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Evening journal., 1896-06-04
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Mrs. J. h. Jsnanyan. who talked on
Armenia, at the April msstlng OF the
United Circles Of King's Daughters, will
address the membsrs agsiu on Saturday,
At ooclook at No. 500 West street
After the address regular business will
be transacted
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
nraha 80 nana1 rnII.

While picking oh herries on the farm OF
Les Russell, near the city reservoir, Frank
Kerr fell and broke both bones OF she
right forearm. He was brought lnte
town and attended to by DR. McCabe.
who has assumed the practice OF DR..
Ty bout and removed to the late residence
OF Dr. Fisher
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
Ynnnr stndant Athistna-

Charles Countiss will catch for the
Goldsy Wilmington Commercial College
baseball team In WILMINGTON to- morrow
In the game with Professor Burlelsh's
team. Bacon and Lancaster of New
Castle will also play in the game.
Evening journal., 1896-06-04

nAih0 ARMY n.
A. m.-From Wilmington, Philadelphia and
the North; rom Baltimore and the South;
From the Peninsula.
II. .4Oa. pl.--From Wilmington. Philadelphia
and the North; From Baltimore and the
South.
$50 D. m.-From the Peninsula; From VIII
mington and the North; From Baltimore
and the South.
.25 D. m.-From Wilmington only; From
Baltimore and the South.
MAILS CLOSE.
a. m.-F Philadelphia and Wilmington,
For the Peninsula; For baltimore and
Washington.
10. 30 a. m.-For Philadelphia and Crlsfield.
railway postoffee; For the Peninsula For
the North.
40 p. m,-For Wilmington, Philadelphia
and the North; For tie PeninsulA: For
Baltimore and the South. (No registered
mail sent south OF Dover.)
6.10p. m.-For Wilmington, Philadelphis ard
the North; For Baltimore ana the SOUTH
NEW CASTLE JUNE A. 1896.
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
Another june wedding Announced.

Cards sre out announcing the wedding
OF Mise He'el Wilmot. Of North Second
street. TO Frederick Worthlngton, OF
Philadelphis. on Wednesday evening,
June II. at 8 80 o'clock The ceremony
will be performed By Rev B. l. Brady ia
the psrlors Of the brides mother, Mrs.
Sarah Wilmot.
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
sTEAMBOAT-TiME TABLE.

Major Rey bold leaves New Castle daily. ex-
cept Sonday. % q. N, striving at Phila.
IL O'Clock. Returning leaves Phila 2. 81
arriving at New Castle at 53O D. IN.
Evening journal., 1896-06-04

Picnic bans, 9s; regular hams. lie;
b,Beless shoulder. Sc; breakfast bacon,
9c; at Thompson's.
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
TRAINa ARRIVE

North-l2 25. s.s6, ll28 a. m, s.O3, 4.4I, 6.2S
7.07. 04p. m,
Soutn-S3l, e.l5. l1.02 a. m, "A I'm.
TRAINS LEAVE.
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
MAILS ARRIVE.

North--6 30. 81, p45, llP q. M, Lis. 5.35, 644
south-s.S6 a. m. 3.O3. 7.O7 pm.
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
nav Castle NEWs NoTEs.

Choice carolIna rice Sc lb.. Thompson's
Evening journal., 1896-06-04
NEW CASTLE ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW CASTLE. JUNE a. 1896.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23

the forces of Maceo, which were en- trenched in good positions, capturing two of these positions at the point of the bay onet and dislodging them from the oth- CTS successively. The enemy made the last stand in the above mentioned town, and began to fire it, being unable to suc- ceed by the quick movement of the troops and only succeeding in burning a few houses in the suburbs.
 In the Sancti Spiritus district Lieuten- ant-Colonel Armillam defeated five times in different places the insurgent leader, Serafin Sanchez. and later defeated the rebel leader, Tello. WEYLER.
 In regard to these dispatches the fol- lowing explanation is given:
 ''To uTs 'erstand the operations actually conducted against the main bodies of Maxine Gomez and Antonio Maceo it it well tc bear in mind that the localities named in General WeyIer's dispatch are situated in territory in the shape of an irregular diamond, one of the sides being between Jaruco and Empalme, on the railroad from Havana to Matan- gas by Aguacate: the second, between Empalme and Guines, on the railroad from the latter to Empalme, through La Catalina, and Savana Caminos, in the main road from Havana to Guines, and the fourth across the country from Qua teco Caminos through Tapaste to Ju- ruca, all of this territory being in the Havana province. The main body of the insurgents. when the telegram was sent, had still been unable to cross to Ma tanZas"
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23

terlan church, and seemed in good spirits. Returning to the home of MT. Knapp he retired about his usual hour, and nothing more was seen of him until he was found dead.
 Several letters addressed to business associates and one to his wife, who is at her home in Philadelphia, were found in his room. Michael D. Harter was one of the most prominent democrats in the Fifty-third congress- his position upon the money question giving him a nation al reputation. He went to congress from Mansfield, representing Senator Sher- mans home district, and he stood high in commercial circles. He was born at Canton, O.. in 1S46, and married a Miss Brown of Massillon. Later he became a member of the important manufacturing firm of Aultman, Miller & Go. Leaving Canton MT. Harter went to Mansfield where he entered the banking and man ufacturing business. He was also inter ested5m manufacturing establishments in Fostoria and other Ohio cities. Besides being leader of the gold standard men, MT. Harter achieved prominence as an original advocate of free trade At the close of his congressional career he be- came identified with banking firm in Philadelphia.
 Fostoria, O., Feb. 22.-Mr. Harter yes terday took out $100,000 gold bond life policy, being assured by the agent that if he committed suicide his heirs would re- ceive the value of the policy.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
WASH|NGTON'S BIRTHDAY Celebrated in Washington and
 Elsewhere Yesterday. HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS Read Before the Senate by President Pro Tenn
 pore Frye. MILITARY DISPLAY AT THE CAPITAL In Richmond the Day Was Celebrated by the Formal Opening of the Confed- crate Memorial Literary Society
 in the Davis Mansion.
MILITARY DISPLAY AT THE CAPlTAI

Washington, Feb. 22.-The national capital is wholly given over today to eel ebrating the 164th anniversary of the birth of the city's founder and in whose honor 1t was named.
 There were imposing military parades, extending along Pennsylvania avenue from the capitol past the White House this morning and this afternoon, in which all the District of Columbia militia par ticipated
 and twenty rounds of cartridges, demon strated the adaptability of the bicycle to military purposes by throwing out a skirminsh line ten miles up the Potomac river, where sham battle was held.
 Troop A of the local militia rode to Brightwood, four or five miles from the city, returning in time for the afternoon parade.
 On Capitol Hill a distinguished audi ence gathered in the senate chamber to hear the president pro tempore of that body, Senator Frye of Maine, read Wash ington's farewell address, and the Ma their fifth continental congress with com memorative exercises, in which many pa triotic societies took part
 The Oldest Inhabitant association held impressive ceremonies in honor of the day, and the Legion of Loyal Women also commemorated the anniversary by appropriate exercises.
 All the executive departments were, of course, closed.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
BILL WYE IS DEAD.
The Great Humorist Succumbed to Recent
 Attack of Apoplexy

Asheville, N C.. Feb. 22-Bill Nye died at his home in Buck Shoals about i o'clock this afternoon.
 MT. Nye had stroke of apoplexy bout two weeks ago. and since that time has been steadily sinking. His health had been frail for some time, and his illness was superinduced by mental worry oyer the financial failure of his recent lecture tour.
 Edgar Wilson Nye, humorst and lec- turer, was born in Shirley, Me, August 20, 1850. He was educated at an academy in River Falls, Wis, removed to Wyo- ming, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1876. He began early to con- tribute humorous sketches to the news papers, using the pen name of "Bill Nye" He was connected with various western journals, and afterward settled in New York city He has polished "Bill Nye and the Boomerang" "The Forty Liars." "Baled Hay" "Bill Yves Blossom Rock," Remarks" and other productions.
 He ranked with the best known and most popular humorists of his time, and has made several wide lecture tours. Mir Nye owned an elegant winter home near Asheville called Buck Shoals He leaves two daughters.
 Few men were more widely known, and none have made the world laugh more by humorous writings than Bill Nye.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
A Steamer Sunk.

Key West Fla, Feb 22.-Shortly after 10 o'clock last night the schooner Race came into port, bringing Captain Futile and crew of the steamer Shelter Island and reported the sinking of the vesesl off Loggerhead key twenty miles to the east ward of this city.
 The captain reports that about two hours after leaving Miami yesterday and at 12 o'clock the steamer struck on reef just this side of Lower Sound Point. He immediately put on full head of steam and started her pumps in an endeavor to reach this city. They kept her free until off the American shoals, when the pumps became choked and she rapidly filled, sinking in five fathoms of water. The steam tugs Clyde and Childs went to her assistance. The Childs returned this morning and reported the steamer total loss. The schooners Race and Mckay saved part of her furnishings
 Archer Harmon is president and Ed ward Mortrey is general manager of the line. Both officers are residents of Jack sonville.
 The Shelter Island was the new steamer put on between Miami and Key West to COnect with the east coast.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Will Not Proclaim Its Independence.

London. Feb PA Pretoria dispatch to a news agency here contains an inter- view with President Kruger of the Trans vaal republic, in which he denounces as a malignant falsehood" the dispatch from Pietermaritzburg to the Natal Times, stating that the South African republican would, on February 27, the occasion of the fifteenth anniversary of the Boers' triumph over the British forces under General Colley at Majuba Hill, proclaim it's Independence. Presi- dent Kruger further said that it was his firm belief that the dispatch to the Times was circulated for the purpose of cre- ating bad feeling, and asserts that the Transvaal was never quieter than at present. President Kruger expressed himself as much gratifled at the receipt of the message from the queen express ing sympathy for the victims of the dy- namite explosion at Viedendorp.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Morrison Wants Harmony.

Springfield, Ill., Feb. 22.-Col. William R. Morrison arrived here this morning and went into a conference with promi- nent democrats. In answer to a question as to whether he was seeking the demo- cratic nomination for president, Colonel Morrison said: "If the nomination comes to me easily and naturally 1 am a candi- date but in the sense of an office chaser and beggar I am not"
 He felt that the party had been badly divided over the money question. One element, he said, shouted for a gold standard, while the other beloved them selves hoarse for the unlimited coinage of silver at a 16 to ratio. They must meet on common ground, he said, split their differences and get together
 Colonel Morrison left for St. Louis at D. m. From there he goes to Washing
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
A Handsome Confederate Monument.

of Florida is to be presented with a mon- ument to it's Confederate dead which will be the third largest Confederate monument in the south. The donor is Charles c. Hemming of Gainesville, Tex, vice-president of the Texas Bankers as- sociation. MT. Hemming is a native of Jacksonville, and the monument, which Is to cost $30,000, will be erected in the city. He served in the Confederate army during the war and moved to Texas, where he accumulated fortune. The Confederate veterans are sincerely grate- full for the generous gift
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
HON. M. D. HARPER SUICIDES.
The Distinguished Ex-Congressman Sht
 Himself Through the Temple.

The Distinguished Ex-Congressman Shot
 Himself Through the Temple.
 Cleveland, G., Feb. 22.--A special to the Press from Fostoria, O., says:
 Hon. M. D. Harter was found dead shortly before noon today, at the house of Superintendent Knapp of the Inter- State Grain Storage company He was in bed and by his side was revolver. The bullet had entered the right temple, and he had been dead for some time. MT. Harter had been here for several days on business with the Isaac Harter com pany, of which he was president. He had been suffering from insomnia for several days. and yesterday complained Of severe pains in his head Last even ins he attended a supper at the Presby-
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Tourd Coffin at His Door

winston N. C., Feb 22.-Revenue of ficers have been operating in Yadkin county this week. Today it was learned that moonshiners placed a coffin at the front door of an old man named Leonard, whom they believe reported them, with a note, which reads as follows: After five days dwelling in this place you will be stored away in this" MT. Leonard says he will not leave his home. He keeps well armed and trouble is feared if the moonshiners make an attack on the old man
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
BURLINGTON BOOTH AND WIFE
Have Severed Their Connection With the
 Salvation Army of America.

New York, Feb. 22.-Commander Bal Hngton Booth and his wife Maud Bal lington Booth, are no longer at the head of the American division of the Salvation Army and have declined to accept for eign appointment. They gave up their command at midnight Thursday. The cause of the immediate severance of their relations with the Salvation Army of the United States was a peremptory demand by Commander Herbert Booth, represent ing the internatio headquarters In London, for the immediate transfer to the commissioner of the international head quarters of the comand in this country, which carries with 1t the title to all prop ertY of the army in the United States.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Heber Gaskins Caught.

Wilmington, N. C., Feb. PA special dispatch to the Star from Greenville, N. C., reports the arrest of Heber Gaskins. son of postmaster c. P. Gaskins of Grifton, N. C., yesterday on a charge of robbing the mails. Young Gaskins was clerk in the office. He is 19 years old He was caught by Postoffice Inspector Gregor by test letters. He Is held under S100O bail
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
A GIrl's Terrible Treatment.

Jacksonville, Fla, Feb. 22.-Near Lees burg, Fla, Thursday night Miss Maud Darrell, 17-year-old Chicago girl, spend ing the winter with MT. and Mrs. James Armstrong, was abducted and taken to the woods. The girl was stripped and tied to a tree, where she remained until searchers found her today She was un- conscious and stiff from cold. She Is re- ported to be dying tonight and it is feared she will pass away without giving the names of those who abducted her and treated her so cruelty.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
No Deal Is Pending q.

Baltimore, Feb. 22.-Mr. R. Curzon Hoffman, president of the Seaboard Air line, declares that the rumor that a deal is pending for the transfer of control of the property to the Louisville and Nashville system is without any founda- ton in fact. You may state in the most positive terms" he said, that the Louis , vile and Nashville is not negotiating for the property, and there is no desire on the part of those who control the system to part with it."
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Killed by 0 Tramp.

Raleigh, N. C., Feb 22.-At Weldon early this morning Matthew Dodd, engi- neer on the Seaboard Air Lines vesti- buled train was shot through the heart by negro tramp. The latter was in the engine cab warming when Dodd told him to leave. The tramp again got in the cab and was put out. He drew pistol and standing a few feet away killed Dodd The tramp was captured
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Murder Will Out.

Jacksonville Fla, Feb. 22.-At Braid entown Manitee' county, Fla, young man known as James Parham. has con fessed that his real name is Wallace Me Cracken, and that he is a native of Huntington, Tenn, where on the night of October 22, 1892, he murdered B. S. Young, a prominent business man. Me Cracken fled immediately after the mur- der and finally located at Braidentown under the name of Thomas Parham. He says his conscience scourged him so he had In confess the crime.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Al Hard Fought Battle.

Boston, Feb. 22.--Johnny Laveign of Saginaw, Mich, and "Solly" Smith of Los Angeles. Cal, fought fifteen rounds to draw tonight at the West Newton street armory in the presence of about 2000 people. It was one of the hardest fought battles seen in Boston for some time, and the decision gave much sat isfaction. Both men were in excellent condition. and from start to finish they fought every minute.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
In the Reichstag.

Berlin, Feb. 22.-In the reichstag today Freiherr Marschall Won Bicherstein min ister of foreign affairs, said, in reply to an interpolation by Count Won Mirbach, that the statement made in the British house of commons on Thursday by MT. Balfour, first lord of the treasury. that it was not true that Germany had ap- preached Great Britain with view to the conclusion of monetary agreement between the two countries did not agree with Lord Salsbury's answer to the com munication of Count Won Hatzfeldt, Ger man ambassador to Great Britain, made on February 5. He then read the com munication. At the conclusion of the reading Count Von Kardorff the bimetal- list champion, emphasized the fact that the communication was worded directly contrary to the resolution adopted by the reichstag last year. and was thus worded in order to anticipate England's declining to take part in an international congress.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
CONTRADICTORY STATEMENTS.
spaniards Say They Whip and Cubans sal
 That They Whip

Havana, Feb. 22.-General Aldecoa de- feated yesterday the forces of Gomez command. Some time later he met oth- CTS of Maceo's command in the Morales plantation, infiicting upon them severe losses. The two troops of the cavalry brigade of General Aldecoa. commanded by Colonel Maroto, obliged the enemy to countermarch under the fire of the infantry, killing eight, among them one officer.
 Colonel Hernandez defeated the enemy at Tiendamelena, near Jaruco, and over powered, near the town of La Catalina,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
The Sanata,s Exarcisaa-

Washington, Feb 22.-As it was pub licly known that the ordinary legislative proceedings in the senate were to be dis pensed with today, and that the days session was to be devoted to the memory of the father of his country, the galleries of the senate were early crowded with spectators.
 The opening prayer was delivered by Rev. Wallace Radcliff, D. D.. pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian church. The church is attended by both the vice. presi lent and the president of the senate pro tam. He offered special thanks to God flor him whose name is in all hearts today;for the inheritance of his memory, and for the inspiration of his life and ex- ample"
 The reading of Thursdays journal was dispensed with, and the vice-presdent announced that, under the resolution of the senate the farewell address of Pres idept Washington would now be read by the president of the senate pro tenn, the senator from Maine, MT. Frye.
 Taking his position at the clerks desk, MT. Frye commenced in a clear strong voice and with perfectly modulated de- livery to read the farewell address. The reading occupied three-quarters of an hour. and when 1t was finished the thanks of the senate were, on motion of MT. Gray given the reader, and then the senate, at 12:55 D. m., adjourned until Monday.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
To Launch BradIey's Boom.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. 22.-The state cen- tral republican committee has been called to meet at Lexington on March 4. It is believed that the object in calling 1t is to launch Bradley's boom for pres ident. It is stated that an effort will be made to raise opposition to Mckinley, who has been gathering a strong follow ing in the state,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
We yler Is Worrie

Washington, Feb 22.-The following dispatch has been received at the Spanish legat!on
 Havana Feb. 21.-Please emphatically and absolutely deny the reports of the correspondents of executions since my arrival Since l am in the island not @ single execution has been made.
 CAPTAIN-G GENERAL WEYLER.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
A JEALOUS HUSBAND.
Virgil Morrisette Killed Andrew Wilkins
 for Dancing With His Wife

Selma, Feb. 22.-(Special)-A fatal shooting affray occurred at a candy break near Sard.s, in this county, last night. Virgil Morrisette was jealous of Andrew Wilkins attentions to his wife and forbade them dancing together. La- ter he saw them dancing and, drawing his pistol, fired at Wilkins and the ball passed through his heart, killing him instantly. In the conf zion which fol- lowed Morrisette made is escape and has not yet been captured
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Georgia for Mckinley.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 22-The republicans of the Firth Georgia Congressional dis trict elected two Mckinley delegates to- day. It was feared by the McKinleyites that the Reed men would bolt. Contest ing delegations were admitted. The delegates were elected and then were in- structed for Mckinley. The Ohio man will get nearly a solid delegation from Georgia to the St>Eouls convention.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
At Savannah.

Savannah, Ga, Feb 22.-Washington' s birthday was observed here as a military holiday. The first volunteer regiment paraded in the afternoon and the other infantry and cavalry companies spent the day in target practice. The Chatham Ar tillery, which fired the salute to Wash ington when he visited Savannah in 1791, held target practice at Tybee beach.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
At Richmond.

Richmond Va Feb. 22.-One of the features of the observance here of Wash ington's birthday was the formal open ing of the museum of the Confederate Memorial Literary society in the Davis mansion, the White House of the Con federacy, which was donated to the so- ciety by the city of Richmond. The cer- emones were simple, but impressive, consisting of prayer by Rev. pr. Moses, D. Hoge and an address by Gen. Bradley T. Johnson of Baltimore, who was intro- duced by Governor OFerrall Among other things, General Johnson said: "The world is surely coming to the con clusion that the cause of the Confeder- acy was right Every lover of liberty, constitutional liberty, controlled by law, all over the world, begins to understand that the war was not war waged by the south in defense of slavery, but was a war to protect liberty, won and be- queathed by free ancestors"
 Speaking next of the devotion of Vir- ginians and Virginia women to the Con- federacy's cause, he said "It is this con- stantly growing consciousness of the mo- b1eness and justice and chivalry of the Confederate cause which constitutes the success, Eliminates the triumph we com memorate today. Evil dies, good lives, and the time will come when all the world will realize that the failure of the Confederacy was a great misfortune to humanity and will be the source of un- numbered woes to liberty"
 Tonight there was a reception at the museum, and it was largely attended
 This afternoon the Richmond Light In- fantry Blues paraded in honor of the day. At Fairmount graded school the junior Order of United American Me- chanics received a flag with imposing ceremonies and Rev. Dr. Landrum made an address The day was also appro- priately observed at the Lee Camp Sol diers' home.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-02-23
Almost. but Not Quite Haraed

Lexington. Ky, Feb. 22.-In Madison county negro boy, Willie Jackson, was found this morning hanging by the neck, his toes touching the ground He was still alive. but nearly frozen to death. Jackson says he was taken from home last night by a number of white men and hanged