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The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
Nearillg an End.

The strawberry season is nearing an
end, and after to-day there will be
but few berries shipped. The
season this year has been particular
ly short one, and the crop about
Nne half of that Of last year. The
prices received by some of our growers
have been very good, while others have
made little money ont of the fruit. 1t
is thought the last spring frosts and
the continued dry spell were largely
instrumental in shortening this years
season. 1t is said those who sold their
crop for three and a half cents made
out better than many of their fellow
growers who refused to sell.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
DEMOCRATS Of KENT COUNTY
ALMOST UNANIMOUS FOR BRYAN.
Meetings IN All the Districts Want Instructed
Delegates-Bryan for Leader and Brief
and Succinct Platform.

The Democrats of Dover have Or
ganized for the campaign and every
meeting has been characterized by
harmony and determination.
The Fifth District meeting took
place on Thursday night in Carsons
Hall and was we'll attended. John H.
Jones was called to preside and Mark
w. Cole was secretary. Chairman
Jones made an opening speech in
which he declared that the people were
ready to vote for return of Demo-
cratic principles and complete Demo-
cratic government. Every day he was
more confident that there are more
Democrats here than Republicans
E. L. Jones, Alexander NJ. DAILY and
James A KERN were nominated dele
gates to the State Dmocratic Con-
vention here next Tuesday. Senator
Richard Rollins Kenney, John H. Jones
and James V. Boyer were chosen as
alternates.
A resolution was unanimously passed
urging upon the State Convention the
necessity of endorsing William Jen-
nings Bryan as the choice of the De-
mocracy of Delaware and insisting
that this State be placed on the honor
roll of States which have heartily en-
dorsed his candidacy.
Senator Kenney, John D. Hawkins,
Alexander NJ. Daily, DR. 2. S. Ander-
son. John H. Jones and others made
brief addresses Senator Kennev sug-
gested that as a platform. the one re-
Gently adopted by the Democrats Of
Connecticut. 1t was brief, concise
and firmly holding before the Ameri-
can people the Democratic principles
as already announced.
Mr.. Hawkins declared that the only
thing Democrats had the slightest diff
ference upon was the question of ratio.
"There are no Gold Democrats and
Silver Democrats" said he "a man
is either a Democrat or he isn't a DEM
ocrat and no man will deny that Mr..
Bryan is the unquestionable choice of
a large majority Of the Democrats of
this nation, and majorites rule.
I'VE don't have to make any plat
form-we stand on the Declaration of
Independence with Mr.. Bryan to lead
us. We believe in that preamble and
the Republicans DO not. for they are
making a platform now in Philadelphia
thar will say that all men are not free
ana equal"
Mr. Daily urged all to come ont and
vote next Saturday and TO bring out
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
ELKS' STREET FAIR
WILL BOOM WILMINGTON.
Outline of Plans for Parades Every
Day Next Week in Dela-
wares Metropolis.

Elaborate preparations nave been
made for the Street Fair and Elks
Carnival mex, week at Wilmington,
and its success is assured. Thousands
will be attracted there from Philadel-
phia and other cities. The Boulevard,
one Of the most pleasing sections Of
the city, has been set apart for the eX-
hibition. The weeks program is as
follows:
Monday-Industri parade, includ-
ing Bostock Amusement Company Ag-
gregation. John G. Hartman, marshal
Tuesday-Firemen and police parade.
J. n. Robinson, marshal
Wednesday-Fl parade; Della
ware Hospital, homeopathic Hospital
public schools, Ferris Industrial school,
parochial schools, Miss McClafferty's
school, citizens in carriages, Board of
Education. Dr.. swithin Chandler,
marshal.
Thursday-Elks. social and literary
societies. Robert S. Baird, marshal.
Friday-First Delaware Regiment, in
command of Colonel Theodore Town
send; fraternal societies. g. Parke
Postles, marshal.
Friday night-Masked carnival H.
Howard Carver, marshal
Saturday night-Masked parades.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
WHEELER A BRIGADlER- GENERAL.
The Hero of Three Wars and of Con-
gressional Battles Rewarded
by an Appointment.

President Mckinley performed a
most graceful and appropriate act in
appointing the old Confederate cavalry
leader, Joe Wheeler to the position Of
Brigadier General in the regular army.
General Wheeler, now seventy years
old, spent four years Of his military life
fighting against the Union in the Civil
War. Since that time he has spent
many years on the floor of Congress
fighting the battles of his constituents.
Always poor man, he has ever stood
in readiness to throw aside his personal
interests for the benefit of his country,
This he did when war was declared
With Spain He gave up his position in
Congress and took up the sword to
fight for the Government he had tried
10 destroy From Cuba he went to the
Philippines. and from the Philippines
he returned to find himself stranded
on the reefs of adversity in his old age.
The people throughout the entire
country will be pleased at his appoint
ment. In spite of his age, there is
many a good fight left in the old
leader yet.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16

other Democrats. Mr.. Bryan is the
choice of over nine-tenths Of the DEM
ocrats of this county and we want TO
clinch our convictions at the polls.
The Democrats of the Seventh Rep
resentative District have chosen Jams
Pratt, A. N. Brown, Samuel Armstrong.
Nathan Cook, Willard Brown and
Henry Wheatley.
The Second District Democrats have
selected as their nominees John F.
Salisbury, George A. Millington and
Robert H. Wilson for delegates.
The second precinct of the Fifth
district will probably agree upon Cap
tain John B. Pennington, William Butt
Ter and Dr.. J. NJ. Twilley.
All the delegates will be voted for at
the usual voting places to-day.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
CUTTING OLA CORN COST HIS LIFE
Blood Poisoning Sets In and Will
mingtonian Dies Therefrom.

Wilmington. Del, June 14.-Edward
B. Pierson, aged sixty-fye years, died
at his home, No. 6l2 Jackson street,
last night, from blood poisoning, as a
result of cutting corn. First a toe
was amputated in an endeavor to save
his life, then a foot was taken off, and
finally the whole leg was sacrificed
His sufferings were intense, and he
gradually grew worse, until death came
to his relief.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
Board of Trustees Officers.

The following officers were elected
for the year; President, William
Salisbury, Dover; vice-president, Rev.
Thomas E. Martindale, Salisbury, Md;
secretary, Joseph Smithers, Smyrna;
treasurer, John S. Collins, Dover. The
following trustees, ministerial and lay,
were also elected: Rev. Robert Watt
and Rev W. L. S. Murray, Whining
ton; Rev. Alfred Smith, Dover; Rev.
Thomas E. Terry Elkton; Samuel
Wharton, Dover; Joseph Mai-an7n,
Millington, Md. L. 5. Nelson, Bishop
vile, Md. Hugh G. Browne, Winning
tom
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
Awards to Prize Winners.

lne tWentN-SeNenLn annual COM
m5ncement of the Wilmington Con-
ference Academy was held in Wesley
NJ f. Church Thursday morning and
was largely attended by people from
all over the peninsula. The salutator-
ian, Miss Caleta Pembrook Smith of
Magnolia, received the William Sauls-
bury prize of $40 for the best original
essay. Her subject, SHOULD the Pub
lie School Train Home-makers? was
handled in an able manner. Charles
Howard Nuttle, Andersontown, Nd.
the valedictorian. took for his subject,
The Open Door," and captivated his
audience by his splendid subject and
fine delivery. The other essays were
as follows "The Singer of the South, :"
Miss Mary Hester Belts, Ocean View
Del; Universal Peace" Miss Martha
Cordelia Ferguson, Blackbird; "True
Friendship" Miss Ethyl Thomas, Can
terbury. which were all well delivered.
The Rhapsodie Hongroise List, played
by Miss Cropsey, and Chopn's Ballade
II. by Miss Bishop, were high
ly appreciated by the audience, as was
Coronation March, Meyerbeer, by
Miss Mary Belle slaymaker and Miss
Cropsey Miss Bertha Stengle very
sweetly sang Schubert's Serenada, with
violin oblgato by John Carrick.
George w. Todd of Wilmington, de-
livered the address to the graduates, to
whom he gave some excellent advice.
Mr.. Todd said he believed that every
body is called to be something in life
that ministers are not the only people
who have a calling-and urged the
young people before him to heed the
call.
Much interest was centered in the
distribution of prizes, the recipients
being as follows:
Charles Howard Nuttle received Mrs
Anna S. Wharton's prize of $40 in gold
for the highest average in the last
years work in French.
Daniel James Ford. the two prizes
offered by Rev. G. W. Bounds; frs
reward Of $40 in gold to member Of
senior class studying for the ministry
for highest average in Greek; second
prize of S., gold, for the ministerial
student with the best standing il
rhetoric.
Harry R. Isaacs and Charles Howard
Nuttle, received the Vaughan S. Collin,
prizes of $40 and S. respectively, foI
the best averages in Bible study, Mr.
Isaacs' being 100 and Mr.. Nuttle's 81
per cent
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The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
IT IS WAR
TO THE KNIFE,
And the Knife to the Hit, by Re-
pubIicans in Phil3-
deIphia.
ADDICKS HAS THE WHIP HAND.
He Opens and Closes the Argument
for Seating His Men in the Big
Republican Convention, and
Says Name Your Conditions.

The warning Republicans of Della
ware have carried their battle into
their highest tribunal this week, in the
hope of each being able to defeat the
prospects of the other for the tempor-
airy roll-call next Tuesday at Philadel-
phia.
The headquarters of the Republican
National Committee for the conven-
tion were transferred to that city on
Wednesday. Secretary Charles Dick of
Ohio, moved into the rooms prepared
for him by Sergeant-at-Arms Wiswell
in the New" Court House, on Sixth
street, below Chestnut, with his staff of
clerks and stenographers, and at once
went to work upon the rolls of dele
gates.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
Gradunted With Honors.

Charles Brown Downs, son of Dr..
P. S. Downs and grandson of the Hon.
Charles Brown, graduated on Wednes-
day last from the Law Department of
the University of Pennsylvania with
the degree of Bachelor Of Laws. His
practice will, doubtless, be associated
with his uncle, Francis Skunk Brown,
under whom he has been studying for
three years. He is now being admit
ted in the various Courts of Philadel-
phia.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
P0STMASTERS WHO ARE
LUCKY AND UNLUCKY.
Some Have Their Salaries Raised and
Others Have Theirs
Reduced

The annual REIMBURSEMENT of post
masters salaries has just been made
public by the department. Delaware
postotfices are affected in this wise:
Increases.-Georgetown, $1,000 to $14OO;
Harrington, $1,000 to $11OO; Laurel,
$1,000 to S14OO; Lewes, 400 ito $500;
smyrna. $500 to $1,000.
Decreases. New Castle, $1,000 to
$1100; Seaford, $500 to $500.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
FROM THEORY
To REALITY.
Sixteen Students of Conference
Academy Graduated With
HOnOrS.
CLOSE CONTEST FOR ALL PRIZES.
The Nelson Oratorical Prize Had to
be Divided Among Three First
Best.--Col1ins Prize Won by
Man With 100 Average.

Wednesday and Thursday were big
days at the Wilmington Conference
Academy, and conference visitors, as
well as the friends of the students,
We're present from all over the penin-
sula. Annual class-day exercises occu-
pied attention of the pupils Wednesday
afternoon, while the Board of Trustees
consisting of thirty-five ministers and
laymen of the conference, was holding
its annual meeting. The new faculty
for the coming year was approved by
the Board.
Rev. E. L. Hubbard, Phi. D., of Balti-
more, delivered an interesting address
before the Scott Literary Society of
the Academy on Tuesday night. Dr..
Hubbard emphasized the fact that each
person has a talent and that everybody
is called to do something in life, and
urged the young people to take advan-
tage Of their opportunities, and be
something not mere driftwood on the
stream of life. He suggested that this
Commencement be not the finish, as in
many cases. DR.. Hubbard was a
member of the class of rs, which
numbered five, and was the first gradu-
ated from the Academy. George Buck
ingham Harrington, 90, president of
the Scott Literary Society, introduced
the speaker of the evening in a neat
speech. A pleasing musical program
was rendered during the evening by
the following students: Piano solos,
Miss Bertha C. Stengle, 'O1, and Miss
Edith Fulton; duet. Miss Elizabeth
Johnson and Miss Ethyl Thomas, 100;
violin solo, John Carrick, 03 Miss
Tsadore Cropsey, teacher Of music and
Miss Mary Belle Slaymaker, OC
beautifully rendered the March from
Tannhauser
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
,Tromble in Ten States.


Only ten States have contests on
their hands, but each furnishes from
two to a dozen separate fights 70 Sec
retary Dick to study and mlte reports
upon.
The States in which the contests are
reported are Alabama, Delaware
Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New
York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and
Virginia. No less than 800 delegates
and would-be delegates are interested
In speaking of the matter, Secretary
Dick said:
"The convention, in the matter Of
contests, is in no wise remarkable In
fact, there are less than has been the
case in the last three or four conven-
tions. I cannot of course, be expected
to say now how any of the contests
will result That is matter that will
be decided by the Republican national
committee and the committee on ere
dentials of the convention
"The Republican party is a unit on
all things except the Presidency,
and l have no doubt but what that
matter will be largely discussed and
practically decided upon at the meet
ing of the national committee. OF
course, I have choice, but I'm not
saying a word at present It's the
number of good available men we have
ITO select from that makes the question
so uncertain. You see every section
has a fayorte son. and it's perplexine
indeed for everybody to say just now
who the leaders want
While only ten States have developed
contests over the seating of delegates
all kinds of contesting delegates viii
be present among the delegates them.
selves and among visitors who have
various irons in the fire.
One of these is from New York, ant
another comes from Ohio. where some
local leaders think they can select
national committeeman in opposition
ito the wishes of Senator Hanna to sue
coed the present committeeman
Charles Kurtz.
J. Edward Addicks, who expects Il
have his delegates from Delaware seat
ed was in the city all the week sine,
Monday morning.
"The Union Republican party of Del
aware" he said, represents to-day g
per cent. of the Republican voters o
the State. OF the entire Republican
vote cast for Mckinley four years ag
we polled more than two-thirds. w
can repeat that this fall, and defea
both the Democratic party and tn
boiling Republicans. I can carry tn
next Legislature and I will do it, an
the Union Republicans of Delawar
will elect two United States Senators
We propose to contest the election o
the so-called regular delegates to thi
convention, and from information
have received I am sure that the Unio
Republican delegates will be seated
and that we will not be accorded tn
treatment we received at st. Loui
four years ago."
After hearing both sides of the argu
ment and after holding an executiv
session to dispose of it, the Nations
Committee could not reach a decision
Instead it temporarily relieved itself c
the responsibility of recognizing eithe
faction by putting the matter in tn
hands of a subcommittee upon motto
made by Mr.. Cummins, of Iowa.
The subcommittee is composed of f
G. Payne, of Wisconsin,; J. F. Saunder
of Colorado; Cyrus Leland, of Kansas
and A. B. Cummins, of Iowa.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Smithers of
Smyrna, have been visiting Mrs. N. B.
Smithers.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
An AGED Far1ner dead.

Andeson Ford, prominent farmer
living on the road from Smyrna to
Woodland Beach, died at his late resi-
dance sunday, gastritls causing his
death. Mr.. Ford was sixty-five years
OF age and had lived in Severson's
Neck for sixty years. He was held in
high esteem by all who knew him, was
a man Of sterling worth and took an
active interest in all the affairs of the
neighborhood. Deceased was a mem
ber OF Severson's NJ. E. Church. He
had been in poor health for some time,
YET his death was a great surprise to
his many Smyrna friends. Interment
was made Tuesday afternoon ait Glen
wood cemetery. Rev. George Hardesty,
his pastor. officiating.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16
Three Won First Prives.

The oratorical contest of the middle
class for the Levin S. Nelson prizes of
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16

Pe ension Granted.
Original pension has been granted to
Eliiah Gray. ssaford. Of Sc per month.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16

You cannot, If you value good health afford
to use cheap, low-grade, alum baking pow
do endanger the health All physicians viii
tell you that alum in food is poisonous.
The Delawarean., 1900-06-16

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. 100 WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK.
The age-herald., 1900-05-13
JUDGE RICHARDSON
 MAKES STATEMENT Announces His Candidacy tor Congressional Nomination. HE FEELS VERY CONFIDENT Says There is No Ill-Feeling Between Him and General Wheeler Over
 Past Differences Thinks
 Primary Plan Best

Huntsville, May 12.-(Special) )-General Wheeler's old time opponent, Judge Will liam Richardson, is now a candidate for congress from the Eighth district Judge Richardson said to a correspondent today:
 'I am a candidate for the nomination for ignation of General Wheeler. l am gratiied to be able to say that in the contest 1 have heretofore had with General Wheeler, our personal friendly relations have never been disturbed. There have been no scars left nor wounds to heal, no bickerngs nor dis content with my friends or myself.
 T feel confident that kind friends who have so generously supported me in the past, even against General Wheeler will not be easily persuaded to give me up now supporters of General Wheeler will be dis posed to go against me this time for no other or better reason than that they sup ported General Wheeler over me in other contests. I feel confident that the demo- crats of the district will accord me the nomination.
 "Of course, I am entirely subject to and Will accept and abide by the action of the district committee in determining the mode of making the nomination 1 believe that a democratic primary throughout the dis trict will be accepted almost universally by the democratic voters as the fairest, best and most satisfactory plan of determining the nomination.
The age-herald., 1900-05-13
THE ENDEAVORERS
 END THEIR LABORS
J. W. SibIey of Birmingham
 Elected President.
MISS ALLEN IS SECRETARY
After an Enthusiastic Session the Con vention Selects Montgomery as the Next Place of Meeting-Sev-
 eral Fine Addresses

Huntsville, May 12-(Special)--Th state convention of Alabama Christian Endeavor societies devoted all today to the trans- action of business of the year. The con- vention met at S:30 and heard encouraging reports from societies over the state. Re- society is constantly growing. President Spiegel delivered his annual address at 10 o'clock, showing what the organization had accomplished.
 W. T. Trump of Tuscumbia made an ad- dress on the growth of the Christian En- deavor. A model business meeting was illustrated by c. P. Henderson of Bir- mingham. Rev. U D. Mooney of Birming- ham addressed the convention on conse- crated enthusiasm.
 The nominations committee reported the selection of the following officers: J. w. Sibley of Birmingham, president H. D. Self of Selma, vice-president; Paul Speake of Huntsville, treasurer; Miss Naldo Allen of Birmingham, secretary; S. J. Cassel of Montgomery, junior superintendent; Rev. O. H. Spiegel of Birmingham, vice-presi- dent. The social side of Christian En- deavor was the subject of a paper by Mrs. E. A. Smith of Birmingham.
 At o'clock a sundown meeting was con ducted by Rev. O. P. Williamson of At lanta. At the night session J. w. Sibley conducted symposium Illustrating the pledge. The Central Presbyterian church of Montgomery was selected as the next place of meeting of the convention.
The age-herald., 1900-05-13
STRIKES THE SOURCE
A Pile Cure That Goes to the Root of
 the Disease

There are lots of lotions, oils and salves that will, through their soothing influence, relieve temporarily the pain incident to piles. But is that all the sufferer requires? Isn't it a horrible thought to realize that the ease is only temporary, and that the disease goes on under the surface without a moments Interruption?
 Wouldn't it be wiser to select a remedy that seeks the source and regulates those deep-seated disorders which induce the dis ease? Pyramid Pile Cure not only relieves the pain at once, but effects a permanent cure of the worst form of piles. You don't have to go through a tedious course of di- eting while using it, either.
 It strikes through those delicate mem- branes and tissues and sets the blood in healthful circulation, reducing at once the painful inflammation and congested tumors.
 This remedy is not haphazard combna- ton of drugs, but 1t Is a remedy invented by specialists who have treated piles and blood disorders successfully for years. AL most any first-class druggist has 1t on sale at 50 cents per package. Don't treat this disease with every lotion and salve that comes along. Remember the parts affected are among the most delicate in the human body. This remedy is abso- lutely safe, and no one need fear to apply it freely on the most infiamed parts The speed with which 1t allays the pain is an agreeable surprise to the sufferer.
The age-herald., 1900-05-13
SECRETARY THOMPSON
Goes to Assume Duties in Come ction
 With Industrial Convention

Huntsville, May 12-(Special)- N F. Thimpson departed this afternoon for Chattanooga to assume his duties there in correction with the approaching Southern Industrial Convention. Colonel Thompson has received acceptances from prominent public men to deliver addresses before the convention, and he is confident that there will not be less than a thousand delegates in attendance.
 Gaunt Orebs and his associates of St. Louis have begun the work of building the Alabama Black Band and Iron Railway from Paint Rock to a point twelve miles up the Paint Rock valley. The railroad will be operated in connection with two or three rich coal mines, and if it pays expenses an additional fifteen miles will be built.
 The twenty-fifth commencement of the Negro Agricultural and Mechanical college at Normal will begin Tuesday, May g. George H. White the only negro member of the United States congress will deliver the annual address. Eighty graduates will be awarded diplomas in the several depart ments of the institution
 The newspapers throughout the Eighth congressional district are in favor of hold ing straight primary for the election of a successor to General Wheeler, and it is gen. orally believed that all of the prospective candidates favor that method instead of d district convention. This was the plan in 1S9S and it worked well.
 Mrs. Nick Sandnn aged 70 years, died yesterday at her home near Center Hill Several grown children survive her.