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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
AFRAID OF
ANTHRAX.
Delaware Farmers are
Guarding Against the
Dreaded Disease.

Delaware farmers are greatly alarmed
over the prevalence of anthrax in cattle
Just over the State line and will do every
thing within their power to prevant the
spread OF the disease into this county.
DR.. II. 2. EYES, veterinarian. will make
active search for the disease symptoms
and If found the suffering cow or horse
viii be promptly killed.
This dispatch tells Of the disease in
Chester County. The disease known os
anthrax a peculiarly fatal ono among
cattle, has made Its appearance in the
vi cinlty Of Kenneth Square, this county,
and several deaths are reported, all having
taken place within the last couple of days.
In the herd of Irenico Martin there hav1
been five deaths, and to-day ore was re-
ported from the farm of Joel Martin, East
Marlborough, some distance from tho
Ireuice Martin farm. Stale Veterinarian
Leonard Pearson visited the section found
the disease making rapid headway. He at
once took steps to prevent it from spread
/, ing and it Is probable that large num-
Der of cattle will be killed.
The disease Is rem rkably rare one in
Pennsylvania, and is supposed to have
been brought here by cattle which were
smugslsd over he State line some time
ago from the South to avoid the exa,nina-
tion prescribed by law. There is much
anxiety among the farmers in the locality
over the outbreak.
Edwin Bull, farmer on n place adjoin-
ing that of Irenice Martin. is afflicted
wi, h the disease, and his death may fol-
low as a result. Yesterday h, assisted in
removing the hide and bu:ying tho body
of cne of the dead animals There was a
small sore on one Of his hands, and the
disease was communicated through this
to his blood. 10 day ho is reported 10 be
in u serious condition, the band and arm
being swollen to twice their natural SIZE
and covered with tho sores peculiar to tho
disease.
Anthrax. formerly known rs bloody
murrain has been rare in Pom nsylvnnla in
recent years, having been supposed to be
almost eradicated, but DR.. Pearson says 1t
county, and Or. Eatrikon, of Kennett
squara reports several cases along the
enst branch Of Rod Clay Greek during the
past yeer.
Chambsrsburg, Aug 3l.-Four head Of
cattle and two horses died within few
days on the farm of Preston Berlin, in
Hamilton township. near town. They
apparently had no disease, and portions OF
thoir, ,boles were sent to State Neterin-
arian Pearson, Philadelphia
A letter from the latter received this
evening says that a microscopical exam
inalion showed anthrax, the disease so
deadly to man and beast, to be the ma
lady Or. Pearson orders the carcassHs
disinterred and burned and other pre-
cautions to be taken. Our stock growers
are much alarmed at the presence OF the
disease.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

CRATER strasse. No. 9, Berlin. never
heard the name of Dreyfus mentioned
in connection with the French wagI
office merchandise shipped to the above
address via Belgium and London.
Dreyfus was unknown at the German
secret service bureau In person or by,
name from 1890 to 1894. This most
solemnly affirm. 4
THE plans, specifications and details
of gun l20, of the Robin Shell and Of
the French war vessels JaureguiberEy,
Charles Martel and LaZar Carnot, to-
gether with the plans for mobilization.
were purchased through Germany's
embassy in Paris, presided over by
Prince Hans Heinrich Pless.
81 met Count Esterhazy several
times in person at dinings given by
Baroness De Delden. who was Ester
hazy's sweetheart. He furnished most
of the information. These documents
were never received at the embassy
always at a church, public function
or a private dinner party. "a
Baroness DE Delden is the party re-
ferred to in the Dreyfus trial as the
'veiled lady She receives from Prince
Pless a regular pension. Every six
months remittances are made anony-
mously to Baroness De Delden through
the Credit Lyonnaise, in Paris.
"Mr. Franz, doll manufacturer of
Sonneberg, Germany. used to send
dolls to Paris to be dressed. In the
body of these dolls important docu-
ments were concealed, and they were
then sent to a village postofice in
England, forwarded from there to
Sonneborg and then to Berlin"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL
Bay State Gas Company Buys
Site for Large Electric
Works.
THE PROPERTY TRANSFERRED
Twelve Properties Purchased Sur
round the Wilmington Coal Gas
COmpany's Plant. Talk ofa
Morocco Plant Was All
Guess Work.

The Bay State Gas Company has
bought twelve properties adjoining the
property OF the Wilmington Coal Gas
Company in this city.
This is the largest recent transaction in
local real estate. The deal has been in
progress for some time and was con-
summated yesterdayby the transfer of the
properties to the Bay State Gas Company
by President Nipple Of the Real Estate
Trust Company of Philadelphia.
The purchase includes the property Of
the Kent and Weeks Lumber Company
at Front and Justison streets, all the adj
joining properties on the west side of
Justison street north Of the P, W. & B.
railroad, and several properties adjoin.
ing the Kent and Weeks property on the
south side of west Front street. All the
properties bought touch each other ex-
cept on west Front street where the line
is broken by a single building owned by
the Wilmington Coal Gas Company.
This is the real estate transaction over
which there has been so much recent
newspaper discussion, and which was re-
ported as being negotiated by a syndi.
cate of Philadelphians for the purpose
OF establishing large morocco manufac-
turing plant. The reports of the inten-
ton Of the purchasers was all guess
work, and consequently wide of the
mark. The Bay State Gas Company has
been discussing the question OF estab-
fishing an extensive electric light and
power company in this city in connec-
ton with plant for the manufacture OF
electric power generating and distrb-
uting machinery. The matter has been
under consideration for more than a
year, and it is now definitely asserted
that the property acquired by the trans.
fer of the deeds yesterday will be used
for that purpose.
In connection with this projected new
enterprise there is talk of new city rail-
way lines to be built and supplied with
power from the new electricity gener-
ating plant. The property purchased is
only short distance from the works OF
the Oxy-Hydrogen Company, which will
probably be in operation within the next
year, and in conjunction, these two new
enterprises promise new era in the
supply of light, power and heat in this
city. 1t is proposed that the work of
completing the two new plants will
move along together, and their install
latiGn occur at about the same time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
Railroad Company Responsible.

Seabright, N. j.. Sept. 1.-The coro-
ners jury in the inquest into the death
of Catherine Louise Terry, Juanita
Terry and Charles w. Trippe, Jr.,. at
the marlborough crossing here on
Aug. g. brought in verdict yesterday
holding the General Railroad of New
Jersey responsible for the deaths for
allowing the running of express trains
causing the accident at higher rate
of speed than the ordinance of the
borough of Seabright allows, and for
allowing the obstruction to be main
tained on the property in the form Of
shrubbery near where the accident oc-
Cured, which prevented the view of
the south bound trains. ~'
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
IL


The Ladies' and society of Dupon . Post
No. 2 G. A. II. last night presented to the
10 1T two sets OF new flags. The present.
alton speech was made by j. s Litzenberg
and the flags were received by Joseph S.
Wheeler in behalf of tho post. A post
badge was presented 10 each member OF
the Ladies Aid Society, At tho conclusion
of the exercises ice cream and cake were ser.
we'd. Four new members were iniated into
the post Patriotic citizens donated suffi-
cient money to warrant the engagement
of tho Marshalton Band to head the De-
partment Of Delaware in the parade next
Tue day in Philadelphia. The kindness
is much appreciated by the members OF
the post Arrangements fer railroad SER
vice by the Baltimore aud Ohio railroad
have been completed. Tho parade Will
form at Tenth and Market streets at Z 80
u. m, and the line will move at s o'clock
sharp
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
REEDIES
ARE HERE.
Many Gunners Usher in
the Seasons Open
: ing To-Day.

With the rising of the sun this morning
The sound of shotgun was hoard through
the na' shes and the huntington thelmerry
little recdbird, tho delicate table dish OF
the season, wns bagun. For some days
the gunners havo baen preparing for the
slaughter OF tho birds, which feed on the
''eas cs,.s :, NJ sfss along
tho Chris,iana and Delaware Rivers.
Tho favorite hunting ground OF tho gun
ners is In the wet lands of that section OF
the southern end Of the city.
This year the gunners will not reap
harvest Of b rls for the little creatures are
rather arce. The cold nights and south
east winds have kept the little fellows
away from the river. Whiie th,re Is great
abundance of reeds-more than usual-the
seed Is not vet rips and the stalks are
groom, For soma reason the reeds arc very
late in ripening this fall and the few birds
which have sought tho foeding grounds
have not grown fat.
Ons reason given for the scarcity OF the
birds IL that all over the country shore Is
great deal of mll.et Next to the seed Of
the reods tho birds like millet which suits
their epcurcan taste very wcll !n:place OF
other food. Still there are q number of
birds In the swamLs and while the senson
will no. open with plentiful supply OF
reedes the hunters can have the sasisfact-
ion of knowing the sport will improve as
tie season grows older.
The comparatively small number OF
reeablrds is partly Offset by the large nun
ber of railbirds to be found in The swamps.
They have found the abode of the cattail
to their liking this year and there are
many OH hand to furnish targets for the
guns of tho sportsmen.
The scarcity of reedbrds will undoubt-
edly have the tendency to persuade un-
scrupu!ous dealers to ondeavor to palm off
sparrows ON transporting customers. This
has often been done and mapy persons
have eaten the little English "nuisances,'
believing that woro enjoying rare treat
of reedbirds.
The two men arrested by Detective Jones
AMI Constable Windish on Sunday for i'll
legal cunning will not be tried as it de-
veloped they woro not cunning for reed
birds. While they had one small "ieedy"
in their possession it was shot in flock Of
blaokbird
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
KIRKW00D
M. E. CHURCH
To Be Dedicated on Next
Sunday With Appro-
pirate Services.

With an all day service tho new Metho-
dist church at Kirkwood will be dedicated
to worship on next Sunday In the morn
Ing there will be song and praise service
conducted by the choir OF tile Railroad Z.
M. c. A. of this city. As the choir Is con-
sidcrcd fine it is safe to say that there will
be some excellent music.
Rev. James Grove D. d. Of Asbury NJ.
Z. Church will preach at the afternoon
service and the choir Of Delaware City,
NJ. T.. Church will render the music. At
the conclusion Of the preaching the dedi-
catory exercises will take place.
Rev. S. o. Gibbons will begin holding
meetings for ten nights beginning OH Mon
day night. The meetings will be held in
II large ent. Several prominent prcach-
ers will assls1 the pastor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

On this St. Giles Day, y,another Episcopal
Church Day. Bishop ColcmaL' flag is
floating ut Bishopstcad.
st. Giles was q native of Greeco. Tray
elm: into France in rs, he became ab-
bott of Nismcs. His attention to tho poor
made him tho patron saint of cripples ard
beggars. His estate was settled for tie
benefit Of the poor and On ono occasion he
gave his cont to a sick bsggar who was SAID
to huyo buen cured hy wearing it.
St. Giles Church, Ctipplogate, London.
aud tho High Church in Elinburgh nro
dedicated to him, ST. Giles' Church.
Crippcgato, was fourdol in 1000 and was
robult in 1915, after having been destroyed
by fro. Tho tower was added in 1860.
Cromwell was married in this church and
tho remains OF Milton were inteIrod in its
graveyard.
A locali y called St. Giles in London.
west of tho city and northeast OF Westm!n-
styr, was long ed as centre Of poverty
and vice.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

: Albert johnson aged As years walked
out u window at the Carriage Hotel,
Eleventh and Railroad Avenns and re-
ce,ved severe injuries about the body.
johnson fell distance Of twenty feet.
Ho had q disagreement with his son on
Wednesday night and went to tho Hotel
to stop for tho night During the night
he dreamed that his son and an officer
were after him. In trying to get away
from them he jumped out tho window.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
HTo Observe Henry Georges Birthday

y 10 observe Henfy ueor9eS brtHaay.
Single takers of this city will par
tcipate in the first general cclcbra-
ton of the anniversary of the birth
of Henry George. to be held at Was
hington Park on Monday evening.
The speakers will be &. Frank Ste
phens, Arthur H. Stephenson, Will
liam l.. Ross, of Philadelphia, and
William l.. Callingham, of Camden.
Henry Georges birthday annivcr-
sary falls on September ?, but so
closely were his doctrines allied
with those of labor, that by univer-
sal consent the evening of Labor
Day was chosen as proper for the
celebration. Another meeting will
be held at Clifton Heights.
Labor leaders have received posi-
tive assurances that Samuel Comp.
ers, President OF the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor, and ex-Congress-
man l.. Irving Handy, will attend
their Labor Day meeting at Wash
ington Park on Monday afternoon,
and deliver addresses.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
Marsh ali A. J. Springer Dead,

Marshall A. j. Springer died Mt his
home NoS25 Washington street last night
age and for many years was ons of the
city's foremost business men. He first
conducted The grocery business on West
Second street and then latter engaged in
the agricultural business on West Front
street. He sold out this business several
years ago and until his death dealt in
horses, He leaves wife and several child
rem
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
FAVORS
SEPARATION.
Lannis Ferguson and Wife
Have Another Inning
in the City Court.

Officer Shields appeared against Angus
tus Allen. Edward Wright Charles Spen'
scr and Eugene Bailey, oololed, in the
city court this morning. They were found
In freight car. Allen stated he was
working at a threshing machine. He snw
the mon there and stopped in With the
others. They will retire for ten days to
Taylorville.
Noah Tillerson, colored, was charged
with vagrancy. Ho was picked up by Of
Aoer Brown as he was prowing around
the street and acting in suspicious man
ner- Ho told the court that ha vent ever
to Eleventh and Heald streets to meet a
rlrl. Shonever camo and he was locked
ur. The court told Noah that he had bet
tar not loter about the streets when his
girl fails to be on time. He was allowed
togo.
Robert McKlbber was charged wiGh dis
orderly conduct. His wife testified that
he put her out Of the house. A fine OF
el0 aud costs was imposed.
jeremiah O'%oole was charged with the
larceny of a watch. The case was dis
missed upon tho Recommendation OF the
Deputy City Solicitor.
Thomas b. Alexander was charged with
Indecent iconduct on the street. Ho was
fined $50 aud costs.
Lannls H. Ferguson was charged with
disorderly conduct. Gsorgiana Ferguson
testified that on Augu1t 1?th~ho throaten-
cd to kill hcr. He has told her he lay in
bed devising plans to kill her. He accused
her about another msn. She was obliged
to go to tho country to work. She called
on her mother-iI law and gavo her some
fruit. She met Ferguson there and no
said thut another man stole her aud had
teeth pulled for her. Ho said ho would
be d-if he would not get drunk and raise
h.
He wanted n coat and " st from the house
which was locked up. She was afraid Of
going to the house on account Of threats
mado and abuse given to her on former
occasions. Mrs. Mary McCue testified sho
knew the parties and knew nothing of the
trouble on August l2th but knew of for
mer occasions. For the Gefonse Ferguson
took tho stand and in answer to his attor.
nsy H. ii. Ward, testified he was at his
parents house on August 1?th. He was
reading the paper when his wife entered.
As she was about to go he asked ifhe could
40 to the house that night. She told him
she would take the clothes to him the next
day. He denied that there Was any loud
talking and threatening to get drunk and
raise -. He admitted that hs talked to her
about the man that had her teeth pulled
for her, Mrs. JohanEnh Ferguson testified
shat .he heard her son say he would drink
himself to death. He was jealous Of his
wife ON account Of another man and he
said 20 at the time. They were talking in
an excited manner. Mrs. Steffney was on
he stops about forty feet away. S he
heard no disorder. The court said that
sng2ething should be done to keep these
peoi:1e apart and thereby keep them out OF
court Tha court would like to assist in
getting separation for tho people. Tho
case was dismissed.
Antisep,ic Cones cure mosquito bites
and diings from nll insects Instantly.
Wilmer G. Taylor, BOZ King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
Getting In Readiness,

Mingled with the national colors on the
buildings now decorated for tho EIeclrl-
cal Exhibit Is the Maltese cross. This is q
compliment paid to the Knights Of ST,
John and Malta The National conven-
ton of tho latter order will convene in
this city next week. The decorators are
getting along slowly with their work. If
the people of Wilmington wish to deco
rate their buildings along the route Of pa
rade they will have to hurry with the
work. Even the firomen will be remem-
bered in the decorations and the. police
will also be remembered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
Y. n. c. A. Mortgage Committee.

N, w. Baird was elected permanent
chairman and Roy j. Field secretary of
the joint committee ON the mortgage fund
of the Y. NJ A. last evening The
night session was convened to ascertain
tho proper means of securing a business
mons committee to cooperate with the
association committee, by which method
1t is thought botter and quicker results
can be attained. The next meeting Of the
CONT co will be held September II.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
Star Pointers Great Mile.

Hartford, Sept. 1.-The feature yes
terday at Charter Oak park was Star
Pointers great mile. which was in two
minutes Nat, without slip or break,
beating the track record made by the
same horse last Teason, 2OOk. Dave
McClary drove Pointer. and he was
aided by two running horses, one go
ing to the half and both coming down
the stretch on either side of the PAGER.
The time by quarters was: 80, LOO,
I pOA 200
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

The p. W g. B. r. r. has issued neat
ly printed special tickot for the u.
A. r. week festivities in Philadelphia
next week. The lettering is in blue on
white back ground and at one end is IL.
A, r, badge in red. The whole makes a
patriotic appearance inueod. The excur-
sion raUo from Wilmington will be loo,
but tho tickets will be good until Septem-
bpr 11th
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

1t is said that a settlement will be made
in tho Mayne cuse. Tho Wilmington
man is willing to settle and as MIR. Leary
would rather havs his $500 than the
trouble of prosecuting the defendant. he
is willing to accept terma but will not
settle for less than full amount OF the
check,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

Darien, Ga. Sept 1.-Thirty-ssven
true bills were returned by the grand
jury against the negro rioters. In
90 cases no bills were found and the
prisoners were released. The rioters
will be tried in blocks of five and the
trials will begin today. The Delegalls
will be tried for murder next Tues.
lay. -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
Fra ce and Englandwant Parcels Post

Washington, Sept. 1.-The recent
success Of the German minister. Mr..
Won Mumm. in negotiating a parcels
post convention with this country Is
leading to inquiries from other gov
ernments. 1t Is understood Franco
would welcome a similar parcels post
treaty and that negotiations are like
ly to be opened at an early day The
British government likewise has taken
steps looking to treaty on the same
lines as Germany. u,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
nevenues Exceed Expenditures.

Washington. Sept. 1.-Yesterday's
treasury statement shows that the
amount of net gold on hand was $247.-
SS0,6o1. This Is the largest amount on
hand at one time in the history Of
the department. the next largest
amount having been s246,973,026 on
Dec. 81. 1898. This situation Is ac-
counted for by the fact that during the
last two weeks or more the revenues OF
the government, of which from so to 80
Per cent are paid in gold. have largely
exceeded the expenditures.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
New York's Heavy Customs Receipts

New York, Sept. 1.-The largest
month for customs receipts that the
New York custom house has had under
the Dingley tariff law closed yester-
day. The cashier announced $l3,7S0,-
All as the total receipts for the month,
yesterdays receipts being S637 ,54S. The
receipts for the month Of August were
greater by $4,000 than any previous
month under the present tariff law.
last March being the record month be-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

Original pensions iutelligontly prose-
cuted, rejected pensions ro-opened and
duced pensions restored widows pen
sions secured in 40 to 90 days, by Col. John
Wainwright, expert pension attorney, End
floor Nod West Seventh street, Whining.
ton Hal
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
Two Little Girls Drowned.

Milford, Conn. Sept. Ethel Nc
Cauley, aged 5, and Ethel Rankin,
aged g. both of Brooklyn, n Y, were
drowned yesterday. The children had
been playing on sand bar at low
tide about half mile from shore. but
when they found the bar surrounded
they started back and got beyond their
depth.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

Coroner Vandever has removed from the
sections residence of Old Swedes church
to No. 427 East Sixth street, Coroner
Vandever will still have telephone No. 904
nj kis rnsilnnca.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01

Sunday School OF Grace NJ. Il. Church.
corner Of Ninth and West streets will re-
sumo its afternoon sessions on next Sun
day September 8. at o'clock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-01
r.EElINOS TONIGHT.

Camp 4, P. 0. 8. A.
PhilC Celtic Society.
Camp 3, =. o. ). A.
Emmrt Association.
Stonclnnson' Union.
Logan Camp, $. of ".
DUPONT Lodge, A. F. A. M.
Laurel Council, U. +. Of A.
Wilmington Court, +. Of A,
America Lodge, A. q. U. w.
Guardian Lean Association.
Immaculate Conception, b. 5.
Excelsior Lodge, X. of p.
Hyatts Military Band.
Fidelity Lodge, X. of n,
Fairfax Lodge, !. Q. o. f..
st George Castle, X. Il; y.
Friendship Lodge, X. of +:
Liberty Lodge, A. 0, U. w,
Columbia Lodge, l, o. .. y.
Temple Council, l.. o. r. G.
Brandywine Castle, X. 4, Il.
Brandywinc Lodge, ). of H.
Telegraph Council, Jr. q. U. A. M.