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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-08-04
With Little Advantage Gained by
Either Side.
STRUGGLE OF THE MINERS
Strikers Assembling Around De.
ArmItt's Mlnes-StllI Conf
dent that the
VIRGINIA MINERS WILL STRIKE

PrTTsBuRa. Aug. 2.-Marehing miners
from all over the district are converging
toward Camp Determination, and II all
those reported as being on the march
reach the scene before IL o'clock there
will be at least 5000 diggers present at
the big meeting which is scheduled for
that hour at McCreas schoolhouse The
miners expect 5000 to be on hand.
The borough of Turtle Greek expert
enced the liveliest day in its history
with its large transient population of
miners and curious visitors, but the day
passed without trouble Of any kind.
Burgess Teats Of the borough visited
the miners camp and stated he had no
reason to order the crowd to disband,
and as long as peace prevails he will
not disturb them.
There was a complete shift In the
makeup OF the campers yesterday.
The men from the Wheeling division Of
the Baltimore and Ohio, who have been
on guard ever since the big movement
against the Dearmit men was inaug-
urated, left during Saturday night for
their homes at Finleyville, Gastonville.
Snowden, whitehall and Banksville.
These same men, after reaching home
and recuperating somewhat. have
formed new divisions and are return
ing to the seat of war in order to attend
the big meeting.
While the old guard was Citing new
men were taking their places. and took
charge of the watch that is 10 be kept
up until all Of the New York and Cleve.
land men quit work.
Saturdays guard was noticeable for
the absence Of foreigners The gather.
ing on watch today is just the reverse
and is composed almost entirely Of the
foreign element, which 10 much more
excitable than the others and much
harder to control. This phase gives to
the situation more serious aspect
When the first batch of $50 marchers
arrived on the scene yesterday they
were very hungry and clamored for
food. There were provisions enough
left for 400 men and grand rush was
made for the provision wagon, and the
result was many went hungry. About
this time Organizer Miller arrived on
the scene and announced that q Pitts-
burg baker had donated 200 loaves Of
bread and n grocer had given dozen
cheese. To prevent another rush, Nil
Ter organized guard, and all were sat.
isfied for the time being. AS large do
nations Of food have been promised
there is not likely to be a repetition OF
this scramble
Sheriff Harvey A. Lowry spent the
afternoon in Turtle Greek consul6ne
with his deputies. Chief Deputy james
Richards was in the district all night
Sheriff Lowry said that he would not
interfere with the strikers in holding
meetings if they acted orderly. He will
not allow them to go on the property Of
company, nor will not allow them to act
disorderlY while marching on the road.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-08-04
ENCOURAGING TO THE STRIKERS.
Lsss Coal Coming Out Of the FalrmOnt
Region Than There Was Last Week.

Laaa Coal Coming Out OF the faArmont
Region Than There Was Last Week.
WHEELING, Aug. 2.-There has been
decrease IN the amount Of coal coming
out Of the Fairmont region on the Bal
timore and Ohio road compared with
the salno period last week. Last week
the average number Of cars received at
Bellaire was 200, now the average is
probably not over 100. Last week the
Wheeling and Lake Erie was handling
70 to 100 cars daily, now not more than
90 cars are handled. The Cleveland,
Lornin and Wheeling comparison is the
same a. the Wheeling and Lake Erie.
In the Wheeling district the condi-
ton Is fall Of uncertainty. The break
nt BOggs Run has made 10 very difficult
TO keep the men At Glendale, Mounds
Vile and Elm Grove out. Some are
working now. but this week will wit
ness 4 desperate effort TO make the sue-
pension general throughout the district.
The operators claim to be sure OF their
ability to keep at lsast half Of their
usual number Of men at work.
Interest in West Virginia 10 oentering
on the miners day denomination
recommended ~ the late Wheeling con-
ference OF the labcr leaders Of the conn
tIy. Although the assignments OF
speakers have not yet been made By
President 0ompers OF the American
Federation q Labor. Il Is said he will
.end hIs hcsl men into this state with
the hope that result Of the domonstra'
IIon win Do the tying up OF the mine.
throughout the state. A. the Wheeling
nceII1e II IA probable Nahon. who 10 In
1AaI1. Ia West Virginia. Win b tho
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-08-04


Rev. j. r. Roller, aged 20, of Niles, o.,
Is dead
DIR. Arneth, the historian and director
Of the Austrian state archives, Is dead In
Vienna
Mrs. Lulu Reed. widow Of the late DIR.
Thomas II. Reed, and sister Of Judge I.
NJ Cardwell, died at Harrodsburg, KY,
OF a complication Of diseases.
Obediah Jennings johnson, aged s8, a
pioneer Of Marion, Ind, is dead. johnson
was a forty-niner, and made an overland
trip to California in search Of gold.
Clifford Porter, the well known turfman
and owner Of Clifford, Damien, Elusive
and other famous horses, died on his farm
near Lexington, Ky. Porter was az years
old. He had been Ill from consumption
for year.
Thomas Hillhouse 81 years old, presi-
dent Of the Metropolitan Trust company
Of New York, died Saturday at the home
Of his son In Yonkers, N. Y. He was ap-
pointed assistant treasurer Of the United
States by President Grant and served IL
years under Secretaries Boutwell,, Merrill,
Bristow and Sherman.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-08-04
Failurss.

The First National bank Of Ashevillo
n O.. has gone into voluntary liquldA
don.
The George D. Macdonald company.
manufacturers Of brooms aud brushes
Huntington, w, Va, has assigned. As
sets and liabilities unknown.
The Golden Rod Ailk oompAny Of ratsF-
son. N j., has given notios ~ its fAilurs
and receiver has bean appointed LAbIli'
ties. sos, 900; assets. about "a. 900.
8. " Westeoat. ex-oounty trsasurcr.
grain dealer and miller. Of Wilmington.
o.. has assigned 70 v M. Noors. Jr Nrs
, n W4stcoa< has also assigned ASSETS
and liabilities unknQNA.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1897-08-04

Lightning set fire to and almost COM
pletely destroyed DE Pauw college At New
Albany, Ind. 1t was a noted institution
Of learning for women. IL 10 doubtful
whether II will be rebuilt
The ore bins and ore chute Of the Bos-
ton and Montana's Leon shaft, at Butte,
Mon, was destroyed by fire. The origin
OF the fire is not known. The oompany's
loss win not exceed $4,000.
The interior Of the dry goods and cloth
ing stores OF Andrews & Wolfe at Cat
lettsburg. KY, was destroyed by IRE. A
fire In the furnace TO dry out the building
was the cause Loss aboat $4,000, partly
insured.
The whole section around Milestone,
Ky, Il stirred up over the burning Of tho
Baptist church at that place by some un-
known party. The windows were taken
out and secreted Al some distance the
night before.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-08-27
NOTICE.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given. that certain mining clvims called the Tam Bien, McGinty and Car ago1. situated in the Warren mining district. and about one half mile northeastery fir m the Holbrook hoisting works, and about the same distance from the town Of Bstee. A T. Ist A. the above named claims were not located in conformity Piih the U- s. Mining laws. there. fore. a second party, at later date. relocated the same in full conformity with the above named mining laws, aud is fully determined tc protect his rights. Therefore, all persons ais cautioned rot 10 bargainfor. buy or lease tht above named 'laims. .. AANSUR.
 aIs.,m Bisbee, A. T
Tombstone prospector., 1897-08-27
MASONIC.

nERFECT ASHLER LODGE, U. ID H F. A. N Meets first Thursday O each month Visiting brethren cordial, invied to attend. C. C. WARNER. w. NJ. J. L. BROWN Secretary
Tombstone prospector., 1897-08-27
lOOF

pISPEE LODGE. NO.'Io. MEETS EV h Sry Wedresday evening. I. CohsTA' HIF, x. G. EMIL MARKS. R. $, Wis ing brothers cordially invited to attend.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-08-27
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

n ATHBONE LODGE. NO. 10. K. OF TX meets every Tuesday eveniug. D
 BLAKE, C. C. r. Nj. JOHNSON. K. K s. Visiting brothers cordially invited.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Heavy Loss from Fire.

Easton, Pa, July 9.-Tbe main store
house Of the Lehigh Valley Railroad
Co. for the lower divisions, located at
Packerton, was destroyed by fire early
this morning. Tho loss will be very
heavy, but the. officials here declare it
is nearly covered by insurance. All
the supplies stored in the building
were either wholly destroyed or burned
and scorched 10 such a manner as TO
render them useless. Valuable draw
inga and designs for castings, fittings,
parts of locomotives and cars were also
burned, and it will be difficult TO
duplicate many OF them. Other i'm
portant and valuable documents are in
the large safe that fell from the second
story and is now buried deep in the
debris. The origin of the fire is a
mVHtery
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Grand Lodge of EiIss.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July 9.-At last
nights session of the Elks the follow
lug officers were elected Grand Exalted
Ruler, Mead Detweler, Harrisburg,
Pa. Grand Exalted Leading Knights,
B. NJ. Allen. Birmingham, Ala. /; Louis
Hauser. Newark, N. j., and Charles
NJ. Flote, Minneapolis; Grand Secre-
tary, George A. Reynolds. Saginaw,
Mich; :. Grand Treasurer, Ed. S. Orris,
Meadville, Pn.; Grand Tyler, Scott
Holmes, Cincinnati, o.; Grand Es-
quire, Lew A. Clarke, ST. Louis
Grand Inner Guard, George Meyer. Jr. /,
Pittsbure; Grand Chaplain, the Rev.
DIR. ]. N. TimberIake, New Albany,
Ind. Board of Grand Trustees, jerome
B. Fisher. Jamestown, N. y, Hunter
A. Graycroft, Dallas Tex, and George
Il. Cronk, Omaha, Neb.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Naval Reserves at cane May.

Cape May, n. j., July 8. 9.-.Philadol
phiH City Ice Boats Nos. and 8
arrived at Cape May Point this even
ing with 200 Naval Reserves on board.
The boys had been practicing to-day in
the Lower Delaware on board the
battleship Maine, and the firing from
her heavy guns shook windows and
doors along the Cape shore and sent
large crowds TO the beach to learn what
was happening. Ono hundred and fifty
Of the Reserves, with their officers,
came over to this city this evening and
enjoyed the society end of their cruise.
While on board the Maine off Lewes
to-day GOV. Tunnel OF Delaware, and
staff ami DIR. G. +. WertenbaKer of the
United States Marine Hospital Service
reviewed the work of the Reserves from
an upper deck of the big ship.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

Our fashion plate this week shows
two of the latest summer gowns from
Paris. Harper's Bazaar, in describing
them, says that one is Of black nous.
in tatfeta applique and blue spangles
yoke and sleeves are OF embroidered
muslin, the yoke outlined by bands of
heavy ecru guipure, which is edged
Rauduitz,. Rue Louis.le- Grand, Paris.
The hat which accompanies the gown
is a Virot model In black straw, turned
high on one eide and filed in with a
pleated straw rosetta, which ia edged
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
NEW PLL0r SYsrEM.
VIII go Into Effect on the Delaware Bay
Tomorrow.

Will 60 Into Effect on tile Delaware Bay
Tomorrow.
Philadelphia. Pa, July 8. 9.-.President
John T. Virden Of the Pilots Asso-
citation to day gave the following out
line of the pilot service for the Della
ware Bay as ii will be conducted ON
and after next Friday: Each Of the
pilots in turn will be in command Of
the Philadelphia for one month, and to
Pilot Samuel West falls the honor of
being the first member OF the ass0-
citation to captain the boat when COM
missioned. She is at all times to carry
complement Of 10 pilots and one
untierrater. One Of the pilot schooners
is to be kept in commission as tender
to the steamer to which she is to make
daily trips TO take off and place on
board pilots as required. and in ad
dition TO take the place Of the steamer
at the pilot station once a month while
the latter comes up the river to coal.
The tender is to carry complement
of three pilots and one underrater, but
Rhe is to do no cruising.
There are, in all, "a pilots in the
association, OF whom nine are under
raters, whose certificates only permit
them to pilot vesHels drawing not more
than IL feet of water. Each pilot in
turn will bring vessel up the river
and ihen take a vessel down the river,
after which each man will await his
turn to again pilot a vessel inward
bound.
Under the new system incoming
steamers from the East will pass the
two lightships located about five miles
south and six miles northeast OF Five
Fathom Bank before meeting With the
Philadelphia, while vessels coming from
the South will pass the Fenwick Island
Lighthouse and Lightship before pick
ing up pilots.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

makes them feel like active participants in
all the interesting details.
Mr.. Rodney is a son of John H. Rodney
ESQ.,, a well-known citizen of this State and
leading member of the New Castle county
bar. "In Buff and Blue" is his first venture
in this line of literary work, but it is of a
character to warrant the sincere hope that
has entered with such tiattering promise. In
addition 10 writing book of deep interest
to all who love to recall the great story OF
the birth of the American nation, he has
given to Delaware readers volume which
they may read with an interest peculiarly
their own, and which possesses the
States history in the days of the American
Revolutions chapter that is replete with
the heroic deeds and patriotic sacrifices oe
her noble sons
Received of the publishers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
pr. chnndIer,s serious IlIness.

DR.. Swithin Chandler has recovered
from short illness, which, for few
days. was considered very serious. The
nature OF the trouble somewhat re.
sembed sunstroke, but it was evidently
exhaustion, as he had heen exceedingly
busy when he was taken i'll. He was
stricken while 10 bed. after long and
busy day. While IN sound sesp he
was awakened hy sudden noise, and
the shock brought on the illness. lie
was attended by DR.. Stubbs
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Democratic League.

The following officers have been
elacted by the Democratic League Of
Delaware: President. George O. Morton /;
Vice President, William Ii. Alexander I;
Recording Secretary, William Il. Brom-
we'll; Financial Secretary, Thomas Ma.
garity: Treasurer, John Pyle; Executive
Committee, George Gillespie, Charles
Hurlock. William Foote. Joseph Il.
Ochletree. William II. Alexander, A,
B. Gillespie and James Colgau; Ser
geant,at- Arms. 7. O. Daniel.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Throa,ened Inc DOCTOR.

John Gillespie was held under 5000
peace bond Friday evening on charge
preferred by DR.. H. W. Morrow, who
said he was afraid Gillespie would do
him bodily harm. A According to the tes-
timony Gillespie came here in Decem-
ber and was taken under the care of
DR.. Morrow at his ''drink cure es-
tablishment, Third and Market streets.
and was given charge of the place. The
doctor says that he recently learned
that Gillespie circulated reports that
the cure was worthless. He discharged
Gillespie and gave him 81 to pay his
fare out of the city. but Gillespie de-
manded 800 and threntened the doctor
If he dId not pay. The doctor there
upon swore out warrant aud Gillespie
was held in bail to keen the peace.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
PARIS SUMMER GOWNS FROM HARpER's BAzAR
Copyright, 1897, by Harper & Brothers,

with soft lace. Large tule loops with
black aigrette complete the trim.
ming. .ts,.
the second model is OF cream colorsd
grass linen. The blouse is shirred,
with the front of white silk embroidery
on linen, and the white lace cravat is
tied in a large bow without ends.
The sleeves are wrinkled, and at the
shoulder have a puff. The skirt ia
pleated down the front. while the sides
are shirred and the back gathered full.
The collar and belt are OF light blue
taffeta. A black straw hat, brim
slightly rolling ut one side, is trimmed
with black feathers and loops of the
straw.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Nntira 70 AIarinars.

The Light-ho Board has given
notice that on or about July 26th the
characteristic of the light on the lower
end of Reedy Island, westerly side Of
the Delaware River, will be changed
from fixed to fixed during periods OF
seven seconds duration, separated by
eclipse OF one second, thus, fixed
light, seven seconds; eclipse, one second;
and the bearings of the sectors of white
light, red light and partial obscuration
will be changed as follows: Red light
in the sector covering the Reedy Island
lefty, between north, one eighth east,
and north by east, seven-eighths east;
white light throughout the remaining
sector, in which, however the light is
somewhat obsGured 10 the sector cover
ing Reedy Island and that part of the
river lying to the westward of the island
between southeast by east and south
west by south. The Reedy Island range
line intersecrs the Port Penn range line
near Ridge Buoy, No. II, black. and
the Finn's Point range line nearly
abreast OF Baker Shoal Buoy, No.
90, red The range line marks deep
draught channel now dune, 1880 being
dredged When the channel is com
pleted vessels of deep draught should
carefully follow the range line from one
to the other of the above named points
OF intersection. For the present. while
dredging is in progress, vessels should
keep Just to the westward OF the line of
dredges and well 10 the eastward of tho
easterly edge of the red sector. Vessels
hound into Rsady Island harbor from
the suuthward should follow the Port
Penn range line until they have passed
through the red sector of the Reedy
Island range front light, when they
will bs clear of the ietty and free to
stand up the harbor. Bearings are
magnetic, given approximately and from
a vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Prnnertx Transfsrs.

The following property transfers were
reported at the city registration bureau
on Friday afternoons By William G.
Bush to Thomas McHugh, lot on the
north side of Ninth street, between
Walnut and Poplar; Charles W. Smith
to Elizabeth S. Gould. house and lot,
No. 5l5 West Fourth street; Hubert
Cassidy and wife to Lilburue Chandler,
lot on the northwest corner of Pennsyl.
yauia avenue aud Union street. also q
lot on the northwest corner of Thir.
teenth and Union streets, and one on
the southwest corner Of Fourteenth and
Union streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
New Water witen Driver.

Patrick Dougherty, a member OF the
Friendship Fire Co., who has been in
the Firs Department for 90 years. has
been elected driver of the Water Witch
Fire Co. g combination chemical engine
and hose wagon. There were a host OF
applicants for the position. Mr..
Dougherty's qualifications are said TO
be first class, and he has reputation
for being careful driver. t..t
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
ssnntor Grar,s Influence.

A Delawarean who was in Washing
ton Thursday stated that while there
be had learned that Senator Gray, by
hard work, had succeeded In having
several Delawareans retained in Office,
who would have lost their positions.
Ths persons referred to are under civil
service rules, but it is said that they
were to be- ousted on certain pretexts,
when the Senator put on his spurs, "
as the reporters informant put it, and
prevented the descending OF the axe.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Officers Elected.

The Pioneer Literary A Association has
elected the following officers to serve
during the ensuing year: President,
Thomas @. Newel President,
James j. Corrigan; Recording Secre,
tary, j. j. Kelly; Financial Secretary,
+. i. McCafTerty. Treasurer, John j.
Finn; Marshal, John Moran; Board
OF Directors. NJ. F. Doordan, James
Connor. James Dale; Chaplain, Rev.
ID. j. Flynn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
A Railroad TO be sold.

West Chester. Pa, July o. For
number Of years past the Delaware
the attention OF the courts here and
has been idle and weeds have grown up
on the bed to an extent almost TO oblit-
crate it from public view. To-day the
announcement was officially made that
it will be sold on August oath, at the
Court House in this borough, to the
highest bidder, by A. II. Wiutersteen,
ths master in charge of the property.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
nnrI nn Ihe RnIlrond.

John Thomas. colcred, who was
riding on freight train on the Della
ware railroad Thursday. was thrown
from the train near Middletown and
severely bruised about the right leg and
ankle. He was taken to Farnhurst on
a morning train Friday DIR. Hammond
dressed the mans injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

visiting at Walter Sparklin's cottage.
Mrs. Bradway Of Wilmington is
visiting Mrs. Frank A, Mitchell.
Mr. Culbretb and Miss Culbreth of
Dover arc visiting their sister, Mrs.
Il. II. bradford.
John Brison of Wilmington has been
visiting Samuel Riley
John ID. Marshall OF Washington is
occupying Or. McKee's cottage.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Too Hot 20 work.

Paducah, Ky. July 9.-The hot
wave is causing suffering all over
Western Kentucky. Many prostrations
are reported. Two hundred men en-
ployed on the Illinois Central below
here havn struck. declaring that they
cannot work. Threshing crews are
abandoning their machines.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Funeral Of Miss Marrarstta II. Pain

Funeral OF Miss MhrEarettn TT. PnIners
The funeral of Miss M1rgaratta II.
Palmer took place on Friday afternoon
from her parents residence, No. 1908
Market street. Services were conducted
by ths Rev. Charles e. Murray, ID. D.,
rector of St Andrews Church, and the
Rev. George G. Hall, rector of 81.
John's Church. The pal-bearers were
Robert Adair, Eugene Chambers, Ed
ward T. Price, George A. Salmon. Win
field Smith and Arthur X. Taylor.
Floral offerings were ynry numerous and
beautiful. Interment was made at the
Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Incai prencher., DAY.

Saturday, August l4th, has been set
apart as local preachers and exhorters'
day at Brandywine Summit camp, and
on that day they will have full charge,
their sorviues to begin early in the
morning. All local preachers aud ex-
horters are extended an invitation to
BIO present and participate.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Oyercnme by the aeat.

John Matthews, colored, of Eighth
and Tatnall streets. was overcome by
the heat while at work along the
Branaywine Friday morning. He was
taken to the Homeopathic Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Foot Masned ny n BOX.

Benjamin Gumby. colored, a boot
black in the employ of the r., ". & B,
railroad. is suffering from a mashed
foot. the result of having a box fall
upon ii.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
He,d for Cour,.

special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Georgetown, July 10. John Ennis
and John Hopkins. charged with steal
ing watch from Robert Smith, have
each been held in $500 bail for court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Hers MULTITUDE OF Sins
dany Deviltrles Committed In
Charity's Name.
AB'S IDEA OF PHlLANTHROPlST
1omen Requested to be More
Practical.

to n Sick Man How He wouid
fLoak Dressed Up Ms an Angel aud Playing
on Harp when He Has No Use for That
'Instrument an Uncharitabie Act
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Overcome by the Hea

Harry l.. Foulls, letter carrier, was
overcome by the heat while serving
letters Friday. lie was not in a serious
condition, however.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Encnremsnr Announeed.

Announcement has been made Of the
engagement of Miss Margaret o. Paul
of Philadelphia and John Kent Kane of
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Sale of "A Farm,

Horace Allen has sold to David
McHugh farm in Christiaua hundred
containing l31s acres. The price paid
VISA 81, 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
pelnwnre YesarI rrnprrtx.

As much vessel property is owned in
Delaware as in any other State in pro-
portion TO population.