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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10
sTATE HosPITaL FOR TIE INSANE.
Progress in the New Hospital Buildip gs--
business Transacted Yesterday.


business Transacted Yesterday.
DIR. John j. Black, Nathaniel Will
liams, Lewis Thompson, j. B. Cooper,
Zebulon Hopkins, Eli r. Sharp and DR..
Hiram r. Burton, trustees of the State
Hospital for the Insane. met in regular
monthly session at Farnhurst Thursday.
The superintendent's report showed
1S1 patients: White males rs, females
60, total whites, lao; colored males 2S,
females 13, total colored, Al; patients
were admitted during the month, and 12
discharged. The receipts for board of
patients and sale of materials during the
month amounted to $10696. Superin-
tendent Richardson reported that
Charles Simmons had been given the
contract for supplies for the past month.
George w. Lodge & Son, to whom the
contract had been awarded, declined to
accept. Mr.. Simmons was the next low
est bidder. The superintendent's action
was approved.
The committee on building and
grounds made favorable report in re-
gard to progress on the new building.
The report by the committee suggesting
the purchase of an upright boiler for
auxiliary steam supply was approved.
Authority was given for having steam
heating pipes supplied for laundry room
drying ut u cost not to exceed $50; also
to purchase machine tools of the Speak
man Supply and Pipe Company for the
hospital repair shop at cost OF sos. 10
to purchase 300 feet of fire hose; and a
new mill wagon for light hauling. An
order was passed that Lewis Thompson
al fhn An, lN,,I
grounds obtain insurance on the new
buildings.
A resolution was passed recommend
ing DIR. Richardson as guardian of
Samuel Nlasten, an inmate and PEN
stoned soldier, in order that his pension
affairs may not be neglected. On reso-
luton of Mr.. Williams, DIR. Richardson
was requested to instruct William S.
liilles, Esq, to present the facts to
Chancellor salisbury.
A committee, comprising Nathaniel
Williams, DR.. j. J. Black and Lewis
Thompson, was appointed TO confer
with the trustees of the poor on the
subject Of light and water supply. The
hospital board is in favor of the intro
duction of electric light as o means of
illumination in the hospital buildings.
Orders were passed in favor of Con-
tractor Harry McCaulley of New Castle,
$500, account of stable, and 81 900 ac-
count of new residence; for 81 200, favor
of William II. Foulk & Son, contractors
for laundry building; S. NJ. Reynolds,
Nliddletown, $333.35, for clothing; Cold
Spring Ice Company, $6S.l5; payroll,
SS96.S4.
Lewis r. Springer was appointed, on
the motion of Nathaniel Williams, to
superintend the hospital building oper-
ations at an entire cost of 800.
The trustees then adjourned to meet
Thursday, October 1st, at II a. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10

Announcement was received in this
city, a day or two ago, of the death of
Mrs Lille May Dawson, at her home
in Jackson. Mich, on August 9th. The
deceased was the wife of Alfred f..
Dawson, who, six or seven years ago,
was engaged in the manufacture of
mill machinery on East Fourth street.
During their residence in this city, Mr..
and Mrs. Dawson made their home at
the CLAYTON House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10

The funeral Of Mrs. Hetty W. Tatnall
was held Thursday afternoon. Services
were conducted at her late residence,
No. 1900 Delaware avenue, by the Revs.
Charles E. Murray and George A.
Lattimer, the latter of Philadelphia.
Burial was made in Wilmington and
Brandvwine cemetery and was private.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10
The Odessa urnwninn.

The man who was drowned at Odessa
yesterday week was G. w. Colester, col.
ored, aged 56 years. He was intoxicated
and fell from boat Deputy Coroner
Giles gave certificate of accidental
drowning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10

W. F. Allen, Jr., of the Peninsula
plant and truck farm, near Salisbury,
Md, had Strawberries in market at that
place Thursday. They were the Haver-
land variety, and the second crop. The
berries were large and finely favored.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10

rather Campbell who has been serving
a. a. assistant pastor at st. Peters Pro-
NNaa,nedral has been appointed pastor of
thwark tNhewark parish. which has been created by
wil ,ne separation of Newark and Elkton. He
Maaie Maa pc succeeded at ST. Peters by Father
Mesny, Mesiey, who is acting assistant at St.
FInys during the absence of Father
sistan' imn' Father Crowley will become as
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10
NOW THEN BEATs GUSHING.
The Wilmington Flyer Knocks Out the
Fastest Government Steamer.

A private letter, recently received in
this city, relates an extremely interest
ing incident which has not yet appeared
in print, telling how the steam yacht
Now Then, owned and registered here,
beat the renowned government torpedo
boat, Gushing, in an impromptu race at
Bar Harbor last week.
Mr.. Addicks' yacht, which Is stationed
at this place, Joined in the hospitalities
proffered the White Squadron at It's
visit at Bar Harbor.
1t is well known that the only steam
yacht that has in any way disputed
Hereshoff's fast flyer Gushing, which
those builders constructed for the
United States government, Is the Will
mington yacht Now Then. As the rivals
passed one another back and forth dur
ing the evolutions the wish was often
expressed, although quietly, that the
two boats would have Il test.
1t was the last day of the evolutions
at Bar Harbor. The Now Then, on
courtesy bent, had gone out several
miles to sea with the big White Squad
ron. At length turning her knife-like
PROV harborwards, she saluted the feet
with her ensign flying the goodbye
signal.
She was going slowly under half
steam when lady aboard the Now
Then drew the railing masters atten-
ton to the movements of the Gushing.
The torpedo racer had run up alongside
Admiral Walkers flagship. The next
moment she had slung off and her low,
snake-llke Prov was churning the white
waves like a sea serpent, dead in the
wake Of Now Then. Every one aboard
the Wilmington flyer was on the qui
vive. The question was what was the
matter. 1t did not take long to find out.
1t was race for the harbor. But by
this time the fleet Cushing was bow on
and with a full head of steam was
passing the Now Then hand over hand.
Not a word passed between the two
vessels, but the expression on the faces
OF those aboard both racers were
mutually read. The challenge was ac-
cepted and like flash the Now Then's
engineer took the cue. The Wilmington
racer required some minutes to warm
up to the work, and then she told diff
ferent story. The Cushing had passed
her several lengths and was simply fly
ing for port. Derisive faces watched
the Now Then some lengths In her
wake. Slowly but surely the Whining
ton yacnt shortened the distance be-
tween. She shot through the water, her
knife-like PROV hardly making ripple.
The gilt laced caps and blue uniforms
of the government boat gathered in
knots as the rival boat neared them and
then showed prov to PROV. 1t was
clear straight victory as the graceful
Wilmington racer showed her bow and
then her stern to Uncle Sans fastest
steamer. Not word passed between
the two crews. The Gushing was beaten
on her own challenge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-09-10

The s5th annual communication OF the
M. ". Grand Lodge A. +, A. NJ, Of Della
ware. will be held in this city October 7th
and Sth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
A Campaign on Principles.
FNo- Orlo.pa nalfa

The canvass in Ohio this fall promises to be
in marked contrast with the last gubernatorial
contest in that State. The ampaign between
Governor Campbell and Foraker was not OF
such character that any one would like TO
have repeated. From a contest between two
parties. each advocating the principles enun-
ciated in its platform. it degenerated. on the
Republican side. into mud singing match in
which personal vilItication and abuse entirely
superseded a discussion Of political measures.
The signs all point to Major Mckinley as
the nominee of the Republicans for Governor,
while Governor Campbell will, in all proba-
bility. again lead the Democracy in the COM
ing contest. BY his previous canvass Governor
Campbell has established the fact that his side
of the campaign will be conducted in a clean
manner. being confined 10 a discussion Of the
issues involved in the contest. Major Nc
Kinley admitted as much in a recent CONVEX
sation in Washington, wherein he said If he
was the candidate of the Republicans and
Campbell Of the Democrats. that 1t would be
a clean campaign, in which only public ques-
tions would be discussed personal reflections
having no place in it. That this will be the
case if these two men are nominated by their
respective parties. is certain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
DOIyGs IN MANCHESTER.
Items of Interest From the Other Side of the
River.

Mrs. William Perdue, Of Chester, was ac-
cidentally shot Tuesday evening by johnnie
Friend. little son of Dr. George W. Friend,
of Chesterfield.
The little fellow was at Mrs. Perdue's house,
and while handling gun It went OF, the load
passing through a partition INTO another
room where Mrs. Perdue was. Some OF the
shot penetrated Mrs Perdue's head The eX-
tent of the injury which she has sustained
was not known Yesterday morning, but II is
feared it will prove dangerous.
The white man Brosius. who stole several
watches from Mr.. A. G. Harding. little over
year ago. and who since that time has served
thirteen months in the Boston House of Cor
rection for a similar ofense, was seen IN Pe-
tersburg Yesterday.
Mr.. James +. Harding was there also and
came across Brosius in a jewery shop, where
he had been working about two weeks.
Mr. Harding telegraphed TO Manchester TOR
an officer, and Sergeant Fitzgerald went over
on the afternoon train. but when he got there
his bird had flown and the Sergeant had tore
turn empty handed.
IL is probable he will be arrested by the Pc
tersburg police if he has not left the city.
Tuesday afternoon a youth named George
Martin, aged twelve years broke one OF his
arms while wrestling with another boy DR..
Lawrence Ingram attended him.
Mr. L. p. Howle has been commissioned a
notary public for Manchester,
Mrs. HOckaday, wife Of Mr.. John Il. Hook
aday, president of the Roanoke Real Estate
Exchange. Roanoke City, Va, is visiting her
brother, Judge j. NJ. Gregory. on Midlothian
avenue.
Judge Ingram, of the Hastings Court. yes
terday granted number of licenses 10 per-
sons to sell liquor.
In each case bond in the sum of $500 had to
be given.
Nr. ID. l.. Toncy yesterday received from
the supreme president of the Progressive En-
dowment League commission making him
deputy supreme president of the order IN Nir-
GINA with power TO organize new lodges
whenever and wherever he pleases.
IL is understood that the property-owners
on Cowardin avenue are now all anxious to
see this thoroughfare widened.
With Covardin avenue widened and nicely
gravelled like Porter street and Semmes ave-
nue., there will be magnificent drive to
Forest Hill Park. At present the avenue IS
not much more than an alley. and is not wide
enough TO meet the requirements of the times.
The Whitehead will case IS still engaging
the attention of Judge Ingram OF the Hust-
ings Court and all tho evidence is not yet IN.
In tho Mayors Court yesterday morning VI.
w. Meuse was fined ~ for being drunk and
disorderly in the street. and Ira W. Jones was
fined 81 for assault.
A number of property owners were up for
allowing nuisances TO exist on their premises,
and were given ten days in which to abate
same.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
Ben Butler and the Judge.
Washington Postl


The recent notable and apparently uniusti-
fable action Of Judge Carpenter at Boston in
ordering the removal OF General Benjamin +.
Butler from the courtroom and refusing 10
allow him 10 apper for a client has aroused a
storm of Indignation of no mild dimensions.
The Suffolk County Bar have considered the
question of passing resolutions in condemna-
ton Of Judge Carpenters high-hsnded pro-
ceeding, and the citizens of Boston asked
leave to hold an indignation meeting in
Faneul Hall. In response 10 this request
General Butler wrote a characteristic letter.
He cannot give his adherence TO the propo-
sition. since. as he declares. Judge Carpenter
could not have hearing. being thus denied
the same privilege he denies General Butler.
IL the good citizens of Boston will be a little
patient. General Butler pledges that Judge
Carpenter shall be brought before the proper
tribunal and held 10 answer for his course.
The General adds that if he should not live
he will in his Will make provisions for the vim
dication of his client and of the high privi-
leges of the bar.
The ground taken by General Butler CON-
mends itself as eminently fair, magnanimous
and considerable. Anger and assent would, in
the premises, have seemed wholly justified.
General Butler will have neither.
In paying of an old grudge. OF in the search
of cheap notoriety. Judge Carpenter has at
tracted attention TO the possibility of abuse of
the arbitrary power vested ID the court. Gen.
eral Buffers determination 10 resist such ac-
ton and establish the right of clients to APP
pear by what counsel they choose is public
service directed toward most worthy end. 10
will receive the applause Of fair-minded peo-
pie everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30

IT begins to look as if Mr.. Byrne was going
70 have the same i'll luck in discovering the
American Jack-the- Ripper as the chief of tho
London police so far has had in dragging to
light the English murderer popularity known
by the same name. This will be peculiarly
notifying to the New York Inspector.
He and his associates have been Boosting
that such criminal as the London
Jack-the- Ripper could not escape detection
II his crime had ceen committed in New
York. Up to this time this Boosting has been
shown TO be without any just ground Mr.
Byrnes position is not an enviable one,
for not only has he been foiled, but
he has also become the mark for MANY jibe
on the part Of the press throughout the
United States. To the soul of the
distinguished detective there is nothing
more CALLING than to be made public laugh.
ing stock for his supposed inefficiency, how
ever isolated the instance OF incompetency
may be. The moro successful he has been
before, indeed, the more. impatiently he re-
CARDS his lack Of success in special case like
that which has recently arisen in New York
city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
Political Consistency in England.

What would become OF Mr. Blaine should
he suddenly throw OFF his most pronounced
political professions with the ease OF Mr..
Goschen. or of Mr.. Cleveland, should he re-
nounce his political convictions with the APP
parent reluctance. but absolute completeness,
of Lord Salisbury! English newspapers and
English politicians never tire of denouncing
public men in America as devoid of principle
and conscience. but in no country in the
world does political consistency sit so lightly
upon the shoulders of leading statesmen as in
England. 1t is not many years since Mr..
Goschen. who was then nominal,y, at least,
a Liberal. bitterly decried the radical attempt
to secure free education for the English
masses as yelled Socialism. declaring that he
never, never would consent to it. Now
Goschen is in the position u Lord Byron's
heroine in Don Juan" who, ''vowing she
would ne'er consent, consented"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
Our Huge Internal Commerce.
MAY Forum.l

Statistics Of our internal commerce have
never been accurately collected. but il has
been estimated that the domestic produce
moved and exchanged in this country last
year amounted in value 10 25,O00 900 900.
The annual river commerce of Cincinnati IS
valued at more than $50 900 600. The tonnage
that passes up and down the Detroit river
annually is greater than that which en-
ters the port OF Liverpool. The number Of
vessels that enter and clear at Chicago exceeds
every year by 1000 the number of those that
enter and clear at New York. The tonnage
passing through the Sault Ste. Marie in 1880
exceeded that passing through the great
Suez Canal by LOCO. 900 tons. Our lake. river
and coastwise tonnage amounts 20 nearly
1000 600 The present marvellous cheapness OF
water transportation is of inestimable value
TO the people in enabling that transportation
10 compete with railroads and to regulate
their charges. Naturally the demand for the
Improvement of the Lake harbors of connect
ing streams and canals. and of the immense
water-courses of this country has increased
in its importantly With the increase of this
commerce. but the increasing appropriations
in the river and hsrbor bills are not even vet
one-hah as large a. the amounts proposed by
the Engineer Board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30

TIE unfortunate feature in the recent ad-
vance in wheat is that food consumers will
have to pay increased prices for an article Of
prime necessity. while the farmers will re-
ceive no benefit. Their wheat product has
long since passed out of their hands into the
control of spectators, and before the new
crop is ready for the market prices will have
again lowered. All articles of food, notably
potatoes, have likewise advanced in SYM
patty with wheat
The ability of spectators thus TO advance
or depress the prices Of the necessities of life
is largely due to the workings of the Mckinley
tariff law. As an exchange wisely remarks
'As long as the people of the United States
sanction oppressive tariff taxes they will be
cursed and robbed by speculative trusts and
combines and when trusts are bred in all the
manufactured necessaries of life, why shall
they not be tolerated in robbing the people
out of millions by arbitrary increase of the
prices of food"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
Rean-Eaters Welded.

BosroN. Mass. April 29.-One of tho most
fashionable weddings in Boston occurred at
1870 Y. NJ. to-day in Trinity church. when
Miss Anita Manson, formerly Of Baltimore
but moro recently of Boston and Mr.. John
r. Llnzee we're united in marriage by Rev. DR..
Phillips Brooks. The church was beautifully
decorated with palms. A great number of So
ciety people were present. Tho bride a
lovely brunette. was dressed in white
silk with garniture of crepe and a
tule veil with tiny cornet of
orange blossoms. She carried bouquet of
Cornelia Cook roses The bridesmaids were
gowned in pale India silk with frills of.point
lace They wore large hats and flowers fas-
tened under the chin with green velvet rib
bons and they carried bouquets of roses tied
with pink satin ribbon. Following the cere-
mony a reception was had at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs f. b. Winchester. uncle and
aunt Of the brlde, on Beacon street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
CONNIE AND THE DOG.
The CANNES Appearance at Mr.. Myers Com
plimentary Benefit.

Mr. Conway Myers, nt his testimonial con-
cert last evening, made hit not calculated
beforehand on the programme.
He was billed for the last number, and had
rendered about two bars of music when his
little terrier ran out on the stage.
Mr.. Myers endured the CANNES presence
for about four bars longer, and then stopping
suddenly IN his singing, he said;
Ladies and gentlemen, you must really ex-
cuse me. bull can't sing while that dog is
running around here; and calling the dog,
he disappeared between the flies.
Professor Reinhardt played the introduc-
ton over again, Mr.. Myers reappeared. and in
few moments he was delighting the audience
with Chloe Darling"
After the singing Mr.. Myers made q short
speech. thanking the audience for their kind
ness in attending.
The concert was quite enjoyable. some Of
the number. being especially good. Mr.. Nc
Nulty of Baltimore captured the audience
and rendered as one Of his pieces "The
Palms"
Before singing. Mr.. McNulty was presented
with gold key "a watch charm. The pre-
sentation was made in an exceedingly felici-
tous manner by Mr.. II. NJ Smith. Jr.. he rep
resenting Richmond Lodge Of Odd-Fellows.
When that lodge was on their recent visit
many courtesies from Mr.. McNulty.
He was then told by the Richmonders that
when he came to this city they would. meta
phorically speaking. meet him on the out
skirts, give the city to him, and present him
with the keys.
They hearing that he would visit the city,
turned the metaphor into q reality, and last
evening Mr.. Smith presented him with the
key.
Mr.. McNulty was taken by surprise, but
with true Irish appropriations returned in .
happy manner suitable thanks. and good
naturedly responded to two sncorss TO THE
Palms."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
Our President on the Spot.
Nav York TeleQraph.


The advantage of having President on
wheels is illustrated from day TO day. Like
the newspaper correspondent who travels
upon a rowing commission. he is always on
the spot" Whatever happens. he can say
with the classic poet, Il saw it ALL was IN
it,"
Thus President Harrison. after chapter OF
variegated adventures reached the racine
coast lust in time 10 take hand in the lynch
ing affair of Walla Walla, Washington. Walla
Walla. 10 be sure. is several hundred miles To
the northward of san Francisco. yet II Is 10
The same General section of the continent.
The President may be presumed to view the
occurrence in its own atmosphere.
Therefore his telegraphed advices TO the
Secretary of War are conclusive. luminous
and sui generis The country now knows
that those soldiers who lynched a gambler
because he got the drop on a gambling sol
der, were altogether too impetuous; and
the country also knows that it has Presi-
dent. whose name is. yours truly. Benjamin
Harrison.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-30
CREAM OF THE PRESS.
Comments on Current Topics Culied From
Leading Journals.

Memphis Commercial
Jenny Lind's memoirs have just been issued
from the press in London. They are made
ND from letters. documents and diaries De-
longing 10 her husband. and comprise two
large volumes. in which is given her history
up to her marriage. The greatest OF soprano
singers she was one of the most noted OF the
women of her day. noted because OF her cnar-
tiles and goodness of heart. Her magnetism
was a great factor in her successes, put every
one Yielded 70 the spell of her fute-llke voice.
so clear. that in such gems ~ the mute
song from 1.-The Camp OF Siiesia,
an opera long out of date. ii was Impossible 10
distinguish her cadenzas from those madespy
the futist. She had admirers among al,
classes, from the thrones to the cottages, ana
Queen Victoria has contributed to these me-
moirs an account of the great singer, VINO
took the civilized world captive and made
every one a willing contributor 10 her glory:
And never was there woman more modest
OF who shrunk from anything like undue con-
spicuity. She had but little dramatic
power and was adverse TO the lyric stage,
preferring TO sing in the concert-room,
where she was supreme. OF deeply rehg-
ious turn. she yielded to her feelings when
singing selections from the Oratorlos. partic-
ularly that so well known from The Mes
siah. u II know that my Redeemer liveth. "
No one who ever heard her sing that sacred
song could doubt that its reassuring words
were to her the expression of a vital truth
She phrased il as one who did indeed know
and was convinced. that her Redeemer lived,
and that at the latter day she would sec God.