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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-19
slss,329.5s
RrnEKAn DEGREE. NAOMI nopar.

The receipts for the year are $3.50. "a;
paid for relief sSl; for lodge expenses
S6S.O2; total expenses, Sl49.03; available
assets, l,1l0.90.
"While Naomi Lodge has added but
one member to its numerical force dur
during the time covered by this report"
he said, "it is by no means in lethargic
condition. That it does not make a
better showing is the fault of those who
should encourage it by their presence,
their endorsement, their membership.
We should have more lodges of this
degree in our jurisdiction, as they will,
in the near future, prove valuable
auxiliaries to the perpetuation of our
organization" He also reported that
the annual rental charged the Grand
Lodge for the use of Odd Fellows Hall
had been put at $500, a reduction of
$500, and that claims paid during recess
amounted to 81, 7076S.
The following is an abstract Of the
report of Grand Treasurer A. G. Robin
son;
Balance in bank at last report.... Ssi9.ll
Received from the grand secretary 2,430.S5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-19

Present balance in bank ....... 81, o7o.O.


Grand Representatives James II.
Applelv and E. w. Cooper gave lengthy
but interesting accounts Of the recent
annual session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge.
For the ensuing year the per capita
tax was put at so cents. Hubert A..
Roop was given the contract for print
ing the journal of the grand body.
A large photograph of Past Grand
Master Goldsmith G. Nailor was pre-
sented to the Grand Lodge on behalf Of
Fairfax Lodge by Representative G. C.
Guthrie, and accepted on behalf of the
recipient by the grand master, who
called on the grand secretary to respond
to the presentation speech. Also, there
was presented TO the Grand Lodge a
large picture of Past Grand Master Il.
NJ. Fowler, a gift from Morning Star
Lodge. Representative B. v. Weldon
made the presentation speech, and Past
Grand Master Joseph Pyle replied.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-19
IN T. CRISIS NOT Pissed.

But Actor Florence is Much Better To-
day - Heart Failure the Threatening
Danger Now.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special wrea
PHiLApELPHiA, Nov. 1S.-At noon Mr..
Florence's physicians after consultation
has issued the following bulletin The
physicians are gratiiied that MIR. Florence
holds his own so well to-day, though be is
not ont of danger. He passed a better
night"
The congestion of the lungs that threat
ened Mr.. Florence with death since sun
day has almost disappeared and the danger
from that source is nearly over, but the
struggle has lett HIM so enfeebled that his
haustion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-19

Police Commissioner Jester will soon
start on western trip.
|. w. Calvin of san francisco is the
aasst OF James w, Thomas,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-19
ODD FELLOWS IN SESSION.
Annual Communication of the Grand
Encampment of Delaware--GrandL Ledge
of the State--Election of Officers.

of the State--Election of Officers.
The 42d annual communication of the
Grand Encampment of Delaware, I. O..
0. F., was held Tuesday evening in Odd
Fellows Hall. The session lasted four
hours and concluded at 11.30 o'clock.
Grand Patriarch Hubert A. Roop pre-
sided, and the attendance was large.
Five new members were admitted.
In his report Grand Patriarch Hubert
A. Roop says:
There seems to have been no friction in
the work of the respective encampments
and there has not been q single appeal
made from the action of any officer or
encampment in our jurisdiction. Death
has not broken a link in the chain of
members of this Grand Encampment. and
our officers have been blest with good
health most of the time and our order is
prospering.
After giving detailed account of his
official acts during the year now closing
he makes the following recommended
tions: That the grand encampment pro-
cure regalia for its officers and also
jewels for the officers not yet supplied;
that the janitor be compensated for SER
vices rendered at the annual ses-
sions of the Grand Encampment !;
that the appropriation for the use
of the grand patriarch, now S25, be in
creased to at least $50; that the per
capita tax, now SO cents, but increased
to at least rs cents.
The report of Grand Scribe Edwin
Hirst contains the following statistics:
Balance available ms Der last
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-19
Hoods SarsapariIIa


l.
100 Doses One Dollar 100 Doses One Dollar
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
MANAGEMENT OF THE GUELPH FUND.



BILL GIVING THE COUNTRY CONTROL OF 1T.
Berlin April 29-In the lower House Of the Diet 10
day. Chancellor Won Caprvi made an announcement '"
the effect that tho Government intended u inVfoa
a bill in the course Of the next session giving '"'
country control Of the Guelph Fund.
The Chancellor also pointed out that 1t was I'M
possible TO ascertain the made Of the Guelph fd
during the last twenty years. All the receipts ana
accounts had been burned at the end OF every year
There was he added nothing singular in this burning
Of the receipts and accounts, as 1t was intended tat
the uses TO which the Fund put should be known
only TO the Minister of the Department to which the
Fund was assigned by the Ministry The expenditure
account published in the press, the Chancellor ex-
planned was without significance
Chancellor Won Capriv also defended the Govern
ments action in confscatng the Hanoveran property
and said that he expected that the bill would change
and extend the objects OF the Fund ana reihoFe al
ohscnrty The Fund however, would not be savings
Ion for the Uanoverian family. Later on replying to
n oneston on the subject, the Chancellor sad that
The oyeTnment would adopt the principles OF the uu
law Without waiting for its enactment
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
UPROAR IN THE ITALIAN CHAMBER.
sIGNoR IMBRIAYI's SERIOUS CHARGE CONCERN
ING THE SLAVE TRADE-THE SIT
TING SUSPENDED.


Rome April 20.-sgnor ImbriaDl, in the Chamber
of Deputies to-day, speaking on the African question,
charged the Italian Government with permitting the
slave trade TO be carried openly. signor Imb7lan
also made the assertion that thirtyfve Young girls
who had been taken from their former owners, under
the pretext of rescung them from slavery, had been
distributed among number Of Italian officers serving
with the Italian Army in Africa
The Marquis d Rndlni, replying for the Italian Gov
ernmen protested against such accusations being made
without absolute proof Of their truth having been first
obtained
Amid cries of It's le," withdraw the Minister
of War declared that he would not remain in the House
unless the charge withdrawn.
a prolonged uproar during which several violent
scenes were witnessed, followed the announcement OF
the determination Of the Minister Of War. The Pres-
dent O. the Chamber utterly unable to control the
excited Deputies and consequently he was compelled
tc suspend the sitting.
Signor Imbrian is the same Deputy who, on March
g. in the House. while the electoral mandates were
being verified said that he regretted that some mem
bers had accepted money to defend certain candidates
before the committee intrusted with the work Of ver
fcatlon An exciting scene and uproar followed, but
signor Imbrlan refused to retract his remarks. on
March 12 sgnor Imbrian caused another and more
serious disturbance. lie shouted to Sgnor Crispi
"You are a servant Of AUSTRIA; to which Crlspi nc
plied: Servants, no. good friends, yes.' slsnor
Imbriani then retorted You servants OF Aus
tria."
sgnor Crsp replied with gross insnlt intended ior
Signor Imbrian The latter called upon him TO WIN
draw his remark. Crispi refused, saying that while
he held the place of Minister of the state ne hau
been forced to endure the annoyances OF slsnor III
briaui But now.s he added, "I am no longer oouhu
| .. 40 eo nc 7 am only a Deputy In my pocket
have a revolver. If SgnOr Imbrian annoys me- let
him beware Ali o,
intornolated the Italian Government, at the Teque ~
Italian residents Of New Ork City. in regard u Cnl
Inspector Byrness refusal to accept the dccoTaiio
co erred upon him by the King OF italy sayhg gs na,
those citizens were desirOus that decoration snoa
NOT be offered to a person who was prevented oy inc
laws of his country from accepting such an honor
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
THE MANIPUR MASSACRE.
ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED FROM THE RASH
NESS OF CHIEF COMMISSIONER oUINToN.


NESS OF CHIEF COMMISSIONER QUINToN.
Calcutta April 20.-MrS. L. st. C. Grimwood, the
wife of Mr.. Grmwood, late British political agent at
Manpur, who murdered when CHEF Commissioner
James W. QuintOn and the other British officials lost
their lives has arrived in this city, According to Mrs
GrlmwoOds account Of the Manipur massacre, the
entirely the rashness Of Chief
Commissioner Qointon in refusing TO listen TO advice
given him in gs1 to the negotiations being conduct
ed with the native chiefs concerning the deposition OF
the Maharajah.
Mrs. Grimwood adds that the British have little
right to complain Of the Senaputtys treachey, mas
much as the Senaputty Second brother Of the deposed
Maharajah and commanderin. chief Of the Manipurl
forces) was invited by Chief Commissioner Quinton to
attend the durbar with the direct intention of taking
him unawares and placing him under arrest without
the bloodshed which would it supposed, have re-
suited from an attempt openly to arrest that cneftan
The Senaputty Mrs. GIimw0od says. in some way c.
other became suspicious OF Ir. Quntons Intentions
and consequently did not appear at the durbar But
the willy Manpuri, on the other hand, well planned
a checkmate movement that. instead of allowing the
arrested Mr. QuintOn and his staff. .
Mrs GCtmwOOd's story, which nobody seems 10
doubt .he true version of the occurrences Whch eu
up TO the ManipuT massacre, has caused some renee
tions to be cast upon the manner in which the enue
Nanipur incident has been handled from the time the
Maharaiah was depOsed down to the apparently IN
expcable delay in pushing Toward the British forces
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
ANOUTBREAK FEAREDIN PARIS
PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY THE AUTHORITIES
FOR MAY DAY.
ACTIVITY OF THE ANARCHIsTS-No LABOR
DEMONSTRATION TO BE ALLOWED IN
THE CITY ON MAY TROUBLE
THREATENED IN SPAIN.

THREATENED IN SPAIN.
Paris, April 20.--It is officially announced that
no labor demonstration will be allowed in the streets
Of this city May Day.
A. serious feeling of alarm prevails in official circles
here at the possibility Of Anarchist outbreak on
the first of May. AS result, the military and police
authorities have taken, and taking, extreme pre-
cautions, and making every preparation possible
effcctually to meet and promptly 10 suppress any
disorder on the part Of Anarchists others. Several
violent Anarchist manestoes Intended to incite the
soldiers composing the garrison Of Paris and its neigh
borlood to revolt, have recently been circulated by
agents Of the Anarchists Several CT these incendary
documents in the possession Of the police who
are now engaged in searching the houses Of the
Anarchist leaders.
II is announced that from to-day until the May Day
their barracks, except guard duty TO bring in
supplies Of provisions, ETC. Even the officers
fined to the barracks To each soldier of the garrison
100 rounds Of ball cartridge have been distributed
The military authorities have also arranged plans OF
communication with the different military posts, bar
racks and forts and have completed arrangements for
the concentration and distribution at points Of vantage
of the troops available in Of disorder. Thus the
entire military and police forces Of Paris are prepared
at almost moments notice TO issue forth from their
quarters and occupy the streets and squares Of Paris in
such a manner that any Anarchist movement will be
practically sure to be nipped in the bud, however
we'll planned 1t may be-
The Committee Labor Of the Chamber of Depu
ties have approved maximum working day Of tel
hours for Industrial operatives.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
4 LIVELY DAY IN THE USE.
MANY SENATE BILLS PASSED.
THE MEASURE MAKING THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE
FooTPArH FREE AND THE UNION FERRY


FoorPATH FREE AND THE UNION FERRY
COMPANY FARE BILL AMONG THEM.
Albany April 30 (Speciall.-The Assembly to-day
resembled the New-YOrk stock Excnange on panio
day In spite of the fact that the Democrats had de-
clarcd that no more Senate bills would be passed. on
account Of the deadlock in that house, the members
busted themselves mainly in passing senate DIS oho
Of the first of the Senate measures TO get through was
the bill which Mr. Jacobs introduced some time ago.
making the fOOtpath on the Brooklyn Biluge Heo'
There was no opposition to this
A few minutes later Assemblyman Earl sent quIeuN
to the desk resolution To have read at noon inc
Jacobs BILL preventing the Union Ferry Company from
increasing its rate OF fare. Tim sullivan ana ar
Mase were watching for this move on the part "
Mr.. Earl so they did not object They We're expecting
that Mr. Kelly, Of Brooklyn would make the motion.
At the hour named the bill was taken up ana READ or
the last time In the meantime considerable scran-
bling was being done by Sullivan ana Mase 10 oeiea'
the bill Mase went among some OF the country Moui'
ters who were supposed TO know anyhhg ABOUT III
and managed 10 get few Of them 10 vote "ith NM
When they were told what the bill did, most Of them
changed their votes from the negative TO the ahrma~
five The credit of saving the bill IS due to Mr.
Asplnal who made, in explaining his vote, BRILLIANT
speech which efectually overcame the missionary
work that Mase and sullivan were doing against ths
bill. The measure received seventy-one Affirmative
votes and only twenty four negative votes, sullivan
was en- angry at Mr. Aspina because the bill had been
carried that he used some exceedingly hard language
on the floor. Had Speaker sheehan done his duty hs
would have brought sullivan before the bar o. tho
House and punished him in some way. The bill now
goes TO the Governor
Mr. Brodsky introduced and passed immediately
bill extending for year the terms Of the members
of the Board OF Electrical Control Of New-lork.
The Browne bill taking away from Timothy Shea
the oyster docks taken from the committee this
morning. but the attempt 10 advance the bill further
was defeated.
Mr.. Woodbury. obtained enough votes to take from
the Codes Committee the bill introduced BY him some
time ago, extending the provisions OF the Corrupt
Practices act TO primary elections and conventions
lie failed however. 10 get unanimous consent to
advance the bill further
bill giving 10 the widow Of Assemblyman Brundago
the salary for the year was introduced and passed
Mr.. Foley's bill increasing the number OF the
members of the Board Of Aldermen 10 twenty-four
was passed.
A hard aght was made By soma ss ths sospsz
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
1oyG SHOT WORTHY OF HIS NAME.

Nashville Tenn. April 2o-Delightul weather and che
splendid condition OF the track caused another large crowd
- ,,ord the races al West side Park to-day about 5000
N.,n rresent The feature OF the day the Lincks
,el Handicap for ree-y -yearolds and upward, one mile
and IL turned out great surprise being won by Long
Sbo, who was indeed long shot odds ranging from 20
70 40 20 l against him The talent plunged on Monlta
II.rAv ~ /, IN . but she called. Bracelet
d I,-,,o wore hot fayorites the (onehaf nie)
and second H5IO ue and they had no trouble In lay
ing the money Little Midget. the second choice In ne
third ave turlongs had many followers, and succeeded
In beating Belle Redmond by head Dutenmai' .ns
a,th ana last race sx furong but finished third Clark
~ 4 70 Winning easuys
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
FINANCES OF THE ARGENTINE.

London. April 2o.-"Th standards BuenoS Ayres
correspondent says: In an interview, President
Pelegrini stated that the Argentine Government had
decided To issue notes against reserve silver, to be
legal tender at par value for all obligations in future
but not TO affect debts incurred before the issue Is
docreed A law will be passed declaring contracts
ro4 made in the legal currency invalid Thus 1t will
ha mnossible for creditors legally TO recover gold
rbo Government found 1t impossible to obtain sufficient
gold for gold basis. The banks gave official notice OF
their inability to control the gold premium. Presi-
dent Pellegrin IS of the opinion that 1t will be
nfcjoi 10Th 10 bOndhOlders and to the Government
If The Whole of the external debt Is consolidated on
q nor cent basis
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
FIVE, NOT THREE, WERE KILLED.
,wo MORE BODIES FOUND IN THE WRECK on

TWO MORE BODIES FOUND IN THE WRECK on
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO.
baltimore, April 20.-ienry Croft, engineer Of the
feir, train wrecked in the collision on the Baltimore
and ohio yesterday, not killed as reported There
were however, five men killed instead Of three Inc
bodies of J. W. Amey, OF Baltimore conductor OF the
freight train, and an unknown brakeman OF the
freight were found under the engine TINS morning
washington. Aprll 2o.-In one Of the cars that werc
,rocl,od an the baltimore and ohio yesterday were
three safes containing $1,000, shipped by the thltci
states Express Company TO Western banks IN eAcnas
the Treasury for redemption. The safes nave been
returned 10 the Treasury Department; ther cOhIehts
w. Ladiy charred. Experts were put to Work 10
see what portion can be identified. for WHICH NC"
notes will be issued by the Department.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
OPENING OF THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT.

OPENING OF TIE UVNIINIO+' " a,
Ottawa April 20.-The first session OF the scVehth
Parliament OF tho Dominion OF Canada opened uhs
afternoon. At O'Clock the members OF the HOUSE
of Commons were summoned TO the Senate Chamber
where they were Informed that the causes OF the
summoning Of Parliament would be declared tomorrow
on retu.ulng ,tO their chamber The House Of Com
mons proceeded TO tine election Of Speaker, Peter
White member for North Renfrew, being chosen. An
adjournment was then taken until tomorrow, when when
ernor,G eneral, Il ID stanley, OF Preston, VINO VIII
declare Parliament 70 have been duly opened
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
FRENCH INTRIGUES IN NEWFOUNDLAND.
sI.ppLY1NG VESSELS WITH ARMS FOR ATTACK
ING THE CRUISERS-BL0CKADE
RUNNING.

St. Johns n F., April 90 (speciaD.-Over fifty more
vessels have run the blockade, taking Dalt 10 -
Pierre. Information has been received that the frcI
bo ernnlled several vessels with arms and liquor to
rotrrn and attack the cruisers. The Governor mas
ordered the warshp Pelican from ST. Georges to Forums
Bay. to preserve order The Governor sent last ngnt
Major Fawcett with strong police force, TO Inc inc
scene Much anxiety is felt, and there Is great III
dienatlon against the French for their intrlgues
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
FRANCE AND HANTI.

Paris, April Ex-senator Isaac has given notice that
he will question the Government in regard to Hayu,
especially as to the significance Of the dispatch Of an
American squadron to Port-au-PTince. Senator Isaac
is opposed to the idea of the United States acquiring
the Mole at St. Nicholas a cOaling station, as the
possession of this place by the American Government
ne asserts, would menace the independence OF the
Antilles.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
,,,,r v,,pppss OF 1ypIA's FAST TRIP.

Victoria. b. c., April ooThe Empress of India the
a.. % tho now canadian Pacific Line steamers, arrived
S Emo horbor Yesterday exactly ten days. four hours
ond th,rty.six minutes from Yokohama making the
rest time on record The vessel then sailed Tor van
couver, after Mayor Grant had presented Cap'Al Mar
- ~ hohaIf of the citizens Of Victoria, with a
silver punch set, appropriately inscribed IN hohof OF
the first steamer of the new Chha Iine'
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
vrIrn HIS WHOLE FAMILY AND HIMsELF.

Pesth. April 20.-A terrible tragedy in which a
ho,o family lost their lives happened In this city TO-
dav. A man employed in the postoihce here was
,oo ,,+I honicjdal frenzy and fatally attacked all
tbc members of his household, never ceaslne III MS
bloody work until lie had murdered MS "lie' hot'er-
orCO1' .,.oo chudren The man then started for
!h na"nbe and upon reaching the river threw Mini
snlf into The river and was drO"lCu'
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
NO RIGHT TO TAP sKAYEA1ELEs LAKE,.

syrncuse, April 20.-rhe General Tem' supreme
Court. today decided In the suit of william A. sweet
against the city OF syracuse, against the cys ght 70
take skaneatees Lake for the cliys use Judge
Merin wrote opinion, whose particular point Is II
this declaration see no way 10 escape the con
cYsOn that the act Of 1890 assumes to appIOIIlA.c
nublc property for local purpose ana Is th'relDre
invalid by .clsOns II the absence Oh lho requisite WV
Ibiids assent of The Legislature.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
BURIAL OF Won MOLTKE.

Creisau. April 29.-The body Of Field Marshal Count
Won Moltke reached here today, and was conveyed
f tbe railroad station to the mausoleum by officers
t th prassiers the procession being headed by Gen
oral Ievinsk Bishop Kopp, and the civil authorities
- Crcisau. The route which the possession followed
was lined with members of the different veteran
eoIdiors, associations. Pastor Grueditz pronounced
an Grafton at the grave, and the ceremonies cioeu WIN
ON anthem.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
AN ALLEGED SPECIAL MISSION 10 ITALY.

Rome, April o." LOplnOne" to-day publishes
dispatch which it received from Palermo, 70 the elect
that an American journalist named EnSemann, who
has arrived in that CITY, has been delegated by the
Government Of the United States TO render assistance
to the families Of the Italian subjects who were nched
in New-Oreans The correspondent Of "LOpnione'
assors that he has seen Eneelmann and il is stated
that Engelmann has paid a visit to the village OF
Caccamo for the purpose OF giving help to the family
OF Monasterio, one Of the Iynched men, who i've at
that place,
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
HAWAuANS WANT A REPUBLIC.

THE QUEENS LIFE SAID TO BE IN DANGER
Cbicoco April Ca dispatch from san Francisco
saws that Honolulu advce report that Minister Carter
has resigned from the Cabinet and that the people are
clamorng for republic 1t is said that the lie OF
the Queen is In danger
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
THE sAYWARD CASE.

London. April 2o.-"The Times complains Of the
do, 90 tbe sayward case I'm the United states Supreme
court II declares that the action OF the United states
authorities ii the case almost invites the civilized
world 10 express an opinion anu sa's ,nat Lcru
,,iS, o,,saI IN mix diplomatic negotiations with
legal proceedings is amply Vhuica'cu'
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
EXCITEMENT AMONG BELGIAN MINERS.

Brussels, April 29-The syndicate OF coalcwners
here has decided not to raise the price Of COAL in order
not to give the miners preteXt for strike. Great
excitement prevails among the miners OF Central
belgium Meetings Of miners are dispersed by gen
darmes and all disOrderly persons arr arrested.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
pRoGREss oF TIE GILLIAN CONFLICT.

Paris, April 20.-A dispatch from Iquique says: "The
parliamentary forces have occupied Copapo Five
hundred of Balmaceds's friends who defending the
town fed The cruisers Argentina and Almiranto
Lynch were so badly damaged In the conflict with the
Bianco Encaada that they have been compelled 10 80
into dock at Valparaiso for repairs
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
npv,, rpov vtNtGER sTUMPF.

san Francisco April 2o.-Irwin C. stumpf manager
Of the estate of Senator George Hearst, who owned
,r ,ntarat I'm the Anaconda mines, denies all knowl
edse Of the eported sale of the mines 10 the E9Ihs
cAlIds.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-30
MINISTER GRANT THE GUEST OF Mr.. REID.

Paris April 29.-The United states Minister here, the
Hon. Whitelaw Reid, to-day presented Colonel +. d.
Grant the United states Minister at Vienna, to Pres
dent Carnot. Colonel Grant and his wife have been
in this city for same days. and the guests Of Mr.
and Mrs Reid.