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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
TUESDAY CLUBS FINAL CONCERT

To he Given Next Monday Night = Tho
strong and Interesting Programme
That Will be Rendered.
On Monday next the Tuesday Club is
TO give its final concert of the season.
1t presents not only a varied but very
strong programme and an interesting
programme as well. II will render as the
first number of the evening very con-
siderable and very ambitious work COM
posed by n Wilmingtonian, Mr.. L. Leslie
Carpenter. ..r.
Mr.. Carpenters work is a sacred can
tata, the "Ninety-sixth Psalm" mod
ellcd somewhat after similar compost
tionso its kind written by Mendclssohn.
1t is perhaps the most important, as it is
certainly the most classical composition
written by any Wilmington musician.
II was composed during the earlier part
of last year as II thesis for the degree
of Bachelor of Music, which upon the
strength Of this work was conferred
upon Mr.. Carpenter by the University
of Pennsylvania.
This cantata was pronounced by DIR.
Hugh A. Clark of the University of
Pennsylvania to be one of unusual
merit, and it was determined by the
management of the Tuesday Club to
undertake it at the beginning of the
present season. A Wilmington audi
ence and an audience of the Tuesday
Club should certainly have the chance
of hearing work and as fine work of
Il Wilmington man.
The other considerable composition to
be rendered by the club is the closing
number of the evening-the "Cru-
saders," by Gade. 1t may be remcm.
berud that the Tuesday Club sung this
some years ago. 1t is one of the very
best and most artistic and dramatic OF
lesser modern compositions. The pro-
gramme as it will be sung is given
below:
Mr. H. F. Moulton, the baritone voice
of the evening, is new to Wilmington
audience, He is an English singer and
is spoken of as having remarkable
voice. Mr.. Leonard E. Auty is an old
favorite with Wilmington audience,
having sung intermittently with the
Tuesday Club for many years. Mrs.
H. l.. Pyle, who will take the soprano
part of the "Ninety-slxth Psalm" ap.
pears for the first time in any consider.
able part at Tuesday Club concert
Mrs. w. F. Smalley will sing the
soprano part of the "Crusaders." 1t is
a part that suits her admirably and she
sings it well.
THE PROGRAMME.
Ninety-sixth Psalm. IT Leslie Carpenter
Mrs. IL. l.. Pyle, soprano, Mr.. l.. e. Autyt
tenor.
Song Of the Toreador," from Carmen"
Georges Bizet
Mr.. H. F. Moulton, baritone.
Solo, Amour Viens Alder" from sam
son ct Dalila". ...........C. Saint-SaenS
Miss Emma Lore, alto.
Crusaders"
Mrs. w. F. Smalley, soprano Mr.. l.. E
Auty, tenor, Mr.. II. r. Moulton, baritone
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

A curious fact in regard to the habits
of carp has been discovered. Since Sum
day large numbers of men and boys
have been out enjoying themselves on
Cherry Island marsh capturing numbers
of carp. They were caught by the hun
dreds., The largest numbers were found
on the land of William Lawton chiefly
where several acres of oats had grown
some inches high. The carp had shown
their prediction for succulent greens
in devouring the oat crop close to the
ground. 1t was literally grazed and
nibbled off as closely as sheep could do
it. Some of the carp were five pounds
in weight. .....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

EAsToN, MD., May 2s.--The jury in
the Carter will case, removed from
Queen Anne's county, after being out
less than hall, an hour, rendered a. yer.
dict to-day sustaining the will on all
the issues. 1t occupied four days to
take the testimony, one day for counsel
to argue it and 20 minutes for tho jury
to decide the case. Mr.. Carter, the testa-
tor, died last year, leaving a widow and
four sons and daughters and an estate
of about $S0,O00, devised to them ac-
cording to will, which was duly pro-
bated. One of the daughters is the wife
of the Rev. Isaac Jewell, of the Will
mington Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence. Her portion, as well as that of
another married daughter, was limited
by the will to a life-tenure should they
die without issue. 1t was these daugh-
ters and their husbands who contested
the will on the ground of testamentary
incapacity and undue influence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

Severe Lightning - A Man Stunned and
Seven Cattle Killed Under One Tree.
Special alCnrrespondenceo Gazette and Journal
\ NEWARK, May &c. Yesterdays stock
of weather was varied indeed and an
inventory shows clear, balmy sunshine
and gentle zephyrs in the morning and
for the afternoon there was regular
variety performance, with three rings
going, rain, hail, wind, thunder and
lightning all combining to make things
exciting. The afternoon storm, though
of short duration, was fierce In the ex-
treme and during a sharp hail storm the
lightning fairly ran riot and its bolts
hit q half dozen places in the neighbor-
hood, devastating some old trees and in
one case stunning carpenter named
Johnston who was working on barn
on the Brooks farm.
AT Yeatman's mills, about four miles
above town, a single thunderbolt carried
death to five head of fine cattle which
had sought cover under an old oak tree
near the railroad. The cows were said
to belong to farmer named Pyle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
Almost 15O Years Old.

John II. Rodney brought to the Court
House on Tuesday very ancient docu
ment. 1t is letter signed by Thomas
Cooch, a great-great-grandfather of Re-
corder of Wills j. wilkins Cooch. The
letter was addressed to Benjamin Chew
of Philadelphia, acquainting him with
certain facts in regard to the Delaware
militia. 1t is dated May 23d, 1850.
Chew was the owner Of the Chew
House in Philadelphia, noted in Revolu-
tionary times forts alternate occupation
by the British and Colonial army in turn
accordingly as the vicissitudes of war
gave the victory first to one side and
then to the other.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
RfDDlED WIrH BULLETS.
Henry stephens, Colored shot and Slashed
by a Necro CnmnaniOn.


Henry Stephens, colored, is lying at
the Delaware Hospital suffering from
three pistol shot wounds in the leg, II
severe cash from razor, while his
upper lip is entirely gone. He says his
assailant is Randall Quarry, another
negro. Both men live along the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad, mile above the
Concord pike.
Stephens says that when he came
home Monday night, IL o'clock Quarry
met him in front of the house and ac-
cused him of destroying his family hap
piness. Quarry then dealt him blow
with his fist and Stephens rctaliated in
the same style.
Quarry drew revolver and shot
Stephens thrice in the leg, following this
up by slashing him with razor.
Stephens rushed upon Quarry and threw
him to the ground. While the pair were
struggling on the ground Quarry bit off
Stephens upper lip. Several negroes
who came to the scene OF the hostilities
separated the frenzied men. Stephens
was sent off to the hospital, where one
the bullets in his leg was extracted.
His injuries are not necessarily fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
ASSOCIATED On HARITIEs.

superintendent Mrs. NJ. 4. I. Clark Rep
resents Delaware at the Meeting at
Nashville, Tenn.
Mrs. M. A. r. Clark, superintendent
of Associated Charities and Corrections
made the report for Delaware at the
annual conference of the national or
ganization which closed at Nashville,
Tenn, Monday.
The report Is compiled by Mrs. Emalea
P. Warner and is an epitome of what
was read at the recent meeting at the
New-Century Club in this city. The re-
port expresses regret that Delaware has
no State penitentiary. 1t condemns tho
over-crowded condition of New Castle
county Jail. The county almshouse re-
ceives praise in regard to its sanitary
arrangement and good accommodation.
The private institutions of the State are
all commended for their excellent man
agement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
WIIMINGTON, DELAWARE THURSDAY, 81,

and public sentiment, which was about
equally divided, has turned in favor Of
the strikers. Houtzdale miners are of
the opinion that the first attempt to
introduce new men will be made by
Berwind, White 81 Co., at their mines
near Punxsutawnoy, where the COM
pany has, it is said, made preparations
TO resume operations.
Z Everything is quiet here, but the
miners are watching every move of the
operators very closely.
OPERATIONS ORDERED by THE COURT.
HANNIBAL, Mo, May 29.-Judge Will
liams of the United States court to-day
instructed j. l.. Bovard, receiver of the
Loomis Coal Co., to operate the com
pany's mines at Bevier with any miners
he could secure if the old employees re-
fused to so to work.
additional ydrticuldrs on ffih paySl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
MIR. Bayard Did Not Say So.

LONDON, May 2s.-The parliamentary
secretary TO the foreign office, Sir Edward
Grey, said in the House of Commons to-
day, IN answer to II question, that United
States Ambassador Bayard did not init.
mate to the British government that the
government of the United States desires
to retire from participation in the opera
tion of the Berlin act. Sir Edward also
said the British government has not in
formed Australian agentsin London that
it is taking steps to reconsider the Berlin
agreement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
Accident no A Moyk Er.
While 1t Was Exhibiting OH a Rain Spout
Its Tail Got Fastened.

A monkey, the companion of an
Italian organ-grinder, met with severe
accident AZ Lancaster avenue and jack
son street Tuesday. The animal had
assembled II rain spout for the purpose
of giving an exhibition, and while there
got its tail fastened on the spout. II
made desperate efforts to free itself, but
the more exertion it displayed the more
yfr1nly its appendage became imbedded
in the spout's grip. 10 make matters
worse the tail caught on sharp piece
of tin and the more cthe brute struggled
the greater was its pain. The monkeys S
screeching could be heard block dis
tant and the dago ground out "Sweet
Violets" and Little Annie Rooney" in
vain endeayor to drown the screaming.
While he kept up business with his
right Hand the Italian tugged at the
monkey with his left. He pulled for all
he was worth one-handed and for some
minutes it was a question whether the
animals neck or tail would not break.
The monkey was obliged to clutch the
chain attached to it to prevent its head
being pulled off. After considerable
pulling the tail gradually loosened and
finally the monkey and few drops OF
blood dropped to the sidewalk. Picking
up the bowling brute the dago thrust ii
beneath his coat and hurried off in
quest of vaseline.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

A pleasant social session of the Minis
terial Union was held Monday at
the headquarters of the Young Mems
Christian Association. Among the min
listers present were Messrs. Milligan,
Short, Quigg, Barrett, Scott, Burke,
Dill, France, Mowbray, Terry and
Mason, General Secretary Dow of tho
Young Mems Christian Association was
also in attendance. The usual routine
business was transacted and ono or two
questions were informally discussed.
Mr. Terry was requested to present a
paper at the next meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
From scafrald to smohe.house.

Ex-Shertff L. j. Plummer of Kent
county, Md, has on his farm, near
Chestcrtown, smoke-house made of
the lumber which was used in erecting
the scaffold on which the four murdorers
of DR.. j. II. Hill were hanged. About
year ago several persons tried to Sc
cure the scatfold for the purpose of ex.
hibiting it but Mr.. Plummer, who then
was sheriff, refused to let them have it.
When his term of office expired he tore
down the scafTold and took the lumber
to his farm and used it in constructing
a smoke house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

Sunday evening the children of st.
Patrick's Church, Ashland, held their
annual May celebration. Miss Mamie
Underwood acted as Queen of May.
Miss Mamie Mullen recited the act of
conservation and little Miss Rosie Mullen
carried the crown, which was of most
beautiful design. The pastor, the Rev.
Francis Farley, delivered a very eloquent
and instructive sermon. Miss Nora
Hickey showed great taste in the decora.
ton of the altar which was very hot
bed of cut flowers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
PROHIRITrOYTSrs.
The League Holds Meeting and Decides
to Publish a Tcmperance Paper,

The Wilmington Prohibition League
held its regular bi-monthly meeting in
YIN. c. A, Hall, Monday night. The hall
was crowded and the meeting was en-
thusiastic. Fourteen new names were
added to the membership.
The league has decided to publish a
prohibition paper and the first number
will appear the latter part of next week.
After the routine work of the league
was finished addresses were made by
II. +. Morrow, Mr.. Barton, ]. c. Pierce,
William Boyd and IL. l.. Richards of
Chester. S. 5. Gait, also of Chester,
sang number of prohibition songs.
The county convention will meet in
the Y. NJ. q. A. Hall next Saturday
afternoon at 2.30 O'Clock to nominate
delegates for the State convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
FoR MASSEY on HIGGINS?


Bentah Watson, the Aspiraut for tho
Attorney -Genernlship, Comes up Jubi-
liant From Dover.
Beniah Watson, ex-district attorney,
came up from Dover on Tuesday quite
jubilant over Republican prospects this
fall in Etnt and Sussex.
"Everytning is with us down there"
he said enthusiastically to u number Of
persons gathered in the office of the
clerk Of the United States court.
"T'he tide is coming all to us. Wo
lost Kent by 60 votes last time, and
Sussex by 40. But it will be all the
other way next fall"
"But what are you ?" a gentleman
asked of Mr.. Watson, "are you for Hig-
gins or Massey9"
81 am neither Higginsite nor Mas
seyite," Mr.. Watson replied, when he
was interrupted with "nor Coxeyite?"
mo; am for no individual, but tor
the success of the Republican party"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
MASsMEETING OF LABoRERs.
Big Gathering Monday Night--A State-
ment Embodying a Threat.

About 500 men attended the labor
massmeeting held in Turner Hall Mon
day night. Speeches were made by Gus
tavus Reinike, L. w. Rogers and II. b.
Martin. AT the conclusion of the
specchmaking opportunity to join the
American Railway Union and the
Knights of Labor was given and many
persons took advantage Of it.
While the applicants for membership
were giving their names Mr.. Rogers
said he understood the Pullman Com
pany had "spotters" at the meeting. The
men need not be afraid, however; the
Pullman cars in the West arc handled
by members of the American Railway
Union and if man is discharged here
the Pullman cars might stand still.
The public meeting was followed by
private meeting, during which per-
manent organization was effected. The
next meeting will be held this
evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

Windsor Lodge, o. S. of st. G., has
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Herbert Thornett; Vice President,
Thomas Stoddard; Secretary, Richard
Ar. Clegg; Treasurer, Isaac Merrick;
Messenger, George Austin; Assistant
Secretary, William Merrick; Trustee,
James B. Taylor; Representative to
Grand Lodge, Richard Ar Clegg; Alter
nate, William George Snetzler; District
Deputy, William Merrick.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
TOOK RoUGh ON RATS.

And Then n Child of o. II. Parry, Jr.,
Died in Great Agony Before the Arrival
of Physician.
A small child of o. II. Parry, Jr., who
lives near Parry's Tavern, on the Con-
cord pike, and delivers meat in the
Wilmington market, took dose of
rough on rats Monday afternoon and
died several hours afterwards. 1t seems
that the poison had been placed about
the house to kill the rodents, and the
child finding it swallowed the deadly
poison. Word was sent to DR.. Day of
Talleyville. lie was away from home
at the time. The child died before his
arrival in great agony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
LIGHTNIYG,s FRE4Ks.
Telephone Wires In Brandywine Hundred
knocked Out by the Seyere storm.

Knocked Out by the Severe Storm.
The severe electrical storm which
prevailed Monday morning and after
noon played havoc with the telephone
wires of Brandywine hundred and many
of them were Knocked clear out of date.
Repeated efforts to get connection with
Brandywine hundred telephones were
unavailable this morning, and the resi-
dents of Rockland and Talleyville were
isolated as far as telephone service is
concerned. Several other places were
called, but the result was equally dis
couraging.
A workmen employed by E. /. du Pont
de Nemours & Co. says that Monday
morning lightning struck a wire in the
upper yard and ran along until the
powder magazine was reached, and
then grounded close by the stone wall
of the magazine. The magazine was
filled with powder. A large hole, he
says, was bored in the ground close by
the magazine walls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
THE TOM MOORE CL UB.
Celebration of the Poets Birthday at TIL,
ODera House Last Mondny Eysuinp


Opera House Last Monday Evening.
The Tom Moore Club of this city
held its celebration at the Opera House,
Monday night, in honor of the birth of
Thomas Moore, the great Irish poet.
The Grafton was delivered By Edwin
Cav Flanagan, who gave an interesting
sketch of the life and writings of Ire
lands sweetest bard. His works, the
speaker said, are benefit to mankind
and the world is better for having
known him. -
An extremely interesting literary and
musical programme was given. Some
of the prettiest ballads of the great poet
were given. The chorus was under the
direction of L. B. Preston. Recitatious
were given by Miss Frances Gallagher.
Solos were rendered by William f.
McNulty, Miss Annie Magill, Miss Mary
Conner, james Gillespie, Miss Mary
Macallister, Joseph McCullion and L. B.
Preston. .t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

Several more representatives Of real
estate connected with the Price property
in the Ninth ward have given notice of
their objection to the realigning of
Market street. 1t is claimed that there
is no authority to change the lines
except under legislative enactment, and
that the expenses for the changes would
amount to 100000 at least. .-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

DR.. Thomas ID. Cook has purchased
from DIR. james Richardson the drug
strore at the southwest corner Tenth
and Pine streets. DIR. Cook was recently
graduated from jefferson Medical Col
lego and will practice medicine besides
engaging in the drug business. Dr..
Richardson will return to st. Georges.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
christian Endc,vor E,cc,,o,.

Tho Young Heoplc's Society Of Chris
tian Endcavor of st. Paul's Methodist
Church held its semi-annual election
last Monday with the following result
President, Harvey Hoffecker; Vice-presi
dent, Charles N. McKaig; Secretary,
Miss Amy Littell Clark; Treasurer, Miss
Fannie II. Irwin; Musical Director, +.
II. Beaston; Organist, Miss Bessie Viii.
liams; Assistant 0rgapist, Miss Mamie
Morrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

James McNulty, janitor at the Federal
Building, died at his home, No. 92S
West Second street, Tuesday morning.
He had been i'll several days with pleu-
risy. The deceased was appointed jani-
tor last May. He leaves nine children,
one of them being Councilman Frank
j. McNulty of the Tenth ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

AT the meeting of the Board of Police
Commissioners last monday an invita-
tion from the Grand Army posts to par
ticipate in the Memorial Day parade
was received and accepted. The board
considered the advisability of adopting
the use of dynamo current in the fire
alarm and police reporting stations in
stead Of the battery current. Action in
the matter was deferred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
The members of the Wilmington Rod

The members of the Wilmington Rod
and Gun Club are making thorough
preparation for the tournament that begins
Monday next at the club grounds, Front
and Union streets.
New York Epe1tiRg Telegram, last Satur-
day, contained picture of the Rev. j. A.
b. Wilson, ID. d., formerly of Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference. and pub.
lished contribution by DR.. Wilson. en-
titled 1.-The Sufficiency Of the Gospel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
The cnmmitten Increased.

The Republican county committee
met on Saturday and amended the rules
so as to make the members of the First
district Republican committee members
of the county committee. This increases
the membership of the latter from
SO to SO,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

A notable wedding will take in St.
Peters Pro-Cathdral next Tuesday af-
ternoon, at O'clock. Joseph v.
Kavanaugh of Brooklyn, n. Y, cashier
of the New York World, is the prospec-
tive groom and Miss Mary A. Finn, a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Finn
of this city, is the bride-e!ect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

Professor Sweney's new hymnal,
"Songs of Love and Praise" contains a
hymn composed by the Rev. I. Il.
Terry and two songs composed by the
Rev. +. Burgette Short.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31
THE SALARIES OF JANlTORS
Revised by the Board of Edu-
cation Monday Night.
PULLED DOWN NO. 10 FLAG POLE
Rain Causes Leaky Roofs and
Wet Cellars.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Educa-
tton, Monday Night-To Invite Propo-
sails for Coal-Dr. Crumbaugh Elected
Member From the Fifth ward-Jani-
tors Salaries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

HUNTINGDON, w. Va, May 3d.
Companies and G Of the State militia,
of this city, were ordered out by Cover
nor MacCorkle, this morning, to pro-
coed to the Camden mines to protect
the men at work there from Ohio
strikers. The soldiers were on a train
inside Of 40 minutes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

PoMERoY, O., May 20.- Senators
Camden's mines in Spillman, w. Va,
eight miles below here, are being moved
ON by 600 strikers. The works are
being guarded by sheriff and 10 depu-
ties with Gatling gun. These are the
only mines in operation in the district
and determined effort is being made
to close them,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

HouTzDALE, Pa, May 20.-Since the
operators have refused the proffered
arbitration by Governor Pattisoh, the
miners in this district and at Osceola
Mills are more determined than ever,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-05-31

men, mostly negroes, receive only %
cents ton, or go per cent less. 1t is this
condition of affairs that forced the
Pennsylvania operators to say to their
men that they could pay only 40 cents a
gross ton.
A prominent shipper said to repre-
sentative of the Associated Press to-day:
Nothing could be more unjust than
the attitude assumed by the Clearfeld
miners. 1t is an utter impossibility for
the men operating these mines to pay 40
per cent more for labor than Cumber-
land, and 100 per cent more than POGO
hontas."