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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
CHILLY In The WOODS.
Dampness Great Drawback on Fervor at
Simpson Grove.

SIMpsoN GROVE Pa. July 2S.-The
bright sunshine which tho Methodist camp
ers have been praying for 80 ardontiy did
not appear this morning. Instead OF tnat
1t ralned and rained all day long with
very little lot-up until Just before evening
few minutes. This evening the fires are
burning, and the workers are wearing
heavy overcoats, and probably there may
be u sudden exodus from the uncomfort-
able camp.
The Gospel wheels will now be kept In
motion over another Sunday. The camp
will close, therefore, next Monday after
noon.
While the rain was pouring down over
the tent Director Gray conducted the
usual family worship before breakfast to.
day. and remaining services of the day
were very damp.
Tomorrow Is Epworth League day. Rev.
T. B. Neeley will deliver tho morning ser.
mon. An echo" meeting will BIO held
in the afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
ITEMS FROM NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence of the REPUBLICAN,.


Our city seems to be doomed to excite
mont, as day after day there is q new one
to crop up. Yesterday afternoon as tho
steamer Major Reybold reached tho wharf
q general race row was In progress. An
excursion of colored people was aboard,
returning from an up-river resort The
colored people therefore had tho majority
and several New Castle white men who
were on the wharf took hand in tho af-
fair by assisting tho steamer S crew to place
five Of the fighters in the coal hole. 1t
appears that while the steamer was near
ing New Castle white man named Edw.
Newlin said something which aroused the
anger of John Shorter, Of Delaware City,
and the latter struck Newlin and he in
return sent out we'll directed blow that
knocked Shorter to the dock. jim Shorter,
who served term In jail for the brutal
assault on Rev. Samuel Ambrose, thon
jumped in and took q hand. In q few
min nutes 1t was race fight. The officers
and crew tried persuasion by words and
then by blows. Thero were black jacks,
there were razors and all sorts of clubs.
No ono was cut but several of the partici-
pants had battered heads after stock was
taken.
Robert Dole moved his family to Will
minston yesterday.
The G. a. e, Jrs., would like to hear
from tHe hOCkloru DEoNHlcS VI Iarh
AthelotiG club.
James G. Shaw, Jr, and William Funk
have returned home from u visit to Will
lnington.
Mrs. McNulty and Miss Kate Williams
are visiting at Port Penn.
Orion Pritchett is spending few weeks
in Philadelphia
Miss Bessie Clark of Philadelphia who
has been the guest Of tho Misses Calhoun
has returned home.
William W.Jemison and Wilbur Mere
dith went to Rehoboth to-day.
George and Ashton Williams and Della
ware Kirk are at Ocean City, Md.
Louis Vallete, William Morrison and
John Harris caught bushel of crabs yes
tcrday.
There is certain young man in New
Castle who is sure to get Into trouble if he
does not stop sending slanderous letters
through the mail. He was instrumental
during the past week in causing consider
able annoyance to another young man.
Mr.. and Mrs. A b. Cooper Miss VS..
Cooper and Alexander Cooper Jr., are at
the Douglass House, Rohoboth, On Monday
night there was u progressive euchre party
ut that popular House.
The first lady's prize was won by Miss
Cole of Dover, the first geDtleman's prize
by MIR. Milburn, gen! leman's BOBBY prize
by Mr. b. Milburn and the lady's BOBBY
prize by Miss V. S. Cooper. The prizes
were silver shoe horn silver pen knife,
silver paper cutter and silver glove
buttoner. There were 2S people ut the card
tables.
Mr.. Alexander Clark of Philadelphia
who has been visiting here has returned
home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

A few of the loftier peaks of tho Allie
ghanies are becoming famous for the
grandeur, bracng air and picturcsqucness
of their scenery, where tired workers from
the cities may rest and recupcrate amid
natures heath-gying surroundings.
In this connection tho Hotel Grand
View looms to tho front rs one Of tho
pioneer hotels to minister to tho creature
comforts of mountain tourists, with hand
somely-equipped and cosy rooms, com.
manding II splendid view of tho Muncy
Valley and rugged Mountain Scenery.
Its cuisine, too, Is as choice rs the seen.
cry is grand, whilst its broad piazzas and
ample grounds afford pleasure and amuse.
ment for the young and old OF both sexes.
"Tho Grand View" gives big accommoda.
tions at moderate charges and to save
money all sbonld write for their terms be-
fore making final arrangements for their
summer outing. For full particulars ad-
dress, Hotel Grand View" Highland
Lake Lycoming county, Pa
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
ASMALL PEACH CROP.
Damage Done by the curcuIlo In Caroline
line County-Result Of Leaving
Peaches on the Ground. ..-..

GREENSBORO. ND, July est will be
rememb bered that a few weeks ago there
was II fine prospect for good crop OF
peaches 1t Is now believed that the crop
of 1897 is almost an entire failure. Many,
upon examination, find that nearly all tho
peaches have vanished from the trees.
The frosts In early spring did some dam
age, but still there was prospect for q
fair crop. Tho greatest damage Is attrib-
uted to the curcullo. So numerous havo
been these destructive insects in some
orchards that number of stings can
often be found on single peach. The
cause of the rApld increase of.the curculio is
mystery to a majority of the fruit-grow.
ers. Some arc of the opinion, however,
that the fault lies with the farmers them-
selves.
4 In 1896 and 1896 there were largo crops,
and the ground under the trees was cover
ed with peaches that had either rotted and
fallen off or wore thrown there as culls
and left to rot. Instead of thu growers
picking the decayed fruit up and either
feeding 1t to hogs or getting rid of 1t In
some way, 1t was left in the orchards for
these insects to breed in.
Mr., Joseph b. Orrell has prospect for
about two thousand baskets Of peaches
and A. Il. Porter reports an orchard lnoly
fruited. These are tho only growers ro.
ported in this section who have enough
fruit for shipping PURPOSES
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Red Cross Meetings.

Don't forget tho date, Saturday, Aug. 7,
Eagles excursion to Atlantic City.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Championship Records.


SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY.
Baltimore At Washington.
a pittsburg Mt Chicago.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Cost of Government Armor Plant

Cost of Government Armor Plant.
Washington. July 29.-Secretary Long
has taken the preliminary steps toward
the creation Of board of naval of.i.
GERS to ascertain the cost of a governs
ment arnnor plant. The members Of
the board have Leen selected, Com-
modore Howell. oOmmandant at tha
League island navy yard, and Captain
Mccormick, of the Norfolk navy yard
The experts are Of the opinion that II
is probably necessary, in making ar.
NOR, TO begin with the steel ingot al
the very moment it is forged and be.
fore it has cooled once. This is dona
in the best practice. and If it should
be held to be absolutely necessary ths
government will be obliged to cstab-
lish steel plant alongside its armof
plant if it cHlbarks in the business Of
armor making, The board is to report
to congress at its next session.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Low Rate Excursion via P. W. & b. R. R.
to Niagara Falls.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will run series of ten.day excursions to
Niagara Falls, leaving Philadelphia, Bal
timoro, and Washington OF August
gust and 10, and september and 16. An
expcron .od tourist agent and chaporon &C.
company each excursion.
Excursion tickets, good for return pas.
sage on any regular train, exclusive of
limited express trains within ten days,
will be sold at $40 from Philadelphia, Bal
timorc, Washington, and all points on tho
Delaware Division: S9.70 from Lancaster;
S. 80 from Altoona and Harrisburg; SS.2o
from Wilkesbarrc; $3.50 from Williams.
port; and at proportionato rates from
other points A stop.over will bo allowed
at Buffalo, Rochester, and Watkins return.
ing.
A special train of Pullman parlor cars
and day coaches will bo run with each ex.
Cursion.
For further information apply to near
est ticket agent, or address Geo, w. Boyd.
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station. Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
MORE HONORFOR DELAWARE.
One Of Her Sons Nominated for Mary.
lands Comptroilership.

State Senator Thomas Alexander Smith
who was yesterday nominated by Mary.
land Democrats for the Office of State Com.
ptroller is a Delawnrean. He was born
near Greenwood, September 8. 1850. His
parents removed to Caroline county, Md !,
when he was boy, and ho was educated
at the Denton Academy. Later he taught
school in Delaware, Maryland and Michi.
gan.
Returning to Maryland in 1872. Mr.
Smith engaged in merchandising at Ridge.
ly, Caroline county and in 1874 was ap-
pointed agent of the Pennsylvania Rail.
road at that place, aposition he has since
held. In 1890 no was appointed school
commissioner for the county, and In 1893
was elected State Senator. He is married
and has three children. Last year Mr..
Smith supported William J. Bryan and
the Chicago platform
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Thieves Invade Clayton,

Thieves for the past several nights have
been raiding Clayton and children are
afraid to go out after dark, while older
folks are keeping sharp watch for the
robbers. The homo Of W. c. Van Winklo
was entered and a lot of clothing belong.
ing to Maurice Manning was stolen.
Wearing apparel was taken from Au
brey NandovGrs house. At David Marsh's
home tho thieves ate up all the food in
sight. making big feast and then wa!k'
ed away with an umbrella, as it was rain
ing. j. w. Ford's residence has been en-
tered and shoes and CatabIes taken. Two
buckets were stolen from the stable of y.
Sevil, and all tho chickens IN James
Smiths GOOD Wero naDbcd
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Montgomery. Ala. July 29.-Editor
Patterson, of the Argos, the colored
paper here, was shot and killed shortly
after noon yesterday in the Columbus
Street Colcr"d Baptist church. A con.
ference was in progress at the tins.
and the admission of Brown, the dc.
posed pastor Of the Dexter Avonui
Baptist church, was under discussion.
Patterson opposed Browns admission,
and Stokes. pastor of the Columbus
street church, favored 1t, Hot words
ensued, Patterson struck Stokes in ths
face, when the report of a pistol was
heard and Patterson fell dead. A
negro man named Pritchctt has been
caught about a mile from town by q
negro posse. He confessed to having
shot Patterson.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
TRAPPED A POSTMAN.
The Distributing Clerk OF the Lancaster
Office In the Tolls.

LANCASTER, PA, July 2S.-Deputy Mar.
shal Myers of Philadelphia to-day arrested
Henry Ettner, the post Office distributing
clerk on the charge of robbing the mails.
For some time past Ettner has been
suspected of tamperlng with letters. De.
coy letters were sent with the result that
Ettncr was arrested. When searched two
other letters were found in his possession.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Rowboat Copsized, Boy Drowned.

Newport, VT. July GA small row.
boat. containing Mrs. ]. Fullor. her 2
year-old son, and her sister, Miss Chill
son, all of Springfield. was capsized in
Lake Memphremagog. Both women
were rescued, but the boy sank before
aid could reach him. The accident,
which was caused by the women trying
to change seats. occurred about 500
feet from shore. Their cries brought
two men to their aid. Both women
were much exhausted when brought to
the shore.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Small will Locate Here.

Sam Small, tho famous Southern tenn
perance orator will in September remove
his family from Washington to Dover
where he contomplate5 establishing akecly
Sanitarium and Orphan School. He made
the announcement ut the meeting in tho
cycle academy last night.
Mr. Small thinks ho has seen in Della.
ware great field for the prohibition work.
especially in Kent and Sussex counties.
Ho is well known In this city, where ho
made many friends the first time he spoke
here Those who learned last night that
he was to become Delawarean expressed
themselves as much pleased that man
with almost worldwide reputation, such
as he possesses, was coming to this state to
live,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Said q we,l-known Democrat and Col.
oncl on the Governors staff to q reporter
Of tho REPUBLICAN this morning, "lf |
was in Councilman O'Niclls place, l
would stand out for what l considered
my riRhts" Tho old man, moanin :
Mr.. O'Neill was never treated right by his
party, and now thai he holds tho key to
the situation ho is foolish If he don't hold
out until he gets what he wants,
IIea!so gave his opinion Of tho appoint.
ment5 tho Governor had mado IN the Dem.
ocratic party saying that not one appoint.
menf he had thus far made was tcudrs 10
strengthen the party, In other words the
Democrats arc in about rs bad INudd!o a5
the Republicans In Delaware.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Kansas City. July eff the ship
ment of coal from the mines of Mis-
souri, and Kansas to eastern points
continue to increase as rapidly as they
have in the nast few days there will
be no immediate danger Of any fac
tories having to close down for want
of fuel. 1t is claimed that hundreds of
carloads of coal are being transferred
here and sent to fill orders of the east
ern operators. Much of the coal was
billed to Chicago. In care of the Pan
handle road for shipment. it is alleged.
to the strike district. Several trains
Of coal were sent cast Tuesday night
and laborers were busy again yesterday
transferring and reloadng cars.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
The Woman Was Wrathy.

Constable Green last night had moro of
wopnn S wrath heaped upon him than he
has had for n long time. During the after
noon he laid u levy on Frederick Hag.
mayors furniture for rent and when
the constable went to the house No. s0i
Tatnall street last night he found tho
goods being loaded Oil wagon. There
wasp woman experimenting the work
who claimed tho property was hers The
constable would not accept tho plea, where
upon the woman poured out abuse on him.
So warm did the situation become that
the constable had to drive to the station
house and seek police protection He then
moycd the furniture and to-day put it in
an auction room.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

The balloting required several hours
but before tho twelfth ballot was taken
Mr.. Kane moved to take u fifteen minute
recess and the motion was carried. After
tho thirteenth ballot had been cast Mr..
Lcary moved to postpone the election until
Thursday evening August 26 and to give
tho present officials authority to hold
Office until that time. Tho motion was
put but was lost on u yea and nay vote of
Z g. Mr.. Cannon voted no with the Re
publcans.
Thcn Mr.. Obery moved that tho elcc.
tion of clerk to succeed W. =. Morrison
be gone into and the motion was carried.
Mr. Oberly nominated William T. Morri-
son and Mr.. Robertson Henry II. Billany.
Mcssrs. Cannon and Robertson were
again appointed tellers Three ballots
Mcro taken with this result:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29


Third ......,............... D y
Then Mr.. Leary again put his motion to
postpone the election ana tho motion this
time wa.s carried by Il strict party vote Of z
to g. Council then adjourned until t..
night.
The result Of the meeting was not alono
due to Mr. O'Neill's pursistcncy in GaYing
Peter }. Murphy lnado clerk Of the market
Mr.. Cannon was especially determined in
having his brother get the place. Mr..
Kane also had his candidates. The re,
naming four Democrats were favorable to
MIR. NeidGrmaier tho present incumbent
and Of course when they would not weaken
tho friends of the new candidates would
not.
The contest affected Clerk Morrison
when the election for his successor was
gone into. Two ballots showed that TWO
Of tho members who had been dlsGppoint-
ed in the market Office had voted blank and
upon ono occasion they all did Just how
tho matter will ond Is question which
cannot be answered. Mcssrs. Kane, O'Ncill
and Cannon will Insist on the election Of
their respective candidates and as they nll
cannot DO at least two votes will be kept
from the candidates for the other offices.
This therefore means that the old officers
will in all probability hold over
American Laundry. 6O3 West Front st
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Atlantic City's Central Hotel.

Charles McGlade's Hotol Central on Ten.
ncssce avenue, Atlantic City, is another
popular house among Wilmingtonians
The Central has 800 rc-inodclcd and rcfur.
nishcd rooms, which makes it ono of tho
best houses at the shore. Mr.. McGlado
will welcome tho houses former patrons
and also those of tho mansion of which ho
was manager last year. Tho rates arc
moderate and the service equal to the best.
Orchestra, cafo and buffet.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Lose Fncollrnrinr for Miners.


Pittsburg, July 29-The general strike
situation is less encouraging from the
miners standpoint than it was week
ago. Breaks in the ranks Of the river
men and a general feeling Of discour-
agement over the West Virginia situa-
ton have combined to quench enthu-
siusm in remarkable degree. One
prime factor in bringing back this con-
dition of affairs il thought to be the
Inaction of tho Wheeling convention in
devisiDg ways to stop coal shipments
from the disputed territory. Today
will probably witness one of the last
mass meetings Of the present strike.
The mcstlng will be held at McCrea S
Tchool house, near Plum GREGG. Min
krs will march to the place Of assem-
khgc from nearly all mines.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29

Tho officers Of tho Supreme Council
Legion of the Red Cross, will meet in this
city on Saturday afternoon and evening to
review the report of the law committee on
tho graded assessment feature which will
go into effect on October 1st. Tho finance
committee will meet at the Clayton House
onAugust 14th to make its quarterly audit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
That portion of South Dakota which Is

That portion of South Dakota which Is
traversed by the lines of the Chicago
Milwaukee Il st. Paul Railway Is tho
finest agricultural and stock growing sec.
tion Of the western country. For "Letters
from Farmers" printed in pamphlet form.
finely illustrated and descriptions of
farm lands, address Geo H. Heafford,
General Passenger Agent, Old Colony
Building. Chicago, III Now is the time
to look for homes in South Dakota, whore
land is cheap and good.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
The Mountain Chautauqua.

This famous Chautauqua, at Mountain
Lake Park, Maryland opens its session
August 4th and closes August 25th. 1t Is
the most superb and sensible summer rc-
sort in America. Its height, $500 feet
above sea level, means u delightful climate
and unsurpassed mountain views. Five
we'll appointed hotels and $50 cottages
open their doors to tourists at from So to Sl2
per week.
Twenty departments Of important school
work arc in the hands of specialists. The
best lecturers, singers and entertainers in
the country appear three times daily. Tha
program is uncQualed. Hero is II chance
to mix n little uplift with your vacation.
Mountain Lake Park is located on the
main line of the Baltimore and Ohio h. r.
and as all the fast trains stop at The Park
during the summer, patrons have tho ad
vantage Of their superb train service be-
tween the east and the west.
Round trip tickets will he sold from all
stations east of the Ohio River for ali trains
August end to 23rd, valid for return trip
unttl August 3lst, at One Single Fare for
the Round Trip.
For illustrated pamphlet and all other
information, address agent B. &. y. K. r.,
Mountain Lake Park, Md.
Carpet Cleaning ~ Cents Yard.
Electric Garnet CLEANING Worl.s pbono
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
A sheriff Calls for Troops

Roanoke, Ills, July 2e.-The sheriff
has wired Governor Tanner asking for
troops to protect the miners and mines.
The sheriff has sworn In 20 deputies
and has some special police, but Is un-
able to procure a sufficient force to re-
yist the 1000 marching here from sew
eral near towns. Great excitement
prevails. 80.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
SALVATIONISTS UNDISMAYED
Little Water No Barrier to Their Enthu-
siasm in Camp.

CHESTER HEIGHTS, PA. July as.-The
Salvation Army have taken up the battlo
against sin and Satan here at Chester camp
where tho Methodsts left off. Tonight
they made the woods resound with their
songs and bands music.
There are nearly a hundred Of them now
present from the Atlantic coast division,
under command of Lieutenant Colonel
William Evans. Tonight there was a big
turned out to see the Salvatlonists.
II is said that the Salvation Army pay
the camp association $2OO for the use of the
camp ground for ten days.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Rain Hurting Maryland's Grain.

ELKToy, Md, July 2S-Tho continued
rains arc playing havoc with the wheat
and oats crop in this county It is est.
mated that fully one.haf Of tho wheat
crop is standing in tho shock in the fields
and has been rendered almost worthless,
Some Of the farmers will not cut oats but
have turned their cattle in the fields In
the lower districts some kind Of an insect
Is cutting the corn badly
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
American Laundry 6Oa West Front st
BASE BALL NEWS.
YeSterdnY's baseball Gnmas,

At Pittsburg-First game: Philadel.
phia, G: Pittsburs s. Second game: Phil.
adelphia, 13; Pittsburs, g. At Louisville
Brooklyn, u; Louisville, O. At Cleveland
Cleveland "A; New York s. At Chicago
Cincinnati 6; Chicago 8. At St. Louis
Boston, 8: st. Louis. l. At Baltimore
Baltimore, II; Washington, T. At Rich.
mond = Richmond g.. Lancaster 2. AT
Norfo!k-First game: Norfolk. S: Pat.
erson, g. Second game: Paterson, .; Nor
folk. l.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Gave Himself Tn to the sheriff.

Tuscola, Ills, July 29-John Hurst,
well known Baptist preacher. came
to Tuscoa yesterday and placed him
self in the hands of Sheriff Bagley,
saying he had emptied both loads of
shot into his uncle, Mason Caldwell.
He says Caldwell ruined his daughter,
Madeline, Is years old.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Select Excursions to colchester Beach,
Chesapeake Bay.

On Thursdays, August aud 10, tho
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company will run special low
rate excursions to one of Maryland's most
popular watering places Colchester Beach.
This place is held in high favor by all who
have visited it. 1t has al the attributes
of a 1rst-cnss resort, and especially ap.
pcals to families. Every possible kind of
amusement is to be found. Its location,
on the pretticst part Of the beautiful Chcsa.
peake bay speaks for itself.
A special train will bo run on tho fol-
lowing schedule, and round trip tickets
will hn snld 1t tha Rates quoted:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-29
Red rIen's Entertainment.

Messrs Guthrie, Zobley, Ollnger, 2
Went, Mr.. and Mrs b. Vandorsloot, Miss
Emma McIntire, "the Rev. Virginia
Roub" and James Hargis arc expected to
take part In the entertainment given in
the Rod Mems wlgwam at Rising Sun, on
Saturday evening, for the benefit Of the
fund for the aged and indigsht,