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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
PENINSULA pIR4aRaPHs.

DIR. j. M. II. Bateman has bought
Waverly, fine farm near Easton, for
$4,000.
George A. Deakyne, formerly of
Smyrna, has resigned the position of
deputy clerk of the Caroline County
Circuit Court, and will engage in the
stationery business in Baltimore.
A telephone line via Preston, Hurlock
and Cambridge will be built from
Easton to Seaford, connecting at tho
latter place with the line of the
Diamond State Telephone Co. A line
via Cordova, Queen Anne, Hillsboro,
Ridgely and Denton, will also be built
from Easton to Middletown.
The Milford Board of Education has
elect the following: Principal of the
public schools, E. L. Cross; Assist
ants, Miss Mabel Honseal and Mrs.
Estella Bacon; Teachers, Miss Lulu
Supple, Miss Annie Hall. Miss Mary
v. Bell, Miss Annie Ratclilf and Miss
Mary Hail.
Owing to some differences between
the two bathhouse proprietors at Reno
both, there are now two lifoguards pa
trolling the beach at bathing hours
thClI uty anu III DUdbS JUST Dtyuuu bilb
bathers. This makes tho ordinarily
safe beach of Rehoboth doubly secure
and almost eliminates the possibility
of danger,
The following track programme has
been arranged for the Delaware State
fair, at Dover; September 5.-kent
county horses, without record, trot or
pace, purse, $50; 2.40 trot and pace,
l., Ii r.
Kent county, prize, $50. September
6.-Three minute peninsula, trot and
pace, purse, 500; $50 trot, purse,
5000; q % pace, purse, $500. Septem-
sber 7.-2. 45 peninsula, trot and pace,
! purse, 500; 220 trot purse $500; 2. II
pace, purse, $500. Exhibition bicycle
race for State record. September s.
9. 25 trot and $50 pace, purse, 5000
novelty race, trot or pace, nearest 8
minutes, PURSE, S75.. Running race,
| Delaware horses, purse, SIS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
DEATH OF COL. lNGERSOLL.
The Famous Agnostic Died ut Dobbs FarsS
Friday Afternoon.

New York, July q. Col. Robert @.
Ingersoll, aged &C years, the world
famous agpostic, died at his home at
Dobbs Ferry, N. Y, today.
His death was sudden, and resulted
from heart disease, from which he had
suffered since 1896. In that year,
while he was attending the Republican
National Convention in st. Louis, he
was taken ill and had to return home.
He never fully recovered from the at
tack of heart disease and had been
under the care of physicians almost
constantly ever since.
For the last three days Col Ingersoll
had not been feeling we'll. Last night
he was In better spirits and spent a
Part of the evening playing billiards
with Walston ii. Brown, his on-in-
law, and G. p. Farrell. his brother-in-
law and private secretary. He seemed
TO be in better health and spirits when
he retired than he had been for several
days.
In the morning he rose at the usual
hour and Joined his family at break
night, but felt better. Col. Ingersoll
had been suffering from abdominal
pain and tightness about the chest.
He did not think his condition at all
dangerous.
After breakfast he telephoned to Mr..
Smith, his physician, who was at Belle
Haven, and told of his experience dur
ing the night. DIR. Smith told him to
continue the use of medicine and that
he would see him in the course of the
day.
Col Ingersoll spent the morning
swinging in hammock and sitting on
the veranda with members Of the fam
lily. He said he was better and had no
pain.
At 10. 30 p. m. he started to go up
stairs. On reaching the head of the
stairs he turned into his wife's room.
Mrs. Ingersol was there. Together
they discussed what dishes they would
have for luncheon, and Col. Ingersoll
said he would not eat much, owing to
trouble with his stomach. He seemed
in good spirits then.
After talking for few minutes Col.
Ingersoll crossed the room and sat down
in a rocking chair. He leaned his
head upon his hand, which rested on
asked him how he was feeling and he
replied:
"Oh, BETTER
These were his last words. A second
after they were uttered he was dead.
The only sign noticed by Mrs. Ingersoll
was that the whites of his eyes sud
denly showed. There was not even
sigh or groan as death came.
Doctors were hastily called, but they
could do no good.
Those present in the house at tho
time of death were Col. Ingersoll's
daughter, Miss Maud Ingersoll, and
Mrs. w. III. Brown, also W. III. Brown,
Mrs. ID. W. Parker, mother of Mrs.
Ingersoll, Mrs. @. p. Farrell and her
daughter.
Mrs. Ingersoll was the only person in
tho room with the colonel when he
died. Death came to him as he had
recently expressed desire that it
should come. He often in former years
had said he wished to die slowly, with
full consciousness, so that he might
tell those about him how it felt Re
Gently he experienced change of
desire and said he wanted to die pain
lessly and without warning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

Smyrna, July %. Although the next
general election is more than year
off, the two factions of the Republican
party of Delaware are preparing to
fight for supremacy. Each faction will
nominate ticket, and there will be
scramble to see which can get the
most votes.
For some time, Kent county has been
the hot bed of Addicksism, the Regu-
lars apparently making no effort to
poll a large vote here. But there seems
to be change now the Regulars Of
Kent have begun 10 make an effort to
wrest some of the strength from the
Addicks forces of the county.
Politicians are watching with much
interest trick which George II. Dick.
the Regular Republican leader in Duck
Creek hundred, played upon DR.. T. @.
Moore, the Union Republican leader.
1t was in connection with the Fourth
of July celebration, and, while it caused
the celebration to be failure, Mr..
Dick can afford to bear the odium now
resting upon him, if he attains the
object he sought. In Duck Creek hun
dred, the colored vote is an important
factor, and heretofore it has gone with
the followers of j. Edward Addicks.
although at the last election, it is
said, Mr.. Dick landed a few colored
notwithstanding the threats of the
Addickksites. Feeling encouraged at
this, and believing he might show more
the error of their ways, if he COM
menced early, Mr.. Dick began previous
to the Fourth of July. He was one of
the prime movers in the celebration.
and through his influence the colored
band was hired to lead the procession.
The Addicksites became angry, and
secretly worked to knock out the col
ored band, but Mr.. Dick was de-
termined that the band should be en-
ployed. Finding that he was getting
in the good graces of the colored voters,
the Addicksites tried to secure an ap-
preparation from the Town Council, to
help along the celebration. A special
session was called, and DIR. Moore, who
represents the First ward in Council,
was the prime mover in securing it.
He went to the meeting prepared to
make q vigorous fight for the appro-
priation, but, upon reaching the Ooun-
Gil chamber, found that the town
charter prohibited making an appro-
priation for such purpose. Mr.. Dick
laughed at the CONSERVATION of the
Addicksites. He knew they could not
advocate the hiring of the colored band,
because such action would cause them
to lose the doubtful white vote. The
celebration took place, and the Adj
dicksites did not participate, but Mr..
Dick saw that the band was paid. 1t
begins to look as il Mr.. Dicks loyalty
to the coored band has made an i'm
preston upon the colored voters, and
what inroads it will make upon the
Union Republicans will be watched
with great interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
cAMPMEETING RULES.
Regulations Adopted by the Brandywi
summit Mnnarers


The managers of tho Brandywine
Summit Campmeeting Association have
adopted the following rules for the
government of this years campmeet.
ing, which will open next Thursday.
The campmeeting shall be in charge
Of the trustees and managers. The
religious services shall be under the
direction Of the preacher in charge.
No side meetings shall be held without
his consent, and must cease at his re-
quest. AL persons tented upon the
ground or visiting camp are expected
to observe the ringing of the bell, and
all except those necessary to take care
of the children and tho sick are en-
pected to attend public services. No
smoking will be allowed within the
circle. All promenading must cease at
the request of the preacher in charge.
No Intoxicating liquors or drunken or
disorderly persons will be allowed on
the grounds. No loud talking, profane
or indecent language will be allowed.
Injuring the trees or other property is
strictly forbidden. No store, tent,
booth, stall or traffic in anything will
be allowed except such as have received
privilege from the association. All
horses and carriages coming on the
ground will be at the risk Of the
owners, but will be subject TO the
direction of tho managers. All loose
articles left in carriages, such as
cushions, robes, blankets, whips or
curtains will be at the owners risk,
and the person having the right to
check packages will be alone re-
sponsible for their safe keeping. NO
hostlers will be allowed on the grounds
except those authorized by the
association. All trustees and mana
gers are authorized to preserve
order and enforce tho foregoing rules.
A ground rent of 81 a year each will
be assessed on all stables. When this
rent is paid gate pass will BIO given.
The trustees desire that all amounts
due from privileges, rents of tents.
stables and ground rents for tents and
stables, and all Indebtedness must be
paid on or before Thursday, August
Sd.
The order Of the day is TO be as fol-
lows. subject to change by tho preacher
in charge: &. 30 a. m., family prayer at
tabernacle: a. M, breakfast; s. SO
a. m. prayer meeting; 10 a. m, preach
ing; II m., dinner; 1.30 p M, chill
dren's meeting; 3 p. M, preaching
p. M, supper; $50 p. M, young
peoples meeting 7.45 p. M, preach
ing. The Association bell will ring to
announce the services and meals; also
at 10 p. IN. for retiring. and again at
1870 p. M, when all persons tenting
on the ground will be required to pre-.
serve order and quiet in their tents,
and all persons not tenting are requested
to leave the grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

At the monthly meeting Of the W. G.
T. U. Friday afternoon, the coming
State convention of the organization,
to be held in West Presbyterian
Church, September 9th, 2sth and
goth, was discussed. About $50 dele
gates are expected. The reading room
will be closed for two weeks after
August LIST to give those in charge a
muoh-needed rest. A message of con-
dolence will be sent to Mrs. Hunt, one
of the national officers of the W. G. 7.
u, on the recent death of her son.
Encouraging reports were made of the
work in the railroad departm and
in union No. ., composed of colored
members. The next meeting will BIO
held August 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

We give away, absolutely free Of cost,
for limited time only, The Peoples
Common Sense Medical Adviser, by r..
V. Pierce, NJ. D., Chief Consulting
pages, profusely illustrated, bound in
strong paper covers to any one sending
cost of mailing only. Over $50, O00
copies of this complete family Doctor
Book already sold in cloth binding at
regular price of S1.50. Worlds Dis
reasary Medical Association, Buffalo,
N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
Looking Into the Future.

"When grow up" said Ethel, with
q dreamy, imaginative look, I'm
going to be school teacher "Well,
I'm going to be mamma and have six
said Edna. ''Well when
they come to school to me I'm going to
whip 'em, whip 'em. whip lem. -
"You mean thingr' exclaimed Edna,
as the tears came into her eyes. "What
have my poor children ever done to
your
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
Death of MRS. ellen ~. Henderson.

The death of Mrs. Ellen b. Hender-
son, aged 80 years, occurred Friday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Mary E. Chandler, No. 1904 King
street. The deceased was the widow
of Capt. Nathaniel L. Henderson. She
was we'll known and for nearly 80 years
resided at No. 407 East Third street.
She has been resident of this city for
over 60 years and member of the
Asbury M. e. Church for the past 90
years. Two children survive her,
Nathaniel l., Henderson, an engineer
on the r., W. & b. railroad, and Mrs.
Chandler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

Newark, July %. Mrs. 1. W.
Parrish was overcome by the heat,
yesterday afternoon, while returning
from Wilmington 10 Newark. She re-
manned unconscious until 10 o'clock
last night
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
children. pay at srandyw,ne Springs.

Wednesday, August I'd, has been set
apart by the management of Brandy
wine Springs Park as children's day.
when it is expected 1000 children will
take part in the great festival chorus,
children's dances, games and amuse-
ments. Each child attending will DO
presented with a medal and flag.
Children who wish to take part should
send their names and addresses at once
to Henry Pincus. Brandywme Springs
Park.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
n,no,v-tourtn e,rtbdoy ann,versarv.

Smyrna, July %. Capt. John
Mustard, on Thursday, celebrated the
9th anniversary of his birthday. The
celebration took place at the residence
of his son, Horace X. Mustard, with
whom he resided. Capt. Mustard
suffered stroke of paralysis n year
ago, but now is in remarkably good
health,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

T. G. Bradford received a telegram
from Northwood, Mass, Saturday
stating that Joseph Downey, a wheel
man. rode an exhibition mile there
Friday in ]. l6 2-5. He was paced
by motor cycle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

Los Angeles, CAL, July 22.-Two
sharp earthquake shocks were felt in
the southern part of this State yester-
day. The first shock lasted several
seconds, and was most severe. The
vibrations we're from east to west.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

One hundred and thirty-nine COM
panies, with capitalization of
S27l, 1874, 800, have obtained charters
in this State since last spring. The
companies paid the State s3S, 707. 90 for
the charters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27
THE fight FOR SUPREMACY
Republican Factions Prepar-
Ing to Measure Strength.
BOTH BIDDING FOR NEGRO VOTE
Hot Bed of Addlckism Invaded
by the Regulars.

The Politicians Are AnxiouslyiA waiting the
Result of a Trick Played Upon DIR. T. e.
Moore, the Union Republican Leader in
Duck Creek Hundred, by George Il. Dick,
the Regular Republican Leader.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

Joplin, Mo July %. Cal Jarvis and
Calib Quinn were smorhered and Frank
Colemye probably fatally injured at the
Ethel mine yesterday, the roof falling
in on them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

Salt Lake, Utah, July 22.--Guy
Willis, an old-time Philadelphia actor,
died suddenly Of heart disease yester-
day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

',Necesslty kuews no law Its . law of nature
that the blood must be kept pure, and Hoods
sarsaparilla does il
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-27

The Countess of Oxford, formerly
Miss Louise Corbin of New York, has
been driving PAIR of American
thoroughbreds in tue park this week,
the gift of her father, d. G. Corbin.
The pair cost $4,000, and are pro-
nounced the most perfect to be seen
in London,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-03-22

the Sutro baths at San Francisco. Hun
dreds of soldier bathers are to be seen
every day On the beach in front of Camp
Dewey.
Manila bay is usually comparatively
placid. but now and then q STORM causes
great waves to come rolling in ON the
sandy beach. and in these waves the
soldiers disport themselves While this
invigorating surf has been agreat pleas
ure to the boys, it has also robbed them
of quite number Of square meals since
they have been here. When the third
expedition arrived at Manila, the surf
was rolling 50 high. that for some time
we were unable TO procure supplies
from the ships. Not afew Of the lighters
were capsized. and some Of our men
were treated to an involuntary pannge
in the bay. One Of these accidents
caused the Astnr battery to lose large
amount Of ammunition.
When we were camped At Camp
Dewey. our TENTS were set up IN q pea
nut field On these islands rice patches
only occupy few square yards a land.
but peanuts are raised ON an immense
scale about Manila bay. A fiald srncious
enough for . camp which holds 10, 900
men 10 certainly q large one, and such
was the sine Of the huge peanut field.
known the world over BY this time e
Camp Dewey. The field. or rather the
series Of delde III in one extends Tor
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-03-22

that. they paid little heed to the warn
ings. They have devoured the fruits in
great quantities. and the result has moi
been deleteraous. On the other hand.
the fruits have proved healthful palata-
BILE and wholly beneficial to the soldiers
The mango is q favorite. It is q fat,
pear shaped fruit the size Of an apple,
and has seed a. big a. . maple sugs.
cake. While there Is really little fruit
about mango. what there Is Of il il
good The flavor Of the mango is very
rich. There are cccoannts here by the
houseful and bananas by the woods
full The Philippine pineapple Is the
only real common variety Of fruit raised
here. Bxeadfru3t has not found favor
among our auadier1 II you have ever
eaten May apple which grows wild
in the woods Of Pennsyivania. you have
an excellent iaee of the taste of bread
fruit It smewhe4 resembles . cocoa
nut In sire and shape and peach in
the appearance of the skin and q straw
berry apple IN color.
While doubtless most Ct the volunAeex
soldiers here would welcome q return
TO home and native land, they are in
the main cheerful and contented and
recognize the fact that there may be
worse things than campaigning in the
Philippines
Wnk1An 0nBKRr IRwu.
Manila.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-03-22
Willow Lake and Shutdown.

Albert Jorgensen intends to buy a
store.
Recently arrived at Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Hartman's-a little girl.
A. 0. Rotnem sold his stock and
farm machinery at public auction last
Saturday.
F. F. Kettner is going to build a
barn the coming season. It is to be
36x60 with a large capacity for hay.
An official connected with the post
Office department was in this vicinity
last week and arranged for daily
mail to this place, beginning July 1st.
The young..ladies held their sewing
society at Miss Aletta Bredvold's last
Thursday. They decided to give a
necktie party in the Jensen school
house Saturday, March 18th.
The Shutdown Debating society will
hold their next meeting in the west
schoolhouse, Dist. 81. Question, IRE
solved, that capital punishment is jus
tifiable." Many Of the members are
strongly in favor Of joint debate.with
some other debating society. 3.
The basket sociable and; school en-
tertainment in the Eichten school
house was success and $18 was
gained for their library. The enter
tainment was keenly enjoyed by ALL
and most Of the young men present
took some interest in the sale Of bas-
kets.
Fred. Meirding and son report .
thriving business. They have just
received an Edison pbonograph and q
photograph. The former will be used
to entertain the public and the latter
to make people acquainted with the
bargains to be had at their store. They
propose to build another store when
the new road comes through, thus OPP
Grating two establishments.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-03-22
n Fine Farming Country.

Il #t
The famous No. l. hard wheat Of
Minnesota has sent it's fame to all
parts of the world. In the develop
ment OF the Northwest it has been
found that not only the cereals but
all other food products reach their
highest perfection in nutritive quail
tiles throughout this region. Min
nesota occupies commanding posi-
ton in the heart of the new north
west. No State in the Union has
forged ahead, increased in popula-
ton and developed SO rapidly in
wealth, progress and production.
The State contains an area of SO, 531
square miles. or So, 459, $40 acres.
1t is one-eighth larger than Ohio
and Indiana combined; More than
3, 600, 900 acres of it's area is water
surface. It contains more than
1000 beautiful foliage-skirted lakes
within its borders. The lakes are
mostly upon the higher table-lands
and divides and are the sources of
many streams tributary to the large
and importantrivers flowing through
the State. The present population
is over 1900, 900 people.
Aitkin county lies close to the
eastern limits of the State, and is
one of the most fertile and beautiful
| counties within its entire limits.
1t contains 81 townships, or about
l, 100, 900 acres of land. 1t is 36
miles wide and 60 miles long. In
area it is greater than the State of
Delaware, and is capable of sup
porting in comfort population of
1000, 900 people.
The surface of Aitkin county is un-
dulating or rolling, and beautifully
diversified. It's extensive racts of
unoccupied lands adapted to general
farming are located near markets
and cheap water transportation
through the Duluth gateway to the
Atlantic seaboard and other eastern
markets. These are great advan-
tages when new settlement is under
consideration. 1t contains large
areas tf free government land
opened for homestead entry, and
large acreage of Northern Pacific
and other railroad lands which are
offered for sale at extremely low
prices, and on the most favorable
terms. It offers to settlers a choice
of hardwood timber lands, either
river bottom or upland; fertile, we'll
grassed brush lands; and rich, nat
ural meadows, interspersed through
out with attractive lakes and clear
running streams.
The climate of Aitkin county is
unsurpassed for healthfulness. The
spring, summer and autumn months
are particularly delightful. The
winters are steady without strong
winds or storms. Good Northern
Pacific lands are now selling for 50
to S. per acre and no man can make
a mistake in buying at those prices.
The strong words of farmers show
that central Minnesota offers unri-
vailed advantages to the settler
lookingssfor home and competency.