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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

two aymcn added be continued 10 tho
interim to use thcir influence through
the delegates elected 10 the constilu-
tional convention, to secure therc such
action as will place the matter of
divorce in the Jurisdiction Of the
courts Of Justice only, and mako the
legal base of divorce in this State the
scriptural condition alone.
"Jesse g. Taylor, for tho committee.
The following committee of seven,
with tho bishop, was appointed to coa-
voy tho action on the resolution on
prison reform to the Delaware Logisla
ture. Tho Rev. 4. NJ. Mungon, Il. L.
Candy, the Rev. George W. Dame, Jr.,
Gen. II. K. Kenney, the Rev. L. W.
Wells and DR.. Edward Fowler.
After devotional exercises the con-
vention adjourned,
Shortly before the adjournment
Bishop Coleman thanked the clergy
and delegates for their work in such
great matters of Importance which had
been transacted during tho convention
and expressed the hope that he would
meet all at the next convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11
DETERMINED TO MARRY.


Two Young People LuHva Home secretly
and After "a Romantic Trip Are wedded.
On tho p, w. Il Il. train leaving
Broad street station Mt 7.5S p. m. on
Thursday were seen a couple which
attracted much attention from tho pas
songers on tho train. They were August
Hoffman and Gertrude E. Kurtz Of
Philadelphia, both OF whom appeared
to be i'll at ease, and when the train
reached this city ut s. 10 o'clock, they
aiightcd from tho car and walked down
the platform toward the shops Of the
Pusey " Jones' Co. few steps. This
was evidently done to keep from being
seen, ms both parties are we'll known
in this city, Hoiimqnn having been
employed in one OF tho local machine
shops of this city previous to his
going home TO Germany last August
Miss Kurtz mado the acquaintance of
Hoffman, in this city while on visit
last year to her aunt, who lives here,
and the acquaintance thus formed
ripened into love-, and previous to his
departure they BECAME engaged, with
out the knowledge or consent of tho
young lady's pardnts. The husband.
elect has only returned recently from
the Fatherland, hAving been detained
on account of thb settlement of an
estate, of which he received a goodly
amount. On Sunday week he asked Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Kurtz for the hand
of their daughter, but it was refused
and the young lady thinking that at
the age of 20 she was old enough to
take care of horself, the matter culmi
mated in an elopement.
A friend in whom all confidence was
placed was told of tho afiiir, and
fearing lest she was doing wrong in
keeping tho affair secret, went to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Kurtz Thursday
and informed them that their daughter
had left on the 1858 train for Waihing-
ton. They then telegraphed to their
son. Adolph Kurtz. living in s}nlti.
more, to stop them in that city, which
he did. They got off the car in order
to prevent scene and after ,uiet
talk the brother did not seem to tlinly
that he should interfere and they vent
with him to his home and on Frilay
morning marriage license was lro-
cured and "A wedding took place. yhe
happy couple then proceeded to Wash.
| ington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11
NEW INDUSTRY.

Capitalists Take iiOld of II Patent Obtained
by Former Employe of the Diamond
Match Go.
Alexander Kelley, former employo
of the Diamond Match Co., has OBJ
tanned letters patent on valuable ma.
chinory to be used in tho manufacture
of matches. 1t is claimed that each
one of these ma hines, which will cost
about $40, 600, will make matches much
more rapidly and at a less cost than by
the present method.
j. Edward Addicks, William i,
Clerk and Now York capitalist
have taken hold of the patent and a
charter is being applied for in another
State, 1t is proposed to erect Il large
plant somewhere for the purpose Of
manufacturing the machines and also
operating machines Of their own make
in the production of matches.
1t was learned on Thursday that tho
company has not yet decided whore to
locate, but it is quite probable that it
may come TO Wilmington. Tho Indus
trial Improvement To-, acting in con-
junction with the Board Of Trade, will
ondeavor to bring il here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11
BICYCLE PRICES CUT.


The Rlnhldr Ieople Announce heu"o-
tion of sis.
The '9i model Rambler bicycles at
the Mcdaniel Il Morrihcw Cycle house
boar cards telling of their reduction
from Sl00 to $50. Tho announcement
Of this reduction was made Thursday
and il created d stir in bicycle circles.
The Rambler has hoeu popular wheel
in Wilmington and persons wondered
il its reduction would be followed 10y
cut In other wheels Several dealers,
however, say there will DO no reduce
ton in the wheels they handle.
When 5. Wallis Mcmihew was asked
tho reason Of the cut, ho replied:
Preparing for squalls - flo says that
the reduction was made on instructions
from the Rambler people, who arc
doing what othor dealers have been
doing all along, and getting ready for
what 10 coming; that is, placing on
the market large quantities OF wheels
which are now in stock. He declared
that other wheels have becn selling
secretly at cut prices.
There is, however, according to Mr.
Merrihew. a good demand for wheels.
which is likely to continue for three
OF four months. He held il to he only
question of time when some OF the
wheels will take a jump.
The Robin Hood wheel, made by the
Mcdaniel & Merrihew Cycle Manuiac-
turing Co, romans ut 500 and il is
hard to fill the orders. Tho wheel SELF
well in Pittsburg, bringing ut whole
sale, says MIR, Merrihew. moro thar
some other high grade wheels retail for.
4 Ia
lulnbia wheels had heard the cut in
Ramhlers explained on tho ground OF I
cut in Columbias. Ho termed the re-
port of Columbia cut as u big lie ant
said that Columbus arc 500 and tina
mono have been sold for less. Their
has been reduction in the Hartford
wheels, as announced in an advertise
mont Of Mr.. CranstOn's.
j. Norris Robinson of the Whining
| ton Bicycle CO., stated that there wal
no reduction in Numbers, Storlings o
| Crawiords.
Victor X. Pyle of the Pyle Cycle Co,
reports no reduction from list price q
the Fowler, Phoenix and Waverly, 70
which his company is the agent.
Other dealers said they had heard o
no other cuts but several said the.
would not be surprised if some woult
follow the example of the Ramble
people.
1t was reported here Friday morning
that the price of steel tubing had al
vanccd 20 per cent, as the Black Manu-
featuring Go. of Beaver Falls hu,
learned when they placed their orde
for next year.
i. +. Mcdaniel informed the re
porter that whore six Ramblcrs are sol
at ono timo the price will be $50 pc
wheel, which 10 still another cut.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Special Cnrresponieuccot Gazette and Journal
Middletown June 8. The baby show
which for weeks has agitatod the
mothers of Middletown and vicinity
was held yesterday. Col. George
Ingram, the manager, presented 40
babies as pretty and healthy, according
to the judges, as were ever presented
for exhibition. The first prize for the
prettiest baby was awarded to Mrs
Brooks of Newark. During the morn
ing bicycle races interested the
numerous people gathered to witness
the events. In tho boys race for
under Il years, Of age Julien Taylor
won in two straight heats. Tho prize
was silver watch. In the race for
girls under II years of age Carrie West
won. The prize was handsome doll.
In the free for all there were but two
entries, Il. $. Massey and Walter Foites.
The race was won by Massey after
three exciting heats, but 30 close was
the race that it is still an open ques-
ton as to which is the faster rider.
The exhibition was great success.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Gettysburg, Pa, juno 8. AN i'm
mense crowd of Veterans of tho late
war and others gathered on the BATTLE
field here to-day to witness the unveil-
ing Of the splendid equestrien statues
erected by the State OF Pennsylvania in
honor of the memory OF Gems. George
g. Meade and Winfield s. Hancock,
two Pennsylvania soldiers, the records
of whose gallant participation in the
battle of Gettysburg will forever live
in American history.
The ceremonies began at 10. 80
O'Clock with the unwilling of the
Meade memorial. This duty was por-
formed by Master George Gordon
Meade. grandson OF the dead horo.
AS the drapery fell from the beautiful
statue a salute was fired by light bat
tory O, u. s. A., which came here
from the Washington barracks under
command of Captain Lancaster. This
was followed by tho dedicatory services,
conducted by George G.. Meade Post.
q. A. r., Con. Goblin of Lebanon, on
behalf Of the commission which super
vised the erection of the statues, for
mally transferred the memorial to Gov.
Hastings, VINO received it on behalf of
tho State. An Grafton by Gen. David
Mem urtrie Gregg of Reading, the
famous commander of the Second
Cavalry Division in tho battle of
Gettysburg, concluded the Meade cere-
monies.
At . o'clock this afternoon tho Han
cock statue was unveiled. The core
monies were much tho Same as at the
Meade unwilling, Battery Q fired
salute, Gen. Goblin transferred the
statue to the State and Gov. Hastings
received IL. The GRAFTON was delivered
by Gen. Henry II. bingham, u Con-
gresham from Philadelphia, who was
on Con. Hancock's staff ut Gettysburg.
Tho statues were erected ut tho OK
penso of the State and cost over
$40, 600. The foundations are 10 foot
below the surface and built of tiettys-
burg granite. Tho podestals are of
white westerly granite. The Hancock
statue stands on East Cemetory Hill,
nearly opposite tho National Cemetery
gateway. 1t is 10 feet high, resting ON
a pedestal of blocks of granite, the
whole II feet long, 10 feet wide and IL
feet high. Tho horse and rider face to
tho southwest, Gen. Hancock as il
directing the movement OF troops on
| that limo The sito was chosen because
WI Nnl5 mn no hNC'hVd w hhNlnp Noh.
Meade to continue the fight ut this
place The statue Of Gen. Meade
stands on an elevation west of his hoad-
quarters and near the Bloody Angle. "
its pedestal is composed of three mas
sive granite blocks weighing 20, % and
30 tons, respectively. 1t il almost IA
feet long, s feet wide and 10 feet high.
Both statues arc Of tho best quality of
bronze, of heroic sizo and about 30 feet
from tho ground ut the highest point.
They were cast and erected by Burean
Brothers of Philadelphia, Tho Meade
state was modelled by II. X. Bush
Brown of Newburg, N. Y, and tho
Hancock statue by +. EdwiH Elwell
of Nav York City. Both Of these
artists were hcre to day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

A Small Attendance Hut an Interesting
Meeting and Considerable Discuss,oD.


Meeting and Considerable Discussion.
There was a small attendance at tn,
meeting of the Board OF Trade Thuraua,
night, but great deal OF interest wal
manifested by those who were present.
Tho secretary WAYS instructed to
notify l.. l.. Hamilton, secretary of tho
National business Mems League that
the board endursed.an address from tho
Republican conventions containing an
unmistakablo declaration in favor of
sound currency.
Mr.. Lawton stated that a new com.
pany was being formed by j.. Edward
Addicks, William II. Clerk and others
for the purpose OF manufacturing i'm
proved match making machinery and
also for the manufacture of matches,
and on motion Of Mr.. Taylor the In
dustrial Improvement Go. was re-
qucsted to make an effort to have the
company locate its plant here.
The secretary was authorized to have
300 application blanks printed, and it
was resolved to make an active canvass
for new members.
The question Of the summer vacation
was brought up by DIR. Smith, who
favored u continuance of tho meetings
through the GUNNER. Mr.. Lawton
said that should the board decide to
continue the meetings he would have
fans in tho meeting room, but it was
finally decided TO adjourn until tho
first Thursday night in September.
The annual meeting will be held in
October. ...
Notwithstanding the fact that but
little action was taken by the board,
there was great doal of discussion,
and several important matters were
brought up and informally considered.
Mitchell ~ Thomas and o. Edgar
Foil were elected to membership.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11
cKhMAroRY ~ mn snapE.
A New Boiler to he Put IN and the Cupa'
ity of the Plant 10 he lnCreused.

A New Boiler to he Put IN aud the Cupac-
ity of the Plant to he lnCreused.
The most important business trans.
acted at the meeting of City Council
on Thursday concerned the crematory,
which, according to Messrs. McNulty
and Ohorly, il in bad shape. Mr..
Oberly brought the matter to the at
tention of Council, by stating that
the boiler, which is inadequate for the
work il is now doing. has been run
down by reason of being over taxed,
and now is almost worthless. On Mr..
Oberly's motion the rTematory commit
tee was instructed to advertise for pro-
pOsals for furnishing "a new boiler with
Il greater capacity. The report of the
Superintendent showed that l27 30 tons
of garbage were consumed last month.
Clerk Morrison read tho May reports
Of Chief Engineer Wclde of tho Fire
Department, Building Inspector Grubb,
Coal Oil Inspector Kelley, who had OK
amined ~, 90 gallons of oil Milk In
spector McMulen, who had made 224
inspections; Municipal Court Clerk
Adams, and the secretary Of the 5. T..
&. A., who detailed tine operations of
tho dog catcher
The society was allowed an appro-
priation of $3.50.
Mr.. Watson presented petition from
residents Of tho Ninth ward requesting
the curling and paving of Seventeenth
street, between West and Washington
and West street, between Seventeenth
and Eighteenth. The communication
was reierred TO the Street and Sewer
Department.
The city treasurer reported that the
balance IN the Union National Bank Il
tho credit Of current expenses amounts
to $40, lss, n, and the special park
fund amounts 10 $50, 80. During the
week tie receipts were az follows
From Tax Receiver Mitchell, $500
Receiver Sayrrs. $500; City Engineer
Wilson, -. ID City Auditor Pyle,
dog tax, SO; Clcrl; Of the Municipal
Court Adams, fines aud uncollectet
witness fees, $40. ~; Building Inspec
tor Grub, fees for May, ssa.50; S. 2,
| G. A., So 80.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Tho Friendship Fire Go. Thursday
presented to Chief Woldo of tho depart
ment complete outfit, including a
fire hat, belt, lantern, smoke protector,
badge, white gum coat and fatigue can.
Tho hat and lantern arc appropriately
inscribed W, I. Appleton, president
of the company, made the presentation
speech and Chief Wede responded.
The chiefs telephone, No. G33, has
been placed in the Friendship engine
house, whore the new chief makes his
headaMnrtnrs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Acting Governor Watson commits
stoned CalvinW Crossan Thursday to be
register of wills Of New Castle county.
Mr.. Grossan was sworn in by Chief
Justice Lore on Thursday. The deputy
register is ID. Taylor Bradford. The
last letters issued by J. Wilkins Cooch,
whose term has expired, were issued
by him Wednesday afternoon on tho
estate Of Sarah \. Simpson. She died
at Reading some months ago. An
oxempliiication Of her will was received
here in March and tho letters tesla
mentary were granted Wednesday to d.
kfemp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Tie Philadelphia Press on Friday
contained the following: The Pennsyl-
ynnia and Delaware pilots have about
ngdo up their minds TO build steam
pilot boats to take the place of the
cutters, which, under the changed con
ditons Of commrrre, have demon.
stratcd themselves impractieable for
the prrselt state of affairs. IL is
claimed by the more active pilots that
two steamboats, properly fitted M
would bc sulli"iont 10 comply with all
the requirements and large sums of
money now expended IN the mainten-
ancu of light cutters could 10 saved
In this the pilots are only following the
GNumrle Aot by the Nuw York pilots,
whose undertaking has proved success
ful
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

London, June 4. "A dispatch TO the
Times from Cape Town says that Presi-
don't Kruger replying 10 the thanks of
tho released Reformers, made IA charac-
teristic simile, saying; If my little
dogs are naughty must whip them,
but | am always sorry 10 do SD. The
next time must got hold Of big dog.
My littlc dogs bark, but a big one
bites " This reference to Cecil Rhodes
and the Rcformers shows accurately,
the Times correspondent suys, the feel
ing of the Burse on the subject.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

b. Lundy Kent, accompanied by Mrs,
Mary Frost Ormshy and two children,
in carriage, and Mrs. Kent and her
neice, and Mr.. aud Mrs. Malcolm Nc
Donald, on their bicycles, all started
for Longwood Meeting, near Kennel {
Square Friday. Near Fairvile the
horse became frightened by Mr., Me-
Donald's bicycle and leaped to one
side, throwing the carriage over. The
occupants were imprisoned by the
vehicle, but Mrs. Kent went to the
horse's head and quieted it, and all es-
capped with no greater injury than the
shock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

On Thursday evening u wheelman
with head down riding out Seventh
street ran into horse at Shipley
street. The horse, which was driven
by young man who was bringing II
young woman to the Goldey commence
ment, had SHE'D ut tho wheelman, but
the latter may not have seen the horse.
He struck tho animal near the flank
and knocked it down, but tho wheel
man did not remain long in tho vicinity
after tho accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

The Rev. NJ. 4. Hutton, tho new
pastor of Scott Church, was formally
welcomed Friday night by the oongrega-
ton, who gave him warm reception
at the close Of tho prayermeeting al
the church. Col. l. Thomas Parker
made the address of welcome, and
Thomas O'Daniel spoke in behalf OF
the Sunday school. Mr.. Hutton re.
sponded briefly, and addresses were
matte by l.. 4. Grubb and Alonzo
Davis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

A man about 40 years of age was
found lying near the gate of George +.
Morrow, near Claymont station, about
$. 30 o'clock Friday night. lilo was badly
bruised about the head and shoulders.
lIo gave his name AS Oliver McDermott
and his home as No. 2432 Wilson street,
Newark, N. j. Ao stated that he was
ON his way to this city in search of
employment, no being a ship carpenter
by trade, and fell Off tho train leaS ing
Philadelphia at 6. % p m. Aftor hav-
ing his wounds bathed and a severe cut
on his loft arm dressed he left on tho
10. IS D. IN. train for Chester
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

London, June 3. Miss Frances
Willard and Lady Henry Somerset
are greatly pleased with tho work con-
cluded by the British Woman's Tenn
perance Association yesterday. The
following have been elected delegates
to the meeting of the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, to ho
held at st. Louis in November next:
Lady Henry Somerset, Mrs. Hughes,
Mrs. Ward Poole and Misses Agnes
Weston, Agnes Slack and Mary Phil
Inns,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Ira W. DAVIS Of GeOrgotOwn,a brake-
man on the u. and 9, division of tho
T., W. ~ Is. railroad, had his right
arm caught between two cars and so
badly bruised aud msngled at kidgeley
Thursday that alnputation at tho elbow
had to DO made by Dr. Charles Harmo-
son at Clayton. Mr.. Davis had only
beon in the employ of the company for
finn past month
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

The property recently purchased by
tho Sisters of saint Francis for hospi-
tai purposes, which il known as the
Riddle mansion, has been found to
have faulty titlo, which cannot be
altered before tho nO&t Legislature
convoncs, and for that reason tho Sis
tiers have decided TO purchase other
property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Bethlehem. Pa, June 6. Cyrus
Moser was killed and Alexander Kidd
fatally injured to-day by tho collapse
Of scatTold at the top Of an elevator
shaft at Lips Il Sutton's silk mill.
The men fell to the cellar, a distance
Of 80 feet. Moser's neck was broken
and Kidd had almost every bone in his
body broken. Moser was GO years OF
ape
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

San Francisco, Juno G.-Thomas
Sharkcy, the heavy weight pugilist of
the navy, who knocked out Jim
Williams of Salt Lake Wednesday
night, has aspirations TO wear the
championship belt. He has deposited
5000 forfeit to meet james j. Corbett
in d tour-round 90.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11
coUNIr Committed oRG AMBITION


The Democratic County Executive
Committee met Thursday afternoon at
tho rooms NJ tho Young MEMS Demo-
cratic Club and organized by elccting
tho following ofllccrs Willard Suuls-
bury of this city was elected chair-
man: Charles Z. Evans of Newark,
treasurer, and +. Il. Cochran, Jr,, of
Middlctown, secretary.
The list Of election officers named by
tho city committee was approved, the
candidates having expressed themselves
as satisfied with tho selections.
4 resolution WAS adopted favoring a
bipartisan constitutional convention.
il was also decided to send the rcsolu.
tiun to the regular" Republican
County Executive Committee, with
the request that it DO favorably acted
urun ami that committee be APP
pointed 10 confer with similar com
mittcG from the Democratic committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Leonard II. Pyle, a prominent local
cyelist, and Miss Margaret Burrows
were married Thursday evening nv Iioy.
Merritt Hulburd, S T. d., al Graz,
parsonage, after which reception was
held at tho residence of MIR. and Mrs
Victor X. Pyle, NJ. sO4 Van Buren,
street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Ellston, Juno l.-Thn barn on tho
farm rented by George Sartin, near
Glasgow, WAS destroyed by fire yester-
day Afternoon. together with the con
fonts, including hay, grain and farm
ing implements.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Cards have bcen issuoA announcing
the wedding Of Miss Belle Dcisem and
james y. White, at the rcgidnncr of
tAo BRIDES parents, NJ Dl1 Lindon
street GA Wednesday evening, juno
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

George w. Baker u Co.,, manufac
tuners of machinery, arc unusually busy,
principally on leather machines, With
in the past fow days. 1.-Two Of These ma
chimes wcro shipped 10 ToXas Work
for Now England parties is now in
hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Paris, June q. The EcIair asserts
mat .3o'd persona persisted and 4. 600
were injured in the crush on Khodiin-
skoJo flain. outside of Moscow, last
Saturday morning. 500
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

In orphans court Friday Wilmer J.
Ellison, administrator OF Sarah j.
Mulligan, deceased, was granted an
oruer to sell her real estate for the pay
ment of debts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

At "A meeting Of the Afro American
Lcaeue Thursday night resolutions were
adopted declaring in favor Of Hon
William Mckinley ~ thc Republican
candidate Tor President Of the United
Etutc5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

Tho board Of visitors to Wost Point,
Of which Senator Gray is member,
has placed the Senator upon the com
mttecs on discipline and instruction
and fiscal affairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-06-11

SheniII Giliis ON Thursday sold the
stock anI leaeoul Tyson a Richardson
grocery 4tlro at Fourth and Lombard
street, to Harry Emmons, attorney, for