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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

There will be several changes in the
faculty OF Friends School at the Sep
TENDER opening Miss Mary Willis will
withdraw from the faculty. Miss Martha
Whitson will attend Cornell College for
a year. Her place will be filled by Miss
Emma Chambers, a graduate of Swarth-
more College, Allen Il. Clements, A. NJ,
will become instructor in science and
higher mathematics. Miss Rebecca
Robb, graduate of the Harvard train
ing class, will become instructor in the
girls gymnasium and act as secretary
to the principal. The number Of teachers
in the corps for next year will be Is.
The enrolment of scholars for tile past
year has been 260 The new catalogue
Of the school is now being prepared and
will be ready for distribution by June
25th. 1t will contain list of scholars
and of graduates of the school.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
KNOWLEDGE

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tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; etiectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevcr
and permanently curing constipation
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man,
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will moi
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
Pubic schools Closing Exercises.


syecial correspondence OF Gazette and journal
NEWARK, June 16.-The closing exer-
cises OF the Newark public schools,
Joseph B. Handy principal, was held
last night in the college auditorium in
the presence of large assemblage Of
the friends and patrons of the schools.
The stage was neatly trimmed with cut
flowers and palms and at o'clock the
speakers OF the evening, followed by the
seven members Of the graduating class,
three girls and four boys, took seats
upon the platform, after which the Rev
n. IL. Miller delivered an invocation.
The full programme was as follows:
Essay-salutatOry-"The End Not
Yet" Margaret II. Lank; "Oliver Crom-
well and the Commonwealth, "by George
y. Luton; william the Conquerer's
Place in History" by Howard S. Cor
nog; Study" by NJ. Emma Marvel;
Rise and Progress of Mohammedism,
by Frank NJ. Luton; Ambition" by
Harry p. Gamble; valedictory, LET
There be Light" by Ada A. Garlich.
At the conclusion of The graduating
essays, which were of an excellent
order, District Attorney Lewis G. Van
degrlft was introduced and made most
appropriate address with reference to
the public school system and the great
service il had been to the country. He
called attention to the unusual edu.
cational facilities enjoyed by Newark
and complimented the graduates upon
their theses and the school upon its
good standard. There was also short
address by the Rev. w. j. Du Hallway
and the presentation of diplomas by
Charles q. King of the school board.
The music was furnished by Oglesby's
Orchestra of Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Special Correspondence Gazette and journal
MIDDLETowN, June 16.-The mad
dog scare which has terrorized the in.
habitants OF this section for the past
few weeks was largely increased yester.
day by the appearance of large shen.
herd dog, which displayed all the char
acterlstics OF the rabies. Tho maddened
prute ilrst started on his tour from the
Maxwell farm, near Warwick, and came
to the edge Of town and then took n
northwesterly course, biting dogs,
poultry and stock whenever he CHANGED
to come in contact with them. On the
Cowgirl farm, tenanted by Shaw brothers
two line shepherd dogs were bitten, also
a COW ana one or TWO chickens. The
dogs. were destroyed at once, and the
COW isolated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

The Rev. Spencer b. Meeser, pastor
of the Second Baptist Church, has just
returned from u series of commence
ment exercise yisitations. Early last
week he finished an eight-days' attend
anca at Grocer Seminary at Upland.
where lie sat as member of the Board
Of Examiners. lie has completed five
days attendance at the South Jersey In
stitutc at Bridgeton, N. j., of which he
is member OF the Board of Trustees.
At the latter institution Mr.. Meeser
preached the baccalaureate sermon.
When seen Friday lie did not appear
To be in very good health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

ELKToN, Mp, June 15.-The engineers
engaged in making surveys for the Elk.
ton & southern railroad have located
the line from Childs' station, on the Bal.
timore & Ohio road, to Chesapeake City
and will be taken up at the latter place
and run TO Lambson's on the Baltimore
d Delaware Bay line. Next week the
organization of the company will be
effected. AS soon as this is completed
rights of way will be secured and the
work Of constructing the road will be
commenced.
A certificate of incorporation will be
Issued to the Peninsula Railroad Com
pany, which company will operate the
Elkton Il Southern, the Baltimore IL
Delaware Bay, Easton Il Chestertown
and such other lines that may compose
the projected trunk line down the Mary
land Peninsula.
II has been presumed that the Balti-
more & Ohio is not only backing the
Elkton & Southern, but will furnish
capital to build it, This is a mistake,
as that road will have no pecuniary
interest in the Elkton IL Southern, but
will indorse the enterprise and enter
into certain traffic contracts that will be
advantageous to both corporations.
But few days remain of the 90 days
in which the Pennsylvania Railroad Co,
by provisions of the bill passed by the
last session Of the Maryland Legisla.
ture, were TO commence the cOnstruc.
ton Of the Elkton, Middletowu & Mas.
sey's railroad. For the past several
weeks surveyors have been actively at
work locating a permanent line and
making a plat OF Elkton. The new line
will parallel the main tracks OF the
Pennsylvania from Elkton station north
for a short distance, then, curving east
and south, will pass through East Elk.
ton, crossing Main street near the prop.
erty of Reuben L. lamar, making 1T
that point u cut of about 20 feet
II will then run in the most
direct line possible to point on
the Delaware " Chesapeake canal within
quarter Of mile OF Chesapeake City
thence to point near ST. Augustine
where the line will divide, one branch
gong to Middletown and the other tC
Massey's. Agents OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. during the past few days
have been in conference with property.
owners along the route of the proposed
line, asking for valuations on property
The residents in East Elkton deplUrt
the fact that the road is to spoil the
beauty and desirabiiity Of that part Of
the town as place Of residence, and 4
committee from Elkton will visit Phila
delphia and protest against the selection
OF the route through East Elkton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
REsoL UTIONs OF sTMPArHr.
A Tribute to the Memory of the Rev
Lewis William Gibson.


Lewis William Gibson.
At the regular meeting of the stand.
ing committee Of the Diocese of Della.
ware. held at BishCpstead, Wednesday,
the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by Il standing vote:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father in His wise providence to call from
his earthly labors to his heavenly rest the
Rev. Lewis William Gibson, late rector of
Christ Church, Dover, the standing com.
mittee OF the diocese, of which for is wears
he was member, and for eight years the
beloved and hOnored president, desire to
record the sense of their high appreciation
of his faithful and devoted services. of the
loss which the church in this diocese has
sustained by his removal, and OF his con.
scientious work as a minister of Christ.
We recall with pleasure his gentle and
dignitied bearing, his sound learning, his
thorough culture, his love of study, his re.
fined taste, all sanctiied by the grace Of
God and conseCrated to the Master 5 service.
We recognize with grateful hearts the
example of his cody life, his heroic
devotion to duty. his triumph over physi-
cal pain. and the gracious ordering of that
merciful providence which permitted him
to end his labors only with his life.
While mourning our own loss in his
departure we desire to give expression To
this tribute to his memory, and 10 offer
the assurance of our sincerest sympathy Ia
his. bereayed family and sorrowing eongre.
cation,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
TIE LAUREL RACES.
They Were Attended by a Runaway Ac-
cidcnt as Well as by some Exciting


They Were Attended by a Runaway Ac-
cidcnt as Well as by Some Exciting
Contests.
neutrality-suspicious. Of Gazette and Journal
LAUREL, June lj.-The racing at Laurel
Driving Park came off yesterday after
noon and was largely attended. The most
interesting event was the 3-minute race in
which James j.. Bostic's horse Paryin,
showed its superiority as trotter and
came out victorious.
Dr.William S. Hitch, while getting ready
for the start, jogging around on his sulkv,
came in contact with Dir. Cahall's racing
equipment and was thrown heavily to the
track and dragged for 20 yards. The horse
proceeded on its mad course through a
peach orchard, corn field and meadow, 90.
ing ut breakneck speed until finally com.
ing to the bridge, it was stopped with diff
Guilty before it plunged into the river, as
the draw was off at the time. Dir. Hitch
is slightly improved this morning, although
still confined to his bed
Lady Bennett was an easy winner in the
3.lo class, making the mile In 3.O5.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
Gospel Band wagon services.

The first of the gospel band wagon
services, under the auspices of the Sun.
day Breakfast Association, were held
last Sunday afternoon. Services were
conducted at Tenth and Market and
Front and Market streets. The Rev.
William p. Swartz presided and the
attendance was encouraging. About
100 people assembled at Tenth and Mar.
ket streets and three times that number
congregated at Front and Market streets
The Rev. II. S. Dulaney delivered an
address uptown and the Rev. +. Bur.
gette Short, Mr., Swartz, and others
spoke downtown. Many persons ac,
cepted an invitation to attend the meet,
ing held at the associations headouar.
tiers Sunday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
EYERroNn IX rnn panKs.


Brandywine Park, Union Park, Shellpot
Park and Gordon Heights Park All We'll
Patronized Sunday.
Wilmington turned out en- masse last
Sunday and the public parks were
thronged from morning until night
Brandywine Park was the great AZ.
traction, the particular Involvement
there being the fine concert given by
Hyatt's Military Band. Thousands
occupied the wooded slope opposite tho
pavilion and listened to the soothing
effects of the music.
Gordon Heights Park was success
Sunday. The steamers City of Chester
and Brandwine took full compliments
of passengers from Fourth street wharf
at each of the five trips of the day. In
addition quite number of people took
the train TO Gordon Heights. There was
n delightful breeze blowing there Sun.
day. In the midday trips about one.
half the passengers were Phiadelphians.
AS an indication of the number Of
people attending it was noticed that
when the $50 p. m. boat arrived from
Gordon Heights at Fourth street, three
open cars were quite insufficient to seat
those needing seats. From 100 TO $50
people walked into town.
There was a very large attendance all
day at Union Park. The Columbia
Band gave nigh class music. The pro.
gramme included singing by the ex.
Trinity chorister Kenneth Davenport
Every visitor TO the park was pleased
with the programme of entertainment
There was good attendance also a,
Shellpot Park.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

work; and for instruction in the doc
trines, and missionary work OF their de-
nomination. To this end was established
the Christian Culture Course, known as
the three G. c. Cs. This embraces q
Bible Readers Course, one in church
history, and another IN the history of
the missionary work of tile denomina-
ton. These courses have proved very
popular with the young people many
thousands OF whom are taking them
The course is adapted 10 the individual
rather than class, and can be studied
at home.
The source of information, contain
ing lessons and all needed direction, is
found in the Baptist Union, the organ
of the organization. So popular has
these courses made the paper that the
subscription list has been increased above
10000 during the past year Examina-
tons in the course are reheld each year
in May; and papers must be forwarded
to Chicago, the headquarters, before
June LIST. The full course takes four
years for completion. Certificates are
given at the completion Of each years
course, showing that one or more Of the
studies have been completed for that
year. Above 5000 examination papers
have already been passed in to head
quarters. About a dozen from Bethany
Church have taken the course in the
past year.
The organization is growing in favor
with the Baptist young people Of Della
ware. The first organization in the
State was that in Bethany Baptist
Church of this city, which now numbers
l10, with junior union Of 80. Two
vigorous unions have been organized
during the past year, one at Dover and
| the other at Milford. Five delegates or
/ more are expected 10 attend the Toronto
convention from Bethany Church, two
from Dover and others from the Baptist
churches of this city and State. DIR. II.
b. Cook of this city reads paper upon
Holding and Developing Older Mem.
bers Of Young Peoples Organizations. ="
All young peoples organizations in
| Baptist churches OF whatever name are
entitled to delegates.
The train with the Washington and
Baltimore delegations will stop at VIII
| mington, Delaware avenue station,
Tuesday, July 18th, at 1896 il. m. After
taking the Philadelphia delegation the
train will 50 BY the Lehigh Valley rail.
road To Niagara, stopping over night
until p. III. next day, thus giving pas.
sengers ample time to view Niagara
Falls; and then taking boat across Lake
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
THE COMMUNION cur.
Other Evils That Threaten Much Graver
Dangers to the People in General.


Editor The Gazette. Much unneces-
sary discomfort has been produced
recently by the publication with regard
to tuberculosis in relation TO the cup
used in the communion. The partial
success of the devil in subverting this
simple ordinance seems TO encourage
him and prove its importance. Tue
extreme scruples of some as to the odor
OF alcohol have failed, but the more
plausible suggestions as to contagion
may prevail for the novice. Since the
apostolic age the scripture asserting
that ITO the pure all things are pure"
should not be relied on except in its
moral relation, but some consistency
seems desirable in relation to that de-
pendence on Providence which chaIac-
terizes and should afford test of the
existence of faith, precisely as animal
courage is tested by its exercise
where duty indicates its use. Every
one who breathes the atmosphere
of any city or ball room must inevitably
swallow germs of a disease infinitely
more mischievous than tubercle-and
any modern expert in surgery will
admit that the exposure of any abraded
surface in either atmosphere must in
evitably contaminate much more in one
minute than "the cup" does in seven
years-even discarding all providential
control as to exposure while the assur-
ance that "to the pure all things are
pure" is now restricted to moral purity.
But this chance Is supremacy absurd in
comparison with the chance of infec-
ton to every one who breathes the at.
mosphere of any city or ball room. Any
modern surgeon must admit that the
exposure of any abraded surface must
inevitably contaminate much more in
one minute, if exposed to the atmos.
phere of any city, than the cup does in
a year, though providential obeying the
command of God. u. s., NJ. d.
pORT pENN mr. Inv. II 1904
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
T, NJ, G. a, SPORTS.
j. Frank Pierce Broke the state Record
Scoring n Running High Jump OF Five
Feet Three and One-halr Inches.

j. Frank Pierce Broke the state Record
Scoring u Running High Jump OF Five
Feet, Three and One-hair Inches.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton held its annual field sports at River
view Park on Saturday. They were ex-
tremely well attended and very interest
ing.
The State record for running high
jump was broken by j. Frank PIERCE,
who cleared feet 81 inches. The jump
was won by c. ii. Robinson, who scored
feet u inches, being allowed s inches
by Handicapped Hoffman. 1t is under
stood that there was great deal of COM
ment on the matter Of such a big handi-
cap being allowed. such figure under
the circumstances is quite unusual. 1t
was heard that even Mr.. Robinson, the
winner under the concession, remarked
to Hoffman that he asked for no such
scratch as inches.
The summary of events is as follows:
10oyards Championship OF Della
ware, won by George Mccartney, Warren
Outing Club Samuel Il. Jones, y. NJ. c..
A, second. Time, II seconds.
One mile bicycle handicap first heat
Won by Robert Wier, Y. NJ. c. A., 10
yards; John J.. Clark. Jr., 20 yards, second,
Time, 2.40 3-5. Second heat, won by w.
!. Palmer, Y. NJ. c. A., GO yards, Sylvester
Courtney, y. NJ. G. A., 10 yards, second.
Time, 2.I2 50. Final, for first and second
men, won by Robert Wier. Y. NJ. Z. A., 10
yards; sylvester Courtney. y. NJ. c. A., 10
yards, second. Time, 80 l-5.
lOJ-yards dash, open first heat--Won by
George Mccartney, Warren outing Club,
scratch; George Prentiss, T. A. c., yards,
second Time. II seconds. Second heat
Won BY Thomas Rosingrave, star Athletic
Club, New Jersey. l yard; Joseph Hall, II.
4. C., II yards, second. Time, IL seconds.
Final, for first and second men-Won By
George Mccartney, Warren Outing Club,
scratch; George Prentiss, 7. A. O., 2yards,
second Time, 10 As seconds.
lOO'yards dash. club eyent-Won by
James Il. Mahaffy, | yard, Samuel H.
Jones, scratch, second. Time, IL 20
seconds.
Half-mile run, handicap, open--Won by
William Mckee, L. A. C., 10 yards; Joseph
Hall l.. A. c., scratch, second. Time 2 Is.
Two'nile bicycle handicap, open-Won
by J. Lee Hanley, Wilmington Wheel
Club, scratch Robert Wier, Y. NJ. Q. A.,
70 yards, second, Time, $50 rs.
10 yards dash, club eyent--Won by
James X. Mahatfy. 4 yards; Samuel X.
Jones, second. Time, % l.5 seconds.
iiO yards handicap, club event-Won by
George Cook. 10 yards: George +. Kolb,
scratch, second. Time 50 SO seconds.
Onemile bicycle, club event-Won by
Robert Wier scratch; sylvester Courtney
10 yards, second. Time, 2.4O is.
FIELD EVENTS.
Running high jump, handicap-Won
| by c. ii. Robinson, 5 inches; j. +. Peirce,
scratch, second. Actual jump, feet a
| inches.
Throwing the hammer, club event-Wou
| By Willard Mears. IL feet: William smith
$ feet, second. Actual throw, So feet.
Running broad jump-Won by George
L. kolb, scratch; Frank Frederick, /.
inches, second. Distance, Is feet II inches
| Pole vault, club event-Won by Edgar
u Lawrence, scratch; j. +. PIERCE, scratch
second. Height, 5 feet inch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Special Correspondence Of tiazetteand journal
New CASTLE, June 14.-St. Johns
Lodge, A. Il. A. NJ, held its annual
election and banquet in the Masonic
Hall, last night, and the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
w. NJ, Wilmer Hanson; S. w., j. W.
Aiken; j. W., E. Naylor; Secretary, II.
w. Hushebeck; Treasurer, S. Atwood
Stewart. After the business OF the even
ing had been finished, the members and
guests sat down to the tables, where an
excellent menu had been prepared by
Caterer Lily. Visitors were present
from Philadelphia, Wilmington, New
port and Delaware City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

In the superior court last Friday Levi
2. Bird and Harry Emmons agreed on the
following persons as a commission to con.
denim n certain piece OF land along the
line of the projected Gordon Heights Kali
way Co.; Thomas +. Armstrong, John
Hamilton, Samuel Murphy, John Pyle,
Euouh Moore. The property is owned by
Margaret Wier and is "a strip Of land eS-
tending from the Philadelphia pike to the
land of the railway company. Mr.. Bird
represents Mrs. Wier and Mr.. Enmons IS
counsel for the railway company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
salvation for the Lnnrs.

Never trifle with cough. 1t is as safe
to tribe with rattlesnake. Check the
early symptoms before they eliminate in
chronic disease with "Hale's Honey Of
Horehound and Tar" Check them did
we say? Annihilate them would have
been the proper term. for this peerless
remedy does its work thoroughly. leaving
not vestlge of pulmonary irritation be-
hind. Sold by druggists at 25 aud 50 cents
and 81 per bottle, or six bottles, small,
$3.50, and large, So. The large size being
most economical.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Carl Bryan, living at No. 1928 French
street, member OF the grocery firm OF
Bryan d Alexander, doing business at
Eight and King streets, died at his home
FRIDAY evening from appendicitis after
having undergone an operation. He
mad been i'll for some time. The opera.
tlon was performed by Drs. John Pal.
mer, Jr, and James Walker. in the
presence Of Drs. Willard Springer and
W. H. Bullock. The appendage was
removed, but he died from the illness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21
ROAL anon M.InONs.
Semi-annual Communication Of st. Johns
Chapter Masonic Dinners.

thapter--MasonlcD Dinners.
st. Johns Chapter, r. A. NJ, held its
semi-annual communication Saturday
night. The business meeting was followed
by collation., of which about 200 ROYAL
Arch Masons partook. After the spread
there was an entertainment, the exer-
cises of which consisted OF selections by
an orchestra composed of members of
the Masonic lodges and augmented by
Grace Orchestra, recitations by Artemus
G. Bartlett, singing by quartet CON
sisting of Messrs. Mason, Start, Guthrie
and Taylor, vocal solos by Mr.. Mason,
instrumental solos by Elmer L. Comp.
ton, Harry f. Butcher and John D..
Taylor, music by brass band and an
address by Most Eminent Grand High
Priest George W. Andrews. The orches-
ira was given a rising vote of thanks for
the excellence of its Instrumentation.
With Saturday nights feast the season
Of Masonic dinners closed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-06-21

Levi G. Bird has purchased about 1870
acres on the road leading from New
Castle to Delaware City. The farm is
located between the lands of the late
George z. Tybout and the late William
Reybold. 1t is ON high land and there
is good view of the Delaware from
Reedy Island to New Castle. There is
brick residence on the farm. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Bird will make ex-
tensive improvements on the property
and make it one of the finest places in
the State.