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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
sUrrs DIscOsTIsUED.

They Grew Out OF the Failure of the Col
den Sceptre Guild Mining Co.
The suits instituted some tins ago
against ok Senator Anthony Higgins,
larry Emmons, w. s. Quigley, W. u.
Mullen, .lr., John G.. Higgins and ID.
W. Corhit by Fraser u Cbalmer and
the Stanley Electric Manufacturing
Co., have been discontinued.
These suits grew out of the failure OF
the Golden Sceptre Gold Mining Go.
In the reorganization of the aifairs of
this company, provision was made for
the payment of the company's debts,
and Mr.. Higgins and the other gentle
men named have lieen released from all
liability; hence the withdrawal Of the
suits.
The Golden Sceptre Gold Mining
Co. was incorporated under the laws
of West Virginia. Its property was
situated iu Granite county, Montana,
and the capital etock was So, 600, QUO.
The officers OF the company wero /:
President, Harry Emmons; Secretary,
Edward Glenn Cook; Treasurer Will
liam u. Mullen, Jr. General Manager,
Winfield S. Quigley; Superintendent,
George II. Babc0ck. The directors
were Anthony Higgins and Messrs.
Emmons, Quieey and Mullen Of this
city, and DIR. II. S. Law of San Fran
cisco. prospectus was issued aud
matters looked favorahle for the com
pany. The town of Quigley was started
on the mining property and the work
was heing pushed. But everything did
not run amoutly and the company went
into the hands of receivers. Recently
reorganization was effected and the
Wilmington men named ara no longer
connected with tho enterprise.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

The trustees OF the Brandy Sum
nit Campmeeting Association was held
at ths campground Thursday afternoon,
the following members boing present |:
John W. Day. president of the asso-
citation; S. II. Hayward, president of
the hoard of trustees; /. Elmer Perry,
Gecretary; I. W. Johnson. treasurer !;
J. X. Handy, James Foulk. l.. 4.
Grubb, W. a. Hukil and the Rev.
Wilmer Jaggard. II was reported that
all expenses had been met, and it was
decided to lease the grounds for five
years. New benches we're ordered to
take the place of the old seats. Thomas
W. johnson. L. L. Grubb, W. A.
Hukil and S. II. Baynard wors ap.
pointed committee to have graded
the roadway leading to the grounds.
The camp next year will probably COM
mence On the last Thursday in July.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
Are No, Injured by Freezing.

Cranberries are not injured by freez-
ing, and go it is an easy matter 10 ship
them in cold weather. They are often
sent as far as Manitoba in ordinary
open box cars, When they arrive they
are frozen into solid blocks of ice. The
sides of the cases are knocked OF and
the berries are exposed in solid mass,
like cakes of ice, except that they are
much more beautiful from their rich
red color They are chopped off exactly
like ice, and the citizen of Winnipeg is
so accustomed to buying mis- cranberries
en- bloc that pc doesn't mind in the
least though an Fastener would
probably object 10 taking them in that
way, thinking, in his preiudiced mind,
that the berries are spoiled. Hartford
Post.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Miss Emma Lever, an emplnye of the
Wilmington Hosiery Co., while at work
on Friday afternoon had her apron
caught in belt and was thrown 10 tho
floor, hut only slightly injured. An
other girl, who saw the accident, be.
came frightened and fainteri. Several
others did likewise afterward. A rop-
resentative of the firm iu speaking OF
the matter said that the girls have been
warned about steppng over shaft,
which ia about three or four inches
from the floor, and which runs between
two machines about II inches apart.
There is seven .eights OF an inch belt
about three or four feet long running
from this shaft to the upper part Of the
machine Miss Leyer'p apron caught
in the belt, with the result as stated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
rnwelco,ne chrlstman GIT.

New York, Dec. 10--Five children
have been born to Mrs Lena Breslau,
wife OF Bernard Bresau of Brooklyn.
Three we're born on Tuesday, fourth
was born yesterday, and the last came
into the world to-day. Four OF them
are living, They are all boys. Mrs.
Breslau Is doing fairly well under the
circumstances She atubbornly refuses
to have q physician. The Bresaus are
Germaus. They were married in Eng
land about four years ago and came to
this country in the hope of lettering
their condition. In this they have not
been particularly fortunate. Brealau,
who il about 80 years old, is tailor
and finds employment doing odd Jobs.
Much OF the time be is out OF employ
meat 1t ia all he can do to support
himself. md these latest additions to
his family are just now giving him
much concern.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Pupils OF Goldey Commercial College Re-
warded for Diligence.

PuEis oil rOfUey commercial toiieEe re-
warded for Diligence.
The following students at Goldey
Commercial and Shorthand College
have been given rolls of honor for excel
lence in their work during November:
Theory Department - Bookkeeri ug
aud business highest, 100 per cent,
W. i. Douglass; next highest, 81,
Archie L. Richards; bookkeeping ex.
aminatinns-highest. 100, W. E. Doug
lass; next highest, 80, Ellis Brown. J.
W. Davis, l. W. Eby, II. H. Hnlleit,
II. d. Layton, A. I. Richards, W. u.
Martin, L. B. Wilson; business arith
metic-highest. 100. ". E. Douglas;
next highest, 81, A. It. Richards,
George 7. McCloakey: business pen
manship- 81. W. L, Douglass
next highest, So, Charles G, Taylor !;
practical apelling highest, 100, ". z.
Douglas, William A. Mechanics, A. Il.
Richards; next highest, SO. Miss
NJ. Jaquette. a. C. 1randriff. +. S.
Matchett, Cornelius Quill, G. R. Will
son, j. r. Woudall; quick calculations
highest, 100, W. Z. Douglas. A. 4.
Richards; next highest, 94, Ellis
Brown, |. ". Ely. Fred Macklin, N.
". Moore, W. ". Nelson, G. II. Will
son: business correspondence highest,
100. w. T.. Douglas. Miss Edith Gregg
next highest, 30, Misses Maud Webb
and F.. M. Nickerson and ii. N. Gerry
general average highest. 90, W. Il.
Douglas next highest, 90. I. Rickaras.
prizes--for skill in quick calculations
First. ]. ". Ely; second. @. r. Wilson ;
for most improvement in renmanship.
j. II. Tate.
Actual Business Department--B Bank
ing department and business Offices
Highest, % per cent, J. B. Wright, M.
C. Brinton, ". A. Webb; next highest
81, Miss f. Il. Brostrom; practical
bookkeeping highest, 81, A. J. Hart ;
next highest, 90. w. b. Wright; bust.
ness calculations highest. 90, M. e.
Brinton; next highest, 80, j.. b.
Wright; business penmanship-- highest,
rs, A. j. Hart; next highest, 80, iss
u, b. Brostrom, John b. Wright, Will.
liam A. Webb; practical spelling
highest, 100, Miss Z. B. Brostronn,
Juhn b. Wright, William A. Webb, o.
ss, NJ. G. Brintun; next highest, 80,
Miss Il. B. Brostrom; commercial law
highest, 96, j. B. Wright; next
highest, %, Miss Z. B. Brostrom, NJ.
G.. Brinton, W. A. Webb; correspond
ence highest 100, Miss f. b. Bros.
from; next highest, 80, Miss i. X.
Stirling: general average-highest, 81,
J. B. Wright; next highest, 90, Miss E.
b. Brostrom; prizes for skill in quics
calculations, first, b, j. Wright; SECOND,
M ISIS f. b. Brostrom; for most i'm.
pruvement in penmanship. j. B. Wright.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Pocomoks City, Md, Dec. TO- -Pur-
suant to call by the mayor of POGO.
moke City, citizens Meeting was
held in Wilkinson's Hall tonight to
discuss three questions. namely. water
works., sewerage and electric lights.
After considerable debate it was de-
cided, by vote of 40 to IS, that the
sense of the meeting was for water.
works and sewerage. 1t was decided
that the town authorities and r. NJ.
Stevenson and James T.. Young should
Investigate the cost and advantage Of
connecting the electric light with the
waterworks and sewerage system, and
TO report to meeting TO be held at
their suggestion. After heated discus
sion the meeting broke up abruptly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
BAY STATE GAS CASE.
The Fictitious of 1hrne More i;onhhoIder,
\ Presented FrIhnY.

hb ESiibious vi lhrhb more iJDnHhOiberb
Presented Friday.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 10. The Bay
State Gas casa is again before Judge
Dallas, in the United States Circuit
Court, toGag. Argument is in progress
on The petition Of Thomas A. Baxter of
BUston, who asks to DO allowed to
intervene in tine application of Godfrey
Morse and others for the appointment
of receivers for the Bay State Gas Go.
MIR. Baxter IL the holder of $1,000 in
come bonds, and his petition was pre-.
eented to the court on Tuesday last by
ex Senator Anthony Higgins of Della
ware. An amicable agreement had been
reached between tho attorneys for Mr..
Morse and the other complainapts for a
dismissal or discontinuance OF the suit,
it having been announced to the court
that j. Edward Addicks and thu other
officers Of the company had purchased
the bon,ls held by the complainants.
When Mr. Higgins presented the petit
tion, Judge Dallas fixed the day for
The hearing of argument on the motion
to intervene.
Before argument began, this morn
ing. the petitions of three other bond
holders, for permission to intervene,
were presented by Mr.. Higgins and At.
torney Samuel Dickson. The petit
TONERS are James u. Weir, ST., of New
York, the holder of l3 $1,000 bonos !;
james b. Weir, Jr., of New York, this
holder of u $1,000 bonds, and John
hoffman Of New York, the holder of
five bonds of 81, 900 each. Judge Dallas
stated that the petitions would be filed
without prejudice, and the argument
on Mr.. Baxter's petition was then
opneed by Samuel Dickson in support
of the petition. He was followed by
Senator Gray of Delaware, who, as
counsel for the company, opposed the
petition, claiming that it hai been
presented to the court after settla-
ment had been reached by the parties
to the original suit He commended
that the court had been officially mott
fed of the agreement on Tuesday, and
had practically given it's sanction t.
the same, and that the formal decree
of the court, dismissing the suit. wat
all that was necessary to complete thu
record when the petition now under
consideration was presented. He asked
| that tina petition be set aside and the
original suit dismissed. Upon conclu-
sion of his argument, the court tool
| a recess,
Decision was reserved.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
Subcommittee on military Anatrs.

Washington, Dec. IL. The following
sub itteemen of the House COM
mittee on military affairs have been
appointed: Army organization, appro.
priation and miscellaneous, Mr.. Hull
of Iuwa; Military Academy, battle
fields, &C., MIR. Marsh OF Illinois;
National Hume, national cemeteries,
&C., Mr.. Griffin of Wisconsin; volnn-
tary muster. bounty and pay, &C., Mr..
Fenton of Ohio; arsenals. barracks and
military reservations, MIR. Mahany OF
New York; retirements, restoration and
reliefs, Mr.. Mcdonald of Maryland;
assertions. Mnssrs. Brownlow of Penn
sylvania and Belknap of Illinois.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

New York. Dec. 10. -Commander
Darlington Booth, for the first time
since his separation from the Salvation
Army, has receivsd a letter from his
father, Gen. William Booth of England,
asking for an interview when he the
GENERALLY arrives in this country next
month. 10 reply Commander Booth
has declared nut only his Willingness,
but his pleasure at meeting the Gen.
eral, as father and son, but declares
that he will not forsake the Volunteers
of America, and that an Inauguration
of the two religious movements is i'm
possible,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

New York, Dec. lott was learned
to-day that one of the largest robheries
in the history of the New York post
neighborhood Of Sloo, 600. and was
taken from registered letters in the
railway mail service On that section Of
the Central Railway of New Jersey,
known as the New York, Somurvile &
Easton branch. On November 9th, it
is stated that two bugs. containing
$50, 600 were taken. How long the de-
falcations had gone on before that date
has not yet been ascertained.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
sorERNoRs OF DgL4WxRE.
Success in the Collection of Portraits q
the state House.

the state House. ..
The effort to procure portraits OF the
Governors Of Delaware, to be hung on
the walls of the State Capitol, at Dover,
is meeting with SUCCESS and City
Solicitor Henry g. Conrad, who is CO.
operating with the Legislative commit
toe, feels much encouraged and says
that many portraits have already been
promised for the collection.
Inquiry has thus far failed to disclose
any portraits 10 existence of the follow
ing early Governors: John Mckinley,
Caesar Rodney, John Cook, Nicholas
Vandyke, Thomas Collins, James Sykes,
Nathaniel Mitchell. George Truitt.
Joseph Haslet, John ClarK, Jacob
Stout and Charles Thomas.
1t may be that portraits of some of
these persons may be somewhere in the
State. II any of the readers of The
Gazette should know of such, the In
formation should be communicated to
Mr.. Conrad, who will be glad to re-.
ce;ve it, as it is desired that the colleG-
tion he as representative as possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
Best relepnone Indictm ents.

Baltimore. Md, Dec. 10. The grand
jury has dismissed the indictment
against +. b. Hubbsll and James Rus
sell, jointly charged with William j.
Atkinson with making false returns of
the financial condition of the lest Tele-
phone Manufacturing Co. of Baltimore
for the purpose of influencing the price
of the company's stock. The indict-
inent against Mr.. Atkinson stands.
tMr. Atkinson recently sued Thomas
McCorkle of Wilmington, charging him
with libel. Ed. Gazette
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
GARDINER g. HUBBARD DEAD.
Was Widely Known Among Public Men,
Scientists and FinnncIers.


Washington, Dec. IL. Gardiuer 6.
Hubbard, director in the Bell Tele-
phone Go, and widely known among
public men, scientists and tinanciers,
died at Twin OAKS, hia suburban resi-
dence, few miles from this city, this
morning. His death was due to CON
plicatipn OF diseases. He had been in
poor health for some time, but IT was
not until yesterday that his condition
became alarming.
Mr.. Hubbard was Of New England
ancestry, anG his progenitors had 0ccu.
piad prominent place in the history
of the Commonwealth OF Massachusetts.
He was born in Boston in 1922. He
was graduated from Dartmouth in 1861,
and then entered the law school at
Cambridge. After his admission to the
bar, he practiced law in Boston until
1873 when he removed to Washington.
He early became interested in the Bell
telephone, and in 1878 retired from the
practice OF the law to devote himself
to the telephone interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
Robbery ut Eikton.

Elkton, Md, Dec. TO- IA box car
left at Elkton freight station about 10
o'clock last night by the Baltimore
local freight was broken into during
the night by thieves ami consignment
Of overcoats, p in number, were stnlen.
The goods were shipped from Baltimore
and marked to Leyensnn & Levenstine,
clothing tIealers of this town. An or
ganizsd gang of thieves il evidently at
work in this county, as only two weeks
ago abunt $500 worth of clothing was
stolen from S. j. Reeder's store, in
Northeast, and taken away in wagon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Brotherhooh Of the Old swedes Ohurch.
The men of the Old Swedes Church
have organized Brotherhood, which
has been named the Brotherhood of
Old Swedes Church. AT meeting IN
Thursday evening the following were
elected as officers: President, Fred. ID.
Downs; Vice President, Charles Cole
man; Secretary, Hurry E. Draper;
Treasurer, Thomas Good. These officers
will form board of managers and have
supervision for the reauing rooms.
Among other objects for which the
brotherhood was established, will be
the promotion of the interests and we'll
being of the Old Swedes Church and
the arousing and stimulating of an
element of sociability among the msm-
hers of the congregation and the
organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

William Appleby, prominent Ches-
ter banker, died Friday in that city
after an illness that covered period
of several months. A year ago there
was evidence OF failing energies and
some mouths ago he made trip to the
Rocky Mountains in tbs hope of re-
gaining his lost strength and vigor.
lie spent some time at the famous
Colorado Springs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

The members of the Department of
Elections are considering what changes
will lie necessary under the new Con.
stitution and will make racommenda-
tions for legislation at the approaching
session of this General Assembly. The
election officers must he bonded, as it
will be their duty to accept registra-
tion Tess. It will also be necessary to
retlietrict the city. .y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

A lamp exploded Friday on dredge
No. 2, owned by the baltimore Dredg-
ing Co, which is at work ut Dan Baker
Shual, causing fire which consumed
portion of the cabin. There was ex-
citement for time but the men went
quickly to work and extinguished the
flames. without much difficulty. The
loss was not very great.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Harrisburg, Pa. Dec. H. President
f. g. FELTON, of the Pennsylvania Steel
Co. says he knows nothing about the
steel rail POOL to be formed by the six
largest steel companies of this country.
He says, however, that he would like
to see an increase in the price of rails,
and Processes ignorance Of the proposed
plan whereby the companies cast OF ths
Alleghenies are to be given the export
trpde
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Iu the United States Court Friday
afternoon Judge Bradford handed down
a decision 10 favor of the Neatie g.
Levy Co. of Philadelphia in their suit
against the steamer Ella. The suit was
TO recover about 81, 100 for repairs to
the boat The Ella was engaged in
the transportation business between
Smyrna and Philadelphia, So
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Paris, France. Dec. II, M. Rempler,
the JUICE d'iussruction who had charge
of the Panama Canal scandal ,nvesti-
cation, committed suicide in sudden
attack of inaanity, To-Day, by thrt wing
himself from window in the Palais
do Justice.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

81 had rheumatism ard WINS unable to get
up stairs without heln. I could not put on my
coat alone. decided to take Hoods Shrsa-
parilla. and in three months from the time I
began its use was a vol man. have had no
rheumatism since taking Hoods SArsapurila."
John q Ayres, bridgeport, N. j.
Hoods Pills cure oil liver ills. Mailed Tor
&c BY G. /. Hood q Co, Lowell, MssA
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

London, Eng, Dec. 8. An explosion
of sewer gas, which tore up the street,
shattered windows and damaged a
house adjoining that of the United
States Ambassador, Col. John Hay,
caused much excitement among the in
habitants of Carl House Terrace to- dly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Notice is given that the iron, can
nun and hell buoys in the Delaware
Bay an River are now being removed
for the winter season, and Hpar huoya
similarly painted AMI numbered sub
stituteu for them. The gas.lighted
huoys will remain in their positions for
the present,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

The pension OF william Mariner of
Millsboro has heen restored and in
CREASED. Washington Cannon of Mil.
ford and Joseph II. Underwood of
Newark have been granted pensions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16

Chicago, ILL.,. Dec. ll.--Jacob
Schaeiter, billiard player, broke the
record of the three cushion Rame. in
America, last night, ny making run
of 10 points. The Wizard" was play
ing ansexhibition game with Cation. =.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-16
Bah IN A CRITICISING MOOD
The American Public the Most
Idlotic In e,World.
NEW Works. STREETS WREFCHED
Are as Muddy as Any Road In
the Country.

Hats and Gowns Suitable for the DAYTIME
Are Worn In the Evening, ana Laces and
Jewels Proper Only for Evening Wear
Are Conspicuous in tho Morning.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-12-04
A TEX AS EDITOR.

Newspaper etiquette in Texas de-
mands that an editor should begin his
private communications. if not his ed
itorials with II take my gun in hand
TO indfte few lines of aspersions." In
the town of Waco two or three prom
inent citizens, one an editor, gave mp
The ghost in a hurry. and with their
boots on, lately because of misunder-
standings growing out of yituperations
of one ". c. Brann, the editor of the
Iconoclast, and who lives only to abuse
and malign. Brann is a master of OBJ
loquy, an expert in bitter words and
contumely. In depreoating everything
he appreciates not even the most de-
serving. He is a slave of his unseemly
passions, a sable knight of vindictive
hatred. In being a classical scholar,
with a wonderful command of Ian
guage, his whole effort is TO sting to
madness those whom he dislikes, which
seems TO be about everybody. He has
not only incited men to murder. and
aTayed one-haf of the people of the
city of Waco against the other half,
who would have forced him and mis- pa
per forth from their midst, but has final
~ driven the Baylor university, Bap-
fist institution, from the city. The
school could not continue under the
blasts of Brann, so has moved to Dali
las The state headquarters of that
church goes with it. Bann Is abnor-
nally vicious and it's only question of
time when he will be silenced. A trag-
edy will be the sequel of his taking off.
II he does not die of a fatal bullet Tex
as temperament must experience a rad
zeal change, and that soon With every
issue of his paper the man seems to in
vite assassination. He dares all that is
dangerous, braves every chance and
there can be but little question of the
finale