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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
SAVED a oHIAD,s LIFE.


Heroic Action of Henry saviIIe ut tho
Fourth Street Railroad Crossing.
Henry Savile made daring and
heroic rescue of the child of benjamin
f. Richardson at rhe crossing at Fourth
street and Railroad avenue few nights
ago. The child was in coach. which
was being pushud by child apparently
about IA years of sge. The people who
were going toward the 7 O'Clock boat Of
the Wilmington Steamboat Co., made q
rush to cross the tracks ahead of an ap-
preaching train. The girl followed and
the fagman attempted TO stop her, but
was unable to reach her before the
coach was struck by tho car and
overturned and the baby thrown out.
Henry Saville saw the accident and
jumping reached the child as it struck
on the plauks at the edge of the track,
and caught hold of it as the wheels
struck tho child's clothing.
About 30 persons saw the accident
and for the time being wore breathless.
Many congratulated Mr.. Sayille on hia
heroic action, but be modestly placed
the child in the coach and hurried away
from tho scene.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Crisfield. Md, July IS. The new
Methodist Protestant Church was dedi-
Gated to-day with impressive cere-
monies. The church is one of the most
elegant and substantial edifices ever
erected in Somerset county. The build
ing represents most wonderful energy
ami sacrifice on the part of its mem.
bership, and is great ornament to the
town. The Methodist Protestant Church
of Crisheld was organized in 1876 by
members of the Methodist Protestant
Church connected with Mariner
Church in Lawson district, who had
moved to Crisfied under the pastorship
of tho Rev. J.E. Il. Ewell. The mem
bers went to work at once ana erected
place of worship on the present site
OF the new church. The corner stone
of the new church was laid under the
pastorship of tho Rev. j. NJ. Holmes
about tive years ago. The church now
has Il membership of about 800. The
Rev. A. d. Melvin preached the sermon
in the morning. The Kew. H. A. Ben.
net in the afternoon and the Rev.J. NJ.
Holmes at night. Tho choir was under
the leadership of A., w. Ewell. The
building was dedicated by the Rev. Il.
S. Rowe, the pastor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Elkton, Md, July ls. Tho death OF
Capt. James S. NJ itchell, which occurred
at the county aimshouHe here yesterday
afternoon, recalls tragedy that took
place in Sassatras Neck, this county, in
May, 1888. at which time Mitchell killed
George W. Oldham. The men were
connected by relationship to the lead
ing families in this county and the
affair created a great deal of excitement
Mt the time. Mitchell boarded with
OLDHAM and one day quarrel arose
over a hoe, when Mitchell killed Old
ham by striking him several blows over
tho head. The grand jury indicted
Mitchell and he was convicted at the
September term of court in 1884 and
sentenced to pay fine OF 81 and be
confined in tho county Jail for eight
months, Mitchell was 81 yours of age
and was prominent in his earlier days
as one Of the leading members OF the
Wing party. He was twice NOMINEES for
the Maryland Legislature.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
pRrsoNEk. nUr NOT nv Jan.
A Politician WHO Goes Home When He
Feela Like H..


Fceia Like H..
CeDtreville. Nd, July 10. Through
out the Eastern Shore tue publication of
Gov Ilowndes' letter to Judge Page,
calling attention to tho charges made
by Mrs Mary Comegys of this town
that Sheriff Wooleyhand has been grant.
ing unlawful privileges to u. Palmer
Keating, the prominent Democratic
politician, who Ia serving years SON
tonce in the Queen Anne's county jail,
has causod sensation. The KoRting
family ia one of the most prominent on
the Shore. Complaint is made that
Keatiug has been treated more like u
prince than u prisoner. Judge Page
stated at Princess Ammo to .day that no
would nave to confer with his as
soriates on the bench before acting on
the Governor letter.
In her lettar Mrs. Comegys says:
During the November term of our
court Il. Palmer Heating was indicted
on the charge of emhe2zlemeut. Tho
case was removed from this county TO
that OF Dorchester where ne was tried,
convicted and sentenced to BIO confined
in the Centreville Jail for torn of one
year.
This sentence has not been carried
nor is it being carried out. The fail.
ure to do 80 is due to the fragrant con
duct of the sheriff. As a. matter of
fact, Heating has nevor heeu in Jail, but
occupies room hastily furnished in the
resident part of the jail and leads life
Of freedom and enjoyment. Nor is this
all or tho worst part OF tho farce. Koat-
ing 10 permitted TO visit his home at
will and remain as long rs he pleases.
He is treated not like a criminal, as the
law directed, hut more like prince.
"Such action by the sheriff makes
the law mockery and tends 10 create
anarchy. A petty thief is locked in
his cell aud the full measure of tho law
: is meteG out to him, while man like
Heating, who robbed widows, orphans
and others Of their all, ia being treated
like nabob. This 10 surely misoar.
riage of intended Justice"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Elkton, Md, July 1s. The with
drawal OF OK Sheriff William j. Smith
from the Republican ticket after he
had been nominated by reclamation for
the office of register Of wills ia causing
no little gossip among the leaders OF
his party. 1t Ia gunerally known that
Smith does not like the Legislative part
of the ticket and hence his refusal TO
stand. His candidate for the Senate
was William d. bradford. brother of
Judge bradford Of Delaware, but the
Torbert- Wells faction stopped in after
Smith had thought his slate would 20
through and broke the combination,
nominating j. Wesley Falls of northeast,
for SENATOR, and also nominating Leg.
isintive ticket composed OF anti Smith
people. This was more than Smith
could stand and he withdrew. 1T is
reported that Wilson Merritt of Cecilton
will be named as his successor for tho
Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
ATTEMPTED BAnh RoBBERY.
The Robbers Captured by "a Crowd of Pur.
suers Mounted on BICYCLES.

huerB mounted on btcyCiess
Odell, ILL.,, July 20 William Van
Buskirk, cashier of the McWilliams
Bank, yesterday saved the banks cash
from couple of robbers, and after
chasing the two crooks out of town on
bike captured them by the aid OF
some energetic citizens and locked them
up.
The couple, who afterwards gave their
names as Trunk W. Jackson and Harry
Howard of New York, entered the bank
at noon, when there was no one about
but the cashier. Dropping pair of
guns on him, they gruily ordered him
TO hold up his hands. But instead OF
obeying, the adroit cashier disappeared
behind the counter like iack-in tho
box. The first intimation the robbers
had of his exact location was when, six
seconds later. lusty brace OF six.
shooters appeared over the bulwark OF
mahogany and the cashier opened fire,
advising his visitor to chase" them.
selves.
They accepted the invitation with
alacrity. But they had no sooner
cleared the building than Van Buskirk
was after them, shaking the loads out
Of his six-shooters like balls out of a
Roman candle. The population of
Odell unanimously appeared on the
streets and. headed by the bank cashier
on a bicycle, 'scorched'' down the
main street after the fleeing robbers.
The latter had buggy in charge of a
small boy waiting on the edge of town,
and made swift getaway down the
road as the pursuing crowd hove in
sight around the corner. One robber
stood up in the buggy, and pumped"
lead at the posse, while the others en-
couraged the horse. But the wheelmen
were too swift for the hack" and the
robbers were forced to abandon their
rig and take refuge in corr field.
Here they were surrounded and cap.
tured after short, sharp fight. in
which several shots were exchanged
but no casualties suffered hey ond one
bicvclist's tire being punctured by a
bullet.
1t is supposed the robbers ars the
same who made two attempts TO wreck
the Wabash pay car between Fairhury
and Friest last Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Washington, July l9.-owing to dis
sensions among the members of the
aristocratic First Presby tsrian Church.
the Rev. Dr. Dewitt TaimaRe will not
return to Washington to take charge of
his flock. The majority of the members
claim that DIR. 4almage has far from
realized their expectations. In fact the
church has less members and Is worse
off financially than ever before. He
took the associate pastorate under a
contract, which has not netted him a
penny this year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Special Correspondeneo nj Gazette and journal
Newark, July 90. - Deputy Grand
Chief W. Frank Taylor and staff in
stalled tho following officers elect of
Ivy Castle, X. @. e., last Saturday
evening: Past Chief, Atwood Johnston
Noble Chief, William Il. Traynor; Vice
Chief, Samuel Grow; High Priest,
Richard r. Matthias; Sir Herald, Tor
rest W. Lovett; Worthy Chamberlain,
Arthur McCleary; Worth, Bard, j. \.
Bonsall; Ensign. Frank Springer I;
Master of Records, j. Kinsey Cham
berg; Clerk of Exuhsquer, Robert J.
Grow; Keeper of ESchequor. William
q. Johnston; Squire, q. W. McOleary (;
Inside Guard, Joseph Mccormick /;
Outside Guard, William j. Campbell.
After the installation the lodge escorted
tho grand officers TO tho leo cream par.
lors of Georges r. Powell, whero ice
cream anu cake were served.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
COSTUME OF GREEN aAcg rArFnrA FROM nARpzR,s BAZAAR
tcopyrlght, iso7 by Harper 4 Brohors)

A most charming gown from fiarper's
Bazaar, shown above, is of green glace
tatTeta, trimmed with bands OF green
velvet and steel buttons. The skirt is
in godets. and on the side bresdths ure
four hands of green velvet forming steps
and finished with steel buttons at the
end. On the hips are five bands OF the
velvet finished in tho same fashion.
The blouse whist is also trimmed with
velvet bands beginning at the shoulder.
A iabot of cream satin plisse shows at
the right, whore the whist fastons over.
Under the puff at the top of the sleeves
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
VoYAGe TO TIME NORTH POLE.
Departure OF the Steam Sealing Bark Hope
for Greenland.

Boston, Mass, July l9.-The steam
sealing bark Hope, with Lieut.. II. Il.
Peary and party on board, bound for
Northern Greenland, left this port at
daybrsak to-day, fully equipped for the
voyage.
The object of the voyage ia to estab-
liHh settlement at the remote north
point In Greenland, which shall be used
as base OF supplies for an expedition
in search of the north pole under Lieut..
Peary 10 1895. In this end a party of
Esquimaux will be established at the
new settlement and, during the next
year, will be engaged in making pre-.
partitions for Lieut.. Peary's expedition.
In the party which left here to- day
are 43 persons, Including, besides Lieut..
and Mrs. Peary and their daughter,
their servants aud the crew. Mr.. aud
Mrs. II. j. Lee of Meridou, Conn.
Robert Stein of the United States Geo
logical Survey, Albert Operti, tho
famous Arctic scenic artist; j. d. Fig.
gins of Falls Church, Va, taxidermisi |;
DR.. Frederick Sohon Of Washington.
surgeon, and several Investigating
pGrties one under the direction of Prof.
q. II. Hitchcock. Dartmouth, who will
study glaciers and the relics OF tho old
Morse colonists from Iceland, and an
other from the Massachusetts Institute
Of Technology, under II. W. Porter, who
will remain 10 the North through the
next winter to hunt the big game of
the country and bring back geological
specimens. There are also on hoard
two representatives of the National
M useum, who arc expected to bring
homo asveral tons of fossil flora for yari-
GUS museums.
The Hope will make direct for sgd.
for the remainder of tho voyage. The
Gus p points 'I and eI taking Lieut. nisut' Pear, TO
Whalo Sound, where his plans for estab-
fishing a settlement will be carried out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Completion of the Pretty New Pavilion
Growing in Popularity.

NfONiHE W Aophihriy
The pretty new pavilion at Eden
Park, in South Wilmington, ia ready
for use, tho finishing touches having
been put on Monday. 1t ia j2 feet in
length and % feet in width and is ouite
an ornament TO tho park. 1t is Of rustic
material and in tho shape of a double
ortagon. On each side the words "Eden
Park' hnvs been brought out in rus
tic cedar letters, the effect being very
pretty.
AT present the pavilion is provided
with the regular park benches, but it
ia tho intention to have seats CON
structed all around the sides.
The park has become very popular
with the people in South Wilmington.
who can reach it with ease, as the
Wilmington Il New Castle and City
Railway cars run by the main entrance.
In fact. New Castle people frequently
come over and visit it, as they can make
the trip for five cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
STOLEN CHILDREN FoUND.
Mrs. Jennie Crosby Arrested on the Charge
of abduction.


Chicago, H., July 20. Mrs. Jennie
Crosby, who disappeared from steamer
at the docks in this city last Saturday
with DE Witt 4. and John Brown, sons
OF Mrs. Annie Brown, has been arrrstod
at Batavia on the charge Of abduction.
Mrs. Crosby says the children were
not abducted, but were taken with the
consent Of their mother, who was
anxious to get them away from their
father, who whipped them or the
slightest provocation. She states that
the understanding was that Mrs. Brown
was to join her at Aurora. whore the
two women and the boys would live to-
gether.
Mrs. Crosby admitted her identity at
once, and apparently made no effort to
conceal the fact that her charges were
the children OF Mrs. Brown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

are again straps of velvet with steel
huttorH, and hand Of velvet finishes
ths cuff above the rullie of mousseline
do sole. a collar of green velvet rib
bon anu mousseline ruche make an
attractive trimming for the neck. The
color effect is charmingly cool, and
takes away the heavy look which so
much velvet might lie expected to have.
\ The hat, of rico straw trimmed with
feathers and mousseline de sole, and
the parasol of gleco silk trimmed with
mousseline, seem TO carry out still
further the color scheme OF the costume.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Easton, Nd. July is. When the
gun was fired at noon yesterday from
the boathouae of Col. Charlea A. Chip.
ley as signal for tho start in the
Chesapeake Bay Club regatta three
starters responded They were tue
Island Blossom. William II. Myers,
Jr., Oxford, owner, Island Bride, Il.
s. Wooiside, Baltimore, won, and
William " Wilson, Wost River, Ammo
Arundel county. Island Blossom won,
making her twice the winner of the
Chipley silver yachting cup. valusd
ut 800. The boat that Ia three times
the winner gets permanent possession
OF the trophy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Charles Stewart Roybold. aon OF Mr..
and Mrs. Anthony Reyhold of this city,
died Monday at his homo, No. 42l2
Chester avenue, Philadelphia. lie was
l3 years old and leavoa a vito and ono
child. For many years no was captain
OF the stoamer Delaware, which ran
between Philadelphia and Salem. N.
j. lilo wan Il brother Of William g.,
Anthony J. and Capt. Philip Reybold
of this city. The funeral will take place
in Philadelphia this morning, and in
terlnent will 10 made in Woodland
oenlotery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Our Police Department Commended by
Western Traveller.

western traveller
Tho following letter was received thi;
morning by Chief of Police Dolan from
William NJ. Field of thiH city, who re.
Gently arrived at Glenwoud Springs,
Col, from Alaska:
Glenwood Springs. Col. July 10th, 1897
John Il. Dolan, Esq, Chief of Police-Dear
sir: was pleased 10 see by the home papers
that you are still at the head of Whining.
toms police force. and want 10 say that in a
trip covering l6 States and three Territories,
from the Mexican line on the south away up
into Alaska on the north, and including all
the important cities, have not seen better
police force or better order in all my travels
than in our own city of Wilmington. In
no other city is the Sunday closing so thor
ouShly maintained.
send these words of greeting to you and
the members Of your department. being i'm
pressed with the facts stated
Yours respectfully, William N. Field.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Tho stage line between Brandywine
Summit campgronnd and Granogue
station. on the Wilmington & Northern
railroad, has been put in operation and
the stage will continue to run until tho
close of camp. 1t will meet all trains.
A number of families will move out
this week, and it is expected that at
least 80 tents will be occupied next
Sunday, when. should the weather be
right, services will probably be held
on the ground.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

The body of male infant few day
old was found floating in creek neal
Claymont on Monday by John Wells. ;
resident of Claymonr. There is nothing
about the child that will furnish an,
clue to the identity OF its parents anc
the presumption is that it was thrown
from some hoat passing up or down the
Delaware and floated intn the creek.
Deputy Coroner Chandler is making al
investigation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

There is nothing comparable to "Glenn's
Sulphur Soap" as a means of removing the
ronghness of the skin consequent tinnn
salt water bathing. A complexion dazzling
as that of the tabled Venus. as depicted
rising fiom the sea, is produced by the use
OF this identifying preparation. 1t leaves
the skin MS glossy and smooth as satin and
is ~ all respects superior to the dangerous
literally ms harmless us dew. Beware of
counierleits. Sold by druggists. THE claims
Of "Hilns Instantaneous Hair Dye" to the
appreciation Of all who need such an article
are equally undeniAble. And MS regards
price, the advantage Of choapness is added
to the other claims of the Dye
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
NEFP,s SUioIDE.


oi Los Angelica.
Chief of Police Dolan on Tuesday
received a lettor from Chief Of Police
John NJ. Glass of Los Angeles, Cal ,
giving particulars concerning the sui
cido of William Netf, who was until re-
Gently night clerk at the Clayton House.
Tho letter states that he committed
suicide at the Hotel broadway. in that
city. on June 24th. by morphine pois-
oning. lie was Respondent and out OF
money and evidently feared arrest on
the charge Of embcz2lement. Papers
in his possession indicated that he was
formerly clerk at the Hotel Lafayette.
in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Chess Champion Weight Of Philadel.
phia and William }. Ferris of New
Castls arc engaged in playing a seriet
of games of chess for prize. The
games are TO be played until one player
wine total of five games, The first
game was won by Mr.. Ferris on Satur-
Hay last. The neyt game will he played
on Saturday next. But one game ia
played each wuok.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

West Chester, Pa, July 10. The body
Of Howard Liviu2snu was found in a
quarry bols in West Whiteand lasi
evening Ivy a party Of seRrGhers. Liy
iugsnn was about 20 years Of ago, and
disappeared last Thursday evening. His
clothes were found on tho edge Of the
quarry, which has in it water to tho
depth of 90 feet. At the inquest il was
developed that Ilivingson had soue
swimming alone. 1t is probable he was
taken with cramps and sank.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
TORK or WREcK ERS.
An Engine Overturned aud Car Damaged,
hut NnhnhN Imlnreh.

hut Nobody Injured.
Cumberland. Nd. July AT 3. 30
tached to train No. 10, while passing
Cumberland, was ileraiied and foil over
on its side. a bagguge car was slightly
damaged, but no one was injured. Tho
tracks were hlockpd for few hours.
Investigation reveals the faut that
some one had deliberately removed a
belt from the switch, which caused tho
derailment. The compaDy's detectives
have been detailed on the case. j..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

DIR. james Jefcott Pierce. aged SG
years, died in Baltimore on Sunday.
lie was born in London, Eng. in 1871,
and came to this country with his
parents when child. lie studied medi-
cine in Philadelphia and practised in
Wilmington and other cities, HIS was
a momber of st. AIMS Catholic
Church. He never married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22
TERRIBLE FURY OF STORMS.
Destructive Cloudbursts in Pennsyivani
and Nebrnsltn.

Destructive CIoudbursts in Pennsylvania
and Nebraska.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 20.-A cloud
burst near Carnegie, last night, damaged
property to the extent OF S25, 900. At
the Pan Handle mines of M. A. Hanna
g. 60. the powder store house, railroad
tracks and cars were washed away. The
water rose so rapidly that the miners
were forced TO flee to the hills for safety.
Marion o., July 2O.-A succession OF
terrible electrical storms, with heavy
rain and hail. passed over this city and
vicinity yesterday. George Stout, while
driving mower, was killed by light
ming. Charles Heiter and William Son
tag, while returning home from work
were struck down ON the street, hut
may recover. Four men near Radnor,
10 miles from this city, were killed.
Lodge Pole. Ncb., July 20. A cloud
burst six miles west of this place, yes
terday, washed out one mile OF railroad
track. All trains are tied up. Every
dam between here and Sidney ia washed
out. This is the worst food ever known
here,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Denver, Col, July 90. "A severe
snowstorm is reported at all the higher
portions of tho mountain districts.
Three inches Of snow is reported at
Cripple Creek, Aspen and other points.
and one inch at Leadville. The weather
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Mrs. Virginia Smith, coored, dropped
dead at her homo at Greenland, on
Monday. She had Just finished the
weeks washing and whilo going into
tho houss was stricken. Deputy Coroner
Chandler gave certificate of death
from heart disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

New York. July 10. j Justice Truax,
in the supreme court, has dismisse
the writ OF hsbeas corpus obtained by
Lawyer Howe for Thorn, the alleged
murderer of Guldensuppe. He also has
denied the motion to admit Thorn to
bail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

london, Eng, july 20 Sir John
Charles Burknill, ono of the founders
OF tho Volunteer movement Of 1850, 10
dead, He was in his s0th year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Judge Gumming, l0-years OLD boy
residing on New street, fell from the
elevator roof at Leafs mills, Tuesday
morning, and broke his loft log below
the knee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Laurel, July IL. Sixty dollars in sill
yer was stolen from James u. Bostic,
proprietor Of the Laurel House, early
this morning, The money was in "a desk
in the office, which was broken open
with q uhissl.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

Or. 4, l.. Turner, Bloomsbury Sanitarnm
Philadelphia Pa. says; AS an adjunct Il
the recuperatIve powers of the nervous sys
tenn, know of nothing equal to it,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-07-22

The Jackson & Sharp Co. has received
a contract for the construction of a
barge for Dunbar & Sullivan of Buffalo,
N. ", 10 hs used in connection with
dredging maGhineB 1t will he 10 feet
long, 81 feet heam and IL feet de0p.