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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Metallic Circulation OF the United States.
The following interesting comparison
OF population and amount of gold and
silver in circulation 10 this country in
the years 1878 and 1896 is published by
the Bankers Magazine;
The metallic circulation, IS tabu-
lated by the Director Of the Mint,
shows that from 1873 to 1896 the popu-
lation Of the United States increased
from Al, GIT. 600 to II, 800, 600 and the
stock of gold coin and bullion grew
from s135, 600, 600 to $500, 600 00O; the
silver stock rose from So, l49, 305 to
s629. 72s, OIL.
The gain in the metallic money per
inhabitant was from 90. % gold in 1878
TO IS. 40 In 1896, the increase in silver
for like period being from fifteen
cents to IS. 81. tine total metallic stock
per head rising from s. SO in 1878 to
sl7.2l in 1896.
Tho stock of gold reached it's highest
point-s705. SlS, S55-in 1888. In 1890 it
was $685.. 563, 029, and 10 the year fol-
lowing the enactment Of the Sherman
silver law fell of almost $50, 600, 600.
The total supply of both gold and
silver in 1873 was only Sal, 140, 305
against 81, 228, 326, OBS in 1896. While
the population has not doubled In the
period alluded TO, the metallic money
of the country is now almost nine times
as great as il was in 1873 In 1873 the
metallic stock OF the United States,
the principal European nations and
Australia was: Gold, 81, 209, 800, 000 !;
silver, 81, 057, 685, 600. BY 1896 the gold
stock had increased to So. sos, 700, 600
and the silver TO 81, 1872, 300 600; this
shows that in these countries the rela-
tive gain in gold was much greater
than the silver. II the oriental nations
and all other countries are included the
total metallic money in 1896 was: Gold,
S4, l43, 100, 600; silver. "a, 1916, 800, 00U.
Hawaii has the largest per capita
circulation OF gold, sac; the largest
circulation of silver per inhabitant ia
s63. 6S in the Straits Settlements.
Referring to this interesting and sug-
gestive statement, the weekly letter oil
Hamilton & Co. of Baltimore recalls
that during the late presidential cam
paign it was persistently asserted "thai
the amount OF money in circulation
had not kept pace with the increase IN
population. This was OF course denied
by those acquainted with the facts an1
who did not choose to deliberately per
vert them for political ends. and was
shown to be not only fallacious blu
utterly false. and it will be seen from
the above figures, which are oiilc ial
not taking into calculation the largi
amount of paper money added to thu
circulation, what an enormous in.
crease 10 the metallic money of tn
country there has been since 1877
when it is claimed silver was de
monetizod) as compared with tn
growth of population from that year t,
the present time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
sr4sDISG COMMITTEES.
Announced by supreme Commander p. u.
Ayurs of tho l. %. II. G.


Aynrs of thu l. %. II. c.
Supreme Commander Peter B. Ayars
OF the l.. o. r. T.. announces the fol,
lowing standing committees for the
ensuing year:
Lsws-H. @. Shaefer. Maryland.
chairman: Charles II. Geissler, Penn
sylvaniR; Samuel Dodd. New Jersey
". q. Scott aud L. II. johnson, Della
ware.
Appeals and Grievances - Adolph
Grant, Pennsylvania, chairman Charles
NayIor and NJ. Shoemaker, Pennsy lgania
$. S. Weaver. New Jersey ii. q.
llettew, Delaware.
Finance and Mileage-II. L. George.
Delaware. chairman; J. u. MigeUt. w.
j. Edmond and Il. u. Cox, pennsyl-
yania; DR.. @. S. Parker, Maryland.
rrinting--L. %. Conner, Maryland,
chairman; George II. Taylor. Della.
ware; j. ID. Courier, New Jersey.
Reports OF Grand and Subordinate
Councils-C. II. Ellis. Jr., New Jersey,
chairman; William Randall, PennByl.
vania: ii. i. Aclley, New Jersey.
The following deputies have also beer
announced:
Deputy for New Yorls--Dr. Charles
Seymour, Binghampton, n. Y.
Deputy for Virginia - Joseph II.
Shepherd, Richmond, Va.
Deputies for Conclavaa Daughters.
i. O. II. CHEW Jersey, b. Mellor,
Camden; Maryland, @. L. Shannhan,
Baltimore: Pennsylvania, Charles +.
Goissler, Philadelphia; Delaware. T.
| j, Sullivan, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
The carr before the Horse.

A Gold Democrat who voted for Me-
Kinlsy-and there are thousands Of his
fellows throughout the country-writes
to the New York Times detailing his
disgust at the course now being pur-
sued BY the administration. Among
other things he says:
The President has got his political
cart before his horse. The first thing
should have been 10 settle the money
question. Vague promises TO refer the
subject to commission some time in
the future, or to make an effort by tho
peripatetic diplomats reueutIy ap-
pointed to secure bimetnllisni. will not
10. As an Intelligent man, Mr.. McKin-
ley ought to know that there ia about
as much chance to revive the institu-
tions Of the Dark Ages as to restore sill
YER as money standard among tho en-
lightened nations Of the world. II the
gold standard Is right, why not say so,
and no longer pursue this ienis fatuus
Of double standard by international
agreemeutg When there was surplus
in the Treasury and the Democrats were
trying their hand at the tariff business,
to reduce the revenues, they were told
by the Republicans, Mr.. Mckinley
among them, that by reduction of tho
rates the revenues would be Increased
and the surplus enlarged. This was
true, and the converse is also true: An
increase in the duties will diminish the
| revenues. l see but one result from the
Presidents mistaken policy--mure bond
Issues and popular reaction that will
swamp his administration and send a
Congress in 1888 controlled by the Wild
eye Populist and free-Bilver advocate.
These are the views OF thousands OF
Republicans who believe in sound
money, az well as OF the many Demo
Gratis who voted for Mckinley on this
issue. But the latter has taken the re-
sponsibility Of ignoring tue question en-
tirely. Let US hope. however, that the
evil OF "wild-eyed Pupulist" Con
gress will not be the result OF McKin.
ley's mistaken policy. On the contrary,
we should labor for Congress- that
will uphold the honor and credit of the
country by wise financial legislation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

The first large load of rock for the
new hreakwater at the entrance to
Delaware Bay was dumped there Tues.
day by the contractors, Hughes bros.
& Bangs There is no appropriation
now available for the work, the Sundry
Civil bill not got having heen passed
by Congress-. but the contractors will
60 ahead with the work. expecting
that their money will come in due
time. The amount of material dumped
yesterday was QUO tons aud number
Of large loads Of about similar size will
he dumped each day from now on.
The contractors have placed sigma
bearing red lantern OH what will be
the upper end OF the Breakwater.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

The paper on 1.-THE Coming and
Going of Birds" read by Walter D.
Bush to the Delaware Society of Nat
ural History Monday, uwelt forcibly
and intelligently upon wholesome
subject. Among other things he said:
Before closing, one word in protest
against the custom now declining, am
glad to say, of using for personal adorn-
mont these little creatures, whose very
helpless innocence and beauty should
protect them against the cruel brutality
OF fashion, to satisfy whose whims hun.
dreds of thousands Of the most beauti-
full and useful Of them have been de-
stroyed. Ladies', for the sake of gentle
woinanhood and mercy, do all you can
to discourage and eradicate the unfor-
tunate taste which bids fair to exter.
inmate one of the most beautiful OF di-
vine gifts to earth, the wearing OF
whose plumage could add nothing to
the perfection Of that other divine gift,
yourselves. -
To endeayor to dissaude fair woman
from INDUCING in what she considers
an addition to personal adornment is
an almost hopeless task, but it ia to be
hoped that tho words Of Mr.. Bush, and
of Others who have earnestly entered
upon the game campaign. will have
proper effect, There is no doubt thai
the headgear Of women would be just
as stunning and attractive IL birds wert
omitted from the regulation trimmings
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

New York, May 3. "A. L. French,
who is accused of having, on February
Let last, at Williamsport, Pa, estab.
liHhed private express for tho con-
yeyance of letters and packages over the
post routes in violation Of tho revised
statutes, was to-day arrested by United
States Deputy Marshal McCarty al
Newburg, N. Y. The complaint upon
which the arrest was made was sworn
out by Hugh j. German, postoliics in
spector at Philadelphia. French
hiding place was discovered by the
postmaster at Newburg. Tho prisoner
was brought to this city for examina.
tim
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
The Treasury figures for Arr,l sho,

The Treasury figures for April show
a surplus of about $1,000. 0O0. and the
deficit for the fiscal year ending june
30th next is only S33, 900. 900 to date,
and may be wiped out entirely before
the last day. The existing net cash
balance in the Treasury, above the gold
reserve. is sl2S. 900, 000 A more state
ment OF these facts, the New York Even
ing Post says, shows the folly Of NOV.
ing heaven and earth, putting businesu
on tho rack, and turning the country
over to the Democrats, all for tho pro.
fessed purpose OF getting money into q
Treasury which already nus too much.
IF Congress, it continues, would
take steps to settle tho currency ques
ton by assuring the gold standard, II
could let tho revenue take care of itsolI
for two years with perfect safety. II
the Wilson bill, then given tho fail
trial, which it has not yet had, did moi
produce sufficient revenue, addtiona
taxes could be laid. But the presen
Dingley remedy is only inflaming tn,
disease. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Special DlSnatra to Ev"rs TcYeuius.
Dover, May 8. Late on Monday night
Harry Stout and Ernest King, lads with
pugiiiatic proclivities, strolled into
minutes. Several persons were In the
hall, but siuce the To was friendly
cussed yesterday by several members Of
the Legislature, two or three of whom
we're present wher tho sparring was
in progress, and it was generally AGREED
that nothing,of the kind would BIO per-
United again.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
CHRISTIAN EsDEAroR UNION.
Annual MeHting IN 81. .Paui's Church-oi
ficers Elected.

ficers Elected.
The Wilmington Christian Endeavor
Union held its annual meeting Monday
evening in the lecture, room of ST.
Paul's NJ. L. Church. The room was
decorated with tue society's cuors, red
and white, and with the etars and
stripes Harry j. Guthrie led the
singing and j. II. Burns conducted
devotional exercises. G. W. Williams
of st. paul's Society delivered the
address Of welcome. General Secretary
Il. w. Lang of the Young Mons Chris.
tian Association, spoke of 1.-THE Young
Man and the Y. Prs. @. H., and the
Rev. W. L. s. Murray, d. D., dis.
cussed Pastor and Young People
Their Relations. - Ii was reported
that Wilmington has s3 societies with
an active membership of Lace. A com.
muhication was read from Senator Gray
in regard TO the bar at the Capitol, in
the removal of which the society had
been Interested.
Tho election of officers resulted az
follows: President, g. A. Cline; Vice
President, Miss Anna T. Lincoln; Cor.
responding Secretary, j. ii. Burns
Recording Secretary, NJ. ii. Hurley
Treasurer, L. j. Hardcastle; Musical
Director, II. j. Guthrie; Advisory
Board Of Pastors, tho Rev. Ezra
Tinker, tho Rev o. D. Robinson, the
Rev. W. A. Wsliing, the Rev. W. +.
Lewis, tho Rev. g. +. Hendricks, the
Rev. G. A. Wolfe, the Rev. W. II.
Guy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

The Supreme Court at Ottawa, On.
tario, has decided "that q loan or
woman who leaves Canada to go to tho
United States for divorce, without in
tending tolive there, afterwards marry.
ing and returning to Canada, can be
prosecuted for hisamy." How would
1t do for the Supreme Court of the
United States to decide that man or
woman going from one State to another
for divorce, and after procuring it re-
turning to the State Of original resi-
dence and remurrying, shall be guilty
of bigamy and subject to prosecution
accordingly? This might tend to pro.
vent mismated couples in other States
from asking the Legislature Of Della.
ware to unite their calling matrimonial
knots.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
Colonel Henry Henry A. du Point, ac.

Colonel Henry Henry A. du Pont &C.
cording to a special dispatch from our
Washington correspondent, printed on
another page of this issue, has been
selected by the administration for the
post of dispenser of Federal patronage
in Delaware. This is an assurance that
none but good men will pass muster,
but the position is one beset by &c
many difficulties ard embarrassment
that Colonel du Pont will justly receive
tho commiseration of all his sincere
friends.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

With reference to the appointment by
President Mckinley Of Edward G.
Bradford of this city as Federal Judge
for the district of Delaware, Prof. John
b. Moore of Columbia University, New
York City, a wellknown and talented
Delawarean, writes as follows to the
New York Evening Post:
In some OF the notices which appeared
IN yesterdays newspapers. Edward G..
bradford, VINO has been nominated for
the Office of United States Judge for
the district of Delaware, evidantly was
confused with his father, the late
Judge Edward q. Bradford, who flied
for years the place for which his son
has now been chosen. The latter 10 a
comparatively young man, and is in the
prime Of his powers. That his appoint
ment is distasteful to the Addicks men
Is quite probable; for. though a Re
publican of the Htrictest sect land in
that regard at variance with the
writerl, he has refused to countensnCe
what goes by tho name of Audicksism.
Ii is not probable, however, that that
circumstance will defeat his confrma-
ton. From an acquaintance with Mr..
Bradford of nearly twenty years, during
some of which | had exceptional op,
portunities for observing his qualities
of mind and character, l do not hest
tate to say that President Mckinley
will not make better judicial appoint
ment. Possessed to an extraordinary
degree of the faculty OF legal reasoning
he mas devoted his life to the study anC
practice of his profession, not as mer,
means of getting money Though hi
rewards have been such a5 TO make his
acceptance of iudgeship a pecunlar,
sacriticel, but as an end in itself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
- -
Death OF Admiral Meade,

Washington, May !. Admiral Meade,
retired, U. S. NJ, who has been il! in
Washington for three weeiss. died TO-
day at DIR. Johnson's private SAM
tarisin. There were present DR.. John.
sou and Wales. Mrs. Meade and MisR
Patterson, at who1e house Admiral
Meade was taken sick.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
$3.50

Every scam is silk sewed-the suits
are right and good. Six styles. All
nave double-breasted jacket.
Atwood navy-hlue Suits for boys
of Z to 10, at SO.
WASHABLE SUITS
Careful mothers are not waiting
for hot weather to come. They
are buying hot-weather clothes for
the boy now.
Three interesting lots of wash
able suits
Sl.S5-Al.linen suits in good color. For
. boys of 3 to IL,
s2.5O--Suits Of fine English Cottons; most
~ blue, with red or white stripes; the
navy blue drill collar trimmed with four
hnlt-inch bands Of red or white. For
ages 3 to IL.
sj-Handsoine suite of pique- white, pink,
or tam trimmed with silk soutaebe..
Some Of the white suits have over
collar Of pink and light blue; the tan
suits, collar Of light blue. For ages 3
to 10.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Bridserille, May 4.--Shipment was
made to-day of carload uf corn which
was contributed by residents of this
town and vicinity to the famine
sufferers of India. The railroad and
steamship companies make no charge
for transportation. On either side OF
the car in large letters was the follow
ing: Corn for the famine sufferers OF
India. contributed by the residents OF
Bridgevlle, Del, and vicinity"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
Presidential, apro,ntmsn,..

Washington, May 4. The President,
to-day, sent TO the Senate the following
nominations: Webster Davis of Mis-
souri,, to be assistant Secretary of the
Interior; Lieutenant. Colonel William
Horny Forwood, deputy surgeon.
general, to be colonel and assistant
surgeon.general; also, other army pro.
motions,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
European Question settled for Travellers.

The Anchor Line, one of the Oldest
and most popular lines 10 tho Atlantic
passenger business. has Just issued
handsomely illustrated book of tours,
giving in detail, "Where to Go, What 10
See, and How" covering all points Of
interest to tourists in England, Scot.
land, Ireland and the Continent. BY
far the best opportunity of viewing the
most grand and beautiful scenery Is
afforded by the Anchor Line route to
Glasgow, notably the Giants Cauae-
way, ono OF the greatest and grandest
works of nature. Eyary person inter-
ested in travel will find valuable infor-
nation and instruction in the Anchor
Line Book OF Tours, which can be had
free upon request to Henderson
brothers, general agents. Z Bowling
Green, New York, or from the local
| agents here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Senator Elkins is quoted in an inter
view as saying that wages must como
down." tho wages Of coal miners being
included in the general application.
And yet tho Ding!ev Tariff bill pro.
poses to nearly double the tariff on
coal. Why is it that thore should bs a
suggestion OF wage reductions on the
very eYo OF 4 material increase in the
rate of tariff taxation?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

In 1893 tho steamship Redruth ami
ths bark Ammonia collided in the Della
ware Bay. A decree against Cory &
Sons, owners of the Redruth, which
was entered In tho district court,
Philadelphia, has been affirmed by
Judge Dallas 10 the court of appeals.
The award against Cory & Sons is for
$40, iG5, Is with costs,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
Death of Edward Parker burton.

Edward Parker Burton died at his
residence, No 216 School lane, Ger
mantown, aged 60 years. lie was u
grandson of Gov. William Burton of
this State MIR. Burton was in the
lumber business. He was a momhor OF
the Sons Of Delaware. His wife and
three children survive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Bishop Coleman will tomorrow
participate in this celebration in BOSTON
of the Tooth anniversary of the con.
seoratioa of the Rt. Rev. Edward BBus,
first bishop of Massachusetts. That
evening Bishop Coleman will preach a
commemorative sermon at Newbury-
port, OF which parish Bishop Bass Was
rector for many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
msn.o Ilvs.siory buIldIue, ruunIug bacl,

mense fivs-story building, running back
200 feet. 81
Az soon as thn Gre attacked the Jen
kins and Horne buil5inga several
streams OF water were tunred on them,
but it had no effect. The flames from
tho burning oil in tho Jenkins build.
ing rolled Oh aud In five minutes the
two beautiful Horne buildings were
burning briskly. TIE firemon then left
the jenkins building to it's fate and
used their efforts to save the Horne
buildings. All the streams OF winter
that could be summoned wefe turned
on these buildings, but they were soon
ono mass OF fire. Tho fire department
then turned its attention to the sur.
rounding buildings, but tho firs ragged
towards all sides.
at O'Clock tho fire was finally mas
tered, hut was still burning with in.
tehse fury within the limits OF the
blocks bounded by Fifth and Sixth
streets cast and west and liberty and
Penn avenues north anu south.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06
SUSSEX COUNTY MYSTERY
Corpse Of a Man Found Floating in the
NantieOke River Near SeafOrd.
THE DECEASED'S LIFE INSURED
Indications That He Was Killed
by Arsenic.
special Correspondents q liaaotlo and Journal

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Beafurtl, April 30--while rowing on
the Nanticokc River, yesterday, an
oystefman saw tho body OF man
fiouting face downward. with tho tide.
lie put line to the body and. having
secured 1t, turned the course OF his
craft about and atartel for the landing,
where tho corpse was hauled ashore.
Upon investigation the dead man
proved TO be Robert Chase. 20 years
old. He was dressAd in suit of Dark
clothes, but was without his hat.
| There were no marks of external
| violeIce upon the body. and the
autorities at first were inclined TO be-
lieve that it was q case OF drowning.
Coroner johnson commenced an in
| quest, when intimati1ns of murder
were received. Tho coroner was told
| that ChaHe's life had been insured for
several thousand dollars, and IL was
| hinted that he had died OF araouiral
poisoning. This led TO closer inquiry
and upon tho removal OF the stomach
evidence which supported the murder
theory was found.
The Inquest was resumed this morn.
ing. A physician who had examined
the body testified that thoro was no
water in the lungs or stomach and that
| the heart was normal. 1t was ascer,
tanned that Chase's lifo had been in
snred for $3.50. The Jury postponed
rendering verdict and adjourned to
meet at the call OF the coroner.
Seaford, May 1.-The father oil
Robert Chase, Jr., whose body was
found in the Nanticoke River ON
Thursday, says the young mans lifr
was insured in the Prudential Co. al
Wilmington, but the policy only calls
for 1854.
Young Chase left his home early OF
the morning OF April 22d TO chup wuoC
in his fathers peach orchard. lie die
not return, and the next day his fathel
took some hunting dogs and went Il
look for him in tine swamps along thu
Nanticoke. Tho father heard nothing
more of him until his body was picket
up by an oysterman.
Young Chase was ia love with
Martha Walter, who had been making
her home at his fathers house. lii
father admonished him not to pay suci
marked attention to the girl, aud hi
mother says she also told him he wa
too young TO we'd Martha. The cir
was 10 the company of young Chas
the night before his disappearance apt
spent the remainder OF the night a
the house OF neighbor.
The attorney general has cent tn
young mans stomach to Chemist, Vol
of Delaware College for analysis il
order to discover il there is ground 70
the suspicion that Chase was poisoned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

BY fall from the Baltimore ~ Ohio
railroad bridge at Silverhron,, Sunday
night, Julius Myers, aged q years, OF
No. 2i0G West Second etraeS, was
seriously injured. Although no homes
are hroken tho child 10 injured in.
ternally.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

Now York, May 4. --Dazian e. Bur.
chell Bros. manufacturers of umbrellas,
No. 442 Broadway, have assigned.
Liabilities, $40, 000 assets, s22, 600.
The firm has been in business for three
yenrg,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-05-06

The now Congressional Library at
Washington is Justly declared tins most
magnificent building in the world. Its
inlerior il a marvel Of beauty.