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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
THE PENINSULA PEACH CROP
Larger This Season Than in
Any Year Since 1875.
NEARLY SEVEN MILLION BASKETS
Special Agent |. N. Mills An
nuai Estimate.
The June Drop Light Thousands of Young
Trees Bearing Frnit-- Information From
Buyers ana Growers - Good Prices Not
Expected-Ihe Hoaviest sIiiPping Points. 4

Clayton, June III. N. Mills, special
agent of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
& Baltimore railroad, has made his nm
nual estimate of the peach crop of thu
Peninsula for 1896, and it will be the
largest crop since 1875. Mr.. Mills
estimate places it at 6, 600 600 baskets.
This will 10 doubt be surprise to
many, as the impression has been Tor
several years that the number of peach
trees on the Peninsula was constantly
decreasing; but the fact Of the matter
is, while many have been pulled up in
the northern part of this section. in
the southern part OF the Peninsula
thouands of young trees have been set
out, and now they have begun to bear
fruit.
Mr.. Mills, before making his esti-
mate, not only secured information
from the growers, but the, buyers as
well, and hia estimate is only made
after much observation and after
securing the views of the largest
growers in different sections of the
peach belt.
The June drop this year was very
light. This, Mr.. Mills thinks, was on
account of the wet weather. Had the
weather been dry the drop would have
been very heavy. The curculio is not
doing much damage this season.
The prospect for good prices for the
crop is not very encouraging, and many
growers in the lower part OF the PENN
su.a, where the fruit is the best, are
Offering their orchards at 25 cents per
basket. The fruit packers will handle
very little Of the crops, as the low
price of the canned goods will not war
rant it, should they be able to get the
fruit without cost.
The heaviest shipping points on the
Peninsula this season will be as fol-
lows: Millington, Sudlersvills and
Price, on the Queen Anne a. Kent
railroad; Ridgely and Queen Anne,
ON the Delaware & Chesapeake rail-
road; East New Market. on the Cam
bridge & Seaford railroad; Milford,
Georgetown and Millsboro, on the
Delaware, Maryland IL Virginia rail-
road; Wyoming, Laurel, Seaford, Fell
ton and Bridgerille, on the Delaware
Division, and Salisbury, on the New
York, Philadelphia & Norfolk railroad.
The estimate is as follows. Delaware
railroad, 2, $50, 600 baskets; Queen Anne
a. Kent railroad, $50, 600; Delaware q
Chesapeake railroad, 1000, 600; Cam
bridge & Seaford railroad, 300, 600; |;
Baltimore Sc Delaware Bay railroad
600, 600; Delaware, Maryland a. Vir-
ginia railroad, 1000, 600; New York,
Philadelphia d Norfolk railroad,
500, 600. Total, 5000, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
TAX RATE FIXED.
The Levy Court Decides Upon so Cents on
"' the 500.

The Lazy Court Decides Upon so Cents on
the 800.
The tax rate for 1896 was fixed by
the Levy Court yesterday morning at so
cents on the 500, which is the same as
for the past year.
The total assessment for the county
is s57, 633, Ego, an increase of. several
millions over the assessment for 1895.
The total estimated tax is 1888, 1866 23.
The following resolution was adopted !:
Resolved, That the sum of 30 cents
per hundred dollars is hereby ordered
to be levied upon the real estate per-
sonal and poll assessment of colored
persons for school purposes in the
several hundreds in New Castle county
for the year 1886. 7"
Bishop Coleman, Judge Grubb,
Archdeacon Hall, Mrs. Coleman and
G. M. Curtis appeared as deputation
in behalf Of st. Michsel's Day Nursery
and st. Michael's Free Hospital for
Babies. Bishop Coleman and Judge
Gruhb addressed the court. They
appealed for an appropriation of 5000
to each of the institutions, basing their
argument upon the separate work done
by the two institutions, and upon the
relief TO the public funds now and
prospectively by reason of the care and
education of the inmates
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
DOVER.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, june 81. The commencement
of the public schools, Thursday, was
interesting and largely attended. The
programme was as follows: Song of
welcome, school; prayer, the Rev. w.
E. Avery, ID. ID. +; essay, 1.-The Nino-
tenth Century" Constance A. Mi
nard; song, "Flower of Liberty, -
school; essay, ''The National Flag, -
Josephine e. Packard; song, "Cruel
Hiss" school; essay, f'Stamp Act
and it's Effects In America" Florence
Pollett; essay, "Woman's Rights, -
Helen S. Harper; solo, Pauline, Zulu
Cole; an essay, "After Graduation,
WhatP" M. Leonora Moore; essay,
Perseverance, Herman b. Donoho
song, Farewell, "Mamie Moore; essay,
Sallie Watson; essay, Costume,
Zulu Cole; essay, "What is true Phi
lanthropy?" Virginia Maie Conoway
essay Character, Emma III. Cooper
song, "Mizpah, I" school; address and
presentation of diplomas, Prof. j. E.
Carroll; benediction.
The Farmers Institute of Kent
county met at FELTON, Thursday. John
Heyd presided and the attendance was
large. The object OF the meeting was
to consider means of disposing OF the
peach crop. b. +. b. Woodal and j.
j. Rosa OF Milford, A. N. Brown and
P. Emerson Of Wyoming and Others
participated in the discussion. The
following, offered by Mr.. Rosa, was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the interests of the
fruit growers and the fruit business
suggest the Importance of selling oul
produce at our several stations as fal
as possible. 2"
1t was determined not to ship fruit
on consignment unless compelled to.
A. N. Brown, John Schabinger and j.
j. Rosa were appointed committee
to confer with the railroad officers
about shipping routes, lower freight
rates and other matters. A resolution
fsvoring the putting Of the owners
names on all fruit packages, for the
purpose of encouraging an honest and
more careful system Of packing, was
also adopted
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
F0UK INJURED.
A Carriage Kicked TO Pieces by Fright
ened Horse.


ened Horse.
On Monday the three children of
Thomas Cloud, residing several miles
in the country, accompanied by the
housekeeper, paid visit to the grand
parents Of the children, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas N. IIooten, No. 2405 West
Second street At an early hour Monday
evening they started to return home,
and when near Silverbrook station the
horse became frightened, kicked the
carriage to pieces, and tho occupants
of the vehicle were thrown out and
down an incline of several feet to the
summer road.
The housekeeper was badly cut
about the head and her ear was cut
entirely through. She was also badly
bruised about the upper portion of the
body. The eldest boy, aged about IA
years, had his right arm broken and
sustained bad bruises about the head
and shoulders. The second boy, aged
about 10 years, was badly cut about the
head. He also sustained severe bruises
about the hips and side. The youngest
lad. aged 4 years, was badly cut about
the head, neck and shoulders, and also
sustained several cuts about the body.
His leg was badly bruised.
The children were conveyed TO the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hooten, and DIR.
Millard +. Corkran was called in. He
dressed the injuries and made the chill
dren as comfortable as possible. The
wounds and bruises, although severe,
are not considered fatal. 1t is not
thought that any of the injured have
received internal injuries,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
MEROL0 HANGED.
Executed Yesterday In tho Lackawanna
County j all.

Executed Yesterday In tho Lackawanna
County j all.
Associated Press Dispatcn ps speclal Wires
Scranton, Pa, July 1.-.Crezenzo
Merolo was hanged in the Lackawanna
county Jail at 1907 O'Clock this morn
ing for the murder of Emanuel Loro,
which was committed in Old Forge
township, June 18th, 1894. He mot
his death with stolid indifference. The
scaffold was an exact duplicate OF the
old Philadelphia scaffold. Only so wit
nesses, including the sheriff's jury,
physicians, deputies and newspaper
mon, were present. The drop fell in
less than two minutes after Merolo,
attended by two Italian priests,
mounted the scaffold. His neck was
broken and there was none Of the con-
vulsive twitchings usually seen at
hangings.
Merolo was the first person to be
hanged in this county, which was
There have been 81 murders committed
in the county since then.
The murder of Loro was most cold
blooded one. The men had quarreled
and Merolo, meeting Loro on the
street, drew revolver and fired
several shots, killing the latter almost
instantly. Merolo fled from this county.
Nothing was heard from him until a
year later, when man answering his
description was located in Boston. He
was arrested aud brought to Scranton.
where he was positively identified. He
was tried and convicted, the jury
being out an hour.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
CHICAGO CONVENTION.
Governor Matthews Boom for President
Launched To-day. .I.#-

Governor Matthews Boom for President
Launched To-day. .l.#
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, July 1.-The delegates
from North Dakota are expected to
opon their headquarters at the Palmer
House tomorrow. A number of the
Michigan delegates are already upon
the ground. The Nebraska men, who
were expected to make their head
quarters at the Palmer House, have
concluded to shift to the Clifton
House, and the rooms of the dele
cation are expected to be open to- day.
Two of the Southern States, Alabama
and Georgia, will be represented in
Chicago tomorrow.
The Georgia delegation, while un-
instructed, is said to favor Boies for
the Presidential nominee. Should
Boies fail, the delegation say, they
will vote for Gov. Matthews Of In
diana. Bland of Missouri is their
third choice. The delegation favors
free silver.
From Alabama will come big dele
cation headed by John b. Knox, chair
man of the State Central Committee.
The Alabama delegation, said mem
Der of it last night, who did not care
to have his name published, ia first
for Gov. Matthew'S. Then 1t is for
Bland. The delegation is uninstructed.
Notwithstanding the protestations of
Senator r-elect Money to the contrary it
is said the Mississippi delegation is
largely for Bland. Mr.. Money claims
that the men from the rolling water
State are for Boies, but several mem
bers OF the delegation declared last
night that Silver Dick" would be Its
first selection.
To-day the headquarters that the In
diana delegation have decided to main
tain for the Presidential candidate,
Gov. Matthews, will be opened and
the boom for that candidate will be
launched,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
Struck by nm Engine.

John E. Ryan of Camden, N j., had
narrow escape from being ground be-
meath the wheels Of an engine yesterday
morning at Fourth street and Railroad
avenue. Ryan was accompanied by
Edwin Forrest rnd James Conover Of
the Camden Wheel Club, The three
were returning homo from Washington,
d. O., where they had spent the past
week as the guests Of Mrs. Evelyn e.
#. Kammerer, sister of MIR. Forrest.
After having left the train arriving in
this city at 10 o'clock p. IN. yesterday
they proceeded on their wheels via
French street to Fourth, and thence
toward the steamboat wharf Mr..
Conover had crossed the track and
Messrs. Forrest and Ryan were follow
ing. Ryan who was last, did not pay
any attention to the gates heing down
and he was struck by the pilot of a
passing engine and thrown to the east
bound track. He sustained severe
bruises about the right side and one
pedal of the machine was broken off.
He was able to gather himsef up and
made his way to the boat unassi sted.
He will go to the Pennsylvania Hospis
tai to ascertain the extent of his in
juries,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
Sudden and Strange Disappearance oi
Engeno Johns from Leipsic.

sudden and Strange Disappearance OF
Engeno johns from Leipslc.
Eugene Johns, coored, who until
recently worked on the farm OF John
Carney, about half mile from Leipsic,
is missing, and for the past two days
his father, Samuel @. johns, who lives
near Dover, has been in ths city fol
lowing UP what is evidently a false
clue to his whereabouts
On Saturday week Johns and Carney
were engaged in loading hay on the
latter's wagon, and Carney accidently
ran one of the prongs Of his fork into
one of John'a hands. A painful injury
WAS inflicted, but it was given i'm
mediate attention and no serious re-,
suits were feared.
On the following day, Sunday, John
spent the day at the home of his
father, near Dover, and on Monday
morning left, evidently for the purpose
of returning to bis work on the Carney
farm. The elder Johns did not suspect
that anything was wrong until few
days ago, when he received letter
dated from this city and signed by
rs. G. w. Lee, Avenue 1916 ST., !"
stating that young Johns had come TO
this city suffering with the lockjaw
and that he had been admitted to a
hospital.
Tuesday the father came TO this
city with the intention Of finding his
son and ascertaining the extent Of his
trouble. He made inquiry at the hos
pitfalls, and was surprised TO learn that
the young man had not been heard Of
at either Of the local institutions. He
then tried to hunt up Lee, and again
he was unsuccessful. The name does
not appear in the directory and the
most diligent search failed to reveal
the whereabouts Of any such person.
The father then called on the
authorities and sought their assistance
in finding his son, but as far as is
known the young man has not yet
been located. The father is almost
worried sick, as he now fears that the
son has either been killed by somebody
or has died suddenly and that the
writer of the letter is endeavoring to
conceal the facts of which he is evil
IDENTIFY cognizant. An investigation is
now being made.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
IfaIus

CHEEHS-on June 25tn, 1895, James K Cheers.
CLoUD-on juno 2sth, 1926, Harriet E., wife oil
W. S. Cloud, aged 80 years.
RIDDLE--on June 2pth. 1896, Hannah. widow of
james Riddle. In the slst year OF her age.
RUE-on June aoth, 1896, Rachel, wife of George
IL. Rue.
SIIARP--on June cath, 1926, at her home. No.
1909 Tatnail street, Margaret D, widow of DR..
Solomon sharp.
wILLARD--ln this city, on June 18th. 1906, Will
liam j, Willard. son of James II, and sadie y.
Willard, aged months.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
A COMPROMISE PROBABLE.

Regular Republicans AGitated over the
Electoral and State Tickets.
A number Of down State Republicans
met yesterday at the office of AZ
Senator Higgins and discussed the
question Of compromise. They de-
cided to recommend to the county com
mittee, which meets here this after
noon, that no legislative candidates be
voted for at the delegate election.
They will also probably recommend
that the Regulars and Addicks men
agree on the Presidential electors and
probably the State ticket.
None of those In attendance would
say much, but they intimated that
they hoped for compromise.
j. Edward Addicks, who was in the
city, had nothing to say about the
matter
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
A SERIOUS ALrERoArIoS.
One Man Cut and Another Shot In til
-= West Yard.


West Yard.
A serious alteration occurred in the
west yard yesterday. A man giving
his name as John Martin and residence
as Chester, Pa, and lad aged about
10 years, generally known as "Chic"
Jones OF this city, became involved in
dispute in regard to the ownership
Of sandwich which Martin claimed
had been taken from his pockets while
he was asleep.
Martin caught Jones after chase of
several squares and they divided up
the morsel of food. Jones called. Martin
a hog. and the latter called Martin a
liar. Martin cut Jones with broken
table knife, and Jones produced a
small 22-calibre revolver and fred
three shots at Martin, one Of which
took effect in the left leg Eear the
knee A shirt belonging to COM
panion was torn up and used as
bardages on both parties. The
authorities were apprised of the
affair, but upon their arrival the
place was found vacated.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
Mlarrtaass.

ARMoR-TAYLok--At HockessIn, pel.. on June
2lth, 1896 by the Rev. John d. Blake, DAVIS
Arinor and Anna NJ, Taylor.
CLEMENT Juno cath, 1890, by
the Rev. John France, Max. Clement and Laura
NJ. Harvey, all OF this city.
SAYlLLE-LANE--AtN No. 700 Delaware avenue,
on June cath, 1896, by the Rev. William A.
Wailing, William G. Savlle and Maud Latti-
more lane, both OF this city.
OHL-WkTHERELL--on Wednesday even-
Ing June cath, 1896, at the residence OF the
BRIDES parents, No. 1890 Chestnut street. oy
tho Rev. Charles y. Hendricks, pastor OF
Covenant Reformed Episcopal Church, Mr..
Christian W. Viohl and Miss Annie d. Weth-
erell, both OF this city. t
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
Addicksites In sussex.

The Sussex County Republican Com
mittee met Tuesday at Georgetown.
The committee was controlled by
Addicks men and Dr. Caleb R. Lay
ton was elected chairman by vote Of
ID to 2. 1t is reported that the mem
bers were divided on some questions
and that two members walked out.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
Death of Mrs. hannah Riddle.

Mrs. Hannah Riddle, widow of James
Riddle. died Monday at Kentmere,
aged 81 years. Tho funeral will take
place from the residence of her son-in-
law, Mr.. William NJ. Field, this
afternoon. Interment will be private.
many years, her husband having been
wine Cotton Mills for long time.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
Death From Heat prostrntion.

Laurel, June 30. While hoeing in
his garden, to-day, Edward Harris
James was overcome by the heat and
found by his family in dying con-
dition. He expired after being re-
moved to tho house. Mr.. James was
60 years old, and a prominent farmer
and land owner
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
oharred yitb Iucendlar,.,n.

Elkton, Md, June 80. Sheriff Har-
vey I'll. Mackey arrested Frank E.
Smedley of Rising Sun, Md, last
night and brought him to Elkton Jail
on the charge of incendiarism. He
was given hearing this afternoon be-
fore Magistrate Nelson X. Warner.
The alleged crime was committed May
10th last, when it is charged, he tried
to burn his own house. He was held
under $500 bail for appearance at the
September term of court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
A Registrar for p, W. 8 u. Railroad.

At meeting OF the Board of Direc-
tors of the Philadelphia, Wilmington &
baltimore Railroad Go. held Tuesday
in Philadelphia, Robert H. Croft was
appointed registrar This Is new
office and the change took effect to- day.
The board also ordered change to be
made in the stock certificates 80 as TO
conform with the appointment.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
MIDDLETOII'N.
Special Correspond dence OF Gazotteand journal

Observation-Disclosures OF GHzbtIeHuu JUUThHI
Middletown, June 27-While play
ing in the kitchen ut the residence of
Davis Wilson, Tuesday, the 3.years- old
child of colored domestic employed
by Mr. Wilson upset pan containing
boiling water and badly scalded its
head and shoulders.
Mrs. Jacob S. Cochran possesses a
curiosity consisting of duckling with
three perfectly formed feet and legs,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
FATAL FIGHT IN a CH0RCH.
One Man Killed and Others Severely
Injured.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Indianapolis, Ind. July 1.-The
village of Farmland is geatly excited
over riot that occurred at the North
White River Church, after services,
last night, in which one man was
fatally stabbed and several others were
seriously hurt. M
When the congregation was passing
out John Moser and John j. Emer-
son, who have long been enemies,
scuffled and Emerson drew knife and
stabbed Moser several times. Friends
of the men went to their assistance
and the fight became general. Clubs
and pocket knives we're used.
When, the room was cleared Moser
was dead upon the floor, William Muir
ply had fractured skull, daughter
Of John Henderson was terribly bruised
by being tramped and her mother was
unconscious from fright. Others In
the congregation were bruised.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
sixty Pcnnla DrnMne,l.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
London, July LA special dispatch
from Cairo says the Egyptian govern
ment packet Rahmanieh, from Suakin
for Suez, has broken her shaft and
been wrecked on a reef. The dispatch
adds that 1T is feared GO people have
been drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
stricken With Paral,sls.

Mrs. George A. Rue is seriously i'll
and but slight hopes of her recovery
are entertained. She has attained her
10th year and was stricken with par
alsis on Friday last.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
peath Of ,John w, Mnrshall.

Crisfield, Nd, June 30. John W.
Marshall, the oldest resident in Girls
field. died last night He was So years
of age. He formerly resided on Smith 8
Island,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02

Mrs. Harriet Beeoher Stowe Dead.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Hartford. Conn, July 1.--Harriet
Beecher Stowe is dead,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
An Appointment. A

Acting Governor Watson has ap-
pionted Erdman Holman as mem
ber of the State Board Of Pharmacy.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02

Captain r. @. Shaw, First Artil-
lery, U. s. A., was placed on the re-
tired list Monday on account Of age. /.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02

The Hercules Torpedo Co. of this
city has been authorized to open a
branch office in Pennsylvania.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
philadelphla Di.rkots.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Philadelphia, July 1.--Wheat Nc. lower: No,
= Peansyiyania red In export elevator, 6SAc.;
No, red spotin export elevator, 6ia6lhc.
Corn. firm; No. 2for local trade, 34a35c.
Oats, firm; No. white, 2sc.; No.a white, alc.;
No. mixed, 20hc. 81
Bran, steady, unchanged.
Butter steady, falr demand; fancy Western
creamery, lo4o.; do. Pennsylvapta prints. l7c-;
do. do. jobbtng at 1Sa2lc.
Eggs, steady; fresh nearby. l2c.: do, Western,
IILc.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
BaItImore NIarkets,
Assoclated Press Dlspatch by special wires

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS biSputun w opooihi Wiros-
BALTIMORE, Nd, July 1.-Fiour, dull and
lower, Western family, sal6aa.4u; spring wheat
straight, s3.25a3.t0.
Wheat, tirmer: spot and month, eosa60Nc.;
August, 6ia8lAc; September, GiAa6i.f; South
ern wheat by sample, 5sa6sc:; do. on grade, 5S,S
a61hc.
Corn. steady: spot, saHaaesc: month. sega
39ssc.: August, 3es a32 j.; September, 3aAc. bid;
steamer mixod, 30Ai a31c.; southern white corr,
35c.: do. yellow corn, a5b aS6c.
oatssteady; NO. white Western, 22ka23c.;
No. mixed do, 20a21c.
Rye, inactive; No. . s5c, nearby; s7aSsc.
western,
Hay, quiet; choice timothy, sl650.
Cheese, firm, unchanged.
New York Markets.
Associated Press Dispatia by Special Wires
New York, jply l.-Flpur State and West
ern: quiet; Southern flour, easy.
Wheat, Septem Der, 6a9-16a63Ac.; December,
64SaG5ifc
Rye. quiet; No. 0 Western, SBa3T4c.
Corn, september, 3ik aSisit. l'
Oats, track white State and Western, 22a26c.
Beef, quiet. Pork, iriner: short clear S9a10. so.
Lard, hrmer: prime Western steam, st,20.
Butter, steady: state and dairy, l0al5c.; State
creamery, i1kaiblsc.; Eigins, i5&c.
Cheese, quiet; large 5Na6&c.; small, SAFE;
part skins, 2adhc.; full skins, l&a2c.
Eggs, steady; State and Pennsylvania, 1aalac;
Western, ION al2c.
Uay. dulL
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-02
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