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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
SLICE worm OF 4 THIEF.
How the Theft of $4,000 Worth OF Dia-
mOnds Was Neatly Accomplished.

New York, Dec. 2S.-One strange
feature of the theft last night of S57,
600 worth Of iewelry from the resi-.
dence of l. Townsend Burden, is the
fact at the time of the robbery, which
is supposed to have been about 10
O'Clock, none of the servants had re-
tired and that |. Townsend Burden,
Jr,, and party Of friends were in the
house playing cards
Young Mr.. Burden says that sew
eral times he heard persons moving
about IN the house, but supposing that
they were the servants, no paid no at
tention to the noise.
Nothing in the house except the safe
was disturbed. Tho burglar appears
to have known exactly where to place
his hands upon the safe and the jewels.
The door of the safe was not broken,
which gave evidence that either the
person who took the diamonds knew
the combination or else that Mrs Bur
don left the safe door open when she
won't to the opera. Among the Jewels
taken from the safe was diamond
necklace worth S15, 600, another neck
lace of not such great value, solitaire
diamonds and pearls.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
Mrs. Harry Boyn.on Badly Burned.

Mrs. Harry Boynton of this city was
badly burned Tuesday afternoon at
tire residence Of her father in law, in
Camden, N. j., where she was visiting.
She had gone upstairs to change her
dress and soon thereafter she cried for
help. A servant found her lying on a
bed with her clothing ablaze. Mrs.
Boynton's lower limbs and her hands
and face were burned. 1t is not posi-
lively known how the fire originated.
but is supposed TO have been caused
by Mrs. Boynton stepping on match.
The servant was burned about the hands
and face while endeayoring to assist
Mrs. Boynton. The latter was sent to
the Cooper Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
noRsA's OFFICERS ON TRIAL.
Charged with Carrying Munitions and DIer
To The Insnrrants in Cnha.

TO the Insurgents in Cuba.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 30. = The
hearing of Capt. j. H. Wiborg and
Mates Jens IL. Petersen and II. Johan-
sen, of the steamer Horsa, which steamer
Is charged with violating the neutrality
laws, of the United States, by carrying
men and munitions of war to Cuba to
aid tie insurgents, was resumed before
United States Commissioner Bell to-
day. Before the last voyage of the
Horsa to Jamaica the accused men were
held in 81, 600 bail upon the allegation
of DR.. Congosto. the Spanish consul of
this port.
Ex-Fireman Emel Fredericsen of the
Horsa. who is the author of the Port
Antonio affidavit which accused the
Horsa with carrying the arms and
men, was the first witness called. His
testimony was merely a corroboration
of his affidavit. In the cross- s-examina.
tion Assistant District Attorney Ker
brought out the fact that Fredericsen
was in the employ of the Spanish consul.
Herbert G. B. Murray, collector of
customs at Port Antonio, Jamaica, said
the funnel of the Horsa had been re-
painted and the name painted over.
Upon examination of the Horsa they
found a bag of cartridges in the fore
castle.
Jabez E. Boyd, water policeman of
Port Antonio, gave similar testiomny.
Fred @. Lee of 1T9 Vandyke street,
Brooklyn, an engineer on the steam
lighter James I. S. Stranahan. testified
that that vessel had taken about 40
boxes and the same number of men out
to meet a vessel on November 9th. He
could not tell the name of the steamer.
All the boxes and men were transferred
to the unknown steamer.
Commissioner Bell held Capt Wiborg
in 50, 500, and Mates Petersen and
Johansen in 81, 800 bail each, for the
action of the grand jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
peath Of non. N. Thnne nllIler.

and for 40 years the president Of the
Mt. Auburn Young Ladies' Institute, a
blind man of unusually sunny disposi-
tion, sweet singer and conspicuous
leader in various forms of religious
work, died recently at Mt. Auburn, 0.
He spoke and sang at the Young Men q
Christian Association convention which
was held in st. Paul's NJ. e. Church,
this city, during January, 1903, and
also sang at the Moody and Sankey
meetings which were held in the Audi
torium Immediately following that con
vention. He possessed a remarkably
sympathetic voice and delighted inn
mense audiences during his visit here.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
Rnxnrd Legion.

The Bayard Legion held its annual
election on Monday with the follow
ing result: President, William b. Nor
ton; First Vice President, Daniel
O'Nlell; Second Vice President, S. N.
Smeltz, Financial Secretary, Walter
A. McEvilly; Recording Secretary, I.
NJ. Lowe; Treasurer, W. o. Prochl +,
Marshal, Martin H. Cooney; Sergeant
alarms, Thomas Hollands Executive
Committee, Harry Jacobs, Joseph
Hinger, NJ. II, Cooney, W. @, Prochl
and Samuel liinger; Board Of Gov
ernors, Thomas Holland, S. Hinger,
John Dunbar, Harry Jacobs, W. b.
Norton, Walter A. McEvilly and L. M.
Lowe.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
HUNs AND NEGROES FIGHr.
Bloody and Probable Fatal Battle Between
l,fII ~ ...I.s. Ih....i.....

biboh9 anu i-roONnie EHtai bAttle beNweBn
Coal Works Employees at Dunbar. Pa.
Dunbar, Pa, Dec-27. The Hungarian
and negro employees at the Morrell Goa
works had battle last night, in which
one Hungarian was fatally wounded,
eight other Huns seriously injured and
six negroes were badly hurt.
There has been feud of many
months standing between the two
races, and yesterday the colored men,
mostly armed with Winchesters and re-.
volvers, attacked the Huns. They
began by firing into the shanty whero
some Hungarians were at supper, and
shot one man in the back. 5.
The negroes took their station behind
fence on the township road, while tho
Hungarians posted themselves near the
company houses. Hundreds Of shots
were fired, and after the ammunition
was exhausted the fight was continued
in hand to-hand fashion. Seven OF
tht HesFasH were ARRESTED,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
Law library Association.

The Law Library Association, Satur-
day afternoon, elected the following
pfficers for the ensuing year: Willard
Hall Porter, President; Thomas Davis,
Vice President; Artemus Smith, Sec
retary and Treasurer; Willard Sauls-
bury, John Biggs, II. II. Ward and
George A. Elliott, Observation-Disclosures.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
GIpEN or AS LosE.
Owners Believe Their snip Was Wrecked
and All on Board Drowned.

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-The schooner
Edna NJ. Champion, which sailed from
this port on October 18th for Port
Tampa, Fla, with cargo of coal, and
has not since been heard from, has
been given up as lost by her owners,
Champion & Magee of this city.
The ship had a crew consisting OF
Cant. Frank Somers of Linwood, N.
j., First Mate Simon Sibbers, Second
Mate John Luby, both of Philadelphia,
and seven other men.
Ii is believed all of these went to the
bottom with the ship, which probably
foundered during the severe gales
which ragged along the coast soon after
she sailed. The vessel and cargo we're
worth S35, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
A neninl.

Denial is made of the reported issu-
pnce of execution on a Judgment
against A. W. Wright & Co., morocco
manufacturers of this city. An attach
nent was issued against the jerome
Glazed Kid Co., by A. W. Wright, as
a move to protect certain Wilmington
sreditors OF the concern.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
Mnrder in ohnster onnntr.

Benjamin Luff, who was shot in the
stomach several days ago died of his
injuries in West Chester Sunday
morning. Absalom Watson is confined
in the Chester county prison charged
with Luff's murder. b B,fore his death
Luh said that Watson nnot him,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
Damngea hv tl,e STORM ~ Sow unslIe.

The heavy wind early on Tuesday
blew down the sheds Of the Wilmington
d. Northern railroad at the steamboat
wharf at New Castle The sheds did
not blow overheard, but collapsed and
fell on the pier. The roof of the stables
at the Gilpin House and a part of the
chimney were also blown off. Chin
neys on the Lambson property, Third
and South streets, and the fence which
enclose the baseball grounds were
demolished.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
The dn POM Case.

Kent county Republicans, it is said,
contemplate applying to the State court
Tor writ of mandamus to compel Gov.
Watson to show cause why a certificate
OF election shall not be issued to Col.
Henry A. du Pont.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02

A book entitled Zone Hundred Years
of American Commerce, edited by
Chauncey M. Depew and containing an
article on g Powder and Explosives "
by Francis G. du Pont. has been issued
IN New York. g.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
Held for court.

John Monroe, charged with stealing
2 hog owned by Mrs Robinson oi
Greenville, was held in 5000 bail BY
sRuits Daley Saturday nftein11n,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
wants Canadian Indians Kept Out.

Helena, Mont, Dec. 81. Gov. Rick
ards left last night for Washington,
where he goes to make protest against
tho invasion and depredations Of the
Greek Indians from Canada. Last
week the Canadian authorities refused
to act in the matter and the Governor
decided to appeal to Washington. He,
carries documents to show that the
Indians are filthy and discussed, spread
ing contagion wherever they go.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
shIpmcnt of Petroleum,

The British steamship Chigwell
cleared for Dover, Eng, Tuesday with
6ls, 020 gallons of petroleum, valued at
csc, a0G,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
Letters or Admlnlstrarlon.

Register of Wills Cooch, Saturday
Yranted letters of administration on
he estate Of the late Henry M. Mullen
% David MoHenry.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02
FIGHTING FOR EQUAL RIGHTS
Political Crisis in the South
African Republic.
MERCHANTS FORM A BODY GUARD
President Kruger Regrets the
Agitation.

Tho Government, He Says, VIII Give the
Maicontents an Opportunity for Free
Speech on Their Grievances. III Their Talk
Does Not Incite to oIsebellion-women and
Children Leaving.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-01-02

j. E. Rhoads II Sons of this city,
who have an exhibit at the Atlanta
Expusiti9h, have hsuu awHfaea iredah
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-08

hscal year For the construction of
buildings at and enlargement of mill
tafy posts 81 100000 is asked for. An
preparations under recent acts ara
asked FOR as follows: improvements al
! LeAoWstone National Park $35. 900: foB
NE Ne Snlckamauga4 and Chattanooga
isi.t1 Niat1onal Park. $145, 900; Gettysburg Ma
gonaI Park, $75,e80, and $S7,50O for the
enlloh National Military Park.
CntlI the act of June 3, 1896. apnro-
pflatlons for rivers and harbors
are requested as follows: Improving
hdfoof at savannah, Ga, $500 900: i'm
pLoFlng cumberland sound, Georgia
Dor at Galveston, Tex, $500. .000 I'M
proving Humbolt harbor and hav cal.
norma, 100000; ship canal Connecting
the great lakes, between Chicago Duz
Iuth and Buffalo, $109, 9,OOO
ne secretary Of war in note States
tnat the above sums are required to
meet the payment for all the work m.
Ger continuous contracts at the limo
INed oy law for filling these estimates
with the secretary of the treasure.
fof examinations, surveys and con:
tlngencies of rivers and harbors s1Oo-.
Ooo is asked. The total estimates FOR,
rivers and harbors is S., ,349. .OOO and fhA
total for public works Of all kinds sS1
437, ,O61 '''A Minus S'i'-
"A statement is appended showing the
total amounts required for the improves
ment OF rivers and harbors under the
acts OF 1890, 1892 and 1885, but which
are not yet under contract. These
amount to about SIT, SOC, 600. The es-
Inmates for army and navy pensions
aggregate $140 000 900. There is also an
appropriation Of $35,O0O asked for to EN-
able the United States government to
take part in the International exposi-
ton, to be held in Paris in 1900. Other
appropriations are requested as fol-
lows: For the construction of a steam
er Tor service in Alaska, SIS, 600: for the
establishment of auxiliary fish cultural
stations on the St. Johns, Fla, and
other Eastern rivers, 500, 900; for the re-
coinage of uncurrent silver coins, $780,
700; maintaining and improving ma
tlonal cemeteries, 100000; headstones
for graves Of soldiers, $25, coo: cables for
harbor defense, $4,000; for mainte-
nance, etc, of national homes, for dis
abled volunteer soldiers, $2618,214 for
state and territorial homes, $S25, 900; for
the surveying of public lands, 1926, 600;
Tor payment of salaries, fees and ex-
penses of United States marshals and
their deputies, $1,200000; for furnishing
artificial limbs and transportation,
$lS3, 900; for special experimental work
in ballooning, for use for the signal
corps, $4,000.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-08
JOHN R. FELLOWS DEAD.
Campaigning for Palmer His Last
Active Work.

NEW YORK, Dec. 7.-Col. John R.
Fellows, district attorney of New York
and former member of congress, died
today, after an illness which had con-
fined him to his bed from about the
time Of his return from an election
eering tour of the Middle Western
states. In that tour he spoke frequent
ly in behalf of Palmer and Buckner
He was born in Troy, In 1882. In 1850
he went to Camden, Ark, at the invi-
tation of an uncle, who was a mer-
chant at that place. He was an cleo
tor on the Bell and Everett ticket in
1860, and made speeches throughout
the state. After the election Of Lin
coin he urged acquiescence in the re-
suit, but when secession was declared
young Fellows enlisted in the First
Arkansas regiment. After battles
around Corinth he was promoted to
a colonelcy and was assistant inspector
general at Port Hudson, La, when
that place surrendered. He was a pris-
oner of war at JOhnson's island in Lake
Erie, off Sandusky, O., until the spring
Of 1865, when he was sent South for
exchange, but was not released until
the close of the war
Col Fellows resumed the practice Of
law in Camden. He was elected O.
state senator, and in 1868 he spoke in
this city at Seymour meeting, in
cooper union, pelng delegate to the
nationar convention held in this city
which nominated Seymour and Blair
After the election, on Gov. Seymours 8
advice, Col Fellows came to live in
this city. He was made an assistant
under District Attorney Garvin, from
the fall of 1869 to Jan. 1, 1873
He was counsel to the excise board
for two years, and later was assistant
under District Attorneys McKeon and
Martin. In 1887 he was elected dis
trict attorney over Delahcey Nicol.
and after the expiration Of his term
served as member of the house Of rep
resentatives from this city He sue
ceeded Mr.. Nicol as district attorney
at the last election
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-08
READ AT CANTON,
Mr.. Mckinley Much Interested in
the Message.


CANTON, Dec. THE reading of
President Cleveland's message to con-
gress had scarcely been finished when
PreSident-elect Mckinley was pre-
sented with g, copy of it. He immed-
lately dropped his work and proceeded
to read the important state paper Mr.
Mckinley made no effort to conceal his
pleasure at the pleasant references
made to the result of the recent con-
test. Perhaps the greatest interest
shown was in his reading of Mr. CIeve-
lands exposition of the Cuban situa-
tion, which he followed closely, and
read in full. Neither his face nor his
words, however, gave any indication
as to his sentiments, except the indica-
ton Of the deepest interest in the sub
ject under consideration. When the
next president read Mr.. Cleveland's s
words considering the operation and
effects of the present tariff law. al
though it was certain he did not con-
cur in the beliefs expressed, he made
no sign by expression of countenance
or use of words, which would indicate
his differing ideas on that subject, al
though those about him were inclined
to comment. Mr. Cleveland's utterances
on the statistics of the treasury de-
partment, retirement of greenbacks
and national banks were all read with
apparent concern and his consideration
OF the trusts was read in full with
the deepest interest
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-08
WOODWARD DECLINES.
j. r. Bell Will Manage the Inaugu-
ration Ceremonies.

WASHINGTON, Dec. rs. w.
Woodward today declined appointment
as chairman Of the committee of ar
RAJ gements for President McKinloy's
inaugural, and J. r. Bell, president of
the American Surety &o Trust company,
of Washington, has been rendered and
has accepted the honor. Gen. Horace
Porter, of New York; was appointed
marshal of the inaugural parade.
Mr.. Woodward started his declination
Of the honor by referring Mr.. Hanna to
a letter written by Mr. Woodward to
Hon. Myron M. Parker, on the 28th
ult In this letter Mr.EW oodward said
that, though approaching the honor
sought to be conferred on him. he
found that his business and other
duties would makesit impossible to ac-
cept. He closes as follows:
I'VE have no politics in Washington
except those of citizenship, and as the
sound money Democrats, the country
over, desire nothing except the con-
scientiousness of duty well performed
it will be my pleasure to give my
heartiest support to- 1.-The gentleman
named and to aid in every possible way
to make the ceremonies the most bril-
liant and memorable in the history Of
the Inauguration of presidents"
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-08
HELD OUT TO THE SILVER SENA-
TORS By THE:PARTY LEAD
ERS.
INVITED TO The CAUCUS.
PEFTTGREW, MANTLE AND CAN
NON ARE NOT EXPECTED TO he
PRESENT.. }sa~'
EVERY TARIFF VOTE is NEEDED.
iatOry Policy Agreed Upon
by the Republicans.

WASHINGTON, Dec 7.-Wheh the
determination was reached to. hold a
Republican caucus tomorrow an inter
esting situation at once presented it.
self. The silver Republican senators
who bolted the ST. Louis platform and
ticket were an unknown Quantity in
their political Affiliations, and whether
or not to invite them to attend the
Republican caucus was an undecided.
matter. Many conferences were held.
Senator Chandler, Of New Hampshire.
was particularly active in recommend
ing that the boilers be notified of the
caucus, which is practically an invita-
tion to attend. Senator Chandler took
the position that the votes of these
men would be needed in passing a tar
iff bill Senator Quay, it is under
stood, took the same view. 1t was
finally concluded that notices should
be sent them before
This result placed the burden of ac-
tiOn on the silver Republicans. They
conferred until late to settle upon a
line Of policy. Senator Dubois. of Ida
ho, is, or was, secretary of the caucus.
He will resign this place, as he has
been more active than many of the
others in the recent campaign and was
one of the most urgent in advocacy of
a bolt at st. Louis There has been
a tendency among some Republicans
to pursue conciliatory course toward
the silver Republicans and especially
as a number of them have declared in
favor Of protection, and Senator Man
ties paper has been quite positive in
this direction. 1t is not believed that
either Senator Pettigrew, Senator Man
tie or Senator Cannon will attend the
caucus, although they would not be
required to indicate their views. The
purpose of the caucus is to outline a
programme for the session.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-08

and spirit Of the message are worthy OF all
praise. It is a pity that the moderation and
balance of mind which Mr.. Cleveland has Just
displayed were not more conspicuous last
wear. when he startled two continents by g.
menace of war; If the Venezuelan question
had been handled as Mr.. Cleveland now
handles the Cuban question, he might nave
ayerted the disruption OF the democracy anu
have kept Bryan and Bryanism in their
previous obscurity. The present message
gives the soundest advice in the most un-
plant be made of the character of the warn
ing addressed to Spain. 1t is not 1mpropaples
that Spain will take offense. but clearly
Mr. Cleveland is aetuated by frienoly Ieel-
ings and Spain will do well to acqulesce,
otherwise the way will be clear for the IN
1uence represented by Mr.. Calls resolution
in the senate yesterday. II Spain closed now
with Mr.. Cleveland's overtures II would be
difficult for the Mckinley administration TO
steer a new course.
The Chronicle Liberal. in common with
other papers, congratulates both countries on
the prospects of the adoption of general
arbitration treaty. 1t says: 1T is clear that
the Cleveland administration means to con-
cIude the great reform before resigning Of
ficc.
On the proposed Cuban settlement, the
Chronicle says: I'VE believe the time has
passed when the Cuban insurgents will ac-
cept any solution placing Spanish officials
over them, even nominally. There is no mis-
take, however, about the warning Presi-
dent Cleveland addresses to Spain, and Span
ocratic government is far more pacific and
conservative in its foreign policy than the
coming Republican government is likely to
be- Spain has to face a humiliatng df-
lemma. but she could not fight the United
States fer twenty-four hours Therefore.
she should sell Cuba quickly, but he would
be no friend of the United States who
would advise her to buy Cuba"
The Standard, Conservative, says it thinks
Spain had better accept Cleyeland's friendly
counsel, as Mr.. Mckinley is not likely to be
less eXacting than Mr.. Cleveland. 1t adds:
''The Montroe doctrine is making great
strides. 1t is a large. bold policy, not quite
free from danger. Fortunately, far as
England is concerned, the prospect of the ar
bitration treaty makes the risks of trouble
small. Altogether it is a dgnifed and able
message
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-08
UNDER A CIRCUS TENT
Will Be Held the Portage, Wis,
BOnspieI.

j. E. Jones and J. H. Wells, members Of
the executive committee of the Portage, Wis,
Curling club, were in the city yesterday to
arrange several matters in connection with
the forthcoming bonspiel at Portage for the
week commencing Jan. 49, Messrs. Jones and
Wells left in ST. Paul g. $500 order for prizes
and trophies to be awarded the winners in the
great event. The trophies and prizes will be
the finest ever offered in the United States.
The Portage bonspiel will be the most elab-
crate ever arranged on the American conti-
nent Eighty rnks will be represented at
the bonspiel and among them will be crack
aggregations from Manitoba, Chicago, Mil
waukee, Duluth, Superior. st. Paul, Mime
apols, Columbia county, Wisconsin, and else
where. Ground is ready for forty-three rinks,
all Of which will be under cover, as the man
ayers of the bonspiel have arranged for the
use of the big tent belonging to Ringlngs
circus, and all the events will come off under
canvas The bonspiel will be the largest ever
held on the American continent, with the
exception of that held at Winnipeg last Jan
uary, which was attended by eighty -four
rinks. ST Paul will send ten Of its crack
rinks to Portage, among the skps being some
cracks of national reputation.