davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
THE NEWS Of NEW CASTLE

Municipal Election-Mayor Hoyi Reelected
and the Single Takers Overwhelmed.
Special Correspondence o. Gazette and Jou, M,
New Castle, April 49, The fact that
the Single Takers 10 this city have not
yet conquered the people la eoen in tho
result of the city election held yester-
day afternoon.
Tho polls opened between II and 10
O'Clock, with Charles Shearer as in
spector, W. Marvin Truss and Andrew
Dillon as judges, and William 4. Early
anu John Murphy as clerks.
The affair Was conducted with ali de-
cency and at no time was there any
Likelihood OF trouble Tho only time
that il looked as IL trouble would occur
was when leader OF the Single Tax
element challenged a vote and at the
same time became exGitsd and at
tonptsd to prevent the man from voting
by catching hold OF his hand ana talk
ing away the ticket which he had ready
to deposit in tho ballot box. The vots
was ueposlied and after some words the
mon laft the window.
Enrly in the election CharleH v. Vice
entered tho Office of Mayor Boyd, whore
the election was being held, for tho nur-
pose of representing the Single Tax
John Murphy. who in member of the
same faith, acted as clerk In behalf of
hiH party and rendered good service in
challenging voters.
Tax Collector White was at the poIls
and received tho foes for q number of
tax receipts.
The interest In tho affair did no.
como up to the expectations Of either
party, as it was cvntidently asserted that
the Single Takers had enisted the
Union Republicans in the cause, with
the understanding that the Single
Takers would. at the next election,
assist the Unions in their efforts 10
gain supremacy. II is thought that all
their efforts were futile, and that those
members Of the Uninn party who did
vote assisted in the election of Boyd
and the entire ticket, 10 an effort IN
down the ticket of tho Single Takers.
After tho result OF the election had
been made known, many Of the friends
of Mayor Boyd haatened to Ferris
drug store, whoro he had been on duty
during tho day, and at once congratu.
lated him on bis success in again being
elected to the office OF mayor The re-
suits show plainly the sentiment of the
people regarding a man who has been
the leader 10 the affairs of the city and
who has always heen ready to promote
tho intsreuts of the city and the tax.
payers.
The result OF thu election is shown
by tho following vote:
Mayor-Evan q. Boyd. Dem. 3O7
George W. Dickerson, s. T., 90; Royd's
majority. 2l5.
City Council William White, D.,
296; Orvid A. Porter, d.. 295; Denny
Smith. S. T., los; joseph Carlin, S.
T.. 81; average majority, 1e6.
Treasurer-william j. Ferris, uuop-
possd, 33S.
Assessor -Israel D. Riding, b., 2s3;
Hugh Duffy S. I, 10l; Riding's ma
iority, lS2.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
TO GO To .4JCRY.
Application to he Made For Trustee 10
George Loney.

Application to be Made For II Trustee for
GsnrEs Loney.
DR.. W. II. Hancker, superintendent
Of the Delaware State llosnital for the
Insane made his return Monday after
n0un to the writ Of habeas corpus re-
curing him to produce George Loney
before Judge Spruance. According to
the certificate Of Drs. j. Z. Pyle and
Swithin Chandler, Loney had "func-
tional dementia. Rahurt G. Harman,
representing Loney's friends, held that
that phrase was not in accordance with
the statute which uses the word Gin
Ranity." DIR. ]. j. Pyle stated that
insanity seemed too strong a word. but
that functional demontia'' described
Mr.. Loney's condition.
By agreement Of Mr.. IIarman with
Lilburne Chandler who represents the
daughters. the objection was waived,
and Mr.. Lonoy was remanded TO the
care of DR.. Hanrker with the under
standing that Mr.. Chandler will present
IN application to Chancellor Nichclsun
for the appointments of a trustee for.
Mr.. Loney. Then the Chancellor will
order Jury to be empanelled to decide
the question Of Mr.. Loney'a sanity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Professor Joseph French Johneon of
the University of Pennsylvanis, con
corning whom q member uf the Indian
apolis Monetary Commission recently
said that mis- replies to their interroga-
tories were the ableAt they received. las
published a very searching ald scien-
tific Analysis Of the plan finally adopted
by the commission. He condemns it
on the ground that it would not give
the country an elastic bank currency,
nor in any measure relieve the National
Treasury Of its present burden. Secre-
tary Gago's plan, which ho also aualyzes,
he holds to be safer and more practical.
While Professor Johnson's work, which
is entitled Proposed Reforms of the
Monetary System" is in the main criti
cal, it has permanent value because of
its clear statement of the fundamental
principles which must be observed in
any sound reconstruction OF our cur
rency. II is published by the Amsri
can Academy of Political and Social
Science, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Chestertnwn, Md, April i3.-Ihomas
Price, colored, aged 81 years, committed
suicide Sunday hy jumping from Gale Is
wharf into Wortun CresH. Kent county.
lie was seen to approach the wharf by
Lowin Hudson, ann in few minutes
was missed. and an Investigation dis
closed the fact that his hat was float
ing on the water near tho wharf, The
body was recovered lay means of a boRt
hook. Price was known 10 he a man
OF many wives, and the nnly assieuable
reason for his act is embarrassment 70.
sultinE from richness in wiyea
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia, consul
general OF the United States at havana,
was Enthusiastically greeted in Wash
ington, Tuesday, upon mis- return from
the Cuban capital. Thousands cheered
him from the railroad station to the
White House, anil at night gave him u
tremendous ovation at his hotsl.
Gen. Lee deserves every bit of this
extraordinary tribute. During his stay
at Havana, he was placed in an ex-
tremely delicate position, 10 which the
element OF danger was not lacking. AS
TO daring the danger, there is nothing
surprising, as no comes OF fighting
family ami has proved his courage in
the past on many fields Of battle But
it was in the performance OF his diplo,
matte dutios that his course was con-
EpIcous. A man less cool, determined
or level headed might have brought
about serious complications, but Gen
eral Lee throughout comported himself
with the dignity of a true American
gentleman. and displayed the shrewd
sagacity OF the natural diplomat. No
act of his during his stay at Havana
can be reverted to with discrsdit to
himself or humiliation to the United
States.
1t is therefore fitting that the people
of this country should honor Gen. Lee
upon bis return to their midst. It ia
altogether likely that he will prove an
important factor in subsequent events
arising from the Cuban situation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Word was received in this city on
Monday OF the death of Frank A.
Gardner. at San Antonio, Texas. Mr..
Gardner WAS in the restaurant business
with his father at Seventh and Shipley
streets for number of years and at the
death of his father took charge. The
deceased was a popular young man and
held in esteem by all who knew him,
His remains will be brought to this
city by William Gardner, who was with
him when he died.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
ANOTHER FATAL PRIZE FIGHT,

George Stout of Philadelphia Dies From n
Blow Delivered by Oscar Gardner, the
"omaha Kid,"a Columbus. OHIO.
Columbus. O., April s. George Stout
OF Philadelphia, who waa knocked out
by Oscar Gardner, the Omaha Kid, !"
in a hot tight last night, dintl from
the effects of the blow at the st.
Francis Hospital at s. 10 o'clock this
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Talbot county, Nd, in the opininn
OF the Baltimore Sun, is "peculiarly
attractive as place Of residence. The
soil is fertile, the forests imposing and
in summer the roads are good. In
addition to these advantages there is n
local society of refined and cultivated
people, among whom lie is very
pleasant. But the most remarkable
thing about Talbot lie that it is all on
the water Running through il in every
direction there are beautiful navigahle
rivers, such as the Miles, tho Tired
Avon, the Wye and many smaller ones
which are locally called creeks. The
Choptank River is on one side of the
county and the Chesapeake and Eastern
Bay on another. Az stranger travels
along the public roads he may sac at
almost any time the mast of a vessel
apparently IN tho midst OF field or ia
woods. A great majority of the farns
in the county touch unon tide water
and the location of many of the farm
houses on the river banks is most
attractive"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

The Delawarean makes tho cheering
announcement that its rather gloomy
article last week about the peach
crop does not seem to he sustained by
tho present condiEion Of tho buds. We
learn that large proportion. probably
moro than hall, of tho buds are still
alive and appear uninJured. So, va
will still hope that our farmers may DO
blessed with large crop and good
bricss."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Word was received on Tuesday by
Bishop Coleman of the confirmation Of
Dr. Charles W. Shields of Princeton
College. He was con tirmed by Bishop
Potter several weeks ago. bat this an.
nouncemept had not been made public,
DIR. Shields was me of the mos, emi.
nent theologiaus in the Presbyterian
Church. He Withdrew from that church
at the turmoil which was aroused he.
cause he signed an. application for a
liquor license for Princeton Inn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Pastors and congregations are "kick-
ing, " changes are being made. and the
presiding elder has rushed of to con
suit with the presiding bishop. Such
are the results of tho session of Will
mington Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church recently held at
Lewes. In fact, tho itinorscy is re-
'eiving hard knocks each year, and
'oser were bigger holes made in it
than by this Hassion of conference.
What with pastoral cails respected. and
pastoral assignments peieinptoriy re-
jected l'y congregations, there is little
now left of the itinnracy but tho name.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Coroner Wright says tho peach buis
on his firm, in Poncader hundred, are
all right.
George s. Mari. who had one of bis
eyes badly injured two weeks ago. has
recovered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Philip L, Garrett is candidate for
the Republican nomination for rppre
sentative from ill Creek hundron.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

George II. Moore, chief Judge OF the
Orphans Court of Caroline county,
died last Saturday.
Horace Brown, aged 81 years, who
claimed to be the grandson Of an Arr.
can king and the SOD of a prince, died
at Chestertown last Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
ROUTINE PROCEEDINGS.
senate.

Senate.
Dover. April 6-senate met at II a. IN.
Ihssed-sussrx County Levy Court bill.
Recess until Ii. N,
Senate renssrmbled Mt 3f5 .. m.
Passed senate bill providing for Jury commits
sinners.
Adjourned until II a. IN. tomorrow.
Dover, April T-Ths Senate met at Il n, NJ
Action deferred until next 1hurSday-
bill 10 amend the charter of the Junction s.
Breakwater railroad Co.
On motion OF Mr.. Pierce, the State House ro-
pair bill was ordered returned 70 tbs House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

The general tons of the press is rav.
orahle to the Presidents message. and
there is small doubs that it accurately
represents the best sentiment of the
country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

William L. CrosEan of No. 70s Market
street fell on tho first lnnding of the
stairway OF his home. Tuesday, and
broke his left collar hone. DIR. kittin-
ger dressed tho injury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14
REPLENlSHlNG
time is here for

housekeeping , IS, !. ,,sld Nc
Linens .l'ne Is mere e lot
keeping needs-especially is this
the season for new supplies OF
linens. So, rare good news for
housekeepers is this telling of un.
usual values in linens for all sorts
Of needs. This word of them
TABLE LINENS
AT 5sc A YARD-Eight hundred and sew.
enty-four yards Of fine partly-beached
German Damask; o. inches wide. Il
bleaehed it would equal many of the
dollar sorts
AT 75c A YARD = Extra heavy partly.
: bleaehed German Damask that scarce.
ly has an equal at dollar. 2 yards
wide Just eight hundred and thirty.
K one yards Of IT,
AT soc A YARD-Fine full-bIeached Irish
Damask, in range Of pretty patterns;
10 inches wide. Barely five hundred
yards in the lot.
NAPKINS
At SLIGO DOZEN Extra heavy Ger
man Napkins; grass. bleaehed, and with
long service in them. Dinner size. 2;
inches square. Just three thousand Of
them.
AT 81 4 DozEN--Fine handsome snow.
white Dinner Napkins OF Irish make;
~ inches square. Twenty-four hundred
of these.
NJ S5.50 DoZEN--Extra fine bleachcd
satin Damask Napkins, az Flemish
make and the patterns are gems OF
beauty; 20 inches square. six hundred
of these.
TOWELS
At l2l5e EAcH--Bleached double Huek
towels; ready hemmed and washed;
l7x35 inches Fifteen hundred OF them.
at lSa EAcH-Good large bieached Scotch
Huck Towels; ready hemmcd; 2ox3s in.
At 25e EACH--Very fine all-white iringcd
towels, with damask borders. Large
size. They would be fairly priced al
4oe. Just twelve hundred Of them.
AT 5oe-Handsome plain white Damask
towels, with two rows Of open.work
and hemstitahed ends; 22x5o inches.
y John Wanamaker.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

Gloves YEARS of careful
for Wop,e,, searching for and
~ testing of all best
gloves have sent us to Grenoble.
France, for gloves worthy of the
confidence of Philadelphia women
gloves that we guarantee abso-
lutely for their goodness-rheir
beauty of color, 1t and finish win
admiration quick as seen. At their
various prices, we know of no
equals. All of real k,dsk.a, Of
course. We hint of three.
The "DauphinA"-extra quality kid ana
suede gloves; embroidered; all co'ors,
black and white, Sl.75
The "Burmont,' kid, embroidered, all
colors, black and white, 81. SO.
Tbs Princess May, kid, embroidered, all
eolors black and white, 81.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

| Lillian The top-notch of grace
Corca+e full beauty of form is
moulded into the vari-
Gus LILLIAN" models. They are
made by the skilled hands of
Europe's best corset maker. Made
in models, to suit all figures; prices
range from 81 to $500. The two
most popular sorts arc hard 10 keep
in full supply. Plenty are here
now. This word Of them
At sl-.Lillian eorsets of light weight
eoutil, satcen strips, corded bust, lace
tinnmed; extra long waist
At Sl.25-Lillian corscts of coutil. me-
dium length; trimmed with lace and
ribbon
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-04-14

And Priestley Waterproof Serses
in navy blue; bright, crisp, long
fibre wool; finished with the Graz
venette process that makes them
waterproof for the April show.
crs, T5c, 81, SIPS, S1.5o and
S1.75 a yard.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-02

During this week we will place on
sale 100 dozen Ladies' Two-clasp Kid
Gloves, in the latest coIorings and
stitchings, every pair guaranteed;
usual price of this Glove, $3.50; Syndi-
cate price, per pair,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
MENINGITIS PREVALENT.
Ten Cases I'm and Near Smithfeld-
Proposed improvements.

SMITHFIELD, VA. February 19.-(Spe-
cial.)-That terrible disease, meningitis,
seems to have developed into almost a
plague in and near this town. About ten
cases of 1t have been reported but it can
be said to the credit of the doctors that
only two have proved fatal so far.
An entertainment was given at the
opera-house last night, under the manage
ment of Mrs. p. b. Chapman, for the BEN
eft OF the Methodist church. In spite
of the bad weather the audience was
good and the performance we'll executed,
An electrician line from Smithfield to
Portsmouth has been talked about for
some time. Indications are at present
that this long-wished for convenience
will be procured and that Smithfeld may
soon be approached by other ways than
water.
Another great improvement under way
is the water-works. Chapman's pond, a
few miles from town. has been bought by
a capitalist, with the intention of supply
ing the town with water The pond is
we'll situated, and the water excellent.
On account of the sickness of the teach
ers-Mrs. Archer Bergen and Miss Aida
Wilson-the two lower classes at the pub
lie school have been taught by substi-
tutes during the past week.
Miss Sally Todd, Of Battery Park, Is
visiting the Misses Todd, on Main street.
Mrs. John d. Chalmers is visiting
friends In Norfolk.
A large number of travelling-men are
in town, taking spring orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
FEBRUARY 20, 1898.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

The Roanoke Evening World thinks
that the message of Governor Tyler adj
vising the Legislature to appoint a COM
mittee ad interim or commission to take
into consideration the whole question of
constitutional reform and report to the
next session of the Legislature, or to a
special session, as may be deemed desira-
bic, takes the right view of the situation
and. unless a constitutional conven-
tion is called, presents the only solution
Of the problems of reform which now con-
front the people of this State.
Governor Tyler's argument against call
Ing a constitutional convention is as
strong as his argument in favor of ap-
pointing a commission or a committee to
recommend constitutional reforms.
The people but few months ago de-
clared most emphatically at the polls
that they did not want a constitutional
convention. If the Legislature fails to
make such advisable retrenchment as it
Is in its power to make by enact
ment. and fails to provide for further re-
trenchment by drafting the necessary
authorizing a commission so to do, thus
forcing the people to reverse their anti
convention declaration, the chances are
that we shall have a convention that will
go TO extremes.
Not the most conservative retrenchers,
but the most radical, will probably come
TO the front. And there will be more
necessity for radical Tetrenchment than
now exists. The convention, in addition
- making provision for reducing ex-
penses so as to secure absolutely the pay
ment of the interest on the debt when we
shall have entered the per cent period,
would have TO take thought of its own
cost. That this would be a big item
IS hardly to be questioned.
We do not see how it is possible for the
General Assembly TO meet between now
and the close Of the session the consti-
tutional amendment issue. We use the
word issue advisedly, for the people de-
mand that as far as possible, retrench-
ment by legislative enactment shall be
supplemented by amendments to the or
ganic law. We, therefore, repeat that
the Governors commission suggestion
seems TO indicate the wisest, the safest,
the most practical, and the most econo-
mical way Of solving the problem that
VIII confront us after the Legislature has
cut as deep as it is in its power TO cut,
and as 1t would be consistent with the
best interests of the Commonwealth to
cut
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
A FnRI0RN HOPE.

There is in the country an organiza-
tion of ex-Federal soldiers known as the
Union Veteran Legion. The conditions of
membership in this body are that man
must have volunteered for three years
prior 10 July /. 1853. or have volunteered
prior 70 July /, 1861, and have served a
fun term OF enlistment. unless discharged
for wounds received in the line of duty.
No one who was drafted or was a sub
stitute can join the order.
Recently the legion held its annual en-
campment at Pittsburg. and passed reso-
buttons roundly denouncing the abuses OF
the pension system, and declaring for a
publication of the lists.
No one begrudges any member OF the
fegion a pension, and its crusade is de-
serving OF the warmest commentator.
But the organization numbers only 10000
members, and 1t Is 10 be feared that 1t is
leading a forlorn hope. Assuming that all
che members receive pensions. opposed
20 them are 95S0il other pensioners-a
large majority Of whom high authority
has denounced as frauds--an army OF
pension sharks In the persons Of attor-
neys. and the unprincipied politicians,
who persIstently cater to the Soldier
vote" and work the pension inigulty for
al II Is worth as q political fence builder
Not only may most Of these be counted
upon to fight reduction Of the present
pension appropriation Of something Ike
n5o0Q9.ooo annually but we should not be
surprised 10 see them stand in with
Stiiiwell Post q. A. r.. of coifax.
Ind In the latter's movement 10
require candidates for Congress to pledge
themselves TO vote for bill granting
every Union veteran 81 per day The pas
sage OF such bin would carry The annual
appropriation for pensions up to $685.
0o0.000
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
Not n Lawyer.
cleveland Leader.l

Now" said the lawyer who was con.
Quoting the cross-examination, twill YOU
please tell how and where you first met
this MANI"
81 think" said the woman with the
sharp nose, that it was
Never mind what you think" inter-
rupted the lawyer. 1--WE want facts here
We don't care what you think, and we
haven't any time to waste in listening
to what you think. Now, please tell us
where and when 1t was that you first met
this man."
The witness made no reply.
Come. come" urged the lawyer, 81
demand answer to my question:
Still no response from the witness.
'Your Honor" said the lawyer, turn
ing to the Court, II think l am entitled
to an answer TO the question 1 have put .
"The witness will please answer the
question:" said the Court, in impressive
tones.
Cant" said the woman.
"Why not?"
"The Court doesn't care to hear what ]
think. does it?"
mo"
Then, there's no use questioning me
any further. / am not lawyer. / CAM
talk without thinking"
So they called the next witness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20

"tyn Hiver Msjorquc," was recently
offered for sale In Paris II IL suppoSeu
20 have bean made In 145e. and TO nave
once belonged to Americas Vespuo'u'' =
one Is 10 believe four lines WRITTEN v"
the back CT It. The present posseSso'
having been separated from his rich wi'e'
and being in need Of funds. sent 'nis
precious document TO the French me'ropo-
lis. But the sale fell through on account
OF the extraordinary price asked-SOO'co
francs-and It was taken back home. as
not more than one or two thousand dol
lars could be obtained, ana that oner
came from tie American market. MT
Henry HarrIsse declares that It Ii not
worth as many farthingsl The attention
OF our State Department was called to 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20

The Ertogrul with over 800 lost; the
Lady Nugent, with 400; the Reina Re-
genta. with 400; the Victoria, with $50;
the Serpent, with nearly 200; the Atalanta.
with $50; the Eurydice, with 200; the Cap
tain. with Az; the Birkenhead, with 454;
the cazador, with S1l, and the Huron,
with 100, are recalled as only a few of
the wrecked warships that are remem-
bered by men now living. Such records
in half century, says he New York
Tribune, rival the death-rolls of a score
of Trafalgars.