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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
FOR DREDGING AND A JETTy.
Bids Received for Work on Three Della
ware Streams.

Bids Received for Work on Three DeIa-
ware Streams.
Bids were opened at United States
Engineer w. +, Smiths Office Tuestiay
for the construction OF brush and stone
jetty at the mouth of Mispillion River,
and for dredging in Appoquinimink,
smyrna and Mispillion Rivers. The
total amount available for the dreGg.
ing is sl4, 800, and for the ietty $3.50.
Tine bids were as follows:
For jetty-Benj jamin L. Collins, Mil
ford, brush, Sl.28; stone, S2.60 per
cubic yard; B. F. Sweeten g. Son,
Camden, N. j., brush. 81 20; stone,
S3 40; Delaware Construction Co.,
Wilmington, brush, sl.S0; stone, s3.
For dredging--Eagan g. Booman,
Charleston, S. c., Appoquinimink. 10
cents a cubic yard; Smyrna, IL cents
MispiIlion, Is cents: Daniel Constan-
tine, Baltimore. for all. 14.7 cents a
cubic yard f. c. Somers, Camden, N.
j.. 1873 cents; Chester I. Caller, Nor
folk, Va. ls3i cents: Delaware Con-
struction Co., II cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
DOpEh.


Special Correspondents of Gazette and journal
Dover. June IA. Officials of the First
National Bank have given customary 30
days notice required under the Ma
tional Banking act for as shareholders
meeting, and July lith has been
selected. An impression prevailed here
last week that the meeting was to be
neld tomorrow, June l4th. but this
was erroneous. 1t is probable that
some of the present board of directors
will resign and that the bank will be
reurRanizsd on iirmer basis than ever
Robberies are again the order here,
an on Friday night last another attempt
was made to enter the grocery store of
Mrs. Spicer on Loockerman street. The
thieves climbed TO the roof over the
porch but made such noise that Mr..
SpIcer's attention was attracted. He
saw two negroes working at one of the
shutters, threatened them and they
departed. MIR. Spicer says he can
recognize the thieves, but no arrests
have been made.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
N EHAHh.
NEW A Rh.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Jo

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Newark, June IA. The com menca-
ment of the Newark Academy, which
was held in the Delaware College ora
tory on Thursday evening, was we'll at
tended and highly creditable. Miss
Bertha Barber Singer delivered the salu-
tatory, which was entitled "America 8
Greeting to the Twentieth Century"
Other essays were as follows :Charity's g
Simplicity" Miss Jennie Elizabeth
Lavender Victories of Peace, - Gran
vile Norrall Eastburn; .'What Night
ia Thisf" Miss Eva Blanche Hayes;
devotion to Duty" Miss Deborah
Chambers Johnston; America" j.
Helfenstsin Mason "Out of the Har.
bor Into the Sea, Miss Mary McPike.
The valedictory, which was entitled
Arbitration, - was delivered by Harold
Knight Paxson. Principal j. d.
Jaquette presented the Diplomas, and
the Rev. Henry Baker, ID. d., made
tho annual address. Music was pro.
vided by Fell's Orchestra. The Rev.
+. g. MacSorley made the opening
prayer, and the Rev. Mr.. Vallandigham
pronounced the benediction, The next
academic year will begin on September
7th.
The commencement OF the Newark
High School. which was held in the
college oratory on Fridny evening, was
also we'll attended and interesting. The
essay of the salutatory, Miss Myrtle
Whiteman, was entitled "Time," and
that OF the valedictorian, Miss Louise
Station, was entitled 1.-The Influential
Model" Addresses wsre made ny
the Rev. +. @. MacSorley and Prof.
Manning.
The running horse Tyrone, owned by
Mrs. James McGuirk, had leg broken
last week. The animal became frighten.
ed and, making a quick turn, fell and
broke one of it's fore legs at the knee.
The injured limb was promptly set,
and the horse is expected to recover.
Amos Harkness and Miss Emma Mote
were quietly married on Wednesday
evening at the residence Of the BRIDES
uncle, jackson Mote, by the Rev. DR..
Vallandigham.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
! TREACHER0US ATTACK
British Officers and Native Soldiers in|
the Governments Employ Killed.
FIERCE FIGHT ON THE FRONTIER
Regular Troops Outnumbered 4
by ASsailants.

Bombay. India, June H.. "A Dispatch
from Simla, the residence of the Indian
government officials during the heated
periods of the year, announces serions'
trouble ON the northern frontier and
the massacre Of a number of British
otficera and native soldiers in the
governments employ.
From the particulars obtaiDable at
present it seems that two guns belongs
ing to Bombay mounted battery.
escorted by 300 men belonging to thsl
First Regiment of SiBhs and the First
Punjab Infantry, were treacherously
attacked in the Tochi Valley by large
force OF hostile natives. Is
The first report said that Col. Bunny.
two officers and % privates had been
killed, and that three officers and 252
men had been wounded. In addition,
numbers Of mules and, horses are re.
ported killed.
Indications are that the affair is more
than mere conflict with warlike
natives, and that the notorious MulIah
of Powindah is at the bottom Of the
trouble.
The latest advices are that political
officer, Mr.. MCGEE. was VISITING
Shirani with an escort of troops, when
he was attacked at Maiza by vastly
superior forces. The British troops were
compelled to retreat, and were followed
for several miles by overwhelming
numbers of the enemy. The fighting
was desperate. ALI the British officers
were severely wounded Capt Browne OF
the First Sikhs. son Of the lAts Sir
James Browne. and Lieut.. CrookshanIx
of the Royal Artillery, were killed. and
Surgeon Higginson. Lieut.. Hieginson
of the First Sikhs and Lieut.. Seaton-
Browne of the Puniab Infantry were
wounded.
The second dispatch does not mention
the death of Col. Bunny, but from the
fact that it says that Col. Gray, from
Miranshap, has taken command Of the
British force engaged il is Inferred that
Col. Bunny is also among tho dead, as
at first announced. - e
Simla, Hindostan. June l2. "A Pun
iab regiment has been ordered to pros
cead to the Tochi Valley, where s
British force of 300 men, escorting
political officer. Mr.. Gee. was recently
attacked by an overwhelming force OF
insurgent natives instigated by the
Mullah OF Powindah, notorious
fanatical priest. The telegraph line
leading to ths Tocbi Valley has been
cut off. Further hostilities are looked
for in the near future.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17

y = u :
DR.. Vedder paid tribute to the Eng
lish Baptists for the stand they took
for liberty. The Baptists claimed
liberty for all men and declared that all
prosecutions was Of the devil and DIR.
Velder held thar because the Baptist
forefathers stood for this principle it is
embodied in every English Constitu-
tion. The speaker referred to the fact
that Bupyan wrote "Grace Abound
ine'' and t'Holy War" in addition to
"Pilarim's Progress. He congratu-
lated the congregation on the possession
of the treasures and urged that they be
cherished as meinentoes OF one OF those
immortal men, not born to die-John
Bunyan-more than Baptist, Chris.
tian.
At Mr.. Briggs direction the congre-
gatian aross and joined in singing one
verse of America" and the meeting
ended with the beuediction pronounced
by the Rev. DIR. Marks.
After the meeting tbs people won't
forward TO see the gifts and Mr.. Bayard
held an informal yet pleasant reception
at the platform.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
CITY loan BIDS.

Estabrook & Co. of Iostou awarded the
Big Loan Tile small One Awarded to the
Equitable Gnarsn,ec g. Trust Co.
The finance committee of City Coun.
Gil and the Sinking Fund Commits.
Hioners opened bids at noon Tuesday at
the Office of City Treasurer Adams for
two city loans, ono of s75, 600 for money
to bs used by the Street and Sewer
Department, and SIS, 600 for new
crematory. The bids received were us
follows:
Rudolph Kleybolt & Co. of New York
City, SIS. 600 nt l05. 90 +; sl5, 900 ut 1Ol. 80.
Townsend Scott & Son of baltimore,
s37, 900 at l0G 70: s37, 100 at log. s;
slo, 600 at 101.
Edward 9 Jones of New York. SIS, 600
at 105. 1G
Q. II. White & Co. Of New York.
SO. 600 at l0I. 81: sl5, 900 at 1Ol. os.
Farson. Leach & Co. of New Ytrz,
s75 GO at l04. 775.
NJ. II. Hayes & Son Of Cleveland, o.,
$50, 600 at premium of 81. .054.
Eetabrook Il Co. of Boston, s75, 900
at 106. TO-
j.. u. Rollins & Son OF Boston, SIS, 900
at 107. 7.l3.
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co.
of Wilmington, s37, 200 at lU5. 90; S37, 100
ut lo5. 2G; Els, 600 at par. ,s
Il. II. Moore & Go. of this city,
$40, 600 at premium OF 81, 526.
II. l.. Evans ~ Co. of this city,
$40, 900 at los. w; SIS. 0t0 at lOl. 30.
Scott g. Go. Of this city, s75, 600 at
lob Al sl5, 900 at premium of sl1.
Equitable Guarantee ami Trust Co.
of this city, s76, 900 at q premium Of
81, G35, rate of log. 1S; sl5, 600 at a pre-
MUM OF s25S. Nef
Tho crematory loan was taken in
charge BY Councils finance COMMITTEES,
who, id half an hour awarded the loan
to the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Co., who offered premium of s25S.
The Sinking Fund Comm issioners 8
took the big loan In band and ut once
began figuring. E. Fl. Rollins & Son
OF Boston hid highest, 107. l3, but as
they specified gold bonds they were
considered ou, Of the question. Esta-
brook Il Go. of Boston, who bid log. 70,
came next The loan was awarded to
that firm.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Death OF Or. George Kerr edwards.

Special Correspondence of szetie and journal
New Castle, June 10. DIR. George
Kerr Edwards OF this city died at
Princeton College yesterday afternoon
soon after 2 O'Clock. When he left New
Castle last Friday, accompanied by DIR.
John j. Black, he stated that he wanted
to see his class once more. He WAS
given an ovation on his arrival at
Princeton, and on Saturday his condi-
tion seemed to be greatly improved and
Dr. Black returned home. DR.. Edwards,
on Saturday evening, sent the follow
ing telegram to his New Castle rela-
tives: Princeton won;I am happy" T"
When at bis class reunion on Saturday
evening, during a speech flor which he
was called upon, he said: II have
come back to Princeton to die. 1 want
to find my old roam IN East before IL is
torn down to make way for the library,
and when have found it / want to go
in and die thors. - On Sunday be
went to East and found his old room,
No. 3 Southeast, and spent the night
there. lie had been suffering greatly
from consumption lately, aud yesterday
morning was unable to rise. Yester.
day afternoon he passed away, happy
in the fulfilment of long en- ntertained
wish. Dr. Edwards, who was a mem
ber Of the class OF 'S9, was a most loyal
son Of '.Old Nassau and each year
found him back at com men cemept
season to visit old haunts and be
present at his class reunion. He was
born in Baltimore in September, 1866.
fter being graduated from Princeton
he entered the University of Pennsyl-
vania Medical, School, from which he
was graduated with high honors in
1882 lie was resident physician at
the Presbyterian Hospital, Philadel-
phia. and for Is months was it's chief
of staff. Subsequently he was a mem.
bsr Of the staff Of the Johns Hopkins
Hospital, Baltimore. After filling the
latter position for nearly year failing
health compelled HIM to resign, and be
went to Southern California. lie re-
turnd East six weeks ago, since which
time he had resided with his aunt,
Mrs. Mary Smith. in thisscity.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
EmhezzIer Kennedy Released

Philadelphia. Pa, June Is. 5.-Frnncis
W. Kennedy. at one time president OF
the Spring Garden National Bank, was
released from the Eastern Penitentiary
to-day. He was sentenced on Septem-l
ber 18th. 1891, TO 10 years. imprison-
ment, but his sentence was commuted
to seven years by President Cleveland.
This reduction, with l5 months off for
good behavior, made his time expire
to day. The charges to which Kennedy
pleaded guilty were making false entries
in the books of the bank, and false re-
turns to the comptroller of the cur.
rency. and the embezzlement OF
SlO0, 600 of the banks funds.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
stabbing ARRAY at harrington.

Special CORRESPONDENTS ot Gazette and journal
Harrington, June Is. "A serious stab
bing atfrsy. in which five tramPs
figured, took place hure last night. A
tramp who gave the name of Henry II.
Mexican entered box car near the sta
tion. He was treated as an interloper
by four other knights of the road"
latter set upon Mexican and beat him
him in seven places. DIR. Lewis dressed
to u Wilmington hospital McKean's
assalants made their escape.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Bnard Of Trade Hook,

President Lawton of the Board OF
Trade feels encouraged with the manner
ia which local business men are IN
terasting themselves in the board IS new
city book. which is being prepared by
Artist George Wolfe. In speaking
about the book. Mr.. Lawton remarked
that it would be valuable addition to
any library. Among other things, it
will contain birds eye view OF the
city from photograph taken a few
days ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Fatal steel corsets.

Bellaire. o.. June l4.-The lives Of
three young women were blotted out
last evening by lightning while they
wera on their way home from the
Methodist Church at Jacobsburg. 1t is
believed that the steel corsets worn by
the girls who we're killed were the
chief cause of their death, as their com
panion. Miss Bohring, who was only
stunned, wore none,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
4. NJ. c. a. field pay.

The y. M. G. A. field day will be
held at the Riverview grounds next
Saturday Thirteen events are on the
programme and 20 to 30 entries have
been received from Philadelphia With
the Wilmington participants a full list
Of interesting sports may be looked for.
The prizes will he displayed in j. 4.
Mullin & Sons window Un thursday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
The "Human Ostrich " Dead.

Kansas City, Mo-, June IA. Harry
Whallen, the Human Ostrich, I" who
was operated upon at the German Hos
pital ON Saturday and from whose
stomach the surgeon took two pockea
knives, three knife blades, three ouncea
of fine glass and tacks, nails, screws
and staples to the number of 70, died
Mt 2 O'Clock this morning as result OF
the operation. s.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Rurni schonl EIecIion.

At the recent rural school elections
the following clerks we're chosen Hare
Corner, Richard MHIloney; State Road,
Jamas McCallister; Bear, Joseph
Grimes; led Lion, Horny Silvers: /:
Christiana, William b. CurIinder.
Teachers not located should send in
their applications at once.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
A EATAL FIGHT.
Two Men Horribly Injured During Quar-
rel AhnuI CATTLE q -.

Two Men Horribly Injured During Quar-
rel About Cattle.
Shelbyville. In6., June 10. Ira Old
ham and Elmer Huffman. neian bors.
are dying, the result OF fierce fight.
Oldham had taken up several head OF
castle running at large. belonging to
Huffman, and the latter demanded the
release OF his stock and BATHS ensued.
Oldham's skull was crushed with a
stone, thrown by Huffman, who was
afterward assaulted by Andrew Oldham
with wagon wheel spoke. Andrew
Oldham has not bean captured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Dl.astrous Ru,,n,yay

While G. Reginald Van Trump was
arranging something about his carriage
in the Eleventh ward Sunday evening
the horse took fright and ran away. 1t
ran to Maryland avenue. where the car
riage collided with that Of George
Elliott, and then fell down an embank-
ment and the carriage was wrecked.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
saved a Boys Life.

The German steamship Sophie. which
arrived at this port last week mad on
board Greek lad. IA years of age,
whom the officers of the ship rescued
while in Constantinopla, from the
wrath of the Turks, who were about to
kill him. lie was made cabin boy on
the boat and will he retained in that
capacity, Ia jlsgg tEF
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Execution of pap.uelIa paaaro,.

Harrisburg, Pa, June IA. - Gov.
Hastings, to-day. fixed July 9th for
the execution of Panguella Dadaroi at
Philadelphia. 1t is customary for the
executive to allow condemned man GO
days to prepare for death, but Dadaroi's
Hastings decided that six weeks were
long enough for him.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
HoRRIsLE ACcIDENT AT SEA.
British Steamer sultan Lost on the Coast
of Africa.

of Africa.
Colombo, Island of Ceylon, June Is.
The British steamer Sultan, Capt.
Collins. bound from Joddah for Cal
cutta, with large number of Mecca;
pilgrims on beard. has foundered near
the Island of Socrata, 100 miles east Of
Cape Guardarfui. the eastern extremity
Of Africa.
Ten natives are drowned, but all the
crew OF the Sultan and the remainder
of the pilgrims have been landed here.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Death of u Jockey.

George Burk of New York, a jockey.
who had been living 10 this city for
some time, died on Saturday at No. sos
Market street. aged 80 years. He had
been sufferer for a year and a half OF
pulmonary consumption,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Thn. oa,urrh i. a Local Aneotlop

81 the nasal passages, is n fact established by
PHI ysiuiane. and this authority should carry more
weight than assertions uf Incompetent parties,
that catarrh is u blood affection. Ely's Cream
Balm is a local remedy, composed OF harmless
drug. twill cure catarrh Applied directly to
tue inllamed membrane, IL restores IL 10 its
healthy condition,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Resignation OF Cashier Hatemnn.

Dover, June 10. John II. Bateman
has resigned the position of cashier OF
tho First National Bank and been sue
ceeded by John S. Collins. bookkeeper
at the Farmers Bank. The position
pays 81, sou per year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Arrolnlrd to I.nstnn.

The Rev. Edward A. Mcyeigh has
been appointed successor TO Father Wal
dron Of Easton. Nd. He win leave
Wilmington on Saturday for his new
charge,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
Lnndslids AM switxerland.

Berne, Switzerland, June IL. = A
serious landslide has occurred near
Briee, of Valais. Part Of the forest
there and u number of buildings have
been buried. No loss of life is reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17
After "a Days Hard Work

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
II makes delicious drink, and relieves
fatigue and depression. A grateful tonic.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17

Mrs. Margaret l.. Assay of this city
has been granted an original widows
pension.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17

A Reproduction Oh Chair Used by the
author of "PiiGriin's Proaress," Fac
simiiie of the Writ Under Which He Was
Arrested anda Copy Of His Famons Book.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1897-06-17

Dover, June 15.-As rula the APP
poiutments to the bench, made yester-
day by Gov. Tunnel, give satisfaction
in this locality, the only disappoint.
ment being among the friends OF the
twu judges who are retired. This was
to be expected. however, as the polite
ians have been prepared for tha an.
nouncement for at least a weeE. and
some feel very sore.
Republicans about Dover say that
the appointments add strength to the
bench. They are exceedingly we'll
pleased with the selections. j. Ed
ward Addicks. Immediately after learn
ing Of the Governors chOics, tsle-
eraphed to j. Frank Alice. chairman
Of the Union Republican State Com
mittee. that in his opinion the appoint
ments are admirablr. These sentiments
are expressed on all sides. and by ttose
OF every shade OF political opinion.
Already there is considerable talk
about what effect the new courts and
thuse on the bench will have upon the
poIitics OF the State, especially whore
the judges exercise the appointing
mower. lr ia conceded that the Repub-
iican members will be accorded Just
share OF this class of patronage.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-16
RECOGNIZING THE PRESS.
Newspaper Men Given Social and Of
fetal Status at Washington.


In his recognition of the press as
part of official Washington the presi-
den, means to be thorough. A few
formal night receptions a. the White
House was given out. For the first
time the pre- 50 was includ-d with the
diplomatic corps, the judiciar,, the
congress and the army and navy and
marine corps. But the presidents
plan does not stop with the mere men,
ton of the press among the bodies to
be honored at the evening receptions.
Mr.. Porter, the secretary to the pre-i-
dent, is having prepared directory OF
the newspaper mel of Washington and
members of their families, on the same
plan as that compiled for members of
congress The Invitations to the press
will b. extended to wives and daught-
ers of newspaper men in the personal
form forwarded to other official guests.
This is not all of the innovation On
New Years day the president AMI the
wives receive at the White House.
The official bodies appear in a pre-
viously Announce d order, and are pre-
sented in sccordaoce with a carefully
arranged time schedule, begin ing like
this: IL M, the diplomatic corps;
lilo a. M, the judiciary corps; 11:2O
a. M, the congress.
The program for the approach and
presentation on New Years day has
not yet been given out. When publ
cation is made it will BE- foun1 that q
place in the line we'll up. toward the
head been assigned to the press.
This is something that vas not done
under any other administration.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-16
In a Bears Cave.

A farmer in tn > Catskills, says "the
Evening Telegraph" of Philadelphis,
has little daughter named r 18th, who
is five years. OLD. One day, the little
girl, chasing butterflies, lost her way
on the mountains. She wandered on,
weeping. Every now and then she
III nst led and cried ma att at top
into ID" darkness s, Ru4 Vas a a OS On k the
mo lntain. When her absence was dis
covered, her father and brothers
searched the fields and the woods near
by. Their search was fruitless, and,
returning, they called their neigh bors
to help them. Forty men and boys,
armed with shutguns ard rifles, and
carrying lanterns, readily answered.
They div ded themselves into squads
and an organized search, while Ian
TENS glove and danced like fire. flies,
and the woods echoed with cries of
'Rutb.''
When daylight came every nook and
gully was explored. They reached
the noun aintop a I'D descended on the
other side. Half way down they came
to a crevice 10 the rocks that wide ned
out Toto narrow cave, TIE roof OF
which was not more than three feet
high. The father got down in his
knees at the mouth of the cave and
listened, while the other men stood
silent, waiting.
RUTH Ruth.' he cried.
Distinctly he heard moan of an
swer, ard throwing himself prone he
crawled into the cave.
'Hurrah." yelled the farmers. She's
here: we've found her!'
The words were scarcely spoken,
when the head of a black bear was
poked out of the mouth of tie cave.
and with much snarliny and scratch
ing on the rock, the brute got out his
front legs and jumped from the cave.
The farmers, scared, .retreated a few
PAGES, but pulled themselves together.
and as the bear was fast shutting of,
shot him dead.
They returned to the opening in the
rookie, but could hear nothing, Ore
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-12-16

The board of trade of Louisville,
KY, has awakened to the Importance
OF the trade of Mexico, and upon in
vestigatioa has ascertained that our
sister republic is purcb asipg large
quantities of goods from England at
greater cost than similar articles of
Louisville m snufacture could be de-
livered. Tn, thing American manu-
facturers everywl ere can do is to aid all
in their power to bring about a recipro-
with Mexico.