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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
= DREADFUL EARrnouAhE.
Am Entire City Destroyed and Many
People Killed.


YOKOHAMA, July 30.-A dispatch
received to-day from Eagssaki states that
dreadful earthquake has occurred In the
western portion Of the Island Of Kiou-
Siou
The town of Kumsnato was destroyed.
A great number OF people persisted.
A vast amount of property was also
destroyed.
The Island of Kiou Siou, the scene Of
this destructive earthquake, is the south
ernmost of the three principal islands Of
Japan. 1t is separated from Oorea by
the Strait of Oorea. and from Hondo, the
largest Of the Japanese groups, by the
Strait of Shikoku. The island has an
area of 16, $3.50 square miles, or about one
third that OF Pennsylvania, and its popu
lstion is about 100000.
The island, like all those in the Japan
ese group, is mountainous one, the
chain OF active volcanoes which starts at
the north end Of the Island of Yezo ex-
tending clear to the southern extremity
of Kiou siou. Kumamato, which has
been destroyed by the earthquake, was q
city OF AZ, 900 inhabitants, situated in the
centre of the island of Kiou-Siou, on the
gulf of Simabara. r
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
DAMAGE AT snAFoRD.

Wnshout on the Railroads. Crops
Damaged Last Nights assins
Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal
sEAFoRD, duly 3l.--Fhe sevsrest storm
ever known to have occurred here, struck
Stafford on Sunday afternoon and even
Ing. The tracks OF the p, W. d B. Il. R.,
were entirely submerged with water and
the dirt washed from the high banks
along each side Of the tracks. Workmen
were employed all of Sunday night and
until late hour on Monday morning in
v getting the road in proper running condi-
tion.
a cioud-burst occurred between Sea-
Itord and Laurel which did considerable
aamage to property and crops. The storm
zdaznaRed tha naanh crop to such an ex.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
LAUREL.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
LAUREL Juiy 26.-Farmers in this
neiRhoorhood are quite Respondent over
the financial returns from the blackberry
crop, which has been little better than
strawberries, by which many leading
truckers lost money. Owing to the heavy
and continued raina, the growers were
compelled to leave half of their crops to
rot on the vines, while many OF those
marketed failed to pay expenses. The
farmers say the frequent showers OF early
epring prevented planting and the heavy
rains Of the past month have rendered
the low ground useless for cultivation.
A number OF corn fields which are In
low ground have not been narrowed, and
are consequently filled with grass which
has smotnered the corn, while other
fields are completely drowned ont. There
will not be more than two. ffths OF the
usual yield OF com: Taking all things
in consideration the outlook in Sussex
county is deplorahle.
Mrs. Luther Kennerly, an aged and
highly respected lady was taken danger
ously ill last week while visiting her
daughter Mrs. + B. Riggin. Her life
was at frat despsired of. but hopes are
now entertained of her recovery.
LAUREL July 29-The Rev. g. r.
Baoohus delivered a very instructive as
well as interesting lecture at the M. 2.
Church yesterday, taking for his subject,
"BusneEs in religion" Mss Emma
4 Baaurs, who has been confined to her room
for several weeksis conValescing-Mrs. O.
I W. Kenney who has been in very poor
health for the past three months, will spend
the remainder of the heated season with her
parents near Greenwood. Mrs. W. NJ.
4 Needles spent Sunday in town with her
husband Miss Nellie Morris who has
been visiting friends in town has returned
\ to her home near ning'on-The
family OF r. G. Moore have returned
from Rahoboth-Ed. Adams John Cord
ray and Wm. Windsor, spent Sunkay in
Wiltnington--m Mrs. Annie Moore Is Sum-
merlng st Rehobn'h
LAUREL, July 80. lne trouble that
bas BEEN brewing in the Gazstte office for
several weeks eliminated yesterday In
the discharge Of the entire force. For
the past three weeks. during the sickness
and absence of the editor, the paper has
been from one to three days late. Yes
terdsy M. Kenney demonstrated with the
men, who in turn were quite indignant
and abusive. They were then discharged
and their places will BIZ filed at once.
Persons living on Front street were
much alarmed yesterday by the rapid
rise of Adams u 90. g pond which emptiet
into Laurel river, which was filled TO its
utmost. As it was Front street wa
flooded with depth of three feet il
many places. The residents had tc
either remain in doors or use skifs.
LAUREL. July S0.-Bob Hayes, student
Of st. Johns College, Annapolis, Md.
who is spending the vacation with bill
mother, Mrs. George w. Johnson, fel
while playing yesterday and broke MI
arm.
Diphtheria Is prevalent in many Of thu
small towns in the county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
ELKroN, July 81 Jeremiah Kitten
house, we'll. known farmer of the Ninth
district, dad Sunday evening from the
effects Of stroke OF paralysis. Hs was
81 years old.
Alillicent Shippers, a colored woman OF
this town, died his week aged tO2 years.
she was native of New CASTLE county,
Del, being born at Rays mills near
Newark in l7a7.
II, = roib.rt, Esq Of the Ctcis Wig
sent word by cable on Sunday OF his safe
arrival on the other side of the Atlantic.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
IN KENT COUNTY.

Damage IN s'rops-Enrly Peaches
EEur,- uisgnstcd Campers.
Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal.
DOVER, July 3l.--Ho serious damage
has been done by the recent rains in
Kent county. They have delayed the
farmers in thresbing their wheat and in
some sections the wheat has sproatsd
and is growing in the shocks. The early
peaches are greatly damaged from the
rains, as they are not in good condition
to market, and are selling at Wyoming
and FELTON, for the astonishinRly low
price OF 25 and 80 cents per basket.
William johnson, who was shocked
BY lightning yesterday, has almost wholly
recovered.
The tenters at Penrose camp are dis
eusted with the weather. as the mud ia
ankle deep on the circle. Many are think
ing of moving home. d.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

The Fl sat in IN oppa lot oack Of O. W,
Rowland sresidenee, Broome atrset above
Eighth, on Monday night Was between
two we'll Known young men who are try
ing to gam the affections Of an attractive
young lady. One Of the principals was
tall and slender while the other was Ghort
and stout. After eight ronnds OF punoh-
ing the stout chap was given the battle
and he now expects to continue his at
tsntions to the mai5sn unmoleRted,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Tins Vest Chester News ssyd: There
are now making for the mills Of Huston
q Sons, Oostesville, iron manufacturers,
pair of shears which, when completed,
1t is said will Q tine largest in the world
the blades uttlng q slice eight feet
long. They will be used for cutting
sheet iron and are now being cast. /,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Special Dispatch TO Gazette and Journal.
MIpDLETowN, July 3l.-rhe rainfall
was exceedingly heavy here last night.
No damage is reported thu, far today.
The crops, however, are badly injured,
the corn suffering very severely by the
deluge. O. j. f.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
DUHER.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
DOVER, Juiy 26.-Mrs. N. a, Eoisn-
field. one OF the Oldest and most re-
spected citizens Of this town died sud
denly ut the residence OF her son-in law,
II, q. Collision yesterday afternoon aged
70 years. She has been ailing for some
time past, and was able to DO up in the
morning, but was taken very i'll while sit
ting in chair and died in few minutes
Of heart trouble. interment tomorrow
afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Tue dredging of the Ohristisna this
year, the contract for which will be
awarded to the National Dredging Com
pany of this city will include channel
l50 feet wide and Is feet below low water
mark, beginning at the jetty and ex-
tending to the jackson Il Sharp COM
pany's works. The appropriation avail
able for the work 10 Sa9.60u. As...a..a.-..s4ss
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
Camp-mecting E1curslon TraIns.

For the accommodation OF people de-
string to attend Joanna Heights end
Brapdywine summit camp-meetings the
Wilmington & Northern Railroad Dom
pany will run special trains, leaving
Water and French streets at z q. M, on
Sunday next and the Sunday following.
Returning, these trains will leave
Grauogue at 6 80 p. m. Excursion tickets
to Joanna Heights and return, good to
and ON August 18th, are now on sale.
Beginning tomorrow exnursian tickets to
Gr8nogua and return, good to and on
August 17sh, can be had for 80 cents
each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Special Dispatch to Gazette and journal.
CLAYTON, July 3l.--The Baltimore &
Delaware Bay railroad 10 so badly DAM
aged by washouts that the excursion that
was to 60 from Clayton TO-DAY had to be
postponed. A. g. o., in.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

The body of Emory Stone, who was
drowned in Leeds creek, Tslbot county,
Md, Monday, while swimming, was re-
covered Tuesday, after many hours
search for it. 1t was found very near
the place whore he disappeared. ..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Dover, July 30.--E L. Jones & Co..,
have a large force OF meu laying four
inch water main no New street.
The remains of Mrs, Lowber, wite of
ex Representative z. &, Lowber OF Little
Greek hundred, were inferred in lakeside
cenetsry yesterday. She had been suffer
ing from a oslloer for the past two years.
Peaches are being shipped from Wyom-
ing in large quantities.; thrse and half
carloads were shipped yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
LIN REs.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
LEwEs, July 25 The picnic of the
Lewes NJ. Z. Sunday school in Lodges
woods yesterday was very enjoyable
affair. The grove ia about two miles
from town and the school was conveyed
thitner in large farm wagons, dearborns
and hacks, leaving the church at 3
o'clock and making parade through the
principal streets. A large number went
out in the afternoon, and as the day was
fine all were jolly and happy.
The Presbs terrain Suuday-school will
picnic at Rehoboth Beach on August 18Th.
Mrs Susan Marsh, widow of the late
DR.. Erasmus D. Marsh, died at the resi-
dence OF her son. DR.. Joseph w. Marsh,
near Lewes, on Tuesday morning, aged
IS years. She was native of Gloucester
county, New Jersey, but has resided at
the old Marsh homestead all her married
life. Her funeral will occur this after
noon at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church,
the Rev. Mr.. Laverty officiating. Inter
ment In the old Marsh family cemetery
in Eehoboth.
MIR. Smith, the postal clerk for the new
route between Lewes and Rehoboth, has
not appeared. The mail goes down all
the same and is hadled by the Lewes and
Harrington clerk.
LEwEs, July 27.-woolsey Hudson, an.
other aged and respected Citizen of tht;
plaee, died on Tuesday about noon. He
had been member of the NJ. L. church for
, about Gu years and had lived an exemplary
I life. His age was 81 years. HIS occula'
tlon was farming until few years ago
since which ha lived In Lewes. He had
TWO sons, Joseph W. and Cornelius, minis
tors In the Philadelphia NJ. Il. Conference
The custodian OF the fund for the fami.
lies OF the lost pilots OF the Turley has ap-
proprIa'ed part of 1t to the relief OF Celia
Alien, widow OF one Of the crew, who las
been destitute.
LEwEs July 31.-The excessive raint
in lower Delaware have quite discouraged
the farmers and fruit growers. Some Of
the largest fruit and grain growers are
leaving their fields and orchards to the
mercy of the elements. In many parts
Of Sussex and several counties in Mary.
land tilleble lands are entirely under
water and With favorable weather the re
mRinder of tine season no crops can bf
raised Mr.. Short, the Sussex ''corn
king,n it is reported, has abandoned his
extensive fields and discharged his hands.
In the vicinity of Loves it may not be SC
bad, but all OF the wheat crop is more OF
less damaged During one week of clear
weather since harvest few have tbreshed
and housed their crop in partially
DAMAGED condition. The bulk of the crop
is still in the Shock in the field, sprouted
and hardly worth threshing. Some o.
the fields OF corn are injured past re-
covery While some on higher land is doing
better. Few peaches and damaged Rraic
crops make the farmers Of Sussex have
the blu indeed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
MAnK Err QUOTATIONS.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PHtLADELrHtG. July 31.-Flour, old winters.
scarce, firm; new; dull, Pennsylvania extra,
So. 0a3.3O.
Wheat, firm, quiet; No. 9 red, S6as6Hc.
Corn. firm; No. ., 45n46c.
oats quiet, weak; No. . white, 34,xc.; No. q
mixed, 30iS a3lc.
Bran, DUH. m"M.
Baled hny, steady.
Baled rye straw, new, S13. 30
Butter, dull; Pennsylvania creamery extra,
1sc.
Eggs, firm; Pennsylvania hrsts, 14kalbc.
Cheese. dull.
Petroleum, dull.
Potatoes, steady, 30a35c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
DELAWARE CITY.

Special Correspondents %t Gazette and Journal
DELAWARE CRY, Juiy % "A crook sold
number Of bogus excursion tickets at
Wilmington yesterday which were repre-
scented as being good to Augustine Pier
and return.
The engine at the creamery belonging
70 Arthur Colburn was somewhat injured
by It's boiler bursting last night. The
engine wns being tested at the time.
Fortunately no one was injured.
A mad dog ran through town last
night and after having bitten several
dogs escaped,
The door at Alexandsr's building, lately
occup ed by Chris Carter, ia being fitted
mp 40 q hall and will be used by the order
knights Of the Golden Eagle.
George B Money is erecting hand
some dwelling on Clinton sire t.
DELAWARE CRY July %, Arthur Lin
etiGk Of Philadelphia, is q guest of the
Misses CLARK at tGrsenlea Place"-Miss
Katie Borges.is spending few days in
Philadelphia Edward Ayers OF Will.
mington has returned home from short
visit to bis slater here-Mrs. Maxwell Of
Nav York, widow of Sergeant Maxwell
OF Fort Delaware, ia visiting here-Miss
Ridingtou has returned to Wilmington
! from visit to Miss Smith-Mr. and Mrs
Kueger have returned TO Philadelphia
\. O. Tiiliston has gone to Washington
for a fortnight-Jacob Pennington OF Phil
aielphia, ia visiting his uncle-Patrick
Joyce Of Riimipgton,is visiting relatives.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal.
LEwEs, July 3l.--,No material damage
has We. been caused in this neighborhood
by the storm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

New CASTLE, July 3l.-The board of
education met In regular session LAST
night, President Eliason in the chair.
The committee on finance reported 1920
in bank to the credit of the board with
orders paid. An order was directed 10
be drawn for SIS G3 interest due William
Herbert. After some discussion over The
proposed $4,000 appropriation for the
erection OF new school house, during
which MIR. Ferris. who is also d member
OF the trustees OF the New Castle common,
said he thought there was no probability
of the trustees making any Improvements
in school property this year, the board
adjourned.
George CLAY and wife and Peter
Whalen, wife and daughter Of Phila-
delphia, who have been visiting James
B. TomAn OF the United States Hotel, re-.
turned home yesterday.
Hugh Sheridan, watohmRn of the
Ninth street crossing OF the r., w & B..
railroad, is on visit to friends 10 PhjlA-
deipbia.
William Deakyne and family went TO
Blackbird yesterday to attend the funeral
OF the mother OF Mrs. Deakyne
The advance agents OF I. X. Burk 8
CIRCUS were in tor to-day aiyettsing
the show which exhibits on the battery
Wednesday, August Tth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Almost "A Ciaud-bnrst mt SMYRNA.
Special Dispatch to Gazette and Journal.
sMYRNA, July 3l.-The heavy down.
pour of rain continued here last night
and this morning. At midnight thsre
was almost cloud burst. Many corn
field were submerged, and farmers are
unable TO do any work. The streets are full
OF water, the atmospheric ia heavy and
there is no prospect of clearing.
A. G. O., in.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

ming W ptluS IA Nlcif pehShth lacy hAo
of good size and color but few have been
ship ped ~ yet but next week TrothS will
be on and will be shipped BY the COM
mission men. Prices are low.
| MrLFoRp, July 26 The street commits
sioner has had the grass cleaned out Of
most OF the cutters this week. Now they
| look fairly we'll and will carry of the
wster should there be any more heavy
rain. The last rain overlooked the streets,
SO that it was impossible to pass in some
places.
Fishing for trout With hook and line is
getting to be favorite pastime for many
merchants out for days sport. One
morning this week Messrs. James Welch,
George Hall, James Pierce and William
v. Supple caught ~ large trout at
Slaughter Beach with hook and line.
Nearly every day gentlemen 60 down to
this popular resort for days sport,
The schooner Annie RUSSELL Captain
Bendrixon, is being repaired ut Abbotts
dry dock and will be put in thorough
condition.
s. W. Darby still continues to ship
pine pilings to Philadelphia. This weak
he has sent four more barges loaded with
this freight.
M1LFoRD, July 29.--Dr. Pleasauton has
rented the rooms in Sonth Milford lately
occupied by Mrs. Weeks and will nave
| them fitted up TOR an Office.
The city camp in Swain'5 woods waa
not very well pAtroniz d yesterday owing
to the rainy weather, buG it promises 10
be , sucoess.
william Taylor OF Middletown has par
| chased tho timDer on tha watson farm near
Lincoln City, owned by G. L, Pierce and ],
S. SNORT, for ~ $50. There are about l3J
acres, covered by d heavy growth OF oak,
pine and white cedar. samuel g. Fisher
| Of Glendale has the contract 10 nRul the
logs 10 Lincoln, where they Will be cut into
railroad and snip timber
j. w. Abbott's shipyard will soon be In
operation again he has the contract for
schooner 1876 feet kes, 81 teet beam and ~
feet depth % hold. TIE ftsme ls nearly
ready md VIII be laid as soon us possible.
MmroRD, July 20.-Georga Donovan
died very suddenly at Lis home near
Houston on Sunday morning from the
bnf6ting of blood vessel. he arose in
the morning to make fire and before
no had lighted it he dropped upon the
door and expired before noon, not re.
gaining consciousness. Iutarnent this
afternoon at BErrett's Chapel.
Qqite large shipment Of peaches was
mace yesterday from this depot. About
three carloads we're distributed between
Philadelphia, New York and Hartford.
MILFORD, July 3i.-Ge2rFs Clifton,
colorsd, was brought bptore Esquire
Fowler this morning charged with steal
4 ina shirt from the house OF William
Linde yesterday afternoon. While Lin,
die and family were away from home
Clifton brose open window and took
tue shirt from a clothes basket, lie was
held in 800 bail for corrt, in default OF
~ 49, Il. ~. ...I
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Is peculiar medicine. 1t is carefully prepared
from sarsaparilla. Dandelion, Mandrake, Dock,
Ppsissewa, Juniper Berries, and other well.
known and valuable vegetable remedies, by o
peculiar combination, proportion and process.
giving to Hoods sarsaparilla curative power not
possessed by other medicines. 1t effects remark
able cures where other preparations fail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

Special Correspondence Of Gazette ana Journal
MILFogD, July rs. -FarnetB are o-gta-
ming TO bring IN their peaches They are
OF good size and color but few have been
ship ped ~ yet but next week Troths will
be on and will be shipped BY the COM
mission men. Prices are low.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
Hoods SarsapariEia

Is the best blood purifier before the public. 10
eradicates every impurity, and cures Scrofula,
Salt Rheum, Boils Pmpes. all Humors. Dys-
pepsia. Biliousness, Sick Headache, Indigestion.
General Debility, catarrh, rheumatism, Kidney
and Liver Complaints overcomes that tired feel
In,r rreates an onnetite and huilds in the systeta
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

New CASTLE. DEL, July 30.-R. r
Morrison the contractor, has commenced
the work OF repairing the long wharf at
the Delaware iron Works, which was
badly damaged by the storm of May 3lst.
The funeral of David wilson, who died
on Saturday, took place from his sous
residence on Front street this morning
ieryicrs were conducted at the house by
the Rev. E L. Hubbard, Phi. D. The
remains were taken to the Wilmington
and Brsndywine cemetery for interment.
The pal bearers were james M. Wise,
Jr, L. E Eliason, Il. o. Gordon and
Thomas Frazer.
The monthly meeting of the Board of
Education will be held to night.
Personal: Mrs. Sheriff Allen is 70
iourning at Ocean Grove, N. J.-Mrs. N
a. Adams and Master Albert q. Wilson
left this morning for Woods Holl, Mass +,
TO visit the family of George G. David,
formerly OF this city. They will bs away
about three weeks-J. Herbert DUNCAN
OF Reading, Pa, is visiting his parents in
this city--Mesritt P. Hastings and wife
OF Wilmington, who have been visiting
relatisea in this city, returned home yes
terday-Mr8. A. A. Watson of Dover is
the quest of New Castle friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Has met peculiar and unparalleled success ut
home. Such has become its popularity in Lowell,
Mass. where It Is made, that whole neighbor-
hoods are taking it at the same time. Lowell
druggists sell more OF Hoods Sarsaparilla than
Of all other sarsaparillas or blood purifiers.
Sold by druggists. 81; six for IS. Prepared only by
G. /. HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell. Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-01

LAUREL. July s0.-Bob Hayes, student
Of st. Johns College, Annapolis, Md,
who is spending the vacation with his
mother, Mrs. George w. Johnson, fell
while playing yesterday and broke mis-
arm.
Diphtheria Is prevalent in many Of the
small towns in the county.