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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
NO FIGHT AGAINST BRADFORD.

On the Contrary There Is Every Assurances
That his Nomination WIN He Confirmed
May lie Acted Upon Next Week.
Special Correspondence ot Gazette And Journai
Washington, May 5.-As far an can,
be learned no charges have been filed
with the Senate by the Addicks Re-
publicans against Edward 9. Bradford,
the new Federal iudgeship appointee.
Members of the, judiciary committee
to whom any complaint against the
appointment would go are pledged by
rigid rule of the Senate not to divulge
Information of this character, and are
therefors reticent when questioned on
the subject, but there IL every reason
to believe that no charges have yet been
preferred and that tho Addicks people
do not contemplate fighting the APP
pointment. "
1t is usually the custom OF the Senate
to notify Senators representing States
from which eppointees have heen
selected when objections are Elod
against the appointments. Senators
Kenney and Gray have been officially
informed of the appointment Of Mr..
Bradford. and have been requested that
If they have anything TO say regarding
the matter to submit il to the judiciary
committee at the earliest moment, but
nothing has been said Of any formal
opposition TO the nomination. Senator
Hoar of Massachusetts,. chairman OF
the committee, was told by the Della
ware Senators that the appointment
met with their unqualified approval.
Mr.. Kenney took occasion to pay a
handsome tribute to Judge Bradford's
worth as lawyer and citizen. Mr..
Gray spoke equally as enthusiastically
Of the appointee. MIR. Hoar said to
The Gazette's correspondent this
morning that the appointment would
probably be, considered in committee
Monday next at its regular meeting.
II may he, MS has frequently been the
case, that the nomination will not be
considered formally by the committee,
hut.a simple poll of its msmbers taken
10 executive session and the nomina-
tion votsd on Immediately thereafter.
In view OF the dIsorganized condition
of the committee, this method may be
adopted in Judge Brauford's case.
There is not a shadow Of doubt about
his confirmation. Senator Kenney has
reviewed the situation In its entirety
and says that confirmation is assured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

f . lIH I'll - ..-.
Yes, there was money talked about"
said the Senator. f.The question came
up at once. when he was talking about
hls case and client. aud so on. He first
only directed his attention to that Een-
tloman Ia the city Of Wilmington, and
] mind what sniH to him, don't give
bin d--n cont Mr.. Hoffecker did
not ask me how much it would take TO
got the bill through. think another
gentleman had approached him TO send
money" ~
.'Who was that gentleman" was
u didn't suy who>ft wus," witness
replied.
'tIt was Mr.. 'Dickey. Mr.. Hotrecker
testified who ii was.'ra member Of tho
committee chimed 10.
sob, did hep asked Mr.. Pyle.
WAS anything else aaid about money
at oil, except that?" was asked
No." no said. "We might have
talked about the power Of money, and
very likely did. F"
Do you know of any money having
boon used down here in procuring di-
yorces. SENATOR" was anked. g
No, sir. do not" was the reply.
Ia there anyone else who wants to
clear their skirts 10 the matter?"
Chairman HAZEL asked.
''Are we all Implicated" asked Rep
rcsentative Adams. ttI am a mem Der
OF the divorce committee and If there
are any charges against me am here
to answer them. -
1--WE are here, ready to hear anyone, "
said Mr.. Hazel. "The committee will
continue to exist, and il there arc any
other oases brought to our notice we
will investigate them as best we can.
If any OF tue witnesses wish to be re-
calleh by reason of their memory being
refreshed we are- willing to hear them.
We have no desire to keep back the
slightest evidence. We want to have q
full and fair trial OF this matter and II
there ia any further evidence we shall
be glad to hear it, ''s
Nobody accepted the Invitation to
gise further testimony and the commit
tes adjourned without taking action to
meet at this call Of the chair.
The Shrom case was mentioned, but
Mr.. liazell remarked that the commit
tee bad not yet been informed Of any
charges in that case.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR INTEREST.

At the annual Meeting OF the Will
mington Christian Endeavor Union
Monday evening very encouraging re-
ports were received. According to the
secretary's report, Wilmington now has
90 societies of Christian EndeAvor,
with a total membership of l, 400 i, 26T
active members and 1876 associate MEM
bers. The Methodist Episcopal lead
with six societies and 5l3 active mem.
bers; Presbyterians, nine societies and
1855 active members; Baptist, four
societies and 1856 active msmbers !;
Methodist Protestant, two societies and
l35 active membors; Reformed Epia-
Gopal, two societies and " active mem
bers. These figures show an increase
over 1896 of 100 active members, not.
withstandng the fact that several Of
the societies have erased from their
rolls numer of members now termed
"dead wood" reducing the member.
ship considerably. "
Mt. Salem leads the liBt with an
active membership of j2l, closely fol-
lowed by st. Paul and Bethel each with
lo2 then Asbury with 81, West rs and
Central 90.
Seventy four members of the various
societies have united with their
respective churches during the year,
wtiilo 10 associate members have be-
come active members.
Three new sociaties haze been added
during tho year--Ezion NJ. E., Cal
vary Presbyterian and Elliott Avenue
Baptist-with total membership OF II
active and IS associate.
Last year over S360 was given to mis-
sion work. Central Presbyterian society
contributed tho largest amount to mis-
sions, $T5. 56. Delaware Avenue Baptist
contributed S53. So to home and foreign
missions. Mt. Salem has paid $50 on
tho church debt. L.
The secretary closed his report with
the following earnest words: ''As We
glance for a moment over the years
work, are we satisfied with the efforts
that We, as individuals, have put forth
for tho advancement Of Christian En-
deavor in our city? Have we sought
to improve each opportunity to do good
and reach out aftor those who know not
the Saviour, II not, then at this, the
beginning of new year, to be up and
doing our Masters work, and make
this one Of tho brightsat and hest years
in our history. Our watchword for the
coming year. Not by might nor by
power, not by organization nor by per-
fection of machinery, not by COM
mittees, not by methods, hut by My
Spirit, saith tho Lord. working
through committees and methods ard
organizations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Denver, COL, May 3.-Senator Teller,
who is paired on the arbitration treaty,
has EXPRESSED himself freely against that
measure in an interview. He was
questioned whethar the Senate could
thus legally surrender ono of its con-
stitutional prsrogatives, and said that
few Senators believed it was wise TO do
SO II it were possible. "Great Britain, !"
he said, will mot 90 TO war with us
unless it appears TO her to be her best
interests to do SO, and no one ac-
quainted with the history OF that
country for the last goo years can be-
lieve that treaty would staud in the
way of war il her interests could be
served by war. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Special CORRESPONDENCE II Gazettean journal
Milford, May 5. Fire on The George
town road has been subdued by week s
rains. Tho fire originated from a loco
motives shark and awept over ii. X.
Halls farm and the Clendaniel tract.
About 500 acres of fine timber, consist
ing Of oak, hickory and pine, were con-
sumed. A barn on the Bennett promises,
together with its contents, was de-
stroyed by fire on Monday, causing a
loss of 81, 200. Tbs fire was started by
a child, who was playing with matches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Powers than with the war. . His
Majesty was in excellent humor. Con-
tinning, the dispatch asserts that M.
Ralli, tho Greek premier. after sug-
gesting that Riccotti Garibaldi should
enroll Greeks among the Italian yolun-
toers, now requests him to suspend the
enrolment Of Italians, leading Ito the
belief that secret negotiations to end
the war are proceeding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
PROBING DIVORCE SCANDALS.
Work of Investigating Commit
tee Begun Tuesday. n
SENSATIONAL TESTIMONY GIVEN
Legislative Circles Shocked by
the Evidence. N

Story of James u. Hoffecker, Jr., In regard
TO Him Being Asked for Mobey--wasA p-
preached by John r. Dickey, and was
Told by senator Pyle ana Rcpratcniatiye
Mccullough That from One Thousand to
Fifteen Hundred Dollars Would be Re
quired for Legislation. "a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
ELErEN sEsMEN DROWNED.
Collision of the British Steamers Gringoe
and EoIIyuee.


and Coiiynee.
Aberdeen, Scotland, May A col
lision between the British steamers
Oollynee and Gringoe has occurred off
Girdleness lighthouse.
The Collynee sank and II OF her crew
drowned.
Baltimore, Nd, May 1.-The steamer
Decatur II. Miller, Capt. Billups, from
Savannah, arrived this morning minus
one of her crew, James b. Hudgins.
Who was lost on the voyage. He was at
be wheel yesterday morning and asked
for temporary relief. The locality was
thoroughly searched in the hope that
he might be picked up, but no trace
OF him could be found.
Vineyard Haven. Mass, May 8.-The
crew of the British schooner Ethel
Granville, Cant. Howard. from ST.
Johns for Middletown. Conn.,, were
landed at this port this morning, after
having had narrow escape from death
by the laundering of the vessel last
Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
Mhrgnret nrr,s lniaries irntnl.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 4. = Mrs.
MARGARET Orr, who was stabbed by her
husband, Moses Orr, an OK policeman,
las night. died to-day. Orr is in
custody. lie is believed to be de-
mentpu.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

special Cnrresnonaenccot Gazette and Journal
Washington. May S. "A ponsion has
heon grnntpd TO John ". Hayden Of
Smyrna.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

jain Nolin, his two daughters and
mao whoae namo could not DO learned
were drowned on Sunday near Gaiatin,
TraD., by the overturning OF skiif.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
GREEKS in STRONG POSITION
Are Now Prepared to Repulse
a Large Force.
TURKISH ARMY RECOMMENDING
Have Ceased Attacks Upon
Velestino.

Assertion That King George Used tho Crisis
ofAnairs In Greece to Speculate in Greciap
and Turkish Eonds and That He Cleared
Tremendous sum, .t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
Mormon Elders stripped and whipped.

Montgomery, Ala, May 3. = Ono
night last week some religious partisans
in Jackson county carried into the
woods two Mormon elders. whom they
stripped and severely whipped. The
elders subsequently, appealed to Gov.
johnson for protection, representing
that they had been threatened with
death if they remained in the State.
Tho Governor has promised 10 protect
them, and has instructed the sheriff of
the county to mako them his special
charge. The Governor says the legisla-
tion of the State guarantees religious
liberty, und that tho Mormons are cd,
titled to it, also that the elders in this
State teach the Bible and refrain from
preaching or practicing polygamy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

The following notice of the record Of
performance OF 10 through enginemen
on the Maryland Division Of the r., w.
g. b. railroad has been posted:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Rome. Italy. May Am Athens
dispatch to II Curricre Della Sara of
Milan says that kiccotti tdaribaldi has
had long conference with King
George, who "seemed more pre- occupied
with his position in the eyes OF tho
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Atheus, Greece, April 80 The head.
quarters staif Of the Grsek army at
Pharsalos has been completely changed.
Gen. Macris and Coils. Saponutzakis,
Mastropns and Antoniades have re-
signed and started for Athens.
A correspondent of the Associated
Press, who was at Larissa with the
Turks on Wednesday,, says that on the
arrival Of the Turkish troops there they
found all the guns OF the fortress intact
and obtained possession of immense
quantities of ammunition Of all kinds.
The abandonment of such a strong
position is incomprehensible.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at jackson, MISS, !
Ionu 1901


Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarvllle, Mss, on
February 20, 1897, viz: George ".
Spiers, of Mcneil, Miss. Home'
stead No. 24973 for the nj sci and
sci sea sec "a and nw4 sw4 sec IS
t 4 16 w.
He names the following witness.
es to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land,
viz: Thos. r. Martin, Bradley Jar
rell, Zach Lee, Turner Alexander,
all of Mcneil P. O., Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON,
11r6-t. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

Complete fasting for ten days is
the cure which John Lynch, OF
Oregon, took for rheumatism, and
1t worked like a charm. Lynch
suffered greatly for years, and doc
tors could do nothing for him.
Finally he stopped eating altogeth-
er, and the only thing he took into
his stomach each day was about "a
quart of cold water. which he sip
ped slowly. After the sixth day
he had no desire whatever to eat,
and not until ten days had passed
did he again take solid food. The
cure has worked we'll, the rheumas
tism having left his system. -De-
troit Free Press.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28
11r6-t.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, !

NOIlOE IOh L " - LlOA 14O4N'
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, !
Jan. Is, 1897. !
Notice Is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss, on
March 6, 1897, viz: James M. New
man, ST., of Poplarville, Miss.
Homestead No. 29739 for the WI
SCI and sw4 mel and ne4 sw4 or 81
lot 2 nj lot 5 aud all of lot & sec 81
|t2sr17w.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land
viz: Robert E. l.. Chadwick, Alber
n. Amacker, Dave Baughman
Martin L. Baughman, all of Poplar
vile, Miss.
Miss. ROBERT E WILSON,
I26t. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

A newspaper whose columns
overflow with advertisements of
business men has more influence in
attracting attention to building up
a city or town, than any other agen-
cy that can be employed. People
60 where there is business. Capital
and labor will locate where there
is an enterprising community. No
power is 80 strong to build up a
town as newspaper properly pats
ronized.-Rey. T. Dewitt Talmage.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28
NOTICE ! TEACHERS ! (!

If you anticipate being examined
in April prepare for the same by
taking the TEACH Frs NORMAL
TRAINING COURSE of POPS
LARVILLE HIGH SCHOOL,
March LIST to April 9th. Course
prepared largely from State Board
Questions, and every teacher furn-
ished with copy. Send for circular,
w. /. THAMES, Principal,
Poplaryille, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

Senator George is dangerously
i'll in Washington City, and his
two sons left Yazoo City on tho
23rd in response TO a call for their
presence. Owing to an attack of
paralysis Mrs. George is unable to
be with her husband.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

Mrs. Hupgerford, the novelist,
better known as the "Duchess, !"
recently died at her home at Bran
don, Ireland.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

John r Adams, of Clarke county,
was a visitor to his friend, S. q.
Lance, this week.
The present severe cold wave
extends as far east as the Ohio
Valley and southwark as Texas.
Many citizens of Poplarv;lle and
vicinity are painfully gripped. It
is now quite the fashion to wheeze,
sneeze aud cough.
| Editor Meyer, of the Ellisville
News, was in town Monday hust-
ling for job work. He took time to
pay the FREE PRESS short visit.
vars. e. LANCE & Co. say their
name is so arranged that they must
SELL. If they have to LANCE the
price. The Company will explain
when you call on them.
Mrs. Mary F. Marion, the aged
mother of DR.. T. 2. Marion, died at
her home at Morton, Scott county,
last Saturday evening, from the
effects of an attack of grip. The
doctor and family have the hearts
felt sympathy of their many friends.
T. D. Moore made an observa-
ton trip on the g. 6 S. I. R. R.
last week. He Reports that im-
provements are progressing nicely
along the line Of that road, and
made particular mention of Nc
Henry and it's thriving appearance.
~TO FARMERS-To make room
for other goods, s. E. LANCE & Co.
will dispose OF The following articles
CHEAP: WheeIbarrows, Plowstocks,
Flows, Cotton Rope, Stoves and
Wire Fencing.
The special attention of young
teachers is called to the Training
Course notice of Prof. W. l. Thames.
Teachers who have attended this
class during the past two years
speak in the highest terms of the
benefits derived the-efrom. All
accommodations are first.class.
The cold wave struck this section
with full force Monday night, and
at this writing-Tuesday-eve
thing is in the grasp of the Frost
King. The ground, housetops and
trees are white with sleet, and
business is about suspended. The
editor is having rough experience
trying to get out paper in his
summer off1ce-fngers and ideas
are frozen as stiff as the ground,
Retrospective benedicts should
call at s. E. LANCE s. Co.'s and in.
spect their nice line of Bedroom
Sets, Rockers and other household
furnishings. The wonderfully low
prices will induce you to hasten
THE happy event.
We were treated Sunday evening
to delightful buggy ride by FRIEND
s. e. Lance. During the drive i
was gratifying to note the many
little improvements that are goins
on, particularly in the way of new
fencing, etc, on a number of places
in the outskirts of town. Every
improvement in this line is help
even the hanging of a new gate OIL
the repairing of an old barn. A
little paint and whitewash, judici
ousIy used, would also tend te
brighten the looks of Poplarvillt
and vicinity considerably.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

"Mother, may l go play football r
Eyes, my darling sonny.
Leave J our arms and ribs at home,
And don't you bet your money"
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28
MILLER HOUS f
TOPLARVILLE, MISS.
MRS. S. e. MILLER, Proprietress.

NJ No. .. II. III ILLIV, ITUpI IttTerS'
Location near the depot, and
convenient to all business houses.
Comfortable rooms for drummers,
transient visitors and permanent
boarders. Table supplied with the
best the market affords. Terms
reasonable.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

Limbrick Hines, colored, who was
said to be 100 years of age, died at
Houston, Texas, on the oath,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

Ripans Tabules.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules: at druggists.
Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripans Tabules cure headache.
Ripans Tabules cure fiatulence.
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

The sheriff's sale of delinquent
lands in Tate county only contains
the names of five property holders.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

The State of Oaxaca, Mexico, has
been severely shaken by an earth
quake.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28

No, SO soutnD0uhu uuo ii' - :"
M. "a mort hound due l":4o p. M
s-Matches FIVE cts. per doz-
an boxes at s. E. LANCE q Cos.
Some of the ladies are at work
putting their flower yards in order
Prof. Fl. X. Rouse made an en-
;orahle visit to Lumberton last
Thursday.
Hiram Smith killed q nice wild
,nrkey near his fathers place Sat.
urday morning.
Mrs Bing Mitchell presented her
husband with q fine daughter early
Saturday morning.
mDon't forget 8 POUNDS of
Coffee for 81 ats. E. LANCE u Cos.
Mrs. M. D. Tate, OF MCNEIL,
spent several days of the week with
Poplaryllle relatives.
Miss Mabel Scott left Sunday
morning for her school near Hills
dale after a short home visit.
J. A. Moody and Ran Batson
shipped Car load of beef cattle to
New Orleans Thursday night.
J. L. Hunnicutt, OF Kenper
county, paid short visit to his SOD,
Dr. W. j. Hunnlcutt, last Saturday.
R. L. Ratliff visited New Orleans
Saturday, and returned the same
evening accompanied by his wife.
Rev. w. B. Holcomb will here.
after hold services at the Baptist
church two Sundays in each month.
@Hay, Hulls, Cotton Meal,
Rice Polish, Wheat Bran, Corn and
Oats at 8. Il. LANCE q Co.'S.
Town Marshal Hiram Smith has
bottled the boys that he will arrest
Rny Of them caught in the act of
Jumping on or off trains.
COLDS AND GRIP, are so SIM
lar that the skilled physician is
pit.imes haffled. DR.. Humphreys
RI" cures both Colds and Grip
rs cents.
Mrs. Slsydon, who has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. c. H.
Hyde, for the past week, returned
% her home at Slidell Sunday
morning.
The Grand Commandery Of the
Masonic Lodge will meet at Biloxi
February 9th, the Grand Chapter
pn the 10th, and the Grand Lodge
br the 11th.
eT Bring your Cotton, Wool and
roduce 70 s, E. Lance, & Co.,
oplarville. Best prices paid.
Don't kill the crows-they are
Ehs bes. of scavengers, clearing
ields, orchards, etc., of destructive
forms, insects and mice. They do
thousand per cent. more good
han injury.
A. N. Jumel, the jovial cigar and
pbaeco drummer of New Orleans,
as in town Friday evening and, as
fual, dispensed bis beaming smiles
profaaion to the right and to the
H. Jumel is . panacea for the
lues.
.l6-S. e. LANCE s. Co. say they
III guarantee FERTILIZERS and
Fed STUFFs as cheap as any
pint on the N. 0. r N. Il r. R.
W. D. Graham, Of Mcneil, who
as In town q few days age, in
rms US that John Ferguson, a
pung man living in his town, was
verely injured by striking his
sad against q tree while his horse
running away with him. Fer-
l'oa was sent to his home at Els
vile for treatment.
UANTED-SEvERAL FAITH
iul men or women to travel
sesponsibls established house
n Mississippi. Salary $3.50, pays
J 20 weekly and expenses. Po-
~ permanent. Reference. En-.
e ss,f'addressed stamped envel
kseo. go a so-xa e
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-28
s,opprnrEp wEEKLY.

The following schedule went ms
- effect Sunday, Dec. Goth. 1896:
NJ : southbound due 1858 a. m.
NJ NJ / south bound due 6:24 a. IN.
NJ . northbound due 9:l7 p. m.
NJ NJ 4 northbound due 1l:27 a. M.
NJ az soutbbound due 1927 a. M.
NJ a. mort Inbound due 12:45 p. m.