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Evening journal., 1899-09-26
MIxEp THE REpFoRps.

A recent article in the New York
Sun pointed out in an interesting way
that century before William McKin-
ley became president Of the United
States, the chief executive of the State
Of Delaware was known as the presi-
dent, and that the person who first ill-
ed that Office was one John McKinly
This was fact, under the first Consti-
tuition Of Delaware, adopted in 1776
the chief executive Of the state was
called president, and such continued tc
be the case until the amended Consti-
tuition of 1792came into force, when the
title Of governor was given to that Of
fcer. Prior to 1892 the executive was
elected by the General Assembly Of the
state, after that date the election was
left to the people, and the first execu-
i've elected by the people and called
the governor was Joshua Clayton, anC
not Cunning Bedford, as stated in the
article in the Sun. Joshua Clayton was
first elected president by the Genera
Assembly in 1889 under the first Con
stitution, and served as such for Q
term OF nearly four years, being elect
ed governor by the pesple in 1898 ant
serving as governor until 1876. He was
afterwards elected to the United
States Senate.
The Cunning Bedford who became
governor Of Delaware in 1886 was no
the Cunning Bedford who is buried il
the First Presbyterian churchyard il
this city. Governor Bedford is burie'
at New Castle. II is Cunning Bedford
Jr., a cousin of Governor Bedford
whose monument stands just north o
the First Presbyterian Church ant
close to Market street. Cunning Bed
ford. Jr.. was the first United State
district Judge for the District Of Della
ware, having been appointed by Presi
dent George Washington in 1889, ant
serving until his death in 1918. Their
is much confusion in the public minl
as to the two Cunning Bsdfords. The
were cousins. The governor was bori
in 1880. and died in 1897. The judg
was born in 1747 and died in 1918. Bot
we're OF nne ability and we're honore
by the people Of Delaware in bein
called to high official station but it
dssirable that their several record
should be kept separate and dlstinc
Henry c. Conrad, in a sketch read b
him few months ago before the His
torical Society on Judge Bedfor,
pointed out clearly the records Of tn
two Bedfords. so that there need /
no excuse in the future for confusin
the one with the other.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

ing his brother, J. H. Hoffecker, Jr., in
this city.
Stephen r. Choate has returned to
this city from a two weeks visit to
baltimore and other Maryland points.
Rev. Percival c. Pyle. rector OF Grace
p. f. Church, Jersey City, is visiting
his father, City Auditor Isaac G. Pyle.
Miss Lylian Mae Pfeffer is paying
relatives in Betterton, Crumpton and
Templesville, Md, three weeks visit.
William T. Lyman has gone to New
York for a short stay.
Victor H. Bacon has returned from
visit to relatives in Baltimore county
Md.
Frank A. McCloskey, of the Depart
ment of Elections, has returned from
Brooklyn, n. Y, where he has been
visiting William II. Todd, assistant SUI
perintendent of Erie Basin.
James G. Knowles is home from At
lantic City.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
ITS CHARTER THREATENED
COUNSEL BRINGS SUIT AGAINST
CRESCENT PIPE LINE COMPANY,
CLAIMING A T'RIrcT

OOO4NDAAl< DIAlN0O Gull A0AlNOl l.
CRESCENT PIPE LINE COMPANY,
CLAIMING A TRUST.
West Chester, Sept. 25.-The charter
Of the Crescent Pipe Line Company is
threatened. A petition has been filed
with the general asking for
quo. warranto proceedings against the
company to have it's charter forfeited.
The allegation is that while the Cres-
cent Company was chartered in Penn
sylvania it has, contrary to law, moved
its chief office and officers to New
York city, and that it is owned by the
Standard Oil Company and others, con-
trary to the policy of the law.
Counsel has Just returned from Har-
risburg, where he appeared before At
torney-General EllSin and argued the
case. Some time ago, it is said, Mr.
Harris had suit against the Crescent
Company, and alleges that he had much
difficulty in securing the service Of the
summons. He declares that the COM
pany is in a trust, which was largely
responsible for the advance in the
price Of coal oil. and that the Standard
Oil Company has been paying the
Crescent's taxes from the New Yorl
office.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

Philadelphia has an abominable
water supply. This is universally rec
ognized. Schuylzill river water is so
polluted that it is wholly unfit and un-
safe 10 drink, and yet for many years
the people have been compelled to sub
NIT to the character Of the supply be-
cause no practical plan was proposed.
Finally the conditions became so men
acing that something had to be done
and several water experts were en-
ployed TO look over the field and decid,
what was best to be done. No new
supply OF water being available. they
decided that the only thing to do wal
10 continue the use of Schuylkil
water, but to purify it by filtration
The estimated cost was 1000 900. AM
it is with this expensive proposition
that City Councils are now dealing
Those who believe in economy abov
all things are opposing such an increas
OF the citys debt Others fear tina
the contract viii become a Job" OF 81
gantic proportions with substantia
rake-ofi for politicians. but the rea
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Crosby & Hill.
COS, GOT and 6OS Market St.

Do not often mention do
mestic goods, but we hold
them at such low prices that
it would be a wilful neglect
not to look up our prices
when in want or even for the
future; not a shadow of a
doubt, but you can save 2s
per cent. on all domestics YOU
buy from us for the next six
months. We have them in
stock bought before the rise
and you get the benefit. You
can buy them less from lis
to-day than if you went to the
mill, where they are manu-
factured and bought them in
large quantities.
For Wednesday we will sell
you
80 in wide, Hill bleached muslin for
5%c. yard.
S6 in. wide Fruit bleached muslin for
&c. a yard.
S6 in. wide Lonsdale bIeached muslin
for &C. yard.
80 in. wide Appleton A Brown muslin
for sc. a yard.
40 in. unbleached muslin at &c. yard.
Slx9O in. unbleached sheeting for 121sc.
! q ward
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Crosby & Hill.
rIaHrINa OVER THE 1AuRApA.

Former United States District Attor-
ney Lewis c. Vandegrift, special attor-
ney for the Federal Government, and
II. II. Ward and Andrew G. Gray, at
torneys for the appellant, are before
the United States Court of Appeals in
Philadelphia to-day arguing the appeal
case OF the steamship Laurada VS.. the
United States. II will be remembered
that the Laurada was seized for flli-
clustering during the Cuban revolution
and the case went against her in the
Circuit Court here. An appeal was
taken, and it is on that appeal that the
present argument Is based.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

United States Senator Wellington
has carried out the threat embodied in
his letter to Governor Lowndes. He
has resigned the chairmanship Of the
Republican State Central Committee OF
Maryland. and it will now be interest
ing to note in what proportions the
two factions will line up. not merely at
the meeting Of the State Central Com
mittee, but also at the primary and
general elections. Both Senator Well
ington and Governor Lowndes are men
Of determined character, and the for
mer feels that he has been most out
rageously treated by the latter. Il viii
be war to the knife. and knife to tn,
hilt' between the two men from nov
until the supremacy Of one or the othe
has been firmly established, or unit
the party retires both and selects
new leader.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
WHEN KNIGHTS MEETS KNIGHT.

A delegation of prominent knights of
Pythias visited Talleyville Lodge, No.
19,at Talleyville, last night. They We're
Deputy Grand Chancellor e. L. Beeson,
Past Grand Chancellor owen w. Ever
EFT, Grand Vice Chancellor Cha.iss H.
Simmons and Past Chancellor Frank
Woelley. They conferred the second
and third ranks on one candidate. Az
terwards a district meeting was held.
Among the lodges represented were
Morning Star Lodge, of Grubbs Cor
ner; Bethel Lodge, of Booths Corner,
and Upland Lodge, of Upland. There
was a good turnout and much Pythian
enthusiasm was manifested.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
IA CnntIona Chlld.

A downtown resident who has a
bright little daughter told an anecdote
which he thought showed great caution
and a certain force of character. While
out taking a walk the precocious child
and her father encountered big ST.
Bernard dog promenading beside its
owner. The little one evinced a strong
desire to pat the dog as she passed, but
evidently changed her mind. When
they had passed the little one said to
her astonished father: "Say, papa,
won't yen pat that dogP want to see
II he bites.r-Philadelphia Record.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
HoMls rIIIs7

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known f. j.
Cheney for the last IS years. and believe
him perfectly honorable IN all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any Obligations made BY their arm
Toledo. o.
Waiding, Klnnan & Marvin. wholesale
Druggists Toledo. o.
Halls Cafarrh Cure Is taken Internally.
acting directly upon thu blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. TESTIMONIALS
sent free. Price I5c. per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
ONE FARE ROUND TRIP TO PORT
LAND. SEATTLE AND TACOMA,

Via the Chicago & Northwestern R'y,
October 12 to IS, limited to return until
November 16, 1899, inclusive. Persons
selecting this popular route are affsrd-
ed the quickest time, grandest scenery,
perfect service and variable routes. For
rates and full particulars inquire OF
your nearest ticket agent or address H.
w. Beyers COL Chestnut street, Phila-
delphia. Pa.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

When the State Sentinel alleges that
the editors OF the Regular Republican
newspapers speak only for themselves
and reflect the opinion Of no consider
able following it knowingly makes O
misstatement Of fact. There are in Del
aware several thousand Republicans
who will never follow the leadership
of j. Edward Addicks or submit to his
domination Of their party. These are
the Regular Republicans, and the sew
eral newspapers in question voice theiI
sentiments. It is wholly useless for the
State Sentinel or any other Addicki
organ to endeavor to convince the peo'
pie that the opposition to the gas mar
is either unorganized OF impotent
They know that it exists, and is suffi
ciently strong to prevent him from
ever realizing his one great ambition
Of occupying a seat in the United statei
Senate.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
A WORD OF FAREWELL

To-day ! sever my connection with
the Evening Journal TO take a position
on the staff OF the New York Press.
During the eight years OF service on
this paper / have been the recipient
Of thousands Of favors from persons
all over the state Being unable to see
all Of them personally 1 take this op-
portunity to thank them for their good
offices and to say goodbye. / especially
thank the bench and bar OF the state
the members of the General Assembly
the state, county and city officials. the
leaders OF the several political parties
the business men and my newspaper
colleagues. with whom my work has
thrown me in close touch during the
period OF my residence in Wilmington
I shall hold all OF them in grateful re.
membrance In my new field OF work
and find inspiration in their goot
wishes and words of announcement.
Yours very truly,
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

friends Of purer water take a more lib
eral view Of the matter, and the proba-
bilities are that an ordinance carry
ing with it the loan will be passed by
both branches OF Councils.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
A FAREWELL REcEPTION.

Miss Myrtle Allen, who has resided
in this city for about three years, will
return to her former home, at Spring
field, Ohio, tomorrow. During her
residence in Wilmington Miss Allen
has, by her genial disposition, gained a
larse circle OF friends, who regret her
departure. A farewell reception was
given in her honor last night by Miss
Mira Rhoads, at the latter's home, No
1902 West Fourteenth street, which
was attended by a number OF Miss Al
lens friends. The time was pleasantly
spent in various games, singing and
social conversation, and later in the
evening the company repaired to the
dining room, where refreshments were
served.
Those present were: Miss Myrtle
Allen, Miss Mira Rhoads, Miss Sue
Dickinson, Miss Eta McCulloch, Miss
Mayme Griffith, Miss Viola Johnson
Miss EstelIe Dance. Miss Georgia jew
ell, Miss Nellie Osmond, l. P
Rhoads, Charles Stevenson, Harry
Overdeer, George Black, Willis Over
deer, William White. James Rhoads
Frank White, Harry Hendis and George
T.. King.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
cuBAN 1AND pRoJEcT.

A charter for the Santa Clara I'M
provement Company, which will de-
velop land in Cuba, has been secured
from Secretary Of State Hughes by the
Delaware Trust Company. The capital
stock is 100000, all common. Edward
M. Colford and Claude " Coiford, OF
Washington, and Jackson H. Rawl-
ston, of Hyattsville, Md, are the ineor-
pOratOrs
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

The sympathy OF the people Of Del
aware goes out TO Captain sigsbee, who
was commander Of the Inflated Maine
for the loss Of his daughter. Miss
Eleanor sigsbee. who died at Rehoboth
yesterday. She had been in Delaware
but two weeks. and, while not general.
ly known TO the people Of the state
was honored and esteemed for her dis
tinguished father, whose terrible ex
perience in the harbor OF Havana mad,
him known the world over.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
GEORGE CARTER.
ATTENDED A DANCE.

Misses Jennie and Florence Pierson.
OF kennett Square, gave a delightful
dance on Saturday evening which was
attended by many young people from
that neighborhood and distant points.
Those present from Wilmington and
vicinity We're Miss Averid Crossan.
Miss Groves, Francis Walker: Miss
Mary buckingham. Pleasant Hill: Mis-,
Clara Guest, Marshallton; Miss Mabel
CrOssan, Falkland.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
INoUIRTNG ABOUT DEAD MAN.

Chief Dolan yesterday received a let
ter from ]. l.. Weldin, of Downingtown,
Pa, asking information concerning
Frank McCloskey, who died in that
place recently. McCloskey was a coach
painter and learned his trade at Jones
Guthrie & Co.'S factory, in this city.
Chief Dolan knows nothing of the
man.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

Havana is being rapidly American
lied. A general strike is expected
there to-day, the unions going out to
reinforce the strike Of the masons, car
penters and laundrymen.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
FARMER CASsEDAY's SUDDEN
DEATH

Swedesboro, Sept. 26.-Lippincott
Casseday dropped dead as he was leav-
ing the supper table on Saturday even
ing Mr. Casseday was one Of the
county's oldest farmers and highly
respected citizen. Coroner Gaskill gave
a verdict Of death from heart failure.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Monteith Jackson were
among the visitors TO the Philadelphia
Exposition on Saturday night.
Miss Elizabeth Hellings has been
visiting in West Chester.
John Savin HoHecker, a prominent
member Of the New York bar, is visit.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Special

On Wednesday at 3 o'clock
we will sell a black cheviot
SO in. wide, all pure wool and
dyed in the wool and no loss
of color, a 75c black cheviot
at 55c a yard, at 3 o'clock
only. None but the most de-
sirable fabrics offered at these
special sales.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Sewing Machines

Well, come look at it, exam
inc it, you will know a good
machine when you see it; if
you have never used one
bring an expert, it will stand
any test, 3 the price of
others.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
n1vRRsroN non REPuBLICANs.

DIVERSION FOR REPUBLICANS.
For the diversion Of the East Side
Republican Association members. a
phonograph concert was held at the
clubhouse last evening. On Monday
evening a smoker will be held at the
same place.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

Owing to small attendance. there
was nothing done at the meeting of
the Phoenix Fire Company held last
Sunday relative to the trip TO Reading
on October Is next.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

Hopse Blankets. Robes, Harness,
Trunks, etc, at Yerger's, IL East Third
street. See our stock and price them
before you bid on auction goods. You
will be astOnished.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT.
Harvesters' Mission. Front and JEFF
ferson streets. will hold a special
prayer and song service this evening at
.745, led by Mrs. Charles Gooding.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Various Matters of Interest
to Wilmington People.

All communications intended for inser-
tion In this column should be addressed to
Society Editor, care OF the Evening Jour
bal. Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
RnRINsnN-pvIr

Miss Martha f. Robinson and vii.
liam II. Pyle will be married on Wed.
nesday evening at o'clock at theil
future home, on West Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
RARN AND coNTENTs pEsTRoYEn

A barn on the Tasker farm, about a
mile from New Castle, on the Newport
road, was destroyed by fire this morn
ing. 1t was owned by the DuPonts
and tenanted by Thomas Clark. One
horse, two heiffers and a large quantity
of hay were also consumed. The loss is
covered by insurance.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

A young Englishwoman, Miss L. NJ.
Coote, fired by the success of the
three world famed cyclists. Foster
Frazer, Lunn and Lowe. will start from
St. Paul Cathedral on the morning OF
September 26, on a cycling tour around
the world.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

Americans need not be dismayed by
the capture Of the American gunboat
Urdaneta in the Orani river by the
Filipinos. We cannot expect to have
everything our own way in such pro-
longed and difficult struggle as that
upon which we have entered, and the
oss OF a secondhand gunboat and nine
men is a mere nothing to what we
shall endure before the islands are fl
nally subjugated No matter how
Americans may be divided in opinion
regarding the wisdom Of President Nc
Kinley's policy in the Philippines, W.
believe that all are agreed that how
ever expensive it may be, there can b'
but one outcome Of the struggle-th'
supremacy OF American arms and the
firm establishment OF American au-
lhority.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26

A company Of twenty-five bridge
builders from the works of the Penn
sylvania Steel Company, at Steelton,
Pa, are on their way to Rangoon,
Burma, where they are to build steel
viaduct across the Gotkeik gorge.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
COAL. WOOD AND GRAIN.

Fl. II. Sergeant. Coal and Wood office,
seventh and King. DelmarYla phone 54s.
Recleaned Oats, Hay and Straw.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Percales

1900 yards full yard wide,
dark ground work, neat pat
tern percales, newestprinting
of this season, reduced from
Ioc to sc a yard.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Lace Curtains

More than "a Of that lot Of
lace curtains sold on Satur-
day. You will do well to have
as many pair as you can use.
Will be sold on Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Crochet Spreads

100 white crochet spreads
marseilles patterns, reduced
from SIPS to 75c.
Evening journal., 1899-09-26
Dress Goods

Plaids that are the latest, at 25c. a
yard.
Plaids that are the newest at S7kc.
yard.
Plaids that are the richest, at Soc a
yard.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
The Good, Great Man.

How seldom, friend, a good, great man in' herits Honor and wealth, with all his worth and pains. It seems a story from the world of spirits, When any man obtains that which he merits, Or any merits that which he obtains. For shame, my friend; renounce this idle strain. What wouldst thou have a good, great man yobtain2 Wealth, title, dignity, golden chain, slain2 Goodness and greatness are not means, but ends. Hath he not always treasures, always friends, The great, good man? Three treasures-love,
 and light,
 And calm thoughts, equable as infants
 breath; And three fast friends, more sure than day or
 night
 Himself, his Maker, and the angel Deatb.
 Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

The office of the Norths Adams Even- ing Herald was destroyed by fire on Sur day night. Loss S6000; insured.
 There is trouble ahead for Hancock post, G. A. R., of Dalton. One of the artic es of the constitution of the or gauization is that no post shall take part in political parade in uniform. The con titution also forbids the carrying of the post colors in political parade. At he Dalton celebration iu honor of the election of Hou. w. NJ. Crane. governor of ths state, Hancock post turned out and took it's place in the line of march. The post carried its colors. This breach in the constitution of the post has come to the attention of the aide camp of the department commanders staff and he will appear at the regular meeting of the Dalton post next Mon day evening and ask for reasons why the post shall not surrender it's charter. -Pittsield Journal.
 James Basinett, 55, died at his home in South Lee on Saturday from the ef- fects of falling down stairs at the United States Hotel in Pittsfeld few days be- fore. He was most respected resident of South Lee and is survived by wid. ow and four children.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
U. $. Hotel Closed,

The United States Hctel in Hartford has closed it's doors, and Landlord David A. Rood. who is 82 years old, has filed voluntary petition in insolvency MT Rood's, son, Arthur W. Rood, has been the manager of the hotel of late years but business has been bad for the past three years. David A. Rood was born in Sheffield, Mass, and first en- tered the hotel business at New Hart ford when 26 years old. He went to Hartford in 1847. The United States was the second oldest hotel in Hartford the American House being the oldest. The Estates" building and location are owned ty James J. Goodwin and the hotel will be reopened.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
DIED

VANHovENBURaH-At Amenia. N. r., November 4, Mrs Catherine VanHov- enburgh, aged S1.
 HEwETT-At Torringtop, Nov. 4. Benia. min Hewitt, formerly of Winsted. BAssETT-At Afford. Nov. II, Edwin A. Bsssett, aged 90.
 WELLs-KIllcd at North Kent, Nov. 8, Horace Wells, aged IA years. SKNNER-At Winsted, Nov 14, Caro- line Elizabeth Taylor, aged 56 years, wife of Col. Jeffrey Skinner of the 18th Regiment Conn. Vols. and Sec ond Conn. H. A. Funeral at the family residence in Winsted on Fri day at p. n.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
POINTERS.

Wood wanted. See alv.
 Eight dollars ton for rye straw. See adv.
 Hatch X Dewey's adv. tells you all about the McMillan pant.
 Are you prepared for the cold weather. See Hswley's adv.
 You need more bodclothes to make you cheerful. See Jackson, Eggleston & Co.'S new adv.
 Cloaks. suits. capes and furs are sell ing rapidly at the prices offered by the Berkshire Store. See adv.
 Benjamin of Winsted has line of blankets and robes at prices that " i'll pay you to take a half a dar off and visit his repository. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1899-11-16
Study Your Time Card.

When it is noon here, elucidates an exchange, it is 7.30 p. m. in the Trans. vaal. The war dispatches from South Africa are sont up the east cost to Aden at the foot of the Red Sea, thence to Cairo along tho Suez Canal, by cable through the Mediterranean to France, by land to Hayre, across the English channel to London, across England, Wales and Ireland to Canso, Nova Sec tia, thence by another submarine cable to New York City. The distance trav- eled by Transvaal dispatches is over 12. 900 miles, or almost half the circum- ference of the globe. New Haven Pal ladium.