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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

The Great Council uf Delaware. In
proved Older ri lied Men, viii meet ir
the Red Mems Hall. this city, on
"Wednesday evening, Gctuhnr 21th,
when reports will he received and now
members taken in. On Thursday tho
Great Council will consider general
businens
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Special Correspondence Of Gaaatte ani journal
Seaford, Oct. II. Dollar wheat has
been a great stimulus to the farmer in
this vicinity, ami has tontled to in,
crease the acreage planted from one.
third TO one half more than it has been
in former yearH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Special Correspondence II Gazette aud journal
Dover, Oct l4.--Joshua u. Deano
possesses an interesting houk, tho his.
tory of the Hubbard family, OF whicn
he is descendant The history dates
back to the year sG6, ana was written
by Warren Day. "Old Mother Hub.
bard originated in this Hubbard
family,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Chicago, Ill.,, Oct. l4.-,Iohn Peters,
who was shot last night by young
woman supposed to lie Florence
Gleason, died suon after he had been
removed to hospital. The girl, who
soon aster the shooting committed
suicide, was later identified as Sophia
klongsr. The tragedy resulted from a
lovers quarrel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
Cousular Appo,nt,n,uts

Washington, Oct. 10. The President,
to-day, appointed the following consuls
Of the United StHtea: John A, Baruas
OF Illinois. at Cologne, Germany !;
Leonard Is. Smith of Maine, at Curacao,
West Indies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Special correspondence of Gazette anu journal
Seaford, Oct. Il. Martin, tho IT,
years-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.
Boyer. fell from a chestnut tree, on
Tuesday, and broke an arm. The in
iured member was dressed by DIR. Viii.
linn Il. Haines
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
"alidale-nr.l lle-Ilona ons,, nn rho ricke,.

Dies Moines, Ia, Oct. l4.-Judge
Spurrier, in the Polk District Court.
mas decided the election ballot contest in
favor OF the "Mi6dle-of- the road"
porulists, and thoir candidates will 90
on the ballot. The Secretary of State
has certified the ballot 10 the county
auditors with the Peoples party ticket
iucludnd
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Mics Ida J. Cloud and Frank Nc.
Bride wore married last night week at
the home Of tie bride, No. 50i Orange
street, by the Rev. Asbury burke,
pastor of Brandywine Methadiat Episco-
pal Church. MIR. and Mrs Mcbride will
reside at No. li29 Brandywino street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

William L. Knowles, formerly of
Frederick, but now of Philadelphia,
has been appointed business manager
of the Peninsula Methudist MIR. Knowles
ia son-in-law Of the late Rev. j. L,
Bryan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

In tho suit Of George Il. Townsend
to recover 5000 from Joseph r. Caleb
of Newark, commission on the sale of a
farm, which was heard yesterday week,
Magistrate pritchett gave judgment IN
favor of the plaintiff for S120
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

the marriage Of Miss Mary 8. Belts,
daughter OF edward Belts, to Fnter
Wright Of Philadelphia, will taSe place
on Thursday October 2stn, at the
hrita'a home. No. 704 West street. 1t
will TO quiet welding, owing TO the
recent dsutn OF Mrs Belts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Richard LAWYER, aged 10 years, an
ertand hoy in the employ of William
Luvali in Second street market, while
cleaning block last week had the mis-
fortune TO stumble against knife,
which entered his leg, cutting a deep
gaah.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
Tatnall-srlir Inrftn,inn..

Mr.. aud Mrs Joseph Swift have
isaued Invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Frances Dorr
Swift, TO Henry Lea Tatnal, Jr., on
"Wednesday evening, October 9th, at
The Grove, No. ll03 Delaware avenue
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

First Lieutenant w. A. Wise, U. S.
A., who started from Washington for
New York at 10 O'Clock Thursday
morning to break the bicycle record for
the distance, arrived in this city in
good shane at Cos p. m. Thursday
lie was paced from I1avre de Grace to
Iron Hill, Md, by W. II. Holett of
the Wilmington Bicycle Club and from
Iron Hill to Wilmington by tandem
manned by b. Il. Mcdaniel and W. II.
Cooley.
He left this city at 6 80 o'clock and
was paced as far as Philadelphia by
W. X. Cooley and John II. Minnick
on tandem and W. X. Wier and Walter
d. Bush. DR., On single wheela.
When Lieut. Wise arrived hero he
was ia good condition and was hopeful
of breaking the record. lie was gratn
full to the wheelmen of Wilmington ior
tbs courteses shown him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Plans are being prepared for the
torpedohoat Stringham, which is to be
built by the Hurlap y Holingsworth
Co. Inc government has decided TO
have the torpedoboats painted green.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

correct Russian style and stylish rapuln
that my DC ila,a plata Or N tabs, and faart
sleeve caps give Lightly decorative appcal.
auCe.
The skirt presents the fashionable fan
back and comprises i've cores; the flare at
the bottom il moderate ard the decoration Of
velvet and gimp improves il. Velvet ribbon
may be disposed IN vertical or horizontal
rows il desired and on cloth braid will fire..
qlently form the most effective ornamental.
ton i'll plain o. fanciful disposal
The Buttrricli pattern is costume No. 9393;
6 sizes; bust measures, so to 40 inches; any
size 40 cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

John Peoples OF No. 2l9 Stroud street
had two fingers of his right hand cut
oil last Thursday at the works of the
Trump Bros, Machine Go. He was
attended by DIR. Joyce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
ALBANY snn,ra,nr,,,

Poratello, Idaho, Oct. Il. "A heavy
snowstorm, which began early yester-
day afternoon and lasted all night, has
swept over Southeastern Idaho. II
will do much damage, as much grain
is still out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Miss Mary +. Publ of No. o15 West
Seventh street had her hand badly
scalded Thursday morning by the over
turning OF kettle of Hteaming coffee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21
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TRitsS IN C0LLiSIOR.
Four Msn Killed, and Many Persons Badly
Injured,

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. II. The Toronto
express on the Canadian Pacific rail.
road, duo AZ Ottawa at L o'clock this
morning. cnllided with freight train
at Stit.sville at o'clock
An engineer, a mail clark and two
tramps were killed. and many persons
were seriously injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Stylish costumes arc those which show
pleasing combinationfol colals ard material.
Trimming is n necessity, if one would obey
the latest dicta Of fashion. and the arrange.
mont Of gamimre may lie elaborate or unob-
trustvc, as may suit the occasion or the
quality Of the materials used in the costume.
A beautiful combination Of chestnut brown
CLOTH silk and velvet was selected for The
costume illustrated, and frog ornaments and
gimp contribute effective decoration. The
Russian blouse Is made trim in effect by
the closely-fitting lining and the blonsc-front
Is shaped low in fancy outline to display the
yoke of tucked silk. The closing is made in
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Lieut.. Wise On Cyclic Trip From Wash
ln2tnn TO New York.

Now York, Oct. l5 FIRST Lieut.. W. A
Wise, U. y, A., arrived 10 this city at
s. 10 O'Clock tins morning, having riu
tlen on bicycle from Washington in
q hours and 80 minutes, Official time.
This breaks all records, the best pro-
vious time for the distance heing 80
hours, unofficial time. Lieut.. Wise
sail to-day that he felt in splendid
condition, and could easily repeat his
performance morrow, il necessary.
lie was paced by members of tho
New York Athletic Club during the
latter pa,t OF his journey.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-10-21

Josenh Richardson of Cecil county
was kicked by >horss recently, and
had leg broken.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Large Dividend 70 Alaska Improvement
Company stockhoiders

San Francisco. July 1.--Judge seaweIl
has rendered a decision which means the
distribution Of sioa.oao or more smong the
stockholders of the Alaska Improvement
Company. The decision was in a suit
brought by certain stockholders % secure
an accounting for the sale OF property
Of the corporation to the Alaska peck
ers' Association A committee was ap-
pointed in December OF las, year 10 in
vestigats the sale Of the properly Of the
company to the Alaska Packers Asso-
citation. In January the committee re
ported that the association hal offered
10 pay FOR the property $4,000 and for
certain merchandise on hand an adci-
iional s5s.o0o. 1t was represented that
tais was the best price obtainable. and
the sale was authorized at the agures
mentioned
The plaintins in the complaint alleged
that they had been made the victims
Of fraud and Misrepresentation. 1t was
charged that the real price paid for The
property was ssao.scl. and the difference
between that amount and the amounr
reported was said to have been misap-
propriated. The plaintiffs sued for their
share of the amount said 10 nave been
Incorporated.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
EVERYBODY GONG

Port Townsend. July 1.-Letters from
an sections OF the country are being re-
ceived here asking for Information rela-
tive to routes and rates to the Kiondyke
gold fields. In some Instances the re-
cipIcnts OF letters are requested to re-
turn the desired information by ;ele-
graph. II is a conservative estimate
TO say that In thirty days there will be
1870 men at the head Of Dyea route to
the gold fields. All on an average will
have 100 pounds 70 the man. and 1t makes
80 tons. which cannot be hauled on
sleds over the divide. but which must
be packed by experienced Indians a
distance OF fourteen miles over the sum
nit TO the lakes. This packing Is done
by from 70 10 Is Chilcat Indians. Thre,'
days are consumed in the -oand trip,
30 pounds being an average Indians
load II is easy to figure out tie tine
which viii be required TO land all the
freight on the lakes, from whence It can
he taken in canoes II the river Il open.
or on sleds II frozen, to the gold fields
As it will be impossible for all to get
their supplies over the summit this ssll,
the ensuing winter IS apt TO see 4 city
OF tents located al the head or Ives
inlet
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
Strikers on the Verge Of Marching
Against the Workers.
SHERIFF READY FOR BUSINESS
Three unndrsd Deputies swors to Protect
Allison Vines Near rittshurg- Bosrdsoi
Arbitration has Done Nothing

PittsburE July q Trouble. and much
Of il. seems 70 be in store al the Allison
mine three miles west OF cauonsburg
The men want to go 70 work. bu. are
afraid. They fear an invasion Of the
strikers, and do not want to be made
targets FOR The mob that Is liable at any
moment TO lose control OF itself.
The strikers we're to begin their mards
tonight. but a telegram from Brldg-ville
announces that owing to the heavy rains
Of last evening Il was decided 70 post
pone the trip until tomorrow. The men
are fully determined to carry ont their
threats Of making the march. They ex-
pect 70 start with go men and 10 be
reinforced with about the same number
from Brdseville and Toms Run the
men will start with several days ra IcI.s
and expect TO be in shape to watch tne
offending miners for several days
Sheriff Vernon Clark. OF Washington
county, Is fully prepared for any array
Of marching strikers that may invade
his domain. 1t is not generally kn.wn
that at O'Clock last night he had nearly
go deputies sworn IN who ars ava,lable
at any time. From the most reliable
information Il was learned thar they are
all ready with the requisite number
Of firearms and are prepared TO do bust
ress.
The miners who went 70 work today
are stricken with fear and anticipate
trouble. The Allison mines had % nea
at work until noon today when the
plant shut down in apparent anticipation
of trouble During the afternoon com
mittee from the Eneterprise laid them
visit The committee wanted to ind
out N-hat the situation was They decided
that the Enterprise would not work nm
der the present surroundings,
At committee meeting at the miners
headquarters in this city today the ques-
tion was discussed as 10 how Il w9uld
be possible to march body OF men to
stop the miners OF the New York and
Cleveland Coal Company from working.
1t was the general opinion that the mines
Of this company were iHpregnsble to at
tack because Of their geographical posi-
ton.
The expected meeting of the board Of
arbitration did not take place tonight
the absent members not reaching the
city AS soon as they arrive arrange
ments win be made for general meet
Ing of operators.
The situation among the strikers IN
this district is practically unchanged
The suspension is complete. with the ex-
ception Of the De Armitt mine, and
though considerable destitution and suf-
fering is reported among the strikers
and their families, the determination TO
fight it out is apparently as strong as
on the first day Of the strike
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
BOOKS CLOSED

San Francisco. July H.--The Alaska
Commercial Company has closed Is
books for the Excelsior. which will start
for 81. Nichaels on the esth Scores OF
psople hocked to the companys ONCE
today and sought to make up the 90
which the steamer can carry. A great
majority 90 from San Francisco, but q
number belong 10 the Interior Of the
state, which IS largely supplying recruits
Tor the Yukon This 800 is but a small
part Of the California army which Il
mastering FOR the advance. Thousands
In San Francisco long TO go hundreds
nave about made Up their minds 20 go.
and scores. and perhaps hundreds. will
20 this summer. majority taking the
juneau route. A great many VIII let The
season Tor travel close vtth a firm in
tentisn Of going in the spring.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
MINERS SUPPLIES.
which WIN Be Nssaea in the klonayAs.

Which WIN Be Needed in the Klondyke.
An important question TO those con-
templating trip to the Yukon is the
one OF necessary supplies. As;orians
daily ask the question Here is list
compiled by the Post-Intelligencer, fur
uished by miner just returned from
the Klondyke:
PROVISIONS.
Bacon. 200 pounds.
Flour. 500 pounds
Assorted dried fruits, $50 pounds.
Corn meal, 200 pounds
Rice. parched. 20 pounds.
Coffee, parched. 70 pounds.
Tea, 40 pounds,
Sugar. 75 pounds.
Beans, $50 pounds.
Condensed milk, case.
Assortment of evaporated vegetables
and meats.
CLOTHING.
Two suits of corduroy
Three pairs rubber boots.
Three pairs heavy shoes.
Two dozen heavy wooden socks.
One-half dozen woolen mitls.
Three pairs woolen gloves.
Three suits heavy underwear.
Two suits mackinaw.
Two hats.
Four heavy wooden shirts.
One heavy coat.
Three pairs Of heavy woolen blankets
The outfit win cost about $l75 Trans
portation. via steamer, to Klondyke $50
or via Juneau and Dyea $40. If by the
latter route, the carriage from salt water
to Lake L.inderman. a distance Of 81
miles, say one and one-half tons, al -
cents per pound, $3.50 Boat at Lake Lin
derman. $60. Miscellaneous. S25. Total,
$3.50.
Conservatively, that Is a fair estimate
OF the requirements Of a man who ex-
poets to- remain in the -ukon eighteen
months. There are several Incidental
expenses which might be curtailed to a
slight amount
In making purchases, it is well to OBJ
serve the suggestion that the very besi
articles that can be purchased are none
too good and will more than repay the
purchaser in the long run.
rrs-zr
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
GLOWING ACCOUNTS DENIED.

Toledo, O., July 2i.-Mr. and Mrs Claus
spellman. of Defiance, have just received
a letter from thler son Fred. who has
been in Alaska since last March. that
discredits the golden stories that have
been exciting the people OF the West
for several weeks Mr.. Spellman went to
Alaska from Montana last March. under
contract as prospector A number OF
men were in the party ana they will
return TO Montana this month Spellman
says there Is absolutely no truth in the
fabulous stories that come from Alaska
snd that the gold fields there are prac-
tically barren. He says there is 4 great
scarcity of food in that section. The
suffering there and the enormous amount
Of money necessary to ot paid to Sc
cure the barest nccssaris OF life. he says,
should deter any thinking man from Civ
ing the subject OF trip to that c6uh-
try = second thought
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
YUKON TRADING COMPANY.

Wilmington, Del. July p. The Yukon
Mining, Trading and Transportation Co.,
which was formed here last year, and
which is just completing final arrange
ments for explorations in the Yukon dis
trict win shortly put into effect a plan
which will solve the vexatous problem
of shortage Of supplies in the Yukon ter
ritory. In 1896, p. l. Packard. Of Port
land, Or who is interested in the COM
rany, went tc the Yukon district to To-
cate route from the coast 20 Testin
lake. the head of the navigable waters
Of the Yukon, upon which railway will
be built With the aid of Indllns he
located the pass leading direct from the
Tagu inlet on the Alaska coast to -estin
lake. This pass he learned was known
to only five white men In October last
year he returned and made his report
to his company and Immediately applied
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
ANOTHER EXPEDITION.

Cincinnati, July 2l.-At meeting he'll
here by number of well-known business
men. p. II. Wilson. a builder, was elected
and A. II. Thoburn. real estate M n.
secretary and treasurer Wilson says the
object OF the meeting was 10 organize
a company of 100 each to pay $1,000 and
proceed to San Francisco. purchase an
iron vessel of sufficient size to carry
men and provisions, which can be bought
for $4,000, and proceed 20 the Alaskan
gold fields, 1t is the purpose to hold the
vessel at the nearest point to the gold
fields for headquarters for the members
of the company and employees, An agree
ment was drawn up and twelve Of these
present signed it, each agreeing to the
payment of Sl0OO Others are being So
licited"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

lne 10 The north 10 Join her husband.
after q years absence. She Is called the
heroine OF the Yukon and Is knesn By
all 0id-tlmers. On board also viii IN.
s. r. Weston OF the Post-fntsiligencer,
who Will take with him dozen carrier
pigeons Mr. Weston viii come hack
on the Portland and will let Hy the pig.
cons at varying distances. 50 that the
latest news from Klondyke will reach the
Post-Intelliger and Associated Press sew
cral days before the ships arrival
At ST. NlchAcls the Poriiand's passen-
gers aud freight Will be transferred to
the river steamers for the 200 mile trip
10 Dawson city.
Next Friday the +. {. s. s. c. CO.
steamer Queen viii leave Seattle for ia,
neau and Dysa- She will have a fun
llst Of people who win 20 into the Klon-
dyke overland.
On Sunday the Mexico will sail for tn
same pcln', and har acconroc a.iors n-e
al engaged
Tomorrow the Steamer Islander zoss
from Victoria 10 Dyea and skagaway
bay. and he conpany's representative
here says she will have al she can carry
Today deal was about cleosed for
The purchase Of the steamers Eliza An
derzon and ~ X Meryin. sound boats.
which win be upt on the route II looks
as though daily service to the north
would soon be reality.
A an Incident OF the great excitement
here. special meeting OF the city coun-
cil was held today to take action con-
ecrnlng the necessity OF raising the pay
o. policemen 50 many officers have re-
signed to 10 north that the department
II badly crippled and 1t has been found
impossible to get men to take their
places et present wages The Ere de-
rartment has also los, several men.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
ONLY AMERICAN SHIPS.

Washington, July 1.-The rush OF min
ers. supplies and goods to the Alaska
gold fields Is expected al the treasury
department to give Increased employment
TO American vessels on the Pacific coast.
The trade between the United States
and Alaska is restricted by law to Amer
lean vessels. and the department has no
authority to make any exceptions or
grant any privileges to foreign vessels.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
COAL MOVED.

Blueheld, W. Va, July a-ovsr 100
cars of coal were shipped through here
last night Twenty-Five guards passed
through today to guard the bridges and
ether property for the Norfolk and West
ein Railroad Company in clinch valley,
AT Toms Creek non-rnion men are re-
ported to hava been fired upon by strik-
ers, several being reported wolnaed,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22

FOR charters in Alaska, British Columbia
and Canada, all of which were granted
last spring. AS an encouragement to
the enterprise. British Columbia meee
the company a grant n 5lS acres Of
land 70 the mile Of railway built, n all
e50.O0 acres.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
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THE ELDER ADDED.

Portland. Or. July 21.-The efforts CT
the Portland merchants TO establish a
steamer line to Alaska are bearing fruit
have been made for the
sailing Of the o. r & y. steamer George
w. Elder July 80. The Elder will carry
both freight and passengers and will so
direct TO Alaska, not touching at the
Sound points.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
THE MAZAMAs.

Tacoma, July 21-rhe main party OF
Mazamas left the city yesterday morning.
bound for Mount Rainier, Individual par
ties have preceded them AMI others ;lre
expected to follow during the week, maxi
ing the party the largest that has ever at
tempted a similar climb in the United
Safes. The expedition is especially Well
equipped for scientific Investigations, anl
is fully prepared for hellograph and fire
signals and carrier pigeon communica-
ton.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-07-22
HUNDREDS LEAVING SEATTLE.
City Council Has to Raise Pay of the
Police to Keep Them.

Seattle, July 9l-Tomorrow at noon the
steamship Portland, OF the N. a. T. and
T. Co. leaves Seattle for st, AhchGels
with her passenger accommodations tax
ed to the limit and with a fun cargo o.
provisions Among the Portlands pas
stngors viii be Ex-Governor McGraw,
General E. NJ. Carr prominent attor-
ney. and Captain Ballet, once a great
college football man. Mrs. J. D. Barnes,
who was the first white woman to go
north into the Yukon basin by the way
of Dyea, the overland route, is return