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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
THE ooaNRE IoUNGINa N Nuisance.
Chief DoIan Takes Summary Steps to Rreuk
UP the Practice.


Chief of Police Dolan is making
determined effort to break up the
corner lounging nuisance. The police
have been using persuasive means, but
it is evident more harsh treatment is
necessary, and the men have in
struotiops to arrest offenders.
For some time complaint has been
made that disorderly crowd of young
men ranging in age from II to 20 years
has been making its headquarters at
the corner of Seventh and Poplar
streets and people have been insulted
there. The police have been making
an effort to catch some of the offenders
in the act, but the latter were on the
alert and it has been a difficult matter
for policeman to get close to one of
them, as they have proved themselves
good runners. Arrests have been made
on warrants, but such action did not
prove effective.
A few days ago Chief Dolap decided
| upon now plan. He selected Officers
j. Harry Massey and Michael Nc
Gillon, who are among the most fleet
| footed members of the force, to take in
hand tho Seventh and Poplar streets
matter and do what they could to bring
the offenders to justice. On Saturday
night the officers walked up on crowd
at the corner and the youths fled, run
ming in different directions. Each
officer selected one member OF the
party. Officer Massey caught Charles
McMakin after chasing him to Fourth
and Orange streets, and Officer Nc
Gillon captured William Murphy.
Officer Massey had great run and
demonstrated his sprinting abilities to
an extent that surprised McMakin,
who is also q fast runner. He was
complimented by Chief Dolan, as was
also Officer McGillon, although the
latter did not have such lively chase.
McMakin and Murphy were arraigned
in the City Court on Saturday might
on the charge Of corner lounging. They
were reprimanded and required to pay
the COSTS This should be warning
to others, as fines will undoubtedly be
| impoSed in the future.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
AWOMAN IN BATTLE.
Experience OF Col. John NJ. stotsenburE's
Wife in a Fight Near Manila.

Experience OF Col. John NJ. Btotsenburg's
Wife IN Fight Near Manila.
In letter dated Manila, February
18th, published in the New Albany
(Indianal Daily Ledger, Mrs. John NJ.
Stotsenburg, wife Of the colonel of the
First Nebraska Regiment, which is on
duty in the Philippines, says:
1.-THE past weeks experience has
been very trying to me. Quite I'M
ezpectedly | was under fire, as they
say in the army, for little while, con-
trary to my desire or expectation. /
went out on Saturday last to Camp
Santa Mesa, where the First Nebraska
was stationed, having heard that the
insurgents, who have been giving the
regiment much trouble for the last
three weeks by trying to come within
our lines, had been reprimanded for
doing SO, and that their commanding
officers had promised THAT they would
give our troops no further annoyance
by trying to pass by the sentries. John
would not believe their statements and
quietly doubled the guards.
"A little before dark we could see
through field glasses about 400 long
haired savages gathered together and
undergoing inspection by insurgent
officers. These sayages had been
brought down from the mountains and
carried shields, bows and arrows,
hatchets and spears. Their officers
wore red coats, and these mountain
men were placed in the front
AFTER Watching them little while
] sat down and was conversiDg with
one of the officers, when rifle shot
rang out and in q minute tho sounc
seemed to me to be like that we heal
on the morning Of the Fourth of July,
only many times multiplied. / can't
| out to the camp in quelis or Philip
pine wagonette, and some one ordered
the Philippine coachman to harnes.
| the little ponies, when a bullet wen
right through the vehicle, and tht
Philippine driver ran away as fast al
he could.
1.-THE doctor and quartermaster tolt
me to lie down in trench, and
assure you that l laid low for tim,
while the bullets whizzed over me. Ii
q little while / walked about 800 yard
to where the Utah battery was sta
toned, and there, by the aid of DIR
Jensen, procured a quelis and wa
driven into the city. On the way in
had to get out for d little while and ii
down by the roadside ON account of tn
storm of bullets, which cut the can
trees on either side Of the carriage.
tried to keep cool and to appear brave
even if | was not. !"
Col. Stotsenburg is the son of Judg
John III. Stotsenburg of New Albany
Ind, and the grandson Of the late Il
G. Stotsenburg of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
NOTABLE CEREMONY.
Presentation of Vases, Saturday Morning, at
the White House.

Washington, April s. A notable
ceremony occurred in the blue room of
the executive mansion at IL o'clock to-
day, when the French Ambassador, M.
Cambon, presented to the government
and its people, through President Nc
Kinley, two magnificent Sevres vases
from the French national pottery, at
Sevres. The gifts were from the late
President of the French Republic, Felix
Faure, and commemorated the opening
of the new Franco American cable. on
August 18th last, when President Mo-
Kinley and M. Faure exchanged the
first messages over the new line, be-
tween the White House and the Palace
of the Elysee. The vases and Eedestals
stand about feet high, and are of a
deep blue, characteristic of the finest
Sevres ware. as we'll as in happy accord
with the prevailing colors of the blue
room.
The presentation was made the occa-
sion for happy exchange Of inter-
national greetings, NJ. Cambon making
an address, and the President replying.
M. Cambon was accompanied by the
entire staff of the embassy, and the
President was accompanied by Secre4
tary Hay and some of the officials Of
the household. The vases had already
been placed in position, one on either
side of the large window looking toward
the Potomac. They far exceed in
elegance anything in the way of porce-
lain hitherto brought to the White
House.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Clergymep who are annoyed by fits of
coughing and nasal trumpe,ings so common
in churches and Westinghouse at this sea-
son of the year, cannot do better than recon-
mend to their flocks an immediate resort to
"Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar"
The result of the advice, if taken. will be
comparative quiet on the succeeding Sab
bath; for this potent remedy will by that
time have effected a general cure. Many
pastors know from experience the value of
the preparation as cure for bronchial affec-
tions, and can therefore conscientiously en-
dorse it. Sold by druggists everywhere at %
and 80 cents and 81. Great saving by pur-
chasing large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
ARLINGTON MILLS SOLD.


chaser at 100000.
The Plant of the Arlington Mills
Manufacturing Co.. on Vandeyer avenue
was sold Saturday to Andrew d. Jones
of Baltimore for 500, 600, considered a
good price. Should the sale be con-
frmed, the mills may be in operation
as cotton factory within month or
so. The sale was made by George $.
Capelle, receiver of the Arlington Mills
Manufacturing Co., W. A. Hukill act
ing as auctioneer.
Among those present at the mill
office, where the bidding took place,
were Andrew il. Sanborn, representing
Woodward Baldwin & Co. Of balti-
more, the principal stockholders in the
mill company; Melville Gambrill, Will
liam Luke, FORAGE G. Knowles, repre-
senting the Griers, formerly connected
with the mills; Willard Salisbury, for
the Now York banks, and Harry T.
Joslyn. The bidding began at $50, 900
and was spirited, the sale closing at
s100, 900 with Mr.. Jones as the success
full bidder. The return of the sale is
to be made to the Federal Court, April
2lst. II the sale is approved, Wood
ward Baldwin d Co. may put some
money into the mill SO that it may be
started up after its long period of idle
LpSS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
Columbia lodge omcsrs.

The officers of Columbia Lodge Of
Odd Fellows we're installed Friday even
ing. They are as follows: Noble Grand,
John ii. Barkley; Vice Grand, Lewis
Weidenman Recording Secretary, Oscar
w. Courtney; Right Supporter to the
Noble Grand, Smith Rettew; Left Sup
porter to the Noble Grand, George
Hayes; Warden, o. L. Buckmaster
Conductor, John Sparks; Outside
Guardian, james Osborne; Inside
Guardian, Arthur Matthews; Right
Supporter to the Vice Grand, Harvey
Prettyman; Left Supporter to the Vice
Grand, George Herdman; Chaplain,
James Brown; Right Scene Supporter,
Joseph Brooks; Left Scene Supporter,
Harry G. Reed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The Rev. George s. Gassner, form
erly rector of Christ Church, Della
ware City, was married on April 9th,
to Mrs. E. Z. Regnier of Kansas City,
Mo. The ceremony, which was pri-
vate, was performed in Christ Church,
Germantown, the rector, the Rev. DR..
Falkner, officiating. Mr.. Gassner has
resigned his appointment as missionary
at Quakertown, Pa, to take effect
May LIST, and is now residing at 1916
SAMSON street, Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
To BuiId a school House.

Building Inspector Cassidy has
granted to Contractor John b. johnson
u permit for the erection of q parochial
school for ST. Anne's Church, at the
southwest corner of Union street and
Shalleross avenue. The building,
which will have frontage of 40 feet
z inches and depth of N feet 7 inches
will be three stories high. The first
story will be of stone and the upper
stories of brick. 1t will cost sl3, 600,
independent of heating, plumbing and
painting. Excavating for the founda-
tion has commenced.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Charles H. Mcguire, who was at one
time auditors clerk in this city, but
who has been in the West for num-
Der of years, is visiting his old home.
He has travelled great deal, but is of
the opinion that Wilmington is one Of
the most attractive cities he has seen.
The improvements during his absence,
he says, has added to its appearance.
He remarked this morning that he once
heard travelling man say that Will
mington and New Haven, Conn, were
the prettiest cities for their size in the
United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The Old School Baptists celebrated
on Saturday and Sunday the 41st an
niversary Of the pastorate of Elder
Ehpraim Rittenhouse. The meeting
house on King street, between Tenth
and Eleventh, was established in 1855.
The congregation worships in the
primitive style, the men sitting on the
left and the women on the right, and the
singing being without accompaniment.
Elder Rittenhouse preached Sunday
morning, and Elder Durant Of South
ampton, Pa, in the evening. 49,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
LOST RINGs REcoTEkE ED.
Good Fortune of nn Actress After Losing
Her PnckeIhnnK on Marker Street.

nOuu FOTtune III an <iCtrthb tstter tSoSfhE
Her PockerbooK on Market Street.
Miss Stella Blair and two other young
women, all members Of the Air Ship"
company, playing at the Academy of
Music, Friday, went to Queen De.
borah's gypsy camp, No. Alb Market
street, to have their fortunes told.
After entering the building Miss
Blair placed her pocketbook, containing
So. 80 in money and several diamond
rings valued at nearly 5000, in the
bosom of her dress, but when she looked
for it, short time after leaving the
building, failed to find it. She went
to the police station and at her request
Chief Dolan had four of the gypsies,
two men and two women, taken to the
stationhouse to be questioned, rs Miss
Blair thought she had lost the pocket
book at the camp.
Later in the day, however, w. II.
Whiteside of No. 232 Madison street,
found the pocketbook in front of the
building where the gypsies are camp
ing and returned it to Miss Blair, learn
ing the name of the owner from card.
The young woman reported the recovery
Immediately to Chief Dolan and the
gypsies were released.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
ALAUSDRY RO8BED.
Burglars Ransackad the Place and De-
parteu with $40 While the Proprietor

Burglars kansackad the Place and De-
partsu with $40 While the Proprietor
Was Enjoying Himself ut a Restaurant.
Hop Lees laundry, at No. 311 East
Sixth street, was entered by burglars
between $50 and II O'Clock on Sunday
and about $40 in money, a razor and
other articles were stolen. Lee left the
place about $50 O'Clock, and went to
the Chinese restaurant, on Fourth
street near Tatnall. where he remained
until late, returning home about mid
night.
When he entered his laundry he
found things scattered about and
broken and soon realized what had
happened. He made an investigation
and found that a rear window had been
broken open, entrance being effected in
that manner. The intruders had pried
open the money drawer and made off
with all Of the contents. Much damage
was done about the place. There is NO
clue to the thieves, but it is thought
they were acquainted with the con-
dition of things about the building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Two fires occurred Sunday. In the
morning an oil stove exploded at the
residence Of L. Ii. Saville, No. 600
Poplar street, and an a'arm was sent
in from box No. lis. The blaze was
distinguished by the members of the
Delaware Co. Tho loss was about s15.
Last evening fire damaged the stock of
the cigar store of Edward W. Burris,
No 2l5 West Eighth street, to the
extent of $500, and the damage to the
building amounted to $50. The did,
trict companies we're summoned by an
alarm from box No. 123.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

A farm of GA acres. 3 roods and 20
perches, at Kennett township, Pa.
which was recently purchased by
Thomas A. Hall OF this city from
Harry Proud, for So, l29. 81, has been
sold by Mr.. Hall to John Powers, for
IS, 325 Harmon Mcdonald Of this
county has sold to Thomas W. Pierce
of West Chester, Pa, a farm contain
ing SO acres, in Chester county. Pa,
Thomas S. Strahorn of this county a
grist and saw mill, together with 4S
acres of land, in Chester county. Pa,
for 81. $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

st. Stephens Lutheran Church on
Sunday celebrated the 10th anniversary
of the occupancy of the church build
ing. The Rev. Frederic Doerr preached
in the morning, dwelling upon the
necessity for growth. The German
Lutheran Church congregation, Of
which the Rev. Paul lsenschmid is
pastor, united with st. Stephens in
tho evening. Mr.. Doerr touched upon
the feeling of unity between the two
congregations. The Rev. Adolph Spaethe
preached.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The ferrybont B. NJ. Shnnley, build
ing AT the shipyards of the Pussy &
Jones Co., for the Port Richmond g.
Bergen Point Ferry Co., was launched
Saturday morning. As the vessel left the
ways Miss Mary Hunter Pussy, daugh-
ter Of William W. Pusey, treasurer of
the Pusey & Jones Co., performed the
christening ceremony. The work of
completing the vessel will be pushed
forward with all possible dispatch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
ONLY ONE sURvIVoR.
Destruction of a sloop, While All on Board
We're Intoxicated,

Victoria, B. c., April 10. George R.
Snoeler is the sole survivor of ship
wreck between Malcolm and Vancouver,
on March 18th. The sloop on which
he and Tom Hackett of Seattle had
been selling to the Indians was lost in
storm, while all on board were
intoxicated The drowned include
Hackett, an Irish logger known only
by his first name, Charlie, and two
half breed women.
1t is supposed that it was the wreck
age of this craft that was mistaken for
that of the yacht Thistle, the latter
craft with her party being safe at
Albert Bay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
Anop,.ruc,,on on the Railroad.

During the high wind which pre-
vailed on F riday truck used for hand
ling freiehts about the railroad station
at Middletown was blown from the
platform to the tracks. A freight train
passing the station about 10 o'clock
struck tho truck and sent it ahead with
such force that the eight inch cast iron
pipe at the water tower was broken off
as if it were q pipe stem. No other
damage was done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Mrs. Annie e. Moystin, wife of Will
liam II. Moystin, of No. 1913 West
Fourth street, was knocked down on
Saturday at Fourth and Market streets
by ladder protruding from the rear
of a wagon. Daniel Ross and Eugene
Jemison assisted Mrs. Moystin 10 her
feet and she soon revived and was taken
to the opposite side Of the street and
assisted to West Fourth street car.
She was bruised about the head and
also complained of her side.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
ReIeased FROM jail.

Georgetown, April 8. James Mundy
of Chester, Pa, and Frank Connors Of
Wilmington, having served three years
each in the county Jail, were discharged
from that institution on Thursday.
They were tried at the April term Of
court, 1886, and found guilty of rob
bling a store in Little Creek hundred.
The Epworth League of this town pre-.
scented each with a suit of clothing
upon their release.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The committee to arrange for a re-
union of the members of the Legisla-
ture met in Dover Thursday and de-
cided to hold the reunion beginning
Thursday, June sth, and continuing
the following Friday and Saturday.
The party will go to Old Point Comfort
and will return 10y way of Richmond
and Whshinoton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Mrs. Helen M. Wier, widow of Ser
geant-Maior William r. Wier of the
First Delaware Regiment, has been
granted a pension OF Sl2 per month,
commencing October 10Th, 1898, through
tine efforts of Col. John Wainwright.
This is the first Spanish war pension
granted in Delaware. Sergeant-Major
Wier died at the Delaware Hospital,
after the return of the regiment to this
nitv
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The emergency hospital of tho B. &
D. railroad, which was until few
weeks ago in building west of the
railroad and north of Delaware avenue,
has been abolished, the room being
used as an Office 1t is thought the
company contemplates making other
arrangements for those injured and
killed in railroad accidents, but moth
ing definite can be learned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Dover. April s. Secretary of State
James II. Hughes, this morning, issued
certificates Of incorporation to the fol-
lowing companies: The Benjamin II.
Jones Granite and Marble Co. of Will
mington, with u capital stock Of $780,
600; the Francis ID. Carley Il Co. of New
York, bankers and brokers, with CAPT
tai stock of 800, 700.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Lewes, April s. William I. Manning
& Co. have sold their store and four
lots at the corner Of Rehoboth and
Surf avenues, Rehoboth, to Baltimor-
cans, for $1,000. 1t is understood that
the purchasers secured the property in
the interest of the Queen Anne's Rail
road Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

Thomas F. Cusiok died Friday night
at his residence, No, $3.50 Orange street,
after an illness OF about two months.
He was car builder by trade, hut for
about 10 years he had kept a cigar
store in The Churchman Building,
Tenth and Market streets, which is
now being razed. Mr.. Cusick was a
member OF Wilmington Lodge, A. o.
u. w. He was unmarried and is sur
yiyed by his mother.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

half?" We have no doubt as to what
course the American people will take.
believe that when we settle this ques-
tion it will be but new and strong
demonstration of that well-phrased
truth-the desertion of duty is not an
American habit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

As the result of u collision between
the yacht Alcedo and the steamboat
America, on the Delaware River, suit
for $50, 600 damages for alleged personal
injuries has been brought in Philadel-
phia on behalf of Mrs. George Golcher
against George w. Childs Drexel,
owner of the Alcedo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
a word to the wise is suf,,s,sns.

EIy,s Cream tiaIm has completely cured mo
of catarrh when everything else failed.-Alfred
W. Stevens, Caldwell, OHIO.
Eiy's Cream Balm works like a charm; Il has
cured me OF the most obstinate case oil cold N
the head; | would not be without 10. Fred'k
Fries, 2s3 Hart street, brooklyn, N. y.
The Balm does not irrltate or cause sneezng.
Price 80 cents at druggists or py mail. LILY
Brothers, b6 Warren street, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded at the city regis
tration bureau: A property on the west
side of Hawley street 100 feet south of
Seventh, by James W. Ponder to john
F. Biggs; No. 1904 Washington street,
by William w. Sharp to Medford II.
Cahoon; No. 105 South Monroe street,
by Patrick Heney to f. Blumenthal &
~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The Lobdell Car Wheel Co. Saturday
was granted permit by Building In
spector Cassidy for the erection of an
iron foundry building at the foot of
Christana avenue. 1t will be 44xl32
feet and will cost So, 400. The Structural
Iron Co. of Baltimore will erect the
building
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

A pretty church wedding took place in
st. Stephens Lutheran Church last
night week, when Miss Clara
Beyerlein and John Smith were united
in marriage by the Rev. Frederic
Doerr. Miss Anna Beyerlein, sister Of
the bride, was maid of honor, and
Harry Smith, brother of the groom,
was best man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
TwELyE PERSONS DROWNED.
Victims OF the Overflow Caused by the IL
In the Yello wstone River.

Genedova, Mont, April 10. Twelve
persons are now known to have been
victims of the overflow, caused by the
ice in the Yellowstone River, below
here on Friday night. Ten of the
bodies have been recovered, and
searchers expect to find the other two
today.
Among the drowned, whose bodies
have been recovered, are: James Sui
Ivan, his wife and his six children.
The doors and windows of their resi-
denoe were found open, and the entire
family were dead in the rooms.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13
srHAsGhBD TO DEATH.
The Rope Slipped While Matthew Hancock
Was being Hanged.

st. Louis, Mo-, April 8. -Matthew
Hancock, colored, who shot and killed
Ticket Broker George Horton in front
of the Union Station on July 18th,
1897, was hanged in the iailyard today,
in the presence of 500 people. He
strangled to death, theinoose slipping
around under his chin.
Among those present at the hanging,
was Jim Jeffries, a prizefighter, and
several actors.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Wilmington & Northern
Railroad Co., will be held as the office
of the company, Reading Terminal,
Philadelphia, at noon, en- Monday,
May LIST, when directors for the en-
suing year will be elected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-13

United States Marshal Short received
letters Monday morning informing him
that Garrett W. Clifton of Milford,
and Mrs. Thomas Downham and Miss
Elizabeth G. Prettyman of Wyoming
are heirs to the Clifton fortune.