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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Centreville, Md, July IL. Edward
B. Emory, trustee, has sold at public
sale the Lloyd Tilghman farm. on the
public road from Centreville to Queens
town and bordering on Chester River,
to John p. Arlington for $1,000. The
farm contains 372 acres. Mr.. Arlington
has sold 65 acres of the tract to Sum-
merfield Tilghman for Sl.S20. j. H.
@. Legg, executor Of John 7. F. Brown,
sold the real estate of the deceased yes
terday, consisting of two valuable mills
and farming properties. The grist mill
at Wye Mills was purchased by J. S.
Sewell of Ruthsburg for 80, sos, and
the Salie Harris mil, formerly the
property of the late S. Teacke Wallis
OF Baltimore, was purchased by W. j.
Callahan of Wye Mills for S2,023. A
storehouse, dwelling and three acres of
land near Sallie Harris mills were pur-
chased by Thomas H. Dodd of Car
michael for 81, OPS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

The officials of the Philadelphia &
Reading railway have determined upon
the erection of new car shop at Read
ing. This action has been made neces-
sary by the unusual demands made
upon the present shops, and their in
adequate facilities to meet these re-
quirements. The details, so far as the
proposed new shop is concerned, have
not yet been fully determined upon,
but the new building Willie brick
structure about 400 feet long and 80
feet wide Its location will be some
distance beyond the outer depot at
Reading. The W. & N. railroad is a
part of the p. Il r. system.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Seaford, July IL. Seaford hundred
Sunday school convention will convene
at Reliance, near here, on July 9th.
The latest fad here with the small
boys is dissecting cats There being
surplus supply no difficulty is ex-
perienced in securing any number of
the animals and many of the youngsters
have already become experts at using
the knife.
At the school meeting, Tuesday even
ing, the following teachers were elected
for next term: Principal Prof. A. g.
Brewer; assistants, Miss Mary Wilcox,
Miss Ida Kay, Miss Fannie Donoho,
Miss Gertrude Huston, Miss Hattie
Cannon, Miss Florence Adams. Will
liam Wainwright was elected janitor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Milford, July 13. William G. Alb
bott has contracted to build for Capt.
George Hallett of Long Island yacht
80 feet long and feet beam.
The sum Of $500 was stolen from
Green Benson's residence recently.
The Milford council of the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
has elected the following officers !:
Councillor, George Davis; Vice. Coun-
cilor, G. II. Wilkins: Recording Secre-
tary, A. B. Houser: Assistant Record
ing Secretary, W. J. Lane; Financial
Secretary, G. W. Little; Treasurer, W.
H. Richardson Chaplain, f. G. Hig-
man; Warden, H. NJ. Holland; Inside
Sentinel, W. II. Clendaniel; Outside
Sentinel, r. G. Dickerson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
.KIssINe suop as r1oIo Us.
Preys Upon Insects rs Well as HUM
netngs and Attncks From Ambush.

Preys Upon Insects as Well as Human
Beings ana Attacks From Ambush.
A citizen employed in an Office not
far from Fourth and Market streets
caught kissing bug" on Monday
night under rather peculiar circum-
stances which gave him an opportunity
to make study of the insect before
making it prisoner. He is convinced
that the bug is vicious.
While seated in the Office early in
the evening he noticed small beetle
of the variety seen about electric lights.
1t flew in the Office window into the
flame of a gas light. As result, some
of its legs were burned off and 1T was
otherwise disabled and fell to the floor.
1t fell on its back and struggled for
probably two minutes in an effort to
turn over itself and finally succeeding in
righting its body.o' 1t appeared to be
unable to fly, however, and started on
its feet toward the wall, which was
nearly foot away.
The beetle had scarcely begun to
walk when dark object was noticed
moving toward it under the washboard,
which was probably a quarter of an
inch from the floor, and suddenly the
dark object, which proved to be a
kissing bug,' darted out at the
beetle and attacked it. II threw the
beetle on its back, grasped it tightly
and began to sting its body. The beetle
made an effort to fight, but was evil
IDENTIFY overpowered, and the kissing
bug' was having things its own way
when the man who was watching the
battle made the latter prisoner and
killed the beetle to relieve it of its
suffering.
The "kissing bug" was in good
shape when caught and soon died and
is being preserved to be shown to
friends of the man who captured it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS
A Large Attendance and Great
Enthusiasm at Their State
Convention.
FIGHT ENDED IN FIVE MINUTES
Stone and Pratt Withdrew
From the Contest, and w. S.
Taylor Was Nominated
for Governor by Ac-
Vow Clamatlon.

Lexington, KY, July Is. ATTORNEY
General W. s. Taylor was nominated
for governor by reclamation, today, by
the Republican State convention. I'm
mediately after the adoption of the
State platform, Capt. s. II. Stone and
Judge Clifton j. Pratt, Taylor's chief
rivals for the nomination, made their
way TO the Speakers platform and, in
stirring speeches, withdrew from the
race in favor of the attorney. general.
Within five minutes, the long stubborn
fight for the place at the head of the
ticket ended in whirl Of enthusiasm,
and Taylor's nomination was made
unanimous.
When the convention reassembled,
shortly after q. M, standing room
was in demand. There were over ], 700
votes. and some contests were settled
by seating delegations with half vote
each, so the delegates and alternates
alone made a large audience.
Before the call of districts for the
nomination for governor, Capt. S. ii.
Stone created most exciting scene
by withdrawing his name and present.
ing the name of Hon. w. S. Taylor
Then, Judge Clifton j. Pratt, the other
candidate for governor, followed Stone
in another stirring speech of with
drawal, and seconded the nomination
Of Taylor, which was at once made
unanimous, amid wild demonstration.
When Gen. Taylor was escorted to the
hall, there was another demonstration,
after which he addressed the conven-
tion, accepting the nomination.
John Marshall of Louisville was
nominated for acknowledgement.
For secretary of State, the names of
Thomas j. Young of Bath county, j.
B. Bennett Of Greenup county, Harlan
4. Batty of Lee county and Caleb
Powers of Knox county were presented.
A ballot was taken, but Powers had
such an advantage his nomination was
made unanimous before the vote was
counted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
REV. MIR. Rowan,s Resignation.

Baltimore sun last Thursday
The congregation Of the Broadway
Presbyterian Church met last night to
decide upon the resignation Of the
pastor, the Rev. William j. Rowan.
The meeting was called to order by the
chairman, W. s. Faust. The pastor
made brief address, in which he stated
to the congregation that he wished to
resign his charge to accept the pas
torate OF the First Presbyterian Church
OF Newark, Del. His resignation was
therenpon unanimously accepted by the
congregation. to take effect from the
last Sunday in July. The congregation
expect to call new pastor next Septem.
Der.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
HELD IN $4,000 FOR COURT
Porter Identified as One of the
Brewery Robbers.
SAYS He WILL PROVE AN ALlBl
Will Also be Tried for a Rob-
berry at Middletown.


james Porter, alias Pottsville Red,"
was arraigned in the City Court last
Thursday on the charge of breaking and
entering the office of the Bavarian
brewery on the hight of May 9th last,
with intent to commit felony.
Jacob Seeinan, an employee of the
brewery, who was not present on the
night Of the robbery, while the burglars
were there, but was summoned by the
blowing of the whistle, told what he
knew of the robbery. He said the rob-
bers had jumped the fence and entered
the office through door from the
engine room. blew open the safe and
stole 1856. 81 in cash, SS71.9 80 in nego-
table checks and SIS, TAI in promissory
notes of customers.
Frederick Testing, night engineer at
the brewery, upon taking the stand
identified the prisoner as being one of
the men who blew open the safe. He
said the men entered the engine room
about /. so O'Clock in the morning. He
was Immediately overpowered and
placed in closet. He said he was a
prisoner until 2,30 O'Clock. He saw
Porter and another man carrying tools
to the safe. He said Porter was the
only man he saw without handker
chief over his face
Amend Meyer, night kettleman,
gave similar testimony as that of Fest
ing. He was also positive that Porter
was one of the men. He saw him carry
ing tools and handling fuse. He said
ne recognized Porter's face when he
had derby hat on.
Porter took the stand in his own
behalf, and upon being sworn said on
the Sth of May he was in Pottsville,
Pa, and on the 9th was at Schuylkill
Haven, four miles from Pottsville, and
on the 10th was in Minersville. He
gave the names of some people he met
at those places and was positive he
had never been in Delaware. While in
the prisoners box he proved himself
an expert in the matter of CROSS
examining the witnesses, but could not
shake their testimony. He poured hot
shot at the brewery employees, but
without effect. He was held in s2,00C
bail for the September term of the
Court of General Sessions.
Last night week Testing and Meyer
identified Porter at the police station.
During the day both men had OK.
pressed some doubt concerning Porter's
presence at the brewery on the might
Of the robbery, in the evening derby
hat was placed ON his head and Q
handkerchief over portion of hi.
face, and both Of the brewery employees
exclaimed: "That is the man. They
said Porter was working on the safe
and approached the men who were
guarding him, to get the tools and q
bottle Of nitro-glycerine.
The charges of robbing the store o.
John W. Jolls at Middletown and steal
ing stamps from the postoffice at tina
place on January 18th are to be pressed
also, and in a day or two he will b,
taken by Dectective McVey to Middle
town for preliminary hearing befor,
Magistrate Reynolds, when the Middle
town people who think they can identif,
him will be given an opportunity Il
do so.
The postofiice case, which is in tn
hands OF Postoffice Inspector Maxwell
will come before the Federal Court il
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
SUICIDE or 4 sn1nIEn.

Harrisburg. July 10. "A. j. Shepperd,
q private in Co. H, Nineteenth United
States Infantry, with a residence at
GAINESVILLE, o., was found dead in the
Columbus Hotel this morning, having
turned on the gas after he retired last
night,
Shepperd was 80 years old, and had
been in the service q years.
A jury rendered q verdict Of acct :
dental death, but there we're evidences
of suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Cambridge, Md, July 70. Harriet
Anderson, colored, was brought before
Justice j. H. 6. Barrett this afternoon,
charged with the abduction of the
3-years-old child of Mary Jeeters,
colored, of Baltimore. The mother of
the child was present at tho hearing
and testified that her son was stolen
five weeks ago and that no trace of
him could be- found until few days
ago when she learned that he had been
seen with Harriet Anderson. She
arrived in town this morning and
identified her son. The Anderson
woman was held for court. She was
also held on the charge of the larceny
of a child's dress from Mrs. Thomas
Stewart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Mardela Springs, Nd, July -. The
Rev. James S. Eaton, who died of
typhoid fever last Sunday morning,
was buried yesterday in the cemetery
at Mardela Springs, the American
Mechanics, Odd Fellows and Masons
participating in the funeral services.
Mr.. Eaton was native Of York county,
Pa, graduate of Princeton Theologi-
cal Seminary and ordained to the
ministry in the Presbyterian Church.
For several years after ordination he
was pastor Of the churches at Barren
Creek Springs and Rockawalkin. For
several years he was principal of the
grammar school at Mardela Springs
and Of the high school in Laurel, Del.
He leaves widow, who was Miss Ida
Vincent of Christiana, DEL, and five
children,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Smyrna, July II. The steamer Coleta,
the first boat to leave Smyrna Landing
for Philadelphia under the auspices Of
the new Farmers and Merchants
Steamboat Co. of Smyrna, was loudly
cheered as she started for Philadelphia
on her maiden trip. She had on board
the largest consignment of freight that
has been carried to Philadelphia for
years. Beside over 1000 bushels of
wheat the Coleta had on board &c
calves, 100 sheep and beeves and an
immense general freight, including
country produce and poultry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
Order of Iron Hail waund Up.

The final payment to creditors of the
Order of the Iron Hall was ordered
yesterday week. Word comes from In
dianapolis that James +. Falley,
receiver of the Order of tho Iron Hall,
has filed his final report, and, by order
of court, the trust, which has existed
since August 23d, 1892. will imme-
diately be closed Since the creation
of the receivership 81, 1916, TT has been
distributed among 40, 600 claimants and
creditors, whose claims aggregated
So, 100000. The cost of the receiver
ship was per cent of the whole
amount of money secured, and of this
per cent went to tho receiver. The
Delaware members Of the Iron Hall did
not share in the receivership about
closed, as they had separate receiver
who wound up the affairs in 1893.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
ODE-P4TRI0TIC.


1.-THE following patriotic ode was prepared
BY the Rev. William w. Campbell for the
Fourth of July celebration at Washington
Heights, this city ---
Great God. whose guiding hand
To this, once unknown land
Our fathers brought,
We'praise Thee for the grace
That, shining on Thy face.
Conveyed them to the place
And freedom sought.
Old Ocean heard Thy voice
And-aiding Thy wise choice
Safe convoy gave.
Unhurt on Plymouth Rock
Landed Thy chosen flock,
Saved was a sturdy stock,
From storm and wave.
In the deep wilderness
Thy hand was strong to bless,
And shelter give.
Grove. Stream and vale gave food,
Harmless the savage stood.
His heart. with awe subdued
That they might live.
When, in the later years, ~.
BY many foes and fears
They were assailed,
Still dauntless, undismayed,
On Thee their brave hearts stayed,
Fen when Thy help delayed,
And never failed.
Concord and Lexington.
Green in the morning sun,
Crimson'd at night,
Warm with quenchless fire
Thrilled every son and sire
Rousing molly ire
For God and right.
Danes prayed and wrought and spun
All day, till set of sun,
And thro' the night
Tulled till the work was done;
Work in Gods name begun,
To last while ages run,
Strong in His might.
Squadrons on land and sea
Moved on to victory,
Sun after sun;
Guided by valor WISE
Sent from a nations rise,
Sent from the upper skies,
To Washington.
4, Rich valleys. radiant heights
Teeming with pure delights,
Sweet freedoms home,
Long bloom this garden fair,
From which life-giviug air
For nations everywhere,
Shall fragrant come.
Land, bathed in heavenly light
Potent with holy might,
Lead on sublime:
Ready to do or bear,
Spotless the robes you wear,
Safe under Heavens care,
Till ends all time,
Lord of all lands and seas,
Bid wars and tnmults cease,
In all the world;
Baptize our stripes and stars
For healing-not for sears;
For peace--Dot wasting wars
To be unfurled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Alexander Hiebe Davidson Of near
this city has been appointed to first
lieutenancy in the Thirty sixth Regi.
ment, U. S. A. Lieut.. Davidson has
served three enlistments in the regular
army as an artilleryman and was in
service in the Philippines. At the
battle of Malinta he was shot in his
side, but kept on fighting until carried
from the field. The appointment was
secured through the efforts of Gov.
Tunnel and Mayor Evan G. Boyd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

The annual meeting of the Harlan e.
Hollingswurth Co. was held on Tues
day week, the following officers were
elected: President, H. 4. Cause; Vice.
President, II. w. Cause; Treasurer,
Samuel X. Smith; Secretary, W. D.
W. Dimock Board of Directors, H. T.
Cause, II. W. Cause, S. X. Smith, T.
jackson Shaw and }. Rodney Cause.
No changes were made among the heads
of DEPARTMENTS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Miss Lizzie 7. Comfy, aged Is years,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Comfy, $40 West Fifth street, died yes
terday week, after an illness Of a
week with dysentery. She was men,
Der of Olivet Presbyterian Church, and
was identified with the young peoples
societies. The funeral took place
Friday afternoon. Services were
conducted at her late home by the Rev.
j. II. Milligan. Jnterment was
made at Lombardy cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

The report for june Of the Philadel-
phia Car Service Association shows
that 122,6sS cars were handled, the
average detention of which was /. 50
days. Only 1882 cars we're detained
over As hours. OF the total number of
cars handled 81, 1903 were on the Penn
sylvania railroad lines, 50, 769 on the
Reading, 3,571 on the Baltimore &
Ohio. 1884 on the Wilmington Il
Northern and smaller numbers on the
other lines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Elkton, Md, July 10. The syndi-
cato which purchased the local tele-
phone is putting it in good condition,
new poles, new lines and new phones
being placed in position in all parts of
the county, and as soon as the line is
completed in Cecil the patrons are as
sured connection with the cities of Bal
timore, Philadelphia and Wilmington,
II
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
KILLED IN A CHURCH.

Allentown, Pa, July 10. - While
waiting for service to begin in the
Mennonite Church at Weissport, last
night, Miss Florence Oswald, aged ID
years, was struck by lightning, and
instantly killed.
Her two girl companions, the only
other occupants of the building, were
stunned, but not seriously injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Henry McCracken, the 1-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. McCraclSen
of No. 1921 French street, was bitten
Thursday week by large dog owned by
Robert Chadwick, living in the adioin-
ing house, No. 1923 French street.
The child's throat and face were LAGER
ated and DR.. Carmichael was sum-
moned and sewed up the wounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

London, Eng, July 13.-The news.
papers here extend tho most cordial
welcome to the Yale and Harvard
athletes, who arrived at Southampton
yesterday, on board the American Line
steamer st. Louis, and who are to 60
into training at Brighton. The papers
express the hope that the visit of the
Americans will be a Success in every
way, except in the contests, where,
however, they admit the trans-A tlantic
university men will give good account
of themselves.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
SENATOR KENNEY'S FATHER DEAD.


Was Fatally Attacked by Paralysis ut His
Farm, Near Laurel. Thursday.
Laurel, July Ii. Samuel Kenney,
ST., father of United States Senator
Richard r. Kenney, was attacked by
paralysis at his farm, five miles from
Laurel, this morning, and died two
hours later. He drove out to the farm
from his home in town, and was as
well as usual when he started.
Mr.. Kenney was about to years of
age. He leaves widow and four sons
Solomon Kenney of Georgetown, SEN
ator r. r. kenney of Dover, s. L.
Kenney of Laurel and Sidney Kenney
of Philadelphia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
LITTLE GIRL DROWNED.
Fell Into the Brandywiue Race at Rockfor,
Last Thursday Morning.

Last Thursday Morning.
Isabella, aged 3 years, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mcbride, fell in
the Brandywino race near the Ran
croft mills at Rockford, Thursday week
about II o'clock, and was drowned.
The body was recovered in about 20
minutes after tho accident and Deputy
Coroner Giles was notified.
The parents of the child live on the
st. Helena Road, short distance from
the scene OF the accident. The father
is employed In the mills near where
the affair happened.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

John Jacoby of this city, who has
the contract for erecting the Albert
Pike monument at Washington, has
completed the foundation and will
finish the granite and bronze work as
coon as it arrives from Italy. The
monument will cost about $780, and
will be very handsome.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

East Side Regular Republicans have
organized under the name Of the East
Observation-Disclosures The officers
are as follows: President, George q.
Byron; Financial Secretary, j. b.
Blackburn; Corresponding Secretary,
Alfred White; Recording Secretary,
William Winthrop; Treasurer, j. ID.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Dover, July 10. John Stay, aged 81
years, formerly a prominent Democrat,
died at the residence of his son. near
Henderson, Nd, this morning. He was
a member of the Delaware Legislature
in 1864, and recorder of deeds for Kent
county in 1871.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Norris G. Coombs, who was sailor
under Admiral Schley at Santiago, has
returned to his former home, in this
city, his enlistment having expired,
and purchased the saloon at Cedar and
Brown streets. Associated with him is
James Ryan, who was sailor on the
cruiser Raleigh during the war.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
TWO BRITISH SHIPS LOST
The Carlisle Castle and the City Of
York Wrecked OFF Australia.
GREW OF THE FORMER Persisted
Captain and II Men of Latter
Are Missing.
ONE BOAT WENT DOWN IN A STORM

Perth, Western Australia, July 3D.
The British ship Carlisle Castle, was
lost in storm yesterday, off Rocking
ham. Tho crew persisted.
The Carlisle Castle, Capt Lindsay,
was of 1,34i tons net register, and left
the Clyde ON March 2lst for Free
mantle, near Perth. Sho was Guilt at
London in 1865.
Perth, Western Australia, July Is.
Tho British ship City of York has been
wrecked of Rottnest Island Seven Of
the crew were saved, but the captain
and IL men arc missing.
The City Of York, Capt. Jones,
sailed from San Francisco ON April
18th for Freemantle, near Perth. She
was built at Glasgow in 1860, and was
of l, 1877 tons net register.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

Harrington, July 12. The family of
John Rose was poisoned yesterday by
with bug poison. One of the children
died, and the others are in danger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20

The Douglass Coal and Coke Co.,
with a capital stock of $500, 900, filed
its certificate of incorporation yester-
day week in the Office of the Secretary
of State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-07-20
"H That Is Warn,
Thinks All So. /"

Thousands are "cold" tn
that they do not understand
the gtoev of health. THIS i'm
plies disordered kidneys.
ffOer, boqvels, blood or brain.
Hoods SarsaparHa makes
"quam - because It gfves
aHquho take 1t perfect health.
Hoods SaaJab0aM
9EllzaasEt9Z5luDd
Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the non.irritatng and
only cathariic TO take with Hood's sarsanariila.