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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
EXCITEMENT Is a cuURcn.
The Rev. w. y. swartz Was interrupted by
Women Painting.

A Poughkeepsie, N. u. special Of
sunday reported scene OF excitement
in the First Presbyterian Church Of
that city. of which the Rev. William
j. Swartz, formerly of Central Presby-
terian Church, this city, is pastor. Mr.
Swartz was interrupted in his sermon
by women in the congregation fainting.
Inc sermon was nearing its close when
suddenly Mise Alice Farnham, fresh :
man at VasHar, arose in her pew and
slapped into the aisle. She faced the
preacher for second as if dazed, and
then turned to walk toward the vesti
bulls. Before she had gona three steps
she fell face downward to the floor. Mr..
Swartz stopped and was about to rush
TO ber aid when James B, platt and
Marshall 1lerrick went to the young
woman's aid. Her body was as rigid
as il dead when the men carried her to
the vestibule. They threw open the
big doors and lot in the cold air, hut
even this did not revive the young
woman.
A sleigh was sent for and, accom-
panied by Mrs. Leroy @. Cooley, wife
of one OF the professors at the college,
she was taken to that institution, where
SUE TbtuNbFbu tUUHClUusuVS5. III, ludl-
berg, the college physician, said tina;
the young woman had been overcome by
the close air.
Before Miss Farnham was out of the
church, and beIore the pastor could
again begin TO preach, Mrs. James
Winnie, wife of the principal of the
High School. and two other women who
were in her pew arose at the name time
and with blanched faces rushed into
the aisle and hurried to the vestibnle,
several persons following them in ex.
element The cold air aeamed to re
vive Mrs. Winnie, hut Miss Fowler, one
Of the Others, tainted. 1t was some time
before she recovered consciousness.
There was almost panic in the
church, and men rushed TO open the
windows, while several members of the
congregation, feeling i'll, left the church.
The pastor finished his sermon and dis
missed the congregation.
The cause of the trouble lie given al
neglect to vantilate the church after il
had been closed several days,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

James Purcell was nominated Monday
night by the Weccacoe Fire Co. for
second assistant engineer of the Fire
Department. This completes the list
will vote at the election. The ticket
chosen by the combine companies ia :
For chief, George Sasse of the Wash.
iugton; for first assistant, William
Joyce of the phmnix, and for seuond
assistant. James Purcell of the Wecca-
coe. The election will take place the
first Tuesday in May and the officers
will take charge on the third Monday
in May, TO hold office for two years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
BLoW ar 0UTbAW FACING.
Senator Crothers' Anti-Pool Selling Bill
..-...I Pasted by the senate.

senator trothers Anti-fooi seilinR bill
Pasted by the senate.
Annapolis, Md, Feb. S.-Senatnr
Crothers' anti-race track bill passed
the Senate last night by an unanimous
vote. Mr.. Crothers lost no time in re-
deaming his anti-elsction pledge to
abolish the race track evil in his
county. The race tracks in Cecil brought
horde OF gamblers down uron that
county and introduced class OF people
most undesirable to the native popua-
tion. Public meetings were held and
numerous protests made. An appeal
was made to ths courts and tho powers
Of the racing association somewhat
curbed, hut the main trouble remained,
and before the last election the con-
vcntions Of both political parties
pledged their candidates to legislate
against the race tracks. A bill wRs
prepared by an association which had
been formed TO fight the race track
gambling, but Senator =Hestoott fea~ed
that as the bill was fIfaBnE it might
have the effect whiie abolishing gamb
ling in Cecil, open the aluicet in the
other counties. He hold the bill Up
until this could he looked into. The
bill was therefore amended 30 as TO
make it sure that this objection could
not be raised, although Mr.. Crothers
was of opinion that the point against
the original druft was not we'll taken.
The Cecil delegation in the House of
Delegates will now take charge OF the
bill and urge it vigorously.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Baltimore, Nd, Feb. SEX. Com
gressn,an Brown of Queen Anne Is
county, one Of the most prominent
Democrats OF the Eastern Shore and
who is kpown throughout the State. is
Mrs, z. u. Cromwell, No. 1901 s..
city from bis home in Centreville a
week ago to undergo surgical opera
tion at the hands of Prof. L. McLsue
Tiffany. Ile has been suffering for some
time from cirrhosis of the liver and
complications. The operation was to
have been performed LAST night. but
late yesterday afternoon it was deciter
TO abandon the ideH. Late last night
it was stated that the ex Congressman
was very low.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

spe .ial correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Claymont Feb. 3. --Georgs Thompson.
who died in Wilmington on Saturday,
was one of the oldest and most respected
citizeEs Of Brandywine hundred. Fol
two years he wac postmaster and station
agent here. He once owned the Clyde
farm, in front of the Claymont station,
and built the house occupied by Frank
Merion. Subsequently he erected the
house owned hy George Speer and
occupied by j. 4. p. Williams. After
vacating the latter property, he built
house in Delaware. county, about a
mile from the State lima, which he
occupied until his wife aud daughter
died. About 10 years ago he auld his
farm to syndicate, and the Marcus
Hook OF works were established on the
premises. He was veetryman Of the
Church Of the Ascension. His funeral
will take place in Wilmington to.
morrow,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
BUILDyNG HATERIaI,
Summary OF rho Rules Passed by the Street
and Sewer Directors.

Summary OF tho Rules Passed by the Street
and Sewer Directors.
The Board of Street nnd Spwer Di,
rectors recently adopted rules concern
ing the deposit Of building material in
the streets. They prohibit any person
from depositing IN lanes or streets any
building material without having first
secured permit from the department.
Tho street may not be uaed for the
purpose Of depositing material for a
lUnger period than six months unless a
second application be made and O re-
newal of permission granted. This per
init shall nut convey grant of more
than one. third of the street between
the curb lines. The building material
not used in the building shall he re-
moved and the sidewalks kept clean.
The pile of brick or stone shall not
exceed eight fest in height nor be
within three feet of any railroad track
or four feet Of any city lamp post or
within 10 feet Of any fire hydrant or
sewer. Lights shall be placed on these OBJ
structions at twilight and kept burn
ing during the night until all the ma.
torial shall have been removed. In
order TO protect life and limb, suitable
fences must be erected. The waste or
droppings ara to be cleaned daily from
the streets by the contractors.
The issue Of permit makes the con-
tractor and not the city liable for suits
for damages due TO the Instructions.
Any violation of the ordinance in re
gard to barriers or erection OF fences,
placing Of sufficient lights or failure 10
cumply with the conditions named in
the permit, will he sufficient cause for
revocation of the permit and proceed
ings TO recover penalties for violation
Of ordinance. III any person deposits
building material on the strests with.
out permit, he shall be fined $2j
besides the costs OF the case. Amy
person allowing material to remain on
the street after the permit expires,
shall he fined $40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Sheriff Finn ON Monday sold the
following properties: OF Mary Far
ragher, Front and Harrison streets, to
Leonard l.. Wales. Jr., attorney, for
$500; of Benjamin Franklin Mcdaniel,
Front and Poplar streets, to Mr.. Wales,
for sl.45O; Of William l., Murpny,
Seventh and Spruce streets, to Charlss
W. Smith, attorney, for s700; of Benja.
min Lundy Kent, Second and Shipley
streets, to LiIburue Chandler, attorney,
for 81, GOO, and at Jackson street and
Lancaster avenue, to Mr.. Chandler,
also for 81, GOO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
LUXE HURNs NOT RELEAsED.


Luke Burns, Monday, completed a
sentence of two years in New Castle
jail for attempted robbery and murder.
Officer fobin OF New Castle shortly
after making an attempt to enter Robert
Shaw's store. He attempted to shoot
the officer while under arrest, hut the
failure Of the curtridgD to explode
savsd the officer from harm.
While serving his sentence Burns was
caught trying to breal; jail, and for
that he will be confined for % days.
This is the first time in many years
that prisoner has been kept in Jail for
a longor time than hiO sentence as a
penalty for attempting to escape.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Norfolk, Va, Feb. s.-W. II. Small,
a peanut dealer OF Evansville, Ind, is
trying 10 induce Virginia operators 10
go into gigantic trust, controlling all
the peanut concerns in the United
States, Is in Virginia, two in Cincin-
natl, two in st. Louis. one in Nash
vile, one in Paducah, Ky, and one in
Evansville. He proposes to combine all
these close up those that are not pay
ing, or are unnecessary. pool interests
and divide profits on a percentage of
inyestment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
BEIhDERs' EXCHANGE.
Various Standing Committees Appointed
for Ensuing Year.

President Calvin /. Swayne of the
Builders' Exchange has appointed the
following committees for the ensuing
year:
Aibitration-J. d. winslow, Alfred
Gawthrop. Richard Kelly, j. N, Bryan
ami L. W. Brosius.
Plans and Contracts--J. d. Winslow,
}. S. Hamilton, N. Grubb, G. W.
Phillips and George ]. spear.
Finance-H. S. Tatnall, George
Sigler and /. NJ. Lsndsrman.
Rooms and Rules-J. S. Hamilton,
i. q. Simpson and George Sigler.
Printing and SuppieH-A. Allen.
William II. Foulk and Harry A. Miller.
Labor--A. l.. Johuson, +. johnson
and j. II, Beggs, Jr.
IIegisatiou-A. S. Reed, f. A.
Mitchell and William II. Foulk.
MsmbershIp-H. @. Griffith. W. E.
Linton, L. q. Kent, Robert Janvier,
Charles Blaine, William Davidson and
Charles Cardwell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
sHIPWRECK EN- OYSTERMAN.
Was on an Island Without Food or Shelf
for FOrty-eight Hours.


for Forty-eight Hours.
Easton, Nd, Feb. S. S.--Charles Berg
man, an Oxford oyster tonger, had
almost Klondike experience last week.
Capt. Sweet took his schooner from the
Tired Avon River to Miles River last
Wednesday to get oy sters. Several tong
men went around in their canoes from
Oxford and Bellevue to catch oysters
for him, having arranged TO live aboard
his schooner while they were loading
her. The schooner and all the canoes,
except Bergman's, got safely into Thigh
mans Creek, a good harbor, early We'd
nesday night. AS Bergman did not
turn up then nor next day it was sup
posed hs was drowned, and not until
Saturday was ii discovered that he was
alive. In the darkness he got separated
from this best OF the feet. Helpless. he
was carried before the wind until he
struck Herm Island, an acre knoll Of
sand ana marsh, miles from eithor
shore, shelterless place, with nothing
in il but one tree, the same tree in
which the white owl was recently killed.
Here the oyeterman remained in all
that extreme cold weather from We'd
nesday night to Friday night, without
food, wafer or shelter. To keep from
freezing he had to be constantly on the
tramp and dared not sleep. Late Fri.
day afternoon signal of distress he
had put up in the lone tree was OBJ
served from the village of Tunis Mills
and lIoat was manned, the ice was
broken to the leland and this ship
wrecked oysterman was rescued. lie
had been there As hours. lie did not
seem much tho worse for his exposure
except that one of his feet was swollen
Bergman is a young Norwegian, and
took his perilous adventure good.
naturedly and as a matter of course.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 7.-Cunsiderablo
surprise has been caused hero by the
eiection of X. NJ. Cannon OF New York
to succeed Franklin Weld as president
of the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal
60. Mr.. Weld ia said to be short in
his accounts, owing to an oyerdraft,
the amount of which is unknown. The
officials here expect the amount of tbs
shortage to be made good. An exami-
nation of the books will be necessary
Weld is thought to be at his home near
Falmouth. Mass. Officers of the COM
panY express confidence that Mr.. Weld
will explain the matter satisfactorily.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

special from Aberdeen. Nd. Gays
Robert Ryan Is still coutinsd TO his
room, suffering from the boating he re-
ceived from the hands OF three negro
men on Saturday night The assault
occurred one and half miles from
Aberdeen as young Ryan was returning
from Paradise. He met the three
negroes. who called him by Lame, and
before bo had any hint of their iuten-
tions, they knocked him down and
robbed him of all his valuables and
Sl40 In money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Deputy Register of Wills Irwin of
Philadelphia Monday took the tsati-
mony of Robert @. Fraim of this city
and Mrs. Joseph Hancock, the cub
scribing witnesses unde- tho contest of
the validity of the codicil attached to
the will of Mary f. Rubencams, by
which bequest of five shares of Penn.
sylyRnia railroad atock made to DR..
BENJAMIN F. Williams in the will was
revoked. The caveator, DIR. Williams,
being i'll aud unable to appear, the
hearing was continued two weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

James Brown aud john Green were
arrested by Oilicors Davidson and
Ralston ON Saturday, having in their
possession a qnuntity of copper and
ziuc, for which they could not give a
proper account. Employees of the Will
mington a. Northern Railroad Co., said
that the company had lost quantity
of material similar to that found on the
boys. In Municipal Court Monday
morning they we're placed under bonds
OF 5000 for the upper court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb.L --DsWolf Hopper
and John Philip Sousa are Ruing to
Europe. to give American comic opera
and American band music. All tho
members of Hoppsr's opera company
and also OF Sousa's band are bouked for
the trip. The startrwil be made next
fall, and both companies expect to be
away the entire season of lS9S-99. In
consequence of this trip abroad, the
production of DeWolf Hopper's new
opera will be delayed until some time
in 1899. .s..- -.. .
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

There is como talk OF having City
Council pass an ordinance compelling
the undortakers to take out license,
as il is claimed thar contagious diseases
are spread by undertakera who do not
understand their business. Several
undertakers were seen and all said that
they would oITer no objection to the
msasure. 1t is also proposed to compel
liverymen to fumigate the cabs used by
persona attending funeral of any QUE
dying of contagious disease
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
DEATH OF GEORG n THOMPSON.
A Native of This city Who Lived at Clay
mont Many Yenrs.


George Thompson, aged about 81
years, died at the residence Of his
niece, Mrs. william Quigley, River
view, Sunday morning. He was born
in the TatnaIl farmhouse, near Nine.
teenth street and the Boulevard, but
spent most OF his life at Claymnut,
where he engaged in farming and owned
several properties. He was one of the
frat to ship milk over the pennsyl
vRnia railroad to the Philadelphia
market,
lie retired from active work about 10
years ago and has lived in this city for
a portion of that time. 4 wife and
daughter died many years ago. Stephen
Thompson, gatstender at ClRymont
crossing, is brother of the deceased.
MIR. Thompson was Republican in
politics, and was at one time candi.
date for State Senator.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
rreoau,ion Against Lynehing.

Columbus, O., Feb. h-Dr s. b.
Sampson or Samson, yesterday after
noon, was removed from the village Jail
at Laurelville, Hooking county. to the
Hooking county jail, at Logan, as a
precaution against lyncbine, pending
of Bessie Neff, who was found dead in
the doctur's Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

James Clark of Hanley, Eng, rep
resenting the North Devon Clay Co. of
Torrington, is in this city looking I'D a
distributing centre for the products OF
the firm which he represents. MIR.
Clark has beon shipping clay used by
potters, paper makers and pipe makers.
Rscently ii cargo consigned 10 this city
was sent to Wilmington. N. c.. but
afterward reached the destined place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

bernard Sim has accepted position
in the draughting department Of the
Harlan e. Hollingsworth Co. where ho
will assist in preparing estimates for
the company. Mr.. Sim il a graduate
Of Cornell University, and is man Of
experience. He formerly was with the
firm Of John Dialogue & Son of Cam.
den, N. j., for whom he did the es,i-
mating
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
Fatnl Fan over a Piece Of Ice.

Boston, Mass, Feb. S.--State Senator
James j.. Hayes of Charlestown, who
was taken to the City Hospital last
Thursday evening, suffering from alb.
dominal trouble. caused by a wrench
in falling over piece Of ice, died this
morning. 4e was 30 years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Special Correspondence II Gazette and journal
Leipsic, Feb. S.-Funeral services
we're conducted in the Methodist
Church here on Sunday by the Rev.
Charles I. Stengle over the remains of
John Cumming, who died here at the
age OF 80 years. He was born in this
neighborhood and lived here all his
life, and was ono Of the Oldest mon in
the state. Interment wau made at
Bethel cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Ashton r. Tatnall on Saturday re-
ceived a letter from DR.. Charles F.
Smalley, who with Mrs. Smslley and
five other Christian Allianoe mission
aries started several weeks ago for
India. On January 22d the party was
at the Island of Malta. DR.. Smalley
reports all in good health. On the
vessel were also several Episcopal
missionaries. bound for Sidney, Aus
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Special Correspondents OF Gazette and Journal
Clayton, Feb. 7.--John Cleaver, aged
72 years, who dropped dead at his resi-
dence, near here. last Thursday even
ing, was buried to-day. The interment
was az Hickory Grove cemetery, near
Mt. Pleasant. The deceased. until a
few years ago, was une of the most
active and prominent farmers OF Kenton
hundred. He left widow and eight
children,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Norfolk, Va, Feb. John Ander-
son, the convicted murderer OF Mate
Saunders of the schooner Olive Pecker
mas hean granted stay of proceedings.
Judge Gotf, who presided at the trial,
has signed the writ of error, and the
case will 90 before the United States
Supreme Court on March Tth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

The customs inspectors have reported
10 Collector Read Of Philadelphia that
the Laurada, which is now lying at
Camden, is without II register, and that
she cleared Wilmington without that
document. 1t is also claimed that the
vessel has been at sea without having
complied with the requirements of the
inspectors Of steam vessels. Reports of
ths alleged violations have been for
warded to Washington by the officials.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Hannah 7. Smith, through hor coun-
sci, II. II. Ward, has entered suit in
Superior Court against Armour Il Co.
for damages for the death of her hus-
band, James 4. Smith. Mr.. Smith was
killed in the collapse OF tho roof of the
cold storage room ct the Armour estab-
lishmnnt some mpnths ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Z. Z. Pyle and Frank Lewis, twn
moulders uf the Pusey & Jones Co. q
shors, were buried in pit about u
ieet deep by fall of moulding sand
Monday. Tho sand went over Pyie't
head, but Lewis was more fortunate,
the sand having stopped falling when
he was buried up to the chin. he called
for assistance and several workmen ran
to their aid and in a few minutes both
men wers unearthed. Neither man was
hurt by the accident
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

The Cathedral of St. John the Bap-
tist, at Savannah, Ga, and the resi-
dence of Bishop Becker, formerly OF
this city, which adjoined the cathedral,
were destroyed by fire on Sunday. The
loss, which amounts to about $3.50, 600,
is covered by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

New York, Feb. THE British ship
William Law, bound for Shanghai,
which was beacbed on the flats at
Stapleton. S. l., yesterday morning,
while the frs in her lazarett was being
eEtinguished, has been pulled off,
Some OF her cargo of case oil is being
discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

The workmen in the shops of the
Harlan & Hollingsworth. Co. Monday
began to work until G o'clock in the
evening instead of 3 O'Clock as hereto
fore and those working outside Rro
working until o. 80 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Murderer Raiser's sentence Confirmed.
Philadelphia, Pa. Feb.7. The State
Supreme Court, to-day, confirmed the
finding of the Montgomery county
court, condemning to death Charles o.
Kaiser for the murder OF his wife, which
was committed at Norristown on Oct
ber 2Sth, 1896.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Lima, Peru. via Galveston, Tex, Feb
THE correspondent of the Associated
Press is privately informed that the
questions in dispute between Peru and
Chill will be satisfactorily arranged be-
fore the erd of February.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Hubert Cassidy has transferred his
real estate business to the Equitable
Guarantee and Trust Co., and Joseph
Sewer. formerly with MIR. Cassidy, has
accepted the position Of assistant to NJ.
ID. Crussan, of the real estate depart
ment of the trust company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

San Francisco, CAL, Feb. s.-The
National Athletic Club has matched
Joe Choynski and Tom SharBey to box
90 rounds at Woodward's Pavilion on
March 11th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

David Il. Marvel has entered in
Superior Court suit ON hehalf of
Jesse I. Tyson against the Wilmington
City Railway Co., for damages for the
loss of horse on November 22d last.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

The will of DR.. William Bringhurst
was prohated in Philadelphia Monday.
The value OF the eatate is put at s3. 500.
An inventory of the estate of Rehecca
II. Noblit shows valuation Of Sl36, :
q3q 90
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

Edinburgh, Scotland, Feb. Sat
tho sale, yesterday, of Burns works a
copy OF the first Rilmarnock edition,
in the original paper covers, uncut,
brought G572,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

The stock of I. W. Gibney, mer-
chant tnilor, wRe sold by Constable
Green Monday to satisfy a claim for rent
of sl0s. Henry, G. Cenrad purchased the
HtueH ief k2A r #s