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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Tho vestry of st. Johns Episcopal
Church has practically decided to ac-
cent the plans prepared by Architect
Roheson l.. ferot of PHILADELPHIA for
the rectory to be erected at Twenty
third street and tho Boulevard. The
planH call for three story building in
the Spanish style of architecture, With
q tower Tho walls will probably be of
pompeiian brick with pBbbls dash on
tho second and third stories. Ii will
contain IL rooms and all the modern
improvements. As soon as the spsciii-
cations have heen prepared the plans
will be open to local bidders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
AMERICAN SCHOONER CAPTURED.

Havana, Cuba, March S.-The Span
ish gunboat Ardilla has captured. in an
inlet noar Casilda, en- the south coast OF
Cuba, the American schooner Esther,
bound from Pensacola TO Jamaica. The
captain of the schooner was asked to
give the reason for the presence OF his
vessel iu tho inlut, and claimed that
his rudder was hroken. No further do
tails of tho affair have been received,
but, it the statement Of the captain Of
the Esther turns out to be correct, the
schooner will be liberated. The captain
hns protested against tho Beizure Of his
vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

At Brandywins NJ. E. Church, last
Friday night, the pastor, the Rev.
Ashury Burke, preached sermon on
Damon and Pythias, or True Friend
ship" at the request OF tho employees
of ". Jones 6 Co. g morocco manu-.
factory, who were present. At tho
close, Charles Lilly, forenan of the
works. in an appropriate address, pre-
scented to the preacher, on behalf OF
the employees, heautiful gold headed
cane. MIR. Burke was greatly surprised
at the unexpected token.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
AnpIcMsIrEs pErnarnp.
The Result of tho Town Election Held 8
SmyrDa Monday.

Smyrna Monday.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Smyrna, March s. The Addicks men
were routed yesterday at the town
election, the Democrats electng four
out of the seven commissioners. Tho
contest was spirited, anu each party
did it's utmost to win.
r.. V. Cooper, who was nominated by
both parties, received 2i5 votes. George
NJ. Stevenson, Republican, defeated
Harry b. Grieves, Democrat. for as
SCISSOR, the vote heine l36 for Stevenson
to III for Grieves. Ths First ward
elected DIR. 4. q. Moore, the Addicka
leader, to tho Council. He received 6y
votes. and john M. Voshei, "a. In
tho Second ward OK Postmaster Samuel
j. Reynolds. Democrat, received 21
votes for councilman, and f. @. Faries
Republican, TO- In the Third ward
Edward q. Waller, Democrat, received
u votes, and William A. FAIRIES, Repub-
licnn, 10. Iu the Fourth ward j. W.
Dennsy, Democrat, received 20 votes,
anu 9. II. Register, Republican, 8. In
tho Fifth waru f.. M. Fowler, Eepubli-
can, received Is votes, and W. q. Pierce.
Democrat, II. A compromise ticket
was agreed upon in the Sixth ward,
and JameH q. Robinson, Democrat,
and Henry S. Anthony, Republican,
werc unanimously elected. The former
received 10 yotos, and the latter II.
The provision of the new Constitution
were carried out, aud quite a number
of voters were challenged.
On Saturday night the Addicks men
formed compromise. They voted to
give the Democrats three councilmen,
the Republicans three and the Pro
hibitionists one. This offer the Demo
crats positively refused 10 consider.
The Council will probably organize
next Friday night by tha election oil
James &. Robinson aa president, and
Harry S. Anthony as secretary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

william Bowe Suspected of Setting Fire t,
Edward NItsII's Stable.


Fire was discovered shortly after |. &C
o'clock a, m. Tuesday, in the stable OF
Edward Witsil on Elliott avenue. The
stable was totally destroyed, together
with horse having record of 4
minutes, York carriage. lot OF
chickens and a quantity of hay and
oats
William BOwe was tho first to dis
cover the flames and gave the alarm at
tho Phnnix enginehouse. The com
pany at once responded but could do
nothing but cave the promises adjoin-
ing the stable.
Tno property destroyed waa injured
in the Royal Insurance Co. for Si00.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Grand Chancellor Owen ". Everett,
Edward j. Beeson, James II. Wright,
Frank Woolley, W. Ii. Berger, A. L..
Ainscow, j. Il. Moreland, Charles E.
White, Nh. and Mrs. W, II. Robinson.
Wilmer Hanson and Past Grand Chan
oellor Sheldon of this city attended the
celebration of the ninth anniversary of
Ialleyville Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
at Ialleyville Monday evening. Grand
Chancellor Everett made an address,
Mr.. Robinson sang and Mr.. Moreland
recited
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
rEAcn WILL Nor nn nnoKEN.

Madrid, Spain, March S.--A semi
official news agency OF this city Issued
the following announcement to-day I:
AFTER brief uneasiness, there is a
general helief now that peace will not
he broken, and that the relations be-
tween spain and the United States will
continue amicablo. Political person
ages assert that the late sensational dia.
patches are completely wrong in at.
tributlng an aggressive tone TO the
diplomatic relations between the two
governments, which have not, for u
single moment, lost their friendly char
arter. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

The Delaware Pioneer, German 16-
paga weekly newspaper published in
this city for the past 26 years, will
make its first appearance as a Sunday
paper on March 18th This change will
make the Pioneer nno of the largest
German Sunday papers in the country
Ihe former price par copy. D cents, will
be reduced to B cents.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

10 Magistrate Sasse's Office Monday,
William L. Martin, W. NJ. Ilylo and
Samuel Chambers sat as referees in the
case of William B.. Bowen, constable,
VS.. Charles Il. Sparks. Jr., for a per
centage alleged to be dus for thu col
lection OF rents. Artemas Smith rcnre-
Aentsd Bowen and E. q. Cook. Sparks.
The referees gave judgment for $40 in
favor OF the plaintiff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Dr.. William II. HRncker of the Della
ware State liophital for tho Insane at
tarnhurst, who has been i'll for some
time and who was oIl!nied by the tTus,
toes at their meeting last week to take
vacation in orIier to recuperate, left
SUNDAY for Il two weeks Gtay at St,
Augustine, Fla.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
LETTER CARRIERS, ClArhs.


Judgment Rendered in Favor OF scvcra
WfhninGtonians.
special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Washington, March 3 The Court oI
Claims has rendered judgment in favor
OF latter carriers in Wilmington as fol.
lowe: Milton j. Bowers, 500; Sarah E.
Duffy, admin istrntor of the estate ol
Joseph Duffy, SLOT; Linton Howett,
$l07; James A. Oliver, Jr., S2s; Alfred
l.. White, sl3I.
These claims are for extra pay, and,
II not appealed. are payable on May
18TH. 1893.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

EIkton. Nd, March s. "A. NJ. Strick.
lana, contractor OF this city was
seriously injured yesterday wdtle at
work at Northeast. Mr. Strickland was
working on house and fell to the
ground, distance OF 2l feet. His
collar hone was broken and ii is feared
he is injured internally.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

The bankinghouse corporation, owner
Of the Clayton House building. Monda
elected directors. as follows: James 7
Winchester, Henry #, Dure, james l,
Carpenter, Jr., l.. G.. Vandeerift, u
James Belt, Samuel N. Trump, j
Augustus McCaullsy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

MiddlstoWn, March S. The town
election was held yesterday, Two
tickets were in the field, and the vote
was small. The citizens ticket was
headed by George W. W. Naudain and
George q. Rowe for commissioners
Tho other ticket named William X.
Cochran and Alfred Green. Mr. Coch
ran was elected over Mr. Naudain, and
Mr.. Rowe was elected over Mr.. Green.
Joseph G. Jolls was re- elected, assessor
anu Lconidas Darlington reelected
treasurer. William II. Reynolds was
elected alderman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
nATTnEsnrr MAINE SINKING IN MUD.


Key West, Fla. March S.-The United
States cruiser Montgomery iH still in
the harbor. The work Of coaipg that
vessel from barge was resumed early
this morning. The Marblehead is coal.
ing at the dock.
The tug Right Arm arrived hore,
from Havana, this morning. Chpt.
Everett, the diver Of tho Merritt &
Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Co.,
who was on board, said that the Right
Arm is bound for Norfolk. ana that she
will proceed there as soon ne she can
bs coaled. lie was very reserved con
corning the work he has cone al the
wreck of the hattleship Maine, hut OK
pressed tho opinion that il is now
doubtful if the large guns can be saved,
so fast is the wreck sinking in the mud
of Havana harbor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

New York. March 8. "A copyrighted
cnblegram to tho Evening World, to-
day, from George Bronson Rsa, at
Havana, says: " Gcn. Lee, last night,
said to me II Spain wishes to declare
any or all OF US persuna mon erata, il ia
her privilege to do SO; but if wa must
leave town, we will leave with the
American flag flying and u brass band
at the head of the procession. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

artillery was to prevent, as far az pos-
sih.o, any unduo alarm. Whilo it ia
not generally known, it ia nevertholraa
true, that the Republican leanora of
the liouso have given tho administra-
tion assurances that any emergency
action which may be leemed necessary
to uphold the dignity OF the country
will bu promptly ratified The whole
aim of the Republican leaders under
the leadership OF the Speaker has been,
and Is, to avoid haaty action or the
possibility, 40 far as possible. of in
ccndiary ntterances IN the tluos, which
might make diplomatic settlement Of
the controversy more difficult. but tho
administration understood that tho
majority in tho House is bshind it,
and that money and men will be voted
without stint when they are called for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

John Moore, colorea, of Smyrna, ar.
rested Ht Camden, n. j., with bag of
cnpper wire IN bis possession, has beeu
held in $500 bail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
WILL NOT RECALL GEN. LEE
Spaln's Request for Such Ac-
ton Refused.
PRESIDENT FIRM ON THIS POINT
Warmly Praises Lees Course
at Havana.

ppain's Request That Merchant Vessels he
Substituted for Wnrsnips In Conveying
supplies to suffering Cubnns Also Re
fused Relief Vessels Sot Fighting ships.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Eta Cashell had portion OF finger
crushad at the tamrngrapn factory,
Nineteenth and Tatnall streotsf on
Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Washington, March Z. Senator Halo,
chairman OF the Senate committee ON
naval affairs and alpo chairman OF the
sub -coinmittse on appropriations 10 con
slider the Naval bill, said to-day that
he had suggested to Secretary Long of
the Navy Department ths advisabiity
of making the purchase of any supplies
which might be considered necessary
Ia tho event 0f war, with tho under
RtHnding that the funds for them would
ho provided by Congress-. lie stated
that large quantities Of coal had
already been practically secured for
shipment to Key West, and he had no
doubt that tho Secretary would extend
the policy by contracting for warship
and ammunition, if necessary. II
hardly think. however" he said, that
it will become necessary, for | hope
that there will la no war. Further
more, | doubt the report that Spain
has purchased any warships, but. be
that aB il may, DO precGution will be
left untaken hy this country to insure
Il propsr protection Of our interests in
any contingency. have agreed with
those who have advised against special
appropriation bills for the purchase of
supplies because | think the HeCrntary
has sufficient authority now TO make
any purchase necessary and il he tindB
it necessary to expend more funds than
ho has, these will ho supplied in tho
General deficiency or some other
general appropriation bill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Havana, Cuba, March 7.--Gen, Fitz-
hugh Lee. consul general OF the United
States. when questioned to-day regard
ing Srain's lamHnd for his recall,
said . | shall continue to 40 my duty,
which is to guard American interests.
Fitzhugh Les, my son, came to visit
mo during the short vacation granted
him by the chesapeake & Ohio rail
road. lie was here before, has many
friends, and will return to ths United
States when his vacation is over, next
week, Mrs. Lee is not i'll, nor is she
nervous. | have not written her any
thing to alarm her; l have had no
need to do 80. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

Washington, March 7.-Spain has
Withdrawn her request for the recall
of Consul General llee, ami it is now
belived that the incident is practically
closed. The withdrawal came to-day,
in the shape of an official communira-
tinn from Minister Woodiord. 1t is now
stated that the request wRs cover put
in the shape of demand, bur that it
was mersly a suggestion on the part Of
Spain, and when she found that it
would not be pleasaI tly received by
this country. shs promptly receded,
II is learned that the Spanish oh
jection TO Consul-(iensra Leo is based
largely upon his sympathy for the
Cubans and some of his utterances,
which have found their way into print.
1t is undpr5t1od that the SpaniardB
take exceptions to the friendly relations
and companionship existing between
Gen. Leo and correspondents of news
papers which have been decidedly un-
friendly TO Spain. II is believed that
Senior DE lIome carried to Spain papers
and information calculated to make the
Spanish government ruquest thv recall
OF Consul General Lee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
THE PRESIDENTS FIRM STAND UHANI-
- MOusLY COMMENnEp.

MOUSiY COMMENDED.
Washington, March Z. Tho senti
ment at the Capitol to-day, anil espcci-
ally on the House side. was unanimous
in support nf the action of the Preai
lient 10 declining TO recall Gen. Lee.
The immense gravity OF the situation
seemad to profoundly impress the
members who stood about the lubbies
befora the House met. Without regard
to party, all united in colnmending the
Presidents firm stand, and the unani-
nous desire expressed was in support of
any measures be may detm necessary
to maintain the American contention.
Representative Livingston of Georgia,
a minority member of the appropria-
tions COMMITTEES. and Mr.. Bodine, q
minority msmher OF the naval atfairs
committee, both declared that they
would vuto Tor anything the President
asked. Congress ought to be solillly
behind the President now" said MIR.
Livingston. "Ihis is no tiGIe for
criticism or pickering OF any kind In
the facs OF an imnendins foreign war,
party lines should be forgotten. Wo
are Americans first, partlsana after
ward. -" d.
1T can be statod on the highest
authority that the attitude nt Speaker
Reed ald sume of thu ether RepuOilcan
leaders who have sought TO keep down
the lingo spiriJ in the House has been
misunderstood by tho public TAcir
PURPOSE in delaying artinn On the blli
Cheating two additional regiments Oh
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

WORK AT WASHINGTON NAVY YARD.
Washington, March S.--The Washing
ton navy yard, where largo establish
mcnt is maintained by tho government,
for the manufacture of guns and ord
nance material, has started work in
three shifts, and men arc now working
there day aud night on large guns,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10
AMMuNiT on FOR THE UNITED STATES
FLrEI,

Key West, Fla, March I. The Nal
lnry Line steamer Alamo arrived here
this morning, from New York, with a
cargo of ammunition for the Unitutl
States fleet, great part OF which is
intended for the cruiser Cincinnati
The cruiser Montgomery will take the
ammunition TO the Cincinnati
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

APPROPRIATION FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE.
Washington, March S.-The appro-
priations committee of the iiouae. at
the mesting this morning, unanimously
agreed to report favorahly the bill to
appropriate $50, 000. 900 for the national
defence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10


newspapers, to day. confirm the news
of Spain's purchase of warships.
The ST. James Gazette, which yester-
day published tne denials Of the Span
ish embassy and Spanish naval com
nIttee which has an Office in London,
says 10 day sit IL ascertained on very
high authority. in spite Of denials,
that the Spanish government fas almost
certainly succeeded in buying three
nearly completed cruisers hors and two
coass-dofonce vessels. which are about
TO hs launched in France. Experts are
almost as much surprised at ths sue
cess OF Alatlrid 10 raising money us by
the clever diplomacy which secured the
Chilian and Brazilian cruisers vi the
Armstrong;, at cost believed to be
II, GOO, 600 sterling, almost before the
move was suspected.
The article goeB on TO say much com
petition batween Spain and tho United
States for Tie various ships in course
OF construction WAS expected, "but
America bus come TO the conclusion
that itl naval RESOURCES are strong
enough to confront Spain, und ia play
ing waiting game, ~
Continuing, the ST. James Gnzstte
nugbs ab 7hluIituu naval huluOIlLy,
now in this country, takes q cynical
view Of the ak turpodobcats building
for Spnin here and Of tho thres already
delivered, which might Just as we'll be
paid for by Spsin in tho first instance
anil maize valuable additions to the
United States navy luter on.
The article quoted Blsu puints out
that the earliest time in which thu
Chilian cruiser, which cost So, QUO, 600,
can he finished is three months, and
adds that the other vessels purchased
will take longer 10 finsi,. SO that, in
tae event of war, (which will come
soon, if at ALL" the ships will bo use
less, as international law will prevent
their delivery.
The introduction in Congress-, ysstur-
day, Of bill Rppropriating $50. 600, 600
for national defence, has excited the
utmost interest nmong English dealers
in war munitions.
APPROPRIATION FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE.
Washington, March s.-The appro-
iut inna nnt7, ittaa ~ "A IIa,,n,,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-03-10

San Diego, Cal, March 7.--Lieut
Humphrey, commanding Battery u,
Third Artillery, stationed at this place,
has received orders to send his company
of artillery at once to Point Lena. to
mount tho three l0-iuch rifles recently
delivered there for the defence of this
harbor.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-11-26
DEVIOUS DEFINITIONS.

Kleptomania-The most lucrative
form of insanity.
Sanct:tied-The man who smiles
when he pays his taxes.
Ee1p.na:e--TEe kind that seldom ac-
companies one on tandem.
Msery-A lover OF company whose
tender feeling is never reciprocated
Notwithstanding that mans
fool friends are always getting him
into.
Vacuun-A physical inpossibility
that exists only in the minds OF some
people.
Magazinery--Tbe peculiar quality of
a verse that brings the poet more
than it is worth.
Notwithstanding that should be
formed with great caution and chansed
with still greater.
Autocrat-Thc meek little woman
who never had an opinion of her own
during courtship about twenty-four
hours after marriage.-Chicago Daily
News
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-11-26
rAcrs or REAL INTEREST.

Rats climb the orange trees in south
ern Italy and suck the blood-oranges
Walkden, England. mechanic has
succeeded in breaking his legs twenty
four times in the last f1fty-two years.
The Manchester doctors look on him
as a marvel.
Some Of the colored people in Ala
bama try to cure themselves of rheu-
matism by sleeping with young dog.
They imagine that the disease is thus
transmitted to the dog.
A cheap restaurant in the East End
OF London displays before its patrons e
card on which is written this advice:
DO not tip the waiter. He makes
more than the owner, and has a day
off,
Further evidence that women are
pushing to the front in public appoint
ments is furnished by the fact that
Mrs. Evan James Jones has been ap-
pointed lampl;ghter for the Glyn-
corrwg district OF Wales.
In the high schools of Sweden boys
and girls are educated in the same
classes. Nearly all the telegraph, tel
erAone, anal postofices are in the
hands OF women. Lately they have in
vaded even the steamship service.
The total amount of money coined
by all the queen of Ensland's prede-
cessors on the throne was 81, O25. COo,-
0cO. During the present reign the mint
has turned out $780, 100000, includ-
ing $3.50, 100000 in India--a record for
all time.
Cannilalism is rife in the Russian
province of kasan and cannot be put
down. according TO the statement or
the bishop Of Kasan at the Russian
church congress at Knew. AS rule.
only persons suffering from incurab!e
diseases are eaten.
The cost Of heating plant for the
vatican capable Of warming it's thou
sands Of rooms has been figured on by
compel tive bidders. the lowest figure
being $3.50 oIc. The pope declines to
incur the expense. though great diff
Guilty is experienced in keeping his
apartments warm enough for comfort
In his old age.
At Breslau, Germany, a whole fam
LYMAN, wife, and children-work in
factory for about 25 cents day. The
weekly wages in the glass factories
are: Blowers. $685. to 1856: cutters,
$4.2S to SSH: ensravers and painters,
1923 to S5.7l; smclte1s, $3.50 to sl.2S;
heaters aud burners. S2.S5; sorters and
packers, S2.S2: binding girls, SLAP.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-11-26
Shade Trees In Cities.

Several large property owners in
Chicago have received circulars from
the Tree-Planting association. whose
headquarters are in New York city,
urging them to plant trees and thus
furnish means OF needed shade in hot
seasons to come. The appeal issued
asserts that the cooling effects of trees
in cities are recognized both by scien-
lists and laymen, and calls upon ali
owners of city property, but especially
tenement-house property, to plant
shade trees in front Of their buildings.
The association insists that shade
from trees can be obtained in a few
years II the right sort Of trees are
planted, and it offers to send free to
all inquirers from it's Office ut 81
White street full information a. to
what trees are most suitable. where
to get them and what IL costs to have
them net out. The fall is the time
to plant trees. SO that persons who are
willing to experiment according to
the Tree-Planting associations sugges-
tons should make their arrangemen
ut once.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1898-11-26
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO. L.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is tho
senior partner Of the firm OF +. J. Cheney CO.,
doing business in the City OF Toledo, Count
and State aforesaid. and that said 1rn will pay
the Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Ca tarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Cstarrh Cure:
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and Subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day OF December, A. u. 1885
lSEAI-) a. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly the blood and mucous surfaces
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