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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
MR. BAYARD ar BlnMINaHAM.
Made IA Graceful address and Charmed
Hia Anhienre.

His Audience.
London, April 2l. Ambassador
Bayard had good time to-day, as he
usually does when on tour, this year
the special splash being made in tho
Midlands with the Shakespeare birth.
day celebration.
The staid town of Birmingham has
plunged into gaiety, but it is nothing
to what Stratford on Avon is going to
do. 1t occurred to the Birmingham
Dramatic and Literary Club to invite
Ambassador Bayard to the commence
ration banquet and extract one Of his
polished speeches. So Mr.. Bayard was
invited and went down from London
to-day. At the station tho ndefatiga-
bio consul, George f. Parker, was
radiantly awaiting the arrival Of his
guests, for during their stay in tho
district they stop at his house.
Naturally, his excellency was the
chief guest at the banquet at the
Grand Hotel in the evening,
Mr.. Parker, who is one of the lead
ing lights of the club, took the chair,
and Mr. Bayard's name was associated
with the toast Literature, y by j.
Thackeray Bunce, editor OF the Bir-
mingham Post, who referred to the
guest Of the evening as man culti-
vated and well stored in mind, as a
speaker, both courageous and eloquent /;
an eminent lawyer, an honest politician
and patriotic, high souled statesman.
Naturally, Mr. Bayard smiled and
the smile was accumulated when he rose
to speak, his reception being yeritably
tumultuously enthusiastic. His adj
dress was excellent and produced a
good impression among the audience,
who were probably every one able de-
baters Mr.. Bayard described ltera-
ture as the buttress of the peoples
liberty, and indeed, If justly con
sidered in all potentialty, it was the
one chief buttress of civilization itself
President Cleveland's letter was read
later in the evening, and excited
| enormous enthusiasm.
Mrs. De Navarro also sent letter,
in which she stated that all Americans
hold hallowed the name Of Shakespeare
and in grateful reverence.
Tomorrow Mr.. Bayard will visit the
Technical School of Mason College, the
free libraries, the School of Art and
the art gallery, and will be entertained
at luncheon in the Council House by
the Mayor. He will proceed tc
| Stratford- on Avon on Thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
pRlAADELpHI4 Affairs.

Jacob Theoboldt, Tuesday, was ac-
quilted of the murder of Frederick
Stiefe.
An unknown man was found drowned
at Dickinson street wharf. Delaware
river, Tuesday.
Minnie Hoffman, aged 9 years, died
Tuesday of scalds received in falling
into tubful of hot water.
The Rev. John G. Neuber, for nearly
33 years pastor of Bethlehem German
Reformed Church, is dead.
The dead body of an unknown man
was found Tuesday on the tracks of
the Pennsylvania railroad at Eighth
street.
The Philadelphia Dental College has
purchased lot on Hamilton street,
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth,
and will erect thereon college build
ings which will cost between S75, 900
and Sl00, 900.
Verdicts were rendered Tuesday in
the common pleas court in suits for
damages for personal injuries. In
favor of Stephen X. Webster against
the Electric Traction CO., $50, 600;
Patrick Nugent against the Philadel-
phia Traction CO., $40, 600; Iaa T.
Boss against the Peoples Traction
Co., $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
no onoss rn InD srnnnr names.
Railway Company and Levy Court VIII
Consider an Agreement.

Consider an Agreement.
President, Preston Lea of the Will
mington City Railway Co., and Willard
Salisbury, attorney for the company,
appeared before the Levy Court before
the noon recess Tuesday in regard to an
agreement under which the company
may lay tracks. upon Third street
bridge. Tho Levy Courts attorney,
John II. Rodney, was also present
For about IL months an agreement
between the railway company and the
Levy Court has been in abeyance. 1t
requires the company to lay double
tracks across the bridge. and to keep
the bridge in repair, both inside and
outside the tracks. Any damage to the
bridge by the company must be re-
paired by them and with due diligence.
The agreement will also cover the
question of compensation which the
railway company must pay the county
for the use OF the county bridge. This
compensation will be upon the basis Of
the number of cars run over the bridge.
and minimum and maximum amount
per year will be specified.
The agreement was signed Tuesday
by the court and by President Preston
Lea of the company. Under the agree
ment the company will lay double
tracks across Third street bridge. The
contract is for 30 years, and the com
pany must pay minimum rental Of $50
year for the use of the bridge
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
MANY shnd and Low Prices.

The fishing colony on the Brandy
wine opposite Walnut street Tuesday
were in quandary They hardly knew
whether to congratulate themselves on
the large catches Of the two days,
Monday and Tuesday, or to feel dis
satisfied at the low price paid for the
fish. Samuel Smith, the principal
fisherman, rounded up 270 in the two
days, and his next competitor, Hiram
Raymond, who fished only on Monday,
hoasied of d catch of 1l0 fine fish. One
of the fishermen informed reporter of
The Gazette Tuesday night that Tues
day the Wholesale price had dropped to
an average of 50 per 100. The fish are
more plentiful than for some time, and
the consequence is an over supply,
which the fishermen are willing to dis
DOSE of at almost any price.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
FIVE HUNDRED MEN SLAIN
A FierCely Fought Battle in the YiCin-
lily Of KhartOum,
THE DETAILS NOT OBTAlNABLE
Forces of the Khalifa Very
Restless.

Cairo, April q. l.-Dispatches received
here to-day from the front say that
there has been fierce fighting at ON.
durman, near Khartoum, the head
quarters of the Khalifa. Details of
the engagement or its cause are not at
hand, but it is said that 800 of the
Khalifa's bodyguard have been killed
and that general feeling of unrest pre-
walls among the Khalifa's forces.
The work of sending troops to the
front, supplying them with food and
ammunition, building strategetic rail
roads and fortifying Akasheh is being
carried on with admirable promptness
and machine-like smoothness. In the
forwarding of supplies over a, 900 camels
organized into companies of 400
each are engaged, in addition TO
feet of sternwheel river boats and
barges.
At the bend of the Nile near Akasheh
is commanding fort, close to the
river, and all around the post at vari-
GUS distances are smaller forts. Rapid
fire guns are mounted in all the forts
and the main fortification is protected
by entrenchments. Medical arrange
ments are as perfect as possible. A
hospital with about 400 or 500 beds
will be ready at Wady- Halfa, in addi-
tion TO movable, thoroughly equipped
field hospital established at Sarras and
the regular field hospital with the
troops at Akasheh and smaller field
hospital at Ambugol. Eventually,
when the troops push on south, the
field hospital will follow. but before
this stationary hospitals will have been
established at nearly every post. The
sick or wounded will, if possible, be
taken north in native boats, but when
this is not possible they will be con-
veyed on camels having padded cots,
capable of accommodating one man on
each side of them, attached TO their
saddles.
II is believed that the real campaign
will not commence until the fall, when
it is expected strong reinforcements OF
British troops, including several battal-
ions of the guards, will be sent here
and the re-conquest of the Soudan will
be in ORDER Nobody here believes
that the troops will stop at Donogla.
Great Britain, it is predicted. will not
rest until she controls railroad line
from Egypt to her possessions in South
Africa and it is to lay the first part of
this road that the present campaign is
undertaken.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
mo- Meet on inc oa uaeMay.

As the sanitary condition Of the
causeway is bad, and in view of the
fact that there is some uncertainty as
to whether the road belongs to the city
or the county, tomorrow morning there
will be meeting of representatives OF
the Levy Court, Board of Health, City
Surveying Department and Street and
Sewer Department, when the matter
will probably be decided, and it if
likely that as soon as the ownership il
decided steps will be taken toward i'm
joint meeting will be hold on the
causeway.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
4 RoRAL WEDDING.
The Marriage of Prince Ernest and Prince
AlnNnunar MnndaN Manning.


Coburg, April 20. The wedding of
Princess Alexander of Sake Coburg-
Gotha, third daughter of the Duke Of
Sake Coburg- Gotha 1.-THE Duke of Edin-
hourgh. TO the hereditary Prince
Ernest Of Hohenlohe- Langenburg, took
place to-day.
Tho civil ceremony occurred at 10. 30
a. M, the witnesses being the Duke Of
York and the Grand Duke Paul of
Russia. A procession was formed and
proceeded to the Castle Church at IL
O'Clock. The Duke of Sake Coburg-
Gotha conducted the Empress of Ger
many TO the church and the Emperor
OF Germany escorted the Duchesse of
Sake Coburg- Gotha. At the moment
of the exchange of rings an artillery
salute was fired. The wedding break
fast took place in the throne room.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
water Department coal pids,

The Water Commission on Tuesday
considered bids for coal. Before the
contract is awarded the coal of the
closer competitors will be tested. The
bids were as follows: Charles Warner
CO., jackson Mine, s3. 10 per ton; Holf
man & Ocean, So; Big Vein Myersdale,
81. So; No. 4 Colliery, 49, 90; Davis Coal
and Coke Co., Elk Garden Big Vein,
50. 93; Thomas Mine, 81. IS. Joseph II.
Gocding, Georges Creek Coal and
Iron Co., 1902; George W. Bush q
Sons Co., George's Greek, 49, OF; Mary
land Coal Co., S3. OF; Myersdale, s. 81.
Horace Smith was appointed night
watchman at Cool Spring Park.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
"rhs GIadiator.y

Robert Downing, the well-known and
distinguished tragedian, has this season
made special production of Saumet's
grand tragedy, "The Gladiator. That
is the play in which Mr.. Downing has
made his greatest success, and he has
found the demand SO great for it this
year that he has discontinued present.
ing the other pieces in his repertory
and is now confining himself entirely
to this one great heroic masterpiece.
Every detail of the production is
carried by him, even to the smallest
properties A new and elaborate ward
robe is used, and complete sets of
scenery are carried for each one of the
five acts. There is probably no other
dramatic production upon the boards
to day that is being presented with
such elaboration and realism. 1t would
be hard to surpass the scenic pictures,
showing the catacomhs of Rome, tho
banks OF the Tiber, the temple of Juno,
the Roman prison, and the great arena
scene The latter is an oxact fac
simile on large scale of Jerome's
famous painting, This great attraction
will be at the Grand Opera House to-
morrow night,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
IN. tiliputians Are Coming.

The LiIiputians, 20 in number,
headed by the world-renowned original
and only Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb, will
appear at the Grand Opera House for
three nights and Tuesday and Wednes-
day maIinees, commencing Monday,
April 9th. These are the most won
derful little people now before the
public and give most unique and
highly interesting performance. Every
child should attend the matinee and
have an opportunity of shaking hands
with Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb, the most
noted little lady of the day, as this is
positively her farewell tour. Popular
nrices will prevail.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
EIELD CLUH oRICR ET.
Fixtures Arranged by tho Local OrgRniz
tion for the Coming Season.

Fixtures Arranged by tho Local OrgRniza-
tion for the Coming Season.
The annual meeting of secretaries
Of cricket clubs was held in Philadel-
phia on Monday afternoon and sched.
ule of games was arranged. Through an
incorrect announcement OF the date of
meeting the Delaware Field Club was
not represented at the meeting. The
club has however arranged the follow
ing schedule and will fill some open
dates by correspondence April 25th,
with Eddystone, at Esmere; May I'd,
with Edge Moor. at Elsmere; May 9th,
with the Central High School, at Els
mere; May 10th, with Edge Moor, at
Elsmere; May Both, with the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, at Elsmere; June
goth, with Germantown Zingari, at Els
mere; July 18th, with Germantown
Zingari, at Mannheim; July 81, with
Staten Island Ziugari, at Elsmore
August 9th. with Philadelphia second
eleven, at Wissahickon, and August
26th, with the Philadelphia summer
eleven, at Elsmere.
The first game of the local clubs
season will be played with the Eddy
stone eleven at Elsmere on Saturday
afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23

John Norris, colored, was arraigned
before Magistrate Kelley Tuesday night
on the charge of using abusive Ian
guage toward George L. Durham, also
colored. The two men had dispute
over the division of a small sum of
money. Tho case was dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Ey,,ientIync Crank.

stranger ON Monday evening in
formed Deputy Collector Finck that
he intended to blow up the Court
House. Mr. Finck informed an officer,
and after the man fingered about
Court House square for short time
disappeared, as he saw the officer
watching him. He has not been seen
since and the county officials do not
feel alarnn6
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
arnnteh New rrinl.

Albany, N. y, April 81, The court
OF appeals has granted Maria Barherl a
new tiial on the ground Of The exclu-
sion Of proper evidence ard tie par
tiality of Recorder GoNi's charge to
the jury. About year ago she killed
her lover, Eootblack NAMED Domenico
Cateldo, in New York, because he cast
her of.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
chrlstinn Endenvnr Annlyer.arx

The third anniversary of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society of the Church
of the Reuoemer was celebrated Tuesday
evening, when an address was made by
the Rev. Forrest Dagger of Philadelphia
There were also several other speakers.
The church was prettily decorated and
tine attendance was large.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
"cnn,nnrninl I,uvs.r .

The Rev. DR.. W. L. S Murray will
deliver lecture this afternoon
at /. 30 o'clock, in the College Hall be-
fore the students OF Goldey CONNER
cial and Shorthand College. His sub
jact will be Commercial Rays" A
cordial invitation is extended to the
nubiic to be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Lost diamond Reeoversd.

Last Wednesday John Mealey lost a
diamond valued at $500 while attend
ing the ase-ball game at the Union
street grounds On Monday John W.
Weaver, Madison street butcher, while
watching the baseball club practice
found the diamond and notified the
police. 1t will be returned to Mr..
Mealey,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
ocheltrss. nninrs wedding.

Miss Ella r. Iaines and Edgar NJ.
Ocheltree were married Tuesday after
noon at the residence of the brides
father, No. 619 Harrison street. The
Rev. a. N. Keigwin performed the
carpmnnV
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Death Of Gen. baldwin.

Willimantic, Conn, April 2l. Gen.
Lloyd Baldwin, aged S6 years, the
oldest ex-brigadier general of the
Connecticut National Guard and the
Oldest past grand master of the Grand
Lodge of Connecticut, !. o. o. f.,
died to-day Of apopleXy.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Cnllar I,nne broken.

William Virtue had his collar bono
broken on Friday night while engaged
in fistic encounter on Shipley street
above Eighth. The injury was dressed
by Dr. William p. Miller, at his Office,
Eighth and Poplar streets. The result
OF the trouble was not apparent until
Monday
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
MASSACHUSETTS, for Russell.

Boston, Mass, April 2l. With
enthusiasm almost surprising that
noted at the recent State convention
Of the Republicans Of Massachusetts,
when Hon. Thomas b. Reed was en-
dorsed us presidential candidate, the
Democrats Of this State to-day set
their approval upon Grover Cleveland
and named Ex-Governor William 4.
Russell as their choice for tho presi-
dential nomination.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
children nI tha Poor.

Prof. William /. Hull of Swarthmorc
College will lecture in tho Friends
School hall on the evening of May Sth.
His subject will be, "The Children
Among the Poor of New York and
Philadelphia" The lecture will be
illustrated.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
steambnat BnsIness Good.

Business at the wharyes of the Phila-
deIphia " Wilmington Steamboat Co.
is becoming so brisk that another team
was'put on yesterday morning. The pas,
senger and freight traffic is exceedingly
heavy and the managers of the COM
pany hope To have the steamer Brandy
wlne on duty by Monday next.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
No Gambllng as the JAN.

A Philadelphia paper stated Tues.
day that the prisoners at Now Castle
jail have been seen gambling. Sheriff
Gillis stated Tuesday that this is un-
true. Some of the men play cards, but
he has no knowledge of any gambling
going on,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Mrs NJ. E. Reyno,ds, BAD Fall.

Mrs. Mary E. REYNOLDS, widow Of
Charles Reynolds. fell down stairs at
her homo, No. ll07 Adams street last
Sunday morning. She sustained several
bruises, and although not seriously in
jured, has been i'll ever since. Drs.
Draper and Briggs are in attendance.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
An Arm, Frnntirrn,l.

Charles II. Harvey, u travelling agent
for a Baltimore liquor firm, slipped off
the porch at the hotel at Northeast
Monday and sustained a bad fracture
of the left arm. lie was taken to
Philadelphia for treatment.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Alumni Assnctntion 10 Meet.

The Aumna Association Of the Will
ming High School will meet in the as
sembly room on Saturday afternoon.
Miss Mary G. |. Williams will read a
paper on her recent European trip. A
musical programme will also be rem
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
A Big Landslide.

Eerne, Switzerland, April 16. An
immense land slip has occurred at
Trub, 20 miles east of this place. Many
farms have been devastated, whole
woods have been carried off and the
loss is said TO be most serious
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
Advance in tne rrlee or shovels,

Local dealers have received notice OF
an advance of about IL per cent in the
price of shovels. This change is due
10 the formation Of the shovel trust,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23

The Italian Mutual Beneficial Society
in this city has contributed over 500
for the relief of their suffering fellow
countrymen on the other side OF the
oceun. .-.--..-
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
AHenry Fish I.nndcl.

Samuel Hazlett on Tuesday caught
three large carp in the Brandywine
near Lea's Mills. One weighed l6
pounds, and was purchased by Park
Guard Quincy.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
CAUSED BY CIRCUS FoLLowERs.

Kansas City. Mo-, April 81. "A dis
patch to the Times from Hutchinson
says the riot at st. John was provoked
by followers of circus who, after
swindling several susceptible Kansans,
resisted the efforts that were made to
recover the money they had taken. In
the scrimmage that ensued the entire
circus crowd was pitted against the
citizens and officers. The trouble soon
took on an aspect SO serious that the
sheriff telegraphed to Gov. Morrill, for
assistance. Five mon are reported to
have been badly hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23
4 C4LL T0R the MILITIA.
A Serious Disturbance in Kansas Tow
Gnnscn nv Circus Man

----
Topeka, Kan, April 21. Gov.
Morrill, received dispatch late last
night asking that troops be sent to St.
John, Stafford county, 10 quell riot
Tho dispatch was signed by the sheriff
and county attorney. The cause Of
the disturbance was not stated. The
Governor ordered Adjutant. General
Fox to proceed TO St John at once.
taking with him the company of
militia at Newton. Gen. Fox left on
the midnight train.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23

Jacob a. WEIGH has been appointed
postmaster at Mermaid.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1896-04-23

London, April y. The officials Of
the British Chartered South Africa
Co. received to-day the following dis
patch from Buluwayo, dated April 2lst.
''The situation is most serious. There
are II, 900 Matabeles within three miles
and /, l50 friendly natives have arrived
in town. y
The Delta independent., 1896-04-15
kea Uf,SeIS.

The Delta Board OF Trade met at the
court house last Thursday evening and
admitted a. FL. S.ockhGni, j. HillElan,
n. Z. CIacil, Geo. c. Wilson. NJ. Fairlamb,
James Mclaughlin, c. Z. Mower and W.
II. Burnett to membership.
After discussing matters pertaining to
meeting OF the Western Slope Con-
gress Howard Russell was selected
to represent the Board of Trade at the
meeting of tho Executive committee Of
the Western Slope CongIess held in
Grand Junction on the Ilth.
j. A. Curtis, A. Ii. Stockham, II. ii.
Smith, L. II. McGranahan, j. W. Sand
ers, Geo. S. Conklin and W. o. Stephens
were elected as directors, and it was de-
cided that regular meetings should be
held every two weeks
After the close Of the meeting the
directors met and elected j. A. Curtis.
as president, A. H. Stockhsm vice presi-
dent, II. II. Smith secretary, and I. II.
McGranahan treasurer.
The first and third Monday nights OF
each month were chosen as time for
meetings of the Board and special
meeting was decided on to be held on
Monday evening the 18th.
The Delta independent., 1896-04-15

ed in discussing the question Of ex-
cursion rates. 1t wss arraneol ti.st z
proposition in writing De su5a.;tted for
the consideration Of lie railroads and
tie result will be annouEc ceG later on.
1t WIS learned ths; .i.nd seokers'
rate CT ere fare 70: tie round trip from
Dense-. Colorado Springs and Pueblo
lad been in effect for yeas. It can
only DO obtained upon the proof tkat
the Part. is coming for TIE purpose Of
loo-inS up location for permanent r. si-
dence and may be procured in Delta
through the Board OF Trade, the Town
company or at this Office.
1t is expected that tie Congress will
be held about the lest OF September,
though the date has not yet been
definitely fixed upon.