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knack is obtained Of keeping the boat Just
so far from shore. Both canal and tow
path Were quiet in the early dawn, and
sweeping shadows from the trees fell
athwart the water, gurgling coony about
Prov and sides. Past the Glendon Iron
works, looming up dark and stately against
the sky, past Lucy furnace, swinging by
hedges OF daisies and wild carrots, swamp
roses and ivy, the boats swept along, en-
livened by many a bill OF song or jest.
All the way the poor artist nursed his
wrongs, and wondered why pleasures
are always more enjoyable in the per
speCtIve.
Then came the lock, and after that
row up and around the point OF tie isl
and, under the wooden bridge and into
the lily pond.
In the thickest of the pool there was
nothing TO be seen but flat. round leaves,
with here and there a glimpse of white
that proclaimed a flower. The buds are
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golf may require: in fact, two OF three
courses might be laid out there, as nearly
2 ,OCO acres are included III the estate.
Year by year land has been added TO
FernCliff for tie last thirty years by pur-
chasing farms in tae ueightCrhOOd until
at tie present tine there = a great DO
main OF sweeping lawns, miles Cf drives
and acres or parks and flower gardens
The drive leading from the lodge 20 the
house IS nearly thirty feet IN width and
over 4 mile IN length: II leads over hIl,
through leafy dei.S and secluded thiCkets
and = horGered by great masses or rich
foliage plants here and there. In the TIcln-
Ity OF the house are beautiful Scuiptgred
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of the upper valley which its captain"
might wish 10 impart. If it should happen
10 be an intimate acquaintance his wife
comes on deck and calls TO the woman on
the other boat, and a constant exchange OF
questions and answers-about trade, and
family, and weather-is kept up until their
voices fan TO reach
YOUTHFUL VISITORS.
At Edwards Ferry, quaint place,
where the river is crossed by a rope ferry
of the kind in use fifty years ago, the young
population were on the outlook for u
''circus boat" and when Zack tied her
up at the wharf there was soon a fringe
OF black and white faces hanging over the
matches of the boat The botanist was
busy below skinning birds for stuffing
when he was startled by thin whisperings.
One little fellow wished to engage himself
for ticket, while others, more shy, mounted
snubbing posts and peeped into the depths
for the snakes and monkeys.
There it is. ! saw II wiggle." said
one, and instantly all eyes were on the
anglers weu-stocked aquarium. Zack
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usual morning plunge was INDUCED in,
and after coffee served on deck the mules
began their tattoo, Zack began his
"Chucking," and they We're gliding along
toward the misty North Mountains At
Four Locks the Potomac falls over high
dam, which was built TO feed the canal
and at this point the canal is thrown
open, allowing the boats To swing out into
the river The mules cross to the left
side and are high up on a narrow shelf of
the wall, which rises almost perpendicu-
larly from the waters edge. They tug at
the rope and send rattle of stones
splashing into the water; the rope tight
ems, and one half expects to see them
pulled off of the narrow path, but pres
emily the boat is righted, and the rope
again slacks.
SOME OBSTACLES OVERCOME.
Beyond here the country is not less in
teresting, but much more wild. In the
mountains, farms are to be seen wherever
there is u little fertile soil, and at some
places the overhanginG ledges make two
stories OF them. Wagon roads are as poor
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came to the rescue at this instant, and
he soon convinced them that it was not
q show boat"
Beyond this point the valley narrows
as it approaches the Blue Ridge, and be-
yond Point of r ocks it is railroad, canal,
and river squeezed into extremely small
space The railroad is fifteen feet higher
and as close to the canal as the stone
wall viii allow, and as the fast express
comes laundering past one cannot help
shuddering at the possibility of its taking
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urnS OF white marble, filed Win tropical
plants From the house itself, which IS
of the Italian style Of architecture, there
is a superb view across the HUGsC n, fer miles
up and down the river and back into the
country.
There are five entrances 70 Ferucliff,
leading To various portions OF tie estate;
the main entrance IS of cut granite, and
the lodge, which IS very picturesque, is also
of granite.
The morning times., 1895-07-21
GOLFING AT FERNCLIFF.
Mrs. John Jacob AstOr l. a Constant
md enthusiastic PLAYER.

Stnl another golf course laid out. This
time by Mrs. John Jacob Astor at Acr COun-
try place, Ferncliff-On-Hudson
The course, from start TO finish, meas sures
just mile and quarter, and there are uIne
holes.
So enthusiastic are both Mr.. and Mrs.
Astor over this Scotch game that they g.
round the course every morning before
breakfast these pleasant summer days.
They have their carly tea, and then
The morning times., 1895-07-21

around with niblick, putter, spoon and all
the various impedimenta of the game, they
start out for a trial of their skill.
Both the start and the finish-the first
teeing ground aud last one are near the
house. The game OF golf demands an ex-
tensive stretch of land, and it is rot every
country place that is equal TO this
demand Ferncliff, however, is able to
supply everything in the way of space that
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ity even while he sleeps. When the lock
is reached, he "snubS" the boat through
with a dignity that few people can assume,
and if his request of some bystander for a
Chew is fruitful, he is happy for the
rest of the day.
The man at the tiller drowsily smokes
his pipe under the awning that covers the
cabin roof, and rs a down boat appears he
arouses himself SO as to not miss any De ws
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at hand, and when the Cumberland level
was reached thousands of lights from the
iron furnaces and the electric-lighted city
danced in the waters OF the river and canal,
and the Sarah was ''snubbed" for the last
time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08
~ EsMeRlzINe HORSES.
How Prof Elliott Subdues the Most Vicious
of the Equine Race.


On August 9th and 10th, in the even
and competent educator of the equine
race, will exhibit his skill at Union
street and Lancaster avenue. Prof.
Elliott possesses mesmeric power
over four-footed beasts which com
pels them to obey his slightest wish
and makes them follow him like dog
will it's master.
Prof. Elliott will attempt land he
has no doubt of his success) to tame
down some of the widest horses in the
city. He has done it elsewhere, and
experiences no difficulty whatever in
accomplishing what appear to other
people to be hazardous tasks. He will
take horses that most people are afraid
to go near, and in half an hour will
have them, as tame as a lamb.
In addition to tanning bad local
horses, the great equine mesmerist will
give an exhibition of his power over
a kicker and bucker and will drive to
harness the notorious man eating stall
lion Iowa Black Demon. which has
already been the cause of the death Of
seven men and seems anxious for more
victims.
Between the exhibitions by the pro-
fessor there will be shown beautiful
Atrox, a boxing mare, who has been
taught the mysteries Of the manly art
by the professor, and Amzie, a wild
Irish wrestling donkey, 1t it likely
that both horses will contest with
human beings who have some reputa-
ton or boxing and wrestling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08
pEATn or ). TnoMAs . uDD.
He Was Prominent Citizen Of AIiddletown
and One of the Best Known Men on the

He Was Prominent Citizen of AIiddletown
and One of the Best Known Men on the
Peninsula.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Middletown, Aug. 7--After weeks of
suffering, surrounded by his family, j..
Thomas Budd, well-known citizen of
this town, quietly passed away at2 o'clock
this morning.
Mr.. Budd was born in Cecil county in
1888 and removed TO Delaware In 1866,
locating at this place and carrying on the
manufacture OF agricultural implements,
being the senior member Of the firm of
Bndd & Sharp. He was wide awake
business man of considerable executive
ability and the business under his man
agement was success. He was one of
the founders of the Peninsula agriculture
fair held here, and tie first secretary, and
largely to his ability was due the success
of tho enterprise during its first few years.
He engaged in the real estate business
about the year 1879 and was later APP
pointed emigration commissioner of the
B. & o. railroad. This office he held for
several years, finally retiring from active
business life and taking up his residence
here, where he spent his time trying to
improve the industries of the town. 1t
was principally due to his efforts that the
big shirt factory here is now an established
enterprise, he being the secretary of the
Board Of Trade.
Politically, Mr.. Budd was an ardent
Democrat, and always manifested great
interest in both State and national affairs.
He possessed undoubted ability, and pre-
yious to his late illness was man Of fine
physical appearance. He has been mem
her of Forest Presbyterian Church for
many years. He was member of Union
Lodge, No, 5, of Middletown, and also of
the Grand Lodge of Delaware, and stood
high in Masonic circles.
A widow, two daughters and threesons
survive him. William L. Budd of Will
mington, and James H. Budd of Lehigh
University, are both sons of the deceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

In a Fight at Sabana Torres the Inns urgents
Leave Five Dend Upon the Field and
Retire with Many Wounded : Captain
Jose Reyes Cabrera Among the Killed.
Havana, Aug. .. -Lieutenant-C Colonel
Molana, at the head of force Of 40
auxiliary troops, had skirmish to-day
with the insurgents commanded by the
well known leader, Matagas, at Sabana
Torres, near Rosario Vieja, in the
province of Santa Clara.
The ms urgents attempted TO sur
round the auxiliaries, but the latter,
reinforced by 40 infantry soldiers,
charged the enemy, who numbered 200,
and dispersed them.
The insurgents left five dead upon
the field and retired with many wound
ed. The troops captured 10 saddled
horses, carrying provisions, and during
the engagement 20 saddled horses, carry
ing ammunition and other supplies for
the insurgents, were killed.
Among the killed was Capt. Jose
Reyes Cabrera of the inslirgent forces,
whose body was fully identified. ON
the side of the troops one corporal, and
one guerilero was seriously wounded.
REPORTS OF INsuRGENT REyERsEs.
Madrid, Aug According TO dis
patch received here from Havana, the
government troops have defeated the
insurgents near Matanzas, and in addi-
ton thu insurgent forces commanded
by Macco have been defeated in the
province of Santiago de Cuba. Several
insurgents were killed in both engage
metlts.
The rumors that the revolutionary
party had formed provisional govern
ment in Cuba were confirmed by Tuesday
nights dispatches. Gen. Bsrtolomc Masso
was proclaimed President
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

given hor number of dresses, two or
three pair Of shoes and one or two hats,
which had belonged to Minnie Will
liams. Cora Quinlan, daughter Of Pat
Quinlan, ianitor at the Holmes castle,
was seen lust night on a farm near
Lakota. Mich, The girl, who is IL
years of age, said she had seen Pearl
Conner and Mrs. Conner, and her
father told her that Holmes had said
that Mrs. Conner had been married TO
man who took her and Pearl to Cali
fornia, She says she met Miss Cigrand
in Chicago in the summer Of 1891.
She saw Minnie Williams in May,
1893, and she moved to Chicago that
year.
According to Cora's recollection, her
father was in Texas about seven
months. kThe girl says that she remem-
bers that her father often mentioned a
man named "Mascot. " This is the
man whom Quinlan says he never met
in Texas, but his daughter declares he
often spoke of having met him.
The girl was asked If she remem-
bered the big furnace in the basement
of the building. She said her father
mentioned to her the glass bending
concern conducted by Holmes. 1t was
not there, she said, when she lived in
the building, but Holmes once pointed
out to her the place where it had been
moved to. 1t was, she said, on the
conner of Sixty fifth and Sherman
streets.
The girls statement explains some
what the failure to find the furnace
and watts described by Chappelle, the
skeleton articulator, and the police
will now investigate the lot at Sixty
fifth and Sherman streets, where she
declares the furnace was located.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

Thirty.iiye downtown store keepers
were fined Tuesday for keeping their
shops open on Sundays.
Charles l'ews, aged four years, was
burned to death Tuesday by his clothes
igniting from matches with which he was
playing.
W. j. plunkctt, proprietor of the Hote.
pluakett, az Eighth and Spring Garden
streets, was drowned Tues lay at Ocean
City, n. j., while bathing.
Annie DE Forrest, aged 42 years, who
had suddenly Become Insane Tuesday,
attempted to stab her sister with cary
ing knife and 10 cut her own throat, but
was disarmed before she could accom-
piish her purpose.
Joseph Crawford. aged 10 years, while
on his way to fish in the Schuylkill river,
early Tuesday morning, was run over
by Reading railroad train, at Thirty
third and Thompson streets, and bot.
legs were terribly crushed, making ampu-
tatlen necessary.
Henry Norris, striking carpc' weaver
Of Kensington, was nell; III $l,W9 hnil,
Tuesday, to answer charges Of con-
snracy to interfere with aud assault,
threaten and in.imida'e wcavcrs who re-
main at work 1t was testified that he
assaulted and used abusive language
toward Rebecca Campbell on hondaX-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

Cove Vent, Harry Argo and William
Mosely were given hearing Monday
before Magistrate hofland, at Milton, on
charge of being implicated in the death
of James Walker, about three weeks ago.
1t was charged that the accused tien
drugged Walker, but DIR. Hopkins, who
attended the latter, testified that he died
Of typhoid fever, and as it could not be
proved that he drank the doctored cider,
the prisoners were dismissed. There was
no deposition made by Walker before his
death, and there wero no grounds what
ever by which the men could be held.
Detectives Witsil and McVey, who ar
rested the men, were at the trial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

During the last fiscal year 20,745 pat
ents were issued, and 1908 expired.
A dispatch from BRIDGEPORT, Conn, says
that William T.. Doty, commission
merchant of that city, has disappeared
and his creditors say that he took about
IS, 900 in cash with him.
Miss Sophie Cayer of Danville, Quebec,
died in Quebec Tuesday morning, from
injuries sustained in the recent railway
accident at Craig's Road. This makes the
fifteenth death from the disaster.
The report of the United States mine
inspector for the Indian Territory shows
that last year the fatalities averaged one
to every Cos men employed and one to
every 204, 740 tons of coal produced.
A wind storm at Brazil, Ind, on Mon
day night, unroofcd and otherwise dam
aged houses and stores and demolished a
church. Much damage was also done in
the surrounding country. No lives were
lost.
A Memphis dispatch says that carly
Tuesday morning Deputy Sheriff Alt
Werner of Crittendcn county, Arkansas,
was shot and killed near Jones Landing,
on the Mississippi river, by gnegro whom
he was attempting to arrest. Fine negro
escaped, but posse is in pursuit Of him.
The award Of the Hodgkins prizes,
under tile auspices OF the Smithsonian
Institution, was announced Tuesday.
Two hundred and eighteen papers were
submitted in competition. The first prize
of $4,000 was awarded to Lord Raylcigh
and Prof. Ramsay of london, England,
for their researches as to atmospheric cir.
A dispatch from Montreal says that il
is almost certain that the three postoiiice
thieves, Killoren, Allen and Russell, who
held up the guards at the Ludlow street
Jail, New York City and escaped to
Canada, are at Sorel Islands, short dis
lance below Montreal, in company with
band of smugglers. Their capture will be
attempted.
A telegram from NIuskogee, Indian
Territory, says that Frank Buck, tho
young bandit leader, who in company
with three others OF his gang last week
murdered Deputy Marshal Garrett At
Okmulgee, has added more tiendish
crimes to his list. On Sunday he and
pal assaulted white girl, and the same
evening wantonly shot and killed negro
boy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

The choir of Northeast M E. Church
paid a social visit to the choir of Sill
yerbook M. E. Church Monday night.
Immediately after their arrival the
visitors, numbering II persons, pro-
ceeded to Siverbrook Church, where
they devoted an hour TO music and TO
inspecting and admiring the elegant
church property. AT 10 o'clock the
two choirs went to Cedar Grove, the
residence Of Joseph Pyle, where they
We're delightfully."- entertained. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pyle received the company on
the porch. After season OF prayer and
song the guests promenaded the beati-
full lawn and engaged in other pleasant
amusements. Supper was served in a
large tent, where covers were spread
for 60. Speeches were made by the
Rev. w. A. Wise, DIR. Worrall, Joseph
w. Coley and Mr.. Scholl. Hand
some bouquets, gifts from Silverbrook
choir, were presented to Messrs. Pyle
and Wise. The visiting choir was ac-
eompanied by Miss Kane of Trenton,
N. j., who is prominent Sunday
school worker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

The Old Wilmington wheelinan Succeeds
in Coming UP with Bicycle Which Was
Reported 20 BE stolen, In Philadelphia.
+. M. Dampman, better known as
1.-THE Old War Horse, . an old Will
mington wheelman, had quite an ex-
perience on Friday in Philadelphia,
with a bicycle thief.
About noon Charles Moritzer left his
wheel, full niclxle Falcon, standing
in front of the Betz Building. When
he came out the machine had vanished.
He reported the case to the police and
also to MIR. Dampman, who is now in
the bicycle business in Philadelphia.
About this time Dampman had occa-
sion to go to bank on Sixth street.
and as he came up Market street on a
car he saw the wheel standing in front
of store. Dampman jumped off the
car went up and examined it to make
sure it was the wheel he was looking
for. Being certain of this fact, he took
the wheel and walked off up Market
street Suddenly a cry of 'tstop thief"
was raised, and the man who he'd stolen
the wheel came running up. An officer
stepped up to Dampman to stop him,
but Frank told him the man he wanted
was behind. At this the officer grabbed
the thief. As he did so the fellow
threw a steel billy eight inches long
into an ash barrel near by. At the sta
tion house he gave his name as Clar-
ence Kifer of Athol, Mass. A check for
some baggage was found in his pocket
and Capt. Miller sent to the Brond
Street Station for it. On opening the
bag about 100 blank bills with the
heading:
Orange, Mass,
Bought OF John T, Moss & Son,
Dealer in New and Secondhand Bicycles.
$40 and sl7 East Pleasant Street.
were found in it. Capt Miller is of
the opinion that the man is an old hand
at the business and uses these bills to
sell wheels he has stolen, as 1T is now
becoming almost impossible to pawn or
sell a bicycle without some sort of a
receipt for it.
The man will be given a hearing to-
day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08
soJoURSIEG At REHoBOTH.
The Arrivals Mt the Hotel Heniopen During
the Past Week.

the Past Week.
Following is the list of arrivals at the
Hotel Henlopen, Rehoboth, during the
past week: William r. English, Con
gresham from Indiana, and Grand Elk
allied Ruler of the Elks; DIR. Willoughby
Walling and family, Chicago; Judge
ID. 4. Marvel, wife and daughter !:
Col. E. 7. Cooper, Dover; Alexander
b. Cooder, New Castle; Willard f.
Taylor and family, Baltimore; DIR. c.
w. Reid, President Of Washington Col
lege, Chestertown, and family; DR..
Gwynne of Baltimore Rev. e. X, Miller,
Newport: Prof. Carroll and wife, Dover;
Mrs. Hulfish, Philadelphia H. w.
Baker, Geolh Emory and wife, Mrs.
Z. A. Cottingham and A. S. Woolley,
Seaford; Miss Ida B. Davis, Miss Sadie
E. Davis, Miss Bella M. Wright, Mrs.
Mary Short, Miss Ella Wiley, A. G.
Davis, ID. o. Moore and family, A. G.
Davis and family, Mrs. William H.
Chapman and son and Mrs. Reuben,
james and son, Laurel; Mr.. and Mrs.
@. +. Richards, Mr.. and Mrs. p. @.
Pennell, Miss Maui, Miss Richards,
Miss Edith Richards, Frank M. Jones,
Miss Fell, DIR. W. f. Blackston and
family and Charles McFee, Georgetown /;
Josiah Marvel, james. Greer, Mrs.
Annie j. Jones, Mrs. F. G. Robb and
family, Robert G. Smith and W. F.
Metten, Wilmington: Robert P. Davis.
Miss A. j. Davis andJ. B. Smith and
family, Milford Mrs. g. B. Prettyman
and son, Dover; d. Alternately, w. L.
Anderson, Mrs. b. d. Anderson, Mrs
r. b. Williams, Miss Fannie Stein,
Miss Celia Stein, A. S. Marvil, E. M.
White and Miss L. Gardner, Philadel-
phia; Mrs. Bratton and son, Robert l..
Gill, William G. Smith and Miss M.
Noble, Baltimore; W.T.. Piquett, Wash
ington, d. c.; W. Ruse Pardker, Mid
flletown
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08
MICHAEL rAsHING RON.


An lnInnt Abandoned Near washington
Bridge Last Evening.
II A male infant, evidently about month
Old. was found Monday evening by +. #.
Ferring and d. P. McKeough lying in the
gutter near the south approach to Wash
ington bridge. The men notified the
police, who sent the child to the station
house. 1t was given over to the care of
Matron White, who made it comfortable.
This morning Sister Margaret OF. st.
Michaeps Day Nursey, No. 207 Washing
ton street, called and the baby was given
to her. Sister Margaret says she will care
for the child at the nursery until her baby
hospital, on Tatnall street near Eleventh,
is ready, after which she will take it there.
The child is apparently healthy, and
was as bright as a morning glory this
morning. Sister Margaret, who has
adopted the child, before taking 1t away
from the police station named It Michael,
and as it was found on Washington street
it will probably be called Michael Wash
ington.
The parentage of the child is mystery.
1t is alleged, however, that a woman with
young child was seen near the bridge
short time before it was found. The men
who discovered it were riding toward the
bridge or bicycles. The child was well
dressed and had evidently been taken
good care of since its birth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-08

Never during our many years. expert
ence have the graduates of Palms Col
lege been as successful in securing
situations as this spring. Considering
the dull times, this is remarkable
statement The principal reason why
1--WE do more in this connection than
other schools is because our students
are Of a superior class, and better
qualified. Business men are aware of
this fact, and that's why they come
to us when in need of bookkeepers and
office assistants. If you want to know
all about good school, write for cir
culars of Palms Business College, No.
lilo Chestnut street, Philadelphia.