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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
PEACHES From FLORIDA.
Every Evening Receives Crate of Fine
Ones from Its Former Editor. mir. George


Every Evening Receives n Crate of Fine
Ones from Its Former Editor. MIR. George
w. Humphry. ...-
Every Evening received Friday morn.
ing, By express from Eustis, Fla, a
crate of peaches, sent by Mr.. George
". Humpbry, former editor Of that
paper. The peaches were of medium
size, but of fine color and excellent
flavor. While not fully up TO the
famous peach of the Delaware Penin-
sula, they forWed a splendid substitute
for this time OF the year, and compared
with the California peaches that find
their way to the Atlantic coast, were
as nectar to vinegar. 1t was treat to
eat them, and those who enjoyed the
unusual luxury were warm in their
praise and fairly gluttonous in their
appreciation.
While not fully recovered from his
recent severe illness, Mr.. Humphry has
improved very much, and is now ahle
to move about his Florida fruit farm
and look after his crops. He is en-
gagged in raising oranges and peaches,
besides all the numerous vegetables
that flourish in Florida, aud is also
arranging TO give attention to the pro
titable industry of pineapple culture.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
FOR A SUB STATION,
Better man rac,n,ies Desired for,he Mort,

Better Mali Facilities Desired fort the North
western section of the city.
The matter Of having fres mail de-
livery in the annexed territory in the
northwestern part of the city is again
l,eing revived. Although the territory
mentioned has been within the city
linits for some time tho people living
there do not enjoy the city mail service.
John A. Mitchell, superintendent of
mail carriers. in conversation with a
representative Of The Gazetta Thursday
morning said that many people in the
annexed district have been making in.
quiry as to when they are to be ac-
corded city mail facilities, but, although
the matter has been called 10 the at
tention of the Washington authorities,
no definite reply can he made, as
nothing definite ia known.
Mr. Mitchell estimates that there are
at least two square miles populated by
about 5000 people. in the territory
affected. and IN his opinion the service
could be afforded at minimum cost.
AT present there are two postoliice6
there. The Highlands postoffice is at
Seventeenth street anu Bayard avenue,
and the kentmere postoffice at Wawaset
and Scott streets.
Mr.. Mitchell's idea is to abandon
both of these independent postotiices,
to which the people are now required
TO go for their mail, and establish a
sub station at about Delaware avenue
| and Union street.
With suh-station there two carriers
could give excellent city service, moi
only TO the annexed district, but also
| for soine distance east of Union street,
| where the deliveries now made could
| pe increased.
Should the sub station be granted.
the postoffice authorities would sub.
NIT map to the railway mail men.
and mail for that district could be sent
in locked pouches direct 10 and from
trains by means of the trolley cars, just
as is the case in many otner cities.
| This would obviate sending that mai
to the main postotiice first, anu woulc
thereby save great deal of time. IL
some cases at least half day, which
means great deal 10 business man.
1t seems only Just that the new north
western part of the city should hav,
city service, at least as good as al
other outlying districts. No othe
parts of the city are neglected. In tht
Eastlake district the carriers 60 as fs
north as Thirty sixth street,
A sub station would only be in lini
with other cities. Scranton, Pa, will
very little more population. has tw'
ub-stations, and the conditions here
Mr.. Mitchell thinks. world justify th,
establishment uf one, for the sole pur
pose of accommodating the people.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
NJ. .. IA
o. O. n. ~.
Branch Of the Order Es,abiished iu This
City 9 fl 8tt

Branch Of the Order Established IN This
Mrs. NJ. f. II. Hayes, special su-
preme deputy, OF the Ladies' Catholic
Benevolent Association, instituted a
branch of xthe order 10 this city last
night week. The following officers were
elected and installed I: President, Mrs.
Jennie Harkins; Past President. Mrs.
M. e. Gilbritie First Vice President,
Mrs. Kate Hughes; Second Vice Pre- si-
dent. Annie Daley; Recorder, G. NJ.
Reynolds; Assistant Recorder, Mrs.
Julia Kpogh; Financial Secretary, Mrs.
Mary joyce; Treasurer, Margaret
Lange; Marshal, Mrs. Ella McLangh-
lin; Guard, Mrs. Beueia Haley; Trus
tees. Mrs. Mary Bolen Mrs Ellen
Hersch, Mrs. Bridget o. ConnoE This
organization will he knownas Delaware
Branch, and the Rev. NJ. x. Fallon il
the spiritual adviser. is
After the installation exercises T.. G.
ID. Hayes of the G. b. i. made ar
address and urged the ladies to increase
the membership. On behalf If Johr
j.. Harkins he presented the presidsn
with very nice rosewood gave, ant
she responded in an appropriate manner.
The l.. @. B. A. was founded il
April. 1890, and at the present tune hal
371 branches and 20, 00o members, ant
is tine strongest ladies' Catholic fra
ternal order in the United States.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayes lsft to-day fol
New York, and after spending few
daysin Massachusetts and Connection
will go to st. Louis in the interests o
the Catholic Benevolent Legion. The,
return thanks for the many kinduesss
hers. 10
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Awarded to wilmington company.

Speeiai iCorresrondence OF t,azetle and Journal
Milford June 1.-THE Town Council
opened on Tuesday evening bids for a
town loan OF $4,000, to be redeemed
within 30 years and to hear interest at
the rate of per cent per annum, the
proceeds to be used for the redemption
OF the light and water loan. There
were several bids for portions of the
loan, but there was only one bid for the
entire amount. The latter was received
from the Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Co. of Wilmington. which
offered premium of $3.50. 40. Those
who desired portions of the loan agreed
to take them at par. The bid of tine
Equitable Guarantee and Trust Co.
was accepted.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
NEW poLIoeMEs AppOiNrED.
Nine Additional Patroi,nen, Making a Total
Of 81 hien on the Force.

Nine Additional PatrOitnen, lakInE n Total
Of 81 Hien on the Force.
A fter tine first of July Wilmington
will have a police force Of 81 men, Eins
new patrolmen having been appointed
by the Board al Police Commissioners
i at meeting held Thursday morning. 1t
was originally intended to elevate two
men from the patrolmen on the present
force to be ssrgeants. but the commits
sioners are of the opinion that no new
sergeants are necessary at the present
time. There are 10 at present, The
newly appointed patrolmen are as fol-
lows:
Michael Barr of No. 2o6 East Four.
teeoth street. John j. Fox of NO. S04
Madison street, Edwin 4. IIetron Of
No. I'LL Kirkwood street, Harry A..
Pierce OF No. 1872 East Eleventh street,
Frank ]. Mullin of No. sl9 Chestnut
street, William Ward of Thirteenth and
King streets, Robert Bowman of No.
1862 du Pont street, Samuel j. Allen,
Dr., of No. 1854 West Fourth street,
and ex-Sergeant James y, Tucker Of
No. 3l9 East sixth street.
Messrs. Bowman, Allen and Tucker
are Republicans, the others being
Democrats. Each of the commissioner
had the naming of three men, and, oi
course, the three Republicans were
selected Dy Commissioner Pyle.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Trnttinr at HareI Dell.

At Hazel Dell Park Thursday Harry
j. Stoeckle drove his double team a
mile in 2. 40. He intended to make a
try at the 2,40 time but the rain pre-
vented. The only race completed was
the 2. 30 class, which resulted in W.
Statford's Trixis winning from T.
Johnson's Cecil in two heats to
one; time,s. 236, 235, 2.34. One
heat of the 3. 45 class was trottei
and was won by u. Waiiace's Fannie
b., with Earley's g Iilbert- second
Roop's Molie }. third, and DIR. Eyes
Lindie fourth. The time was 9. 3G1s.
The next races at the track will be on
July 4th, when trotting events will be
2.24, 2.30, 2.25 classes. une running
race and one milk wagon race. Horse.
men are invited to enter their trotters.
The bicycle track may be completed by
that date so that bicycle races may be
given between the trotting heats.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
To WALK 400 Miles on water.

PittRhurR, Pa, June lS.-Robert
Cook of Boston is in Pittshurg, arrang-
ing to perform the remark able feat Of
walking from Pittshurg to Cincinnati,
q distance of 400 miles, on water. Cook
10 the inventor of pair of shoes by
which he can walk on water. and he
claims that with the use OF them he
can make as good time as a man walk
ing along an asphalt street. While he
was in Chicago few days ago this
was questioned. Cook offered to wager
81, 900 that he would walk distarce
OF 400 miles in IA days aud do il easily,
and the bet was quickly taken by John
Leopold, saloon keeper of that city.
Cook will start from the Sixth street
bridge, in this city, on September lst,
ut tnonn. He will be accompanied by a
small steam launch. After conlpletiug
mis- ARRANGEMENTS here Cook will 20
La
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
FATHER KNEfpP DEAD.
He Passed Away at Woerisiiofer, Buva
Aged About rs Years.

ne fahseu away at WoertshOier, Buvarias
Aged About rs Years.
Munich. Bavaria. June II. The Rev.
Father kneipp, known throughout the
world for his wator cure, who had been
suffering for some time past, died at
Woerishofen this morning.
He was horn in the Bavarian village
Of 0ttobeurn about 70 years ago. He
was educated at the Catholic Hospital
in Augusthorg, where he attracted the
attention of the Bishop of Augustborg,
who obtained permission to educate
him TO the priesthood. When l6 years
old he was attacked with nervous pros.
tration and returned to the hospital.
There, in AN old book, he read an
article on the efficacy of cold water as
a cure for disease, and be began en-
periments in his own cast,-and eyenru-
ally effected cure. In 1880 he wrote
a book detailing his theory. and since
that time his name and his methods
have become familiar throughout the
world.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
A Survivor of a Massacre.

The announcement that the Hon. F.
W. Mundell of Wyoming had introduced
bill in Congress TO provide monu-
ment TO mark the place of the Fort
Phil. Kearney massacre in Montana. on
December 2lst 1856, brings out the
fact that there is one survivor of the
massacre living in this city. namely
John Guthrie. In the massacre, among
the soldiers killed by the Indian Chief
Red Cloud and his Eand. was Lieut.
Bingham, a cousin of Senator Gray.
One hundred and forty-iive of the
soldiers lie buried iu Cold Bluff ceme-
terry on Bear Creek. Only nine men
escaped. Mr.. Guthrie was a member
of q Co. of the Second United States
Cavalry and was the only man from
Delaware. lie is now the only sur
viving member Of his company, and il
member of the monument committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
MESSAGE or THE PRESIDENT.
Regarding the Annexation Of the Repubii
of Hawaii 10 the United states.

Regarding the Annexation OF the Republic
of Hawaii 10 the United states.
Washington. June II. The follow
ing is an abstract of the message cent
TO tho Senate yesterday By President
Mckinley to accompany the Hawaiian
treaty: N{i
"1'o the Senate OF the United States:
/ transmit herewith to the Senate, in
order that after due consideration the
constitutional function of advice and
consent may be exercised by that body,
treaty for the annextion OF the Re.
public OF Hawaii to the United States,
signed in this capital by the plenipo-
tentiaries OF the parties on the 10th OF
June instant. g&f 25
'For the better understanding of the
subject tranamit, In addition, report
Of the Secretary OF State, briefly review
ing the negotiation which has led to
this important result.
"Tha incorporation OF the Hawaiian
Islands into the body polite Of the
United States Is the necessary and fit
ting sequel to the chain nf events
which, from very early period OF our
history, hus controlled the intercourse
| and prescribed the association of the
| United States and the Hawaiian
| lelands. In brief, from 1920 to 1893
| the course OF the United States toward
the Hawaiian Islands hae consistently
| favored their autonomous welfare, with
the exclusion OF all foreign influences,
save our own, to the extent of holding
eventual annexation as the necessary
| outcome of that policy.
mot only is the union of the
| Hawaiian territory to the United
States no new scheme, but it is an in
| evitahle consequence of the relation
steadfastly maintained with that mid
Pacific domain for quarters OF a
century, Its Accomplishment, despite
successive denials and postponements.
has been merely a question OF time.
While its failure in lS93 may not be a
cause of coogratulation, ii is certainly
a proof Of the disinterestedness Of the
| United States, the delay OF four years
having ahundnntly sufficed TO establish
the right and the ability of the Re
1 public of Hawaii to enter, as a
sovereign contractapt. upon conven-
.ional union with the United St tes,
thus realizing purpose held by the
Hawaiian peope and proclaimed by
successive Hawaiian governments
through some 10 years Of their virtual
dependence upon the benevolent protec
tion of the United States. Under such
circumstances annexation is not O
change; ii is consummaiion.
"The report OF the Secretary of State
exhibits the character and course ol
the recent negotiation and the features
OF the treaty itself. The organic and
administrative details OF incorporation
are necessarily left TO the wisdom of TIT
Congress, and | cannot doubt. wheI
the function of the constitutions
treaty making power shall have beer
accomplished, the duty of the nationa
legislature in tine case will be performed
with the largest regard for the interest
of this rich inRular domain for the wei
fare of the inhabitants thereof.
"Wiliiam Mckinley,
Executive Mansion. Washington
June 10th, 1897
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Sew Pilotboat Phlladelphla.

Special correspondenceo OF Gazette and Journal
Lewes, June l7.-The steam pilot
boat Philadelphia, recently built for
the Delaware River and Bay Pilots As
sociation, arrived at the Brsakwater on
Tuesday evening, With about 40 pilots
and guests aboard. She was in charge
of Capt. j. p. Virden, president of the
association. Her trip down the river
and nay was entirely satisfactory to her
builders and owners. When under full
steam she made IA knots per hour. The
party came ashore at s o'clock, and,
proceeding to the Virden House, iu
dulged in dancing, returning to the
boat at 1890 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. At 4 o'clock the craft started on
a run out to sea as far as the Five.
fathom Bank, after which she returned
to Philadelphia. where she will receive
her finishing touches. She IL hand,
somely furnished and lighted by elec-
tricity. She will be put ON the Capt
Henlopen statiun.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Excursion for amateur Photographers.

A unique excursion will be given
next month by the Baltimore e Ohio
railroad. 1t will be arranged for
amateur photographers, and day trip
will be made to the Blue Ridge and
Allegheny Mountains in Western Mary.
land. A special car will be fitted up for
the use of the snap shooters and put on
the end of the train SO that views may
be taken en- route. Stops will be made
at Harper's Ferry. Hancock and Cum.
berland. Dinwiddie, the Washington
photographer. who has been engaged
by Manager of Passenger Traffic Mar
tin to make a new set of views of the
b. Il o. scenery, will have charge OF
the trip. His car, which is fitted up
with dark room and other accessories
for developing negatives and making
prints, will be taken along.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
The NATIONAL GUARD,


oficiai Orders Issued by the Adjutant
General Under the New Law.
In compliance with the requirements
OF the new law regulating the National
Guard, which was passed ar the last
ssssion of the General Assembly, the
board of officers held meeting few
days ago and talked over plans for
reorganization, the result of the confer
ence being the following ORDERS which
were issued Friday by Adjutant- General
Garrett j. Hart:
General Order No. 5.--The New Military
Law as passed by the Legislature at its sit
ting May 7. 1897, is hereby announced as
being in effect.
rules and regulations, as soon as the same
can be promulgated BY order of the Gov
ernor.
Garrett ]. Hart, Adjutant General
Official; G, Parke Postles. Lieutenant
Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General.
General Order No. 6.-In Compliance with
section 56 of an act providing for the main
| tenance, discipline and regulation of the
National Guard, the following appointments
| are hereby announced to carry into effect
| said provision: Colonel. /. Pusey Wicker
sham. Lieutenant Colonel. Chas. NJ. steven-
| soE. Captain, A. +. Matlack. Captain. Z. A.
| Carton and Captain j. 1. Osborn.
The board will have power to meet and
| adjourn from time to time until said rules
and regulations are completed. BY order Of
the Governor.
| Garrett J. Hart, Adjutant General.
Official: G. Parke Postles, Lieutenant
| Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General.
i General Order No. 7.-Upor the applica-
| ton of the colonel commanding and in com.
| pliance with Section IL of the Military Us
| adopted, the following appointment is
hereby announced: First Lieutenant II. v.
| ID. Bootes, to be Regimental Quartermaster,
with rank of First Lieutenant. He will be
obeyed and respected accordingly. BY order
of the Governor.
Garrett j. Hart, Adiutant General.
official: G. Parke Postles Lieutenant
| Colonel and Assistant Adjutant General
| The board will prepare the rules and
regulations as speedily as possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
rurnell IleIn Tor court.

Philip Purnell colored, who was ar
rested on the charge of attempting to
rob the chicken coop OF Aaron Wood
waru and also attempting to kill him
at his farm near Brandywine Springs
on Monday night, was arraigned yester-
day week before Magistrate Sasse.
Mr.. Woodward identified him. He was
held for the upper court. 5000 bail
being required to answer the charge of
larceny, and the same amount of bail
on the charge of committing a murder
Gus assault. Both charges were de-
MED by purnell. Officers Shields and
Maloney, who made the arrest. will get
the reward OF $50, which WIS offered
for the capture of the man.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Fell From u Train.

Warren Barker, colored, while jump
ing on Baltimore e. Ohio railroad
train on Thursday. at Tatnail street
crossing, made bad mistake, whicn
came near resulting seriously. He at
tempted to catch hold of the handle
bars on the side of an express car and
slipped, falling almost directly beneath
the cars. A car spring on the rear coach
catching in the clothing dragged him
about 3 feet along the edge of the rails.
when his clothing gave way. lie was
picked up by trainmen on shifting
hngine, and was more frightened than
hurt
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Back from The General oouncil.

The Rev. Thomas j.. Mason and Frank
l.. Harrar, delegates from the Redeemer
Church, have returned from the meet
ing Of the General Council OF the Re-
formed Episcopal Church which was
held in New Yurk City. s. Elliott OF
Montreal, Canada. brother-in law of
Mr.. Mason, and the Rev. j. Simpson
Trotter of Bellvile, Ontario, whu also
attended the meeting came to this city
with them. Mr.. Trotter was formerly
pastor of the Reformed Episcopal
Church of the Redoemer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
E@77--z1--==77- -
IN nLD TELEa RAM.
Message Sent AZ Years Ago Over the "Morse
Line" To This CITY.

Line" To This CITY.
George Il, Brown, manager of the
Postal Telegraph Co.'s office in this
city, recently received from Henry B.
Duncan. tho hardware merchant, an
interesting relic of old time telegraph
ing. 1t is message dated at Philadel-
phia on June 18th, 1855. just AZ years ago
yesterday, and sent by John A. Duncan
to the Misses Duncan at Seventh and
French streets, ..Exnect Richard and
myself at u o'clock to night" it says
According TO the beading of the
telegram it was sent by the "Morse
Line. Those were the days when the
tape system was used in telegraphing.
The message would come printed in
dots and dashes on tape and was de.
ciphered by the receiving operator.
But gradually 1t became apparent that
the messages could be taken by sound
and the tape system is no longer used
by telegraph operators.
Mr.. Brown proposes to frame this
relic of hygone days and hang 1t up in
his Office, which is at the same location
as the Wilmington Office of the "Morse
Line'' used to he.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
John $. shr,yer Acquitted.

Washington, June ls.-Judgs Brad
ley, this morning, instructed the Jury
in the case of John S. Shriver, the cor
respondent of the Mail and Express
under trial for alleged contempt Of the
Senate Sugar Trust Investigating COM
mittee. to bring in verdict of acouit.
tai. The ground stated TO the jury was
that the question askad aud answer TO
which was refused was not pertinent.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Degrees for DeIuwnrpans.

Miss Eleanor Anna Todd of this city,
Miss Mary Watson Green of Newport.
Miss Sara Wesley Morris of Bridgevile
and Miss Mary Hudson Scarborough of
Snow Hill were graduated from the
Woman's College. baltimore, Tuesday
week with the degree OF bachelor of
arts
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Attempted Suicide.

Frank Gordon, aged 26 years. Who
claims to have lived in Wilmington re.
Gently. took laudanum with suicidal in.
tent in Philadelphia Thursday. He
was relieved of the drug and licked up
on the charge of attempted suicids.
He assigned az the cause for the at
tempt on his life that hs could not OBJ
tain work and was despondeut. Where
he lived while in this city could mot be
asCertained here,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Injuries to Exours,onists.

On Harrison Street NJ. Z. Sunday
school excursion toLenape Park Thurs
day Letter-carrier Lippincott sprained
his ankle and William Conley broke his
right leg. DR.. b. Il. Veasey, who was
on the excursion, attended to both of
them. Conley ia son of John Conley
of No. Oil West Sixth street. He was
brought TO this city and taken to the
Delaware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Rehoboth Trains.

Trains leaving this city over the
Delaware railroad at s, l3 O'Clock a, m
and 4.21 O'clock p. NJ. now run through
to Rehoboth, and trains leaving Reho-
both at 625 O'Clock d. ID. and .. "a
o'clock p. m run through to this city
daily except Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
An Attnrnen i,rinra snit.

Josiah Marvel has entered suit in
superior court against Mrs. Laura
Crooker Acklan for services alleged to
have been rendered by him in securing
her divorce from her husband. The
amount asker for is reported to be
5000. William Michael Byrns repre-.
senta Mr.. Marvel s
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Received Prizes a, Princs,on.

At the commencement of Princeton
Seminary. last week, Robert Lee HaIlett
OF Milford received the Alexander G.
McCosh prize for the best essay. and
Thomas Sumption Minger of Birdsboru
received the first Bible nri2e.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
eallwi,r Known in wilmington.

1t is believed that the "Baron''
Galwitz who committed suicide in
Jacksonville, Fla, on Wednesday is the
Gallwita who conducted school of Lam
guages in this city at one time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24
Death of ex-Minister Frane,s.

Troy, y. ", June ls.-Hon. John
M. Francis, senior proprietor and edi-
tor,in chief OF the Troy Times and OK
minister OF the United States to A us.
itria, Greece and Portugal, dieu at his
home. in this city. at los O'Clock this
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-24

Gov. Lowndes has selected Frank Fl.
Dryaen oil Worcester county and Oswald
lilghman OF Talbot county to attend
tne Home. seekers convention, which
VIII beheld IN Chicago next September.