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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
h Belief That He viii be a Candi-
Gate if the Legislature
is Republican.
NIGHT STAND A GOOD CHANGE
Probability That Various Re-
publican Nominees for the
Legislature Would Pre-
fer Him to Addicks
or du Pont.

Prom Every Evening, Friday, September "a.
In Kent and Sussex counties there
are whispers that the Rev. Jonathan
5. Willia aHpires to the United States
Senate. Mr.. Willis. 1t will he remem-
bared, was very anxious to be nominal
cd by the two factions of theRepuhlica can
party for Representative in Congress-,
but failed to roceiyo the nomination.
Although he did mot seem to display
tue beet spirit over his defeat, he
pOvorthelesa made the nominating
speech in behalf Of John Henry Hof-
iscker at the Union Republican con-
tention. And after the convention, he
vent home to Milford. Then il was
ihnt the whispers began. and it now
looks very much as II John Edward
Addicks and Col. Henry A. du pont
may have rival In the contest for the
Senatorship. should the next Legisla-
ture show Republican majority.
In spite Of his show of displeasure
Of his defeat for the Representative
nom nation, Mr.. Willis undoubtedly
has many fripnds IN the two lower
counties, mot to apaBk of this county.
And SONS of the Republicans likely to
| he nom mated for the Legislature are
Favorable to him. Should he secure
control Of the legislative nominees in
| the two lower counties In the present
|preIiTi mary campa ign, his strength, il
| IL said, would prdve very eneryating
| 10 both Col. du Pont and Dictator Ad-
dicks.
Tho entrance of Willis upon this field
| for the Senatorship makes peculiar
situation among the Union Republic
csos. who ara 30 accustomed to look
upun Mr.. AddIcks as tina, only person
in their ranks who psrsistently aspireH
and announces his aspirations to the
high office. The Willis boom must gain
whatever strength it does gain from the
Addicks forces, for the reason that he ia
looked upon az an Addioks man. just
how content Dictator Addiuks will be
to lind one Of his men seeking to dis
place him is u problem ON which light
may he shed in tho next few days. 1t
ia said that there are msn who would
10 Willis when they would perhaps not
support them II they we're for Addicks
or du pont. So that, as one observer
ventures, it would not be surprising II
among the men nominated there are
more Willis men than either du FONT
or Ailtlicks supporters.
1t is held. further, that Willie is the
one man whose election to tho senator.
snip would bring harmony between the
two factions Of the party, and this
makes him formidable candidate.
willis has a great many friends. y
sa'.lj r. Republican, who havs been
wing for long time to have hin
terJ the contest for the senatorship,
" that he has done so, his force ant
Hdowing may be strong enough tt
.4ntrol the situation"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
FaothnIi Team at Newark.

Newark, Sept L. The Etna Foot
ball Association met on Monday even
lug. Manager Nichols reported that
no had secured the lot back of the
academy for practice ground. 1t
was decided to put six 50-candle-power
electric lights around the field, so that the
team can practice at night. The candidates
for membership on the team are: Fore
tackle, II. Gamble, Edward Hammond,
II. Cornog. H. Colemerry and D. Medill ;
guard and centre, S. Mason, Charles
Shade, II. A. Nichols and Fl. Hill; half
back, Robert Montgomery; full-back,
Alexander jackson; end, Ed. O'Brien
and Curtis Steele; quarterback, Albert
Miller.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
THE BUSINESS SITUATION.

Bradetrest's for this week SAYS the
close of tho cotton year linda tho prIcs
OF that staple slightly firmer on reports
of damage by rain TO the crop in the
South Atlantic States From other
parts of the South, however, crop re-
ports continue quite favorable and a
yield at leaat equal to that realizad
during tho year Just ended III. 1ol. goo
bales) Is looked for by many. A better
tone is evident in the print cloth mar
l1ets this week and an advance of Lice.
IL reported, largely the reflection Of a
more cheerful, outlook at Fail River.
Failures Ia The United States are down
to very low figures, numbering only 1854
this week, against 172 last week. 1913
10 1897, 336 in 1896, 1874 in 1895 and 227
10 1894.
"Distributive trade is active In the
West and Northwest, with dry goods,
bouts and shoes, hats and caps, milli-
merry. clothing and hardware in most
active distribution by jobbers, and
with iron and steel and most of their
products 10 active demand and con-
sumption by manufacturers. An in
creased business ia reported in the
southern Mississippi Valley, New
Orleans telling OF increased activity In
general trade and larger receipts Of new
crop cotton and rice. On the South
Atlantic coast heavy rains have hurt
distributive trade and are claimed to
have materially injured cotton crop
prospects,. San Francisco adyices are
that the California wheat crop will not
much exceed g. 900, 900 bushels, which
is only about one.third of an average.
About one-half of the usual fruit crop
is looked for. except in the case of
raisins, Of which heavy yield Is ex-
pscted. :"
r. q. Dunn & Co. g Review says {:
1.-The smallest failures ever recorded In
any month for Eve years were those OF
August. No other month since the
monthly reports were commenced by
Dun's Review has shown defaulted
liabilities as small within 81, 900, 600,
and the ratio of such defaults to sol
vent business. represented by exchanges
through all clearinghouse, only
Sl0S. 10 in 500. 900, is smaller by g. 5
per cent, than in any previous month,
the clearings having been the largest
ever known in August aud % Fer cent
larger than in 1892.
| The enormous volume OF business in
month usually one of the most mac
tive OF rbs year demands attention.
postponement during tine months oil
war Of some contracts and purchases
which NAYS now come forward explains
part of the increase, and the strong
absorption of securities explains part,
but there has also been great decline
in the average Uf prices for all com
modities. SO that it takes much
larger volume of business in tons or
bushels to make up transactions
amounting to million than In 1892.
1t is therefore strictly true that bust.
mass ia larger than in the very best Of
all past years. and yet there is every
prospect OF mucn further increase.
There is no room to doubt that the
wheat crop, even though it may fall a
shade below some estimates, will prove
the largest ever harvested, and though
Beerbohm estimates Europe's crop al
232, 600. 600 BUSHES more than the last,
that would be only about an average
yield. while other evidence is less fav
orable"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

During the early part of the summer
there is not very great derl of entertain
ing going on at most of the summer re-
sorts, but as the season advances, there is
always considerable gayety, and 1t is
necessary to have two or three different
styles of evening gowns, suitable for
formal as we'll as for informal entertain
ments. With the exception of Newport
and Lenox, there are not great many
places in this country where large balls
are given during the summer, but where
ever people congregate there are dances,
card parties, and of course dinners or
high teas; each of these entertainments
requires a certain amount of dress-not of
necessity with the low.cut waist, but some
style of dress that is different from what
is worn during the day. The fashion of
dressing in the evening is an excellent
one, and has been in vogue for a great
many years--not the fashion of low
necked dresses for women and full dress
for men, but the changing of the gown or
the coat after the day is over. There is
no question but that 1t is good fashion
and ono that should be insisted upon even
for children. Where formal household
is kept up the fashion of dressing for din
ner, even when there is no company
tends to habits of neatness and self-re-
spect, and at most houses now, and Ger,
tainly in the homes OF people of wealth, a
medium full dress is obligatory, although,
oddly enough, during the last year or two
there have been great many very smart
high waists made to wear with dinner
dresses. These waists are made in SO
elaborate fashion as to be absolutely
unsuitable for anything but evening wear,
and are very thin--often made with the
lining cut away around the shoulders and
in the sleeves. 1t is said they are sup
posed to be similar to n mans Tuxedo
coat, which, while cut on different lines
from an ordinary business coat, is OF
course inappropriate for any formal wear.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Chancellor Nicholson held short
session of Uhancery Court Friday. The
case Of Minnie Harris Va. Albert
Buehler and others was postponed until
tho next regular term which will upsn
on Monday, the 18th. Unon tho appli-
cation of Wm. w. Montgomery, trustee
of John T. NJ. Cardsza, preseatel by
Andrew G. Gray, the Chancellor
granted him permission, under specinl
act. to sell certain land near Claymont
to the philadelphiu, Wilmington &
Baltimore Railrond Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
gifsilse Applifartuns.

NOTICE., HUGH DUFFY, THE
IN tenant and occupant of the house situ-
ated nc No. 4a7 East Fourth street, in the
Fourth ward. in the city Of Wilmington, county
OF New Castle and State Of Delaware. in
compliance with the requirements OF the
acts Of the General Assembly in such case
made and provided, do hereby give notice
that | shall apply in writing to the. Court
Of General Sessions Of the State OF Del
aware. in and for New Castle county. on
MONDAY, the 10th day OF September. A. d. 1899,
being the next term Of said court for license
for said house as an inn or tavern, for the sale
thereinof intoxicating liquors In less quantities
than one quart, TO be drunk on the premises,
and the following respectable citizens OF said
ward, NJ least twelve of whom are substantial
freehoders of sad ward recommend the said
application. viz:
James Kane, Neal Duffy,
Mathew Baxter, JAS. +, Buckley
John T. Lully, Lawrence Maucher,
p T. Murphy, Samuel II. Jones,
James d. Mccoy, George Hipp.
Charles @. Mammele, Charles Swayne.
Daniel Dohl William Weisshaar,
George Adele, Fred Rhine,
Joseph p. Cross, Edward Y. Parsons
Peter McAleer, Thos +. Gormley,
Emil Hertel. NJ. D., James +. Murphy,
auga5,septis HUGH DUFFY.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
HALE FITTED TEAMP's CRIME.
Miss Mary Wesley Murdered by John Car
son Dubbs,

Steubeaville. o., Sept. 3.-Two
wesks ago yesterday, near Hopsdale.
Mary Wesley. sRei Is years, carried
lunch to her father, coal miner, and
failed to return. All search for her
was in vain until Friday uf last week,
when she was found dead in lonely
ravine, hcr skull crushed and her body
covered With stones.
Yesterday, John Carson Dubbs, aged
II yours, a half witted tramp. when ar
rested, said: "Yos, killed her with a
stone when she got scared at ms and
rnn away. and then / piled stones on
her where abe foil. Now feel better,
after telling it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
Saw L,eut.pans onuron,nan Die.

James W. Smith, a former empl oye
OF tho Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore Railroad Co., in this city,
who enlisted in the regular army and
participated in the fighting at San
tiago, was one OF those who saw Lieut.
Clarke Churchmsn fall. He went at
once to the lieutenant and assisted in
raising him from the ground and press
ing canteen to his lips. lie is now
on a visit to friends here. Private
Smith Saturday visited the home OF the
,parents of Lieut.. Churchmsn and aaye
them the details of the death of their
ann
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Chairman Mott of the l.. A. W. racing
board has issued a bulletin which con-
tains the following rulinga: ]. P. Arm
strong, John Pilling, II. B. Wright, E.
B. Frazer, Glen MoSorley of Newark,
ruIsd off all Il. A. W. tracks in every
capacity to March LIST, 1880, for officiat-
Ing at unsanctioned races. John NJ.
Bowen of Newark. also suspended from
the sanction privilege, and ruled of
all L. A. W. tracks in every capacity
to September LIST, 1899. for promoting
uusauctioned races after warning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Preparation is heing mnde for the
Volksfest which will be held OF Union
Park on September 18th, under the
direction of the Delaware Saenger-
bund. The grounds will be placed in
sxcsIleut shape and will be thoroughly
lighted with electric lights and Chi
nese lanterns. Prizes will be given.
Two societies from Reading have sig
nified their intention of taking part
ana will be accompanied by brass
hanl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 1.-The
auxiliary cruisers ST. Paul and st.
Louis, today, at Cramps shipyard,
wsro returned to the International
Navigation Co. by the government.
There was no ceremony attendant upon
the transfer beyond the hauling down
of the American flag and the raising of
the ensign Of the International Naviga-
tion Go.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
An EXCITING RUNAWAY.
Charles s. Hirons of Brandywine Hundre
Thrown From His Carriage.


Charles S. Hirons. who lives on
the Fanlk road in Brandywine hun.
dred. was driving to town early Thurs
day morning, and when passing through
Eastlake, lost control of his horse
through the breaking of the bit or
some part of ths bride. The horse took
advantage of its freedom by running
away and had several exciting brushes
around some Of the blocks in the Ninth
ward, before it finally dashed down
Market strset.
Hirons was thrown out and his
trousers were torn, but lie was cot seri-
ously injured.
The horse passed over the Brandy
wine bridge snfely and dashed down
the east side, where it was presumably
stopped, although a diligent inquiry
along French street, where II ia known
TO have trayersed, failed to develop
where Ii was checked.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
b Representative District-Ked Lion
Fourteenth Representative District-Ap-
ANGLo-G ERMIN 4GRERnEsr.
The Two Great Powers to Act Together il
Various Parts of tile World.

Various Parts of the World.
London, Eng, Sept. 3.-The Pail
Mall Gazette. this afternoon, says 1t ia
satisfied that general Anglo German
agreement has boen reached, to act
together in various quarters of thu
world.
The paper adds that it has verified
yesterdays information, and. ms 40 IN
stance of when Germapy's support will
prove exceedingly useful, ii points out
that the fall Of Omdurman will change
Great Britain's position In Egypt,
and that, in tine face OF the inevitable
French and Russian resentment,
"Germany will be useful as an active
guarantor of our permanent occupa
tion.n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Mrs. Adelins $. Wollastou, widow Of
Joseph wollaston, died on Friday at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II.
Updike, No. 526 West Fourth street,
she was 81 years Of age aud sister,
Miss Mary j. Smith. who Ia 9s yenrs Of
age, survives her. Mrs. Wollaston was
blind four or five years prior to her
death. The funeral took place Saturday
afternoon. Services were held ut her
late residence and interment was
made at First Presbyterian cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Edwin A. Read, tor years notary
public in the office of the recorder Of
dseda. has resigned his commission.
He was appointed January 23d, 1896,
for term of seven years. In his place
Gov. Tunnsll has appointed James J..
Brady, of Prothonotary Woolley's Office,
for the term. as fixed by the last Leg
isIuture, of four yearH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
SUICIDE IN PHILADELPHIA.
Mysterious Death of Charles p. Newton 4
thu bingham House.

the Bingham House.
Philadelphia, Pa, Sept. 2. -Charles
P. Newton, travelling salesman fur
tho Wholesale leaf-tohacco firm of New
gass & Co., New York, committed
suicide today at the Bingham House
by hanging himself in his room. His
motivs for the act ia unknown, and he
left no word behind.
Newton was frequent guest at the
hotel, and was apparently man Of ex-
emplary habits. He is said 10 have
represented Newgass & Co. for over 10
years. He uame to the hotel several
days ago, and up to the tins he was
last seen, last night, was apparently in
goud spirits.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

DIR. Carl S. Williams will have
charge Of the Swartbmore College attn
letics this season. Capt Farquhar will
be at the head of the football team.
HIS has ordered the men to report on
September 10th, one week before tho
onening of college. The team will play
Delaware College IN this city. October
Id
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
TWO COSTLY FIRES.
A Toronto shipyard aud st. Louis Factory
Destroyed.

Destroyed.
Toronto, Ont, Sept. 2.-Ths Ber-
tram shipyard was destroyed by fire
early to-day.
The steamer City of Toronto, in
the final stages of constr uction by the
Bertram Co., was saved with great
difficulty.
The loss is placed at about $40. 0o0.
George Bertram, member OF Parlia-
ment for Centre Toronto. is president
of the company, which employs over
200 men. ~
st. Louis. Mo-. Sept AIT mid
night the five-story brick building of
the A. Geisel Manufacturing Co. took
fire, md was destroyed. TIE loHs III
estimated at 500, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

The building No. 239 Arch street,
Philadelphia. in which the fret Amer
lean flag was made, was transferred
Thursday 10 the American Flaghouse
and Betsy Ross Memorial Association.
Hon. Thomas +. Bayard Ia member
of the organization.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
yio,im Of a GasoIene stove.

Newark, Sept. 3. While Mrs.. Thomas
NJ ullih was lighting stove, on Thurs
day, fhe gasolene, which WAS running
out, became iguited. and her hands
we're burned and her hair singed. The
woodwork Of the Kitchen was also
burned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

The track for the Chester Wilmington
trolly extension has been laid for about a
mile below Claymont, following the
turnpike. The route will here leave the
pike and take in the ridge between 1t and
the Delaware river. Good progress is
being made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Local BARRIERS contemplate holding a
meeting about the latter part of this
month to organize and take sotion
looking toward the closing Ut all bar
Der shops on Sundays. A fund is being
subscribed and detective will prob
ably be employed to see that all pro.
prieturs live up to the law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
DESTRUCTIVE FIFE.

Twelve Buildings in Ruins, and Twenty
five Horses Burned to Death.
Escanaba, Mich, Sept. IA fire In
the village of Rapid River has de-
atroyed $40, 00O worth of property.
Twelve buildings have been burned,
and 20 horses have persisted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Capt Edward Murphy, formerly
commander of the steamers Lanrada
aud Bermuda. died in New York on
Wednesday of malarisl fever. He was
acquitted in the United States Court
here of the oharge of filibusteripg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
Quilted By FIRE.
Several Warehouses and Other Buildings at
Brlntnl. Eng. Burned.

Bristol, Eng. Sept Fire, today,
Quilted several warehouses and other
buildings, including the great Colston
Hall, where the Trades Union Con-
gress haB been holding it's sessions, and
which contained magnificent organ.
The loss is estimate at $3.50. 000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
HUHr IN 4 RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.


Eon in the Eleventh Ward.
A horse attached to milk wagon,
driven by Mrs. Lizzie Colt of near
Delaware Junction, was frightened at
Maryland and Sixth avenues Friday
morning and ran away. F..
The wagon was upset and fell down
an embanIsmeut. Mra. Colt was thrown
out and badly hurt, and about 40 gal
Ions Of milk were spilled.
The wagon was damaged and the
horse was slightly injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Dover, Sept. 2.-Gov. Tunnel has APP
pointed Harry G. Mathews of Baltimore
commissioner of deeds for Delaware In
Baltimore. He has also appointed James
B. BRADY Of Wilmington a notary public.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Will Send Delegates To Peace Conference.
Stockholm, Sweden, Sept. g. On the
recommendation of the Swedish Nor
wegian Council, King Oscar has
notified the Gear of his acceptance Of
the invitation to send delegated to a
peacs conference,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Fire almost destroyed the residences
OF James Simmons, adjoining the
Grsenbank station, Friday night. The
less y placed al 81, QUO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
MURDEE AND SUICIDE.
The Horrible Double Crime Committed by
n 10y at Greely, Town.

Cedar RapiGs, To-, Sep. 3. AT Greely,
last night, John q. Cooksley, a hoy
who lived with an old man named
Glover, shot and killed Glover. and
after the house had been surrounded
by neighbors, who demanded admit.
lance, killed himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Munsey's magazine for September
contains a portrait Of the late Lieut..
Clarke ChuychmRp.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
KBRosENE FACTORY Nv FLAMES.


81. Petersburg, Russia, Sept. IA
dispatch from Raku, ON the Caspian
Sea, announces that the Mussanagiief
kerosene factory is in flames, and that
300, 600 pools of oil have been con-
aumed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
oHISrz FACTORY b BURNED.
Damage Amounting to Two million Franc
Near Rouen. France.

Rouen. France. Sept. 3L-The chintz
factory of Gartaide & Co, at Melannay,
near here, was burned last evening.
The loss is estimated at 100000
francs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08

Kissing may be unhealthy, but every
girl considers herself an immune.-Chi-
csgo News.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-09-08
EEeIsrRArrOs FIGURES.
Returns as Received by the Sheriff from the
Rural Representative Districts.

Following are returns from some of
the rural Representative districts of New
Castle county, as received by Sheriff
Finn:
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-17
Pleaded Not Guilty .

Frank White. the employee of the
NJ. & NJ. bowling alley. who was ar
rested some days ago for assauiting
another man with beer bottle. was ar
raigned yesterday before Justice Lau-
randeau on charge of assault in The
third degree. He pleaded not guilty
and had his hearing set for next Mont
day. He was committed TO the county
jail in default of 500 bail.
The trial of r. II. Cross for petit lar
ecny was concluded yesterday result
ing i'm the defendant being discharged.
Cross was accused of stealing a hat
from Caledonia han While a dance was
in progress.