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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
COAST DEFENCE FLEEE


Cruisers Yankee and Prairie and Monitor
Nahant Being Made Ready to Join II.
New York, May 3.-At the Navy
Yard hero to-day, the mechanics and
other workmen were instructed to hurry
to finish the alterations and improve
mentH on tho auxiliary cruisers Yankee
and Prairie. From all appearances tho
Yankee will be abba to sail Thursday,
but the piairie will scarcely be ready
before Saturday.
The monitor Nahant has bad her
new wooden deck covering completed
and men arc now at work setting up a
superstructure on which secondary
battery OF two rapid fire guns will be
mounted. 1t is expected that the
monitor, as we'll as the YANKEES and
Prairie. will join the coast defence
fleet under the command of Commodore
Howell.
Lieut.. Commander Richard Vain
wright, " no was executive officer Of the
Maine at tho time that vessel was
blown up, was at the commandment g
o:fics to- day. He will assume command
of the auxiliary cruiser Corsair as soon
as that vessel reaches the yard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
mills nELD ron CoURE.
On Charge of Murderous Administrations
Riley n GnOd sprintrr.

On Charge OF Murderous Assauit-Ohicer
Riley n Gnod Splinter.
In the Municipal Court on Tuesday
William Mills, oolored, was arraigned
on tho charge of shooting Charles Ii.
ilrown, colored, on Saturday night laRt
at Ninth and Walnut streets.
Brown stated that he went into the
pool room kent by Mills and that after
coming out of the place he was shot in
the arm by Mills. The defendant had
the revolver pointed at his head when
he threw up his arm and the bullet
entered his arm, whore it now remains.
DR.. Ebert testified to the nature Of
the wound, and Charles Reed, colored,
testified concerning tho trouble. The
defendant was held 10 81, bail for
the upper court.
George Brown. culored. was charged
with tho larceny of coat from Joseph
kichenbuum. O.,icsr Riley, who male
the urrest saw Brown coming out Of
Richenhaum' store ami drop come
thing. lie gave chaGe and followed him
us far rs the gas works on Marsh Lane,
where he caught him. Judge Ball com
plimented the officer In tho quick cap
ture md good run. The loien6ant was
held in $500 hail for the upper court,
John Wright, colored, was charged
with assault and battery on Rebecca
Ewing, Golored. Tho latter stated that
abe had taken Wright'a shirt to the
laundry and failed to get it again On
Saturday and when he met her on
Fourth street Knocked her down. The
defendant was fined $40 and COTS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
cnaNcERy DkcISLnN.


Bill Dismissed in the SUIT of Eopf vs.. Cur
hydrogen Case.
Chancellor Nicholson handed down n
decision in tho case of Benjamin Kopf
AMI Louisa s. Kopf vs.. John E. Curren,
Alfrad 4. Derrickson ann Annie Stuart
on Tuesday. 1t WA bill to reEcind
a contract md order reconveyanco Of
property. The Chancellor, upon the
ground that the circumstances sur
rounding the case and tie evidence and
pleadinGs did not disclose sufficient to
justify the interference Of court OF
equity, dismissed the bill with costs.
The complainants were represented by
II. ii. Ward, aud tho defendants by
William Il. Lyman and Thomas Davis.
In the case OF the Mayor and Coun-
Gil of Wilmington va. j. Edward Adj
dicks, OF al, being tho 0xy- Hydrogen
case, William S. Iiilles and A. W.
s'pruance Tor the compliments asked
leare to file supplemental bill. Ii.
ii. Ward, for the respondents, objected,
and argument on the application and
the caae was fixed for May 18th.
Benjamin Nields presented the peti.
tion OF Anna Chaplin and others for a
partition OF property. II. II. Ward
represented party 10 interest. A rule
was issued to show CAUSE why sum
mons in partition should not issue re
turnahle the first Wednesday, in June.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
FLAG RAISING Ar EDGE MOOR.


VIII NAUEy H'Vuth 1phFo NHt DthfWHTN
British s;eniner Statutes.
The employees of tho Edge Moor Iron
Co. Monday presented the company
with an Americnn flag 10 feet by 30
feet. which was hoisted upon hand
some pole surmOunto,l by golden
American eagle with outspread pinions
and perchei upon golden ball.
The pole was erected by the company
upon the tower OF tho works and the
flag floats more than 100 feet above the
Delaware.
The flag was raised with appropriate
ceremonies conducted on the roof OF
the tower, which ia co feet above the
ground, whore many of the employees
we're assembled.
Presentation and acceptance addresses
were made When the flag was hoisted
ana "brolse- aut," cheers were given
with a will. 1.-THE Star Spanglsd
Banner" was sung ami cheers followed
for ths President, tho army and the
navy.
The tug Amanda Powell Haluted with
her whistle and a British steamer
dipped her colors in honor OF the
occasion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
RKMEMMEM TnE ArAINE.

Maine. Maine, remember tho Maine,
o, where is the glory of heroic spain,
That cast down the iniidel, cast OF the chain;
Alas alas for degenerate Spain
A Punic faith is the faith Of Snain;
Maine, Maina, remember the Maine,
o, Spain, remember the Maine.
q. where's the glory of Columbian Spain,
That sought out the earth for earthly saix
a degenerate race is the race of Spain,
A Punic faith is the faith of SPAIN
o, spain. remember the Maine.
Maine, Maine, remember the Mainr.
Can mother ever forget her ra'nY
Or Columbia ever foraPt her slain?
A Punic faith il the faith of spain,
Then down with the SWniard, and down
with Spain;
Maine, Maine, remember the Maine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
rnE SOLDIER nor" WELFARE.

The womens Auxiliary, W. {. 7. U. and
Y. W. {. A. to sent Good Things.
Upuu suggestion from Mrs, Mury
II. Hunt. Worlds and National Super
intendent of Scientific Temperance In
etruction in tho Public Schools, Mrs
j. II. Milligan, superintendent of that
department In W. G. Il. U. of Della
ware, has. in conjunction with other
members of the Woman'a Auxiliary &c
the National Guard, hesn doing some
effective relief work Mt Camp Tunnel.
Monday night she repDrted this work at
a special meeting hold by the Whining
ton Union. when Mrs. NJ. J. Darlington
presided.
The meeting accepted the report, and
also, at the request Of the auxiliary,
resolved that the two associations
should wurk together in the interests OF
our own soldier boys. Several uf the
mothers Of the boys were present
An hour each Monday evening
s to 0 o'cluck-at headquarters, No.
100 West Eighth street, was set apart
aB an hour OF prayer for the soldiers.
The mothers. sisters and friende OF our
boys are all invited.
A special relief committee was mp
pninted. Their work this week will he
the sending of fruit to Camp Tunnel.
Mrs. j. II. Hudson, Mrs. Theodore
Francis, Mrs. Fred Mccall are the
members OF this cnmmittoe. Mrs. Anna
II. Pyle, No. COG Adams street, is
treasurer, and white ribboners or other
| friends who dosirs to keep in touch
with the soldier boys through this
chaupo can send contributions OF
money to her.
AN ORDER FOR HORSES.
| Jcster e. Mcdaniel, dealers in horses
have received an order for two carloads
of horses or 40 In all, to be used Tor
| tina heavy artillery. The price will
| average Sl25 horse for thosp accepted.
just now the Western hurBe market is
not at its best, but the firm will make
an effort to ill the order.
Y. W. G. a. TO PREPARE A BOX.
The Young women's Christian $50
citation will Wednesday, May 18th, at
their building, No. sos King street,
recsivs provisions for tho boys at Camp
Tunnel, t., bs sent through tho National
Christian Relief Association. Some
thing from homsn will be particularly
comforting and heartening at this time
aud the committee having the packing
in charge desires those Interested to
send fruits and other deiicacies promptly
and make the hox one to be remem-
hered. Please send packages to the
lunch room in basement at 3. so O'Clock.
FOR A STAND OF coLoRs.
William NJ. Field has subscribed
s25 towards fund for the purchase of
a stand of the First Regiment, Della
ware Militiu, when it is enlisted in the
SERVICE OF the United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
Satisfactory Track Inspection.

General Manager Hutchinson, with
other officials Of the Pennsylvania rail
road, accompanied by superintendent
Barnard, Train Dispatcher Carlisle and
Civil Engineer S. q. Long of tho r.,
W. & b. railroad, made the monthly
trip of inspection over the line Satur-
day. Among the tests of tho evennesa
OF the tracks was the filling Of a
tumhler three iourths full of water. The
water was carried from Philadelphia
to Washington without splitting drop.
Other tests Of mechanical nature vera
made which proved highly satisfactory.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
i.aunch of m stenmor.

The freight and passenger steamer
Ruth r. Lutte, built at the shinyards Of
the Enoch Moore & Sons Co. for Capt.
Richard Lutte OF Ilainesport, N. j.. was
launched from the yards of tbs builders
90 Tuesday morning at $50. Tine veH-
sal was christened by Capt. Lutte. She
measures 100 feet in length and will ply
between aainesport and Philadelphia.
The boiler will DO placed in the vessel
to .iiay at the wharves of the PuseT &
Jones Co.. after which the finishing
touches will be given to the vessel by
her builders,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Capt. Chase, late commander of the
steel yacht Josephine, now owned by
tho United States government, and
which was formerly the property Of T..
A, b. Widener of Philadelphia, arrived
at the shipyards OF tho Harlan & Hol-
lingaworth 20. on Monday. lie stated
that Mr.. Widener would shortly build
one of the finest yachts afioat to replace
the Josephine. lie also said that it
was probable that the Harlan e. lIol-
Iingsworth Co. would build the vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

At Baltimore, on Saturday evening,
the Wilmington minister's gnve the
champion Baltimore team surprise by
winning their first game and giving
the Raltin,oreans their first defeat 10
tho saries for tho Atlantic Association
trophy. A continuous game was played
resulting in the victory of tho Will
mingtonians by IL points The Balti-
mureans unto in praising the fine worl;
Of the Wilmington players, which they
think was calculated to win nine games
out of ten,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Washington, May 3.-W. II. Blan-
chard, cbairmuu of the Joint Traffic
Railroad ssociatiun, will be nominated
for ,brigadier. general Of volunteers and
will he attached to the Quartermaster' y
Department of the army, TO take charge
of all matters relating to the transporta-
tiun of troops.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

The county tax collections made in
April aggregated 81, 523 o., as follows
Brandywine hundred, s54l.67; Chris
tiana, Sl02. 60; Mill Creek, S43s 81 ;
White Clay Creek, s79.32 Pencader,
$50. %: New Castle, S3G3.0l; Red
Lion. sl2l.20 ST. Georges, s334. &C
Appoquinimink, sl5s.07; BlaclSbird,
SGT. ID; Wilmington hundred, bysJ. T..
Dickey, s50l. AS; by II. q. Rottew,
Al C11 96
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Upon the condition that Commndore
Dewey was successful in his attack
upon tho Spanish fleet at Manila, James
q. McC0mh was to give }. b. Mongar,
local painter, the contract TO paint
the residence Of the former at Clay
mont. Mongur was awarded the CON
tract Monday upon the successful out
come of Commodore Dewey's attack
was confirmed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Santa Cruz, CAL, May 3. Tho cnro-
nor has learned that two Spaniaris
called at certain houses here on the
day of the fatal explosion anu inquired
the direction of the powder works
OPERATIONS at tine works have hoen re.
sumed. No one, not excepting employees
is allowed to pass through the gates
without a pass. Tho works uro nuw
guarded day and night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Washington, May 3-The Fortiiirn.
tions appropriations bill has heen
agreed IN in conference, carrying u
total OF 50, 377, l9i. The Senate receies
from all its new legislation put in tho
hill and tho House recedeH from dis
agreement to Senate increase.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

The report that tho steel yacht
Alcedo. owned by George W. Childs
Droxel, which has been ut the ship-
yards OF tho Harlan g. Hollingsworth
Co., being heightened and receiving
other changes, has been sold to the
Unitod States government is denied by
Mr.. Drexel Tho local firm 10 making
haste in order to have the vessel com
plotted by this 18th OF June, for the use
OF the owner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
Levy Onurt rasses ..iIls.

Tho Levy Court on Tueaday adopted
the monthly salary list and passed
ordors for overpaid taxes of SIT. - ;
coroner, Sl2G; Constable W. l.. Windish,
ST.; Chiof Of Police j. +. Dolan, 500. 80 !;
John Carpenter, allowances for sheep
killed by dogs. S57. and numerous other
lilla
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Chief of Policu Dolan reports 267
arrests for tue month of April.
There were IL alarms of fire lsat
mnnth, but tho losses wore very light.
Mrs. A. II. Krcnan of No. pol West
Fourth street iell Sunday and broke
hor ankln.
The Levy Court on Saturday fxod
tho raritatiun tax nj 5000 for eneh
malo citizen of New Castle county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Mrs. Mary RhoRies died suddenly
about 10 O'Clock Sunday night at tho
residence of David Kugler, No. 73G West
Second STREET, Immediately after no
turning from service at Grace Church.
Death was due to heart disease.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

hlZhUNlll, ~. b's Ncl. Nv, lcuh
FLY BRoi., Dear Sirs :-Ilea7e accept my
thanks for your favor in the gilt Of q bottle Of
Cream Balm. Let mo say ] hAvp used 1t Tor
years and can thoroughly recommend 1t for
what 1t claims. II directions ars followed.
Yours truly. (Rev.l II. w. HATHAWAY,
No clergyman should DO without it, Cream
Balm is Kept by all druggists. Full size 51c.
Trial size 10 cents. We mail It,
ELY BROS, % Warner. ST., n. J. City
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Two aailurs, Thomas Iiarris and Will
liam Rowe, supposed to be survivors of
a wrecked veases, were picl:od up in
tina Delaware Bay Sunday by the tug
Samuel McCaulloy. They we're landed
at tho Duck Creek lighthouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Watertown. N. H., May 3. = The
First National Bank OF Carthage closed
its doors this morning. Tho president
of the bunk has ahscondod. An in
yestigation OF his case is being made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
CHHIsTIAS RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

A Branch of the Organization Formed at
Delaware Avenue baptist Church Monday
Morning.
A local branch of the National Chris
tian Relief Association was organized
at Delaware Avenue Baptist Church
Monday. About so people were present.
tho Rev. W. A. Walling secretary.
Several of the city churches were repre-
scented and the prospects for the future
of the organization are bright
The following officers we're elected ;
President, Charles Baird; Vice. Presi-
dent, George W. Todd; Secretary, the
Rev. William A. Walling; Treasurer,
George S. Capelle.
Bishop Coleman closed the meeting
with prayer
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Rev. r. II. Short ns Rev. Geo. whiseneid.
Tho Y. p. S. G. L. of st. Paul's NJ.
+. Church are meeting with auccosa in
their cndeavor to give Mrs. II. i.
Monroe's Life and 1imcs of Wesley, I"
at the Opera House Monday and Tuea-
day, May 9th and 10th. Tho rohearsnls
are well attended ind tho chorus Of 100
vuices is excelent. The Rev. F. 3.
Short of Enworth Church is to tako
the character of "the Rev. George
Whitefield;" Iynrord Thomas Is to DO
John Wesley" and Edward a. Watson,
"Charles Wesley Lady Hotham, ;"
tho solOist will be assumed by Mira.
Kate Bi5sole Pyle. Modiord Ii. Cahoop,
the Vicar Of Sheffield" Tho lenders
OF the methody couples are Mics VIVA
Soloway and Theodore Dixon. Thu
music ia largely of Charles Wosloy's
composition. There will hU an informal
trial of John enh Chnrlou Wenley. Tho
oppoaing PARTY III tho Vicar OF Sheffield
--iMedfofd II. Cahoon. The Wos-
logan purity ara escorted into the court
ny II regiment OF English soldiers
Judge Lano is personatod by Robert
Adair und Judge porshouse by lionry
q. Conrad. The entire caste is OK
celent and tho public are looking for
vaId 20 n rare treat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
4yoTBER PRIZE.
The Cnstiue Captures "a Flushing Schooner
-Iha MnrbIehead,s Rich PIck-up.

The Castipe Captures "a Fishing Schooner
The Marbiehead's Rich Pick-up.
Key West, Fla, May 3. 10. 40 a. m.
The gunboat Caetine, commander Il.
NJ. Terry, brought in this morning a
small przu, tho two mast fishing
schooner Antonio raou, having on
board a cargo OF fish. The Pace was
captured off Mariel. yesterday, while
hound for Havana. Only one blank
shot was necessary to cause the little
craft to hsaye to and she was towed in
here.
THE MARBLEHEAD's PRIZE.
The cruiser Marhlehead, Commander
d. ii. McCalla, has not yet arrived
here with the big Spanish steamer
Argonauta, captured by tho Nashville
on FRIDAY last. and having on board,
besides some Spanish army officers aud
As passengers, large amount OF mail
matter. from the spanish government,
intended for Captain General Blanco
and other Spanish officials in Cuba.
The ArgopRuta la regarded as being
one of the most important captures
made since the outbreak Of hostilities.
The mail matter. especially. is con-
sidered likely to prove valuable TO the
United States government She also
had on board large cargo OF arms ana
ammunition, intended for the Spanish
troops.
The captive Spanish officers tCol.
Corijo OF the Third Spanish Cavalry,
his first lieutenant, sergeant maio
ard seven other lieutenants), carried
themselves with almost humorous non.
chalnnce and told the American naval
officers that it did their hearts goods
to ''see such u gathering of woll.fed
and prosperous looking men. i"
Tine Aigonauta was bound from Bata-
bano, Cuba. for Cienfuegos. TriniCad
and Manzanillo She halls from Glen
fuegos. where her non combatant pas
sengers were cent ashore under flag oil
truce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
MAJOR-G EN- RAL LEE

His Name Among tho Nominations Ready
TO be sent To the Senate Tuesday.
Washington, May 3, Expecting that
tho Senate would he in session to-day,
the War Department officials had pre-
pared list of persons whose nomina-
tions were to be sent In as major
generals and brign,lier generals.
Tbs list included ths name of Hon.
Fitzhugh Lee, formerly consul general
at Havana, as n major general.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Lizzie Gould, colorea, was charged in
the Municipal Court Monday with
larceny of u skirt from LOWS Ilarris'
storo, and was held in 5000 bal! for tue
upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
IT Was A PEACEFUL MEETING
OF w. g. N. stockholders at
Reading, Monday.
RETIRING DIRECTORS ENDORSED
Col. Fl. A. du Pont Reelected
President.

Il, b. shurtnr Rc-eiected Secretary and A.
q. mcCausiand Treasurer and Superinten-
dent--No Objection 10 the Annual Report
"A Pleasant luncheon and Trip OF In
Bppctiuu.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Philadelphia, Pa. May 9. Tho Penn
nylvRnia Railroad Co. today declared
its regular Renli annual dividend of 2Is
Ter cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Bridgevile. May 2.-Gilley Moore, father
of Postmaster L. J. Moore, died on Thurs.
day, and was buried yesterday. He was a
prominent member OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church.
Mrs. John ]. Smith of Nanticoke hun
dred died last week.
Mr.. Addie llearn and James Barnes were
married at Seaford recently by the Rev. i.
Il. Combs.
Kirkwood Martin has been appointed hos
pital surgeon for the First Maryland Regi-
ment.
The herald., 1898-12-15
ON HIS OWN HOOK
Plucky Young Canucw Who Has Trav-
eled Far

A bright young boy of IA years was found
in barn on Lerdo street, East Los Angeles,
yesterday morning by the police, and was
taken to the East Side branch station. Ser
geant Mckeag was favorably impressed with
the story told by the youngster, and took
him to the central station.
Winnie Fitzgerald is the name OF the boy,
and he is native of Belleville, Ontario,
Canada. Five years ago the parents OF the
boy died and he was thrown upon his own
resources. He worked at various places in
Canada, and the last employment he had was
in Manitoba, where he found work during
harvest
From Winnipeg he started for the United
States, and worked his passage to San Fran
cisco. Not finding work in that place, he
decided to try the southern portion of the
state, and was able to beat his way here
without trouble, except at Fresno, where the
police took charge of him. He was allowed
his liberty, but cautioned to remain away
from Chinatown, as a row with the Celes-
tias was then in progress. He reached Los
Angeles ON the Southern Pacific Tuesday
night and was granted permission to sleep
in the barn on Lerdo street, where the police
found him. The youngster is very self
reliant, and has no apprehension of being
unable to secure employment.
The herald., 1898-12-15
UNIVERSITY NOTES
Reception for Rev. A. J. Frost-Ethical
Club Meeting

On Friday evening the members and
friends of the American Baptist church ex-
tended cordial welcome to their new pas
tor, Rev. A. j. Frost, who has been in the
pastorate of the First Baptist church of San
Bernardino for the past twelve years.
The Ethical club held its regular meeting
Tuesday evening, at the home of Mrs. NJ.
Burton Williamson on West Jefferson street.
Dr. A. c. Williams, ID, presided, and
Professor C. G. Van Liew, Ph.D., of the
normal school, presented an ably-written
and wel-read paper on 1.-THE Aim of Child
Culture"
Foster c Wright editorof the University
Courier, has relinqushed the control of the
paper, which has been sold, togother with the
Courier printing plant, to II W. Waltz.
The Epworth League of the Methodist
church will hold social tomorrow evening,
in the church parors, on West Jefferson
street.
Mrs. 7. c. Miller of West Thirtieth street
entertained the young ladies belonging 10
her Sunday school class on Tuesday evening
Alpha Upsilon chapter of the sigma Chi
fraternity held stag party Monday evening
at the home of E. b. Bradley on West Thir-
ty-sixth street The affair was in honor
of Charles b. Chrsty, formerly corporal
in Company E of the Seventh regiment.
Mr.. Christy left on Tuesday morning for his
home in Phoenix, Ariz.