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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

The Ohio Campaign-BOth Parties
Sure of victory.

sure VI stctOFys
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Sept. 9.-James Il.
Neal, chairman of the Democratic state
executive committee, arrived here to-day
and assumed charge OF . campaign.
In speaking Of MIR. OamI ell candi-
date of good running 81 ity Mr.. Neal
expressed the opinion thu i'll greatly
surpRss Governors Bishop and Hoadly,
and will in every way prove a more for
midab;e candidate. The chairman admits
that tue contest will be very lively and
hard one, and that every faction in the
party will have to lay aside personal pre-
fsrences and give the ticket the most
hearty support. He anticipates break
in the coi0red Republican vote OF the
STATE, and expects this will largely
rsdace tine Republican vote in the larger
cities, where, he says, there is much
disatfection in the Republican ranks.
There ia call for an anti. Foraker col
ored eonvention ct Toledo tomorrow,
aud the Democrats ore expecting to gain
considerably by it's action,
Col. Conger, chairman of the Republic
can committee, slso appeared here to-
| day. He says that the Republicans ere
in the fight to win, and that there is
hardly doubt of the result in November
nation, he claims, creates no enthusiasm
whatever, and many prominent Demo
Gratis have openly boltsd his nomination.
The governors opening speech, he stated,
was well received by Republicans of the
state.
THE WEST VIRGINIA CONTEST.
TERRA ALTA, W. Va, Sept. 9.-The
Legislative committee which has been in
session since May last considering the
contested election case for governor OF
West Virginia, heard the last OF the CON-
tested votes to-day, and decided that
Judge Fleming, Democrat, has made q
net gain of 1874 votes, which gives him a
majority over General COT, Republican,
of 2l4. Genesal Gof had an alleged
majority upon the face OF the returns Of
ITO. The committee has now completed
its isbors except writing up the report to
be submitted to the legislature, which,
they say, will be ready about this first OF
Nov ;mber. When the committee has it's
report ready the governor will convene
the legislature 10 extra session to pass
upon it and determine the matter. There
were 8 800 contested votes, which have
been heard pnd decided by the commit.
tee, after hearing all the testimony upon
pOtn 9tQeb anu tn9t6 III very ittllo uouus
that the report will be adopted by the
legislature.
RIDDLEBERaER AGAINST MALONE.
WooDsTeck, Va, Sept. g. -Ex Senator
Riddlebsrger took the stump to-day ant
declared for the whole Democratic ticket
from Mckinney for governor, to Philii
W. Magruder, farmer and lawyer, nom
mated for second term in the legisla
ture Many Republicans announced
their intention to follow Riddleberger'
example.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
c.,...,. ~,S- A,geT1, staff.

General h. A. Alger IN Saturday even
ing issued general order ASSUMING COM
mand of the Grand Army of tRe hepuo-
lie he having been elected it's codamander-
in-Chisf at the annual enoampnpent IN
Milwaukee. His headquarters win be In
Detroit. He also announced the follow
ing staff appointments Adjutant Gen
eral, George H. Hopkins of DetroN !;
Quartermaster General, John Taylor OF
Philadelphia; Inspector General, Lewis
e. Griffith OF Troy New York Judge
Advocate General, D. Il. Austin Of To-
ledo, Ohio.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

The as h anniversary Of Fairfax L"iEe,
No 5, L. O. o T., Will be celeb tnt-l L the
auditorium OF GA Fellows Hall on We'd
neadsy evening, ) psember 1874.
The Grand Lodge OF Delaware, I. o, OF,
will meet In anLlsi session In OH Fellows
Hal, this city, Wednesday. November
Goth. Tue Gran, Encampment Till meet
tie Night preyion
There Will be a special session OF the
6el-ct Castle Of Delaware, A. o, K. NJ. o.,
on September 18th In Mystic Ohain Hall,
Adams Building, for tho purpose OF con-
ferrins tie degree Of Marx upon the past
commander. :. H.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
Vb. G.rn,an- 4 merican holiday.

MILWAUKEE, WIS, Sept. IA Germhn
daily OF tnis city wilt to-day devote page
to the opinions OF the German rress of the
country on the much agitated question OF a
national German-American holiday which
1t is proposed to be- celebrated annually by
the German.Americans all over the coun-
try. The paper sent SO circulars to German
iailies In all parts of the United States and
the answers received show that a great ma
jorlty of them are In favor of such holi-
day although some OF the prominent papers
are opposed to 1t.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
nInrder aud Snicide.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Sept. John
McGufie shot and killed his divorced
wife at San Pedro, yesterday. He then
placed the pistol to his breat and shot
himself, infiicting a wound which will
probably result fatally. McGufie asked
his wife to return to him and it was on
her refusal that he fred the fatal shots.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
THO Ifraifnra paLntinrs.

Tho paintings that Won the Bradford pre-
mlum@, Scotch Roses by MIss Saysrd, a
marine by a. b. Marks and tine cruyon by
J. T.. Butcher OF Chester. are Oh exhibition
for few days In the James Bradford DOM
pauy's wiGdIes. pne trn is doing much
toward the advancement OF art ,n'ere "a.
It has recently enlarged It's art dalar nlant
which Is newly stocked with all Ia. re-
ali.ements OF the trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

The President Monday made the fol-
lowing appointments George w. Lyon
to be surveyor of customs for the port OF
New York Theodore b. Willis, to be
naval officer Of customs in the district Of
New York Ernst Nathan, to be collector
of internal revenue for the First district
of New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

Henry Forsythe OF Germantown, Pa,
and Miss Maude Oootsnan were married
on Tuesday morning 1T the home OF
the bride. No. 1913 Jackson street. The
Rev. George NJ. Hickman, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian Church oflcisted. Mr..
and Mrs. Forsythe left this city ar noon for
a trip, northbouy d. They will take up
their resIdence at Germantown,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
nnn-rrnI,s Snnri,

Private Waterman f. 4. franklin had
his attention taken recently by loud ex-
plosion under me whssls OF street car
passing aoout Eighth and Market streets.
Going 20 the spot he found the remains OF
II large cartridge which some one had
placed on the triIct Sach cartridge, II
loaded With hall AZ II Ia liabe to be. might
easily endanHsr tho lives of psssets by.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

NoRroIK, VA, Sept. 8.-The Nags'
Head Hotel property on the North Caro-
lima coast was sold at public auction yes
terday at Elizabeth City to John p.
0verman for $1,675. It is supposed to
have been bought for Elliott Brothers Of
Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

SHARON, Pa, Sept. 6.-The roof OF the
casting house at the Stewart Iron Com
pany's works fell In about O'Clock this
morning, fatally ipj1ring Austin Morford
aud seriously injuring Mcclellan Frazier,
Martin Foarick and Kit Sandy. The COM
panY's loss Will be heavy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

DIT, IhImhge.
Every newspaper reporter In New York
Is my personal friend. l have been be-
trayed by about every class of men in the
world, bat never by newspaper man, and
believe there is spirit of fairness abroad
In the newspapers that is hardly to be
found anywhere else.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
RoAkp OF nDuoArroN.
variety of Important Miscellaneous
Business Transacted.

In the absence of President Charles
Baird, Joseph Pyle acted 90 chairman at
the meeting OF the Board of Education
Monday night. The rules were suspended
on motion and Thomas O. Harris was
sworn in as o new member of the board
from the Twelfth ward to succeed Henry
P. Mason. The treasurer submitted the
following report for the month ending
August 3lst:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

June Both, to balance on hand for cur
rent expenses. ..........-.....s 81 ,li1s5
Monthly appropriation, July S,3l251
Annual appropriation for new build
iugs.......,..... ................... 20,0O0O0
Monthly appropriation, August....... S,3ia5O
tE- ~ n ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

1ADVgC Skin and Scalp preserved and
DMD u beautihed by CrTICuRA soar. Alb
aDlufpiy purp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
HEAVIEST FoR YEARS.

OCEAN GROVE, N. j., Sept. 1O.--A terrible
storm prevailed along the coast last night,
and the wind is now blowing a gale from
the northeast. The surf Is the heaviest
ever seen here. The railing and floor OF
Lillagore's bathing pavilionshas been torn
away aud the curt is now running over the
hoard walk Of the Ocean Grove Camp
meeting Association grounds in several
places.
NEwPoHT FLOODED.
NEWPORT. Il. l., Sept. IO.--rne turf at the
bathing beach along the shore was very
high This morning, sweeping across the
roadway and doing slight damage to the
pavilion. II has PROBABLY reacted It's
height as strong NORTH wind is seGerallS
knCeEiIe It down.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

SEA Isle Cry Sapt. . An exception.
ally hign tide has g. ). this city from
end to end to.niehAy' We wind has been
to a fisrce gale, X wss after snse sess
with terrific fore vas killed. sasa wall,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

ELIz,R&TH. n, j., Sept. l0-The tide in
Staten leland Sound aud Newark Bay is
running very high. The waves dash over
the Central railroad bridge. The lovlands
Of Staten Island aud Elizabeth are under
water. Several factories on South Front
high tide and at the New Jersey Transport
tatlon Company's docks several boats were
washed from thelr moorings and badly
damaged,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12

CApE May, Set 8 the nreakags have
made brsaoa .nr1nsh Poverty Beach
tonight and tn sea is pouring ia It,
covering tho meadows trpn view. Heavy
waves are pfsshiny agstns. the s-s gtil
aud sending spray aver ysniuresome
pedestrians in shagers 50 'sr no orsaeh
has neen msde he Break water The
pilot hoa, Eimnlis arrived ut Oap4 May
Point this event with sails blown away
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-09-12
FOUNDATIONS AT CAFE MAY POINT.

CAPE MAY PoIaT, N j., Sept. 9.--The
high tides which have been prevailing
along the Jersey coast during the past
few days were brought to elimination
here this evening, when tho northsasteTly
gale, aided by the full moon, lashed il
the waves with tremendous force, doing
considerable damage to the beach front
between the steamboat landing and Oaps
May. Shortly before 8 O'Clock the bull
wArk protecting the bluff on which Osrl-
ton Hall stands partially gave way, owing
to severe wash ~, but, as the tide had
passed its highes; point, tbs bank diduut
entirely give away.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21
ness s preyalentl iO.OO0.

These figures may seem unreliable TO
many, because they have seldom or never.
met with deaf mute. The explanation is
easy. Deafness unlike most other attic
tons, is only discovered either by acci-
dent or inquiry. The deaf mute minglcs
with the crowd, noting with keen percep.
tive powers every trihing gesture or mo-
ton around him; 50 that nine times out Of
ten. II asked question he diyines through
the direction OF the eyes or the almost i'm
perceptible motion of the head or hand
what Is wanted.
The congress in Paris has a dual object
gratitude and inquiry. II is intended
to eulogize the Able dc rEpee, the lnyen.
tor of the sign language and the manual
alphabet, and to place upon his house that
was his school, and IN which he died IN
1879, a memorial tablet. a bronze statue
TO his memory now stands In the ground,
Of the Paris Institution for educating deal
mutes. 1t was placed there ON May "a
1879, and Is the work Of deaf mute scutp
tor named Felix Martin 1t represents
DE rEpee teaching deaf mute boy IN,
word God" The sacred name IS in
scribed on scroll, held In the left hant
Of the teacher, whose eyes are bent ten
derby upon the boy who Is trying TO imf
tate the letter I'D" which the Abbe /
forming with his right hand.
In discussing the deaf mute at work. th
various professions, trades and occupa
tions that are followed by deaf mutes VIII
be enumerated and their adaptabIlity q
drawbacks explained so that the experi
ence Of the present generation may b
rendered valuable to postefity.
Are the deaf mutes race of polye,ot.
that they can meet and commune wit
others from so many different coubtrie,
Certainly they arc not. Although. /
America, 1t Is by no means rare IN fin
deaf mutes who can understand two
three modern languages, yet il viii MOI /
necessary to exercise this knowledge dn
ing the proceedings of the Paris Convres
The United States will be well ronr
scented at the Congress. New YORK ID
will have three representatives present.
J Messrs. f A. Hodgson, Thomas p y,
! and Francis w. Nuber,
: The first named ls,one Of the best know
, among deaf mutes in this country. !
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21

.,,,,,,, work as editor Of the Dear Mu'ss
Journal the national newspaper ?, ~, -,
,oat mutes. making him familiar WIN y,
. ,.', pertaining 70 the interests OF dea,
mites n'n he is president Of the National
.s,oc,stion of Deaf Mutcs, which meets
= washington. D. C., on the Goth q june
and a which viii be unveiled bronze
-" "ts,oe 81 heroic sire Of Thomas Hopkins
co,lopdet. the founder OF the first Ameil'
cam institution for ins,ructing deaf mu' '',i'
ma statue and PEDESTAL cost sia'ooo'
which sum was raised by the deaf mu'e'
themselves. So.
Mr.. Thomas F. Fox, who i secretary
90 ,he National Association Is teacher
u the New York Institution for the lu
struc,jop Of the Deaf and Dumb. lie Is
scholarly and accomplished gentleman
and most earnest worker
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21

Pennsylvania will be represented by
Rcys. II. W. Syle and Jacob ". kOehlei
deaf mute ministers OF shs Episcopal
church, and Mr.. $. q. Davidson.
New England will send Sis. J.. W. Ffs''
bee, Of Boston. and possibly either W. l..
Hin OF Athol, Mass, or J. 7. TtIllnshasi
Of New Bedford. Mass
New Jersey has se.sesed MessgA Daniel
J. Ward and Albert Ballin.
Indiana Will snl Prof. sidney J. Vail.
OF the indianapolis Institution. and
Charles Kerney, principal Of the daJ
school for deaf mu.ss Al Evansville.
From Ohio will go either Robert I'atier'
son, or Robert +. MeGrrsoE, both Of whom
are teaC hers In the Institution AZ COlun
I bus.
! Illinois will have Philip J. Iasens'ah
and Il considering the proposIsioa - seu'
either Prof. Dudley Webster Gcatgr o
Mr.. James II. Cloud, bosh u Jaess1uylile
Ml.souh sends irot Gen.ge y. dough
ersy. the deaf matcs' cbelnIss u 81. t.ouli
and Harry Gross. teacher in tins IH,,l,u
ton at Fulton.
| California sends Mr.. Tntoph E'Estrella
although she already has . Representative
in Pari, in tho rersoa q NJ Douglas n
den. deaf mu.r. who T. ssadyiuS scalI
,ure under Paul Chopin. aal wha.
study, In plaster. called la sport Amer
cain representing tascba!l pitcher
the act o. delivering ,hs halil. ha, 70
been admitted 20 the Salon.
Other States than th0s, abosc mentions
may be represented. but 20 Tar no ii
nOupcemcnt has lCfn male.
The following countries besides q
United States. have announced their 4
tgn,Iou 70 send delegates to the cuugrr.
England, Ireland. Scotland, Belgium, IN
s.a, Switzerland, Turkey. Austria, Grrrc
Germany, Sweden afd spain.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21
Inventor Edlson,s ouaar puto,,,

Not long ago friend called al Edison. /,
home, expecting TO see him. He wasn,,
there, and Mrs. Edison said abe hadn't
seen him for three days II was seon
found that he was at his old tricks-work
ing night and day in his laboratory. having
his meals sent TO him and sleeping ON ths
iloOr with his clothes on, and stick q,
wood under hi' head for pillow. Wien
working he neyer leaves his labratOry. and
I've seems to think that by keeping nj.
clothes on he can better preserve the nor.
yous tension after he has started 10 vo,,
Then he psrseyerps until he has aecotn
pll'hed his purpose. Ills time he regard,
as very valuable and this is the reason n,
doesn't want TO come here until It Il nees.
sary. His deafness has not improved AM,
remaining about the same.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21
Different Patient. but Same
Treatment.

In hospital in one OF the large
cities OF central France the physician
tn-chief, in the course OF his round Of
inspection, approached cot and after
feeling the patients pulse, remarked:
"Hum-he is doing very nicely; his
pulse is much BETTER at is as you
say, DOCTOR" replied the nurse; ''but
IL is not the same man. Yesterdays
patient is dead. and this one has been
put in his place" ''hh!' said the doc.
tor, different patient, eh? "Well
same treatment And walked on.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21
SILENT CONGRESS.
An International Convention
Where No Word is spoken
Deaf Mutes to Meet.
ehnnld denf mntes Intermarry9


That is one of the most important cues
tions to be discussed at the lnternaIiohal
Congress OF Deaf Mutes which meets ~
Paris, July 10. Ii has been asserted that
such intermarriages tend to perpetaa'e
deafness, and the leading thinkers among
these unfortunate people will attempt 70
prove TO the world that the claim Is false,
This gathering of silent men from all
parts of the globe viii enjoy at least one
advantage over other International bodies.
Their language is, in q measure, uniNef-
sal-the language of signs.
New York city and various States OF the
Union will send delegates across the Al
lantic to represent the New World In the
discussions which will be held at Paris IN
order that the Exposition may be enjoyed
at the same time. To the speaking and
hearing world very natural question pre-
sents itself:
'aAre the deaf mutes so numerous thai
it is deemed important to hold special con
yentlons, and If so, what can be the oh
iect OF such congress-"
There are in the civilized world an aver
age of one deaf mute to every fifteen hun
dred OF the population; In other words
there arc at least one million OF this al
fllcted class. In the United States Their
are IS, 600; in Great Britain 20 900; in Ge'
many $4,000; in France $1,000; in swede
1000; in Norway 100; in Denmark 9
600; in Holland 2,sCO; and in Sw.tlerlan
1.-THE country above all othe,s where dea
ness is preyalentl 10000.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21

Among the social features Of The Con.
gress will be an excursion to Versailles, a
banquet in honor Of the Abbo rEpee. and
farewell reception given by the French
deaf maies to their foreign brothers and
the ladies who may be present.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21

tod nae growth Of organization among ,narnsv
St ss OaNers Is going on ali over tic IjnItSi
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-21

Vienna In May. ''sa suicide iF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-30

Victoria Furnace, at Goshen, has gone
into blast, and well-posted Democrat
who is not an alarmist says there are now
nj the furnace about 200 Virginia whites
aud negroes who will be entitled to vote
AZ the coming election, large majority
OF whom will vote the Malone ticket
Basing calculation on the Re
publican majority OF lssS-the very
lowest estimate. (Which is Har-
rison's plurality and not fosts
majority of So in the county,
add TO that a possible and more than
probable new Republican vote OF $50 at
Goshen, and we have a Republican ma
jority in the county OF ia. This would
give Malone the two representatives
from this county, AMI would materially
change the result in this senatorial
district. when it is considered that
heretofore active Democrat and
very strong man of Botetourt
county. has gone over TO Malone,
and will be p candidate for the Legis'a-
ture on the Malone ticket The Demo
Gratis of Rockbridee and Botetourt must
face these facts and go TO work. else Ma
hone will certainly capture two IN thus
and one in Botetourt members OF the
lower house of the Legislature and the
senator from the district. FAUST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-08-30
lOuDOUN COUNTY.
livestock Ezhibition-Quarterly Meet
inc-PoIiticaI-Assoc sc.

livestock Ezhibition-Quarterly Meet
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. sc.
Correspondence Of ,he Richmond Dispatchl
LEEsBURG, Va. August Is, 1889.
The sixth annual exhibition OF the
Loudoun Livestock Exhibition Associa-
ton opened on the fair grounds near this
town on yesterday, and will close to-
morrow. The grounds are in fine con-
dition, though the track Is dusty. Inc
number OF people present to-day Is va
riouslv estimated at from 1000 to 5000.
There is u better and larger display III
the horse department than IN previous
wears, though the cattle. sheep, and hogs
are scarce, but OF excellent quality.
Agricultural implements are also limited
in number. in the ladies' department
many useful and artistic things are
shown. Racehorses are present IN I'M
usually large numbers, which will be
special feature of the exhibition.
The Hillsboro' circuit quarterly meet
ing OF the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. was held at Snickersyille ON Sun
day. Rev. Nelson Head, ID. d., of
Leesburg, represented the presiding
elder, and preached morning and night
20 very large congregations. The pre-
siding elder. Rev. DIR. Hough, held q
quarterly meeting here on that day.
The new Methodist Episcopal church,
South, at Round Hill, handsome and
attractive building recently completed
in that growing and prosperous village,
will he dedicated on the third Sunday Of
next month. Rev. j. II. Boyd. OF Roa-
noke City, will preach the dedicatory
sermon. Rev. james Hervey Dulany IS
the pastor in charge OF this circuit.
The following gentlemen have been
called upon through the Democratic pa
pers OF the county to allow their names
TO be used as candidates for the nOmina-
ton for the House of delegates Hon.
j. f. Ryan (present deleSate), Stirling
Murray, Mason Throckmorton, John
Gray, W. d. Hempstone. VI. NJ. Rodef-
fer, and Samuel ID. Leslie Ohe latter as
foater candidate to represent Loudoun
and Fauquier). Messrs. Throckmorton
and Gray have declined.
Judge J. b. McCabe left on Monday
for Chicago, being delegate to the SUI
premo Council of the American Legion
of Honor.
John Y. Basel, Esq, left on Mon
day for a business trip through section
of the West.
An association will begin on Tuesday
evening. September Sd, AZ Christ church,
Goresyille, lasting the entire week. hev.
Harry b. Lee. of Culpeper, Will be
present to conduct the services.