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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
scnLnr,s REGARD roR sAMfsoS.
washington Letter 10 Chicago Post.

washington Letter IN Chicago Post. .-g.
Washington and Baltimore newspaper
men who went to Atlanta with Rear
Admiral Schley bring lack pleasant
story illustrative of the generosity and
diplomacy OF the man. He had noticed
disposition on the part Of friendly
newspapers on his route to make his
visits the timo for indulgence in filings
at Rear dmiral Sampson, and ho did
not like the association of his visits of
courtesy with these newspaper pleasant
ries. He therefore determined to put
stop to the practice, If it were in his
power, and as his train approached
tho Georgia metropolis he took Cor
respondent LOUIS Garthe Of the Balti
more American into his confidence. To
Mr. Garthe he explained that some of
his well meaning friends wero putting
him in false and intolerablo position,
and that If they did not stop making
his presence amcng Them Tho occasion
for assaults on Rear-A dmiral Sampson
it might give rise to suspicion that
he was inspiring them. He further
explained that he had no quarrel with
Admiral Sampson, and thar neither in
public nor private had he ever men
toned or alluded to his fellow officer
except in the spirit and language one
gentleman should employ in referring
TO another. On no single occasion had
he deviated from that rule, and il was
therefore unjusJ to him and to Rear
Admiral Sampson to time unlsind
references to tho latter as they had
fallen into the habit of doing. Now,
Garthe,' he said in conclusion, 81
want you to ask the newspaper bo, S Of
Atlanta as a special and personal favor
to me 10 avoid unpleasant mention oi
Rear Admiral Sampson. You can tel
them in order to mako it strong that
failure TO observe this request vii
work me great injury. Tho practice
must stop; that's all there is to ii. = /,
Mr.. Garthe did as requested. Ht
called "the boys" together and tolc
them the situation. The result was I
| scrupulous observance of the wishes o.
the distinguished guest, although lo
of anti-Sampson ammunition had beer
laid in.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
THE ROBERTS CASE.
Refusal TO Prepare Petitions Asking That
He be SEATED IN Congress. --L-E

Refusal TO Prepare Petitions Asking That
He be seated IN Congress.
Salt Lake. Utah, Nov. 20. : The
Democratic State committee held a
meeting yesterday, chiefly TO consider
the Roberts case.
James II. Moyle. chairman and a
Mormon, urged that counter petitions
be gotten up, asking that Roberts be
seated. One after another of the GEN
tile members arose and opposed this,
saying that they had voted for Roberts
as Democrat en- tho expectation that
he would be able to clear UP the charges
that weie made against him by the
opposition, as he had agreed 10 do.
Roberts was arraigned for what was
called his bad faith in failing to do
this, and it was declared that he had
made football OF the Democratic
party. The GENTLE Democratic com
mitteemen were unanimous in op-
position to the proposition to get up
petitions for Roberts. Thereupon, the
Mormon members dropped the matter,
the chief purpose Of the meeting having
failed.
A large numher of prominent Demo.
Gratis throughout the State were present,
Mormon and GENTLE, and, as far as
reported, but one was in favor of the
proposed Roberts petitions.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK.
An attraction of tho Doll Sale VIII be a
Miniature House. Made by the Boys of
tho Ferris Industrial School.

An attraction OF tho Doll Sale VIII be n
Miniature House. Made by the Boys OF
tho Esrr's Industrial School.
At the doll sale to be given fer the
benotit of the Homeopathic Hospital,
in the New Century Club parlors to-
morrow. there will be displayed a beau
tiful doll house, which was built by
the boys of the Ferris Industrial
School. This doll house is miniature
home, containing the convenienoes and
luSuries of modern house The ex-
terror is painted white, with yellow
trimmings, ana the shingles of the
sloping roof are green. On the front
porch stands tiny rocking chair. The
hall, parlor and dining room occupy
the first floor; two bedrooms are on
the second.
All the walls are painted and hung
with pictures, the floors carpeted, with
the exception of the dining room.
which has mating, and at each win
dow hang lace curtains. From each
ceiline Is suspended beautiful gilt
chandelier with electric lights and in
the parlor and dining room are the
prettiest little mantels, with open
CRATES containing red glass for Goals.
Andirons stand at the side and orna-
ments consisting OF tiny clock, vases,
and candlesticlss stand on the mantels.
The pailor furniture is Made of gilded
aluminium; there are several chairs, q
large table, small table with onyx
top on which stands lamp, curie
cabinet. an upright piano and an album
containing real photographs. The
dining room is equipped with side
board, Il hutier's table, dining table
and chairs, dainty blue and white
dishes of papier mache, a silver
service, and even the butler himself.
In each bed room is full set of furni
ture, couch and toilet articles.
This attractive little house is worth
seeing and will be ono Of the features
of the doll sale. Mr.. Cardwell kindly
contributed the painting of the house
and u good friend of the hospital paid
for the construction and material.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
A BRIDE SHOWED NERVE.
Exciting Incident at the Marriage Of Miss
yirasn to air. Marshali at Lewes.

Exciting Incident at the Marriage Of Miss
yirden to mir. Marshali at Lewes.
story comes from LeMes that tells
/. of an exciting incident at the marriage
there on Wednesday afternoon of Miss
Hannah Virden, daughter of John Z.
Virden, president of the Board of Pilot
Commissioners. to Althui Marshall.
A large crowd was present, and waiting
with much interest for the arrival of
the bridal party at the chancel. Within
the rail were Bishop Coleman, and tho
Rev. Jesse Taylor, tho rector of the
church.
When the bridal party reached the
front of the church the guests were
suddenly thrown into state of con
sternation at seeing the bride wheel
around and start down the aisle. They
did not divine what it could mean, but
wondered whether she had changed her
mind, Her brother, who was with her,
was heard TO whisper to her not to
make Ounce of herself. But the young
woman apparently knew what she was
doing; for after some delay, Rector
Taylor withdrew from the chancel and
| then the bride went to the chancel and
became Mrs. Arthur Marshall Accord
ing to the story she desired Bishop
Coleman as the sole officiating clergy
| man.
Tho incident created sensation in
the town and the bride is said to have
been much praised for her exhibition
| of nerve,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
An unknorn Man TaRas Els Life In Lum-
her Yard at Newark. s

-
her Yard at Newark.
4 man about 45 years OF age, whose
identity has not yet been established,
committed suicide in Thompson lum-
ber yard at Newark on Saturday night
or early Sunday morning. He at
tempted TO hang himself by winding
several strands of bricklayer's cord
around his neck, after the cord had
been tied to beam. Fhe man stood
on basket and kicked it out from
under him. The rope broke, but
strangulation resulted. Coroner Van
derer was notified and Deputy Coroner
Giles went to Newark and brought the
body to this city and took it to the
The unfortunate man appeared in
Newark early Saturday evening and
was seen by several persons on tho
street. About 10 O'Clock he walked
into the Deer Park Hotel and talked
with Leslie Moore, the bartender. He
did not tell his name or say anything
about his home. He was not seen
alive afterwards.
When his pockets were searched a
notebook IVES found in them. in which
was written the name +. OF j. Deyer.
On another page was written Second
and Glenor streets, and Bramseham
and Hutchinson streets, No. 1862. In
the hook was found a slip OF paper on
which was written the directions fol
reaching Malvern, Pa, from Fhi!adel.
phia. 1t was signed by Myer S.
| Bush.
The man was about 8 fect inches
tall. and weighed about 200 pounds.
He had dark hair, which was turning
gay, and a dark mustache. He wore
a dark blue overcoat, lined with blacR
satin. very much worn, a black knit
jacket, dark trousers, mixed with gray,
and a fawn- colored fedora hat. Hi:
underclothing was white in color, hui
heavy in weight. He wore stockings
which had the appearance OF being
homemade. One was dafned on the
too and instep. He wore blue fame
shirt. Besides II cents in his pockets
were two trowels, shaving brush
with white bone handle, and a bo,
of salve.
A man answering the description o
the suicide was seen. in the Delawai,
Historical Society building last weel
talking With some of the scuptors VIII,
were erecting the models Of the Bayarc
statue. The following Jury has beer
empaneled and viewed the body: G. Il
Hoffman, s. L. Garrett, r. 7. Brown
| .. @. Messick, Harter Gray and Viii
liam M. Russell.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
CHILDREN NEGLECTED..
Shocking State OF Affairs Pound Nenr
Georgerowa by Agent stout.

Shockiur State OF Affairs Found Near
Georgetown by Agent stout.
Agent Stout of the s. P. G. G. has
placed in the Home for Friendles5 and
Destitute Children, in this city, Julia
Jane Tyre. aged 10 years; John Har-
rison Tyre, aged 8 years, aud Ella
Hester Frazer, aged 4 years, having
found them last Saturday at the resi-
dence of Demand Mitchell, their
guardian, in Nanticoke hundred, about
eight miles from Georgetown, where
he also found vivid evidence of neglect
of the children on the part Of Mitchell.
The later was arrested bs Constable
W. II. Wilson OF Georgetown, at the
instance of Mr.. Stout, and taken to
Georgetown, where he was fined $40
by Magistrate Charles I. Purnell and
in default of payment was committed
to Georgetown Jail.
Mr.. Stout was informed that the chill
dren were those of two former house,
keepers of Mitohell's, who are now
dead. Reports of i'll treatment have
been in circulation In Georgetown and
| its vicinity for some time and Trustee
of the Poor Curtis S. Fleetwood and
several neighhors tried heretofore 10
get the children to rear, but were un
| able to do SO.
4 Wednesday week Mr.. Stout received
the complaint and on Thursday went
TO Georgetown and drove to tho resi-
dence of Mitchell. who is engaged in
farming. The sight that net Mr..
Stout's eyes were shocking Tho chill
dreu were almost nude. filthy and
covered with vermin. Tho house was
filthy and the bed clothing, which was
.scant, was ragged, dirty and infested
with vermin. Mitchell was not at
home at the time and the l0-years. old
girl was the only person about the
place to do the cooking and housework,
as no housekeeper, has been employed
recently. Mitchell was not at home,
but Mr.. Stout and the constable
visited the house again at o'clocti
Saturday morning and found him. The
arrest and taking away of tho children
followed. Mr.. Stout was complimented
and much sympathy was expressed fol
the children by the people of George
| town.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
LoCAL BREpITIES.

John Holland of the Forty Acres
fractured his arm on Saturday and
was taken tc the Homeopathic Hos
pital
Policeman Riloy prevented woman
ard two children from being run down
by span of horses at Third and King
streets on Saturday.
Hugh Il. Kyle of No. 92l Linden
street, who recently fell from a b. Il
o. train, of which he was brakeman,
at Newark, and whose right arm was
amputated was released from the Della
ware Hospital on Saturday.
While Mrs. Della Moore of No. 1901
Delaware avenue, was walking on Mar
ket street, between Second and Third,
on Saturday night, with child in her
arms, she slipped ON banana peel and
fell, injuring herself and the child
slightly.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
Red Men To Celebrate.

In pursuance of resolutions PASSED
by the Great Council of the United
States, Improved Order of Red Men,
the great sachem of the United States
has promulgated orders to the tribes of
each great resei vation to properly COM
memorate December 14th as the Tooth
anniversary of the death of George
Washington, the father of his country,
and member of the Sons of Liberty,
the original tody of which the I'M
proved Order of Red Men is the di-
rect lineal descendant. Proclamation
to tribes in Delaware will be made by
the great sachem for appropriate OBJ
servance. The great chief of the Great
Council of the United States will pay
tribute at the tomb at Mt. Vernon,
with Chauncey Depew as orator,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23

States Senator Penrose. OF Pennsyl-
yania: United States Senators Kenney,
of Delaware. and Sewell and Keen, of
New Jersey; congressman Bingham,
Adams, CASTOR, Barber, Davenport,
Butler, Green, Young, Packer and
Thropp, of Pennsylvania; Congressman
Loudenslager, Daley and Gardner, of
New Jersey. ard Congressman Hof-
feoker, of Delaware; Gov. Voorhees,,
of Now Jersey; Gov. Tunnel, of Della
ware; Mayor Ashbridge, of Philadel-
phia; Mayor Jefferis, Of Chester, and
Mayor Hatch, OF Camden; Director of
Public Safety English, Director of
Public Works William &. Haddock.
Cart. Charles e. Clark, U. s. N. Rear
Admiral Silas Casey, U. S. NJ; Joel
Cock, 4. K. Sharwood, Col. Raymond,
Chief OF River and Harbor Improve
ments, and prominent members OF the
Philadelphia Board of Trade, Com
mercia Exchange, Maritime, Drug,
Grocers' and Importers Exchanges ;
Vessel Owners and Captains Asso-
citation, Board OF Port Wardens, Manu-
faeturers' Club and Board of Haibor
Commissioners
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
Attempt TO wreck ! Train.

Smyrna, Nov 90. An attempt to
wreck passenger train on the Sny rna
branch of the Delaware railroad, Satur-
day afternoon, caused much excitement
here. Somebody tampered with a
switch, and the train was derailed.
The train ran some distance on the
ties, and tore up tho track. Fortu-
nately, more serious damage did not
result, The train left the track near
the Smyrna station, and the passengers
were conveyed the remainder of the
distance in hacks. Boys are supposed
to have tampered with the switch.
An investigation is in progress.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
IN HER 0S rH I fEAR.
Miss Mary James Smyth, Who Was One OF
Wiimington's iieIies When Lafayette Was
Here. Died SUNDAY Night. f5#'f

Miss Mary James smyth, Who Was One of
W,iminston's iieIies When Lafayette Was
Here. DIED sunday Night.
Miss Mary James Smyth, whose life
almost liked the eighteenth and the
twentieth centuries, died Sunday at
the residence of Mrs. Clara Updyke,
No. 52G West Fourth street. She used
to say that she was horn in 1901, but
relatives placed the date one year later,
and July 10th was her birthday. She
was native of this city, and in her
youth lived in the McCauIley house,
No. Cos Market street. Afterwards she
resided at the Indian Queen, prede-
cessor OF the Clayton House. Sho had
resided with Mrs. updyke for the last
IA yeais. Miss Smyth was cousin
of Clement b. Smyth, president Of the
Thomas Tag Co. In her youth she
was one of the bellies of Wilmington,
and it was one of her recollections that
she attended the reception given to
Gen. Lafayette, when he visited Will
mington, October 9th, 1924.
Miss Smyth's grandfather. Rev.
Mr.. James. was pastor Of Old Drawers
Presbyterian Church, and Miss Smyth
was member of the Hanover Street
Church. She was member also oi
| the Wilmington Female Bible Society.
Up until IA months ago, when stricken
with paralysis, she had full possession
OF her faculties, and from her recol.
lections she was won't to furnish in.
formation to the Rev. Lafayette Marks,
now deceased, for historical work on
which he was engaged. She continued
in a feeble condition and recently
another stroke attacked her.
Her funeral took place Tuesday
afternoon. Services were conducted
by the Rev. f. &. Jenpings. pastor o.
Hanover Church, and interment wa
made in the First Presbyterian Churct
burial ground. 4-
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
naath CHILD.

A certificate. of death from natural
causes was given by Coroner Vandevei
Sunday in the case of the death Of
the 3-weeks-old babe OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William g. Davis of No, III Concord
avenue, which was found dead in bed
Sunday morning. Dr.. McColley was
callod and made an examination and il
was found that the child died ol
hemorrhage. The child had been il
with pneumonia and while coughing
it burst blood vessel.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
snle of nn,ldInc Lnts.

Last Saturday afternoon the United
States Realty Go. began the sale, ut
auction, of building lots on Clayton,
du Pont, Scott, Chestnut, Elm and
Linden streets, what is known as the
Delamore tract. Tho sale was we'll
attended. Lots sold at from 50. rs 10
S24. rs per foot front for depth of 100
feet, The sale will be continued next
SaturdaysweelS. The company proposes
to develop the property, which is one
of the finest locations in the city, and
offers to furnish money to people who
will build thereon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
LIKE A FOREST FIRE.
Richard 4. Cam, sr.'s, Barn Burned and
Farmland Involved bv Fire.

Richard 7. Cam, sr.'s, Barn Burned and
Farmland Involved bv FIRE.
A fire near Keeney station, on the
Newark and Delaware City railroad,
was in progress from 1870 O'Clock
Saturday morning until midnight,
burning the barn and devastating corn,
wheat and woodland on the farm OF
Richard L. Cam, Sr. About 10 acres
of woodland and 10 or Is acres of corn
suubhle and wheat were involved. 1t
is thought that the fire started in the
barn. Several fences were consumed
before it burned itself out. Fortunately
there was light wind; had the wind
been strong Dayett's mill might have
been endangered.
AS it was, farmers in the neighbor.
hood were relieved when the fro made
no further progress.
The Gam barn was insured for 5000
its contents were uninsured. The fire
made "a great spectacle aftor dark or
Saturday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
ALLEGED wonraIEss oHEoks.
Edward L. warpool Arrested on the Charg
of Uttertuc Them,

Edward L. Warpool, about 30 years
Of age. was arrested short distance
from Newark, near the Pennsylvania
State line, on Saturday afternoon, by
Detective Witsil, on the charge of
knowingly uttering the worthless checks
which made their appearance at the
stores Of James H. Wright, Max
Ephraim, R. w. Wolters and Lewis l..
Baer and the First National Bank in
this city en- Thursday and Friday of
last week.
He was arraigned in the City Court
Monday and before any witnesses
had been called waived hearing. He
was held in $500 bail for the Court OF
General Sessions.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
Opinion Versus Proof.

Doctors Opinion-"IIoney--Ho
Tar Nothing in them.I assure you-utterly
worthless All huinbug. bah! What a world
of gnlls this is!''
Convalescent's testimony-"rhre weeks
ago | WAS apparently. coughing my life
away. Three physicians dosed me in sue
cession. Got worse under their treatment.
Tried Hales Honey Of Horehound and Tar.
Improved rapidly. Am nearly we'll, be-
lieve in it.. Wouldn't you?' e!
Sold by all druggists. Prices. 25 and Soc.
and 81. Money saved by buying large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
! minute. ...--.- !. I. I---
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
PrnnerIies snln.

Charles W. Gooding has sold tho
store property at the southwest corner
of Ninth and Madison streets, owned
by Joshua X. Sharpless, to Amanda l..
Medara, for $1,000; also, the property
No. 903 West Eleventh street, owned
by Henry J.. Dure. to Mrs. Elizabeth
S. Gould, for So, 800.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
Tha nnrs ,.rnd rn.u-

DR.. Thomas a. Cook, who recently
purchased two fine rabbit dogs for s25,
took them out for hunt, fully en-
pecting fine time. The dogs seemed
to enjoy the l4-mile carriage ride
hugely, but when the hunting began
they comtlacently sat down under a
tree and refused to move. The doctor
thinks that he has struck gold brick.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
Ininrsa VIM. CUMMING.

On Saturday afternoon whilo gun.
ming in the vicinity OF his home near
Middletown, Walter Bartley, colored,
was BADLY injured by tho explosion OF
tho left barrel Of his gum His left
arm was badly shattered. He was
taken to the homeopathic Hospital in
this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
immoral ora Ye,rrnn.

Robert p OslSins. who was buried
Monday at Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery, was private in the old
Bucktai Regiment. He enlisted in
May, 1861, and was discharged for
disability after Tie battle at Harrison
burg, Va. He re-enlisted in the Eighth
Delaware Regiment as sergeant Of Co
e, aud served until the close of the
war.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
r,ro dwelling.

A match falling on the floor at the
residence of Abraham Connolly, No.
726 South Harrison street Sunday
morning started a fire. A lounge was
partially destroyed, tho total loss sus-
tained being about $40. The district
companies were summoned, but their
services were not required.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23

Nasal Catarrh quickly yiolds to treatment by
Ely's Cream Balm, which is agreeably aromatic.
1t is received through the nostrils, ceanses and
heals the whole surface over which IL dttfuses
itself. a remedy for Nasal Catarrh which is dry
ing or exciting 10 the Diseased membrane should
specific. Price so cents ut druggists or by mail.
A cold in the head Immediately disappears when
Cream Balm is used. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren
street, New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
sHor rnE BURGLARS.
Killed. One, blowing on tho Top oi
lIeHd, amt Wounded Another

~Ht'ese ohNt bfoNtHR Oth s'" -
lIead, and Wounded Another.
Chicago, H., Nov. 20. a. y
berg, ianitor CT tho three.story iiat
1881 Wabansia avenue, early today
and killed one burglar and won
another. He was awakened BY !
on tho back porch. Seizing his
gun, he awaited Developments
few minutes, the window OF his q
ment was raised. A head appe'
Swanberg fired, and the burglar
forward into the room, the top Q
head having been blown oil by
charge of shot.
The burglars companion took !
heels, with Swanberg in pursuit
the burglar was gaining, swaI
fired, and, he says, wounded the
in tho leg, before he disappeared
alley.
Swanberg has been arrested
dead man. who has not yet been
titled, was about 30 years old
roughly dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
wnsln peiaware Hoa,m.ut.

Walter N. Whiteman, aged 10 years,
who died last Thursday at the residence
of his grandmother, Mrs. S. A. White
man, No. 9l5 West Seventh street, was
member of Go. l., First Delaware
Regiment, in the Spanish War. He
was son OF Lawrence NJ. Whiiemau
OF Pleasant Hill, Mill Creek hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
NJortuary Statistics.

According to the records of Secretary
Wigglesworth of the Board of Health,
20 deaths, 50 births and 10 marriages
were reported in the city during the
week ended at noon Saturday. while for
the same period last year 26 deaths, 16
births and II marriages were reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
veternnstn tislahrn.a-

uu ront Post has arranged to cele-
praIe f ~ tne l9otb anniversary of the death
OF George Washington at its headouar.
.1s4 .eas on DecHmber l4th. when public
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23

"Ah! Tom there's no greater charm than
peach bloom complexion, such MS the
young lady had we heard extolling Glenn's
Sulphur Soap.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23

"My only objections to tho clia,, m
wheel and the horseless carrias I
their responsibility for sucl, al, ~, n
lot of pointiess jokes, - was the itD ~
OF the Cornfield Philosopher as
close Of the grocery symposium
dianapolis journal,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-23
Lieur. Cooper l.rIlrel

Lneut. Ignatius I. Cooper, U. S. N,
of Camden, has been retired.