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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

butt end Of an oar. fie fell back md
sank.
The survivors Of the crew aboard the
Grsoian seemed to know thorough
investigation will incriminate them.
The correspondent of the World NO.
costed an Intelligent looking Frenof-
man:
:. Do you speak English?"
gond accnnt.
Hylfier, the jovial, grinned.
That man was waiter on La Bour.
gogne," he said.
A young sailur was near. lie wrote
his name, Rolleri Giuseppe, and was
quite ready to give information, bur
before an speaking interpreter
could be- found the waiter whispered to
tho sailor, who became silent.
"Tell me what you know, said the
correspondent, "Neyer mind him
he's bad man.
You're bad, too,' rstorted the
waiter who could not speak English,
and ho led away the sailor.
SORRY PLIGHT OF THOSE RESCUED.
The officers of the Grecian Bay the
passengers and sailors we're in sorry
plight when they were taken on the
Grecian from the Cromartysnire. They
were torn by emotions. grief, rage
they were wet; they had not eaten for
hours. Some were dazed, did not know
whore they were or what they ware
doing.
Ono, at least, had been stark mad for
the time. lThe Cromartyshire's third
officer said he pulled half drowned
passenger over the side some hours
after the collision. The man neized
the life belt the officer wore and, cutting
a piece from it, put il in his mouth
and chewed IL.
That's what want" he mumbled.
These frightful stories OF cowsrdice
were certainly not invented. Most OF
them were told by men as soon as they
had caught their breath after their life
struggle. They we're told to Mrs. Hen
derson, wife of tho Cromartyshire "a
captain, who, uncertain that her own
ship would float, did much to relieve
the suffering by her womanly kindness.
There was no effort to save the
women" said Mrs. Henderson, sadly.
Only one woman saved! Ten. perhHpa
10 minutes passed before La Bourgogno
sank. In that time, surely, many OF
the women and children could have
been rescued. Est
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Georgetown, July 9.--The Board Of
Education. on Wednesday evening,
elected the following teachers: prinei.
pal, Irwin l.. Twilley OF Sharptown,
Md. First Assistant Miss Maggie S.
Wilson; Second Assistant, Miss May
Lynch; Third Assistant, Miss Ida Nj.
Davis; Fourth Assistant, Miss Sallie
Hatfield; Fifth Assistant, Miss Annie
Pnrnell. There were 56 applicants
for the principalship. The assistant
teachers were re elected.
Register of Wills Causey has prsnted
letters tsstamentary as follows: On the
estate of Andrew J. Dolby, late of
Nanticoke hundred, to Andrew j,
Dolby, Jr., and John W. Dolby, and
On the estate Of Daniel B. Kinder, lats
Webster Kinder
Hiss Florence Milbourns Of Win ipe.
ton has sold property no North bedford
street to Miss Sarah Marshall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Claymont, July 9.--The Methodist
Chdroh has been reprinted, new floor
has been put in and the pulpit has
been altered. and the building will be
rocarpeted and the heating apparatus
improved. The church will be re-
opened on July 9th, on which occasion
tnsre will be all-dsy services. Presiding
Elder Watt and the Revs. r. Burgette
Short and W. L. S. Murray, d. D.,
preaching morning, afternoon and even.
ing, respectively. Dinner and supper
will be provided for visitors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Lewes. July S.-The Board of Educa.
tion reorganized on Tueadny evening,
and elected tine following officers: presi
dent, DIR. W. p. Orr: Treasurer, G. W.
Whitley: Secretary, 4. II. Brewer. @.
W. Mitchell was reelected principal,
and the following were elscted teachers
Miss May Wolfe, higher English; Miss
N. q. Register, intermediate; Miss
Eugene Ross, grammar; Miss Linds
Hudson, secondary Misa Maggie Nor.
man, second primary, and Miss Annie
Rench, first primary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

a car building company has been
negotiating for the purchase OF land in
this city for the erection OF a plant to
manufacture railroad cars. The COM
pany has been given the option of 100
seres of lund in the vicinity of the
Christiana and Delaware Rivers, but
1t is not known whether 1t will be dc-
capteu. Representatives of the com
pany were here few days ago and
we're shown the property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Patrolman Barr lnat evening shot n
supposed mad dog on Jessup's road,
near Market atrout.
Tbs old wooden Delaware Western
nridgo across the Christinna has boen
torn down by tho b. & Q Railroad Co. ,
which will erect in its place 40 iron
Daniel Davis, colored, Of No. e03
East fiftesnlh street, had his shoulder
aisloosled Thursday by falling, from 4
load OF buy on the farm OF David
smith, in Brandywine hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

The Rev. Charles /. Stenele, lat,
chaplain OF the lower branch Of the
Delaware General Assembly, contem.
plates accounting pnstorate in the Vir.
GINA Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. Mr.. Stenele,
who 10 pastor Of the church in Leipsic,
has been granted three months vaca.
ton. and he and Mrs. Stengls ara
spending the summer in Virginia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Tbs following committee has beer
appointed to arrange for q oolored
campmeeting which will be held at ST,
Georges, commencing on Sunday, JULY
18th: William Payne. George Stafford.
Jesse Moulton, Henry Anderson and A.
Gould. The meeting will be under the
direction of Presiding Elder Joseph r,
Waters and the Rev. S. W. Waters and
Will continue unit! Monday, July 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Middlssown. July 9.-Rufus Yearsley
hnd Miss Ellen Carly, the former OF
Port Penn, were married on Wednesday,
afternoon at the residence of the
BRIDES parents by the Rev. Isaac Il.
Wood. Mr.. and Mrs. Yearsley went on
a northern tour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Georgetown. July s.-Robert Barr,
aged 3 years, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Johu
Barr, while at play, on Monday. OBJ
tanned bottle containing an ounce of
carbolic acid and swallowed most OF
the fluid. He died on Tuesday after
noon. His funeral took place yester-
day. The services were held in the
Methodist Episcopal Church. ;.a +.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Bradford, Pa. July s. -Hon., George
B. McCalmont, well-known Republic
nan politician, committed suicide here,
last night, by shooting himself In the
right temple. MoCalmont had been
despondent on account of business
reverses.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

The engines on the Delaware railroad
are having change mado in the mum
hers and all of the engines on the roac
are now numbered flo m 300 on up.
This is dono in ordsr TO prevent con,
fusion OF the numbers OF euginas OF
other diyisions of tho PHILADELPHIA,
Wilmington d Baltimore railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

Sacramento. CAL, July 7.-The on.
tire business portion OF Corning. Cal.
has been destroyed by fire. The Ere
was undoubtedly tho work of an in
cendiary. The loss ia estimated at
SlO0, 600. Wv
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

TIE name of Frederick W. Hoiss hes
been msntioned in connection with the
Democratic nomination for keprosenta
tiye FROM tho Firnt representative dis.
trict,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14
DRUTES ON THE BOURGOGNE
Its Sailors Join In a Fearful
iSA Fight for Life.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN MURDERED
BY Men Who Thought But OF
Their Own Lives.

An Awful Story of Cowardioe and Brutal
ity--Oue Mau 90 Raft, With Plenty Of
Room, Cuts and slashes the Poor
wretches Who Sought to Join Him In
Safety.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14

A man may dress as well as his own
good judgment and the assistance of an
artistic tailor may elect. He may take
his tubs" but If his digestive organs are
out of order, he will have an unwhole.
some appearance. His complexion and
the white Of his eyes will have yellow.
ish cast. HIS tonge will be coated, appe.
tite poor, his teeth rusty, his breath
abominable. He is one big. unmistakuble
sign of constipation. The quickest,
surest, easiest way to cure this trouble Is
to take DR.. Picrcos Pleasant Pellets.
They are made of refined, concentrated
vegetable extracts. Nothing in the least
harmful enters into their composition
They hunt down all impurities, and make
them move on" They are the product
Of many years study and practice, DR.
Pierce cannot afford to put forth worth.
less article.
Address with 81 cents in one.cent
stamps TO cover cost Of mailing only.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo. n. ", and set free copy of the
"Mcdisal Adviser"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-14
PENINSULA PARAGRAPHS,

q
A shirt factory IL being erected at
Centrsville.
Charles L, Nicols has been appointed
tax collector for Easton.
The Rev. W. M. Green has opened a
grocery store at Camden.
The tax rate in Cecil county has been
fixed at 80 cents on the 500.
The new Methodist church at keho.
both will be dedicated on July 3lst.
DIR. Charles ". Ellis has bought the
Bowen farm, near Elkton, for S3, 900.
The young son of Jack Anthony Of
Queenstown was drowned few days
ago.
Samuel @. Res has been elected prssi
dent oil tho Elkton & Middletown ruil.
road.
Major Phillip H. Ellis Of Elkton was
slightly wounuod in the battle bofore
Santiago.
Citizene of Harrington have Skinned
six barrels OF delicacies to the wounded
at Santiago.
Tho Parson Green farm, near Centre
vile, has been bought by John #. God.
win for $500.
Gov. Lcwndes has pardonoi Charles
Armstrong who was aentenced to a
years imprisonment in the Elkton Jail
Simon lioddinott of Cambridge has
been appointed clerk in the oilics OF
the Maryland State insurance commits
| sioner.
The iino imposed upon b. Palmer
Heating OF Queen Anne's county has
been RENTED, and he has been released
from Jail.
A monument in memory of John A.
Kay, VINO was killed in the battleshi in
Maine diuaster, will no erected at Rising
Sun, whore his father, A. b. Nay, re-.
sides.
Herbert 4. Seymour, postmaster at
Trappe, who disappeared several weeks
ago, has enlisted in the Third Ten
neseee Infantry and is at Chickamauga.
The postofiice funds arc intact.
Peninsula campmeetings will be held
us follows: Sloan, the Rev. w. T..
Matthews minister In charge, begin.
ming 90 July 23d and continuing 10
days; Woodlawn, the Rev. W. r. Nov.
bray minister in charge, beginning on
August I'd and contipuing 10 days ;
| Hebron, the Rev. w. r. Gwinn minis.
tor in charge, beginning on July both
| and continuing 10 days; Concord, the
Rev. Il. j. Cochran minister in charge.
| beginning on August 9th and continu.
ing 10 days, and Wheatley's Grove, the
Rev. j. L. johnson minister in charge,
beginning on August 5th and continu-
ing 10 days.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
COLOGNE GAZETTE
 DENIES TIE STORY

Berlin, July 1.-The Cologne Gazette de- nounces the story of the German warship Irene's interference at Subig bay, island of 'Luzon, Philippines, a fabrication. The Lokal Anzeger says the Americans are unreasonably excited about the incident. "Even if it occurred, as Admiral Dewey says, the Irene did not interfere, but re- tired immediately upon the arrival of the Americans. Therefore every courtesy was shown the American demand of neutral country. But if the Irene did hinder Agu'n- aldos landing it was no business of Dew ey's. If the American admiral sees fit to make common cause with the insurgent chefs, it is none of our affair. Germany still preserves her neutrality toward Spain and does not intend to recognize Aguinaldo and his horde of belligerents. The matter diplomatic step will be taken and do not doubt for a moment that the American officials will admit the correctness of the German proceeding"
 The foregoing is believed to be inspired.
 The Tageblatt's Madrid correspondent saws Sagasta has declared that he is now convinced that the Americans would be defeated by the land forces in Cuba and that the Americans knew this themselves, but since Spain no longer has a fleet the Americans could starve the islandn without s1,biectfng themselves to exposure Of the Spanish bullets. Hence he has resolved to bring about peace soon as possible.
 The German emperor has contributed 1000 marks to the Red Cross fund.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
ENGINEER STURDIVANT
Buried Yesterday Afternoon From the First
 Methodist.

The funeral of Engineer Sturdfvant, who was killed in the freight wreck on the Louisville and Nashville railroad Wednes- day afternoon, took place yesterday at 5 D. m. from the First Methodist church, of which he and his wife were members. The interment took place at Oak Hill ceme- tery.
 The services were impressively conducted by Rev. c. c. Kelly, assisted by Rev. l.. s. Handley and Rev. J. w. Newman.
 The church was filled with friends of the family, many of whom followed the re- mains to the grave: The sympahties of the entire city goes out to the bereaved wife and the fatherless children. A number of members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers escorted the remains to their resting place.
 Mr. Sturdivant was. originally from near Selma, but has been working on the Louis- vile and Nashville road Nor ten years or more. As stated yesterday, he was recog- nzed as one of the most reliable employees. For sveral years he and his family lived in Birmingham, until about eight months ago he was put on through run between Decatur and Montgomery, necessitating his removal to the former city.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
TROOPS MAY
 bE MOVED
Miami Not Regarded as Proper Place for Large Body
 of Soldiers.

Special Dispatch to The Age-Herald.
 Miami Fla. July 1l.-There strong probability tonight that Miami will be dis continued as a point of mobilization of troops. The talk of this coming has been set going by Inspector-General Floyd, who has been here today inspecting the camp. It is understood that he will recommend temporary removal to Jacksonville, or pos sibly Tampa.
 The cause of this supposed contemplated movement is the bad health of the men in camp and the inadequate facilities of the village for so large a body of men. It is a known fact that the change has been discussed, but an absolute order must run the gauntlet of the department vaga- ries. Corps Surgeon Maus says that the water, gotten extensively from seaport wells, is very impure and has caused the hospital to be overstocsed with patients suffering from typhoid fever.
 Surgeon Kernahan of the First Alabama and others claim that the men are suffer- ing from malarial fever contracted in Mo- bile and boiled out here by the hot sun and long hours. More than eighty men are sick in the First, the smallest list of any of the regiments.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
- MACHINERY OF LeTT0N MILL
Will Probably Begin Next Week-supefinten-
 dent Gu ng to Arrive Monday.

No date has been fixed yet for the formal opening of the big cotton mills at Avon- dale, though the machinery will probably be started next week. Practically all of it is in position, however, ready to begin work
 s. L. Cutting, the superintendent, will ar- rive from Gaffney, N. C., next Monday He has held a similar position with the Gaffney Manufacturing company of that place. As the plant will about sixteen bales of cotton day and as 1t takes about 300 bales to keep all the machinery "cov- cred" it will be seen that about twenty days must elapse after the machinery is started before the first cloth is turned out. The date of the formal opening will be fixed Ia ter
 The officers of the mill are being be- sieged with applications from operatives in this and other states who want positions at Avondale, and there will be no difficulty in getting the 800 or 600 workers needed. A great many of them will be new hands taken in from around Birmingham and they will be trained up in the business.
 There will be no eommissiary run in con- nectlon with the mill, most interesting point to all the merchants in Birmingham and Avondale.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
DEATH OF MRS. PhiL. COSMlNSKY.
Passed Away After Lingering Illness From
 Consumption.

Mrs. Lula J. CosminsKy wife of Phil Cosminsky formerly of the Age-Herald s staff. died last night at the family resi- dence, No. 2l21 Eighth avenue, after a lin- gerlng illness from dreaded consumption
 Mrs. Cosmlnsky has been i'll for the past year, and her death, while not a surprise, is none the less a shock to her husband relatives and friends.
 Beside the husband, two small children are left to feel her loss.
 Mrs. Cosminsky before marriage was Miss Lula J. Brewster, sister of Mrs. Annie Zimmerman and Misses Mary and Toodie Brewster of this city.
 MT. Cosminsky is well known throughout the city. and has the entire sympathy of his many friends in his sad bereavement.
 The interment will take place at Oak Hill cemetery, and the funeral arrangements will be announced today.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
WAR LOAN SUBSCRIBED
 SIX TIMES OVER

Washington, July 1.-The subscriptions to the new per cent war loan of S200Q00 ,000
 which closed at 3 o'clock this afternoon
 including the offers made by syndicates, will amount to $1 9,OOO or six times the amount of the issue. The subscriptions represented by checks other forms of payment it is estimated will aggregate about $75O 900 or three and three-fourths times the amount of the issue. Early this week Assistant Secretary Vanderlip who has immediate supervision of the work in connection with the loan became convinced that the subscriptions of individuals would be far more than sufficient to wholly absorb the loan, and gave instructions that checks representing all subscriptions of corpora tions be prepared and returned to the send CTS tonight. It is thought at the treasury department that no individual subscriptions as high as Sl0,O00 will receive any allotment of bonds. During the month the depart ment has received about 250,000 subscrip- tions and nearly the last one opened was from a New York bank for S100000 enclos- ing a1aeck for s2OO ,Ooo,OOe. It was Secre- tary Gage's intention to make the pay
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
DIVISION HOSPITALS
 GREATLY IMPROVED

Siboney, July 13-via Kingston, July IA day present a very different appearance from that which they presented week ago. All the wounded have been removed to the hospital ships. The buildings and huts before occupied by natives have been burned to the ground The debris has been removed, fresh, clean tents have been spread and ditches have been dug around each to carry away the rain. Today the last batch of Cubans was sent to separ ate camp ten miles distant on hill. None of their baggage or belongings has been left. The pier has been extended beyond the surf, making landing place for sup plies. The wounded are easy. Many only slightly hurt are ready to go to the front again.
 The fever hospital is isolated from the surgical ward in order to avoid the slight est possibility of the spread of malaria, which, owing to the heavy rains, attacks some of men in a mild form. There has been only one death from fever These attacks of chills and fever are promptly attended to-, lasting, as a rule. only two or three days-really acclimatizing the men and leaving them stronger than before. Many such return from the hospital ships and have gone to the front.
 The sanitary conditions here are now eX- cellent Water from a mountain spring is plentiful and pure. Great attention is paid to cleanliness. As a precaution any arrival from the front is first carefully in- spected in the medical ward before enter ing this camp in order that the clothing may be removed and fumigated before the man enters the surgical wards.
 II is believed that such precautions will result in making this camp as healthful as that at Guantanamo. where not a sin gle case of malarial fever or sickness ex- iStS.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
Imports and Exports

Washington, July 14.-The monthly state ment of the iron imports and exports of the United States for the month of June, 1898, and for the whole of the fiscal year just closed shows that the exports of do- nestle merchandise during June amounted | to Ss2, ,994, 4Ol, an increase over June, 1S97 of over s21,000,0do The imports of merchant disc during June aggregated s51 ,287, ,591 of which $22, ,9t7S7 was free of duty. This is a decrease in the dutable merchandise im- ported of s15, 100000
 The figures for the fiscal year show an increase compared with 1897 in the ex- ports of merchandise of $17S, S,2664 412, and a decrease of $5s, ,599 in dutiable imports
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
IA RAINY DAY
 AT CHtCKAMAUGA The Soldiers Were JubiIant at News of Surrender of
 Santiago.

Chtckamauga National Park, July H. Owing to the drena1ing rain that fell today little in the way of work was done at the park. At o'clock news of the surrender of Santiago spread rapidly among the troops and from that time on there was great rejoicing. Between showers various regiments joined in and marched from camp to camp. led by regimentaI bands, which were discoursing national airs Cheering and yelling could be heard in all parts of the park, notwithstanding there is a general feeling of regret among the troops that they have not been permitted to join the troops before Santiago. Colonel Hartsuff, chief surgeon at Camp Thomas, issued an official report today as to the health of the camp. making special men, tion as to fever cases. His report shows that today there were in all ninety-two cases of typhoid fever among the troops at this camp. These cases are distributed as follows: First division First corps, 15; Second division, First corps none Third division, First corps, 19; Second division, Third corps, 39; Third division, Third corps, 2O Colonel Hartsuffe states. that it is difficult to determine the causes Menin- gitis has entirely disappeared. There are fifty-five cases of measules and twenty four of humps.
 Colonel Huidekoper. chief surgeon of the First corps. is now supplying his corps with medicines sufficient to last three months.
 Twenty-one recruits arrived today from Texas for the hospital service of the First corps
 Considerable equippage, including uni- forms and other clothing was handed out for distribution by the ordnance depart- ment.
The age-herald., 1898-07-15
THE RALLY AT ADGER
On Wednesday Night-A Big Time at Toad
 vine Tomorrow.

Democrats of this city who were present at the big rally anu barbecue at Adger on Wednesday night returned to the city yes terday. and give glowing accounts of the meeting.
 James Hillhouse, the "o,d war-horse,' - who always does such eoed work for the party in his beat, presided over the meet ing. John Mcqueen, Henry B. Gray and others made sneecfes. After these were finished the big hall was cleared, and the merry dance began, which was kept up until daylight.
 The indications are thnt fully 20O0 peo- pie will be present at the rally at Toadvne tomorrow. Good speakers will be there, and plenty of them.' A big time is eX- pected.