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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
HOME MISSIONS THE THEME.
An intcre sting. Service Held Yesterday
at the Chester Heights Camp.
Meeting.

CHESTER HEIGHTS. July rs. This was
Home Missionary Day at Chester Heights
the services OF tho afternoon being in
charge entirely Of the ladies OF that SO
Ciety. The attendance ut all the services
was largo all day, and the camp meeting
rather singularly escaped the heavy
thunder and i1in storms that arose during
the afternoon. The rain hero was con
fined toa gentle shower that fell at about
62'elock
The camp has dried out thoroughly
since the long rain SPOIL and living in tho
woods Is once more pleasant and enjoyable
Tho meetings last night and to-day have
been full OF enthusiasm. Tho sunrise
: prayer meeting WAS attcudei by q few of
the faithful workers. led in song and pray.
er by Rev Sanderson and Samuel kehr, Of
ST. Johns Church.
! Rev. c. w. Langley, Of kcdron Chugch,
! Morton, preached the morning sermon to Il
largo congregation. Tho text WAS from
I Matthew xiv, 81! BE of good cheer: it Is
, I, be not afraid" During the service Mrs.
: j. G. Wilson, one OF the solo singers Of tho
camp, sang "As tho Crossing over Jor.
dan"
Hilary Of tho Womon's Home Missionary
Society held its annual meeting.
The exercises consisted Of Il praise ser
vice, led by Mrs Aliuo Erlnan; devotion.
al exercises. by Mrs. G. w. Buckley; an
address on "Dsaconess WORK." by Mrs
Emma Turney, superintendent OF Tho
Deaconess Home, Philadelphia and tho
reuding Of u paper on "Honc Missions. u
by Mrs. A. 4. Ryder. Mrs Mary B.
Poarce talked about mission boxes and
how to use them. Mrs Erdman, who was
prominent in the service, also sang u mum.
Der Of solo, In tho general collection for
home missions good sum was raised.
The young peoples meeting 40 6.3O WAS
addressed by Rev. q. NJ. Brodhuad, OF
Bethlehem, I. former leader in the.mocting
Tor anumbor OF years.
The preachep Of tho evening was Rev.
GarbGlC ltecd, pastor of st. Johns NJ, L.
Church Phiiadelphla.
An interesting song and revival meet.
ing followed. Fcur pruicSsed conversion
and number Of Others asked for prayer
Ii the good weather continues, it is cx.
pectcd to make Sunday the big day Of tho
camp meeting. The preachers engaged
Tor tho dny aro Rev Samuel Mcl5irncy, ID.
d, Of Phlla'lelphia, ut 1899; Rev. W. A e.
Spencer ID. d, Of Philadelphia, at 3, and
Rev. }, e. Wilson, pastor OF East Mont
gomory Avonue Methodist Episcopal
Church. Philadelphia, IN the evening
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
THE Is. L. D. IN COURT.


Two Decisions which Are Practical
Victories For the Receivers.
Baltimore. July 24.-Two steps Of
great Importance to, all concerned in
the. affairs OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railway company were taken in the
United States circuit court here yester-
day, both resulting in what appears
to be a victory for the receivers. The
most important of these was the grant
ing OF permission to the receivers to
issue another batch of certificates.
amounting to s2350cO for the purpose
Of adding to the present equipment of
the road by the purchase Of new loco
motives and rolling stock The other.
on the face of it. would seem to be q
backset for the receivers, in that 1t
gives to ceCtain Of the bondholders the
right to sue in the courts of Indiana,
Illinois and Ohio to foreclose the
mortgage on that portion of the sys-
tenn known as the "Ch!cago division"
and permits them to secure separate
receivers for that section of the road
If the state courts deem such q step
advisable.
The receivers. however, still hold a
big trump card, for the order permit
ting suits IN state courts expressly
stipulates that the new receivers, If
appointed shall not attempt to take
actual possession of the Chicago branch
without having first applied to the
United States court in this city for
permission to do so. This practically
leaves the matter of a separate re-
ceivership to be fought out in a court
which has already shown itself favor
able to the present management and,
at least. prevents the immediate dis.
iutegratinn Of The system.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
DELIGHTFUL SUr1MER TOURS.
Two Tours to the North Via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

For the convenience Of those who seek
the most attractive way OF spending u
Summer holiday, the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company has arranged two delight
ful tours 10 the North, under tho person
ally-conducted tourist system, July ~ and
August II. The points included in tho
itinerary and tho country traversed
abound in natures beauties
No matter how much may be expected,
one cannot be disappointed in Watkins
Glen, Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands,
Quebec, Montreal, An Sable Chasm, Llk kes
Champlain and George, Saratoga, or The
Highlands OF the Hudson.
Each tour will be in charge Of ono Of tho
compnny's tourist agents, assisted by an
experienced lady as chaperon, whose es-
pecial charge will be unescorted ladies.
Tho rate of SlO0 from New York, Brook
lyp, Newark, Trenton, Philadelphia
Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Washington
covers railway and boat fare for tho entire
round trip, parlor.car seats, meals en-
route, hotel ENTERTAINMENT, transfer
changes, carriage hire-in fact, every itom
Of necessary expense.
For detailed itinerary, ii ckets, or any
additional information, address Tourist
Agent, Pennsylvania Railroad Compan y,
1856 Broadway. New York; $50 Fulton
Street, Brooklyn; or Geo. w. Boyd AS
sistant General Passenger Agent. Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
EXPLOSION VICTIMS.
Four Killed by Exploding Naphtha
Vapor on a Sound Steamer.
THREE MORE WILL PROBABLY DIE

Lightning Strikes Two Powder Mag
azines In Pennsylvania, But Thus
Far Only One Life Is Reported sac-
rihced as the Result,
Bridgeport, Conn, July 24.-At $50
o'clock last evening a dreadful explo-
sion occurred on the steamer Nutmeg.
of the Bridgeport Steamboat company's
line, while she was lying at her slip at
the foot of South street, and as q re-
suit four men are dead three others
are thought to be fatally injured. while
number are in serious condition.
The steamer was damaged about $1,000.
The dead are: Patrick Moran. head
shattered, killed instantly: Jerry Con-
nors, leg torn off and internal injuries,
died while being taken to the hospital:
Jerry OConnell, both legs shattered
and Internal injuries, died at hospital:
unknown man. found dead in the hold.
The injured: Michael Reardcn,
burned about face and neck and inter-
nal injuries. not expected to live,
Patrick Glennan. deck hand. thought
to be fatally burned; Michael Mcguire,
probably fatally burned about face and
chest: Edward Lynch, John Hartwell
and John Connolly were also seriously
buried. The men are all connected
with the boat.
Immediately after the explosion an
alarm of fire was sounded, but the fire
was quickly extinguished, and the fire.
men had little to do but to assist and
care for the injured.
The explosion was probably caused
by the igniting of naphtha vapor. When
the boat returned from her trip TO New
York in the afternoon Burton NJ Reed,
of this city, according to custom. went
aboard to clean up the forecaste, and
sprinllled the beds and mattresses with
naphtha vapor and then left.
The stevedores were eating on the
Supper" deck. just over the hold, when
the explosion took place, and the men
were thrown in all directions against
the woodwork. Two of the men were
thrown overheard. and were rescued
uninjured, while none of the others es-
capped unharmed. The deck under the
supper table was blown open ten feet
wide, while both sides of the boat for
ward of the gangway were torn into
splinters and thrown in all directions.
A huge mass of fragments was scat
tered all over the lower deck, and as
far back as the engine room all the
carpenter work was wrecked. The in
terror Of the dining room on the fore-
castle was completely wrecked also.
1t was first alleged that lightning
struck the boat, but it was later ascer-
tanned that deckhard went into the,
hold to light his pipe. and it is believed
that the lighted match in the closed
forecastle caused the naphtha vapor
to explode.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
ITEMS FROM NEW CASTLE.
Correspondence Of the REPUBLICAN,.
NEW CASTLE, July 2i, 1897.

New Castle is all agog to-day over the
boat race between five skiffs on the Della
ware over q twelve mile course. Tho
skiffs will be tho Elmer, May and Carry,
! Evening Star, Evan B. and LaGondrolia-
Cribbage is all the go at present. Yes.
terday, Charles Applsgate and Council.
man Cooper began match game 9i S lGo
points. Fifty games were played and each
player won % games.
The 96 club Will play series Of games
with the Vesta club.
The membora of the Atlantic Bay club
returned home yesterday from trip down
she river. Augustine Park and Woodland
Beach were their stopping places. In ad.
dltion to good coat Of sunshine the mem
bers bring to Now Castla signs Of tho
power OF tho down river mosquito.
When near the Delaware Iron Works
the hauser parted and the cunning skill
had to be rowed to the Delaware street
wharf. When near hcr destination she
sprung leak and John Harris who was in
command had to abandon his charge.
William Wilson who has been indispos.
I'd for tha past week with an attack Of In
nnmmatory rheumatism is ablo to DO
around again.
u Jane Mcguire had rough experience
with his skin OH tho Delaware yesterday
during the storm.
Walter Rurris brought in ten head Of
rattle yesterday morning to be sent to
philadelphia. While waiting for tho
Major Reybu ono Of the stores jumped
overheard and tlere was an interesting
time before he was lassoed and gotten
aboard the steamer.
.ContrQctor Robert Morrison of this city,
Is erecting now iron bridge between
Boyd's Corner and Port Penn.
DR.. Black ia In attendance daily on Mrs.
Ruth Barr of Delaware City who fell and
dislochted her shoulder.
Closing OUT rag carpet at 20 cents.
Stoops,
Ono CT Pennsvillc's handsome young
men Oh Thursday evening sailed bis fast
skih to this place with Two pretty girls.
They must have engaged his attentions
. considerably IA he allowed tho skill boon
% go ipto tho wharf. :;
John Durkler, OF Manayunk, has accept.
I'd tho position Of carl boss at the Knowles
WOODEN Mills
Il Bicycle bargains, SO, SIS and go. Stoops
Tho Gallagher Senate will go to Will
mington this afternoon and GROSS bats
with tho FAirview team.
Company II, N G, d, went to Pcnns-
willie yesterday and had q target practice.
Vim tires So, inner tubes 81 .25 at Stoops.
: Miss Julia BARTLETT Of West Chester WIN
has been relatives here, returned homo
last evening.
The railing around Penn Square Is being
boautilled by coat OF paint.
Cornelius Conughan, of Chester, visited
friends in New Castle yesterday.
A large number Of New Castle people
will attend tho Hazel Dell races.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
SUFFERING FROM LOCK JAW.
Young man Jumped from Train and was
Severely :Jarred

ArTnur Hall, the twenty year-olu SON of
William Hall of E!kton. is suffering with
lock jaw at the home of his father on East
High street. and is in u critical condition.
Some days ago Hall jumped from q fast
moving freight train at Iron Hill and was
severely Jared. He walked bone, dis
tance of three miles, and when ho reached
Elkton he was very much exhausted.
His condition crntiuued to grow worse,
when on Saturday afternoon he was seized
with commissions. Dr. lamar was called
in attendance On Monday night tho
boys condition became alarming and for
a part Of tho early evening he suffered
convulsions in quick succession. DR..
lamar called DR.. G. NJ. Ellis in consulta-
ton and every medical agency was en-
ployed to relieve the sufferer.
The commissions continued until 4. a. M,
when u change for the better took place,
and, although his lifo was then despairch
of, be continues to improve and there are
good chances for his recovery. Young
Hall was in the employ of William Silk,
the Main street baker.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
LIGHTNING EXPLODES POWDER.
Two Magazines Totally Destroyed and
One Man Killed

wv NlHeuHlueSs lOtuilS DeStTOFeu ana
One Man Killed.
Wilkesharre, Pa, July "a During
the prevalence of heavy rain and
thunder storm Yesterday afternoon the
powder magazine at the Empire mine,
operated by the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre Coal company. was struck by
lightning. A terrific explosion follow
ed. The building was shattered, and
the force of the explosion was so great
that 1t shook the foundation of nearly
every dwelling in Wilkesbarre. The
people thought great earthquake had
occurred. There were about 20 tons of
powder stored in the building. There
was no one In the place at the time,
but John Higgins. who was driving by
just as the explosion occurred, was in
stantly killed by flying debris.
Where the magazine formerly stood
there is a hole Is feet deep caused by
the explosion. All the buildings in tho
immediate vicinity were badly wrecked.
The shifting shanty, where the men
change their clothes, was entirely de-
molisEed. Tho boiler shop near by was
levelled to the ground. On Empire
street, about 800 yards from the scene
Of the explosion. stands % tenement
houses. The foundations of all of
these were wrecked and not pane of
glass left in the windows. The saloon
and residence Of James McGroarty was
badly wrecked, as were also the stores
of James Murphy and Pat Kelly. Peo-
pie who were In the street near by
when the explosion occurred were
knocked down and some Of them rem
dered insensible. In addition to the
powder in the magazine, there were
two cases Of dynamite.
John Higgins. who was killed, was
aged 45, and leaves a widow and seven
children. His body was frightfully
manglad. He was thrown 10 feet in the
air. Strange to say, the mule he was
driving was not injured
Hazleton, Pa, July 24-Leisenring's
powder magazine. located a half mile
from MilnesVille. was struck by light
ming yesterday afternoon. A ton OF
powder stored In the rear exploded
with terrific force, shaking the very
mountain and breaking the windows
In Milnesville houses. Nobody was EN-.
ployed at the magazine at the time.
and so far as learned no one was in
jured, although it is feared some huck-
leberry p'ckers were in the woods near
by at the time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
Small Talks On Alcoholic Anarchy.

sam Small's audience ut the Cyclo Acad-
cIHy last night was aYEc ard WIS enter
taiuca for over an hour by the lecturers
talk on "Alcoholio Anarchy" which was
especially earnest and eloquent in portray
ing the evils Of alconOl, and tho traffic OF
which 1t is the basia Il would" said Mr.
Small, 'as soon try to regulate Kansas
cyclone with goat harness, or settle tho
turmoil of hell with hard boiled cgg. as
try to mako n law abiding traffic and pub
lie blessing of The licensed LIQUOR traili c.
Tonight Mr. Small will talk OH Rum
Revenue and Ruin" which is said to be
his best address.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
A Novel Bicycle Stand.

Has recently beon patented lby Clifford
Greenman, Seventh and King streets and
while 1t has been on the market but very
short time number of very good orders
have been taken one especially with ~
large jobbng house in Philadelphia. Tho
stands are made of cak wood, filled with
oil or vurnisl. They are SO made that they
can be detached and folded, occupying
space Of only 0 by inches and very con-
yencnt for travellers use. They will bo
found very de5lrob!o far private residences
offices anu bicycle storos, will proycnG the
marking of paint and wall paper and tho
handle bars,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
Tho Horrors of Cuba.

London. July 2l.-The correspondent
of The Daily Chronicle In Sagua La
Grande. province of Santa Clara, Cuba,
writes to his paper a terrible account
of the position Of affairs in the island.
Both the government troops and the
insurgents, he says, re suffering hor-
rihly from famine and the ravages OF
smallpox and yellow fever, while BUTCH
cries of prisoners after inQuistorial
tortures are of daily occurrence If the
victims be suspected of withholding In
formation. Captain General Wevler.
the correspondent says, has shown
neither mercy nor quarter.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24

BALTIMORE, July 90 Victory was again
perched on tho banners of the receivers Of
tho Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and to.
day in two decisions the Judges of the
United States courts for the district of
Maryland sustained them in the cases that
were up for hearing. Tho first case was
petition by the receivers for permission to
issue receivers certificates to the amount
Of S. 300 900 for the purchase of new freight
cars and locomotives. Circuit Judge Golf
and District Judge Morris heard the argu.
nlcnt and decided in favor of the petition.
erS
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24

TIE beats CT the Wilmington steam.
beat Company now stop daily AZ Washing
ington Park, leaving here at ID u a. m,
o'clock Special trips for Thursday and
Saturday evenings have been also ar.
ranged the boats Ilnv!ng Fourth street
wharf at 4!j ard 7 o'clock Boats leave
tie park at Tl5 and 10 p, IN, thereby CIV
ing visitors 70 the park ample opportunity
to see the electric toUGta!n The boats
asc make az evening trip to Pt.laici'
phta, leaving here at 2 o'oiccS. Another
boat leaves Philadelphia at the sains hoG'
for Wilmington, TLs Warrington FalR
fare Is ~ cents tho round trip.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
rlr. Rodgers Yacht.

John NJ. Rodgers has completed q steam
launch, which ho will bring to Whining
ton from Camden, N. j., in few days and
will entertain his friends aboard it, The
launch is named Hiawatha. Sohe is 81 feet
long. 5 feet inches benm and draws e6
inches Of water The boat is supplied wi h
machinery similar to that in Mr., G!lmour's
yacht. with tho exception that the boiler
is an oil burning one. The Hiawatha can
easily run ten knots an hour and on her
trial trip recently showed additional
SDppl
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
rSaid Pasha" at Union Park.

In spite Of the disagreeablc weather a
good.sizcl audience assembled at Union
Park last evening to hear the Lyric Opera
Company sing tho popular opera, said
Pashu." "a of the many tuneful mum.
bcrs were we'll rendered and heartily ap-
plaudcl. This opera will be rendered to-
night, and with pleasant weather largo
attendance Is assured. On Sunday evening
the company and the united Hyatt's and
First Regiment bands of fifty pieces will
give q concert This will be one OF the
finest mu sjcal events Of tho season.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
A Hundred and Twenty Drowned,

London, July ga dispatch from
Singapore says that the Chinese staam-
er Srihcngann. bound from Singapore
for MalaGca. with 100 passengers. was
wrecked in a squall off Malacca on
June 10. One hundred and twenty per-
sons, including the captain Of the
steamer. were drowned. The remain
der Of the ships company were res
cued by passing steamer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24

Low Rates to Reho5oth and Ocean City.

Baltimore Railroad Company announces
another excursio1 to RehOboth and Ocean
City OH July ~, 1872.
In order that families may avail them
selves Of this opportunity for a full days
pleasuraat either of these popular resorts,
tnc rates hav, been 80 greatly reduced us
TO place the excursion within the means of
everyone.
A special train will be run on the sched-
ule given below and excursion tickets,
good only on the special train in each di.
rection, Will be sold at rates quoted.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
Two Dnys Meet.

At a meeting of the Wawassot Driving
Association last evening it was decided to
give two days race meet on August %
and a6. On August 25 the classes and
purses will be: Three minute trotting,
purse, 500; ? 20 trotting, $500; 22) trut-
ling and pacing, 5000 There will also be
bicycle races on this day.
On the following day tho events will be,
2 81 trottng and pacing, S200; 2,40 trottlng
s1OO; 2.?S trottinG and pacing 500. The
day will close with u great match raco be-
tween Saladin. 2O5H, and Democracy,
2.1s1., owned by J. d, Milbourno of Smyr.
ma, for q purse Of 500 Saladn will be
driven by his owner, James B. Green
....Scven new members have been admitted
to the association.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
BASE BALL DOTS.

Jusy Imagine how Louisville whackcd
Boston.
Welsh and Payne, Of tho police club arc
all right
Baltimore is in second place.
The Farvicw team plays tho Gallagher
Senate this afternoon.
Townsend and the Park will play at
Augustine Park on August D.
Wilmington should support the Rock
ford team by attendingi's games.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
Kent County's Wheat Yield,

DOVER, july %. Big yields of wheat
are reported from all parts of Kent County
tho estimate for alispilllon hundred being
100000 bushels. The same proportions In
other h lndred5 woalti make the total fer
tho county 1900 000 bushels. Some of tho
largest yields about here are those Of VIM.
Hurley, 80 bushel to the acre! G. A. Mil.
ington, 8619 bushels; John Is. Wharton,
81 bushels; and William Brtle:, 81 2-5.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
Apply to YourEeet.

Askcws Footine speedy safo and re-
liable remedy for Weary, Aching, Perspir-
ing, frosted, itching, smartng feet Sold
by Druggists everywhere or sent by mail.
Prico l0C Corns and bunions are quickly
cured with Askew's Coca Corn Cure.
At Druggists price l0c. Askow Company
Mfg Chemists. Sixth and Walnut streets,
Wilmir rtOn,. Del,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
Funeral OF Mrs. Smith.

The funeral of Mrs Agnes b. Smith,
wife Dr. A. II. Smith, Of Rising Sun, Nd j..
took place OH Thursday. Interment was
made at Head Of CLristiana.
She was the last remaining daughter of
the late Andrew and Mary Bradley, of
Newark, Del. She was born at Newark,
Del, June l+th, 1855, and moved to Rising
Sun, Md, with her husband during tho
sprinu of ls66
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
New Castle COunty's Wheat Crop,

New CASTLE, DEL, July 23.-Tho dam.
ago to tho wheat crop in New Castle coun-
ty from the recent spell Of wet weather
will probably not bo as great as was at first
anticipated. 1t is estimated that 80 per
cent. Of the wheat IL still unthreshed SO
that the busy time for the threshing ma.
chimes Is yet to come as soon as the wheat
Is dry. Farmers who are under contract
to deliver wheat will have their hands
full,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
q. A. Z. Encampment, Bufialo,

Fsr thu National Encampment Of tho
Grand Army Of the Republic. at Buffalo,
August 23, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell special tickets from nll
points on its system TO Buffalo and return
ut rate of q single fare for tho round "Trip.
These tickets will be sold and will bp ;goOd
going on August 2l to %, and good to re.
turn not earlier than August "a nor later
than August 81 lSy7
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
Action to Recover $1,000.

Amos ltingwalt, formerly of this city
but now II snddler of Lancaster city, Pa.
has entered suit in Common Pleas Court
against John Keller. n prominent railroad
contractor Of Lancaster to recover S50OD,
for injuries received by being knocked
down and run over by the contractors
ttum on lDril 21 last
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-07-24
To Charity and Religion.

by tho will Of The late LOWS X Grocer,
S50O,OO0 was left to the city of Chester for
a Homeopathic Hospital and $3.50 600 for
II public librory. AT the death Of his wife
the residue Of his estate upwards Of two
million will 60 twoilfhs to the Grocer
Theological Seminary, and onc-illth to the
American Baptist Home Missionary So.
ciety, The American Baptist Missionary
Union and the American Baptist Publiou.
ton Society