned for
gross negligence.
The coroner has Issued a warrant for
Heck's arrest. The passengers injured in
the wreck who are still here are all doing
well,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
nsn,h of .IoI,n =. Glrn,n

John F. Gllpln, u prominent citizen and
brother Of ex-Mayor Charles Gilpin Of
Philadelphia, died In that city Monday, In
the 92d year Of his age. he was born in
Wilmington but passed most OF his life in
Philadelphia. For many years he was q
member OF the Stock Exchange, hut retired
from business 20 years ago. He was promi-
nently identified with a number OF charities
and was a director OF the public schools for
many years. He was cousin OF Ferdinand
L. Gilpin OF this city. Many years ago the
DECEASED and a brother were engaged In
business here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25
WcsIcyan Colicgn Tor n Hotel.

The Wesleyan College building, on
French street above Sixth, 10 shortly TO
be rernodeled and fitted up as hotel,
plans already having been perfected with
thia end in view This front OF the build
ing will be molerDizsd and identified aud
a porch ruu along tho entire width. The
different floors will be fitted up newly
with ell modern improvements. giving in
all about 35 bed chambers, with parlors,
reception rooms. In the basement large
apartment fitted up ss q billiard parior
and improvements in the way OF rsdeeor-
aiing aud identifying the interior will be
he Insde,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-10-25

They Work Hard EBHt secure Not a
lied GGmE,


A unsuccessful utteup was made
Tuesday night to rob the house of Emile
Butcher at the southwest corner Of Fifth
and Shipley streets, and their operations
show that gang Of expert burglars ia ct
work here. The thieves, fos there must
have beer three or four OF theu, gained
an entrance through on alley back ot the
building where they bore hdie ia the
kitchen shutter and entered after unbolt.
ing tho shutter. They then went to the
dining room on the floor above and tried
ia open the safe hut failed. They then
picked up tho safe bodily and had it re.
moved ss far as The door when they were
scared of
Officer Brown says that abou. 2 O'Clock
yesteEiaY'morninR lie blew hispoliceman's
whistle at tittb and Shiplsy streets TO
ascertain the Whereabouts OF his partner,
and he helieveatha this must have scared
them OF. The thieves he'd the aafa care
fnlly wrapped in q tahia cover to dsaden
the sound in removing The room had
been thoroughly ssnsaoked. a silver
castor had been placed in he yard out.
side, in which condition everything WAS
found yesterday morning. n1their fight
pothin9 WAS taken, and even had toe
thieves secured tae ssfe they would have
had their pains for their trouble, as it
o1ntalne. no money and but little u
value. a common bruce and chisel were
among the tools left b. the thieves in
their hasty erit.