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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
soHoON En- LIsTEh SUSK.

Delaware Boat Run Down by the
Steamer Maverick and Sent to the
Bottom.
While Barnegat Light was shedding
its warning rays seward the steamship
Maverick, from Philadelphia for Port
land, Me-, collided with und sunk the
schooner Eta Hall Lister, on Monday
night, 10 miles southeast from Bar
negat on the New Jersey coast.
The Maverick, which is owned by the
Standard Oil Co., arrived at New York
yesterday with her bow badly damaged,
and bringing the crew of the sunken
vessel.
Captain Mason of the Lister, which
was bound from New York TO Will
mington, N. c., laden with salt and
cotton, states that when approaching
Barnegat at o'clock on Monday even
ing the lookout, Charles johnson,
sighted steamer to the southwark
towing n steel barge. AS the steamer
was some distance away the schooner
held her course. At about tbs p. m.
there being at the time heavy ground
swell and stiff breeze, the lookout
noticed that the steamer was bearing
down upon them and reported the
matter to the mate. The helmsman was
ordered to put the helm hard up so as
to sheer the schooner off, but it was too
late. The high PROV of the Maverick,
which was evidently running at full
speed, was upon them before they knew
it and struck the schooner on the star
board side near the mizzen rigging, and
she began to fill and settle aft.
The Lister is Delaware.built boat
and belonged to the estate of ex-Gov-
ernor John w. Hall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
THE CAMPAIGN IN KENT.
A Democratic Campaign Club Organized
Republican Intimidation of Negroes.


Democratic Campaign Club Organized
Republican Intimidation OF Negroes.
speciaioorrespondenee OF 6azette anu journal
DOVER, oct. "a meeting was hela
IN the rooms OF the county executive
committee last evening Tor the purpose
OF organizing democratic cluo. ooi.
u. 4; Cooper called tue meeting 70 order
at $50 o'clock, and John ,. Harrington
was made temporary chairman and
FRANK Wlngate secretary.
About 2oo were present and were en-
rolled as members. Inc following
permanent officers were elected Pres!-
dent John >. Herringtoni vice, Presi-
dent, John a, Wright; secretary, FRANK
Wlngate; treasurer, John Il. Thomas.
A committee OF SIX was appointed TO
secure speakers 70 address the CLUB az
the regular meeting. Inc committee is
as follows; Alexander collins, Lewis
Schaolnger, James " Boyer, Aoaoc u
Butier, Amos Cole ana Andrew o.
hiTk.
Inc CLUB is 70 be known as the Demo,
cratic CluD OF East Dover hundred and
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
Jacob postles of FELTON, has been granite

Jacob Postles of FELTON, has been granted
a pension.
Second NJ. P. Church will be dedicated
October 18th.
John McCafferty has been granted an
original pension.
Letters testamentary were granted by
Register Cooch last Monday OH the estate
of Louisa S. Kopf to Benjamin Kopf
Letters testamentary were granted on
Tuesday by Register Cooch on the estate
of Catharine Gibbons, late of Wilmington,
to Margaret l.. Gibbons.
A benefit ball will be given by Casper
CERES, janitor Of the German Hail. at the
hall on Monday evening, October 18TH 1t
promises to be very successful.
r. Leslie Carpenter and George H. Kerr
have prepared for IL. Gilbert Gass, soloist
with Primrose & Vests MINISTRIES, a song
entitled We Meier Shall Part"
Carp are again reported very plentiful in
the Christiana. There is good market for
them among hucksters who ship the fish
in large quantities to Philadelphia.
Several Wilmingtonians will attend the
convention of the Carriage Builders
National Association, which will be held
in Philadelphia beginning October 10th.
For the ensuing year the Woman's
Home Missionary Society OF Wilmington
district Of Wilmington M. e. Conference
has elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Miss Sarah l.. Weldin; ViGe-Presi-
dents, Mrs. Sue y. Hill of Newark, Mrs.
Edward Challenger of New Castle, Miss
Clara Wilson OF Rising Sun. Md, Mrs.
Nesbitt Of Port Deposit, Mrs. Alexander of
Elkton, Mrs, Charles W. Pussy, Mrs. Tay-
lor, Mrs. Annit HaI,, Mrs. NJ. Il. Lincoln,
Miss Sherwood sad Mrs. Annie Fl. King;
Treasurer, Mrs Winfield s. Scott, Score.
tary, Mrs. I. L. Terry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
WEArnER ANp oRoPs.
Report of the Maryland State Wealth,

Report of the Maryland State Weather
Service for the Past Week.
The report of the Maryland State
weather service for the past week con-
tains the following:
Colora, Cecil County-No frost yet to
hurt vegetation, but it has been too cool
toripen tomatoes properly. Corn cutting
will be mostly finished by the end OF
the week; also wheat seeding, except on
tomato or late truck patches. The
weather has been favorable for all farm
work. GEORGE BALDERsToN.
Greensboro, Caroline County-The
weather has been cloudy with easterly
winds and rain. Wheat seeding in
progress. Ground in good order.
A. B. Roe.
Mardela Springs, Wicomlco County
Weather cloudy and showery. Consid-
cradle fodder unstacked, and that stand
ing in the fields somewhat injured by
the high winds. The rains have been
against tomato ripening, but enough for
other crops. Grass has improved. Corn,
gathered for feeding, is little short.
Very late corn will prove failure.
A. Z. AcwoRTH.
Twilley, Wicomico County-We have
had stormy weather for the past four
days. The rain was sufficient for crops
growing now. Late potatoes and tur-
nips are very fine. Pastures are much
improved since the rains. Wheat seed
ing has commenced Young clover is
doing well since the rains.
GEORGE g. TwILLEY.
Milford, Del.--The past week has
given the farmers all the rain they need.
Nearly all crops are gathered and have
generally been satisfactory.
]. Y. FoULK.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Delaware. 1t is composed of a force of
blind, ignorant, boss.ridden negroes,
and force of corrupt politicians pur-
chasable by Addicks money. The time
has come for all men who love their
State to join the Democratic party.
The hard times were brought about
by the Republicans. The Republicans
have made them harder than necessary,
and have done it for political purposes.
Instead of being driven by such tactics,
the free American people should smite
their oppressors. The Democratic party
is the worklngman's party. 1t will
take care of wirkingmen.
In football game the cry is "Hold
your man." We have nothing to do
with the fight in Maine, Vermont, New
York, Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Let
our word be Delaware, hold your man.
The meeting then adjourned with
cheers. All the speeches were good and
the speakers received liberal applause.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
Ex-MAfOR RHo.IDS.



Ex-Mayor Calvin b. Rhoads, whose
serious illness was mentioned in Tues
days issue. died Tuesday afternoon at
his residence, No. ZIG West Ninth
street. He had been ill only few days
and died of pleuro-pneumonla. The ar
rangements for his funeral have not
been completed.
Mr.. Rhoads was born at Amityville,
Pa, and was in his 59th year. His early
life was passed on o farm. When old
enough to work he went to his uncle, A.
w. Bertolette, and learned the drug
business. Subsequently he removed to
York, where he engaged in the manu-
facture of powder. During the late war
he was messenger in the War Depart
ment and wagon master in the Com
missary Department. When the war
ended he went to Reading and entered
the employ of Brewer Frederick Lauer.
He removed to this city in 1878 and
became clerk at SChuetLen Park. After
relinquishing that position he devoted
most of his time to teaching vocal music,
in which profession he was extremely
successful. lie had splendid baritone
voice and his ability as tutor was ex-
ceptional He was at various times the
leader of Old Swedc's, Trinity, st. Peters
Calvary, Grace, Second Baptist, 81.
Stephens and other choirs and the di-
rector of the Philharmonic, Willard and
Choral clubs and Delaware S@ngerbund.
His fame as chorus leader was wide
spread. He was also the musical director
in several Sunday-schools and tho
musical instructor in the public schools.
When he was taken sick Wilmington
Minstrel Club was arranging 10 secure
him as its musical instructor.
He was elected mayor of Wilmington
in 1885, defeating Henry G. Conrad, the
Republican nominee. At the preceding
election he was candidate for Presi-
dent of City Council, but was defeated
by Mr.. Conrad. He was the last Demo-
cratic mayor of this city. His fine social
qualities won him many friends.
His wife and one son, Il. Harold
Rhoads of New York, survive him. The
city hall flag is at half-mast because of
hic denth
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
The complete State and county
nominations of the Democratic party
in Delaware are as follows:

The complete State and county
nominations of the Democratic party
N Delaware are as follows.
STATE TICKET.
For Governor
Ebe w. Tunnel, Sussex County.
For Representative in Congress.
Samuel Bancroft, ,tr., New Castle County,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
For Senators.
Harry Day, Brandywine.
james I. Shallcross, st. Georges.
y. For Representatives.
Victor b. Woolley, Wilmington.
George w. Spicer, Jr., Christiana.
Lewis J. Graves. Mill Creek.
Evan G. Boyd, New Castle.
7. Bayard Heisel Red Lion. u
Clayton I. Cam, Pencader.
Richard Z. Brockson, Blackbird.
For Sheriff.
James Carmichael. Wilmington.
For Coroner.
George Haliman, St. Georges.
KENT COUNTY.
For State Senator'S.
]. w. Fennimore, Little Creek.
Hezekiah Harrington, Mispillion,
For Representatives.
Horace II. Mustard. Duck Creek.
William r. Davis, Kenton.
Clarence d. Sypherd East Dover.
Alexander n. Daily, West Dover.
Elwood g. Killen, South Murderkill.
Thomas II. Watson, Milford.
james L. Sapp, North Murderkill.
For County Treasurer.
James Startling, Duck Creek.
For Levy Court Commissioners.
H. E. Mabrey. Kenton.
Benjamin G. Cubbage, West Dover.
David NJ. Clouds. Little Creek.
Joshua d. Hill, Milford.
For Sheriff.
David S. Wilds, Kenton.
For Coroner.
..,. w. D. Walls, East Dover.
SUSSEX COUNTY.
,. For State Senators.
William II. Stevens, Seaford.
Edward ID. Hearn, Georgetown.
For Representatives.
Abisha d. McCabe. Baltimore.
Elijah Carey, Dagsboro.
Edgar l.. Kinder, North West Fork.
Thomas H. Fooks, Nanticoke.
John G. Thompson, Broadkiln.
William Wilson of j., Indian River.
Samuel G. Fisher, Cedar Creek.
For Levy Court Commissioners.
William &. Abbott, Cedar Creek.
John Wiley North West Fork.
William Ii. Truitt, Dagsboro.
William Pettyjohn, Indian River.
Willard II. Handy. Seaford.
Charles 7. lsaacs, Nanncoke.
For Sheriff.
Charles A. Hastings, Little Creek.
For Coroner.
Rufus N. Ellingsworth. Broadkiln.
For County Treasurer.
Stansbury J. Wheatley, Broad Creek.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
KNOWLEDGE

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tends to personal enjoyment when
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1t has given satisfaction 10 millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
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every objectionable substance. :,
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but i IS man
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package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
ANTIoaRIsr ON THE THRONE.
Some Declarations Made Last Sunday
by the Rev. L. IL. Terry.

some DECLARATIONS MADE LasU sunday
by the Rev. L. Il. Terry.
In his sermon at st. Paul's M. +.
Church Sunday night, on "Antichrist on
the Throne" the Rev. T. E. Terry de-
clared that there is corruption in the
government of this city, which declara-
ton he supported by the statement that
a young man had told him that when
he (the young MANI was coming from
place where gambling was being carried
ON he found at the door police officer,
who was there to guarantee the place
police protection, and that when the
den, finally, was raided tine proprietor
left town and all the men who were
arrested swore there had been no gamb-
ling in the place.
The authorities, Mr.. Terry asserted,
cannot find any law to prohibit the
running of street cars on Sunday, yet
they arrested and fined poor woman
for selling few cents worth of eata.
bles on that day. He also declared that
Ocean Grove is the only place in the
United States which has a Christian
Sabbath.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Considerable property in Dover has
changed hands within the last few days
and there seems TO be great demand
for residences and store houses. Mrs. r.
B. Roudebush of Milford has purchased
the property of H. L. Knight, on State
street, for $500; DR.. T. G. Frame has
purchased the residence of Henry w.
Cannon, on Bradford street, for $4,000;
Harry A. Richardson has purchased the
three brick store rooms and two frame
buildings of II. @. Collision, situate on
Loockerman and Bradford streets, for
$4,000; William Coleman has also pur-
chased the residence of w. D. Walls on
New street. Judge David I. Marvel
occupy the properly purchased by Mrs.
Roudebush.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
NEWARK, Oct. 3.--The foot. ball season
at Delaware College opens on Satur-
day afternoon next when the college
team goes to Haverford College to play.
For the past several weeks the candi-
dates for the college team have been
practicing on the rear campus and a
few days ago the team was definitely
made up by choosing the very best
players in the college. 1t is as follows |:
Right end, Edward F. Mullin; right
tackle, G.. Dram Cooper; right guard,
Il. w. Cooper; centre, Ralph H.
Salmons; left guard, Ira L. Pierce; left
tackle, Frederick B. Bartlett; left end,
Henry Constable; quarterback, w. U.
Reybold; right half-back, Earl Harring-
ton; left half-back, Robert B. Wolf.
The players are in good form and prac-
tice and the team is said to be the best
the college has put in the field for
several years. Games will be played
during the season with Conference
Academy, ST. Johns, Havorford, War
rem, Elkton, Y. M. G. A. of Wilmington
| and others,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
Prohibitionists Making an Active Fight.
SperialC orrespondence of Gazette and journal


SMYRNA, Oct. 3.-The Prohibitionists
opened their campaign Monday night by
holding a spirited massmeeting in the
Opera House. William Fairies was
temporary chairman and the speakers
were the Rev. A. S. Mowbray of New
port, the Rev. Ralph L. Coursey of Snow
Hill and Presiding Elder Alfred Smith
of Easton district. Their audience was
mostly composed of Republicans and
Democrats. The speakers urged upon
the good people of our town, the Chris
tian voters, to stand for prohibition and
to use their efforts for downing the
liquor traffic. Next Monday night the
Prohibitionists will meet in Cooper Hall
to organize and make out programme
for the campaign. They expect to hold
meetings once week until election.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
ON HAZEL DELI TRACE.
Several Interesting Races on the Old
Race Course.

Race COURSE
About 500 people went out to Hazel
Dell to see the races Monday after
noon. In the $40 class, for PAGERS,
James Green's horse got first place,
while Robert Porter's sorrel mare
finished first in the three-minute class.
Here is the summary:
2s40 class
James GREEN'S bay mare. l l
Richard Cireenfield'e sorrel horse...l >
fuckers sorrel mare. ..........''S .
Time, 2.3Sl, 2.35i, 2.3i3.
3minute class: .
Robert Porters sorrel mare. ..........l l
Alexander Begg's gray horse. 2
John Prices bay horse. 3
Time, $50, 2.4St.
2jU class:
Thomas Wilson's sorrel horse. l 3
Edward Banks black mare........ l l
John DevIne'S sorrel horse. l 2
Time, 2.36, 2.3S, 23Sl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
INSTANTLY KILLED.

Sad Fate of a Young Railroad Brakeman
who Was Temporarily Filling Another's
Place.
Special Correspondenceo OF Gazette and journal
CLAYTON, Oct. 2.-Beniamin Barnett,
aged 26 years, brakeman, was run over
and instantly killed at Hebsons station,
on the Baltimore e. Delaware Bay railroad
this morning while making running
switch.
Barnett was resident of Chestertown,
Md, and leaves an aged father and mother
who were somewhat dependent ON him for
livelihood.
He was only making the "trip to-day for
the regular brakeman, who was off attend
ing wedding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Leonard E. Wales, Jr., has been adj
mitted to membership in the law firm
of Hoffecker Il Hofrecker. The, new
member of the firm is a graduate of
Yale, from which university he passed
with distinction in 1891 and subse-
qusntly passed very creditable exam
ination on admission to practice in the
New Castle county bar Mr.. Wales
read law with his uncle, the Hon.
Leonard f. Wales.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
BEFORE THE CHANCELLOR.
Question of Pleading in the Case OF
Morris VS.. Stokes Commenced.

Question of Pleading in the Case of
Morris VS.. Stokes Commenced.
William t. Lyman, trustee, presented
before the Chancellor last Monday the
returns of the estate of Elizabeth A.
Lyman which were confirmed. Philip
@. Churchman made the returns of the
sale in the Mahaffy estate which were
also confirmed.
Argument was commenced last Mon
day upon a question OF pleading in the
case of Morris VS.. Stokes. Herbert II.
Ward appeared for plaintiff and Messrs.
L. G.. Bradford, Alexander B. Cooper
and w. Michael Byrne for defendant.
The Chancellor rendered his decision
and dismissed the hill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

In order to prevent irresponsible per-
sons from practicing further deception
upon citizens, the Wilmington City
Electric Company has furnished its
electricians with badges so that people
having work to do will be protected
from fraud by first seeing the cleo
trician's badge. This action was taken
by the company after several impostors
had gotten into houses in this city under
false colors for the purpose Of robbery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

In the postoflice corridor there arc
lists of unclaimed letters not only be-
longing to this city, but of Philadelphia
and of Wilmington, N. @. The Phila-
delphia letters number several thou
sands. A large share of the names are
of foreigners. Italians and others
probably who have been working in
Philadelphia and then have come here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

October 14th, Father Matthew's birth
day, will be celebrated in St. Patrick's
Church, Ashland. There will also be a
temperance rally, during which the
Rev. D. j. Flynn of this city and the
Rev. Francis Farley Of Hockessin will
speak.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
Il CHURCH WEDDING.
The Marriage of DIR. Horace Belts and
Miss Jessie Ii. Thomas.

DR.. Horace Belts and Miss Jessie B.
Thomas were married last Tuesday in
the Unitarian Church, the Rev. Alex
ander 7. Bowser officiating. Miss May
Thomas was maid of honor and William
W. Knox, Sterling II. Thomas, DIR. q.
I. Negendank aud William G. Penny
packer were ushers. J. d. Kurtz, Jr.,
played the wedding march. The church
was handsomely decorated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
FIXING STREET GRADES.
Business Transacted by the Board of
Street and Sewer Directors Tuesday

Business Transacted by the Board OF
Street and Sewer Directors Tuesday
Evening.
At the meeting of the Board of Street
and Sewer Directors Tuesday evening
resolution was passed establishing tho
grade of streets between Market and
Pine streets and Vandever avenue and
Twenty street, while a resolu-
ton to change and establish grades
on parts of Seventeenth and West
streets was also adopted. A communi-
cation from James Bailey asked for a
railroad siding on Ninth street.
Bennett Rutter appeared before the
board and requested the payment of
claim for 500 for u horse which fell at
Front and Orange streets and was so
badly injured 1t had to be killed. The
board held the matter under advisement.
The matter Of erecting u sewer on Sixth
street was referred to Engineer Hatton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Consummation of tho Sale OF No. 500 Mar
ket Street.

Last Tuesday Thomas McCorkle con-
summated the sale of the large building
No. 800 Market street, of the David &,
Wilson estate. to John McVey, the shoe
dealer of Front and Market streets, for
$4,000.
This rules the local foot frontage at
$1,000 per foot front, as the property has
20 feet frontage on Market street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Hiram A. Wilson of Milton, Sussex
county, has been granted an increase of
pension.
Elmer Naylor, John Jacobs. Earrv b.
Strndley, Charles Dean, julie Yates, Fred
erick, Kelley and Andrew Cahill have
entered the Philadelphia College OF Phar-
macy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
THE EASTERN SHORE.

ELKToN, MD, Oct. 2.-During the
absence Of Howard Brown of Calvert,
Cecil county, a thief entered his resi-.
dence last night. The bureaus and
trunks in the house were ransacked.
From trunk in room in which Mrs.
Brown and her children were sleeping
the thief got $l2. Mr.. Brown, who got
home about 1880 o'clock, on his way
passed man carrying valise and
walking rapidly about half mile from
his residence. Mrs. Brown knew moth
ing of the robbery until Mr.. Brown
awoke her. A day or two before the
residence of Seneca Morris of West
Nottingham, along the Maryland State
line, was entered by robbers. Three
watches-two silver, one gold-some
money and other articles Of value were
stolen,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04
new CASTLE DEMOCRATS
They Hold a Big ratification
Meeting.
THE WHOLE TICKET ENDORSED
Speeches by Woolley, Biggs
and Handy.

New Castle Democrats Assemble in Force
and Enthusiastically Endorse the state
and County Nominations-Aidres
by Victor -. wooiiey, John BisGs and
L. Irving Handy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

Harry Smith, who gave Boston as his
home, was found on a Delaware railroad
freight train last Monday with broken
nose. He claimed to have BEEN assaulted
by tramps while riding on the freight
train. He was sent to the almshouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-10-04

The Grand Lodge of Delaware, X. Of
p, will hold its annual session October
oath, at Middletown.