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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The health officials have great deal
of trouble to find owners of some OF the
vacant lots upon which weeds ara grow
ing, aud the summer may lie nretty
we'll gone before tho weed nuisance 10
euti,ely overcome. One lot Is owned by
resilient Of China, another by resi-
dent of India. and some of the owners
live in remote sections of the United
States. One lot on Delaware avenue
was down ON tho books as being tho
property of W. S, Craig of Philadel-
phia. That gentleman was notified. and
he replied that he did not know he
owned the lot hut would be willing to
abate the nuisance provided tho city
would give him the deutl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
cRoQuEr cnAMpIoxsnir

of Chester County to be Decided ON the
Wilmington Clubs Grounds.
The last five games of tho series OF
croquet for the championship OF Chss.
ter county, between Messrs. Wagner
and Hunter OF the Spring City CLUB,
and Webb and Vau0sten of the West
Chester organization, will he played in
this city on Tuesday, august 3lst. All
arrangements for tho match have been
made. Each team has won five games
aud tho series to be played will decide
the matter. The Wilmington Croquet
Club grounds are on Washington street
between Ninth ana Tenth.
Tho grounds at Wilmington, says
tho West Chester Local News of yester
day, "are those of the association Of
that place and are perfect rs provided
as the rules, being among the finest in
this section of the country. They were
proposed by the West Chester players
and those Of Spring City have accepted
the proposition and proposei the date.
VEST Chester this morning accepted th,
date aud tho games will be played ai
above stated. Neither oil the teams
will SEQ the grounds until the day o
tho match ami therefore Eeitber will
have the advantage of knowing any
| thing about them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
ANAnnon. ESCAPE.
Pastor Montgomery'A thr,iiing Experience
Near Pouehkeepsir, y. \.

a dispatch from Poughkeepsie. N.
", says. The Rev. William Mont
gomefy Of Wilmington, Del. who is ~
guest OF W. u. Van Wegenon, at Salt
Point, had narrow escape from death
on Friday in the waterfall, over which
George Drnpcr, hia wife and child we're
swept few weeks ago.
Mr.. Montgomery, who is an athlete
and oarsman, went in small boat for
row on the Mil Pond above the
waterfall. There had bean a heavy
rain the day before, anil an unusually
outlet through the narrow channel.
As in the case of the Diapers, Mr..
Montgomery careleHsly rowed almost to
the brink of the fall aud turned the
boat hroadsids to test the strength OF
the current. In an instant the boat
was whisked Off by the flood toward
the falls, and tine occupant became
aroused TO his peril.
lie tried to stay the progress of the
boat, hut at this critical moment the
oars slipped from the oarlocks anu the
craft made for the brink. The boat
was not far from bukhead on one
side OF the dam. and Mr.. Montgomery,
with desperate effort, leaped ont and
grasped the slippery side Of the bulk
head. The boat went over the dam and
on tbs rocks below, while the boatman
hung with doubtful grip on the tim
beers above until rescued.
1t is thought the Rev. I. e. Mont.
gomery, pastor of Olivot Church, 10 re-
forred TO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Is. Frank Mcdaniel, who has charge
OF the arrangements for the bicycle
moot at the Delaware State Fair at
Fairview Park, Dover, ON Thursday
afternoon, September 10th, has issued u
circular concerning it. Entries close
SeDtomber 9th and may ho made
through MIR. Mcdaniel. Two hundrad
dollars in prizes will he offered. Four
events are on the list ono IN lie
handicap, in which the prizes will lie
diamond ring valued at $2j; diamond
stud Sl5; diamond cuff buttons $40. and
diamond scarf pin, So; five mile handi-
cap, prizes. diamond ring, valued at
SO; diamond stud, $50; diamond cuff
buttons, Sl2. 80: and diamond scarf pin,
81. 80; ono half mile for State cham.
pionship, prizs gold medal; one mile,
oren to wheelmen of Kent county,
prize watch. Tho meet has heen sane,
toned by tho Il. a. W. racing board
and l.. A. W. rules will govern it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
A STIR AMONG WHEELMEN.
some OF the Local Rhcing Men Accused OF
Violating the Amateur Rules.

SUNNI VI hno ttoChi ANhCiuI Nteh Acphstu Va
Violating the Amateur Rules.
There is big stir among local racing
whenlmen over an investigation which
in now being made by Chairman Mott
of the League of American Wheelmen's
racing board Some time weak before last
Mr.. Mott received at his Office in Bal
timore information that a number of
local racers were heing either directly
or indirectly compensated for pacing,
which was in violation OF tina amateur
rules, and Saturday wRels mailed letters
to Frank NJ. Boyle 4. j. Gillop, j.
Q. Cooley, W. K. Cooley add Clar
ouce and Fred Elliott. in which he gave
zach man II questions to he answered
within 80 days. 1t would he necessary
TO make replies within the specified
time, or those who failed would stand
suspended for 80 days, during which
time further investigation would he
made. II the charges were found to be
true the guilty racers would be placed
in the professional cluss.
From what can be learned there IN
very little foundation for the charges
against any of the men, and 1t is 10
leved all OF them have made replies to
| the questions asked and forwarded
| their answers TO Baltimore. Last Satur-
/ day MIR. boyle received postal card
from Chairman Mutt, Informing him
that his answers we're entirely satisfac-
tory and bis standing will not be fur
ther questioned. 1t ia also understood
that one or two of the others havo TO.
ceived similar replies, which is OK.
tremely gratifying.
IL ia not dentinitely known who gave
Mr.. Mott the information. hut the &C
cused whselmen arc agitated over the
affair and some of them are talking OF
making an investigation themselves ia
ascertain il possible who brought
charges against them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 90. National
Republican managers arc preparing for
campaigns in half dozen States where
local elections are TO he held this fall.
Henry G. Payne, national executive
committeeman from Wisconsin. Charles
G. Dawes of Illinois, Col. W. A. Rand
of Wisconsin, e. v. Smalley of ths
National Sound Money League. George
E. Roberts of Iowa and S. a. Perkins,
private secretary to NJ. a. Hanna aud
assistant secretary of the national Re.
publican committee are 10 the city and
two conferences have been held with N.
j. Bowling, secretary Of the National
Republican League. regarding the
policy Of the various State campaigns
In which the election of United
States Senator is at stake. Two in
formal conferences have been held,
which were participated in by Henry
G. Payne, Col. Rand, Charles q.
Dawes, President Perkins of the Col.
leRe League and Secretary Bowling, al
which Mr. Dowling's plans for league
work in the various States where loca
campaigns ere on were discussed.
The conference, az which tho planl
OF the league will be determined, vii
take place as soon az Major Charlsi
Dick Of Ohio, secretary of the Repuh
lican national committee arrives. Mr.
Dick stands very close TO Senator
Hanna and will represent the nationa
chairman in the conference. ON
feature of especial moment in the con
ference will DO the Ohio campaign
The situation in Ohiu is a pecula
one, and it is tho desire of those il
the councils of the party that no mis-
take shall be made. What part, /
any, the Republican League will tax
in the elections in Virginia, Kentucky
Maryland and Massach usetts will ais
be determined at the coming meeting
Early in July Secretary Bowling an
General McAlpin, who was at the tim
president Of the league, perfected a
arrangement with Chairman Ham
which practically placed the league j
the relative position nf an auxiliary {
the national committee, but under il
immeGiste direction. This was done I
avoid any clashing of purposes, as ha
bsen the case in previous years. 1t
considered probable this plan wi
again he adopted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Al physicians, clergymen, mid wives
and undertakcrs are required to regis
ter their names in the office Of tho re-
Corier Of ueuts nf the county in which
person or persons may then reside lses
Chapter Isl, Vol. XVI. Laws Of
Delaware, Revised Code, page dO5,
raaasd AT Dover April TIN, 1881. Tins
law will ie enforced against all who
neglect aud refuse to comply by Sop.
remer LIST, 1887. The fine is $40 and
cost, the one half to the state anil the
other half u tho person who shall sue
Tor tho same T.. u. Frazer,
Secretary Stato Board Of Heath.
Wilmington, Dell. Aug. 18th, 1881
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Crescent Beach, Mass, Aug. q. -
What the police believe 70 be murder
was brought to light today by the dis
covery of the body of man, hearing
several ugly cuts and bruises about thu
head and face. on the sands between
Oak Island and the Point Of Pines. A
bundle Of papers was found nvar tho
Of his nocl,ot. Among hem HT was a GER GER.
in the name of Patrick Murphy, pri-
yate, Go. d, Fourth Massach uaetts In
fantry, and containing record show.
ing that Murphy was admitted to the
home on March 25th and discharged on
August 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Two Young seminarians mt St. Josepi's,
Clayton TO be Raised to the Diaconate.
During the vacation season 10 young
men, who are preparing themselves for
the priesthood in the Roman Catholic
Church are located at st. Joseph's In.
dustria Village at Clayton. Eight OF
them are students of the Epiphany
Apostolic College, Baltimore, ana the
other two are students of ST. Joseph "a
Seminary, Baltimore. All students OF
these two institutions prepare them
selves for work among the colored peo-
pie. On September 9th the two young
seminarians, who are now sub -deacoEs,
will be ordained deacons at st. Joseph e
Church, Clayton, by Bishop John j.
Monaghan. They are the Revs. Justin
Mccarthy and Thomas plunkett. They
will have another year in tho seminary
before they will be qualified TO enter
the priesthood.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
Death Of nn old rh,laaclphie Lawyer.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 90 flames
W. Paul, the oldest member Of tho
Philadelphia har, died this morning at
his home at Villa Nova. Mr. Paul was
admitted to the bar in 1897, when bat
81 years of age. lie attained high
reputation as lawyer and up to u
dozen years ago was active al the tnr
of tho Philadelphia courts For the last
decade, Notwithstanding his age, Mr..
Paul has been active in office law bust.
mesa in an advisory capacity az counsel
for financial institutions and other
corporations. Mr.. Paul was the father
of tho late Mrs. William Waldorf Astor
of New York
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Walls and sunshadcs cannot prevent the
summer sun from embrowning your com
plexions; but "Glenn's Sulphur Soap will
speedily restore them if duly appliedaccord-
ing to directions. The great charm of this
article is. that nobody would suspect the
effect it produces to be artificial. Nothing
cali be more natural than the soft velvet
texture it imparts to the skin. with the
tinge of rose which it leaves on the too
pallid cheek. Beware of counterfets. Sold
by druggists. Hills Instantaneous Hair
Dye, introduced about the same time with
"Glenn's Sulphur soap" is an equally valu.
able article. although fifty per cent cheaper
than the most Wanted dyes in the market.
These two specialties have no rivals either
in this country or in Europe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
THE ELsMERE RAILROAD.
TraeIS-Inying Commenced Monday Mornir
With One Hundred aud Fifty Men,

Tract-IRying Commenced Monday Morning
With one Hundred aud FIFTY Men.
Work on the new Elsmere a. Viii
mington Electric railway was com
moncod Monday morning, when 100 men
were pug to work at Elsmcre. The
tracklaying will begin at that point,
and will continue until the road il
constructed 10 this city.
Tho company has made traffic arrange
ments with the Wilmington City Rail
way Go, and will connect with TIT
latter's tracks on Lancaster avenue. /
is expected that the new road will bI
open TO travel before the fret OF Octo
ber.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Tho Board of Health awhile ago
suggested 10 the Street and Sewer De
partment that on account of tho odur
coming from sewer inlct at Front and
Monroe streets, it would be well 10 put
trap on 1t. Engineer 7. ChaiHley
llattun, however, reported adversely on
the suggestion, sayIug that the odur
was due TO MOROCCO factory operations
anu the only way to stop it would be
TO remove the morocco factory. Tho
odor will, therefore, have to remain.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Registry Inspector Moses Of Baltimore
was in this city on Friday and after
making thorough examination OF the
affairs Of the local registry bureau re-
ported that tho Office was in first class
shape, as good as any and better tran
some Of the other offices 10 the country.
IT il his duty TO make periodical
visits and reuort Oh the condition Of
affairs ana auggest improvements. lie
bad no suggestions to make here, which
is extremely gratifying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
Rnilrnna Acelden, IN chicago.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. %. An engine
attachod to a heavy excursion train on
tho Chicago & Calumet Terminal rail
road was derailed last night near River
dale. The passengers were thrown from
their seats by the jar and ono man was
probably fatally injured. Seven others
received slight injuries After delay
OF two hours the engine was raised TO
the track and the train proceeded.
Joseph L. Murray was injured internally
and may die. The accident was caused
by misplaced switch. believed to have
been the work of tramps. The switch
was found broken in two places.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Tho Bijou theatre will open for the
season On September 9Th, under the
management of Harry Seemons. The
opening engagement will be 1.-THE Roal
Widow Brown" farcical comedy OF
much merit, and this will be followed
by number of other good companies
MIR. SeomOns has had considerable OK.
perirnce in the theatrical business and
has taken hold of the Biiou with the
intention of pushing it upon more
successful plane than 1t has rested for
some time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Madrid, Aug. %. = The Duke OF
Tetuan, minister of foreign affairs,
declares that the only claim presented
by the United States with Cuba is q
demand for the payment of an in
demnity to the family of DR.. Ricardo
Ruiz, tho American citizen who met
his death 10 the Jail Of Guanabacoa,
under suspicious circumstances, and ia
couched in pacific language.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Jefferson, Ia, Aug. q. Tramps pur.
chaaed a pint OF alcohol at drug stors
here, saying it was TO he used in maxi
ing liniment for a lame horse. Tho
druggist gave them wool alcohol, warn
ing them twice that it was poisonous.
They went TO the woods and mixed it
with water. Three of the party Of five
drank it and died the following morn.
ing. The two tramps who declined to
drink 1t iourneyod on East
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
Beer Stamp Rebate.

None of the local brewers have been
required by Deputy Collector OF In
ternal Revenue Robinson 70 refund the
~. per cent rebate on beer stamps,
which was abolished by the Dinglcy
bill, for the reason that Mr.. Robinson
has received no orders to that effect.
Should they be required to refund for
stamps paid for before the bill went
into effect ana received afterwartl, they
will do SO under protect and wait fol
the ruling of the courts on the matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 2l.-Ail tho
cold weather records in this State we're
broken by tho frosts Of the last "a
hours At Niles there was a frost and
the mercury registered I6 degrees
Odun, Washington county, also had a
frost. jackson county farmers fear
that the buckwheat and beans on the
lowlandH have been injured. In Meta
mora the early risers, to-day, found leo
in the cabbage zelda and frosts as far
as the eyu could see. Like reports come
from many of the lower peninsula
counties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
NO PLACE LIKE NOME.
Three Young Men Return to Newport After
IA Short Absence.


Short Absence.
Three young men living at Newport.
Clarence O'Donnell, John Scarborough
and Allen Sindall. have come to the
conclusion that there is no place like
homo. About two weeks ago they left
town, and tine prevailing opinion was
that they we're going to the gold fields
at Klondike. On the following day
Sindall returned, and it is said that he
did not get any farther away than
lIavre de Grace, Md. Friday O'Don-
nell and Scarborough returned. 1t is
thought they reached Pittsurg, Pa. and
there came to the conclusion that the
undertaking would be too great for
such an uncertain propsect of obtaining
any result.
There are number of other people
in Newport who have the gold fever,
hut it lie hardly likely that any more oil
them will pick up the courage to ven
ture away unless they have the ussur.
Rnce that they will be paid for theil
undertaking.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Recorder of Deeds Montgomery will,
in short time, send some one to
Harrisburg to make search Of the
archives there for record continuing
tho deed of the Duke of York to the
Governor Of Pennsylvania of the land
that now comprises Delaware. This
deed was executed over 200 years ago,
and the document is believed t. have
henn removed 10 harrisburg during the
war for safe keeping.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

spe,lal Correspondencp n Gazete aud journal
kirkwood, Aug. 90. Miss Eleanor
Il. Mccoy was given birthday party
at Maple Valley, near here, last Thurs.
day. Among those present were Clay
ton Elason, tho Misses Eliason, Marion
and Ralph Clark, Willian StucSert,
Miss Ethel Welsh, Lewis and Claytnn
Welsh, Miss Louise b. jackson, Middle
ton Edwards, Miss Katherine Edwards,
Miss Louisa Ellison and Jamea and
Cazier Ellison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The congregation of Epworth Church
has granted the pastor, the Rev. f..
Burgette Short, a three weeks va.
cation, during which time he will WISH
his old home in Sussex county. The
Rev. Charles Sholl will preach next
Sunday morning and the Rev. Ralph
t. Coursey in the evening. The church
will remain closed on the following
Sunday, hut will be reopened on 5u-
day, September 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Jordan Staggers, Il member of the
Friendship tif5 To-, died Sunday of
heart failure. aged 30 years. lie was a
ship joiner ard ior e long time waa en-
pluyed by the Harlan ~ Hullingswurth
Go. lie joined the Friendship Fire Go.
in 1852, and tho members attended
his funeral, when took place at :
O'Clock Tuesday Afternoon from his
late residence, No. l223 Chestnut street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

San Francisco. CAL, Aug. 90. The
plant of tho Union stock yards ut
Rodeo, which originally cost 81. 600, 900,
hut which he's been Btanding idle for
five yeurH, is to BIS converted into beet
sugar factory by tho company that is
preparing to erect factory at Crockett,
10 Contra Costa county. Senator Per,
kins ia among the promoters of the
epternriso,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

william Lawton ON Saturday ex-
hibitsd four bushels of wheat which no
had raised on his Cherry Island ptnp.
erty, in his window at No. Gil hlarEat
street. 1t presented fine appearance
and scattered abuu5 were placardR hear.
ing the following Inscriptions: "lU.c.
per Duahei, Mr. l'rnspurity il here, 4"
Niond:ke not ia IL, - and Cherry
Island wheat. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The Phoenix Fire Co. having ac-
quired the property, No. l202 King
street, which adjoius its engine house,
proposes to make extensive alterations
whereby the combined properties will
he used by tho company. The front
will he altered TO make it uniform ami
the house floor will he lowered and the
house ceiling Of the first story will be
Taged to make it agree with the
present enGine room.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Newport, Aug %. Howard Wellin
recrntly gave n party in honer OF vii
liam bryan, formerly Of Newport, hut
now Of Philadelphia. Among thusu
present were Miss May Wood tho
Misses Cransion, tho Misses johnson,
NJ iss Besaio Chandler, tho NJ isses Vel.
din. Earl LYMAN, Dir. Dilworth, hay ard
Thompson, willard Wood and Edward
Phillipa
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Christinna, Norway. Aug. 81.
dispatch from Sande to the Fremskridt
says that balloon was seen on August
18th moving at a great height aad in a
northweRterly direction. From the
balloon depended tackle, which up
poarod to be luminous.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Gowns OF embroidered gauze are the
novelties this season. One model from
ilarper's Bazaar is particularly notice.
able. The material il of black gauze,
with lunches Of flowers made OF Chan
lilly lace This is put over foundation
OF yellow Liberty silk. At tho foot Of
the skirt are finn shaped pieces trimmed
with narrow black satin ribbon, and at
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

the top of each fan is a rosette Of black
satin ribbon. band of Persian tulle
is around the neck inside full rucho
Of tulle, which forms crarat in front,
and at tho hack OF tho neck are bow
and rosstts. With this gown is worn a
hat from Bouyot- Cope, made of fancy
straw. and trimmed with punches of
pansies, hows of gray taifotn, and tulle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Walter Rodman, an advance agent of
W. ii. Harris show. made mis- step
FRIDAY while about to step oil the
special cur which was lying On the aide
track Of the H., W. IS Il. railroad near
Lombard street crossing, and fell, strik-
ing his back across rail-. flo was
placed on stretcher and placed On tho
car and taken to hospital in Philadel
nhia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Frank Nj. Boyle, prominent local
bicycle racing man, has issued a ehal
lenge TO any wheenan in the State Tor
"a race from two to five milsa, Ia taGe
place at any open meet. He says no Is
not after anyhudy in particular, hut is
open ~ engagements from anybody in
the amateur iunss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Special Officer Green OF the Water
Department on Saturday afternoon
found tine dead body Of an infant in
one OF the closets IN lirandywine Park
at the foot Of Jefferson street. 1t was
wrapped IN muslin and covared with a
gossamer. 1t was turned over tn
Deputy Coroner Chandler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

At about 80 O'Clock a. NJ. Monday
Officer Robert McGarvey found horse
AMI carriage bitched near Lancaster
avenue and Union street. 1t had been
stolen from Samuel McElwee of Stan
ton while standing near Longwnod
Grove Sunday evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Tho pension bureau at Washington
has provided for Deluwareans as fnl-
lows Restoration and reissue, William
W. Lackey. Wilmington; increase,
George Hillsley, Wilmington; original,
John +. CGs;elow, Delaware City (;
original widews, &c. ninors of viii.
liam Applegate, Wilmington.