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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

AT meeting of Smyrna town council last
week the iuportant question of sewerage
was again brought up and discussed earn
estly. George Il. Gaskell of Mt. Holly,
y. ~ was present and gave the board
specifications and estimate for sewering
the town. After lively debate a motion
was put authorizing the street committee
to take proper measures for putting
in sewers, work to begin not later than
the list of August, and that the president
of the board, John II. Hoffeckcr, negotiate
the bonds for meeting the expense Ac-
cordtng to specifications il will take Is, 900
feet Of terra Gotta pipe to sewer the town
and MIR. Gaskell estimates the cost, work
and everything complete, to be 81, 500. He
recommends the Waring system of small
pipes, PROPERLY flushed at Intervals Of not
more than II houses, by means Of auto
matte flush tanks located at the upper ends
of all lateral sewers, these laternls empty.
ing into the main sewers, thence to outlets.
The flush tanks to have q capacity of 100
gallons. AT this rate there will be eight
tanks.
The motion was passed OH a yea and
nay vote and stood to . in favor Of
sewers. This will be exceedingly crafty
ing to those of the citizens who have
urged the matter from the beginning. 1t
Is much-needed improvement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
Mrs. Beilah's Latest Forgery.

Chief NJ. 5. Burgess Way is in receipt
of letter from Mrs. Helen 7. Clarke
of Northumberland, Pa, who inquiries
about the record of Mrs. Joseph Bellah.
II seems that on the eth of June Mrs.
Bcllah called on Mrs. Clarke, whom
she used 10 know in West Chester "a
years ago, and after they had talked for
while about old times. Mrs. Bellah
mentioned the fact that she would like
to have check cashed. Not suspect
ing fraud, Mrs. Clarke gave her a note to
9. NJ. Howell, the leading merchant of
Northumberland, who cashed worth
less check for $40, on the Quaker City
Bank of Philadelphia, and did not
realize his mistake until the I'd inst,
when the check was returned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
LENAPE Ell ECTRIC LINE,
Officials of the Wilmington g. Northern
Refused TO Sell 1t.


West Chester News Thursday.
An effort was made some time ago
by representatives of the Pennsyivania
Traction Company to purchase con-
trolling interest il the West Chester
street railway and its branch line to
Lenape, but the, scheme failed. 1t is
said the Traction Company offered
good, big price for the road and if the
negotiations had been successful would
have extended the branch over to
Unionville and Konnett Square.
The gentlemen approached, who are
officials Of the Wilmington & Northern
railroad, were perfectly willing to dis.
pose of the railway in this borough, but
the branch to Lenape, the most import
ant portion to the Patterson syndicate,
could not be purchased at any price.
All OF which shows that the Lenape
road is paying piece OF property.
Agents Of the Pennsylvania Traction
Co. are hard at work securing rights of
way near Paoli for the West Chester.
Philadelphia trolley and are meeting
with tiattering success. On Saturday
samuel II. Shipley and other officials Of
the Provident Life and Trust Co. of
Philadelphia will visit Lancaster as the
guests of the Traction Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
CITP COUNCILS SESSION.
A Small Amount of Routine Business
Transacted Last Week.

" hOuttnt business
Transacted Last Week.
Routine business engaged the atten-
ton of Council Thursday night. Its
session lasted half IN hour, one.half of
which time was consumed in reading
the minutes of the preceding meeting.
Messrs. Kirby, Ratledge, Tyre and
Wainwright were absent.
Loans Nos. 81 and 2S, amounting to
1880 and $3.50, respectively, and due
August LIST, We're ordered paid, as was
also interest amounting to $466.5s,
accrued on note negotiated by Park
Commissioners Candy and Mention in
the kirkwood Park purchase.
The city treasurer reported that Coun-
Gil has $3S,926.44 in Union National
Bank to the credit of the city's current
expenses. lie also reported the follow.
ing receipts: From City Auditor
Billany, $3.50. Plumbing Inspector
kane's fees last month; $3.50 rent from
the City Market House Co., and $64.7O,
dog tax collected last month by Chief
of Police Dolan; from Collector Sayers,
$lO.750, city and school taxes for 1894;
from Collector Mitchell, $22 400, similar
taxes for the same year.
The city auditor certified to the cor
rectness of the accounts of the city
treasurer, the plumbing inspector and
the chief of police.
The public buildings committee was
authorized to advertise for proposals for
erecting dog exterminator adjoining
the garbage crematory.
Mr.. Dannenberg announced that the
crematory committee intends to have
the crematory grounds leveled.
Messrs. Dannenberg, Donoho and
Stats were appointed a committee to
confer with the Board of Directors of
the street and Sewer Department and
the r., w. " Il. Railroad Co. in regard
to the latter erecting bridge over the
tracks at Fourth street and Railroad
avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
THE EASTERN SHORE
Destruction of Wheat Straw and Thresh-
ing Machinery--Eatai Accident IN Cecil
fNnunfy


ing Machinery--Eatai Accident IN Cecil
County.
CHEsTERTowN, Nd, July 11.-Wil-
liam b. Wilmer of Morgan's Creek
Neck, Kent county, lost his entire crop
of wheat straw and other property just
as he was about finishing threshing on
Tuesday afternoon. A heated journal
on the straw-carrier set fire to the straw
just as the last sheaf had been placed in
the machine and the hands were busy
cleaning up around the thresher. In a
few minutes the entire crop of straw
was in flames. The loss included straw
from 30 acres of wheat, a small quantity
of grain, a lot of grain bags and num-
Der of agricultural implements. The
thresher and straw-stacker, belonging To
Charles Nickerson, were both destroyed.
The engine was removed to safe dis
lance aud was not damaged. The fire
was a very exciting affair and nearly
produced a panic among the people en-
gagged in threshing.
The 12-years-old son Of Mr.. Funk of
Crumpton was drowned while bathing
in Chester river. He was in the water
with several companions and went out
beyond his depth, and before assistance
could reach him was lost.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN CECIL.
ELKToN, MD, July 11.-Last night a
young man named w. Norris met with
fatal accident in the Susquehanna
paper mill, at Conowingo, where he
was employed. He was standing near
the machinery, when the betting broke
striking him on the head, from the
effects of which he died in short time.
The Elkton 81 Middletown railroad
and Richard Lodge have settled the
land condemnation case, in which the
jury disagreed. The amount paid is
Kept private.
William Cullen, farmer, who re.
sides about seven miles south of Elkton,
has, within the past few days, lost six
valuable cows from disease that seems
to follow the eating of certain kind of
vegetation in the pasture field. The
animals swell up shortly before death.
ALMslIoUsE APPOINTMENTS.
DENTON, MD, July ll.-Henry NJ.
Cade has been appointed oyeIseer Of the
Caroline county almshousc, DR.. Theo-
dore salisbury, physician to the poor
and Rev o. w. Devenish, chaplain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS.
Notes in Reference to the Civil Service
Examinations TO be Held Here.


Examinations TO be Held Here.
The following is an abstract from the
circular from Washington in regard to
civil service examinations to be held
here: s--.
The Civil Service Commission takes this
opportunity of stating that the eNamina-
TORS are open to all reputable citizens who
may desire TO enter the postal service,
without regard to their political aliiia-
tons. All such citizens, whether Demo.
Gratis or Republicans. or neither, are in.
vited to apply. They shall be examined,
graded and certified with entire impair
tiality, and wholly without regard to their
political views, or TO any consideration
except their efficiency as shown by the
grades they obtain in the examination.
For application blanks, full instruction
and information relative to the duties and
salaries of the different positions apply at
the postoffice, to the secretary of the board.
Semi.anuual examination for grade of
clerk and carrier will be held on Saturday,
August 10th, No postponement can be
made. Applications accepted for this ex-
animation up to close Of business on Mon.
day, July 23d, at which time receipts of
papers will close.
Civil service examination for railway
mail clerks and departmental clerks will be-
held in this city on Saturday, September
9Th. Fol, papers and full information re.
gardinB same address, Civil Serylce,Com
mission, Washington, D. G.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Members and friends Of ST. Paurs
Methodist Episcopal Church have
organized campmeeting association to
take the place OF one which has existed
for several years. Its officers arc
Presidents. II. Baynard; Vice. President,
lames Z. Morrow; Treasurer, William
Murgalroyd; secretary, William IL.
Foulk; Executive Committee, James G..
Morrow, William A. Hukili, William
ii. Foulk, Mrs. James X. Sawdon, Jr,,
and Miss Clara Alurgatroyd. The new
association Will purchase the property
OF the old association and Mr.. Morrow
VIII rent the associations tents. Peter
l.. Layton has been awarded the board.
Ing table privilege on ST, Pau's avenue
at Brandywlne summit campnieetlng
grounds. Presiding Elder Barrett and
the Rcys, I. L, Terry ana John France
will probably have tents Or st. Pauls
avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Edward A. Wilkie passed through
Wilmington Wednesday on his way 10
New York. lie is just completing tour
around the world, having left New
York / months ago, working his way
overland to San Francisco, earning his
lifehood among the farmers, selling
books, giving impromptu lectures aud
entertainments. He has crossed the
American continent and has roamed
through Samoa, New Zealand, New
South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Aus.
tralia, India, Egypt, Arabia, Italy Spain,
England and Wales He arrived IN Bal.
tlmore last week on Il steamer from
London, embarking from the Moau-
mental City to Wilmington. He has
until August 18th to reach New York
and win his wager.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

The. national encampment of the
Grand Army Of the Republic will be
held at Pittsburg for live days, begin
ming September 10th. Joseph Booth
and Sylvester Solomon will be the dele.
gates from the Department of Delaware,
and Moses Bullock and Mr.. Worrall,
the latter of Mt. Pleasant, will be the
alternates. Many Delawareans will visit
Pittsburg during the encampment. A
committee will go to Pittsburg this
month to select headquarters for the
Delaware delegation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

The Slice and Leather RepOrter of to.
day says: solomon b. Ulmanu, the father
of Julien 5. ClLaun, and father-in.law
Of f. Blumcnthal, of f. Blumenthal e.
Co, glazed kid manufacturer, New
York and Wilmington, Del, died of
apopleXy at Frankfort, Germany, July
18th. He was IS years old. lie was one
OF the founders of the firm of SemOn
l'ache u Co., glass manufacturers. lie
departed for Europe, as was his custom
each year, III the early part of June.
lie was then in good health and spirits
and intended to return to New York in
the fall. lie was born in Augsburg,
Bavaria, in 1916. He received good
education. In 1874 he went to New
York; in lS47 he associated himself
with Semon Bache e. Co. When the
firm was fairly established the Roose.
velts, New Gorks pioneer glassmakers,
retired, and SemOn Bache d Co. secured
a great deal of their lucrative trade.
Their business steadily grew, until they
became one Of the leading houses in the
trade. They established the Manhattan
Plate Glass Go. and the German Look
ing Plate Glass Co. At the time Of his
death Mr.. Ulmann had for several years
been the head of the firm. lie was,one
Of the half dozen Oldest residents of
Murray Hill, having moved to No. 66
West 'Phirty-ninth street 20 years ago.
He was reliable in all his dealings lie
leaves three sons and two daughters.
The body will be brought to this coun-
try for burial,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
CECIL COUNTP.
Narrow Escape From Drowning-Death
of Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland.

-N"IoW bscapc FROM oroWninS-Death
of Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland.
ELKToN, Nd, July 12.-Miss Mabel
I. Marrett, the youngest daughter of
James B, Marrett Of Leeds, Cecil county,
narrowly escaped being drowned last
evening by falling from Singerly's
wharf into the Elk river Miss Marrett
had just come of the steamer Sassafras
which arrived from Colchester, and not
being acquainted with the surroundings
fell into the river Andrew Rambu and
John Kitchens jumped overheard and
kept her above water until rescued by
people on the wharf. Her escape was
almost a miracle, as the water is very
deep and she could not swim. Had not
the young men come to her rescue when
they did, she would have been drowned
Mrs. Elizabeth Rowland died at
Charhstown, in Cecil county, at the
residence Of her son, William j. Now
land agent at Charlestown for the
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore
Railroad Co. She was the mother Of
Otho j. Rowland OF the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Co., Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
JoURNAI-wI1AING ron DELAw AR

Byrne, Bringhurst. Home runs--Hall. Q;
Beggs, !. Bases stnlen-Reinhardt, Gray,
Byrne, Beggs, Robinson, Candy, > Taylor,
Hall, Morrison. Struck out-Bv Hilles, 5:
by Beggs, /. Bases on called balls-Off
Hilles A: off lleggs, 3 Hit by pitched ball
Hall, Passed balls-Morrison, /; Cooper,
!; Reinhardt, .; Beggs, 1. umpires-Mc-
Dannel and Ewing. Time-2h.
The Bankers kicked vigorously against
the umpires. Mcdaniel gave way to
Ewing, but there was still dissatisfaction.
When Beggs was making his home run
he cut third base by about foot. Some
one called Umpire Ewing's attention to
tho fact and he declared Beggs out,
although he didn't see him cut the base.
According to the new rule this year a
player is allowed to cut base by three
feet.
In explanation the action of Umpire
Ewing one Of the Lawyers said, "Well,
you know Ewing used to be Senator
Higgins private secretary. We knew
he would favor US, so we didn't object"
There was some dissatisfaction among
the Bankers this morning ewing to the
fact that bank cashier had detained
one of the players beyond the time
limit and he could not play. The
Bankers blame their defeat partly on
account Of the cashiers refusal to allow
the clerk to play.
City Solicitor Elliott said Friday morn
ing that $l75 to $500 was realized by
the game, and that the Raymond free
bath would float again this year. There
is talk Of another game in the near
future.
AFTER THE BATTLE.
q sight most wonderful. sight most rare,
The "brieess barrisers' weary are
Weary from toll OH the field of play,
They nurse their victorious wounds to-day
The bankers and brokers" with banks
all broke
Are eating of crow their defeat to choke :
While Hllles. they say has head the size
OF one of t. G. Il. Juniors lies
The blister on poor PETE Cooper's hands
Are sore rs the feet of the Coxey bands,
Aud Byrne, all burnt by the searching sun,
Repents too late of his rhymes and fun
Reinhardt and Bringhurst and Gray and
Bavard.
And Hayes and Johnson are fearfully
tired,
And Elliott's fingers are worn down thin,
by the millions of quarters he counted in.
Curtis. his deputies Wooley and big,
Wrought dire confusion doth dance ilg!
And Father Dc Ruyter with Smith clasps
hands
As they laugh at the work of their tin
horn bands
And England smiles ut his desk to-day,
Cnscarred. upholstered and works AWAY
With his old time julity fresh and CAV
Because he wasn't asked out TO play
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

A horse owned by the George w.
Bush 81 Sons Co. amused a crowd II
front of the p, W. IL Il. railroad station
Thursday by insisting on standing on
its hind legs. 1t reared several tines
and was not quoted until after it had
torn the shoes of its fore feet. 1t Tell
across the pole of the freight wagon to
which it was harnessed and also
alighted on the neck of the horse which
was assisting TO haul the vehicle.
Finally it fell over on its back and after
il got OH its feet again it ceased its antics.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

The first clearance of an American
ship recorded for the Delaware port of
Marcus Hook took place Friday when
the American ship c. G. Chapman, Cap
tain Kuronsby, sailed for Marseilles,
France, with 100000 gallons of oil.
The English steamer Snowflake also
cleared Friday for Newcastle, Eng,
with 100000 gallons of oil.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

L. Frank Sharpley, receiving teller at
the Union Bank barely escaped serious
injury while bicycling on the causeway
Thursday. He is quite an expert wheel
man, but while making the turn at
Jones Guthne's carriage shop took a
sudden header, barely missing the dyke
nearby. The machine was badly dam
aged and the rider only slightly less.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Letters of administration were granted
by Register Cooch Thursday on the
estate Of the late DIR. Charles II. Law
ton to E. P. fuller of Lawrence, Mass.
Letters testamentary on the estate of
Priscilla T. Speakman to Abigail Speak
man. Letters of administration C. (. a.,
ON the estate of Charles NJ. Newlin to
HarrY Emmnns.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement an6
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; eifectually cleansing the system.
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
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 drup.
gists in 5Qc 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 not
accept any substitute if offered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

The Local Preachers and Exhorters'
Mission Sunday.school, Front and JEFF
ferson streets, elected the following
officers last week for the ensuing
year: Superintendent, Charles A. Eos.
ter; Secretary, Lewis Kirk; Treasurer,
Stephen Barcus; Librarian, Joseph
Reason.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
state fIremen,s Assoclntlnn.

The monthly meeting of the State
Firemen's Association was held at New
Castle last week. The organization Of
a relief department was discussed and
it was decided to hold the annual con-
Ventlon in this city October 18th. There
will be no parade, Several persons will
address the convention. The next meet
ing of the association will be held
August 9th in Washington engine house,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

The Catholic clergy Of the city are
quite noticeable for their proficiency as
bicycle riders. The Rev. Dennis j..
Flynn, assistant pastor Of St. Mary's,
has made some of the best runs from
New Castle on record. Father Mealey
of the PrO-Cathedral is another good
rider, Father Donaghy Of st. Anne's
and his assistantipastor, the Rev. Dennis
j. Crowley, have Joined the army of
wheelmen. Among therccruits are re.
ported Father De Ruytcr of ST. Joseph's
Orphanage and the Rev, Pie-Neale of
the Pro.Cathedral. But the Catholic
clergy have the distinction not all to
themselves. The Rev. S. Il. Meeser Of
the Second Baptist Church thinks moth
ing of run to "Philly." The Rev. j.
d. c. Hanna is also quite famous
cyclist. Some of the Episcopal clergy
make their pastoral visits on tile wheel.
1t is said that this method is'quite usual
in Europe both for medical men as well
as clergymen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Special correspondence OF Gazette and journal
MILFoW,. July 12,-W William Ham
mond, who was so seriously stung by
the big spider Tuesday, has entirely re-
covered, with the exception of the un-
pleasant sensations arising from the
many doses of whisky administered by
the physician as au antidote for the
poison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Private correspondence from Fort
Apache, A. T., says that Captain George
lie Roy Brown, u. S. A., and his son
Royal are on a trip hunting mountain
lions and other game in the Arizona
hills. They have military escort Incl.
dentally for the purpose of protection
TO their scaIps.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Colonel Enoch Moore bonded ycster.
day week, at the office of Notary j,
jackson Pierce. His bondsmen Us post.
master are Patrick Neary, John r..
hickey, William Lawton, William NJ,
Field and Robert +. Smith. The ,otal
bond is for $4,000. The last mentioned
bondsman is NJ. Moore's son.in.aw,
The bondsmen qualify to double the
amount mentioned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19
SCIENCE ON THE DIAMOND
Mr.. Byrne atthe Bat and What
He Did.
LAWYERS VANQUISH BANKERS
The Great Contest at River.
view Thursday.

Good Work for Amateurs--A Big Attend
ance and the Fun the Spectators Had
Some Good Play by the Bankers, and tho
Lawyers Hadn't it all Their Own Way
Dollars Rolling Into the Free Bath
Coffers-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Whether ON pleasure bent, Or bu nos.
take on every trip bottle Of sy NJ Of
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly Ncf-
fectually on the kidneys, liver and b. nt.s
preventing tevers, headaches and other
forms of sickness. For sale in SOC. and ; /
bottles by all leading druggists. Manufac.
tured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

The Harlan q Hoilingswoth Co.
shipped two passenger cars and one
combination passenger and baggage
cars to the Altoona IL PhllipSburg Con.
meeting Railroad Co., at PAilipsburs,
Pa, Thursday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

State Detective Witsil Thursday re.
covered the horse and wagon stolen
from the livery stable of F. L. Strick-
land at Providence, Md The stolen
team was found in Chester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

Health Officer J. Coirey of Worcester,
Mass, and Superintendent w. NJ. Nc.
EVAN of the Worcester Grammar
School, and Michael McBarron Of
Boston paid visit to the crematory
Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19

The Water Department charges 10
cents per 1000 square feet to the Street
and Sewer Department for the use of
water for grouting for the new street
pavement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-07-19


William Michaelis, a son of Mary
M!chaelis of this city, has been ordained
to the priesthood at 81. Vincent's College,
West Moreland county, Pa.