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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
CROSSING THE CONTINENT.
Gen. Wilson Proceeding to San Franciscp,
to Sail For China.

Gen. wilson Proceeding to San Francisco,
to Sail For China.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Thompson,
who went to New York last FRIDAY tc
meet Brigadier General James II. Will
son and the Misses Wilson on their
arrival from Cuba, returned home Sun
day night, accompanied by the Misses
Wilson.
Gen. Wilson left New York Sunday
for San Francisco, whence he will san
for China. To reporter OF the New
York Sun, Gen. Wilson said:
II am going to get to China as quickly
as possible. l expect to arrive IN san
Francisco next Thursday evening at
d. 10 O'Clock. The next day expect to
Ee aboard Japanese steamer sailing
for Yokohama. This trip takes about
Is days and | expect toreport to Gen.
Chatfee soon after the middle of
August. What will do when ! arrive
in China, | 20 not know; but. being
soldier, [ will obey orders. My aides
and ny orderly accompany me. This
will Ee my second visit to China.
was there Just three weeks less than
wear in | SS5 and 1886 and am probably
tbe oply general officer in the United
States army who is familiar with the
country. Particularly am | familiar
with the country where the coming
military operations will take place. i
| know pekin aud have travelled SIX
times by night on horseback from that
city to Tientsn, 80 miles by the road.
| | have ridden twice by the road from
Taku to Tientsin, and I've been across
| the Great Plain. In my stay in China
i studied the people and the customs
and | am personally acquainted with
ali the leading Chinese statesmen
am personally familiar with their mill
tary organization, or more properly
speaking their lack of organization. In
short, i think, ! know the job.
Gen Wilson and his party left Matan-
zas last Tuesday week and Havana
| at A o'clock the same afternoon. Gen.
Wilson has spent the last IS months in
Matanzas and Santa Clara Provinces.
| He received orders on July 2lst to
hasten to China and two days later he
had closed all the business of his de-
partment and gotten ready his reports,
including the annual report by his de-
partment, Gen. Wilson said that every.
| thing is peaceful in Matanzas and
Santa Clara Provinces. The people are
contented, orderly and tranquil. The,
are very healthy, and there has NOT
been single case of yellow fever in the
tive provinces in a year. All the Cubans
want, Gen. Wilson said, is to be lei
alone and to govern themselves. Ht
said they are capable of self-gorern
ment, and only very small element o
the inhabitants desire annexation tt
the United States. -.F
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
MRS. ELIZA DAYETT DEAD.
Aged Woman Survived Her Husband Only
Few Months.

Aged Woman Survived Her Husband Only
"a Few Months.
Mrs. Eliza Dayctt died last Saturday
at her residence, at Dayett's Mill, Pen
cader hundred. The funeral took
place yesterday. Services were held
at the house at IL o'oock, q. M. and
inter,nant were made Mt Salem ceme-
terry. Many Wilmington relatives and
friends attended the obsequies, going
to Newark on the train leaving this
city at 7.37 a. m.
Deceased was the widow OF Adam
Dayett, who died only three months
ago. She was born in Charlestown,
Cecil county, Md, January 9th, 1873,
and was remarkably well preserved and
active until few weeks ago. Her hus-
band was Eorn near this city June 18th,
1909 Mr.. and Mrs Dayett were mar
ried September 27th, 1851, at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Dayett's brother, Nathan
Henderson, near Newark The Rev.
Thomas Warburton. local preacher,
Of Cecil county, Md, oilieiated at the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Dayett cele-
brated the 6Sth anniversary Of their
wedding last September at No. SOC
Monroe street. where they then lived.
Last spring the aged couple moved tc
Dayett's Mill, and shortly afterward
Mr.. Dayett contracted cold, which
resulted in his death. Mrs. Dayett was
sorely erieved over her loss and she
began to fail shortly afterward. The
| children, who are still living, are Will
| liam Il. Dayett, Nathan Ii, Dayett
John W. Dayett and Mrs. Margaret A.
| Tull
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
SOitETHlNG UP THEIR SLEEVES.
Belief That Union Republicans Will sooi
.0 Spring Il Surprise.

Belief That Union Republicans Will soon
.Mt. Spring IL Surprise.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Dover, July 81. THE Union Republic
can State Central Committee, at a
meeting held here yesterday, amended
the call for the State convention so as
to riovide for the nomination Of can
didate for Congressman to finish the
unexpired term of the late Hon. John
Fl. Hotfecker. 1t was decided to nomi.
nate the same person for both the short
and long term. Other business pre-
liminary to tine campaign was trans
acted, but its nature was not diyulged.
Politicians here are Of the opinion that
when the full proceedings are disclosed
they will. create surprise. 1t is he.
lisved that there will he sprung soma-
thing which will greatly affect the
Union and Regular factions,
DIR. Caleb r. Layton, Charles H..
Atkins, DIR. George W Marshall, Newell
Ball, ". Il. Money, S, j. Abbott,
Walter II. HAYES, Thomas Curry, S.
Frank Ewart, Francis S. Bradley, S.
u. Shaw, James Foster, Frank Lawson,
George W. Spicer and J. Frank Allee
attended the meeting. J. Edward Ad-
dicks and David s. Clarke were absent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
Died Unexpectedly Monday Of
a Caneeruus Growth at the
Root Of the Tongue.
SECOND SON OF QUEEN VICTORIA
The News of His Death Created
a Sensation in London -
Flags at HaIf-maSt and
Public Functions
Suspended.

Coburg, Germany, July 81. The
Duke of Sake Coburg- -Gotha, who died
at 10 O'Clock last night, at Rosenau
Castle, by his sudden demise escaped a
painful, lingering end. Recently, at
consultation OF specialists in Vienna,
it was discovered that there was a can
cerous growth at ths root Of his tongue.
A. the desire of the Duchess and other
members of the family. who were aware
of the nature OF his disease, the Duke
took up his residence at Rosenau. His
Royal Highness was unaware of the
zeal state OF his health, and hoped he
would recover until Friday last, when
his condition became such as to pre-
cIude hope. Saturday aud Sunday, ne
suffered such violent attacks of sulfoca-
tion that arrangements were made for
performing tracheotomy. Finally, the
Duke died without having suffered
severe raiu. During the minority OF
his heir, the Duke of Albany, the
government of the duchy will be con.
Quoted by the hereditary Prince OF
llohenlohe- Langenborg. tho guardian
of the young Duke.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
SENSATION IN LONDON.
The News of the Dukes Death Was Totally
Unexpected.

The News of the Dukes Death was Iotahy
Unexpected.
London, Eng, July 81. The news OF
the death of the Duke Of SAKE Coburg-
Gotba, second son of Queen Victoria,
has created sensation in London, as
it was totally unexpected. There were
many callers af Clarence and Marl-
borough Houses and the Lord Cham
berlain's office today. Flags were half
nasted at the Carleton, Reform, Sports
aud other West India clubs. The
Queen was deeply affected, and the
Prince of Wales cancelled his arrange
ments for attending Goodwood, where
his horse, Lucknow, was the favorite in
the race for the stewards cup. Al
Windsor, there we're mnny signs OF
mourning, the 6ells IL tine ourfew tower
of st. Georges Chapel being toiled.
1t is stated that the body CT the late
Duke will be embalmed. and brought
| to England for inter ment, aud that II
will lie in state at Windsor.
The Duke's successor, the Duke oi
Albany, arrived in London this. morn
ing.
The Lord Mayor of London this
| morning sent message OF coincidence
4 to the Queen on behalf of the citizens o.
London expressing the hope that tht
sympathy Of the nation would prove
solace 10 her bereavement.
Numerous public and semi-publit
functions have been abandoned, ane
the court and society will immediatel,
be ordered into mourning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
FAREWELL SERMON.
Impressive Service at Hanover Presby-
terrain Church.

Impressive Service at Hanover Presby-
terrain Church.
The Rev. 4. CornweIl Jennings
having accepted call to Wakefield
Presbyterian Church, Germantown,
Pa., preached his farewell sermon at
Hanover Church Sunday night to a large
congregation. His text was from the
third chapter, fifth verse of second
ThessalDnians, 'And the Lord direct
your heart into the love of God, and
into the patient waiting for Christ. !"
He separated his text into two general
heads, first, grace for today and second,
hone for tomorrow The sermon was
unusually interesting and the oongre-
cation was much pleased with MIR.
jennings eloeuence.
At the conclusion of his sermon he
took occasion to thank the congrega-
tion for their Kindness since he came
to Wilmington. He has heen pastor OF
Hanover Church for about two years
and during that time became very
popular and has made many friends.
The church will be closed during the
month of August with the exception Of
the prsyermeetings which will be held
| as usual.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
CABLE FROM GHAFFEE.
Tile March Towards Pekin Was to Have
Bcgun Today

Tile March Towards Pekin Was to Have
Ecgun Today.
Washington, July 81. The following
dispatch from Admia] Reniey was re.
ceived by the Navy Department this
morning:
"Chefoo, July 3l.-Bureau of Navi-
cation, Washington: Taku, july y. -
Japanese military attache, Pekin. in
letter July 22d,, reports legations be-
sieged since June 18th. Continually
attacked from June Goth until July
17th. Attack then ceased, and Chinese
soldiers apparently diminishing. Sixty
Europeans killed. Telegram from gov
ernoI OF Shantung, addressed ia oon-
sular body at Chefoo, says: Imperial
edict states that The various ministers,
except German, ara we'll, ard provisions
have been supplied. Remey, Taku."
The War Department has received the
following cablegram from Con. Chaifee !.
Chefoo, j uly 80 0-Adjutant-G General,
Wash ington Have had interview with
Admiral. Go ashore this afternoon !;
faciiitics for unloading not adequate
| therefore discharging slowly. Informed
| that Byron has ordered tug for towing
two 70-ton lighters; II tug is obtained,
| discharging will improve. Indiana will
finish discharging today, and proceed
to Naeasaki; take two days to unload
horses OF Reilly's Battery; week before
| Grant discharged of cargo. Will see
Daggett tomorrow. Reported in Taku
Bay intention TO make forward move
ment tomorrow towards Pekin; detail:
are not known here. Arrive al
Tientsin too late tomorrow to cable
from there. Message from Tientsir
must leave Tongku in the morning tt
catch dispatchboat at anchorage fo
Chefoo at in the afternoon. Soon Al
possible will get definite information
rs regards conditions and purposes n
Tienrsin. Will cable my views.
Chatfee. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
NISTERS WERE ALIVE
\ SATURDAY, JULY 21ST
SbyS a Letter Sent From the German
lhegatiOn at Pekin TO TiHntSin.
|RICAN LEGATION DEFENDED
II Legations Destroyed and
One Partially.
EROR AND EMPRESS ARE AT PEKIN

Ellington, July 30. The Secretary
Me received at midnight last night
Match from Mr.. Fowler. American
AZ at Chefoo, dated noon. July
Mr.. Fowler says:
btter from the German Legation,
Rlst inst, received at Tientsin.
h loss is 10 dead and II wounded.
4 ke ceased their attack ON the 18th.
Nj Won Ketteler's body said to be
MI The Austrian, Italian, Dutch
panish Legations destroyed, and
French partially. A letter from
japanese legation, dated 22d, mr.
at Tiantsin on 25th. Ten bat
lhs Of Chinese shelled the legations
ecutively from the Goth of June,
Btoppad on l7th of July, but may
N. The enemy are decreasing. The
ban, Russian, American, British
Malt the Japanese and French Le-
ons still defended. Japanese say
have food for six days, but little
&unition. The Emperor and EN-
are reported at Pekin.h -
v b Rim HEARS THE NEWS.
Film, Germany, july 30. The Ger
Econsul at Tientsin has telegrarhed
- date of July 28th to the Foreign
ID as follows:
{he German secretary of legation
kin, Herr Below, writes July 2lst
tesThanks for your news. July 10th,
2bonditicn of Cordes satisfactory,
Remaining OF the legation are al
IN The detachment of the guards
MO killed and IA wounded. Th,
~ of the legation, much damaged
nnon fire, are held by the guard
3Ihttack of the Chinese troops oil
6eased Oh July 10th. Speedies
zlbls advance OF relief troop
2btly necessary. According to trust
lEhy report, the body Of Baron Vol
e.er has been buried by tn
1f(pse government. -
|I)e Cordes mentioned in the abov,
tttch is the second interpreter o
N German Legation. He vas witt
N Won Ketteler when the latte
murdered, and himself wa
41ded. He escaped to the legation
{j% MINISTER'S OUT OF DANGER.
Gpssels, Belgium, July 30. A dis
ia from the Russian Admire
3#eff, dated at Tientsin July got
foinmnnioRted to the Foreign Office
~ that the latest news confirms th
~ that the foreign ministers o
It'll are out OF danger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

Monday Harry, Pierce, bicycle
policeman, and Howard Mcdaniel rode
over the course from Camden, N. j.,
to Atlantic City and lowered the
record, for 81 miles, to three hours,
five and one-half minutes. The formci
record of three hours aud ten minutes
was held by Philadelphia policeman.
The first 10 miles we're covered in one
hour, but after that the pace was
gradually increased. Last year an
effort was made to reduce the time, but
Pierce fell several times and was only
able to mike it in three hours and
nineteen minutes. Monday the roads
were in fine condition and the two were
tempted to return KY wheel, but the
rain overlook them and they were forced
to return by train.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
ADOPTING MORE VIGOROUS POLICY.

Hongkong, China. July 30. : The
acting vioeroy Of Canton, it is reported,
is becoming more active and adopting
a mere vigorous policy. 1t is an
nounced that he has ordered the exeou
tion of 40 pirates. He willyisit the
foreign warships ard consuls there.
He says Ii Hung Chang is not return
ing to Canton, where quiet prevails.
The. British naval and military
officials have taken careful observations
of the Canton and Boaue defsnces. The
Bogue forts are crowded with troops.
and the parapets are lined upon the
approach OF steamers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
LARGE TAX COLLECTIONS.


But None of the Corporations Have Paid
the Equipment Tax.
The receipts at the city Tux oflics
were unusually heavy Monday and Tnes-
day, as begiuning yesterday, the face
of the bills win he charged and many
taxables desired to pay this month and
get s per cent off. The receipts Monday
amounted to about $40, 900, and Tuesday
morning about S45, 600 wera taken in.
Nearly all of the corporations who
had been assessed for their equipment
have pain their real estate taxes, as
heretofore levied but none have paid
the equipment tax, and it is altogether
likely thas they will resist pay ing il
and The courts will probably be called
upon to decide as to the legality of the
| assessment, 1F
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
NOT THE RIGHT MEN.

Charles Morlock Fails to Identify Frank
RitcIie and Charles Unsetta.
Charles Morlook of Philadelphia, who
was assaulted and robbed and thrown
from freight train at Claymont on
Saturday night, was brought in from
the Delaware Hospital TO the City Hall
Tuesday, but he failed to identify
Frank Ritchie and Charles Umsetts,
who were arrested ON train on Satur.
day night, and he was retul ned to the
hospital. lie is not considered in a
serious condition.
In the City Court Ritohie and Um-
setta we're charged by the railroad
officers with trespass, but as they hao
been locked uE since Saturday NIGH
they were discharged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
lNISTERS HELD AS HOSTAGES,

Bs of Massacre Relate to other Mem
bers of Foreign Colony.
bdon, Eng. July 80. The latest
from the far East seems consistent
Sthe theory that the Chinese gov
bnt has the foreign ministers alive,
heans to treat them as hostages,
the stories of massacre relate to
14nembers of the foreign colony in
III Chinese oificlaldom, it is
|Gl, openly speaks of the ministers
o8tages, whose fate depends upon
5ecision Of the Powers in relation
b threatened advance on Pekin.
ITS are that a number Of foreigners
'alive to q late day. Thus, Rome
It's that the propaganda fide has
n issued of the safety of Bishop
n, while a Telegram from Nankin
Us his family that Prince Castani
IA Italian Legation is alive. There
h confii nation of the various favor
38tatements, however, forthcoming
y really independent sources.
Telegram from Shanghai reports,
AIe authority of Briton who had
for many years in the service ol
5ceroy of Nankin, that prior to the
ling of the Yangtse agreement
X The consuls the vIceroy suggested
Chinese occupation of tbs
pc defences, but Great Britain
|t3ed.
reported at Shanghai that tht
NH have again proposed, through
Hung Chang, the peaceful surrender
the Foosune forts and Kianguar
>oal, but that the Chinese regart
rrcposal as breach Of the existing
13Jaent.
Hung Chang is understood to bl
|1I7ng a proclamation for distribu
khe travels toward Chill, assur
Boxers Of pardon il they dis
ia return to their homes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

British.
CONFIRMED BY "BoBs."
London, Eng, July 30. The follow
irg dispatch has been received from
Lord Roberts:
"Pretoria, July 2a-On July 26th,
Macdonald fought rear.guard action
with the enemy from early morning
until dark nine miles outside of Naauw-
poort, 10 the Bethlehem Hills, result
ing in his efectually blocking Naapw-
port Mex to the Boer wagons. ~
Hunter reports that athe enemy
twice checked his advance, by hold
ing strong posi- tions on Two neks, one
of which was taken before dark by the
Scots, the Royal Irish, the Wiltshire
aud the Leicester Regiments Our
casualties were sonly five or six. The
second nek was taken during tho fight
by the Scots Guards without opposi-
tion, the enemy retiring closely to
Naauwpoort.
"Prisoners taken stated that, ], 200
burghers would surrender if guaranteed
that they would be treated as prisoners
of war and not as rebels. To this, !
had assented. As result of these
operations, Prinsloo, commanding the
Beers, asked through flag of truce
To-Day lOur NdyS drlhiStico ior PooSo
negotiations. Hunter replied that the
only terms he could accept were
unconditional surrender, and until
these were complied with hostilities
could not cease. | expressed my ap-
proyal, ard told Hunter on no account
| to enter into negotiations.
LAS 1 am writing. telegram has
come from Hunter say ing that Prinsloo
had written second letter expressing
Willingness to hand over himself, with
his men, rifles, ammunition and other
firear ms, upon condition that the horses,
saddles, bridles and other possessions
of the burphers being guaranteed them
and they be free to return to their
homes | have replied that the sur
render must be absolutely uncondi-
tional; that all rifles, ammunition.
horses and other possessions must be
given up, and that the burPhers will
be considered prisoners of war. ! added
that Prinsloo's overtures will not be
allowed in any way to interfere with
Hunters operations, which must b,
4 continued until the enemy Is defeated,
or has Alrrendered. y
A later dispatch from Gen. Roberts,
dated July 29th, confirms the !'surrenaei
Of Prinsloo, with 5000 Boets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

John W. Bratton, who is visiting this
city, his old home, has written the
music for new play, Hodge, Podge, &
Co., which is 10 he produced at the
Herald Square Theatre, New York, in
October. The book Of the play is by
George V. Hobart. Mr.. Brstton is
preparing the music also for a pro-
duction at the Victoria, in October. in
which Otis Harlan and the August
family will take part John McNally
writes tbs book. Both plays will be
presented under the management OF
Mckee e Harris.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
STREET FAIR PROFIT.

The Net Proceeds Amounted to $6iS.i3, OF
Which 10 Per Cent Goes to the Hospitals.
A special meeting of the Wilmington
Ledge of ElKs was held Monday night at
its headquarters, and was largely. at
tended. The report of the committee
on the late street fair was read and
showed a profit of sG4S. 13. Ten per
cent of this amount goes to the Della.
ware and Homeopathic hospitals in
addition to the $40 already given them,
A. W. Cummings was elected secre-
tary to fill the unexpired term of Hun
ter Grubb, who has left the city. There
will be another meeting next Monday
evening,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

A meeting of number of members of
the Delaware State Game Protective
Association was held on Sunday at the
cottage of Alfred d. Poole, at Reho-
both. Matters pretaining to the amend.
ing game laws were discussed and it
was decided to present at the next
Legislature E. bill on the subject. the
object being to prohibit people from
other States who have no licenses from
cunning here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
POISON ENDED HIS LIFE
W. Bond Martin Of Wilmington
Found Dead in the Carroll
ton Hotel, Baltimore.
HAD TAKEN A DOSE OF CHLORAL
1t is Supposed With Suicidal
Intent - Was Clerk In
James NJ. Griffin's Drug
Store, in This City.

Baltimore, Md, July 27.--William
Bond Martin, clerk employed by
James NJ Griffin, druggist of No. 630
West Fourth street, Wilmington, Del,
was found dead in his room at the Car
rollton Hotel at o'clock this morning.
His identity was established by papers
found in his pockets. Coroner Joseph
B. Saunders investigated the case and
gave certificate of death from chlorate
poisoning.
:. 1t is thought the drug was taken
with suicidal intent. Mr.. Martin
arrived ut the Carroliton on last Tues.
day. He did not register, but engaged
room, giving the name of William
Bond. He was apparently about q
years of age, was neatly dressed and
carried a small amount of personal
baggage. Ho was quiet IN his habits,
hut seemed quite cheerful, and IL he
had any serious trouble on his mind he
gave no evidence OF it,
Ii is not known at what time he re-
tired last night, but when the chamber
maid on her rounds tried the door at s
o clock this morning, che found il
locked and she got no response to knocks
or calls. The door was opened by EN-
pi0yeS cI tne uotei anu Mi. w u VII
body was found lying on the bed. Lift
had been extinct for some hours
Ii was ascertained that MIR. Martir
had purchased an ounce of chlora
hydrate yesterday.
Among the dead mans effects wer'
found little over So in money, go,t
watch and chain, with a loolset at
tached, and gold ring set with TIVE
emeralds and pearl These wer
taken in charge by the coroner. On tn
case of the watch were engraved th
initials Nv. y. M"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02
DEATH OF LIEUT.. SPuRGlN.

Washington, July 31.-The War De-
partment received the following cable
gram from Gen. Macarthur this morn
ing:
3Manila, July 81. -Adjutant- General,
Washington: Died 80 evening July
Goth David G. Spurgin first lieu
tenant, Twenty first Infantry,) result
shock surgical operation.
Macarthur.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-02

DR.. B., r. Veasey and James B.
Hiokman of this city had some fine
games of rogue on the Spring City, Pa.
grounds on Saturday with Charles
Wagner and Harry Hunter. The Viii.
mington men won all but one match,
The scores were: DIR. Veasey, 32
Hunter, Q; Hickman, 30; Wagner. 32
Veasey, 3s; Hunter, %; Hickman, 80
Hunter, =.