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Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
Finsd for Contempt Of Court

Henry Kellum, a well-known free
holder and landlord, of Dover, will con-
duct his real estate business in jail unless
he changes bis mind about paying Lit.
tie fine of $500 imposed by Magistrate
Wood because Kellum cast reflections
upon the dignity OF his court. Kellum
was in trouble with one of his tenants
and he refused to abide by the mandate
of the court when it saw fit to fine him
for contempt.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
KIDDLETOwN, Dell, IuNE i, lsol.
THE INsUIAR CASES

DeclS1On was handed down
in the Supreme Court of the
United States on Monday of the
so-called Insular Cases, testing
the right of Congress to legislate
Tor our Island possessions in a
different manner than for the
States. The question was
brought. before the Court by
suits to recover duties paid on
imports from Hawaii, Porto
Rico, and the Philippines. By
a majority of the Court it was de-
cided that from the time of the
cession of the two last named
until Congress had provided by
law for the collection of duties.
No duties could be collected.
But, the broad contention of the
Government that Congress has
the right to charge duties on
imports from these countries
although they are under the flag,
was firmly established. This
makes Congress the sole Judge
of the extent to which the limi-
tation of the Constitution be-
come Of effect and force. To
any territory annexed it can
give any tariff it desires, any
government it elects and any ad-
ministration it deems wise. U.s.
ing language stronger and more
sweeping than any one anticipa-
ted, the Supreme Court estab-
fishes not only the Porto Rican
tariff of the Foraker act but the
Philippine tariff as well, so far as
this is the work of Congress.
In these pregnant words, writ
ten evidently with the Philip
pines in mind, the Supreme
Court lays down grant of power
large enough for all colonial
needs and demands, territories,
dependencies and provinces,
now or in the far future, be their
development what it may
Patriotic and intelligent men
may differ widely as this or that
acquisition, but this is solely a
political question. A false step
at this time might be fatal to the
development of what Chief JUS
tice Marshall called the Ameri-
can Empire. Choice in some
cases, the gravitation of small
bodies toward larger ones in
others, the result Of a successful
war in still others, may bring
aboutconditions which would rem
der the annexation of distant |
possessions desirable. Ii those
possessions are inhabited by
alien races, different from US in |
religion, customs, laws, methods |
of taxation and modes of thought |
the administration of govern
ment and justice, according to
Anglo-Saxon principles, may for
a time be impossible, and the
question rat once arises whether |
large concessions ought not to be
made for a time that ultimately |
\our own theories may be- carried
Sut and the blessings of a free
government under the Constitu-
ton extended to them. We de-
cline to hold that there is any
thing in the Constitution to for
bid such action.
These words establish the en-
tire principle involved. They
uphold the policy Of Presi-
dent McKinley's Administration.
They support the contention of
the Republican party in the last
campaign. They end the sop
histry which sought to find in
the Constitution the instrument
to thwart, instead of to promote,
national development by in
sisting that our Government
could not govern dependencies
without instantly admitting them
to all constitutional privileges.
A AN0E-REPUBL1CAN BODY
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
Pastor Had Narrow EsCaue

While driving to Camden to hold SER
vice on Sunday afternoon, the Rev.
George W. Bond, rector of Christ P. E.
Church, of Dover, had a narrow escape
from serious injury. The horse, which
was being driven by a boy, became
frightened and upset the carriage, but,
beyond few bruises and severe shak-
ing up, the occupants were unhurt.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
Card Of Thanks

Mr.. EDITOR. Through the valued col
umns Of your paper, l wish to entend my
sincere thanks to the honorable members
of the Levy Court of New Castle County,
and to all my friends who assisted me in
securing the appointment of Tax Collector
for st. Georges Hundred.
Respectfully,
THOMAS E. HURN.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
To Mothers in This Town

Children who are delicate, feverish and
cross will get immediate relief from
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for chill
dren. They cleanse the stomach, act on
the liver, making sickly child strong
and healthy. A certain cure for worms.
Sold by all druggists, 25c. Sample FREE.
Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
Brakeman nisi Of Iniuries

William T. Blyman, a brakeman on
the Delaware and Chesapeake Railroad,
died Monday morning at the Delaware
Hospital, Wilmington, of exhaustion, the
result of his foot and leg being crushed
ten days ago by an engine at Clayton.
Blyman lived at Chestertown, Md, and
his body was shipped there Monday
afternoon.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
Tardanier Stands.

J.rdanier Stands.
lHall Stands. Hanging Hat
~ Racks.
lEasles in Bamboo, Oak and
H White.
M irrors for Mantels and
IVA Parlors.
IEbony and Oak Book
IL Racks.
Dugs in all sizes of Smyrna
~ and goat skin.
Gtands-Card, Umbrella and
- Parlor.
fttomans and small articles
- for ornamentation.
New Novelties in Furniture.
Window Shades. Carpets by
sample.
The above articles, and many
more at
j. ii. EMERSON'S,
MiddletoWn, Delaware,
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
MiddIetown, Del.

Building of every description and all
material furnished if wanted. I handle
everything that is used in any building,
and contract and do every kind or work
that is done on same, so yon have only
one man to contract with, and if you
would like to see some beautiful designs
OF dwellings, call at my house opposite
the M. E. Church, where will be glad
to show you and have talk. You will
find me very reasonable in every parti-
cular. 6-ap-1y
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
ON WEDNESDAY,
THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 1901,
at 10 O'Clock. A. M.

he following described real estate. viz:
All the courtesy, right, title. interest and
estate of Ephriam T. Walton in all that certain
lot or parcel of land situate In the city of VIII
mingtOn afo -esaid, and bounded and described
as follows, to wit:
Beginning on the easterly side of Washing
ton street at the distance of 76 feet trom the
southerly side of Tenth street at a corner Of
OF Joseph j. Mccullough; thence along the line
OF said land easterly. and parallel to Tenth
street lOO feet to corner; thence southerly
inches to stake; thence westerly and parallel
to Tenth street 100 feet to the aforesaid side OF
Washington street, and thence thereby north
ming, be the contents what they may.
Seized and taken in execution as the prom
erty OF Ephriam T. Walton, and to be sold by
SAMUEL A. MCDANIEL, Sheriff.
May 24th, 1901.
Middletown transcript., 1901-06-01
Carnations
E. ]. STEELE, Florist,
MiddletOWn, Del.

GHERIFF'S sALE.-By virtue of a writ of
~ Venditioni ExDonas to me directed. will
be exposed to Public Sale at the Court
House on Market street, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, in the city of Wilmington.
New Castle county, State OF Delaware,
ON WEDNESDAY
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
FIRE IN THE JUTE MILLS.
Stock in the Store Room Damaged to I'll
Extent of About $4,000.

Stock in the Store Room Damaged to tho
Extent of About $4,000.
About ii. 80 o'clock yesterday morning
fire broke out in the stoycroom OF the
iute mills, OF Vandeyer avenue and
Marsh Road. and before the blaze was
extinguished the stock was damaged to
the extont Of about 80, 900 md the build
ing probably $1,000. Immediately after
the fire was discovered an alarm Was
turned in from fire box No. 81, at
Thirteenth and Claymont streeta, and
the district companies responded in
short order and were in service nearly
an hour, but owing to the position OF
the fire had difficulty in fighting IL.
The tlremon deserve great credit for
their work in uonfining the blaze TO the
department in which 1t started, az q
slight error of Judgment might have
resulted insthe destruction OF the entire
plant, which is one of the most inn
portant in the city.
1t is supposed that tho blaze was
oaused by some person accidentally
walking on n match, which sat fire to
inflammable material nearby. The loss
IL probably fully covered by insurance.
The mills are owned by tho Planet Go.
Of Brooklyn. N. u, where the main
Office 10 located and the aifnirs OF the
company are better known. The FIRE
will not, it Is understood, seriously
Inconvenience the company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
deaths.

BARRY-At New Castle, Del. on June 18th. 1901,
Thomas Barry, ST., aged ~ yoars.
BIERMANN-In this city. ON June 10th, 1901
John Biermann. aged 70 years.
BURTON-In this city, on June 22d. 1901, Anna
O., wife OF james A. Burton, aged 20 years.
cLARKE-In this city, on June 2lst, 1901, Mary
Il. Clarke, in her seth year.
cRAIG-In this city, on June 18th, 1901 Mary
Elizabeth, daughter OF Martha and Nelson 8.
RelnIlyes and friends Of the family are respect
fully invited 10 attend the funeral services AT the
residence Of her parents iolt e We. Eleyensn
ment at Green HILL y.
CRATHER-on Juno 10th, 1901, william q.
Crather, aged 6a years.
DESMoND-In this city, on June 10th, 1901,
Daniel j., son OF Patrick and Mary Desmond,
aged Is years.
Ayers s. ". Edwards. IL IFS a1th year.
GAMBLE-On June 2lst 1901, Howard L., son of
William and Fannie b, Gamble aged weeks.
HICKox-In this city, on June 22d, 1901, Sarah
]. IIickox. in her 10th year.
LEAiMoN-o On June Esd, 1901, George W. Lennon,
o'DoNNELL-In this city, on June 2ith, 1901,
James O'Donnell.
sHERwIN--ln this city, on June 2oth, 1901,
Thomas Sherwin.
funeral from hts late residence, 1913 Jefferson
street. on Saturday morning. at O'Clock, High
mass'at st. Patricks Church, mterment at cathe-
dral cemetery.
sMlTH-on June:2ith, 1901, }. Pusey Smith, aged
IS years.
TAYLoR--on the 10th inst, William Keen Tay-
lor, son OF A. d. D. and Sarah l. Taylor, aged IS
years.
TAYLoR--on June 18th, 1901, Hannah, vile of
TRIGGs-on June 10th, 1901, Susie E., wife of
Theodore w. Triggs.
VENN-At Youkers, New York, OH Sunday, June
2sd, 1901, Cornelius II. Venn, aged 50 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
PRESIDENT KRUGER CONFIDENT.

He Says the Lord win Deliver the Trans.
wal in His Own Good Time.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Rotterdam, Holland, June p6. Mr..
Kruger. President Of the South African
Republican, was welcomed at the rail.
road station, on his arrival here today,
by the burgomaster. Populations from
numerous societies and many ladies.
Two bands OF music, on platform,
played the Transvaal anthem, and
hundreds of workmen's societies, with
flags, were drawn up along the streets
leading from the station to the lrown
Hall, to which Mr.. Kruger was driven.
escorted by guard of former Trans
vaal officers. An official reception fol-
lowed, Great enthusiasm was mani,
tested everywhere.
In speech OF welcome at tho Town
Hall, the burgomasster spoke OF the
similarity between the Transvanl and
Dutch struggles for liberty, and said
Rotterdam wished, through Mr.. Kruger,
TO gay homage to the little Boer nation,
which has shown suoh faith and con-
fidenoe In its own strength. Mr..
Kruger, in brief reply, dsplorsd the
fact that his country was cut off fro m
supplies and ammunition, whereas the
Dutch had their own supplies during
their struggle. He was fully convinced
the Lord would deliver his country in
His own good time. A luncheon fol-
lowed the delivery OF the speeches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
FOR A MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
Plans Prepared for Handsome Edifice
he Erected mt Reyboid.


Plans Prepared for Handsome Editice to
be Erected at Reyboid.
Architect George |. Layatt has com
pleted plans for memorial chapel to
bu erected at Reyhold, where the
Catholic Protectory is located. and bids
win be received ut his office In the
Ford Building until next tuesday. The
chapel will be 70 feet long and % feet
wide and will have side chspels. Its
architecture will be of italian style.
The editice will have marble affairs,
the aisles will be OF cork and the floor
under the pews of oak. The walls will
be In ivory plaster, with papier maohe
oornices and plasteta The ceiling of
the sanctuary will have panels Of papisr
maohe. A wainsooting Of marble four
feet high will be all around the interior.
Windows will he OF stained glass. The
building will cost in the neighborhood
of $40, 600,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
No snapshots Of rortit,cat,on..

Miss Florence e. Friend, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs, r. j. Friend, returned
Sunday from a trip OF more than six
months through the South and West.
Miss Friend left Wilmington enrly in
December last for a viaitto her aunt,
Mrs. William b. Page, OF Dallns, Texas,
with whom she. travelled extensively
through the South and Southwest. She
spent several weeks IN New Orleans
and was there during the Mardi Gras.
During her visit to Galveston, Miss
Friend Obtained with her camera many
excellent views Of the wreck and
destruction wrought in thnt city by
the memorable cyclone. While in Gal
weston and on tramp taking views she
and her friends met with q novel ex-
perienoe. After they had been ;nspect-
Ing tho government Notifications for
some time and just as they were about
to take snap shot of one OF the large
guns, United States regular rushed
up and stopped them and told them
that he would have to place them all
under arrest, as no one was permitted
on the grounds and no photographs
could be taken, the regulations icing
very strict In this regard. After a
good many explanations and apologies
they were permitted to leave. NJ iss
Friend brought back with her several
specimens of the Texas horned frog and
other Texan curiositie5. NJ
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27

Joseph Flanagan, aged q years, of
No. 1l33 jackson street, driver for
the Diamond Ice Co., was hurt In q
runaway accident at Eighth and Orange
streetS, and he is now In serious con-
dition at the Homeopathic Hospital,
having been taken there in a patrol
wagon. While ice was Icing delivered
TO a house. on Orange street halfway
between Eighth and Ninth, the horses
started to run down Orange street.
Flnnnagaa ran after them and caught
the bride OF one Just as it was jump
ing over an excavation in the street.
He was knocked down ard tramrled.
lie was cared for while being taken to
the hospital by Police Captain Black
and Sergeant McDermott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27

While attempting to board north
bound freight train in the r., W. q %.
railroad at Linwood tower, north OF
Claymont Tuesday about 8 O'Clock,
William Murphy OF New York City
came near losing his life. He caught
the hand rail-, but the train was going
at a high rats OF speed and be was
thrown with great force against tho
sides of the car and compelled to loosen
his hold. He fell unconscious on the
southbound track, where he was found
by the operator at the tower. He Was
taken to the station at Linwood and
atterward sent to Thurlow on an engine
and thence taken to the Chester Hos
pital In an ambulance. Tho injuries
consist Of an ugly scalp wound and a
confusion of the left hip.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
RIOT AT ROCHESTER, N. Y.
One Thousand Strike Laborers Have a
Brisk Encounter With Police.
.HlRTY-ONE PERSONS INJURED
Officers AssaiIed With Bricks
and Stones.
SHOTS FIRED OVER THE RIOTERS.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires,
Rochester, N. Y, June e6.-Striking
laborera to the number OF 1000 had a
brisk encounter with the police today,
IN which IL policemen and 20 rioters
were injured.
The strikers had set out, several
times before, TO drive off laburers who
were at work ON street Improvements Is.
At Mill and Commercial streets, they
encountered 80 laborers employed by
the Rochester Gas and Electric Go. in
digging q trench, and advanced on
them and drove them from the trench.
the workers sought refuge in this
powerhouse of the company, and tn 9
police undertook to dispense the mob.
A volley was fired over the heads of the
strikers, who, in turn, assailed the
policemen with bricks, stones, shoyels
and pieces of wood. After hurling
their missiles, the crowd dispersed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27

For the iisool year bsginnipg July
lst, the Levy Court Tuesday afternoon
adopted tax rhte Of so cents on the
300, an increase Of 3yl-3 per cent over
the present rate, and made .hppropria-
tlons aggregating s15, 700. The appro-
priations are St6, go more than those
for the year now DOSING.
After secret session, the members
OK the court returned to their meeting
room. resolution was offered fixing
tho tax rate III 10 cents on the 500 for
county purposes and 10 cents on the
500 for poor purposes.
Commissioner Willits said he would
like the rate fixed at Is oents, but MIR.
Armstrong said that would not raise
$50 revenue, Chairman Lynn re-
terrnstd that he would like to have itat
Tue sMr. Willis wondered If some of
eoHappropriations could not have been
reduced so that rs cents would be a
sufficient rate, but Mr.. Lynn said that
/ 1t had been explained inside, and the
rate OF 80 cents was adopted. The old
rate was so for county and 10 for poor
purposes.
The court fixed 20 cents on the 800
of real and personal property owred by
oolored persons as the rate for the sup
port Of colored schools In Wilmington.
AT the basis OF 10 cents for county
and 10 cents for poor purposes, TIE
assessment of S4T, 05I, 703, would yield +;
county. 1929. 403. 90; poor, SAT, 057. 10;
total. 1916, 46l. GO.
The following list of appropriations
was adopted, and for purposes OF com
parisun the outgoing years schedule is
printed also:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
Death to the Mosquito.


Health Commissioner Bosley has
asked the inhabitants of Baltimore TO
aid him in Kidding the city OF the mos
quito pest. Tho health commissioner
says that ths efficacy Of kerosene oil as
an exterminator Of mosquitoes has been
demonstrated, and he recommends that
each householder who has on his prem
Uses a stagnant pool or well, apply a
email quantity OF the oil to This mos
quito incubator. The oil forms acum
on the surface of the water, DR.. Bosley
says, and the scum kills the young and
tender mosquitoes before their wings
are sprouted. The female, when she
tries to deposit her eggs on this deadly
SCUM, 10 also given a fatal illness. DR..
Bosiey came TO this conclusion after
due investigation authorized by areso-
luton of the City Council
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
Gov. Nash RenoIninated = Nippert 70
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Goy NaaI, Ifann,nluatad = NInnert for
w Iisutenent-Goye
ro,,,,hra n J,na 81 Wban the
Rannbi;o.n St,to Tonyent;on rtcon'
ysped the morn;ne tha Aufitorium
Was naclsad. ''0 -
W Ta r fybairmon Fo,auer was
londir p an,'isrdsd whan he rannad far
ordar Tfba aredan n oon,mittes pra.
santsd ;,s ,arost sianad Nv On ~ ftha
81 a,,,t,avs sssosad ,ha Hanna
daI.aatinn S,on EaSst,a Tha ,onort
Vas aSon,ed. the univ Dausbarty man
an tho nnor,ittsa o1rsr;no no minority
ro 70 VT w. '''''' '"'i''s ~
pa.,,,o +,;at;o no. .eaotad
bv 10 saIan,;nn ~ sanator Hanna no
cba;ru,an SnnatoI Eosal1ar introdmcsJ
tba nsr,1,arent cha;rmsn as ths man
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
$3.50, 10000 S2SS, 800. 90
NUnappIopria'd funds 90, 781.09 i7,79l.s7

Total. 1915, 461. 80 s306, 694. 81
A comparison Of the schedules shows
that for the coming year there is a new
item OF $4,000 for bills payable; this
ia presumably the $4,000 borrowed
from the Farmers Bank some months
ago These increases are noted: Public
roads, $500; salaries, $1,000; interest
on bonds, $4,000; public buildings,
$4,000; water and light at Jail, 1900;
board Of prisoners, $1,000; First dis.
trict. $1,000; Second and Third dis.
tricts, Wilmington, $1,000; Fourth
district, $1,000; Fifth district, 90, 500 /;
allowances to assessors, $1,000; printing
and stationery, $1,000; convict labor
at jail, $1,000; auditors, 5000; tele-
phone, 5000 There is also new item
of SIG, 800 for refunding Adams tax.
The items of bills payable and In
terest would probably he hard to
reduce, but no spirit OF economy appears
to be evident In raising the district
allowances. The increass OF els, 600 for
public buildings is the largest increase
on the list. 3ft
The item OF magistrates and con
stables shows q decrease of $500.
The court adopted the following reso.
tuition:
Resolved, That the county tax coll
lectors of the several hundreds and the
two districts IN Wilmington OF New
Castle county are hereby instructed
Ind directed to prepare complete list
Of those taxables who have paid TO
them tho Adams tax, the said list to
show the date and amount of the
Adams tax paid. That the said col.
lectors are requested and directed to
pay on or before June 29th. 1901, to
the county treasurer all Adams tax
money collected and remaining in their
" hands to be kept by the county
treasurer in special fund TO be known
a. the Adams tax aud the same here.
after to be repaid to the proper parties
BY the direction of the Levy Court. y
The court on May 7th adopted a reso-
luton agregIng not to call in the new
workhouse bonds before 1921, but as
4 the law on tho subject read that the
y bonds would be due ION or beforei'
a 1921, the body could not change that
provision, SO it rescinded the resolu-
Il tiop.
4 Bids for county bonda we're read. For
4 S75,O00 workhouse bonds, due on OF
before 1921, the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit 90. bid S75, 1877. so ; Farmers
Bank bid, $75, 375. For $50, 600 Seventh
"A street bridge bonds due 1914 and 1915,
Farmers bank bid $50, 500. Both bonds
4 pny per cent interest. Tho contract
for both was awarded, Oh motion of Mr..
Armstrong to the Farmers Bank. Both
h offers carried the stipulation that they
Ii were subject TO the advice of counsel
\ as to the legality OF the issues. One
* OF the members of the court said that
the language of the act making tht
workhouse bonds fall due son oil
before" 1921, cost the county 50, 600 in
premiums.
The court allowed Tax Collector j.
y. Lefeyre OF Penoaeer hundred these
errors, county and poor assessment,
SAC, 775; capitation, 1925. 80; dog,
s2l3.50, and L. o. Scott, st. George s,
county and roor and road, s14s, 1897
eapitation, s5l5; dog, S160. Part q
the error was said to be in addition.
Court adjourned until Friday nom
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-27
HANGS AGAINST A CLIFF.

Associated Press Dispatch by specia, Wires.
ST, Johns, N. f., June 26.-The Orient
Steam Navigation Co. g steamer Lusltanla,
Capt McNay, from Liverpool, June 18th,
for Montreal, having 500 passengers on
board, was wrecked during the night oil
Cape Bollard.
HANGS AGAINST A CLIFF.
Montreal. Canada, June 2G.-A special
from Cape Race to the Star says the steamer
Lnsitania is ashore at Seals Cove. IL miles
north OF Capp Hace, and the 500 passengers
are all safe.
The Lusitania was bound round Cape
Race for Montreal, with a large cargo aud
shipload OF passengers. Sne mistook her
course in a dense fog, and went ashore near
Reuews, 20 miles north of Cape Race, before
dnyhreak. The ship ran over q reef. and
hangs against cliff. The passengers. who
are mostly emigrants, were panio-strlcken.
They stampeded and fought for the boats,
but were overcome by the officers and crew.
The women and children we're first landed,
and the men followed. The crew stood by
the ship. A heavy sea was running.
TWENTY PEOPLE DROWNED,
As this dispatch is being sent..a report has
reached hero that boatl6ad of people from
the Lusltania was upset, and that 20 persons
were drowned. The correspondent of The
Associated Press is unable to- verify the
report at present.