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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14

Statistics presented by DR.. Samuel
W. Abbott, secretary OF the Massa
chusetts Board OF Health, show that
diseases are growing less dangerous to
human life. The hygienic condition
of the people In that State was better
last year than at any previous time for
half a century. There were fewer
deaths, by 1868, from infectious dis
eases, than during the previous year,
though the population In the mean
time increased from about 2,6l0, 600 to
about 1865, 900.
The number of deaths frorn diph-
iberia decreased one-half, scarlet fever
more than one-half, the deaths from
consumption were about five per cent
fewer, and there were only about hall
as many deaths from measles as in the
former year. The death rate was re.
duced to eighteen per thousand, whereas
it has been at about nineteen for hal
a century. There was slight increase
| in the number of deaths from certain
diseases, including typhoid fever
whooping-cough, and cholera infantum
DIR. Abbott attributes this decrease il
the death-rate Ito various CAUSES, suci
as improved sanitary conditions
stricter quarantine regulations and ;
better understanding generally of til,
various diseases,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14

Water works costing s17,o0 will
built at Crisfield.

Water works costing $1,000 will be
built at Crisfield.
John Fl. Chapman has bought the
Marley farm, near Leeds.
The Presbyterians will erect a 1000
Sunday. building at Salisbury.
Levin B. Disharoon has bought the
Robins farm, near Snow Hill, for So, 900.
Work on the Centreville branch OF
the Queen Anne's railroad will begin
this fall.
The citizens of Salisbury have pre-.
sented nickel plated nozzle to the
Pocomoke City Fire Co.
In q driving accident, recently, Mrs.
Michael Trego of Northeast had log
and two ribs broken, and Mr.. Tregc
had hip fractured,
Henry N. North, son of the Rev
Joseph B. North of Snow Hill, was
drowned at Humacao, Porto Rico, dur
| ing the recent hurricane.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The Building Renewed ana Now n Fin
structure.

The Building Henewou anu NOW rine
structure.
After a general renovating, remodel
ing and repairing, the First Freshly
terrain Church building is practically
new. The outside color has been changed
from dark green to yellow, which adds
greatly to the brightness of the ex-
terror. Tho painting was done by
Keenan, Bros. New colored windows
have been placed in the front and also
in the tower, by the trustees of the
church.
The interior of the building has been
beautified, the auditorium being one
of the prettiest rooms for worship in
the city. The ceiling and walls have
been painted light butt, with a two
foot lilac border. The lower. part OF
the wall has had very beautiful
stenciled border placed around it. This
work was designed and executed by
John X. Kelley and Otto Miller
The seats have all been repaired and
upholstered, the latter being of heavy
| red tapestry. This work was done by
| NJ. Megary & Son. The carpet is a
heavy red figured Brussels, to match
tho upholstery of the seats. 1t was
furnished by John b. Taylor. en-
The church will be lighted by cleo
tricity, William L.awton having fur
nished the fixtures. At each end OF
the room, there is cluster of 10 lights
each, and when lighted will be very
attractive. New gas fixtures have also
been placed about the walls TO be used
in case of emergency.
Several new memorial windows have
Just been placed in the church. On the
north side. the windows arc to the
memory of Benjamin and Rebecca
Chandler, the subject being THE SER
mon on tho mount" Another ono is
to the memory of Charles Truman and
Anna Eliza Wallace, the subject being
"The amounting at Bethany" the gift
OF their son, Howard L. Wallace. One
was presented by the Sunday schoo
Association to tho church, subject
Christ in the temple. ~ Also stained
glass window by the Christian En-
deavor Society. Another one to thu
memory of John NJ. Bernhardt. tn,
gift of the choir, Of which Mr.. Bern
hardt at one time was the organist.
The Eipe organ has been thorough,
| oyerhauled by John Brown, ind il
now practically new instrument. Tn
oustido woodwork has been painted /
| light pink, with gold trimmings. TIL
pipes are OF blue stencil work. designe'
and painted by Miss Bella Bonner ant
John.R. Kelley. The interior OF tn
! edifice has been painted pink witt
gold trimmings to match that of tn
organ.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
MONEY FoR FLEE COMPANIES.
semi-Hnnual Appropriations MADE by City
GDuuctl.

City Council Thursday evening and
paid the semi-annual Fire Department
appropriations and salaries as follows:
Phoenix, Washington and Weccacoe
companies, 50, 800 each; Water Witch,
$1,000; Friendship, Reliance, Della
ware, Fame and Liberty companies,
81, $50 each Chief Sasse, $500; Assist
ants Joyce and Purcell, 500 each.
City Treasurer Hamann reported
balance to the credit of current ex-
penses amounting to S1S7, 637. IA, of
which S53, 153. IA is in the Union
National Bank and S33,621 in each of
the four depository banks; also a park
land fund of ST., 534. 50 and the follow
| ing receipts during the week: From
Tax Collector Sayers, $1,000; Collector
Lewis, s1,03S; Union National Bank,
Sl13.7S, interest; Treasurer Kent OF
the S. p. G. A, s3l.50, receipts from
the sale and redemption of animals
captured during August; Building
Inspector Cassidy, Sl49, fees for
August; City Engineer Boughman,
S54. As, fees during August. The Board
uf Education was allowed its aEpro-
priation for September, sl2, 800. Of.
The following reports for August
were received and filed: Building
Inspector Cassidy permits issued, 33 ;
value of building operations, s9l, 069
fees collected, sl49; Superintendent
Cannon of the weight Of
garbage consumed, 1,ss5.02 pounds
coal used, 300. 400 pounds; days in
operation, 81; Milk Inspector McEyilly
4inspections, POT; quarts inspected,
1920; cautionary notices, 10; diaries
inspected. II; Oil Inspector Kelley
gallons inspected, 10, 450.
President Alexander reported that
while on the excursion given to the
delegates of the electrical convention
during the day he had received as 9
gift from G. f. Macdonald, city
electrician of Ottawa, Can, badgt
representing the coat-of arms Of the cit.
OF Ottawa. 1t had been given to hin
as the chief representative OF the cit!
in the absence of Mayor Fahey, witt
was detained in town on business. B.
a vote of Council he was permitted tt
retain it,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14

Delaware Bank Receives four Three Dollar
Notes for Redemption-AT Ten Dollar Btli.
The National Bank of Delaware has
received for redemption from PARTY
in Lancaster. Pa, four SO notes OF the
Delaware Bank issue of July It'll, 1924.
The notes are in good state of pre-
servation and bear the signatures of
Joseph Baily, president, and Edward
Worrell, cashier. They were made
payable to l. Erskine or bearer. II
the signatures are correct the notes will
be redeemed. They mark back to the
days of State banks, for there were nc
national banks as at present consti-
tuted in those times.
What might be termed coincidence
in connection with the foregoing is tn,
fact that Henry l.. Evans Friday dis
played $40 bank note of the issue o
October 18th, 1875, by the 'Delawar,
Bank. That was the year of the bank
formation. Joseph Tatnall, as presi
dent and John Hayes, as cashier
| signed the note, which was payable t
s. p. Moore. This noto is cancelled
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Quarterly msoting at Grace Church Thurs
day Afternoon.


The fourth quarterly meeting of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of Wilmington Methodist churches, was
held in Grace Church Thursday after.
noon.
The treasurer's report showed de-
cided increase along all lines, some
thing over 5000 for the quarter, and
when all money is in will amount TO
nearly $3.50. The recording secretary,
Miss Carrie Brown, was surprised on
being made a life member by her
auxiliary at Union Church, paying $40.
The corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Emma Shilling read an interesting
letter from Miss Matilda Spencer, the
missionary on home leave, who is doing
good work. The district secretary read
a report of the quarters work. She
called special attention to the great
| desire that some consecrated young
woman be sent to Folt's Mission In.
stitute in HeIkimer, N. Y, to finish
in Biblical work and methods for
special missionary work.
| DIR. Grise of Union Church was
| present and spoke Of his visit to
Chinatown and other places, and the
great need of the home and foreign
forces interlocking hands. DIR. Murray
of ST. Paul's was also present and
opened with prayer.
The mite box secretary. Mrs. Camp.
bell, reported large number of boxes
out in the State. The reports of aux.
Hilary presidents were very encouraging.
The amount of money being raised ant
new work taken up is cause for grea
rejoicing.
Miss Carrie Brown is the delegat,
appointed to attend the annual brancl
meeting in Scranton, Pa, October 4th
9th and 9th. The annual election o
officers resulted in re-electing the sam
officers, as follows: President, Mrs
Annie Irwin; Recording Secretary
Miss Carrie Brown; Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. Emma Shilling Treas
urer, Mrs. Addie Mendinhall. Mrs
Josephine Campbell was reappointe
mite box secretary.
} Miss Kemp furnished music and Mrs
Belt furnished flowers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
A CIRCUS RIOT IN CHESTER
Wallace Shows Attacked by a Mob d
DiSorderly ToushS, Last Week.
SHOWMEN REPLIED WITH SPIRIT
Police Have Trouble In Restor-
Ing Order.
SEVERAL OF THE RIOTERS ARRESTED

The Chester, Pa, Republican report.
lively riot attendant upon tho per.
formance of the Wallace circus, sooI, IN
appear in this city, q, Chester last
night week. 1t says.
"Some toughs, who desired to wit.
ness the performance without paying
for the pleasure, attempted to steal
under the tnnt, on the Seventh STRAIT
side They were foiled in this attempt
by the employees of the circus, who vera
detailed for this duty. The circus men
drove the fellows OIL rather roughly,
and becoming enraged the toughs ran
to the tent and tried to cut the canvas
and ropes. They were driven off again
and enraged at their defeat, told
pitiful tale of unprovoked attack by
tho circus men. New recruits Joined
their ranks until about 500 men and
boys were gathered on the bank throw.
ing bricks and stones at the circus men
and into the tents of the main and side
shows.
1.-The circus men armed themselves
with clubs and fell on the crowd Of
mischief doors. The fight had now
become general and oaths and curses
mingled with the groans of those who
had been hit. The show men were
triumphant and drove their assailants
down the bank. The mob then ran
across the street to Harmonic Hall,
where pile Of broken and whole bricks
had been thrown. They started to
throw these across the street into the
circus tents Even after the arrival Of
the police they could not be dislodged
from their position, and the officers OF
the law had difficult job in quieting
the disturbance.
The police could only make very few
arrests, as they were unable to tell
who was throwing the stones. Three
young boys were taken to the station
house and were given a hearing. Ths
boys we're: William Moore, William
Davis and James Vance. The charge
against all the boys was disorderly
conduct Mayor Jetferis suspended
sentence, but cautioned the boys thai
the officers would receive orders that il
they saw any one of them out late al
night they were to be arrested and thu
sentence given.
I'm the pocket of the boy named
Vance was found homemade billy
1t consisted of q clock weight tina
weighed about half pound, attacheC
, to braided cord.
Manager Hanes OF the Wallac
shows was one of the rioters victims
He was struck on the heart and Of
the legs and had to be carried into hi
tent. A colored man, who lives o
I Highland avenue, was hit on the hea
,, by flying brick while walking u
Seventh street. His head was bad
! cut and he was taken to the City Hal
! where his head was washed AN
! bsndaged. Afterwards he went to d.
. Bryant and had his wound proper
! dressed.
''rhe officers had considerable diff
a Guilty in arresting Harry William
q colored, one of the Wallace showmel
= He was throwing rocks and stones
! the rioters and when told by the of
GERS to stop he struck at one ar
a kicked at another. Four men had
y be called to drag Williams to Il
!, stationhouse =" @
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
SQUADRON REMAINS FOR EXPOSITION:
The Noble War Vessels to stay In the Della
ware Mt Philadeip hia--op of the big

The Noble War Vessels to stay In tho Della
ware ut PhiladeI phia--O Opening of the big
Show.
Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. S.-The
North Atlantic squadron, in command
of Rear Admiral Sampson, will remain
in the Delaware River at this point
until after the opening of the National
Export Exposition, which occurs on
September 10th. This is the result of
an order issued by the Secretary of
War and countenanced by President
Mckinley, who is deeply interested in
the success of the great industrial
show.
The news is most gratifying to tho
Exposition management who mad some
time ago asked the government to so
arrange that the North Atlantic squad
ron might be here at that time. 1t
will be an interesting feature for tho
thousands of visitors who are expected
to attend the opening ceremonies. They
will not only be afforded an opportunity
Of seeing the great peace products OF
| the United States, but arrangements
have been perfected whereby those
from out-of- town will be permitted to
go aboard of the now famous cruisers
and see for themselves the guns and
men which destroyed the Spanish fleet
of Ceyera at Santiago little over q
year ago.
At the same time the League Island
navy yard, where lie some Of the
famous monitors, the flagship New
York, which is undergoing change
of color, will be open to exposition
visitors each day. All the indications
are that the exposition will be success
ful beyond the most sanguine hopes O
its promoters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
EMBEZzLEMENT CHARGED.
Postmaster johnson OF Millsboro Accused
of Misappropriating $3.50. 10.


On warrant sworn out by Post
Office Inspector William j. Maxwell,
George W. johnson, who until recently
was postmaster at Millsboro, Sussex
county, was arrested Thursday by
United States Marshal Short aud
brought to this city, where he was
given hearing before United States
Commissioner Smith, the charge
against him being that he had en-
bezzled >S236. 10, money belonging to
the government, while postmaster of
the town. District Attorney William
Michael Byrne conducted the prose-
cution. Postoi1ice Inspector Maxwell
was also present.
johnson pleaded guilty and waived a
hearing. He was held in $500 bail for
the next term of the United States
Court, which will convene on October
10th.
A few weeks ago Post Office Inspector
Maxwell visited the postollice at Mills
boro, then in charge of Postmaster
George W. johnson. Upon making an
examination of his accounts the in
spector discovered that Johnson S
accounts did not correspond. There
was shortage of S236. 10.
The inspector Immediately notified
Representative Wagoman and Robert
g. Houston, two of Johnson's sureties,
of the condition of affairs at the Mills.
boro postotfice. johnson was relieved
of duty and the postolfice was placed
in charge of another man, who wa:
Johnson's predecessor. johnson wa:
| then given chance to make good the
shortage, but failed TO do so. In
spector Maxwell accordingly swore GU
a warrant for Johnson's arrest.
| Postmasters in charge of fourth elias
postoffices are obliged to make MONTH.
returns Of their sales of stamps, as VOL
as the receipts from money order
issued. If they have $50 on hand the.
are obliged to deposit the money, blu
in no case can q sum less than $50 b
deposited. IL a postmaster makes
return that he has $50 Oh hand tn
postotfice department expects that sur
will be deposited tine next day. Ii tn
postoffice inspector visits the office mex
day and finds that the postmaster ha
not deposited the money and does nc
have it On hand then it is case {
embezzlement. Unless the money
immediately forthcoming the man
generally arrested and his sureties hel
responsible for the amount Of defalcS
tion.
johnson, who is IA Regular Republ
can, was appointed postmaster shol
time ago. The Democrat who precede
him is now in charge of the Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
LETTER FROM MANILA.
Observations of Delaware Boy IN Uncle
SANS ARMY.

SANS Armv.
Isaac Miller, butcher in the Second
street market, has received a letter
from Harry G. Vanderbilt, former
employe of his, who is now member
of Co. +, Sixteenth United States In
fantry, stationed at Manila. In the
letter Mr.. Vandegrift speaks of several
recent attacks on the outposts at night
by members of Aguinaldo's band and
says the American soldiers sleep in
full uniform and with weapons at hand.
He tells of the heavy rains, some
continuing from three to four days
without intermission.
Most of the captured Filipinos are
covered with loathsome sores, and the
United States troops scarcely know
what to do with them, as they are
afraid of catching some of the many
diseases with which they are afflicted.
Some of the prisoners are veritabe
lepers. Mr.. Vandegrift says he likes
the place il it were not for the heavy
rains. He says Manila cigars, similar
to those sold at 10 cents each in ths
States, cost 81 80 per 1000.
Concerning the movements of his
regiment, Mr.. Vandegrift writes al
follows: 1--WE are going to march tc
Caloocan, within a few days and thence
20 San Fernandino, where we hope Il
meet Aguinaldo's men, but l hop'
we will not do what the Thirteenth
Infantry did, drop guns and every
thing and run into our outposts nca
Manila. The American army holds onl,
four provinces out of 81, and will
Aguinaldo's force of 10000 agains
about $4,000 of the Americans, it |
going to be matter of fight, will
much of the odds in favor of tn
negro, as they are acclimated. Fortu
nately the health of myself and th
greater portion of the members of th
company is very good"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14

At2 o'clock Thursday last fire was
discovered on the roof of dwelling on
Water street near French, resulting
probably from the spark of loco
motive. A telephone message was sent
to the Washington Fire Go. and the
chemical engine responded. A 2.05,
however, the blaze had assumed threat
ening proportions and the district com
panies were summoned by an alarm
from box No. 81, at Front and French
streets. At 2. ID O'Clock the fire, which
was found to be on the roof of the
residence of William Floyd, colored,
No. 10T East Water street, was under
control, but the fire apparatus blocked
traffic on the railroad. At tho time tbs
fire broke out Floyd's wife was asleeE
in the second story of the three-story
building, but was aroused.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14

Deputy United States Marshal Clark
libelled the barge Joseph A. O'Brien
at /. Delaware City Friday ON the
suit of the Brandywine Granite Co. /,
which claims s323.6S for alleged viola
tion Of contract The company recently
chartered the barge to take a cargo Of
stone to Norfolk, Va. 1t came to this
port, but left before taking on the
stone and went to Philadelphia. When
the attachment was laid Friday
she was on her way from Norfolk to
Philadelphia with a cargo of 270. 900
feet of lumber. Her agents, M. Nc
Shane & Co., Of Philadelphia, have
been ordered to appear in the United
States Court In this city next Mon
day. John G Clark is in charge OF
the boat and win remain on hoard
until security is given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
SHIELn or RONoR.
New Law Co be Explninra at u Kisssmoeting
September 10Th.

A meeting of the Shield Of Honor,
will be held in Red Mems Hall on
Saturday evening, September 10th.
Supreme Master, Edwin II. Mason of
Philadelphia, will make an address.
Members of the. order from New Jersey,
Pennsylvania and Maryland have been
invited to attend. Grand Master A..
l.. Rawnsley will be in charge of the
meeting. Every member of the order
in Delaware has been invited to par
ticipate. On this occasion the new law
which goes into effect this month will
be explained and all members of the
order who can, should be present. The
Shield of Honor is in excellent con-
dition and all the lodges anticipate
large gains in membership this year.
The next annual meeting of the Su-
preme Lodge will be held in Baltimore,
in June. 1900 A large delegation from
this city is expected to attend. The
membership Of the order is between
5000 and 10000 The death benefits
are $3.50, $500, $1,000 and $1,000. A
sick benefit is also provided for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
Col Albert d. Shaw Elected Commander
in-Chief by AcclHmation.

ih-Chtet ny AcCihmatoh'
Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 7.--Shorty
after the opening of today's session OF
tho National Encampment OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, Judge
Leo Rassieur mot Rossieurl, OF ST.
Louis, Mo-. Withdrew his name as
candidate for the Office Of commander.
in.chief. Judge Rassieu, in speech
that aroused unbounded enthusiasm
among the delegates, declined to op.
posed Col. Albert ID. Shaw of Water
town, N. Y, and requested that ths
vote of the enoampment be given to
Col. Shaw. As he took his seat, after
withdrawing from the contest, he was
cheered to the echo, and cries Of "Ras-
sieur for 1900" were heard in all parts
Of the Grand Opera House. Acting on
the suggestion OF Judge Rassieur, the
enoampment elected Col. Shaw by ac-
clamation. Immediately after his
election, Col. Shaw sent telegram
to his wife, at Watertown, saying
ELECTED by reclamation.
Irving Robbins Of indianapolis, was
elected senior vIce-commander-i in chief,
and M. Minton of Louisville, KY,
was chosen junior vice-c ommander-in'
chief.
William II. Baker of Lynn, Mass,
was elected surgeon general.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14

The members of the Fame and Wash
ington fire companies are delighted
with the handsome nozzles presented
to them Wednesday week by Chief
Grier, Assistant McConkey and A. r.
Lohner, of Salisbury, Nd, a COM
mittee selected by the citizens for the
purpose. The nozzles are of the latest
improved patterns, handsomely nickeled
and appropriately inscribed, showing
that they were presented by the citi-
zens of Salisbury for valuable services
rendered at the fire on March 18th,
1899. They are on exhibition in a
window at the store of q. F. Rudolph,
Fourth and Market streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-09-14
NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION.



secured.
That the Philadelphia National EN-
port Exposition buildings will not be
opened to the public on Sunday has
been definitely and officially settled by
the board of directors of the Exposition
Association.
The board Endorsed the decision. OF
the committee on admissions, which
made the price for entering the portals
of the Exposition so cents for adults
and % cents for children. The com
mittee was granted, however, the right
to make special price of 20 cents for
general admission on special days. 1t
was suggested, hut no formal actor,
taken, that only two or three days OF
each week be set aside as chief ad-
mission days. The committee has this
matter now under consideration and
definite announcement regarding
special days is looked for shortly.
The management of the National
Export Exposition and international
Commercial Congress has engaged
Frederick n. Innes, the celebrated
bandmaster, and his famous 90 to play
at the Exposition for three weeks, be-
| ginning November 18th.