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The Grit-advocate., 1901-02-08
A GREAT RAILWAY.
Tho Four r-Thousand-Mile Road That Runs
Through Siberia.

The most interesting portion OF
Russia's great 4,0G0-mile railway is
the steam ferry across Lake Baikal in
central Siberia. The lake, says the
London Sphere, has an extent Of over
thirteen thousand square miles, and
is more than twice as wide as the Eng
lish channel at Dover. In places it is
as deep as 4,5O0 feet, and parts Of 1t
have never been plumbed. 1t is sus-
rounded by some of the hardest noun
tains which railway engineer could
encounter. The official plan of the
Transsiberian railway includes a rail-
way round the southern end of the
lake, to connect the two lake shore
termini, but the enormous difficulty
and expense, which is an important
matter to Russia at the present time
Of constructing such line conspire ta
Indefinitely postpone its completion.
At present, therefore, the railway U
broken in two by this huge Lake Bal
kal. the western shore terminus be-
ing at Baranshiki, and the eastern at
Misovaya To link the two ends with
steam ferry which would be able to
break through the ice which covers the
lake from the middle of December to
May was doubtless suggested by the
excellent work of the Yermak ice
breaker in the Baltic. Sir William
Armstrong, Whitworth & Co., Of New
castle. were the constructors Of the
Yermak, and to the order of the Rus
sian government, they constructed a
second and larger breaker which
was christened the Baikal. The parts
OF the vessel were put together on the
shores Of the lake by the firms en-
gineers. 1t is curious that railway
nrst suggested to the Russian govern
ment by an Englishman should owe
its most vital part to an English firm
The Baikal has three lines Of rails
laid upon her main de:k to carry one
passenger and two gods trains across
the lake. The trainA enter the ice
breaker at the bow which is run up
against pier. The rails are connect
ed and the trains rnJ into the vessel
with this load she sill crush her way
through three feet uf ice at speed Of
thirteen knots an hour. screw at a
bow with separate engine sucks away
the water from Underneath the ice at
the bow, which thus splits from its
own weight; tie two stubby baded
propeilers at tia stern at the same
time force the vessel through the bro
ken Ice sheet. The actual track Of the
Balkal measures thirty-nine miles
There is harbor and lighthouse at
the southwestern end of the lake, but
there is no dock where the Baikal
could be repaired in case Of need. At
present, therefore Russia's 4.OOO-m mile
railway is absolutely dependent for q
through journey on the reliability OF
a British-builh railway ferry.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03

saving the young men and introduc-
ing them TO the ministers, and through
Che ministers TO the Church of Christ.
We want the community TO feel that In
q very important sense they are debt
ors to the Young Mems Christian AS
sociatiOn to the extent OF giving It a
good generous financial support. for
which we guarantee a splendid return
In the shape of young Christian man
hood dedicated to the promotion OF
those things that are pure, noble, ele-
waiting and GOd-like. and such young
men are The pride and glory of any
city. We greatly appreciate the gener-
GUS support accorded TO the associa-
tion during the past year by our fellow.
citizens, for which we give them on,
and all our sincere thanks; ait the same
time we ask for continued support tC
carry on our enlarged and ever-en.
larging work for the boys and young
men of our fair city But this state.
ment OF our work would not be com.
plelo without referring to the splendid
work of the Ladies' Auxiliary. which
has been given so freely and efficient
ly during the year. and which the di.
rcctors appreciate 50 much. and fOl
which they tender TO the women theb
sincere and hearty thanks"
The Rev Mr.. Wells subject was
Service and the City" and Mr.. El
woods, "The Value of Young Men"
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
Mrs. M'KINLEY
is VERY FEEBLE
CrSVeSt Anxiety Felt for the
Presidents Wife
DOES NOT GAIN IN STRENGTH
Complaint Which Came Near Ending
Her Life in California Still
Present

Washington. June S.-Mrs McKin-
ley continues very weak. Her condi-
ton is not greatly changed from that
Of Saturday, but each day that elapses
without a gain in strength lessons her
powers Of recuperation. The com
plaint which came near ending her life
In San Francisco is still present. It Is
in a>sllghtly less aggravated form. but
gives the physicians and the president
much concern. Mrs. Mckinley has
shown tcnarkable vitality. but her i'll
ness hes 60 reduced her strength as to
leave her very feeble indeed. IL is
feared that unless a change for the bet.
ter soon .maniiosts itself her strength
may become so near exhausted as to
leave her without rallying power. The
news given out by the physicians in
attendance yesterday was not reassur-
ing though hope of better things still
continues. After a consultation be-
tween Drs. Rixey. Sternberg and John
son the following bulletin was issued
yesterday noon:
Mrs Mckinley passed a comfort
able night. but her condition has not
materially changed since the report of
yesterday
There were no further consultations
of the physicians during the day, but
DR. Rixey called during the evening
and spent some time with the patient.
In response to inquiries from time to
time the statement was made that
there had been no change In the condi-
tion of the distinguished sufferer.
President Mckinley spent most OF
the day at the bedside of his WIFE
though late in tho afternoon he went
out for an hours drive. He departed
alone. but met Judge Watson. of Ohio.
an old friond. on the way, and the lat
ter accompanied him to the White
House.
There were many callers at the
White House during the day and even
ing making anxious inquiries regard
ing Mrs. Mckinley. with few excep-
tions they simply loft their cards after
being assured by the doorkeepers that
there was no change in Mrs. McKin-
ley's condition.
Drs. Rixey and Sternherg both were
IN attendance at the White House dur
ing the evening, although the latter did
not remain very long. Dr. Rixey was
at the mansion for over two hours and
when he left for the night. shortly be-
fore II o'clock, he announced that at
that time Mrs. Mckinley was resting
comfortably, as she had done all the
afternoon.
PASSED COMFORTABLE NIGHT.
It is announced at the White Hous'
| that Mrs. Mckinley passed a comfort
able night DR. RiXey was not calle'
during the night, and had not been L
the White house up to $50 o'clock thi
morning
There is the greatest anxiety amonl
Mrs McKinley's friends as a result o
her failure to gain strength. lt can
nct be said that her condition is ma
terially better than It was two day
after the crisis of her illness in Sal
Francisco.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
HR RESENTED
REMARKS MADE
MachinlStS Greatly Pleased
at Present Prospects
Of Strike

Members of the local machinists
unions are much pleased at the pres
pect that is now before them of set
Element of difficulties which now exist
between employers and employees re-
garding the nine-hour system.
This morning an enthusiastic meet
ing, at which a number of members of
the Painters Union were present. was
held i'm Turn Han,
William II. Blake, president of Della
ware Lodge. No. 267. was the presiding
officer. and made a brief address. He
congratulated the boys upon the
manner in which they were conducting
themselves. and urged them to stand
by their present actions, as they had the
goodwill of the people
BY a unanimous vote the Rev. r. II.
Adams. OF Union Church. and the Rev.
r. A. Elwood were rendered thanks fer
their sermons preached to the strikers
yesterday.
RESENTED 1NSlNUAT1ON.
While on the way to divine worship
last evening. Mr. Blake overheard the
following remark made by local mer-
chant who was standing on Fourth
street near Madison.
who are those fellows?" queried his
companion.
'Ch, they are a gang of loafers," was
the reply.
Mr. Blake at once stepped from the
line and asked the party what he
meant Upon informing the business
man that II was the intention of the
strikers to put bread and butter In their
mouths. and TO benefit themselves and
the general public, an apology was
made by the storekeeper.
The men were indignant that such a
remark should be made, especially as
they were on their way to church.
IN TURN HALL
The following program was given
this morning: Selections, Hyatt's Or.
chestra; piano solo, Mr.. RothrOcki
phonOgraph selections, Charles Shipei
vocal sclos, II. b. Harrison, Mr.. Brown
Mr. Viner, Mr.. Ford and Mr.. Kane
finale, Hyatt's Orchestra.
Howard r. Wallace, OF the Diamond
State Steel Company, at a conference
with the men a week ago. asked that ;
week longer be given for consideration
Of the matter. He promised an answe
at the expiration of the time. and ol
Saturday the men were informed tha
the nine-hour schedule would be put il
effect to-day.
After a conference with the striker
on Saturday afternoon, the Belts Ma
chine Company agreed to grant tn
nine-hour system, and all the machin
lists and helpers went TO work thi
morning.
Last evening delegations of tn
strikers attended services in Olive
Presbyterian Church and Union NJ. L
| Church.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
OFFICE
WILL STAY HERB
Definite Announcement to
That Effect Made
To-day

1t new is settled that a branch Of the
United States engineers Office will be
established in the Federal building
here. After one weeks communication
with Major Charles II. Raymond, chief
of the engineers of the East. under
whose supervision the local office. was
to be placed, Congressman Ball has
been assured that Major Raymond
looks with favor on the continuation OF
a branch office here. He will urge that
the government transfer Captain
Crosby, now OF the Philadelphia office
to supervise the work that may be
done in Delaware waterways Captain
Crosby now is in charge of the
batteries at Fort Delaware and Fort
Mott
1t is probable that formal opening Of
lne branch office here will be made in
August
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
INVESTIGATION SHOWS
AIR BRAKE CAUSED WRECK

Led boy Manager Crook OF the Peoples
Railway Company, experts have examined
ear No. O. which caused such an awful
wreck on last Thursday night, and II has
been asceriained that the accident was
due TO the air-hrako refusing 20 act The
brake was in good condition when the car
left the barn ON the day OF the accident
According TO the suggestions made by
hr Crook an of the brakes upon the new
cars viii be changed so as TO make a repc-
uuon of the accident impossible.
The parents of Joshua Gilman, who was
killed by jumping from o. car, are ON their
way TO Wilmington, but are not aware of
the death OF their son. lie had sent Tor
thcm 20 join him here.
Motorman William Benson has been as
surcd by many OF the passengers that he
did am IN his power to avert the accident
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
JUDGE BRADFORD SAYS
THREE WERE AT FAULT

Judge Bradford. Of the United States
District Court, has decided that all three
vessels were at fault in the collision in
the delaware river on November 26, 1891,
when the British steamer Mailing conided
with the dredge Pacific while anchored off
Wilmington, the tug S A. McCaulley
also having been damaged One-third the
damages and costs are placed upon the
Mailing and the remaining two-thirds upon
the dredge The master of the dredge
brought suit against the owners Of the
steamer and the tug.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
JAMES A. HERNE, WELL
KNOWN ACTOR, is DEAD

New York. June 3.-James A Herne,
the we'll known actor and playwright
died at his home in this city yesterday
afternoon Of acute bronchitis and pneu-
monia after an illness Of eight weeks.
MIR. Herne was taken in in Chicago
while playing in sag Harbor," a play
of his own composition. He came at
once to his homo. took to his bed and
never arose. At his bedside when he
passed away were Mrs. Herne. his
three daughters and his 5-year-old son.
Mr. Herne was born in Troy, N. Y,
Feb. 1, 1888. The body will be ere
mated.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
CONVENT DEMOLISHED:
THREE INMATES KILLED

London, June 3.-For several days
intense heat has prevailed over Eu-
rope, accompanied by heavy storms Of
thunder and hail. In various sections
The crops have. been destroyed and
many deaths have been caused by
lightning.
The Ursuline Convent at Boppard. on
the Rhine. was demolished and three
women were Killed. -Four people were
killed at Poeularo, near Udine. Italy,
last Friday.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
BANQUET In HONOR
Oh RAILROAD MIN
Retired Employees OiDelaWare
Division IIOROred by
Their Fellows

one OF the most enjoyable banquets of
tho season took place in the Clayton
House on Saturday evening, when din
ner was given by the active members OF
the Delaware division Of the P. w. q B.
road to those fellow employees who
have been retired because of having
reached the age limit
There were l03 guests az the banquet,
and each one thoroughly enjoyed the
menu prepared by proprietor Harry Both
man. AS chairman Of the committee
William II. Redmile presided and intro
duced the speakers.
Governor John HUM made a brief. but
interesting, speech and praised the eff-
cheney of the road. Governor HUM was
followed by Judge George Gray, who
spoke IN a similar strain Addresses also
were made by George " Massey State
Attorney-Goneral II. IT, ward John Biggs
and others.
The menu was as follows
Little Neck CLAIMS.
Snapper Soup.
olives. Ghorkns
Lobster Croquettes
Green Peas.
Clayton House Punch.
Tenderloin Of Beef with Mushrooms.
Mashed Potatoes.
i Chicken Salad.
i Strawberry Ice Cream Assorted Cakes
Il Fromage de Brie. Cream Crackers.
Calf Noir
Those at the festive board were:
/, Letters Of regret were received from
| Chief Justice c. B. Lore. Superintendent
w ~ Barnard r.. l.. Holiday, j. G.
Rogers. /. w. Allabone, a. IIincy, Iohi
e. Mahoney, stephen ID. Duncan, join
{ Ryan.
r Among those present were Governo
B HUM, Judge George Gray, Attorney
( General Ward, John Biggs. George V
4 Massey, S. G.. Long. A. C. Gray, ]. Bark
ley j S. Elliott j. r. McCraw, ]. C
4 Smith. George W. Roberts, G.. G.. Ma
b honey, J. a. HoffeclSer. J. T. HoneckeI
g 10. +. Denney. J.. Book. Il. r. sipple, w
q H Lodge. S. S. Roberts Il. l.. Reynolds
lH. +. Smith. +. ID. Strickland, W.
+ Fleming ]. r. Donovan, w. s. colpitt'
r. c. Metz. j. c. L0ngfellow, e.. .. Clifton
J T. ID lofts. w IT, Redmile, f. kaisel
ulC sAwart. j. A. Melvin, p. Murph,
: Samuel Rogers. T.. I. Wilson, A. b. Cor
u lnor. r. T.. White. d. S. Colpitts, w.
~ Davis. G. ri. ID. Hart T.. Fleming +. Col
y iiss. A. j. Hvland. w. S. Reynolds, j. "
Lawson. c. IT. Cantwen, ]. J.. Caspersoi
, j. H. Price, j.. De Haven, c. G.. Turne
4. John Brear. r. B. Brison, J. L. Smit
- John Hates, r. McClintoclS. J. Gilmore.
~ r.. Fluharty, Jonathan w. Aydon.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
MAY CHILDREN WIN
Get Possession of Fathers Property
in Van Buren Street

Two hours Of this morning session Of
Superior Court were occupied by argu-
ment before the jury In the ejectment
suit of sallie A. May, laidee May and
Frank May VS.. Margaretta M. May.
shortly before noon the jury returned a
verdict for the plaintiffs.
The plaintiffs are children OF the late
George May, and the defendant was his
second wife. Mrs. May is I'm possession OF
the property, No. 1903 Van Buren, street
which the verdict gives them possession
She claimed that the deed for the prop
erty was not to have been delivered unit
after her death.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
OLD DRAWYRRy FRIENDS AEET
HeId Service in Church in Memory Of l..
c. Iandegriit

Annual services were held in Old Draw
yers Presbyterian Church, near Odessa,
yesterday The Rev. Mr.. Louderbaugh, of
salem. n. j.. delivered the sermon, in
which he spoke feelingly Of the old church.
In the afternoon memorial service for
Lewis C. Vandegrift, the late president of
the assocyiation, was held. Chief Justice
Charles b. Lore spoke. He referred 70 the
interest Mr.. Vandegrift took in the church
and said that it was through his efforts
that the church was cared for.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
May Have Reen Penitent

On Saturday a stranger called on the
Rev. J. A. Lyons, in st. Peters paro-
chial residence, and told the priest that
he was a thief and spent several years
in Jail, but had become penitent. The
priest did not put much confidence in
the mans story, nor did he assist him
in getting a railroad ticket to his
home. Father Welbers, of st. Joseph's
.Orphange, gave the man a ticket tc
Washington and received from him a
bunch of keys
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
WILL LEAVE FOR MANILA
X j. Bootcs to Sail on Government
Transport Ingalls,

r. J. Boctes, brother Of Lieutenant
II. V. ID. Bootes, will leave for Manila
about June % on the transport ingalls,.
The ship viii take the Democratic con
gressmen to visit the Philippines to
view the land and get a fair idea of the
country before voting on the Philippine
question The trip viii take about two
years. Mr.. Bootes has two brothers
in the Philippines, Captain Samuel
poctes and Senior Lieutenant James
Boctes.
Mr.. Boctes is a young man, but nc
has been running on government trans
ports between this country and Porte
Rico for some time. He does not know
what position he will fill on the In
gals.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
BRITISH LOSSES IN FIGHT AT
VLAKFONTEIN WERE HEAVY

London, June 3.-According to a dis
patch received by the War Office to-
day, the British losses in the fight at
Vlakfontein May 20 were more severe
than at first reported. Lord Kitchener
reports that Colonel Dickson's casual
ties included Lieutenants Campbell
and Spring killed and Lieutenant VIII
liams missing.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
Ponceman Marks srIkes woman

Policeman Harry Marks. Of Phila-
delrhia, whose name was prominent
in a recent election scandal in Della
ware. again is in hot water. He is al
legged to have struck Miss Frances
Blake. cashier in Sammons' restaurant
No. PCS North Eighth street, Philadel-
Dhia.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
Mr.. Montgomery Resigns

After two months service, c. ID. Mont
gomery has resigned as superintendent Of
the local office Of the Delaware and At
lantic Telegraph and Telephone Company,
and will return to New York this week.
After July the Chester Office will be con-
nected with the local Office and the SUI
Derintendent Of the latetr office will be
I'm charge.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
To Study the Scriptures

The regular weekly meeting OF the wiz
mington Bible Union will be held IN the
lecture room of the Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church. this evening at LS
O'Clock. The lesson for the evenings study
will be Jesus Appears to Paul" Acts XII,
6-l6 All Sunday school teachers and
Bible students are cordially invited.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
Indenendenoe on Flrst spin

Boston, Mass, June 3.-Under favor
able weather conditions the sail trial
Of the Boston yacht Independence was
made in Boston harbor to-day. With a
fair southwest wind, and clear skies,
everything promised well fer a salts
factory spin.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
JOUBERTS SON-M-LAW
APRTSONER OF BRITISH

Cape Town, June 3.-Abram Maan, a
son-in-law OF General Piet Joubert, the
late Boer chief, has been captured near
Pretoria with a small party Of Beers.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03

Don't go to Buffalo till you read the
recital of Mica. the Mis-
chievous Microbe" who was cruelty
driven from the Brandywine without
notice to quit. 1t soon will be pub
lished. Watch and wait.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
Rand 70 he Mustered ont

Governor John HUM has ordered that
the First Regiment Band, n. C. D., be
mustered out Of service on June Is. The
action is due TO a lack Of interest on the
part OF the members.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
Nroulders May Co ont

Mouidcrs Of the ]. Morton Poole Com
pany held meeting last night TO con-
slider the advisability Of organizing for a
nine-hour system. No definite action was
taken, but it is probable that the men and
helpers will go out unless the system is
adopted.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
Mr.. Conrad WIN Decide

City Solicitor Conrad will decide
John White filed his name in time
to be a candidate for the Board OF Educa-
tion. His letter was found at the resi-
dence of Secretary Bartram, but too late
to be filed.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
shad Bite Is serious

Suffering with blood poisoning as the re-
suit OF a bite by a Delaware shad. Will
liam Duncan is in the Delaware Hospital.
The wound was but a scratch. but may
prove fatal.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
HILDEGARDE is SOLD
Little steamer win Ply in Florida
Waters

The odessa Loan Association has sold
the steamer Hildegarde to Florida parties
who will sail the craft there this month
The boat has been thoroughly over
hauled.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
cnnk nied WhIle Id Work

While az work as a COOK in the restau-
rant Of Major smith. No. 122 Market
street, yesterday morning. Alfred w. Grif-
nth. i5 years old was stricken with heart
disease and died in half an hour.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03

Tickets for the horse show will be on
sale at the Grand Opera House at 3
o'clock tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03

Tickets for the horse show will be on
sac ait the Grand Opera House at .
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
New Goods Constantly Coming

AT Lynoh's. New bottles for our bot
Ting department We aim TO excel In
beer bOttling Send as your next order.
Dolmarvia Phone, 700. Store, N. W.
Cor Madison and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03
II. W. Howeate Dicd In washington

Henry w. Howgote, a brother of poiic5
Sergeant Joseph Howgate, OF this city
died IN Washington on Saturday aged g
years.
Evening journal., 1901-06-03

No Rust There
On a stove OF pipe covered with Cart
mell's Stove Enamel.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-06-06
SIS 10 BUFFALO.

Are yon goingf The lowest regular rate
heretofore has been tsa.7o and the same
returning. making the lowest round trip
$IoS. - but the Burlington Route will now
sell yon round trip tickets for $1,000
which 10 the same q t3S.oo each way
and you can have your choice Of two
routes and seven trains on dates Of sale.
Go over one road and return another.
On this low rates you can also reach
other eastern points; tickets are frst
class and stopovers permitted. Quickest
time and best service. Write 10 for full
particulars before making other arrange
ments. Address r. B. Wilson. travelling
passenger agent. Walla Walla, WASH,
Hotel Dacres. ga I
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-06-06

The news Of the proceedings
held by the republican state CEN
trail committee indicates that the
senatorial question Is already
forcing itself to the front in the
conduct Of party affairs. The
TELLER is of the opinion a better
political maxim would be. First
catch your hare. /" The premature
forcing of the senatorial question
will stir up a partisan feeling that
will be detrimental to republican
success in the elections. The re-
publicans need to prepare for the
next campaign without schism OF
division passion or prejudice.
When we have won at the polls
then spring senatorial aspirants.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-06-06
On Road to Prosperity.

From the little community Of
Melrose, Idaho, reports come that
the people are in a prosperous con-
dition. The section is a new one.
aud farming is the chief occupa-
ton. On almost every quarter
section, it appears, nice little
orchard is coming into bearing and
all the farmers have an abundance
Of berries. It goes almost without
saying that every farm house has
it's chickens, its cows. its little
vegetable patch. Such a commun-
ity cannot help but thrive. 1t is q
help to every new settler who
comes into the section. With
their own meat, -four, vegetables,
eggs, butter and milk produced on
home places, the expenses Of the
skillful Melrose farmer are incon-
siderable. And it is imperative
that they be industrious, for the
possession Of 50 many adjuncts 10
country life is not had by the idler.
The owner must care for his stock,
for his berry patch and his orchard.
Il he were not industrious when
be began he soon got the habit,
and prosperity In other farm ven
lures was almost certain to follow.
The Inland Empire is becoming
thickly studded with communities
like that ct Melrose. They are
the life blood Of the states for they
ore allproducers, and most Of them
are exporters Of their surplus crop.
Spokesman Review.