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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

The handsome steel twin-screw steam
yacht Niagara. now building at the
shipyards of the Harlan & Holdings.
worth Co., for Howard Gould Of New
York, ia in such shape that the launch
will tnke place on Saturday next. as
arranged. Capt. ShacBford, designer
and master of tho Niagara, has added
many new points TO the vessel which
are not found in other vessels of like
kind. Tho Niagara il fitted with G. @.
Lundborg's patent covering over the
shafts, which will guard against break.
age and keep the shafts from vibrating.
1t obviates friction and thus gives
greater stability and also acts as 9
rolling keel to the after part of the
yeHHel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Louion, Eng, Fab. II. THE ST.
James Gazette, this afternoon, refer
ring TO the De LONE incident, says:
at appears that President Mckinley
ia roallY making ii serious incident out
uf tho affair. lie IL not content with
tho prompt resignation nf De LONE. A
tlisayowal from Spain and an apology
are now demanded from Madrid, and
this is little too much for Spanish
pride. Is the American government,
which has had, for sons time, ample
justification for intervention in Cuba,
il il had been able to mako up its mind
to interiors going to pick quarrel
over this paltry business? Those in.
terestod in historical parellels will re-
call that Napoleon ILL.,, in 1870. re-
fused to be satisfied with King Will.
liam's uisavowal of his hinsman's can.
tlidaturo for the Spanish throne and
der anded declaration from the King
of Prussia that he would never permit
such candidature to DO revived. War
followed Immediately. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

A card on the outside of office door
says: "Gone to lunch. Be back in 10
minutes" And the man will be there on
time. That is, for some days, weeks or
even months, he will. Then he will be
at home occasionally for a day. He'll tell
you he had headache-a turn of cholera
morbus, or maybe he'll say he had lump
in his stomach and felt too miserable to
move. The lump was prob bly, two or
three ten.minute lunches condensed.
The man who "bolts" his lunches will
find DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets the best
friend he ever met
There is no case of billousness, con.
stipation, indigestion, "hcart.burn," or
any Of the rest of the nightmare breed
ing brood, that these little "Pellets" will
not cure. They cure permanently. Send
81 cents in one.cent stamps 10 Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
N. ", and receive DR.. Picrce's zoos page
Common Sense Medical Adviser" pro-
fusely illustrated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
A WOMAN BADLY BEATEN.


Proceedings of Constable and Landlord
IN an Eierttnent Case Made Subject of
Police Investigation.
Wednesday week Constable Porter
Of Newport, armed with proper legal
authority, went to the home OF Varionia
Green at No7l2 South Harrison street,
and after getting into the house made
a levy on the goods and attempted to
eject the inmates. .
The trouble was the result of feud
which had existed for q month, Mrs.
Green having refused 10 leave the house
at the demand of Mrs. Marie Hartman,
the owner.
When the constable went into the
house S. d. Forbes accompanied him,
and when the tenants demonstrated they
were abused and maltreated. Mrs.
Green was knocked down and kicked in
tho abdomen and the floor of tine house
was covered with her blood.
Tho officer was resisted, but Mrs.
Groeu, who docs not weigh much over
100 pounds, was arrested and taken be.
fore Magistrate Daley and there lined :.
and costs. She was next taken 10 tho
poliGn station and there released by
Chief of Polica Dnlan, after he saw her
physical condition. At his request
Police Surgeon Hughes examined Mrs.
Green and pronounced her condition
serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

The Pussy &c Jones 20. to Build Two Large
Paper-makiDg Machines.

Through Thomas II. Slavery. Jr.,
and Ernest II. Behrend, representing
the Pusey Il Jones Co. of this CITY,
who have Just returned from Europe,
the company has received contract
for constructing two large paper -making
machines for the Stora Kopperhsrg
Lktiebolag, near Stockholm, Sweden.
The Sweden concern is a very old
manufacturing plant, with various
branches, which ia now preparing to
add paper making to its industries.
Officials of the concern visited this
country several months ago, and while
here we're much pleased with the work
of the Pussy & Jones Go. in making
the line of machinery they desired.
The contract however, was secured
after competition with other bidders.
The work comprises two Foudrinier
machines, one l07 inches and the other
1877 inches in width. The smaller ma
chino will weigh about 450, 600 pounds
and tho larger one over 600. 900. a conf
bined weight of over 1000. 600 pounds.
About six months. will be required to
complete the contract.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
DENIAL BY MR.. ADDICKS.

wonld Not Accept Any Office From tho
People of Delaware save That of United
States Senator.
Every Evening, Feb, ldth.
The following special dispatch from
Philadelphia. received by Every Even.
ing this morning, explaine itself. Mr.
Addicks evidently knows what paper to
address himself to when he deHirss to
communicate with the people of Della
ware:
"The report printed in the Philadel.
phia Record this morning, that
would tie candidate for Representa-.
tvs iu Congress, 10 untrue.
al would not accept any Office in the
gift of the people Of Delaware except
that of United Stntes Senator.
~. Edward AddiGks. !" :
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Work on laying the lines for the large
steel passenger propeller for the Balti-
more Steam Packet Co., known as the
Old Bay Line, was started Saturday in
the mould loft of the Harlan & Hol-
lingsworth Co. The vessel will be 25l
feet In length, "A feet inches in width
and feet 8 inches depth Of hold. She
will be fitted with two triple expansion
engines of 800 horse power each, and
will be propelled by twin screws. The
steamer will be completed in about
eight months at cost OF $3.50, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
IocAL BREFIrIEs.

William ii. Hector OF this city has
been granted an original pension.
Sylvester d. Townsend, Jr., who wac
open an Office at No. 926 Market street.
Letters of administration GU the
estate Of Samuel j. Reynolds OF St.
Georges hundred have been granted to
William II. Reynolds.
George Kelly of Head street. between
A and b, tripped over bar OF iron at
the Lohdoll Car Wheel Works Fri.
day and badly wrenched his foot.
William II. llama is a candidate FOL
the Republican nomination for county
assessor In the Third district. Charles
Whann is the present incumbent.
John Krautter of No. Justisor
street slipped and fell on the Htrset Sun,
day ard broke his leg. lie WA taken
to taken to tho Delaware Hospital.
John Warrington. aged 20, of No, 60t
New Castle avenue, jumped from q
train in the west yard Friday night aud
was struck by another train aud slightly
injured.
DR., j. II. Amies OF Philadelphia do
livered an address to Single Takers In
this city on Saturday night Bolton
hall of New York will speak next
Saturday night.
Mrs. Mary Z. Chandler, aged IS
years, died Sunday at tho residence
of her husband, No. 9l3 West Ninth
street. Her funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon.
Walter Gross of Eighth aud French
streets, an empluye Of the postles mo
rocco works. rae hook through his
hand Friday. Tbs sharp point entered
the palm and emerged from the back.
1t ia expected that the work at the
Pennsylyunia avenue and Fourteenth
street crossings OF the u. & o. railroad
will he completed in about a month,
unless there should be some seriouI
set .bacss on account Of the weather.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
Yachts for the oorintn,an Yacht Club.

The work ON the sailing yachts now
building at the yards Of the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Co., for the Corinthian
Yacht Club of Philadelphia, is pro.
crossing favnrably and two of the
yachts are rapidly nearing completion.
Two are planted in, while two others
nre in frame, and the work Of plankiug
in has been started. The frames on the
other boats are being placed in position.
The vessela will be completed about tine
latter part of April. 1t is expected
that another contract will be placed
for three more boats of a like design in
few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

The eteel echouuer yacht Iildegarde.
owned by Geurge ". Welde of boston,
aud now at the shipyards Of the Harlan
& Hollingsworth Co. is undergoing
several important changes. Tho cooks'
room has been torn out, remodeled and
converted into officers mesa quarter.
Tho quarters which were occupied by
the officers is being torn out and will
be converted into two state rooms for
the use of tho valet and quartermaster.
The work of painting the forecastle is
being finished. A now bow spirit will
be placed in position in few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
FLEE ON THE soLr FARM.
More Than o Dozen Animals burned &c
Death. ana n Man Seriously Injured.
Special Correspondenne Of Gazette and journal

More Than Dozen Animals burned TO
Death. ana n Man Seriously Injured.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Smyrna, Feb. l4.-Last evening,
aobu. 6. 30 o'clock, fire was discovered
in the outbuildings Gu the Colt farm,
in Blackbird hundred, about four miles
from Smyrna, which is owned by james
Price. Tho fire spread with great
raridity, and soon the stable and sheds
were mass Of flames. ..I-
Before help could he secured, eight
COWS, three calves and several pigs were
burned 10 death. Several tons OF hay,
200 bushels of wheat and some c0rn,
together with almost all the farming
implements. were destroyed. The loss
ia estimated at $4,000, and partially
covered by insurance. The fire is sup.
posed to have been Of incendiary origin.
James Justice, fatherin law OF Mr..
Price, while attempting to save The
animals. was badly burned about the
face and head. his board and hair being
entirely burned of.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

According to astronomers. one of the fixed
stars has been blotted out of the iirmamen.
by the action of fire. The startling event
is, however, Of less consequence to any in
habitant on our planet than the loss of a
dear friend or relative by consumption.
Whoever is threatened with such bereave-
ment should recommend with the most per-
si,tunt earnestness The use OF "Hales Honey
of Horehound and Tar" by the party in
the healing. soothing curative effect of this
new and powerful agent is strikingly mani
tested. Sold by Druggists everywhere Mt %. 50
cents and 81. Buy large size and save
money. Pixies Toothache Drops cure in
one minnie
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
niahop Coleman,s Opinion.

Bishop Coleman, in reply to CUES
tion asked by New York paper il tine
tins had arrived for the United States
to interfere in Cuban alfairs, said ;
"Wise benevolsnce and prudent patriot.
ism would seem to me to dictate that
the whole matter ehould be left in the
hands OF our constituted authorities.
Amy concerted action to force public
opinion TO tho contrary might lead tu
embarrassing misunderstanding"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
err CObRr o.ssES.
Several Mon ArraiEned on Serious Charges
Saturday Morning.


Joseph O'Conner pleaded guilty in
the Municipal Court Saturday morning
to committing an assault upon lsador
Parker Friday night, for which he was
fined $40.
William Donovan accused George
Holt of assaulting him last November.
Holt waH fined 800
Charles l.. Raney was charged with
acting In an indecent manner toward a
girl IL years Of age, damaging testi
mony was given by the child and her
mother anu sister. The prisoner was
hold 10 $1,000 bail TO answer at the
upper court.
Robert Williams vac fined 81 for
drunkenness.
John Mcguire and Edward RourKe
were charged with annoying people on
the street. A fine Of 81 was imposed in
each CAGE.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
GOWN TRIMMED WITH RucHRs FROM HARpRR,s BAZAAR


Last year at this time the crepe de
Chine gowns were first seen tonly a
few. and those imported, during the
summer A great deal of the material
was used. and this winter 1t Is quite a
fad to use it combined with velvet and
deliberately made up. Thsre have bsen
some charming gowns made OF 1.-THE
black quite the smartest. An effective
design has the skirt trimmed around
the foot with a wide band Of capncine
velvet cut in points, and the points
outlined with narrow ruche of black
mousseline de sole; this soft ruche
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Tho Chester Times says A mong those
still living who saw Con. Lafayette ia
Mrs. Martha Barlow of Marcus Hook,
when in 1922 or "a. lie rode into New
Castle, Del. on horseback. with two
escorts. to attend the wedding of a
young couple. The groom's name was
du Point and the bride's, VanDyks.
Mrs. Barlow remembers we'll what a
noble looking man the general was and
says he was 10 full uniform with his
sword hanging at his side. The chair
which he occupied at supper on that
occasion, is now ia the possession of a
family by the name of Stockton, who
reside at New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

In Municipal Court, on Monday
morning, Harry Davis, colored. was
charged with the larceny OF pair
of shoes from the repair shop of Joshua
Murray, colnred. Davis was committed
in default of 5000 bail for the upper
court. Mary Butcher, colored, vas ar
raigned on charge OF stealing watch,
the property of David Liggert. She
was mmitted In default of 5000 bail
for the upper court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
DUEL FouGHrIS KESTUckY.


Louisville, KY, Feb. LA des-
perato duel, with knives ard pistols,
bswteen George VoRt and Arthur u.
Waldron, was fought in this city yes
tsrday. Fred Vogt, the son of George
Vugt, wan also drawn into the en-
counter. .
AS result, Waldron is lying at the
City Hospital, 10 prscarious con.
dition, Fred Nogt is badly wounded
ana tha cider Nogt is in JUL, charged
with malicious shooting.
Tho primary cause of tho trouble
was a murder case. tried in tho JeiFer-
son county court about eight years ago.
The elder Vogt was charged with muir
der, ami the father Of Arthur Waldron
was ono OF the principal witnesses for
tho State, In consequence, Il bitter
hatrud has since existed between the
two families. ,..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
Hold fur Inner Cnnrr.

Magistrate Daley, Saturday evening,
held Manuel and Robert Cohen for
upper court on tue charge of stealing
clothing valued ut about $500 from
Samuel Slesinger No. 506 Market
street. According TO the story told by
Manuel, be would clip the goods out in
tho yard in the rear of the storo in the
day and deposit them in n large box.
In tho evening. Robert would climb
over tho fence and got the goods. Tie
goods were sold to William Deitch. a
second hand clothing dealer. Mr.. Slcis-
niger declining to prosecute the boys
were discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17


At the next meeting of the Cercle
Francois de PUniverste Harvard, in
the Colonial Club, Cambridge, Mass.
on Wednesday evening, February 18th,
NJ. Gibbe. the professional coach who
ia TO direct the production OF ale
Medecin Malgre Lui, will be present
to talk to all men who wish to try for
parts. Places in the cast and ballots
are open TO all members of the Uni.
versity properly qualified to fill them,
ana all men Interested are urged to he
present at the meeting and hand in
their-names to the manager, G. McC.
Sargent, '99. dress rehearsal OF the
play, open only to members OF the
Cercle, will be given at Brattle Hall,
on Saturday. April 9th. The public
performances will he given as follows
Monday, April 18th, at Brattlo Hall,
Cambridge; Tuesday, April 18th. at
Copley Hall, Boston; and Thursday,
April 14th, ut Brnttle Hall. The posters
and costumes for the play are being de
signed. The music will he that OF
Gounod, besides which thure will be
some compositions by W. II. Rand, '9S.
performances may be male to j. H..
hyuoi v NihfbrieJ. Ut VI IuCS' OhTReubt
'99. At the meeting on February 10th,
Prof Van Dael of NJ. !. II. will lecture
before the club on Guy de Maupassant.
lie Cercle Francois de rLlniyersite
Harvard has arranged to give its course
of eight public lectures in Sanders
Theatre, at 4.30 on the afternoons oil
March list, 81. 9th, 9Th. 10th, 18th,
18th aud 10th. Rene Doumic, the
Critic, of la Revue dea Deux Mondss,
will lecturs on 1.-THE History of French
Romanticisiu in Its Different Literar,
Manifestations. . All applications fol
tickets must be sent to j. II. Hyde,
6 Claverley Hall, Camridge,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

agniust the velvet is neculiarly effective.
The waist is made with taperine revers.
IN the plan of the baurl around the
skirt, of the capucine velvet outlined
with the black ruche; over the
shoulders are round tabs to match. TIE
cut OF the gown is given 10 the tissue
paper pattern issued by liarper's Hazar,
where il appears. The sleeves are Of
medium size, and have band Of the
velvet Oh tbe upper part. There is full
soft vest Of white mouaseline de sole,
with plain stock collar and belt OF the
capuCipe velvet,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

At recent meeting Of the committee
in charge OF the Friends Boarding
Home, West Chester, IA, the Whining
ton Monthly Meeting was represented
by Sarah Fell and Emma G.. Bancroft.
Formal possession OF an annex will be
taken March 2sth. On and after that
date, married couples and single mon
will be admitted. Hitherto the home
has been almost exclusively for women.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

The New Jersey ahad fishermen are
protesting against mud being dumped
the shad will either remain below the
fishing grounds or keep IN the deep
water, where the nets cannot be Griftod
on account of vessals.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
NEW CHIEF CLERK.
Cornelius W. Taylor Appointed to Succeed
the Late James l.. Durtnett.

SN-0N~N+'-
the Late james l.. Durtnett.
Official announcement of the appoint
ment of Cornelius w. Taylor as chief
clerk of the Maryland division, Phia-
delphis, Wilmington & Baltimore rail.
road, was made On Monday by Super
intendent Barnard. The appointment
Ia not surprise to the railroad men as
Mr.. Taylor has been spoken of as Que
in every way capable Of acceptably sue
ceeding the late James l.. BURNETT.
The new chief clerk has been con
nected with railroad work since 1872,
when he took service in the Office Of
tho Northern Central railroad at Balti-
more. lie came tn this city in 1855,
in the capacity Of clorE, and has since
filled the Office with credit to himself
and to the satisfaction OF his superiors.
Mr.. Taylor in receiving tho congratu'
lRtions of many friends on his advance
ment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Garfield Camp, Some Of Veterans,
which was organized on February llth.
1899. will disband next Saturday night,
and ON the following Saturday night o
camp will be organized. All male de.
scsndaEta, not less than IL years OF age,
of deceased or honurably discharged
soldiers. sailors or marines who serscd
in the Union army or navy 10 the Civil
war, with certain exceptions, will bc
eligible,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

The status of the United States
Supreme Court case of New Jersey vs..
Delaware, concerning fishing rights, is
that it is in the hands of counsel for
compromise. Senator Gray, John B..
Pennington and Attorney General White
have charge uf lIelaware's interests and
John r. Stocktnn and Samuel Il. Gray
of New JerRsy'a interesta.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Oliver Dean. whilo respondent on
Saturday night, cut his throat at his
residence, Ne. lCO2 Pleasant street.
lie was taken in the patrol wagon to
the Delaware Hospital, where it was
found the wounds were not SERIOUS.
Dean has a wife and three children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

President William Lawton of the
Board of Trada bus appointed Patrick
Neary, Alvin Il. Morrison and W. ID.
Mullen, Dr., rs committee TO draft u
bill to authorize the city TO expehd 81
for every SO expended by ths Federal
government for thu Improvement of the
Chriatiana, providing the city does not
cXpcnd more than 500, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Smyrna, Feb. IA colorod man
entered the residence Ut Mrs. Jamea
Clouda, on Main street, this morning,
during her absence, aud demanded vi
the children tneir mothers pocket.
book. His demand was acceded TO
and the robber made HIS escape beforu
Mrs. CLOUDS returned. Tbs pocket
book contained only 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Tho Misses Crawford, who arc re.
modelling their house, No. 1903 Market
street, havu decided to build tower
on the side towards Fourteenth street
and Contractor Healcy Is pushing the
work. The plans were prepared by
Lewis II. Springer. The tower rises
from the OLD ona story part Of the house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

1t 10 said there is probability that
Cant. Edward Murphy may again com
mand the steamship Laurada. which
has been painted and improved at a
Philadelphia ahipyard. 1t is not known
whether the boat will lie used in the
Alaskan or Southern trade,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

According to the Chester Morning
Republican 1t will not be long before
the company controlling the Chester
and Wilmington street railways will
begin operations on tho proposed con-
Meeting link between the two cities,
and when once startud the work will be
pushed ahead with all speed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Georgetown, Fob. II. Wellington
Rramhali, about 10 years old, attempted
suicide Yesterday afternoon by taking
laudanum. He was discovered before
the doadly drug had completed it's
work, and physician notified.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

W. II. Greenwait has large hornets
nest which he received from the farm
OF his son-in-law, NJ. j. Crossan of
Chester county, Ia. 1t ia two fest in
length and over a foot in diameter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

1t is probable that therc will be q
base bail diamond at Hazel Dell lark
next summer, and movement is on
foot TO have games there every Satur-
day afternoon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

Letters testatmentary with the will
annexed ON the estate of Thomas b.
Smith have been granted 10 Samuel *.
Smith. ALI the estate goes to the
widow of the testator.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17
VII, ID =, ALASKA for Cola.

Jacob Deuney, formerly q car in.
snpctor in this city and afterwards car
inspector in Washington, in the service Of
the r., W. & b. railroad, has resigned
and will leave at once for the Alaskan
gold fields. .....s. ..-....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-17

No more potent charm can be found at
Beauty's Shrine than an exquisitely lovely
complexion such as universally follows the
use of Glenn's Sulphur Soap,