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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-11

A pair of Wear Well shoes will outast
anything bought at the same price.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-11
The Arrivals.
M'klNLEY ON FIRST ROLL CALL.
Then Platform Against Free Silver Is
Nathan Franks Convention Forecast.

Chicago, June 9.-Richard c. Kerens
and ex-congrsssman Nathan Frank of
ST. Louis stopped in Chicago last even
ing on their way home from their po-
litlcal visit to William Mckinley at
Canton, o, As a Missouri delegate to
the republican convention, Mr.. Frank
said; I'VE will nominate Mckinley
on the first roll call. There will be
Mckinley strength to not only dictate
the nomination, but the manner of do
ing it. We will not permit a suspen-
sion OF the roll call long enough to
make the nomination unanimous. And
then we will make a financial plank
satisfactory to the business men of the
country, We will declare unequivo-
cally against the free coinage of silver
at any ratio. We will not straddle on
that point. AS for Major McKinley's
position, can say that the financial
plank cannot be made too strong for
him. He Is sound"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-11

Westminster, Md, June 9.-The
Carroll county democratic convention
adopted resolutions declaring for a
sound and stable currency as provided
for by the constitution of the United
States. B. Il. Grouse was indorsed for
congress. ------------ -----
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-11

Ihe aIONe HgUreS Show how com
pletely the anthracite industry is undeI
the control of the above corporations
and it must be evident that they are il
a position to form powerful combna
tion, trust, or what you WILL if they
chose to do so.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-06-11
Groceries,.

You all know where to get
something good to eat-at Ber-
ner's, of course, where you al
ways find fresh goods. We
thank you for past favors; try
us again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

At the meeting of the Church Ex-
tension Society of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at Pittsburg, on Satur-
day, there was an animated discussion
on the lack of sense of their obliga-
tions on the part OF some congregations,
and the society decided to foreclose
mortgages in all cases where the in
terest is not paid. DIR. Hard was
elected assistant corresponding secre-
tary. Tho Rev. W. L. s. Murray, ID.
D., of this city. was elscted member
of the board of managers, vice DIR.
Hulburd, deceased. The Wilmington
Conference asked for $1,000 and was
authorized to draw 50, 500. The Della
ware Conference (colored). asked for
$500 and was authorized to draw 81, 700.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Tho action against the Wilmington &
Great Valley Turnpike Co., which was
commenced about four months ago, and
which resulted in the appointment of a
commission to lock over the road by
Magistrate Sasse, was discontinued
Saturday, at the request of William
S. Hilles, attorney for the plaintiffs,
who were people using the road. The
plaintiffs alleged at the time the action
was taken that the road was not in
good condition. and the commission,
consisting Of Samuel FL. Baynard, Will
liam Lawton and W. j. Armstrong
was appointed for the purpose of view
ing the road, with instructions to con-
demn it if it was found not to be in
proper condition. The matter has been
adjusted by mutual agreement, and
the road has been materially improved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The Constitutional Convention, dele
gates to which were elected Tuesday
week, will meet in Dover on Tuesday,
December 1st, the act providing for
the convention specifying that it
should meet on the first Tuesday In
December. 1t will probably assemble
in the State House, and will be COM
posed as follows:
Democrats: New Castle county
John Biggs, A. L. johnson, j. p.
Donahoe, II. @. Harman, O. O. Evans,
j. W. Cooch. Kent county-W Wilson 4.
Cavender, Charles g. Harmonson,
Daniel v. Hutchins, Richard r. Ken
ney, William Salisbury, Edward f.
O'Day, Ezekiel W. Cooper, John IT.
Schabinger, Louder L. Sanp, Nathan
Pratt. Sussex county--Edward ID.
Hearne, Woodburn Martin, Joshua a.
Ellegood, Andrew ]. Horsey, Robert
W. Dasey-21.
Republicans: New Caatie county--
W. @. Spruance, q. G. Bradford, e.
NJ. Moore, NJ. B. Burris. Sussex
county-Charles +. Richards, James
b. Gilchrist. William P. Orr, William
A. Cannon, Isaac X. Wright-9.
While there will be 81 Democrats
and 8 Republicans in the convention.
there is no doubt but that their work
will be for the welfare Of the entire
community. and in formulating the new
constitution the action will not be BIZ
ased by partisan motives.
Before the matter of selecting dele
gates was settled, the leading Demo
Gratis and principal Democratic news,
papers advocated the selection of a
delegation TO be composed equally Of
Democrats and Republicans, but most
of the Republican leaders in New
Castle and Kent counties and some of
the Republican newspapers were op-
posed to this plan, and in consequences
lost equal representation in the con-
vention.
In Sussex county, however, the two
parties got together and agreed on a
bipartisan representation, which was
elected,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
SENATORIAL POSSIBILITIES.

Chief Justice Lore, Willard, william aud
John =. Salisbury, John Riggs. Col. e.
J.. Martin, ex-Chancei1or Wolcott, John
W. Causey and John G. Gray Mentioned
No matter what may be the outcome
OF the contest over tho election in Kent
county the next Legislature of Della
ware will have Democratic majority
on joint ballot. Should the action Of
the Kent County Board of Canvass be
reversed and the Republican delegation
of one State Senator aud seven Repre-
sentatives be seated from that county,
the Democratic majority on joint ballot
in the Legislature will be four. With
the Democratic State Senator and seven
Representatives seated, as returned by
the Canvaasing Board, the majority ON
joint ballot would be increased to 20.
In either event the election of Demo-
crat to the vacancy in the United
States Senate from Delaware is as.
sured. Foremost among the Senatorial
probabilities suggested is Chief Justice
Charlee B. Lore. Judge Lore is pro-
nounced advocate of bimetalism and is
in favor with the free coinage Demo-
Gratis. ~
Willard Salisbury Of this city, who
ia chairman of the Democratic County
Executive Committee, and John Biggs,
chairman of the State Central Com.
mittee, are other New Castle coun.ians
mentioned for the honor.
There is not wanting for Senatorial
timber in Kent and Sussex. John It.
Salisbury of Dover. who was dele
gate to the Democratic National Con-
yention, and is an enthusiastic free
silver man, may be considered as in
the race. Then there are William
Salisbury of Dover, Col. E. L. Martin
of Seaford, and John g. Gray of
Bridgeville, who are possibilities. Ex-
Chancellor James L. Wolcott and ex-
Congressman John w. Causey are also
mentioned. Mr.. Gray of Bridgevills
was one of the chief speakers on the
stump in the recent campaign, and
should the plum go to Sussex he may
be the favored one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
A sCHEM E til AT FlILED.


Hs .. 1ssna Certificates.
There might have been great change
In the political result in this State had
tho politicians In the Addicks camp
teen abla to work one OF their strings.
The assessment lists of this county
always contain the names Of many men
who never vote. Indeed the names
may be all there is Of the persons
named, or in other words there may be
no persons of the names given.
AS the campaign progressed Republi-
cans, as we'll rs Democrats, went to the
clerk of the peace and requested him to
Issue certificates, that the names of
such and such persons appeared on the
assessment lists. 1t would have been
o simple matter to issue such certifi
Gates, but the clerk of tue peace saw
nothing in the law which authorized
him to do SO. Although he believed
that some of the applications were
made in good faith, yet he consistently
refused all and thus eifectually blocked
the way to one species OF vote manipula-
tiup.
Had he issued certificates as desired
to the Addicksites they would have
had great opportunity to secure votes; |;
for with certificates that such names
were on the list here they could have
had men registered in the lower coun-
ties on claiming residence there. This
thing could have been worked to such
an extent as to have given the State to
Addicks. But tho certificates did not
go out.
In one case memorandum was left
with the clerk OF the peace saying that
New Castle hundred wanted the follow
ing certificates, mentioning seven
names, and u note directed that the
middle name of one DO left out. This
was probably to allow the registration
of man other than the one who held
the name.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
ASSOCIATED CHARITI Es.
Additional Funds Needed to Push Il,
Work During the Winter.

Additional Funds Needed to Push the
Work During the Winter
The following circular has been
issued by the Associated Charities:
The undersigned, representing the
Associated Charities of this city, beg
leave to again submit for your earnest
consideration tho claims of the asso-
citation, and to ask your corporation
and assistance in furthering its good
work.
All religious denominations are rep-
rested in it's membership and ita
charity knows no distinction of creed.
We, therefore, appeal with confidence to
the generosity of all our citizens.
Tho association has entered upon
it's winters work with an absolutely
empty treasury, but with anticipations
of many and pressing demands for
rolief. Will yon not help us? If you
cannot give $40 or more, send us S5.
ANY amount thankfully received.
Your early attention to this appeal
will be greatly appreciated. Kindly
send your subscription to our treasurer,
Daniel W. Taylor, Equitable Building,
Or to any of the undersigned.
Samuel g. BiddIe,
Alfred ID. Warner,
John s. Rossell,
Peter j. Ford,
Finance Committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
MUsroIPAL coURT.
An Unusually Large Number of Offenders
Arraigned Before Judge Ball.

Arraigned Before Judge Ball.
Tobias johnson, colored, was arraigned
in the municipal court Monday morn
ing on the charge of stealing brass
from the Diamond State Iron Co.
officer Taylor found some of the
plumber at the Hecond-h hand store OF j.
W. Poore, on French street, between
Second and Third. johnson was held
in $500 bail to answer the charge at the
upper court.
Officers Lyons, Lucas and Shields
arrested William Merrill, Thomas II.
Barton and Joseph Carroll about 5. 80
O'Clock Saturday afternoon on the
charge of highway robbery. Officer
Lucas saw the men around Ira Ken
nedy, an aged man, who was lying
apparently drunk alongside the Stone
building on Water street, between Mar
ket and King. He noticed the men
walking off with a pair of boots and
hat, and Kennedy was minus both,
while Officer Lyons saw Kennedy a
short time before with hat and boots
on. Kennedy appeared in court bare
footed, but his boots were in possession
OF the police. The men were held IN
$500 bail each to answer the charge ut
the upper court
David West and J. w. Hodges,
colored lads, were charged with steal
ing mat, the property of Margaret
Craney. One boy blamed the other
John W.. Adkins, who paid the boys
five cents for the mat, which was
worth 50, was scored, and the boys
were committed to the Ferris Indus
trial School.
Richard Randolph, who was arrested
ty Officer Riley on Sunday afternoon,
was charged with carrying concealed a
deadly weapon. The officer had been
informed that Randolph had drawn
from his pocket revolver and pointed
it at a crowd of boys in the vicinity of
Front and King streets, but his brother
alleged that he did not do il. He was
held in s100 bail to answer at the upper
court.
Andrew Harrison and James e.
Groome, colored, were arraigned ON the
charge of perjury, the allegation being
made that they. had interfered with
other colored men in the matter of
voting. Josiah Marvel, their counsel,
waived a hearing and each of the
accused men was held in $500 bail to
answer at the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
TRUSTEES OF THE INSANE.


Monthly Meeting of the Board at Farm
harst-Superintendent' Report
The monthly meeting of the Board
of Trustees of the Insane was held at
the State hospital at Farnhurst Thurs
day. IL
The report of Superintendent Hancker
showed the following: Number OF males
admitted during the month, 5; females
admittedly; number discharged during
the same period. y males and l female.
The population on November lst WAS
144 males and los females. Of which
there are 32 colored males and Is
colored females. There are 4 officers,
13 employees and 10 attendants in the
employ Of the State.
The following persons were employed
during the month: John s. Deltin Of
New Castle and Bert White of George
town, attendants, and Jane Connor of
Wilmington, cook.
The amount received for board of
patients WAS 1856. Sc. The. payment of
several bills were ordered. .,ls-s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The Woman's Cuban Aid Society
met on Saturday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. j. B. Bell, No. B15
West Ninth street, and decided TO hold
a bazaar at the Pyle Cycle Academy for
week beginning December I'd. The
various booths will be presided over by
the following committees: Fancy table,
Mrs. Ralph De Soto. Mrs. Jonas Fuld,
Mrs. j. Harper Carver; candy, Mrs.
Grant S. Riggs; ice cream, Mrs. John
Taylor, Mrs. Clarence Robb; lunch.
Mrs. William Homewood, Mrs. Thomas
Rile; aprons, Mrs. jerome B. Bell,
Mrs. Julian b. Robinson flowers, Mrs.
Herbert Fl. Ward, Mrs Alvin Il.
Morrison; country store. Miss Eliza
beth Carlisle, Mrs Minorrah Lewis,
Mrs. Herbert H. Ward. Mrs. Alvin n.
Morrison; books, Mrs. Edward George
lemonade, Mrs James Ii. Wright
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
NUMEROUS oFFIOR SEEK Ess.



The smoke OF the contest has scarcely
died away, but the gentlemen who
desire to serve their country and their
State in official capacity arc already
working to that end. II. Fl. McMullin
would be willing to try his hand again
as United States marshal for the Will
mington district. Delaware Clark Of
Glasgow and William j. Richards of
Harrington are also after thatsposition.
Richards is an old soldier. .
Seekers for the place of deputy sheriff
are numerous. James p. Ratledge
would 'tonsent to succeed James B.
Tucker and Harry Gillis would succeed
himself without regret. Joseph Gould
is also after Mr.. Gillia' place. George
l.. Townsend, ssex- collector of customs,
wants 10 be deputy shorif in the lower
part of the county. Other candidates
for the place are Walter Besant of
Odessa, and David P. Hutchinson and
Benjamin G. Lockerman OF Townsend.
Ex-Shsriff Pierce Gould. John w.
Thompson and Edward Lang, all want
to be wardens at New Castle Jail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The Kent and Wopks Lumber Co. has
failed. 1t has confessed judgments
which aggregate about SIS, 600. Among
the preferred creditors are j. S. Kent
of Philadelphia about 81, GOO; the j. s.
Kent Go. of. Philadelphia, about Sc, 600; /;
William II. Gregg. about 50, 500: Mr..
Janvier, 81. 100; Alice Reid and David
Reid, for smaller amounts. The cor
poration has been in existence since
1892. Il. Lundy Kent is president, an
William Ii. Weeks is secretary and
treasurer. Its place of business Is on
Front street near Justison. Messrs.
Kent and Weeks have been in business
together for about 20 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

A leading Cambridge, Md, oyster
packer says there are more oysters in
the great Choptank River this season
than there has bean at any one time
for ten years. Reports from Hooper IS
Straits and Honso River are to the
same eifoct. Considering the fact that
the oysters in all these waters are
nearly all caught by the end of each
season, oystermen have come to the con-
elusion that the bivalyes will grow
large enough for market in one year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
TRACE IN pHIlA DELPH4A.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Found at Their
Home with Their Thronts Cut.

Home with Their Throats Cut.
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 9.-Wish their
throat5 cut from ear to ear William
Hayes and his wife were found dead
this morning at No. 2120 Ridge
avenue. The police suppose that Hayes
murdered his wife and then killed him
self.
Last night after Hayes and his wife
had retired to their room they quar-
relied and the other occupants of the
house heard the wife shrek; "Oh Win,
don't do that.'' Silence followed and
no more attention was paid to the
quarrel. About O'Clock this morning
those sleeping under Hayes room we're
awakened by a dull thud. as of some
one falling on the floor, but still their
suspicious were not aroused. This
morning two brothers OF Hayes, who
were employed by him. went to the
Ridge avenue house, to inquire why he
had not gone to the office, where be
conducted coal business. They went
to his room and found the door locked.
A policeman was summoned and he
broke the door open. They found the
bodies of Mr.. and Mrs Hayes lying on
the bed, in pool of blood, with their
throats cut. The brothers state that
Hayes went to their house at 2 O'Clock
this morning and aroused them merely
to say goodbye to bis mother. No
one could then understand his actions,
but it is now thought that he had
already killed his wife and, after deter
mining to kill himself, had gone to
take farewell Of his mother. He then
must have returned to the house and
cut his throat. Both Hayes and his
wife were young.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

John H. Mack, blind musician,
living at No. 40G King street took an
overdose of morphine about O'Clock
p. M. Saturday, and for short time his
life was despaired of. DIR. Quinn, who
was summoned, worked with him until
$50 O'Clock, by which time he had
recovered sufficiently to be removed to
the Delaware Hospital. He was given
immediate treatment at the hospital,
and had sufficiently recovered al 8
o'clock Saturday morning to be sent to
his boardin. house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The high southeast wind, which pre-
vailed Thursday morning, blew in one of
the highest tides known here for years,
in fact the water at O'Clock was
three fret above ordinary high water
mark and was higher than during the
big tide which prevailed one night in
June, 1894. Ey noon the water had
encroached on noarly all of tho wharves
and docks along the Christiana and
Brandywine, and in some places men
were required TO cease work. Several
places in the banks along the Chris
tiana gave way, and az result part of
tho causeway and marshes ON the south
side were flooded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Several election wagers were paid in
this city. on Saturday night. among
them being the following: Walter Reed
wheeled Albert Hart in a barrow from
Eleventh and Church streets to the
works of the Wilmington Mills
Manufacturing Co. Frederick Nor
gan wheeled ID. W. Daniels from
Tenth and Market streets TO No.
207 West Seventh street; Milton Morris
wheeled George Sbultz from Fourth
and Spruce streets to Ninth and Market
streets; one man rolled a peanut around
the Court House three times with
crowbar; two employees of the Diamond
State Iron Co.. who performed the
wheebarrow operation, had their bar
row draped with an American flag, the
principals being in full dress; w. A.
Garrison wheeled George Hunter on
Market street from bridge to bridge.
Tine sport furnis he'd much amusement
for many people.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

William 0. MERCK, operator on the
Delaware railroad in this city. is on a
two weeks vacation through Georgia
and the Carolinas. Thomas d. Wise Of
New Castle, relief operator on the
Delaware railroad, is filling tho place
during Mr.. Merrick's absence. Orlando
Owens, conductor on the Delaware
railroad, left Saturday on vacation OF
two weeks. Extra Conductor Jacob
G. Bice issaating 10 his place. Chandler
Evans, conductor on the Delaware rail-
road, is spending a vacation of several
weeks at Chincoteague Island. Extra
Conductor Georgei Biddle has taken
charge OF his train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Relatives and friends assembled at
the home of Samuel Dixon at Ashland,
Dell, on Wednesday evening, to wit
ness the marriage OF Mr.. Dixon's
daughter, Mary S. Dixon, and Samuel
Il. Way of Centreville. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Samuel
Irvine, pastor of the Lower Brandywine
Presbyterian Church. The bride was
attired in travelling gown, trimmed
with silk and pearl buttons and
carried handsome boquet of white
chrysanthsmums. Mr.. and Mrs Way
will reside near Cehtreyille
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

Elkton, Nd, Nov. 5.-It is said upon
good authority thatsM. Gambrill & Co..
who operate the large weave mills at
Banks, Cecil county, have closed nego-
tiations for tho erection of mill at
Ekton. The firm has been ascertain
ing the coat OF such venture, and from
a reliable source it is stated that the
mill will be built. In tho event of the
firm coming to Elhton they will cease
to operate tho present mill at Banks.
The mill will give work to nearly 100
manila ------- ----- -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12
COLONEL pns4 mann rnom.
He Writes From the Cuban Army to Ed
ward Frau, Of PhiIadnIphia.

ward Frau, of Philadelphia.
Edward Frau of Philadelphia, re-
ceiyed letter Last week from Col.
Braulio Pena, of the Cuban insurgent
army, who has several timea been re-
ported killed. Col. Pena, it will be
remembered, made two unsuccessful
attempts before finally reaching Cuba
to fight for the freedom OF his native
country. After having been arrested
with other filibusters in this city and
at Nassau, he successfully conducted a
small expedition of men, which reached
the island with about 600 rifles, 800, 600
rounds of ammunition and two cannons.
in the early part OF this year. Among
his companions was Osgood, the we'll
known half-back of the foot ball team
of the University Of Pennsylvania.
Pena is now colonel in command of
500 cavalrymen in the district of
Camaguay, under Gen. Calixto Garcia.
In his letter Pena says.
''My good friend Frau, want you
to know that 1 am we'll in this beauti-
full country of Cuba, and can say with
great pleasure that our course is pro-
crossing without any trouble. be-
lieye this island will be free in very
short time. The Spaniards are dying
OF exhaustion, and can accomplish very
little either by sea or land. II don't
get killed expect to SEQ you very soon
in sympathetic Philadelphia. have
received no news from there for very
long time. You have sent us from
America valuable lot OF arms and
ammunition, including more than
1000, 600 rounds of cartridges, three
cannons and 1000 rifles. Our army is
able TO prevent the carrying of any pro
visions or goods from tho interior into
the cities. Womsn and children are
living in the interior by thousands. I"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-11-12

The annual meeting of the United
Societies Of the Daughters of the
King was held at the Y. W. g. A.
building on Saturday afternoon. The
following officers were elected: Mrs.
Lafayette Marks, President; =, Mrs.
Thatcher and Mrs. Iouchton, Vice-
Presidents; Mrs. Tillie Horn. Record
ing Secretary; Miss Seal, Treasurer.
The following financial statement was
made: Total receipts, s57.oA: total OK
penses, $50. l2; in troasuIer's hand,
s3l. 92; for kindergarten fund, $40; be-
longing to United Circles treasury,
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