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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A Brakeman Knocked From HIS Train OF
the P., W. a II. Ratiroad.

A Brakeman Knocked From HIS Train on
the P., W. a H. Railroad
About clock Thursday morning lie
Roy L. German, brakeman on a
through freight train on the p, W. IS
b. railroad, was found lying along
the tracks near the works Of tlis Pull
man Place Car Co., ny wstchman at
tue works. The yardmaster at Third
street was notified and he was placed
on shifting engine and taken to the
hospital room at French street station,
whefe he was attended by DR.. Ogle and
afterwards sent to the Delaware Hos
pital.
German was until a few months ago
employed in the yards of tue company
in this city. lie was afterward trans
ferred to the through freight service
running out of Philadelphia. He re,
sided at No. 1908 Elder strest, Phila-
delphia, and bis wife 10 staying with
relatives in Delmar.
His injuries consisted of broken arm,
a cash in the head and internal bruises
and are supposed to have been caused
by being struck by SONS cars on the
side track while he was looking out al
the side Of his train.
DIED IN THE AFTERNOON. ~
German died at the Delaware Hospi.
tai shortly after noon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
RELICS FRom ounA

l. A. Bertoictte Receives an Interesting
Collection From His Sou, Lieutenant
Bsrtolntts.
Levi A. Bertolette. a member Of the
firm Of Robelen & Co., has received
from bis son, L. Calvin Bertolette, who
ia lieutenant on the gunboat Will.
mingtou. a number OF articles OF inter
est obtained about Cuba, which have
been placed on exhibition in the win
dow at Robelen Il Co. 3 store, No. ITO
Market street. The package contain
ing the articles came yesterday by ex-
press from Key West, Fla.
The collection, which is decidedly
interesting, on account OF the connec-
tion of the various places with the
recent naval engagements, includes two
pieces Of the Havana, Cienfuegos and
Santiago cable,S which was out by
Lieut.. Bertolette. acting under orders
from Capt. Todd, in two places, al
Santa Cruz and Tanas. At one OF the
places the Lieutenant was sent ont with
a detachment from the ship, with in
structions to grapple for the cable and
cut it. A launch had been provided
for the detail and 10 less than two
hours they had found the cable and il
had been severed by Lieut.. Bertolette.
The package received by Mr.. Bsrto.
lette ulsu contained the pennant of the
Wilmington at Manzanilla, which was
flown at the masthead during the en-.
gagemeut on July 18th; brass orna.
ments, u screw driver and some keys
from the Spanish cruiser vizcaya. and
shell Of cartridge which had been
shot in one Of the wilmington's rapid.
fire guns. These cartridges havs proved
exceedingly effective in engagement.
with other ships. in view OF the fact
that il ia with them that the opposing
gunners are best driven from theil
guns. The she'll sent to Mr.. Bertoletts
nus been labeled "'Phe Hero of Littl,
Manila ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
THE FOOD PROPERTY.
Former Owner Accepts Part of the Avn
ana Proposes to Sue for the Rest.

Former Owner Accepts Part of the Award
ana Proposes to Sue for the Rest.
The arbitrators who passed upon the
vniuution Of the property Of Jeremiah
r. Wood in Brandywine hundred ad-
joining the quarry of Hughes Bros. &
Bangs, assessed it at s., 0G0. Under an
agreement between Mr.. Wood and tnat
firm. the award was to be accented ly
both parties and bond Of So, $40 had
been taken out by them as security.
The award was not altogether satisfac-
tory to Mr.. Wood. who conducted u
hutchering establishment on the prop-
erty and found it inconvenient to move,
but under the adrice OF his attorney.
John Biggs, he decided to accent the
award. lie said today that n memher
of the firm said it would not take the
property except for $500 less than tho
award. lie held this to bs in violation
of the agreement, but has accepted
81, 800 under protest and PROPOSES to
enter suit on the bond for tho other
$500 The firm is represented by Harry
Emmons. Mr.. Wood has vacated the
place and now lives at Hollyoak.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
A BOY DROWNED.
Sad Result OF a Fishing Trip TO Brandy
wine Park.

Sad Result OF a Fishing Trip to Brandy
wine Park.
Charles Kendall, also known as
Charles Fisher. aged about 8 years,
who lived With his aunt. Mrs. Mary
Fisher. at No. S43 Tatnall street, was
drowned on Thursday in the Brandy
wine at the wire bridgs, near Augus.
tine Mills.
He and two sons of Mrs. Margaret
Harkius Of No. s37 Tatnall street, went
out to Brandy wine Park to fish and
Kendall sither fell in or was bathing
when he got iieyoEd his depth. The
liarkins boys made an effort to save
their companion, hut they were un'
suocsssful. The body was taken in
charge by Deputy Coroner Chandler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Milford. Aug. II. This lnreest vessol
ever built south of Wilmington was
launched hero yesterday afternoon al
the yards of W. g. Abbott. She il
owned by John b. Darman and was
christenoi by Miss Jennie Tom linHon
as the Diamond Slate Her dimensions
are lG3 feet keel. ;,2 feet beam and IA
feet depth of hold. Shs will be coin.
mnndeu by Cant. John Tomlinson and
will be- used for the lumber trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
QUE MANUFACTURING IND osrni rs.
Tho Imports and Exports Of Manufactures
of Irun and steel.

of iron and steel.
Washington, Aug. Il. The phe-.
nomenal growth OF our manufacturing
Industries, both 10 supplying our own
markets and those OF other parts of the
world. 10 illustrated ny some figures,
just compiled by the Treasury Bureau
OF Statistics, regarding the imports
and exports of manufactures OF iron
and steel.
These tables show that the exports of
manufactures Of iron and steel in the
fiscal year 1898 are five times as great
as in 1880, more than double those in
any Wear prior to 1896 and 90 per cent
greatsr than In 1887. On the other
hand, the imports Of the manufactured
iron ADD steel in 1898 nre in value but
one-siStb of those of 1880, one fourth
OIL tntse OF 1888 and one half OF those
OF ios5. The exports from the United
states OF all articles classified as
manufactures OF iron and steel"
amounted in 1880 to SD, TIC, 52i, and
10 1898 they amounted TO $40, 367, OPT.
fhe Imports Of manufactures of iron
anu steel. which in 1880 we're ST.. 26G, :
6y9, have fallen in 1898 to $40, GIG, 9l3.
ihus, while the exports Of manu-
factures OF iron and steel are in 1893
nve times those Of 1880, the imports Of
sne same class Of articles are In 1893
1855 thHn one fifth Of those Of 1880.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Newark, Aug. 12.-S. L. Richards and
Mrs. NJ. L. Lowber, both of Kent county,
were married at the residence of the
brides son, q. E. IIowbcr, on Wednes.
day afternoon, the Rev. F. G. MacSorley
officiating. Only the immediate relatives
We're present
Frank Springer and Miss Katherine
Gracey were married at St. Johns paro-
chial residence, on Tuesday evening, by
the Rev. George L. OFT.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
FOR CONTENTION DEL EG A7Es.



The names of the following city
Democrats have been sent to the
Democratic County Executive Com.
mittee as delegates TO tina coming
county convention.
First Representative District Magia
trate j.. A. Kelley. NJ. II. Cannon and
Edward !. Holland.
Second-John Fahey, James Carey,
James Thompson. and Prince Mouslsy.
Third-police Commissioner John W.
Lawson, Michael Donahoe, DR.. Howard
Ogle and Peter l.. Conpsr, Jr.
Fourth Matthew d. Murphey, Daniel
McCormick, John McKelvey and An
drew Travis.
Fifth-Francis j. McNulty. Patriul,
Fahey., Councilman John L. iiealey
ami John J. Ryan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Dover, Aug. IL. Mrs. Maria Tntum
Burton, widow of David F. Burton, a
prominent druggist Of this town for
many years. disd this morning. She
was G2 years old. flor death resultei
from cancernus trouble, with which she
had been afflicted for some time. She
leaves one daughter, Mrs. Clarence ID.
Sypherd. MIR. Sypherd was 10 partner
ship with MIR. burton for many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Elijah I. Horton, aged about 60
years. while attempting to board a
street car at Fifth and Market streets
on Friday. fell, dislocatiug his hip.
lie was cared for by Detective Mcvsy,
who had him taken in the patrol wagon
to his residence. No. 707 Scott street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

LONDON, EGG, Aug. ll.-An inquest
was ~ held this morning into the death
ot W. Z blanchard, a travelling sales
man Tor tue firm of Clarkson s. Ford,
OIL dshlers, of No. 224 Front street,
New York. who was found dead in bed
10 10 hotel in thia city on Tuesday last.
Ine verdict wac that death was due to
syhoope.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
Death of DR.. Mitcholrs widow.

Milford, Aug. l2.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Wallace Mitchell, widow Of DR.. James
r., Mitchell, Milford's oldest citizen.
died Wednesday afternoon, aged 90
years. Mrs. Mitchell was sister OF
Delaware's famous poet, the Milford
bard, af t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

announcement ia made of thu en-
gngement of Miss Florence Bayard,
daughter OF Hon. Thomas Il. Bsyard,
to William S. Billes of this city, a
well known member Of the New Custis
county bar,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

The Schuylkill Bridge Co. OF phnl
nixville, Pa. has received the CONTRACT
to erect an iron bridge over White CIuE
Creek In the village of Landenberc, RI
81. 7s5. The bridgs will have 76-foot
gpau.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
WILLIAM FIDa Err DFoWNED.
Body Found Floating IN tho CHRISTMAS


The body of William Fidget. colored,
aged SO years. employed by the Charles
Warner Co., whUse home was at No. 7
Guthrie's Row. over Market street
bridge, WIS found shortly after il
O'Clock on Thursday by Bridgetendsr
George y. Swami floatin In the
Christina River near the whnrveH OF
the Charles Warner Co.
Tbs body was fastened to the wharf
and Deputy Coroner Chandler notified
aud the latter took charge Of it. The
last that wHs seen OF Fidget was on
Tuesday evening, when he was paid of
by the firm for which he had worked.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Sheriff Finn Thursday afternoon
sold the pr operty of Jahez Banks con-
sisting of house anu lot, stable and
slaughterhouse near stanton, to Kinsoy
Chambers for $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
GIRLS BRUTALLY ASSAULTED
lnoffensiveM usiciansA Attacked
by Ruffians.
THREE MEN QUICKLY ARRESTED
Two Soldiers and a Civilian Inn
plicated.

Inhuman Treatment Of an Italian and His
Two Comeiy Daughters Near Townccnd
Three suspects Given Preliminary
Bearins and Held in $500 BAN Each to
Await the Action OF the Grand Jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

London, Eng, Aug. l2.--Mrs. Tar.
riss, widow OF William Terriss, tho
actor who was stabbed and killed ly n
man named Prince. on December lIgtb
last, died today OF cancer, ~"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Bridgeville, Aug 1s.-K. NJ. Wiley
has been elected principal of the public
school. and Mrs. II. w. Brentwood and
Mrs. K. NJ. Wiley have been elected
] assistants,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18
FINANCIAL MATTERS OF CITl
Received theAttentlon of Coun-
Gil Thursday Night.
REPORTS OF VARIOUS OFFICERS
Large Sum to Credit of Current
Expenses.

Appropriations Made AZ Follows; Directors
Of street and Sewer Depnrfsnent, 81 00.0 900,
Park Commissioners, S15.O0o; Board OF
Education, $50, 3Od.77.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-08-18

Warrants were sworn out by Mr..
Smokey for the arrest of the parties
suspected, and Constable Hushebeck
was detailed on the Gaze. Late in the
afternoon the constable arrested Private
Welsh, who appeared to be on his way
ba-k to Camp Tunnel. Tho officer
The herald., 1898-08-22

Seventh-Mining rights Of the
citizens or subjects of each country
within the territory of the other.
Eighth-Such readjustment and
concessions as may be deemed mu-
tually advantageous of customs du-
ties applicable in each country to the
products of the soil or industry Of the
other upon the basis of reciprocal
equivalents.
Ninth-a revision of the agree
ment Of 1917 respecting naval vessels
on the lakes.
Tenth = Arrangements for the
more complete definition and mark.
ing Of any part Of the frontier line
over water where the same is now
insuAiciently defined or marked as
to be liable to dispute.
Eleventh-Provisions for the con.
veyance for trial or punishment Of
persons in the lawful custody Of the
officers of one country through the
territory Of the other.
Twelfth-Reciprocity in wreck
ing and salvage rights.
Other questions concerning the
United States and Canada may be
brought before the commission as the
work goes forward.
That the work is to be very i'm
po<tant and very difficult, is indi-
Gated in the fact that the commission
is to take up the very questions
which the United States and Can
ada have not been able to settle in the
past decade. But now, in the opin-
ion Of Senator Fairbanks, on the
part Of England and Canada there
seems to be disposition to have all
these questions satisfactorily ad-
justed.
The herald., 1898-08-22

declined to preside over the evacu.
alton Of Cuba. The captain general
of the Canary islands was removed
owing to his failing to agree with
the war minister's arrangements 70.
garding the disposition of troops.
The Catalan party in Barcelona ID
agitating for the creation Of an adj
ministrative provincial council, Of.
fering to pay the state 20, 1000, 900
pesetas annually for the privilege Of
autonomy.
Owing to the censorship there arc
conflicting reports regarding the at-
titude of the Carlists. It is UNDER
stood Spain has afforded England
satisfactory explanation regarding
the Notifications being erected near
Gibraltar, asserting that they were
only being constructed in view Of the
expected American aggressions. Tho
good relations Of the two govern
ments, it is declared, have not been
disturbed.
COMMISSIONERS INSTRUCTIONS
LONDON, August 21.-The Times
correspondent in Madrid says:
A committee consisting Of Duke
Almodovar de Rio, the foreign min
lister, Senor Romero Giron, minister
Of the colonies, Lieutenant General
Correa, minister Of war, and Captain
Aunon, minister of marine, is pre-
pairing instructions for the Cuban
and Porto Rico commissioners which
will be dispatched on August 81, 30
as to arrive within the time fixed by
the protocol.
The minister still declares that
Official dispatches respecting the
capitulation of Manila have mot been
received, therefore the Augusti inoi-
dent is unexplained.
Nail advices confirm the tfansfer
Of administrative authority. fPdm
General August "a fho noNi 1n11I51 \
The herald., 1898-08-22
I'm the City Where the Republican
Candidates Gather
If Gage is Nominated for Governor, Other Southern
AspirantS for Office May as We'll
Retire Forthwith
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD,

SACRAMENTO August 2-The Good Book the Creator tenn
the wind to the shon lamb nd certainly the last
week. for Harvey his railroad delegates defeated the coolest
weather known Sacramento But Omnipotence
seems have overlooked Henry Gage and sheep The
already bubbing anticipation of the be held this week
It has jumped up degrees
Gage the ground guard
Burns Guy Barham Williams the redoubtabe Major No
Dan and Major Mac told had candidate for but
for the who would harmony Republican
ranks.
Gage sad when later my fight excellent
shape have every hope Of Winning the nomination And he spoke
with reason.
Alameda naturally first time Jim
Rea OF Santa Clara also said
and has irons in the fire. The delegation beyond
question all split On the first ballot they
tomorrow the delegation will Pardee and Brown
erno, with Gage third in the
SOUTHERN SUPPLY OF PIE.
Should Gage the governor
dates from south Of Tehachap well retire. thedeega
the north that Los Angeles the governor will
received enough the political pie This the friends
Ventura and Jackson and W
generalship at swords points -
TOO EARLY FOR GUESSING. ~
really early guessing hours
like nothing SOUTH but the small fry who cee
tainly realize the situation change things Coburn
counted Gage denies that he tied any
for the Strongest whoever be and wherever
is what the boss Of the Republicans says
Irving Scotts being more often than tho
Gage like connection with
All await with mpaence the arrival dele
CATION Those opposed Gage circulating story eeea-
ton split in its choice but confident they will be with
him. first last and all the time That have say in the
away from expression Of opinion The pull and
then we will see what we will see.
The herald., 1898-08-22
Spain Moves Very Slowly

MADRID August 21-10 m-(By Associated Press)-It
stated that the cabinet decided the WASH
ngon regarding the insurgents counu
ing to attack Spanish detachment
is also agreed the patrated arrears Of
salary when they land Spain purchase os
of silver coinage.
The question the personnel the peace yet
been definitely decided The dased attitudes
Captain Generals Macas Banco The latter
The herald., 1898-08-22
Certainly TO Honolulu, Perhaps to
the Philippines
ALI of the Troops at Sam Francisco will BE SENT to
Hawaii, to BE Held There Subject to
General Merriam'S Orders
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.

SPECIAL HERALD
SAN FRANCISCO August o. The Seventh is really going
gong somewhere That the the camp
last night didn't make the excitement would have made
ao not the same circulated during three
months OF weary waiting But today positive given by
Sgadler General Miller that the Southern California regiment would
Oe tne next soldiers sail after the departure the Scandal during
tne present week There thought among
pointed men in that there joke being
"next" to SAIL
suppose there shouldn't any eager Riverside
warrior.
But though actual orders have been issued and things don't
happen in matters military without ORDERS Colonel Berry and Eeuen
ant Colonel Scheber said they knew thing and transpd
today that this idle
the sending Of troops but Major General Merriam before sailing
on the Arizona today that he intended send troops Homo
lulu to replace the New Yorkers.
AS Hawaii the military department under General
Merrlam command he make what disposition
MS assigned troops As shortly at his sailing Bgadier General
Miller next in command said the Seventh will be co.
regarded that the South afoans will within
week so be sent the islands Whether they will Man
depends General Merritts demands.
Two available steamers carry them
raa and Sydney and the Pekg due The rumo
frmed is that all troops here will Honolulu
weeks making Of the islands halfway Manila
The herald., 1898-08-22
CANADIAN QUESTIONS
To Be Submitted to Joint Commission for Pea
able Settlement

QUEBEC August The first the United State. and
Great Britain joint commission will in this v Tuesday after
The principal questions submitted consideration of the
mission
Fs-The questions in further Behrine sea
the waters of the north Pacific
SecndProvons in respect to fisheries off the Atlantic
cifc coasts and in the waters of British frontiers
Third-Provion establishment of the
AaskaCanadan boundary by legal and experts the
mission shall decide, otherwise
transit merchandise
country intermediate other
whether by including waterways
and intermediate transit by
relating transit of merchandise
country to points in the beyond the frontier
SixthThe question the aien labor laws applicable
;ects of citizens of The and Of Canada
The herald., 1898-08-22
SEVENTH TO SAIL

UAWLE NlEl MlUMlElU
Giving Direct Communication with the
;, philippine islands
GENERAL III. G. OTIS ARRIVES i'm SAFETY
n, Men ON Transports Peru and Pucbla Escape Serious
ass as: ILLNESS insurgents Threaten Trouble for
as the United States Authorities
~ EDpRnssrr
ling HoNGKoNe operated
I'D. THE FIRST
~ n % on % sed either @ % the
ten.
ling sd @ @ s n n when Manila % was attacked by Americans
an wnudasho
% s Spanish % % @ s as zoo caas ass
saaa % % Tbe An @ % had naamsS ne % y sar s the % towns % the
thsewh itoutw twelons
- INSURGENTS SHOT
@ %. Five insurgents
f" ie % ss % 7s 1% ass % s"s % % an. snssa % s ~
thai @ % % for nysoy % % ~
General Merritt has issue" dsssn and the local
s' W
p General ] Jans the course s an nssT % % had had with @ him represent the Associated
n0nr ou ~. enaadu a sn @he inc noma"n"%
ana The last
ss % but wa" utterly ts" with government and nation which @ and the Amer"
0m' IN
% Associated % % minister d % England % ssd % PRESENTED @ sps .ns @
declares pn.h s " % oa p ca gnng % m rG r countries ~
uNeced Barcelona
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1898-04-14

Several important changes will be
made in the Traffic Department OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
on March LIST.
]. A. Murray, the present Coal and
Coke Agent, will be given the title OF
General Coal and Coke Agent OF the
entire system, with headquarters at
Baltimore.
William L. Andrews will be Assist
ant Coal and Coke Agent for the Pitts
burg District, with headquarters at
Pittsburg.
e. T. Affleck, now Coal and Coke
Agent for the lines west Of the Ohio
River, with headquarters at Columbus,
will become Assistant Coal and Coke
Agent for that territory.
Mr.. Andrews is we'll known as Prl-
vate Secretary of Receiver Oscar G.
Murray and came to the B. and o.
When Mr.. Murray was appointed Re-
ceiver Mr.. Affleck has held his pres
ent position for number Of years and
Mr.. ]. A. Murray was formerly private
secretary to ex-Traffic Manager Frank
Harriott.
These appointments are in the ma
ture Of promotions and 1t is believed
will very materially strengthen that
branch Of the B. and o. traffic depart
ment.