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The Portland daily press., 1893-09-19

s'Castoria is the best remedy for children Of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest Of their children, and use castoria in
stead Of the various quack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their threats, thereby sending
Them to premature graves
DR.. J. r, KINCHx1oR,
Conway, Ark.
The Portland daily press., 1893-09-19

A case Of cholera has developed at the
Hague. A death from the disease is
re,,orted In Cairo. T..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
FOR M4RKETISG PEACHES.
The Peach Growers Committee Report
the Plan 1t Has Agreed Ipon.


The managing committee recently APP
pointed at a meeting Of peach growers, to
arrange for the marketing of the coming
seasons crop, has issued the following
CIRCULAR
The board of managers met in Dover on
the 18th inst, and organized by electing
Col. +. l.. Martin chairman and DIR. Henry
Ridgely treasurer. A. N. Brown of Wyo-
ming was appointed secretary. In accepting
the duties and responsibilities imposed
upon them the committee will give their
best endeavors; but to accomplish the results
desired they should and must have the CO.
operation OF all persons interested. With
out this their best efforts must prove fruit
less Besides eifecting a more thorough
distribution of our peaches than has yet
been had, they will endeavor TO harmonic
and unity all existing agencies, working as
an adjunct tnthem upon lines and methods
now in practice, rather than to conflict or
be antagonistic to them.
From the present indications the crop of
peaches to be marketed will be equal to, if
not exceed any previous crop. tuless
there is intelligent and we'll directed effort,
andthe present crop of peaches thoroughly
distributed. there will be absolutely no
profit in them. 1t shall be the aim of the
committee 10 collect reliable data and in
formation concerning this industry, hav-
ing particular reference to the marketing
of the crop. New markets will be opened
and equal distribution secured as far Is
possible. Dealers i'll peaches will be soil
cited to locate at some point upon the
Peninsula to secure Il supply of peaches
for their market, by purchasing direct
from the grower Where this is not de-
sirabe on the part of any dealer list of
reliable and responsible local dealers in
peaches will he suggested through whom
purchase can he made. To those prefer
ring to consign their fruit, a list Of resPon-
sible and reliable commission houses will
be furnished representing the entire peach
consuming territory reached by Delaware
and Maryland fruit and efforts will be
made to secure the most favorable trans.
portation facilities.
The benefits acCruing TO peach growers
by these arrangements will be confined so
far as Jyossible to such persons who are
contributors 10 this effort; hut rs our
interests are identical, so should Our efforts
be mutual, in order that benefits should lie
equal The amount To be contributed is
small being hut one-tenth of a cent per
bearing tree when compared with the
benefits that must accrue by specific
effort rs above indicated. II is hoped
therefore. that a hearty response will be
given this effort. Honorable and reliable
gentlemen have been appointed at all
shipping stations, who will canvass their
respective territories for the purpose of
securing funds with which to enable the
committee nf managers To perform the
worF. placed in their charge. Persons de-
string further information can apply 10
members Of the board Or address the see
rotary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
THE VOLUNTEER FIR EHEN.
Numerous Acceptances to Participate II
Sext Fairs Demonstration.

Acceptances to participate in the fire
mems demonstration to take place in
this city next fall are coming in at a
lively rate.
The State Firemen's Association has
received acceptances from the indie
pendent and Junior Fire companies of
Frederick, Md, the Washington of New
Brunswick, N. j.; the Hand in Hand of
Lock Haven, Pa; the Young America
of Poughkeepsie, N. y; the Water
Witch OF Port Deposit, Md; the Hiber-
MIA Of Allentown, Pa, and the Columbia
Of Columbia, Pa
Friendship Fire Company has re-
ceived an acceptance from the Hanley
Hose Company OF Chester.
The Phoenix has received an accept
ance from the Phoenix Truck Company
of louisville.
The Reliance has received an accept
ance from the United States Fire Com.
pany Of Atlantic City.
Fame Hose Company has received
acceptances from the Humane Fire
Company of Pottsville, Pa, the Rain
bow and Neversink companies of Read.
ing, the Paramount Truck Company OF
NOrristown, Pa, and the Good Will Fire
Company of Harrisburg.
Washington Fire Company has re.
ceived an acceptance from the Rolla
Fire Company of Elizabeth, N. j.
The Weccacoe has received accept
ancos from the Liberty Fire Company
of Reading, the Hope of Harrisburg and
the Volunteer Firemen's Association Of
Philadelphia.
August 9th has been selected as the
date for the State associations excursion
to Reading.
Chief Engineer Shields has been re
quested by the Water Department tt
notify the fire companies of this city tc
not use the fire plugs when washing
pavements or sprinkling streets. InsteaC
the tiremen must use wash payes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
cooks .ANn cAKrENrEAs.
The Pupils OF M. 10 Colored school Elk,
hibit Their Proficiency in Manual
Training Work.

The Pupils of No. 10 Colored School Ex-
hibit Their Proficiency in Manual
Training Work.
The pupils Of No. l6 colored school gave
an exhibit Wednesday Of their proficiency
in manual training. 1t was the occasion
of The closing exercises of the school, The
members of the Board of Education present
were President Baird ); Redmond smith,
Mayor-elect Or. Shortlidge, Samuel f..
Belts and Secretary l.. d. Jones.
Exhibitions in the regular school curri-
culum were given in the various class
rooms of the following teachers; Misses
Spencer, Williams. DOrster, Eairweather
Stirling, Woodson and Baldwin. The first
grade pupils gave an exhibition in clay
modelling
At the close Of the class room exercises
an address was made the pupils. by
President Baird of the Board OF Education.
The samples of carpentry work by the
pupils showed very evident ability exist
ing among them for the course, and was
additionally most creditable to the wood
work teacher. The specimens shown by
four of the pupils, Irons, Hollis, Gibson
and Price, were highly commended:
lii the cooking department the follow.
ing pupils work was commended: Ida
Carly, Josephine Weston, Lena Mercer,
Elsie Anderson Lily Lewis, Lena Brinck-
ley, Lily Clark, Dora Harding, Eyelinc
johnson, Alice Ash Emma Harding, Clara
Bass. Rcbecca Thompson, Helen Gilbert,
Ruth Guy. Francis Scott Maggie Evans,
Mary Moore and Fannie Gregg.
Maggie Evans and Clara Bass made some
ice cream for the visitors, who consumed
it all.
Prizes were conferred upon Samantha
Christy and Annie Kirby for general eX-
ccllcuCc in cooking, The prize was copy
OF Mrs. Rorers cooking book.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
rHILADELrHI4 Affairs.


Neal Deacon died last Sunday, aged 100
years.
Daniel Brew, II wears old, fell overheard
and was drowned last Sunday at Almond
street wharf, Delaware river.
Joseph II. Dessalet, 10 years old, a car.
peuter, was killed. Saturday by falling
from u ladder at the Pennsylvania Salt
Works.
During a quarrel over girl, Saturday
afternoon. John Rover shot Walter Buck
in the breast, inliicting a dangerous
wound. Roger escaped. Both men are
colored.
Common Councilman Thomas l.. Hicks,
in reply to letter signed by prominent
citizens, asking him to stard as Republic
can candidate for sheriff, announces his
willingness to enter the contest.
William IL. Doyle, the newly appointed
collector of internal revenue, will qualify
this week and give bonds to the extent Of
$4,000. Saturday Collector Brooks re-
ceiven letter from the President. remov-
ing him from office. The collector has
about l25 places at his disposal, none of
which are under civil service regulations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
arc LIGHTS EXITING UrsH ED.

A Freak in the City Arc Light Circuit
Envciops II Portion of tho City in Dark
ness.
The breaking of small copper wire
attached to an arc light at Delaware avenue
and Washington street, caused the vii.
mington City Electric Company no end OF
annoyance Sunday evening, and threw a
portion of the city in total darkness for
over .tWo hours. The break was detected
on the uptown circuit of the city arc lights
by George 4. Rumsey and S. X. Pussy,
two electrical engineers of the electric light
company, who worked like Trojans to dis
cover the ''opcn" wire.
A magncta was used in testing the wires
for the purpose of locating the break. The
test began at Fifth and King streets. where
terminates the uptown circuit of the city
arc lights. At this point it was discovered
that the wire returning to the electric light
station, known AS the negative wire was
intact, which necessarily threw the broken
wire somewhere on the uptown circuit.
This fact was discovered BY the testing
instrument, which comprises small
dynamo and from which an alternating
current is generated.
Then began the work Of locating the
broken wire by tracing the circuit back
wards. The are lights along Market street
We're tested as far as Fifteenth street, when
the discovery was made that the open wire
causing the trouble was somewhere be-
tween that point and Delaware avenue
| and Jefferson street. the western extremity
| the circuit the course Of the latter being
| from the electric station through White
| chapel to Tenth and Orange streets, To
Delaware avenue and jefferson street to
| Twelfth and Market Streets to Eighteenth
| and Market streets, and then returning
| along Market street to sixth, to Fifth and
| King streets, and from that point to the
electric station again, completing the cir
crnit. By systematic test of each arc
light along Delaware avenue until Wash
ington street was reached, the open wire
was discovered and repaired by the eng
| nerrS
one fact demonstrated by the accident il
that the lot of the electrician is not u bee
of roses. Engineers Rumsey and Pussy
aborcd diligently for Two hours in
locating the broken WIRE during
which time there was a constant hust
ling from lamp to lamp, and poll
to pole, a careful lookout being KEEP
for the open" or break Oneof the wire
from the testing instrument was attached
to the clcctrodc of the arc light, while thu
other wire was placed on the ground. Ii
this manner the course of the wire con
tanning the open was discovered, aD'
then there was very little difficulty il
tracing up the circuit until the break wa
eventually found.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
----
SUICIDE BIZ STRYCHNIHE.
A Cambridge Contractor Deliberately
Puts an End to His Existence.

CAMBRIDGE. Nd, June 25.-Philip T.
Christopher, of the firm of Ennis & Chris
TOPPER, contractors and builders of Cam
bridge, committed suicide about II o'clock
Saturday morning by taking large dose
of strychnine.
For week past the deceased had been
ill and depressed. Saturday morning after
breakfast he visited barber shop, where
he was shaved, and shortly before IL
o'clock went to his shop on Church street.
where he improvised pillow with his
coat and some shayings, and after taking a
large dose of the poison stretched himself
out on the floor, Twenty minutes later
his partner, James Ennis, entered the shop
and found Christopher in commissions, but
still conscious.
Upon being asked by Ennis what allied
him he replied that he was dying, and told
Ennis to look under his hat which was
lying on the floor. A bottle with small
quantity of strychnne was found under
the hat. Before medical aid could be sum
moned he expired. He leaves a widow,
who was the daughter of William
Williams. a farmer near Cambridge, and
TWO small children by former wife. He
was about 40 years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
EREE AInMIRr MINaeERs.

Meeting of the StuC kholtcrs and Election
of Ten MANAGERS Under the Amended
Charter of the Institute.
The stockholders NJ the Wilmington In.
stitute met saturday last and elected 10
managers to c0nduCt the institute under
its newly amended charter. The result Of
the election was a. follows
Terms uNlire April, lSJS, Vincent G..
Hazard Walter u. Bush; terms expire
April, lSO7, Isaac T. Johnson, Lindley {.
Kent terms expire April 1896, Wilmer
Palmer EllwoOd e. Jackson: terms expire
April. 1895. Charles W. Pussy, EnOs L..
Dnan, terms expire April. 1901 William
L. Bancroft, William T. Taylor.
Besides the 10 managers as above the
new board includes the following eX-
oitlcio officials: The mayor, president of
Civ Council. chairman of the finance
committee of Council, president of the
Board Of Education, chairman of the
committee IA teachers of the Board of
Education and the SUPERINTENDENT Of the
public schools.
Organization was effected with the fol-
lowing officers to serve until April lst
1891, President, William +. Taylor. SGcre-
tary. Frederic II. Robinson; Treasurer,
Joseph A. Richardson. The next meeting
OF the new board will he July 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29

Special Corrrsp Ondence OF Gazetteand journal
NEWARK, June 26A young man named
Griitith Of Baltimore, who has been tramp.
ing through the country, met with a rather
serious accident here yesterday. The
second section Of the excursion train on
drawing into the station, when the youth
undertook to board her, so it seems, as no
one could give an account of the affair
not even the injured boy himself His
LETT leg was crushed aud manged from the
knee down. DR.. Kullock, the railroad
physician, was summoned, and maze the
sufferer as comfortable AS possible Nelson
Grant took charge of him and he was
placed on the 0.O3 tram and taken to Johns
Hopkins University Hospital Baltimore.
The boy gave the address Of his parents in
Baltimore vino are said to be industrious,
well-to-do people. He was poorly clad and
very dirty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
CRY suxDAr-soHooh uNIoS.
4 Delightful Meeting Thursday Nisht in
Mest Chlrrh.

WILMINGTON Sundav.school Union
had n most Ieliphtfui and nroftablo
neetinr Thursday niGLt i'm Wcst Church.
An excellent and botIntiflil sumner was
served IN the parlor by the women of
the church.
Charles PairS sunorintendento f West
Sunduv.school grarefrllr and cordially
NclconGd the assembIare 10 tbe hospi.
tnlities of his SCHOOL nfIer which he mt
the gathering IN the hands of INC Rev
c. 4. Hendricks ,he president of the
union. Who inyokcd thc divine blessing.
After spcudinr about an honr in ais,
cussing ice cream, cake and other deli.
cacics, The hvnn "Blcst be the Tie That
Binds" was sung. following which Ii,
w. Harlan was called upon to open the
discussion Of the tonic assigned for the
evening, namely. Union Of Effort in
SUNDAYS school work"
After Brief remarks by Mr.. Harlan. in
which he emphasized the importance of
teachers cooperating with the supcrin-
tenIcnt I'm the matter Of prompt attend.
ancc, suggesting that they be in their
places ut least five minutes before the
opening hour OF the school, there were
addresses by ,JOseph PYLE, the Rev, Il.
l.. Hubbard, A. +. Hysore, w. K.
Crosby, Mr.. Mason and Mr.. Hendricks.
All Of the speakers referred TO the bene.
tits to be derived from hearty co.opera.
ton in Sunday-school work and most
| of them also spoke Of the picnic and
parade 10 take place July Ill and in.
vited the cooperation of all the sunday.
schools in the union, so as TO make tie
demonstration success.
James Crosby Of Bangor, ireland,
who was present as visitor, made a
brief address congratulatiug the union
on its social qualities and characteristics
as demonstrated by the meeting Of las,
| night, which, by the way, is "A new de-
parture in Sundav-school effort, the
| credit of which belongs to tue success.
fill superintendent Of West sunday.
school, who, together with his efficient
band of teachers, made il one of the
most delightful Sunday.school gather.
ings ever held in this city.
On motion of w. k Crosby. tho
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29

Geo. Augustus Sala, the well-known
English writer, on his last Australian trip,
wrote as follows to The London Daily Xtle
grdph:
II especially have a pleasant remem-
brance Of the ships doctor--a very expert.
enced maritime medicu indeed, who tended
me most kindly during horrible spell Of
voked by the sea fog which had swooped
down on us just after we left san Francisco.
But the DOCTORS prescriptions and the in.
creasing warmth Of the temperature as we
ncared the Tropics and, III particular. a
couple of Allcock' Porous Plas;ers clapped
on--une on the chest and another between
the shoulder blades-soon set ME right.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29

The funeral of Charles L. Cloud took
place on Friday afternoon from Uni IN
Church and was largely attended. Scr
vices were conducted by the Rev. 4. l..
Hubbard and address was made by ].
r. King. A choir composed of Misses
Lille Oliver and Matte lloffecker, Mrs
Howard McDanel, Mrs. Harry Turner,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. X. Ewing and II. A.
Ross sang the hymns Nearer my God
to Thee" and Jesus, Lover of my Soul
and Miss Oliver sang "Somo Time Wen
Understand The floral offerings in
cludcd pillows from the parents aud
brothers, wreath, sickle and bunch
Of lilies from relatives roses and car
nations from friends, wreath from the
employees OF James G. Dillon, by whom
the deceased had been employees; a
pillow from classes of Union Sunday
school, a star from Mr.. and Mrs i. r.
T. Fuekel and roses from Loyal Tenn
perance Legion, Nc. /. Intcrmcnt was
made in Rlyerview cemetery. The pail.
bearers were William Palmer, William
Newell, Clarence Conner, William Shew
brooks, ThaddcuS Stewart and Marshall
Yeatman. The hymn waiting at the
Door was sung at the grave. The de
ceased was employed on EVERY EVEN
ING three wears. - .-......-.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29

My dear Rose" said Miss MacIver,
where did you acquire that brilliant com
plexion? II seems to me that you are still
the beautiful girl of eighteen, whom
you are complimenting, but Glenn's Won
derful Sulphur Soap Have You never be-
fore witnessed its effect? There is nothing
impossible to its powers as beautilier.
Beware Of counterfeits. Sold by druggists.
The fair Rose was right, and she might
also have mentioned the fact that "Hilis
Instantaneous Hair Dye gives as much
as the Sulphur Soap does to the pale.
discolored features. 1t is cheap, safe and
sure
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
TOOPEN A NEW DISPENSARY
For the Treatment of the Eye,
Ear, Nose and Throat.
DR.. ELLEGOOD TO Be IN CHARGE
Action of the Delaware Hos
pital Trustees.


At meeting of the board of trustees of
Delaware Hospital, held Monday June
10Th. Dir. ]. A. Ellcgood was appointed a
member of the disrcnsary staff to treat
diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat.
Such an appointment opens up broad
field for charity work, the need OF which
has long been appreciated by the physi-
clans and poor Of this city and vicinity.
DR.. Ellegood graduated from jefferson
Medical College u years ago, For several
years he engaged in general practice At
Laurel, Del. In 1857, 1883 and 1883 he took
special courses in New York city on dis
eases Of the eye, ear, nose aud throat
Since that time he has been abroad. He
was for sixth months clinical assistant at
MoOriiedS Eye Hospital, London, and ut
the Central London Throat, Nose and Ear
Hospital. lie took practical courses in
Vienna under the most distinguished
teachers. and visited the clinics at Heidel-
berg, Berlin, Paris, Naples, Utrecht and
elsewhere upon the continent. He is a
member of the British I.aryngological and
Neurological Association, and was recently
appointed by DR.. Read J. Mckay his as
sstant us occulist to Delaware Hospital.
The clinics will begin saturday, July LIST,
| and will be held subsequently on Tuesdays.
| Thursdays and Saturdays at from 2.l5 &c
$50 p. IN. They will no doubt prove Of
great benefit to the poor and suffering
/ public.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29
suADAY.scuoo1 JtBlLEE.


Progressing Encourasing'y.
The most largely attended and most
enthusiastic meeting Of the committees
arranging for the Sunday-school demon
strntOn winch will take place next
Monday, WAS held saturday evening i'll
ST. Paul's Church.
Numerous reports, all of which were
of q most encouraging nature. we're re-
celved by the general committee.
Announcement was made that the
Board Of Park Commissioners is having
additional seats put in Brandywina
Park, and the committee on grounds
was instructed to have erected = plat
form for First Regiment Band aEd the
speakers.
secretary Cantwell was requested to
send this week invitations to Governor
Reynolds, Chief Justice Lore, Mayor
elect Shortlidge and P.esideat-eiect
Perkins of City Council.
The press WAS again requested to urge
that there be general suspension of
business next Monday morning and tina:
employers give their employees who are
Sunday-school scholars opportunity to
participate in the jubilee.
The general committee adjourned to
meet in st. PauFs Church next Satur-
day evening.
The committee on sports held a long
meeting and arranged the following
programmes Leap frog, wheelbarrow
race, basket ball, tennis, croquet, potato
race, sack race for women, sack race for
men, obstacle race, ihrce-iegged race
| and game of baseball for sunday
school superintendent and women sun
day-school workers..
A meeting Of the Sunday. school mar
sha5 was also Eeld.
They decided that each school shall
march in u body, the girls following the
boys. The primary departments will be
ON floats or in carriages and can ride al
the head or in the rear Of their schools,
as they may desire.
1t was also decided to erect small
finger boards, each of which will con.
tain the name of a school, which will
indicate that the schools are to form al
the places where the boards bearing
their names are located. The school:
will form with their right resting OF
these boards.
Announcement was made that the
signals TO fall in, make ready ant
march will be fired by Smyth Post, q
A. r., and it was resolved to petition
City Council for permission to fire tht
signals at Tenth and Market streets.
The marshals adjourned TO meet ii
St. Paups Church next Saturday even
ing. schools which have not sent mar
shals arc requested to send them to thu
next meeting.
The parade will be attractive as wei
US large. Many of the schools will hay,
beautiful floats. st. paul's, Asbury ans
other large schools will have floats o
tremendous size. The horses will b
gayly caparisoned and led by footmel
and the children will be in fancy cos
tune Grace Sunday-school will b
headed by II band and West by a fiji
and drum corps. The children of tn
latter school are being drilled in march
ing. Most of the schools have gOttel
their banners and badges. Tho march
ing hymns were rehearsed yesterday.
For the purpose of making the sport
more interesting business men an
others will offer prizes, One of tn
awards will be gold ring, Il gift iron
Joseph Pyle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-06-29

Officer Quinn was standing almost oppo-
site the residence Of John L. Postles, No.
1901 Maryland avenue on Saturday morn
ing when he saw a stout man wearing a
brown suit and straw hat enter the house
by the front way. The stranger did not
remain long in the house when he emerged
from the doorway and went away. The
officer then stepped up to the house and
knocked on the door. Mrs. Postles an
swered the knock and when asked if she
had seen the stranger declared She had not.
A hasty search OF the sideboard where the
silverware is kept revealed the fact that the
man had stolen several pieces of silver.
ware and skipped. Sunday State Detec.
tives Witsil and McVey recovered the
silverware but the thief has not been ap.
pretended.