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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

The list of ASSESSORS, road COM
missioners and inspectors for the en-,
suing term, as shown by tho detailed
figures on first page Of this issue are
as follows:
ASSESSORS.
Brandywine hundred-Samuel W.
Handy, Republican.
" Christiana--John E. Whaun, r.
Mill Creek-Lemuel Graves, X.
White CLAY Creek John Henry
Clark, r. +,
New Caste-John +. Shearer. D.
Pencader-Harry L. Dayett, ID.
Red Lion-Tht odore Jones, r.
st. Georges-Howard Dickson, X.
Appoquinimink-J O. Hutchin-
eon, II.
Backbird--C Clarence +. Donovan, D.
Democrats, 3; Republicans, q; in
1898, the Democrats elected five ard
the Republicans five.
ROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Brandywine hundred First district.
Jeremiah B. Harvey, r.. Third dis
trict, James Francis PetitdemnnGe, H.
Christlana--Wiiliam J. Brown, X.
Mill Creek Joseph Higgins, II.
White Clay Creek-Daniel Thomp-
con. R.
New Castle-James W. Denning, d.
Pencader William O'Rouike, D.,
ard Joseph T.. Laws. r.
Red Lion--Jamus II. Batten, II.
ST. Georges Thomas L Clayton, r.
Appoquininl ink Purnal s. Daniels,
r., and Walter S. Money, r.
Blackbird William ii. Armstrong,
D., Charles A. George, D., and James
.R. Pryor Jr., D.
Democrats, 5; Republicans, 10; IT.
1885, the Democrats elected one anc
The Republicans, Is, there being
alienation in tho districts.
ISsPEUroRs.
Brandy wine-First district, William
Leach, r., Second, John L. Clark
r Third Abraham L. Tyre, r
Chrstiana-First Thomas Walter
Young, Ii. Second, John Hearn, r.
Third, William II. Ogie, r.: Fourth
Howard q. Ely. r. Fifth, William L
Parks, r.
Mill Creek First, Rufus S. Broad
bent, R. I; Second, Henry z. MoVaugh
r.. Third, Lawrence NJ. Whiteman, r
White Clay Creek irst, Henry +
Smith, R. Second, William H. Smith
D., Third, James Maj shall, d.
New Castle First, Joseph LIE Fevre
-. J OeCOnuf ohm uoi 4 OtLi, II. ihhh
Lawrence Walls, D.; Fourth, Edwar
Lucas, r. ..
Pencader- First district, tie vote be
tween George u. Brown, D.. an
William Cornog Brooks, r. On th
face of the returns Brown won, but til
recount of tho Second election distriC
by the, Superior Court maze it til
The court, therefore, yesterday declare
the office vacant, and it will be til
duty OF the Levy Court COMMISSIONS
n of the Fourth district to appoint a
4 inspector. Second district, Frederic
Il. Mcintyre, II.
Red Lion-First, Sylvester d. Tow
n send, r. +; Second, Harry @. Clark, [
n ST, Georges Franklin J. Pei
nington, D. Second, William M,
n Mullin, Jr., r. Third, Alfred G. Co!
r. /; Fourth, Andrew s. Eliason, d.
N Appoquinimink - First. John
= CARPENTER, D.; Second, William {
# Knots, r,
Blaokbird- First, John Spicer, D
"a Second, William j.. Reynolds, ID.
Democrats, 10; Republicans, 49,; ii
" il; in 1898, the Democrats had Ii, Il
ia Republicans, IA; tie, l.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
ADDlCKS VISITS PRESIDENT.
Says His Interview Was Satisfactory-Sai'
to Have Talked of Patronage.

Says His Interview Was Satisfactory-Said
to Have Talked of Patronage.
Among President McKinley's callers
in Washington Tuesday vas j. Ed
ward Audicks Mr.. Addicks was nc.
companied by J. Frank Alice, Union
Republican State chairman, and Col.
d. 2. BARNARD. Politicians who COM
mented upon Mr.. Addicks' visit to the
White House said that he had made u
strong effort to arrange with Mr.. Nc
Kinley for the distribution of Della
wares Federal patronage for the next
four years.
When asked If such an arrangement
had been made Mr.. Addicks said: MY
interview with the President was a
satisfactory ohe have nothing to
say regarding the Delaware patronage. "
Mr.. Addicks said the Legislature
would be Republican ON joint ballot
and that he would without any doubt
be elected Senator.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
BUSINESS FAILURE IN NEW YORK.

New York, Nov. 13-Grant Bros,
stock brokers', have assigned to e. O.
Stedman. The firm was member of
the Stock Exchange.
The assignee says that the firm has
been inactive, and for the last few
months has been winding up its affairs.
He feels sure. however, that the
amount of liabilities is below 800, 600
and probably less than half that sum.
Grant Bros. were prominent on tho
Stock Exchange several years ago.
when the head of the firm was James
Grant. The family is said to have o
fortune in the metal trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
FOR THE DELAWARE REGIMENT.


GOV. Tunnel Receives $4,000 on Account
of Expenses Incurred.
Gov. Tunnel has received from the
War Depat tment check for SIS, 400 as
part Of the claim of Delaware for
equipfi ing and putting into service the
First Delaware Regiment in Spanish
war. Delaware still has claim Of
about 81, 900 for the commissary and
quartermaster depar tments, which is
expected will be paid shortly.
AT fist the government declined to
pay the expenses OF tho general staff,
but it was shown by Adiutant- General
Garrett J. Hart and others that the
expenses and services of the general
staff were necessary in recruiting the
regiment and putting it into service
Every item OF expense which was
under the control of the adiutant,
generals Office has been paid by the
government, .-uf
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Ekton, Md, Nov. IL. Miss Eleanor
Jepness, sister of DIR. John III. Jenness,
OF Rising Sun, had all encounter on
Sunday night with a burglar in her
brothers. residence. Mics Jenness, be-
lore retiring, had occasion to go down
stairs into the office, and as she entered
the loom she was confronted by q
burglar who threatened her life should
she make an outory. Being assured
that there was man in the house, the
burglar left without taking any valu-
ables.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
AFFAIRS IN SAN DOMINGO.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
San Domingo, Nov. lathe Domini-
can Congress will meet in special ses-
sion November 25th, to discuss the
reciprocity treaty with the United
States. .
Leovigjldo Cuello has been appointed
Minister of Posts and relegraphs.
The harvesting of the sugar crop will
begin early in December.
The country 10 quiet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Phoenix, Ari., Nov. 14.-While work.
men were engaged in repairing the
timbering inIthe tunnel at the Turquoise
copper nine, near Tombstone, Monday,
the beams in the ceiling fell. letting
down tons of rocks.
Antonio Laya was crushed to death,
and two other men were severely In
jured. The latter were imprisoned
until last night, when rescuing party
cached them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
PROPOSED REVISION OF CONSTITUTION

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Des Moines, a., Nov. IA. Returns
from SIS OF the 30 counties OF the State
give total of 100, 100 in favor OF call
ing convention for revision of the State
Constitution, and lac, lib against it,
Returns from so counties give total
of 161, 100 in favor Of the Titus amend
ment to the Constitution, providing for
biennial, instead Of annual, elections,
and 1884, ATS against
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
MARKET STREET BRIDGE CHANGE.

War Department Decides That the Work
Must BE Done But Allows Time.
Relative to the matter of widening
the draw of Market street bridge over
the Christians River, the War Depart
ment has decided that the alteration
must be made, but twill give the Levy
Court sufficient time to make pro-
vision for raising the money necessary.
This decision of the department WAS
announced in letter received Tuesday
morning by the Levy Court from Sec
rotary OF War Elihu Root. The letter
was read at the meeting OF the court,
but no action was taken.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
JESSE JAMES WIDOW DEAD.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 10. -Herelda
James, widow of Jesse james, o noted
South Western bandit, died here today OF
a complication of diseases, after long
illness.
Mrs. james was Miss Mimms. She
was horn near Kansas City In 1874,
and was married to James at Kearney,
Mo-. In 1874. They had one son,
jesse, Jr., who is now in business in
Kansas City. Mrs. james was with
her husband when he was shot and
killed by Bob Ford, one OF the bandits
former companions, near ST. Joseph, in
April, 1881.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

The following property transfers have
been recorded at the City Registry
Bureau: BY Bridget Murray to David
Dangel, property on the north side
of Fifth street east of Van Buren ;
Joseph Szafranski TO Tilghman john
ston, trustee for Jane 7. Johnston, q
property on the southside of Third
street between Lombard and Poplar ;
Christians River Improvement Go. to
John W. Talley and Joseph @. Gibson,
five two-story dwellings on the south
side of Sixth street ease of Union: Vir:
ginia r. and John Morrow to Samuel
Il. Tarbutton, Van Buren, street north
of Fifth; Francis II. lioffecker to John
S. Stewart, north side of Seventh street
east of Orange. ..... M
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

The death of John VOTERS, who
boarded at No. zoos LaInmot street,
occurred Tuesday afternoon at the
Homeopathic Hospital. The deceased
fell down the stairway at his boarding
house about two weeks ago and sus-
tained fracture Of the skull. He has
no relatives in this country. The Rev.
Paul Isenschmidt, pastor of the Germsn
Lutheran Church, which the deceased
attended, will communicate with The
relatives of the dead man, who are in
GERMANY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
OVATION TO KRUGER.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Suez, Egypt. Nov. 14.-The Dutch
cruiser Gelderland, with former Presi-
dent Kruger on board, has arrived
here. MIR. Kruger remains secluded in
his cabir. His health is good.
A delegate OF the Marseilles recep-
tion committee boarded the Gelderland
here, hut the eventual destination of
the warship will be unknown until she
arrives at Port Said, where she will
coal.
Mr.. Kruger received an ovation at
the German port Of Oar Els Salaam.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
THE BOULEVARD RAILWAY.
Matter Will Probably 30 Decided Next
Tuesday Morning.

Matter Will Probapiy bc Dcciueu NeAt
Tuesday Morning.
The Street and Sewer Directors will
probably take action at their meeting
next Tuesday morning on the appllca-
ton Of the Wilmington City Railway
Co., for permission to extend it's Wash
Ington street lire out Washington street
to Twenty second, thence to the Boule-
ward and south to Washington street
bridge.
AT the meeting Tuesday William
Lawton and William e. Hawkins were
present and representing the North
Side Improvement Co., which owns the
bed of Twenty second street. and offered
TO donate it to the city. The street 10
at grade aud the directors intimated
that they would accept the donation
and requested General Manager Lngar
Of the Wilmington City Railway Co.,
who was present, 10 make now apri-
cation to my tracks on Twenty-seeond
street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
PHILADELPHIA Pa. Nov H.-Wheat, nc. lower;
No > Pennsylvania in export elevator, T354a7ic.;
No 2red spot In export elevator. I2sznI3c-
Corn, steady; No. Q for local trade, 49c.
Oats, steady; No. Q white clipped. 2st9c
Bran steady. winter in bulk, sl6.5OalI.oo; spring
in sacks, s16. 26s16..6.
Butter, Arm, good demand; fancy western
creamery, 25JSc; DO. prints. CSC.
Eggs firm good demand; fresh nearby &c.;
do. Western, 25c.; DO. Southwestern, 2lc.; do.
Southern &c.
Refined sugars, unchanged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
TERMS OF OFFICE.
when Various Successful Nominees Will
Begin Their Duties.

when Various Successful Nominees Will
Begin Their Duties.
The terms of office Of the next COVER
nor and lieutenant governor will begin
on the third Tuesday in January next,
and viii continue for four years The
terms of other State and county offices
made elective under the new Constitu-
tion will begin sthe first Tuesday in
January. r-y
Congressman Ball's term will begin
March 4th. -.-r-
The terms Of Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes elected last week began,
Under the Constitution, last Wednes-
day. .--
The sheriff and coroner must bond of
the November term of Superior Court.
The Levy Court Commissioners will
go into office the fret Tuesday OF Jan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.

Associated Press Dispstch BY Special Wires.
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. ID. Detect,
ives are searching for William s. Mark,
booisKeseper in tho grain and commis-
sion house OF Neil e. Shofner OF this
city. who is charged with being short
in his accounts 10 the extent OF sl4, go
or Slh,00o. Marks alleged shortage
extends back Two year. He is alleec
10 have manipulated bills of lading Of
grain, &c.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
Alarrtages.

DAyIS-KREER-On November sth, 1909, Of tho
home Of the brides parents ny the Rev. john
France Homer ]. Davis of Newark, Del, mud
Gertrude Kreer of this CITY,
TAYLOR -TALLEY--on November S.l 1900 l,,
the Rev. W. +. Lewis. Tyson y iailcy anu
Anna l.. Taylor, both Of this CITY,.
TIBBETT--MAGUIREr-A At the plrsoiaSe g: sicety
N. e. Church, on November It'll, 1900, hy tho
Rev. f. +. Harris, Ellwnod Ttbbett and Ah:lie
Magtlire both OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
WILL NOT COMPLY With THE REQUEST

Water Department Insists That Pipes Re-
main on Washington Street Bridge.
AT the meeting of the Levy Court
Tuesday communication was re.
ceived from the Water department
declining to move the pipes from the
floor of Washington street bridge as
they are considered safer there. No
action was taken. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

York, Pa. Nov. 13.-Mrs. Daniel
Wilt fell dead at the Western Maryland
station today, while going to attend
the fune al Of a relative at Abbotts-
town. Mrs. Wilt was aged 81 years
and the sister of DIR. Robert Lewis of
Dover, ard was here on visit to her
nepbew, Congressman-elect Robert j.
Lewis,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
Costly Blaze in Detroit.

Associated Press Dispath by Special Wires.
Detroit, Mich, Nov. 14.-Fire, which
started in the engineroom of the De-
rot bridge and ironworks early today,
did between S65, 600 and S75. 600 dam
age. Five hundred mon are thrown out
Of employ ment. Tie loss is cover cd ly
insurance. Repairs will begin inn
mediately, and the works will be
star ted again as soon Us possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
VICTORY FOR LIBERALS.

Associated Press Dispatch by.slcclal Wires
st. Johns, N. H., Nny. 1s.-Com-
pleted returns from Trinity district,
in the Colonial general election, show
the success Of three Liberals, by u
majority Of SOL. The result in this
district represents the most decided
change of sentiment 10 the whole con-
test, Trinity having been carried by the
Tories by nearly 1,400 at the previous
election.
Burgeo and st. Barbe Isles, the only
remaining districts, are expected to de-
clare their poll today.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
St. Paul, Mich, Nov. IA. No sub
stantia change was reported today IN
the condition of United States Senator
Davis. His physicians are doing all
10 their power, but his system was SO
seriously weakened from the poisoned
foot that tho kidney complications
which have set in render his condition
extremely serious, EN
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
MANY want to he nrIdge TENDERS.

Something like rs residents of South
Wilmington are anxious to sacrifice
their present occupations for the pur-
pose Of serving the community as
teuders of Third street bridge, as it is
expected the new Levy Court. which
will be Republican body, will make
a change. Sumo of the aspirants are
co!ored mon,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

I. Pussy Wickersham, formerly colonel
of the First Delaware Regiment, is
mentioned for the position OF adjutant-
general on the staff OF the next governor,
John Hum. The next Legislature may
do something towards giving the
National Guard an annual encamp-
meht or an annual field day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

New York, Nov. l3.-Recorder Golf
IN the Criminal Court today granted
tho motion of Deputy State Attorney
General Hedges to dismiss the indict-
ment against Chief of Police William
q. Devery, charging him with a
violation of the Election law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
Election in Oklahoma Territory.

Associated Press Dlspatch by Special Wires.
Guthrie, D. T., Nov. l4-Complete
official returns from tho Third Sena-
torial district show that j. j. Schaefer,
Republican, is elected, instead of Froe-
man Miller, Democrat, this gives the
Republicans and Fusiopists Il mem
bers In the Legislature, with i. Duffy,
Populist, from Cleveland county, hold
ing the balance of power.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Word was received in this city Mon
day evening to the effect that serious
accident had happened to the steel
tcrpedoboat Stringham, at Providence,
r. l., Monday afternoon. 1t is ex-
pected that the vessel will return to
this city and have the necessary repairs
made before the official trial trip can
be made, .."s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

1t was reported this morning that
Gov. Tunnel would be requested to
call special session Of the General AS
sembIy, in order that some of the
officials appointed by him might be
conHrmed by the Senate before the ex-
piration of his term.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

In the United States Court Tuesday
Judge Bradford made an order for the
sa,e Of the sisanboat HildegaIde, run
ming between Philadelphia and Smyrna
to satisfy creditors. Marshal Short will
fix the date of the sale. The return IL
to be made on November 9th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. l3. Mrs. I. NJ.
N. Stevens, president, and Mrs. S. n.
ID. Fry, corresponding secretary, have
issued the call for the 2Tth annual
pational convention of the W. g. I. o.,
which will To held at Washington,
ID. O., from November 3Oth to Decsm-
Der 7th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
killed on philadelphia s. Rending.

Reading, Pa. Nov. l3.-Royal j.
Dougherty, aged "a years, Phiadel
phia u Reading brakeman, was struck
by bridge here today, and killed. He
resided at No. 1921 Frankford avenue,
PHILADELPHIA.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

just before the first sticks Of the red
fire are, exhausted new supply will be
lighted. Each organization is to fur
nish The pyrotechnics to be used in the
narate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
Norfolk Cotton Market.
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET

NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
New York, April 9.-The short inter-
est in cotton received scare this morn
ing III reports OF floods in Central
Texas. afterwards described as over
drawn and sensational. But as cable
accounts were considerably better than
expected, the general trend of prices
was upward. The first call resulted in
an advance OF 2@7 points. which was
increased by later business to n gain
OF 6@9 points. There was some hurried
buying to cover short contracts, and
for the time, there were indications of
broadening speculation. Still later,
however. the latter feature disappeared
and prices gave way to the extent
of SOC points from the top figures
The easier ruling was accelerated by
selling on the theory that floods at this
time OF the season in Central Texas
would he more helpful than harmful
through enrichment OF the soil in ad-
vance Of seeding. Crop accounts We're
fairly good considering the cotton belt
MS whole. In the afternoon covering
by room traders. with sellers scarce,
was feature. The market closed
steady at n net advance of 319 points.
New York, April 9.--Cotton futures
opened firm. April 9.33; May 9.37: June
9.35; July 0.34: August 9.o3: Sept. SAG:
Oct Sis; Nov. and Dec. SOL; January
Feb. 500; March S.0i
Closed steady. April 9.39; May 9.37;
June and July 9.32: August 9.23; Sep.
S,44; Oct. SIT; Nov. s cents; Dec. sol;
Jany. SOC; Feb. SOL; March SOC.
Spot closed quiet; middling uplands
9%; middling gulf 10; sales 2l74.
New York, April Cotton quiet
midoling or. net receipts 500; gross
S2,222 sales 2,174: stock 1922.
Total to-day. Net receipts 1859; ex-
ports to G. b., 9i3S; France -, Con-
tinent b525: stock GIL, 604.
Total since September I. Net receipts
6,025,103 exports to G.. b., 1,906 $50;
France 64S,6l5; Continent 2,24S,154.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-10
Norfolk. Va, April 0, 1900.
COTTON RECEIPTS.
AMONG OUR COTTON MEN.

Weather in cotton belt favorable.
Spot cotton in Liverpool advanced
1-16d. Sales. 10000 bales, against 1000
bales last year. The contract market
advanced to 3 points, closing quiet.
Contract market in New York closed
steady. 3 to 8 points advance. May,
9.37@9.3S; August, 9.23@9.24; October
SIT: January. S.O2@S.03.
Receipts ut United States ports yes
terday were 1859 bales. against 1852
bales last year and $500 bales in 1897
May contracts in New Orleans ad-
vanced A points. closing ut 9.30 Spot
cotton advanced 1-1Gc.; middling, 9&kc.,
firm. Sales. 5000 bales. Stock, 27S, ora
bales.
Receipts ut New Orleans to-day esti-
mated at $500 to 4,5OO bales, agains.
5.361 bales last year and 1896 bales in
1897