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The Portland daily press., 1899-06-29
DEWEY SAILS FOR PORT SAID.

Columbo, Ceyion. June 2S. The Unit
ed States cruiser Olympia with Admiral
Dewey on board, sailed from here for Port
SAID at o'clock this afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-29
SHAMROCK CHALLENGED.

London. June 20. - The Daily Chronicle
this morning announces that the Prince
OF Wales has challenged Sir Thomas Lip
ton, the owner OF Shamrock, and that
q race will be arranged for the third week
Of July In the Solent.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-29

speed, To sn Associated Press reporter |
Mr. lselin said that he was more than |
ever satisfied with the boat
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-29
MURDEREn. AND BURNED HIS
zPARAMOUR.

Providence. X. l., June 2s. Word was
received here today that Sadie b. Mathie-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
CHANGES Ar ross q SONS.
Store to be Enlarged and Improved in
Many N avs.

To make additional room for their
constantly increasing trade, Daniel
Ross & Son have purchased of the late
Wigglesworth estate the property in the
rear of their present establishment at
No. 30 Market street. The new prop
erty runs back 33 feet with the same
width as the present store, and thence
liz feet to Second street, with frontage
there of q feet, No. ID East Second
street. new building is now in
course of erection connecting with the
rear of the one now occupied, extend
ing back the 33 feet, and thence toward
Second street, constructed on the same
plan as the present quarters, and
equipped with modern skylights
throughout, with open stairway lead
ing to the upper floors. When the inn
provements are completed the main
building will have a total depth of over
40 feet running back from Market
street. The four floors will he fully
occupied by the business, handsomely
lsappointed and provided throughout
with all the modern facilities necessary
for conducting their line of business.
improvements will be- completed in
| time for the winter and coming holt
day season.
Daniel Ross IL Son at present conduct
| the largest and leading house IN the
State, trading wholesale and retail IL
hats, ladies' and gents furnishings,
notions and trimmings, athletic and
sporting goods, bicycles and bicycle
sundries, &c. The firm at all times as
sures constantly reliable goods and
| qualities, fair and pleasant dealings
and uniformly lowest prices through
out.
d. Ross first started business with
his fathe, at Conshohooken, Pa, in
1861. and later established branch stores
in Chester, Pa, in 1875, and in Norris
town, Pa, in 1877, and in 1878 located
in Wilmington, the commencement of
the present extensive business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
JEnRy,s LETTER or ADvicE.

A son of Erin appeared at the money
order window of postollice, and said
that he wanted to "sind some money to
ould Oireland. "
"Fill out this blank" said the
clerk, handing the applicant one OF the
blanks used ON such occasions.
"An' phwat is that?' asked Jerry.
"Itis a blank that every applicant
for a money order must fill out-a kind
of letter of advice regarding the money
order.
IAN phwat has letther of advice
got to do wild me sindin' tin dollars to
me ould mother2i'
"a letter of advice to the postmaster
where the money is to be paid must
always go with u money order. "
Jerry went away from the window,
grumpling and mystified.
After half an hour of Painful effort at
high desk provided for tho public at
one end of the room. Jerry returned to
the window and handed in this letter
of advice" to the postmaster at Bally.
carney.
Dear Moike, Dim tould Oh must
give yez a bit ay advice before you'll
be able 10 nay me ould mother the two
pounds Dim sindin' along with this.
So, Moike, Oh would advise yez to
come to Ameriky, an get a job at
kapin' postolilce, for it's illigant post
offices they has here, an Olive nc
doubt the pay is tin tonnes what ii is
wild you. So now DO sure and pay me
ould mother this two pounds, for Olive
done as the law says, and STINT yez a
letther of advice. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
s1oRY OF A oHEsTvur TREE.
u Has Withstood storms and Fire, and
Grows More Prod uctlvs With Age.

1t has Withstood storms and Fire, and
Grows More Productive with Age.
Up in Chester county, Pa, the
crop of ohestnuts this year was un-
lrrecodented, and many are the bushels
OF these nuts that have been put away
Tor winter evening. On a farm near
hennottt Square, he pretty village lying
among the picturesque hills of that
section, is chestnut tree Of immense
proportions, measuring probably 30
ieet in circumference near the ground.
Aside from its great size this tree is
rather remarkable III other ways. 1t
contains hollow sufficiently large to
allow man to stand easily in an up
right position. A hunter, in an over
Jealous effort to secure his game, built
tire in this hollow some years ago,
and tie flames ate their way well up
INTO the branches. Instead of Affect
ing the yield of nuts, as one would
naturally suppose, it has greatly in
creased it, and more nuts have been
gathered from the old tree this year
.han.ever before in its history. (The
story that the chestnuts come from the
nnrrs already roasted, though it comes
from source that is usually reliable,
lacks verification. As to the bearing
qualities of this great tree, however,
mere is ample proof.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
A NEW Policeman.
Rufus A. Hancock, n Republican, Succeeds
Pntrnlnnan d. Harry MasseY.


The Police Commissioners. at their
meeting Monday evening, accepted the
resignation Of Patrolman j. Harry
Massey and appointed Rufus A. Han
cock of No. 419 East Fourth street to
fill the vacancy. Hancock is Repub-
lican, and, it is said, a Regular. He
was recommended by j. II. Lewis,
Representative James Kitchen and
Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth of tho
Board of Health. He is IS years of
age, s feet, liz inches tall, weighs ITO
pounds, and is married. He is a native
Of Virginia and an iron worker by
trade. He has been in this city for
about six years and at the time of his
appointment was in the employ of the
Diamond State Steel Co. He will go on
duty as soon as he can be uniformed.
His selection is an appointment for the
Fourth ward,
Chief Dolan reported that seven
officers are OIL the sick list, but two of
these arc expected to report for duty
Tuesday. 1t was decided to discontinue
the regular use of bicycles for the
season tomorrow and tho bicycle officers
will be given street duty. At the meet
ing next Monday night samples of dog
tags for 1900 are to he submitted apd
the matter of having dog license books
printed considered. %.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
RlIEr,s WEN sroRE.
Formally Opened Tuesday After Being Re.
Inndaled md lmprOYed.


The new store of e. B. Riley, No. 228
King street, was formally opened Tues
day after being completely remod-
eed and improved. The store has been
increased in size by an addition of the
adjoining property, and the remodeled
structure is convenient in every way for
the constantly increasing business
which each successive year brings with
it. Many visitors were at the store to-
day and every department was visited
and admired. An orchestra furnished
music and the opening was complete
success.
Sixteen years have brought about
many changes to this wel-known bust
ness house. Mr.. Riley has been very
successful, and has catered to trade
that has grown and multiplied each
season. The new store will better en-
able him to meet the demands Of this
business and at the same time cannot
fail to win the appreciation of his many
customers The changes give ample
light in every Department. requisite
which shoppers always appreciate. a
large line of new goods have been
added, and the second floor shows an
especially fine exhibit of ladies' suits
and infants wear. The other depart
ments are all well-filled and the store
resumes the routine of business with
bright prospects.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
-. STEWART-MlLvAlNE WEDDING.
Pretty Ceremony AT 81. Andrews Church nc
NOon Tussdny,

Fretty ceremony at 81. AuureWh tuufch ~
Noon Tuesday.
Miss Julia Lee McIlvaine, daughter
of Mrs. Charles Il, Mcllvaine and
granddaughter of the lite Bishop Alfred
Lee, was married to Murray Stewart,
in st. Andrews Protestant Episcopal
Church on Tuesday. 1t was most
beautiful ceremony. The church was
decorated with palms and booming
plants. The Right Rev. Leighton
Coleman, S. T. D.. bishop OF Della
ware, officiated. and was assisted by
the Rev. William 2. Orrick, d. D.,
dean of Christ Cathedral, Reading Pa.
The bride was attended Ivy her sister,
and by the following bridesmaids: Miss
auson of Stamford, Conn. Miss Dun
Miss Maui and Miss Swift OF Whining
ton. The best man was DIR. W. j. $.
Stewart of Washington, and the ushers
wore George Brooke of BIrelsboro, Pa. !;
Charles S. Stewart Of Philadelphia;
j. DuBose Ferguson of Washington j;
George S. Gregg Of Reading, Pa,
Charles Lee McIlvaino and Samuel
Rumford Of Wilmington.
train, and bridal vel of tulle caught
at the head with orange blossoms, and
carried bride roses. The maid OF honor
wore white oreandie, with short train,
and had white sash at her waist and
a white bow 10 her hairs she carried
pink roses. The bridesmaids wore
white organdie, with pale blue sashes
and ribbons and carried La France
roses.
As Organist John Craig tegan the
strains Of the bridal chorus from Wag.
| ner's Lohengrin. the bridesmaids and
| maid of honor left the vestryroom and
marched down the centre aisle and met
tho bride at the entrance. Then the
march was taken up again, the ushers
leading the way, followed by the brides
maids, the maid of honor and the bride,
who was leaning on tho arm of heI
uncle, DIR. Benjamin Lee of Philadel.
fhia. Meanwhile the groom, accom-.
panied by his best man, had walked
from the yestry room to point to the
/ right of the central aisle to await the
BRIDE When the iishers reached the
cross aisle in front of the chancel they
passed to each side, but the brides
maids stopped in the central aisle tc
allow the maid of honor and bride tt
pass through to the chancel entrance.
Then, Miss Isabel b. Wales sang th'
beautiful hymn, 20 Perfect Love.
Upon the conclusion Of this hymn, DR.
i Orriok opened tho wedding Service
and Bishop Coleman took it up at thu
words, "Who giveth this woman TO b
married to this man. whereupon DIR
Lee gave the bride into the hands 0
the groom and the couple assembled int
tho ohancel, where the bishop conducted
the remainder of the impressive ritual
The ceremony done, tho bride. ant
groom marched out to the strains o
Mendelssohn's triumphal march.
A reception took place at the resi-
dence of Mrs. McIlvaine, No. 10ll Parl
a Place, in the afternoon. Floral decora
tions were numerous. After the re
ception Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart left o.
their wedding trip. Upon their retur
they will make their home on Penn
sylvania avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
fICAa BREYITIRs.

William P. Thomas, aged 30 years, Of
No. 200 Eighth avenue, car inspector
in the west yard, fell Monday night and
broke his knee cap. ""
The exploding of an oil lamp at the
residence of George Sterling. No. 1913
East Seventh street, ON Saturday night
resulted in damage to the extent of $40.
Edward Milne of Delaware City, who
has some of the finest corn IN this part
of the country, has q stalk IA feet q
inches tall on exhibition at the La
Fayette Hotel.
Edward Galigna fell Monday after
mon m the WORKS of the Diamond State
Steel Go, and broke his leg and
shoulder. He was taken in the Phoenix
ambulance to the Delaware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Clsymont, Oct l7.-Corn being too
wet to be put in the granaries, corn
husking ceased four or five days ago.
An all-day meeting will be held in
the Methodist Church next Sunday.
The services will be as follows: $50 u.
M, ovefeast, conducted BY Harry H.
Golf of Chester; 1890 q. M, preaching
by the pastor, the Rev. George r.
Tompkins Las p. M, platform meet
ing, under the auspices of du Point
Post, G. AR, of Wilmington; 3 p. M,
preaching by Postmaster Eben n. Bald
win; $50 p. M, Epworth League
meeting, conducted by William Hoopes ;
7.45 r. M, preaching by the pastor.
Mrs. j. A. Fitch of Philadelphia will
sing at each service. About 10 menu
bers OF the Grand Army of the Republic
and the Sons OF Veterans are expected
to be present. Lunch will be provided
fol- visitors. The collection will be for
the benefit Of the stewards fund.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Experiments with q new lodging
house system are being made in SYRIA
cuse, N. Y, and according to CORE
spondent Of the Boston Transcript it
has been success. 1t has been judici-
ously and inteligently managed. 1t has
done to large extent, in caring for
the needs of the worthy poor and the
honest unfortunate, what it started out
to do; and what is more, it has sue
oeeded in more than paying running
expenses 1t is understood that every
one accommodated must work for half
the next day on the public thorough
fares, The honest and really unfoI tun-
ate dodgers willingly do the required
stint of work. The tranps and incor-
rigible idlers grumble heartily and
afterwards stay away. In worthy cases
an effort is made to obtain permanent
employment for applicants, and this
has been accomplished in fifty I'M
stances. Cards are printed showing
the location of the lodging house and
the terms upon which dodgers and
boarders are received. These cards are
distributed broadcast about the city,
and especially among the business men.
The latter give the cards, instead OF
money, to applicants for charity, and
their use has materially reduced 1.-THE
help that hurts. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
ADMIRAL DEWEY aERE.
DIN His Way From New York to Washing

Station Master Thomas B. Brispn Of
the p, w. 81 b. railroad in this city is
the possessor of the autograph Of Ad-
miral George Dewey. This Admiral
arrived Monday afternoon at French
street station in private car attached
to the Boston and Washington express
ut lao O'Clock, on his way from New
York TO Washington. Station Master
Brison entered the car occupied by the
Admiral. while the later was engaged
10 eating q luncheon, and after hearty
handshake, the admiral and Mr.. Brison
had brief conversation, during which
the latter stated that he was fatigued
by the work that he had been doing
and he hoped for brief respite in
order to secure much needed rest. He
also stated that his arm was almost
paralyzed from the continued hand
shaking.
Col. Brison then asked the Admiral
for his signature, which was given
with pleasure, although it was with
difficulty that the Admiral could
handle the zen on account of his sore
wrist. The signature George Dewey,
October 18th, 1899" was penned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
STREET RAILWAY EXTENSIONS.


Wilmington city Co. Bulln1nE Line On
Monroe Street and Preparing co Relay tho
Tracks on Spruce streer.
The Wilmington City Railway Co,
began Tuesday to build line on
Monroe street from Fourth TO Eighth.
1t will be an extension of the Monroe
street and Maryland avenue line and
the cars OF the line will be operated
over the Eighth street tracks after it
is completed, which will give more
frequent service on West Eighth street
between Market and Monroe. About
20 men are employed on the work and
the connecting link will probably be
in operation in month. This extern
sion is being built in accordance with
the provisions of grant madc some
time ago.
The company has also made arrange
ments to relay the tracks on Spruce
street as soon as possible and operate
the line on the street, which was tenn
porarily abandoned when cars were run
ON Church street. The rails, which
are of the heavy type now in use here,
are to BIZ laid from Fourth to Eleventh
street, and after the work is completed
the cars of the Front street line, which
now run to Fourth and Spruce streets,
will run up Spruce to Eleventh, where
connection will be made with the line
over Eleventh street bridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

The Historical Society of Delaware,
at it's monthly meeting Monday evening
granted to the Bayard Memorial Asso
cation the use OF the room for meetings
and for the setting up OF models for
the proposed statue The Rev. Joseph
Brown Turner and Alexander M. DAILY
of Dover were proposed for member
ship. Francis II. Hotlecker presented
two volumes of biographical and a
genealogical history of Delaware.
Acknowledgment will be made of tho
receipt of 33 duplicate membership
papers from the Caesar Rodney Chapter,
Daughters OF the American Revolution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

of the November number will be 1.-THE
Holy Family after a picture by
Botticelli, in the Louvre, and will be
more than ever desirable for preserva-
ton. Mr.. Parker writes entertainingly
of 1.-THE Eye of tho Needle, and Mrs.
Steel's charming Indian story, The
Hosts OF the Lord,'' will be continued.
Other contributions are equally attrac-
tive, and the illustrations and me-
chanica execution more than ever
justify the name SO appropriately given
to the Pail Mall by its readers-"The
Magazine de Luxe
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.

West Chester, Pa, Oct. 17.-Charles
Wokes trimmer in Wroth Bros iron
and steel works, at Coatesville, was
killed today by the falling of an cleo
trio light wire, wi ioh rested upon the
material he was handling and sent
1,400 volts through his body. His
death was instantaneous. Feliow-wor
men feared to touch the body for
several minutes, inasmuch as it seemed
to be heavily charged with the electric
current.
Vokes was known as the strongest
man in Chester county, and could
easily lift 500 pounds.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Feliksa Newrocka, who came to this
city last Friday after being exposed to
typhus fever on the steamship Aragonia,
Was located Monday by health officers
at No. 421 East Front street, where her
husband resides. Although she does
not show any symptoms OF the disease,
she was sent to the pest house at the
county hosuital Tuesday, as a precau-
tonary measure, She will remain there
until all danger is past. She was ao-
compnnied by her husband. The house
in which she has been living will be
fumieated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

A meeting of the Wilmington NJ. E.
Preachers Association was held Mon.
day and it was decided to have q
union service on Thanksgiving Day.
Presiding Elder Watt and the Revs. W.
L. S. Murray and James Grove were
appointed o. committee to make ar
engagements. During the meeting DIR.
Watt read an interesting paper on "The
ItinerancY. which was discussed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
Thisves Smashed Desk.

A. W. Everson of between Newport
and Stanton had a writing desk stolen
rom his house last August. Sometime
afterwards the desk was found, broken
70 pieces. The thieves had evidently
expected to find money in it and had
carried it off to rifle it F..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
yyilI s,rn line protocOI.

The Hague, The Netherlands, Dot
l6. Stanford Nuell, United States
minister to The Netherlands, will sign
the protocol embodying the. agreements
reached by the representatives oil the
Powers participating in the recent
peace conference.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

An article which attracted much at
tention Monday at French street
station was an old spinning wheel
which was being shipped via. Adams
express to Mrs. NJ. Krips, Princess
Anne, Somerset county, Md. 1t is in
a good state of preservation, although
the lathe showed the marks of wear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Tacoma, Wash, Oct. 1a. -Pekin adj
vices state that the Empress Dowager
has selected Pu Tsuan, the 9.years-old
son of Tsai Ian, to succeed Kwang Hsu
as Chinese Emperor. Tho boy cundi-
date speask only Manchu.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

NOTICE TO THE HONORABLE
IN Judges Of the Court of General Sessions OF
the state Of Delaware in and for New Castle
county. We, the undersigned, freeholders and
respectable citizens of the School districts, Nos
81 and rs, Rcd Lion hundred, do hereby certify
that Michael Mulligan, the owner and occupant oil
the store situated at Delaware City in the county
and State aforesaid, and described In his appli-
cation and who is an applicant for q license on
MONDAY, the 10th day OF November, A. D,is9s,
being the next term of said court, for the sale
Of intoxicating liquors in quantities not less than
one-half gallon therein, not to be drunk on the
premises: he being a license retailer OF goods,
wares and merchandise; the aggregate cost
value Of his stock constantly kept on hand Tor
sale is not less than Ave hundred dollars: he is
a man Of full age, OF sobriety and good moral
character; that such sale Of intoxicating liquors
at said place Is necessary TO accommodate tho
public. that he is the owner and occupant 81 said
house, and the following respectable citizens of
said School districts, Mt least six OF whom are
substantial freeholders of satt school districts
re commend the said application. viz'
Isaac II. Ubil, tea ". keyhold,
Nm A. Davidson, John Cunning,
Geo. A. Cleayer, >. Amos Collins,
J. I. Cheairs, \. ;, bruner,
II !. Messig, Frank L. Davidson,
Win. +. Neen, h. oNein.
MICHAEL MuLL1GAN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19
gtrenst applications. .

NOTICE., EDWARD s. BROOKS,
IN tho tenant Of the house situated In School
district No. SO. In East St Georges hundred, Port
Penn, county Of Newcastle and State of Delaware,
in compliance with the requirements OF the acts
Of the General Assembly in such case made
and provided, do hereby give notice that
shall apply In writing 10 the Court of GEN.
eral Sessions of the state OF Delaware, IN ana
for New Castle county, on MONDAY, the 10th
day of November, A. D. 1896. being the next term
Of said court for license for said house as
an inn or tavern, for the sale therein Of intoxi-
eating liquors in loss quantities than one quart,
to be drunk on tho premises, and the follow
ing respectable citizens of said School dis.
tricts, at least six OF whom are substantial
freeholders OF said School district, recommend
the said application, viz:
William W. earsiey, 4. Parks duncan.
Thompson s. Eaton, George II. Gibason,
John ii. Evans, Edwin L. Zacheis,
Henry Fleming, Sr., John II. Yearsley,
Casper Eaton, Joshua jefferson,
William II. Rulon, James NJ. Bender,
Flam Page, Frank Wright,
Jos B, Yearsley, Alexander Biddle,
Charles +. Yearsley, o. W. Kershaw.
John Gam, VIM. r Havellow.
EDWARD s. BROOKS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

It's wise employe whose opinion
always comedies with that of his boss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-19

Perhaps dog wags his tail because
he considers his end accomplished.