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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
TREcR ar CLAYTON.
Two Sections oil Freight Train Run
Together.


Together.
A freight wreck occurred Saturday
about 3 O'Clock on the Delaware
railroad at Clayton, and as result the
main track and the siding were blocked
for four hours and travel interrupted
The Norfolk and Now York express due
to leave Clayton at 300 O'Clock and
arrive in this city at 4.15 O'Clock
reached here at s. 81 O'Clock. This train
used the side track which was the first
track opened for traffic.
The trouble was caused by the part
ing of freight train and the crashing
of the detached portion into the head
cars, which had stopped. The result
was that five cars were piled in heap,
a twisted and battered mass of iron
and wood, and the contents of the cars
were scattered over the debris. Tho
engineer did not know that his train
had parted and stopped at Clayton for
orders. The conductor had gone to the
Office, when the crash was heard.
Nobody was injured, as the rear flag
man, seeing that the train had parted,
was putting on the brake and was
ready for a jump. The brakeman was
well forward on the front part of tho
train and was out of danger.
Tho siding was in use until nearly
noon, when the main track was again
cleared and travel over the line re-
sumed.
Two tramps are said to have been in
one of the box cars which was wrecked,
but they escaped without being
seriously injured
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
BURGLARS ARE STILL ACTIVE.
They Secure Little of Value Howrver--D
Grsenlenf's aud James Dngan's Visited.

They Secure Lutte Of Value How.ver-Dr.
Grsenienf's aud James Dugan's Visited.
Burglars were busy in the Highlands
and beyond, Friday night About 4. 30
o'clock Friday afternoon, Joseph
Stoddard, who lives opposite the house,
formerly occupied by Il. b. MacNair,
Sixteenth street near Bripckle avenue,
saw two men in the MacNair ward, but
did not think much of it. until after
they had disappeared. Ii is supposed
they went into the house, which is un-
occupied. Word was sent to the police
station. and mounted policeman
appeared on the scene to investigates.
THE two men saw him and they scat
tered and ran towards The Brandywine,
making their escapc. Mr.. Stoddard
thinks he would know the men.
When DR.. r. P. Greenleaf, who re-
sides near the Kennett turnpike toll
gate, arose. Saturday, he found that
his house had been entered in the
night. Three holes had been bored in
n front shutter, and the bolt slipped,
a window name had been broken and
the sash raised. Through this window
the thieves made their entrance and
their exit. They ransacked the first
floor. upsettine things and turning
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
was foun1 ' P''S'"

was found.
;, a reporter Of the Gazatte visited
the Charsha residence on Tuesday
ana asked Mrs. Charsha with refor-
ence to the analysis. She said that
she did not know whether it was poison
or not, as she had not learned the
result OF the work of DIR. Smith. She
declined to talk for publication, saying
that she had already talked enough,
Dr. Theodore Becker, who made n
slight test of the powder and the candy,
ON Friday, when they were taken 10
him by Mr.. and Mrs. Charsha, was
seen by reporter Tuesday and asked
about the rest He stated that he did
not say, as was reported, that 1t was
poisonous. He hardly considered his
test as detailed enough to warrant that
statement; but ho had tasted both the
powder and the candy, and the effect
on him was to make him dizzy and to
affect his nerves. The taste seemed
somewhat metallic. He SAYS he advised
Mr.. and Mrs. Charsha to take the box
to DR.. Frank Roop Smith for eyamina-
tion.
Should it appear that the candy and
powder contain poison it will yet RS
main to be seen whether criminal
charge could be sustained. From what
has been learned, there was no name of
a person on the wrapper, so that it
might be very difficult to bring any
crime home.
At 2 o'clock Tuesday Detective
Witsil submitted to Deputy Attorney
General Cooper the result of Chemist
Smiths analysis of the candy sent to
Mrs. Charsha. Mr.. Cooper said to
the Gazette reporter that he did not
deem it advisable to mako the result Of
the analysis public ut this time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
FIGHTS FOR LIFE AT REHoBoTH.
The surf Was High and Several Bathers
Were Carried Out by the Undertow-
Saved After Heroic Struggles.

The surf Was High and Several Bathers
We're Carried Out by the Undertow-
Saved After Heroic Struggles.
Street and Sewer Director William
Simmons and Frank A. Mitchell of
this city and DIR. y. d. Robinson of
Georgetown had narrow escape from
drowning ut Rehoboth, about noon
Sunday. While they were bathing
they wore surprised by an unusually
high wave, the undercurrent of which
carried them out into deep water.
They were rescued by friends. Mr..
Mitchell, who was in the most serious
predicment, was almost exhausted when
he was carried to shore, but revived in
about half an hour,
Several other People, some of whom
were strangers to the Wilmingtonians
were washed out by the same wave and
kept out for some time by the strong
undercurrent, but all were brought
safely to shore, although several were
in drowning condition and were
resuscitated with great deal of diff,
Guilty. While one man was lying on
the beach apparently dead and several
of his friends we're working with him q
life-guard nut in an appearance and
applied violent treatment, which proved
effective. He took the man by the
heels and gave him hard shake, which
caused him to vomit copiously, and
relief followed.
A Wilmingtonian who was there at
the time says there was much ex-
citement, as it was at first supposed
that several of the bathers would be
drowned. The waves we're exceedingly
high and during portion of the day it
was unsafe to venture in the water.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
MURDER or ACoIDESE.
Joseph Pounds Found Fatally Wounded
Near Railroad tracks.


Elkton, Nd, Aug. 81. A report
spread over the Eighth district, yes
terday morning. that Joseph Pounds Of
Conowingo, had been murdered along
the track OF the Port Deposit and Col
umbia railroad. near that village, at
late hour Saturday night.
He was found by his nephew, young
man named Burrows, lying near the
tracks, in dying condition, with
large cash in the top of his head.
Burrows ran for help, and the unfortu-
nate man was carried to the tool house,
ands DIR. Fisher of the Seventh district
sent for. He rendered every possible
medical assistance, but Pounds died
about O'Clock yesterday morning.
1t was shortly after s O'Clock when
Burrows found his uncle, and about 20
minutes previous to that passenger
train passed up the road, but the engi-
neer and fireman say they did not
notice any one when they passed that
point. 1t is believed he had laid down
along tho tracks, and when the train
was passing by, he was suddenly
aroused, and jumped up and struck his
head, causing the fatal wound. An in
quest will be held oyer the remains
this evening, at the home of his brother
in-law, Thomas Devonshire. Mr.. Pounds
was stonemason by trade. and was
unmarried and about so years Of age.
He lived with his sister, Mrs. Burrows,
mother of the young man who found
him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
FRANK GAMBLE DROWNED.
Third Member of Bis Family TO Meet d,
Tragic Death within About Two Years.

Third Member of Bis Family TO Meet "a
Tragic Death within Abont Two Years.
Frank Gamble. aged 10 years, the
main support of his already thrice
bereaved mother, Mrs. Annie Gamble
OF No. 40S Union street, was drowned
in the Delaware River near Penn s
Grove on Saturday night, His body
was found Sunday morning. Two
years ago this summer, Robert Gamble,
brother of Frank, was killed on tho
railroad at Chester. Seven months
ago, the father, Robert F. Gamble,
was whirled around shaft at Beaden-
kopf'Smorocco factory, and died two
weeks later of his injuries. And week
ago yesterday, Mrs. CANDLES babe was
buried.
Frank met his untimely death while
out boating He, Thomas Farley and
others. members OF the Franklin Out
ing Club, went to Penn s Grove Satur-
day evening to remain until Monday.
About 1l.30 o'clock Saturday night
Farley and Gamble started in boat
Tor the grove. A twitting remark was
made to which Gamble replied: "If
BUNK can't swim I'll save him or
drown trying. Bunk is Earley's
nickname. A little later, CANDLES
oar floated away from the boat and
Gamble reached for it twice the second
time losing his balance and falling
overheard. He called for help and
Farley Jumped oyerboard and caught
him. Then Gamble turned on Earley
and they had a struggle and both went
down. When they came to the surface
again Gamble seemed to realize what
he was doing and said II think can
swim to the boat Bunk. You strike
out and I'll follow" They started for
the boat when suddenly Gamble sank.
His companion was too much OK
hausted to make further effort for him
and even had difficulty in reaching the
boat which had fioated 100 feet. He
had cried for assistance while trying
to save Gamble but received no answer.
He returned to shore and told the
party there of his companion's fate.
The body was recovered early Sun
day morning by William Lewis and
Patrick Long of this city and was
brought over on the Ulrica. The news
of her boys death prostrated Mrs.
Gamble and DIR. John Q. Fahey was
summoned to relieve her. She has five
young children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

SEPTEMBE Err TRIAB LIST.


The trial list for the September term
of Superior Court, which will open on
Monday, September 18th, has been
issued by Prothonotary Woolley. Only
five cases appear on the list for trial
and argument. They are James F.
Lawless' administrator VS.. Pusey &
Jones Co. William Buckworlh. d. b.
a., VS.. Frank Shreeves, p. b. r. !;
William Craig VS.. Benjamin f. CHM !;
New York Life Insurance Co. VS..
Samuel Slesinger and Alexander JAS
lowsky; Julian u. Janiver, garnishee,
d. b. a., VS.. Arthur r. Kee, p. b. +.
The argument list has &c cases, of
which the following are the divorce
suits: Mary L. Primrose VS.. Henry
Primrose, Lottie W. Beerbrower VS..
William Beerbrower, Margaret M.
Baldwin VS.. Joshua Baldwin, Lillian
E. Bennett VS.. William h. Bennett,
Carrie A. de Shazo VS.. Joseph b.
dc Shazo, Mary A. Walls, VS.. William
S. Walls, Lottie G. Middleton VS..
James Thomas Middleton, Lucy A.
Bartlett vs. George l.. Bartlett. Lille
Mclaughlin VS.. Samuel Mclaughlin,
Sibyl Ida Swartz VS.. Samuel G.
Swartz, Mary E. Hammond VS..
William Hammond, Addie V. Supple
VS.. George W. Supple, Wilford L.
Smith VS.. Ella 1. Smith.
The judges assigned to sit in the
September term here arc Chief Justice
Charles b. Lore and Associate Justices
James Pennewil and William II.
Boyce. Judges Grubb and Srruanco
are the alternates.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
WHY THE MAYOR RESIGNED.


G- LIE tihrke OppOsed TO the action OF the
Dover Town Council Relative to the Pro-
posed Electric Light system.
Dover, Aug. 10. As vet, Il. L. Clarke
has not told the public why he resigned
the mnyoralty, but his friends say he
vacated the Office because he was on
posed to the action of Town Council
relative to the electric light system to
be introduced here.
The electric light project had been
discussed for several years, but nothing
was done in the matter until six
months ago, when the Legislature au
thorized the town to establish an cleo
trio light plant. At present, the town
is lighted by gas, furnished by the
Dover Gaslight Co., of which ii. A.
Richardson is president.
Mr. Richardson was asked yesterday
what effect the introduction of electric
lights would have upon the gaslight
company. He replied: 1.-THE price Of
gas has been reduced, and, if the town
should be lighted by electricity, it
would affect the gasliRht company very
little, if any. If the electric light
plant were used to compete with gas,
the town and citizens would profit by
using gas, because further reduction
will be made in its price, a reduction
which electricity cannot touch. The
present price of gas is 81. so per 1000
feet, and befoae winter it will be re-
duced to 81.
Mr.. Richardson offered to buy all the
bonds issued by the town, but, not
having mado bid in proper form, his
proposition was not accepted.
When asked if he thought an elec.
trio light plant would pay in Dover,
Mr.. Richardson said: mo. Some
years previous to the death Of my
father, A. b. Richardson, we consid-
cred the ACCESSIBILITY of erecting such a
plant hero, but, after the closest scutiny
of every detail, found it would not pay.
The charter granted to us many years
ago to establish the gas plant author
lied us to establish an electric light
plant here at any time Ii an electric
light plant is established here, Dover
will encounter the same disadvantage
that Smyrna, Middletown, New Castle
and other towns have experlenced-th the
uncomfortable expense of operating the
plant. In these towns, changes have
been necessary to reduce the running
expenses, the citizens obiecting to pay
ing the exorbitant taxes. I"
1u5 lOWD SDuuCll CiblIuS tudb lHb
electric light plant could be operated
on $1,000 or $500 per year, but Mr..
Richardson says it would cost at least
So, 800.
AT present, the town is paying the
gaslight company 81, 500 for 70 lights.
Tho Council contends that this number
is insufficient, and is opposed to the
gaslight company furnishing % addi-
1...I 1. ..L L. Ia ,..I
for $500 or s7O0 The gaslight company
claim that this would bo saving in
the end, while the town expects to
reap the benefit arising from the use of
electric lights in dwellings and busi-
ness houses.
The bids for electric light bonds ad-
vertised for some weeks ago have been
rejected, because they were not in
proper form, and new bids, TO be re-
ceived on September I'd, have been So.
lIcited
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

alleged snhsme by Which Virginia shippers
EYnde NnIarinarY ExamInnIinn.


A West Chester special says: DIR.
Leonard Pearson, the State veteri-
marian, together with Detective Wells.
has for more than two weeks past been
making personal Investigations of sus-
pected cattle smuggling along the
boundary line between this State and
the States of Delaware and Maryland.
1t is stated that hundreds of head of
Virginia cattle have been herded over
the boundary line into Pennsylvania
by night in ordeer to evade the ex-
animation of the veterinary inspectors
as prescribed by law.
This practice is calculated to greatly
interfere with the agricultural depart
ment in its efforts to stamp out tuber-
culosis and DIR. Pearson is determined
that it shall be broken up. Complaint
has been lodged against one Of the
alleged principals, and il Is stated that
he will be vigorously prosecuted in the
Quarter Sessions Court of this county,
The smuggled cattle, it is alleged,
have been repeatedly exposed at public
sale, and in order TO procure evidence
several head were purchased by de-
tectives of tho Agricultural Depart
meDt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

One of the doube-truck cars of the
Wilmington and Chester line, No. 36,
was derailed shortly after 10 O'Clock
Monday morning at Fourth and Market
streets. After the front trucks had
passed over the switch leading to the
West Fourth street tracks the switch
jumped, throwing the rear trucks off,
and as the rear end of the car flew
around it came very near striking q
young girl ard would have struck her
had it not been for the good hesdw ork
of the motorman in bringing the car to
standstill. There is network OF
tracks at the corner and the car men
worked for about 20 minutes before the
derailed car was righted. In the mean.
time about 15 cars were stalled. Matters
were Strengthened out by Car Dis
patcher Schlipf.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

United States Engineer Raymond
Monday opened bids for the removal of
the wrecked schooner Addie Ludington,
which was sunk by collision in the
Delaware Bay, near Brandywine Shoal.
These proposals were submitted: In
ternational Wrecking, Salvage and
Submarine Co., Atlantic City, sll5 4;
Charles W. johnson, Lewes, s279 !:
John L. Mills. Camden, $3.50 The
bids will be forwarded to Chief of
Engineers John M. Wilson, at Wash
ington, with recommendation that
the contract be awarded 10 the Inter
national Co. The Ludington was run
into and sunk on June 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

Rachel Brown. Annie Brown and
Ella White, the owners of farm in
Honeybrook township, Pa, have in
stituted an action against the VIII
mington & Northern Railroad Co. to
recover sl50 damages. The plaintiffs
allege that the employees of the rail
road company nealigently burned a
quantity of rubbish along its limo in
Honeybrook township. and that in so
doing they set fire TO the grass upon
the Brown White farm, burning over
six acres and destroying a number of
fine fruit trees The plaintiffs are
represented in this action by G. Wesley
Talbot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
RELIEF foR poRTo nicAss.
Food aud Other supplies sent From Phiia-
delphia Tuesday Morning,

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. %. The
United States transport Panther, with
a cargo of 800 tons of food and other
supplies for the storm sufferers of
Porto Rico, the contribution of the
people of this city, sailed at $50
O'Clock this morning for San Juan.
There was quite crowd at tile wharf,
to wish the transport Godspeed. Among
the throng was Mayor Ashbridge, chair
man of the Porto Rico relief committee.
The cargo is valued at $50, and
consists of 200 cans of condensed milk,
3.661 sacks of -four, $40 barrles of -four,
200 bags of hominy, 200 BARRELS Of rolled
oats, 100 bags of barley, l25 bags of
green peas, $50 bags of pea beans, 500
cases OF tomaotes, 600 bags of rice, 300
kegs of nails, 40 barrels of pork, l5
barrels of beef, 300 cases of corn, l22
barrels of crackers, 25 barrels of salt,
100 cases of biscuits, 80 barrels of pret-
zels. one case of beef extract, LEGO
yards OF cheviot, $4,000 feet of lumber,
10000 yards of gingham and consid-
erable quantity Of ready-made clothing
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

Says the West Chester Local News !:
The oats crop of the present season has
gladdened the hearts of the farmers
and they are recovering from the sad
ness into which the partial failure of
the crop of wheat plunged them. The
wheat is the only crop in this section
which has suffered to any great extent.
All other grain, fruit and vegetables
wilN yield well, in fact much better
than for several years. Just now the
oats crop is being threshed and the
yield is developing into splendid one,
especially in this immediate section of
the country. Reports are coming in of
plenty of yields OF ca bushels to the
acre and none are falling below GO.
The corn will be fine when cutting
time comes. The rain came at just
the right time to work great good, and
it destroyed the effects of the droutk
except upon the whoat, to improve
which it came trifle too late.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
QUARREL ENDS IN MURDER.
willard Dunn Shot and Instantly Killed by
James Hemons.

Salisbury. Md, Aug. 2l.-A murder
was committed at Bivalve in Yadkin
district, this evening, about O'Clock,
particulars of which were received here
by telephone. The principals in the
affair were James Hemons, aged 90.
and Willard Dunn. aged 30--both
white men. The report from the scene
of the tragedy says that Dunn had
beaten his wife, some days ago. and
that she had left him and gone to her
parents, in Virginia, leaving behind
her two children.
A day or two ago Dunn took one Of
the children and went to Crisfield,
leaving the other child with the
family Of Hemons. Dunn returned to-
day, and went to the home of Hemons
to get the child, when Hemons refused
to yield custody, and quarrel ensued.
1t led to blows, and the father of
Hemons also took part in the fight.
Young Hemons drew his revolver and
shot Dunn, one bullet piercing the
heart and another the head. Dunn
died instantly. Hemons was arrested
Immediately, and word was sent by
telephone to States Attorney Rider,
in Salisbury, who ordered Hemons
brought to Salisbury tonight. His
arrival is expected about midnight.
The affair has caused much excite
ment in Bivalve.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

While the Reilly Lyceum parade was
passing Seventh and Tatnall streets
on Wednesday night week boy named
Adams, living on Fifth street between
Poplar and Lombard. was attacked by
a crowd of young negroes, one of whom
drew a razor and slashed him across
the face, cutting deep cash from the
forehead to tho chin. He was attended
by DIR. Becker, who placed l3 stitches
in the wound. He will probably be
disfigured for life. According to Adams
he was watching the parade when white
and colored boys started a fight He
was running away from the fight when
he was attacked
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

Chief of Police Dolan is handicapped
at times by tho fact that reward5 for
the recapture of people who have es-
capped from New Castle Jail are offered
by the sheriff instead of the county,
and when the sheriff goes out of Office
the reward becomes void. The chief
sometimes receives tips after sheriffs
Offering rewards are out of office, but
as there are 10 rewards in effect can
accomplish nothing. He thinks the
money should be offered either by the
county or the State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

Two valuable horses owned by Thomas
Lindell were killed by lightning Mon
day on his farm near Glasgow. Tho
horses were standing under tree at
the time and after the storm were
found one lying across the body Of the
other. The lightning made hole in
the body of one of the horses as large
as q PERSONS head. Several other
horses which were nearby at the time
were badly frightened and scampered
off
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24

While Mrs. Sarah Baker. aged AZ
years, of No. Sl1 West Seventh street,
was on her way Saturday evening TO
make call, she became i'll in the
street. She was taken to the house of
Palrolman Harry Rice, No. 1881 West
Seventh street, where she died in
about ID minutes of heart trouble.
Her husband died several years ago.
She leaves three children, Mrs. William
Gibson Of Philadelphia, and Mrs. J.
W. Bowers and Earl Baker of this city.