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Evening journal., 1900-06-02
$4,000 RUSSIAN TROOPS
and TWENTY-THREE WARSHIPS
MENACE CHINES EXISTENCE
Russia Has PrepOnderance Of Both Men and Ships.
Foreign Troops Sent to Guard Legations Are
Received FaVOrabIy in Peking
CAPTAIN JACOBS
FOR REPUBLIC
Frederick Man to be The
Big Steamers Future
Commander

Frederica, June Ia surprise to the
majority Of citizens was the resigna-
tion of Captain Jacobs in command Of
the steamer Frederica. He has accept
ed a more remunerative position on
the steamer Republic Captain Nathan
Maxson, the pilot, has been advanced
to the position of captain, and Joshua
Lewis, the mate, will take Mr. Maxson' 3
place as pilot Captain Jacobs eff
cheney as a captain Is well-known, and
it is a source of regret to his friends
here that he has chosen to leave.
The contents of the will of the late
Joshua Tolbert We're made known to
the public this week. He left a house
and a lot, which was his place of resi-
dence on Front street. to Mrs. Luther
Rash. Mr. Tolbert made his home
with Mr.. and Mrs Rash for several
years prior to his death. As a reward
for their kindness to him in his declin-
ing years he willed them this property.
His farm is to be sold. his debts paid
and what remains to be divided be-
tween his friends. James B. Anderson
and his granddaughter, Miss Lizzie
Tolbert, of New York. who is his near
est relative. His wife. Mrs. Elizabeth
Tolbert, is an inmate of Farnhurst and
has enough money of her own to amply
provide her wants.
Miss Alice Greer has returned from
a visit to Philadelphia, Wilmington
and other places.
Miss Meta Russell has returned from
a visit to Philadelphia.
Arthur Melvin is home for a visit to
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. t. Melvin.
Charles Sheppard is a Frederica vlsi-
tor.
John Goodwin went to Wilmington
Monday to work.
Mrs. Argo is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Luther Rash.
Pauline Hudson, the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Hudson. IS re-
covering from a severe attack Of pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Laura Frazier has returned
from a visit to Philadelphia friends.
Mrs. Francis Sipple, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joshua Minner.
Edward Nickers is very III at this
writing, and but little hope is enter
tanned for his recovery.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

out that il would be impossible to get
the necessary presses for the armor
plate factory under two years. as they
had to be made on special order, and
he added that it now was impossible
to make a contract f'r an engine OF
1000 horse power to be delivered un-
der a year and a half.
"How does it happen" inquired Mr..
Tillman, that several steel mills have
recently been shut down, If that be
true?"
THE same man who said he could
manufacture steel armor plato at $3.50
per ton" retorted Mr.. Hanna, CLOSED
down the steel mills to influence the
stock market"
"That is the way with men when
they become millionaires through the
medium Of trusts" returned Mr.. Till
man, caustically. "They all become
liars and thieves"
well" replied Mr. Hanna, calmly,
'I hope the senator does not mean
quite that"
"Oh," said Mr.. Tillman, II made the
remark only as q general proposition.
Mr.. Hanna was then proceeding with
his discussion of the manufacture OF
armor plate. carrying his description
from the ore mines to the completed
ship. when he was interrupted by Mr..
Allen (Neb.).
"Is the senator interested In the
manufacture of armor platter
"I am not" emphatically replied Mr..
Hanna.
HAS the senator ever manufactured
armor plate?" pursued Mr.. Allen.
mo"
"None but political armor plate,
suggested Mr. Allen. sarcastically.
"None but political armor plate" re-
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
DEATHS NOT
REPORTED
Failure Causes Trouble to
Attorneys and Recorder
Of Deeds

More than half of the information
sought by various inQuirers of Recorder
of Deeds Clark at the Court House can
not be furnished because of the neg
ligence of physicians. undortakers and
corOners to make complete returns. as
required by law. OF all deaths and
births. The ministers who report the
marriages for this county are careful
in making returns.
One-third of the deaths and births
are never recorded because they are
not reported. In many cases the certif-
Gates, which are furnished to all the
proper officers in the county by the
fecorder OF deeds. are not properly
filled in. and in many cases much Of
the information that should be given Is
omitted
The law requires that in case OF a
death the name, age. color. nation or
state, If of foreign birth. how long in
the United States. residence. Occupa-
ton, single, married or widowed. sex
name and nation of parents. cause Of
death and complications. date of DEATH
should appear ON the certificate
In three-fourths of the certificates
returned the occupation is omitted, in
almost all IF of foreign birth, how long
in the United States" is left out. Many
certificates do not show whether person
is single, married or widowed, and
many others name and nation or par
ents is omitted. Those neglects coup
led with the omission i'm many certifi-
Gates of the dates of death. are annoy
ing to the recorder of deeds and to the
attorneys who examine the records for
data to complete Information on var
iOus documents.
The law on the subject of returning
these certificates is given i'm extracts
from the sections governing the duties
of the various professional men who
should make returns:
Under Laws OF Delaware. Volume 16,
Chapter 3S1. sections 4. and s the
duties are Of "a physician present at
the birth of any child" OF every
clergyman, magistrate. and
clerk or keeper of the records of any
religious society, by or before whom
any marriage or marriages may be sol
emnized. or contracted" of every 'phy-
sician or of the coroner" to make faith
ful returns of the same every three
months to the recorder of deeds on the
forms furnished by the latter.
Aud section 9 provides the penalty
as follows: If a physician, or coroner,
or (undertaker). or magistrate or mid
wife, or register of deaths, or clergy
man, or clerk of any society by or be-
fore which marriages may be solemn
lied. shall neglect or refuse to comply
with the duties imposed on such person
by the preceding sections Of this act,
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
SUDDEN DEATH Oh
DIR. SHAKESPEARE
Heart Disease Kills a
Famous Peninsula Born
Physician

Philadelphia, June 2.-Dr. Edward o.
Shakespeare succumbed suddenly to
heart failure at the Hotel Walton yes
terday. He left his country residence
at Rosemont on Thursday preparatory
TO installing his family at their At
lantic City cottage, from where he
planned to 90 TO England on June 21
on a health tour.
Though suffering from heart affec-
tion for some time. and under treat
mcnt, he had improved to an extent
that seemed to warrant the contem-
plated trip. He summoned n barber
Just as Mrs. Shakespeare left his room
for brief outing. The barber and the
wife passed each other on the elevator.
So rapid was the death summons tht
when the barber entered the room Or.
Shakespeare was dead, lying across the
bed as II In sleep. Manager Sweat was
quickly summoned and two physicians
came, who pronounced him dead
HIS FINE RECORD.
Or. Shakespeare was born in Iron Hin.
Md, May 10, 1876. He was educated
at the Classical Academy. Dover. then
went 20 Dickinson College. at Carlisle.
graduating there in 1867. and from the
medical department OF the University
OF Pennsylvania in 1869 He was "A
deep student, much devoted 10 pathol-
ogy and bacteriology. In 1874 he em-
barkcd In this city as an eye specialist
and soon won fame and large fortune
He was q member Of the Delaware
State Medical Society, the Philadelphia
County Medical Society. ex-president
of the Philadelphia Pathological So
ciety. fellow OF the College of
Physicians OF Philadelphia and the
American Medical Association. lie
served as secretary of the Senate ol
Delaware in 1878, was division inspec
tor Of the Pennsylvania Nationa
Guard for eight years, and adiutan
of the military rifle team representing
the National Guard Of America.
COMMISSIONED BY CLEVELAND
In 1885 he was commissioned by
President Cleveland TO investigate IN,
causes and conditions under which
Asiatic cholera thrives in Europe and
India.
In August. 1898, Or. Shakespeare
during the war with Spain, was ap-
pointed brigade surgeon, with the rank
OF major Oh volunteers, and at the time
OF his death the deceased was engaged
as a member Of a commission attached
to the Office of the surgeon-general al
Washington to investigate the causes
OF typhoid fever in the United States
Army. He married Mary Louise, daugh.
ter of the late Matthew Baird and she
and two minor sons survive him.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
Whereabouts Of President Kruger
Seemingly Puzzles The British
Who Want Him
DOERS RE-ENTER FREE STATE
General Butler Moving Slowly Against
The BOcr FIankS Beers
FIOg Natives

London. June 2.-Lord Roberts con-
tlnues silent regarding Pretoria, prob
ably because he cannot wire Of events
from his own knowledge. Lourenzo
Marques, where all the news from the
Boer side Is re-handled. cables that
communication with Pretoria is now
suspended.
Some messages by courier have
reached LOurenzo Marques. but none
OF later date than Wednesday. These
assert that the burghers are in a state
OF panic and that Pretoria is being
controlled by vigilance committee.
Lourenzo Marques again sends the re-
port that President Kruger has been
rapturcd.
The news blank gives rise to a sus-
piclon that the citizens committee at
Pretoria may not have been able to
carry out their plans for securing the
peaceful entry Of Lord Roberts and
sparing the city the horror OF a siege.
The peace party appeared to be in
the ascendant, and as soon as President
Kruger and his cabinet left Pretoria
to organize a new capital the citizens
committee persuaded the commandants
OF the forts to withdraw some OF tho
troops from the deienses perhaps with
the view of keeping order In the town.
II messengers were sent TO the British.
or II the British. being two hours
march from Pretoria on Wednesday,
entered Il then or at any time prior TO
Friday noon Lord Roberts would GER
tainly have telegraphed this fact.
Hence It looks as though there was
Boer force between Pretoria and Jo-
hannesburg.
These soldiers. treking back to-
wards Pretoria, some Of them fresh
from the fight with Gen. Ian Hamilton,
would have brought a new element
into the situation. and would probably
overrule the peace committee, taking
the direction of affairs out of their
hands. If this has happened the Brit
ish may as the Daily Chronicle says.
see some "hard lighting before the
British flag flies over Pretoria, for II
the Beers held only three forts stand
ing close together on the hills south Of
the town they would be in a position to
stand a siege.
The Beers. according to a special
dispatch from Lourenzo Marques, have
re-entered the northeastern territory
of the Free State and are engaged with
the British near Ventersburg and Har-
rismith.
II is reported from Amsterdam that
CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
ST. LOUIS STRIKERS OBDURATE:
GLASS WORKERS SATISFIED
Citizens Committee Unable to Effect an Agreement of
Modification Of Demands Made Glass Wage Set
Element Goes Into Effect on September

Indianapolis, June 2.-Charles Bry-
ant. Of the Window Glass Workers
national wage committee, returned to
his home in Anderson, Ind, yesterday
from Pittsburg, and announced that
the blowers and gatherers' wage scale
for the season of 10000 was signed
in Pittsburg Thursday night. 1t will
affect about 20 per cent of the win
dow glass workers in the United States,
and will go into effect Sept / next, re-
naming in force until June 80, 1901
The American Window Glass company
guarantees at least seven months
work, with the privilege of extending
the fire to ten months. The workmen
accept a decrease of IL per cent in the
wages paid this fire. Heretofore the
snappers, who have been paid by the
gatherers and blowers. receiving about
13 per cent of their wages. will be paid
by the manufacturers, which means
a gain of from 2 to 8 per cent to the
blowers and gatherers.
The American company agrees TO
start all its factories Sept. 1. 1t will
also operate the factories at Syracuse,
N. Y, and Bridgeton, n J. These
factories have been idle all the season,
but will be opened at the first of next
season.
The present fire, which was to close
June Is. has been extended to June 80
This is the first time the new scale
has been signed before the old fire was
out.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
Government Order Concern
Ing Boxers Regarded
as InSincere
UNITED ACTION is URGED
TSung-lfiamcn Has ApOlOgized 10
The Russians and French for
Interference on Wednesday

Shanghai, June 2.-Twenty-three
warships are now at TalSu, nine Rus
sian, three British. three German,
three French, two American, two Jap
anese and one Italian.
In addition to their crews the Rus
SLAMS have on board their warships
1000 troops from Port Arthur, with
field equipment, while $4,000 Russian
troops are held in readiness at Port
Arthur.
A Pekin dispatch says: "The gov
ernment gave every facility for the
arrival of the foreign guards The
streets were orderly. The Russians, as
well as the French, were forbidden to
land Wednesday, but the tsung-li-ya-
men has apologized, explaining the
mistake"
The correspondent Of the London
Standard at Tien Tsin telegraphs that
paper as follows: LAS a sample OF
the Chinese governments treatment
of the Boxers 1 give the text of a Sc
cret order sent to Governor Yuan, in
Shang Tung: In reply to the gov
ernor of Shan Tung, who reports that
he has found 1t necessary to repress
the patriotic Boxer society with a
strong and heavy hand. we remark
that it cannot be expected that such
simple people can know that they have
done anything amiss. If strong
hand is manifest, will there not be
a permanent grudge against the gov.
ernor? We assure the governor that
II future trouble arises, he himself
must bear the consequences. Let the
good people be dealt with in a merci-
full and generous way. to the benefit Of
ALL"
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

st. Louis, June 2.-There will be no
modification of the strikers proposal
of settlement sent to the citizens COM
mittee Thursday. The recommends
tions of the citizens committee that
the proposal be modified to include the
acceptance by the union of a partial
reinstatement of the strikers have been
rejected.
G. Cramer, secretary Of the citizens
committee, said today: 1.-The company
cannot reinstate all the strikers be-
cause many of the positions on the
road have been filled by men hired
since the strike. II the strikers will
agree to go back to work If all the men
for whom there are places are rein
stated, preference being given to the
older men, an agreement can be reach
ed"
President Whitaker will submit 10
the committee today the number of
men the company can reinstate.
Ex-Governor W. ]. Stone has pre-
pared the answer of the street railway
union to the injunction proceedings in
stituted in the federal court. The de-
PENDANTS say a writ Of Injunction
should not be issued against them for
the reason that they deny each and
every allegation in the bills charged
The answer further declares that no
act of congress authorizes any action
by the United States against persons
with whom it has no contractual rela-
tions to enjoin the obstructing or re-
tarding of the mails, and the court has
no power to enjoin a mere threatened
offense against the penal laws Of the
United States.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

Washington, June 2.-The senatorial
debate yesterday was as caustic and as
warm as the weather outdoors. At
times the exchanges between senators
bordered on personalities. Much Of
the discussion was OF a political ma
ture, although in themselves the ques-
tions involved were not essentially pO-
litical. Soon after the senate convened
a memorial was presented from the
people of California asking that the
government provide some relief for the
starving people Of India. Mr.. Hale, of
Maine, with this as a text, severely
arraigned Great Britain for expending
hundreds of millions of dollars in
crushing liberty and freedom in South
Africa, instead OF caring for the help
less and dying people of England's
chief colony. Mr. Aldrich, of Rhode
Island, charged Mr.. Hale with maxi
ing political speeches on irrevelant
matters, and little later, when Mr..
Hale reported a further disagreement
on the naval appropriation bill, an ex-
citing discussion arose over the armor
plate question.
A sharp political twist was given to
the debate by a speech which Mr.. Han
ma. of Ohio. delivered in favor of leav-
ing the whole matter in the hands OF
the senate conferrees and Of conferring
discretionary powers upon the secre-
tary of the navy, in accordance with
the house proposition. He became in
volved in a controversy with Mr.. Till
man. Of South Carolina, and Mr.. Allen
of Nebraska over the government
ability to manufacture armor satisfac-
torily, in the course of which the
sparks flew to the intense interest OF
the auditors.
During the debate Mr. Hanna pointed
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL SUCCESS
EpwOrth Choir Sings at Delightful Affair
in Port Penn
speclal Do the EvenIng Journal.

Port Penn. June 2.-rhe festival and
entertainment given under the auspices
of the M. 70. Church proved to be a
graad success, both socially and finan-
cially. Epworth Church choir, OF Will
mington, arrived on a tug about 7.3O
o'clock, accompanied by about thirty OF
their friends.
The music rendered by the choir
composed OF about thirty voices, was
very fine.
Rev. Il. b. Short, pastor of Epworth
Church, sang two very pretty solos
which were greeted with hearty ap-
plause
The cannery Is fine place for such
entertainments. and presented fine
appearance with its decorations Of Ian
terms. flowers and tastefully set re-
freshment tables. At q late hour the
visitors started on their hoineward
trip. haTing thoroughly enjoyed tn,
hospitality of our town.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
LORD ROBERTS is SILENT
REGARDING PRETORIA'S FALL
PRICE ON MuROERER'S HEAD
Chester County Will Give $500 for De-
lection Of Stella MOrriSOn'S SLAYER

West Chester June 2-The county
commissioners offer a reward of $500
for the arerst and conviction OF the
murderer OF Stella Morrison. IL is be-
lieved this action will bear good fruit.
as the authorities feel that there are
persons In the neighborhood who have
some knowledge of the crime. but have
been holding back for want OF financial
inducement to tell all they know.
Now that a reward has been offered
IL is the general impression light will
be shed on the crime shortly.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
HANNA IN CAUSTIC DEBATE:
ANTITRUST AMENDMENT LOST

torted Mr.. Hanna. turning squarely to
Mr. Allen. And have found that
pretty invulnerahle.
Mr. Teller. of Colorado, ard Mr.. Pet
tigrew, of South Dakota, also replied
TO A-r Hanna. speaking in a political
vein. The bill was finally returned TO
conference.
Seventy-nine private pension bills
were passed and also tho military acad-
envy appropriation bill. The military
academy bill carries amendments maxi
ing General Miles and all future com
manders of the army lieutenant gem
erals and General Corbin a major gen
eral.
The house. after a lively debate ex-
tending over two days defeated the
joint resolution proposing a consti-
tutional amendment empowering con-
gress to regulate trusts. II requires
a two-thirds vote under the constitu-
tion to adopt an amendment to the
constitution The vote stood: Yeas,
154; nays, 131. The affirmative vote,
therefore, was 3S short Of the requisite
two-thirds. Five Democrats, Messrs.
Campbell OF Montana, Naphen of
Massachusetts. Scudder OF New York.
Sibley OF Pennsylvania and Thayer OF
Massachusetts, and one silverite. Mr..
Newlands OF Nevada, voted with the
Republicans for the resolution and
two Republicans, Mr.. Loud OF Cali
fornia and Mccall OF Massachusetts,,
with the Democrats against IL. These
were the only breaks from party lines
The Populists voted solidly against the
resolution.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

he shall be fined not less than five
nor more than ten dollars for each and
every case so neglected or refused; to
be recovered before any justice OF the
peace of the county in which said de-
linquent resides the One-half thereof
TO the use of the state and the other
half thereof to the person who shall
sue for the same.
By these extracts it is shown that in
case Of neglect any person may inform
on the person whose duty 1t was to
make and return a certificate.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

fully planned and deliberately laid
out
OFFICERS HOLD A CONSULTATION
The officers of the law held a con-
sultation and decided to follow the
lynchers, but il having been announced
by the leaders that it would not be we'll
for anyone to interfere with their
movements they had little hope Of be-
ing able to save Affords neck If the
mob had decided upon hanging.
The fact that they carried the rope
with them into the woods would indi-
cate that such was their intention.
The pursuers had not returned to
town at a comparatively late hour this
morning. and it is not known here
whether the plans Of the lynchers had
been carried out or not.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
To Hold Meetings in New Castle

Beginning tomorrow the Christian
and Missionary Alliance will open d
tent meeting in New Castle On the lot
in Third street, opposite the baseball
grounds. Three young men from VIII.
mington and Norristown, Pa, win con.
duct the meeting assisted from tim,
TO time by help from Wilmington ant
Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
rlngcr nndIr Ininred

While at work I'm the Lobdell Car
Wheel Company's plant last night
Michael Berry had one Of his fingers
badly mashed He was removed TO the
Homeopathic Hospital by the Phoenix
ambulance
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
ureIna UnIled ActIon.

London. June 2.-The Vienna corre-
spondent OF The Daily Telegraph says:
IAN active exchange Of dispatches is
going forward among the great powers
relative to China. The colossal super
iority Of Russia's representation at
Taku is regarded as significant. The
triple alliance advocates united action
by Europe to protect common inter-
ests."
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
win Nisit Eircmen

Members Of the FELTON, Fire Com
pany, of Chester, will come to this city
tomorrow and visit the local compan-
les The trip will be made in the
naptha launch Fawn. Of Chester.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
Nraror a Nfcmhcr or G. A. n.

Mayor ]. C. Fahey has been elected
an honorary member of Phil Sheridan
Post. No %. G. A. II. The post has a
number of honorary members.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

Goldfish cakes with tomato sauce at
James A. Kelly's, Tenth and Shipley
streets. tonight. II. & Il. and Stoeckle's
beer always on tap.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

Grace Church Epworth League will
give a reception to General Conference
delegates on Thursday evening.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
rrn nr nrncc ,hnlr I,c..nn

Two OF Grace Choir Resign
II. Howard Carver and Frank II. Ma
son have resigned from Grace NJ 10.
Church choir to accept positions in
Central Presbyterian choir Their
designations take effect on July 1.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
Dr. Wall at scoll Chnrcl.

Presiding Elder Robert Watt will oc-
cupy the pulpit of Scott NJ g. Church
tomorrow night. His subject will be,
Impressions of the General Confer
ence."
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
GInss WorI.crs' NIectIng Endcd

NIH''7 WVIhNT9 NI''IIIIr IIUVU
John Kennedy, of Wilmington. has
returned from attending a meeting of
the Window Glass Workers AssOcia-
tion. held in Pittsburg. WOrkmen in
the Western States received a raise in
wages. but the workers in the East
were not benefited by the raise. The
men in this city. employed by the
Christiana Window Glass Company.
which is not in the trust. work nine
months in the year.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02
Rrnwnson VS.. Hamilton

On Union street grounds this after
noon the Brownson Library ball team
will play the Strong Hamilton CLUB
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

Something brand new-the census
enumerator.
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

All "want" ads cost one
cent a word. Sure results
because the Evening Journal
reaches those who supply
wants"
Evening journal., 1900-06-02

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Three Columbia Chainless
Bicycles given away to school
girls. Read the plan on the
second page.