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Mill Ends of Cottons and WoOIems.


White Shaker and Canton Flannel good length
Unbeacled Musln running lengths from I yards In
Fine Shrtngs spring colorng and designs for
Chambays shipment season. finished like
goods pink blue and buff In
Foulardne look exactly like silk
designs colorngs unlimited quantity of patterns
Figured coorngs designs as this
and dress lengths In S3l
New Pca-2o threads better than Sea Island grade-in
designs and colorings In remnants S34c
White India Lnon fine and sheer 2S and 80 inches wide
White Imported P K.shese goods in assorted
quality. In
Every Dress Goods that represents wool
greatly sacriedmany of the different
places them the level with cloths
81 NANT DE1'AR
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WEARABLES. RRHS$$kkSSss RH$kS RS$kSs EHEs E#SEs EEHEEss

Just ten Chldren's Tan Refer Jackets made Of
very serviceable plaidback materials-sizes to IA
years Another good value at s.. Clear Sa SM
y Chifdren's All wool Navy Blue Refer Jackets
sizes 3, 10 and II years. Garments In every par-
,,Gs.ar nriee well worth s4oo' Clearing 81. 40
IL Ladies' Aii-wooi TaiIor-mad Jackets - hand
somely made and finished Values in every in
Uict..-- ~So>o
All-wool Rainy-day Skirts-nobby tailored and
fn5 9asioned n The The Skirt Of the season SH so
% Fine Flannelette Wrappers = perfect fitting
every seam securely sewed, An aliaround A0r
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10 Fancy Check and Striped SIX Waists-stylish
cut and perfect fit. Superior S value. SD 0S
Clearing price. Observation-Disclosures ~@'>o
Is Al-wool Light Colored Flannel Waists
braid trimmed and lined throughout. Re- k6no
duced from 81 so to the clearing price Of. IVY.
Ladies' Fine Black Cloth Capes. with black taf-
feta silk lining = hoods nicely stitched Sh NQ
and finished. Worth $40 Clearing price sVfe>S
Fine Canadian Seal Fur Capes-iined with heavy
ssitin and highly finished throughout-one
of the best Of the season at SIS. Clear H2
ing price. Observation-Disclosures. ~Ss>S
10 Handsome. Sohby Golf Capes = large plaid
fcance-hoed to match. They're marked G @9
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HOUSEFURNHSHINGS. EEEEsS5SsS$#s EEEEsSSSssSS$$s

Sl HlNUSe EEMSaSTs EEf.MMSSaSTs
Carlsbad China Dinner and Tea Sets of loo pieces
newest shape and nicely decorated with flowers
and gold There are three pieces slightly dam
aged For that resson you get ca nn
$ls.5e value for ..-..-............ SR4.UU
Chamber Sets-1o pieces-solid hlne decorations
ahd howers and gold Large pitcher slightly dam
asea- without impairing its utility CO Lc
You re offered s. 90 get for...... Set. 40
orattons and shapes-unusualIy good 81 as 20
value. To clean them out............ VOC
Evening star., 1900-01-11

3 cakes TOILET soAP-perfumed
aays AIsa W@ sea sSss tsr sec or oS1s %Gsd Violet 25c
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
LARGE BARN BURNED.

Threatening Fire on the Farm of Edgar
Vernon on the Lancaster Turnpike.
"A large new barn, together with it's
contents, on Edgar Vernon's farm, on
the Lancaster turnpike. short dis
tanpe from the city limits, was totally
destroyed by fire between and 10
O'Clock yesterday, entailing a loss
Of about s3. 500, which is partially COW
cred by insurance. A hog and some
small pigs were burned to death, but
oil Of the horses and cattle were moved
o safe distance from the fire in time to
save them from harm. The blaze
originated in the lower part of the
building. The. Cause is unknown, but
dropped OF blown .shoug straw.
The blaze WIS discovered at the
Ferris Industrial School, which ia on
the adjoining property. and Superin-
tendent Meserve ,ilfW ediately sent over
% boys, who, pyfYiSorous worn, sue
ceeded in saving the dwelling. which
was in great danger, as the wind was
blowing strongly toward it.
As soon as Mr.. Meserve realized that
the dwelling'was threatened he notified
the police station by telephone and
Chief Welsh Of the Fire Department
sent the Weccacoe chemical engine to
the sccne. Mr.. Meserye sent horses to
help draw the apparatus and also help
bring Ii back to tho city after the fire.
The fremen did good work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13

this sketch, was born on farm near
Willow Grove in 1864, where he con-
,tinued to reside until 1851. He was
educated ut Wyoming Seminary, at
Kingston, Pa. whore he met with b
painful accident la his senior year,
and was confined to his home for more
than "a year, during which time he
prepared himself for the te3ond year in
Boston University, In the fall Of 1887,
no vever, he registered under Ohancel
Tor James L. Wolcott for the study OF
law, aud during the next two years
studied law and taught school at Oak
Grove, Just out of Dover. In the sum
mer of 1885, he was appointed superin-
Iteadent of public schools in Kent
county by Cor. Bigas; in the fall of
that year he Was admitted to the bar
and when bis term RS superintendent
Of schools expired IN the spring OF 1891,
moved to Wilmington and commenced
the practice OF the law. He early i'm
pressed himself upon the bar and the
community by his sterling qualities
and earnestness Of manner. By reason
Of the sudden resignation of one of the
members of the Department of Elec-
tions few days prior 10 election, he
was rendered by Gov. Robert j. Rey-
nolds commission as a member of the
Department Of Elections, in which
capacity no made an honest and honor
able official, but resigned short time
after the election. Five years ago Mr..
Cooper was chosen deputy attorney
general by Attorney General Robert O.
White. At present he enjoys one of the
largest law practices of the young
members of the bar.
Hen. William L. Sirman. the nomi-
nee for State treasurer, is lumber
merchant and resides at Delmar. He
is well-kuown throughout the State.
He is about GO , ears of age and was at
one time Speaker Of the House of
Representatives. He has taken an
active part in the affairs of the Demo-
cratic patty for years.
% Walter Donoho, this nominee for
auditor of accounts, is well.krown
Citizen of Lewes and takes q promi-
nent part in politics. He is we'll fitted
for the office for which he has been
nominated.
Francis D. Baldwin, nominee for in
suranoe commissioner, is about 40 years
of age. He is resident of Hockessin,
being tax collector in Mill Greek hun
dred. He is widely and favorably known
In the community and the nomination
is a Just reward for his services to the
Democratic party.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
TO DRIVE AWAY BOXERS.
lighted, 1900. by The Associated Press.

Copyrighted, 1900. by The Associated Press.
Tientsin, China. Sept. 8, via Shang-
hal, Sept. 11.--A body of 1900 allied
troops, including 200 mon Of the Fiji
teenth Infantry, under command of
Major Rober tson, marched today against
the cities Of Shenghaisien and Tile,
where the presence Of Boxers threatens
the Tientsin region. The advance was
made in two columns, for the purpose
of thanking the towns. Gen. Dorward
personally commanded the expedition.
The Japanese siege guns were taken
with the expedition which included
a large force of cavalry.
One regiment of German cavalry and
one British battery have arrived.
TO coNFIsckTE UNIVERSITY FUND.
Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Pekin. China, Sept. 6.-The Russo
Chinese Bank, which, as announced
yesterday, CLOSES here today and re-
moves to Shanghai, will confiscate, as
part Of the indemnity to be paid to
Russia, the Imperial University fund
of 5000, 900 taels deposited with it,
against which the Chinese drew for
the payment Of their troops.
RECEIVED FAVORABLE RESPONSE.
Washington, Sept. 70. The Chinese
minister called at the State Depart.
ment this morning, and received fav.
orable response to his application Of
yesterday for exemption from interfer-
ence by this government to Lii Hung
Chang on his journey from Shanghai
to Pekin. ts5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
Young Lad Badly nIanglod in Factor,
Belt.

Young Lad Badly nIangled in Factory
Belt.
Salisbury, Nd, Sept. ii. This after.
noon at W. b. Miller's kindling wood
mill 10 Salisbury Allen Smith, aged
about IL years, who worked in the
mill, was asked by some girl bundlers
to place belt ON swiftly moving
pulley.
He was caught in the shaft and in a
moment his body was going around the
shaft at break speed. His feet
struck the beams above and the flesh
and bones in his right foot we're terri
bly, pounded and mashed. His left arm
was broken below the elbow and wrist,
and above his eltow the bone was
broken entirely in two and was almost
torn loose. 1t only hung to the re-
mainder of his body BY a thin thread
Of skin. His olaviole was also torn
loose from the top of his breastbone,
and there were many serious internal
injuries.
Drs Slemons and Morris deemed it
advisable to have the injured boy
carried TO tho Peninsula General Hes
pital. Here bis arm was amputated by
Or. Dick and DR.. SIemons and the
other injuries attended to, but about
O'Clock the lad passed away. He re
gained consciousness once tor short
time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
REIGN OF TERROR IN INDIANA
CAUSED BY DRUNKEN NEGROES.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Bedford, Ind, Sept. l2.-Drunken
negroes are causing reign of terror at
Huron, 12 miles south OF here. on the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, and Judge
Martin Of this city has been asked that
the sheriff and posse be sent to the
town to quell a fight that is on between
mob Of negroes and o number Of
whites in the marshal's posse. b4t
The negroes have been employed by
railroad contractors, and received their
wages Saturday, since when they have
been spending the time in drinking
and gambling. Many bloody tights
have resulted, and at least six murders
have been committed among the me-
groes. .- ae III
Yesterday, number Of the blaots
were jailed by Marshal Clery, and they
are being guarded by posse of white
men. Friends Of the prisoners have
armed themselves, and threaten to re-
lease the prisoners. IN - I
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
OBITUARY.

William German, aged SO years, died
Tuesday of paralysis, at his residence
OH Christiana avenue.
Robert d. Ratledge died at his resi-
dence in Middletown Tuesday, in his
18th year. He leaves wife and
several children. Services will be held
at the house today at 9 p. M, and
interment will be made in Forrest
cemetery.
Last Sunday evening, Catharine A.
Ray. widow OF Forbes Ray of Newark,
died at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs Charles Corkhill of Reading, Pa,
after prolonged illness. For several
months the deceased had been dropsi-
cal, aud the disease made slow but GER
tain Roadway. Mrs. j. Newton Huston
Of West Chester, Pa, 10 daughter,
as is also Mrs. Elizabeth Butcher.
James II. Ray Of Philadelphia is the
only son, and another daughter, Mrs.
ARnts McVey, resides in Cecil county,
Md 1.-THE funeral took place yester-
day, with interment in the cemetery
at Head of the Christiana, near New
ark. Deceased was about 70 years of
age.
Howard T. Wilkinson, aged SO years.
a member of the rerertorial staff OF
The Morning Republican of Chester,
Pa, died at his home on Twelfth
street, Chester, ON Monday evening.
He was we'll known in this city. The
funeral will take place this after
noon at 2 o'clock from his late home.
The services will be conducted at the
house by the Rev. R. W. Humphriss,
ID. D., pastor of Madison Street M. e.
Church, assisted by the Rev. j. N.
Hinson, pastor of Providence Avenue
NJ. j. Church. The interment will be
made in the Chester Rural cemetery.
Mrs. Wilkinson, Miss Irene and Ray
mond survive the deceased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
COLLAPSE OF BOER RESISTANCE.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Washington, Sept. 12,-The follow
ing dispatch has been received BY the
War Department from the United
States army officer who ACCOMPANIED
the Beers in their campaigns as mill
tary observer.
Lorenzo Marquez-Events have re-
quired the departure Of the attaches
from the Transvaal. Request instruo-
tions. Relchman,
This message is interpreted at the
department to mean the complete col
laspe OF the Boer resistance to Eng
land. Capt. Reiohman has cabled per-
mission to start at once for the United
States.
FLIGHT OF PRESIDENT KRUGER.
Lorenzo MARQUEE, Portuguese East
Africa, Sept. 12.-Preeident Krugt i
arrived here last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
COUNTY CONVENTION.


Democrats to Meet In This City ON satur-
day to Complete the County Ticket.
On Saturday the New CASTLE county
Democrats will hold convention at
Turn Hall, this city, for the purpose
of completing the county ticket. Csn-
didates for clerk of theNpeace and pro.
thonotary are to be nominated. The
aspirants for the office of clerk Of the
peace are Charles o. Kurtz OF this
city, James B. Toman of New Castle
and DR.. Francis L. Springer of New
port, and those for parliamentary are
Victor B. Weolley, the present ineum-
bent, and John +. Callahan.
The convention is to assemble
promptly at 1890 O'Clock and it is de-
sired that all Of the delegates be there
at that time, in order that business
may proceed without delay.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
HAD AWFUL EXPERIENCES.

Milwaukee. Wis, Sept 12.-The
steamer r. II. P. NJ, No. 4, Of the
land, Mich, yesterday afternoon for
Milwaukee, with over 300 passengers,
and which was caught by last nights
storm, reached Milwaukee this morn.
ing, 4t
The passengers had awful expert
ences, and many sustained serious In
juries, though none fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
STORM is SKYLARKING,
.a DOING GREAT DAMAGE.

Buffalo, N. ", Sept. 12.-Reports
from Crystal Beach, summer resort
on the Canadian side Of Lake Erie
say that every dock has been destroyed
and all the boats Of the Buffalo Canoe
Club and many small yachts anchored
there have been completely wrecked.
The damage there has been very heavy.
The wind here attained velocity OF
70 miles an hour at $3.50 o'clock this
morning, but. beyond the blowing
down Of number of trees, the wreck
ing of awnings and chimneys and the
destruction Of tower Of one OF the
an-American buildings in course Of
erection, no damage has been reported.
A woman, while picking up debris in
her yard, caught hold Of an electric
light wire, and was Killed. Her hus-
band was badly injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
OVERLAND FLYER HELD up.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Denver, COL, Sept. 70, Burlington.
train No. J., known as the Overland
Flyer was held up by a lone highway
man at 2 O'Clock this morning Eva
miles east of Haighler, Nep., near the
Colorado line.
The robher secured about $500 In
cash and probably twice that much In
diamonds and watches, then made his
escape by Bringing the train to stop.
He went through both sleepers, but
did not modest the chair cars.
Railroad officials offer 81, 600 for his
capture, aud posses have started out in
all directions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13

In the United States Court Tuesday
afternoon Grenwald & Mayer, Phils-
dslphia attorneys, on behalf of Lis
berger & Wise. Wise & Goodman and
b. Selig & Co.. Philadelphia mer
chants, filed petition of involuntary
bankruptcy asking that ]. Warren
Bullen, clothing merchant, ct No, 2l3
Market street, Be adjudioated bank
rupt. The petitioners ailege that their
claims aggregate si,6l9.S5. Judge
Bradford issued a rule on Mr.. Bullen
to show cause why the request should
not be granted. The rule is returnable
in the United States Court at II
o'clock next Monday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
FOUR CHARTERS ISSUED.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover, Sept. lathe following
companies filed their certificates Of in
corporation here yesterday afternoon:
The Kansas Gas and Oil Co. Of Jop-
lin, Mo- capital stock, 100000.
The Acme Electrical Co of Phila.
delphia; capital stock, 500,
Tho Pink Creek Oil Co. of Williams.
port, Pa. capital stock, $50. 900.
The Heath Standard Laundry Co. Of
New York City; capital stock, $50, COO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
AID FOR GALVESTON.


II. L. Evans q Co. Start Subscription List
and VIII Forward Money.
Contributions for the Galveston
sufferers will be gladly received by II.
L. Evans & Co., Eighth and Market
streets. They have started the list Of
contributions with s25, and all moneys
sent them will be promptly forwarded
to the relief committee at the stricken
city which IL headed by the mayor Of
Galveston.
Persons desiring to help this worthy
and pressing cause, should not delay
in sending in their donations nor
should they hesitate II they feel able
to give only small amounts. The
small as we'll as the large contribu-
tions will be aecepta Bile and useful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
9emfhs..

ELLIoTT--At wagSntown, Pa on September
Sth 1900, Isabel Infant daughter Of H. b. and
Sarah Elliott, aged Q months.
LoFMAN-on September 18th. 1900, Elizabeth B.
Lofinan, in her 18TH year.
MoLAUGHLIN-In this city. on September 18th.
1900 Edward, son OF William ]. and Ella
Mclaughlin, aged years and II months.
MoRRIsoE-In this city, on September 18th, 1900,
Joseph II. Morrison, In his slst year.
RAY-At her late residence, No 14l North Sixth
street. Reading, Pa, on September 9th, 1900.
Mrs Z. A. Ray, aged ~ years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
M'KlBBln Off FOR GALVESTON,
NE WILL TAKE CHARGE OF CITY.

Houston, Texas, Sept. l2.-Gen.
McKibbin, commanding the Depart
ment Of Texas, left today on the Gal
weston, Houston & Henderson for Texas
City, where he got skiff and went to
Galveston.
Gen. MoKibbin goes to Galveston
under orders from the War Department
to investigate the condition Of affaifs
and report.
1t is understood that be will take
charge of affairs there. He has already
taken charge of the Galveston, Houston
& Henderson, the only railroad in
operation TO the coast, and n rigid
decree against people going to Calves
ton has been issued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
STEAMER GIVEN UP FOR LOST.

Detroit, Mich, Sept. IA special
from St. Joseph, Mich, to the Even
ing News says;
The steamer Lawrence of the Peo-
Piles Transit Go. has been given up for
lost. She had so people on board.
Wreckage has been found north Of this
mort. y a.- --.l -l-- N n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
THE NEW, FISH COMMISSIONER.

Dssa-. Sept. 1a.-Gov. Tunnel this
morning commissioned J.. Thomas Lowe
Of Little Creek, Kent county, as fish
commissioner.
Mr.. Lowe formerly was treasurer of
this county, and some yeaIs ago was a
Representative in the General Assem-
bly,. }t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Philadelphia Pa Sept, 12.-Wheat, &c. higher;
No. Q Pennsylvania lnexport elevator, 7b14n75Izc;
No. AIRED spot In export elevator. "a l5a743zc.
Corn, firm; No. for local trade. &75fc.
Oats. steady; Nc. , whtte clipped. 25sza26c;
No. white do 26a2531<c.; No, 2 mixed, Csc.
Bran steady wiAter In bulk, sie.2hal7.oo; spring
BsstsS. sssssds Sn1e western creamery, aac;
Esgs. ilrfIi; frsah nearby, lsc: do Western, lsc;
do: Southwestern. 15c.; de. southern, l6c.
Refined SUGAR. unchanged. 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13

< David G. Williams Of Selbyyille, Sus-
sex county, was on motion of Robert Ii.
Richards 10 the United States Court
Tuesday, granted q discharge from
bankruptcy. 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13

Miss Ida Higgins has returned home
after 9 pleasant visit at her uncle's,
John Higgins, near Newport.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13

Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Parker of Milton
have returned from abroad, where they
went on their wedding trip.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-13
|TUATI0N GROWS WORSE
| WITH PROGRESS OF TIME.
6fugees From Virginia Point
n Tell Narrowing Stories.
klANCE IS ONLY IN DETAIL.
importation Across the Bay
Greatly Needed. Mn

lshty-three Bodies Had Been Buried at
rexas.City Up to TuesdayN
Two Hundred Corpses Have Deen Recov-
bred and Buried at Virginia Point.
The sun., 1900-03-06

opIectlye, wnlcn at last IS clearly out
lined as Pretoria. the relief of Mafeking
by n force from the south may be eX-
pected any day, Colonel Plumer's force,
ON the north, seeming incapable of ac-
complishing it.
The unexpected activity of the Cape
Dutch and the reported likelihood of
fighting between them and the Basutos,
aided by other tribes having a grudge
against the Beers, is regarded as rather
omnouS.
The only other untoward phase of the
military situation that the British critics
can discern is the enforced temporary in
activity of the Natal army, an instance
of which is contained in the dispatches
announcing that the flying column which
attempted to intercept the Boer retreat
only succeeded in driving the enemy far
ther north. General Whites men, ac-
cording to The Times correspondent at
Ladysmith, will require Q fortnight's re-
cuperation.
Among the wounded soldiers who have
! lust arrived at Southampton from Soutl
| Africa is Private O'Leaiy, whose case i
remarkable. He was shot in the heaf
| during the battle at Colenso. The buile
| lodged in his brain, rendering OLear!
speecllless, sightless and paralyzed. Iii
| life was despared of, hut Sir William
MacCormac. president Of the Royal Col
lcge of Surgeons, who was acting as Vol
untcer surgeon with the British army i
South Africa, removed a portion Of til
wounded mans brain, extracted the bu
lot. and O'Leary has since practically ft
covered his lost senses.
The sun., 1900-03-06

Pyle's Cycle Academy is not large
enough for the Wilmington Bicycle
Clubs fair. Last night was the opening
night and the crowd was so large that
one had to force one's way through.
Everything passed off successfully, how,
ever, and The large number present did
not debar anyone from enjoying them
selves.
During the entire evening Hyatps
Military Band furnished excellent
music, which apparently WAS thoroughly
enjoyed by choae present.
Tie bJoths tais year lool, unusually
pretty. Those Gho occupied them
seemed to take particular care 70 make
then ATTRACTIVE, and they received a
great deal of attention from the visitors,
Tie diamond shaped Oooth III the centre,
which is under the management of he
club, and Ross u Sous bootn, whichis on
the right as you enter, attracted more
attention than the others. Tie diamond
shaped booth was prettily decor te !
with the clubs coIors, orange and black,
and lighted by colored electric lights.
At the booth fancy articles were sold by
several young women, Ross & Sons dis.
play OF this years bicycles was very
elaborate. Beginning tonight two bi
cycles will be beRt running all the time
Last night an electrical sewing machine
was on exhibition and running. Each
4 night Ross < Son hold prize CRAVING