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The sun., 1898-01-13
HER CHILD Is DEAD.
Peculiar Circumist anccs Surrounding
The Death OfNOrah LOOckcr-
mans Baby.

Special to The sr'S
| DOVER, Del, Jan l2.-Norah LOCKER.
mans child is dead.
The mother will be arrested as soon as
her condition will allow.
Coroner Walls is in possession OF the
body, and will holdan inquest tomorrow
morning at $50 o'clock.
Norah Loockcrman is a Young colord
woman, and is employed as a servant in
the family OF Mrs. Norman keIium, who
lives on New street. Mrs. kellum was
called out this morning about 9 o'clock
When she went Norah Loock"rman was
left in the house, and when Mrs kclum
returned the Loockcrnail woman was
not there.
Ms kri!um went out 10 look Ior l,p
and met Der coming up the lane from
the stable, which is situated some dis
tancc in the rear Of the house. Her con-
dition ut once showed that something
was wrong and when asked by Mrs.
kcllum what was the matter. she gave
an cvasive answer Mrs. keium press
ed for IL direct answer and the woman
admitted that she had been delivered
prcmaturelv Of a child. The woman was
taken into the house and Mrs. Kcllilm
and Il neghbor's wife went to the stable
to investigate. There they found the
body Of fully developed female
child which weighed over 10 pounds.
The child had been laid face down in Il
muck heap and Il quantity Of rubbish
thrown over 1t.
It was dead
The two women removed the body and
digging Il hole, placed the body in it..
Coroner Walls was away at Houston
the death OF Patience II.
Wilson, aged - years, who fell from her
chair last night and was dead when
picked up.
When he returned he was notified OF
he case and took charge OF the body and /.
placed it in the care uf undertaken Will
liam l.. Pritchctt.
The Loockcrman woman il at the kcl-
lum residence in a critical condition. .
The verdict OF the Coroner tomorrow .
will decide whether she will, .
if she RECEIVERS, have to answer to Il
charge,
The sun., 1898-01-13
II WAS 4 FUNNY THING.
\ Fill Introduced in the House of
Which the Sponsor Was
Ashamed.
Special to THE Sun.

Special to THE Sun.
DOVER, Jan. l2.--Onr OF the funniest
pieces IF legislation ever attempted was
the bill which Thomas johnson, of Sus-
sex, introduced into the House today.
The bill was anendatory to the con-
stitutiOn Of the State. The amendment
was to allow the election OF two Senators
at large and two Representatives at large
in Kent county and to give the same adj
vantage to Sussex. Mr. johnson in the
first place sought to introduce the bill
after Speaker Higgins rule as to giving
the required one days notice had gone
into effect.
lie had his own troubles and stated
that il allowed to introduce the bill he
intended to move that it be laid upon
t he table. Through the vigorous cham
Of Hazel, Dempsey and Don
aIdson, the reading was allowed, and
Mr. johnson moved that it be laid upon
The table
There it is yet, and the only result 50
far is that there was Il great deal OF effort
put forth to accomplish nothing.
The sun., 1898-01-13
GORDON MAY Be GOVERNOR
The Philadelphia Jurist Turns
Clever Trick.
EFFECTS A STRONG COMBINE.
DOnnelIy Nominated for Receiver Of
Taxes to Help the Quarter Ses.
siOns Judge to Win.
Special to THE SrN.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 12.-IIon. James
Gay Gordon means to make fight for
the Gllbernatorial nomination in this
State. This political secret has been
carefully guarded and it leaked out here
tonight through the several mysterious
contabs held over the nomination OF
Hon. Charles Donnclly for Receiver OF
Taxes by the Democrats.
1t was understood that Donnelly' S
nomination had been brought about by
deal with the independent Repdbli-
cans, whereby the Democrats were to
support Harvey X. hewitt to defeat
Roncy, who was today nominated for
the office by the colnbiners at the dicta-
ton OF ''Davc' Martin.
Roncy won easily in the convention,
the hewitt forces boiling.
\ The talk following the days doings
developed the fact that Donnelly's
nomination was Gordon scheme to
unite the Harrity and anti-Harrity
Democrats to the end that Gordon might
win the nomination for Governor at the
coming convention.
This move will result in the bitterest
contest for Office ever fought in
Pennsylvania and Gordon will
doubtless wage battle along lines
entirely new in Pennsylvania politics
1t is no secret that James Gay Gordon
all the brains that entered
into Pattisons first administration and it
was the absence Of Gordon that unmasked
Pattison during the second term when
he made a pitiab!e spectacle Of himself.
Today Robert +. Pattison banks on a
made for him by james Gay
Gordon who directed his political affairs,
and ncWspapcrman who wrote his
papers on Interstate commerce.
The sun., 1898-01-13
Wilson Stole 500.

Charles Wilson the negro who was
brought from Petersburg, Va, as the
murderer OF Farra, also for the larceny
of $l35 from his wifc's sister Mary
Harrison, pleaded guilty last night re-
fore Magistrate Daley to having stolen
$50. Mary Harrison still contends
that Wilson stole $l35 and she
believes he will yet plead guilty 10 hay
ing stolen that amount. Wilson was
placed under $500 bail, and com
mitted in default of the same.
The sun., 1898-01-13
Lawyer Brooks Son Suicides,

New York, Jan. 12.-Ilarvey Brooks,
the nineteen-ycar-old son Of Lawyer
Brooks, committed suicide today, at his
home in West Eighty-sccond street.
lie was a student at the University of
New York. The family cannot account
for the awful tragedy.
The sun., 1898-01-13
Mrs. Mack Not Yet in Auburn.

New YORK, Jan. l2.-Shcriff Baker
said today he did not know when Mrs.
Augusta Mack would be taken to Auburn
Prison. The Sheriff has heard nothing
from the warden in response to the com
mitmcnt papers which were sent there
yesterday. As the Auburn officers are
likely to come for her at any time,
Sheriff Baker notified her to be ready on
short notice.
The sun., 1898-01-13
kriStcnSOu & Bro, Fail,

Sheriff Finn yesterday closed the
grocery store of kristenson & Brother,
on East Eleventh street. On Friday of
last week the stock was levied on for
judgment Of $1,000, entered by William
johnson,
The sun., 1898-01-13
Timer Hurt ut PulInan's.

John J. Welsh, Of No. 1l2O Lombard
street, employed ut Pullman's car shops,
fell from the top Of Car, on which he
was working, broke his collar bone and
fractured his skull. The Phoenix ambu-
lance was called, and promptly respond
ed, taking him to the Delaware Hospital,
where his wounds were dressed. He
was badly hurt and at u o'clock had
not gained consciousness. His injuries
are net considered fatal.
The sun., 1898-01-13
Real Estate Sales Increase,

w. Il. Parson states that the amount
Of sales are increasing, and shows dis
position for an increase in business. All
real estate agents. contractors and build
ers report that the outlook for 1898 is
one hundred per cent. better than it was
for 1897 at this time last year.
The sun., 1898-01-13
Kaufinan.HeacOck NuDtials.

Miss Nellie F. Heacock, daughter of
William leacock, formerly of this city,
now residing in Seattle, Wash, was mar
red last evening to Jacob Kaufman,
prominent merchant of Moscow, Idaho.
The sun., 1898-01-13
Waived an Examination,

New YoRE, Jan. l2.-William +.
Goerdes. the swindling stock broker,
waived examination this afternoon, on
the charge OF blackn all, and was held in
$4,000 bail for trial
The sun., 1898-01-13
Improvement in the Clayton House.

A modern cafe has been opened in the
Clayton House by Manager Bothman.
Being on the main floor, and so complete
in all It's arrangements, it is great add-
ton to the house. A ladies' entrance on
Fifth street is feature of the new cafe
The sun., 1898-01-13

Calvin Eastburn, of near Newark, was
in this city yesterday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
NAVAL COURT
 QUITS HAVANA Return. of Investigators to Key West on the
 MangrOve.
It Would Seem That the Work of the Officers Is Nearly
 Completed.
Sittinqs Will Probably Be Held on Board the Big Battle-Ship
 Iowa.
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

HAVANA, March 15.-The MangroVe, with the court of inquiry on board, sailed tonight for Key West. Captain Sampson, president of the board, as- sured correspondents that the decision to leave Havana was not reached until this afternoon, after consultation or the members It was decided that, while further testimony might be ob- tained here, this was not sufhclentiy likely to justify a longer stay. The court can return if the divers or wreck CTS make discoveries that ada to the knowledge now gathered. The plans or the submerged wreck, in the prepara- ton of which Ensign Powelson mas hao a large share, are very elaborate anu Captain Sampson says the testimony and records of the divers are very 1uli.
 Captain Sampson hopes the court Will he allowed to resume its sittings on the battle-ship Iowa, now near Key west with the New York. All the ofhcers or the court except Judge-Advocate Ma rix are stationed on the Iowa or the New York and on the former the court could be absolutely free from lnterrup- tion The greater part or the lnVestlsa- ton that remains will consist, unless
  study of the plans. It is not thought that it will be necessary again to sum- mon the survivors of the Maine, offi- cers or men. now at Key West, or scat tered throughout the fleet. Captain Sampson said, however, that any such would be summoned if the revision Of the testimony showed missing links ln the chain that they could supply.
 The court has no prophecy to make as to the further duration of its sit tings or as to when or where the ind ings will be promulgated. Captain Sigsbee will probably remain here with Lieutenant Commander Wainwright to superintend the wrecking on behalf or the Government.
 Chaplain Chidwick Is expected to re- main to care for any bodies that may be recovered. At least, no orders had been received to the contrary when this dispatch was sent.
 The court called upon Consul-General Lee this afternoon to bid him farewell and subsequently, Captain Sigsbee said adieu to the court.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
DOES NOT CAUSE
 MUCH CONCERN.
Reported Intention of European Gov ernments to Intervene Not
 Given Any Credence.

WASHINGTON, March 15. = Not much concern is expressed by officers of the administration over the reported intention of European Governments at the instigation of Austria, to intervene between the United States and Spain in the settlement of the questions now pending between them. So far 1t has been stated that this has taken no of ficial shape, or at least no indication of such design has reached the State Department. What the attitude of our Government would be if representa- tions in that line were addressed to It by European powers was aquestlon that the officials actually do not care to answer in anticipation. The sugges- tion that the Spanish Government has protested against the sale by Brazil or the two cruisers to the United States likewise fails to cause any feeling or concern, the naval officers holding that there can be no question of the right or the United States to increase it's navy.
 Senator Proctor called at the state Department about noon to-day and spent some time in conference with AS, sistant Secretary Day. He appeared to be deeply concerned over the sad death of Mrs. Thurston. The President and the Secretary of State have united in sending to Senator Tnurston, through United States Consul General Lee, condolence on the sad event.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
LINGO STATESMEN
 ANXIOUS TO TALK.
Chandler and Tillman Try to Rush Through Demand for
 Information

WASHINGTON,M March 15.-There was a veritable monkey and parrot time in the Senate Committee on Naval Af- fairs to-day when Senators Chandler and Tillman tried to force through a resolution of inquiry into the Maine disaster. These two Senators made hot speeches, alleging that there seemed to be no necessity for any further de- delay, and that the President should transmit to Congress the information generally believed to have been sent him by members of the naval court. The committee did not adopt the sug- gestions of this pair of jingo states men. They are resolved, however, to air their views on the Senate floor, and it is known that Senator Lodge of Massachusetts has announced his in tention of introducing a resolution to- morrow or Thursday calling upon the President to transmit for the informa- ton of the Senate such facts as he may have in his possession. This reso- Iution, while offering an opportunity for Senators Lodge. Chandler and Till man to make jingo speeches, will be referred to the Naval Affairs Commit tee, where it will be promptly pigeon holed, because a majority of the com mittee are of the opinion that the pre-
 mature publication of such informa- tion as the President may have would
 be incompatible with the public sery- ice"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
TO SUPPLEMENT THE
 COAST DEFENSES.
Plans Submitted to the War Depart ment for Equipping Launches
 With Torpedoes.

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Lieuten- ant Very, the representative of the Howell Torpedo Company. has submit ted to the War Department proposi- tion to supplement the defenses of the larger coast ports, such as New York and Boston. by equipping a number of light draught steam launches with tor pedo outfits. He urges that by the full use of this means of defense the har- bors may be kept open for commerce up to the last moment, which would not be the case were reliance placed on the ordinary fixed mine and torpedo. These torpedoes have a range of about two miles, and start off at a speed of thirty knots. If the boats from which they are discharged are properly shell tered, as proposed by Lieutenant Very, it is believed they would be valuable adjuncts to the steamers defense. The Government, however, has heretofore regarded automobile torpedoes as proper instruments for naval use, and is scarcely disposed to change policies at this date.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
Will Come e to This City and Take Command Of
 the Oregon.
Lieutenant Fechteler Left Tenn porarily in Charge Of the
 Monterey.
Lieutenant Commander Adams De- clared to Have Been Often
 Under sfThe Influence"
Special Dispatch to The Call.

SAN DIEGO, March 15.-Captain Charles B. Clark, commanding the United States coast defender Monte rey, this morning received orders to proceed at once to San Franclsco to assume command of the battleship Oregon, which is under orders to cruise to Central and South America. Cap tain Clark, it was said by his officers. was greatly surprised at the receipt of his orders, but was of course gratif1ed with the mark of confidence shoWn He will leave-to-morrow for San Fran cisco to take command Of the great ship, leaving Lieutenant Commander A. F. Fechteler in command or the Monterey until a new commander IS assigned to her.
 Captain Mccormick of the Oregon is to be ordered East on ordnance duty. Captain Clark was the senior captain in this harbor and that honor Will now fall upon Captain Whiting of the Mon adnock.
 Naval officers had much to gossip about to-day. The first was the order detaching Captain Clark from the Monterey, and the second item of news was the reprimand received from the Secretary of the N, wy hauling the Adams court martial over the coals for it's verdict.
 Lieutenant Commander Adams of the Monterey was charPed with 1ntoxlca- tion and conduct unbecoming an ofhcer, and court martial lasting two weeks was held on the Monadnock in this port The utmost secrecy was observed and the verdict sent to Washington. IL now appears that the fellow officers or Adams were entirely too lenlent with him, according to the Secretarys ideas, and he says so.
 "Don's quote me-" said an officer Of the Monadnock to-day, put you can just say that Secretary Long IS rlght. This is not the first or the second or fense of Lieutenant = Commander Adams. He was drunk at San Fran cisco. and has been drunk here. On one occasion he was in command or the Monterey when he was drunk, and greeted Captain Clark on the latter's return to the ship in such condition that Captain Clark was very properly chagrined. In times like these we be- lieve it is right that the Secretary should make every man toe the mark who has in his hands the lives of others and the honor of the nation"
 Similar comment was made by one or two other officers, while others pooh pooed the idea that Lieutenant Com mander Adams was anything more than pleasantly eXhilarated on the oc- casion mentioned. Several of the crew who are known to be reliable and sober men declare that they have seen Lieu tenant Commander Adams under the | influence of liquor when in full and absolute command of the Monterey
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
WHERE SICARD'S WHITE SQUADRON
 AWAITS ACTION
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 Vessels Af1Oat.
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The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
TALKING PEACE, YET PREPARING
 FOR COMING WAR
Continued from First Page.

without war. Are we not doing our full duty from the standpoint of hu- manity if we alleviate the suffering of the women and children whose condition, brought about by the methods of Weyler, has attracted the attention of the entire civilized worldp We can do that without in terfering with Spain's rights. We are doing it now and we can con- tinue to do it. Better spend million dollars in relieving that suffering than bring on war that would cost thousands of millions.
 1T do not believe public sentiment of this country calls for war. The newspapers are largely responsible for the war excitement. The conser- vative men of the country West and South as well as East realize what war would mean to this country and hope to see it averted. They believe, without regard to party, that the President can be trusted to solve the difficulties in a way that will not de- base the honor of the nation, and that he will do it without recourse to war. Yes, the great majority of the people are against war, no matter what may be the representations of the newspapers to the contrary"
 Speaking of the Msine incident, he said: "We have had no report on that yet; we do not know what that report will be when it comes. We may never know what was the direct cause of the disaster. If it is at all uncertain we should give the Spanish Government the benefit of the doubt. Our navy and our country can afford to do that. This nation is big enough and broad enough to take a big and broad view of that affair.". I hope the officers of our navy will look at the matter in that light and be- lieve they will. Nobody believes the Spanish Government authorized the destruction of the ship. If Spain is technically responsible because of it's being the act of some of her people, she will doubtless make any repar- ation that is just. As sensible people we must not lose sight of the fact that Europe is armed to the teeth and that whatever we do in respect to Cuba should have the moral support of Europe.
 "As long as we keep strictly with in the bounds of right and justice, we will have such support. We can relieve the suffering in Cuba and use our friendly offices toward bringing out peace and retain the support of the world; we should do nothing tc forfeit that support. Not, however through any fear of the conse- quences of war, but because nation as an individual, should strive te ever have right on its side"
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-16
BUSY TIMES
 AT BUREAUS Great Activity Continues in the War and Navy
 Departments.
Owing to the Big Appropriation Provisional Contracts Can
 Now Be Rushed.
Cruiser San Francisco Will Convoy the Arnazonas Over-Fronn the
 Tyne.
Special Dispatch to The Call.
Call Office, Riggs House,

Call Office, Riggs House,
 Washington, March 10.
 This was another busy day in the War and Navy Departments. Secre- tary Alger was enabled to make an al- lotment of funds from the appropria- ton of the $50, 100000, which will great Iy facilitate the work of the bureaus. These bureaus had not been able to conclude any contracts for the procure ment of warship supplies, because no allotment had been made, but this af- ternoon the ordnance bureau was given two and a half million dollars, and husiness went forward with a rush. It is true that this sum is already mort gagged under provisional arrangements made during the past week, but with the assurance of more funds to come, the work of the bureau is now moving rapidly.
 Secretary Long was exceedingly busy to-day, having not only to give good deal of time to the Cabinet, to which he was obliged to return twice, but also being obliged to see great many persons with whom the department has, or expects to have contract rela- tions. Among the latter was Mir. Her reshoff, the torpedo boat builder from Bristol R. I.
 He turned two of these boats over to the department a few days ago and the Secretary's purpose in consulting him was to learn how much he could hasten the work on one of the boats remaining in his hands, which, in or dinary times, would require about two months to complete.
 The Secretary also spent a good deal of time at intervals during the day in consulting over the long distance tele- phone with naval officers in New York, and it is believed much of this con- sultation concerned the procurement of suitable vessels from among the aux Hilary navy for war purposes.
 Mr. Malster of the Columbian Iron Works at Baltimore has notified the department that he will be able to turn over the torpedo-boat Rodgers next Saturday. The Rodgers is boat which smashed her engines in the midst of a trial trip about six months ago. It was necessary to replace the engines, but under the hurry orders been done in good time. 1t Is expected that the boat will be taken at once from Baltimore to Norfolk.
 | The department has no disposition tc ! waste time at this juncture In making | trial trips, but knowing the boat to bt | of satisfactory type, like her sister | boat, the Winsiow, and of good work manship. according to the. naval in l spectors' reports, she will be accepted | out of hand, as were the Gwyn an( Talbot last week.
 1 The new cruiser Amazonas, accordin, to the present plans, will be manned