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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
DASHED FROM THEIR BOAT.


-Four wilmingtoninns Have Thrilling
Experience on tho Upper Christiana.
On Monday last W. j. Mearns, Frank
Patterson, Allison Brooks aud George
Barlow Of the Highlands, went to
Smalley'H dam on the Christiana River,
for a days fishing. After time they
wished to move down the stream, aud
procuring bUat started. The cJrrent
was running swiftly and the boat
struck submerged log and Brooks was
Knocked out backwards and the others
cluug TO an overhenging, tree with their
fest dangling in the water Patterson
finally dropped into the boat and upset
it, and he, too, went overheard intd
the stream with Brooks.
Mearns and Brooks managed to climb
down the tree and reached the shore,
and after Patterson and Brooks wera
fished out of the water the boat uaa
righted and the party embarked agaid
and started up the stream. The curren2
was too much for them and they weN
Obliged to haul the boat ashore and
carry IL back to cabin, where they
got some odd clothing and In this rig
had to return home.
They presented funny appearance
when they reached the Highlands and
their neighbors thought an influx oil
strangers had begun. Save for thei
duoking they we're none the worse foil
their adventure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05


The address upon the subject Of re.
form in our county government, de-
'ivered by Mr.. John S. Rossell at the
County Fair at Braudywine Springs,
Thursday afternoon. is printed IN full
IN another part of this issue, and we
commend it to the careful reading of
every citizen.
The picture drawn by Mr.. Rossell is
mot pleasing one, but it is true to
existing conditions. And 1t shows the
extent to which misman agoment in the
affairs OF our county government has
attained. Year after year, with unfsil-
ing regularity. beginning in 1895, the
expenditures of the county government
have exceeded the receipts, and each
year financial deficit was thereby ere.
atsd. Each year the county governing
body violated the plain letter of laws
which were enacted with the purpose Of
preventing this state of affairs. And
the taxes lave kept pace with the ille-
gal excess Of expenditures over re-
csipts. having been advanced from as to
80 cents on the 300 during this time.
This showing of itself is sufficient to
establish the charge of gross mismanape-
ment in our county affairs. In six years
the expenditures have amounted 10
sl,73s, 4s9. 63 and the receipts to 81, 600,
s0l. AZ, showing a difference of sl39,
o9S.2l. And every dollar Of this differ
enoe was expended without warrant Of
law, and In express violation of enact.
ments designed to prevent such illegal
and unbusinesslike proceedings.
But, worse than all, much of the
money thus spent in excess of the re-
ceipts, and much spent In other WAYS,
was wasted in fees and allowances for
the commitment of lazy tramps to New
Castle jail and for their board and
lodging. Expenditures on this account
during these six years must amount 10
SO, 600 sor $4,000. And the money
thus expended leaves absolutely moth
ing to show for itself but the illegal
profit of those officials upon whom il
was bestowed. Not bridge built; not
cnuseway put 10 good travelling con
dition. Nothing but thousands OF dol.
lars practically presented to the mayor
Of New Castle and the sheriff Of the
county on account of worthless tramps
who should be compelled to work for
their Keep.
The situation as detailed by Mr.. Ros-
sell is one which should impress itself
seriously upon the minds of all citi-
zens and taxpayers. Illegal expenditures
lead to floating debts, and floating
debts are hurdensone They result in
increased taxes and leave nothing sub
Btantial in the hands OF the people.
Such system applied to private bust.
ness would soon result in bankruptcy
and ruin. And it will result in tank
tuptcy to the county if persisted in,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
BIG METHODIST GATHERING.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special wiros
London, Eng, Sept. 4.-,The Ecu v
menical Methodist Conference opened
in Wesley 3 chapel today, with good
attendance. In the devotional ex-
ercises, King Edward and President
Mckinley were prayed for. Bishop
Joseph o. Hartzell, missionary bishop
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church id
Africa, made the opening prayer, audi
Bishop Galloway of jackson, Miss,
preached an eloquent sermon, setting
forth the aims Of Methodists throughout
the world, and emphazing the value oil
the tenets OF John Wesley. Communion
followed. The rchbishop of Canter a
bury, the Most Kew. Frederick Temple,
ID. D., and the bishop Of London, the
Right Rev. A. f. w. Ingram, d. D.
sent friendly messages, tine archbishop
of Canterbury praying that God
blessing may rest on the deliberations!I
The bishop Of London sent similar
message, but adding the hope that someI
day the Methodists will be reunited
with the Episcopalians.
The Eoumenical Methodist Con
ferenoe is meeting in the City Road
Chape built by John Wesley IN 1760!V
1t is sometimes called the Cathedral oil
Methodism, and is filed with memorialtl
Of oil denominations tracing theirl
origin to Wesley. Marble columns,
representing Methodist branches in thel
north and south of the United States0
and Canada are among those holdinPt
up the gallery. They were presented
after the first conference that Assem-
bled here, exactly 20 years ago today.
10 xtat tAN. Eaf.t ..k L. -. n
basis Of about one delegate to 90, 000l
Canada 300 out OF the 500 delegatesl
composing the council.
The chairman will be changed daily,l
so that nearly all the divisions reprej
scented will have Craftsmanship. For}
convenience in arranging these, theS
conference Is divided into eastern and
western sections. The eastern section
which takes in all branhoes OF EnglIsh
Methodists, together with affiliated
conferences in Australasia, South
Africa and the West Indies, consists of
206 members. The western secti on in
oludes American and Canadian M etho-
dists, and, because of Its relatively
greater strength, has 800 delegates.
The Methodist Episcopal Church OF
the United States sent 229 representa-
tives, among them Bishops Hurst,
Vincent, Hamilton and Hartzell. The
Methodist Episcopal Church South is
represented by 10 delegates. The
colored Methodist churches OF America
are represented by So delegates, in
Guiding 20 oolored bishops.
Though the conference does not have
legislative administrative power over
the churches represented, their policy
will probably be affected both directly
and indirectly, because OF the discuss
sion on the relisious,And SOCIAL problems
that will come before it. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
W. P. MELVIN DROWNED.
Son OF n Prominent Methodist Protestant
H. Minister.


Son OF u Prominent Methodist Protestant
Minister.
Baltimore, Md., Sept. 5 Willard
Pyle Melvin, 10 years old, son of the
Rev. DIR. Adolphus ID. Melvin, who for
four years has been president of the
Maryland Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church, was
drowned yesterday afternoon while
bathing at Colchester Beach. The
drowning occurred at 6 o'clock, about
one hour before the boat left for
the city, and up to a late hour last
night the body had not been found
At young Melvin's home, No. AZ
Parkin street, 1t was stated that until
few days ago he had been employed
IN an uptown drug store, but the work
was too hard and he had to give il up.
Yesterday he told his mother he in
tended TO go TO Colchester just for the
trip and left on the afternoon boat,
taking along his own bathing suit. He
was to have gone with "a friend, but at
the last minute he found the friend
could not 90.
According to the statement OF w. j.
Graham, purser of the steamer Louise,
upon arriving at the beach young Mel
vim hired q bathhouse and pat on his
bathing suit. He then secured q row.
boat from Patrick Leonard and rowed
out distance OF 500 yards from the
shore, considerably beyond the crowd of
bathers. After he had gotten out he
lnid aside the oars and standing up
Owed of the side of the boat into the
water. A few persons nearer the shore
who noticed him said he swan around
for awhile and then disappeared. One
colored man said he heard call for
help and several saw him come up and
go under three times. Before a boat
could be gotten near the drowning
youth 1t was too late and no trace Of
the tody could be found. Under the
orders Of the company the water was
dragged and thorough search was
made, but with no success.
In the bathbouse were found Mr..
Melvin clothing. In one pocket was
q brown envelope containing three
borrow oar1s from the Enoch Pratt
Free Library in the names of George
Melvin, Minnie Melvin and Willard +.
Melvin, the address on each being No.
AZ Parkin avenue. This led to the
Identification Of the boy, and the family
was notified by Purser Graham.
Mrs. Melvin was utterly Frustrated
by the news, and said her son had left
home in good spirits, anticipating an
enjoyable trip. The news was tele-
grBphed to DIR. Melvin, who is at Will
Transport, Washington county, on one
of his regular visitations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

with the addition that in such case
the creditors will he secured by tho
real property OF the citizens, which
comprises the faith and credit upon
which county obligations are con-
tracted.
1t Ia idle to speculate upon the neces-
sity of reform, for 1t ia apparent to all.
The people have become partially
aroused. but they do not seem to fully
realize the gravity of the situation.
Let them read the facts and figures ar
rayed SO oonvincingly by MIR. Rossell
aud act upon them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
deaths.

BARTLETT-In thin city, on Sunday, September
l, 1907, Joseph G. Bartlett, aged 81 years.
cAMPBELL-on August 2sth, 1901, Mary J.
Campbell p
oANNoN-on August 10Th. 1901 G. Albert Cam
non aged 20 years.
CoLEMAN-In this city on September sth, 1901,
Catherine COLEMAN, aged y years.
Relatives and friends arc invited to attend the
funeral services AZ the residence OF her SON Will
liam B. Coleman, No. 925 Linden street. on Friday
evening. at 790 p N. lnterment September It'll,
1901, at st. Pauls Church, DRggertown, Pa.
DoU0HERTY-In this city, OH August 18th, 1901,
Mary daughter Off John and Rosanna Dougherty,
DgGAN-in this city, on August, 18th, 1901
Raret Dukan, aged IL years.
FARRELL-In this city, on September Sd. 1901.
Mary Farrell, widow OF the late Christopher
Farrell, aged so years.
GoRRY-At Rose Hill, near this city, on August
Goth, 1901, Annie CORY, wife Of the late James
CORY.
MoCoRMIcK-on August 18th, 1901. James
Mccormick, aged % years.
Forrest samuel, youngest child q Forrest It'd 3.
and Emmh v. Mount, aged Is months and
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral services ut the residence
OF the grand parents, No, 507 East Ffth street, on
Friday afternoon, September 9Th. At O'Clock.
RILEI--on September sd, 1901 Martha j. Riley
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from her late residence, b. Georges, Del.
on Friday afternoon, September 9Th. 1901, at
O'Clock. Services at the house. 1nterment at 81.
Georges cemetery
swAYNE-on August 2sth, 1901, Calvin /. swayne,
aged 40 years.
sHoUP-In this city on August Goth, 1901, Samuel
shoup, in his Goth year.
YATES-ln this city on september Sd, 1901 Maria
wife Of the late james Yates. aged 4. years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
TO attend the funeral services ut the residence of
her brother, David Moore, No. 1918 Union street
on Friday afternoon at o'clock. Intetment at
Hiverviow cemetery.
wEArHERBY-In Philadelphia on August sIst
1901, Joseph. infant son OF Joseph and BERTHE
V. Weatherby, aged II months. ,a
wHITE-suddenly on September ID 1901, Samuel
Miller, son OF Samuel ]. and Laurn White, in
his 10Th year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05


A publication of exceeding interest
TO the taxpayers of New Castle county
was the report of the county auditors,
which appears on another page of
this issue. 1t covered the financial
transactions of the county for IS months
from January LIST, 1900, to June Both,
100l-the object of including the opera
tions OF year and half being to make
the audit coinoident with the ceunty's
fiscal year, which begins on July LIST
and ends on June 10th. Heretofore the
county audits have been made for the
calendar year; hereafter they will be
made for the fiscal year. The change
was made on account of the difficulty
experienced in previous audits, which
covered the first half of one fiscal year
and the last half of another. instead Of
y continuous fiscal year.
Z We have at this time little comment
to make upon this report of the county
auditors, except to say that it Is CON
tirmatory, In its official showing, of the
charges OF mismanagement in county
affairs that have appeared from time to
time in the columns of this paper. No
Ditizen can read the report without
feeling convinced that the financial
affairs of ssthe county have been sadly
mismanaged, and large amount of
money wasted. to say the least, while
the impression that many expenditures
have teen illegal as we'll as wasteful
is irresistible.
The conclusion reached by the audi
tors is significant, taken In con
nection with the fact that their duty
was merely to audit the receipts and
! expenditures, not to analyze the char
sctsr of any Of them. They say: "In
conclusion, we would state as the re-
Iult of our audit and investigation of
he county's affairs. that the county q
financial transactions aie loosely and
csrelessly conducted, and we feel war
ranted in saying that il the same
economy were exercised In the conduct
OF the county's business as business
men exercise in their private affairs,
there would be material reduction in
the expenditures and o consequent saw.
ing that would inure to the benefit os
the taxpayers.
With this We leave the consideration
OF the auditors report to the taxpayers
OF the county, with the suggestion that
they study it carefully and give heed to
the question OF what they should do to
secure the radical reforms that are
absolutely needed.
The report is in two parts, one covering
year from January Cd, 1900, to January
I'd. 1901. and from the latter date to
June Both, 1901. The Gazette q
reaSiers who may desire TO preserve the
report for future reference should make
a correction of an error in the intro
duotion to the second long table ac-
comIanying the report. That intro
duotion says the table is for the six
months ended June 30th. 1900; whereas
the report is, in fact, for the whole
year 1900, and the table should have
been printed ahead Of the one for the
six months ended June 3oth last.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

Chestertuwn, Md, Sept. 4.-Some
farmers Of Kent have already sold their
this year corn crop at 90 cents psr
bushel Others are holding for higher
prices. The selling of corn crops still
standing in the field is thing hitherto
almost unknown In Kent county. but it
Is q common occurrence with wheat.
Reference to an old bill of sale shows
that corn 10 August so years ago sold
at So ard 60 cents for yellow and so
and 63 cents for white. Red wheat
sold at the same time at rs and 50
cents, and white wheat at SO and S5
cents; oats, 2S and 30, and rye, 63 and
Ga CENTS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

Ridgely, Md, Sept. 4.-The south
bound passenger train on the Delaware
q Chesapeake railroad ran into an open
switch &C Ridgely, yesterday morning
and struck a freight train which was
sidetracked and partially loaded with
fruit. The freight train was not far
from the north end OF the switch and
the passenger train had slowed down.
The pilots were broken and other
damage done TO both trains. The
passengers for Ridgely were standing,
and some of them thrown against seats
and flour, but none seriously injured
as far as known.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
Going to Ar,ransa. to Marry.

Elkton. Md, Sept, 4.--Miss priscella
Cooke will leave Cecil county today for
Hoiavio, ARR. to marry Albert Lankey.
Miss Cooke answered an advertisements
Of MIR. Lankey, who desired to cores
pond with refined lady, with view
to matrimony. The correspondence re-
suited In the engagement. Miss Cooke
was employed 10 the Cecil County
Almshouse, near Cherry Hill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
DoYER.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
Dover, Sept. 4.-The meeting OF the
Levy Court yesterday WAS devoted
chiefly to the question Of improving the
bombay Hook lighthouse road. Two
thousand dollars have been spent on
the work. and it is estimated that
$4,000 will he required to finish it,
Commissioners Boggs. chairman Of the
COMMITTEES that has the work in charge,
presented bills for $4,000, and stated
that the Miles Dredging Co. demanded
u, COO additional for the grading still
to be done. After some dilatory tactics.
the court decided to advertise for new
bids. Several petitions for the repair
ing of bridges were received.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
Marrtages.

ALL HoBBs-At the Asbury parsonage. on
August 2stb, 1901, by the Rev. II. S, Duiany,
John l.. Allen and Jody M. Hobbs.
GRANrJWoQD-At the Asbury parsonage, on
August 2sth, 1901. by the Rev. II. s. Dulany,
William ]. Grant and Viola c. Wood.
LEE--THo nISQN-At Asbury N, Il. parsonage
on August 18th. 1901, by the Rev. II. 8 DulAny
Joseph lee and Miss Viola q Thomson.
SHEpHERD-PARKER--At the office OF Justice
OF the Peace George H. Hollis on August 18th,
1901, py the Row. H. 8. Dtlany, Francis A. sheps
herd and Emma b. Parker, both OF philadel.
, phia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
GERMAN CRUISER SINKS.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Berlin, Germany, Sept. 4.-The COM
mander Of the German feet manmuvre.
ing In the Baltic telegraphed today
from SHssnitz, Island OF Rugen, that
the third class cruiser Wacht has been
sunk off Arizona. after having been In
collision with the bsttleship Saohasn.
1t is not known whether theirs was
any loss Of life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

County Treasurer Rettew reports the
following reosipts from tax collectors
for August, for 1898 to 1901: Brandy
wine, sl.A67. 93; Ohristiana, 1895. II |;
Min Greek, 81, $3.50 So; White CLAY
Greek 6 1884 . a.; New Castle, So "a. ls;
st Georges, 1856 40: Appoquinimink,
81, 1851; Blackbird, S509. 40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
TWO FISHERMEN DROWNED.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Laurel, Sept. 1.-Two small fishing
b ats collided in Tangier Sound last
n Iht, while racing to shore.
One of the boats, the Sea Gull, sank
and two fishermen were drowned,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
Bank President Kent Sentenced.

Huntington, Ind, Sept. 4.-James
M. Kent, president OF the Commercial
Bank Of Andrews. who pleaded guilty
Monday to number of forgeries, has
been sentenced by Judge Branynn to
four years In the State prison, at Michi-
gun City. He is wanted to give testi-
mony in number Of other cases now
pending, and will not be taken to the
State institution for week or more.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

ia to give an opinion on the subject,
perhaps this afternoon.
Mr.. Willis also desires an opinion
on the question Of taxing certain
charitable institutions which was re-
ferred to the attorney some time ago.
Orders for $50 each were drawn in
favor OF Assessor Mccoy and Kennedy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
CoII,sian al aIiddlcto,vn.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Middletown, Sept. A team driven
by Edgar CLARK and one driven by a
colored man collided at the corner of
Broad and Main streets last night. Both
vehicles were demolished, and the col
ored man was slightly injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
Rev. MT. speaI.man 70 Resign.

: Tho Rev. II. d. speakman. formerly
of Rehoboth, who is rector of the
saSour At E 1Ssn Shu5oh bs os sss
nornoed that be will tender his resig-
nation to the church wardens at a
meeting to be held Monday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

There's a rumor that Addcks in
tends to change his lieurenants for the
next campaign. He can do no worse,
that's certain.' This opinion, so tritely
expressed by the Smyrna Call, is true
rs gospel Nor could any Improvement
10 AddicKs Republication be made by
a change in lieuteuants. Men OF char.
aotsr and good standing will not con-
sent to become identified with the cor
ruption in politics represented by Ad-
dicks Republication.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

A letter in the London Express states
that three women caused a flutter of
excite ment at the opening meet of the
Devon and Somerset Staghcunds by
appearing sitting astride their horses
lin fact. riding imam fashion, But
there is no reason why they should have
created anything OF sensation, for,
wearing the divided skirt and sitting
gracefully In the saddle.a woman riding
horseback man fashion" is pleasing
picture, and not one to excite sensa-
tions of ridicule. A few women in Will
mington have been riding in this
manner during recent months. and
their appearance on the road attracts
only favorable comments.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05

Charles II. Tribit is spending two
weeks at Cape May.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-05
Traae with cupa raining on.

A Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Sun says that figures relating
to tho export und.import trade of CUBA
for the first seven months. Of this year.
as compared with similar period last
year, Just published by the War De-
partment, show that radical changes
are going on in that trade and that the
United States and other North Ameri-
can countries are the sufferers in this
turn Of trade.
1t is shown that the exports from
Cuba for the period mentioned this
year were valued at s3S, 033 $50, as
againt $40, 400, O55 for the same re iod
last year, while the imports for the
same period were worth s26, 997, SIT, as
against $40, 955, 492 for the correspond
ing period in 1900.
The imports from the United States
diminished 6 Fer cent and those from
other North American countries 10. 6
psr cent, while Cuba shipped to the
United States during the same period
IL. per cent more goods than during
the preceding year and to other North
American countries las. 8 per cent more
? Trade relations between the United
States and Spain have resumed the con-
ditions existing prior to the war be-
tween the two countries. The exports
from the United States to Spain in the
fiscal year just ended were larger than
in any preceding year with a single
exception, 1888, and show an increase
of $4,000, 600 over 1899; while our i'm.
ports from Spain also show marked
increase over 1899. In the seven months
ended with July, 1901, our imports
from Spain were S3,l1o,71s against
50, s75. $40 in the corresponding period
of the preceding year, while during the
same period our exports to Spain in.
creased from IS, 1s9, 1888 to 50, 9Ss, $40.