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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

SUMNER, ILL, Aug. 1.-THE heaviest
storm which has visited this city for
years swept over it last evening, doing
great amount of damage. Several
houses Were unroofed and others dam
aged in a strip Of about 800 feet wide
There were at least 500 trees blown
down and uprooted. The storm did
much damage in the vicinity of Month
cello, many head of cattle being killed
and the corn greatly damaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20
A WIFE's soRR0WFuL suRpRrsE
On Arriving From Washington Saturday
Morning She Finds Her Husband bend


A man attired in G. A. r. blue with
brass buttons was in the Federal build.
ing on Saturday looking for Depart
ment Commander Ayars. The stranger
said his name is John Hill, of No. 1894
West Twenty.fourth street, Washing
ton, d. c. He holds some position in
tile treasury department. Nj. Hill said
his mission here is to look for pen
soner named William Watson, who left
the capital two or five days ago to come
to Wilmington.
Mrs, Watson, escorted by Mr.. Hill,
arrived here on Saturday on the search
for Watson. Mr. Hill states they DIS
covered the man they We're searching
for at No. 40 Walnut street, where his
sister, Mrs. Sallie Mullin, lives. rs their
horror, however, Watson was found
dead. Mr.. Hill explains that he had
been suffering from hemorrhages ior
some time, and although the discovery
must have affected Mrs. Watson ex-
tremely, it could not have been alto.
gether unexpected.
The deceased had been private in
the First Delaware Cavalry and Mr.
ilills business with Commander Ayars
was to obtain some facts III regard to
the deCeascd record
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

Joseph Lenderman, aged is years, Of
Brandywine hundred, was thrown from
a wagon on Market street above Fourth,
on Friday afternoon, and painfully in.
jured. His wagon collided with heavy
wagon, when Lenderman was thrown
out upon the pavement, falling upon his
head. He was picked up by bystanders,
and complained of pain in the right
side and back, but was able to drive
home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

A bridge near Houston was discovered
on saturday to be in rotten condition
in time to avert a possible disaster to
the Delaware railroad train which
arrives here at night few minutes
after Z o'clock. The discovery was
made BY two colored men. The train
referred to did not arrive here until
after 10 o'clock and several freight
trains We're delayed while repairs to the
bridge were being made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

Henry Pryor, the colored man, who
was shot short time ago by Detectives
Money and Witsil, while running To
avoid arrest, for throwing sweat" near
the Oxy-liydrogen Company plant, Was
dismissed from the Homeopathic Hospi-
tai at Lila o'clock, p. m. Saturday. lie
has apparently recovered from the ef-
fects Of the shooting and left the hospi-
tai again well man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20
THE FISHING CRAZE.



Fish are Plentiful All Around the City
1t is the Greatest Angling Season Ever
Known Here.
The unusual abundance of fish in the
waters surrounding the city has brought
on a regular fishing craze here. All the
city anglers are on the qui yive. Numer-
Gus fishing parties venture forth daily
to try their luck between Eleventh
street bridge and Lea's mills. There is
no questioning the fact that large num-
hers Of rock and perch are caught. Bass
are plentiful at Smiths bridge and
around Rockland; in fact, anywhere up
the Brandywine. Two fishermen are
on record as having captured IL dozen
rock and perch in ono afternoon this
week on the Brandywine.
The best fishing Is done when the
water is clear. The best time is Just on
tho turn of the tide-ono and one-half
hours before and an hour after. Shrimp
bait is mainly used, and the only place
the writer could discover it on sale was
at Martins, Fourteenth and French
streets.
Augustine Pier is another favorite re-
sort Of anglers, and numbers of Will
mingtonians make the pilgrimage to the
canal, between Pigeons Point and
Pennsyille.
The Delaware g. Chesapeake Canal
taking the Delaware railroad to Kirk
wood is another mecca of local anglers
But the best point on the canal is what
is known as the whitewater II is a
large, natural lake through which the
canal passes. Here pickerel, bass and
other fish are plentiful. Bass, pickerel,
and pike are here mostly captured with
spoonbait. No rod is used and the
trolling is done from row bout. The
latter is hired for the day at about 81 at
Delaware City. The angler is then
rowed up the canal two miles to the
fishing grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

A slight fire occurred shortly after 2
O'Clock on Monday at No. 424 Rail
road avenue in a frame house occupied
by John Gould, colored The fire was
kindled on the roof by sparks from a
passing engine. The fire was put out
by shifter No. 27, before the fire depart
ment arrived. There was no loss en-
tailed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

Spec al Correspondence Gazette anu journal.
FELTON,, Aug. l4.-Nliss Carrie II.
Lister, daughter Of Charles c. lister Of
Philadelphia and granddaughter Of ex-
Governor John W, Hall, died Of typhoid
fever at the residence of her grandfather
in lrederica yesterday, about $50
o'clock, aged 20 years She was visiting
her aunt al Belmar, n. ]. Her mother
and grandfather left here last Friday,
expecting to take Miss Carrie with them
from Belmar for few days at Atlantic
city, but on arriving at Bclmar they
found her indisposed Her friends
thought it might do her good, us moth
ing serious was thought Of her illness,
50 they proceeded to Atlantic City on
Friday afternoon. During the night she
was taken worse, SO Mrs. Lister decided
TO return 10 Frederick with her at once,
which she did, arriving home Saturday
afternoon. DIR. Albert Whitley was
summoned and he soon pronounced il a
severe cgse Of typhoid fever She lin
gered until last evening, when she died
very easily. Her grandfather did not
get home till about half-hour after her
death. Her father is in Europe. The
funeral will take place Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

The attorneys for Wright 6 Thomp-
son, Philadelphia, have filed an order
in the United States court restraining
Constable Green from selling any of
the goods Or personal properly Of the
Charles Mullin Company before Sep
TENDER It'll, at which time the case
comes before the courts. Constable
Green levied upon some of the property
of the company under claim held by
q Philadelphia firm and proposed to sell
the same on August 18th, when his
actions were stayed yesterday by the re-
straining order from the courts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20
RACES an MlDD1ETowN.
An Exciting Contest That Ended in a
Dead Heat--some Fine Sport.

Dead Hent--sone Fine Spert.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
MfppLETowN, Aug. 1.-THE most
successful races given here for a long
time came off at the Gentlemen's Driv-
ing Track Saturday afternoon. The
day was all that could be desired and
the track was in good condition. About
800 people, including many from dis.
lance were present.
In the first heat In the Sl5 class
Kumple and Peachy collided and the
former was thrown to the ground and
dragged fol short distance. The sulky
WAS broken In several places, and the
horse slightly injured, but the driver
escaped injury. A Townsend man who
happened TO be on the grounds made
himsf very obnoxious by his loud talk
ing and disgusting behavior. Following
is the summary Of the races
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20
OLD ST. AUGUSTINE BRIDGE
A Political Job That Now
Bleeds the Treasury.
WORTHLESS COUNTY EXPENSE
Over $50, 900 Expended Upon
1t in Past Years.

~ Is of No General Public Use Only for
Politicians i'm the Annual Appropria-
sion for Coraiilne Votes and for Accom-
modating Haif-s- Dozen Farmers fanii-
He's.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

nr. Bulls Baby Syrup is in good demand;
everybody speaks wei. OF It. The pr &C is only
IS cents.
Persons Of sedentary pursuits are predis-
posed 70 constipation; such should always use
Laxador, which insures safety against consti-
palion and all of its disastrous consequences.
Price ouly ~ cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

W, Harvey Mccall has accepted a
position at Sparrow's Point.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-08-20

The balcony ceiling at the Opera
House is being decorated in light blue,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27

which hold the readers interest Her new
book, ave All which viii be published shortly
by d. Appleton & Co. in the popular series OF
"Good Books for Young Readers" will be found
to contain graphic sketches of outdoor Life ana
stirring adventures in Arkansas, which Will
appeal to readers both old and young. This fas-
cinating story is accompanied by twelve full
page Illustrations
The Century has had in preparation for year
or two a series of illustrated articles on "The
Jews in New York." written by Dr. Richard
Wheatley. They deal with many phases OF the
subject, including occupations, festivals and
feasts, family life and customs. charities ciuos'
amusements, education, etc. DR.. Wheatiey has
gathered the materials for these papers In long
and close study, and he has had the assistance
of several well-known Hebrews.
The well-known humorist, Edgar Wilson Nye'
better known by the name of "Bill Nye," some
of whose best work is written for the Posr-is-
TELLIGENcER. win contribute to the Century
during the coming year 8 series OF article de-
seriptive of his experiences in different parts OF
America and in different capacities. He calls
them his "Autobiographies." and the first one.
1.-THE Autobiography of a Justice of the Peace,
will appear in the November Century.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27
No Bibles In the Schools.
SnOkana SnaniaI


Attorney General Jones has lust completaa
for the purpose of mailing to the state superip.
tendent OF instruction, an exhaustive ooinion
on the constitutionality of Bible reading in ~
public schools. The opinion was called ont n
a note of inquiry from the state superintendeps
of public schools. Attorney General Jones epd,
that the Bible cannot be read in the puhs
schools without the violation of certain rrn
visions of the state constitution. Hs cuotsa
from the constitution section II, ruels /.
section and article Q. md mys
from an examination of the poyixops
on the subject no religion is found IN shs
United States constitution and in The con-
stitions Of the several states: that tie
people of this country declare with unsnim,
ity against the union of religion with govern
ment, and the first congress declared that con-
gress shall make no law respecting the szsahr
hshment of religion or prohibiting the Tree ex.
ercise thereof. The fact that majority Of the
people of this state are Christians cannot Affect
the question. II there were only one Christian
in the state he would be equally entitled 70 The
protection OF the constitution. He quotes Just
ice Lyon. that reading Bibles in schools is SEC
tartan instruction.; that pupil OF ordinary In
telligence is instructed thereby in sectarisu
doctrines. In conclusion, after references % nu
merous authorities, he decides that Bible read
ing is strictly a religious exercise within ths
meaning of section IL. article l, providing tha
no public money or property shall be appropri
ated for religious worship or instruction
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27
1.-THE BILLION CONGRESS-

President Cleveland reduced the bonded
debt only s341 1896, $3.50, or exactly $13S, $780,
800 less than it had been reduced by
Arthur, with smaller revenue at his COM
maud. yet so extravagant were the appro-
priatfons of Cleveland's two Democratic
congresses. that his surplus on March 4,
1883, when he gave way to Harrison, was
only $4S, 096, 1850, or only SIG, AGA, S76 SO
more than the sum left him by President
of the debt as Arthur did he would not
have had surplus at all, but deficit of
800, 0o0, 900.
The surplus, as Cleveland left it, was $4s,-
O96, 1880. The amount of the bonded
debt discharged under Harrison RI to
June 80, 1891, was 1924, zoos, Gao. Aftwo
years and four months he has reduced the
per capita debt from $3.50, where Cleve-
land left it, to $12.S7, where it is today.
The Fifty-frst congress did not appro-
pirate "oser a billion of dollars" but lust
exactly $9SS, 4l0 129, or Sic. 446, 269 more
than the Fiftieth congress. Of this excess
S25, 81 1907 was for a pension deficiency
dishonesty left unpaid; so, So, 3i3. IS
was for postoffice bills, three-fourths
of which will be returned to
the treasury; $780,, 1860 was for
the purchase of Indian lands that will sell
for three times their cost; $l40i2, 3i469
was TO meet contracts for naval vessels
Heretofore authorized, and So, Cos, $50. 90
10 pay new pensions under the new act
authorized by the people in 1883. The
balance went in census expenses, harbor
defenses and improvements and Worlds
fair appropriations.
These facts and figures were all set forth
by Secretary Foster in his analysis of the
appropriations of the last congress, TO
which he devoted his speech before the
Republican state convention at Columbus.
Ohio.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27

Here Is the answer of John Sherman 20
the stale lie that silver was demonetized
by the Republican party in 1878 TO help
the moneyed class: 1.-THE act OF 1873 was
not the act OF the party then in power.
but 1t was the act OF all parties Itwas
voted for by Republicans and Democrats
alike after fun consideration for three
years in congress. IL was voted for by
every representative from the silver states.
Ii substituted the trade dollar for the old
silver dollar, which had not been coined
for thirty years. This was done at the re-
quest of the legislature OF California. and
on motion of its senators. The silver dol
lar was then worth more than the gold
dollar, for the production OF gold Was
then greater than the production OF silver.
The silver dollar had been eflectually de-
nonetized by the act of ISIS, passed by q
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27

Democratic congress, which substituted for
the silver dollar the fractional silver coins
with which we are familiar. Neither gold
nor silver was in circulation in 1873, but
only greenbaccks and fractional notes. In
1875 the Republican party, by party vote,
provided for the resumption of specie pay
ments, first, by substituting silver coin for
the fractional notes, and, on January 1,
1879, by the redemption of greenbacks in
gold and silver when demanded In 1873
the old silver dollar was revived and is
sued and made legal tender for all debts,
public or private.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27

While legislation does little for its re-
form. nevertheless there is steady de-
crease of the drink habit. The New York
Erening Post testilies that linen are grow
ing more temperate. not because the law
says they shall not have a chance to get
drunk, but because public sentiment inn
presses upon them the conviction that
they cannot afford to get drunk. 1t Is by
Strengthening this sentiment that the
work Of temperance reform is to be chiefly
prosecuted. Tell man the law saws he
shall not get drunk. and he is quite likely
to do it out of spite; convince him that lit
don't pay to get drunk, and no law will
be needed"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27
TREE PLANTING IN TACOMA.
All the Streets to be "Parked" in Ac'
cordauce With Comprehensive Plan.

cordauce With Comprehensive Plan.
Tacoma Ledger.
Plans for tree planting and grass plating the
streets in the residence part OF the city are COM
ing on The committee having the preparation
OF the ordinance in charge have practically
agreed upon its provisions. There seems to be
no reason now why work on this simple, ex-
pressive and striking improvement should not
begin this fall, and if ii is SO begun another
summer will witness marked change III the
North End.
1t is agreed that on all streets IN which the
ends of the lots come up 10 the street line the
sidewalks shall remain as now next TO the lot,
and the grass plats shall be outside and between
the sidewalk and pavement. This is TO discour-
age SO far as possible, the erection OF houses on
the lot line. On cross streets the sidewalk may
be through the middle of the plat, with row OF
trees on either side of it. The paved part OF the
street Will be not to exceed forty feet wide ex-
cept on streets through which street cars run,
where it will possibly be wider. The sidewalks
are to be seven feet and the paved area will oc-
cupy the remaining space.
Trees will not be planted where they would
obstruct view which the lot owner specially
prizes. but shrubs will be planted instead. The
planting of Towering shrubs will be encouraged
much as possible, and the destruction of
both flowers and shrubs will be punished
by fine. The planting and plotting, as
well as the care OF the plotted portion,
Will be under the care OF the city, though lot
owners will not be prohibited either from max
ing the Improvement or caring for it. and many
will doubtless prefer both to make the improve
ment and take care of it, as it can then, within
the bounds prescribed, be made to conform to
their own.
There can be no doubt that this tree planting
and grass plotting will be popular once 1t is be-
gun. The only drawback it is likely to encoun-
ter will DO that the work cannot be accom-
piiehed "a raDidly eyeryW here a il will ha de-
manded Impatient people, however. will not
be restrained from going ahead with the work
on their own account if the city don't do it fast
ennugh.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27
LIBRARY NOTES.

wolcott Bales.er, who has elaborated with
Rudyard Kiplng in the new novel which the
Century win publish, il young American now
living in London.
Messrs. D. Appleton d Co are about to pub
lish a volume which may be called pendant or
supplement OF Versehoyle's work. This is ga
History of Modern Civilization" a handbook
based on Gustav Ducoudray's history.
"stephen Ellicot.'s Daughter" the new novel
BIZ Mrs. J. II. Needell, author of "The Story of
Philip Methue," is to be published Immediately
by ID. Appleton 4; Co. The critical London Spec
tdtor has pronounced it San exceptionally strong
and beautiful story"
Entertainment Council Bluffs, Iowa. for Sep
TENDER contains long list Of suggestions for
church and home entertainments, games, reeita-
tons and songs. Among them are: San Ex-
cursion Social" by Helen Sand. and "a Bitter
Sweet Party" by Carrie May Ashton. both pub
lished here for the first time
An exceptionally fine portrait of James Rus
sell Lowell. made from q recent photograph,
forms the frontispiece of the September Writer
Boston, Mass), which is Lowell memorial
number. The magazine opens with delight
full article on "Lowell in Private Life by John
Fl. Holmes, OF Cambridge, brother OF Oliver
Wendell Holmes and for years an intimate
social companion of Mr.. Lowell
Short Stories for October gives, as the famous
story of the month, that queer conceit of
Chamisso's, entitled Peter Schlemihl-The Man
Without Shadow, one of the most celebrated
of the old-time German romances. Special
translation from the Italian, Greek, Spanish,
French and Russian, with choice English and
American material, present fascinating va
riety to the interest ted students of cosmopolitan
fiction.
Palmer Cox has signed a contract with the
Ladies Home Journal whereby his amusing little
brownies" which he has made 80 marvelously
successful in 81. Nicholas and in his books, will
hereafter belong exclusively to the Journal Mr..
Cox's contract begins with the October number,
for which he has drawn the first of an entirely
new series of adventures of his funniest little
men in the world"
No one of the younger American authors has
been more successful than Octave Thanet in
writing dramatic and vigorously told stories
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27
why Burchard Was Chosen.

The Rochester Post Express is alwsvs t,,....
Ing, generally accurate and rarely at H.. -
facts in its recurrence to historical enisos..
political history. In its Friday issue IL .dr,s.
that IL did not know exactly how d, ~
chard, whose presence q. Saratoga has ra,,r.s
him TO notice, came to be chosen as the snosss
man for the ministers in the clerical sesnsa =
ranged for Blaine in 1884 in the Fir $50 a'
hotel This is how he came to be choss, .-. :.
occurred to a Methodist minister name, "a. =
NJ. King as shrewd thing TO get all thu 49,,
men who were Republicans in the warrior. y
nominations around New York and Rrool,as
and 10 have them come togeths, q
the Fifth avenue hotel TO meet "a =
Blaine, so as to give the impression thar -, -
how or other, Blaine was the candidate go
hgion, while Mr. Cleveland should be cons;ds.'s
as the candidate of something else. A conslss'
able number of ministers came TO thu -,
Every one OF them, or at least every other orr
them, wanted 10 make a speech Mr. Rl.s.a
however, was in great request for MANY ~
desired TO go TO Connecticut that afternoon -
could spare very little time. There was = -"
sity that the clerical deputation have I'M, -.
spokesman; that be be very brief, and th,, ~
Blaine's reply should also be brief IT,
select speaker for the clergy in thu c,,,.s /"
stances was found in what was ,a.s,s-s
at the time as the "happy tbor.s.,
OF selecting the Oldest minister nrs.-
emit comparison OF ages shove,
that the Rev. sylvester Malone anu the Rev Dr.
Burchard were the seniors of all the otha,, -. -.
that DR.. Burchard was the senior of Father NJ
lone by a few weeks Accordingly DR.. Bprch.-,
made the rum, Romanism and rebellion .nAsss
of which the notoriety became universal. and !,
the opinion of some the effect decisive H.a
Father Malone been selected as speaker NJ.
words would have been wiser, but the eon.a.
quence of the choice of Roman Catholic w..
feared by politicians who were there. ri. q.
teFesting to know that DR.. Burchard now thinI,
that the Lord spoke through him then. Ths
Republicans, however, think he was phone.
graph for quite another spirit, and with vii,
falseness even limited that he was A suhieet -
bribery instead of the slave Of sincerity ana
ALTERATION.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-09-27
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