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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
sEW PUBLiCArIoys.

"AsHEs OF EMPIRE: A ROMANCE"
by Robert W. Chambers. New York:
The Frederick A. Stokes Co.
This book is the third of series of
four volumes by Mr.. Chambers, re-
lating to that most interesting epoch OF
modern history, the Franco-Prussian
war of 1901. Each book. however, is
complete in itself, although combined
they cover the entire period of that
brief. but sanguinary and momentous
conflict.
In "Ashes of Empire, - Mr.. Cham
bers treats of the siege of Paris. The
grim and remorseless environment of
the doomed French capital by the Ger
man forces is most interestingly told,
and the terrible sutferings of the be-
leagured inhabitants portrayed with
startling fidelity. The romance Of
the story comprises the experiences Of
two American war correspondents and Is
two charming young Parisiennes, and
their thrilling adventures are detailed
with unflagging interest. The terrible
ravages of the fondish Commune also
find n prominent place in these pages.
In all, the story is one of absorbing
interest, and ranks with the best OF
Mr.. Chambers attractive novels.
AhVSOiNNo VI ID ~. iJuLioI ~ A0ohs
"LYDnY: A TALE or THE OLD
SOUTH by Eugenia ]. Bacon. New
York: The Continental Publishing Co.,
25 Park Place. Price. sl.25.
As its title implies, this book is q
story of the South in slavery days, and
it is recital of the sunny features of
slave experience. 1t is the antithesis
of "Uncle Toms Cabin" and shows
how the black human chattels were not
always treated like beasts, but led lives
of pleasure and healthful occupation.
1t also portrays the faithful love and
devotion that was characteristic Of
so many slaves who were well.treated
by their owners. 1t is nota defence
of slavery, nor in any way an argument
for revival of that decidedly OBJ
noxious institution, but it gives q
faithful picture from life of the
| brightest side of that eventful epoch
in this country's history, the period OF
slavery. The story is one that can be
read with interest by all, and is
| pleasing throughout.
| Received of the publishers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
A Valuable Paper,
Delawareiu, December sth.

DeluWhrean, december Sth.
The Every Evening, always in the
front rank of progressive journalism,
last Friday gave another proof OF its
enterprise and usefulness. In its issue
of that day it published the complete
official returns of the election in this
State last month. The tables occupy
nearly all of two pages, and they show
the vote Of each district for each can
didate for office, from Representative
in Congress to Inspector.
The completeness of these tables and
the fact that they are based on the
official count make them of great value.
They will be useful to every one who
may have any occasion or desire to
refer to the vote at the recent election.
Hundreds OF copies of the paper have
doubtless been filed for future reference.
The Every Evening has thus rem.
dered another useful public service and
has furnished another evidence Of It's
right to its high and enyiable position
among newspapers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
A SAD AFfLlCTlON.
Mrs. Rachel Jones' Peculiar Death while
MInisterins TO Ter nnnrhter.

Mrs. Rachel Jones' Peculiar Death While
M,nisteripg to Her Daughter.
Mrs. Rachel Jones, wife OF John I.
Jones, died Wednesday morning ut her
home, No. 427 East Third street. The
death is particularly sad as her daughter
is lying i'll at the same house and
the deceased was taken sick while on
her way to obtain medicine for the
daughter.
Miss Elsie Jones, aged 10 years, has
been ill with Bright's disease for
several months. On, Monday evening
Mrs. Jones, the mother, donned her
wraps and went out for the purpose
of obtaining some brandy, for the
daughter. She went to the saloon of
Andrew Casey on East Front street,
but became sick before entering the
door. Mrs. Casey answered Mrs. JONES'
knock and seeing her condition called
her into the hallway and u cab was
procured and she was taken home.
She was unconscious and never re-
gained consciousness and Wednesday
morning at 8 o'clock expired.
The attending physicians, Drs. Finn
and Spruance, gave % certificate of
death from apoplexy. 1t was learned
that deceased had paralytic stroke
early last spring and another during
the summer, from both Of which she
had apparently recovered.
The daughter had been occupying
the front room of the first floor of tho
house for some time and did not know
that her mother was SO seriously ill
until her death was reported TO her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
Catholic psnsyelen. Lagoon.

The annual meeting of Delaware
Council, c. b. L., was held last night
week, at which there was an interesting
musical programme. w. M. s. Brown
was accompanies. Among those who
participated were: W. F. McNulty,
who sang "My Hearts Delight;''
A. j. Butler, A'Only Memory's Pic
ture;" and J. J. Gilbride. "She's
Bred in Old Kentucky" The election
of officers resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, Frank L. Schilling; Vice.
President, William A. Ellinger; Secre-
tary, Thomas A. Murphy; Collector,
Harry A. Brand; Orator, Thomas L.
Reynolds; Treasurer, Daniel w. Null
lin; Marshal, Gerald P. Dougherty
Inside Guard. Lawrence Burns; Out
side Guard, Thomas .McGillon; Chap
lain, Bishop John j. Monaghan
Trustees, John j. Harkins, Charles
W. Stigers and Thomas l.. Reynolds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
ELEcrRiAL coSrsyrios,
Committee of the board of Trade Makii
Arrangements for the Meeting.

Committee OF the board of Trade Making
Arrangements for the Meeting.
The committee Of the Board Of Trade
to make arrangements for the conven-
ton of the International Association Of
Fire and Police Telegraph superinten-
dents and I, Municipal Electricians,
which will be held in this city COM
mencing September 9Th next, held a
meeting at the Clayton House last
evening and mapped out plans. George
B. Moore was made chairman of the
ladies' auxiliary entertainment COM
mittee.
An effort is to be made to secure re-
duced rates on the railroads entering
Wilmington, as the event will be q
great attraction and hundreds of yisi-
tors arc expected. 1t is probable that
an electrical exhibition will be held at
the same time, and il so President
Jonathan W. Aydon will be assisted by
electricians from New York, Philadei-
phia, Boston, Pittsburg and other
cities.
The committee has extended an invi-
tation to the National Municipal
League, requesting it to send n delega-
tion to the convention, and it is under
stood that q committee from that body
will attend.
The committee will hold meetings
once a week after January LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Bradstreet's for this week says /:
Business conditions continue of q
most encouraging character. A very
satisfactory feature, and one full of en-
couragoment to all wholesale lines OF
trade, is the activity shown in retail
trade in nearly all markets. Reports
received as to the holiday trade proper,
too, point TO the present year consti-
tuting record maker in this respect.
The Importance of the early arrival of
real winter weather to the retail dis.
tribution of heavy clothing and similar
seasonable goods can hardly be over
estimated. In the wider domain of
general trade and industry perhaps the
most notable feature has been the con-
tinued activity at advancing prices
shown for most classes of iron, and
steel, but particularly pig iron and
steel billets. Cotton goods, too, are
firmer. This is in part due to, sym.
pathy with the raw product, while the
advance in print cloths is attributed to
the successful disposal of the large sur
plus which few weeks ago hung over
the market. Rather more is doing in
raw wool at slightly lower quotations,
but reports from the goods trade show
little improvement Wheat, including
nour, shipments Tor the week aggregate
y, 1853, 952 bushels, against 7, 493, 959
bushels last week, 6,266, 1853 bushels in
the corresponding week of 1897, A.
222, ia bushels in 1886, 9. 45s, 823 bush
els in 1895 and 1886, $50 bushels in
1884. - -
r. G. Dun Il Co. u Review saws
there is larger demand for products
in nearly all the great industries, larger
export demand for foreign needs, a more
healthy domestic demand since season.
able weather arrived and CONFIRMING
conviction that November business, the
biggest ever done in this country in
any month, was but a step toward
something better. The volume Of busi.
ness, domestic and foreign, is very
heavy. Exports from New York for
the week were IL per cent larger than
last year, and for five weeks % per cent
larger, and for five weeks about the
same. Payments through the principal
clearing houses for the first full week
OF December were ga per cent larger
than last year and 14.S per cent larger
than in 1892, fact especially signifi-
cant after the heavy excess of last
month" Pm ~. 4. :
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
DELAWARE BIBIE SOCIETY.
Eiehty-fifih Annual Meeting Thursday
The Rev. DIR. miller Beoomen RrnnIdant.


The Rev. DIR. Miller becomes President.
The Delaware Bible Society held its
S5th annual meeting Thursday after
noon in the building of the Historical
Society Of Delaware. This society was
organized in 1913, three years earlier
than the American Bible Society,
which is the main organization. Tie
Rev. N. H. Miller, d. D., of Newark,
presided A letter was read from the
Rev. Charles E. Murray, ID. D., an
nouncing that he desired to resign the
presidency of the society, and the
society adopted minute of appre-
citation Of DR.. Murray's efforts and OF
regret at his inability to continue.
Colporteur Patterson reported that
he had made 3, ALB visits. The society
has 455 volumes, Valued at s119. As in
the depositary, and still has a credit
of $40 in the American Bible Society.
1t was decided that applications fol
donations of Bibles must be presented
TO the board of directors for action.
The Rev. Charles E. Murray, d. d.
the Rev. N. H. Miller, ID. D., the
Rev. IL. j. Hammond and Edwin p.
Slocomb were appointed committee
on depositary and publication.
The following were elected officers
The Rev. DIR. n. Ii. Miller Of Newark,
President; the Rev. X. j. Hammond
and the Rev. DR.. w. L. s. Murray,
Vice Presidents; Archer Richards
Recording Secretary; E. P. Slocomb
Corresponding Secretary; Charles s.
Rowland, Treasurer; Board of Di
rectors, Isaac Baird, W. X. Crosby
s. M. Curtis, Chief Justice Lore, W
H. Foulk, E. b. Frazer, David W.
Harlan, W. r. Brinckle, G. S. How
land, DIR. g. b. Naudain, Archer
Richards, DIR. David Stewart, Jr.
George W. Todd, L. P. Slocomb, Isaa,
| Woodrow, Harry Emmons, j. Wilkin
Cooch, Col. G. M. Leitch, Neal Comfy
Capt. G. W. Joseph, Albert Cowgirl
W. G. Patterson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Clerk of the Peace Jefferson b. Foard
settled Thursday with State Treasurer
W. M. Ross for the two months ending
November Both, paying sls, 1s1.55 for
27S licenses, as follows: Inn or tavern,
81 licenses, sl5, $50; special inn or
tavern, 30, $3.50; retailer to sell liquor,
500; special retailer to sell liquor, /,
S25; druggist to sell liquor, 6, s120;
hawker or peddler, 3, S85; merchants,
yearly, IS, s160 63; merchants, six
months, 10, 500. 10; manufacturers,
yearly, 6, s64.67; manufacturers, six
months. 3, SIS; marriage, 100, $40
conveyancers, l, Sl00; doctors, s,
S52. so; dentists, |, $40; eatinghouses,
8, SIPS; lawyers, l, $40; photographers,
l, $40; real estate, l, $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
AgxRp nY ifEEERRes.
They Decide in Favor of Joseph Davidson
in n Chancery Case.


The case of George Justis VS.. Joseph
Davidson in the Court of Chancery,
which was referred to Mark M. Cleaver,
Walter ID. Bush and George III. Me-
Call, under a late act of the General
Assembly, which authorizes rules of
reference out of Chancery, was heard
by the referees, occupying several days.
Messrs. Justis and Davidson, as may
be remembered, were in partnership
and on March I'd, 1896, the firm was
dissolved. Justis purchasing Davidson S
interest in the business, giving to
Davidson judgment bonds for about
$1,000 Judgments were entered on
these bonds and execution were issued
in October, 1896. Justis then filed a
bill in Chancery claiming that he did
not owe Davidson the judgments; that
the statement upon which settlement
was made was false.
The referees examined the accounts,
books and papers of the partnership
and rendered an award this morning
in favor Of Davidson for the amount Of
his bonds, lless S403. 10, which was
admitted by Davidson in his answer,
to be an error. Walter HI. Hayes rep,
resented Justis and Benjamin Nields,
Davidson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
Defeated TN Il SNOW,
How the ". g. N. Railroad Prevented Trouble
From Drifts.

From Drifts.
West Chester Local News.
The Wilmington g. Northern Railroad
Co. had no trouble during the recent
storm and their trains all got through
without any appreciable delay. In
former winters the road has had con-
siderable difficulty in all heavy snow
storms, the drifts blocking the road at
number Of points, but it is thought
the trouble has at last been sur
mounted.
Last winter there was some trouble
from the drifts and the company de-
cided upon plan to offset the trouble.
The most trouble occurred along the
line near Springfield, where the snow
has in former years completely filled
the deep cuts and delayed trains for
many hours. AT these places the com
pany has erected large solid board
fences to catch the snow and in case
of a heavy fall it drifts against the
fences instead of in the cuts and pre-.
vents delay to the trains. This was the
case during the recent storm, and there
was no trouble of any consequence IN
the cuts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
TAKEN FROM sisKINe yEssEL.
Forty-fivo Members of the Crew of til,
LOndoninn Rescued.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. s.-Ths
British steamer Vedamore, which
sailed from Liverpool on November
I'D, for Baltimore, passed in Cape
Henry last night, and reported that
she had on board 40 of tho crow of So
men of the steamer Londonian.
The Londonian sailed from Boston
on November 10th, for London and was
reported by u vessel arriving at Liver
pool as having been sighted on heI
beams end and abandoned. This is
the first news Of the whereabouts of
the crew. The Londonian has I'M
doubtedly gone to the bottom of the
ocean.
Nothing was said by Cart. Bartlett
Of tho Vcdamore to indicate the fate
Of the balance of the crew.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Phil Sheridan Post, G. A. R., at its
annual meeting decided to maintain a
fund for the relief Of sick members.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Commander, Moses We'll; Senior
Vice Commander, G. L. Jeiferis; Junior
Vice Commander, Charles Zerby; 0.
D., r. q. Turner; Chaplain, William
b. Norton; Surgeon, j. W. Agnew; o.
G., I. J.. Rooney; CAPTAIN of Firing
Party, j. W. Agnew; Trustee, c. L.
Jefferis; Delegate to Encampment, II.
G. Turner, G. L. Jefferis; Alternates,
j. F. Engle, A. b. Starr.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
CESAR RODNEY CHAPTER.
Daughters ofthe American Rev nj ion EIe
Oficers-Donation to Memorial Fnnd.

oficers-Donation to Memorial Fnnd.
The annual meeting of the Caesar
Rodney Chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution, was held on
yesterday week at the residence of
Miss NAPLES, No. s22 Adams street.
Much interesting business was dis
cussed, and it was unanimously de-
cided to give $50 to the Lieut.. Clarke
Churchman Memorial Fund. The an
nual election Of officers was held, the
following being reelected for the en-
suing year: Regent, Miss NAPLES Vice
Regent. Mrs. Harvey Dennison: Sec
rotary, Miss Helen Van Trump; Treas
urer, Mrs. William M. Drein; His
torian, Mrs. William Clark; Registrar,
Mrs. William NJ. Cardeza and Chap
lain, Miss Mahon. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
EXODUS From DAWSON olrF.
Nearly One Thousand Allen JourneyinG ID
the Goust.


Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 10. = The
steamer Rosalie brings news that an
exodus from Dawson City is taking
place.
John Halverson says: "There are
nearly 1000 men strung along the
Yukon between Dawson City and Chif
koot Pass. All are making an effort te
reach the coast. l had good dog
team. plenty of grub and we'll filled
sack. Consequently, / came along boom:
ing, passing many who had started
from Dawson City 10 days ahead of
me. Many left Dawson City short of
provisions, and with little or no money,
II seems to me certain that many o
these unfortunates will die on the trail.
Some will mako Skagway all right.
This winter is proving the most severe
experienced in Yukon for years. Sew
eral severe storms have ragged in the
interior already.''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Dover, Dec. s.--Sheriif Shaw has
sold the property of M. A. Murdoch,
in South Murderkill hundred, to James
L. Wolcott for So, 450.
The Kent County Farmers Institute
has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: President, John
Heyd; Vice President, r. M. Cooper;
Secretary, Wesley Webb; Treasurer,
George w. Killen; Executive Com
mittee, Gamaliel Garrison, A. X. Cole,
James G. Robinson, Fl. D. Leaned,
James T.. Aaron, Riley Melvin Pennel
Emerson, John M. Eisenbrey and b. Fl.
b. Woodall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

monte Hall, Eleventh and Brandywine
streets, the headquarters of several
German singing societies, was Quilted
by fire early this morning. The loss,
which is estimated mt about so, 600, is
partly covered by insurance. The jani-
for and his wife and their three chill
dren, who had living apartments on
the upper floor, were rescued from the
windows by firemen on ladders.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
". & N. OFFICIALS.
To Hold Their Positions Under the New
Ownership.

According to West Chester special
to the Philadelphia Times, the Phfla-
delphia q Reading Railroad Co., which
recently bought the Wilmington &
Northern railroad and the West Chester
& Lenape electric railway lines, has
given official notice that there will be
no change in the management of these
lines on January LIST, as was expected.
So far as known, no such notice has
been received at the office of the Will
mington 4 Northern railroad in this
city, but it is understood, nevertheless.
that no changes are to be made, except
possibly some minor ones. This will
mean the retention OF Superintendent
A. G. McCausland, General Freight
and Passenger Agent Bowness Briggs
and other officials in the service of the
new ownership.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
Good Prices Tor farm Enset..

Last Thursday Auetionoer Frank
Stidhsm sold the effects and stock on a
farm at Centreville. Forty hogs sold
for 50 each; turkeys, at IA cents per
pound; chickens, 81. % per pair; ducks,
81 per pair; carriages, from SIS to S75
harness, from 81 to S18 PER set, and
COWS, from s35 to sos each. The sale
was we'll attended. and the bidding
spirited.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Patrick White of Baltimore, while
walking from New Castle to Whining
ton Friday night fell in hole by the
roadside and sprained his right shout
der. He applied at the police station
this morning and arrangements were
made to send him to the Homeopathic
Hospital for treatment,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Mary A. Billany, wife of William
FL. Billany, died on Saturday at her
home, No. 1923 Monroe street. The
funeral will take place on Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late
residence. The deceased was the mother
of Assistant Postmaster II. H. Billany
and was an active member of Grace
M, e.. Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Smyrna, Dec. 10, The dwelling and
outbuildings on the farm owned by
DR.. William Ashcraft and tenanted by
David Robinson, few miles west of
Clayton, were destroyed by fire yester-
day. Mr.. Robinson saved some house,
hold goods and farming implements.
Loss, $500; partially insured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

The Edge Moor bridge works have
received from the Newport News Ship
building and Drydock Co. a contract
to furnish and erect the steel work
required in a Runway viaduct T3O feet
long, to be erected in its yard at New
port News, Vas The steel work will
weigh over l, 900, 600 pounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Paris, France, Dec. 8. Senator
Gray, though widely known to he
radically opposed 10 the poiw of an
nexation or imperialism, will vote
in the United States Senate to ratify
the peace treaty, considering that his
signing that document binds him to
support il.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

Mrs. Blanche f. Casey, wife of Lot
Casey, and daughter of Ambrose S.
Ottey, died at the residence of her
father, Claymont, at IL o'clock Thursday
morning. of consumption, aged &c
years. She leaves a daughter, years
old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15
klIled 10 d Frelght wrecs.

Altoona, Pa, Dec. 10. Early this
morning, an eastbound freight train.
loaded with coal and coke, parted near
this city and, running together again,
wrecked is cars. Brakeman j. NJ.
O'Hara of Derry was killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

sniycs broke out on my body to such an ex-
tsnt that a full nights sleep was iippossible. i
determined to Try Hood Ssrsapnrilla, aud after
taking two bottles felt that was entirel y cured
beartily recommend this medslne.r Charles
\. Lozlor. 81 Atlantic 81. uckensack, N, j,
H.oa's pills are Tho only pills to take with
Hoods sraszpariua, 25c
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-15

The Rev. James Grove has been in.
vited to return 10 Asbury Church for
another year and Presiding Elder Watt
has been asked to use his influence
with that end in view. va