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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
THE LAURADA CASE DECIDED.
Decision OF thu Lower Court Sustained b!
the Court of Appeals.


the Court of Appeals.
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph, Jan. 2.
The famous filibusteiing expedition
of the steamer Laurada ard her efforts
to land men and arms on Cuban soil
previous to the Spanish American war
were recalled this morning by a de-
cision banded down by the Appellate
Court that her actions were not hostile
within the meaning of the act, thus
sustaining the decision of the lower
court.
The case of the United States VS.. the
steamship Laursda, her tackle, apparel,
and furniture, has created widespread
attention. international interests re-
quired that her various expeditions to
the island of Cuba be inquired into.
and suit YVES brought under Section
$3.50 of the Revised Statutes, which is,
in part. as follows:
Every person who, within the limits
of the United States, fits out and arms,
or procures to be fitted out and armed,
OF knowingly is concerned in the fur
nishing, fitting out, or arming Of any
vessel with intent that such vessel
shall be employed in the service of any
foreign prince or State or any foreign
Power whatsoever, to cause or commit
hostilities against those with whom
tho United States is at peace, shall be
deemed guilty of q misdemeanor and
shall be fined not more than $40, 600
aud imprisoned not more than three
years and the vessel forfeited. one-half
for the use of tie informer and the
other half for use Of the United States.
Judge Dallas said the case had Eeen
thoroughly considered by the district
Judge (Bradford). His opinions con.
tanned statement of facts, the
accuracy Of which lie conceded.
TO lender tho acts enumerated in
the section unlawful" said the Judge,
ut is requisite that they should be
done with intent that the vessel should
be employed to commit hostilities, and
that the intention must be formed
within the United States. There is no
evidence to be inferred that, at the
time the Laurada left this country, an
intent to employ her for either purpose
existed, and it is not necessary to
decide whether the landing by her of
the expedition on the shore of Cuba
was or was not hostile act, for this
was done in pursuance of an intent not
formed until after the original purpose
had been executed.
"The theory that the vessel afloat is
for some purposes identified with the
country to which 1t belongs cannot be
applied as to expand the plain and
ordinary meaning Of the phrase within
the limits Of the United States, as it
is used in the statute. I"
The decree of the District Court is
affirmed.
In the lower court the bill was dis
missed. The case was then appealed
and considered by Judges Acheson and
Dallas of the Circuit Court and Judge
Kirkpatrick of the District Court.
Since the commencement of this
action the Laursda was sent around TO
the Pacific Ocean to ply between
Seattle and the Klondike. She was
wrecked about two months ago while
engaged il this trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
Ieafhs.

DIcK-In this city, on December tlst, 1899, Goo
W, only child Of William and Bertha Dick,
aged weeks. tsllss
FRARER-1n this city, on Dec. psth, 1893, Felici-
tas O., wife OF F. Frazer, In her 18th year.
GREEN-In this city, on December 2sth, 1859,
John X. Green, aged 80 years.
HAGERTY-on Dec 9sth. 1899. at tho residence
OF Mrs. William Bush, 1905 Delaware avenue,
city, Margery Hagerty. HI
KENNY-In This city, on january Sd, 1900.
Michael Kenny.
funeral from the residence Of his son-in-law,
Lawrence Curren, No. 1905 Adams street. on
Friday morning. at o'clock. High mass at
Sacred Heart Church. Interment Cathedral
cemetery.
MACDONALD - On january 1st 1900, Emily
Elizabeth, daughter Of Alexander and Eliza
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence OF her parents, Rising
Sun, on Thursday, january 4th, ats p. m. inter-
ment Green Hill cemetery. n
MASK-In this city, on January I'd, 1900. Helena
I. Mask, aged q years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully Invited
toauend the funeral services from the residence
No. b24 West Fourth street. on Friday afternoon,
at2 O'clock. Interment at Riverview.
MORRISON January Sd, 1900. at the residence
OF his daughter, Mrs. Mary r. Sparks, James
Tho friends Of the family are invited to attend
the funeral services al his late residence, near
Odessa, Del, Friday afternoon, January 9Th, at
O'clock. -F.
PHELAN-In this city, on December 3lst 1899,
Francis Joseph Phelan, aged months and 2
Weeks, w w.
RoWE-In this city, on January I'd, 1900, Martin
J. Rowe, aged n years.
SOANLAE-In this city, on December s0th, 1899,
Edward F. Seaman. In his Both year
SIMPERs--in this city, on December eth, 1899,
Martha Y. Simpers. widow Of the late Thomas
Shippers, aged 80 years
THoMPsoN-In this city, on December 31st,
1899, Edward Thompson, aged rs years.
WALSH. I'm this city, on Dec. 2S,h, 1889, John
]. Walsh, aged rs years,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
THREE YEARS FOR DANIELS.
Numerous Conrinuances In Superior Cour
--FraBtz Case Goss Over.

Numerous Conrtnuances IN superior Court
--Frantz Case Coca Over.
Jacob a. Daniels, who was convicted
10 General Sessions Court some time
ago. Of acting improperly towards a
young girl, was sentenced yesterday to
pay fine Of 5000 and be imprisoned
three years.
William S. Hilles, representing Mr..
Daniels, was allowed until January
10th TO file a bill Of exceptions on
which to take the case to the Supreme
Court. In the meantime, Daniels may
he admitted to s3, 600 bail.
In Superior Court, the cases of
Abraham Il. Frantz and Stansbury j.
Wiley VS.. the Girard Trust TO-, were
continued until the February term on
account of the absence Of William
Tuckner Bispham Of Philadelphia Of
counsel for the company.
Continuance was granted in the case
of Jacob Knopf VS.. the p, W. & B.
Railroad Co., until next term.
The following cases were also con-
tinued. James Graney vs.. j. Morton
ceivers of the Baltimore & Ohio rail.
road, Emma Smith VS.. sWilliam Sim
mons.
Andrew e. Sanborn, representing re-
ceivers of the B. g. O.. attacked the
sheriff's return in case where Samuel
N. Trump was the plaintiff. The court
ordered the return vacated.
A rule to show cause why an execu-
tion should not be set aside was with
drawn In the case of Arthur W. Foster
VS.. John McVey. ur..{
A rule for security for costs in the
case Of Stephen De Vito VS.. James
Malloy & Co., was secured by W. NJ.
Byrne for the defendant.
In the case of Greves VS.. Charles
Schurrer rule for writ of possession
was made returnable in the February
term. In the mandamus cases of sundry
Italians against the italian Mutual
Beneficial Society, W. T. Lyman for
the society, waived the issuance Of an
alternative writ and elected to argue
the case on answer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
JAMES v. MOORE DEAD.
In Hn 03d Year, Once Prominent fruit
4 Grower, Died here Yesterday.

In Hn 03d Year, Once Prominent fruit
b Growsr, Died here Yesterday.
James Van Dyke Moore died early
yesterday at the residence OF MS
daughter, Mrs. Mary u. sparks, NO.
1912 Jefferson street. He was IN his
SD year. Mr.. Moore's home was near
Odessa, but IL was his custom to spend
the midwinter with his daughter in
this city. He contracted a severe cold
q short time ago, and general debility
which followed it, caused his death.
Mr.. Moore was a grandson OF CAPTAIN
Brevet- Major James Moore OF the Della
ware Regiment, Continental Establish
ment, and through that relationship,
was member of the Delaware Society
of the Cincinnati. The deceased was at
one time prominent peach grower.
james ". Moore was born at Faif-
view, near Odessa, August 9th, 1907,
and excepting a few years spent in this
oity, lived there practically all his life.
He occupied the homestead built by
his grandfather, Capt. James Moore.
His fathers name was also James, SO
that the deceased was the third of the
name, ...3
In his younger years, he was an active
Inhn II politics, n.oe 40 Domoolac,
changing to Wing In the Zachary
Taylor campaign. Upon the formation
OF the Republican party he became a
Republican. 1t was his boast that
from the time OF reaching his majority,
he never missed Presidential election
in his hundred, Appoquinimink. He
was q member OF the Levy Court for
several terms and of the Legislature for
two terms. -a'.
In business, he was at one time one
Of the largest peach growers on the
Peninsula. The variety, known as
Moure's Fayorite, originated In his
orchard. He was also lumber mer-
chant.
Mr.. Moore was leading. member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church in his
neighboIhood He was converted at a
meeting at Fieldsboro in 1880, and was
a member Of the building committee
for the erection of a church at Can't
WELLS Bridge. At the time of his death,
he was trustee of the new church
which replaced the old. Mr.. Moore
married Miss Rachel McMuiphey, who
died in 1880 He Is survived by the
following children: Elias N. Moore of
Odessa, who Is county school COM
missioner; Thomas Martin Moore of
Philadelphia, Alfred McComb Moore of
Royal Oak, Md, and Mrs. Mary E.
Spsrks Of this city. The deceased was
the grandfather Of George W. Sparks.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at 2o'olock from the Moore
residence at Fairyiew, near Odessa.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
MRS L. ID. MAxWELL DEAD.
She Was Native of Baltimore, but Lived in
10y Wilmington Many Years. l-A

tIilt Wilmington many Years.
Mrs. Lydia Z. Maxwell, who lived in
Wilmington many years, ldied Tuesday
at her residence, No. 37I9 Locust
street, Philadelphia. after an illress of
more than two years. A little more
than two years ago she was stricken
with paralysis, and from that time
until her death she was an invalid.
She was born In Baltimore, Md,
about72 years ago, but lived in Will
mington from 1869 until 1883, when she
moved, with her daughter, Miss Mary
u. Maxwell, to Philadelphia, where
they had lived since. She was the
widow of William d. Maxwell, who
was at one time one of the best-known
citizens of Wilmington. He conducted
large printing Office mt Eighth and
Orange streets from about 1869 until
1856, when he died.. f'l
Mrs. Maxwell leaves one son, Robert
d. Maxwell, n Philadelphia attorney,
and two. daughters. Mrs.. }. r., Moore
Of this city and Miss Mary ID. Maxwell
of Philadelphia. She was a member
of q large family, but her death leaves
only one survivor, a sister, MRS. w. 8.
Thompson. who lives at Cumberland,
Md. tl,.s ~
Mrs. Maxwell had many friends
among the older residents of Whining
tom The funeral will take place to.
morrow. Interment will be made In
Baltimore, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
pERriFioArEs OF INooRPoRATIos.


Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover, Dec. 80. Since the passage
Of the General Corporation act, last
April, 1856 companies, whose capital
aggregates $474, 600, 600, have filed their
certificates Of incorporation here.
These companies have paid a State
tax amounting to 1897, 900. This does
not include the annual tax, which
amounts to S67, 947. 95.
The Tobacco Root Range Gold Mining
Co. OF Elizabeth, N. j., with capital
Of S3, 500, 600, filed its certificate of
incorporation today. .
Dover, Jan. 1.-The following char
ters were fled here Saturday afternoon /:
The Cherokee Development 90. of
Indian Territory. for mining in Kansas
and Indian Territory; capital stock,
$500, 600.
The Lehigh Valley Emory Wheel Co.
Of Scranton and Philadelphia; capital
stock, $50, 600. y
The Essex Mining 90. of New York |;
capital stock, $50, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
MEATS ADVANCING.
Cattle 80 cents Per 100 Higher Than on
T.#.l MOudav.

Cattle 90 cents Per 100 Higher Than ON
Monday.
Meats are on the advance and the
butchers state that they do not know
where the end will be. Cattle are
quoted at so cents per hundredwsight
more yesterday than on Monday and
other meats in proportion. Dressed
meats is from rs cents to 81 higher per
hundred. Hogs have advanced 11s
cents per pound. Salt meats are COM
ing in demand and are advancing
also. Retail prices will probably be
affected in day Or so.
The only cheap place to purchase
meats is at Newport, where there is a
slashing of prices. Pork loins that are
selling for 10 cents per pound, whole-
sale,. ale being sold at 8 cents per
pound, and other meats in proportion.
A laughable feature is that sardines
are sold at 44 cents per can, and if a
person buys can he is given matches
to the value of cne-fourth Of cent IN
change. This condition of affairs is
due to a rivalry between storekeepers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

State Senator Robert McFarlin, who
recently secured the contract for fur
pishing the Delaware State Hospital
for the Insane at Farnhurst with milk,
has sold his milk route in this city to
John Levy. The contract takes the
entire product of the dairy owned by
Nj. McFarlin. For many years the
contract was held by Jason Davis, but
since the farm buildings were burned
the cattle were sold on account OF not
having shelter for the stock and 1t
was then necessary to throw up the
contract. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
aaarriaass.

AYERs-GIBASoN--on December 18th, 1892 by
the Rev. ti.Is Wolfe, Ph. D., Emory L. Ayers Of
Rehoboth, Del. and Elvina h Gibason OF this
city. l4
BLACKBURN-HAhiME Union M, Z. par
sonage, on December 18th, 1899, By the Rev. O.
A. 9rise, Charles Blackburn and Agnes q.
Hammel.
ENNER-MAGUIRK--o December elst, 1899,
by the Rev. @. L. Wolfe, Phi. D.. Clarence
Walter Bremen and Lulu Maud Maguirk, both
Of this city.
DEAN-SNYDER-on December 90th, 1899, by
the Rev W. M. SchaIl, Harry Dean of this city
and Bertha snyder OF Harrisburg, Pa
MARTIN-MASER-0n December 2sth, 1899, by
the ev.sFrederic Doerr, Frederick Martin Of
Amber, Montgomery county, Paato Katharine
Maser of this city. g.}s -l5 i'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
high Record for marriage Licenses.

Deputy Clerk of the Peace George
Janvier notes the issuance of 751
marriage licenses in 1899, which is the
best record for any year. The license ac-
count is kept from September TO Sep
TENDER usually. For the year ending
September 1856, the marriage licenses
numbered, 566; 1897, COL; 1898, 63S:
1899, TIA. The record Of Chester county
for last ear was T19, it's highest figures,
so that New Castle county beats. it. /
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

The tax collections in the county in
December were as follows: Wilmington,
for 1897, Sa9. IL 1893, sl,976. 81; 1899,
90, 1876. 80; Brandywine, 1899, 81, 406. co ;
Christiana, 1899, S653.79; Mill Creek,
1899, s1,527.37; White Clay Creek,
1899, sS42 81; Pencader, 1895, $69. 6S ;
1888, S26.22; 1899, sl,051. So; New
Castle, 1899. $T5T.07; Red Lion, 1899.
s516. 80; ST. Georges, 1899, so, 79s. 43 ;
Appcquin,mink, ls97-98 so, 81. l02. 43 /;
Blaokbird, 1893, 81, 25l. Al. y,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
MILL cREEK INsnRAEcE 90.
Encouraging Reports at the 47th Annual
q Meeting at HosSeHstn.

Encouraging Reports az the Attn Annual
Meeting at Hoekessin.
The 4Tth annual meeting of the
Farmers Mutual Fire Inusranoe Co. of
Mill Greek hundred was held at
Hookessin, last Monday. The reports
of the secretary and treasurer showed
that while the losses by fire and
lightning had beon considerable, yet
there had been q steady gain in the
taxable basis, which had nearly reached
90, 900, 600. @555
There was no contest In the election
OF officers, except in the case of the
secretary, where John w. Dennison
was defeated by Francis d. Baldwin,
who has been secretary for the past
year. Spencer Chandler was reelected
president and Richard G. buckingham
treasurer. Alexander Guthrie was
elected director for Mill Greek hun
dred; George W., Weldin, Brandywine /;
Edward Woodward, Christiana Oliver
O. Lyman, White Clay Creek.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
TRIED TO END HER LIFE
Attempt Of Mary Roch Of Houston, DEL,
to Commit Suicide in Philadelphia.
TOOK BlCHLoRlDE OF MERCURY
Her ACT the Result Of Quarrel
With George Glass.
BEEN LIVING WITH HIM AS HIS WIFE
associated Press Dispatch by Special wire.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wire.
Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 3.-Mary
Roch, aged Is years, whose home is said
TO be at Houston, Kent county, Del,
attempted to end her life today, by
swallowing solution Of biohloride Of
mercury.
The girl has been living as the wife
of George Glass, at No. 1893 Vine
street, and her act was the result of a
quarrel with him.
Hei father is said to be Robert Roch,
a wealthy resident of Houston, who
believes his daughter to be married to,
q man named Bridgeman of this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

The incorporators of the Schuylkill
Plush and Silk 90. met here Tuesday
and elected the following directors
MAJ tin e. Smith of this city, A. T.
McA lister, L. o. Emmerich, H. W.
Jacobs. f. s. Haesler, j. p. German,
Sheriff John Toole of Sohuylkill
county, A., e. Shoppell, Richard Col
Inns and W. L. Marquardt. all of Penn
sylvania. Mr.. Emmerich was elected
president, Mr.. McAllister secretary
aud Mr.. Jacobs treasurer, all OF Halle
ton, }
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

An overheated store set fire to cur.
tains and furnishings at the residence
s s. New street, about u o'clock Monday
morning, a still alarm was sent to
the Washington Fire Co. and the
chemical engine responded. but did not
go into service. The damage was
trifiing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Philadelphia. Jan. a-WheRt, steady: No. 2
red in export elevator. 7la72c.. NO
AIRED spot In export elevator. 70a7lc.
Corn. firm: No 2 for local trade, 38a39c-
Oats. drm; NO. white clipped 8l13a8i1Sc. No
8 white do, 80a S0sc; No. 3 mixed, do. 29a29}sc.
: Bran. steady: winter in bulk, $lTal1t0; spring
In sacks, S17s1T.5q MS
do. prints, acc.
Eggs. 1rm: fresh nearby. 60: do. Western,
&c; do Southwestern, &c: do. southern, &c.
Refined sugars, unchRnged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
Commissions CAUSED Death.

Miss Katie Harrigan, aged 20 years,
died suddenly at her home at Newark
Tuesday night, and yesterday Coroner
Vandever was notified. 1t was learned
that she had not been strong since she
was years of age, and she was seized
with commissions Tuesday might and ex-
pired before physicIan could be sum-
moped.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

& In Orphans Court, Daniel Ma
honey, administrator of John Mahoney,
made return of the sale of real estate,
which was confirmed. James f. Glib
bone, 1-year-old child, was adopted
by James r. Buckley and wife. Anna
@. Taylor was appointed guardian of
Julian s. Taylor. fsf.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

The sheriif's sale of the property of
the late Mary O. Perry, recently muir
dered by henry Wallace, was held
Tuesday at Townsend. 1t was pur-
chased by Harry Emmons, attorney,
for 81, 800. The farm contains 1e5 acres,
with dwelling and outbuildinas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
y to Take Advausars of England.

4ot to Take Advantages of England.
France, Jan. '3.-The opinion
b expressed in official circles to
sentative of The Associated
bat the modus vivendi betwean
Britain and France regarding
|Ddaand will be extended for
yeqS. There seems to be no
ton npon the Fart of France to
age of Great Britain's I'M
~ situation In the Transvanl
+ ah unfair settlement Of a
nh regarded as vital. France
position of being willing to
\ Ashing rights, but she con-
V proper for Great Britain to
first proposition. Thus the
bnds in abeyanoa. "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

A shaft sunk By the Golding firm at
M lss. .s on the George ,,a Syringe,
kaolin lid feet deep. This is the deepest
stratum ever found in that neighbour
hood and is one Of the 10 deepest found
anywhere in the country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
|CKED BY THE Beers
b at Molteno Began This Morning,
Ia Brisk Action Is In Progress.
RER'S MINIATURE BATTLE
bundled Tributes Paid to
CoIonials' Prowess. ~
|ING NEAR COLEsBERG YESTERDAY

|Assd Press Dispatches by specla, wires
&uwpoort, Cape Colony, Jan. 2. -
= was brisk fighting today in the
\ around Colesberg. The Beers
bornly resisted the British attack
!ery point, but gradually reiterated.
b British hold the extreme po-
4 to the south and east, over
BIG the town.
pLTENo ATTACKED By THE BoEKs.
erkstroom, Cape Colony, Jan. 8
|hina). The Beers attacked Mol
this morning. A brisk action is
in progress.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

The details of Coroner Vandever's
report for last year, which was SUBJ
initted to the levy Court Tuesday, are
as follows: Railroad accidents, 81 I;
Suicides, IS; heart disease, 10; drowned,
10; burned, o; premature birth, O.;
apoplexy, Z; fractured skull, Z; natural
causes, 5; railway accidents, 5; acci-
IDENTIFY shot, s.; consumption, q; acct
IDENTIFY crushed, 4 /; heinorrhage, 4 MUIR
deIcd, g.; asphyxiated, 3; commissions,
3; powder explosion, 2; pneumonia, q;
concussion. of the brain, .; broken
neck, y; fractured spine, l; angina
accidently strangled, 1; asthma, / I;
endooardetIs, /; accidently smothered,
L; meningitis, /; cramps, 1; electric
shock, L; alcoholism, general de-
hility, ! ; peritonitis, Il; accidentally
poisoned, L; total, l56.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

George Springer Of Pennsylvania
dropped dead near Hockessin, Monday
morning, while loading coach. NJ
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
ROOSEVELT ON THE TRUSTS
Deals With Them In His Mes
sage to the Legislature.
MUST FIRST FIND REAL ABUSES
Then Learn the Cause and APP
ply the Remedies.

Conditions Must bo Looked squarely In the
Face, and the Emotional Side Not Per-
mitted to Blind the Fact That There Are
Other sides--Be Recommends the Repeal
OF the New York Prize Fighting Law.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-03-02

when the clever kansas congress.
man. Jerry simpson, made his arst APP
pearance IN the house there was much
curiosity as 10 his appearance. for he
had been keralded throughout the
country as "sockless Jerry" New
York member on being In,-o6uced 10
the Kansan. gudaciously stooped and
drew up the leg OF his trousers lie
saw black sllk socks with a drop
bt'tcn. Wen. IN be hanged" ex-
claimed the New York maa how the
world Is given 10 lying"