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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
A SENSATION IN GERMANY
An Imperial Court Officer
Arrested.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Baffled the Police for Four
Years.

Finally They Traced the Letters 90 Count
Won Kotze, Master OF Ceremonies Of
the Imperial Court, and HIS Arrest Fol-
Physicians Pronounce Him IL.
sane, and He VIII Probably be Com
mitted to an Asylum.
BEaLIS, June 22.-The Cologne
gazette to-day has caused a sensation in
court and other circles by announcing
that Count Won kotze, one of the
masters Of ceremonies Of the imperial
court, was arrested on Sunday last on
most extraordinary charge.
Tie arrest Of Count Won Kotze is the
result Of four years Of patient police in.
vestigation. During ell that period
members Of the highest arIstOcrisy Of
Germany have been in receipt Of anUny-
nous letters and postal cards. These
missIYes, in most instances, were used
by the anonymous writer TO make the
worst and most indecent personal &C.
cusatiOns, either against the persons TO
whom they were addressed, or against
their intimate friends or dearest Teia-
tiyes. Nothing seemed too bad for the
anonymous writer ~ intimate 10 his
victims, and the result was that very
bitter feelings were caused in many
worthy families. Husbands were taught
TO suspect their wives, fathers learned u
doubt their sons, daughters began to
look with suspicion upon their mothers,
lifelong friends were separated, and in
brief, irreparable wrong was done in u
great number VI noble families.
In a number VI cases it would seem
that the people who received the anOuy-
nous communications, instead Of tear
ing them up with contempt, brooded
over them and did exactly what the
anonymous enemy wished them to do.
In many other cases, however, the per.
sons who received these scandaious com
municationS placed them in the hands
Of the police. and the authorities soon
had varied collection of Anonymous
postal cards and letters to work upon.
But, although every trick and device
known TO the police was adopted in
order to catcn the culprit, the sending d
these rascally missives continued. Tn,
police Cor four years were completely
baffled, and it was not until quite re
Gently that their suspicious were turned
in the right direction.
Finally, Sunday last, says the Cologne
Gazette, Count Won kotze, upon return
ing from visit to Schreibershan, Prus
sian Silesia, was arrested in this city b.
General Won Hahnke, chief of tile En-
peror's military cabinet and aide-de
camp to His Majesty, charged will
being the author Of this long series o
anonymous ISLANDERS.
Shortly after the arrest Of the maste
Of ceremonies, upon the suggestion G
General Won Hahnke, who PERSONAL,
examined the prisoner, physicians werl
sent for in order that the mental state o
Won Kotze might be determined, tn
general, from his conversation with tn
prisoner having formed the opinion tina
the master Of ceremonies was insane
This opinion was endorsed by tn
physicians who were called TO examin
Won Kotze, and it was shown, later, tia
the prisoners father died in an asylum
for the insane. The inquiry is proceed
ing.
The general opinion seems to be ths
Won Kotze will be confined IN a
asylum.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28

The Former Popular Third Bassman and
short.stop Of the Wilmington baseball

The Former Popular Third Bassman and
short.stop Of the Wilmington baseball
Club.
James l. Say, who played with a
number OF minor league clubs several
wears ago, died at his home, No. $50
West Lee street, Baltimore, Saturday.
He was 80 years of age and unmarried.
Say began bis professional career in
1884 with the famous Wilmington club,
which made such a record during the
season. He played shortsIop and third
base. Afterward he played with that
clubs of Syracuse, Hartford, Scranton,
Jersey City and Omaha,
His bail playing was ended by an
accident, from which he never fully
recovered, and which, it is said, FASTENED
his death from consumption. The acct
dent occurred in a game between New
ark and Jersey City. say tried 10 steal
from second TO third base, and in falling
to slide he struck his left side on the
baseman's knee, receiving internal in
juries. He was brother OF Louis say,
who was shortstop of the Baltimore
Club some years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
EXPLOSION ON rHr ToLcHEsrEE.
Accident TO the Steamer Formerly Known
as the samuel VI. FELTON,.


The steamer COLCHESTER, formerly the
Samuel VI. FELTON, Of this city, blew out
her cylinder and broke her piston rod
while she was off Stony Point. ". Y,
last Sunday. She was returning from
an excursion up the Hudson river to
Newburg and was oyercrowded, there
being 1900 aboard. According 70 the
most reliable reports that could be
secured, the fireman, whose name
could not be learned. was the only one
killed, though several persons jumped
overheard, but were, in all probability,
rescued
In the twinkling of an eye after the
accident occurred every life preserver in
sight was grabbed. Wherever woman
clutched one Of these life.saying belts il
was torn from her by some man, brutal
lied by fright. .
One woman sprang from the upper
deck into the lifeboat which moment
after the explosion had been tumbled
overheard. IL was an awful lump. Her
ankle was broken and her shrieks Of
agony could be plainly heard above the
din OF panic.
Engineer !loughtaling was badly
scalded and probably fatally injured.
the Colchester was lowed to Yer
plank's noint, from where her passen,
gers were taken home via the New YORK
Central railroad.
A mysterious explosion, the cause o.
which was never known and in which
several persons were fatally injured
occurred on the Colchester, then til,
Samuel NJ. Felton,, at Philadelphia
August nth, 1885.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
CAUGHT ON TN E FLY.


Rent Debtor Running Away with Two
Big Wagon Loads of Furniture, But
Captured by the Constable.
Real Estate Agent j. Jackson PIERCE was
called out of bed at 3 Saturday morning
with message that one of his tenants at
Eighth and Walnut streets had his furni-
ture loaded up on two wagons and was
just moving out of the house. The tenant
owes long debt of rent and this was his
old-fashioned plan of getting away with
out paying it.
Mr.. PIERCE dressed with all the hurry he
could and arrived at the house Just as the
delinquent was getting away. Two large
wagons stood at the door laden high up
with all the goods of the debtor.
Look here" said Mr.. PIERCE to the col
ored driver, IN take charge Of this" He
subsequently ordered him to take the
wagons around to Stdham's auction store
on East Fourth street, where they are now
stored.
On his way home Mr.. PIERCE called up
Constable Reardon, who has charge of the
levy. 1t seems that the debtor had called
on Mr.. Reardon last Friday, asking for
more time to pay stating that he would not
for the world do anything wrong and that
he had no intention of doing anything
else but pay the rent bill. The man was
allowed another day or two in consequence
OF his appeal.
The driver was asked where he was
going to take the goods. He said he did
not know. Afterwards il was found out
that the wagons We're to be unloaded in an
empty house over Third street bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
"4USrD REBKCcA A OoNVERE
She Has Been ON the Road TO Heaven
Well-nigh FIFTY Years aud "Ain't Gwine
to Turn Back Now"

She Has Been ON the Road TO Heaven
well-nigh Fifty Years aud "Ain't Gwins
to Turn Back Now"
While reporter of The GAZETTE
was investigating :he circumstances of
the accident IN little Francis Spence,
last Monday, "Aunt" Rebecca Town
send, quaint, old colored woman,
came ambling up to the door step of
the injured lads home and noticing the
excitement in the street inquired If any
one had been killed.
at is not quite that bad, 'aunty,' but
he had narrow escape" she was told.
"The good Lawd be praised" she
shouted.
And then the old woman took from
her dress paper written by the pastor
of the African Union Methodist Church,
stating that she had Fought in the
cause of the Lord for nearly so years
and we want TO have home for her to
look buck on. She bought the first
pound of nails for the Colored Method
ist Protestant Church, South Whining
ton"
"Well, aunty," said q bystander after
he had read the letter from her pastor,
Here is some money to help you on the
road to heaven"
God bless you, honey" she replied.
When questioned in regard to her re-
ligious work she said she had been ION
de road for near so years and amt
gwine TO turn back now. | have beaten
satan at every turn and he don't bother
me no more now. He has got people to
lie on me, has slurred the old woman
and has thrown bombshells in her way
but have trod all over 'em. They ain'l
| gwine to hurt me no how"
Then the old lady folded her paper
and passed on. Those who know her
say she is respectable old woman
about rs years old and was born in
Kent county, Md. In the days OF
slavery she was sold as slave to man
name Cole, now dead, when the pen OF
Lincoln signed the instrument which
cut the shackles from the slaves
"aunty" was set free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
soFr cOAL FaMlNE
One Concern Forced to shut Down and
Other Establishments in Trouble.

Other Establishments in Trouble.
The manufacturers Of this city and
vicinity are experiencing now, more
than at any other period since the coal
strikes began, greater difficulty in
obtaining soft coal Out the local dealers
are e1eEtlug themselves 10 the utmost TO
supply the needs of their customers.
The Seidel & Hastings Co. has run
out Of Cumberland coal ami in couse-
quence its WORKS are closed. Ten car
loads Of coal which were being shipped
70 the company have been confisclted.
The Diamond state Iron Co. suffered
from q lack vi coal last week and par
till shutdown was the result. The con-
Germ is still in trouble because Of the
condition Of It's coal supply. The Old
Ferry mills are kept running by mixing
soft coal and rice coal.
The MalleaEle Iron Co. is pretty
badly crippled. II usually uses pure
quality gas coal but has been forced 10
use pea coal. II can get for its melting
furnaces plenty Of coal from Wesi
Virginia but the coal gotten there is not
as satisfactory as tie coal obtained IN
other regions. 4.
The Marshall Iron Co. has kept its
works in operation by using gas slack,
bat it makes dirty fire and creates a
great deal Of waste
The Aatshalltdn iron Works are ex.
periencing considerable trouble, but are
Kept going by using gas slack.
The Pullman Car Co. has had enough
soft coal for lis blacksmith shop, but
last week il was Obliged 10 begin using
anthracite coal.
The Harlan & Hplliugsworth Co. and
the Pusey & Jones Co. have sufficient
supply Of soft coal.
As yet the Water Department and the
electric light company have not suffered
from the soft coal famine.
Local industries which use coal for
steaming are getting pea coal, which il
satisfactory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
George Nelson Rendered Unconscious by
an Electric Bolt--D-stroyed By Fire.


Special Correspondence OF GAzetis ana JodrnAi
LAuREL, June 25.-1his section was
visited yesterday by severe electrical and
rain storm. In the .rnidst Of the storm
an electric bolt shot down on Sixth street
and after playing about the person Of
George Nelson disappeared into the ground
with loud report.
Mr.. Nelson was left unconscious and
was fOunl to be singed from head 70 foot
down one side by the electric current 1t
was several hours before consciousness
could De restored and Mr.. Nelson IS still
III great physical pain and his condition is
extremely critical.
The same bolt passed through Mr.
Nelson's house, doing 10 damage there,
but it demolished q tree IN the yard.
The country hereabOut has been suffer
ing with drought. and the rain will be of
grea. benefit to growing crops, more
especially the blackberry crop.
Extensive preparations are in progress
Tor the encAmpment at MoOres Grove
which begins July 9th. James L. Melvin
will have the boarding tent, Jerome Gala
way the bread and confectionery and
James Wiley the horse pound. About ~
families will tent on the grounds.
4 C0nclave Of Heptasophs was organized
here Friday evening, with about 40 charter
members.
The Rev. 5 n. PiIchard has gone to the
Jackson Sanitarium at DAnville, n. y, for
treatment for chronic nervous prostration.
Louis NJ. Barnard who had Just re-
covered from severe at attack of typhoid
fever, was seized with relapse, last week
while OH a visit at Cheswold, ami is now
in precarious condition.
Work has begun Oh the remodeling of
the u. f. Church. a 3Jfoot extension
will be built and pipe organ put in.
saturday afternoon all tile outbuildings
on the farm OF Pussy Gordy. a short dis
lance from town, were consumed by fire.
Mr.. GOrdy, who is Democratic candidate
for sheriff, was away from home at the
time and NOBODY but Mrs. Gordy and
her TWO small children were about the
premises. Seventeen buildings were de-
stroyed, but the residence escaped. The
Fire was the result OF one of the children
playing with matches. The loss will be
$1,000 besides new Mccormick .eaper.
which was totally destroyed, il being used
only on trial. There was no insurance OH
1 ANYTHING
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
STOLE SWircnNnN.S FUNbs.

An Examination OF secretary simrnp,
Accounts shows Shortage OF S.5. 900.
CHICAGO, ILL, June 25.-l: is stated
that tue special committee Appointed to
examine tue accounts of William A.
Simrot, the ex.secrktary of the Switch.
mems Mutual Aid Association, whose
mysterious disappe hrance and resppear.
ance created . stir b short time ago, has
found shortage 81 $4,000.
The books were in mixed condition
and just how the deficit is to be &c.
counted for cannot he said. 1t is re.
ported that the association may take no
action against the bondsmen of ex.
secretary.tTeasurer, and begin over with
"a new set Of books, aud simply wipe out
the old account.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
PHILADELrHIA AFFAIRs.


Charles Donaghy, 100 years old, died
last Friday.
The American Line steamer South
wark, which arrived Saturday, made
the voyage from Queenstown to the
Delaware Capes in eight days and II
hours.
Ex-Seiect Councilman Peter Monroe
was held in $1,000 bail Friday for a
further hearing, on the charge Of assault
and battery with intent to kill Joseph
McNamee, fireman, at whom, it is
charged, Monroe fired pistol.
Judge Dallas has appointed seven
citizens of Adams county to serve az the
jury to assess the value of the land in
possession of the Gettysburg trolley
road. which is to be condemned ana
taken by the United States to preserve
the Gettysburg battlefield. The strip Il
5000 feet long and 30 feet wide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
vital statistlcs or I.ast week. /.

During the week ended at uoon Sat-
urday 80 deaths were reported 10 Regis
trar Colquhoun, as compared with 81
for the corresponding week Of last year
classified as follows Males, II; females,
12; white, 20; colored, A; adults, g;
minors, 81; native born, 81; foreign
born, 2; under year Of age, l6. Death
resulted from the following causes
Marasmus, a; consumption, cholera in
fantum, entero colitis, hamilton, 9 EACH;
railroad accident, accidental poisoning,
apoplexy, bronchitis, catarrhal pneu-
monia, cirrhosis of the liver, congestion
Of the lungs, commissions, general de-
bility, heart disease, inflammation OF
the bowels, cerebral meningitis, spinal
cerebro meningitis, nephrltis, obstruction
of the bowels, premature birth syphilis,
each, There were 30 births, 10 white
males, 8 white females and 2 colored
males. Five marriages were reported,
white and colored.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
Valuable Barn Set on Fire.

GAINESVILLE, Pa, June 24.-A fire
fiend last nigh: touched match to the
big barn on N. G. Boyer g. Co.'s stock
farm, causing $4,000 blaze. The fire
was discovered about 10 o'clock, but as
al, the employees were absent, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Boyer were unable to do little
toward saving the stock. Among the
animals in the barn was stallion
worth $1,000, seven ponies and so
blooded dogs of various kinds. All
these persisted. The property is insured,
but not up to the full value. Several
barns in this vicinity have been burned
within a week. All were ignited, it is
supposed, by incendiaries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
WHY HE MADE THE plsTT.

Superintendent Ware was Requested by
rho Washington Department TO Ask Mr.
Stewart TO Call.
Comment has been made in regard TO
Postmaster Stewart visiting the new
postoffice building last week ana of his
making certain suggestions in regard 70
the details Of office arrangement. It
was stated also that all the plans for the
new building had been completed and
there was therefore no necessity Of Mr..
Stewart saying anything now.
The fact is that last week the superin-
tendent at the new building received a
communication from the Supervising
architects office in Washington instruct
ing him to request Colonel Stewards
presence in order that that official may
make such suggestions as are necessary
for the completing Of the interior ar.
rangements Of the postofIice. 1t was
this fact that accounts for the cost.
masters presence at the new post.office
last week and of his conference with
Mr. Ware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28

While the Rockford K ensington base
ball game was in progress at the Front
and Union streets grounds Saturday
Detective Vandegrift and several police
officers arrested a number of boys who
were witnessing the game from tree
tops and the fences surrounding the
grounds. They gave their names as
Charles Toner, Victor Walreven,
Andrew Weller, Charles Edwards,
William White, William Jones, Charles
Henderer, William Wilson, Jonas
Phillips, George Alexander, Harry
Elliott and Charles Hartman. Justice
Daley fined each of the boys So for
trespass.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28

Before the hectic flush. which has been
POLITICALLY called 1.-THE Rose of Death, i"
appears on the wasted cheeks. and the
cough, which always precedes it, arrested
with "Halea Honey Of Horehound and
Tar, 1.-THE most powerful antidote to puI
monary disease ever offered to the world
in any age or country. 1t is perfect bal
sam to the irritated lungs and throat and
relieves hoarseness and all affection OF the
breathing apparatus with rapidity almost
beyond belief. Sold by druggists every
where. Prices, % and 80 cents and Sl.O0,
Great saving to get large size.
Pixies TOothache Drops cure in one
minutp
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28

Park Superintendent Lesson has issued
an order that bathing within the limits
of Brandywine Park must stop. Hitherto
the impression has been that bathers are
allowed the indulgence at certain points
in the park after dark. The recent order
prohibits bathing at any time. Some
thing has been said in regard to the
Water Commissioners obiecting to bath
ing in the upper reaches of the Brandy
wine. But it is understood that the
commissioners believe that 1t would not
under the circumstances affect the water.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
THO WEATHER. RECORDS BRoK Ey.
within "a Hours Last Monday the Figures
We're Ooo for Highest and 667 for the
LuNyegf.

Within "a Hours Last Monday the Figures
We're O0o for Highest and 68s for the
Lowest.
1t was swelteringly hot from ii a. m.
to 2 p. IN. Sunday. Later violent
wind and dust storm arose. This re-
duced the temperature somewhat. Later
again towards evening the sky clouded
over and at night rain began with a
moderate electric storm. The tempera.
ture then was delightfullyeool. Piazzas
and street fronts were crowded by resi-
dents drinking in the cool breezes. At
length the wind was little too cool for
sitting around and people retired for a
delightful nights rest.
There were no cases of sunstroke re-
ported at either of the hospitals Sum
day. This is remarkable record for
this city. Elsewhere the deaths from
the excessive heat have been numerous.
Instead of sweltering at home in the ex-
treme heat drinking ice water, Will
mingtonians take the street cars and
enjoy cool evening ride.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28

George X. Baugh, father of ex-Coun-
Gilman William q. Baugh, died at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. j. S.
Slenmons, No. 1916 Tatnall street, last
Sunday afternoon. He was in his SOth
year. Some years ago he was superin-
tendent OF the works of the Harlan d
Holllngsworth Co. and foreman for the
Jackson 81 Sharp Co. After leaving the
employ of the latter company lie went
to Ohio, where he remained II years.
When he returned to this city he en-.
gagged in the picture frame business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
BUILDJAG RECORD.
Permits for New Work Issued Last week
by the EniIdimE Inspector.

Permits Tor New Work Issued Last Week
by the building Inspector.
Permits for new work were issued by
Building Inspector Dohl, last week, as
follows:
David Dangel, one-story frame kitchen
at Fourth and Harrison streets.
john Il. johnson, alterations to the
house at the northeast corner of Fourth
and West streets.
john w. jackson, one-srory brick
kitchen at No. 1907 West Seventh street.
X. j. Russum, two-story open porch
at No. S26 West street.
q. |. Swayne, alterations to No. 416
Market street.
Charles Paxson, one-story frame
kitchen at No. 500 West Third street.
Inspector Dohl also condemned Il
chimneys and two frame buildings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28

Sallie Reignor,aged years, OF Delmar,
accompanied by sister Two years older,
was looking into a cupboard for a
drinking glass and found a box of pills,
composed Of opium and strychnine, two
Of which were powerful enough to kill
a grown person. The younger girl
took six of the pills and died in great
agony within an hour. The older girl
found another box of pills, from which
she swallowed several, but they proved
to be quinine pills and she thus escaped
death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-28
OSE-FIFrH OF A cRoP.
This is superintendent Holidays Peach
EstiInate--The Crop in the Shore Coun-
ties.

Estiinate--Thc Crop in the Shore Coun-
ties.
Superintendent Robert L. Holiday of
the Delaware railroad, estimates that
the Peninsula will show up this year
about one-tifth OF crop Of peaches.
But they are not on the immediate line
oft Delaware railroad nor its branches.
The peaches are found of in the Necks;
on the saltwater farms, and on places
exposed enough to Teiard the budding,
or protected enough TO save the buds
from frost-hurt.
In Talbot county there are peaches in
Bailey's Neck, in a portion of Miles
and in a number OF Choptank farms
from Oxford to Dover bridge. But in
the interior-in the northern and eastern
sections Of the county-there are no
peaches. You see none as you ride up
the Delaware Il Chesapeake road from
Easton TO Clayton, nor as you drive the
highway from Easton to Centreyille.
In Queen Anne's and Kent, as in
Talbot, there are peaches in orchards
situated as above described. There are
more peaches in Queen Anne's than in
Talbot, and more in Kent than in Queen
Annc's.
Caroline has more, Mr.. Joseph H.
Bernard. the well-known Greensboro
fruit and vegetable packer, says. Last
year Mr.. Bernard had the remarkable
yield Of $500 baskets from 100 trees of
the Troth variety-part of large
orchard Of trees equally as well fruited
as these hundred were, but which had
to be abandoned, as the next variety
came ripening speedily.
Mr.. Bernard thinks that, take peach
crops as they come and go, there is more
in them at 25 cents a basket than in
wheat and corn at present prices.
The peach crop in western and south
ern Maryland is total failure this year.