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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
PRACTICAL THAMES.


The Good Work OF Lhc Delaware
Lise saving station Substantially
Rewarded.
Geaersl superintendent Kimball OF the
life.saviDg service, has written letter to
John A. Olampltt, keeper OF Lewes sta
ton, Theodore Salmons, keeper OF Gaps
Henlopsn station, and Thomas j. Trux.
ton, keeper of Rehoboth Beach station,
in which he says:
The splendid conduct shown by your
selves and the crews under your com.
mand during the great storm OF Septer-
Der 10th, to 27th last has been noted at
this office. Upon that occasion, not
outstanding an unusually high tide that
flooded the beach 30 as to seriously en-
oarraSs your efforts. you combined your
crews and gave efficient aid to no less
that 20 vessels, taking of by boat 80
persons, and b. line apparatus l55, u
total of 1874 persons, not a life being
lost from any vessel that came within the
scopeo of your action
''Such service as this does honor to be
engaged in it, to the life-saving service
and 10 the country, II is the desire of
the secretary Of the treasuryt to recognize.
Is far as in his power, the worth of your
achievements, AMI he has accordingly
directed that the pay OF each Of you be
increased to the maximum amount that
can be allowed by existing law to officers
OF your grade, namely, $500 per snnum,
to take effect from the date of the official
oath of each.
at is matter Of deep regret that no
means eIist.tof accomplishing in similar
manner the brave surtmen who consti-
tuted yonr crews on thHt occasion. As
they already receive The maximum salary
allowed by law this cannot be done, al
though the successful results are in equal
measure One TO their resolute bravery
and faithful endurance"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
For indigestion. dyspepsia, and diseases
Incident thereto.


AS for Col. Dudley, he can come in
and so out the bscS door OF the White
House as often as he chooses. Br0Okiyn
Eagle.
The healthiest sign Of the season is the
financial embarrassment of funeral
casket company in Omaha The elixir
seems to be success out there.
A pocketbooE made Of rattlesuake hide,
which is no repulsive to ladies that they
wont touch it, is having quite sale
among married men.
The Indians are costing this country
great deal of money. Every time the
government gives an Indian q dollar, it
pays sutler, agent and contractor SO
apiece to take it away from him. And
they earn their money, shey do.-Bar-
iGte.
An Irish woman was once asked, when
she returned the weeks washing, why
she read Mrs McIn.csh's novels. The
| reply was instant "lt's neself thinking
o. the loikeg OF them that's rcn, aud their
/ good times, that rests me bones" This
! Was an humble and indirect way OF gain
ing q rest, but it was genuine.-BOst0a
Herald.
''how the world was maden is being
discussed in scientific magazine. We
kuo9. They got ell the cash subscrip-
tions along the line they could, then
bonded 50 much as they could build with
taat money ior al the rest OF 1t, watered
the Htoek lAe deIaSe, ana rushed 1t
thfougn before anybody coa!d get out an
inlRaeHoa' men me Ea2iisn came
along aHa got hold OF 1t as usual.--BHr-
detee.
The scarcity OF young men at the fash.
ionable sumuer resorts is still the burden
Of the summer correspondent song, but
there appears 10 &c no question as to the
exquisite quality Of tho few beaux who
favor these places with their presence.
A Saratoga correspondent, for example,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
B4YARD rAYLon,s MOTHER.
Her EIghIteih birthday Quietly Cell
.iIruIad M aunhnH.

WEST CHESTER Pa, Oct. "A The aged
mother OF tha latp distinguished poet,
scholar and traveller, Bayard Taylor, cele-
brated her sJth birthday anniversary on
sunday AZ her quiet little country home IN
hannett Square. She was surrounded by
her remaining children, several grand
children and number Of her nearest
friends, representing Philadelphia, New
YORK. Wilmington and other points. The
day was passed in social way, the young
ana old vletnH with each other In doing All
10 their power to make their aged host as
happy as possible.
Mrs. Taylor Is a typical old lady Of rellne-
ment. she dresses Ia thu Si.tb OF the Chess
ter county Friend and all her surroundings
are the perfection OF neatnoss and we'll
studied order. She Is quite bright Ia mind,
but her stop is lfesle and her eye r. the
rOOmy eye Of age" In current affairs she
takes much interest, but specially delights
III cOnyerslnR with friends who are familiar
with the people and events Of the long ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
FLoaasD ~ WnIrn cars.
\ MnryInnd Wife Reater Gets N
nOnu OE sEls DIVn tsbysiC.


nOnu OE sHis Oven pbysic.
BALTIMORE, Oct. l3.--MilliRm Gilbert
Of Miidicburg. Carroll comfy, was
iicPged by White Caps last night. About
month ago his young wife had him
arrested for beating her, and Butss-
quently she left him and returned to her
fathers home. Ebbert and several sup
posed friends organized party to 90
masked to Mrs. Ebpert'd home and take
her 10 her husbands home by force,
When about midway in iense woods
three men in white caps sprank out into
the road, seized Ebbert aud coolly in
formed him that they we're going to give
him the soundest thrashing OF his life.
lie tried to break away, bnt was held by
a couple Of stalwart fellows, while the
others logged him numerically. Finally
he was released, but several OF the crowd
pursued him with their whips until he
jumped into creek aud escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
MILLIONS Losr LOANS.
Tac Kansas Farmers Have DiScOv-
cred the lIlexniIty of Mortgages
on Their Properties.

The Kansas Farmers Have DiacOy-
cred tho IIlexnIIty of Mortgages
on Their Properties.
TOPEKA, KAN, Dot. IA rather
startling financial disclosure has been
made ir southwestern Kansas by a
shrewd attorney living in that region
which promises 10 cost the loan COM
panies interested in western mortgage
loans millions Of dollars. IL was COM
mon practice in the old presumption
days for the pre-emptors to arrange for
loans n heir claims prior to final proof
TO ensUie them 10 pay the government
and in many cases to furnish them with
tue bare necessities of life Time has
passed rapidly and with three years Of
drought, or at least crop failures, it Is
even difficult TO raise tine seml.annual
payments of interest.
There is stipulation in most mort
cages Of this character that failure to
take 90 the interest coupons regularly is
sufficient cause for foreclosure. In this
deplorable condition many o frontier
claim holder finds himself this fAll.A cold
winter is predicted, scsnt food and cloth
ing with no fuel, save as he gathers 1t in
the track Of the herds prospect Of fore
closure of mortgage and no earthly means
OF staying the proceeding, aud when 1t is
done he is without home and money and
far from work aud places where relief
can be obtained.
John NJ. G. Hillyer, an unfortunate
settler in one of the newest and most
drought afflicted counties, found HIM
self in the distressing position described,
aud employed an attorney to defend him,
he, like many others, had made the
contract for his loan and, indeed had this
papers all drawn before his final proof
was made. According 10 the rulings of
several judges and the findings Of the
courts the transaction was Illegal and the
note and mortgage both illegal aud the
case was so decided by Judge Botkin OF
the district court Of Stevens county.
Tho decision OF the case was reyels-
ton to the settlers OF the great south
west. Tbs attorney and his assistants
have been called on and have been
engaged TO defend over twenty settlers
situated III like positions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
Projection FROM FIRx.
The Test of an Automatic sprinkler
IN Philadelphia.

lD thttaGefphlhs
President William Kane of tho Kane
Automatic Fire Extinguisher Company
gave o successful exhibition of his patent
fire extiuRuishing sprinkler in Philsiel-
adelphia on Tuesday last at tine works OF
the company, 25l6 Kensirgton avenue,
TO few newspaper men and repreien-
tstiys OF the Pennsylvania railroad. which
coIa pany has adopted the systsm. A
frame structure about IL by IL feet in
dimension was strewn with fine shAvings
to the depth OF foot or more and then
fred in dozen different places. In ex.
actly l6 seconds the heat had become SO
great that tue fusible metal which held
the lever Of the sprinkler in place was
melted and fne spray Of water was
quenchin2 the flames, which we're eItin-
Ruished within couple of minutes with
not the slightest damage to the building
beyond soaking il quite thoroughly.
The question OF automatic fire ex.
tinguishers has caused no end OF money
TO owners of mills, theatres and other
large establishments, and they readily
adopt system 30 thoroughly efficient as
that OF Mr.. Kaues. The new Park
Theatre which was recently opened in
Philadelphia has a full complement of
the Kane sprinkler which, together with
excellent exit facilities. makes it one of
the safest places OF amusement in the
country. This new building OF the
Arlington mills in this city Ia also fur
nished with the system. In ll6 buildings
equipped with The Kaus sprinklers there
there have beel IS fires aud an average
loss OF less than $40 per fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
YIrAE krArlsTICS.
Deaths, Eirths aud Marriages Isc-
ported LAST Week.


ported sRst Week.
During this weak ended Ut noon Sstur.
day, % deaths we're reported TO Register
Lee, classified as follows Males, Is;
females, II white, ~; black, d; adults,
2 minors, Is; born in United States, %;
in foreign countries. q death rate 10
whole ponulstion, 90 40; Go wnite popu-
lation; 200; to black population. 80 50;
brought here for interment, 8; sent
away. s.
Ages OF the Observation-Disclosures year,
10; from TO years, l; 2 to 5, 3; 3 to
10, 1; 10 70 20 ]; II TO 20, /; Az 10 so,
2, 50 TO co. 3; 60 to 10, /.
Causes Of dsath-rrenature birth aud
meningitis, 3 each; Gpoplexy, cancer,
Group, heart disease msrasmps and
nephritis. each; consumption, conyu.-
sions, cholera iniantum, cirrhosis, dy en-.
terry, general debility, malsrial fever,
paralysis and rupture, each.
Deaths by wards-First, 4; Second, 2;
Third, s; Fourth, 1; Sixth, 5; Seventh,
g. RiRhth, i Ninth, p Tenth, .; Elev.
enth, ..
There we're 10 births reported; white
males 7, white females, 4; and one col.
ored female. Births by wards-First /;
Seventh, /; Eighth, 8; Ninth, 4; Tenth, /.
Thirteen marriages, II of white couples
and 2 OF coiored couples, were also re.
| ported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
rno nenln nrnllnr nlnntnerin.

GAIIITIzts Pa, Oct. l4.-Dlphthelia In
It's wo-st form is playing havoc witt the
lives OF children In this place. During tho
past two weeks the average number OF
doctors report at least so cases down with
the disease in ths town. Four families
with six or seven little ones each one month
ago, now are childless from ths sweeping
fangs that fastened Its death dealing sub
stance upon their offsprings. At the In
stance OF a meeting OF the borough council,
which was called by Burgess Burns for tho
purpose. a committee was appointed to
investigate all cellars and inspect drainage
In oIder to prevent the ravage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

The Tomb Robbed of part OF the
phIIOsUI,Eter,h Skeleton.

CoSconp, MASS, Oct. 14.-Y Yesterday after
noon while attending burial at Sleepy
Hollow cemetery here two gentlemen OF
Concord discovered that the grave OF
Ralph Waldo Emerson had been disturbed.
TINS authorities were notified and found
that the grave had been opened during
Saturday night, EXPOSING the easket.
WLstnsr the remains have been taken or
not is not known at present, as the author
ites are waiting the return Of DR.. Edward
Emerson, the philosophers sou. who has
been autographed for. watch was at
once placed at the grave, but the general
opinion here is that the miscreants accom-.
plished their object and secured At least
The skull, which was probably all they were
after. There is great Indignation here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

John McMaokin, the eminent Knight
of Labor, wnusold Cut 10 the Republic
cans LIST fall, has received his reward ii
the 9hape Of a custom houss appointment.
ChDrles II. Ltchnan, who engineered "a
similar job, was provided for come tine
ago. TO the yiotnra and scaiawaps
belong the spoilB. - Boston HerH,d
Lord Brasseyls London bouse ia de-
spribed as dream 0. loyellne5sn from
floor TO ceiling, The ohist admiration of
euahta ii reserved for the recently com
Lleled museum, or Indian room, which is
probably unique. Here Gre displayed Al
;lo Treasure accumulated during the
cruises of the SunbeGu-armq from
Java, spears from the South Sek islands,
pottery from all the world over, are
neatly iicbetpd with e record OF their
origin and their history Tie electric
lights are eygrywbere iuclossd IN SEA-
shsllH OF the utmost bCgR.y, whose
transparency sheds glowing refulgerce
over the whole apartltnt The effect ii
perfectly novel, and suitably crowns q
glorious Whole.
when we'll known California clergy
man, who has e keen aenas Vt Eumor, re.
turned from tiip abroad this fall he
occupied n geat at the table d'hute on the
steamer 0rposite an obese lady vino ate
an enormous quantity of pastry, and vino
frcwued significantly syery time the cler
gyman took q draught Of his daily por.
ton Of ale. One day she leaned acros.
the festive board and inquired loudly
INLAY | ask you, sir, why you drink thai
stuff" ITO the glory of God madam,
was the calm reply. We'll" she
snapped, helping hesself to another
jam tart, 81 should think you would bt
an abstainer." ~ am, madam "Ar
abstainer from what, should like t
know" she observed, ssroasticsIly
Madam, replied the clergyman, quietly
"tron pie"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

William Sitter Kept snail cigar store
on BraudYwine street, Ninth ward, but
business not being good he decided TO
make change. On Saturday he sent his
household goods and effects to the freight
depot, and started Tor Columbus, Georgia.
HIS goods, however, did not get away, as
Constable Dlliin levied upon them by virtue
OF wr!ts Of foreign attachment Issued by
Squire Monaghan al the Instance OF the fol-
lowing claimants The wilmington Goal
3ls Company Sa92; $. II. Burstsin, sgil;
George Wonn, 1924; Fauel Gallagher.
- ~. Unless Sitter returns and effects q
-sttiement these goods will DO sold to sat.
lsiy these attachments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

The following officers of Friendship
Lodge, l. o. o. f.. OF Hockessin we're
installed on Saturday evening: Noble
Grand, W. Frank Taylor; Vice Grand,
Thomas L. Williamson; Recording SEQ
Rotary, Elmer E. Collins; Permanent Sec
Rotary, William G. PieEson; Treasurer,
Henry B Klair; Warden, Samuel slwdon;
0. Guardian, s. S. Garrett; Conductor,
T. A. Potts; l. Guardian, j. Robert
Giffiu; Il. s. n. G., Ellis p. Crosssn, L,
$. A. g., o. q. Megareie; Il. s. V. g.,
James Hendriekson; L. s. V. g., Winfield
y, speakman Il. s. s., Jessie Miller; l..
S. s.. E. e. Megargle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
Golden Wedding Celcbrntion,

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Lackey celebrated
their golden wedding Thursday night ut
their residence, No 2lT West Ninth
street. The occasion was made n family
gatn ring and only near relatives were
present. The guests numbered a5out 80.
Thu reception hours were from to 10
O'Clock. Handsome horal decorations
adorned both psrlor and dining.
During the evening the guests were in
yited 70 partske Of choice collation..
The eTluisitely set table, with its wealth
Of Coral bloom and lunumersble deli
caciss, and the gay esseinblage formed o
charming spectacle. The celebration
Eas characterized by sociability and the
amenities were most heartily enjoyed.
Many fine gifts we're bestowed upon the
1elebrants. Mr.. Lackey is II years old
and il estitnabie wife is six years younger
They are blessed with good heslth and
none at the Jubilee we've more Bprightly
and Joyous than they. Their wedding
occurred in West Chester OF the many
guests present on that happy occasion
only two are alive-JRnes Carpenter OF
Cepyreyi!le, Mrs. Lackey's brother srd
Miss sarah Lackey Of West Chester, Mr.
/ Lsckey's sister. Both were present last
4 evening, as was also Mr., LRckeg's brother
William, also of West Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

WASHINGTON Oct 12-At the session
Of the Grand Encampment to day, Emil
nent Commander John H. Oloott, Of the
District OF Columbia, was suspended
from all kuightly intercourse for one
year for having Illegally knighted
william Oscar Roome aud the latter's
election was declared Illegal. The grand
master announced the appointment OF
the following officers: General NJ. Moul-
ton OF Illinois, Grand Standard bearer;
Colonel Myron Al. PRtzer OF the District
OF Columbia, Grand Sword bearer; Henry
NJ. Alton of Tennessee, Grand Warder;
Francis e. White of Nebraska, Grand
Captain of the Guard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

1t is said that among the recommends
tions to be made by Secretary Tracy in
his annual report ia one that plan, for
mulated by the board of officers upon
navy yard sites, to largely increase and
improve the Brooklyn navy yard, be
carried into effect. The principal fea.
lures of this plan are the construction Of
fresh water basin, in which the new
vessels of the navy may lie without foul
ing their bottoms, and thus always be
ready for service, and the construction Of
several additional dry docks. The total
estimated expense is %, 000, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
nn,,g AL rrnIn l.nhhrr. Eolled.

yIcLSSEs, INp., Oct. ii Passengers
on the Ohio and Missiesippi train going
east had narrow escape from robbery
by a gang Of tramps ueae Oluey, ILL.,,
Saturday night. Between Bridgeport
and Lawrence H., the train officials
discovered NAN il the act OF uncoup.
ling the last coach from the train. He
escaped but his companion on top of the
coach was captured. The latter pre-
tended to be drunk. He was taken to
Washington and locked up. Il is re.
ported that four or five men were on the
roof OF the coach awaiting the signal but
escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

the hips. When the limb was set as we'll
as I could then do it the brave fellow sp.
pesred much easier and very grateful.
Very soon physicians came from the
nearby towns and relief train arrived
from Wilmington. The company did
everything it could for the sufferers. Wa
lief. the scene of the wreck at p. m,
and arrived in Philadelphia at 4. 20.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

William Il. Ridley, negro Law student
Of Media, Pa. wassMolday fined S25 and
costs for carrying concealed deadly
weapons, ry the Delaware county courts.
Ridley had Just peeu triai on the CHARGE Of
assault and battery and acquitted on the
ground that he acted IN sell defence aud
tile firing OF his pistol at a policeman WIS
justified hecause MS life was If peril. But
the striking feature OF the case Is tho fin-
Ing Of the young negro Tor carrying the
wepppn which a jury mad decided hind
slved his life through It's use A case like
this happening IN any southern state would
be designated az u negro persecution, but
It Is regarded rs il1ttcr IN Pennsylvania.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

CARTHAGE, Mo,, O1t. "A --George Horn, a
stdrekrepor IN the southwestern part OF
an unknown person. Horn closed his
atOre ut the usual tlma and started for
home, taking his days receipts with him.
His body was tonnd yesterday morning
near h!s home. The money had not been
disturbed and tine motive for the killing Is
a mystery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
a kKnNnI-Interyin,v.

BERLIN, Oct. li.-Prince Bismarck held q
final and prolonged interview with the car
at the Russian embassy at 8 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. lie babe the czar farewell
within the court saloon OF the Lehert's
station and did not appear upon the station
platform. The conversation between the
car and the chancellor was extremely
amicable. Emperor William SELLING the
earliest chance Of learning the result OF
the interview drove with Prince Bismarck
back 10 the chanoellor,s resldenea.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

Conductor rhomas b. Coleman of tht
Delaware y Chesapeake railroad had hi
right foot crushed by coal car a
Ridgaly at 2 p. N. yesterday week
lie WAS brought here at 80 O'clock and
taken to his home a. No. s2i Poplai
street. Hts toes were so severely crushed
that his attending physician, DR.. Draper
found it necessary TO amputate them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
AnInlere,,lnr Irc,nrr Cnnr,c.

st. Stephens English Lutheran Church
hes arranged a combined course OF lee.
tares aid concer; Tor this fall which com
mend themselves to thoss who enjoy
s1ch intellectual treats and who desire to
aid q Young md struggling but energetic
congregation. On October l7th j. G.
Morris, .. ID LII D.. one Of tbs best
known ministers Of Baltimore, will de.
liver an illustrated. lecture on leather"
which be mas made life study. Prot
NJ. X. Richards, D, D., of Muhlenterg
College, viii deliver another one Of his
witty lectures, entitled Pretty Peggy"
on November "a. William - will be
tue title Of an interesting lecture by
Prot. A. Spseth, d. D professor ia the
lutheran Theological Seminary at rhiia-
delphia and pHstor OF ~ Johns Church,
on November 18th. Prof. Spaeth was
selected as the representative German
American to deliver this lecture before
the German American citizens Of Phila.
delphia which ne did before packed
house in the Academy Of Music. The
Rev. o. z. Wagner, o young minister OF
Allentown, will deliver an illustrated lee
ture on "Travel in the British Isles, . on
November 25th. The concluding enter.
teinment on December 10th will be q
concert under the direction of Q B.
Rhoads, assisted by Harry q. Robelen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
A GHILE'- arr.


Written Tor oaaetto ana lolfual.
With eager, boyish face agi0W,
And tender eyes all Alillt,
4 handful Of h1w'r= he brought 10 me
To wear AZ my belt to night.
Twas but u cluster Of mighonette,
Sweet scented and sober In hue;
But the rush OF old neartaches 1t brough
to me-
All, little glver, how little you knew.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17

BY general order No. 50, issued by
Adiatant general Richard K. Kenney, The
appointment is announced OF William II.
B1Tce Of Georgetown to be first
lieutenant and adjutant Of the First Rsgi-
nasnt OF Infantry, N. u. ID 1t is ordered
that be be obeyed and respected accord
ingly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-10-17
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Tho Disabled ItnIin.

NEW YoRK, Oct. l4.-Steamer Gellert from
Hamburg arrived off Sandy Hook at $50 a,
Ia. towing the disabled steamer Italia, also
from Hamburg. The Gellert towed the
Italia as tar as Quarantine, where she
dropped her. The disabled vessel was then
taken in tow BY tugs and brought to her
wharf.