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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
DRIVER BIGGS' SENSATION.

Old Orchard. Me-, July 17.--Thir-
teen heats, some of them as exciting
as were ever seen on any race track,
wero crowded into this afternoon, the
sport being continued until sunset and
one race going over unfinished to swell
tomorrow's programme.
OF the IL heats, all but two were
faster than the respective Glasses,
while the average Nas a full second
faster than the entry card called for.
Luorativa, Little Dick and Eth Bel,
the three contestants in the six. heat
race in Dover, N. H., last week, were
again matched in the la trotting,
and the tables were turned, Little
Dick winning after Eth Bel had taken
slow heat. Little Dicks mark was
lowered three seconds. Uegeras carried
off the q II trotting honors in copseou.
tive heats, but clipped ssoond off his
record. In the 2. ii pacing, Emma f..
was clicked to win, but she did not get
into the game until Dark Wilkes and
Pilot Medium, Jr., had distinguished
themselves. Dark Wilkes lowered his
mark from 2. 1514 to 2. 1914 in the open
ing heat
Pilot Mediym, Jr., in the first heat
used his heels so freely that the sulky
was wrecked. Driver Biggs hitohed
him to a road cart and created o
sensation by taking the heat in 2. 09si.
The next time out he duplicated the
performance with the same cart. The
three horses mentioned had taken two
heats apiece when the race was post
poned on account of darkness.
Pilot Medium, Jr., Is owned by W.
p. Biggs of Middletown. Belle Cannon,
also owned by Mr.. Biggs, finished
fourth In the LIT pace. Prince a.,
owned by "Pop' Tyson OF Chester,
who trains his horses in Wilmington,
was fifth in the unfinished race,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
WILL CoMpLICATE SITUATION.

u the News of the Chinese Invasion of
Siberia Proves True.
81 London, Eng, July 1S.-If the news
x u Chinese invasion Of Siberia proves
]true, 1t will of course immensely conn.,
|1blicate the situation from the interna-
ional point of view. As stated in The
associated Press st. Petersburg dis
patch Of july 18th, the Chinese had
Ealready peremptorily ordered all Rus
fHians to quit Manchuria, but no one
Imagined thsy would be audacious
senough to break out of their own ooun-
, try and attack Russian territory. Such
an attack, If 1t has been made, Of
course constitutes in itself a declaration
OF war, rendering formal notification
needless. A separate attack by the
Chinese oh Russia means giving Rus.
STA, according to the views expressed
In Europe. additional excuse for AN
isolated descent on Pekin, and an addi-
tional claim to assert greater influence
than the other Powers and obtain
greater compensation when the day of
settlement arrives. Hence, extreme ur-
easiness has been oreated In the chan
cellories by this latest Development.
As to the latest Chinese assurances Of
the safety Of the European legations at
PeKin, they are not credited here. On
the contrary, it is relieved, that these
assurances have been dictated by q
desire to save the native CITY of Tien-
tsin. The Associated Press corre-
spondent at Shanghai wires, under date
Of July 10th, that there is hardly a
doubt that Sheng, the Chinese Admin
istrator of Telegraphs, Is withholding
information in his possession. The news
OF the massacre as already cabled to the
United States may be taken as correct.
The dispatch adds that there is evi
dence that the Woo-Sung forts, at the
mouth Of the Woo Sung River and IL
miles north Of Shanghai, are being
strengthened and supplied with large
quantities of ammunition. 1t ia hoped
in London that the landing Of %, 200
Japanese troops, which, it is expected,
will be effected today, and the arriva
of Indian troops will enable the allies
to reinforce Shanghai.
Admiral Alexieff reports skirmish
July 14th on the Pei Ho River, 25
versts frDm Taku, between recon.
NOTHING body Of Russians and Chinese,
in which several Russians we've killed.
A dispatch from Shanghai received
here today reports that Eve cruisers oil
the allies feet, including the British
cruiser Terrible, reconnoitred at Shar
Hal kuan July 18th, and found thu
hsrbor light and forts intact and blu,
few Chinese visible. The dispatch add.
that 1t was intended to lombard tn,
forts, but the fleets remained and stoot
ny ready for action in case the fort
showed signs Of activity. The sam,
dispatch adds that eight waiships ar,
lying off the native city Of Shanghai
and that nine others are between
Y Shanghai and Woo-Sung.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
THE PROTHONOTARYSHIP.
George L. Townsend withdraws From Il
Contest for the Nomination.

George L. Townsend withdraws From the
Contest for the Nomination.
George L. Townsend Of Odessa,
former collector of the port and former
deputy sheriff, has Withdrawn from the
contest for the Republican nomination
for parliamentary OF New Castle county.
Frank L. Speakman, who is secretary
Of the Regular Republican State Com
mittee, is about the only candidate left
in the field, but there, is talk of bring
ing out Sylvester d. Townsend, DR.,
to contest for the nomination. Before
the primaries, however, the situation
may be very much changed, and the
nomination may 90, eventually, to some
one not yet named.
1t is conceded that Victor B. Woolley,
who is a Democrat, would be good
man to re.eleot, but it is a question
whether he will stand again. Should
he be the nominee of his party, no
would be likely to get some Republican
votes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT IOHNSToWN,

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, July 1S.-While
$500 persons were waiting at the
Pennsylvania station here to go with
the A. o. U. W. excursion TO Lake.
mont Park, near Altoona, Pa, today,
an accident occurred in which six per-
sons were injured, two fatally. The
exoursionists we're boarding the first
section of the tram, when a westbound
freight, passing at high rate Of speed,
struck them.
The victims are: j. O. Bsgley, editor
of the journal, at Windber, cut badly
and bruised; Mrs. Begley, his wife.
left leg cut off, their child, year old,
badly cut and bruised; their son,
Frank, aged ID, head bruised, cannot
recover,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
Special government NTnohinlst.

On August 7th an examination will
be held at League Island Navy Yard Of
applicants for the position Of special
government machinist. Two appoint
ments are to be made,. one for duty in
this city and the other at BarEerton, o.
The pay, is SO. 70 per diem. An export
machinist, according to the require
ments of the government, is ors who is
thoroughly familiar with the manuiac-
ture. erection and installation of mar inc
machinery, including main and auxili-
AIRY engines, boilers. steam pumps and
their connections, and the usual fittings
of machinery atioat. The examination
will be open to all corners who can give
evidence of experience in conducting
the kind Of work for which they seek
employment, and who are citizens of
the United States. NJ
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
CAPE MAY BOOMER WANTS PAY.
Former Senator nfiiier's Claims Agains,
the City.

Former Senator NfiiIer's claims Against
the City.
Cape May, N. j.. July II. = Former
State Senator Il. Il. Miller has entered
suit in the Supreme Court against this
city for SO, OPS for services rendered as
IN agent Of the city for the purpose Of
advertising it and Of promoting various
projects likely TO prove beneficial to the
resort CITY Council on November 2Sd
last adopted resolution providing
that L. Il. Miller be appointed to rep.
resent the city, and IL is upon this
resolution that the claim for compensa-
tion is based. No salary WAS named.
and Council expected that Mr. Miller
would represent the city in various
cities, advertising its advantages, organ
izing and soliciting business.
Mr.. Miller devoted himself to the
development Of connection with Balti-
more by means of the Queen Anne's
railroad to Lewss and ferriage across
the bay. organizing for the purpose the
Cape May & New Jersey Coast Pior
and Steamboat 70. lie claims that
councilmen promised payment.
The city will file an answer within 30
days, as required. One item in the
declaration is for salary ut the rate OF
So. 400 per year, the rest Of the claim
being made up Of travelling expenses
and telegraph and telephone tolls.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19

Philadelphia July Ia Receipts Beeves. 2,745;
sheep. 67Qo; hogs 3, lS2. Beef eattle-Ex Extra,
9 ae good s6seSNExt medium sa oG so SSn as
NC; medium, aa4I4c.. common. 2a3c. spriIlg
lambs 5aTl{c. Hogs-western, 7e4asc,: other
sos save Eat .s cSw ca co rn sgS
Dressed steers, SaS14c. a
East Buffalo, N. Y. July 6-Cattie-Good to
choice shipping steers. 81 3Oa5 40 good to choice
$40; coarse rough but fat steers s4.6Oa5; fat
smooth dry fed steers. s5a5 80, do. Light fat fin.
ished si7Oa5; green steers, half fattened. 81. 40a
choice to smooth fat heifers, sl.7ba5; common to
good fat heifers, s4.75a5; mixed butchers lots.
fair to good quality cows and l,eifers Sbsoa4 40;
extra fat COWS, s4.30a150 export bulls.
choice, si.s5ai.80; good butcher bulls, A10
n475; thin and sausage bulls, 81, 50a3; s5;
to extra lambs sd.25a6.50; fair to good. s560aJ;
culs TO fair, s3.50a5; mixed sheep, common TO
fair, siai25; wethers siaa.9o; cuils, common 70
Wethers ss,s5si.5S: handy yesriinss eh dice sS 10
extra, s5.l5a550 do good to extra. s4.75a5; culls
and common, sS.75ai.
Chicago, ILL.,. July 16.-c attle-N atiyes-Good to
prime steers, s5a5.7o; poor to medium. A5oa5:
selected feeders steady, s4as.75; mixed stockers,
ss75a4; cows s9a4.7O: hcifers s8a5Io; Gamers,
ss2 bulls 49, 60 calves Texans
two carloads at s4.5oi Texas fed steers,
si15a5.Oo; Texas grass steers, :, g. 25ai 90;
mixes sS Sa sucse4 EocS g Choice
heavy. s.. 10a5 4o rough heavy, $4:e5abo5: light,
s. l0a5.i0. bulk OF sales. s5.2ta5.95. Sheep
G9e to WssFS ssses 70
s. 25a4 50 Texas sheep ssa4; native lambs, s4.doA
SIS; Western lambs, s5a8.2o.
East Liberty; Pa. July le.-cattle..Extra, $3.50
Lower prime pigs, best mediums and heavy
Workers. $685. heavy hogs, s5.45s5,55; grassers
and common Workers. s54oa5;iSi roughs, ss5Cah.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
leaths.

ARTIS-~on the 18th inst, Mrs. Nellie McCnrron
Arts, aged q years.
BAIRD-on July 18th, 1900, Leroy NJ. son Of
Relatives and friends are invited 10 attend tho
funeral from the residence OF his parents, No OIL
Lowering avenue, on Thursday afternoon. July
goth, at 8 O'Clock Interment ut Wilmington and
Brandywine cemetery,
Heaven retaineth now our treasure,
Earth the lonely casket keeps,
And the sunbeams seem TO lfnger
Der the mound where Leroy sleeps.
CoNNELLY--In this city on July. 18th, 1900,
Robert L., son OF Harry ". and Mary P. Con-
nelly and grandson OF Robert II. Hanna, aged
Funeral rom the parents residence, No. eOs
ehallcross avenue, on Thursday afternoon, July
18th. at o'clock. lnterment at Rirerriew ceme-
terry.
coNNER-on July 18th, 1900, William j. infant
son Of David and Florence G. Conner, aged Q
weeks.
attend the funeral from the residence of his
parents No. 9South jackson street. on Thursday
afternoon at O'Clock, lnterment at Lombardy
cemetery.
DENNIsoN--At Mermaid, Del. on July 18th.
1900, John W. Dennison, in the SD year of his
his age.
pU PoNT-At Louyiers, on the morning Of July
the 18th, 1900, Edward BrndfOrd, youngest son
Of Henry Belin and Eleuthera Bradford du
Pont, aged 10 months.
JoHNsoN-In this city on July 18th, 1900, Amelia
c., widow OF James G. Johnson.
Funeral services o. her late residence. No. 1873
Delaware avenue, on Friday afternoon, July 10th,
at 430 o'clock lnterment private.
FERGUS0N-ln this city on July 18th, 1900, Mar
garet Ferguson, in her s7th year
F0RR EST-In this CITY. on July 10Th. 1900.
William l. Forrest. aged 81 years.
.Yntasn.Iy T., thts e,,y On JuIy 1oth ION
norothv Merrill infant daughter OF Frank i.
AMI Emma a Hoigman ared 3 months "
,,s,nsno,s - 49, ~, -, I,,I,- AZ Iooo r.r,a
HqIIoNh ms Guy 9h v sI u u, t ~ ha
Leser, son Vi 'oiia anu Sneh na'soi'' ." hi'
otn year - 80. ,,,,,,. a.,
McANALLY-On July l4th, l900i William NC
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
MORE BRIDGES NEEDED.


Industrial Growth OF wilmington Likely
to Bring New Structures.
An incident Of the industrial growth
OF Wilmington will be demand for
more bridges across the Christiana and
Brandywine Rivers. In addition to
the needed new structure ut Seventh
street, to furnish access to the rlant
Of the Delaware Forge and Steel Co., a
bridge across the Brandywine at Church
or Pine street, would be Of great con-
veniepce to large section, and would
furnish short route from the eastern
side of town to R;verview cemetery.
For the workmen in the Industrial
plants that are likely to be established
on the north side Of the Christiana
below tho mouth of the Brandywine, a
bridge across the Christiana near the
p, w. & B. cutoff bridge. would also
be great convenience. Wilmington of
the future will very probably see some
of these structures. 1t will be the
place CT the Levy Court to provide for
them, but II it does not, the city may
do So
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
COULD NOT Be PERSUADED TO REMAIN.
Ii Hung Chang Lett Canton for Pekin
r ~ Yesterday Morning.

Ii Hung Chang Left Canton for Pekin
Yesterday Morning.
Honnkong, Chinn, July II. - Ii
Hung Chang, disregarding all attempts
Of Europeans and Chinese to persuade
him. to remain, left Canton this morn
ing for Pekin.
Prior to his departure, Chinese mer.
chants and gentry Of Canton strongly
appealed to tho vioeroy not to leave,
and presented petition setting forth
that Canton, SO long the prey to the
depredations Of robbers aud pirates, had
become peaceful during Ii Hung
Changes vioeroynlty, that Disturbances
had been repressed with n strong hand,
and the people enabled to lire Without
being panic stricken when dogs barked.
The petitioners, this paper continued,
learned with trembling that their pro-
teoior was proceeding north, and they
wept Us at the loss Of a parent. The
absence Of REBELLION and piracy being
solely due to the prssenoo Of Ii Hung
Chang, tho merchants were ready to
cast themselves before the wheels of his
chariot to prevent his departure.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
TROUBLE AT CHESTER HEIGHTS.
Gay Boys Accused of Tairing Ardent Spirits
and Behaving Badly.

Gay Boys Accused of Taiting Ardent Spirits
and Behaving Badly.
Mr.. Simpson, who has charge Of the
camp grounds at Chester Heights, has
been having trouble with some young
men residing near by. few evenings
ago they went into the camp woods and
set fire to an organ box, then proceeded
to have a good time in general, and
did not cease until driven from the
grounds. Fortunately thee of them
were recognized and afterwards arrested
aud given o hearing at Media, and were
held for further hearing.
The trouble is said to be caused by
an over-in indulgence in strong drink,
which is being sold by some person or
persons In thai vicinity. Some of the
temperance and abiding people
have taken the matter In charge an d
will endeavor to bring the guilty parties
to justice. There has been much
carousing and mischief done recently
about the woods and railroad station,
and the respectable citizens are deter
mined to put q stop to it. Two OF three
men who are supposed to he running
speak easies are being closely watched.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
TO ABOLISH GRADE CROSSINGS.
Bridge Department of the p. W., q b
Iailroad Is Busy.

Bridge Department of the p. W., q b.
Railroad is Busy.
The bridge department of the Phila-
delphia, Wilmington & Baltimore rail-
road promises to be busy for several
months. The plans have been perfected
for the construction of underground
grades at Lincoln avenue. Moore and
Glenolden avenue. Glenolden.
Bridges for four track system will
be placed in position at these points
and tho grade crossings will be
abolished. In the Offices of the engi-
neers, plans have been prepared for
some time for a number Of additional
crossings, whereby 1t is expected to do
away with many of the grade crossings
along the line of the railroad between
this city and Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
FATAL HEAT STROKE.

While Adam Smock, an employe Of
the Diamond State Steel Co., was OH
his way home, about 2 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. having quit work on account
of the heat, he fell dead short distance
from his residence. He lived on Front
street, near Orange and evidently be.
came bewildered, as he was found lying
on the pavement nj Front aud Tat
nall streets.
The Phoenix ambulance was sum-
moned, but whom it arrived life was
extinct and the body was turned over
to the coroner, who was convinced that
heat was the cause of death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
CANNOT SPARE TROOPS.
No Further Withdrawals From the Phili
4, pines For Service In China

No Further Withdrawals From the Philip
pines For Service in China.
\ Washington, duly 18.--There will be
ho further Withdrawals of troops from
1he Philippines for service in China.
That il the policy determined upon,
|<nd that will he adhered to- A cabinet
Ifcer today made this statement, and
Men added:
E Gen. MacArthur's dispatches on
|te necessity of retaining there all the
hoops save those already under orders
~ clear. 1t would be unsafe to take
wv more away"
q II Then, under no circumstances, will
~ forces in the Philippines be drawn
on?" he was asked.
am not going to say that any con-
Elusion reached is an absolute finality,
nut this much is positive. No develop.
]xpeIt in the situation Is apprehended
xhoh rs will call for a change IN this
Xplicy as to our troops in the Philip-
a nts in the present light of events. y
! 1--WE do not anticipate any extra
pssion Of Congress" he said.
IA What If hlinster Conger and the
ther Americans are found murdered, y
e was asked.
e 1--WE are proceeding at this present
Roment on the assumption that our
eople are murdered. do not see why
4 at should necessitate an extra SEES
pn. An extra session is hardly neces.
N ry,p
What il their murder was by or
18th the connivance Of the Chinese
|6pvernment?'
t4" 81 do not believe an extra session Of
Dongress would necessarily follow"
s What about the decision OF the
\ pmnanders of the International forces
pat $4,000 are necessary for the cam,
kignf',s rt@ a. se
THAT is an MD story" WAS the
'Sply. admiral Kempf cabled that q
eek or ten days ago 10, 900 men were
3eeded for the forward movement or
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
PENINSULA PARAGRAPHS.

The Sound camrmeeting will begin
August 4th.
A Farmers Bank has been estab-
lished at Hurlook, with Clarence L.
Northrup as cashier.
Upon the recommendation of Post
office Inspector William j. Maxwell,
the postoffice at Jones, Worcester
county, has been re-established. Gordon
L. Burbage has been appointed posi-
master.
The late Horace O. Disston bequeathed
to his housekeeper, Miss Rachel Asch
of Charlsstown, two farms, valued at
$4,000. near Charlestown, together
with the horses, carriages and house,
hold goods, and the sum Of SIS, 900
per year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
KENT couNTY . err COZ INT.


Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, July 1s.--The Levy Court
yesterday granted Uriah II. Payptsr
and others permission to erect tele-
graph poles and wires in Kent county.
The petitioners represent Maryland
company, which proposes to extend its
lins throughout Delaware.
Messrs. Jones, Powell, Rogers, Frear
and Moore were appointed committee
to lay out a road in Duck Creek hun
died. - =,
. The court decided to have 50, 4OC
insurance Iut on the Court House,
81, 200 each by Morris & Dawson and
the Delaware Insurance Co.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19

the capital, and 20, 900 to protect Tien-
tsin and communicate with Pekin."
Asked rs to the possible effeot of the
Chinese attack on the Russian trans
port aud Russian towns along the
Msohurian border, the reply was,
This may complicate the situation.
cannot say whether or not 1t means
actual war between the Chinese govern.
mont and Russia. The matter is be-
tween those two governments. We have
nothing to do with 1t. We do not know
either what the actual facts are In the
case,p
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19

Miss Ada NJ. Cox has been appointed
teacher of Booths Corner, Pa, School
No. 2, and Miss Martha Merton at
Booths Corner School No. l, in Bethel
township. The Birmingham school
Phillips, Chadd's Ford school; Bessie
Kirkpatrick, Upper school, and Katha-
rine Pollok, Smiths Bridge school.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19

Up to yesterday the city tax collectors
received ST., 22l more than during the
same period last year. The figures are
as follows: Northern district-1S99,
s47. 1905; 1900, s56, 377; excess, s11, 81
Southern district--lS99. $40, 275; 1900,
s3l, 125; excess, IS, $50; total receipts
this fiscal year to date, SS9,5o2.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19
Mlarriages.

wOoLERY-NEII---At the residence OF Robert
Neil No. i05 West Thirteenth street, this city,
Keigwin, b. D., Charles wooleiy ana Agnes NJ.
Neil both OF this city
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-07-19

John r. Kilmer and Letitia B. Smith
were married on Tuesday of last week
by the Rev. O. A. Grise, pastor OF
Union Church.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-07
Anrenm Thrt. Cnmo rrue.

Talking about Dreams" said Mrs.
Smith as we sat around the parlor,
II once had a very strange experience.
l dreamed that | was Just stepping out
OF my house for walk when funeral
passed by. A man with cap marked
nine and red scar running acroso
his forehead jumped from the hearse
and, approaching me, asked, Are You
readyr No. l replied, and with that
| uwoke.
"a few months later was stopping
In Chicago. was on the top floor of
one of the big houses and just about
to step into the elevator when | re.
membered another thing | wanted TO
buy. stopped and looked through
my notebook. Down" exclaimed the
elevator boy. md then asked me, Are
you ready No l answered, and the
door closed.
"The next instant great crash was
heard and the occupants of the eleva.
tor We're dashed to an uutlmely denth,
'The cap of the boy bore the figure
o, and he had Il red scar running
across his brow" - San francisco
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