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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
The CAMP RECORD.


1reat thno uado DIV Johu H. GtAfht pfss
and Robert Weir.
Robert wier broke all existing
records over the regular camp route
Thursday, by covering the distance
in 10 minutes and II seconds This
morning, John L. Clark, Jr., whose
previous record OF Is. 46 was second to
Wier's made another try and smashed
the record again TO the tune OF is
minutes and Al seconds
A great crowd was out Thursday to
see Wier's performance. He has held
the camp record cup for two years and
should he bold the record for. this
season the cup will belong to him.
Precautions were taken to insure
accurate timing. Wier was paced by
J. II. Minnick and Elliott Harvey,
and he came down the pike without
injury or accident. \ People were lined
long the road mile from the finish,
there being hicyelists and people in
carriages and on foot all TO see the
record smasber As Wier went, dash-
ing between the lines OF people on the
Boulevard he was urged on by their
shouts. Watches were held at the finish
by William r. Wier, j. a. Oliver. Jr.,
Q. +. Rudolph, Z. Rudolph and George
the time that they were some minutes
in Strengthening out. Finally the time
was announced as 19. II, which put
Wier once more as holder of the record.
The order at the finish was much
better than usual, there being police
officers on hand.
1t rained in the night and the camp
road was improved by it for the greater
NM ~ Of hss az in he
however, ii was bit sticky. One man
said that the road was miuute faster
Clark left camp about o'clock Fri
day morning and was paced by Courtney
and Hanley on tandem, the starting
time being taken by Oliver and Samuel
II. Bsynaro. On the way down the
tandem bad a puncture, but came
through. On Mckee's hill Hsnley lost
the pedal toe clip and little delay
was caused by slowing up so that he
could get it again.
Clark gained on his previous time
until he struck the Boulevard, when
be was retarded some by the sticky
ROAD. A goodly crowd was out to see
4 the finish which was made IN the
great time Of 1S.4l. The timers were
q. X. Rudert, William Wier and
Charles n. Banks.
Clark made another run over the
course about noon and matched Weii's
record OF 1871 Clark was paced by
HaDley and Courtney. This ends the
record making for this year. Wier did
not try again. Clark's record OF Is, II
gives him the cup for this year.
The race committee of the Whining.
ton Bicycle Club met Friday night and
awarded the camp record cup TO Johr
L. Clark. Jr. He will hold the cur
until the next csmpmeeting season
when the contest will again open. LAS
evening Robot Wier made run oyei
the course in IS. 80. three seconds faster
than Clark's record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Thomas O. Crouch died in this city
Sunday, aged Sc years. He livod in
Elkton nearly all his life until he re-
moved TO this city about two years
ago. He was one OF the pioneers of
Elkton and carried on the shoe bust
ness there. He was a leading Metho-
dist and founded Crouch's Chapel in
the Elkton circuit. few months ago
be and his wife celebrated their 63d
wedding anniversary. Funeral services
were held Monday evening at the resi-
dence OF his son-in-l law, L. II. Foulk,
No. GIG West Sixth street Interment
was made Tuesday at Elktou.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
OH Tank s,ruon by L,sntntpr.

Cleveland. o., Aug. ia special
from Lima, o., says Lightning struck
36, 600 barrel oil tank on the Hamper
farm, owned by the STANDARD Oil Co.,
at / O'Clock this morning. The tank is
situated in group of big tanks and
the fire haa communicated to three
others The STANDARD people have
hired 300 men TO throw up embank-
ments. They have cannon on the ground
and are shooting the tanks to let the
oil out. The smoke from the burning
oil obscures the sun and il is as DARK
as an eclipse. The loss will reach
SIS, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

ported from a foreign country does not
exceed ten in each hundred. Ninety in
each hundred live aud work where they
are because IL is their choice TO live there
and the work must he done in that COM
munity. There can be no tariff on import
either to aid or affect their earnings. The
effect Of tariff legislation has, in the judg-
ment of the writer, been grossly exas-
gerated both by those who claim benefit
and by those who allege an injury. How
TO collect a revenue Mt two dollars and a
half ts2.50) head from foreign imports
so that all the taxes that the people pay
the government may receive. is in fact
one of the simplest problems to which
good business men might apply their ex'
perience ard their knowledge of affairs.
Edward Atkinson.
Boston, Mass, Aug. 18th. 1896.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

The Faculty Getting Matters In shape fol
the Fail Opening.

1ht faCuity setIluk MAttert IN shape tOr
the Fail Opening.
Prof Harter and his staff are busy
arranging matters for the opening Of
the fall term at Delaware College, on
September I'd. The preliminary
examinations will be held on September
lst, and it is expected that by that
time everything will be in readiness.
The largest attendance OF the pupils in
the history of the institution is ex-
pected in the next school year, as the
standard has been raised and the edu-
catioal facilities will be first class.
One great feature in this direction is
the addition OF three now professor
ships, which will be valuable
acquisition.
The equipment is also being i'm
proved. Prof. Pratt, who was recently
elected to the chair of mechanical and
electrical engineering, has assumed
control of the affairs connected with
that branch OF the work, is now arrang.
ing matters for the beginning OF the
term. This chair was established three
years ago, but the illness of Prof.
Huntington interferred in great
measure with the work being carried
out continually, but it has been re.
yived and in fact re-established, and
it goes without saying that it will be
well taken care of by Prof. Pratt
There will be marked improvement
in other branches of study. also and
| the institution will Undoubtedly merit
ita name-Delaware College. t---
Several of the professors will reside
| in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Washington, d. c., Aug. IA. The
Agricultural Departments August re-
port OF fruit conditions says: Present
returns show generally reduced peach
condition. OF the commercial States
the best prospects still are found in
Delaware. Michigan, Ohio and Mary
land. while in New Jersey, Virginia.
Georgia and California percentages in
dictate less than half crop. In Della
ware the early crop was nearly ruined
by curculio and ''yellows. z" and fruit
on the trees is badly stung there and
in Maryland, though a fine product
is expected from the mountain orchards
of the latter State. In Michigan and
Ohio excellent crops are indicated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Frierds of Joseph P. Cross. the great
local rnarksman, are endeavoring to ar
range shooting match between him
and Reuben Stout, the Kent county
marksman. II is probable that an
agreement will be signed soon for a
match in the fall, Messrs. Gross and
Stout are conceded to be two OF the
best marksmen in the State, and in
fact they would mike a good show
against any two men in the country,
and contest between them would be
one Of the most interesting sporting
events that ever took place in Delaware
shooting circles. il arrangements are
contaminated. the match will probably
take place in or near Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Or. NJ. Mesropian Of No. 1903 Gilpin
avenue is entertaining Arthur Ii.
Giragosian, an artist of considerable
ability, who recently came to this
country from Conatantinople. Mr.. Gira-
gosian is gradute of the Imperial
Art School in Constantinople. He also
attended the Scotch Mission School in
that city, and brother and sister
now reside there, the sister being a
teacher in one Of the educational insti
tutiuns. lie intends to remain in this
country and may locate in Wilmington.
While in Constan tinople he obtained a
nortrait Of OK President Harrison and
painted from it d picture which was
presented TO the ex-president and OF
which the latter is extremely proud.
Numerous valuable works in the East
are the result Of his handiwork. He
is well educated and speaks six Ian.
guagea.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
DER1ILED 81 BfEcKe Ems.
A fast-FlyinE Virginia Limited EXPIRES,
Train Wrecked Saturday.

IRAN wrecked shturuay.
Washington, D. O.. Aug. 10 Tho
Chesapeake & Ohio +. F. v limited
express bound through from Washing
ton TO Cincinnati was thrown on side
track at Rayensworth. Va, Is miles
below Washington, at ~. 10 o'clock
this morning by train wreckers and
the engine, mail car, express car and
one truck of the combined baggage ana
smoking car were derailed Baggage
master E. S. Coffmanswho was eighty
hurt by being thrown from chair,
was the only person injured. p. ~
The train left here at 81 o'clock
last night. Near kaveu5worth the
switch had been tempered with by
wreckers, Just beyond curve. which
prevented the wreckers' work being seen
until the train was close to the spur
track. Engineer Fowler applied the
air brakes with great promptpess aud
force, but succeeded 10 stopping the
train only after the engine had
travelled OF the ties almost 100 feet.
The switch lamp bad been removed,
the switch lock broken and the switch
thrown for the size track. The
wreckers waited near the track and
when the fiagman went back to protect
tine train bullet sped by his head but
missed its mark.
The train was held until las this
morning, when it proceeded with all
the cars except the mail and express. a
southern engine being substituted for
the disabled one. The main line was
obstructed several hours and trains
this morning were from 20 minutes to
an hour and bali late. Railroad
officials were dispatched TO the scene
of the wreck and are now working on
the CAGE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
MENUS #oYD ERFUL GROWrH.
An Arkansas Towns Rapid Development
Only 80 Days Old.


Mena, Ark. Aug. lit has been
many years since there has been any
thing in the West to compare with the
rapid development that has been Wit
messed during the last 80 days in this
new town.
-Four weeks ago there was not house
or inhahitant at Mena. To-day, the
commencement of the second month,
there are over 1000 people, 10 business
houses completed and under construc-
tion, two saw mills. one planning mill
and FIVE lumber yards, beside dozens of
homes.
Mena has wide area of country in
it's vicinity never before tapped by a
railroad and the Kansas City, Pitts
burg & Gulf roads, whose advent has
Just recently been made here, will
make the town division point
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 17.-Guy Borsen,
an aeronaut, was killed yesterday while
descending in parachute at Oak Cliff,
a suburb Of this city. When within
40 feet of the earth, and falling grace
fully, the big umbrella struck an
electric wire pole, almost capsizipg the
machine and throwing tho man into a
small elm tree nearby. His head caught
in fork only 10 feet from the ground,
dislocating his neck and causing in
slant death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
nEALrn pREcA urIon.
Necessity for Disinfecting Stock Yards and
Cattle Cars.

Cattle Cars.
The failure to comply with the law
compelling the disinfection of stock
yards and cars upon the receipt OF
Texas or Southern cattle from points
known as the prohibited districts, lying
south of the quarantine line was a sub
iect under discussion by several
authorities on the matter yesterday.
Owing to the fact that local cattle are
scarce, il is necessary to import them
from other States. One man in the
party stated that so far this season not
less than 20 cars laden with Southern
cattle have been brought into this
State.
1t is not generally known that these
cattle are infested with a tick similar
to the dog tick found in certain parts
OF this State. Scientists have discovered
beyond doubt the fact that these
insects can inoculate an entire herd
with disease. They generally suck the
blood, and when full fall of, disgorge
and attack the first animal they End.
They will travel in their slow methodi-
cal way Tor a number OF miles 10 search
Of prey.
The quarantine line extends from
the southern extremity of New Mexico
to the Atlantic Ocean, and is almost
an Impenetra bic barrier thrown UP by
the Unitad States government to pre-.
vent the spread of that contagious dis.
ease known as Texas fever, and for the
further eradication Of the germs the
law provides for the disinfsction of all
cars and passagewaya through which
these cattle have passed. 1t also pro.
yides that the dieinfectant must be oil
strength capable of destroying the
dreaded insects.
The local authorities should see TO il
that all such tatlte are properly looked
after when brought into this State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

The Stanton and Marshallton Method
Ist churches will unite in holding
eyangelistic meetings in the grove OF
Edward Crauston, near Marshallton,
commencing next Sunday and con-
tinuing over two Sundays and longer
IL the amount of interest warrants. The
Rev. e. H. Collins, pastor in charge.
will be assisted by able ministers both
OF the itinerant and local ranks. Meet
ings will be held only at night during
the week, but on Sunday all day,
commencing at $50 o'clock. Nothing
will be sold on the grounds. All are
invited.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Ay, but how? that is the question. In the
first place, ladies', discount twenty years
from your actual age by giving n youthful
transparency 10 your complications with
"GlGhn's sulphur SOAP" You can do it;
there is no mistake about ii, and with abso-
late safely too, for the preparation con-
tains no Injurious matter. Beware of coun-
terfeits. Sold by druggists, Then, ii your
hair be slightly tinged with gray, take of
another ten years by converting il 10 a SPLEEN
did brown with Hills Instantaneous Hair
Dye" which has the double advantage OF
being the cheapest and best dye in the
world.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
death Of wIfiIfaln nosa n

Elkton, Md, Aug. 16. William
Hogan, ex-postmaster at Fair Hill,
died yesterday aftnr a lingering illness
of consumption. in the Both year OF
his age. He was recently appointed a
iustiae of the peace in Cecil county by
Gov Lowndes. He served as postmas-
ter under President Harrison. He was
member Of Cecil Lodge, A. o. U. W.,
of Elkton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
ANDREW j. 1'KEE DEAD.
Demise Of u Former DeIawarean in Cali
fDTnla,


Andrew jackson Mckee, died in
Oakland, Cal, on August lst, aged ~
years. lie was a native of Philadei-
phia and descendant in direct limo
of Andrew Mckee, who received a
grant Of large block OF land between
the present Concord and Phi!adalphia
turnpikcs from William Pom.
In early life he moved to Brandy
wine hundred. He obtained his sdu-
cation at the Old Academy in the
present Ninth ward. lie learned the
trade Of carpenter. In 1878 he left
Tor California by way Of Cane Horn.
The passage occupied nine months and
he was nearly shipwrecked. Ii was
years afterward before his relatives
here knew Of his whereabouts. He
married in California ard his wife and
four children survive him. One OF bis
daughters. Mrs, Holman, was in this
city about year ago. With her mus
band she was On her way to South
africa. One son lives in New Jersey,
Mr.. Mckee was brother Of Mrs. Jobr
u. Murphy and Mrs George W. Dor,
sey of this city and William Mckee Of
near Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

The new ,Shollpot Polka Quadril!e, +"
composed by George Albert, a local
musician, and arranged for orchestra
by Samuel G. Compton, has met with
great favor among the people of Will
mington. It is breezy composition,
strikingly original, with very catchy
melodies, which, with the splendid
orchestration givon il by Mr.. Comp
ton, makes tia valuable number in any
musicians repertoire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
To Shoot Mt Atlantic CITY.

Several Wilmington marksmen are
making arrangements to participate in
a sweepstake Rhoot, which will be held
at Atlantic City on August 3lst and
September LIST, under the auspices of a
committee from Philadelphia clubs, OF
which Capt. Harry Thurman, the vet
eran Philadelphia crack shot, is chair
man. A team may be entered from one
of the Wilmington clubs,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

,Constantinople, Aug. IL. = Delayed
Minister, Mr. Alex W. Terrell, has
demanded the immediate release of six
Armenians. naturalized Americans,
who are imprisoned at Aleppo. In so
doing MIR. Terrell intimated that
further Imprisonment of American
citizens will not be tolerated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

1t has been suggested by Bishop
Coleman that John NJ. Clayton'a birth
place at Dagsboro be marked by suit
able and enduring tablet The matter
may be- brought before the Historical
Society Of Delaware. The Tooth ami
yersary of Mr.. Clayton's birth was
celebrated July oath,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

London, Eng, Aug. 14.-A special
dispatch from Bombay says heavy Hoods
have been caused by the rising of the
river Kistuah. Immense damage has
been done aud thousands have been
rendered. homeless At one place a
river boat capsized and 200 persons
were drowned. Seven miles Of, the
Nizams railway have been washed
aWay
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
DO not Stanrner''

The Philadelphia Institute for the cure
OF Stammering, Suffering, and all im-
pediments in speech. Endorsed by Bishop
Cyrus d. Foss, M. E. Church. Philadelphia;
Hon. John Wanamaker. Ex-Postmaster
General, and Prof. II. c. Wood, M. D.,
IL. D Send for 6o-page book to Io33
Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
EDWIN S. JOHNSTON,
Established 1884 Principal and Founder
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Effectually yer gently, when costive or bill
ious, or when the blood is impure or sling.
gish, to permanently overcome habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity, without Irritating
or weakening them, to dispel headaches.
colds, or fevers. use Syrup of Figs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

The Rev. DR.. Temple of Queen Anne
county, member of the Wilmington
diocese, will preach at st. Peters Pro.
Cathedral next Sunday. DIR. Temple
graduated in Rome. He will teach for
a time at the New York Seminary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

George Mousley, former resident of
Wilmington, has returned after an
absence of 80 years. He was surprised
at the growth of the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

Lima, Peru, via Galveston, Tex, Aug.
10. -Advices received here from Bolivia
announce that President Campero
died August 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

J. S. Short of Milford has been an
pointed fish mmissioner by Acting
Governor Watson. The annual salary
is $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

There were "a deaths, 90 births and
three marriages reported at the health
office in this city last week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20

George Kelley and Miss Minnie Kama
we're married by the Rev. L. Il. Brady
on Thursday evening. 80
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-20
A nisnstrnns Rnna,nau.

A horse owned by J. II. Porter, and
attached to one of Mr.. Porter's mill.
wagons, ran away from Eighth and
jackson streets about s O clock SATURDAY
the horse and wagon fell down an en-
bankment. The wagon was demolished
and the driver, George Williams, ana
horse were injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-18
FOR HUGGING HIS WIFE,
Louis Weininger Kept in Jail Three
Months and Then Acquitted.

Louis Weininger Kept in Jail Three
Months and Then Acquitted.
New York, April 17.-For hugging his
pretty Wife. Louis Weininger. restau
rant keeper of HOboken, spent three
months in Jail He was not released
until yesterday, when a jury in the
Hudson county court acquitted him.
Several months ago Weininger, who
keeps a restaurant and coffee house at
No. 4O4 Bloomfield street, Hoboken, adj
vertised in German paper for two
handsome young women as night
mattresses. The no1oken detectives,
in virtuous fit, watched the place.
They suspected that something was
wrong. One night Detective Weinthal
saw the outlines Of man and woman
through the shades. The couple were
embracing each other In the dining
room on the second floor. The detec-
tive did not suppose that it was his
wife whom Weininger was hugging. He
raided the place and arrested the hug
gers. The next day they were dis
charged after a hearing before Recorder
McDonough.
Detective Weinthal in spite of this,
still feared that something was wrong
about the restaurant. He saw so many
women in there and Weininger seemed
10 be on such familiar terms with all
|, of them that the detective concluded
that the place needed more watching.
The detective made another raid on the
place. and again arrested Mr. Weinin-
ger and his wife. On the charge of
maintaining a disorderly house, the
Weiningers were held for trial.
Mrs. Weininger managed to secure
bail after she had been awaiting trial
for month. Her husband was form
ally placed on trial before Judge Huds-
peth yesterday on the charge of main
tanning a disorderly house. The evil
dence was nearly all in favor of the ac-
cused. He said he thought he would
boom his business by advertising for
pretty girls to act as Mattresses. He
said the three women in the place, with
whom he was on familiar terms, were
his wife, his mother, and sister. He
admitted having Rugged his wife in the
restaurant. He had explained all this
TO the police, but they had evidently not
believed him. The jury promptly &C
quilted the accused couple.