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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
MCKINLEY and AIger.

Harper's Weekly, in an editorial in
the current issue, makes q powerful
presentation of the effect of Algerism
upon the prospects of the Republican
party-and incidentally of President
Mckinley for reelection.
1.-THE investigation Of the beef
scandal before the Army Court of In
quiry," it says, "has established in
the public mind the substantial truth
of the charges which were brought 1t
has been conclusively demonstrated
that bad beef was served to our soldiers
in great quantities. 1t has been fully
proved that there was the grossest lack
of supervision on the part of those
officials of the War Department whose
duty it was to see that only coed meat
wes provided. Radical reform in the
War Department is absolutely essential.
Methods and men alike must be
changed before public confidence can
be established Legislation, as we'll
as executive action, will be necessary
to work the revolution that is de-
manded. Fortunately, political con-
siderations in this case sustain tho de-
mand for reform. The War Depart
ment is the weak spot in the Mckinley
administration. Algerism and Eagan-
ism have become crying scandals. The
case of Eagan has shown tho HOPELESS
ness Of paltering with such scandals.
The ill Judged clemency of the Presi-
dent has reacted upon the administra-
tion and upon the party responsible for
it, The continuation of Alger at the
head of the War Department is more
than reproach; it is serious handi-
cap upon the party, which its shrewder
leaders see that it cannot afford to
carry in tho race for the fall elections"
This is the situation, truthfully and
forcefully portrayed. But will McKin-
ley have the nerve to cut Alger adrift?
Alger has practically said that McKin-
ley will not. He has plainly intimated
that he has such a pull that Nc
Kinley dare not dismiss him, and he
says positively that he will not resign.
Does he have such a hold on MoKin-
ley that he knows what he is talking
about? 1t looks like it.
But il Mckinley insists upon going
into the next campaign with Alger
holding on to the portfolio of the War
Department, he will find himself bur-
dened with veritable "Old Man of
the Sea- who will strangle him to
political death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Miss Ella Edwards, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Edwards, and Horace
W. Alrich, an operator in the employ
of the B. & 0. Railroad Co., were mar
ried on Thursday at the residence of the
brides parents, No. 1l07 Lancaster
avenue, by the Rev. j. ID. @. Hanna.
Miss Alma Fraser of Philadelphia was
bridesmaid and William Weiss of Phil
adelphia was best man. Many friends
and relatives were present and numer-
Gus handsome and useful gifts were re-
ceived. After the wedding supper Mr..
and Mrs. Alrich left for a wedding trip
to Washington. They will be at home
at No. 1l07 Lancaster avenue after
Monday, May let.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Sheriff Taylor on FRIDAY sold the fol-
lowing properties: W. Ii. Wright,
Orange, between Ninth and Tenth
streets. to George A. Elliott, attorney,
for $500; Elmer z. Benson, Twenty
fourth, near Market street, to Per-
petua! Saving and Loan Association,
for 1880; Delaware Bakery and Candy
Co., Fourth and Tatnall streets, to +.
Il. Kelley for 81, $50; Hugh A. Gal
lagher, No. 1924 West Eighth street for
$500; ]. Il. Hughes, Seventh avenue
and Duncan street, for 5000; Richard
O'Donnell, Taylor and Locust streets,
for s575; Annie W. Seeds, Kirk avenue
and jackson street, for 81, 200, all tc J.
Ernest Smith, attorney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
Death Of Sir John Robert Mowpray.

London, Eng, April %. -Rt. Hon
Sir John Robert Mowbray is dead. Sir
John Mowbray was the first baronet of
that name, the baronctcy having been
created in 1880. He was born on June
3D., 1915. He represented the City of
Durham in the House of Commons from
1853 to 1868, and the University of Ok
ford from 1868 to the time OF his death.
He was Conservative in politics. On
the death of Rt. Hon. Charles Pelham
Villiers, on January 10th, 1893, Sir
John Mowbray became the senior men,
Der of the House of Commons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
A 7RAG EDr ON THE OCEAN.
An Open Boat Containing the Remains {
Nine Men, Drifted Ashore,


Nine Men, Drifted Ashore.
San Francisco, CAL, April 22.-The
steamer City of Para, from Central
American ports, brings details of an
ocean tragedy.
While the vessel was at Corinto, an
open boat, containing the remains of
nine men, who perished months ago,
drifted ashore. The bodies were hor-
ribly emaciated, and the manner in
which their limbs were contorted
showed that they must have died in
terrible agony. Not drop of water,
and not particle of food, was in the
boat.
In December last, Louis W. Maslen
of Ell Triumfo Pier Co., three of the
port officials and five boatmen went out
to the mail company's steamer, which
was lying in the offing at Ell Triumfo
They boarded the mailboat, and re-
manned until signs of an approaching
storm warned them to return. The
gale came up quickly, and overlook the
boat as soon as it got away from the
steamer, and the boat was not seen
again until it foated into Corinto har-
Dor. Louis w. Maslen was the son of
E. W. Maslen. deputy naval officer of
this port. The names of the other VIC
Tins are not given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

y. Graham of Wyoming and L. M.
Price of Smyrna were introduced to the
conference and made brief addresses.
| The afternoon devotional service was
led by Mrs. Graham of Wyoming. Mrs.
Laura Buckson, president OF tho Little
Creek Union, made the address of
welcome, Mrs. Mary L. Collins of
Cheswold responding for the delegates,
The treasurer, Mrs. Lena Harprove,
read her report, and gave as the balance
in the treasury S3S.67. Interesting
reports were made by delegates of the
work of their respective unions
during the year.
The Rev. Alfred Smith, d. D., and
Hon. w. I. Smithers were introduced
to the conference during the afternoon
and spoke forclbly of their interest in
the work Of the W. G. Il. u.
The recently combined unions of
Camden and Wyoming made the largest
gain in membership, ID having Joined
the union since the State convention.
Cheswold ranked next, Il new mem
bers having been added since tho
county conference held there last April
Miss Elizabeth Smithers of SMYRNA
read sketches of the national conyen-
tion held at st. Paul, Mimi, from the
pen of the State delegate to the great
conyocation, Mrs. Z. X. Butler of
Newark. Mrs. Butler also contributed
a paper on "Non- Alcoholics in Medi-
cine. -
A Thoughtful paper ON franchise
by the State superintendent, Mrs.
Martha s. Cranston, was read by Mrs.
Jennie Q. S. Price of Smyrna, Miss
Frances e. Ensign of Ohio, following
in an address showing what the agita-
tion of woman suffrage had accom-
plished for women, by opening to them
many previously closed doors.
The State Union Signal reporter,
Mrs. Lila W. Aaron of Wyoming, gave
an address on 1.-THE Relation of the w.
c. L. U. to the Church, and made
an appeal for subscribers to the Union
Signal,
Juvenile Work. was presented by
Miss Elizabeth Smithers; "Demorest
Medal Contests" by Mrs. Emma
Caulk; "Girls' Industrial School," by
Mrs. Cannon of Wilmington, and sour
Jails, by the State superintendent,
Mrs. W., B. Smithers, who sees ray
of light at last in the proposed work
house for New Castle county.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Kate
E. Smithers; Vice President, Mrs.
Jennie G. s. Price; Secretary, Mrs.
Mary L. Collins of Cheswold; Treas
urer, Mrs Lena Hargrove of Camden.
The speaker of the evening, Miss
Ensign, made fine address on bot
Ting the Bottle. y
The music during the day and even
ing was rendered by Miss Miriam
Sheppard of Camden, Mrs. Hinsley of
the same town, L. M. Price and the
church choir, and was very enjoyable.
Luncheon and tea were served in tho
lecture room of the church. by the hos
pitable members of Little Creek Union.
The conference is considered the best
ever held in the county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Henry q, Swayne has taken out writs
of certiorari in the cases of the Della
ware Glue Works, the Delaware Electric
and Supply Co. and Erdman Hoffman
VS.. A. B. Davis. They were attach
ment suits and Judgment had been
given, and Mr.. Davis stock in cor
poration was to have been sold at
Newark Friday to satisfy the claims
which aggregate about $500. MIR. Swayne
represents Davis and the taking of the
certiorari stops the sale. Peter l..
Cooper, Jr., and I. Bayard Heisel
represent the Plaintiffs below. The
cases will go to the May term of Su-
perior Court,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

The executive committee of the
Chandler Medical Club met Thursday
night at the residence of DIR. Howard
Ogle, those present being Drs. Ogle,
chairman; Swithin Chandler, score
tary; P. W. Tomlinson, treasurer
JOINING. Fahey, Joseph P. Pyle, Charles
Green, and Joseph II. Chandler of
Centreville, president of the organiza-
tion. 1t was decided that DIR. Joseph
II. Chandler would entertain the club
in the summer at his residence and
the club would entertain him in the
winter in this city. The date of the
summer reunion was fixed as June
18th. Physicians from Philadelphia
and Baltimore are to be askd to read
papers,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
PoSToFFICE KORBED.
Five Hundred DoIisrs' Worth of Stamps
stolen In New Jersoy.

Somerville, N. j., April u. Three
burglars forced an entrance to the post
office at Bernardsville, Somerset county,
early today, and blew the door of the
safe off with dynamite. Postmaster
Reuben Abel says there were $500 worth
CT stamps in the safe. The thieves
secured these.
The noise Of the explosion aroused
some of the residents living near the
postoffice, who saw the robbers leave
the postoffice and drive in the direction
of this place. The men were tracked
to Somerville, but there all trace of
them was lost.
Several hours after the burglary had
been committed, it was discovered that
the thieves had first paid visit to the
barn of Peter Blair, and that il was his
horse and carriage they used in escap-
ing. The deserted rig was found on
the outskirts of Somerville.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Single Men Defeated ut baseball by Married
Mana Snuire Finch for AssnnIt

aien-A Squire Fined for Assault.
Dover, April %. On the Conference
Academy campus, yesterday afternoon,
mines of married and single men played
baseball for a fund to secure baseball
grounds for public school boys. The
married men lined up as follows
Pitcher, William Walker: catcher, ID.
M. Wilson; first base, Alden b. Ricn-
ardson; second base, James Bice
third base, Sheriff John B. Wharton
short stop, w. G. +. Waller; right
field, DIR. j. NJ. Twilley; centric field,
Z. L. Clarke; left field, George e.
Dawson.
The sinlge men were thus arranged /:
Pitcher, James L. Wolcott; catcher,
Hayes Wilson; first base, Ridgely Har
rington; second base, s. Maxwell Har-
rington; third base, William w. Rich
ardson; right field, Frank G. Smith i;
centre field, William ID. Denny; left
field, Alexander Wolcott.
Seven innings were played as it grew
too dark to play further. The score
resulted 10 to l6 in favor of the mar
ried men. Five hundred people saw
the game and collection was taken
which amounted to s25.
Eugene Carter, colored, of Ches-
void, brought suit against Squire
Thompson of the same place yesterday
afternoon, on IA charge of assault and
battery. The case was heard before
Squire Cooper of this town. Thomp-
son was found guilty and fined SO. 50.
Carter also brought charge against
Wilmer Clark, colored, Of Cheswold,
for carrying concealed deadly weapons,
and Clark was held in Sl00 bail for ap-
pearance at court.
Roswell Hammond, James Salisbury
and Edward Holmes and Cornelius
Frear of Rising Sun, Del, were ad-
mitted, yesterday, after taking the re-
quired examination, as law students of
Kent county. Hammond has regis
cred under William T. Smithers !:
Holmes under Edward Ridgely; Sauls-
bury under John b. Pennington, and
Frear under R. r. Kenney.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Following is the programme for the
public meeting TO be held by the Will
mington Sunday school Union at st.
Paul's NJ. Z. Church on Tuesday even
ing, May I'd: 7. As O'Clock, song service.
led by Harry @. Guthrie; 8, devotional
service; S.15, primary work, Miss
Anna 7. Lincoln: discussion s. As, ad-
dress, the Rev. f. Cornwell Jennings:
How can the Sunday school be Har-
messed to the Varied Interests of the
Church?"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
steel trades in Great Britain to seri.
ously consider the question. .

The -Conformists, in their
churches and organs, continue their
bitter denunciations of seven day news.
Papers, and it seems likely that the
agitation will develop into a wide-
spread boycott. The ministers are ap-
pealing to their congregations to pledge
themselves not to read newspaper
publishing a Sunday edition, The
British Weekly calls on the church to
fight the battle, and advises that the
boycott be extended to every publica-
tion of the firms involved. The
Methodist Times urges Methodists not
only not to buy the newspapers but to
influence tradesmen against advertising
in them. : =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

The Wilmington Clearing House
Association will probably take no action
on the matter of the New York banks
charging tor the cashing of checks. 1t
is held to be no new thing for bank
to charge for the collection of check,
especially where the customer does not
carry large account. Scientific modern
banking has ascertained how much
money man must have in his account
to make ii profitable for a bank to
handle it. Should his account be small
and his operations numerous, the bank
might be carrying this business at an
actual loss, unless some charge were
made,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
MURDERED mr. M0ONSHiNERs.
The Sheriff OF Cook County. Tenn., Killed
From Ambush.

Knoxville, Tenn, April 21.-Sheriff
j. S. Dawson of Cook county was
killed from ambush, last night, while
on revenue raid in the mountains of
Cook county, near Walkerville, N. G.
The sheriff was accompanied by party
of deputy marshals from this city. The
shot was fred at Chief Raiding
Deputy j. D. Alton of Knoxville, the
bullet passing through his coat and
striking Dawson in. the neck, produc-
ing instant death.
There is said to be strong party of
moonshiners near the locality of the
raid, and reinforcements will be sent at
once, ,Il ,.it. 4.,.-,,,- III. . . "a
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
WOMEN TEMPERANCE WORKERS.

r.a Annual Conference ut the Kent
I; san'y W. c. 4. u, ut Little Creek.
ID mute Creek, April 22.-The 18th
'T Y g conference of tho Kent County
tbn W. l. v. was held in the M. +.
|te s.Sn OF this town Thursday. The
IN" I y OF the county union, Mrs.
! i ma omithers of Smyrna, presided
rs "T E an earnest opening address.
luc,eaI lllma Caulk Of Camden con-
spU su The devotional service. The
M ~ secretary, Miss Mary w. Thomp-
tpniao eeihg distant in China, Mrs.
srat, o. Wharton of Dover was elected
FA,isa pro tenn. The Rev. Howard
Shsslpha pastor Of the church, the Rev. G.
"A'puefd OF Camden, the Rev. james
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Pursuant to an order of Judge Brad
ford in the United States court, Com
missioner s. Redmond Smith has issued
an order directing all creditors of the
company to prove their claims and file
their proofs in the court on OF before
Thursday, May 4th. Proofs may be
made before any United States com
missioner or notary public and should
show the consideration upon which the
indebtedness arose.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

The National Conference of Chart
ties and Corrections will hold its 26th
annual meeting at Cincinnati May 18th
to 23d The topics for discussion will
be municipal charities, reformatories
and industrial school, politics in chart
table and correctional affairs, and vari-
GUS phases Of the child-saying problem.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Howell S. England has received from
Secretary of State Hughes, q copy Of
the certificate of incorporation of the
Hygeia Ice Co., the incorporators of
which are John Jacoby, William b.
Austin, John N. Carswell, John L.
Dickey and e. R. Pussy. The author
lied capital is Sl50,000 Organization
will be effected shortly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Secretary Wigglesworth of the Board
of Health received reports of 10 deaths,
3s births and 20 marriages in this city
during the week ended on Saturday,
year there were reports of II deaths, rs
births and 10 marriages.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27
Alleged Hanna Royce Bribery Money.

Cincinnati, O., April %. Col. t. G..
Campbell of New York, who was re-
Gently ordered to pay into court the al
legged Hanna Boyce bribery money,
amounting to 81, 700, is in Cincinnati.
The money was replevined by Barbour,
who had claims against Boyce. Col
Campbell says that, before Barbour can
recover any part of the funds, he must
prove his claim in separate suit.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Mrs. Isadora Roberts, wife OF Jona-
than Roberts, died ON Friday after a
brief illness, at her residence, No. 218
West Seventeenth street. She was 3S
years of age and was well known, being
a member of the First Presbyterian
Ghurph
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

The Rev. ]. Edgar Franklin, formerly
pastor of Eastlale Presbyterian Church,
this city, was on Thursday evening
installed as pastor of Glenolden Pres
byterian Church. He and his wife and
son. have taken up their residence at
Glenolden.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

The resignation of the Rev. Charles
A. Horne, rs rector of Christ Episco-
dial Church, Christiana hundred, is to
take effect about June lst He has de.
cided to take charge at Lewiston,
Idaho,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Anthony Morgan of the Highlands,
who was taken sick yesterday week
hight. died on Friday of pneumonia at
the Delaware Hospital. He was SO
years of age.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Isaac S. Bullock has received from
the A. S. Reed u Bro, Co., general
contractors fol the new high school, the
contract for the roof to be placed ON
the building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

~ have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla MS blood
purifier and have been benefited by its use. /
regard 1t as the best spring medicine. ! was
troubled with dsordered liver and a tired feel
ing and my appetite was capriclous. have
been relieved by Hoods" Mrs. Jessie a. Mearns,
P. o. Box ~, Clayton, Delaware.
Hoods Pills are non-irritattug and the only
cathartctto take with Hoods Sarsaparllla.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

On May 18th about 10 Delawareans
will leave for San Francisco, CAL,
where they will attend Sunday-sohool
convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-04-27

Avoid drying inhal-
ants, use that which
cleanses and heals the
membrane. @
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-02
0uneraI of spanish war victims

Wlikesbarre, Pa, April 3.-Two Vic
Tins of the American-Spanish war were
buried in Luzerne county yesterday.
They were John Mcbride, of this city,
and julius b. We'll, of Plymouth. The
bodies were brought to this country from
Cuba on the transport Crook and ar
rived here early yesterday morning. Nc
Bride was the only WilSesbarre man
killed in the war. His remains were
followed to the grave by the local G. A.
r: post and several companies of the
National Guard, also number OF civic
societies. The people of Plymouth
turned out in great numbers at Wells
funeral. The Jewish ritual was OBJ
served at the grave.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-02
PITHY POINTS.
happenings Throughout the Country
ChrOniclad for Hasty PerusaI.

ChronicIad for Hasty PerusaI.
The bicycle world is awakening.
A Sunbury boy pulled the tail of horse,
and the animal did the rest.
The Ashland Local was four years old on
Saturday and Editor William James is happy.
The shooting match between Fen Cooper
Of hlahanOy City, and Harry COldren, of
Reading, was won by the latter for S10O a
side.
Bring Back to my Life the Sunshine" a
beautiful sentimental song, will be sung by
an unknown male soprano at the performance
of Schoppe's Minstres tomorrow evening
DR.. w. J. Monaghan, of Girardville, has
purchased Shaw's drug store.
The Free Press is authority for the state
ment that David Kuehn and Thomas Salmon,
Of Minersville, who enlisted in U. S. troops
from that town, are at Manila and likely to
see some active service.
There were fewer removals this year than
at the same time last year.
Poor Director Horgan, it is said, succeeded
in securing positions for three relatives at the
almshOuse.
James Connolly was painfully injured
around the head and face by falling down a
man-way at the Phoenix Park coliiery.
Mrs. James Leahy, Of Maizeville. has pre-
sented her husband with twins.
Miss Eleanor Little, of Tunkhannock
will be admitted at the April term of court
to practice before the bar Of Wyoming county,
The remains of James Boyle, the Rough
Rider killed at Santiago, arrived at his late
home in LansfOrd and were inferred yester.
day.
The employees of the Jeansville Iron Works
whose wages were reduced about year ago
were on Saturday notified that their wages
would be restored together with slight in
crease.
Large quantities Of trout fry have been dis
| tributed in the trout streams adjacent Il
Pottsvlle, among them Tumbling Run
Indian Run and Black Creek.
An exchange says Samuel Ray, of st. Clair
has accepted position on a trolley car il
Shenandoah"
The congregation of the NJ. f. church o
st. Clair will publish a monthly paper de
voted to Methodism.
Thirty-fve soldiers have died in Pottsvillt
since last Memorial Day.
! An infant child Of John Urch, of st. Clair
was severely burned on Saturday by falling
against stove at its home.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-02
The Cars Were stopped.

Queer complications have arisen at Maha-
noy Plane because of the cavein The hole
has been filled up and the Traction Company
ran its cars over the hole on Friday but were
notified by the owners of the Lawrence col.
lery to suspend running their cars over the
dangerous place in the future. The electric
railway railway company claims the right tC
run their cars by the franchise granted them
by the borough, but the colliery officials
who would be liable in case of accident say
they have the right to protect themselves
The cars have ceased running at that point
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-02

Independent telephone companies, so far
as applications for charters are concerned, are
springing up in every direction. Following
the one recently organized here, POttsville
now comes forward with what will be known
as the Anthracite Telephone Company. The
incOrporatOrs are George j. Wadlinger, A.
Prince, Joseph Wadlinger, Thomas L.
Stephens and J. w. Sallada. Application for
a charter will be made to the Governor on
Saturday, giving them the right to operate
telephone and telegraph lines throughout this
county