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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
THREE yERDICTS RENDERED,
Strange Finding of the Jury In the Atlantic
city Accident-Two Opinions As TO the
Responsibility.

Strange Finding of the Jury In the Atlantic
City Accident-Two Opinions As TO the
Responsibility.
Atlantic City, N. j., Aug. THE
ending OF the inquiry into the causes
OF the meadow disaster in which 81
persons lost their lives is something OF
a disappointment. When it came TO
fixing the responsibility there was any
thing but harmony. In all, three
separate verdicts were rendered after
the jurors had been out all the after.
noon.
The first is signed by the entire six
and is as follows:
We, the jury empaneled TO iuvesti-
gate the cause OF death OF P. ii. Gold.
smith and others, find that the said
persons whose bodies we have viewed,
came TO their deaths by collision Of
express train No. %, on the Atlantic
City railroad, and excursion train No.
| 700. on the West Jersey & Seasbore
railroad, at point known as the
| meadow tower, near Atlantic City, on
the 30th day of July, 1896, at or about
| 6. 48 p. m. tSignedl Charles Evans,
Lewis Evans, Thomas J. Dickerson,
j. NJ Champion, Levi G. Albertson,
Charles E. Adams.
The second verdict follows:
We, the undersigned jurors. also find
| that Edward Farr of the Atlantic City
| railroad, failed TO have his engine
under proper control on approaching
said crossing, and that Towerman
George F. Houser, in giving the ex
cursion train of the West Jersey the
right Of way over fact express, used
bad Judgment. We arc also of the
opinion that Engineer John Greiner, Of
said excursion train, erred in not ex.
ereisipg greater care in crossing ahead
Of said fast express. tSigned) Charles
Evans, foreman; Thomas j. Dickerson,
Charles E. Adams.
The third verdict reads:
The undersigned jurors are of The
opinion that the cause of the collision
was tine failure OF Edward Farr, en-.
gineer of train No. % TO give heed il
time to the semaphore signals se
against him. and thus failed to bavt
his train under proper control on ap
preaching the signal and crossing
under the rules. The undersigned
jurors, further declare, that the tower
man, George F. Houser, may have uset
poor Judgment in his estimate of tn
distance away from the Atlantic Cit,
railroad train No. %, when he CAV
the white boards to the West Jersey
Seashore excursion train No. 700
iSignedl Lewis Evans, Levi g. Albert
son. J. NJ. Champion.
Under the laws Of New Jersey tn
result of the inquest practically relieve
Towerman Houser of any criminal re
sponsibility. lie has been under arres
since the accident. The question a
to which of the TWO railroads is iabl
for damages will have to be fought ou
in the civil courts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Superintendent OF Bridges Smith OF
the r., W. 4 Il. railroad will in few
days begin the work of placing in four
new spans on the long bridge over the
Potomac river. The spans are each
40 feet in length and arc Of heavy
yellow pine timbers and will require
create arc and caution in handling. on
account Of the passage of so many
trains over the structure. The work
will be very tedious, when it is to be
considered that 30 trains are passing
over the bridge every "a hours and
none Of these trains are to be delayed.
The traffic consist in part of trolley
trains of from three to five cars each.
When similar work was done before,
which was about eight years ago, there
were but &c trains running over tbs
bridge daily. Superintendent Smith has
been very successful in handling large
spans, but one man having received ANY
serious injury in several years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Tho Rev. and Mrs. Merritt Hulburd
were given an enjoyable ride on the
tug Oriolc on the Delaware river on
Saturday afternoon. The boat went TO
Philadelphia, where view of the river
front was obtained. and on the return
trip stop was made at Washington
Park. The party included DR.. and
Mrs. Merritt Hulburd, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. +. Pickles, Alr. and Mrs. G. w.
WeldIn, Mr.. and Mrs William NJ.
Field, Mr.. and Mrs. p. James Belt,
Mrs. Mary Sparks, Mrs. N. NJ. Browne,
Mrs. Roberta II. MatIack, Miss Anna
Hulburd Miss Nellie Sparks, Miss
Mary l.. Field. Miss L. Louise Neldin,
Howard T. SadtIer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
Two Young woman Ipinrsh.

Miss Mary Robinson, residing near
Brookfeld, few miles from this city.
had narrow escape from being dragged
TO death on Friday afternoon. She was
out driving in jump seat wagon, ac-
companied by Miss Ella Kenney OF
Philadelphia, who is visiting at her
home. The horse which they were
driving became fractions and Miss
Robinson touched it with a whip.
which caused the animal to start. II
ran away, throwing Miss Robinson out
and the lines became wrapped about
her ankles and dragged her quite a
distance. Tho wagon ran over the
young girls foot, but being light did
not do serious damage. NJ ISIS Kenney
was severely, and it is feared, seriously
injured abOdt the hips by Jumping
backward out Of the seat. The animal
was caught by Wilson johnson, who
was driving along the road. The women
were placed in his wagon and driven
10 the home Of Miss Robinson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
captain Carer Dica Of smallpox

The Earn Line Steamship Earnwell
which was recently drydocked at tho
ship yard of the Harlan d Holdings
worth Co. and received a general over
hauling previous to loading for points
in Columbia. S. A., left Colen on Fri
day last for Kingston, Jamaica, because
of an outbreak Of smallpox on board
which resulted in the death of Capt.
Garter. The vessel will be disinfected
upon her arrival at Kingston. Chief
Officer Flower formerly OF the Atlantic
Transport Line is now in command.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

The Addicks wing of the Republican
party met in county COW ention in this
city on Saturday afternoon for the pur-
pose of fixing time for holding the
primary election, but. acting upon the
advice OF the gas king, no action was
taken and adjournment was mace to
the FIRST Monday in September. There
was considerable discussion at the
meeting, and it is said harmony was
conspicuous for its absence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
CAMPIIGs FUND.
PittsburG MN Hands Asked by the Repub
IIeans to Contribute Money.

Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. 5.-A notice,
soliciting donations for use 10 the
Presidential campaign by the Republi-
can National Committee, has been
posted in Jones & Lsughlin's mills, on
the South Side. The firm employs 8, 600
men.
The notice reads: "All those in favor
OF sound money and DESTROYS of getting
an honest dollar for their days work
will, of their own free will and accord,
subscribe 81 to the campaign fund OF
the Republican National Committee. -
There is no name signed to the re-
quest The company says it. will not
be compulsory for any OF the mon to
subscribe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
congresslepal sominatIens.

Nashville, Tenn, Aug. 8. -Yester-
day. in Democratic primary elections,
Benton McMillin of the Fourth dis.
trict, James ID. Richardson Of the Fifth
district and j. G. McDesrmon of the
Ninth district were renominated. t.
NJ. Sims now seems to have won the
Eighth district, while the contest is
close between N. N. Cox and W. J.
Witthorne in the Seventh. In the
Sixth district J. ". Gaines had 20
opposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
THEY WILL STICK.
None of the Addieks Candidates Will with
draw or DO Witharswn.

None Of the AddiekS Candidates VIII With
draw or DO witbdrswn.
Claymont, Aug 8. -. Edward ADJ
dicks was asked by The Gazatte's cor.
respondent Saturday about the report
OF the probable withdrawal Of John II.
Hoffecker. Addicks candidate for
Governor. and possibly other candi-
dates, with a view to uniting the fac
tons Of the Republican rarty in this
state. He said:
You are authorized TO state that no
candidate now upon the Union Re
publican ticket will withdraw or be
withdrawn.
HAS NoT FoRsAKES ADDIcKs.
Daniel F. Stewart, who, it was
stated, had left the Addicks faction OF
the Republican party, stated to a re-
porter of The Gazette on Saturday
that such is not the case.
81 have not left the Addicks faction
of the party. be said. II am mem Der
OF the county and State committees,
my friends are there and | am still
with them. But / do not approve OF
Mr.. Addicks' method Of conducting
party affairs Mother do approve of
the method pursued by the other fac
ton. am still with the Addicks
faction. /"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
MBRDERER,s cLEr EN- ROSE.


Elizabeth, N. j., Aug. s.-Frank
Freehill, the tramp who, about year
ago, shot and killed Special Officer
Jewell in Railway, while he was trying
to arrest him, has escaped from the
Morris Plains Insane Asylum, where
he was confined.
Several weeks ago Freehill began to
act strangely in the State prison at
Trenton, to which he had been sent
under conviction of murder in the sec
ond degree, and the physicians pro-
nounced him insane.
II is now alleged that Freehill clev.
erIy feigned insanity, expecting that
under the less stringent rules OF the
asylum bis chances OF escaping would
be greater than they were at the State
prison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

The, ninth annual meeting OF the
Chesapeake Agricultural Fair Associa,
ton will be neld at Cape Charles City
on September lst, I'd and 81. The pro
gramme Of races Is as follows: frs
day year old and under, in 3, 800
.. - class, 500; running, half-milt
heats, ? in 3, catch weights, SO
Second day. 81 class, Sl2d: 2. 30 class
mixed, 3l25; 30 class, sl2j; bicycle
race. $50 Third DAY 3 year old anC
under class, 3 in ), 5lG0: 800 class
300: free for all, mixed, $50. Fourtt
race, special TO be made up on the frs
and second days Of fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Father Kelley. formerly OF st. Peter 8
Pro Cathedral, this city, and more re.
comfy rector of the Church Of the I'm
maculate Convention, A tIanta, Ga, has
been transferred TO tine pastorate OF
the Cathedral at Savannah. Ga. He
began his new duties about three weeks
ago. His successor AZ the Church OF
the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta,
is Father l.. Eaain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

George ". 5. Nicholson, aged ca
years. OF Philadelphia, died near Read
ing on Wednesday. lie was formerly
of Sussex county. He had been clerk
of the Delaware Senate, and, before
the war, published the Delaware Re
porter at Dover. His funeral took place
Saturday Afternoon at the Episcopal
Church, Seaford. *,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

The officials OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Go. have announced reduc-
ton in freight rates ON potatoes from
Accomac county. Va, to the city mar
kets. The new schedule is as follows
To Wilmington and Philadelphia, %
cents per barrel; to New York, 30 cents
The rate to Baltimore has not yet been
leternined
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Then he wrote one On Holy Dying.
Ho knew that what we did here
counted for what We did in the here
after aud we combined the two. That
is what we want TO do. Live so that
our dying will be easy. Try tor Well.
yes, as well az can. but even il / do
moi practice so perfectly, assure you
that when it comes to preaching,
neither you nor your neighbor can
COMPARE with Bah.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

The Norwegian steamship Marie a
chartered craft in the Earn Line Steam
ship Co. g service struck on Goose
Island bar in the Delaware on Satur-
day while outward bound to Havana
with coal. The tugs John Wear, Brad
ley ana Hanna went TO the vessels as.
sistsnce and later in the day shc was
tioated. She went on her way.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
Nominated on s,xty.seysn,h BALLOT.

Dallas, Texas. Aug. s.-The Sixth
district Democratic Congressional Com
ventiun has nominated Judge Il. r,
Burke Of Dallas county on the 9th
ballot. The proceedings were very dis
orderly and at one time the presence
OF the sheriff was necessary to restore
order. The nominee has been dis
tric judge for IL yeara He served in
the Confederate army and is strong
siiverite.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

San Francisco, CAL. Aug. 9.-The
police have corrobofated the remark
able story told by James Campbell
the aged Hawaiian millionaire who
says he was kidnapped, bound and
gagged by two mon and held for ran
som. The story has been thoroughly
investigated by the police and they are
certain that o desperate attempt was
made by Winthrop and a confederate
to force Campbell to give up $40, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Seems as il all the things We like
disagree with us, and all the things we
don't like, agree with us. Dyspepsia
turks in most of the good things we
eat, and indigestion follows the graft.
fication of appetite. OF course, it ism {
Natures fault. Nature does the best
she can, and il man will only help
her little bit at the right time, he
may eat what he likes and as much
as ne likes DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets are for people who are troubled
with indigestion. Particularly for these
in whom it manifests itself in the form
of constipation. The pellets" are
quick and easy in their action. They
are in perfect harmony with nature
They effect permanent cure. You need
take them regularly only little while
After that use them occasionally when
you need them-when you have eaten
anything that dsagrees with you
They may be taken Just as freely az
you would take water or any other
necessity Of life. Once used they are
always in favor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

William Il. Simpler, a young lad,
narrowly escaped drowning in the
Shellpot creek Friday. He was rescued
by a companion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
Will have A THIRD TICKET
Decision of the Sound-Money
Conference.
A NATIONAL CONVENTION CALLED
To Meet In indianapolis Next
September.

The Name Adopted for the New Orrani-
zation Is the National Democratic Party
Its Organizers Call the supporters of the
Chicago Platform and Ticket the Popuiist
Democratic Psrty.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Grand Recorder Wood of the A. o.
U. W. went to Lewes on Friday and
paid s., to the widow of Cant.
Thomas J. Truxton, who died in this
city on July 14th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
WtI,n,uqton,an

Capt Randall of the steamer ST.
Louis, which completed quick ocean
trip on Friday, is a Wiimingtoniap. a
number of his relatives still living
here 49,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

Blood vessels are sometimes burst by
whooping cough. Hales Honey Of Hore-
hound and Tar relieves it,
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one
minuJa
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13
Death Of the Rev. Alfred Harris.

While visiting his friend. the Rev j.
S. Evans, in West Chester, on Friday
the Rev. Alfred Harris of Waverly
BAPTIST Church, Baltimore, died sud
denly of heart disease. He was on hi!
vacation. Mr. Harris was born il
Wa'aa and was in his G9th year. a
ore time he filed charge in this city
a wife and one son survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-08-13

An original pension has been granted
to Hose Hughes OF this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-14
FALLS CHURCH.

meeting of the town COUNCIL held at the
council rooms Monday night. and in the absence Of
the mayor, Dr-J. b. Could elected pro tenn. The
following councmen present: Messrs. W. II.
Nowlan, W. NJ. Ellison, J. G. DerutrOn, Z. f..
Croker. George W. Poole, W. E Parker H. l..
Turner. DIR. j. B. Could Messrs. William Strana-
han and DIR. 7. G. Quick, a committee from the
Village Improvement Society, appeared before the
council and stated that the society had agreed to
appropriate so toward making 4 sidewalk along
Little Fails street, provided the council would ap-
proi'riate a like amount. On motion of Councilman
DePutron IL was voted that the be referred
to the road commissioners of the town and the
committee from the Village improvement Society, to
report ut the next meeting Of the council. After
considerable discussion In regard to :he improve
mcnts completed to the school building the cOun-
ell selected Messrs. T. T. Taylor and e. C. Walters
to inspect the work and report to the council. 1t
was voted that the clerk prepare and send out to
the taxpayers stat ,nent Of their as usual.
Council adjourned subject call of mayor.
Mr.. ]. i. Drummer and family of Pf iIadeIphia are
visiting The parents of the former, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. W. CT. Brunner
Mr.. sbi Mrs. J. F. Murphy. who have been visit
ing the family of Mr.. A. L. jacobs, returned to
their home at Snickersville, Va, yesterday.
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LAUREL.

Senator A. P. German will make a speech in Bal
timore Thursday night.
Mr.. Arthur p. German, jr-, son of Senator Cor
man. Will n.ake his first speech in the present
campaign before the Laurel Democratic Club here
Mol day night next. Mr. German, who is about
twentyfour years of age, and member Of the
Baltimore bar. made his debut a. a political
speaker last fall when he made several speeches
in Howard county. 5.-'
An enthusiastic democratic meeting was held at
Savage. Howard county, three miles from here,
Saturday night. The meeting was addressed by
Robert Moss candidate for Congress in this district
Mr.. Fulton Gordon Of North Laurel. Howard coun-
sty. and DR.. T. NJ Baldwin and Mr.. Charles W
barr Of Laurel
The republicans making preparations for a
grand meeting here the night of the 10th. Sem
will mike addresses. An effort Is being made to
the Hotel Leslie, ut which place the demo-
ciats held their meeting last week. for the meeting.
The Laurel Athletic Club foot ball team has been
presented with u beautiful silk banner reward
for Its victory Saturday In defeating the Maryland
football team of Baltimore by a score Of to o.
The Maryland team IS of the strongest teams
in the me nunental city and the game Saturday
was the first it has lost in two years. Much credit
and Harry Mccullough. manager and captain. ;e-
spectiyely, Of the Laurel athletic team. The
LAUREL team, 1t Is believed, will shortly be
strenst hened by the addition Of Messrs Arthur P.
German jr., and Barnes Compton. jr.. the latter
being former captain of the Maryland AgricuI-
tural College eleven.
Mrs. Joanna Green Duvall, wife of Mr.. Evan.
Duvall, prominent Baltimore business man, wnt
resides here died MONDAY evening $50 o'clock
from h.art trouble, aggravated by an attack Of
r,alariil fever. Mrs. Duvall was III her forfeit
year, end the daughter of Mr.. Samuel H. ant
living. She WAS cousin of Mrs. John Dickson
and niece of Mrs. Mary Green of Washington
ter and two sons-Mrs. Hattie DIvau Dallam
wife Of Mr.. Frederick Dallam of the Baltirno .
bar and cousin of Mr.. Richard Dallam, secretar,
| of state of Maryland. and Mr.. X. Lee DuvaiI an,
Master Elmer Duvall.
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- .,,iiia both of whom were interesting speakers,
holding the close attention Of the audience.
The revival meetings which have been In prog
In the NJ. E. Church during the past three
Weeks have been closed Rev. Mr.. Stalinss has
had but little assistance The meetings have been
well attended and a good interest sustained The
conversions numbered nearly forty.
I;sT- Chas johnson of Washington occupied Dr.
Masons pulpit Sunday morning in the Cohgrcga-
tiOnal Church In the afternoon the Sublocal Union
of Christian EE.ieavOrors held their monthly meet
ing. the theme being God MammOn.' The
meeting opened with praise service Of fifteen
minutes, led by DIR. C. E. YOuut of Hernd0n fol-
lowed by devotional exercises, led by the president
Mr.. benjamin Shreve of Sterling anthem, Wake
the Song Of Jubilee by members Of the HerniOn
Society. The uncertainty of earthly riches Was dis
cussed by Mr.. Arthur Wrenn of Dranesville. and
special temptations nowadays to the worship of
Mammon by Mr. GroOme of Sterling. The con-
secratiOn service led by Miss Palmer of Days
Vile.
Miss Emma Starr has returned from her visit of
several weeks among friends in Camden n. J.
Mrs. Col. F. ID. Stephenson and her daughter
Grace have returned from visit of several months
among relatives in western states. Miss Blood Of
Florida Is visiting Miss Grace Stephenson.
The road commissioners of Dranesvile district
held Il session here Monday to settle with the
road oversecrs Of the district.
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Emma baltimore odYashinston. The sub
jects for consideration were business ana
music which led to an interesting discus
sion. The first paper presented Mas en-
titled 1.-THE Work II, Mexico" by Mrs. N. L.
Ireland Of BaftimoA, which was read by.
Miss Minnie Burton Of that city. The read
ing of q paper by Miss L. s.. Weightman Of
Washington. entitled Weed of Missionary
Work in Roman Catholic Countries" was
followed by music.
The evening sess,Rn. commencing at $50
O'Clock, was openedIby devotional exercises,
followed by reports Of committees, music
and collection. Ansaddress by Mrs. Emma
baltimore of Washington was next in order,
the same being received with marks Of APP
probation by the audience. Perhaps the
most Interesting part Of the evening pro-
gram was that enti4la1 "Toasts," which was
conducted by Mrs. H. N. Whitcomb of
Washington. and in which a large majority
of the lady delegates took part. Reports
from the various societies of the church.
conducted by the ladies of the same, were
presented and read, all showing great ad-
vancement during the past year
Interest In the proceedings of the conven-
ton is on the Increase, and the several
trains today brought a large additional
number Of delegates and visitors. Among
those were a large number, from Washing
ton, Baltimore and other places. Rev. w.
J. Cooke, pastor of the Central Christian
Church at Uniontown, Pa and who for
some time had charge of the church at this
place, Is In attendance and met with a
warm reception from his old parishioners.
The closing sessions Of the meeting We'd
nesday will be devoted principally to Sun
day schools and missions. .-,..-s.