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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26

A dispatch published in Paris that
shot was fired at the train conveying
the Emperor Of Germany to Dusseldorf
is without foundation.
The Duke of Manchester Monday
took the customary oath and his seat
in the British House of Lords, his
financial disabilities having been re-
moved.
Three powerful coal companies,
Wilkesbarre dispatch says, will pool
their interests in an attempt to operate
mine with force of men which is
being selected principally from among
strikers.
The final reduction of the Census
Office personnel will occur next Mon
day, when 200 employees engaged on
special work will be dropped from the
rolls, leaving permanent census force
of $50 clerks.
John Il. Messersmith, a cotton
broker of Baltimore, on trial, charged
with obtaining $50, 600 by false pretenses
from the Merchants National Bank,
was convicted Monday, but sentence
was suspended.
Tho Fusi9nists democrats and Popu-
lists, OF tho Fourth district of Ne
braska Monday renominated W. L..
Stark for Congress. In the Fifth
district tho Fusionists renominated
Congressman A. 9. Sbollenburger.
Miss Jane Toppan, on trial at Barn
stable, Mass, on the charge of poison.
ing Mrs Gibbs, for whom she acted as
nurse, was found not guilty Monday.
by reason of insanity. She was ther
committed to the Taunton Insane
, ASYLUM for the rest of her life.
The collections of internal revenue
for the month of May, 1902, were
, S23, 10, l25 decrease Us compared
with May, 1901, Of So, S74, 592. For tn,
} II months Of the present fiscal year thu
total receipts were s2i9, 352, 10i which
/ is o decrease, as compared with tn
corresponding period in 1901, o
, s2L z2h.2aR
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26
Tho Gun Went on.

Shesler tepupllcaAi June IL
About 10. As O'Clock last night several
young oolored men were standing in
the yard at the rear of Drove Yard
Hotel, Third and Edwards streets. One
of tho mon, Charley Chasey OF Will
mington, Del, was demonstrating the
qualities of revolver, when the weapon
was discharged and the bullet entered
the foot of William johnson, aged 20
years, of Edwards street. johnson
went to the office of DIS. r. Crothers,
who, after examining the injury, sent
johnson to the hospital for treatment.
Chasey fed, although chased by Officer
Ruley, who, had been attracted by the
shot, He had too good start on tho
officer, however, and succeeded in get
ting away.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26
nessemer MIN nurned.

Harrisburg, Pa, Juno 24.-At L%
O'Clock this morning the old besscm5e'
mill at the Pennsylvania Steel, WORKS.
Steclton, was destroyed by fro M
volving loss OF S25, 600. A huge stef,
ingot that was being handled by .
crane fell to the ground through W. Nv
breaking Of tho chain, and the Whlso
hot metal vas thrown in all directionsi
some of it landing on the roof OF lne
bessemer mill. The building and y
large number OF valuable patterns Welo
burned, it being impossible to s nv
anything, owing to tho high wing. ! ~ to
burned building was one OF the nfs' "
be erected at the works.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26
The capltation TAX Folly.


Taxpayers of Nav Castle county will
find interesting reading in a local
article printed elsewhere in this issue,
describing the absolute folly of the
capitation tax feature of our county
government
1t is shown in this article that the
county is a large loser by attempting
to assess and collect this capitation or
head tax. AS tie assessors are paid 10
cents per name for making the assess
ment and tho clerk OF tho peace cents
per name for entering the names on the
books, the cost Of arranging for the tax
is fraction over so per cent of the
total assessment, to say nothing of the
cost of collection. So that if the col
lections amounted to % PER cent of the
total assessment, which they do not,
the county would still be the loser.
This is the situation as it applies to
the entire county. Considered with
reference to the city of Wilmington
alone, and the result is still more
| alarming. Here there are two collectors
Of the capitation tax, drawing salaries
of 81, 0G0 per annum each. There are
about IL, COO taxables in the city, which,
if all the capitation taxes of 80 cents
per head we're collected, would amount
to 50, coo. Yet the cost of preparing the
assessment, at II cents per name,
amounts to So, 060, and the salaries in.
crease the total to 5000, which the
county pays for the possibility of col.
lecting 81, 900. But instead of collecting
SO, OO0, the collections of capitation tu1
in Wilmington have never reached
$500 in any one year,
This capitation tax is decided,
expensive business for New CastI,
county, and the sooner it is eliminated
the better it will be. But how 10 d
away with it is q serious question: il
the Constitution says: 1.-THE Genera
Assembly shall provide for lerying an,
collecting capitation tax from ever
male citizen of the State of the age Q
21 years or upwards" Perhaps tn
y Legislature may enact some kind of
! law that will meet this provision, an
9 yet he imperative. If not, the Lev
. Courts might stop at the assessmer
}, and make no efforts at collection, whic
u would at least result in saving I'll
! money now paid for salaries of co
. lectors who do not collect
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26
a Delaware Soldier Honored.

On Tuesday week Brigadier |
Charles Bird, Of the United States
Army, having reached the age of GA |
years, was honorably retired from the
service. Cen. Bird is one of Della
wares brave and honorable soldiers.
At the outbreak OF the Civil War he
was made lieutenant in the First
Regiment of Delaware Volunteers. and
at the end of tho war was mustered out
as colonel Of the First United States
Veteran Volunteers. He was hrevetted
four times for gallant and merttorious
services at the battles Of Fredericks-
burg, Spcttsglvania and Petersburg.
| At Fredericksburg he was wounded in
| tho face and at tho battle of Petersburg
he was shot in the grcin, the bullet
passing entirely through his body.
While this wound was still open the
governor of Delaware insisted upon his
accepting the appointment of lieuten-
ant-colonel and commanding officer of
the Ninth Delaware Volunteers, it
being absolutely necessary that some
officer VINO Lad had experience in active
service should take this regiment.
There being no one else available
Colonel Bird consented to serve and
took command of the regiment during
September, 1864, and remained it's com
manding officer during most of its term
of service.
In May, 1866, Col. Bird was ap
pointed second lieutenant of the Four
teenth Regular Infantry, and served
! with that regiment and afterward with
, the Twenty third Infantry on the West
) ern frontier until March, 1852, when he
| was transferred to the quartermaster +
department, with which he was actively
connected up to a few months ago, when
, he was promoted a brigadier general If
Q recognition of his signal services dur
ing the Civil War, the Spanish War ant
I the troubles in the Philippines.
In 1895 he was transferred to duty il
the Office of the quartarmaster-g genera
r in Washington, and placed in charge o
], the supply and transportation branch
J. On the breaking out Of the Spanish
War he was put in special charge of tn
n DIVISION VI WaI"r ana Tall transpOrti
q tion, during which time he organize
Q and was directly in charge of the ne'
IS branch of the quartermaster's depart
n ment known as the transport service
- - AS such he was responsible for the movt
d ment of troops by rail and by tran
rs sports to our various island posses
lie sions. His record in this importar
y work received the highest praise frol
= the War Department. His work il
n volved the movement of Ts8, 600 office
Id and men, 1Il,0 animals and l,40o, 0I
~ tons of supplies.
ne Gen. Bird is brother of Levi {
e. Bird Of this city ....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26
REGISTRARS CARRIED"
Must Pay Fee of Two Dollars Before Re-
celving Com mission.

The fee OF g for commissions is to
be levied by Secretary OF State Layton
upon those appointed registrars in
rural election districts in New Castle
county. He has notified some of those
who will be appointed that he will
send their commissions on receipt of
the 81.
1t has been unusual to charge the
fec, but it is believed to be legal
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26
Premiums for Gold Dollars.


Tho United States gold dollar is so
scarce that dealers in old and rare
coins are advertising everywhere for
them, offering Sl.50 to 81 apiece for as
many as they can get. Since 1883 ths
United States MINIS have not coined
any gold dollars. Since thon Their
value has increased steadily. In the
mint in this city, whore tine dies tol
all United States currency arc made,
reporter for tho Philadelphia Tima
was Monday given tine present yaiu
of the gold dollar of 1888: Tho,
marked 9. Carson City, are WORT
from 81. 10 to 81. 80; those marked y,
(Denver) are worth from S2 to -. 50i
those marked s. (San Francisco arc
worth from 81 to So, and those without
any mark, indicating they were mlntG,
in Philadelphia, are worth from ~"
to 81, TO-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26
PENINSULA PARAGRAPHS.

The strong cat well, sleep we'll, look we'll. The
weak don't. Hoods sarsaparilla makes the
weak strong.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-26

The census report on shipbuilding in
the United States for 1900 says that it
is probable that the contest for primacy
during the next decade will be be-
tween the Delaware River and the
Chesapeake Bay districts. A hundred
years ago twice as many ships were
bHilt in Philadelphia as in any other
nlAee in the country.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
Training in Economy.

The beef trust, and still more the Goa
strike. seem like public caiamities to
householders. In most families where
the tastes OF the men and children must
be considered, u certain amount of beef
will be required during The cold
weather; ana coal is absolutely indis-
penss Bile. But even TO TINS Ozark ciouu
OF increase of expense there Is silver
lining IN the shape of training III
economy.
The present exigency sends the house
keeper TO study uer accounts, to find, per-
ps, That her food bill is out OF all rea
sonable proportion to the other living
expenses. 1t turns her attention to tn.
Kitchen fire " here Biddy has been shovel
ing in coal with reckless extravaganza
winch would cost an engineer his pos
ton.
As for the furnace, we may remind our
selves hat American houses are proven
nially over heal ed TO an unhealthy degree.
II present mari ct prices continue, there
will have to re good deal of foret nought
and planning in the~ayersge family and
all its members will need to practice
economy
IL will not hurt them, however, half SO
much TO eat cheaper meat and to give
up heat In their bedrooms as to be living
in thoughtIess extravaganza, with eyes
closed to the waste in their bones aud
the holes in their pockets.-The Con-
gregationdlist.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
Aided by Lincoln.

When Joseph jefferson. the famous
American actor. was boy, he used to
tramp from town to town In the Unit
ed States as member Of his fathers
travelling company. They once struck
the town of Springfield. ILL.,, at time
when great religious revival was In
full swing. In the hope Of preventing
any play acting at such a period the
town council demanded a heavy fee for
permission. This was serious matter
for the strollers. who had to earn their
daily bread, and local lawyer took up
their case out of good will. So persua-
sively did he plead that the fee was
not insisted on. and the performance
took place. The lawyer whose wit and
humor served the players so well after
ward became president Of his native
country and Is known to fame as Abra-
ham Lincoln.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
KITTERY TO CARIBOU.
One Weeks Winnowings of News,
Novelty and Nonsense.

One Weeks Winnowings of News,
Novelty and Nonsense.
Fire at Lewiston last Thursday evening
destroyed SIG, 1000 worth OF property at the
factory OF the U. s. Bobbin and Shuttle
Company.
Marsh hall N. Rich, OF Portland, for many
years the efficient secretary Of the State
board of trade, died last Thursday, aged
seventy-three years. He was an old news
paper man.
The Presque Isle festival chorus is
breaking all records for Maine festival
choruses this winter. Not only is the
management planning to give two Local
concerts, but one OF those concerts will be
by mems voices alone. 1t is actually
thought that there is sufficient number
OF mems voices within the organization
TO get together a male chorus of forty
voices. This sounds too good to be true;
but 1t is reported on excellent authority.
Animation will be entirely suspended by
the added information that the men OF
the chorus outnum Der the women.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

A man is always what he thinks he is
but the world reserves the right to see
him with other eyes.
Ifa man could change eyes with another
he might h.vs occasion to feel surprised
at the world he would see.
The joy OF the juvenile CASTLE builder on
the seashore is relatively as great as that
OF the designer Of palaces.
II lightning got into the habit OF
striking man through the umbrella he
carried, fewer woud be stolen.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hundreds of anxious women. There is positive
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registered. DIR. j. w. EMMONS CO., 10 IRE
mont St., Boston, Mass.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
what's In a Name /?

Everything Is in the name when 1t comes
to Witch Hazel Salve. For piles. eczema,
cuts. burns. bruises and all skin diseases
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. TINS mas
given rise to numerous worthless counter
feits. Ask for DeWitt's-tke genuine.
WTeGIN 4 MOORE.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

'Ahi" gurgied Miss Gushington,
"your verses are so beautiful, Mr..
Grumpley; you surely are the great
poet /" THAT'S what" replied Grum-
pley, who disliked that sort OF thing;
"you can't get up an argument with me
on that point.n
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31
THE TWO
MINUTE
EyyEE BY
: WIZ William
Wallace Cook
Copyright. 1901. by w. W. Cook.

d.o.o.o~c.o.cc.o.>.c.c.<>.c
Andy and Blakesly had settled 1t be-
tween them that the Dutchman was a
thief. Andy had missed silver watch,
Higgins a pocketbook with IS In it and
Baker nugget valued at $50 which
be had kept in his trunk.
Andy had Weakened out of a sound
sleep few nights before and had
seen Fritz skulking through the bunk
house. When Andy failed to find his
watch next morning. there was but one
Inference for him to draw.
There in the end of the drift he
and BlakesIy figured the matter all out.
In the afternoon Fritz was not only to
he discharged, but also to see the In
side of the Phenix Jail.
Blakesly sat reflectively on the han
die OF his wheeibarrow Andy threw
down his drill, unwound two minute
length Of fuse from the coil, scraped
fhe end and slipped on cap. He
pushed the cap down into the hole and
followed 1t with two sticks OF dyna-
mite, gently ramming them home and
filling up the hole with dust
Great Scottr' exclaimed Blakesly.
"You're putting in charge for your
life. Andy"
"T'm going to blow out this horse and
uncover the vein," returned the fore
man. III 1t takes leg" Just then a
burst OF childish laughter echoed to
them. rs that Allie?' he asked.
. III 1ot
sunny faced child. who had been the
especial protege OF Mrs. Hurst. the
keeper OF the boarding house, ever
since her father had brought her to the
lPactolus mine. Occasionally Allie was
allowed to come down into the work
ings. which was always treat for her.
She was prime favorite, and every
one OF the miners would have guarded
her as the apple OF his eye.
! ut must be Allie." said Blakesly.
getting up and starting OH.
At that precise minute the noon whis-
tie OF the stamp mill sounded.
Take Allie up with you" Andy
called after Blakesly.
"All right" returned Blakesly. halt
ing at the shaft.
The ladder was filed with climbing
miners. Fritz at the lower end Of the
row.
where's Allie. Fritz?" asked Blakes-
ly.
"She vas gone cop alretty," answered
Fritz. looking down.
"Sure about that?"
yah, sure. Kingman carried her
-oudt. seen him meinself".
All the miners of the day shift ex-
cept Kingman and Andy were now ON
the ladder. Blakesly was satisfied and
started nimbly up the greasy rungs
The foreman removed his tools to
place OF safety. applied the fame OF
his candle to the end of the fuse.
watched the fuse splutter for mo-
ment and then made his way TO the
ladder and started for the surface him
self.
where's AllIe?' asked Andy, spring
ing out OF the shaft and hurrying after
Biakesly
.She came up with Kingman." re-
piled Blakesly
who told your"
Fritz"
ely and In couples, on their way to
the boarding house. Kingman was in
the lead. walking alone. Fritz was
just ahead OF the foreman and Blakes-
by.
"Hello. Kingmanl' shouted Andy.
"Whpra,s AlIiaS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

It's the little colds that grow into big colds;
the big colds that end In consumption and death
Watch the little colds. DR.. Woods Norway
Pine syrnp.-Adps.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

II had running sore on my isg. Suffered
fortunes. Doan's Ointment took away the
burning and itching instantly, and quickly eft
fecied permanent cure" c. W. Lenhart. Bowl
ing Green, O.--Adrt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure cold
In one day. No Cure. Paw Price 25 cents
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-12-31

Corn is still unobtainabe IN the Eastern mar
ket. Prices, therefore, are nominal Oats are
W SC. We quote:
Flour-per Di r. Oats, bu 10
425a5 rs Shorts-bag- l0di Is
Corn, 100 d bag Mixed feed, bag lbs
20414o Middlings, bag
Corn meal. bag 35sl.45
2011 40
Cracked corn, l 20 al 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-10
JONES BRINGS RAINBOWS.
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN SEES VISIONS
OF REPUBLICAN DEFEATS.

Senator James K Jones. Of Arkansas chairman
of the Democratic National Committee arrived
in the city yesterday. tugging the usual assort-
ment of rainbows that are invariably part of his
baggage He consulted with members of the
Democratic Congress Campaign Committee after
which he talked solemnly about the political out
look.
The outlook for Democratic success this fall is
most bright he said 81 sincerely believe that the
next House Of Representatives will be Democratic
by a safe majority. The coal strike and the OPP
pressive operations Of the trusts Republican fost-
cred. will bring many votes to the Democratic
party The people are beginning TO realize forci-
bly, that the Republican party is the party Of the
trusts. and they Will register their protest when
they go to the polls in November.
The coal strike is excellent object lesson 1t
Will make no adherence politically il the strike is
settled within the week, Senator Platt has de-
cIared II VIII De. If it is settled. every one will
know that the Republican leaders were scared and
worked 10 end the strike through love Of the
miners, but TO mold Republican votes
The Democrats have excellent chance to win
IN New-York. They are strong on State issues
and the feeling against trusts will help them II
they put up a strong candidate, like Mr.. Coier or
Justice Parker, believe they can beat Governor
Odell: NeW-fork should go Democratic this year
and II II does 1t will stay in the Democratic col
two years from now
Senator Jones would talk about Presidential
candidates in 1894. He said that the situation
would develop worthy to lead, but 1t was
too far on to make predictions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-10
FTLIPINOS HONOR TAFT.
BANQUET TO THE GOVERNOR By FEDERAL
PARTY LEADERS.

Manila. Sept 9.-The Federal party gave
banquet TO Governor Taft yesterday, curing
which the native speakers complimenteo the
Governors expressed faith in and aIectlon Ior
him. and promised to support his administration
In responding. Judge Taft denied that the Fed
eral party was creation of the Philippine
Commission, and complimented the party on us
organization and common sense and on It's
service in shaping public opinion. He saio II
was proposed that the Legislative Asselnoly
should contribute to the political education Oh
the people and furnish means for determining
the future of the country. The Governor adoed
that the people were in a deplorable conoilloh
and that il would take two or three years at
tention to agriculture to restore prosperity ne
advised all Fiipnos to unite in the work anu
to refrain from agitation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-10

selves and TO each other to maintain the present
high standard and to encourage those VINO are eI
gagged in this work and to have for their am
still further rrogress still further achievemsnt for
the commonwealth We are all clllZenS o. nc
York. and we all have the same common desire 10
advance her interests Let US ,iSed nv
mean, petty sentiments. but MOVIES Only tl -i
nave for their object the State Wea 1e,a+ronoiis
ork is our pride: its metropolis IS the hetFopD!
Of the country its progress is as much +b G fa1
for gratiica ton to those who i've upon tIIe
to its own CITIZENS Whatever tends to build
Up that city others. whatever te1ds 49,
their prosperity should guide Us IN determining
our action 10000. .l.o
glad OF this opportunity TO prest sem t1es t
receive at your hands such consideration as y am
influence UPON those whom you call to represent
you in our legislature thank you 1or Ih S CIR he
patience with which YOU have listened to me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-09-10
GENERAL SUMMERS PUNITIVE COLUMN

Manila Sept 9-The column of troops whlch
Brigadier General Samuel E. Sumner. command
ing the Department of Mindanao, is to leao
against the Macin Moros will probably leave
Camp Vickars at the end of this week 1t Will
consist of portions of the Ill and 9th Infantry
two troops of the 10Th Cavalry and a mountain
battery bout LOO men in all. Serious op-
position is not expected by the military au-
thorities It is believed the plan is to segre-
gate the hostiles and friendies and keep the lat
ter neutral III,
1t is expected that the Mac1n movement WI, VIM
ha followed nv an expedition against the Sultan
of Bacolod. Negroes Island. If he continues nos
tile.