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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

Elkton, Md. Nov. 1.-The rural mail
free delivery system was inaugurated in
Cecil county yesterday. The first and
only route SO far in operation starts
from Rising Sun, and covers territory
of about 36 square miles east and south
of this town. The population within
this area is about $50 and the number
of houses served 1870. At Calvert, Zion,
Pennington and Gathers Corner United
States boxes have been placed. Chal-
mer q. Reynolds is the carrier for the
first year at a salary of $3.50. Another
route has been laid out to start from
Port Deposit and intersect the route
inaugurated yesterday at Gathers
Corner. This second route, however,
will not be 10 operation until January
LIST, 1902, The originators of the Irove-
ment for the rural free delivery in the
county was the Cecil Farmers Club,
and ii met with the hearty corporation
Of Postmaster Jesse liamblcton ~ Ris-
ing sun, IL. II, Haines and Congress-
man BlakeLey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07
DUCK SHOOTING POOR
The Worst Opening Day on the Flats for
Many Years,

The Worst Opening Day on the Flats Tor
Many Years.
Hayre de Grace, Md, Nov. 2.-The
opening day of the duck shooting
season here was one of the worst ever
known. Thursday night at an early
hour heavy fog set in and continued
until nearly noon yesterday. Fog is
fatal to duck shooting, as the birds will
not decoy. -
After the fog cleared up, toward noon,
the remainder OF the day was warm and
calm, and the day as whole was the
worst since the fall OF 1882, which was
Just after the Johnstuwn flood, and the
feed was that year all covered w.
There are plenty of good ducks, and,
with good shooting weather, the kill
will probably be up to the usual stand
ard.
Few boxing outfits bagged over 20
ducks yesterday, and most Of them got
fewer, whereas in former years boats
usually got many times that number.
Msny years ago a Capt. Dobson made
the record kill Of 513, composed OF can
yasbacks and redheaos. He did not
shoot at the com moner varieties or ne
would have bagged more,
The scarcity of ducks and the poor
snort are duo to the mild weather and
other uufavorable conditions. Gener-
ally by this time the frost has killed
vegetation and has driven the ducks
from their summer homes in the North.
That they nre scarce here yet is because
they are still further North. With cold
weather, it is expected that the sport
this season will be as good as In pre-
vious years, and perhaps better than IN
some recent ones.
Many gunners were here yesterday
from Baltimore, New York, Philadel-
phia and all parts of Maryland, and
were sorely disappointed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07
BRITISH DISASTER,
Suffered Heavy Losses IN n Fierce Rush by
tho Boers.

Suffered Heavy Losses IN n Fierce Rush by
tho Beers.
London, Eng. Nov. 2. Lord Kitch-
ensr has reported to the War Office
disaster to the British, near Bethel,
Eastern Trausvaa', in which two guns
we're Lost. several officers killed or
wounded and "a men were killed and
100 wounded
The following is the taxi OF Lord
Kitohener's dispatch, dated Pretoria,
November LIST:
II have just heard OF severe attack
made on the rear guard of Col. Ben
sons column, when about 20 miles
northwest of Bethel, near Biolkenlaagte,
during thick mist. +.
1.-The strength of the enemy is re-
ported to have been Thousand. They
rushed two guns with the rear guard,
but it is uncertain whether they were
able to remove them.
II fear our casualties are heavy. Col.
Benson was wounded, but not severely.
A relieving column will reach him this
morning. xsti
Later, Lord Kitchener autographed as
follows. ''Col. l.arter, who marched
from the constabulary line yesterday,
reached Benson's column early this
morning (Eridayi, unoprosed. He re.
ports that Col. benson died OF his
wounds. as ~
1.-The other casualties are the follow
ing: ~
u. Murray, Capts. M. W, Lindsay and
+. L. Thogold,i Lieuts. 10. V. l. Brooks
and II. j.. Shepherd and Second Lieut..
A. D. Corlett. Died of his wounda--
Capt Eyre Lloyd,f a.,
Lord Kitchener then gives the names
| of IL other otfoersd who we're wounded,
most OF them severely, and annnounces
that 81 non commissioned officers and
men were Billed and leo wounded. add
ing that four of the latter have since
died of their wounds.
| The dispatch then says: g assume
that the two guns have been recovered
and the enemy has withdrawn but
have no further details.
| II deeply regret the loss OF Col. Ben
son ana the officers and men who fell
with him In Benson the service loses
| q most gallant ana capable officer, who
invariably lad his column with marked
success and Judgment.
| The fighting was at very CLOSE
quarters, and maintained with great
determination by both sides, The
enemy suffered heavily, but have not
yet received reliable estimate,
1.-THE Beers retired east y
Col. Benson had been for some time
operating 10 the vicinity of Bethel,
which is northeast of Standerton. He
surprised Boef lager October 22d,
near Irichardsfontein, taking 81 prison
ers. Three days later, according to Lord
Kituhener's report at the time, after O
long night march, the commanders
under Grobelaar and Erasmus heavily
attacked Benson's rear guard and fisnlSs
at Yzirvarkrontein, but were easily
driven away
Whether this was the attack which
resulted 80 dissstrously or whether the
Beers who had been repulsed took ad.
vantage of the mist to renew the attack
is ttill unexplained. Lord Kitchener
docs not give the date Of the Bethel
engagement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07
HEAVY BANK GLEARlNGS.

At the meeting OF the Clearing House
Association, at the Farmers Bank,
Thursday, the figures for the month of
October showed total olearings in the
local banhs during that period amount
ing to So, T43,s52, while for October OF
last year the cleaiingH amounted TO
81, l7S, GAL, difference of 81, 565, 211 in
favor Of this year.
This ia an indication that business
here is oven better than year ago. In
fact, the clearings have been heavy for
several months. The recent gas trans
action is partially responsible for the
heavy cleatings this month, about
81. 500, 600 being involved. But still
there is a healthy excess, leaving the
gas transaction out. tE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07


A n,sterdan, N. y. NOV. 2. Frederick
Bankert, having gained Ambulance at
9 O'Clock this morning to the apart
ments Of William Green, who lived in
the second story of a house on Eliza
beth street, killed Green by shooting
him in the neck with revolver and
splitting his head open with Ratchet,
Bankert also shot Mrs. Green and cut
hor head open with the hatchet, in
flicting fatal wounds, and then shot
himself through the heart, dying ihime-
diately. 49,
Bankert gained entrances to Green q
apartments by climbing up rope
LADDER on the outside of the building
and entering a window. He Was o
suitor of Mrs. Green before her mar
riage, but his love was unreqnited.
For this reason he shot her on Noyem-
her 23d, 1895. and cut her with o razor
but she recovered, from her wounds.
Forg this crime Rankert was sent to
State prison, and was released from
there about six mouths ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

William Holsche of Bridgeport, N, j.,
an employe of the Rspauno Chemical
Cos at Thompeon's Point, is at the
Chester Hospital suffering from serious
acid burns about his head, neck and
breast, the result of an accident.
The accident occurred shortly before
b O'Clock Friday evening, when Holsche
attempted to remove vessel containing
aoid from a shelf and the vessel was
overturned. pouring its fiery contents
ever his phrsoa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

Annapolis, Md, No. 1.-The Inter
state Meeting, Boys Department.. Young
Mems Christian Association of Mary
land, Delaware, West Virginia and the
District OF Columbia, met in Annapolis
last evening for three days session.
About 60 visiting boys are present. A
banquet was tendered them at the
Young Mems Christian Association
Hall, which was followed by AN address
ny 4 M. Robinson of New York on
"The Men Of Tomorrow. !"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

The following transfers oil real estate
were recorded at the City Registry
Bureau Thursday. The property at
the northwest corner of Wright and
Cedar streets, by Thomas Y. England
to Howell s. England; northeast corner
Of Fourteenth and Claymont and north
eust corner of Oak and HARRISON, by
Samuel ID, FORBES to Frank j. May. ii
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

Elkton, Md, Nov. 2,-The Diamond
State Telephone Go. is completing the
construction OF new line from Port
Deposit. via Liberty Grove, Colora and
Nottingham, to Huntington. where it
connects with the Elkton and Rising
Sun line. A large force Of men are at
work stringins tho wires
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

Charles E.. Mather Of Brandywine
Meadow Farm, near Lenape.. believes
in taking all precautions against hydro
phabia, and in consequence had three
horses killed at his place on Thursday.
The animals were supposed to have
been bitten by a mad dog some time
ago. but none of them had shown any
symptoms OF the disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

L. A. Miller, who was appointed
United States gauger for the rectifying
houses of Wilmington for the month Of
October, has been directed to remain
during November. He has made many
friends since he was assigned to the
district. AZ lima i.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

You know by experience that the aches and
mains OF rheumatism are not permanently, but
only Temporarily, relieved by external remedies.
Then why not use an internal reinedy-Hood $
snrsaparilla. which corrects the aeidity of the
blood on which rheumatism depends and cures
the disease.
This medicine has done more for the rheu-
matte than any other medicine in the world.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

According to the records Of Secretary
Cahill of the Board Of Health, there
were "a deaths. 10 births, y marriages
reported for week ended at noon Satur-
day, as against 20 death. 80 births, 8
marriages for the same psriod last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07

Katie Grudeska. ageu years, of No. 7sO
Robinson street, died at the Delaware Hos
pital Thursday from the effects of burns
received ON October 18th. while playing
around fire with sooie other children near
Ler home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-07
SHOCKING crime or
! A REJECTED sutton
William Green and His Wife
Murdered Saturday.
TRAGEDY At AMSTERDAM, N. Y.
Couple Killed by Frederick
MO Bankert.

Climbing Up n Rope Ladder to the Apart
ments of His Victims, BanlSert Shot Mr..
and Mrs. Green and Split Open Their
Heads with II Hntcliei, After which He
shot Himself Through the Heart.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

George e. Thomas Explains Disadvantage
of Nova Scotia Tides.

OF
George Il. Thomas, who engineered
the construction of the pneumatic cais
son foundations of the Schubenacadie
bridge in Nova Scotia. one of the most
difficult and interesting engineering
feats Of recent years, related some Of
his experiences bef1e the Western So
ciety of Engineers last night.
The principal trouble was caused by
the tide, which at that place rises sew.
enteen feet in twenty minutes. and in
two and one-half hours reaches the
maximum height of thirty-tve feet.
Mr.. Thomas and his wOrkmen had but
the brief periods of One-half hour each
between tides in which to perform
much of the most important work At
the first evidence OF the incoming tide
they had to leave their work and hurry
To places of safety. This intermittent
labor was kept up until six immense
piers were constructed over distance
Of 400 feet between the river banks
one caiss0n, after being almost in
place, waS carried away by the tide
and recovered with great difficulty. On
another occasion the tools We're swept
away. and in one accident that Oc-
CURED -four men lost theie lives in try
ing to escape the incoming waters-
Chicago Record Herald.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

A terrible tragedy OF revenge oc-
CURED in the court in Naples. A
young man named Giacomo Simcoll
was charged with the murder of
another young man named Negrim,
and on his being brought into court
brother Of Negrim. boy Of 16, dashed
between the guards and stabbed the
accused in the stomach. Simcoli fell
in a dying condition.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

The French government has just ap-
propriated funds for the erection of a
bronze statue of June Nicot, who first
introduced tobacco in Europe in 1850.
1t WAS from his name that the word
nicotine" was derived. This statue
will be situated in front Of the main
government tobacco mandatory in
Paris.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

A Russian clergyman whose church
is located at Woods Run, Pa, has been
making a census of his countrymeu
ia the United States and finds that
not include many thousands who
he explains, are real Russians. and do
though speaking the Russian language
and belonging to the Greek church are
merely of Slavic blood in partial de-
gree.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

George W. Putnam, a descendant Of
the famous Revolutionary general, is
said to be the oldest railway mail clerk
in the country. He was appointed by
Lincoln in 1861, and has been in to
service ever since. His home is in
Westfield Ohio. but his run" is be-
tween Ashtabula and Oil City, on a
branch Of the Lake Shore road.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
500 Reward 500.

learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages. and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitu-
tonal disease. requires a constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
faces of the system thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing it's work. The pro
prietors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars foY
any case that it fails to cure Send for list ol
Testimonials
Address F. J. CHENEY g. CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Hall Family Pills are the best
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
LITTLE LAUGHS,
Hope for the Better.

Hope for the Better.
Employer-Now, where have you
been all this time-at the matinee, |
suppose? Come, confess.
Office Boy lin fear and trembling)-
Yes, sir, was.
Employer-1'm glad to hear it. Per-
haps you've picked up new tune.
was getting tired Of that old one you
whistle.-Philadelp Press.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

The Irish member who recently be-
gan speech in the House of Com
mons In his native tongue" was out
OF order. He declared that Irish was
the only language in which he could
adequately set forth the wrongs of
ireland. Certainly good Irish is better
than bad English-and not so painfully
common
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

Arab Pasha was the man who
headed the revolt against foreign con-
troll in Egypt in 1882. He was taken
prisoner by the English and banished
to Ceylon. In the eighteen years OF
his captivity his name has been almost
forgotten. 1t is said that he will soon
be liberated. and that he will return
TO his native country. Conditions
political and other, have undergone
great changes for the better in Egypt
since 1882. and the British government
runs no risk now in setting him free
He has given no trouble while in ex-
lie. and will return, an old man, to
a happier and more prosperous Egypt
than he has ever known, or than the
success OF his political enterprise
could have known.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

A landslide occurred recently In
Switzerland. An inn and its garden
and outbuildings slid down a hillside
distance of thirty-tive feet without
being in the least injured. Two stately
elm trees in the garden were also
moved without injury.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
Swallowed His False Teeth.

man recently swallowed his false
teeth and 1t drove him mad. Stomachs
will stand a great deal but not every
thing. If yours Is weak try Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. It cures Indigestion,
constipation. kidney and liver troubles as
well malaria and fever and ague. II
is particularly effective in all nervous af-
fections. and is strongly recommended at
this season of the year when the system
is rundown and most susceptible to dis
ease All druggists keep 1t.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
Beltrami county, in northern Mime

Beltrami county, in northern Mime
sofa, is bankrupt, and conditions verge
on anarchy. Judge and jurors have
struck for their pay, and the sheriff.
who has been caring for the prisoners
at his own expense. threatens to turn
them loose and close the gaol The
trouble is caused by a decision of the
court allowing the various logging
companies doing business in Beltrami
county to avoid paying their back
taxes, upon which the county deps nds
for it's revenues.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
First Inference.

First politican-Did you see that
Weisaker has been announced to dis
cuss few public questions from
high moral plane?
Second politician-Yes. wonder
what the old geezer is sore about
Indianapolis Press
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
OKE A STRANGE TONGUE.

From the New York Sun: Little
John Winthrop Pork Bennington Of
Boston spoke English perfectly. as was
to be expected, and had speaking ac-
quaintance with all the continental
languages as well as a smattering of
Arabic, Hindustani, Tagalog, Mon
goose, Chinese, hex, Conshohecken,
Bungalow and number of dialects,
but he was up against it hard, as one
would not say in Boston, when he
heard two New York grown persons
talking one day while he was taking
the air in the public garden of his ma
tive city. He listened in speechless
amazement at first, and later in studi-
GUS contemplation, and what follows
is all he could get out of it. 1t is not
positively known that the speakers
were New Workers. but John thought
they were because they were so unlike
Bostonians
Hoo zee?" said one nodding toward
a man who had passed by.
"Givva tup," replied the other.
"Jou spoze heez zennybody?"
Nope. Look slika slob."
"Izze, jou spose?"
Dunno"
"Bawst'nza bum burgaintit?"
Cert. Lessavva ball?"
"Ri-chu-ar. K'mawn."
"Whairza tat?'
"Damfino."
"Praps thrain tennay."
Wv cour-athairiz."
Howl uno?"
"Booze'n brainzer pards; n Bawstn
sci on brains"
"Ura wise guy"
"Butta amt Bawst'n. Waitrlie
pump the kid"
The speaker walked over and spoke
to the boy.
Say. bub," he said, "whairk'n we
gitta drink"
AT the fountain yonder, SIR" re-
Piled John Winthrop, suppressing his
anger at being called "bub."
"Aw, whatter you givvinus? pro-
tested the inquirer.
information, sir, concerning where
you may secure the drink for which
you have inquired" replied the aston
ished Bostonian.
"Tain't that kinduv wet werrafter,"
explained the stranger
is 1t alcoholic?" asked John Win
throp. with rare acumen.
"Thatsit." said the delighted seeker
Tor moisture. "Whairz the boozery?"
The boy told the man to inquire of
one OF the garden guardians and the
man went back to his companion
"Duzzy know whairtherza place?"
inquired the man waiting.
"Dunnoaffy duzzernot. Talks some
kind Of foreign language, butta guess
he meanza park cop. Lesgo see,' and
the two strangers went off on their
quest with John Winthrop Pork Bean
ington listening to them al far a. he
could catch their words.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

A Tall Mems club has been organ
lied in the University of Pennsylvania.
1t has twelve members. each Of whom
is feet 2 inches tail or more. Six
other men, termed "shorties," because
they are only 6 feet l inch. are asso-
ciate members.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
Point OF View.

81 am proud to say" remarked the
long-haired passenger, that was
never intoxicated in my life."
That strikes me, sah," rejoined Col.
Booze of Kentucky, 'as bein' a rather
empty honor, sah."
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
Photographs Oh Cloth.

An ingenious amateur photographer
has discovered several new ways of
printing pictures upon cotton cloths di-
rectly from the negative plate
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
Nelxhborlv.

Husband-Isn't 1t about time Mrs.
Borrore was returning our call?
Wife-Yes, but If she does return it
1t will be more than she does with the
other things she gets from us.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

Miss Chasuble-Oh, yes. always
deny myself in Lent. l give up cards,
muic, light reading and unedifying
conversations. What are you giving
up?
Mr.. Gayleigh-I think I'll give up
calling here during Lent.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

Garfield Tea has long been recog.
nized as the greatest remedy for bowel
and liver troubles; it is made from
simple herbs that cure chronic consti-
patton.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
.@sSDsfE Ef1feS546e
SO %$s&s4lf&N2$&{z:YpR N2&Y

dime, hope you will not spend it for
strong drink
Mr.. Walker Miles-Guess you don't
recor'nize me, ma'an.
Kind Lady-No, o not Who are
you?
Mr.. w. M.-Mrs. Nations brother.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

Ihe barbarous nations might be less
suspicious s II the civilized powers which
ooine @ 10 lead them to better things did
ty. 20"
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

m in favor said Wilkins. as he laid
the morning paper down. "of forming a
society for the prevention of cruelty to
dumb brutes." why. dear" said Mrs
wilkins: Il haven't said a cross word tc
you in three days"
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
SWEET CIDER

At any time by the glass or barrel Ci.
der receipt free. Send your address ana
this advertisement to Cleveland Cider
Company. Madison. Lake County. Ohio
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

Tesla has not proceeded far enough
with his work of communicating with
Mars TO enable Pierpont Morgan to sound
the people of that planet on a proposi
ton for a canal trust.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

MRS. Winslow's Soothing syrur.
nammation. ssys pain. cures wind collie CSC = bottia
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

Nv oman has too much Imagination"
'Oh. ! don't know: if she couldn't i'm
aaine that man was better than he is she
wouldn't marry him"
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

a Missouri paper says that men will
peSli TO nave some confidence in wo-
men clubs when one is organized for
dresses. " ~''
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
Cause Of tho Delay.

Teacher-What made you SO lats1
Tommy had to wait for ma to
wrap up bundle for me to leave at
Mrs. Browns.
Teacher-Surely it didn't take your
mother nearly an hour to do that.
Tommy-Yes'm. You see, the paper
she was wrappin' 1t up in had love
story in it.-Philadelphia Press.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

Millions Of sufferers use Wizard Oh
lor pain every year and call it blessed.
ASK the druggist, he knows,
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

one way the servant-girl question
might be solved would be by raising her
pay dollar or two Il week, but that
talk method
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

With rural free delivery the man who
wants some bug juice cant persuade his
wife that it is absolutely necessary for
MIN to go to the postoffice
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19
Her Age.

"How old are you, Frau Pleichin-
ger "
Has Frau Won Wiesinger given her
age, your honor?"
Certainly"
very well-then put me down az
Floh.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-04-19

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do no,
stain the hands or spot the kettle.