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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

The following officers have been
elected BY Washington Lodge, X. of
7. g. q, Charles Il. White; v. g.
c., George Carter; Master Of Work,
Samuel F. Marshall; Mester-at- Arms,
Max Ephraim; Prelate, Francis s.
Bradley; X. OF r. and S., George W.
Moore: NJ. Of b., Fl. O.. Moore; NJ. of
H., Charles Lippincott; I. G., Jacob
Crarner; o. G., Samuel j. Allen; r.
to q. T., Clifford Perkins R. to r.
c., u. w. Smith; II. to X. of r. H..
CO.. Harry A. Fritz; trustee TO joint
board. Edward A. Parker
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

I, The Levy Court on Tuesday passed
warrants for magistrates and constables
fcr the followif & totals: Paul j. Began.
s136. So; Alfred s. Hurlock, SlSs. II
w. w. Pritchett, $3.50. so; j. r. Daley,
.S174. 60; Albert L. Williamson, 50. 60
William r. Windish, $500. 40; Emil
Walther, s5.65; Samuel w.. Gray,
81. 10; James F. Porter, S11.06; N. w.
Van Horn, S4S.64. ,.,is
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
ne~th Of w,Illam z. AIarlrn.

Camden, Dec. 2l.--William F.
Aldrjch, aged e6 years, who Was
postmaster az Wyoming during Prcsi-
dent Harrison's administration. died
there this morning. He was member
of the Masonic fraternity and also OF
The Independent Order OF Odd Follows
and the knights of tho .Goldsn Eagle.
His funeral will take place on Friday
the Od1 Fellows cemetery, Camden.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Dover, Dec, 20. Tho Capitol Hotel
was broken into early this morning,
and the cash register, containing si4,
was carried to the vicinity, Of the
stables on North street and rifled. The
Bayard House was also broken into,
and the contents OF the cash register,
amounting 10 Sl0,- and two gallons OF
whisky and some cigars were stolen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
DEATH Nv 4 HoRninLr .roRn.
Koderick Chisholm, an Electrician Roasted
by a Wire.

W a WIRE.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Chicago, H., Dec. 21.-Among
network of wires, 90 feet above the
ground, Roderick Chisholm, an cleo
trician, was burned to death, in sight
OF several hundred people, at the corner
OF Fifty fifth and State streets. For
nearly 10 minutes, the horror-stricken
crowd watched the workInen in their
frantic efforts to release their oomrado
from among the wires.
Chisholm was employed by the Com.
monwealth Electric Co., and, with
several men, was stringing electric wires
along State street. While at the top
Of one Of the poles, it is supposed,
he grasped live wire. He was seen
to fall back among the wires, APP
parently lifeless. Ladders were secured,
and, after considerable difficulty and
not a little danger to the rescuers,
Chisholm's body was brought to the
street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
sscSrrAnr OF rHn 1srsr.os.
e. A. nitcncouk Nominated Yesterday for
tho Poaitton.

fs' AZ hitcHconk SDnfnafed Yesterday for
tho Position.
Associated Prcss Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, Dec. 81. The Presi-
don't, today, nominated Ethan A.
Hitchcock Of Missouri 10 20 secretary
Of the Interior.
Mr. Hitchcock is Ambassador to
Russia. He was appointed minister
more than year ago, and recprointed
when the rank was raised.
MIR. Hitchcock is business man of
ST. Louis, and was for some time an
extensive plato glass manufacturer.
lilo is a great grandson OF ethan Allen
OF Revolutionary fame. His ancestors
were from Vermont. but his father
moved Snuth, and Mr.sHitchcocls was
born at Mobile, Ala. He IL q brother
Of Henry Hitchcock, a lawyer of note.
Senator Proctor, VINO was in st.
Petersburg last summer, SAYS Mr..
Hitchcock is very popular in the
diplomatic corps and among the
acquaintanccs he has mado abroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Registrars have been calling at the
Office Of the clerk OF the peace and
complaining TINT they have not yet
received their pay. The money will
come from the State treasury and the
clerk of the peace can do nothing for
the registrars but to complain. this
probably allows them to relieve their
wrought up feelings. Some havo re-
ceived their money.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Associated Press Dlspatch py Special Wires.
Washington. Dec. 81. Tho list of
official invalids has been increased by
Secretary Long, who is suffering from
cold contracted during his visit to
the South. He has been confined to
his apartments ever since his return,
and has attended to all his official
duties there. Secretary Hay is said to
be improving. Assistant Secretary Hill
is acting Secretary of State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Dover, Dec, q, Coroner Walls was
summoned to Wyoming today, to in
Avs ib Goiore %no Ws IT, aouaa to6 ased
church services last night, and seemed
to be in good health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
nEHonorH ASSOCIATIONS.
Meeting of the Commissioners Was Held
Here To-day.

Here To-day. tft
a meeting of the commissioners of
Rehoboth Association was held in the
Hotel Wilmington yesterday, Gov.
Ebe W. Tunnel presiding. Others
present We're DIR. John Best Robinson,
assistant secretary, and Elihu Morris
of Lewes William M. Drein of this
city; Commodore W. HI, Shock, James
d. Hooper and T. G. Ruddell of Balti-
more, and Ii. b. Mum of Washington.
Routine business was transacted by
the commissioners. Improvements will
be made in the early spring and sum
mer and q good campmeeting is ex-
pected. The commissioners dined at
the Hotel Wilmington and reconvened
yesterday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
A EoE DEMASDfSG RIs LIFE.
Five Hnndred Men Threatening to Lynch
All Simms.

All Stmms.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Decatur, Ala, Dec. 2LT-While at a
country dance on Monday night,
Robert Norton, prominent citizen OF
Town Creek, became involved in a
difficulty with ALI Sims, a discharged
soldier. Sims killed Norton in d fight.
Both men had been drinking. Sims
escaped, but was captured, and put in
Jail. .,-.sE.9. 3,
Last evening, Norton's brother, lead
ing 500 lnen, surrounded the Jail,
swearing to kill Sims. They were
armed with shotgups and Winchesters.
An attempt was made to bring Sims to
Decatur, but the mob closed in, pre-
venting his removal.
There is but u handful OF officers on
guard. Advices received at late hour
indicate that the mob is quiet, but
determined. I
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
cruiser slarIa rsresa un. BroKen In Two.

New York, Dec. 90. According to
mail adyices from Nassau, N. P., the
stranded cruiser Marin Teresa has
broken in two Just aft the funnel. The
forward part remains fast Oh the reef,
but the afterpsrt has slid into deep
water, whereit lies entirely submerged,
eyen at low water.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
euILrr or EMBEzzsrmEsr.
OF W. 5. Jewett, Formerly Bank
President.

Associated Press DIspatch by Special Wires.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 21.-The jury
in the cnse Of w. s. Jewett, formerly
president of the Lake National Bank
Of Wolfbpro, N H., charged with the
embezzlement Of $4,000, said to have
been committed while settling the
affairs of tho bank, brought in a
verdict Of guilty at the opening of the
Circuit Court today.
The jury came in last evening, and
reported d disagreement hut Judge
Brown sent it back to its room, after
ordering tito report at the opening of
court Today,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
Aanfes.

nj OTICE-'rHE ANNUAL MEETING
In of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance C,.
Of Mil Creek hundred will convene on MON
DAT, the Cd day of January, 1897, at O'clock, n
M, nt the hall in stanton.
..spRNGKk GHANDtBF, prsrIs.nt
" " D. BALDWIN sesrssasy ass1sMSi-os
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

A man was killed at Landlith station
by a southbound express yesterday.
The man was identified as Sebastian
Diverty Of No l012 West Fifth street,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Dover, Dec. 81. Burglars entered
the store Of W. D.. Benson, last night,
and stole shoes aud ruhhura.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22

Hannah NJ. weldin, aged 40 years,
died of consumption on Monday ct her
residence, No, 1lQ4 Pine street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-12-22
HANDWRITING MRS. RUTElN'S
Letters and Address on Box OF
Candy Written by Her.
AN EXPERTS STRONG TESTIMONY
Father OF Murdered Woman on
Witness Stand.

DnBping'N month shui~.kstus~a to ADsusr
Questions. ana SIN In cvntrn,pt- be-
4 crimes 10 Hryeal ~, sornsr Women AsIa.
eistos, ana Drdareh B.rk 10 jan,
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-04
TOO MUCH OF CORPORATIONS

Pierre, Sept. 2s.-Special: Hon.
John A. Holmes of this city is an hon
est and influential republican and an
able lawyer and has taken quite an i'm
portant part in republican politics in
this section. He received letter from
chairman Herried inviting him to
make some speeches during this cam
paign. Mr.. Holmes respectfully de-
clined and wrote Herried that he could
not support the Mitchell ticket for the
reason that 1t was dictated by railroad
corporations and bosses and not in the
interest Of good republicanism and
what work he did would be to defeat
that ticket.
Mr.. Holmes has lived In this state
and Hughes county since 1882, has vot-
ed the straight republican ticket for
thirty-ons years always advocating re-
publicans to vote the republican ticket
and only the republican ticket. He haa
many friends and Is quite influential
in this section of the state.
AN ANTI-MACHINE VIEW.
The following review of the politi-
cal situation in the central part Of the
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-04

20 pass upon, "who shall rune, the peo.
ple or the railroads? The resolutions
passed by the convention do not enter
into the question, as they were prepared
by a committee named by the railroad
crowd and were endorsed by the rail-
road majority in the convention, ana
can have no meaning as to the railroad
question. The people are called upon
to ratify the acts of the convention ana
the question for each voter to determine
Is, shall we do It?
Is it disloyalty to vote against our
own party when it forgets the welfare
of the people as whole? No.
When a party for years fails to listen
to the cry of the people, Dht hears the
faintest lisping Of corporate greed, It
becomes duty to vote against 1t. His
tory does not furnish an instance where
a party was ever reformed, except by
defeat; neither does 1t furnish an In.
stance where a party became powerful
that 1t did not forget the people; but II
a party Is founded upon true principles!
defeat is but the forerunner Of victory
and a blessing unsought. To be right
with the people and lose IL better than
to be wrong and win.
have been told that shall be ruled
out of the party II I oppose the state
ticket. You forget that am a fres
born American citizen and no man or
set of men can hinder me from sup
porting the party when It Is in the right
nor opposing it when it is wrong.
Some say. 'I am too good republi-
can not to vote the republican ever and
always" Do not confound republicans
ism with toolism. A tool never uses
ITSELF To be republican is to flll "ths
Office Of freeman" but to be tool, Is
to fill that of slave. This is an OF
year and the issues are purely local, but
of greater Importance at this time.
than national questions or the election
of United States senator; better get
right in 1898 than to be defeated In
1900.
Governor Lee and me railroad COM
missioners have been tried and have
stood the test; Judge Palmer, candidate
for attorney general, has advocated tho
rights of the people for years and is q
man Of honor, and the railroad fight az
to rates and fares is but half finished.
Abraham Lincoln wisely said, "do not
stop to swap horses in the middle Of q
river"
The question now is, what will the
voters do?
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-04
Republicans DenOunce the Methods
of the Corrupt Republic
can Machine.
Strong Letter From John Sutherland, of PIERRE on
the Duty of the People Toward the Ticket
Named at Mitchell.

machine forces Hughes this
offered to the Pierre
Jounal the refused
has mailed opening
which will be wage In this section OF the state against Mr. Kredgs Mil
waukee railroad ticket
your midst during this period and
only republican ticket
all times principles
surrounding
Whatever convictions led
g machine
mics people.
Many republicans this
the interests
pride and nerbborly frndshin tho IN tho interest tho v and
eferng pledged interests the
public has shown him the
machine
and neghbors should have opposed
At public meeting held in Pierre the
ton advertised nonpartn"
high dgnihed
that he spoke with orethought after mature It had been
partisan personal
allowed this meeting But in violation this Mr. Burke
of entirely personal As he unable
whether this his truth But
the numbers has he forgotten the petition containing hundred
caln for the Blunt protest against
his machine methodist Has that the opposition was
obliged special train" Blunt? he
gotten long which that day Blunt hanging out
front or and anon ns through the window country ONCE
which committees chairman
which
his special
his
Of DO these facts indicate the onnoson Of
ubm! and the public
ow
Mr. Burke perfectly ground
ify
Weekly prior
Editor NJ uks against Mr. Burke and the
chine by removing that editor therefor his en Charles
Anderson.
ing
political
true his party true his country and true to his Cod The speaker very
did opposition resting
he which called
forth the opposition We all agree with the eloquent judge that fahfune
virtue be political friends that
them with them and
action Whether there anything
will depend the kind political friends
al ' 30, w a,s. ~ ~ " n,; 1 n ] h,S tbt ~ because ~ 10 "t t his
in
% of the laws % his Creator but for all that the learned Judge cave US
key opposition
opposed him. that his chief dependence the
rotten republican machine party
him up typical
he that bad corrupt pol
believed
his political friends and untrue to the
THE REPUBLICAN MACHINE
because "he true to his political
friends first his political promises him
political friends In regard
enough that 1896 he candidate for the state leg
being Pcker county he obliged to
pie y the sa as n ass for u % hs
& % ] ho has PERSONAL H these facts
senatorial
Bukes friends Mr. Kit
the republican machine
Burke would be to Mr. Ktdge and his
such that we must accept
national committeeman
the leader Of the party he the sole dispenser Of the
for this the having
dictator the republican party At his back ne has
oporatons more power A.
concerned ne
a
we
ticket compna
Phillips Gam omes In ode 10 Keep
capital hold patronage as
of
machine other
Mitchell the DELEGATES ponsib Tor the OF
machine sate
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-04

was able to secure the first three names
ton" was made between Phillips, Gam
Bile and Burke. We at the capital
know that the state officers frequently
speak of the machine" that Mr.
Burke is distinctly a machine candi-
date" that at Mitchell the delegates
were known as machine" and anti
machine;" that the machine combined
With Messrs Gamble. Burke and Phil
lips, and that the machine won. 90 far
- the head of the ticket Is concerned.
yt &vas necessary for the continued ex-
lo1snca Of the machine that 1t secure
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-04

The following review of the politi-
cal situation in the central part Of the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-01

ASHLAND. VA. oct d.-Special-A
sad case OF dementla is reported from
Klby. about three miles south OF Ash-
land on the Richmond Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad. Mr Proctor. who
came there about two months ago from
Philadelphia where he had been en-
ployed as receiving clerk for Wanna
maker & Brown. has been acting Tor
some time in "a strange way bat not
until a day or two ago I'D &c dawn upon
his wife and neighbors that he was
mentally dethrOued While his its have
not been violent, he has greatly fright
cned his neighOors and others hy enter
ing their houses unbIddcn and going
through ar will.
4 halucination is the attempted dig
ging If "a huge bathing pond lu MS yard.
which be- proposes 10 I'LL with waier
from a pump.
Another project is 10 establish a stock
yard. and AN day Sunday be spent in
quest of cattle. When be was refused
the sale of cattle on Sunday he became
very much offended.
I'm Ashland he entered unannOuncod
the residence Of one of the most promi-
nent citizens. and seated himself as If
az home. Upon being elected he claimed
that he had been badly treated as he
said that his business there was 20 buy
cattle.
The unfortunate man Is vet az large.
but 10 IS probable that tomorrow he viii
be arrested and commission Of lunacy
held over him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-01
MAS0 ADDRESSES
CUBANDELEGATES
He Indicates the Wishes of Cubans as
to Relations With America.
TOC0-OPERATE WlTHAMeRICANS
They Agree To Obey AL orders as to
Establishing n Cuban Government
but the Time Has Come for Gu
bans To show Their Patriotism

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, oct. Sl-Senof
Bartolome Maso president Of the Cuban
provisional administration council. has IS
sued an address TO the delegates now In
attendance at the military assembly at
Santa cruz Del sur, in which he reviews
the considerations upon wnicn TIE tuoans
solicited the help OF the United States
and indicates their wishes as 10 the pol
icy.
The address is in part az follows:
THE ADDRESS
The Cuhans accepted the assistance or
America although not knowing exactly
what were the American aims, just AZ
they would have accepted help from any
country iH their fight against Spain. As
the contest progressed the Cuoans In the
field were gratihed 10 hear Of a solemn
declaration by the United States Congress
regarding the intentions of the American
government and the path II would io.!ow
in the Spanish American war. America
came to our help 10 compel Spain TO re-
linquish her sovereignty over Cuba tn or
der that the CuOans themselves might
be placed as promptly as possible In pos
session OF the island. might assume ths
administration OF its affairs and have
government OF their own.
W ILL 0O-Ol Ina 1 -
Therefore the Cub4ns agree 10 CO.
operate with the Americans. To obey the
orders issued by American generals and
20 help in all possible ways 20 establish
a Cuban government wherever tha
Americans took possession. Though
America did not recognize the govern
ment OF Cuba IN terms Il was well under
stood that the Cubans would not on thN
account abandon their organization. but
on the contrary. the time would come
when such recognition would be grant
ed. Indeed IL was asserted 10 our Gu.
ban representatives, by one OF the most
DISTINGUISHED members of the United
States government and also by members
Of the United States Senate that IN order
10 do away with any obstacle that might
hinder the United States IN going into
the fight FOR the cause Of Cuban indie
pendencc, recognition az n Cuban gov
eminent must come later
TIME FOR PATRIOTISM.
Nevertheless il has not been pos
sible ~ establish dirocf relations hofv-een
the Cuban and American governments
for the transaction OF pubic business al
though the general character of our rela-
tions throughout the war was friendly
But we have now reached a time. when
even more than in the days u lighting.
II is incumbent upon all Cubans 10 show
their patriotism and while making every
expression OF gratitude 10 America for
having given Cuba freedom and indepenf-
ence 10 make prompt arrangements for
paving or the Cubans now I'm arms and
for getting the country into working
order
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-01
DEATHS.

KERSE.-Died. at her residence. 200 Lou
islana street Mrs. MARGARET
kERSE. in the sixty-second year Of her
age. She leaves four children Mrs. G..
- ouacke"ros Ms. Iqrnes j. Tresnon,
Sergeant James II. kerse and II. l..
kerse.
Funeral notice later.
NELSON-Died. on October %, 1905. ri
No. 3 west Marshall street. MARK.
NELSON; aged siXty-nine years.
Funeral MONDAY at 10 A. NJ. from
his late residence.
MINNEGERODE.-Di Mrs. MARY
MINI EG ERODE. widow OF the late
Rev. Charles MinnegerOde, ID. d., for so
many years the beloved rector or 81.
Pauis +. r. church. at her home In
Alexandria, at 10 o'clock Sunday morn
ing after a brief Illness
The funeral services VIII be held In
that city. but the body viii be brought
here for burial. arriving at the Union
Depot at 2:l5 =. NJ. TO-DAY Tuesday.
The interment will be at Hollywood.
MINOR.-Dled, at Wexford Junction. II.
L.. October 18th. WASHINGTON MI
NOR. son OF -. b. and V. Q. Minor or
this city.
The funeral will take place from All
Saints Episcopal church THIS (Tuesday)
AFTERNOON at $3.50 O'Clock. Inter-
ment private.
washington, New York. St Louis and
Phtadsiphfa, papers please conv.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-01
JUSTICE JOHN.
lie Cut His Friend but Was Willing to
Nurse Him.


Henry Smith and Moses Page, both
colored. are two old cronies.
Henry got full and jabbed at Moses
with a knife.
81 never knowed nothin' erbout hit"
said Henry. 1--WE IS bosom companions
an ei l cut him 7 is ready to nurse i'm
twoll he gifts WE'LL
GIVE me So" said the Figure.
Make it sl120." said the Keeper Of the
Exchequer.
JEFF. Jones. colored. IS alleged to have
carried off q lot Of things belonging TO
Sarah Jackson. including some jeWelry
some furniture. and some clothing; but
Sarah failed to materialize when her
name was called, and the case went over
10 Wednesday,
Edmund Giles. colored. vowed he didn't
beat his wife, Lucy Ann.
"I-r amt hit Ter lick he said "She
was drunk. an layin' Ground, and gotter
hollerin'."
'Niisser Crushfeld." said Lucy Ann.
che gifts $50 er week an he doan 9Th
me none er hit, but he say he ewiner do
better. so | hopes yer won't do nothin
wild i'm dis we're time. l doan wan i'm
ter 90 ter jail. an I le'ye i'm fore l AK
yer ter hep me ergn."
GO on home and do better said the
Figure on the Pedestal.
Sue Dowdy went 10 Mr.. M0rgan's house
and got to playing seven-up.
The party rushed the GROWER a num-
her Of times and soon the whole outfit
IS alleged to have got gay
Then Mr. Morgan decided II were bet
ter for the party 10 have Sue vacate.
So he had her arrested for being drunk
and disorderly: but when she stated how
IL happened TO the Figure. he let her 20.
and suggested that she remain away
from Mr.. Morgans house.
Spencer Jones was ordered out 81 town
some time ago He went 20 Newport
News and secured employment. sun
day he ccme up on an excursion, and
Immediately got into trouble.
lie went to Molly Sees home and start
ed a row. and Molly had him arrested
Spencer was permitted TO go back 10
Newport News
Gertrude Fitzgerald. co'ored said Ralph
Williams hit her In the ear. Ralph said
nay: and when the court physician found
no indication of a blow on Gertrude's car
he let william go.
Burrcl Green. colored got drunk and
called upon Evalyn Smith. and he CON
Quoted himself In a manner unbccoming
gentleman Evalyn had him arrested ON
the charge Of choking her. ana Burrel
had 10 put up $50 and costs.
Alex. willis. Cornelius Robinson Mile
Ryan. were each fined $40 for being
drunk ON the street.
Robert White black. paid 40 for the
privilege Of being fun.
The ease against Charles winston col
orcd charged with heating Sarah HILL
will be heard on Wednesday.
Sarah Jones. alias Jessie Russell got
drunk and became disorderly on 'he
street. and in default Of $40 she fell
back.
robert Dooley and Thomas Payne
colored got drunk and disordcriy to the
extent OF $3.50 and costs each.
Frank Wood was shown 90 be Vag..
aud was assessed s.. with the alternative
of Joining Squire Jones Pets.