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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
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Last week Samuel p. Harrison, Jr. /,
died at Strafford at the homo of his
parents Samuel p. and Eliza Harrison.
The picnic season at Lenape Parl;
has closed II has BEEN the most sue
cessful season in the history of the
park.
Mrs. Aldine Walton, widow OF Reuben
Walton, died at her home near Kennett
Square, Tuesday week, of paralysis, in
her 63d year.
Surveyors are laying out route for
branch of the Baltimore Central rail.
road to run to Garrett's snuff mill and
Kennett Square.
One night last weok threshers worked
until midniRh BIT on Joseph Mendenhall'a "a
farm at Northbrook. Tbs demand for
threshers is very great.
a West Chester fisherman recently
caught four bass at Brinton's bridge,
one Of them measuring II; two, l6; and
one 10 inches in length.
Noah Hendricks OF Phenixville, who
for many years had bsen shoemaker
in that borough, died last week as the
result of paralytic stroke.
The number of directors of the
National Bank of Chester County is
likely to be reduced. The vacancies
caused by the resignation OF M. Shaner
Cnrisman and the death of Hon. Will
liam b. Waddell have not been filed.
AS most of the other banks have a
smaller number Of directors, it is likely
that the board of this bank will be re-.
duced from l3 TO H..
Heirs of Catherine Ball. Margaret
Sapola and Susan Cowan are preparing
TO make claim to the ownership of a
large tract of land in Ridley township
extending from Stoney Run to Muck
inipattus Greek and extenuing TO what
is known as old Sw edish grant, which
includes Prospect and Holmes boroughs
and fronting on Darby Creek from the
water ways mentioned. Margaret Jones
of Summit Bridge, this State. and Kate
Pierce of Cecil county, are among the
numerous deseondants- -.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

The Theory was advanced that the
wounds oD the face might have been
made by pieces Of tin in the bed of the
creek or by the face being caught in
the roots of a tree which grows on tho
margin of the stream. No reason could
be advanced for the condition of the
ears
In view OF the conflicting nature of
the testimony, the verdict of suicide is
probably the proper une to have been
reached by the jury. but there are mum.
bers of persons here who believe that
the woman was murdered, If they are
right in their belief, no known motive
for the crime has been suggested. The
woman is not known to have had a
single enemy. Her life was not insured
and she had no property that would
benefit any one by her death. She was
born at Cherry Hill, about three miles
from this place. Her mother died in
giving her birth anu sine was taken by
a neighbor to raise. Her father, Scott
Strickland, died before abe was grown.
She was married about 10 years ago to
JUseph Roberts, ana they lived for a
short time at Providence, near the place
Of her birth. Fourteen years ago she
removed with her family TO Wilmington
where they resided until two months
ago, when they went to Philadelphia
She leaves two children, a daughter is
years old and a son years old. The
husband and daughter said Mrs.
Roberts had q comfortable home and
never wanted for anything. She had
been despondsnt for some time, but
had never threatehod to take her life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
DIR. BRECK,s CORPS @.
Can't be Removed Until Money for the Caro-
Of the Grnye is Forthcoming.

Milwaukee, WiH., Aug. 1.-The
vsstry of the Church Of Benicia, where
the remains of the Rev DIR. james
Lloyd Breck are Inferred, bave refused
to allow the remains to he removed to
Nashotah unless there ia money con-
sideration forthcoming for the care Of
th9 grave.
DR.. Breck was one of the most noted
missiqnaries of this country. In his
will,he directed that his remains be
hurried under the chancel OF church
to he built at Benicia, Cal. 1t is
claimed that this church has never
been built (only d temporary structure
on posts was erectedl and that the
grave has never been properly cared for.
The consent of the relatives of DR..
Breck has not only been obtained, but
hH sons, who reside in California, have
asked Bishop Nicholson to receiys the
remains and inter them at Nashotah.
Bishop Nicholson says that no monay
will be paid, and that the remains will
be interred at Nashotah during the
Missionary Council convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Cambridge, Md, Aug 30. Capt.
Goodman w. Brambe of the oyster
police schooner Julia Hamilton hns OK
amined the oysters in the Little Chop
tank River and reports them as having
made large growth and as now being
in fair marketable condition. below
Ragged Point he finds them more plen-
tiful than for five years, and there are
more on the James Point rocks than
there we're two years ago, when they
were exceptionally abundant. NJ
thorough examination mas yet been
made OF the Great Choptauk beds, but
oystermen report the bivalves as scarce
and poor on the scraping grounds, hut
fat and abundant above Cambridge on
the longing bottoms. Capt. Bramble
is OF the opinion that the oysters ought
not TO be molested during September,
as that is the month Of their greatest
growth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
DEID nv TIE SNRE.


Miss Elizabeth II. Tatum Of This City Dies
While Bathing at Cape NAV.
Miss Elizabeth H. Tatum, agsd 30
years. daughter of John r. Tatum OF
Silverhroois, died while bathing at
Cane May Tuesday.
Miss Tatum, accompanied by Hiss
Lucy Child of Philadelphia. who form
erly resided in this city, went 10 Cape
May Monday and upon arriving at the
seashore M iss Tatum wanted Miss
Child to go in bathing. Miss Child
objected and Miss Tatum, who was an
enthusiastic swimmer, entered the
water alone. Shs remained there for
some time and then came out, but after
returning to the bath house declared
that she must have another dip aud
again went into the surf.
Miss Child watched her companion
floating oD the water. and thought she
was enjoying the sport. She called to
her but received no answer. 1t was
then discovered that she was floating
out with the tide. ~ r
The body was recovered shortly after
ward, and a doctor summoned, but he
found that life was extinct, the young
woman having died of heart failure
while IN the water. *.
Deceased was the only unmarried
daughter of the family and the blow is
terrible one to. her parents. She was
very popular and the delight of her
home. She suffered from heart trouble
several years ago, but had not been
troubled with it for long while.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
Killed at Camnmeettin-.

Chestertown, Md, Aug. 3o.-,Jaks
Hazard, colored, shot and instantly
killed John Boyer. colored, yesterday
afternoon at the colored peoples camp
meeting in Sandy Bottom. Kent county,
about seven miles from Chestertown.
II is stated that the two men. in com
pany with several othors, had been play
ing crap and that Boyer had won some
money from Hazard, and that is what
the trouble between them grow out of.
Another statement is to the effect that
the trouble was over woman. Ilaz-
zard, it is stated, first knocked Boyer
down with stick ard then shot him.
Hazard halls from "the forest" in
the upper part of Kent county. Boyer
was from Rock Hall. Hazard was ar
rested last night and is in the Chester
town Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
dored to be drawn in accordanco there,

with.
Tbs finance committee reported, in
regard to the interest list for Septem-
her, as follows: Total amount of certi'
ficates, S77 050; interest due and paya.
BILE, 50, 091. 81; bonds due and payable.
SIS, 500. On motion Of Chairman Oberly
the report was accepted and orders di
rected to be drawn to pay the interest
and bonds due.
City 1reaurer Curry reported the bal
ance 10 bank to the credit of current t
expenses to be S209, 327 26, of which
$50, 463. 26 is in the Union National
Bank and S37, PIG in each OF the four
depository banks; also a special park
fund amounting to $40, l55. 63. The re-
ceipts we're as follows: Tax Receiver
Sayers, 1895. and Receiver Mitchell,
81, 100, taxes for 1897.
City Council met in adjourned ses
sion Monday for the purpose of max
ing another effort to elect successors to
the seven men who were holding Office
at the disposal OF Council.
1t was s. 45 O'clock when President
Leitch called Council to order and
stated the object of the meeting Mr..
Oberly Immediately moved that the
Council proceed with baloting for clerk
OF Council.
The first ballot showed four votes for
W. p. Morrison, six for II. Ii. Bilany
and three blank. Baloting continued
in monotonous manner until tho 25th
ballot was taken, when as il by COM
mon consent and without any motion
to that effect heing made members on
both sides of the chamber retired for a
short recess. After about 10 minutes
had been wasted in this manner, Mir.
Zebley moved that another ballot be
taken. This brought the absent mem.
hers hurriedly back into the chamber
and the vote showed five for MORRISON,
six Tor Biliany and two blanks. Two
more ballots were taken and then Mr..
Morris arose and made a motion that
Council adjourn. This was seconded
by Mr.. Zehley and the aye and nay vote
was called for.
Mr.. O'Nell secured the floor and de
clared that though he favored the mo
tion to adjourn, he would like to have
somv time inserted in the motion fol
Council to mest again. There was ne
motion to this effect, however, anC
President Leitch ordered Clerk Morris
eon to proceed with the roll call. which
resulted 10 eight ayes and five nays
Messrs O'Neill ami Cannon voting with
the Republicans. President Leitch de
clared Council adjourned.
Then there we're hurried whisperingI
among the spectators present and mem
bers on both sides OF the chamber wert
surrounded by groups of person.
anxious to learn the exact standing o
the case.
As matters now stand the city il
w%houta clerk of Council, baiiff o
Council, coal oil inspector, clerk OF thI
market, city treasurer's clerk and cit,
auditors clerk. City Auditor Pyle
however, still continues in office, as' &
clauee in the act creating the Office o
city auditor provides that he shall con
tinue in Office until his suceessor i
'electad.
Several Democratic members Of Coun
Gil said the vacancies in the othe
offices would only exist until to
night when a motion to continue tn
old officers could be made and carried
by majority vote.
The ballots taken resulted as follows
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
DEL4WAnE AVD PEsINsuLA.

Jarrett II. Ball Of Galeua has been
granted pension.
Delaware farmers expect a large
yield of buckwheat.
All the distilleries 10 Sussex county
are making arplejack.
Jacob Wells, formerly of Dover, died
in New York last weak.
The tax rate OF Queen Aune's county
has been fixed at 80 cents on the Sl0o.
George W. Massey has succeeded w.
James Robbins as bailiif at Cambridge
Charles Burkeman of Dover recently
fell from a bicycle and broke his left
arm.
Edward Seemans has bought the
Hademan farm, ncar Clayton, for
50, o25.
DIR. Charles NJ. Ellis has purchased
tho Parker L. George farm, near Elk
ton, for 81, GOO
Tho Dewheing farm, near Centreville,
Md, has been sold TO Edwin Knox for
$50. 30 per acre.
The Peninsula Press Association will
start on ia trip to Nashville, Tenu., on
September Goth.
Father Graf, formerly pastor of Holy
Cross Church, Dover, died in Washing
ton last week.
Edwin II. Brown has sold the Murray
farm, in Spaniard's Neck, to James
Slaughter fnr sl3. 81 per acre.
The stock kholders OF the Stevenson
Wrench Co. of Cecil county have do
cided to close out the affairs of that
concern.
The property of the American Crome
Co., in Cecil county, sold last Saturday
by the sheriff, was bought by S. j.
Caldwell for 5000.
John Dodd has sold his fine estate.
near Wye Mills, TO his brothers, Thomas
and James Dndd, for $50 per acre, ag
gregating sl2, 73i.7s.
Charles q. Crothers of Cecil county
has returned from Baltimore, where he
was under medical treatment. His
health is improving slowly.
benjamin L. Collins has completed
the construction of tho jetty at the
mouth of the Mispilion River, and the
work has been approved by the govern
ment.
Solomon Truitt of Chestsrtown,
charged with assaulting his step,
daughter, has been sentenced to two
months imprisonment and to pay a
fine of $40
AS trustee for Rachel @. Duuwell.
Samuel W. McCaulley last week sold to
Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr., for $3.50 81
acre farm on the Concord turnpike in
Brandywine hundred.
Clerk of the Peace }. B. Foard OF
New Castle county has purchased from
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Co. of WILMINGTON for Sis, 900 the j. p.
Cochran, Jr., fam. containing 4lG
acres, between Middletown and War
wick
Robert L. Foard, Jr., the adopted
son of Robert Il. Foard, formerly of
Cecil county. was shot and instantly
killed at Columbus, Texas, recently hy
OK City Marshal Brack Smith. Mr.
Foard was n member OF the City Coun-
Gil, which body had abolished the office
OF city marshal, and during dispute
regarding the Councils action Smith
shot the councilman. Three years ago
MIR. Foard m3rried Miss Alice Houlden
! OF Elkton. The latter died year ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
SENSATIONAL SHOOTING.
a Deputy sherilT's Attempt TO Kill His
Dnnrhter,k AIlei.eh sedncer.

a deputy Sheri1s attempt TO NilI HIS
Daughters Alleged seducer.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. 3l.-A
sensational shooting atfray occurred at
the county Jail early this morning.
James l.. Murphy, deputy sheriff,
by virtue of his official position, sue
ceeded in gaining access to the Jail.
lie took with him woman of the
town, who, he said. was under arrest,
and sent for Matron Woodburn. Hav-
ing thus cleared the way, he entered
the latter's apartments aud opened fire
on her husband, Claws II. Woodburn,
who was asleep in bed. He fired II
shots, five of which entered Woodburns
body, and exclaimed: "I'll teach him
to ruin my daughter" The watchman
rushed in, aud prevented Woodburn,
who had, by this time, secured his own
weapon, from firing at his now retreat
ing enemy.
Murphy gave himself up. and refused
to discuss the case except to say that
he was kentuckian and had shot to
kill Woodburn is dangerously shot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

The West Chester Local News says
The tax collectors along the line be-
tween Pennsylvania and Delaware are
still unsettled in their minds. Those
on the Delaware side have been in
structed to accept no taxes from prop
erty owners on this side of the new
boundary line unless the tax is paid ON
property uther than that in the dis,
puted section. On this side the citi-
zens refuse to pay to Pennsylvania col
lectors, This leaves the old question
still open for discussion, and the late
action OF the Delaware Levy Court does
not throw much light On it from the
Pennsylvania side.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
snlIor sn,,th Goes rree.

United States Commissioner s. Rod.
moud Smith Monday afternoon heard
the case of John Smith, colored, charged
with assaulting Mate Charles II. Hanke
of the schooner Julia Hopkins on which
Smith was employed. The evidence
showed that tho fight was the result of
grudge between the two men and
that Hanke got the worst of it, his leg
being broken in fall. The United
States Commissioner released Smith
from custody. The libel suit Smith
had brought against the schooner on a
claim of S6 for wages was compromised.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02


The State fair, to be held at Fairview
Park, Dover, on September l4th, 10th
and 10Th, promises to be unusually at
tractivs. The new management is
doing vast amount OF work TO raise
the standard Of the fair in every de-
partment. 1t is proposed to give the
people clean, vigorous and dignifed
exposition, anu to make ii what il was
originally desiened-a State fair. This
is considerable, aud entities it to tho
support of all the uitizens. Delaware
ought and will support State fair if
pronerly conducted and the wants OF the
people are duly recognized. A good
speed list or large number OF amuse-
ments do not make fair. Trials of
speed. where the contests are hupest,
are right and cannot be objected to.
The same can be said OF amusements.
They can be had and approved, and
furnish delightful enjoyment. but
everything OF an immoral character
must be removed from them. Yet the
great primary purpose OF agricultural
fairs is to gather the products of home,
shop and tield--representing as it does
the skill and intelligence of the people
and exhibit them, that in their study
the people will be benefited and gem
orally bettered condition will be thu re-
suit. This original idea Of fair seems
to have taken firm hold of the mana
gers Of the State. fair at Dover, and we
bespeak for them great SUCCESS. "itst
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Special CorresDondence II Gazette and Journal
Newark, Aug. 81. Thieves keep up
operation. Sunday they entered the store
OF :Sipges Il Nields and took away over
5000 worth of shoes, shirts and cloth
ing. They pried open side window,
crawied in and gave tho dog some
"dope." unlocked the side door, drove
up their wagon and pilsd in the goods.
Something evidently frightened them,
for they left basket pileu with the
finest al.wool shirts in the store, be-
sides a bunch of keys, & cap and
hatchet Mr. Davis, watchman ON the
B. 80, recognized the cap anu Ratchet
as his, having had both articles stolen
from him about two months ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
rAsron nUrroN sArs r4npWrL1.


fdofOh hCIfUN ndfS fhhEUGbb'
He Is Both Glad aud sorry TO Leave Scott
NJ. E. Church.
The Rev. NJ. L. Hutton. who resigned
from the pastorate of Scott Nj. E.
Church on account of his health, left
ON Tuesday for his new charge at
Onaka, MINI. He said farewell to the
Scott congregation Sunday. but de.
clared that he had prepared no farewell
sermon, never heard one preached,
never saw one and never intended to
preach one. He did not want TO make
the last day funeral. He said be was
both sorry and glad to leave the church !;
glad, because he thought his health
would be benefited 10 Minnesota ;
sorry to break off the ties that bound
him to the church. because they were
the most pleasant that he hnd evof had,
and the congregation was the most loyal
and true of any be had ever served.
AS to the new pastor, the Rev. f.
p. Harris, he said he knew him only
by reputation, he is a good preacher,
good looking and with good record.
For him Mr.. Hutton asked cordial re.
ception.
The retiring pastor gave the young
people of the church wordH of encour-
agement He said they we're Of the
greateat concern to the church, and
some entertainment should be provided
for them there.
At the conclusion. Of Mr.. Hutton g
address short speeches were made by
Gen, |. Il. Parker, Lewis Il. Grubb,
| Anthony Feaster and Alonzo Davis.
For the closing hymn, "God Be With
You Till We Meet Again" was sung.
DR.. Simms pronounced the benediction.
After the service the congregation
shook hands with Mr.. Hutton and bade
him farewell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Ex-Gov. John P. Ateeld of Illinois
is to be the star of the Labor Day
demonstration to be made next Monday
at Washington Park by the United
Labor League of Philadelphia. The
prominent men invited to meet Mr.
Altgsld include Gov. Hastings, Mayor
Warwick. Gov. Griggs Of New Jersey,
Gov. Tunnel of Delaware and Wharton
Barker, The speaking will commence
at O'Clock in the grove, and it is ex-
pected that fully 10, 900 people will hear
Gov. .Altgeld expound hiu remedy for
existing evils
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Walter Morris of Dover has entered
Judgment in Philadelphia against
Abbie Carman and Isaac Carman of st.
James, Long Island, on a bond for
sl4, 900, dated April lst, 1895. giyon to
secure the payment of 81, 600 on or bo-
fore April lst, 1900, with interest at
per cent, TO be paid on the first day Of
April each year the holder being en-
powered TO enter judgment upon de.
fault 10 payment Of interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Charles II. Smith, president OF the
Delaware Electric and Supply Co.,
signed contract Tuesday morning with
parties in Dover for 60. horse power
boiler. 10-horse power engine and Gx4x6
pump The sHtne company has secured
an order TO supply "a houses with bath
tubs, closets and sanitary arrRngeme nts
at Norfolk, Va,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Kansas City, Mo-. Aug. 81. Ten
saloons in Kansas City, Kas., were
raided by the police last night, and
S3 900 worth of liquor was seized and
poured into the cutters. Saloon furni-
turs and fixtures, filling 10 large drays,
were seized and carted to police head
quarters. where they will be burned.
Similar action will be taken against
20 other saloons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

James Roberts of No. 5l3 West street,
rigger IN the employ of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Co.. is suffering from an
injured eye, the result of having been
hit with the end of rope. II is
thought that the sight will be saved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Oxford, Pa, Aug. 3d.. Howard
Hanna, charged with beating his wife,
Edith Stephenson Hanna. at Oxford,
was indicted by the grand jury to day
at West Chester. lis counsel, Con-
gresham l.. S. Butler, asked tine court
to have the case continued until the
next term, which was granted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

George Brown, blacksmith, on
Orange street between Eighth anil
Ninth, was knocked down and kicked
in the ribs Tuesday morning by horse
owned by Thomas Green & Son. at the
Pioneer Club Stables Three of Brown 8
ribs we're broken. He was removed to
his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Alfred L. Cudney. formerly brake
man on the p, W. & b. railroad be-
tween this cit, and Philadelphia, who
once resided here. was killed on the
New York, New Haven & Hartford rail
road on Thursday last.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Baltimore, Nd, Aug. 81. The
steamer Potomac of the Weems Line
ran into and sunk the schooner Three
Brothers near Seven Foot Knoll at 8. 40
O'clock this morning. Capt. Hart Of
the schooner was drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

The large barn on Samuel Uranston a
farm in Christiana hundred. was de
stroyed by fire Monday evening with the
wheat, hay and harness it coutai ned.
The live stock was, fortunately. saved.
The farm lies close to that Of Register
OF Willis Calvin W. Crossan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Execution was ordered Tuesday on
two judgments against Joseph Jenkins,
plumber. One was in favor of the
Union National Bank for about SO. 700
and the other 10 favor of Thomas Null
Ian, Jr., for So, 200.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Vincenzo Amhrosino, an Italian sailor
on the bark San Pietro, aged ~ years,
was drowned Sunday at the Delaware
Breakwater. He was one of gang of
sailors painting the hullof the bark,
when he made misstep on the scaifolll
and fell into the bay
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02
Yachts % Rnca Nsrt Mnntn.

Shaw Brothers, owners of the yacht
Juno, have challenged the Sunshine,
which recently won the race for the
championship OF the Brandywine.
Bud" Tucker, captain of the Sum
shine, has accepted the challenge and
the race will cope off the latter part of
Sentember.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-09-02

Miss Bella O. McAleer, a member of
the Wilmington High School class of
February, '97, has accepted position
as teacher 10 the West Philadelphia
Academy, which opens on September
18th.