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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-01-28

THE following states have estab-
lished labor bureaus and the good
they have accomplished is incalculable.
though their work is only in its in
fancy to-day: Massachusetts,, 1869;
Pennsylvania, 1872; Missouri. 1876;
OHIO. 1877; New Jersey. ISIS; Illinois,
1879; Indiana, 1879; California 1855;
Michigan, ISIS; Wisconsin. ISS3; Iowa,
1854; Delaware. 1854; Kansas. 1885: Con-
necticut, ISS7; North Carolina. 1887;
Nebraska, IsS5; Maine. 1881; Rhode
Island, 1857; Minnesota, 1857; Colorado.
1857: New York. 1SS9; North Dakota,
1880; South Dakota. 1890; Idaho. 1890;
Tennessee, 1891; New Mexico, 1891.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-01-28

SCIENTISTS figure IL out that man
breathes seven hOgshea9 of AIR day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-01-28

TWENTY-FIVE hundred women in the
United States possess medical diplo-
mas
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-01-28

TIE repair ship Ohio left Philadel-
phi the 25th for Boston.
AT Memphis the 25th, Miss Alice
Mitchell murdered Miss Freda Ward by
cutting her throat with a razor. Both
were society bellies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-01-28
A SCORE PERlsHED.

Destruction by Fire of the National Sur
gical Institute at IndianapoIis-At Least
Twenty of the Helpless Inmates Burned
10 Death-As Many More Injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1892-01-28
BOTH ARE DEAD.

"CAIvIN s, BRICE, Chairman.
"SIMoN p. SHEERIN. Secretary"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

The Chester Epeniag Neps says that tn
Lamokin Car Company of that place
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of buildinl
new works OF of securing larger building
than they now occupy. Superintendent
Cochran says;
''Several locations for works have boel
offered to us. but We have not yet decide
what TO do, though it is quite probabletha
We will move. We are greatly cranpc
here and have not room to get out otl
work as rapidly as we want to and that ]
the chief reason for moving. If we decid
to move il will be into our own buildings
which will be built To suit our purpose
We would like to get place where "
would have two railroads for shippin
purposes, and such location is anon
those offered
Mr. Cochran did not state where thu
was, but it is said to be along the Deawar
river aud that the offer had come from Oh
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Com
pany. The demand upon the Lamoki
Car Works has been growing every yea
and large orders are received from a
parts of the country, so that while th
present buildings at Fifth and Brooma
streets were of sufficient size when I'll
company began business, they are now il
adequate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
r4rnrn pE nUYrEn,s pRoJEor.
He win Establish Here u Home for Col
orcd tatholic Isuye.


The Rev. ]. A. dc Ruyter, pastor OF st.
Joseph's colored Catholic church. French
street between Tenth and Eleventh, VIII
soon vacato his elegant residence, NO. ipt2
French street, and convert IL into an
orphannge for colored Catholic boys. The
home is intended for youths from aliparts
of the United States and will be the first
institution of its kind in this country. 1t
will be opened September LIST and will be
IN charge of the three sisters now at ~.
Joseph's, assisted by three sisters who will
come here during July or August. Teach
ing the industrial branches will be a
specially of the institution. Already
Father de Ruyter has upwards of lOOappli-
cations for admission. During the first year
there will not be more than two dozen
boys admitted At present only slight
changes will he made to the building
When the institution becomes sufficiently
prosperous the structure will be enlarged
and the number of inmates Will be in
creased. The building now has frontage
of 30 feet but when circumstances warrant
il will be given n frontage OF go feet.
Father dc Ruyter says he has all the
ground he wants.
When told on Thursday of rumor that
Miss Drexel of Philadelphia was negotiat-
ing for the purchase of the property OF the
late William Bush, ON Clayton street, with
the intention Of establishing school for
colored Catholics, Father de Ruyter said
the story was false. lie explained that I.
real estate agent had heard Of his project
and visited him for the purpose of endeay-
oring to induce him TO buy the Bush
estate and others had called upon him for
the same purpose. lie stated that Miss
Drexel and Wilmingtonians are not aiding
him in his work, lie is depending en-
tirely ON his personal efforts and all tho
assistance he receives comes from outside
this city His work is carried on with
penny contributions which he receives
from children all over the United States
and Canada. The rumor that Miss Drcxel
proposed to buy the Bush property evil
IDENTIFY was originated by somebody who
knew Father de Ruyter had been asked Ia
purchase it. Neither he nor Miss Drcxel
will buy it.
Next month the sisters house. adjoining
st. Joseph's Church, will be changed to a
parochial residence. Another story will
be added and the interior will be altered
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
coMMIssT0yERs MEET.


The State Board of Worlds Fair Com
missioners met at Troop b armory at |
o'clock Friday afternoon. Among thosg
present were Governor Reynolds. General
and Mrs r. Il. Kenney, Mrs. j. Franz
Ball, Miss Bacon of Laurel; Mrs. TorbeTt,
Milford; Mrs. Theodore +. Armstrong
Newark; GEORGE w. Emery. Scafordi
William r. Allaband Wyoming Mrs.
Caleb Churchman, Matthias T. Moore.
LAUREL Captain Il. L. Rice was also present.
Following roll call some routine busil
ness was transacted. The secretary OF tho
State board, Mrs, Il. Il kenney, sent in hef
resignation of that office and also as
member of the board
The name Of Mrs. Hall of Dover was
suggested in connection with the position.
The appointment rests with the governor
At the afternoon session of the state
board of the Worlds Fair conmittc'
at the armory of Troop Il Friday
the building committee reported tn
bids for the construction OF tli
State Building at Chicago and were u
structed to accept the bid of Hubert cm
sidy at 81, 400 and to sign the necessaf
contracts ana surety bonds. Mrs. j. Fran
Ball offered resolution which W;
adopted. instrncting the executive con
mttee to confer with the officers of u
railroads Of the State and make the be
possible arrangements for freight chargl
| on Worlds Fair material from this Stat
w, X. Allaband was elected secretary ,
the board, following the acceptance Of ii
resignation of Mrs. X. Il. kenney. Ih
committee adjourned to meet at the call Q
| the chairman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
STROUD nnhD ron oooRr
sewell Whitlools Testiiics That He Wrote
Policy for Strouu

Edward i. stroud, was given O preimi-
nary hearing ~ municipal court, Saturday
morning. OH the charge OF being con-
cefned IN and backing policy writing.
j. Winfield Murluck testified that lie
knew Stroud, but that stroud never said
anything 70 linn pertaining 70 policy.
stroud and u gentleman some time ago
came tn his fMnFdock's) cigar store. lie
had no conversation with stroud but
walked away from him and entered into
conversation with Strunds companion iii
reference to policy. He said he has
written policy and went to the Malta
House for drawings aril always got them
from the gentleman with whom he had
the aforesaid conversation. He never saw
any policy book there lie went there
after the returns but did NOT always get
The hits at the Malta House. Sometimes
the aforesaid gentleman brought the
money around 70 pay the hits.
Sewell Whltlock testified thai he knew
stroud, and that he had come to him II
write policy about six or eight weeks
ago. maybe longer than that" said Whit
lock, stroud came up 10 me- while stand.
ing on Fifth street between Market and
King, and told me TO go to work. went
70 work Immediately aud as & result lave
been here some three or four times on
charges preferred against nc. made re
! turns direct to stroud and sometimes l.
other parties, My last returns made /,
| stroud were within four weeks, iii 4 Ger
tain beer saloon, never made returns a
| the Malta House. Stroud WAS heldin $500
bail 10 answer Ill higher court. Bail wa
| furnished by Andrew rraynor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

the SWEDEs or DELAT.iRE
Lyman ID. Powell of PHILADELPHIA
Reads Paper Before tho Historical
Society.


Society.
A special session of the historical society
was held Friday night, for the purpose of
listening TO the reading Of paper by
Lyman u. Powell OF Philadelphia, u
former Delawarean, on Education Among
the Swedes of Delaware" nr. Horace
Burr presided. Among those present last
night were Judge Houston John NJ c.
Rodney, Dir. John l., Wales. Henry e.
Conrad, Thomas T.. Bayard, Dr., Caleb 7.
johnson, j. l.. DeNou, William S. Ilillcs,
Peter l.. Cooper, II, II, Ward.
The lecturer has been an industrious
deliver into the historical antiquities of
Delaware. His paper opened with an in
vcstlgatlon OF all facts in connection with
the history of education among the earliest
Swedish colonists. Education was carried
on at that time AS in Europe under the
wings Of the church. The first Indian
translation of the catcchism was made by
q Swedish minister. From 1896 to l74l
there was pronounced educational
awakening among tho swedish colonists
ana the books sent here from Sweden were
eagerly secured. Mr. Powell described the
opening of n school-house and an exani-
nation OF the children for admission to the
school. He described the subsequent
decline OF Swedish influences and Of that
language and the incursion of the Eng.
iish. One OF the old schoolmasters owned
aone-thrd interest IN the house in which
Henry Z. Conrad lives. This was more
than 200 years ago. MIR. Conrad is himself
one OF the direct descendants of the earliest
Swedish colonsis. Mr. Powell was ten
dercd vote of thanks for his valuable
paper.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

Governor REYNOLDS is not met with favor
10y James Mcllhenny, who was shot by
Dunsrith and barely escaped with his life.
Mcllhcnny said his understanding was
when he agreed to allow the case against
Dunseitl to be dropped that the latter was
tn serve out his time in Jail. He said Mrs.
Dunseilh promised to leave the city and
She never did so. Mcllhenny also ayers
that only nine of Dunseilh's ncighbors
signed the petition for his pardon. lie
now says that his brother, William
Mcllhcnny, will push the charge against
Dnnscith for attempting to kill him. which
was held up in court after his conviction
uf Tho nLhpr nffenee
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
Demorest Medal contest NJ nethauy.

a delightful and instructive entertain
ment was given by the contestants for the
Demorest medal ON Thursday in Bethany
Baptist Church. The contestants were
seven of the members of the Loyal Legion
Of the church. Mathew Kyle. Charles
Rommcl, Walter Lewis, Walter Frederick,
Allen Lewis, AIbin romlinson and Alfred
Taylor The medal was awarded by the
judges to Albin Tomlinson. The selee-
tons were all well committed and were
rendered with high degree Of excellence
The declarations were interspersed with
temperance songs by Oscar Appleby and
Miss lose Coueil, and the young peoples
choir, and an Instrumental duet was also
rendered by William Whitenack and
Eddie Cain. The judges were w. II.
| Weeks, Miss Margaret lIilles and Miss
Josie Fogg and the verdict rendered was
evidently u popular one. The Loyal
| Legion is under the immediate direction
of William Whitcnack and Mr.. Baker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
GIGANTIC TIRASrULA
Discovered on Friday by an Italian Fruit
Nenaler. IIIddon Aiming tho Hnnanns.


Charles Pratizi, the Italian fruit vender
at Fourth and Market streets, discovered
an immense tarantula in his cellar Fri
day. II WAS found hiding at the base of a
thickly frnited banana stalk. Fortunately
for Pratizi the terrible insect was slow and
numbed with the cold atmosphere Of
Delaware's summer or he would possibly
have had altogether another experience to
-elate. The repulsiye brute which with
its eight long hairy legs, measures several
inches from claw to claw was quite torpid
with the cold and moved about very lazily.
lie was easily captured and then shaken
into wide mouthed glass jar where it is
now on exhibition.
1t is the venomous tarantula apuli;r,
which, in tropical climcs, is one Of the
most dangerous of its class. A thoughtful
Providence, however, has introduced what
artists would call a companion piece in the
tarantula killer, n very large wasp (pomp-
illus formosus) common in Texas and
known rs the tarantula killer, Tho latter
captures the tarantula, just as the big sand
wasp does the locust or cicada in this
region, parayzing MIN with n sting and
then lilies off with his big load and deposits
him in the home larder forth future feast
of Mrs. 1arantula Killer and the young
brood of 4. KS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

The Deputy supreme Archons and IN,
COmmittee on Endowment Rank.


For the Supreme Conclnve Of Hcpta-
sophs, or S. w. NJ, which held its annual
session here last month William Wintrup
OF this city the supreme archon, has APP
pointed the following deputy supreme
archons:
For lllinois--A. f. Elbe of Bloomington.
For Hamilton county, Ohio and the
state of kentucky-M. Schraifenberger of
Cincinnati.
For Northern Ohio-J. Il. Sell of Akron.
For southern Ohio-Jamcs X. Cockrane
of lronton,
For MichiGan-J. W. Fox of Grand
Rapids.
For Missouri-llenjamin Hetzc Of ST.
Louis.
For Nebraska-D. NJ. Morris of Hansen.
For New Jersey-Mr. Peterson of Cam
den
For pennsylvania-J. NJ. Reed of Phila,
dclphia.
For South Carolina Walter Hoxie of
Beaufort,
For Tennessec-M. w. Abrahams of
Memphis.
For West lvirginia-J. N. Wilson of
For New York;. J. Foreman of
brooklyn.
For North Carolina-George Zciglcr Of
Wilmington.
| For the District of Columbia Mad.
| dox of Washington.
Deputy supreme archons for Texas and
Florida have not yet been appointed.
John v. Posey, james H. Johnson, u. T.
Randall and james u. Armingcr of Bati
more, George W Wright of Norfolk and
&, NJ. Whitelock of this city have been ap
| pointed committee an endowment rank
Supreme Archon Wintrup will institute
u conclaye at Washington during the frs
week of next month. Conclaves will b,
instituted soon in Texas, Florida and thi.
city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

The pleasure Of those who attended the
excursion OF trace Sundly-schuol TO- Cape
May Friday was slightly married BIZ the
damp and chilly atmosphere and rough
sea Many Of the eXcursionists became
Seasick. Among those taken III on the
down "trip MAS Harvey Hickman, who fell
from chair and cut his head Delight
inl music was furnished by Rnggold
May We're open, and most Of the cxcur-
sionists stopped at the Columbia There
We're few persons who had enough courage
to take II bath. The return trip begun 1T =
o'clock and continued four hours. Part Of
u WAS by moonlight Despite Tho unfavora-
bic weather the excursion was pleasant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

states was called for the names of the new
national committeeman. When Iowa was
called and the reelection of GARRISON, the
Blaine leader, was announced, cheer after
cheer followed from the Blaine delegates.
A great demonstration greeted the report
of the names of J.. ii. Manley of Maine,
William Malone of Virginia, and, when
presented the name of Richard C. kerins,
the Harrison delegates made grand
INSTRUMENTATION.
The new national committee, as reported
to the convention is US follows:
Arkansas-Powell Clayton.
Californian. II. De Young.
Colorado--J. +. Saunders.
Connecticut-Samuel Fessenden.
Florida-John G. Long. y
Georgia-William ii. Brown.
1daho-George l.. Shoup.
Illinois-W. ]. Campbell.
Iowa.. s. Clarkson.
Kansas-Cyrus Laland.
Kentucky--W. o. Bradley.
Maine-J. H. Manley.
Maryland-James S. Carey
Massachusetts-NN. Murray Crane.
Michigan-George w. Merriman.
Missouri-R. C. Kerns.
Montana-A. @. Dotkin.
New Hampshire-P. @. Cheney.
New Jersey-Garrett A. Hobart.
New York; S. Witherbee.
North Dakato-lI. G. lIansbrough.
0hio-William M. Hahn.
Oregon--Jose H. Simon.
| Rhode lsland--Isaac NJ. Potter.
South Carolina-E. NJ. Brayton.
South Dakota. z. kittredge.
| Tennessee-George w. Hill.
Vermont-Mason X. Holbert.
William Malone.
Washington-Nelson Bennett.
West Virginia-N. Il. Scott.
| Wisconsin-Harry G. Paine.
| Wyoming-Joseph NJ, Carey.
| Arizona-William Gritford.
| District of Columbia-Perry Carson,
New Mexicou-Thumas b. Catron.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

The town on Friday was flooded with
n campaign circular signed "Old-lino
Democrat" It's first few lines so readily
exposed it MS sample Of the unique politi
cal literature emanating from Republican
headquarters al the rear Of $50 Market
street for the distinct purpose of serving
discord among Democrats that the latter
everywhere had no difficulty in treating
the document with due contempt. 1t i.
clearly II Republican trick and a silly pub
lication,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

I.cnapo TriLc, lmp'd q. r NJ, 100 men,
accompanied W is degree team aud must
cal talent, will make a fraiernal visit To
Mecphonacka Tribe Of Upland, Pa, next
Friday 1t will 90 hy special train, leav-
ing Water and Market streets ut 7.I5 T.. m.
and Delaware avcnic staion ut 1.43. Re
turning il viii leave Upland at ll..p \
delightful tlme is expected. The visitors
Will wear ihcir new visiting badges. Ic-
nane ibe has several standing invitations
q do adoption work. tits s;tid to have the
finest and handsomest. paraphcrnalia in
this reservation, and is progressive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
Sinta Eirnnnn.s ,,..,,u..

A meeting of the Delaware State Fire
mems Association was on Thursday held il
the Fame Hose engine house, ut which il
was decided to hold the next meeting al
Delaware city, July iith. The member.
Will go on. an excursion to Augustine Piel
during July. The committee Of arrange
ments are: Chairman, NJ. Il. Conway
Weccacoc; John Shiplcy. Washington
Richard l.iebrandt. Friendship; j. j. Pat
terson, Phoenix; Robert Jenkins, Della
ware; William Rulings Reliance, and l.
Madden, Lenape, New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

pr. Horace Burr, the learned and in f..
dnstrious historian Of early Episcopalian-
tercstng Facts in regard to Old Swcdes
Church. The records of the old structure
show the dedication of the building to
have been on Trinity sunday, July lth,
1853, Bishop Coleman was struck with
the popularity of the date and questioned
the likelihood of Trinity Sunday falling
in that month, Dir. Burr made an invests
CATION and discovered that the bishops
suspicious are correct. The date could
have been nothing else than June ith
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

On Saturday June 18th, at S.d7 a. M,
the delegates 10 the national Democratic
convention at Chicago, including Hon.
Reynolds, Hon. John W. Causey, Hiram
L. liorie General Il. X. kcnney, and
Speaker W. l.. Sirman with several of the
alternates aud friends, will leave by Tho
Il. n o. railroad at the Delaware avenue
station. They will take the regulal
sleeper for Chicago The Y. NJ. u. n
special car leaves NJ S.47 a. M, the follow
Chicago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16
"RoLLICKINa LAMBS"
They Enjoyed Pleasant Outing on the
Gmnrh IsnnL nelaMnrn.


Special Correspondence of Gazette ana journal
DOVER, June li.--A club of young men
of the town styling themselves the "Rol-
licking Lambs spent Wednesday ON the
guard boat Delaware, the guests of jolly
Captain Palmer. The sky was cloudy but
u sliff breeze was blowing from the south
east. The bay was very choppy but The
Lambs enjoyed themselves hugely The
officers Of the club arc as follows Chief
Rambler, G. c. Baum; Shepherd, Samuel
lseman; Jester, /. d. Boggs; Shepherd Boy,
4. i. Dunn.
Charles Clark was awarded the prem
iums, of set Of rams horns, for good be
havior. The following were fined and de-
barred from the next cruise for disobeying
the rules and feeding the fish without 4
permit from the chief rambler Walter
Keith, William Shockley and r. w. Rust
The club returned about o'clock, after
adopting the Clover Club motto,
While we live we live in clover,
Whom we die We die all over.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

On Wednesday,, June list, u quiet we'd
ding ceremony took place IL 81. Georges
Church, Hanover Square, London the
tracing parties were William du Punt and
Mrs. George Hinn of Delaware, q. 5. A.,
only few relatives being present Mr..
and Mrs. James Paul, Jr, OF Philadelphia,
and also MIR and Mrs w. Waldorf Aston,
at whose house Mrs. linn has been staying
the last few months. The bride was given
away by Mr.. Astor. After the ceremony d
luncheon was given them by Mr. and Mrs.
Astor at their town residence, Lansdownc
House. MIR. du Pont has rented beautiful
country place near london.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

Robert bradbury of Philadelphia and
Miss Annie Il. Seares Of this city were
married by the Rev o. q. Buddington, on
Thursday, before company uf assem-
bled friends and relatives, at no. 907 West
couple took train for philadelphia.
where will be the place of their future
residence
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

Home for Fricndess and Destitute Chill.
drcn in the Ninth ward Visitors were
greatly pleased with the pleasant and
homclike interior of the building. There
were interesting exercises by the children,
who al looked happy, healthy, neat and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

The commencement exercises of the
William Penn Charter School were held 1T
Association Hall, Philadelphia, Thursday.
Daniel NJ Bates Of this city rend an essay
in French on the subject Of ~ Exposition
lniyersclle de Chicago The graduates
from this city were Daniel NJ. Bntes. c. 4.
Miller iumford and Henry r. Penny.
packer. The diploma for the highest
honor captain of the school for lS9l-1 was
awarded to Daniel NJ. Bates. The latter is
also post graduate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

Tho lNid anniversary u the dedication
ately celebrated Trinity Sunday, the ded-
cation day. The Rev. J. y. Bnrk, sccre-
tary of the University of Pennsylvania,
will preach the sermon. Services will be
us follows G Il. m, celebration of the holy
communion; 9.3O d. M, morning PRAYER;
1910 II, M, sermon and second celebration
OF the holy communion; $50 p. m, service
and sermon. The offerings will be for the
support of the church
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

John Haggerty. who lives Mt Church
Lane and Raj road avenue, was crossing
the ,, W. n u. railroad tracks ut Seventh
street, crossing on Thursday, when he wa.
struck by passing tlain. His iniurie,
were 4 gash Oh the left side of the head
requiring seven stitches to sew it IN. and
bruises on other parts Of the body. Dir
II. NJ. frlst dressed The mans ininries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-06-16

armory, Troop u, II G. Niciuann was
elected by a good majority, first lieutenant
Of the troop, and Quarermastcr Sergeant
Il. Frank Handy was unanimously elected
second lieutenant. A pleasant entertain.
lncnt was rendered their comrades by the
new officers