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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

A 1argely-attended meeting of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Wilmington N. n. Conference vas held
Thursday afternoon in Union Church.
Mrs. John Y. Dobbins presided. For the
ensuing year the following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. Sarah Tfalley of
Union Church; Recording Secretary, Miss
Carrie Brown of Union Church; Core
spending Secretary, Mrs. John Shilling of
Grace Church; Treasurer, Mrs. Eli Mendin-
hall of Grace Church. A letter from Miss
Matilda Spencer, missionary at Toxic.
Japan, was read and addresses were de-
liyered by the Rev. Z. l.. Hubbard and
Mrs. William NJ. Field. Matters relating
to the annual meeting of the Philadelphia
branch, which will be held in Union
Church beginning October 4th and con
| tinuing three days. were discussed. The
| delegates will be numerous and most oi
them will arrive October Sd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
NAN Doe,s WILD c4REER.

After Biting Innumerable Valuable Ca
mines the Dog Is Finally Killed by
Sergeant Howgate.
A large black dog afflicted with
hydrophobia was shot and killed by
Patrol Sergeant Howgate after long
and exciting chase through the streets
about II O'Clock a. m. Thursday, during
which several persons narrowly escaped
being bitten by the rabid animal.
The dog made Its appearance at Fifth
and French streets, where II bit valu-
able dog owned by Mr.. Lang, and sub.
sequently caught hold of blind dog
belonging to William Beckley, almost
tearing the animal to pieces.
The mad dog continued its career
down French street. James NJ. Jester
was standing in front of his stable at No.
lis French street, and as soon as he saw
the dog he went in search Of Ratchet.
He was just making his temperatures
when the animal passed the door. He
struck at the brute without effect.
The dog kept on to the southwest cor
ner Of Front and French streets, where
it bit dog owned by an italian fruit
dealer, ard few minutes later it had
bitten two more dogs under the shed of
the railway station. Two persons who
were standing in front Of the Grand
Union Hotel barely escaped being bitten
as the dog came running down the street.
The animal ran on down Front street
to Baily's cigar store, where it bit fine
dog belonging to Mr.. Baily. Patrol
Sergeant Howgate here appeared on
the scene and fired his pistol at the fee.
ing dog. The animal Kept on running
pursued by the officer, who fired again
Detective William T. Jones here Joined
in the chase at Walnut street.
At the railroad the mad dog tackled q
small white bull dog belonging to O
culored man, and the bull dog ran away
yelping. The dog continued along the
railroad to Pine street with Sergeant
Howgate and Detective Jones in no
pursuit. Hewgate poured another volley
| into the brute as he ran up Pine stree
| TO Fourth. Two horses owned by William
II. Ainsworth came very near being bit
ten, as the dog snapped at them whit
passing by.
The animal ran TO Seventh anC
Lombard streets, where the last shot o
| Sergeant Howgate brought 1t to earth
The body was taken away by Boar
of Health officer. The owner of the do
is unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

neutrality-suspicious. Of Gazette and Journal
NEWARK, Sept, 8.-The New Castle
session yesterday, the attendance being
larger than at any Pomona held in long
while. There are about dozen oranges
in the county and all of them were we'll
represented. The president of the Pomona,
Edward Woodward Of the Diamond State
Grange in Stanton, presided at both the
morning and AFTERNOON sessions. The
former session was held in Grange Hall,
while Caskey Hall had to be securedto hold
meetings were devoted to secret matters
pertaining to the order. During the inter
mission nj noon the visitors were given a
good dinner by the local grange. As WISH
tors there were half dozen prominent
grangers from Chester county during the
dny
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
PLEASANT WHIST PARTY.
Given by Mrs. and Miss Rennard of This
City ut Bradford, Va.
bradford, Va NeWR. Sent ID,

City at Bradford, Va.
Bradford, Va, News. Sept. I'd.
Mrs. William NJ. Kennard and her
charming daughter, Miss Kennard of Will
mington, Del, entertained large number
of friends at cards on Tuesday evening at
the Maple Shade Inn. The inn parlors
were very tastily decorated with blossoms
and flowers, which, with the subdued and
soft light of a number of stand lamps,
and the lovely costumes of loyelier women,
made scene that glsddened every heart
that saw it.
Whist was the order of the evening, but
its first rule, which prevented all converse
ton, was thrown to the winds. The con-
slant hum of conversation and the ripping
of laughter caused many couple "a
change tables when the little bell would
tinkle before the game was finished.
Enjoyable refreshments were served in
the private dining-room of the inn about
midnight, after which the floors of the
large office and entrance hall were cleared
and waxed and all Joined in q delightful
| dance that lasted till 3 o'clock. AS usua
| with the inn, every one had a charming
time and declared the hostesses QUEEN
among their sex.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

Special Correspondenceo of Gazette and journal
NEWARK, Sept. 7.-Yesterday's fire
which destroyed the barn Of DIR. i. w.
Haines and half-dozen outbuildings
near it gave the Etna Hose Company
an excellent chance to demonstrate its
efficiency, in fact the best opportunity
since the organization of the depart
ment, four years ago. The large barn,
with its stock of hay, was entirely
wrapped in flames when first discovered
the flames being within 70 feet of the
house. Within five minutes the first
line of hose was in service and in a few
minutes two more streams were playing
so effectively that the fires progress was
checked in 20 minutes. The tiremen
particularly distinguishing themselves
for good work were Charles Steele, Del
aware Rothwell, Peter Kelley and
Frank Lewis. The origin is still mys.
terry, though the circumstances point to
incendiarism. The property was in
sured in the Farmers Mutual of New Cas-,
tie County and in the Chester County
Mutual, though the amount is as vel
unknown in the absence of the policy
The loss of about $3.50 worth of hay Il
a very severe loss to the tenant, E
| Bender.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

A Native Of Wilmington who Died In
New HaYnn. Cnnn.. Tuestlny WEAK.

A Native Of Wilmington Who Died In
New Haven, Conn, Tuesday Week.
New Haven journal and Courier, Sept. 9Th.
The death OF Mrs. Rebecca G. Beach,
which occurred early yesterday morn
ing, brings deep and sincere sorrow to
many hearts. The deceased lady had
been i'll only a week. She was attacked
with severe form Of tonsilitis on her
return from Fishers Island, where she
had been spending few days, but the
symptoms were not at first seriously
alarming and her recovery was conf
IDENTIFY expected. Later, however, on
Sunday the disease assumed critical
form, developing into capillary bron-
chitis, and despite the most devoted and
loving care and the efforts of the best
medical skill she was unable to rally.
Her death leaves void in the home
circle and the circle of near and dear
friends which will ever be deeply felt.
Around her memory the tenderest
thoughts will linger with those who
knew her cultivation OF mind and beau
tiful traits Of disposition and the sweet
repose of her lovely character.
The deceased was a native of Will
mington, DEL, and was the daughter OF
William and Rehecca Donaldson Glib.
bons. Her husband, the late John s.
Beach, to whom she was married in
ls47, was long one of the leading mem
bers of the Connecticut bar, a gentleman
distinguished also by his true gent,enesi
and refinement of character and &
genuine nobility of nature that made
him indeed a prince among men, aud il
his death the city and State suffered I
distinct loss The deceased leaves fou
hildren-Rebecca Donaldson, Johr
Kimberly, Frances Gibbons and Rod
man Vernon Beach. The funeral ser
vices will be held tomorrow, at p. m
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

"There is young country boy stay
ing at our boarding house" writes a
correspondent of It'd Bits, "who is a
perfect little gentleman in his way. The
other day he brought his sister in 10
dinner and gave her general introduce
ton somewhat as follows:
"'Ladies and gentlemen, this is my
sister,
"Then he electrified the gathering by
continuing:
"'My sister, these are ladies and gem
tlemen.
"Whereat the ladies and gentlemen
present were highly delighted at such
an Endorsement"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
POLITICAL.

The Prohibition State convention at yir-
GINA met Wednesday in Richmond, and
nominated Col. j. K. Miller of pulaski
county, for governor. by reclamation.
The Massachusetts Prohibition State CON-
vention was held at Worcester "Wednesday
and full State ticket was nominated.
The platform favored woman suffrage and
demanded such modification of the Aus
tralian ballot law that unjust and ruth
less. discrimination shall not be made
against minority parties"
The Republican state central committee
of Colorado has issued an address declar-
ing that, while it was the purpose Of the
Republican party of Colorado to make
silver the paramount issue, it was moi
deemed best to abandon the party at
large. as on all issues aside from that of
silver they were in full accord with the
national Organization, ''-s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
sEYERELF BITTEN RY 4 DOG.



A Son of Ex-Poiice Sergeant Michael
Cannon Attacked by a Feroolous Canine.
Joseph Cannon, aged l6 years, q son of
Michael Cannon, an employe of the Chris
tiana Window Glass Company, who was
also police sergeant under Mayor Rhoads,
was bitton by savage mongrel dog in the
yard of his home i'll South Wilmington,
at z o'clock Friday morning. The strange
dog entered the yard and tackled Mr.. Cam
mons dog, and fierce battle ensued.
Young Cannon attempted to separate the
warlike CANNES, when the dog attacked
him and severely liberated both his hands.
The dog escaped, and all morning neigh
bors paraded the streets in South Whining
ton armed with shotguns, but the animal
could not be found. 1t was reported that
the dog was mad.
Young Cannon is clerk in DIR, Downes'
drug store at Eighth and Poplar streets.
His wounds were cauterized. It is said that
fully dozen dogs have been bitten by
mad dogs in and about the city,
A supposed mad dog was shot by Officer
| Lyon on Eighth street, near French,
shortly before noon Friday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
pANoe AT LAUhEL.


The Social Event OF the Season, ThnrSday
Night--Those Who Were Present.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Jourtuu
LAUREL. Sept. s.-The social event of the
season was the dance held in Armory Hall,
last evening, Everything was arranged
with completeness, the music good aud the
floor perfect and all seemed to enjoy the
occasion most intensely.
The music began at o'clock and from
that hour until nearly ! a. m there was a
continual whirl of merry couples over the
polished floor. The beauty and grace of
old Sussex were displayed in most en-
gaging manner. Following is partial list
of those present;
Mrs. George Tumlin and Miss Wariield,
Wilmington; Miss Helen Tomlinson, Bait
more; Miss Alice Orr, Philadelphia; Miss
Ethel Weidman and Miss May Worth,
Pennsylvania; Miss Miller, Washington;
Miss May Clayton, Middletown; Miss
Bessie Morrow and MIR. Seth, Oxford;
Messrs Toadyine and Waller, Salisbury;
Messrs. William Gray, Ira Cannon, Fred.
and Reese Layton, Bridgeville; Simeon
Pennewill, Greenwood; Mrs. w. NJ. Ross
and Miss Lula Ross, Miss Lena Wilson,
| Miss Anna Shipley, Rosalie and Mabel
Martin, Mrs. S. w. Truitt, the Misses
Stevens, Harry Hopkins and wife, Messrs.
Wood Stevens. Robert Pennington, Hugh
and Edward Martin, Frank Shipley and
| Smith Horsey, Seaford. Among Laurel
people present were J. T. Wright and wife
and Miss Wright. Mrs. N. Il. Smithers
Misses Eliza and Name Hitch and guest,
Miss Filbert, Misses Ida Horsey, Maggie
and Mortie Melvin aud Mrs. Theo. Hast
ings, Miss Bacon and Miss Kate Taylor
DIR. Collins and daughter. H. d. @. Hege
man and sister, Messrs. b. +. Fooks, d
NJ, Hitch, V, E. Hitch, Ernest Moore
Joseph Hitch, Roy Moore, G. w. King
Charles Fooks and Elmer Horsey.
The music was furnished by 0glesby o
Chester. Most of the visiting guests de
parted on the Norfolk express, which
passes here at 10 q. m.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

G. Parke Postles, son of General ].
Parke Postles, was married Tuesday even
ing to Miss Laura d. Owens of Utica. The
wedding took place at the residence of the
was quiet but pretty affair. The Rev.
Thomas j. Brown, ID. D., officiated.
George I. Wooden of Newport, N. Y, was
groomsman, and the ushers were W.
Frederick Weller and Theodore IL. Har-
man of this city and Frederick w. Kohier
and Earl Wheaton of Utica. Mr.. and Mrs.
Postles are now OH their bridal trip and
will come to Wilmington about the mio>N lie
Of this month. They will reside at No.
oO4 Broome street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
PaILADELPHt.I AFFAIRS.

Frank Burk, IS years old, was killed,
Thursday, by falling from a scaffold at
ITO Walnut street.
Alvin Deacon, aged q years. fell from a
trolley wire tower and was killed, Thurs
day. at Twenty-second and Wharton
Streets
The mayor transmitted to City Councils
Thursday with his approval communica-
ton from the Director Of Public Works
recommending the price OF gas be reduced
from Sl.50 TO Sl.25 per 1000 cubic feet
Capt George NJ. Cook and crew Of six
men OF the schooner Jonathan May who
were picked up at sea after having f1oated
on raft six days at the mercy of the
waves arrived at this port Thursday.
Their vessel went to pieces, and for week
they were without food or drink.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
THE FORFEIT RAISED.
Shippers No Longer Have to Deposit &
81, 900 Guaranty with the Pennsylvania

Shippers No Longer Have to Deposit a
$1,000 Guaranty With the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company.
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. Sept. 9Th.
The Produce Exchange was to-day in
formed by letter that the $1,000 guarantee
exacted from southern shippers has been
suspended by the Pennsylvania railroad,
and the fact has been duly communicated
to the trade. The Produce Exchange met
this morning, expecting to have heard
something from the Pennsylvania railroad
on the subject in the interval since the last
meeting.
AT that prior meeting a resolution was
adopted asking the railroad company to
rescfnd its action. A letter acknowledging
the receipt of the communication was ali
The exchange ever had.
Just as the meeting was about to adjourn
, messenger arrived with letter from
General Agent Latta OF the Pennsylvania
railroad, announcing that the order rela-
tive TO $1,000 deposits 10 cover freight
Rharges on shipments of peaches from
Delaware and Maryland had been sus-
pended.
This action, he said, would not affect the
eeposit of annual guarantees with freight
Agent Walton to cover charges on perish
Able freights.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

The funeral Of Elsie Bell, the little
daughter of Mr.. ]. b. Bell. editor of the
Sunday Star, which took place from the
residence of her parents, No. al5 West
Ninth street, Wednesday afternoon, was
an affecting expression of the sincere
sympathy Of the community with the
sorrowing parents in their severe affliction.
There was very large attendance of
friends and a great profusion OF beautiful
and appropriate floral offerings. The SER
vices were conducted by the Rev. John Y,
Dobbins, pastor of Grace NJ. E. Church,
and Lay Her Peacefully Down to Rest, y
and other appropriate hymns were beauti-
fully rendered by quartet composed of
Mr.. C. B. Rhoads, Mr.. J. 4. Clymer, Mrs.
S. A. Macallister and Miss Virginia Conner.
There was also singing by the class of
Delaware Avenue Baptist Sunday-school
of which the deceased had been member
The pall-bearers were Robert s. Vernon.
Paul Thatcher, Harry Carton, Leslie Cook,
Fred Steward and Charles Wood. Inter
ment was made at Riverview cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
a Hotsl-keeper,a F1,ght.

BRIDGEvILLE, Sept. Friday of last
week J. Frank Thawley proprietor of the
Hotel Royal, this town, was held by
Squire Thompson of Georgetown, on six
separate charges of selling intoxicating
liquors without license, bail being fixed
at 81, 800. The Georgetown constable came
here Saturday with the necessary papers
to make the arrest or to secure the neces-
sary bondsmen. Privilege was given Mr.,
Thawley to secure the bondsmen and
while the constable awaited his return
Thawley took advantage of his chance to
escape. The constable was in town yester-
day, but had no tidings of the missing
man. 1t is reported that Mr.. Thawley't
family will shortly vacate the hotel prem
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

10 was decided to have Whlte bronze
statue or 7 feet high. The present idea
is to have pediment about feet high OF
Brandywine granite. Several sites were
suggested but none of them adopted. This
matter was left in the hands of COM
mittee. 1t is understood that the funds
are in view. The cost of eject statue in
white bronze, the material considered
most suitable for the purpose, is about
1880.
treasurer II. B. Duncan, to whom credit
Is due for his persistence in pushing the
project, and through whose efforts the
greater share Of the money for the purpose
has been acquired said; THE project was
started in front of our store on September
9th, 1881, short time after President
Garfelds death. The others interested
were L. P. Williamson, G. L; Kahn, G;
S. Humphrey, James II. Crabb, Richard
B. Duncan and Maury James. Only 81
subscriptions were received and no one
was allowed to contribute more than that
amount. The amount subscribed WAS 1904,
which sum was placed in bank and now
amounts to over $780,"
There was a great deal of difficulty in
collecting the funds. Matters Jagged SO
that Treasurer DUNCAN at one time
thought of allowing the money he had
already collected to remain in bank and to
accumulate in years until the fund was
large enough for the needs of the state.
The directors of the Garfield Monument
Association express themselves as very
much gratitied over the present outlook
AS soon as the question Of site has been
decided arrangements will be made for the
unwilling of the monument. This, it il
believed, will take place on next Decora
ton Day, May Both, 1894.
Efforts will be made to make il mos
successful occasion. The intention is u
invite President Cleveland to be present
Governor Mckinley of Ohio and othel
prominent gentlemen. One of the speakerl
present at the meeting who is we'll
known city official said: 1--WE want u
make the unwilling of this monument tn,
greatest day that Delaware has eve
known. We can do it if we only go Il
work in time"
The committee on site proposes to ac
with the greatest care and righteousness il
1t is stated that the Kentmere Land Com
pany have not only offered to erect tn
base at their own expense. but to con
tribute largely 10 the same if the monu
ment is placed on the park ground nea
their property. The majority of the peopl
spoken to, however, seem to favor the tr
angular piece of ground at Delaware ave
hue and Washington street. Now that tn
secretary has been empowered to contra,
for the monument, the question of til
site and the style of the base to be erecte
will no doubt be decided in the near futur
Another proposition is to erect the NOM
meht at the northern approach of Wasl
ington bridge, upon tue triangular bit
park land at the junction of the Boulevar
and Washington street. There is no doul
That this site would afford unequalled a,
vantage for viewing the statue and Il
landscape effect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14

ST. Johns Commandery, X. t., will
celebrate its 26th anniversary Septem-
Der 18th in the New.Century Clubs
Building. Beginning at 8 o'clock and
continuing until $50 there will be an
entertainment of musical and literary
nature, after which there will be dane
ing. The exercises will consist of sing
ing by the Temple Quartet Of Philadel-
phia, recitations by Miss Sallie Grancell
of that city and instrumental selections
by Luckman's orchestra. The affair is
intended especially for Knights Templar
but members Of the commandery will
be given tickets for their friends. Each
gentleman present will receive souve-
mir badge and each woman souvenir
pin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-09-14
NOT aLoADEn no raE MUzzLr."

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The Treasury Department Ten Per Cent
Certified Check Tax Does Not Influence
Wilmington.
The Treasury Department has issued q
circular which, ut first appearance would
tend TO cause alarm, but which on close
examination Is of no local importance, 1t
will not affect this community to any
degree, nor does it touch Wilmington
banks.
The communication is "a follows;
OFFICE OF TUE COMMISSIONERS OF INTERNAL
REvBSUB, WASHINGTON, D. C., sept. Ith, ls9j-
IT, Col eci0rs " fltdrndI R,penue AID Repf,lne
Aa,nts. 1t has come TO the knowledge OF this
oGllce, through published news items by corre-
spondepco and otherwise. that banks are issu-
ing certificates Of deposit payable in tae
money or currency Of the United stalesI ana ana
notes, carrying title in their circulation from
hand 10 hacd, are paid ont and used for circu-
latton In lieu Of the money of the United states.
SUCH issues are taxable, and you will inquire
as to the amount OF such issues and report
them TO this onice for assessment OF the taxes
incurred. JOSEPH $. MILLER,
Commissioner.
It will be noticed that this missiye refers
to certified checks alone, Now the policy
of the Wilmington bankers adopted, IL
will be remembered, some weeks ago, In
presence of the stringency OF currency,
was to introduce the system OF clearing
house checks. These are altogether differ
ent from the certified checks indicated, it
| is understood in the commissioners circu'
lar as equivalent to certificates OF deposit
payable in the money or currency. OF the
| United States, carrying title in their circu.
lation and used in lieu of the money Of
| the United States.
Had the Wilmington banks adopted tht
| system of certified checks instead of th'
| clearing house checks they would possibly
have come under Commissioner Miller's
reference. and would have been subject tc
the 10 per cent tax. This is only another
instance of the wise and businesslike fore
sight of Wilmington bankers
The revenue office here has as yet re
ceiyed no communication on the matter.