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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

Deputy Great Sachem William II.
Taylor and staff raised the following
chiefs Of Minqla Tribe, Imp'd, o. II. Nj,
Of Newark, Tuesday evening: Venerable
Prophet Edwin Cloud Worthy Sachen,
George b. Crossan; Senior Sycamore, Levi
larrelli Junior Sycamore, Il. w, Ennis;
Keeper Of Wamprm, John u. Frick;
Chief of Records, Thomas Pyle; First
Sannap. George w. Griffin; Second Sannap,
Frank n. Smith; Guard Of Wigwam, ii.
II, Tweed; Guard Of Forest, Il. u. Collins;
First Warrior, Clement Il Steele; second
Warrior. Harry g. Frazier; Third War
rior, Harry y. Draper; Fourth Warrior.
Charles A. Bryan; First Brave, John w.
POWELL Second Brave. S. a. j. Wood;
Third Brave, George w. Money; Fourth
Brave, J. Harry Roach.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

The annual session Of New York M. u.
Conference closed Tuesday. Just before
adjournment the transfer Of tile Rev. j. Al.
.. Wilson, d. D., from Wilmington Con
ference was announced and he was APP
pointed pastor of Eighteenth Street
Church, New York city. Former members
Of Wilmington Conference received the
following appointments The Rev. Il. L.
Holfecker, Church Of the Savior, New
York city; the Rev,;G. w. Miller. fremont
Church, that city; the Rev b. G. Warren
VINO was the principal witness against
Presiding Elder Corkran at his recent trial
in Wilmington Conference, Sheffield and
Ashley Falls. New York East Conference
also adjourned Tuesday. Former mem
hers Of Wilmington Conference received
the following appointments: The Rev. q
NJ, Pcgg, East Norwalk; the Rev. r. l..
Price, Poundridge; the Rev. ]. II. Light
bourne, Fourth Avenue Church, Brook
lyn; the Rev. 7. L. Poulson, jamaica. The
Rev. J. A. Roche, D. d., who was born on
the Eastern Shore, was appointed pastor
of Washington Street Church, Brooklyn.
Who will succeed DIR. Wilson at Easton,
Md, has not been announced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
His BODY CUT IN TWO.



pcctnl Correspondence OF Gszettnand journal
EtgToN, Mn, April Tho dead body
4 weil-dressed, unknown white man
Sas found on the north-bound track of
ehe r., w. d b. railroad at Marley Cross
ing near Bacon Hill station, BY Chris
topher Puschell, night track walker, at
$50 o'clock this morning. The body was
cut in two at the waist and was badly
mnngled.
The man is about % years of age and
apparently Of Irish descent, 5 feet inches
in height and weighs about l45 pounds,
with brown hair, recently cut pompadour
style. He wore q brown moustaehe, and
his face had recently been shaved. lie
wore dark suit, with blue shirt and cap,
and good undergarments. The sum of GO
cents in money was found on his person,
but nothing by which to identify him.
Coroner Perry Iitzcnberg Of Elkton was
summoned and after examining three or
four witnesses Of that locality, who failed
70 throw any light on how the man met
his death, deemed an inquest unnecessary.
The remains were placed in charge Of
Undertaken Harry W. Bell and brought to
Elkton, where they win be cared for by
him to await Identification until Sunday,
when they will be inferred. 1t is thought
he was killed by train aboat midnight
either while walking on the track or riding
missed his footing and fell beneath the
Whecls
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
Clerical brotherhood Meeting.

The monthly meeting Of the Clerical
brotherhood was held at lSishopstcad
Tuesday afternoon. The stormy weather.
together with sickness or parochial duties
detained the majority of the clergy. Those
present were the Rev. Mcssrs, i.ntell,
Henry, Bcrghnus, Murray, Hammond,
Bartlett and lfraddon The subject for
discussion, "Church Extension 10 be iii
PRODUCED by the Rev. Dir. Littcll, was, by
unanimous consent, postponed until the
May meeting in order that large num-
her Of the clergy might be present. The
rector Of Delaware City introduced tho
plan of publishing a diocesan monthly
paper, ard asked the cooperation of the
Clergy in the event Of such an enterprise
being formulated. The Rev. X. A. Henry
brought the matter Of simultaneous offer
ing in all the churches in the diocese in
aid of the Russian famine relief fund.
The bishop was asked to communicate the
suggestions Of the brotherhood to the sew
eral parishes of the diocese which have not
already contributed to the fund, asking
that the offerings on the first Sunday in
May. or n date near thereabout, be devoted
for that purpose, After adjournment the
clergy partook of light refreshments in the
bishops parlor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
CLAYMoNr, April 2,-There have been
numerous changes here of late, Elwoud
Bigger ,lr., has moved from the farm Of
Walter Pierce to that Of ". ii. MYERS.
Charles w. Burger has moved from the, nj.
=. parsonage TO Willow Grove, Pa, where
he will reside III the future Mr. Burger
was an active member ii the church, and
the pastor, an unmarried man, boarded in
his family. lie was also school clerk and
sGhoul tax collector and he will be greatly
missed from the community, His reason
for leaving was the condition Of his health.
which has been poor for several years
me, parsonage is yet unoccupicd, and it
has been suggested to tho pastor, the Rev
George =. Mood, that he get married. lie
cant see il that way exactly, and for the
present will beard The Rev. A. T.. Pret-
lyman, who LETT Bethel for Delaware City
tins week takes with him the best wishes
OF the entire community, who had learned
- esteem him highly in his three years
las;Grate at liethcl
The Rev r. $. Hall, tho new pastor at
hethel, arrived Thursday with his wife
and child They were rendered a very
cordial greeting at the parsonage, where
The friends had gathered to welcome them
ana tender them a reception.
At we'll attended meeting at the school
house on last Tuesday evening, i, was re.
solved that owing to the increased popula-
ton and growing spirit Of enterprihenlani-
Tested by the citizens III the welfare Of the
community, that the time has arrived
when hall suitable for lectures, fairs and
entertainments of all Kinds. is an actual
necessity. 1t was further resolved, that
the hall be built by a joint stock assoca-
ton. The following committees were APP
pointed
Committee to consider and report on
building Mrs. r. o. @. barley, Mrs. w.
9. Lodge, Il. II Dickinson. w Fl. Casey,
w. :. Bird, committee OH observation-disclosures
q. Mci'Omb, hbner Vernon, George rhomp-
son. Committee 70 solicit subscriptions for
stock W II DmzeGbaker, ". +. Dawson,
Robert Casey, Jr, George lodge, George
4. LLOYD, y, n. Baldwin.
The PAR value of stock Il IS i share. and
SUBSCRIPTIONS will be received either in
cash, muterial Or labor; - part Of stock
payments % be asked for until the total
capital stock is subscribed
GEAYNoST, April = asterday was d
beautiful warm spring aay and set things
hstir. There We're many persons out for d
drive, and the turnpike, along this portion
n " was never better for such purpose.
The churches had interesting services. Al
the 7 p Church Of the Ascension the
Right Rev leighton Coleman, bishop of
: - y ..ttNi 9iliNisttu hill iiiulHlstereU con
iirmation. Ills audience was large and the
services arc said to have been very imprcs-
sive and solemn.
The Rev. George l.. Wood of the NJ. i.
Church, preached his first sermon since
conference TO an apprecativn audience nj
1890 O'Clock from the teNt, Put on the
whole nrnor Of God'
Presiding Elder Barrett will hold Tho
iirst quarterly conference on wednesday
evening next, and will preach on Sunday
afternoon next at 30 o'clock,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
FELL FROM a noTEL WINDoW.
How the Rev. D. q. Webster the Missing
Baltimore Preacher Came 20 His Death.

HOW the Rev. u. q. Webster the Missing
Baltimore Preacher Came TO His Death.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
CHARLESTON, w. VA. April G.-The dead
body of the Rev. j. c. Webster, who re-
Gently disappeared from Baltimore in
mysterious manner, was found early this
morning, lying ON the sidewalk in front
of his hotel. His head was horribly
crushed showing that he had fallen from
the window of his room, which was
located on the third story
The gentleman arrived here last evening
and wrote on the hotel register, Worth
ington, Washington" A note was found
on table in his room. The note con
tanned the words, ruin ismay-de-
sparn II was later discovered who the
deceased was and a telegram was quickly
sent to his family in Baltimore.
WAS CNpouBrEpLY INSANE.
BALTIMORE, April G.-'rhe news of the
lamcntablc end of the Rev. Dir. Webster
in Charleston, w. Va. early this morn
Ing, causes a widespread sorrow in
Methodist circles here That he was in
sauc when he went away from Baltimore
on Monday night there is no doubt. and
indeed there has been no question Of his
insanity since the fact of his disappear
ancc was first made public on Tuesday
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

The regular meeting of the Park Com
mission was held Tuesday afternoon.
Candy, William P. Bancroft, George W.
Bush +. n. Buck, William Calmly and
Dennis ]. Mention. The expenditures for
the past month were reported Isl ,3l5 90.
balance in bank, s5,sOO.s0,. 1t wis decided
to place hydrant in West Park and also
TO put q fence around Eden psfk An in
spection Of the new park d5lye will DO
mndo on Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

The Security Trust and Safe Denosit
Company has been appointed trustee under
the will of the late John Peoples. THO
executors are Charles Il. Lore and +. q.
bradford The appraisal Of the estate has
value is between 800. 600 and Sl25. 0OD Tie
sum of 8l0,oGD is bequeathcd to each Of the
live children and $1,000 10 Mrs. Peoples
The remainder will be held in trust for
10 years for the heirs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
W4NrED 70 nrsDcrrF i uon1s.
And Now the Agent is Summoned ~
Answer for His Rnshi.ns..

A. y. Thompson, an agent al tie .siiEer
Sewing Machine Company ws girtsted
by County Constable Bowers III Il warrant
Monday charging him With disaaefly
conduct and making threats toward NTH.
Mary Maxwell, Mi .i9t ltitst lstVeAth
street, 'tlsa warrant was issued b. Justice
Of the telee .laines Monaghan NJ III ~
sianeeof Mrs. aaNWel. laeeaae INVOLVES
the sale 81 Z sewing lnaehinGali tic re-
suits salioWlug tAe s!ie Of the Machine
Mrs iitNWeii claims tha; Size purchased
tie machine From Iii company ID Baitis
Mpiet agrcaiug t@ iaH for the siiin at
Sla. ~ -llbseS Reu;lv tnyed t0thls eitv,
leaving iialHeeel ~ duo mon tlfGEt8i-
chine Ihe company III l3aliiaar ptit ttie
matter n the lGtittls III the Wilmington
niilee and Thompson vas detailed Ia httut
the woman lDhnd SGaeft ,lein6atN
Mrs. MaNWel ,4algrrs that the agent
came q her lGuse ga Friday TAI AMI l8ld
her heNAs 'lltallicer aft sewing machine
company at.a inale tllre.tts toWafd Her
and boosted " what liz W94id 10 II the
balance due outline machine VIA l6t Forth
coming. He t1r6Uenca q init henand
cnifs upon her sle SAYS. Fl, fetitsed ia
leave the haise Hsiil alfs Maxwell agsepa
e give s4ilA watch III rietit hi the
money que upon Che uachlae
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

There is movement on foot in this
money and supplies for the suffering Rus
SLAMS, who ere now oppressed by the
dreadful famine prevailing in that country
at The present time. The First National
Bank has been decided upon as place
whore contributions may be left and from
there they will be forwarded to Philadcl-
phia to be placed on board the steamship
I'onnemaugh, which leaves the port Of
Philadelphia for Russia on April 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
NSr NOr 90 Dry.
south Dakota's prohibitory LAW Declared
to bc Constitutional.

Associated Psess Dlspatch by speriai Wires.
ST. PAUL, MINI, April Ga Yankton,
s. p. special says; The supreme court has
declared the prohibition law constitu-
tional: This will close the q saloons here
that have been running under Il local
license law during the past year.
One-half the saloon-keepers are now on
bail pending their trial for violating the
law. test case was made before fudge
White last August, which was appealed
and decision rendered yesterday revers-
ing Judge Whites decision. Prohibition
lists are encouraged and say they will now
close up all the saloons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

The Rev II. s. Dulaney, pastor Of
Kingswood Church, was given surprise re-
ception in the church Tuesday evening The
attendance was Large and the event was
pleasant Alfred Ironfeld gave an address,
reviewing Mr.. Dulaneys excellent work al
Kingswood last year, and in response the
pastor said that with the earnest co-opera-
lion of the congregation he hoped for
better results this year. a collation. was
Sarynfl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
TERRIFIC CYCLONE IN NEW YORK.

Ten Houses and Church Wrecked, and
One Woman Killed--The Church Car
ricd 20 Feet.
Associated Pross Dispatch by special Wires.
CLEAN, N. Y, April Ga terrific cy-
clone struck this city last night, wrecking
10 houses and a church.
One woman was killed and number Of
people seriously injured. There were l6
people in tile church, which was lifted
from its foundation and carried 20 feet
away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
sEEBN BURNED TO DE4rH.
A Whole Family Lost by a Fire in Fort
MntlinOn. Inwn

Associated Prsas Dispatcn by Special Wires.
FoRT Manson, a.. April 6.-seyen
people lost their lives in fire which broke
out in tho store Of Mcintosh & Pesse, nj
1880 O'Clock this morning The building
was consumed and the family Of s. ".
Kitchen, living up stairs, seven in all,
We're burned to death. An explosion Of
gHnpowder prevented their escape. The
sight after the catastrophe was horrible
one,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

John Frisby, colored man 20 years old
was found dead yesterday on the Jordan
farm, near Silverbrook. He had been miss
ing since Monday morning, when he left
home 10 chop wood for Mr.. Jordan. The
coroner is INVESTIGATING
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
FATALLY shot us unfaithfnl WIG.

Associated Press Dlspatcn BY Special Wires.
". Louis, Mo, April CA bout o'clocl,
last night William F. Griffen, travelling
salesman for the Campbell Manufacturing
Company, having traced his wife to an III,
polntment with All unknown lover in n
disreputable house, shot and fatnI,a
wounded her. He is now In Jail. She z
dying. '14o 10
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

The owners of the iron steamship
;Ilnni,aia, which is at the ship-yard Of thee
HARLAN Y liollingsworth Company, are
maving her dlsmantled,, preparatory to con-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

The First National Bank has received
$40 from Mrs. Saral Bringhurst and $40
from Mrs. Ferris liringhtrst for the Rus
sian famine fund
Several Wilmingtpnians went TO POGO.
muke City Tuesday ID attend Tie annual
session Of the MARYLAND Conference of the
Methodist Protestant hurch
beginning July lstthewater department
viii rcrlire AL new properties to have an
cxtenslpie cast iron stop boz IL the curb
instead Of running the water stop through
a terra Gotta pipe, which system is in
vogue at present.
The, Rev. ] F Otis, tile ncw pastor Of
lsrandywine Church, and Ms family we're
given q reception in tic Suudav.school
chapel Monday evening. About 80 people
We're present and q pleasant tina WAS had
The exercises consisted OF addresses and
music,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07
STRAWDRIDGE 6 CLOTHIER,
PHILADELPHIA.
4 nI.
PHILADELPHIA.

We call attention to some Of the things Printed Cotton Goods
shown pro,
as the
0
French Printed BrOche, I-2 per yord
This fabric practically surface bro.
and feathers
will C
Cotton Cepons at 81 I-2, 45 per gord
which entirely These goods resemble
The handsome
knots odd designs small
Another material the
Bedford Cord G5nghaan, al 81 1-2 cents per yard
o pads
bias almost in
which perfectly fast
TIL Cloth, at ~ 1-2 per ynM,
sheer dress fabric black white and medium
The fabric wide 1-2
DESIGNS and
production confined III closely resembles printed
H60h0nd Zephy9s at II per Yard,
in mllne Of Paid and Stripes all the newc oorings
IdeaJe0n at rs per y0sd,
durable
latest coloed grounds 81
Samples the above goods will be furnished upon application Address
StraWbridge \ ClOtber %s4 s. PHILADELPHIA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-07

Colonel +. i. Martin Of Seaford. who
was - town Tuesday, reports thai thcre
VIII Dc q half crop Of peaches III Sussex
this season. This is I'M Improvement IN
that there would be no crop at all III that
county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-07-28
CALEDONIA COUNTY.

The ST. Johnsbury Boating club are in
camp now on Lake Memphremasog.
An agency of the Swift Dressed Beef
company of Chicago will soon be established
at st. Johusbury
In Offering to donate her premises on
Prospect street in St. Johnsburv to be used
as an old ladies home, Mrs Ii. o. Cushinan
of Boston, has done n very generous thing
Tho much needed repairs on tho telegraph
line between St Johnsbury and Hyde Park
are row in progress, and tho llnemen have
all summers job on hand to put the
wires in the best condition for business.
The democrats of Caledonia county have
placed in nomination for senators, Dorman
Brdgman, Hardwick; b. +. CLARK, Groton;
assistant judges, d. r. Densmore, Burke;
Robert Gibson, Barnet, judge OF probate,
Il. 7. Bowman, st. Johnsbury; States
attorney, Elisha May, st. Johnsbury; high
sheriff, Charles W. Willard, Sutton; high
barilf, Stephen Eastman, Lyndon; county
commissioner, Sias Randall, st. Johnsbury
county committee, George W. Cree, st.
JohnsDury; Charles Ingalls, Dauvllo; John
Nj. Weeks Lyndon; George Cochran, Rye
cato and j. ii. McClouI, Hnrdwck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-07-28
WASHINGTON COUNTY.
MONTPELIER.

The stockholders of the Wetmore u
Morse Granite company met on July
10 III annual session and elected a.
Juhonnott, f. L. Smith, +. a. Dwnell, w.
f. Adams, f, 81. Cory, H. II. Mcintyre
and Thomas Marvin directors; Horauo y.
Taplin, clerk aud T. j. DoavItt, j. {.
Houghton and j. Ii. Brown, auditors. They
authorized the president TO convey land
owned by the company in Rochester,
y. V, and 70 lease the tene-
ment house at Barre. The company
have run nearly a full force OF men at their
quarries in Barre during the present strike
and lockout, although their works here are
nearly closed. The company Is on solid
basis with a good sized surplus, and are
making numerous repairs ut their works.
f. A. Rowland has been admitted to the
law firm of Dillingham; x Huse.
Prof. E. A. Bishop and family have re-
turned from New Jersey, and Almon Clark
from Old Orchard Beach.
Dr. aud Mrs. II. T. Clark are away on a
carriage drive in the southern part Of the
State.
Miss Eta j. Hunt, clerk in the d. s.
Wheatley store, is spending her vacation in
Worcester.
&. Z. Cady has been released from jail on
bail, and is now very i'll at his hons in
Barre.
The workingmen Of Montpelier are talking
of presenting the name of Capt Joseph b..
Morse for town representative.
The office rooms at the II. c. Webster Il
Co.'S furniture establishment are newly
painted and papered throughout, and tho
exterior of the Ballou block is being painted
Jane z. Sanders was called on Friday to
Now Hampshire, where her husband, +. l..
Sanders, was reported badly injured.
There was an allday Holiness meeting
on Wednesday, August 3, at the home Of
.. j. Copeland.
7. w. Donahoe played with the Granite
City band at Barre on Saturday evening.
DR.. 0. W. Daley Of White River juno
ton visited his parents Orrin and Mrs.
Daley, on Friday night
| L. Bart Cross has raised near his resi-
dence flag pole 90 feet long. 1t is paint
ed white, and on the top IS tin hat cover
ed with gold leaf, and a streamer 2l feet
long of red and white bunting, on which is
the word Harrison" in blue letters.
c. II. Rogers OF st. Adams was in town
on Saturday.
There is to 10 an excursion from this town
to Providence Island on August IT,
John w. Swasey raised l0Sl7 feet Har-
rison and Reid flag on Saturday acros:
| Court street from his house.
John Tuttle returned Saturday from
Peake Island, Me.
Hon. Hiram A. Huse spent Saturday In
Burlington.
A new 21112 feet Harrison and Reid Gag
was raised on Wednesday evening on East
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-07-28
RUTLAND COUNTY.

Postmaster Fred A. Field OF Rutland has
received orders to make personal inspec-
ton of the 2G postoflices in Rutland county,
between August and October |.
The Rutland Street Railway company
has chosen the following directors: John W.
Cramton, John A. Sheldon, George 7.
ChniTee. Newman *. Chafiee. 5. W. Will
son, Thomas W. Msloney, Patrick NJ. Mel
don, Mike McKeough and Esbert G. futile.
BENSON.
Rev. f. h. Waldron and mother leave
this week for Three Oaks Mich, going by
way OF Buffalo A few farmers have finish
ed haying-Mr. James Higgins is in Ticon =
deroga. Il. y, visiting his sou.-Judson
Howard went to Burlington wednesday. -
MIR. b. Fairmnn led the c. +. meeting Sun
day evening. DR.. ID. G.. Noble gave q re-
port of the Now ork convection. board
ers from Washington d. c., Providence
and Atlanta are stopping with &. NJ King
and family for the summer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-07-28

j. b. Wilbur of Underhill was in town
Saturday. -Ephraim Wethercll, wife and
four children, are visiting in Now ork
State. Edison Shattucs of Worcester,
Mass, is the guest OF his uncle, Il. ii. Shat
tuck. John Holmes of Burlington was
visiting friends in town the past week.
G.. G. Fowls and wife OF keene are ut the
Parker House. Mrs f.. ii. Shattuck is
visiting in Colchester. Mrs. Il. ". Prior
Of North Hyde Park is visiting in tow H.
Miss Erdia Wetherell has returned home
from Connecticut Mrs. DR.. Fosbursh OF
West Rutland has arrived in town. james
Barnard of Bolvderc, while at work in the
Vermont Tub company's shop at that place,
got his right hnnI into the planer and DR..
Hulburd WINS called and had to amputate
the hand.-A young man from japan viii
address the people OF this place at the Union
church Thursday evening