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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09
MR.. NIELDS DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Appointed by Judge Bradford to Succeed
William Michael Byrne Tempornrlly.


William Michael Byrne Temporarily.
John T. Nields was appointed district
attorney on Saturday afternoon by Judge
Bradford. to serve temporarily until the
office Is filled permanently by the President.
He succeeds William Michael Byrne, whose
resignation took effect ON October 1st.
While Mr.. Nields' appointment Is tenn
porary, being made bv Federal judge, to
take care Of the business of the district
until the President acts, IL Ia the general
opinion that the President will shortly make
Mr.. Nields' appointment permanent. The
selection of Mr.. Hields meets with favor.
He received the endorsement of a large ma
iority of the attorneys in New CASTLE and
Kent counties and the Democrats are as
we'll pleased with the selection al the Re
i, publicans. MI. Nields is Regular Re-
publican, and, although a young man, is
popular with the bar and bench, as well as
the public.
II is said that j. Edward Addicks sent the
following telegram to Washington last
| Friday;
ITO the Hon. George B. Cortelyou, secre-
tary to the President, Washington, ID. O. :
believe the Presidents position of neu-
trality in Delaware matters the proper one
| to observe until after the election. There
| fore in line with 1t, suggest that he make
| no appointment of district attorney, but
allow Judge Bradford's, under the law, TO
appoint ad interim attorney. This would
| be act of Judge and no factional claim
| could be made about President's action.
j. Edward Addicks,
Member Central Committee"
| Mr.. Nields, the appointee, is SO years old
and son of Col. Benjamin Nields. He was
educated at the Friends School and at
Harvard Law School. He was admitted to
the bar in 1882 and at once took promi-
nent position as lawyer. He has always
been an active Republicans.
=-----------------7-----
Some hope for genuine heaven who
do not hesitate to put dishonest dol
lar in the nfferino EfA XVI
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09
LEVY COURT COMMISSIONER
GEN. HART RETIRED.
Gov. Hum Pays Compliment TO ths
Former Adjutant-General.

Gov. Hum Pays Compliment to the
Former Adjutant-G General.
Gov. John HUM and Adjutant-
General l. Pusey Wickersham have
issued general orders No. 16 under date
of October Sd, as follows:
Garrett j. Hart, late brigadier-
general and adjutaL t. general of Della
ware. is, upon his own request, placed
on the roll of retired officers to date
from January 18th, 1901.
Gen. Hart's connection with the
militia of this State covers period
of over 20 years, 10 of which as
adjutant-general. He has at much
personal sacrifice of time and labor
rendered valuable service to the Or
ganization, and the Commander-in-
Chief takes pleasure in complying with
his request. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09

Chestertown, Md, Oct 3-James
H. Harris, who has been a great sufferer
with his left arm and hand and has
spent much time under the care of
skilled physicians in the hope that the
hand might be saved, returned to the
University Hospital, in Baltimore, and
had the diseased member amputated
between the elbow and wrist The
operation was performed by DIR. Wins
low, and the latest news from Mr..
Harris is that he is getting along
finely and expects to be out again in a
few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09
MIiIey-nInrtnn Ireddinr.

The wedding Of Miss Ellen Esther
Morton and Rev. A. G. Wiley took
place September 4th at the home OF
the BRIDES sister, Miss Flora A. Nor
ton, at Syracuse, N. Y, Rev. James B.
Kenyon, d. D., officiating. Mr.. Wiley
is former member of the Wilmington
M. E. Conference. and is now stationed
at Ashland, N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09
STRONG -YOHE WEDDING.

New York, Oct. A cable dispatch
received in this city today announces
the marriage at Buenos Ayres of Put
nam Bradlee Strong and May Yohe.
The dispatch was addressed to Emanuel
M. Friend, who acted as their counsel
here, and was as follows:
married at Buenos Ayres October
I'd. May Strong"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09

The corporation of the Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows has elected the
following directors: Charles Coulburn,
John II. Wooden, NJ. F. Montgomery,
James Fl. Thomas. William Z, Grinage,
The directors elected these officers (:
Charles Coulburn, president; John
Wooden, vice president; Sidney L.
Anderson, secretary; M. F. Mon t.
gomery, assistant secretary; James H.
Thomas, treasurer; s.. A. Chase, gem
eral agent and collector.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09

According to the report of Secretary
Wlgglesworth of the Board of Health,
there were 18 deaths, 20 births and 10
marriages reported for the week ended
s births and 40 marriages for the same
period last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09

Capt. John r. King of Baltimore has
been appointed pension agent for Della
ware, Maryland, Virginia and the Dis
trict of Columbia, to succeed the late
Sidney L. Wilson, with headquarters
at Washington. 1t is considered life
position, with a salary of $4, 600 year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09

Some hope for genuine heaven who
do not hesitate to put dishonest dol
lar in the offering.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-10-09

Mr.. President, | am much impressed
with what you say. / am much i'm
pressed with the gravity of the situa-
tion. We feel that we are not re-
sponsible for this terrible state Of
affairs. We are willing to meet the
gentlemen representing the coal opera
tors to try to adjust our differences
among ourselves. If we cannot adjust
them that way, Mr.. President, we are
willing that you shall name tribunal
who shall determine the issues that
have resulted in the strike, and if the
gentlemen representing the operators
will accept the award or decision of
such a tribunal, the miners will will
ingly accept it, even if it is against
| their claims.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
ASK HAY FOR lNFORnATiON.
Resolution Regarding Assistance ia
6oer Reconcentradces.

Washington. March 1.-THE resolu-
tion of Representative Burloson OF
Texas asking the secretary Of state
for information as 10 requests by the
Rev Hiram w Thomas to bear rehef
funds 10 the Boer concentration camps
was ordered reported by the house
committee on foreign affairs. AS
agreed 10 the resolution recit"s
Resolved. That the secretary o.
state be- and he is hereby respectfully
requested. If not incompatible with
the public interests. to inform IN
house Of representatives whether h
declined TO comply with the request O;
the said Rev. Hiram W. Thomas cr
anyone acting for him for passports OF
10 ask the British government for per
mission for the said Rev. DR.. Thomas
and his wife or 10 lend his Offices 20
secure through the British ambassa.
dor a permit from the British war oi.
fee for them TO visit South African
military concentration camps for the
purpose of distributing funds raised in
the United States for the relief OF non.
combaiant prisoners
a letter from Secretary Hay was
presented by Chirman Hit explaining
the circumstances OF the case.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
WARNED az COMMISSION.
Railroads Must Stop Diserimin ation n
in Cattle Rates.

Chicago. March is-Traflc officials
Of Western railroads are much dis.
turbed by an order just received from
the interstate cormerc" commission
To Immediately discontinue their dis.
elimination In rates againa; live stock
shipments from Missouri river and In.
termediatr points To Chicago. says The
luter-Oecau.
The Chicago Livestock Exchange
recently ficd complaint with the In.
t.rstaf. commerce commission that
the Western railroads were making
lower rates on fresh meats and rack
ing house products shipped here iro.n
Missouri river and Intermediate points
than the rates on live stock
The traffic officials of III. Western
lines have now received notice from
the commission To change their rates
so as To avoid discrimination. The
commission reminded the railroad Of
ficials that last October il made rul.
ing that tho railroads must not charge
higher rates for hauling live hogs than
for hauling hog products from packing
houses. The commission declared that
the order made in October applies to
the shipment OF fresh meats nj lower
rates than i've stock and wants the
practice discontinued at once.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
WILLIAM L. ELkiNS DEAD.
Was Prom nent Young Business Man
ar PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. March 14.-William l.
Elklns. Jr.. died during the day at his
country home. Menlo Lodge. near FL
kins Station, Pa. few miles from this
city. He was son of the millionaire
traction magnate and was himself
prominently identified with many busi
ness interests. He was about 80 years
OF age. Mr. Elkins had been i'll since
October and was constantly under the
care Of a physician for cerebro spinal
trouble.
= the time Of his death Mr. Elkins
was president Of the Pennsylvania
Iron Works company. the Otto Coke
AM Chemical company. the Pittsburg
Gas and Coke company. the United
Coko and Gas company. the Hygeio
HID and Cold Storage company. the
Mcheesport Gas Improvement com
pany and the New England Gas and
Coke company. He was also di
rector Of the disclaimers company
Mr.. Elkins was a we'll known club
man. being a member of the Union
League. Philadelphia Racquet. phila
delpha Four-in-fiand. Philadelphia
Gun and Huntingdon Valley clubs
Mr Elkns' widow is the daughter OF
Colonel c. W. FELTON, of California.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
TRYING TO SETTLE STRIKE.
Civic Federation Official Arrives in
Boston.

weston, March 1.-THE strike situo.
wv" Is more hopeful. The labor lead.
efs are IN conference with Secretary
Easiey OF the Civic Federation and
lhcre Is n prospect Of general meet.
Ing of representatives OF all the lead.
ing business interests at which Mr..
Easiey shall be heard when he has
learned the EorkMen's side of tn
case. I's-t. one thousand men arc
s''li numbered among the forces Of the
'trikers ana threats that hundreds of
others will Join the movement are
freely made.
secretary Easlcy arrived here early
ana his conference with the labor rep.
Tesentatfvcs was begun at 8 o'clo, k.
BESIDES the committees Of the freight
handlers. team drivers and longshore.
mens unions. James Duncan. vice
president OF the American Federation
oi Labor. John +. O'Sullivan. fourth
vice president OF the International
Typographical union. Frank II. Nc.
Carthy. president OF the Massachusetts
branch OF the American Federation ol
Labor. and others were present at the
meeting. The sitting was behind
closed doors. and IL was announced
That nothing would be given out until
Mr.. Easley was fully IN touch with the
situation.
During tho night several OF the firms
took advantage os the darkness 10 con
vey coal TO large consumers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
SECOND APPEAL FOR PASSPORTS
IN THE CASE OF REV. DR..
THOMAS AND WIFE.
AID B0ER REC0NCENTRADOES
Should Secretary Hay Refuse to Act
an Appeal Will Be Made to the Pres
ident-Resolction Asking for infor.
nation on the Subject Recommend.
ed for Passage by the House For.
eiQn Affairs Committee.
eiQn Affairs Committee.

Chicago, March IA second letter,
In the shape of formal demand, has
been sent to Secretary Of State Hay.
asking for passports for DR. and Mrs
Hiram w. Thomas to visit the con
centration camps Of South Africa.
Should Mr. Hay again refuse to act it
Is stated that the matter will be taken
10 the president. Should Mr. Roose.
welt uphold Mr.. Hay a final appeal will
be made 10 Lord Pauncefote The
second letter TO Secretary Hay is
signed by John G. knight. who was
appointed by Governor Yates 10 ar
range with the state department for
iDr. Thomas mission.
Peter Van Viissineen OF the Chicago
Transyaal League said during the
day:
II the British object 70 Or Thomas
because OF his well known pro-Boer
utteranccs We will select someone
else We have $4,000 in hand and in
Philadelphia there Is 5000 more
waiting and all over the country il Is
the same. IL Europe there are many
who want 10 send similar relief.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
PREDICTS AN EARLY WAR.
Russia and Japan 6usily Engaged in
MAKING Preparations.

Seattle. Wash. March 1+.-Captain
F. II. Smith. we'll known English.
man who arrived here on the Tosa
Maru from Japan. declares that war be-
tween that country and Russia is soon
10 come.
Trouble over the Russian Occupa-
ton OF Manchuria is the cause of the
trouble" said Captain Smith. and the
Japanese are spelling for chance to
whip some one. They are making all
preparations for the scrap that must
come very soon. When it does come
England will be forced to help the
mikados army and the war may in
volve all Europe. In the meantime the
Russians Are pushing work on the rail
road across Manchuria and to this the
Japanese have no objections. Russia
however. must defend the road against
the attack of the natives. Some 15.oot
coolies are cow employed in the
work"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
FIGHT AGAINST MERGER.
Minnesota Officials After the Iron Ore
Roads.

ST. Paul March ls.-Unless the
United States Steel corporation sup-
ulates that the two iron ore roads IN
Northern Minnesota shall be operated
Indcpcndcntly Attorney General Doug.
las will bring an action IN the stat"
courts against the plan of action pur-
sued by the billion-dollar corporation.
Governor Van SAINT has had the mat
ter I'm mind for some time and he ask-
cd the attorney general To inquire into
the question The senate passed Y
resolution recently authorizing the at
torney general 10 bring suit.
There Will be no question OF luris'
diciion in this case. Both roads nave
their Headquarters in Minnesota ana
their officers are here also.
The roads are now under common
control. The United States supreme
court ruling. which thwaried certain
plans Of the state bearing unon the
Northern Pacific merger. Will not nav"
any bearing upon this case
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
REFLECTS ON CLAYTON.
Statement In Connection With Amer
can Held in Mexico.

Washington. March l4.-Mr. Theatl
local counsel for Mr.. Mealy. the Amer
lean citizen who is held under an order
OF court in Mexico for contempt. mas
submitted To the state department
through United States Senator Nelson
a long statement of the case from
Mealy's side. which reflects upon
United States Minister Powell Clay
ton. II is alleged that the mlniste'
has msrepresented the facts IN me
case to the department and that ne i
interested in rival company when
has affected his attitude toward Meaiy
and his legal fight with the develop
ment company which forms the basis
of the present action against him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
MADE GOOD BY DRAINAGE.
LARGE Area of Land in Indiana Has
Been Reclaimed.

La Porte. Ind. March DEEDS
have been recorded here showlhE
transfer of 1000 acres of kankahee
marsh land in La Porte county os
James Long of la Porte to K. t. Napl
and c. NJ. Keller of Pontiac. Ills.
The purchasers are members OF me
Illinois syndicate which. during the
past few years. has invested neafi,
81 900 900 in La Porte county laha
and is negotiating for the purchase o,
several thousand additional acres All
Of this land was practically worthless
n decade ago. but by construction ol
drainage canals it has become exceed
ingly valuable.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
CONFINED TO HIS BERTH.
Rev. Taimage Returning From Hi
Mexican Trip.

San Antonio. Tex. March lit
Dewitt Talmage. confined TO his berti
on account of illness. has passed
through this city on his way to Wash
ington. He was accompanied by Mrs
Talmage and his physician. Mr.. Tai
mage is returning from Mexico wher>
he went several weeks ago.
Upon his arrival in the Mexican cap
ita! he contracted a cold and later in
fluenZa developed.
Mr.. Talmage will stop one day a
Now Orleans to rest. Mrs. Talmagt
expresses no fears over his condition
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
MITCHELL IN IOWA.
vii, TRY 70 Settle Dispute Between
Miners and Operators.

Dcs Moincs, March li.-Presid"nt
John Mitchell OF the United Mine
Workers % America arrived during
the morning from Philadelphia. he
was summoned when II became appar-
ent that the Iowa miners and oper-
a,ors. now meeting in joint session
could reach no agreement. President
Mitchell will speak at a banquet gwen
by the miners and operators JOINT!
and will address n public gathering
later. The joint scale committee re-
norted 10 the committee during the
morning that no agreement had been
cifected and Adjournment was again
tolnu
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
cCaPR 0nlSE LIKELY.
sleass Getting Together o" Gu
eaa Reciprocity.

eaa .proclty.
rs4a March ls.-Thcre was
| guaition o. excited III.
L. af cuban reciprocity. now
,fsteo antasonisiic elements are
|. a.n. compromise agreement
fe concession 10 December.
r.. t4asl.rs On both sides stated
~ tendencies We're strongly to-
l n asrerment. about the only
\ 6.,es.5aa being rs 10 whether the
h. shaes4i cover one or two certain
lses. fafrcscnfaiis. Tawney OF
lrsso.a says the concession viii h.
E,ssar.ls confined 10 next year =
+ as taIs years will be harvested
il n hands Of the reiincrs before
measure an be enacted.
earnsan Payne has not yet drafted
teN II n" proposed compromise.
D. house Republicans who oppose
.proeitY Wlth Cuba. at a conference
lng tn afternoon. selected n com.
ree consisting Of Mcssrs. Metcalf
California Taylor Of Ohio. Dick Of
b fofAnrN ~ Michigan and Nor
q Minnesota io meet the com
~ sel.e ted by the friends of reel.
si'y aith view To compromising
differences between them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
PRACTICALLY COMPLETED.
Protocols With Nicaragua and
Costa Rica.

Washington March li.--Thc amend
As '4 the original protocols be-
ftl tie United States on the one
4 aae Nicaragua and Costa Rica
We ol'et outlining treaties To gov
Y" obstruction of n Nicarasuan
"a hasa been substantially agreed
80 Hnw protocols yet require
k"e'lFe Int the fact that they have
c@h.ea io this point Is probably the
ioF se-ator Morgan's statement
N' eHtet that working arrange
t. ~ been completed between
| 'oai'fies. II cannot be learned
[h alt oihcial source as yet upon
&" i..afs the new protocols differ
f. hes presented TO the senate
''N we last session OF congress. but
etat"mcnt lis that the only
'aaoha are those absolutely neccs.
/. !" met the points Of difference
."h ihe original Hay-Paunccfotc
49, which failedp under which
~ we're drawn. and the treaty rs
Aliy ratlaed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
|GID EXCLUSION
,,r7cE FAvoRS THE
nc COAST ANTi.cHI'
| nesE MEASURE.
EsmAu BILL LAID AWAY

e., Continuing the Present
aw and 10 Killed BY :
7t 6-More Radical Meas
-, Taken Up for cons'dera'
without objection and Final
[.,,o IS Expected Shortly.
,.neton. March 1.-THE house
az s - foreign affairs has voted
a'.', .a,si1ering the bill OF Repre-
e. sherman OF New York. con
l.. ~ ~ existing Chinese exclusion
", ,ben voted 10 proceed by con
"4 sessions with the considera'
-. Nifchell.kahn rigid cxciu.
.,sare having the endorsement
| pa45ae coast senator's and mem
~ Xafe against the Sherman
-. 1.e-tooa To have been q tn
b,sa ,es measure was laid aside
-. General concurrence In con
u..h the Mitehell-kahn bill.
s. work on this bin by sec.
~ 3n p. III. and Is likely
9a uierruptedly until re-
t+
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
ZONES UP ANNUALLY.
|S!'e' of Special Mail Facilities Be.
tween Certain Points.

!, ''A-t0n. March 1.-THE house.
so'A" routine business. resumed
Ea,a. 'a'lon of the postoffice appro-
,ph hiii. II was agreed that gen
nra, nr''a,e upon the bill should close
ad,.,a annual discussion OF the items
hn " J, innal compensation for special
M Va v'"s mites between Washington
tw,o, ofleans and Kansas City and
a s,' nan. was then inaugurated
onnn.,'h by Mr.. Crumpacker tlndD
bns o''loh TO the special appropria-
hbsdf norwood tAla.) defended the
r} an TO the Southern railroad on
sarr no,!nd that 1t was absolutely nee.
(cltio,' - eve the South quick mail
|as hon no whole South. he said.
re,n. neftfed by the extra train run
'h Tor this approximation.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
British Buy Montana Horses.

Sheridan. Mon. March 1i.-British
Agent J. A. Conway. who is purchas-
ing horses for the use OF the English
cavalry against the Beers in South
Africa. purchased a large drove OF an.
imals in this vicinity. These horses
will be shipped to Utah where they
will be inspected by the British OH
GERS. Later they will be sent TO New
Orleans and thence to South Africa.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
GENERAL STANLEY DEAD.
Was a Notable Figure During the war
of the Rebellion.

Washington. March 14.-MaJor Gen
eral David S. Stanley. u. S. A. tretif
odl n notable figure in many cam
paigns and one of the few remalh'ns
corps commanders of the Wes'el,
army. died at his residence here. aged
"a years. of chronic Brights disease
He was president Of the Society OF IN.
ARMY OF the Cumberland and for foui
wears was commander OF the nationa
soldiers' home in this city.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
GIVEN FINAL DEATH BLOW.
low, Woman Suffrage Amendment
Killed in the House.

pes Moines. March 1.-THE woman
suffrage amendment was gwen ns
Anal death blow by the legislature our
ing the morning when the house. Dy
cote Of &c to 3S. adopted the report ol
the committee recommending u ~,
indefinite postponement. After II had
nassed the senate the suffrasists De,
iiayed the most serious obstacle hao
V,.an nyerCnmp.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
PASSED THE IOWA SENATE
all Alleged to Be In Interest OF nav
road Merger.

Des Moines. March li.-By vo.e
:, as.to : the senate passed the Mois.
narrv hi,i which removes the limit OF
.]naahtadness ] that may be incurred by
ra,,wavs This measure has generaisy
haar believed to have been fostered ny
~ Nnrtharn Securities company win
view TO making Iowa the future
%ore of the railway merger
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1902-03-14
FEAR AN UPRISING.

M SVVVUeu " SVe
Cant "andarins In China.
ssatisfao. Mafch 14.-There Is great
e ,ay"" @ ''on here at the extortion.
Fying m n'ch the mandarins are
Y install. 7 the pretext of meeting
'mnity .r,ehts ~ OF the Chinese IN
Dhed tho ne Inc merchants have petit
9 tha, ,ha haa'ceroy for redress, aysert-
apdarjns. .ney fear the action OF the