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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

The charges of bribery in connection
with the senatorial contest that closed
at Dover on Monday are sufficient to
warrant an investigation by the
attorney general. He has two State
detectives subject to his orders, and
they may be able TO obtain for him
some valuable information.
1t is said that there is no law in this
State to punish tho bribing of mem
bers of the General Assembly. Both
fundamental and statute laws against
bribery, it is said, apply only TO
bribery and corruption 40 elections.
On the subject of bribing members of
the Legislature, the Constitution says !;
Every person who shall give, offer,
or promise, directly or indirectly, any
money, testimonial privilege, personal
advantage or thing of value 10 any
executive or judicial officer of this
State, or TO any Elcmber of either
house of the General Assembly, for the
purpose of influencing him in the per-
formance of any OF his official or public
duties, shall DO deemed guilty of
bribery, and shall be punished In such
manner as shall be provided by law. 7"
Unfortunately, this provision has not
yet been supplemented with any law
defining the punishment for the offence.
What pity that the Constitution did
not go further on this line, and pro-
vide suitable penalties, as in the case
of the bribing of electors.
However. it will do no harm for the
attorney general to make quiet, but
thorough examination. On the con-
trary, it may do heap of good and
work to effect needed reforms in the
future.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

the mother working so, but the aged
lady will not remain idle.
James Doris OF this city, who has
been an attendant ut tho Delaware
State Hospital for the Insane at Farm
hurst for the past 10 months, resigned
from the institution yesterday. Mr..
Doris has been n general favorite with
Superintendent Hancker and tho other
attendants at the institution, and IN
honor OF his departure, Monday eyon-
ing, he was rendered surprised by DIR.
Hancker, DIR. Hammond, assistant sup
erintendent, and the assistant super
visor, William Nichols. Thirty two
couples composed the march, led ny
DIR. and Mrs. Hancker A splendid
luncheon followed the dance. Inc
music was furnished by John Akin
son and Alfred Kirby of this city.
The funeral of David s. Lewis took
place yesterday afternoon from tho
home Of John B. Manloye. Services
we're held at the house by the Rev. X.
Irving Watkins Of Nazareth NJ. F..
Church, and interment was made in
the family burial plot at Bethel GENE.
terry, near Hare's Corner. The pail
bearers we're George Hewlett, John
Hudson, Thomas Walls and James Ben.
nett.
A man giving the name Of William
Hope hired several weeks ago with
Mrs. Simons to work as a trucker at her
truck patch near the Rose Hill School
house, between this city and Whining
ton. Sunday night the man retired
early, but later in the evening slipped
out, boarded trolley car and was
taken to Wilmington. Yesterday morn
ing it was found that sl4, the property
of William Bigger, another employe,
was missing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Former Resident OF This City Appoiuted
by President Mckinley.

Walter B. McCaskey, son of Prof.
j. p. McCaskey, of Lancaster, Pa, who
served as second lieutenant of Co. L,
Fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vol
>unteers, in the Porto Rican campaign,
was notified Tuesday Of his appoint.
ment by the President 10 second lieu.
tenancy in tho regular army.
Lieut.. McCaskey is 26 years of age,
n graduate of the Lancaster High
School. He took the two years course
on the school ship Saratoga, gradual
ing at tho head OF class of IS, and
Lieut.. Sims, navigation instructor,
declared him liable to sail q ship to
any part Of the world" SO thorough a
navigator had he become. After a year
at the Millersville State Normal School.
he graduated from the Pennsylvania
State College, in the military depart,
ment,as one OF the three student officers
for special mention in the United
States Army Register. He was captain
of the college football team when they
scored against tho University of Penn.
sylvania in 1895.
He was in the draughting department
OF the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Bal.
timore railroad shops in this city when
the Spanish American war began.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Aberdeen, Md, March 15.- The old
station at the Philadelphia, Whining
ton 4 Baltimore depot in Aberdeen will
be torn down at once under the di-
rection of Section Foreman George W.
Garrettson, who has purchased the
building. The agent, Mr.. L. X. Asher,
who now occupies the station, will
move into a new dwelling which is
being built for him by j. A. Swingley.
The tearing down of the old station
will be gladstone sight for Aberdeen,
as it has long been a grievance and
eyesore to the residents. @. w. Baker
of the Aberdeen Stock Farm, shipped
to Philadelphia yesterday six young
horses and the celebrated stallion
Myrlleton, with record of 2. %.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Cris6eld, Nd, March 10. Twelve
mon appeared before Charles Gunby,
u justice of the peace for Somerset
county, one day last week and sworc
that six persons had taken up crab
bling and natural oyster bottoms in
Cristield near tho head of the Anna
messex River. The planters whom it
was sought to disposscss are: |. II.
Coulbourn, Flemment Dougherty,
William Tawes, George Purnell,
Crockett & Riggin and, 4. B. Riggin.
The cases will be carried to the Circuit
Court, and the validity of the planting
law passed ut the last session of the
State Legislature will be tested. All
the interests involved are of greatest
Importance. The tongers, crabbers,
drodgers, shuckers and packers have
different views about the oyster ques-
tion, and no law could be devised at
present which would give absolute
satisfaction to all.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
TWO NEW COMPANIES
General Corporation Law Is Now In Opera
tion-Increase OF Revenue Expected.

General Corporation Law is Now In Opera
tlon-Increass OF Revenue Expected.
On Monday, Secretary of State
Hughes issued two charters, the first
under the General Corporation law
which was signed by Gov. Tunnel last
Friday. One Of the new corporations
is the Corporation Trust Co. of Della
ware with its principal Office in Dover.
One Dover man and three New Workers
are understood to be named in the
charter. The other company is the
Delaware Trust Co. with its principal
office in this city. Its capital stock is
placed at 500, 900 and its incorporators
are Edward I. Candy and Charles w.
Smith of this city, and Horace X.
Wood of New York. the object of
this company is to secure charters for
others who may be unfamiliar with the
law or prefer to have assistance, and
it will also act as financial agent and
will attend to bond issues and under
writing.
1t is expected that the new law will
result in large increase TO the reye-
nues of the State. New. Jersey has
realized much from its corporation law
and now Delaware wants to receive
similar benefits.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
TINE sALIsRuRf rrRE.


burning in sp,te of Rain aud snow.
Salisbury, Nd, March l5.-Rain
and snow have fallen alternately from
an early hour yesterday morning, help
ing the Salisbury firemen in their
efforts to put out the remaining fire Of
the jackson Co. 8 confiagtation. Chief
Engineer Grier of the Salisbury depart
ment, and his men were still fighting
fire yesterday. Many OF the tiremen
were on continuous duty for over 2S
hours, and engine No. was worked
without stop for % hours. Early
yesterday morning a largo gang of men
was put to work to tenr down the re-
naming piles of lumber, SO that the
firemen could get clear space to
fight it. This has been the longest
freight in the history OF the city.
The huge shaving burner and smoke
stack Of the demolished mills stand,
surrounded by hundreds OF shoulder
ing piles of lumber.
The jackson Bros. Co. have not yet
been able to get into their large safe,
which lies amid the ruins OF the office.
Many business papers of the company
that were not in the SOTO must have
been destroyed, and the private desks
of Messrs. w. II. jackson and w. p.
jackson were both burned.
The freight station OF tho Baltimore,
Chesapeake & Atlantic railway, which
was burned, will be rebuilt at once on
larger scale than before. The rail
road company has opened temporary
headquarters on Main street, and are
receiving goods for shipment as before.
The City Council will have fro
engine No, | out in uerfect order at
Will be better prepared for largo
confiagrationS, with two up-to date
engines, besides tho water works
pressure.
The jackson Dros. have opened their
Office at No. mill, in South Salisbury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
FUNERAL oFJ. ". sroRY.



The funeral of james w. Story, form.
erly of this city, took place in Balti-
more, Md, on Monday from Starr
Methodist Protestant Church. The
Rev. Frank I. Little, pastor, officiated.
lnterment was in Loudon Park ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Story's death was due to de.
oiiity, caused by age. He was born
near Centreville, Queen Anne's county.
February 10th, 1919, and was descended
from we'll known family among the
Oldest settlers on the Eastern Shore
ne was son Of Capt. Henry Story,
who was captain of company al
Queenstown during the war OF ISL. IA
Mr.. Story was ticket agent for many
years at tho Mount Winans Station Of
the Baltimore g. Ohio railroad. from
which he retired about six years ago,
AZ one time he took an active interest
10 politics as Democrat, and held the
position of county commissioner and
in 1856 oouh'y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

The attempt of mombers of the House
of Representatives to obtain for them
selves mileage allowance, in addition
to their per diem for sixty days, is
clearly unconstitutional. The courts
have determined that law authorizing
compensation at SO much per day does
not carry mileage. The latter can only
be legally taken when it is specifically
provided for. The Constitution says
not word about mileage for members
of the General Assembly, and it will be
unlawful, therefore, for the members
to vote it to themselves. The State
Treasurer would be clearly justified in
refusing to honor orders for mileage.
Besides, only one member paid his
railroad fare, and has any shadow of a
claim for travel allowance. The others
used railroad passes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
An EIecrion of ONO

At the annual meeting of the Brandy
wine Hundred Association for the Pro-
lection of Horses and the Detection Of
Thieves, held at the Parry Hotel on
March 4th, 1899, tho following officers
were elected for theensuing year Presi-
dent, IN. Grubb; Vice. President, John
FL. Kellam; Secretary, j. Hepburn Tai
ley; Treasurer, Curtis NJ. Talley Direc-
tors, p. Miles Frame, William +. Talley,
James Graves, Joseph Forwood, W. H..
Pierce; Searching Committee, p. M.
Frame, Clayton Runaway, William r.
Derrickson, Elwood Mousley, Miller
Forwood, Charles Miller, James Graves,
Winfield S. Talley.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
NOW For THE 80 roof CHANNEL.
The Board OF Engin.ers TO Decide OF
Plans Appointed.

The Board OF EnginHers 60 Decide on
Plans Appointed.
The Board of Engineers tina. is to
decide on the plans for the deepening
of the Delaware River channel to 80
feet was yesterday named at Washing
ton, Gen. Wilson, chief of engineers,
having appointed Col. Haines, Lieu.
tenant-Colonel Raymond and Major
Bexby. The River and Harbor act
provides that contracts may be made
up to $500, 900, and that whatever re.
mains Of the 100000 appropriation for
the upper-river dredging, rs directed
by tho Secretary of War, shall be avail
able for the channel work. The Board
of Engineers is to decide Just how the
money is to be spent, the most inn
portant question being as to where tho
start is to be made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

n Easton, Md, March 15.-Thomas
Bascom Smith Of Easton was drowned
from the steamer Avalon, Capt. T. q.
b. Howard of the Baltimore, Cbesa.
peake u Atlantic Transportation Co.
last Monday night about 10 O'Clock
when the steamer was off Poplar island
on her trip from Baltimore to Easton
Point. He was 90 years old, the son
OF the late Jesse Smith and grandson
OF the late Thomas Convey Of Coyev, -
Landing, Talbot county. .
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
Wornen's
r1ackintoslles

'a~NiAieoSies main has its rainI
scason--early spring which "A
prepare for with ample stocks 4
Mackintoshes. Of course we quad
antee every garment we sell TO n
absolutely waterproof; all are neatI
made in the best protective manneiI
These price hints
at S4-Women's double-tszi
tire Mackintoshes, with nav
blue or black cashmere face
with detachable military u
double cape; neatly lined.
Samestylein misses sizes, $3.50
at $5-Navy blue or black cash !
mere, with Scotch plaid liaj
ings; detachable doubts
breasted capcs.
Misses sizes, 81.
AT $6.75-Sarne style Mackini
toshes, with plaid facings O
cape, and detachable hood. |
And CRAVENETTE GARMENT
Made of Cravcnette serge that
waterproof without the use of rub
Der. Light in weight and odorleaI
AT Slo-In navy blue or black
with full military or golf cape
AT $l4-Of fine English Sergs|
with silk-lined golf cape.
Some stylish Cravenette garments
are made in ulster style--these
SIG.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Berlin, Prussia, March l4.-Tage-
blatt says that contract has been
concluded between the German govern
ment and Cecil Rhodes, tho British
South African magnate, for the con
struction OF telegraph line in German
East Africa. The Tageblatt adds that
a contract for. building q railroad
through the same territory is upon the
point Of conclusion, only few details
remaining to be settled.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
MILEAGE CLAIMS HELD UP.
state Treasurer Bail Finds No Authority
for Their Payment,

for Their Pnyineut.
DIR. L. Heisler Ball, State treasurer
is of the opinion that under the pro-
visions of the new Constitution it is
not proper for him to pay the mileage
allowances Of the members Of the Leg
islature. He will decline to pay them
unless it is made clear to him that it
would be legal for him to do so.
To reporter of the Gazette who
asked him concerning the allowances,
Treasurer Ball said yesterday:
Until / have something further to
show on what authority l can pay
them, will not do it."
The question will, it is expected, be
passed upon by members of the State
judiciary.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

This pertinent and truthful bit is an
editoriai Paragraph from the Philadel-
pnia Ledger: For the second time
Mr.. Addicks has held up the State Of
Deiaware and deprived the State Of
oneihalf OF its proper representation in
the Senate Of the United States. But
Delaware is better off with one Senator
Addicks. :, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

II the forces of political corruption
arc already organizing for the Delaware
campaign of 1900, as is alleged, should
not the forces of political honesty also
organize for the great work of over
throwing them?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
The Legislature Of 1890,

Amid turmoil and excitement I'M
precedented in Delaware, the Legis-
lature Of 1899 came to an end at Dover,
Monday afternoon.
The session was in many respects
most remarkable. In its results it is
the best held in score of years. 1t
was marked by some good legislation.
ard very little that was positively bad.
Some important business was left un-
acted upon, including the bill for the
payment of claims against the State,
which, with other equally important
matters. was lost in the bitter sena-
torial struggle which engaged every
minute Of the timo of both houses
yesterday, from the hour Of noon until
3 O'Clock, when the session came to a
close by limitation.
But the fact that some good legis-
lation was accomplished and bad legis.
lation generally avoided is matter of
congratulation. Time will remedy the
effects of what the Legislature failed
to do. With respect to the unpaid
claims. some arrangements may be
made for their liquidation, as was
done four years ago, when similar
state of affairs prevailed. As to the
other desirable reform legislation that
failed, it can well wait for the session
two years hence.
And SO, aside from the comments
that will naturally be attracted by the
extraordinary features of yesterday s
balloting for United States Senator,
the general verdict Of the people with
respect to the work of the Legislature
of 1859 will BIO favorable. 1t is cer-
tainly a pleasure to be able to say this
much.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

II any Regular Republican or Demo-
crat, during the senatorial struggle
which closed so disgracefully at Dover,
Monday, had given previous announce
ment of his intention to vote for any
suitable man for Senator, in order to
defeat the political adventurer who had
boosted that he had bought and paid
for the senatorship, and subsequently
so voted, not the slightest suspicion
would have attached to his motives or
his act. But when three Democrats
deliberately voted for the man who had
made this boast, there can be only one
Interpretation of the reasons for their
course. 1t is matter of regret that
combination could not have been made
upon some good citizen like George
Gray, Levi G. Bird or Judge Spruancc,
and the representation of Delaware in
the United States Senate thus worthily
continued, without the slightest sus-
picion of dishonor,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
o,..n Aa,,,,a 70 nn,,fy ~, rr,.,v

Madrid, Spain, March Il. The Cor
respondencia says the cabinet has ad-
vised the Queen Regent to ratify the
treaty of peace with the United States
without awaiting the reassembling Of
the Cortes,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
WANAMAKER,s

-. 49,. @N--,---,
Philadelphia, Monday, March 10, 1899.
Some Splendid Spring WOO.
Values in ems, fall wool,
Dress Goods M, ~ yo y, can a.
ference. We've seen them sold manv,
time, the one for the other. We coun,
it dodge to be avoided as all mer.
camille lodges may well be. Bu,
some stores will risk loss Of trade n
save loss of money.
To sell goods, good for now A
less than they were worth--in Som,
cases half less, is one of our wsy
Of creating real bargains-and keen.
ing this store always very fresh and
new as to stocks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

At the local elections in New Jersey.
Tuesday, the Republicans we're sue.
cessful in large majority of the
towns. In Camden the Republicans
swept everything, electing city treas
urer, receiver of taxes, Excise Board
and good working majority in City
Council The Democrats carried
Gloucester City, Salem and several
minor places. Cape May went heavily
Republican. In the northern part of
the State the Democrats Jared better,
although the Independent Republicans
carried Jersey City, electing ex-
Congressman McEwan mayor. Jersey
seems decidedly slow about returning
to her old Democratic mornings. Is it
because of the impending shadow of
Organism?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
at $3.50 each

Silk-fnish sateen is the fabric, =
bright shades of blue, lavender, gar
net, green and lustrous purple; deg
corded fiounce, with two gatherst
ruities. Wonderfully effective atthdf
modest price.
This hint of several other sorts
n AT $4.s0-Pethcoats Of colored mcfsf'1
in assorted shades, with deep cC'ds1
umbrella uffie; bottom is finished VIZ
velveteen; rufiie lined with percalins'
AT Sl.25--Petticoats of sateen, in hIi'
and assortment of good coloringsi dS1
corded umbrella rufiie.
Other Petticoats of metallic striped sae'A]]
quite pretty and effective, SIS =
$3.50 each.
John Wanamaker.
Butcher, sign painter, SIC Shiplcy sNc1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Addicks' fate may well cause Quay
to tremble in his boots. Pennsylvania
is close enough to Delaware for the
etfee. of the result at Dover to be
sensibly felt at Harrisburg,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Charles NJ. Strangers of Middletown,
has been granted an original pension
of &c per month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

Women's The rich coloring
Pett;co.+s and the soft luster 4
~o"'' silk, though mad
every thread cotton and more sei1
viceable than silk. Such are ttd
merits of these new silk-like Pei
ticoats
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16


Representative McNulty made an ad-
mirahle record during the session Of
the Legislature, but he marred it by
an act of inconsistency. Last week,
he very properly opposed bill designed
to make certain regulations with re-
spect to the Wilmington street market,
on the ground that it was a matter
that should be left with the local
authorities. Very sound logic this.
And yet, Representative McNulty both
advocated and voted for a measure
regulating the rates charged for tho
use of water in Wilmington. is not
this, also, matter that should BIO left
with the local authorities? Most as
suredly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16
Organism

The Legislature has done we'll to PASS
the Workhouse bill, although it has
been amended SO as to apply to New
Castle county only. There is small
doubt, however, that after the new
institution is in good working order,
Kent and Sussex counties will be
clamoring for the right to participate
in its benefits. The bill authorizes the
courts to appoint six trustees, under
whose auspices the sum of 800, O00
will be borrowed, for the purpose of
erecting the necessary buildings and
making other arrangements for the new
system. That the court will select good
and practical men is assured, and the
great reform will no doubt be in
augursted in u successful manner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-03-16

New Castle, March 15.--One of the
most remarkable women in this city is
Mrs. Sarah Bradley, aged SO years,
who resides with her son, William H.
bradley, at Front and Harmony streets.
Mrs. Bradley recently made two trips
to Philadelphia in one day. She assists
IN the house work at her home. After
the blizzard she shoveled snow with
great vigor, saying that she liked the
exercise, and refused TO desist when
her son complained about it, Her
daushter-in-laR oftsn protests against
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-23
TOPEKA PRINTER.
He Is Now Owner of e'Two Merry
Tramps" Show.

Mr.. NJ. E. Rice the. man who owns
Two Merry Tramps,,' the farce that will
formerly lived in Topeka. He was prin-
ter at that time, and came here from
Leavenworth to take a position on the
Daily Capital when it was first started
He afterWard worked on the Common
wealth and later was foreman of the COM
posing room of the Leavenworth Times.
Mr.. Rice's first work outside of the
printing trade was the publishing OF a
programme for Robinsons circus. The
next year he Joined a repertoire organi-
made ARRANGEMENTS for a show of his
own Since that time he has been pro-
prietor of first one attraction and then
another. He says he has made $1,000
clear out of his present piece during the
past two weeks.
Mr. Rice's band dressed in Harlequin
costumes, created considerable comment
on Kansas avenue this morning. He ex-
plains that the unique costumes were a
part of the equipment of a show he had
on the road last year. and are doing duty
this year until new costumes arrive. They
certainly form novel dress for street
band.