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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
THE COURT HOUSE LOAN.
Levy Court Prepares to Refund 1t Under
the Conditions of the Legislative Act.

Levy Court Prepares to Refund Ii Under
the Conditions of the Legislative Act.
Tho Levy Court at Monday mornings
session took further steps towards
negotiating a $50, 900 loan to refund
that part Of the Court House loan OF
500, 900, which will fall due on July
LIST. As has already been stated, the
original loan was made under the
authority of legislative act in 1879.
The refunding loan is authorized by
an act OF March I'd of the present
year. This morning the Levy Court
adopted the report Of John j. Mealey,
John Lynn and John j. Gallagher,
the committee on tho matter. the re.
port being embodied in preamble
and resolution, which referred to the
fact of the original loan and quoted
the act of the recent Legislature per-
uniting the county to issue bonds,
$4,000 Of which should fall due July
LIST, 1914, and the remainder at the
rate of sl0,000; tho bonds to bear
interest Mt not more than per cent.
The resolution provides for the issu-
ance of 60 bonds of the denomination
of $1,000, and for the payment of
interest January LIST and July 1st.
A second resolution was read and
adopted, authorizing the appointment
OF a committee OF two members to
negotiate tho sale of the certificates
of Indebtedness This committee was
directed to have certificates and assign
ments prepared in books to be kept in
tho possession of the county comp
troller.
Formal application was not received
from the Wilmington City Railway Go.
for permission to lay tracks on Wash
ington street bridge. but William Law
ton and Samuel II. Baynard of the
North Side Improvement Co., were
present in the interest of the railway
project.
The Levy Court did not elect tax
collectors Tuesday afternoon, but after
the Democratic members, Messrs. Scott,
White and Mealey had held caucus,
adjourned until next Monday. The
only applicants who are generally
understood to have no opposition for
reappointment are: For the Whining
ton districts, Lewis Dickey and John
2. Donohoe; White Clay Creek, John
w. Morrison; st. Georges. L. G. Scott ;
Appoquinimink, Edward Hart. In
other hundreds, there are from two to
four candidats.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

The ferryboat B. NJ. Stanley, built
at the shipyards of the Pussy & Jones
Co., for the Port Richmond g. Bergen
Point Ferry Co., left the wharves Of
the builders Tuesday afternoon for
the purpose of making trial trip on
the Delaware River. The boat had some
trouble in passing through the draw at
Third street bridge and when nearing
Morrison's Point struck a dredge with
one of her paddle wheels. The trip
ceeded to the wharves of the builders
for repairs. 1t was intended that she
should leave for Now York Wednesday,
the fates have decreed otherwise and
the vessel will receive new blades be-
fore leaving. 1t is expected that a trial
trip will be made on Monday and that
the vessel will he delivered to her
owners about Wednesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
DEWEY AT H0NGK0NG.
his Vessel sniuted by tho ships Of All
Nationaiitipr.

his Vessel saiuted by tho ships Of All
Nationaiitipr.
Hongkong, China, May 23--7.35 p.
m. THE United States cruiser Olympia,
with Admiral Dewey on board. has
arrived here, from Manila. She was
saluted by the ships of oil nationalties.
Admiral Dewey, Capt. Lamberton,
Lieut.. Brumby and United States
Consul Wildman were received by a
guard of honor of the Royal Welsh
Fusileers when they landed to visit the
governor OF Hongkong- Henry A.
Blake--Maior- General Gasceigne in
command Of the troops, and Com
modore Powell commanding the naval
forces. The visit was returned by the
officials mentioned
Admiral Dewey is in bad health, and
too i'll to attend the Queens birthday
dinner.
The Olympia is going to dock here,
and will remain 10 days at this PORT.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
deaths.

BICKTA-In this city, on May goth, 1890, Augustus
Bickta, aged 67 years.
cAMPBELL-In this city, on May 2lst 1899.
Anna Ross youngest daasn.es q e Sus nst
year.
cAMPBELL-on May aist, 1899, Alice Gertrude.
daughter OF John r. and Mary l. Campbelr
and granddaughter OF the late Otto stuber,
aged months and 81 days.
DoRsEY-In this city, on Msy 18th, 1899. James
f.. son OF Annie and tho late John Dorsey
aged 81 years.
HARKINs-on May 18th, 1899, suddenly Of heart
disease, John Harkins, in his 9th year.
HYRoNs-on May 10th, 1890, John W. Hyrons,
aged IS years.
JOHNSON In this city. on May 18Th. 1899. Ethel
Saving, daughter OF Caleb II. and Lizzie john
son. in her 18th year.
MALoNEY-At Henry Clay. DEL, on Tuesday,
May 23d, 1899, Mary A., daughter OF John aud
The late Mary Maloney.
Relatives aud friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral on Friday morning ats
o'clock, from the residence of her father, Henry
Clay, du Points Banks. High maAs at st. Josephs
X. C. Church. 1nterment at 81 Josephs ceme-
terry.
MYERs-on May sed, 1899, Sarah E., wife of
John F. Myers.
NsIL-In this city, on May esd, 1900. Katie O..
daughter OF Robert S and Margaret r. Neii' In
Funeral services will be held at her parents
residence, No. 4O5 West Thirteenth street, on
Interment private at Riverview cemetery,
LLUCK-suddeniy, on May 10th, 1899. Samuel
W., son OF the late Samuel Z. and Bertha Pol
lock, and grandson at the late samuel NJ Fol-
lock, aged years, 10 montns, days.
SINCLEAR-In this city, on May 18th, 1892 j.
Willard, tho only child Of John W. and Anuie
NJ. Siuclear, aged year, 10 months.
TIERNEY-suddenly in Philadelphia, May 22d,
1899, Mary, wife OF Michael Tierney.
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
ylted to attend the funeral from the residense OF
morning at O'Clock, High mass at ". Paurs X.
C. Church. lnterment at ST. Joseph's cemetery,
Brandywine-
Philadelphia and Germantown papers please
copy.
TRUMAN-on May 18th, 1899, Howard Y. son of
Wilnelmiha Schiller and Thomas 7. Truman,
aged 2i years and months
WALLAcE-In Philadelphia. on May Goth. 1899,
Elizabeth g.. wife of Charles II. Wallace aud
daughter Of MIR. and Mrs, William II. Gregg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
TAKEN TO JAIL.
NJ. A. Cole and Edna Wilson Now Locked Up
at the County Prison.


at the County Prison.
M. A. Cole, who is charged with
causing the death of William A. Mon i.
tague, and Edna Wilson, a witness,
we're taken from the police station in
this city to New Castle Jail Tuesday
afternoon by Sheriff Taylor and Officer
Harl,ins. They were accompanied by
Walter II. Hayes, counsel for Cole.
The trip was made in a cab and very
little was said by any OF the occupants
on the way over. Coles case will come
before the grand jury in September.
COLES RELATIVES HERE.
Two brothers and brother-in-a
of Montylauo A. Cole, who is locked
UP at the police station ON the charge
of killing William A. Montague, arrived
Tuesday from Toronto, Canada, and
went to the police station, where
they were permitted to hold con-
ference with the prisoner.
ARRIVAL AT NEW CASTLE.
New Castle, May 24.--M. A. Cole
and Edna Wilson arrived at the Jail
here yesterday afternoon. When the
cab halted in front of the steps leading
to the Jail about so people were but a
BlOrL u1SlHncI, away. SUlo btepptu Oul
of the cab after Special Officer Andrew
haste. Sheriff John Z. Taylor fol-
lowed, and next came Coles attorney,
Walter II. Hayes, with Edna Wilson.
the witness in the case. She Appeared
dazed and almost fell. She was sup
ported by Mr.. Hayes. The strain Of
the past week has been telling upon
L Oh. 10 fae III
Cole was taken to cell No. 30 in the
threw himself on the bed face down
ward and sobbed aloud. He appears
to be awakening to realization Of his
his companion he has Antonas A..
Jocis of Philadelphia, awaiting trial
ON the charge of embezzlement, and
charge of larceny.
Tho woman was given a new wrapper
and placed in the women's cell in the
upper corridor at the northerly end.
She has as her companions two short
term prisoners, Margaret Getlin and
Mary Wardell, serving time for dis
orderly conduct. SIZE had an attack Of
chills and fever last night.
and presents different appearance
from when he entered the place.
COLE AT THE UNIVERSITY,
Philadelphia, Pa, May 24.-Monty.
laoo Appleby Cole, who is held al
Wilmington for the murder of William
A. Montague last Wednesday night, is
member of the sophomore class OF
the dental department, University Of
Pennsylvania. His home is in Sbers-
brooke, Canada, and his friends at the
university say he is we'll connected.
Inquiry at the university failed to
throw much light upon his past life.
His fellow students speak Of him as a
quiet, unassuming fellow, and his pro
fessors praise his work in the elias;
room. The examinations in his class
were ended the day before the tragedy
occurred at Wilmington. His landlady,
Mrs. William Robertson, No. 324l
| Locust street. where Cole has boarded
during the two years he has been al
the university, stated that Cole hac
made arrangements to stay there
another year. In regard to Edna
Wilson she knew very little except thai
she had carried on correspondence witt
Cole.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
Newport arrive. at Manila.

Washington, May "a. The War De-
partment has been advised by Gen.
Otis. of the arrival at Manila Of the
Newport, which sailed from San Fran
cisco April goth with 10 officers and 26O
enlisted men Of marines: light battery
+, Fourth and +, Fifth Artillery,
under command OF Major Tiernon,
eight officers and 223 enlisted mon.
No casualties occurred during the trip.
The President has given orders to
carry out the recommendation Of Gems.
Otis and Lawton, making Col. Sum-
mers of the second Oregon n breyet
brigadier-general of volunteers; also
making Capt. Case of the engineer
battalion a major by brevet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
VICTORIA AT FOUR-SCORE
Her Elghtieth Birthday Anniversary
Observed With Great Enthusiasm.
TORRENTS OF RAIN AT WINDSOR
Thanksgiving Services Held in
Old st. Paul's.
MKlNLEY SENDS HIS CONGRATULATIONS

Assoclated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
London, Eng, May "a. Torrents of
rain ushered In Queen Victoria's S0th
birthday anniversary today. At Wind
sor. where general holiday is being
observed, the town was decorated with
aaps and the church bells were rung at
o'clock in the morning.
The weather cleared about II o'clock
and serenade by the Windsor and
Zion Amateur Choral Societies was
given in the Grand Quadrangle Of
Windsor Castle. The serenade was
listened to by the Queen and the mem {.
bers of the royal family.
marched into The castle grounds, headed
by band of music, and took up n
position in the rear Of the choir Be-
hind the cadets were drawn up the
rest Of the Elton boys and the Military
Knights Of Windsor. The mayor and
corporation of Windsor, in their full
robes of office, and the borough magis-
trates were also present. They all sang
the National Anthem and then the
choir gave the programme, comprising
the late Bishop Of Wakefield's "Jubi-
lee Hymn" a four-part song, and two
specially written madrigals, ITO the
Queen. Finally the Elton boys gave
three lusty cheers in honor of her
majesty, and the Duke of Connaught
came to one of the windows and
thanked those present in behalf of the
Queen, who, looking to be in excellent
health, came forward and bowed re-
peatedly.
Her majesty afterwards knighted the
mayor of Windsor, J. I. Soundry.
THE OBSERVANCE IN LONDON.
Although the official birthday cele-
brations in London were postponed
until June 3D., all public buildings,
business houses and a great many
private residences are decorated. In
st. Paul's Cathedral thanksgiving
services were held.
The lord mayor of London, Sir John
Voce Moore, and all the other func-
tionaries, in their robes of State, at
tended. The Archbishop of Canterbury,
the Most Rev. Frederick Temple, d.
D., dictated and preached tho sermon,
after which ''Te Deum" was sung.
Birthday celebrations occurred
throughout the provinces. The ships
in the different ports were dressed
for the occasion and the warships were
covered with bunting.
telegram from Simla, the summer
capital Of British India, records that
the impressive Queens birthday cere.
monies there were attended by the
Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon of
Kedleston, and the Indian and mill
tary officials In full dress.
Dispatches from the continent report
the printing of eulogisitc articles on
the Queens reign in the European
t,roaa
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
ILL-FATED ALLEGHENY.
Long Overdue and May Have Eoundered,
with "a Cargo of OIL.

WIN NhfEo Oi VILE
The tanker Allegheny, the only
tanker which flew the Stars and Stripes,
has been given up for lost. In Octo-
her, 1894, she collided with the steam
ship Caucase, bound for Philadelphia,
in Delaware Bay, and sank. She was
tished up from the bottom after great
labor, and dragged bottom up to Phila-
delphia. Before this had been wrought
one of the companies which contracted
to salve her was ruined. At the time
Of the collision she was bound for
Baltic ports with over 1000, 600 gallons
VI petroleum.
BY the middle of January, 1895, she
had been repaired, and was ready for
sea again. She sailed to New York,
where she took an American register.
on January 10th she left that port
under command of Capt. McGibney.
Her crew numbered 28 men. She was
bound for Dover, Eng Her oondensers
gave out, and she was forced to put
into Halifax. She was repaired, and
put to sea again-and there her story
ends. Her cargo was valued at S78, 600,
and she herself was of considerable
value. She was built in Scotland in
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Philadelphia. May a. Wheat. STEADY; No. 2
Pennsylvania red In export elevator. 76i<77c.:
No. red spot in export elevator, 76s4a7bc.
Corn, dull and weak: No 2for local trade. 41c.
Oats dun and weak: No. white, clipped. &c.;
No. white DO. 3aasa1sc.; No mixed. do- ssa
32%c.
bran. dull and lower.
Butter, dull: prints &c. lower; fancy Western
creamery, l8c: do. prints, Ito
Eggs, firm; fresh nearby, l41ssc-: do. Western,
1870; do southwestern, iac.; do. Southern, lsa
Isle.
Renned sugars. steady: powdered 51Sc.; sranu-
lated, $780,; confectioners A, b14c.; keystone A.,
4ISc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
A Banquet at Berlin.

Berlin, Prussia. May ga BAN
quot will be given in the Jasper Hall
Of the new palace at Pottsdam, this
evening, in honor of Queen Victoria's
birthday. The Emperor and Empress
of Germany, the Grown Prince, Fred.
erick William, Prince Eitel Frederick,
second son of the Emperor. and their
suites, all the princes now in Berlin,
the court dignitaries, the officials oil
the British Embassy, the Imperial
Chancellor, the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs and the leading military officers
will be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
OLD sWEDEs OELRBRATIoN.
Only Those Holding Cards will be Admitted
Next Sunday.

Many applications are being made
for cards OF admission to Old Swedes
Church on Sunday next, but, owing to
the limited sitting capacity, it is i'm
possible to grant permission to any
more than have already received
tickets, and none but those who hold
cards will be admitted within the
grounds. Different cards have been
printed, so that tho persons holding
them can be permitted to attend only
the service designated thereon; that
is, card for admission to the morn.
ing service will not be good for adj
mission to any other serviceyo on that
day. Many persons would be pleased
to attend the services on that day, but
it is impossible to accommodate all, as
there arc applicants from quite a num-
Der who do not reside in the city. No
one will be admitted without card of
admission.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

The report, that Conductor Sweeney
was injured in "a fight with tramps on
his train near Bridgeville is incorrect.
He was seen in this city yesterday
in his usual condition. Severa, tramps
who had been picking berries at
Brideeville,s were paid of and took
possession Of two cars on the train.
They had revolvers but were allowed
to ride to Harrington, where they were
put off. Although number Of shots
were fired nobody was injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

= William A. Gum of frankfort,
Sussex county, was in Wilmington
tuesday. He stated that strawberries
are very plentiful in Sussex county,
and are now being wholesaled at 3
tents per quart. The quality is good,
berries are retailing in the local
market ut from 8 to 10 cents per
quart, according to quality.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

George W. Hastings, Jr. brakeman
on the p, w. 6 B. railroad, who was
severely injured by being squeezed be-
tween cars in the yards of the Chester
Lumber Co.. five days ago, and who
was afterwards taken to the Chester
Hospital, was released from that insti-
tuition yesterday and taken to his
home in cab from the French street
station in this city. He is recovering
slowly, although suffering very much
from the injury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
Fire Record for n Year.

Chief Sasse of the Fire Department
is compiling his report for the year
ending on April Both. Although the
work has not been completed, he
thinks the losses do not aggregate over
Slo0,000 a good record for a city of
this size. The Tadman IL Hickman
fire, at which the loss was s35, 300, was
the largest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

Minneapolis, Mimi, May "a. Tho
Presbyterian AssemblyEtoday sent the
following congratulatory cablegram to
Queen Victoria on her s0th birthday /:
The General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church in America tenders
congratulations on the S0th anniversary
Of your birthday and rejoices in the
divine guidance which has blessed
your long and prosperous reign"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

Samuel Hopkins, aged about So
years, living at No. 5l2 East Twelfth
street, fell from car Tuesday
while at work at the Pussy & Jones
Co. s plant and received scalp wound.
The Phoenix ambulance was summoned
and he was moved to the Homeopathic
Hospital, but was able to leave the
institution after having the wound
dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

In Orphans Court yesterday return
~ the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
70, administrator of Arabella +.
Doneherty, of the sale of one property
WAS confirmed. The court granted to
pphomas j. Farley, administrator of
Salrick Brogan, an order to sell real
estate for the payment Of debts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

hssOcIatou Fres5 DIspHtcH UV opBcIH1 WIfB5.
Harrisburg, Pa, May 2a.-The Car
negie Co., which made application to
the State Department recently for a
charter, today filed notice of an amend
ment OF its title to the Carnegie Steel
Co. The proposed corporation Is capt.
talized at 800, 600, which amount will
be increased to $3.50, 900, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
Marriaaes.

BowER-HANCoCK-o May Goth. 1899, at No.
1910 Poplar street. by the Rev. A. 7. Mihm,
Henry Bower and Anna l. Hancock, both Of
Philadelphia.
BURNs-K EoGH-At st. Peters Pro- Cathedral,
on May 18th, 1892, by the Rev. Father Cannell,
Lawrence A. Burns, DR., and Elizabeth N.
Keough.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

The case of George Vandegrift. who is
accused of killing George Dougherty
on farm near Silverbrook a few weeks
ago, has been postponed until the next
term Of court, as there was no oyer and
terminer Jury at the May term.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

By breaking out pane of glass and
opening window, burglars effected
an entrance into the house of John Il.
McElwee, a farmer, at Greenbank, Tues.
day night. They stole clothing and
other articles to the value of about $40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

William Drummond, aged about 60
years, living at No. 707 Spruce street,
had his left ankle broken yesterday
while at work at the Mccullough Iron
Go. IS plant, by piece of iron falling
from truck. He was moved to his
home in the Phoenix ambulance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

James Kirk of No. Gil Spruce street
was stricken with paralysis at Sixth
and Lombard streets Tuesday after
noon. He was taken home in the
patrol wagon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 24.-Milton
T. Robinson, former letter carrier Of
Lancaster, was acquitted in the United
States District Court today of the
charge of stealing from the mails.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25

Letters testamentary have been
granted on the estate of Irene e. 2.
Lippincott of St. Georges hundred,
unto Benjamin F. Lippincott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
sufralo strikers Rs.ums,worn.

Associated press Dispatch by Special Wires
Buffalo, N. Y, May "a. Strikers of
all classes resumed work on the docks
today. There has been no hitch what
ever up to this time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-05-25
COLES RELATIVES HERE.

Two brothers and brother-in- law
of Montylaoo A. Cole, who is locked
up at the police station on the charge
of killing William A. Montague, arrived
Tuesday from Toronto, Canada, and
went to the police station, where
they were permitted to hold con-
ference with the prisoner.