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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
THE NEWS Of NEW CASTLE.

laff Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
q New Castle, Feb. 14.-The members
n City Council have been summoned
h appear in court on Saturday to show
|8use why the sum Of 81, 200 due the
8ew Castle county road commissioners
Gould not be paid.
&This action was taken by Attorney
lillian s. Hilles, counsel for the COM
6issioners, and he In turn will have to
|Qswer on behalf Of his clients to q
ut instituted by William NJ. Byrne,
|$torney for some of the creditors Of the
3pd commissioners, to whom much
epney is due for labor during 1867 -9S
Y the county roads of this hundred.
Whose suing are John Carlin, James
{hegan, Patrick Keegan, James
ScHugh, Richard McGinn, Henry
|4llins and Michael Rodgers.
4 Frank Molaski. former resident, Is
NV IN the county Jail at Scranton, Pa,
n is Mary kosloski. The man and
IQman eloped from that place about
|eek ago, taking about 500 belonging
Z, ohm kosloski, the husband Of the
g9man, besides much OF his furniture,
no couple we're arrested at Hazieton.
5Hhe woman begged piteously for
roy from her husband. but he re.
ned to forgive her and says she and
E8lossi must take their medicine as
94 law may administer ii.
IA ichael Tubbs, track foreman on the
Remington & New Castle trolley line,
IAo has been placing electric light
41es on Landers' avenue, sustained an
NV wound on the left side CT his
YAd, yesterday morning. A pike.stick
1.tbe hands Of one OF the men struck
7l!mb while they were hoisting a pole
nathe end struck Tubbs. infiicting
nsh two inches in length. He was
nkeh to the Delaware State Hospital
Y k'Rrnhurst and DIR. Hapcker closed
hH Tound with six stitches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
mo NEWS FROM ROBERTS
London Not Informed as 10 What is
Happening at the Modder River.
|GEN. BUTLER WAS HEARD FROM
announces a Reconnaissance
at Springfield.
NEITHER SIDE GAINED ANY GROUND
associated Pros. plspaton Dy sD,cln, wIr.,,

associated Press Dispaton by Special Wires.
n London, Eng, Feb. IA. The only
war news Of any kind this morning was
{Rn official dispatch from Gen. Butler,
5ht Chieveley, announcing a reoonnois-
|pance at Springfield, resulting In no
gain Of ground On either side. Capt.
Hamilton Russell, Lieut.. Churchill
]Snd 10 men were wounded, and Lieut..
'Pilkington and six men were captured
~ the Beers. The dispatch contained
detailed accounts of what appear to be
pnimror tant operations They only
$end to throw light on the situation by
proving that the Beers are actively
following Gen. Buffers every move.
"a From Field Marshal Lord Roberts, at
ehe Moddor River. where all eyes are
9urned, mere Is no word.
3 A dispatch from Mafeking says the
harrison there can hold out until June.
n Gen. Buffers dispatch flom Chieyeley,
$ated February 18th, says:
81 The commanding officer at Spring
cid reports this morning that squad
&on of the First Dragons, moving to
bhe outpost line covering the right flank
" the camp, met party of Beers near
ustenberg. The Beers, reaching the
rest Ut hill first, opened heavy fire
N the squadron, which retired. He
&ent out supports, and the Beers re-
3ired."
4 The dispatch gives the casualties, rs
&lready cablod. Continuing, the dis.
batch says:
4 "Dundonald, with TOO mounted men,
D field battery and the First Royal
Welsh Fusiliers, February 18th, recon-
&oitered the high ground which the
&nemy has been in the habit of visit
2pg. The enemy evacuated it with the
PES of TWO men, after slight resistance.
When the force retired on the COM
tletion OF the reconnaissance, the
Snemy returned in considerable mum.
Per, and kept up a heavy rife fire,
Founding slightly Lieut.. G. Churchill
~ the South African Light Horse.
i've men are missing.
& Ii is not quite clear who wrote the
dispatch, as Gems. Lyttleton, Hildyard
md Warren and other generals are be-
eved to be in the neighborhood of
Epringfied.
I 1t is thought possible that the Lieut..
Rhurchill reported to be slightly
Wounded is Winston Churchill's brother
2ohn, who was recently given COM
land in the South African Light
orse, and who joined Gen. Buffers
command.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

GALLoWAY-NIvIN-On February Yth, 1900,
BY h1der A. b. Francis, DIR. NJ. J, GALLOWAY OF
Philadelphia and Myra d. Niyin Of Landerberg.
HARyEY-KING-On February 7th, 1900, by the
Rev. w. M. Schall, Caleb M. Harvey and Edna
A. King, both Of Chester county, Pa.
MoCAULLBY = LITTLETOS On Wednesday,
February 9TH, 1900, at Wilmington, Delaware,
BY the Rev DR.. Henry Baker, Mrs. Evelyn j,
Littleton to James McCaulley OF Trenton, N. ].
RosER- Hook essin, on February
9Th, 1900, by Rev. John D. Blake. Matthew
Roser and Mary &. Giffen. Y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
OF INTER EST TO BHETEHs.
Associated Press Dispatch by soecial wire,

Associated Press Dispatch by Social Wires.
Washington, Feb. 14.-The ways and
means committee of the House, today,
agreed to report bill Of much interest
to the brewing interests, abolish ing
what are known to the trade as sixth
and eighth barrels, making quar- ter
barrels the smallest packages OF this
character authorized by law.
The small sizes have been easily lost
and, as the Comm issIcner of Internal
Revenue reported that nc diminution
OF revenue would result from the
yieId to the request of the trade in this
particular.
Mr.. Dolliver was authorized to report
a substitute, which differs from tho
original only in phraseology.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Capt. William II. Whsatley of 90.
q, First Regiment. N. G. D., Of
Wyoming, accompanied by his brother,
II. X. Wheatley, who IS a private in
the company, was IN the city yesterday
purchasing carpet for the armory,
which has been remodeled, renovated
and papered. They report the COM
pany in good shape, having large
membership and an average attend
ance of 20 at the weekly drills. An
election for second lieutenant will soon
be held. The company will have a
smoker on February 22d, when the re.
furnished armory will be formally re.
opened,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
csKTIFIoArEs OF INcoKpoRATIos.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, Feb. 9.-The keystone a. Port
land Cement Co. OF New York fled its
certificate Of incorporation here yester-
day afternoon. Its capital stock is
$780, 600. The incorporators are irwin
NJ. Clements and Clifford W. Lyon of
New York and James Virden Of Dover.
Dover, Feb. 9.-The following COM
ranies filed their certificates of iuoor-
poration here today
The A laska Nome Nugget o., limited,
Of New York. to purchase and operate
gold mines In Alaska; capital stock,
81, Zoo, 200.
The American Assurance Co. of New
York. to provide indemnity against
loss Of life CT property; capital stock,
The Gibbs & williams Litho Co. of
New York. to DO general printing and
lithographing; capital stock, $l06, 900.
The Parana River Trading Go. OF
Philadelphia, to purchase and sell ium-
Der; capital stock, 100000.
The Zinc, Copper and Lead Review
Publishing Co. OF New York, to pub
lish magazines and periodicals; capital
stock, $4,000.
Dover, Feb. l0.-The Underwater
Transportation 90. Of Philadelphia,
which has capital stock of s25, 600,
filed It's certificate Of incorporation
here today.
Dover, Feb. l3--The following com.
panies filed their certificates Of in
corporation here today:
The National Security and Trust Go.
Of New York City; capital stock,
5000, goo.
The Hagerstown Brewing Co. of
Haeerstown, Nd; capital stock,
5000, 900.
The Pussy. Holloway Ice and Coal
Go. Of Philadelphia; capital stock,
sl30, 900.
The Fidelity Corporation Trust 10.
OF Delaware; capital stock. 500, 900.
Dover, Feb. IA. Tho following COM
panies fled their certificates of inoor-
poration here today:
The Automatic Pictoiia Co. Of New
York, to manufacture automatic de-
vices; CAPITAL stock, %. GOO, 900.
The Consolidated Mining Co. Of
Russia America, New York concern
to engage in the general mining bust
ness; capital stock, $500, 900
The Hallock weeder and Cultivator
Co. Of York, Pa, to manufacture agri-
cultural implements; capital stock,
5000, 600.
The st. Leger Mills Of New York, to
manufacture wooden goods; capital
stock, 100000. a.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

The members of the First Regiment,
National Guard Of Delaware. who at.
tended the unwilling OF the Washing
ton Monument in Philadelphia, on May
10Th. 1897, are to receive pay for that
service. They will get about 81 each.
Tho State appropriated s40O and the
city of Philadelphia contributed
enough to provide each man with
dinner at the rate Of 25 cents apiece.
Now that the Games of nearly all who
participated hAye been obtained, the
money Is to be divided.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

trustees of the county worknouse
'34ed Tuesday afternoon to adyer-
1of PROPOSALS. Beginning on Feb
" 18th the plans and specifications
pc on exhibition at the Board of
~ fooms. and bids will be opened
,ch 9Th, at II O'Clock in the
l1!}4g. There will be two buildings
" 2Apstitution proper and the,power-
y ~ The first story Of the worknouse
\ Qe OF stone. while the second will
IN prick. The powerhouss will be
p<9d along the creek and will be of
1sx 10 be quarried from the property
axrt BY the trustees. The power
194 Eill be connected with the work.
aqe ~ an underground passageway.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
FLORIDA.
Two Weeks rour via Pennsyivania rail-
road,


The second Pennsylvania railroad tour
Of the season to Jacksonville. allowing
two weeks in Florida, will leave New
York and Philadelphia February goth.
Excursion tickets, including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda.
tions lone berthl, and meals en- route
in both directions while travelling en-
the special train, will he sold at the
following rates New York. $50; Phila-
delphia, Harrisburg. Baltimore and
Washington, SIS; Pittsburg, s53, and
at proportionate rates from other POINTS.
For tickets, itineraries and other in
formation apply to ticket agents, tourist
agent at 1885 Broadway, New York;
Court street. Brooklyn 7s9 Broad street,
Newark, n. j.; b. Courlaender, Jr.,
passenger agent Baltimore district,
Baltimore, Md. !; Colin Studs. pas
senger agent Southeastern district,
Washington, d. q. Thomas e. Watt,
passenger agent Western district, Pitts
burg, Pa. or to George W. Boyd, rs.
sistant general passenger agent, Broad
street station, Philadelphia. lady.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
TWENTY MEN BURIED IN DEBRIS.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
Joliet, ILL.,, Feb. 14.--One workman
was killed. two men were badly injured
and several were slightly hurt today by
the collapse of tine heavy sheet iron roof
covering the cast house of the Illinois
Steel Go. IS plant.
Twenty men were buried in the
debris, Eut most Of them were rescued
upipiured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co
has established Q schedule bureau,
with John b. Frost, formerly train
master Of che Phllsdelphia division, as
manager. The bureau srrnnges for all
changes in timetables. witch work was
done until recently BY the heads of
several departuianta from all .oyer each
branch Of the system, who met every
six months for the purpose. Tho head
quarters Of the bureau is at Camden
station, Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

According to the records Of the
Health Department, there is only one
case of smallpox In the city, Joseph
Corrigan Of No. 307 Monroe street
being the patient, and he is reported
recovering. Mrs. d. l. McColley having
recovered, the quarantine has been re.
moved from the house.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
HEHoro nEso o rs BIZ FIREMEs.
Associated Press Dispatch b. Special Wires.

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. l4.-Eight per-
sons were injured, one fatally, In four
fires that occurred late last night and
early today in residence districts OF
this city. In all, about 35 lives were
imperiled by the fires, and there were
heroic deeds Of rescue by the hremen.
The most serious fire occurred at the
clearinghouse No. 202l Indiana avenue,
where a number OF inmates we're Sc
yefely burned.
Most OF the fires were due to over
heated furnaces. The total losses are
800, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
GRAND LODGE, A. 0. U. W.
Were Elected and Installed

p@rs Were Elected and Iustailsd at
IA Dover Yesterday.
~ Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
oyer, Feb. IA. The Grand Lodge
3Blaware. Ancient Order of United
lmen, elected officers today, as
rs: Grand Master Workman,
kGe M. Stevenson of Smyrna
~ Foreman, j. l.. Ellis of Del
M Grand Overseer, Benjamin A.
lSs of Marshallton; Grand Guide,
harrison w. Howell of America
~ Wilmington; Grand Inside
thman. Curtis Kirk of Industry
~ Wilmington; Grand Outside
Snnlan, Caleb s. Watson OF Will
Ton Lodge, Wilmington; Repre-
4<tves to Supreme Lodge, Frank P.
M and Charles L. Woods OF Viii.
tpn and James E. Carroll of
"a The officers elect were installed
4 preme Master Workman John q.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Peach Prospecrs Good.

United States Marshal Short returned
yesterday from bis farm, which is be-
tween Bridgeville and Georgetown,
and brought with him several branches
from peach trees, each OF which was
filed with healthy buds. The marshal
says II the weather RENAME cold until
early in April--that Is, il there are no
warm spells to bring the buds out--the
crop will be good. The prospects at
present are fine and everything depends
upon the weather from now on.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

The Board of Water Commissioners
decided. at Tuesday afternoons meet
ing, to make house. to- house canvass,
there having been none since 1895.
The object is to ascertain Just what
water service each house has. The
matter Of damage tn pipes from
electrolysis was referred to City Solicit
tor Conrad. The balance in bank was
reported to be SlO4, 2SS q.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Building operations are dull, on
account of the recent unsettled
weather, but the indications are that
much work will soon Ee started.
Building Inspector Cassidy yester-
day granted to William Church a per-
init to build an addition to the house
ct the northeast corner Of Taylor and
Walnut streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
TORCH APPLIED BY RIOTERS.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Fort DE France, MSrtinique, via
Haytien cable, Feb. IA mob of
rioters at Ririere Sallee, yesterday, re-
fused to hear Senator Knight, who is
favorably disposed toward their cause.
At midnight, the plantations of
La Oocotte and Champigny were set
fire to.
News has been received from Paris,
announcing that the garrison is to be
reinforced. and that the French cruiser
Suchet is on her way here
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
RESCUED FRoM sIsKIaG VESSEL

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, Feb. 4.--The French
freight steamer Fournel, which arrived
today from Bordeaux and Hevre, res
cued at sea, on January 30th, the
captain and crew of the italian steamer
Francesca Grasso, bound from Liver.
pool for Genoa, coal-laden, in sinking
condition.
A II hands, consisting of 10 men, in
cluding the Liverpool pilot, were saved
and brought to this port.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Fire caused damage to the eatent of
$40 about 5 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon
at the works OF the Delaware Bureau
Can Co., south of Market street bridge
over the Ohristiana. The blaze was ex-
tinguished by the Washington chemical
engine, which had been summoned by
d still alarm,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Judge spruanoe held Orphans Court
at the Court House yesterday. Annie G.
Pennington was appointed guardian of
Mary j. and William X. Pennington,
and Elizabeth ID. Walker, admins.
tratrix Of Evan Walker, was granted
an order to sell real estate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15
Death OF Harry KrIsenbnum.

Special corrcsrondeneo Of Gazette and journal
Dover, Feb. II. Henry Krisoh baum,
aged GA years, Dover's oldest barber,
died last night, after an illness of two
weeks. He was native of Germany,
but had spent most Of his life here. lie
was member of Diamond Lodge, A.
o. u w,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

The Chester Republican of yesterday
says: 1t has been decided for good and
all that there will be no more boxing
bouts IN Chester. The proposition to
hold mid-week shows was met with
fat refusal, and the promoters are
going to open in Wilmington Thursday
night.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Frank johnson, colored, was ar.
raigned before MagistrateSasse Tuesday
evening on the charge of stealing iron
from the Ferris Industrial School. He
was held in 800 bail for the Court Of
General Sessions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

I'M II. Carrow Of Delaware City
e granted an increase Of pension
to % per month, and Mary 7.
h Of this city has been granted
nal Widows pension, special
under date Of February I'd, Of
month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

The newly-elected directors of the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co.
have organized by re-electing Col.
BENJAMIN Nields president and William
r. Brinokle, vice president
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Frank Meredith of this CITY has
taken his fathers place at the Tide.
water Steel plant, Chester, as foreman.
The elder Meredith was badly hurt a
few days ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

George McIntire of Christiana hun
died will probably be a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for county
treasurer and receiver of taxes. He Is
now. tax collector for Christiana hun
dred,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

The members and friends of Glasgow
M. E. Church Tuesday evening made
liberal donation to their pastor, the
Rev. j. L. Prouse.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Letters on Dr. vaughRu's Estate.
Register Of Wills Crossan yesterday
granted letters testamentary on the
estate of the late DR.. Horace Vaughan
of Middletown to Edward M. Vaughan.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

|tF M Baldwin, postmaster at
Lot, will deliver the Washington
~ address at the L-arkin public
Chester, February 23d. This
\ Psest public school in that city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-02-15

Charles d. Bird will be candidate
in the Democratic nomination for the
Office of county treasurer and receiver
of taxes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-03
CLAIMS F ,R GENERAL CARR.
Mr.. J. s Manning Says He is Confident Carr
Will be Elected.
fcnecial To the News and Observer)

Especial to the News and Observer
Durham, N c.. Nov. 2.-Mr. j. S. Man
ming, who has returned from a visit to
Western North Carolina, is confident that
Gen. Carr will be elected Senator next
Tuesday. Mr.. Manning is quoted as say
ing:
Il was very much gratified, as friend
of General Carr, to discover the great
strength he has developed in the western
part of the State from Charlotte and
Salisbury to the Tennessee line. l found
his friends enthusiastic and hard at work
and General Carr gaining votes every day.
There can be no doubt that the west will
give him much larger vote than Mr..
Simmons"
81 read in the morning papers the in
teTview Of Mr.. G. M. Busbee, manager
for Mr. Simmons" he said speaking of
the paper yesterday morning, land noted
his estimate of Mr.. Simmons majority
in part only of the State. The most con-
vincing reply to Mr.. Bushels estimates
will be given next Tuesday, when, in my
opinion, it will be ascertained that Gen
eral Carr has received more votes at the
primary than Mr.. Simmons, and he will
be the next United States Senator from
North Carolina"
~ have travelled over much of the State
and my confidence in his election grows
each day | have been in many counties
in different sections of the State he
continued, s'and l am confident of General
Carr's election
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-03
Gen. Carr Speaks at Winston.


Especial to News and Observer.)
Winton, N c.. Nov General ]. S.
Carr spoke to a very appreciative au-
dience of two hundred and fifty voters to-
day in the court house at Winton, Hert-
ford county His speech was well re-
ceived and won for him many votes. He
will divide the vote of Hartford with Mr.
Simmons in halves. His friends are put
ting in good and telling work, and his
chances to carry the county are getting
more hopeful every day. Some of Mr.
Simmons friends are disposed to concede
the county to him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-03
CT ENN TO BLACKBURN
The Captain Names Parties
Who Made Charges.
Invites Mr.. Blackburn 70 Meet Him in Joint De-
bate and Discuss This Matter and
o her Issues.
Especial to News and Observer.)

ISpeCldl TO NEWS anu OboCA VIZ
Winston Salem, N c., Nov. 2.-Captain
r. b. Glenn today sent letter to Spen-
Ger Blackburn, Republican candidate for
Congress in this district. Among other
things Captain Glenn says:
Il returned home last night from court
and was shown your letter asking me to
give you the names of the parties who
signed the affidavits flied in M office, to
the end that you might answer them.
was under the impression that / told
you the names of these parties in our
conversation al Statesville, but if | did
not will now give them to you. They
were all from Ashe one was Miller and
testified to the sending of a penalty 70
court, the other two were named Barr
pronounced Bare), who testified to your
dismssing their cases before you as COM
missioner Not having the papers before
me, canot give the initials of these par
ties.
81 will speak in Wilkesboro Monday at
II o'clock. There the charges were pub
lished against you, and there you would
doubtless take occasion to discuss them.
l. therefore. invite you to meet me there
in a joint debate, for though it is my APP
pointment I will give you fair division
of time, and we will discuss this matter
and other public issues. l will have
there three witnesses, whom you will
acknowledge to be gentlemen Of truth,
and character, and they will prove to your
own satisfaction, and in a way that will
convince even you that the charges were
made as alleged. Neither they nor | will
state that the charges were true, as |
have already said did not know the mo-
tives or character of the men signing the
affdavits. | only state they were made
and that Judge Dick. after our talk, or
dered me to send no bill.
Now, Mr. Blackburn, let us meet face
to face, and without passion or prejudice
discuss the matter, leaving it to the
public TO say who is right. Hoping to sec
you Monday. l am,
Every truly,
''R. B. GLENN"