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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12

The Ructions which irtcmus Raised
While lie Was n Reporter.

'Taking of hrtcmus Ward" said
George lioyt recently, reminds me of
several Ward anecdotes. Wards news
paper lie was one of laughhblc ndycn
turc. lie injected his spirit OF humor
into almost everything he did
wards first remarkable break oc
CURED soon after he started to work in
Cleveland in 1897. J. W. Gray. city ed
itor of the paper with which he was
connected, gave Aytemus an assignment
on what promised to be the leading So
cial' event of the season. The elite socie
ty Of the city was to give Il concert for
the benefit of some charitable event at
Neil hall, Academy of Music.
wards copy went in without being
passed on. and when the paper appeared
Cleveland's -Four Hundred We're thrown
into spasm. Artcmus had given faith
full picture of the event, down to the de-
scription of Tie basso, one of Cleveland's
society young men at the time. He
treated this character as follows:
He has n voice Of peculiar evenncss
and symmetry. Unfortunately | cannot
say much of its musical quality. 1t is
a voice which forcibly recalls the rum
bling in the bowels of an elephant
In writing Of the violence of storm
which swept over the lake Ward said:
Captain ]. arrived yesterday and said
that his deck had been swept clean of
everything by the sea. It's mighty
good thing for some people that the sea
can rise up now and then for sweeping
purposes. 1t is to be hoped that Captain
]. will not neglect his decks in the fu
turp'
"Whcn the captain saw the item, he
became wrathy and at once sought ont
the pcrpctrator. The first person he met
on entering the editorial sonctum was
ArtemGs, to whom he related his trou-
blcs and asked him if he could tell who
the author was. Without hesitation
Ward pointed out young actor, who
claimed to have been misrepreseutcd and
who had an errund similar to the cap
tain.
"Thc sailor at once made for the Thcs-
plan and asked him if he wrote The story.
The actor promptly denied it. whereupon
the captain hit him on the check, pausing
only long enough to call him liar. In
stead Of turning the other cheek the
actor swat the sailor in return.
'Ward, in describing freight train
wreck, remarked that only the engineer
fireman and conductor escaped. The list
of the dead had not yet been received
He failed to state that the three persons
named We're the only ones known to be
aboard. "--Baltimurc News.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
Delaw are Man I.ooses His Life.

Thomas Reynolds met his death under
percu!iar circumstances yesterday. Ho
WI fireman of the tug boat Lizzlo Crnw.
ford, which started from Philadelphia on
business trip down the river. When the
boat neared League Island Reynolds was
sitting on the rail in conversation with
Benjamin Donovan, the engineer.
He was 10 extraordinarily good spirits
and as the trim little craft ploughed her
way through the water he sat and jested
with Donovan. Frequently on che run
downthe river he srat overheard and W hen
League Island was reached he turned
and leaned over the side Of tho boat to a.
gain expectorate.
PIN doing SO he lost his balance and pitch
cd headlong into the river. The tug was
stopped us s0on US possible and started
back to the place where Reynolds had dis
appeared There wero no signs OF the man
however, and after a fruite,s search the
Delaware harbor police wero notified.
They Immediately began graphing for
the body, but up to an early hour this
morning it had not been recovered.
Reynolds was about thlTty-tlye years
old, and belonged in Milsburg, Dol
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
TROPHIES
OF VICTORY.
Those Possessed by
Stephen Ryan Are In
teresting His
Friends.

Several shells, scabbards and many
trinkets from the shattered ships of Ad-
miral Montijo's fleet are the trophies of
victory which have arrived In Wilmington.
They are In the possession Of Stephen Ry-
an who Is chief electrician on tho United
States Steamship Raleigh assisted In that
remarkable May day works Of Admiral
Dewey's feet.
NJ. Ryan Is now In the employ Of the
Wilmington City Electric company. Ee
left the Raleigh on June 4, after seven
years service In the Eavy. Being intilna-
tely acquainted with Norris Combs OF No.
l3l Market street whom he succeeded as
an electrician aboard the Raleigh. Mr.. Ry-
an came Esrs Dn,a visit and has since re-
Combs family where the relics Of the Ma
Mia battle are to be seen.
The most valuable pieces Of the relic COL
lection are three three-pound shells which
Mr.. Ryan secured from Tho Spanish gun
boat Coleo, the Don Juan do Austria aud
Relna Gustivo, the latter ship the Ad-
mirnrs flagship. The charge from these
shells have since been drawn, yet their
weird suggestiveness has not been retract"
ed from. Several pieces of the wood which
entered largely into the construction of
the Christina are included in the collec-
ton as also Is rule which wa on tho
deck Of the Isle do Cuta; bayonets. buck
les and scabbnrtis obtained in the Spanish
navy yard at Cavite; key from the Spain
ish prison ut the Same city; a shattered
incandescent light and many other ar
ticles which have greater historic value
than their appearance indicates.
Mr.. Ryan also possesses many trlnkets
purchased by him while enroute home.
These included ebony pieces Of Jewish
manufacture, works Il art from Jordan
and Cairo and views of historical places In
the Holy Lands.
As though to prove the genuiness OF his
collection Mr.. Ryan displays his deck uni
form, the sleeve of which bears the insig-
ing of gunner mate and a cap worn by II
sailor friend aboard the steamship Olym-
pia.
OF special interest Is several copies OF
"rhe Bounding Biliow." paper publish
cd aboard the U. 5. Flagship Olympia In
the issue of 1898 the battle Of Manila Is
graphically described by tho American
editor l.. $. Young, ana much praise Is
accorded TIE American officers and sailors
who performed tho feat Of wiping out the
Spanish fleet without tho loss of life on the
American ships. In the same issue Edi-
tor Young apologies to his readers in this
manner: eve were delayed by lack of
paper and only through the kindness of
our shpmates who brought us paper which
the Spaninrls left ON evacuating Cavlte,
are we enabled to pint this issue, and we
take this opportunity to thank them,
well it's an i'll wind that blows nobody
any good, the fact of the Bounding Bill
low being printed on captured paper Will
certainly enhance its value rs memorial
of this OCCASION"
Mr., Ryan invites his friends to view
his collection.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
THROWN FROM
HER WAGON.
Mrs. TazeWell Receives
Severe Injuries on
King Street To-
day.

Mrs. Tazewell who conducts the
grocery business at Eighth and
Lincoln. streets. received severe in-
juries by being thrown from her
wagon at Third and King streets
shortly before noon to-day. Mrs.
TaZewell had been marketing DUR
ing the morning and was on her
way home when she was injured.
| While crossing the smooth flag
stone at Third street the hor e
stumbled and in an attempt to pre-
vent the horse from falling Mrs.
Tazewell was pulled from the
wagon.
She alighted on the side of her
head and was dragged about five
feet. In an attempt to escape The
horses feet Mrs. Tazewell got be-
tween the wheels of the wagon,
rear one passing over her head.
People who had seen Mrs. Taze-
wellfall hastily carried her into the
drug store of Wilmer c. Taylor,
where the proper temporary aid
was rendered. Later Dr.. J. r.
Smith arrived and dressed Mrs.
Tazewell's wounds, which consisted
of badly bruised face, cut which
extended through the right eye lid,
and lacerated hand. 1t required
stitching to close the cuts on the
eye and hand.
The Phoenix ambulance subse-
quently carried the injured woman
home.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
MURDER
AT BELAIR.
A Game Officer Kills His
Assailant While He
i Himself was Morally
Wounded.

| Belair, Md. June lin attempting
the arrest OF John Hays Saturday evening
about Z O clock Constable Frank Bateman
| Of Belair, lost his life, but killed his STAY
or after receiving his mortal wound The
shooting occurred In o small teneme mt
house, whero Hays had taken refuge to
avoid arrest. Hays lived about two miles
from Belair and was In town drinking
and planning a-hing excursion. He
made disturbance. threatened the life Of
a colored woman and was generally dis.
orderly. Town Bailiff Alfred +. Jones
secured warrant Tor his arrest and called
upon Mr.. Bateman to as ist him In on
forcing Its execu ion. As tho two were
proceeding to thu house. where they learn.
colored man, md Jones took the prlso!ssr
to Jail BatemHn went after Hays alone
and found the door Of the house where ha
. was stopping locked He read the warrant
from the doorstep Bnd called upon Hays
to open tho door and submit to arrest.
This Hays refused to do. Bateman then
dispatched messenger with word to Jones
to bring an axe to open the door.
Hays, hearing this, suddenly throw open
the door and fired two shots point blank
at the officer. Ono shot took effect In the
right side of tho abdomen and the other
entered tho groin. Alter receiving Hays
fro Bateman drew his revolver and fired
yurbe tlnlesp caCn SlOb UuKlDG 0uocC IN
Hays body. Two of the balls struck upon
Hays breastbone, ono about two inches
above the other. ard tho third struck him
in the back. as Hays turned to enter tho
house.
The tive men fell together Bateman on
top Of Hays. Medical assistance was sum-
mOned at once and Drs. Munnikhuyseu,
Butler and Harvey responded. Bateman
expired in about Is minutes after being
shot and Hays fingered until IL o'clock at
night.
Bateman was son Of Joseph e. Bate
man, Of Belair. He was q fearless officer.
He served as deputy sheriff ut one time
and was frequently detailed upon special
police work where courage and determine.
zion were called for. Up to tho beginning
OF the Spanish American War he was
commissary to Company ID. Maryland
National Guard, of Belair He was max
ing an active canvass for the sheriffalty
nomination on the Democratic ticket this
fall. He was about 40 years OF age and
unmarried.
Hays was placed under arrest last o.
tober for the.cutting of James Ice, color
cd, and held under bail for his appearance
at tho November term Of court, but the
case never came to trial. His remains
were taken to the home of his mother,
tho wife of Mr.. Patrick Carroll, near
Moore's Mill, this morning.
COroners inquests In both cases will bo
held on Monday morning, that in the case -
of Mr.. Bhteman having been postponed
until then at the request of states At
torney Walter W. Preston.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12

John Clark has returned from Elkton.
Mrs. Charles Bothards has returned to
Berlin.
Miss Maggie Aspril has boon visiting in
Odessa.
Harry Rose has returned from Mechanics
Valley.
Ward Ross has returned from Chcsa-
pcako City.
Henry Cloaver has besn visiting in Del
aware City.
Mrs. Charles Knkead has been visiting
in Camden.
J. NJ. iIaines has been spending few
days in Milton.
Charles p. Norris has been visiting i'll
Georgetown,
Misses Lena, Ada aud Bessie Bell have
re urned to Berlin.
Ms susan Bcaston has been the guest
of friends in Chesapeake City.
Mi:s Bessie X Harris left on Friday to
visit relatives in Springfield, ILL.,, md will
return the lai tor part OF this month.
Mr. and Mrs Mark Brewster and chill
drcn. Of Chester, spent yesterday in this
city.
Man,gcr Dockstader OF tho Wonderland
Theatre Is at Atlantic City to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. i Shakespeare spent
Saturday and Sunday us the guest OF John
". Macklem of Toughkenamon.
Miss Marie Parker and Ruth J. Fitch,
of New York, is spending several months
with relatives in this city.
Mas Edith Newlin has gono to Ocean
Grove, n. j., whore she will spend tho
summer,
EMiss Nan Dawson, of Trainers, Pa, is
whiting Miss Minnie Todd of West Sixth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Smalley and
daughter Ruth left today for two weeks
Wis t to various parts of New Jersey.
Joseph Reed and Elmer Vernon visited
friends in Chester yesterday.
Hymen is getting himself in festive ar
rny fof June 20 when Miss Blanche Wei
din will become Mrs. W. Frederick Lewis.
Mr.. and Mrs Lewis will 60 abroad after
their marriage to visit Mr., Lewis's rola-
tiycs in England.
MIR. and Mrs. Lewis Redmond Shultz, Of
Philadelphia, are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Wolfe on Van Buren,
street.
Mrs. L. Scott Townsend is visiting in
Odessa.
Miss Mimic r Carpenter has been Wis.,
Ting in Media attending the Shortlidgo
Academy dance,
Miss Marion Francis Is home from Wash.
ington, where che has been at boarding
school.
Miss Marguerite Johnston, who is a stu.
don't at Pennington, Conn.,, Is expected
home this week.
On Wednesday evening Miss A. Louise
Elliott entertained a few guests Informal
ly. Miss Elliott will leave carly this week
toc visit to Mt. Washington near Balti-
more.
l,Lieutenant L. C. Bertolette, an officer on
the monitor Amphitrito, has been visiting
his father and mother In this city.
DR.. and Mrs. l. A. Kitt!ngor are enter
tanning house party at Rehoboth. Among
their guests are Dir. aud Mrs William Ew.
ing, Of Baltimore, Miss Rosalie Robinson
and Miss Martha Robinson Of Whining
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Davis Sisler and Miss
Ssler will 60 to Atlantic City July to the
Traymore, to remain until September l.
Miss Maud Bechtel OF Germantown, Is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Anna Hulburd
on Washington street. Miss Betchol's en-
gasement 10 Mr.. Hulburd was announced
early in the spring.
Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett have issued
cards announcing the marriage Of their
daughter, EyaS., to Ira B. Miles of Fair
mount, Somerset county, Nd. to take
place at their residence, 9a4 French street,
on wednesday evening, Juno II.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
THE tlEATHEN CHlNEE.
A CalifnrHinn's Truthful story About
His Laundry Tickets.

His Laundry Tickets.
"Most people suppose" said an ex-Cal-
ifDrnian, that the vertical row of HE
rnslyphlcs Oh a Chinese laundry check are
merely 50 many numerals. As "A matter
Of fact, they are nothing Of the kind, but
constitute a brief and spicy description
Of the individual who left the bundle. If
you will take the trouble to notice it, YOU
vii! soc that the laundryman always goes
through exactly the same programme
He takes the package, gives you Il swift,
comprehensive glance and then proceeds
to DECORATE 4 slip Of rice paper with from
two r five India ink chicken tracks.
Nhnt he has really written is probably
something like this
"'Fat foreign devil who resembles a
pig; squihty eyes and wart Oh the left
side Of his nose
"Iou can carry around this hattcring
pen portrait, iunuccnty imagining that it
reads No 4-ll-44,' and when you call
for your wnsh yOu will find that the Chi
naman who receives the ticket will inva
riahiy look you over, making mental com
paiison before he reaches for the bundle.
\ Monaghan friend of mine out in Fris
20 put MS Ol W lHt SNHtlIit, anu l tDbk
the trouble to ascertain whether he was
telling me the truth. | got a laundry
slip, copied it with microscopic fidelity
and submitted it to several expert native
translators. They all agreed that it ran
something like this:
Ridiculous old man; very pompous;
bald head like specified egg
you will observe that my hair grows
rather high on the forehead and have Il
few freckes, although nothing to justify
such an insulting description However.
it proved the point The next ticket |
got declared | was an elderly gentleman
resembling Yun-Tai, the wind god,
which pleased me immensely until | per
suadcd a natiyc curio dealer TO show me
statuctte Of the deity. Then ] wanted
to murder the lHnnlryman. The Chinese
are deep people, boys. They look as
demure US guinea pigs, but al! the while
they are quietly sizing us up and having
a big laugh in their sleeves. '-Exchange.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12

Elkton, Md, June 1l.-William Point
dexter, colored, laborer on the farm OF
Harry d. NJ. Howard, near ElKton, swore
outa warrant charging Howard with as
suit with intent to kill. PointdoXter says
that on saturday morning no told How
ard he proposed leaving his employ, when
he replied that if he did, he would kill
him. Pointdexter says that ne dressed
himself and arming himself with reyol.
Yer left the promises and was out on the
public road when Howard came out with
double barrel shot gun which he fired at
him. 49,
The contents took effoctin his left hand
Pointdextpr also states that he fired his
revolver at Howard, but without OBJECT.
Mr.. Howard gave himself up and was
held in Il, 900 bail for his appearance at
the September term Of court. He refused
TO make statement regarding the shoot
Ing.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
pE.AIHS.

ANi,EGRlFT-suddcnly on June 10, at the
residence of Isaac Iapvicr Woods. near Me
Donough,, bel, Rcbcccca G. Vandcgrlft
widow Of Leonard G Nandegrift.
Also at the same time and place, cUTH V.
WOODS, daughter Of Isaac ,Ialvier Woods
and K. Il. Woods.
Funeral services on Tuesday at 2p M, from
III iesidcrcr OF Mr. Woods. Eleven o'clock
IA tram from Nimih gton will top aAd he met
at NJ t. Pleasant. Relatives and friends are in
vited without further notice.
BUCH N-Nn June II, 1890, Mary, widow
of Criah buchanan.
Relatives and friends are invited TO nttond
we funeral from the residence of Samuel
trl2zell, ST. al Rising Sun, Christiann Hun
ured, on Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. In
tallnent at Lower Biandywine cemetery.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
A Break Down.

AS the REPUBLICAN was about going to
press on Saturday afternoon, the piston
rod of the engine was broken In twain,
and for a time 1t looked as though we
should not DO able to print our edition but
luckily MIR. Reginald Van Trump Of the
Electric Light Company came to our aid,
with small motor, and by O'Clock the
carriers were being served as usual. being
only o little over ali hour behind time. He
has our thanks, as friend In need Is q
friend indeed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
(Republishej by special requ ,st. J
THE CRADLE Bed


BY Jennie II. Magoe.
Little birdling bliths anu g
It's life was but breath,
Like frost nipped myrtle )! ray,
Along tho wildwood path;
One by one our heart links bleaki
Needless of the tenrs We shed,
Angels bore the jewel back,
That graced tho cradle bed.
Mother, on tho flower strewn. STRAND,
Across tho silver sea,
A little dimpled waxen hand,
Holds out u light for thee.
Where no fnce with tears Is wet,
Deaths wild pangs they mover dread
Waits the darling household pet,
Who owned tho cradle bed.
Cherished shall she sill remain,
As days and years glide by,
Happy child, she only came
10 love you and to die,
To make your sunny homo moro bright
Der your hearts rich odors shed.
Fling flood Of dying light
Around the cradle bed.
Sister place the tiny chair,
Down in its corner low,
To each one Ills loubly dear,
Because she loved it so,
When yeround the flresiie NJ cot,
At the gathering twilight shade;
How 70 miss the tired feet
That pressed the cradle bed.
She. from mortal letters FREQ,
Hath found genial soil,
Plucks the deathless flowers, while 70
Still in the desert toll,
All earth's agony Is passed,
Ihrobs no moro that aching head,
Sheltered from each stormy blast,
Out IN its cradle bod
Spirit comforts we receive,
Are pledges Jesus SENDS
That we shall know, and love and live,
When life's cold winter ends;
Up and down tho aisles of light,
Little fairy footsteps tread.
In that land undimm'd by night,
She needs no cradle bod.
Words arc vain To sootho the heart,
A strangers pom eau give;
Only lie can strength impart
Who wounds you, but in love.
He who calls the lambs his own,
Shall when suns and seasons fade,
Lift that little slumb'ring form,
From out its cradle bod.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
SOCIAL JOTTINGS
AND PERSONALS
nelanse OF Interesting Notes Picked
Here and There OF Wilningtonians
-, and their Many Friends.


Santa Maria Council, No. 1875 Knights
of Columbus will visit Calvert Council,
Of Baltimore on the occasion of the first
anniversary OF Calvert Council, which
will be celebrated to-day. The festivities
will include an outing on the Che, apsake,
spending the day at ono of tho fayorlte re-
sorts on the bay. About fly members of
the local cuunci! will make the visit.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
NANTUCKET I.
LOSENED UP.
She Spends the Night on
the River and Will
Sail For Baltimore
Tonight.

The official trial trip of the speed Of the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
Company's steam ship Nantucket, will
take place tomorrow bstwesn this city an 4
Baltimore where the vessel is expected to
arrive on Wednesday morning. At l
O'clock yesterday afternoon tho tugs Tau
rus and Amanda Powell towed the Nan.
tucket TO tho Delaware river where she
was given run to loosen up her mnchin-
cry, preparatory to her Tip tomorrow.
/ The vessel was in charge OF crew from
the local yards under the direction Of
Captain Chase who acted rs pilot
i The trial was Under the direct super
vision Of Assistant Superintendent OF Con-
etruction J. Rodney Cause. The Mer-
chants and Miners Company was repre-.
sented by William b. Turner under whose
Supervision he ship was oonstruc Capt.
iJoseph S. March, who will command the
INantpcket, j. NJ. Blankenship. assistant
superintendent and J. J. MoBriarty port
stewart, who looked after the entertain
iment Of the guests.
The Harlan aud Holliugsworth compa-
ny were represented by Edwin Sadter,
Charles G. Lednum foreman CT tha up-
holstering department, Joseph Smith mas
ter rigger and w. L. Hasett electrician
The guests from Baltimore wore Charles
~, Stevens, L, c. Ward, John Eisar and
Harry s. Cox
When the river was reached the tug
fines were cnst off and the Nantucket
steamed down the river to Ship John light
where she turned and started on the re-
turn trip. The engines worked smoothly
and did not have one hot journal through
lout the trip The speed developed was
about IA knots which Is but two less than
the number called for in the contract.
The vessel Is one Of the most complete
and deliberately furnished craft that ever
lt,fx 4 = k,I Il
fcosts in the neighborhood Of $780, O0. Tho
wood work is Of the best material and is
highly polished The painting was under
THE direct supervision Of George Wittum.
IA description Of the work follows:-Pilot
house finished In butternu ut gloss, cap ain s
irooru, quartered oak, state and toilet rooms
tbutternut the foymer being lined with red
cedar.
"Soclal Hall" which is the paror, is
beautifully furnished and is flEished in
old ivory touched with gold. The main
stairway leading to the hall and di..ing
room Is of finely polished mahogany. The
upper engine room is laid oil In panels
Gothric and leaver room, grained and
square panels. The dining room is fur
nished like palace and il finely polished.
EHere the guests from Wilmington and
Baltimore were entertained by Mr.. Briary
until dinner was served, They enjoyed
the following menu: :.
Mutton Broth Oxtall Soup.
Baked blue fish. '.'Fa White fish.
Claret wine
Ribs Of beef Roast chicken
Champagne
Sewed veal with peas,
Boiled potatoes, Green peas,
Stewed tomatoes beets, corn pickles
Olives.
Rhubarb and apple pic Cabinet
Pudding assorted cakes, lee Cream,
Oranges. bananas Nus,
Raisins.
Cheese and Crackers.
Tea Coffee.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12
Fined For DlSOrderIy Conduct

James Baden colored, got to much
adulterated Ice water aboard on Saturday
night. He used such language that off,
Ger Shields placed him under arrest. lie
was fined $40 and costs by Junge Ball In
tho city court this mornig.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-06-12

There aro seven continental countries
whose entire population Is respectively
sither below or not In excess of the pros
ent estimated population Of London:
Sweden, Norway, Turkey in Europe, Den.
mark, Portugal, Greece and Holland.