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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

Bonham, Texas. s.-Sreger and Co.
of this city, agents for the British
government, have received a contrao
to furnish 1,10o horses ana mules fol
army service. It is understood th,
animals will be used in China.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03
Pearl River County Instruct for McLair

Pearl River County Instruct for McLain.
Poplnrville The citizens of Pearl
River county met In mass meeting
and cleo ed delegates to the district
convention to be held at Biloxi Aug.
I'd. Delegates were instructed to
cast tho county vote for Hon. F. 4
McLain. HMaWa
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

Hancock Intructs Delegates for NOLAN.
Bay st. Louis. AT meeting Of the
beat delegates Of Hancock county,
held at the courthouse for the con-
gressional convention to be held at
Biloxi, August I'd, presided over by
Hon. Edwin Liger, the delegates were
instructed for McLain.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

that Mississippi ami several other
states either have that subiest under
consideration or have already made
up aud issued such special clasaih,a-
tion From this to a general classlfi-
cation which shalt embrace the whole
southern section, he thinks q very easy
step, and he is iaolinod to believe that
the coming convention can do noshing
which would be e more general bene-
fit to tho states involved.
The siaticlins are beginning to cal
culats the increase of population In
Mississippi during the last ten years
In advance of the reports of the
Washington experts. The Clarion
Ledger argues that ii will ba over
1,7o0. 900, ana the state Will be en-
titled to two more congress- men on
an apportionment pased on one oon-
gressman for every 100000 people.
The population of the state at the oen-
sus of 1890 was 1890, 600, and that
is generally believed to have been
inaccurate.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

Work has been begun on the exten-
sions OF the Illinois Central freight
depot in this city. There will be one
two-story brick annex on the south,
end OF tie depot fer the clerical de-
Partment Of the Gulf and Ship Island
Oa the northern end an annex meas
urin3 so by 150 feet will lie addel.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

Dogue Chitto. - Martin Murray,
twenty eight years of age, was shot
and it is thought, fatally wounded by
John r. Albritton In the barber shop
here. The shooting grew out of some
trouble between the men which took
place about one year ago, when they
exchanged several shots at each other
without effect.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03
Held for tho Robbery of $500.

Holly Springs. John Fannell and
Emory Stephens, two young men of
this city were arrested charged with
breaking in the store of B. l.. How
ards Friday night and committing rob-
berry TO the amount of $500. They
we're lodged in Jail to await trial
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

Gov Longino returned to the city
this morning from an inspection of
lands in the delta where he has been
in company Of the board Of control
during the week. The rain greatly re-
tarded the work Of inspection. Only
two tracks, enc IN Sunfower and one
In Tallahatchie county, wero gone over,
The board will resume its labors next
week.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

State Superintendent Whitfield has
received check for $500 from DR.
]. L. Nj. Carry, trustee of the Peabody
fund, which is $500 less than the
apportionment received by the state
last year. The state, however supple
mented the Peabody normal fund with
an appropriation of Sc, 500, and 1t he's,
therefore, been possible to defray the
expenses Of the normsls. A good
many OF them have ended and have
made their reports to the state sup
erintendent. but sone are still in pro-
gress
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03
inaccurate.

The Laurel military company has
notified the adjusspt general that it
is ready to go to China whenever it
is necessary. The more threatening as
pect Of the Chinese situation at pres
ent makes it possible that some nf
these offers may be accepted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

First Lieut.. J. q. Wilson has been
elected captain and A. T. Harvey SEQ
ond lieutenant of the Walthall Guards
of Meridian. The election was held
to fill the vacancy caused by ths pro-
motion of fern er Cart. Martin to the
majorship Of the battalion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

maJorship o. the battalion.
The recent fire which burned the
business part Of Forest completely up.
has proved blessing in disguise. The
little town is being robuilt of brick in
stead of wood. and as result it will
present better appearance aud com
mand lower insurance rates. About
q dozeh brick stores are now IN the
course of construction and the contract
has been let for several others The
new $4,000 courthouse will probably
be completed within two months
Mr.. Day OF the Florida railroad
commission, in letter notifying the
Mississippi Commission of his satisfac
tion with the time and place for the
coming meeting, makes suggestion
as to ore thing which should be
done at that meeting which is OF
considerable siguitio ,nce and import
ance. Ho recon- men Is that, in aidi-
tion to boxing into the question of ais
elimination against the Southern
States in the matter of freight rates,
the commissions represented al Look
out prepare classification which shall
be known as the "Southern classiiica-
tion.' which can then be adopted by
the individual states There is already
what is known as the Southern class
ification.'' but this is the work of the
railroads themselves and is net gensrai
ly satisfactory. Mr.. Day states that
Florida is at WORK on special state
classification, ani he understands
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-08-03

Dredging Property se Ii for Mere Sang.
yicksburg. The tlredge boat John
CASTOR and the sternwheel steamer
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
BALTIMORE and ONO
EXPECTS HEAVY TRAFFIC

Several new locomotives have been
delivered and are being used on the
Royal Blue passenger and fast freight
trains OF the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road between Philadelphia and Balti-
more, They number I'm the 140Os.
lSOOs and 1900s. and are OF the most
modern locomotive type IN use. One
hundred are being built for the lines
.ol the company, awaiting the delivery
.of which a number OF the Tennessee
Central and the b.. L. & w. railroad
locomotives are being used to move
the heavy freight traffic Of the COM
ipany
The recent Morgan deal for coal
mining interests will increase the
freight traffic about two-thirds more.
In anticipation OF this the company Is
making extensive preparations. The
yards, near this city. will receive much
attention Already n siding is being
built from West Junction through the
yard at East Junction 10 Elsmere. a
distance Of more than two miles. This
siding is required on which freight
trains may be side-tracked 10 await
the passing OF passenger trains.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
DEATH OF JOHN NJ. SCARLET,
WELL.KNOWK NONEGENARIAN

John M. Scarlet, aged 90 years, died
yesterday in Stanton, where he has
been stopping at the hotel for about
three months. For several years Mr..
Scarlet had suffered with cancer on the
nose.
He was widely known in the upper
part Of New Castle county, and in
Chester county. Pa. He was a mem
Der Of the well-known Scarlet family,
of Kennett Square, and related to the
well-known Chester county families
OF Richards. Heald and Way He was
Mr. Scarlet owned considerable prop
erty. Early in life he was a drover .pur-
cattle in the far West and
driving them here. would sell them to
farmers and dealers. The funeral will
take place tomorrow, from the Tenn
perance House. in Hockessin, in which
he lived for several years previous TO
taking up his residence in Stanton.
lnterment will be made in the Old
Friends burying ground, in Hockessin.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
Rid MEN WILL
HOLD CARNIV All
Every Thing Will be "IDjun''
in Honor Of Old st.
Tammany

Old ST. Tammany, The patron saint OF
the lmp'd order of Red Men, VIII be
honcred in genuine Red Men style this
year, and everything tending towards
the celebration OF Tammany Day next
May 10 purely aboriginal Every thing
Will be "lnjun' and "Iniuns' fixings.
The Propagation Committee. com
posed ct hve representatives OF the
eleven tribes In this city. were called
together on Saturday night for the pur-
pose Of discussing ways and means OF
celebrating. lt was a splendid meeting.
and about forty past snchems gathered
In the wigwam OF the Great Council
OF Delaware. and there was a general
pOw-wow
The plaza for the big evcnt as dis
cussed at the meeting was for a biz
carnival Of eleven days, with every
thing In Indian style. Indian relies
and trinkcts will be sold from the
tepees. An effort will be made TO get
Pyle's Cycle Academy for the carnival.
and the spacious room will be trimmed
TO represent an Indian camp I'm a for
est
A committee comprised OF one from
each Of the eleven local tribes was an
pointed by the General Committee on
saturday night. with instructions to
make arrangements fer the celebration
report 70 the Propagation Committee.
On next Sunday there will be a gen
eral turnout Of Red Men to attend SER
vices at Wesley M. e. Church 10 hear
o special sermon by the Rev. w. X.
Dawson, who is a member Of the order.
On next Tuesday night there will be a
ked Mems demonstration in Newark.
in which many Wilmington members
OF the order will take part.
On Thursday night Minqua Tribe
viii do adoption work for Wawaset
Tribe. There will be six pale-faces in
sructed and an entertainment and
banquet will be given.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
KITCHENER TELLS THE STORY
OF GENERAL CLEMENTS DEFEAT
MAHLER IN READY
TO KEEP PROMISE
will Wed Mrs. GaIbraith
at Any Time Provided
She Is Willing

William Mailer. who keeps a saloon
at Sixth and Madison streets, is in a
quandary regarding his proposed mar
riage to a Mrs. Galbraith. of Philadel-
phia, whom he met through a matri-
monial agency conducted by Miss
Spath. at No. 1910 Brown street, Phila-
delphia.
Some time ago Mr.. Mailer, becom-
ing tired of single blessedness, saw
Miss Spaths advertisement in a
Philadelphia paper and answered it.
The result was that the couple became
engaged and the wedding was to
have taken place shortly after they
met A hitch in the proceedings took
place. however. and it was alleged
that Mr. Mailer borrowed money from
the woman.
When questioned on the subject Mr..
Mailer said:
1T is true that we were to have been
married last September. but Mr.. CAL
braith postponed the affair. It is she
and not ] who has backed out of the
promise ] made the promise and in
tended to keep it. About five months
ago l received letter from Miss
Spath's matrimonial agency, OF No.
1910 Brown street. Philadelphia, say
ing that if had a client who was we'll
to-da, who wished TO marry. I answer
ed the letter and Mrs. Gailbraith was
introduced to me. I called upon her
at her home. on Germantown avenue,
and She in turn came here She was
shown a good time every week in VIII
mington. / took her driving and in
troduced her to my friends But her
letters became a puzzle to me. First
she stated that she was worth between
$4,000 and $4,000, and letters re-
ceived later have cut down her for
tune to $1,000 and less
He describes the woman as con the
other side Of 60" and says she keeps a
shoe store. He grew i'll four weeks
ago and since that time has received
no letter from Mrs. Galbraith, nor has
she visited him.
HAS WRITTEN TO WOMAN.
On Saturday last Mr. Mailer wrote
to Mrs Galbraith, who resides at No.
1885 Germantown avenue, asking her
why she never came near him during
his illness. So far he has received no
reply. He says that he did borrow
S225 from her to be used in his busi-
ness, but now has the money with
which to repay the loan at any time.
Mrs. Galbraith calls for it. He asserts
that he is ready at any time and is
willing to fulfill his promise Of mar
rlage Mr.. Mailer paid to Miss Spath
IS for her services in introducing him
to his prospective bride.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
OBSERVING THE FEAST
Hebrew Sunday School Gives Inter
ehting Program

Interesting programs were carried
out in the celebration OF the feast OF
Hanukah, in the Synagogue. at Sixth
and French streets, last night There
was a large attendance both afternoon
and night.
The following program was ronder-
ed. Acknowledging prayer; "The
Entertainment" Elias Wetstein: vocal
solo, Helen Wolters; recitation and
funny sayings. John King; essay, Life
OF Isaac Isaac Finkelste.n. violin
solo. Samuel Wolters; Historical
Events Before the Jews Became a Ma
tion," Charles Toplkis: recitation,
Birdie Levy, address, mimic imperson-
ations, Nathaniel Wetsten; essay.
"The Bible Glass" ]. Geiman; vocal
solo, Mr.. Gossen; festival J. II. Cor
don
Evening Prayer, the Rev. Resitz;
Lighting OF the Candles" the Rev.
Resitz and choir; "Hanukah," A. b.
Cohen; recitation OF the catechism. by
pupils of the school; hymn. the Rev.
Resitz and choir; address, J. II. Cor
do; essay, Israel Petition for K'ag,"
Max Weiner; vocal solo. J. Gilbride:
recitation, J. King vocal solo. II. Cos
sen.
Miss Minnie and Reuben Wolters
were accompanies.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
LOVERS OF SKATING ARB
ENJOYING GOOD SPORT

There is good skating ca all the
streams adjacent to the city. This is
good news for those lovers of the
sport who already have not tested the
icy surface of Shellpot, Brandywlne
and Mill Creek. Many skating parties
went to Brandywine Springs and Shell
pot parks to-day as the continued cold
weather has made the ice perfectly
safe Owing to the fact that the ice
was made by a keen, quiet cold the
surface Of streams and lakes is smooth
and gives the skaters an excellent
chance to show their proficiency, and
also assists the beginner who as a
rule, has about two feet too many when
first attempting to skate
The fayorite skating seems to be on
the lakes in the parks, as big bonhres
are kept blazing for the benefit Of the
skaters.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
Fighting Burghers, Reinforced by 5000
Men, Attacked BritOns on All Sides
and Put Them to Flight
BRITISH ARTILLERY BROUGHT
UP FORCES BOER RETIREMENT
NET BURGLAR IN KITCHEN
Intruder Pushed BridgetOn Woman Aside
and Escaped Through Window

Bridgeton, N. j., Dec. 17.-Burglars
got into the house of William H. Eng
lish late Friday night, and the house
hold was awakened by the noise made
by the intruders. Mr.. English began
searching the second floor, while Mrs.
English, grasping a lamp. unescorted,
bravely went down to the first floor. In
the Kitchen Mrs. English was sudden
ly knocked aside, and the lamp wrest-
ed from her hand. while a burglar
brushed by her and made his escape
through an open window, in which he
had previously entered.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
HISTORIC OLD MARYLAND
CHURCH RE-DEDTCATED

Eikton, Nd, Dee 17.--Rock Pfesbv-
terlan Church. five miles north-of-fsiir-
tol, was rededicated yesterday Ia the
precence of a large concourse OF ppo-
PIE. The sermon was preached by the
Rev. William c. Hogg, OF Chester. The
services were In charge OF the Rev
William Fitsimon, who was assisted by
a number OF ministers from oxford
Newark, Elkton and Philadelphia.
he church was remodeled at a cost
OF $500. The late William McFaldcn
OF Philadelphia, who was formerly a
resident Of Cecil county, left the sum
Of $l,5OO to the church, which was used
70 help pay for the improvements IS
made.
Rock Church IS one of the oldest in
this section Of tie State. and from the
nguies taker from the date stone was
hrst built in l716. the first pastor he
ing the Rev James Finley, Of Ireland
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
CHAPMAN STILL AGROUND
Likely to Remain on Flats Until the Wind
Changes

An ineffective effort was made yes
terday TO move the American ship /.
F. Chapman, which went ashore on
Cherry Island flats, opposite this city,
last Friday.
It is believed the Chapman will re-
main fast on the flats until the wind
changes. The northwest gale Of Fri
day, which materially lowered the
water in the channel, was responsible
for the disaster, and many shoal places
which ordinarily lie under a fathom
of water still are exposed.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
Clements Seemed to Have a
Charmed Life
BUT STAFF SUFFERED GREATLY
General De Wet Releases the British
Prisoners and They Arrive
at RuStenberg

London, Dec. 1.-THE following dis
patch has been received by the war
Office from Lord Kitchener, dated Pre-
tOria
Five officers and 316 men, Magalies-
berg prisoners, have been released.
Lord Kitchener, after announcing that
the released prisoners have arrived at
Rustenberg, says that the Boer force
divided into two portions. one NOV
ing south and the other west.
The MaGaliesberg affair is described
rs follows in a dispatch to The Stand
ard from Rietfontein:
The scene of the engagement was a
horseshoe shaped depression. The
Northumberland occupied the center.
Gen. Clements camp was pitched 1000
yards lower down, at the eastern point
of the horseshoe, and Col. Legge's
camp was about 500 yards distant
Gen. Delareys 600 men, against
whom Gen Clements had fought re-
peated actions, were suddenly, un-
known to Gen. Clements, reinforced
by 5000 men from Warm Baths, under
Commandant Boyers. At daybreal
Col. Legge's picket described what
seemed a fresh force of British troops
so yards distant. The strangers were
challenged. They replied with a vol
ley, revealing 400 Beers in khaki. The
firing became heavy and the noise
aroused Col. Legge's troops, who ar
rived just in time to save the outposts
from capture.
A furious engagement ensued Artil-
lery was brought up, and it compelled
the Beers to retire. Col Legge, fol-
lowing up the withdrawal, was shot
dead by a bullet through his head.
Gen. Clements and his staff soon ar
rived. The staff suffered severely, but
Gen. Clements appeared to have a
charmed life.
While mounted men were driving the
enemy back along a slope covered
thickly with Boer dead, a deafening
rifle fire suddenly broke on the pla-
teau above The signallers hello
graphed that the Northumberlands
were being attacked. Gen. Clements,
convinced that they would easily hold
their own, disposed the remainder of
his forces on the fianks and rear of his
two camps.
At 4;30 a. m. a heliograph from the
western peak announced that the
Beers were about to overwhelm the
Fusiliers. Gen. Clements was unable
to send adequate help, but dispatched
yeomanry to climb the precipitious
hillside and create a diversion. Before
the yeomanry could come into action
the Beers had over,lpped the North
umberlands and were in possession of
the entire horseshoe, firing down on
the yeomanry, entangled in the bushes
and bOulders. The Northumberland
made a magnificent defense so long as
their ammunition lasted. According to
the Boer accounts many, even when re-
sistance was hopeless, died fighting.
Gen. Clements, now left with 700
men, made superhuman efforts against
the bullets from the Beers pouring
over the peaks and managed to save
his guns and the camp equipment. He
retired in splendid order, and at p.
m. started to march to Rietfontein,
fighting a rear guard action all the
way, and arriving the next day at 4
a. N.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
Patient Was Not Regarded
at All Vicious
SAID LORD TOLD HIM TO DO IT
In Spite Of Injuries, Attendant Over
powered HiS ASSaiIant and Pre-
vented Further Harm

Ogdonburg, N. Y, Dec. ia patient
named Smith, at the St. Lawrence
State hospital, who was not considered
at all vicious. on Saturday made an
assault with a knife on an attendant
named Cummings.
Smith was in his room at the hos
pltal pacing the floor and muttering:
"ril do Il; III do It. The Lord has
sent me here to punish those that
won't mind him, and I'll do IT,"
In the course OF his duties Attendant
Cummings passed through the corri-
dor and saw Smith pacing the floor OF
his room and passed on
Seeing Cummings pass and stop at a
closet for some desired articles. Smith
stole up behind him, and jumping
upon his back drew his head back
stabbed him in the face. The blade
entered the left side OF the nose and
swung towards the eye, laying the
cheek open IL was a slanting blow.
and the point OF the knife striking the
bone snapped the blade half of. Still
holding to his victim the insane man
again struck the broken blade into
the attendants face and completely
tnclltleu MS hedui laying open DOtn
cheeks, taking of the lower part OF
one ear. severing the muscles and cords
leading to the head and laying bare
the base Of the skull The cash for
tunately was too high upon the head
10 reach the jugular vein.
In spite OF his injuries Attendant
Cummings overpowered the patient
and turned him over TO other attend
ants Over n hundred stitches were
necessary TO close Cummings wounds.
He will recover. but will have a badly
SCARED face.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
WILL MODIFY PETITION
If PEOPLE DEMAND IT

In reference to the laying Of tracks in
Ninth street. between Washington and
Mcnroe, the right for which has been
asked the Street and Sewer Deaarr-
nlent by the Wilmington City Railway
Company, General Superintendent
Joseph c. Lugar. Of the latter, saws:
THE company will be willing TO
modify its petition to the Street and
sever Directors If the people insist
that tracks shall not be laid In shat
street In consideration Of the people s.
demands the company will be willing
to change its petition so that 1t may
use Eigth street, dOuble-tracked, fr1n
= ashington to Monroe, provided the
Street and Sewer Directors will not
grant the right to use Ninth street to
any other company"
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
DISAGR CEMENT CAUSES
RUPTURE In ELKTON CHURCH

Elkton, Dec. 17.-It is said that the
Rev Thomas 2. Terry, who has besn
pastor Of the NJ. E. Church here since
1898, resigned his charge because he is
not pleased with the interest the mem
hers OF the congregation took in the
revival services which have been in
progress in that church during the past
few weeks. and that he also desired
vast improvements to be made to the
church at once.
At the official meeting one night last
week both the attendance of the mem
bers and the church improvements
were discussed at some length. which
caused a breach between the official
members and the pastor.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
want Permanent Improvement

Some time this week a Bill viii De
drawn by the direction of the Beard
Of Trade in intent of the permanent
Improvement of the Christiana river,
and it will be presented to City Coun-
Gil for its consideration before it is
sent to the Legislature. This bill will
provide that the city shall each year,
for the next five years, expend upon
the Chrstiana river an amount equal
to one4tenth of that expended by the
government This would amount TO
from $4,000 to $4,000 a year.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
snr There L. No Law

Recent pigeon-shooting matches in
this State have revived the discussion
as to whether Delaware has a law
which prevents the use OF live birds in
matches 1t was generally supposed
until recently that such a law existed
butts portsmen claim there is nothing
to prevent such matches being held in
Delaware. Public announcement was
made OF live pigeon shoot in the
lower part Of the State, but no arrests
were made.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
CaIIed ont 10 T1vo Fires

Members Of the Phoenix Fire Com
pany extinguished a small blaze in the
Gilbert Presbyterian Church. colored
Fifteenth and French streets, early last
evening. Fire was discovered yester-
day morning in the store OF Levin p
Hudson, Eleventh and Walnut streets
and the district engines responding. put
out the blaze. The loss is $1,000.
Evening journal., 1900-12-17
Wires ont OF Order

Since Thursday night last no lights
have been burning in the offices Of the
city tax collectors. Passersby famil-
lar with seeing the lights burning at
night, have made inquiries as to the
reason why the lights have been shut
off. The explanation is that there has
been trouble with the electric light
wires. which was not discovered until
this morning.