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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS MARCH @ 8sswELW PAGES
CHAIRMAN CANNON TALKS.


Washington, March ll.-Chairman
Cannon, OF the committee on appro-
priations, has prepared for the Con.
gressional Record a more extended
statement OF the appropriations made
by the Fifty-ffth congress than he
made the day after adjournment lie
places the total appropriations for the
entire congress at Sl,566, $780, 0l6 and
the appropriations authorized for fu-
ture congresses under the continuing
contract system for battleships, river
and harbor improvements and public
buildings at $40, 900, 600. He cites the
defeat OF the provision for the con.
struction OF the Nicaragua canal, which
the senate attempted TO get through
in connection with the sundry civil
appropriation bill, as an instance of
the success of watchfulness on the
part OF the house and says:
II the senate bill or any measure proposed
had been enacted the United States would have
paid 1000 900 for worthless concession and
would have been committed by law TO the con-
struction Of o canal along the Nicaragua route
and under such conditions it would have been
compelled, before we threw spadefu OF earth
or In anv way began actual construction, TO
have acquired by treaty from Nicaragua and
Costa Rica the territory whereon TO construct
the canal and the right to construct 1t,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Washington, March IL = Admira
Dewey has been instructed to pre-
scribe his own uniform for the exalted
rank to which he has just been ap.
pointed. His uniform, under former
regulations, when the navy had an
admiral, would BE- four stars on his
shoulder straps, the end stars being
on an anchor. Upon his sleeves he
would wear two very broad bands Of
gold, between which would be band
Of yellow half the width OF the out
side bands The yellow on his sleeves
would extend nearly TO the elbow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
DIR. Lowry Out o, the Church

Kansas City, Mo-, March ll.-Dr II.
). Lowry, against whom a verdict Of
S2b, 900 was given in favor Of Miss
Martha Smith for breach Of promise
has been suspended from the Second
Presby terian church. The church
elders have had Dr. Lowry's otfense
under consideration ever since the sen
sational trial was over, but deferred
action until public indignation had
subsidized SO that they would not have
the appearance Of hasty action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
The Pres,dsnt's Trim South.

Washington, March ll.--Flnal ar.
engagements have been made for the
presidents trip to Thomasville. Ga.
The party will leave here next Mon.
day afternoon and will consist OF the
president and Mrs Mckinley, Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart, Senator
and Mrs. Hanna and Assistant Secre-
tary Cortelyou. 1t is probable that
the party will remain at Townsville
for couple Of weeks or longer II the
public business will permit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
VIII Have n South Atlantic Stnt,oo

Washington, March II. The Chicago
has been detached from the squadron
Of Rear Admiral Sampson and has
sailed from Havana to Hampton roads.
The Chicago is to become the flagship
Of Rear Admiral Henry L. Howison,
who has been assigned to command
the South Atlantic station in South
Americn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
The Army Reef Inquiry

Chicago, March 1.-THE army court
Of inquiry regarding beef continued
work to-day at the stock yards inves.
tigating packing-house methods. 1t is
expected that the taking of testimony
will occupy Saturday and Monday,
and that the court will leave for Kan.
sas City or Omaha Tuesday or Wednes-
day, unless something develops to
make longer stay in Chicago impera-
tive.
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KANSANS IN 1T AGAIN.
They Charged and Drove hack n body 0i
Insurgents Rt san Pedr0-Capt.
. Elliott's Bodv shipped Home

Manila, March II. AT San Pedro
Macati yesterday band OF insurgents
was discovered building an embank-
ment on the road 80 yards to the left
OF the Kansas regiment. A company
Of Kansas soldieW charged the natives
and drove them back.
The remains Of Col. W. II. Smith,
Maj r. McConville, Capt David s.
Elliott and Second Lieut. Eugene s.
French, who were killed In action,
were shipped home to-day by the
United States transport Scandal with
military honors, the Second Oregon
volunteers furnishing the escort
through the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Fatality In a Mine at Crsede.

Creole, COL, March IAN ex.
plosion Of several hundred pounds of
powder occurred in tunnel No. 5 OF
the Commodore mine, creating great
havoc aud killing at least four miners
1t Is certain that one other miner was
killed, and IL Is believed that the
dead number six, and that there are
several others seriously injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Petersburg, Ind, March lO.-Fred
Limp, aged IA years, and Dee Patter-
son, aged 10 years, got into q quarrel
over some trfling affair. When they
finally came together Limp drew a
knife and cut Patterson a fearful cash
in the throat, killing him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Klp,,ng'. child Was crsm.,.a.

New York. March 10, The ashes OF
little Josephine Kipling rest in small
urn at the French Pond crematory,
.he body being incinerated there.
Rudyard KIpling himself is a strong
advocate Of cremation. His long resi-
deace in ludia, where all bodies ass
burned, inclined him toward IT,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Communicated with Imor,.oned Miner.

Veadville, Col, March ll,-Communi-
cation has been esta blished with
Charles Reuss and Bert Frey, impris-
oned in the Bon Air mine through the
caving.in OF the shaft, by ripping
asunder the water pipe by charge Of
dynamite lowered to the proper depth.
Provisions were lowered through the
pipe. A new shaft will have TO be
sunk ID feet before the men can be
reached. This will take about week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Little Rock, Ark, March II. Sheriff
Grace, Of Oakland, CAL, arrested a
mau named J Caldwell, at Jensen,
Ark, who is wanted in Oakland for
the murder Of Dr. Clark, on January
3. Grace had tracked Caldwell IL, 500
p,ilss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

London, March 10. The London
Times says: We understand that the
navy estimates will show an increase
for the ensuing year of nearly Sl5, OOO,.
900 over last years total and will reach
almost sl4O, 900, 900. N is proposed to
add between 4, 000 and 5000 men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
Port Arthur. Celebration Changed

Port Arthur Tex, March 1.-THE
date OF the opening OF the Port Arthur
ship canal, which is part Of the har.
Dor system of the gulf terminus Of the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad
at Port Arthur has been definitely
fixed at Saturday, March 81 instead OF
March 20, as previously stated
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Washington, March 1.-The presi.
dent Yesterday appointed the following
postmasters. Kansas Baxter Springs
j. B. Boyer; Council Grove. Jesse S,
Carpenter; Girard, Albert NJ Wasser.
Missouii-Appleton City, Columbis
Drew.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Neosho, Mo-, March lO.-An attempt
was made by an organized gang to
hoh.up and rob Noel, Mcdonald coun.
ty, last night, but failed. A robber
was shot and killed by Louis Smith, a
saloonkeeper, whom he attempted to
rob, as Smith was closing up at night.
His pal was waiting outside and was
arrested. Citizens had been warned
OF the hold.up and were prepared.
The killing nipped the attempt in the
bud. Nothing on the dead robber to
identify him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16
oLD.eAsHIoNED WOMEN,

Have 4 very natural prejudice against any.
thing that ofFends their 6ne sense Of deli
cacy. And for that reason numbers Of such
women have suffered in secret and 10
silence the pangs and pains consequent ON
the arrangement or displacement Of the
delicate organs Of sex. Any suffering to-
them was better than the shame Of aues-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

New York, March II 1T is said that
Rudyard Kipling is "in the most te.
dious period Of eonYsiescenee aud still
very weak. and that he is not pro-
crossing as fast M the public has been
led 10 believe"
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state Printing Plant for michigan

Lansing, Mich, March lO.-A joint
resolution providing for the establish.
ment of state printing plant passed
the house to-day by vote Of 70 to o.
1t had already passed the senate and
will be signed by Gov Pingree.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

Dover, Del, March 1.-THE dem.
ocrats and regular republicans have
an understanding which amounts TO
an agreement to disagree, and to leave
Delaware with only one senator at
Washington for two wears
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tons and exam.
nations which
probed modes
~ to It's very
core. But while
they could hide
their suffering
they could not
conceal its raw
ages. The dark
ening circles
beneath their
eyes, the sallow
skin, the cheek
robbed of its
roundness, the
body shrunken
by W asting
flesh, all these
signs marked
the presence Of
disease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-03-16

william J. Bryan has accepted az
Invitation to visit Little Rock aud 40.
dress the Arkansas Legislature
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
HOV D his QUARTERS

LIEUTENANT sNfITHERls NCW. &C
CulF.ES TIHE OLD TELEPaIONE
ROOM AT FOURTH AND MARKET
sTlREnTs.
Lieutenant IT, c. smithers. who has
charge of the local recruiting office in
this city. has moved his quarters to
F1arth and Market streets. He now
occupies the room recently vacated BY
the Delaware Atlantic Telegraph ami
Telephone Company
HIS new quarters are great inn
provement ever the ones they first had.
The room is large and has eeveral win
dows' whereas the other cne WAS emall
and dingy.
The room above the main office will
be used as an examining room, giving
him twp rooms, whereas he formerly
had one.
No men were received into the SER
vice to-day. Only one appeared for ex-
animation, and he was not physically
sound
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
rEACHING sIGHrIsINGING.

Miss josephine Fletcher, teacher of
music in the public schools, is at pres
ent engaged in teaching scholars sight
Of music. Yesterday afternoon
Miss Fletcher Taught the classes at No.
school, DR.. Shortlidge, the president,
and L. B. Morrow, of the Board Of
Education. being present. The singing
Of the classes at No. 1 school was ex-
ce,cent, but Miss Fletcher says ain the
grammar schools are doing equally as
Wei, and all deserve the greatest
praise.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
TEN -MrIlrs nF nRoInIEY.

Associate Judge GIubb has approved
of the application for a charter for an
electric railway, which win nun line
from New Castle to Delaware City. The
charter will be fled with Secretary Of
State Huhges, under the new general cor
poration law. The rcad will be ten
miles long, and for each mile TO be con-
structed the promoters of the road viii
have to deposit $500 with the state
treasurer, and as each mile is com
pleted this money is returned. The in
corpOrators of the new company are
Harry A. Richardson, of D.ver; Peter j.
Ford and Peter L. Cooper, Of Whining
ton, and Frederick II. Treat and c. p.
King, Of Philadelphia. Among others
interested in the road is JOhnGNog-er
Of Philadelphia. The capital stock is
s1O0 O00 This viii be the first road
to be chartered under the new general
corporation law.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
FINE MUSIC At FPWORTH

CHOIR OF THTRTY VOICES WILL
SING CHOICE SELECTIONS TO-
MORROW.
Epworth NJ e Church choir has
carefully prepared its Easter program,
and the music at that church tO-mOr-
row promises to be as fine as amy in
the city The selections are unusually
pleasing. The choir consists OF thirty
voices, with George Z. King, director,
and Mrs. W. P. Saxton. organist. Fol-
lowing is the program:
10 a. m.
Gloria Patri. choir
Prayer.
Response. choir.
He Is Risen" n"...................... Billings
Scripturpl reading.
20. Joyful Sound" Adams
Soprano solo. baritone solo and chorus.
Omertory.
Christ Is Risen" Herbert
Sermon. Rev f. Burgette Short.
"Thqnks BE TO God" d"................Ma Marks
Soprano obhgato and chorus.
7.So = m.
Gloria Patri. choir.
20. Joyous Easter Morning .Schneckel
Baritone solo and chorus.
Hymn, congregation.
prayer.
Victory over Death"..............H Herber
Offertory.
Behold, I Show You a Mystery" Fillmor
Soprano and alto duet and chorus.
| Sermon.
Awake Thou That Sleepest" Ashton
Soloists-Mrs. Mary Gee, Mrs. Emma b
Anderson, Mrs. Emma Owens, Miss Mar
Smith and John A. Booker
| The members Of the choir are as fol
lows:
Sopranos-Mrs. Josephine Anderson
Mrs. Emma b. Anderson. Mrs. Lizzi
Booker. Mrs. Lizzie Cam, Mrs. Mary Get
Miss salAe Croes Miss Editha Chamber
Miss Mary Missimer, Miss Minnie Minkei
Miss Elizabeth c. Moore, Miss Edna NJ,
lCready.
Altos-AIiss Georgia Jewell, Mrs. Emm
owens Miss Mary f. Smith, Mrs. Ell
Thomas. Mrs. Susie W. White.
| Tenors-Charles f. Anderson, Davi
Baker. George b. Booker. John Whit
J Jr, William =. White.
| Basses-Harvey Booker, John A Bool
er. Ernest A. Gillespie, William NJ. Mas
Jr.. Charles II. Morrow. Willis l.. Owe
deer James Z. Smith, Edwin ]. Thoma
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
GLAD EASTtR-TI
Preparations for Obs rvance
Being Completed To-day.
FINE MUSIC IN THE CHURCHES

ELABORATE FlROGRlAN AlRRlANG- |
ED FOR TINE SERVICES. BOTH
MclRNING AND EVENING THE
NEW BONNET AND GOWN WELL
FlRlEVAGL.
WEmingtonians, and, in fact, every
body throughout this broad country,
have completed their preparations for
to-msrrow. the glad Eastertide The
church choirs will have their last re-
hearsa,s tonight, and elaborate ser
vices are promised by all of them for
tomorrow. Every church in this city
regardless Of denomination, win cele-
brate the resurrection of Christ with
elaborate and impressive services. They
will be beautifully decorated with fOw-
ers. the mast prominent OF which win
be the lily.
To-day amy quantity OF pretty flow
ers can be purchased, and soma very
beautiful displays are being made by
florists. Without flowers to beautify the
house it would not seem like Easter.
The nearest thing to a woman's heart
to-day lis her Easter bonnet, which has
been carefully put away, after being
tried on several times, to be worn to-
morrow for the first time. The wearing
of new apparel on Easter is a custom
which is said TO bring sufficient good
luck to last the remainder Of the year
MBliners report a brisk trade for tht
past two weeks, and many are buying
here this year that have heretofore
purchased in philadelphia. The stores
have made a beautiful display, thereby
commanding nearly al Of Whining
toms trade.
There has also been a heavy demand
for Easter eggs Of candy and Of Eastei
baskets.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
KAW PILOTAGE RATES
THEY WILL NOW GET TWO Doll
LIARS PIER IlADF. FOOT UP TO
TWELVE FEBT.

THEY WILL NOW GET TWO Doll
LIARS PIER HALF FOOT UP TO
TWELVE FEET.
Posted on the bulet.n board OF the
Maritime Exchange. In Philadelphia,
yesterday. was a letter from President
Virden. OF the Pilots Association for
the Bay and River Delaware, which was
accompanied by a copy Of the act re-
gard.ng the increase in pilotage rates
as passed by the Pennsylvania Legis-
lature, also adopted by the Delaware
legislature. and has the approval OF
the Pilots Assertion.
According to the regulations Of the
new act section l reads: "That from
and after the passage OF this act the
rates OF pi.otage for conducting a yes
sci from the capes OF the Delaware TO
the city cf Philadelphia or other pace
on the river Delaware and from the
city OF Philadelphia or other place on
the river Delaware to the capes OF the
Delaware in either case shalt be fcI
every half foot of water which a
vessel shall draw under, ap e. and i'm
cluding twelve feet THE cum Of 81 pei
half foot. and every vessel drawing
over twelve feet the sum Of $3.50 pei
han foot Of water. An increase OF Il
lpsrosn.um frcm the said rates ehall b'
paid C. the pilot whenever he saa,
laleak an inward bound vessel at any
point east Of the Five Fathom Bani
,ish clip or noruh Of Hsreiord lr,e
lighthouse or s-ulh OF Fenwick's Is
land lighthouse. and a deduction OF Il
lpercertum from the said rates shal
be made when an inward bound vesse
Is first spoken by the pilot inside ~ I
straight t.ne drawn from Cape Ma.
Aght to Cape Henlopen light. providei
always that a vessel inward bound u
any port or rrace m the bay or rive
Dslawarewhi .s not sp.k ken oIbffere
the services Of a pilot outside of
straight Tine drawn fr-m Cape Hen
,open light TO Cape May light ehail b
exempt from the duty Of taking pilo
( and the vessel as we'll az her maste
S owner. agent CT consignee shall be es
empt from the duty Of paying P.l-tal
7 CT half pilotage or any penalty wha
d sosver. in case OF her neglect or r.
fusal TO DO So
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
LARGE FINES IMPOSED

JUDGE BALL LEVIE5 HEAVY
TAXEI5 ON OFFENDERS THIS
MORNING IN MUNICIPAL COURT.
Judge Ball was not inclined to be
len.snt on law-breal0ers this morning,
and several stiff fines were imposed by
him duning Municipal C1nTt.
John Thompson, a young man with
a black eye, and face otherwise dislig-
ured, was charged by Mrs Aiken, liy-
ing on Pine street, with acting i'm an
indecent manner toward her last night
whiie she was accompanying ittle girl
home who had been attending a party
at her house AS this was the second
time Thompson had been before the
court on a similar charge, Judge Ball
imposed the fine provided by the law
ouch offenses, $50 and costs.
Because Hannah Holt, a progresses
ing colored girl, refused to allow John
Thompson, "a coal black baby" to ac-
company her home last evening
Thompson struck her three times in
the face and otherwise abused her al
Tenth and Market street Officel
Aiken, hearing the girls screams. pro
ceedsd to the scene and placed the ne
gro under arrest. John had nothing tt
say in court this morning, excepting
that he struck Hannah because she re
fuse to go home In order to impress
upon Thompson's memory that such ac
tiOns wound not be permatted upon tn
public streets, Judge Ball levied a ia,
OF $25 and costs upon him.
Patrick OdcCann got drunk last might
and upon being tod to go home b,
lOfficer Aiken refused to do SC. an
commeneed abusing the policeman an
defying him to arrest him. Five dol
lars and costs for the occurrence wa
the sentence of the court.
Nicholas Radine, an Italian, was az
rested in the p. W. & B. railroa
lStauOn last might by Otflcer MARI. MICH
olas was awaiting the arrival Of
friend from New York and incidental
Sleeping off a surplus Cf coast liquo
with which he had loaded up in tn
afternoon. Upon being tod TO depal
by the officer Radine informed hil
that he'd go when he got ready, whic
statement he followed up with sewers
other remarks, interpreted with oath
Nicholas wait Will cost him 81 an
costs, the expense attached to bring
ing him to the police station.
The case Of Fred Barnieo, charge
with assault and battery. was continue
until Wednesday night.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
YOTSRs AT TRE PRIMARIES

DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE EN-
DEAVORING TO HAVE AUGUST
NAMES Added.
This morning Councilman Kane, u
the Democratic City Committee Will
go before the Department Of Elections
and ask the commissioners to add the
names of all men who were registered
at the last two days OF registration to
the voting books of the city primary
election.
It is not believed that a decision will
be rendered by the department. to-
night, and there are some, well ac
quainted with this law, who contenE
that the department cannot compl!
with the request.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
rlMuNGIAIRs NnEcIMD.

Last light the Delaware society,
sons of the American Revocation, he'd
a meeting and elected delegates so the
Nationai Convention, to be he'd In De-
troit Pres.dert William "A. LalMotte,
Vice-Pres.enf sp- ttswocl Garland and
Secretary Martin Beadenl1opf are the
regular delegates, by virtue Of their Of
fees, and Howard ID. Ross is delegate
at-.arge They will eject Their own all
ternates. Rev. Joseph Brown Turner
OF Dover, was admitted to member
ship in the society.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
Al NARIROLW FSOAlPE.

Christopher G. johnson, ~ Cam
bridge, Mass, son Of Rev. w. H. john
son, formerly of this city, had a mar
row escape from death last Wednes-
day. Mr.. Jehnson was upon the roof
.of the building in which he is employ
ed to put out a fire, when a heavy bursi
Of wind forced him to the edge Of the
roof. To save himself fr-m failing five
stories he was compelled to grasp a
nearby electric wire and remain sus-
pended in the air until taken down by
the firemen.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
PROPOSALS.

ALS.-Proposals win be re.
ceived by the trustees of the Delaware
State Hospital at Farnhurst, for furnish.
ing that institution with the bestNorthern
or machine-made ice for the season begin
ming April Z. 1899 and ending November
]. 1899. Proposals can be made for the
season or by the hundred pounds The
ice must be delivered in the refrigerator
at the hospital a. such times and in such
quantities. as the superintendent may di-
rect, Bills win be opened at 1880 a. m.
THURSDAY, April g. 1899. Blank forms
can be obtained by applying to the su-
perintendent at the hospital.
WILLIAM II. HANCKER, Supt.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
scaID TgID HORSE.

George c. Whiteman, proprietor OF
the livery stable on Ship.ey street
above Seventh, yesterday AFTERNOON
sold fine bay mare to e. II. Brennan
No. 1900 West Tenth greet, for $llo'
The animal had been left at THE stable
scne three mcnths ago by its twner
and has never been called for since
and Els Mr.. Whiteman had a bi-l OF SEQ
for board against the mare, he sold her
to recover the amount
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
FoR SALE.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
WOOD PULLEYS.
One 30 in. 6is in. face; pa in. bore.
One IS in; Z IN face; 2A in. bore.
IRON PULLEYS.
one IS in; in. face; 1A in. bore.
one is in; in. face; 1A in. bore.
Two ga in; 2i5 In. face; ~ in. bore.
One 10 in; 3lA In. face; 17s In. bore.
One 9A in; 2l4 in. face; in. bore.
Cne S in; 3h In face; 13s. in. bore.
One 9 in; in. face; 12t n. bore.
One l6 in; In. face; pa in. bore.
One in: IN. face; ~ in. bore.
HANGERS, ETC.
Pair 20 inch; "a inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; IL inch bore.
Pair 10 inch; " inch bore.
Six blocks for hangers.
-Four sets oil cups.
Slxty-siX wood screws and bolts.
SHAFTING.
Six feet, "a inch.
Six feet, ~ inch.
Five feet, 4 inch 1A inch.
-Four and a-half feet, IA inch
Shaft coupling, IA inch bore
One shifter, with tight and loose pulle,
for platen press.
Half dozen wooden double stands.
Dozen pairs cases.
All will be sold cheap.
Apply at
EVENING. JOURNAL, OFFICE.
Evening journal., 1899-04-01
MORRISON HELD FOR COUsT
ALLEGED SENDER OF OBSCENE
LETTERS PLACED UNDER BAdL
BY COMMISSIONER SMITH.

United States Commissioner S. Rod
mOnd Smith this morning held James
H. MoTHlson, Of Ogletown. Del, In $2,-
600 bail for United States Court, on a
charge OF sending obstane matter
Through the mails.
The hearing took place in the grand
jury room in the Federal Building at
roon to-day,and a number Of witnesses
for the government were examined, in
Guiding Mrs. NJ. Hawthorne. Of Chester
10 whom the indecent letters are al
,c2td 20 have been sent The letters in
question were also produced and sub
m.tted in evidence. Morrison is a
wsll-to-do farmer about 60 years OF
age and has resided in the Vicinity Of
Cq,etown a number OF years. He en-
phatically denies the dharges against
him, and is represented in the present
case by II. H. Ward. Mrs. Hawthorne
is wefr-l1nown in this city, having at
one time resided in Stanton, and acted
as Correspondence from that place for
Wilmington newspapers.
The hearing this morning was pri-
vate. owing to the nature of the case.
United States District Attorney Vande-
GRIT acted as prosecutor.