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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20
SPIRIT OF TIE PRESS.

When California Legislature cannot meet
without the presence in its halls OF bribers and
brlbe-takers the case has become sad one in
deed, and shows that there is ample opportu-
nifty and necessity for honest men to take a
hand in politics The only remedy lies in this
direction. Voters who sit at home and depIore
the corrupt condition of affairs in the political
field cannot expect to have the other fellows
attend to the duty of running governmental
affairs on a basis to suit them.-Pasadena Star
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

With abundance of raw material, abun-
dance of labor and a home market ready
to support them, our manufacturers ought
TO find the basis sufficient for them to
stand on.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

The evil repute of New York politics has
crossed the ocean, and the London Chroni-
Gle has been denouncing the opposition
party in the recent campaign by calling it
the Tammany party.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

The device of the Stockton man who has
invented a sweeping attachment for cleo
trio cars which enables them to refrain
from reducing the population by sweeping
slow persons out of the way, would not be
The thing for San Francisco, where 81
nrians are so abundant. Better kill
lew needless persons than spare slow
Ale.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

Perhaps the Legislature passed the anti
theater hat bill in order to give their con-
stituents chance to see Brussels drama
and realize what a legislator can do when
he tries.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

From this time on we may expect thrill
ing reports of damage, disaster and death
IN the Delaware peach orchards.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

Although it is announced that Austin
Corbett's daughter is to "wed" Prince
Lubecki, Russian, we are not informed
that Long Island is part of the purchase
1ripp
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

If S. c. Lewis of this city is right in his
declaration that he has found native
wood that is proof against the teredo, he
is in position to rid Us of terrible bore
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

Editor Colnon's old reputation as man
of independence and patriotism is a be-
coming regalia for him to wear in his new
position of Harbor Commissioner.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

Ii Hung Chang is a great diplomatist. He
never refers to the fact that China invented
gunpowder.-Hudson Register.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

1t seems pitiful that a sweet gracious
and beautiful actress has to discover, sooner
or later. by the very circumstances of her
environment, that marriage is failure.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

1t may be true that Archbishop Corri-
gan's fee was $4,000 for the Castellane-
Gould marriage service, but the mystery
is where the groom got so much money.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

The absence of any information in regard
TO Cleveland's success in his hunting trip
leads to the conclusion that the live ducks
are too wary for the dead duck
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

The next time StephenM. White wants
to suck an orange dry he will probably be
careful first to ascertain where it was
grown
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

Every public-spirited citizen who invests
his money in an enterprise which will
bring vast benefits to California is sure to
be maligned, for besides arousing the an
tagonism of those monopolists on whose
corns be is bound to tread, he has to count
on stirring up nest of cranks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

1t is to be hoped that the Sacramento
Grand jury, in dealing with the bribery
scandal, will not only turn on the light,
but light on the turn.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-03-20

carr binder civil engineer and contractor
OF chicago, is guest at the Palace He took q
prominent part in the construction work of
some OF the great buildings at the Worlds
Fair, having built Machinery Hail, the dome
ing and several other structures.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

Japan will demand an additional
f7,500,000 from China as compensation
for abandoning the Laio Tung territory.
All Europe, it is stated, has recognized
Italy's position in Abyssinia, except
France and Russia, and they have not
protested against it.
Negotiations for the control Of the
petroleum trade for the Mediterranean
Sweden and Norway have been pend.
ing, it is said, for two years.
Cardinal Gibbons is annoyed and In.
dignant at the false and misleading ac-
counts of his interviews With the Pope
printed in certain American journals.
The French turret ship Massena.
II ZOO tons, launched at st. Nazaire on
Wednesday, went on the rocks at
Fourteaux yesterday, and is still fast.
The result of the Parliamentary cleo
tons in New South Wales was the re-
turn of SO Free Traders, 40 Protection
lists and 23 members of the Labor party.
Many complaints have reached Russia
concerning the administration of the He
brew colony in Argentina. The for
nation of groups for emigration has
ceased.
The foreign diplomatic agents in Sofia
have received an apology from the Min
lister of Foreign Affairs for the treatment
received by them at the funeral of NJ.
Stambulotf.
The Italian government has decided
TO present the papers in the Giolitti case
to the Chamber of Deputies, and to pro-
pose the appointment of special COM
mission TO examine them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

bad Boys in the Ninth Ward Make Lif
Miserable TO q Celestial LaundrymAn.

bad BOYS In the ninth Ward Make Life
Miserable to n Celestial Laundryman.
For some time the boys living in
Brandywine Village have been source
of much annoyance to John Lann, q
Chinaman who has laundry on Mar
ket street near Twenty John is
an inoffensive fellow and attends strictly
to his business, but the boys in the
neighborhood think 1t is great sport TO
call him names. Several times missiles
have been thrown inside the laundry
and the place has been wilfully damaged.
Wednesday night the boys renewed
their attack on the laundry. They went
in where John was working and spit
tobacco juice on some white shirts and
other clothing that was lying about. and
afterward went outside and threw
stones in at the angered celestial. The
place was threatened with destruction,
when Officer Ralston made his appear
ance.
AT the sight Of the officer the boys
Iceland the only person he could get bold
of was Allen Cowan. He was arrested
and on Thursday was arraigned before
Judge Ball, The evidence showed that
Cowan was not with the gang that had
committed the depredations, but he
happened to be OH the corner and it
looked to the policeman very much asif
he was in league with them. But he sue
ceeded in convincing the Court that
such was not the case. However, as he
was standing on the corner, tine,of 81
was imposed for corner lounging.
The police on the district will keep a
close watch on the laundry and II any
further trouble occurs there an effort
will be made to arrest the guilty parties
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
rWo HURr ~ RUyAWAr.


morse nuns Down u Chtld.
A disastrous runaway occurred in the
southwestern part Of the city shortly
before noon Thursday. A man named
johnson was driving plumbers wagon
on Chestnut street, when the horse took
fright and started to run away. 1t had
not gone far before it collided with a
garbage cart. The collision threw John.
son out of the wagon. He was hurt
pretty badly, but no bones were broken.
He was removed to his home.
The maddened horse continued on.
and at Front and Adams reefs the
wagon was thrown against an iron
post, which detached the wagon, The
horse being free sped on its way at
lively clip.
At Second and Madison streets it ran
up on the sidewalk into crowd of chill.
dren. The frightened youngsters scat
tered in all directions and all escaped
injury, except young sou of Lawrence
Rigney, who was sitting in a chair in
front of his fathers house. He was
struck by the horse and thrown violently
to the pavement, but, fortunately, was
not killed. 1t was badly bruised and
terribly frightened, but nothing serious
will result. The horse was caught by
some men at the corner of second and
Madison streets, 1t was not much hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
GEORGE v MAsSEYS PROMOTION.
Appointed Assistant GPneral solicitor for
the Pennsylvania Railroad co--Splen-
didly Equipped for the Position.

Appointed Assistant General solicitor for
the Pennsylvania Railroad co--Splen-
didiS Equipped for the Position.
George V. Massey, the well,kuown
lawyer aid statesman Of Dover, and
district solicitor of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co. for the State of Delaware,
was Wednesday, by action of the board
OF directors, promoted to the position of
assistant general solicitor. Mr., Massey,
who has accepted the position, will sue.
coed Judge James A. Logan, who was
some months ago, upon the retirement
OF General Solicitor John Scott, pros
NOTED to that position. He was solicit
tor for the Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore railroad before that line came
under the control of the Pennsylvania
railroad and has continued to act in that
capacity up to the present time.
Apart from his long and varied ex-
perience as railroad solicitor, Mr.. Massey
enjoys a wide general practice, in which
he is associated with United States
Senator George Gray. Mr.. Massey is a
lawyer of great ability and one OF the
best'known and most popular citizens
OF Delaware. Hcis splendidly equipped
In talent and experience for the high
post to which he has been elevated. His
line executive and administrative ability
found recognition in his appointment us
commissioner from Delaware to the
Columbian Exposition, where his able
counsel and untiring energy made him
one OF the most conspicuous members OF
the commission.
During the late contest for the United
States Senatorship in this State, Mr.
Massey was presented as a candidate by
his friends and was vigorously sup.
ported BY powerful element Of his
party.
Although Mr.. Massey's duties will re,
quire his constant attendance in Phila,
delphia, it is believed he will retain hi,
present residence at Dover.
George V. Massey was born in Chester
county, Pa, in 1871, and moved t.
Delaware in 1913. He was admitted IL
the bar in 1862 and served in the Unior
army during the war of the Rebellion
being mustered out of the service il
1864 with the rank of lieutenant-colonel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

The fire department did good service
at the fire at Fifth and Searles street
Wednesday afternoon. The stable of
James McCaulley, where the flames
originated was totally destroyed, and
the adjoining houses-AIr Mcuaullsy'g
on the south and Peter J. Ford's on the
north-were badly damaged. Outbuild.
ings belonging to Dennis Donahoe, the
occupants of Mr.. Ford's house. were
wrecked and Donahoe lost most Of his
furniture, which will entail loss of
about $500. Mr.. McCaulley, who lives
on the corner, also lost considerable fur
niture. The stable was valued at $500.
and the insurance on ii amounts to
$500. The fire burned fercely for awhile
and the wind blew fire brands across
the street. which caused alarm among
the neighbors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, and in
order to cure it You must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one OF the best physicians in tins coun-
Try for years, and is regular prescription.
combined with the best blood purifiers
acting directly on the mucous surfaces,
The perfect combination Of the two in.
gradients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing catarrh. Send Tor testi.
monials, free.
+. ]; CHENEY & Co, Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 75c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
NICHOLAS HANG ED.
He Drowned Two Men by Boring Holes,
in a Boat on the James River.

He Drowned Two Men by Boring Holes,
in a Boat on the James River.
RICHMOND, VA, July 25.-Philip
Norman Nicholas was hanged here at
HOG a. IN. He made no confession.
HIS PECULIAR CRIME.
Philip Norman Nicholas, the MUIR
derer Of William j. Wilkerson and
James Mills, was an unmarried man,
who lived in house also occupied by
James Mills, with whose wife he had
for some time been intimate and in con-
sequence of which there was much bad
blood between the men.
The crime was rather peculiar
Nicholas persuaded Mills and Wilker-'
son to accompany him in boat across
James river to secure bee tree. They
demurred at first as they could not
swim. Or their way over, the boat
began to fill with water and sank,
drowning Mills and Wilkerson. On
examination it was found that there
were two augur holes in the boat where
none had been the day before, corre-
spending in size to an augur belonging
to Nicholas. Later on two corn cobs
were found floating in the river whitfield
down to fit the holes. Suspicion pointed.
strongly to Nicholas, and he was ar
rested and convicted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
oEoIL COUNrY F4IR.
The Annual Exhibition at Eikton-- The
PrOgtnmm.. of Ranea.

inc annual Exhibition at Elkton- the
Programme of Races.
The 18th annual fair of the Cecil
County Agricultural Society will be
held at Elkton from September 10th to
September 18th inclusive. The entry
books will be opened August gath. The
list Of special premiums includes the
following. From the William Lea &
Sons Co., barrel of Clifton flour, for
TIE best loaf of bread made from the
company's flour; from J. Paul Brown,
a dozen superior cabinets, for the best
white peaches in glass cans.
Divisions will be superintendent as
follows; Division A, cattle, Henry 9.
Mcdowell; Division b, sheep and swine,
William A. Wilson; Division 9, horses,
Morris Dunbar Division D, poultry,
Samuel ]. Arbuckle; Division 4, farm
produce, John w. Harriott; Division +,
farm implements and machinery, .. M.
Childs, Division G, fruits, z, +. Lusby;
Division II, household department, Mrs.
W. A. Mitchell; Division |, ladies' fancy
department, Mrs. II. q. ThackerS; Divi-
sion J, art, II. NJ Mccullough; Division
X, floral department, Miss Ellen Barroll;
Division l., school department, DR..
Howard Bratton.
Following is the programme of races
First day-3-mnnte trot aud pace Cecil
county horsesl, 500, 2.37 trot, $500; go
pace, 5000
Second day-3 minute trot $3.50; 245
trot and pace, $3.50; 2.32 trot, $500
Third day-2.i0 trut and pace Cecil
county horses) 5000 la trot and pace.
$3.50; Id trot, $500
Fourth day-2.year-olds. trot and pace
Cecil county horses without records) SO;
40 trot, $3.50; 80 trot 5000
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

J. Edward Addicks has agreed to con
triout $50 conditionally to the fund for
sending the children who were bitten by
Mrs. Wilhelmina Steinieken's dog 10
the Pasteu Institute, He will be one of
50 persons to contribute $50 each for
that purpose, or he will give that sum
provided the rema nder Of the money
needed is raised. His contribution will
not be for any particular child. lie will
become a contributor provided all the
children who were bitten are sent to
Pasteur or il as many as it is deemed
advisable are sent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

0PVVIHIOurreFpohuehceo OF Hazette and JonrnaI
SMYRNA, July 25.-The Smyrna Base
ball Club met another defeat at the
hands of Dover yesterday, in brilliant
game Of ball, which drew crowd of
nearly 500 people. Both teams put up
a strong game. Several beautiful plays
were made.
The great feature Of Dover's playing
was its excellent team work. The all
round playing of Cummins, Hess, Ma
guire and Hustled, for Smyrna, and
Zearfoss, Richardson and Radcliffe for
Dover was noticeable feature of the
game. In the sixth inning, Zearfoss,
Dover's catcher, was struck by pitched
ball, but resumed playing shortly after.
Score.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
AN INSANE M0raRR,s rUnY.
Makes Desperate Attempt to Kill HI
Two Little Daughters With "A Ratchet,

Makes Desperate Attempt to Kill Her
Two Little Daughters with Ratchet,
TACOMA, WASH, July 26.--Mrs. Eliza
beth Wildgrub of Lake Bay made a
desperate attempt last night to murder
her two daughters, aged z and 10 years.
respectively.
While the children were sleeping the
mother wei. to their bedside and at
tackled them with Ratchet, cutting and
hacking them with the strength born of
insanity.
The children struggled for their lives
and succeeded in escaping out of doors.
With gashes in their heads, arms and
bodies, with blood flowing from the
wounds and with nothing but their
night clothes to cover them, they sought
refuge at the house of neighbor, mile
away.
Mrs. Wildgrub will be sent to, an
insane asylum as she has been insane for
some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
GENTRY AND ROBERT
Wonderful Work Done by These Tv
Great Pacers.

Nonuertul hork Done Dy These Two
Great PAGERS.
FREEPoRT, ILL.,, July 24-Ten thou
sand persons saw John r. Gentry pace
all around Joe Patchen this afternoon
at Taylor's Park. The track was in fine
condition when the race was called, but
rain fell at the conclusion of the first
heat. Gentry was slightly favorite.
In the first heat he was not needed.
At three-quarlers John r. Gentry
pulled away and won in 204R. Gentry
went the first quarter in 80 seconds, the
half in .59A (which is the fastest half
ever paced in publc) and The three
quarters in 1870. Patchen threw a shoe
after passing the half-mile post or he
would have driven Gentry out in 400,
as McHenry pulled Gentry up in the
stretch.
In the second heat Gentry again took
the lead, with Patchen close up. At the
three.quarter pole Patcheu again threw
a shoe and Gentry logged to the wire in
2.064, going the three.quarters in 1.32.
In the third heat McHenry sent Gentry
away at 2-minute clip, which carried
Patchen off his feet and he broke badly.
McHenry could have shut him out.
TRIAL HEATS BY ROBERT j.
DETROIT, M1cH., July 24.-Rohert j.,
record 2.0lt, d not lower that mark
to-day, bat the spectators were satisfied
when they learned that they had wit
messed the second fastest mile ever
paced. He went in 2.09.
Gecrs held the lines and the runner
Cheerful tapped his sulky. The gelding
-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
Racing by Electric Llrht.

Frank Turner won two races at the
electric light meet at Alcyon Park We'd
nesday night. lie captured first in the
mile open, in gag 3 5, aud also tirstin the
40 class, the latter mile being covered
in 2402-5 He won heat III the mile
handicap in 2234 40, but in the final
could not do better than fifth. This is
better riding than the rlucky Whining
oman ever did before. Frank Pyle, the
new Wilmington professional, failed TO
distinguish himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

Mrs. Margaret Murphy was given a
hearing before Squire McWhorter Wed
nesday on the charge Of abductng a
child Of Mrs. Dennis Dinneen OF Hockes.
sin. The complainant testified that the
child was taken by her husband and
put in charge of Mrs. Murphy, who is
his sister. The accused was held in the
sum of 5000 to answer at the upper
court During the afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. Dinneen, who quarreled and sep.
arated two months ago, agreed to live
together and the action brought against
MIS-. Murphy was Withdrawn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
Fired Upon from Ambush and Kinea.

SALTILLo, MEX, July 25.--Henry T.
Larkenson, a well-known civil engineer,
was fired upon from ambush so miles
southwest of here and killed. The deed
was witnessed by two American travel
ing companions. 1t is supposed the kill
ing was done by an American who was
recently discharged by Larkenson, as it
is knowntthat the suspected one was in
the neighborhood at the time and had
been heard to threaten to kill Larken-
gon
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

LONDON, ENG, July 26.-Sixteen
hundred cases of California fruit, which
arrived at Southampton from New
York by the st. Louis at S.15 o'clock
yesterday morning, were sold atauction
at Covent Garden to-day, fetching prices
which We're one.half below those of last
week. The plums averaged rs. 10d per
case; the peaches S., and the pears
LIS. I'd
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

solomon Silverman, No. 204 West
Front street, declares that after being
two weeks in the Delaware Hospital he
has been cured Of sickness, lustiug four
years. Before this he was in Tie Penn
sylvania Hospital and uumerons other
places. He feels very thankful tor the
interest DIS. Wales and Jakes took in
in him, and says they have made him
well' also, for the kind attendance at the
hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

Freddy Speakman, young lad, early
on Thursday strayed away from his
home, No. SIS East Third street. He
had with him a small dog. The police
were notified that the hoy was MISSING
at about 10 o'clocS, and at Il o'clock an
officer found him and his dog at DR..
Fahey's drug store, at Fourth and
Adams streets. He had been found by
some boys At Third and Broome streets.
The child was returned to its home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

A Caveat Filed Thursday Morning by the
Brother of the Deceased,


Brother of the Deceased.
Isaac r. Walker, the brother of John
r. Walker, who died Monday, leaving
an estate estimated to be worth $50 900,
has engaged the services of Benjamin
Nields in an effort to obtain possession
of the property. The following was
filed with Register of Wills Cooch
Thursday morning:
WILMINGTON, DEL. July 25, 1851,
Isaac r. Walker, the brother of John r.
Walker, late Of the city Of Wilmington,
deceased, and interested in the personal
estate OF the said John 7. Walker, hereby
eayeat and protest against granting letters
of administration either to Catherine
Kirkpatrick or any other person until an
examination Of her right thereto before
the proper tribunal has been made.
his
ISAAC 4. X WALLER.
mark.
Witness Arthur w. Swarts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01

John Smith--a member of the illus.
trious Smith family-who has been out
of New Castle Jail for fully three weeks,
was arrested Wednesday by Officer Nicely
at Lancaster avenue and Union streets
and on Thursday in municipal court the
officer swore that John was drunk. He
acknowledged the corn.and was fined So,
and in default of payment will have to
make Sheriff ellis another. visit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-08-01
Arrested Tor Insnlenre.

Nt1'777'71 -FV''9 " '75tIlos'INys
Two young men from Wilmington
met twoattractiye young ladies' from this
city at Gordon Higgins last night ana
accompanied them to Chester. They
were arrested at the r., w. Il Is. railroaa
station at twenty minutes Of four this
morning by Officer Booth for insolerce,
but were discharged BY the mayor.
They gave their names as w. ), Taylor
and James smith.