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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25

the circuit had been turned ON, q work
man in that establishment, in climbing
over boiler, slipped, aud in falling,
grabbed hold OF the arc wire and pulled
the wire completely out of the lamp, thus
opening tine circuit and causing all the
lamps on the circuit to go out. While
trying from the station to discover where
the trouble was, the circuit suddenly
came on again. We were unable till the
next day to find the cause of the trouble.
Then we learned that this man, after he
had pulled tine wire out, went up on o
ladder and screwed the wire into the
lamp again. The instant he did so the
circuit was completed and the lamps,
some SO IN number, started up again. He
Lad hold OF our insulated wire that we
use on the arc circuit and he received no
shock whatever. We have never had an
accident Of any account in this city and
we pride ourselves that this is due to our
care in running and to our careful watch
Of ouE lines
Dur SUPPOSE SOMETHING HAPPENS.
s'In the alternating current circuit, the
high tension current never leaves the
poles. When it is brought down to use
in lamp it is safely converted into q
current of low tension"
"But suppose some accident happens
that the wire breaks or gets crossed by
another wire ?" suggested the reporter.
"The line is guarded by safety devices,
so that in case OF any accident to the wire
they short circuit and cut out the line.
The insulation OF the wire Is tested daily
from the station"
"What changes are you making in
your plant in connection with the intro.
duction of the Westinghouse system ?"
"We are taking two of our small
machines of and rearranging the dyna-
mos. We shall put in one additional
dynamo, q $50 light, of 16.candie power
dynamo. There are about 400 25-oandl,
power lamps to light. This will Civ,
about double the light we are giving
now"
"what is the current OF your stree
railway circuit 2"
about 500 volts. That would no
asriously endsnger anybody"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
DELAWARE CITY.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
DELAWARE Cry July lh.--A large flag
is Mt half mast at the engine house of the
Delaware City Volunteer Fire Company,
through respect of the late q. G. Ash, Of
which he was president.
Steamer Wilmington brought a large
number of Wilmingtoniaus down here to-
day who enjoyed themselves on the banks
Of the canal fishing.
Steamer Ridgway of Philadelphia
brought an excursion here yesterday. She
was profusely decorated with flags and
bunting.
Haul seine fishermen continue to 20
through the canal to the Chesapeake bay.
Evening boating parties on the canal ia
among the most pleasant pastimes fol-
Delaware City's young folks.
A lot of heavy timber was discharged
from the Ericsson boat last evening al
the locks, which will be utilized in re.
pairing the canal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
P0Rr PENN.

Special Correspondence Gazette of and Journal
PoEr PENN, July 23-rhe N. L. Sum
day-school will hold picnic in Dill
worih's woods on Wednesday, July 31st.
y. A. Buchanan, teacher In the Port
Penn school during the past two terms,
rendered his resignation, which was ac-
cepted with much reluctance. Hiram ID.
Griffin of Kenton, Del, has been sp-
pointed TO succeed him.
The sloop Esminie, loaded with salt
hay, sprung leak OF Reedy Island, and
the crew we're Obliged to beach her. The
owners, Captain Allen Of Smyrna, and a
lawyer and butcher OF Wilmington are
considering the question OF repairing her.
Her present position is by no means an
advantageous one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
-
ORAzY OORBAN HEATHENs.


They Propose 10 Hang nh American
Woman for Preaching Ciirlstinnity
NASHVILLE, TENN, July 23.-Intorms-
ton has just been received here that
Mrs. Hattie Gibson Heron, wife Of the
Rev. David Heron, late of Jonesboro,
this state, is under sentence Of death in
Corsa for teaching the doctrines OF Chris
tianity. The Rev. David Heron is we'll
known AZ a Presbyterian minister. He
went to Oorea about three years ago, the
wife joining the husband few weeks
later. Mrs. Heron preached the gospel
as we'll 90 her husband and was the means
of converting nobleman in Corea, who be-
gan preaching Christianity. The emperor
had Mrs. Heron arrested and thrown in
prison. Her case was Investigated and
finally the sentence Of death was passed.
Mrs. Heron was known as the most
beautiful lady in upper east Tennessee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
THE ,TUrE TRUST.
Tho Farmers Alliance OF Alabama
Giving 10 n Hard Figit.


Giving II n Hard Fight.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, July 23, The fight
between the Farmers Alliance and the
Jute BsPging Trust is rapidly assuming
warlike proportions in the cotton growing
states Ths alliance men have resolved
to use no jute bagging for wrapping the
present crop, but to use cotton bagging
instead. Il is argued on tho enc side
that the farmers cannot hold out in the
fight, that tine cotton wrapped In cotton
bagging will not be received ut the oonl-
presses and by foreign buyers, and as the
cotton crop is shipped abroad the farmers
will be forced to give in In order to get
their cotton on the market In merchant
able shape; also that many farmers who
have given mortgages on their crops to
advancing merchants cannot hold their
cotton back, but will be forced TO put IL
on the market in merohantabie shape and
sell to pay their debts
On the other hand. the alliance men
are determined to fight the trust to this,
end. II is war to the knife. They have
resolved to beat the trust IL they have to
hold the entire cotton crop from the
market until the combine is broken.
They propose to work in unison and pre-
sent solid front against the trust. 1t is
generally Understood also that the other
farmer organizations Of the country are
ready to fight hand in hand with the alli-
ance men. The alliance is $4,000 strong
in Alabama and will get heavy recruits
from the Wheel and Rangers. At the
meeting of the National Alliance held In
Birmingham recently 1t was resolved to
use cotton bagging exclusively and give
| jute the go-by and the farmers seem de-
termined to carry 1t out on that line If IL
takes all the summer and fall.
The Farmers Alliance OF Alabama hos
Just purchased sitefor cotton bagging
factory at Florence and proposes to bs
making 500 yards of cotton bagging pei
day by the 1st of September. The
threatened war will be made even more
interesting by the fact that the cotton
crop promises to be the heaviest yield in
10 or 10 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
SMYRNA.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
SMYRNA, July 20 Much interest IL CEN
tired Ia the prospective appoln tment of a
postmaster. The prominent cand dates are
L. II. Back, Thomas Jefferson, William Fl.
Baggs and j. t. Smith. Although all OF
the candidates are we'll supported, the APP
pointment will PROBABLY be one Of the first
two named. Il Is generally understood
that Postmaster Bewby will be he next
recorder OF deeds Mr.. BsRby has always
been Il stannah Democrat and has devoted
much Of his time TO the interest OF his
party.
There are about Is row boats on Lake
Gomez and boating has become very popn-
| lar. The lake IA a very pretty sheet OF
water, one.quRrter by three quarters Of n
mile In dimensions and situated conven-
| lenlly on the edge Of town.
The Christian Endeavor Society went to
| Woo Hand Bach Yesterday on picnic.
TIE woodoock shooting and trout fishing
| ara excellent at Woodland Beach, and
| nearly every day the Thomas Clyde brings
a number OF eager sportsmen who return
| with we'll flied bags.
Thomas JGmas Esq, has purchased cot.
tage at O1ean Grove, whera he and Mrs.
James are spending the summer.
swYgNA, July 23.--The banners arc
making preparations for a very busy
l pohnyhs hC VI o. LIZ AAhh
fecker has started manufacturing cans
MoGaw & Bro. have advertised for loo
workmen. There are abcut 200 acres
of tomatoes being cultivated by farmers
under contract for the latter firm and
there will be large crop estimated fol
this firm alone at from 800 10 2 ,40(
tons.
The Peninsula Bona Fertilizer Com
pany have begun making phosphate fol
their fall trade.
The majority of blackberry grower
who gave up their patches last week OF
account of low prices have begun picking
again. This weeK will finish the picking
for foreign markets.
The yield of wheat is averaging abou
as last year, but the grain is of very in
terior quality.
The tanners are in the midst of thei
oat harvest.
Horseback riding is becoming quit
popular among the young people psrtic
ulariy the ladies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
THE QUEEN RELESrs.
She Will Not Press Her Claim For
the Royal Grants,

the stOyAt 1fhuth'
LONDON, July 24.--The government In
Inmates in the report to the committee on
royal grants that the queen does not in
tend to press her claim for grants for the
children Of her daughters and younger
Sons, but sho retalns the right to ask for
such grants il occasion should require
them. John Morley insists upon entire
reconciliation of this claim, and the bulk
OF the Liberals are OF his way of think
ing. Objections will be made to grants
to the Prince OF Wales as trustee for his
children instead OF to the children direct.
MIR. Parnell yesterday said that he and
Mr.. Sexton were mainly Influenced in
the matter of the royal grants by their
respect for Mr.. Gladstone, whom they
were apxious to support. Mr.. Parnell
did not believe that il the Irish members
voted in favor Of the grants II would
have any eject in any direction. He
certainly was acting without the least
regard to the main object of his life.
He was happy TO 90 operate with Mr..
Gladstone, toward whom the hearts OF
the Irish people were filled with graft
tude. -s..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
GREAT FIRE IN CHINA,

burned and Hundreds OF People
Killed.
San Francisco, July 2i.-The steamer
Belgic arrived from Hong Kong and
Yokohama yesterday. Among the pas
sengers were III Ching Fong, son of III
Hung Chang, Chinese premier.
A recent fire at Lu Chow burned 20
hours, destroying $1,000 dwellings,.
Over 1900 persons perished in the flames
and 400 others were killed. Nearly l70,-
600 people were obliged to camp out
without shelter aud were dying at the
rate of 100 day from want and exposure.
The authorities are providing for their
necessities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
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DEATH OF DR.. IRONS.
Hae Succumbs 10 SunstrOke Will,
out IA IA Field.

AAS fF"NthAAhN su ~ hNho
Out IA IA Field.
DIR. Alexander Irons of Newport died
about O'Clock Monday night from sun
stroke. lie had been out gathering in o
small crop OF hay and must have become
ovsr heated. he was found dead in the
field by little boy, q relative, who was
stopping at the house. DR.. Finn was
notified but life was extinct when be ar
rived. Coroner Gamble gave certificate
of death from sunstroke.
The deceased was 81 years old and
leaves wife, son and daughter. Both
are grown. The son ID in the west and
the daughter married q farmer named
Armstrong who lives near Newport. DR.,
Irons has not prscticed actively for IL
yesrP or more, but he enjoyed himself In
conducting the small farm on which be
lived. He came TO Newport from Mill
town, near stanton, whore he formerly
practiced bis profession. He was OF /
quiet, retiring disposition aud was highly
esteemed by all who knew him.
The funeral will take place thi
I afternoon. Services will be held q
Newport N. Il Church at O'Clock AM
iptermout will be made in st. James
I cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
EXCITING HOTEL FIRE.

Several Persons Had 10 lump for
Their Lives and We're Bediy In-
fured.
MEADvILLE, Pa, July 23.-The st.
Cloud Hotel was burned at midnight.
The guests escaped without injury, but
several servants were badly hurt by
jumping from the windows. Mrs. Maggie
Ebric of Youngstown, Ohio, jumped
from the third floor, striking on her
back She will probably die. Susan
Derby had both legs broken. Barbara
Hillman had her back badly burned be-
fore jumping on an awning which prob
ably saved her life. Archie Uarmau, q
fireman, fell from the second story and
sustained injuries of the spine. Loss,
$4,000; fully insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
The story Not True.

A Washington dispatch, referring TO
the dispatch printed in yesterdays EVERY
EVENING, about tho intention of the
Coresn authorities to hang an American
woman for preaching, Gays; "Acting
Secretary of State Wharton, upon tele-
graphic representations from Congress-
man Taylor of Tennessee that Mrs. Hattie
Gibson Heron, missionary in Oorea,
was to be hanged for preaching the doc
trines of Christianity, cabled Minister
Dinsmore, at Seoul, to investigate the
case, and il necessary, or not too late, to
use his good offices in securing Mrs.
Heron's release. II has been learned
that the story is not true"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25

An encouraging sign of the times is the
remarkable growth Of those schools i'm.
parting technical knowledge, qualifying
for the practical duties of life. Au in
stance Of this unprecedented success is
the Prickett college OF commerce tfor-
merly Bryant and Stratton), Philadel-
phia, which has just removed to the
handsome new "Girsrd Building Broad
and Chestnut streets. While the value of
the building is s ,000, 900, the training in
business and shorthand given by this
college is worth more than dollars TO any
young man or woman desiring to make q
successful start in business life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25

speciai Correct Qndeurfof ra4elcundJourual
ELKr5S, Nd, july 2l--John s. Writ,
Etq, trustee, yesterdy sold at public
sale tho good will ana tisturas OF the
Lects Dance "a, enc OF the leading papers
Of Cecil county. Il WAS purchased by
DIR. Il. o. Macsall for So 700. DIR.
Mackall was member OF the last Mary
lsni legislature and was half owner and
editor of tine Democrat from February,
1873, 10 January, 1876. George W.
CEmksbank, the retiring editor, FIRST Sc.
cured an interest in the paper in 1866
and became sole owner III 1876. DR..
MackGll will edi. and conduct the demo
crnt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25

The Milton correspondent of Milford
Chr1nts!e reports that Bishop Coleman
touched the sensitiveness OF the Milton
people when, during his discourse at NIL.
ton z. T.. Church, he endeavored to
cbliterate the color line. Bishop Cole
man thinks, according to his reading of
the Bible, there is but one heaven for
the white, the black and the red, aud
gives an extended Invitation to the
colored people to attend the P. E. Church
AT Milton, A speciGi portion OF the
church, viz On the back part, at the
left hand side Of the entrance way, has
been or will be, reserved for their accom-.
mediation. Many of the people say the
eolored people are welcome to their room,
as they shall go no MOI Why
not let well enough alone2 While Bishop
Coleman's view in regard 70 heaven for
all colors is undoubtedly true, the people
cannot see the utility for present church
association, not deeming the time ripe fol-
such fayOritism.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
threatened Dissrnnch,.en,on.

PARrs, July 23.-The Rspublique Fran
caiss says that the COMMITTEES of the gen.
ate court is about TO issue an order de-
priving General Boulanger, Count Dillon
and Henri Rochefort of all civil and po-
litical rights. This action Of the COM
mittee is taken on the ground that they
have refused to comply with the sum-
mons issued by the senate court to appear
for trial on the charges made agsins
them. This decision will render then
ineligible to election to any office Il
France and will also make any propert,
they may own in France liable to seizure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
rive HanrinSs On ono pny.

New York, July 23.-At the court of
oyer and terminer TO day Charles GibllH
and Ferdinand CAROLYN were sentenced
TO be hanged on Saturday, August Sd.
Judge Van Brunt sentenced Carolin and
Judge Barrett pronounced the doom OF
Giblin. This will make FIVE men who
are to be executed in the Iombs on the
same day. The three others are James
Nolan, John Lewis and Patrick Packer
ham.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
Edison says the Current WIN KIN.

Ed'son Snys tue CUFrent VIII k1Is
New YoBK, July 80 In the hearing
before the referee of the Kemmler cleo
tricai execution case to-day, Thomas A.
surely meet his death in the electrical
chair. The witness had no doubt what.
ever Of the power CT an alternating cur
rent to kill man instantly and painlessly
and was sure it could be done without
burning,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
DOYER.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, July 18.-Thomas J. Stevenson
aud Maggie Cooper, daughter of ex-Sherif
Peter s. cooper, were united in marriage
yesterday morning, the Rev. I. e. Terry
officiating. The wedding took place In
the home of the BRIDES parents aud was
largely attended by the immediate rela-
tiyes of the contracting parties. The
presents were very handsome. The
bride aud groom left on the IL O'Clock
train for Asbury Park and their tour will
embrace many other points of interest
beforeath return to occupy their home
on Brad ford street.
The 10 months-old child OF William
Shakspere died yesterday at Rehoboth
and WA brought home yesterday after
noon for interment.
The following are the delegates of
Olive Lodge, No. 80, I. o G. T., to the
District Lodge of Kent county, which
convenes in Smyrna on the 10th OF
August Mrs. john Foreaker, Miss Elma
ForeaRer and Herman o. Taylor.
Charles Bavgsr of Wyoming has pur-
chased of thu Baptist Association the In
stitute building at Wyoming with lot
surrounding it for S2,025. He will
probably divide 1t up in building lots
and sell them.
Sheriff Fennimore on Tuesday sold the
farm OF Isaac Harrington, containing 20
acres, near Little Greek, to George Ire
lent for $ie0.
There will be meeting Of the farmers
Of this vicinity interested In starting o
creamery, at the opera house, on Satur-
day, July Goth, at 2 O'Clock.
Dover, July 49, o. H. Treat has been
| in Dover this week, accompanied by his
Georgetown attorneys. They have also
employed Hon. N. B. Smithers and
Messrs. Fulton and Van Dyke, who are
now engaged in getting out injunctions
and propose to stop the proceedings OF
the sheriff Of Sussex in disposing of prop
erty advertised at Georgetown.
N. G.. Simpson wishes 1t stated that he
has not assumed the management OF the
Camden base ball club and is only home
| on visit.
Tents are going up rapidly on Camden
Uhion camp ground and there are indi.
cations that the camp will be largely at.
tended. William Simpson 10 Buperin'
tending the work.
Down, July 22.-Michael Scanlon, Q
demented young man about 90 years old
with light hair and mous,ache, sud slightly
round phouldered, disappeared from the
home OF his father, Timothy scanlcn
Thursday afternoon. His relatives are
anxious about him.
The child Of George Garter died at Bay
View, Friday, and was inferred in tht
Cemetery at Smyrna yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
FELrDN.

Special Correspondence ot Guzcteand journal
FELTos. July 1.-THE grocery store Of
John NJ. Evans was damaged to the extent
of 5000 by fire yesterday morning. It
originated at part OF the building where
the matches were kept and is supposed to
have resulted from spontaneous oombus-
ton. The stock was insured in the
Formers Mutual,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
A pIoTIm or THE spoILs SYSTEM.

Dihchnrgcd Tor Nefnsing 90 Fay
Assessments, a Workman N ang ed
Himself.
NEW YoRK, July 23. Hugh Callsn, o
veteran of the war and until recently an
employe in the department OF public
works, hanged himself at his home early
this morning. When the department OF
public works passed into the hands OF
rammany, Callan got place as street
laborer. ON his first pay day he was
assessed SO cents but he refused. He
yielded up the money the next time he
drew his salary but after that refused to
be blackmailed. 30, on July LIST, he was
discharged. He failed TO get work and
becoming Respondent he killed himself
There is likely to be an investigation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
would NOT allow a sparring Contest

CNoINsATI. July 23.-Peter jackson,
the Australian pugilist, leaves here to-day
for Detroit with feeling Of deep disap-
pointment. He has been advertised 10
appear in sparring exhibition last nigh
in an uptown theatre with Tom Lees, bus
the mayor issued psremptory order TO
the manager of the theatre not to permit
It and so the house was not opened. The
incident shows that the city government
will not encourage pugilistic entertain
menta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25

The executive committee OF the Knight
of Labor yesterday granted charter to
the first district assembly of the order
organized in Australia. The district ia
composed of five local assemblies with
total membership of over 500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
wire and Ch,ldren Saw Ulm brown

ANDERSON, IND, July 25-Last Friday
night while bathing in White river, west
OF here, Scott Todd and Charlie Hosier,
aged 10 and IL years, were drowned.
Sunday night, while searching for the
bodies, o mar named Billbyx was drowned
in the presence of his wife and two chill
dren.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
Ri.Ked Hts Life to save iii. Friend

OMAHA, NEB., July 2a.-While Lieu.
governor Meiklejohn was bathing
in Cedar river with friend named w. II.
Patton, near Fullerton, Neb., Sunday the
latter was drowned. The lieutenant.
governor came near sharing his friends
fate in attempting to rescue him. He ia
delirious, but it is thought he will re-
cover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
"parilng J" hesald. "shoult the fate5 decree

Darling, )" hessid "5hould the fate5 decree
To separate my love and me,
Where shah 20, what shall do,
When In no longer here with your"
40 love she said, "c7ufd cruel fate
Make Heaven place 80 desolate
As my POOR hear wonld surely be,
II you ware taken away from me.
But II you go DO be CONTENT
And take Stouabraker's Liniment
To rub ava? each ache and pain
Til you come back to your Eliza jane
PEics 20 auG ~ een.s par bottle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
Two children Drowned.

EuRoS, OAK, July 23.-John and
Jessie DEM, aged 10 and IL years, aud
the only children of Edwin DEM, ven
tured in Foster creek beyond their depth
Sunday attslne2p sInd we're drowned,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25

Nrs, Safsh Jefferson died at ner bone
IL Delaware City, Sunday afternoon, aged
50 years. She ives tire mother Of Miss A.
Jefferson of this oity,aud was well known
here. she will be buried In Sc. tieorgsH
cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-25
Addicus sues tor Iuaif a ,I,inon.

Philadelphia Record
j. Edward Add cks, president of the
Bay State Gas Company, has brought
suit in this city against the Adams Ex-
press Company to recover 500 coupons of
81 GOO each OF the Pss company. These
papers were sent to Mr.. AddicSs IL CLAY
mont, Del, with the intention that he
should aiiix his signature as president
thereon, and the express company
charged Gj cents erpressage. Mr. Ad-
dicks signed thom and returned tho
package, ans the charge put upon them
YVES Ss3 80 eKpressage, the company es-
timating the bonds a. full value after ex,
ecution white they required five more
signatures and the seal of the corpora.
ton. MIR. hddicks agent in Fhiiadel.
/ phis rendered the express company 6E
cents, bl. it refused to give up the
I bonds