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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
TRIED TO TAKE Her LIFE
An Unsuccessful Attempt at Suicide
Made by Mrs. Clementile Taylor.
TOOK LARGE DOSE OF LAUDANUM
Poison Was Expelled by Mus
tard Water.
THE WOMAN SEVENTY YEARS OF AGE

Mrs. Clementine Taylor, aged 10 years,
who has room at the residence of Mrs.
Clara Horner, No. AID Fast Eighth
street, drank laudanum on Saturday
afternoon, presumably with suicidal
intent. but, Notwithstanding her adj
ynneed age, her lifa was saved and she
will in all probability recover.
About ]. 30 O'Clock in the afternoon,
n short time after ahe had drank the
drug. Avery Warner, 4-years- -olei lad,
was sent to Mrs. Taylor's room with a
message. She appeared TO him to he
eiek and informed him thst she did
not care to go down stairs. lie reported
the fact 10 Mrs. Rebecca Warner, who
went to Mrs. Taylor's room and found
that what the lad had said was true.
Mrs. Horner was summoned and the
two women held consultation.
They soon learned what had happenei
and Mrs Horner induced Mrs. Taylor
to drink some mustard water, which
caused her to vomit the laudanum. Ii
was at first thought she was dying. but
soon after the emetic mad operated. she
showed signs Of recovering. Or. W. =
Miller was summoned and treated toe
suffering woman, and on Monday sne
was reported to be on the road tt
recovery.
From what could be learned, Mrs.
| Taylor,s means are limited, her chiei
support being a small pension, and or
Saturday she was considerably worried
over the conduct of relative, and thu
worriment produced despondency.
She is we'll liked by the people il
tho neighborhood with whom she y
acquainted, and there was considerable
alarm when it was reported that sh'
had made an attempt on her life. Z
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
DE4rh OF AN on CITIZEN.

Peter Brynberg Fornan, "A Defendant oil the
swedes, Who Was a Cabinet Maker and
UndertaIser.
Peter Brynberg Forman died at his
resilleuce, No. 6l5 West Fifth street,
on Monday after an illness of several
weeks. He would have been 10 years
old on Tuesday. He had a sister who
died on the day before her birthday
and a brother who died two dayH after
his birthday. Mr.. Forman was born in
the old Forman homestead at what is
now Esmere and was descended from
the Swedes who erected the Old Swedes
Church. He learned the trade of cabi-
net maker and undertaken under John
Ferris, founder of the Ferris Industrial
School. After completing his appren-
ticeship he pursued his trade at No. 409
Shipley street for about 30 years. In
his active days he had large under
taking business in the neighborlng
country within 10 or 20 miles OF this
city. or late years he had continued
cabinet making on East Fourth street
over his SON q store.
Mr., Forman'a wife died some years
| ago, |, P. Forman and Robert Il. Forman
are his brothers. He leaves two sons,
(. Wilberforce Forman of the First
| National Bank, and John B. Forman,
shoe dealer. He was member oi
Calvary Episcopal Church. The funeral
will took place yesterday afternoon
| at n'Glock from his late residence ano
interment was made at the vii
mington and Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

An Interesting Meet the Riverview
Track on Saturday Afternoon.
There was an interesting race meet,
run under the auspices of the Whining
ton Cycle Co., on the Riverview track
on Saturday afternoon. The attendance
was good, but not as large as it should
lave been.
L. g. Cooley defeated Frank M.
BOYLE and T. j. Gilon 10 the mile match
race, making the distance in 2.49 l-5.
Gocdley won two of the heats and Boyle
won heat in 2.27 .. A summary OF
the races follows:
One. mile novice-Won by W. L. Alex
ander, Hammonton, N. j. second,
Stephen j. Leach. Time, 2.52. No race.
One mile match race between y. u.
Goodley, F. M. Boyle, I. j. Gillon
Won by E. G. Goodley. Time, 2. 40 10.
Mile upen--Won by w. Il. Goodley
second, j. II. Minnick; third, I. j.
Gillon. Time 2.39 3-5.
Mile .handicap-Won by W. Fl. De
rousse, Ridley Park; second, I'd. Gil
| lon; third, W. Fl. Bowden, Oxford, Pa.
Time, 2.25 3.5. :, :,
Five-mile haudicap-Won by W. H
Hollett; second, j.. Fl. Miunick; third
W. II. Derousse; fourth, L. j. Gillon
fifth. WI. Alexander. Tins. ID. 2s 80
Luther johnson, one half.mile ex
hibition. LOG 2-5, unpaced.
Nicohlas Green attempted to breal
his half-mile record OF 1.22, but coult
not do better than l. .32.
The Wilmington Cycle 60. will Civ
another meet in about three weeks, u
which it is expected that bartholomew
Starbuck and Church will participate
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
PLUMBERS TO REORGAAlzt.

Not Permitted to Work on New York
Contract Unless affiliated with some
Union.
Until about a year ago the journey
man plumbers in this city were organ
ized, their union being one OF the
strongest and most prosperous In Della
ware. But differences arose among the
members and there was a lack OF in
tereat, which caused the union to die a
natural death. The plumbers propose
to reorganizs, however, and the indica-
tions are that they will again assume
their former prestige in the local labor
world. Arrangements arc now being
made for reorganization, which Will
take place within few days. An effort
is being made to secure a meeting place.
Recently the b +. Shaw Co. of this
city sent number of their men to New
York City to work on a large contract
which had been awarded to them, nut
last week the New York plumbers, learn
ing that the Wilmington men were not
affiliated with any union, protested and
brought such pressure to bear that tue
Wilmingtunians were compelled to cease
work until they should become con
nected with some union. Accordingly
| they returned to this city and reported
| the condition Of affairs and expresseo
an inclination to organize. After the
organization they will return to New
York, and no objection will he offeret
TO their resumption OF work on th'
| Shaw contract.
There appears to be general inclina
ton among the plumbers all over tn
city TO reorganize.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
MASSACRES IN new GUINEA
Heads of Natives and Whites
Split Open by Savages.
VICTIMS WERE AT GOLD FIELDS
Murderers Claiming They Had
Been Ill-treated.


Vancouver, B. G., Aug. 2.--Tbe
steamer Miowera. from Sydney, brings
news of another massacre.
Not long ago great numbers OF
Australia's army of unemployed we're
attracted by stories of fabulous gold
panning at Papua and other interior
POINTS in New Guinea. Their ranks
have been thinned by murder, starya-
tion and fatal swamp fevers. 10 mako
matters worse every native who helped
white man was marked for the toma-
hawk. The remnant of these white
pioneers went to vanapa for final
effort TO make their fortunes and re-
turn. Their stores gave out, and for
months they lived on "damper" and
| tea. Natives in the vicinity claimed
to be ill-treated by the government in
| the way of scant stores, and decided to
teach the government lesson by mas
sacreing all the whites within reach.
The whites were raided at night, and
| put to death with tomabawks. I'd
Many maesacres had occurred ip the
same place previously. but the govern
ment did not attempt to punish the
i murderers.
At the massacre which occurred 3D.
miles from Port Moresby the entire
settlement of natives and whites had
their heads split open by large hand
of savages. The government has sent
military police to surround the natives
and shoot them il necessary. Wholesale
arrests will be made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

New York, Aug. 9. 2.-August Mailer,
a bartender, ia in custody on suspicion
of having killed mis- wife. Augusta
Mahler, to-day. in their fiat, Oh West
Forty second street. Mailer alleges that
the woman committed suicide by shoot
ing herself in the head after attempt.
ing to snoot him. The police HAy that
the bullet which killed Mrs. Mahler
entered her head in such way as TO In
dieate that it was fred by come one
above her. ami that the absence OF
powder burns makes it improbable that
the wound was self inflicted. Mrs.
Mablor, who was widow when ahe
married Mailer recently, was jealous Of
her husbands attentions TO her
daughters The couple had quarreled
several times over this subject
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
4 TRAGIC DAY IN INDIANA.
Four Citizens of Carlisle Drowned at Hyatts
Ferry Sunday.

Ferry Sunday.
Terre Haute, Ind, Aug. 2.-Yester-
day was tragic Sunday for Carlisle, a
town about 30 niles south OF here. -Four
of the citizens were drowned at Hyatt's
Ferry and one was ground to fragments
by an Evansville & Terre Hautp freight
train. The dead are: MIR. and Mrs.
Grant Hammond, Mr.. and Mrs. Abner
aud Charles Hines.
The first four were seen to go In
bathing. and later their clothes were
found on the river bank. 1t is believed
one OF the women was seized with
cramps and the others we're drowned in
trying to rescue her.
Charles Hines was found shortly after
daylight, lying cluse to tho railroad
track at Carlisle. His head was crushed.
his right hand torn of and his body
almost severed. 1t il thought he fell
from the train while stealing asride. j.
At Hilsdale, about 20 miles north ct
here James Mclaughlin, yesterday,
shot and instantly killed Joseph Rop-
son. Mclaughlin and Robson we're in
saloon, when, without provocation,
the former drew a revolver and fired
three bullets into Robson's breast. Nc
Laughlin escaped. One report is that
Mclaughlin had sworn to take the life
OF man who had caused Mclaughlin a
father to commit murder, and Robson
wac mistaken for that man. McLsugh-
| lin married a rich woman several years
ago, and since then has spent money
recklessly. Excitement over the murder
! ia at fever heat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
pENINs unA rAR.taRAPHs.

The Milton Times has been enlarged.
Woodie Conner was drowned at POGO
moke City last Wednesday.
Robert Russell. Jr., of Milford re-
Gently fell and broke an arm.
Basil Sewell, formerly of Cecil county,
died in Philadelphia recently.
The annual reunion of the Culver
family was held near Laurel on thurs
day.
The Rev. Alfred Smith, d. D., and
family of Dover are summering at OK
ford.
Joseph L. Cahall has been elected
president of the Georgetown Bicycle
Club.
Tunis F. Dean of Baltimore was res
cued from drowning at Ocean City on
Friday.
The Rev. E. r. Rich OF Greensboro
has been invited to become dean OF
Trinity Cathedral, Easton.
The Avon Cycle Club, which was
organized at Easton four years ago and
whiuh had SO members, has disbanded.
The international Fraternal Alliance
OF Baltimore, which is in trouble, is
estimated to have 100 policy holders in
this city.
The Rev. John F. Clymer, ID. D.,
formerly a member of tho Wilmington
Methodist Episcopal Conference, viii
soon make tour OF the Holy Lund.
The Sunday-school convention of thu
Maryland Annual Conference of thu
Methodist Protestant Church will b'
held at Harrington on September litt
and 18th.
The Wye campmeeting will continu'
until August 10th, instead of unit
to-day, as was frat announced. Th
extension is in consequence of rain hay
ing interfered with the services.
The Sussex county register of will
has granted letters Of administration oil
the estate of Elizabeth L. johnson t
Edward b. Davidson, and On the estat
of Rachel A. Burris to William I. Burris
Wilbur d. Clark, aged 13 years, re
Gently became lost in Sussex count.
swamp, and remained there 81 hour
without food and at the mercy of mos
ouitoes. He could scarcely walk whel
! rescued, but 10 improving.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

A few days ago Mary Malescheski re-
ceived a counterfeit half-dollar in
change at Stern Brothers. store, No.
4o6 Market street. After shs had left
the store she discovered that tho coin
was counterfeit aud returned and asked
the clerk from whom she had received
it 10 redeem it. The clerk, not being
aware that she had banded out the
counterfeit, refused TO redeem it, The
matter was turned over to the Federal
authorities and on Saturday afternoon
the clerk was arraigped before United
States Commissioner S. Redmond
Smith. AT the hearing member OF
the firm promised to redeem the coun-
terfeit and the case was dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
JuLY RECORDS.
Ten Trihing Fires During the Month
Many Arrests by the Poiice-.9 Building


Ten Trifing Fires During the Month
Many Arrests by the Poiice-29 Building
Permits.
Chief Engineer Welile of the Fire
Department reports that there were 10
triiiing fires during the month of July.
as follows: July 5th-House rear No. 300
Kirkwood street; damage slight. July
5th-Roof of house at No. l03 West Ninth
street; damage slight. July 6th-No. GOA
Church street, in closet; damage $40.
July sth-Stable on b street; damage
S25. July Stb-Barber shop No. 93
Walnut street; damage slight. July
10th-House No. 923 Shipley street ,
damage slight. July 12th-Slight fire at
No. GIG West street; damage $40. July
l2th-Stable on B street; damage $50.
July 2Sth-Ford's Morocco Works
damage SIS. July 30th-No. 2l7 West
Third street; damage So.
For the same period the police made
329 arrests, of which four were for
assault with intent TO commit murder.
Building Inspector Grubb granted
80 building permits, the valuation
being 525, 434, an increase over the
same week IN 1896.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Crisfield, Md. Aug. l. The prelimi-
nary hearing of Isaiah Reed and Will
liam Goryon was had before Justice
Porter Saturday On tho charge OF
poisoning the family of Hannah John
son at Hopewell. in Somerset county.
The prisoners we're committed to jail to
await the action Of the grand jury. 10.
day the body OF the child was exhumed
and Drs. Simonson and Somers removed
the stomach in order that it might be
submitted to a chemical analysis. Reed
told many conflicting stories to-day
and he is so crazy that it ia doubtful
ii his testimony will amount TO any
thing before the court. Gordon denied
having any connection with the affair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
err coUKr CASES.

Numerous Offenders Arraigned IN the
Municipal tribunal Monday Morning.
James Parker, colored, was arraigned
in the municipal court on Monday
on the charge OF dsorderly conduct..
Emma Joues accused him of going TO
her residence in Morris court on Satur.
day and threatening to shoot her. On
information from her ne was arrested
by officer Lemuel Mar. A fine of 50
WIS imposed.
Emma Richardson, coored, preferred
a charge of assault and battery against
her husband, Edward. She alleged
that last Wednesday night he kicked
her and assaulted her with his list /; in
fact, she said, he made a murdt rous
attack upon her. He was required to
pay fine of $40 and foot the bill OF
costs.
Hugh FAIRIES of Norrietown who was
found lying on the pavement IN a SENT
conscious condition at Third and Pine
streets ON Saturday afternoon, was
arraigned on the charge OF drunken
ness He gave the Impression that
he had been drugged and robbed, as
when he regained Consciousness az the
police station he missed his watch and
railroad ticket and 50. 10 10 money. tie
was given the benefit Of the doubt and
was allowed to go.
Charles II. Dawson was charged with
committing an assault on John Deer
at Front ana Tatnall streets on Satur-
day afternoon. 1t was shown that Daw-
son was defending himself and the case
was dismissed.
Lena Stout, comely girl. 10 years
of age. who lives with William Ryan
utr rh haFna1
Edward Harrison with acting in an in
decent manner toward her at her resi-
dence about two weeks ago. She
alleged that be went to the house, and
catching hold of her. threw her VIC
luntly on a bed and kissed her against
her wishes.
Harrison denied being guilty of any
indecent conduct and said it was {
scheme to make trouble for him. Hi
accused Mr.. Ryan of acting in an i'm
proper manner toward the girl.
MIR. Ryan said he had warned Har
rison TO stay away and tried to keeI
, him away from his house. de alleget
further that Harrison went to hi
house on Saturday night, despite hi
protest.
/ The Judge dismissed the case, afte
reprimanding the Ryans for not making
/ complaint at the time the alleged i'm
proper conduct occurred. Special Agen
Stout of the S. 2. g. G. was requeste
to see that the girl is properly cared for
Dennis Reardon, who keeps sa loo
, in the United States Hotel, wa
charged with selling liquor on Sunday
t the place having been raided Monda
, afternoon by Ssrgt. Evans and a squa'
i who arrested Reardon and seven othe
d men. Walter II. Hayes, counsel 70
. Rear5on, expressed desire to waive
3 hearing, but Deputy City Solicito
Q Lynn wanted to proceed and a pre-
Il limnary hearing was gone into. Josep
a McClane and Clement Hollis testifie
d to obtaining heer there yesterday, bu
d both denied paying for it. H.
4 Reardon was held in $500 bail
. answer the charge at the upper cour
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Capt Smith, who was sent TO Jamaica
to command the steamer Bermuda, ar
rived at Philadelphia Sunday, on the
British steamship Ethelred, from Fort
Antonio. He was to have succeeded
Capt. Murphy, who was arrested for
violating the neutrality lava of Great
Britain, but the subsequent proceed
ings brought against the vessel for for
fsiture changed the plans of her
owners, and after prolonged stay on
the island Capt. Smith decided to re-
turn to the United States The Bor-
muda will be sold by the British Gov
ernment in short time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
LaBOR DAY.
The Central Labor Union to Have
Demonstration at sheiipot fark.


The Central Labor Union to Have
Demonstration at sheiipot fark.
The following committee has heen ap-
pointed by the Central Labor Union to
make arrangements for Labor Day
celebration on September 9th W. j.
Savers of the carpenters union, chair
man; George II. Spnth of the cigar
makers union, sscretary; r. L. Nc
Clelland of the machinists' union. treas.
urer; Frank Wright of the carpenters
union, and Harry Jacobs of the cigar
makers' union.
The committee held meeting last
week and made arrangements to have
grand demonstration at Shellpot Park,
which was considered the bast availa-
hle place for the purpose in the city.
There will he dancing afternoon and
evening on that day, nut the principal
feature will be addresses by prominent
labor leaders of this and other cities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Cambridge. Md, Aug. 1.-olivsr
Wiley, son OF Edwin Willey,a merchant
OF Bucktown, Dorchester county, met
with serious and probably fatal acci-
dent on Friday afternoon. He was rid
ing year.old colt, which is far from
gentle and when short distance from
home the animal SHE'D, throwing the
lad against a tres by the roadside and
fracturing his skull. He was found un--
conscious a short time after, and had
not yet regained consciousness lie is
about 10 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Chester had an excellent opportunity
TO watch the storm as it played over
Wilmington. Tho boat did not en-
counter much Of the storm.
Some Of the electric light globes
about the city we're broken by the
force OF the hail, and some street lamps
also suffered.
Two hail storms were reported from
the top Of Penny Hill. Thare was ous
storm at about o'clock aud the other
two hours later.
The storm was heaviest in and near
Wilmington. There was some bail at
points down the State and some
damage was done by it. but north oi
this city there was very little.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

South Bethlehem, Pa, Aug. g.
Stephen Gasba, who was stabbed yes
terday by Andrew Schweiga, died this
morning. Both parties are HungariHns.
The men had had quarrel 10 saloon,
and after the place had been closed
Schweiga laid in wait for GaHha and
attacked him with Knife, stahbing
him through the left lung. The murder
took place on School Alley near where
Anton Hearld stabbed to death Paul
Hasson two years ago. Schweiga was
committed to Jail. charged with murder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
DOG-CATCHER RAMPANT.

Paraded Dover Streets Revolver in Hand,
and Finally Landed In jail.
Special Correspcndence oil GaSette ana journal
Dover, Aug. 2. 2.-Joseph Cook, official
dog. catcher Of Dover, to-day paraded
the streets with his dog catching net
in one hand and a revolver in the
other, fercely threatening TO shoot
pedestrians on sight.
Cook was intoxicated. Hs was
arrested bsiore he succeeded in doing
any mischief and locked up in jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

The Massachusetts Benefit Life Asso-
citation has sent letter to policy
holders of the company in this city,
about 15U in all, asking them to pay
the assessment, which has been levied,
to the home office in Boston, as the
agency here has been discontinued.
Jaslowsky, who formerly represented
the company here, has accepted the
position Of agency director In the New
York Life Insurance Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

B. Frank Maroney has opened an
undertaking establishment at No. $40
West Ninth street.
While at work at the shipyard Of the
Harlan & Hollingsworth Co. on Satur-
day John Heating had two fingers
broken.
William It. Lowell has been elected a
trustee of Eureka Council, Jr. q. U.
A. M, to fill the vacancy caused by
tho death OF Melville Tnompaun,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Hugh G. Browne, chairman of the
Regular Republican State committee,
is quoted as saying that he fayors the
appointment of conference committee
by the Regulars with view to adjust
ing the differences between the two
factions of the Republican party. Many
of his colleagues in the ranks OF the
Regulars do not agree with him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Chief Of Police Dolan still has in his
possession a 20-fopt cat-rigged boat,
which was found in the Lobdell canal
about three weeks ago. 1t is supposed
to have been stolen from one of the
streams in New Jersey, and the, chief
is willing to turn it over TO the latter,
provided proof OF ownership is given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Prof. @. S. Hartmann, musical
director of the Delaware S@ngerhund,
who now resides in Philadelphia. con
templates locating in this city and
establishing conservatory OF music.
He has unusual musical abilities, ,aud
the success of the S@ngerbund at the
recent Sangsrfest is due mainly to his
afFo,tn 1t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Baltimore, Nd, Aug. 2.-Gov.
Lowndes has notified the attorney for
Peter Monahan, under sentence OF
death, that he will not interfere, and
tho execution will take place on FRI
day, August 18th. Monahan, who is
over 70 years old, killed his wife with
an axe because she refused to give him
the money she earned as a washwoman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

A cat owned by Samuel Rabanowitz
of No. 2O2 Monroe street last Thursday
gave birth to six kittens, four of which
are Joined together at the hind legs,
and four hind legs are the apportion-
ment for the four kittens. One OF the
four has dind and the owner is at
loss whether to cut the dead one off or
kill the others ana preserve them,