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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Q. Y. ooNRENrIoN.
The Delaware Transportation Committee
Issues Second Bulletin.


S. j. Horn, J. II. Whitney and II. ].
Guthrie, who form the transportation
committee of tho Delaware Chriatian
Endesvor Union, have issued u second
bulletin in regard to the coming con
vention in Washington, July Sth to
18th. The advance payment Of So may
be aent until July 1st, and the final
payment Of Sc. 80 10 to be made on or
before July 4th. The money will be
refunded il the person is unable to go.
1t has been our aim, says the com
mittee, to provide you with first
class hotel accommodations at as low
price as you would pay at private
homes and our rate of 50. 30 for six
days board is loss than you would pay
at many of the homes, especially when
you consider the fact of our hotels
being within easy walking distance of
the meeting places, and the homes to
which you would be assigned tnear
our church headquarters) being at such
distance as would necessitate paying
street car fares five or six times day
or perhaps getting some of your meals
at restaurant.
"Tickets will be issued by the trans
portation committee to all who have
engaged hotel accommodations, show
ing to which hotel they have been as
signed, the number of their room and
that they are entitled TO the privileges
of the hotel.
Maps and guides to Washington
will be furnished on application.
Round trip rate from Wilmington
is So. 20 and from other points, one fare
for the round trip. Tickets are good
to return until July 18th and may be
extended TO July 3lHt by depositing
them with the joint agent at Washing
ton on or before July l4th.
The special train on the B. & o.
railroad will leave Delaware avenue
station at 10 a, m. Wednesday, July Sth,
stopping at Baltimore ~ Ohio junction
for the Chester county delegation and
at Newark.
"a special baggage car will be at
tached to this train for bicycles, for
which no charge will be made.
'Streamers bearing the words Della
ware g. f. Union, will he attached
TO the cars.
"Dinner will be served at the hotels
Immediately on arrival at Washington.
'Tickets will be sold for all regular
trains July 7th, Sth, and 9th on both
the Il. & o. and r., w. ~ b. railroads.
1.-THE Church of the Reformation, To-
Gated about two squares southeast of
the Capitol, has been assigned to us
for State headquarters. All mail for
delegates who are going to private
homes should be addressed in care of
the church. Mail for those going to
the hotels should be addressed to the
hotel to which they are assigned. "
Two, three or four delegates may room
together if they so desire. All the
names should be en- one application
blank. No delegates will bc booked for
hotels for less period than five days.
Delegates who are TO be entertained
by friends will confer favor upon the
committee by sending their names so
that complete list may be had of all
who go from Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
wilmington Machinery for Europe.

The Pusey Il Jones Co. recently
bhipped l02 inch Fourdriener Paper
Machine destined to paper mill in
iimatra, Finland. This shipment was
made from here by the packets of the
Bush line to Philadelphia, thence by
steamer Of the Trident North Atlantic
line to Hamburg, and from there it
will be forwarded to the Formtaor Co.,
Limited, lmatra, Finland. To give an
idea of the bulk of this shipment, there
was enough Of it to ill l5 ordinary
freight cars. The Wilmington coI.. pany
will erect it in place in the mill in
lmatra, sending one of their expert
engineers, Joseph B. Godfrey, to exc
cute this commission. This is the
Pusey & Jones Co. - initial order from
their far-oif country and ii is expected
that Others will follow, as the starting
of one OF these machines at any point
is generally followed by another order
for one OF the same.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
HUMAN BRuTES.
People Near Bnoth's Corner Aroused by
Their Dopredutions.

Their Dopredutions.
The residents OF Booths Cornor, a
short distance from Pfincipio, nn the
line Of the Maryland division of the
r., w. e b. railroad, are in 0tate of
excitement on account Of the many
dastardly thefts and attempted out
RACES within a short pctiod in that
neighborhood. The petty thofts have
been numerous and on. list Thursday
night. about IL o'cloclgj thieves on
tered tho barn of John Haeson and
stole number Of chiclIens and also
took one set Of harness. A noise was
heard and tho MIR. Hassoh's eldest son,
George, took walk outlinto the barn
yard and upon entering the door found
a horse, the finest In thosfable, stand
ing outside in ,harness. Upon calling
to the house for help, and others
coming, ii is supposed that the thieves
were frightengi off.
Saturday morning about O'Clock
the occupantj of the home Of John
Walls were sArtled by cries OF "help"
aud "murdet" which came from tho
room of thefdaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Walls. Upob arriving at the room they
found the Foung girl, aged IL years,
bound hanh and foot and small gag
ulhub VI ~ toWbl lying Dtblub uef,
which shd had by some means been
able to iolieve herself Of. She was
almost EXHAUSTED and 1t WAS at first
feared tIat her reason had left her.
After seieral hours Of rost she stated
that "a tegro had entered her apart
mont \ the best of her knowledge
shortly after midnight. in fact she
thought that he had obtained access to
the hotse earlier in the evening. and
had la IN in wait. She further thought
that tbe negro had fed on account of
his krocklng chair over and making
some noise. This her parents also
heard but had paid no attention to
it on account of Evaline having gone
to a party early in the evening and
theysupposed che had knocked some
thing over while preparing for bed.
Two negroes are being looked for,
oneof whom worked on the farm of
Mr.. Hassen and the other on the farm
of Newlin +. Wilson, adjoining. The
negroes have not been seen since We'd
nekday afternoon, when they stated
that they were going to Baltimore.
The farmers will organize for tho pur-
pbse of Kidding the country Of the
r4spala
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
\. NJ. o. 4. FIELD mar.
The Annual Spring Event at Rivsrview
Next Saturday

Next saturday.
The seventh annual fold day sports
OF tho Young MONS Christian Asao-
citation will be held at Rivery lew Park
next Saturday afternoon. Moro than
40 young men will participate in the
events. The following members Of the
West Branch, Philadelphia, have en-
tered: W. IL. Stewart, @. b. Lamont,
MacHench, Mortimer, Macqueon, II.
Ii. Price, ii. z. christensen, j. M.
Bryan and Samuel G. Boyer. The
Germantown Branch is represented in
tho entries by jesse Miller, Warren
Lackman, S. II. Christine and w. X.
Williamson, the Central Branch by
Samuel Walton and the p. II. Il.
association by M. S. Hammersey.
Thirty two members of the local asso-
citation have entered for the sports.
The one milo relay race will DO bo-
tween four men from tho Germantown,
and four from the local association.
The following is the list of officials
for the sports, so far as arranged /:
Referee, Captain Thomas Kane; judges
Of all round championship. Medford Ii.
Cahoon. DR.. ] X. Mahaify, Howard
Melchior; judges of the track, William
Kirk. Edward Melchior, b. Frank Me-
Daniel; judges of the field, Alfred
Waite. John Whitehead, DIR. J.
Harmer Rie; timers, Millard F.
Davis, Charles M. Banks, Charles A.
Rudolp1; clerk of course, Victor
Butcher; assistants, George II. Foulk
and Charles S. Tazewell; measurers,
Richard Mclaughlin, O. Harry Rum
ford; announcer, Elwood Truman.
The l00-yards dash in the Y. M. @.
A. all round championship will be run
off tomorrow evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Mn,I unrrinrn. Ynn,,tInns.

Superintendent of Mail Carriers
Mitchell announced on Monday that
local carriers will take Today vaca-
tions as follows; From July LIST to 10th,
Messrs Hinderer. Bowers, j.. H.
Duffy and Rittenhouse July 10th to
both, Messrs. Mclean, Scheu, Sid
well and White; July 31st to August
lIth, Mossrs. Duffy, Poinsott, Howett
and Davis; August 18th to Both,
Messrs. Lutz, Lloyd, Turner, Finger
Spcallman, Cronoy, Stirling and vii
cox; August 30th to September 18th,
Messrs. Sehl, Hopkins, Glasgow, and
Foulk; September 18th TO 2Sth,
Messrs. Roberts, Mason, Taylor and
Feastor. The clerks drew for their
vacations on Saturday. but the dates
have not been definitely fixed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
canaida,e. Tor nleat In.nentor.

The term of Meat Inspector Abele
virtually expired on Saturday, but
according to law he will remain in
Office until his successor is elected
which will probably he ut the first
meeting of City Council in July. Tho
Democratic cUuncilmen will probably
caucus noxt week to choose his sue
cessor. The candidates are Inspector
Adele, Michael Devine, A. j. Bier
mann, Daniel Bickta, Matthew Gal
lagher, Joseph Yarpall, I. d. Wallace,
and j.. L. SawCon. A Democratic
politician stated this morning that he
thought either Inspector Adele or
Michael Deyine will be selected.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
olnss Nav icrarrisns

Glass day exercises were held at Del
aware College Monday afternoon, in
which the members Of the class OF '9G
took part The stage was ornamented
with relics, souvenirs and articles
which have been sources of pleasure to
the young men since they have been
attending the college. Il. Laurence
Smith, the class historian, read re-
Wow of the funny side Of the lives of
tho boys during their college life.
Papers were also read by Edwin G.
Reybold, W. Owon Sypherd and George
Mcintyre. Many guests were present
from this city and other places.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Thrown rrom a WAGON.

John Bierman, butcher, residing at
No. l35 Townsend street, WAS thrown
from his wagon at Seventh and Madi-
son streets, at an early hour Monday
morning and severely hurt about the
back and side. The accident was caused
by the breaking of tho body bolt and
tho wagon was turned over Fortu-
nately tho horse stopped at once
or the heavy wagon would have passed
over his body. The contents of the
wagon were spread over the street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
A nifiinnIt Eant

J. L. Smith, superintendent of
bridges on the p, W. 4 b. railroad, has
completed the work of placing in nnsi.
tion the new iron bridge at Franklin
street crossing, Baltimore. The work
was started on Friday night at 10. 30
O'Clock, and was completed at 0 a. m.
Saturday. Twenty eight men were en-
gaged in the work, which was feat
in engineering. Tho men were at
work between the running of trains
and no delays were made. The old
stringers containing about l6. 600 feet
of yellow pine were also removed with
out a mishap. The girders, contain
ing about 1900 feet of the same
material, were also successfully re-
moved. Each stringer piece, which is
composed of iron, weighed Al, 900
mounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Private ohnncery Case Hearing.

the case of John g. Hartmann, ct AL,
ys. the Security Trust and Safe Deposit
one TO dismiss the restraining order
Part Of the sitting was occupied with
the presentation of exhibits. The only
witness examined was Charles O.
Kurtz formerly general manager of the
Hartmann & Fehrenbach Brewing Go.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
willard Vernon Dead.

Willard Vernon, sou of George w.
Vernon. died Monday morning, at the
residence of his father, No. sos West
Fifth street, aged 90 years. Until
recently the young man had been EN-
ployed at the office of the Daily Repub-
lican. He had been i'll, however, for
about two years. The funeral will take
place ON this afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Water Woke tho sleenor.

John Roach, who resides in small
house boat near Pennsvle, had mar
row escape from drowning on Sunday
night. John had been in this city on
Saturday afternoon and he carried
back supply of drinkables. While
asleep in his cabin on Sunday he was
awakened to find himself on the floor
nearly covered with water, which had
loaked into tho house boat. by means
OF a row boat he went ashore out of
danger,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
snpre,ne connc,lL. o. Il. @.

An adjourned meeting of the Su-
preme Council, Legion of the Red
Gross was held in Camden, N. j., Mon,
day and lasted until midnight. The
council finished up the work that was
loft over from tho annual session at
baltimore. Supreme Commander Peter
.. Ayars of this city presided. Other
Wilmingtonians present were DIR. Henry
Patterson, supreme medical examiner
and l.. Harry johnson ard Thomas
Appleby, supreme representatives,.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
LooIsinr for ueirs.

William Holland. residing at No.
517 East Fourth street, has received
number of letters from parties in rhil-
adelphia making inquiry into the an.
cestry of the Holland family, in an
effort to locate the heirs or claimants
TO an estate left by people named Hol-
land. The original title papers date
back to tho year l7l2 Mr.. Holland
stated to a reporter of The Gazette
that his family is not relatod to the
parties for whom the Philadelphia
solicitors are looking.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Tho Result of the Nomination
Election Held Saturday.
A LIVELY INTEREST MANIFESTED
Heavy Vote PolIed and Some Of
the Contests Close.
James B. Toman OF New CASTLE Nominated
for Shorin and GEORGE a. wiris, John
n. CarsweiI and John Bopghman of This
CITY for Coroner, County lseoeiyer aud
County Comptroller, Resrectiveiy.

The following county ticket was
nominated by the Democrats of New
Castle county, on Saturday afternoon /:
For Sheriff-James d. Tonian of New
Castle.
For Coroner-George A. Willis Of
Wilmington.
For County Treasurer-John N.
Carswell of Wilmington. .r4
For County Comptroller John
Boughman of Wilmington. 55r,,
Some of the contests were close and
exciting, and the interest which was
manifested had the effect Of bringing
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
TWO Addresses in Printed Form.

Two addresses "The Delaware Boy
in Commerce, by James Ii. Candy,
and What Delaware Has Contributed
to tho Medical Profession, 'sby DR..
Thomas Stellwagen, which were -tle.,
liyered before the Sons of Delaware of
Philadelphia, have been printed under
separate cover by tho Mercantile
Printing Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Pntterson Property sold.

Benjamin Nieds, Charles G. Rum
ford and Leonard E. Wales, executors
of John @. Patterson, deceased, sold
his real estate Tuesday. The property
No. Ga French street was sold to Nal
colin Patterson for IS, 600; the property
No. 507 West Thirteenth street, to the
same for 81, 600; lot on Fifth avenue.
Southwest Wilmington, to the same for
$40. Fred Kienle, lot on Rodman
sfreetfor $40
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Saw Iiimself Rnhl,e,l.

While attempting to take a nan in
tho vicinity of Ninth and Lombard
Monday evening, Edward Ryan says
that he was robbed by man whom no
had seen come from the tent there.
The stranger relieved him of ring
and watch. Although Ryan saw tho
act he seemed unable TO make an out
cry. He had been drinking.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

The University of Pennsylvania is
after Robert Wolfe, who captained the
Delaware College foot. bali team last
year, but as he is going to engage in
business in Chicago he cannot accept
the offer.
Samuel M. Knox, who was recently
elected chairman of the First District
Republican Committee to succeed Fred
E. Bach, has declined that Office, and
in letter TO Secretary Mitchell he
states that business will not allow him
10 give the office proper attention.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
James y. Crlppen Dead.

James Edward Crippen, junior mem
ber of the firm of II. J. Crippen & Co.,
retail grocers of Philadelphia, died ut
Bay Head, N. j., on Sunday night, of
u complication of diseases, aged 32
years He was son of II. j. Crippen.
A widow and two children survive HIM.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
NJ. y. rrencners, Mortlnr.

There was good attendance at the
meeting of the M. E. Preachers ssocia-
tion Monday morning. The Rev. M. L.
Hutton of Scott Church and the Rev.
DR.. Tinker of Asbury Church wore
both admitted as members and each
made few remarks. The several min
istors made reports of Sundays work.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
rlnrd for srrnllnr nihna.

IT is against the law to ride on a
train without paying fare, as several
persons found in municipal court ON
Tuesday. Wesley Il. Dorsey, Mont
gomery Stewart, colored, Daniel
Hearn, John Wood and William Car.
roll, were each sentenced to pay fine
OF 80 for 50 riding on the p. w. Il Is.
railroad. In default of payment they
VIII be imprisoned 10 days each.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Arcument on a petition.

Levi G. Bird, representing the Car
negie Steel Co. of Pittsburg, Friday
morningIfiled petition in the United
States court concerning the affairs of
the Mccullough Iron Co. Argument
was heard by Mr.. Bird and Benjamin
Nields, representing receivers of the
local company, but the court made no
decision.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Charged win steaiinr ohIokens.

William Mahurd, Robert Wilford and
William Fisher, all colored. who were
arrested by Detectives Witail and Nc
Vey on the charge of stealing chickens
from Robert McFarlane of Farnhurst,
We're arraigned Monday morning before
Magistrate Daley, who held each IN
$500 bail for court
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Death Of Mrs. George W. cummins. uu.z

neutrality-suspicious. OF tiazette ana journal
Smyrna, June II. Mrs. Evalina W.
Cummins, widow of George W. Cum
mins died at her home, Woodlawn, near
this town, yesterday morning, in her
S9th year. She had been in failing
health for several months and her
death was not unexpected. She leaves
a son, eX-Judge Walter Cumm ms. and
two daughters, Louise and Sallie Cum
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Meetinc I'D snndnr-schnnl Nnrl,ers

A meeting of Sunday school workers
will be held ut Delaware Avenue Bap-
tist Church next Sunday afternoon.
An address will be maze by Captain
4. j. Truxton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Levy Conrt menrs.

Levy Court met Tuesday morning. only
Commissioners Scott, White and Arm
strong being present. A petition for
the desired Silver Run road in st.
Georges hundred was received. The
court adjourned until July lst.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Degree " MINING Isneineer.

Robert II. Kay of Rising Sun, Md,
graduates from Lafayette College this
year, taking the degree of mining engi-
neer. His thesis was Review of the
Surface Distribution at Nelson Col
liery, ShamoSin. -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Lieutenant Garter.

Sergt II. B. Carter OF Go. A, N. G.
d., was Monday evening elected second
lieutenant to fill tho vacancy caused by
the resignation of Lieut., r. d. Bayne.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

Mrs. Mary j. Lewis, widow of Jacob
Lewis and mother of Street Commits
sioner Thomas S. Lewis, James Lewis
and j. II. Lewis, died Monday, aged
80 years,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Crisfield. June 10. George Powell
wedding Announcement.

Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding of Miss Eva May Longacre and
Claude Wilmer Leister, which will
take place at the residence of the
BRIDES parents. Phenixville, Pa, on
Wednesday evening. Both are known
here.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Ininre,, I'm n Rnnn,ynv

John Garter, colored, who resides
near Reybold station ON the Delaware
City railroad, was thrown from a
wagon by runaway and was badly
bruised about the hoad aud shoulders
on Saturday afternoon. Ho was sent
to tho home of his parents in Balti-
fnure
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Sentenced for yolun,arv Man.,ou,,,,.r

Pietro Angelo Membreto, who was
arrested in this city for shooting An
COLO Appa at Pencoyd last Christmas,
and was convicted of voluntary man
slaughter, was sentenced at Norristown
monday to four years and ten months
imprisonment
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Oha FeIInw nen.l.

Richard Grub5, aged rs years who
died at his residence in South Chester
was past officer OF lrandywine Hun
dred Lodge of Odd Fellows. Ho was a
father of John W. and Edwin Grubb.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
40 Atten,l n t,onv,nt,on.

Tho Rev. Frederic A. Doerr and DIR.
George A.Steinicken will represent st.
Stephens Church at the Luther
League C0nvention, which will be
held at Lancaster on Juno 25th and
2Gth.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Newport pnblic sehooIs.

The closing exercises of the Newport
public school, of which Sylvester ID.
Townsend is principal, will be held on
Thursday evening, June 25th. Med
ford IL. Cahoon OF this city will make
the Grafton. ea.aSsSt2
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
pIer Icxtension In Use.

The extension to the W. Sc N. pier
in the Delaware river has been com
pleted and it was put into use Mon
day.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Returned Fron a Lonr yisIt,

Jonathan E. Rhoatis, who has just
returned from a religious visit 20 Eng
land of Is months, preached at the
Friends Meeting House. Ninth and
Tatnall streets, Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Webs OF the PENINSULA.

Elkton, June 10. Lewis Il. Buchanan
died yesterday of kidney disease. He
was n years of age.
Mrs. M. A. L. Ellis mot with So
we're accident yesterday morning. She
was descending tho stairs, and when
near the base slipped and foil, striking
her right arm against a pail standing
close by The arm was broken between
the elbow and shoulder.
Fred Baxter, colored, who was ar
rested at Barkesdale race track,
charged with holding up Charles H.
Scott with revolver and requiring
him to give over his money, has boon
sentenced to Is months imprisonment
in the House of Correction.
John M. Tucker has been elected
secretary of the Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. of Cecil county to succeed the late
Thomas Drennen.
Charles w. Wilson of Rising Sun,
who was awarded the contract for
building the new high school for
81, 250, has notified the school com
missioners that he will not undertake
the job. But as his bond is for $40, 600
and the commissioners show a determi-
nation to enforce its fulfilment Mr..
Wilson will proceed with the work.
Miss Emily A. Deshane, daughter of
William III. Deshane, was married yes
terday TO Rev. Floyd f. Bloxton of
Bishoplille. The ceremony took place
at the homo of the BRIDES parents in
Cecil county, and was performed by
Rev. Thomas Duncan.
Miss Ella Thomas Conrey and Ben
nett Steele, both of Chesapeake City,
were married this evening at the resi-
denee of the BRIDES parents. Rev.
Charles Davidson Olfciated. Miss Ella
Karsner, cousin of the groom, pre-
sided at the organ. Stanley Steele,
brother of tho groom, acted as best
man, Frank Conrey, Jr., nephew of
the bride, was ring bearer, and Cara
dore b. Steele, sister of the groom. was
flower girl.
Salisbury. June l0.-The Wicomico
county commissioners granted two
liquor licenses for the city of Salisbury
to-day. The licenses were granted to
s. Ulman & Bro. and o. j. Schneck of
the Peninsula Hotel. The town has
been dry for month. Salisbury form
erly had l3 saloons.
Crisfeld. June 10. George Powell,
Aaron Byrd and William Byrd, Mary
lanu cfanDers, were captured by the
police steamer of the Virginia State
fishery force this morning They were
grabbing at the east mouth of Cedar
straits in fleet of boats. They were
carried to Drummondtown. The Vir-
ginia police shoot at violators if they
are near the line. The line is not
definitely marked and this renders it
difficult for the fishermen at all times
to decide whether they are in Virginia
or Maryland waters
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18

Mrs. Frederick Wunder. who is well
known in this city, died at the resi-
dence of her husband, in Brooklyn, on
Sunday, -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
IN, ScotI,en,,.

DIR. John Scott, local veterinarian,
died Wednesday at his home, No. S2l
West Second street, after long Illness
aged 10 years. Death resulted from
canCer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-06-18
Death NJ Iinonndale Homo.

Sarah e. Collins died at Minquadae
held at the home Friday afternoon.