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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
SUICIDE OF EMMA ROBB.
She Killed Herself by Inhaling Gas in New
York CITY.

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Emma Robb, former resident Of
this city, committed suicide on Tues.
duy night at her flat, No. 1863 West
Fortieth street, New York City, by in
haling gas through tube. Whom found
there Wednesday morning the end Of the
rubber tube was still in her mouth,
and ono hand clasped a whisky bottle,
half empty.
According to the story Of Robert
Wise, who lived in the fiat, Mrs. Robb
left this city with him a year and a
half ago, just after the death of her
husband. Drink, il said 10 have ruined
her in the first place and drove her to
suicide at last.
She and her relatives became ca.
tranged five years ago in Wilmington.
After that she tried TO kill herself
twice.
Wise says he was bartender in
Wilmington when he mot her. Mrs.
Robb had been drinking lute into
Monday morning and awoke miserable
and despondent to drink again. Her
companion says she emptied five bot.
ties before he retired. Wise awoke al
10 o'clock yesterday morning, and find,
ing tho parlor doors closed suspected
that something was wrong. Then he
entered tho room where he had left her.
She had been dead for hours.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
nAMILroN DIssr0N DE4D.
Died Unexpectedly Wednesday Evening Of


Philadelphia, April 80 NM Hamilton
Disston, a widely-known saw manu-
facturer, was found dead in bed at his
home, in this city, shortly before mid.
night last night He attended meet
ing of tho directors of the National
Saw Co., in Newark, N. J., yesterday
and returned to this city early in the
evening, apparently in his usual health,
His family went TO the theatre, and
when they returned home the awful
discovery Of Mr.. Disston's lonely death
was made. He had been under treat
ment for heart trouble for some time
and this malady undoubtedly caused
his death.
The deceased was known all over the
country as loader Of tho Republican
party. lIe was recently elected dele
gate to the st. Louis convention from
the Second Congressional district Of
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

for expenses, was available. From
Roedy Island to Liston's Point is
slightly moro than five miles. When
the present contract is completed a gap
OF two milos between the upper and
lower dikes will remain. Eventually
the gar may be closed and the dixie
raised to one foot above high water
mark. An opening may be left in the
wall for the benefit of Appoquinimink
river and Blackhrd creek.
Senator Gray will back up his proviso,
however, when the bill comes before
the Senate, and Delaware NAV yet
escape whatever evil effects might be
caused by the completion of the dixie.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Imprisoned for Assault.

Henry Norris, coIored, pleaded guilty
in the municipal court on Monday
to committing an assault and battery
on Patrick j. Diamond, in the latter
saloon, on Saturday night Diamond
i9-tiied that there was trouble over
paving for drinks and when he (Dia.
mQndl protested the negro assaulted
hlm. Norris.claimed that he was assault
ed, first but his statement was not
sunsiantiated aud he WAS sentenced to
three months Imprisonment and was
required to pay fine of 50. lie
served time on former occasion for
the Same offence.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Kent Liquor L,csn.,,

At the general sessions court of Kent
county, which closed last wcak. tho
following liquor licenses weic gran,cds
Marln r. smith, Armstrong 4 Sparks
and tohn G. Blizzard, Smyrna; Alex
andor Newman and William 4. william.
ss99n, Harrington; Frank H. liramlich,
Edward Call and Mcssrs. Jierrn a
Plea4anton, Milford; Lucius y Camn.
bell Woodland beach; William q.
ii'rice, Camdon; ,lohn NJ. huul and
Wilkinsan y Wilkinson, Doycr IUhn
r. Golrs'nrpugh, Clayton; lIorar, T..
Pugh, loIalc; Frank Brockaun ana
Eusehy j. E9uden, llolton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
N.,v nnsniinl Nnrse.

Miss Maud Boyd, nurse at the Della
ware Hospital, who resigned last week
to accept a like situation In the
Howard Hospital in Philadelphia, left
Sunday for her new post Of duty.
Miss Schade, former nurse, has been
appointed to succeed her at the Della
Mare HoanitaI.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
shot tnki,oIc..

James Harris conrad. Was discovered
TRYING TO loot the chicken housc of
George Cout,s about two miles from
Wouiside, Sunday night, and for Ei4
trouble he received tie greater mari of
thr contents of a charge Of No. < shat
in the loft log and thigh administered
by tho owner of thu roost. Harfi.
claimed that he was drank and wanted
some place Ia sleep. lie is not seriously
injured but will not nttnmpt to stcaI
chickens for while at least.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
RAILROAD COYs0LIDArloS.
Meeting of the "Pennsy'H" Lines in south
ern New Jersey.

Philadelphia, May 9. The various
railroads in Southern New Jersey con.
troled by the Pennsylvania railroad
were merged into one corporation at a
Meeting in Camden to-day. Tho new
railroad is 10 be known as the West
Jersey & Scashore Railroad Co.
The companies merged are the West
Jersey, the Camden & Atlantic, tho
West Jersey & Atlantic. the AlIoway &
Quinton, tho Philadelphia, Medford &
Marlton and the Chelsea branch Tho
stock OF the various companies was
taken up and now stock, amounting to
S4, 900, 600, was issued TO replace it.
The merging OF these roads will re-
duce expenses in the clerical depart.
ments and simplify the keeping Of ac.
counts
George B. Roberts is president Of tho
newly formed company and United
States Senator William J. Scwell is
vice president and general manager.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Dancing lIn.ter Carnsn,o,

The West Chester Republican on
Saturday contained the following
Prof v r. Carpenter the Downing.
town dancing master, who dieapnearpd
from his home some DAYS apo. haa beon
heard from, He il il Rockland, Dela
ware ana Is working in a paper mill
mere. Nlrs. Carpenter who is still IN
boWAlDsiawn, believes that her nus.
nan9 Is Of unsuund mind \ few
wfe.3 ata he threw an open razor at
her striking her in VIZ head and N.
iilctin9 a painful wFui. Steps viii
Pc tahen to secure h.m, 10 ascertain II
be is Hrntally unAqlHnap0i.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

A woman never really knows the
meaning of happiness and content
until she is the mother Of healthy.
happy child. The health of the child
denends on the health of the mother,
both before and after birth. Most ali
Of woman's weakness and particularlv
the weakness that most strongly in
iuenres the health or children, comes
from somo arrangement or disease of
the distinctly lemiunc organs. Dir.
l'ierce'7 Fayorte Prescription will
cure troubles Of this nature 1t should
he taken regularly by every woman
during the entire rorial or CESSATION.
y gives strength h al. the organs in.
yolvcd, lessons tla r4ins Of Childbirth
and insures the h.ath OF both mother
and child.
send 2l one-crut 4r3Wps to cover cost
Of mailing only, aEl raroiyo FREQ couy
II 2r. pierce's NJ nal Adviser Adj
CmH5 Worlds 7ausary Medical
Association, Bu@ " 4.
c, i. JACK will oo5ahly race for
cash prizes durin. tic summer.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
nnnI.n,,r .I.,,.r.,..u

Two boys and two girls, ranging in
age iF4m q to 10 years, who recently
LOST their parrnis in Fcxas, passed
through This city on Saturday after
noon on route from Dallas to Philadel-
phia. They will 60 10 their grand
PARENTS in Scotland. They are travel,
lng alone and are being looked after
by officials Of Adams Express %.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
peInware nny nntel pestrored.

Bridgeton, N, j., May 4. 4.-The For.
tesque House, an old and popular ro.
sort on Delaware bay, was destroyed
by fire late last night. Proprietor
Herbert Garrison and his family es-
capped but they saved nothing except a
small quantity of clothing. The loss
is estimated at Sl2, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
vnnrhees. I,nmley Nnntinl..

The wedding Of Miss Sadie +. Rawley
OF Smyrna and Flwood B. Voorhees, Of
Philadelphia took place at tho resi-
dcnee Of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goetee,
No. 1901 Gmarl avenue, Philadelphia,
ON Wednesday evening. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. L. NJ. Nc
CliutOuk,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
sales by the sherlm.

Sheriff Gillis On Saturday sold two
properties 10 clear up the titles. A
farm Of 10 acres, in st. Georges hun.
dred, tho property Of Richard Eaton,
was purchased by l.. g. Vandccrift
for Sl0u. g. y. Evans purchased for
sl,235 q house near Newark owned by
Andrew l.. Fisher.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Ihrown From 1 rraln.

William Smith. aged lG years, re-
siding in Browntown, was thrown from
a car in the west yard Monday morning
and sustained a fracture of the left
arm and was badly bruised about tie
body. llo was ia en- to his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Dep,ty RerI.tarof,y,,.

p. Taylor Bradford has been ap-
pointed deputy register of wills by
Register alvin W. Crossan. Mr.. Brad
ford has had about six years expert
enc IN tho Office and will prove a com
petrnt official. lie will enter upon his
duties on June 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Communication Tickets.

The Wilmington Steamboat CO., has
offered to the public a special passen-
ger rate, J0-trip communication tickets
for SC. and good for one year and 20
trip ticket for s3, good for the use OF
any member of the family or servant for
one wear also
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
old Relic,

S. v. Comegys, living at No i0s
Union street, a few days ago, while
looking through some old papers.
found y. y =. Railroad Co certifi.
cate for : dated January LIST, lsll.
ile also has in his possession SO, coo Of
Confederate money.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Eirn Near snrntora.

Saratoga, N. Y, May 4.-Fire has
the Adirondack Hotel, the
Emerson Bank. the Music Hall and
several residences and stores at War
rensburg, Warren county, entailing a
loss of $50, oo0 which is partly insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
Have you Eaten too Mneb ,
rake norsfora,s Ac,d rhospl,nte.

''1'f'- 1E"I7I''IFF-H FtNTFI I-HWNTTINFes
People impose on the stomach sometimes
giving it more than il can DO lInrsforu's
helps to digest the food. and puts the stomach
into strong and healthy condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Session
Held Thursday.
THE QUESTION OF FREE BATHS
Presentation of the Board of
Health's Report.

The Ofiices Of the City onicIaIs TO Close Mt
Noon on Saturdays During the Ensuing
Five Months-The Condition OF the FL
nances OF tho City.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Ensign l.. Q. Bertolette, U. S. N,
is visiting his parents in this city. He
will join tho batteship Massachusetts
in July.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
srl.ndih Mnrl,..nn.1,.

t#l!ve nasterrioe4, c1ries of recent
CRAVINGS in the l4aa 57 lIomejournal,
nave been issued f-1m I'D lGbn M
lll'Eer7 press and circulated throughout
this and other u1,ries Tbs Tor,t'
mansbip is excr,laas,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07
AInrrn L,nnrl, 49,

Present indications point 10 A largo
peach crop in Delaware, probably one
of the largest for several years. and
already growers are considering tho
shipping question.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Henry Ilna. u " & H. raflr,ad
nassasemaster has invented ..yc.e
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-05-07

Z. H. JACK will nrnhanly race fol
cash prizes durin. tic summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
THEY PACKED THE STAIRS.
Two Hundred Poor People are Given
Something by Police Matron
Thorpe.

Over 200 people, poor in this world s
goods, yesterday went to the police sta
ton to receive clothing and provisions
from Police MatrOn Thorpe. All day they
came. There were old, feeble men and
women, and young children, most all Of
whom looked as if their bodies had not
been well nourished by plenty of good
food. To each deserving person was Civ
en- something Patrol Driver Bundy was
apples and other vegetables and Mrs
Thorpe gave out clothing
The proportion was about four to one
of colored people who sought aid All
were given something. The distribution
was made the police commissioners
room, over the court room The narrow
stairway was crowded and numerous
rows occurred in the lower hallway
among the people, who tried to gain
places.
One old colored woman was pushed
about by rude young people and she rem
onstrated- By way Of argument she
swung her fists around two or three times
and cleared way about her. 4 JUS
tell yOu,' said she, "des heah chilluns is
too rude to live. Heah a poOah ole
woman like me being pushed about. 1
cant stan it. Now, stan back dere.
Chile. III mash yOuah mOuf 70 you eff
yOuah keeps on. Heah." and again she
swung her arms and there was a. space
rapidly cleared about her.
i saved plenty of things for sick peo-
my direct charge said Police MatrOn
Thorpe. The people of Topeka have in
deed been generous this year in their do
nations to the poor. for the amount of
provisions and clothing furnished has
been surprising.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
A LUMP ON THE BRISKET
Among Cattle Takes the Live Stock
Commission to Winchester.

Chairman j. w. Johnston of Hamil-
ton, Secretary j. B. Vincent of Hutch
insOn and John J. Brown of DelphOs,
constituting the state live stock SAM
tary commission, went to Winchester
this morning to investigate a peculiar
disease which has appeared among some
cattle recently shipped into Jefferson
county from No Mans Land
After examining the detailed explana-
ton Of the seeming origin of sickness
among the cattle as furnished by the
owner Chairman JOhsntOn said last
night that he did not feel that there is
ing to indicate that the disease is either
dangerous or Infectious
1t seems that after a few days feed
ing the cattle take sick and huge Jumps
form upon the brisl1et, that part of the
animal which extends from the fore
legs back to beneath the ribs.
Chairman Johnston stated that this
is an entirely new form of disease, if
disease it be, to him.
Last week the mem berS of the com
mission went to Thomas county, called
by a number of complaints with refer
ence to sickness among horses which
appeared to be quite general and in
many instances fatal
An investigation showed that those
who had lost horses had been feeding
them sod corn, which was quite wormy
This" said Mr.. Johnston, would kill
any kind of an animal if continued for
any great length of time"
After making their examination the
members of the board recommended
that care be more generally exercised
in the feeding of the stock, and the sick
ness has almost entirely disappeared.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
SPAIN'S ALLIES.
What Nations Would Help Her
Against the U. S.
Austria Would Be Sure to Take
Her Part.
OTHERS UNDECIDED.
France and England Will Wait
For Developments.
Italy Offers to Promote Peace
full Arrangements.
OTHERS UNDECIDED.

London, Dec. 29.-The Paris CORE
spondent of The Times this morning re
news his surmises regarding opposition
py European powers TO Intervention by
the United States in Cuba. He says.
The Austrian court and the govern
ment have long been uneasy over the
attitude of American jingOism towards
spain, and such uneasiness has long
been the subject of diplomatic talks.
The Queen Regent of Spain is one of the
most beloved princesses of the Aus
trian house The love and respect She
has won from the Spaniards have
strengthened the affections reserved for
her in her own family, and there win be
no hesitation in demonstrating that at
lection whenever it become a question
of defending the interests of the cOun-
try whose honor she protects, with I'M
mixed enthusiasm, and which has be-
come as dear to her as if she had been
born on its soil"
The Chronicle suggests De BloWitz $
unfOunded statement of Saturday that
the government had made representa-
tiOns to Washington protesting against
Intervention in Cuba may have origi-
mated in one of the periodical perturba-
lions from the German Emperor con
corning the affairs of the world, which, =
says The Chronicle, failing better
government, he takes under his care
We believe the French foreign office
has been sounded in regard to Cuba IN
an anti-American sense, but anything,
like concerted action on such a subject
is out of the question"
The Chronicle has a Rome dispatch
which says: Spain has questioned Eng
land, France and Italy as to their at
titudes in the event of a war between
Spain and the United States. France
and England replied indefinitely that
everything depends on the course Of
events.
Italy offers to assist in producing ami
cable arrangement without promising
to support Spain against the United
States I am Informed negotiations
are continuing between Spain and the
European cabinets The vatican alb
soluteIy favors the Spanish cause King
Alfonso has written a Christmas auto
graph letter to the president for his
6,.av ers for the success of the Spanish
army
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
HIS FAYORITE NEPHEW
Was Pretty Tipsy But ''Dad" Stood
By Him.

Patrolrnan Ewing yesterday after
noon found J. w. owens, man OF -
wears wandering about the streets IN
North Topeka but with little purpose,
but wishing peace on earth, good viii
to men" IN other words, he was intoX-
icated.
The officer put him under arrest and
called the patrol wagon soon after
wards Owens uncle.a neat looking old
gentleman with gray hair, VINO USED 10
be an employee at the Topeka insane
asylum, appeared and the two hau an
affectionate meeting.
Dad, will you stand by me?" asked
Owens as he swayed to and fro in his
brave efforts to brace up.
Yes" replied the uncle petting his
Maynard relative. III see you through
with it.
The crowd. as usual. had collected.
The patrol wagon arrived and Owens
was led to it.
pad, amt you coming over with
me2" said he.
Yes lad: I'll go with you. Get in
At the police station Jailer Disbrow
What's your name?"
20. that's for you to find OUT said
Owens.
Tell him." suggested his old uncle.
My name is J. W Owens"
He was registered on the red book
and a search was made Of his clothing.
Then the jailer led the way to the jail
room and Owens said;
Dad, amt you going to stand by
me2'
yes. lad: I'll do it. III go on your
bond" said he.
Owens was locked in
Let me go and say good bye to him.
won't you?" asked the uncle. He is
my nephew, and I think as much of
him as if he was my own SON You see
he drank some, and he got a little too
much. I will come back after While
and take him home"
Then he went in and babe his relative
oh nd 1nf ri
ter he came back and put up a bond for
him and took him home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
PLAGIARIZER'S RETREAT.
Are Any Original Orations Ever Writ
ten by Washburn ContesteesP

1t is usually about this time in the year
that the two factions at Washburn col
lege begin their fighting. They carry it
on as far as possible in the college and
finally end up in the courts Last year
judge Hazen was called upon to decide
the contest between the two paper lac
tons respectively the Washburn Re-
porter and the Washburn Mtd-COntinent-
This year the fight has been renewed
and although it has taken somewhat
different start vet the indications are
that it is a revival of the old fight
Al the local OratOrIeal contest held
November 27 p s Elliott won, thereby
emitting him to represent Washburn IN
the state Oratorical contest 10 be held IN
Topeka in February
But Paul LOveWell, son OF Prof Love
well. discovered that Elliott had plagiar-
lied and at a mass meeting OF the stu
dents. held i'm the college chapel the rae
ulty was asked to appoint q committee 70
Investigate the charges Ihey met ana
recommended that Elliot be requested to
resign as they had found that he haG
plagiarized his Grafton from q recent NUNS
Der of the American Magazine OF C1VlcS-
Soon after the college opens next week q
mass meeting of the students viii be held
at which the matter viii be discussed. J.
w. Newell won second place in the con
test and the honor would fall to him.
But the scheme which seems apparent Is
that LOveWen is a Mid-COntinent man
man. tit is more than probable that the
fight viii become so bitter that no repre-
sentatiVes VIII be sent to the state con-
test An instance of the feeling was
of Cyrus Leland. who was q leader in the
Reporter faction gave up his intentions
of going to the state university at Law
renee because he said that the fight would
come up during the next year, and he
wanted to be in it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
FREAKS FOR PARIS SHOW.
a Scheme for an Artificial Niagara at
the 1900 Exposition-

New York. Dec. 29-The members of
a commission appointed to inquire into
the proposition for embelliShing ana
making marvellous the Paris exposition
of 1900 have just settled down to bust
ness, and from the nature of a few OF
the schemes upon which they have been
called to pass judgment. it is probable
that their minds will be in danger before
the adjournment.
There are in all 227 propositions to
consider, most of them marked by the
same characteristic freakiShneSS. The
imaginative minds of men and women
in both hemispheres have been stretch
ed to the limit to devise queer schemes
The propositions come from the United
States. Australia, South America and
India.
The idea that the commissioners con
cede as being the most remarkable en-
anates from an EngliShman- With a
lack of patriotism not common with
John Bulls sons. he comes to America
for his novelty. He proposes to embel-
lish the exposition with a cataract
built on the exact lines of that at Nj
agara, with real water falling from a
height equal to that of the Eiffel tower.
He explains very ella bOrately how his
plan can be engineered. First, the fOun-
dation of the cataract must be
laid out in massive masonry, the lines
following those of the natural Niagara.
Then when the framework, so to speak,
is completed. all that is necessary is to
turn the Seine from its course to supply
the water. The idea is attractive
one. and might be practical bic with pro
ey but it is too freakish even for an
exposition commission to consider fav-
Orably. and has been sidetracked be
yOnd REDEMPTION
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
The Ideal Paracea-

James L. Francis, alderman. Chicago.
SAYS: q regard Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery as an ideal panacea for coughs.
colds and lung complaints. having used
ii in my family for the past 1--WE years.
to the exclusion of physicians prescrip-
lions or other preparations.
Rev John Bergus, keokuiz Ia
writes: Z have been minister of the
Methodist Episcopal church for 50
wears or more, and have never found
ANYTHING so beneficial or that gave me
such speedy relief as DR.. Kings New
Discovery Try this ideal cough rem
edy now. Trial bottles free at J. K
Jones drug store, Fifth street and kan
sas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-12-29
CARL VROOMAN WED.
Vice President Stevenson Gave the
Bride. Miss Scott. Away.

St. Louis, Dec 29.-The most notable
society event of the season was the
wedding of Miss Julia Scott of this city
and Mr. Carl Vrooman of Baltimore
at the residence of the brides sister.
Mr.. VrOoman, a Harvard college grad
uate and ex-president of the inter-cOl-
legiate debating society, is one of the
six Vrooman brothers, who are Well
known as orators.
Vice President Stevenson gave the
bride away A reception followed the
wedding ceremony, at which a. great
number Of prominent people We're pres
ent.
The guests from out of the city in
cluded Vice President and Mrs Steven
son. Mrs Louis Y Stevenson and Miss
Fuller daughter of Chief Justice Fuller.
all of Washington, D. c.; Senator and
Mrs. John Q. Black and daug liter of
Chicago, and SignOrina IDA of Naples.
italy.