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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30

A More Liberal Response Desired to the
Appeal for Renovation Fund.

A More Liberal Response Desired to the
Appeal for a Renovation Fund.
The vestry OF Trinity parish sometime
ago appointed committee to secure
contributions for the renovation of Old
awsles Church In speaking of tue
matter, Cnaroa Curtis said:
"Wa are dIsapppinted that a wider
interest is not manifested in the matter
in this community, and that the in
tarest IS not shown by a practical re-
spunse TO the appeal. There should be
local pride in the preservation of
such an ancient landmRrk-the oldest
church building in tho United States
used almost continuously for worship.
Besidea, the descendants of the sturdy
Swedish settlers should remember that
this building was thb church of their
ancestors, to be preserved and cared for
faithfully and generously. They should
also realize that the best guaranty for
the care and protection of the graves of
thsir ancestors whose bodies lie buried
in the cilurrhyard surrounding this
interesting IN historic structure will
result from toe preservation and con
tinued use OF this venerable House of
GOd. l."
As to the amount so far received Mr..
Curtis said:
"Less than one half OF the neeied
amount has been susbcribed and of this
q very large proportion comes from one
family. 1t was hoped that suhscrip-
tiuns would be received by this time
10 that the work could be done this
summer.
With regard to what may be done in
the way OF renovation Mr.. Curtis CON
timed:
"This has not been decided upon
beyond providing new roof, repairs TO
the belfry and tower, and new yelling.
Tbs proper treatment Of the interior
side walls is puzzling US. They were
plastersd directly on the stones and
tha inevitable dampness makes it diff
cult to paint or plaster them so it will
last. To strip, burr out and replaster
would be objectionable because it
would obliterate unique, and interest
ing feature--the unevennesR of the wall,
which ia very picturesque and char
acteristic of the simplicity and crude
ness Of workmanship at the time tine
church was built. Inquiries are being
made and suggestions received as to
this mattsr and no decision has been
reached. Another matter discussed, is
the restoration of the stairs to the gal
lery to their original location. The
iron lstters originally placed ON the
exterior will probably Gs restored or
replaced. One thing ia sure, nothing
will he done that is not strictly in the
way of renovation and restoration and
no changes will be made 10 alter its
primitive simplicity and interesting
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
KnNNEr,s oasn ~ OoUar.
Continuation OF Argument on Demurrers by
the Defence.

the Defence.
Argument ON the demurrers to the
indictment Of United States Senator
II. II. kennuy was resumed in the
United States District Court Tuesday
morning. Monday afternoon, during
the progress OF the argument, District
A Attorney Vapdegriit admitted that
there was a clerical error in one of
this counts, but no said that should
the count be stricken out he would
have the error rectIfied Immediately ;
and should all of the counts be de-
clared defective, h1 would Immediately
place the facts before the grand jury
ana have a new Indictment returned.
n At Tuesday mornings session Mr.
Vandsgrift replied to tho argument of
counsel for the defence on the de-
murrers to the 10Th anu 22d counts,
holding that where the words 'injure
the bank" are used il is not necessary
to insert land defraud.' Referring TO
the counts relating to aiding and abet-
ting an emhezzlement and cUnspiring
to do so be- claimed that it was not
necessary to separate the conspiracy
charges from the other, as the evidence
and Other matters connected with the
prosecution Of the two kinds OF offences
would he identical. He held that the
indictment should stand.
Andrew Z. Sanborn, OF counsel for
Senator Kenney, WHO followed Mr..
Vandegrift, asked for strict inter
prstation OF the United States Revised
Statutes ON tho subjects referred to in
the indictment. lie held that it must
be shown without doubt that the
accused knew at the time that Boggs
was tsher Of the bank. He further con
tended that embezzlement was felony
under section 5209, United States Re.
vsed Statutes and the indictment was
defective in that it did not set forth
that the acts charged were feloniously
committed The argument was con.
cludsd hefore the noon recess was
taken. Decision was reserved.
ANOTHER REST FOE GRAND JUnoRs,
The grand jurors, pursuanC to an order
Of toe cuurt, were present at Tuesday
morning's session, but at III, 30 o'clock
they were discharged until II. 80 o. clock
Wednesday morning., July 9th. Prior
to their discharge. District Attorney
Vandegrift informed the court that no
had been constantly engaged on the
Clark case and the kenney demurrers
and had no opportunity to prepare
work for the grand jury
When the jurura were discharged
they were requested by the court to
prove their attendance in order to
facilitate payment for services.
1t is thought that when the grand
jury meets next week the names OF
other parsons alleged 10 be connected
with the Dover bank defalcation will
he presented, together with docu-
mentary evidences, for their con.
sideration. 1t is believed the grand
jury will lie able TO complete its work
by the middle Of July.
NETT JURORS EXCUSED.
Ephraim S. Garrison Of Cheswolu,
petit juror, was excused from serving.
having presented to tho court
physician's certificate to the effect
that he was physically incapacitated,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
CURAE' BLOCKADE EXTENDED
lit Now Comprises All Ports on
the Southern Coast.
BY PROCLAMATION OF PRESlDENI I
lAttested by Acting Secretary
of State Moore.


Washington, June 2s. The President
hns issued proclamation extending
the blockade of Cuba to the southern
toast from Cape FranceB to Cape Cruz,
inclusive, and also blockadiug San
Juan, Porto Rico. The proclamation
ts as follows;
Whereas. For the reasons ret forth
10 my proclamation of April 22d, 1893,
p blockade of ports on the northern
boast Of Cuba, from Cardcnas TO Bahia
Honda, inclusive, ana OF the port of
Cienfuegos. ON the southern coast of
Cuba, was declared to have been in
lstituteii; and
Whereas, 1t has become desirable to
eXtond the blockade to other southern
ports; now, therefore,
], William Mckinley, President of
lihe United States do hereby declare
land proclaim that, in addition to the
lblooksde of the ports specified in my
proclamation of April 23d, 1895, the
Mnited States Of America has insti-
Hluted and will maintain an etfectivs
s3lockade of ali purtB on the south
foast of Cuba, from CApe Frances to
Cape Cruz. inclusive. and also Of tue
port OF San Juan, in the Island Of
Porto Rico.
Neutral vessels lying in any Of the
ports to which the blockade is ex-
tended by the present proclamation
will hn allowed so days to issue thcre-
from with cargo,
III Iu witness whereof &C.,
William Mckinley,
President of the United States Of
America, June %, 1895.
BY the Presidents;
J. B. Moore,
Acting Secretary of State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
A rouK Ano0ND SANTIAGO.

Lieutenant yioior Blue Of the Suwanee
Makes Another Successful Tour of In
vrstieatioD.
Of Santiago dc Cuba, Monday, June
27, via Kingston, Jamaica. June ri
q n. M. Lieut.. Victor Blue of the
nuxiliary gunboat Suwanee returned to
the flsst day from ,an"ther invssti-
eating trip ashore. lie reported that
Admiral Ceresra's shipH are all in the
harbor. With tho exception of one
Fiorpedoboat destroyer, they are at
|tnGhor and show no signs of activity.
Lieut.. Hlre went ashore on Saturday,
Do the west at Moro Castle, accom- :
panied by some Cuban guides. lie ad-
sanced until about twU miles north OF
CRbanR and almost UP to tho enemy's
batteries. Ho Travelled GO miles and re,
Joined the Suwanee this morning. AT
one time the lieutenant was at Cuban
outpost, separated only by 400 YARDS
from a Spanish outpost. :,
They popped away at each other al
the tine, said Lieut. Blue. but
DO not think the Cubans hurt the
Spaniards very much, ana know the
hpaniards did not Eurt the Cubans. =
Lieut.. Blue was able to accurately
locate the position of each of Admira
CerVera's ships.
II WARNING TO OUR GUNNERs.
koar Admiral Sampson warned MI
ioet tnia morning TO exercise great care
~ shooting at the bills east OF Moro
Castle flo pointed out that the Amer'
can army mad advanced and that oul
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
NEnIOusLY AcopsEp.

benjamin Lewis, CoIored, Held Without
Baii to Answer in the Court of Oyer and
Terininer ths Charge of EeloniOns AS
sault. .....5.s-.
The Municipal Court held long
session Monday morning.
benjamin Lewis, colorea, accused of
feloniously assaulting MaFy Price, also
coored, was held without hail to
answer in the Court OF Oyer and Termi-
ner. Tho woman testified that abe was
assaulted OIL Sunday morning, j une 9th,
shortly hesore l o'clock, on the she'll
road near Guthrie's carriage factory,
beyond the Christiaua bridge ct Market
street, and identified Lewis as her as-
aai ant. She said be knocked her down
and choked and bsat her and. after
feloniously assaulting her, told her
that, if he thought shu would have
him arrested, he would bs tempted to
kill her. The State produced several
witnesses who testified concerning the
woman's . condition auhsequsnt to the
alleged assault. This Defendant at.
tempted to prove an alihi, and had
callad to the witness stand Annie Per.
kina, coored, who declared that LOWS
was with her from II p. m. on June
4th to a. m. on June 9TH.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
own troops might be dnployod on the

own troops might be d"ployed on the
hillside.
The dynamite gunboat resuvius fred
three shella Last night. They fell in
tho vicinity of Morro Castle and the
naatern batteries.
During the night a loud explosion
occurred on shore near Aguadores. 1t
ia believed to have been caussd by the
Sraniards trying to blow up the rail
road trostlo ncaE that place.
a SEAMAN DROWNED.
Gustav Weineck, an ordinary seminar
belonging to the flagship New York,
was drowned yesterday. The New York
was coaling in front of Moro Castle
from collier, when Weinecli jumped
from tne collier in an attempt to get
on board his own ship. lie fell he
tween tho hagshiD and tile collier and
sank at once. The hody was not re-
covered.
4 bulletin issued to the fleet by Rear
Admiral Sampson, yesterday, said:
From ropors made by one of the
woundsd, nephew Of Surgeon Berry
hill OF the flagship New York, con
siderable part Of the damage TO our
troons on Friday last wns done hy ssven
millimetre machine guns manned by
seamen. so that there would seem to be
some probability in the report of the
uss ashore of the crews OF Admiral
Cervera's squadron.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
Mr., RODNEYS OPINION.
Holds That Levy Court Must Not Appro-
priato Money to Charitable Institutions
Itesistrars Bsiore tns Court.

Holds That Levy Court Must Not Appro-
priato Money to Charitable Institutions
registrars Before tine Court.
The Levy CourtOn Saturday received
from John II. Rodney, it's attorney, an
opinion with regard TO the effect of
section 8, article s of the new OunHti-
tuition upon the matter Of appropria-
tions. The Constitutional provision in
question is as follows:
No county, city, town or other munic-
ipality shall lead its credit or appro-
PIRATE money to, or assume the debt OF,
or become shareholder or joint owner
in or with any private corporation or
any person or company whatever
Mr. RodnBy's opinion is as follows:
My opinion having been requested as
to the construction to be given TO
section 6, article 8 of the Constitution
of Delaware, with reference to the right
to make appropriations to corporations.
l thinl' hst to reply in writing, that in
my opAaaua all such allowances, except
to public corporations are prohibited.
"a list has bean handed to me con
tanning the names of the Delaware Hns,
pital, Homeopathic Hospital, st.
Michael's Day Nursery, st. Michael's
Hospital for Babies, Girls Industrial
School, Home for FFiendless Children
and st. peter'a Female Orphanage
Asylum. All of these are private cor
'porations in my judgment and no ap'
preparation should be made. The Fer is
Reform School, BY recent act of assem-
bly, is entitled to receive from tha Levy
Court an amount not exceeding So, 600,
depending upon the number of inmates.
This act is mandatory upon the court as
] understand, although il has nevor been
submitted to me. MY opinior is that
the Constitutional inhibition prevails
in this case also. Even if am mistaken
in this think it IL matter that should
be referred to the courts for final dis
position and the authorities of the in
stitution car step to have it settled in
this way. If am correct in my con
struction il would be very serious mis-
application of the public funds to COM
ply with the act of Assembly which,
under the view bold, would be uncon-
stitutional legislation.
II would say further that the Gus
romary appropriation to Sunday schools
are under the same Constitutional re-
friction. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
ST. PAUL ~ 4 nor FIGnT.
Attacked by "a Spanish Cruiser and the spar
Ish Torpedobont nestroyer Terror.

Attacked by spanish Cruiser and the span-
Ish TorpedoDoat destroyer Terror.
washineton, June %. Tho Navy
| Del artment TO day pusIed tho follow
Fling bulletin:
+ 4Adniral Sampson reports that the
r.iliary cruiser Yale arrived yester-
n 3 and discouraged her troops.
Capt Sigshee OF the st. Paul ro-
\ijrts that on Wednesday afternoon,
while OF San Juan. Porto Rico, he
was attacked by Spanish unprotected
cruiser and the Spanish torpsdohoat
destroyer Terror.
"1'he Terror made dash which was
by the st. Paul The 81. Paul
aahit the Terror three times, killing one
+ lIlcer aud two mon and wornding
Vlsvoral others.
H"The Terror dropped back under
%over of the Notifications with diff
Vculty, and was towed into the harhor
lin sinking condition, where she ia
now being repaiTed.
Later a cruiser and eunboat
Btarted out. bur remained under pro-
lection uf the forts y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
GEN. sHA FrhR Ar JURAGUA.
Surveys IN Person tho Companies OF Troops
and Landing Operations.

ShrNeysih fsrbon tho companies OF troops
and Landing Operations
Juragnn, Province 0f Santiago de
Cuba, Monday, June %, per The As
souiated rress Dispatchboat Wanda, 6
y, M, via Kingston, jamaica, Tues
day, June 2S, 10 a. m.-,Ma ior- General
Snafter, in command of the United
States army OF invasion, arrived here
on hoard the transport Seguranca, from
liaiquiri, with Col John Jacob Astpr,
Capt. Stewart Brice and Lieuts. Milay
AMI Noble and his staff, at about
O'Clock this afternoon. He was met by
Gen. Batoa who was superintending thu
landing of comnissary supplies in the
surf
Gen. Shaftsr in full uniform and
wearing straw helmet, was soon
mounted on large, handsome horse,
and rode through the town, surveying
the scene of tina landing operations and
companies of troops. lie halted for a
moment before the cottuge which served
as the headquarters of the Cuban in
BuTgents and where Gems. Garcia and
Castillo paid their respects to the
American commander.
About al hour later Gen. Shafter
struck the road TO the front in order to
consult with Gen. Wheeler and the
division commanders and look over tho
field OF operations before Santiago dc
Cuba.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
AN OFFER FROM THE WEST.

Tho Rev. Harvey w. Ewin. Invited to
Take Charge OF an Important Church in
Covingtob, Ky.
The Rev. Harvey W. Ewing, pastor
of Mt Salem NJ. Il. Church, has been
invited to accept the pastorate of one
of the strongest Methodist Churches in
Covington, Ky,
He has not given hiu answer. how
ever. but is holding the matter under
Rdvisement lie is not required to give
his answer at once, Hs the conference
year of the Coyington church does not
begin until September, and, should he
accept the call, ho will, in all nroba-
bility, remain at Mt. salem until that
time
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
Am oUIEr 4RoUND HAVANA.
Nothing Occurs 10 Mar ths Monotony OF
Blookade.

Nothing occurs TO mar the MonotOny OF
Blookade.
On board Ths Associated Press
dispatchboat Cynthia H., off Havana,
june 27, s .. M. via Key West, Fla, 4,
June 3S. 7. 80 u. m. For the first time
in four waeks newspaper dispatchhoat
visited the bloclnding fleet off Havana
yesterday. The conditions were found
to he as peaceful as the waters of the
Gulf stream we're turbulent. Since the
good practice BY the Spanish gunners
against the Montgomery, tbs other
day, particulars of which were cahled
at the time, nothing has occurred to
break ths monotony Of this peaceful
blockade.
Rarely has Cuba's capital been seen
under such exceptional advantages as
it was yesterday morning, when the
Cynthia ii. steamed lazily along, nine
niilss of ths harbor entrance. The air
was clear, the sun was shining brightly,
Rnd SPANS scarlet and yellow flag
could he distinctly ssen through
marine glasses as it iloated from
Morro's flagstaff in front Of the sema-
phore, To the east long line of earth.
works, not seen before by newspapers,
crowned the hill, and adyicss from
Havana say work IN these and similar
fortifications to the westward is being
pushed daily.
Blockade duty is not pleasant service,
and while no one with the fleet com
plains. there Is u fesllag that some
effort might be made to provide the
waishins with ice anu fresh vegetables,
which would he highly appreciated, as
ica ia almost a necessity in this
climate. 1t has been suggested that
this is a field 10 which the Red Cross
or some similar society might work to
advantage.
However. the health of the fleet iE
good Oh the whole.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30

a KInetic Motor aud Car Being Built In
This CITY for Col. Dodre.

n hinetic MOTOR ana CAR Boing BUTT IN
This city for Col. Dodge.
Col. Dodge, pntentee of the Dodge
Kinetic motor, is in this city and is
having a motor built at the shops of
the Pussy S Jones Co., tho car for
which is being constructed at the car
shops of the jackson IL Sharp Co.
The Kinetic motor is tic stored
steam system and ia used on street rail
ways. Tho system is very complete and
has been in use in some of the northern
cities for several months. IL consists
of ordinary stationary steam BOILERS,
with the necessary feed pumps. in
jectors and piping. The motor itself,
beside the Ordinary locomotive ma
chinery, consists Of a storage reservoir
and email iirebox, both of which are
thoroughly jacketsd Or covered with
non conducting material, which prs
vents the radiation of the heat.
Water is heated In an ordinary boiler
for the steam power, which is charged
through suitable connections from the
stationary boiler, Specially prepared
incandescent anthracite coal emitting
no smoke and but littla gas is place in
the small fire box in one end of "the
motor boiler and the engine is ready to
perform the work required.
There is no throttle valve on the
engine. Tho engine is Of the ordinary
type, with plain slide yulvs. con
nected by the standard shifting link
motion. The exhaust steam from the
engine is piped 10 the mir condenser on
the top of the car where provision is
maie'to catch tho drips. Tho cars have
hydraulic brakes, using oil instead of
water. They ara heated in the winter
by the exhaust steam and are comfort,
able in simmer. Speed of from IL to
20 miles per hour has been attained.
Tho car will leave the works of the
local firms 10 few days and will prob
ably be given a trial in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
INYASION OESRAIN.
The Americans Are Entitled TO Condu
the War In Their Own Way.

The Americans Are Entitled to Conduct
the War In Their Own Way.
London, Eng, June %. s.-The st.
James Gazette, this afternoon, com
meuting upon the prospect OF the
American forces attacking the coast of
Spain. says:
''Fhe reception of the news evidences
change in public opinion, which, at
the commencement of the war. thought
Europe should notify the United States
that war must be confined to American
waters. 1t 10 now recognized that the
Americans are fully entitled to make
war in their own way. and they are
indeed driven to retaliate upon spain
in this manner, owing to the taotics
which Spain has chosen to pursue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30

a Belief There That the Amsricans We
Defented in the Recent Battle.

a Belief There Tint the AmorIchns WeFo
Defeated in the Recent Bnitie.
Baiauiri, Province Of Santiago dc
Cuba, June 27. via Kingston, Jamaica.
juno 2S-9 a. IN. "A Spanish spy who
was captured by tho Cubans on Sunday
reports that the Spaniards in Santiago
believe the Americans suffered heavy
loss during tie fighting near Sovilla on
Friday, both in killed and wounaed.
The Spy also reported that there was
much criticism in Santiago on account
of the fact that the American landing
was not contested OF Bailuiri, and he
also says there was talk of an American
attempt to flank the Spanish troops.
Tho spy says there is very little food
in the City of Santiago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
ROBERT cO1TIAGHaM srABBED.
His AssaIIant Held without Baii to answer
on July 9th.


on July 9th.
Robert UottinghBm, aged about Go
years, HalounlSeeper at Maryland
avenue and Liberty street, was atabhad
in the abdomen with pocketknife,
on Saturday evening, by Simon Clonan,
The facts in connection with the
assault ara alleged to he as follows:
Early in the evening, while one of Mr..
Cottingham' q daughters was standing
in the doorway of the saloon, Clonan
approached and made an insulting re-
mark, Rrd, when he was apprised of
the insult, Mr.. Oottingham rabuked
Clonan and knocked him down. Later
in the evening Clonan returned, and,
approaching Mr.. Cottingham, who was
seated in a chair outside the Bnloon,
made some remarks about having been
knocked down and stabbed MIR. Cot
tinghan. After Clonan's departure,
MIR. Cottingham walked around the
neighh horhuud for five minutes, and
when he returned home and informed
his'w ife that he had been stabbed she
cent for DIR. Eahey.
Clonan was arrested at bis residence,
No. $50 East Liberty street, by Sergeant
Bayley and Policeman Ward. He was ar
raigned in the Municipal Court Monday
morning on the charge uf murdsrons
assault, but, Mr.. Cottingham not
being able to be present, the case was
continued until Wednesday, July 9th,
and the defendant waH held without
bail. DIR. Fahey testified .hat Mr.
Cottingham s abdominal wall is per
forated, but his condition is not
alarming. He added that he would
not lie ahle in less than 10 days to tell
whether the wound would result
seriously.
The wives Of MeHars. Cottingham
and Clonan arc distantly related.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-06-30
WHAT WERE THEY AFTERp
Two SUSPICIOUS Characters Arrested by the
Patrol officers nj the Mine Fields


Patrol officers nj the Mine Fields
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New Castle, juno q. Yesterday it
was learned that two mun had been
arrested in the vicinity of the mines
below Fort Dcls1ars on Saturday
while acting in suspicious manner.
The officers on the pRtrohoat thought
that they had tried TO grapple for tho
cable conneCtRd with the mine sand Or
dered them away from the vicinity.
They became ahuBive and said they
would leave when they got ready. The
pairulboat ran alongside of the Hkitf
and the men wsro placed under arreHt.
The boat was towed to the wharf at
Fort Delaware and made fast and the
oars and sails were removed.
The men were placed under guaro
where ,hoy were kept during Saturday
night and yesterday They refused to
divulge thsi- mission in this vicinity of
the mines or 10 tell who they were.