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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

This city and the State are repre-
scented in the list of winners of prizes
offered by the Philadelphia Press for
solutions of the mystery story, "Sons
and Fathers - Mrs. Ella A. S. Candy
Of this city receives S25 in gold. The
following receive prizes of So each
Sailie p. Cloud, No. 2o10 Market street ;
Eleanor p. Crownfield, No. 1913 Market
street; Miss M. j.. Francis, Third and
Washington streets; Anna r. La
Motto, No. 1405 Gilpin avenue; Mrs b.
II. Veasey, southeast corner Eighth and
Monroe streets: M. b. Diiworth, Mac
donouGh; Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker,
Mrs. joseph b. HUM. Smyrna; Mrs.
Clara NJ. Harrington, Harrington; Mrs.
Margaret Houston, Georgetown; Ella
w. johnson, Newport; Mrs. Laura M.
Reynolds, CLAYTON,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

OF tho Pennsylvania delegation, and
went to the War Department and had
long conference with the officials. The
Senator has carefully prepared his side
Of the case and is ready to meet all
arguments advanced by the Philadel-
phians, who are 80 anxious to trample
under foot the rights OF the people OF
Delaware. Mr.. Gray is one Of the most
popular Senators in Washington, and
his strong influence will protect the
interest OF his State.
REPORTED COMPROMISE.
Philadelphia Record special.
Washington, May IS. Congressman
Reyburn and Senator Gray, after
consultation with Secretary of War
Lamont, to day, reached an agreement
on the Delaware river item in the
River and Harbor bill, which will be
much more satisfactory than the item
as it now stands. Senator Gray agreed
to change in the item so that the re-
port of the Board Of Engineers on the
dixie between Reedy Island and Liston's
Point shall be made to the Secretary
of War on the first Monday in Decem.
Dor of the current year instead of to
the next Congress.
The Senator also agreed that there
should be added to the item the follow
ing words: "And the Secretary of War
is hereby authorized to carry out the
recommendation Of said board and to
modify the present contract, il neces-
sary, and to adjust any loss with the
contractor occasioned by the provisions
Of this act, and to pay the same out of
the appropriation under which the
said contract was made -
Under the amendments agreed to the
great advantage will be gained Of
avoiding the two years. delay involved
in the original proviso that the report
of the engineers should be made to the
next Congress. The item az amended
will make it unnecessary for Congress
to take any further action in the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Kirkwood Park was acquired in 1887
at cost of s13, 500
In 1895 the city acquired from
William NJ. Field right of way of 100
feet on the line of Lowering avenue ex-
tended, from Union street to Woodlawn
avenue and nearly all the land between
Wawaset street and the old quarry road,
except the site of the old ice pond at
Wawaset and Scott street. This land
an adjoining lot were afterwards pur-
chased, and also lot at Union
street and Lowering avenue, which to.
gether with lot decided by Spotts-
wood Garland completed the requisite
amount of land in this vicinity. Mean
while William 2. Bancroft bad pur-
chased the Law farm of % acres and
in September the city came into pos
session free Of cost of about 65 acres Of
park land. six acres decided by William
p. Bancroft and Samuel Bancroft. ssJr.,
jointly, now known as Rockford Grove,
and 50 acres from William p. Ban
croft, comprising Rockford Park. The
park thus extended from Van Buren,
street almost to Rising Sun. In 1895
L. /. .du Pont de Nemours g. Co.
decided to the city about 912 acres of
wooded land adjoining the Bancroft
Eilly bAtbutiluB bOWu W tuo TiRnb
of way of the Kentmere branch of the
W. q. N. railroad.
Eden Park, South Wilmington. was
purchased from the Lobdell Car Wheel
Co., in 1890, for $40, 900.
In concluding his annual report for
1895, Superintendent Theodore Leisen
makes number Of suggestions. 1t is
thought desirable to secure five pieces
of land, two as additions to North
Brandywine Park, two to South
Brandywine Park, and one to Rock
ford Park, total of about 30 acres.
An appendix gives the laws in rela-
tion to the parks and Park Commission
together with the park regulations.
A colored map Of the parks is in
cluded with the report
The artistic feature of the book is
the reproductions of photographs and
sketches. As frontispiece appears a
picture entitled "Dogwood Blossoms
Brandywine Park" from pen sketch
by Robert Shaw. Mr.. Shaw is also
represented in reproduction of a
drawing, bearing the title, son the
Hillside. "
striking picture is that of the B.
& 0. bridge and vista from the drive
way beneath, from the camera of John
M. Rogers The remaining pictures,
four in all, were taken by @. P. M.
Rumford, whose skill as photographer
has won him several prizes at exhibit
lions of the Harvard Camera Club, of
which he is a member. These views
show the race in North Brandywine
Park and the race in South Brandy
wine Park, a winter scene, and one
other view of the Brandywine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
GRAY'S fight FOR DELAWARE
Opposing the Reedy island
Liston Point Dixie.
ARGUES BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
Reported Compromise OF the
Disagreement.
The Engineers Report on tho Dixie Praject
to be Made to the Secretary of War Next
December, Instead of Waiting Until the
Next Congress- Meets-Mnp showing the
Character of the Work Proposed.


Washington, May 19. The conferees
on the River and Harbor bill are hold
ing daily sessions and are making rapid
progress with their work. The Penn
sylvania delegation are fighting the
Senate amendment to the item making
appropriation for the improvement OF
the Delaware. They are working hard
to induce the House members Of the
conference committee to refuse to ac-
cept the whole of tho amendment,
thereby restoring the item to it's origi-
nal shape, which provides for the build
ing of the dixie between keedy Island
and Liston Point.
Senator Gray does not intend to allow
such action to be taken. He appeared
before the committee yesterday and
argued in favor of his amendment.
He pointed out the grave injustice that
would be done the people of his State
by the building Of the dixie, and espe.
cially urged tho House members 10 isc-
cept tho appropriation with the pro.
visions added by the Senate. The
members Of the committee are: Repre-
sentatires Warren B. Hooker of New
York, Binger Hermann Of Oregon and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
SALE OF sEoURIrIE rs.
Effects of the Late John O. Patterson i
posed of at Public Yendue.

Effects of the Late John O Patterson Dis
posed of at Public Yendue.
A very successful sale of the etocks
and securities of the late John G. Pat
terson took place at the Court House
on Tuesday. Mr.. Patterson's execu-
tors, Benjamin Nields, Charles G.
Rumford and Judge Wales, were pres
emit and the selling was done by Auc-
tioneer Stidham. For local securities
good prices were realized, as the fol-
lowing summary will show:
81 shares the Lehigh Coal and Navi-
cation Co., 40A per share, to h. r.
Robinson & Go.
ZIG shares Lehigh Valley railroad at
1873, II. L. Evans & Go.
% shares Northern Liberties Gas Co.,
at Big. II. L. Evans g. Go.
shares Mine Hill and Schuylkill
Haven, at 6834, M. M. Cleaver.
ITO shares Pennsylvania Railroad Co.,
at $685., H. L. Evans d Co.
10 shares Delaware Railroad Co., at
331s, e. Bringhurst, Jr.
53 shares Union National Bank, at
TIL, Scott & Go.
20 shares First National Bank, at
1865, Scott &; Co.
100 shares National Bank of Will
mington and Brandywine, 30 shares
at ISL, Amos Sharpess; 10 shares al
751s, 4, r. Green; 40 shares, at IS,
George S. Capelle.
ID shares, the Equitable Guarantee
and Trust Co., at l40A, Joseph A.
Richardson.
80 shares Wilmington Coal Gas Co.,
20 shares, at 9014, Scott e. Go. 90
shares, at 30, Thomas Curley; % shares
at SS14, to Samuel McCaulley.
"A shares Home Savings and Loan
Association, Minneapolis, Mimi, at
Sl20, j. G. Patterson, Jr.
| 1Sshares preferred stock of the Chat
tanooga CO., limited, at SO cents, Scott g.
Co. 10 shares ordinary stock of the
same company, at 20 cents, Scott & Co.
| Is shares Equitable Securiteed Co.,
NJ Y. Common. at 80 cents, r. r,
Robinson & Go.
$50 shares the Gilpin Tramway Co.,
at 10 cents, j. g. Patterson. Jr.
bonds of the Sanford g. Lake Eustis
Railroad Co, par value, 81, 900 each, at
$50 30, Scott g. Co.
Z bonds of GAINESVILLE & Ohio Railway
CO., par value, 81, 900 each, at S39 90,
IL. L. Evans e. Co.
One bond Masonic Hall Co., Will
mington, par value, 81, GOO, at 81. 002,
Fred Kienle.
Bond and mortgage, $3.50, Virgil H.
Stone and wife, Valley county, Nebraska,
1G0 acres, s33, r. r. Robinson Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Edward Dixon, colored, aged 10
years, of No. S3l Walnut street, was
drowned while swimming in the
Brandy wine. GEAR Walnut street. on
Sunday afternoon. He was said to be
q good swimmer, but was taken with
cramps while in midAtream and sank
before the eyes of several other boys.
Edward Mulvey attempted to save him,
but WAS not successful. The body was
afterward recovered and given over to
the care of Deputy Coroner Chandler.
The coroner's jury rendered verdict
OF accidental death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Thomas G. Catchings of Mississippi,
for the House; Senators Quay, Frye
and Vest for the Senate.
If the conferrees fail to agree the
matter will he referred to the two
houses for further action. Mr.. Gray
has enlisted enough Senators on his
side to have the Senate insist upon the
amendment. The House conferees know
that such is the case, and will, in all
probability, give in and allow the
matter to stand in its present shape.
Mr.. Gray stated to Every Evenings
correspondent, this morning, that he
was confident his amendment would be
accepted by the committee. Ho has
had several interviews with members
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
Enioyable slrthdny Annlyersary.

Col. j. M. Wagner, who is an hon
ored veteran of the Mexican and civil
wars, celebrated his 65th birthday an
niversary Monday, and in the evening
no entertained 30 Of his friends, at his
residence, on Tenth street, between
Madison and Monroe. The evening
was enioyably passed, and the guesta
were treated to refreshments. Col.
Wagner, who recently removed from
New York to this city, is a member
the choir at Sacred Heart Church, and.
Notwithstanding his age, sings like a
young man,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
PRESIDENT sM4ILEY MAr RESIGN.
Probable Change Among the Officers of
tho Wilmington Bicycle club.


Hampton 7. Smalley, who is serving
his second term as president of the
Wilmington Bicycle Club, contemplates
resigning that Office. His business will
probably compel him to take this step
in about apother month, and should no
resign tho members will be called upon
TO elect his successor. William W. Rice,
who is now ono of the most active and
enthusiastic members of the board of
directors, will probably be nominated,
and should he consent TO run for the
office will, in all probability be elected.
Several others have been mentioned and
there will probably be contest.
In the event of Mr.. Rice's election to
the presidency, there will also be a
vacancy in the board Of directors, which
the members will also be called upon
TO fill. No candidates for directors
have been mentioned.
MIR. Smalley has given the utmost
satisfaction since he has been at the
head of the organization and the Nom
bers will be extremely sorry to see him
vacate the chair lie has made an
excellent presiding officer, and at all
times commands the respect of his fell
low members.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
Nnm ntnnInls In once.

Chief Welde and Assistants SHELLEY
and Welch Of the Fire Department
were ushered into Office Sunday night,
when the keys were turned over TO
them by the retiring officers at the
residence of Assistant Engineer Sasse,
No. 300 French street. In connection
with the affair a supper was given by
The retiring officers TO the new ones.
Tho guests included Chief Walker, Mr..
and Mrs. Dennis = Shields, Mr.. and
Mrs George Sasse, Mr.. and Mrs. James
NJ. Dickerson, Mrs, Mary Sweeney,
Alexander e. Cloud, James Welde,
Michael j. SHELLEY and John WEIGH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

During the rain storm Tuesday
afternoon there was heavy fall of
hal in the western section of the city,
at du Points Banks and at Silverside.
In some places the hail stones were as
large as marbles, and little girl who
attended the public school at Seven
tenth and Union streets said the hail
looked like gum drops. At some places
leaves were cut off the branches on the
trees aud window panes were broken.
1t is thought that very little damage
was done
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
About 6. IS O'CLOCK Tuesday morning a

About G. 10 o'clock Tuesday morning a
team belonging to W. Miller ran away,
and at Second and Franklin streets
came in contact with an awning post,
w'recking it and causing damage TO the
wagon. The animal was captured near
Front and West streets.
Charles Nj. Curtis, president of the
Wilmington Local Assembly, attended
the meeting of tho Philadelphia Local
Council. Brotherhood of st. Andrew,
at Grace Church, Mount Airy, Monday
evening. Mr.. Curtis was ono of the
speakers on 1.-THE Relation CT the
Brotherhood to Diocesan Missions. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Tho steamship Decatur II. Miller,
which was sunk in Baltimore harbor
Monday, was built by the Harlan 81
Hollingsworth Co. in 1870. She was
one of the finest steamers of the Mer-
chants and Miners Line. She was
sunk once before, about 10 years ago,
when she was run down by the steamer
William Lawrence. The work of rails
ing the sunken steamer will begin at
once by the Merritt Wrecking Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

matter, the Secretary of War being
authorized to go on with the work Of
improvement after the plans shall be
devised, based on the report of the
Board of Engineers, which shall safe
guard the riparian rights of the
property on the Delaware shore and
preserving and improving the naviga-
tion of the Appoquinimink river and
Blackbird creek.
1t is expected that thorough under
standing will be reached by all the in
terests concerned, SO that further Con-
gressional action will not be required,
and the completion of the improvement
Of the Delaware can go on without ad-
ditional DELAY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
LITTLE MORE THAN A FARCE.
How Peruvians Look Upon the Revolution
at UquitOs.

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Tex,
May 19. The revolt against the
authority of the government which
has broken out at Iauitos, on the
upper Amazon, 60 miles above the
mouth Of the Napo, is classed in
official circles here as being little more
than farce.
1t is added that it is only question
of time when order will be restored
aud great Indignation is expressed
against the treachery of certain
government employees there.
President Pierola will dispatch two
cruisers and troops Immediately to
Iquitos.
The town has large government iron
works, shipyard and floating dock
capable of raising thousand ton ship,
as we'll as other important works.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
Thrown FROM a Trnin.

A young man, apparently about 90
years of age, was found on Monday
near the railroad track back of the
yard of the Belts Machine Go. He
was bruised about the head aud side.
A man living in this vicinity took him
and fed him, after which no left lie
stated that he resided in Baltimore
and was trying to steal ride home
and was thrown from the train Sunday
night shortly after midnight. He gave
his name as George Crawford.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

The meeting of the NJ. L. Preachers
Association was well attended Monday
morning. Tho Revs. Messrs. Wolf Of
the Nj. T. Conference and Allen of tho
Delaware Conference, the latter colored
were admitted to membership. A 90
minutes prayer service was led by the
Rev. Q. +. Martirdale, prayer being
offered for the General Conference.
The Rev. NJ. L. Gates read paper on
Physical Culture. .
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

national certificate to each man who
passes a certain percentage.
Mr.. Miller quoted two classifications
OF the people, one divides them into
shirkers, ierkers and workers, and
another into wills, wonts and cants. 1t
is tho Wills and the workers that ac.
complish anything.
In bringing the exercises TO an end
President Gawthrop spoke hopefully of
the building project.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
NATIONAL FEAST or SONG.
The Great Snngerfest to be Opened b
President Cleveland.


Pittsburg, May 10. President Cleve-
land has written to the executive COM
mittoe of the 29th national sengerfest.
which begins here June Sth, that he
will be unable to attend, but that he
will be with the German singers and
the monster audience in spirit at the
reception concert and will open tho
s;egerfest by the touch of an electric
button at the White House.
A flag is to be made of red, white
and blue glass bulbs, which, at a
given signal, will be illuminated by
an electric wire having direct circuit
between the Saugerfest Hall and the
White House. The illumination will
take place just before the reception
concert, after the audience is seated.
In this manner the President will de.
clare the great national feast of song
officially opened.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
Resignation of a Postal clerk.

Charles Ii. Ten Weeges, who was
recently elected secretary Of the Board
of Health, has resigned the position OF
substitute clerk at the postoifice, and
Monday afternoon Postmaster Moore
sent the name of Thomas A. Lynch, of
800 East Seventh street, to Washington
as his successor. Mr.. Lynch followed
Mr. Ten Weeges on the civil service
list,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Horace Riley, aged 10 years, residing
in South Chester, was thrown from his
wheel while crossing the railroad
tracks south of Market street bridge,
about 10 o'clock on Tuesday, ard be-
sides having his wheel broken, he sus-
tanned severe fracture of the left
wrist. He managed to reach the p,
w. q b railroad station and took the
train fnr home
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Frederick Fitzgerald, l-known
citizen died at his late residence, No.
306 East Ninth street at O'Clock Sat
urday evening. Mr. Fitzgerald leaves
a wife, five sons and three daughters.
The funeral will take place on Wednes.
day morning. High mass will be held
at st. Mary's Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Robert Adair went to Tcnafiy, N. j.,
Tuesday to attend the Wedding of Miss
Charlotte Grimshaw to Malcolm Nc.
Lear, at the Church of the Atonement,
which took place Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. McLear, who is son Of Henry G.
McLear OF this city, is an attorney-at-
law in Newark, N. j. Both tho young
people formerly resided in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Local officers Of the G. A. r. have
received communication from Com
mander in Chief Walker which sounds
warming note against bringing poll
tics into the organization. A rule pro-
hibits even political discussion at
meetings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

r. 9. Campbell of Minneapolis,
eldest son of the Rev. W. W. Camp
bell of this city, was Monday elected
supreme treasurer of the A. Z. A., at
the annual council in Washington. j.
w. Echols OF Atlanta, Ga, was elected
sunreme president.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Louis NJ. Leshom was arraigned on
Tuesday afternoon on the charge of
swearing falsely against Frank Dem.
burg in the municipal court on May
18th, but there was not sufficient evil
aence to hold Leshem and he was dis
charged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

A member of the Board Of Trade
stated Tuesday that glue company,
which is now operating plant in Gin
cinnati, will soon establish plant
here, whore employment will be given
toS0 hands. II is not yet known Just
where the factory will be built
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Senator bob" Hanby, who was ex-
PEELED from the Republican County
Committee on Saturday, smiled as II
reporter of Tho Gazette accosted him
Monday morning. -" am perfectly hap
py," he said. II am always willing
to submit to the will of the majority
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

New councils OF the Legion Of the
Red Cross will soon be organized at
Ridgely, Md, and Harrington. One
will be instituted in Philadelphia
about two weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Miss Martha Heal, daughter OF
Court Officer Heal, and Thomas Il.
Williams, both of this city, were
married IN Camden, N. j., on Satur.
day by the Rev. William D. Roberts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

It is quite probable that Ballington
Booths volunteers, which recently left
the Salvation Army, will locate a corps
in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Massowah, May 10. The remainder
OF the Italians held prisoners in the
Tipre territory have been handed over
to Gen. Baldissera's forces by the
Abyssinians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Bishop Coleman confirmed class in
Trinity Church, Philadelphia, Monday
evening. He ofiiciated in place of
Bishop Whitaker, who is i'll. 1t was
in this church about 45 years ago that
Bishop Coleman was confirmed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21

Cairo, May 10. There were "a death
from cholera here Yesterday, IS at Alex
andria and one at Turah,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-05-21
CONMITTEEMEN'S ANNUAL TEA
Festivities of Young MEMS
Christian Association.
A PLEASANT SOCIAL GATHERING
The Officers Entertained by
Ladies' Auxiliary.

General Secretary Lang's Proposition for
Improving the Organizations ncadquar-
tiers Favorably Received-The Cost OF the
lProjoct Not to Exceed $1,000.
Semi=weekly graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1895-1902, 1896-08-12
FLOWER CARNIVAL.
Fifteen Thousand Spectators View
the Beautiful Sight.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, Aug. g.
The fourth annual parade of the
Colorado Springs Flower Carnival
Association this afternoon was
viewed by fully $4,000 spectators,
about equally divided between resi-
dents of the city aud strangers.
The procession was two miles in
length and afforded a picture that
has never been equaled elsewhere.
1t was composed of gaily decorated
carriages, half hundred floats of
handsome design, and hundreds of
wheelmen and wheelwomen. The
route of the procession was re-
splendant with tons upon tons OF
flowery, floral designs and an ex
trayagant profusion of bunting.
The route was along Cascade Ave
nue. and afforded a fine view Of
Pixies peak The parade ran the
gantlet between the grandstands
under showers of bouquets.