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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
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Hot Debate ON BRIBERY.

In the Massachusetts house OF representa-
tives on Tuesday Representative Gould
of Chelsea submitted substitute for the
report OF the bribery committee. He do
olared the West End system of influence
unparalleled In the history of legislation, in
violation OF law and subversive of all
ho est legtslatlon; that the evidence
showed that the West End purchased the
whole lobby AMI hired prominent polltt.
clans and lawyers to infiusnce the cleo.
tions, paying large sums therefor, the total
being estimated at over $4,000, that the
Testimony OF some OF these men betore the
committee was an insult to the dignity of
the hause; thst the effort to Influence the
speaker to pack the committee on street
railways Was an atfe0nt TO him and to the
house; THAI tha sald COMMITTEES was un-
WRrrantRbly iuterferei with that members
were unwnrrRntably interfered with during
debate by tho West End's attorneys, and
that jnoriinRte expenditure (s7 ,510) was
made to advertise the West Ends claims to
the point Of corrupting the press and mis-
leading the public confidence In thu i'm
phrtislity OF the news columns OF the press.
A hot debate followed. Representative
K!ttFed9a Of Boston asserted that the re-
port was not 1ht;ewash aud demanded
in APOLOGY OF Mr.. Williams for formulating
the charges. Tne house finally adopted the
eommittes's report aud approved fits fnd-
iugs-l34 10 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
FEDERAL LEG IsL.4TIoN.


The Obnoxious Election Lay-Pen-
sions for Army Nurses.
In the House of Representatives, Tues
day, the consideration OF the Federal Elec.
tion bill was continued. and an amendment
offered by Mr.. Lehlbach, making super
vision compulsory In every Congressional
Observation-Disclosures the country, was rel 4cted
yeas, l3l; nays, 1888, Amendents offered
by Mr.. Lodge, providing that circuits
courts may decide appeals from the deci-
sion OF the Federal canvassers and issue
certificates, were agreed to without divi-
sion. Pending fina action on the bill the
House adjourned, after an evening
session.
The House committee on invalid PEN
sions has agreed to report favorably bill
pensioning army nurses. II provides that
all women employed by the surgical de-
partment of the United States as army
nurses or otherwise officially recognized as
such during the late war, and who rem
dered service In hospitals, In camp or on
the battlefield for a period OF six months
or more, and who were honorably dis
charged, and who. from the results OF such
services or the tnfirmities of advancing
age, are unable to earn their own livelihood,
shall receive pension OF $l2 per month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
LIE wEs.


Special Correspondence Gazette and journal
LEwKs, July 1.-The Rev. J. Hale Nell
vains, ID. D., OF Princeton. N. j., native
OF Liewes, who is on visit to his sister,
preached on Sunday morning In the Pres
byterian church.
Prof. Hartman OF Dickinson College, Oar
ffele, Pa. preached In the M. Il. church on
Sunday morning. He is spending few
days at the Bright House, Rehoboth BeAch.
The steamer w. w. Colt brought down
from Philadelphia a large number OF ex-
cursioniste on Sunday morning. About Az
were landed here.
The usual summer visitors and friends
from the cities are beginning to arrive and
Lewes will soon be gay and lively.
Preparations are being made for the
Fourth. The base ball club ts practicing
daily and the stock of fireworks for the
evening ls on hand. The bend is getting
ready to discourse its best musi, and large
crowd Is expected to be on hand. The rail-
road will cell excursion tickets to accom-
modate local travel.
William II. Yrdsn having closed the con-
tract for tho erection OF the new marine
hospital building Is getting his materials
together The most of them will be brought
here by vessels aud to facilitate lauding he
ia building temporary pier near the spot
where the building will be placed.
Robert Arnell has the contract TO build
the new colored echoolhouss. 1t is now 10
process OF erection and will be anished by
September LIST next.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
MlDDLsIU YIN.

Special Correspondence Gazette and journal
NiIpDLETowE, July l. Isaac Biddie,
Samuel Johnson, Edward Dredden and
Levi Fulimor, all colored, were arrested
by Officer Graddcck on Saturday evening
last tor druEkeaneas and digorderly cen
duct.
The Loyal Legion Temperance Band
pionicked at Silver LaEe on Saturday
afternoon.
This Kickapno Indians are anaamped
near the depot and heir entertainment
last night was Witnessed by about 500
people.
A serious accident occurred on the
fttm of Daniel Jones, about three miles
from Cecilton, yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Jones WAS threshing his wheat crop. A
steam engine and tbresher Of George A.
Vandegri't were doing the work The
water il the boiler got too low and it ex-
nloded, severely scalding young Mr..
Nsndegrift A young man named Mccoy
was aiso injured. Tho flying sparks set
fire TO the thTesher aud stacke straw oil
of which were consumed, along with q
tmall Quantity Of wheat. II Is stated that
there had been some trouble with the
engine b3tora and that trouble was ex,
per!ence1 in getting water forced into her.
William Penn Wilson, telegraph meg-
Eepger Of the railroad station here. will
shortly appear in the un,f jrm OF West
etn Union telegraph messenger. William
Taylor OF this place furnished the suit t.
the young man for the excellent service
he has done in delivering messages.
Personal Poreiyal Bailey OF Philadel
phia is visiting bis sister, Mrs. john p
Cochran, JF., near town.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
PoAT PENN.

SPECIAL Correspondence OF Gaaette and Journal
PoRT PENN, duly THE closln0 exer-
cises OF yha public school were bald at the
school building last Friday evening, a
large audience was ia attendance. The
ex,si cises consisted Of music by the school.
solos, deciamations, readings and dis-
loales.
Personal: Mrs. Kelley OF Wilmington.
DSl, Ia visiting her sister, Mrs. John
WaldOn-Bamuel Bender is visiting at
Smyrna-Mrs. John Eaton and children of
FELTON, are the guests ~ relatives here-A
small excursion party composed OF the fol-
lowing: Messrs. VIII Fisher. Russell Eaton,
Harry MeNelley, Charles Kafshaw, Profs.
Oliver and Alfred Higgins, recent prinel-
pals OF the Frankford and Woodsids public
schools, ana the Rev. Fred L. McKinsey,
TOOK moonlight sail last Monday evening
Prof. Griffin has rsturnsd to his home a.
Kanton-Charles Rershaw, VINO has been
stopping In Philadelphia, is visiting here
Mrs. Barry of Philadelphia e II lpping with
Mrs. George Webb-Miss Iva Carpenter,
who has been stopping IN Wilmington, has
returned home for the sunmeC-Levi Bird,
Eco. ,ssld family of Wilmington were guests
at Augustine'Pler over laet Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03

Marker, John Freeman. Captain Joseph
Bonsall, n. A. Richardson. D. L. Mcbride,
Thomas Pardse; south, Il. N. Dunn, Mre.
DR.. oaulk, james Lord, Miss Kate Haman.
Third avenue, north, Thomas An erson,
Mlss Lizgle o,mond, N. ]. Lodge; south,
II. X. Hargadine. j. NJ. Richards. J. p.
Carey, Philip Burnett. Upon Close SCRUTINY
of the above list OF tenteTs It will be seen
that the politicians have established head
quarters and the outlook looks as though
the Camden camp will play prominent
part In the coming campaign.
Personal; Miss Morrow and Mrs. =. T.
Kellum of Wilmington, are visiting Miss
Mollie Kelium here-mr. and Mrs. ". p.
Silmser returned last night from their
h neymoon--Miss Belle Levi is visiting In
New York City-Mrs. Watson Broad say
will take her Sunday-school class to the
bay to.day-sfrs. Thomas Oashell daughter
aud grandson will leave tomorrow to
spend few days in Philadelphia and
Atlantic City, N. J.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
SMYRNA, june 29.--John Armstrong
who has been attending Pierce's Bust
ness College in Philadelphia is home to
spend his vacation.
Miss Nan Hoyle who has been seriously
Ill ia somewhat better.
The Rev. DR.. Robinson, formerly pastor
OF the M. q. Church, bat now of Water
town, Dakota, occupied the M. q. pulpit
yesterday morning in place of the Rev.
w. W. W. Wilson who preached for the
presiding elder at the Union. Mr.. Robin
son gave an excellent discourse upon the
theme of gentleneas. The Rev. Mr..
Watkins of Townsend, preached in the
evening.
Miss Name Beverly of Philadelphia, Is
visiting Miss May Armstrong.
Collins Beach will open next Thurs
day. Thursday night hAs been chosen as
the dance night of the season.
Saturday was picnic day with the coun-
try schools.
Fourth of July will be quietly observed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
Grant Incrrnnn 4, Pension..

Tile pension Office at Washington Issued
during this fiscal year just closed 16l ,658
pension certificates. The number issued
during the preceding year was la. 292. o.!
the number isened during the year jntt
closed &C ,687 were original pensions, which
is m increase of nearly $4,000 as compared
with tine number issued during the proceed
ing year. The House committee on invalid
pensions, after great deal OF considera-
ton, has agreed to report favoraDly bill
pensloning army nurses 1t was prepared
by MIR. Belknap OF Michigan, as substitute
for all bills on the subject pending before
the committee. 1t provides that all women
employed by thesurgicGl department OF the
United States as army nurses or otherwise
officially recognized as such during the l. te
war, aud who rendered services in hospi-
tails, In camp or on the battlefield for q
period OF six months or more, and who
were honorably discharged, and who, from
the results OF such service or the infirmi-
ties OF advancing age, are unable to earn
their own livelihood, shall receive PEN
sion Of $l2 per month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03

Ex.Alderman Smith, Detective Logan,
RoundsmHn Taylor, ex-Detective Flanagan,
George W. Gibbons and Frank Walsh were
arrested 10 New York on Monday, on the
complaint Of o. Il. Whltmore, u reporter,
that they took money from him and prom
ised 'police protection" for a bogus gam
bling house which he opened TO deceive
them.
The Chicago dock laborers have struck
for five cents per hour advance on their
present rate of 20 cents per hour. and the
river is tied up. About $50 men have quit
work. Many vessels are idle. The COM
panies most affected by this strike are the
Anchor, the Union, the Lehigh Valley
Transportation Company and the western
Transit Company. The dock employos OF
the Laokawanna, Erie and 0gdensburg are
In full sympathy with the movement. The
strikers claim that they are backed up
by the dock hands In Milwaukee, Rnc that,
II they ask their support they Will also
strike.
Eight hundred men employed at the Fish
back rolling mills of tho Pottsville Iron
and Steel Company. in Pottsville, struck
on Monday morning, because the president
and general manager refused to sign the
wages scale. This scale has been signed
by iron workers all over the country, and
is to the effect that the employers will con-
tinue the present rate OF wages until there
IL an advance In the price OF iron, when
| they will increase the wages. Il was re-
ported that night that arrangements were
| being made for settlement, but II was
| thought hardly possibly that any adjust
| ment could DO reached this week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
LAUREL.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journar
LAUREL june q The Laurel and George
town base ball clubs played thair second
game yesterday at the Georgetown grounds
and Laurel suffered another defeat. Score
10 to 8.
Maurice LRyHeld, aged II months. only
child of O. w. Kenney, editor OF the SusseE
CotitltidH, died OF cholera infantum on
Wednesday evening. The burial takes place
this afternoon,
On Wednesday evening ex.Sacretary of,
State Hon. William Z. Oausey addressed a.
large audience IN front Of theLau House
upon the6ubject OF "Tariff. Reform"
Ira II. Melvin is putting In distilling ma
ctinefy which will be In operation this
summer. He also proposes 10 establish
luRsr bser brewery here.
The Rev. MIR. Duhsdway is canvasslng
this section for patronage to new paper
to be published at 5eaford. Its initial mum
Der vii! appear July 81 and will be called
the Conference Chronicle. II will be a six
column folio and published semi-monthly.
II will be printed at Georgetown and will
contain the news of the church and confer-
once field.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
GEORG ETOWR.


Special Correspondence f Gazette and journal
GEoRdETowE. June 27.-Your correspoa-
dent wa presented with peach of the
Amsden June variety yesterday afternoon
by Walter W. Pepper near this town who
has one OF the finest II not the finest peach
and apple orchards In the county. The
peach had that flavor which only Della
ware peach has. Mr.. Pepper says that there
are psaches scattered through his orchard
but not in sufficient quantity to ship.
AT a hearing before Judge Houston the
applications OF Capt Thomas Il. Haathers
OF the Ponder House and Peter j. Hart of
H4rts Hote of Milton for fractional
LICENCES were considered, and atter argu-
meat by Charles II. Richards. Esq, for the
Temperance Union and Charles nj. Cullen
for the applicants, the judga decided in
favor of the applicants. ordering licenses
to be granted them. These hotels we're re-
fused licenses at April term OF court on
account OF the signers Of the petitions not
having among them six substantial tree
holders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
s,ruch 81 : snlrtlnr EnrIne.

Robert Douslas OF No. IA Church lane,
WAS strucE by a shifting engine at the
Third street crossins OF the p, W. n b.
railroad about 5 80 o'clock, Tuesday af-
ternoon, md eadiy iuinred ahout the head.
Douglas IL employed by the Lobdeil Car
Wheel Company aud was returning from
the works. @hnre he had received his wages.
1t Ia su,d that h. was uader the inauen Q
OF liquor and 10 ain reoklesaness walked In
front OF thD aaBlae and stumbled. There
are sevaral severe bruises aud cuts on his
head, none of which are dangerous. DR..
J. A. Draper dressed his wounds and he
was taken home Ia coach
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03

Mrs. John Harlan, who lives In the Ninth
ward, gave her baby. aged months. a
half teaspoonful OF laudanum on Monday
morning, in mistake for "a cordiel. Two
hours after the child's life was despaired
OF. DR.. J. W. Mullin was summoned, and
succeeded in bringing the baby around
after two hours OF hard work.
Chief Justice Comegys recently wrote
from London to Hon. George H. Bates,
stating that he will go from London to
Paris and thence to Carlsbad, where he will
rest awhile. From Carlsbad he will 20 to
Stuttgart, returning through rural Eng.
land, Ire and and Scotland. By the advice
OF his physician, who cautioned him about
contracting the Roman fever, he will mo-
visit Rome.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
nwAH1.

Special Correspondent of Gazette and JoirnalN
NEWARK, June .a8-There was a meet-
ing last evening at the drug store OF
70. b. Frazer for the purpose OF organ
izing tennis club among the young
men Of the town. The meeting was well
attended and much interest nwas shown
In the project. After the enrolment OF
members Lieutenant G. Leiany Brown was
slected president and John p. Armstrong
secretary and treasurer for the season. IL
wRs decided TO purchase at once an en-
tirely new playing outfit and TO mark out
two or three courts on the college campu'.
These are the following members 80 far:
John N. Spencer, Dr.. A. T. Neale, John r.
Armstrong, DR.. II. g., NJ. Kollock, Lieu
tenant G, LeRoy Brown, Charles B. Evans,
ESQ, Il, b. Frazer, 8. III. Donnell. Joseph
H. Caleb, Robert Motherall, Louis l.. Curtis,
John Pilling. Jr., Joseph II. Hossinger,
Edward L. Raub and Albert II. Raub.
Warren Curtis, one OF the proprietors OF
the Hndson River Pulp and Paper Com
pany, Is visiting relatives here. This COM
pany owns the largest pulp and paper mill
In the United States and supplies at least a
dozen Of the largest newspapers OF this
country and England with its product.
Only a short time ago an English syndicate
capitalized at IS 000, 900 endeavored to OBJ
tain control OF this mill and several others.
but the terms could not be arranged and
the project fell through. Mr.. Curtis is also
treasurer OF the L7vrentide Pulp Company
Of Montreal, Canada.
NEWARK, July LA slight change was
made ia the b. Il o. schedule last week.
The southbound express formerly arriving
here at lib a. M, now arrives one hour
earlier and, making seve al intermediate
stops, reaches Baltimore 11.55 O'Clock. The
southbound way mall train now reaches
here at 7.45 a. M, instead OF a05. North
ward the only train changed is 'he 5 OS p.
m. accommodation, which preceded the
Boston express by few minutes. Now 1t
follows the latter, leaving here at IL p. m.
Lieutenant Brown Is drilling number OF
young men here IN the management and
firing of the Delaware College artillery
pieces 80 that tho ''glorious Fourth" may
not pass without proper recognition and
respect being shown 1t through an early
morning salute on Independence Day. On
the same morning the two local brass
bands will parade and during the day the
new tennis club Will initiate Its new courts
on the college campus. Many houses here
will have private displays OF fireworks and
the small boy will as usual be unmanage-
able,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03

The Talbot County Farmers Alliance met
In Easton, Mo-, Tuesday, and elected the
following officers: President, Alfred j..
WILSON; Yice-president, William Collins /;
Secretary, William p. Powell; Treasurer,
Henry Wilson; Lecturer. James Il. Sutton /;
Assistant. Samuel A. Harper; Chaplain, tho
Rev. b. s. Highley; Doorkeepsr, Joseph T..
Bartlett; Assistant, q. F. Jones; Sergeant
alarms. David spaedie; Business Agent,
James L. banning; Delegates to State ALI
ance, William p. Powell, Dol. +. A. Benson,
William Collins, William Willis and D. f.
Sherwood.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
TIvO CON FIONs.
Democrats md Prohibitionists Elect
q M

behhDGftAtn hhh ANFbhtbtttOhhhthh ahSCt
Delegates at Princess Anne.
PRINCESS ANNE, MD., July THE Demo-
cratic convention met In Princess Anne to-
day pursuant to call OF the central COM
mitTes for Somerset county and elected
Messrs. Joshua W. Miles. John s, Sudler, j..
Wesley Webster. BENZ. X Green, William
y. McMaster, DR.. william II. Gale, William
Z. Byrd and Southey +. Miles, Jr., TO repre-.
sent the county In tue next congressional
convention OF the First district. This con-
ventton instructed the delegation to cast
Somers0t's vote In unit and to use all
honorable means to secure the nomination
OF Colonel Henry Page. The proceedings
OF ths convention were harmonious and
just before Its close Colonel Page was
called in to make an address which was
warmly applaudei.
The Somerset county prohibition conven-
ton was also held here to-day. The follow
ing delegates eleotei to represent this
county at the congressional convention OF
tho First district, to be held at GlYndon
Park on July 30th: Messrs. q. =. Bazaar. ] /.
q. Parks, Il. j. Bounds, A L. Lavid, i. u.
Furuess. A. P. Ellis. ". f. Cochran and N.
j, Gibbs,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
SALISBURY, June 2S.-The dwelling of
Joshua Dryden, situated about live miles
from town, was struck by lightning last
evening.
An entertainment was given at Fair
fle d, the residence OF MT. and Mrs, RAN
doiph Humphreys, lust evening, in honor
OF Miss Hattie Dehnam OF Norfolk, Va, a
sister OF Mrs. Humphreys.
The ice manutactory 10 now Ia operation
and tho Ice made 10 OF excellent quality.
The capacity Of the machine Is ABOUT IL
tons per dry and tho supply at present is
UNEQUAL TO the demand,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
nanIovinr Lnnnn,nrK.

Eight new dwelling houses are TO ba
built on the site OF tho Oil Valentino house
end property az Seventh and Church streets
by Contractor Patrick iabey. THIS old
house is on the north side nj Seventh street
opposite the entrance TO Old Swedes Gene
try. 1t was once pretty cottage with vine
covered porehes, surrounded by garden
filled with flowers and shrubbery. The house
was built IN 1913 aud occupied for many
years, by William Valentine, Il house
painter. The terrace on which the house
glands is bsing removed egd the new
houses wlllb0 level with the Btreet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03
ELKTON.

ELKToN, Mn, June 23.--Two teams col
lided last evening on Main street In front
OF the courthouse. One was driven by
Samuel Smith and the other by a Mrs.
Bradley who resides near town. They were
moving 10 opposite directions. None OF the
occupants were injured, but both buggies
were Damaged.
young man from the First district who
is confined In the county insane asylum,
wandered away from that institution yes.
tsrday morning and came to Elkton. lie
was taken back to the asylum by DR..
Howard Bratton, not, however, without
some difficulty.
Grayson l.. bennett OF John Il Bennett Il
Co., and Miss Harriet Louise Heath were
married on Thursday evening at the brides
home by the Rev. Charles Eli.
Mics Celeste Bower, formerly OF Elkton,
was married on Wednesday at the Church
OF the Sacred Heart, PHILADELPHIA, to
George A, aIeEroy, q Baltimore Onio rail-
road official OF that city.
A horse walked into the railroad bridge
over Big Elk Greek, near teWn early this
morning and its legs went through the
spaces between thu Bleepers. Two freight
trains gong la opposite directions were
stopped and the tratnmen succeeded In
releasing the horse from Its strange posi-
tion.
ELkTOh, July ls--hAieh raub Oh tnlb
place and for number Of years resi-
dent OF Port Deposit, was arrested last
evening and held by Justice John Part
ridge in 81 200 in each Of three cases on
charges Of violating the pFohibitory law
of the county. Tie grand jury Mt the
September term OF court will act in the
casts. Mr.. Falls was unable TO furnish
bail and was committed 70 Jail.
There was slight blszs just outside
the Howard HouRe stables at an early
hour yesterday morning. A hostler ex-
tinguished the flames which would soon
have ignited the building whsch'is occu-
pied by B. B. Dunbar, Iigerynau. The
cause OF the fire is not positively known.
The presons stables, which are of brick
replace those destroyed by fire two or
three years ago.
Captain john Briokley, prominent
citizen of Elk Neo k, is very i'll and not
expected to recover. He was engineer on
steamers Of the Ericsson line and after
ward captain OF bay craft. He has been
engaged in farming for q number of years
past.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-07-03

VIM. Timmone, postmaster OF Idlvlile,
Ind, writes: "E.ecttic 81 ters has d nna
more for me than Ill other medicines com
hined, for that bad feeling arising from
Kidney aud Liver trouble" John Leslie,
farmer and stockman Of same place, says:
"Find Electric Bitters to he tue best Kldler
and Liver medicine, made me fsel like a
now maa." j. W. Gardner, hardware mer.
chant, same town, says: Electric Bljters is
Just the thing for man who is all run
down and don't care whether he lives or
dies; he found now strength, good appe-
tite and felt inst Ike he had new eaae on
life. Only 5Je a bottle, at Beaton Smiths
drug store, corner Seventh and Pine streets.
Goods delivered free.