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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
JEAN ID. RAa Ell.
Death of the Retired Dyer-was Born Ii
France 81 Years Ago.

Death of the Retired Dyer-was Born In
France s4 Years Ago.
Jean B. Ragey, who died on Monday
at his residence, No. SOP King street,
aged "a years, had been i'll only 10 days
and his death was surprise to some of
his friends. Previous to his last illness
he had enjoyed good health. Mr.. Ragey
was born in Lyons, France, but while
young, removed to Paris. There he
succeeded his father, who was dyer.
In 1867 he came to this county and for
several years lived in New York and its
vicinity. For time he was president
of q dyers' union, and one time he had
charge of silk mill in Paterson, N. ].
He came to Wilmington in 1876 and
succeeding Guerin, conducted dyeing
until his retirement from active buHi-
ness, about nine years ago. Since chen
his children and son-In-law have had
charge, He invented or was instru-
mental in discovering several new pro-
cesses.
Eighteen months ago, his wife died
of injuries received in an explosion in
the dyeing establishment, which was
then on East Eighth street. MIR. Ragey
was also seriously injured at that time.
He never fully recovered from the death
OF his wife. He leaves a son and two
daughters. His funeral will take place
this afternoon.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
Gone After the Cruiser albany.

AssOclated Pres5 Dlspatch Dy opucIHI WIreH
New York, Jan. 24.-Conmander
Joseph e. Craig sailed today on the
American Line steamer New York, to
bring back the cruiser Albany, which
is at the Armstrong yards, Newcastle,
and which will be turned over to the
United States government 10 few
weeks. The vessel was purchased from
Chill Just before the war with Spain.
With Commander Craig, was Assistant
Psymaster Philip V. Mohun, who will
also be attached to the Albany. The
entire crew which is to man the Albany,
24o men and Is officers, will soon sail
from hero on the Prairie. The Albany
is to come to New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
operared u FIrm-flam Game.

Associated Press Dispatch py special wires.
Rochester. N. Y, Jan. ga young
woman, described as being rather pretty
and very uicely dressed, operated a finn
fam game on dressmakers in this city
quite extensively all day yesterday. She
called upon the dressmakers, informing
them that she was the authorized
deputy factory inspector and that, un-
less the dressmakers were willing to
secure q license, their business must
be stopped at once. The woman carried
with her quantity of fake certificates
Of licenses, which she made out to those
who paid So, and to those who did not
pay she said she would call again.
Many of the dressmakers. not thor
oughly understanding the new law,
hastened to give up their money. About
100 dressmaiers are thought to have
been victimized.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
The Paper Trust.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Denver, Col, Jan. "a. The Colorado
Editorial Association, at its annual
meeting, adopted resolutions declaring
the Paper Trust to be an enemy to
newspaper publishers and readers, and,
therefore, to society and good govern
ment.n Congress is asked Immediately
to repeal all tariff duties on paper and
its component parts, and the tesolu-
tions declare that the association will
consider as its enemy any Senator or
Congressman who fails to do his utmost
to rereal such laws at the present ses-
sion of Congress, and will oppose the
reelection of any such member. The
resolutions were adopted with but two
dissenting votes.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
orphnns, uonrt nnmnens.

Judge Spruance. in Orphans Court
yesterday, appointed Rose L. Kennedy to
be guardian Of Dorothy and Thomas E.
Kennedy, children of DIR. W. f. Ken
nedy. Mrs. Kennedy, as administra-
trix, received an order to sell her hus-
bands real estate. Tilghman Johnston,
administrator of Michael Lynch, re-
ceiyed an order to sell real estate. The
executors of Joseph Tatnall made re-
turn Of the sale of a portion Of his zeal
estate. which was approved and con-
firmed. Court adjourned until next
Wednesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25

T. % Deposit, Md, Jan. 23,-Tbe
II mild weather has caused the Ice
"a Susquehanna River to break up
- general movement began early
morning, acres of ice passing out
Ie Chesapeake Bay. Reports fiom
ts up the river state that tie river
most free from ice and consequently
is no fear at present. tt5#
is mvrning the river presented the
hranoe of u vast plowed field
led with slight snowfall, fringe
81 thrown up along the shore giving
appearance of the outside furrow.
ice In the river is just on level
the top log of the steamboat
ff. Backwater has pushed its way
<hgh some drain and oulyert pipes
some low places near the shore are
merged. 6t.
hile there is still a great quantity
ce held between Poit Deposit and
Emouth of the river, numerous chan
= have cut their way through and
9rd an outlet for any ice that may be
n Ing down.
lp 10 last night there had been no
prehension of danger from the river,
4 the citizens of the town were SUR
bed this morning to see report in a
'1ladelphia paper that the town was
sqanger. The report stated that the
lpr was frozen over solidly with ice
% three to 10 feet thick; that great
2ger to property was imminent, and
n people were moving to the upper
ies Of their residences and making
Variations for any emergency. On
ICON trary, there has been mo exotic
n and no anticipation of trouble.
Feswell First, young man living in
Deposit, ventured out in his boat
9t 4 o'clock this afternoon to catch
bcs of driftwood which was q few
from the shore and the swift cur
and floating ice swept him out
the river.
et below where he put out an ice
y begins and extends diagonally out
TN the river, constantly widening
([N it almost reaches the western
-. While this field of ice is sta
hry 1T is filled with holes and con
IS a great deal of mush ice which
I'D not sustain the weight of per-
~ Along this field of ice the swollen
u rushes filled with floating ice and
Wis. LIZ
In list, who evidently misjudged the
ltkness of the current and the danger
~. attempt, soon lost control of his
'i' and began drifting helplessly
the margin of the ioe field.
/, hing his inability TO return to the
he gave himself up to the cur.
rs, hoping to effect landing some
,m clown the river. The swift cur
auld carry his boat against tht
he q and stop it, when he would b,
led B get out and push his boat intt
rrent, jumping in again at i
all Iwds gathered on the shore watch
: JIM in his perilous position. A
'lq vas seen to put out from I.apidun
IN cue him, but as darkness settlet
the two boats we're drifting rap
III toward narrowing ohanne
II |gh which water and ice wer
|hg like vortex. sls..
y Frist's mother was Frustrated b,
hanger in which her son wa
but his family were relieved b.
ling word that he had succeede,
Az ecting landing at Havre d
Ir1 Later Flist arrived home b
WI apparently none the worse for hi
bus journey. The men who starte
kom ladidum TO rescue him di
uccoed in overtaKing him an
ID back.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
ROBBERY AT PORTER'S STATION.
j. H.. Crompton's store and Postoffics
Entered In rhe Night.

Ff. Entered In rns Night.
Between II O'Clock Tuesday night and
opening time yesterday, the store
and postoffice at Porter's Station, con-
Quoted by j. H.. Crompton, who is
also the station agent, was entered by
burglars who stole about $100 worth Of
shoes, boots and gloves and small
quantity of cash and stamps.
Entrance was effected through a
window, the shutter of which had been
Fried open. The thieves took about
40 pairs of women's shoes. These were
in pasteboard boxes. The boxes bore
Mr.. Crompton' name, and instead OF
running the risk they would have
entailed, the burglars took the shoes
out of them and thoughtfully left the
boxes on Mr.. Cromrton's store porch.
Mr.. Crompton is the postmaster and
he has the postoffice in his store. The
burglars took what money and stamps
they could find. Fortunately, Mr..
Crompton had some of the postal
property in the station, which is apart
from the store and which was not
entered.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
Dr. N. q. BOOTH DEAD.
A Former Resident of Newport Expires in
Washington,

Washington.
DR.. Matthew A. Booth, a well-known
citizen of Newport, died in Washing
ton at the residence of his son, Edward
II. Booth Of the War Department, Tues
day morning in the slst year of his
age.
For several years prior to his death
DR.. Booth had been suffering from heart
trouble, and this disease terminated in
his death. He was on his, return from
trip to Pine Bluff, N. O., whore he
had been for the benefit of his health.
The deceased was graduate of VIM
chester Medical College, Va, and was
an acting assistant surgeon at Ham
mond genei d hospital during the war
OF the rebellion. He was sfterward
superintendent Of public schools for
Caroline county, Md, and physician to
the almshouse for number of years
He was also local preacher of the M.
e. Church. His son alone survives.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
ImrnoHnarnNr coMrAsY.
Annual nlestiug OF st6ckhoiders-Favo
able Report for Past Year.

annual mesttDE OF st0cknoiuerh-rhvor-
able Report for Past Year.
The Industrial Improvement Co. of
Wilmington held its annual meeting
Monday in the law Office Of William
f. Snalley, Jr., in the Equitable
Building. The stockholders elected
the following directors: Alfred d.
Warner, William Lawton, ". d.
Mullen, A. S. Reed, A. L. johnson.
William C.Philirs, Joseph L. Carpenter,
Jr., Walter D. Bush, William W. Lobdell,
William F. Smalley, Jr. I
At the directors meeting these
officers were elected: William Lawton,
president; w. d. Mullen, vice. presi-
dent; William f. Smalley, Jr., seore-
tary, and Daniel w. Taylor. treasurer:
prosperous year was reported and
the affairs of the company were shown
to be in n good and improving condi-
tion. Several new industries and manu-
featuring concerns were reported as
having been brought here in the past
year, with two important concerns
likely to locate here in the near future,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
IE LAND or THE PHAnAoHs.
.stiug Lecturs IN Christ Church
\ Parishhoune Last Night. 81

Biting Lecturs IN Christ Church
Parishhouss Last Night. -
Rev. Richard N. Thomas of
6elphia, a distinguished traveller,
<ed ON "The Land OF the
tahs' before a large and appre-
b audience In the parishhouse Of
4 Church, Christiana hundred,
yhy night. The lecture was under
4spioes of the Young Mems Asso-
q of the church. Mr.. Thomas
4 Is listeners on walks about Cairo
= trip down the Nile. Stereopti-
4ews illustrated the address. Some
\ pictures were also highly appre-
A by the younger element.
\ affair was a financial success and
Teasing TO the association which
|n paratively young. This was the
n contemplated series of lectures.
6ext is to be given in May on the
11t of Ireland.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
ro cut,pown shsritr,. ree..

Georgetown, Jan. %. "A movement
is on foot to out down the profits Of the
sheriff's office. For more than 20 years
the sheriff has charged $40 33 fol ad-
vertising sale and acknowledging the
deed. The actual cost is 81. %, leaving
a profit Of S12. 0s for the sheriff. 1t is
now proposed to fix tho sheriff's charge
Mt az 9h aA -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
LIEUT.. SToGKlEY MISSING.
Associated Press Dlspatcn by Special wirei

Associated Press Dlspatcn by Special Wires
Washington, Jan. 24.-Gen. Otis,
today, oabied the War Department as
follows;
Manila, Jan. A.-Lieut. Stockley,
Twenty first Infantry, has been missing
since January 18th. He was on recon-
uoi,sriug uuiy aG 1aiisay, near ,oan
Tomas, Batangas, and was evidently cap
tured. Search is still being prosecuted.
E.. Otis"
Paul Devereux Stockley is second
lieutenant In the Twenty first Infantry,
having been appointed August 22d,
1889. He was born at Cleveland, o.,
July 14th, 1875, and his residence,
when appointed, vas No. l20 Liberty
street, New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
nArHsE usFoRrUNArE,
Fourth Accident TO william Mccrea, +
w. q %. Railroad E,np1oye.

Fourth Accident TO William McCrea, p,
W. q d. Railroad E,nploye.
William MeCrea, employed at the
car shops Of the p, W. & B. railroad,
met with a painful, though not serious,
injury yesterday. While engaged
in sharpening joiner machine, in some
manner the machine started and three
fingers OF his left hand were badly lac
Grated. Dr.. Ogle dressed his injuries
and he returned TO the shop.
This Is the fourth accident Mr.. Nc
CIea has had at the shops. Once an
eye was gouged out; another time a
finger was amputated, and at another
time he sustained injuries TO his back
that for time appeared as il they
might prove fatal.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
Plans for Rshoboth cIab.

building committee of the Reho-
Club, which will 81 cot a club
at Rehohoth, met in Baltimore
by night TO consider plans. 1t was
|cally decided that the building
be of colonial design, and 1T is
ted to have the plans ready within
1k, when the contract will be
|ed and work at once begun. The
9use will cost about slO, 600, and
be desire to have it erected and
FOR formal opening by Easter.
building committee consists Of
iok p. Stieff, James E. Hooper,
H II. Bosley and Thomas 9.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
COSTLY FIRES IN COLORADO.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Boulder, Col, Jan. PA large part
of the town of Ward, mining camp
IN the mountains, Is miles from this
city, was destroyed by fire, which
started ia the McClancy Hotel, early
today. The loss is $50, 600.
A fire broke out. also early today, in
La Fayette, about y miles from this
city, and spread rapidly, before high
wind. The wires are down, but 1T is
believed that large part of the town
was devastated, and several hundred
thousand dollars worth of property
destroyed. La Fayette is the principal
coal-mining camp in Northern Colorado.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
osErIrIoArrs OF AMORTIZATION.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Dover, Jan. 18.-The Wilmington
Farm Supply Go. OF Pennsy lyania, and
Maryland, which has capital stock of
$40, 900, filed its certificates of incor-
poration here today.
Dover. Jan. 19.-The following COM
panies fled their certificates of incoi-
poration here today: The Phoenix In
vestment Go. of New York City capital
stock, $1,000, 600.
The Mexico Commercial Co. Of New
York City; capital stock, $500, 0O0.
The Leighton Extract Co. of Scran-
ton; capital stock, S25, 600.
The Capital Trust 90. of Delaware; |;
capital stock, $4,000.
Dover, Jan. 20. The following COM
panies filed their certificates Of iucor-
poration here today: e
The Chelten Co. of Germantown,
Pa, to build, lease and conduct hotels
and apartment houses; capital stock,
$500, 000
The Self-Loeking Can Top Co. Of
Baltimore; capital stock, s50,000
Dover, Jan. "a. THE Altonwood Park
Realty and Investment Go. of Della
ware, which has capital stock of
81, Oco. 600. filed its certificate of moor
poration heie today.
1t will engage in tho real estate busi-
ness In the United States and foreign
countries, purchasing and selling real
estate, erecting hotels and establishing
spring companies. The incorporators
reside In New York.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
PhilAd delpn,n Nlarxsts.
Associated Press Dispatch oy special Wires

Associated Press Dispatch py special WlreB
PhIladelphia.Jan. a. Wheat, nrm,94c higher;
M, Pennsylvania red In export elevator. fU54a
flAc.; NO. 9 red spot in export elevator. 69s4a
T04c. Wv
Corn. firm: No 2 for local trade. sya8s1sc,
Oats. firm; No. y white clipped, alA aS9c.. No
white do, 80a 50J5c.: Mo, mixed. do. 2gl6a30c.
Bran. steady winter in puik, .50als.00; spring
In sacks, Sl7 .50a1S00
Butter, steady; fancy Western creamery, ETC;
do. prints, 25c. ..t&
Eggs, dull, lc. lower: fresh nearby, 20c. do
Western, a0c.; do Southwestern, sOc; do. south
ern, l9c. @ -
Refined sugars, unchanged
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
EDRIS M. HERBERT DEAD.

Son of Late ax-srate Treasurer, succumbs
to Typhoid Pneumonia After Nine Days'
Illness.
Edwin M. Herbert, son of the late ex-
State Treasurer William Herbert, died
Tuesday at the residence Of his
mother, in New Castle, of typhoid
pneumonia, after an illness of but nine
days. He was about 3s years old and
unmarried.
Mr.. Helbert's sister, Mrs. Richard
f. King, who was taken i'll with
typhoid pneumonia about the same
time as Mr. Herbert, is in precarious
condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
FATAL EXPLOSION OF PoWDEE.
Aesoclatea PROSE pIspatch BY Special wires.

AesocIated Press Dispntch BY Special WHcs'
Scranton, Pa, Jan. 24.-PatriolS
Coesriff and Elmer Howard, quarrymen
at Summersville, on the Lackawanna
railroad, were SO terribly mutilated by
an explosion Of powder last night that
Howard died today, and Cogsritf is not
expected to survive.
The men were working at forge,
when a spark flew from the anvil into
an oren keg of powder, some distance
away, blowing UP the shop, and bury
ing the men in the ruins. ".
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
Coroner Sacks to Rsroxsr.

&est Chester special says: Magis-
Russell today rendered his deci-
3n the suit brought by Coroner
|nan for six inguests, allowing
y This amount is over sl5 less
Fhat he claimed when the COM
pners declined payment. The COM
Sners will appeal to the court to
apon the matter and they show a
n determination to break up the
he of the coroner drumming up
less. They also hope to top off his
|6e when collecting reports of dsp-
which can be received by train
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
psarh of MlcnneI Quinn.

resident, died Tuesday, at his home,
No. 9O7 West Front street, aged SO
years. Mr.. Quinn was native Of
Ireland, but resided in Wilmington for
over 50 years. He was the father.in
law of Fatrick Neary. The funeral will
take place from his late residence ut 8
o'ciock tomorrow morning, with high
mass at st. Paul's II. O. Church and
interment in new Cathedral cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
Garner Consp,racY Case.

Associated Press DIspntch by Special Wires.
Albany, N. Y, Jan. "a. Judge WAL
lace, in the United States Court, today.
concurred with the lower court in re-
fueing to grant writ of habeas corpus
in the case of Capt. Oberlin M. Carter,
convicted of conspiracy against the
government, -.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
santa cruz occupisd, BY Americans.

Manila, P. L., Jan. 23-The Ameri-
cans have occupied Santa Cruz, on
Laguna de Bay. 1t was reported that
many insurgents we're concentrated
there, but the town was found deserted.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
pr. l., K,tt,nser Ill.

DR.. L. Kittinger is III at his resi-
dence, No. 413 Delaware avenue. He
is under the care Of Drs. L. A. Kit
finger, H. W. Howell and Il. r. Snader,
the latter Of Philadelphia, -~-.',--
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
y p, W. & B. Railroad suea.

% p, ". g b. Railroad Sued.
us Irwin Collins entered in Phila-
b Tuesday suit against the
Wilmington & Baltimore
eo Co. to recover damages for
~ injuries received on August
Ast. The plaintiff AYERS that,
Hrivine wagon across the tracks
's lane, ne was thrown fiom the
by reason of the defective con-
pr the roadway, and permanently
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
prIxate TeIeerams % be stopped.

New York, Jan. i.-The Commercial
Gable Co., this morning, sent out the
following notice: "We are advised that
the Postmaster General at Pretoria an
nounces that all private kilograms for
the South African Republic will be
stoured,D
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
Atremnt 1n uraok q snfn.

Thieves entered the Office Of the Phil
lips Thompson Co., Fourth and Church
streets, on Monday night and made an
effort to crack the safe. They were not
rewarded for their trouble. r.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
5 OF ICE BREAKING UP
) Cakes Passing Out Of the
|usquehanna Into Bay. II
DEPOSIT IS NOT IN DANGER
J Excitement or Expectation
of Trouble.

There 10 stilI a Great Quantity OF Ios
)r, Numerous Channels Hnvs Cut
hr Way Through, and Afrord m Ont
|or loo That May be Coming Dowu.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
.Lonr oeo,l" Doing excellent work,

Kimberley, Cage Colony, Jan. 23.
The commandments have ceased, but
the Beers are pei petually engaged In
sniping. "Long Cecil" is doing excel
lent work, and Cecil Rhodes has per-
sonally fired several shells from the
nItn
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25

Cape Town, Cape Colony, Jan. 49, =
The American hospitalship Maine re-
ception, today, was largely attended.
Many ladies were present
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1900-01-25
Locking for n. M. sadlsr.

Lookinx for r. M. sadlsr.
FORT is being made to locate 6.
Ter, who recently left his home
chester, Va. Il is supposed that
be to this oity. and as he is a
tn, inqusry;is being made among
pes hera = 'sT --.-- -,-.s
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

Secretary Long was right in declar-
ing the opening of bids for the con-
struction of six armored cruisers and
FIVE battleships, at the navy depart
ment, the greatest industrial event
that this or any other country had
ever seen, involving as it will, the
expenditure of a sum aggregating in
round figures $50, OO0,0 900. 1t spoke
volumes for the industrial progress of
this country, and especially the
progress of shipbuilding. that there
should have been quite a number of
bidders for these contracts. In no
country outside of Great Britain
are there as many establishments
equipped for the construction of these
big fighting vessels. Most of the bids
were well within the amount appro-
priated by Congress for the ships.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

II. E. Hamlin, of Ellsworth, will be
chosen republican State committeeman
from Hancock county to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Commit
teeman- elect Charles II. Drummey.
This is settled beyond a reasonable
doubt. Mr.. Hamlin has received
almos. the unanimous endorsement of
the Hancock county republican COM
mittee, and his name has been sent in
to the State committee, which will
doubtless elect him soon. The choice
of Mr.. Hamlin for this important
place, which he is SO we'll qualified to
fill, will be acceptable to the republic
cans of the county generally. Mr..
Hamlin is in close touch with men and
affairs of the State, and his election to
the State committee will give Han
cock county new prestige in party
councils.