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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-18
Santn crnz Hoteps Strnnne Gunst.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL. Dec. 17.-There is
still no change in the affairs of the Ocean
House. Mr.. Colling, the strange guest,
who sat in the Office all day yesterday and
slept in the hotel last night. was there to-
conyersing with nobody. His meals were
brought in from a restaurant. His pres
ence ere seems to be mystery to the
persons in charge of the hotel property.
On every voyage of a first-class ocea n
steamer about 5000 pieces OF glassware and
crockery are broken.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-18
Home of Palmer Cox.
For Labor Legislation.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 17-Sen ator-elect
Fred S. Stratlon was visited last night by
delegations from various labor organize
tions to discuss topics in relation to labor
laws which it is desired to have passed by
the coming Legislature.
The whole legislative delegation from
this county were present except Senator
Denison and Judge Waymire. who sent
word that they would support any meas
ures relating to labor that the balance of
the delegation agreed to.
Laundry for Unemployed Women.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 17.-Mrs. H. D.
Bacon has placed at the disposal of the
Associated Charities a building on Frank
lin street to be used for laundry purposes,
and will ask no rent until such time as
she may desire to sell. The association is
now engaged in raising money 10 put in
the necessary machinery, and for this
purpose the Crossroads School, bur-
lesque is to be given at the Macdonough
on the 29th inst.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-18

Marks of Blood and whisky.
OAKLAND, CAL. Dec. 17.-To-day
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-18
laundry for Unemployed women.
No More Free Clinics.

OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 1.-THE Free
Clinic will soon be closed. The eclectic
clinic has already shut down, the allo-
pathic will close December 81, and the
homeopathic will follow suit The staff
of ply scians connected with the Oak land
Free Clinic on Clay street met last even
ing in the office OF DR.. Mueller and for
mally decided to discontinue their free
work. They say that every effort has
been made to bar out all except the sick
poor, but to no avail.
Volunteers New Quarters.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. 1.-THE Volun-
teers of America have vacated their quar-
ters on Broadway and have moved to 4S2
Eighth street. near Washington. Staff
Captain Gardener mas announced that he
will held dedication services at the new
hall on Friday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
LOCAL nKNyITlEs.

The jackson & Sharp CO., is making
repairs to the Delaware City tugboat
q. Wnrrell,
Local wheelmen are talking of hold
ing so mile race in tho Auditorium
in the near future.
The schooner K. S. Graham was on
Friday hauled out on Jackson & Sharp's
marine railway for repairs.
The schooner Moonlight arrived at
the Breakwater Friday with her boat
gone and steering gear damaged.
Clarke, who pitched for the Dover
base club last year, will probably
pitch for Rockford this summer.
Charles G. Kurtz has taken an office
in the l5ayard Annex, whore he proposes
to carry on the real estate business.
Letters OF administration on tho
estate Of Frank Graf of Brandywine
hundred have been taken out by
Ravauna b. Graft.
Tho Enoch Moore & Sons Co. Fri
day completed repairs to a barge of the
Brandywine Granite Co, which was
recently damaged in tho river.
The Walker e Elliott Machine Co,
has shipped one of their improved pa
tent Rock crushing machines to the
Cleveland Dryer Go. Of Cleveland, o.
Joseph II. Primrose of Smyrna re-
Gently organized IA conclave of Hepta-
sophs, or S. w. NJ, in Smyrna. lie
will shortly organize ono in this city.
William Hayes, who played with the
Columbia Athletic Club of New Castle
last year, has refused offers from the
Grand Rapids and Newark clubs, and
will probably play with Rockford.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
DR.. iAULBURD FOR BISHOP
ThG Pastor Of Grace Church Mentioned
for Episcopal HOlOrS.
TWO OR FOUR NEW BISHOPS
The Selections to be Made by
the General Conference.
THAT BODY TO CONVENE NEXT MAY

Interview with DIR. Barrett--Thipks the
BeIives lie VIII Make Good otiicer-
The Presiding Elder to Vote for Him.
The Rev. Merritt Hulburd. S. Il, D.,
pastor of Grace Church, will be one Of
the delegates Of the Wilmington Con-
ference at the General Conference
which will meet in Cleveland, o., next
May. and Judging from present indi-
cations, he will be nominated for the
Office of bishop.
Presiding Elder Barrett, who is also
delegate, to the General Conference,
was seen by reporter of The Gazette
on Friday afternoon. He stated that
he was not certain how many bishops
the conference would be called upon to
elect, but he thought there would he
either two or four.
DIR. Barrett, when asked concerning
the candidacy of DIR. Hulburd, stated
that he had not announced himself as
candidate, but in all probability he
would be nominated and in that event
he will stand good chance of election.
He will receive my vote at any rate,
DIR. Barrett said. 81 think he would
make an excellent bishop, and / shall
support him. lie did not know
whether DIR. Huburd had considered
the matter seriously or not, but he
said he had not heard him speak of it,.
He said he felt assured that If DIR.
Hulburd should be elected he would
accept the office.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
KENT COUNTY ASSESSMENT.
Republican Managers Diligently Attempt
Ing to Qualify Dciinqucnts..


Republican Managers Diligently Attempt-
Ing to Qualify Dclinquents..
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover, March %. The reward dodger
issued by the Republican managers pur-
porting TO be n protest from negroes
who are anxious To contribute their
share to the county treasury, attracted
little attention here.
The Levy Court has been in session
since March Sd and many colored Re-
publicans have beon put on the assess
ment lists. The plea that these people
are weeping and wailing to contribute
their share OF the county tax burden Is
not true. They not only present de-
linquents for assessment but men who
are in no way qualified and when turned
down they sneak out with smile.
Two weeks ago the Republican man
ayers openly stated in the court room
that they did not have 10 more men to
put on the isis. Since then double
that number have been put on and, like
an endless chain, they continue to come.
When court met this week the mem
bers began comparing their lists and
making an estimate of the tax rate.
William NJ. Dickson, the clerk, was
called away on business Tuesday and
did not return until after court adj
journed Wednesday afternoon. He was
informed by the members of the court
that they did not know of any work
that he would be required to do and he
was excused. The Republican mana
| gers learned that he was away and,
| gathering seven negroes, laid siege upon
| the court room.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
rclenhnnn rnmnnnx m rrnnhln.

Now brunswick, NJ D., Times, March q.
The Freehold Mutual Telephone Co.
is in trouble. The company operated
under patents and system controlled
and introduced by Arthur Pomeroy.
An effort 10 establish the same sort OF
a company in New Brunswick met with
no success. New Brunswick is in
terested in the Freehold Co. The APP
pointment of receiver for that com
pany has been postponed for two weeks
upon application of Josiah Tice of Newl
brunswick, who holds about 45 ped
cent of the stock Mr.. Tice declares he
is surprised that things are in such
shape, while the local stockholders
claim he was acquainted six months
ago with the unsatisfactory service the
whole system was giving. He owna
the patents on the instruments and sold
the stock here to the local members Of
tho company. During the postponement
of the proceedings in the chancery
make proposition to the other stock
holders looking to putting tho system
in satisfactory state Of working which
many believe will be impossible with
out great expense 1t is understood
that tho local stockholders are not
willing TO put up any more cash, and
that ii Mr.. Tice makes such propol
sition it will probably not be con-
sidered for moment, They blame
him for not bestirring himself months
ago, and when it is believed some me-
chanical changes could have boon made
which would at least have kept the
concern on a safe financial footing.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Great opportunitvt

We give away, absolutely free Of cost.
for limited time only, The Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser, by II.
" Pierce, NJ. d., Chief Consulting
Physician to the Invaiids' Hotol and
Surgical Institute, book of zoos large
pages, profusely illustrated, bound in
strong paper covers to any ono sending
q cents in one-cent stamps, 10 cover
cost of mailing only Over $50, 600
copies of this complete family Doctor
Book already sold in cloth binding at
regular price of Sl.5O. Worlds DIS
ponsary Medical Association, Buffalo,
n Y
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
To GIye nn rntcrtninment.

A meeting of the Alumne Associa-
tion Of tho High School was held on
Saturday afternoon, when it was de-
cided to givo farce some time in
May. There will also be other interest
ing features. At the meeting Miss
Elizabeth Carlisle read paper on
"liife and Art of Eleanor Duse. Ii
was decided to ask Miss Mary |. G.
Williams, principal of No. 8 School, To
read tho journal of her trip to Europe.
A resolution was adopted expressing
regret 1T the departure from this city
Of DR. Caroline +. j. Richards, who
has removed to BrOoklYn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Contractors F7nvc nonded.

IT, Il, Leach IL Son OF Chicago,
contractors for the interior finish ut the
new Federal building, and Blake a
Williams Of New York, contractors for
tho heating and ventiIatng, have
bonded and the work will now proceed.
The bondsmen Of the Messrs. Leach are
dohn A. Davidson aud Edward h.
lirainerd OF Chicago, and Blake n Viii
llame hundsmen arc John Hermann
and John q. Grace of New York. Thp
latter bond amounting TO 81, GOO, was
filed on March sth, and the turnur,
amounting tu 527, 600, was filcd on
March aith Both wcre approved by
N. ~ N Robinson. assistant solicitor
Of tie Treasury last Thursday. Ccrtj.
fed capirs Of al the papers have been
received by the Federal officials in this
city ltis apGciiled in the contracts
tlat rarhaf thn contractors must forfeit
~ for each may the work is delayed
attgr the specified time has expired,
Leach ~ son AEea seven months from
3larch 18Th, aad liake & Williams
have 30 days from March 10th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
A BATTLESHIP LAUNCHED
Floating Of the Iowa on Saturday
at Cramps Shipyard.
A CEREMONY OF GREAT INTEREST
An Immense and Enthusiastic
Gathering Present.
THE LAUNCH EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL

Tie Big Vessel ChriAteped by Miss Drake,
the Daughter of tho Governor Of Iowa
senator nnd Mrs. Gray and the Misses
Gray with the Washington Party.
Philadelphia, March %. The battle
ship Iowa was launched from Cramps
shipyard this afternoon. When she
slipped from hor cradle and dipped her
koe iii the waters Of the Delaware
Uncle Sans new navy received tho
most powerful fighting vessel ailoat.
There never was mere successful
launch. Federal, State and municipal
governments were represented by high
dignitaries. Miss Mary Lord Drake,
daughter OF the Governor Of Iowa,
named the big naval baby. The bottle
che broke on the great iron prov con-
tained champagne and not water from
either the Des Moines or the Schuylkill
rivers, which some Hawkeye State
Prohibitionists wanted used. When
Miss Drake christened the ship her
father stood beside her and near at
hand were the members of his staff and
other distinguished Iowans. Secretary
Of the Navy Herbert was there, with
prominent attaches of his office, and
80 were the chiefs of the different naval
bureaus in Washington and members
OF the House and Senate committees
on naval affairs. Gov. Hastings repre-
sented Pennsylvania and Mayor War
wick Philadelphia A mighty horde of
citizens saw the ceremony.
il was shortly after l O'Clock when
the last tie piece holding the monster
to the ways was knocked off and the
tremendous hull gave preliminary
quiver. Tho commanding figure of
Miss Drake, standing on little raised
platform, was drawn up. Under Henry
w. Cramps direction she rested one
shoulder against the hull and then,
IA IL began to glide away, she swung
her right arm and smashed the bottle
square on the vessels nose. She
nervously murmured - christen thee
Iowa." but nobody heard her, because
at that moment the factories and steam
boats lot loose their ear-splitting
whistles and the multitude gave vent
10 its frenzied roar of enthusiasm. And
the racket kept up until the Iowa had
gracefully curtsied to the tribute in
mid-stream, swung round and cast
anchor Then everybody ON the bow
platform shook hands with everybody
else there, after which they went into
u long mould loft for luncheon and
more felicitations.
In tho Washington party were many
notables. Senator and Mrs. Gray and
the Misses Gray were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Coughing Congregations.

Cergymen who are annoyed by fits of
coughing and nasal trumpetings SO common
in churches and meeting houses mt this
season Of the year, cannot do better than
recommend to their tlocks an immediate
resort to "IIalc's Honey of Horehound aud
Tar - The result of the advice, il taken,
will be comparative quiet on the succeeding
Sabbath, for this potent remedy will by that
time have effected general cure. Many
pastors know from experience the value Of
the preparation as a cure for bronchial
affections, and can therefore conscientiously
endorse it. Sold by druggists everywhere at
25 cents, 80 cents and 81. Great saving by
purchasing large size. Pixies Toothache
Drops cure in one minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
BIDS FOR BONDS.
Good Premiums offered for city Securities
on AnInrlnY. ~.

Noou ErethtuthA OHefeu tut Stty oteuhitits
on saturday. Ess
Bids we're opened at the Office of City
Treasurer Adams at noon Saturday for
the sale Of sl25, 600 worth OF city bonds,
the proceeds to be used by the Street
and Sewer Department The Sinking
Fund Commissioners and the finance
committee OF City Council took charge
of the bids after they were road by
Treasurer Adams. Several bankers and
private individuals wero present.
W. W. Mckee, No. OIL Shiploy
street, this city, was tho highest
bidder, he stating that he would pur-
chase the entire amount and pay a
premium of sc, G70 37l9, but should he
be awarded only portion of the loan
he would pay an average rate of
100. 3435. But before the commits
sioners took any action he stated that
he desired to Withdraw his bid. The
commissioners considered the matter
for some time. they being uncertain as
to whether it could be withdrawn.
They finally adjourned at 1.30 O'Clock.
The other bids were as follows: III.
N. Melehior, Oleney, Pa, for S25, coo,
or one.fifth of the whole amount, l04
f. u. Underhill, No. Is Broadway,
New York, premium Of 81, $50 ON the
whole amount; Taxpayer, for
$40, GOO, 105; S. A. Keen, Chicago and
New York, par for the whole amount
r. G. Honeywell, for s., 900, 104; Sc
curity Trust and Safe Deposit CO., all
or any part of tho loan, l0l.02; K. r.
Robinson, l0i for 81, $50 and 103 for The
remainder of the issue; Equitabl,
Guarantee and Trust Co., 1929; Scot
q Co., $50, 600 at l0l. 60, and $40, 600 a
l00.75.
In the afternoon the bid of w
W. Mckee, who offered the highes
premium, was at Mr.. McKee's request
rejected, and the bonds were awarded
as follows;
II. N. Melchior, Olney, Pa, s25, 00l
at s104 on the SlO0, or total Of S26, 900
Joseph Hyde, "Citizen Taxpayer
this city. $40 600 at sl05. or $40, 500.
f. G. Honeywell, this city, IS, QUO a
sl0i, or S5, 200.
r. Il. Robinson S Co.. 81, G50 at Sl0l
or 81, 7l6; $50, $50 at sl03, or $50, $50. 20
4 The proceeds of the sale amounted t.
Sl29, 26G. 50, premium of S4, 266. so
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
Mnn-IIrtnn-, /. ..ul... -

Iha Wilmington Whist Club teams
sustainel arlturr 9rieAt Friday nlght.
The play wt $ith teams IF tac Pima
delphia Wills Ciu Ilz rst f6urs
met in tLia sal aad the Philadelphia
players galue, Joints lY The ioral
plaEgs, W point Tho sid Tour4
lBG@l IN 'hilar.e5pliaapG tta team af
llu 'hlIadelpiig r.g1 lna WIth a Eaip
af 10 HJint5 to tbe Fsjtin. teams liyc.
Ine n@Nt play iu taa tournament will
take pAee trlr.uv evening, April 10th.
q 4 that time Wi.mr g8n WIN riay tha
Hamilton Club of lhrgdolphia
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
TW0 F,REs ar UNE TIVE
The riremen Confused by the Sounding
Two Alarms Ia Quick Succession.

The Firemen Confused by the Sounding OF
Two Alarms In Quick Succession.
At about 8. 80 o'clock Saturday even
ing fire alarm box No. 81, at Third and
King streets, summoned the fire appar-
atus in the district to the commission
house OF Booker n Whitesell, on Fourth
street, between King and French.
Some paper in the banana ripening
room had caught from a gas stove,
which is used TO keep up the tempera-
ture, and when the firemen arrived
they had to work quickly and with
discretion to prevent the flames from
spreading. When the fire was finally
subdued itwas estimated that the loss
was about 81, 900, upon which there is
full insurance. The horses in the en-
gine houses not in the district were
hooked up and in waiting for a second
or general alarm, and when, few
minutes after the Third and King alarm
had been sounded, box No. 2, at Twen-
tioth and Market streets, was struck,
some OF the firemen mistook the alarm
for second alarm to Third and King
streets and hastened to the box there
Finally they learned that the alarm had
been sent in from box No. 3, and come
OF the apparatus was sent to Twentieth
and Market streets Immediately. The
latter alarm was occasioned by $40
blaze in the meat store of William
Young, on Market street between
Twenty first and Twenty second. The
services of the tiremen were not needed
ut the latter fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
A nnlI,s En1nl AttnrI.-

George Connor, former resident Of
this city, died at his home in Glas
boro N. j., Thursday afternoon. Mr..
Connur met with an accident about
sayen weeks ago, which was the real
cause Of his death Mr.. Connor while
feeding his stock was attacked by a
bull which throw him over tho fence
ll1 was rendered Unconscious for half
an hour. lie WAS apparently paralyzcti
Tor several days, hUt eventually re-
covered the use Of his limbs.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
MIR. rnrr poinc tho wnrI.

r. Parr, who has the contract for
carrying the mails between the post.
office and the railway stations, arrived
in Wilmington on Friday from Balti
more and relieved Postmaster Moore,
who has been experimenting the work
since sub Contractor Patton gave up
the local contract. Mr.. Parr is now
looking after the work in person and
will do SO unit he finds suitable
party who is willing to take charge
OF il,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
In.nrnnce tInn.r nrcnrnrei.

Jonn C0uS administrator If Mrs.
Susan Cook, VINO was fatally burned
nn February 2ltb, brought suit in Mag
istratr Prltc!mttAs art Friday night
against THE Prudaat.# INSURANCE Go.
tnresUger 5lu0, tho aMount Of insur-
hucn pn Mrs. Cook' life. The agent
Of the company stgtn that they were
liable t9r only half O.. tho amount, as
the pe.igT Was maln nut on February
nth, Iae first payment was made,
however, Gl February ith. The plain
~ wa ma7ontel nT tuauu ilarring
ton ami iaa .efendan Dg II. ID. Ward.
Judgment wa5 gwen for tile full
amount
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
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Services Held at Union Church on sunday
Afternoon.

Services Held at Union Church ON sunday
Afternoon.
The funeral of Thomas +. Moreland
was held Sunday afternoon. Services
were hold at Union Church, the Rev.
j. ID, q. Hanna officiating. Many
friends Of the deceased attended the OBJ
sequies. lnterment was made at River
view cemetery.
Thomas +. Moreland was born in
Philadelphia 70 years ago. In his
early youth he joined tho Methodist
Episcopal Church and was life long
member. He learned tho trade of
silver plating at Morgan Il Co. Is works,
at Seventh and Filbert streets, Phila-
delphia. On March lst, 1910, he be-
came member of Good Will Fire Go.
of that city, and in lS45 his name was
enrolled for membership in Crystal
Fount Lodge, No. ll0, |. o. o. f. and
he was a charter member Of Ashland
Encampment. In 1852 he removed to
this city and became member of the
firm of Poynter Il Moreland at Spring
and French streets, afterward removing
their place of business to Fourth and
Walnut streets. During the war, Mr..
Moreland was one of the recruiting
officers for his city and afterward On
listed in the Fifth Delaware Regiment
as quartormaster sergeant, and was
stationed at Fort Delaware
In politics Mr.. Moreland was a Re.
publican and in tho year 1852 was d
candidate for the Office of collector oi
the Southern district. He was one OF
the first members of the Knights OF
the Golden Eagle in this city, and was
one of the most active members of the
Improved Order Of Red Men, and
Knights of Pythias.
Deceased left d wife. who is the
daughter of the late John Speer, and
five sons, William j., John S., Thomas
W. and Oscar G. of this city and
Joseph r. of Hamilton, CanadaS and
four daughters, all of WHOM are mar.
ried, the eldest daughter being the
widow OF Charles NJ. Wilkins.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
TWO RESIGNArioNS.
General Secretary Greig and Physical Dire,
tOr FlOry To leuVa CoatayiIIe & M a. A

General Secretary Greig and Physical Direc-
tor Fiory to leave CoatsviIIe &. NJ. q. A..
j. W. Greig, general secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association of
Coatesyille, Pa. has resigned on account
of ill-health. Mr. Greig was formerly
a member of tho Wilmington Associa-
tion.
j. G. Flory of this city, who has
been connected with tho Coatesville
Association as physical director, has
also rendered his resignation. His
action is said to have fallen like shot
on the members, and even upon those
who wero not directly Interested in tho
association. He has made many friends
in Coatesville and his departure will
be regretted. Mr.. Flory had been at
work upon the organization of the
associations base ball team for this
season,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-02
MR. sWaRrz,s r.IKhwELL.
His Last sermon As Pastor of Central Pre.
byterian Church.

nNtefihn Nhufch.
Tho Rev. William p. Swartz preached
his farewell sermon as pastor Of Central
Church Sunday night. The text was Acts
*, 32 And now, brethren, / com
mend you to God, and 10 the Word of
His grace, which ia able to build you
up, and TO give you an inheritance
among all them which are ssnctiied. I"
Mr.. Swartz said that the text was
taken from Paul's farewell to the
Ephesians. and while it was in very
remote degree that his own ministry
might bear any comparison to that of
the Apostle Paul at Ephesus, yet it
was equally true that faithful minis
try was blessed with the generous
affection of the people of God. In the
course of his sermon, Mr.. Swartz said /:
May this church be built up; tnay it
grow stronger in numbers; may it be
increased in power; may fuller
knowledge Of God DO acquired; may
larger proportions of tho Holy Spirit
be given; may its strength be multi
Piled, and may its liberality ever run
abroad in the name of jesus. This is
something that cannot be done for a
church by any one man, therefore,
whether you shall soon have another
pastor or not, it must DO from God,
and from God alone, that you must
seek for ediiication.