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QUAKER CITY VAMPIRES.
Evidence that Policemen Were I'm the
Habit of "BIeeding' Women.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. S.-The Senate in
vestigating committee had another sensa-
tional session to-day, during which damag-
ing statements were made against a detec-
tive in District Attorney Graham's office
Martha Meyers. who kept a questionable
house at No. 500 Inquirer street. in 1889. was
the witness. She said the house had been
OF bad character for twenty-five years. and
the police always had a good thing out of
it. She claimed to have paid policeman
Singlerhaus sums of money at frequent in
tervals. She refused him money once and
was arrested. After being in prison seven
days the matron tod her she was dis
charged. Outside she met the district a :
torney's detective. Bernstein, or Burnside.
by name, she was not sure which and a
lawyer named Butt. They went to a saw
ings fund. where she had some money and
by aid OF the detective was able to draw
500 without waiting the usual two weeks
This she gave the two men. Later she was
summoned 10 appear in court. Here she met
the detective In the corridor: he advised
her TO close up her house. This she did.
At this point in the testimony Bernstein
who is employed in superintendent Linden's
office. came into the committee ROOM Mrs
Meyers said he was not the man. An effort
was made TO find Burnside who is Mr. Gra-
hams detective, but he was not about.
Ex-policeman Naylor gave additional tes-
timcny in relation TO his alleged partner
ship with sergeants Green and McAfanus in
running a house of ill-fame. Naylor said
they made arrangements with a livery
stable 70 pay 81 for every customer brought
TO the house. He also said they personally
placed cards in all the hotels bearing the
name, Molly blanchard, Modiste." The
sergeant, McAianus. referred TO by Naylor,
is one OF this city's praying policemen. y
He leads revivals. and is looked on by Di-
rector Beitler as most deyout Christian.
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WHAT WILL THEY DO9
Mrs. ROby Says Mothers Are Tired of
Furnishing Food for Gunpowaer.

NEW YORK, Jan. S-The United States
General Society of the Daughters of 1872
met to-day at the Everett House to cele-
brate the victory of Gen. Andrew Jackson
over the British at New Orleanss tprf 1874
The founder, Mrs. Flora Adams D4Qjng,
was present as the guest of the oceAfon.
Mrs. Leroy Sunderland Smith, historiAbsEen-
eral of the Historic Council. preside1g .9ase-
ports were read from Ohio, louisiana Tex
as. New York. Pennsylvania and Kentucky
where State societies are already QrgasTzed.
Reports were also read by the Secri ary-
general from a number of States WherS So
cieties are being formed. Among the Mate
presidents who were present or represented
at to-day's meeting were Mrs. Louis W.
Hall, of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Edward RQay,
of Illinois. and Mrs. 5. A. Webster, of Offo.
Among the honorary officers present were
Mrs. Admiral Cooper, Mrs. Louis j. Alien
and Mrs. Gen. John II. King.
A feature OF the meeting was the pre-
sentation OF badges TO the founder, Mrs.
Darling. and Mrs. :. A. Webster in recog-
milton OF the work of organization and
financial aid At the conclusion of the busi-
ness meeting a reception was held. and at
noon lunch was served. Among those pres
ent were Mrs. MONTGOMERY Schuyler. Mrs.
erett, Miss Florence l. Adams. Miss Masae,
Mrs. II. +. Bartlett, Mrs. Neighbor Mrs
Robbins. Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. James Par
nell.
In an address Mrs. Edward Roby deiiv-
cred she said that while there were no more
patriotic women in the world than the
women of America, the mothers OF the
land were tired OF furnishing food for gun
powder. War she said, should come
only as last resort. English-speaking peo-
pie the world over should maintain peace" !"
committee OF three. consisting of Mrs.
Flora Adams Darling. Mrs. Edward Roby
and Mrs. Lewis Hall. appointed 10
draft resolutions praying that peace be
maintained between the English-speaking
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ter overriding all other considerations. and
assuring me of their loyal obedience 10 my
gram from the Chamber of Mines at Bulu-
wayo, and think IL is certain there is now
no danger from that quarter"
A third dispatch from Governor Robinson
to Mr.. Chamberlain, dated Pretoria, Jan. 4.
communicates message from the Imperial
agent at Rhodesla. 1t says: Il had been
absent from Bechuanaland nearly fort
night prior to DIR. Jameson's move / ar
rived at Mafeking on Sunday, Dec. %. and
heard then, after the telegraph lire had
been closed. that his force was going to
night. The first message which came
through on Monday, Dec. 80. was your mes
sage directing me TO send after DR.. Jane
son to tell him and force him to return.
About one-ffth only of the force which
yielded started from Mafeklng or Cape Col
ony; four.tifths started from Camp Pitsani.
in the British South Africa Companys ter
ritory. No portion of the force started
from Bechuanalani. DR.. Jameson left ne
an officer and two men at Mafeking and
have taken all the available men. There
are now ten police In the whole OF Bechu-
analand, four Of whom are doing customs
duty. The country is practically without po-
lice, and there are no magistrates In the
British chartered companyss new territory:
l have no reason to believe that any local
officials in Bechuanaland had any knowledge
of the raid. The magistrate who was In the
British chartered companys territory ac-
companed the force"
Capt. Charles John Coventry. second son Of
the Earl OF Coventry, aid one of DR.. jane
sons officers. who was reported to have died
from wounds received in fighting the Beers,
is alive and recovering from his wounds.
A dispatch to the Reuter- Telegram Com
pany from krugersdorp. dated Jan. B. says
that the wounds inflicted by the bullets OF
the MetfoTd rife are remarkably clean. The
correspondent instanced a case in which a
Metford rifle bullet penetrated the brain OF
man and the man is still alive. The dis
patch also says that the Bechuanaland con-
tingent OF DIR. Jameson's force unite in de-
caring tnat wne1 they left Maiekng they
were told they were gcing to fight a native
tribe. and II was only when they had
crossed the border of the Transvaal that
they were told that they were going 10
Johannesburg. TO the relief of the residents
of that place, and that they would he Joined
by a detachment CT the Cape Mounted Rifles.
2,0G0 johannesburg volunteers ami Teg!-
ment from CaDetown
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WAR PREPARATIONS.
Flying Squadron Commissioned apd
Vessels Sent to Africa.

Vessels sent 10 Atr1c0.
Nopvright. 1896, by the Associated Press.)
LONDON, Jan. S.--The gravity oc the polt
teal crisis here is increasing instead of di-
minishing. The attitude of Emperor William
toward Great Britain in the matter of DR..
Jameson's freebooting expedition into the
Trausvaal on closer study seems TO have
been deliberate and long ard carefully
planned. The Transvaal incident, it would
appear was only the pretext seized on by
the Emperor in order 10 enter the field as an
active opponent of Great Britains policy of
ACKNOWLEDGMENT in Africa. and her little mis-
understanding with King Prempeh. of Ash
antee. together with her support OF Italy's
warfare against Abyssinia. are believed to
have been the Irritating features which
finally induced his Majesty to show his hand.
OF course, this is only sample of the ru-
mors in circulation here, but ii shows the
drift of the wind and has served TO incense
the British to degree not witnessed since
war with Russia was threatened some years
ago. To make matters worse, It is now re-
ported that the Transvaal republic will de-
mand an indemnity of $2.500.O0O from Great
Britain as one Of the results of DR.. jane
sons invasion of the little Dutch republic.
If this turns out to be the case, no doubt
will be entertained that Emperor william,
In his recent interviews with DR.. w. j..
Leyds. the Secretary of State of the Trans
vaal, prompted this demand and may also
have announced his intention OF supporting
il. Under these circumstances. and in view
of the war preparations by land and sea
now being vigorously pushed by Great Brit
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GOOD WORD FOR ENGLAND.
A Missionary Discusses the situation
I'm the Trnnsvnal.

BOSTON, Jan. S.-Rev. Francis w Bates
a missionary of the American Board, con-
nected with its East Central African mis-
sion, who has been connected with that
mission since 1883. is in this country on fur
Tough, and was in Boston to-day. His resi-
dence of seven years in the region where
the present hostilties between the Dutch
and the British are occurring has made him
familiar with the situation. When seen by
a reporter. he said: There seems to be
widespread opinion that the late invasion
by DR.. Jameson, OF the British South AZ
rican Company. in the Transvaal was the
result of deep-laid plot on the part OF the
British government to seize the Transvaal
and make II her own. 1t seems 10 me, how
ever, that such an idea is not In accord
ance with the facts. nor with the position
that the government has held towards the
Transvaal since the time when Gladstone
put an end to the Boer war and granted
them their independence because their cause
THE present differences are the out
come of the attempt on the part OF the
Transvaal as Boer republic, giving TO
voice TO those OF any other than Dutch de-
scent The English by far outnumber the
Beers, and especially In the cities. They
furnish the greater part OF the revenue.
The Beer has been content with his ig-
norance; the English have established
schools and taken the lead in educational
matters, In spite OF the opposition OF the
older Beers. Yet while English enterprise
has done so much TO build up the govern
ment, which was a few years ago in the
last stages OF bankruptcy. the English have
always been Uitlanders toutsiders). with ~
rights as citizens. In other words. the
the very system which led to their revoi;
against the English. DR.. Jamesons raid
was an ill-advised attempt TO aid his fe:-
low-countrymen in their revolt against this
system. 1t could not have been with au-
thorlty from the home government. Mr.
Rhodes may have encouraged it: he Is a
man of strong character. forceful leader
but I'm no way skillfui diplomat Presi-
dent Kruger Is a descendent OF the old
Vortreker. those who were ever In revolt
against progress in the olden times. His
influence has ever been against advance in
education and civilization. a man who was
well described some time ago as one who
adds TO the manners OF clown the morals
OF a hypocrite.
TOO much is being said against the greed
of England. She has done more for Africa
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people of the world. Mrs. Roby was also
appointed to present these resolutions 10
Secretary Oiney with request that they be
forwarded TO Queen Victoria The ladies
refused to entertain the idea of Mrs Oar
ling resigning, as she wished to do. and she
VIII continue as general director of the So
ciety until the work of organiZat tion in jif
ferent States is completed.
The Society OF the War of 1912 he'd its
annual meeting in the City Hall to-day. in
accordance with the usual custom o. ,ha ~,
anniversary of the battle of New Orleans
Jackson's day. The Rev. Morgan Dix was
reelected as president for the ensuing wear
late Commodore Henry Bruce and Elias O.
Covennover, OF the war of 1872 He reported
that there were but four veterans of the
ninety members "a
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English Militia and Army Reserve
Notice III the Necessity Arises.
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MADRID. jan S-Persistent rumors ara
In circulation here to-day that Captain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-09
IT IS STILL WARLIKE
ND APPARENT CHANGE IN THE TROU-
BILE OVER THE TRAysvAAL.
Sentiment I'm England II Bitter
ing Young Prussian War Lord.''
SHIPS HURRYING TO AFRICA

BOTH BRITISH AND GERMAN YES
sELs EN- ROUTE TO DELAGOA BAY.
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KEY WEST. Jan. ga spaniard who ar
rived to-day from Cuba says the insurgents
are falling into well-laid trap. and IL Is
only matter Of few days before the
Spaniards viii have them surrounded and
all retreat cut OF. when they will now
then down and soon end the war
Several American tourists returned from
Havana tonight and report matters In the
city very quiet.
Advices state that the insurgents have
burned the town OF Guira de Melena. and
also another small village near by.
Evening journal., 1896-11-10
CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
AERIAL onsERYATIoN sTATIo

AERIAL OBSERVATION STATION
The experiments with "a Captive
aeroplane" which have been under
taken recently for the army signal SER
vice, under the direction of Octave
Chanute, are to be carried on next
year, it has been announced in army
circles, on an extensive scale. The cap
tive aeroplane is. in effect, simply a
huge kite with sufficient elevating
power, under favorable conditions, to
carry a man to almost any height from
which observations might be made or
signalling devices operated. The no
tion that a practicable flying machine
may be invented for this branch Of
army service has been abandoned, for
the time at least, by the experimentists
OF the army service corps; and the cap
tive aeroplane, or dirigible kite, is to
be given a thorough test. Such an ap-
paratus, II perfected, would be supe-
rior to the captive balloon, because it
would be more difficult to hit, and
might be guided from the earth.
The proposition and practice in
volved IN such device can scarcely be
regarded as strictly novel. Seventy
years ago, in England, a huge floating
y
into the air 500 feet, or pull a loaded
wagon along in an ordinary road, was
exhibited in public. In 1853, and sub
sequently in 1868, devices were pat
ented in England for utilizing groups
Of large kites for the purpose Of saving
life at sea. The earlier of these inven-
tions was tested on the coast of Ire
land, and its operation under favorable
a. rrfn Il NJ
claims of it's constructor. In this
country, however, there have been few
attempts to apply the lifting power OF
a current of air to the practical use OF
conveying a man aloft The investiga-
tions and experiments of Chanute IN
this direction afford almost the frsi
instances Of the successful application
OF American ingenuity to the difficult
problems involved.
In army circles generally, the propo
sition to substitute the kite or aero
plane for the captive balloon in aeria
observations and reconnaissance ha.
been considered with no slight degre'
of favor. IL has been already demon
strated that a wind-supported machine
with a lifting capacity, in addition t,
/ it's own weight, of 500 pounds may bl
readily constructed. The experiment.
to be undertaken under Chanute shOull
determine definitely whether such al
appliance for increasing the effective
ness OF an army signal corps can b'
adapted to the conditions and require
ments of modern military service. Al
aerial device OF compact form, no
easily injured, with communication
with its occupant assured, and dirigibl'
to a certain extent from the ground
would constitute a noteworthy add
! ton to the resources of an army en-
gagged in active operations in the field
and it is quite possible that somethin
practical may be disclosed in the cours
of the forthcoming tests under the di
rection of Chanute and his assistants
Newark News.
Evening journal., 1896-11-10
Very Confusing.

An underground train from White
chapel was trundling along through the
City one dark and foggy day. An old
Irish lady was passenger, who was
evidently moving. her home, " tied mp
in a ragged old apron, from an eastern
to western "doss house. 'How far
will Oi have to go wild this?" she asked
of fellow passenger, thrusting her
ticket in his face. The affable man put
on his spectacles. ''Latimer road,
ma'aml Seven stations farther on +"
Tho old lady grunted incredulously.
Some minutes passed, during which the
old lady mused or dozed and took no
thought of stoppages. Then she reused
herself and addressed the same question
to another passenger. -Four stations
on, muttered this one briefly The
Irish dame smiled bitterly, but kept her
own counsel for awhile. Then she sud-
denly turned upon a traveller Of her own
sex. CHOW will yez tell me, ma'am,
how far am Oh from this station?'' "It's
the next station of all, said the other
smilingly. The Irish woman cast around
a glance Of indignant scorn. "An which
Of ycz am Oi to believe? Sure ye all tel
different taleli-H Household Words.
Evening journal., 1896-11-10
TO MAINTAIN A PRINCIPLE.
A Quaker Firm That Sacrifices Hundreds
OF Thousands 3 Year.

There is probably not another bust
ness firm in the United States, or, for
that matter, in any other country in the
world, that annually sacrifices hundreds
Of thousands of dollars of trade simply
to maintain a principle, as Whitall,
Tatum G Co, tho Quaker glass manu-
facturcrs OF Philadelphia, do and have
done Tor nearly 75 years.
The firm was established in the early
part Of the century, and its founders
were strict and consistent members Of
the Society CT Friends. They did not
believe in war, nor in litigation, nor in
the manufacture or sale of Intoxicating
liquors, and they established a rule
which has never been violated.
Whitall, Tatum s. Co have never
made u " whisky flask, nor any sort or
description of bottle intended to contain
either malt, vinous or spirituous liquors.
This includes the small vials called
samples, +" which are similar to those
made to display samples of Illuminating
and lubricating oils. Should an intend
ing purchaser ask for oil samples
and say they were to be used for whisky,
he could not buy them at any price.
The army and navy departments Of
tho United States have sought several
times to buy glassware from the firm,
but the patronage has invariably been
refused on the ground that the furnish
ing Of any sort Of supply for the aid OF
comfort Of persons engaged in war OF
maintaining peace by force Of arms wa
contrary TO the tenets Of the Society Of
Friends, and therefore could not be
considered. The senior member of the
firm, recently deceased, was typical
/ Quaker man of Drawn and brain, and
at 60 was in as fine a physical condition
as most men who have led temperate
/ life are at 40. Grief over the untimelJ
death Of his son, a young man Of grea
promise, was the primary cause Of Mr.
Whitalls death New York Mail anC
Express
Evening journal., 1896-11-10
BISHOP CURTIS RETIREMENT.

The people Of Delaware, and more
particularly those of Wilmington, re-
gret that Bishop Curtis feels impelled
to relinquish the bishopric Of Della
ware. He has been identified with Il
and its interests ever since Bishop
Becker was called South. and his good
offices have had a wonderfully beneh-
cent effect upon the state of the Catho-
lie churches within the jurisdiction.
His great learning, charming person
ality, marked executive ability and
liberality have won him hosts OF
friends within and without the church
and he will carry with him to the car
dinals household the best wishes Of all
who know him. either personally or by
reputation.
Rev. c. F. Thomas, who is to sue
ceed him. is well known in Catholi,
circles and comes to Wilmington highly
Evening journal., 1896-11-10
ms RUMP LEGISLATURE.

The Democrats Of Delaware do not
fear either ]. Edward Addicks or his
rump Legislature. They know how to
deal with both, and they will do it
when the proper time comes.
This little commonwealth is not to
become the prey OF any wealthy and
interruptions seeker for political power
and preference. The franchises Of our
people are no longer to be made the
subjects OF barter. Addicks may strug-
gle, but it will not avail him. The
Democratic candidates elected in Kent
and Sussex counties will be seated and
perform their constitutional functions
despite all the efforts of the Addicks-
ties to prevent them from doing so.
Hon. Ebe w. Tunnel will be inau-
gurated governor; Hon. l.. Irving
Handy will be seated as representative
in Congress-; the General Assembly
will meet in joint session and elect a
United States senator, and he will take
the vacant seat at Washington; the
Democrats will control both branches
of the General Assembly; they will pass
laws which will become operative, and
the Democratic Constitutional Conven-
tion will frame a new Constitution
which will be approved by the people,
and go into full force and effect imme-
diately after its ratification.
There is no law to prevent J. Edward
Addicks from organizing a little Legis-
lature OF his own; there is nothing in
the Constitution or status to prevent
his Legislature from making little tin
United States senator Of him; but there
is everything TO make the actions OF
such body non-operative, 50 far as
the people are concerned.
Addicks, Willis and rump Legisla-
ture are a fitting outcome OF Addicks-
ism. They promise to create quite di-
version and no end OF amusement in
Dover this Winter.
Evening journal., 1896-11-10
Hn IS Now BuILpINa FLATs.

There are several places along the
Delaware river which would derive inn
mense benefit from the material now
being dredged from Schooner Ledge
shoal and Cherry Island flats if it were
deposited above high water mark. One
of them is Wilmington. The material,
which approximates 100000 cubic
yards, would aid materially in the de-
velopment Of our river front, and the
marsh land there has been offered to
Major Raymond as a dumping ground;
but he prefers to waste it and lead to
further trouble in the navigation of the
Delaware by depositing part OF it up
the river and the other part on the
fats back Of Finn's Point jetty, near
Fort Delaware. He seems determined
10 build something. If il is not to be a
shoal in the western channel it must
evidently be a fiat to the eastward OF
the eastern channel.
When this policy Of hauling mud
from one part OF the Delaware river te
another ceases and the material
dredged is placed above high water
mark. we may hope for some perma.
nent improvement in the condition o
the stream and a fuller development o.
its commerce.
Evening journal., 1896-11-10

General James H. Wilson had better
call on Chairman Hanna Immediately
and strengthen his position which is
about to be attacked by the Addicks-
ties. They propose to demand his re-
moval from the Republican National
Committee, alleging that the regular
Republicans do not represent the domi-
nant faction of the Republican party,
and the substitution of an Addicks man
In his stead With Powell Clayton on
the National Committee. and in direct
antagonism to General Wilson. there is
no telling how much his standing in
the national organization may be un-
dermined unless he bestirs himself.
Now is the time for the regular Re
publicans to defend themselves against
the assaults OF the desperate and fren-
zied Addicksites.
Evening journal., 1896-11-10
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