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Evening journal., 1904-06-07
NearIy swamped in christiana.

The heavy swell Of the tugboat EN-
lily nearly swamped a small scow car
rying four men employed by the Chris
tiana Construction Company in the
Chrstiana river yesterday. The boat
was rapidly sinking. With but one oar
the craft was propelled TO the dock
with all haste. 1t barely touched the
dock of Solomon's coal yard when it
went down. The men jumped ashore
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
DELAWARE COLLEGE
NEWARK, DELAWARE.
Session of 19o4-5 begins September
18th, 1904.

Entrance examinations will be held
at any OF the following named places.
on June 18th and 18th, 1904. il notice
Is sent to the President: Newark. Mid
dletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford.
Georgetown, Lewes. Seaford, Laurel
Examinations for entrance will be
held in the College on September 18th
land 14th. 1904.
Candidates should present themselves
for examination in June. as they will
then have opportunity to make up at
the examination at the College in Sep
tember any deficiencies that may be
discovered.
Tuition free to all students from
Delaware.
For any information about the Col
lege write to the President. Catalogue.
sent upon application
GEO. A. HARTER, President.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
shot Erom Amhunh.

Houston, Tex, June wv 7. Ed
ridge, vice president and general man
ager OF the Cane Belt railroad, wai
shot twice at Eagle Lake while enter
ing his Office quarters. One bulle
pierced his breast, passing through thu
left lung; the other shattered a hand
The shots were fired from ambush, and
the would be assassin leaped from
cover and made his escape. There arr
faint hopes for Eldridge's recovery.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Excellent Program at sheIIpot.

An excellent bill has been secured for
the vaudeville show at shellpot Park
this week. The bill includes such we'll
known artists as the Three Graces. ."
Keene, the eccentric juggler; John
Lemuels. the funny black face. and
Howard and Linder. the German
sketchists. Everything possible will be
done this season to make the park
comfortable for the patrons
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
charaed with Horse Stealing.

William Finney. colored, was arrest
ed near Carpenter station on the B. &
o. railroad yesterday by officers Fran
els and Pierce on the charge Of steal
ing a horse and wagon from a farmR
near New Castle on May %.
The additional barge Of chicken
stealing has been lodged against the
prisoner. At a hearing before Magis-
trate Hollis he was committed to the
workhouse to await trial at the next
term OF court.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

ed. The bids for indemnity insurance
were presented at the meeting yester-
day but no action was taken on them.
The weekly pay roll of Si,11460 was
ordered paid. The balance in bank was
reported S1O4, ,559.1o.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
or.non Coo, RsnubIIoan Anain

Portland. Ore. June 7.-Oregon hai
again rolled up the usual majority o,
$4,000 for the Republican state ticket
Returns are coming in slowly. but esti
mates on both sides do not vary much
The only state officers voted for wer,
supreme justice and food and dairy
commissioner
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Paternal Pride.-"When I have occa-
sion TO punish my son." said the aus
tore man. Il always tell him that It
hurts me moro than IL does him." Il
don't" replied the plain, practical cit
izen; " Johnny may be n little head
strong and disobedient. but he has TOO
much sense to believe anything like
thai"
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Bank Wreoker Begins Long Sentence
Leavenworth, Kan. June III. +
MARCEL whose forgeries Of S30O.OO'
wrecked the Highland bank, has beer
sentenced to thirty-five years in prison
FIVE years on each of seven counts. HI
has begun TO serve time in the peni
tentiary. MARCEL was chashier OF tn,
wrecked bank
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Epworth Excursion to Woodland Beach

Epworth Sunday school VIII take its
annual excursion to Woodland Beach
on Thursday The trip VIII be made
on the steamer Thomas Clyde and the
First Regiment Band Will furnish mu-
sic for the occasion.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Eever Victim on RaIIroad.

Suffering from typhoid fever, Henry
johnson, colored, was found by Officer
Burchinal lying along the tracks OF
the Reading Railway cut-off yesterday
afternoon. He was removed to the
Delaware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Mrs. New-wed called IN the old Dr..
For the baby had tantrums that Shr.
Said the stern old NJ. D..
1T Is quite plain to see
The infant is spoiled, cause you've Rr."
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Sunday Gambler Fined.

James Ayers. colored, who was
caught in the police net at Gordon
Heights on Sunday, was fined 81 and
costs before Magistrate Hollis last
night for gambling on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Georse School
under management Of

Under management Of
Society OF Friends. Beautifully
located north OF Philadelphia. Extensive
grounds. Large farm. New gymnasium
running track and athletic field. College
and business preparation. For illustrated
catalogue, address Jos. S. Walton. Prin..
ml-sl-eod George School. Pa.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

One Of the new black straw turbans
had a stiff band OF white velvet round
the crown and a white wing on either
side Of the turban itself.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Fell From Car.

Miss Josephine White had her arm
badly injured by jumping on a West
Fourth street car while 1t was in mo-
tion Sunday evening.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Dainty wrappers in china and wash
silks are reasonable and cool for sum-
mer mornings.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Easily Accommodates - Have
you copy Of Prometheus bound2 He
No. ma'am; but we can get Il for you
bound any way you like.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
santo,. pumont comina

Paris. June 7.--Santos-D -Dumont saili
for New York on Saturday. He say.
he VIII make his ascent at ST. Louis
before the end Of June.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
STAMPS WITH EVERY PURCHASE

huence with men because they seem to
agree with all they say.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

-Four feathers are struggling for su.
premacy at the present moment--wal'
rus, polar bear, sea lion and Falkland
seal.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Some men delight in speaking of all
women with the cold sneer Of disre-
spect.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

An all-over valenciennes gown Is one
of the summer extravagances.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

Those large pearl shirtwalst button,
have come down in price. Last yeai
they were beyond reason.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
EDUCATIONAL.
FRIENDS SCHOOL
FOURTH AND WEST STREETS,
Wilmington, Del.

A high-grude preparatory school fitting
for either college or business. Classical.
Literary, Latin Scientific and Scientific
Courses. High School. Grammar School,
Primary and Kindergarten Departments.
Pupils now Being enrolled for the Fall
Term. which begins September 10. For IL
lustrated catalogue address
ERSCHEL A. NORRIS. A. NJ. Primo iral
Evening journal., 1904-06-07
Fashions for Young Girls

Clover is the newest flower for sum-
mer hats.
Evening journal., 1904-06-07

azas ws~aaA viAld the greatest in
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
EARLY Ratification of Treaty.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Sir Chentung
Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister
here, called upon Acting Secretary of
State I.oomis and informed him that
he had received a cable dispatch from
Pekin stating that the emperor had
fixed his seal to the Chinese-American
treaty, and further that he had ac-
ceded to the request of the American
government through Minister Conger
for the immediate exchange of ratif.
cations. Therefore, without awaiting
the arrival in Washington of the COPY
of the treaty from Pekin, the minister
and Secretary Hay will within a day
or two sign a protocol equivalent to
the exchange of ratifications and the
presidents proclamation being issued,
the convention will go into effect i'm
mediately.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
The Sublime Porte.

The Sublime porte" is the French
translation of the Turkish term "BabI
Aale." "Babi" means door and "aale''
superior. Every government seat in
Turkey is called the door" because
the door Of every ONCE is supposed to
be open to those who seek justice and
redress. The most important Of all
government offices. that Of the grand
vizier and the three principal ministers
OF state. is known as the sublime
porte. The other government offices
are not all in the same locality and are
merely referred to as the door" The
council Of ministers sits at the sublime
porte under the presidency of the
grand vizier. and in this way the gov
ernment of Turkey has come to be
known as the sublime porte. Nova
days the sublime porte is merely n
name. The seat Of the real government
of Turkey is in the Yildiz kiosk, the
sultan's palace.-Men and Women.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15

St Petersburg, Jan. 13.-Mr. Kurino
the Japanese minister, in an interview
declared that if war should come he
believed it would be a prolonged one
It was difficult now to see how it could
be decisive, he said, considered solely
from q military point of view. THE
majority of the people of Russia,
added the minister, ''and many per
sons abroad, have underestimated ia.
pans strength, the idea prevailing in
some otherwise well-informed quarters
that Japan would be unable to put
more than 100000 soldiers in the field.
This idea is entirely erroneous"
Minister Kurino said he still was
hopeful Of peace, but was confident
that if necessary the Japanese army
of more than 100000 men would give
a good account Of itself and do credit
to Japan's military system and system
of compulsory education. He pointed
out that Japans coast defenses were
so strong that General Kurepatkin, the
Russian minister Of war, had freely
admitted that even a coalition of the
powers would be unable to effect a
landing on Japanese soil
The opinion prevailing abroad that
the termination of negotiations would
necessarily mean war is not held
strongly here, as Russia has never de-
clared what she intends to do.
If Japan occupies Corea the belief
prevails in some quarters that Rus
sia would not risk a naval engage
ment, but would occupy Northern
Corea, Japan meanwhile possibly en-
trenching herself on the southern
slope of Gonsan, lis miles northeast
of Seoul. While this is merely specu-
lated on in diplomatic circles, it is
given as one of the reasons for be-
lieving that even in the event of the
failure of the present negotiations the
desire of both sides to avoid the odium
of an attack might lead to a final de-
Limitation of the boundaries on the
basis of the territory occupied.
Japan's reply is expected in two or
three days. according to reliable in
formation received here, and there is
good reason for believing that the
reply will be so wOrded as to prevent
an immediate rupture, leaving both |
in a position to continue
negotiations looking to a pacific set
tlement.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Bloch convIoted Of Murder.

Allentown, Pa. Jan. 13. - Eugene
Bloch was found guilty of murder in
the first degree in the killing of Mrs.
Katie FatZinger at her apartments on
August 6 last. by cutting her throat
with his razor. at which time Bloch
also made a desperate attempt at sui
eide by cutting his throat and wrists.
The defense was that there was a mu-
tual agreement of suicide, and that
Mrs. Fatzinger cut her throat herself.
A motion for a new trial will be made
later on.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Pensions Secured.
COL, JOHN WAINWRIGHT.

Office, No. 5, West seventh street,
Wilmington, Del.
soldiers, sailors ,WioOWs Children's and other
pensions ~ UuAptly prosecuted. Write TO me tor
lulI lnstrugtIOms and necessary papers which
VIII be sent tree OF charge. ASK ABOUT new laws
and mention the Chronicle. sept. lo II,
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
SLAM PLAYINe SOLDIERS
Little Brother and Sister Killed BY a
Girl With a Gun.

Cory. Pa, Jan. 11.-"We1l play sol
diers, and Pearl. with papa's gun, will
be the captain" said little brother
of Pearl, the 1S-year-old daughter of
Fletcher Sparting. at Blue Eye, a ham
let eight miles from here. To this
childish suggestion there was a ready
assent all around. and two children s
lives have paid the penalty of playing
soldiers"
The father had returned from a
hunting trip and had set his gun up
near the spot where the children were
at play. One of them, as quoted. pro-
posed that they would play soldiers,
and Pearl picked up the gun, gave a
command to halt" and pulled the trig-
ger, with terrible results.
Her little brother, in the lead. was
killed almost instantly, his head being
blown off
His next younger sister, directly be-
hind him, had an arm torn off and was
so badly injured that she died soon
afterward, and a still younger sister
was injured but will live.
Pearl is heart-broken, and claims
she did not know that her father had
left charge in the gun.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
COASTERS HIT BY TROLLEY CAR
Eight Young Persons Seriously In
iured at Newark, N. J.

Newark, N. J., Jan. 13.-A bob sled
laden with Is young persons was hit
by a trolley car at the intersection of
Washington and Court streets. All
on the big sled were more or less in
jured Eight were seriously hurt. OF
these five were taken to hospitals and
three of them went home
The most seriously injured are Fred
Lessner, aged 16, right foot crushed
and head injured; Henry Shaffer, 10
years old, skull fractured; Peter
Smith, aged IS, head crushed, not like
ly to recover; John Boyd, aged 49,
scalp torn; Margaret McHugh, aged
Is, right leg broken and also badly
bruised.
The car was on the Kinney street
line. Charles Pettigrew was conductor
and Michael Mulvihill motorman. 1t is
charged that an attempt was made
to cross ahead Of the sled. Lessner
was steering the sled. Lessner at
tempted, it is claimed, to swing around
the corner. but the momentum was
too great. and he could not turn
squarely. The front sled was on the
car track when the collision took
place. All Is persons on the bob were
thrown out. Lessner was pitched for
ward and fell under the car.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
DEATH OF GEN. J. B. GORDON
Confederate Leader succumbed to At
tack of Congestion of Stomach.

OSt'i 'iGAGi elAS EGaNgI 0uGGhIlDGQ 10 AZ
tack of Congestion of Stomach.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan. II. - Lieutenant
General John Brown Gordon died at
his winter home near Miami, Florida.
His fatal illness, which overlook him
last Wednesday, was CONGESTION of the
stomach and liver, following an acute
attack of Indigestion. to which he was
subject. General Gordon had been un-
conscious nearly all day. The begin
ming of the end occurred when serious
complications set in and his physicians
had abandoned all hope. as his kidneys
refused to secrete and the symptoms
Of uraemic poisoning were very de-
cided. His death was quiet. He fell
peacefully to sleep and all was over.
General Gordon's remains will
reach this city tomorrow Def
mite arrangements for the funeral
have not yet been made, but it
is stated that the body will lie in state
in the state house for several days pre-.
ceding the funeral, the family of IT,
deceased cheftain having agreed to the
request that the former followers OF
General Gordon may view his remains.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
MAD MULLAA LOST 1000 MEN
Rebel Forces AnnIhllated BY British
Troops In Somsliland.

Rebel Forces AnnIhllated BY British
Troops In Somaliland.
London, Jan. 12.-The war Office
gave out the following dispatch which
had been received from Major General
Egerton. commanding the Somaliland
expeditionary force, and which is dat
ed from Jidballi, Somaliland, January
IL:
Advanced this morning 12 miles to
Jidballi. First Brigade commanded by
Manning, Second Brigade under Fas-
kins, and mounted troops under Kenna.
Total strength of the regulars 2200;
irregulars 1000.
"Jidballi held by 5000 Dervishes.
Mounted troops enveloped enemy's
right and infantry advanced within 200
yards Of his position. Dervishes ad-
vanced, but we're unable to face from
tai fire, coupled with flank attack.
Enemy broke and fed and was pur-
sued 10 miles. Dervishes killed esti-
mated at 1000, mostly in the pursuit.
Many prisoners and 400 rifles taken.
'I regret to report that two officers
of regulars were killed and nine Off
GERS wounded; five of the rank and
file wounded; of native troops. seven
killed and 16 wounded; of irregulars
two killed and two wounded. Am in
clined to think this is the Mullah's
main force. The Mullah himself was
not present, but was expected at Jid-
L~II' "
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
ASA S. BUSHNELL STRICKEN
Former Governor Of Ohio Suffers Two
Strokes of Apoplexy.


Strokes of ApopIeXy.
Columbus, o., Jan. 12.-Former Gov
ernor Asa S. Bushnell was stricken
with apoplexy just as he arrived at
the Union Station to take the train
for his home in Springfield Mr.. Bush
nells condition is critical. Physicians
hold out little hope of recovery.
Governor Bushnell had spent the
day in Columbus When his carriage
arrived at the station the driver open
ed the door and found Mr.. Bushnell
almost unconscious. Will Grant, of
Springfield. who was passing, jumped
into the carriage and drove to a ply
sician's Office and then to Grant Hos
pital. Mr. Bushnells former physi-
clan, DR.. Startling Loving, was sum-
moned.
Governor Bushnell suffered a sec
cnd stroke and is unable to speak or
move but can recognize his family.
His condition is such that the end is
expected momentarily.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
DEMOCRATS CHOOSE ST. LOUIS
National Convention Will Meet There
Wednesday, July 6.

Washington, Jan. 1S.--The Demo
cratic national committee furnished a
surprise, selecting st. Louis as the
place for holding the national convcn-
tion of 1904. The date fixed for the
convention was Wednesday, July 6,
at y o'clock
Previous to the meeting of the COM
mittee it seemed a foregone conclu-
sion that Chicago would be selected
as the place of meeting, but political
exigencies entered into the situation,
and majority Of the committee voted
for st. Louis. For some hours previous
to the meeting of the committee there
was talk in the corridors and among
Democratic leaders that the conven-
tion in Chicago might be subject to
the influence of a strong movement
and a strong newspaper influence in
favor of some particular candidate.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Ex-Secretary Foster Buried.

Fostoria, o., Jan. 13.-The funeral of
the late ex-secretary of the treasury
and ex-governor of Ohio, Charles Fos-
ter, was held here, the services be-
ing conducted at the Methodist Epis-
copal church, in the presence of a
large congregation, including many
distinguished men of Ohio and other
states. The services were conducted
by Rev. J. w. Hyslop, rector of Trim
ity Episcopal church, of Tifin, who
read the Episcopal service for the
dead.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
$4,000 For Breach Of promis.

Philadelphia, Jan. 12.-The jury in
the suit for breach of promise of mar.
riage of Miss Margaret Watkins. of
Shamokin, Pa, against Frederick
Graeber. formerly of that place, but
now of Philadelphia, returned a YER
dict of $4,000 for the plaintiff. Grae-
Der, the defendant. was not in the
court room at the time, and there we're
few spectators present, as a verdict
was not expected. The amount named
in Miss Watkins suit was $4,000.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
JAPAN'S ANSWER
TO RUSSIA READY
Believed It is so WOrded as to Pre-
vent Immediate Rupture
WAR WOULD BE A LONG ONE
: sIlllgli|lBGa's sF'''s7

Toxic, Jan. 13.-The final conference
before the throne to decide upon the
response to Russia has been held. II
was attended by all the members OF
the cabinet, five of the elder states
men, Admirals Ito and Ijuin and Gen.
eral Kodama. The conference was Of
long duration and its result is un-
known. 1t is said, however, that the
response which was drafted was ap-
proved. and that it will soon be de-
livered to Baron de Rosen, the Rus
sian minister.
This answer Of Japan is regarded
as the final step in the negotiations.
Public interest in the outcome is at
fever heat, and developments are anx-
iously awaited.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
SAMUEL ,. WILSON,
Funeral Director and EmbaIms,

Twenty-Five years experience In the abav
business with the assistance OF my son. .Tob.
2. Wilson, enables me to guarantee satisfas.
charges. Black and white hear rs. BoJt..ss
embalmed or preserved by the dge of 10
Mems black suits Bnd robes; ladies' dresssss
and robes chtldren's shr0wds always IN
stock. No eXtr8 charge made for my wife,
services when required. All styles Of comm
ard easkets constantly in stock.
Telephene and telegraph communication.
promptly answered. No. extra charge ~
distance: Five per cent discount on an biIis
paid within thirty days. N-ila
We ask for an examination OF our Furn,
this line. -
sAN'L. J. WILSON. MILTON, DEL
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
10000 Rabbits Killed.

Echo, Ore, Jan. II. - The rabbit
drive on Lower Butter creek was the
largest in the history of the northwest,
700 men, women and children partici-
pating. Ten thousand rabbits were
killed. The rabbits came in such
droves and with such a wild rush that
they could not get into the corral fast
enough and they piled up fully two
feet deep, hundreds smothering to
death. Two persons were seriously in
iured.
Milford chronicle., 1904-01-15
Sensational cold strike

Colorado Springs. Colo, Jan. 1s.-
The most sensational gold strike in
the Cripple Creek district in years was
confirmed on Ironclad Hill. From a
space no larger than a mans body ore
70 the value of $4,000 was shipped,
some Of which assays $4,000 ton
The strike has caused great activity IN
The northern portion of the district.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-24
DEFECT OF ovER.EpucATIoN.

The Standard Oil university of Chi
cago has a lot of theoretical numb
skulls and they are continually evolv-
ing lmpractieable and nonsensical ef-
fusions that are to say the least,
childish and shallow.
The latest professor so-called. to
break out is one Starr, and he twinkles
in an absent minded manner as fol-
lows:
THE war has resolved itself into
conflict of races. Upon its outcome
depends the question whether the vel
low races will rule supreme over the
white races and nations of the earth.
England and the European nations are
on the decline. They are exhausted.
They are unnatural, and their end is
near. AS every dog has his day. be-
lieye the day of the white race is
about over"
Perhaps the poor fellow realizes his
own rotting away condition and thinks
that all mankind is weak and degen-
crate. Or mayhaps the educated fob
is in such an exclusive and narrow
atmosphere that he only sees the few
weaklings like himself and judges the
white race from those chaps, simmer
mering, whimpering semildiots that
they are.
These high salaried theorists who
ride through life without much effort,
and occupy chair OF high sounding
name by the grace of some old rob
Der who probably flches the very life
blood out Of every person coming in
contact with his mereiless talons.
are mighty poor specimens of white
manhood, II the world had depended
on such scholastic eranks for adyan-
cement, We would be driving oxen and
waiting ak months for our dispatches.
With an their supposed learning aud
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-05-24
THE SKELETON.

The Salem Journal, which demand
ed direct primary law most fiercely,
now opposes the present law for some
reason. A skeleton has been di5cov-
ered.-Albany Democrat.
Yes, the skeleton is there and It is
grim one
The law The Journal asked for put
no expense on the taxpayers. The one
proposed doubles election expenses.
The law The Journal demanded shut
out no political party. The U'Ren law
shuts out all but the two big parties.
The law The Journal demanded left
men free to vote with any party. The
U'Ren law compells them to ddsclole
their party afiliation in advance, ties
their hands and makes independent
voting impossible.
The Journal advocated law which
made it easy for any poor man to be
a candidate
The U'Ren bill puts monopoly of
Office getting In the hands of the rich,
the frothy and the professional poll
ticlans
Besider, the Democratic state plat
form endorses the Direct Primary law
and the Republican platform refused
to give It any endorsement whatever.