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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22

by me, and stored at the Perkins build
ing, / have few words of explanation.
The engineer at the Perkins building
came to me, and stated that a con-
siderable amount Of oil was needed for
machinery. He said ne would need
nearly two barrels. l inquired the
price of oil, and found that by buy
ing 5-gallon cans 1t would cost from
do to 60 cents per gallon, and that the
cans would cost extra, making the oil
cost 55 and rs cents. By purchasing
by the barrel, found the price would
not be more than from % to 35 cents
per gallon. l explained this to Mr..
Otis, and he advised ME to buy the
two barrels, which 1 did. Further
more, none of the oil was wasted, as
reported two weeks ago"
This ended all discussion on the sub
feet,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22
CUT DOWN..
Revenue of BootbIacks Has Been
Greatly Reduced.

The local bootblacks expect to COM
plete their organization within few
days. 1t is claimed that the union
will include practically all the
shines outside Of those who are
employed In the local shoe stores. 1t
is on the latter that the union ex-
poets to make war. For long time
a majority of the shoe stores have
employed bootblacks to shine the
shoes of customers without charging
them for the work. The bootblacks
who have stands about the city say
that this has reduced their revenues
to a great extent. They propose to
put stop to it if it is possible.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22
OIL EXCITEMENT.
It Is at an End Among Members Of
School Board.
Mr.. Gibbons Explains Why He Bought Those
Two Barrels.

When Mr. Gibbons last night shot
the well which has been causing the
oil excitement among members of the
Board of Education, it proved to be
only u "duster."
Operation was begun by Mr.. Glib.
bons, after Mr. Davis, Of the committee
OH supplies, reported that nearly all
Of the two barrels purchased had been
taken back by the dealer. at seems"
began Mr.. Gibbons, that at the meet
ing Of the Board two weeks ago, while
l was absent, the members got work
ed up considerably over oil. Perhaps
this was due to the excitement caused
by oils having been discovered near
this city. At any rate, statements
We're made which your investigation
did not warrant.
with reference to the oil purchased
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22
Boys and Girls.

Have you had one of the puzzles
given for Cordova Coffee wrappers? +?
They are all the craze.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22
TRIBUTE
From Richfield People to the
Memory of Mr.. Oviatt.

Mr.. Clarence %. Oviatt, whose death
occurred April Oath, at his home in
Medina, was born in Richfeld, April
IA, 1850. With the exception Of two
years that he spent in Colorado, he
had lived in Richfield until the year
1881, when he moved to Medina and
had lived in Medina ever since. 1t
seems fitting and appropriate that
something should be said i'm regard
to the high esteem in which Mr..
Oviatt was held by Richfeld people.
His death was mourned by all who
knew him. and his friends in Rlchfield
tender to his family in Medina their
deepest sympathy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22
BAKED BEANS
We're Principal Article Of Diet at
This Banquet.

Monday evening a number OF the
young friends of Mrs Lucinda W.
"Aunty" Brown, enjoyed baked
bean banquet at her home, 206 Car
roll st. II WAS given in honor of Miss
Ethel Snowdcn, of Castalis, O., who
Is in the city the guest of friendA
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22

Carl Farbaro, who was registered as
"Julius Miller" because he could not
speak English told the Court through
an interpreter that ''it might be pos
sible" that he was drunk. He has
been working on farm and was woe
fully dry when he came to town Tues
day. One and costs was his portion.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22

Lewis Noonan, charged with falling
to send his boy to school. made affida-
Wit that the lad is past IA years old,
and was discharged. Henry Welsh
paid 81 and costs for intoxication.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22

Sol Long pleaded not guilty Of sell
ing liquor to Alfred Collins. a minor,
and will have hearing Thursday. The
Collins boy was fined 81 and costs for
lutoxication. ..A
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-05-22
YOU NEED
New LIFE
IN THE SPRING.

Ray- Dan The great nerve and
S0u 0Vis blood remedy, Is the
best SPRING TONIC and blood purl
fer.
1t builds up the body, brain and
nerves. Disease cannot exist in body
supplied with pure blood. This is the
secret of the wonderful success OF Bar.
Ben. 1t makes pure blood, and strong
nerves. All druggists. 90 cents. Sam
pie free. Address,
The Bar-Ben Remedies Co.
zoi-2O5 The Arcade, Cleveland, o.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
AN INTERESTING RELIC.

Discovery of the Sign Which Informed
Lafayette of His Welcome to Delaware.
While looking through the effects
stored in the garrett OF the old Abner
Vernon mansion, at Clsymont, last Sat
urday, members Of the Vernon family
found most interesting relic of the
visit of Gen. Lafayette to Delaware
in 1925. II is believed that it has been
stored where 1T was found, ever since
that time. The relic ia wooden sign.
l6 inches long, which bears the follow
ing inscription: "Delaware's Welcome
10 Lafayette. When Gen. Lafayette
came to Wilmington he had been in
Philadelphia and rode to this city by
carriage. driving over what is now the
Wilmington & Philadelphia turnpike.
At the State line at Claymont the
welcome sign was placed over the road,
and it was one of the first things in the
State that met the gaze Of the distin-
guished visitor. He knew he was vel
come, but the sign forcibly Impressed
upon him the kindly feelings that the
people generally entertained for him.
Tha sign has been brought to Will
mington, aud Monday night. was pre-.
sented by Eben N. Baldwin, postmaster
at Clay to the. Delaware Historical
Society. George X. Lloyd will presen {
a map OF Claymoht, whichs is believed
to be the only one in existence. The
Rev, J. Harry Chesley of Claymont
Will read paEer touching upon the
history of that locality.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
SEVEN LoGKJAw VICTIMS.

st. Louis, No., Nov. IS. -Coroue'
Funkhouser today rendered serdiel
finding the st. Louis Health Deparis
ment negligent in this preparation o.
dipbtheria anti-toxine, the adminipl
tration Of which recently causid the
death by lockjsw (tetanusl OF seven
children. The verdict In part is a,
follows: s
I'VE find that the deceased cnIra t.,
their death from tetanus following lbu
administration of diphtheria AMI
toxine containing tetanus toxine, said
diphtheria.anti toxine having been pre-
pared and issued by the Health be-
psrtment OF the city snd, bearing dates
on labels Of August oath and Septem
ber 30th, 1901.
THE presence OF tetanus toxine in
the diphtheris snti-toxine shows negi-
gence on the part of the Health Depart
ment in the preparation Of said diph-
theris anti-toxIne and the issuance
thereof. -
For some time the city Health De.
partment has been making anti -toxins
for uEe In diphtheria cases. This was
distributed among prsotioing physicians
throughout the city free of charge. and
used In the city institutions quite
generally. In many cases it is said TO
have saved lives. The serum was OBJ
tanned from horses that are said to
have contracted tetenus.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
ELEVATED RAILROAD.
No Action Taken Tuesday by street and
Sewers Department.

No Action Taken Tuesday by street and
Sewers Department.
The Street and Sewer Department
took no action, at its meeting tuesday,
on the resolution granting to the p. /,
W. Il b. Railroad Go. the right to
build an elerated railroad through the
city, as there are Still some points in
the measure upon which the city and
COMPANY have not agreed.
During the meeting several people
owning property along the route we're
present and Thomas F. Cassidy. who
owns property at Seventh and Rail
road, said the elevated road would be a
delrlment to his property as it would
be about three yards from his second
story windows. His complaint was
noted.
After the meeting President Lawton,
Charles B. Duhell and William W.
Lobdell of the Board of Trade had a
conference with Directors Garter and
Fshey, the only ones present. and urged
them to make an effort to get the
resolution in shape for passage at an
early date 1t is believed no action will
be taken before nsxt Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
HISTORICAL SOCIETY,
An Interesting Address by Rev. J. Harry
ChGsley of Ciaymont.

An Interesting Address by Rev. J. Harry
Chesiey of Ciaymont.
Tbs Historical Society Of Delaware
be ID its monthly meeting Monday night.
The Kew, j. Harry Chesley of Clay
mont read an interesting paper on his.
torical buildings in the vicinity oil
Nsmaan' 8 Creek. He told the story oil
this old mill, which has recently besn
destroyed to make room for improve.
rnenie for the Pennsylvania railroad.
The mill was built in 1922 and was the
tirst industry Of Colonial times in that
part OF Delaware. II was the only mill
IN that section except an old Indian
mill about half mile further up the
creek. This Indian mill in still stand
ing and is simply n hollow in a large
rook. Ii was used as mortar in which
the Indians ground their corn. The
old mill saw lT9 years Of service before
being destroyed to make room for
the railroad. 1t was he'd for three
generations by members Of the Church
man family. Mr.. Chesley spoke OF the
residence of Col. Thomas Robinson near
Namsan's Creek. Col. Robinson was q
Revolutionary hero and dghis home was
visited ty Washington. Near the house
there is still standing q chestnut tree
which was planted by Martha Washing.
ton. According to a tradition il was
while visiting Col. Robinson that
George Washington gave the name to
the famous pear known assthe Washing
ton pear Gen. Lafayette also visited
Col. Robinson. '7
On behalf of ". G. Vernon of CLAY
mont, who now lives in the Robinson
mansiop, Mr. Chesley presented to the
society a 16.foot sign, which was used
to welcome Lafayette upon his first
visit to Delaware in 1884. The sign
for number OF years lay in the garrett
OF the mansion and more lately has been
used as q shelf. 1t is weather beaten,
but upon 1t can be read very distinctly
this inscription Delaware Welcomes
LaFay ette. - This sign was evidently
placed at the Delaware State line near
the Robinson house, and it was the
first greeting Lafayette received upon
leaving Pennsylvania and entering
Delaware. Mr.. Chesley also present ted
to the society two stones taken from
the old mill at Clay mont, bearing the
dates 1922 and 1850, the years 10 which
the mill was built and enlarged.
Eben N. Baldwin, on behalf of
George X. Lloyd of Claymont. pre-
sentsd to ths society the original man
and also lithograph print Of the map
OF Claymont as 1t was originally laid
out in 1854. The society gave rising
vote Of thanks TO MIR. Chesley and Mr..
BALDWIN.
Ex-senator. A thony Higgins, on be.
half Of Leonard Myers Of Pb biIadelphia,
presented to the society the three com
mi 5aafn af In na I.sA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Port Penn, Nov 10. The wedding OF
j. Roy Tracey and Miss Rebecca Francis
Dilworth took place Saturday afternoon
at the home of the hride's sister, Mrs.
W. II. Hall. Owing to the recent death
OF the BRIDES mother, the wedding was
quiet affair. This immediate relatives
and few friends were present Ths
Rev. William Tracey, ID. D.. iather OF
the groom. officiated, The bride wore
a dark blue travelling suit, and carried
pink and white carnations. Among
those present were: Mrs. William
Tracey, Mr.. aud Mrs. Louis Gsrson
and Charles Morton of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs, Rufus Stewart, M ISIS
Dale and Mrs. Rachel Vandserift of
Wilmington, Mrs. David Stewart, David
Stewart, Jr., and Vandyks Stewart of
New Castle, Mrs. Eliza Dilworth and
Dale Dilworth Of Salem, v. j., Mrs.
f. z. Stewart. Miss Mary E. X.
Stewart, Miss Emma Stewart, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abrsm Vandegrift, Misses Mary
and Julia Vandegrift, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II. Hall, Misses Bessie and Katie
Hall, Mrs. @. j. vandeglift. Miss
Lille Asrril, Mrs. II. D. Hall and
Miss Florence G. Hall of Port Penn,
and L. George Vandegrift and Miss
Agnes Vandegrjft of Macdonough.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
MILK LICENSE FORFEITED.

Extreme Penalty Imposed in the Municipal
Court on a Milk Dealer.
Two cases of alleged violation of the
milk ordinance were brought to the at
tention of Judge Churchman in the
Municipal Court Monday. and in
one case the extreme penalty-forfeitur
of license-was imposed, being the
second offence. Owing to a misunder-
standing as to tine name Of the other
defenuant, the second case was CON
tinued.
Lemuel o. Porter, wto on August
1st. 1909, was ohsrged with having for
sale milk containing more than S71s
per cent of wstery matter and less than
1919 per cent OF solids, adiudged guilty
and fined SO, was arraigned on the same
charge this morning. He pleaded guilty
and was fined S25 and his liuense was
declared forfeited. The law provides u
penalty not to exoeed $40 for the frat
offence and for the seeond offence the
ronnlty is fine of s25 aud forfeiture Of
license. ~ $6l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
NEW RAILROAD POLICEMAN.
Waller O, Hoover to LOOK After the II. &
s o. Interests Here.

Waller O, Hoover to LOOK After the II. &
O. Interests Here.
Chief III. O. Tucker of the detective
bureau Of the Baltimore g. Ohio rail
road, has. appointed Walter o. Hoover
oil this city special railroad policeman
for the company's lines in Wilmington,
with headquarters at East Junction, and
ne went on duty at noon Tuesday. His
duty VIII be to watch the cars and be
on the lookout for trespassers and law
breakers, Ne has been ia the employ
OF the Wilmington Transfer Go.
This appointment completes the police
system IN the Philadelphia division at
all OF the. principal points. The COM
pHny has decided TO have an officer at
every place where freight trains ars
made up.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
STREET AND SEWERS.
Regular Weekly Meeting of the Directors
Tuesday Nforninr

Regular weekly Meeting Of the Directors
Tuesday Morning.
The regular weekly meeting of the
Directors Of the Street and Sewer De-
partment was held Tuesday. Presi-
dent Webster is still sick and could not
attend. He is reported to be improving.
On September 9th bids for paving
were opened, and Tuesday 1t was decided
to award contracts FOR any work there
may be to give out to Simmons & Bro
for brick and Davis & Son for Belgian
block. AT present no work is planned
and 1T is hardly likely that much will
be done before next spring.
Secretary Wiley reported balance in
bank amounting to s29, $40. 50. The
weekly payroll, amounting to 1928. SO,
and bill tor Gait hire, 1852. 20, were
approved and ordered paid.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
STATE PILOT BOARD,


Action Taken with Reference to John b.
Merritt and John II. Truxton.
The Delaware State Board of Pilot
Commissioners met here Monday as a
court of inquiry into the capabilities
for service of John b. Merritt and John
II. 1ruxton. A number of pilots tesri
fled concerning Merritt's capacity and
there was no charge against him. Some
yenrs ago Merritt's licenae was reduced
to permit him to pilot vessels drawing
not more than 20 feet According to the
opinion OF an attorney the Statute
allows only two Glasses, pilots handling
vessels of all kinds and pilots handling
vessels OF not more than IL feet draught.
Nothing remained for the pilot com.
missioners but to grant MIR. Merritt
first GLASS license.
Mr.. Iruxton's suspension was made
permanent by reason OF physical dis.
ability.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

The changes 10 the time table of the
F., W. Il B. railroad, which will take
elect next Sunday morning, at Il. Oh
O'Clock, will affect trains leaving this
city vety lit 9. Train No. 35, known
as the Atlantic Coast Line express, now
leaving this city for the South at 12. 13
p. M. will leave at IL. AZ, half an hour
later. Train No. 81, the Philadelphia
and Baltimore express, will leave Phila-
delIhia at 2. 16 p. M, instead of 2. 90.
The arrival of the train in this city
will be at the same time as heretofore.
The northbound trains will show the
following changes: Train No. 80, known
as the Atlantic Coast Line express, due
here at 8. SO a, M, will arrive at 10. 32.
Train No. 6e, known as the Southern
Railway express, due here at TO- so. has
been withdrawn. Ths train will run
AZ second section of the Atlantic Coast
Lin express and will leave here at
1922 q, IN. Train No. rs, known as
the Washington and New York express,
will leave at 3. Is a. m, instead of 8. OF.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
AUTOMATIC BLOCK SIGNALS.
Pennsylvania Co. to Extend the System to
the Maryland Division.


the Maryland Division.
Pennsylvania railroad ofiioIals con i.
template the extension of the auto
matte block siRnaling system, now on
the New York, Atlantic City and Phila.
delphia divisions, the latter as far ss
Paoli, to the Maryland division, taking
in portion of the Philadelphia, Will
mington K Baltimore railroad. As part
OF these plans, Joseph 4. Richards,
engineer OF maintenance of way, accom-
panied by his committee of supervisors
and engineers, 10 to tnko into considera-
tion the construction of this system
while on his inspection "trip this week.
The extension of this signal system
is in line with the introduction and
carrying out of the standards which
have insured that uniformity and gen
eral good management for which the
Pennsylvania is noted. The interlock-
ing system on this railroad is consid-
cred to be in advance Of all others, not
excepting the admirable systems on the
English roads. The electro pneumatic
interlocaing and automatic block sig
mailing systems we're at the time of their
introduction. bold ventures in railroad
ing.
Mr.. Richards and party left
Philadelphia Tuesday for Pittsburg.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will
be devoted to the main line to New
York and to the Philadelphia, Whining
ton & baltimore road. They will look
carefully over the track. with the view
OF awarding the usual prizes at the
end of the year; inspect the improve
ments already made and in progress
and determine upon the improvements
for 1902. This trip is to enable the de.
partment to fix it's budget for next
year. along with recommending future
construction work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
AN IMPORTANT DEAL.

Deed for STo0,O0O of Property in Pennsyl-
vania and Delaware Filed Here.
Recorder of Deeds Delaware Clark
has received for record lengthy deed
conveying property in Pennsylvania and
Delaware from the Girard Trust Co.
and the Sulnmitt Branch Coal Go. to
John q. Wilson. for consideration of
S700, ZOO. The Pennsylvania property is
in coal lands and railroads; that 10
Delaware is wharf property at Delaware
City.
The fact that Mr.. Wilson buys prop
erty for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
gives an impression that the railroad
may be Interested in the purchase at
Delaware City. The deed contains rev.
enue stamps to the amount of S348. 75.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
THREE MEN LOSE FOUR FEET
James Waller Run Down by a
New Castle Car.
WILLIAM GALLAGHER
FELL OFF ENGINE
Taylor Brown Was Accidentally
Shot.
Accident to Waller Occurred at Fourth
and Lombard streets-Gallagher Was
Injured at the West Yard--Brown Re-
ceived His Wound at Mt. flessant-The
Trio Taken to u Hospital. .<is,s

James Waller lost both feet and Will
liam Gallagher and Taylor Brown each
lost a foot Friday as the result OF
accidents. All three we're operated
upon at the Delaware Hospital
Waller is q carpenter and rasides at
405 Lombard street He stopped for
awhile Friday afternoon in Joseph
Cross barber shop, Fourth and LON
bard streets, and then started across
Fourth strvet. He was struck by car
81 Of the New CASTLE line. which ran
over both legs just above the ankles.
His head was lacorated and he was
rendered unconscious. Drs. III. @.
Buckmsster and II. j. Stubbs, who
were called to the scene, had Waller
sent to the hospitaa, where both feet
were amputated. 1t was found that his
skull had not been fractured, as was.
at first feared, and although his con-
dition is preoarious he may recover.
William Gallagher, aged AS years, 10
f1agman on the Philadelphia & Read
ing Railway. He fell from an engine at,
the west junction, and mis- left leg was
crushed. The patrol wagon was set to
Lring Gallagher to town, but he refused
to go in it Then the Phoenix ambu-,
lance was sent there and it brought
him to the Delaware Hospital. whore
amputation was performed.
Taylor Brown. IA years old of Pleasant
Hill, Nd, was cunning for rabbits
when his gun was accidentally dis
charged, the load entering his left foot.
He was brought to town on Balti
more x Ohio train aud the foot was
smputated at the Delaware Hospital.
Harry Rambo Of Kirkwood street,
above Ninth, had his foot badly laoer-
sted by more than 100 pounds Of iron
falling upon it at the plant of the Mo
Cullough Iron Co., Friday An
artery was severed. Sixteen stitches
were required to close the wound.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
THIRTY-FOuR HORSES PERISH.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. ls. The ware
house of the I. W. Jones Furniture
Transit Co. was burned today. The loss
being ESQ, 900, with S40,0 insurance
Thirty-four horses perished in the fire.
VIM. Taylor, oolored. who lived on the
second floor, rescued his wife and two
children by carrying them from the
building. He was nearly overcome soon
after, while trying to rescue ths horses
stabbed ou the second floor. He saved
only one horse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21
DEATH OF DR.. W. F. NORRIS.

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. IS. -Dr. vii.
liam Fisher Norris, aged 63 years, a
widely known oculist, died today Of
pneumonia.
DR.. Norris was graduated from the
University of Pennsylvania in 1861. He
was appointed an assistant surgeon in
the Union Army, and was in charge OF
the Douglass Hospital, at Washington,
during the year 1864. He was former
president of the American Apthalmology
Society, and was for 30 years attending
surgeon of the Wills Eye Hospital. Or.
Norris was a prolific writer on medical
topics, and his writing on diseases Of
the eye are widely consulted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

As an indication OF the care required
to supply the water for the normal
needs of the city, the fact is cited tnat
the Water DepaI tment has placed water
motors on the prohibitiye list. Water
motors are claimed to be most economi-
cal 10 merchants and manufacturers
needing lihgt power, cut they cannot be
use here. They are said to be cheaper
than gas, electricity or steam power. If
the Water Department had plenty of
water. or supplied water by a gravity
system it would probably be- enabled
to supply motor services, which would
prove an item to establishments in
terssted
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-11-21

The New Jersey and fennsylyania
Traction Co., which has been moor.
porated in Trenton, N. j., with a
capital of 81, 600, 600, proposes to build
-four lines in that city and have q
uiform rate Of three cents. Lewis s.
DunhaE of this city. who is one of the
incorporators OF the company, is private
secrssary to I. Colsman du Poht, head
of she Delaware Button Co. Mr..
dS Foht is personal friend of Tom L.
Jnhaaon, who is said to be interested
in the new corporation. IL g