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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25

Colburn Co.. has gone to De,avars
City to inform Mrs. Colburu Of tbe
disaster. On account OF her condition
serious.
= IT will be great loss to u.s. said
Deputy Marshal CLARK, speaking of Mr..
Coiourn:. He was No. business
man. lie had q great deal Of good
Former Senator Anthony Higgins
was friend Of Mr.. Colburn's. He was
much shocked at the news. Speaking
OF him, MIR. Higgins said:
arthur Colburn came to Delaware,
rs far as | can recollect, some time in
the 5o's, and think he was in the
agricultural implement business. He
was o native of near New Haven. lie
once told me that he grew up in a ma
chine shop. After continuing in bust +.
nens 10 Delaware fos some years, he
went to Philadelphia and went into the
business OF teas and spices. This bust
ness ne ultimately organized into the
Arthur Colburn o.
lie pevet lost his interest in Della
ware, and shortly after his beginning
business in Philadelphia, he made large
purchases OF land in Red Lion hundred,
between Delaware City and Port Penn.
among them was the celebrated farm
OF the late John Rey bold. on which Mr..
Colburn erected Gne residence which
has since been his home, always in the
summer, and often throughout the year.
His one pleasure and interest out
side OF his business was sailing and
yachting. The boat in which he was
probably lost was a fine sailing yacht.
10 which he was accustomed to sail on
the Delaware, and every year he would
take a trip up along the coast and
through Long Island Sound.''
The youngest daughter, Madeline,
who was saved, is the wife OF Mr..
Sprangie, who is interested In coal
mining in Eastern Tennessee.
Mr.. Colburn was a member Of the
Union League, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
BLAME FOR THE DISASTER.

Steward stanbridge Says Capt. Flint Was
Responsible for Capsizing of the Yacht
yenitzia.
James Stanbridge, steward of Arthur
L. Colburn's yacht Venitzia. which
capsized in Long Island Sound Thurs
day, planes Capt. Flint for the disas-
ter. Stanbridge says:
I've got into Long Island Sound in
high spirits. Our sail up from Temp
kinsville, S. l., where we had anchored
on Wednesday nighr, was pleasant.
There was but little wind, and we were
moving lazily on Thursday afternoon.
The weather clouded up about
O'Clock, hut Capt. Flint said it would
not amount to much only a puff or
two. But the clouds became blaok-a
lead black.
'.'Mr. Colburn advised the skipper to
reef his sails. We had all sails sets,
lib, mainssil, main topsail and driver
canvas all out. We saw several yachts
in the sound here and there, and they
shortened canvas, and Mr.. Colburn
thought'we had better reef her.
"But the captain said he knew how
to weather it all right. His poor judg.
men. cost him his life and four others
who we're entrusted to his care. Tho
three women were frightened and hud-
died together 10 the cabin. Coiburn
went below to Teassure thrm. lie was
there when the squat struck the craft.
sit came in moment and lashed the
sea into ferment. Our boat rolled
and tossed about in the sea way, but
still no attempt was made to take in
any sail. The wind blew with tne force
of a hurricane, and the boat lay away
over on her port side.
LAS she rolled this time she shipped
lot Of water, and the wator began
rushing from the cockpit down the
oomeanionway, flooding the cabin. She
recovered her position once more, but
smother gust of wind swept her over on
the star board side and she filled again.
When she righted she began to settle
with the large quantity of water that
had Hooded her, and ! knew that she
was going to sink.
1.-The control OF thu sails having been
lost by this time, the canvas was flap
ming about 10 wet mass. feared that
/ would bec ,me entangled in the mass
and released my hold on the mast and
iumred into the water. | struck out
from the sinking boat. Before ! had
left the boat [ had seen Mr.. Colburn
making as If to save his daughters.
Cant. Flint had caught hold OF Mrs.
Sprankle and pulled her out on deck.
She was shrieking, and froA below in
the cabin, where the two other women
were came their frantic shrieks. | saw
Mrs. Sprankle on deck for a moment
after she was taken out of the cabin.
She was pleading with those who were
On deck to save the other ladies and
her father.
.sCapt. Flint and Frank, the seaman,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25


made desperate efforts to pull father
aud daughters. from the cabin, but the
rescue could not be made. The women
were up to their heads almost 10 the
wafer, and as the sea closed over the
cabin saw Mrs. Sprankle drop over
coard. was at that time in the water
myself, struggling about for something
to catch hold OF.
- saw that one OF the lifeboats had
broken away from the davit, and made
Tor II. 1t was upturned, and l caught
hold OF the bow, crossing my hands
over the keel and hanging en- with my
body in the water. The lifeboat was
not a great distance away from where
the yacht went down.
Mrs Sprankle had managed to grasp
this boat also and she swung herself
around to the bow OF the upturned life
boat and held on to the end in the same
manner as had. A II this time the
wind was blowing a gale and the rain
was falling fast, with occasional flashes
OF lightning. couldn't see another
person in the water, and did not know
what took place on the yacht after /
struck out. She went down like stone,
and all those on board went down with
her, except Mrs. Sprankle and myself.
~ was afraid that Mrs. Sprankle's
strength would not hold out lorR Her
entire weight was kept on her arms
crossed over the bow OF the Iiftboat,
with her fingers interlocked over the
keel of the boat The sea was breaking
over the lifeboat 80 that half of the
time the boat was under water. knew
that an attempt to right the boat was
out Of the question. | hung on there
for dear life, encouraging Mrs. Sprankle
to do the same until someone would
rescue u.s.
She acted ooolly after we got to the
lifeboat, anu ID was due to this as much
as anything else that we were both
saved. Frequently she would mako ex {.
carnations OF grief At the thought of the
awful fate of her father and sisters.
The wind and sea had carried the life
boat some distance to the southeast of
| where the yawl went down. All that we
could see of the pleasure craft as we
drifted away from her was her topmast
sticking out of the water. with the
| club signal of the Corinthian zach I
Club floating from the mast head. We
saw several boats in the distance, but
the darkness prevented those on board
seeing US, probably.
"A steam yacht passed within half
| mile OF us. We had nothing that we
could wave to attract attention. We
| were not able to use our hands, being
compelled to cling to the upturned boat
We drifted about an hour. 1t seemed
"a hours to me. How Mrs. Sprankle
managed to hold on, God only knows.
FINALLY the weather cleared, and we
noticed line OF smoke coming from a
steamer far away. She was sound tug,
and We could see that she was coming
along slowly with tow of barges. The
tug was about q half mile off, and she
was passing Us, when we both shrieked,
and Mrs. Sprankle eoreamed at the top
Of her voice. We kept this up inces-
sanity fot 10 minutes, and then saw a
deck hand on the tug looking our way.
lie notified the captain, and then we
saw the tug heading for us. The crew
on the tug lifted Mrs. Srrankle aboard
aud then took me aboard We were
both exhausted. The tug was the Ger
trude, Capt. @. G, Brown of the Chap
| pei fleet, New London
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
THEY LIVED NEAR DELAWARE CITY.

Arthur 7. Colburn Owned Several Farms
and Was Highly Respected.
The news of the drowning OF Arthur
Il. Colburn, the Philadelphia spice
manufacturer, and two of his daughters,
was q great shock to their friends ia
Delaware, their home being near Della
ware City. One OF the friends of Mr..
Colburn's is deputy United States Mar.
shal James ii. CLARK, who resides near
Delaware City. He had not heard the
news until it was told him by The
Gazette reporter after his arrival In
this city. He was very much affected
and saddensd by it and hoped that later
reports would bring the news that all
the family were saved. 1t was only
last Friday that he had seen Mr.. Col
burn while on the way to Delaware
City, and Mr.. Colburn had SPOKEN of
the cruise which they expected to start
upon on Saturday. Bad weather on
that day delayed the start for day or
two.
Mr.. Colburn had owned the yacht
Venitzis for years and had won prizes
with 1t on races in the Delaware. He
enjoyed sailing very much believing
that 1t contributed to his health. On
different occasions no had taken out
parties of his friends for short cruises.
Mr.. Colburn was 68 or 10 years old,
yet was very well preserved and active.
lie was native OF New England, and
had resided near Delaware City about
% years. He first purchased the old
dohn Reybold farm, and on it made his
nome, erecting fine frame mansion.
lie afterwards bought the Single
Landing and Patterson farms, and all
together owned 1000 to 1000 acres of
land.
1t was his custom to go to Philadel-
nhia Monday mornings and return on
Saturdays during tine busy season Of
Inc year. He had numerous friends in
and about Delaware City. He was a
strong Republican and regular con-
lri6utor 10 the campaign expenses.
he was director of the Delaware
City National Bank, and an attendant
~ Christ Protestant Episcopal Church,
OF which his family were members. He
was Interested in u Western gold min
ing company with which some local
capitalists were connected and lest o
good deal of money In 1t. His rating
IN the business world was high.
lie had no sons. His wife. who re-
,nained at home, has been an invalid
ior several years. She 10 blind and
unable to walk. According to Phila.
uelphia dispatch, William West Of the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
MRS. COLBURN FRUSTRATED.
he Became wild with Grief When Told

She Became wild with Grief When Told
of the Disaster.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
Delaware City. July 2O.-Mrs. Arthur I.
Colburn, whose husband and two daughters
were drowned in Long Island Sound Thurs
day afternoon by the capsizing Of The yacht
Venitzia. was informed of the accident by
the mother-In.law of Mrs. Walter 7.
Sprankle, Mrs. Colburn' 8 youngest daughter,
who was rescued from drowning. The elder
Mrs. Sprankle, who resides In Philadelphia,
photographed yesterday morning to the SER
wants at the Colburn homestead, instructing
them to keep the news from Mrs. Colburn,
and saying she would break 1t herself.
When she received the news, Mrs. Colburn
became wild with grief. Several years ago.
Mrs. Colburn was stricken with blindness,
and her health has since declined rapidly.
1t is feared that the terrible shock may
prove fatal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T. Sprankle will ar
rive here today. Their 3-years-od son had
been left with Mrs. Colburn. Usually. he
had accompanied his mother on the yacht
ing trips.
The statement In morning newspapers
that Mr.. Colburn's niece. Miss Elizabeth
Colburn of Ansonia, Conn.,, was drowned
has no foundation in fact. She was not
aboard the ill-fated yacht.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
ARTHUR T. GOLBURN
AND TWO DAUGHTERS
DROWNED THURSDAY
His YaWl-risged Yacht, The Yenitzla,
CapSized Near New Haven, Conn.,,
During a SeYereWindStOrm.
TWO OTHERS ALSO Persisted
Mrs. Walter r. Sprangle and the
Steward Rescued.
THREE OF THE PARTY DELAWAREANS

New Haven, Conn, July 10. Five
persons were drowned In the sound
yesterday afternoon by the capsizing Of
the yawl-rigged yacht Veuitzia OF
Philadelphia at point FIVE mi les east
OF Sands Point, near the New York and
Connecticut State line. Two of those
on board the yacht were rescued,
DROWNED.
Arthur I. Colburn, owner of the
yacht, and his daughters, Ida and
Annette Colburn, who resided near
Delaware City, Del. Capt. Flint OF
Brooklyn. N. Y, master OF the yacht,
and sailor, name unknown.
The Others on board the ill-fated
craft, Mrs. Walter T. Sprangle OF
Philadelphia. another daughter Of the
owner of the yacht, and the steward,
janice Stanbridge OF New York, were
rescued by the tug Gertrude. after
clingiug for two hours to the bottom OF
capsized boat.
The yacht left Delaware City Monday
morning, bound for Newport, r. /.
Yesterday morning, she saied from
Thompsonville. s. l., ths intention
being to put into Bac!. Rock, Conn.
last night, and take on board Mrs
SpranglB's husband, who was expected
there.
According to the story OF the steward.
the accident happened between 3 and
80 O'Clock in the afternoon. The sky
was very squally., and the steward say I
be heard Mr.. Colburn say to Capt.
Flint that it would be- well to take in
some OF the sails, but that the captain
fhof hn
the wind that was coming. She then had
on all her light sails, including jibs,
staysail and topsail. The steward says
he was IN the galley, preparing supper.
when he heard an unusual futtering Of
the jibs and felt the boat keel over.
He ruahed on deck, and was about
amidship when the craft capsized.
When he found himself in the water,
he attempted to grasp one of the sails,
which lay on the water, but found that
1t was sinking, and he then swan for
the yawls tender, which was bottom
up. As he was supporting himself at
one end Of the boat, Mrs. Sprangle,
who is an expert swimmer, caught hold
Of the other end, and they balanced
themselves thus until the tug Gertrude
appeared and the attention OF those on
board was attracted by shouts. When
picked up, both were thoroughly TX
hausted. The steward saw nothing Of the
others of the party after the disaster,
and believer that some were carr led
under by the calls and rigging, and
that Others were drowned in the cabin.
The yacht Venitzia was built in 1880,
at Mystic, Conn, and was elaborately
finished end furnished. She lie so feet
long, with a net tonnage OF 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
WEALTHY SPICE MANUFACTURER.
Arthur t. Colburn's Place of Business Was
in philadelphia.

Arthur t. Colburn's Place of Business Was
In philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 10. Arthur
7. Colburn, who. with two of his
daughters, Ida and Annette, and his
niece, ISIS Elizabeth Colburn, was
drowned by the oapsizing of his yacht
in Long Island Sound, yesterday, was
wealthy spice manufactures of this
city and an expert yachtsman. He was a
member OF the Corinthian Yacht Club
of philadelphis, and left here last
Friday on his yacht to participate in
the annual cruise of his club. He re.
sided near Delaware City, Del, where
he had an extensive estate.
Elizabeth Colburn was the daughter
of f. @. Colburn of Ansonia, Conn.
Mr.. Colburn's office was at ITO
North Second street, Philadelphia.
Mrs. Walter y. s5prangle, who, the New
Haven dispatch says, was rescued, re-
sides at 5l9 York street, Philadelphia.
The New Haven dispatch does not
mention Miss Elizabeth Colburn. ED.
The Gazette.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
DAMAGED BY LIGHTNING.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, July ia severe storm
passed over this section and part of
Sussex county, last evening. doing con-
siderable damage
At Cannon IS, the railroad station was
struck by lightning and damaged to a
great extent. The granary on the farm
of William Fleetwood was destroyed.
Several houses in the vicinity were
also struck aud burneds to the ground
The residence of Salisbury Ennis,
on New Street, this town. was struck
and the entire top Of the house torn
away. The lightning flashed down the
chimney, and set fire to the carpet in
the parlor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
DENNY HELD FOR COURT.

Accused of the Larceny of oS Pounds OF
Flour From p. s. II. Freight Car.
James Demby, colored, better known as
"Jimboy,'' was arraigned In the City Court
Saturday on the charge of larceny OF IS
railway last Wednesday, having been ar
rested by Sergeant Kelleher and Patrolman
S. d. Scott, who also recovered the flour at
house in Christlana street. Deruby was
held in 500 bail tor the Court OF General
Sessions.
Con. Harrigan accused John Toler OF
going to the Logan House and wanting to
fight, and fine of 81 was imposed. Robert
Patterson, charged with disorderly conduct,
was fined 81, as was also George Baker, COL
ored, who was arraigned on the same charge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
ST, JOHN AND MALTA.


Supreme Lodge to Meet in Washington on
September Sd.
Charles Haywood, eminent commander
Of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of st. John
and Malta, has returned from Washington,
where he perfected plans for meeting OF
the supreme body in that city on September
Sd. Congressional Hotel was secured as the
headquarters for the delegates and all ar
rapgemeilts made for their visit. The meet
ing will be held in Odd Fellows Hall. on
Seventh street, N. W., which is the only
building available large enough to seut the
body. The session will cover a period of
three days and many matters OF interest to
local members will bo taken up.
The most important matter to be acted
upon is the change in the rate TIA BILE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
SHOOTS HIS FRIEND.
A Student of Harvard Law school Kills a
CIassmate.

Student of Harvard Law school Kills a
CIassmate.
Brattleboro, VT, July 19.-Awaken-
ing between 2 and o'clock this morn
ing to find himself in the grasp of a
man, Morton Starr Greasy. a Harvard
Law School student, who is spending
the summer here, struggled until tree,
and, snatching revolver from the
bureau, tired four shots at lis assailant.
On lightning his lamp, he was horri-
fed to find that he had shot his friend
and clnssmate, Sidney Bristol of Battle
Creek, Michigan, who came here yes
terday, as a csnvasser, and was invited
by Greasy to stay over night at the
house Of his grandmother, Mrs. Starr,
in this city. Bristol lived only long
enough to gasp you have shot your
friend. p"
1t is believed that Bristol. while in a
nightmare, took hold OF Oressy. Cressy
said that he thought he was being at
tackled by burglar, and fred as soon
as he was free.
The young men were each abont "a
years OF age. They were graduated
from Yale In 1900, and entered Harvard
Law School last fall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25

These are the enervating. days when, ms
somebody has said, men drop by tho sun
stroke as if the Day of Fire had dawned.
They are fraught with danger TO people
whose systems are poorly sustained; aud
this leads US to say, in the interest of the
less robust of our reuiers, that the full
effect of Hoods Sarsaparilla is such as to
suggest the propriety of calling this medi.
cine something besides blood purifier and
tonic-say. sustaining diet. 1t makes it
much easier to bear the heat, assures refresh
ing sleep. and will'without any doubt avert
much sickness at this tine of year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
TERRIFIC ELECTRIC STORM.


Lightning Struck Two Trees in Glasgow
and Terrified Some of the People.
The people OF Glasgow had an experience
Friday afternoon which was far from
pleasant. About 2 O'Clock terrific electric
storm broke over the town, and, although
lightning flashed and heavy thunder peued
directly over head. The noise resembled a
heavy bombardment and many OF the resi-
dents of the place were terrified.
Two large trees in the town were struck
by lightning, one, large poplar, in the
heart of the village, having It's trunk split.
1t was reported that several trees near the
town were also struck.
The storm visited Wilmington later in tho
day, but was not SO severe. At Glasgow
there was very little rain. while here the
rain came down in torrents for time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
MULLIN NEARLY WELL.
Recovering From a Pistol Wound Inflicted
Two Months Ago.

hecONertnE Drohh "A Nistoi WOunu 4iiii1cteu
Two Months Ago.
Thomas Mullin, who was shot, it is alleged,
by Henry w. Fish at Mullins saloon, Front
ana Washington streets about two months
ago, has about recovered. After the shoot
ing he was taken to the Delaware Hospital,
and when he had nearly recovered was taken
to his residence. Maryland avenue and
Chestnut street. After going home, how
ever, he became worse and his condition
was so critical two weeks ago last Monday
that he was sent to the Delaware State Hos
pital.
soon after being admitted to the latter in
stitution he began to mend and Friday
had about recovered and was released and
came to his home in this city. His absolute
recovery is regarded as almost certain.
The alleged assailant Is locked up at New
Castle jail, but will probably be brought
over in few days and given hearing on
the charge of assault with intent to commit
murder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25

In connection with the desiie for fast
service between Wilmington and Rehoboth
Saturdays and Mondays, persons interested
wanted Pullman coach put on the train,
and in that behalf, Josiah Marvel wrote to
the Philadelphia office of the Pullman COM
pany. He has received n reply to the effect
that the company is unable to supply the de-
nland for cars over Sunday on Its regular
lines and could not furnish coach for this
season for the purpose desired. Next year,
1t may be possible to do so.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
Returns of Births, Deaths. Marriages.

Recorder of Deeds Delaware Clark desires
that persons whose business it is to send
him announcements of births, deaths aud
marriages, shall attend to it. He finds that
clergymen and physicians attend to this
duty. but that undertakers are very derelict.
He allows them little while longer to send
in their reports, and IL they fail, he pro-
poses turning their names over to the secre-
tary of the State Board of Health. The sec.
retnry can proceed against them and they
are liable to u fine of s. in every case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25

Court Brardywine, Foresters of America
has elected and installed the following
officers: Past Chief Ranger, Fred Klund I;
Chief Ranger, John Finan; Sub-Chief, Will
liam Clark; Senior Woodward, William
Klund; Junior Woodward, james File;
Senior Beadle. Edwin Kavanaugh; Captain
of the Guard, Andrew Limpmani Financial
Secretary, Il, E. Lannap, Jr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25

Contractor William M. Connolly has dis
posed of several properties In the Eleventh
ward during the past few days, as follows
Three dwellings on Maple street near Van
Buren,, one to Elwood ). Sharp for 81, 800
and two to Andrew b. White for SO, 600 ;
one on Van Buren, street near Maple, to
Isabella M. Dillon for 81, 800, aud the store
property at Maple and Van Buren, streets to
Dorsey & Co., for 81, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25

The following otficers-olect of Telegraph
Friday evening: Councillor, J.1A. Rettew /;
Vice Councillor, g. II. Leach; Assistant Re-
cording Secretary. p. j. Shockley; Con-
ductor. H. A. Russell; Warden, b. 4. Will
kins, Jr. Inside Sentinel, g. R. Briefly
Outside Sentinel, ID. j. H. Bacon; Trustee,
for IS months, NJ. W. Hallam. After the
installation refreshments we're served.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-07-25
PEyNSYLYANIA.

By the explosion of a can of coal oil
near York Haven Thursday two daugh-
tiers OF Calvin Snellbaker were burned
to death.
Jack and Ed. Biddle, brothers, were
Thursday sentenced to death in Pitts.
burg for the murder of Thomas ID.
Kahney on Mount Washington.
A foot bridge which Conrad Schoible,
near Hightsyille, Lancaster county, was
trying to save, was swept away by Hood
Thursday, and he was drowned.