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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
POLICEMEN VS.. HYPNOIISM
Chlcago's Force Pitted Against
the Mysterious Power.
MOVE IN INTEREST OF HUMANITY
The Result Said to Have Been
a Draw.
Treatment Prescribed by Patrolmen for
''sieepers' Not Emcacious in the Case Of
the somnolent subject-The "Professor''
Compelled to Release the individual From
HIS Mesmeric Influence.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. "a. The Chicago
police force has pitted its strength
against the power OF hypnotism, and
the result may be termed draw. Chief
Kipley and his men. acting, as they
said, Sin the interest Of humanity"
sought 10 prevent an exhibition Of a
seven-days' hypnotic sleep given at q
North Side hall, and succeeded, but cot
until they had called upon tho "pro-
fessor" to release the subject from his
mesmeric influence.
The subject was Samuel Burg, a
young Danish barber. Burg was put
to sleep last Wednesday afternoon with
the regulation passes, and it was an
nounced that he would aleep seven
days and nights. Chief Kipley sent
two detectives to make report. The
slsuths found Burg asleep in the pres
ence of a crowd, which included several
physicians, who explained to the de-
tectives that they were studying the
effects of prolonged hypnotic sleep. The
physicians were taking the affair seri-
ously and said Burg was completely
under hypnotic influence. The de-
tective5 were skeptical, and proceeded
to apply such gentle tests as pinching
the boys checks, pulling his ears and
tugging at his hair, but Burg did not
stir. The detectives reported to Chief
Kipley, who decided to stop the ex-
hibition and sent detail of officers for
that purpose. Lieut.. Seery, who had
charge of the expedition, gave Burg
RAP on the sole OF the foot with his
club, but the usual treatment prescribed
by patrolmen for "sleepers" was not
at all ellicacious in the case of the
somnolent subject. The professor
protested that the hypnotic exhibition
was being held solely in the interest
of science. The lieutenant told him to
wake the boy. The mesmerist released
the subject, and the two proceeded to
Chief Kipey's Office to protest against
the interruption of their exhibition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
ICE PLANT FOR BRAZIL.
bennington Machine Co. Receives an Orde
from South America.

tstnilustOH mNCnlne NOs beCelfts hu ofutt
from south America.
The Remington Machine Co., has
received contract for an ice plant
capable of producing six tons of ice
per day for a company in Para, Brazil.
The engine and all the parts are on.
tirely of the Remington Co. 3 special
make. The machine, tanks and insula-
tions will weigh about so. 900 pounds.
This is the fourth order that this
firm has received for machines OF this
kind and capacity. One of the machines
is now running and three of their work.
men are erecting TWO Of the machines
at Para. This is the fourth order Of
the kind in IS months.
The firm is also erecting three.ton
machine at Belize, British Honduras.
The machine is built for making ice
from sea water. This is the second
plant of the kind which this firm has
built. The other is a 25.ton machine,
which has been working successfully in
Key West, Fla, for the past four years.
The firm has completed arrangements
with Bacon & Hamilton of San Fran
cisco, CAL, to handle their refrigerat
ing plants exclusively on the Pacific
coast and the Sandwich Islands. The
firm Of Bacon d Hamilton is the largest
concern of the kind on the Pacific coast.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
TO NAME A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
Regular Republican State Committee so
Authorizes Chairman Browne.


Authorizes Chairman Browne.
After eating dinner yesterday week the
Regular Republican state Committee
reconvened in the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club house and continued its con-
sideration OF the harmony overtures of
the Union Republican State Central
Committee. The result of the confer
snce was the adoption Of tho following: {:
Resolved. That the Republican State Com
mittee of Delaware. in special meeting as
sembled, aDpreciating fully the general
desire for Republican success and realizing
the necessity of united party 70 accom-
plish that end, hereby authorizes the chair
man to appoint a committee OF conference
to meet with n similar body named by the
Republican State Central Committee; the
aforesaid committee of conference shall con-
sist of at least eight representative Republi.
cans, named with due regard to the rights Of
the several convention districts, and that the
chairman of this committee shall be mem
ber of the same.
In the foregoing resolution the real
names of tho two State committees ap-
pear. "the Republican State Commit
tee being that representing the Regu-
lar Republicans, and "the Republican
State Central Committee, being that
representing the Union or Addicks
Republicans.
The convention districts referred to
are four in Wilmington, rural
New Castle county, Kent county and
Sussex county each forming one, SO
that each of these sections will be en-
titled TO two members OH the committee,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

By the will of Sarah Hulne Heister,
which was admitted to probate in
Philadelphia Monday, the following
beuuests we're made: Harold Wilson, a
nephew, So. GOO; Elizabeth Graf, a
niece, $1,000; Farnk Graf, nephew,
50, 600; Alice II. Graf, niece, s.. 000 (;
Peter Hulme, "a, 600: Charlotte Hume,
1000; William Ii. Graf, 5000; /;
Charles f. Graf, 81, 900, aud number
of smaller bequests of like nature to
servants in tie family. She also gives
81, 600 to DIR. James Darragh, ber ply
sician and friend. Ths Germantown
Dispensary and Hospital receives
81, 600; the Children's Hospital, $500 /;
the First Unitarian Church. $500. for
the establishment of an evening homo
for boys; the Home for Consumptives.
of Chestnut Hill, 1000, and the West
Chester Library Association, Si00.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
opEE IN rKANsrLpiSI1.

Davis Huey, a prominent farmer of
Southern Chester county, died at his
home near Kennett early Monday
morning, in his Ilst year. He had heen
iii for several weeks with heart trouble.
He was a men ber of the Society of
Friends, ana was highly esteemed. lie
lsaves widow, two daughters and one
son.
q. D. Howell & Co. Of Chester, Pa,
are preparing plans for Strengthening
the Twin bridges that span the
Brandywine a short distance below
Chadd's Ford. The bridges, which
were erected in 1855, are inter county
bridges and the repairs which aro
badly needed, will bs paid by Chester
and Delaware counties.
Efforts are being made to have tho
charter of Hopewell borough, the
smallest borough in Chester county,
annulled by court. This borough lies
west of Oxford, and was incorporated in
1858, the territory being taken from
Lower Oxford and East Nottingham
townships. In those days Hopewell
Cotton Works were running. ana con
siderable material was furnished tho
government by them. At present the
town has about 2lS population.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The Christian Endeayor rally and
eeho meeting of the great San Fran
eisco convention, to be held in Cen
tral Preshyterian Church THE even
png, will begin at 7.30 O'Clock with
p song servics. Addresses will be
'hade by the following persons who
attended the San Francisco convention !:
Pr. William 7. Ellis OF Philadelphia,
kSho will speak on 1.-THE Convention on
pNheels;" the Rev. a. j. Philputt,
y. D., president of the Pennsylvania
khristIan Endeavor Union: Miss Anna
II. Lincoln and the Rev. Ezra Tinker
Pf Wilmington. The devotional exer
eises will be conducted by Rev. Elmer
Powell, and greetings will hs given by
the Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy. d. D.
Ilhe church will he decorated in the
|Unicn's colors, red and white, and
Everything is being dona to make the
pneeting enjoyable. A cordial invitation
es extended to all Gospel Hymns No.
u" will be used.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
A NEn ELECTRiC ROAD.
Branch Of the Wilmington City Railwa
On. to Eismara


Co. to Elsmere.
large force Of men are at work
making excavations for the ties and
rails of new branch of the Whining
ton City Railway at Elsmere. When the
work was commenced Monday it was
thought by many residents Of that
suburb that tine Wilmington & Brandy
wine Springs road was doing the work,
but when it was learned that material
heing used was that of the Wilmington
City company, various rumurs were
socn in circulation regarding the new
enterprise.
One of theee was to the effect that
the two companies had reachetl an
agreement whereby the Wilmington Il
Brandywine Springs road was to use
the Front street branch of the Will
mington City railway to reach Market
street. This story, however, was en-
phatically denied by W. s. Hilles, at
torney for the new company, when asked
about the matter Tuesday. There is
absolutely no agreement, he said, aud
there have been no proposals on either
side looking to any agreement.
The new branch now being built by
the Wilmington City Railway Co. will
start from the intersection of Balti-
more and Western avenues in Elsmere
and run along Northern avenue to the
New road and along that road to the
Silverbrook terminus of the Whining.
ton City railway lines, where transfers
will be given to any part OF the city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Edward W. Dunlap, who occupies
the cellar of No. 13 East Fourth street,
and Clerk of the Market Neiderma ier
had lively tmo on Tuesday and
quite a crowd collected to hear the dis.
pute. The trouble arose over the occu-
pancy of the curb by Samuel Daniels
Of Maryland, who had his wagon
backed up in front of the place occu-
Mod by Dunlap. Finally the man was
allowed to remain there and Dunlap
will probably make complaint to
Councii
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Crisfield, Md. Aug 23.-John 4.
Byrd of Asbury, Somerset county, died
yesterday morning of cancer of the
stomach. He had been great sufferer
for several years, A widow and two
childrea survive him. Oliver p Byri,
member nf tho Maryland House of
Delegates, is his son. The rsmaina
were escorted TO the grave to-day by
the knights Of Pythias and Odd Eel
lows, OF which he was member. The
Rev. J. p. Otis preached the funeral
sermon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
mAoDoNALD,s aoDrREooTEBED.
Remains of the Drowned Man Found Float
ing in the Christiana River.

ing in the Christiana River.
The body of George Macdonald, who
was drowned In the Christiana near
Gravenbanks on Sunday, was found
floating in the stream about $50
O'Clock this morning by Joseph Sinnex,
John CIessweil, William Walls, and
John Conner. They we're in the
vicinity of the Delaware railroad cut
of bridge at the time and towed the
body to the bridge pier, and after
making it fast notified Deputy Coroner
Chandler. That official Immediately
went to the bridge and took possession
OF the body. He removed it to the
morGue and made preparation for the
inquest.
When the body was found ii was very
much decomposed, rather more 50 than
would have been thought for having
been in the water such a short time.
After Deputy Coroner Chandler had
taken possession Of the body he notified
relatives in this city.
Joseph SinneX, who was one of the
party to recover the body, deserves
great deal of credit. AS soon as be
heard of the drowning he began the
search and kept it up until he was
successful. lie never loses an oppUr-
funity to lend helping hand in this
direction.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
4 PECULIAR .IFrLICTioy.
Throat Trouble Produces Paralysis OF I
IOwar IItnhs

Throat Trouble Produces Paralysis OF the
Lower Limbs.
William II. FrirlS. member of the
PICARD of Education from the Twelfth
ward, has psculiar afiliction in his
Family.
About nine weeks ago his l0.years.
pid son, Austin g., was stricken with
'nuinsy, and for time the Lads illness
appeared TO remain in his throat. a fter
pc bad been sick for about three weeks,
however, he experienced peculiar
'sensation in his legs, and for about five
iweoks both have been paralyzed. Thore
Pre- signs of improvement, however, and
" is expected that tho sufferer will soon
Recover aud have tho use OF his legs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
srITE BoARO OF HEAnrH.
To Inquire Into tho SANITARY Conditions n
New Castle.

To Inquire Into tho Sanitary Conditions at
New Castle.
III response to an invitation extended
by the City Council Of Now Castle, the
State Board OF Health will visit that
place to morrow in order tU become
thoroughly familiar with tho sanitary
conditions. The members will reach
New Castle about 10 O'Clock and will
spend some time there. The meeting
may result in steps that will be bens-
fetal to the city'a health.
Secretary Frazer of the hoard yester.
day received from DR.. zimmerman of
Greenwood letter complaining about
poor sanitary arrangements in that
town. Mr.. Frazer replied at ones and
requested the writer of the letter to
furnish him with full particulars. Mr..
Frazer will probably pay visit to the
town as soon as convenient.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The annual inspection of the Balti-
more & Ohio railroad was made on
Saturday and everything found to be
in excellent condition. The officials
who did the inspecting were General
Superintendent L. Fitzgerald, Assist
ant Superintendent William Gibson,
Assistant General Freight Agent An
drew Stevenson, Travelling Freight
Agent j. P. White, Superintendent G.
q. f. Bent, Terminal Agent Campbell
and Train Master John Barron.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Paris. France, Aug. "a. Baron
Muukau. one of the chief promoters of
tho Charity Bazaar of the Rue Jean
Gouion, which was destroyed by fire on
May 4th with loss of more than 100
lives, has teen sentenced to pay fine
of 800 francs. One of the employees of
tine cinematograph establishment, the
section in which the fire broke out, has
been sentenced to one years imprison-
ment and fined, and another employe
has been sentenced to s months i'm
prisonment and to pay fine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Burglars effected an entrance into
the residence of the Rev. A. Harold
Miller, No. 304 West street, at
O'Clock Tuesday morning, and when they
attempted to fit key in the door OF
the room occupied by Mrs. Miller's
screamed and frightened the men oil.
Her son, who was the only other occu-
pant Of the house, hastily dressed, but
the men had gone. 1t was supposed
that the house was empty, as Mr.. ana
Mrs. Miller are away Un vacation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
PLANK RoAD PAID FOR.


Chester County Drew Warrant for S5,S33
Monday.
At last the West Chester e Whining.
ton plank road has been paid for, 1t
was condemned about two years ago,
but the amount of damages had not
been agreed upon and this bad to be
settled in the courts.
After considerable litigation in Berks
county, Pa, verdict OF 50, S33 Was
rendered, that amount being declared
due from the county of Chester to the
owners of the road.
Toll has been collected steadily, al.
though no work Of any lasting character
has heen done for some time.
The interest on the verdict ia in
dispute, and the court will have TO
decide later whether or not this is to
be paid. A..
The payment of the money virtually
frees the road and collections of toll
may now be stopped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Princess Anne, Nd, Aug, %. Col.
Charles Chaille Long, native of Som
erset county who was in the service of
the khedive of Egypt from 1869 to 1877,
has been appointed secretary to the
United States commission to the Paris
Exposition. Col. Long will sail from
New York on the 2Sth of August on the
steamer Gascogne and will be charged
with the direction of the Paris office
until the year 1900 when Major Moses
p. Handy the duly appointed com
missioner from this country will have
completed the preparatory business of
his Office in America
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
aIs Brains Beaten out.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug, "a. In Talbot
county, on Sunday, E. E. Low was
discovered by G. E. Womble in com
promising position with the latter's
daughter. Womble fred ON Low, but
missed. Low ran, but Womble pursued
and, coming upon him, beat his brains
out with stone, killing him instantly.
Womble then went to tine police head.
quarters and surrendered. Both men
were prominent farmers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
log choIera IL cambrldae.

lettsr from DIR. A. ". Clement,
chief veterinary inspector, was received
Monday by Charles W. Melville, secre-
tary of tue Maryland State live stock
sanitary board stating thar cholera ia
prevalent TO great degree among the
hogs in Cambridge and vicinity. The
doctor, who is at pr esent in Cambridge
seeking to check the spread of the
disease, further stated that scores of the
animals are dying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The Salvation Army was to have
begun its campmeoting ut Brandywine
Summit rampgrounds yesterday, but
the negotiations with the association
did not 90 through. The Salvatonists
desired the association TO erect fence
around the grounds in order that they
could charge admission, but the asso.
ciation declined to do SO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Several Delawareans attended the
pational convention of the Patriotic
prder of Sons of America, which was
held in Reading, Pa, yesterday, and
the name of this Stats was displayed
en an arch ut Fifth and Penn streets.
|rhe recorder generals annual report
mentioned the following Receipts, 81, =
-. 30 expenditures, 81, SIS. 50. Charles
II. Frantz of Lebanon was elected COM
Rnander general. Port Carbon was So
]ected az the next meeting place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The Warren football team will hold
a meeting next Saturday night 10 con.
sider the applications of several per
sons who desire TO play. The total
number Of players will ho between 10
an IL and any prospective candidates
should make application as early as
possible to the captain, George 7.
REsntisA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Newton P. Watmoueh of Eighteenth
street and Woodlawn avenue, an en-
ploye of the Harlan & lIollinesworth
Co, met with a painful accident Mon
day morning when near the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad station by the chain on
his bicycle breaking, throwing him oil
violently to the ground anu badly
bruising hia left arm from the wrist to
the shoulder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Master Carpenter j. l.. Smith OF the
p, W. & b. railroad was at the long
bridge over the Susquehunns Tuesday,
where the company has diver engaged
in examining the foundations of tho
bridge, preparatory to putting iu the
new draw and raising the bridge Is
inches higher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

a member OF the Brandywine Sum.
init Camp Association stated Tuesday
morning that the recent camp was the
most successful onu Of recent years
The new holiness temple was paid for,
all other expersus were met and there
was small balance to go toward the
old debt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

T.J.O'Neill of this city has accepted
the leadership of the choir of st.
j Joseph's Church on tho Brandywine
and will begin rehearsals Tomorrow
evening. The choir will number IS
members, and will be strengthened by
several singers from this city. lIieh
mass services will begin on the second
in September and forty hours
devotion will commeuce on the third
Sunday in Septemher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
CLIPPERTON ISLAND.
The stars and Stripes Hoisted There Three
Months Ago.

San Francisco, CAL, Aug. 24.-It is
learned from Paul J.. Hending. an en-
rloye of the Pacific Phosphate Co.,
that the American flag is flying on
Cipperton Island. He has been living
on the island with two other men, and
they successfully resisted the attempt
Of Capt. McMurtry of the ship Kin.
kora to hoist the British flag there
three months ago.
The Kinkora was wrecked, and the
three Americans held as wreckage
nearly million feet of lumber, which
was washed ashore. Fl. NJ. S. Comus
visited the island. but did not disturb
the Stars and Stripes nor enter a claim
for the valuable lumber.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The members Of the House OF Repre-
septatives will hold reunion at Re-
hoboth on September 9th. The Con
stituticnal Convention delegates will
he there on that day, and it ia
altogether likely that ths members OF
the Senate will meet there at the same
time. The expectations are that it will
be- great "staIe'i occasion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

National Vice Councillor Frank W.
Pierson of this city, State Vice Coun
rillor NJ. V. Dickinson of Chester, Pa,
National Secretary Edward S. Depmer,
President Samuel II. Ashbridge of the
Anniversary Association and other
officials of the Jr. D. u. A. M.will visit
Germantown Council of Germantown,
Pa, tomorrow evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
Fatal Fail From a Train.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 2l.-Francis
Dreer, aged 2S years, of Helena, Mo-,
died at the Harrisburg Hospital this
morning from injuries sustained by
falling of Pennsylvania railroad
freight train last night near Cove
station. Dreer was on his way East in
search of work. The hospital authori.
ties have notified his friends of his
daath
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26
THREE TRAINS WRECKED.
A Series of Accidents on the Pennsylvania
Railroad Tuesday.

EAabFOau Auehuhys
Lancaster, Pa, Aug. "a. Three
wrecks occurred on the Pennsylvania
railroad this morning, blocking all
trains for several hours.
At Falmouth, at o'clock, broken
axle wrecked IL freight cars and threw
several of them into the canal. The
tracks were blocked until o'clock.
Shortly afterwards freight train was
wrecked at Bird In Hand. Pending
the clearing away of the debris an
eastbound freight train was held at
Gordonvile. By some one's mistake
westbound freight was switched on the
same truck, resulting in head-on
collision. Both engines and their ten
ders were badly damaged and l2 cars
were derailed.
No one was seriously injured. Travel
was at standstill until after $50
n'clonk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

The s-months.old child Of John
Cochran of No. Townsend street, was
bitten 10 badly by mosquitoes recently
that on Sunday it was seized with con-
vulsions. Dr. II. W. Bryan was called
in and found the child on the verge of
blood poisoning. The child is now out
of danger and will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

Snow Hill, Nd, Aug. 49, Thomas
II. l3rgtten, weil-known farmer of
Spencs, Worcester county, died at his
home yesterday, aged about 73 years.
lie was a widower without children,
and for a number of years had lived
alone. He was buried at Snow Hill
this afternoon
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

George II. Lockwood. a ship car
pentor in the employ of the Jackson &
Sharp Co., had three fingers on his
right hand mashed Monday afternoon
by heavy piece of timber falling upon
his band. lie was taken 10 the office
uf DR.. II. NJ. First, where his injuries
were attended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-26

An inventory anu appraisement of the
personal property of the Mcdaniel &
Merrihow Cycle Manufacturing Co. was
m Monday field in the common pleas
consists of bicycles and materials
valued in the aggregate at s7se, 53.