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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Utah Battery, under Capt. Young,
coyered itself with glory. The mon
pulled their guns through mud axla-
deep. Two guns were sent around in
flank. and poured in destructive en-
filading fire. The enemy was repulsed,
and reirsaied in disorder. Our infantry
had exhausted its ammunition, and did
not follow the enemy. Not an inch of
GROUND was lost hut the scene in the
trenches was one never to be forgotten.
During flashes of lightning, the dead
and wounded could he seen lying in
blood red water, but neither thu els-
ments of heaven nor the destructive
power OF man could wiring a cry of pro.
teat from the wounded. They encouraged
their comrades to fight, and handed
over their cartridge belts
During tho night the Spanish scouts
we're seen carrying of the dead and
wounded of the enemy. This American
dead we're buried the next day in the
Convent OF Maracaban.
On the night of August lst, the
fighting was renewed, but the enemy
had been taught a lesson, and made
the attack at long range with heavy
artillery. The Utah Battery replied
and ths artillery duel lasted an hour.
One man was killsl The was Fret
Springster of the First Colorauol, ant
| two men were wounded.
| On tho night of August I'd, thu
| artillery duel was renewed. Two mel
were badly wounded, and this morning
they are reported dead. which bring
tho total dead to ID, with 10 il
hospital, mortally hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
DAylp cUNMiSs DEAD.
Passed Away at smyrna, Tuesday Morning,
After Long Illness.

Passed Away at smyrna, Tuesday Morning,
After Long Illness.
Smyrna, Aug. 9.-Darid J. Cum
minis, aged IA years, president OF the
National Bank of Smyhna. died early
this morning of heart failure, after a
protracted illness.
MIR, Cummins was ons Of the best
known citizens of Kent county. He
was the fifth son Of John Cummins,
who years ago was the most prominent
MERCHANT in this locality. In early
life he was in business here WITH his
brother, the late Col George W. Cum
Minis, under the firm name of Cummins
4 Brother, He was one of the pioneer
peach growers of Delaware, and for
over 40 years devoted his time to Look
ing after his farming interests. For
many yearH previous to 1876 he was a
director oil the Odessa National Bank.
In 1874 he was elected director of
the Smyrna National Bank. then a
State institution. In 1876 he was
elected president of the Smyrna Bank,
which later became national bank.
He continued as president until his
DEATH, Since boyhood he had been
actively identified with st. Peter'f
Episcopal Church, and for many yeart
junior warden, and later senior warden,
which position no resigned severa
mouths ago. He was also director o.
tine Delaware s. Chesapeake railway.
His wife, who was daughter OF th'
late William Polk, died four years ago
Fivs children survive him, Mrs
Margaret c., Lea, widow of Henr,
Lea OF Wilmington Misses Sue and j
Agnes Cummins, Mrs. Eugene Davi
aud Albert W. Cummins of the Morn
ing Nsws of Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
ZIG YIELp oF WHEAT.
The. Largest. Crop<in the History OF IN
United states to be Harvcated Soon.s =

The. Largest CropStn the History OF the
United States TO be Harvested soon.s ~
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 8. 9.-According to
renorts received by railway companies
and business mem the largest wheat
crop in the history of the United States
will be harvested within a fortnight.
The winter wheat yield, which ,aggre.
gates from 375, 600. 600 to 400. 600, 600
bushels, will he increased to ths extent
Of nearly $50, 000, 600 bushels from the
spring wheat region.
The ''bumper CROP of 1891 will be
eclipssd this year by 100, 1000, 900
bushels, from present Indications. Re-
ports received from members of the
National Association of Merchants and
Travellers, who are assembling here to-
day to attend the fall meeting, afford
nusitive proof, il is declared, that a
new era of prosperity is ut hand
throughout the great West. Railroad
officials VINO have just come in from
extended trips through the spring
wheat and corn growing States make
equally optimistic reports. State crop
rsporta received here today from kansas
and Michigan say "a bumper crop is
here" And the Pearson Taft Land
| Credit Co.. which holds SO, GOO, ,o0O
worth of farm mortgages in the West,
has but $4,000 worth of property
under foreclosure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

was large. Then 500 persons were
present, besides the camp populace.
The usual routine was observed
throughout the day.
Harry Quinn led in family prayer.
. Mrs. Kenney conducted the after
breakfast prnyermeeting, and also the
holiness meetings.
Mrs. Stewart preached the morning
sermon. Hebrews l, 1-3 was her text,
and Full Salvation her theme.
The ehildren's farewell service was
deeply interesting. -Four youtna pro-
tossed conversion. After an address
by the Rev. W. G. KoUns, 100 children
form cd in procession and, led by that
minister, marched around this circle.
singing 1--WE Are Marching to Zion. I"
The Rev. J. ". Tindall preached the
afternoon sermon. /. Peter l, 1-3 was
his text, aud "The Hope Begotten by
the Resurrection of Christi his theme.
The young peoples meeting was de-
cidedly enthusiastic. Eight persons
requested prayer. and one penitent
knelt at the inltar. The music in
oluded vocal solo, Wonderful
Peace" by Miss Mary @. Morrow.
| Owing to the prevalencs of the re-
viyal spirit it. was decided to sub
stitute an eyangelistio service for the
evening preaching service. During
this mueting, which was conducted by
the Reys. Asbury Burke and william,
X. Galloway, two persons profeHsed
conversion.
The general walknround, which
everybody had eagerly been awaiting,
hogan at 9. 20 o'clock, ut the conclusion
of the eyangelistic service. 1t &af
participated in by about 300 people.
who marched in couples and aang we
Are Marching to lZion," No DARK
Valley and "Gathering at tn.
Riyer." Some carried United States
flags, and all gave the Chautauquf
salute. Drs. Murray and Watt lsd tn.
procession. Re- e-entsring the auditorium
the gathering sang Throw Out th'
Life Line after which feeling ad
dresses, intsraperssd with appropriat'
hymns, were made by DR.. Murray, DR.
Galloway. the Rev. W. r. Dawson
Samuel ii. Baynard,, Harry J. Guthrie
George ". Vandearift, the Rev. Van P
Northrup, the Rev. j. 4. pr6use
"Aunty'' King. William II. Foulk
the Rev. Hazen Spottsford Baird
William A. Eukill and the Kew
, Demetrius Viahanoif. The efforts D
those who had contributed to th
campmeeting'a success were com
, mendsd. DR.. Watt pronounced tn
benediction.
During the ensuing hour, platforr
song service, in which the youn
peopls'a choir participated, waa held
, From its close until nsar daylight to
day singing bands, with zeho arcon
paniment, paraded the various avenues
) sersnading the tenterG
Soon after the announcement of th
break of camp, the dismantling of tent
began. Most of the tenterH went hom
, today. A few will remain here anothe
{. ! uaelx
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
DISBURSEMENTS.
s42,loe.9i
rRANoE comeLAIslye.

Saws China is EndangerinE tho Prospects
of Railroad Concession Granted to ,
Franco Belgian Syndicate.
Pskin, China, Aug. 9.--The firm at
titude adopted by Great Britain ~ tho
matter of railroad concessions in China,
which is giving general satisfaction 10
ths British settlements, ia maintajned.
Sir Claude M. Mac Donald, the British
minister to China, was present at the
meeting of the Chinese Foreign Offios
officials yesterday, and he reiterated
Great Britain's formal promise to sup
mort China If threatened by any foreign
Power on account of q concession
granted to British subject.
The French Minister, NJ. Gerard, has
complained to the Tsung- Lii Yumen
that, owing to Germany.s representa-
tions, China has compelled Yung
Wings Tin -Tsin- Chin Kiang railroad,
to build which he has the support oi
an English syndicats willing TO advance
s25, 700, 600, to pass west of Shan TunR,
thus, it is claimed, endangsring ths
prospects of the Han -Kou- Pakin rail
road concession given to Franco Bel
gian syndicate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
YEw Law FoR THE SAvK.
Unless Congress Acts All Volunteers Go Out
of sarSice When Pence is Declared.


Washington, Aug. 9.-While 1t is settled
that no extra SESSION of the Congress will
be necessary to dispose of the volunteer
army upon the formal conclusion Of peace
with Spain, it is by no means settled that no
Congressional action will be necessary in
behalf OF the navy. The army bill provides
for the enlistment of volunteers to serve
two years. or during the exigencies of the
war" The exigeneies of the war may re-
quire the continued service of all of the vol.
unteers in the army. But the navy bill
provides for enlistment of men to serve
''during the existing war;" This law will
require ali Interpretation by the Attorney,
General, because under that clause all naval
paymasters would at once decline to make
further payments to the volunteer naval
officers and men as soon as peace should be
declared.
That declaration would end "the existing
war;" and nothing but Congressional action
would warrant payIpasters OF the navy in
disbursing further moneys. One OF the as
sistant paymasters of the navy carefully
pointed out this legal distinction to the
writer this afternoon, saying: ut is not
likely that peace will be declared until the
Congress shall be here in regular session
but us soon as peace shall have been de
clared, the Congress must take action for the
payvu
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
DisAppEAHED FHoM JAIL.
Wilson stafford's Absence Is Mystery
sheriff Finn.


sheriff Finn.
Sheriff Finn was the most surprised
man in Delaware when, at an carly
hour on Tuesday, hs wRH called>up at
his residence adjoining the New Castle
jail and informed that Wilson Stafford,
colored, was missing from prison. Now
the name, Wilson Stafford does not
suggest nny thing strange to the avernge
reader, perhaps. hut to the sheriff 1t
stands fur that Of life-term prisoner
who has hssn at the inil for several
administrations and in whom 30 much
confidence WAS reposed.
Stafford has bsen in jail about eight
years, He was sent there for life OH o
charge of murder. For about two years
he was kent rather closely confined.
hut he was found TO be a handy man
around the place and Shsriffs Sim
mons, Gould and Gillis allowed him
liberties. They had so much confidence
in him that he was allowed to leave
the Jail at times and aouid roam around
New Castle, returning always before
the Jail closed in the evening. Once
or twice, when bio might show bHd
temper and become unruly on the
street, he was for period closely CON
| fined. @HH
When Sheriff Finn took charge o.
the iai., be followed the custom o.
his immediats predecessors and fount
Stafford very useful. He would perform
errands and work around the stable
and no one thought for moment tina
he would ever take advantage of thu
| liberty allowed him.
But last evening something hap
pened which resultad in the failure o
Stafford to return. He was last seel
at tbe stable, half a square from tn
Jail, about $40 o'clock. The mex
Sheriff Finn knew, he was awakenel
ana told that Stafford had not returned
II think something has happened t
him. said the Sheriff today, "rathe
than that he has tried to get away.
Stafford's crime was the murder O
Kennard Chambers, colored, at
festival near Macdonough on Maven
her let, 1890. Stafford pleaded guilt
ito murder in the second degree an
was sshtenced to inprisonmsnt for lift
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
MEYER TO RE FORGOTTEN.
Terrible Scene at the Battle Recently
Near Maiate.

Terrible Scene at the Battle Recently
Near Maiate.
rew York, Aug. IA copyrighted
legram from Manila Bay, dated
gust 4th, via Hong Kong, August
to the Evening World gives the
owing particulars Of the fighting
r Malate on the night Of July 31nt:
en-. Greene's force, numbering 1000
b, had been advancing and entrench-
The arrival of the Third ex-
ition filled the Spaniards with
and they determined tu give
lie befors Camp Dewey could be-
forced. The trenches extended
the beach 300 yards to the left
K OF the insurgents. IN,
indHy was the insurgents feast
and their left flank withdrew,
ing the American right flank ex-
ID. Cos. A and e of the Tenth
nsylvania and the Utah Battery
b ordered to reinforce the right
k. In the midst of a raging typhoon,
tremendous downpour OF rain,
enemy's force, estimated at 5000
attempted TO surprise the camp.
picaets we're driven in, and the
ches assaulted. The brave Penn.
ania men never fInched, but stood
r ground under witbering fire.
alarm spread, and the First Cali
bia Regiment, with two companies
the Third Artillery, who Eight with
bs, were sent up to reinforce the
nsylvanianH. The enemy we're or
OF the trenches when these rein
ements arrived, aud never was the
tipline of the regulars hetter de
nutrated than by the work Of thi
rd ARTILLERY, under Capt. O'Hara
thing could be seen but flashes o
user rides. Men ran right up U
attacking Spaniards, and moved
iii down with regular -yollsys, ,Th'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Field Deputy Collector Of Internal
Revenue Amos j. Stayton returned on
Monday from trip down the State,
having spent the greater part of last
week in taking an account OF the stoct
OF brandy at the various distilleriss. He
states that tho apple crop will bs small,
and for that reason only about u OF
the 81 distiileries in the State will be
in operation. Only two have bonded
SO far. Mr.. Stayton says a general
scarcity of fruit is reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
FHANA WAHEfNEH N DItVW " fsIIs :
Fell Into the Christinna River While Suf-
feriug From Fits.


Frank Wakazeh. agen 20 years. a
deck hand on the Wilmington & North
ern Railroad Co.'S tughont Amanda
Powell, was attacked with fit while
at work on the tug at the wharves OF
the railroad company, near the works
of the Liebig Chemical Co.. about 7
o'clock on Saturday, and before any
body had time TO go to his assistance,
he had fallen into the water. He was
seen to throw up his handa while stand
ing on the deck u the boat. and imms-
datsly he topplsd over the side railing
and fell helpleasly into tho stream.
As soon as the other members OF the
tugs crew learned that their fellow
workman had fallen into the water an
effort was made to save him, but with
out avail Ina very short. time after
the unfortunate man hau dropped frem
the deck of the boat his body IVES lost
sight of, having disappeared below the
surface OF the water. Search was at
once instituted, and at about 8 O'CLOCK
the body was recovered by Police Officer
Ford and several others near where the
boat was at the time of the accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
EsrArE oF,sAuUBL HARLAN, JR.
lrwo Hundred and Forty thousand Dollars
~. Distributed.


tft Distributed.
In the Orphans Court, PhilHdel.
phia, Judge Ferguson has approved
the accounts of the trustees of the
estate Of Samuel Harlan. Jr.. deceased,
under which the sum of S2i2, 5T9 OF is
distributed. OF this amount Sl0D. 600
Ia placed in trust for james Price, and
the balance OF sl42, $40. 70 10 awarded
to tbs trustees under the will of Sarah
Maria Price. DECEASED.
After directing that go much OF the
income of this amount as shall be
found necessary be applisd TO kesping
in good order the vault of the decedent
in the Wilmington and Brandy wine
csmetsry aud the burial lot of Jossph
r. Price in the Old Swedes church,
yard, the remaining income ia directed
to he paisl to the six children OF Sarah
Maria Prizes, viz: Samuel Harlan
Price, Anna. Princess Won Ardeck
BsronesH Matilda Luuise Borpemisza,
Baroness SalIie Mae Burg. Madame
Susan III. Sosec and Baroness Margurst
F. Nuchere, IN equal shares. A special
account shows the distribution oil
so7,s7s, principal, and $780, balance
of income.
Mr.. Harlan was one Of the founders
of the Harlan & Hollingsworth Go. oi
| this CITY,.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
Gen. hawkins at Fort Myer.

Gen. Hamilton S. Hawkins. Senator
Gray's brother. in Law, who was shot in
the foot 10 Cuba, is with Mrs. llaw
kins at Fort Myer, Va. The general
is abls to walk around on crutches' and
will soon be all right. In the charge
at San Juan be personally led his regi-
ment in fierce attack on the enemy's 8
centre, which savsd tho day for the
American troopa. In that fight both
of the generals aides were. killed and
his horse waa shot from under hiui.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
MORE WAR PRIZES.
Two Norwegian stcsmers Captured by
IA United STATES Vessels.

Two Norwegian stcamers Captured by
United States Vessels.
Key West, Fla, Aug. 9. Two Nor
.wegian steamers hays been added to
the United States large collection OF
war prizes. They are the Aladdin,
captured by the auxiliary gunboat
Hawk off Cadi2 Light, Isle OF Pines,
on Saturday last. and the Bergen.
taken by the auxiliary gunboat Viking
off Francis Key on Sunday.
The Aladdin had cleared from Tam
pico, Mex. for Sagua In Grande, with
q cargo Of sugar, The Bergen was
ostensibly bound from Santiago for the
same port, for the purpose, 1t is said,
of taking off refugees.
Both steamers were seized without
difficulty, and were brought here today
by prise crews, respectively under the
command of Ensign Schotield and
Lieut.. O. II. Beltz. E@
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Elkton, Md, Aug. 9.-Pearl Meredith,
daughter Of Thomas Meredith of Elkton.
for whom Charles Devalinger was arrested
in Wheeling, w. Va. last week, charged
with enticing the girl away, from home, was
at her parents home. Devalinger gave bail
to appear at the September term of the
Circuit Court for Cecil county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Boston, Mass. Aug. Q. Col. Fred
u. Began, commander of thu Ninth
NJ assachusetts Regiment, u s. ".
died at Charlestown. today. He arrived
home from Cuba few daYa ago in a
greatly uebilitated condition. AZ n re-
suit Of hardships attendant upon the
campaign. but it was Thought he would
recover, aud he showed favorable symp-
toms until early today, when a sudden
change occurred, ana he died a few
minutes later. He was as years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

While descending the stairs of her
home No. 306 Townsend street, Mon
day afternoon, Mrs. Mary Steinko
caught the heel Of her shoe IN the
stair carpet and was thrown to the
bottom of the stairway. She was badly
bruised. The Phoenix ambulance was
called and conveyed her to the Della
ware Hospital, where ii was found that
no bones were broken. She. will be
able to leave this hospital in a few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Joseph Curtis, colorsd, who was ar
rested at Newport by Constable Porter,
was arraigned in Magistrate Daley g
court on Saturday on the charge of
acting disorderly toward Herbert Yates.
lie was fined 81 aud required to furnish
a slOO peace bond.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

The Union Republican County Com,
mittae endorsed the action of its sub-
committee in nssenting TO the harmony
resolutions adopted at the meeting yes
terday week. The county committee re-
ceived the report of its sub COMMITTEES
ths same Afternoon. and after ratifying
it, discharged the committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Secretary Wigglesworth of the Board
of Health reports that for the weak
ending at noon Saturday there were 2S
deaths, 13 births and II marriages,
while for the same period last year
there we're 81 deaths, 33 births and b
marriages. During the week bodies
we're brought here, we're sent away
and there was one coroner's case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

John Zepf, leather worker, who
formerly lived in this city, died in
Philadelphia on Sunday. He was 81
wears of age. The funeral will take
place ON Thursday AFTERNOON. Services
will be held at his late residences, No.
l4ll North Hope street. lnterment
will be made at Oednr Hill cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

r. W. Birnie & Son, sail and awning
makers, are busier this aesason than
for some time past. The firm closed a
contract Saturday with Capt. Lee of
Leeshurq, N. j. for the sails and outfit
I az asctjred after competition with nine
firms ia Philadelphia, Trenton and New
York;
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
Gen. Merritt at cavite.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. IA
special to the Call, from Cavite, dated
August 9Th says: Tho three transports
which splled from San Francisco with
Gen. Merritt, but which wege delayed
at Honolulu, arrived today. The inoni-
tor Monterey also arrived.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
POISONED BY ToADsToOLs.
Miss g. M. Brooks, Found Unconscious, Was
Resuscitatcd nt the homeopathic Hospt-

tai.
The skill Of the physicians at the Homoe-
opathic Hospital was brought into play on
Sunday by a case of an unusual nature.
About O'Clock an elderly woman was
taken to the hospital in an unconscious con-
dition. She had been found lying in that
state along the Brandywine. Nothing was
known OF that time as to her identity, ex-
cepting that card found in her possession
bore the name Miss s, NJ. Brooks, which is
said to be her nafue. Near where the
woman lay quantity of fungus growth like
mushrooms was found. and this gave the
physicians hint as to what had probably
caused her illness.
They worked on her for several hours last
night and were finally rewarded by her re
turn to consciousness about o'clock or
Monday. As they surmised. she had beer
poisoned by eating toadstools.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

On Sunday night burglars entered
the Claymont station of the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington u Baltimore railroad,
by means of II second atory window,
aud stola a silver watch, two pairs OF
shoea and three pairs of trousers,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Charles e. Pyle OF No. 910 West
Seventh street, q carpenter in ths en-
ploy Of the p, W. & B. Railroad Co.,
whils al work at Elkton station
recently had his leg badly cut by an
axe slipping and striking it,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

Letters on the estate OF Bridgst
Beglsy hHve been granted by Register
Of Wills Croasan 10 John BaRlay,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
ABSENCE OF DR.. CRUMBAUGH
His Seat In the Board Of Educa-
tion in Danger.
THE SECRETARY TO NOTIFY HIM
Has Not Attended Meetings
Since March.

MIR. Belts Calls Attention to the FAILURE of
His Colleague on tile Visiting COMMITTEES
of No. school to Attend Several Meet
ings and Calls for the Reading Of the Rule
Relating to the Absence of Members.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

people, at which the Rev. Asbury
Burke presided. Perseverance" was
the topic. The music, directed by
Harry j.. Guthrie, was the chief feature.
Like on the preceding night, the choir
almost filled tbs platform. John j..
Gibson was organist. and Miss Mabel
Cam violinist. The organ selections
were greatly appreciated. A vocal duet
by Mrs. A. S. Muhlhausen and les
Mary X. Thiolman and voal solo by
Miss Thielman were most effectiye.
The Rev. Van P. Northrup preached
the evening sermon. Joshua "a, IL
was his text, and t'The Proper
Choice" his theme. During the altar
service, four professions of convsrsior
were made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11

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