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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

An Enjoyable Reception Held at the New
headquarters, No. 90s King street.
The reception given Thursday by the
Young Women's Christian Association
was most delightful affair, The new
home OF the association, No. 0O8 King
street, was thrown open to the public
and the most gracious and cordial hos
pitality prevailed. Gusts crowded the
building during tho evening. The
ladies VINO acted as hostess were Mrs.
Thomas E. Young, Mrs. j. Frank Ball,
Mrs. William Lea, Mrs. William Sparks
Mrs. William Il. Tuchton, Mrs. A. II.
Berlin, Mrs. j. NJ Hartman, Mrs
Edward Robinson, Mrs. William Beaden-
kopf, Mis-. ]. M. Horn.
The interior Of the building is neatly
and tastefully furnished and looked
very beautiful, decorated as 1t was with
great jars of dog wood and lilacs. On
the first floor on the left OF the ball is
The Exchange, where cake, candy,
iellies and other home made dainties
are sold; also drawn work, embroidery
and all kinds of fancy articles. To the
right Is an attractive receptionroom /;
here are easy chairs, tables, pictures
on the walls, two bookcases filled with
books and an organ, This room is
always open to the public and any
woman who cares to rest Or read or
write may use this room at any time
The diningrcom is large and oommo-
dious and here the hostesses dispensed
lemonade and delicious oaks such as ia
sold in the exchange. The two kitchens
are also on this floor.
On the second floor are bedrooms,
two bathrooms, restroom. also open to
the public at any time, and large
classroom. On the thiNi floor are addi-
| tional sleeping apartments. M
The association Is managed by q
board Of directors composed of 81
women and it is to I'll ell industry and
zeal that the city owes the existence Of
| this most useful institution. The
officers are: President, Mrs. j. Frank
Ball; Vice Presidents, Mrs. Mary X.
Crosby, Mrs. L. Tatnall Warner; Re.
oordiug Secretary, Mrs. j. NJ. Horn
| Corresponding Secretary Miss Eleie
Horn; Treasurer, Mrs Edgar A. Finley
House Committee, Mrs. Thomas Il,
Slavery, Mrs. Henry F. Dure The
yearly dues OF the association are only
| one dollar and all members can ccrsigu
to the exchange and have the privilege
of joining the CLASSES. There have
been four Glasses this year: Dress
making, Mrs. Price teacher. 20 cents 0
lesson; millinery, taught by teacher
from the Drexei Institute, % cents Q
lesson; china painting, taught by MISS
Ann MoLear, % cents lesson; EN-
broidery, Miss Churchman teacher, Il
cents lesson. NEXT year there will
be class in physical culture under tbs
direction of Miss Grace Smith. TIL,
classroom is furnished with workable
chairs and piano and can be rented b,
parties wishing to Use 1T.
The Young Women's Christian Asso
citation has filled a long felt need il
this city in giving to women a safe
comfortable and clean building whei,
they may board permanently or TO
such time as they need its shelter. Til,
only requirement. is recommendation
from Responsible person, Lodging il
so cents night. Lunch is served daily
There is always an attractive meni
and the prices are low enough to com
within the reach of al.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

Melbourne, Australia, May 9.-The
opening OF tho first Federal Parliament,
which took place at noon touay was q
most impressive ceremony. The ca
pacity of the Exhibition Building. Inc
scene OF the ceremony, is IL, 600 persons,
but the available space was taxed to
the utmost. The decorations consiHtsd
OF regimental standards, trophies oil
arms and floral festoons.
The doors we're opened to ticket
holders at 3 o'clock this morning, and
by II 90 ocg the auditorium was filled,
except the roayl dais This was located
beneath the great dome 1t held b
single row of chairs, the largest, in the
centre, being surmnunted by small
gold imperial crown. The whole was
overhung with the royal standard. In
front of the royal chair was small
table, on which was telegraph key.
by which the Duke of Cornwall and
York was to flash the nrening sigma
throughput the Commonwealth, when
the Union Jack was to be simultape.
ously raised In every settlement of the
/ Federation.
THE majority OF the audience wa;
composed OF ladies', mostly DAD il
them were dressed in white. Brilliant
scattered groups of army and navy uni
forms gave color to the scene.
Facing the dnis was slightly raised
| platform, where seven rows of chairs
accommodated the members Of the
| Commonwealth Parliament. The lofty
north transept was devoted to tn,
members of the State Parliaments
East and west of the dais were grouIet
| the ministerial stalls. The remainder
of the hall ard the galleries werI
packed with well DIR, ssed, earnest
expsctant crowd A great orchestra
enlivened the ante-mer idian hour witt
operatic aire.
The formal proceedings began at IL. 5.
o'clocS, with the reading of the pro
cla,uation summoning the Senate ant
| the Representatives Noon was sig
naliztd by fanfare OF trumpets fion
the military band outside.
After he had opened the Parliament
the Duke of Cornwall and York reai
the following telegram from Kim
Edward VII: Ny thoughts are will
you upon this august occasion. | wisl
the Commonwealth of Australia ever
happiness and prosperity"
The Duke of Cornwall and York, i
his address, referred to the wishes G
the late queen, who, before her death
signed his commission to open Parlis
ment He paid tribute tothe generou
aid rendered by the colonies in til
South African War, the splendi
bravery of the troops and the sery ice
of the squadron in China, and expresse
the interest taken by King Edward vi
in the Australian people. lt.>was hi
earnest prayer that the union s
happily achieved would prove an in
strument for the further advancing Z
the welfare of the Australian subiec,
of the King and the consolida tion q
the Empire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
POPULATION OF MARYLAND.

Washington, May 10. The director
of the census announces that the popu-
lation of Maryland is !, 1888, OLA, making
a decrease of 2,006 from the original
figures, on account of the recount in
st. Mary's. Charles and Anne Arundel
counties.
The director says: "The greatest
laxity was show in several districts in
not counting people in their districts,
and the re enumeration showed large
number Of people not enumerated at
the proper time and place. So far as
the Census Office is concerned, its work
is finished. The Attorney General OF
mis- representative viii indicate what
further action, u any, has to be taken. !
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
Mr.. ARMSTRONG WRITES.

He Wanted Mr.. Willis on Silver Run
Road COMMITTEES.
Levy Court Commissioner John g.
Armstrong Of Odessa writes to Every
Evening that at Tuesdays meeting
President John Lynn of the Levy Court
suggested to him to add the name of
Commissioner Willis to his as the
committee to examine bids for the
sheathing for Silver Run Road. Mr..
Armstrong says that he willingly &C.
cepted this suggestion and notified Mr..
Willis to that effect. but that Mr..
Willis positively refused to serve.
Hence 1t was, according to Mr.. Arm
strong. his resolution was adopted in
the shape that it was.
The commissioner also says that
Every Evening was incorrect In report
snR bill of s33. 80 of Harry Vests for
work at Evans Mill, for he says the
bill was for only Sl3. 80, being for niue
days' work at 81. so day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

L. L. Wilcox, commander Of du Pom
Post, @. A. R., has issued the
following order for this years me
mortal service; Sunday, May 18th 4
Assemble at postroom ut 8 q. M, sharp
to attend divine service at st. Paul's
M. E. Church again at postroom at
D. M, joint service at Grand Operi
House; again at $50 p. m. to attenC
divine service at Calvary P. e. Church
Third and Washington streets. MAJ
Both The post will assemble at posq
room at Z, 80 a. m. to visit du Pont AM
outlying cemeteries, in hacks; again a
p. M, to take part in grand parad,
and presentation of flag to new Higl
School,, Comrades will be in uniform
as much as possible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
CAPTAIN DUNN HOME.
He Has Benin Philippines for Two Years
Mustered Ont

He Has Benin Philippines for Two Years
Mustered Out.
Capt. John M. Dunn of the Twenty
eighth Infantry arrived at his home in
this city last week from the Philippines,
where he has seem two years service.
Ho has been mustered out, the regi-
ment not being needed nov that
Aguinalda is captured.
Capt Dunn was in numerous engage.
ments with the Filipinos in Southern
Luzon. Before starting for home, he
saw Capt Albert W. Foreman of this
CITY, but did not talk with him. He
sailed from Manila March 18th and
reached San Francisco April 10th. On
account OF the prevalence of contagious
diseases in the Philippines rigid
quarantine regulations are observed to
prevent the carrying of disease iutc
this country.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
THE PROTEST DROPPED.
United States Engineers ofiiee Question to
BE Allowed to Settle Itself.

United States Engineers Office Question to
BE Allowed to Settle Itself.
At meeting OF the Board of Trade
committee Thursday afternoon to pro-
test against the closing OF the United
States Engineers office in this city it
was decided to take no farther action.
President William Lawton OF the board
has received letter from the War De.
partment at WASHINGTON saying that an
audience would be given the committee
at any time but he has replied that the
committee will make no protest. The
situation is to be allowed to solve itself.
Mr.. Lawton, in discussing the SUBJ
ject, said:
Under the existing conditions the
committee did not think it wise to
make any further protest against the
proposed removal OF the office. We ha, g
nu appropriation for Delaware and no
chance to get one any time soon.
"What little is left from the appro-
priation CT two years ago will have to
be used very economically to carry out
the project now on hand.
Major Raymond of Philadelphia
who after the change takes place will
have charge of this district, the COM
mittee thinks, is friendly to Delaware.
Major Raymond has great deal OF
| influence at Washington and 1t is the
opinion that he will be able to do more
| for Delaware than any one olse We could
hope to get, Gen. Smiths resignation
will take effect on July LIST and il @
fight was kept up for the maintenance
OF the Office iu all probability lieu.
tenant would BIO in charge OF the Office
Toe committee thinks that with nj
appropriation and person with nj
more intlufnce than lieutenant. the
Office would not be much benefit tt
| Wilmington. :"
1t ia thought that eventually branch
office of Col. Raymond's Office may II
established here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
WILLIAM H. GREGG'S FUNERAL.



wcn-known CarriageBuiIder Laid to Rest
Friday.
The funeral of William II. Gregg took
place Friday from his late residence,
No. 902 HaZlett street, where services
we're conducted by the Rev. o. G.. Bud
dington of Bethany Baptist Church,
assisted by the Rev. 4. A. McUurdy,
d. D., of Central Presbyterian Church,
and the Rev. TN. Eastwood, formerly
OF this city.
The honorary pallbearers were Will
liam Bowe, Henry f. Dure and William
Luke Of this city and II. #. Keachline
of Philadelphia. The active bearers
were the following members OF Bethany
Church Hiram. Ierger, John Runner,
J. W. Townsend, W. II. Whitenacls,
George Lowe and j. o. Whitehouse.
Interment was made in the Winning
tor and Brandywine cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

The Wilmington Horse Show Associa
tion has perfected this plans for the
horse show to BIZ held ut the associa.
tion's grounds formerly Wawasst Park,
on June 9th and 9th. On the first day
there is to be street parade, for
which 30 entries hare been received
up to the present tima. Good prizes
will be awarded 10 exhibitors, $40 in
firsts, $50 In seconds. and $75s in
specials. The classes will include
roadstere. horses in harness, combina.
tion saddle and harness; horses, car
riages, 30 ladies GLASS, tandems.
ponies in harness. saddle horses,
hunters and jumpers, Corinthian class,
four n.hands, dealers class, draughi
horses, Fire Department horses. &c.
Entries will close on May 25th. Races
will be held on June 18th and 18th
and August Goth, 2lst and 22d.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

Pesin, China, May 10. The Ameri-
cans have evacuated the districts under
their control. with the exception of the
Forbidden City, which they will con-
,inue to occupy, unless orders to the
contrary are reosived from Washington.
As it would be impossible to turn
over the American districts to the
Chinese, who certainly would not be
allowed to keep them INDEPENDENTLY,
Gen. Chaffee, in order to prevent chaos,
notified Count Won Wa iderses Q week
ago that he would evacuate today Ger
tain portions to the British ana ths
remainder to the Germans,
The departure OF the troops fol
Manila has been delayed 10 days, owing
to the transport Indiana being quaran
tined at Nagasaki, because of a cast
of smallpox on board. The American
soldiers here have been yaccinated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
GREW UNABLE TO RESCUE.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 9.-Capt. r.
e. Venning OF the British. steamship
Wingrove, which arrived here from
New York May 9th, fell overheard this
morning and was drowned. The body
was recovered by the haibor police.
The Winarpve was loading for
Mediterranean ports. She halls from
London.
Capt. Venniug lived at Bristol, Eng,
and was about 39/years old. In COM
pany with the second officer, he was
walking up the gang plank, which had
been rendered slippery by the rain
and as he attempted to reach the deck,
he lost his footing and plunged into
the water. His cries for help aroused
the crew, and every man on the vessel
jumped overheard in an rnavailing
effort to save his life.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
CITY COUNCILS SESSION.
Very Little Business Transacted at Thu

Very Little Business Transacted at Thurs
day Nights Meeting.
CITY Council was over half an hour
late In meeting Thursday and was in
session a very short rime. There was
very little business and II was disposed
Of with dispatch.
An invitation from The Grand Army
of the Republic to participate 10 the
Memorial Day parade was accepted and
it was decided to take part.
City Treasurer Hamann' reported q
balance of 47,417,4 AS in the First
National Bank to the credit Of current
expenses; a SO, that his receipts during
the week we're as follows: Tax Col
lector Sayers, $500; Collector Lewis,
81 600.
On the recommendation Of the finance
committee, the sum Of s525 was trans
ferreu from the incidental and miscel-
laneous account to the appropriation
for fuel, after which sundry bills for
coal we're ordered Paid.
The Board OF Education was allowed
its monthly appropriation of Sl3, 566. OIL.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

Miss Sallie A. Taylor died at $50
O'Clock Friday morning at her home, No.
302 King street, after an illness Of
several months. She had been the
principal OF No. 90 School for number
of years. She was born at Coffee Run
on the Lancaster pike within the limits
of New CASTLE county and was the
daughter of the late Johu p. Taylor and
Martha L. Morrison Taylor. The father
of the deceased was a well-known car
renter and builder and carried on the
business here. Her early education
was received in this city and her first
charge was at School No. 12 The
members of the family surviving are
her mother, Mss Lille Al. Taylor,
George a. Taylor and Wilmer g. Taylor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

A horse owned by George 4. Will
liams of Claymont became trighte tened
Friday morning understanding on Della
ware avenue b. tween Harrison and
Franklin streets, as the wreck car o.
the Wilmington City railway was pass
ing and stepred in front of the car.
The car struck it, breaking its log,
and it was a'terward shot and killed
by Police Sergeant Evans.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

Easton, Md. May 8. - Ellen Wilson,
colored, servant in the family of Joseph
Horney, on the Point road, Easton, died
May 9Th, aged 50 years, after weeks ILL
ness. DR.. james B. Merritt was the attend
ing physician and his certificate snys she
died from Bilious collie. Mason & Co.,
undcrtakers, proceeded to bury her yester-
day, but when the gate of Richards ceme-
terry was reached, John B. Fairbank. acting
coroner, by direction of States Attorney
Clayland Mullikin. stopped further proceed
ings and the corpse was taken back to the
house, where an autopsy and inquest will be
held. The woman's life was insured and
there was suspicion of foul play.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
COLONIAL DANES OF AMERICA,
Delaware Society Holds Annual hIeetin
and Elects ofiieors.

Delaware Society Holds Annual Meeting
and Elects ofiieors.
The Delaware Society of Colonial Danes
of America met Thursday at Historical So
ciety Building and elected the following !;
President, Mrs. Charles L. Mcilyaine; First
Vice President, Mrs. Eugene du Pont I;
Second Vice. President Mrs. Charles q.
Ruinford; Honorary vee-President, Mrs.
William Poyntell Johnston; Managers, Mrs.
John II. Rodney, Miss Anna II. CaEby,
Mrs Linton Smith, Mis-, Alice E.Johnston,
Mrs. Eugene du Pont. Holuing-over man
ayers are Mrs. Charles q. Rumford. Mrs.
George X. Rotfeeker, Mrs. Peter Wright,
Mrs. Q. Il. Miller. Mrs. Il. L. Warner, Mrs.
William Lea, Miss Harriet o. Comegyss
Miss NJ. 7. Ridgely and Mrs. James A..
Draper. The managers will meet next Mon
day morning.
The reporE Of the historian showed that In
addition to contributions TO local objects
the organization had given about 5000 in
the psst year, one of the objects being that
of the women of America to establish q
memorial to Washington in Paris. re
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
THREE MEN BURNED TO DEATH.

Ottawa, Canada, May 9.-Three men
were burned to death in boarding
houss which, with otuer wooden tena
ments and Roy a Sayigniz's hotel, was
destroyed today.
The victims were.- r. Leblanc of
st. Joseph's, James Maxwell Of Point
Lewis and Edward Roy Of st. Joseph's.
The property loss was $50, 600
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Middletown, May 9.-While pushing from
one room TO another, at his residence. on
Green street, last night, Richard w Cochran
brother of the late Ex-Governor John L.
Cochran, made misstep ID the dark hall
way, and fell hendforemost nearly 20 feet.
He was badly bruised, and is now continGd
to his bed. His wife, Mrs. Caffeine Cochran,
died few weeks ngu. Mr.. Cochran is "a
years of age. and has been IN feeble health
for several wears,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

The stockholders Of the X. OF P. Hay
Co. hold their annual meeting Friday
ey ening and elected the following
directors; A, J. Hyland, William
Simmons, M. L: Garrett. Nathar
Lieberman, Harry Fritz, Thomal
Mullen, Jr, j. L. Stradley, Edmunc
Hawke. The directors organized BY
electing the following officers: A. j,
Hyland, president; Thomas Mullenl
Jr., secretary; Nathan LiebsrmafH
treasurer. The twelfth annual repof
shows the following: Reoeipts
80, 1921. AZ; disbursements, 81, OBJ
assets, s21, 759. 81. The liabilities 1
clude NOR tgages, sl3. 600; bills payab!
$3.50.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

The number OF stockholders in the
Pennsylvania Railroad Co, is today
about 10000. This is falling of Of
several, thousands, and indicates that
quite u number of the smaller holders
have sold. Since the allotmsnt of new
stock tine company's foi es,Thile work.
ing cut the ailotments, have discovered
chat the holdings OF sub.corporations
have been largely increased. 1t is also
expected that it will be shown that the
holdings in New York have largely in
creased.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
Wilmington club omcers.

The board of governors of the Will
mington Club has elected Victor b.
Woolley vice president; A. d. Poole,
treasurer; J. Chester Gibson, secre.
tary, and John II. Dandy, j. Chester
Gibson and Victor b. Woolley, house
committee. Levi O. Bird is the presi-
dent OF the club.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

George W. Bullock has Deen appointed
master OF division a at the Ferris In
dustrial School to succeed II. @.
Twitchell, who was promoted to the
position of superintendent. and Mrs.
Twitchell having become assistant
superintendent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

The Rev. Edwin t. Mowbray of Piedmont
W. Va, and Miss Ella Nj. Rider of RuSton,
Md, were married III Fayette Street Method;
ist Episcopal Church. Baltimore, last week |.
] he groom's brother, the Rev. A. s. Mowl
brny, secretary of the Wilmington Confer
ence, officiated, and was assisted by the
Rev. Joseph B. Stitt, pastor of Fayette
Street Church. There were no attendants
other than the ushers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
THREE FIREMEN INJURED.

Albany. N. y. May 0. Trinity M.
e. Church, one of the largest churches
in this city, was destroyed by fire to-
day. Loss, SIS, 900.
Three fremen were injured, and it is
believed one win die. They were
caught beneath falling ceiling in the
Sunday -schoolroom. tx II k,1
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
, 'uurt 1yhIIe Al Worl,

George L. Brown, of No. 1919 Chest
nut street, carpenter in the empo
of the Z. W. & b. railroad, received a
painful wound Friday while re-
laying the platform under the sheds OF
the P.,W. & B.rsilroad at French street
station. a large splinter entered his
left hand.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

Harrisburg. Pa, May 9.-What is known
as the Voorhees, bill, which provided for
submitting to the people at the November
election the question of changing the luca-
tion of the capital from Harrisburg to
Philadelphia, was defeated by the lower
branch OF the Legislature yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

John W. Worrell OF Pleasant Hill. dy
partment commander of>the DepartmeI
Of Delaware. G. 4. r., has Issue 4e Belle,
order announcing that he has aFpoint3ork parI
William q. Baugh OF No, l.3z Wa to have
Fourth street. this city, member aston has
Smyth Post. M. l. assistant ndluiaqCoI. MOI
general and assistant quarteri b. Will
general. lid iasI
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

Sheriff Mcdaniel Thursday sol1 property of
ROBERT McCauiley, DR., Twenty seventh and
Washington streets, TO Tilghnan Johnston
for $500, and property of Hannah E.Stocks-
dale Oak aud Broome streets, to Edgar
NJ. Hopes for 81, 700.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
Jamos Brennan was serlonsly scaIded NJ

JhmeH BRENNAN was snrIOnsIy scaIded Mt
the Elkton pulp mill Tuesduy week.
HylRnd Marcus of Elkton was seriously
injured last week while cutting wood. His
axe caught in clothes line, and struck him
in the face.
Denton now has population OF ], 07O.
showed. With the village Of West Denton,
the population would reach 1,400
The Rev. F. @. Wright, member Of the
Delaware NJ. e. Conference (colored) who
WIS recently stationed at Salisbury. has
been found guilty OF immoral conduct and
suspended from the ministry. The question
of expellihg him will be considered at the
next session OF the conference.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16

The government wrecking bouts has blown
up the old steamer Samuel Apologize, which
sank of Odessa wharf, in Appoquinimink
menace to navigation.