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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

Last evening week was n great occa-
sion TO Eden Lodge, |. o. O. r. II was
the beginning of the celebration of the
second anniversary of the dedication of
Eden Hall. The presence Of John @.
Underwood, the most distinguished Odd
Fellow in the world, past grand sire
of the Sovereign Grand Lodge and
acknowledgement of the Patriarchs
Militant, made the affair the more en-
ioyable.
Escorted by committee from Eden
Lodge General Underwood left the
Central Hotel a few minutes before 8
o'clock and was driven. to Eden Hall.
Immediately after entering the building
he went to the elegantly furnished
parlor on the third floor, where he was
presented to a group of Wilmington Odd
Fellows and heartily engaged in the
conversation in progress. Ten minutes
after his arrival, in company with
Grand Master Il. w. Jester, Deputy
Grand Master George M. Fisher and
Noble Grand NJ. J. Harlan, he pro-
cecded to the platform OF the assembly
room on the floor below. A large and
expectant audience was awaiting his
coming and when he appeared the
gathering became silent and every eye
gazed adniringly upon him. He is a
man of fine physique and military
bearing and in full evening dress his
appearance was most striking. On his
vest he wore beautiful emblem of his
exalted rank An immense bouquet of
brilliant hued chrysanthemums adorned
the piano which stood at the west end
of the platform.
The pleasant exercises commenced
with the pretty selection "Friendship
Love and Song" which was swcetly
sung by quartet composed of Miss
Ella NOVEL;, Mrs. Powick, Edward
Taylor and Harry Taylor, the accom-
paniment being played by George
Powick. Generous applause expressed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
WILMINGTON CONFER ENcE.
Tho Annual Session to Begin March 10th
and Bishop Andrews to Preside.

March 10th next has been selected as the
date for the opening of the 24th annual
session of Wilmington NJ. IL. Conference,
which will be held in Grace Church, this
city, and Bishop Edward q. Andrews, the
resident episcopate of New York, has been
assigned to preside. Bishop Andrews has
visited this conference on several occasions
and therefore is not stranger to its men-
bers. He is conyersant with the affairs Of
the conference, is looked upon as a most
excellent man and everything considered
his selection as presiding officer of the
next session is generally admitted to be
wise.
He was born in New Hartford, n. y,
and is 66 years old. He was licensed to
preach in 1874 and was graduated from
Wesleyan University in 1a47. During the
next IL years he served as an assistant
pastor. In 1913 he joined Oneida Confer
ence and was ordained as a deacon. His
ordination as an elder took place in 1850,
when he was received in full connection,
III 1854 his voice became affected and dur
ing the ensuing 10 years he served as
teacher and principal Of Cazenoyia Semi
nary. He resumed pastoral work in 1864
and was elected to the episcopacy in 1872.
He organized conferences in Norway,
Sweden and South India. In 1890 he rre-
sided over Wilmington Conference at its
session in Dover and in 1890 he presided
for one day at its session in Milford. He
also presided over Delaware Conference,
colored, at its last session in this city.
While he is most pleasant gentleman
he has an extremely peculiar smile. 1t has
been said by u member of Wilmington
Conference that when Bishop Andrews
looks at him and smiles bucket of ice
water dashed down his back could not
make him feel more uncomfortable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
COMMITTEE CONFERENCE.
Directors and Committeeman OF tho Y.
NJ. @. A. Hold a Joint Meeting.

A conference was held on Thursday
ut the Y. NJ. G. A. rooms of the board
of directors and committee members of
the association. Alfred Gawthrop pre-
sided. Physical Director William Il.
Hoffman read paper on the question
"What is the Relation of the Gymna-
SUM to the Whole Association ?" He
claimed that its Importance is due to the
fact that it induces young men to join
the organization who might not be led
from any other direction. He asserted,
however, that it is not trap to catch
them but perfectly legitimate means
through which their minds and bodies
are conformity trained in proper ard
needful directions. j. Taylor Cause paid
high compliments to Mr.. Hoffman's ar
guments.
"What are some of the Qualifi cations of
Chairman and Members of the Com
mittee ?" He claimed three requisites
for committeeman Personal conserva-
ton to a set purpose, humility and
faithfulness. He was in favor of small
committees. j. Taylor Cause empha-
sized the idea of committeeman going to
the trouble of informing themselves
more cAaCIly IN lneir colHulllee uutles.
job II. Jackson's experience was that
he found that the chairman of COM
mittcc often attempted too much and
did not confer with his associates
| enough.
William K. Crosby spoke on the topic,
"Proper Relation and Cooperation of
the Board of Directors to all the Com
mittees Under its Direction" He ex-
planned how that the success of the
whole organization of the Young Mems
| Christian Association is largely depend
ant on the faithfulness of committee
work. The personnel of all committees
should be the rcsultof most careful suit
ability to duty.
General Secretary J. r. King in his
paper "How can the Auxiliary most
Successfully Aid the Association" paid
tribute to womcn's work as greatly as
sisting in the growth of the Y. NJ. G. A.
The opinion was expressed that the
conference would result in increased
advantage and usefulness to the organi-
zation in all its various branches Of
committee work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

A false alarm Of fire turned in from box
Sc, Maryland avenue and Cedar street.
brought the fire department out in quick
succession at L. 30o'clock Friday afternoon.
When the iiremen arrived no fire was dis
covered. The alarm was struck by some
one seeing smoke issuing from house on
Maryland avenue, which gave the impress
sion that the house was on fire. While
the Fame Hose engine was responding to
the alarm it came in contact with wagon
loaded with wood ON Front street near
West, and knocked the vehicle completely
out of time. Fortunately no one was
hurt. The Friendship hose carriage also
met with an accident at Ninth and Orange
streets, The horse attached 10 the hose
carriage slipped in the street and fell to
the ground, throwing the driver, Richard
Binder, directly under the carriage. He es-
capped with few slight bruises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

1o'ui /. ). ~ N. . G., ~ walter H l. i ruImsp nsneG;
r. S. V. G., William r. Mansley; L. S.
y; g., George w. McCaulley, R. $. s..
W. Harry Carey; l.. S. s., w. J.
Downey; Organist. George Powick;
Chaplain, ]. Frank Mccoy.
Eden Hall was built two years ago by
Eden Lodge at cost of 100000. At
once the elegant structure became one
of the most popular buildings in the
city. The different purposes for which
it was designed met a demand which
existed o long time and in consequence
the venture was q financial success from
the start. In its two years history the
building has paid all expenses and re-
duced its mortgage $1,000. Besides
further reducing its mortgage it will
pay this year dividend of at least 5
per cent on its entire cost.
The concluding exercises of the celebra-
ton of the second anniversary OF the dedi-
cation of Eden Hall took place Thurs
day and were decidedly interesting. In
the afternoon Eden Lodge met in ad-
journed session and at night it assembled
in regular session. AT the adjourned ses-
sion the intiatory degree was conferred on
"a candidates and at the regular session
other degrees were conferred on AZ candi-
dates, the "a who were initiated during the
afternoon and eight who were initiated at
n special session on Monday evening.
Between the afternoon and evening sessions
and after the latter there were delicious
collations. In comforting the degrees the
beautiful new paraphernalia was used for
the first time. About 400 people were
present on the pleasant occasion. Among
the guests were Lieutenant general John
@. Underwood of the Patriarchs Militant
and Grand Master T. w. Jester and other
officers of the Grand Lodge of Delaware.
General Underwood left this morning for
New York. His visit here was delightful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
A Former wi,minrtoniap pead.

ELKToN. MD., Nov 5.-Mr. John Perkins
died in Ekton this morning, after linger-
ing illness of Bright's disease of the kid
ncys, in the 5Sth year of his age. He was
born in Wilmington, Del, December 21st,
1883, where he learned the trade Of sad
dler with his father, John Perkins. In
1856 he married in Philadelphia Miss
Gcorgeanna v. Roberts of Virginia, a
daughter OF William Roberts, who, it is
claimed, was the oldest railroad conductor
in the United States, and who died about
two months ago and u brother Of William
Roberts of Baltimore, engineer on the r.,
w. & b. railroad. Mr.. Perkins settled in
Elkton, Md, in 1857, and was very success
full. He was a diractor of the Mutual Fire
Insurance Company of Cecil county, and
a member of the Masonic order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
JAM.4R,s ExoNERArIoN.
The Charges Proved False by President
Raub, Captain Brown, U. S. A., and the
st. Johns College Team.

The Charges Proved False by President
Raub, Captain Brown. U. 5. A., and the
st. Johns College Team.
Dir. John II. lamar of Elliton, father of
Harry lamar of the d. II. c. football
team, was at the office of William NJ.
Byrne, ESQ.,, on Friday, where, in the
presence Of representative OF The
GAZETTE, he produced a letter from Presi-
dent Raub of Delaware College, in which
that official emphatically disclaims any
intention Of attributing or any knowledge
Of. or having expressed that Mr.. lamar
acted as he has been charged in regard to
betraying the college football sign.
A similarly clear and straight letter of
exoneration was exhibited from Capt.
George Leroy Brown.
Iii addition the following was received
from st. Johns College, Annapolis, Md,
dated November ID. ISL.
.'We, The undersigned members of st.
Johns College football team, having been
informed that there is rumor prevalent
among the students Of Delaware College to
the effect that Mr.. J. II. II. Jamar on the
occasion Of our game with the Delaware
College team, disclosed the signs of said
team, do hereby positively assert that the
aforesaid runlor is entirely false.
''.5igncd-J, L. Bays, Jr., captain; L. =.
Iglehart, Gordon Tiill, A. s. Ewing, G.
Edgar Keller, Charles Il. Coates, w. IL.
Wilhelm. J. II. Waller, Burton Proctor"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

Miss Mary L. Wallace, daughter of DIR.
]. v. Wallace of Chesapeake City, Md,
was married Thursday at that place in the
Presbyterian Church to Frank Il. Williams,
pastor of the Georgetown ID. C.) Presby.
terian Church, by the Rev s. s. Williams,
father of the groom, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Perry, pastor. The bride was given away
by her father. The bride wore white crepe
and veil. The maid of honor was Miss
Carrie Brady of Chesadeake City, cream
cashmere, and the bridesmaids, Miss Katie
S. Price of Chesapeake, who wore white
cashmere, and Miss Bette Knight of Bal
timore, cream cashmere. The ushers were
Messrs. Henry Brady, Delmar Smithers,
Bennett Steele and Thomas Williams.
Harry Cleaser of Chesapeake City played
the wedding march. Among the guests
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs. Green and Miss Brady,
Mr.. and Mrs. X. ]. Williams of Middle
town, Mrs. Wills and Miss Lusby of Cecil
ton, Md, Mrs. Price of Delaware City,
James B. Groome and wife of Baltimore,
r. Il. lamar, wife and daughter, DR.. ]. H.
lamar, Mrs. j. @. Groome, Mr.. and Mrs.
9. B. Finley, Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. lamar,
Mrs. T.. Groome, Elkton, Md; Mr.. and
Mrs ]. l.. Moore, North East, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
STATE HOSPITAL TRUSTEES.
Regular Quarterly Meeting of Trustees
for the Insane at Farnhurst.

for the Insnne AT Fnrnhurst
rbe regnl,r onarterl, meat,ng of 40
TrStoas of FL tbe nn ne,o worn egI IIasy;ta, M @ far
tho Insane was baiJ ~ Farnb,rst ~, ~
trhn,sJav III % i, a ~ h ah.enoo ~ % q ~ ? II ~
Wilsnm liz roTm,or srS - sacrotarn 10 - "a
e,onnar Voc MI sanroto -, ~ v,ro .on, ~ -
nj M 80 -..''ss sss.a.ay ,, ~ 60
~ nnanue conllhl..ee aiioWeu tne
ioIiowlng n,s,wnle y, WSfe 9ranrea pala;
III =; ibophs si329i, ~ T; Niente' s2S5d 1 ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

Sheriff Simmons disposed of the follow
ing properties at the court house, Thurs
day afternoon Property of Harry A. Bee
son. ut Market and Gordon streets, to r.
@. Fraim, attorney, for &c. property of
same, on Woodlawn avenue. near Garden
Place 200x90 feet to Hoffecker & Hoffecker
attorneys, for $3.50; the Herbert House
property at Christiana avenue and Heald
street, belonging to the estate of John
Hartmann and John Fehrenbach. and sold
for the purpose of settling the estates, to
George I. Brown. attorney, for 81, 500;
property of Edwin +. Uber, three-story
brick house on the east side of Van Buren
street, near Seventh, lot 21.4x100 feet, to
Philip Q. Churchman, attorney, for So, 600;
farm of Margaret McGlenn, in Christiana
hundred, 3sl acres with buildings, TO
George i. Brown, attorney, for S40n; house
of William r.. Garrett, southwest corner
of Ninth and Adams streets, to II. g.
Fraim, attorney, for $3.50; two lots at
Third and Van Buren streets, 47x9s.2 feet
and 50x92.3 feet, property of John H.
Countiss, to Nathan Lieberman, for $500,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
New County Tax Omces.

A committee Of the Levy Court was
looking around yesterday week for office
rooms for County Treasurer and Tax Re
ceiver John T. Dickey. The office at the
county court room is altogether too small,
out of the way and inconyenient for the
transaction Of the large public business
connected with the office. The committee
looked ut several offices and seemed to
think well of apartments opposite the
court house. The opinion was given, how
ever, that the rooms are somewhat far up
town. Mr.. Dickey says he would be satis-
fed with any convenient locality but
thought Ninth and Tenth streets too far
uptown for the average taxpayer. The
committees report will be made Novem-
ber 17th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

A complimentary dinner was rendered
Harry lamar and Harry Palmer at
Willis Hotel Thursday night by mem
bers of the Delaware Field club. The
hosts comprised some of the more
ardent admirers Of the football talent
of Mcssrs. lamar and Palmer. The
dinner was graceful tribute to what
those gentleman have accomplished for
the d. F. G. Following the disposal of
the more substantial features of an ele-
giant menu speeches were commenced
and most delightful hour or two was
passed listening to the witty stories of
the Field clubs famous raconteurs and
to its equally attractive singers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
MERCHANTS, Association.

Permanent organization of the Mer-
chants Cooperative Association of Del
aware was effected last week and the
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, William Lawton; Vice-president,
L. w. Brosius; Secretary, Daniel w.
Lynch; Treasurer, w. w. Bullock;
Directors, Alfred D. Warner, A. r.
Tatnall and Robert ID. Morrison. The
membership now numbers 200, but it is
desired to increase it to double that
number. Every business man in the city
is requested to join the association in
order to increase its cooperative value
and the mutual help it affords in carry
ing on business. The annual fees have
been fixed at So. The directors will
shortly elect manager for the associa-
tinn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Tho New Standing Committees Of tn
Grand Lodge of Delaware.

Grand Lodge of Delaware.
For the Grand Lodge of Delaware,
Il. of p, Grand Chancellor William A.
Mullin has appointed the following
standing committees, to serve the ensu-
ing year:
Law and Supervision-Past Grand
Chancellor Charles P. Maroney, Lodge
No. /, Past Grand Chancellor James B.
Tucker, No. 4, and Past Grand Chan
cellor William Simmons, No. 2.
Appeals and Grievances--Past Grand
Chancellor William j. Jefferis, Lodge
No A, Past Grand Chancellor S. J.
Wiley, No. 6, and Past Grand Chan
cellor J. Knox P. Morris, No. /.
Finance and Mileage-Past Chancel-
Past Chancellor David r. Shaw, No. z,
and Past Chancellor Wilmer Hanson,
No. s.
Printing-Past Grand Chancellor
Mark l.. Garrett, Lodge No. 6, Past
Chancellor w. T. Whitworth, No. 13,
and Past Chancellor E. l.. Beeson, No. 8.
Returns and. d.Credentials-Pss Chan
cellor George w. Davis, Lodge No. IS,
Past Chancellor S. G.. Simkins, No. IA,
and Past Chancellor John d. McCrea,
No. 16.
Foreign Correspondence-Past Grand
Chancellor Lemuel Mari, Lodge No. s,
Past Grand Chancellor Thomas Mullan,
Jr., No. 4, and Past Chancellor j. A.
Suydam, No. 12.
State of the Order-Past Grand
Chancellor L. Z. Wallace, Lodge No.
IS, Past Grand Chancellor G. @. King,
No. 5, and Past Chancellor N. H.
Hutchins, No. 10.
Lodges Nos. /, 2, 8, A, 6, Z and 13 are
in this city, lodge No. 5 is at Newark,
No. 8 at New Castle, No. at Grubb's
Corner, No. 10 at Dover, No. 12 at
Middletown, No. ID at FELTON,, No. 16
at Marshallton and Kiamensi, No. 18 at
Seaford and No. 10 at Talleyville.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
Organizing a ministerial Union.

The following circular letter is being
sent to the pastors of the different churches
II Il. churches in this city and vicinity,
the Revs. w. l.. s. Murray. John Y. Dob
bins and Il. l.. Hubbard, were appointed a
committee to confer with the other evan
gelical ministers of this territory, with a
view to organize a ministerial union, to
meet once month in Fletcher Hall, for
the purpose of cultivating more intimate
acquaintance and closer fellowship as
co-workers in the Masters vineyard, If
you approve of this proposal, please send
reply to the chairman Of the committee, at
No. 307 West Seventh street,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
Suntlny-schooI Officers,

For the ensuing year Hanover Sunday
school has elected the following officers !.
ant ntSuperintcndents John w. Lawson, Jr.,
and Miss Ida Byron; Treasurer Alfred J.
Rumford; Secretaries, John w. Lawson.
Jr., and Robert 2. Robinson; Musical
Director, II. Howard Carver; Assistant
Musical Directors, Misses Lille Weldiean
Laura Pierson; Librarians. Samuel Floyd,
Henry G. Porter and William D. Griffith;
Superintendent of Primary Department,
Miss Annie Porter; Assistant Superintend-
ent and 0rganist, Miss Loreine Hulitt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

The next annual session of Delaware NJ.
=. Conference, colored, with which Ezion
Church of this city and its missions are
connected, will be held at Salisbury, Md.
Ii will begin on March 22d and Bishop
Of ON hlbaRy, i. Y, viii Vii Preside Preside. 'lHiieoPs He Was
born in Alabama, and is in the Goth year
of his age. He was admitted to the minis
try in 1882, when he joined the New Jersey
Conference and was elevated to the epis-
copacy in 1888 Sunday-school work is his
speciality. He originated the international
sunday-school lesson, and founded the
Chautauqua movement. Some time ago
he was attacked by the grip, and for the
benefit of his health he is now travelling in
Eurnne.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

BERLIN Mn, Nov. IA dead man was
found about half mile above Ocean City
at $50 O'Clock by one of the life-saying
men while coming in on the dog watch.
The corpse was that of man apparently
about 2f years of age and was dressed in a
dark suit. The head and face were nearly
all gone. Undertaken James L. Wise buried
it in the Evergreen cemetery on Wednes-
day last. There was nothingon the body
to identify 1t.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
THE PITTS TROUBLE ENDED.
Sequel to tho Pseudo-Tragedy Over
Third Street Bridge


William Pitt of Heald and G streets who
recently woke up in the middle of the
night and found his throat cut in a big
cash. four inches across, from u razor in
his wife's hand has it is reported made an
amicable arrangement by which he and
his wife, Mary Anne Pitt separate forever.
The pair met at the office of Notary
Public J. Jackson Peirce Thursday moriii
ing accompanied by friend. Mr. Pitt had
his throat bound around, grim reminder
of his almost tragic experience. Husband
and wife were very chatty and pleasant
with one another. Pitt is a small man and
much younger than his wife.
He produced deed, which he signed
in the presence of Mir. Peirce, conveying
all his property to Mrs Pitt. This in
cludes the house and lot at Head and O
streets, estimated value for about s1,700.
The deed of gift was taken up to the re-
corder's Office to be placed on record.
Mrs. Pitt Notwithstanding her vagaries
is credited by her neighbors with being
respectable careful housekeepcr. Her
husband does not bear so good character.
Before leaving the Office Pitt shook bands
with everyone there announcing thaS they
would never see him again in these parts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
a Young Hunter Shot.

Richard Battersby, aged about 16
years, son of Captain Robert Battersby
Of Chesapeake City, Nd, while cunning
Monday week, in company with Thos.
iarlans, was accidentally Shot, it is sup
posed, by Harlans, and probably fatally
injured. Over two hundred grains Of
shot were taken from his wound in his
breast. DR.. Wallace, who attended him,
considers him in a precarious condition.
They were cunning in some bushes, and
Harlans, it is supposed, fired where Bat
tersby was, without seeing him. The
distance and the intervening bushes
probably saved him from instant death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

The New Castle county norgue in charge
of Deputy Coroner Thomas Giles has been
removed from Palmer's undertaking estab-
lishment, No. 22l Shipley street, to No. 6o2
Shipley street, recently occupied as the
Deputy Giles has had the place fitted up
for the morgue and cement floor laid In
readiness for the reception of the dead.
The morgue will now be open to any un-
dertaker In the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12

The board of managers of the Homno-
pathic Hospital publicly returns thanks to
those who made donations to the hospital
on donation day, October 29th. The dona-
tions comprised -four, meats, canned
goods, napkins, towels, table-cloths, bed
clothing, jellies, and other articles of use
and benefit in an institution of this char
acter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-11-12
DR. M'CoY,s KITE TRACK.
Its Owner VIII Offer Big Purses and
Hnye Some East Meetincs There.

1Rs VWTuf VIII OffoF tSfS uT5us "uu
Have Some Fast Meetings There.
The Middlctown Transcript says: Con-
tractor Somers has IA laborers and IL
double teams busily engaged IN grading
mile tracks in the country, Mt the Maple
Valley Stock Farm, near this town. The
owner, DR.. j. G. Mccoy, is sparing neither
time nor expense to accomplish this result.
The track is to be of the kite-shaped
order and will have a slight down grade
through its entire length. The straight
away and homestretch will be each third
Of a mile in length with an easy curve
another third of mile connecting them.
When the track shall be completed DIR.
Mccoy will erect a grand stand capable Of
seating 1900 or 2,000 persons enter the
National Trotting Association, and have
regular meetings with large purses in u
full lists of classes.