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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

"What salaries are paid in different
business callings is a question often
asked by young men, and one which
seems to enter into their deliberations
as qualifying factor as TO whether
they shall enter certain trades or pro-
fessions,'' writes Edward Box in the
September Ladies' Home journal.
never could quite see the point of this,
nor the reason for it. What are the
salaries which are paid TO Others, to
you or to me? They signify nothing.
IL the highest snlary paid to the fore
most man in certain profession is
SO, 900 year, what does it prove or
signify There is no obstacle to some
ones else going into that same pro-
fession and earning S25, COO. The first
step in going into business is to find
out. not which special line is most
profitable, but which line you are
most interested in aud are best fitted
for. Then drive ahead, and the salary
will take care of itself. When a young
man thinks too much of his salary it is
pretty good proof that he is not Of
very superior make. Ability commands
income. But you must start with
ability; not. with salary. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

The picked diplomats of all Europe
are sent to Picking, lodged sumptuously,
paid high salaries, and sustained by
the certainty of promotions and rewards
after useful term at Peking-all but
the American minister. who, according
TO Miss Scidmore, in the October Cen
fury, is crowded in small, rented prem
ises, Is paid about fourth rs much as
the other ENJOYS, and coming unframed
to his career, has the cheerful certainty
of being put out of Office as soon as he
has learned his business and another
President is elected, his stay in Peking
on meagre salary a sufficient incident
in itself, leading to nothing further
officially. The diplomats in exile lead
a narrow, busy life among themselves,
occupied with their social amusements
and feuds, often we'll satisfied with
Picking after their first months of dis
gust, resentment and homesickness, and
oven becoming sensitive TO any criti-
cism or dispBragement of the place.
They have their club, the tennis-courts
of which arc flooded and rooted over
as a skating rink in winter, their spring
and autumn races at a track beyond
the walls, frequent garden parties and
picnic teas in the open seasons, and q
busy round of state dinners and balls
in winter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
REBELS GAINING VICTORIES
General Defeats Of the Govern.
rnent Forces Mark the Revo-
luton in Venezuela.
SOME HARD BATTLES REPORTED
In Nearly All of Them the
the Rebels Were Success
fuI--The News Received
at Washington From
the. u. S. Consul.

Washington. Sept. 90. The State
Department has received dispatch
from the United States consul at Puerto
Cabello, Venezuela, under date Of the
18th inst, in which he gives sum
mary of the several encounters bewteen
the government and rebel forces in that
country.
The first encounter between the forces
of rebel Gen. Castro and those of the
government occurred near the City OF
San Christobal. near the Columbian
boundary line. The government forces
engaged consisted OF bewteen 400 and
800 men under the command of Gen.
Lepoldo Sarria. The robe force was
considerably larger, but tho actual num-
Der is not known. The rebels defeated
the government troops and captured
their leader, Gen. Sarria.
The second battle was in San Christie
bal. The 1000 troops of the govern
ment, commanded by Gen. Penaloza.
engaged 1000 rebel troops, commanded
by Gen. Castro, eight or nine days, re-
sulting in Gen. Castro withdrawing
his men, he having Learned that Gen.
Fernandez was on his way there with
about 1000 troops of the government.
| The third battle was before the town
of Eel Cobra. Report has it that the
rebels here defeated 1,500 government
troops, under the command of Gen.
| Morales, and that tine general succeeded
in escaping with but rs men and the
| ammunition train.
The fourth encounter took place at
Lumbador Mountain, where Gen.
| Weidemaun, with $500 government
troops. tried to stop the march of the
rebels. reported TO be 1000 strong. The
| fight is reported to have ended in a
draw, both sides claiming a victory.
| At any rate Gen. Castro continued his
march.
| At the town of Corder, Gen. Castro
was attacked by nearly 5000 troops,
under Gen. Fernandez. His force then
consisted of about 5000 men. A ter
rible battle was fought, reports placing
the loss of the government at nearly
1900 killed and wounded; that of the
rebels is unknown but it is thought to
be less, as their position during the
battle was superior. Again both claim
a victory. After the battle the rebels
marched to the town of Tower. In this
place the rebels fought and dispersed,
so it is said, 800 government troops
under Gen. Suplicio Gutierrez, ano
captured arms, ammunition and sup
plies.
At Arenales was massed, according
to report, nearly 5000 government
troops, commanded by Gems. Torrez
Altar, Guevara and Planes. Yet, if re-
ports be true, the rebel chief defeated
them and captured many rifles ant
much ammunition.
In Barquisimeto. Gen. Suarez hat
about LOCO government troops en-
trenched behind strong Notifications
but tho rebel forces did not attack.
At the time of writing, the oonsu
states, the rebel forces were at Bejum;
report saying that the rebel general
Castro, is resting his troops and ami
mails before marching to Valencia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
HARRS0N'S STOLEN WATCH
A Crook Says He Knows Where
1t Is Concealed.
His KNOWLEDGE BID FOR LIBERTY
The Story He Tells VIII ba
investigated.
The Watch Was Presented to ex-President
Harrison by the United states Senate, and
u Valued at Thousand Doiiars--The
Arrested Crook Says It Was Buried Near
Akron, Ohio.

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. BE. Will
son, said to be noted crook, has heen
arrested here on charge of burglary.
In consultation with Chief of Police
Reeder he volunteered, in exchange for
his freedom, to, conduct the chief to
the place where is secreted the watch
stolen from ex-President Harrison five
years ago. The watch was presented
by the Senate at the expiration of
Harrison's term. 1t was diamond
studded, tine center stone being worth
s400. The timepiece is worth more
than 81, 600 and a much larger reward
is outstanding.
Wilson had on his person diagram
of place near Akron, o., where he
says the watch was buried by partner
soon after il was stolen, and the
original thief did not reveal its plnce
of conoealment until few months ago
ON his deathbed.
Wilson was making his way to the
place when he was arrested here. He
will not be released until Chief Reeder
has the Prize safe in his hands, Chief
Reeder is in communication with OK
President Harrison, with view tc
restoring to him his property.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

Mr., and Mrs. William II. Hoopes of
No. 4I9 East Fifth street celebrated the
25th anniversary of their marriage at
their home on Saturday evening. The
house was filled to overfowing with
relatives and friends from Orange and
Vineland, N. j.. Philadelphia and
other places, as we'll as a great number
from this city, and all present seemed
glad to honor Mr.. and Mrs. Hopes
with their hearty congratulations. The
presents were numerous, magnificent
and costly. The table was burdened
with a variety of refreshments and
fruits, which were deliberately decorat-
ed. The splendid cakes and delicious
refreshments were freely partaken of
and greatly enjoyed by the assemblage,,,
The occasion was one of pleasure to all
ureSent,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
ETC I'm.

Middetown, Sept. 3o--Mrs. j. G.
Ransome died yesterday morning of
pulmonary consumption. She had been
confined to her bed since June 1st. A
husband and three children survive her.
An emaciated horse dying of starva-
ton was reported to the authorities
yesterday, and was ordered shot. 1t be-
longed to negro.
While barrels were being loaded at
GREEN'S store yesterday, one rolled on
the heels of the horses attached to the
wagon of the team. Samuel Watts, the
driver, attempted to stop them. but
was thrown to the ground, bruising his
knee. The team crossed the square and
ran towards Messck's store, but strik-
ing post were thrown to the ground.
A bench in front of the store loaded
with fancy jardiniers was demolished,
entailing loss of about $50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
P0sT AND PILLOET.
"PottsviIle Red" ana Others whipped AZ
New Castle saturday Morning.

"PottsyiIle Red" and Others whipped AZ
New Castle saturday Morning.
New Castle. Sept. 30. Tho last OF
the prisoners convicted at the Septem-
ber Term of the Court of General SEES
sions were whipped and required to
stand in the pillory in the jail yard
this morning.
William Wright was the only man
placed in the pillory. He was placed
In the stocks at 10 O'Clock and remain.
ed for an hour. The stocks were too
small for Wright's neck and the end
was opened and tied with rope. This
gave him chance to place his right
arm between the two divisions OF the
stock and prevent the neck yoke from
bearing too heavily upon his neck. He
also had handkerchief about his neck,
which protected him some. His left
hand became numb and he had TO rub
IL to circulate the blood after being re-
leased. He descended the ladder in
great haste. While in the stocks he
held his head we'll down and it was
covered with large hat which pre-
vented the camera artists from obtain
ing a good picture of him. His offence
was receiving stolen goods. He will
serve year.
The first one to feel the lash was
Joseph Bantum, mulatto. Ten lashes
were we'll applied by Sheriff Taylor and
the light skin of the negro showed
where the tails touched and drops OF
blood were noticed in several places.
Alfred Spencer, white, was the next
to be whipped. He stood up. close, to
| the post and took his medicine with
good grace His back showed the welts
| plainly. Several biisters, IN which the
blood afterward showed, broke out on
his back. His dose was 10 drops Of the
"cat. !,
James Porter, alias 'Pottsville Red, y
white, was the next victim. he had
his eyes and forehead bandaRed with
a red handkerchief, so that the visitors
| could not get good look at him. His
20 lashes were lightly laid on. The
law was carried out. After the last
lash had fallen and he was released hi
said: "Another innocent man whip
ped. !"
About $50 persons were present
among whom were Chief OF Police
Dolan, Detective Money and w. II
Hayes of Wilmington, Chief of Polio
Miller of Reading, Pa, Chief of Police
w. A. Frankum, detective Johi
lO'Connor and ID. X. Hatfield of Potts
town, Pa, Chief of Police p. Il. Mage
of Allentown, Pa, and Former Lieu
tenant Patterson of Philadelphia. Pro
prietor Harry King of Kings Hotel
Wilmington, accompanied by jaime
johnson, w. j. O'Hear and Edwart
Leon, who are performing at Dockstad
er's Theatre, were also present. Seyel
of the spectators had cameras and tool
photographs. Several New York news
papers had representatives on the scene
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

Copyrighted, 1899, by The Associated Press.
London, Eng, Sept. 30.-Comment
regarding the personnel and material
of the British force which is expected
to be fighting within short time in
South Africa, continues to occupy
large share of public attention. Many
criticisms appear, blaming the govern
ment for not permitting the War Office,
months ago, to put an adequate de-
fensive force on the probable scene Of
action. But the rumors Of the forth
coming departure Of an army corps
somewhat appease these critics. 1t is
almost certain Gen. Sir Redvers Henry
Butler, the former adiutant-g general,
will have supreme command in South
Africa. In the meantime the military
responsibility is divided between Major.
General Sir George Stewart White and
Lieut. Gen. Sir Frederick William
Forester Walker, the latter at the Capo
and the former In Natal, each being
supreme over his own district.
Much has been said regarding the
physical unfitness Of large percentage
of the British rank and file going to
South Africa, or already there. A great
difference of opinion on the subject ex-
lists. But it can be said that the regi-
ments selected are believed to have the
highest standard of physique, and all
are comparatively long-service men.
Alaskan boundary matters are still
taking up considerable attention at the
Foreign Office. The Canadian Minister
Of Marine and Fisheries, Sir L. II.
| Davies, is daily visiting the officials,
| who are busy drawing Up maps illus
trating Canada's contention. He ex-
poets to finish his share of the matter
| In two weeks, and will probably return
home October 10Th. The negotiations
at present. apparently, are confined
| to consultations between Britain and
Canada, the United States Embassy
taking little or no part in them until
| Sir L. II. Davies reaches an UNDER
standing with the Imperial government.
The papers print long special dis
| patches from New York, describing the
welcome accorded there to Admiral
Dewey. Most of them, while not pro-
Tossing to quite understand the tre-
mendous enthusiasm, treat the outburst
as an excellent feature Of the national
| character.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

Detectives Gait and O'Donnell Of
Baltimore, Nd, we're here on Saturday
looking for clue to the man or men
who murdered W. II. Collins in Balti-
more last Friday. When the body was
found copy of Every Evening of Sep
TENDER 18th was beside the body and it
is supposed a coupling pin had been
wrapped in the paper. This gave the
impression that the murderer or muir
derers had been in Wilmington a day
or SO before and for that reason the de-
tectiyes came here. The detectives were
assisted by Detective Witsil and OBJ
tained valuable information. The as
sault is believed to have been commit
ted with some blunt instrument like n
coupling pin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 1.-The Record
says: Milwaukee brewers have started
an agitation for reduction of the
internal tax on beer. 1t is now 81 a
barrel and the brewers want tho tax
reduced to 81. With this object in
view, the brewers are sounding Demo
cratic politicians as to the chances of
having the Democratic National Con-
vention adopt o plank, demanding a
reduction on the beer tax. AS an
offset the brewers suggest that the
Democrats incorporate in their national
platform to declaration demanding q
constitutional amendment which will
enable Congress to enact an income tax
law that will stand the test of the
United States Supreme Court
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

The following property transfers have
been recorded at the city registration
bureau: No. Cos East Tenth street, by
Arthur II. Cohen to John H. Paynter.
west side of Locust street south OF
Eighth, by the Star Loan Association
TO Joseph Sohwab; south side of West
street east of Iwentyrfifth. by the Cres-
ton Land and Improvement 60. to
George f. Bets; south side of Eleventh
street west of Lombard, by the Star
Loan Association to Samuel G. Gilbert
No. 10 East Second street, by George
W. Wigglesworth, administrator, to
Daniel Ross; north side of Fifth street
west Of jefferson, by Lydia n. Ander,,
son to the Wilmington Savings Fund
Society,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
TN = ,MoKGAN CITY.
A Good Old Iron ship Built by the Harlan
& Hollinasworth Co.


6 HollingswOrth Go.
Marine journal, Saturday.
Reading the report of the loss of the
transport Morgan City at or near the
Philippines, brought TO mind the yalu-
able service this vessel has rendered her
former owners since she was built by
the Harlan & Hollingsworth Go. for
Charles Morgan in 1876. We have fol-
lowed this ships % years. career for
the reason that it has been easy as we
assigned her berth at New Orleans
ON her first trip there and il she has
ever met with mishap before she strand
ed recently, there has been no record
of it.
The Morgan City was one of four
ships built by the Harlan & Holdings
worth Go. with which to establish tho
Morgan New York d New Orleans Line,
which has grown to be an institution
of considerable magnitude in the coast
wise service. The other vessels were
named respectively the New York, AL
giers and Lone Star. When the Morgan
City first came out she was named the
Brashear, after the then Morgan Line
terminus of its ships that ran to Texas
ports. Brashear's name was afterwarel
changed to Morgan City, hence the
necessity of changing the name OF the
ship.
There are two of these ships running
| yet and good ones they are too, the New
| York in the Clyde Line aud the Algiers
in the Morgan Line. the Lone Star
was burned in the harbor of New York
some years ago and was afterward con-
verified into coal barge. These vessels
were built of iron and when in the
Morgan Line saw the hardest kind Of
service in fall and early winter in carry
| ing large and heavy cargoes of molasses.
loading to the limit many times and
always reaching port in good shape.
The thought arises in connection with
these severely tried iron hull ships, will
steel hulls which are considerably
lighter though Of greater tensile
strength stand the wear and tear Of
these thicker, sitter, iron hulls as
we'll as the ships referred to and
others nave? Take for instance the
Morgan fleet of lion hull gulf ships,
all originally sidewheelers and
built by the same company, Gussie.
Whitney, Clinton, Morgan, all the way
from 90 to 81 years of age. They have
had new bottoms to replace the ole
ones worn thin through crossing the
shoal bars in Texas, but their topside'
today are good for many years to come
Steel has not as yet been through the
crucial test that iron has in steamship
hulls. 1t remains to be seen ii it vii
keep up the high standard for efficient
aarVica ne iron
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

Dover, Oct 2.-Sheriff John B. Whar-
ton, on Saturday, sold at Milford the
farm of James HI. Sapp, containing 60
acres, to W. |. Simpson, for 50, 052.
Elisha Massey, one of Kent county's
most prosperous farmers, who, was
stricken with paralysis on Wednesday
last, died Saturday morning on his
farm near Pearson's Corner, aged 30
years. His funeral took place this
morning, interment being made at Odd
Fellows cemetery, Camden.
William Il. Hutson, parliamentary OF
Kent county, residing on North State
street. was stricken with paralysis on
Saturday and but little hopes Of his
recovery are entertained He has been
in poor health all summer and has been
able to be at his office only half the
time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
THE CHECK WAS BAD.



The Security Trust and Safe Deposit
Co. is out $40. A few days ago Samuel
Sle'inger sold suit of clothes to a
colored man named Frank Scott, who
offered check for $40. Mr.. Slesinger
took it to the Security Bank and asked
il it was good. He was told that it
was and received the money on it.
The story goes back. however, about
week before that incident. Scott,
who said he was from Roanoke, Va,
visited Sylvester D. Townsend, Jr,, an
attorney. When asked ii he had any
money, Scott said he had $3.50 in the
Roanoke Loan and Trust Co., and on
Mr.. 1ownsend's advice deposited q
check for that amount with the trust
company. He was introduced at the
company's bank by Mr.. Townsend, who
said, however. that he knew nothing
about the man. Mr.. Townsend de-
clined to endorse the colored mans
check.
After making the deposit Scott went
to the store of j. T. Mulin d. Sons and
said he desired to buy some clothing,
which he wanted especially for that
night, as he was to wait on couple at
| their wedding. He offered a check,
which the trust company refusd to cash
and Scott did not get the clothing.
Meanwhile the company had inquired
of their Philadelphia correspondent
bank as to the original check on the
| Norfolk institution. When Mr.. Sles-
niger asked il the $40 check were good,
six days had elapsed from the time OF
seeking information about the first
check, and in accordance with the GUS
tom that no reply 10 six days is favor
able, the $40 check was believed to be
good. Y"
About the next day information was
received that the Roanoke Loan and
Trust Co, had been out of existence fol
three years. dt
The officials OF the Security Trust
Go. have decided not to prosecute Scott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
CARRIERS SENTENCE CONFIRMED.
Mckinley No Longer Stands by the En-
bszzIsr OF More Than q million.

Mckinley No Longer Stands by the EN-
bszzisr of More Than q million.
Washington, Sept. 80. The sentence
of Capt. Oberlin M. Carter of the United
States Army, was approved by Presi-
dent Mckinley today.
Capt Carter was tried by court-mar-
tial for charges Of malfeasance in office
in connection with the improvements
in Mobile harbor, by making false re-
ports of work done, thus permitting of
enormous overcharges, in which he
profited. 1t is said that his pecula-
lions in this manner exceeded $1,000
600.
Carter was found guilty and sentenced
to 1000 fine, five years. imprisonment,
dismissal from the army and the ex-
tended publication of his sentence in
his home papers. He took an appeal.
Capt. Carter is now at Governors
Island, N. ", under arrest, and the
sentence will begin Immediately.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
na..,1 1.raear., rr.oh.nre.

The Retail Grocers' Exchange is to
become q stock company after October
18th, and in order to retain their mem
bership all who are now members have
been informed that they must hold
stock. The following committee has
the matter in hand: j. Il. Beckett Of
Third and Searles streets, William
Maloney OF Elm and Adams streets,
James Farley of Fourth and Soarles
streets, G. Il. Wolhar of No. 1900 Penn
sylvania avenue and Richard Lowell of
Eighth and du Pont streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
sLAKELr 70 MANAGE DAILY.
The Affairs of che Wilmington Pugiiist to
ne Looked AFTER by a Buffalo man.

be Looked AFTER by Buffalo man.
Cornelius j. Moriarity of this city.
known in pugilistic circles as Jack
DAILY, is to be managed in the future,
for time at least, by Frank Blakely
of Buffalo, N. y, who has had expert
ence in such matters and is an admirer
of Moriarity. Moriarity received a lot
ter Saturday from Blakeiy, in which
terms were set forth, and as they were
agreeable to the Wilmington pugilist,
we're accepted. Blakely informed him
that, if agreeable, he would arrange a
match between him and another boxer,
to take place in Buffalo on October
18th, the night of the feries-SharlSey
fight. Moriarity has sent favorable
reply and will leave next Monday week
for Buffalo, where he will train and
make his headquarters for the present.
Moriarity is matched to meet Joe
Cans of Baltimore, Nd, before the
Nonpareil Club of Philadelphia next
Saturday night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05
ST. Anarsw,s Jnnlor auxiliary.

The Junior Auxiliary of ST. Andrews
Church reorgari2ed on Saturday after.
noon by eleoting the following officers:
President, Elizabeth Palmer; Vice
President, Emma Hughes: Secretary,
Lizzie McKinnon; Collector, Jennie
Hughes; Assistant Collector. Myrtle
Turner; Librarian, Gertie Green. Mrs.
George q. Hall of st. Johns Church
has offered prize for the best home.
made missionary map, and numbers of
the Junior OF ST. Andrews may compete.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-10-05

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 2. Fears of war
between England and the Transyaal
had strengthening influence on the
wheat market today. Wheat opened
firm, &c over Saturdays close; De-
cember, at 737sa74, with trading
active. The market continued strong
with an advancing tendency. Decem-
Der advanced to 7414 and held well at
that figure.