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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
SHaDOWED BY DETECTIVES.
The Jurors In the Case of Roland Ii. 10
neux Closely Watched.

The Jurors IN the Case of Roland Il. NJ o1i-
neux Closely Watched.
Associated Press Dspstcr by sps,ial Wires
New York. Dec. 81. Some of the
Jurors in the case Of Roland b. Moll-
neux, who is on trial for the alleged
murder of Mrs. Kate j. Adams, have
conn. lained to Recorder Golf about
being under the constant and almost
painful surveillance of detectives. They
claim that ever since the selection Of
the jury detective has been assigned
to eacL member OF the jury, and this
detective has Swallowed each man with
annoying persistence. The complain
ing Jurors said that they are not only
logged but that their business places
arc invaded, and even the privacy of
home life is disturbed by the de-
tectiyes.
One of the jurors said that ne and
his wife were even followed by de-
tectiye to Christmas tree festival on
Christmas night. His every movement
about the tree and In connection with
the giving of presents to the little ones,
the juror said. was followed by the
detective. If the juror stopped to talk
with friend, the detective was there
at his elbow, affecting q far-away look
tut bent on catching every word. To
have his every word and his every act
scrutinized and iotted down, the juror
said, was intolerable.
The complaining jurors declared that
the detectives who did the shadowing
made report Of their observations
every morning to Assistant District
Attorney Osborne.
Foreman Martin was one OF the COM
planning jurors. He said that he and
his family were much disturbed by the
detectives In the Assistant District
Attorneys employ.
One of the jurors objected to the
detective assigned peering over his
shoulder and Siding up to him when
he was talking business with some of
his employees.
The complaints of the jurors covered
the whole range of their business and
domestic economy.
Assistant District Attorney Mcintyre
said today that Is detectives were
chosen for this purpose, a detective
being assigned to each one of the jurors
He said that it was not unusual to
have detectives shadow jurors during
the trial of an important murder case.
1t was essential for Justice and public
good that this should be done.
It was said that Recorder Golf told
the complaining jurors that he could
do nothing for them, and that they
went away dissatisfied,
The proceedings in the trial were re-
sumed today with Daniel I. Ames Of
San francisco, handwriting expert,
ON the witness stand.
This is the 44th day of the trial, and
the record for long murder trials in
New York county has been broken by
one day without any Of the essential
points in the case having been proved.
1t yet remains for the prosecution to
prove that murder was committed, or
that package of poison was sent
through the mail. Listening fer nearly
month to the technical explanations
of the handwriting experts has had q
wearisome effect on the jury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
LANDENBERG STATION ROBBED.
Stamps and Express Packages Stolen Tues
dav NiGht-faiied TO Open Safe.

Stamps aud Express Packages Stolen Tues
dav NiGht-raiied TO Open Safe.
The railroad station, ticket Office and
express office Of the Landenterg branch
of the Baltimore IL Ohio railroad and
Of the Pomeroy & Delaware City
branch of the p, W. K b. railruad,
which is also the postoffice, at Landen-
berg, Pa, were broken into Tuesday,
and small quantity of stamps and
several express packages were stolen.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
open the cafe.
The two railroads use the same
building ard one agent serves both
Entrance was effected at a rear door,
and 1t is supposed the burglary took
place between IL and IL o'clock. A
railroad employee had noticed two men
around the station late In ii 0 night. 1t
looks as IL the burglars tried to open
the safe with chisel, but whether
frightened away, or giving it up as a
bad Job, is not known.
The stamps were taken from the
ticket sellers office. which lies between
the station waiting room and the ex-
press and freight department.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Evanston, Wyo., Dec, 27.-John ID.
Sargent of New York, who was sus-
pected Of the murder Of Robert Ray
Hamilton, the New Yorker whose body
was found in Snake River in 1891, Is
incurably insane. Sargent and Hamil-
ton established ranch on Snake River,
and lived there for some time. Later,
Hamilton was drowned, and Sargent
was accused of killing him. Sargent
is under indictment for the murder Of
his wife, and is also charged with as
saulting his 4-years. old daughter. He
fed to New York after the latter crime
was said 10 have been committed, but
returned last summer to stand trial.
The confinement in Jail caused him to
become a physical wreck, and to lose
his mind; consequently, he has been
released.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
SURPLUS OF 100000.
Wafer p.part,n.n, WI, D..

wafer Department VIII PAY Lnrue sun n,
I CITY c"nucil-Decrease From Lat Year.
The Water Department surplus, TO
DO turned over to City Council this
week, will be about 100000. Last
year surplus was $50, 833. So, The
decrease is due largely to the cost of
Inc Rockford wator tower and the ex-
Eendltures for new material which have
been made in order 10 secure stock at
lower prices.
=, AT the meeting Of the department
tuesday. billie amounting to about
el3soU, including the weekly, monthly
and quarterly payrolls were passed., and
the balance in bank from whloh this
was TO be- drawn was S72, 349. so. The
registrar was ordered to draw a check
Tor the surplus and send it to City
Council.
Registrar Grohe reported 12 delin-
quenis and SS6 unsolicited for the year.
Last year about 5000 remained uncol-
leoted at the last of the year.
The board decided to increase the
salary Of Chief Engineer Joseph Bond
from 800 to Sl75 month aud Of Regis
tfar John s. Grohe from s125 to $50 a
month, beginning January LIST. The
suggestion for the increase was made
by President Porter, and the motion
was made by Commissioner Edward
Bolts. MIR. Bond and Mr.. Grohe
thanked the board for this mark Of
appreciation Of their services
On application Of the Wilmington
Mills Manufacturing Co. for increased
water supply for fire protection, it was
decided to extend the l2-inch main in
vandever avenue to point inside of
the property lines of the company. A
fire hydrant will be provided.
Application by Robert Adair for
meter service for tho property No. 81
Shipley street was referred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

Baltimore Sim, yesterday.
Chief Engineer McAfec of the Fire
Department yesterday assisted IN en-
bairassed couple to become man and
wife by lending them the use Of his
private office in the City Hall for the
performance of the wedding ccromouy.
The couple were James b. Brown
of Queen Anne's county, Md, and
Miss May Belle Horney OF Wilmington,
Del. They met in Baltimore by ap.
pointment yesterday morning and se-
cured their marriage license. They
wished to be married at once, as they
desired to leave in the afternoon for
Lancaster, Va, but they knew no
Clergyman and had no place to 60 for
the performance of tho ceremony. To
fortify themselves with strength to
overcome their difficulties and per-
plexity they entered q Baltimore street
restaurant for lunch. While there the
groom elect took into bis confidence
the proprietor. The latter turned to
Chief Engineer McAfee for assistance,
and the latter CALAMITY offered the use
Of his office to the couple. Others
present were soon made acquainted
with conditions, and while one yolun-
teered 20 get a minister others offered
their services as attendants and wit
pesses.
The couple we've escorted to the City
Hall, where they we're soon joined by
J. W. Loane, local preacher, VINO was
authorized to perform the marriage
ceremony. The license was exhibited,
all questions were satisfactorily an
swered and the nuptial knot was
quickly tied. The witnesses to the oere-
mony were Chief McAfee, Stanley
Baker, Walter +. Hill, George A. Ford,
Frank A. Galloway, William Dawley
and Hugh McElderry. With many ex-
pressions of thanks for kindly services
rendered, the grateful groom and blush
ing bride departed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
Associated Press Dispatch by Special wire.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wire.
London, Eng, Dec. 27.-winstou
Spencer Churchill has cabled to the
Morning Post an account of his escape
from the Beers after having been taken
prisoner In the Reconnaissance of an
armoied train at Estcourt. The
dispatch, which is dated Lourenxo
MARQUES, December 2lst. says:
I'm the evening, / concealed myself
in q railway truck under a great pile Of
sacks. I had q small store of good
water. / remained hidden so. CHANGING
discovery. The Beers searched the
train at Komstipoort, but did not
search deep enough. After 60 hours Of
misery, came safely here. am very
weak, but am free. I have lost many
pounds in weight, but am light in
heart. shall avail myself of every
opportunity henceforth to urge earnestly
the unfiinching and unoompromising
prosecution Of the war.
In the afternoon of December 18th,
the Transvaal Secretary of War it,
formed me that there was little chance
Of my release 1, therefore, resolved to
escape, and the same night l left the
State School Prison in Pretoria by
climbing the wall when the sentries'
backs were turned momentarily. I
walked through the streets of the
town without disguise, meeting many
burghers, but was not challenged in the
crowd. / got through the pickets Of
the town guard, and struck the Delagoa
Bay railroad. walked along it, eyad-
ing the watchers at the bridges and
culverts, and waited for train beyond
the first station. The IL. 10 goods train
D.ntarfa ha1 T
reached the place, and was moving at
full speed. boarded with great diff
Guilty, and hid under coal SACKS. I
jumped from the train before dawn.
and was sheltered during the day in a
small wood, in company with a huge
vulture, who displayed Lively interest
in me.
81 walked on at dusk. There we're,
no more trains that night. The danger
of meeting the guards of the line con-
tinued, but was obliged to follow it,
as had no compass or map. l had to
make wide detours to avoid bridges,
stations and huts, and so my progress
was very slow. Chocolate Is not a
satisfying food. The outlook was
gloomy, but I persevered with Gods
help. For five days, my food supply
was very precarious. / was lying up
by daylight, and walking BY night.
Meanwhile, my escape had been
discovered, and my description tele-
graphed everywhere. All trains were
searched, and every one was on the
watch for me. Four times the wrong
people were arrested. The sixth day l
managed to board train beyond Mid
dleburg, whence there was direct service
to Delagoa."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

Princess Anne, Nd, Dec. 26.-Today
argument was heard ON the motion Of
counsel for Joseph Muir to have the
amended petition Of L. Wesley Beau
champ dismissed in the contested cleo
tion case OF Beauchamp and Muir. II.
Fillmore Landlord and Joshua w.
Miles are counsel for the contestant
and John g. Rose of Baltimore and
james L. Ellegood OF Salisbury repre-
sent Muir. Judge Page allotted each
gentleman As minutes in which to argue
his case. At the conclusion of the
argument the count overruled the
motion Of the contestee Muir to dis
miss the amended petition Of the CON
testnnt, and the contestee was laid
under rule to answer contestants
petition immediately.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
FlFTY-NlNE TO Be RETIRED.
Faithful Employees of the p, W. & b. Rail
road Who Have Reached the Age Limit.

Faithful Employees of the p, W. & b. Rail-
road Who Have Reached the Age Limit.
On Monday next SO employees of the
Maryland division of the p. W. & b.
railroad will enter the list of pensioners
on the Relief Pension Fund which goes
into effect on that day. This is under
the compulsory age limit recently estab-
lished. 1t is not expected at the
present time to publish the names of
those who will be retired, but the
names of the men will be gradually
made known.
Some Of the men are displeased over
the law enacted governing the fund
and pensioning them and several have
sent letters to the heads of the depart.
ments requesting that they be allowed
to continue 10 the service, some for
three, others six months and yet others
ask to tie retained for longer period.
The only conductors who will come
under the regulation thus far known
are Msssrs. Bacon, Duncan and Charles
Sherburne. The latter is yet on the
road while the others mentioned have
been retired for some months.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
THE TROUBLE AT NEWPORT.
Constable Porter Has a Warrant Charging
CharIes Iirattop WIN lnciting TO Riot

Constable Porter Has Warrant Charging
Charles Hrattop With lnciting To Riot
Constable James II. Porter of New
port was 10 town yesterday and he con-
trmed the report that there was some
trouble on account of disUrderly char
actors at Newport on Christmas night !;
and he, moreover, had o warrant 10 his
pocket for one Of the alleged partici-
pants, namely, Charles Bratton, colored.
According to the information received
by the constable, Bratton was one of a
crowd of colored men who acted badly
at the Newport Hotel, which is kept by
August kreinan, and Kreinan shut the
DOR against them. But the mem are
said to have forced their way into the
barroom and to have broken some
bottles and spilled some liquor. They
threw the bottles at each other aud
possibly one or two were hurt. A white
man is said to have interfered and to
have had his head cut. The charges
against Bratton are of entering the
place with force and with melting to
riot
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
THREE MEN sHoE.
Reckless Use OF Revolver by John Honey,
Lolored.

Reckless Use OF Revolver by John Honey,
Lolored.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Middletown, Dec 27.-Curtis Buck,
Walter Smith and George Hall were
shot yesterday by John Honey. The
quartet, who are negroes, assembled
10 room, when Honey drew a revolver
and fred twice. The first shot carried
away Bucks lip and lodged in Halls
face, and the second shot entered
Smiths face. Smith, whose injuries
are the most serious, was taken to the
Delaware Hospital, Wilmington. Honey
claims that the shooting was acct
dental.
Magistrate Reynolds comm tilted Honey
on two previous occasions for promiscu
Gus shooting. Buck is notorious, and
Hall and Smith are peaceful. Smith,
who is known as the "leopard negro, !
portions OF his body and face having
turned white, has had offers to travel
with shows, but declined, saying II
am afeerd.''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
WAR SITUATION UNCHANGED.
The Beers strengthening Their Entrsnch
nepts at Modder River.

The Beers strengthening Their Entrench-
mepts at Modder river.
Associated Press Dispatches ov special Wires
London, Eng, Dec. 27.-The War
Office has received the following dis
patch from Cape Town, dated yester-
day: "There is no change in the situa.
tion. Methuen reports that the enemy g
forces have Increased, and are engaged
in entrenching 31s miles from his out
lying pickets. Methuen reconnoitered
with two squadrons of mounted infantry
for two miles along the line, and drew
the fire of four guns and two Vickers
machine guns. Four horses were hit
The Queens Christmas message was
received with enthusiasm. Gatacre is
endeavoring to reopen communication
with the 'Indwe collieries.
Inquiries made today BY repre-
sentative OF The Associated Press show
that the American Ambassador, Joseph
II. Choate, has not yet received IN
structions from Washington regarding
the seizure of cargoes of American -four
by British warships off Delagoa Bay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
MariHass. '

BEcEETT-GUNNING-A Asbury NJ. e. par
sonaae, on December 20,h, 1890, BY me Rev.
James Grove, Pm. D., william Beckett and
Mary Cunning. both OF New CASTLE.
BLKyT--BECK-on September 2ssh, 1884, at the
Wesley u. &. PARSONAGE, by the Rev. w. II.
Dawson, Howard a. Biost and Florence Peck.
GREEN-vlECBNT-At Asbury N. y. pRrson-
age. on Decsmbsr eoth, 1889. by the l,ov. James
Vincent
LoANE-MoRGAN--AtA sbury N. E. parsonage,
on December Rlst, 1893, by the Rev. Jamas
Grove, Phi. D., Ernest K. Losne and Grace NJ.
Morgan, both OF Baltimore.
wIHT-BUNTLY-on December i4tb, 1899, at
the Wesley III. L. parsonasp, by the Row W. Z.
nLwron, Charles II. Writ and Mabel Q.
Huntly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

Associated Press Dispatch BY special wirhs
Philadeiphia, Dec Y.-WheAt. steady no. 9
PennsylvAnia red In orport elevator. fnSs.lks.:
No. ored spot In export elevator. eebSa70Itc.
Corn. sIeaay; No for local traus, nc
Oats unchanged: NO. 2 white clipped. 81 4R8ac..
No. white do, so1Sa8le; No, mixed, do, pslsa
2ss<c.
Bran. stesdy, winter In buiE, si7ais.oO; spring
In sacks, Sl7alT.@
Butter, nrn, lc hirher; fancy Western cream
err, CSC: do prints, BIC.
kggs, arm: fresh nearby, 2ic.: do. Western,
eic: do southwestern. Ice: do. southern, lsc.
Refined sugarp, unchanged
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

Denton, Nd, Dec 20. flames Ed
ward Nichols married Miss Sarah Lii
Ian Moore, daughter of Isaac j. Moore,
this afternoon in the Denton Methodist
Protestant Church. Miss Berthe Sea-
man of Philadelphia played the we'd
ding march. The ushers were Thomas
Lane Moore and Charles Warren OF
Philadelphia, and Albert q. lowers
and Frederick Nichols of Denton. The
Rev. W. j. d. Lucas, assisted by the
Rev. J. NJ. Diokey, performed the cere-
mony.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
sheen Cause Amnsrmenr.

While floor of SHEEP were being
driven from Carrcroft to this city
Tuesday, to be slaughtered, the leader
of the herd caused much trouble TO the
heider and amusement to the small
boy. Al Ninth and Market streets the
leader started on a run and the lest
followed. At Third and Market streets
they we're guided west on Third street.
At Tatnall street they again started ON
a run to Fourth. Finally, they were
rounded UP and taken to the slaughter
house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
EMILY HILDA BLAKE HANGED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Brandon, Manitoba, Dec. 27.-Emily
Hilda Blake, domestic, was bangV
here this morning, for the murder OF
Mrs. Lane, hor mistress.
The execution was private, only few
persons obtaining tho privilege of wit
Messing il.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
pnyISsULA paRAsRAPHs.

Mrs. E. B. Armstrong has been ap-
pointed pootlnaster at Crumpton.
The Rev. Wyilyo Rede, D. D., OF
Atlanta, Ga. has been invited to
become rector at Crisiield.
Alcade KINNEY Of Denton has oh,
tanned divorce from his wife, and
has been awarded the custody OF the
children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

The wedding of Miss Eva Sanderlin
and Archie Seaeraves, both Of Salem,
N j., took place on Monday afternoon
al the home OF Mrs. Harry Hargitt, No.
"a East Sixth street. Joseph Sander
lin, brother of the groom, was best
man and Misses Alice Morton and Amy
Morton were bridesmaids. Mrs. L. W.
jackson, rendered the newiy-married
couple reception.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

The Thermometer Tuesday wss much
lower than any day thus far this winter
and at noon dropped to the 20 mark,
while in some exposed places it was
reported as low as IA degrees above
zero. The clothing stores did fair
bushes. for so early in the week. At
New Castle. the thermometer stood at
10 degrees for several hours. while at
Delaware City near the wharves it was
marking 16 degrees. Tuesday night was
chilly, the thermometer dropping to
the Ii mark, with but little wind
stirring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

Gibraltar, Spain, Dec. 81. : The
British steamer Dunottai Castle, having
on board Gen. Lord Roberts Of Kanda-
har, commander in chief of the British
forces in South Africa, arrived here
last evening. Glen. Sir Kitchener, who
came from Egypt to Join Gen. Roberts
as his chief of staff, embarked on board
the Dunottar Castle, and the vessel
sailed early this morning for Cape
Town.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
HARvaRD'S NEW BOATHOUsE BURNED.
Associated Press Dispatches BY Special wires.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 27.-Har-
wards new boathouse, on Charles River
Parkway, which was almost completed,
was burned today, and tho launch
Frank Thomson, gift OF the late
president Of: the Pennsy lvanis railroad
to Harvard, was badly damaged. The
loss is estimated at s37, 900, Of which
S27,0 on the building falls on the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
To Preach at ohamb.r.burr, Pa.

On Sunday next the Rev. Luther A.
Oates OF Delaware City will preach to
ihe congregation of Falling Spring
Presbyterian Church, Chambersburg,
"a This is the congregation that re-
emily extended the call to Mr.. Oates.
a conference will be held on Sunday
Nth the trustees of the church In rela-
lion to the call,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

A pleasing affair on Christmas morn
ing was the distribution of gifts at the
Sunday Breakfast Mission. The gifts
consisted of stockings, handkef chiefs
and other useful articles. A prayer
service was held and turkey dinner
provided for 20 men. In the evening
Mrs. Seth Whiteley had charge of the
meeting. The meetings will be con-
tinued during the week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
Many Bogus silver Dollars In Circulation in
This Ctty.

inns Oltys
Several merchants have complained
of counterfeit silver dollars being in
circulation. The majority of the dollars
were received during the rush Of trade
made and thrown upon marble slab
give good ring and are good imita-
tion. At the banks number of the
counterfeits have been handed back TO
the parties making deposits.
Several dollars CT the same kind were
passed on Monday, but the greater
portion were palmed off during Satur-
day evening. when the stores wers filled
and the'clerks busy making change. 1t
is estimated that at least 100 of the
spurious pieces Of metal were passed in
this city. At the banks drop of acid
is placed on the metal and at once a
dark spot shows itself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28
Extrad,tiou of wiilism p. Ray.

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 81. - Gov.
Stone issued warrant today, on
requisition of Gov. Voorhees, of New
Jersey, for the extradition of William
p. Hay, Philadelphia Times reporter.
Hay is wanted at Camden, to answer a
charge of conspiracy in connection with
an alleged confession of Eli Shaw, who
was acquitted recently of the murder
of his mother and grandmother.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

register Causey of Sussex county
| pH granted lotters OF administration
n ~ me estate Of Charles M. Dickens
/" george e. V,clSers.
holsnd ". Bell OF Smyrna has re-
|IIIs ni. the position OF paymaster In the
tNa States navy mud engaged in
,uins in the Philippines.
me Rev. W. W. ". Wilson, D. D.,
ni nerlT Of the Wilmington Methodist
nphtsOopai Conference, has been invited
NM wec9me pastor OF n church at Dam
-" eonn., next conference year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-12-28

New York, Dec. 27.-A small fire on
Franklin avenue, Brooklyn, late last
night, caused Henry Oppenheimer, Jr.,
to jump to the street from the apart
ment occupied by his parents. He was
picked up dead. His father and others
had been obliged to abandon an attempt
&c rescue him, young Oppenheimer hav-
ing locked his door.