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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
MYSTERIOUS MURDER.

An Old Man Living Near Northeast. Md,
Murdered for Money by an Unkuown As
ssssln.
Northeast. Nd, July %. Early this
morning, Howard Atkinson aud Thomas
Phillips, two boys, while bunting ber-
ries along the b. & o. railroad, about
three miles from here, were attracted
by strong and strange odor coming
from shanty which mad recently been
built and was occupied by Joshua
M Miller. aged 10 years.
The boys notified Benjamin Atkin-
son, who made an examination. He
found Miller lying ON his bed, dead.
The body was in a state of decomposi
tiou, indicating that ii had been dead
for several days. Miller was last seen
on Wednesday evening last, and 1t is
supposed that he met bis death that
night.
The body lay on the bad in position
OF repose. but there was a ghaHtly
wound on the left templs, evidently in
flicted by hatchet. The weapon, GOV.
cred with bloUd, was found on the floor.
beside bureau. The bed clothes were
soaked with blood, aud large pool oi
the crimson fluid stained the floor.
A rified trunk and the absence OF Q
pocket which had been cut from the
old mans clothes, plainly indicated that
robbery had been the object Of the
crime. 1t could be seen that an en-
trance bad been effected by real
window, and that the murderer hat
crept up to the bed wheron the ole
man lay peacefully asleep, and deal
him the death blow.
Miller was bachelor and lived b.
himself. BY occupation be was wood
chopper, and worked and lived il
vafious parts of the county. lie was ;
| pensioner of the late war, and drew
pension, and it was known that hs hat
saved some money from his government
stipend.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
INTERNAL TROUBLE In SPAIN
Disorders Continue in Most of
the Provinces.
DIFFICULT TO ASCERTAIN FACTS
ByReason of the Vigorous Gem
sorship Applied.
Mob Fires on Police, and a Gang Of Jailbirds
Appears-Great Precautions to Prevent .
Public Demonstration at Madrid in Favor
of General weyIer.

Paris, France, July %. Private let
ters received here from Madrid under
date OF July 23d, say that the internal
disorders in the Spanish provinces
continue.
Sumo demonstrations have taken
place at Granada, supposed to be due
to the opposition manifested towards
the Octroi tax and local disputes, but
in view OF the rigorous censorship on
Hll questions of public order, il is diffi-
cult to ascertain the facts.
At Gariga, in the province Of Bar
celoDa. mob recently fired on ths
gendarmes, and an armed band, said
to have been composed of iailbirds. has
appesred at Banoe, and Valdorras.
Thus far the sfforts of the authorities
to capture them have been futile.
Great precautions were taken at the
open air theatre in the Buen Retro
Gardens in Madrid, Friday evening,
owing to an expected demonstration in
favor of Gen. Weyler, who was present.
but nothing developed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

London. Eng, July 26. The papers
here continue to confuse Miss Jsssia
Schley, daughter Of Charles Schley of
Milwaukee, cousin of Commodore
Schley, with Miss Shafter. Miss Schley
recently arrived in Madrid on peace
mission, without the approval Of her
father, but neither the Queen Regent
nor any responsible person would re-
ceive her. 1t was added that she will
probably be requested TO depart as soon
as possible. special from Madrid
this morning says "Miss Shafter has
been requested to leave Spain forth.
with.''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
MOROcCO,s .iTTITpDE.

1t Americas warships Enter Her Ports
They Win be Notified to Leave Within
"a Hours.
Madrid, Spain. July %, 10 a. m.-
According to dispatch from Cadiz ia
the Imparcial of this city, advicef
from Tangier say the foreign minister
OF Morocco declares that if the Amsri
can warahips enter Moroccan ports they
will be notified to leave in "a hours
and, it IS added. IL they refuse to de-
so Morocco will place Eeraelf under the
protection of the Powers.
The peace probabilities are anxioualy
cauvaased at TRngier since the arrival
there of the new United States consul,
and. the special dispatch adds, the
belief increases that the united States
does not intend to deprive Spain oi
nything but the Antilles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The dry duck cgisson of the Barlau
& I1ollingsworth Co.. which has been
towed to the marine railway of the
jackson s. Sharp On. and haulad out
on the marine railway to receive a
general overhauling and rebuilding, ia
rap,diy appr1Saching Sa proper ,a condition ~ ION
planking will soon be completed.
Twenty four men are engaged 10 the
work. all of whom are from the yards
of the owners and under the super
vision of Capt. Thomas Wood. The
dry dock was opensd in January, 1870,
and since that time but little repairs
have been required to keep it 10 order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
DispAroHBoAr rIR ED UPON.
Dandy Target, Yesterday, for
Squad of spanfsh softtiers

Dandy Target. Yesterday, for a
Squad of spanish Soldiers.
key West, Fla, July 26, Q. 30 a. m.
squad of Spanish soldiers, three
les west of Bahia Honda, provinces
&Pinar del Rio, yesterday afternoon,
q half dozen shots mt The Asso
lted Press dispatchboat Dandy, which
y passing that point, two miles out.
Psh and smoke signals marked the
pgress Of the DANDY along shore,
ich seemad to be excellenily watched.
The country from a point west OF
hia Honda to Havana is in high
te of cultivation.
he red hull of the Spanish steamer
opso Kill, sunk near Mariel, is q
pspicuous landmark.
Cape San Antonio light, at the
stern extremity of the Island ol
ha, is burning, and Havana was
lliantly illuminated last night
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Dover, July 2G.-Thomas Price OF
Laurel either fell or jumped from a
train at Woodside, yesterday, and was
instantly killed. When the train passed
Dover, he was standing on car plat
form and acting suspiciously.
Interest in tine Dover postniastership ip
is increasing. John W. Casson and d.
Miffiin Wilson are considered the
leading applicants for the position, but
il is hintad that a dark Nurse may
secure it. 1t is generally believed that
Casson's chances are better than
Wilson's.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Fast Run of a Special Train.

? On Monday special train took four
Baltimore physicians from this city to
Cambridge. Md, distance of l18
miles. They had been summoned to
attend DR.. ioldsborough OF that place,
VINO was seriously ill. The crew of the
train consisted of Conductor Mifflin,
Brakeman Frederick Ross, Engineer
Wyman and Fireman Boyoe. The run
of 11S miles was made in 1l9 minutes.
On the return the run from Seaford to
this city, distance Of SO miles. was
made In 81 minutes. This included a
change of engines and stop at Clayton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
soRsESDEn OF HoLoUIx.

y Take Place soon, Notwithstanding
Many Spanish Troops Are There.
3uantanamo Bay, Santiago de Cuba,
III &c. The Prairie arrived here,
4 Nipe Bay. last evening, and re-
fked all quiet.
Nc Spaniards. last night, sunk the
"a isb gunboat SandovHl, which had
lying near Caimanera. This is
ed upon as being gross breach of
terms OF the surrender which the
piards then had knowledge OF,
cially considering ths fact that
has been sent by the United
ps Navy into Caimansra.
5rst Sergeant Of Marines Kinnie of
New York went north last evening
ltbe Texas, to get his commission as
/pd lieutenant Of marines. This is
3st the only case of such promntion
p1pord in this branch of the service.
Toe Montgomery left last evening.
1t is difficult to sec how. the large
dy OF Spanish troops at Holguin can
I TO surrender very soon. although
|6forced by the Spanish forces from
ara. Holguin is one Of the COM
tling points in Eastern Cuba, and
Burrender of its garrison will be an
prtant event in the war. News
Isl there is expected shortly, and
loo 1t will depend some of the plans
opr commanders.
The main body Of the fleet is here,
&i1ng and cleaning as we'll as the
Wities of the bay permit. The Texas
IA leHye for Nav York shortly. IN
N to undergo repairs. Ths move
is uf the other ships under Rear
iral Sampsun's command, except
a engaged in the Porto Rico ex-
depend upon the decision OF
|sauthorities at Washington.
The impression is growing among the
Aral officers Of high rank 10 tbese
1tbrs that it is nat advisable TO send
Aeet to Spain without previously
bling the shins to undergo thorough
pnration, including going into dry
Ii in several cases.
he list of vessels in Guantanamo
includes the flagship New York
Brooklyn. the Iowa, the Indiana,
Oregon. the Marblohead, the Detroit,
Newark, the Yankee, the Yankton,
Hornet, the Ericsson. the Rogers, the
lnpatuck, the Samoset. the Vesuyius,
Celtic. ths Vulcan. the Alvarado,
colliers and one transport.
Boston fruit steamer arrived here
erday morning, loaded with fruit,
consequence of u rsquesr upon the
Y OF Admiral Sampson. but tht
mer refused to sell anything, ant
Sh ship was given supply of fruit,
5ch was much appreciated.
Dol. Hewer, who was sent by Gen
batter to receive the surrender of th,
'Q0Q Spanish troops at Guantanamo
Eflved here on Sunday night, with tw,
t1en. Toral's officers, aud proceeded
Caimanera and Guantanam yester
~. 1t is said l,700 of the Spanish
DPS Of the Guantanamo diatrict ar
this sick list. After they nave aur
dered, tho work of tending the sick
ping the healthy and MAINTAINING
cr among the prisoners will prubabl,
3olye upon the navy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

An earnest appeal for supplies foI
the hospital at Fortress Monroe has
been mads to the Relief Corps, Daugh-
tsrs of the American Revolution for
night shirts, pajamas, towels, wash
cloths, CASTLE soap, wines, iellies, &c.
Will ali who are interested in the noble
work, come forward, and help ths ID.
A. r. TO get up a nice box to send OIL,
this week. Miss NAPLES, No. s22 Adams
street, Regent d. a. r.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

George Fredericks of No. sl5 Monroe
street, an engineer on the p, W. & b.
railroad, was placing pilture moulding
IN his dining room, on Monday. when
the step ladder gave way beneath him
and he was thrown across the re-
frigeratur, striking his spine and
falling on his head. rendering him
UNCONSCIOUS. He was picked up by
nefghbors who heard the fall DIR.
Springer was summoned. For time
his life was despaired Of, but this
morning he was resting easily. He
will be confined to his home for awhile.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Death OF Privates w II. Dubbs and T.
Hull Mt San francisco. =. (

Hull Mt San francisco. .st Is
San Francisco. Gal. July 26. Private
W. Il. Dubbs Of 90. X, Seventh Cali
fornia, is dead at the Marine Hospital,
and Private Lyon Hull of Go. ID, First
South Dakota. is dead at tbs Division
Hospital. Both died of pneumonia.
Privats Mulligan of Go. X, Twenty
third Infantry, who died on Sunday
uight at the Marine Hospital, has been
buried in the Presiriio cemetery.
The Seventh California sent, in the
last "a hours, five cases Of measles to
the field hospital. Two of the victims,
Privates Marske and Hount Of Co. q,
are in dangerous condition.
Or. F. II. Deny of the Eighteenth
Infantry has been taken to tho French
Hospital, i'll with pneumonia. 4s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

A dispatch from Portland, Ore. !,
states that conservative figures on the
seasons surplus of the wheat crop in
rhe Columbia River basin and the
Willamette Valley are /, 050, 600 TONS
The figures are based on last years.
surplus, Of the known increased acre
age this year over last and the first-rate
condition of crops now under harvest.
1t is estimated that at least 25, 900, 600
bushels Of grain are to be exported
through Portland this year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
TWO GIRLS AsPHYxIATED.
Annie and Bessie Baisiey of Philadelphia
Oyernnma by Illuminating Gas.

Overcome by Illuminating Gas.
Philadelphia, Pa, July 26. Annie
and Bessie Baisley, aged 3 and 8 years.
respectively, were asphy yxiated by IL
Illuminating gas early today, at the home
of their parents, No. 1862 North War
mock street.
When the children retired. last night,
the windows of their bedroom were
oren, and the gas jet was turned off ;
when their bodies were found, this
morning, the windows we're closed, and
the gas jet was turned on.
1t is supposed one of the children
arose during the night, to close tha
windows, and accidentally turned the
gas on.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Rome, Italy, July 26.-AdmiraI Cam
diani, it is announced in dispatch
from Cartagena, Colombia, formally
demanded, on Saturday last. that the
Colombian Government accept Presi-
dent Cleveland's award in the Cerruti
case in its entirety and guarantee its
Meanwhile the Italian warships viii
visit other Colombian ports.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Montreal, CANADA, j uly 26. "A general
lockout by the boot and shoe manu-
faoturers is threatened, as conse.
quence of the strike recently inaugu-
rated by the employees of j. g. T. Bells.
About 5000 persons arc employed in
the shoe shops here, the output being
$1,000, 0O0 year. The manufacturers
complain that this union has made it a
practice to attack the factories in de-
tail, and in retaliation it is proposed
that the, employers combine in a
lockout.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

An italian hoy, aged about 10 years,
whose name could not be learned, was
attacked at Twenty ninth and Madison
streets. on Monday, by dog, which
lacerated his breast. The lads father
went to the police station, where be
made a complaint about the dog, and
Dog Catcher Korp started out to look
for it. 1t is thought tine dog was not
mad, and no serious consequences are
apticipated
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

R.W. Birnie & Sons of this city have
secured the contract for supplying the
sails, awnings and boat covers to the
steamer Winyah Bay. now bsing finished
at the yards of the Jackson s. Sharp
Co. for the government, to bs used in
Winyah Bay, s. G. The local firm was
in competition with parties in Phila-
delphia. New York, Baltimore and
South Carolina. who wished 10 fill the
order on the arrival of the vessel at hsr
destination.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

washinatou. July 20. The Navy De.
partment las been Obliged again to
postpone the date for the receipt OF
bids for the construction of the torpedo
boats. 1t has now been SGT for August
23d upun the representation of ship
builders on the Pacific coast that other
wise they would not have sufficient
time to get their bids through by mail.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
oospoRAL sDAnD0y rs DEAD.
sucoumbed to His Injuries Today on Board
the Relief.

tub htttets
New York, July 26. Corporal George
J. Reardon Of Go. E, Sixteenth Infantry,
died on board the Relief today. He
was an all-round athlete, and member
of the Irish Volunteers when the war
began. He joined the Sixteenth In.
fantry as private, and was promoted
to be a corporal within a few days. In
one OF the first dashes Of his regiment
he received his death wound.
Surgeon General Sternbsrg arrived
in this city, from Washington, last
night. He will make an examination
of ths ships patients, and take into
confederation the offers of the different
hospitals for the care of the Relief's
wounded and aick. lie will maks the
assignments to the hospitals, though
he may allow some of the men to be
taken to their homes by friends and
relatives
The condition Of Lieut.. William
Fiscus. Second Cavalry, who is in the
hospital at Fort Wadswortn, suffering
from typhoid fever. ia more hopeful to-
day t ar.D
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

nnded Soldiers Fired Upon as They We're
Being Carried Away on Litters.
washington, July 20. From San.i.
,, under date Of July stb. Mrs. John
uison Porter, wife Of the Secretary
Tue President, and nuw with Miss
FRA Barton .in Cuban rslief work,
written personal letter describing
fditions there.
n was written q week after the great
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Railroad shops to be shut Down.

Harrisburg, Pa, July 25.-In com
pliance with an order received from
headquarters, all the local shops of the
Pennsylvania railroad will be shut
down this week on everything except
necessary repairs. This will affect over
200 men. The order ia in line with the
retrenchment policy of the company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
AJudge Shot py a Bailin.

Manchester, Eng, July 26.-While
Judge Parry of the County Court was
delivering judgment canoelling the
commission of Court Bailiff Taylor for
misconduct, the latter drew a revolver
and fired three shots at the judge. 1t
is feared Judge Parry's injuries will
prove fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

On a warrant sworn to by Harry #.
Sutton, ono of the schonl com missionert
OF District No. 42, Robert Hawthorne.
clerk Of that district, is charged with
the embezzlement of $3.50. He ID
alleged to have emhe2zled this amount
about June lst, 1897. A hearing has
been fixed for August Cd before
Juatice Sasse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Washington, July 26 The Navy De-
partment has issued an advertisement
calling for proposals for constructing
four harhor defence monitors provided
for by the Naval Appropriation bill.
The bids will be opened on Saturday,
October Int.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Boatbuilder Thomas q. Mum has re-
ceived a contract for one 16-fnot cedar
boat, three i6-foot metallic boats and
two boats of thu same description each
% feet in length. lie has also con-
structed an s.foot metallic boat for the
Pennsylvania Ferry Go.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Building Inspector Cassidy Tuesday
granted to j. ID. Winslow permit
to make repairs to the Ragey dyeIng
establishment, No. 0 East Eighth
street, which was recently damaged by
IRE. The repairs will cost $500.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
pnnoes a. ,he no,el Henloren.

Tho dances given on Wednesday and
Saturday evenings at the Hotel Hen
lopsn, Rehoboth. are largely attended.
The orchestra Is under the direction OF
James NJ. Grant of Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Berlin. Germany. July 26.-It u
senii-otliciaIly announced that there ia
no foundation for the report that DR..
Won Holloben, the Germnn Ambas-
sador at Washington, has presented to
President Mckinley a personal letter
from Emperor William.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
TRANSPORTS Fok UNoLE sam.
Two British Naval Reserve Boats TO Entei
the Service of the United States


the Service of the United States.
San Francisco, CAL, July 26.-A
special to the Chronicls, from Van
oouver, B. c., says the Canadian Facifo
steamships Tartar and Athenian are
anchored in Vancouver harbur. having
been taken OF the Klondike route.
Their stores are being removed. aud
they will become United States trans
ports.
AS they are British naval reserve
boats, they cannot be transferred to the
American government directly, so they
will pass through the hands Of the
Pacific Coast Steamship Co. being con-
verted into troop ships by Uncle Sam.
The Athenian is registered at A, 600
tons, and constructed to carry 1850
men; the Tartar is a 1000. ton ship
built to accommodate 1900 men. Boil
ships can travel II knots an hour.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

The policemen OF Reading havo
accepted an invitation to be tina guests
OF the members of the WILMINGTON
force on Monday, August Goth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
,i,u,ennut uarrtp washington.

Washington, July a5.--Lieut. Carr
of the Rough Riders. BADLY wounded
in the campaign before Santiago, was
at the White House today and bad q
personal interview with the President.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Death OF ex-oonrressman Sweat.

Portland, Me-, July 26 Lorenzo D.
NJ. Sweat, who represented the First
district Of this State in the Thirty
eight Congress is dead. He wns 80
yeRrH old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28

Seattle, WASH, July 26, The steamer
Charles Nelson. which arrived hers on
Monday, from st. Michael's. has been
chartered by the government for
transport. The government has also
chartered the steamer Samoa, Both
vessels will leave for San Franciscv
within day or two. 1t is understovd
they will be used in carrying troops 10
Honolulu. at s4S
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-07-28
Deputy Coroner Chandler Tuesday

Deputy Coroner Chandler Tuesday
gave a certificate of death from
asphyxiation in the case of Mrs.
Margaret A. Pyle, whose dead body
was found Monday at her residence,
Eighth and Kirkwood streets. 1t is
the opinion at the coroner's offics that
the woman took her own life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-07
COMING TO SEATTLE.
klondfkerx Routed This way ~
Eastern Connections OF oregon
RAILWAY Ljnea.

". F. Conan. general agent Of the Ore
gon Shors Line. is in the city from foFt-
lard and told representative OF the foSl-
TufeI.lgencer yesterday that reports from
the Eastern AGENCIES OF his road and IFS
connections the O. r. 4 N. the Rock Isl
and Missouri Pacific and Rio Grande sys-
TENS. indicated that very large percent
age Of the kiondike travellers booked over
those lines would come 10 Seattle TO make
the start for the gold fields. The santa
Fa. Rock Island. RIO Grande system ana
the Missouri Pacific are working with the
Short Line TO bring people to the North
Pacific coast" hs said 1.-THE Rock ISL
aud and Missouri Pacific are advertising
Seattle extensively as the chief Alaska cut
fitting point. and there is no question IN my
mind that a very large proportion OF the
travel West over these lines will be routed
to Seattle. This clty's advantages are THOR
oughly understood in the country triou-
tary 30 the lines have named.
Portland Is making great EFFORTS 10 Sc"
cure some of this business, and doubtless
VIII do a very large amount.
e F.. Ellis. general agent OF the -. X &
", who heard the conversation. interrupt
ed at this point TO assert his opinion that
~ per cent. OF the Klondikers coming West
over the Rio Grande. the O. X. L. n. and
the Short Line would come to Seattle TO
outfit Both agreed that the Santa Fe. in
stead OF sending people 10 San Francisco,
would route the bulk of the Kiondike travel
10 the Northwest The present relations
between the Santa Fe aud the Southern
Pacific are such as to prevent any mar
mony OF effort between the two roads.