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The St. Johns herald., 1891-08-06
THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS APART.
A Family Reunion Which Was a Total
 Surnr-SP.

VI A Family AcurIcn 6hicn Was d 1OCaA
 Surprise,
 Two brothers who had not seen each other for thirty-eight years, but who had been living and working within a few blocks of each other for months, were accidentally brought together re- gently. Their meeting, says the Chi cago News. was followed by a family reunion which completed a family circle that had been broken since 1853.
 In that year John Shephcrdson left his home in Oneida county, N. Y. He drifted south and when the war broke out he was running a locomotive on a railroad in Texas. In some way a ru- nor reached his parents that he had en- tered the confederate servlce and had been killed in one of the early battles. He was mourned as one ofthe unknown dead in all unnumbered grave of the battlefield.
 Milton ". Shepherdson was only two years old when John left home, and the younger brother knew his lost brother only as family tradition. Milton came to Chicago in 1870 and for some time has been the engineer of the Weber music hall building at the corner of Wabash avenue and Jackson street. The other day he was surprised to meet a man of the same name-nOt a com mon one-and a comparison of family history convinced the strangers that they were brothers,
 ''I continued as a locomotive engineer in Texas for several years,' said John, as he told his story. ''I was a thorough union man when the war began, and the country becoming too war.h for me I was forced to make my headquarters in Mexico.
 After the war I returned to my old home, only to discover that my parents were both dead, that two brothers had been killed in the union army and that the remainder Of the family had scat tered so that could find no trace of it. I then travelled about over the country, visiting almost every state in the union, always being in search of some of my old friends. 1 came to Chicago two years ago, and have been employed as engineer ia the Tabernacle building at 259 Monroe street.
 GA few days ago gentleman came to see me while was at work and began questioning me about myself and my early life. He ended by declaring that he was my brother Milton. l have lived about sizty-five years and have done my share of roughing it, but was never So entirely nOnplussed in my life as I was at that moment. l soon discov- cred that he had told me the truth, and then seemed to be boy again and for several minutes we cried over each other like children.
 "Thc remainder of the family was notified and my brother Robert and two of my sisters, Mrs. Hall, of La Porte, Ind, and Mrs. Hanson, of Rochester, Minn., arrived in the city, and we had reunion such as you read about in fiction"
The St. Johns herald., 1891-08-06
Ten Drinking Increasing.

A New York tea dealer says that in Q few years coffee will not be in the race with tea, ard that the number of tea drinkers is increasing greatly. Now in England the people drink tea as much, if not more than co{fee-while here we have a nation of coffee drinkers. Look at the big tea houses now prospering in this country. The demand for the seductive weed is becoming greater, especially in large cities. Fashionable afternoon teas and the habit of handing tea around ct receptions show just how it is being drunk. The fine Ceylon tea now in vogue is Q healthy drink and has a splendid flavor. All through the west coffee is becoming less popular and tea is the popular drink.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-08-06
4 Divided Town.

The town of Texarkana is on the line between Texas and Arkansas, with a street-car track dividing the two This was thought 10 be very funny at first. but now it has 10 have two sets of city officers, has lost the county seat and criminals escape from one state to another by going six feet. The man who'staked out the town is dead. hog. syeE and nothing can be done.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-08-06
SauaoGn Cattle.

A pair of curious Samoan cattle were exhibited at Kansas City a few days ago. They are exceedingly small, the male weighing only about one hundred and fifty pounds, while the female weighed two hundred and fifty pounds. Both gre fully developed and have very large heads and long horns. These lit tie cattle are only about two and one half feet in height, and are of a reddish mouse color marked with white. They are destined for Columbus, o.
The St. Johns herald., 1891-08-06
TIE QUEEN OF HAWAII.
She Is Dignifled. Stately Woman of Edu.
 cation a1 Experience.


 cation aa Experience.
 The queen of Hawaii, who has as- cended the throne in succession to the late king; is not wholly inexperienced, as she had on several occasions acted as regent in the absence of tho king. h. deed, says the Chicago Journal, she was so acting when he died. She reioiccs in the name of Lydia KameharnCha Lni- nollalani, and was born in 1858. Her relationship to the Kamchamchas, the first kings of the united Hawaiian islands, is through her mother. It is an old native law that legitimacy tor the right to be royaN is derived from the female, and not from the male, as in European countries. The queen, who was poor claimed heir-apparent to the throne on April 12, 1877, is morganatic- ally married, her husband, Lieut-Gen. John Owen Doninis, being q governor of one of tho islands. The new ruler is tall in stature and dignifled in man. ner. The new queen is woman of much strength of character, is intel lectual, we'll read, and, in fact. clever. Sine speaks English luently
The St. Johns herald., 1891-08-06
An Nred Elephant.

The king of Siam celebrated the ono hundred and forty-cighth anniversary of one of his elephants the other day, and the animal was as coltish as some Of the herd only fifteen years old. This IS the oldest elephant with any authen- lie record of his age, and the only signs of decay apptar in his ears. He can't flop them q"-;e 50 or.sk!y as of yore,
The St. Johns herald., 1891-08-06

Ear marks: Clean spli5 from -ort to point left ear, upperti in right ear Wattle (varuga) on jaw. UHGer mouth. C on l, f. jaw ,ct't k; tnlS c on left cheek only. Flooded stock C Cn left cheek and C on leftribS.
 H. NRY HUNING Pest office: Show Low. Arizona, Range: show Lew creek, Silver creek, lcguIG Or;ega and LsGuna Saladl.
 Holse braEd C L i-it shoulder;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
LETnS.


Special Corrcspondenceu ~ ia2ette and journal
I.EwEs. April a.-rhc board Of commits
sioners Of LeweS met iii regular session on
Monday evening, A petition was pre-
sentcd for opening n street through from
Market 10 South street between Third and
Fourth beginning on II line between the
properties Of l.. Register and the heirs of
George Il. Rodney on Market street ending
OIL the Parker property ON south street, A
committee WAS appointed to view the pro-
posed location and repurt ON the matter at
the next regular meeting, The tax for
current year was ordered made out. The
rate being same as last year, / per cent on
personal and rental value of real estate, S
per cent on real value Of public ground, II
per cent ON rental value of Improvement
IN public ground and ~ cents on dogs
Various orders for work and supplies We're
passed.
John 4. Manning has rented his resi-
dence on Second street here for the sum
MGR season TO Dir. Napoleon Hickman of
Philadelphia.
Several members Of Atlantic Lodge, No.
Is, |. O, @. f., went over to Milton yester-
day TO attend the funeral of Samuel l..
Goslee. Il member of Golden Rule Lodge
No. Il, ]. q. o. H., Milton.
I.EwEs, April i3.-nr. n. L. Mustard.
William T.. Chambers, w. P. Thompson,
W. q. Carter and H. II Dodd, freeh0ldars
appointed to value the real estate Of the
late Jacob \. Marshall, have made the
valuation at $500.
The schooner A. T.. NOVEL;, which came
ashore about q mile above here, will soon
be tioated off by the wreckers. Her cargo
Of lumber has nearly all been taken out.
James Welch, u. d. G. NJ, accompanied
BY J. Y foulk Of Milford, installed the
officers of Atlantic Lodge, |. o. o. f., on
Friday evening last.
The brig Hattie, lately ashore near
evening and flowed to Philadelphia BY the
tug North America. Her cargo had been
mostly removed and her hull was in fair
condition.
The spring fleet Of vessels with cargoes
Of sugar are arriving at the Breakwater
for orders.
John X. Lodge has taken out letters of
administration on the estate Of the late
| Samuel i Lodge
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

Five weeks from last Tuesday TO the
third Tuesday Of May, on which day the
question Of calling a constitutional con-
vention Is to be passed upon at the polls;
and let nobody forget IL, II will take
about 1880 votes to make sure Of u
convention. Read the following bugle
blast which the SUSSEX journal sends
forth.
Carry the news through Sussex. Publish
IL from the housetups. Tell II on the street
corners, on the stump, Al every cross roads
and every place where men do congregate
TO while away an hours respite from lifes
exhausting labors. Whisper IL, talk IL, and,
III need be, sing II in the ear Of your neigh
Dor; sprend IL broadcast; roll Il az sweet
morsel under your tongue; hail every
pnsser by and give him u piece Of the good
news--yca, give II all TO him and 10 every
body; let not single voter escape; tell II
TO the ladies and tell them TO tell II to their
husbands, brothers and lovers, so that
every voter in every hundred may know
that on Tuesday, the 10Th of next month
there will be an election on the question
Of a constitutional convention. The time
is short, but not too short for men who
know what they want and know how to
get II; not too short for the people 10 find
the key that Mr. Clayton threw
away; not too short TO do good
to call convention--and 10 call II In u
way that shall forever silence the quib-
bings of those persons who would cruelty
the living spirit for the sake Of dead let
ter, There are thirty thousand voters in
Delaware who believe we ought to have u
convention, There are thirty thousand
voters In Delaware who know we need n
convention, ON Tuesday the 10Th Of the
coming May, these thirty thousand voters
will have chance TO let their wants be
known and TO settle the question beyond
the pcradvOnturc of a doubt Public senti.
mcnt IL 50 thoroughly united on this qucs-
ton that no party can be found to raise an
opposing voice To the universal desire
This universal desire points Enthusiastically
to convention and reform, but II the people
do not 20 TO the polls and vote in accord
anCc with their desires, all their hopes, all
their ambitions all their ycnrnings after n
more perfect form Of government will
become us sounding brass and tnkling
cymbal. Vague yearnlngs will not do;
lofty aspirations iinAccnmpanind by their
corresponding deeds are as so many airy
notltfmgs what we want is the cloqtlcnCe
nf nction--thc rloqucnce that shall speak
from behind thirty thousand votes cusi for
a convention on Tuesday, the 10Th of next
month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
chestertown chHrch peaieation.

CHrsrERrowN. April l3.-The reopenine
Of the Methodist Episcopal church took
place in Chestertown sunday. The house
was crowded nj both services The Rev.
Thomas L.. Terry Of Dover, Del, preached
morning and night. The singing was by
4 double quartette, Misses Cole and BuseV,
Messrs, laherson and Jones, Baltimore.
Misses Brown and Anna g. Lambert
MesSrs, G. VI, Lucas and John W. Bordley
Of Chestertown, Miss Belle Cole Of Balti-
more presided at thc new pipe organ. The
church was beautifully trimmed with
lilies and potted plants. The improve
ments are new organ, new CARPET, re-
furnished pulpit, .Sc.. costing 81 2lO, all
paid for. The pastor is the Rev, r. Irving
Watkins. An organ recital was given this
Monday evening. The Rev. W. H. Graham
preached his farewell sermon 10 an I'M
mense congregation Sunday night, going
hence TO Georgetown, Del,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
BLAlNE'S REPLY TO ITALY.
The Secretary Adheres to His
Original Policy.
Italy's Demands Even More imperative
Than Has Been Rcportcd--The Corrc-
spondence TO Br Given to the Public

Italy's Demands Even More imperative
Than Has iIeeu Repnrtcd--The Corrc-
sponlcnce TO he Given to the Public
Suon.
Associated Press Dispatch hy sprCial wlrAS
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Secretary
Blaine completed his reply to the last
letter from the Italian government yes.
torday, and sent copy Of ii 10 Marquis
Impcriali last night for transmission to
Marquis Iii Ruaini II is understood to
be long and complete answer to all Of
the questions raised in the last note from
Italy, being much more voluminions
than any q the preceding letters The
Marquis lmpcriali who is merely a
medium Of communication, has already
cahled the letter to his government
AS soon aS the Secretary is in receipt
Of an intimatien that the note has
reached Rome he will probably make
public both his own remarks and the
last letter from Rudini which has not
| yet appeared in print II is expected
that this publication will Ne made to-
night.
Ii is estimated from semi.eilicial quar-
tiers that the analysis anil synopsis Of
the contents Of the last note from Rome
that have been published TINS far are
not correct AMI that the letter itself will
show less temperate tone on the part
81 Italy than has hitherto been sup
posed. This, II true, may explain the
tiurry Of popular excitement in Rome
during the past week.
Secretary Blaine in Ills note has not
withdrawn in the least from his original
attitude in declaring that the law will
take its course and cannot he hurried;
that indemnity will probably hegranted
the families 81 the men killed at New
Orleans in eases where it is proven that
they were Italian subjects and entitled
thereto but this proof must be un
doubted; ana that the Federal govern
mcnt cannot trespass upon the preroga
tives Of the state which now control:
the action in the case,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
aeanamakrr's.

PHILADELPHIA, Monday, Aprii ia, 1891.
Handsome llamburgs in
all the wanted widths have
new points Of interest.
You know how we handle
Hamburgs UnriValled in
qualities, unmatched in prices.
We've been doing better still
for you clipping the cost
on just the sorts almost every
woman is after.
Cambria Edgings-a cp patterns:
Il inches wide, SC u yard from lie
4 inches wide, lbca yard from e5c
81 inches wide, 20c i yard from CSC
inches wide, Poe yard from 800
New Nainsook Edgings.
81 inches wide, 20c 4 yard from ssc
Z inches wide, i0c a yard from 5Oc
All-oyer Embroideries
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

Special CORRESPONDENCE Of GaFette and Jonrnal
SMYRNA, April 10, Miss Flo Gootee died
last night AT her home, corner Mt Vernon
and Market Streets of ,yphoid.maiurial
fever She had been sick for two weeks,
growing worse all the while She was III
her 18th year, was A favolite among all
her friends and beloved by all. She will
be buried Monday
The present outlook for big crop Of
peaches is an exceedingly good one, prom
ising 10 give the basket manufacturers ems
plovment all over the peninsula Tschudy
& Cats will have their factory running in
a short time, which will give employment
to many of the boys and men of the town,
McGaw & Bro, fearing some of their men
would leave to enter the basket mill where
they would make more wages. have Sc
cured the services of several girls who are
learning the art of making cans
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

William A. Murphy died on Tuesday
At his residence, No.S22 Washington street,
of gastric catarrh Of the stomach, after an
II Georges and was about 81 years old. lie
had resided in this city 81 years. During
his early manhood he was brickmaSer
and At that business accumulated consider
able money. In 1919 he went TO California,
where he remained 10 years. He once was
Il member of city Council and at the time
of his death was u member of Temple
Lodge, \. Il. A. NJ. His wife and two sons
survive him. He will be buried with Ma
somr honors on Saturday afternoon in
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
Was a Nnisance 10 the roNi.,
Special Correspondence Of ,lasefte and ,lourn

SneclaI Correspondence OF Nazette and Journal
MIppIETowS, April l5,-Mrs Harrison,
woman who has resided on Lake street.
this town, for some time past, was arrested
by officer Graddock Yesterday afternoon
on the charge of keeping house of bad
repnte She was taken before Squire
Ferguson and several witnesses summoned
10 prove the charges \ iine and costs
We're imposed in default of which She was
committed TO New Castle Jail for 90 days,
She has four children, ranging in age from
> to 10 Years, md these We're taken charge
Of by Agent Frank Stout II the Society
for the Prevention If Cruelty 10 Children.
and taken 10 the children home near
Wilmington
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
ron A CONTENTION.

On Tuesday, May 10th, q special cleo
ton will be held throughout this State,
TO take the sense Of the people upon the
question Of calling a Constitutional Con
ventIon. Tho polls will open between
9 and 0 o'clock in the morning and close
at o'clock in the evening. Every
qualified voter should bear the dato and
the event in mind, and on that day 80
70 the polls and vote ticket on which
Ia printed
FOR A CONVENTIONS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
@7E57a- -
MILKMEN To ORG NTzE.
They Want to Establish a Uniform rricc
of Milk and Aiao to Protect. Them
al.

They Want to Establish a Uniform rricc
of Milk and Aiso to Protect. Them
selves
The milkmcn of the city and ncighbor-
hood propose TO form All organization.
The association is for mutual protection
The first meeting is 70 be held saturday
next, NJ II n. m, at No. l0l East Ninth
street Among those who are interested in
the movement are $. II Ridgeway, ! l..
Warren, William Keys, j. Il Barrett.
James Kilyington, Joseph l.cndcrmaun.
.laMcs McGillgan, Elmer Mace, and
others The udlkmcn lind that there is Il
great deal II imposition going on in the
city Customers are dclraudcd by dis
hpucst mtlkmcn, and the producer OF
farmer is also deiraudcd by unreliable re-
tAilefS by cooperation the men serving
routes in the CITY Can also discover those
who cheat thcm ont Of their milk accounts.
phc Intention is by mutual arrangement
10 report and keep = black list
The milkmcr are All III favor Of the ap.
pOtuiment " milk inspector and thor
oughlN endorse he movement in that
direction by The Board &c Health. They
state hat there is no intention of raising
the price OF milk throughout the city
The main purpose Of the organization is
q establish aud maintain uniform price
III The sale Of milk in Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

Special Correspondence Gazette and Journal
GEoRGETowN, April s.--Prof. IIarring
ton, who has been instructing a class Of
fifty in vocal music here for the past week,
gave his closing concert last evening in
Odd Fellows Hall The entertainment was
vrry good, and reflects great credit on both
lighted with the entertainment. Prof.
Harrington goes to Snow Hill from here.
Personal II, H. Ward, Esq, Of Viii
lnington, was in town yesterday Jesse
Wells of Gumboro, was here yesterday
Representative Chapman was in town yes
tcrddy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

lloIaWArc INdgc No 3 \ q, I, ", on
Monday paid 10 the widow ~ Joseph H.
WalSley 4 funeral benefit of two thousand
dollars, Mr. Madsloy died on March 5h
and this is IN instance of the promptness
in which the benefits are paid by tho \.
=. W. nc amount being gnaranieel
member He was 4S years old and mad
been member OF the order since last
StAltrlNnhnr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

neutrality-suspicious. ~ Gazette and journal
novtB, tprl II Mrs William Moor
wife Of the innior member OF the firm of
Moor & bro NJ Lcipsic, died suddenly early
Yesterday morning from internal hem0r-
images Prs touNway and Wilson did
everything ID their power 10 save her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
TIE EorIrlRIE RrILpING.
Bids for the New Structure at Ninth and
Market Opened YestertlnN.

At the office of the Equitable t,uaran-
Tee and Trust Company, at noon to-day,
bids were opened for the construction Of
the eompany's proposed new building at
the northwest corner of Ninth and
Market streets. They We're as follows;
$. ]. Hart 4 Son, Philadelphia Sill, 100
George II. Payne, Philadelphia. -. Ill, 525
John Il. johnson and William G.
Pierce, Wilmington .....,..,.... Iii, ISL
Calvin !. swayne, Wilmington -. lO5,SlS
These bids do not include the eleva-
tors and steam heating apparatus. They
were held for consideration.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

on Monday official notification WAS sent
here from Washington 10 Superintendent
George Il Hollis and also to Contractor \.
: Reed that thu latter Is the successful
bidder for The foundation work nntheucw
pest oiltGc hulliiug, Ninth and Shipley
streets
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

NEW CASTLE. April 1.-THE officers Of
the Grand Lodge, / q. o. T., were here
last evening and installed the following
officers Of Washington Lodge, No. 5. y a.,
Charles IL Glewcll; V. C., Fred Shaw;
secretary Moses Il. Fleming; Il 5. n g.,
loseph Grimes l.. $. \, g., l.. II. llnshe
beck; 81, L G Gordan; 9. g., William
Jolly. After the meeting tho visitors and
the new officers adjourned 10 McKcc's
dining rooms, and set down TO an excel
lent collation., roaSts We're responded To
by several Of those present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16

Tuesday, May 10th, is the day upon
which a special election will he held in
order TO ascertain if the people Of Della
ware want 10 hold q convention for the
purpose Of rcconstructing their ancient
constitution. II on that day 1880
persons vote ballots inscribed "For II
Convention" a convention will be held,
'rhe affirmative vote ought 10 be more
zthnn 10 ono
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
MInph EromN.


Special CORES prndence 81 Gazette and Journal
MipplIruwN, April ll--Willam Simp.
kins \ former resident Of this town. hut
who has reslued near Delaware CITY furthe
past few years, WAS hurled NJ the NJ Il
cemetery here yesterday afternoon He
WAS member nf the order Of Masons and
was buried With Masonic ceremonies The
memhtFs y the lodge here attended tho
funeral iira body The pall.hpArcrs were
Thomas u. llurn. L Il, llrakyne, CLAYTON
Wilder. I Y. lindley, George Echenhoier
and Torhli homes
ThrtaMn commissioners have just pur
chased 4 road machine of the latest patenf
which VIII I've used in improving and
identifying eur streets.
Harry + CLAYTON of Middlctown, won
the slnlpriso atlerCd the students If the
Modieo EhIrurieal college 0t Philadel-
lhia for tile highest general average III the
different studies during the past year,
Arthur Johns IN, 4 farmer " near Sas-
Satras, is having excellent luck in raising
lambs this spring. Eighteen ewes have
yielded him Is lanhS and lie has lost lint
one ont Of that number This is considered
something remarkable.
MipmtrnwN, April H. Richard Gotf.
\ ran and Jacob ;, Cochran, two we'll known
4 farmers near town found Il necessary 4
few days ago to Kill their cMtire pack 81
4 teN hounds aS the animals showed M.
/ mistakablc signs Of lydrophOba The
4 former owned seven of rs tine hounds IS
could he found IN the county,. and but s
4 short time ago. il is said, refused $50 fol
them. The kennel Of jacob cochran con
sisted " six valuable hounds valued II
ahou, 500 The animals We're hilton I
short time ago and had been fastened ii
All empty crib So they could do no damAS,
| 4 they showed any symptoms 81 dydFo