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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

The Body oil a lseautifut Woman Found
IN "a Park Reservoir.
New York, May TO-" Never mind
who am or why this is done. 1t will
hardly ever be found out. / hope not.
"Titania.
This note, written on telegraph
blank, was found on the body of q
woman taken from the park reservoir
off Ninety sixth street to-day. 1t is
undoubtedly case of suicide. but it
is clad in mystery, tho woman having
taken every precaution TO conceal her
identity From one of the lettorH ad
dressed to the officials in charge of the
Fresh Pond Crematory it appears that
the motive for her deed was unrequited
love,
The body is that of a woman about
30 years old, s feet G inches 10 height.
OF fine proportions, with a face of
striking beauty, set off by magnificent
black hair. Some of her undsrclcthing
has the slap of Schlvissinger Il Mayer
of Chicago upon it. Not a scrap of
writing that would disclose her identity
WINS found upon her.
Besides the note given above there
was in her pocket letter addressed to
the coroner, asking that her body be
cremated. Fifty dollars, she said.
would be found in her left shoe, and
II not there ii would surely arrive in
due time bofore her incinoration. The
money was not found in the shoe, but
there was a postscript to the letter,
which read as follows: ~ trust all will
be dono right. I'm sorry cannot Delay
this matter. Money not received; will
be- sent to the coroher." Another letter
is to the Fresh Pond Crematory
authorities, in which she expressed a
wish to be uremated and begged that
Mendelssohn's wedding march bs
played before her body lie incinerated.
The disposition Of tine ashes is pro-
vi6ed for in mysterious fashion. A
torn paper was enclosed, with the
direction that her ashes be turned ovsr
to tho person who presents the other
fragment.
The papers were turned over to the
coroner, and the woman's body was
sent to the m0rgue.
The body OF tho woman found in tho
park reservoir. in New York, ON Mon
day, with note signed "Titania" upon
il indicating suicide, has been identified
as that of Ethel Marie Riea of Brooklyn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
nrenk M enc 1,nrton Leyee.

Associated Press Disparcn nv Special Wires
New Orleans, La, May II. "A break
dry kiln, which is built across the
levee. The break is now the width of
the building. A large force of men is
working on the break, but it will take
at least q hours TO close it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
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TRskSHAAL DEFIJNT.
Insists Upon tine Right TO Demand Arbitra-
IInn of lisnnfed llnastinns.

ton of Disputed Questions.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
London. Eng. May ia special
dispatch from Cape Town says that tho
reply OF the Transyaal government to
the strong note, said to amount TO an
ultimatrm, from Secretary of State for
tho Colonies, Joseph Chamberlain, in
sisiine upon observance of the london
convention, is defiant in tone. It insists,
the dispatch says, upon the right OF the
Transvaal to demand arbitration, Of the
questions in dispute and also upon its
right to pass the aliens immigration
law, and asserts that if this right ia dis
puted arbitration is the best means of
arriving at a settloment of the question.
Another special dispatch from Cape
Town announces that n serious engage
ment has taken place in Bechuanaland.
Chief Toto has been captured, and Six
volunteers have been killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

The Baldwin Locomotive Works will
build 90 engines for the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad. Twenty will be of the
consolidated freight class and Eve will
he 10-wheel passenger engines for the
fast service between Washington, Balti.
more, Philadelphia and Now York.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

William Boldly Of Rowlandville, who
had been missing for several days, was
found dead on noighboring farm Sun
day week.
Lewis Kirk, the 13.years-old son of
Josiah Kirk OF Liberty Grove, was
caught in the betting in his father's
grist mill Tuesday and mud rib
broken and was otherwise injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
1nnndntea py ohamplnln CANAL.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Troy, N. y, May y. "A bout $40 feet
OF the bank OF the Champlain canal
gave way at midnight, and it will be
several days before boats can pass
through that waterway. The break is
between Waterford and Mechauicsville.
1t was caused by quicKsand. Con-
siderable farm property in tho neigh
borhood is damaged. The estimated
loss to the State is $40, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Frankford, May IL. The first ship
ment of Strawberries from this station
was made yesterday by X. ii. Layfield.
This is about a week earlier than
This shipment was consigned to George
A. Millington of Dover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
orthndox FRIENDS quarterly Meeting.

The quarterly meeting of Orthodox
Friends was held at Concordville on
Tuesday. Joseph 4. Whitson, Solomon
Il. Barker Jennie Whitson and
Frances Il. Rhoads represented tho
Wilmington Monthly Meeting. Other
Wilmington Friends present we're:
Howell S. England. Richard r. Tat
nall, Thomas Thorp, john r. Tatum,
George A. Rhoads, William Rhoads,
Jonathan E. Rhoads, May Belts, Annie
Gibbons. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Maris,
Sarah $. England and Mary S. Wood
ward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

According to the Chester Republican
Miss May McClurs, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. 4. Mcclure of this city,
is engaged to be married in the near
future to Howard o. Bullard, son of the
Hon. Q. i. Bulard of Media, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

William A. Gallagher of Wilmington
and James II. Carpenter OF Centreville
are among the delegates registered at
the meeting Of the Suuremo Council of
tho American Protective Association
in Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

The Dixon Sanitary Crematory Co.
of Finley, o., has bsgun the digging
for the new crematory al Liberty street
and Railroad aYenue. The new struc-
ture is to no completed and in running
order within 60 days
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
wet Grounds at Louisville.

Associated prsss Disputca by Specal Wires.
Louisville, Ky, May H. The game
of ball scheduled between New York
and Louisville fur this morning was
declared off on account Of wet grounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

The 18th annual enrampment OF the
Maryland Division of the Sons oil
Veterans assembled in Annapolis, Nd,
Tuesday. Delegates were present from
this city,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
New York, May IL. -Kidder, Pea
body & Co. have Increased their gold
shipment for tomorrow $50 600, making
their total shipment $3.50. 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, via Gnlves-
ton. Tex, May II. The revolution is
en,ied, aud the country is peaceful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Adopted--jont resolution in reference to at
tending the unwilling ceremonies IN Philadel-
phla. MIR. Eliason offered another Joint resolti-
ton providing for the attendance Of The mem
bers OF .he Assembly. Adopted. Committee
Eliason, HAZEL and Whitney.
Reported unfavorably-To amend chapter 90
Revised Code; TO amend chapter 1CG, Revised
Codo; to repeal an act concerning settlement oi
deceased persons interests in frms or copart-
nership.
Read first time and referred-senate bills, re-
latnp To pawnbrokers: relating to pleading and
practice; 10 divorce John w and Bessie Leger
10 divorce James and Della Millman; TO incor-
porate the Delaware Fuel Co.: to Incorporate
Santa Marie Council, X. of c.; to amend act con-
corning arrests. Chapter 34b, Vol. XlY.)
Introduced and referrei-By Mr.. Short, tc
amend sections and 9, chapter 20y, Vol. Xxx.
by Mr. DemHsey, TO punish incest
Recess 10 3 y, M.
House reason bled at $3.50 o'clock.
Killed--state workhouse bill, 10 to 8; to am end
charter Of Dover; Senate bill to amend the laws
concerning pleadings and practice.
Passed-To vacate Reed street; to incorporate
the Standard Printing Co., tSenate billy.
1t was decided TO hold a night session on
Wednesday.
Adjourned to 10 n. m. tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

tins case of William Buchanan VS..
the Bay State Gas Co. in the matter
of the petition of the Boston Loan Co,
praying for an order to reopen said
up in United States court in this city
by agreement of counsel postpone
ment was granted until May alst. The
continuance was granted at tho desire
Of Col. j. II. Benton of Boston. who
WINS unable conveniently to be present
ON account of duties as an executor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
THE TELEPHONE DECISION.
Berliner Patent Sustained-Mr. Huffeciter'
Opinion Concerning 1t.

Berliner Patent sustained-Mr. Hoffeciser's
7 Opinion Concerning 1t.
The suit brought by the United States
to annul the last Berliner patent, and
thus end the monopoly OF the Bell tele-
phone, was ON Monday decided by the
United States Supreme Court in favor
of the Bell Telephone Co. This decision
has the effect of continuing the control
of the telephone by the Bell company
for II years from the date of the last
patent, which was granted in 1891.
Since the decision the question has
been raised as to what effect it would
have on telephone companies. Accord
ing to Gen. Thomas Eckert, president OF
the Western Union Telegraph Co., it
and tho Bell company have always
been on friendly terms, such US to be
updisturbed by the decision.
James II. Hoffecker, Jr., attorney for
the Delmarvia Telephone Co., of this
city, was asked this morning as TO the
effect OF the decision on that company.
Ie replied that they did not apprehend
that it would affect their system. Mason,
Maxwell, PaGa and Minus are all in
ventors in the System used by the Del
mRryia company, and he did not ap-
prehend that the decision would bave
any effect on tho company one way or
the other. Meanwhile the work of con-
STRUGGLING the compauy's system goes on.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

The body OF tho woman found in tho
park reservoir. in New York, on Mon
day, with note signed "Titania" upon
il indicating suicide, has been identified
as that of Ethel Marie Ries of Brooklyn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

DOVER, May 5.--Iiuusa met Mt 1870 am.
Prayer by the chaplain uf the senate
Mi. Donaldson presented long pctitiot. favor
Ing The passage Of the Rgirohd Commission act.
Report Of spocial railroad committee. pre-
senied last night WAS read.
lntrolucnd-Ily Mr.. Donads 10 creute a
railroad comnisAiOn. referred
Mr. Donaldson asksd FOR the reading of the
railroad petition. Mr.. bompsey moved that IL
BIO dispensed with. Lost on a tie yote-7 yeas,
nays. and absent or not voting.
Recess 10 8 y. ~ Vas
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

81 ADJUSTING ~ sojDdD0L ~ ~ -
did not hesita1e - demand ~ oAool-
enee When she leally needed ny ssrv-
ices. jim ordered the turkey plaeed
before Mary. al explained that her
mother had always carved: 10 ono
knew 80 wen - she how to select the
choicest bits and give to each 90 lust
the dainty moesel most coveted. and
now Mary must learn to do the same
She took the lArge knife In her hand
and gazed 1t II, looking very dubious:
then she stuck the fork wen into the
turkeys breast and made another At
tempt to use the knife.
She looked 1t her father moment.
but his attention was altogether bent
upon selecting . choice bit Of celery.
Then she gave me . hurried. appealing
glance! moved my chair . little, but
said nothing. At length she turned to
me again and put her hand a my arm
and gently said:
Il say, Harry. I believe men are
stronger and. bigger and Drawer than
women. Won't you please carve this
for met"
My last point was scored. and can
yoa wonder that I consider Thanks
giving the greatest day a the year. and
the American turkey the greatest Of
birds? But here We cali It the falcon
1t sometimes catches mountain birds.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

"SHE CAME OUT TO MEET ME-"
her side and just saved her from fall
ing to the ground. OF course had to
straighten the saddle; and I simply as
serted:
You see, l am stronger than you,
and I yielded my right too easily. You
will always let me saddle your horse
in future!"
suppose it was the shock that made
her blush and look SO baffled as she
glanced at me. and felt sure that /
had scored a point. After this we rode
quickly home. It was almost time for
dinner, and Mckenzie was waiting for
us on the porch. We went together to
look after the broken fence. When We
returned to the house found Mary in
the parlor, struggling with big log
of wood that had rolled from its place,
and further noticed that her gown
was in danger from the flames. So in
tent was she in her efforts to replace
the burning log that she did not notice
my approach. l stood there quietly.
watching the smoking log on the rug,
which momentarily I expected to see
burst into flames.
She looked so pitiful and helpless
that my heart softened entirely, and
was about to go to her, when she
turned and saw me quietly looking
on.
why dent you Gomez" she said.
Don't you see can not bulge this
log?'
Surely this waa my day for luck!
saw another chance and took it.
"Step aside." 1 said; 'let me take
1t up" With the aid of the tongs and
a shovel I easily put the log back in
place.
You see, men are stronger than
women" said. This time she would
give me No answer, but in her eyes
read that I had scored my second
point.
In few moments dinner was ready,
and happier trio never sat down to a
Thanksgiving feast. Mary had for the
moment forgotten her misadventures.
and q more charming hostess could not
be imagined.
In the quiet Joy Of Mary's return Nc
Kenzie looked blissful and c0ntented.
I confess to having felt little nervous
So far the day had gone well with me.
but wanted to score my third and last
POINT. I anxiously awaited my oppor-
tunity. which presently came in the
shape Of the great American turkey.
The turkey was brought in just q I
was telling In triumphant tone Of
AAry's proud refusal Of my good oDces
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

~ - existence In the Vuu1a I'd
tt n g her nne argunsafnb 1gooA
visws - the woman subject Weye sare-
b 6fnpDsaring melting away before
her fathers clear and convinefng asser-
items.
She recognized at once that she had
met defeat, and with all the bTavery
she could command. the eoayersation
was turned to other things. In a
short time they would be home and en-
joy Thanksgiving day together.
Was it in truth necessary for me to
see Mckenzie 1t once about that brok-
en- fence. or was it only the crisp noun
tain air that tempted ~ from. the
house hours before I was expected to
arrive ut Jim McKenzie's? One thing
was certain. could not wait another
moment, and in half an hour I was
speeding along and nearing his place.
Az rode up saw her standing on the
porch. She came quickly forward to
meet me. I blushed like . schoolboy
when took her hand and looked into
her eyes. Yes. there was still the deep.
searching. truly baby look. I felt re-
lieved at once and thought. 1T won't
be 80 very hard. after all; she could
not look like that and be really q New
Woman"
In . few moments I had forgotten
about the broken fence. and We went
together to see the beautiful brown
FLY. I suggested that there was time
enough to try her before dinner, and
Nay acQuiesced at once. She had q
fancy to saddle the horse herself.
never thought of interfering until she
came to tighten the girth; then / sim
ply said:
you would better let me do that for
you"
Never mind" she answered; why
can't a woman use her hands and help
herself?"
OF course I was disconnected, and
saw at once that I was treading on dan
gerous ground, but I only laughed and
said:
''She can. She certainly has the
right. but why not allow fellow the
PRIVILEGE"
Then, in defiant tone, she re-
piled:
I'VE don't want privileges or aid; We
only want what is just"
"At your hands," answered. II don't
ask for justice. at all: but l do yearn
for privileges.
She tossed her head in reply, and
stood ready to mount.
In a few moments We were off, scour-
ing the country, riding up the noun
tains and walking our horses slowly
down again. Near the base of the tim
Der line Mary's horse suddenly SHE'D,
her saddle turned, but in her terror she
called to me. In an instant I was by
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25
BY: EM

My chum, John Meredith, was gong
home. He was always signing for his
home, and at times this longing pos
sessed him so completely that he seem
ed on the point of abandoning his pros
poets of becoming rich man.
Meredith had been in ill health, but
ten years residence in the west had
made new man of him. Success at
last had come our way, and he sudden
ly announced that he was going home
for his Thanksgiving dinner. He was
a quiet, queer fellow, any way you put
it; lately, however, he had seemed
wonderfully alert. The arrival of the
weekly mail found him in a state of
great expectation. and after he had
read his letters he would sit quietly
all evening looking very happy and
smiling as he read them over again.
He always was a non-committal chap,
bat this time there was no mistaking
the signs. so suspected his homesick-
ness, and judged his case, as one is
apt to do, by the light of my own. No
wonder, poor fellow, that he wanted to
wipe out the $500 miles which alone
stood between him and that Thanks
giving turkey! For my own part, can
swear that no power as yet known to
man could keep me back from Jim Nc
Kenzie's Thanksgiving dinner, for
Mary was to be there-Mary whom all
these years had remembered and low
ed so we'll. I had never forgotten her
beautiful deep, dark eyes, which SEEM
ed to search ones soul with that pene-
trating look one sees sometimes in a
baby's eyes.
There was but little out here in the
mountains to relieve the tedium of our
long evenings, so Jim McKenzie's week
ly visits were always heralded with
Joy. We made merry over his coming,
and our carefully prepared dinner we
regarded as feast. We talked it over
in the morning, and when evening came
we began to plan for next weeks COM
ing. No wonder Mckenzie was always
welcome. His mind was stored with
the thrilling adventures of early days
in the mountains. We never tired of
listening to the story of his own good
luck; how, way down near the stream
on the side Of the nouHtain, his Qaick
eye had detected the bits Of shining
gold; how. day by day and all alone.
he followed up the little thread of gold
until he had discovered the secret of the
mountains heart. the generous yield
Of ore which had made him the rich
est man in Golden Point" With touch
ing pathos he would tell us of the brave
hearted men no less worthy than him
self who had come out here to meet
only bitter disappointment and blasted
hopes. At rare intervals he would
speak to us of his own early trials, of
his dead wife, to whose loving care
and gentle sympathy he confidently and
attributed his entire success
and all that was good in him. Then.
too, he always brought US news Of his
daughter Mary. At first her letters were
only outpourings Of her homes;ck, low
ing heart; she was born to live in the
and declared she must have
the freedom Of the mountain bird. After
. while her letters breathed . more
oontented spirit. In an incredibly short
time the mountain bird had ceased to
nuttef against the bars Of her caee.
Her quick AMI receptive mind aoon !,
yielded to the guidance q those. about
her. and With IL full force Of - ar
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

know, my dear. includes woman kind,
even the New Woman, too"
Poor Mary was conf0unded. After
all. were men and women really equal
before the law? II that were 50. what
became Of the enormous injustices and
,;ga tic abuses hat women had silent
~ I'D patiently borne all these years?
It all seemed 20 confusing, 30 dimcult.
90 very puzzling: she could not doubt
that her father was right-he always
vas on practical questions. She looked
cut of the 1af window. and was silent
Her eyes wese sfpn Of teara II w1s
lard to believe that the. Wo0an1
Emancipation Circle was. amer ~. to
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

The gas companies of New York aud
Brooklyn are furnishing gas ranges
and heaters for the many new apart.
ment houses, model tenements and
buildings given to bachelor lodgings,
free of cost to the builders, for the
purpose of encouraging the consump-
ton of gas n fuel and the plan IL be-
coming popular.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

Did you ever see two left handed
persons shake hands?
A dispatch from San Francisco. Cal,
announces the arrival there Cf 2,e3S
bales of raw silk destined for direct
transportation TO mills in Connecticut
and New Jersey. This is an unusually
large shipment aud Its direct vereh.se
il Significant
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

You will njoy this publication much
better if you will get in the habit OF
reading the advertisements: they will
afford 4 most interesting study and
will put you in tho WY of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
tisers are reliable, they send what they
advertise.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25
Baltimore supplies the ships of

Baltimore supplies the ships of all
nations with sails That city is the
center of the cotton duck industry Of
the world, and not only furnishes sails
for foreign navies, bat tents for for
eign armies, the production of its
twelve factories being greater than the
product of all other factories in the
world combined.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25
Big Regular Army.

Tho aicktieet lost Of this sort il he army Of
luyslids whose bowels, liver and stomach hav
been regulated by Hostetter's Stomach Bitter
4 regular habit OF body 10 brought about through
esioe tho Bitters not by violently aeitatink aod
gripping The intestines. but by reinforcias theii
esergy and causing low OF the bile into it,
propsr channel. Malaria. u Gr:ppe, dyspepsia
and tendency 10 inactivit. Of the kidneys an
conquered by the Bitten.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

The cottonseed industry of the south
employs 10, 900 people in 300 mills The
capitalization Is over fifty million dol
.ars and the annual product is valued
at one hundred and thirteen million
dollars
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

To introduce our magazine. it will Be
cent free three months to all who send
six cents to pay for registering name.
HoME & GARDEN, St Paul, Mimi.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

In North Dakota the killing Of quail
and English and Chinese pheasanfs IL
prohibited until 1906. and bearer and
otter can not be trapped or killed until
1903.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

Last year American reffneries i'm
ported 500, 900 tons of raw beet snga
from Germany and other countries.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

When = woman wants to give IN I'm
derhanded swipe at another woman,
she makes fun of her dressmaker.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

A New York woman had a worthless
husband and she shipped hum. She is
greatly admired.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

Gardens never needed wedding worse
than most peoples lists of acquaiut-
.ahces.
The Globe-republican., 1897-11-25

Gs,nehov it always makes = man feel
Hike laughing to hear . woman past
forty to speak of her mother ~ ''Mam-
ma