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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18

The authorities of Now York City
have at last taken decisive step in the
direction Of iapid transit, by awarding
the contract for tho construction of an
underground railway from tho Battery
to Harlem. John B. Mcdonald is the
contractor, at bid of s35, 600, 600, and
he promises to hayo the work completed
in three years. It il the largest con-
tract ever given out in this country, and
the work will be one OF the wonders of
the new century. When completed, the
road will be operated by the Metropoli-
tan Railway Company, which now
operates most Of the surface railways OF
that city, upon percentage basis
sufficient to pay to the city the interest
on the investment and to form a sink
ing fund for the extinguishment OF the
debt. New York is great city, but il
will be infinitely greater with this
splendid system of underground rapid
transit, which will enable tho journey
from the Battery to Harlem to be made
by express trains 10 q quarter OF an
hour.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
1HE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.
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staff Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
New Castle, Jan, II. "A series Of fights
occurred yesterday on Third street near
Harmony. Two boys, Freddie fees,
white, and Alexander Terry, colored,
became engaged in q fistio encounter,
and Mrs. Gormley, In front of whose
home the affair occurred, told the boys
to desist. George Williams, colored,
told the woman to mind her own busl-
ness. John Sheridan, who was near,
reproved the negro for his imp udence
to the woman who had attempted 10
act as peaoomaker. The negro and
Sheridan then became engaged In a
fight. and Williams cut Sheridan on the
side of his face, from which the blood
poured. Several persons interfered and
the combatants were sepa, atsd. War
rants will be issued in the case.
At n recent meeting of tho ReFubli-
can Club, William H. Bradley was
elected president, Samuel Barnes secre-
tury, and Joseph II. King treasurer.
Cards Of invitation hnvo been received
for the wedding OF Miss Annie NJ.
Brannan, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
bernard Brannan of No. 1918 North
Nineteenth street, Philadelphia, to
Thomas pomier, also Of that city. Miss
Brannan is we'll known In this city.
where she has frequently visited.
Alexander Baxter, who has tenanted
the Black farm near this city for
several years, will leave on March 25th
to engage in the commission business
in Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
BhIDG ETILEE.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
Bridgeville, Jan. 17.-William Pattin
has sold to Thomas H. AXE 85 acres Of
land at $40 per acre. st4.! y
H. p. Cannon will attend the con-
vention Of the Atlantic States Packers
Association, which will be held at De-
troit from February 18th to February
18th.
The First National Bank OF Seaford
has elected the following officers: Presi.
dent, p. L. Cannon Vice President,
d. j. Fooks; Cashier, II. ". Baker ;
Teller, George II. Shipley; Assistant
Teller, Madison Willin; Directors, p.
L. Cannon, d. j. Foohs, Joseph Neal,
Isaac. X. Wright, John H. Kinder, W.
Il. Records, J. Dallas Marvil, George
W. Emory and j.. Z. Dutton.
The recently elected officers Of the
Sussex National Bank OF Seaford are
President, James j. Ross; Vice Presi
dent, Newall Ball; Secretary, W. 4.
Lank; Cashier, Clarence Donoho
Teller, G. P. Wiley Directors. James
j. Rose, W. H. Stevens, j. B. Robin
son, L. O. Ross, w. Il. Lank, W. A.
Corbin, Nswall Ball, Thomas j. Gray,
G. H: MessicIr, 8. L. Kenpoy and T.
II. Chambers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
a sor,ou.A Ac,,a.n,

Crisfeld, Md, Jan. 16. jacob Miller
engineer OF the water works, was pl oba
lily killed this afternoon while working
on the staudpipe. He had been eleyat
ing staging inside the standpipo SO thai
ho could adjust a higher plate. He wa,
at the bottom of the standpips on thu
inner side, and after completing hi:
work endeavored to climb up distance
of go feet hand-oyer-hand by mesps ol
a rope. He had nearly reached the tor
when he exclaimed: II can go no fur.
tber. Then he let go and fell to thu
bottom. 1t is impossible to get hin
out until the water has been Iemove(
from the standpipe.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
ULAYMOSE.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Claymont, Jan. II. The. Methodist
Church, a few days ago, paid s100 of
it's indebtedness. The remainder OF
the debt, about 5000, will probably be
liquidated next July.
F. F. English, Jr., who was shot in
the foot by the premature discharge of
gun. which he was handling, was
taken to the Chester Hospital Monday.
John Shute, who was employed at
the Bellevue quarries for several years
as locomotive engineer, has accepted
position as fireman on the Maryland
division of the Pennsylvania railroad,
and gone to Washington to report for
duty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Churchman have
temporarily closed their cottage here,
and returned to Wilmington.
W. II. DBnzenbaker contemplatee
making trip South.
Alfred d. Handy of Carpenter con.
tinues i'll. ttF
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
Gold and silver rroa oe,ioD.

Investigations made by the Engineer
ing and Mining journal show that the
total production OF gold in the yeur
1899 was for the entire world 1913, 95i,-
46S, an increase of s2i, s06. $50 over the
preceding year. Tho loss of yearly pro-
duct due to the war in South Africa is
estimated at $40, 600. 00o The gold OUT
put Of the United States was s72, 4s3,-
055; Of Australia, s7s, ,0s2, III; Of the
Transvsal, s73. 1os, $50; of Russia, f24,-
072, 344 of Canada, els, s,049, ,593; of
Mexico. s9,s77, ISL; of British India,
ss, 49s,57l; of China, s6,641, 100. Rho
desia appears amoEg the minor pro-
ducers Of gold, her product in 1899
reaching 81, 1l0,953. The war seems
not to have interfered, SO for, with the
Rhodesian output. As the richness Of
the mines there has been demonstrated
by the practical tests Of working, a
large increase Of product Is expected
whom more machinery is introduced.
The three Guianas are credited with an
output OF 3,S44, 9e2, Colombia with
50, 700, 600, Brazil with 90, 53l, ,6S7, Hun
gary with s2,03s, 993 aud Korea with
81, ,09i, 200.
The silver production OF the United
Stales was about 1900, 900 ounces, or
1900, 900 ounces moro than in 1898.
The price has ranged from 81. . cents au
ounce in May to 57.9 cents in October.
The average fol- tho year was SO. 8 cents,
against 5s.2 cents in 1903 and 59.
cents in 1897. China aud other Eastern
countries have taken increased quanti-
tics of silver. There was an outward
movement Of gold in December sp-
proximating sl5, 600. 900, and this move,
ment still continues, being caused by the
London demand. 1t is to be noted that
this outflow is small when oon pared
with the addition of a72, 400, 00C
made to our stock during the year by
our mines. We not only obtained
considerable amounts by importation
the excess of imports over exports
was sl2, 1872, sls-but we retained nearly
all of our own large production. Our
stock Of gold, even without imports and
in spite Of the exports, is constantly
being increased, and is now the largest
ever recorded. Our exports Of silver il
1899 exceeded our imports by $2o,'
600, ,Oo0.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
DOyER.
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Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Dover, Jan. II. The legislative oom-
mittee appointed to settle with State
officers met here yesterday, and expects
to be in session about two weeks. State
Senator James f. Shakespeare was
elected chairman; Joseph G. Hutchin-
son Of Appcquinimink hundred, clerk,
and W. X. Eastburn Of Mill Creek
bundled, sergeant-at-arms. The COM
mittee will settle with Secretary Of
State Hughes today. 1t will probably
ask the Supreme Court to render an
opinion upon the legality of the State
auditor conveying bis power of at
torney.
While collecting garbage, last night,
Levi Richards, colored, was attacked
by two dogs, and severely bitten.
Magistrate Hutton, last night held
Samuel Molliston, colored, charged
with trespassing on the Delaware Rail
road 90. . property, in 500 bail for a
bearing next Tuesday. The two charges
Of burglary which had beon preferred
against Molliston were dismissed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
rhn Levy court Anti-Ke. election Law.

Tho Levy Court Anti-K Re- election Law.
Tho language Of the law prohibiting
tho re- election Of members of the Levy
Court OF Ne@ Castle county is as fol-
lows: "From and aftor the passage Of
this act May 2Sth, 1891 no person
elected Levy Court Commissioner in
and for any OF the districts of New
CASTLE county shall be eligible for a
second term
The obvious intent of this law is to
prohibit tho recollection of the mem
bers of the present Levy Court, as we'll
as those of future Levy Courts; but in
the interest of the present members it
is held that the language of the law
applies only to members of the Levy
Court elected after the enactment Of
the law that is, those to be chosen at
the election Of next November, and
thereafter so long as the law shall be in
existence.
However, the rules Of the Democratic
party Of New Castle county make this
law Immediately operative SO far as
the members Of the Levy Court from
the Fourth and Fifth districts are con-
cerned, by prohibiting their renomi-
nation, and the voters of both parties
in the other three districts may further
contribute in this direction by refus-
ing to renominate The other three
members. Thus, the law may be made
effective according to its original in,
tent, which was to prohibit the re-
election Of q single one of the members
of the present Levy Court.
As Democratio sentiment is in favor
of the spirit and intent of this law, re.
sardless of the ambiguity of its Ian.
guage, it is confidently expected thai
the contemplated movement TO effect Q
change In the party rules that will
defeat tho purpose of the law will bt
overwhelmingly repudiated.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
NEWAhh.

Special CORRESPONDENCE OF Gazette and journal
Newark, Jan. II. The PresSytery Of
New Castle will meet here next Mon
day, for the purpose Of declaring the
pulpit OF the Delaware City Presby.
teIian Church vacant, the pastor. the
Rev. Luther A. Oates, having accepted
a call to Chamber sbure, Pa.
William Roach. who had an car cut
off and his scalp lacerated at the wall
paper factory last October. has been ad-
mitted to the Delaware State Hospital
Mt Fsrnhurst.
The funeral of Enos Rambo, aged 20
years, who died at Iron Hill Sunday,
took place today. The interment was
in the Head of Ohristiana cemetery.
The Etna Hose, Hook and Ladder
Co. has elected the following officers
President, s. b. Herdman Vice Presi-
dent, Edward McPike; Secretary,
George Henry; Treasurer, II. b. Wright;
Fire Reporter, James MoKeon; Chief,
G. p. Steele; Assistants, p. A. Riley
and r. A. Lovett; Pipeman, Forest
Lovett; Directors, S. B. Herdman. Ira
G. Mclaughlin, James H. Hossinger,
Thomas Riley and Charles z. Lowber.
Fifteen men, chiefly Delaware College
professors, have been elected contribut-
ing members.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
BRYAN a Itugaboo.

1t is really ludicrous to note the effect
of the announcement, in any community
of this section of the country, of the
contemplated appearance of William j.
Bryan. The result is startling. Demo-
Gratis Of prominence and high standing
in the party Immediately seek cover,
and the air is thick with excuses CT
those who find that they cannot attend
any of tho functions arranged for the
entertainment Of the visitor.
This is not the way it used to be
with the national leaders of the Demo-
cratic party, and its aspirants for the
nomination for President. 1t is within
the conception Of most of the voters of
today how the announcement of visit
from Samuel j. Tiden, Allen G. Thur
man, Horatio Seymour, Gen. Winfield
Scott Hancock, or Grover Cleveland
would have stirred the Democrats OF
any community in the country. There
would have been rivalry among prom.
inent Democrats fol- the privilege of en-
tertaining the distinguished visitor and
presiding at tho meetings arranged in
his honor. The scramble to avoid any
Of these positions of prominence would
never have occurred, and the money
necessary for the expenses Of the recep.
tion would have been secured in a jiffy,
without any frantic appeals.
But it is different with Bryan, and il
will not puzzle any Democrat Of
average intelligence to ascribe the
| reason.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
MIDDLETOWs.
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Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Middletown, Jan. 1.-THE erection
OF Magistrate Reynolds new office has
commenced. The building will be 80
feet long, 20 feet wide and two stories
high. The lower floor will be divided
into private office and n reception
room, and the upper floor viii be
occupied by Miss Hodge as kinder.
garten.
DR.. Jerome H. Hardnastle, formerly
of Cecilton. hos opened an Office in tho
Reynolds Building.
During family quarrel at Derrick
sons Corner, Monday, Mrs. Lizzie
Redden was brutally assaulted by her
husband.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
Grave lpiu.,,pe 20 ror,o nlco.

According to the statements of
General Davies before the Insular
committee of Congress, our new ter.
ritory of Porto Rico is in condition
that demands immediate and thorough
remedy. A recent hurricane destroyed
most Of the banana and coffee plan
tations, and thus wrecked the most
vital industries OF the island. The
planters are borne down by heavy
mortgages, some of them bearing as
high as "a per cent interest, and they
are shut out from shipping what stores
they have on hand to the New York
market by reason of tariff discrimi-
nations. The need Of schools is ap-
palling, as less than s per cent of the
entire population can read and write.
Porto Rico is now a territory Of the
United States, having been acquired
by conquest during the war With
Spain, an entirely legal war, authorized
by Congress, in accordance with the
terms of the Constitution. To impose
tariff restrictions on trade between
Porto Rico and the rest of the country
is violation CT the plain provisions Of
that Constitution, as Porto Rico is now
as much d territory Of the United
States as are Arizona and Oklahoma.
Congress should give prompt at
tention to the needs of Porto Rico.
The wall of trade restriction should be
torn down, and measures adopted for
the relief and advancement of her
people there 1t is a grave injustice
that this duty has been delayed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
ODD FELLoWs HALL 90.
Interesting Financial Report at the Annual
MeetinR Of stockho hoIdern.

sH5thhhk VI otDchhothtErs
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Odd Fellows Hall Co. was
held yesterday afternoon. The report
of Isaac W. Haliam, secretary and
treasurer, for last year, shows healthy
condition of affairs, the statistics being
as follows:
Cash in bank December 3lst, / s9s,
sl,073. AZ; receipts during the year,
So, 969. 70; expenditures, So, 757. 26 cash
in bank December 31st, 1893, 81, 285. Ss.
The expenditures include dividends,
81, ,0Sl city and county taxes, S532; gas
and electric light. S197. 30; insurance,
s65. %; water, s22. So; fuel, s242. s5; re-
duction of debt, S400; interest, $50; re-
pairs, s247. 81; ianitor, S624 printing,
s3.75; incidentals. s237; outstanding
checks, 81. 54. The bonded indebted
ness has been reduced to $1,000. 1t il
expected that this incumbrance may be
entirely eliminated at, the next annual
meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18

The matters of reciprocity, and of
free markets for our foreign possessions
are giving serious trouble to the ex-
rapsiouists, most Of whom are rabid
protectionists. But protection and ex-
pansion do not gee" by a long shot.
Alluding to the opposition TO the pro.
posed reciprocity treaties with France,
the Boston Advertiser points out that
the United States have already spent
more than 500, ,0OO,o 600 to secure new
colonial" markets for American
manufacturers in the Philippines with,
In the recent past. Logically, then, il
foreign markets are so desirable, the
reciprocal trade treaties, under which
new markets are to be had at the cost
of a small loss in customs revenue,
should be adopted without any op-
position whatever. In the case of the
French treaty. for example, nobody
claims that the loss in revenue will
amount to 5000, 900. Surely, IL the
little trade to be gained in the Philip
pines is worth s1o0, 900, 600, the trade
of France is worth much more.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
swaIIowed, lin nv OonI.

While William Benson, aged IA year
son Of Samuel Benson of Rockford Roat
was in a coal bin along a railroad sic
ing in that neighborhood Tucsdp
afternoon the bin collapsed, and BensO
was carried along by an avalanche
about 81 tons of coal. He was swa
lowed up in the black diamonds, bl
was quickly rescued and sustained |
worse injury than fracture of the le
arm. This was reduced by DIR. j.
v, Blocksom,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
water Department..

= Register Grohe informed tho water
commissioners Tuesday that two
closets mad been put in ut No. 305
French street, and bath tub at No.
1929 Beech street, without permits,
and George b. Ward and Grantland &
Wilson, who did the work, were fined
The commission will shortly consider
the question Of buying new pumping
The balance in' bank was e27,25sis6,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
How tho war Affects FARMERS.

II this senseless war iI the Philip
pines continues throughout the pres
ent year, the farmers OF the United
States are going to suffer severe finan-
cial loss. They have been pinched
already, but their losses will be much
greater during the harvesting period,
when they will have large use for bind
ing twine.
This useful and necessary article 10
made from hemp, and the best article
Of hemp in the world comes from the
Philippines. At present there are 81, 0OO
tons Of hemp awaiting shipment from
Philippine ports, but owing to the
foolish war these ports are closed to
commerce by our warshirs. Meanwhile,
the rlioe of hemp in this country has
risen from Az cents per pound, the
average in 1895, to l41a cents last year,
and unless there is speedy relief the
price will be much higher before the
end of the present year. The burden
will fall upon all the users of hemp
products, but particularly upon farmers,
VINO use large quantities OF binding
twine during the harvest season.
When the farmers of the United
States have to go down in their pockets
for this useless addition to their ex-
penditures, they should make it a point
to visit their displeasure upon the Nc
Kinley administration, which is solely
and stubbornly responsible for their
| costly predicament.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18

"When the young man from Indiana
attempts to shoulder off responsibility
for what has happened in the Philip
pines, whether by design or blundei-
ing, on to the Deity, ne makes most
people rather tired" remarks the
Watertown, Conn.,, American. And in
its opinion the people Of this country
are ready to decide upon practical
grounds all issues which may como
before them, without trying to hide
themselves behind the mysterious
movements Of Providence.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
Property transfers.


The following transfers of real estate
have been recorded at the city regis
tration bureau: By Louis Wistoft to
Edward A. Hasson, property at Hutton
and Race streets; Jane Hamilton, ct al,
to William b. Harvey, property at
Lowering avenue and Lincoln street
Samuel Hamilton to Emaline p. Seal,
property at Lincoln street and Lover
ing avonue; Thomas M. Moore, ct al. /,
to Harry b. Helffrick, property at
Tenth and West streets; William @.
Rush to Thomas H. Melvin, property
northwest corner Taylor and Pine
streets; Mary A. Taylor to Peter
]. Ford, property northwest corner
Seventh street and Bayard avenue
Josiah W. Leeds 10 John j. Cassidy,
dwelling No. 1918 Market street !;
Artisans Savings Bank to j. Harvey
Spruance, property southeast corner
Second and Monroe streets; Home Loan
Association to Edward Glenn Cook,
property northeast corner Fifth and
Lombard streets; David II. Beoson to
Stayton &c Chandler, property south
west corner Fourth and French streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
Mrs. narnarn carr I,l.pham pend,

Mrs. Barbara Carr Bispham, wife of
Lieut.. Harry A. Bispham, of the Texas,
u. S. NJ, died at her residence in Phil
adelEhia, at s O'Clock Tuesday, after
protracted illness. She was daughter
OF Mrs, Frank Graf OF Claymont and
formerly lived there She was also a
niece OF Mrs., j. Edward Addicks. She
was about % years of age. Lieut.. Bisp-
ham and two children survive her.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
nar raIIprarsd ,rn,nI.

Centreville, Nd, dan. 16..-Mrs.
James Burriss cf Spaniards Neck, died
last night at the home Of her stepson,
aged " years, from the effects of in
iuiies received by falling down stairs
about two weeks ago. In falling she
broke her hip.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18

Ths Smyrna Call has now become an
eut-and'out Quay organ, and earnestly
advocates Quay's admission to the
United States Senate on the strength of
his clearly illegal credentials. There is
nothing surprising in this, however.
The Calls political yagaries are sulfi-
cient 70 lead it blindly into any ditch
that may. lie in the way.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
Enrarampni Annnnncnd.

Announcement has been made Of Il
engagement CT Miss Hannah S. Smit
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P. 7.
Smith of this CITY, to A. Pullman Col
of Claymont.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
lPon,mn.ter NJ Nswnrk.

The President, Tuesday, sent to the
Senate the nomination OF r. j. Morri-
eou as postmaster at Newark.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-18
wANAMAKER,S.
Philadelphia. Monday, Jan. Is. 100
Muslin Underwear

The muslin underwear sal
is a glowing success. We wer
well prepared, better than eve
before; and you know us be,
ter.
There has been no disad
pointment. We stated clearl
what we had. and you cam
and found it.
You told us last year whI
you wanted. and it is in th|
years muslin underwear sal
that was a pleasantsurpris|
The quality Of muslin fa
the price Of the garment is |
good this year, in spite Of ii
advancing prices.
WaSlzn Htgitt- eI0St,,lS.
55c. Muslin; v-shaped yoke trimn,
with plaits and insertion. neck aI
sleeves trimmed with cambric ruf,ie.
75c. Muslin: square yoke of wide 81
broidery Insertion and cluster of plais
neck and armholes edged with cmbrol
cry.
81. Fine muslin; pointed yoke, trimmd
cluster of cording and rows of dainty 4
sertion; neck and sleeves trimmed wi
embroidery.
Cam6rac corset eo0eys.
Csc. v neck; trimmed with embroldet
25c. Square neck; trimmed with lacs2
Another pretty sort trimmed with 4
broidery, soc.
Mnslan 9yaaoeys.
25c. Trimmed with deep campric rus
plaits above. Another sort edged vi
lace.
35c. Cambria ruffie edged with iaf
cluster of plaits above ruffie.
45c. Trimmed with good edge of
broidery; cluster of plaits above.
Muslan ehemtses.
CSC. Round y.lse: corded.
soc. Fine muslin; neck and armho'
trimmed with lace.
b0c. Circular yoke of fine plaits Il
four rows of insertion; neck and armhoI
trimmed with embroidery.
Pstticoaks.
s5c. Muslin; trimmed with cambric r.,
fie; plaits above.
300. Muslin; deep cambric runie; u
clusters of plaits.
81. Cambrio; deep ruffie trimmed vi
lace and lace insertion; cambria a
ruffie.
s.25. Fine muslin; cambric rufIle trS
med with wide embroidery; cambric dH
ru1le.
Women's So Shoes
If those in other stores a
as good, you pay more-pro'
ably 81 more.
Kidskin; self tips and pa
ent leather tips; button |
lace; bulldog, opera, or La
don toe; flexible soles.? M
patterned after fine shoes!
they are fine shoes.
Do you know that sho|
treat you better if you gil
them a rest every other daI
Two pairs of shoes worn !
alternate days, or alterna'
weeks, will wear more th|
twice as long as the same Il
pairs worn consecutively-fd
better, too.
Yet these S. shoes will we
as long as any $4 shoes, Il
matter how you wear theml
We're as strong on selling go|
shoes as in giving advice.
! John Wanamaker,