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Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Thinks England Is No Longer
the Same
CAUSES IA DEEP SENSATION
In Ills Extraordinary Speech The Gen
4 eral Says That France Is Eng
lands Superior

Paris, Dec. 5.-Gen. Mercier caused
a deep sensation in the senate yester-
day, during the debate on the naval
bill. by pointing out the ease by which
England could be invaded He de-
manded that the government introduce
into the plans for the mobilization of
the army and navy methods for the
rapid embarkation and debarkation OF
an expeditlonary corps. The president,
M. Fallieres interviewed, declaring that
such proposals. wore out Of order.
In the course Of his extraordinary
speech Gen. Mercier said:
In the view of the possibility OF
war with Great Britain the use OF the
army Is not sufficiently taken into ac-
count. The times are not the snme
as they were a hundred years ago.
Steam, the navy. the telegraph and the
railroad have rendered the problem OF
the invasion OF England much easier
Of solution. Moreover England her
sci is no longer the same. The Trans
vaal war has shown that the British
army, although brave, is not equal to
the task which England expects II to
perform. The British navy is power
full, but It has many coasts to defend
France, therefore. is numerically
England's equal at certain points, and
is even her superior in the instruments
OF destruction. History furnishes
many instances Of mutiny in the I'm
| glish navy at the moment OF battle.
A landing In England is. therefore. not
beyond realization.
This Is not only my opinion, but
that also OF high naval officers. The
British premier recently expressed
significant fears. and II the principle
OF landing is admitted the practical
means OF execution may be discussed.
venture to think that the work pre-
pare while commanding an army corps
could serve as a basis for such a pro-
ject, which would not be expensive"
At this point M. Fallieres asked Gen.
Mercier not TO enter into the details
OF the statement, and Mercier replied
that the scheme could be held over
the head OF England like the sword Of
| DamOcles"
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
House Considers The Army
Reorganization Bill
IMMEDIATE ACTION URGED
One Measure Passed by House Provides
for Military Instructions in
Public Schools

Washington, Dec. 5.-The program
Of the senate leaders for a business ses-
sion was taken up in earnest yesterday
and material progress wa made. What
is popularity known as the ship sub
sidy bill was made the unfinished busi-
ness of the senate instead Of the Spoon
er Philippine measure and the dis
cussiOn of it was opened by Mr.. Frye,
of Maine, chairman of the committee
on commerce from which the measure
was reported. He addressed the sem
ate for more than an hour and a half,
and had not concluded when the SEN
ate adjourned to hold a brief executive
session. Just before the adjournment
Senator Vest gave notice of an amend
ment he will offer to the ship subsidy
bill. The amendment provides for the
repeal Of such existing laws "as either
prohibit or restrict citizens of the Uni
ted States from purchasing ships built
in other countries to be used in the
foreign carrying trade Of the United
States, or which impose taxes, bur-
dens or restrictions on such ships
when owned by American citizens
which are not imposed on ships built
in the United States" The amendment
also makes it lawful "for all citizens of
the United States to buy ships built in
whole or in part in any foreign country
and have them registered as ships Of
the United States"
The session OF the house yesterday
was brief. The real work began today,
the house considering the army reor-
ganizing bill which Mr.. Hull, chairman
of the committee on military affairs,
reported yesterday. He explained the
urgent necessity for immediate action
upon this measure, and asked unani-
mouse consent for the consideration of
the bill today. When Mr.. Sulzer IN.
" objected to the request Mr.. Hull
introduced a resolution for a special
order for the consideration Of the bill
today, with provision for vote at the
end of six hours general debate. Mr.
Connor (Ia.), the successor Of Sen
ator Dolliver, took the oath. Three
bills were passed under the call OF
committees, the most important being
one to provide for the detail of not to
exceed 100 retired army officers and 300
non-commissioned officers as military
instructors in the public schools OF
such cities as adopt a system of mill
tary instruction. The others were 'to
prevent the failure of military JUS
tice" and to legalize an issue Of $780,
900 Of bonds by Pima county, Arizona
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
RETVIIAN CARRIES BIG GUNS
Passes Up River Yesterday With Cannon
for New Battleship

Loaded with powerful cannon for
Russia's new battleship Retyizan, the
Danish steamship Johan Stem pre-
sented curious appearance as she
steamed up the Delaware yesterday.
The Johan Stem is from Cronstadt.
the seaport OF st. Petersburg. It was
there that she loaded her cargo, con-
sisting OF 14O guns and other machin-
cry for armament. Some OF the guns
are very large, and cannot be unloaded
except by the big shears at the Cramp
shipyard. to which they are consigned.
The Retvizan will be one OF the most
powerful battleships in the world. She
approximates in size to the new Maine
and will be of 1880 tons displacement
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
!. 0. 0. F. COMMITTEES
John B. Carpenter, Grand Patriath, An.
nOunceS Appointments for Year

Joshua b. Carpenter, grand patriarch
of the Grand Encampment 1. o. o. f.,
has appointed these committees:
Distribution-Geo II. Taylor, of
Encampment, No. /; e. b. Henze, No.
12; William B. Shakespeare, No. 3.
Credentials-Edgar c. Pierce, No 81;
II. T. Clark. No 10; e. W. Jester, No.
10.
Finance-B. +. Shakespeare, no. 70;
William II. German, No 8; r. Burton,
Jr., No /.
Appeals-George C. Morton, No g; e
f. Morrow, No. /; George w. Pyle, No,
u.
Constitution and Laws-George NJ
Fisher, No. p; ID. w. Brereton, No. 9;
Joseph ID. Patton, No. 3.
Printing-Edwin Hirst. No 1 Z. II
Spencer, No 8; J. II. Appleby No. 12
State of the Order-William II
Foulk, No. 3; Samuel T. Smith, No. 4;
q. w. Cooper, No. 8.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
BANQUET MUDDLE REMAINS
BelIeYue's Proprietor Says He Has
Accommodation for Both SocIetiesa

The muddle arising over the attempts
of two rival patriotic societies, the
Sons OF Delaware and therecently Or
ganized Delaware Society, to obtain the
state banqueting hall of the Bellevue.
in Philadelphia, for their annual ban
quet on Friday night, received a par
tial solution at the hands Of Lawrence
Mccormick, OF the Bellevue, yesterday.
Mr. Mccormick said:
THE present status of affairs places
men in a perplexing position. When
spoke to members OF both organiza-
tons, l did not then know that there
were two societies. ! made the first
arrangement with Mr.. Barratt, of the
Delaware Society, and subsequently
presented the menu TO James B. Candy.
president of the Sons of Delaware.
have an abundance of room for both,
however or can arrange for one society
to banquet at the Stratfcrd. so that
there should be no trouble and no fric-
ton"
There Is friction, however. and both
organizations want the second story
banqueting hall of the Bellevue
Still another point of dispute has
arisen between the rival societies. Both
have invited John HUM. governor
elect to attend their banquet Members
of each organization say he has ac-
cepted its Invitation.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
VIII Sell Valuable Propsrty

AS trustees for the firm Of H. Green
walt & Son, the Security Trust and SAFE
Deposit Company will sell the property
belonging to that firm at the Court
House on Tuesday December IL. The
property consists Of a fifteen-acre farm
in Christiana hundred, five two-story
brick dwellings, Nos. 1909-11-13, 1917
West Seventh street, and a two-story
brick stable and carpenter shop in Sew
enth street, three two-story brick
houses Nos. Dos, 910 and 912 Brown
street; a store at Conrad and Union
streets, and six two-stOry brick dwell
ing houses, Nos. 212, PA, PIG. 21S, 200
and 222 Union street
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
HARLANS WILL REPAIR JONES
Biz British Ship Expected at Local Yards
This Afternoon

The big British steamship Margaret
Jones. which stranded near the Isle OF
Wight while bound from Malta to the
Delaware Breakwater for orders, and
was afterward fioated by wreckers, is
expected at the yard of the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company this after
noon. A survey of the ship will be
made promptly and the work of repair
will be prosecuted with all vigor 50
that contracts held by the ship owners
may not be invalidated.
The salvage claims against the YES
sci have not yet been settled.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Industry Lodge Names onicers

These officers were elected by Indus
try Lodge, No. 2, A. o. U. W., last
evening: Master workman. c. II. Du-
gan; foreman, /. w. Bowers; overseer
7. G. Clifford; guide, j. W. Mackey;
recorder, J. H. Keatley; financier, James
r. Saville; receiver, S. II. Johns; inside
watchman, w. q. Day; outside watch
man, ]. ]. Carr; organist. David Ba-
ker; librarian, George F. Hall; trustee
G. l.. Ferguson; medical examiners,
DR.. w. e. Sherwood. Dr. Irvine NJ.
Finn, Dr. ]. w. Mullen. DR.. b. r.
Veasey; representatives to Grand
Lodge, J. II. Keatley, S. H. Johns, ].
K. Saville, G. II. Groves, G. L. Fergu-
son, G. c. Stewart, w. H. Morris, d.
r. Hall, ]. A. Porter.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
knights of Columbus Elects omcerr

At the election of officers OF the
Knights of Columbus the following
were chosen: Grand knight, Mark L.
McKenna; deputy grand knight, Mat
thew D. Murphy; recording secretary,
James B. Gibney; financial secretary,
Martin l. Traynor; treasurer, Peter A.
Horty; orator. J. T. McCracken; chap
lain, the Rev. Hugo Paff, o. S. b.;
warden, William H. Gibbons; outside
guard, John A. Hamilton; inside
guard, John B. DonOhoe; chancellor,
John S. Rossell; trustees, James Me-
gary, Frederick ]. Kienle, NJ. d. Muir
ply, Peter ]. Ford and Martin Ferry.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
FINED FOR ASSAULT
James NIiIburn struck His SOn-in-law
WIN a Sugar Bowl

In City Court this morning James
Milburn. charged with assaulting his
son-in-law by striking him over the
head with a sugar bowl. was fined S25
and costs by Judge Cochran.
Albert Gedling, aged IA years, who
stole a bicycle from Thomas B. Prim-
rose. was committed to the Ferris In
dustrial School.
The case of Edward Garlic and Wal
ter Crump, both colored, charged with
burglary, was continued until tonight.
John O'Brien and Harry Craighton,
vagrancy, were each fined SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Stable NearIng CompIetIon

Under the direction Of John p.
Healy. contractor, the erection OF new
stables for the Hartmann and Fehren-
bach Brewing Company is rapidly
nearing completion, and It is expected
that they will be finished in about ten
days. Recently the firm purchased ten
new horses to be used in place Of those
who have died. It is possible that the
old stables next year may be converted
into a wash house in connection with
the plant
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Has Notlned Chlef or PoIlce

Coroner Alfred d. Vandever has
written to the chief of police at New
ark. n. j.. of the death Of James
Pearce. whose body now lies in the
morgue, requesting information Of the
dead mans relatives. should no word
be received to-day the body will be in
TERED in Farnhurst tomorrow by Dep
uty Coroner Ferris Giles.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Have EIected omoers

Members Of the Wilmington Turnge-
meinde have elected the following ofl-
GERS: First speaker, August Dede; sec
Ond speaker. Herman Schochinger;
secretary, John Ruter; second secre-
tary, John Soloday; treasurer, Henry
Blouth; first turnmaster, Emil Maurer;
second turnmaster, Arthur KOchle; IL
brarian, Carl Schremmel. The Philadel-
phia Turner'S win visit here on January
20, and arrangements are now being
completed for their entertainment
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
To Join the EAGLES

Martin F. Keough. the well-known
garbage contractor, will join the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles, ,Aerie No. "A. at
the lodge meeting on Monday night
next. As the ceremonies will be par
ticularly interesting. a full attendance
of members is expected.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Eichlh ward oIuh blood

Officers Of the Eighth Ward Repub-
lican Club have been elected as fol-
lows: President, John c. McCauliey;
vice-president, Frank Forrest; treas
urer, John F. Lynn; recording secre-
tary, Walter Il. Jordan; financial sec
retary, David NJ. Salter; marshal VIII
mer Jones; board Of governors, Joseph
b. McHugh. William Lindsay, Frank
Forrest. Charles Prescott, David M.
Salter.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Wm be used In Er1dence

In the United States Court room is
a bale OF cotton Weighing about 425
pounds, which will be used in the ar
guments before Judge Gray on Friday
In the case Of the Patent Compress
Company, OF New York, for alleged in
fringement Of patents.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Levy Court Examines Accounts

At the session OF the Levy Court yes
terday afternoon the accounts Of r. Q.
Brockson. delinquent tax collector of
Blackbird hundred, were examined,
and showed the following collections:
1895. county and poor, sl5S2; road,
ss96.20 negro school, S16.91; dog,
s13S, 1896. county and poor, S916.95;
road, S5S6.95; negro school, Sigh;
dog. Sl23.:5O.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
DOHERTY MAY BIZ CAPTAIN
Members Of Company F viii Elect Other
Officers on December l3

On the evening OF December 13 the
annual election of Company +. N. G.
d., will be held. IL is probable that
First Lieutenant DOherty will be ad-
vanced TO the captaincy: Stephen Flinn
to be first lieutenant, and Harry
Hughes to be second lieutenant.
The basketball team of the company
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Hnxn nIended a Chair

Through the combined efforts Of Po-
lice Captain Thomas Kane, Turnkey
Hiram White. Lineman Frank Hyland,
Coroner Alfred ID. Vandever and Dep
uty Coroner Ferris Giles, one Of the
chairs at the police station, which has
been sadly in need Of repairs for some
time, was put in good order this morn
ing.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
wm EIeot Fifteen Renrssontatire.

Wilmington Lodge, No. /, A. o. U.
W., on Thursday evening will elect ff-
teen representatives to the Supreme
Lodge. There is much speculation
among the members of the lodge as to
who will be chosen, and considerable
interest has been aroused.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Ininrnd WhiIe nd WnrI-

While at work in the Belts Machine
Company yesterday evening Ernest
Adair was accidentally struck in the
head by a hammer in the hands OF an
other workman. He was taken TO his
home, in Lancaster avenue, near the
B. e o. bridge.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
WnI Entertain nd soott

An entertainment entitled 1.-THE
Flag Of the Nation including a flag
drill. by fifty-eight girls, each repre-
senting a State or Territory. or one
of the new possessions Of the United
States. will be held in Scott M. E.
Church, Seventh and Spruce streets,
tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05

II is now said that several other
cases have been discovered where other
little girls are concerned. IL is be-
lieved that if the disclosures are made
against Maxwell a fund viii be raised
to secure his capture and bring him
back to Middletown, where he will be
tried
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
OYSTER FLEET KEPT IN
High Winds Worry Captains So They
VIII Not Venture Out

There is a feet Of nine oyster boats
tied up at Front street wharf to-day
on account of the high winds that pre-
vail on the river. Several Of the cap
tains pulled anchor this morning and
started to the oyster beds down the
bay, but upon reaching the mouth Of
the creek they concluded to return
and wait until the wind subsidies.
They hope to get away by tomorrow
evening.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Big Circulation of Library Books

During November the circulation Of
books at the Institute Free Library was
1S,2S1 and 626 at the Rockford branch,
total of 1S,907, the largest for any
month in the history of the library. The
cardboard signs used for the shelves of
the different departments at the library
have been replaced by neatly painted
oak labels
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Letters Grnnted on Estntes

Letters OF administration on the es-
tate OF Samuel M. Pollock have been
granted to Samuel A. jackson, and on
the estate OF Preston G. Pollock to the
same by Registrar of Wills CrOssan.
Both estates are in White Clay Creek
hundred.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Messrs. Harrington and Records mere

Hezekiah Harrington, OF Harring-
ton; William T. Records, Aof Laurel,
and Thomas Curry.of Greenwood. were
guests at the Clayton House yesterday
Messrs. Harrington and Records con-
suited with Chairman Willard Sauls-
bury about the Democratic situation
during the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
ORGAN ReoitaI i'm Newark

Mr. and Mrs. William L. Nassau, of
Philadelphia. will give an organ re-
cital in the First Presbyterian Church,
in Newark, on Tuesday evening. De
cember IS. The proceeds are for the
benefit OF the Sunday school.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Building Bridge at MarshaIlton

Work Of constructing the iron
bridge. across the Red Clay creek, at
Marshallton. was begun this morning.
It is expected that the bridge will be
built and ready for traffic within two
weeks.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Paving

While the city is being paved with
brick and asphalt you might be doing
a little paving yourself-paving the
way. as it we're, to your wife's heart
by purchasing enough Pure Paint from
James NJ. Bryan & Son to paint the
exterior of your happy home.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Cane Pre.ented DO Mr. nellnh

In recognition Of his many kind
nesses to them. employees Of the Will
mington City Railway Company have
presented a gold-headed cane to
Thomas $ Bellah. who has resigned
as treasurer of that company.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
PusbInr work of Track LAYING

Worlzmen are busy to-day putting
down the tracks Of the Peoples Rail-
way Company in King street between
Second and Third. The company is
also putting in the cress-over at Sec
ond and Monroe streets. The rain Of
yesterday interfered with the work.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Wm Elect Omcers and Dine

st. Johns Chapter, No. 4, Royal
Arch Masons, will elect officers chi
q, after which the usual
dinner will follow.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
RureIars Again Onerating

Burglars again are operating in the
vicinity of Claymont, and recently the
stores of William Bird and John Casey
and the residences Of George Shute,
Jacob Novett and w. G. Vernon have
been entered and ransacked.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
New NInnaeer ror stabIss

William H. Whitelocll has taken
charge Of the new boarding stables on
Fifth street between Market and King.
Mr.. Whitelock was formerly proprietor
OF the Gilpin House, in New Castle.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Pythlnns WIN Present Drama

In Turn Hall on the evening of
Wednesday, December 10. Apollo Cas-
tie. K G. f.. will present the two-act
drama. Brian O'Linn" The Rag
Time Band of the lodge will furnish
the music.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Cougressman Honeeker 20 bc Patt

Washington, d. c., Dec. 5.--A reso-
luton has been introduced in the
House TO pay Walter o. HoffeckeI
S53.32, being the amount due him as
clerk to his father. the late Represen-
tative John II. Honecker, of Delaware
from June 1 to June 16. this year.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
HooIlessin Meetings suocessful

Extra meetings at the Hockessin NJ.
E. Church, conducted by Mrs. A. r..
Fryer,of Wilmington, are increasing in
interest. They will continue through
out the week.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Died of Diphtheria

Clara ". the 7-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis A. Hayman. Of No.
20S Heald street, died yesterday of
diphtheria. Interment was made In
Lombardy Cemetery to-day.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
win Go on Cunning Trip

Receiver of Taxes Horace G. Rettew
and Representative James Kitchen will
leave on Saturday night for a cunning
trip in North Carolina. They will be
gone for a week.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Red Men 20 Hear GospeI

Members of the Improved o. r. NJ.
have been invited to attend divine
worship in Wesley NJ. e. Church on
Sunday morning, December 20.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
SEIZED WITH HEMORRHAGE
j. l.. WILSON, p w. & Il. II. r., Car
penter. Stricken az PerryviIle

While at work on the new station Of
the F.. w. & b. Railroad Company. in
Perryville. this morning, ]. L. Wilson.
a carpenter. living at No. 1402 West
Sixth street, was seized with a violent
hemorrhage Of the lungs. The Colon
ial Express, due here at 1902 o'clock,
brought the sick man TO the French
street station. from which place he was
carried to his home by the Phoenix
ambulance.
Mr.. Wilson is about As years Of age
and has a family.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Cnnf.rs Mith nIine slookholdcra

r. A. Haggott. superintendent OF the
Blue Belle Copper Company. OF Mayer,
Arizona. is in Wilmington in consulta-
tion with local stockholders.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Teachers Institute TO Meet

In Middletown tomorrow the an
nual session of the New Castle County
Teachers Institute will be held
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
lRrIson Ancr nncIrs

Thomas B. Brison, stationmaster at
French street station, is down the State
on a ducking trip.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Dougherty nigh schools Captain

Wilmington High School football
team has elected b. Dougherty cap
tain OF the 1901 eleven. Dotgherty
played guard during the past season,
and because OF an injury did not get
into the last games.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
To Cure a CoId IN ono par

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TABLETS,
All druggists refund the money II il
fails to cure. e. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
5SESSG 5SESSaI Want Ads S:si S:st : a7i Word

No charge for headlines
or signatures.
Evening journal., 1900-12-05
Soldier Bows win Smoke :

In the Armory tomorrow evening
Company F will give q smoker to its
members.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-30
THE COCONINO SUN

For Sale = House and four lots. House contains four rooms: has city water. Apply at this office for further information,
 The railroad from Williams to the Grand Canyon is still twelve miles short of reaching the canyon. From the end of the railroad connection is made to the canyon by stage. The railroad will not be completed to the canyon before August l.
 The Santa Fe Pacific railroad will put into effect on Monday, July ?, new time card. The passenger trains will arrive at this station as follows: Train No. at 9:3O a. m.: train No. ? at AZ p. m., ten hours later than at present. The mail from the west will not be distributed until the next morn- ing. The new schedule will not be popular here on account of the incon- venience it will cause the public.
The Coconino sun., 1900-06-30

cents, 65 cents and $l at New York Store.
 J. F. Daggs and family arrived from Glendale Wednesday. They will spend the summer here.
 Ladies' calling cards, in the correct styles, printed in the latest copper-plate script at this office.
 The reduction sale at R. H. Marine X Co.'s gives you an opportunity to get that suit of clothes you have been wait ing for.
 J. x. Woods and c. J. Daze of Win slow were here Saturday last making final proof on their homesteads in the southeastern part of this county.
 Gay Barrett, on Wednesday night at the the Arizona Lumber X Timber Company's box factory, allowed saw to come in contact with his left hand T and he is minus thumb.
 Our stock of shoes is new and em- DTdCcS hlI tlic idtCSO sudpcs. uc Hudl- ity is of the best, and for short time we will offer them at a liberal dis count. R. H. Marine X Co.
 A. H Spellmire returned yesterday from Dodge City, Kansas, where he has been for the past two months in the interest of Babbitt Bros., who have large cattle interests in that vicinity.
 Three dwelling houses were destroyed by fire in Williams Monday night The residences of E. M. Hardesty, J. Ruth and M. Bell were burned. Only little furniture was saved from the burning houses. The loss is estimated at $3, 900.
 The Washington Post says that there is nothing in the alleged Jans estate of O,00O, ,000 said to be awaiting distri- button. There are number of Jans descendants in Arizona who have been led to believe that they were to be made rich by receiving their share of &l,