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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
ohlnese.Japapese understanaing.

Cofrespondence OF The AssocIhted Press.
Shanghai, China, Nov. 25.-An adj
ditional indication of the secret under
standing which has recently been
arrived at between China and Japan
is seen in the honors lately conferred
on Yauo Fumio, who has resigned his
post as japanese minister at Pekin, in
order, it is said, to take the post of
foreign adviser to the imperial Chinese
government The Empress Dowager
has conferred on Yano / umio the order
of the Double Dragon of the first class.
This gives him a Chinese rank equal
to that of the highest viceroy. He left
as for Toxic. it is added, forspecial
instructions from the Japanese govern
ment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
HAD TEMPESTUoUS VOYAGE
Trip of Transport Sikh From
Manila to San Francisco.
ONE OF THE STORMIEST EVER HAD
She Was Badly Damaged by
Waves and Wind.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
San Francisco, CAL, Dec. 20.-After
a most tempestuous voyage across the
Pacific, the United States transport
Sikh arrived here today, three days
overdue. The trip from Manila was
one of the stormiest ever encountered
by the Sikh. She came into Fort badly
battered by the waves and wind On
December 9Th, the boat was struck by
storm that continued to rage for
many days. The gale tore the funnel
loose, broke the cables that support
the aftermast, and the foremost was
half torn from its stays As last
resort, the Sikh was headed into the
wind for safety. For "A hours, the
ship lay helpless, with the engines
going at half speed without gaining a
mile. At last, the funnel was made
fast during, the gallo, being secured by
guy ropes. The masts were made fast
in the same manner, and the vessel
made her way to port.
By the transport Rio Janeiro, were
received the first details of the recent
Filipino attack on the Cavite navy
yard. The insurgents planned an attack
on Fort Rice, and under cover of this,
which they thought would draw all the
American troops to that point, they
proposed to steal over from Cavite
Viejo in fleet and capture the navy
yard and arsenal. Everything pro.
ceeded as Planned, and the rebels, in
some small boats, were only little
way from shore when they encountered
danger from an unexpected quarter.
The searchlight of the gunboat Fetrel
beamed upon them. Then, well-aimed
shots from the Petrol caused the rebels
to turn about in hot haste, and the
instructors padded desperately to
reach shore. One six-pounder shell
fiom the Petrol struck an insurgent
boat amidships, knocked it to splinters.
aud killed every rebel on board. The
others were beached near the mouth OF
creek, and the Filipinos scattered
inland.
From q trustworthy source, il was
learned that the two companies OF
Montana volunteers who came back
from Manila on the transport Zealandia
brought back with them S150,000 in
gold and Mexican silver. This treasure
was first discovered by two men at
Caloocan. They were the first to enter
the Filipino town, which was very
rich. They entered mansion, but
found the place deserted. In the
garden, they saw traces of earth
having been recently disturbed. Dig
ging down, they discovered a chest
which contained thousands of dollars
in gold coin. The men who found the
gold treasure took all they could carry.
Then, they uncovered large chest full
of Mexican dollars.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
pEErIFlcArEs or INCORPORATION.

Dover, Dec. 10. The following COM
panies filed their certificates of incor-
poration here yesterday afternoon:
The American Fibre aud Fuel Co. of
New York; capital stock, $50, 900.
The American Chemical Fire Pail
Go. of Philadelphia; capital stock,
SlO0,000
Dover, Dec. 15.-The following COM
panies filed their certificates of incor-
poration here this morning:
The Brock Commercial Agency of
New York; capital stock, 5000, 900.
The American Tropical Planting Co.
OF Philadelphia; capital stock, $50, 600.
The Montana Investment Co. of
Boston; capital stock, $40, GOO.
Dover, Dec. 16. The following COM
panies filed their certificates of incur
poratiop here today:
The Silver King Gold Mining Go. of
Spokane, Washington capital stock,
$500, 900.
The John Cassidy Co. of Brooklyn,
n. T., general printing; capital stock,
S125,000
Dover, Dec 90. The following com
panies filed their certificates OF inoor-
porstion here yesterday afternoon:
The Fruit Oil Co., hardware dealers,
of Sharon, Pa. ; capital stock, 800. 600.
The Hamilton Mining and Milling
Co. of Pittsfield, Mass. capital stock,
100000.
The Western Engineering and Con-
strnction Co. of New York; capital
stock, 500, 600.
The o. w. Lord Piano Co. of Boston
capital stock. 800, 900.
Dover, Dec. 20.-The following COM
panies filed their certificates of inoor-
poration here today:
The Patent Display Cabinet Co. Of
Philadelphia; capital stock, 100000.
The Algonea Mining Co. of New
Jersey, New York and Canada; capital
stock, 100000.
The independent Lumber Co. of New
York; caIital stock, S25, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
HE LOST IN SPECULATION
Suicide of Capt. Louis Schnee-
berger, Cashier at the BaIti-
more PostoffiGe.
He SHOT HIMSELF IN THE HEAD
His Accounts at the, Postoffice
Have Been Examined, and
1t Is Said That Every
thing is Straig
AssocIatea Press nlspa.aa By speclal wires.

Associated Press nlspatch By Special Wires.
Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 90. : Capt.
Louis Schneeberger, cashier at the
Baltimore postofiioe, committed suicide
this morning, by shooting himself in
tho head, at his homo, on Fremont
avenue.
An examination of his accounts al
tho postofiice has been made under the
direction of Postmaster Warfeld. and
it is said that everything is perfectly
straight. Unfortunate speculation is
said to have caused the suicide.
Capt. Schneeberger was So years old,
married and the father of five children,
most of whom are grown. The dead
man was an enthusiastic lover of base.
of the national gamo in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

At meeting Of the managers of the
Associated Charities tuesday evening ii
was decided to give the usual baskets
Of Chr istmas gifts to deserving POOR
families tomorrow afternoon. Con-
tributions of toys, books and pro-
visions ale therefore solicited from the
people of Wilmington. They can be
LETT at the rooms OF the association, No.
w West street, up to noon of tomorrow,
That afternoon they will be distributed
IN the usual way.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
CONTENTION NAH BURNED.


Associated Press Dispatch By sDeclsl Wires.
Syracuse, N. Y, Dec. 20.-The
Alhambra, the famous convention hall
Of Syracuse, was destroyed by fro
carly today.
The flames also threatened to destroy
ST. Johns Roman Catholic Cathedral,
which was saved after heroic efforts by
the tiremen.
The loss amounts to csc, 200.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
TIE KENTUrKY CONTESTS.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires,
Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 90 Though
notices of contest have been prepared
against Gov. Taylor and Lieut.. Gov.
Marshall, they probably will not be
served until Friday.
The delay is said to have been
planned in order to prevent taking
the Legislature, the Goebel people pre-
ferring to have the whole proceedings
conducted by the contest committee OF
the Legislature, instead of IN part
before the court examiners, and later
by the contest committee. o..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Philadelphia, Dec. 20.--Wheat, steady: No.
Pennsylvania red In export elevator. 7la72c.;
No. red spot In export elevator, 70ailc.
Corn. steady; No for local uaae, sSc.
Oats. firm; No. white clipped. 3l9 4a8ec.; No.
white do. 301 Sa3lc.t No. mixed, do, ay1 430c.
Bran. steady; winter in bulk and spring in
sacks, Sl7.00alT.5G.
Butter, firm; fancy Western creamery, &c;
do. prints, CSC.
Eggs, firm: fresh nearby, a1c.: do. Western,
2ic.; do. southwestern, lgc.: do. southern, lSc.
kehned sugars unchanged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

A Christmas present in the shape of
a monkey was received Tuesday by
Detective william t. Jones Of tho
philadelphia. Wilmington 4 Baltimore
Railroad Co. The animal, which is
apparently young one, was sent by
Pilot George Lubker, from Lewes. The
pilot obtained it from vessel which
had come from South America. Yes
terday the monkey seemed to be per-
fectly satisfied with its quarters. 1t
has been named Simon IN honor OF one
of the porters at the station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
FIFTEEN MINERS ENTOMBED.

Kingston, N. Y, Dec. ia cave
in occurred in the cement mines of the
New York & Rosendale cement works,
at Rosendale. this morning.
Fifteen miners are reported to be
buried.
Later--All the men have been rescued
from the pline.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
SUBSTITUTE FINANCIAL BILL.

Washington, Dec. 9.--The Senate
committee on finance, today, authorized
Senator Aldrich to report the, Senate
Financial bill as a substitute for the
House bill after the House bill is re-
ceived from that body, the report to BIZ
made before the adjournment for the
holidays.
Senator Aldrich notified the COM
mittee of his purpose to cnll up tho
bill in the Senate on January 4th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Patrick Fahey has about completed
the quarrying for stcne at the Thatcher
quarry or the foundations of the new
ssridgs,, which will replace the old old
Brandy Mr.. Fahey proposes to
begin work on the construction OF the
bridge early next year. He received
the contract last summer, but the work
has been delayed, the Levy Court
having failed to make special appro-
priation for the $25, 600, which the
bridge is to cost.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Delaware Lodge, Shield OF Honor,
Senior Master, John A. Sutton
Worthy Master, Carlisle s. Baker
Junior Master, Louis q. Weidenmann
Recording Secretary, Char les I. Martin
Financial Secretary, George W. Sands
Treasurer, Thomas A. Comegys; Chap.
lain, George NJ. Horn; Conductor,
Andrew NJ. Coins; Representative tc
Grand Lodge, Isaac L. Wright; alter
nate, John e. Fisher; trustee for three
years, Theodore W. beats.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
DEArA or .M4RY BARRETT.


Associated Press Dispatcr by Spe,ial Wlros.
New York, Dec. 20.-Msry Barrett,
years OLD, who was terribly burned
in yesterdays Harlem tenement fire,
died today. This completes the ez-
tinction of the family, her father.
mother and sister having hecn burned
to death in the fire.
Mary Farley, % years old, a niece of
the Barretts. is in Harlem Hospital,
severely burned. Her sister Kate was
burned slightly in escaping, and Della
O'Conner, another piece Of the Bar
retts, sustained burns which are not
as serious as was first supposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
A yIctim of nydroph obin,

Bridgeyille, Dec. 19.-William Nor
ris, aged IL, was bitten by a supposed
rabid dog some time ago, and last
night he began to show symptoms oil
hydroIhobia. He first began 10 rush
about the room snarling and swapping,
and later went into coEvulsions. Finally
his condition grew so bad that he had
to be strapped to his bed. He is moi
expected to live.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
Complaint About Toll.

Constable Porter OF Newport said
yesterday that some of the people
living in his neighborhood are com
planning about high toll on the New
port turnpike, tie rates being eight
cents from Wilmington to Newport and
10 cents from Newport to Stanton,
whereas a few years ago it was six
cents from Wilmington to Newport and
six cents from Newport to Stanton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
sao. 900 for London Volunteers.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wiroa
London, Eng, Dec. 2o-At q meet
ing of the Corporation, today, the
that ,e25, 600 had been subscribed by
tributing the money to defray the me-
volunteers among the city corps. The
Lord Mayor also said that Gen. Lord
Wolsley, the commander in -chief, had
accepted the offer of. the services of
these volunteers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

On Christmas night the Rev. f..
Burgette Short will give his annual re-
ception to his congregation and friends
in Epworth Methodist Episcopal
Church. A fine programme has been
prepared, which will include solos by
Miss Walton of Philadelphia and
humorous recitations by Mr.. Clark OF
that city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
Control of the samoan Islands.

AsBorlAteu Pssss DIspHIcH DV opecIal Wtr5+
Washington, Dec. 90. The Senate
committee on Foreign relations, today,
author lied favorable report on the
two treaties negotiated with Great
Britain and Germany for the dissolu.
tion Of the tripartite agreement for the
control of the Samoan Islands. Senator
Bacon. one of the Democratic members
of the committee, was the only oppon-
emit of the treaty. and he did not seek
to delay the reporting of it to the
Senate
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
Marrlages.

Observation-Disclosures December 18TH, 1899.
In 81. Andrews Church, by the TT Rev Leighton
Coleman. ID. D., LID, BiahoD Of Delewa ..
assisted by the Rey. Thomas y. Angcil, D. n,
George Perkins Bissell and Jessie Lane hlliott,
both OF Wilmington.
McGARvIN--YouNG-on December 9TH, 1890,
by the Rev. w. NJ. schall, Robert +, McGarvin
aud Sarah Young, both Of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
$25O,OOO CONTRACT IN PORTO RICO.
Doihware Granite and Mining Co. to Build
Roads and Bridges for the Governments
slnhn l. Ia La.

Delaware Granite and Mining 90. to Build
Roads and Bridges for the Government
John ,. Dickey is Interested.
The Delaware Granite and Mining
90, corporation organized under the
laws OF this State, has received a
500, COO contract for the construction
Of roads and bridges in Porto Rico.
Such is the information given out
Tuesday by n member of tho company,
who is not prepared, however, to an
nounce the names Of all the others
interested.
John I. Dickey, the former receiver
OF taxes and county treasurer, and David
Connell, are now on the way to Porto
Rico, in behalf of the company and lis
laige contract. They left Wilmington
last week and are to reach Porto Rico
today. This is the first announcement
OF the purpose of their visit.
The company's charter was passed at
Dover, May I'd, 1893, and gives the
power to buy and sell real estuto, pave
and mine CLAY, stone, granite or metal.
and to manufacture the products Of
such. 1t was authorized also to build
railroad branch from it's ouarrios
near Shipley's to Carrcroft station, on
the baltimore & Ohio railroad
The company's capital stock is
$50, 600, and it has power to increase
it TO $500, 600.
The contract in Porto Rico was
awarded. it is said, at San Juan,
about 10 days ago. Bridges and cause
ways are to be erected for the govern.
ment.
Messrs. Dickey and Cornell are to
return about January I'd and the COM
pany's plans for pushing tho contract
will shortly be completed. Native
labor will be largely employed. but
the question of superintendent is still
undetermined.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

The State Medical Council held a
meeting at the Court House yesterday,
and, on the Recommendation Of the
Medical Examining Board representing
the President and Fellows of the Medi-
cal Society of Delaware, granted physi-
clans license to Michael Ostro of this
city, John Taylor Halsey of Brooklyn,
N. Y, and Clarence Austin Smith of
F,lizahoth N i
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
Chamberlain Attached by Bryce.

AssocIated Ftes5 DIsPHlch Dy npecIhl WWes.
Aberdeen, Scotland, Dec. 20.-Jsmes
Bryce, ID. p, in speech here today,
severely attacked Mr.. Chamberlain,
the Secretary OF State for the Colonies,
and denounced his methods, manner
and whole conduct,'' and said he
hoped it would not be much longer
possible Tor him to lido his best to
excite hostile feeling in Germany, and
ALLEVIATE, and throw back, and do all
possible injury TO the closest under
standing between us and the United
Statos,'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

The wedding CT Miss Cora Parker,
daughter of William 4. Parker of this
city to Samuel Tuhbs of Harrington,
took place at Harrington yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tubhs ent 10 Washing
ton on n wedding trip.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

The women of Madeley Church on
Monday evening presented Mrs. v. P.
Northrup, the pastors wife, with d
present. The presentation speech was
made by James Dunbrackcr. \ re-
seption was held during the evening.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel H. McColley OF
Georgetown disposed of their personal
property at their farm Tuesday and
will arrive in this city yesterday
ard make their home with their son,
DIR. ID. [. McColley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Seaford, Dec. 20.-While Woodward
Gilleum was on the way home, Men
day night, someone covered with a
sheet sprang in front of him. frighten-
ing him SO badly that he is not able to
leave his room.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Harry X. Robinson was arrested on a
capias Tuesday at the instance OF
Margaret Thomas, who made affidavit
that he owed her Sl35 and that she
heard he was about to leave the State
Robinson gave $500 bal and the case
goes to the February term.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

The annual meeting and election Of
the Bayard Legion Democratic Club
will be held on Wednesday evening,
December 9th, instead OF The pre-
ceding Monday, which will he Christ
mas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21
s,,.,a of aonor Installations.

The Shield of Honor installations
are 10 take place as follows: January
LIST, Delaware Lodge: I'd, Corinthian
4th, America 9th, Brandywine; 9th.
Wanonan 10th, Clayton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

According to letter received by L.
Irving Handy, William Jennings Bryan
expects 10 visit Delaware some time in
January. He will probably make two
speeches in this State.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

The Singerly Pulp Mill at Elkton,
Md, Thomas II. Slavery, ST., president,
has resumed operations after being
idle for n month The superintendent
is George r. Kerfoot.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. 2o.-Samuol
Gompers has been unanimously re-
elected president of the American
Federation of Labor. III
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Associated Press Dl-pnteae. by special Wires.
Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Fair
banks, today, introduced bill grant
ing pension of $1,000 a year to the
widow Of Gen. Lawton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-21

Townsend & Co. have sold for Ed
mund Moody, Jr.. the property south.
west corner of Tenth and Van Buren,
streets to Sylvester u. Townsend, JI.,
The lot il 30 by 107 feet. y,
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CHI ESHIRE

May 11-Mrs. Sarah B. Mat thews. wife Of
Robert A.. Matthews OF Seymour, died last
week Nay B az the age Of sey,entiEeight
several years. She was the daughter Of
Lyman and Leva johnson of North Haven
Mr. and Mrs Matthews lived in Cheshire
where they lived thirty years. Besides her
husband there are two daughters, Mrs
Norris Hotchkss of Cheshire and Mrs
Charles A. Elliott Of Waterbury. The flu
neral services were held last Friday morn
ing at her late home and the remains taken
to Cheshire for lnterment. where the Rev. j.
|s Hangh and Rev. Mr., Lame conducted the
burial services.
ture at the grange hall May o, with stere-
optlcon illustrated views of much interest
Everyone Is Invited to attend
Or. 70. T.: Cornwall and family arrived
home last Wednesday afternoon after a six
months sojourn in southern California. Or.
Cornwnlrs health Is much improved by the
trip.
Rev. J. p. Hoyt who has been on three
weeks vacation, returned last THURSDAY
On his trip he attended the international
Sunday school convention, which was hel,,
In Atlanta, Ga. Miss Fanny Hoyt, his
daughter. who has been spending several
months in the south. returned with him
The Union Mission chapel In Brooksvale
is now open Sunday afternoons for religious
services
Rev. T.. N. Lame. after an absence OF
some weeks, has returned to resume the
pasoratc of the NJ. r. church for another
year.
Waiter Scott, proprietor of the Waveriy
and lvanhoe, has been making an addition
to the Waverly and Improvements to the
bath houses In anticipation to accommodate
n larger number Of summer boarders. For
pleasant quiet place Cheshire is one OF
the most desirable places to be found in the
state,
Or. Denison and wife, who have occupied
DIR CORVALLIS horse and office the past
six months, have moved into the late DR..
Williams house.
Some sneak thief stole eighteen hens from
s. Trythall's hen house last week
The prospect for a large crop of apples Is
good at present, as the trees are loaded with
blossoms, but the grass was in want of rain
and to-day's showers brought 1t out fresh
and green. The hay crop will come short.
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THEIR TWENTIETH ANNIVER-
SARY,
Celebrated By Mr.. and Mrs Abraham
Aal nf Liz, c.4roat

Celebrated By Mr.. and Mrs Abraham
Aal Of los st. John Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham Aal celebrated
the twentieth anniversary Of their mar
rage at their residence, los st. John
street, last evening. The occasion was
most enjoyable one and the friends of
the happy pair seemed determined to
make 1t a memorable one. Innumerable
beautiful and expressive presents were
received by both, among which was a
beautiful Venetian vase from Mrs. Hen
ny Fresenius and substantial check to
Mr.. Aal were presents worthy of the
occasion.
The invited guests twenty in num-
Der, sat down to supper at 6 o'clock. At
this toasts We're proposed to the health
of Mr. and Mrs. Aal and speeches made
by Henry Fresenius and Samuel Good
man. AT 8 o'clock all rose from the
table and the rest of the evening was
spent in music, both vocal and instru-
mental, and games of the old fashioned
character. 1t was late in the evening
before the guests departed after wishing
their host and hostess many reptitions
of the happy occasion.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Fresenius, Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Thalheimer Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph KAT
ka, Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Thalheimer Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Kohn, Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Goodman, Mrs. Fl. Steinwold,
Miss Annie Kafke, Miss Carrie Gessler
of Philadelphia and e. Thalhelmer.