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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
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The Long Distance Ones WIN lie from
$500 Up-Improvements in the Local
System.
On November 1st all of the long dis
lance telephones in this city will be
numbered from 1900 up. For the
present the other phone numbers will
remain the same as they are now.
Manager Mehaify was seen at his office
this morning. To reporter Of Every
Evening" he made the following state
ment concerning the changes to be
made:
"a new switchboard, which is being
put in to accommodate the long dis
lance metallic circuits, necessitates tho
changing of all long distance phone
numbers. Anything in the series from
1880 up will be equipped with me.
tallic circuit and long distance tele-
phone. All under l,500 will be ON the
ground wire circuit. After the LIST Of
November Two switchboards-one for
the long distance and the other for the
ground wire phones-will be in use,
and the change is necessary from the
fact that when number above 1900
is asked for the operators will know
that it is ON the long distance circuits
and matters will be greatly facilitated.
Otherwise they would have to look
over the two boards to find which ono
the number asked for was on.
"Tbe improvement will he that any
long distance subscriber win be con
nected through repeating coil, which
will obviate his wire coming into con-
tact with the ground, thus removing
all induction noises, which have been
so troublesome heretofore. Also all long
distance phones will be connected with
others by purely metallic circuits, a
thing which in the past we have been
unable TO do.
The time has arrived, you might
also state, for telephone subscribers to
drop advertising their numbers ON sta
tionery or otherwise. | would suggest
that they simply use the words ''tele-
phonic connections, which will answer
the purpose. | make this recommended
tion as other changes are apt to occur
at any time. We are advancing and
the changes that are being made arc
absolutely necessary for the good of
the system, and / feel assured that
when it gets in working order it will
be appreciated by the subscribers.
Lists will be furnished all sub
scribers before November LIST, when
the now numbers 60 into effect. .
The number of EVERY Evening's''
long distance phone. which is in the
editorial rooms, will be l.5i6. The
business Office number will continue
to be "a.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
sMHRNA,s NEW PAsroR.
Installation Of the Rev. j. l.. Estiin at the
Presbyterian Church.

Special Correspondent Of Gazette and journal
Smyrna, Oct 12.-The installation
of the Rev. j. L. Estin, the new
pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
called large crowd out last evening.
Tho Rev. W. II. Logan Of Princess
Anne, Md, presided. The church was
beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves, evergreens and flowers.
Services opened with solo by j. Ed.
Hoffecker, with a chorus by the choir
The Rev. Edmund Lacy of Wilmington
preached the sermon, taking his text
from Matthew, 9TH chapter and 9Th
verse. His subject was Secret
Prayer" and the sermon was an
earnest effort
The charge to the pastor was given
by the Rev. S. NJ. Perry of Chesa.
peake City, Md, and was a beautiful
exposition.
During the offertory sweet solo was
sung by Miss Ethel Cooper.
The charge to the people was given
by the Rev. w. II. Logan of Princess
Anne. In this charge he urged the
congregation of the Smyrna Presby
tnrian Church to build a manse for the
pastor, inasmuch as the church was
free from all membranes.
After the session Pastor Estlin re.
ceived cordial greeting from the
members of the congregation, the
ladies furnishing a pleasant repast in
| the Sunday school room.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

II is said that the protest of the Pope
will probably prevent the visit of King
Carlos of Portugal to Rome.
The funeral of William .Wetmore
Story, the distinguished American
sculptor and author, took place in
Rome Sunday
Negotiations have been resumed for
a marriage between the Prince of
Naples, the italian Crown Prince, and
daughter of the Prince of Wales
1t is stated that the Socialist train
ing schools in Germany are to be aban-
doned, the membership having fallen
off from 5000 to 200
Antoine Hoffman, an Anarchist, who
murdered police inspector, was put
to death in Prague Friday. He ut
tered Anarchist cries until the last.
The treaty of peace made by the
French commander in Madagascar pro-
vides that no territorial concession
shall be made by the Hova government
without the consent of France.
A woman has been arrested at
Aderno, Sicily, who has confessed that
she has poisoned 90 children. She
wanted TO avenge the death of her two
sons, whose taking off, she declared,
was due to witchcraft.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
SIGNIFICANT uTIERANCE IN ENGLAND.
London Journal Thinks the United states
Is Coming Into Foreign Politics to Stay,
and. WIN Enforoe the Monroe Doctrine.

A London Journal Thinks the United states
is Coming Into Foreign Politics to stay,
and WIN Enforce the Monroe Doctrine,
London, Oct u. THE Speaker,,
to-day publishes long article dealing
With the evolution Of the foreign policy
OF the United States, citing as exam
pies the Venezuela and Cuban cues
tons, in the course OF which it SAYS:
rho United States, as great power,
is coming into foreign politics and is
coming to stay. The process of evolu-
ton OF American foreign policies has
been gradual, but unmistakable, and
in the last few weeks we have had in
dications of the existence of aspira-
tons which may at any moment lead
up to active participation of America
in foreign war. Her Intervention in
the Venezuelan dispute il not war.
ranted by any treaty or precedent in in
ternatlonal law, and can only DO de.
Tended ON the ground that the Monroe
doctrine henceforth will be acted upon
as governing all the foreign policy Of
the United States.
And what is more serious is that II
is not the Monroe doctrine pure and
simple, but that doctrine with develop
ments. Her action means that the
weaker States of America can count
upon the assistance of the United
States IN frontier disputes with any
European colony.
1.-THE present action undoubtedly does
not go any further than the friendly
suggestion that we refer tho question to
arbitration; but, it is backed and sup
ported by claims which logically point
to a declaration that interference with
the frontier claimed by Venezuela will
beregarded in Washington us declara-
tion OF war against the United States
This is a serious affront and it is to
be feared that 1t is not quite appre-
ciated at Its proper state in Downing
street,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
AHEAYr PEsALrr.
Keeping q Speaik-easy Proves Costly Bus
ness uniciuat Court Gases,

Keeping q speak-eary Proves Costly BUSH
ness--M Municipal Court Cases.
& In the municipal court on Monday
Mrs. Annie Farren pleaded guilty to
keeping q speRk-easy at Eighth and
Buttonwood streets. There were two
charges against her, and her counsel,
Walter III. Hayes, entered the plea In
one case, provided the other was held
up. Mr.. Hayes also asked the mercy
OF the court, but Judge Ball said he
saw no reason to be lenient, as Mrs.
Farren's place had bad reputation.
The accused was fined 500 in the first
case, and the second was held up on
promise that she would discontinue the
business. She was also required TO pay
the costs Of the case.
James Wiley, colored, was arfaigned
on the charge of stealing two pairs of
shoes. Lou Sklutt, Front street
second hand dealer, stated that Wiley
wanted to sell him the shoes for IS
cents. The prisoner was held in 5000
to answer the charge at the upper
court
Arthur Johnson was accused by
Officer Davidson with being drunk and
begging on the streets johnson said
he was collecting money TO bury
another mans child, but the excuse
would not work and Arthur was
mulcted in the sum Of 81. John Swan
ski was fined So for cursing and acting
disorderly,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
TIE cAusE oF PnAcE.
An Interesting Meeting Of the Phiinl
thropio Committee of Friends.

aNh MNtttnR VI tut Inttnn-
thropic COMMITTEES OF Friends.
An interesting and we'll attended
meeting Of the philanthropic committee
OF Friends was held in the Meeting
House at Fourth and West streets on
Sunday afternoon. Addresses on PRO
noting Peace by Arbitration were
made by Alfred ii. Love, president of
the Universal Peace Union, DIR. Sarah
L. II. Eranson and Lukens Webster,
all of Philadelphia, and several Will
mingtonians participated in the general
discussion.
1t 10 interesting to note that the
National Peace Society, which has
been in existence only thirty years,
has lived TO see one hundred peace SO
cieties started in Italy and France
alone, as we'll as similar societies in
many other European countries These
bands have largely aided in bringing
about many peace settlements Of great
Importance. Ambassador Bayard, the
late Hon. James G. Blaine and the late
Thomas Garrett of this city were eulo-
gistically spoken of as having largely
helped tho cause Of peace,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
sUsrooArnD By saoKr.
-Four Men Lose Their Lives In an low
Coal Mine.

four Nch Lose Thcir Lives In an Iowa
Goal Mine.
Webster City, Ia, Oct. Ia. -Four
men were suffocated by gas smoke in a
coal mine 21s miles from Story City
Saturday night. The names are Albert
Peterson, Alexander Eastman, |. N.
Negeson and George Payne.
In tho absence OF tho engineer,
the timber adjacent to the furnace
caught fire and the flames reached the
cab % attached to the cage. When the
engineer returned, he attempted to
hoist the cage with the men, but the
cable broke when the men had been
hoisted about three feet. The mine
was filling with smoke from the burn
ing wood and there was no other mode
OF egress for them.
George Payne was foreman of the
little gang of miners and he led the
way TO one of the cells, thinking they
would bank themselves in and prevent
the smoke from entering The cell as
only 100 feet from where the wood was
burned, but before they could build
the barricade they were sutfocated
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Mondays session of the Winnings
ton NJ. II. Preachers Association was
well attended. Current events were re-
ported by the Rev. Messrs. Taylor,
France Sandcrson, Koons, Barrett.
Short, Hulburd, Scott and Watt. Mr..
Short outlined a sermon on Psalms ).
4 and DIR. lFulhurd, by request. gave
an exegesis Of the passage quench not
the spirit" 1t was decided to hold
the fourth meeting of each month in a
church, on which occasion member
Of the association will preach The
first of these meetings will DO held in
Grace Church October 2sth al 3 y. M,
when tho Rev. John France will
preach.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
srREnr PLYING.
Decision as TO What Work VIII be Done OIL
the Highways This Year.


At special meeting Of the Directors
Of the Street and Sewer Department,
Saturday afternoon, conclusion con-
corning street work this year was
reached.
II was decided to pave at once with
firebrick Harrison street from Ninth to
Tenth, Ninth street from West TO JEFF
ferson and Sixth street from Shipley
TO Washington. Market street will be
repaired, The east side of the square
from Ninth to Tenth will be paved
with tirebrick, and the asphalt blocks
taken therefrom will DO used in repair.
ing. 1t is proposed to repave all that
part which is laid with asphalt block.
The intersections at Third and Ship
Icy, Third and Monroe and Twelfth and
Walnut streets will be paved with Bel
gian blork.
The departments finances are in good
condition,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
ron A NEU ROID.
Commission Meets TO Assess Damages
hut AdtOuFns to Meat Aruin,

George X, Mousley, James G. Nc
Comb, William f. Robinson, Frank
Petitdemange and Harry Wilkins, a
commission appointed by the superior
court, have decided upon the line Of II
new public road in Brandywine hun
bred, running from Newark Union
Church to the Bird road, distance Of
about half a mile, through properties
owned by Clark Webster, Plyney Ly-
kens and Hannah wilkins. The COM
missionerH held meeting in this city
this morning for the purpose OF assess,
ing damages, but they were unable to
como to an agreement and will have to
meet at some future time.
The road will ho Of great benefit to
number Of Brandywlne hundred
farmers and it is the desire OF those
interested that IL shall be constructed
as soon as possible. The awards of the
commission will be reported at the No
vember term Of court Tho hundred
will bear the expense of tho road and
tho Levy Court will provide the bridges.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

La Porte, Ind, Oct. IA. Michael
Cunningham of Michigan City, claims
TO be one of the survivors Of the famous
six hundred Of the battle of Balaklava.
He can neither read nor write, yet he
is able infinitely and graphically to de-
scribe the charge. s. j. Taylor, an at
torney has made application to tho
British government for pension for
Cunningham, and letter lust received
ber Of tbe Eppsb parSment meM
the assurance that he will be hand.
somely pensioned. Cunningham is in
INDECENT circumstances. He is said to
be the only survivor Of the famous
charge living in the United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
MAnRIEp uNprn rue nAeLr.
Two oolored People Join Their Fortunes in
tho Offlce of The Chief Of Police.


George Washington Miller and Mary
+. Harris, both colored, were married
on Monday, by tho Rev. N. d. Tom
pie, pastor OF Bethel Church, in the
Office OF Chief of Police Dolan, at the
police station. Judge Ball, Chief Of
Police Dolan, Municipal Court Clerk
Samuel S. Adams, Walter ii. Hayes,
Matrons White and Wogan, Detectives
Witsil and McVey, Police Capt. Kane
and a number of patrolmen and repre-
sentatives of the press were Interested
witnesses. After the ceremony the
happy couple left the station house well
pleased with the step they had taken.
A few days ago Chief Dolan received
information from Chester that Miller
had gotten the Harris woman in
trouble, after which he came to this
city. A warrant was sworn out and
Miller was arrested. He promised to
settle the matter by marrying the
woman, and as it was agreeable to her
and also to Che Chester authorities, the
difficulty was bridged over in that way.
After the couple were married the
charge against Miller was withdrawn,
Miller is working here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

a number Of improvements are being
male 10 the Liberty fire engine house.
The stable has boon cemcnted and
drained and adds much to the cleanli
ness Of the place The cellar has been
dug out and made about IL inches
deeper and men are now engaged in
placing in gravel preparatory to
cementing the floor. A new heater has
been ordered. As soon as spring opens
IT ia proposed to place an iron railing
around the building and lot,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
PaILADELPHIA AFFAIRS.

Elk Magistrate and ex-select Council
man Josehp s. Allen of the Eighteenth
ward, is dead.
August Grubler, hagman, and
John Kirkpatrick, a freight handler,
were struck and killed on Saturday
night by freight engine at Thir-
teenth and Cumberland streets.
City Solicitor Kinsey has advised
Director Thompson that the Depart
ment of Public Works may expend the
$500, 600 appropriated by councils for
improved pavements, according to his
Judgment and discretion -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Building Inspector Grubb has issued
permits as follgwa; Lenderman &
brother, alterations to tho market
house on the west side of King street
between Eighth and Ninth, to cost
900: william p. Pollock, two story
brick carpenter shop on Hawley street
near Second, To cost 5000; John W.
Collins, two two story dwellings on the
south side " Fifth street. between
Harrison and Frauhlin, to cost So, 800.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Tho Girard Life Insurance, Annuity
and Trust Co of Philadelphia, and
Mr.. Henry Whiteley have been an.
pointed Maryland receivers for the Nc
Cullough Iron Co. by United States
Judge Morris. The same receivers had
been previously appointed by the
United States circuit court IF Della
ware, the property of the iron company
being partly in that State and partly
in Maryland. The receivers bonded Tor
300, 600 each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Miss Annie r. German, daughter Of
n. L. German of the city, made her
profession of VOWS in the convent of
the Visitation, at Parlgersburg, w. Va,
October 9th, The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Il. NJ. Hickey.
Her parents and sisters were present.
Her name in religion will be Sister
MARY DE Salea.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Barry's city directory Of New Castle,
Pa, has Just been issued. 1t is a com.
prehensive publication, and besides the
names Of the residents Of the city it
contains much information respecting
the State, county and city. The book
is neat and is big card for Mr.. Barry.
His canvassers are now mt work in
Youngstown, o. The newspapers of
New Castle praise the directory in the
highest terms.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
Lod the rir.. CIRCUS Band In America.

Easton, Pa, Oct. ~. Prof. Thomas
Coates, musical composer of con
siderable note, died here to day Of
paralysis Of the heart, aged about 70
years. Deceased was the leader of the
first circus band in America, and was
one Of the original French horn players
in this country. He was member Of
the famous Gilmore aud Dodsworth
bands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

The employees OF the p, W. & B.
railroad machine shops Saturday night,
presented Walter A. Layfield with a
gold watch as a token Of their esteem.
Mr.. Layfeld recently resigned the posi-
ton Of timekeeper in the shopa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

The Chicago Wire Co. has COM
menced to manufacture fire hose in 500
foot lengths. New machinery from New
York has been put in and the company
has largo demand for their product,
which is now ON the market
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Washington Division, U. r., X. of
r., of Washington will visit Whining
ton Division on the occasion of the an
ual session OF the Grand Lodge of Della
ware, which will be held in this city
October Odd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

OF tramps. He was always well dressed,
and it was a mystery why he made his
headquarters in the woods.
Several years ago james Smith,
another Wilmington & Northern watch.
men, was attacked near the crossing by
tramps and robbed of sum of money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Thomas O'Connell, who several years
ago was a noted Wilmington athlete,
died in ireland few days ago. He
was nephew OF Thomas Lally, who
resides at Fifth and Spruce streets. At
one time o'Connell had national repu-
tation as an athlete.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

The football team of tho Young
Mems Christian Association will play
the team from the Maryland Athletic
Club in this city on Saturday next
lGlehart, formerly of st. Johns Col
lcge, is member of the team. Poe,
who was formerly With the Princeton,
is the coacher.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Some counterfeit ten-dollar bills are
in circulation, They bear the portrait
of the late Vice President Hendricks
and are of the series of 1891, check
letter D. They have the appearance
Of having been used, which appearance
they obtained by the use of chemicals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

New York, Oct. IA. B. Brewster
g. Co., incorporated, manufacturers Of
carriages with ware rooms at 4S9 Fifth
avenue, made an assignment to-day for
the benefit of creditors to John A.
Carver.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

One Of, Weyl's bakery wagons was
struck by, a street car at Front and
West streets on Monday. The driver
was thrown out but not badly hurt.
The hind axle and one Of the wheels
was broken, but no other damage was
sustained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. l4.-Mra. Clara
Doty Bates died at her home here to-
day, after long illness. Mrs. Bates
was a well.known authoress, being
particularly prominent as a writer Of
Juvenile stories.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Station Agent Mcbride elected seven
tramps from freight car at the Della
ware Avenue station of the B. & O.
railroad Saturday afternoon. One of
the men drew knife, but did not use
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Wassowah, Abyssinia, Oct. -, The
italian native troops have attacked
1,300 Abyssinians who occupied a
strong position near Braaila. The latter
fed, leaving 90 men killed and num-
bers OF wounded. The Italian troops
lost IL killed and had 80 wounded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

du Point Post, No. 3, g. A. R., will
pay fraternal visit TO du Pont Post,
No. l2A, Of Philadelphia, on Thanks
giving eve, November 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

At the badge shoot, which was held
by the Wawaset Gun Club Saturday,
Robert Miller was the victor. He
made q out of 20 bulls eyes. Several
other members Of the club made good
scores,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Il. Parr of Stuart, Va, has been
awarded the contract for carrying mail
between the Wilmington postoffice and
the railroad statiohs-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Beautiful birds and fragrant flowers are
natures charm, but divinely lovely COM
plexion comes from the use OF Glenn's Sui
phur soap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

DR.. W. W. Gardner, Springfield, Mass,
says: II value it as an excellent preventive
ofindigestion and pleasant calculated drink
when properly diluted with water, and
ewaptaned ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
THE june Es DfTIDED.

Decide How to Vote for Judges In Penn
syivania Next Month.
Harrisburg, Pa, Oct. ~. Judge
Simonton to-day rendered an opinion
in the superior court judge controversy,
holding that seven candidates for judges
should be voted for at the next cleo
tion. Judge Mcpherson filled a dis
senting opinion giving as his opinion
that but six judges should be voted for.
To-day'sd decision will necessitate the
bringing Of the case before the supreme
court, now in session in Pittsburg. A
decision must be rendered before the
ed of this month as that is the date
ON which the secretary of the common.
wealth Is required to certify to the
form Of the official ballot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17
OLD NAN ALMOST MURDERED
A Brute Steals a Watch and
Tries to Kill the Owner.
SAVED BY A SHIFTING CREW
The Villain Captured In the
Woods.

A Desperate Whom tho Police Think is
Thomas Devine Robs an Aged Railroad
Flagtuan aud Tries ia Take His Life, hut
is Frightened or Before lie Quite Sue
ceeds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Thomas Sever had an eye removed at
Sslaware Hospital Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-17

Seattle. Wash, Oct. IA. -Ex- Gov.
Elisha H. Ferry, died early this morn
ing.