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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

engineers to say which OF the two
systems is the better. Years of toll,
through which scientific men as we'll
as trained mechanics have struggled,
says DR.. Pyle in order to ascertain the
real merits of the two systems, have
not settled the question.
Probably the portion Of the paper in
the Laboratory Bulletin which is at
traoting the greatest attention is the
following statement; 1.-The record of
typhoid fever should be low, instead
of which Wilmington has an exception
ally high typhoid death rate. -
Secretary Wigglesworth of the Board
of Health does not agree with this
statement. He says in his opinion the
typhoid death rate of Wilmington is
low, and gave the following statistics
Monday from his records, which
are on file at the health office: In 1890
there were 1895 deaths in the city, of
which SO resulted from typhoid fever |;
1891, 1,237 deaths, of which 80 were
from typhoid fever; 1892, 1,267 DEATHS
of which "A were from typhoid fever /;
1893, l, 1893 deaths, of which 30 were
from typhoid fever; 1894, l, 161 deaths,
of which 20 were from typhoid fever !;
1895, 1.198 deaths, of which 81 we're
from typhoid fever; 1896, 1,204 deaths,
of which 10 were from typhoid fever |;
1897, 1922 deaths, of which 90 were
from typhoid ever; 1898, 1879 deaths,
of which 80 were from typhoid fever |;
1899, 1894 deaths, of which 46 we're
from typhoid fever; 1900, 1,474 deaths,
of which sc were from typhoid fever (;
1901, 1,404 deaths, of which 32 were
from typhoid fever.
Mr.. Wigglesworth thinks this is a
fine showing for city as large as Will
mington. 1t will be noticed that in
1890, 1891 and 1892, just before the
filter plant was put in operation, there
were 50. 30 and Al deaths from typhoid
fever, respectively. in 1898, the year
the plant was first operated, and dur
ing the following year there were 20
typhoid deaths and in 1896 the number
was 10. Only once since the plant was
put in operation has the number OF
typhoid deaths exceeded the number
in the year before the plant was
operated. In 1892 there we're A typhoid
deaths and the highest number since
was in 1899, when it was 46. With that
exception the highest number since the
plant was in operation was SO, while
the average death rate has been in
creasing. 1t is notable fact that last
year, when there were 1,404 deaths,
only 80 resulted from typhoid fever,
while in 1890, when there were /, 23e
deaths, 90 resulted from typhoid.
Several who have gone over these
statistics think they make point in
favor of the filter plant, even with its
limited capacity. On several occasion;
there have been what some people
called epidemics of typhoid, but il
nearly every instance, the patients were
confined to one section of the city at a
\ time, which did not look as if the city
drinking water had much to do with
| the trouble.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
CLEANING up TAX DUPLICATE.

Nearly All of1s9s Taxes Paid or Accounted
For-Now for 1899, 1900 and 1901 Taxes.
Receiver of Taxes Rettew has about
cleaned up his tax duplicate for 1898.
He has followed the provision of the
law which permits the sale of property
for taxes. In some instances, the
taxables settled before the sale; in
others their property was sold. There
yet remains on the books some church
holdings concerning which it is uncer-
tain as yet whether or not taxes will
be required. If they come under the
constitutional provision exempting
property used for religious or educa-
tion purposes without tuition fee, the
Levy Court will probably allow them
as errors.
For today, Mr.. Rettew had adver-
tised the sale of 311 Shipley street, the
property of Robert Adair, and houses
on Glen avenue, Jas the property of
Samuel d. Forbes. Sheriff Mcdaniel
had already sold the Shipley street
property and he allowed the receiver of
taxes his charge for taxes and costs.
Maria @. Hartman today paid the
total amount of taxes owed by Mr..
Forbes and costs, total of S246. II.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
THE LABOR MOVEMENT.
Some of the Union Men Favor an Inde-
pendent Ticket While Others Suggest
Putting Questions to Candidates.

some OF the Union MEN faNor th ihue-
pendent Ticket While Others Suggest
Putting Questions 70 Candidates.
For several weeks the United Labor
League, which is composed of most of the
labor organizations in the city, has been
wrestling with the proposition to have an
independent labor ticket in the field at the
ensuing general election.
1t was suggested some time ago that 1t
might be advantageous TO organized labor
to have ticket of its own. but since that
time there has been change OF sentiment
on the part of some OF the union labor
people, who believe that more good can be
accomplished by putting questions to candi-
dates of the great parties and refusing to
support those candidates who do not agree
with the view of the central labor body.
The league has instructed It's members,
who are from the several unions, 10 ascer-
tain the view of those unions In regard to
the matter, and at the next meeting of the
league it is likely that reports will be re-
ceived which will enable the league TO pro-
ceed with its work. Wilmington Typo
graphical Union has instructed its delegates
to the league to favor the plan of question:
ing the candidates, and II is said that sew
eral other unions contemplate instructing
their delegates on the same line. The
league intends to act according to wishes of
a majority of the unions Of which 1t is COM
posed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
LiveIy politieal Contest.

Elkton, Md, Aug. 11.-The fight over the
Democratic nomination for Congress in ths
First and Second districts of Maryland il
becoming interesting. In the First district,
which is composed of all the counties on thu
Eastern Shore. the candidates include Joseph
B. Seth of Talbot, Henry X. Lewis of Caro-
line, and p. B. Hopper of Queen Anne's.
Other counties on the shore have favorita
sons, but the fight appears to be between
Seth and Hopper. The latter has the en-
dorsement of his own county and the Kent
delegation will in all probability favor his
candidacy. The Republicans will likely re-
nominate Congressman William II. jackson
of Wicomico. In tho Second district the
outlook is favorable to ex-Congressman
Joshua F. @. Talbot of Baltimore county.
Mr.. Talbot has the endorsement of that
county, and the primaries in Hartford county
Saturday selected an anpiedged delegation.
which, it is predicted, means that Hartford S
vote in the convention will be thrown to the
Baltimore county man. The Republicans
will renominate A. A. Blaksney,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
SENT UP A BALLOON
AND GOT A HUSBAND

Cambridge, Nd, Aug. liza romance in
Dorchester county. In which Miss Mamie
Zercross and Ralph Messick figured, is the
talk of the day. On the Fourth of July Miss
Zercross sent up fsh-shaped toy balloon
with a photograph and a letter attached.
She watched it MS it SCARED skyward, and
when it was lost from view she thought no
more of it.
After few days she received letter from
Ralph Messick, dated Ocean City, Md,
many miles away. Mr.. Messick had found
the balloon along the bay, with the young
woman's note and photograph attached. He
asked permission to correspond. 1t was
granted, and soon afterward he forwarded
his own picture.
Miss Zercross was favorably impressed. A
little later he arrived here, and Miss Zercross
met him at the station. He was driven TO
her home, and, after a few days of court
ship, they were married. The couple are
enjoying their honeymoon in the Catskills.
Mr.. Messick is grain dealer. Miss
Zercross has passed 20 summers, while Mr..
Messick has probably reached % years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
MARRIED IN SICK ROOM.
Miss swayne Of Kennutt becomes Wife oi
Prot. Palmer of fSwarthmore.


Prot. Palmer of swarthmore.
Miss Margaret Bancroft Swayne, daughter
of William Swayne. OF kennett Square, Pa,
was married on the morning of August 9Th
to Prof.Samuel Copeland Palmer of Swarth-
more, Delaware county. The ceremony,
which was according to that OF the Society
of Friends, wHs pronounced in the BRIDES
Ftck room on Marshall street, where she lies
al with typhoid fever. There we're present
tho parents Of the groom, MIR. and Mrs.
] evils Palmer, of Ooncordyille, the father
of the bride, William Swayne, wife and
daughter, Ruth. The maid of honor was
Miss Mary Baker of Philadelphia, and tho
bridesmaids were Miss Wicks of Rutledge
and Miss Elsie Gawthrop of Kennett.
George Satterthwaite of Swarthmore, one
of the groomsmen, was present, but g. Ed
ward Satterthwaite of Washington, ID. c.,
could not be reached in time and was
absent. The only other persons who wit
messed the ceremony were Miss Helen
Bernard, of kennett, who was to have per-
formed the wedding march, and the BRIDES
physician, DIR. O. S. Reynolds. Everything
was exceedingly quiet, but 'he room was
bright with sunlight and flowers, and the
bride, who lay upon her pillow throughout
the ceremony, was the most composed
person s.sesent. She is still progressing
nicely and hopes of her early recovery are
expre ssed on every side.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
DROWNED AT HOLLY OAK.
August Merrino of Philadelphia Lost Hi
Life While Bathing.

August Merrino of Philadelphia Lost His
Life While Bathing.
August Merrino, aged As years, agent for
Groome Il Co., wholesale liquor and wine
merchants, 1913 South Third street, Philadel-
phia, was drowned in the Delaware River at
Holly Oak, last evening. He was one of a
party of five who had gone to that resort to
pend a few days.
Leaving his friends he stated that he was
going to take a swim. Divesting himself
of his clothing, he plunged from the piling
and seemed TO be enjoying the water when a
number of men nearby heard him scream
"helpr" In a few moments men we're over
board and after him, but he had gone down
and failed to reappear. Several men con-
tinued TO dive for him for nearly half an
hour and party went out with graphing
iron TO search for the body, but were unable
to find it.
He was formerly with the firm of Hutchin-
son N Bro. OF Philadelphia until the firm
dissolved when he went with Groome IL Co.
Capt. Groome of the City Troop of Philadel-
phia is one of the members of the iirm.
The deceased leaves wife, who has been
an invalid for the past II years. There are
no children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
CYCLONE on THE DELAWARE.

Trenton, N. j., Aug. liza miniature
cyclone swept down the Delaware River
last night and spent Its fury in and about
this city, doing damage TO property to the
extent of 500, 200.
report that the cyclone had caught the
steamers John A. Warner and City of
with several thousand excursionists aboard,
caused the Widest confusion for time.
The steamers, however, missed the cyclone,
which coursed down the river for about
three miles and lifted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
pennsylvania Knights Of py.hlns.

The Pennsylvania Grand Lodge of
Knights of pythias has elected the follow
ing officers: Grand Chancellor, George NJ.
Fletcher. No. S27, ltrie; Grand Vice
Chancellor, Calvin Toinlinson, No. 3s5.
Newtown Grand Prelate W. Z. Foltz, No.
159, Chamhersbury; Grand Keeper of
Records and Seals, George Hawkes. Grand
Master of Exchequef, Julius Mountney, No.
166, Philadelphia; Grand MaHter-at-Arms,
Willis II. Faber, No. 100. Williamsport (;
Grand Trustee, William B. Hart, No. As,
Philadelphia. Hawkes. was opposed on the
ground that other duties prevent his giving
his whole time to the office of grand keeper
of records and seals. But he was reelected
by a large majority. He is Il Common
Councilman in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

Norman S. Brown, brakeman on
the p, W. & B. railroad, who lived at
514 East Fourth street, this city, died
Monday at the Presbyterian Hos
pital, Philadelphia He was struck by
a passing train at Gray's Ferry road
and Forty seventh street, Philadelphia,
on Saturday night, and taken to the
hospital. He had the left foot cut off
and the shoe and foot were found on
the tracks several hours later by a
policeman. Deceased was we'll and
favorably known here, and was gen.
eral favorite with railroad men with
whom he came in contact. The body
was taken to Colora, Pa, his former
home, for interment tomorrow after
noon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
BANK BUILDING BURNED.

New York, Aug. 1.-THE New York
Bank Building, at the corner of Wall
and William streets, was damaged by
fire to the extent of $50, 900 early to-
day. The first floor, basement and
a portion of the top floor are occupied
by the bank. The remainder of the
building is used as offices.
The fire started in lawyers Office,
on the third floor. Several other offices
on that floor were damaged, and the
top floor was almost burned out.
The bank portion of the building down
stairs and the safety deposit vaults
were deluged with water.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
STABBED TO DEATH.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 9.--Walter A. Scott,
president of the Illinois Wire Co., was
stabbed to death in the Monadnock Building
today by Walter l.. Stebbins, civil and
consulting engineer with offices in the sams
building. Stebbins used paper knife, stab
bing Scott twice.
The stabbing occurred in Scott's private
office. Stebbins had done some work for
the Illinois Wire Co., over which there had
been dispute. The two had quarrel, and
Stebbins, 1t is said, called Scott liar.
There was scutiie, and the two burst from
the private office, with blood flowing from
Scott's wounds. Stebbins made no attempt
tn aRrana
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
THE FARMERS FAIR.
A Great Event Being Arranged to Take
Place at Brandywine Springs Park.

A Great Event Being Arranged to Take
Place at Brandywine Springs Park.
Manager Crook of Brandywine Springs
Park has been advised that elaborate ar
rangements are being made by those in
terested in the farmers fair to be held at
the park on the 9th and 28th of this month
and Mr.. Crook has guaranteed that the park
will have a fine array OF attractions on that
occasion. He will provide all of the room
necessary for the fair and give unlimited
transportation facilities and all of the con-
veniences that the roomy and attractive
park will afford. 4l=A
IL is proposed to have a different arrange
ment this year from that which has pro-
vailed heretofore, which will give better
results. Greater space will be allotted to the
fair and the tents, stalls, booths, &c., will
be so placed that everything can be shown
to advantage. Judging from the inquiries
and advance reports the exhibits will be far
more numerous than those Of last year. It
is proposed to have an exhibition that will
draw people from all parts of the State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

The National Convention of Haymakers
met at Elmira, N. Y, on Saturday and
Charles A.Willetts of Pennsylvania, National
Chief Haymaker; j. @. Mier of Indiana,
National President; Mahlon Trum-
bauer of Pennsylvania, National Collector
of Straws; John W. Miller of Pennsylvania,
National Keeper of Bundles. The National
Stewards elected are Joseph Nourey Of New
Jersey; Lewis L. Shaw of Pennsylvania and
j. +. Smith of Indiana. Indianapolis was
chosen as the meeting place for 1908.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
KING OSCAR TO THE RESCUE.

Stockholm, Sweden, Aug. 9.-While
King Oscar was yachting today near
the Marstrand bridge, which was
crowded with women and children, the
structure collapsed, throwing its occu-
pants into the water. The King threw
OIL his coat and assisted in the rescue
of % persons, who were taken aboard
the yacht.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

The directors of the Farmers Mutual Fire
Insurance Co. of Mill Creek Hundred, held
their summer meeting Saturday in the
three meetings every year and this was their
second meeting this year. Good reports
were received. The officers of the company
are: President, Spencer Chandler; Secretary,
Frank Yearsley; Treasurer, Richard G.
Buckingham. The directors are: Brandy
wine hundred, Thomas Day and Charles
Day; Christiana hundred, David Woodford
and Winfield Talley; Mill Greek hundred,
Alexander Guthrie and James II. Walker
White Clay Greek hundred, Daniel Thomas
ana Oliver Lyman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
ASSAULTED AND ROBBED.
George t. Williams Was Attacked In South
Wilmington Saturday niorning.

Wilmington Saturday Morning.
George 7. Williams Of All Claymont street,
South Wilmington. heard n small dog in his
house barking Saturday morning about AIS
O'Clock, and going to the head OF the stair
way heard whispering. He looked into the
other rooms and saw the other members of
the family asleep.
Securing revolver he went down stairs
and saw two men run out. He il-ed at one
of the men, but lost sight OF the other. As
he passed the yard of neighbor, where two
boards were off the fence, he was struck and
felled and rendered unconscious. A number
of neighbors soon appeared on the scene
and when he regained consciousness crowd
was around him. A blackjack was picked
up In the yard by Thomas Emmons. This
was the weapon with which MIR. Williams
was felled.
The thieves secured pocletbook contain
ing six SO bills and one 81 bill, and
woman's watch and case.
Mr.. Williams has been unfortunate Of late.
He is recovering from an injury sustained a
short time ago at the eneinehouse Of the
Liberty Fire Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

Because Philadelphia & Reading rail
way train from King street station was a
minute late the other day what might have
Been fearful accident was prevented. As
the train was passing the Harlan ~ Hollings-
worth Go. q yard near West street it ran into
an open switch. Fortunately the Baltimore
u Ohio train using the adjoining track had
already passed into the Market street station.
If both trains had been ON time, the out
going train would probably have cut right
into the incoming one. After Conductor
Workman had examined the switch the
Philadelphia & Reading train continued on
its way. How the switch came to be open
is unexplained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

was passing York Steps, when his convey
ance collided with another royal carriage
going at high speei in an opposite direc-
tom The horses fell, and there appeared
to ,be a bad mix-up. The police extricated
the teams with some difficulty, ana Lord
Pelham Clinton, who was only slightly hurt,
proceeded,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
|RONATION DAY IN LONDON
ing Edward Crowned at 2.39
b. M, and Queen Alexandra
at 1.23 O'Clock.
E ANNOUNCING OF THE NEWS
'ceived With Cheers Outside
the Abbey.


bndon, Eng, Aug. 9.-King Edward
II crowned at 12.39 p. m. today.
Die news Of the crowning was announced
Fan official outside Westminster Abbey.
'was repeated by signal through London,
4 was received with cheers, which spread
2oughout the stands and crowds far up the
pets as the bells pealed joyfully.
queen Alexandra was crowned at 1855
I'm.
fhe return Journey of Their Majesties
'nmenced at 1.23 p. nj.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Former Councilman Barney Killed by n
Train at Edge Moor.

Francis Barney, aged 81 years, cabinet
maker, of No. 1906 Market street, was struck
by Pennsylvania passenger train due here
at 1905 O'Clock Sunday afternoon and
instantly killed. The accident happened at
Edge Moor. Mr.. Barney was walking on
the tracks and evidently did not hear the
approaching train.
The body was brought here on the train
that killed him and Coroner's Assistant
Chandler took charge of it.
Mr.. Barney had taken walk to Edge
Moor, presumably to see the railroad i'm
proyements now going on at that place.
During the eighties Mr.. Barney was a
member of City Council.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

According to the report of Secretary
Wigglesworth of the Board of Health,
there were 20 deaths, ID births and 30
marriages reported for the week ended
at noon Saturday, as against 21 deaths,
81 births and 25 marriages for the same
period last year
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

Poplar street, fireman on the Delaware
division of the Pennsylvania railroad, was
struck by southbound train No. 81 at Mid
dletown at $40 o'clock Monday morning,
and injured about the head. He was brought
10 this city and removed to the Delaware
Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
DEATH OF SENATOR M'MlLLAN.

Manchester by -the-Sea, Mass, Aug.
TO- Hon. James Mcmillan, senior
United States Senator from Michigan,
died mere at O'Clock this morning
after only a few hours illness. The
cause of death is given as heart failure.
Senator Mcmillan came to Man
chester by the-Sea few days after the
adjournment of Congress on July I'd.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Nc
MILAN and their daughter,' and seemed
to be enjoying his usual good health.
The attack came suddenly during the
night, and although a physician was
summoned as soon as possible, the
patient failed to respond to restoratives
and died soon afterward.
For some years Senator Mcmillan
has made his home here, having erected
fine cottage overlooking. the water.
The Senator leaves widow, three
sons-W. c., Philip and Frank-all of
Detroit, and daughter.
No APPOINTMENT JUST NOW.
Saginaw, Mich, Aug 1o.-Gov A.
T. Bliss was greatly shocked by the
death of Senator James Mcmillan He
intimated that the vacancy will be
left to the State Legislature to ill in
the regular way when that body con-
venes in January next, unless some un-
expected contingency should render a
temporary appointment advisable.
Senator Mcmillan vas born at Ham
ilton, Ont, May 18th, 1885, He moved
to Detroit, Mich, in 1855, and soon
became engaged in railroads, mines,
vessels and timber lands, becoming
very wealthy. He was elected to the
Senate in 1889, and reelected in 1895
and 1901.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14
BABY COACHES.
To be Charged for on the P. g IL. Passenger

To be Charged Tor on the P. g X. Passenger
Trains.
Circulars have been issued by the Phila-
delphia d Reading Railway Co. relative to
the transportation of baby carriages, go
carts and baby sleighs on passenger trains
when accompanied by passengers.
The circulars state that these conyeyances
will be subject to charge OF not less than
25 cents from Philadelphia, separate ex-
cess baggage check accompanying any such
article. Each such carriage shall contain
only pillow and robe or baggage. Agents
and baggage agents are held responsible for
the collection of these tolls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

]. jackson Peirce has an old flint
lock musket that dates back to 1928
and was in use in the United States
Army He has attached piece of
flint, so that the hammer makes good
spark.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

Pensions have been issued to the following
Delawareaiis: Increase, reissue, &c.-lsaae
Foster, Middleford. SO; John Rementer,
New Castle, SO; widows, minors and de.
pendent relatives = Elizabeth Wheatley,
Laurel, IS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-14

Penn's Grove Borough Council has ap-
proved the plans and specifications for the
new water works and electric light plant,
and as soon as a source of water supply is
determined upon bids will be asked for.