The Morning News from Wilmington, Delaware • Page 1

HE MORNING NEW VOL. XXXI NO. CI. WILMINGTON, WMDiSESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1895. PRICE TWO CENTS.

out In cheers. It is figured on an annuity FUNERAL OF JAMES MURRAY. TflOnSK MOV TALK OF MORE BOND FOULED THE DEFENDER Accident to the American Boat That Spoiled the Rice. FINED FOR STEALING RIDES. Buys Fay High Prices for a Little Fan.

Special Cor. of "The Morning News." DOVER, Sept. -10. Twelve boys and young men paid high prices yesterday far stealing rides on the freight trains of the Dalaware railroad. The habit of bnys and young men jumping on.

freight trains and riding up and down the railroad had become a nuisance and Detective N. H. Ilutchins was directed to break it up. He succeeded in arresting twelve persons and they were arraigned before Justices cf the Peace Jester arid Cooper. The result of the hearings was that they paid fines and costs as follows: Edward Davis of Milfoid, John Wha-ley ct Harrington, Horace Fleming, same town, $11.

SO; Thomas Wooters, same town, Archie McDaniel, same town, Needham, same town, George Wyatt, same town, John Horn, Dover, John W. Wright, same town, John Hlgglns, same town, John Sullivan, same town, Henry Darby, same town, $1.7.25. basis that Lord Dunraven's proposition involves the probable payment in case he gaios the cup of WILMINGTONIANS INTERESTED. They Gather Around the Bulletin Boards and Discuss the Race. This time the English boat won, but with the extremely narrow margin of 45 seconds.

Among the large crowds around the bulletin boards yesterday there was an occasional man who had the hardihood to say he hoped the British boat would win. "It would encourage the sport, you know," was the way such people put IL This kind of talk was scarce, however, and the crowd wanted the Yankee boat to win and to make the margin long and wide and deep. When the first news came that the Valkyrie took the lead the patriotic said it was the same the other day, "we'll catch him and lick him oh the home stretch." When the first mark was near the despatches Indicated that the Defender was gaining. One bulletin said the Valky rie was a half mile in the lead; the next despatch said the margin was a quarter of a mile. This was encouraging and then the news came that the Defender had overhauled her rival and had passed the first stake boat in the lead.

The bulletin watchers did not cheer, but they lcoked happy and said: "I told you so." Lips that had been drawn down at the corners relaxed and smiles took the place of looks of anxiety. The next bulletin was a black eye, however, for it put the Valkyrie in the lead again. "Seems to be in the lead," was the way the bulletin put it, and then patriotism took on a sardonic and sarcas tic mood. The word seems did not suit them at all. "Seems" was the word last Saturday, too, they said, but the race went on and the despatches appeared to indicate that the Valkyrie would win.

The watchers around "The Morning News" bulletin board were kept well posted with authentic and accurate Infor mation right off the wires, When it was known that the Valkyrie had won there was no demonstration. All the telephones near the newspaper offices were pressed into service to "phone" the news to different sections of town. When the official time was put putevery- body was interested in the close shave "That won't make them feel very good in England," was the way one young man put it, and he appeared to voice the feel ings of the people. GREAT COUNCIL OF RED MEN. Joseph Tyle of This City A grain Chosen Keeper of Wampum.

PROVIDENCE, R. Sept. 10. The forty-seventh annual' session of the Great Council of the United States', of the Im proved Order of Red Men, met in this city this morning. The officers are: A.

H. Pat ton of Massachusetts, great incohonee; R. T. Daniel of Georgia, great senior sagamore; George E. Green of New York, great junior sagamore; Thomas E.

Peckinpaugh of Ohio, great prophet; Charles C. Conley of Pennsylvania, great chief of records; Joseph Pyle of Delaware, great keeper of wampum; E. D. Wiley of Iowa, great tocakon; John W. Cherry of Virginia, great minewa; B.

B. Foster of, Maine, great guard of the forest. There are ninety-eight delegates present, representing thirty-one states. The great incohonee in his annual report gives a resume of the decision made by him on appeals. He reports official visita tions in twenty-nine' states, many of the states having been visited two or three times.

His expense account in propagating the work of the order was $4500. i The report of the chief of records contained the following facts: The receipts for the year were from all sources paid for relief, 902.60; paid widows and orphans, for burial of the dead, invest ments, in tribal belts (cash on hand), $286,970.27. Total wealth of all tribes, $1,525,013.16. The membership report was as follows: Members adopted, reinstated, 1655; admitted by card, 1402; suspended, expelled, 199; withdrawn by card, 1401; died 1133; total membership July 1895, increase during the year 5170; total number of tribes, 1692, an increase during the year of ninety-six tribes. It was reported that there are subordi nate branches of the degree of Pocahontas in twenty-eight states.

A revised digest of the laws was adopted and it' was recommended that the regalia be superceded by emblematical jewels. There was an attempt made to increase the salary of the great chief of records-from $1600 per year to $2000, but, on a point of order being raised it was ruled that a salary cannot be increased during the term of the incumbent. THE CHARGES AGAINST FORNEY. Serious Accusations Upon Which the Marine Officer Will be Tried. WASHINGTON, Sept.

10. The charges gasast Colonel 'James Forney of the Marine Corps were made public to-day. They are four in number-j-falsehood, embezzlement, making and using false papers, and inefficiency In the performance of duty. The specifications under the charges are twelve In number, four under the first charge, one under the second, one under the third, and six under the fourth. The detail of the court to try Colonel Forney is the same as in the case of Cap-itain Sumner, Admiral Beardslee being president.

The trial will begin at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to-day. The Royal Baking Powder, as every cook knows, is always to be relied upon. It is tme of the greatest aids she has. She is always able with the least trouble to make the very finest biscuits, cakes, muffins and crusts, i 1 3.0OO Mechanics In the Parade. PHILADELPHIA, Sept 10.

Decorations in the streets, and the presence of strangers adorned with badges, regalia, and uniforms, marked the beginning to-day of the jubilee of the Order of American Mechanics. The day was occupied with the opening of the sessions of the National Council of the order at Independence Hall, preceded by an address of welcome by Mayor Warwick, and a parade this afternoon of the visiting organisations, numbering about 12,000 men in line. It Took Place From His Late Home Tester- day Morning and Was Largely Attended. The funeral of James Murray took place" from his late home at Fourth and Harrison streets yesterday morning. It was one of the largest funeral ever seen In this city.

and was attended by a number of prominent men who had been associated with Mr. Murray in public life. From the time the remains were first exposed to public view until the funeral procession left the house a constant stream of people passed through. The body rested in a handsome casket, and there were numerous floral offering. High mass was said Sn St.

Paul's -R. C. Church, of which the deceased was a prominent member. The sermon was preacheJ by Father Qulgley, who paid a high tribute to the deceased. He told how he had, 4y hard work, improved his condition and become a prominent man in this city.

Interment was made in the new Cathedral Cemetery. Orphans' Court Session. Another session of the Orphans' Court was held yesterday morning. At the- request pf John K. Bradford, Anna M.

Brad- ford was appointed guardian of George S. Bradford. William Michael Byrne asked to have the record corrected in the matter of the real estate of Hiram E. Lodge. The petition was granted.

Harry Emmons presented the return of the sale of the property of William Chandler, deceased, which was confirmed. Artemas Smith was admitted to practice in the Court of Chancery. Another session will be held on Saturday. City Conrt Cases. In the City Court yesterday morning John Maguire, who was drunk, was ordered to pay a fine of $2 and costs.

Eugene Jefferis, colored, who struck a colored gjrl, paid $10 and costs for the blow. William J. Brown, colored, charged with larceny, was held for a hearing to-morrow. James Oto, on the charge of larceny, was held in $200 bail for court. William II.

Anderson, colored, charged with larceny, was held for a hearing to-morrow. David Powell, charged with violating a market ordinance, was dismissed. Oil- for Philadelphia. i The Wilmington members of the Order of United American Mechanics, who took part in the parade In Philadelphia yester-' day, left town at 9 o'clock in command of Charles A. Foster.

The delegation numbered 150 men and was headed by Hyatt's Military Band. They occupied special cars over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The Mechanics made a good appearance and marcheJ well. They returned from Philadelphia last evening. Mayer Will Case Again Postponed.

The Mayer will case which has been fixed for trial several times before Register Cooch and then postponed was again postponed yesterday. Some of the attorneys were not ready yesterday and so Mr, Cooch pleasantly Informed them that when they got ready to try the case they might inform each other and then come into his office and he would try and accommodate -them with a hearing. Mamie TownsleyDled of Her In juries. Mamie Townsley, the 18-year-old girl who was burned on Monday at the home of J. E.

Thomas at No. 1116 West Eighth street, died at the Delaware Hospital at 6 o'clock last evening. The coroner was notified and the body removed to the home of the girl's relatives. Townsley was burned while attempting to fill the tank on a lighted gasoline etove. Prothonotary Basy.

Prothonotary Woolley is now a very busy man. There. Is always much work to be done in the office before a meeting of the Superior Court and Mr. Woolley is now kept busy. Even warm weather cannot be taken as an excuse to put off the work of the court Warm weather does not seem to bother Mr.

Woolley very much. Y. W. C. A.

Meetings. The rooms of the Y. W. C. at No.

805 West street, are now open every afternoon and evening for the enrollment of members in the various classes. The board of directors will hold a meeting on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. On Monday evening there will be a reception to members and their friends. Union Love-feast to be Held: The union love-feast of all the Methodist churches of the city will be held at Grace Church to-day at 7.45 p. m.

This Is intended to be a preparatory (service for the union revival services which begin at Grace on Sunday afternoon next. Every Methodist pastor and congregation is expected at the love-feast Frederick Knapp's Hand Mashed. Frederick Knapp, a young man living at No. 907 Church street, hai his left hand badly mashed by a piece of steel falling upon it at the worka of the Delaware Pressed Steel Company yesterday. He was taken to the office of Dr.

H. M. Frist, where his Injured hand was attended. He was then sent home. Organ Factory May Locate at Newark There is a prospect of the conlpany whose organ factory was burned at Hagerstown, a few days ago, locating at Newark.

The Delaware town has a factory all ready for occupancy which it would like to dispose of In that way. Door of Hope Meeting. Jrhe regular monthly meeting of tie Door of Hope will be held Thursday, September 12. at 3 p. at the home of Mijs.

Charles W. Howland, Ninth and Broome streets. Cleveland's baking powder i a favorite In Wilmington. It is Pure and Sure and the best that money can buy. The Weather.

Z. James Belt's thermometer yesterday recorded 78 degrees at 9 a. 84 at noon, 84 at 3 p. m. and 82 at p.

m. "The Morning News" thermometer recorded 78 at 9 p. 75 at midnight and 74 at 2 o'clock this morning. Indications For eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware: Fair; possibly local thunder storms in central Pennsylvania; southerly winds. Gossip Growing Oat of the Renewed Brain on the Reserve.

WAITING FOR THE SYNDICATE Assistant Secretary Curtis, Who Went to New York, Had Not Reported Yesterday and the Authorities Were at Sea To the Byndlcato's Advantage to Have Another I sane Before October 1. WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. The Treasury Department is still waiting for some word from the bond syndicate before it really knows what to do. When the syndicate al lowed the reserve to go below the one hundred million mark and did not come, to the Treasury's aid, as usual, Assistant Secretary Curtis was shipped at once to New York to consult with the bankers compos ing the syndicate and learn the situation Curtis has not yet had a chance to report and hence the Secretary is all at sea today.

The Treasury statement -will show the gold reserve to-day as at $98,894,466, but this is really how the gold reserve stood on Saturday for it does not show the withdrawal of $1,200,000 of yesterday, and therefore really ought to be $96,694,466. There have been rumors around the department to-day that another bond issue is in sight, but it is only gossip. The reason given for this statement Is that as the bond syndicate's option on new bonds expires on October 1, it is to their advantage to have another i3sue before that time, so they can secure them under the same terms as the last issue. Some attribute the action of the syndicate in letting the reserve run so low at this time to this reason, and these persons are look ing for another bond issue before long. WASHINGTON, Sept, 10.

Nothing official, as far as can be ascertained, was received at the Treasury Department to-day from representatives of the Belmont-Morgan syndicate whether or not they intended to make good the Treasury's depleted gold reserve. At the close of business to-day the reserve stood, all with drawals deducted, at $97,544,666, or nearly $2,500,000 below what is usually regarded as the reserve limit. In ordinary operations the Treasury lost $16,000 in gold to-day, owing to payments in San Francisco. A small withdrawal of gold at New York for export, $150,000, was also reported late in the afternoon. Treasury officials express no uneasiness over the declining gold reserve, as they feel assured that the syndicate and the New York national banks will not permit it to fall below the limit of confidence.

What the point is shifts daily with the changing conditions. MORE TROOPS FOR CUBA. Further Reinforcements Will Leave Spain for the Island About the Middle of October. MADRID, Sept. 10.

Further reinforcements will start for Cuba about the middle of October. According to the Correspond-encia, the insurgents number 24,000 men. It is proposed by the government to arm the whole colonial army with repeating rifles. The Heraldo publishes a report of an Interview with Senor Casnovas del Castillo, prime minister of Spain, in which the premier expresses confidence that the rebellion in Cuba will be speedily suppressed. In the meantime, he says, reinforcements of 25,000 men are going to Cuba, and, if necessary, more will be sent.

SPANISH TROOPS DYNAMITED. HAVANA, Sept. 10. A despatch from Santiago do Cuba says that a railway train filled with troops en route from Caimenera to Guantanamo was fired upon yesterday by rebels, who also placed upon the track a bomb, which exploded, killing two soldiers and wounding seven. BULLETS FLY IN KENTUCKY.

One Han Killed and Another Wounded by a Mountain Detective. LEXINGTON, Sept. 10. John Wright, son of a noted mountain detective, John Wright, was yesterday attacked at Pikeville by Frank Phillips and Bar ney Atrip, the former a member of one of the Hatfield-MeCoy faction. Wright killed Atrip' and wounded Phillips, whose friends, it Is feared, will feud with the Wrights.

Later, becoming Involved in a quarrel over the affray, William' Bevins was shot and instantly killed by Jefferson Bevins, his nephew. SHOT DEAD BY THE GUARD. Two Deserters Attempt to Escape From Fort CHICAGO, Sept. 10. Privates Williams and Coffee, two deserters, restrained at Fort Sheridan, twenty miles north of here, attempted to escape this morning while working in the rear of the hospital.

Private Christ, who was on guard duty, detected them and "ordered them to halt. They refused and the soldier fired a number of shot3 at them In quick succession, killing Coffee and wounding Williams. Williams succeeded in escaping, although pursued by a number of soldiers. Coffee's body was taken to the fort. The top of his head had been blown completely off, and his dsath was instantaneous.

He was regarded a3 a tough customer, having been recently transferred from Leavenworth, Kansas, here. Williams was from Fort Wayne, near Detroit. A PAPAL NUNCIO IN NICARAGUA. Diplomatic Relations Between the Central American State and the Vatican. WASHINGTON, Sept.

10. A despatch from an official source in Nicaragua states that through negotiations conducted by Mgr. Satolli from this city, Nicaragua has decided to accord diplomatic recognition to the Vatican, and a minister will be accredited to the Vatican and the Pope's representative be given recognition in Nicaragua. For thirty years the Royal has been the standard for purity and strength in baking powders, and has been placed at the head by every board of official examiners, whether state or national. Report That He Has Gained a Foothold in This State.

GOT PART OF THE FOREMAN FARM One Portion of It is in Delaware and the Other in Sfaryland Liquor Could be Sold in Delaware and Pools in Maryland. May be a Racing Conrse. It was reported in Newark and this city last evening that William J. Thompson, the owner of Washington Park, and known as the Duke of Gloucester, on account of his connection with that place, had secured a foothold in Delaware and Maryland as well by a piece of land near Newark. It was said that Thompson had bought a portion of the Forman farm, which lies partly in Delaware and partly in Maryland.

The farm could be excellently situated for racing purposes. Liquor could be sold In the Delaware portion, which would draw crowds from Cecil county, which is now "dry." Under the Maryland law pools could be sold on the Maryland side, while races could be held in both states. plan would avoid the liquor laws of Maryland and the pool law of Delaware, but would allow both to be operated on the same property. The story could not be verified. Thompson is said to have been in this city several days ago and he is known to have a number of friends here, but none of them was able tq say last night whether or not the report of the purchase was correct.

It is also known that a number of race track men had their eyes on Delaware during the session of the last General Assembly, but were unable to secure the passage of their bills, City Solicitor Hairaan Renders an Opinion in a Street and Sewer Case. An opinion rendered by City Solicitor Harman created great Interest at last night's meeting of the street and sewer directors. The case was of Francis S. Bradley, who had applied for the return of $38 which had: been paid when the city had no jtfst claim for the came. It appears that sometime prior to 1888 there was a lien for curb entered again3t some property belonging to Mr.

Bradley. Later the property was sold by the sheriff for other claims. The property was purchased by Bradley and when a hill for the lien was presented he paid it without any dispute. Recently he has applied for the return of the money on the ground that the sheriff's sale had done away with the Heiu Tha. case was referred the city solicitor.

Mr. Harman said that the law on the matter was plain. The sale by the sheriff had really done away with the liens, as the law says that such sales shall do away with "all liens." On the other hand the city solicitor said Mr. Bradley had paid the money without coercion of any kind, and this being Hhe case he could not recover It under the law. In addition to this he said the money could not bs collected, as it wa3 now outside of the limitation act.

The secretary was Instructed to notify Mr. Bradley. of the solicitor's opinion. During the session Mr. Simmons called attention to the fact that Market street betwesn Eighth and Ninth streets will have to be paved this year.

This improvement, he said, is absolutely necessary, and must be done if other improvements have to wait. The weekly pay-roll amounting to $812.32 was passed. The secretary's collections amounted to $363.07. The city treasurer reported a balance of $167,129.44. Sewer permits were granted to Mary J.

Francis, George W. Todd, H. F. Robelen, Maria L. Lippincott, John P.

Springer, Virginia Conner and Michael Malloy. Permission to set curb was granted to St. Patrick's Parochial School and Elmer L. Pierce. A petition was received from Hubert Cassidy asking that the bed of Banning street be condemned, as he wants to build ten houses at Banning and Rodney streets.

The commission will view the place to-day. A communication was received from the Park Commission asking that the approaches to the park at Clayton and West streets be improved. The secretary was instructed to notify the owners of the property adjoining No. 24 school to have a sidewalk laid in front of the lot. The secretary was also instructed to ask the Water Commission when they could meet the Street and Sewer directors In relation to widening the bed of Sixteenth street.

The bidders for laying a sidewalk around the lot at the northeast corner of Eleventh and Lombard streets were as follows: J. Adams, 75 cents a square yard; A. S. Reed and Brother Company, 59 cents a spuare yard; Simmons Brother 80 cents a square yard, and J. T.

McCloskey, 68 cents a square yard. The bid of A. S. Reed and Brother Company specified that, some old bricks would be used and also mentioned the kind of bricks. The contract was awarded to J.

T. McCloskey. Y. M. C.

A. Work for the Winter. The members of the Y. M. C.

A. will shortly complete their programme of work for the winter. A reception will be given the members of the association on next Tuesday evening. An excellent programme will be arranged and refreshments will be served. LOCAL POINTB.

J. T. Clymer has commenced his musical work at the High School. The Select Castle, A. C-.

K. M. will meet in this city on September 24. Health Officer McVty confiscated twenty-four baskets of diseased peaches yesterday. More testimony In the Dougherty tax case heard by Commissioner Macal-lister yesterday.

i William Davidson will give a reception to the Ferd. Fullmer Male Chorus to-morrow, evening. Register Cooch has granted letters testamentary on the estate of Francis Walker to Isadora Ann Walker. VALKYRIE'S QUESTIONABLE TACTICS A Protest Is Filed With tfa Regatta Committee and Whan the Decision Given To-dT It 1 Expected It Will be able to the Defender Difference Between the Time of the Two Yacht. Orer the Ciure Win Only 4 7 Secnmlg.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10. Close jockeying between the British and American combatants for the -America's Cup race off Sandy Hook to-day resulted in an accident to the American boat -which spoiled the race. Fifteen thousand persons, on steamboats, tugs, steam yachts and ocean steamers, sent up a groan of disappointment when that beautiful aluminum and tronze creation was crippled before their eyes. Not all were near enough to see what had happened, but all the yachting sharps said at once an accident to the topmast rigging.

Some remarks were made which would have made ears tingle had they reached the Valkyrie, but Lord Dunraven's boat, after fouling the Defender, -was away cup-hunting. While no one suspects the owner of the visiting yacht of such un sportsmanlike conduct as intentionally fouling the Yankee yacht, yet the way he o-aked his great steel boom over the deck and tore down the other fellow's rigging, and then sailed away at his best pace over the course, was not pleasant to patriotic Americans to contemplate. Prom the first every attempt to secure fair play for the visitor has been made and methods that prevail in English races when an American boat competes are not tried here. The boats in jockeying for the line had shown some of the prettiest work that has been seen here, and when the jockeying resulted In the "Valkyrie obtaining the windward position.as the two boats headed for the line, there was murmurs oiT disappointment in the crown, when it was discovered that Valkyrie had the windward position. Both finally approached the starting line with Valkyrie leading and to the windward of the Defender.

Had both held their courses there would have been no trouble, but anxiety of the British skipper to gat his boat over the aine first, and to wind ward of the enemy, made It a question if he wouia not cross, before the starting gun sounded. To prevent such' a predicament the Valkyrie bore away a trifle and eased out her sheets. The main boom, of the 'Britisher swept over the deck of the Defender, carrying away the topmast shrouds on the starboard side and tearing out the jaws- of-, the spreader. The topmast crackeJ and was badly sprung. Just as the crash came the starting signal was given, and Valkyfie sped away like a rocket.

De fender wai' luffed In the wind, the jibtop-sail lowered, the wreckage removed and Mr. IseHa decided to continue the race. Probably a couple of minutes were wasted making repairs before the boat continued on her course. A protest flag was displayed. and the committee boat showed an answering pennant, Then the gallant Defender and her plucky orew went in pursuit of the British cutter.

But for the accident the race to-day would probably have been one of the finest in the history of the America's Cup contests. Nothing wa3 lacking to make it a memorable affair. The crowds of spectators and the fleet of excursion craft and private yachts were present to lend animation to the scene. There was a good sailing breeze, the sky was clear after the mi3t of the morning had been dispelled, and the ocean was comparatively smooth. It was a good day for Valkyrie, but it would have been a better one for Defender had she not met with an accident.

The weakened topmast of Defender prevented her from carrying the sail that Valkyrie carried, and could not keep the pace set by the Dunraven boat. In the beat of ten miles to windward to the first turn, Valkyrie gained an advantaga of two minutes and fifty-two seconds. At one time she led by fully a mile, but as the wind freshened from the six knots at the start to fifteen at the first turn, and eighteen shortly afterward, the Defender, crippled though she was, began to gain. The second leg of the race was a broad reach, and Valkyrie used a balloon jib topsail, while the people on the Defender had to be content with a baby jib topsail. In spite of her handicap the Defender gained seventeen seconds on the second leg.

On the run home the Defender continued her good work, gaining one minute and seventeen seconds. The time alio wanes of Val- kyrte to Defender Is twenty-nine seconds, and allowing for this, the difference between her time over the course and the Defender's time was forty-seven seconds only. The early morning crowds found the harbor and bay wrapped In fog. A general murkiness filled the air and blew up the city's streets from the river. outlook kept many people at home, but there were many thousands of others who filed down to the water front and embarked upon everything that was going out tosea the race.

Many of the steamboats were5 dagerously overcrowded. regatta committee will not 'decide the protest of Defender to-morrow. It is generally believed that the decision will be in fvvor of Defender. SPURRING THEBI ON. Lord Dunraven.

Extraordinary Promise to ValkyrU'a Crew After Dinner Last Sight. NSW YORK. Sept. 10. The Mail ana Ex press says that after dinner last evening Lord Dnaravea called the captains and crew of Valkyrie III together and made the following extraordinary promise to spur them on to do their best to win tVAner-ica's Cud: "While I feel satisfied that evW man -will do his duty," said Lord Dunraven, ad dressing the sailors and their commander.

I am anxious to encourage you to exert vourself to the utmost. If the cup goes to England by reason of your seaman ship I will pension every man for life, and pay each of you 30 shillings a week so long as each one of you lives. The twenty-six men of he crew broke BROTHERHOOD ASSEMBLY. Meeting at New Castle Well Attended Last Night. The local assembly of the Brotherhood of St.

Anflrew held its quarterly meeting yesterday evening at Immanuel Church, New Castle. It was largely attended by representatives of the various chapters in this city and neighborhood. The devotional exercises were conducted by Bishop Coleman and the Rev. F. M.

Munson. C. M. Curtis of this city presided After the transaction of considerable business a conference was held on the subject of "The Ideal Brotherhood of Addresses were delivered by a number of the delegates and the meeting, which did not adjourn until 10 o'clock, proved very interesting throughout. HARBOR IMPROVEMENT.

Business Men Make a Tiip on the ChristianaMeeting at the United States Engt-. neer's Office To-dsy. A number of the representatives of the business men of this city, who are interested in deepening the Christiana harbor, made a trip over the harbor in the tugboat Taurus yesterday afternoon. Resolutions were passed expressive of their opinions about the character of the needed work, and a meeting with Colonel Payne of the United States Engineering Bureau was appointed; for to-day at noon, at the office of General Smith, engineer jn charge of this district. Peach Shipments The following carloads of peaches were shipped over the Delaware railroad yesterday: t-.

Jersey City 16 15 New England points 2 New York 27 Newark 6 43. 7 13 Baltimore 25 Main line points 23 Various 12 1S9 Previously ...5365 Total to date ......5554 There were no shipments on the same date in 1893, it being Sunday. Town Clock at Its Old Tricks. The town clock is at its vagaries again. For several days it has been about five niinute3 slow.

When it was written up before It was fast. Frequently it refuses to show its face after night and it is no unusual thing for it to have its face so shaded that no one can tell time by it. It was thought that the old clock would do better under the new administratiftn, but it looks as if it was incorrigible. Editor Stahl to Address Sunday Breakfast. The Rev.

Sylvanus Stahl, one of the editors of the Lutheran Examiner, will be present at the meeting cf the Sunday Breakfast Association and Rescue Mission on Thursday evening of this All the members and friends of the association as far as possible are invited to be present. The board of directors are especially invited. Christian Endeavor Convention. The members of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor in the state are making preparations for state convention of the society, which will ba held in West Presbyterian Church on September 25, 26 and 27. The convention is expected to be the largest one ever by the society in this state.

Liberty Firemen's Anniversary. The Liberty Steam Fire Engine Company will celebrate its fifth anniversary at the engine house this evening. The committee is composed of Henry Roller, John Dordan, John May, Michael H. Grant and Gus Roller. $1 to the Conscience Fund.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10. The Secretary of the Treasury to-day received in an envelope post-marked New York, from an unknown person, the sum of $1, which has been deposited fa the Treasury on account sf conscience. Testimony in the Durrant Case. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept.

10. In the Durrant trial this morning the session was consumed with testimony of witnesses who discovered the clothing and other belongings of the dead girl iammanuel Church. The cook should examine carefully the label of the baking' powder and see that she is not imposed upon. If the grocer sends anything but the Royal, send it back, as one cook did five times until she got the Royal. College President to Speak.

The Rev. W. C. Jason, the new president of the State College for Colored Students, will address an educational meetins in Ezion M. E.

Church this evening. A good attendance is.