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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
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Interesting commencement Exercises
Held at Denton--rhe Graduates.
Special CORRESPONDENCE t Gazette and journal
GREENWOOD Mn. June o. The commence
mcnt exercises of the public schools of this
county were held in Masonic Hall, Den
ton, last evening, beginning at $ o'clock.
Promptly on time the graduates marched
up the left aisle and took their seats on
the stage, whittier they had been preceded
by the distinguished guests. The follow
ing programme was then satisfactorily
carried out Invocation, the Rev. q. w.
Townsend; announcements, Examiner
stevens; salutatory, Miss Minnie Reidling
Grafton Miss Gertrude CLARK Grafton, Mr..
Victor Sparklin, address TO graduates
Superintendent Prettyman presentation
of diplomas, Thomas A. Smith valetliC-
tory, Miss May Fluharty. The salutatory
address was a well directed effort, and
did great credit the orator. The subject
Of Miss Clark's Grafton was Ambition,
of Mr.. Sparlin'S, Aspirations" Then
followed the speech OF the evening by
Professor l'rettyman, superintendent of
the state Normal school. lie urged the
graduates TO have some purpose in life
knowing that it would lead them through
seemingly imprcgnable difficulties to the
land of rest.
In aircat speech Mr. r. A, Smith, one Of
the county school commissioners presented
diplomas TO the following: Fannie j..
West, Gertrude Clark, Cora NJ. pippin, A..
Edda Reed, Thomas +. Green Of Murydcl,
Wilhelmina c. Reidling, Olive v. llorsey
and Maud Wright of Denton; May G..
Fluharty, Georgia 4. Perry, Addie NJ,
Whitley, Alva f. BLADES of Preston; Mary
Ellen Dawson ana Victor y. Sparklin of
fredericksburg
The sau;atory then followed, after
which the henedictiou was pronounced by
the Rev. j. A. Artcrs Of GrcensbOrough
and the large audience dispersed. Excel
lent nllslc was rendered 1T times by the
following quartet Of Denton. The Rev.
q. W. townsend, Prof. James Swami, r.
pliny Fisher and Mrs Il. H. johnson.
Miss Bessie I. kincheloc for two wears
the efficient and aftaDlc principal of the
grammar school left Yesterday morning
for her home at Clifton. Fairfax county,
Va, where She will spend her vacation.
Al the beginning Of the next school year
she will 20 To MechaniCsburg, Pa, where
she will I'LL the chair of mathematics in
Irving 'ollcGc for Young Women
The cannrriCs Of A. u. Roe and William
{, Satterlicli started M on full time YES.
terdaN morning. Peas are now being
CANNED. The crop is good and the pros
poets were never better for good prices.
Among those who were in attendance
upon the commencement exercises at ben
ton last night from tirrensborough were
MIR. and Mrs j. u. Plummcr Miss Sallit
G. Draper Miss Mary lIuttcrworth, Mrs
Carrie Moore Misses l.otie Draper MARY
| sparks, lolo Downs, Lille noty, Eli
| Moore, Ella llorsey and Lolita EliasOn. til,
Rev ]. A. Arters. i. NJ. Arters, Joseph II
Nansant, Walter Dawson, Claude Rawling.
and Jacob HurhpS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
NEXT YEARS WAGES SCALE
AS Fixed by the Amalgamated
Association.
THE HOURS AND REGULATIONS
Neither Side to Make Devia-
lions From the Scale.
The Wages Scale for the Ensuing Year, as
Adopted by the Amaiganated Associa.
tion of Iron and steel Workers --Hours
OF Labor and Other Matters Agreed
IpOn.

PITTsBuRG, PA, June l0.-The wages
scale for the ensuing year, which was
adopted by the Amalgamated Association
Yesterday, provides for the same rates in
all departments of all iron and steel mills
In which the association is recognized as
prevailed during the past Il months. The
prices Of pudding is $3.50 per ton, based
on the two-cent card rate of the Western
Iron Association. The scale further pro
videa:
First. That the iron mills, except sheet
mills working steel, shall pay price-and.
one halt-pr for steel, but this shall not
apply to mild steel, that is. working
that steel OF which the output of the
mills shall be rs great as when work
ing iron of the same sizes, but when
the output of steel is hut thrcc-fOurths of
the output of iron, the rule OF price.and.
onc-hat price shall apply.
Second. ON ali mills working iron or
steel weighing 100 pounds or over. extra
help shall be furnished to the heater, the
sallc to be paid by the company.
Third. lifetime in scrapping and bushel-
ing, also in finishing department. shall in
no case exceed nine per cent in hours ami
minutes from the regular time The mill
begins to roll until the first furnace COM
mences to charge the last heat. This shall
not apply to mills working shorter charg.
ing hours, this is not 10 apply to boiling
departments, except sCrapping and blwhel-
ing; also, other departments working
under the three turn system. The time
for meals on loilowingup mills shall not
be counted III.
Fourth. Whenever deviations from the
western iron scale are signed for by any
manufacturer, the Amalgamated Associa-
ton and manufacturers agree to make
every effort to correct the same. provided
fll lHut
the deyiations continue TO be tolerated by
the Amalgamated Association, all other
mills shall receive the same. All manu-
lactnrers and wOrkmen governed by this
scale hereby agree not to make any devia-
tons from the scale agreed to.
Fifth. That mills may work three turns
in "A hours, when practicable
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15


The shipmcnt Of coal from Port Richmond
over ths Delaware Il Tartan Canal WINS re-
snued Friday, aftec six years suspension,
Thomas W.Millor,the policeman VINO pleaded
guilty to tho theft OF watch during tue AIdino
Hotel lre, was sentenced Friday to one year
IN prison,
inc meaical lnspector reported to the Beard
oL Health Friday that Sandy run, the source
OF the water supply Of holinesburg, wns ron-
taminated by drainage steps were taken to
Abale the nuisance.
The coroners jury found Friday that the
death OF Daisy Harrington resulted from a
criminal operation performed by Mrs. Eliza
beth Green, who was committed to await tho
action Of the grand Jury.
The Rea ling railroad receivers Ind that on
July lst heir resources will fall bout 800 900
short Of the o QUIT necessary for current dis
burseinents and for the rentals and intere.t
maturing on that date. All wages duo 10 da To-
have been paid, and OF other Indebted loss
prior 70 the receiyershp there remains due
tSOsh'QOh Unless the plan Of rea3tistment
offered by the board OF managers be accepted
by the security holders the receivers say il will
be necessary TO issue s4,UOOOOO or 300, o. re-
ceiverb certificates.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15

MISsEAPoLIs, MINI, June S.-One.halr
of the city of Fargo, n. D., is wiped out,
only half of the business houses being
left. A block in the middle of the city
from Robert street and Front street south,
tour blocks wide and ten blocks long, IS u
blackened plain of ashes, with not dozen
buildings left standing,
The fierce south winds drove the flames
like prairie fire. Brick buildings seemed
TO melt away into heaps of crnmbling
sand, and IL was impossible to force
enough water through the mains TO fight
the fire.
A conservative estimate of the loss is
$3,000,000, with not to exceed one-quarter
insurance.
Over 5000 people are homeless and it is
almost impossible to verify reports of &c.
cidents. James Flynn, $ years old, is re.
ported burned, also three other children.
Photographer Gilbert and an unknown
man are reported dead.
Practically only one hotel is left, the
Headquarters. Only one restaurant is left
in town. Moorehead hotels are already
full. Only two groceries are left.
The fire started by hot ashes from the
Gem restaurant thrown out behind, ignit
ing some loose paper back of Huuseman's
dry goods store. During the next IL min
utes the flames ran two blocks west, taking
the brick buildings and all. Then they
Jumped across the street to Magills big
machinery warehouse, containing $4,000
worth of Irvine and 5000 worth of ma
chinery.
North and east of this for two blocks
each way, are the big machinery deputs,
mostly two-story wooden buildings, and
at this time Of the year filled to the root
with a years supply of farm machinery
for North Dakota. For perhaps quarter
of an hour the tiremen kept the flames
from jumping the railroad track then
first on one roof, then another, tongues Of
flame broke out us the whirling fire flakes
settled on the shingles. Inside OF half an
hour the whole space for four blocks was
q whirlwind of flame.
The only machinery houses saved arc
those of Walter A. Wood and the Monitor
Press Drill Company.
The total loss from the fire NJ Fargo, y D.,
rs placed at 81, 5OnU0, with g. 2DO,0nD Insurance
Attn meeting Of capitalists, "Wednesday, it wHt
decided to build no more business blocks ''un-
til the city agrees 70 do business on business
principles" ny this is meant the repeal OF
tho ordinances prohibiting the sale of liquors
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
MdRKErFRriTS IND FLoWERs.
The Retail Prizes of Vegetables and
Eruits--Curbstone Market Chat for tho
Guidance of HuuselSeeperS.

On King street, on Saturday, straw
berries were selling at three boxes tor 20
centsnnd for the choiCer varites two boxes
for = cents. The cause Of the rise in prices
is the fact that the producers lind il costs
them SO much to pay Tor freight that they
cannot afford to send the strawberries here
1t takes ~ least five cents u box to enable
the produces TO send his product to this
market, Some very fine blackp ar
rived saturday from North Carolina.
Tomatoes are selling for 2OC. quart
They are all from Florida. There are some
peaches also from florida and they sell at
the same price. Cherries for cooking, the
MurillOs are selling at $ to lUc., the sweet
eating variety costs II to l5c. Asparagus
costs 25c. for two punches; rhubard, BIC.
per DOZEN new potatoes, 2Oc. per half
peck green peas the same.
Flowers sold at following rates pOtted
plants. at cents; colctts, flocks, verbcnas
and baskct plants, for I cents; latanias,
geranums, cents; geranillms, bigonias,
carnations, chrysanthemumS, nasturtiums,
ageratums, summer chrysanthemuns,
gllly-tiowcrs. Cilendula, Is cents; double
petunia, fuchsla, Gamma, trailing peril
Wrinkle. coreOpsis, bigonia. For ~ cents
the choicer ferns, bigomtas and fuchsias.
For - cents moon plant cob;ra, passion
flower, cypress utimafolia, roses For so
cents, tuberous rooted biguniaS, Gamma.
Cut flowers, carnations and coreopSis, 10
cents dozen; bouquets. 10 to % cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
MEAT rs or or SIGHT.
The Scarcity Of Pasture and the Worlds
Fair Cause II Elutter in the Local
Market.


Market.
During the past few weeks there has
been Il steady advancement in the prices
Of the local meat market. Especially is
this the case as lar as the wholesale market
is concerned. Meat has advanced 50 on the
100 pounds The retail dealers suffer most
from this advancement. as they naturally
pay more for meat, while they are SLOW to
advance the retail price to the regular Gus
toners who patroni2e them both Summer
and winter.
When asked last Friday to assign a
reason for the advance of meat prices Il
majority Of butchers attributed the high
prices to the scarcity OF pasture for cattle
at this time OF year, and to the fact that
more beef was beng used AT the Worlds
Fair, which naturally diminished the sup
ry which otherwise would have been
shipped from the west.
Police Commissioner Patrick Monaghan,
who probably knows as much about good
meat as amy butcher in Delaware, SAYS
there is a general tendency to raise the
prices at this time If year, and does not
| think meat any higher than usual at this
season. lie pointed to the fact that sheep
were selling at Sj.2i in New YORK, while
! in Chicago the price was $3.50, an advance
Of 70 cents in Chicago Monaghan also
agreed that the Fair had something 10 do
with the advance IN prices in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
WiST THE CITY ro ACT.
Smith Ward Residents Desire the PhiIa-
drIphla Turnnike Condemned.

The residents of Market street. Brandy
wine, are becoming impatient over the
continued delay over the condemnation of
the turnpike between the Braudywiue
bridge and the CRY limits. They have
been hoping that the Street aud Sewer De.
partment would have taken some action
before this, The people are awaiting the
appointment Of a commission % CON
domination and damages assessment of the
roadway
u the commission were to act the whole
matter would be finished upln few hours
An approximate cash estimate Of the
turnpike companies rights i'll question /,
Sl5Om for Che Philadelphia pike from the
bridge To the city limits, and OF he Inn-
cord pike TO the boulevard William
bright is the chairman of the latter turu-
pike company and William Candy of the
former.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
STORIES OF THE DAY.

A well.known Wilmington yCung man,
one of whose failingS is absent.niinded-
ness, became weary from business pressure
not long ago and betuuk himself to the
seashore for few days. Ills place of ludg-
ing was private house conducted by II
charming and obliging middle-aged widow,
who, when the young man sadly told her
on her arrival that he feared he would he
compelled To return to the metropolis of
Delaware because he had forgotten his
toothbrush and night-garmcnt, immedi-
ately volunteered the loan of the desired
articles. 1t is needless to say that the
young man remained until his vacation
was ended.
4 good story is told of a joke played on
q clerk for well-knOwn Market street
firm by one of WilminEtOn's prominent
business men. The clerk went to Il bust
ness establishment not a great distance
from the heart of the city with a bill for a
mcmber of the firm, and on entering the
Office was Informed by one of the partners
that the member of the firm desired was
not in. The clerk accustomed to receiv-
ing replies of this character in the course
Of his rounds about the city, said that he
guessed he wuuld wait until the other
partner returned.
Yes, help yourself said the member
OF the firm who was at home, and who
never misses an opportunity To play
practical joke when the opportunity is
offered.
The clerk seated himself III a comfort.
able chair provided for him by the ever
ohliging business man, and the latter CON
tinucd at his desk as though nothing had
happened. After waiting long while, the
clerk began to grow restless, but said moth
ing lie had a number of places to call
that morning, and this office was one of
the first. The morning was rapidly disap-
pcarinE, and still the absent partner came
not The other partner poured over his
desk more closely Than before. Along
toward II O'Clock the clerk becoming more
restless than ever, and managed to matt
gurate enough courage To interrogate fur
ther, and this is the conversation that en-
sued VIII Mr.. --s he in soonY' II
don't think he will" Where Is he ?"
,.iIp's in omaha -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
4 BICYcAIAG M4IL-C4RRIER.
III" Mails Collected ona ycle--Sfdwell's
Bright Innovation Whereby He saves
80 Minmirs ON Ills KnmIr.

People of this city were the witnesses for
the first time Thursday Of very bright
idea, the enterprise Of Substitute Mail tol-
lector Richard Nidwell, who on his own
inspiration adopted the very practical idea
Of using Ills bicycle in collecting tho night
mail around his district ON the east idu of
tn" city, The enterprise was successful in
every way, Sidwell accomplishing with
ease a saving of 40 minutes in a collection.
which usually takes a regular collector At
least hours and minutes.
NldwcIl Is i new hand at the business Of
collecting, being one uf those vino success
fully passed the recent postuilicc ciyil SER
Vice examinations here This makes his
undertaking all thu uure noticeable for
quick time In many of the larger cities
the mail carriers make their collections in
this manner, and there is no reason whv
the custom should not Dc permanent here
Postmaster stewart was not at The post
Office n tic moment the reporter called,
but there is no doubt he will encourage the
new idea Of mail carriers using the bicycle
whrW they can. 1t would not lie ST. con
venlent to deliver letters 10y this method so
much crossing and rerfossing of streets
has to he done. Bit it Is a, may be prr-
ccivci, a positive aid IN going the coilrc-
ton rounds,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
CAT nom E,' At RTThRVIET,
MIR. and Mrs. A. y. Lang Pleasantly Com
memorate the Eleventh Anniversary of
Their wedding.

memorate the Eleventh Anniversary of
Their Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Lang gave a delight
full at home Thursday, at leir resi-
dence, Riverview, in comm ration of
the eleventh anniversary of til, marriage.
The stretch of lawn, comp, ing two
acres or more, was brilliantly illuminated
by Japanese lanterns while the interior
decorations were daisies and palms. the
theb alustrade being literally covered with
daisies, forming most charming effect
The guests, numbering some 100 couples,
commenced To arrive shortly after s
O'Clock, and were received in the drawing
room on the main floor by MIR. and Mrs,
Lang, assisted by Mrs. 4. J. Tallcy.
After being received by the host and
hostess, the party enjoyed themselves by
dancing TO the strains of Professor George
Hyatts music.
Refreshments were served at midnight
in the main dining hall on the lirst floor
4 The table was artisticnlly arranged by the
/ caterer and trimmed with smlaN tied
with pink ribbon at the corners Candel-
abra forming the centre pieces.
The gifts, which We're numerous, were
very handsome.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
SURPRISED M . WEDDING.


Special Correspondence OF GA2ctte and Journal
MtpDLErowH, June III, e. Parker
gave a o'clock tea last evening Ia Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Dickson and the ushrrs
at their recent wedding, at whic! about 20
couples were present.
About $40 O'clock the Rev. y. NJ.
Browne surprised those present by AN
n"nnclng that he had a most Pheasant
duty TO perform, which he knew would
please his hearers. Then. sGmmoning
Baggage. master Harry G, Johnson and
Mis- Lizzie Walnsiey before him, he
forthwith united them in marriage.
The groom isl a prominent member of
the Jr o. Y. A. NJ, and one OF the most
popular employees OF the T., W & Il. rail.
road. His many friends extended con
CALCULATIONS and were pleased at this limo,
walton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15
0RDIiyED AND INSTALLED.
Interesting Meeting of the New Castle
fresbytery at Isridgeyille.

Special Correspondence Of t,azettoand journal
HRlnGEvitIF, June a.-The presbyterv
of New taStle was in session here yester-
day. The main business was the ordi.
nation and installation of Alexander tiil-
more, Il recent graduate Of Princeton
University, as minister Of the Rrdgeviilc
church and member Of the New Castle
nresbvtery.
The exercises were held in the Presbv.
terrain Church, which was decorated for
the occasion with palms and ported plants
The programme 0pencd with duet by
Miss Eta Gray and Mr.. ;. ;. Pcnnewili
followed with prayer and reading of VIM
chapter of IT. John by the Rev j.
Stonecipher of Dover. PRAY er was offered
BY Dr, Reigert of salisbury, Md and a
pleasing sermon delivered by the Rev. MIR.
Fit2simonds from the text, Let there be
light.
The prayer of ordination was offered by
The Rev. Mr.. StoneClphcr, when the laying
on of hands was performed and good
wishes We've extended by the visiting
preachers. -...
Then came well rendered solo BY Mr..
;. ;. Pennewlll, Just as ! Am, Without
one Plea which was followed BY the
charge 10 the newly-ordaimed pastor by
the Rev. Mr.. WylIe of New Castle. The
charge % the people was delivered ny the
Rev Mr. Logan Of Princess Anne. Md.
formerly 4 pastor II Brdgcvile Church
The closing prayer was by the Rev. MIR
Shepp of Georgetown.
The Presbvtery closed its business nv
adding the name Of Alexander Gilmore to
its books rs minister and preacher. Thank,
were extended to the Bfidgeville Church
and people for the hoSpitable treatment
and the Prcsbytery adjourned to meet al
Harrington, Tuesday, June 9th, at p. III
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15

Special Correspondence GRzette and journal.
NEW CASTLE, June H.! Oeai athletes are
endeHYoring To arrange a snrios Of bicycle
races Tor July 4th. IN which ANY OF tho home
Wheelmen may ahtet. i is proposed to have
Q O-mln race over he Warren course, and n
number oil track A. c9 on tho caIsrwly. Tho
iirHt prize, Y u said will Il bicycle offered
by one nt me dealers here, AllOi the local
professionals ant "A number at the amateur
Hders have signilicd thpir intention Of partci-
plunE IN the contest. II is almost an assured
tact That there will be no public colebrttnn
here ms year ani series vi sports Of hs
above nature VII make the day quite interest
ing U those remaining at home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15

AbfNhNm Mnrgnlis and Albert PencieI.
two alleged picture frame agents, were be
fore Judge Ball Friday morning, charged
with misrepresentation in securing money
from pictures and frames which they
agree TO furnish. One of the alleged vie.
Tins paid the men IS on account and re-
ceived what she believed to be receipt,
but which subsequently, proved worthless.
as no signature was attached to it. There
was insufficient evidence to hold the ar
cuscd and they were discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15

The Washington street bridge Is being
painted a deep red, the tint known as the
T. Il, 4. regulation color. When the 6
O'Clock bell rang last night week The bridge
workmen passed along the southern end
Of the structure to the bank at that end.
Levy Court commissioner john !, iiallu.
CHER has the credit Of being the first man
to cross the new bridge This was accom-
plished by laying planks over the end
spans, II is u dangerous passage to at
tempt under the present circumstance
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15

Delta Chapter, Il. \. NJ, held its semi,
annual meeting Friday night. Past high
priest jewels were presented to James ii.
Cameron, John ", Lawson, ". :. Quigley,
Joseph \. Bond, Harry Nnntiasken James
II. Price, pr, j. Paul Lukens. George NJ
Andrews and Or, t. " Fluu. They we're
presented by General J. parkc Fostlrs and
received by James II. Cameron the first
high priest Of the chapter Tile Jewels
were made by {. f. Rudolph and are Of
gold and of splendid Workmanship. Al
conclusion Of the presentation the gather.
ing proceeded to The banquet room and
partook of a delicious spread.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-15

Worth, the great Partisan man milliner
has almost discarded the empire and
taken up the 1880 style, with notifications.
Ills sleeves are all balloon form at the tor
and irills or hounccs of the matcria! or
lace formed capes, pointed at the back
and front and passing over the top of the
balloon sleeves; forming an epauette, thus
adding considerably to the width of the
wcarer's shoulders. His skirts are close
hitting in the front aud at the sides, the
fullness being quite at the back and the
length mOderAle