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NARROW ESCAPE.
Two Hundred People Have a Close
Call for Their Lives.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30.-Over
200 people narrowly escaped death by
drowning to-day.
When six miles west, northwest of
Pigeon Point the steamer Santa Rosa
almost ran at full speed into raft of
logs. The vessels course was only
changed in time for the raft TO scrape
along her port side and carry away the
patent log which was over her stern.
The Santa Rosa was bound for San
Diego, via Port Angeles and Santa Bar
bara. She had aboard 1913 first-class,
l. second class passengers and a crew
of 81 all told. The raft was very low
in the water, and had the steamer
struck it her bottom would have been
torn out, and not one aboard would
have lived TO tell the tale.
The raft, which has become such a
menace to navigation, left Astoria in
tow of the steamer Progress on the 10Th
inst. The steamer Humboldt was sent
out to locate it, but was unsuccessful.
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KENNEDY WON.
Given the Decision in the Glove
Contest With Stelzner.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 80. - The
Steiner Kennedy bout at Woodward's s
Pavilion tonight was awarded to Ken
nedy atF the end of the twentieth round.
The fight was interesting from start
to finish Kennedy rushed his man
frequently, and only Stelzner's ring ex-
perience saved him, especially in the
nineteenth round, when he went down
twice Stelzner used his left to good
effect, and scored some heavy blows
on head and face, but Kennedy with
stood every onslaught. In but three
rounds did Stelzner have the ad-
vantage.
The decision of the referee was
cheered by the crowd.
The first preliminary contest was be-
tween Young Peter Jackson of Denver
and Phil Green of the Eighth Regi-
ment. The contest up to the sixth
round was fast, Green having all the
best of it. when the negro became des-
perate, and in a clinch he deliberately
fouied the soldier, and the referee gave
the fight to Green.
The LaRue-C -Corrigan match was a
farce, LaRue being given the decision
on a foul in the ninth round
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An Actor Commits Suicide.

NEW YORK. Sept. 30.-Scott Inglis,
an actor in Julia Arthurs company,
shot himself through the heart to-
night in a theatrical boarding house on
West Twenty seventh street, where he
had been living. Inglis was dismissed
from the company few days ago for
failure to attend a rehearsal, and had
been refused reinstatement by Miss
Arthur. He was without funds. In
glis was an Australian, 81 years old.
He married Miss Yta Hamilton. a
member of Mrs. James Brown Potter S
company. having met her in Australia.
She is at present i'll at her home in
Thomson, Clark County, KY.
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Southern Methodist Conference.

OAKLAND, Sept. 30.-The morning
session of the conference of the Meth
odist Church South was devoted to
hearing the reports Of pastors. For
eign missions were discussed in the
evening. The Woman's Home Mission
Society elected the following officers:
President, Mrs. c. w. Moores; Vice
Presidents, Mrs. Ivy Ostrom and Mrs.
NJ. X. Wilson; Corresponding Secre-
tary, Mrs. NJ. B. Williams; Treasurer,
Mrs Mercie Lucke; Auditor. Mrs. j. f.
Squires; Editor. Mrs Mary Davis; Re
cording Secretary, Mrs Z. j. Need
ham; District Secretaries-San Fran
cisco, Mrs. Oppenheim; Santa Rosa.
Miss Russell Davies; Merced, Mrs. l..
J. Weeks
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Republican Nominations.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30.-The Re-
publican Municipal Convention COM
pleted its labors tonight. The follow
ing nominations We're made: Recorder,
y. c. Berthier; Public Administrator, j.
A. Drinkhouse; Coroner, DIR. w. J.
Hawkins; Supervisors, Edward Hol-
land, +. c. Kalben, Howard Black, DR..
+. L. Perrault. John Lackman, DIR.
Peter y. Kearney, George w. Collins,
Albert Heyer, j. p. McMurray, Arthur
Attredge and e. II. Aigeltinger. A new
County Committee was appointed, and
the convention adjourned sine die.
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Stanfords Won.

STANFORD (Cal), Sept. 3O.-The
first varsity football game was played
to-day with the First Washington Vol
unteers. The game put up by the SOL
dierS was very poor and loose, and
Stanford scored three times in the first
half, seemingly without much effort.
The final score stood % to o in favor of
Stanford
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The Vintage Will he Small.

vintage of '9S will prove to be one of
the smallest in the recent history of
the State said w. J. Hotchkiss, Sec
retary of the Winemakers' Corporation,
which is composed of about so per cent.
of the wine producers of California.
Our advices, which indicate that the
yield Of dry wines, is in the neighbor-
hood of 100000 gallons, as against
q 600, 900 last year Sweet wines will
show about one-half the product of last
year."
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So1ano County Fruit Shipments.

SUISUN (CaO, Sept. 3O.-Returns
have been made regarding the fruit
shipments from the Suisun and Vaca
Valleys this season. From the former
place 200 cars of green fruit were
shipped to Eastern markets and from
the latter place 263 cars. In Suisun
considerable quantities of dried fruit
are being handled, and large orders FOR
foreign markets are being filled
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Criminal Carelessness.

ALAMEDA, Sept. 3O-A Coroners
jury to-day investigated the cause of
death of Mrs. Martin Davoust, who
met an awful death by~coming in con-
tact with a live electric wire dangling
from a pole belonging to the city. The
jury attributed the tragedy to criminal
carelessness, and there is talk of a suit
for damages against the municipal COR
pOration
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Millinery
Ornaments
At 23C.
Handsome steel and rhine-
stone ornaments, worth more
than double this price, and very
attractive for hat trimmings.
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Shanahan Out of the Fight.

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 30.-T. w.
II. Shanahan. nominee for Governor of
the middle-of-the road Populists. was
10 have spoken in this city tonight,
but after the decision of the Supreme
Court against his party. he declined to
do so, and the meeting was not held
When asked if he would withdraw from
the contest he replied: II would not
go on the ticket by petition. 1t would
have to be done under a name other
than the Peoples Party designation. l
%lll not permit my name tor be used n
that manner"
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Embroideries,
&c, l2C and lOC yd.

Not the kind you buy regularly
at these prices, but the kind
you've many times paid double
these prices for. Twas one of
those fortunate purchases we
occasionally make; the patterns
are new, coarse openwork and
Irish point effect, so popular, or
fine and dainty scalloped edges;
all well finished to stand Iaun-
dering, and the correct quality
for use on underwear for wo-
men, ruffles, etc., on children's
dresses.
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PEACE COMMISSION.
American Members Take Charge of
Their Working Quarters.

PARIS, Sept. 30-The United States
Peace Commission has taken posses
sion of its working quarters, a suite Of
seven rooms on the ground floor Of the
/ Continental Hotel. at the corner of the
Rue du Rivoli and the Rue Royal, COM
manding the Tuilleries and gardens and
formerly used by the eX-Empress Eu-
genie. American flags drape the en-
/ trance Of the Peace Commissioners
apartments. The clerical force of the
commission has been systematized, and
| is now working busily.
The spirit of the Paris press is daily
rendered into English for the informa-
tion of the Commissioners, and the
same thing is done with newspapers of
Madrid. Many wooden boxes of records,
data and authorities affecting the case
of the United States We're unpacked to-
day and carefully arranged
The American Commission held its
usual session this morning 1t is be-
lieVed the Commissioners are carefully
classifying the plans and arranging all
the details of the work which will be
taken up when the commissions begin
their joint sessions.
This is the first inclement day since
| the commission has been abroad, and
the wives of the Commissioners and
other members of the party are devot-
ing il TO visiting the Louvre and other
places of interest
The Spanish Commissioners formally
deny the various interviews and para
graphs published purporting to be the
substance of their instructions which
have appeared in the newspapers.
The Secretary of the Spanish Com
mission said to the representative of
the Associated Press with the American
Commission: mo member of our COM
mission has given any interview. and
all which have appeared in print as to
our instructions are false. We are here
to defend ourselves, and naturally we
are not willing to give any of our wea-
! ponS to our oppOnentS'
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The Brooks Murder Mystery.

SAUSALITO, Sept. 30-The mystery
Of the murder of Captain Brooks is still
unsolved. Gardener Wheeler admits
that the coat found in the bay was his,
but says that he left it here year ago,
and knew none of the yachting people
The authorities are working on the
theory that Brooks was killed either in
fight with Deckhand Nelson or by
robbers, as the sailor reported
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Four Million Salmon Eggs.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 30-The
State Fish Commission to-day received
by rail from the hatchery at Baird's
Station, on the McCloud River, twenty
eight cases containing 100000 salmon
eggs of the Quinnat kind. These will
be sent to-day by steamer to the Eel
River hatchery, in Humboldt County
This is the first shipment of eggs of the
spring run of these fish.
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New Veilings,
SOC ward.

New style in tuxedo mesh veil
ing, in black, white and colors,
new blues, etc., with the mohair
dots; some very attractive ef-
fects in black and white mixed
meshes with mohair dots; styles
enough at this popular price to
suit all.
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Explosion in a Minnesota Mine.

MINNEAPOLIS (Minn), Sept. 3O.-A
special to- the Journal from Wallace,
Idaho,s says: Seven boxes of powder
exploded in tunnel No. at Mullan
last night. The night crew was over
come by the gas. Thirty men have
now been gotten out Many are un-
conscious, but it was believed that all
will recover.
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SPECIAL
This Morning.
Ostrich Tips
and
Feathers
At 2OC.

An unusual value will be
found in these curly, glossy tips
and half plumes, with very full
pIumage. They're much in favor
this Fall.
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Shafter Still Confined to His Bed.

NEW YORK, Sept. 3O.-General
Shafter was still in bed at the club
house at Camp Wikoff to-day, not hav-
ing recovered from the Santiago fever.
While not able to be about. he is able
to issue orders, and manages the camp
as though he was visiting the different
regiments. General Shafter will re-
main at the camp until the middle or
end of next week. There were no
deaths in the. camp in the past twenty
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A Hunter Badly Wounded.

SAN JOSE, Sept. 3O-By the acci-
dental explosion of a gun while hunt
ing to-day Pat Condron, a Mount
Hamilton rancher, had his left hand
terribly mangled, SO that amputation
will become necessary.
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Two More Sealing Vessels Arrive.

VICTORIA (B. c., Sept. 30.-Two
more vessels of the sealing feet ar
rived this morning the Minnie, with
395 skins, and the Mermaid with l.,
239. The last named is likely to prove
the top liner of the season. Both YES
sells belong to this port
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Brought in Part of the Raft.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30.-The tug
Rescue arrived this afternoon with part
of the lumber raft in tow. The steamer
Humboldt was unable to locate the raft
of piles that was adrift off Point Reyes
the day before yesterday
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French Face Powder,
fSC box.

This is a popular brand. La
Seduisante, which you'll recog-
nize is very much under the reg
ular price; it comes in flesh or
white, is a delicate imported
preparation for identifying
the complexion, free from any
thing injurious to the skin.
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Prominent Butcher Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30.-Mark
Strouse. a prominent wholesale butcher
of this city, died to-day. Four years
ago he was the Populist candidate for
Assessor.
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spondence with several women is to be
considered, and charges of neglect of
pastoral duties are to be preferred.
The trial may be pretracted beyond
the adjournment of the conference now
in session.
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WOnen's Felt
Walking Hats,
soc each.

Every one stylish; shape and
co1ors correct, some mohair fin
ished, some smooth surface,
znottled; both very attractive,
with satin or silk band around
and bow; co1ora red, blue and
brown. Very much under regu-
lar price at SOC.
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The Trial of Rev. Briggs.

OAKLAND. Sept. 30-Several new
features of the aeharge against Rev.
DIR. X. J. Briggs of Austin. Tex. have
been developed, and will be considered
by the committee of the NJ E. Church
South, now trying his case. Core
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@lIl!lIl22I;d I;d3ll S51!G};5
Kid Gloves.
SOC pair.

An unusual price for good kid
gloves, and these are worth
much more than the asking
price. We are going to close
these lines out, and they are
broken lines in colors and sizes.
of mosquetaire style, IN dressed
OF undressed kid, and 4-button
style dressed kid; sizes 51a, 5A,
6s4, z, 7A, ~, in tan, brown.
mode, gray and black.
The Military
Felt Hat,
S5C..
For patriotic women the mil
itary felt walking hat is the
correct style; it is a facsimile
of the regulation u. S. army
hat for men, Alpine style, with
brass cross arms and leather
cord band around, tipped with
cartridges; comes in colors gray,
red, navy and black; very
jaunty style.
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Condition of Colonel Smith.

Los ANGELES, Sept. 30.-Colonel
Smiths condition is somewhat i'm
proved thisssvening, but the physicians
say he is not yet out of danger. At
this hour @ p. NO. he is, resting easy.
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NEW YORK POLITICS.
Henry George Nominated for Gov
eruor Inv Chicapo Plafformites.

NEW YORK, Sept. 30-At the meet
ing of the Chicago Platform Democrats
tonight, Henry George, son of the sin
gle tax advocate, was nominated to
head an independent Democratic ticket.
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Fancy Quills,
At lOC dOZ.

This is a pretty lot Of mottled
quills, in variety Of colors-
red, green, brown, navy and yell
low; are a large size and much
used this Fall on hats.
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Shell Combs
and Hair Pins.

Amber and shell hairpins, or
naments, side combs. back
combs, neck combs. Empire and
various attractive styles are in
great demand this season. We
show a perfect assortment in
styles and prices:
Amber and shell hairpsns, 1Sc
per dozen.
Amber and shell side combs,
Csc each.
Amber and shell back combs,
soc each.
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Glycerine Soap,
1OC box.

This is splendid transparent
g1ycerine soap, three (3) large
cakes in a box, at a very small
price-1Oc the box.
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Ask your
DRUGGIST
for a generous
10 CENT
TRIAL SIZE.
ElY'S Cream Balm

contains no cocaine
mercury nor any other
injurious drug.
1t is quickly Absorbed
Gives Relief at once.
1t opens and cleanses
the Nasal Passages.
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CATARRHI

Heals and Protects the Membrane. Restores the
Senses Of Taste and Smell. Full Size, Soc Trial
Size. I0c, at Druggists or by mail.
ELY BROTHERS. IS Warren Street, New York
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General Lee at Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30. = Major
General Fitzhugh Lee was at the War
Department to-day. If there is no
pressure for his immediate return to
Jacksonville he intends, after going to
New York for q short visit, to spend
few days in the Virginia mountains,
upon the recommendation of his physi-
cian General Lee has been suffering
somewhat from malaria. There seems
to be no doubt in official circles that
General Lee is scheduled to go to- Cuba.
Rear Admiral Montgomery Retired
WASHINGTON Sept. 3o.-Rear Ad-
miral Montgomery Sicard, President of
the board charged with the promotion
of the officers distinguished for gall
lantry during the late war, was retired
to-day, having reached the age of g.
years. Secretary Long. has. however,
by special order directed that the Off
Ger retain his place at the head of the
Promotion Board.
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The Military
Felt Hat,
S5C.
Figured Mohair
Separate Skirts,
S3 81

This line OF $3.50 skirts is
one OF our mcst popular sellers,
made from splendid quality of
brocaded Iuster 7nohair, in va
rious designs, small, medium
and large patterns; they're cor
rect in cut, full lined, velveteen
bound bottoms and graceful in
hang; very dressy garments.
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Mems Heavy
Gray Socks,
ISC pair.

You usually pay csc for this
kind; they're wool, good and
heavy, gray in color, and with
finished seams, comfortable,
durable and cheap in price only.
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Mems Ribbed
Underwear
At 3SC.

A good weight for this season,
and a good quality OF heavy rib
bed shirts and drawers; shirts
silk faced, with French neck;
drawers reinforced gusset, taped
seams, etc.; splendid value at
Soc per garment.
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SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East.
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SPECIAL
To-day.
Mems COIOred
Dress Shirts
At 45C.

At 45C.
The colored shirt is quite the
correct style for all ordinary
wear. These are made from per-
Gale; striped, checked and mix
ed patterns, of blue, green, tan,
etc.; 1aundered bosoms and
cuffs; well made and fit well.
Mems MerinO
Underwear
At 3SC.
These are Of a splendid quail
ty, soft, heavy white merino un-
dershirts and drawers, sold un-
der the regular price because
they are slightly soiled; soap
and water will remedy that,
and you y. i'll have saved money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
ARMSTRONG IS SEATED.

County school Commissioners Decide Dis
pute in tho nit. Cuba District.
The New Castle County School Com
miasionerH, Arnnld Naudain, Elias N.
Moore and Andrew e. Eliason, have
decided the disputs growing out of the
election In School district No. 81, Mt
Cuba, Mill Greek hundred, In favor Of
Stephen Armstrong. As relHted In
Every Evening about the time. an
election for school commissioner wns
held in that district on June 9TH, and
upon a tie vote being recorded, adj
journment was taken for one week.
The tie was between Armstrong and
Bernard J. Harrigau.
After Armstrong; friends had lsft
the schoolhouse. lIarrigan's friends rs-
opened the election aud iiarrigan, re-
ceiving all the votes of those present,
was dsclared elected.
On the following Saturday, pursuant
to The original adjournment. the cleo
tiun was held and Armstrong received
majority of votes. Both next sides filed
Certificates with the clerk OF the pence.
each maintaining that its candidate
was the commissioner duly elected.
Tbs county commissioners received
tho dispute and on Monday took testi
niony. Yesterday they decided that the
ADJOURNMENT after the rie vote, was a
proper adjournment and the subsequent
action ON thessama day was not legal.
Armstrong was therefore declared to be
the comm iHsionsr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
BOLD ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE
William Fisher, Colored, Under Sentence
Of Death, Tries to Get Out Of Jail.
CAUGHT IN THE YARD BY WARDEN
A Pistol Shot Induced Him to
Quickly Return.
WILSON STAFFORD STILL AT LARGE

William Fisher, colored, convicted and
under sentence of death for breaking
into residence 10 the night time with
intent to commit felonous assault,
whose casa is pending in the Supreme
Court of the State on an appeal, tried
to escape from New Castle jail Tuesday
night and failed. The fact that vii.
Hon Stafford, oolored, n life-term pris-
oner. had not returned TO jail on the
night before, was of sufficient power
to Impress upon the Jail officials the
nacesHity Of constant watchfulness, and
consequently Fisher used had neadworls
in trying to get away Just at this time.
Ills chanceH OF escape must have been
very remote.
II was between 12 and o'clock when
Fisher, having male rope Of his
blankets succsedod in forcing tho door
of his cell and went out upon the COR
rider. Once In the corridor, it was d
matter OF few moments to reach the
door leading into the jailyard When
no had reached the yard, the problem
which presented itself was how to
mount the wall, 20 feet high and get
down again on the other side without
breaking some homes.
But Fisher did not solve tina problem,
for Warden Jnhn iiance, who was on
duty, had beard a noise and lost mo
Tins in sscsrtaining that Fisher was
in the jailyard. bent on escape. Being
lighted by electricity. the yard was as
light as day and he had no trouble in
seeing Fisher there. As a little per-
suader to the prisoner not to sever his
connection with the institution go alb
ruptly, Warden Hunca fred shot In
hia direction but did not bit him.
Then Fisher came back to the corri-
dor with celebrity, followed closely by
Hance. The prisoner went at oncs to
his cell and liauoe, after brief strug
gle with him. there locked him in
again. He remained quiet the balance
of the Eight.
Wilson Stafford. oolored, the life
term prisoner who broke bis parole and
fed a few days ago, has mot yet been
apprehended.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
KILLED NEAR NEWPORT.
Fatal Accident an the Philadelphia, VIII
rninrtou a Ralttnera fnfiropd. e.

Fatal Accident en- the Philadelphia, Will
rninston a. Baltimore Railroad. a.
An aged man, who has not been
identified, was killed ON the p. W. &
b. railroad near Newport yesterday.
The budy was brought 10 this city on
the train which struck the unfortunate
man. 1t was a special and was carry
ing horses and equipments Of tina
Ninth Cavalry to Nav York. The body
was turned over to Deputy Coroner
Chandler.
The unfortunate man was about 65
years. OF age and appeared to be a
stranger in the vicinity. When the
accident happened the man as walking
along the track near Newport. When
first Been by Engineer Jerry Smith the
whistle was blown and the brakes we're
applied. but the man was struck before
the train was stopped and was thrown
distance of several feet and instantly
killed. Conductor Eastright had several
men on tho train pink tho mar up,
after the train WINS stopped and he was
placed on the platform Of this riding
car and gum blankets we're thrown over
him until his arrival in this city, when
he was taken to the hospital room and
placed in the care of Detective Jones
until the arrival of Deputy Coroner
Chandler.
An examination of the remains ra-
yealed deep cash in the forehead
The right leg was broken and there
were other injuries. tt@t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-11
Aeaths.
n August 5th,

BELLAH-At Lorkport, N. Y, on August 5th,
1898, Elizabeth Z. Beilah.
CAIN-In this city, on August 4th 1873, at the
residence OF her granddaughter. Miss Bessie
Hyatt. Elizabeth Z. Cain, In her saith year.
CLARKSoN-on August 5fh, 1893, Helen Green-
halgh. daughter of Alexander X. and Lille
Llarkson.
DICKEY--n this city on August 9th, 1898. Martha
j., rellct of Benz. W. Dlcsey, aged 20 years
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral on Friday, August 18th, at
IL o'clock, from tho residence OF her son, John
n. Dickey, No. $40 Van Buren, strest Services
Mt the house. Internlent at White Clay creek
cemetery.
GRANT-in this city, on August 9Th, 1899. Cath.
crime, daughter of James and Catherine A.
Grant, aged years
nENDEkEk--in this city, on August 4th, 1893,
Augustus l. Henderer, aged 70 years.
HiLDRETH--Ou August 9Th, 1898, Joseph T. Hill
dreth, aged 65 years.
MALoNEY-In this city, on August Sd, 1893,
Thomas MaloHey, aged i6 months.
MY ERS- In this city, on Tuesday, August 9th,
1888, Joseph Myers, aged ~ years.
Relatives and friends and German Mutual
Beneficial Society Nos, ] and 9, are respect
fully invited 10 attend tho funeral Friday
morning. August 18TH 1895, at $40 O'Clock, from
his late residence, No 800 North jackson street.
Nigh ma at Sacred Heart Church. lnterment
At new Cathedral cemetery.