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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
DEATH oF Q. ". KERM.

Was Clerk of the Lower House of the Gen
erai Assembly.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Dover, May Word was received
here to-day that Reading Clerk c. w.
Kern Of the House of Representatives
died at his home, in Milford, at Z
O'Clock this morning. He was about So
years. of age, and had been i'll for about
three months. His death resulted from
consumption. His wife and several
children survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
VEST Urn ACCIDENT.
Conductor John oonroy Badly Injured
While Mt Work.

while Mt work.
John Conroy of No. 1881 Linden
street, who is Familiarity known by his
associates as Happy Jack, - a con-
ductor on the p, W. &. B. railroad,
tripped while at work 10 the west yard
about O'Clock Saturday and was
thrown beneath car, ona OF the wheels
going over his right leg. He was
brought to the p, W. &B. station and
DR.. Draper was summoned. 1t was
found that no bones we're broken. He
was taken to his homo in an ambulance.
About two years ago he was standing
on top Of box car while it was being
shifted under the railroad sheds at the
station and the car broke away. crash.
ing into the end of the station. By
shouting loudly he caused the people to
run out of danger and thus saved
several lives. He was promoted to the
position of conductor after this heroic
work, a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
won BY tho JACKSON 8 sharp Co.

The suit of the jackson & Sharp Co.,
against Thomas II. Parks was heard In
Judge Biddle's court in Philadelphia
on Thursday. The cause was an action
to recover on note. The defence was
that the note was given simply as an
accommodation, and was given without
consideration. A verdict was rendered
in favor Of the jackson & Sharp Co.
The amount involved was So, 1853. go.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

In Philadelphia Friday the Ameri-
circuit court Of appeals from the circuit
while in the employ Of the company,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Howard Short of No. sls Pine street,
while cutting sod with companion
early on Saturday had two fingers of
his right hand nearly severed Howard
was attempting to lift piece of sod
and his companion in trying to cut in
loose struck Howard of the hand. He
was taken to the Office OF DR.. II. NJ.
First at Eighth and Spruce streets,
where his injury was dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Bethel, May Warden r. Huston,
native of this town. died in Balti-
more, Nd, on Tuesday, aged Sd years.
lishment in the Monumental City.
Deceased was related to State Senator
". I. Moore and Ssrgeant-at- Arms
Qujllen of the Senate. The remains
were brought here yesterday and inter
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Seven new cottages are being erected
at Rehohoth aud if the new. Queen
Anne's railroad gets through the resort
OF its history. Joseph Fuilmer. who
formerly kept tho restaurant at No. sos
Market street, in this city, is to have
chnrge Of the Hotel Henlopen during
the coming season.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
Death of George e. Dearborn.

George L. Dearborn, who was in the
piano business in this city and Phila-
delphia for several years, died Fri
day at his residence, No. GA North
Fifteenth street, Philadelphia, aged
72 years. lie was a native Of Kensing-
ton, N. H., but had lived in Philadsl-
phia for many years. He is survived
by widow and two daughters, both OF
whom are married.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

In Philadelphia on Friday Judge
Butler, sitting in the United States
district court. appointed Curtis Tilton
commissioner to distribute the $40, 600
realized from the recent sale of the
freight steamship City Of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Mrs Edward johnson of No. COL jack
son street fell down stairs at her home
Friday and broke her wrist, injured
her spine and almost had the scalp torn
was miraculous Dr.. Veasey attended
her Injuries. t0
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
DLEASE bear in mind the fact

DLEASE bear in mind the fact
that the " BEST or the
I" Standard in all lines COM
mands a fair price. Pure White
Lead is the standard. The brand
in margin is genuine. > 1t is the
best. Avoid those brands said to
be "just as good,'' offered for
|" less money and of $50 called
White Lead
rnVV. By using Pure White Lead TintK COL
FIX Pamphlet giving
= - valuable Of
styles combinations application
Intending
JOHN T. LEWIS BROS. CO.,
a3 South Front St., Philadelphia
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Special Correspondence OF Gazette ana journal
Cheswold, May TT. f. johnson,
member OF tile Regular Republican
State Committee, died this morning
at his home, near here. He was about
40 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13

Lips Drawn Together SO That They Look
Like the Clasp OF n Stool Purse--Jaws Set
SO That They Rival the Best Breed OF Bull
Pur--Favorite Words OF Smart Girl Chairs
which Combine Beauty and Deception.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-13
LOVING CUP FOR Mr.. BAYARD
Presented by the American So
ciety at London.
MANY NOTABLE GUESTS PRESENT
Mr.. Bayard Speaks For an Hour
In Response.

visibIy Affected by the Splendid Tribute
Ambassador Hay Among Those Present
He Receives Warm Welcome-Descrip-
tion of the Cup Given TO MIR. Bayard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
THERE MAY Be 4 PROTEST.
Shcrmaa's Call for the Resignation
Of an Official
QUESTION or CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
Members of Exccutive Ccmnsittc~ Of
bureau Ut American Republics
Confer With the Secretary.

Washington. March H. - Secretary
Sherman has called for the resignation Of
Clinton Furbish as director OF the bureau
OF American republics. and tho place IN to
be filled by the appointment Of Joseph
Smith Of Ohio. formerly state librarian.
Mr.. Kurdish will tender his resignation.
but tho conditions under which the change
is made have given rise to much talk In
the diplomatic corps. and some intimations
of q possible protest. Mir. Furnish was
appointed TO his position by President
Cleveland at the beginuug Of his admiuis.
uHtion. Last June Secretary Olucy called
a meeting OF the representatives OF Amcri-
can republics party to the agreement I'M
der which the bureau is conducted. and
the reorganization was effected.
Part OF the new plan was Il civil service
scheme by tho terms OF which no removals
OF employees OF the bureau were 70 be- added
without stated cause. and tho appoint :
rncnts were to be made under civil service
rules. In some quarters II Ia held that by
entering into this agreement aud rcorgau-
isation. tho United States has SURRENDERED
exclusive Jurisdiction over the director and
onployes OF the bureau. while on the othe,
hand. II ~ alleged that the action never
look such hnnl form as TO prevent tho
operation OF the act of congress- placinn
the eutirc bureau under tho control OF tn,
State Department. This afternoon Sucre-
tarv sherman received u call from ma
iorliv of tho executive committee of tn,
bureau. namely, Senior Romero. tho MeNi
can minister. Senior Andrade. the Venc.
zuelaa minister. and Senior Modonca, tn,
brazilian mnistcr. Their purpose was +,
discuss with the secretary tho proposed
change In the directorate OF the buroa,
and to endcavor TO arrive at an under.
standing as TO the actual status of tina,
official II was announced at the con.
clusion OF the conference that action III
the matter had been suspended by Sccro
tary sherman for day or two In which
time decision may be expected to b,
reached
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
THE PEACE TREATY.


mcnts To-day.
Washington, March 1.-THE senate
committee ON foreign relations to-
day authorized Chairman Davis to
report tho Anglo American treaty to
tho senate tomorrw. The treaty will be
amended us heretofore indicated.
Senator Daniel was the only senator who
was absent from today's session. Senators
Morgan and Mills opposed tho resolution
by their votes. The other members OF the
committee voted this time. as before. for
ratification. The meeting was continued
for only about an hour and half ana was
largely consumed with a discussion OF
miuor details OF the treaty. Senator Nor
gan reiterated Bis opposition to the agree
ment and again went into tho question At
some length. Tho amendments provide for
the submission OF all agreements for arbi.
tration between tho two countries ito The
senate M part Of tho treaty making pow
or OF this country for It's approval or dis
approval eliminate the supreme court AZ
q permanent tribunal Of arbitration ant
STRIKE out the provision agreeing upon Tia
king OF Sweden as umpire, Tho rhhirmut
wss also instructed by the committee u
press for early consideration OF the treaty
by the senate.
The committee agreed to recommend thu
confirmation OF Colonel Hay and General
Porter aH ambassadors TO Great Britain and
France respectively and Mr. White AZ nee
rotary of the American embassy In London
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Il. Il. Gushing. resident engineer OF tho
Southern Pacific. left for New Orleans last
night.
W. ". Wilson. general manager of the
Cult. Beaumont and Kansas city. was In
tho city yesterday.
s. II. Jones. travelling passenger agent
Of tho Chicago and Northwestern. is In the
city for few days
u. r. Darbysbire has been appointed
Southwestern freight md passenger agent,
with headquarters ut El fnso, Texas.
Richard Lord. traffic manager for Mo-
Fadden bros, was in the city yesterday.
He viii soon take trip north for Wis
iting spell.
Tho Texas and PGcinc has issued circu-
lars stating that X. II. Darlington has been
appointed Eastern freight and passenger
agent, with headquarters IN New York.
N. s. Medium. general manager. and
X. D. Yoakum. general freight and pas
seneer agent of the Houston East ana WesI
Texas have returned TO Houston from O
trip over the line.
Andy Palmer, conductor on the Houston
East and West Texas was wearing q
beautiful harp yesterday In honor OF st
patrick's day. or course. one OF his lady
friends made 1t for him.
The eastbound Southern Pacific was sew.
eral hours late yesterday morning. II
reached Houston over the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass going via Flatorla. froigh
wreck near Glidden caused the change o.
route. A train was made up In Houston fol
New Orleans.
There VIII be two sections Of train No
on the Houston Fast and West Texas 4
arrive this morning from Shreveport. Thu
first section VIII be a special train win
1875 excursionists en- route to Port Arihu
from points In Kansas. The second section
will be the -egular train.
A special train will arrive In Houston
this afternoon on the Southern Parifi
from the West with j, Kru,'schnitt. gen
eral manager. and J G. Stubbs, genera
traffic manager of the Southern Pacific
They will be accompanied by W. G. Val
Week. manager. aud J. T. Mail supcrin
tendent OF maintenance OF way. OF the At
| lantio system.
a Chicago spscia! says that promises
! made some time ago by the Southern Pa
| clfc to shippers at Galveston are now q
| be fulfilled and the road Is about to max,
| that point one OF its principal gulf ports
| II 10 announced that G. y. IIuntingto;
has made an offer OF 81 .00O,0O0 for tn,
| Galveston. La Porte and Houston road
running from Galveston 10 Houston. a dis
| lance OF nfty three miles and that the offel
| Will no accented
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
War stores From England.

London. March 17-Secret and rapld
preparations are now being made at Wool
wich and other military establishments of
great Britain. The chiefs OF the various
sarriscns have been ordered to prepare
details from the regiments available for
foreign service. number of large steam
ers have been chartered by tho govern
ment and have been ordered to embark
war stores at Woolwich for Malta
Trouble is expected at tho Cape of Good
Hope War stores are being rapidly for
Wearded there by all the oottle steamers.
which have been fitted with special maya
z,nes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
COMMITTEE DID NOT MEET.
Bay Shore Trouble Will BE Argued
10 Few Days.
KIRBY on EXTENSION or THE KAYSEE
VIII Not Build at Prcsent. hut Ex-
tensions Mny lie Made This Year.
Election of Officers.

II was expected that the committee APP
pointed to investigate matters In reference
to the settlement OF claims OF the Calves
ton. La Porte and Houston would meet
yesterday. but on account OF certain Inn
portant business matters. some Of the
members could not be present. and there
VIII not be meeting held for two or
three days. There is nothing new to re-
port. beyond what hus already been made
public by The Post. 1t seems to be the
general opinion of all concerned. including
the stockholders and creditors that Il would
be Tar better to let the road 70 TO MIR.
Huntington for the amount offered. than
allow 1t to continue at present by having tho
Indebtedness increased. As stated the Beau
mont Lumber company and l.. l.. Smith. a
railroad contractor, are the only ones who
are not willing to this. or course. II will
be left to the court to decide and 10 a fore
closure is ordered or the court should or
der sale of the road (Which II has RICH,
10 do at any time) then 1t is tho opinion
That tho amprrt realized by such sale
would fall far short OF the amount offered
still all parties would be compelled TO take
their pro rata, II mattered not whether they
hoid bonds or other notes Of Indebtedness
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
Commission RULINGS.

The following authorities have been Is
sued by the railroad commissions:
Austin. Texas. March il. iS9T.--In ap-
proNal OF joint application. submitted I'M
der No. IL of the Texas and New Orleans
Railroad company. authority is hereby
granted for the adoption of the following
rates In cents per 100 pounds for the trans
portation OF melons and vegetables. in car
loads aud less than car loads, from points
on the Gulf and Interstate railway TO points
located In he common point territory on
the following named lines.
leAas and New Orleans railroad, car
loads, TN cents. less than car loads, 20
cents. Austin and Norths esteru .allroai.
Galveston, Harrisburg and san Antonio
railway. Gulf Western Texas and Pacific
railway, Houston and Texas Central rail-
way. New York. Texas and Mexican rail-
way. Sabine and East Texas railway, Texas
Trunk railroad Houston East and West
Texas railway, Missouri, Kansas aud Texas
railway OF Texas. sherman. Shreveport and
Southern railway, st. Louis Southwestern
railway OF Texas. Tyler Soutbeastcsn rail-
way. Texas Midland railway, Waco aud
Northwestern railway, and San Antonio
and Arkansas Pass railway, car loads rs
cents. less than car loads. so cents
Rates to points in direrentlal territory
10 be made by adding to the rates above
authorized. on car load shipments. class G.
and less than car load shipments, fourth
lass dfiorcntials, as authorized in section
3 Of general tariff of class rates No. l.
issued by this commission July 16, 1895.
Effective March %. 1897.
In approval of joint application, sub
| United under No. LA Of the International
and Great Northern Railway company, au-
thority Is hereby granted for the adop-
| ton of tho following arrangement OF
| charges for the transportation of rope and
| Irvine IN miSoA car loads. minimum weight
| 10000 pounds per car. between points on
| the International and Cpeat Northern rail
rosd ana between points on tho Texas and
Pacific railroad, and between points on
tho International and Great Northern rail-
road and stations OH the Texas aud Pacific
railroad, st. Louis Southwestern railroad
of Texas and Tyler Southeastern railroad.
Tine actual weight Of each portion OF
such mixed shipment shall be charged for
at the authorized car load rate applica-
bic: provided. that In any case where the
total weight OF shipment does not amount
to the minimum herein prescribed the de-
fcency in weight shall be made up as Of
the lower rated articles.
Effective March 20. 1897.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Washington, March i7.Eaetern Texas
Generally fair. preoeied by showers in
northeastern portion, southerly winds:
warm n tho interior.
Montana Far, followed by showers n
northern portion: warmer In southern ana
eastern por' ions: northwcsteriy winds.
Wyoming-F Far. southerly winds.
colorado-General,y fair; variable WHO'S.
Internationally far, probably cool
er m western portion; variable " nds,
Kansas-Probab far; sothherly WINDS,
becoming variable.
North and South Dakota--Fairi winds
shifting 30 southeasterly: warmer.
Oklahoma and Indian Terriory-Threat-
ening. followed by fair weather; souiher-
" winds.
sou.herly winds.
Tennessee--Generally cloudy with ram;
east to south winds.
Kentucky- Threatening weather and
rain: southerly winds; warmer In eastern
port ton. .,. .,
Mississippi and ouisjana-Fair n south
ern mort ION. showers. followed ~ clearing
in northern norton. soutbcrly winds.
Aiahama-Fair near the coaF' showers
In the interior: warmer: southHly wnds
,;eoreia-Shnwcrs followed ny lar
weather: southeasterly winds; warmer
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
Appointments Not Made.

1t has been reported and was published
In certain papers that u. NJ. Undorhiil.
formerly auditor of tho Southern Pacific
at New Orleans. had been appointed as
general auditor for tho State railroad com.
mission. Post reporter called on Hon.
l.. J. Storey, one of the commissioners.
Yesterday TO ascertain IL such Il change had
been made. and was informed that there
had not been, but that MIR underhill had
been employed TO do some special work
ms an expert accountant. Mr.. Storey says
that the work of tho commission has been
so heavy of late that the regular officers
have not been able to do all tina work re-
Quired OF them. therefore they arc forced
to employ extra help on such occasions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
N'ihER AND FRIEND

TN, La, March lin the little
i nersamot a dcnlorable accident
= i night, which resulted in the
|looyer 'Hah ana Mrs shep-
\ Gsuat Tim Cooper and. his friend.
M Aian' were shooting at a mark
IN TX when Cooper's mother asked
y "a. sring the gun into the house.
|an S Mraid some accident might be-
NJ, ,,,, I'm Cooper started TO obey his
h ,sa une,icn, When. in passing
n AKA. ss'e the gun struck the post
hsa /, ',ysaafsea, the bullet striking
III MI saw the fatal accident and
sa, s saa sorrow fell TO the ground
(ea ar sse never reeainei conscious
es,d ro during the night.
PgatsS 0snei' the husband and father.
BIZ te, al rom the shock. and is now
h psns door, while young Tim ia
BEEN over the horrible result o.
esndllng of a gun,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

Interstate commerce law, which IL likely 70
result In the Indictment OF several prom
inent traffic officials. This special agent
managed TO worm himself into the conf
ucnce OF many OF the large shippers Of
dairy products in tho West by representing
that he was the agent Of fast freight
line. which had just been organized. and
that he was instructed TO not only meet
any cut rates by competing lines. but
to cut below them. on condition that no
was furnished positive proof that those
lines were cutting rates. The shippers fell
INTO the trap set for them, aud readily fur
nished conclusive evidence OF violations OF
the law by u number Of roads. The COM
innnications from railroads officials offer.
ma cut rates TO shippers have been photo
srsphed by the special agent who carried
a convenient kodak with him.
All this evidence will now be used by the
interstate commerce commission IN the
prosecution OF the parties accused OF hav-
Ing violated tho law.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
Election of Officers,

Major G. A. Quinlan, general manager
Il. w. Cave, treasurer and Captain J. NJ.
Texas Central. returned last night from
u visit to Austin. whore they attended a
meeting yesterday OF theAustin and North
western railway. At the meeting the fol-
lowing directors were elected; Thos. II.
Hubbard and |. q. Gates Of New York. q
a. Qulnlan, u. w. Cave and J. NJ. Lee OF
Houston. c. G. Gibbs of San Antonio and
a. n. Leitnnkcr OF Austin. The following
officers were elected for tho ensuing year;
Thos. II. Hubbard, president; A. N. Lett
maker. vice president and treasurer; u.
w. Cave, assistant treasurer at Houston
!, u. Gates. assistant treasurer at New
York. i. ]. LnMlcss. snrrntnrY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18

As soon as anything Is found needed
on the Houston and Texas Central. just
the requirements. 1t has been source OF
no little trouble to water and gas the
many trains which arrive at tho Graud
Central depot, MS the hose had to he
stretched over different tracks. The COM
pany Is now putting In new water and gas
pipes, the distance OF three blocks. to be
used for tho above purpose, These now
cral tracks no that II will be convenient
TO connect with them at any point when
a train has to BIZ watered or furnished with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
WOOL SCHEDULE.
Its Possible Pnssnc as nm Emergency
Mcnsurc.

It's Possible Pnssar as nm Emergency
Mcnsurc.
Washington. March IA proposition
TO enact tho wool schedule Of the new tar
m bin as an emergency measure to check
Tho heavy antcipatory importations OF
wool and wooden goods is being considered
nv the republican members of the ways ant
means committee and republican Leaders
ia both houses Of congress-, II this policy II
decided upon the schedule will be intro
ducod as Independent measures passed by
the house after short debate and sent u
the senate with the hope that u VIII b'
quickly passed by that course. II congreb'
has the tariff bill under confederation foi
two or three months, 1t II POSSIBLE thai
enough importatons Will have been mad'
In the meantime to deprive the govern
ment OF revenues from wool COR year o.
more after the new bill gocs into effect
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-03-18
gulf, Bcnumont nna Kansas city.

""if, brnuMont aud Kansas city.
Vice President and General Manager john
N'hy OF the Gulf. Beaumont and Kansas
City, has returned from Bcs,on. where he
has been for several weeks. lie was asked
yesterday II he intended to extend tho limo
north of kirbyville soon. He replied that
ut present no work as far ms extending
was concerned would be done. lie says tho
lumber business Is dead. anu IN this the
road depends for its earnings. SHOULD the
connection be made, as We hope. at Silsby
with the Texas. Louisiana and Eastern.
then our business would increase and we
would be In better shape TO build. We are
adding more cars and making many i'm.
provoments. but with the hard times and
tho lumber business being 80 dull. We
do not feel that we would be justified in
making improvements as far as extensions
are concerned. 1t 3 true that have pur-
chased forty five miles OF steel rails. but
We need that on repairs and few sidiugs
which we expect to put In"