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

A story is teld of Admiral Sioard
when at Yorktown with his fleet for
GIRLS and mancuvers A force was to
land and capture nm inland railroad
oase against defense force of little
mere than half its size. The two com
manders of these forces were discussing
before the admiral the details, and each
commended that tho ether would have
superior advantages. The admiral, after
puzzling over how the difference mipbt
be adjusted, finally said:
gentlemen, it is evident that the
matter can be reconciled in only one
way. Suppose You swap forces and fight
tho other way"
The battie was fought on tho original
plan.-'New York Tribune.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

The Supreme Council, Legion of the
Red Cross, at its recent nesting at At
lantic City eleutod the following
officers: Past Supreme Commander,
Peter B. Ayars OF Wilmington Su-
preme Commander, IT, S. Juycs of Bal
timore; Supreme Vice Commander,
Samuel II. Huff of Philadelphia Su-
preme Marshal, John d. Mipeot oil
Philadelphia; Supreme Recorder, John
y. Treibler, Jr.. of Delaware; Supreme
Treasurer, james u. Livingston OF Bal
timore; Supreme Warder, George A.
Laws of Wilmington; Supreme Sonti-
mol, Samuel Flood of Camden. N. j. /;
Supreme prela;e, Charles q. Thomp-
son OF Camden. Nj, Supreme Reading
Clerk, T.. Harry johnson Of Wilmington
Supreme Medical Examiner, L,r.
Henry Patterson of Wilmington; dele
gates to National Frntcrnal Congress-.
Peter u. Ayara of Wilmington and John
b. Treibler, Jr., of baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
up WIrH conn GL0Rr.~
Harlan s. BollinEsworth Mill Hands Raise
the Nations Flag.

Harlan q Hollingsworth Mill Hands Raise
the Nations Flag.
The mill hands employed at the
works of the Harlan a. Holingsworth
TO. had flag raising at H. 80 O'Clock
yesterday week. The flag was raised by
William johnson, an old war horse OF
the sixties. As the flag arose Edward
Ehlers led the singing of "'The Star
Spangled Banner. The speaker, Franl;
Taiman, was then introduced ny Mr..
MedhUldt, who delivered the following
brief address: my fellow citizens
Another flag added 10 the glory of our
country. a flag that must be respected
by all nations, flag of beauty, flag
OF liberty. Wue to those who would
dare to insult that noble flag. The
despotic monarchy of Spun has dared
to insult our flag ami We as loyal
citizens Of this, our glorious country,
will stanu SHOULDER to shoulder and de
fend it. propose three cheers FOR the
glorious Stars and Stripes"
The cheers were given with will.
The flag is beautiful one, measuring
l0xlS feet. The money for its purchase
was dunated 10y the men employed in
the west mill and few OF their friends
in other departments of the works.
Privilege was granted the employees by
President Morse to have the flag put
on the building. tie was also willing
to furnish the flag, but the men, wish
ing To show their patriotism, preferrea
TO purchase it themselves, provided tn,
firm would furnish the puie. 20 which
Mr. Morse consented. The pole is alst
handsome, heing of Oregon nine, 81
feet in height. The flag was raised OF
the west end Of west mill, facing tht
railroad, SO that it can be viewed bS
those travelling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Superintendent Barnard of the Mary.
land division Of the L., W. q b. rail.
road has had postal a notice to the en-
eineers and tiremen Of the road of O
schedule for the running of trains, WITH
the number of pounds of coal necessary
for an engine anil for each car ner mile.
A prize will ba given to each man who
will make tho best record for the Hay
Ing Of coal with time limit aud other
pIorisus.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

PROF MooRE coSFIRMED.
bis Nomination as Assistant Secretary {
state Approvsd by the Senate

his Nomination as Assistant Secretary Of
STATE Approved by the senate.
A special from Washington says
The Senate, in executive session, ON
Thursday confirmed tnu nomination OF
Prof. John Il. Moore of Delaware, 10
be First Assistant Secretary of State,
on tho recommendation of the com
mittee on foreign relations
Tho committee decided informally
upon tho Recommendation after the ad.
iournment of its Meeting yesterday. AT
tho comBiittee's meeting tho nninr was
raised that in some OF his writings
Prof. Moore had deprecated soma of
tho views on the Monroe doctrine held
in this country, and the suggestion was
mado that the nomination should DO
held up until tho President could lle
conferred with upon the subject. Ac-
cordingly Senators Lodge ana Gray
were appointed sub committee to
visit the White House. They found the
President anxious to SECURE Prof.
Moore'a confirmation and disposed to
minimize his views M MonrOeism.
He said he regarded Prof. Moore as
especially fitted for the position and
thnt his knowledge of international
questions was desirable ar this time,
reminding them that the Monroe dog
trims was not IN the front at present.
The Presidvnt's wishes wore repeated
to tho members of tho committee and
tho immediate reporting OF tho nomi-
nation 10 the Senate was decided upon,
the committee taxing tho petition that
any delay in confirmation might lead
to a general discussion of the Monroe
doctrine, which prubably would not
enhance our national interests in
Europe at this time. The nomination
was accordingly reported and confirmed
without opposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
SRor 4 CoLOkED MAN.
Antics of Two wiid Humans From salisbu

Antics OF Two Wild Rufians From Salisbury
at Laurel.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal
Laurel, April 2S. Lorenzo Foskey OF
Delmar and Thomas White of Salisbury
came TO Laurel Monday night to paint
the town" They were under the in
tiuence of liquor and attempted to as
sault all colored persons whom they met
on the outskirts of town or on back
streets. They met Pets Cooper and
called on him to halt lie did not obey,
and Foskey fired at him, tho bullet
taking effect in Cooper's arm. The
couple left town Immediately. A writ
was issued ami Constable Phillips ami
several deputies chased the men to
Blades, whore they wero captured and
brought back TO Laurel. They had a
hearing yesterday morning before
Squire Hearn and Foskey was sent 10
Georgetown Jail in default of $3.50
bail. White was released.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Dover, April %. John L. Dick aud
Miss May Wells, the former OF Aher.
deem, Md, were married yesterday
afternoon at the residence of the bride 9
uncle. j. &. Baker, on Governors ave-
nue., the Rev. Alfred Smith. d. D.,
officiating. James g. Wickes and
Howard Baker wers ushers. The house
was handsomely decorated with flowers.
The bride has hean member of the
choir of Wesley Church for three years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
WAL TER BESANT'S PRAISE.
Tie british Author Can Sec No Better
Course Than Amorica's.

Walter Besant. in a recent number
of the London Queen, referring to the
strained relations between this country
aud Spain. iustifles Americas position
in the following language;
81 know not whether n small voice
such as mine will be heard in the bab-
BILE of other small voices and the thun-
der of the loud voices. Nevertheless l
will try. wish to point ont that at
this junoture wo have once more a
chance Of removing something of the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
AS LABOR SEES WAR.
The 1rades Leader Counsels Honorable Eff.
fort TO Avoid Disastrous Strife Says War
lisa Menace to Revived Busincss-PIedg
WorklnEmen's LOYALTY TO the Flng.

Workinsmen's Loyalty to the Flag.
American labor wishes Cuba to he
free, Tho American Federation of La
Dor. representing 900, ono workingmen,
desires Cuba free from all Spanish con-
troll. Eut American labor does not de-
sire war il there is any honorable way
to avoid ii, American labor knows that
if there is war the great burden of the
struggle must fall upon the laboring
men. They must furnish the volunteer
soldiers, they must give their bodies to
the battlefield, and they must leave
widows aud orphans for charity to pro.
toct. In all history never was there a
question Of national honor settled by
bloodshed. -"
Thus spoke Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent OF the American Federation Of La
Dor, tho other evening in Chicago
where no has been adjusting matters Of
interest to the local labor organizations
Understand me, continued Mr..
Gompers, ''as not meaning TO intimate
that American labor is not prepared to
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

special corresuondenco q Gazette and journal
Lincoln City, April 2S.-The dwell
ling OF Thompson II. Smith, wealthy
manufacturer of this town. was robbed
last night between 6 md o'clock
Sincs Mr.. Smiths wife died he has
been boarding at the Lincoln House.
While he was at tine latter place for
supper, burglars entered his residence
and stole over 800 in gold, all the
silvsrware and many other articles OF
value Mr.. Smith has offered a reward
of s25 for the thieves, who are still at
large
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
TINE ITEM or COST.
Tho Army Deficiency Alone For the Curren
Ni.Mr NHIII he Nnrr .i.it nm nnn


Year VIII be Over 1874, OOO,O
Washington, April 30 The Secretary
OF the Treasury TO. day received from the
Secretary Of War estimates of deflci
encies in appropriations required for
tue use of tho War Department for the
remaining two months of the present
fiscal year, aggegating S34, 0l9, 997.
In his letter, Secretary A lger says
that tie acts Of Congress approved
April I'D and 2Gth. 1885, authorizing
the enrolment of volunteer arm md
placing the regular army on war foot
ing, will recessitate this increased an.
preparation for the organization. sun.
port and maintenance of the new forces.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
A COWBOP LEGION.
They Will Keep the Peace Among the InI
dians In the Absence of Regulars,


dians In the Absence of Regulars.
Stockmen in the neighborhood Of
Fort Robinson, Neb., are organizing
legion composed exclusively of cowboys
to hold the Indians in check il they
show q disposition to take advantage Of
the removal of the regulars There are
only about ZOO regulars now 10 pre-
serve peace among the 3. 900 Sioux war;
riors and tho 1000 Cheyennes at Roso-
bud and Pine Ridge reservations.
The stockmen believe that tho first
indications they will have of hostilities
on the part of the Indians will be when
they begin to steal cattle. The Indians
have nothing but contempt for tho mill,
tia, and the cattlemen believe the cow
boy legion will BIO valuable. The men
will be armed with rifles and rovolyers.i
New York Sun.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Harrisburg, Pa, April 9s.-Gov.
Hastings to day appointed james Il.
German, magistrate of Court No. 81,
Philadelphia, vice Peter j. Hughes,
resigned. German is n Democrat and
was defeated at the late municipal
election. lie was originally appointed
a year ago to succeed tho lato Jamel
uapnn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
Sued because her signnl Was pI,reroraod.

NHef Si.nhi was Disrcgardcd.
Mollie NJ Dickinson. who lives out
near WatEena' Kan, sued the Rock Is
,and road recently in the federal court
Ior W. 900 damages, In August, 1899,
sne was moving hay press along the
nighway near Ellwood, Kan. In cross
ing inc Rock Island road tho machinery
broke, and the hay press and wagon col.
lapsed on the track. She knew a train
was que soon and hurried down the
.tack 9 quarter Of mile and signaled
tne train to stop. The train went howl
; 10y; along as usual and struck her, break
ing her arm and bruising her 60 that
T Sne AYERS she will ever be cripple.
Ihen Il scampered on up the line and
l p.oweq through the hay press.--Topeka
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Centreville, Nd, April %. Since the
authorities have forbidden yeseols to
cutter baltimore harhor at night, Quesn
Anne's county has bsen deprived OF TIA
early mail, which was brought by the
steamer of the Queen Anne'H Railroad
20. Ihe earliest mail now arrives bs.
tween u and ! O'Clock, making ID rory
inconvenisnt for business men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
WILL LEAD SIOUX TO WAR.
Frank Grouard Says GOO of Them Will
Volunteer to Fight Spain.

Frank Grouard. chief Of government
scouts in the west, is in st. Joseph, Mo-,
preparing to 30 TO tho east II he is call
ed. IL is possible that he will be Joined
by several hundred Sioux indiana and
as many cowboys from South Dakota
and Wyoming. General Crook once said
of Grouard, ~ would rather lose a
third of my command than Frank Grou.
ard. :"
or tho Sioux Grouard says;
"They are ready to go to war with
Spain at moments notice. They have
no ties to bind them at home like tho
bravest and best of the white men. They
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

William Sposrl of No. 7o5 East Ninth
street, employed in the shops of the
llobdell Oar Wheel Co., had his right
foot mashed lait Friday by q piece OF
iron falling upon it. lie was taken in
the PhmniI Emhalaaas "a his home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Each of our soldiers in the next war
will carry an aluminium tag by which
he can be individually identified n i.
practical idea and would have been oF
great service in the civil ware
Louis Globe Democrat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
srrs. wagreper,. s,ns,, ~,

Va,..-, travelling Quarters.
,,,s seAseraay Bailie Waggener tucked his
Wne under his arm and started for
K masMhgton. From there he will 90 10
nv west and take look at the Ameri-
can fleet. He says he would rathar iooi,
MAJ 1, ,na .,o meet than all tho Worlds fairs a
K Eis" eo" us see in thousand years .,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

Salem, N. j., April %. THE plant.
ing Of mines iu the Delaware has
seriously affected boats plying between
Salem county ports and Philadelphia,
aud the rules Issued by the govern
ment, which went into effect on
Wednesday, will not only cause the
fishing and produce boats in this
section much trouble, but will also
interfere with the travel of coast
steamers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05
coLAIxs-rnnnIxs NUprIALs.
An apothecnry IN tho Navy NIarries n "

An apothecnry IN tho navy aIarries n VIII
inington Giri-DouEherty-F Ford Wedding.
Edward IS. Collins, L. S. NJ, and
Miss Ida May Perkins, daughter of
Henry W. Perkins, ex- president of City
Council, were married yesterday week
at ths Perkins residence, No. 536 East
serenth street. The Rev. John D. O.
Hannn, pastor Of Union NJ. Il. Church,
performed the ceronony in ths presence
of relatives and near friends OF the
bride and groom. MIR. Collins, who ia
an apothocary in the navy. has Just re
turnsd from a three years. cruise, and
is at present detached. Ho may, how
ever, be ordered to reioin the navy at
any time. and for that reason, the cere-
mOny, which was to have taken place
in June. was performed at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins left on wedding
trip North.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-05-05

A pretty wedding was solemn lied in
st i'aul's II. @. Church yesterday
week when Miss Alice 6. Ford,
daughter of Mrs. Mary b. Ford, WAS
married to Elmer T. Dougherty. Miss
Katharine Harrison Baker of Philadel-
phia was the maid OF honor and Wal ter
W. Brown Of West Grove. Pa, the hest
man. Tho ushers were William Butt
Of this city and Thomas Murray Of
Elkton. This bride was given awaJ by
her uncle, Peter J. Ford. The Rev.
NJ. \. Fallon, pastor OF ST. paul's,
officiated. assistsd hy Father Kully Of
West Grove, Father Birmingham of ST.
JoseDh's on the Brandywine, Father
Brady of New Castle aud Father
QuiRley. h reception followed at the
residence OF tho bride'H mother, No.
225 Broomo atreet. Upon their return
from Southern trip, MIR. and Mrs.
Dougherty will live at Ninth and
Adams streets.
BRYAN-RoBINsoN.
Jacob Il. Bryan and Mics Minnie
Robinson were married last night week
at No. l1l3 Tatnall stroet, by the Rev. o.
ID. Robinson. Guests we're present
from this city. Clayton and Philadel-
Dhia
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-06

A second bullet carried another man 10
his account
been upon me had not sprung upon
him, thrown away my bar, caught up
his companion knife, which had fallen
from his hand, and tried my level best
to drive it in above his shoulder blade.
But it was easier said than done. He
clutched me fiercely and locked hard
and fast we swayed this way and that,
fighting like wildcats for our lives. He
was smaller man than l. but active
as an acrobat and in the most perfect
training. Up and down, round and
round, we went, eyes glaring, breath
coming IN great gasps, our hands upon
each others Threats and every moment
drawing closer and closer to the vessels
side.
Though the whole fight could not
have lasted minute il seemed an
eternity. / was beginning to weaken,
and / saw by the look in his hateful aim
ond eyes that my antagonist knew it.
But he had bargained without his host.
A heavy roll sent the little vessel heel
ing over TO the port side. and an instant
later we were both prone upon the deck,
rolling, tumbling, fighting again to be
uppermost. From the manner in which
l had fallen, however, the advantage
now lay with me, and you may be sure
1 was not slow TO make the most Of it.
Throwing myself over and seating my
self astride Of him, / clutched my adj
versary by the throat and, drawing back
my struck him with my clinched
fist ween his eyes The blow was
give with all my strength, and it GER
tain. told He lay beneath me bleed
ing and insensible mass. Then stagger-
ing to my feet looked about me. On
the deck were four dead bodies-two on
the break Of the poop lying faces down,
just where they had fallen; one at my
feet, his skull dashed in and his brains
protruding, horrible sight; another
under the bulwarks. his limbs witch
ing in his death agony and his mouth
vomiting blood with automatic regular
ity. My companion discovered seated
astride of another individual admonish-
ing him with what knew was an emp.
ty revolver to abstain from any further
attempt TO escape.
Il think we have got the upper hand
of them now" he said as calmly as if
he were accustomed to going through
this sort Of thing every day Of his life.
Would you be so good as to hand me
that piece of rope? must make this
slippery gentleman fast while / have
him."
"Surely it's the leader of the gang,
/ cried, at the same time doing as he
bad asked me. 1.-The man you pointed
out to me, Kwong Fungi"
You're quite light. 1t is.
"And now that you have him what
will his fate be?'
"A short shrift and a long rope, If
have anything to do with the matter.
Tberel That's right, dom { think you'll
get into much mischief now, my
friend"
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Taking the arm he offered me, ,ce set off.
all round the boat. You see, thew can
be attached in no time, and when thew
are once fixed, the shape of the masts
altered, the funnel differently cased or
done away with altogether, the char.
acter OF her bows and stern changed be-.
yond recognition by another appliance
she can be three different crafts inside
Of "a hours"
This, then, accounted for the number
OF different vessels the Beautiful White
Devil was supposed to possess. I began
to understand the marvellous escanes
more clearly now.
And whose idea was this Ingenious
fnvention?" ventured to ask.
Like most Of our things her lady.
ships own" he replied, "and wonder.
iuiiy successful it has proved"
And shall I be presuming too much
on your good nature il seek to learn
something of the lady herself?'
"Ah, I'm afraid there I cannot salts
~ your curiosity" he answered, shak.
ing his head. 1--WE have strict instruc.
lions ON that point, and there not a
man aboard this ship who values his
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in what must have been dead faint.
/ have no recollection of what follow
ed Immediately upon my recovering
myself except confused remembrance
of craving for water-water, water,
waterl But there was none to be had
even if had offered gl00 for drop.
Toward evening our plight was in
deed pitiable. We were all too weak TO
work the boat. Friends and foes min
gled together unmolested. Unable to
bear his agony, one of the men jumped
overheard, and SO ended his sufferings.
Others would have followed his exam
pie, but my companion promised that
he would shoot the next man who. at
tempted it. and SO make his end still
more certain.
About half past the sun sank be-
meath the horizon, and with his depar-
ture welcome breeze came down TO us.
Within an hour this had freshened into
moderate gale. Then, just before dark
ness obscured everything, a cry from
one of the Cinnamon for'ard brought
my companion to his feet Rushing to
the side, he stared toward the west
"Yes! Yes, it is! We're saved, De
Normanville-we're saved As he says,
it is the schooner"
Then for the fourth time during that
eventful voyage my senses deserted me.
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THE BEAUTIFUL
WHITE DEVIL.
BY GUY BOoTHBY.
Copyright, 1865. by d. Appleton s. Col
[CoNTINUED.]

AS the head of the first man appeared
my companion raised his pistol AID
pulled the trigger. The bullet struck
the poor wretch exactly on the bridge
of the nose, making a clear round hole
from which an instant later Jet of
blood spurted forth. a second bullet
carried another man to his account, and
by this time the remaining four were
upon us.
OF what followed in thar turmoil /
have but a very imperfect recollection.
/ remember seeing three men rush to-
ward me, one of whom / knew for
Kwong Fung, the little pockmarked
rascal before mentioned, and i recollect
that with the instinct of despair |
clutched my bar of iron in both hands
and brought il down on the head of the
nearest Of the trio with all my force. IL
caught him ON the right temple and
crushed the skull in like broken egg
shell. But the piratical scoundrels had
forgotten the man lying on the deck. II
their haste TO advance they omitted &c
step over his body, caught their feet and
fell to the ground.
AT least am wrong in saying they
fell to the ground, for only the peck
marked rascal fell; the other tripped
and would have recovered himself and
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sible for me to know your nameT'
"You may certainly know it If you
wish to, she answered with short
and, could not help thinking, rather
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1898-07-22
PORTO RICAN EXPEDITION.
It Will Be Swelled to 100000 Troops, and
Perhaps 7O,OOO-Plenty of Heavy
Artillery.

Washington, July 20.-The Porto
Rican expedition will be swelled soon
to 40, 900 men and if necessary to 10000
men, the equipment of the volunteer
forces having now progressed so well
as to warrant the statement that that
number of men can be ready for service
in Porto Rico within a very short time.
The entire body of troops at Tampa
will be taken, numbering about Is, 200
men and including a lot of heavy and
light artillery under command of Gen.
Rodgers. The expedition will be par
ticularly strong with artillery, as some
of that at Santiago commanded by
Gen. Randolph is to be drawn upon.