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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
THE REVOLT OF FRICASEED MAN.
Philadelphia North American.

Philadelphia North American.
Here ia warm weather topic that
may be discussed without beat or
undue strain upon the intellentuals.
Shall man be permitted to go about in
public in his shirtsleeves in compara-
tive comforts
There appears to be no good reason
why one-balf, even the worser half, of
the human family should be forced by
the DEGREES of fashion to encase itself
in three or four thicknesses of cloth
when one is more than enough for
comfort and ample for decency or
rational propriety. A man In shirt
waist is no more undressed than a
woman in the same attire, yet the sar-
torial conventions are such that man
without coat is considered insult
tciently clad to appear in public
places and even feels the same sense OF
embarrassment that he experiences
when he dreams that he las attended a
theatre party in his night-shirt
But there are signs that downtrodden
man is on the eve Of revolt and is about
to assert his Independence and his right
to be as comfortable as the unfair sex.
The arrival Of the masculine shirt
waist is imminent. The garment Of
common sense has made timid and
tentative appearance, and IL the women
| can only be persuaded that the golden
| rule is valid in the matter of clothes,
it will take its proper place in society.
| The only active opposition to the
masculine shirt waist that has been
reported was made by woman. A
correspondent writes that he went into
restaurant last Tuesday attired In
a white silk shirt, linen trousers, belt,
&C., and feeling that he was clad not
| onlysensibly but neatly and becolniugly.
Behind the cashier 8 desk was woman
| in shirt waist, and she informed him
sternly and reprovingly that men were
not permitted to sit at the tables with
out their coats. We presume the
crushed man went out, bushing
furiously and feeling as de trop as il
he had been caught at pink tea with
his hat on.
Evidently it is IN to the submerged
sex to make a campaign for equa
rights. The tyrant woman wears hel
hat IN church, at the theatre, at tht
table, and, for all we know, when sh,
goes to bed, while man is hardly FER
mitted 10 keep his head covered on thu
street. Woman clothes herself accord
ing to the weather and her own fancy
while man is forbidden to shed his use
less and burdensome duds when it il
cruelty to animals to compel him t,
wear coat. If the miserable creatur,
has the spirit of a mouse, he will get |
shirt waist and defy the tyrant.
However, this topic is developing
possibilities of heated discussion tina
should not be encouraged in thi
weather, and 1t seems advisable Il
POSTPONE the uprising Of the swelterinI
slaves Of fashion until cold wave get
here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

The temperance press is emphasizing
the danger to the home in the use OF
medicines which are loaded with
whisky or alcohol. In this respect, as
well as in the remarkable character of
their cures, DR.. Pierce's medicines differ
from other preparations. DIR. Pierce's
Observation-Disclosures and Favorite
Prescription" contain no alcohol,
whisky or other intoxicant. and are
equally free from opium, cocaine and
other narcotics. Every family should
have a copy of the Peoples Common
Sense Medical Adviser, sent absolutely
free, Jon receipt of stamps to nay ex.
pense of mailing only. Send q one
cent stamps for the book in paper
covers, or 81 stamps for cloth binding.
Address DIR. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N, z.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


Properties in the City which Have
Changed Hands During the Past Days.
The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded at the City Registry
Bureau during the past few days:
tract of land on the causeway, be-
tween Market street bridge and the
forks, by William L. Hawkins and wife
to William NJ. Meters; dwelling on the
north sido of Thirteenth street between
French and Walnut, by William P. Mo-
Cornell and wife TO Annie Postles ;
west side Of Laurel street south Of Del
aware avenue, by Emma S. Stapler to
John A. McAlister; north side Of
Seventh street west of Bayard avenue,
by Mary E. Piper TO Frederick Kelnle
dwelling on the north side of Fifth
street between Washington and Jeffer-
son, by Margaret Benson to Susanna
Pyle; west side of Tatnall street be-
tween Fifth and Sixth, by Francis Nc.
Closkey and wife to John McCloskey
west side of Scott street between
Fourth and Fifth, by John W. Prattis
and wife to Abigail Speakman; No.
1916 East Fourteenth street, by L. T.
| Grub and wife to Margaret W. Jester.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
TERRIBLE DEATH OF
REV. H. Y. NORMAN
He Was Stripped by a Chinaman'S
RstinuG and Tfthered to a Stake.
FLESH PIERCED WITH TRIDENTS
Molten Lead Thrown on His
Nude Body.
CUT TO PIECES AFTER sTRANGLING

Victoria, B. O., July l9.-Advices
received from North China contain par
riculars of the awful torture inflicted
ON the Rev. III. v. Norman, who, with
the Rev. @. Robinson, was among the first
of the American missionaries to become
victims Of the Boxers. A correspondent
writing from Tientsin June It'll says
some refugees who had arrived there
gathered from Chinese CHASTITY details
Of the torture inflicted on Mr.. Norman.
1t seems that be fell into the hands
of Ii, the head man of little town
near the Anglican mission, where he
and Mr.. Robinson had their headquar-
teis. Ii had short time before lost a
sen in quarrel Between Boxers and
Christians when the converts had
driven off the Boxers from the mission,
and he vowed vengeance This he
took in horrible manner when Mr..
Norman was thrown into his hands.
After his capture by the rioters, from
whom Lii took the captive, the mis-
sionary was stripped by the retinue Of
Lii, and collar of iron fastened on his
neck. A short chain was attached,
and he was tethered to stake. The
Chinese men, women and children tn en-
poked sharp sticks into his flesh, and
jabbed him with tridents. When be
sank down. weak with loss of blood ant
half crszed by the awful torture, b,
was unable to get upon his knees even
the chain being made too short, ant
he was strangled slowly. Molten leat
was then thrown on his nude body, and
as he writhed in agony, he was stabbed
to death. His body was cut to pieces
Mr. Robinson, the other missionary, wa
slaughtered without lingering so lonI
in agony. He was cut down by mob
and hacked to pieces almost instantly
A number of the mission converts wer
slaughtered. Some were asked to recant
and those who did SO to save their live
were saddled and bridled, and force
to crawl to the temple idols.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

New York, July 20. Hugh W.
Adams, dong business under the firm
name of Hugh W. Adams Il Co., whole
sale dealers in pig iron in this city, to-
day made an assignment, for the benefit
of creditors, to William g. McAdoo.
The company has rating Of $50, 900 to
S75, 600 in the mercantile agespies.
Ironton, o., July 20. The Amos &
Davis Iron Co., which operates the
Versailles furnace, has applied for a
receiver, and K. S. Culbertson has
been appointed. Inability to meet
obligations was given as the cause.
No statement has been made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
LARGE FIGURES IN COUNTY EXPENSES.
Great Increase in Item of Repairs Clean
ings from Auditors Reports.

Great Increase in Item of Repairs
ings from Auditors Reports.
Among the large figures in the county
expense account for 1899, as shown in
the report of Auditors Philip =.
Churchman and Charles @. Kurtz are
those for the county prison, the trustees
of the poor, public buildings. main
tenance Of oauseways and bridges,
interest and redemption Of bonds.
One of the items IN the county
prison account is for board Of prisoners,
for which the sheriff received SIG, i54.
Convict labor, salai les and other items
bring the total, on the Jail account, to
500, 2l4.60. The increase over the
previous year is about 81, 200.
The trustees of the poor received
500, 906. 50 for maintenance of tine aims
house, support Of inmates, &c.
For repairs and improvements to the
Court House, Jail and bridge houses,
fuel, &C., the sum of SIT, n was
expended. This amount Is just about
81, 600 more than was expended in the
previous year under the same heading,
an increase of about 20 Fer cent. The
names of Robert Barnet, William
Moore, George W. Phillips and Patrick
Fahey appear rather frequently in the
list Light, power and water at Court
House and hi idges cost 81, sos. Is, about
$1,000 more than ia the previous year.
For the maintenance of causeways
and bridges, total of s62, 43l. 80 was
expended. or this amount, Whining.
ton the Second and Third districts,
Mealey's and Gallagher's districts, got
S32, $3.50. 40. Lynn's district, the First,
got $40, 696.07; Whites the Fourth,
So, 377. 81, and Soott's, the Fifth,
So, 1888. 98.
For interest the Levy Court spent
s2S, 075.50, and for the redemption o.
bonds, S65.S00
Court expenses, which include Z
dozen items, aggregated. SIT, $50. 81
about Sl60 more than In 1893.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
MADE A GRAVE BLUNDER.

London, Eng, July 10. William
Waldorf Astor has apparently reached
the conclusion that he made grave
plunder when he publicly insulted
Capt. Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne.
Today, Mr.. Astor published in his
newspaper, the Pail Mall Gazette, the
following:
1--WE desire to express regret that a
paragraph which appeared in this
column July I'd with regard to the
presence of SIR Berkeley Milne at Mr..
Astor's concert the preceding Thursday
evening should have been published
under a misapprehension of the exact
circumstances. Explanations of com.
plete categorical kind now show thai
Sir Berkeley Mines presence was due
to a misunderstanding that entirely
atsolves him from any intentional dis
courtesy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
DEATH OF NELLIE GOUERT.
Popular Young Woman Does Not Long
Survive AN Operation.

Popular Young Woman Does Not Long
Survive AN Operation.
Miss Nellie Gouert, eldest daughter
OF Oscar o. Gouert, paying teller Of
the First National Bank, and Mrs.
Gouert Of No. 1921 West Eighth street,
died Wednesday week in Philadelphia as
the result of an opei alton. Miss Gouert
went to Philadelphia on Monday to
prepare for an operation which was
found to be necessary, and Wednesday
the operation was performed by DR..
Price. A telegram received by Mr..
Gouert about l o'clock in the after
noon indicated that the patient was
doing as favorably as could he ex-
pected. But about ). 80 O'Clock he was
summoned to his daughters side. She
died in the early evening.
The young woman was in her 25th
year. She was very popular, of q bright
and cheerful disposition and had wide
circle of friends. She was a member
of Mrs. Jennie Creamer's class in
Grace NJ. E. Sunday school. Her
mother has been seriously i'll and both
her parents are sadly Frustrated by her
death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
CITY FINANCES.


Council Pays Back the $4,000 Loan
Secured From the First National Bank.
City Council, at its meeting Thursday
evening, drew an order for $40, 400 in
favor of the FIRST National Bank,
being the amount of the money recently
loaned the city by the~bank, With
interest The lean amounted to $40, 600.
City Treasurer Hamann reported a
balance Of S73, 554. 50 10 the First
National Bank to the credit of current
expenses; also, that his receipts during
the week were as follows. From Tax
Collector Sayers, sl5, 1876: Collector
Lewis, s31. Cos; City Auditor Pyles 500.
Bids were received for furnishing
about 700 tons of bituininous coal to
the crematory during the year begin
ming August lst. The contract was
awarded to John NJ. Solomon, at $751; 20
per ton for Georges Creek coal. For
other kinds he bid az follows: 50. 70.
So. 50, 81. 30 and 50. TO- Joseph II.
Gooding bid S3.ll for Big Vein
Cumberland coal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
A PLUCKY RESCUE.
stationmaster Brison Saves Two Men From
Being Killed.

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Being Killed.
Col. Thomas B. Brison, stationmaster
at the r., W. & B. railroad station,
made heroic rescue and saved two
negroes from being ground to rioces
beneath the wheels of Philadelphia
and Washington local train at the
station shortly after 10 O'Clock Friday
morning. The negroes. one OF whom
was blind, acted as ii suffering from
heat prostration, and stood about the
station until after the train had started
to leave the shed, when the blind man,
assisted by his companion, attempted
to board a passenger coach.
Col. Brison started toward the men
and attempted to keep them from dan
ger, but one of them had hold of the
hand rail with one hand and with the
other caught hold of the coat lapel of
the stationmastcr. The latter held onto
his man and prevented him and his
companion from going down between
the steps.
Finally the train was stopped and not
a moment too soon, as the strain was
beginning to tell upon the station
master and he was enable to break the
hold of the negro. Had he let 90, th ere
is probability that the negro and
himself would have gone beneath the
train. When the train stopped the
negro who could see boarded it and til.
blind one was helped aboard by the
statlonmaster.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
GEORGE CHANGE BURIED.


Last Rites Held Over the Body Of the Dead
Labor Leader.
The last rites over the body of George
Chance, in life Philadelpia's foremost
labor leader, were performed Thursday
morning with solemn requiem mass at
st. Francis Church, after which the
ipterment, which was attended only by
the family, took place at Northwood
cemetery. Previous to the services in
the church the body lay in state at his
late home, No. Ss4 North Twenty sixth
street, where hundreds Of representa-
tives Of organized labor called to pay
their tribute of affectionate respect to
theif late leader. There was a large
delegation present from Typographical
Union No. 2, of which Mr.. Chance was
a member, and in which he had held
many positions of honor, including the
presidency.
The Amslgamated Lace Curtain
Operatives Association, the United
Labor League and the Upholstery
Weavers' Union were also we'll repre-.
sented. The floral offerings included
tributes from Hoiseshoers' Union No.
&, Typographical Union No. 2, the
MachinisJs' Union and the United
Labor League.
After the absolution Father Kava-
nagh, the celebrant of the mass, de.
livered brief address in which he
spoke feelingly of Mr.. Chances de-
votion to the principles OF organized
labor, and the unselfshness of his en-
deayor to benefit his fellowmen. The
| Fall bearers were Edward Moore,
Clinton Rogers Woodruff. John Evans,
j. j. Keegan, p. J. Mcclure and
Jefferson Smith. Resolutions of sorrow
over the loss the workingmen have sus
tanned in the death Of Mr.. Chance have
already been passed by the Anal
gamated Association of Journeymer
House Painters and nearly every othei
union in the city will take simila,
action.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

A meeting of the Board Of Pharmacy
was held in this city Thursday, every
member being present except G.. ID.
Sypherd, whose time had expired.
Elmer Outten, VINO succeeds Mr..
Sypherd, was present An election OF
officers was held and resulted as fol-
lows: DR.. j. s. Prettyman, DR.. presi-
dent; DIR. Haines, ice-president;
Erdman Hoffman, secretary and treas
urer. The board instructed the secte-
tary to add few names to the list
already in the hands Of attorney
general for prosecution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
SAVED FROM DROWNING.


Young John Bennett Had Close Shave In
Red Clay Creek.
John Bennett Of near Gieenbank had
a narrow escape from drowning on
yesterday week. With other boys he was
bathing in Red Clay Creek, which is a
very popular swimming place for the
boys Of that neighborhood. Two of
his companions took him we'll out in
the stream and left him to himself in
the deep water.
Young Bennett could not swim and
he sank. He came to the surface and
sank again. One of the spectators says
he went down four times. Be that as
il may, Clifford McElwee saw the boy
abont to drown and caught him and
brought him to shore, where he re-
coversd from his experience.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
oyercome In the Surf.

Ocean City, Nd, July IS. - Mrs.
Walter j.. Elliott Of Easton was over
come in the surf at Ocean City today.
Mrs. Elliott came from Easton with
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew excur-
sion. She was in the water with her
husband and remained for longer
time than usual battling with the surf.
1t was not noticed that she was
overcome until she began strangling
and wildly struggling. Her husband
reached her and brought her to shore.
A number of Easton people began to
restore her By rubbing and exposure to
the air. Mrs. Elliott regained her
strength rapidly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
T----------T-------
As CHINESE SAY 1T.
Meanings of Some Words Spoken by th
@ Orientals.

Meanings of Some Words Spoken by the
Orientals.
The following glossary, published in
the London Daily News, may be found
useful in following the troubles in
China.
Chifu, project.
Chihtai, governor general, usually
intrusted with the affairs Of two pro-
yinces.
Chun Chi, the grand council of state.
Chung Tang, grand secretary of
state, six in all.
Comprador, the chief Chinese en-
ploye in foreign firm. He acts as in
termediary between the foreigner and
the pative.
Fan -Kwei, the Chinese name for for
eigner literally foreign devil"
Flu, a prefecture.
Futai, governor of province,
Ho, river.
Hslaug, village.
Hsien, a district
Hu, lake.
Kiang, ariver.'
Kiao, a sect.
Kotow, an act OF prostration de-
nanded in former times OF foreign
enjoys.
Ii, Chinese mile, equal to third Of
an English mile.
Shan, mountain.
Sheng, province.
Tael. one and third ounces OF silver
in weight The general standard o.
value throughout the Empire.
| Tao, a group Of depar tnents.
Ia ,tai, an intendant of such groul
| OF departments.
Tsung- IL Ysmen, the Chinese Foreign
Office, founded ia 1861 after the treat,
OF Tientsin.
Yamen, an official residence.
Ye Ho Chuan the secret society gen
orally known as the Boxers, litei al !,
Righteousness, Harmony and Fists.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

The all-blaek hat is one Of the most
valuable of summer possessions. 1t sets
off and balances certain fiimsy but
fashionable materials. and Isl at MI
times appropriate, whether for walking
or driving, for maids or matrons. The
black hat of the moment is wide OF
brim, which turns down over the hair
in the back and scoops somewI,a t
in front. 1t is trimmed with large
fluffy bows of mousselino de sole, chen
ille-edged, and the most I ooq,ietisn,
place on the extreme front edge Of the
brim one or i've pale crush roses that
slightly droop downward. Harper !
Bazaar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Dover, July 20.--Jacob ii. Adams,
aged Sc years, parliamentary of Sussex
county, died at Georgetown yesterday
of Bright's disease. He was appointed
parliamentary in 1897 by Gov. Watson,
and his term would not have expired
until 1909, as provided for by the new
Constitution. HIS successor, however,
who will he appointed by Gov. Tunnel,
will serve only until January LIST next.
a parliamentary will be elected in
November,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
TWO HUNDRED KILLED OR INJURED.

Yokohama, Japan, July l9.-Mount
Azuma, ncar Bandaisau, which was
the scene of volcanic disaster in 1888,
broke into eruption July 18th. Two
hundred persons were killed or injured.
Several villages were engtlfed by the
streams Of lava from Mount Azuma, and
great damage was done in adjacent dis
tricts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

The marriage OF Miss Lulu Cox to
Clarence q. Conner took place last night
we, week at Asbury NJ. +. parsonage.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. f. 2, Harris. MIR. and Mrs.
Robert Conner attended the bride and
groom. After the ceremony reception
was held, at which relatives of the con
tracing parties were present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
SILL IN FIELD.

George Il. Townsend Denies Story That He
Withdrew From Prothonotaryship Nomi-
nation.
Every Evening, July 10th.
George L. Townsend of Odessa writes
to Every Evening to deny the announce
ment made yesterday that he had with
drawn from the contest for the Repub-
lican nomination for parliamentary Of
New Castle county.
The announcement was printed upon
what appeared to be good authority,
on the subject and according to him, he
is still in the field.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

Louis Vannatti of Mexico has ordered
lotion ice machine from the Remine.
ton Machine Co. He has been in tins
country for several weeks and looked at
20 ice machines OF different makes,
selecting the one made by the local firm
as best suiting him. Raphael Qintero,
former Wiimingtonian, and DIR. } ulian
Qintero are associated with Mr.. Van
patti in business in Mexico.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
Complain ofTurhpike.

There is talk of AN application for a
commission to condemn the Philadel-
phia turnpike, complaint having been
made OF the condI ton of the road bed,
with its ruts and loose stones. Those
who have to use the road are much
displeased that they have to pay toll
and yet have such bad road to travel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
RESCUED FROM DROWNING.

Two Young Men Have Marrow Escape at
Rising Sun.
Leonard Hall and Charles Wood mar
rowly escaped drowning in the Brandy
wine at Rising Sun, last week. While
seated on a rock near shore they sud-
denly slipped off into deer water.
Their cries for help brought young
man name Wilson to the rescue and he
succeeded in saving them as they were
going down the second time. Neither
could swim.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26
Archbishop of Duhnnun.

Paris, France, July 0--The fact of
the appointment of the Rt. Rev. John
Joseph Keane, formerly rector of the
Catholic University of America, at
Washington, as al chbishor of Dubuque,
Ia, is confirmed on tho authority Of
Aichbishops Ireland and Kahn, who
are now in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Doyer,July 90. The Delaware Button
Co. of Wilmington, which has capitsl
stock OF s5o0,09o, filed its certificate of
incorporation here yesterday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-26

Is a boys mother his father when she
Is sigher?
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