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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
Won KETTELER'S WIDOW +
SUMMONED To GERMANY

New York, Nov. 13. "A ccording to a
dispatch from Berlin to the Journal
and Advertiser, the Kaiser has just
given further evidence OF his regard
for Baron Won Ketteler, who was assas-
ainated in China, by inviting the
Ambassador American widow 10
Germany, 10 order that he may express
to her his keen sense not only of her
husbands services, but also of the
courage and gallantry which she dis
played throughout the terrible siege Of
the legations.
1t is said that the Kaiser, besides
vesting the widowed Baroness with the
Order Of Louise, Of which the Empress
is grand mistress, will offer her a
pension and create her a Countess in
her own right. 1t is probable that the
Baroness will also be offered the title
of lady in waiting to the Empress. She
is certain to be overwhelmed by court,
government, society ard the people in
general with tokens of kindly sympathy
and regard.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Elktou, Nd, Nov. 12.-The gang of
burglars which has been operating
successfully in Jeoil county within
the past week made raid at an early
hour this morning OIL the Elkton post
office and blew up the snfe. Before
they could secure any money or stamps,
however, they were frightened away by
William T. Giles, who resides next
door to the postoffice The report of
the explosion aroused MIR. Giles, who,
going to the window of his room,
frightened the burglars as they wero
about to enter the office after having
been successful in blowing off the dior
of the safe. In the safe were about
$50 in money and stamps, mostly
stamps. The men are supposed to be
the same who entered the Rising Sun
Office OF Friday morning last and made
a rich haul. Entrance TO the Ellzton
office was gained by a rear window.
The safe in the Office was badly
wrecked.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
MOROCCO DECLINES TO MEET
DEMANDS OF UNITED STATES

Washington, Nov. 12.-The govern
ment of Morocco has again declined to
meet the demands OF the United States
for the payment of an indemnity on ac-
count Of the killing Ly a mob of
Marcus Essagin, naturalized Ameri-
can citizen. The last request was made
by United States Consul Gummere,
ard the declination of the government
of Morocco was accompanied by an in
timation of its freedom FROM liability
under the terms of the convention be-
tween Morocco and Spain.
The State Department has come to
the conclusion that the consul's repre-
sentations will Ee more effective if he
is supported morally by the presence in
Moroccan waters of United States
waiship, and 1t is probable that he will
make his visit to Fez, to again present
the case as passenger on vessel to
be selected by the Navy Department for
that purpose.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
RACE FEELING IN CUBA. ,
Strong Opposition to Importation of Ncgro

y.
Laborers. 1gEs
Santiago, Cuba, Nov. Il. Sir Viii :
liam Van Horne, of the Canadipil
Pacific Railway Co., accompanied ly
his son and by Percival Farquhar arc
DIR. Shepard, officials of the Cuban
company, arrived here this morning on
the steamer Admiral Sampson from
Philadelphia.
Sir William will inspect the lands.
railroads and.other properties recently
purchased by the Cuban company, in :
Guiding hundreds Of thousands of acre
of sugar and fruit lands along the
Cayuto River and near Nipe Bay,
which will be developed as, soon as the
necessary railroad construction now
actively progressing is completed.
The officials say that report pub
lished by Havana paIers representing
the company as planning to import
American negro laborers Is false. On
the contrary, the company will use
Cuban labor, except in the case of ex-
perts, who will not be available here.
1t is possible that the company may
import laborers from Spain, but no
negroes will be brought In.
The possibility of the importation of
more African blood has caused bitter
feeling against the company among the
Cubans, which this denial will do o
great deal to dispel.
The Americans and English here
gave Sir William Van Horne an On
thusiastic welcome. He was voted
an honorary member of the Cosmopoli-
tan Club. compliment hitherto paid
to Gen. Wood alone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
SEIZURE OF VAL LUABLE GEMS. .
Jewels once Worn by CarIoita, Empress
of Mexico.


of Mexico.
New York, Nov. ,12.-Twc Mexicans,
who gave their names as Velino M.
Preza and AleJandro A. Marouoci, were
arrested here today, charged with
smuggling into this country part of
the famous Jewels at one time worn by
Carlotta, the widow of Emperor Maxi
milan Of Mexico. The jewels In the
mems possession are said to be worth
S76, 600.
The men were shadowed,' and this
morning Special Treasury Agent Theo
bald saw them, with another man, meet
at the corner of Broadway and Seven.
taenth street. He approached them and
told one of them that he was a
prisoner. The men protested, and as
he did so handed two packages to one
OF the other men. A policeman was
called. and the two were arrested, a.,
At the Station the men protested
against their arrest, but were held,
Notwithstanding. The, packages were
opened, and in one were found two
diamond rings. The stones were single
diamonds, set in plain gold, and are
said to be worth about $3.50 a piece.
The other package contained a diamond
pendant, which is said to have been
worn formerly by Queen Carlotta, sus-
pended from a jeweled necklace. The
pendant consists of large diamond.
set around with Is smaller stones and
two large stones hanging beneath. The
stone in the centre is said to be a fam
GUS diamond. 1t is Of 33 karats, flawless
and the pendant is said to be worth S40,
600. The jewels were turned over to
Agent Theobald. This men were AZ
raigned before Commissioner Shields
and were held inl bail, Preza in S., ZOO
and Maroueci in sl,500, and their ex-
animation was set for November l7th.
1t was learned that among the papers
which Preza had on him when he was
arrested was a bill of sale fer the
diamonds for $4,000, 1t is said that
one of the men told the officials that
the stones were given to them to sell
bya woman. This woman is said to
be Prezas fiancee. The jewels were in
red leather case, and in the case was
q piece Of paper, on which was written
in English:
"Diamond necklace is from Maxi
milian's crown, 1861" The centre
stone is SO ITO karats, and none of the
eighteen surrounding stones less than
karat. The stone in one Of the diamond
rings seized was in Maximilian's ring
| at the time hs was shot.
| Collector Bidwelr refuses to talk OF
the seizure, but it was leraned that
the Custom House received tip from
an informant that the gems were In
this country.
The case is now in the hands of the
United States District Attorney. The
gems will be appraised, and on the
amount of valuation the charge will be
based. The informer will receive a
certain amount up to 30 per cent of the
net revenue to the government, as may
be decided upon by the Secretary oi
| the Treasury.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
DIED AS SHE ENTERED CHURCH.
Mrs. Ruth Anna j. Reed Stricken With
Apoplexy.

Mrs. Ruth Anna j. Reed Stricken With
Apoplexy.
Baltimore, Nd. Nov. l3.-Mrs. Ruth
Anna j. Reed, wife of 7. d. Reed,
manager of Listers agricultural chemi-
cal works, died esteIday of apoplexy
while entering the Madison Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, Madison
and Lafayette avenues. She fell on
the steps, dying instantly.
DR.. q. E. Simon, who happened to
be passing at the time, was called by
the ladies who accompanied Mrs. Reed,
and he decided that death had been
instantaneous. DIR. Simon and several
friends carried the body into tho
church.
Mrs. Reed was on her way to attend
to some duties in connection with the
luncheon that was being given in the
church. She is survived by her hus-
band, one daughter-M Mary Elkins
Reed-and four sons--Fred W. Reed,
now in Europe, George Elkins Reed of
New York, John III. Reed Of Chicago
and William Elkins Reed of this city.
Mrs. Reed was the daughter Of John
Hobbs and was born in Delaware in
1874. She was married in 1867. The
family moved to Baltimore 10 years
ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Snow Hill, Md. Nov. l2.-Horace
Smack of Newark, Nd, brakeman en-
ployed in the yards of the Delaware.
Maryland Il Virginia railroad at George
town. was severely injured while coup
ling cars at the latter place Saturday
morning. He was caught by the upper
gearing OF the wheels of the tender and
dragged several yards before assistance
reached him. His Thigh bone was
broken and he sustained several bad
flash wounds
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
THREE HUNDRED KEGS OF POWDER
BLOWN UP IN A MAGAZINE

Pottsville, Pa, Nov. 12.-Three hun
dred kegs of powder blew ur in u
magazine at Bear Valley, Dauphin
county, at 2 o'clock this morning.
The shock was felt here, distance
of 80 miles, with great mountains in
tervening.
Albert Price, an engineer, at work
pumping at the colliery operated by
the Pennsylvania Coal Co., was seri
ously injured by rieces of timber,
which were thrown all around him by
the conclusion.
Buildings collapsed, and others were
badly shattered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
CeciI County schnols.

Elkton, Md, Nov. 2.-School Ex-
aminer Biddle of the Cecil County
School Board has submitted his annual
statement of the receipts and disburse-
ments for the public schools of Cecil
county. The receipts for the year were
s61, l99. 81 and the disbursements $50,
2s2. 80, leaving balance on hand of
81, 9l7. 15. In the county arc 100
schools, including three high schools,
and during the year 4,69s pupils were
enrolled. Two new schoolhouses were
erected and furnished at cost Of
So, 740.22.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
DEATH OF CAPT. HART.
The Former Cuban Filibuster Died Tues
day Morning.


Philadelphia. Pa, Nov. 13.-Capt.
John ID. Hart of Cuban filibusterIng
fame died today of apoplexy. Capt.
Hart had been in poor health lately,
and made his home at Atlantic City.
Yesterday, he came here, and was
stricken on the street. He was taken
to hospital, where he died without
regaining consc. business.
Capt. Hart's life was practically
spent in shipping circles. From an
able seaman, he became successful
ship owner, and engaged in the fruit
trade with the West Indies. During
the year 1896. two of his vessels, the
Bermuda and Laurada, made frequent
trips to Cuba, with arms and ammuni-
tion for the Cubans. Capt. Hart was
convicted in December, 1896, Of par
ticipating in filibustering expedition,
and was sentenced to two years. impris-
onment. In February, 1898, the sem
tence was put into execution; and in
June of the same year, Capt. Hart was
pardaned by President Mckinley.
Capt Hart was born in Accomac
county, Virginia, Al years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

While playing with number Of
companions at his home at Claymont
Monday evening Henry Jasper, aged 9
years. fell and fractured his skull. He
was broCght to this city and taken to
the Delaware Hospital. His condition
This morning show q Improvement and
his recovery was looked for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
ILLNESS or THE BARoNEss.
Chicago, LII. Nov. 10. "A special from
Datrnit tn tha Irihuna saYa.

Chicago, III. Nov. ia special from
Detroit to the Tribune says:
BARONESS von Ketteler, whose hus-
band was murdered by the Chinese in
Pekin, is improving slowly at the resi-
denoe of her father. Henry B. Ledyard,
president of the Michigan Central Rail
road Co. When she arrived here, about
five weeks ago, her condition was such
that her relatives for time were
greatly alarmed. She is now convales-
cent. Friends of the family say that,
as soon as she is able, she will cross the
seas en- route for the late home OF
Baron Won ketteler, and will be re-
ceived by Emperor William, who has
requested her to come"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
WRECKED IN FIERCE GALE.

London, Eng, Nov. Is. "A fierce
gale swept over the English Channel
last night, causing number Of wrecks,
including the Hildegarde, bound for
Shields, near Weymouth. There were
no fatalities. The ketch Georgiana
was lost off Hayling Island. All on
board were drowned.
The Hildegarde, mentioned in the
above dispatch, is probably the British
steamer Of that name. She is OF l, ,lS9
tons, and was built in 1886 at New
castle She is 262 feet, inches long
has So feet, 3 inches beam, and is 90
feet. inches deep. She is owned by
Dunford d Elliott of Newcastle.
Hayling Island is off the south coast
of England. and in Chichester harbor,
near the Island of Portsea. OFF the
south coast, is an extensive shoal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

Prof. Moses We'll is candidate for
tho position of justice of the peace and
notary public to succeed Magistrate
Sasse, when the iatter's term expires
Governor elect Hum will appoint Mr..
Sasse's successor,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

use-Republicans, 20; Democrats,
10; Republican majority, 8.
Joint ballot-Renublicans, 30; Demo-
Gratis, %; Repub, o,n majority, 6.
After completing tne count, the court
began the filling out of the certifi-
Gates.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15

The Coutt OF Chancery met at the
Court House Tuesday, bnt no cas- s
we heard. Al the tasc1 except
SbarlSs VS.. Leiherman were continued
for two weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-15
ASSESSORS AND INSPECTORS.

Votes Also on Road Commissioners In the
Various Hundreds.
The following are the figures on
assessors, road commissioners and in
cp
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
Dayton.

For the first time in the history of the
Dayton public school, commencement
exercises will be held this Friday even
ing in the Presby terian Church. The
graduates will be addressed by Rev. rs
Long and Miss Edith Long. The fol
lowing are the names of the graduates
and the subjects of THEN essays:
Memorial of Miss Bernhart," Miss
Florence Reynolds.
''The Glass Prophecy" Miss Stella
Vanderveer.
John Smith," Miss Dora Dean.
American Indians, "Miss Emma Con
over.
"TheRevolutionary War" Miss Julia
Jolly.
Common Schools" Miss Mabel Bas,
tedo.
A solo will be sung by Miss Dean, and
duett by Misses Reynolds and Dean.
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
Cranbury.

Rev. ]. E. Curry, pastor of the First
Church, with his wife and daughters are
visiting friends in Nortonvile, Kansas.
William H. Petty will have very
large harvest this year. He has 125 acres
in wheat and rye, and also has about 80
acres of grass to NOV.
J. Harry Goodwin has received very
flattering offer from millionaire lover
of music in New York, who is organ
izing an all American band of young
men. Each member must be an Amer
lean born citizen and not over 25 years
of age. He must sign a contract to re-
main with the organization for five
years, and during that time he is guar
anteed salary Of S25 per week and all
expenses In return he is to receive in
struction from the very best teachers in
the country and report for practice
every morning at 10 o'clock. The object
OF the organization is to produce an all
American band to rival any other mu
steal organization in the world. The
DanQ VIII mum DER ABOUT ~ metnoeIs anu
will tour the country in the winter, Civ.
ing concerts in all the big cities, and
during the summer take engagements at
large resorts. Candidates for member
ship are expected to be up to an excellent
degree of proficiency OH the instrument
they play. The offer is considered very
flattering to Mr.. Goodwin. 1t came
through the influence of w. Poris Cham
bers, the cornet soloist of Sousa's band,
who played at the recent concert of
Goodwin's band. Harry has not de-
cided yet as to whether he will accept
the proposition.
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
Helnnetta.

We hear that our town is to have big
boom in the near future.
Mr.. Geo. A. Helme and family return
ed from New Ycrk last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w Herbert are spend.
ing a few days in Canada.
Mrs. Emerson Conrad of Philadelphia,
has been visiting at the Rectory.
The evening services at st. George s
Church will begin at AS instead of 73O
p. IN.
Mr.. Wilson, one of the Vice Presi-
dents of the American Snuff Co., spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Helme',
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester A. Burt were at
Atlantic City last week. Mr.. Burt was
a deputy to the Episcopal Convention
which convened there.
A large tobacco shed, 150x360, is being
commenced this week and nine dwelling
houses will soon be in course of constrUc-
ton. From present appearances there
will be plenty of work for carpenters and
masons all summer.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Scarborough is
expected to visit HeImetta on Ascension
Day. next Thursday, May oath He will
preach in the evening at 7.45 in st.
Georges Church and also administer the
rite of Confirmation. The public is
cordially invited to this service.
A musicale and Literary entertainment
under the auspices of the Sewing School
Guild of St. Georges Parish will be held
in the Guild rooms on next Tuesday
evening, May % at Z 45. Miss Charlotte
Houghton, of New Brunswick, Will pre-
side at the piano and Miss Mary Morgan,
the well known elocutionst, will give
reictations. Miss Houghton is brilliant
player and Miss Morgan ranks high as a
professional Elocutionist. A treat is in
store for the public. Tickets 20 cts.
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
State N ewS.

Major Henry w. Freeman, command
ing the First Regiment, New Jersey Ma
tona Guard, who has served thirty
years as an officer. is to resign his com
mission. Major Freeman gave a recep
ton and dance in the armory at Newark
on Saturday night. after the battalion
drill.
The citizens of Verona has organized
riscreants who within the last six
months have poisoned many dogs The
people believe the poisoning of the dogs
to be forerunner OF general burglary
scheme. and to be in readiness for such
visitation an extra supply of guns and
ammunition has been laid in by the
Vigilance Committee.
Sunday golfand base ball were denounc-
ed in nearly every Hackansack church
on Sunday. There was the usual gather
ing on the golf links west of the Heights.
while on the eastern side a game of base
ball was played between white and color
ed mines with large crowd cheering the
contestants. In the evening the old Re
formed Church on the green was crowd
ed with persons who assembled to hear
the Rev. Herman Vanderwart give his
views on the decline of Sabbath observ-
ance. If desecration of the Sabbath cons
tinued, Mr.. Vanderwart said. he believed
the day would soon be obliterated as d
holy day. This was indicated by the
action OF respectable men in Hackensack
during the past week. The members OF
a fashionable club had voted to ignore the
Sabbath, and the town was crying. 1.-The
ministers are defeated,' because their
protest was cast aside by the Golf Club.
| This was not defeat of the ministers
but an insult to Christ and His Church,
He did not believe that the protest would
have been needed had Gabriel headed it,
One result of the public agitation was the
closing of the Golf Club bar last Sunday
Nothing but soft drinks was sold, and nc
women were on the links.
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
Tortured a Witness.

Intense suffering was endured by wit
ness Il. l.. Martin, of Dixie, KY, before
he gave this evidence: Il coughed every
night until my throat was nearly raw :;
then tried DR.. Kings New Discovery
which gave instant relief. [ have used
it in my family for four years and rec
0mmend it as the greatest remedy for
Coughs, Colds and all Throat. Chest and
Lung troubles. twill stop the worst
cough, and not only prevents but abso-
luteIv cures Consumption. Price SOC.
and ST 90. Every bottle guaranteed.
Trial bottles free at H. L. Jaques Drug
Store.
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19

Fifty large postoffices showed an ag-
gregate increase in receipts during April
Of $25O,OOO
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES.
Hightstown.

The Board of Freeholders have decided
to macadamize, South Main street. This
stretch of road is about a quarter OF
mile in length and is a continuation OF
the York road to Fountain Square.
This will make Main street macadam
from end to end.
At recent meeting of the Board of
Education it was decided to make a
change in the salary schedule Of the
teachers. The salary of the assistant
principal Of the Hightstown school was
reduced from $50 to $45 per month and
the pay of all the teachers in the lower
departments were raised from $40 to S43
per month, No change was made in the
teachers of the various schools in the
township, except that Mrs. Robert Fones
succeeds Mr.. Kerr at the Hickory Cor
ner school.
Commencement week at Peddie 1nsti-
tute this year promises to be one OF the
most notable and attractive in the history
of the school. Goodwin's band and or
chestra have been engaged and, in addi-
ton to the music at the public exercises,
several lawn concerts will be given.
Rev. Charles L. Williams, ~, of Gran
vile, Ohio, and Rev. Rowland H. Ham
son, of Chicago, have promised to deliver
addresses at the alumni meeting, and
more than the usual number of alumni
are expected to be present. The local
alumni association, which was recently
formed, intends to give reception to the
general association. The Hightstown
alumni are arranging to entertain all
visiting alumni at their homes this year,
and are making extensive arrangements
for their pleasure and comfort.
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
Supreme Court Decision.

The decision of the Supreme Court of
the United States as to what is known
as the Inheritance tax feature of the war
revenue law, while generally sustaining
the power of the Federal Government to
levy such tax, holds that the intention
of the law was to tax, not estates passing
by inheritance, but only such parts of an
estate as passed By bequests or legacies.
The contention tilat such tax was di-
rect tax, and possible only to the State
governments, was over-ruled by the court
as untenable.
An important feature of the decision is
that in which Justice Shiras, for tn e
Court declared that bequests of United
States bonds, themselves exempt from
taxation, were subject to the Govern
mental tax on bequests.
In the administration of the collateral
inheritance tax law of New Jersey, the
question has been raised in several i'm
portant instances, whether or not the
tax could hold against the Government
bonds included in the estates passing
collaterally. And while the settlement
of the tax and the estates have been held
IN allegiance, the State has been hampered
for lack OF an authoritative decision. The
decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States seems to cover the case
fully and to sustain the States conten
tion.-True American.
The Jamesburg record., 1900-05-19
Presbyterian Church.

Public Worship 10 80 a. no. Subject
of sermon. THE Com passionate Jesus.
Junior Endeavor at 2 p. m.
Sabbath School at 8 p. m.
Preaching at Matchaponix Schoo
House at 4 p. M.
Y. p. S. G. f. at 715 D. M.
Evening Service at 7 .45 p. M. Subject
of sermon John Mark"
Prayer Meeting, Friday Evening, 7.45
D. n.