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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
MILK NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Chemist Smith Finds No Germs OF Typhoid
Fever IN Nine samples Submitted by milk
Inspector McEvilly.

Chemist Smith Finds No Germs OF Typhoid
Fever IN Nine Samples Submitted by Milk
Inspector McEvi1ly.
Milk is not responsible for the typhoid
fever which exists in the vicinity of
Fourth and Franklin streets. This is
the decision of DIR. Frank Roop Smith,
who has completed an analysis of nine
samples of milk which were submitted
to him by Milk Inspector McEvilly.
Last Monday the inspector visited the
district and took samples from nine of
tho dealers serving people in the neigh.
borhood. Some was fresh milk and
some had been SKINNED, the inspector
taking it as he found it.
DIR. Smith has submitted a full
report, in which, after giving the COM
position of the several samples, he says:
"It is impossible that the typhoid
bacillus could have been in the milk
when it came from the cows, and to
have been present when it was sold, it
would need to have been introduced in
the water used to wash the cans or
| dilute the milk. or from flies. soiled
| hands of the milk men or some such
means The results of the analysis did
| not prove that water bad been added,
although some samples were little
| lbiu ibf hdtuio IllohuStiob hnd oho VI
| two may have been SKINNED. Since
no water was added to the milk and it
was sold as it came from the cows. the
| possibility Of similar milk having been
| the cause OF the infection is extremely
| slight. and for such number of cases
of typhoid to have been caused in one
| locality, by milk from nine different
dealers, from as many different sections,
is impossible. al the samples of the
milk were free from dirt and sediment
and microscopical examination
| showed nothing which would indicate
the presence of excrementitlous matter.
No attempt to find the germ Of typhoid
fever by meteorological methods was
made, as such attempts partake of the
nature of the search for needle in a
hay stack, and absoluty definite results
are probably never obtained.
DR.. Smith says in his report. however,
that one manner of the local spreading
of the disease might be that flies might
carry the germs to milk. For instance,
where case of typohid fever exists,
refuse from the bed room is sometimes
left in the back porch or yard in an ex-
posed vessel. Flies might gather the
germs there and carry them to this
neighbours milk pitcher at the from
door, rs flies are frequently found ir
uncovered milk vessels. In this man
ner thousands of germs may be trans
planted and communities infected. The
remedy in such cases is apparent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

The steel steamship Maracaibo, build
ing at the shipyards of the Harlan 4
Holingsworth Co., for the Red ID.
Line, is rapidly nearing completion and
will leave the wharves OF the builders
on Saturday for trial spin on the
Delaware River and adjustment of tho
comphsses. Finding the trial salts
factory, the ship will be taken at once
to New York, where she will be loaded
and trial trip according to draught
and other specifications made. This is
one of the finest vessels ever built by
the local firm and the officials of the
line for which the boat was constructed
are greatly pleased, and may want more
ships of the same kind.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
sTIRRING NEWS RECEIVED
Ehoss Who Had Been Anxious for 1t, Got
Their Fill in London Saturday.
rapture OF THE ARMORED TRAIN
Fighting In the Neighborhood
of Fourteen Streams.
MOTHER ARMORED TRAIN DESTROYED

Mafeking, South Africa, Oct. 49,
|As the Beers, in strong force, threaten
nm pace, the situation is so serious
Ehat ali non -combatants have been
Iotihed that they will be taken away
N the expense Of the imperial govern
|ment, and housed at Cape Town.
A railroad train carrying 300 women
hnd children was escorted by a detach-
|ment Of Col. Baden Powell's force as
|hr south as Vryburg, where the Cape
Railway assumes responsibility for their
kafety. "
Cane Town, Cape Colony, Oct. 13. =
IA dispatch from Vryburg says that an
|armored train has been destroyed.
1t is feared that much loss of life
|Vill result.
Tho news has been officially con-
|frmed.
London, Eng, Oct. 13. The Even.
| |ng News publishes the following dis.
batch from Cape Town:
/ IAN armored train has been de.
|sroyed south of Mafeking. Fifteen
British troops were killed. The Beers
shelled the wreckage after the train
b vas derailed"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Glasgow, Oct. l5..-The 10th anni-
yersary Of the Woman's Home Mis-
sionary Society of Pencader Presby-
terian Church was celebrated today
with appropriate exercises. Sketches
Of some Of the pastors of the church
were read by the Rev. James L. Val
landigham, b. d., while the history OF
the society was read by Mrs. ]. Wilkins
Cooch, president of the society. DR..
William T. Skinner gave the history Of
The Pencader church, and Mrs. N. M.
Carlton of India made missionary
address. Special music for the occa-
sion was rendered, and the congrega-
tion was large at each service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

schreiner's Appeal TO the Lonntry and the
.M Press.


Cane Town, South Africa. Oct r.
News has been received here that the
British diplomatic agent in the Trans
yaal, ConYngham Greene, paid his
formal farewell visits to President
Kruger and the high Boer officials at
Pretoria last evening.
In the Cape House Of Assembly, to-
day, Premier Schreiner made an I'M
passioned appeal to the country and
the press to preserve the peace. 1t is
asserted that Mr.. Schreiner refused to
eign the proclamation of the governor
of Cape Colony, Sir Alfred Miner,
declaring oil persons abetting the
enemy in state of war against Great
Britain to be guilty of treason.
1t is understood that the military
authorities will Immediately establish
censorship over all kilograms to and
from Cape Colony as has already been
done in Natal.
All thesavailable troops of the garri-
son of the Cape district we're dispatched
to a point nearer the western border
last night.
Last evening, the Orange Free State
Commando moved nearer the western
border, in the direction of Modder
River
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
Hoo,,,.lt az N.ware


The United States Filter Co. of New
York, which was incorporated at Dover
recently, has organized by electing the
following officers President, Col. Frank
G. Loveland of New York; Fice-Presi-
don't and General Manager, Charles z.
Simmons of Baltimore; Secretary and
Treasurer, Hamilton r. Marsh of New
York; Directors, Col. loveland. David
b. Sickles, Richard Deeves and Albert
S. Robinson of New York; Charles z.
Simmons Of Baltimore, Edgar p. Wat
'kins os Washington, and Hugh @.
Browne of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Dallas, Texas, Oct 1e. - George
Lewis, colored, was shot and instantly
killed by John Reeves of Mt Pleasant,
Texas, here last night. Several shots
were fired, all taking effect.
The shooting occurred in the waiting
room of the Santa Fe depot. in the pres
ence of fully 300 people. Reeves, ac-
companied by his wife and niece was
awaiting train. Mrs. Reeves was az
preached by Lewis, who demanded her
seat. She refused, when he attempted
to eiect her, accompanying his demands
with profanity. Reeves, coming up at
this time, shot Lewis.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

The Rev. A. d. Gring, who is in
charge of church work in kioto, Japan,
spoke in ST. Johns Church Sunday
morning, before st. Andrews and
Trinity Sunday schools in the after
noon, and in Calvary Church in the
evening. On the site of the st. Agnes
School, erected in Kioto, was found an
idol, said to have been owned by fol-
lower OF Confucius, and to be more
than Thousand years old. This idol
was brought to America by Mr.. Gring
and is now in the Mission House in
New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
sTEYY's PROGL4MAIIoN.
HIS Message TO the Burghers OF the Orange
Free state.


Cape Town, Cape Colony, Oct. 13.-
President Steyn of the Orange Free
State has issued a proclamation to the
Free State burghers, in which he says.
"Our sister Republic is about to be
attacked by an unscrupulous enemy,
who has long looked for pretext to
annihilate the Afrikanders. Our peo-
pie are bound to the Transvaal by ties,
as we'll as by formal treaty." Presi-
dent Steyn declares solemnly. in the
presence of the Almighty, that he is
compelled to resist the powerful enemy
owing to the injustice done his kith
and kin. Solemn obligations, he de-
olares, have not protected the Trans
vaal against the annexation conspiracy,
and, when its Independence ceases, the
Free States existence as an iudepen-
dent State is meaningless. "The ex-
perence of the past, = the proclamation
says, "show that no reliance can be
placed upon the solemn promises and
obligations OF Great Britain. when an
administration is at tho helm that is
prepare d to tread treaties under foot. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
DEArH or JOHN O. ROBINSON
Foreman OF Hiiies and Janes Co.'S Maehine
Department succombs to Typhoid.

Foreman OF Htties ana J1nes COS Maehine
Department suecombs to Typhoid.
John G. Robinson died of typhoid
fever at his residence, No. 100 West
Eighteenth street, Sunday, after an
illness of about two weeks Mr.. Robin.
son was 40 years old and was native of
Irnndywine hundred. He spent most
Of his life in this city. lie learned the
trade of machinist at the Pusey q
Jones Co.'s works and about IL years
ago became foreman of the machine
department at the Hilles 4 Jones Go. g
shops. He was brother OF Thomas
Robinson Of Brandywine hundred.
The deceased leaves wife, Elizabeth,
daughter OF the late Adam Grubh, and
four children, Rachel, Edward, Arthur
and Eleanor. Rachel and Arthur are
now convalescing from a severe attack
Of typhoid fever. Mrs. Robinson has
been prominent member of the New
Century Club.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
FUNERAL OF SAMUEL SPENCER.
Many white ana Coiored People Attend
the Obsequies at Ezion Church.

The funeral of Samuel S. Spencer.
colofed, whose untimely death occurred
on Friday at French street station of
the p, W. & b. railroad, took place
Sunday afternoon from his late resi-
dence, No. POS East Thirteenth street.
Services over the remains were con-
Quoted at the Ezion A. Nj. L. Church
of which the deceased was a member.
A large concourse of white and colored
people attended the funeral. There
were many handsome floral tributes.
Railroad employees at the station con-
tributed an immense platform, five feet
in length and two feet in width.
Charles d. Bird, superintendent of
the Wilmington Transfer Co., presented
testimonial in the shape of GO roses.
A like offering was made by the rail
road men. The father and mother of
the deceased were present. The father
is 80 years of age.
The services were in charge Of the
Rev. j. r. Brown, pastor of the church,
who spoke feelingly of the work and
Christian character of the deceased.
The first hymn was announced by the
Rev. J. @. Brock of Bethel A. M. i.
Church, and prayer was offered by the
Rev. J. III. Winters Of Mt. Joy A. M.
e. Church. The Scripture was read
by the Rev. q. L. Jefferson of Gilbert
Presbyterian Church, and by President
j.. A. Sergeant of tho Wilmington dis
trict, u. 4. NJ. L. Church. The second
hymn was announced by the Rev. J. II.
Nutter of cambridge Street A. NJ. e.
| Church, Philadelphia
In addition to that of Pastor Brown,
eulogies we're delivered by the Rev. Or.
II. A. Monroe of Philadelphia, Pre-
siding Elder g. A. Iindley, formerly
of tins city, now Of Maryland; Prof.
W. G. Jason, president of the State
College for Colofed Students; the Rev.
Alfred Scott, the Rev. Ralph L. Cour-
sey of Harrison Street NJ. E. Church,
and j. +. Casperson, freight agent of
the Maryland division p, w. & B. rail
road. Resolutions adopted by the board
of stewards were read by William
Jenkins, and William Gumby read reso-
lutions adopted by the Sunday school
class of the deceased.
The pallbearers were William Muir
dock, William T. Chase, James Morris,
jeremiah Robinson, Elijahs Pettijohn
and Simon A. Chase, companions and
fellow -workmen of the deceased. Inter-
ment was made in Mt. Zion cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
BLEW OFF MS HEAD.
Suicide of Gt1pin Reynolds, supervisor
Fulton Township, Pa.

suicide of Gtlpin Reynolds, supervisor OF
Fulton Township, Pa.
Lancaster. Pa, Oct 16. -Gilpin Rey-
nolds. supervisor of Fulton township,
committed suicide yesterday, by blow
ing off his head with shotgun.
Early in the morning, he went to the
woods. ostensibly to shoot squirrels, and,
when his prolonged absence excited
alarm, and search was made, his
headless body was found about a
quarter Of mile from his home. A
piece of skull was picked up 20 yards
from the body, and shattered jaw bones
and teeth were scattered around for a
radius of 80 feet. From appearances,
it is supposed that he placed the butt
of his gun against stump. and the
muzzle under his right ear, and touched
the trigger with stick.
Reynolds had heen drinking heavily
of late. and this is supposed to have
been the cause of the suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
NOTORIOUS IN TIL EsH MATTERS.



The steamship Laurada was notori-
Gus vessel IN these waters few years
ago, being suspected Of carrying fli-
clustering expeditions 10 Cuba. She is
the vessel that was in command of
Capt. Edward Murphy, who was ac-
quilted in the Federal Court January
18th, 1898, OF the charge of filibuster-
ing in August, 1896.
The Laurada was seized in the spring
of 1897, and charged with filibustering,
while Capt. Samuel Hughes was master,
in February, 1897. The government
attempted to secure the forfeiture of
the vessel, but Judge Bradford, on
March lst, 1898, dismissed the libel,
holding that the proceedings could not
he sustained. because there was no eyi-
dence of any intention formed in the
United States that the laurada should
carry filibustering expedition. An
appeal on the case has been argued
before the United States Circuit Court
of Appeals, in Philadelphia Tho
vessel was released early last year,
upon security for $4,000, given by the
| American Surety Co. tE
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Alfred Lucas, colored, was badly in
jured on Saturday night by another
man who struck him with coupling
pin. His injuries we're dressed by
Police SurgeohsaIarris.
Twenty mine deaths, 10 births and %
marriages were reported at the health
office during the week ended at noon
Saturday, while for the same period
last year there were % deaths, 25 births
and 20 marriages.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
A CATTLE THIEF LYNCHED.

New Orleans, La. Oct. 16.-Wilson,
La, a town on. the Yazoo & Mississippi
Valley railroad, about 1875 miles aboyo
this city, was the scene of lynching
yesterday.
]. L. Smith, white, former resideft
of the place, but late OF the Buffalo
Creek neighborhood, in Wilkinson
county, Miss, was strung up to o limb
Of pine tree, after being wrested from
the town marshal by posse of citizens.
Smith was charged with having been
the leader of cattle-s stealing gang that
had infested the country for years
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

held Commanders towards the drifts
along the Buffalo River, east OF Dundee.
One of the special correspondents at
Ladysmith expresses the opinion that a
Boer oommandee OF some 200 men
visited Newcastle Tuesday, made pur-
chases and then Withdrew. This, he
suggests, may have given rise to the
report regarding. the occupation OF
Laing's Mex.
The Sun of this city prints rumor
that the government will prosecute
certain Irish members Of the House of
Commons on charges of high treason,
in consequence of their pro-Boer att
tude.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
Lit,ls crave Paln,s 10 Mureer.

Harrington, Oct. Is. Thomas j..
Wyatt, Thomas Sylvester and j. Hud-
son, while playing quoits in Harring
TONS woods, about one mile south of
Harrington, this afternoon, found the
grave of a newly. born babe, supposed
to have been buried last night. Wyatt
came to town and notified the authori-
ties. An Investigation will be made.
Several colored persons are suspected,
and it is thought to be a case of
murder. Coroner Knots and Attorney
General White have been notified.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

The Easton district Epworth League
has changed the dates Of its convention
from the 18th and 18th of October to
the 9th, 25th and 26th, in ureder to
secure the attendance of DIR. Berry of
Chicago, ILL.,, editor of the Epworth
League Herald. The Easton district
convention will be held at Chester
town, Nd. DIR. Berry will attend other
conventions as follows: Salisbury, Md, /,
October oath; Dover, October 25th
Chestertown, October 26th Wilmington.
October 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

The winter caps for the local letter
carriers, which have been furnished by
G. j. Heller of Philadelphia, have ar
rived and will be worn foi the first
time on November 1st. The caps arc
known as Dewey caps, as tho pattern
was adopted ty the men in the local
office on the day Admiral Dewey arriv-
ed in New York and are of the same
shape as the admirals favorite cap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
PASTOR sNAPE IN DEMAND.
Congregation of His Church In Camden, N
j., Reauest Him to Renain Tnerr.


An unusually large congregation was
present Sunday morning at the En-
manuel Baptist Church, Of Camden,
N. j., expecting to hear the decision of
their pastor, the. Rev. John Snare, on
the call extended him by the Delaware
Avenue Baptist Church, Of this city,
but III this they were disappointed.
Mr.. Shape stated that he had not yet
reached a decision on the call, but
hoped to be able 10 announce his inten-
ticns by Friday of this week.
Before the service closed the copgre-
cation unanimously voted to request
him to decline the call. Not only is his
congregation desirous of having hin
remain in Camden, but ministers and
ommunicants OF other denominations
are importuning him to remain in his
present field of labor. 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
JoUBERr ar LAsNG's MEX.


fvina That Place.
Durham, Natal, Oct Is teveningl. =
The Boers who occupied Newcastle
after its abandonment by the British
consist of Transvaal and Orange Free
State troops and 400 Hollanders.
Con. Joubert, commander chief OF
the Transvaal forces. is believed to be
at Laing's Mex, which ho is fortifying.
Fifteen refugees from Harrismith
have reached Ladysmith. Among them
is the guard of the Natal train which
was commanded by the Orange Free
State. He says that the English driver
and fireman wore detainec to work the
train which il used in carrying Orange
Free State troops to Van Reenam's
Pass, where earthworks have been
thrown up, and two guns have been
placed in position.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Lucy Bolger, who lives near New
Castle avenue and A street, was at
tackled with hiccoughs Sunday after
noon. The hiccoughs continued for
hours Last evening her people sent
for DIR. III. w. Bryan. The physician
succeeded in stopping the unpleasant
attack by the use of chloroform.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Next Friday evening has been fixed
by presbytery for the installation of the
newly elected pastor of Pencader Pros
byterian Church, Glasgow, the Rev.
Thomas G. Potter. The Rev. Mr..
Rowan of Newark will preach the ser
mon, DIR. Vallandigham will give the
charge to the people and Rev. Mr.. Davis
on the charge to the pastor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

A thief entered the residence Of
Samuel Black, colored, at No. 70l
Wilson street. Sunday afternoon. and
stole $40 in money. Black is porter
at French street station of tho p, W.
Il b. railroad and was attending the
funeral of Samuel S. Spencer at the
q.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
funeral 81 LoxIey wiley.

The funeral of Loxley Wiley, aged
SO years, who was one of Bridgeville's IS
most prominent citizens. took place
from his late residence in that town
last Friday. The ohsequies wero atend-
ed by large concourse of relatives and
FriandS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

and he received the same courteous
treatment in the Orange Froe State.
The news of fighting at Modder River
is not confirmed. The stationmaster at
Modder River te.egrarhs that Beers
from the North and South have taken
Ganeershat, which they are fortifying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Washington, Oct. l3. The State De-
partment, today, was notified Of the
withdrawal from Pretoria of Conyng--
ham Greene. British diplomatic agent
to the South African Republic, and the
existence Of state of war between
Great Britain and that Republic. MIR.
Macrum, tho American consul at Pre-
toria, has, accordingly, been instructed
to undertake the care OF the British
interests in that section during the war.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

New York, Oct. y. Tho Commercial
Gable Co. has issued the following
notice: 1--WE are advised that the Natal
administration announces that a mill
tary censorship has heen established
over messages to and from Natal. Tele-
grams in code will not be accepted,
without the production of the code for
yerifcation. :"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

II. L. Kyle of No. 913 Linden street,
q brakeman on the B. e. 0. railroad.
fell from freight train near Newark
about A. 40 O'Clock Monday morning and
had his right arm cut off and was badly
bruised about the head. He was
brought to this city and taken to the
Delaware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
DEPARTURE or BRIrisH AaENE

Conyughnm Greene Accom- panied to the
Border by pari "f i>ruger'S Bodycnard.
Cape Town, Cape Colony, Oct. 15
(eveningl. J. = Conyngham Greene, Brit
ish agent at Pretoria, received every
ciyility ON his journey from the Trans
vaal capital. Six of President Kruger IS
bodyguard accompanied Mr.. Greene to
the border of the Orange Free State,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

At the meeting of the Supreme Castle,
Knights of the Golden Eagle in New
York last week, DIR. John Palmer, Jr.,
II this CITY was elected supreme medi-
cal examiner of the death benefit fund.
The next session will be held in
Youngstown, o.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Thomas Brown of Elsmere, who was
injured last Saturday week while work
ing on the farm of Andrew J. Ford of
Eaulkland, is recovering and has been
moved to his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Anthony McGarvey, well-known
resident of Henry Clay, died Sunday.
He was 55 years of age and for some
time had been foreman of the refining
department of the du Pont powder
mills.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Harry q. Huber, a draughtsman at
the Philadelphia, Wilmington a. Balti-
more railroad station, who went to his
home in Western Pennsylvania in July
on account of an attack OF typhoid
fever, has recovered and is back at his
desk
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
woMrS avn oaIhDnES sIr1.

Vryburg. Stella Land, Oct. 13-The
train from Mafeking, with 300 women
and children, passed Vryburg on the
way to Kimberly. All on board were
well.