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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
NEW TRANSPORTATION LINE.
From lBridgeton, M to Philadelphia b,
,ifHa' May of Wilmington.

From isridgeion, y. j., to Philadelphia by
Way of Wilmington.
a project is on foot for the estab-
fishing OF a transportation line between
Bridgeton, N. j., and Philadelphia,
by way of Wilmington, and the pro
moters say the line can be operated at
profit with the fare placed at not
more than one.half what 1t is at
present. 1t is believed Wilmington
people are interested, but to what ex-
tent is not known.
Ii the plans are carried out, and
there is every reason to believe they
will be, trolley road will be built
connecting Bridaeion with Salem, ana
from Salem there will be ferry
service to Delaware City. At Della.
ware City the boat will connect with
the cars Of the New Castle & Delaware
City railway, and the passengers will
be brought to this city over that line.
At Fourth and Market streets con
branch OF the Wilmington and Chester
system, and passengers will be taken
from Darby to Philadelphia by the
Union Traction Go. over its Darby
line.
tChetS VIII D6 sDlQ 10 D6IaWHTB
City, New Castle, Wilmington and
other points along the line, and at any
point the traveller can either continue
over the same line or change Ito a
system road il such change is de-
sirable. In speaking of the matter this
morning, man who knows something
about what is in prospect, said he
understood it is intended to make the
fare something like 20 or 70 cents be,
tween Bridgeton and Philadelphia.
In order to afford complete faculties
for the people having business between
Bridgeton, Salem, Wilmington and
Philadelphia, the company will handle
freight,if arrangements can be made to
do SO. 1t will be carried by trolley
between Bridgeton and Salem, by boat
between Salem and Delaware City,
trolley between Delaware City and Will
mington ard steam road between Viii.
mington and Philadelphia. First-class
terminal facilities can be arranged for
at Salem and Delaware City, and it is
proposed to have the cars in both
places run direct to the wharves.
IL the project is successful, it is be
lieved a large amount of business from
South Jersey which now goes to Phila
delphia can be diverted to this city. rs
the company will cater especially tc
Che Wilmington trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
OBITUARY.

The funeral of William J. Jefferis
took place Friday from his late resi-
dence, No. 300 jackson street. Inter
ment was made at Kenneth Square, Pa.
John G. Monaghan, aged 50 years,
who was a clerk at the Edge Moor
bridge works, died Friday OF
paralysis, at his residence, No. ll2S
jackson street.
Elizabeth Hazard, aged SO years, a
well-known colored woman, died on
Thursday at her residence, No. Ills
Tatnall street. The funeral took place
at Newport Saturday. Deceased was a
native OF Maryland,
Elizabeth Ruley, coloratl, aged So
years, mother of Bishop b. T. Ruley,
died on Thursday at her residence, No.
10 West Twelfth street. The funeral
took place on Monday and inter
ment will be made at Summit Bridge.
She was native of Maryland.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
The best family cathartic is Hoods Pills.
The BUSINESS situation.

R. G. Dun & Co.'s Review says:
"Until within the past three years 1t
would have been reasoned that any
material advance in the price Of wheat
would neutralize tho foreign conditions
which had caused exports Of about
$50, COO, 600 bushels of wheat, flour in
cluded, in the closing year, after
222, 600, coo bushels in the previous year
and 2l7, 600, 900 bushels in the year
1898. besides exports of 2l3, 600, GOO
bushels OF corn in the closing ysars
against III. 900, 600 last year and 2l2,
600, 600 in the previous yeai. But the
facts seem to indicate more extensive
and lasting increase of foreign demand
than has bsen considered probable.
Other sources of heavy export have.
been found disappointing. This United
States continues to show enormous
power of increase, if supported by
prices, which, until recent years,
would hardly have been regarded re-
markably high. Ii the coming crop
falls much below expectations the de-
mand for ii may prove surprising, even
though prices average more than has
been expected
Bradstreet's notes that " midsummer
dulness in distributiye trade and in
dustry and further reductions OF prices
of manufactured goods, particularly
iron and steel and law textiles, but q
marked upward movement in nearly all
agricultural products, are the leading
features of the business situation this
week.
Crop damage has been moving
cause for the advance In the price of.
cotton, though the danger of the short
side Oh the old crop has been evident
for some time past in the critical con-
dition of the Visible supply Of cotton.
cotton goods without. however, fayor-
ably affecting distribution. Retail
trade in dry goods has been helped ty
warmer weather. Wool is lower, and
the wooden goods market Is rather
quiet, awaiting the next London wool
sale and the opening Of the, SPRING
weight season."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
REGULARS TO STICK.

Gasinan's Elevation to Make No Difference
to Republicans Who Fought Addiclss on
Principle.
The Regular Republicans will con.
tinue to maintain their organization,
Notwithstanding the National Con-
vention has officially recognized the
Addicksites. One leading Regular said
Saturday that Addicks may think he can
be elected United States Senator, but
he cannot be elected.
Some prominent members of the
Regulars have under consideration the
issuing of statement which will PRO
vide a raliying centre for all Republi-
cans who will not turn their back on
principle even in the time OF the gas
man elevation.
Ii was given Saturday as reason fot
the Regulars to keep up their organi-
cation and fight Addicks that Addicks
might not win and it would be neces.
sary that some one be here 10 hold the
Federal patronage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28

There are some women who seem to
be perenniaily youthful. The grown
daughters are companions as we'll as
children, and the color in the mothers
cheeks, the brightness in her eyes. the
roundness of her form, all speak of
Astounding health. What is her Sc cret?
She is at the middle age of life when
so many women are worn, wasted ard
faded, aud yet time has only ripened her
charms. The secret of this matronly
health and beauty may be told IN the
brief phrase. DR.. Pierco's Favorite
Prescription. The general health of
woman is so intimately related 10 the
local health of the delicate womanly
organs, that where these are diseased,
the whole body must suffer. 'FaTorite
Prescription dries the facilitating
drains, heals liberation and iotlamma-
tion, cures female weakness and i'm
parts to the delicate female organs
natural vigor and vitality. Women
who have lost their health and their
beauty have teen made robust and
rosy checked" By the use of this mar
velous medicine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
THE MILL CREEK TROUBLE.

Bernard Duross OF the Opinion That the
Italians who Were Fined Did Not Vote
for Him.
Bernard Duross of Mill Creek hum
dfed was in town Saturday, when asked
concerning the contest over the school
commissionership there. deprecated the
fact that so much had been published.
Four Italians have been fined for voting
illegally at the elaction. Mr.. Dutoss
and Jehu Pyle each had one majority
as against Frank Chandler.
From the point of view Of Mr.. Duross,
the Italians did not vote for him. He
claims that to gay a school tax Is a
sufficient qualification to vote al a
school election, and that registration
IS not required. Whether ar effort will
be made to prevent Messrs. Duross and
Pyle from serving as school commits
sioners remains to be seen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
JOHN B. DOWNING KILLED
Ills Body Found in the BrandyHlne, at
the Railroad Bridge Abntment.
EITHER FELL OR WAS HIT BY TRAIN
Skull Crushed and Face and
Body Bruised.
LAST SEEN THURSDAY LAST NIGHT

ar nothing happens. will be homo
early.,, said John b. Downing, book
keeGer for tho George ". Bush Il Sons
CO., while. at his residence, No. l4Q2
jackson street, for luncheon, Thursday.
Late in the night, when he had not
reached home, his snn-in law, Leonard
w, DarroIl, started to search for him.
Mr.. Downipg's body was found about
6 O'Clock Friday morning at the foot OF
the abutment at the north end of the
p, W. & B. railroad bridge across
the Brapdywine. His skull had been
fractured, probably as result of fall
from the bi itlge or from being struck
bv train. The body was found by
officer Burchinai.
Mr.. Downing was at bis desk at
Bush's as usual, Thursday, and was at
home for luncheon About 90 minutes
of O'Clock in the evening, he called
on his son in law, Leonard W. Darroll,
at T. G. Munn's boat shop on East
Fourth street. When he left there that
was the last time he was seen alive
by Mr.. Darroll, who worked late and
got home about ID O'Clock. Mr.. Darroll
and his wife live at the Downing resi-
dcnce. About | O'Clock Friday morn
ing, Mrs. Downing became alarmed at
the failure of her husband to return
home and Mr.. Darn oil started to look
for hin. a.
Officer Burcllinal last saw him alive
about o O'clock Thursday at Twelfth
and Thatcher streets. 1t may have
been not long after that when he met
with his accident. He was probably
about to cross the bridge, when he
missed his footing and fell from the
abutment to the rocks below, striking
on his head. or was struck by train.
The principal injury was the fracture
of the skull. He was also bruised about
the eyes.
On the body were found his gold
watch, valued at S140, aud about ESQ
| 10 money. He also wore finger ring
| that had not been disturbed. The tide
| in the Brandywine was low when the
accident occurred, and had not reached
It's height when the body was found, OF
| 1t probably would have f1oated avav.
The watch was stopped at 4. 80 O'Clock
and it is supposed that this was due
to the watch's being affected by the
rising water.
Mr.. Downing was in his SD year. He
was son of the late Capt. John Down.
ing, who was in charge of vessels fol
LEAFS and Bush's Father and son were
in the grocery business at Thirteenth
and King streets many years ago. The
deceased was in the SD year Of his
employment at Bush's. He is survived
by his wife, who is a daughter of Robert
McCaulley, and by one daughter.
Mr.. Downing was member OF Me
chanics Lodge, 10. o. i, for 81 years
lie was a man of genial disposition arc
had many friends, Added to a func
Of general information was an ability Il
versify very cleverly, and he had con
tributed to Every Evening. for year
frequent verses on topical subjects.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
TWO SHOT.
Injured as a Result of Companions Point
ing Revolvers at Them.

Injured as Result of Companions Point
ing Revolvers at Them.
Edwin Dillon of No. 1901 Pennsyl-
vauia avenue was shot through the
face Friday by companion who
was handling toy pistol containing
blank cartridges. The lad who handled
the revolver pointed it in fun. and
pulled the trigger. The wad of the
cartridge went through one side of his
face and came out on the opposite
cheek The wound is very painful.
Byard Dulin of No. 1920 Pennsyl-
yania avenue was shot in the face
several days ago by boy who pointed
a revolver at him without knowing it
was loaded. The wad of the cartridge
struck him in the face near the eye and
it was feared at first that he would lose
the sight of it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28

Three graduates of Delaware College
have been appointed to good positions.
Alfred II. Hartman will enter the SER
vice of the Central Railroad OF New
Jersey and Edward j. Ayars will accept
a position with lie Pennsy lyania rail.
road and will be stationed at Newark,
N. j. Charles S. Hyland will be sta.
toned in Philadelphia with tho Penn
syIvania Railroad Co. These three
young men were the only graduates in
civil engineering from the college and
that they were all appointed to posi-
lions before the close Of the college
speaks we'll for the institution.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
CROKER TO Be A DELEGATE.

New York, June %. Richard Croker
arrived from England today, on board
the Cunard Line steamer LucaDia.
He says that he is in the best Of
health, and that he is ready to take q
very active part in the coming national
campaign. He says that, with Ropse-
welt US McKinley's running mate, 1--WE
should have San Juan Hill oil over
AGAIN." lie adds that be is going to
Kansas City rs delegate. 1t looks.
To says, as If Bryan would be the
Democratic nominee for the Presidency.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
HAVE BURNED THEMSELVES OUT.

Phenix, Ariz., June %. The great
forest fires in the Puaohuca Mountains.
in Cochise county, have burned them
selves out.
Many thousand acres are denuded,
and $500, 600 worth of fine lumber has
been destroyed.
a pfospector, o. l.. Noyes, origi-
nally from Kansas CITY, is believed to
have lost his life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28

The following property sales have
been recorded at the office of Registrar
Ten Weeges; A tract on the west side
of Thatcher street north of Eleventh,
by3 joseph L. Carpenter, lr., and wife
"a John S. and Thomas Hamilton; two
properties on Locust street between
Seventh and Eighth, by Charlotte and
James Il. Drnne to Edmund >. Hell
Ijnas No. s13 Vandever avenue, by
joseph z. Nichols to Humphrey >.
Draper.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
CHRISTENED WITH WATER.
Interesting Ceremony at a Launch ON the
49, Christiana. -.

. -ls.
The barge Annie, built on the south
side of the Chiistiana River opposite
the foot of French street for Patrick
Fahey. to he used in carrying stone,
was successfully launched Saturday
about s. 40 O'Clock. She was ohristened
hy John Craig, who broke bottle of
water over the bow. !,
III was stated that it was the intent
uf the owner to christen the vessel with
wine, but that some person had stnlen
The wine and filed the bottle with
water but the theft was not known until
FOO late. Mr.. Fahey was seen 10 reia-
tion to the matter and stated that it
was not intended to christen the barge
with wine. A feast Of ice cream was
served to those who took part in the
launch. The spread was made in Hayes
coal Office.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28

Cahill of the Board of Health, As
deaths, p births and IA marriages
were reported in the city during the
week ending noon Saturday while for the
same period last year IL deaths, 80
births end marriages were reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
\ Sew OH neanery a. ,Iareus Hook.

Chester, Pa, June 90 The Standard
Oil 10. will have opposition in this
city, Agents of the United States Pipe
Line Go. have closed deal for large
tract of land in Marcus Hook, where
the terminus OF the pipe line is to he
located. 1t is the purpose OF the COM
pany to erect large refinery and work
is to be started at cnce. The oil is to
be pumped from Bradford to Fremans-
burg and thence to the works in this
city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
JAPAN And RUSSIA.

The population Of Japan is about
"A, 600, 600, and her army ia about 300,-
600 strong. Russia's population is
estimated at 1923. 600, 900, and the Gear
can put in the field on short notice
nearly LOCO, 600 men.
The main naval strength Of the two
powers is as fellows: Was
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28
wedding Cards.

Invitations have been issued for the
wedding of Miss Katie Clark Of Phila.
delphia, formerly Of this city. and
Charles Walls Of Philadelphia, at the
home of the bride, No. 22l2 Mascher
street
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28

Yet some people are never hungry. Whatever
they eat has to be, forced down" There is, OF
course something wrong with these. people. BY
taking Hoods saisaparlla a short time they are
given an appetite and then they enjoy eating ana
food notirishes them. ii YOU lind your appetite
falling, Just try bottle OF Hoods IT q true
stomach tonic and every dose does good. 3,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28

The steamer Brandywine struck a
submerged log Friday afternoon near
League Island while en- route to this
city. The log was forced against the
rudder post and the latter was bent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-06-28

II see that a woman doctor up in
Chicago says that only one woman in
one Thousand is fit 10 bring up chill.
dren. +" I'm bet she's one of the ones. "
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
quartermaster, Department of Havana and

quartermaster, Department of Havana and
Pinar del Rfo.'2 ..
Acting Assistant Surgeon Charles Bru-
ming, at New erIeans has been assigned to
duty in Havana II
Maj. Stephen W.rGrosbeck. Judge advo-
cate. has been relieved from duty in the
Department of California and ordered to
MAMMA FOR assignment to duty, relieving
Maj. John A. Hull judge advocate, United
states volunteers. who is transferred to
duty in the Department of California.
Capt. Levi P. Hunt. 10th Cavalry. has
been detailed for RECRUITING duty at the re-
cruiting station. No. 81 West Madison
street, chicago ILL.,, relieving MAJ or Samuel
l.: Woodward, LIST Cavalry. Major Wood
6raska, and enter upon duty at that post.
Capt. Hunt is appointed an acting quarter
master for the time he may remain upon
recruiting duty
Capt. Edward c. Mcdowell, assistant
quartermaster, u. 9. ". has been ordered
from Brooklyn, N. Y, to this city for con-
ference with the quartermastsr general of
the army.
Colonel Amos s. Kimball assistant quar-
lermaster general, and Lieutenant Colonel
Chefies X. Barnett, deputy quartermaster
general, members of a board of officers re-
Gently convened in this city, have been or
aered to proceed, respectively, to their sta
tions at New York city, and at Jefferson
the board.
Acting Assistant Surgeon James A. Alex
ander has been ordered to Tampa, Fla. for
assignment to duty. upon the completion Of
Wlncn he Will proceed to Havana, Cuba, for
further duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
BOARDING THE SEA WITCH.
1t Was Reported by Consul HOliia
Several Weeks Ago.

Inquiry at the State Department con-
firms the London statements as to the ma
ture of the action taken by the State De-
partment relative to the boarding of the
Sea Witch. Several weeks ago the depart
ment had it's first news of this affair In
the shape Of a report by cable from the
United States consul at Delagoa bay, Mr.
Hollis, who mentioned the facts briefly.
His statement was forwarded to Ambassa-
dor Choate, at London, in order that he
might direct the attention of the British
government to the matter. Ohciais here
say it has never been claimed by the Brit
ish government that its warships had the
right of search in Portuguese waters, and
1t was felt that in this case, as in many
others, the issue was only one Of fact re-
speeding the actual distance of the vessels
from the Portuguese shore. If 1t should
appear that the Sea Witch was within the
three-mile limit. according to the State De-
partment, then an explanation would be In
order; otherwise the British vessel was
within her rights in boarding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
Naval Orders.

lieutenant Commander F. S. Carter has
been detached from the Marcellus and or
Gered 10 the Vermont.
Ensign 5. c. Magin, from the MarcelIus
to the Essex.
Pdymas;er w. ]. Littell, from the Kear-
sarge and placed on waiting orders.
Pay Inspector W. j. Thomson ordnrad
home from the Asiatic station
Pay Inspector /. G. Hobbs to the Kear-
sarge. "
Boatswain L. r. Boland. from the Inds-
penience and to command the tug Active
relieving BOatswain A b. Irelan. who il
transferred 10 the independence
Commander 4. b. Barry has bean do
tached from command of the Marceuus a,
Norfolk, and ordered TO the navy VorlI
Washington. for ordnance instruction
Lieut. L. r. DeSteiguer, to duty in tho
Office of ravay intelligence, Navy DEPART
Inent
Ensign F. NJ. Freeman. to examination
Tor promotion and then from the Marcellus
10 ihe Kearsage.
Boatswain William Anderson, from the
New York navy yard to the Vermont.
Warrant Machinist j. H Morrison from
the Indiana to the Massachusetts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-04
DID NOT HOLD NIGHT SESSION
House Decided Not to Consider D,..
trict Code.

The free homes bill passed by the Housa
yesterday places the lands acquired NV
treaty with the Indian tribes since 1870 nm
der the same provisions exactly of tn. free
homestead law as existed previous to that
une on all lands subject to private entry
no matter now or when acquired whether
from the Indian tribes by treaty, or by Dur
chase or otherwise from other nations.
After passing the free homestead bill the
House proceeded to the consideration OF
the sundry civil appropriation bill. Mr..
Cannon said he was anxious to finish tho
iii this week for personal reasons. and he
ten minutes. "
Mr. DeArmond CHo) thought that ten
minutes debate on great appropriation
bill was farcical
After a long discussion, during which Mr.
DeArmond and Mr. Livingston CC,s \ cIasba5
sharply. general debate was limited to tnir-
ty minutes.
Mr.; Kitchin On. CO consumed practically
all this time in discussion of the North
Carolina election law in reply to some re-
cent remarks of Mr.. Linney (N.CD.
during consideration of the sundry civil
appropriation bill Mr.. Bankhead (Ala)
atoms for the proposed additional buildings
for the bureau of engraving and printing.
me points of order We're overruled and
the items were retained in the bill.
the bill the House adjourned
The House did not hold session last
night to consider the District code. Just
before adjournment at o'clock Chairman
Babcock of the District committee ad-
dressing the Speaker, said: II ask that the
order for an evening session from O'Clock
until 1890 this evening, to consider a code
for the District Of Columbia, be vacated
for the reason that a member OF the COM
mittee the District of Columbia ts on
posed to the code; and owing to its great
length it will be usees for the House to
come here and consider It with any radica,
opposition to its provisions"
This statement brought Mr. Mudd ND }
to his feet.
May ask the gentleman from WILSON,
sin If he refers to MYSELF" asked Mr.
Nudd- Il understood him to say that A
member Of the District committee was op-
posed to the code. and / rather infer. from
the fact that l made objection to it's con-
sideration without reading the other day,
that he refers to me.
Il want to say that / am not opposed 10
action upon this code. nor to the code itself.
as general proposition but i want further
to say that l shall insist upon its actual and
not merely formal or partial reading. 1
want 1t to have a real and fair considera-
ton by this House."
Mr.. Babcocks request that the order for
the night session be vacated was agreed to,
and the House adjourned without setting n
date for the consideration of the code.