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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
FERRIS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

James M. Bryan Elected n Member of the
Board of Managers.
The managers of the Ferris Industrial
School held their monthly meeting
Thursday afternoon. Chief Justice Lore,
the vice-president, presided. James M.
Bryan was elected a member of the
board to fill the vacancy existing since
the first of the year.
The administration committee was
authorized to enlarge the dam which
controls the water supply and furnishes
power for the electric plant, which
will improve both the lighting and
water facilities.
Some interesting reports were re-
ceived. Superintendent Meserve re-
ported that enough vegetables had been
raised for the institution and ia addi-
tion about $50 worth was sold. TIE
hay and wheat have been harvested, the
wheat yield being $50 bushels from %
acres. According to the physician, DR..
l. M. Finn, there was no sickness
during the month and the boys arc
standing the hot weather very we'll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED.
CoIored Woman Loses Her Life as Result
of Coal Oil Explosion.

CoIored Woman Loses Her Life as a Result
of Coal Oil Explosion.
An explosion Of coal oil at the resi-
ence of Abraham Thomas, No. 1896
Forrest street, Friday afternoon, re-
suited in the death of his wife, Annie,
and injuries to himself and his son
James. Mrs. Thomas was endeavoring
to hasten a fire by pouring oil upon the
burning wood. This caused an explo-
sion, the first effect of which was to set
fire TO the woman's clothing. Mr..
Thomas aud his son went to her assist
ance and both were severely burned on
hands and arms. They put out the
flames.
Mrs. Thomas and the son were taken
in the Phoenix am bulance to the Home
.opsthic Hospital, where the woman
died last night.
On, account of the coal oil explosion
an alarm Of fire was sent in from box
No. 80. The department responded hut
did not go into service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
A LARGE GATHERING.
A Harvest Home at Nyhiteman's Grove
Near Newark.

A Harvest Home at Whiteman's Grove
Near Newark.
Thousands Of people attended the
Harvest Home at Whiteman's Grove,
near Newark Thursday. The speakers
were the Rev. Z. H. DerricKson of
Bellevue; the Rev. Joel T.. Gilfillan of
Newark; the Rev. Thomas N. Ham
mond of Ebenezer NJ. e. Church Hon.
e. D. Nichols Of Wilkesbarre, Pa, and
Major George A. Hilton of Washington.
Music was furnished by the Newark
Cornet band and the Keystone Quar-
tette OF Norristown.
Politicians were prominent, among
them being Sheriff John Il. Taylor and
his deputies, Francis S. Bradley, who
wants to be sheriff, and d. A. Groves,
who wants to be Senator; Receiver of
Taxes Horace q. Rettew. Recorder of
Deeds Delaware Clark, Frank L. Speak
man and George I. Townsend, who
want to be prothonotary; Joseph f.
Martin, DIR. Columbus Henry and Julian
O. Walker. @ So,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
BIG" THURSDAY AT BOWERS.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Aug. 10. - Yesterday was
"big" Thursday at Bowers Beach. 1t
is estimated that from 5000 to 10, 600
people were present. They continued
to arrive FROM early Wednesday night
until late yesterday afternoon.
Many politicians were In the crowd,
land they did considerable wire pulling.
The candidates in attendance included
Robert II. Wilson, James A. Smith and
Alexander NJ. DAILY, Democrats, who de-
sire to secure the Democratic nomina.
tion for Representative in Congress.
Friends of Attorney General Robert q.
White and DR.. L. W. Cooper, who also
are seeking the nomination, pulled
wires in their behaf.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
STOLE RIBBON FROM GRAVES.

Two Young Women Captured at the will
inington and Brandywine Cemetery.
The ghastly work of robbing graves
of tributes to the dead has been going
on for some time 10 the Wilmington
and BrandywIne cemetery. Vases,
flowers and ribbons have mysteriously
disappeared. .H
Thursday night Superintendent S. @.
Penrose was rewarded for his close
watch. by catching two we'll known
young women in the act of stealing
ribbon. They We're searched and ribbon
was found on them.
Mr.. Penroie gave them severe rep
rimand and allowed them to go, but in
the future anyone tampering with the
graves will be prosecuted according to
Law,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
COUNCILS BRIEF SESSION.
General Humidity Too Much of Propos
tion for the Sfenbers

General Humidity Too Much of PROPOSE
tion for the Members.
General Humidity was on duty Thurs
day night, and as result City Council
was In session only II minutes. Vigorous
use Of fans enabled the members to re-
main,in theirseats just long enough to
transact the business which was con.
sidered absolutely necessary.
City Treasurer Hamann reported a
balance OF S2ll, 13l. 43 in the First
National Bank to the credit OF current
expenses; also, that his receipts during
the week we're as follows: From Tax
Collector Sayers, s1,25O; Collector
Lewis, S1,074; CLERK of Council Nor
rsison, 81. sale of ordinance book.
Tire sum of S3l, G69 was ordered de
posted in each of the four depository
banks. tbe total amount being with.
drawn from the First National, which
is the active hank. The Board of
Education was allowed its appro-
priation for August, the amount being
$40, 566. OF.
On the Recommendation OF the finance
committee, it was decided to refund
s5 90 to Mrs. Susan Merrill, overpaid
oapitation tax, her husband having
died several years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
LYING IN CHINA.


Pee Chez and Hung Iii and Wun Fang and
Chin Lo
Are lying around in China;
They lie on the banks of the winding Pei-ho
And other dark spots of China
Gum Shoe and Dun kse and Wun Lung
and Zip Ee
And Hung Lo and Hip La and Sam Yu and
Opg We
Are all kept as busy as they can be
Just lying around in China.
When the guns cease to roar and the smoke
drifts away
They will still lie around in China
Hung HI and Lii l,o and Wun Chin and Kin
Say
viii be lying around in China.
They have caused us to hope and then left
us TO grieve,
And the lies that they tell and the fibs that
they weave
Are things that the world must decline to
believe;
Now let them lie down in China
Chicago Times-Hersld.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
LIGHTNING KILLS STOCK.

Fours Horses. Two Mules and Ten Cow
Killed Yesterday Week.
The lightning is having deadly effect
upon live stock this summer. Last
night week, four horses and two mules
owned Ey Benjamin +. David at Tay-
lor's Bridge in the lower part of the
county, were killed by the lightning.
They had been standing near a post
and mil fence that had wire running
along the top, and it is supposed the
lightning ran along the wire and struck
the animals.
At Chadd's Ford, seven COWS owned
by Robert Beatty, and three owned by
Mr.. Garrett, were killed while stand
ing under tree.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
|0kT BROKEN BY SMELLS.

l 9r Young Men Are Thrown Into the
N Delaware River.
~ afternoon while William
Y William b. Smith, George M.
|HxAE md j. M. Mathues, all of this
~ bers Of the Delthurious Club,
/ klin< near Holly Oak, were rowing
27+1Qot shell on the Delaware
liver, tho swells from large ocean
'ean8hip caused the,shell to break in
gopafts and all Of the occupants were
1f41n into the water. Fortunately,
wore good swimmers and they
ia The shore safely.
lh boat was valued at $500 and was
laJ,fad fpr $3.50. An effort will be
|'t1l "a festore it to its former oondi-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
CONSTABLE HAYNES DEAD.

The Assaiiant of the Clayton Onicers is
still at Large.
Herbert H. Haynes, the town con-
table of Clayton, who was shot In the
abdomen by colored tramp early
Thursday morning, died about 5 O'Clock
Friday morning at his residence.
AT the time of the shooting,
Haynes and Railroad Detectives Ralph
Hutchins. j. d. Wright and George
Reed, were trying to arrest some tramps
on a freight train. Haynes tried to
seize large colored man who, it is
said, snatohed the policeman pistol
from his belt, fred and fled.
4, Mr.. Haynes had been an officer and
night watchman in Clayton for some
years and was faithful in the discharge
of his duties. He was about As years
old, and is survived by his wife and
four daughters.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
LOUIS MEDHOLDT SURPRISED.

Presented with a Chair by Employees of
the Harlan and Hoilingsworth Co.
Thursday night employees of. the west
mill of the Harlan a Hollingsworth Co.
presented Louis Medhot Of No. 1900
West Sixth street with handsome
rarlor chair. Mr.. Medholt was unaware
of such plan being on foot and was
taken completely by surprise. The
party, about so In number, arrived
about dark and :the fun Immediately
began. Charles Hannahs made the
presentation speech and Mr.. Medholt
replied.
Mr.. Medholt resigned about week
ago, after having been in the employ
of the Harlan a. Hollingsworth Go. for
q years, and 10 years of that time was
spent as foreman of the mill. He will
shortly 90 in business for himself,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
TO MAKE "BOBS" A PRISONER.
Beers Also Planned to shoot All the British
Officers Possible,

Beers Also Planned to shoot All the British
Officers Possible.
London, Eng, Aug. 10. "A special
dispatch from Pretoria says the Boer
plot to make prisoner of Lord Roberts
and shoot all the British officers posi-
BILE, discovered yesterday, included the
recaptnre of Pretoria, the shooting Of
Lord Roberts and an effort to induce
the burghers to rise enmassn.
A number of suspected aocoinplioes Of
the corspirators have been conducted
across the border. AAe, ~
This British authorities are awaken.
ing to the danger OF allowing Boer. sy M
pathizers to remain in Pretoria, and the
issue Of passes to the burghers has been
stopped. &a
PLANNED FOR TUESDAY LAST.
Pretoria, Transvaal, Aug. 10. THE
plot to make prisoner Of Lord Roberts
and shoot ali the British officers, dis
covered yesterday, included number
of the townspeople who were In COM
munication with the enemy. 1t WAS
arranged that the capture and killing
should take place on the evening OF
Tuesday last.
Intense indignation prevails through
out the British army, and the general
opinion is that the lenienoy of the Brit
ish invited such conspiracy. II is
considered that no measure for the re.
preston of such plots can be too strong.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
THE COUNTY WORKHOUSE.


Cells For. Women Will be Ready Before
.a. Cells For Men.
According, to their contract, the A.
s. Reed q Bro. Co. are to turn the new
workhouse over to the trustees the first
of December. The buildings will in
clude 20 cells for women prisoners, but
as yet, no cells for men prisoners.
Scarcity of funds has prevented the
installation of cells for men, but ths
trustees hope to secure authority from
the next Legislature to procure the
money to complete the plant.
When the cells have been installed,
the trustees will be prepared to receive
prisoners from the Jail. ~ t'1l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
FELL FROM THIRD STORY.

New York, Aug. 10. Thomas j.
Brown fell from the third story Of his
apart ment this morning, and was in
stantly killed.
He was widely known throughout the
country in the various custom houses,
by reason of his work in seizing
struggled goods on incoming ocean
liners fit
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
THROWN FROM A WAGON.
A Boys Thrilling Experience In Runa-
way Accident on Maryland Avenue.

A Boys Thrilling Experience In Runa-
way Accident on Maryland Avenue.
About 10 O'Clock Friday, while
a horse and wagon owned by Mattheg
Sautter, pretzel baker !, Of No S29 Kirk
wood street, was standing in fronto of
Thomas McCartby's salonn, ON Mary
land avenue near Chestnut street, the
horse became frightened and ROD away.
1t was caught az Front and Madison
streets. .sANN -
Mr.. Shutters young son, who was in
the wagon. was thrown out and badly
in u ed. He was taken to the STANDARD
Pharmacy, where he was given tom.
pornry attention, and afterward taken
home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16

Miss emma Kilvington rendered q
luncheon ana tea Friday at her home,
Main street, Elkton, Nd. The affair
was in honor of and to announce the
engagement CT her Brother, William
Kilvingtcn of No. S2l Adams street,
this city, and Miss Edith Day of Elk.
ton. MIR. Kilviugton is a stenographer
10 the Pennsylvania railroad offices in
Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
PRIEST TRANSFERRED.

The Rev. Father james of Sacred Heart
to Go to Manchester, n. H.
The Rev. Father James, o. s. B.,
assistant priest at the Sacred Heart
Church, has been transferred to Man
chester, N. H., and the Rev. Father
Albert, who was recently ordained by
Bishop Wigger at Newark, N. j., will
succeed him,
Lay Brother Bernard has also been
transferred from the Sacred Heart
Church. He will go to a church in
Newark, N. j.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16

II Judge Spruaucs has an
be- following commission of re-
sihe property of Joseph p.
Ion Park avenue: j. Wilkins
3aniel W. Corbit, Mark M.
\ liI ed ID. Warner and John P.
The first commission award
|phois u cents damages, but he
accept it. The report Of the
% of review is returnable
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16

Shamokin, Pa, Aug. l0.-Calvin N.
Snyder, Philadelphia & Reading rail-
way telegraph operator at Paxinos, near
here, while returning home from wor
this morning on a bicycle, turned
sharp curve on the Northern Cent?
railroad, and was killed by passengt
train. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16

The following permits were issued
Friday by Building Inspector
Cassidy: To Thomas Samworth, to
build clubhouse,for the Wilmington
Bicycle Club, on Washington street be-
tween Ninth and Tenth, at a cost of
$1,000; Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Co. repairs to No. 800 West street, $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
Put Head in Fire to Commit Suicide.

ut HsdH nj TIT g" CUDtfrrr' U"'VrUV'
Elkton, Nd, Aug. 10. A startling
fatality occurred at Port Deposit last
evening, when Miss Mary Kelley. who
for several years has been demented.
stood deliberately in front of fire and
stuck her head into the flames. Her
hair and clothing soon caught fire, and
before assistance could arrive the
woman was burned to death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
The Wright & Davidson Co.

Dover, Aug. 1.-THE Wright s. David
son CO., of Wilmington, which has a
capital stock of $4,000, filed its certificate
ofincorporation here yesterday afternoon.
The COMPANY is authorized to buy and
sell clothing. james H. Wright and
Joseph Davidson are the incorporators.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
DEMOCRATS.

Elected to the State and County
f Conventions.
poguininink hundred Demo-
Thursday at the Townsend
pwnsend, the meeting being
rder by Colen Ferguson Of
committee. Joseph Roberts
TO the chair.
y ere elected delegates: To the
Y1pyention, Colen Ferguson,
MD. Hart, William e. Graves,
K. Roberts and John Townsend
county convention, William Tat
Charles Cannon, Andrew Skaggs,
sBritcbett and Austin Hart.
IDlption was passed favorable 10
!elidacy of William A. Scott for
AVIATION for clerk of the peace.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16

nm Eiidenvorers at LeDape. "
Chester County Christian En-
5inic at Lenape on Wednes-
Rev. Il. @. Jennings of this
be speaker. This Endeayorers
led to attend the Y. M. G. A.
y Brandywine Springs Park,
EAugust 18th. s..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
FELL INTO The WATER.
George Catherine Has a Narrow Escape
From Drowning. .'..

From Drowning.
While George Catherine was ON the
wharf at the plant OF the Mccullough
iron works about o'clock Friday after
noon, he became sick suddenly and was
pieciritated into the Christiana River.
George I. Linn, fireman OH one of the
p, W, & b. railroad snfters. saw him
fall and rescued him from d owning.
His illness is not considered serious.
He was probably affected by the heat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
Hoods pills

Are. prepared from Ma.
lures mild laXatives, and
while gentle are reliable
and efficient. They
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
Rouse fire Liver.

Cure Sick Headache, Bill
iousness, Sour Stomach,
and Constipation. Sold
everywhere, 25c. per box.
p-c-araa 500 'fr~or 4 RI. Lowell. Mas,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16
CABLE letter FROM LONDON
Weather in Great Britain Is
extraordinarily Cold.
COUNTRY LIFE ALMOST SPOILED
The Shooting Season VIII
Begin Next Week.

Size of the Conveys and Probabilities of the
General Election Are the Paramount
Subjects for Discussion Among the Direc-
tors of Public Opinion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-16

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
FRANKLIN.

GOSSIPPY LETTER FROM OUR
REGULAR CORRESPONDENCE.
Franklin. Va, Feb. miss Irene
Jones and Miss Rosa Norfleet, of Hol-
land. after having made pleasant
stay al the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Car.
Beale, returned to their homes.
Miss Lulie Barham, who has been
The guest of friends here for the past
week, returned to her home yesterday.
Mrs. John Pretlow left yesterday with
her young son. Master Barclay Pretlow,
to enter him as n student at Rev MIR.
Shackleford's school at Houston, va.
Mrs Hattie Everyhost and niece.
Miss Sue, of Suffolk, were In attend.
ance at the Atkinson Norlleet marriage
yesterday.
Mrs. Arlington and daughter. of Pc
tersburg, are here. the guest of her sig.
ter Mrs. John Pretlow.
Rev. r. 3. Drane, D. D., of Edenton.
N. c.. will preach at Emmanuel Ennis
copal Church here Sunday morning and
at night services at II a. m. and 7:3o
p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tiller who at
tended the Atkinson Norheet maria 90
returned to their home, at Emporla'
yesterday.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
NEWPORT NEWS.
OVERDUE STEAMER ARRIVES
TREMBLING IN THEIR
49,. SHOES
(special to virglnfan-Pilot.)


Newport News. Va. Feb. THE
Chesapeake and Ohio liner Chicka-
hominy came in this morning from
London, seven days overdue. The shin
met with very heavy weather on the
way across and ran short of coal. be-
ing compelled to stop In at Delaware
Bfeakwater to replenish her supply be-
fore proceeding to this port. She sus-
Gained no damage from the storm.
WHERE is CHANDLER?
The report of the grand jury in the
Watts lynching case is naturally a
topic of general discussion. 1t was
thought. after the jury had spent n
whole week investigating the affair and
mad examined some four score wit
nesses, that possibly as many as half
a dozen true bills would be found, but
the jury after exhausting every effort
TO probe the business to the bottom,
was unable to place the blame upon
but one man, Ben Chandler, who Is
away from here, no one knows where
he has been reported at q dozen places.
He Is said to be in the West, in Cuba.
at Sparrows Point and numerous other
Places He has not been located at any
or them. Warrants have been issued
Tor his arrest. If he can be brought to
trial, 1t is believed the facts of the
lynching can be secured, whether the
man Is guilty or not.
Not much is known here Of Chandler
He Is said to have been in the army
end to have been with the army in
Cuba AT one time. 1t is said, he work
ed in the shipyard. But the truth is.
not many people can be found Just now
to claim an intimate acquaintance with
the missing man.
SHAKING IN THEIR THEIR SHOES.
That there were good many peo
pie trembling in their shoes while the
investigation was going on is an UNI
doubted fact. Well-defined suspicion
was directed toward some of these
shaky individuals, but the jury was un-
able to secure evidence enough to in
dict them. 1t is believed. however.
that the truth is coming out at no dis
tant date, and that the perpetrators of
the outrage will eventually be brought
into court The investigation has by
no means closed.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-02
LYNCHBURG.
DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE
FERGUSON TAKE CASln

FERGUSON TAKE CASE
Lynchburg, Va. Feb. 1-several al
lusions have been made from time to
time in this correspondence to the cases
of w. A. Gogin and ]. Fl. Ferguson of
For'e store In Appomattox county, who
are now in jail here under indi; tment
TOT violation of the postal laws BY send
ing questionable matter through tie
mails. The cases will be tried at the
spring term Of the United States Court.
1t is charged by the authorities that he
defendants claimed to belong 10 q r.
poration having $4,000 capital, but
that the business vas conGuc ed in 81
log cabin In the woods AMI the stock
In trade seemed to be a type ritter and
a lot of circulars. So succt ssful we @
the defendants, it is said, that tn !.
Postoffice Department has held I'D hun
dreds of letters containing mo ey and
addressed to the prison ers. F. flowing
is copy Of one of the circulars which
came into the possession of Dspu y
Marshal Felts:
Agents wanted.
To sell my goods.
I have fast selling goods.
Try some OF them and you will say
SO. too.
Some bargains to which we call your
special attention.
Two thousand pairs of mems pants.
Are made of fine all wool worsteds a d
cassimeres Price. to clos, s1l5
Five Thousand yards OF COOL fancy
dress ginghams in blue, black, brown
and pink checks. Worth eight cent !.
Will close out at five and one-ha
cents.
Three hundred musical watches. ay
any tune Worth So. Will elise at 81. s.
Five thousand goll rings Any size
Worth 50. Will close at $i.2O.
Three hundred goll filed watches.
Worth s.. VIII close at sl25.
Five thousand bicycles Worth $50.
Will close at So
Three hundred music boxes. Will
close each at 81.
I will send any of the goods to sell on
commission. I will give fifty per cent.
for sale. Select S25 worth from the lis.
and send your order to me, and will
send them at orce. SEMI 81 with your
order to pay postage on the goo IS 10
you. Sell them and send me half the
money. You keep half as your profit.
trust you. not you me-
Send in your order aud get to sellinr.
il you need work. Now Is your me
Address all orders to
j. II. FERGUSON.
Fore's Store, Va.