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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
NEGROES MAKE DEMANDS.

Tho Afro-American Republican Club OF
Duck Creek Hundred States Its Position,
special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Jan. 10 During this week
printed copies OF the following have
been circulated among the Republican
members Of the Legislature:
I'VE. the advisory committee of the
Afro.A American Republican Club Of
Duck Creek hundred, wish to call
your attention to the very important
fact that the 18th Of this month win be
the day for which we have been pray
ing and laboring for 80 years; namely,
to place Delaware in the column of
Republican States. On the 18th, the
Republicans will take complete control
OF the State government, from the
governor down. We have lobored harder
for this day than any other race 10 the
State, because there are laws upop the
statute books of Delaware that i'm pede
our progress, that do not impede the
progress Of the white Citizen. We will
hero lame a few OF unreIublioan laws
that deprive us Of our rights as citizens |:
First. A clause ir the school law
says that only white voters CON vots for
white commissioners and only oolored
voters can vote fer oolorsd commits.
aioners That clause is clearly up-
constitutional, because the Oopsti-
tuition of tho State defines and Axes
the qualification of all voters and II
makes no distinction ON account Of
race or color, so it is not 10 the power
OF the Legislature to change, chat
qualification without first making
amendment to the Constitution to that
effect. They might as we'll have said
only white voters can vote for white
State aud county officers and only
oolored voters can vote for coIored
State and county officers. The one
would have been as constitutional as
the other, and neither would stand a
test before court Of justice. Such a
law compels us, In many INSTANCES, to
have to elect men IS commissioners
whether they have the qualification
and time TO perform these duties or
not. In the city Of Wilmington, they
have school system second to none In
the country. The white and colored
schools are under tho same law and
Board OF Education. The sohoolbouses
used by the oolored children aie as fine
aud as we'll furnished as money can
make them, just as the schoolhouses
used by the white child en- are. Tn
short, they have Republican form of
government in Wilmington such as they
have in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
all the other Republican States. We
should have the same throughout the
State OF Delaware.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
TRAVELLING LIBRARIES,


Report OF the Committee OF the Delaware
state Federation of women's Clubs.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
Dover. Jan. 1e.-The biennial report Of
the committee on travelling libraries OF the
Delaware State Federation of Wolnen's
CLUBS was presented TO the General Assem-
bly, yesterday.
received from the state an appropriation OF
s2OO, which sum WIS expended for hooks,
the other expenses being met by the cou-
mittee's own funds. Three hundred and
seventy-hve books were purchased, which
books were arranged IN cases made by the
boys of the Ferris Industrial School. The
DOCKS are loaned to any school or COM
munity that agrees TO provide for their dis.
tribution and proper care Each library
remains six months In the town to which It
Is sent; 1t Is then transferred to another
nsiRhborhood, aud new one takes its
place. Books have been sent TO Ia COM
munities. In addition to the seven Libraries
circulated by the committee, 20 other librar
les have been in operation, of which IL are
owned by the New-Century Club Of Will
mington, SIX by the Dover Century Club
and five by the Milford Century Club. The
70 Libraries aggregate not less than /, 800
volumes. There are but two free libraries
in the State; Wilmington has one, estab-
lished in 1873, and Odessa has one, the gift
OF public spirited citizen of the town.
Several other towns have circulating lib
raries, for the use of which members pay an
annual foe. Dover has 5000 volumes /;
Smyrna. 5000; Milford, 1900; Newark,
LOCO; Lewes, 6O0, and Bridgeyille. 200.
Omitting the $1,000 volumes OF the vii.
mington Library and those of the State
Library. at Dover, which, the report says,
IS what It should not be permitted TO be,
merely library for the Kent county bar.
there are less than IL. 900 volumes in circu.
lation in the State. We are convinced, the
members of the committee add. that no
legislation could be devised that would be
more beneficial TO the individual citizen
ship, and in the end to the State itself, than
judicious measure TO encourage the estab-
lishment of free libraries throughout the
State. M
The committee makes the following
recommendations: Tint the appropriation
for travelling libraries be continued, but
that their circulation be made part of the
duties of the State librarian; that bill be
passed enabling the Town Councils or
school committees to appropriate MONEYS
for the establishment of free public lib
raries, such appropriation 10 be increased
by proportiOnate grant from the treasury
OF the State, and that a free public library
commissioner he provided for to be an
pointed by the governor and to serve with
out salary, who shall have charge of such
details OF administration as may be pro-
vided for In the law.
The legislation suggested, the report says
IN conclusion, is along the lines OF the act
OF 1880 of the General Assembly OF Massa-
chusetts to promote the establishment and
ethcacy OF free public libraries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
CITY COUNCIL S SESSION.

Ordinance Concerning Rodmen Adopted
Harbor Appropriation Considered in
Committee.
City Council did not convene Thursday
until s.1b O'Clock, three-quarters of an
hour late. The members had been DISCUSS
ing questions of legislation at session in
the mayors office. IL was understood that
the proposed bill for harbor appropriation
occupied the attention of the Councilmen
for part of the time. The law COMMITTEES
viii ascertain whether Council can legally
devote money to such purpose, and Coun-
oil viii discuss 1t again.
Before the meeting opened, Representa-
yves Hutchinson of Kent and Prettyman OF
sussex visited Council chamber and met
Representatives Healey and Monaghan. and
other members of Council.
City Treasurer Hamann reported the bal
ance in First National Bank to the account
OF current expenses to be S56, 6sS, rs. His
receipts we're. From Tax Collector Lewis.
$40; Tax Collector Sayers, $500; Pusey Il
Jones Co., rent of foot of Lombard street.
$26j CITY Auditor Isaac O. Pyle, for license,
500. The receipts from the city auditor
we're for aqctiOneers' licenses, 500 each.
from ". O. Stidham and w. A. hukiII.
The law committee reported iavorably on
the proposed ordinance providing for the
election OF two rodmen at salary of 5000
each for the Department of Engineering
and Surveying, the election 10 take place at
the tirst meeting In February next, and
every third year thereafter. The ordinance
was CALLED up by Mr.. Cannon for its third
reading, and received the unanimous vote
of the members presept
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
DOVER.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover, Jan. 18.-Certificates of incorpora-
ton were filed herr, yesterday as follows:
The Dominion Mining 90. Of Baltimore,
Nd, to engage in mining in the States OF
Delaware Missouri and elsewhere; capital
Howard w. Middleton. Jr., incorporated,
to buy steel and iron ore, &C., Philadel,
phia; capital stock, S126 co.,
Robinson Motor and Vehicle Co. of New
YORK to manufacture, construct and lease
vehicles, boats, &c. ; capital stock, 500, 900.
Reliance Mills Co., Wilmington, DEL, to
manufacture, sell and deal in laces. silks,
&c. 4; capital stock. $4,000.
o. o, White Toilet Paper Co., New York
City, to manufacture toilet and fancy
papers; capital stock, $100, 600.
Secretary of State, DR.. @. R. Layton,
yesterday bonded in the sum Of 50, 600
Landreth L.. Layton being his surety.
The Kent County Mutual Insurance 60.
held Its annual meeting here yesterday and
elected the following officers and directors
President, Hon. John W. Causey, Milford I:
Vice resident, s. s. Pannewill, Dover /;
Secretary and Treasurer, William Denney,
Dover; Assistant Secretary, Cecil O. Fulton,
Dover; Agent, James n. Todd Dover,
Hon. John W. Causey, George B. Money
and James j. Ross were elected directors
Tor three years. Thomas O, Horsey of
Laurel was appointed director to So cceed
the late John II. Hoffecker for the term of
two years. iftI
The following officers of the Robbins
Hose Co., this town, have been elected for
the ensuing year: President, John II. Jones (;
Vice-President, II. RidgeIy Harrington :
Recording Secretary, William H. Morgan;
Financial Secretary, George NJ. Paris;
Treasurer. Mark w. Cole; Trustee, James
Coady; Investigating Committee, j. 4.
Hartnett, Robert Helbling, j. e. Pierce |;
Fire Recorder, Robert ID. Simmons. Meet,
Ing held January 14th, 1901. Resolutions Of
respect were drafted in reference to the
death Of their departed chief engineer,
Frank r. Burns.
The following officers of Red Gross Lodge,
No. IL, knights of Pythias, of Delmar,
we're Installed last evening by Grand Prelate
Samuel Fl. Carson: Chancellor Commander,
q. M. Ellis; Vice-Chanceiior, j. r. Locker
man; Prclate. M. NJ. Hill; Keeper Of
Records and Seals, W. 8. Nelson; Master
of Finance, w. B. Elliott; Master OF Ex-
chtquer. j. r. VenabIes. NJ. A. Irving
Culver; Inside Guard, Noah Perry; Outside
Guard, z. 9. Ellis; Representative to Grand
Lodge, O. M. Ellis. The lodge Is in good
condition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
THE GROOM GAME NOT.
John hIaioney Disappeared Four Days
fore Time Fixed for Wedding.

John Maioney Disappeared Four Days BE-
fore Time Fixed for Wedding.
John j. Maloney Of No. 1858 Bennett
street and Miss Birdie Smith Of No,
Sb6 Bennett street, were to have been
married last Wednesday, but they were
not, for John was missing. He dis
appesied one week ago Saturday, and is
said to have left note at his house
asking his brother and sistsr in-law 10
attend to his affairs and saying that
Wilmington would not see him again.
Maloney used to keep cigar store at
Eighth and Spruce streets, but his wife
died about seven months ago. and after
that he gave up his store. He had two
children and they are DOW living with
his mother and brother at No 1868
Bennett street.
Miss Smith took the failure of the
wedding plans rather hard at first, but
has accepted the situation. She lives
with her father, Lewis Smith.
Some folk have an impression that
the young man is still in Wilmington,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
DEATH OF CAPTAIN M'MANUS.

Chester, Pa, Jan. 10. Capt. William
q. McManus died today at his home in
this city. aged 60 years, He was Ill 10
days with pneumonia.
After serving in the War Of the Re-
bellion in the regular army. Capt. Nc
Manus returned to his home In Read.
ing, Pa, later coming to Chester and
organizing, in 1877. the Chester Tube
and Pipe Co., which be successfully
operated forl20 years. Two years ago
he organized the South Chester Tube
and Pipe Co., which was sold to a
combination few months ago. AT
the thine of his death Capt. MoManus
was engaged 10 organizing third COM
pany for the manufacture of tubing.
He was active Ia public affairs and
had an interest In several local concerns,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
FOUR KILLED IN A COLLISION.

Norway, Me-, Jan. ia head.,,n coll
lison between freight trains on the Grand
Trunk railroad, near Lockes Mills, early
today, resulted in the death of four men
and serious injury of several others. -Four
locomotives and - cars we're demolished.
drawn by two engines.
The dead are: Peter Thompson, engineer,
Montreal; VIC. Oliver, brakeman, Bangor,
two unknown tramps.
One of the trains had a large quantity Of
explosives on board. The cars took lire and
explosions scattered the embers In all direo4
out the fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
DETECTIVE JONES GOOD WORK.
Breaks Up Systematic Robbing of the p,
w. a 7. RaiIroad 90.

"FeNNh UP Systrmatic tsoDbinK OF the R.l
w. a =. railroad Go.
Thurlow, Pa, Jan. IS. Detective
William Il. Jones Of the p, W. Il b.
railroad has broken up the systematic
operations OF burglars who have been
working in this section for some time
The railroad company has been missing
goods manifested to this place. All
efforts to catch the perpetrators failed
until Wednesday, when the detective
was here. He watched the loading Of
the wagons backed up 10 the cars and
the freight station. When a wagon of
the Penn Steel Casting Co., with Will
ham Taylor, white, and Frank Green,
oolored, backed up aud theii material
consigred to the company had been I'M.
loaded from the car to the wagon 1t
was noticed that the blankets had been
removed from the seat of the wagon
and were lying on the floor. The detec-
tive followed the men to the storehouse
OF the company for whom they worked
and rs soon as the wagon stopped he
ordered the blankets lifted and saw
tobacco which had evidently been
stolen, underneath. He guarded the two
men, compelled them to place the
tobacco in the office to which place he
escorted them and informed their en-
ployers of the theft. They were i'm
mediately discharged. The men were
taken before Magistrate Smith and
waived hearing. Yesterday the hear
ing took place and Joseph Hinkson az
peared in the behalf of the men. They
were held in default OF $500 bail for
hearing at the Court Of General Ses-
sions. Mr.. Jones acted as this attorney
for the railroad company.
The value of the articles stolen on
Wednesday was about ell. Mr.. Jones
believes that he has the right men in
custody and now thinks the company
will have no further trouble at this
point
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

Seattle, WASH, Jan. 10. The Seattle
branch of the International Council Of
the World, 40 organization of colured
citizens, has decided to offer reward
OF $500 for the apprehension and con /.
viotion OF each and every person imrli-
Gated In the death by violence of Fred.
Alexander, at Leavenworth, Kan, on
Thursday night. Copies OF the resoIu-
lions passed at the meeting Will be
forW arded TO the governor OF Kansas.
inc sheriff of Leavenworth county and
the chief OF police OF Leavenworth. The
other councils throughout the country
are asked to oo.operate in the work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

The following offioess- elect of Oriental
Lodge. X of P, were installed Friday
evening by Grand Chancellor Beeson
aud staff; Chancellor Commander, ii.
b. Battisi Vice Chancellor, H. L. Hol-
linesworth Preluts, Z. W. Proctor |;
Master of Work, James Z. Stroup !;
Master Exchequer, John W. Harr |;
Master Finance, L. F. Adair; Keeper
OF Records and Seals, William T. Whit
worth Master at Aims, George C.
Stroupi Inner Guard, Frank Forrest |;
Outer Guard, Fred L. Green Repre-
sentative to Grand Lodge, James e.
Stroup; Trustee, Peter Nj. Stewart;
Widows and Orphans Committee,
Fred L. Green, William II. Berger and
II. w. Proctor,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
EDEN HALL COMPANY.

Annual Meeting of the Stockholders and
Directors Last Evening.
The stockholders of Eden Hall 90.
held their annual meeting Friday night
when the following five Of the l5
directors whose terms had expired were
reelected for three years John M.
Wbitford, CHARLES E. Dubell, Charles
a. Cook. John s. Grohe and Jordan
A. Wilson.
After the meeting Of stockholders the
directors held meeting and elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year; President, Edward W. Pyle;
Vioe!President, Benjamin F. Shakes.
pears; Secretary, John M. Whitford |;
Treasurer, Thomas Green.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

New CASTLE, Pa. !, Jan. 10. The failure
OF the brakes to work caused traction
car ia run wild on Pittsturg street
today. 1t left the track and dashed
into the City Hall, tearing out an
entire corner. John Hoke, the motor
man, Stephen Allen, Lewis MoCurdy
and man named Mitchell were
seriously injured Several OF the pas
sengers we're cut and bruised but had
no bones broken. 1t is thought that
two of the seriously injured will die.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

The following sales OF real estate have
taken place during the past few days
A dwelling on the south side of Gar.
penter street, west on Monroe, by
Daniel Robinson and wife to Alonzo M.
and Leslie. J. Pyle. for $3.50; Nos. 5Il
and 524 South Harrison street, by
Frederic Pyle and wife to William Nj :.
Connolly, for SO; 600; east eide of Orange
street. south of Fourteenth, by Eliza.
beth 9. Robinson to George o. Hatton,
for 81, 25U. ~.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

:. Anthony Higgins, Tilghman johnson,
Peter L. Cooper, .Jr., Andrew O. Gray and
william ". kurtz, committee of the New
out letters to the attorneys of the State an
nouncing the observance OF John Marshall
Day on the evening OF February 4th. The
bar of the State will have reunion at
dinner and will be addressed by Prof. John
bassett Moore of Columbia College, Menu
Pers OF the State judiciary and the United
States Circuit and District Judges here ba We
been invited to attend. The cost of the
dinner to the attorneys will be 81. so a plate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac p. Bullock have
issued Invitations for the marriage Of
their daughter, Mary Edna, to Samuel
Woodward, Tuesday, January 29th, at
noon, at the Church Of the Saviour,
Thirty eighth street, above Chestnut,
PHILADELPHIA. Tho bride, who is a
very charming girl, has visited this
city, and relatives from here will attend
the marriage. Mr.. Woodward is a
member of the bar of Philadelphia.
The bride and groom are to spend their
honeymoon abroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
Want Trolley to Chester Heights.

The managers Of the Chester Heights
Campmeeting Association have been
Watching with a great deal of interest
the efforts to secure. trolley line be-
tween Chester and tRockdale, for they
believe that II the track 10 BOLT that
far II will not be long before 1t Teaches
the Heights, in which case the meetings
would receive great aooessions OF people
who cannot now get to the grounds
conveniently. S
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

The Treasury officials at Washington
have sent out warning to be on the
lockout for new counterfeit ten dollar
note. The bogus note is described as
poorly executed Photographic reproduo-
tons OF the ten dollar bill issued by the
Thomkins County National Bank Of
Ithaca, N. Y. Further marks OF identi
fication consist Of the following engrav.
ings: Check letter 8, treasury number
T-537706; charter No. 1881, bank num-
Der 1894, series OF 1882.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

Charles M. Ilerdman, Sr., Of No.
loS3 Lowering avenue, has Plymouth
Rock hen which lays eggs that are I
decided curiosity. On the 20tn OF last
Sep ember,the hen laid ia double epg'
tho Proper egg being encased in another
shell, the outer shell being about tbree
inches long and two inches In diameter.
and Thursday the same hen laid n hard
shell egg inside of soft egg, which
was nearly as large as the one laid last
September. ''' '''''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
YoB,RE N.

II you're sore
To the core, Gas So
With aching bones, ceA '
And husky tones e3
When you speak, t.ti IN, /.
And you're weak al
In the knees,
And you sneeze,
And often cough
Your head near off,
And you note
That your throat
Feels quite raw,
And your jaw
Feels as II s.si 49,
You'd got biff lf} N
And dull pains aiisS lil
Vex your brains,
Then you've caught Il.
You have got it,
It's the grip. saa
II you feel
The heat steal 80
Der your frame
Like flame,
Till you burn
And you yehrn 4g.
For chunks of Ice .5.
At any price, tFf
Then like fash 'sa.
The nbiyera dash fss
From head TO feet, W.a
A chill uompIete,
And you shake, B
And you quake,
Aud there's desire
For fire
And somethipg hot
Right on the spot
To quickly drink. a
And you think az
Right there and then
You'll ne'er be warm again
Then you've caught 1t,
You have got it,
It's the grip. n
It's in the air, AZ
It's everywhere;
The microbe of the grir
It's on another trip,
And up and down. 4
Through all the town, ts
By night and day
1t seeks Its prey,
And it's the fad @
And you are sad,
Or even mad,
Or III you sneeze, 6.
Or cough or wheeze,
Or feel too warm,
Or chills alarm
To wear look Of grim dismay
And hosrsely say:
1--WE caught 1t,
I've got it,
It's the grip"
-Pittspufs Chionicle-Tslsgraph.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

Hiawatha. Kan. Jan. 18.-Because a
majority of the City Councilmen refused
to leave revival meeting and attend the
regular weekly Council meeting, Mayor s.
Hunter has rendered his resignation. Un-
aole 70 secure quorum to transact busi-
ness, Mayor Hunter sent a sheriff to the
revival to compel the Councilmen to present
themselves Mt the City Hall. A majority
sent word that they chad to attend the re-
vival and could not come. 1i
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

william Counsr, who is now CON
nectcd with the Philadelphia. Will
mIngton q Baltimore railroad, has been
admitted by the board of examiners OF
the New Castle county bar, to read law.
He will read under Robert @. Harman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

According to the records Of Secretary
Cahill of the Board of Health, 80
deaths, 8 births and marriages were
reported in the city during the week
ended at noon Saturday, while for the
same period last year % deaths, ID
births and II marriages were reported,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

Miss Susan s. Otis. daughter of the Rev.
j. r. Otis. pastor of Mt. Salem M, Il.
Church, and Warren B. Long Of Crisfield
Nd. were married at the parsonage of Mt.
Salem Church Thursday BY the father of
the bride, assisted by the Rev. ]. W. Jones.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

South Norwalk, Conn, Jan. 18.--The
Rev. Dwight NJ. Seward, for &C years
minister of the Presbyterian College, died
here today, aged so years, He vas pastor
otthe First Presbyterian Church at Yonkers,
N. Y, for % years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

In the Held Of medicine is Hoods sarsapariIa
~ Possesses actual and unequalled merit by
which " cures all diseases caused or promoted by
impure or impoverished blood. II you have
rheumatism, Dyspepsia, scrofula or catarrh you
may take Hoods sarsalarilla and be cured. II
you arc run down and feel weak and tired, you
may be sure II VIII do you good.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
THE SCRAMBLE FOR OFFICES
1t Results in an Interesting
Fight in the State Senate.
LAYTON WINS, COCHRAN FALLS
Some of Tunnels Appoint
ments Confirmed.

But the appointment of DIR. G. r. Layton
as Secretary Of State is Confirmed, while
That OF 4. r. Cochran. Jr, for Judge of
the Municipal Court, Is Rejected = An
Interesting Session.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

II your druggist cannot supply you, send
US sI:oo and We will express bottle to YOU,
all charges prepaid. Be sure and give US
your nearest express Office.
J.c.A Co., Lowell, Mass.
Send for our beautiful illustrated book on
The Hair. Free.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
Pension News.

David Sigger, colored, of this city has
been granted a pension of Sc Der month.
dating from February Sd, 1885.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24

. Aneeline 81 enner, aged 10 years, died
FRIDAY at her residence at Sixth and
Monroe streets.