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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
GUNNERS' AWFUL PLIGHT
John Behen, JF., and Samuel Ware Mar
rOVly Escaped a Horrible Death.
THEIR BOAT GAPSlZED BY A DOG
The Men In Water and Mud
Several Hours.
WE'RE RESCUED WHEN HOPE HAD FLED

spsolal Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Dover, Jan. 14.-John Behen, Jr.,
and Samuel Ware had an unpleasant
experience near Mahon's Light on
Tuesday to night.
Accompanied by Frank Il. Burns and
Brad Ennis, they had, ON Tuesday
morning, gone cunning on the Della
ware Bay. They were well equipped for
the trip, and had with them large dog,
When they reached Salmon's Ditch,
Messrs. Behen and Ware entered small
boat, taking the dog along. The couple
remained in the vicinity until 8 o'clock,
shooting game. At that hour, depse
fog having approached, they decided
TO 90 to the shanty where they intended
to spend the night. Instantly the dog
jumped out Of the boat, upsetting the
craft. The boat was promptly righted
and the men clamhered in, the dog
following. Soon afterwards the animal
again sprang out, upsetting the boat a
second time. The wind blew the boat
beyond the reach of the men, and tho
couple, being numb and darkness having
come, were almost in despair. The men
shouted for help, but their cries were
not heard by their companions.
Mesers. Bshen and Ware were strug-
Cling in water and mud, and having on
heavy gum boots and rubber coats,
made slow progress 10 trying TO reach
shore. Finally. with the aid of pocket
knives, they removed the boots and
snon thereafter reached land. They
were not out OF danger, howayer. for
they we're surrounded by water. They
we're almost frozen, and remained awake
with the utmost difficulty. To keeI
their blood in circulation and to pre-
vent their going asleep, they STRUCK
each other. They pulled grass anC
attempted to build bonfire, hoping
thus to attract the attention of theii
companions, but their matches wert
wet and they could not strike light
At 9.30 p. m. Messrs. Ennis anc
Burns. vino supposed that Mesars. Behei
and Ware had been drowned and wer
searching for their bodies, found tn
unfortunate couple and took then
to the shanty.
Messrs. Behen and Ware were brough
10 Dover on Wednesday. The former
feet are blistered and he is sutferin
from a severe cold. but the latter doe
not show any i'll effects of his expert
ance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
G. a. n. ERCAMPM ENE


Department Commander Bradley Issues
orders for the Coming Meeting in This
city.
Department Commander Joseph S.
Bradley. by Assistant Adiutant. General
Peter b. Ayars, has issued general orders
No. concerning the coming enuamp-
ment OF the Grand Army of the Re-
pubic, Department Of Delaware. which
are az follows:
The 18th annual encampment Of the
Department of Delaware, g. A. r.,
will meet in du Pont Post room. corner
Ninth and King streets, Wilmington,
Dell, February 18th, 1893.
1. The encampment will be called to
order at 10. 30 o. clook a. III. The Coun-
Gil of Administration will meet at the
office of the A. A. e., No. 1911 WASH
ington street, Wilmington, Del, on
Wednesday evening, February 18th,
1898, at S o'clock. sharp, for final meet
ing.
.. All committees will be prepared to
submit their reports in writing, 80 that
they may be spread upon the minutes,
and complete record OF this admins
tration may be kept intact.
3. The committee on credentials will
be announced by the department COM
mander on the morning of the encamp-
ment,
4. The commander Of the s. f. du
Pout Post, No. ,, will appoint one
comrade for o. of D., and one comradu
for o. Of g., and sufficient number
of comrades to act as guards during
the encampment.
5. The commandment chief, Gen j.
P. s. Goblin, will he with US, and it is
desired that as many as have uniformt
will wear them on this occasion.
6. All department officers will sub
NIT their reports to the A. A. G., OF
or before February 10th. 1898, so tina
the A. A. @. may have time to properly
tabulate them for presentation to thu
encampment.
Z. Posts desiring supplies of any kint
will please make immediate requisitiol
on Quarter Master Liddell for the same
as none will be issued after Fehruar,
10th, 1898, so as to allow the A. A. g
and A. Q. NJ. g. to balance their &C
counts aud make their reports in tim
for the encampment.
g. Quite number Of posts have no
Az yet submitted their reports or pal
their per canita tax for the term endin
December 3lat, 1897. Please attend {
this at once. The consolidated repol
must be submitted on January 18th
1898. to national headquarters, and
is to be hoped that no post will l
marked as delinquent.
Q. In submitting this last gener;
order the commander desires to expire!
his qualification 10 all comrades I,
their kindness anu support during Ii
year 1887.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Annapolis. Md, ian. Is. The iirst
gun in the fight OF The Law and Order
Society agalnst the race tracks at Elk.
ron, Iron Hill ami Barksdale was Cred
here to day. when Senator Crothprs in.
troduced into the Senate a bill pro-
hibiting all forms of betting 90 hores
races of any kind. The bill arplies
alone to Cecil county, within the con-
fines Of which all tho winter tracks ON
or near tho Maryland State line arc
located. and if passsd will e!ructually
put az end 10 rscing in that vicinity.
a fins Of not less thun $500 nor more
than 5000, ar Imprisonment for not less
than six months nor mora than one
year is the penalty provided for 10 the
hill
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

The Womau's Auxiliary 10 the Board
Of Missions, in the diocese Of Delaware,
hold itl quarterly meeting at St,John's
Church Thursday afternoon. Bishop
Coleman and Archdeacon Hall con-
Quoted Gervicas herors tho opening of
the business meeting. Repurta were re-
caivod from various departments, Mrs.
Nelson of Philadelphia, domestic
director Of thu diocesa Of Pennsylvania,
spoke Of tho needs OF both foreign and
domestic missions. Mrs. George q.
Hail. head of the Junior Auxiliary, read
paper on the ''Rgbiea' Branch" the
youngaat mission band of the church,
u branch of which was recently organ
lied in Delaware, y paper on "a lassa, +"
was read by MrH. BurnhHm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Howard Gould's new steam yacht
Niagara, which is rapidly nearing com
pletion at the Harlan & Holingsworth
Go. g yards, will carry fleet Of small
boats on her davits. They are being
built at the Seabury works, Morris
Heights, N. ]. Among the number
is a 35-foot mahogany steam launch,
fitted with compound engine and
water tube boiler, which will have a
speed of il miles per hour. There will
also be two "a foot lifeboats with sharp
stern, two 23-foot lifeboata with square
stern, one l9-foot yawl, one 26-fnot gig,
one 16-foot dingey, one 13-foot light
dingey and 2l-fuos naptha launch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
A Surprising Incident.
The Boston Record prints the follow
inn anrnriRinn inniLlnnt.

The Boston Record prints the follow
ing surprising incidents:
There are ssveral kinds of newspaper
enterprise. Hera is one: A reporter of
the Worcester Telegram entered the
rooms of the murdered family at Brook
field, and, despite the protestations of
the only sister of the dead woman. de.
liberstely cut out with a knife the
crayon portrait of little Ethel from a
frame that hung upon the wall. The
woman's appeals were in vain. lie
said that the sort Of journalism in
which he was engaged demanded that
he take the picture. Protty rough,
wasn't it?
1t was worse than rough. II was a
vile outrage; a theft. The enterprise"
of this audaoious reporter ahould be
rewarded by prosecution, conviction
and punishment for tbs crime of lar
ceny.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Union
Veteran Legion gave public installa-
tion last week, and the following
officers we're installed: President. ella
@. Nogan; S. ", Sarah e. Smith; J.
", Anna Alexander; Secretary, Mary
A. McOlane; Treasurer, Sarah Il.
Berry; Chaplain, Eliza Wilhelm; Con-
ductreas, Alice Minker; Guard, Mar
garet Conner; Color BeBrer, Anna vii.
kineon. The president, Ella q. Wogau,
made short address, and the guests
and members were served with refresh.
ments
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
DEATH { SEAT0N PERRY
Killed HlmSG, in Washington at an
Early HOufFriday by Shooting.
SUFFERED FIRM SLEEPLESSNESS
Result of Cloe Application to
Bupess.
WAS A WEALTHY DhGOODS MERCHANT

Washington, Jan. t--Seaton Perry,
for many years one otthe Leading dry
goods merchante Of hahirgton, COM
mitted suicide at anearly hour this
morning. lie killed hAself by shoot
ing.
For several years Mr.. cry had been
a autferer from insumni brought on
by nervousness, tho result of close ap-
uiication to hnsiness. l.tt summer he
took long vacation, and Mis- seemed
10 improve his health considerably. but
recently the attacks OF sleelessness re-
turned.
The deceased vas about 4 years Of
ago, and left wife. lle,ad accu-
INFLATED considerable money. and il
was his intention to retro FIN busi-
moss in a few years. His wife iwealthy
in her own name.
The establishment conducted v Mr..
Perry has been doing busineasst it's
present stand for over half a cehury,
having been started in 1910 bNhia
father. Ii is probably the only or, of
the old businegshouacs that line Pep
sylvania avenue which has kept Pas
with the progress of the city and my
tina competition brought on by th
establishment Of department stores
Mr.. Perry's RffairH are said To he ii
excellent condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

The annual election OF the officers of
the Wuwaset Driving Association was
held Wednesday, with the following
result: President, James s. Dobb; Vice
President, John M. Solomon; Treasurer
and Secretary, l.. j. Foulk; Execu-
tive Committee, Joseph Davidson, DIR.
II. p. Eaves, ". B. Austin. Frank s.
Dure, Ii. G. Mahaffy, W. #. Tanguy,
James s. Dobb, John NJ. Solomon and
i. ]. Foulk. Joseph Davidson was
elected representative to the biennial
conference of tho National Trotting As.
ISOLATION, which will convene ut the
Hotel Murray, in New York City, Fob
ruary 9th,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
FAScIEs hND CaPRicEs.
Chicago Record.

Chicago RECORD.
Pretty French nightdrssses are in
handkerchief designs. Tbs sleeves are
made from handkerchiefs, the hem
stitched corners falling in points at the
wriHts and other corners make points
at the yoke.
A new shade in note paper is castor,
the colnr of many fashionable frocks
and coats and of all the feathers that
ere not black, white or gray. With
this new tint Of clear. creamy brown,
mouograms crssts OF addresses are on
graved in vivid green.
Little girls frocks follow the styles of
their mammas in the blouse effects.
They also havs the double skirts. A
pretty one, the upper skirt being half
tho length of tho under one, has the
edges of both trimmed with rows OF
narrow satin ribbon. The silk of the
gown has light foundation with tiny
polka dot OF delicate color The
pulled sleeves come just below the
elbow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

hUndon, Eng. Jan, 1.-THE Jury in
the case OF Richard Arthur Prince,
charged with numbering a ctor William
Terriss. returned a verdict, Yesterday,
that Prince was guilty; that he was
aware OF what he did, but the jury,
accepting the medical testimony, de-
clare him TO be irresponsible. " The
judgment of the court wgs that Prince
he detained as a criminal lunatic dur
ing her ma iesty's pleasure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Pare and core the desired quantity OF
small. rather sweet apples; weigh, and
to each pound allnw pound of sugar.
Put the sugar, with Just little water,
over the fire; boil and skin; add the
grated yellow rind of Lemon, and
tablespoonful of lemon juice to each
two pounds of sugar. Put the apples
into the hot syrup; allow them to stand
over the back part of tho stove until
they are perfectly tender and trans
parent. Drain; dust with granulatsd
sugar, and dry either in the oven or
sun. Ladies' Home journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

ZaneHillc, o., Jan. 10. --Schlatter,
the healer" is said TO have performed
a remarkable cure in this city, restoring
sight 10 a young girl who had heen
blind since her birth. Other marvellous
cures are said tn have been accom-.
pliehed by him since his stay here,
among them being that Of an agad
woman, who was drivsn in cab TO his
hotel, to be treated for spinal aiiee-
tion, and who walked home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
FOUND DEAD IN A STABLE YARD.

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan II. Col Edwin
X. Myers, former State printer, was
found dead with a large cut across his
forehead and bruise over hin left eye.
early this morning, in the stable yard
at his home, three miles above this
city. The supposition is that he was
accidentally thrown from his carriage
short distance from home, and dragged
to the place where the body was found.
There 10 nothing to Indicate foIl play.
Mr.. Myers was 80 years old, aud was
State printer for eight years. lie waa
one of the best known young mon in
Central Pennsylvania. His fathNr, Hon.
b. f. Myers OF this city, is proprietor
Of the Star Independent. A widow and
three children survive. Mr.. Myers was
a colonel OF the Uniform Rauk, Knights
OF pythiss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Phillipsburg, N. j., Jan. Il. John
williver, 10 years old, aud Isaac lie.
hart, rs years old, met with distress.
ing accident on the farm Of ex State
Senator WyckoT, near Ashury, yester-
day. They we're thawing dynamite 10
a stove, preparatory TO starting out for
day's blasting, when the dynamite
exploded, wrecking the stove and mouse.
Both Of Williver's arma and one Of his
legs we're blown of, and Dehart lost an
arm,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

"Blanche. DEAR" cried the enthusi-
astic young lover, "you are worth your
weight in"
"Now, don't say that am worth my
weight in gold," interrupted the
maiden.
81 didn't intend to. / am going to
pay You higher compliment -
go on. +"
"You are worth your weight in
wheat" : Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

The funeral of Mrs. Saran j. Robin
son, aged Y years, widow of W. J.
Robinson, took placa from tho resi-
dence of her nephew, Frank j. May,
No. l01i Monroe street, at 10 o'clock
Thursday. Services were conducted
by the Rov. Ralph II. Couraey. Inter
ment was made at Delaware City this
aftprnnnn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Paris, France, Jan. IN. Loubet,
yesterday, was ra,elected president Of
the Senate. NJ. Scheurer.kestner, who
had taken prominent part in calling
attention to the alleged injustice done
TO Alfred Dreyfus, the prisoner Of
Devel's Island, was deTeated for re-
election TO the vice presidency, hs only
obtaining so out Of $50 votes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Trenton, Jan. Il. Vice. Chancellor
Reed mas flied an opinion refusing to
set aside the Oklahoma divorce granted
to Frank A. Mcgowan from his wife,
Mary Mcgowan. The chancellor
says that there was no proof before the
Court of Chsncery that Mag7wan was
not lesal resident of Oklahoma at the
time he obtained the divorce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
THE FINANCES OF THE CITY.

Trohabnity OF tile appropriation for Nnvt-
Cation Br'ng U-rd To Ray CrematoTy nnd
Miscellaneous ENpenSPs
Nmon1 the appropriations passed ny
City Council last June. for toe iiacal
year which began in July, was one OF
-, 600 far navigation. Iris was done
in response To agitation looking to the
cIty's taking sune part in the desired
Improvement in the Christina harbor,
Since that time, although much has
heen said abpu the needa of the hnr-
h0r 10 plan has been presenJen TO
Council wharehy tho money appro-
ptiRtatl might hH useIl for work IN tho
7trrAm. Tne nrobuhilWles are now thar
The mulsy will lie used 10 help aiolg
this appropriations for the crBmatory
ard for Incidental ana miscellaneous
expenses. AL Thursday nights seaaien
of Council, tho following resolution,
offered 10y Chairman Ohorly, OF tho
hpanGe COMMITTEES, was reloFrea TO that
committee;
"Whereaa The appropriation for
crenatury ana incidental aud miscel'
laneoua are not sufficient TO meet tho
neneessry expenditures OF thu fiscal
year of lS97; therefore BE il
''ResoiEdd, That he sum OF ----
dollars is hereby transferred from the
appropriation for navigation to tho M
propliation Tor crematOry and tho sum
Of dollars is hareby transferred
frnm the appropriation for navigation
to tho appropriation fur incidental and
miscellaneous.
The amounts are to be inserteu later.
Ate. tha mootiug Mr.. Ohorly Maid that
The pronased bill OF William Lawton =
to have Tie city appropriate 10 per cont
of what the government appropriates
sor the harhur wns not the cause Of the
| intruduction Of tile resolutions. but that
| the money was needed for tie depart
meuts mentioned.
MIR. Onsfly announced 10 Council
| that tho haiancp in Crpjon National
| flank was n,uFe than al0o, 900. Ii wuB
suggested, he Faii, that part Of this 10
diyidnd among the depository banks
! where Il would draw interest. In
! Union Bank, which ia thu active hank,
the city drs%e interest on an amount
IN Ia FJg. coo ONLY, Mn. Oberly stated
.hpt II was not custoruprf a iivIClp
the monay in January, hut in July. A
search had been muln for q resolution
Oh this gupieGt, supposed 10 have been
nssssi enme Years aso, but il bud moi
heen fouad. and he requested Clerk
Morriason 10 look IL I'M and renurt to
Copncil d. liz next meeting.
City Tressurer Curry runortsd tbs
bslapce in Union National Bank to the
account of current eypeusas 10 ht
Sllb. COG. MI, in each Of tho four c,eposi
tnry banks, sll,TlG; special fund fol
mark purpaaes, for purchase of part
ann ssh DD3 IN. fatal. EtS5. sci. GO
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Tbs directors of thu Wilmington
Whist Club organised last wepk by
olscting Charles Il. Miller, presidents;
W, g. Mendiuhall, vice president;
Frank o. Carpenter. trrasurar Henry
l.. latnall, Jr,, secretary. The COM
mittaes will be announced later. This
vesk an individual bowling tournament
10 in prugress, tho winner al which will
receive pair Of bowling shues.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

Settlement haa hesn reached out OF
court in the damage suit of Mrs. Cath
crime Dougherty vs. the Baltimore Il
Ohio Railroad Co, for HE death Of her
husband. Patrick Dougherty, who vns
killed 10 the Water Witch hose wagon
accident at Union street crossing, ahout
q Ynnr MO-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

/. L. Bell has been roiustated as rail
way mail agent on tho Landenberg
route in place of Lewis ID. Learned,
who was acting as substitute. Morris
wehb, who had heen appointed to this
route, but hid not ssrve on it, has now
hesn appointed to the New York and
Washington route.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20

The Alumnp Association of the High
School has elected the following officers /:
President, Miss Mary j. McAlister;
Vice. President, Miss Catherine Reed !;
Recording Secretary, Miss Hannah
Bradley; Corresponding Secretary. N isa
Edith Barnes; Treasurer, Miss Jennie
Morrison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
:. nnIsn nn rnn pttaWlRE


Occurred Thursday Afternoon Near N'"
Castle.
Philadelphia Record, Friday
upder clear sky and with al the
landmarks visihle for miles ahead' tWo
large tank oil steamers, outward pouhu,
collided in tho Delaware River luht
ahoye New Castle, yesterday, and both
we're so badly damaged that they mac
10 return for repairs, and are now
wing off Leaeue Island. The damaged
vessels are tho British steamship
Aureole, frum Marcus Hook FOR Uette,
and tho German steamship WllRoW'
men, from this city for Belfast
Both vessels got under way IN the
morning, the Aureole in charge OF t'liot
Maui and the Wilkonmen guided ny
Pilot Marshall, both men with years oil
experience on the river. The Wilkom-
men was in tho lead as the vessels APP
proachel New Castle, when the Aureols,
which is tho faster boat attempted TO
paRs her.
She had nearly aucceried in doing 80
when the two vessels came together
with a crash, bending and breaking the
iron side plates OF the upper works oil
both vessels and badly stralning the
entiro structure. The captains imme,
| liatuly nrClered the steamships back &c
port, in order to determine the extent
| of tho damage.
As soon az tho Anrsoe struck bol
stearing gear broke and she suatainer
besidss bad break in her forward
starhoard side. The port how OF The
| Wilkommen was crushed in. beside!
| other serious damage forward.
The Aurnoln. which has on board |
cargo 0C I,Gj9, Gao gallons Of crud
petroleum, ia owned by un Engligl
company and trsdes almost exclusivel,
to French porte. The Wilkomnen ant
her cargo OF /, 267, 400 gallons of reiine'
petroleum, are both owned by tn
Standard Oil Co. Vessels and cargoe
are fully insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-20
DUr1 rs or 1HG CBRisTiAY LIFE.
No Virtue in Ones DAILY Actions Unless IL
is Established In the Soul.

No Virtue in Ones DAILY Actions Unless IL
is Established In the Soul.
"Ths obligations and duties Of the
Christian lfe are not all external,
writes Cardinal Gibbons, pointing out
n religioua llio to young men, in the
LadioB' Homp journal. "They are
mainly material, and must proceed
from the heart, There is no virtue in
ones daily actions unless il DO first es.
tahliahetl in the soul, and il ie only an
external expression OF The SOULS con
victi1ns or prolongation of heartfelt
sentimental. Yet the external practice
of Christian virtueH, and the perform
ance OF Christia duties. pertain to the
integrity, if not to the essential cnarac-
ter, of the Christian life, The interior
sentiments soon perish without external
oppression, as life and budily powers
hecnne extinct, without due and proper
exercise or employment.
However, ss the external duties are
not absolutely, and under all circum-
stances, essential, they vary 10th in
number and frequency, according TO
environments and opportunities. A
business man cannot do all that Gler.
gyman is expected TO do; man in trade
not what man in leisure can accom-
plish; nor a man OF the world all that
ia possible a1d easy to one who keeps
himself from society. But all, 90 mat.
tor where, no matter what their engage
ments and secular pursuits, how lttla
or how much time they can call their
own, cansand are Obliged to perform
daily acts of prayer and religion, and
accomplish many duties OF virtue and
charity. There is no condition Of life
which is Incompatible with the die.
tates, and principles, and precepts Of
| the Christian life. y