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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
BROADWAY NATIONAL or BOSTON
CainptroiIer OF Currency Has Decided to
Prnoued with the Liquidation.

CainptrolIer OF Currency Has Decided to
Prncsed with the Liquidation.
Washing ton, Jan. 8.-Tbe Comptroller
of the Currency has determined to pro-
coed with the liquidation of the Broad
way National Bank of Boston, under
receivership, as rapidly as possible. At
the request of Mr.. Curtis, cashier Of
the bank, three weeks time had been
given the bank in which to effect a
reorganization and reopen. but, owing
to the various complications, it has
been impossible to bring this about.
The comptroller has now directed that
the liquidation of the assets proceed
without further delay, and that a
dividend be paid to the creditors as
soon as possible. @
The following, is q. statement Of the
condition Of tho bank at the time of
closing, December 18th, 1899: Assets,
So, GA, 1911. 40; liabilities, S2,647, GIL. 40.
The temporary ieceiver, Daniel G.
Wing, expects TO collect enough, with
| the cash now on hand, to pay 50 per
cent dividend within the next 80 days,
or as soon rs claims are proved. He
will advertise at once tor creditors to
| call and prove their claims.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
MILFORD.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Milford, Jan. 4.-Milford Conclavs,
l.. o. H., has elected the following
officers: Archon, W. G. Abbott; Score
tary, w. q. Summons: Flnancier, j. S.
Bradley; Treasurer, G. W. Pleasanton /;
Provost. Charles Barker; Prelate, W. Il.
HOPKINS; Sentinel, George Reynolds.
The new officers Of Diamond State
Circle, b. of u, are; @. W., w. j.
Lane; G. J. A., j. W. Harper; G. f.,
il. s. Scott; H. H., Oscar Belts; H.
S. R., A. j. Ross; II. T., L. II. Ross
II. r., @. Macklin; W. d., J. T.
Coverdale; w. NJ, L. j. Ross.
Milford Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
has elected the following officers: @.
o., H. Wilkins; V. O., W. j. Lane; IA.
r. s., Lee Hirsch; Conductor, O. L..
Harrington: Warden, q. M. Marvel ;
1. S., A. W. Watson; @. S., V. O..
Hickman; Trustee, A. b. Houser
Representative, II. M. Holland; f. b.
A., L. H. Ross.
Ice six inches thick is being rut in
the M ilford icehouses.
Former Sheriff Tomlinson has bought
the Lewis Fox farm for 81, 300. and
Nehemiah Ingram has bought the
David Coverdale farm for 81, 200.
Burton Dickerson had an ankle
crushed a few days ago, while loading
piling.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

Bank clearances in 1899 broke all
records. According to Bradstreet's the
total at seventy eight cities of the
United States for December was
So, 800, 565, 3O4, total exceeded twice
previously during the year; but. out
side of New York, the December total
was exceeded only once, and thai in
October. The aggregate for the calen-
dar year was 500, 504, 1872, 656, an in.
crease of 90 per cent over 1898, of 63 per
cent over 1857 aud of 81 per cent over
1892, while the clearings were more than
double those Of 1894. or seventy -eighs
cities making comparison with 1888,
only eight showed decreases in 1883.
Every one of the cities showed an in
crease as compared with 1884, but
Thirteen showed DECREASES as compared
with 1893. The cities which reported
decreases last yenr were Omaha. Port
land, Ore. Lowell, New Bedford and
Lexington. The largest increases were
made in pittsburg, Seattle, New York,
Birmlngham, Salt Lake City, Spring
field, O.. Cleveland, PhiladeIphia,
Boston and Baltimore. The increases
at PittsbuIg and Birmingham denote
the extraordinary activity in the iron
trade.
r. q. Dun & Co. IS Review. in its
issue of today, says: "Failures in 1909
were 1893 In number, with liabilities
of S123, 1879, 679. The last days OF the
year added few to the number, and
some millions to the known liabilities
Of firms and banks which failed close
to the end, so that commercial defaults
reached 500, 879, $3.50, of which $50, 1872,
l6a were In manufacturing, s48. 1924, TIL
in trading and 81, 1852, 1854 in broker
age, promoting and other commercial
liabilities. Yet it remains true that the
failures of 1883 we're, in amount, smaller
than in any other year of the past
twenty five, excepting 1880 and 1881,
while the average of liabilities SIT. 90
per tirm-was smaller than in any pre-
vious year, and, most important test Of
all, the ratio of defaults to solvent pay
ments through clearing houses, o.
cents per 81, 900, is not only the smallest
ever known in any year, but smaller
than in any quarter, save one, the third
Of 1851. Most people IN business have
been SO occupied with the accounts
and the settlements of the past year
that little new business has yet been
done. No new tendency 10 manufac-
lures or in trading appears, and less
change than was anticipated in money
| markets. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
CELESTIALS IN A RAGE
Battles in Consequence Of The French
Chinese Boundary Dispute. i
ANTI-FORElGN DEMONSTRATIONS
Missions In Shantung Looted
and Destroyed.
CATHOLICS GOT FULL FORCE OF FURY

Victoria, B. O., Jan. b.--According
to news received from the Orient by
the steamer Queen Adelaide, the troops
routed, with o loss of 80 killed, in
battle with natives In the Province of
Qwang Tung, in Southern China,
where for some time there has been
trouble over the dispute of the French
Chinese boundary. In q fight about a
month before the last encounter, 100
Chinese were reported to have been
killed. Because of this attack, the
French shelled q village, took
Chinese warship and held the taotan
of the district prisoner for some time.
Soon after this affair, Marshal Su
arrived at Kwang Chow Bay, bearing
orders to uphold the Chinese rights.
The story of the last battle is trans
lated from the Chun Ngoi San Pc by
the Hongkong Daily Press. The native
paper says it has received news from
it's Canton correspondent that battle
took place on the Chinese side on
November 10th and 18th. The French
were moving forward, seemingly on
reconnaissance, when the natives were
en- ,ountered. On sighting the French,
the natives moved forward and gave
retire and, seeing their advantage, the
natives continued to press forward,
with the result that the French fled,
routed by the Chinese, who pursued
them for great distance. The French
loss was given as 30 killed. The ma
jority were killed in the action,
although some who were left wounded
| on the field we're dispatched by the
| victor icus Chinese. The native loss
was not given. On hearing Of the
affair. the viceroy of the province dis
patched three Chinese gunboats with
1000 Of the imperial troops, under the
command of a military officer named
| Ny Fun Tin, to restore order.
There have boon great anti-foreign
demonstrations in Shantung. A num-
Der of missions have been looted and
destroyed, many Of them being in con-
nection with the American Mission
Board. Some of the priests and mis-
| pitched battle with imperial troops
| sent against them, over 100 rebels were
slain. Among the Christians who first
suffered at the hands OF the rebels,
were 10 families connected with the
4 American Mission Board at Tung
Tehang, near Thsu. Their houses were
4 looted, and they were robbed of
property to the value Of 1900 taels.
Four families of the American Presby-
terian Mission were also robbed, and
their homes were destroyed. Upon the
Catholics, the natives gave full force
to their fury. A number were killed.
200 families were robbed, and many
houses and chapels were burned.
Another outbreak is reported, where
priest was murdered with great
brutality. His head was severed from
the body, and suspended from the top
of tree. Six other Catholics were
also murdered. The missionaries OF
10th denominations have applied to
their consuls for protection.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
ppNINs YEA PARAGRAPHS.

Wilfred Bateman of Easton has been
appointed secretary of State for Mary
land.
Capt. George W. Williams of Cecil
county has been appointed folder in
the Maryland Legislature.
j. Edward Walters, Jr., has been
appointed magistrate for the Third
district Of Wicomico county.
Burglars made an unsuccessful at
tempt to blow open the safe IN the office
of tho Milligton -four mills Saturday
night.
Cards have been issued for the
wedding of O. 4. Kelley and Miss
Minta i. Todd. which will take place
at Fowlirg Greek January 18th.
The Rev. o. Fl. Murphy, ID. D.,
formerly of Crisfield, has accepted an
invitation to become rector of st.
Paul's Church, Prince George county.
The Susquehanna River is fllod with
mush ice to depth of from III inches
to three feet, and indications point to
gorge of unusual magnitude in the
spring.
Gov. Lowndes has pnrdoned Vaughn
Harvey and Wilson Biodle of North
east, who were sentenced to years
Imprisonment for assaulting John
Rogers.
The widow of David Mcdonald, a
Cecil county engineer who was killed
in wreck at Chester Heights, has
sued the Pennsylvania Railroad Go. for
$4,000 damages.
fredericksburg Methodist Episcopal
Church has elected Silas Sparklin lay
delegate to the next annual session Of
the Wilmington Conference, and W. H.
Alberger alternate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

The calendar Of Grace Methodist
Episcopal Church Sunday conveyed
to the congregation the information that I
eIty. The debt &c committee 91, which l com n
Lore, John s. MuIlin, Jr. Job Fl.
jackson and William NJ. Field reported ted
that subscriptions aggregating SD, sT3
had been received TO be applied 10 the
payment of the floating debt of the
church, amounting to $4,000. and the
mortgage debt OF the parsonage, amount
ing to Sc, 600, showing surplus in sub
scriptions Of ss7a available for shrink
ages. The pastor, The Rev. Henry
Baker, ID. D., congratulated the con-
gregation ON the successful effort.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
GERMAN STEAMER ELLA LOST.
She Fonndered at Sea Last saturday--AH
Aboard We're saved.


New York, Jan. 8-The British steamer
Georgian, which arrived this morning
from London, rescued at sen, on Janu-
airy 9th, Capt. Stango and the crew Of
30 men, also the captains wife, two
children and MUSE, of the German
steamer Ella, which foundered at sea
the same. date, while ON the voyage.
from Perth Amboy to Halifax. n
The Georgian sighted the Ella at 8
p. m. on January 9th, in latitude Abs,
longitude 64.03, the German steamer
being water-logged and with heavy
list to the starboard. The sea was
too rough to permit Of the removal Of
those on board the Ella Until the fol-
lowing morning, when tho Georgian's
lifeboat was launched, and sent to the
assistance Of the disabled steamer, and
brought off all on board Of her, three
dangerous trips being made. Capt
Stango's' children were transferred to
the Georgian's lifeboat securely
strapped to the backs of sailors, who
thon sprang into the soa to be. picked
up by the rescuers. All hands were
almost completely exhausted on reach
ing tho Georgian's deck. Capt. Stango,
who was thrown down by, a heavy sea
on the bridge Of the Ella, was severely
injured about the head. At II a. M,
all hands being safely transferred, the
Georgian proceeded on her course. At
this time, the Ella was fast settling in
the water, and shortly before noon was
seen to sink, bow first,
On January LIST, the Ella ran into a
heavy northwest gale, which gradually
increased to hurricane, accompanied
by tremendous seas, which swept over
the vessel, causing her to roll and
plunge violently. At II p., m, the
cargo shifted, and the vessel was thrown
on her beam ends. The crew we're set
at work to trim the cargo, in order to
| right the vessel, but, owing tn the
heavy sea and the 'plunging Of the
vessel, they were compelled to abandon
their efforts. The Ella then became
unmanageable. with her decks at, an
angle Of 40 degrees, the, sea breaking
over her fore and oft constantly. Al
8 p. IN. on Friday, a steamer was
sighted, distress signals were burned,
which attracted her attention, and soor
the Georgian was close alongside, ant
remained by until the work Of rescue
was accomplished. .sg..,4. ~
4 The Ella SAILED fiom Perth Amboy
on December Both, under charter to the
Munson Line, with 1,600 tons of coal
for Halifax, N. S. She was a stee
vessel, built at Newcastle, Eng, il
1888, and was formerly named Abydos
She registered 2,117 tons gross an6
1,34O tons net. Her hailing port wa
| Apenrade, Germany, where she wa
owned by M. Jobson. She has been fo
some time under charter to the Muhsol
\ Line, in the fruit trade with the Yves
| Indies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. of the State of Delaware had its
annual meeting Monday, at which, Will
liam r. Cochran was elected manager
for one year, and William H. swift,
Wilson H.. Lavender, r. Hiram r.
Burton. Manlove Hayes and Andrew
S. Eliason we're elected managers fol
three years. According to the annual
statement, the value of live policies
issued by the company is 50, 1863, 9s4.
The amount received from members for
annual payments was s37, e3B. 80 and the
amount received for interest non in
yestment was 80, 657. 81. The company
paid $50, 279!95 for losses by FIRE: salary
and expense items aggregated 80, l35 70
and interest on balances paid members,
ss,319.35. The net gains for the year
were S562.41.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
rRIBUrE no ~ Il. HARLAN.
Journai of Educat,on SPEAKS OF His wori
5 In wilmIDEron Public schools.

5 In WILMINGTON Public schools.
The journal of Education, of which
{Dr. A. e. Winship is editor, says of
Superintendent David w. Harlan Of the
public schools Of this city:
Sin no one respect did the anniyer
8sary Journal cause the editor so much
5regret as In the case of the omission to
sspeak Of Superintendent David w.
Harlan of Wilmington. This was all
THE more disappointing because special
preparation had been made to honor
him in that connection. Wilmington
MAS had no other superintendent. On
January LIST, 1871, Mr.. Harlan was
Aelected superintendent. In these years
,the pupils have increased more than
- 30 per cent, and the Is school houses
have increased to 20, and in point Of
equipment have improved several hun,
Wired per cent. Mr.. Harlan has been q
H3nost efficient leader. No man ever gave
ahimself to the work Of the schools more
j3deSotedly or conscientiously; no man
MAS kept better informed upon the best
Thought in the educational world. The
city has first-ol training school for
5teaohers, free text books, manual train
Ming, sewing and cooking, in addition to
Imusic and drawing. Pfehaps there Is
ono better evidence of the patience and
E5skill of Mr.. Harlan than is seen in the
fact that while the iIcrease in pupils
4 is $50 per cent, the increase in teachers
in 223 per cent. This shows how snc-
y oessfully he has secured better in
II struction for the children. No mans
y influence in a community need be more
delightful than is that Of Mr.. Harlan's
Officials, parents, teachers and children
4 appreciate his beneficial educationa
\ leadership @
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
nrownson .Linrarr A..oc,a,,on.

The following officers have been
elected by the Brownson Library Asso-
citation for the next six months: Chap
lain, the Right Rev, ]. 2. Monaghan /;
President, William j. Baeley Vice
President, Thomas Roach; Financial
Secretary, Francis Conner; Recording
Secretary, Thomas Nelly; Correspond
ing Secretary, George w. Corrigan ;
Treasurer, Edward \. McNulty; Lii
brarian, John j. O'Connor; Assistant
Librarians, John Noon and James
Newell; Directors, James Corrigan,
Edward Mooney and Dennis Sheridan
Messenger, James Corcoran. A COM
mittee was appointed to solicit funds
for defraying the debts of the assooia-
tion and good start was made in this
Work, 1925 being collected at the meet
ing. january 18th, the l4th anniver.
sary of the association. reunion Of
the old members will be held. 1t is
desired that all old members be present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

Officers of America Lodge, A. 0. U.
W., were installed Friday evening by
Grand Master Workman Frank 2.
Lackey and staff. These were installed !:
Past Master Workman, DR.. Henry W.
Briggs; Master. Workman, w. X.
Collins; Foreman, Charles M. Baird (;
Over seer, Robert ID. Kemp; Guide,
f. q. Sawdon; Inside Waterman,
Lewis ii. Coke, Jr. Outside Watch
man, DIR. T. O.. Taylor; Recorder,
Frank d. Lackey; Receiver, A. b.
Marks Finanoier, J.W. Lawson, Jr.,
Trustee, j. A. Ewes. Speeches were
made by grand lodge officers, by ". e..
Stimmel and members of America
Lodge, and following the meeting a
spread was given.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

Mrs. Alexander Maxwell has ex-
changed hotel property Mt FELTON, for
the John W. Voshell farm, near Mac
donough.
The wedding of Andrew J. Lynch
and Miss Catherine Williamson, the
former of Georgetown,, will take place
at Yadkin College, N. G., January
18th.
Register Causey of Sussex county has
granted letters of administration on the
estate of Stephen H. johnson to Mary
johnson; also, letters of administration
on the estate of Sarah A. Lynch TO
John M. Lynch.
Lewes held its town election Satur-
day. The following officers were elected
Mayor, DR.. James T. Thompson; Trea-
surer, d. W. Brereton; Assessor, W.
L. Chambers; Auditors, William I.
Thompson, Robert Arnell and William
r. Manning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

The annual meeting of the Fame Fire
Co. was held Friday night and the fol-
lowing officers wera elected !: President,
r. T.. Brand Vice. President, William
Deputy; Secretary, William j. Lutz ;
Treasurer, -. j. Kopp; Trustees, j. j.
Kopp and, E. Hare; Auditing Com
mittee. Louis Scheu, J. J. Carr,
William Quinn; Investigating Commit
tee, j. Niedermaier, Harry Crouch, L.
Hare; Directors, fer. six months. W.
J, Lutz, j. ]. Carr, William King,
Louis Schep, William Crouch, George
Crockett. Harry Kopp. II ss +, I'll
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

The following officers elect of En-
campment No. "a, Union Veteran
Legion, were installed Friday evening
W. A. Riley, Colonel Philip E. Lay
man, Lieutenant Colonel; John r.
Richardson, Major; Charles A. Fostor.
Chaplain; Israel Sullivan, Sergeant
j. L. French, Officer Of the Day; John
Brear, Officer of the Guard; Lewis q.
Grubb, Quartermaster w. v. Tux
bury, William Crea, John P. Donahoe,
Trustees; Lewis G. Wilcox. Adiutant
Alexander Mason, Sergeant Major
Charles W. Solloway, Quartermaster-
Sergeant; Horatio Cornell, Bugler.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served and pleasant social time en-
joyed. SA ey
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

If troubled with cough or cold, break 1t
un at once. A few doses Of Hale's Honey
|of Horehound and Tar will suffice in the
|begippirg but an affection of this kind is
4 like a. fire, the longer it is allowed to rage
unchecked, the more time it takes to extin.
\ guish it. AT any stage of the complaint,
however, short Of confirmed consumption,
Sthispowerfnl and wholesome remedy per-
EFFECT o cure Sold by all druggists at % and
10 cents and 81. Great saving to buy large
'|size. ~
n Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
Nuiuuta 20 ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11
7Ys0N DIsoHARG ED
Maryland Man Had Settled Cfviiy suit and
RequisitIon Was Not Required.


Reputation Was Not Required.
Aaron Ii. Tyson appeared before
Chief Justice Lore at the Court House
Monday, having been held under $1,000
bail for a hearing, pending the issuance
Of requisition papers to have him given
into the custody Of the authorities of
Queen Anne's county, Nd. Tyson was
charged with having obtained goods
under false pretences and had been in
dioted by the grand jury OF Queen
Anne's county. The trouble was over
q cattle transaction with r. B. Downes,
and the amount involved was s675. 40.
When Tyson appeared before Judge
Lore Monday he was repi esented
by William I. LYMAN. Deputy At
torney General Peter +. Cooper, Jr.,
appeared for the State. Downes was
also present. Tyson had settled the
oivil'suit which had been brought, and
under all the circumstances it was
agreed that it was proper not tc issue a
requisition in the criminal suit and he
was discharged by consent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

. = I..I - s
a The High School commencement for
He year 1900 will commemorate the
9th anniversary OF the High School,
BIZ in the year 1876 the first class to
eceive the diploma of the Board Of
Public Education went forth I'd, battle
kith the world, as the valedictorian
light say. In 1875; IL young people
ERE graduated; in 1900, the class will
number in the neighborhood of 10 and
81 i'll be one of the largest to leave the
3chool. In order to make the celebra-
ion one befitting the occasion, Prifci-
bal A. ii. Berlin has already begun to
Ian for 1t. although the commence,
hent will not, be held until latetin
une. BY taking time by the forelook,
be hopes TO arrange for most delight
3ul oommenoration. M
a With tie class of 1900, the number Of
Graduates from the High School departs
3hent will reach more than 1000,
n lmost an army, as Principal Berlin
bald In addressing the school at its
weekly exercises Monday. With
the cooperation of she graduating GLASS
yend other classes of the school, Of the
Nigh School committee and the Board
<bf Education, and of the A lunnni and
Ia lumn@ Associations of the school, the
should be q grand success.
<It Is Principal Beilin's plan to have
xthe decorations, and the singing and
&the speeches ut the commencement all in
6accord with the spirit Of a happysan-
Hniversary. q "a ,.5, IN
AS this will be the, anniversary of the
9class of 1875, it ~ worth while'to note
kthe composition of that first class to
lesve ,the institution Ii comprised:
n Harry Hagany Billany, John New.
cherry Carswell, Lilburne d Chandler,
SCharles Adam Hickman, Clarence Cart
Wright jackson, Richard Henry Keenan,,
&John Daniel Kurtz, Joseph Haines
4 Marshall, John Robinson Moore, James
Harmer Rile and William Levi Scott.
u Sallie @. Bye, Lizzie Cook, Ida O.
n Deyou, Annie p. Nichols, Ida Perkins,
%Annie Raudnitsky and Eva Wollaston.
Mr.. Billany has heen city auditor,
n and 10 at present assistant postmaster.
4 Mr. Carswell is teller in the Farmers
4 Bank. MIR. Chandler is member o.
& the bar of New Castle county. Mr.,
= Kurtz is n musician. MIR. Moore Is I
member of the firm OF j. II. Moore
100, brokers. MIR. Marshall removed
some years ago to California and j!
Thought to be residing there now. Mr.
4 Rifle is physician. Mr.. Scott is con
neoted with the clearinghouse of SCOT
Il Co. Messrs. jackson, Hickman ant
= Keenan,, are dead. The last named wa
a Catholic priest.
N Now as to the girl graduates Mis-
N Bye is principal Of public school No
N IL Miss Cook is teacher in Schoo
NJ No. "a. Miss Raudnitsky is teaohe
N in School Nod, The other four ar
Nudge j. Frank Ball. Miss Devon 1
MIS-. Martin Alpers Ct Brooklyn, n. \
Miss Nichols is Mrs. benjamin Down
ward. Miss Wollaston is Mrs. Georg
N q. Lobdeli.
y So it will be seen that the class q
VI 10 has made, vers praiseworth
X4record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

President William Lawton Of the
BOARD of Trade hos appointed GeoI ge
Nv. Bush, Patrick Neary, William +.
Bancroft, A. s. Reed and n. b. Bell
Ethe committee to consider the city
'charter, bill, He has appointed Alvin
r. Morrison and w. De w Dimmock
Ito be delegates to the meeting OF the
National Hoard Of Trade which. will
open in Washington OH January sd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-11

Lieut.. Col. q. M Stevenson of the
First Delaware Regiment left Satur-
day for Porto Rico, having been ap-
pointed to a position in the quai ter
naster's department of the United
States army under Capt w. 9. Il.
Colquhoun.