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Passed by the Reichstag.

BERLIN, May 23.-The reichstag by q
unanimous vote, removed the Lex
Holnze from the order of the day and
subsequently passed i'll its entirety
through all the three readings an analo.
gous proposal, presented by Count AL
tired Won Hompesh- Rurich, amending
and supplementing the penal code. The
Social Democrats and the Radicals
voted in the minority.
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MEN STAY IN THE FIELD.

Boers Can Only Decide Regarding Dis.
position of Ineir Families.
PRETORIA, Monday, May 2l.-Dr.
Hoyman contradicts tie reports circu.
lated regarding TIE health Of President
Kruger, which, he says, is good. Mr..
Kruger is tran8actlng all the work OF
the presidency.
IL accordance with an understanding
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st. Paul May Get II Franchise.

Sioux CITY, Ia, May 23.-St. Paul is
likely to secure Sioux City's franchise
in the Western base ball league. Man
ager Beall of the Sioux City team has
St. Paul's otter under consideration and
it is believed here he will accept it. The
attendance hera has been disappointing.
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To Investigate a Trust.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The senate
has adopted the resolution of Mr.. Jones
(Ark.) directing the secretary of war to
make thorough investigation into the
operations of the North American
Trust company in Havana, its organiza-
ton and it's relation to this govern
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PRICE: $500 A YEAR.

WIN Gcueral HotAa and President
,,teyn the government has issued cir.
cular stati:lg that should the enemy sue.
coed i'll gaining position III the Trans.
vaal and take possession OF one OF the
other district, the inhabitants would be
free to decide whether or not to leave
their families on the farms; but the
men must remain with the commandos.
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MINERS UNION CELEBRATION
June 18th VIII BE Observed at Granite
by Big Parade, Orations, and
Sports the BAH Grounds.


The year 1900 will be no exception in
the observance of Miners Union day.
The organizatio on the hill has taken
hold with it's oldtime vim, and judging
from all Indications the celebration will
be great success.
The parade will form at Union hal at
$50 O'Clock, headed by j. Ell. Viol's sill
Yer cornet band, and proceed down
Main street to Broadway thence to
Magnolia; thence to Sunnyside; thence
to the Catholic church; thence to Bi-
Metallic avenue; countermarch to hall
Hon. Ed Boyce, Hon. T. S. Hogan and
Hon. d. M. Durfee will deliver the ora
tions, after which the assemblage will
disperse for luncheon, to form AT / 80
o'clock and march to the baseball park,
where the following games will be par
ticipated in:
Mems foot race, free to all, 100 yards
First prize, $1,000; second $500.
Boys foot race, under Is years, 100
Yards. First prize, 800; second prize
50 90.
Fifty yard race, for boys to the age of
Il years. First prize, $500; second prize,
$3.50.
Fifty yard race, for girls under IA
years. First prize, $500; second prize,
$3.50.
Long running jump, free for all.
First prize, $500; second prize, $3.50.
Hop, step and jump First prize,
S. 90; second prize, $3.50.
Three standing jumps. First prize,
$5 90; second $3.50.
High jump. First prize $500; sec
ld 81. 80.
Putting the shot First prize $500;
second, 50 80
Blue rock sweepstake contest. $4,000.
Ladies' target shooting. First prize,
gold medal; second, silver medal.
Gold watch contest, between Miss
Gertrude Shearer of Granite, and Miss
Lizzie Nixon, of Clark, as the most pop
ular ladies in Granite county; at 20
cents per vote.
A. grand ball will be given at Miners
Union hall in the evening.
Following is a list of committees hav-
ing the celebration in charge:
Arrangements - John Ivory, John
Lowry, VIM. Enderline, Henry Steber.
Harry Lewney, Al Morden, J. G. Duffy
and John Neumyer.
Floor managers-A. D. Gillis, John
Provo, Malcolm Mcdonald, A. H
Marsh, AL Morden, John Lowry, Harry
Bussey.
Floor director-]ohn Ivory
Reception = Harry Lewney, John
Neumeyer, c. C. Mitchell, A. Fl. Marsh
The grand march in the evening starts
at 8 o'clock.
The price of tickets is set at 81. Prof
Westphal's orchestra will furnish the
music.
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Reviewed by the Queen.

LONDON, May 23.-The queen at
Windsor reviewed detachment of the
Africa. Her majesty addressed the
troops, wishing them success, express
ing the hope that she would see them
back at DO distant day.
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THIRD SENATOR TO THE FRONT.
Martin Maginnis Credentials Presented
to the Senate.

to the Senate.
Washington, d. O., May %.
Senator Carter today presented the
credentials Of Hon. Martin Maglnnis
and requested that they lie on the
table.
Senator Chandler presented resolu-
tion that the credentials of w. A. Clark
and szagartih Maginnis be referred to the
committee on privileges and elections.
The committee was directed to investi-
gate and report if either appointee is
entitled to seat in the senate
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ACROSS THE VAAL RIVER.
British Troops Arrive ut yeereenigan, In
the Transvaal.

CAPE Town, Monday, May 2l.-Brit.
ish troops have arrived at Neereenigin
lin the Transvaal, north Of the Vaal
riyer). The bridge across the Vaal was
found to be intact Twenty seven Free
State and Transvaal locomotives were
CaDtureQ.
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NELLY MAY ESCAPE.
Knotty Legal Problems Connected With
His Extradition.

Knotty Legal Problems Connected With
His Extradition.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-There is a
grave danger of Nicely escaping punish
ment for his alleged fraudulent conduct
in Havana, owing to the knotty legal
problem to be solved in connection with
his extradition. The senate committee
on judiciary spent several hours in dis
cussing the question of legislation on
extradition, but adjourned without ac-
ton. Another meeting is to be held
later in the week, but SO many different
views are entertained by members Of
congress that it is by no means certain
extradition can be enacted this session
Without legislation Neely, it is feered,
will be able, through habeas corpus pro.
ceedings, to prevent his extradition.
AGAINST THE MEASURE.
Minority of the House Committee Reports
on the Antitrust Amendments.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The minority
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Chairman.
II,
Secretary.

Fl. B. Peterson returned yerterday
from jardiae Park comfy, where he
has been employed for several years
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They met at the undertakers a
goodly place; an opportune time.
pREA n MRILE.

They met at the nndertaker's
goodly place; an opportune time.
PREAMBLE.
Whereas, The repu blicans Of the re-
publican party persistentIy persist in
being republicans. ignoring the advice
of the "chief cappers" OF the democratic
party therefore, be it now
Resolved. That we, the only surviving
relatives of the grand aggregation of
chronic sore-heads, who have always
been republicans in word ana every
thing else in deed, draw line! !!
and further, do we keep on
Resolving, That so long as these
seventyfve millions of people Of these
United States still persist in conducting
the affairs of this government i'll the
least particular item against our unanl-
nous instructions and advice;
Resolved (amen). We, the Philips
burg Five, shall keep on in the future
as we have done in the past 'switch-
ing or hedging" as the case may
seem to require until the country at
large, sees us as we see ourselves.
Me,
IT, Chairman.
Secretary.
While stating emphatically thata line
was to be drawn, no "lineman" was ap-
pointed OF any provisions made for pur
chasing a line. though it is presumed
that HOss will act by previous under
standing.
-Tater Bug.
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H. J. Kolbeck was in the city today
from Hall on business.
Mrs. Chas. Hafner postmistress at
Granite, together with her daughter,
were visitors in the city this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
DECREE WAS SATISFACTORY
New Castle People Think Railway In.
junction Suit Was Properly Decided
Special 70 the Evening Journal.

New Castle. May 30.-Now that Chan
cellor Nicholson has dissolved the in
junction proceeding of John G. Ma
honey vs.. the New Castle and Delaware
City Electric Railway Company, rails
Will be laid in front OF Mr.. Mahoney's
property tomorrow.
Information that the chancellor had
announced his opinion in the case was
received here with varied expressions Of
opinion. the c0ntensus OF which was
dnat the decree WAS in accordance with
the testimony submitted in the affi-
davt presented by Mr.. Janvier
Many people here believed that the
laying OF rails in front of Mr. Ma
honeys property would work him no
immediate damage. They were also Of
the opinion that Council had the au-
tholity TO allow the railway company
90 lay the rails. On these questions the
opinion Of the chancellor was based.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30

resistance of the massive sandstane
layers, Of which there are several at
different horizons, to erosiye agencies,
and vary in size from mere capstones
to small buttes or tables several miles
in extent. stretching to the east and to
the northwest
1t is this beautiful and interesting
region that the people of the United
States are to possess as national
park. No individual lacking in patriot
ism will be able, when the present bill
becomes a law. to attack with dyna-
mite the treasures of the petrified for
est. It will be set apart as a public
reservation, protected from injury OF
spoliation and its wonders preserved
untouched to the end of time.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
VETERANS VISIT GRAVES
Memorial Day Appropriately Observed
by New Castle Folk
sneoial 10 The Evening Journal.

New Castle, May 30.-Memorial Day
had quiet Observance here. Veterans
of the civil war were astir early, and at
s o'clock they, accompanied by mem
bcrs OF Company II. n. G. d., visited
the several city cemeteries and fired
volleys over the graves of their depart
edc0mrades. There also lie in the oeme-
teIies here remains Of veterans of the
wars of 1872 and the war OF 1916. over
whose mounds salutos were also fired.
Upon returning 10 the Court House
the state militiamen went TO Whining
ton and paid honor to the memories Of
the national guardsmen whose bodies
lie in cemeteries there. II was a quiet
day for the town. business being al
most suspended and many people out
OF the city, the majority Of them go
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Members Of Brandywine Association
Mourr Death of MIR. Groves

Members OF Brandywine Association
DIourF Death of MIR. Groves
At a meeting OF the Brandywine Lii
brary Association held on Monday
night the sole topic of discussion was
the death ofJonathan w. Groves, of which
organization the dead man was an
honorary member and one Of the
founders.
Previous to the adjournment OF the
meeting a committee was appointed
and drafted the following resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
Wilmington, Del, May 2S, 1900.
Whereas, II has pleased the Almighty
and Allwise Providence to remove
from our midst by death Jonathan
w. Groves, an honorary member OF our
association; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Brandywine LII
brary Association bow in humble sub
mission to the Almighty God with pro
found sorrow, and tender their sym
pathy and coincidence to the bereaved
wife and family Of our deceased bro
ther. for truly in the death Of our bro
ther the Brandywine Library Associa-
tion loses a friend, and our city a most
worthy servant III tne pupiiC 6ooui NC
it
Resolved, that our flag be draped in
mourning and a copy Of these resolu-
tions be sent to the bereaved family OF
our brother and entered on the minutes
of our association and printed in our
daily papers.
LEWIS l. WILCOX,
NEVEN c. GAMBLE.
JOHN q. MMAKIN,
Committee.
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10 Meet on juno o

Special to the Evening Journal.
Clayton May 30.-The meeting Of the
stockholders of the Baltimore & Della
ware Bay railroad which was to have
been held in Chestertown, has again
been postponed this time until June 8.
The latest rumor in reference to the
probable sale of this line to the p w.
& b.. r. R., is that the Pennsylvania
desires to purchase the road which will
be run to Woodland Beach in opposi-
ton to the trolley company, in the ad-
vent of that company completing its
line. Nothing definite win be known
about he sale until the annual meeting
is held,
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
ALUMNI NAMES OFFICERS
win Give Reception 20 Graduates o
SmNrnn High school
sneciaI % the EVenlng JouFnaL


Smyrna, May 30-The Alumni As
sociation of the Smyrna High School
has elected the following officers to
serve for the ensuing year: President,
Miss Bertha Smithers. 81; vice -presi-
dent. Miss Margaret Robinson, '94;
secretary, Miss Bessie Currey, 81;
treasurer, John S. Anthony, a.
The association VIII mold It's annual
reception for the graduates Of the pub
lie school 40 the palatial residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. FAIRIES. on Thurs
day evening Of commencement week
lt has been decided to do away with the
exercises usually held before the res
ception in the Opera House. The an
nual affair given by the association is
the social event OF the Summer season
In Smyrna.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Causeway IS in BAD condition

Speclnl TO the EVenlng Journal.
New Castle, May 30.-Delaware
One merchant who brought over a load
mlngton road say the causeway is in
poorer condition than it has ever been.
One MERCHANT who brought over a load
Of produce yesterday narrowly escaped
being upset in the road, so deep are
the gullies. The poorest part of the
road is within the limits Of the city
OF Wilmington. The New Castle mer-
chants think the officials of Whining
ton should put the road in passable
condition.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
HOURS OF SERvCECHANGED
Various improvements Made TO 81.
Peters Church in smyrna
Special % the Evening journal

Smyrna, May 30.-St. Peters Church.
which is having especially fine congre-
cations now. has changed the hours OF
service. In the future the Sabbath
10 O'Clock. and the regular church SER
vice will commence at II o'clock in
stead Of 1890. The evening services
are now to be held at $50 O'Clock.
The chapel adjoining the church has
been completely renovated, being newly
papered and painted. while a new carpet
has been put in the chancel
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Mrs. Banks Buried
speeIal % the EvenIng Jour.

Special 70 the Evening Journal
New Castle. May 30.-Service over
ther emains of Mrs. Mary J. Banks was
conducted at theh ONE of S. Atwood
Stewart yesterday, by the Rev. Eugene
Thrasher. Of Nazareth Church, of
which Mrs. Banks was a member. She
died Saturday night from injuries re-
ceived by a fall over a year ago. The
pall-bearers were Edward Challenger,
Thomas Frazer, Charles Megginson, j.
A.. Eliason and William White. Inter
ment was made in the M. e. Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
having Railway Rails

Special 10 the Evening Journal
New Castle, May 30.--Work on the
New Castle and Delaware City electric
railway is now being hurried, as the
contractors have but one more month
in which to have the line in operation.
Yesterday rails were laid from point
below the Mahoney property to the city
line The work on the Delaware City
end Of the road will be begun on Mon
day.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
They Visited the National Cemetery
spccial TO the Evening Journal.

New Castle. May 3O-Mayor Evan G..
Boyd, Councilman White, John f..
Campbell and several other officials
went down the river yesterday after
noon In the launch u. S. V. They went
ashore on the Jersey coast below
Finns Point. and visited the National
Cemetery there. That such cemetery
Us within so short a distance of New
Castle was unknown TO many people
here. According to the statement OF
Mayor Boyd the cemetery is one of the
prettiest he has visited.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
ENTERTAINMENT A SUCCESS
Neat Sum Realized Toward Getting
Water Works for Clayton
Special 70 the Evening Journal

Special 70 the Evening JournaL
Clayton, May 30.-The entertainment
given in Wallen's Opera House for the
benefit Of the Clayton Hose Company
was a highly successful affair. Not
withstanding the small admission
charged, the company cleared 1927.
The money will be spent in purchasing
now apparatus. If the movement is
successful to introduce water works in
the town, this, with a well equipped
fire company, will reduce the premiums
on insurance one-half. The rate is now
so high for Clayton property, the town
being composed entirely Of frame build
ings, that property owners can not az
ford to carry much insurance.
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A.sessment LIsts are rrcnared
Special @ the Evening Journal

Hlttitl 10 Alf i-hthiilb aoNihat
New Castle May 30.-New Castles
assessment for 1900 has been completed
and the books are now in the hands
of the clerk OF City Council. At the
next meeting OF Council the ASSESSMENT
will be reviewed and time fixed for
residents Of the city to examine and
make their appeals.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
nlstlnguished NIen Here

Special 10 tnc Evening JOuinai
New Castle, May 30.-H. NJ. Schar-
wood. president OF the Maritime Ex-
change, Lewis NJ Virden, president Of
the Delaware Pilots Association, and a
United States senator. who is interest
ed in the proposed deepening Of the
Delaware river channel were here last
evening. They came down the river on
a government boat and went to their
respective homes by rail.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
John win Break stone
pecinl 10 the Evenlng Journal

Speci1l 20 the EVenIng JOurn1L
New Castle, May 30.-For the first
time in several months Mayor Boyd
sat al a committing magistrate yester-
day. John Manavln, who was arrested
On Delaware street Monday night while
drunk and disorderly, was fined 81 and
costs by the mayor. AS John could not
pay the fine he will serve ten days at
stone breaking.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
charged with Felonious Assault
Special TO the Evening Journal

New Castle, May 30.-George Wig
gans, colored, who is accused Of fe-
loniously assaulting colored girl at
Middletown. was brought here last
might and locked up in the county Jail
to await trial at the September term
OF court. Wiggans, who is a burly ne
gro. denies the charge against him, and
declares that he will prove his inno-
cence at the proper time.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
Married Twenty-five Years

special 70 the evening Joulhhh
New Castle. May 30.-Many friends
OF Mr.. and Mrs. l.. 4. Eckles, of Della
ware street. last night joined in the
twenty-hfth anniversary celebration of
their wedding. Mr.. and Mrs. Eckles
received tie congratulations Of their
guests, af.er which social intercourse
was The order OF the evening. Music
was furnished and refreshments were
served
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
SCHOOL TEACHER RESIGNS
w. Il. Gooding, of Clayton, viii Prac-
tice Law
speclal to the Evenlng Journal.

Speclal 70 the Evening Journal.
Clayton, May 30.-Prof. w. L. Good
ing, who has been principal Of the
Clayton public schools for fourteen
years, during which time that institu-
tion has been enlarged three times and
now has four departments with graded
course, has resigned his position tc
begin the practice Of law
The school board accepted the resig-
nation with a deep feeling Of regret
the members speaking in the highest
terms of his fourteen years Of service
Prof Gooding was admitted to the bar
several years ago.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30

ing to Wilmington to view the parade
there.
The baseball game between the local
club and the Brandywine Club inter
ested several hundred people.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30

One Tor High School gi one Tor Grammar School grl and
for a Primary School girl
The will open a and close June I5th
The plan follows:
The High School girl who gets the greatest
scrbe Evening Journal for eight weeks will
a chaine Columbia bicycle Of the model of 1900.
The School girl who obtains the highest number
scrbs for eight weeks will receive chainless Coum-
ba bicycle of the model Of 1900.
The Primary School girl who obtains the largest number
bers will have the choice of Columbia Hartford bicycle
whether shall chaness will depend
the child; because the Evening Journal giving
chanes machine but because they made very
She will receive the best Columbia Hartford wheel which be
ridden by child Of her size
among any the three classes
parents guardians trying
eide what method shall be used to break the tie days
contest has closed
That child nothing sum of ten cents for
subscriber turned eight weeks will be
allowed
The Evening Journal guarantees papers any part
Of the city. All the schoochd has
the following subaons the address
scribr eight weeks subscriber OBJ
tained She also give the address
school she attends order that she be classified
properly in the voting
Only subscribers the Evening Journal will
and the schoolgirls the who already
take the paper
Begin work among your neighbors
in your subscriptions as fast as you get them.
sUB-sTATIoNs
GARRETT SMITH Druggist Della EDGAR AIIABAsD Druggist
cARTAELI Drusst sixth and BtcKAsrER Fourth
THOMAS ~ = SEEDS NsSsdaer Tenth and
Or Fssi;Sg 5 5 frB5ASeE 1r0ssst DR.
aSe1Ss Ds M ~ DR. ri aidEoP9Fe s Fp aEsSEs II Druggist
DR. saus se sos s s 5 l. J. ana Pssss Eour'eenn
DIR T9a sS s 9 street E D rsSs sSd & Sg5s s Druggists
Evening journal., 1900-05-30

, On Thursday, June II, the Delaware
Pharmaceutical Society viii hold its
annual meeting at Brandywine Springs.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
COLUMBIA CHAINLESS
BICYCLES GIVEN AWAY
TO SCHOOL CHILDREN
One for a High School Girl; One for a
Grammar School Girl; One for a
Primary School Girl
BEAUTIFUL PRIZES GIVEN FOR INDUSTRY
These Wheels VIII Be on Exhibition in the Window Of
the CapelIe Hardware COmpany'S Bicycle De-
patment, 500 Market Street, Tomorrow
School girls get sample copies soliciting subscribers
by calling at the Evening Journal Office for them.
DO YOU WANT A WHEEL
you do you get you the
oce
DO you WANT A wHEEL7

you do you Of three obtain
greatest number of subscriptions for the Evening Journal
The contest is open every school girl in the city Wilmington
will be
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
SUB-STATIONS.

AR r. ALLABAND. Druggist. A and
Ieald streets.
BuCKMAsTER. Druggist. Fourth
and Poplar streets
?. SEEDS. Newsdealer, Tenth and
Orange streets
". J.. SMITH Druggist. Fourth and
Harrison streets.
THEODORE BECKER, Druggist.
Fifth and Poplar streets
GALLAGHER Druggist. Fourteenth
ana Market streets
EIBERr & STEVENS. Druggists.
Tenth and French streets
Evening journal., 1900-05-30

GARRETT s. SMITH, Druggist, Della Edo
ware avenue and DUPONT
r. p. CARTMELL. Druggist. Sixth and Or.
Madison streets
OR. THOMAS ID COOK. Druggist. So IL
East Tenth street
DIR HENRY r. spRIANCF. Druggist DIR
Eighth and lombard streets
DR. II. g. MOORE. Druggist. 1901 Della pR
ware avenue.
DIR. J. W. n BOONE, Druggist. Lancas- J. J
ter avenue and Franklin street
DIP. W. E. THOMPSON. Druggist. Ian DIR
caster avenue and Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
HONOR FOR MANY PUPILS

The report Of superintendent
Knowles for the month ending yester-
day showed the average attendance at
the schools to have been 345 scholars.
OF this number 300 OF the children We're
not tardy. Six scholars We're admitted
and one was suspended.
Evening journal., 1900-05-30
BEAUTIFUL PRIZES GIVEN FOR INDUSTRY

School girls get sample copies for soliciting subscribers
by calling at the Evening Journal Office for them.