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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
JouRNAI@WIIMINGaoN, JULY
THE nora nrRrr o4sn.
Father Rufe Has Something To Say Abou
Il prtxu Eissifara-

FNther Rufe Has something tO Say About
Prix. Fighters.
While on the stand In the Dougherty
case before Chancellor Nicholson We'd
nesday Father Rufe of Amber, Pa,
rotating conversation between Mori-
arity and him stated that Moriarity
said that DIR. Dougberty was crazy.
Upon cross ss-oxamination by Walter ii.
Hayes, Father Rufe stated that the
DOCTORS talk ABOUT prize fighters be-
came worse as time won't on. From
Dominick McCatferty, Dougherty
talked of Sullivan, OF Kilrain and
lastly of Moriarity. According to
Father Rufe, Noriarity was not as big
as tho other fighters mentioned.
Upon redirect examination by
William s. Hilles the witness said
that DIR. Doughsrty wanted him to
take charge OF his money, and give
him an allowance as Be was afraid all
his money would be stolsn.
In reply to Chancellor Nicholson
| Father Rufe told the conversation he
had with Dougherty at the Hotel Met
ropole, Philadelphia. Dougherty talked
about prize fights. spoke of adopting
| Moriarity's sister and wound up by
ga, ing that he would adopt the whols
Moriarity family.
| The only witnesses Thursday were
Professor" Nixey Lowell a professions
| trainer of Philadelphia, and james
Robbins of Penn's Grove, N. j. Nixey
testified that he had known the doctor
since 1883 and was with him 10 1883
at Atlantic City, at which time be WAS
taxing morphine in large quantities.
He was also with the doctor at Penn's
Grove from December, 1894, for about
six months, and the doctor's condition
was much worse than he had ever seen
it. Dougherty slept with a revolver
and knife under his head being afraid
of assassins Often at night Dough-
erty would leave bed to walk around
town and witness would follow him.
On one ucasion witness awoke to lind
the doctor with lance attempting to
cut himself. The lance was taken from
him. He considered that Dougherty
was out of his mind at that time.
Robbins testified that doctor would
invite him to call on special business
and when he went he found that the
doctor had no special business beyond
drinking whisky. After leaving the
room the doctor would forget that
Robbins was there.
Orphans court adjourned until July
1lth, when the time of further hearing
in the Dougherty case will be fixed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09


mented bis remarks by saying: This
Council is indebted to the tax collec
tors for their diligence in making an
extra effort to collect the back taxes.
We were materially assisted by them. ="
Yes" remarked President Baylis,
"Being member of the board of re.
vision, l had an opportunity to soc, and
l am confident they made an extra
effort to collect the back taxes. "
The present Council has done itself
proud in making such an excellent
showing. The greatest economy was
observed all the way through. The
members even considered that they
could do without printed manuals, and
none were printed.
A reporter of Every Evening, who
examined the list Of old bills, was sur
prised at some of them, which the
| former Council could have had nc
reasonable excuse for not paving. II
fact, the list is full OF surprises.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
MEAT INSPECTOR ELEcrED.
George Abeie Chosen by Council TO succee'
HtmseIf.


Himself.
George Abele was re elected meat in
spector for another term at Thursdays
meeting of City Council. He was
nominated by Mr.. Meauey, and Mr..
Messrs. Smith and Fisher were ap.
in favor OF Mr.. Abele. who was de-
clared elected by President Baylis.
The law and finance committees ro-
ported favorably on the peudiug ordi-
nance allowing the city solicitor to ap
point stenographer at an annual sal
ary of 5000, and on motion of Mr..
O'Neill, the ordinance was given the
second and third reading and was
adopted, after which it was referred to
Mayor Jeiferis for his signature The
monthly reports of Chief Engineer
Welde Of the Fire Department, Build
! ing Inspector Grubb, Coal Oil Inspec-
tor Kelly, Milk Inspector McMullen,
| the superintendent of the crematory
and the S. 2. G. A. trelative TO dogs,
horses and COWS, empounded, sold,
killed, &c. were read and accepted and
ordered filed. The report of tho S. T..
@. A. for the past IL months also took
the same course.
The bill of the S. p. G. A. for the
month ending June 18th, for services,
amounting to $3.50, was approved anc
ordered paid.
City Treasurer Adams reported re
ceipts as follows: From Tax Collector
Mitchell, 81, 600; Collector Sayers
81, 500; City Auditor Pyle, dog tax
SIG. 20; L. g. Kent, representing the S
p. o. A., money received from the sal
of and redemption of impounded ami
mails, s31. 70; Building Inspector Grubb
Sll0; Chief Engineer Wilson of tn
City Surveying Department, S32.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
tn n PBIIADELPHII.
Description of the New Atlantic City Rail
road Co. Ferry Boat.


road Co. 's Ferry Boat.
The side wheel steel ferry boat
Philadelphia, now in course Of con-
struction at the ship yard Of the
Harlan g. Ii Hollingsworth Co. for the
Atlantic City Railroad Co. will not be
launched on Saturday morning as has
been stated. The launch will take
place on Tuesday morning at 8 O'Clock,
when representatives of the company
will be present. Henry G. Morse, the
newly elected president of the company,
will also be present and look after
affairs in general. A description Of the
boat is as follows: Length over all, 1863
feet; beam moulded, 30 feet; beam
over guards, 55 feet 6 inches; depth,
13 feet; length of cabins, ,105 feet
steam steering gear; Jet condensing
engine, 4ix10 feet; wheels 10 feet in
diameter. One charcoal iron boiler
8 feet 0 inches in diameter, 20 feet
inches long, working at steam pres
sure Of 30 pounds per square inch will
supply the power for the boat and the
electric ligh tplant, nt,throughout. Tho yes
sci has one full deck with cabins on each
side on the guards, with open spaces
and gangways for wagons over the hui
of the boat. The wheel houses will bt
made of plate iron. Tho vessel wai
built under the supervision OF Herber
G. FELTON,, superintendent of tho At
lantic City Railroad Go. and i. "
Ellis, chief engineer p. Il Il. Rail
| road Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
BOATS IN COLLISION.
The Ulrica and Laura q. Come 1ogeths
In the ChrfstiRna.

The Ulrica and Laura 81. Come Together
In the Chrfstisna.
The fog on the Delaware and Chris
tiana rivers on Friday was trouble
some to mariners, Shortly before Z
o'clock the tug Laura b owned by
the Wilmington II Northern Railroad
Co., and the steamer Ulrica, owned by
the Wilmington & New Jersey Ferry
Co., came in collision opposite
Moore's shipyard. The Ulrica Hus-
tanned damages to such an extent that
she was compelled to go to the wharf
OF the w. 4 N. Railroad Co. for re-
pairs, which will be made to-day.
The boats were In mid stream and
tho tide was running out. The tug
Laura b. Captain Sparks, was going
out at a pretty fair rate of speed,
while the Ulrica, in charge of Captain
Chase, was coming from Penn's Grove
and had about 20 passengers on board.
She was running at the usual rate oi
speed and one whistle was sounded by
each vessel. Captain Chase was the
first man to 500 the Laura b. When
about 200 yards away he sounded two
whistles, which were not answered by
| the tug. The beats sheered and the
Ulrica was struck glancing blow by
the Laura B. on the starboard side.
About Is feet of the guard and tht
waist were badly broken. Workmer
made tho necessary repairs and thu
boat resumed her trips Frida,
evening at 6 O'Clock. The affair wai
very fortunate one, as nobody wal
hurt and tho tug was not badl,
damaged.
THE wANpA's NARROW ESCAPE.
The steam yacht Wanda of Phila
delphia, narrowly escaped being sunk
with pleasure party on board, in thu
Delaware river, off New Castle, OF
Monday night, and several OF the part,
were painfully injured in consequence
of a peculiar accident, caused by th
Wanda's venture to race with the biI
new German steamship Asturia at to
close range.
Suddenly both vessels came togethe
with crash and the Wanda rolle
over nearly capsi2ing and in this wa
she was carried along at full sped b
the Astnria until her engines wer
stopped. During this time the Wand
was rolled about in a lively manne
and her boats were torn of togethe
with the rigging. Several iron plate
ON the yachts side were also broken.
The Wanda arrived at the shipyar
of the Harlan a. Hollingsworth Cc
Friday morning fol- repairs.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
OYERTUR RS REFUSED.

Regular Republicans Say They Will Not
Join Hands With the Aadicksites.
The Regular Republican State Central
Committee, which met in this city We'd
nesday, decided not to accept the over
lures looking toward compromise,
which had been offered by the Addicks
faction. There was any amount of
argument at the meeting and some OF
the members ondeavored to convince
others that they could do nothing as
long as they fought Addicks, but the
majority could not see things that way,
and after tho meeting it was given out
that there will be two State conven-
tions, according to tho original pro-
gramme.
Tho Regular county executive com.
mittee mot Wednesday afternoon and
settled upon July 1lth us the date for
holding the delegate eIection and
Saturday, August lst. as the time for
nominating candidates for the General
| Assembly, members Of The Levy Court
and members of the county convention
| which is to name candidates for dele
gates TO the constitutional convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
New conclavr of Hoptn,np-h.

Delaware Concaye, Improved Order
of lIcptagophs. was instituted in
this city Thursday evening by Special
Organizer j. Ii. Primrose Its mem
bcrship exceeds 40. The officers arc
Past Archon, Ii. c. Conrad; Archon,
John W. Lawson; Provost, Aaron Lee
Secretary, j. W. Mackoy: Finaucier,
George II. Mccall; Treasurer, q. W.
Taylor; Frelate, james Il. Walter; In
spector, jacob Rebuan; Warder, NJ.
Wilson; Sentinel, J. +. Bradford
Lichtenstien and j. W. Aydon; Medi
cal Examiner, ". Il. Sherwood. Ad-
dresses were made by Mr.. Conrad and
others Supreme Medical Examiner j.
II. Christian, Supreme Organizer j.
W. Cruntt. Supromo Secretary S. II.
Tattersall aud Hon, Olin Bryan oi
Baltimore were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Licenses Granted,

The State Medical Council met in
the judges parlor at tho Court House
ON Friday and issued licenses to the
following persons who recently passed
successful examinations before the re-
spective boards: Licentiates of the
State Medical Board-William T.
Jones, Gumboro; II. W. Bryan, Will
minton; Malcolm s. Council, POGO
moke City, Md. 4; Cornelius Devices,
Camden; Joseph W. Bastian, FELTON, /;
Frank r. Palmer, Bridgvile. There
were three or 80 Ia per cent who
failed. Licentiates of the Homeopathic
Society-H. W. Howell, Thomas, o.
Cooper and @. F. Smalley, Whining
ton; William X. Messick. Georgetown
James L. Whiteman, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Alleged Misuse of the Malls.

Middletown, Nd, July 1.-waltor
Rohrer, a young man residing in the
vicinity of Bolivar, Middletown Valley,
WAS arrested this afternoon by gov
ernment detective Oh the charge, it is
said, of writing anonymous letters of
scurrilous character and of using can
celed stamps on letters. For some time
young daughter of Jonahs Brandon
burg of tho vicinity OF Frosttown has
been receiving scurrilous letters, and u
detective was employed to investigate
the case. More arrests are threatened,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
War Among BARRIERS.

1t is claimed that six or seven bar
bers keep their places of business open
on Sundays and that they not Only do a
thriving business by violating the law,
but also draw considerable amount of
Saturday trade from other shops. The
to break up this practice, and one of
them stated Friday morning that if the
violators do not heed the warming their
names will be handed to the chief
of police. The law-abiding BARRIERS are
contemplating forming an organization,
mainly for tie purpose of having vic.
lators prosecuted.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
catnrrh onnnot ne onrea

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot resch the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease. and in
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, aud acts directly on the. blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one Of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years. and is regular prescription.
1t is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly ON the mucous surfaces
The perfect combination of the two in,
gradients is what produces such wonderful
results in curing catarrh. Send for testi
monias. free.
4. j. CHENEY e CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 76c.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Two Lelres En,ertainea. .

The ladies' auxiliary of Delmarvia
Lodge. Brotherhood OF Railroad Train
men, Thursday entertained the ladies
of Liberty Bell and Columbia Lodges
of Philadelphia. The visitors were
mot ut tho Pennsylvania railroad sta
tion, after which they were escorted to
the rooms of the local lodge. in the
Humphrey Building. where AN enjoy
able afternoon was passed. Refresh
mgnts were served.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Presented win Gun.

The employees of the Edge Moor
Bridge Go. have presented to Henry G.
Morse, tho retiring president, hand
some cup containing the following in
scription Presented to Henry G.
Morse, president of the Edge Moor
Bridge Works, June 25th, 1896, by his
shop employees as a token of their aifec.
tion and esteem" " Tho cup was ac.
companied by letter in which the
donors manifested thcir esteem ant
affection for Mr.. Morse, who was
always held in the highest regard b,
all of his employees.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Officers Elected.

The following officers have been
elected by Eureka Council, Jr. o. U.
A. M. Councillor, }. W. Robertson /;
Vice Councillor, Ii. d. Paxson; Act
ing Recording Secretary. II. Hayes +;
Recording Secretary, M. Thompson
Financial Secretary, W. j. Downey I;
Warden, L. Y. Squib; Conductor, +.
Morrison; Inside Sentinel. O.. Marion
Outside Sentinel, J.. w. Wetherell ;
Trustee, L. W. Mcdowell
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Father Placidus' New Charge.

The Rev. Father Placidus. o. S. b.,
assistant priest at Sacred HcartChurch,
has been appointed one of the directors
at st. Anselm College, ut Manchester,
N. H., and will leave for his new post
OF duty on July 18th. The sodalitiet
and Young Mems Society of Sacred
Heart Church are planning to give
Father Piacidus u reception before his
unnartnre
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Denies Tho SLnrY.

John j. Cox of No. 2Ol4 Market
street, denies the story which has been
circulated to the eifect that party
was nearly run down by Royal Blue
train at Concord station on Tuesday
night. Mr., Cox is the watchman, and
no states that he was on the track
waving his lantern.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Feil mud I,rnl,e his Arm,

James Davis, Jr, Of No. 1917 West
Fifth street fell from wagon at
Fourth and Connoll streets Wednesday
afternoon and broke his arm. lie was
attended by DR.. McCaul!ey.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Insanity Cured by Surgery.

Prof. LIE Place of Philadelphia on
Thursday afternoon lectured before tho
trustees of the insane at Farnhurst
He told Of this method Of curing in
sanity by surgical operations. Ills
talk was most interesting and instruc-
tive,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
A ci,tid tsurneeI.

Maggie Robinson, a young daughter
of Daniel Robinson of No. Carpenter
street, was badly burned Thursday.
She played with matches and her dress
caught fire. DR.. Fahey was called in.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
nelararn Pensinns.

Mary T.. Davis of Smyrna, Annie
Booth of this city and Annie E. Pierce
OF Townsend have been granted origi-
nal widows pensions.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
ThIRUTE j. q. GAUsE.
Complimentary Resolutions Adopted by
Employees of the II. g. u. Company.

Complimentary Resoi ntions Adopted by
Employees of the II. g. u. Company.
In view of the retirement OF Mr..
j. Taylor Cause from the presidency OF
the Harlan & Hollngsworth Co.. a
large meeting of employees of the COM
pany was held on Friday, to take suit
able action thereon. A committee re-
ported the following resolutions, which
were unanimously approved:
At meeting of the employees OF the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Co., held on
the % day Of July, 1896. the following
action was taken relative to the retire.
ment of Mr.. j. Taylor Cause from the
presidency Of the company:
Whereas, Weshave learned with great
regret of the resignation OF Mr.. j. Tay-
lor Cause from the presidency OF the
company; and.
Whereas, He has constantly had our
welfare at heart and striven in every
way to promote our interests as en-
p!oyes;
Resolved, That while testifying to
his Kindly consideration for US on all
occasions, and to his fair and courteous
treatment in all our intercourse with
him, we extend to him assurances of
our high esteem and appreciation, end
wish him, in his private life, freedom
from care and long years of health and
| happiness.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
engruesed and signed by the commit
| toe, and presented to Mr.. Cause.
James Carmichael.
| Charles Wood,
Thomas Holt,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
To IimiId n Iiont House.

The Bachelor Boat Club is about to
be reorganizad, and it is the intention
OF the mombers to erect a boat house
near Gordon Heights Plans are already
under way.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Death of Mrs L.vina Nickarson.

Mrs. I.evina Nickerson, aged So
years, mother OF Benjamin Davis of
this city, died at Queenstown, Nd, !,
Monday. Her funeral took place Thurs
day. Interment was made near SIdlers-
vile, -.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Thomns u,rkIns Ipinrol.

Thomas Ilarkins fell from a cherry
troe ON his farm near Milford Cross
Roads on TuGsday aud injured his
back. A cash was also cut under his
left eye.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
oub,n Aid society sumner.

The Women's Cuban Aid Society is
making preparations to hold lawn
party and supper at tho residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Ii. Ward on the even
ing OF July 23d.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09

The steamer Brazil, coal laden, was
sunk in the Detroit river, at Amherst
burg, Wednesday, the suction of a pass
ing steamer causing her to strike on
rocks
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Charles Wood,
Thomas Holt,
Committee.

George Young, Secretary.
Friday morning, at l.30 o'clock, the
committee called upon Mr.. Cause, at
his office, and informally presented him
with copy of the resolutions. He
briefly returned his thanks for the
pleasant and unexpected compliment.
of the resolutions will be made later.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
purc,,asoa a i,oat.

John W. Hill Of Milford has pur-
chascd for sl2, 500, I, the three- -masted
schooner Joel Cook.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
ARLINGTON HOTEL
"a End Michigan avenu,

N71'f L
ATLANTIC CITY, ". u.
openevery day In tho year; u lrst.class hotel
every convenience; LOCO square feot sun parlor
in iuil view Of ocean. send for booklet.
HARRY W. PURCHASE,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
Those Graduated Therefrom
Wednesday Evening.
.ElGHTY-TWO DIPLOMAS AWARDED
The lnstitution's Largest Grad
G uating Glass.

A Vast Audience Including Many Proni-
mont Oitizsns, in Attendance An Excel
lent Programme OF Observation-Disclosures
by Vice Provost Fullerton of tho Uniyer-
sity Of Pennsyivania aud Others.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
Gladness Comes

MTith better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to u constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why IL is the only
remedy with millions of families, andi is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
| one remedy which promotes internal
| cleanliness without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. IL is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
| If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most slxillful
physicians, but If in need of u laxative,I
one should have the best, and with the|
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09
TAX RATE LIST.
The County's Financial Forecast as Made
out by the Levy Court.

--------- : OHt US itfU 'leFy OUHTts = n
The tax-rate List of New Castle
county as passed upon by the Levy
Court Wednesday. is as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-07-09

The presentation of prizes was an
interesting portion of the programme.
Principal A. Ii. Berlin made tho
speech in presenting the honor prizes
OF $40 gold pieces awarded by tho
Board of Education to the boy and
girl attaining the highest rank of the
thrne years. course. The prize winners
we're Ciaud NJ. Thompson, whose
average was $50 per cent, and Miss
Mabel +. Baird, whose average was
$40 per cent.
M.. Berlin also called Miss Clara v.
loft forward and presented to her a
prize ON account of her faithful attend
ance at school. She had been absent
once when sick, but outside of that
had nevor been marked absent or tardy
| through her whole course.
Thomas II. Sterling and Nellie II.
Mclntire received tho Morning News
prizes. Edgar NJ. Hopes, the genial
manager OF tho News, made tho speech
in which no gave credit to all the local
papers for thor interest in the public
schools. He also impressed upon parents
| that it was their duty to cooperate
with the teachers. Mr.. Sterling re-