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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14
BURKE AND M0nKIs DISCHARGE ED.
No Positive Evidepce to Show THAT They
Pushed John Argond or u Tram.

No pUNltiVo Epiu6uco 10 snow Ihht Iney
Pushed John Argond or II Tram.
Magistrate Sasse Monday made
m order discharging Charles Burke
and John Morris, who were arrested
on November 2Sth at Newark on the
charge of robbing John Argond of New
York and pushing him from train at
Elsmere; also james and Harry Rice,
who were taken into custody at the
time as witnesses. The men were re-
leased Monday afternoon.
The action of the magistrate was
based on an investigation by Detective
Witsil. The detective saw Argond at
the Delaware Hospital Sunday and
learned that the money supposed to
have been stolen was found on Argond s
clothing, and although it was said a
watch had been stolen from Aigond the
detective was informed that he did not
own watch. Argond was unwilling
to swear that the men arrested were
the ones who pushed him from the
train, and there was nothing left but
to discharge the accused. Argond is
out of danger and his condition is i'm
proying.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14
THE CHILD-HEART.
Arthur Austin jackson.

The heart of q child,
Like the heart of o flower,
Has smile for the sun
And a tear for the shower;
Oh. innocent hours
With wonder beguiled- M
oh, heart like a flowers
Is the heart of child ~r
The heart of q child,
Like the heart of bird,
With the raptures of music
Is flooded and stirred;
oh. songs without words, w..
Oh, melodies Wild
Oh, heart like birds
Is the heart of child
The heart of a child
Like the heart of the spring,
Is full of the hope 2 ~
of what summer shall bring,
Oh, glory of things
In a world undefled--
OBJ. heart like the spring
y the heart Of . child
' - ~ -London Speakel
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14
swartnnors Footnall Team.

Albert Paxson Hall, Jr., has been
elected captain of the Swarthmore Col
lege football team for 1900, He has
played on the team for the past two
seasons at quarterback and during the
past season has given the signals. He
has secured 50 points on drop and place
kicks and woE several games on his
rlays. Only two members of this years
team will be lost to the team of 1900.
They are jackson and Farquhar, and
their places will be hard to fill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

Mrs. Elizabeth @. Judd. widow of
Col. Henry B. Judd, died Sunday at
her residence, No. 1906 Broome street.
She was rs years OF aga and native
of Charleston, S. @. She was formerly
Miss Elizabeth q. Bonneau. She was
a niece Of Commodci. Ingram Of the
Confederate navy. Sne mad lived in
Wilmington many years, and was a
member Of st. Andrews Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

To Accommodate those who are partial to
the use nf atomizers in applying liquids INTO me
prietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream. Balm.
Price Including the spEaying tube Y ~ cents 4,
,na3,sinal properties Of the solid preparation.
Cream Balm is quickly absorbed by tne mem.
brAne and does pet dIy up ne Aesrssions pps
ncter. Ely brothers, 81 Warren ST., N. Y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14
MISS ALICE ROUTES DEAD.
Demise of the Daughter Of fhe Lite Gen.
Bootes.

Miss Alice Il. Bootes, daughter Ct
Mrs. M. Louisa and the late Gen. l..
q. Bootes, died on Saturday of con-
sumption at the residence of her
mother, No. 1905 West Thirteenth
street. Deceased has three brothers in
the service of the United States govern
ment. Capt. Samuel Boctes is in the
quartermaster's depal tment of the army
at Manila, while James Bird Bootes
is graduate of the Annapolis Naval
Academy, his rank now being first
lieutenant of marines. Capt. Harry Y.
d. Bootes, who was regimeutal quarter
master of the First Delaware Volun-
teers, is now in the quartermaster' s
department of the army, and he sailed
from San Francisco recently for Manila.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

Benjamin G. w. \. Butler Has n Mix-ur
With Trolley Cars.


Benjamin George Washington Frank.
lin Butler, colored, was pushing cart
across Market street between Fifth and
Sixth, Monday lmorning, when north
bound car and southbound car were
close yo the same point. As conse
quence the quarters became SO close
that had not both cars come to stop
one might have struck Benjamin
George Washington Franklin Buffers
cart, and the other might have struck
Benjamin George Washington Franklin
Buffers body.
The two cars stoppedlintil the colored
man extricated his cArt and self from
the danger point.
Butler is the man who came into
some prominence ON account of pro-
ceeding to have trustee appointed for
pension money which came TO him, it
being held that he was unable tc take
care of it himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

According to the records Of Secretary
Wieglesworth Of the Board of Health,
90 deaths, 80 births and II marriages
we're reported in the city during the
week ended at noon Saturday, while for
the same period last year u deaths, 81
births and 5 marriages were reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

Constable Windish has sold the effects
VI 1io James Birnie, awning maker, No.
N mo King street, on a claim for rent
me property was purchased by Thomas
=; Wilkinson, who has been associated
M Nun MT. Birnie for number Of years
M nas Wilkinson will carry on the bust
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

Frank b. Baldwin of Mill Greek hun
dred, who was injured by being struck
on the head by o board at Front and
Market streets Tuesday week, had re-
covered sufficiently Saturday to come to
Wilmington. He still has the wound
on his head protected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

James Everhardt, aged 10 years,
RRSa,therer in the works OF the Christiana
window Glass Co., was struck Monday
morning by a breaking roller, the end
u which cut his left leg below the hip,
seVering several arteries. A physician
stopped the flow OF blood and he was
S NJ to the Delaware Hospital in the
fhenix Ambulance. W H'f
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14
rno MEN AsPhYxlArRo.

New York, Dec. 1.-two men were
found asphyxiated by gas in shoe
repairing shop on Myrtle avenue, Brook
Ign, today, One Of them was the pro-
prietor, Wolf KATE. The other was his
brother in law.
The escape of gas is believed to have
been accidental.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

But what about the blood which the heart
must pump al the rate OF 70 times mtnutef II
the heart is 10 To sturdy and the nerves stroEg
saparilla makes sturdy hearts because IL makes
good blood. Isgyos TO men aud women strength,
confidence. courage and endurance
Hoods Pills are non-irritatng and the only
cathsrtic TO take with llood'z Sarsaparllla.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

MI The following officers were elected
S%onday by peIassre Lodge, Blother-
VSoa q Railroad Traipmen Master,
VIZ ". =. Hiekman; Vice Master, Charles
VA %altoq SasrstaFy, ]. g. Biee; Einan-
JoSn G II & BSnnsall Journal Agent,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

''Skepticism, its Cause and Cure" by
the Rt. Rev. Henry B. Whipple, ID.
d. "Winter Pictures,'' from James
Russell Luwell's 1.-The Vision Of Sir
Launfal;" "Weimar and Goethe" by
Hamilton W. Mabie; "a Visit to
Maurus Jokai, /" by Edward A. Steiner;
"A Duke, Castle and an English
County," by Edwin b. Ferguson;
Through Filipino Eyes," by Phelps
Whitmarsh, &c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

Lo 1dor, Eng, Bso ..l1.-Baron Pelz-
ance thames E!aisFed Wildel is dead,
He was born July 18th, 1916.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14

We cannot define it, but there seems to be
an aroma of loyen about every Young Indy
whose complexion has been bsaHt,hed by
Glern's SULPHUR Soap. '"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-14


Some fine illustrations from the scene
of the war in the Philippines appear
IN the December number of the Loco
motive Firemen's Magazine. There arc
also views from the scene of the con-
flict In South Africa, the gold regions
Of A laska and an interesting collection
of locomotives of various types and in
different conditions, including the one
wrecked at Exeter, Pa, on the 18th of
last May. But the pictures 40 not by
matter, which has been selected with o
view to entertaining and enlightening
n cosmopolitan community. While the
magazine is published in the interest
Of locomotive tiremen in particular and
railroad men in general, the portion of
the book devoted to technical subjects
is comparatively small, the major por-
tion containing store of information
about matters OF special interest to the
entire world at the present time. There
are several pages of reading matter for
women,
The 18th annual book number of the
Outlook, published this month, is of
special value to the people contem-
plating buying books for Christmas
presents. In addition to its large store
of information concerning books, it
contains q great deal of entertaining
ana enlightening discussion on current
topics, such as the wars new in pro-
gress, trusts. the death of Vice-P resi-
dent Hobart, American shipping, Chris
tian unity, slavery in the Sulu archi-
pelago, &C., and sundry contributed
articles, among which are biography
and History,n by Alfred Hcdder
Books and Art,f' by James Mac
Arthur; "a Group of Young Hlustra-
tors" by Ernest DIESEL NORTH 1.-THE
Magic Flute by Andre Theuristi
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Northern Neck.

Justice Joseph Sanford. Of Westmore-
land, has just heard evidence and rem
dered his decision in the case OF the
Commonwealth vs.. Romeo Harrison.
Jeff Jones, Thornton Nash (white),
Osborne Butler. Nelson Butler (colored),
charged with unlawful taking Of oys-
ters from the planting. grounds Of D.
W. and A. q. Allen, Horn Point
Flats. situated in Yeocomico river
in Westmorelsnd county. Accused
each fined $50 and costs. Appeal taken.
Three hundred persons were present
and great interest was manifested. The
tongmen are very much exercised
claiming that the grounds in question
are natural oyster rocks, and propose to
fight the matter to the bitter end. The
Aliens claim that the rocks were left
out in the Baylor survey" and that
having complied with the law, they
propose to protect their interests.
Prominent lawyers have been employed
and every point will be hotly contested.
The A. Booth Oyster Packing Com
pauy have recently completed, at a cost
of about So, 900, large and well-equip-
ped oyster shucking house at Windy
Point, Northumberland county, at pres
emit employing about 70 shuckers, and
expect to increase to 200.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Made A Mason At Sight.

An event so rare as to always attract
marked attention In the Masonic world
- the making of Mason "at sight "
In thu history Of Freemasonry in the
Old Dominion 1t has been done twice.
The first time was last year when the
Rev. DR.. Moses d Hoge was so honored'
The second was last Monday night
when Grand Master R T. W. Duke
Jr conferred the Entered Apprentice,
Fellow Craft and Master Mason degrees
ON DR.. Edmund Lee Woodward, whose
sudden decision TO go as medical
missionary to Shanghai, China, preclu'
ded his receiving the degrees In any
other manner. He was anxious before
going on his mission Of mercy to be-
come a member Of the great brotherhood
and after careful consideration OF the
matter Judge Duke dec ided to exercise
the prerogative.
The Grand Lodge was accordingly
convened and the most impressive ex'
ercises were witnessed by the small
gathering. DR.. Woodward spent several
days at his fathers home on Grove ave.
nue. and left, last night for San Francis
co. from which point he will sail very
soon for his post of duty. DR.. Wood
ward was born in Rich mond about 20
years ago and is the son Of Mr.. W. Minor
Woodward a postmaster Of Joppa Lodge
No. 40. Richmond Times
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Baled Hay, Mill Feed, Corr
W. |. BURRUSS.
Phone /.
Norfolk shuckers On a Strike.

Norfolk, Va. Oct. Flour hundred
shuckers from the packing houses OF
Ironmnnger Bros r H. Elliott q
Co.. Hemingway Packing Company
and W. J. Crosby & 90. are out on
strike, and the indications are that by
the end of the week their number will
be increased to !, 500, thereby necessi-
tating the closing Of all the large pack
ing establishments The packers say
the union shuckers have been attempt
ing to run the business to suit them
selves recently, and the employees de-
cided to submit to their arbitrary rul-
ing no longer Several union leaders
were discharged, and this caused them
to walk out. The packers will wait
until Monday, when they will require
all applicants for work to renounce the
union. Failing in this, the packers
will bring help here from Baltimore.
The packers, at meeting held to-
night. resolved to stand together. The
strikers are all colored The strike has
partially plralyzsd the oyster trade
here. About sl5, 600 weekly is paid out
now, and the lockout will effect 5000
people directly. Eorfolk's oyster trade
is worth 80, 900, 900 annually.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
KING GEORGE.
Death OF a Good Woman.
Correspondence Of The Free Lance. }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Edge Hill, Va, Oct. II, 100.
Blessed are the dead who die in the
Lord" may indeed be said Of Miss
Mamie Coakley. who after several
years of illness from that dread dis
ease. consumption, entered into rest
last Saturday morning at o'clock.
The deceased was the Oldest daughter
Of the late Mr. and Mrs William
Ooakley, Of this county, and was about
forty.six years old She was an I'M
selfish, devoted Christian, and up to
the time Of her illness her whole life
was spent in doing good, and in the
service of others, never thinking Of
self. In early girlhood she united with
Hanover Baptist Church, of which she
remained consistent member through
life. Tenderly her remains were laid
at rest in the old family burying
ground. at her former home. near
Alden, on Sunday afternoon in the
presence Of large concourse of relA-
tives and friends Rev Ii. II. Zones
spoke feelingly Of the noble life Of the
deceased, who was loved by all who
knew her best.
She is survived by two brothers. She
was sister-in-law Of Hon. 7. II.
Bevan, Of this county, and a cousin Of
Mr. Walter Il Oakley, recently super
intendent Of public instruction, of
King George
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL.
Baltimore Capitalists Have Invested
sl,coo,ooo With Prospects for Re-
turns
From the Baltimore Herald


a large purity Of prominent Balti.
more business men has left for Norfolk,
and will make tour Of inspection
through the greatly improved Dismal
swamp Canal, which extends FIR m
point on the Elizabeth river four miles
from Norfolk, 90 a place on the Pas
Qnotank river. near South Mills. y c.,
a distance Of about thirty miles
The rehabilitation Of this old water.
way. which was surveyed by George
Washington. and which had. until re-
Gently, been in very dilapidated con
ditiOn, is distinctively Baltimore en-
terprise For years the canal could be
used only to carry light local traffic,
but the development Of the lumber in
dustry in the region through which It
passed attracted the attention of the
capitalists, and a syndicate Of wealthy
Monumental City residents undertook
70 convert 1t into an adequately APP
pointed outlet for the large volume OF
wood products annually shipped from
Wilmington and the waters from Pam
Ito Sound This syndicate was headed
By Walter 3 Brooks, Jr. Alexander
Brown, and others. and it undertook
- widen the ditch from thirtytwo to
sixty feet, the depth being at the same
time increased uniformly to ten feet
The number Of looks have been reduced
and the summit level lowered. so as to
cut down the time consumed in traver-
sing the canal and lessen the expenses
OF operation.
From first to last about 81 $50, 600
has been expended on the improve
ments. and the waterway, it is conf
IDENTIFY believed, Will now become an
important artery Of trade for the Sec
ton between Elizabeth river and Pam
lico Sound This region is not only
rich in timber, but the cleared areas
yield large crops Of truck, fruits and
corn. which can reach paying markets
more quickly than heretofore.
1t is 10 be hoped that the earnings OF
the canal will come up to and exceed
expectations. The confidence OF the
investors in the future of the locality
deserves TO be rewarded
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
GATES MERCHANT.
A Pretty Church Marriage.

At 2 ;4j o'clock last night the Metho-
dist church, which had been prettily
decorated with potted plants and ever
green's, was the scene of a beautiful
marriage In the presence Of large
audience Of friends and relatives the
contracting parties, Miss Ella Balm
bridge Merchant popular young lady
of this city and daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. r. B. Merchant. and Mr.. Brawner
Gates, a well known and highly esteem.
ed young man with the R., f. 81 p. r
r., at Richmond. were impressively
united in wedlock by the pastor. Rev.
]. F. Stump
The bride was gowned in gray broad
cloth, with hat and gloves TO match.
Miss Bertha r. Merchant. sister Of the
bride. in white silk, pearl ornaments,
was maid of honor, and Mr.. Sidney
Gates, brother of the groom, Of Rich
mond, best man. The ribbon holders
were little Miss Jeanette Stearns and
Master James Keene. The bridesmaids
were Misses Hope Gates, Of Richmond !;
Maud Wills, of Washington Madge
aud Wilmer Wheeler and Ida Wooding,
of this city. They were attired in
white silk. ribbon trimmings, and car
ried bouquets of pink and white carna-
tions. The groomsmen were Messrs.
M. l. Peatross and u. r. Coleman, Of
Richmond; E G. Bell. j. I. Donahoe
and W. II. Merchant, Of this city.
The presents were numerous, costly
and useful.
A reception at the home OF the bride 8
parents followed the ceremony, after
which Mr.. and Mrs Gates left for a
two weeks tour North.
Among those in attendance from a
distance were Mrs. Ernest Brawner
Mrs. Martha King, Mrs. Emory Nash
and Elwood King. of Prince William
county Miss Matte Collins. of Caro-.
line Mrs. Mamie Hays. of Essex; Mr..
and Mrs. d. s. Oates, Mrs. ]. W.
Weaver, Misses Pattie Farmer, Ellen
Weaver, Lee Inman, Capt aud Mrs
Morgan K. Mills, of Richmond; Opt
Robert McLane and Mr.. Kyle King, of
Washington.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Mrs. Mary S. Letcher Dead.

Lexington. Va, Oct 17.-Mrs Mary
s. Letcher, widow Of Honest" John
Letcher, who was Virginia's Governor
from 1860 to 1864, died this morning at
4 80 O'Clock. Mrs. Letnher took a VIC
lent cold about year ago, from the
effects of which she never recovered.
She was a daughter Of DR.. Reuben
Holt, of Augusta county, and had re-
sided here the most of her lifetime.
Four years were spent with her hus-
band while Governor. in Richmond.
The most exciting episode Of her life
was when she, with her family Of
small children, was given three min
utes to leave her house, which was
fred by orders Of the Federal general,
David Hunter, not even being allowed
to take out their clothes. Her age was
n years She is survived by seven
children-Mrs James A. Harrison, wife
of Prof. Jas. A. Harrison, University
of Virginia; Judge s. Houston Letcher,
Thirteenth Virginia Circuit Dol John
D Letcher State University Of Ore
gou Mrs Robert j. Shovel, Berlin,
Md Misses Virginia and Fannie
Letcher, and Hon. Greenlee d Letcher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Virginia Postal Receipts.

The Postoffice Department'sre report for
the fiscal year ending June 3Oth last
shows that Virginia has a total OF re-
ceipts amounting to 1903. 1873 "a against
1888 800 30 the year previous. Dat Of
this sum, Richmond is credited with
$3.50 .542. 56; Staunton with 1888 81
Alexandria with $50, O66 80; Hampton
with 81, Sl9 % Fort Monroe with Gill;
s51. 80; Fredericksburg with Sll, 0O3. 81,
and Lynchburg with s4S. 4S5. "a. Alex
andria and Lynchburg are the only
Virginia cities named which have fail
ed to equal last years records. Alex.
audria received $50, 1853. 30 and Lynch
burg $40. Ola 50 during the year ending
June 30. 1898.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
For Over Pity Years

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best re medy for Diarrhoea. 1
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing syrnp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Death of a Promising Young Man.

A telegram was received here yester-
day announcing the death that morn
ing at Lexington. Va, Of r. B Le-
moline. a student of the V. III. / from
Emmerton. Richmond county, who had
previously been reported dangerously
i'll with typhoid fever. DR.. NJ. O.
Hall left here for Lexington in time
to reach his bedside before ne died.
The remains will arrive here today.
Young Lemoine was a nephew OF Mrs.
N. o. Hall. Mrs s. s. Bradford and
Mrs ]. Stansbury Wallace. Of tbs
city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
AMERICAN MECHANICS.
Session OF the state Council OF the Junior
order

The fifteenth annual convention Of
the State Council Of the Junior Order
of United American Mechanics" con-
vened at Cape Charles Tuesday morn
ing in the Council Chamber of Cape
Charles Council, No. 1903. The oonven-
ton was called to order by David Bot
tom, Of Richmond. State Councillor
Mr. John W. Carroll acting Mayor
delivered the address Of welcome on
the part Of the town, and 1t was re.
sponded to by State Secretary Thomas
b Ivey, Of Petersburg, after which
the convention went into secret SEES
sion.
The reports Of State Councillor and
State Secretary and Treasurer were
read and adopted The reports showed
a rapid growth Of the order. Nineteen
new councils have been organized since
the Alexandria convention, with 1916
new members All Of the State officers
of the order are in attendance. one
hundred and forty-twO delegates, rep
resenting the l42 councils in the State
OF Virginia. responded when the con-
vention convened
National Representative Pearley is
also in attendance
Messrs John L Brooks and VIM
jenkins are the representatives. from
Stonewall Council, Of this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Shortage In the Bean Crop.
The Baltimore Sun says:

The Baltimore Sun says:
Baltimore dealers have received adj
vices concerning a shortage in the crop
OF beans.
The purchases Of the old crop OF beans
by the Government during the Spanish
war cleaned up large share OF the
holdings in the East. and also In Can
ada. The activity Of buyers is believed
to be stimulated by the short crop re-
ports in the West, and speculation has
largely developed through these re-
ports.
The 1899 crop. it is said, in spite OF
a larger area planted, will not exceed
2. 700, 900 bushels. against 200. DOC
bushels last year. Owing to the drought
in New York State and in Maine the
crops there will not be as large Of
usual.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-19
Death Of Mrs. W. N. Timberlake.

Mrs W. N. Timberlake died Tuesday
at her home near Charlottesville, in
this county, of consumption. aged 81
years. She was well known and had
many friends A husband and three
children survive her. Funeral took
place yesterday afternoon from her late
home. Rev. ". d Smith conducting
the service