Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-18

Special correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
DOVER, Oct. 17.-The 54th annual
session of the Supreme Circle of the
United States Brotherhood of the Union
met in the hall of the House OF Rep
resentatives here yesterday morning.
There were about 100 delegates and
officers present when tho session opened
at 10 o'clock. Supreme Washington
George II. Dudd OF Delaware presided.
Officers and representatives, from Penn.
ylvauia, New Jersey and Delaware
were present.
Tho G. h. w. degree was duly con-
ferred upon six candidates who were
admitted as members of the suprclAe
body
A regulation flag Of the United States,
enc Of the cnbiems of the order, was
stretched across State street, opposite
tho Capital Hotel, which attracted con
siderable attention.
Reports of officers and committees
were read. q. L. W. Frank w. Reeve
of Atlantic City, was appointed press
correspondent for the session.
At the afternoon session the follow.
ing officers were elected: Supreme
Washington. Francis Warren, New
Jersey; Supreme Jefferson, II. B. Walter,
Pennsylvania; Supreme Franklin, Henry
Brodslaw, New Jersey; Supreme Herald,
Joseph A. Wilt, Pennsylvania; Supreme
Watcher Of Day, Frank w. Reeve, New
Jersey; Supreme Watcher of Night,
Charles z. Dennues, Pennsylvania; Sa-
preme Trustee, Thomas De Groot, Penn
sylvania. The newly.elected officers
were installed by p. S. w. b. l.. Bonsall
Of New Jersey.
The report of the Grand croll-keeper
showed the order to be in a healthy
condition. Number of members at last
report, II GAG; initiated during the year,
1855; reinstated, 1875; admitted by card,
IS; members in Ohio, Is; total, 1887.
During the year 1904 have Withdrawn,
died or been expelled, or rejected, lcay-
ing present membership of 1908;
number of subordinate bodies, 147. The
various circles have paid funeral benefits
during the past year amounting to
S30,SO4.40; other purposes, including
sick benefits, $50, 335.7S; total wealth Of
circles and homes, $l04 ,500.S1. The
membership in the funeral fund is s, All.
Past Supreme Washington George L.
DOdd of Delaware was presented with a
handsome past officers jewel. The
presentation was made by Z. S. w. G.
o. Meher Of Pennsylvania. Atlantic
City was selected as the place for the
next meeting.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Dover. Oct. 1.-THE fail term of the
superior court and court Of general ses-
sions for Kent county met here yesterday,
| with Chief Justice Lore and Associates
| Grubb, Cullen and Marvel on the bench
The following cases were disposed Of
State VS.. George Collins, indicted for
carrying concealed deadly weapon.
Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10
| days imprisonment.
State vs.. Frank DENLY, indicted for
carrying concealed deadly weapon,
| pleated guilty and was sentenced to 30
| days imprisonment.
State vs.. John Tilghman. indicted for
| carrying concealed deadly weapons,
pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one
months Imprisonment.
State VS.. John W. Lewis colored, in.
dcted for burglary and larceny, convicted
ana sentenced to stand i'll the pillory one
hour, receive 20 lashes and one month s
| Imprisonment. Lewis is the l4-years-old
| hoy who terrorzed the citizens of lIar.
rlnEton by his nightly robberies, but was
finally captured in the act.
| State vs.. John ROBBERS and joseph
Conner, charged with stealing u crate of
eggs and a crate of Strawberries from a
freight tram at Dover, Roberts skipped
| out while under bail. Conner was Sem
fenced to pay $3.50 restitution and
undergo two months imprisonment.
state VS.. Harry Dagger indicted for carry
| ing concealed Il deadly weapon. Pleaded
| guilty anu sentenced to 10 days imprison-
| ment.
The desertion case of Robert d. Jackson,
colored, was heard. After hearing the evil
| dence Of both sides the court decided that
jackson should pay his wife So d month.
Jackson Is mulatto and is comfortably
Situated. ny close questluning Attorney
| General Nicholson found that he had
stock and farming implements enough to
carry on small farm. Attorney General
Nicholson also learned that he had over
l,OUG deposited at the National Bank of
Dover. Chief Justice Lore told him that
ne would have to support his wife by pay
| ing her Sl2 month and give $500 secUrity
Tor the payment. Jackson said he could
| not give bond and would prefer going Ia
jail lie was turned over to the sheriff and
lodged in jail
The Cnnmins will case was set down
for argument Oil Thursday next.
State VS.. John Patts0n, indicted for
the larceny Of coat. Pleaded guilty
but stated to the court that this was his
first offence and that he was drunk when
he committed the act. George NJ. Fisher
testified that Pattison uad worked for
him and bore good reputation. The
court sentenced him 10 puy restitution,
costs of prosecution and undergo one
months imprisonment.
a true bill was found against Alfred
H. oisco for careless driving, but the
case was continued until the April term.
In the case of desertion against James
Q. Nanwinkle, the wife withdrew the
charge and entry was ordered by the
court to be so made.
A true bill was found against Charles
Depnis for driving a horse without the
consent of the owner. Pleaded guilty
and was sentenced To pay fine II S5y
and undergo 10 days Imprisonment,
A true bill was found against William
A. Patient, colored, for larceny. He i
out on bail and upon his nonappear-
ance, bail was declared forfeited ana n
capias issued.
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