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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25


Tho large increase of the foreign
trade of the United States is psralleled
by the increases in other commercial
countries, showing that the past year
was one of exceptional activity all
round. Monday it was noted that
Germany's trade, including gold and
silver, increased last year some sl6O,
OOO,00 Imports increased by Sc, $50,
600, reaching the handsome aggregate
OF Sl,5l0, 600, 900, while exports aegre.
gated s1,4il, 100000, showing an in
crease over the previous year of s96, :
600, 600. The total of imports and ex.
ports was 81, 95l, 900, 600. The annual
statement of the trade of the United
Kingdom, Just issued, shows the total
imports and exports of 1900 to have
been 1887, 244, $50, an increase over
1899 of s3l4, 800, 600. Imports we're
2,6l5, 375, sl5, an increase of $50, 200,
600; exports were 81, III, 1858, no, an
increase of 1924, 1875, 600.
The increase of British exports :
notably larger than the increase of Ger
man exports-seems to bear out Lord
Salisbury's views that the much talked
OF decrease of British trade is imagin-
airy. The very large increase of imports
NEARLY 5000, 900, o00-indicate that
the buying power of the people is not
declining. The excess Ct imports over
exports is ss44, 200. 600, showing that
the profits from commerce, shipping
and foreign Investments must be yery
considerable. The total exports of the
United States in 1900, exclusive of gold
and silver, were 81, 1884, 4s3, 0s2, against
imports of sS49, 9ll, ls5, making the
excess of exports over imports s5I4, 5il, :
1893. Tho United States ranks after
Germany. holding the third place in
foreign trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
MISS DANFORTH APPRECIATED.
Good Results from Her Tour OF the State q
Delaware.

Good Results from Her Tour OF the State of
Delaware, H
Communicated.
Miss Mary A. Danforth of Japan and
Mrs. II. II. Matlack, Wilmington,
corresr opding secretary Of tho Woman 8
Foreign Missionary Society, recently
made successful itinerary through
the State in tho interest of that work.
Miss Danforlh spoke in Grace Church
on April 18th, pleasing her audience
Her address was one OF rare excellence.
Sunday morning, April i4rh, a full
house greeted her in Aehury Church,
though the day was very stormy. In
the evening she was mot by a large
audience in Union Church III spite OF
the we ther. All felt amply repaid for
attending, for she deeply impressed
those who wero fortunate enough to
hear her. On the 10th she represented
the work in Middletown Methodist
Episcopal Church. ON tho 18th in
Georgetown, 18th in Dover aud 10Th
in Lewes.
II the enthusiasm her addresses
called forth, the goodly number OF
names enrolled for the society and the
excellent collections, count for any.
thing, then Miss Daniorth has been a
blessing 10 rs and she will be more
than welcome when she comes this way
again
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
CLERGYMEN AND SICK ROOM.
Discussion RACES over n Minister'S Asser
tinn That Hprm IL Done.

Discussion RACES over n Minister'S Asser-
tion That Hnrm IL Dome.
Tho Rev. DR.. Riobard Harcourt has
made sensation by his utterance
against allowing ministers in sick
rooms. said DIR. llarcourt:
1.-The presence OF happy, cheerful
man or woman 10 sick room may
Prove a benediction, while that of a
long II ctd, sepulchral.v voiced christian
is almost certain death. BY all means
keep tho minister, the long faced
minister, out of THE sick room. Ii is
not his place."
Various opinions are expressed by
physicians and ersymen on this Point.
In some cases a clergyman's visit is
alleged to have done harm; in 9th DC
cases, good. That clergymen should
visit the sick is one of their ohlipa.
lions.
In discussing the subject Bishop
leighton Colen an said: "There is no
place where a faithful and sensible
pastor should be and can be more at
home and more helpful than the sicK
room. ANY opinion to the contrary,
pIe5upposes either AN erroneous Idea Of
the sacred ministry, or an experience
foreign to and unknown by such pastors
as | nave described. y
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.

STAFF Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
New Castle, April %. The members
of Mt. Salon Methodist Episcopal
Church (oolored) are disappointed al
the appointment Of the Rev A. f.. EnnelH
to the charge at East New Market, Nd.
Mr.. Ennes has done excellent work
here and was well thought of. He had
increased the membership of the church
and reduced the debt. Several mem:
hers have considered the advisability
OF consulting ths bishop to see if Mr..
innels could not be retained for another
year. The new appointed, the Rev. j.
Il. Webb, comes we'll recommended.
The Rev. Eugene FL. Thrasher,
formerly pastor of Nazareth NJ. f..
Church, who was appointed 10 Frederick
at the recent conference, will go to
GAINESVILLE, MINI.
Motorinan Davidson and Conductor
Clayton of the local trolley line received
royal treatment, Saturday night, at
the hands Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry p.
Scott and Mr.. and Mrs. William Hilles.
They gave theatre party at the Grand
Opera House, Wilmington, and special
car was hired and carried them from
their hohes to Fourth and Market
streets. On the return trip the party
had royal time. A caterer supplied
tho car with ice cream, fried oysters
and other edibles, and the motorman
and conductor Jared we'll.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
WlLLITS-REYNOLDS NUpTIALS.

Miss Sara Belle Reynolds. daughter
OF Professor aud Mrs William A. Reg
Mods, and Alfred Courtney Willis OF
llolmesburg, Pa, were married in
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church Mt
Z o'clock Tuesday evening by:Rev Will
liam W. King, d. ID. The wedding
march was Played by George N. Maris.
A bert Mckinley Of Philadelphia was
the best man, aud Miss Jessie S. viii
Its of Philadelphia, a sister of the
groom. was the maid Of honor. The
ushers were William X. Reynolds and
Robert Adair of this city, Merritt N.
Willis, Charles Caldwell, Horny Car.
Isle aud DR.. Pierson Willis of phi!a.
delphia.
the BRIDE who was given away by
her father, wore white Paris muslin
over white silk and carried shower
bouquet of bride roses. The maid of
honor wore white EParis muslin aud
carried a shower bouquet of white and
pink roses.
reception followed at the Reynolds
residence, No. l0l7 Tatnall street,
which was decorated with palms and
other Iotted plants. After wedding
trip, Mr.. and Mrs Willis will make
their home at Holmesburg.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
NEWARK.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Newark, April 24.-John Emory Chip.
man, Henry Goodman McOonIb, Elisha
Monloe Baker, Richard Thompson Cam,
Charles Daniel Stockley, Eugar Byron
lirffin and Cecil CLARK Mcdonald, mem
hers OF the graduating class of Delaware
College, will deliver orations at the com
mencement, which will be held June 10th.
The Newark Golf Club will hold an i'm
portant meeting tonight.
The Newark baseball clubs schedule of
home ga nes includes the following: May
Brandywine; May 18th, with the Clover team
OF Philadelphia; May goth, with Kennett
Square June 4th, with Thurlow; June 22d,
with Goldey College; July 4th, with Kenneth
Square two gamesl. The positions of the
players are: Gamble, CT Worrall, p. /;
Rowan or Hossinger, lib. Armstrong, %. F;
Steel or Rowan, SIS. Willis, 3D.. Lovett,
Hill and Riley, outtielders.
The New-Century Club held Its annual
election Monday with the following result
President, Mrs A, f. Williamson; Vice.
President, Mrs. E.. Armstrong; Secretary,
Miss Anna Springer; Treasurer Mrs. I. r..
Wolfe; Library Committee, Mrs. O. L.
Penny, Mrs. l.. l. Handy, Mrs. Il. s. Arm.
strong, Mrs. II. q. NJ. Kollock and Miss
Hurd. During the year, IS able papers on
Russia were read before the club, besides
book reviews, current events and selections
from Russian authors. The club had three
Tree lectures and Russian musicale. At a
recent meeting tho sum of $40 was appro-
nriated to the monument to be erected at
OUoch's Bridge. Under the management of
the club, the rowh Library has increased
its usefulness; over 1870 books hive been
added and 500 raised TO replensh the trea-
sury. which depends almost entirely upon
the cluD. The club keeps in touch with all
interests OF the schools, and gladly cooper
ates IN all town advancement work. The
membership of the club is steadily growing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
HELD IN $4,000 BAIL.
Jacob Reed, colored, Accused of sorI

Jacob Reed, Colored, Accused of Serious
Offence.
In the City Court Tuesday morning
George Black, charged with yngranoy,
was fined g.
Ely Brisooe, colored, was accused Of
being concerned in the assault upon
Policeman Cornish while the latter WAS
arresting Mary Phillips, colored, ON
Saturday night, but the testimony was
conflicting and he was discharged.
William Carney was charged with
disorderly conduct at Conrad and
Adams streets, on Sunday. Witnesses
said another man knocked Carney
down. The casv was dismissed.
Jacob Reed, colored, was charged
with toying with Jennie Il. Reed, aged
ii years, his step daughter. The alleged
misconduct Ia said 10 have taken place
Mondiy at the Reed residence. No.
1896 Forrest street. The child gave
most damaging evidence, in which she
alleged that her step. father attempted
to commit a fsonious assault The
accused was held in $1,000 bail for the
Court of General Sessions, and, in de
fault, was committed to New Castle
Jail.
At Monday nights session William j.
Stuart, charged with trespassing on the
property of Alfred ID. Lee, was dis
charged. James Boardley, charged
with disorderly conduct, was fined 49,
Clarence Smith, charged with being
concerned in interest in lottery policy,
waived hearing and was hold in 81, 600
bail Tor the Court OF General Sessions
Tho case against Robert Reading and
Eivin Johnson, colored, and George
Ogden, change with breaking an electric
lamp, was held up psnding the good
behavior of the accused,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

The death of ex-Guv. Charles o.
Stockloy, which occurred Saturday
night at his home, near Georgetown,
removes from public light one of the
foremost and most conspicuous charac-
ters OF the old time Democratic party
of the State OF Delaware.
Gov. Stockley was Democrat Of
the old SCHOOL, He WINS answering
In his Democracy. He believed In the
oid,tlme Democratic doctrine of Hard
money, home rule and free trade -
When the Democratic party, in its
national convention, departed from
these sound traditions, Gov. Stockley
refused to follow lis party in its mis-
guided paths. He last posed before the
people of Delaware as candidate for
their suffrages as nominee for Presi-
DENTAL elector ON the Palmer and
Buckner ticket, in 1896.
1t will be as their governor that the
people of Delaware will best remember
Charles o. StoclSley. He was a good
governor, 10 every sense of the term.
During his incumbency of the office, the
executive did not possess the veto
power that he now enjoys. But. during
his four years Of Office as governor,
Gov. Stockley's personal and official
influence were ever sxerted in the
direction Of the best legislation for the
people. Legislation for personal ad-
vantage always invited his hostility.
And in his appointments to public
Office, which the Constitution then in
vested him with the sole power OF
making, Gov, StoclSley invariably
exercised that keen sense of discrimI,
nation which enabled him to select the
best man for the place, every time.
II is the end of life to die, and 10
living man may hope to escape this
final determination. But it is within
the power of the State to render due
homage to its honored dead. And in
this spirit, every good citizen of the
State of Delaware will reverently bow
his head when the name Of Charles
q. Stockley is mentioned, and say:
He was our friend; our fellow
Citizen; our governor, our Delawarean
who has gone to mingle with the great
fellow men OF Delaware who have gone
hafore -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Aguinaldo has at last issued his OK.
pected address to his people, asking
them to submit to the inevirabls and
fight no longer against overwhelming
odds. In the course of the address he
says 1.-The Filipinos have never been
dismayed at their weakness, nor have
they faltered in following the hath
pointed out by their fortitude and
courage The time has come, however.
in which they lind their advance
along It's path to be impeded by an
irresistible force which while it re-
strains them yet enliehtens their minds
and opens to them another course.
presenting them the cause OF peace. .
There Is practical truth in this allu-
sion to an irresistible force. - But
what will thoss who direrted this
irresistible force'' think of them.
sel~s for thus sippressing, by brute
strength. the independent aspirations of
brave and patriotic PEOPLE?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
FUNERAL OF EX-GOV. STOCKLEy.

Many Persons From All Parts of the State
We're in Attendance-Impres Ser
vices.
speclNl Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Georgetown, April "a. The funeral
of Ex-Gov. Charles q. Stockley, yester.
day afternoon, was attended by prouui-
neut people from all parts of the State.
The body lay at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. John II. Paynter, and
hundreds looked upon 1t. Funeral
services were held In St. Paul's p. e.
Church, and were conducted by the
Rev. Marcellus Karcher of this town,
the Rev. John L. McKim of Milford
and the Rev. Charles Turner OF Lewes,
The body was inferred in the gravey ard
adjoining the church. During the
impressive services the church was
crowded.
The pallbsarers were DR.. Hiram r.
Burton, Judge Gray, Chancellor Nichol.
son, Judge Grub, Ex-Gov. Tunnel,
FIX. Congressman Causey, Charles W.
MoFes and Charles Il. Houston.
Among those present we're George V.
Massey, DIR. James A. Draper, E. 4.
Warner, Superintendent e. L. Brooks.
Superirtendent Il. l.. Holiday, Chief
Justice Lore, Judges Grub and Spru.
ance, John II. Rodney, Alexander B.
Cooper, Calvin W. Urossan. Colen
Ferguson, W. A. Comegys, W. II.
Causey, Charles W. Whitley, Former
Governor Tunnel, John Biggs, Theo-
dore Townsend, Enuch Moore, Gov.
HUM and Representative Chauno ey +.
Holcomb. A special train from Will.
mington brought those from the upper
part Of the State.
On account of previous and unavoid-
able engagements elsewhere,' Bishop
COLEMAN was, greatly to his regret,
unable to take Part, as he had been
invited to do, in the funeral service.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
rhe Scar chnmhor rnrestlrnlInn.

The newspaper apologists of Attorney
General Ward are being hard pressed to
make reasonable excuses for his unwise
act in making a star cham Der affair Of
his Inv estigation into the proceedings
of the New Castle county Levy Court.
Here is specimen apology from that
subservient Addioks organ, the Union
Republican of Georgetown:
No matter what the partisan press of
this State may have to say about the
investigation of the New CASTLE county
Levy Court affairs by Attorney General
Ward, all lovers of fair play are com.
mending that gentleman for conducting
the investigation as he is. No matter
how innocent some members might be
the publication OF all the testimony
might tend to injure them.
Here's richness, indeed The idea
of secret investigation for the pur-
pose of protecting the innocent. Pub
lioity is the bulwark of safety for, the
innocent and secrecy is the dependence
of the guilty to escape exposure ana
punishment. No considerations for the
innocent need detet Attorney General
Ward from making his investigation as
open as the MONDAY sun, and No mem
her of the Levy Court whose skirts are
clear will bog him not to make the
Investigation public. Hut il there are
any guilty members OF the Levy Court,
it can be accepted as a fact that down
in their hearts they are earnestly
thanking the attorney general for his
consideration.
On the other hand, the Dover Della
warean looks upon the star chamber
investigation from this point of view.
Attorney. General Wards decision to
investigate the affairs of New Castle
county's Levy Court Eshind closed
doors is likely to destroy public con-
tidence in the affair. And this once
destroyed, no "olficial" promuleation
of results obtained can restore IT, The
star chamber method of handling
affairs in which the public is directly
Interested never was and never will he
popular in Delaware. The Ian invites
suspicion as to its fairness, just as
fairness always invites publicity.
The Delawarean details the situation
in the concluding septencs OF the above
extract, conclusiyely. THE plan in
vites suspicion as to its fairness lust as
fairness always invites publicity" The
people will have no confidence in the
announced results Of a secret investi-
CATION, as 4 ttorney- General Ward will
learn when he gets through with the
task upon which he is now engaged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
For New York.

Express, weekdays, $40. 4.c6, 40, 500, DIS $50
1900 noon, 1875 (limited, alto aid all p MI
40 F2.3o; 800, $50, 400 400, 1854 500. 7.o2,
500 and 1000 Z. m. and 1900 night, Sundays,
I'LL q, M, .l2so i2s5. $50, 100 limited,
Alll: 20, 80, 6.S5, 7.O2, sos and 1000 p. m.
For boston, without change 1850 a. IN. week
days, and sos p. m. daily.
For Sea Girt, Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long
Branch. $40, HOS a. IN. and s.So and 400 p. m.
For Tambertville, Easton and Scranton $50
300 a; M, 1900 noon. 50? 500 u.ambertville
aud Easton only, week. days, and 7.02 %. m.
daily. Buffalo, eo6 a. M, 1900 noon weekdays
and 7.02 p. m. daily.
WASHINGTON AND THE SOUTH.
For ssis y ana S1d sMSashing SO sss
night; weekdays; sundays, $50 7,2o ei2 lies
500, +;;.Sl p m and 1920 night
For Baltimore accommodation, 9.12 a. m, go
and a'ol p. m. weekdays; sos and 1i.2sp m.
Atlantic Coast Line. Express, Ilssa. m and 1870
Southern Railway. Express sos and s.S5 p m.
seaboard Air Line Railway. 'Florida, and
Metropolitan Limited" 400 p m. daily. Ex-
Norfolk and Western Railway. For Memphis and
c6esspssEe I ohio Ra ii Express. iiss a, m.
For old Point Comfort and Norfolk. 1923 q. m.
week days i1.26 p. m. daily. -
Leave MARKET STREET WHARF as follows
For New, York express, 800, $50 a. m $50 p. N.
weekdays
For Long Branch, via Seaside Park s35 q. m.
weekdays
For Island Heights s.S5 a. IN. and 400 p IN. week
days.
FOR ATLANTIC CITY.
LEAVE BROAD STREET STATION via Delaware River
bridge, express, $40 o. IN. and 1903 and 7.O5 ~
m. sundays, $40 a. m. and 1905 y. M
LEAVE MARKET STREET WHARF, express 900 a.
m. tl,00 Saturdays only, and 200, 400 and oils
p. m. Sundays, 300 and 1000 a. m.
FOR CAPE MAY, SEA ISLE CITY,
OCEAN CITY,
AVALON, STONE HARBoR,, ASGEtSEA, WILDWOOD
AND HOLLY BEACH-Express. 300 q. m and 400
p. m. weekdays. Sundays, 80 a. M
For SoMERs' PoTNT---Exprcss 800 o. M (lOo
Saturdays only. and 800, leo and 5.l5 p M
weekdays. sundays, 900 and 1000 a, M.
The Union Transfer Company will call for and
check baggage from hotels and residences,
j. u. HUTCHINSON, J. r. WOOD
General Manager Gen. Pass. Agent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
The Partition of Africa.

The scramble among tho Euror can
Powers for protect rates aud spheres of
influence in Africa which began fifteen
or twenty years ago, has ended happily,
the Losdon Times thinks, inasmuoh as
it has been concluded without war
between the scramblers. The area Of
Africa the Times estimates at II, 900 600
square miles, exclusive of all the
islands except Madagascar. OF this
area France holds 3.S0i, 974 square
miles, including LISP, 600 square miles
of the Desert of Sahara. Eng and holds
2,7l3,9l0 square miles exclusive of
Egypt If Egypt and "the Anglo
Egyptian Soudan" be added, England
share lie 3, 1923, 80 square miles. OF still
something less than that Of France.
In population aud commercial value
Great Britain's portion is by far the
most desirable. Germany, late conner
in the colonial field, has 933, $50 square
miles, Italy 1ss,500 SQUARE miles,
Portugal 700, 1874 square miles, Srain
l69, loo square miles, Turkey 1908, 800
square miles. There arc several indie
pendent or separate states. The Congo
Free State has 5000 square miles,
Liberia $4,000. Morocco $4,000 and
Abyssinia 800, GOO. IL ~ to be observed
that tie Times includes the "Transyaal
and Orange River Colonies in the
territory described as assuredly British.
AS the acquisition of Rhode4in al d
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Clearinghouse records we're broken
In Nav York City, Tuesday, tie ex-
changes amounting to 500, 937, l55,
against S4i5, PAL, 223T tuesday, week, which
was the highest Point reached up to
that time. Tuesdays enormous OK.
changes we're cleared with balance of
only sl3,oSs, s73, which is $1,000, 600
under tho record. Nearly two thirds of
the business was contributed by six
banks. The total clearings we're $50 per
cent greater than on the corresponding
day last year, and over $500, 600. 600
greater than the daily average in Lon.
dQn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
DoI'ER.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal,

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
Dover, April 24.-The National Type
writer Co., Incorporated under the laws of
Delaware. held its annual meeting yesterday
j. II. Harding, Joseph Dawson, Il. NJ. VIII
san, +. 7. Unz, H. II. Unz and A. X. Clan
ton of Philadelphia end James l.. Wolcott
of Dover were elected directors.
William L. Sirman, night operator at the
Dover depot for 10 yenrs, has been trans
ferred to Middleton, where he will be day
operator.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. j. Ferguson gave re-
ceptlon last night in celebration of the 10th
anniversary of their Wedding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

At the meeting of the Board Of Water
Commissioners Tuesday afternoon the time
routine business. Extensions Of water service
were granted to houses of Z. O. Hardesty
at boulevard and Twentieth street, and W.
ID. Bush, on Eighth street, between Scott
and Lincoln. The balance In bank was re.
ported tU be SOL, 623. Is. 1t was decided
not to award the contract for coal until the
annual test is completed. The contract
may be awarded at the next meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

The New York Evening Post clssse
GOV. Odell with Samuel j. 1ilden and
Grover Cleveland in tho list of great
governors whom New York has had
since the CIVIL War. Gov. CdelI has,
indeed, made creditsb'e rsco,d. lie
took bold stand from the first in
favcr Of good legislation and faithful
public service. And yet whom he was
elected be was looked upon as "a ma.
chino politician of the strictest type.
But in his administration of the Office
he has put machine politics behind
him, and worked for the good of the
public.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Agunaldo says that the Americans
are splendid, ferocious fighters. . So
they are, Ready to fight for their
country at any time aud 10 any cause,
go-d Or bad. And it is crying shame
that they should have been sent to
tight Aguinaldo and his followers, who
had beer bravely battling fur the cause
OF Independence and enlightenment,
as did the Amer lean Colonists in tho
stirring days of l776.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

The annual statement of the trade
of Great Britain shows the total i'm
ports and exports for 1900 to have been
fa7I,44s,9l7 (s4. 3S7, 2ii, 585), against
esl4, $40, 241 tsi, o72, 81, 205l for 1899.
The imports were e523, 075, 1853 (s2, Gl5,
375, Sl5), against eis5, OBJ, $50 81, 425,
1TL9l5). The exI orts for 1900 were
935i,37A75l 81, I'll, s6s. T7O), against
1920, 53i, 65s (sl, ,G73, 200l for the
preceding year.