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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
roo me, a cosrRaor.
Postniaster Price of Delaware City Do
NnI Care To snm N Oh q Dead IAN.

Postmaster Price of Delaware city Does
NOT care to sum mon Dead man.
The name of William d. Mullin
appears on the list Of those drawn for
the special jury in the Wilcox VS.. the
Wilmington City Railway Co. case.
which is to be begun on Monday next.
Sheriff John r.. Taylor sent to J..
Thomas Price, the postmaster at Della
ware City, the SUMMONS for Mr.. Mullin,
asking him TO serve it il MuIlin lived
there. Mr.. Price returns the summons
together with this note:
'.Dear John: | return summons of
William d. Mullin, he having died
about five years ago. | do not care to
enter the confines of the unknown yet.
The distance is too far. >,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Found Her Hu.band.

Mrs. Ella Flynn. of Philadelphia
came to Wilmington on Monday after
noon to look for her husband. She saw
him in company with Maggie Nevin,
her sister-i in law, Just as she was leav-
ing the wharf of the Wilmington
Steamboat Co. A scene followed and
Officer Murphy sent Flynn and the
Nevin woman to the police station.
Mrs. Flynn had a warrant for the ar
rest of her husband on the charge of
desertion and non-support and he was
held to await the action of the Penn
sylyania authorities. The Nevin woman
was discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
simmons-stewnrt NuptiaIs.

Greenwood, May 3. William II. Sim
mons Of Washington and Miss Sadie 4.
Stewart, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Stewart, were married at the
residence of the brides parents, near
Lakesvile. Md, on April 26th. The
Rev. @. II. Williams of Greenwood,
brother in law Of the bride, officiated,
and Mrs. j. E. Gallagher, sister of the
bride, played the wedding march. Miss
Lida Andrews, niece Of the bride, was
flower girl. The bride was gowned in
white organdie, trimmed with lace and
ribbon, and carried Bride roses. After
. reception, Mr.. and Mrs. Simmons
went to Washington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Politician Goes TO ,,a,I.

Samuel Mcdowell, the leading Re-
publican Of Oxford, Pa, was Monday
summoned before the Chester county
court to receive sentence for having
forged the name of Squire Gallagher,
of that borough, some months ago,
whereby he secured the release of two
negroes from the Chester county Jail.
The sentence was three months i'm
prisonment and $40 costs. He at once
picked up his grip and started down
street towards the prison with Sheriff
Hayes square in tho rear.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
THREE sCHOONERs WRECKED.
Stranded on the Cape Cod Const, During
Gnlc, Yesterday.

otTanufu on tne CApe tou Cohst, Durius Y
a4 GRic, Yesterday.
Associated Press Dispatch hy Special Wires.
Highland Light, Mass, May 3--Aa
the result Of foggy weather, and brisk
nortneasterly gale, three schooners
stranded on Cape Cod this morning.
Their crews escaped.
The three-mast schooner Alice b.
Phillips of New Haven went ashore at
2 O'Clock, near Race Point. The
schooner Robert Byron is on the beach
at Grow Hill, just west of the Race
Point lifesaving station. Both
schooners are we'll up on the shore.
Tho three-mast schooner Helena,
from Maine pert for the South, with
d cargo of fish scrap, struck on Peaked
Hill Bars. She is in bad position, es.
peciallyl as the force of the gale and
sea is increasing.
The lifesayers of . the Race Point
and Peaked Hill Bars stations have
gone to the wrecks.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
kn.,cI,nn l,nun hx q Marnn.

A stranger from Philadelphia, who
was crippled in the right leg and arm,
was knocked down by a milk wagon,
while crossing Market street between
Eighth and Ninth, on Tuesday. He
was picked up by j. II. Hoffecker, Jr. I.
him to the sidewalk and afterward to
Bacon's cafe, whore he remained until
after he recovered from the shock. He
was not seriously hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Goes 10 ths Tuner Court,

Argument was begun in the city
court on Tuesday in the case against
James August, charged with conduct.
ing a junk business without license.
Judge Ball suggested to Thomas Davis,
counsel for the defendant, that he sub
nit evidence for the defence, where
upon Mr.. Davis asked leave to take
the case to tho upper court, which was
granted, August being required to give
5000 bail,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Adjourned without Eleetinc ofricers.

The Grand Temple, Ladies Of the
Golden Eagla, which met in annual
session here Monday, adjourned with
out electing officers, and the present
officers will hold over. Mrs. John Press
of Yorklyn is the grand templar. The
next meeting is TO be held the first
Monday in November.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
yic,,ms of the Malta.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special wlr

dB5UcIatcu FTcsB DIspHtcH py 5peclaI WIfe5-
Harrisburg. Pa, May 3.-.Antonio
Derosa, an Italian tailor, who was
stabbed at Steelton on Sunday night
by band of unknown assassins, died
this morning, at the Harrisburg Hos
pital, from his injuries. A brother Of
Derosa, who was also stabbed, will
recover. 1t is thought the men were
victims of the Malta. +'r 'f
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Looking for a Missing man.

Charles IL. Bowser. colored, Of Elk
ton, Md, was in this city yesterday
in search of brother, who is miss
ing. He stated that he had heard Of
the death of two men on the railroad
tracks and thought that it was possible
one of them might be his brother, but
he found that such was not the case.
lie left for Philadelphia to continue
the search
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
John PmI,nc,s neaIrh Improvinr.

Newark, May 3.-Hon, John Pilling,
who has been seriously i'll, took drive
on Monday afternoon, accompanied by
DIR. Henry. This was the first time Mr..
Pilling had been outdoors since the
early part of December. His friends
arc greatly pleased with the improve
ment in his health.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
w,,,n,n.,,r S,,nn nmcer.

Tho board of governors Of the Viii
mington Club on Monday elected the
following officers: Vice President, Will
liam L. Porter Treasurer, Alfred ID.
Poole; Secretary, Clifford James. Mr..
James, Joseph T, Hilles and Victor b.
Woolley we're appointed the house COM
mittee. The president of the club is
Levi G. Bird, who was elected ut the
annual meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Phnadelph,a marke,n.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special wlr

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Philadelphia. May s.-Wheat steady: No.
PennsylvaniR red In export elevator, n lSc,
No. red spot in export elevator, 76l4a761sc.
Corn, n,unelauged:N No. for local trade. 42a921lSc.
Oats. hrm; No. Y white, clipped, 35a351Sc.; No
swhite do, 3ia3i1ac.; No. 2 mixed. do. 33L33lsc
Bran. firm: winter in bulk, Sl6.0oal.00 spring
In sacks, Sl6O0al6.50.
Butter, eIeady: fancy Western creamery, IKE
do prints, e0c.
Eggs, steady: fresh nearby, l3c.; do. Western,
1skc.
kenned sugars. unchanged. ...
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
70 Repair Jersey Market Shed.

The Directors of tho Street and Sewer
Department have awarded to William
II, Collins tho contract to repair the
New Jersey market shed, at Front
street wharf, at his bid Of 51S5, and a
permit has been issued by Building In
spector Cassidy. 41
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Dlnner to Judge Gray.

The Sons of Delaware are making
arrangements to givo dinner in honor
Of Judge Gray at the Hotel Bellevue,
Philadelphia, on Thursday evening,
May 18th. The dinner will be attended
only by the officers and board Of COVER
nors, but reception, which will follow,
will bo attended by the other members
leo
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
The Reard OF Pardons.

Dover, May B. NO applications hav-
ing been prepared, the Board of Par
dons did not meet yesterday. At the
june meeting, application will be made
for the pardon of the Rev. Charles G.
Collins, colored, convicted of having
given Alfred Henry, also oolored, 81 to
register as qualified voter.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
vii, BE aamirted TO ohancsry.

Julian G. Walker passed his equity
examination Tuesday before John H.
Rodney and Willard Salisbury, the
committee on examination, and on the
same day James W. Lattomus passed
his equity examination before John
Biggs and John II. Rodney. Both are
to be admitted into Chancery on
Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Minister to Persia.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, May 3. Tho President
has appointed Herbert w. Bowen of
New York as Minister to Persia. Mr..
Bowen was consuEgenerala at Barcelona
before the Spanish war broke out
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Burned so Dea,h.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Cortland, N. Y, May 3-Mrs.
Joanna Davern, a widow, 60 years old,
was burned to death, in fire which
destroyed her house, today. She was
rescued from the building once, but
returned to it, TO secure valuable
papers, and perished.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Ru,,d,ne pern,i,s

Building Inspector Cassidy Tuesday
issued permits to William II. Green
walt g. Son to build an addition to No.
305 French street and to James W..
Hewes to make alterations to the build
ing at the northwest corner OF Eighth
and Jefferson streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
FIsE or mYsrERIoUs ORIGIN.
A Clothing store In Philadelphia Quilted
Yesterday t'

Nestefuay.
Associated Press Dispatch bv Special Wires.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 3.-A fire of
unknown origin, today, destroyed
Charles Bacharach's clothing store, at
Thirteenth street and Ridge avenue,
and, before the flames were subdued,
about Is other buildings, principally
small dwellings, were badly damaged.
The entire loss is estimated at $3.50, :
COO, covered by insurance
The store burned like paper, and
some Of the employees escaped with
difficulty. It was a shell-like frame
and brick structure, and not one of the
walls was left standing.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
nvercnme hv Inc Heat.

Charles Cannon of Claymont and
Lobdell streets, an empioye of the
Christiaha Window Glass Co. was over
como. by tho heat while at work Tues
day. He was. attended by DIR. Bryan,
who reported his condition improved
yosterday. 49,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Leaser-AIlen Wedding.

Miss Clara r. Allen and Ira T.
Leager, both of Kent county, were
married on Tuesday by the Rev. W.
L. s. Murray, D. D., at the parsonage
of st. Paul's M. z, Church, No. 3O5
West Seventh street.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
kicked hx Hnrse.

Harry Lentz had his right leg badly
injured Tuesday by being kicked by a
horse at his home near Eden Park.
DIR. Bryan, who wGs summoned, found
that no bones had been broken.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
The-fachu Ne1nra.

The Harlan & 7Holingswo Co: is
practically rebuilding they scht Neiars,
and when she leaves she will be almost
as good as a new boat. She is now dis
mantled and has the appearance of a
craft lust launched, q N ...
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
Wand I,ndiy Iniurnd.

While Charles w. Marin was fish
ing along the Braudywine on Monday
afternoon he ran fishing hook in the
forefinger of his right hand. 1t WAS
cut out by surgeon at the Delaware
HOSPITAL.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
KalIroad. nIocked by SNOW.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Breckinridge, COL, May 3.-Rail-
has arrived since last Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
aarriaaes.

CflIPPs--DALBY-ou April 27,h, 1892 by the
Rev. r. b. Cook, D. D., Jesse ). Cripps and
Emily III, DAlby.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04
To Command the Department of the Lakes.

To CUHnthHuu Eho DepHrtfuoHt OF inc IlhRe5s
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Washington, May 3. - Brigadier-
General Thomas NJ. Anderson, who
returned recently from the Philippines,
has been assigned to command the De.
partment of the Lakes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-05-04

Among hem are several pairs OF ias draft
horses, weighing trom 1000 to 1000 pounds
suitable for all kinds OF heavy work, some
coach aud family horses, srme toppy drivers.
general purpose ana all round horses. This Is a
lot OF No. Horses selected especially for this
shle ana worthy the Alteration OF persons in need
of horseH. 'rhay can be seen at our stables any
time before sale. !fhere viii he several horses
that were traded sold at this sale. These are
some of tho nnsst teams Of horses ever offered
in This m srket. Old horses taken in exchange.
90 days credit.
~ tt4 JESTER Il MCDANIEL.
Frank Q. StidhAn, Auctieneer. mayS-St
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-27
METHODIST CHURCH CONGRESS
Delegates From the North and South
Have Equal Standing In
ST .LOui..

ST. LOUIS, Nov 26-The Methodist Epis-
copal church congress began its sessions
to-day at Lindeil Avenue N. E. church.
There was no formal organization, and the
proceedings took the form of the usual re-
ligious service The sermon was preached
by Bishop Henry White Warren, OF Dem
ver, who took his text from Romans, 1-1S-
There were present delegates from every
section of the country. but they took no
especial part in the services. The formal
organization of the congress will take place
Various topics relating to the church and
its work will be considered
The organization has no executive or
legislative authority whatever, though the
list of delegates includes the names of
many of the brightest men in the Method
ist church. Besides this. no difference is
made between men coming from the South
ern and Northern branches of the church.
Those from the latter organization are
more numerous.
Rev. Mr.. William Writ King, chairman
of the executive committee, said of the
congress:
1t is simply. gathering of representa-
and discuss matters of Importance rela-
tive to the welfare of the church and its
members If we can get new light on ques-
amply rewarded for our trouble
Bishop ]. II. Vincent, known everywhere
through his connection with Chaufauqua
congress. Bishop ]. n Fitzgeraid is also
taking an active part Bishop W. " Ninde
Is expected to be present later in the week
b ne T0pies to Be discussed are
sage of the Church 10 Men of Culture"
Ordering of Public worship" and The
Religion of Childhood" In the evening
Bishop Warren will lecture on the subject
Forces of a Sunbeam" The sessions win
continue until Friday night.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-27
NEW FINANCIAL BILL,
Republican Caucus Committee Held
an Informal Meeting to Discuss
Its Terms,

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s-The Repub-
lican caucus committee appointed at the
last session of congress to prepare a gen.
eral financial measure for report to the
coming congress, is preparing to complete
the duty assigned it.
Tonight seven Of the members Of the
committee gathered at Prospective Speaker
Henderson's rooms at the Normandie hotel
and informally considered the bill prepared
by the committee in Atlantic city during
the past summer. The members present
were: Messrs. Henderson, Babcock, Nor
ris, of Minnesota; Curtis. of Kansas:
Payne. DalZeH and Overstreet Nothing
decisive was done tonight, the main pur-
pose of the gathering. Mr. Henderson ex-
planning, being to enable the members to
refresh their memories on the various
features of the measure already agreed
upon. He does not look for any essential
changes in the bill but says the members
are firm in the faith and purpose to push
the measure at the coming session. The
committee is waiting to have a joint
meeting with the senate committee ap-
pointed for the same purpose, but no word
has been received from the members of the
latter yet as to when they will be ready
Hlittee. The latter are anxious that the
measure shall have prompt consideration
and want meeting of the two commit
tees, if possible. during the coming week,
before the Republican caucus next
Saturday night. Mr.. Henderson thinks the
bill will be presented to the caucus for its
consideration and the committee is aHX-
iouS to have action on IL by the house as
soon as eNpedient.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-27
ENTERTAINING AN EMPEROR.
Engiand's Elaborate Arrangements to
Make the kaiser's Stay on Brit
ish Soil Pleasant.

LONDON, Nov. 26.-The Sandringham
house party to meet Emperor William and
the empress includes the Duke and Ouch
ess of York, Prince and Princess Charles
of Denmark, the Duke Of Cambridge,
Prince Albert of Schlewswig- -Holstein, Lord
Wo,seley, DR.. Mandell Creighton, the lord
bishop of London, Sir Frank Lascelles,
British ambassador to Germany, and other
distinguished persons.
Their majesties occupy the rooms known
as the queens suite.
This forenoon the kaiser walked on the
lawn, and later the entire party went to
Sandringham church, where DR.. Creighton
preached. The empress and the ladies with
her drove home. but the emperor and the
gentlemen with him walked through the
park. his majesty being respectfully greet
ed by crowds of people who had arrived
from the neighboring villages and towns
by motor cars, carriages and bicycles.
During the afternoon the kaiser and the
Princess of Wales inspected the princes
stables kennels and stud farm. A shoot
ing party has been arranged for tomorrow
Their majesties are thoroughly enjoying
their quiet visit.
Elaborate police precautions have been
taken in the neighborhood. All strangers
are closely watched. 1t is arranged that
the imperial yacht Eohenzollern Is to re-
main at Sheerness. with the imperial fam
lily on board, until Wednesday morning.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-27

emperor. He commissioned me to give you
this flag. that you have solong wished for,
with the request that II be passed from
one of your societies to another to be kept
by each for a year at a time. It is a sign
of the gracious favor of the emperor and
token of the friendliness and love which
he bears TO you and which you have de-
served by your services to your country.
for which many of you have fought and
bled on the battlefield. 1t is a symbol OF
German truth and manhood. Its the SYM
boil of German soldiers honor. The Unit
ed States is bound close with Germany by
racial ties and intimate friendship. l beg
of you TO take this flag as a symbol of ma
tional unity"
As the flag was unfurled the crowd rose
and cheered for several minutes while the
band played the German national air.
The German ambassador called for three
cheers for the emperor, which were heart
lily given. The spectators rose and sang
the Star Spangled Banner"
DR.. Won Holleben refused to discuss poht-
ical matters, hut said to a reporter:
Germany has the kindliest feeling
toward the United States and il seems as
if each year brings these two great ma
tlons closer together"
At the close of the meeting the following
telegram was sent TO the German en-
peror:
Chicago. H., Nov. &c, 1889.
To the German Emperor, Sandvason, En-
gland.
German-Americans, assembled for the
purpose of accepting and dedicattng the
flag presented by your majesty, send you
thanks and greetings.
The flag sent by the emperor IS made OF
white silk with the German crest en-
broidered in the center in red, white and
black
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-27
zAMBOANGA SURRENDERED.
Philippines Submits to Amer
ican yaIor.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Seeretary, of
the sNavy Long to-day received cable
gram from Admiral Watson informing him
that the entire province of Zamboaaga. ISL
and of Mindanao. had surrendered uneon-
ditionally TO Commander Very, of the Cas-
18th instant. Admiral Watson's dispatch
follows:
Cavite. Nov. 2s. 1898.
Secretary Navy, Washington
November IS entire province Zamboanga
surrendered to Very Internationally De-
livery all guns promised Numerous local
chiefs declared loyalty. WATSON.
The Information contained in Admiral
Watson's dispatch was received by the
president and his advisors with uncon-
cealed satisfaction. The surrender of the
beginning OF the end of the revolution in
the island Of Mindanao. and. it IS believed.
will be a hard blow 10 those who are still
endeayoring TO maintain the insurrection
in the island of LuZon-
On the 2lst inst. Admiral Watson cabled
the navy department that Comma nder
on the 18th He was aided by friendly ma
tives and Moros. and was holding the
town. Pending the arrival of reinforce
ments from Jolo. on the same day General
Otis informed the war department that he
had ordered two companies Of infantry to
he sent to Zamboanca from JoIo.
Zamboanca is the principal city of the ISL
and of Mindanao. which is the second larg-
est island of the Philippine group. Ad-
vices from Admiral Watson indicate that
the entire southern half of the island.
which comprises the province OF ZaInbo-
anga, has yielded 10 the American forces
and acceded TO the authority of the
United States.
WASHINGTON. Nov. a6.-The war de-
partment has not been advised of the sur
render of the province as reported in Ad-
miral Watson's dispatch, Secretary Root
sying tonight he had no news to-day from
General Otis. Both Secretary Root and
Long are eiated over the information sent
I by the admiral. and express the belief that
the end of the insurrection in the Philip
pine islands is new near at hand.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-27
Reed stand. Up for woaord.

JEFFERSON CITY. Nov. 2s.-tSpeci2l) report
was sent out from Kansas City last week. which
appeared in several OF the daily papers, to the st
feet that Judge wonord recently criticised Gov
their unvise exercise Of the pardoning power. IL
Is known that GoEernor Stephens and Judge Wodord
are on the frien;iIest Of terms and that the gov
has seldom exercised clemency towards Kan
City prisoner without hrst eonterrilg with tbs
trial Judge. Tbs report. therefore, attracted bur
little attention at the capital
The subioned ietter from James A. Reed. prose-
cutting attorney OF Jackson county. was received At
the executive ofiee to-day:
Hon. Lon V. Stephens. jefferson City, No.
My Dear Goysrnor;-Reiative 10 the newspaper
clipping which vol handed me. In which the STATE
uent was made hat Judge woford had severely
criticised you I have to tina, talked with The
fudge this morniny. and he informs that hs
never made the st ueuaents contained In the paper
and further that ss had written you. I was SAT-.
isded that he never made the statements contained
In the paper. but wss glad to have my opinion
frr,ed JAMES A. REED,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-11-27
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
Conference of the Executive Commit-
tee of the Party to BE Held
TueSduy.

CHICAGO, Nov. Ex-senator r. E. Pet
tigrew, of South Daktoa, and ex-Congress-
man Charles A. Towne, of Minnesota,
members of the national executive commit
tee of the silver Republican party. are in
Chicago. A conference of the executive
committee of the party will be held here
Tuesday, at which plans for the coming
presidential campaign VIII be discussed.
Alliance with the Democratic party in
the coming campaign viii be the uppermost
topic of discussion
Mr.. Towne. in discussing the political
situation, said:
IF congress this winter in response to
the demand of the president. destroys the
bond paying value of silver. calls In. silver
certificates and reissues gold paying GER
tificates, the silver question will be a lead
ing issue in the next presidential cam
paign. Such action on the part of congress
would furnish an entirely different propo-
sition from that which confronted the peo-
Pile in the last campaign The Republican
party won because of the fear of the
ratio of IL to /. The adoption of the Gage
and Mckinley financial plan by congress
would mean the contraction of the cur
rency of the country. and the people would
be confronted with a fact, not q theory, in
the battle of standards. The silver ques-
ton is not dead in American political af-
IA