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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
THE EADDICKS CONFERENCE
Proceedings Of Anti-Resulars' Pow
wow at RehObOth.
THEIR PARTY NAME AND DEVICE.
The Regulars to Make Another
Kick. M sk

The Regular Republican County
Committee held meeting on Satur-.
day afternoon and issued call for the
nomination next Saturday, when can
didates for the Offices of members Of
the General Assembly, levy courtmen,
assessors and delegates to, the Consti-
tutional Convention will be selected.
The county committee will be con-
tinued for the present.
The executive committee OF the Ad-
dicks wing of the Republican party
met at Rehoboth or Saturday night and
decided on the name "Union Republi-
can Party" and selected five pointed
star as the device to 90 on the official
ballot. The name and device was filed
at the Offices of the clerks of the peace
in the three counties Monday morning
Walter III. Hayes performed that duty
in this county at IL o'clock. >, rs. n 4
The Addicks Republican county CONF
mittee met in this city on .Satnrday
afternoon and organized by, electing
the following officers: Chairman.s s. E.
Ewart of Mill Creek hundred; Secrs-
p. Barnard. The COMMITTEES adjourned
TO meet on Saturday week, when the.
legislative apportionments according to
hundreds, will be made. J i 81; I
The Rehoboth meeting was hold .ar
the Hotel Henlopen. Those slWho at.
tended were as follows j. Edward Adj
dicks, Charles II. Kittinger, .. Newell
Ball, DIR. George W. Marshall, S. r.
Shaw, j. B. Simmons, George W.
Roberts, William Z. SmitherH, DR.. G.
r. Layton, j, v. Mccormick, d. 9.
Montgomery, JE. j. III. Bateman, s.
I. Johnson, S. S. Pennewill, Howard
E. Stats, Walter III. Hayes, Joseph
Alice, ]. Frank Alice, Joseph g. Shaw,
D. M. Wilson, J. ID. Truxton, DR..
Thomas @. Moore, Beniah Watson, DR.
Hiram r. Burton, Col. George w.
Ingram, Charles L. Moore. q !. b.
Regular Republicans are considering
the advisability of questioning the right
of the Addickeites to the use of the
word Republican. sL4, 4
The Union Republicans of the Eighth
ward are making preparations to hold q
meeting in the near future for the
purpose of ratifying their State ticket
They expect to have Congressman Hep
burn of Iowa as one of the speakens.
A branch of the National party,
which has for its object the sup
preston Of the liquor traffic, has been
formed in this State. with a State
committee, the officers Of which are as
| follows: Charles W. Fisher, chairman,
Mrs. Annie Fisher, secretary, Charles
Holland, treasurer. The Delaware
branch, at recent meeting held at
Georgetown endorsed Charles E. Bent
ley and James Ill. Southgate as candi-
dates for the Presidency. and Vice.
| Presidency of the United States.
The Hebrew Independent Political
Education Club met Sunday night in
the Crosby & Hill Building. Chairman
Gluckman read the Democratic and
Populist platforms. 1t was suggested
to indorse one of the Presidential can
| didates, but it was not done On account
of the questionable financial issue. 1t
is likely that the club will at its next
meeting adopt resolutions endorsing
candidate for Governor. The Demo-
cratic principles of jefferson, Madison
and Jackson were read and explained
by the chairman.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Sl,.rifr,s Sales.

Sheriff Gillis sold pumber of prop
critics on Saturday. The property Of
Peter U. Ferry on Head street, north
of Pearl, was bought by Hotfecker IL
Hoffecker, attorneys. for 500. The
same attorneys bought the property of
James Kelloher, p, w. & b. railroad
and East Seventh street, for 800.
jesse X. Baylis bought the undivided
interest of Isaac Murray in the prop
erty of Joseph L. Cavender, admins
traitor of Isaac Murray, deceased, ct all,
at Eighteenth and Washington streets
for $50. The properties of Thomas S.
Bellah, Nos. GOO and GIL King street,
were sold to John Quigley for $500.
Another property of Mr.. Bellah's, at
No. 507 McCaulley street, was sold to
Benjamin Nields for S2O5.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
RESULT or THE STORM.
Many English sparrows Killed by the High
Wind and Rain.

Wind and Rain.
The high wind and rain Mondap night
killed. many English sparrows and other
birds in and near the city. Several
hundred birds, which took refuge
among the trees in the city hall yard,
fell victims, and Tuesday morning the
walks and grass we're strewn with
them, and cats in the vicinity had a
feast. Birds were also killed in tho
parks and farmers report that many
were seen lying dead along the public
roads in tho country.
At tho Office of the Street and Sewer
Department it was reported that there
had been no damage to sewers and every
thing was intact.
In Eighth street park largo limb
was broken from tree, but it fell
harmlessly to the ground and did no
damage. Limbs were blown down in
other parts of the city also. There was
very little damage from water.
The telegraph and telephone COM
panies did not suffer much from the
elements, although wires were blown
down in several places On Third
street near Walnut, wires blowing to-
gether made quite a pretty electric dis
play. Several children declared that
they saw a fire ball drop to the pave
ment and explode, n they were badly
frightened in consequence.
Elias Grof of Philadelphia, who
has been camping with party
of friends near Kline's station,
about miles from this city on
the Maryland division of the p,
w. & B. railroad, had narrow escape
from drowning Monday night during the
height of the storm. Croft had been
out in a cunning skiH and when the
wind blow up he tried to reach the
shore, but the boat was capsized and
he was thrown into the water. William
O'Connor and James AIKEN launched
the skitf and went to his rescue and
after hard battle succeeded in rescu-
ing him.
Several parties who are camping IN
the vicinity of Penn's Grove and Penns-
vile had sad experiences. Some of the
tents are temporary arrangements, and
the wind actually lifted them up and
some were carried beyond the reach Of
their owners. One man lost his tent
bare feet when the storm came up, and
his shoes were carried off. He went to
the tent of a neigbbor and helped the
iotboi hoit htb ptuCO toWh do
long as it was possible. Finally the
gale became so strong that they were
compelled to release their hold and the
whole outfit blew over into neigh
boring field. Others in the vicinity of
Pennsville were in the same predica-
ment. The elements ragged worse on
the New Jersey shore than on the Del
aware side of the river.
A barn in Christiana hundred was
struck by lightning and destroyed by
fire Monday evening. 1t was on a farm
owned by John l.. Press, superin-
tendent of Garrett's snuff mills, and
lying about one mile west of the Lower
Brandywine Presbyterian Church. The
farm is occupied by a man named
Strahorn. The barn was struck by
lightning about 7 o'clock and it
burned for about two hours, the fire
being visible from this city. The
horses in the building were saved, and
wagon load of oats was run out to a
place of safety. The struc ture and its
contents are reported to have been in
sured. Strahorn is said to have s3, 600
on the contents.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
complnInt Of Unfair treatment.

Philadelphia racing mon claim to
have been treated unfairly at the night
meet on Thursday evening. They say
that Wilmingtonians openly boasted
that the "Quakers" should not win
in any of the events Chairman
Gideon's attention has been called TO
the matter. The wheemen do not
complain of Elliott Bros. management
OF the races but of the action of the
riders. A man who participated in the
races says there is no ground for COM
plant and he traces the whole thing to
the prejudice of one Philadelphia
racing man against Wilmingtonians
generally.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
A Narrow Icscape.

Mrs. B. A. Mclaughlin of No. 1913
West Third street had narrow escape
from instant death at her home Monday
evening. She was sitting in the yard
just before the rain storm came up.
Tho wind was blowing hard and the
air was filed with dust. She heard a
creaking over head, and becoming
alarmed jumped. 1t is fortunate that
she did, for she had just barely left the
place where she was sitting, when a
shutter from one of the second story
windows came down IN the spot she
had just moved away from. Had she
remained she would have been struck a
terrific blow,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
BisHopopaTrs.
Ciergymen Think He VIM Return TO u
Parish In baltimore.

Ciergynen Think He WIn Return TO
Parish In baltimore.
baltimore Sun Monday.
Bishop Curtis of Wilmington. Del,
has not yet announced his plans after
his successor shall have taken charge
of the diocese This will probably not
be until the beginning Of next year. as
the consistory at which his successor
will be chosen will not meet in Rome
until November
Cardinal Gibbons, who returned on
Saturday from Cape May, where he has
been resting for some time, says the
bishop has not made known to him his
intentions.
II is rumored among the clergy that
Bishop Curtis may return to this city
to assume charge of a church and take
up actively again the work of u parish.
This work the bishop prefers, and even
while at the head of the Wilmington
see he performed many duties of this
nature which he could have trusted to
assistants. When Bishop Curtis has
retired from the head of his diocese ho
will be honored by appointment by the
Pope as bishop OF some titular see.
This is purely honorary and requires
the exercise Of no special duties as the
bishop will not be required to visit the
place.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
EIeo,ion n C,ro,,ue,Countv.

Denton, Nd. July 26.-A hotly con-
tested primary election was held by
the Republicans of Caroline county,
yesterday afternoon. Judge of the Or
phans' Court G. W, Hobbs and +. II.
Owens, on one side, favor the election
of delegates to the Congressional con
vention pledged to DIR. j. A. Barber for
Congress-. Chairman II. Gootee Stevens,
who was delegate to the St. Louis
convention and who belongs to the
Wellington faction. opposes Barber and
favors an unpledged delegation TO the
Easton cnvention. 1t is said A. Lin
coin Dryden will secure Carolino's vote
il Mr.. Stevens is successful. The in
dications now are. that his opponents
have won.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
"American oommunism.v

London, Eng, July 81. The Globe,
this afternoon, publishes long article
headed American communism" and
concludes as follows: "There is clear
issue between the gold standard allied
to extreme protection and free coinage
coupled with confscatory socialism.
Whether Mckinley or Bryan is elected
British interests are bound to suffer.
While the victory of Mckinley is cer-
tain to harass our trade with the
United States that of Bryan could not
fail to produce financial convulsion
which might shake the old world to its
very foundations. " The st. James
Gazette publishes an editorial article
of the same tenor.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
B,g shipyards Damaged by Fire.

Belfast, Ire., July 81. The Harland
& Wolff and the Workman & Clarke
shipbuilding shops and their contents
have been almost wiped out by fire.
The confagration started in the estab-
lishmont of Harland & Wolff and
spread to that of the Workman IL
Clarke Go. The yards alone were
damaged to the amount of Sl45, 600.
II is estimated that the total loss win
amount to more than 81, 500, 600. The
property destroyed was partly insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
NEW nEponrIxe SYSTEM.
Forinnlly Accepted by the Board of Police
+. .-sH0 (;otuplisR RiOusrs.

Y ~. commissioners.
The Police Commission Monday night
formally accepted the new Gamewell
police signal system. The new system
is expected to save. the city about
SO, 700 year, of which 81, 200 in bat
tory supplies is to be saved by the
storage battery system aud the re-
mainder by the apparatus itself. A.
l.. Tinker Of the Gamewell Co. made
the installation. the system including
30 boxes of which 12 are in booths and
% on poles. Each box has telephone.
The receiving apparatus at the City
Hall is automatic as it will stamp the
number of the box, the date and the
hour at which a report is made. Tho
present operators, who will rot be
needed on the system, will be used as
special officers at the police station
and the street sergeants will be able to
put more time on their districts than
heretofore. Tomorrow Mr.. Tinker
will instruct six men in running the
receiving apparatus at the City Hall.
The new system is the same make as
the fire alarm system which has given
30 much satisfaction. In three years,
out of 205 alarms sent in, but one
failure to record properly is reported.
In honor of the completion of the
new system Mr.. Tinker entertained a
number of city officials and others at
A. =. AiDscow's restaurant Monday.
Among those present were Police Com
missioners John w. Lawson and Will
liam M. Pyle. Fire and Police Tele-
graph Superintendent j. W. Aydon,
Lineman Frank Hyland,. President Of
Council Jesse X. Baylis and Council
man Francis j. McNulty, Henry r.
Smith, Ii. w. Zebley, James w.
Robertson and Dennis +. Leary.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
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A Cycling Accident.

Miss Mary E. Crothers of near Mil
ford, former resident of this city, is
suffering from broken arm and dislo-
Gated hip, the result of bicycle acci-
dent which happened ON Saturday.
Miss Crothers was riding into Milford,
when her brother, who was back of
her in York carriage. offered to give
her a race. She accepted and when
about to cross a small bridge ran into
the rear wheel of the carriage and was
thrown with much force against the
bridge and was rendered unconscious.
Her brother picked her up and took
her home, where medical attention was
given,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Suit Against an Iron Company.

Zachariah Collins, a colored lahorer,
who was employed for short time by
the Diamond State Iron Co., has
brought suit against the company in
Magistrate Kelley's court. He alleges
that the company owes him wages
amounting TO "a. 70. A warrant was
issued, returnable Saturday. A simi-
lar case, for "a larger amount, in which
the magistrate gave judgment against
the company recently, has been ap-
pealed and will come up at the next
term of aupetior court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
EIKton Racers Burned.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 26.-Fire believed
to be of incendiary origin yesterday
destroyed part of the stables at the
Forsythe track, seven race horses perish
ing. The blaze was first seen in the
stall occupied by the Ellkton, Md,
stock farm, owned by W. M. Rogers
and William M. Singerly. Six of the
horses burned were of their string
They were: Miss Why Not, 2-year- old /;
Margaret b.. Elizabeth b., 2-year-old ;
Thurston, Ataman and Billy. Mr..
Rogers refused 81, 600 for Miss Why
Not few days ago. She was very
promising, showing mile in l. 4S re-
Gently on a heavy track, making the
last qaurter in 223i.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Chester Heights, nIg Day.

A number OF Wilmington wheelmen
attended Chester heights campmeet-
ing Sunday. 1t was one of the
biggest days in the 90 years of the
camps history The silver ami
versary of the founding of the camp
was celebrated. The preachers were
tho Rev. W. A. Spencer, d. D., cor
responding secretary Of the Church
Extension Society, of the Philadel-
phia Conference; the Rev. Samuel
McBurney. ID. D., and the Rev.
Robert Green, now a Baptist minister
Of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Sued by a Lawes man.

Edgar W. Ingram of Lewes, has
brought suit in tho United States
Court in Philadelphia against Patricius
McManus, owner and master Of the
dredge Regania, to recover a balance
of SIS alleged to be due under con-
tract said to havo been entered into
between the parties. 1t was stated
that the contract called for tho pay
ment of s375 for the work of getting
the dredge off bar or shoal, on which
she was recently fast in the Delaware,
and that after the services were per-
formed only $500 were paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Composition by Prof. Engel.

! An original composition by Prof.
Emil Engel, "Aye Maria in f." was
sung Sunday by Mrs. A. j. Kooch at
Sacred Heart Church, for the first
time. She was accompanied by Miss
Theresa Ryan on the organ and Prof.
Engel on the violin. Those who heard
the rendition were delighted, The com
position is said to be unusually meri
torious and Prof. Engel has received
numerous congratulations. He is said
TO be one Of the best composers in the
country.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Contracts Awnrded.

The trustees Of Harrison Street
Church have decided to have material
improvements made to tho auditorium
in the shape of opera cnairs for the
present seats and also new carpet.
This matter has been pnder considera-
tion for some time, and bids were re-
Gently solicited. The result was that
the contract for the opera chairs has
been awarded to the Globe Furniture
Go. OF Michigan, and John Wanamaker
has secured the contract for the carpet.
The new chairs will be modern In
every detail. Under each will be a
hat rack, and on the back of each will
be a coat and book rack. The improve
ments will be made in the fall.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
GOOD Te,nplars. Harvest Home.

The Good Templars of Fairview
Lodge will hold their annual Harvest
Home in Whiroman's grows August
9th. This all-day temperance meeting
has grown to be tho largest thing of
its kind in Delaware. Last year about
5000 people were in attendance. The
best speakers are always secured, and
a good band and first class quartet of
singers make the day a profitable and
enjoyable one. This year Michael j.
Tanning OF Michigan and Prof. A. w.
Hawkes. of Baltimore will be the
speakers; and the Silver Lake Cru
saders, formerly of the. Silver Lake
Quartet, and the Hockessin Cornet
Band will furnish tho music.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Tronhle at csntrsxille.

Charles Hawthorne and Robert
Brown, who until recently have been
employed by Farmer Patterson Of Cen
treville, had dispute on Friday, which
resulted in Hawthorne bringing suit
against Brown, charging him with
assault and battery. The case was
heard on Saturday night by Magistrate
Kelley, who imposed fine of 50 on
Brown. The testimony showed that
there was bad blood, and one witness
alleged that razor had been used.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Baso-balI Association to Di.bnna.

Peoria. ILL.,, July %. The Peoria.
Western Association, team disbanded
last night and Manager Duggan says
the ontire league has decided upon dis
banding. The political excitement has
detracted interest in base ball and re-
duaed the attendance SO that it would
Quincy started tho disintegration and
says, that the league would not last
long Des Moinos. he says, has gone
home to disband and Burlington will
follow suit The league will be reor-
ganized next year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
The Fnller J Grew nt nnston.

Boston, Mass, July 81. Tho Plant
Line steamer Oivette arrived from
Halifax to-day with First Mate Barn
and the crew of the American barken-
tine Herbert Fuller on board. The
mon, who are under arrest pending
further investigation in the murder of
Capt. Nash, Mrs. Nash and the second
mate, were taken in charge by the
police.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Intense Hear In st. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, July 2s.-The heat
in this city during the last two days
has been intense, maximum of about
100 degrees in the shade being re-
corded. There were many prostrations
The fatal cases were those of Mrs, Kate
Bryon, aged 2S years, and William
Zeihman, carpenter, who died soon
after being taken TO the hospital.
There were several other serious casea
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Want to Erect a monurnept.

The local Union Veteran Union is
interested in a movement TO erect a
monument over tho soldiers who were
killed at the Phil Carney massacre, in
1867, at Gold Bluff cemetery. Five
commissioned officers and 145 soldiers
are buried there. One of the principal
workers in the movement is John Guth-
rey of this city. who was a soldier of
@ Co., Second United States Cavalry.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Died on uTrain.

Cincinnati, o., July 81. f. w.
Hutchins of the millinery firm of
Osborn, Hutchins & Hunt died in a
berth on sleeping car on tho Cincin-
NATL. Hamilton & Dayton railroad, near
Toledo, last night. His wife heard
him gasping and going to him found
him breathing his last. He had re-
Gently had fall from a street car and
it is thought that IT might have been
the cause of his death.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
aMystery,. story prIze yylnners.

Prizes for the solution of the ''Under
Three Flags" mystery story have been
awarded by Philadelphia newspaper.
Mrs. Sophie q. Hall Of No. 1921
Market street, this city, won prize
of $50 in gold. Prizes Of S. were re-
ceived by Mrs. Elizabeth g. Rumfcrd,
No. 1401 Market street, this city, and
Mrs j. M. Huntley OF Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
CInrinnnti aIns Go.

A letter was received on Saturday
from A. Il. Kruse, manager Of the Gin
cinnati Glue Co., stating that he will
be hero with his family about Septem-
Der LIST. Work will be commenced on
tho plant here about that time. The
location has been selected.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Friends Conference at swathmore.

great conference of Hicksite
Friends will be held at Swarthmore on
the college grounds beginning ON Au-
gust 10th and continuing one week.
There will be religious, educational
and Philanthrcpic conferences with
able speakers. 1t is expected that sew
eral Thousand persons will be present
as delegates from all parts of the coun-
try where Hicksites societies exist
Wilmington Friends will attend in the
course of tho meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
10 Unye a FieId Dny.

Liberty Conclave of Mogullions held
meeting Friday evening and decided
to have field day at Washington Park
on August 25th. +. W. Heiss, Gott-
leib Yeager, Charles Heinel, F. j.
Neidermaier and Harry Zimmerman
were appointed a committee to make
arrangements. Three candidates were
initiated.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Road Race in Prospect.

Clifford Greenman and several other
enthusiastic wheelmon are making ar
rangements ia, hold 20 mile road race
early in September. 1t is proposed to
offer good prizes and have a good entry
list.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Stable IturDeti.

The stable and hay rack OF A. S.
Clifton at Clayton, was burned on Fri
day afternoon and several hundred
bushels of potatoes 10 the barn were
destroyed. The fire is supposed to
have been caused by boys smoking
cigarettes near the stable. Loss,
81, 500. There is no insurance
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
sale OF the Gables.

Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., has sold to
Harry A. Smedgard and George Myers
the property known as The Gables, at
Delaware avenue and Tatnall street. 1t
is stated that the price paid was
about $40, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
ANew Moukcy at the Park.

A new monkey has arrived at She'll
pot Park. 1t has been kept by lady
in Georgetown, who turned it over to
the park officials. 1t has already
formed great friendship for Ned, the
king monkey of the park.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
orders for Maeninsry.

One of the proposed ineorporators of
the new match company stated Satur-
day that there had already been in
guiries for match machinery and the
company is anxious to get to work as
soon as possible, SO as to fill the orders.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-30
Race Course for IIayre de Grace.

5evre de Grace, Md, July 1.-THE
>ouncement was made yesterday
bat the close Of the present race
Wing at Iron Hill racing will com
nce here. Andrew Burns, president
7{he Maryland Racing Association
+ Declared his intention of con-
ueting track here for the purpose.
q Business people are jubilant over
prospect of having races here.