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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
BALTIMORE YACHT CLUB.
Its Annual Rendezvous at Castle Haven a
neIIghtful NrNnslnn.

IT'S Annual Rendezvous itt Castle Haven "A
Delightful Occasion.
Nine natty yachts, atean and sail,
representing the heet of the Baltimore
lacht Club, recently anchored at
Castle Haven, Oh the Choptank. For
the second time tho club had accented
the invitation of Wilbur Il. jackson,
the genial host at Castle Haven Manor,
TO make that beautiful spot rem.
tezyous for its annual outing. Among
the vessels which droppeda anchor in
the haven and received Commodore
Bartlett's snlute, fired from the deck
of his handsome steam yucht Comfort,
were the sloup yacht Nepenthe, the
schooner yacht Leona, the sloop yacht
Tho Mershon, the schooner yacht
Flossie, the twin screw naptha yacht
linnia. the sloop yacht Lagonda and
the naptha yacht Castle Haven.
During the morning there vera
friendly vista among the yachtsmen,
and the ladies who were guests on the
Comfort spent an ENJOYABLE visit
ashore, chatting for an hour with the
clubs hostess, Mrs. Wilbur +. Jack
son. aud her gussts- Mrs. Elwood +.
Pyle and Mrs. e. B. Moore OF Will
mington, sisters of Mrs. jackson, and
Mrs. james Preston OF Baltimore, her
daughter. On board tho Comfort were
Mrs. Bartlett, the Misses Bartlett, Miss
Mason and iss Hurnor.
A noon tho entire party went ashore
TO repay the visits OF Capt. jackson
among the fieet. and made merry
circle on the charming lawn about
Castle liavon Manor, Capt. and Mrs
jackson were the recipiontH OF q mag
niticent chased silver punch bowl and
case from tho squadron, IN appreciation
OF the inexhaustible hospitality OF the
host and hostoss.
In the evening there was a rowing
race and fusilade of fireworks. Visit
ing was resumed, while over the waters
fioated the melodies of banjo and
guitar, accompanying jolly chtrnses
The tleet presented picturesque ap-
| pearance, and the manor made pic
ture equal to, il not surprising, the
beauty of the water view. The house.
dating from 1850 aud built upon
pleasing colonial lines, with its fore
time beauty enhanced by the improve
ments wrought by generation after
| generation, stands upon peninsula,
with a view of the Choptank ou one
side, while the Chesapeake stretches
from the other. Broad porches offer a
delightful resting place, while rustic
seate and bnwers make the lawn equally
hahitable.
Mrs. jackson entertained a email
family house party in honor of the
occasion. Thoae who enjoyed her hos
pitaliiy were Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood p.
Pyle of Wilmington. and their young
son, Jospeh Pyle. the pct of the squad.
ron. who aspired to all sorts of nautical
attainments and fired salute from
the baby canEon on board the yacht
Castle Haven; Mrs. e. u. Moore, also
OF this city; Mr.. and Mrs. James
Preston and Mr.. Thorburn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
EnAnn.

Special Correspondence Of Giizette and journal
Newark, July U. The following
ofllcers. elect Of the Newark conclaye al
lloptnsupha were installed on Wednes
day evening Chancellor. William II,
Fisher; Archon, Wilmer Hill; Provost,
Norris Wofrali; Preate, james Pierce
Inspector General, William Hill;
Financial Scribe, Charles Osmond
Recording Scribe, Louis A. Steele
Treasurer, Calvin S. Worrall
Elias Lamb. an agad cOlored man re-
sliding near Iron Hill, recently had two
fingers injured SO badly by firecracker
that they had to be amputated. The
operation was performed by Drs. Butler
and Almond.
: Newark, July 10. Tho Christian En-
deavor Spc,ety Of the First Preaby
terian Church has olocted the following
officers: President, Harry N. Reed
First Vice. President, james u. Steele
Second Vice. rresident, Misc Martha o.
Lewis; Corresponding Secretary. Mrs.
y. n. Reed: Recording Secretary, Miss
M. Jennie Raub Treasurer, Mrs. Will
liamii. Barton; Organist Miss Nellie
Is. Wilson and Mrs. Charles b. Evans
Lookout Committee. James b. Street,
N las Nj. Jennie Ranb and Miss May O.
Lewis; Musical Committee, Miss Annie
y. Lewis, Mics Laura Raub and NJ iss
Margaret Shanks Reception Com
inittee, Miss Essie Waters, Miss Louisa
Valanaigham and Miss NJ. jennie Raub
Visiting Committee, Mrs, William ii.
Barton, Mrs. Ellarry N. Reed Miss Leta
Waters, Miss Gertrude Bridgman and
X owen Mason; Missionary Committee,
Mrs. Charles b. Evans. Mrs Harry N.
Reed and Miss May 0. lewis; Flower
Committee, Miss CLARA Miller. Miss
Lydia Fader, Miss Martha Lewis. M isf
Gertrude Brdgmatl, Miss Addis Arm.
strong, Miss Eta Wilson and Miss
Bessie Lucas; Sunday school Com
mittee, the Rev. N. H. Miller, Mrs.
William ii. Barton and Miss Laura
Raub; Prayermeating C0nmittee, ] ames
j. Streets, Miss Annie u. Lewis and
the Rev. N. II. Miller.
The Deer Park Hotel will be i'm.
proved. The dining room will lie en-.
laresd. its old ceiling win be replaced
by one OF crimpod steel and ths walls
will be wainscoted with quartered oak.
The hotel entrance will load TO square
reception hall. The staircase will be OF
pretty design. and finished In quartered
oak. The main hall and reception room
will be floored with yitrified tiling.
Bath rooms will be put on each floor.
Newark, July IL. -Ospsola Lodge, X.
of T., has elected tho following officers
Chancellor Commander, Joseph Nc
CormiclE; Vice Chancellor, John Ram.
sey; Prelate. Leslie T.. Hill Master OF
Work, Thomas Smith Master. ut Arms.
II. Ii. Dougherty.
Services will be held 10 the Presby.
terian Church during July us follows
8. 40 a. M, Sunday-ecnool IL a. M,
preaching; 7 p. H., Christian Endeayor
meeting and preaching.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
NOT ON PLEASURE BENT
Christian EldeaVOrerS Not Assembled
in San Francisco for Fun.
THEIR GATHERING A REVELATION
Greatest Convention the City
Has Had.
IMMENSE AUDIENCES IN ATTENDANCE

San Francisco, CAL, July 9.-The
secopd day of the Christian Endeavor
Convention opened bright and pleasant
Long before the hour for calling the
meeting to order crowds filled every
available spnce In the large pavilion.
The delegates were even more en-
thusiastic than on the first day Of the
convention, nearly all having had suill.
cient time to recover from the fatigue
of long Journey.
Secretary Baer is elated at the sue.
cess of tho meeting, and says no con-
vention has ever had such meeting
place.
Every possible precaution has been
taken by the police and fire depart
ment TO prevent any accident or stam-
pede during the sittings of the conyen-
tion. Thirty officers have been stationed
In and around Mech anics pavilion to
guard against overcrowding and possi
BILE papics When the capacity of the
hall is reached the police close the
doors. and the rest are tuned away,
directing them to the overflow meetings
at Woodward's pavilion and Odd Eel
lows Hall. Sixteen firemen are con
stantly on patrol duty in the large
building, watching the electric light
wires and guarding against fire in any
form where it will be dangerous to the
lives OF the audience.
4 San Francisco, Cal, July 1o.--All
the Christian Endeavorers assembled
within the city's gates ore hero for q
purpose, and that purpose is not one oil
recreation or pleasure. That all the as.
sembled Endeavorers take a deen and
pensiye interest in the proceedings oil
the convention is being manifested b.,
the attendance at the daily sessions al
the large convention halls. With them
all 10 enthusiasm. Never has San Fran.
cisco been called upon TO entertain
such a throng of people as has beon
gathered together for the '97 conven.
tion There have been revival meetings
and religious gatherings of all sorts and
some great political gatherings in San
Francisco, but the Christian EndeayuI
Convention is revelation.
Profltlng by their experience at the
previous sessions of the convention,
when they came too late 10 get within
hailing distance of the pavilions. many
Endeavorers, to-day, were up with the
coming OF day, determined to lie among
tho fortunate ones in securing seats,
All roads seemed TO lead to the head
quarters at Mechanics Pavilion. BY /
O'Clock Endeavorers came pouring In
from the east, west, north and south,
until the broad entrances to the large
frame structure were CongeAted with
humanity. The weather was Just coul
enough to bring back the color which
had been temporarily driven from the
checks Of thousands of pretty young
women by the harships of tranaconti.
mental Journey. Nine O'Clock saw al
the 1900 seats filled, while several
thousand persons formed fringe oI
humanity around the outer edge and
packed the aisles until the police and
fire department cried enough" and
barred the doors to further arrivals.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
W. Q. T. U. NOTES.


''The first great lesson of the re.
| former 10 TO preserve in the midst of
the ceaseless and bitter strife between
good and evil, sweet and gentle
spirit. y
Legislation in reform measures the
past winter was quite gratifying.
Illinois passed Poliue Matron bill TO
apply to cities OF over 1G, 900 inbahi.
tants; also a stringent Temperance
Education bill and Cigarette bill.
Minnesota pHased bill prohibiting the
admission Of any one under the age OF
2l to dnnce houses, concert saloons or
any place whore Intoxicating liquors
are sold or given away. Iowa Legis-
lature made liquor bills uncollectable.
Tennessee, Massachusetts. Kentucky,
Connecticut and Indiana passed strong
anti cigarette laws. In the new State
Of Washington 40 Anti.yivisection bill
was pasaed. The legal age Of consent
was raised from the age OF 12 years to
l8 years and suffrage amendment will
be submitted to the voters for tine
November election Of 1893. Missouri'a
supreme court has decided that women
may hold any Office from which they
are not uebarred by the State Consti-
tuition.
W. G. 7. U. summer meetings are now
we'll In hand. From five days to two
weeks are given IN nearly all Chau.
tauqua and campmeetings for tenn
perance teachings A conference OF five
days at Caautauqua, New York, closes
August 4th, with an allday platform
meeting, Miss Frances II. Willard, and
Mrs. Ellis of New Jersey being the
principal Speakers. Mrs. Katharine
Lente Stevenson, national correspond
ing secretary, has charge OF tho entire
conference. Mrs. Ella A. Boole Of
Staten Island and Mrs. Frances W.
Graham Of Loclsnort, N. r., the sing.
ing evangelist, are TO aesist in the
programme at the Cuba, N. u. tenn
psrance campmeeting. The w. G. Il. u.
School OF Methods at Tully Lake. N.
y. covers one weak August llth to
18th--an is in chargs Of Mrs Helen
i. Bullock OF Elmira, assisted by Mrs
Bertha Morris Smith. Mountain Luke
Park, Md, haH for many years had W.
q. Il, U. conferences; this year they
are 10 charge OF Mrs. N. X. 9. Morrow,
prasiuent OF Vest Nirginia, and cover
haloH ii'h bbly Idth w -ptb. LAY
View, Mich, as for years past, will be
in charge of Mrs. Louise y. Rounds,
assisted by Miss Helen Il. nood. who
has recently returned from England.
W. G. L. U. days at Ocean Grove were
July Sth and 9th. Mrs. Emma Bourne
Of Now Jersey having been in charge.
The managers OF the Camden camp
msetipg of this State have decided 10
give tho Kant County W. Q. 4. u.
August 5tb, for an alI.day meeting.
Good speakoia will be secured, and an
interesting rcgrnmme arranged for the
occasion.
Tho motto ''Tremble, King Alcohol,
We Shall Grow Up" attached to the
tloat in which some OF the members of
the Smyrna Band Of Hope rode in the
Fourth of July procession, was signii.
cant from the fact that over 60 chill.
dren compose the band and that the
hope Of the future centres in them and
many others thus organized through.
out the world.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

Los Angeles. Gal. July l8--Niaholas
O. Gieode, tho millionaire mine owner
after whom the town of Grse5e, Col,
is named, committed suicide with NOR.
phine last evening at his home 10 this
city, because his wife, from whom he
had separated, insisted that they renew
their marital relations.
On January 4th Inst Creede and his
wife separated, and agreed to dissolve
at once, without legal process. their
marital bonds. Mrs. Creole accepted
$40, 900 cash, and eurrendered all fur
ther claims upon her husband at tho
time voluntarily withdrawing from his
premises. II waB understood after tho
necessary time had elapsed Creeds
would institute legal proceedings and
begin suit for absolute divorce. At
that time il appeared that both bus.
band ana wife were well satisfied that
they were not required to maintain in
timnte relationa. and while Mrs. Creeflo
considered that the amount of cnah
settled upon her was insignificant as
compared with hsr husbands wealth
she left him and took UP her home 10
Alabama.
About three weeks ago Mrs Creeue
returned TO Loa Angelica and proposed
to her husband reconciliation. This
was much to Creede's distaste, and be
endeavorcd to avoid his wife, but,
being unsuccessful, no determined to
end his life. Last evening he took a
large tlose of morphine and went into
the garden to do He was discope
by a servant, and medical aid waaa
noned. hut he died two hourasl t. !.
Mrs. Creede was Notified at hYs 8
hands death, but declined TO NJ ".
the tragedy.
The 2-years old child OF Actress Edith
Walters Walker, adopted by Crnede
over year auo. ia In tho care Of his
friends at Escondido
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
J. y. nlrNnAyx IN arrMANr.
Belief That Iio Has Enlisted IN the &c,
tnur A rn,v

beIloI Ihht IIo Has EnIittod IN tho GeF-
inHn Army.
A Wilmingtoniau has received nor
trait Of Joseph j. Biermann, who form
erly kept saloon at Seventh and Madi
son streets, but who is now in Germany.
with Mrs. Biermunn, the portraitrepre-
senting Mr.. Hermann in uniform. thus
conveying the impression that he has
enlisted IN the German army
Mr. Biermann, who is IA middle ngel
man, left Germany when he was about
20 years Of age, aud it is not thought
improbablo that he should enlist at
thle time. as whom he left here he stated
that ho would remain in Germany for
sume time at loast. lie left New York
on February 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
A LIRG n uR00yt.
To be Placed on the Mast of a Dredge in
the Barbor.

To be Placed on the Mast of a Dredge in
the Barbor.
The Diamond Broom Go. of this city,
of which A. II. Tatnall is proprietor,
Tuesday delivered to dredge No. IL,
owned by Norris & Cummings OF New
York, which is in this vicinity. a
mammoth broom, which 10 to to raised
on the mast in celebration of the per-
formance of tho captain, his machine
having broken the record in the matter
OF dredging for certain period.
The broom is five foot wide ut tho
base and eight feet long. while the
handle, which is three inches thick, is
eight feet in length. The total weight
is about 80 pounds, and tine broom ia
thought TO be tho largest ever con-
struated in Delaware.
The Diamond Broom CO., which was
started by A. X. Tatnal. on a small
seal, for the purpose Of giving employ
ment to some people who applied to the
Sunday breakfast Nj ission for assist
ance, has grown TO considerable proper.
tions, the trade, beuldes boing local,
extending to New York, Philudelphia
and Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
l,miI,ling Condemned.

Building Inspectnr Grubb has con
demned the dwelling adjoining the
building which is being erected for
tho Delaware 81 Atlantic Telegraph and
Telephone Co., at Sixth and Sbipley
streets, az in his opinion the south
wall ia unsafe Notice was served on
the agent and work on the telephone
building foundation ia at standstill
to day. 1t IS understood that the
matter will be taken into court, which
may delay the erection Of the telephone
buildinp
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
nURDER AND sUicIDF.
A shocking Double Crime Near VI Morristo
Tennessee #.


Tennessee.
Cincinnati, o.. July PA special
to the Commercial Tribune from Chat.
tanooga. Tenn. says:
For some time William Black had
been the teuant of Mrs. Mary Wolf, a
wealthy widow who lived near Norris
town. Tenn. Black had wife aud
children, but paid attention 10 the
widow. Two months ago Mrs. Wolf
married John Black, younger brother
OF her paramour. William Black threat.
ened TO kill the pair. Al last he en-.
tered his btnther'a house while John
waH at the barn and asked Mrs. Black :
Are YOU doing what you promised me
not to do Before she could answer he
shot her To death. He ieloaded his rs.
yolvor, went to the barn and sent ball
through his head +"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
wlIlmlnglnn Illaaer lhn I.n,rn.1

The Delaware CONSTRUCTION Co. was
the lowest bidder in bids opened at
Major Raymond's office in PhiIadaiphju
Monday for furnishing 10, 600 tons If
crushed stone for government work at
Delaware City. Tho bids, carrying out
the prices per ton, were as follows
Delaware Construction Co., sIs, 45O :
brandywine Granite Co., SIS. .675
Standard Lime and Stone Co. OF BaItj,
more, SIS, T50; Robert Patterson. pbiln.
delphia, $40, $50; l'erryyille Granite
Co., Perryyille, Md, s4l, 600; Erwin
& Carty, Philadelphia, s2i, 750
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
~ NI0HT MLSSIOM.
Proposition TO Keep til. sunday lsreakr,l
Mission Omen ON sRtur,iny Ni,hts

tfpppSitiuH 10 hetp the SnHHhy breakfast
Mission Open on saturday Nights.
The directors Of thu Sunday Break
fast Mission are considering the advisa.
hility of opening the mission on Satur
day nights at midnight and keeping il
open the remainder OF the night, the
idea being to open up after the saionns
close and provide lunch for persons
found on the coast and other similar
places about the city at that time Of
night, with the hope of influencing
such persons to better lives.
One of the directors stated Tuesday
that the mission is in better shane
financially than ever before. on account
OF liberal contributions mado by tho
charitable people.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
state no,Ise AIt.rn,lon..

Representative b. A. Hazeli Of SMYRNA
gas in Wilmington this morning and
complete arrangements for the altera
tions to the Stare House, 40 far as the
plans are concerned. Bids aro 10 he
received by Mr.. Hazel at Smyrna until
Monday. July Goth. Tho plans will
remain until the contract is awardeti at
the office Of Architect Il. II. Uarswoll
in this city,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Frustrated I,y tho Heat.

Thomas Fletcher. foreman at the
hrickyaris Of the New Castle Brick
Co., was taken i'll al an early hour on
Sunday morning at his boarding house
on the farm of Stephen Luptnn, near
the'worka Of the company, about two
miles south OF New Castle. Or. John
j. Blnck was summoned and rendered
medical attention. For time it was
feared that Fletcher would not recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
rh@nlx Fir. co. omccrs.

The Phoenix Fire Co. at its semi.
annual election Monday selected ths
following officers: President, j. G.
Hyndman Vice President, William Nc
Craeken; Secretary, j. W. Porter
Treasurer, L. 9. Wiedenman; Driver and
Engineer. j. ]. Patterson; Trustees.
William j. Mckinney, William O..
Galigna, William Joyce; Inspectors,
Ira BelIengee, NJ. I. Daunenberg, o. Ii.
Rullertnn
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
ninmnnd cnnnnIl ouloers.

The following officers of Diamond
Council, Jr. 0. U. A. NJ, were in.
stalled Mondays Junior Past Coun-
cillor George W. Taylor; Councillor
Tolson Bedweli; Recording Secretary,
II. q. Montgomery; Financial Secre,
tary, A. b. staytoni Treasurer, i. +.
Grantham; Assistant Recording Secre
tafy, John A. Smith; Conductor, Gin
ton II. Foulk; Warden, Il. Boulden
Inside Sentinel, w. p. Kirk; Outside
Sentinel, J. N. Anderson Trustees, j..
G. Mendinhall and George w. Taylor.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
The Gnl,lens,,,,pe c,,se

New York. July IL. Mrs. Augusta
Mack and Martin Thorn, the alleged
murderera Of Gudensuprl. were ar
raigned in general sessions o.day TO
plead to the indictment found against
them. Their attorneys entered tlemur-
rers to the indictment, contostlng the
jurisdiction Of tho court ON tho ground
that the crime. il one was committad.
was done beyond the limits Of New
York county, Tho demurrer will be
argued on Wednesday. July 2lst.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Case settled.

The settlement of thu cage of .Abhie
H. Dearliurn Va. }. Ford Fnx has been
completed and the case DISCONTINUED
Mrs. Dearborn, the widow OF Georpe
y. Dearborn, had Mr.. Fox restrained
from disposing Of musical instruments
or from collecting money on LEASES or
instruments sold. The settlement which
has boon effected is ON the basis Of the
payment Of ST. 600, and tho reserSine of
SIG, 800 TO Mrs. Dearborn. Mrs, Dear.
born was represented by Levi q. BIRD
and Andrew =. Sanburn. and Mr.. Fox
by iIeniamin Nields and John p, Nields
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
1,rnnrl, u. Gllsstn nl.lt nnrr

Prothonotary Victor Il. Wooley has
received letter from Branch II. Giles,
now of Denver, Col who formerly re-
eideh in this city. Mr.. Giles is enjoy
ing good health, lIe is connected
with law firm in Denver lie expects
TO come to Delaware in about two
weeks for visit of about month. He
will snend part of that time with his
father, cx-State Treasurer Thomas
Giles of Sanford
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

WIR TESsELs ar TdNGIER.
VIII support the Protest of United state
IOnAml. Genernl EnrLe

Consul. General HurEe.
Tangier, Morocco, July 8. The
United States cruiser San Francisco
has arrived here. and the United States
cruiser Raleigh is expected hero to.
morrow.
The San Francisco and Raleigh have
been sent to Tangier to support tho
protest Of United States Consul general
liurke regarding tho diacriminatlon Of
the authorities Of Morocco against
Americans in refusing TO permit them
to employ native holp, a privilege
which is allowed Europeans. Ameri.
Gun citizens, in consequence of this
discrimination, have had their busi
ness interfernGl with.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
A New Electric car.

4 The Harlan q lIollingsworth Co. on
Monday shipped an electric car built &c.
corting to the ideas of an inventor, Mr..
Pyot OF Philadelphia. This car is 81
feet long AID finished in maroon and
orange Mr.. Pyot invented the truck,
which is the essential feature for which
much is claimed. Tho car is to lie
given a trial at Tacouy, Pa, in few
days. 1t is to be ran over various roads
throughout the country to demonstrate
Its good points. Il. A. Corbin OF Phila
delphia is backing the inventor.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Town Looted by lisbeIs.

Labuan. Island of Labuan. northwest
coast uf Borueo, July IL. MalsalloS,
the rebel leader. with GO followers. at
lacked and burned the government sta
tlnn at Gaya at daybreak yesterday.
lie looted the town, sacked the treas-
ury OF about 1000 pounds, Imprisoned
me officer in charge and others and
killed corporal Of police.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Dr. n,,cnrdv,s Mr., ya.r

The Rev. 4. a. McCurdy, d. D., has
completed his first year as pastor OF
Central Presbyterian Church In that
period be made 6l2 visits. prsached l2i
sermons, delivered % lectures and %
addresses, performed nine marriages,
conducted services at nine funerals,
baptized l2 infants ard seven adults,
and received % persons into member.
ship in the church.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Nr,v In.nrnnre Cnln,,nnv

The Commercial Fire Insurance Co.
Of Wilmington, Delaware. Incorporated
ut tho recsnt session of the Legislature.
has opened offices at No. s3S Market
street, second floor, this city. The
company'a capital stock is fixed al
S2uG, 900, Of which the sum of s25, Oot
has been paid in. Tx Sheriff Amos
Coils 0F Dover ia president and O. l..
Sherman secretary.