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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
OBITV1RF.

Samuel e. Stewart, aged SO years,
died Friday. The funeral took
place Monday from the residence of his
son. Sl2 du Point street..
Salie A, Locates, aged A months,
daughte: Of VIC. and Frances Locates,
died thursday at the home OF her
PARENTS in Philadelrhia. The body was
taken to DsImar Monday morning for
inteFment,
Mrs. Ada White, wife of Frederick
White, passenger brakeman on the p,
W. & b. railroad, and whose home is
at All Rodney street, this city, died in
Baltimore Monday. The body was
brought to this city Monday for inter
ment.
The death of Mrs. Ellie Il. Shellsdy,
aged IS years, wife of Frank S. Shellady,
occurred on Thursday at her home, in
Philadelphia. The funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon and the
body brought to this city on Monday
fori nterment at Riveiv.ew cemetery.
Mrs. Amelia Bechtel, aged SO years, wife
of Isaac N. Bechtel, died on Saturday at her
home, 1915 West Eighth street. Funeral
services wereheld at the house Tuesday
evening and interment was made yester-
day aJ Reading, Pa.
The death of Anna Morris, aged 81 years,
late of this city. widow OF Nathaniel Morris,
occurred Sunday at the home of her SON.
in.law. James r. Murphy. Philadelphia.
Funeral services were held at the late
home of the deceased tuesday evening at
O'Clock. lnterment was made in this yes
tsrday morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19

all possible dispatch, Commodore Scbley
having in view the importance OF nrriy.
ing off CientuegUs with as much coal as
possible in the ships bupkers.
The blockade Of Cienfuegos was
effective.
Commodore Schley in permitting the
steamer Adula to enter the port OF
Ciepfuegos eyreoted to obtain nforma
tion concerning the Spanish squadron
from her when che came out.
The passage from Cienfuegos to a
point about 20 milea south OF Santiago
was made with as much dispatch as
was possible, while keeping the squad :
ron a unit.
The blockade Of Santiago was effect
i've.
Commodore Schley was the senior
officer OF QUE squadron off Santiago
when the Spanish squadron attempted
to escape on the morning OF July Sd,
lspS. de was 10 absolute command and
is entitled to the credit due 10 such
commanding officer To- the glorious vio-
tury which resulted in the total de.
struction OF the Spanish slips.
George Dewey,
Admiral U. s. N.
Samuel @. I.emly,
Judge Advocate. Gepe ral U. S. N, Judge.
Advocate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
ECHO or THE PAN-AMERICAN.
The List of Delaware Exhibitors Who Al
Entitled to Awards

The List of Delaware Exhibitors Who Are
Entitled to Awards.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Dec. IA. Wesley Webb, score
tary OF the Delaware State Board of
Agriculture. yesterday received from
W. I. Buchanan, director general of
the Fan a merican Expos tion, held at
Buffalo, the following liat of awards,
which Mr.. Webb will distribute imae-
diately after they arrive here:
Gold medals-Delsware state Board
of Agriculture, general disr ay of fruit /;
Samuel II. Derby, Woodside, fruit (;
Joseph Mcdaniel, Dover. ues1hes.
Silver medals--J w. Kilien. Felton,,
chestnuts; Myer s. Son, BriGgeville,
straw berries; Slaymaker q Son, Cam.
den, strawberries +. NJ Soper, Nag
nolis, plums; Charles Wight, 5eaiord,
peaches
bronze medals = Frank Bancroft.
Camden, apples; Charles Barker, Mil
ford, peaches; j. Z. Carter, Smyrna,
plums and grapes; Delaware nurseries.
Milford, fruit: Reuben Ford, Brenford,
fruit; j. A. Frear, Wyoming, Sstsuma
plums; s. ii. George, Pennington,
peaches; g. II. Gildersleeve. Wyoming,
seaohes; j.. M. Huntley, Dover. Fears
W. n. Mckee, Dover, peaches; Thomas
Moore, Camden, fruit; W. T. Massey,
Smyrna, grapee; Alexander Pullen,
Milford, peaches; @. P. Swain, Bridge
vile, peaches; W. 8 Todd, Greenwood,
strawberries; L. Webt, Wyoming,
peaches; W. r. Webb, Wyoming,
peaches.
Hon rnble mention--M. G. jackson,
Harrington, fruit: Charles Walton,
Newark, peaches; Charles Wright Sea.
ford, pears; Delaware Stats College fol
Colored Students, Dover, plums; Eras
mus Jones, Bridgesills, peaches; Q.
W. Lord, Camden, Mountain Rose
peaches: James T. Shallcross, Middle
town. Satsuna plums; @. e. Brown,
Bridgeville, peaches; DR.. T. o. Clements,
Dover, Elberta peaches; J. W. Tharp,
Harrington, apples; w. d. Mosley,
Dover, peaches; Myer & Son, Bridge
vile, transparent apples.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
SENSATIONAL COURT SCENE.

Columbus, o., Dec 14.-There was
sensational scene in Judge Bigger's
cour tAyesterday, when Ju3ge u. G.
Badger assaulted former Congressman
John j.. Lentz.
The episode was the outerowth o. the
appointment OF receiver OF the Vol
fran Guitar Co. by Judge Badger
Lentz had, as att1rney for NH Vol
fran, filed an affidavit n Judge Big
ger y court alleging pre- iudice on the
part OF Judge Badger, and asked Judge
Bigger to hsar a motion to sacate the
recsiyershir. Judge Badger happened
into the courteous while the latter was
being laid before Judge bigger, and he
accused Lent of having misstated the
facts. Lents entered denial. Judge
Badger then assaulted the former Con-
gressan. Lentz made no attempt to re-
taliate. but tod Badger that inasmuch
as he was judge he would not strike
him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
RAILROAD OFFICES.

The Pannsylvania Com pany Not to Remove
Them From Philadelphia.
Philsdolphia NnT''N american,
As dean ~ news announcement, 1t
is dsc.ar-d 3y officials Of the Penn
syitania NAT The headquarters Of the
systsin win remain id Philadelphia.
despite the gigantic development
p.arred for the New York end. An
authoritative statement to this effect
was made yesterday.
1t was pointed out that the Penn
sylvsnia only recently began the
erection of large addition to the
general Offices In Philadelphia, and
that it was absurd to suppose that the
two splendid buildings would be aban-
doned for quarters in New York.
''For another thing, said the official
who madeline statement, cit must be
remem bered that not only the army of
general office employees, but practically
all Of the Officials hagH established
their homes in or near Philadelphia,
and nothing but the most urgent
reasons could induce change. There
are no such reasons, and the general
offices Of the Pennsylvania will remain
here -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
TWO NEW PRIESTS.

The Rev. John A. CLANCY of Natchez,
Miss, has been appointed priest In
charge at st. Joseph Colored Church
and Industrial School, at Eleventh and
French streets, to succeed the Rev. l..
j.. Welbers, who was recently assigned
to Epiphany College, Baltimore. Father
CLANCY has been given an assistant,
the Rev. James Naily of Arkansas.
Although young men, both priests have
had much experience in religio work
among colored people. They are mem
bers Of the Josephite Order.
the object in having two priests at
the colored church is to make greater
efforts toward the conversion of oolored
ueonle TO the Catholic faith. st.
Joseph's Church, on French strest, is
intended exclusively for work among
colsred people and the labors OF these
two olergymen will be devoted entirely
to the colored race.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
OPINION OF THE MAJORITY.
Wherein Benham and Ramsay Hold schlcy
as Blamable.

Wherein Benham and Ramsay Hold schlcy
as Blamable.
Washington, Dec. u. The report of
the commission, signed by admiral
Dewey and Judge. Advocate Lemiy, as
required by regulations, but represent
ing only the conclusions of AdmiIals
benham and Ramsay, Is as follows:
Commodore Sohley, in command OF
Flying Squadron, should hare pro.
oeeded with utmost dispatch OF Glen
fuegos and should have mn ntained a
close blockade of that port li
lie should have endeavored on May
22d ut Cienfuegos to obtain inforina-
tion regarding the Spanish squadron
by communicating with the insurgents
at the place designated in the memoir
andum delivered to him al 3. 10 a. no.
OF that date. He should have pro-
reeded from Cienfuegos to Santiago de
Cuba with all dispatch and should have
DISPOSED his vessels with aview of in.
teroeptiny the enemy in any attempt to
pass the Flying Squadron.
He should not have delayed the
aquadron for the Eagle.
He should not have made the retro
grade turn westward with h;s squadron.
He should have promptly obeyed the
Nhfy DbDhEbilbuL OEdoE vi -utg GOlus
lie should have endeavored to capture
or destroy the Spanish vessels at anchor
near the entrance of Santiago harbor on
May 29th and 30th.
He did not do his utmost with ths
force under his command to capture OIL
destroy the Colon and other vessels Of
the enemy which he attacked ON Mas
3lst.
By commencing the engagement or
July Sd with the port battery and turn
ing the Brooklyn around with port hem
Commodore Schley caused her to lost
d stance and position with the Spanish
vessels, especially with the Eizcaya ant
Colon.
The turn of the Brooklyn to stsrtoart
was made to avoid getting her int
dangerous proximity to the Spanish
vessels. The turn was made toward thu
Texas and caused that vessel to st1l
and TO back her engines to avoid posi-
BILE collision.
Admiral Sohley did injustice I,
Lieutenant Commander A. q. Hodgsol
In publishing only portion OF the cor
respondence h,ch passed betweel
them.
Commodore Sohley's conduct in con
nection with the events OF the San tag,
campaign prior to June let, 1898, wa
characterized by vaciIlation, dilatori
ness and lack OF enterprise.
His official reports regarding The Goa
supply and the coaling facilities OF th
Flying Squadron were inaccurate an
misleading.
His conduct during the battle CT Jul
Sd was self POSSESSED, and me encouraged
in his own person, his suhordinat
officers and men to fight coursgeously.
George Dewey,
Admiral United States Navy, President
Samuel y. Lemly,
Judge Advocate General United State
Navy, Judge. Advocate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
FOUND DEAD IN A BATHTUB
Mrs. Lindley C. Kent Committed
Suicide Today al Her Home,
on Van Buren, Street.
SHE HAD SLASHED HER WRISTS
Then Gotten Into the Tub and
Evidently Held Her Head
Under the Water Until
She Drowned.

Mrs. Annie @. Kent, aged 46 years,
wife of Lindley C. Kent, president of
tho L. O. Kent Lumber Co.. committed
su eide Saturdayat the Kent resi-
denoe, 1411 Van buren, ssrset, by drow-
ming herself in the bathtub. Before
drowning herself, however, she cut
both wrists and after getting into the
bathtub held a pillow over her face,
q, identity to keep her mouth under
water. IL is supposed that her mind was
temporarily deranged as result Of i'll
health.
At about o'clock she went to the
bathroom, evidently for the purpose Of
taking bath. She appeared to be
rational and no alarm was felt concern
ing her. She remained ia the bathroom
go long, however, that an investigation
was begun about 10 O'Clock. 1t was
found that the door was locked and as
there was not sound from inside the
room it was pretty evident that some
thing was wrong.
DR.. George K. Carmichael was sum-
noped, and when he arrived he effected
an entrance into the room by climbing
through the transom over the door,
which he reached by means OF a ladder.
He found the body OF Mrs. Kent in the
bathtub in such position as to clearly
indicate what had happened. Mrs.
Kent had evidently hoped to bleed to
death after severirg both arteries. but
as IL was q slow death she half filled
the bathtub with water and drowned
herself in it, The pillow was found in
the tub in such a position as to indi-
cate that Mrs. Kent had held it over
h.r faoa rpI,i1a In tba fab
Mrs. Kent had not acted strangely
before, 80 far as is known, and no APP
prehension was felt this morning until
the suspicious circumstances developed.
The unfortunate woman was q daughter
uf the late Adam Grub. Her husband
and son and daughter survive her.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded at the City Registry
Bureau Saturday;
House No. 1923 Tatnall street, by
Lavinia Price to Thomas j. Lawson for
$1,000.
Southeast corner OF Twenty seventh
and Washington streets, by Robert No.
Caully. to Peter j. Ford, for $500.
No. l2l4 West Second street, by
Georgie L. Gookin to Bridget Crossan,
for 81, 100.
West side of Van Buren, street 81 feet
south of Maple, by William M. Con-
nelly to A. @. Dorsey, for $1,000,
West side OF Van Buren street JOG
feet south of Maple, by William M.
Connolly to g. Lewis Dorsey, for q, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
BRILLIANT ACHIEVEMENT.

London, Eng; Dec. .I4.-RepoEtiug
to the War Office from Pretoria, under
date of yesterday, Lord Kitchener says !:
Bruce Hamilton, after long night
march, surprised piet Vilioen's lager
at dawn December 18th, at Witkraens,
20 miles north vest of Ermelo, killed
16 Beers and captured 76 armed
prisoners. Many others were wounded.
and were left at farms, Hare captured
one of Benson Is guns the other having
been destroyed. Tive field oornets are
among the prisoners. The recaptured
gun is in good order, and was used
against the retreating enemy"
The Right Hon. W. st. John Brod-
rick, Secretary Of State for War, wired
the governments congratulations upon
ien. Bruce Hamilton's brilliant
achievement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19

Charles H. Hall of Rayard has been
granted an original pension of So per month.
j. W. Willard will operate brickyard
near Lewes.
The Loves town election will be held
January 9Th. mayor and two commits
sioners will be elected.
The Avenue NJ. Il. Church, Milford, has
invited the Rev. F. p. Harris to return as
pastUr next conference year.
Walter Burton, formerly of the Hotel
Heuiopen, Rehoboth has become the pro-
prietcr of the Hotel Oxford, Washington.
!. Register Causey of Snssex county has
granted letters of administration on the
estate of William 7. Brasure to Isaiah ].
Brasnres
The Rev. E. j. s. McAllister, graduate
of the Wilmington Conference Academy,
class OF 1883, has been nominated for mayor
OF Portland, Me.
4. p. Scott, DIR. j. B. Robinson and
Arthur W. Marshall have been appointed
members of the Lswes Board of Health,
vice N. B. Register, Thomas r. Ingram and
Charles S. Morris, resigned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
PROBABLE Fatal. ACCIDENT.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Smyrna, Dec. IA Distressing and
probably fatal accident occurred this
morning to Ayers Stockley, the 10
years-old son of John @. Stockley,
prominent citizen of Smyrna and a
trustee of Delaware College.
Young StooBley, lin osmpsny with
Charles Daley, also 10 yeavs of age,
left Smyrna early this morning to gun.
near Walkers schoolhouse, about four
miles distant, aud on reaching there
,Stookley pulled his gun, an old muszle
loader, out of the wagon, when 1t went
off, the load entering his right side,
tearing large hole.
The In iured boy was brought home
US quickly as possible, and physicians
We're summoned, who are doing every
thing in their power to save his life
The chances, however, are very much
against his recovery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
FATAL ACCIDENT.

Harry E. Lcfeyre Dies From Injuries Re-
ceived on the r., w. & b. Railroad.
Harry Lefevre, aged 40 yeas, OF SOC
Walnut street, was struck by F., W.
& B. shifting engine at Fourth street
crossing CD Saturday afternoon and sus-
tained injuries which caused his death
at the Delaware Hospital short time
afterward.
Shortly after O'Clock Le'evre, while
on his way home, stepped 10 front Of
shifting engine No. lol and was badly
mingled. His left leg was cut off at
the thigh and his right leg mashed into
pulp. He was picked up, and, while
II was evident that his injuries were
such that he oould not survive the
shock, he was sent to the Delaware
Hospital in the Phoenix ambulance
He died half an hour after being ad-
mitted.
He was moulder by trade. His wife
and one child survive him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
SUICIDE OF s. G. PRESLEY.

He Lived in the House Adjoining the One
in Which Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennis Was
MysterionsIy Assaulted a Week Ago.
Washington, Dec. 16. Samuel G.
Presley, printer, 80 years old, was
found dead in bed this morning In his
room, at 11l9 Il street, the house ad-
joining that of Mrs. Ada Gilbert
Dennis, modiste, who was mys-
teriously assaulted week ago in
her apartments. Presley's death is
accredited to the inhhlstiou of illumi-
mating gas.
Owing to the proximity of the two
houses and the theory OF suicide, the
death and former movements of Presley
are being investigated. 4 number Of
Detectives were sent to the house i'm
mediately after the death was reported
to the authorities.
Mrs. Dennis condition is serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19

In Washington, Friday, the Sohley
Court of Inquiry, cons.sting nj Ad.
miral George Dewey and Rear A dmirals
Andrew E.. Il. Benhsm and Francis NJ.
Ramsay, submitted two reports, the
majority report by Benham aud Ramsay
being against Admiral Schiey on all
essential pointu, except that il admits
"his conduct during battle was self
possessed and that he encouraged Ia his
own person his subordinate officers and
men.
In nutshell, the decision is against
Admiral Sohley, and from the stand
point OF majority OF the court he ia
not indicated. Admiral Dewey, how
ever, was in the main in favor Of Schley.
AGAISsT scHLEY..
The majority report alleges:
That Schley should have proceeded
with the utmost dispatch to Ciehfuegos
and maintained close blockade.
That he should hase proceeded to
Santiago with the utmost dispatch n.
That he should not have made a retro.
grade movement.
That he should have obeyed the de-
partment's orders.
That he should have endeavored to
capture the Spanish vessels in Santiago
harbor May 29th and 30th.
That he did not do his utmost to
destroy the Colon.
That he caused the squadron to lose
distance in the loop of the Brooklyn.
That he thereby caused the Texas to
back.
That be- did an injustice to Lieut..
Hcdgson.
That mis- conduct in the campa 90
was characterized by vacillation. diia-
toriness and lack OF enterprise.
That his official reports on the coal
supply were misleading and inaccurate.
IN FAVOR nF scHLHY
That his conduct during battle was
self possessed.
That he encouraged in his own per-
son his subordinate officers and men.
ADMIRAL DEwEY say;
That the passage to Cieniuegos was
made With all dispatch.
That in view oi his coal supply the
blockade Of Cienfuegos was effective.
That he allowed tho Aduls to enter
Cienfuegos to get information.
That his passage to Santiago was
with "a much dispatch as possible,
I keeping the squadron together.
That the blockade of Santiago was
effective.
That Admiral Sohley was senior
officer off Santiago, 10 absolute com
mand and ENTITLED to the credit due for
the glorious victory which resulted 10
the total destruction OF the Spanish
ships.
Admiral Dewey also agrees with the
finding of facts subscribed by Rear
Admirals Benham and Ramsay.
The court recommends, 10 view Of
the time that has elapsed, no further
proceedings he had in the premises.
Mr.. lsidor Rayner. who represented
Admiral Schley, says the emo not yet
Rear Admiral Schlay cas- Admiral
Dewey has indicated him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.
Seven to be Heard by House Committee
Early in January.

Seven to be Heard by House Committees
Early in January.
Washington, Dec. IA. The hearing
of contested elsction cases will
begin early in January before the
various elections committees of the
House. There are seven contests, i'm
GLIDING that made by former Repre-
sentative Lentz of Ohio against the
sitting member from the Seventh Ohis
district, Representative Tompkins. Ono
of the contests, begun by Gen. Walker
of Virginia for the seat from the Ninth
Virginia district, has been terminated
by the death of the contestant after all
the testimony had been taken and the
briefs filed.
The remaining cases are: Seventh
Alabama, n. B. Spears against Repre-
sentative Burnett; Third Kentucky, j.
M. Moss against Representative Rhea;
Twelfth Missouri, William Horton
against Representative Butler; Third
North Carolina, j. L. Fowler against
Representative IhomGs; Seventh North
Carolina, A. b. Dentzler aeainst Repre-
sentative Stokes, and Fourth Virginia,
G. E. Wilson against Representative
LasHiter,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
DELAY IN KENT'S RURAL DELIVERY.

A Washington special to the Phila-
delphia Ledger says:
There will be delay in installing the
free delivery routes in Kent county,
DEL, for which the recommendation Of
superintendent and carriers was made
last week by Representative Ball. The
reason jor this IL that the Postofiioe
Department must observe the rules with
regard to starting routes, and great care
is exercised in placing the work Of the
Department in the hands of new off,
cials. Until the special agent who
looked over Kent county and recon-
mended the free rural delivery system
there has had time to return from the
West, where he is now at work, and
can examine the various carriers recon-
rnended, the appointments will not be
made nor the service started. Mr.. Ball
has filed the list OF selections for the
positions, but it has not yet been Hp-
proved By the Postmaster General, and
will necessarily wait until the Bureau
in charge has made the required report
on the men recommended. 1t will be
some weeks yet before this Ia done.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19

The lungs are not cast iron, but of text
ure as delicate as Brussels lace. They can
not long resist the wear ana tear of an In
cessant cough Attack this prenonitory
symptom of phtihsis with hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar anu yon subdue IL at
once. Delay the remedy and the lungs are
fretled into supperation, and consumption
Is AN established fact. This mighty, yet
harmless sgens, has no equal as a remedy
fer coughs, colds. infiuenza, sore throat and
all bronchial affections. sold By all drug
gists everywhere. Prices, Il cents, 80 cents
and 81. GreRt saving TO get thu large size.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure Toothache in
one minute,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19

Eight people were killed in wreck on the
Great Northern railway Sunday.
The new Methodist Episcopal church at
Asbury Park WIS dedicated Sunday by
Bishop Andrews
Edward Moore, colored, was probably
fatally stabbed Saturday night at Bridgeton,
N. T., by Sherman Pierce, colored.
Al eastbound passenger train and freight
train on the Illinois Central were In collision
batween irene and Perryville, ILL.,, early
SUNDAY morning. Eight persons are, as a
result dead or missing ana II were injured.
Miss Anna Hendrickson Of Maple shade,
MI, was attacked by John Moore, eo,oSed,
Saturday night, near her home, ddringwhich
the negro cut her throat with razor. Moore
was captured at Merchantville. Miss Hen
,dslalaran viii nrobably dies
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-12-19
MR.. KARHOLSEN HONORED.

Awarded the Degree of Phi. ID. by the
American University.
The Rev. L. P. Karlholsen, pastor of
Kingswood NJ. E. Church, has been
awarded the degree OF Ph. ID. by the
American University, at Hartman,
Tenn. The degree was acquired by hard
work, MIR. Karholsen taking courae
In four branches and doing the work
at night outside of tire hours required
for church work. IIs studied philoso-
ply, church history, sociology and oom-
parative religion aud had an examina-
tion average Of %, which is decidedly
creditable
The congregation of Kingswood
Church will hold its fourth quarterly
conference on Monday evening, Decem-
Der Both.