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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
LEGALITY OF THE ELECTION.

Those Interested in the Proposed Contest
Say They AreTalSing the Step to Preclude
the Possibility OF the Republicans Doing
So Two Years Hence
Democrats who are Interested In the
movement to- test the legality of the
recent municipal election say they
are actuated simply by desire to have
a judicial ruling on the law, WHICH
they believe to be defective. They
claim that their only object is to settle
the matter inithe courts 30 that there
will be no contention hereafter and
the matter will not again he revived.
They say they are taking the step
row in order to preclude the possibility
Of the Republicans making the Same
move two years hence, asserting that
they fear such stop might be taken
il the matter should be allowed to rest
now. fsttt
Those concerned in the movement
are chiefly .ofiiceholders. but they say
they ARE not taking the step from any
selfish motive, alleging that they are
not interested in keeping themselves in
office, but simply want the court to
pass upon the Jaw.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

trade to lighter markets, which are more
active. All Western markets report
heavy sole leather firm and tending up
ward. Hides are strong and the margin
between the raw and finished products
is harrow one. Failbres in the United
States for the week number 1888, against
1853 last week, 1870 in this week year
ago, 100 In 1893, 207 in 1898 ard 226 IN
1897, Canadian failures for the week
number II, ajainat "a last week, 23 in
this week year ago, 20 in 1899 and 10
in 1885,"
II. G. Dun g. Co. Is Review says:
Confirmation by the Agricultural
Bureau of recent private estimates OF
the what crop has given to business at
one O, creator confidence. Retail opera
tions both East aud West are larger,
and distribution of merchandise by the
wholesale trade is increasing in dry
goods, boots and shoes. The labor situa-
ton is gradually meuding. In finished
steel produce there is great activity,
owing to the large amount OF goods to
be delivered July LIST. There is noted
especial urgency for immediate ship
ment by consumers OF plates, bars and
structural shapes, the activity in build
ing operations showing no diminution.
Seasonable weather has somewhat
aroused the dry goods market. There
is not such activity that dealers are
overwhelmed but the various divisions
of manufacture are fairly occupied, and
heavy supplies Of print cloths at Fall
River have decreased. Lower quota
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

Bradstreet's, Saturday: "Reports to
Brndstreet's show further improve
ment in the volume .and tone OF dis
tributive trade, which had its inception
IN the better weather and crop oondi-
tions. A better business ia noted in
some lines of mems wear, woolens and
some makes OF cheaper goods are re-
ported heavily ordered ahead. While
the cereals are lower on good CROP re-
ports quick support has come from the
export demand, which has been the
largest for weelSa East, and the decline
has beea temporarily. at least, arrested,
One of the most satisfactory features
of all is that, after quite period of
iulness, pig iron has Eeen taken more
freely at leading market, and bais and
plates have sold better, the latter even
noting an advance. Pig iron produce
tion is shown TO be proceeding at an
Unprecedented rate. but consumption
appears to wait promptly upon output.
Railroad earnings continue IN undi-
minished volume, and the only decidedly
unfavorable feature deserving attention
il the failure of the machinists' strike
TO be amicably settled, the prospects, in
fact, being that the contest will be a
long drawn out one. Shoe shipments
from Eastern markets have again
passed the 100, 900 case mark. For the
season shipments are now l1S, 600 cases
ahead of last year. Efforts of heavy
leather manufacturers to secure ad-
vances on-these goods have driven some
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

Pottsville, Pa, June 10. 7+John Has
sell, the night patrolman at Mahonoy
City, was mortAlly shot by burglars,
whom he apprehended boring hole
into the safe at Swift's warehouse, at
Mahonoy City, at $50 O'Clock this
morning.
Hassel was informed Of the fact that
the safe was being cracked. and he
hastened to the spot. AS he peered
into q window, members of the gang
who were doing guard duty on the out
side of the building, opened fire upon
him. One of his wrists was shattered
by ball. another bullet went through
his kidneys and the third took elect
in his hip.
The burglars escaped without secur-
ing anything.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
SONS OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

The Organization Holds n Meeting and
Celebrates Flag Day.
The Delaware Society, Sons OF Ameri-
eau Revolution, celebrated Flag Day at
mseting held at the Historical Society
building Friday night, after which the
members were dined by Howard d.
Ross, the president.
At the meeting DR.. Samuel H. Jones,
J. Austin Ellison and Lewis Ellison
we're elected to membership. Clarence
NJ. Dillon and the Messrs. Ellison were
awarded medals of honor attesting their
service in the volunteer army during
the war with Spain. Announcement
was made OF the death of Frederick
W. Hoffman. member of the society,
md the Rev. DIR. Francis M. Munson,
sho designated to prepare suitable
'esolutions. Captain John NJ. Dunn,
who returned from the Philippines
recently, gave an interesting talk on
the situation there at the time OF his
DEPARTURE.
Delegates who attended the National
Congress at pittsburg reported concern
ing the proceedings of that body.
President Ross said the National Reg
lister Is now in the hands of the
printers and will he ready by February
22d, next. 1t will contain the record
of every member of the order in the
country. Every person joining the
society this year will be included in
the register.
Report was made that the subscrip-
tons for the Cooch's Bridge Memorial
are being received, and the prospects
are encouraging TO the committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
VARIOUS ITEMS OF NEWS
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL

spcieal Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Dover, June 15.-Commencemen
week at the Dover High School will
beginsSunday, June 23d, when the act
ing principal, the Rev. Joseph Brown
Turner, will preach the baccslaureate
sermon Id the Presbyterian Church.
Glass Day exercises will be rendered at
tho Century Club Tuesday afternoon,
June 25tb. Following is the programme
for the commencement, which will be
held in the First Baptist Church,
Wednesday evening, June Goth: Saluta-
tory, Margaret Pratt Harper; public
Men and Their Issues" Herbert M.
Jones; .The Progress OF America, !"
Mary Il. Freeman Imagination in
Sclence, W. v. Derby; "The Ideal
CITY, I" Elsie L. CHRISTOPHER; "Annexa-
tion Of Cuba,'' T.. Marvel Gooden I;
"Education in America. /" James W.
Paryis; 1.-THE Starry Heavens,
Blanche r Graham Free Libraries, T"
M. Hayes Wilson Victoria, queen
and Empress, Henry @. Collision, Jr. I;
.'Militarism, - Frances Skunk Downs I;
s.Deyelupment OF Overland Mail
Routes, y Paul R. Smith; vsledictory,
b. Parks Gooden. The juniors will
give banquet at the Century Club
Monday evening, June GATH Cecil o.
Fulton, Jr., will be toastmaster. The
other members. OF the class are Mary
| Z. Baker. Elsie Bishop, Madge Beau
champ, Eva @. Frear, Alice E. Lodge,
Elizabeth O. Lewis, Sarah L. Stevens,
Helen Jones, Charles d. Alice, Walton
Leather bury, Willard Parsons and
| Arthur Swain.
The Delaware General Electric Rail
way Co. expects to have 10 miles Of lis
road completed by July Gath. The con-
tract for the bricks for the chr barn
and poyerhouse has been awarded to
the Delaware CLAY Manufacturing Go.
l of Dover.
! The Robbins Hose Co. has bought
100 nickel badges, which will be worn
by its members,
The golf links at the fair grounds
will be in condition for play next week.
Richard Welton, who had charge OF
the musical department of the Will
minRton Conference Academy the past
academic year, will 81 a. similar posi-
tion in a DENVER institution! next year.
The outEuildings on the Rev. aWil-
liau f. Talbot's farm, near Dover.
were destroyed by fire few days ago.
A COW and a quantity Of grain were
also burned
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
Boy Badly Hurt.

George Powell, aged IA years, of No
5l9 Shearman street, narrowly escaped
serious injury yesterday week in
runaway accident. He is badly bruised.
He was sitting in a wagon Of the Dia.
mond Ice Co., when the horses started
to run away from the icehouse beyond
Eleventh street bridge. At Fourteenth
street and Railroad avenue the wagon
collided with another vehicle and the
lad was thrown from Mis- seat and In
some .unaccountable manner his legs
became caught between the spokes OF
one Of the wheels. The wheels revolyed
several times and the boys head struck
the ground. Fortunately before many
revolutions of the wheel had been made
the horses were stopped. The boy was
taken to his home in the Phoenix am
bulance and DR.. Morgan summoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
FOUGHT FOR FIVE CENTS.
One of the Combatants Kiiied-The othe
Begged for Mercy.

One of the Combatants Kilied-The Other
Begged for Mercy.
Chicago, ILL.,, June 1.-two men,
last night, fought for the possession of
five cents; and when the struggle
ended, one was dead and the other was
on his knees, pleading with an infuri.
ated mob to spare his life. The timely
arrival Of the police prevented a lynch
ing.
John Czech and Kazmir Kochanski
had disagreement over the value of a
piece of old copper that one bad
bought from the other. Angry woios
led to blows. During the fight, Czech
picked up the bent and battered barrel
OF rifle He whirled the weapon about
his head, bringing it down on his ad
versary's skull with such force that
Koohanski fell dead.
Then, the mob fiockei about the two
men. Czech was seized hold of by a
dozen men. Every wanted to drag
him to lamp post and lynch him, and
this was only prevented by the arrival
of the police, who found the man on his
knees, begging for mercy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
CAR EMPLOYEES FIRED AT
A Conductor and a Motorman Attacked
Near New Castle by a Negro.
THE MEN ESCAPED UNlNJURED
But the Bullets Were Uncom-
fortably Close.
THE ALLEGED ASSAlLANT RAN AWAY

special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
New Castle, June II. CONDUCTOR
Richard Megginson and Motorman
William Hushebeck Of the Wilmington
New Castle railway were muir.
derously assaulted about midnight last
night as their car was going across the
bigh bridge near the powerhoude by O
negro who is believed to have been
Jerry Carney. Five shots were fired
at tie uar men. but they succeeded In
lodging the bullets, which whizzed
mast their heads, and, though con-
siderably alarmed for their safety,
escaped uninjuIed. The negro ran
away.
Carney lives In New Castle, but for
GONE reason frequently rides out OF
town to point beyond the power
house, usually making the trip about
Midnight. Thursday he boarded the
car leaving Sixth and Delaware streets
for Wilmington at IL. 40 O'Clock. The
car had not gone far, when Carney be-
came abusive and used such vile
language that Conductor Megginson
found it necessary to demonstrate with
him. just before the car reached the
powerhouse the motor burned out and
IL was necessary 10 run the disabled
car into the car be-. n and bring out
another one 10 its place. Before the
sar was run into the barn the con
luctor told Carney to get off. The
negro complied with the request, but
was so abusive that the conductor de-
uided not to allow him to again board
the car, being of the impression that
l. 4hn s..u. -
Carney did nut propose to be left il he
could help 1t and stood in front Of the
car barn on the track upon which the
new car was to pe run out As the car
was being run out OF the barn Carney
attempted to get aboard, but was
pushed aside by ths car men. The car
was soon on the main track and on the
way to Wilmington, but Carney instead
Of being aboard, was standing along
the road swearing vengeance upon the
car men for their refusal to allow him
to ride.
Just as the car reached the high
bridge over the Delaware railroad cut
oil. the regro whipped out dangerous
looking revolver and shot FIVE times at
the conductor and motormai. 1t ia
almost miracle that one of the men
at least wae not seriously hurt, as the
car, which was Of the summer variety,
was running very slowly, as they
always do over the bridge, and the in
furiated negro was at close range. In
fact, he had every opportunity to kill
both OF the car men, who were the only
occupants of the car. and they can
thank Providence that they arc alive.
Carney fled and the car men had no
disposition TO follow him. He went in
the direction of New Castle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

tions recently established had a helpful
effect, but the temperature was more
potent for good. Wheat declined to q
more reasonable level with Withdrawal
of speculative support. The govern
mont report of condition on June lat
was chiefly responsible. A crop this
year equal to the greatest ever harvested
was indicated by the official statement,
and, as department figures have gener-
ally proved below the final yield, there
was heavy selling of options, with n
fall below 80 cents for cash wheat at
this city. Foreign buying promptly
decreased with the prospect of more
satisfactory terms. Atlantic exports for
the week, -four included, vers 2, 935,
9S3 bushels, against 4,520,1a4 the
previous week, and 3,0Sl, 926 the same
week last year. Corn also lost in value,
although crop news was not especially
bright. Atlantic exports are still I'M.
satisfactory, amounting to 2, 1877, 1925
bushels, against 8, 206, 593 year ago.
Notwithstanding somewhat lower QUO.
tations for corn, the provision market
has developed much strength, and pork
products at the West are receiving the
attention of spectators to an unusual
extent, mess pork rising to sl5. 10 here. !
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
OBITUARY.

Capt. John W. Barney, who was cap
tain of Co. b First Delaware Regiment
during the Civil War, died at the
Soldiers Home at Hampton, Va, FRI
day. He was born in Smyrna d3
years ago and spent his early life there.
He entered the war as private and
came out csptain.of his company. After
the war he went to New Mexico, whore
he studied law and practiced. Later
he returned to this State. He served
as assistant adiutant- general of the
Union Veteran Legion for the United
States, and when the q. a. R. National
Encampment was held in San Fran
cisco, acted as acknowledgement. His
wife IS been dead several years. Dur
ing the Civil War Captain Barney was
in numerous important battles ard had
an excellent record as soldier.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
PASSENGERS PANIC-STRICKEN,
An Accident on Brooklyn Bridge at al
EARLY Hour Today.

An Accident on Brooklyn Bridge at an
Early Hour Today.
New York, June 15.--The breaking
OF an axle on the front chr of bridge
train that left the Brooklyn station at
7 O'Clock this morning demolished a
short section OF track. ripped the
dangerous third rail from its fastenings
and threw one end Of itsinto the bridge
roadway below, where 1T sputtered
flame, endangering the woodwork of
thsbridge, and left the car. in which
there were fully 100 passengers. poised
above the roadway within four feet Of
the point at which it would have fallen
over.
The passengers we're panic-strichen,
but they were crowded In the car 30
closely that they we're unable to reach
the doors until the train had ccme to a
standstill.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
TO CARRY POSTMEN FREE.

Peoples Railway Go. Offers the Free Use
of Its Lines to the Letter Carriers.
The People's Railway Go. has issued
an order extending to the letter carriers
Of Wilmington tho free use Of its lines,
while they are travelling In the per-
formance of their duty. The order
reads that tho mail carriers may ride
free on all Of the company's lines when
in uniform.
This favor is highly appreciated by
the postal officials, the carriers and the
public, us it will facilitate the delivery
Of mail matter and save the carriers
many steps.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
TEN YEARS in 'pENITENTlARY.


Mrs. Philip n. Kennedy Found Guilty of
Murder in the Second Degree.
Kansas City, Mo-, June ia YER
dict OF guilty Of murder in the second
degree has been rendered against Mrs.
Philip II. Kennedy, nee Prince, for the
killing of her husband, 10 February
last. Her punishment has been fixed
at 10 years In the penitentiary.
Judge Wotford entered the courtroom
at GAS o'clock this morning and inn
mediately sent for the prisoner. Mrs.
Kennedy was brought in few minutes
later, accompanied by her father, her
married sister and,orhers. A moment
later, the jury filed in. The foreman
read, the verdict in calm voice, and
Mrs. Kennedy heard IL in the same
manner. A moment later, she broke
into >sobs, and was escorted back to her
CELL
Notice of appeal was filed by counsel
for the defense.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
HARRIGAN TO co TO BUFFALO.

VIII Engage In the Contracting Business
with His Uncle. ~
Jeremiah Harrigan went Buffalo, on
Monday, where he will become part.
ner with his uncle, John Heyd. a
wealthy contractor. Harrigan will look
after tie carting, &C., for time.
Some of the members Of the, family
are interesting in a large soap plant in
Buffalo and it is likely that hariigan
will eventually come back to Delaware
and locate at Kaolin. where he will
look after the shipment OF clay TO the
Buffalo firm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

Detroit, Mich, June Is. "A special
from Allegsn to the Tribune says
that, during the progress rof q terrible
electrical storm which passed over
Allegap county, late last night, the
barn of Sullivan Case, near Scott Lake,
was struck by lightning and burned.
The charred body of Case was found In
the ruins. John Yorker and his son
James of Mill Grove were killed by
lightning, having sought refuge from
the storm iu barn. Much damage to
crops was done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

William Miller of Kent county, Md,
was stricken with three tits Saturday
IN this city, first at Third and Tatnall
streets, where Officers Fox land Conner
took care of him until he revived ;
shortly afteryard at Third and King
streets and later at Sixth and Market,
from which place he was taken to the
City Hall and given treatment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

New York. June Is. = Dudley r.
Wake, grandson of the late Rear
Admiral Wake and widely known in
musical circles, committed, suicide
today, by inhaling gas, at his boarding
place, in Brooklyn. He was 30 years
old. Business reverses are thought to
have caused him to take his life
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

lature for taxation; and~ does not take
away the inherent power vested in the
Legislature, representing the sovereign
power of the people, to classify property
for taxation and exempt particular
property from taxation; when not ex-
pressly forbidden go TO do by the Con-
stituiten.''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

Mrs. Stielfel of Talleyville was
thrown from her carriage over Eleventh
street. bridge Saturday morning and had
her arm broken. She was taken in the
phenix ambulance to the Delaware
hospital,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20
Treasurer Of Princeton University Dead.

Princeton, N. j., June BE. o.
Osborn, treasurer of Princeton Univer-
sity since 1885, died hero today of
apoplexy. Mr.. Osborn was to have
been married to Mrs. o. M. Stiger Of
Princeton on Monday next. He was 81
wears old,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-20

Fred Cooper, colored, was struck by
a team on the Il. o. railroad near East
Junction Friday night and had his arm
broken, 4N IA
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-04-09
MUSICALE AND READING

Of the Elm City Kindergarten Associa-
 ton, April 10.
 The concert and reading to be given in the United Church chapel, April 1o for the benefit of the Elm City Free Kindergarten, is one that all lovers of good music will enjoy.
 "The Daisy Chain is sweet and ex- quisite series of songs where the music is perfectly welded to the words. It could not be otherwise with so finished and gifted an artist to compose them as Liza Lehman.
 Mrs. Florence May Loomis, who takes the soprano part, sings at the Dwight Place church; Miss Louise Daniker is the contralto of Plymouth church; MT. | Walter F. Schneeloch Is the tenor solo l ist at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, in New York; MT. William F. Morgan is the baritone of the Center church choir of this city. They all possess fine voices, and their years of experience added to their fine training afford abun- dant proof of the manner in which the song will be rendered. MT. Walter Cowles has already won golden opinions for his work as an accompanist. It Is only to be regretted that he will not be heard as performer on the piano, aside from the singers on the night of the concert.
 Professor Wetzel is a very talented reader of Yale university, and what ever he shall read or recite cannot fall to be enjoyed. The object for which the entertainment is given Is one that should appeal to the hearts of every one who is interested in the training and elevation of the children of the poor. It was in one of the Free Kindergar- tens of this city that little girl of five years old when asked what she wished for Christmas gift, replied. II don't want anything. if only can have enough to eat'
 These kindergartens are doing a won- derful work for the children, and for their parents as we'll. No charity is more deserving of interest and assist ance.
 The following ladies have consented to act as patronesses: Mrs. F. E. Brad ley, Mrs Franklin Bradley, Mrs. Wal ter Camp, Mrs. G. B. Farnham Mrs. H. W. Farnam. Miss Elsie Farnam, Mrs. G. T. Ladd, Misc Leighton, Mrs. c. C. Morris, Mrs. w. A. Rice, Mrs. c. B. Stevens, Mrs. w. K. Townsend, Mrs M. F. Tyler and Mrs. F. w. Williams.