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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Charles f. Gross Found at Water and
Market Streets With His Pockets Rified.
Charles E. Gross, who lives in the
lower part of the State, came to Will
mington today week with considerable
money which he had earned by fishing
in the vicinity of Penn's Grove, N. j.,
expecting to take some home with him
in the evening. During the day he
purchased some clothing and made
other preparation for the trip home.
In some manner he fell in with
coasters and during the night was
found by Officer Tucker, in an appar-
entity drunken condition, lying on the
pavement at Water and Market streets.
His pockets were turned inside out and
his money, amounting to about S14,
was gone.
Who committed the robbery is not
known. He was taken to the police
station on the charge of drunkenness,
but when the case was explained next
morning Judge Ball allowed him to go.
Very little is known about the case,
but it is suspected that the highway
men administered doze of knockout
drops.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
FRIEsDs, soHoOL.
Catalogue Issued for the Next school year
List OF Instructors.

List OF Instructors.
The 1S99-1900 catalogue for the
Friends School, Fourth and West
streets, has been issued. 1t is an at
tractive and well.printed book and con-
tains much information for those in
terested in the subject OF education.
The next school year at the institution
will begin on September 18th, 1899,
with tho following instructors;
Principal, Herschel A. Norris, A. M. ,
tPrincetonl, Latin; Caroline Ladd
Crew, A. B. (Smith), in charge Of
girls high school, English and Ger
man; George W. Gordon, A. b..
(Princeton). in charge Of boys high
school, French and Greek; Bertha l..
Broomell, B. S., tSwarthmorel, mathe-
matics: Frances H. Pogle, tSchool OF
Oratory, North Western University,
reading and elocution: Levi S. Taylor,
B. s., (Swarthmore), gymnasium
director for boys, science and mathe-
matics; Clawson S. Hammitt, free
hand and mechanical drawing; Anna
Mary johnson, in charge of boys gram
mar school; Mary jackson Hopes, in
charge of girls grammar school; Laura
Augusta Yerkes, B. E., and Mary Will
son Pyle, primary school; Ida Manson
Kimball, (Hailmann Training CLASSY,
kindergarten and training class; Allen
Latshaw, tDrexel Institutel, manual
training J. Evelyn Egbert, secretary,
gymnasium director for girls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
HOSPITAL FoR INSANE.


|iOnthly Meeting of >ths Trustees Today
Report of the Superintendent.
Tho monthly meeting of the trustees
4 the Delaware State Hospital for the
Insane was held at Farnhurst Thursday
EOrning, DR.. Black presiding. The
ply absent member was Paris L, Car
NILE Of Frederick.
The supsrintendent's report showed
\ persons admitted during the month,
|ne greatest number in one month
Ence the founding Of the institution.
leo males and four females were dis
|aarged The population at the pres
|,nt time is 161 males and 118 females
mount received for the board of
PATIENTS, $3.50.
aegary & Son were granted the con-
aacts for the furnishing of 50 iron
edsteads at "a. 25 each, and like
lumber Of antiseptic fibre mattresses
s347 each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

.Ialcori ssponuence OF Gazetfe and Journal
Bridgeville, June 3.-.Not including
Lday's shipments, which will be about
cars, % cars of straw berries have
E,sn shipped from this station this
rsek, Never in the history of the
Eawherry business have one week IS
Ibipments been as large. Monday was
M banner day, when 30 cars were
aided, containing 2S7, 700 quarts Of
rnwberries.
Great work is required ut the station
b handling such a large shipment OF
bres, and the scene there is one Of
N greatest activity. Hundreds Of
ngons loaded with Strawberries fill
|rery available space in the vicinity,
Mile the berry solicitors, buyers,
fheir clerks and Others move quickly
Ebout among the wagons. Most Of the
berries have been sold at tho station
Mis- week and, when the farmer drives
' b. the buyers are soon climbing upon
he wagons, the berries are inspected
lpd an offer is made. The bidding at
lines becomes spirited, but such was
Dot the case this week., After the
berries have been purchased, the farmer
Il directed to q car "down the track, "
b which floats certain flag. This is
h prevent the berries being put in the
srOng car. From the long line of cars
being loaded, flags float of nearly every
nuntry. Near these cars, are many
refrigerator cars. in which ice is being
but, many men being employed for the
purpose. The refrigerator cars Of three
nmpanies are used this season, being
boz more than last season.
While the berries have been un-
Eually fine, the farmer has received
|TEy little money. This has been the
Ibig" week, but nearly every day the
berries would not command more than
|hOn 2la to 5 cents per quart at the
|iAtion The majority of the berries
Brought 3 to 3l4 cents per quart. The
|Hrenses are liz cents per quart for
|having the berries picked, and about
|hree quarters of cent for the package,
Paving the farmer a very small margin,
pit including the cost Of cultivation
pod other expenses. But while the
hrmer has received little, the picker
|hs made considerable, as the berries
Pave been both large and plentiful.
|le and one-half cents per quart being
Iaid, many pickers make from 50. so to
! day. For gathering the berries
p Monday alone, the pickers in this
|cinity received "a, 200; and for the
Peek about $40. 900 has been paid out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Penn's Grove, n. j., june 2. Capt.
Belford G. Wood, while down the bay
fishing for sturgeon, was caught in u
severe storm. His little schooner was
dragging its anchor and was about to
be dashed on a dangerous reef. when
the anchor held fast, and the schooner
rode the storm out safely. 1t was found
that the anchor had caught in heavy
iron ships anchor chain. Over 100
fathoms Of the chain was recovered and
then with the aid of tugboat huge
ships anchor, weighing five tons, was
raised. The cable and anchor are
almost new md are valued ut nearly
$1,000. They bear the mark Lopez. p"
and wore probably lost from an English
built vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

AT the last meeting of the Board OF
Trade the substitution Of the name OF
j. p. White, as representing tho Balti-
more 4 Ohio Railroad Co., for that Of
James f. Higgins, general freight agent,
caused some surprise. Mr.. Higgins
has for several years paid the com
pany's dues to the board. Recently
Mr.. White was appointed commercial
freight agent for this territory and
being in higher authority it is his duty
to look after such matters. Mr.. Hig-
gins has not been changed in his posi-
tion with the company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
TaE CHICAGO PLATFORM.
william ). Bryan Says 1t Was Written for
All lime.

Louisville, Ky, Juno 1.-The ban
quet of the Young Mems Democratic
Club, given last night in honor of
Judge James p. Tarvin, did not come
to an end until nearly 3 O'Clock this
morning. The toasts were not reached
until after midnight, and the 300 guests
would apparently have been willing to
remain until daylight had not W. J.
Bryan's departure on q O'Clock train
compelled an adjournment.
Mr.. Bryan responded TO the toast
1.-THE Democratic Party In his
speech, he touched on the Chicago
platform in his usual strain, saying it
was written for all time, and not for
one campaign, and that more votes
would be lost by changing it than
would result IL left as it is.
Charles K. Wheeler of Kentucky
Judge Sterling B. Toney of Louisville,
David r. Murray of Kentucky, ex-
Gov Altgeld of Illinois and Hon.
George Fred Williams of Massachu-
sets also smoke.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Isnac W. Hallam, of No. lila West
Eighth street, employed at the office
of tho Western Union Telegraph Co.,
Third and Market streats, left his home
in street car Saturday morning to go to
the Office and when nearing Third street
he prepared to leave the car. In doing
SO he slipped and fell out on the Bel
giaD blocks. Fortunately, the motor
man had received the bell and the car
was slowing down and he was not
pitched with the same force that he
would have been had the car been
going at full speed. AS it is he is suf-
fering much from the bruises on his
body and head. He remained at the
office
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
AuTomArIc FIRE AprAnArUs.



One of the neatest and most complete
fire alarm sounding boards in this city
is that in the enginehouse of the Fame
Fire Co., on Second street between
Shipley and Orange.
The board is about 5l5 feet in width
and about feet high. On the left
side of the board is tho first alarm in
dictator and on tho right side is the
second alarm indicator. The board is
of oak, handsomely finished, and the
ground work is black, with the names
and numbers in white, making q neat
effect.
Beneath this is the electrical indica-
tor, the gong, the telephone box,
Delmarvia system, No. G66, and the
automatic door trip. There is also q
controlling switch by which the doors
can be locked or unlocked. 1t is so
arranged that the doors can be thrown
open from five different places in the
building. One place is near the sound
ing board, another at the stairway, an.
other In the bunk room, another at tho
stable and another in the hallway. The
controlling battery is in the basement.
The outfit is the work of President
Brand. who has for years taken an
active interest in the welfare of the
company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
MEAT HIGHER.
Wholesalers Advance tho Prices ant
Retailers May do Likewise.

WHOLESALERS Advance the Prices and
Retailers May DO Likewise.
The butchers in this city are COM
planning about the great advance in the
prices of meats. The retail prices have
remained the same, hut the wholesale
prices have advanced. The greatest
advance is on lambs. Edward j.
Comegys of Second street market yes
terday stated that the advance was 81
per 100 pounds during the past month.
In beef tho advance is $3.50 and in
veal 80.
j. Gibbons, dealer in salt meats,
stated that tho prices in smoked and
salt meats have advanced from three
to four cents per pound and the dealers
will be compelled to raise the prices or
quit the business.
With tho fresh meat dealers the
troubles would not be so great were
they not compelled to compete with the
SINNERS, some of whom sell inferior
grades of meat and pay no rent or taxes,
while the butchers in the markethouses
are under heavy expense.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Reading Co. Contenpiates nm Advance Next
Month and Another In September.

hend1ne 70. COhtemptutos mn huNhuce NeAt
Month and Another in September.
At meeting Wednesday week in the
Office of the Reading Coal and Iron Co. !,
in Philadelphia, it was agreed that the
price of coal for this month should
remain the same, but that the price
will be advanced % cents per ton on
July LIST, and an additional advance
will take place on September LIST.
Inquiry among local dealers has
ELECTED the information that they do
not expect to advance the price at
present and that the price will not be
advanced during next month, but there
may be an advance over the present
prices about September lst.
MIR. Bve of the Charles Warner Go.
stated this morning that he thought
the action OF the Reading Go. was to
learn the septimen: among the coal
merchants and that the object is for
the purpose of increasing trade,as it is
very dull at present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

George G. Doto, foreman in the
machine shop of the p, w. Il B. rail
road in this city, has been appointed
foreman of the erecting shops, to fill
the vacancy caused by the DEATH of
William Fl. Mooney. Mr.. Doto entered
the service of the company as an ap-
prentice in 1866, and has been one of
the most trusted and able mon in the
shops. During the illness of tho late
foreman no filed the position with
credit. The men in the shops are
greatly pleased over the selection.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
mUsr supPoKr ms wiFE.
w Williams of CIayn,ont Directed to Pay
Mrs. Williams SIS n month.

| "fss Withutt Tlo " fouth.
The General Sessions Court Saturday
beard the case of j. P. Williams Of
Dhymont, charged by his wife. Annie
n, with non-support. According to
lhe testimony Mr.. Williams has been
|Fing for sometime in what was
lrmerly the ice house on his place,
Fhle his wife has been living in the
hansion house. Until recently Mr..
Filliams had been paying money to
is wife. The court directed him to pay
Ter sl5 month.
George H. Freeman, colored, charged
Fith non support, was released under
lis own recognizance until the next
BERN. 49,
The Superior Court read its opinion
20 the question decided today week
o the case of the Arlington mills judg-
|bent, the gist Of which was that Har-
pan 4 Knowles, representing the Greers,
hould seek remedy in the Court OF
Ihancery instead Of a court of law.
The court sustained the demurrer To
DE third count in the narr in the case
Massey's administrator VS.. Mitchell
Thomas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

The late Rev. Stanley #. W. Symonds
was boarder at Mrs. Phoebe Matlack's
house. Ninth and West Streets On
hearing of his death, the boarders and
the Matlack family contributed toward
the purchase of modest tribute of re-
spect, consisting of 30 roses, en-
blematical of the years of his life, and
these were placed on the caslSet pre-
vious to the funeral obsequies yester-
day
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
WALTER BACON THRASHEn.
soundIy Cbastis-d by George Bratton for
Alleged Improper Conduct.

Walter Bacon, who has given the
police much annoyance recently, is
carrying a badly disiigured countenance,
the result of sound thrashing adj
ministered early last night week by
George Bratton, in front of Mr.. Brat
toms residence, at Sixteenth and
Market streets.
Whom Mr.. Bratton was seen Thursday
he said Bacon came to the fence which
surrounds his residence last night
week and after being denied adj
mittance made n beastly exhibition of
himself in the presence Of Mr.. Bratton' s.
family and numerous other people.
This angercd Mr.. Bratton, who gave
Bacon thrashing he will not soon
forget,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

FATHER WRIGHT's ESTATE.
It vii goto Harry Laurens Bacomb, VIII
Was AN Actor.

Was an Actor
Philadelphia, Pa, June 3.-Father
Wright, for many years rector of the
Roman Catholic Church at Media, Pa. i,
died three weeks ago, leaving an estate
valued at IS, 800. Search was made for
will. and one was found, con tanning
a number of requests. but the writing
was unsigned. Accordingly, under the
law, his estate reverts to his nextsof
kin.
Harry Laurens Bacomb, formerly
an actor, is now an inmate of the
Forest Home. in this city. He is a
first cousin of Father Wright, and had,
during his life, maintained the most
friendly relations with the priest. Ba-
comb has been an inmate of the home
for ~ years. since he lost both his feet
in railroad accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
mAAn ED Nv His sLEEH.
''snry Fox Aroused From his SAUNDERS b.
Falling DDwhstntrA

snry Fox Aroused From his SAUNDERS ny
Falling Downstairs
Henry Fox of No. 300 Townsend street
iad most peculiar accident Thursday
EIGHT, but, fortunately, the result was
Ieta serious as it might have been.
he arose from his bed while asleep
|nd,, without waking, walked to
ne head of the stairs and fell all the
Pay down.
The fall aroused him and the mem
yrs Of his family, who summoned DIR.
bryan. The latter made an eyamina-
lOn and found that no bones had been
|IoSen and the injuries, which are
aiehy bruises and cuts, are not serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
DEATH or RECTOR sYMoNDs.
Expired Yesterday Week at tho Homo,
Datntc uosntt,tl of puaumonta.

Expired Yesterday Woek at tho Homeo-
Dathic Hospital, of Pneumonia.
Rev. Stanley f. W. Symonds, rector
of st. Michael's Episcopal Church, died
yesterday woek at the Homeopathic
Hospital, of acute pneumonia. He
became sick several days ago and was
moved to the hospital on Monday week.
Mr.. Symonds became rector of st.
Michael's Church about Easter. Pre-
vious to that time he was rector of the
church at Kenneth Square. During
the blizzard he caught cold and was
not in good health when he came to
this city. He at once engaged in active
work and had succeeded in winning
the esteem of the people of his parish,
and was rapidly building up the church
when he became sick. He was about
30 years old and was u native of Nova
| Scotia. He was educated at King IS
College, in Halifax, where his brother
and mother reside.
At meeting of the clergy last night
week, after the services at Old Swedes
Church. the following was adoptsd:
| Resolved, That in the death of the
Rev. Stanley F.W. Symonds, the rector
of st. Michael's Church of this city,
the clergy now assembled to take action
concerning 1t, seriously deplore the loss
OF one who had strongly commended
| himself to our affectionate respect
because of his earnest conservation of
his gifts and requirements TO the
services of his Divine Master and the
welfare Of his parish.
Resolved, That we assure his family
and congregation of our hearty sym
pathy with them in the bereavement
which has SO unexpectedly befallen
them, and of our fervent prayers for
Gods comforting blessing upon them. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
WILMINGTON AND NORTHERN
w RAILROAD COMPANY.

TIME TABLE, IN eHect May Hun IS3I.
Trains leave Wilmington French street stl-
tiUpl Tor lsemerc June. MonNhanin Winter
thur 6uyencourt Granogne Cossart Chsdd's
Ford Junction. Pocopson. West Chester, En-
breeville, Mortonsine, Coatesville, and inter-
mediate stations. daily, except sunday, at $50
a. NJ. Is aud '.bJ u. M sunday only, SOS
o, Ll.. e. Is and $50 y. IN.
For i aynesDnrs junction. Springfield aud In
termediate stations. daily, except sunday. at
.-e0a. M. 2.lb and 40 p. ~. sunday only ~
Eos a. M, Els ard 4. on. m.
For Joanna, Birdsporo, Reading ani inter-
mediate stations. daily. except sunday, Mt ~
q, IN. and . p. NJ Sunday only. 5, 8 o IN.
a, q, MoCAIisLANp. BoWNEss BRIGGS,
Superintendent Gen. Pass, Ags.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
Killed sitting on the Tracks.

Elkton, Nd, June 1.-Beniamin d.
Byrd, a colored porter on tho Pullman
car Tourist, which was attached to q
was killed tonight by the Washington
and New York express, southbound on
the Philadelphia, Wilmington Il Balti.
more railroad, while sitting on the
southbound track.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08
LAYTON IN COMMAND AT MANILA.

Manila, Philippine Islands, June l,
800 p. m. Gen. Lswton has been
given command of the defences of the
city and troops forming the line around
Manila, which will be his division.
Gen. Macarthur commands the out
lying garrisons and the troops holding
the railroad and river.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Willard X. McCready, who was re-
ported killed several weeks ago, is alive
and well. He is at Manila. Last Mon
day week his parents, Mr. and Mrs John
McCready, received letters from him
notifying them of his whereabouts and
his health. He has been promoted
since his arrival in Manila.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Charles Carter Of No. 2l18 Market
street fell down the bank where work
is in progress at Market street bridge,
Friday morning, and cut his right hand
with glass. He was attended by DIR.
Shortlidge and afterward sent to tho
| Delaware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

The following officers were elected at
the meeting of Washington Lodge, A.
+. A. NJ, tonight week: Worshipful
Master, W. +. Thielman; Senior
Warden, +. E. Beck; Junior Warden,
j. Y. Jones; Treasurer, Mordecai
Barnes; Secretary, Henry McNeal /;
Trustees, j. P. Edwards, Jr., W. II.
Morford and L. Hoffman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Coroner Dugan of Philadelphia held
an inquest today week in the case of A.
Leslie Beleviile of New York, who was
found dead in his room in the Hotel
Scott ON Tuesday night week. The jury
rendered verdict Of death by suicide,
committed by means of laudanum
poisoniug.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Willard Salisbury has been appointed
commissioner to take testimony IN the
divorce case of Bennett VS.. Bennett,
and Modford H. Cahonn has been ap-
pointed TO take testimony in the case
| Of Middleton vs.. Middleton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Smyrna, june 3. Harmony Lodge,
A. n. A. M, has elected the following
officers: W, NJ, A. L. Hudson, ,Jr. S.
W, Clarence B. Raymond: J. W.,
Hirons Denney s., George ID. Steven
son; t., Josiah d. Evans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

A new vocation for girls in this city
has been found at the works of the
Malleable Iron Co. During the past
week IA girls have been employed in
the manufacture of cores for castings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Funeral services were held over the
remains, Friday morning. The clergymen
present were Bishop Coleman. Arch
deacon Hall, the Revs. II. W. Gun
bingham, II. Ashton Henry, X. j.
Hammond, M. b. Dunlap. E: X. Mil
Ter, Harry Ransom of Buffalo and N.
ID. Van Syckel of st. Marks, Phila-
delphia. The church was filled, those
present including st. Michael's par
ishoners and a number of former
Pensioners from out of the city. The
Day Nursery children were present in
body.
Bishop Coleman ofiiciated. The open
ing sentences were said by the Rev.
Mr.. Cunningham and the lesson was
read by Archdeacon Hall. An address
was made by the bishop, who said in
opening that it was departure from
his custom to say anything in addition
to the inspired words of the service,
but he had been requested to say few
words. He spoke Of his affection for
the young clergyman whom he had
known for number of years, having
ordained him deacon and priest. 1t
seemed providential that he had come
back to end his ministry in the diocese
in which he had begun it. He had
devoted himself to the welfare of the
people.
The bishop expressed sympathy for
Mr.. Symonds' family and parish. He
urged the congregation not to feel dis
heartened, but to renew their spirits
in thinking OF his steadfastness and
devotion. The 'clergyman's life had
been fruitful, although quiet and I'M
ostentatious; by earnestness and dill
gence he. had accomplished a great
deal.
The Holy Communion was celebrated,
the Rev. Harry Ransom, former rector
of the church, acting rs celebrant. The
music was sung by members of the
choir of the Church of the Annuncia-
tion, Philadelphia. Organist Dereef OF
that church being the accompanist.
The body will be taken to Nova
Scotia for burial.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-06-08

Hardroclss- do you call your
two sons Alpha and Omega?
Bullion--Because they have never
been able, so far, to make ends meet
Chicago News.