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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
george washington FISHING club.

The annual excursion of the George
Washington Fishing Club, given to
Woodland Beach yesterday week via the
steamer Delaware, was a most pleasant
affair. There were about ECO people in
the party. They began to assemble as
early as o'clock, but the start down
the bay was not made until $50. Their
costumes were decidedly picturesque
and most appropriate. Accompanying
them was band organized for the &C.
casion and wearing linen busters and
white high hats. Woodland Beach was
reached about 1910 o'clock and the ex-
cursionists remained there until late in
the afternoon. More time was devoted
to fun and mischief than fishing and the
catch of fish was small. The party re-
turned in evening, extremely weary
but delighted with the days outing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
CAPTURED A MAN-EATER.
A Big shark Caught at Deals island
After an Exeiting Contest.

After an Exciting tontests
PRINCESS ANNE, MD, Aug. Dur.
ing the past two months large shark
has been frequenting the waters near
the crab floats in the vicinity OF the
Maryland Steamboat Company's wharf
at Deals Island. The crabber's deter
mined to capture him, and with this OBJ
ject in view q harpoon was prepared by
Capt. William L. Webster and a sharp
lookout was kept for the shark.
II made its appearonce again last week
near the crab floats, and was seen feed
ing upon the dead crabs thrown from
the floats. Captain Webster, watching
his opportunity, succeeded in barpoon-
ing the fish in the side, and the buoy,
which was attached to the harpoon,
was Immediately thrown overheard. In
an instant the shark darted away for
deep water, and all was excitement
among the crowd who had assembled
GU the shore to watch the happening.
The shark succeeded in loosening the
harpoon and quickly disappeared.
In short time, however, the big 1sh
again made Its appearance near the crab
floats, and Captain Webster again sue
ceedcd in plunging the harpoon into
him. The wounded shark darted under
the boat in which Captain Webster was
standing and nearly capsized it, and
then made for deeper water. The buoy
was submerged for some time, but soon
made its appearance and was pulled
into the boat The shark made des
perate effort to escape, but, becoming
exhausted, was towed to shore. 1t meas
| ured over 8 feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
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TOOK A FATIL DOSE.
DR.. 5. II. Thomas of Caroline Coun
Md, Dies from an Overdose of Chlor

DIR. s. u. Thomas of Caroline County,
Md, Dies from an Overdose of Choral.
GREENsBoRoUGH, MD, Aug. 10.-Dr.
S. b. Thomas was found dead in bed
early yesterday morning at his resi-
dence, in Henderson, Caroline county,
near Greensborough. He was appar-
emily all right and had attended TO his
duties the day previous to his death. He
retired unusually early, however, and
seemed very restless during the early
part OF the night. At o'clock he got
out Of bed and went downstairs. Upon
being called by his wife he returned to
bed again.
About O'Clock in the morning his
wife arose, and was attending to her
household duties, when summons
came for the doctor. She called him,
but, receiving no reply, assembled the
stairs, accompanied by William M.
Price, who was present at the time, and
to their great surprise found the doctor
dead. The body was examined by Drs
Malone and Evans. Justice John Y
Graham held an inquest, and the de.
cision was that an overdose of chlora
caused death.
DR.. Thomas was born near Oil City
Pa, in 1858, and he resided there unit
1879, when he removed to Henderson
where he engaged in practicing medi
cine. He had been practicing,..for abou
% years, and had spent IA years of hi:
service in Caroline county. He wa
twice married and leaves widow anC
one child. His remains will be taken Il
Harrisburg, Pa, for interment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
"EYERY EHkNINe,s,, RoRK.
1t will Enable People to Satisfactorily
Determine How Far the Pension List /,
''Roll of Honor"

1t Will Enable People to Satisfactorily
Determine How Far the Pension List is
''RolI of Honor"
Dover Index.
We desire to call the attention of our
readers to the list, published in another
column, of the names of all persons now
residing in this county who are receiving
pensions from the national government,
and the amounts received by each re-
spectively,
We are indebted for this information
to last Saturdays issue Of EVERY EVEN.
ING, where will be found complete list
of all pensioners throughout the State
And right here, we wish to congratulate
that journal upon the sagacity and
energy with which it undertook and SC
well completed task whose difficulty
is only equalled by its importance. The
| people are now, at last, furnished witt
the material which will enable them t.
satisfactorily determine just how fa
tho pension list is "roll of honor,
and with which they may refute thost
false and fraudulent assertions which
have of late been SO current among Ger
tain individuals and papers of opposite
political compilations. Many thanks
EVERY EVENING.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
MFRS. aALL CONTAMINATED.
1t Came Through the Cloud of Battle
But is One of Which She May Fee

But is One of which She May Feel
Proud.
Chicago Inter. Ocean, August 9th.
By the way, Mrs. Ida NJ. Ball of Della
ware, who is secretary Of the committee
on awards, had compliment paid her
the other day of which she ought TO be
very proud, although it came to her
through the cloud of battle.
In one of the daily rounds of strug-
Cling for the right and struggling for
the wrong that goes on in the sessions
of the Board of Lady Managers, Mrs.
Ball found it necessary to her sense of
justice to support another woman,
whose words had been ruled as out of
order. She supported her strongly with
letter that in some way slipped into
public print, and then some one in the
next days round proposed that Mrs.
Ball be censured and ousted from the
committee.
This proposition, resolution, or what.
ever it amounted to, was based on reso-
luton that had been adopted year ago
when guards were put for protection
against the Phoebe Couzins camp, to the
effect that no one member should criti
else the action of another, or something
amounting to the same thing.
When the motion for vote of cen
sure was introduced and this two-years
| old barricade read-which meant If i
was carried that Mrs. Ball would be re
lieved from further duties-cries wen
up against it in every direction, and tn,
words rang out clearly from severa
sources: mo, no; Mrs. Ball is the onl,
honest one on the committee"
Mrs. Ball is courageous in all her con
victions and never hesitates to stanC
true to herself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
CRY coUSoIL,s SESSION.
Dog-catcher Connell Wants to BE Paid
for killing Dogs--Clerk hersey Allowed
a yacatiOn--Koutine Business.

Dog-catcher Cornell Wants to BE Paid
for killing Dogs--Clcrk Hersey Allowed
ayacation--l ioutine Business.
City Council met in regular session
Thursday night. The finance commit
tee reported favorably on the return OF
oyerpaid taxes to the following per-
sons: Thomas H. Denning, John Fox,
Catharine Schell, John G. Massey, Amos
Harris.
The law committee reported favorably
on an ordinance increasing the fire de-
partment of the city of Wilmington,
Chairman Dannenberg of the crema-
tory committee, reported in favor of
awarding the contract for building
crematory in this city to the American
Garbage Crematory Company of Bos-
ton, the contract price being $4,000.
The report of the committee was
adopted.
City Treasurer Adams reported the
balance in Union National Bank to the
credit of current expenses to be $780,
| 963.09; amount received from Edmund
Mitchell, Jr., $500; Eugene M. sayers,
$S,325.
The city auditor reported having ex-
amined the accounts of the various city
| officers and found them correct.
| A request was received from the
| Board of Police Commissioners asking
that an order for the sum of $3.50 be
drawn to the order of the board to the
account of contingent fund. The request
was granted.
A Communication was received from
Alan Cunningham, counsel FOR John
Council, requesting the payment oil
| e., It'll In nf n hO AZ N a
was referred TO the law committee.
The public building committee recon
mended that the use Of the Old Academy
in the Ninth ward be granted to Mrs
William Lea. The committees repor
was adopted.
On Mr.. Dannenberg's motion al
} order was drawn in favor of the Boart
: of Street and Sewer Directors TO
5 $1S2, 300; and in favor of the Board o
. Park Commissioners for $4,000, balanc
: of yearly appropriation.
: Mr.. Smith introduced IN ordinanc
/ creating q payroll for the various dc
4 partments of the city of Wilmington
Y The ordinance passed second readin
!. and was referred to the law COMMITTEES
It On motion of Mr.. Dannenberg, Sole
e mon Hersey, clerk of Council, wa
q allowed two weeks vacation.
It At the request of the crematory CON
i mittee, committee consisting of Messr
l. Dannenberg, Ratledge, Maguigan an
IS O'Neil, was appointed to secure a
$ option for tract of land upon which
!" build garbage crematory.
Mr., Tyre called up for third readir
an ordinance providing for the increa
et ing of the Wilmington Fire Department
d The ordinance was unanimously adopt,
Ig by Council and referred to the may
at for approval.
r. On motion of Mr.. Dannenberg, John
y Mahoney, who will act as clerk of Cou
Is Gil during the absence of Mr.. Herse
" was authorized to sign all checks pass
n by Council.
Id On motion of Mr.. Stats Coun
o, authorized the printing of 800 copies
Id an ordinance regulating the use of Il
&C. badges during the attendance at fir
IL The ordinance passed final reading, W
signed by the mayor, and subsequent
n. was declared a law by President Pcrkil
80 Council then adjourned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
WEATHER AVID CROPS.
Report of the Maryland State Weather
Service for the Past Week.

The report of the Maryland State
Weather Service for the past week con-
tains the following:
Chesapeake City, Cecil County
Early planted corn suffering very much
for want of rain, and cannot possibly
make crop. Grass and pasture very
much injured. Little blowing done.
john w. MARRIOTT.
Rising Sun, Cecil County
dry weather is iniuring corn and pota-
toes greatly, and pasture fields are short.
Although we had a shower on Sunday
afternoon, it is still too dry for blowing.
w. T. b. II. ROBERTSON.
Millington, Kent county-It has been
rather dry this week, and early corn is
reported hurt. Some peaches are ten
| days late, but of good size, and selling
from 35c. to $1.14.
JOHN @. TURNER, P. NJ.
| Queenstown, Queen Anne's County
| The drought was broken latt week by a
| light rain. This week has given two
very good rains, which have saved the
corn crop and enabled farmers to break
| fallow. CHAs. Q. WILSON.
Greensboro, Caroline County-Good
rains on Friday and Monday, Crop
prospects greatly improved. Corn and
tomatoes are doing we'll. Farmers are
breaking fallow. Peaches being shipped
and bringing good prices. The ship
ment will be heavy. A. 3. Roe.
Easton, Talbot County-Copiousra rain
on the 31st ultimo and 4th instant re
licved all crops suffering from drought
Prospects are now good for corn
tomatoes and fruit. G. W. MINNIcK.
Bellevue, Talbot County-Good rain
on the Dist and 4th improved corn
Fallow blowing is making rapid prog
ress. FORREST SCOTT.
Dailsville, Dorchester County-Th
, heavy rain of the 3lst was beneficial I
all crops. Many farmers are plowin
, fallow and stupble ground. Peaches ar
. being shipped Corn somewhat blow
. down, which will stop cultivation.
1 CHARLES s. JACKSON.
r Barron Greek Springs, Wicomic
County-Corn has tasseled and silke
/. low and irregularly, has round stalk
i and promises common yield. Pasture
;, have improved but little, and will no
d unless latter crab grass should be mol
abundant than usual.
il ALBERT G. ACKwoRTH.
,f Milford, Kent County, Delaware
9 The drouth was broken on Monda
S. and all growing crops arc looking bette
IS The prospects, now, are for a full col
v crop. Potatoes and tomatoes are vel
5, much improved by the rain. Peach
are being shipped freely.
j. Y. FoULK.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Chester Times, Thursday, August 10th.

NuehloF liiueet iLulsuhft AuBust autn.
The Philadelphia & Delaware electric
railroad, which our friend Joseph H.
Hinkson is championing in this city,
will be very important line. 1t will
come through Tinicum from Bow Creek
touching the towns of Lester, Corbin.
dale and Essington and passing the old
Lazaretto station will enter the city
through Eddystone. This route will
open up to Chester trade section of
county from which the city at present
receives very little business, and will
afford an easy route from here to the
pleasant resorts along the Tinicum
shore. Passing through Chester the
Philadelphia s. Delaware line will touch
Linwood and build a spur to Boothwyn
and will connect with the Wilmington
system of electric railroads at the State
| line,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
a surposed oase Of snleIae.

Mrs. ANNE Sinex died at 2t4 Orange
street. yesterday week from the
effects of dose Of laudanum admi MIS-
tered by her own hand with supposed
suicidal intent. 1t is said that the
woman had quarrel with some one in
the house and took the drug out of re-
venge.
Coroner Kirk Thursday investigated
the circumstances of the death of Mrs.
Annie Sinex who took dose of lauda-
mum at her home No. ga Orange street
on Wednesday last. The jury rendered
a verdict that death was due to the de-
ceased taking laudanum with suicidAl
intent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Auctioneer William A. Hukill for the
executors of the John Appleby estate,
yesterday week sold the following
property at Middletown: The Home.
stead in Odessa, to Hannah Appleby,
widow of the deceased; pasture lot In
Odessa to Samuel NJ. Enos, for $500 so;
the Buck farm near Mount Pleasant,
consisting of 200 acres, to James Downs,
for the sum of $3.50; Hangman farm
in APPOINTMENTS hundred, to James
2. Hoffecker of Smyrna for $4,000.
The sale was largely attended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Struck by Train at Middletown. While
Walking With His Brother.

Walking With His Brother.
James Huston, II years old, who lived
at No. 90J Parrish street, Philadelphia,
was Wednesday struck by passenger
train and instantly killed at Frogtown
Crossing, near Middletown. Young
Huston and his 15-years-old brother,
Willie, left home Tuesday week to
take trip through Delaware and incl
dentally look around for work in some
of the peach orchards. They were walk.
ing on the track, and had crossed to the
other track to avoid north-bound train,
The train that ran down the boys was
tho south bound passenger train, due in
Middletown aS 7.39 o'clock. The un.
fortunate lad was hurled several feet
Both legs were broken and his head
crushed, and death was instantaneous
His brother escaped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

NEWARK, Aug. 1.-THE Delaware
College catalogue for current year has
recently been issued from the Ledge,
office. 1t shows total enrolment OF 80
students for the scholastic year ending
last June, all but IA are from Delaware.
Two new names appear among the
trustees, namely, j. Harvey Whitelnan
Esq, and William H. Stevens of Sea.
ford, the former being elected to fill q
vacancy on the original board, and the
latter receiving appointment to mem
bershlp on the State board from Cover
nor Reynolds. The prospects for good
incoming class are said to be quite fair
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

A friend in need is a friend indeed and
not less than one million people have found
covery for consumption, coughs and colds.
If you have never used this great cough
medicine, one trial will convince you that
ii has wonderful curative powers in all
diseases Of throat, chest and lungs. Each
bottle is guaranteed to do all that is claimed
or money will be refunded. Trial bottles
free at Beaton Smiths drug store, corner
Seventh and Pine streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
CHANG ED WITH CRUELTY.
John zweifei Accused oil Ncglecting a
Family of Children--Agent stout Takes
Charge of the Case.

John Zweifel Accused oil Ncglecting
Family of Children--Agent stout Takes
Charge of the Case.
There was pathetic scene in munich
pal court, Friday, during the trial
Of John Zweifel, a grocer living at the
northeast corner of Fourth and Tatnall
streets, who was charged with cruelty
neglecting his children. Special Agent
Frank Stout of the Society for the Pre-.
ventlon of Cruelty to Children and
George 7. Brown, counsel for the So
cie.y, were ON hand to prosecute the
charge.
Agent Stout testified that he had in
vestigated the case and had learned that
since the death of their mother, several
weeks ago, the children, four in num-
Der, had been neglected by the father,
who is addicted to excessive drink.
Councilman O'Ne!l testified that he
resided across the street from Zweifel
and said that in his opinion the mar
was stupeiied from drink. He though
the children could be given over to {
better guardian than the father.
After the evidence had been adduced
Lawyer Brown asked that the indict
ment be held up for the present, oil
Zweifel's promise that ne would do bet
ter. The court thought this good sug
gestion and dismissed the case with tn
understanding that the charge would b
pushed if Zweifel continued to neglec
the children.
| While Judge Ball was admonishin
Zweifel not 10 continue his old practice
the children, who were in court, wep
copiously over the sight Of their paren
in the prisoners dock, A pathetic Incl
dent was witnessed by those within tn
court railing who were moved by CARR
Zweifel, aged II years, bitterly weepin
over her fathers fate and at the sam
time tenderly wlping the tears from tn
eyes of her younger sister, Katie, aged
All Of the children showed great fond
ness for their father, despite his negleC
of his little ones.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

At the meeting of Sheridan Post, No.
%, G. A. R., yesterday week, action was
taken in regard to the resolutions pub
lished in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Sunday, denouncing Hoke Smith
Sheridan Post members declare they
never passed the resolution and asserf
that the publication was unauthorized
and uncalled for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Effectually yet gently, when cosnve or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity, without irritat.
ing or weakening them, to dispel head
aches, colds or feYers use Syrup of Figs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Cecil Parrot of Baltimore, Md, was
struck by the Royal Blue train on the
B. & o. railroad and killed near Fifty
eighth street, Philadelphia, Wednesday
evening. The remains were removed to
Parrots home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Detective William Jones has succeeded
in recovering from George Wilson a lot
of goods, consisting Of shirts, drawers,
tobacco and other articles which were
stolen from house in Dover. Wilson
has been remanded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Building Inspector Daniel 0ohl
Thursday condemned the frame house
occupied by Mrs. Ash at No. 1888 East
Liberty street and the house owned by
J. j. Peirce, No. 1856 East Liberty street.
The buildings were ordered down at
once.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
k.1|I.gle.AlI.s i ] u. : ii. : a
CAN BE CURED
A CURE GUARANTEED
DIR. j. B." MAYER,
IOi5 Arch ST, PhiIa., Pa.%

Ease at once, no operation OF uelay from puhN
ness, attested by thousands Of cures, endorse
ments of physicians, ladies and prominent citi.
zens can be seen at office. Consultation nee and
strictly confidential. Send for circulars.
Office Hours: 9 H.W. to 3 Pm.
NAMEs FOE REFERENCE.
The following are few of the many that have
been entirely cured of Rupture by DIR. J. b.
Jacob e 6. schant, 1870 North Broad St., Phiia.
&. G. sheesly, sheelton, nauphin Co., Pa.
g. B. Rooster, Phoenixyille, Pa. Fp e
John Il schesrer Yellow IouseP O., BerksCo., Pa
A. s, Klelngema, Limekiln P. o., Berksco., Pa.
ISn so FeIps hsR centTsIa, Col Co.. Pa
@. Heritage, Mulica Hill, Nj.
Z. e. Hess, Roekhill, Pa.
z. A. Kreitz, slatington, Pa.
e. NJ. Small, Mount Alto, Pa.
d. ii. Kunkel, 1881 Linden St. Allentown, Pa.
SeD " wv. Watt AZ Ee g io,S Z, e. PS,,.
Rev. 8, II. shermer, sunbury, Pa.
A. r. Levimore, Woodbury., Nj.
2. J. pelle.t, 2ll &. 18th g., Re e.ain Pa.
L. p. DeturR, Jr., Obey, Berks Co., Pa.
!. Genseheimer Clayton, n. j..
2. X. DanenhoWer, l1o9 Columbia Ave, Pa
D. O. Piper, 7S5 Pearl st., Reading, Pa.
VIM. Grantiand. Gloucester, n. j..
NJ. Shaw, Winona Avenue, W. of Morria street.,
q Germantown, Phila. n.,
Vim. Dix, 1926 Montrose st., Philn,
thomas b. Hartmg, New Rinssoid, Pa.
!. Leckel, 223l Reese st., Phila.
]. G. Quimby, 2i1 Pearl st., Reading, Pm.
z. @. Stanley 1924 Spruce st., Lebanon, Pa.
A. Schneider, Locust Dale, Pa.
| D. B. Noll, Limekiln r. o., Berks Co., Pm.
| 0. A. Deturk, BirdsboTo, Berks Co., Pa.
| Wm. e. Hnrtenstine, Phoenixville, Pa.
WIN Linebach ,62t Washington St., Reading,A
| John G. Lyme, 1910 Howard ST., Harrisburg, Pa.
| Chas. Smith, 412 Greenwich st., Phila.
| Q. Burkhard, $50 Locust St., Reading, Pa.
| O. @. Keehn, Douglasville, Bsrks Co., Pa.
Henry l. Rove, Po cts WI Pa' ssssseA
Vim. j. Bibig haus, $40 Taylor st., Camden, MI
MSg Hsey a.. phdil nsR n -
Mr.. Beckard. Baird ST. Germantown, rhfls.
| John Shupe, Telford P. o. Mongt. Co., Pa.
| VIM. Ettinger, Leesport. Pa.
| Il. Crabtree, 290i Palethorp st., Phila.
Il. 8. Greedy, 3517 North 2nd ST., Phsla.
Philadelphia ONCE is closed on the 2nd satur-
day of each month, DR.. ]. b. Mayer being at the
| Hotel Penn. Reading. Pa, to give treatment to
| persons in that vicinity on that day.
sDr. 7. D. Mayors terms for treatment ia IN
reach ofall. Call and get cured.
| N Persons from out of town can receive
| treatment and return homo the same day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

And that tired feeling, loss Of appetite and
nervous prostrstion are driven away by Hoods
SarsaparIlla, ike mist before the morning sun.
no realize the benefit Of t1ls great medicine,
give Il trial and you Will JOIN the army Of
enthusiastic admirers of Hoods SaFsaparilla.
Sure, enicient, easy-Hood's Pills. They
should bs in every travellers grip and every
family medicine chest. Csc. q box.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17
ABOUT The PUBLIC PARKS
Their Needs Freely and Pub
licly Discussed.
THEY BELONG TO THE PEOPLE
And the People Should Have
Full Use of Them.

Mayor shortiidge and John G. Baker Dis
cuss the Question and Criticise the
Management of the President of the
Park Commission--Stre Railway Com
munication With the Parks Strongly
Urged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

The small grocery store conducted by
J. b. Warren, at Sixth and Pine streets,
has been seized by the sheriff and the
goods levied upon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

To be plump, rosy and strong use
JOHN G BAKER u Co.'s Cod Liver Oil and Malt,
Taste perfectly covered. Sold by druggists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-08-17

Piles permanently cured; no pain. DR.
Reed, 12s South 18th Street. Philadelphia.
Send for circular.