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The sun., 1898-12-30
DEATH IN An XMAS GIFT
Another Case Of Poison Being
Sent in the Mail and Taken
by an Innocent Woman.
DELAWARES CRIME RECALLED
Latest Deed Probably Suggested by
Famous Botkin.Dunning Poison
ing Case Now on Trial
in San Fran
cisco.
DELAWARES CRIME RECALLED

Through murder plot apparently sug.
gested by the now famous Botkin-Dun.
ming case Mrs. Kate j. Adams, an aged
widow, was killed by deadly poison
in her room at No. 81 West Eighty-sixth
street in New York city on Wednesday.
The United States mails again served
as the conveyance by which the poison
was sent. The case is in way every similar
to the one in which Mrs. John P. Dun
ming and Mrs. Joshua Deane, of Dover,
lost their lives and for which crime Mrs.
Cordelia BotkiD was arrested and is now
being tried.
The new poison case has caused much
agitation owing to the probability of an
increase in murder by long distance.
The result of Mrs. Botkin's trial is now
awaited with even greater interest.
The poison in the New York case
which is believed to have been cyanide
OF potassium, was intenned for Harry S.
Cornish, physical director of the Knick-
erbocker Athletic Club, at Forty-ffth
street and Madison avenue. He board
ed with Mrs. Adams and her handsome
daughter, Mrs. Florence Rogers. The
poison was sent to Cornish through the
mails, and was apparently bromo selt-
ger. 1t is believed that woman, in
spired by jealousy, intended to murder
him because of his attentions to another.
Mrs. Adams complained of headache,
and the poison was given to her for
bromo seltzer. Mrs. Adams was at once
attacked by violent nausea and convul-
sions and died in twenty minutes. Cor
nish, who tasted the mixture after she
displayed alarming symptoms, suffered
intensely, and narrowly ly escaped the
death which had been planned for him
DR.. E. F. Hitchcock, the first physi-
clan who reached the house, also tested
the poison and was considerably affected,
though he but touched a grain of the
substance with his tongue. The poison
was of the deadliest kind.
Mr.. Cornishs wife obtained a divorce
from him in 1896, charging infdelity
and cruelty. Mrs. Rogers husband is in
Buffalo, where he is the general agent Of
the Hartford Insurance Company, but
she has been living here with her
mother.
Cornish is working with the authori-
ties in an attempt to trace the crime to
its author. The plot was most carefully
arranged, and not only was the package
sent to Cornish most innocent in appear
nee, but the sender had evidently taken
precautions to avoid detection which
must give the police much trouble unless
Cornish can furnish clue of valve. He
is keeping quiet by Mr.. Mclntyle's re-
quest.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Reading Railroad OfIicials Visit.

A party of Reading Railroad officials
visited this city yesterday. Their pur-
pose was to start from here on a tour OF
inspection of the Wilmington & Northern
Railroad to take an account of stock.
Such changes as are contemplated by the
new management will go into effect jan
uary l. The visiting officials were met
by Superintendent A. Il. McCausland.
They took dinner at the Clayton House
and left last evening. The following
were in the party: A. s. Hitchcock, j.
H. Rankin, W. T. Gorrell, Louis Horton
Jr, and Christopher Scknetofer of Read.
ing; J. E. Kelly, Of New York city, and
IS Carter, of Philadelphia.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Funeral of Lieutenant hurchman.

This afternoon at $50 o'clock funeral
services will be held over the body Of
Lieutenant Clark Churchman who was
killed at Ell Caney. The funeral will
take place at the United States Military
Academy at West Point, N. Y.
f. &. Churchman, cousin OF the lieu
tenant, has returned, after bringing the
body to this country on the transport
Port Victor. The lieutenant's watch,
which has been buried with him, was
also brought back.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Delaware Road Notes.

Night operator of the Delaware Divi.
sion Howard Downes has been confined
to his home with malaria for several
days. He reported for duty last even
ing. J. w. West, of East Newmarket,
has been filling Mr.. Downes' position
during his indisposition.
r. 0. Wise, of New Castle, is acting as
operator in the Delaware road office in
this city during the absence of Operator
w. O. Merrick who is at his home at
Cambridge owing to the sudden and un-
expected death of his father.
Mr.. Merrick will probably resume his
duties on Monday.
The sun., 1898-12-30
LAWYERS 70 FRAME A LAW
Claim Made That Magistrates
Charge Exorbitant Rates
For Collecting Bills.
MANY INSTANCES ARE CITED
Attorneys Will Ask the General As
sembly to Pass an Act That Will
Keep Justices of the Peace
Within Proper
Bounds.

1t was stated yesterday afternoon from
a reliable source that a number OF promi-
nent lawyers in this city would probably
frame law for the General Assembly to
take action against magistrates charging
such exorbitant prices for the col
lection of claims, ETC., placed in their
hands.
A prominent attorney in speaking of
the affair said that the concensus of
opinion was that law keeping magis-
trates to reasonable rates should be
passed, and that speedily.
In substaptiation of this he cited a
number of instances where the magis-
trates had practically mulcted the en-
tire bill placed in their hands for collec-
tion.
One of these, he said, had been brought
to his notice by one of his clients. Some
time ago, he stated, his client had placed
two bills against different persons in
the hands OF one of the magistrates of
this city.
The claims were for $40 and $25 re-
spectively. The first bill was lost entire
ly through the negligence of the magis-
trate, and when he went for the $25 the
| OlllCldl CoOlly bllONcu pl,oO OVcl. w llu
with bill, ETC., and asked him to attach
his signature to the same, as the remain
der the magistrate said had been eaten
up by costs amounting to $22.2O.
The man promptly refused the $3.50
offered him and in more emphatic than
righteous language informed the magis-
trate what he thought of his thievish
transaction.
Since then it appears that action has
been brought against the magistrate for
the claim, but his attorney, through the
poor laws in existence, does not expect
to receive cent.
The lawyer cited number of cases of
similar nature, and says it is no Won
der that SO many persons are anxious to
secure the office of justice of the peace as
their profits, he alleges, are from $1,000
to $6, 900 per year.
The constables under them, he claims,
earn from So, 900 to $4,000 per year, and
of this he had been informed by one of
them who resides in this CITY,
The sun., 1898-12-30
The KONORED FEW.
Oficers, Directors and Friends In
terested in the Wilmington Elec-
trio Company Taken Care or

The following echoes from the recent
peculiar disposal of the preferred stock OF
the Wilmington Electric Company are
going the rounds.
It is alleged that the officers received
$75 Der share, the directors $40 and their
friends received $65 for theirs while the
rest have scramble to get $55.
A certain broker it is said advises that
the minority holders pool their stock at
his place of business until February 8.
The broker will guarantee not to dis
pose of the stock for less than $55, the
buyers to pay the commission.
This is said by other brokers to be alb
surd as they can secure $55 clear for
their shares at once.
The sun., 1898-12-30
AT Harlan & Hollingsworth's Works

On account OF the night work which is
being done at Harlan & Hollingsworth
Company's works, two electric lights
have been placed in the time keepers
offices.
Charles B. Handy has succeeded John
F. Porter, who resigned clerical posi-
ton to accept position as teacher in a
preparatory school in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Hanby's position as time keeper
has been filled by Harry G. Budd, who
is succeeded by Harry Bush, of the lum-
ber department.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Journalistic Change.

The Chester Times of yesterday, says
negotiations for one-half interest in the
Chester Evening News by Hon. John B.
Robinson, though not completed, are
practically assured. The paper will be
owned by Thomas r. Vernon and Mr..
Robinson, the new firm to assume
management about the first of the year.
1t is the intention to discontinue the
publication of the Media Ledger in order
that Mr.. Robinson may deyote his atten-
tion to the Evening NeWs.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Clerk Serves Notice.

Notice was served yesterday by Clerk
of the Market Michael Connell on those
persons having stands along the streets
near and about the city market, which
were in violation of the law, to remove
them.
He also informed them that he would
enforce the ordinance prohibiting the
erection OF awnings, ring bolts or other
distractions, and those who fail to COM
ply with his instructions will be prose-
cutal
The sun., 1898-12-30
Ex.GOvernOr's Funeral.

At his late residence, Cochran
Range" near Middletown, the funeral OF
ext Governor John p. Cochran will take
place this afternoon.
Rev. W. J. Wilkie, pastor of the Epis--
copal Church of Middletown, and
Francis II. Moore, pastor of the Presby,,
terian Church OF the same place. Will
conduct the services. Interment will
be made at Forest Cemetery. Grand
sons of the deceased will serve as pail
bearers.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Stable Burned.

A frame stable owned by William
Fields and occupied by John Thompson
grocer, at Bancroft's Banks, was entirely
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon.
The contents were all saved. An alarm
was sent in from box No. 70, Lowering
avenue and Scott street. Although the
department responded with their usual
promptness the small structure was a
mass of ruins when the scene was
reached. The loss will amount to about
$3.50
The sun., 1898-12-30
Lieutenant Transferred.

A letter has been received by Levi A.
Bertolette, of this city, from his son
Lieutenant l.. Calvin Bertolette, stating
that he had been transferred from the
Wilmington to the monitor Amphitrite,
which has been converted into a train
ing ship for gun captains.
She is still in Boston harbor but it is
expected that she will sail soon for Port
Royal, S. G., where there is an excellent
range.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Old Watchman Dead.

James Duffy, who has been P, W.
& B. watchman at Fourth street crossing
since April l, 1866, died Wednesday at
the residence of his sister, Mrs. Cornelius
Dugan, 223 Pine street, aged 65 years,
after an illness of nine days. The funeral
will be held on Saturday morning at 8
o'clock, with high mass in st. Mary's
Church. Interment will be made in the
New Cathedral Cemetery.
The sun., 1898-12-30

"The Farmers Bank at
Georgetown is holding
worthless paper, upon which
money was raised to buy
Democratic votes for the
last ten years."---Jerome b.
Bell, in the Sunday Star.
The sun., 1898-12-30
The Iiberty's Coming Ball.

The members of the Liberty Fire Com
pany are making extensive arrangements
for their grand ball which will be held
in Turn Hall on Friday evening, Janu-
ary 81. This will be the second annual
ball of the Company and promises to
eclipse last years affair.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Chairman Alice Visits the City.

Senator-elect J. Frank Alice, State
Chairman of the Union Republican party,
was in this city yesterday in consulta-
ton with the New Castle county leaders.
Mr.. Alice refused to be interviewed rela-
tive to anything politically.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Brown Not Improving.

The condition of Harry IRrown, OF
No. OIL Wilson street, who was seriously
injured on Sunday night by being struck
with brick thrown by Jerry Davis,
remains about the same. DR.. Ebert.
the attending physician, has hopes OF
Browns ultimate recovery.
The sun., 1898-12-30

Mrs. Sarah Cormack died yesterday
morning at her home, No. S25 Tatnall
street. She was SO years old, and de-
scendant Of the old Chickahominy tribe
OF Indians. She was the mother Of
twenty children, of whom three are liv-
ing, nine grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. She was born in Little
York, Bucks county, Pa.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Will Return Today.

After few days absense, Captain Nc
Dowell of the local Salvation Army will
return today from Washington where
she has been visiting friends. Miss Tay-
lor has been in charge of the army here
during the captains absence and has had
some good meetings.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Cars for an Alabama Road.

A combination car is being completed
for the East and West Railway Com.
pany, of Alabama, by the jackson 4
Sharp Company. A portion OF the car is
intended for passengers and will be
neatly fitted up with cushioned seats.
The remaining portion is for baggage and
mail. The car is painted olive and hand.
somely finished.
The sun., 1898-12-30
A Pastors Gift,

The PASTORS Bible class of Union M. E.
Church, consisting of forty young men,
presented their preacher, Rev. j. D. G.
Hanna, with large and beautiful frame
containing the picture of each member
with Mr.. Hapna's photograph in the
cnntrp
The sun., 1898-12-30
NOn.Suited Case.

The suit of Mary Dorsey vs.. the Mu-
tual Loan Bank of Philadelphia, in which
the plaintiff was sueing to recover $40
which she alleged that she had paid T.
H. Jackson, one of the company's agents
for a stock certificate has been non-suited.
The case was heard by Magistrate
Kallav
The sun., 1898-12-30
Arm Fractured.

While Mrs. Catharine Burke of No.
S17 East Seventh street was descending
the steps of her residence yesterday
morning she slipped and fell, breaking
her right arm. The fracture was re-
duced by DR.. w. P. Miller.
The sun., 1898-12-30
A Handsome Monument.

The well.known marble cutter, George
L. Jones, OF Delaware avenue and Madi-
son streets, has shipped to West Chester,
Pa, handsome monument to be erected
to the memory of the late DR.. Isaac
Massey, of that place.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Will Hold Inquests.

At the close of this week Deputy
Coroner Chandler will hold irfquests on
the bodies of Frederick Plumb and
George Pfrommer, who were killed on
the railroad.
The sun., 1898-12-30
Y, M, u, A. Services.

On next Sunday at the Y.M.C.A., Rev.
w. L. s. Murray will preach a special
New Year sermon. A bass solo will be
sung by Ernest Haines ON the occasion.
The sun., 1898-12-30

Richmond p. Redington, OF Washing
ton, D. G., and Miss Airing, of Asbury
Park, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. v.
L. George at No. 1912 West street.
The sun., 1898-12-30

The opportunities OF the public at large
to vote for the man of their choice for
United States Senator are conspicuous
for their absence.
THE Sun offers an opportunity for
everybody to express an opinion as to
who is the best man to represent the
interests of the Diamond State IN the
councils of the nation.
This is an opportunity that has never
before been accorded to the people OF
any State within the history of the
nation.
The plan is simple.
Fill out the coupon at the head OF this
column and send it to The Sun. We pub
lish the number of votes received by each
candidate every day in order to keep the
voters posted.
The Sun also makes this offer: The
winner in this contest has the privilege
of naming any charity in the State to be
the recipient of one hundred dollars,
which will be paid to the said charity by
The Sun.
The contest will continue until the
first ballot is taken in the Legislature.
There is no law or requirement which
makes it necessary for you to sign your
name to your ballot, though we would
rather yon would. They will be counted
just the same, however, if you do not
wish your opinions known.
Send in your ballot and help win that
500 for some deserving charity.
All votes credited to each contestant
do not necessarily represent all the votes
received for each contestant. They
merely represent those that are counted
up to IL midnight of the day preceding.
The vote in The Suns senatorial
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07
WAILING AT MADRID.
LAMENTATIONS OVER THE LOSS on
cERvEaNs FLEET.
UTMOST EXTREMITY OF DESPAIR.
Ministers cressfaIicn = Authorities
Fear Popular oatbnrsts-Govern-
ment Crisis Imminent = Palace
strongly Guarded.

MADRID. Tuesday evening. July 5th.
via The Frontier. July s.-rhe enthusi-
asm aroused by the misleading dispatches
10 the Spanish Government from Cuba.
is changed to-day into the waiIings OF
the families of the victims. ana hmenta-
tions over the national disaster. The min
listers are crestfallen. and are still con-
ceal.ng the worst.
The utmost extremity Of despair rage.
and recrimination prevails among the
population. and the authorities are adopt
ing strong precautions. fearing popular
outbursts.
Marshal Martinez de Ca,npos has been
foremost In the sndeavor to prevent dis
turbances.
PEACE PROPOSAL PROBABLE.
A government crisis Is imminent. and
II Is regarded as probable that Senior Sif-
vela or Marshal Martinez de campos will
succeed Senior Sagasta as Premier. and
propose peace, in order TO prevent the
Americans from attacking the seaboard
cities of the Peninsula and running Spain
The Palace is strongly guarded, and the
Queen Regent. who is described as being
inconsolable. is receiving the sympathy OF
the sensible portion OF the population
There is no Disgusting the fact that
grave forebodings are heard as TO tho
future Of Spain.
The tone OF the general public may be
summed up in the remark frequently
heard: God alone knows what will hap
pen next"
MILITARY CABINET COMING.
MADRID, July 6.--Midnight-The.C Cabi-
net Is now sitting. and It's resignation
may be regarded as threatened.
The sequel Will probably be military
cabinet, under Marshal Martinez Campos.
There will also be. most likely. sus-
pension OF the constitutional gdlranteeA
At this hour the appearance Of tho city
Is somewhat Quieter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07
NURSES OF THE BATTLE-FIELD
Brave Women who VIII succor the
wounded aud Heal the sick.

TAMPA, FLA, July 6-Late tonight a
party of twenty-seven Red Cross nurses
arrived here, bound for the battlefield.
TO succor the wounded and heal the sick.
These brave and self-sacrfcing women
are eagerly awaiting the most rapid
transportation to the scene Of duty. Two
avenues Of transportation have been open
10 them. but tonight they believe they
have still another and a quicker route.
The party consists OF Laura Gil.
Northampton, Mass: Isabella Rutty,
Wflhelmine schlatter, Silvia Coffin, Alice
Bouliguly. Hedwig Grueznoska, Henrietta
Garron Sara Shaw, Emma Duensing'
Annie Pettis, Julia Helen Buel, Mona
Petiguy. Abbie Harris. Margaret Chand-
Ter. Sara Rallya, Nary Carson. Beatrice
Van uomrish. Mary Gladwin, New York;
Clara Martha Krause, Germany: Mary
Harley. NJ. D., Newark; Eva Dilworth'
Mary Daugal, Tewksbury, Mass, kathe-
rlne Park. Cherrie French, Connecticut;
Alice phillips, Washington; Catherine
Vilgood, Hartford and Miss Anna Wheel
or. daughter of General Joe Wheeler.
Miss Gill, who is I'm charge of the party,
expects to return to Washington to ar
range for a permanent system Of trans
pcrtation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07

amendment TO the general deficiency bill
thus passing the last OF the appropriation
measures.
Conference reports were presented on
the bill for the protection Of harbor and
coast defences. and on the bill TO increase
the force in the ordnance department OF
the army. They were agreed to.
At $50 O'Clock T.. 81. the Senate went
into executive session. at 6:l5 o'clock +. NJ.
adjourned.
PACIFIC RAILROAD SETTLEMENT.
The House to-day. after debate of
four hours. concurred in tho Senate
amendment to the general deficiency bill.
authorizing the Secretary of the Interior,
the Attorney General. and the Secretary
Of the Treasury to settle. with the appro-
val OF the President, the indebtedness
Of the Central and Western Pacific roads
to the government.
An amendment was offered and adopted
TO the Pacific railroad amendment. pro-
viding that unless n settlement was
reached within one year, the President
should begin foreclosure proceedings TO
collect ali money due the government.
This action OF the House disposes OF the
BILL which will now go TO the President.
The conference reports upon the bills
20 increase the force of the ordnance
Department and TO protect harbor de-
fences and fortifications against injury
were adopted. At ASS p. NJ. the House
adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07
SPECIAL sEAsHORE EXCURSIONS
To Northern and Eastern Resorts
via Southern Hallway and York
River Line,

During the summer season or 1898 the
Southern railway will sell tickets from
Richmond. Va. TO Atlantic City, n. j.;
Cape May, y. j., and Sea Isle City, n.
j., and return, at rate of 81 for the round
trip These tickets Will apply via West
Point. York-River Line, and Baltimore,
to be used only on special trains leaving
Baltimore via Pennsylvania railroad ana
Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
Tickets will be sold Fridays OF each
week for train leaving Richmond 42O p.
NJ. connecting at West Point with steam
er for Baltimore, good only on special
trains leaving Baltimore Saturday Of each
week via Pennsylvania railroad at IL
noon and l:f0 p. NJ. and via Baltimore
and Ohio railroad at 1850 A. NJ. and 1850
p. NJ, commencing Friday, June 2tth, and
continuing TO and including September 8,
1898. These tickets will be honored from
Baltimore. returning on steamer leaving
there 3 Il. NJ. Tuesday after the day OF
sale.
This very low rate via the quick ana
popular York River Line offers most
delightful trip from this section to east
ern seashore resorts.
For further information apply 10 {. W.
Westbury Travelling Passenger Agent,
Southern Railway, $40 east Main street
Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-07
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TOUR
To Niagara Falls, y. Y.-S13 Round
Trip from Richmond, Va.

The Southern railway viii sell tickets
from Richmond Va, TO Niagara Falls,
n. Y. and return at rate Of 49, leaving
Richmond 4:S0 =. NJ. Monday. July 18th,
connecting with York-Riyer Lane steam-
er AT West Point, and with special trains
leaving Baltimore July 18th via Baltl-
more and Ohio railroad, al 9:O5 A. NJ. and
via Pennsylvania railroad at A. NJ. for
Niagara Falls. Tickets will be valid re-
turning eleven days from Richmond, in
Guiding date Of sale. Through Pullman
parlor-cars. Stop-overs will be permitted
returning at Buffalo, Rochester. Geneva,
burdett (Watlzins Glen, and Mauch
Chunk (Glen Onoko).
See Baptist Young Peoples Union bull
Ietin adopting York-River Line as Official
route for Virginia delegates.
The same rate will also apply from
Richmond 10 Buffalo. \. y, and return
leaving Richmond 4:S0 =. NJ. Wednesday,
July 18th.
For further information apply to C. w.
Westbury. Travelling Passenger Agent
Richmond. Va.