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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
FlTzSlMMoNS OUT OF IT.
Bids Farewell to the Prize Ring Without
the Championship. is


New York, Aug. 7,--Robert Fitz-
simmons tonight. announced his retire.
ment from the pugilistic ring, He
made an Intellectual ATTEMPT today to
get on match for the heavyweight
championship with James j, Jetiriss,
to take place before the Horton law
expires Mt midnight next Friday, and
tonight he issued the following state
ment:.
II am through with fighting, ! will
retire from the ring and will not claim
the championship from Jefries, l am
ready and on edge TO meet him next
Friday night, as his manager suggested
10 days ago. but as he ola,ms be Is In
no condition to fight on that night l
am through With him aud with the
ring. will go out with the Horton
law"
Fitzsimmons, with his manager,
Percy Williams OF Bergen Beach, met.
William A. Brady, representing Jof-
fries, this afternoon. Last Saturday
Fitzsimmons deposited SO, 500 to bind O
match between himself aud Jeffries for
next Friday night, and Brady sent
word that he would meet Fitzsimmons
to arrange for battle between jetfriss
and the ex-heavyweight champion.
Fitzsimmons said be was ready and
willing to meet Jeifries on Friday
Night before the Twentieth Century
Club under any conditions as to 1.-THE
division of the purse or gate receipts
which would suit Brady. He said he
would be satisfied for the winner TO
take all, or to split the purse In bali,
Or to give 65 per cent to the winner or
65 per cent to the loser, or, in fact,
make any terms possible so that he
could meet the present champion before
the expiration OF the Horton law.
Brady, IN reply, said that Jeffries
training several days ago, He said 1t
would be unfair for Fitz to force
match with man physically unfit for
such contest. Fits replied that Jof-
fries had had plenty of time to get into
condition and said that although be
(Fitzsimmonsl had gone through two
very severe hattles during the last Two
weeks be was an edge now aud ready to
light to regain the championship.
Brady replied that 1T was impossible
for fight to take place tetween Jef-
fries and Fitz on the date mentioned,
but that he would put up a forfeit at
once to bind match between the two,
the fight to take place. within three
months from September lst, and a side
bet of $4,000. 5sl
Fitasimmops would not listen to this
proposition and said that 1t was only
made for advertising purposes.
Norfolk. Va, Aug, 27.--James ].
Jeffries said tonight; why didn't Fitz
accept my offer to fight 10. days ago?
Fitzsimmons and Sharkay both refused
to put up q forfeit u $500 could
not now get ready to fight before the
expiration Of the Horton law. I shall
not go into the ring until February or
March next, as ] have theatrical COZ
tracts to ill and'm engaged on salary.
! would be willing to meet Fitz in
Nevada. ="
Jetfries spoke dispaiag Of Cor.
bett, On the contrary he has high
opinion Of the fighting qualities OIL
Fltzsimmons, He admit THAT Fitz.
simmons is the hardest fighter he has
ever encountered.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
WILKINSON RELEASED ON BAIL.

Dover, Aug. 25. DIR. Howard M.
williamson, who eloped with his sister
in-law, Miss Josephine Packard, arrived
here at noon yesterday in the custody
of Detective Money. Many people were
assembled at the railroad station. Viii.
kinson was taken to the law Office OF
Kenney 4 Magee, to which Magistrate
Cooper was summoned. The prisoner
waived . preliminary bearing, and was
held in s200 bail for court On tho charge
of deserving his wife. Nathan II.
Hutchins was accepted as honasman.
At $50 o'clock, Wilkinson drove to
Cheswold, where he boarded train
bound for Philadelphia,
II. q. Packard, the father of Miss
Josephine, says she has left philadel-
phia, and that nobody except her par
ents knows whore she is.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
DELAWARE DOTS,

DR.. W. r, Messiak of Georgetown
has bought a lot at Rehoboth, and will
build cottage thereon.
Register Harrington of. Kent county
has granted lettars testamentary on the
estate of Nancy Hall TO William ID.
Fowler. ...- ,.
Register Causey Of Sussex county has
granted letters of administration on Ina
estate of Anna NJ. Barber to Cora Nj.
Barber.
Seventeen laborers employed at the
new bieakwater have quit work because,
they allege, they were overworked and
fed too much on salt meat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
An unfortunate VACATION.

Cape May, N. j., Aug, 27.-The
Rev. Henry M. Craner, pastor Of
Memorial Baptist Church, Goshen, has
R Hsak Of 'y ysa.top ae o aSFas a
May early last week on his wheel, but
w wh getting s apnsr ns sS%e on9 n ws G p
continued on his journey, going across
Delaware Bay on the steamer which
at that point his pockethook was lost
or stolen, and be was made penniless.
He decided to keep on his journey and
walked to Philadelphia, He is now at
home, aud his wheel was returned to
him today.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
"A DOUBLE TRAGEDY
AT HOTEL VEND0ME
3. h. Stridiron Shot by H, ]. Ford; the
Latter Then Committed Suicide.
WOUNDED MANNOW AHoSPITAL
His Condition Is Regarded as
NH Very Serious. h
THE AFFAIR is YELLED IN MYSTERY

New York, Aug. 9Th. H. stridiron,
a lumber merchant OF Baltimore, was
shot in the back of The bead and
through the eye, at the Hotel pendome,
today, by H. j, Ford, who registered
from Boston, Ford then committed
suicide, by blowing out his brains.
Stridiron Registered at the hotel last
Friday night The clerk of the hotel
says Ford had been in the hotel for
several days, but hRd never registered
until Stridirop came TO the house,
The men hFsakfasted together today,
and then went nut. They returned, and
went to Stridiron's room. A few min
utes later, an elevator boy ian to the
office, and said that there was trouble
10 the room, and shots were heard inn
mediately afterward, Stridiron was
sahen to q hospital in critical condi-
ton. The police are making an inyes-
tiRation as to the cause of the tragedy,
Stridiron's residence ia In doubt, an
acquaintance having Civ en- his home a.
Chicago, although he registered from
baltimore.
In. Ford's pocket was found the fol-
lowipg letter. crumpled and not ad-
dressed; The better the day, the
better the deed' / hope my friends
will forgive me for this act. hope
to spend better life in the next world
than ! have in this There was no
other letter.
Tho police say that Stridiron is q
widower and has daughter.
When Strjdiron became conscious, in
the hospital, be said that Ford was not
the oorrect name of the suicide, lie
said the man was John Seton, 40 years
old, and that be was salesman FROM
Chicago. StIidiron gave his own resi-
dsnoe at No. ll9 Seeley avenue, Chicago.
The letter written by Seifon, or Ford,
was dated yesterday, showing that he
probably intended to commit the crime
yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
Ii is TO Be HELD
ON BOARD A SHIP
Until Opening Of Negotiations Between
Powers and Chinese Government.
THE COURT IS NEAR TAlYUANFU
Two Hundred and Forty Mllas
From Pekin.
RIoTlNG IS IN PROGRESS IN Annoy


Paris, Franco, Aug. 49, Admiral
Courrejolles. the French commander in
Chinese waters, has cabled to the Navy
Department here that council OF the
Admirals has notified the foreign lega-
tions at Pekin that 1t has been decided
to hold Lii Hung Chang on board ship
until the opening Of negotiations be-
tween the Powers and China.
THE couRT NEAR TAIYuANFr. si,t
London, Eng, Aug. 2s. ~ special
dispatch from Shanghai says the Chin
ese officials there have informed the
foreign eonsuls that the Emperor, the
Empress Dowager and Prince Tuan
have arrived In the neighborhood Of
Talyuanfu.
Taiyuanfu Is the capital OF the Prov.
inoe OF Shansi, adjoining the Province
Of Ohili, and is $40 miles southwest Of
Pekin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
MISS PACKARD IN PHILADELPHIA.

Said to Have Adopted the Name and
Address OF "Miss Jones of Pittsburg."
Miss Josephine Packard Of Dovsr,
who eloped, with DR.. II. NJ. Wilkinson,
Immediately after her arrival in Pbils-
delphia yesterday week, was driven to
I'LL Walnut street, where her mother,
who accompanied her from Atlanta,
Ga, had engaged suite OF rooms. Ac-
cording to tho Philadelphia Record,
Miss Packard has adopted the name
and address Of miss Jones OF Pitts
bug
when Mr.. JONES' arrived at the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
DoYEE.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, Aug %. The baslsetmakers
at Murphey's factory went on strike
yesterday. They had been receiving So
cents per hundred baskets, aud de-
manded 81. .a 4.4
While William Gehmap and friend
were returning from Lebanon, Saturday
night, their horse plunged into hols,
and the occupants of the carriage were
thrown out, sustaining severe bruises
about the face and arms.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

Theodore y. Armstrong, who went to
Colorado Springs some time ago on
business trip has decided to remain there,
and his house at Newark IS offered for
rent, Mrs, Armstrong is with HIM, In
writing to friends In this county, Mr.,
Armstrong gays that he is no longer in
the field for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination. His many friends regret his
removal from Delaware Mr., Armstrong
was on the staff Of Governor Benjamin
Il. Blggs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

ThomasJ. Gillon was to have particle
pated in bicycle races at Nineland,
Nj, on Saturday, but he received notice
before hand that the races had been
declared off on account OF tho heavy
track. Ho will race at Woodside Park
next Saturday and on Labor Day win
go to Trenton, n, j., where he is
entered for the mile and half-mile
handicap and the Australian pursuit
races,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
Midletown, .Aug. 20. While carrying
a pan Of boiling water up a narrow
stairway at the residence Of her father,
Edward Reynolds, yesterday, Mrs, d.
P. Barnard, Jr,, OF Wilmington, who
Is visiting here, slipped and fell. the
contents Of tho pan running over her
limbs and badly scalding them. DIR.
Vallandigham was summoned, and
lotions we're administered. Mrs. Bar
nard was resting easier this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

The Rev, Aloysius Green of Green's
boro, Nd, will be- sent to the Methodist
Church at Newport, to succeed the Rev
Ralph I. Coursey, who has accepted a
callto church in Ohio, 1t is likely that
o minister from the Central Ohio Con-
ference will be transferred to Green's
boro. The changes will probably take
place next month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

The picnic season at Lenape Park
was formally closed Saturday ny the
biggest event Of thu season, the annual
visitation Of the Iron Moulders' Union
Of Reading. The excuIsionists num-
bered over 1000, aud were landed at
the Brandywine resort after a two
hours run over the Wilmington &
Northern railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

No date has yet been set for the start.
log Of another furnace to make steel at
the Diamond State Steel Go. q plant in
South Wilmington. The work of lay
ing the bottom Of the second furnace
has been started and it Is expected
that steel will be made In it during the
early part of next week. No. 4 furnace
is doing excellent work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

An engine and boiler, the haudiwork
of members of Wilmington Lodge, In
ternatIonal Association of Maohinists.
Is on exhibition at Samuel II. Bay
nard's store. 1t is o oreditable piece
of work. The engine and boiler are
independent, except for the connecting
piCe,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

The annulment Of the Atlantic City
special between that place, this city
and Washington. coming south, will
take place on Monday, September I'd.
The last train between Washington,
this. city and Atlantic City as special
will run on Saturday afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

Eueka Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ,
secured the flag ON Saturday evening 10
the voting contest at Shellpot Park.
The flag was donated by Thomas Z.
Maliu. The results OF the voting was
as follows: Eureka, Alto; Diamond,
Loaf; Welcome, l,d6G; Winona, l,42s !;
James A. Garfield l,760; Telegraph,
90.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

Shariff Taylor Monday sold the
property of Elizabeth Walker, on
Quarry street, to Henry G, Conrad, at
torney, for $3.50, and the property of
Andrew Cole, cottonwood street near
Lobdsll, to H.R. Bripghulst, attorney,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
CONSPIRACY TO ASSASSINATE
KING VICTOR EMMANUEL III.

Paris. France, Aug, 2a-A dispatch
from Rome to the Petit Bleu says Rn
anarchist has been arrested at Carrara on
suspicion OF having conspired to assassi-
nate King Victor Emmanuel III.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

The Pennsylvania Railroad Voluntary
Relief Association paid out benefits to
the amount Of s73, 1871 to Its members
during the month OF July. OF this sum
%, 263 was OH the Northern Central
railway and s5, 1862 on the Philadelphia,
Wilminaton Y baltimore rail- Dad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Middletown, Aug. 2S.--Teddy Magnion,
who created disturbance on Maia street
last night and resisted arrest, was ar
raigned before Magistrate Reynolds this
morning. A fine of $40 was imposed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30
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Going to China.

Homer Hickman, sou Of Assistant
Stationmaster W. w Hickman of tho r.,
" w.. y =, station who recently Joined the
SaI Francisco, on his way TO China.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

"A friend of DIR. Howard NJ. Wilkin-
sons in this city said he understood
that Wilkinson had gone to Atlantic
City, TO remain there for week, and
will return to Dover after the excite
meut subsidies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

A man living on the Wilmington Il
Chtistiana turnpike complains that the
bed OF the road Ia in had condition aud
hope, repairs will be made before freez-
ing weather sets In.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

The Sunday schools Of the Maryland
Conference Of the Methodist Protestant
Church will hold convention at
Dover September 18th and 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-08-30

Senorita Amalia Oontero Of Ceieo do
Ayila, Cubn, has been sent to Smyrna,
to become q pupil in the public school
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-25

One can we'll realize the satisfaction in
finding in every city little circle OF
kindred minds; kind, appreciative, and
intelligent friends; social spirits, who
linked together by the mystic tie, extend
the right hand of fellowship and greet
you with the kindly smile of brother
hood"
1.-THE idea has become prevalent that
none but members of the theatrical pro-
fession and it's dependencies are eligible
to membership in the order. This is
erroneous. 1t is true that many OF the
reputable male portion Of the profession
are members; but on the roll OF member
ship will be found the names OF promi-
nent officials, merchants, bankers, jour
nalists, legal and medical men. and the
bright lights of the world in art. litera-
ture, science and music"
The lodge room Of the masonic order
will be used tonight to institute the or
der. The work will be under the direct
charge Of 8. 8. Lendholm, district de-
putty Exalted Ruler of the order in this
state. He will be assisted in the work
by members of the order from Ouray,
who are now present in the city. The
large number to be initiated will take
practically the whole night to accom-
plish the work.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-25
Wounded in St. Louis.

st. Louis, May, 24.-The riot and
bloodshsd Of yesterday in the street car
strike give way today to comparative
peace and quiet The earlier part Of
day was absolutely without incident ex-
cept perhaps that more cars were run
than on any day since the strike was in
augurated.
At night, however, the status Of affairs
changed and . repetition Of yesterdays
events were witnessed. An attack was
made on q trade on tho Park division OF
the Transit company at Competition
and Park avenues. Several shots were
fred by the guards and three persons
were wounded, one seriously.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-25
Will Be Built.

Manager Moore OF the Grand junction
Sentinel man this afternoon that the
greater portion Of the stock which was
necessary to be subscribed before work
would commence upon the building of
the big evaporator, which it had been
decided to build, had been subscribed.
he says that an evaporator costing s3.-
600 and one of the best in the country
would be built. A large proportion Of
the prunes would be evaporsted On ac
count Of being hard TO ship.
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-25

where throughout the state. These
Elks have smiles on their faces as il
something very funny was about to take
place. Those who are about to be in
Quoted into the order can see nothing
funny to laugh about, at least up to the
present time. They may be able to say
something tomorrow and again their 81
lence may be more eloquent than words.
Sometimes upon occasions like the one
OF tonight the less said the better.
There are quite few fellows who say
that they are on the inside and that they
are to be permitted to slide through the
initiatory ceremony to enjoy the fun to
be had with their companions. Usual
ly, however with the Elks the old bibli-
cal rule Of "the first shall be last and the
last first" is followed.
"The benevolent and Protective Order
Of Elks OF the United States Of America"
is the official title of the order which will
institute lodge in this city tonight.
In the time since the order was first es-
tablished in 1858 it has had a most re-.
markable growth.
In over five hundred of the leading
cities Of this country it has been estab-
lished. 1t comprises in its membership
the leading people in the cities in which
lodges have been instituted and it is re-
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-25
Members the Order From Leadve Colorado Springs and
Ouray Take the Town By Storm
The Ouray Forest Kings Will Institute Local Order in This City
Tonght..-Good Time in Progress

garded as one of the most progressive
secret orders in existence.
In tho lodge tonight to be organized
about fifty citizens will become charter
members. The lodge starts off under
the most hattering auspices.
That the public may know what are
the purposes and the origin of the order
The Sentinel published short outline
taken from one Of the printed pamphlets
of the order "A careful reading of this
will satisfy the most sceptical that the
order is founded upon permanency and
of such solid principles that each and
every person who becomes a member OF
the order is f1attered and complimented
by the membership.
"At the institution Of this order, in
1868, it was composed only Of a few gen
tlemen of the theatrical profession, drawn
together for social intercourse. 1t has
now developed into widespread and
powerful order OF bepevolence and chari-
ty, with lodges in over Ave hundred OF
the principal cities Of the United States.
Born of brotherly love, and aiming to
promote the brotherhood OF man, it is
designed to offer it's members the GER
tainty of warm hearts and welcome
hearths in the various cities to which
business or pleasure may summon them
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-25

The city has within its hospitab!e en-
virons today quite a large contingent of
that very genial and hospitable indivi-
dual known as an Elk. He has been
called here by notice from his brethren
that tonight there will be instituted in
this city lodge of the order and he is
here to enjoy the companionship Of his
fellows and the discomfort of those who
hope to be permitted to associate with
him in the future, in fellowship.
1t is said that there are no flies on an
Elk, he Of the human order. From
whence this information arises no one
can answer as the royal Elk is never
known to speak. at least OF things that
intimately concern the order OF which he
feels proud that he is member. Elks
have been noticed in places where they
have congreeated together for some pur
pose and that purpose accomplished flies
would have little opportunity to rest
themselves on an Elk. rs he is a restless
party and wants to see and be seen.
The Elks that are in the city have no
horns. They are not permitted to take
them with them when they visit city
for the purpose for which the Elks that
are now here have come. This is
doubtless a wise provision, as the horns
might get them into trouble.
There are Elks here from almost every
The daily sentinel. [volume] (Grand Junction, Colo.) 1893-current, 1900-05-25
General News.

bNSWSs
American Baptist Home Mission 80
ciety is in session at Detroit.
Frankfort, Ky. is now free from sold
iers for the first time since January 30.
National Congress OF Mothers occu-
pied time yesterday 10 listening to state
reports.
P. M. Arthur reelected grand chief
engineer of Brotherhood OF Locomotive
engineers.
Arizona democrats in territorial con-
vention at Phoenix, indorsed the Chica-
go platform.
Business port Of Lakeview, Oregon,
destroyed by fire; loss estimated at $780,
600 no lives lost.
South Dakota republican state con-
vention nominated Charles M. Herried
of Eureka for governor.
Fire destroyed Jackson apartment
building Goth street and Calumet ave-
nue., Chicago, no lives lost.
Rev. DR.. Alexander Burns, at one
time president OF Iowa Wesleyan univer-
sity, died in Toronto, Ont.
Ten white men and II negroes lost
their lives in explosion at Cumnock
coal mines, North Carolina.
Gold democrats of Iodiana met in con-
ference and declared that it was every
democrats duty to fight Bryan.
Jeffres and Sharkey will today sign
articles for fight in August, probably
at Coney Island, for worlds champion
ship.
Dispatch from Astoria, Oregon, re-
ports the worst gale that ever prevailed
on that part of the cost at this time OF
the year,
Boer delegate Fisher says the ENJOYS
are particularly anxious to avoid even
the semblance OF taking part in Ameri.
can politics.
Imperial council of the Mystic Shrine
completed it's session in Washington
and will meet next year June II and II
at Kansas City.
Renewed rioting and another fatality
marked St. Louis strike yesterday. Spe-
cial policeman Duncan K McCrae kill
ed and several others injured.
Fifth annual convention of the Fra
ternity OF Operative Millers of America
is in session at Kansas; 500 samples Of
cereals from all over the world ae on
exhibition.
Charter has been issued at Albany,
N. Y, for Incorporation of Associated
Press; the purpose of the move is ito
find more congenial domicile than Hi
nois Affords"
The Methodist general conference vot-
ed to abolish the time limit on pastor
ates; recommendation that Central
Christian Advocate, Omaha Christian
Advocate and Rocky Mountain Chris
tian Advocate be consolidated was adop-
ted
Kansas democrats instructed delegates
to support Bryan, and "unqualifiedly ap
prove every principle embodied in the
Chicago platform; opening prayer by
Dubber of Wichita set delegates wildly
cheering by petition for "nomination
and triumphant election of William j.
Bryan