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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
LIMITATION.

Loves voice, it seems to me, Loves silvery
tone
Would nlusic's secret tell, did she but
speak,
Sounding melody as much her own
As the life-current eddying in her check,
For with her lovely body it has grown
Harmonious grown-as though a voice
To word perfect woman's harmonies;
Such we should hear. did sleep not seal her
eyes.
What music have we heard land yet not
heard:
The chorus of universe in love
Just family whispered. that moment
Our single heart-then took its flight above
Our captive sense. Perchance the seraphs
erred
Into our sky a moment, but to prove
That sweetest mortal music is so sad,
Longing to join their heavenly chorus glad.
So brilliant is the slumber of her mind,
IT'S like the surface of fairy lake,
Where, il shadow fall Of human kind,
Its crystal sheen will into fragments break
And gittering waves the curious mortal
blind,
But dreamless in her sleep-else she would
The very Gas. t thought hos Of thoughts her mind
Nor may we know it while Love is asleep.
What yearning have we felt land yet not
felt:
Vauge aspiration and suggestion fine
And tender hope: whereat the spirit knelt,
Praying, Dear Love, let these be ever
mine" ..l.
Then on sudden did the visions melt
Seeming illusion, though in truth devine;
And nobler leadings that our nature wooed
Were gone forever with our changing
mood.
Love is the love of beauty in our breast:
Her unheard speech were revelation;
Her placid thought, SO helplessly possessed,
Still leases US with hope; even the sun
Misses her light; and, missing still her rest,
Even night is restless; joys were all begun
Because she sleeps in you. my friend, and
me.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
ATTEMPTED MURDER.

Worthless Fellow Commits n savage As
sauit on One OF the Attendants at the
Almshouse.
At an early hour Friday morning
William Thompson of this city, an
attendant at, the county almshouse, was
murderously assaulted in the hospital
room of the institution by Samuel
Griffith of Brooklyn, N. ", who was
assisting him with his work. The men
had few words over what they
we're doing, and Griffith, becoming
enraged, set upon Thompson ana pun
melted him numerically. The fellow
then ran away and came to Wilmington.
Thompson was cared for by the people
at the hospital, DIR. Frank Springer
rendering medical attention.
As soon as Superintendent Mccoy
was appraised of the trouble he notified
the police In this city, and the officers
here learned that Griffith had been in a
saloon at Front and Market streets,
and from that place had gone to the
wharf OF the Wilmington Steamboat Co. ,
and being unable to catch boat soon
enough for him, he went to the p, W.
4 B. station, and left for Philadelphia
at 9.33 O'CLOCK. The police had moi
hooiu "a tno auair Will aiter tuo uo-
parture of the train.
Griffith came to this city with a
circus last summer. While here his
leg was broken and he was taken to
the Delaware Hospital. After being
treated there for some time he was
sent to the almshouse, and recently
has been in such a condition MS to BIZ
able to do some work around the insti-
tuition, although be is very much Grip
Piled and at times pretended that he
could not walk. He is considered a
worthless fellow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
THE new CASTLE INCIDENT.
No Occasion for Any Alarm Over the Re
ported burning Of a spanish Flag.

No Occasion for Any Alarm Over the Re-
ported burning Of a spanish Flag.
1t does not appear that there ia any
occasion for alarm over the reported
burning OF Spanish flag at New
Castle last Wednesday night. In the
first place, as far as can be learned, no
Spanish flag was burned, and in the
second place the Spanish legation at
Washington attaches no importance to
the incident, even should the report be
true, and for that reason IL is hardly
likely that any international complica-
tions will result.
Several New CASTLE people, who were
spoken to last night, positively assert
that the flag of Spain was nowhere
near the little bonfire in front Of the
armory OF 90. Ii. which was lighted
after the festivities on Wednesday
night, and the whole story grow out of
a jovial remark made by one of the
young men who was looking on, One
party who claims to have been wit
ness to the incident, asserts that an old
signal service flag, which had outworn
its usefulness, was cremated. The room
In which the festivities OF the evening
had taken place was decorated with
flags, but 1t is not known that thei Q
was Spanish flag there, and some go
so far as to say that there ia only one
such flag in the town, and ii Ia being
carefully taken care OF by tho owner.
Or course. there may be others Of which
has not been proved that the members
OF Go. ii were guilty OF an indiscreet
act last Wednesday night, and until
tn e. ...a. r.. L.,
cause for action. The officers of the
company claim to know nothing
definite about the repopts which have
been circulated.
The following dispatch from Wash
ingfon explains itself: The Spanish
legation is not likely to mako any com
plant to this government with refer
once to the action Of militia at New
Castle, Del, few days ago, who des-
.troyed Spanish flag. There is no
Spanish consul ut New Castle and the
incident, to that extent, was robbed OF
any official character. Moreover both
the Spanish and the American govern
menta have reached SO perfect an under
standing with reference to circum-
stances Of this character that little IL
any Importance IL attached to them. 1t
was said at the State Department to-
day that II a Spanish flag displayed
from Spanish consulate or warship
had been offered an indignity the
attention u the State Department
Would be at once directed to the
matter and suitable apology de-
manded. II is regarded as not unlikely
that the lingo" press of Spain may
attempt to magnify the incident, but
there is excellent authority for the
statement that it will receive no official
attention eithsr at the hands of the
American or Spanish authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
No Indictment Arains. Gordon.

The grand jury few days ago
ignored the bill against Charles Cor
don, colored, who was arrested on Octo-
Der 3lst on the charge of embezzie-
ment A member of Rising Sun Lodge,
A. +. A., which had charged Gordon
with embezzling funds, stated to a
reporter Of Every Evening this morn
ing that no property of the lodge had
been appropriated by Gordon, and the
whole thing was mistake. He stated
also that Gordon had threatened to
bring suit against the lodge unless that
body agreed to pay his expenses. He
also gave Gordon good character, and
said that he commands tho greatest
respect among people by whom he is
known, and expressed regret that he
had been subjected to such humiliation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
THE QUIET PORT,


There lies quiet port across the sea
Where the proud sail is furled,
Where the bright banner flares and flaunt.
no more
That once waved round the world.
There the brave ships that steered for other
shores,
That fought the bitter blast,
And dared the unknown straits, the frost
hung bays,
Find harborage at last.
And those white barques that sought the
isles of dream.
The lands of loves report,
They too, though steering gladly other.
where,
Have found the quiet port.
There the dark night comes down around
them. there
The weary captains rest.
The homesick voyager bows down his head,
The sage forgets his quest.
But yet, ah, even while we fall on sleep,
We are content to wait;
Comrades, the land of cur desire is near,
This port is but its gate,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
PHILADELPHIA .AfFAIRs.

Robert McCay, retired brick manu-
facturer. died Thursday.
J. Simmons Kent lumber merchant,
died at Swarthmore Thursday.
Jacob Bowers was killed Friday by
fall from shed in Dingee's brick-
yard.
The Rev. E. II. Toland, missionary
and collect of the Home Missionary
Society, is dead.
Charles DeVerner fell overheard from
tugboat at Girard Point Wednesday
and was drowned.
DR.. Charles Graves, dentist Of West
Philadelphia, committed suicide on
Friday by shooting.
DIR. w. M. l.. Coplin, professor Of
pathology in the Jefferson Medical Col
lege, has been appointed bacteriologist
to the State Board of Health.
Gum & Co. 3 brickmaking plant, at
Eleventh street and Erie avenue. was
badly damaged Thursday by fire, the
loss being estimated at from $50, 600 to
S25, 900.
Peter Fay, Daniel Mullarkey and
William Poole Thursday pleaded guilty
to keeping speak easiest In Mana
yunh. Fay was sentenced to one years
imprisonment, Poole to four months
and Mullarkey to three months.
Three highwaymen attempted to rob
George Cramer at Fifty-second street
and Elmwood Thursday. They were
chased by policemen, and one Of their
number, supposed to be Henry Nc
Kenna OF Washington, ID. O., who
attempted to jump on a moving freight
train, was run over and killed. His
two companions were arrested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Baltimore, Nd, Nov. 90. Charles
Burns, the light weight champion Of
Cincinnati, knocked out Frank Wongo,
the Indian known as the light weight
champion of tho South, in the third
round at the Empire Athletic Club
tonight. The referee had hardly
finished counting 10 when Wongo
Jumped up and claimed that he was moi
allowed enough time to rise. The
seconds then ran into the ring and the
crowd, or part of it, loudly dissented
from the referees decision. 1t did no
good, however. Wongo then stated in
the ring that he believed himself
treated unfairly and was ready to meet
Burns again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
UP-To.DATB .WHE EMS

When lovely woman stoops to WOO man
At forty-five, her hair grown gray,
What charm can keep her swain a true man
What art can hide her age away2
When small investors stoop to folly
And find too late that mines give way,
Can aught assuage their melancholy?
What option have they but to-pay2
When lovely woman stooos to FOLLY
And finds her boomers do not "sit,'
What charm can soothe her melancholy?
What art can make the knickers fit?
When lovely woman takes to "biking'
And her skirts are in the way.
She'll she dress like ancient viking?
Or like the young man of to-day?
When fading beauty sees. with sorrow, n
Her raven tresses flecked with gray,
With what cosmetic she may borrow .
A bloom that meier will pass away?
When lovely woman has no lover
And finds her charms are growing less.
Why blame her il she tries to cover
Their fading powers inNher distress?
And seeks what arts can serve her beauty.
Or hide the faults from every eve?
Surely it has become her duty
To pad and powder, paint and dyel
london Truth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
GEORG ETOWN.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF Gazette and Journa

Special Correspondenceof Gazette and Journal
Georgetown, Nov. 81. AN election in
Sussex county is not completed without
the time-honored observance of RE
turn Day. II is not generally known
among the rural citizens Of the county
that Return Day" is simply the day
Thursday next after the election
upon which the canvassing board meets
to make the official count OF the returns
of the various hundreds of the county,
but 1t is the commonly accepted idea
that Return Day. 10 the duy set
apart by immemorial usage for grand
celebration by the party which had
been victorious at the election. From
all parts Of Sussex, and In every con-
ceivabe mode of conveyance, the people
gather at Georgetown on the Thursday
after election, listen to the music OF
brass bands and the flights Of eloquence
of some local orator, and regale them
selves with oysters, hard cider and
ginger bread. When the Thursday
after election is stormy, as was the
case four years ago and again this year,
tho celebration is postponed until tho
following Thursday. This year, how
ever, it was postponed longer, the
ulsO ooinR
but the people who enjoy such demon
strations had such desire to give vent
TO their pent up enthusiasm that on
last Thursday three weeks after
the election" Return Day" was cele.
brated. II is estimated that 1000
people were here, regardless of party,
come drinking the health OF Mckinley
and Hobart, others cheering Justify for
Tunnel and Handy. The day was not
the bowling success 1t usually is, how
ever.
Ex- Postmaster John W. Messick is
an applicant for his old position, but is
strongly opposed even by the faction of
which he is a member. He is too
recent acquisition to Addicksism.
James Fl. Maui, Regular Republican,
who is also an applicant is endorsed
not only by the Regulars, but by most
of the patrons of the office.
The long hoped for boom has struck
Georgetown. Benjamin Tharp of Har-
riDgton will soon erect here -four mill
which will have a capacity Of 40 barrels
per day. The Standard Oil Co. is
building here warehouse for the
storage OF oil FIX Sheriff John ii.
Truitt will soon open lumber yard.
1t ia expected that the large factory
built by Charles II. Treat will be leased
by syndicate which will manufacture
baskets and wooden plates. These en-
terprises will give new life to the town.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
SM YRN4.
special Correspondents Of Gazette and Journl

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Smyrna, Nov. 20. Walter Warren
Rich of the United States Navy and
Miss Katherine Clement Tschudy,
daughter OF the late W. W. Tschudy,
were quietly married yesterday after.
noon. the Rev. Thomas L. Pouson OF
New York, uncle OF the bride. Off
Chatting. Only the immediate relatives
were present.
Mrs james d. Wilds, who was a
schoolmate of Mrs. William Mckinley,
was among tho first TO congratulate
Mrs. Mckinley upon the election OF her
husband as President.
The farmers of this vicinity are
much concerned over the failure of j.
W. Carson, proprietor of the Clayton
tomato cannery. Their aggregate loss
is 5000. Some individuals lost $3.50
each.
Mrs. Sarah Il. Pratt. widow of James
II. Pratt. died on Wednesday, in the
Gath year ~ her age. She was On
earnest worker in the Methodist Epis.
copal Church apd, the Woman'e Chris
tian Temperance Union, -Four children
survive her. --4.--.-'.-a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Arbuclsle on Wednesday night and said
tnoy had arranged meeting for to- day.
Tbs was why Arbuckle had given him
MS card. After this story had been
told another detective walked in with
Menger. A u three then admitted hav-
ing seen Arbuckle in Luchow's saloon
on "Wednesday night. They denied,
however, having gone up town with
him. Menger said Stevens tried TO get
Arbuckle TO go to Harlem with him,
to 20 against brace gambling
game. He did not know whether
stevens succeeded in getting Arbuckle
away.
Butler, the negro arrested last night,
was released to- day, there being no eyi.
dence to connect him with the alleged
murder or robbery.
The detectives are said to be looking
for d man known as "Sheeney Sam. .
who bears an unHavory reputation. The
detectives have learned that this person
was also in the crowd ACCOMMODATING
Arbuckle while he was in Luchow's
saloon. 1t is alleged that after they
left the saloon "Sheeney SAM and
Menger got into an alteration. II
was about this time, 1t ia alleged, that
the "bra,e game" was suggested, and
"Sheeney Sam" is believed to have
quarreled with Menger, thinking that
he was to be cheated out of his share
OF the Arbuckle money. Menger is said
to have left the party after the row.
New York, Nov. 23.-The four men
arrested on suspicion Of being impli-
Gated in the robbery and murder of
Frank 2. Arbuckle were arraigned in
the police court to-day and discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
Death of Joseph slawter.

SpecialCorrespondeu Of Gazette aud Journal
Claymont, Nov. "a. Joseph Slawter,
one of the oldest and most respected
citizena of Claymont, died last Satur-
day evening. at 10 o'clock. Mr. Slawter
was born in Delaware county, Pa,
September 4th, 1918. and was rs years
Of age on his last birthday. While yet
in his teens he came TO Claymont, and
learned the trade of sawyer with
John and Robert Churchman, who then
did a great business at the mills at the
head OF tidewater, on Naaman's creek.
The old mills are still standing, but in
a dilapidated and comparatively useless
condition. IL was at these mills that
Mr. Slawter found employment for
over 90 years. He had charge of the
saving of the lumber for the main
building of the great Centennial Elk
hiiition in 1876. When the safety
gates were placed at Claymont cross
ing, in 1881, Mr.. Slawter was employed
by the p, W. g. B. Railroad CO. to
take charge Of them, and continued in
that position up to few months ago,
when he became incapacitated by reason
OF sickness. 1t was in this position
that he became 30 well and favorably
known to the travelling public, and not
testimony of the community is that he
man could have been more faithful.
The position is one requiring great care
and watchfulness, and these traits were
possessed by the deceased to remark
able degree. On more than one occasion
Mr.. Slawter came near losing his life
in trying to save others. The horse
which he was trying to prevent cross
ing the tracks knocked him, down,
bruising him severely. Mr.. Slawter
was twice married, his second wife and
two children by his first wife survive
him. The children are Charles h.
Slawter, trusted employe Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad at Phillipsburg,
N. j., and Mrs. Leslie Dayett of VIII
mington. Mr.. Slawter was of Quaker
extraction, and was quiet, unassum-
ing man. His kind manner won for
him many friends
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
MURDERED M BURGLARS.


Hazleton, Pa. Nov 90. Mrs Casper
Laboy Of Nesquehoning was stabbed to
death this morning, and her husband
was badly cut by robbers, who had
forced an entrance into Mr.. Laboy's
house.
Laboy heard the robbers and, at
lacking one Of them, was stabbed in
several places. Mrs. Laboy tried to
reach the street, to call for help, when
she was met in the hallway by a thief,
who stabbed her to death.
Tine alarm was spread, but the men
escaped. Three Hungarians were cap
tured shortly before noon en- the out
skirts of the town. They are covered
with blood and cannot give clear
account of their movements.
The greatest excitement prevails,
and it is feared an attempt may be-
made to lynch the men il 1t is proven
that they are the guilty parties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

F. d. O. Mckay of No. 1927 Rail
road avenue, who has been since April
1st 1894, voluntary observer in this
city for the United States Weather
Bureau, in connection with the Mary
land State Weather Service and Johns
Hopkins University, will resign after
the first of next month. The position
will be open to successor, and
affords a fine opportunity for any one
interested in meterologH although it
carries no salary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

London, Eng. Nov. "a Thomas f.
Bayard, the United States Ambas-
sador, and Mrs. Bayard were com
manded" to-day to visit Windsor
Castle on Thursday next and dine with
the Queen. Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard will
also sleep at the castle that night, and
Mr.. Bayard, In consequence, has been
obliged to cancel bis engagement to
preside at the Thanksgiving dinner Of
the American Colony here.
When the trial Of Lady Selma Scott,
mother of Countess Russell; John
Oockerton, an engineer: Frederick
kast, a groom, and William Aylett, a
valet, charged by Earl Russell with
criminal libel. was resumed at the Old
Bailey this morning Justice Hawkins
announced that scandalous attempt
had been made to tamper with the jury
by means OF an anonymous letter to the
foreman. The justice added that be
hoped to discover the writer who, il
found, would have cause to regret the
action. Earl Russell ,was the first
witness to day and he emphatically
denied the allegations Of miscond uct
Mr.. Hess, proprietor Of the Johannes
burg Critic, has received cable dis
patch, saying that the whole staff OF
that paper has been arrested by the
Boer authorities under the provisions
of the new press law.
Johannesburg. South Africa, Nov.
"a. Tho prosecution 10 the case Of the
staff of the Johannesburg Critic, ar
rested under the provisions of the new
l.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
nKIsLEY,s INA Us URArYoN.
The Young Mems Republican Club
Attend the Festivities


Attend the Festivities
The Young Mems Republican Club
held special meeting Monday and
heard the report Of its special COM
mittee on the matter of attending the
inauguration of President elect McKin
ley on March 4th next. 1t was decided
to attend the Inauguration ceremony.
The club will leave Wilmington on the
afternoon of March Sd and will stop in
Washington over night They will
return home on the night Of the 4th.
The club has not decided on which
railroad it will go to the capital. A
list was opened to receive the names OF
those who will go. Persons who desire
to join the party should address James
s. Stirling, secretary of the committee.
No positive decision was reached on
the matter of uniform. A light coat
and light hat will probably be worn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Washington, d. c., Nov. 24.-The
State Department has received abso-
lutely no information of any kind from
Havana or elsewhere concerning the
report that the Competitors crew have
been tried in Moro Castle by secret
and summary courtmartial. The OIL
Gals are loath to believe that the re-
port is correct.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
HAPPY TIMES IN GEORGIA..

Fiep des white wild cotton
Bin dies pile wild con;
Dis heah's hallelujah time,
Happy, sho's you bo'nl
Chune dat fiddle, niger!
Men de broken string;
Dance away 'twell break er day
En- cut de pigeon-wing
Cane mill des a-gwine roun',
Chillun come fun school;
Bacon by de hunded poun'.
Mortgage off de mule
Chuue dat fiddle. niger
Mem de broken string;
Dance away 'twell break err day
En- cut de pigeon-wing
Atlanta Constitution
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26
gIsIrED RY BURGLARS.


Entered py Inteves.
indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 24.-Bur-
glars visited the residence of ex-
President Harrison, on North Delaware
street, at IL o'clock last night.
While Mr.. Harrison and the mem
part of the house the thieves climbed
upon the porch and entered the library
window. From there they went into
Mrs. Harrison's room, where gold
watch and small sum of money were
secured. 1t is believed the thieves
were frightened away, because nothing
else was disturbed. The watch be-
longed to Mrs. Harrison's first hus-
band and was highly priced.
Gen. Harrison has asked the police
to put fol th every effort to recover the
watch, and has offered reward of $50
for its return.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Smyrna. Nov. 20. Because his wife
did not prepare breakfast as rapidly as
ho desired William Adams, colored,
to-day, attacked her with a poker and
when his sou, Levi Adams, interfered
he seized an axe and crushed the boy Is
head. The assailant was arrested and
will be held to await the result Of his
victims injuries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

While George Moreland and Homer
Pennington, belated bicyclists from
Wilmington, we're resting in the station
at Middletown on Sunday night, some
one stole Pennington's gold watch
valued at $50. Pennington accused a
negro, who was there, whereupon the
negro drew revolver, fiourished ii
threateningly and made good his escape.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-26

Bloomington, ILL.,, ! Nov. "a. The
Rev. James Miller, pastor of Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church. this city,
was found murdered and robbed in an
alley at Decatur, Ill. this morning.
The revolver with which the crime had
been committed was lying by the dead
mans side.