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Seashors Connections,
Baltimore &0hi0
Schedule in effect June 1s. 1898

Schedule in effect June l2, 1893
Leave Washington nom Station, corner Of New
For Chicago and Northwest, yestibuled Lin.
tied trains, :05, IL :25 A NJ, e:05 P. NJ.
For Cincinnati. st. Louis. and Indianapolis. E1-
n; Express n:55 P. Il.
:, fSI ftMs,bu5s 1s and cleyeland Express daily.
For Columbus, Toledo and Detroit, II IS P. u
% Fos winehe..1 and points o. vailes ALE Branch
300 and nd 'llas a. M. $40 and .5;sS P, m; 1.,..
tanooga, Knoxville, Bristol and Roanoke. Io:45 r.
n, daily; sleeping cars through
For Luray. $40 P. NJ. daily.
For Baltimore, week days. 500, $3.50. "a :05s
x7:lo. 17:so. 1s.oo. $50, 1880. 1000 A y.
15:os. Is:io 1850. Is:so. $50 KS 90. sls 100.
Sundays. Il :o5. I7:io 1850 $50. 300 A u.
xl2 100. II is I3:0O. 3:20. ABS KOS, x5l1
$3.50. xs:oo. x1o:oo. HIS, 11i:5O P. II. II2:oi
For Annapolis, 7:1o and $50 A. ". 1s:ls and
$50 P; NJ. Sundays. $50 A. ~, 4;s5 z n. ..
For Frederick. week days, 800 n;25 Is, A . NJ
For Haserstown- Hos A NJ. and $50 r N.
For Boyd and way points. week days $50 A.
NJ, 4:eo $50, 7:O5 P. NJ. Sundays. 800 A NJ
For Gaithersburg and way points, week days.
$50 A. NJ; 1850, 800, 4:33, 5:S5, l:o5.
Il:so N; Sundays. 900 A. NJ. LIS. 4;ss. 7;o'
For Washington Junction and way points, 500
A. NJ. 4:so. $50 p. NJ. week days; 900 A. NJ.
lis P. NJ. Sundays.
ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK AND
PHILADELPHIA
AL trains Illuminated with Pintsch light
For Philadelphia, New York. Boston. and the
East, week days, 7:o5, 500. 1000 A. ~. 2;oo
lis (all Dining Cars). 500. (5:05, Dining Carl.
500 Q2:ol night. Sleeping Car. open 10 o'ciocxl.
Sundays, 7:05. 900 A. II. Q:15. Dining Sar,s
500 (5:05 Dining Carr. 500, f2:0l night; Sleep
ing Car open 10 o'clock.
Parlor Cars on all day trains.
For Atlantic City. 1000 A. NJ, 2:o5 noon.
lis and 800 P. NJ. week days.
For Cape May, 1905 noon.
Except Sunday. xExpress trains
Baggage called for and checked from hotels
and residences by Union Transfer Co. on orders
left at ticket Offices 6l9 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. New York avenue and Fifteenth street.
and at depot.
WI n. GREENE, d. b. MARTIN.
Gen. Manager Mgr. Pass. Trafic.
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1AlLROADS.
Pennsylvania
RAILROADS.
hAIL1 0AD.

S1AAAsSVA8a
EATON CORNER OF SIXTH AID . ofnERfR;
7:so A. NJ week days PIrTsBURQ RxPnRss.-
rarior and Dining Can HnIisbu1V = Pitts,
ie:se 4 T. PENNSYLVANIA Lrxrrxn-purl.
ma, Sleeping. Dining. Smoking. and Obser.
vstion Cam Harrisburg 10 ChIe.ee, Cincin-
Toledo: Boaet P.rior Oar to Hsnissuis.
1850 A. n FAST LINE.-Puilmsn Bufet Psrlor
Car to Hsrrisburg. Buffet Rafios Car Harris.
$50 F; n CHICAGO AND 81. LOUIS EXPRESS.
e,seepins Car Washington 70 st. Louis. and
sleep Sleeping and Dining Cam Harrisburx to s..
cssm sou,'' Nashville (via oiaei,aatD. sad Chi
7:so P. NJ wEsrgRN KxrREsa-Pulln.n
Sleeping Gag 70 PittabaIs Chlcass. and Har-
7so soUTHWesrRRS f kSPRssS@PSI: a e Snli1sH:
man Sleeping Cans Washington to Pittsburg
nio,.a ao Harrisburg 70 e. Louis and Ctncisnata-
lo'>o P. =. PACIFIC KxpRRsa-Pullna. assp.
ing Car to Pittsburg.
N.x.I. il 'GT T. k:ns s;1 Ecshe't' and
1850 a, NJ for Elmirs and Remove daily, s1cep<
z.,o osqndiy. For Miininstoa daily, .:so P: 4.
Buhaio ard Niagara Falls daily, except safur.
Gay. with sleeping car Washington to Roches-
lo:4o ?. n for E,i.. can.nd.isu.. Roehe...r, Bus.
falo. and Niagara Falls daily. Pullman sleep,.
a.i, d,S Car Warrington to Rochesser SATURDAYS
Ter Philadelphia, New York, and
the East.
100 2. u CONGRESSIONAL LIMITED" dai1y,
az Pari1e Cers. with Dinine Car hom Bald
800 1890 Dining Carl, and n:oo lpinine
:;9 :as 9Ds'f q q; frSs s.ltipslsj; ssa 200:
GWa5). e:oo. s:oo. LOO. Dining Car hom
,9s ,,.,o e; e tom b.I.!%oisS, $50. 100. nd
pres. i:so A. \. weeE-d.ya EIps.ss, is:n
Fo, hos,, y; .':L.days a:ol and $40 ?: Y; daily.
dss: d:.oa and .ssrs rs F. ie.eEf e d.i, ID" \ week.
so;se s9is ,!s 100 = 4. is:i; n:ss I:s .:oi:
S;ls, $50. 7:2o. 1000. 1o:4o. His, and IL 80
y On Sunday. ZOO. 500 s:oo. e:o6. 1880.
leo leo A. ~; l2;ls; LIS; 2:ol, s:is $50.
ie:cS tfa io!so and iiRa Ii:so IS s ';''' 7;''
For Pope's Creek Line. 1850 A. n. and l:ss p.
r. N: weet,daya su.days e:os a. N.
r. .nd Sas s:.e s1ssps s. Sunday Sundays 900 A.
Express for Florida and points on Atlantic Coast
mond only. 1o:57 A. NJ weekdays; Atlanta
Special. via Richmond and seaboard Air Line,
4:4o r n daily. Accommodation for Quan.
tico. 7:4s A. u daily and AIS p. u. week
Seashors Connections.
For Atlantic City tvia Delaware River Bridge. all
rail route). a:l5 and 1850 p N. daily: via
1a:l5 P. n, weekdays, and II 80 p. NJ daily.
Saturdays only, $500 A. ".
For Cape May. 11:oo A. " weekday 80 r.
Ticket Offices corner Fifteenth Sfs tn and s.r.eta
and at the station. Sixth and B Streets, where
orders can be left for the checking Of baggage 70
destination from hotels and residences
J. B. HUTCHINSON, General Manager
J. r. WOOD. General Passenger Agent
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roR sALE-sLnUnBAN.

SUBURBAN-Eor sale cheap; at Brishtwood; 8
acres; fruit; shade; good 8-room house; beau
tiful country home: electric car service; price
less than $1,000. b. F. SAUL, 7th and L sts
NV. iel46t
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ron SALE OR EXCHANGE.

FOR SALE OR ExGHANGE-will sell Oh monthly
payments, or exchange, beautifully construct
ed 7-room house, at station Riverdale, on b. &
o. R. R.; furnace heat. large, porch, lot 60xl5O;
also s-room brick, hath. attic. ETC., with to %
acres; will be at sO5 st.. Saturday, to g. or
address W. R. WILSON, Riverdale. Nd.
iel5-3t-em
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FOR SALE OR RENTAL Forest Glen. Md;
houses; acres rich land; all under cultiva-
tion and garden made; choice fruit; splendid
water in kitchen; place fenced; necessary out
buildings; double henhouse and yard; within
minutes walk from steam and electric cars; will
sell very cheap; place situated on Metropolitan
branch. B. L o. R. r. F. D. BYINGTON. Forest
Glen, Nd. ie15-3t
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nAmRoaDs.
Washington { Great Falls
Electric R, r.
Only Direct Route to Glen Echo
and Historic Cabin John
RridUe

On and after Nay n cars viii leave Union
station. 3oth and Prospsct sve. (tsrninus Of the
Metropolitan and Capital Tractien Company
lines). - follows:
Every 80 minutes, from q. m. to q. m.
Every 20 minutes. from q. M to 2 p. N.
Every is minutes, from 2 p. m. to S:ao 2. -
Every 80 minutes, from $50 p. m. to II 20 p. m
Returning leave Cabin John Bridge and Glen
Every 80 minutes. from ESQ q. m. TO $50 q N.
Every 20 minutes from $50 .. m. 10 1:9o .. N.
Every u minutes. from $50 p. m. to 10 .. N.
Every 30 minutes. from 10 p. m. to u p. n.
Or oftener. trahsc demandA
?. h. FOWLER. S,pesiatendest
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FOR sALE-BICYCLEs.

FOR SALE-BICYCLES.
FOR sALE-Final clearing sale Of all Bicycl9S
easy weekly or monthly payments.
Rambler. mans. $15.50.
Bedford, mans, $3.50.
Bird. mans. $3.50.
Bird ladies', $3.50.
Orient. mans. SIS.
Remington, lady's, 80.
Remington, mans 80.
+, G. SMITH, LIS Pa. ave. my2&-tf-em
FOR SALE-Rambler: hrst-clas condition: "a.
Apply. between and Z p. m. sos 6th =.
- jsll-st
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DENTAL PARLORS.

DOG r st. n. w.
Gold filings and bridge work a speciality, at
the lowest price: amalgam filings. SOC: full sets
Of teeth on plates. S: extracting. either by gas
or local spray. absolutely painless. JOc with
out 25c; all work done by experts and guar
anteed the best. open on Sundays from 10 to 8
o'clock. mh22-tf-em
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wANrED-PosTAGE STAMPS


cash, all kinds Of United States
postage and department stamps; collections
also bought. II. =. DUNKHORST. zoos 7th &
M.
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STEAMBOATS,.
Norfolk and Washington
SteambOatCO

= Every day In the year for Fortress Mon.
: roe. Norfolk. Newport News and Ill points
: South By the superb. powerful, steel, pll.
: ace stcamers. Newport Nevs," "HssfnlF'
: sn6 "wsshington." on ths iollowiag slio9.
: Sis;
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DR.LEATHERMAN.

EXPERT SPECIALIST in the cure of all private
diseases Hydrocele Varicocele, Structure. I'm.
potency and Syphilitic Diseases positively cured.
Advice and Consultation Free. Both Sexes.
Hours, 9 to l2, 9 to 5; Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday Evenings, to 8.
6O2 + street Northwest.
CLOSED SundayO mh3o-u
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Hygeia," and Virginia Beach win and this
the most attractive sssas. insuring . eso-
Portable nights reGk.
Large and luxu4io0 sooaa. haaeod b.
steam and atted throughout With elec.
tric lightA DininG-ro service II Q Il
the markets Of Waahingtoa and Norfolk
Afford.
Tickets on sals At o. q Express once,
eH Pennsyivania Avenue. 613, 6lo, ll2l
Avenue; B. . o. ticket once.
cornsr 18th Street and New York Avenue.
and on board steamera wheRs tine table
map, ETC., can also BE- had.
Any other information desired win Be-
furnished on application to the undersigned
q the companys wharf, fcot Of 7th Street.
JHO. CALLAHAN. General Manages.
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For sALE-HOUSES.


FOR SALES. 500 for n new Groom and batl
brick; well located on a lettercd street in tn,
NV. must be sold. Address ROLAND G. BOOTH
this ctiice. icl2-tf
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WANTED-Table board by 2 young gentlemen. at
boarding house. War Dept, where there
are congcnal lively young ladies' Address prompt.
ly. stating terms Z. W., this Office jel5-3t.cm
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FOR SALE OR RrNT-sUBURBAN.

FOR RENT-6room house at Vienna, Va; {
minutes walk from station; 2 acres of land
fruit: so month. LEWIS, 5l1 1-2 st. sw.
iel5-3t
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SITUATIONS wANTnD-rpMALE.

WANTED-A Situation by a young white woman
to do plain sewing or auy other light EN-
ployrient Address A. d. L., this office.
jel4-3t-em
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SUMMER BOARDING.

COUNTRY BOARD-At Sheffield on the Poto-
mac River; three miles from Colonial Beach;
boating, bathing and fishing free: TERMS 81 per
day or S per week. C. J. GOULDMAN, Maple
Grove Va. je4-lmo
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WANTED-A Place as cook and c;.amborm.id;
country preferred. q Hanover st. nw.
jeIs-3t
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PROF. CLIFFORD.

Scotland's famous palmist and clairvoyant; con-
suit him on business. love and marriage; to O.;
25c. 5Oc and 81 Il02 N. Y. ave. je5-lm
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The "3 Days" Cure

(for men) leads all remedies In this eity, =
prompt and permanent cure charge: con-
sultation free. DIR. AcKEEHAN. 7l6 lsth q.
lw. once hours. 10 4 m to p. m. 10
p. M; Sunday. to p. m. my24-lm
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WANTED-A white woman, with ref. would like
place nurse hoisekeepcr; help of all
kinds furnished. $50 10th 81. NV.
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WANTED-A hcme. with a miidle-agsd lady,
white, who is alone and who wants company
more than help and who would be willing TO
live socially. Address MIDDLE-AGED, this
Office iel5-3t
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FOR SALE-For cash; cheap; grocery and meat
market: NV; fine location: good cash trade;
reason for selling going into Govt employ; those
meaning business only need apply. Address BOX
g. this Office. jel0-It
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WANTED-Lady and gentleman desire board in
country; no other boarders; state full mar.
ticulars; near car line. LINTON, GEO 9Th st. nv.
jel5-3t-em
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FOR HIRE-To drummers and business men,
horse and buggy OF dayton, e per day, asd
special prices for pleasure driving. Apply to the
HEX STABLES. rear 61s Z st nw.; telephone
ean. 100. .--- aV0-o
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WANTED-l0 Grand Army men to sell the com
bined history OF the with Spain .nd atlas
OF the world; s25 pG week easily made. r. A.
DINSMoRE. Cpl eth NV. $50 a. m. to p. m
jeli-St-cm
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WANTED-For light housekeeping, small room.
with running water and sink; and large front
room, preferably with bay window, between II
and p. 10th and 18th sts. Address. stating prics.
C. r.. this Office. je13, Stem
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

situation the fishermen wanted tho free
use OF the bay. from shore to shore, for
the purpose of catching fish, leaving
the shell fish question for each State to
settle ITSELF Tho members Of the dele
CATION SAID that was just exactly what
they wanted.
Coy. Voorhees, asked Mr.. Shannon
during the conference If the sturgeon
race wns not being rapidly depleted by
the enormous catches made each year.
MIR. Shannon said that up 10 last year
he thought II was, hut now he held a
different opinion.
Mr.. Shannon gave some Interesting
stntiatics during the conference regard
ing the extent and value of the sturgeon
industry. Iio said frlly si7OO, 900 mad
been invested in New Jersey, and that
l.0T2 men we're employed during the
two monlhs' fishing. Their wages
amounted to Sl00, COD. and the receipts
from the sturgeon caught aggregated
siO0. QUO a year. The sturgeon tleet
comprised $50 boats, worth S75, 600, and
the rest Of tho plant consisted Of nets,
floating cabins, shore cabins, akilfs, ice
plants and other necessary accessories
Of tho business. The caviar, or sturgeon
roe, was exportud. lie paid e51 keg
for it and waa willing TO give S5s keg
this year. Last year he bought $50, coo
worth from other fishermen in seven
weeks besides what his own fleet
caught,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
LANDOWNERS IN CECIL Wild
Klondike in the Northeastern
County of Maryland.
GOLD TAKEN FROM THE BARRENS
The Assays Ranging From S.
to $40 Per Ton.
Philadelphia Capitalists Obtaining Control
of the Land as Fast as They Can, and
Trying to Keep the Matter Quiet - The
Diggibgs Confined to the surface.

Lancaster, Pa, Feb. S.-Discovery
of gold in the Barrens, Cecll county,
Md, cluse to the Lancaster county line,
has set the land owners in that section
wild.
The first find was made q few weeks
ago, ana kept as secret as possible, but
the matter leaked out, and shaft after
shaft has heen sunk, and the vein traced
for several miles. Assays made range
from "a to $40 per ton. All digging, so
far, has been practically confined to the
Hurface, and ii is, therefore, impossible
to tell how deep the gold goes. The
gold ia found in rotten stone, and
sample exhibited to a representative of
the Associated Press, to day, wns very
rich in the metal. So far, it has only
been found in what is known ia that
locality az the red soil. which extends
clear across the lower end OF Lancaster
county, crossing tho Susquehanna at
Peach Bottom, and entering Maryland
near Rock Springs. The richest finds
have been made in the vicinity of the
latter place. Some rich ore was also
taken out of pit dug on the south
side of the Couowingo Creek, In Fulton
township, Lancaster county, not far
from New Texas, From here, diggings
at points ON line taking in Rock
Springs, Pilottowu and Mexico have all
produced gold bearing rock. This land
is SO unproductive that no effort was
made to till il, and it was common
saying that stranger could never get
the owner TO Voluntarily acknow edge
his proprieturship. Now, everything
is changed, and during the past week
sales have been made OF mining rights
at large figures. PhilRdelphis capi-
talists are getting control of the laud
as fast as thsy can, and endeavoring TO
keen the matter quisr. The diggers.
when questioned, say that they do not
know what they are digging for. but,
at the same time, they are taking pre-
cautions to save every particle of dirt
and rock.
These barranH, in the old stage days,
were famous throughout the country
for their bad reputation. The stage
line to Washington pasted over them,
and they we're the fayorite haunts of
the highwaymen of that period.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
LIGHrS rO RE HIGHER.
street and Sewer Department to Improve
tho Arc Systeni.


tho Arc Syateni.
The Street and Sswers Department ia
not only improving the city lighting
system by incressinR the number of
arc lamps, but has decided upon plan
which will make more beneficial some
of the lights which have been in use
for some time and also some OF the new
ones. The new plan is to have the
lights placed higher upon the poles in
places where there are no heavy foliage
or other obstructions to interfere. Here.
tofore the lights have been of about a
uniform height above tho street, but it
is the opinion Of the directors OF the
department that some of the lights il
placed higher would light up more
territory and thereby be more bene.
ticiRl. A representative Of the depart.
ment will ascertain all Of the locations
where an improvement can be made by
the change, and the Wilmington City
Electric Co. will make such changes as
are suggested by the department. 1t
is probable that some of the changes
cannot be made until next summer, as
it will be impossible to tell just the
proper height in some locations until
the trees uro in full leaf.
Director Simmons, in speaking oi
the matter, said the move was the re
suit of observations in other cities,
and very gratifying results had been
noticed in some places. He spoke OF
the pleasing effect of the systom at
Detroit, Mich., whers the lights are
ON towers, each tower having q group
of arc lamps at the top. The effect
somewhat resembles moonlight, and
each tower illuminates large area.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
HAnbAs & nontIsGswonrH co.
The Great Wilmington Plant as seen From
"A New England stAndpuint.

The Great Wilmington Plant AS seen From
New England standpuint.
The Providence, II. l., journal of
Comnerce pays tho following tribute
to the Harlan & lIolingaworth Co.
As some of the steamboats, now ply
ing between Providence and the various
points in Narragansett Bay and tribu-
tary waters, are getting somewhat old
and antiquated. il Is evident that the
time is fast approaching when new
and modern boata will become neces
sary. 1t is also probable that next
season a new line between Providence
and the famous watering place of Mar
ragansett Pier will be opened. This
line should bs served only by up-to
date boats. During Southern trip to
a representative Of thia paper last fall.
he was impressed very favorably with
the model and beauty of the steamer
Hampton Roads. beonging to the Old
Dominion Steamship Co. and plying
betwesn Norfolk and Old Point Com
fort, va. The steamer is built of iron
and MEASURES $50 feet in length between
perpendiculars; lf2 feet length over all !;
beam nodded. % feet over guard. ''3 feet !;
depth from top Of heRms at centre. II
fcet; sheer forward, 2 feet 2 inches !:
sheer aft. l foot inches her draft is
5 feet forward aud feet aft She ie a
day passenger and freight steamer, con-
tanning ono main and one saloon deck.
The forward hold contains crews dusr-
lers, gallery and MESS room. Machinory
space is centre uf hold; the aft bold is
not utilized. The main deck contains
free spacs forward, partially enclosed !;
enclosures for machinery space amid
ships; store, engineers and gentle
mems toilet rooms, smoking room,
sucia! hall and mess rooms. Saloon
deck contains main saloon, two re-
tiring rooms aul ladies' toilet. l1ur-
ricane deck contains tbs pilothouse and
captains room. The engine ia an in
verted triple expansion, surface con-
,iensing cylinders, ~ ax20a 1888; wheel.
s feet diameter, il feet pitch; two
hoilers, Of the Sloat patent tyne, tde-
signed by George V. Sloat of Ruther-
ford, n, j. 6 feet 4 inches diameter
by 20 feet 6 inches long, with CRATE
surface Of IS square feet and a heating
surface of l, ll5 square feet; working
pressure, 200 pounds. The vessel is
fitted with hand steering gear, anu
was built by the Harlan 81 Hollngs-
worth Co.. Wilmington, Del. She was
completed March 2lst, lS95. Her speed
10 IA mies per hour. Such vessel
would be a credit to Management Bay.
Her builders would duplicate her for
approximately $50, 600 at this time, de-
livered at Wilmington. This concern is
ous of the leading shiphuilders in the
country, and its vessels are st-class
in every respect. IL is to he hoped that
some boats of this type will eventually
be built to ply ou Narragansett Bay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
DEATH OF JoHs a. wHIrcRAFE



City to Make an Investigation.
West Chester Local News, Monday.
Capt, James II. Whitoraft, late Of
Go. q. Ono Hundred and Twenty
fourth Regiment, came up from his
home in Wilmington, Del. to-day for
the purpose OF establishing his re-
lationship to John a. Whitcraft, q
brother, who recently died in Emporia,
Kan.
Capt. Whitcraft learned Of the death
of his brother through a newspaper
clipping, aud is now in communication
with the authorities of Emporia.
There is suepicion that John A. Whit
craft was murdered. and his body has
been exhumed fer the purpose Uf max
ing an examination for poison.
Deceased was ChestHr countian by
nativity, he having been born near the
borough of Oxford. He was SON uf
the late Andrew Whitcraft, and the
relatives in this section at the present
time are Mrs. George Taylor, NJ iss
Mary Jane Whitcraft of this place, and
Capt. James U. Whitcraft Of Whining
ton. Del. When a young man John A.
Whitcraft left Chester county and emf
grated to Ohio, where he took up con
siderable land, When the war broke
Out he enlisted in the Fourteenth Ohio
Infantry. and at the close of tho Re.
belion hs returned to Oxford for year.
In 1866 Mr.. Whitcraft went back to
Ohio, sold his land, and removed to
Emporia, Lyon county, Kan. He was
twice married and was the father of
several children, but all are deceased.
Aa has been stated, tine death of mr.
Whitcraft was very sudden. He left no
will, but some days ago a nephew Of
one of his deceased wives went into
court, and claimed his estate, averrIng
that he had died without living issue
bad no living relatives and that he had
made verbal will, leaving everything
to him (the wife's nephew. The estate
is said to amount to nearly $40, 900.
1t is more than likely that Capt
WhitcrHft will go to Kansas, and seek
TO have the estate divided among the
| legul heirs
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10

A slight fire occurred ut the residence
of Charles Ietter on East Fourth street
Monday morning shortly after $ o clock.
Smoke was discovered by Mrs. Yetter
and after search was found to he in
the room of Misa Lena Klein, in the
third story back. The bakers were sum.
moned and forming bucket hrigade
quickly put out the blaze. A gnld
watch. the property of NJ iss Klein, was
destroyoh, as was also the bureau and the
mantelpiuce. The estimated loss is
500, fully covered by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-02-10
FATHERS UNPLEASANT DUTY
Sheriff Mansey Given War
rant to Arrest His Son.
LATTER INDICTED FOR MURDER
Is Accused of Having Killed
Mat Mckinley.


Decatur. Ill.,, Feb. s. Sheriff Mansoy
has heen given warrant to arrest bis
Bon, Joa Mansey, for the murder OF Mat
Mckinley, for which crime EphrRim
Tanner is serving life sentence in the
penitentiary.
On July Sd, 1889. two women passed
down the street in this city, and when
near the courthouse, they called for
help. IA a man was supposed to be fol-
lowing them. Mat Mckinley, young
man of good character, who was pess-
ing on the opposite side OF the street,
went to their assistance, whom he was
ehoG aud died almost instantly. The
msn who shot him disappeared.
Enhraim Fanner was tried, and, on
the evidence given by woman who
said she saw him do the shooting, he
was convicted of murder aud sentenced
to the penitentiary for lifs. and he has
now served sight years in that Institu-
tion.
II was thought by many that Tanner
was not guilty, and rumurs charging
Joe Mansey with the crime were set
atloat. The stories were all indefinite
until the last few months, when several
arfidavits of persons who claim to have
facts in connection with the murder
were prepared, with an application for
the pardon OF Tanner, and placed be.
fore the Boaru OF Pardons. Accompany
ing the alidavits was petition signed
by about 100 persons of Decatur. stat
ing that they thought Tanner innocent.
Among them was letter from Or.
Robert Il. Walston, who said that
knowledge had come 20 him. in pro-
fessional way, that proved Fanper in
made public, the grand jury immsdi-
thorough investigation. brought in IN
indictment against Mansey.