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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

boihWato My NeWS.
The Morning Neaos delights in dwelling
upon its self.assertcd fact that the Dem
ocrata Of Delaware are crying that
Mckee and nougherty have sold out
the Democratic party" The Morning.
Nc1s Is base defamer of Democratic
opinions. Not one Democrat in the
State, lives, who does not revolt at the
frauds Of the $4,000 bogus tax receipts.
Both Democrats and Republicans honor
the EVERY EVENING for its tireless
efforts to expose Mckee and Dough-
erty; and the attempt of the Morning
Nors to defame the Democratic press Of
this Safe, only reflects discredit and dis.
honor upon the editors of the Morning
Ne1ps.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

A large number Of useful articles wer,
received ut the Delaware Hospital OF
Thursday donation day. besides the fol
lowing cash contributions Miss Hannal
Shipley, $780, Miss Il. T, l.atimer, sl5; W
w Nc paniel. s5 Mrs. G. l.. Mcllyaine, IS
Alfred Lee, s.; Mrs. Mary Dillon. S5: Mrs
HARRIET II. Fritz. s.; Miss Elizabeth G
Morris 81 Mrs. Sarah J.. Hilles, 81; Mrs
Mary NJ. James, So; Elizabeth il. Hilles
81; Mrs, :. A. Morrow, s.; William Candy
90; Ann S. Poole, 50; donation box, 81
Mrs. Glitz, % cents
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

John L. Barren Of Cumberland, Md.
has been appointed trainmaster at the
railroad to succeed John l.. Spurrier. re.
Gently promoted 10 the position OF assist
ant superintendent of the second division.
Mr.; barren arrived in this city FRIDAY
and assumed charge of his duties imme-
dialely Mr.. Barren is married and has a
family Of several children and is about 46
years old. He has had considerable ex.
perience in railroad matters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

WEST SUPERIOR, Oct. 12.-The nine
city banks of this city have agreed to
form u trust and hereafter maximum
rate of two per cent interest is to be
paid on city funds. The city councils
has accepted the proposition and will
divide the funds proportionately among
the banks according to the capital Of the
institutions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Oct ia genuine
sensation was caused here by the an
nouncement that ex-Mayor Carter H.
Harrison proposes to purchase tho
Chicago Times and turn it into rafting
free silver, protection, Farmers Alliance,
Democratic paper. Harrison is mil
lionaire, and the price of the paper is
100000. His ambition is to become the
Alliance candidate for President next
year, and incidentally to cross out
scores against Senator Palmer and
William NJ. Springer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15
ATown,s Nnrror lannnn.

HURON, $. d., Oct. 12.-rhe town Of
Hitchcock, 20 miles from here on the
Chicago g. Northwestern railroad, came
near being swept out Of existence by
prairie fires yesterday. 1t was saved BY
the arrival Of Il special train here with
40 firemen and apparatus. Several
farmers suffered the loss of buildings.
Tho wind is blowing a gale. People
are greatly alarmed about prairie fires
and careful watch is being Kept.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15
BuRGnAss USE yfo1Eyce.



House While They Gather Plumber.
CHICAGO, Oct ia special from
Marshall, Mo-, says; Burglars entered
the residence of Thomas Langen, nine
miles west of this city, while the fsmily
were all ut church, yesterday, except a
daughter, Laura, aged 81 years. They
knocked the young woman down after
terrible struggle and bound her with
straps. The culprits then rnnsacked the
house, taking everything they could lay
hands on, among other things q sum Of
money.
Mrs. Langan, who was the first to
come from church, found her daughter
in the dining room on her back uncon-
sclous and terribly bruised about the
body. Her condition is prccarious.
A large armed posse is searching for
the robbers and they will probably be
lynched if caught.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

The Raymond free bath closed its sea.
son on Saturday last with u total Of
55,3s5 bathers during the entire season.
Only "a ayailed themselves of an oppor-
tunity to immerse themselves during
the past week in consequence Of the
frigid aspect of the atmosphere. The
bath during the entire season has been
successfully conducted by 5uperintend-
ent John g. jackson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15
CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED.

anu inc Wiis MOI Properly constructed
for the New Hospital building ARE
Pulled Down.
The trustees of the Delaware State Hos
pital for the Insane held an adjourned
meeting at Farnhurst Friday afternoon.
An order was drawn in favor OF Contractor
Harry McCaulley, amounting to $500, on
account of the contract for building the
new residence for the superintendent
physician. Contracts as follows were an
nounced; For machinery for the new
laundry, $500, awarded to the Hospital
Supply Company Of SandWky Ohio. The
contract for steam heatingwas awarded TO
Harry Mil at his bid, 500; outside drain
age pipe, Joseph Jenkins Sll5.70.
since the last meeting the walls for the
new dwelling, which, 1t was claimed, were
not constructed with genuine brick, us
and the contractor had agreed to rebuild
the walls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15
Death of a Prominent Young MAN

Special Correspondence Gazettc and Journal
TOWNSEND, Oct. 9.-John J. Simpson, as
sistant teacher of the public schools here,
died about noon to-day Of typhoid fever,
after an illness of about three weeks. Mr..
Simpson was very popular young man
church. He was the only support of a
widowed mother and sister. He was an
ardent student and was preparing himself
for college to study for the ministry. The
deceased was q member of Appoquinimink
Castle X. g. f., of this town
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

ROME, Oct. 12.-The Brindisi express
on board which train were Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry NJ. Stanley and Mrs. Stewart,
has been completely wrecked at Caros
yigno, 10 miles from Brindisi. The
Stanley party was on its way to Aus.
tralia, where the explorer Is TO lecture.
They with all the other passengers on
the train escaped without injury,
though they had narrow escape from
death,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15


John w. Downham, near Viola, has
80 trees of the Pullman variety OF
peaches in his orchard that have borne
three crops this year. The first crop
was large, fine fruit; another crop was
ripened a month later; 1t was of smaller
size. The third crop is now ripe and
the trees are full, but the peaches are
no larger than walnuts, with the seeds
the size of cherry stone. The fruit is
Of good flavor and color.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

A local regatta between the racing
yachts Pastime and Acme occurred on
the Christiana river Sunday afternoon
The start was made from the mouth OF
the Christiana TO Reedy Island and re.
turn, 30 miles in distance. Captain
Tucker of the Acme won the toss and
took the windward. The Acme led the
way for the first ID miles, when The
Pastime, Captain Walling, dashed passed
her, winning the race ut the finish by
III minutes. The Pastime is owned by
William L. Carrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

READING, PA. Oct. 12.-The Potts
vile Iron and Steel Company rolling
mills, at Hamburg, this county, which
was idle some time because Of trouble
with the Amalgamated Association, re-
sulned operations with non-union hands,
to-day went on double turn, giving en-
ployment to 100 men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

BANGOR, ME-, Oct. 1o.-John Young Of
Garfield plantation, to please his little
son, yesterday allowed the boy TO place a
gun across a tub in the yard and pull the
trigger. Just at this moment a Young
daughter of Mr.. Young ran before the gun
and the charge struck her, killing her in
Etantly,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

The contest over the Ann Harvey will
case, at Register Cooah's office, was termi
mated by compromise on SATURDAY., aand
letters testamentary were granted to Lucy
Q. Pine Of Wilmington The suit has been
going on for some months. William G.
Sprnance, Esq, appeared for the will and
Levi e. Bird against.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

WASHINGTON, Oct. ia report pub
lished this morning, to the effect that Il
convention had been concluded with
Germany by which the cereal products
of the United States are to be admitted
free of duty, is not true.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

Word was received in this city Friday
Of the flight Of Elmer Ellsworth Winaur.
aged IL years. Of Lancaster, Pa. leaving no
apparent cause for his disappearance be-
hind. The lad, on his departure, wore a
dark cutaway coat and vest. light trousers
and has light chestnut hair. He is about
8 feet, 4 inches in height.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

Lockjaw seized a fine horse owned by
Frank A. Gardner and last Saturday its
suffering became so intense that the
animal had to be killed. Lockisw set
in from a nail which penetrated the
animals foot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15
Ex-Goyernor i.lgelnw bead.

New HAVEN, CONN, Oct. 12.-Ex
Governor Bigelow died at the New
Haven House at $50 a. IN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

LONDON, Oct. 12.-The health Of Mrs.
Parnell has not improved She is still
under the constant care of physician,
and her heart is said to be very weak.
The physician in attendance to-day pre-
vailed upon he. to partake of some
slight nonrishment. She was too weak
yesterday to read the brief kilograms
sent to her from Dublin during the
progress Of the funeral.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15
Castoria.

'castoria is an excellent medicine for chill.
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR. G. @. osoooD,
Lowell, Mass.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15
fARNELLITES W0N'T com PROMISE
To Continue the Fight on the Lines Laid
Down BY the Dead Leader--AIrs. Par
nell's Condition.

neil's Condition.
DUBLIN, Oct. l2.-The newspapers Of
this city to-day continue their eulogies
OF the late Charles Stewart Parnell, and
on all sides are heard expressions of re-
greet for the dead,
It is reported here that an informal
meeting of the Parnellite members Of
the house of commons, was held this
morning, and that it was decided not to
accept any overtures for coalition
with the McCarthyites, but to contipue
the struggle for the leadership Of the
Irish Parliamentary party on the lines
laid down by Mr.. Parnell in his efforts
to regain the position from which he
had been deposed by majority Of his
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

For indigestion, dyspepsia, and diseases
incident thereto.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

There was much suppressed excite
ment, and many persons expected riot,
but all was peace. The committee of
arrangements had placarded the city
with requests that the day and the func-
ton be perfectly peaceably observed,
and the request was complied with.
How many thousands witnessed the
funeral can only be guessed ut. Dublin
has a population 81 100000, and en-.
thusastic Parnellites estimated that
200, 900 appeared on the streets or stared
from balconies, windows or housetops.
There were 5,010 visitors at least, and
this would make 205 900 spectators.
There were not 50 mauy. One hum
bred thousand would be generous esti-
mate Of the number of spectators. |
heard at least dozen men say that there
were $1,000 in the funeral procession.
] heard two old men say that Parnell's
funeral was larger than O'Connell's,
and the latter is said to have had $4,000
in it.
Isaw to-day'sfuneral at several points
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

MADE TO SUIT PARNELL.
The coffin was made according is
ParnelPs orders. He was intensely
superstitutious, and during his life he
, gave orders that his coffin should be
made after an old English design, with
out shoulders, for he seemed to think he
would not rest easily unless he had
more room than was usually given 10
the dead. The coffin was really made
on four straight lines. 1t was covered
with the Irish flag.
Nearly all those who came to Kings
town wore armlets OF crepe, to which
were attached knots Of green ribbon.
The crowds that tiironged the neighbour
hood Of the city hall during the day
were decorated IN ne same way,
small crowJs yo rsiS ~ aioh5 ~ lsns
HAD was har.I ir5 "n" esst1
raw and the wind o.ronia nm -, @.i "ea
was ma ceesation ~ tbn C rnin 49, liieie
XII Wo-tiand In .,s, 'sH' ,o3
nnmberinT t6onsomdy ''''4'' wv, VIZ IOWA ,,,.
n1,iat md 1rdari,, H., f.a,,, ~
If bonor stand Z hady af',h,, ut i.,
AtbIctic 4 ss9cistinn ar,ysd - ,,i, 'S 1uo,lg
around which wera hannd ~ s,''4.iii
green ribhon Tba casa 4, ,sGi",, ..s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-10-15

The route laid down was from Cork
Hill by Lord Edward street, then along
fligh street into Thomas street, through
~. James street to Stephens lane. The
procession then made its way to the
long line of quays. 1t cannot be less
than mile from Kings Bridge to Graf
tan's Bridge, and this space was crowded
with spectators. AT o'clock the pro-
cession, having moved over Grattan's
Bridge, once more passed the City Hall
and moved into Dame street to College
Green.
The record-union., 1891-09-07
THE WHHELMEN
They Forage on tho Fiorinians and
Their Vineyards.

They Forage on tho Tiorinians and
Their Vineyards.
Capital City Whealmen-Club-ro
Sept. i, 1891; 1880 A. NJ. tlorin-Dinner.
''GS!gned) CAPTAIN"
Such was the notice sent each member
of the Capital City Wheelmen's Club,
and in response to the call ten hardy
riders put III an appearance at the odd
Fellows building yesterday morning
Before starting an enterprising photo
grapher took snapshot at the boys in
line.
The run was to f. L. Laudsborough's
ranch at ElOrin, who had kindly sent
the club an invitation TO sample the good
things that grow there, together with
others bought in this city. The quantity
| of grapes, fruit and other things that the
c. Z. W. men can get away with after a
run over Il rough road on hot day
would give a hotel man tie blues
About 1890, as they were about to
start on the return trip, Messrs. Dexter
and Redmond were missing, and Messrs.
| Jewell and Cantield were detailed to
hunt them up. -4'he patrol soon located
the guilty pair enjoying tine dinner at a
neighbOring ranch; so, TO square matters,
they, too, were elected members Of the
same board. Patrol duty is not very
irkSome III cases of this kind.
\ stop was next made at Mr.. Sutton's
adjoining ranch, where more fruit was
inspected and condemned to destruction
The run from there to this side of the
Lake House was without incident, other
than the continued loss of valued grapes,
when two collisions occurred. The one
between Brown and Canneld resulted in
totally disabled wheel for the latter,
but friendly blacksmith shop on Mr.
Duden's ranch furnished material for
repairs.
A long halt was called here, where a
very pleasant time was spent. Cause
daughters of the host.
Those participating in the run were the
Captain, Messrs. Hubert, Brown, Gilbert,
Lavenson, Garfield, Dexter, Jewell and
Redmond. Returning to the city about
$50 p. NJ, the run around town was con-
tinued for about haitian hour, with about
twenty wheelmen in line.
At the club meeting last Friday night
eight new members were admitted, and
several more have applied for admission
at the next meeting. Sacramento will
soon have bicycle club that would be a
credit to any CITY,
The record-union., 1891-09-07
GILT-EDGED BALL.
The Kind Played Yesterday at Snow
fake Park.
It Was Pitchers Battle, and Hard
Fought One, and the Visitors
We're Victorious.

The ball game yesterday at Snowflake
Park between the Sacramentos and San
Franciscos was one in which the result
depended entirely upon the effectiveness
of the pitchers. The players Of both
teams rendered almost perfect support,
and it was simply a case Of Holman VS..
Cobb. The fielders, both in and out, ac-
copied all the chances, with one or TWO
exceptions, and batter III order TO gain
his base was compelled to hit the ball
out of reach of fielder, or wait for -four
balls''
The best pitcher in each of the teams
occupied the box, and to all appearances
each tried hard to win the game for his
club.
The contest was close and interest
ing one all the way through, even though
the San Franciscos maintained the lead
throughout.
Two innings were played before either
side scored. In the third inning, bases
on balls by Gooodenough and Bowman,
and hits by McGuirk, Reynolds and Nc
Hale, netted two tallies for the Sacra-
mentoS.
The inning was not over, however,
until the visitors were in the lead. Sharp,
Cartwright, Smith, Levy and Clark each
made clean, safe hits, and three runs
were scored by the Bay nine.
Hotfman's home run increased the Sac
Tamentos' score by one in the fourth, but
in the same inning SWEET scored for the
visitors. He gained the initial on a hit,
went to second base on Reynolds error,
to third on Sharp's force hit, and scored
on the throw down to second base by
Bowman.
In the seventh inning Sweeney's two
bagger, Cartwright's sacrifice hit and
Smiths single made the San Francisco
score five, and the game ended in this
way, the result being 5 to 3.
A brilliant assist from right field to the
home plate by McHale deserved the pro-
longed applause that was given.
The players of both teams put up such
an excellent quality OF ball that it would
be unjust to praise one more than the
other.
Those who attended the three games
say that Sheridan's umpiring was strictly
correct on every point. Following is the
The record-union., 1891-09-07
ANOTHER BOY DROWNED.
The Treacherous River Claims One
More Young Victim.
William Morris, Who Lives In Oak
land, Loses His Life While Bath
ing-Could Not be Saved.
The river claimed another boy victim

The river claimed another boy victim
yesterday afternoon.
The hapless one in this instance was a
seventeen-year-old lad named William
Morris, who lives in Oakland. He came
up from his home Saturday to spend a
few days with some friends who reside in
Washington.
Yesterday afternoon he accompanied a
party Of boys about his own age for a
bath III the river. They choose "shelf7'
near the bridge, and divesting themselves
of their clothing proceeded to disport
themselves i'll the water as only boys can.
Young Morris was not a good swim
mer, yet he was enjoying himself i'm
mensely.
SANK BENEATH TIE SURFACE.
But suddenly his companions noticed
that he was in distress, and before any Of
them could reach him he sank from view.
one OF his companions dove into the
water where the unfortunate lad had dis
appeared, but could not save him.
The body was found some time later.
anu was taken charge of by Justice Of the
Peace kaup. He proceeded at once to
hold an inquest, the result of which was
a verdict OF accidental drowning.
Young Morris companions state that
from the manner III which he acted they
believe that he was either seized with
cramps, or else, finding that he was in
deep water, became frightened and lost
control Of himself
He WAS AN ORPHAN.
The unfortunate lad lives with an aunt
in Oakland. His father and mother and
other relatives are ali dead.
1t is is probable that the remains will
be forwarded TO Oakland for interment.
The sad fate of this poor orphan lad is
another terrible warniug-to the many
already given--to boys 10 avoid the
treacncrOus river. The channel is filed
with holes, beds Of qujcksand, eddies and
UndertOws that are almost certain death
10 those that cannot swim.
Time and again this paper has called
attention to the dangerous condition of
the river and warned bathers 10 keep
away from it, but it seems as if a certain
number Of lives must be sacrificed every
summer, and these are mostly Of young
lads.
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RBMORSELESS DEATH.
1t Strikes Down Major p. a. Humbert
With Brief " arning.

Major P. A. Humbert, the well-known
civil engineer, died yesterday at his home
near Folsom, after an illness of less than
three days.
On Friday morning he was taken sud
denly i'll with inflammation of the liver
and peritonitis of the bowels, and his con-
dition became so serious that his wife,
her sister, Mrs. Captain Aull, and the
latter's husband were telegraphed for.
They arrived from San Francisco on Fri
day evening, and found Major Humbert
growing rapidly worse. He was attended
by DIR. Durant of Folsom, who remained
constantly with him, and on Saturday
Drs. Tyrrell and Gardner of this city
were sent for.
The three physicians were with the
patient through the night, and did every
thing that medical skill could devise to
save his life, but that was impossible, and
be died ut $40 p. ".
Major Humbert was regarded as one of
the best civil engineers in the State. He
came to this county three years ago to
superintend the construction of the great
dam across the American River, near the
Folsom State Prison, and it has been
generally conceded to be a massive and
enduring piece of masonry.
Deceased came 10 the State from New
York, of which State he is a native, some
thirteen years ago. He spent several
years on the Comstock lode, where he
was Superintendent of the Bullion mine
for long time. He was but IS years OF
age. and apparently man of robust
health.
The only relative that Major Humbert
leaves in this State is his wife. His
parents, five brothers and three sisters
reside in New York.
1t is not yet known whether the de-
ceased will be buried here or in the East.
but his body will be temporarily laid in
the receiving vault at the City Cemetery
until his relatives East can be communi-
Gated with.
Although Major Humbert's residence
here had been brief, he had already be-
come very active in politics, and did
effective work tor the Republican ticket
at the last two elections. He was gen.
tleman of excellent address, and had
many friends and admirers in this com
munity who will deplore his untimely
death