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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
DELAWARE GAZETTE AND STATE DEIAWA

after the tme they bad been executed. "
In regard TO recording, he stated that
tho recorder always seeB that city
property Ia registered whom oeed ls
being recorded before it goes out of his
hands.
This ended the testimony and Mr..
Robertson moved that ths petition be
Dismissed The motion was seconded
by Mr.. Zeblny. Mr.. Smith offered I'm
amendment 10 the effect that Council
take recess for 20 minutes.
Mr.. Oberly seconded tho amendment
Mr. Robertson objected. He thought
the case was clear and the matter should
he settled without delay. He called for
the yea and nay vote on tho amend.
ment. The motion was lost, Mr.
O'Neill voting against it with the Re
publicans. Mr., Leary in voting for the
amendment stated that he did so re-
luctantly.
President Leitch announced that the
question was m Mr.. Robertson motion
to dismiss tho petition OF Mr.. Sayers.
Mr.. Robertson made speech in sup
port of the motion. He stated that it
had been stated by witness called by
the Democrats that the city assessment
on the property at Tenth and Washing
ton streets was SO, 600. 1t had been
proved that there was mortgage of
81, 600; also that the assessed value in
excesH OF the encumbrances amounted
to S767 9S. which included everything
on Dscember 9th. 1896 lie referred to
the evidence and showed that Mr..
Lewis was qualified and said he did not
gee how any member could vote to oust
Mr.. Lewis on the evidence produced.
Mr.. O'Neill said that before the vote
was ordered he would like TO define his
position. Hn stated that he had listened
nttentively TO all that had been said
and could not zee anything that would
warrant him in voting To oust Mr..
Lewis. There was no proof why he
should he ousted. Others had neglected
TO have their property registered, and
there was no reason why Mr.. Lewis
should bo made to suffer on account OF
mere technirality. He was confident
that the Democratic party did not want
blot on its record such aH would be
the result of ousting MIR. Lewis. lie
would not cast his vote to crafty any
i petty spite. lie had beon Democrat
for 80 years and was not going 10 do
anything that would rob any one out
of his birthripht. lie would not vote
to produce any President Hayes affair.
Every member of Council voted for
Mr.. Robertson's motion to dismiss the
petition, after which, on motion OF Mr.
Robertson, the clerk was directed to
publish in two of the city newspapers
the decision of Council in the matter.
While the voting was In progress and
afterward, when 1t wus found that Mr..
Lewis was being upheld by Democrats
and Republicans alike there was ten
deney on the part OF some OF the specta
tors to applaud, but they were re-
strained and there was no demonstra'
| tiou
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Deaths.


BIDpLE--on July llth, 1897, Samuel T. Biddle,
in his Slst yonr.
BlHE-in this city, on Jnly 18th, 1897, Mrs Mary
louise Bize, widow oil John Louis Nicholas
Bl1e, aged ~ years.
CAMPBELI4--ln Braudywine hundred, on July
lllh. 1877, E. Irene CampbNil. daughter of
Amos nni Emma VI. Campbell, aged u years.
COOK-On Thursday, July sth 1897, Annie.
daughter OF George and Katie Cook, aged 20
years.
DANCE--In this city, on July l2th, 1877, Edgar
Dance, son of Allen b. and Mary Dance. aged
q yeurs.
DINEEN--ln this city, on July eth, 1897, Dennis
Dinpen, aged 33 years.
HoPE--ln this city on July 10th, 1897, Henrietta
Il. Hope, widow OF William Il. Hope, aged 10
years
KENNEDY On July 10th, 1897, Samuel, son of
Charles and Mary EllUn Kennedy, aged 90
years.
LLOYp--In this city On July llth. ls17 Hannah
Lloyd, wi.e OF the late George Lloyd, aged 66
yeara.
MURPIlY---In this city on July 10th, 1897, Mar
Earet, wife OF Thomas Murphy, aged ~ years
PEOPLES In Philadelphia on Thursday. July
Sih, 1877. Clayton McMichacl, sou of u. =. G.
anI l.iliio n. Peoples, aged year, 8 months
and Is days.
PIMM--ln this city, on July sth, 1897, Bernard
Pimm, ueod years and months,
RUBlNSoN-ou July 18th, 1897, Walter t., son
OF William g. aud May j. Robinson, agod
months
sAYERs-on July sth, 1897, Ann, widow of
George Sayers-
sCnLEss-on July 9th, 1877, Jacob schlssA
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
nnv.r,s Hank rrnnlin.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Jorrnal
Dover, July II. The meeting of the
First National Bank stockholders to-
day served to revive solne of tho stories
that have been prevalent In Dover for
some timo in regard TO colusion be =
tween Boggs and some prominent mon
here. but diI;gent inquiry failed to
elicit any information positive enough
10 its nature to be called anything but
idle talk.
IL had all along been supposed that
there would be some excitement created
at the meeting by thuse Of the stock
holders who have bsen open in their
criticisms of thu method which allowed
Buggs to carry on his neculations for so
long TING, and last night when il
became known that J. Edward Addicks
had purchased number of HhHrBs Of
the hank stock and would appear per-
sonally and vote them at the stock
holders meeting everyone inquired at
once his motive. The shares held hy
Mr.. Addiclss, ii in number, were
bought from Hume Jenkins of Wynn
ing through Wilmington agent, but
the consideration is not known. 1t is
believed, however, that the price per
share paid was far below the former
par value OF the stock.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
AcoiDENT ar nARRIsB0Rs.
An Engine Ovrrturned-Three Persons In-
jured, One of Them Fatally.

An Engine Ovrrturned-Three Persons In-
jured, ono of Them Fatally.
Associated Pc3t5 Ois ILs;u nv sbsilal Wir,4
Harrisburg, Pa, July IA. by the
overturning of an engine in the Penn
sylvania railroad station in this city
early this morning George Miller. son
of Engineer Harry Miller, lost his life
aud Fireman John ii. Ream had leg
badly crushed.
The Philadelphia and Erie train was
drawing into the train shed, when the
front wheels struck frog and jumped
tho switch. The pony wheels went one
way an the great drivers the other,
whirling the fast moving machine
around until it toppled over almost di-
rectly at right angles 10 the tracks.
The engineer and fireman both jumped.
Ream was caught under the engine.
Miller was unable TO got away form the
engine, and was buried under the fall
ing machine. When taken out by the
wrvckers he was dead. As soon as the
accident happened the wreoking crews
were summoned, and in five hours the
engine was righted and the tracks, which
were badly blocked, were cleared.
The injured fireman is at the City
Hospital. 1t will not be necessary TO
amputate his leg.
The Millers live in this city. The
father was slightly hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
FRANK M'LAuGHLlN DEAD.
Died Yesterday of Rheumatic Gout and
Other Diseases.

hi'N AtstothHg VI oout anu
other Diseases.
Philadelphia. Pa, July 14.-Frank
Mclaughlin, proprietor uf the Phila.
delphia Times, died this morning.
Mr.. Mclaughlin had heen in falling
health for some time, andhis condition
was aggravated by aCsevere attack of
gout during the latter part OF March.
Notwithstanding bis suffering. he con-
tinued to pay daily Visits to his office,
ard this exertion is regarded as hasten
ing the spread of the disorder His
physicians family recommended So
journ at Hot Springs. Va, as the only
means of saving bis life. He left for
Hot Springs early in June. There ap.
peared to be so little improvement in
his condition, however, that he re
turned week ago last Saturday. a
serious attack of cirrbosis Of the
stomach had meanwhile developed, and
the physicians were unable to check its
ravagas. On Monday the pationt began
to sink rapidly, and the ond came this
Frank Mclaughlin wss horn in
County Tyrone, Ireland. on'Ju une 1lth,
1928. He came to this country when a.
boy Of 3 years with his parents and Set
tlad in philadelphia, where he waa
educated in tho public schools and
where hesafterward learned his trade US
printer.
In early manhood. in conjunction
with his brother John. he founded the
printing establishment of Mclaughlin
Bros, Philadelphia. This plant, for
many years, was one of the foremost
job printing Offices in the country. 1t
became noted particularly for its fine
color work.
MIR. Mclaughlin became chief owner,
publisher and manager of the Phila-
delphia Times on March 18th, 1875,
and to the conduct of ii he gave his
tireless energies until stricken down
with illness. which doubtless was en-
HANGED by his devotion to the work.
EiB life was aneventful. 1t is story
Of long and faithful attention to his
two great business enterprises-firs as
the head of the job printing house and
in later years as publisher and business
manager of tho Times. He was noted
for his careful supervision Of every
detail in his business. lie had 10
assistants; even tbe most minute mat
ters we're looked after by his own eye.
lie was modest, unaBsuming and quiet
in his tastea. He never held public
office, and refused several opportunities
to secure political place and power. lie
was public spirited citizen in the in
terests of Philadelphia. lie was twice
married. His first wife died several
years ago. He married second time
about three years ago. This wife sur
wives him. as do also thres children by
his first marriage-two SONS, Frank and
| Vincent, and daughter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
TO BUILD A TORPEDOBOAT.

One Of tho Government Contracts to be
Given to tho Harlan g. HoiIIngworth Co.
AdviceH from Washington, d. c., state
that Secretary Long has decided to ac-
cept tho recommendations of the ma
jority of the board Of naval chiefs as to
the award of contracts for building
three torpsdoboats. in which CASE the
contracts will go to tho Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Co. Of this city, the Morris
Heights Gas and Engine Go. OF New
York and WOLF & Zwicker of Seattle,
Washington.
Although details are lacking it is
thought that the Harlan & Hollings-
worth Go. will he awarded the contract
for building 3i5 ton boat at cost of
s235, 600, hut in any event good, sub
stantial contract is assured, and which
ever boat is turned out here will un-
doubtedly be a splendid card for the
local firm.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
noy Iriured.

special Correspondence of Gazette ana journal
Now Castle, July l4.-William Willis,
the 9.years-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Willis, residing on Third street,
near South, met with painful and
perhaps serious accident shortly after
noon to-day while plnying at the old
lumber sheds near the gas house. The
lad with several other boys was playing
near revolving saw, when his jacket
sleeve became entangled and his left
arm and wrist were scraped and alsC
cut by the gaw. 1t ia feared that be
will lose the hand at tho wrist. The
child was placed under the influence oi
ether by Drs. McCabe and Stewart and
the wounds dressod. An effort will be
made to save the hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
IY.lTEK DErAR..M ENT.
Surface Drainage IN City water-To Repair
Machinery.

Machinery.
Since the laying of sewer on Six
teenth street the gutter which formerly
carried oil the rain water has vanished
and now the surface drainage runs into
the city water supply race. The matter
was brought up at the regular meeting
of the Water Commission Tuesday
and the Street and Sewer department
will he asked to remedy il.
The board also considered the matter
OF refuse flowing from Rattlesnake run
into the city race and thence to the
filter.
A sample OF lead pipe affected by
electrolysis was displayed. 1t had been
taken from the bed of Tenth street nenr
Orange.
Chief Engineer bond was authorized
to make necessary repairs to the ma
chinery at the city pumping station and
at the filter. The ilalance in bank was
reported as $50, Ssh. 50. The payroll OF
S754. " was ordered paid,
Tho commission decided to allow a
Saturday half holiday to the Office force
during July and August.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
wna os Years Ola.

The funeral of Mrs. Marin Crawford,
widow of Barney Crawford, took place
yesterday from her residence. No.
1917 Marshall street, Philadelphia.
Mrs. Crawford was born in New Castle,
Del, 02 years ago. There she married
and removed TO Baltimore. going to
Philadelphia in laia. Her husband
opened a tannery an Sixth street ahove
Thompson, retiring from business
several years before his death, Ia years
ago Mrs. Crawford enjoyed good
health, but 10 years ago met with an
accident that required her TO use
crutcheH. She resided with her four
children.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
ATTACKED BY A cow.
a Young Giri Badly injured Over Eleventh
Street Bridge.

a Young Girl Badly injured Over Eleventh
Street Bridge.
Mary F. Grubb. aged II years, niece
of ex-City Councilman Kirby, Of Six
teenth and Claymont streets, while
walking along Head street in the
vicinity of Vandever avenue on Mon
day evening, was attacked by a COW
owned by Moaeg Thomas. colored. The
animal appeared to be iufuriated.
although nothing had been dons by
Miss Grubb or her sister, Mrs. Florence
Brown, who was with her. to aggravate
it, and catching her at the hip. threw
her into a ditch about six feet deep.
The cow followed her down the ditch
and badly injured her, besides tearing
her clothing from her body.
Mrs. Brown wHs horror stricken and
expected to SEQ her sister killed out
right, but. with great bravery rushed
to the assistance of the young girl.
The owner of the COW, who was in the
vicinity, also ran to the assistance OF
the unfortunate girl, and he and Mrs.
Brown succReded in rescuing hor.
Miss Grubb, who was badly, though
it was afterwRrd learned not seriously
injured, was picked UP and taken to the
residence of her uncle, where she
makes her home, and an examination
of her injuries was made. When che
was rescued she was unconscious, but
soon regained consciousness ana is on
tho road to recovery. 1t is thought
possible that she may hnve been injured
Internally, apd il will be several days
before it ia known just how badly she
is hurt.
In addition to being iniured the
from the effects of which Hhe has not
yet thoroughly recovered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Lnrra I.l,n,i sale.

Centreville, Nd, July 13. Probably
the largest sale of real estate that ever
occurred in Queen Anne's county was
held to-day, when W. W. Busteeu, as
trustee, sold the county property of
John b. Brown. There we're II lots,
and the aales aggregated over SAG, 900
for about 9, 100 acres, including some
of tho finest farming lands and most de-
sirahle homes in Queen Anne's county.
A few years ago the property would
have sold for at least double the
amount. The fine estate known as the
Bryan farm was purchased by II. B.
Dixon. tbs Burns farm by W. II. Nav
man, the Wright farm by w. j. Price,
the Meredith farm by Charles West.
the Eliersly farm by Josiah Rhodes,
the Downes farm by q. W. jackson,
the Atwcl farm by Spencer Merricl,
and tho Hall farm by Daniel Tilghman.
IL was anticipated that tho superior
quality OF this property and the present
Deprecated value of farm lands would
attract buyers from other sections, but
with the exception of Mr.. Dixon the
purchasers were residents OF Queen
Anne's county.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Tne Jorio case postnoned.

Associated Press Dispatch by spsilat Wires
Bridgeton. N. j., July l4.-Supreme
Court Justice Ludlow to day, post
poned until October the trial of Antoine,
Charles and Louis Jorio, charged with
the murder of their father at Vineland
last winter. by clubbing him to death.
The application for postponement
was made by counsel for tho defence,
who suggested that an examination into
the sanity of this prisoners might he
made. The trial had been set for To-
day.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
schnnner neIano Ashnre.

Associated Press Dlaaatcn by snecai wro'.
New York. July li.-1he observer at
Sandy Hook reports that at q. ID o'clork
this morning the schooner Carrie Il.
Belauo, Capt. Barter, from Savannah,
July 9th, was ashore on Romer ShoRl.
Two tugs wero pulling on the schooner,
hut sho refused to bulge. Tho tug Will
liam 4. Chapman has arrived. with
whose assistance it is expected the
schooner will be hoated on the rise of
the tide.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
BUs1yess rno0BLE Ar DovER.
John satteriieId's stock Levied Upon by
sheriff Shaw.

John Sattertetu's STOCK Levied upon ny
sheriff Shaw.
Bpeclal Correspondence II Gazette and Journal
Dover, July "a. Hard times have
borne heavily on the merchants of
Dover as we'll as other parts OF the
country, and while it has been known
for some time that several business men
here ware in sore straits financially, the
announcement yesterday niurning that
Sheriff Shaw had levied upon the stock
OF OK Postmaster John Satterfield came
in the nature OF Il surprise. 1t was as.
certained that Mr.. Sattortield's diff
Guilty arose over transaction which
took place at the time tho hosiery mill
WINS started In Dover, and which proved
a gigantic failure and swept away the
savings Of several Of the poorer clusses
who were led 10 invest through the per-
suasive powers of the projectors. Mr..
Satterheid invested 81. 900 in stock at
first, but was afterwards, aguinst bis
better judgment, induced to borrow an
other 81, 600 and purchase that much
additional stock. The party who loaned
the money entered up, and when this
became known other creditors followed,
and the sheriff was thus compelled TO
close the establishment.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

N,y., or,,erz.

A government order has been issued
announcing that Lieut.. J. NJ. Orchard
has been detached from the naval
academy and ordered to the gvnbnat
Wilmington. and that Ensign j.. II.
Dayton has been detached from the
Wilmington and ordered to the Norfolk
naval hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
VisI,Iur llin uld IIome.

The Rev. John j.. Reader, pnstor Of
the First Baptist Church Of East st.
Louis, iH Waiting relatives and friends
10 this city, his old home Mr.. Reader
is the son OF Mrs. Edwin Hirst. and
his wife is the daughter of Joha Locke
OF this city. He is accompanied by his
son, Harold.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
pelnwnre renaionersE

Pensions have been grantel Delawar-
cans as follows: Original, Alexander
Griffith and ,lchn N. Kelly of this city
and John Miller of Chrietiapa; origi.
nal widows, Elizabeth Robinson Of
Lewes; increase, William Nelson OF
Newark; removal and reissue. William
ii. JoneH OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Hawaiian Annsxation Treaty.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington. July Il. The Senate
committee on foreign relations agreed
to-day to report a resolution for the
ratification Of the Hawaiian annexa
tion treaty without amendment.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
order Of pIsbarment revoked.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Washington. July 4.-The order of
disbarment of John S. Armstrong. an
attorney of Xenia, o., from practice
before the Interior Department, issued
three years ago, has been revoked.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
Two sanctions.

A sanction has been obtained fur a
bicycle race meet al Hazel Dell Park
on July Gath, and one by the Whining
ton Bicycle Co. on July 31st M
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
aHarrla0es.

FoUSr-LsUER-On Turstay evening, July
18Th, 1891, by the kev. W. l.. $. Murray. ut 81.
Paul's NJ. Il. parsonage, Charles IL. Foust and
Mary u Lauer, both Of Altoona, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
oHIrUARr.
Associated Press Dlspatcn oy Special WI

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wIre0.
Chicago, ILL.,. July IA. Charles A.
Kerfoot, for the last 46 years promi-
nently identified with the real estate
business OF Chicago, died suddenly
last night at his home. on Michigan
avenue. of apoplsxy Tho funeral ar
rangements have not yot boen made,
but 1t is understood that the service
VIII be conducted ny i1ishop Cheney oi
Trinity Church. and the intermont will
members Of the family are buried.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

Dubois, Pa. July II. Mrs. W. @.
I arnpa T,lr b =, one y this cy H.
morning. The deceased was i'll only
four days. ller condition was not con-
sidered serious until yesterday after
noon, when Mr.. Arnold was summoned
from Washington, arriving here at IL
o'clock last night on special train.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15
WILL CONTINUE IN OFFICE
rThomas S. Lewis Qualified for
Position OF Collector.
SAVERS PETITION DISMISSED
Action Taken by City Council
Tuesday Night.

Tho Claim Made ny tho Contestant Not sus-
taiDed, and the Contest Dropped by n
Unanimous yote--Proof That the lneum-
! bent Ia u Property Owner. 81,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

Poughkeepsio, N. Y, July IA. = News
of the bursting of the Beacon Mountain
reservoirs received here says that three
buildings, OF which two were boarding
houses, were swept away by the rush-
ing water and that 20 people are miss
ing.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-07-15

Van Etten of tbs New YORK Central
railroad says that the arcident to the
Central's tracks ut Fishkill Landing,
caused by tho bursting of the Beacon
inG out of /, 200 feot OF roadbed varying
in dopth from, thros TO 10 feet, All
traffic was stopped when the accident
occurred and the first train Routhbound
was sont through at 8. 30 O'Clock.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-15
Portland Mother Sees
Two of Her Brood
Perish.
They Had Played With Fire.
works While She Visited
a Neighbour.
She Rsturns to Her Home Just as
the Roof Crashes In Upon
Them.

PORTLAND, Or, July IA blazing
cottage and the charred remains of her
Two youngest children showing through
the smoke and fame as the roof fell in,
her three other children suffering from
burns, standing in their night-clothing,
sobbing and wrnging their hands in dis
mayed agony over the fate that had over
taken their two younger brothers-such
was the scene presented to Widow Besse-
sen OF Linnton as last midnight she left a
neighbor's house and reached her own
She was the mother of i've children, aged
respectively II. 8. 6, 4 and years. Care
fully tucking the little ones In their beds
shortly after O. clock, she had started for
the neighb boris house, anticipating an
evening of enjoyment and believing that
her brood at home would as usual drop
off into the dreamless sleep of childhood
and ntinue to slum Der until her return.
Alter the mother had gone the elder
three children stole out of bed, and.
clint bing to some frecrackers, dragged
them from the pantry shelf and began ex.
ploding them in the kitchen. With the
last fuse lighted and the pop of the
cracker sounding the children stole back
to bed and were soon asleep.
Shortly before midnight the eldest
child, a boy of IL years. was awakened by
the room filling with smoke. Half SUI
located and gasping for breath the lad
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-15
Elected President by the
Christian Church
Delegates.
Rev. J. B. Haston of Salinas
Delivers a Splendid
Sermon.
President Russell Of the Anti
Saloon League VIII Address the
Convention To- Night.

SANTA CRUZ, CAL. July IA. To-
days session of the Christian Church
delegates opened this morning at the
Tabernacle at Garfield Park with large
attendance. The church convention was
preceded by devotional services, led by
Rev. II. A. Withite of Tulare and II. a.
Denton of Salem, Or. The singing was in
charge OF c. L. Green. and Rev. o. ]. Gist
OF Willows delivered the prayer.
Rev. J. A. Brown, president of the State
board, called the convention to order and
appointed Guy w. Smith, A. r. Hatha-
away and H. C. Numeyer as a committee
on enrolment.
The election of officers for the year re-
suited as follows: President, A. NJ. Nc
Coy of Red Bluff; secre tary, Professor B..
G. White of College City; assistant secre-
tary, D. f. Lacy of Woodland.
President Mccoy delivered a neat ad-
dress and the following committees were
then appointed:
Programme--W. A. Gardner, B. B. Burton,
James Small, Mrs. NJ. A. Nash and l.. f. Nc
Cary.
Constitution and by-laws-A. NJ. Mccoy, s.
NJ. Jefferson, j. f. Denton, II. D. McAnneney
and w. b. Berry.
State work-W H. Martin, ]. H, Hughes, L.
A. Pier, c. P. Pam and Henry Snadle.
Press-R. l.. L. Mediation, Mrs. A. L. Van
Pelt and J. B. Haston.
Rev. J. A. Brown, chairman OF the
State board, in his annual address showed