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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Family KEUNION.
mir. and Mrs. Charles E. stsyton Nee
Their Son Whom They Rad Not Seen 70


MIR. and Mrs. Charles E. stsyton Meet
Their Son Whom They Rad Not Seen for
Sixteen Years.
A happy event took place Tuesday
at the residence of ID. j. Stayton,
No. S31 West Fifth street, being a
reunion of the family of Mr.. Stayton's 8
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Stay
ton of Leipsic. The chief feature was
the presence of William Ii. Stayton Of
New York, sen of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Il. Stayton, whom they had not seen
for 16 years.
William II. Stayton graduated from
the Annapolis Naval Academy in 1881
and remained in the navy for several
years, after which he studied law and
located in New York. During the
Spanish. American war he touk an
active part, commanding the warhoats
Buffalo and Irene at different times.
The meeting was thoroughly enjoy
able and was made memorable occa-
sion. Those present were as follows
Mr.. and Mis-. Charles E. Stayton OF
Leipsic, Mrs. j.. William Marshall of
Ridgely, Md, Mr.. and Mrs. d. j. Stay
ton, Miss Laura Stay ton, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. Farrow, Misses s. M. Farrow,
Emily j. Fanow, Harry Farrow, Mr..
and Mrs. j. Y. Jones, j. a. Jones and
j. w. Stayton of this city. W. IL.
Stayton left at midnight for Balti-
more, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
TEN YEARS FOR MURDER.

Salem, N. j., Nov. 1.-The jury in
the case of George Willetts, who had
been on trial for week for the muir
der of former Councilman Mason NJ.
Bennett, on December 2Sth last, today
rendered verdict of murder in the
second degree. Judge Ludlow sentenced
Willetts to 10 years at hard labor.
On the night in question, Willetts,
who is colored. came up behind Ben
nett, and struck him. The ex-councll-
man fell, and, when found, he was
unconscious, and his skull was frac-
tured. His death followed. The de-
fence did not deny the fact of Willetts'
striking Bennett, but ondeayored to
prove that Benrett's death was due tc
apoplexy.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Mlarriages.

BRADFORD-HAUGHEY August 2lst, by
the Rev. William M. Strayer of Buckeystown,
Nd, Edwin l. Bradford of Washington ID. @,
and Miss Florence g. Haughey Of this CITY.
CRANSrON-WALEE Falkland, DEL, on
October 25th. 1889, by tho Rev. John ID. Blake,
william u. Cranston oil Stanton, and Jessie
B. f. Walker OF Little Baltimore.
PARNELL--STEEI4-In Philadelphia, on Octo-
ber 25th, 1899, by Rev. Dr.. hamsey, Edwin w.
Parnen and Elizabeth /. Steel, both Of this city.
STOWE DERIcKsoN - AT the residence OF
@. Candy Hopkins, near Mermaid, Dell, on
October a6th, 1899, by the Rev. Henry 4. Mason,
Bertha G. Derickson of Mermaid, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
DELAWARE GAZETTE AND STATE JouRNA1-w11.

ms however, is hardly borne out by
she iohg list of captured officers. The
concluding sentence of Gen, Whites
ulspatch, ,ielative to the safety Of Lady.
hmith, was received hero with n certain
reserve, in view of the fact that similar
oiiicIal assurances were given recently
at Dundee and Glencoe, and there il
intense anxiety for further news Of tho
reported renewed attack, which is NOT
mentioned in the official dispatches.
The calamity has served to show the
BRUSH who are their friends. The
papers comment on the splendid reserye
OF patriotism existing in the far-awav
colonies, and tho deer. seated feeliny
Of friendship and sympathy of the GREAT
hihdfed in,l nation across the Atlantic. !"
Inc standard sums up the feeling of
w sne nation, saying: From the United
states and our colonies alone, we hear
the voice Of friendly sorrow and encour-
aeement- But that suf1ioes. All others
are welcome to congratulate themselves
over the misfortune of Great Britain. -
Ihe War Office has made welcome
concession to the public desire for
news. Hereafter, every pustoiiice will
ne open Sunday morning, and will post
copies OF all kilograms received by the
War Office up to l a. IN. Sunday.
Inc cabinet meeting, today, was ex-
ceptionally brief, but afterwards the
defence committee of the cabinet, con-
sistlng oil the Duke of Devonshire, A.
j. Baliour, the Marquis OF Lansdowne,
and Sir Michael Hicks Beach, met at
the Foreign Office, and held n long
conference with the commander in
chief of the forces, Field Marshal Lord
Wolseley.
RuMoR OF Loss OF TEooPsHIr.
In connection with the iumor of the
loss OF a British troopship, the namo
Of che Peninsular & Oriental steamer
NuEia has been mentioned, but the
company has no knowledge Of any
disaster, and says it does not know
whence the rumor originated. The
Nubia sailed from Southampton Octo-
Der 2lst for the Cape of Good Hope, via
st. Vincent, Cape De Verde Islands,
which Place she left Monday. Tho
rumor seems to have originated in
Berlin Monday, but nothing is known
of the matter here.
1t was learned today by representa-.
tive of The Associated Press that the
British government has been Obliged
10 refuse permission for the United
States TO send four officers TO watch the
Transyaal war, on account of precedent,
which only permits one representative
from each recognized Power. Capt.
Stephen L'Hommedieu Slocum, the
United States military attache at Lis
bon, has been selected. He was in
London today, buying an outfit, and
sails Saturday. Col Samuel s. Sum-
ner, tho United States military alta che,
remains in London.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Departure Of sir rhomas linton

New York, Nov. 1.-~Sir Thomas Lip
ton sailed today for his home in Eng
land. He received a surprising tribute
of the esteem in which he is held by a
great many people 10 kind Of tri-
umphal march through several down
town streets, a great reception at the
board the st. Louis, and series OF
informal receptions from thousands of
people. He also received word of the
will be ready for him by Christmas.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
ONE ON CHIEF S.4ssE.
Head of tine Fire Department Looking for
an n1nterpreter.

Chief Sasse of the Fire Department
is one Of the fortunate members of the
community, being able to read and
speak German as well as English, but
when it comes TO Dutch he is compelled
to take back seat file has received
book printed in Dutch and is looking
for an interpreter to tell him something
about its contents.
After his report of tho operations CT
the Fire Department for last year was
printed he mailed copies to all of the
principal cities in the United States
and also to the heads of the fire de-
rartments in several foreign cities,
including London. Paris, Berlin, Ann
terdam, Glasgow, Montreal and Quebec,
and Tuesday he received from j.
Meier, chief commandant of the fire
brigade of Amsterdam, "A copy Of the
fire report of that city for last year.
The book is printed in Dutch and all
Chief Sasse can understand from it is
that there were 1.509 fires in the CITY
last year. He is seeking the assistance
of some Dutchman to help him with
his task
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Elmer q. Dnkes Dead.

Elmer @. Dukes, aged 16 years, sen
of Hon. and Mrs. Elisha Q. Dukes Of
Millville, a student at Goldey Com
meroial College, died yesterday in this
city of diphtheria, which he contracted
five days ago. As dirhtheria is con-
tagicus, the body cannot be taken from
the city. Consequently, interment will
be made at Wilmington and Brandy
wine cemetery this afternoon. The
funeral will take place from the late
residence CT the deceased, the home OF
Enoch S. Rickntds, No. 6l9 West Fifth
streOt
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
KILLED ON THE RAILROAD.
An Unknown hian Meets Death at Iron
Hill.

Hill.
About 3 O'Clock Tuesday mourning
the crow of train No. n of the p, w.
a. B. railroad, which was backing into
the siding at Iron Hill, Nd, were
startled by the shrieks of man. In a
few seconds all was still. Tho signal to
stop had been given and as the train
had not great headway, tho cars were
stopped In short order. A search
beneath the cars showed the headiess
body of an unknown man about 40
years of age.
From the general appearance of the
body it is supposed that the man had
attempted to secure shelter from the
weather beneath some cars on the
siding and hearing the train back on
the siding tried to get out, with the
result that he was knocked down and
the wheels passed over his neck, The
only thing on his person was paste
board card with name and number
almost iilegible. The first name and a
portion of the number could not be
made out. The last name was faint
but reads "Donahue-23 Sartain street,
Philadelphia. = The body is in the
possession of the coroner.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
DEATH OF JOSEPH a. H.aRsENmAH,JR.
He Was horn in Philadelphia and Reno v ed
Here When Twelve Years Old.

Joseph H. Greenman, Jr., the raper-
hanger, died Tuesday at his resi-
dence, No. 905 Van Buren street, Of
stomach trouble. Mr.. Greenman was
the son of William and Sarah (Dowlerl
Greenman, and was born in Philadel
phia June 23d, 1850. He was educated
in the public schools of Philadelphia
His mother died when he was only 10
months old and his father when he was
u years old,
After his father's death he came to
live with his uncle, Joseph H. Green
man, and served under him an appren-
ticeship of nino years at paperhanging.
When he became of age he went into
business for himself. Mr.. Greerman
was momber of the Improved Order
OF Heptasophs. He is survived by his
wife, Mary E., daughter of James and
Anna M. Woolley.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
MAYOR FAHEY IN A COLLISION.
West Fourth Street Car Surprised the DO
tor Near His Office.


tor Near His Office.
Mayor DR.. John @. Fahey was driving
across Fourth street at Adams, going
toward his office at the southwest
corner, Tuesday, when a westbound
Fourth street car struck his carriage.
1t was raining at tho time and the
doctor knew of the nearress of the car
a very brief space before he was struck.
The force of the moving car threw his
horse and carriage 10 or 90 feet and
banged the mayor against the side Of
thc vehicle. Fortunately he was
driving steady and conservative horse
which declined the opportunity to run
away, and instead, drew up to the
curb. The doctor found that he had
escaped with some abrasion on his
arm. The carriage, however, was a
wreck.
The doctor feels little the worse for
his experience and says he doesn't t
mind getting run into once in while.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
rnnna nsan in a nrortar Bod.

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. John
Thompson, private in Co. B, Forty
seventh Regiment, U. s. ", from New
Brighton, Beaver county, was found
dead in mortar bed on Ninth street
this morning. 1t is supposed he fell
from stone wall, and was smothered
in the mortar.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Phtiane,pn,n Hiarxnts.

Associated Press DlSpatoh by Special Wires
Philadelphia, Nov. 2.-Wheat. &c. lower; No. Q
Pennsylvania red in export elevator, 70a7lc.; No.
2red spot in export elevator. 89afOc.
Corn, hrm: No for local trade, 42c.
Oats. steady; NO. white clipped, 81 15n32c.: No.
white do, 301Sa3lc.; No, mixed do, 291Sa30c.
Bran. unchanged: winter In buIK, $l7.00al7.75;
spring in sacks, $17.00alT.7h
Butter, lrm, prints 1c higher; fancy Western
creamery, 2i1ac.: do. prints, 2ec.
Eggs, firm: fresh nearby, ale; do, Western,
e0a2lc: do southwestern,l9 l9c.; do. southern, ,lec.
Refined sugars unchanged
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Gave nlnselt UP.

N John Peoples, colored, for whom the
police have been looking, on the charge
Of shooting at George Boulden on Octo-
ber 9Th, walked into the police station
Tuesday night and surrendered. In the
City Court yesterday the case was
continued until Monday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Tho l,oer Killed and wounded.

Brussels, Belgium, Nov. l. - DR..
Leyds, the diplomatic agent of the
Transvaal, has received the consent of
the British Secretary of State for War,
the Marquis of Lansdowne, to allow a
telegram TO be sent to Pretoria, to ask
the number CT killed and wounded on
the side of the Beers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Bnrn on nIt. Nebo Farm eurnea.

The barn belonging to William R.
Powell on Mt. Nebo farm, about one
mile frorn Christiana, on the road to
Elkton, Nd, was destroyed by fire on
in the farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Go. for $500, and its contents, for $3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Med,atlon of the Unltsd States.

Berlin, Germany. Nov. /. The Tage-
batt says Count Bothmer, president of
the German Peace Societies, has tele-
graphed to Queen Victoria, praying her
to accept the mediation Of the United
States in the war with tho Transvaal.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
Letters on Or. ,,akes' Estate.

Register of Wills Crossan yester-
day granted letters Of administration on
the estate of DIR. G. X. Jakes to his
widow, Mrs. SUSIE S. Jakes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
MIL, creek Land Sold,

Sheriff Taylor yesterday sold about 10
acres of land in Mill Creek hundred,
belonging to Patrick Keehan. to Willard
Hall Porter, attorney, for $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
noers Have Ananaonea Their Position.

Cape Town, Cape Colony, Oct 81,
evening Guns of the British Nava
Brigade have knocked the Boer 40.
FOUNDER clean off its platform, and
silenced the Boer guns on Herworth
Hill. The Beers have abandoned theil
position,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
River Bank Broken.

The high tide Tuesday afternoon
broke place in the north bank of the
ChristiaDa River near the Delaware
railroad bridge, through which water
flowed, flooding the meadows.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
County supaay.scnool Association. @

Tho New Castle County Sunday
school Association will hold its annual
convention in Silver brook M. E. Church
on November 23d.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
halloween PARTY at UIaymont.

A party OF % young people, in a
special trolley Car, and chaperoned by
Mrs. Thomas J.. Talley, Jr.. visited
the rectory at Claymont, Tuesday for
a Hallowe'en frolic. Their coming had
been anticipated, and pumpkin lanterns
we're hung in hall and dining room.
while chrysanthemums and autumn
leaves decorated every available place.
The time was most enjoyably spent in
singing college songs and telling stories.
Near the end of the evening they adj
iourned to the spacious dining room for
refreshments. Ihe tables were decor
ated with pumpkin lanterns and heaps
of apples, grapes, pears and nuts. After
wards there was more music and the
guests left at midnight, voting Mr.. and
Mrs. Ches)ey ideal entertainers and
hoping TO come again.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02

Louis j. Pennington, the former Will
mingtonian who was killed on the rail
road in Modesto, CAL, n few days ago,
was returning from the Philippines,
where he had Served in the United
States army.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1899-11-02
TUE LossKs NUMEROUS,

|baatpssft from Gen. Whites statement
'' " 'ae losses are very numerous, there
hamu u'nlng to Indicate the extent of
|saect ., Except vague report to the
|lsvs' mat the soldier who brought the
|d,as ~. y Ladysnith said the British
Md sta sna wounded we've lying in heaps,
wv that hundreds needed doctois.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-10-23
TONNAGE STILL HEAVY
NEARLY 23.OO0 LOADED CARS
HANDLED HERE LAST WEEK.
Meeting of General Freight Agents to
Advance Rates in Central Freight
Association Territory.

TIE train records show that in the week
ending Oct q there were received and for
warded al indianapolis a total OF 2S, ,621 cars,
% 7I9 being loaded. This is a decrease as
compared with the number of loaded cars
handled at this point in the week ending
Oct. IA. of III. and 1.757 fewer than were
handled at Indianapolis in the correspond
ing week of 1898. which was the best week
in the history Of indianapolis lines. Going
back TO the corresponding week of 1897,
there were 49i more loaded cars handled
last week at this point than in that week.
45;2 more than in 1896, 1.7I1 more than in
1895 and S,67 more than i'm the corresponding
week of 1894 1t is noticeable that the
empty-car movement of last week was the
largest in several weeks. which indicates
that there is an easing up in the car situa-
ton which will certainly be appreciated by
shippers, many of whom are suffering in
their business through the seeming impossi-
bility Of getting cars in which to forward
their freight. While the grain and the ce-
realine manufacturers have experienced
much trouble from. the car shortage ii has
not borne as heavily upon them on the
small shippers of produce, lumber, stock
etc, the latter depending upon the revenue
they derived from such shipments TO pay
current bills, taxes, etc. Usually at this
season of the year there are merchants,
owners of storehouses and elevators who
will purchase grain, produce, etc, and pay
fair prices, but this year, being unable to
get cars. the warehouses and elevators are
full and the capital of the owners is tied up
until the railways can move their stock to
market. Locally live stock traffic was
never heavier than now, including the busi-
ness Of the Union and the Interstate Stock
yards, and coal traffic is heavier than at
any time in the last twelve years. Indian
apolis manufacturers are enjoying prosper
ity and local merchants are doing salts
factory business. Local traffic is at its
maximum The table below shows the num-
ber OF loaded handled at this point for
the week ending Oct. q and for the corre-
sponding weeks i'm 1898 and 1897:
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-10-23
Move for better Rates.

Chairman j. F. Tucker. of the Central
Freight Association, has issued call to the
general freight agents of the lines I'm his
territory for a special meeting, 10 be held
at Chicago headquarters, THURSDAY Nov. O.
TO abrogate or advance all commodity
rates. This means that at that time ar
rangements will be made to make advances
ranging from 10 to % per cent and better on
the great bulk of the tonnage of the rail-
roads. The meeting is pursuant to the move.
which the railroad men have taken up In
earnest. for better rates. When the Central
Freight Association has arranged the whole
sale advances there is no doubt but that
the Trunk-line Association will follow suit
Technically the move will be To bring pres
ent commodity rates as near the official
classification as possible. The advance will
reach lumber and forest products live
stock, salt, lime, cement. stone sand.
brick, drain tile, sewer pipe. clay, ice and
grain and grain products except that the
new Chicago-New York basis on grain will
hardly be disturbed. In q word the ad-
yances intended will include all commod-
tiles upon which Central Freight Associa-
tion lines have heretofore issued low COM
modify and mileage scale tariff.
Chairman Tucker, in his circular letter
to the general freight agents says that the
meeting is to cancel or revise all the COM
modify rates existing on all classes OF
traffic between points in the association ter
ritOry, and the general freight agents are
asked to bring to the meeting a complete
file of their tariffs
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-10-23
The TnIe of the Cable.

This Is the tale of the cable-the tale of the cable
that led
From Africa's shores
Round the purple Azores
And went up through the Gulf Streams bed.
This the tale OF the cable-the tale that it sob
bed 20 the whale.
Which tried with its fins
To conceal its broad grins.
As u turned damp ear to the tale,
The cable said 'Lo. have carried some MIL
lions OF words
They have ripped through my core
TN they reached the FAR shore.
With niEht that would beat any birds
Il have sung er the finding of jewels: I've
flashed Of the new realms OF gold,
And the grim ultimatum-
I've slxzied IL at EN-.
And never once let = get cold.
-Fo- they've started an intricate message-,he
tale Of some basi;a's they've fought
kns Il says the VreendeIings'
And Uitlanders wailings
Are heard with the Sound of each shot
.-Frusn wakkeTstrunl down 10 I:rmeIo. and like
wise fr1fn grim POtchefstrm
The fierce bnrrewatht
with rifles haif-eoeke
Are marching In time 20 the drum.
led by nery rasdsJeer.
They say You must trek
Or get IL ia the neck.
For the ssidwschter soon viii be here
''Thes sey that Tor vaaierandsIiefte they'll chase
shase them 20 wi'watersrane
Ard The words won't 20 through.
NOW leave II 10 you.
That rs than a cable stand.
I'm tangled from coast 70 mtiocean-Im
doubled and kinked everywhere-
And whore I'm not hot
nm tied In knot
And shats why I'm full OF despair
This is the tale Of the eabIe--told in the depths
dark and wet.
To the listening whale.
Who on on his tail
And the cable = writhng there yet.
baltimore American.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-10-23
NEWS In SUNDAYS JOURNAL.
Resume of Chief Events Printed I'm
the Issue of Oct. ID.
No. 81
The First Kiss

Theodore Roosevelt made a vigorous de-
fense of expansion and the administration S
policy in speech at Cincinnati Saturday
night
The Coldstream Guards, the First Scots
and the Third Grenadiers three OF Britain S
crack regiments, sailed from Southampton
for South Africa on Saturday.
President John X. Cowen of the Balti-
more * Ohio testified before the Industrial
Commission at Washington. and expressed
his disapproval of the Sunday law.
President Stuyvesant Fish, of the Illinois
Central, in his testimony before the In
dustrial Commission at Washington, ad-
vocated pooling of interests and the aboli-
ton of all passes.
Football Saturday-Yale 6, Wisconsin 0;
Rose Polytechnic g. De Pauw }: Chicago IS.
Oberlin o; Culver 10, Huntington o; Ander-
son Rugby League 3. Elwcod o: Louisville
High School %, indianapolis High School 6.
The British loss I'm the fight at Glencoe
Camp, Natal. on Friday. was two colonels.
three captains. five lieutenants killed: a
general, n colonel. three majors, six cap
tains and two lieutenants wounded, besides
thirty-one non-commissioned officers and
men were killed and 151 wounded.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-10-23
Another Lynching.

CARTHAGE, Miss, Oct. 21.-For the
iiendlsh murder of the five members of the
Gambrell family, at st. Anne, i'm this
U.eake) county. two men have paid the
death penalty-one by burning at the stake,
the other by hanging. Two negroes are IIn-
der arrest beyond the confines of this coun-
~ and posse is said to be in pursuit of
two white men. This last statement, how
ever, is contradicted from another point
and DEVELOPMENTS must be awaited. Last
night John Oliver Gray, negro. was cap
tured after being chased four miles in the
swamps. He finally confessed that he was
one of the party that did such murderous
work and the posse made short work of
him. lie was hanged and his swaying body
fession. implicated two white men, and this.
along with lie Flores allegation as to the
was resolved 10 apprehend these men, and,
according to report, they are being pursued.
having, so the statement goes, left the
neighborhood.
The Indianapolis journal., 1899-10-23

Philadelphia Times.
Miss Susan b. Anthony Is about TO retire
from active service president of the Ma
tional Association Of the Woman Suffrage
Societies.
The fact was announced yesterday after
noon 10 the ladies of the Philadelphia Wo-
man Suffrage Society. who held their second
session at the New Century drawing ROOM
From the time OF the announcement until
the close Of the meeting an air of suppressed
excitement was everywhere manifest. When
the fact of the intention OF Miss Anthony
TO resign became known speculation was
rife as to who would be her possible sue
cesS0r.
The name OF Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait.
Brooklyn, - much discussed. According TO
Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery. who addressed
the meeting. there will be reunion of suf-
frege societies in Washington next Feb
ruary. The reunion Will also be the Occa-
sion of the celebration of Miss Anthony's
eightieth birthday. and Mrs. Gait. who many
believe will take up the work where Miss
Anthony lays IL down. Is a popular young
college woman, who makes her home in
Brooklyn. For number of wears she has
been associated with the retiring president
In advancing the work of the society.