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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
DISTRICT ATTORNEY VANDERBILT SICK.
Suffering With Severe Geld 3rnnaht on by
His Exertion IN the KennaS Gnse.

euuerinr with Severe Cold 3roneht on by
His Exertiou In the Hepbey Case.
United States District Attorney
Lewis 9. yandegrift is under DR..
james 4. Diapers care for Il severe
cold. He was to hsyo boen in the
Superior Court yesterday as counsel Ia q
damage SUIT, but, u certificate from
Pr. Draper 10 tho court announced
that it would DO dangerous for him to
come out Mr.. VANDERBILT has felt the
cold coming on for several days. When
he closed his argument in the Kenney
case in tho Federal Court last Friday
he was in o perspiration and then
cooled off TOP rapidly. Instead OF GET
ting thoroughly rested after tho tidal
ne went TO work preparing cases for
the county court, In tho course of
Tuesday tho cold had made such
progress, that he could hardly speak
above z whisper, and went to $40 his
ordered him to. so home 'and remain
there. Mr.. Vandegrift obeyed the
DOCTORS orders yesterday, although
strongly DESTROYS of returning to his
work.
Tho announcement of Mr.. yande-
grift's illness was made in the county
court yesterday by Chief Justice
Lore when the case of David w.
Eliason Us. the Liebig Manufacturing
Go. was called. John Biggs, represent.
Ing the plaintiff, desired to go TO trial,
but on account of the indisposition Of
Mr.. Vanderbilt, who represents the
defendant, the court continued the
case until the February term. The
argument on demurrer in the case Of
Hiram NJ. Thomas VS.. Grand Trunk
Railway Co., was also continued by
reason Of MIR. Vandegrift's illness.
Other business in county court was
as follows; Two caseg Of j. Ii. Bregger
and Annie Bregger vs.. George G.
Schuler, continued, reported in progress
OF settlements: case of George G. Brown
VS.. Thomas Green & Son, for damages
for falling down q cellar door, con
tinued pending settlement; demurrers
in Mullen vs. F. Blumenthal & Co, to
be argued Friday; tho court struck out
the fifth plea in the case of Robert
Dornan vs.. William G. Pennypacker's
executors, and allows the defendant 10
file another plea; rules for writ Of pos
session were made absolute in j. III.
Hotfecker VS.. Elizabeth Chamberlain
and II. A. du Pont ct al VS.. Robecca
Gallagher, with stay Of execution for
30 days in the latter case in the case
Of the National Cash Register Co. VS..
Peter A. Pagan, u jury OF ipeuisition
fixed tho damages ut sf5.
Adjournment was taken until $50
O'Clock, +
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

San Francisco, Cal, Dec, q. +-atrpnE
expert testimony was :ltrptiicet! l..
the Bntlsin murder rase Yesterday .,,
complate the chain CT evidence which,
1t Is expected will convict the wo;uRp.
Daniel r. Games, tho writing expert OF
i New York, testified that ho had ew
amjned all tho writing in The cpsr and
was convinced that the arobymons
letters, tho address on tho candy box
and the note 10 Mrs. Dunning's
daughter vera all written by the sarIe
person, and that Mrs, iiotliin was the
writer Other experts eorroboratea this
evidence.
John p. punning again refused 10
give the names Of the women with
whom he had associated, and tho order
committing him to iaiI for contempt Of
court is still in force. There is very
strong feeling among tho public against
this attempt Of tho defence tn drag thu
names Of other women through the
slime that hesmirches the accused, and
Mr.. Cummings refusal TO- divulgn thu
names commands the respect VI every
one. Another avenue ~ escape pee
scented itself to Dnnning. II hn would
but admit that his answer would tond
to degrade him he would bn relieved oi
legal contempt, but he stepdfnst)y ~.
fused TO avail himsef III tho ppppr-
tunity, and as no left the stand on his
way to Jail hum Of approval swept
over the court room. III is obvious thar
Attorney Knight misjudged his man,
OF he would neror have made tho ipls.
tako OF pursuing that collrsr Of lntesti-
cation. Every man who knows Dun
ming knew what his answer would hp,
and thoy know, too, TINT no will go to
Jail for life rather than answor the
question,
After the Dunnina episode, Mrs..
Seeley was called to testify that she
did not write the anonymous letttrs
sent to Mrs, Dunning from San i'rnn,
cisco. On ernss-eyaminatian, Knight
tried to secure an admission that The
witness had some matrimonial design
ON Beverly Botlsin, the stepson Of tho
defendant; but Mrs. Seoloy refused TO
make such dangerous admission.
Mr.. Pennington WAS on tho stand d
short time, testifying as to tho receipt
of the anonymous letters which he had
read and failed 10 show to bfrs, Dun,
ming, MS she had said previously that
she did not wish to he bothered by any
more such letters.
DIR, Wolf testified that the powdered
arsanio was moro soluble than the ery5-
thlized. va
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
DEATH HID IN THE Foe
Fatal Rear-end Collision on PGnnsyl-
Vania Railroad Near Railway, III,
OCCURRED YESTERDAY MORNING
Pullman Sleeper Crushed by
an Express Train.
TWO PEOPLE KILLED AND MANY HURT
A.aoclatea rross Dispatches b. Special wros.

Assocated rrcss Dispatches By Special Wires.
New York, Dec 2l.-A rear-ond col
lision On the Pennsylvania railroad.
three miles, from Railway, y. j., this
morning. resulted 10 tho loss OF two
lives and serious. though not fatal.
injuries to four persons. Tho names
Of tho killed: William G.. DeWolf, o
clerk in the accountants Office Of tho
Ohio River railrond, at Parkersburs,
w. Va, and II. knights, colorod, Of
Jersey City, porter of the sleeping car
Bartholdi.
About 20 persons wore cut and
bruised, and nearly oil the occupants
of both trains in collision were thrown
from their berths.
The collision occurred between train
No. 10, known as tho Chicago and
New York express, and train No. 6,
known as the Eastern express. When
three miles from Railway, shortly
before O'Clock, the Chicago and New
York express wac stopped, according to
its engineer, by signals. A very heavy
fog prevailed. The Eastern express,
coming up from behind at about 20
miles an hour, dashed into train No.
10, sending a baggage car off the
track, and crushing through into the
Pullman sleeper Bartholdi, which con-
tanned 10 passengers, a Pullman con-
ductor and q colored porter. The
engine of train No. 6 did not come to
stop until half Of the sleeping car was
kindling wood. DeWolf and the por-
ter were caught on the top of the
boiler, their bodies twisted together
with debris, and much mangled. The
engine of train No. 6 was badly dam
aged, and the tender thrown from the
track. Beyond the smashing of an ex-
press car and car platforms, train No.
6 sustained no damage, and none of its
passengers were seriously hurt. Preyi-
Gus to the collision, John Vandervier;
the engineer of train No. 6, and his
fireman jumped off. Both received
scalp wounds. Train No. 10 was COM
posed of mail and express cars. The
Bartholdi was the only passenger car
it contained. The rear baggage car
was empty, and proved but Slight i'm
pediment to the engine of train No.
@, which forced Its way through. The
passengers in the Bartholdi were thrown
forward, amid broken woodwork, escap-
ing steam and flying glass. The car
toppled over on its side, and lay slant
ing against the bank. The unhurt pas
sengers scrambled through the win,
dows. For two hours, two women and
two men lie pinned down by the
debris, suffering from their injuries.
1t was impossible to get them out until
after the arrival of the relief train,
which arrived about $50 o'clock.
The passengers of both trains wore
brought to New York on other trains.
The engineer of train No. says the
thick fog caused the accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
nayara Legion Nom,na,lonu.

The following nominations were made
at the meeting Of the Bayard Legion
pemoeratic Club. Monday: William
B. Norton, President; John B. Dun
bar, First Vice,President; Martin F.
cordiSg Secretaries, e. i, Tucker,
". A. Gill; Corresponding Secretary,
]. G. Farra; Financial Secretary, W.
A. McEvilly; Treasurer, w. o. Prochl !;
Sergeant-at-Arms, N. III. Todd: Mar
shall, NJ. IT. Cooney; Executive Com
mittee, George Leonard, L. F. Robin
son, Charles Dougherty; Board Of
Governors, Harry Jacobs, NJ. L.
Keough, 7. NJ, Lowe, Edward j.
Newell, William Thompson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
DrArn or nsPrAfs HAwLEK.



Capt, Charles II. Hawley, u. s. n,
retired, aged Oh years, died Tuesday
at his residence, No, 1891 Harrison
street. lie leaves d wife and ono
daughter. His wife was Miss Thomas,
and q niece Of tho late Surgeon Will
liam johnson, an old Delawarean who
was in the navy.
Capt. Hhwley was born In Connecti-
cut, and was appointed from that State
to the naval school in 18ap He ,aerved
on the steam frigate SuSqnehanna of
the East India squadron, 1910, and
~ tho Inter year was promoted master.
tie. served on the coast survey 1886,
and on June 18th, 1856, was appointed
lieutenant. Subsequent duties found
him on the receiving ship, Philadel-
phia, 1861, and in ordnance duty at
the. Washington navy yard, 1862, In
which yenr he was retired. He was
on the receiving ship at New York,
lSG3. and Boston, 1S64-5, special duty,
Mnldon, Mass. 1866; commissioned Rs
lieutonant-commander, 1866; light
house inspector, Key West, 1858: re !.
ceiyipg ship, Philadelphia, j569-70.
For the past "A years Capt Hawley
had boen abroad in search Of health,
md he returned TO this city In October
to make his home here. e,
Capt. Henry B. Nonns, who was a
warm friend OF Capt. Hawley, spoke of
him Tuesday night in terms of oulogy,
saying that he was always genial, and
would be incurred by n great many
people who we're his friends, who
always mourn man so whole-souied
md Of such delightful companionship.
He had hosts of friends outside of the
service us we'll as In IL, who loved
him for his worth. Capt. Nones, speak
ing from an acquaintanceship Of 40
years, said that he never knew Capt,
Hawley TO be anything but gentle
man.
The funeral will take place this after
noon, services being hold at tho
house at 2. 80 o'clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
SAVED THEIR DOLlAR2.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Communicate with Chief
81 FnIina D1psry ~ Sew York,

81 Foiirs D1fsry ~ Sew York.
Several Wilmingtoniaps are money
in pocket as u result of their fore
thought In seeking the assistance OF
the Nov York police in tho investlga-
ton Of what looked like u great oppor
tunlty TO obtain land FREQ.
Recently I'm advertisement appeared
IN a newspaper published in another
city which set forth that u company
with large capital and resources was
seeking an opportunity to give away
land In 40-aere lots absolutely free.
There was ~ proyiso, however, that
each applicant should send 81 with his
application TO the Office of the con-
corn In New York City, this small in.
vestmont to assist in paying for adyer-
tlsing, postage and other incidental
exponsps, including ali elaborate pros.
pectus, &c, According to the PROPOSE
tinn, no charge was to be made for the
deed or anything else connected with
the transfer of tho tracts, from the
present to the prospective owners.
This gigantic offer caught the eyes
Of a number Of Wilmingtonian and
several had about agreed to contribute
thoir, SHIRE toward tho Incidental ex-
ponses mentioned above, but IL WAS
deemed wise TO mako a little invosti-
cation before investing, Accordingly,
d letter was Addressed last week 10
Chief Of Poline William S. Devery Of
Now York, asking him TO look into
the matter and report tho result, and
today letter was received from him
stating that tho company. referred to
is not organized.
This. information has resulted In the
Wilmingtonians decidipg TO keep their
money until thoy have bona fdo evil
dence of concern that Is actually
giving away land
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
10 BUILD a STEAMSHIP.


On Tuesdaythe Harlan g. Hollings-
worth Go. received the final signature
to tho contract for the construction Of
o steamship for the New York Il
Porto Ricp Steamship Co., which will
be named the Ean Juan. The firm,
which is known us Miller, Bull &
knowlton, recently placed contract
with the local firm for the construction
OF n vessel for this line and the last
contract signed IL for u sistor ship to
the one formerly ordered.
The contract has been pen,Iing FOR
several dass The New York a lhrto
Rioo5 Steamship Go. was among the
successfulR bidders for carving tho
mails between New York and Porto
Ricoi with the understanding that at
lcast three steamships should leave tho
terminal prints monthly.
The length OF the vessel will be. $50
feet oyer al; lsheth OH thu load waite.
line, 322 feut. beam nodded, AZ ftes (;
depth IN centre, 10 feet 10 inches Tho
engines. arc 81 The direct, tri compound
inverted cylinder tyra, with Cylinders
slx35yt2 iijclif6, with a stroke OF -
inches. The boilers are OF the Scotch
type. u feot G inches in diameter and
II feet ipsslongth and must give q
working pressure of $50 pounds to the
square inch, and will be fitted with
the Ellison caves induced draught.
The dynamo viii DO capable Of fur,
nishing 200 lamps of rs candle power
zach, besides supplying an immense
search light.
The vessel will be used for passengers
and freight and the accommodations
will be first class In every respect and
will provide for 30 first-cass and IS
second class passengers. The state
rooms will be finished in soft woods.
The staircase leading to the saloon
will be Of ornamental quartered oak.
Each room including the mail room
md bicycleroom will be neatly finished
in. oak. The vessel will be schooner
rugged, with nasts Of steel.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
Marrlaass.

cRAIG-DRAPER-o December I4th, 1893, at
the residence Of the brides parents, MIR. aud
Mrs. Lawrence W. Draper. No. a16 jackson
street. by tho Rev. j. owen Sypherd. Clarence
X. Craig OF New Castle county, Del, and Laura
NJ. Draper Of this city.
5AMBLE-McELHINEY- the residence of
Emil Krause. brother-in-law of the bride, on
Harry q. Gamble and Margaret j. mckinney,
ali Of Henry Clay. Del.
Observation-Disclosures Thursday evening.
December 18th. 1895 by the Rev. A. N. Keir-
win, l.. D., George w. Hook and Mary N.
McCadden, both Of this city.
GLiOGo--CRAFr- AT the Union NJ. Il. par
sonag-, on December 18th, 1905, by The Rev.
John p. G. Hnuna, d. D., Victor Magfoco and
Mrs. Louisa Graft, both Of Philadelphia, Pa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
RAILROAD PURCHASE APPROVED.
Imperiant u usitisAs Z transacted by Directors
of tne pelswars Railroad Co. IN MS CIT,

ImperiHnt - usinsas Z ra nsaeied by Directors
o. tne Dalewafs Raiiroad Co. IN ! ms cry
Tuesday. .'If
Capt. J, +. Green of Philadelphia.
first vice president of tho Pennsylvania
railroad; Y. T. Warner, president, and
MBnlove Hayes Of Dover, treasurer of
the Delaware railroad; Col. William
y. Records OF laurel and G. j. Har-
rington Of Pennington, directors of the
Delaware Railroad Co., held u meeting
on Tuesday at the company's office in
this city and approved the proposition
Of the directors to purchase the portions
Of the Queen Anne Il Kent county,
Delaware X Chesapeake md Cambridge
& Seafordl railroads in Maryland, which
proposition Is TO be submitted to the
stockholders of the Delaware Railroad
Co., for approval. at tho annual meet
ing, which will BIO held in Dover on
january 18th.
The Delaware Railroad Co. now
owns The Delaware portions of the
roads mentioned, but tho portions in
Maryland ore tho property of the p,
w. ~ d. Reilroad Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
'--7-----s-7-
isQUIRISG FDR RELATApEs.
People In Other States Write TO Chief Of
Police DoInn for Information Concerning
YIctinin nf Tim Paapdsr MIL fsx nInaInn = N

People in Other States Write TO chief Of
Police Doian for Information Conrerning
Victims OF tho Powder MIL Explosion.
Chief of Police Dolan has received
five letters since the recent explosion
at the du Pont powder mills from
people. in other States inquiring about
the identity. Of victims. One, letter
came from Providence. II. L., two from
Illinois, one from Philadelphia and
one from Ohio.
The writer's of the letters set forth
that they have relatives whose names
are similar to those of some OF the
victims and ask the chief to forward
information. Some of the writer's state
that their relatives have been missing
for some time, ono man saying his
brother left home - years ago and has
not been heard from since.
The chief has learned that none Of
the victims are persons inquired for
and so informed the writer's of the
letters, i
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
yYrsnx Nenr sY,,kasbnrre.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 2l.--A New
Jersey Central freight train, running
from Scranton to this city, got beyond
control on the Yatesville grade this
morning, and crashed into the rear of
a Delaware & Hudson freight train.
Twelve coal cars, six freight cars and
the engine were badly wrecked. Con-
ductor Peter Stark and Flagmar
Lyman Zoppers were fatally. injured,
and Engineer Harry Fulton was badly
injured. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
AWARDS TO Be PAID.
Street and sewer Department to upar
Eleventh and Monroe Streets.

street and Saver Department to Open
Eleventh and Monrna Streets
Tho Directors Of the Street and
Sewer Department have arranged to
pay tho awards for opening Eleventh
md Monroe streets at and near the
intersection.
AS soon as convenient after the de-
partment has secured the right Of way
arrangements viii be made TO have the
streets put in proper shape for traffic.
i A representatives Of tho. department
said yesterday that the matter of
opening Monroe street from Eleventh
to Delaware avenue was under con-
sideration, hut nothing in that direction
will be done at present unloss there mp
pears to be public demand for .it.,
When the street is opened it is likely
that it will be DETECTED and run about
parallel with Adams street from
Eleventh to Delaware avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

George Wright, an employee of the
Wilmington Il Chester Traction Gu. !,
while at work near Gordon Heights
yesterday met with an accident
which may result in the loss of the
sight of one eye. He was heating dyna-
mite when it exploded. His face was
badly cut and he was otherwise in
jured. He was sent to the Delaware
Hospital
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Tuesday negro giving his name
as Leon Roy applied at New Castle
Jail for lodging and was accommodated.
Night Warden Hance soon recognized
Roy as a man who WAS wanted to
answer for burglary committed in
Middletown, on October 28th. He was
watched closely during tho night and
yesterday givon into tho custody Of
the day warden. Constable Hushebecls
OF Middletown arrived nc noon
Roy is snid to be desperate
character.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

The progress of the deal for the sale
Of the Observation-Disclosures Co. is in
dictated by the met that a proposition
has been made to the minority stock
holders looking TO the pooling Of their
interests. A local brokerage firm is to
receive the shares OF those who desire
TO join In favor OF united action, until
noon on. Friday, with the understand
ing that the stock SO deposited will
not be disposed Of at less than s55 a
share, free of charges. In case the
stock is not disposed of before Feb
ruary LIST, it Is TO be returned to the
respective owners.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Monday evening an explosion Of gas
took place at the residence of N. f.
Goldberg of No. 415 King street. Gas
fixtures had been placed in the dining
room during the day and 1T is sup
posed that there was leak in the
pipe, and when the gas was turned on
and an attempt mado to light the Jet
an explosion occurred, which was
heard on the street. The occupants of
the house ran to the street. An ex-
animation revealed the fact that no
damage was done other than tearing a
hole in the plaster in the ceiling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Col. G. NJ. Leitch, deputy collector
of internal revenue, has received a
number of pamphlets containing n
summary Of decisions mado bv Com
missioner Scott concerning the war
tax laws, copies OF which can be had
by applying at the office. The in.
formation covers many points about
which questions have been, asked at
the Office recently.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
clyIL ssnrIcr .nxaa,isArIos.
An Opportunity FOR Those who Desire to
Hscome snip Iiraftsinen or Assistants.

~ OpDurEHntty ior IhuFr WHO Dk6tr1 TO
rscome snip Iiraftsinen or Assistants.
4. civil service examination will be
held Of the Federal Building beginning
on February 18th, 1899. Of candidates
for tho following positions. One ship
craftsman at the Crescent shipyard,
EliSahethport, N. ", salary ST, per
day: one at Newport News, Va. IS;
ono at the office OF the United States
naval constructor, Maryland Steel Co,
Sparrow's Point, Nd, So two at the
construction and repair department,
Mare Island navy yard, California,
Sd rs 4 one nt the snmo place at II salary
of - assistants at the Office Of the
supervising naval constructor, Gas
Engine and Power Go. and Charles l..
Scabury q Co., consolidated, Morris
Heights, N. u, Newport News, Va,
Richmond, Va. Baltimore, Md, and
ono in this city, each at q salary OF "a
per day.
Tho applicants, for craftsmen are to
be examined In letter writing, applied
mechanics, ship calculations, practical
shipbuiiding, and ship drafting, while
tho applicants for the positions of as
sistants will BIO examined in letter
writing, arithmetic, ship calculations,
applied mechanics, practical shipbuild-
ing md ship drafting. -Four days will
be allowed for ship craftsmen and three
for assistants. The examination is open
to aH citizens Of tho United States.
20 years OF age and over, and applicants
will be examined, graded and certified
with entire importantly and wholly
without regard to any consideration
snvo their ability, as shown by the
grade they attain in. the examination.
The government invites all who are SO
inclined TO mekeapplication Informa-
ton can bef obtained and application
should be made to the Civil Service
Commission at Washington, which will
furnish the necessary blanks.