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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
HORSES DYING IN THE orr.
Animals Dying From Cerebro-
Spinal Mentngitis-raik With "A
Veterinarian.

Animals Dying From Cerebro-
spinal men,ngitis-raik With "A
= Veterinarian.
Talk am ing iiyerymen of the increas-
ing frequency of fatal sickness among
horses in the city Induced representa-.
tive of the GAzETTE to interrog ate
DIR. II. p. Ewes, veterinary surgeon, No.
6O7 West Ninth street. upon the mstter.
Inreply to the reporters questions DR..
Ewes conceded that there has been con-
siderable loss of life among horses in the
city lately from oerebro.spinal menin-
gifts. Within the past month nine horses
have died in Wilmington OF that sease.
What kind were they = ordinary
drRught horses, or of the better class ~
mo-" DR.. Ewes replied. .'they wers all
good horses. They would be valued for
$4,000, at low estimate"
DR.. Ewes admitted that the disease Is
still rife. "We are in the middle Of it,
he added. what do you ascribe It to
doctor 2n
81 think it is due to a bacterium, the
origin of which cannot definitely say.
probable supposition Ia that it arises
from decayed vegetation. cannot say
whether il enters the animal from tie
surrounding air or through the food CON
sumed. 1t is not, however, q contagious
disease. It is ar ep dsmic OF an infec.
tious nature. II will enter the stable
perhaps one horse will die. Sometimes
1t will be fatal to all. When the germ
oncs gains access to the State the AMI
mails are never safe. The stables can be-
come permanently infected. Then the
most thorough disinfecting must BIS un.
dertaken. Ordinary drugs anoh as car
bolic acid and tar have no effect"
Have you done anything towards in |
vestiRation of the local cause hero in
Wilmington r.
II have not had time to give any exact
attention to the matter, DIR. Neale Of |
the experimental station at Delaware Co.
lega has promised to examine the nature
Of the bacterium."
II was ascertained from DR.. Ewes that |
according to official reports from other
states and from what has been asoer
tanned from veterinarians in adjacent
states that cerebro.Rpinal meningitis is
more rife In Delaware than anywhere else
in the Uuion. In Salem and Gloucester
counties, N. j., there have been only two
cases in three years whereas De. Ewes has
seen at least 800 cases here in the same
time.
rs not that very alarming condition
Of things, doctor r. the reporter asked,
and should 1t not be reported to the
p
Yes, Of course, bnt then we have no
State vsteri aSian in Dslawars.n
Well, shall yon report it to the United
Stateg authorities u
Yes, am d liz that. am prepar.
ing statemen. DR.. Salmon, chief Of
the bureau OF animal industry. think
Il OF sufficient Importance 10 do so.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
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MANNING THE DsIrBIOrs.
supposed Movement 10 Continue q
Presiding Eider in OIEice.

supposed Movement 10 Continue a
Presiding Elder In OiEico.
The Peninsula Hethodist contains the
following bit OF correspondence Indice-
tions point to the transfer OF the pre-
siding elder OF Dover district to the
Easton district, at the ensuing session of
the Wilmington Conference, and the ap-
pointment of the Rev. II. s. Thompson,
now pastor Of Denton NJ. T. Church, to
Dover district.
Commenting on preachers occupying
official positions for many years in sue,
cession the editor OF that paper SAYS .
They seldom il ever, resume the pas.
toral work. If they doa't succeed In their
aspirations for preferment they manage
to secure some soeclal privileges; start
newspaper, engage in the Insurance. or
some other line OF business, do almost
anything, rather than take turn with their
brethren III the regular work; and this
may be more their misfortune, than their
rant; for having been so long out of the
pastorate, they can't keep step with their
itinersnt brethren; and there may be no
places for them.
AS to the parties named by our CORE
spondent," ~ editor continues, zone OF
them, the kgv. II, :. Thompson, is vel!
and tavorably known in the conference
as diligent, faithful and successful pas.
tor, aud We doubt not would make an Ok.
cellent presiding elder. His father tie
late Ihomas Jefferson Thompson. was
distinguished incumbent Of tile office for
many terms, and was worry generally re-
garded as a motel presiding elder. The
other party, having been iu the Office al.
ready for eight consecutive years, has
certainly earned respite from the cares
and responsibilities of such position,
and may be presumed 10 DO more than
willing to take his place again among his
brethren, deyoting his talents in pastoral
lao0rs for developing our territory.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
THE NBW pos1-CFFICE.
what IL Etelng bone In Regard d
It's Erection-An EnsuffciencY al
EttRu9


what ~ EfeIng Done In Regard 10
sts ErectiOn--An Ensuf1ciencY OF
Funds.
The rumor was heard in the street Sat-
uIday that preparations are in hand
for laying the foundation Of the new
post office. Inquiry was m lde OF Post
master Sewart, who informed the re-
porter that he knew nothing Of the
matter. He said that it is understood
that the question is open just now at the
department as to the advisability.of going
On with the work with the present avail.
able sum ($llS, 0O0), which is all that
can be used after the deduction of
1872 600 for the purchase OF ground from
the original $3.50 900. The righttul sum
belonging to Wilmington is 300 900
more, though the fact Of the bill being
passed and signed by the president
limited the cost of the public building of
this city TO $3.50, 900.
But the additional $4,000 has not
been secured as the funds at disposal OF
the government have been already used
up. There Is no money to be had.
The question at the department ia
whether it is better to go ahead with the
sum at present in hand to build the
foundation and az much Of tine structure
as the $4,000 will allow and when the
additional 500 600 is Obtained 70 90
ahead with second contract,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
Sighting on Itallroua rrn,nr.

Passengers on the south bound Norfolk
express arriving at Wilmington at IE5s
p. M, complain OF disgracetul fights on
the train Sunday between Philadelphia
and Chester. The parties involved left
the train at Wilmington. They were a
crowd of roughs who had spent the day
at q uucester. The train was we'll filed
and the frst fight took place in the
forward car and two or three windows
were broken. The combatants then went
back 10 tue next car where there were
several ladies, and did not hesitate to
use the fouleHt and most Indecent Lam
guage before they came to blows. Two
or three windows were smashed and sew
eral black eyes and broken noses given.
The conductor and train crew looked on
and made no attem pit to stop the fighting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

The debate at the Young Me g Chris
tian Asso :iation hall ThursdayInight, was
succeaR. The question was "That the
Press ia more Influential than the Pulpit. !"
The debsters were, affirmative, j. II.
King Robert AdRir and f. W. Harold;
negative, W. y. Prickett, Esq. O. Il.
Evans and F. H. II. Messenger. Messrs.
King and Prickett opened in I0-minute
spec hes for their respective sides. L ey
were followed oy Messrs. Harold, Evans,
Adair and Messenger, in fve.minute
speeches. Then the leaders had five
minutes in which to sum up majority of
the judges, who were, w. K. Crosby,
Joseph Pyle and Ashton Il. Tetum, de-
cided in favor of the affirmative. Before
and after the debate, there was music by
the orchestra OF the First Presbyterian
Sunday-school, and Miss Doran. Also
vocal music by Messrs j. Il. King and Il.
ii. Carver. Walter Drake rendered
harmonica solo, and W. O. Pawley de-
liyeEed recitation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
Enan,ele.I stri,,Ie n S.,vcr.

Tine cost o. epameled brick is 800
per thousand, said q prominent citizen
Friday morning who came into the
GAZETTE office to discuss Engineer
hatton'a scheme for laying new
sewers. French plate glass won d
serve the purpose better than these
Rilt.edged bricks, and l wish Won would
40 state for tho benefit of the Street and
Sewer Department engineer and the pub.
lic The prominent citizen is under
the impression that the people will con.
aidr the use OF these costly bricks in
sewers as a bit Of absurd humor aEn
amel1d bricks come hioh, but mus. thew
~ in the sewers Let US try fine French
nlate. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

STAFF Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
MmpIETowN, Aug. 9.-Ihsrs are two
curiositles in MIddletown, the like of
which was never known before. The cat
that keeps 0. E, Foulke's store clear of
mice and rats recently increased her fam
lily by three. Two of the young ones bear
a striking resemblance to rabbit, while
the third favors its mother. The two
rabbit kittens have the sane hop as
rabbit and short, stubby tail. They do
not ''mew" like their mother, but ths
noise they make is exactly like that of q
rabbit. They are very wild. The mother
cat Is domestieated and has been in and
around the store for long time. The
rabbit kittens are about one month old
aud to oil appearances as healthy as cats
usually Rre.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

Snow PM, Aug. 10 Messrs. George
" ooyington, O. @. Lloyd md q. D..
Morton, tie Democratic state central
committee Tor Worcester county, have
designated 95,h OF August for the Damo-
cr IN primaries, and September LIST Tor
ths ceuntg convention at Snow Hill.
Msssrs A. ? Barnes, Henry A. Godfrey,
Robert u Glllett and George Il. Mar.
se9ll, composing the Republic u state
cantfsl committee, have named Saturday
August 234 for holding the primary
alec ion4, $40 Tuesday August goth, for
holdieg the county convention at Snow
Hill
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

Marriage Of a Wilmington Lady 10
"a Denver Business Nan.
Miss Z. Louisa Gould, of this CITY,
formerly teacher III public school, No.
l5,wsa married on Saturday Jny 26tn, to
George l.. Thorp, leading business man
of SilyertoD, Dol. The ceremony took
place in Trinity NJ. E. Church, at Denver,
Col, and was performed by the Rev.
EtNayd M. BATHS. There were few
guAets present. Ths weddirg march was
played aud quartette rendered BY the
church choir.
After the ceremony tho bridal party
repaired TO the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs.
j. M. Fleming No. 1921 Curtis street,
where wedding supper was served
They remained ia Denver until Tuesday,
and then proceeded to Silysrton and took
rooms at the Walker House.
Miss Gould LEFT Wilmington lpr a visit
to Colorado friends, about three weeks
ago, Her marriage is not altogether I'M
expected, but only few chosen friends
knew positively that it would take place,
Consequently it will be surprise to
many. The bride is not unacquainted in
bilyerton, having spent several months
there some years ago. The bridegroom,
u. Thorp, is one OF the most promj-
nent business men aud real estate owners
IN the town. He IS city treasurer and
probable candidate for the legislature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
4 HEAVY R4INFILL.


Torrents OF Water sweep Aft Of the
DIrt From the streets.
Oaly small amount OF rain fe!l during
the frequent showers OF on Friday, up to
O'CLOCK. AT that hour, heavy fall oc-
CURED, last Jig for Two hours. The meas
urements Of the city engineers office
show that from TO O'Clock, IA inches
Of rain fell, From O. m TO / D. M,
the fail was 80 inches snd fiom / p. m.
to p. M, ~ nches. This il 4 total rain
fall of l,9l inches for the II hours be-
tween 8 3. N. and z p. n Friday.
Some cellars were Hooded by the even
ings heavy sa9W5t, but 30 gyeRt damage
wasdone. straeta WIN almost lmpassable
while It laate1 Hnd tie water ran down
tha gutter In torrents. The street be
vas covered at Eighth aud shipley aud
Ri. ash and Orange streets. Poplar street
from Front 70 Foutth was d river The
water epresd from curb to eurh The r.,
", y B TailrnGi track from West street
east to the French street station were
almost Submerged and tho sidewalk of
Water street WAS covered.
The rAiu was boon to the Street and
Sewer Department for the rushing water
carried away accumulated dirt on every
street, leaving them far cleaner than
the street cleaning force ever does.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
a Sermon o,,I,.bor

The Rey. Df. W. r. Bainhridga, pastor
OF the Delaware Avenue Bapils. Ohurc /,
con uc ed the fist Of series of labor SER
vices at is church, Sunday evening The
congregation inoiuied large representa-
ton OF the labor organic atoms OF the
city. number OF questions relative to
labor problems, waicb had been answered
by representatives of differ MT labor
Organizations, were read out With their
answers. The sense of ESQ answers
were that the cause of labor unions was
advancing and would continue to do 80,
as they now recognized that capital had
rights also; that confidence in properly
conducted stri es, who're no violence was
used was increasing; that the popular
prejudlra agains walking delegates who
took authority on themselves was i n I;
boycottiuR was unsuitable whoa the cause
was just; immigration should be checked
IN tine interest of American labor; the
labor vote could sometimes be purchased
the same AS leiisla.uree. After this inter
esting part Of the services, DR.. Balm
bridge preached from the words, II Must
Work" In this dlscourss he spoke par.
ticuiarly Of the relations between capital
and labor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

Pnrsy Above sell Ought TO be I'll
sEHtGIi NvaFd OF Every neuacrat

Parry Above SELF Ought TO be the
sFntoI,yvnrd OF Every Democrat.
Dover ieGlNarpan.
In our last issne wa urged Democrats
to use every endeavJr 10 harmonize and
be calm and prudent aud 70 send dele
gates pledged I'd no one Orr sincere
desire il thGt nominations shall BIS made
that Will unite the party everywhere IN
The STATE. We want peace in the party
We want victory this fail, and want thoss
men nominated who can command eyerV
Democratic vote, There ought 20 IS seuss
enough in the lenders aud in the voters q {
tho democrat party 10 get the party
together, and WI shall ba sa.prisei IL !
ticket is not placed IN thu d I'd that will
receive tie vote OF every Democrat in
Delaware. Wllle thera are ndidstes
mentioned i0t governor and for Congress
wtD can not get the unanimous vote OF
ths party, yet we believe that before next
Tuesday arrives that they will withdraw
from the contest. They ought to with
draw under this circumstance, and thew
will withdraw If they have the interest OF
tbs party at heart. Party above self
ougbt to be the watcnword OF every
Dem .cEat in Delaware this year. viii
y b. so Our answer is yes; and will
be- yes until after nsxs Tuesday, and we
hope that We cen say as much after that
data.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

A dispatch from Cape May says Miss
Ella Murray of Wilmington, made mar
row escape from drowning Thursday
afternoon. Mis- Murray entered the surf
with several others and waded beyond
her depth and was carried still further by
the strong current. She recognized her
position and called for help. Her com.
panions added their cries to hers. The
cries attracted the attention of Others on
shore and a volunteer Grew launched q
life boat and rescued the struggling
woman. She was thoroughly exhausted
and it was some time before she WAS able
to speak.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

A. L. i,suul r., who died on July 18th,
and Or. Henry W. Stout, who died on
July II b, we're respectively nus ibers Of
Delaware and Liberty lodges, a. O. u.
W. Proof OF tho two deaths was filed in
this office Of tie grand recorder on July
2ith, the evidences wal approved by the
finance com l4ittee and assessment levied
on August LIST, warrants were drawn md
sent to the ecordfrs OF the respective
lodges on Thursday and the amounts
were paid to relatives o: the decedents
Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

John Husbands, an old resident OF
Brandyvioe hundred, who lives near
Rock and, says that the thunder storm
OF Friday August lat, was the
the worst in his recollection. II seemed
70 centre directly ID the vicinity Of his
farm and though the lightning did no
damage to him it strnck thirteen times
within o radius OF half a mile OF his
house. There vas one continuous blaze
OF lurid light, accompanied by roar after
roar OF the most terrifying thunder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14


Dr.. j. A. Draper, who was called in
consultation over a month ago, by DIR. NJ.
f. Corkran, in the case of the child
Thomas, who, il was. intlmated by Har-
ford county, Md, health authorities. died
of diphtheria, and being sent to Pros
pect, Md, on certificate issued by DR..
Oorkran, caused an epidemic Of that dis
ease, has since recalled the details OF the
case. When first asked ubout it, DIR.
Draper could not at the moment call the
details Of the consultation clearly 10
mind, having had several of similar ma.
ture about that time. He states that the
case had no diphtharitic eomplioa.
tions and that there was nothing
whatever of oontagion about ii.
The certificate OF death which DIR.
Corkran gays was all right and substan.
italy the same that he would have given
himself had the child been his patient.
The subsequent deaths at Prospect, Nd.
could not have been In the remotest de-
gree connected with the funeral of that
child. They were fully accounted for BY
the uusanitary conditions amid which the
victims dwelt. Aside from all medical
testimony in the matter, the fact that no
member OF the family where the child
was visiting in this city contracted the
disease is very strong presump.ive proof
against the presence of any diphtheritic
oontaglon in the case itself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

superintendent Mrs Nj. A. II. Clark 81
the Associated Charities reports having
accompanied patty Of mothers aud "
children to boarding houses at Fairville,
Chester couaty, ta., on the Baltimore
Central railroad. The beuefioiaries OF
the kindness Of Wilmington residents
are enjoying themselves thoroughly in
the delightful country air. The w. x N.
railroad furnished free passes as far es
ohsdd's Ford. The railroad fare for the
remainder Of the journey was paid from
the frsshair fund.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
Wont receive a Papa, Envov,

ROME, Aug. 1.-THE English govern
ment has informed Cardinal Rampolla,
papal secretary OF state thst it is i'm.
possible for England to receive
papai envoy or to send min.
lister to the vatican. Il has been
suggested by the vatican that secretary
be attached to the British legation az
Vienna whoae duty should be to conduct
negotiations with the vatican and to
sometimes visit Rome.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
sHooKINa BAnBAnIrIrs.
A Prisoner of war Compelled 90
20 Ear His Own FIesh.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE following dis
patch has been received here: can en-
gagement has taken place between force
OF rebel Arabs and the army OF the
Sultan of Morocco. One hundred and
twenty prisoners were captured by the
rebels. They were all msssaored. Among
the oaptiyes was the son of the governor
of the province in which the insurrec-
tion took place. Portions of his body
were cut of while he was alive and
toasted. lie was then compelled BY
Aitinsi, the leader of the rebels, to eat
his own flesh,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

James A. Melvin, formerly of Pocomoke
City, Worcester county, Md, died recently
at Rosita, Colorado. In 1870 he met with
financial reyerses at Pc ,omoke City, ard
left that place for tue west heavily in
debt. He made fortune in his new home,
returned 10 Pocomoke Olty and paid of
every claim against him. Then he went
back to Colorado.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
Died Aboard III. Shin.

SreclhI Vorrespondence GAZETTE and Journal
LEwEs, Aug, B. - Hubert GARRISON, one
Of the crew Of the Philadelphia fishing
schooner, Wanderer, Captain Mathews,
died suddenly on board off the fishing
banks yesterday evening at S O'clock
His remains were landed hero TO day and
shipped TO his home in Philadelpiia on
the 2.35 p. NJ, train. He leaves wife
and one child.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
robacco Esu,ned pv rsn,,.

LANCASTER Pa, Aug. ia very de-
structive hail storm passed over southern
Lancaster county yesterday afternoon.
Several hundred acres of tobacco were
out to pieces and completely ruined. Tha
loss will be large, though partially Gov
cred by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

John Boyle o'Reilly, the poet and edi.
tor of the Boston Plot, died on Sunday
afternoon ct hisaum mer residence at HulI
Mass. His death is supposed to have
been caused By an overdose of chloral,
taken for insomnia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

last evening st 15 o'clock, but the
officials discovering that newspapers
were Watching the proceedings at the
prison abandoned the preparations for
the burial. The sexton OF the cemetery
and the grave digger had even driven up
to tho north carriage gate TO receive the
coffin, but were sent away empty handed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
a For,,,nn,, pen.,onor

Mrs. Emma F. Shilling OF this city this
morning received notice from the pen-
sion office that the pension of her nus
band had been granted her at the rate ~
$50 up to the time Of his death. Also
that widows pension had been granted
her. Her case was in the hands Of w. S.
MnNair - -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14
sALIsRgRR EuLL or RoLrs.
i ReniarRabic Ereclricn, S,or,
There-Eearn of Ing az IiHn

A Remarkable Electrical storm
There-Fears of Loss of Life.
SALISBURY, Aug. 10 The town was
visited to-day with terrible thunder
Btorm. About 10 O'Clock the atmosphere
was SO oppressive that one could scarcely
breathe and y few moments later o bolt
OF lightning seemed to descend from
almost cloudiess sky and the VIII IL
population were suddenly startled. GA
Main street the lightning seemed to burst
in mid air and Thousand balls of Ara
descended from 1t. The 1msrican 70.
porter Was standing in front ot the house
Of II. j.. Brewing.on, and al considera
bly, stunned. Several members OF fam.
lilies standing on the steps were stunned.
and some were rendered spsechless.
company Of gentlemen sitting In
front of the Orient Hotel were rem.
dered speechless and for q long time
could not utter o word. A bolt OF
lightning ran down the courthouse tower
and off on the pavement, and for some
time could be seen blowing up the
ground. In the house of Mr.. Il, E,
Powell the family were at dinner, when
the lightning descended through the reg
lister and small balls of Are ran round
the room. Strange to say, no one was
injured. The inhabitants are consider.
ably stirred up, and the chief topic #
conversation on the streets this evening
Is the terrible cloud. At the east of the
county it is thought there was cloud
burst, and 1t is feared great damage was
done. II this cloud burst happsnad near
the camp, being held at Nelson's, there
was probably some loss of life. The
train from Ocean City this evening ran
considerable distance through almost
food
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-08-14

An Associated Press dispatch to the
GAIsTrE yesterday afternoon, announced
the POPULATION Of Wilmington, according
to trough coantn Of the figures re-
turned to the census offise, AS 81 437.
This il an increase since 1880 OF IL, 49,,
or a4.63 per cont.