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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
TWO rRsrear ys4INs COLLIDE.
The Wreckage of Eight Cars Strewn
Over the Track.

The Wreckage of Eight Cars Streyvn
Over the Track.
A south bound extra freight train about
3 o'clock this morning ran into the rear
OF another freight train near Charlsstown,
on the p, w. q B. railroad, about az
miles below this city. The moving train
was in charge of Engineer w. d. Strick-
land Of this city, and when he saw that
the catastrophe could not be ayerted he
jumped and escaped with slight injuries.
The crash was terrific and the wreck
age from about eight cars was atrewn
over both tracks, blocking traffic for
about six hours. The cars were loaded
with general freight. Several train
hands were slightly bruised in the COLL
sion, but nobody was seriously hurt.
The Baltimore train which should leave
this city at $50 q. IN. did not reach here
until 10 O'Clock and ths accommodation
train which leaves here at $40 q. N. was
else sa t aaaugg late.
The cause of the accident was not
stated, but 1t was rumored to be due to
the carelessness OF an operator In allow
ing both trains in the same block OF the
same time.
p, W. & B. engine No. IS. which figured
In the collision, was brought to this city for
repairs. The damage by the wreck Is esti-
mated from $4,000 to $1,000. Train No.
III had passed on TO tue block and then
stopped on account OF hot boxes. Train
No. SIS, William Strickland, engineer. and
George b. Country, conductor, pulled down
on her at the rate OF 80 miles an hour. The
smash-up was terrific, several cars being
strewn on the north bound track and the
balance hurled down an embankment. The
operators at North East claim that they
passed In the trains according to orders,
while at Charlestown, three miles away, 1t
was claimed that no answer was sent In
that III had passed the block. There was
considerable excitement among the people
Of Oharlestown. A number, however, were
rewarded for their early rising by getting
new hats from the wreck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
KILLED AT q GRADE oaoss1NG.
Almost an Exact Duplicate of III
NeNynRri TrnRenY.

Almost an Exact Duplicate of the
Newport Tragedy.
James Mccartney, farmer 65 years
old, living in Concord township, and his
grandson, boy IL or 10 years, were
killed at the grade crossing at FELTON,
station on the Baltimore d Ohio railroad
about II miles above this city on Satur-
day morning. Mccartney was driving to
Chester in light dearborn with some
market produce and reached the crossing
just az south bound Washington
express train came along at a high
rate of speed. The station agent
saw the impending collision and gave
warning cry, but too late. just as the
horse was midway on the track, the train
struck them. The boy was killed in.
stantly, being thrown or carried about
100 yards from the scene Of the accident.
Mccartney was picked up alive but ex.
pired in abont 10 minutes. The horse
was killed instantly and the wagon
smashed TO splinters. Several accidents
have occurred at this crossing which is
uneusrded and said to be dangerous.
This accident is similar to the one by
which the three victims recently lost
their lives at the Newport crossing on the
p, W. IL B. railroad several weeks ago,
the circumstances attending It and even
the ages of the victims being almost the
same.
Mccartney leaves a wife and several
children, two Of whom are employed as
school teachers at Pullman, Ill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
GrRARD UNDER ARREsT.

The PhilanthEOpist Once lnlpris-
Oned i'm a Jail at Lewes for Debit
A special from Lewes to the Philadel-
phia Inquirer says: The anniversary OF
the birth of Stephen Girard recalls an old
story of him that Is told by the old in
habitants OF this town.
Shortly after the massacre at San Do
mingo, Girard, who WAS doing business
on rather small scale in Philadelphia,
started on his famous trip 70 the former
place. Storms in the Delaware Bay were
encountered by the vessel upon which he
had taken passage, and It was driven to
| take refuge in Lewes creek, the Delaware
Breakwater at that time not having been
dreamed Of. The storm not abating, the
vessel was necessarily detained at Lewes
for several days. Girsrd's fortunes
at that time were not of the
best, and during the interval of
the vessels stay ~ Lewes some
of his creditors in PHILADELPHIA sent a
messenger on horse to Lewes, then the
county seat of Sussex, and swore out
writs for his arrest and imprisonment.
These writs were placed in the hands of
Gen. Thomas Fisher, who was then
sheriff OF that county, to be served.
Fisher at once repaired to the hotel,
which ia still standing, to serve the writs.
Upon making his business known to Mr..
Girard, ths latter broke out in fit of
rage and struck at the sheriff with large
Spanish knife, but the sheriff parrIed the
thrust with counter stroke on Girard's
elbow with cane and with the other
hand laid out Philadelphis's future mill
lionaire on the floor. He was taken to
the old county Jail and kept In durance
vile for three days. At the end of that
time word was sent to Philadelphia, /,
friends of Girard's arrived, gave bail for
his appearance at the ensuing term of the
court, and Girsrd proceeded on his way
to San Domingo, from which he returned
SO wealthy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

CAMBRIDGE, Nd. May 2l.-Ths neces-
gary anount of stock has been subscribed
for the Incorporation Of second national
bank in Cambridge. A desirable cite
will be purchased and work begun on
the new bank building within short
time. The building will be of brick and
of commodious roportions, with fire.
proof vaults and modern appliances. The
capital stock ia $4,000, divided into
shares Of 800. ALI the stock, with the
exception of several Thousand dollars,
was subscribed in Dorchester county.
Among the Stockholders are Governor
jackson, Judge O. N. Goldsborough, ex-
Governor Henry Lloyd, d. NJ. Henry,
DR., William +. Applegarth, James Wal
lace, A. j. Foble, A. H. Bsyly, Jr, DIR.
|. II. Houston, L. Il. McNamara, j. W.
Horny, I. O. Bennett, e. G. Hopkins, q.
Lehman, Joseph Fl. johnson, Webb s.
Brother and others.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
Port PENN.

spe,ial Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
PoHT PENN, May l7.-William McMullan,
ST., is suffering from an attack of infiatn-
matory rheumatism. Mr.. MeMullen will be
81 years old In July.
The first quarterly conference will COM
vene at the NJ. L. church Saturday. June
preside and preach to the congregation the
following afternoon.
The price OF shad IL advancing. They
are now Si3 per hundred.
The Port Penn hotel has been repapered
in Its various departments.
Elan Page has reason to be proud Of
litter of five fox terrier pups which will be
on exhibition ut the next dog show In vii.
mington.
James and Neal Conrad caught IA stur.
geon on Monday last, which amounted to
more than $50 for the day. Bayard Fisher
caught II on Wednesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
A DELAWARE APPoISrEE.
Henry o. Pickles Appointed a Re
ceIver of Public Moneys.

Henry o. Pickles Appointed a Re-
celver of Public Moneys.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Washington states "The President to-
day appointed Henry O. Pickles of Della
ware receiver of public moneys ct Fol-
som, N. M.
The appointee is president of the
Pickels Foundry and Heater Company
and is son Of ex-ooIlector of Customs
Picksls. He is prominent member of
the Young Mems Republican Club of
which he has served term as president.
and is an ultra Higgins Republican.
The compensation of the post is $500
per ennum with fees and commissions
prescribed by law; the total salaries, fees
and commissions not to exceed SIS, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
Opened for .he season.

I. @. Gillette, late OF the Oolonnade
Hotel, Philadelphia, has leased the Hotel
Normandie, corner Of Atlantic and Penn
sylvanis avenues, Atlantic City, and
opened the house for the season on Sat
urday last. This hotel is owned by Clerk
of the Peace l.. Il. Cochran. and is popu-
lar with large number of Delawareans
who sojourn by the sea during the sum-
mer. 1t will be ably managed in all de-
partments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
Off for EGurOpe.

George v. Massey, Esq, after finishing
his argument in the railroad damage case
in superior court, returned to Dover in q
special train. He started to take the reg.
ular so express, but the street car on
which he rode to the station being de-
layed, the train left before his arrival, A
special train, engine and one car, was
then ordered out, and at 4.40 o'clock he
started for Dover. Tuesday Mr.. Massey,
accompanied by his family, went to New
York, and yesterday they left for an ex.
tended trip to Europe. They expect TO
return about the middle of August.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

Il. G. Vernon, 81, of Swarthmore Col
isge, son of otley Vernon of MT. Cuba,
Del, won the general excellence medal at
the Pennsylvania intercollegiate sports.
BE won first in the gao yards, hurdle, in
26 seconds; first in the 220 yards dash, in
% 3-5 seconds, and second in the 100
yards, hurdle, in 18 seconds. These are
remarkable performances. Vernon will
be sent to New York to contest in the
national intercollegiate games.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

Preston T. Algard, son Of John j.
Algard, we'll known farmer and con.
tractor Of Elk township, Chester county,
Pa, living close to Che state line, waa
killed by lightning Tuesday afternoon.
The young man was altering steel track
in the scalehouse when struck. One OF
his shoes was torn from his foot
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

A New York exchange Gays: It turns
out that the lawyers "milked the COW" in
the Myrs CLARK Gaines case. 1t is underL
stood in Washington that the heirs have
very little interest in the supreme court
Judgment in their behalf, since the little
lady litigant in whose name the suit was
won had made over tolawyers and money
lenders great deal more than the amount
of the Judgment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

General orders from the adjutant-gen-
erals office published before Troop B
Tuesday night accepted the resignation OF
Thomas b. Rice, captain commanding.
The order expressed the fact of the eI-
captains honorable discharge. The resie-
nation was sent to the generals Office two
weeks ago. The order further says that the
troop must elect successor on Wednes.
day evening, May 29tb, at 8 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

QuEENsFowN, May 2g.--The Inman line
steamship City of Paris. which left New
York on Wednesday, May 18th, passed
Brow Head at 1915 p. IN. last night, hHving
crossed the ocean In the phenomenal tins
OF days and % hours, beating her VEST
ward trip by one hour and seven minutes.
All effort will bs made to land her passens
gers In London this evening-one weela
after leaving New YORK;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

Warmers Chapel, Browntown, Sun
day.school, recently under the auspices
OF the Reformed Church of the Covenant,
has been purchased by Bethany Baptist
Church. There existed some competition
among the denominations as to who
should acquire the location, there being
no place of worship within ten blocks,
Wesley M. 3. Chapel being the nearest.
Tho building Is Il story frame.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
Kenneth souare,, Ponu,n,,o,

A ce sus of Kenneth Square, Pc, Just
completed gives the population as 1858,
Of which 1,20l are white and 1877 colored.
OF the white population, Ell are males
and $50 females; of the colored, 7G males
and 81 femsles--S42 of the inhabitants
are over 81 years old aud SIC under. In
1880 the population OF the town num-
bered l,004.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
New Stean,5oat service.

The steamer Kent arrived at Salisbury
Md, Tuesday on her first trip from
Baltimore since the newly-arranged
schedule went into etfsct, giving daily
boat to the route. The business men and
farmers along the line ars much elated %
the prospect OF permanent daily line.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
Heavy Rainfall ON ,he Peninsu

tehVY hhfntali ON thc Peninsula
SALISBURY, MD, May 21.-The heaviest
rainfall known to the people of the west
ern part of Wicomicc county for the last
30 years fell in that section yesterday.
Growing crops were submerged and all
progress In farming has been abruptly
checked. At Barren Greek Springs the
highways were badly washed and made
almost impossible. A bridge which spans
an arm of Barren creek near the mineral
springs was set afioat and the creek itself
became so swollen at this point that the
water rose nearly four feet above the
ordinary level of the stream. The earth
was swept away on either side OF the
channel for several feet. Throughout
the downpour the utmost calm prevailed.
and this made the results of the storm
less disastrous than thsy might otherwise
have been. In other parts of the country
moderate rain is reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

Jerman j, McMullen, for 30 years past,
connected With the local baggage office OF
the r., W. Il B. railroad, Tuesday morning
started baggage express to and from the
railroad stations, steamboat wharves and
residences. He has established su offices
at Beetem's, Belts and Watson's drug stores
and he reports business as brisk Tor es-
ginning,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

G. Turner, the p, W. & B. gate tender
at French street crossing, takes oonsid-
cradle pride in showing an old piece OF
paper giving the guard detail Of the 175th
Pennsylvania Regiment on january cath.
1863 His regiment was then quastered
at Fort Hill, Little Washington, N. O.,
which had just been taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
A Wilmington steamer Rurned.

The steamship johns Hopkins, owned
by the Merchants q Minera Transporta-
tion Company Of Baltimore, was burned
to the waters edge at Baltimore Monday
night. She was built by the Harlan q
Hollingsworth Company In 1873 and was
1888 feet long, 50 feet beam and l6 feet
depth Of hold and i.47I gross tonnage.
She piled between Baltimore and Boston
and was valued Of $3.50, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

A new line of steamboats, is proposed
to ply between Longport and Somers
Point, N. j., and Lewes, stopping at Sea
Isle City and Cape May Point, connect
ing with the steamer Republic at the lat
ter place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

ACEUss l1t WUcth IN q H4Hhe~YhCHtHJ
BosroN, May 22.-The life-boat yacht
Neversink left here on Monday, bound
for Paris, where she will be placed on ex-
hibition. Captain Josiah Lawler is in,
command of her, and Hans Hansen and
Edward s. Mckinley accompany him.
The Neversink is keel boat, So feet over
ell, 80 feet on the Water-line, 10 feet beam
and s feet inches draught, with plum
sim and yawl rig, and carries stores
enough for SO days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

Section Boss George W. Ooyle Of the
p, W. d B. railroad. Monday morning
found an unknown crazy man lying ON
the north bound track between Holly
Oak and Bellevue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
a Rnn,,cst ~ a1.nnn.

The Female Benevolent Society %
Wilmington, Delaware, acknowledges
through its treasurer, the receipt OF
$4,000, from Edward Belts, executor, q
bequest from the late Mary 4. Pussy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

The assessed vaiue of real estate I'm
Berk's county, Pa, is $50, 626, 1881, Of
which $2S, CTS 964 is in the city OF Read
ing. Lancaster county, Pa. assesses its
taxable real estate at ST., 2O3, 62S,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

So '~A"S ~" HAtesShEGFs
William Hanna of Russellyille, an old
soldier, has received an appointment as
messenger in the office of the supervising
architect at Washington, D. O.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23

. A. B. Entriken was Tuesday appointed
postmaster, fourth class, at OentrevilIe,
vice 4. Daltop, removed. The salary Of
the office last year was $l2S.29.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
EIKTOR.

-
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
ELKToN, May 16.--The third anniver-
ssry of the Elkton W. O. I. was
held last evening at the residence OF
Mrs. John e. Alexander, on North street.
The Isev. DR.. Osmond Of the Presbyterian
Church delivered an address. Miss
Maggie Hill read an essay and Day CANT
well gave reading. Solos were rem
dered by Miss Clara Scott and Mrs.
Daniel Harvey, Jr., and the Misses Ter
rell sang duet. The Rev. Charles Hill
offered prayer. Reports of the super
intendents Of the various departments of
work were read.
The newly. elected board Of town COM
nlissiouers organized on Tuesday night.
John u. Alexander was elected president
and Joseph L. Wells secretary and
treasurer. Harry Thomas was appointed
lamplighter.
ELKToN, May 22.-HiesteT Hess. Esq,
trustee, yesterday sold at public sale the
property of the late George Haines. The
home farm, containing 81 acres, one mile
from Port Deposit. 1t was purchased by
j. Harvey Rowland for So, 700. A small
farm Of 10 acres was bought by Jacob
Tome for 1915.
b. Klaff OF Philadelphia, has been
lodged in jail in default Of payment Of
fine for peddling with horse and wagon
without having license.
A man who Is evidently insane was ar
rested here this week and placed in jail.
He uan give no Intelligent account OF his
recent movements. He gives his name
as Henry Gregsten and states that he is a
native of the Ionian Islands and more
recently resident Of Canada.
Linda Woolley, the interesting 6.years-
old daughter OF George s. Woolley of
Chesapeake City. died on Monday Of
effusion OF the brain.
A party of four Bohemisns from Bal
timore, were in Elkton yesterday. They
had visited Bohemia Manor, in this
county, being in search of information
concerning Augustine Hermann, who
founded settlement there. The in
formation is to be used in life OF the
great Hermann, to be published soon.
Personal: Il. Allie Price of Chicago,
and Il. Clinton MoOabe of Baltimore, are
visiting friends heEe-Mrs. Whitney of
New York is visiting the Misses
Walmesly Mr.. Foard Of California is
visiting his brother, James L. Foard of
this town--Miss Wilkinson OF Virginia
has been Visiting the Misses Foard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-05-23
DopRE.

Special Correspondence of tiaze,te and .Iorrn,i
Down, May l6.--The store hoa., II
I'll Harrington, occupied by Honey i
Oo., ct Harrington, was destroyed by Ar
on Tuesday night. The stock of goods
was also consumed, which was insured
for $4,000; building uninsured. The
store house OF Thomas Sharp was Mao
burned but the stock Of goods was
saved Insurance on the building, 81. 400
Richardson & Robbins are now can.
ming large Quantities Of asparagus.
George =. Scuse, proprietor Of tina
National Hotel, Camden, and Miss
Roberta Pearson were married lsst aver
Ing at the BRIDES home, near Pearson's
corner.
William Powell has purchased The
barber shop and fixtures adjoining the
Capital Hctel OF George Z. scase
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-09-26
THE PRESBYTER
An Interesting Session Held Yester.
day

An Interesting Session Held Yestsr.
day.
At the First Presbyterian church yes
terday morning the Presbytery Of Los
Angeles commenced its annual session.
Rev. E. r. Mills, Of Redlands, was
elected Permanent Moderator and Mr..
Waddell. Stated Clerk. The devotional
exercises were marked by unusually
brilliant remarks by Rev. DIR. Ormiston,
OF New York, now of Pasadena, and Rev.
DR.. Marks, OF st. Louis, now Of San Ber-
nardino. The roll.call showed the pres
ence of the following ministers: A.
Bartholomew, J. J. Marks, Samuel T
Wells, J. M. Boal, P. D. Young, R
Boag, VIM. O. Mosher, L. P. Craw.
ford, Thos. s. Chambers, A. III
Carrier, E. E. Fish, Alex. Parker
B. o. Jenkin, J. M. Condit, J. M. Draw.
ford, F. Q. Dunwick, William Donald, ]
F. Yeth, s. Fl. Weller, q. r. Colmery
Hiram Hill, A. A. Dinsmore, Mrs. B
Noble, A.. M. Mervin, J. l.. Russ ell, J
w. Ellis, J. M. Cockins, R. Dodd, g. S.
sprecker, g. W. Maxan, w. j. Chi
R. Mills, J. White, D. L. Lander, DAVE
Hughes, J; A. Gordon, William O
Stevens, F. Johnston, s. s. Young
Richmond Logan, 9. D. Merrill, H. L,
Hoyt, ]. 8. Gilfillan, D. w. Hanna, A
R. Biekenback, ]. B. French, w. A
Waddell, ]. Morrison, R. M. 1r
vine, H. H. Hartley, j.. N. Elliott
The following elders were also present
Alhambra, s. M. Steer Coronado Beach
J. r. Hill; Ell Montecito, E. B. Hall
Glendale, H. H. Slobbins; Grandview
L. D. Chaplin, Lamands Park, J. F
Crank La Verne, B. B. Brown; Los An
geles, First, DR.. J. B. Hunt; Los Angeles,
Second Thomas Meredith Boyle Heights
A. G. Bell; Emmanuel, s. Miner; Long
Beach, G. A. Wood; Monrovia, g. A.
Lawrence; Pasadena, First, O N. Terry
Pomona, j. E Crawford; Redlsnd, w
Craig; San Diego, 9, A. Divendorff; Sar
Gorgonio, Thomas Miller; San Pedro
Il. G. Brown; Santa Ana, K. @. McCor
mick Santa Monica, A. ]. Viele; Sants
Paula, l. R. E. Day Tustin, J. FL. Kel
Ian San Bernardino, r. II. Hilly.
Ret. j. 3. Andrews, of Freeport, Ills.
Rev. A. Osilvie, of Regime, Canada, and
Rev. 8. Davenport, of Baltimore, Nd.
ere received as members.
Rev. A. Compton, of Beaumont, was
dismissed to the Stockton Presbytery.
The churches of Lancaster, San Fer.
nando and Los Angeles (Spanish) were
enrolled.
Rev. DIR. Ormiston, of the Collegiate
Dutch church Of New York, Rev. X. P
B;anch, OF Redfeld, N. Y, Rev. g. E
sxtjj.., I g. s,ff s,f New York RRsvS NJ Carlisle
cf the Baptist church, and Rev. J. o