text: G >• Jt-mm i y 'Æ fi j P* V. '* 1 y' V raj -~ik== : êî% f 2k « .. H n s a 9 V^Hus 11 f y <*ISSAj) — IP— -JK. 0 Ïss2> r <M ? w VOL. 41. DOYEE, DELAWARE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1900. FO. 103 PRESBYTER OF NEW CASTLE. Assembled in Smyrna Last Night for Spring Session. REPRESENTATIVES TO ST. LOUIS. Three Ministerial and Three Lay Members of Presbytery to be Chosen for General Assembly this Afternoon. The Spring session of the New Castle Presbytery, embracing all the Presbyterian Churches of the Delaware and in the Maryland Peninsula, opened Smyrna Presbyterian Church last night, with a large attendance of the ministers and elders, who arrived there on all the afternoon trains. Rev. Wilford W. Shaw, D. D., pastor of Port Deposit, Md., and the retiring moderator of the Presbytery, called the meeting to order, and an impressive communion service was held in which a large congregation participated. The church, which was fragrant with its Easter decorations and their emblem. Englishments for this convention, were crowded to hear Dr. Shaw's retiring sermon as moderator. This followed the communion service and closed the evening's work. The most important business to come this afternoon will be the election of six commissioners to represent this Peninsula at the General Assembly next month. New Castle, Presbytery, may elect, (and this will be the order for today unless deferred a day) three ministerial and three lay delegates. There are about ninety ministers present. Rev. Thomas A. McCurdy, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, will address the Presbytery tonight on "Our Young People." People. It is said that Presbytery, being the first convention of Presbyterians to be held before the Presbytery at noon's business session, will meet after the denunciation of the Westminster conference and general attack on the Presbyterian faith by Dr. C. H. Parkhurst, the New York minister, may take cognizance of the attack and hit back at the New York reformer. Influential Synod Presbyterian Church, where the Spring session of Presbytery is being held this week, has raised a large amount of money, sufficient to pay off its indebtedness of $1,700 on Sunday night. Rev. J.L. Eastlin, its pastor, suggested the raising of the amount outside of the public services or congregational meetings, and this was done. He announced the cancellation of all but $300 of the entire debt. Since Sunday, by private arrangement, all of the $300 remaining has been secured and the last dollar of the debt has been paid. BOYS SHOOT A PLAYMATE. Were Practicing for War in Happy Valley When Accident Occurred. (A crowd of boys who became enthusiastic over the Boer war, and wanted to become expert marksmen with revolvers, came to grief on Monday evening. Several boys had managed to obtain possession of revolvers and cartridges, and with these they repaired to the outskirts of the town, known as "Happy Valley." John Wheatley, a boy who was going with a message to his father who is employed at Hazel Brothers' Creamery, saw the boys shooting wildly and as cunning warlike attitudes, and John started to run. Just then, Dawson Wilkins and Seagrave Gibson shot in his direction, and were paralyzed with fright to see Wheatley grasp his side, reel and fall. A bullet had entered his right side below the waist, and Dr. T. O. Clements could not find it after probing for several inches. Gibson, one of the boys who shot, declared today that he was simply examining his pistol when it accidentally went off. Walter Wheatley, father of the wounded boy, testified against prosecuting the youths until it is known whether or not his boy's wound is a mortal one. The affair will doubtless cause a general investigation of the youths who carry firearms, and result in bringing them before Chief Justice Lore. The Academy baseball club with the assistance of a few local players defeated a combination team Canterbury, Felton and Magnolia on Saturday. The game was won by the Academy after an interesting struggle, the score standing 13 to 11. DYING WOMAN SENT FOR BRYAN. The Democratic Leader Left a Crowd to Visit Her and She Prayed For His Success. Phoenix, Ariz., April 13. — "May the Lord be gracious to you; may your estate on earth be the highest the people can give; may God preserve you to be of the greatest service to your country." This was the invocation under which William Jennings Bryan bowed his head while in Phoenix and under the stimulus of which he made one of the strongest speeches ever heard from him. The blessing came from a woman who knew she was near the grave. She is a Catholic of exceptional devoutness. "It was as though word had come from one high to one whom God had destined for the grandest service, and I think it was so accepted by Col. Bryan," said one who witnessed the scene. Mrs. Thomas E. Dalton, wife of a leading Democrat, is of middle age and was once prominent in society, a woman of remarkably attractive presence and of strong mind and influence. A year ago, she was told that she was incurably affected by an internal cancer. During the past few weeks, she has failed rapidly till she is now little more than a shadow. She has taken the keenest interest in the campaigns and travels of the Democratic leader, and to him, when he came to Phoenix, she sent word, requesting a visit. The request came while Mr. Bryan's apartments were thronged, but he promptly responded. When he entered the room where the sufferer lay, she met him with a long and puzzled look, and with the exclamation, "Why, Mr. Bryan, you look very much like McKinley." The answer was quick: "Madam, I assure you the resemblance is entirely external." Mrs. Dalton described her pleasure in meeting one she deemed so noble in purpose and so high in character, and whom she had so admired for the steadfastness of his aim. The visitor responded briefly and with tenderness and then came the blessing, while every head was bowed. "I will never see you again," said she. "and I wish you to know you have given me one of the last pleasures I shall know. God bless you and your work." Bryan accepted from his stricken hostess a bouquet, from which he selected a single flower, to hand back to the donor. Then, with tear-filled eyes, he bade her adieu. U. S. SENATORS ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE. Amendment Which Has Passed the House Held Up in Senate. Washington, April 16.—The House joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to have United States Senators elected by direct popular vote of the people was laid before the Senate today and Mr. Butler (Pop., N. C.) suggested that as the subject had often been considered by the committee on privileges and elections, there was No necessity of its being now referred to that committee. He thought that the Senate ought to act on the matter without reference to the committee. Mr. Chandler (Rep., N.H.) chairman of the Committee on privileges and elections, objected to any imputation against the committee, and Mr. Butler disclaiming having any such purpose in his remarks. Mr. Hoar (Rep., Mass.) spoke of the great importance of the proposed change, and expressed his surprise that the proposition to destroy the equality of the States should be argued by a Senator from North Carolina. The subject was one entitled to deliberation, reflection, the study of history, and the comparison of the advantages of the new scheme and the old scheme. Therefore, he hoped that the joint resolution would go to the committee and receive full consideration at a time when there were no other great subjects pending. Mr. Butler (with whom Mr. Chandler had had a whispered conversation) expressed his willingness now to have the matter referred to the committee. On privileges and elections, as he was assured that there was a majority of the committee in favor of action upon Mr. Petit's (Dem., Ala.) deprecated having a committee forced to consider a matter, because of a certain clamor, partly due to the manner in which the matter concerned the tone of the cornerstone of the republic. The Joint resolution was referred to the committee on privileges and elections. RECCING TO BE FLOGGED. James M. Bernard of Philadelphia Wants Twenty Lashes. AND PILLORY ON SATURDAY WEEK Result of an Argument and Wager Causes Philadelphian to Submit Himself to Sheriff Wharton for "Treatment." According to a mysterious letter received by Sheriff Wharton yesterday, James M. Bernard of Philadelphia, is a man of about twenty-five years of age. Man of bizarre pastimes, he has asked Sheriff (Wharton of Dover, to oblige him by standing him up at the Delaware whipping post and giving him twenty lashes. Back of his curious request, however, is a wager. Bernard and his friend. Conrad Henry, had an argument about the right of a sheriff to whip any free man, even in Delaware. Bernard contended that he hadn't, and, with the courage of his conviction, offered to put it to a physical test. In his letter to Sheriff Wharton, received today, he says: "If he (the sheriff) backs Henry's arguments, and his nerve to do it, I will allow him to place me at the post and give me twenty lashes. I will ask him to punish me the same day (whipping day) I cannot waste time, but I will allow him all the necessary time to dismiss the spectators and prepare a private session. So as not to injure his reputation and make an unnecessary fuss in the papers. If the sheriff chooses to place me in the pillory for one hour or less, let him show that he can do it. I promise perfect submission, and will no more hesitate to put on pants used on flogged criminals, or to place my neck and wrists in the pillory than to stand at the post." The men will doubtless have their journey from Philadelphia for their pains, for the county officials object to the post being used either for exhibition purposes or for the decision of "wagers." BATTLE OVER BIVALVES. Pirates and Fishermen Engage in a Bloody Fight. Sea Ford, Del., April 14.—Reports received from Tangier Island, Md., state that a bloody battle has been fought between fishermen of Tangier Island and oyster pirates of Taylor's Island, nearby, Taylor's Island is a place, and was formerly uninhabited until the opening of the oyster when a band of oyster pirates took up their abode there. These pirates gave the Tangier Island fishermen great trouble by dredging out their grounds at night. To add to the insult, they sent the fishermen notice a few days ago to leave the island, as they would be fired upon. It is stated that the pirates carried out their threat and that when out in their fish boats, the Tangier fishermen were attacked by them. But scant details of the fight have yet been secured, but it is believed to have proved a disastrous one for the pirates, as they soon fled from the volleys of the fishermen. Two of their number were seen to fall overboard, and it is believed that they were left in the excitement. Several of the fishermen were wounded in the fight, and one may die. The pirate band was pursued until Taylor's Island was reached, when they reached their boats and took to the woods. A small season of excitement has been caused by the accident of Miss Hunt's hair. Miss Hunt's hair was set on fire by the accident. Easton, Md., April 15.—Miss Emily Hunt, until yesterday, one of the prettiest girls on the Eastern Shore, has been disfigured for life by a peculiar accident. She resides near St. Michael's, and was attending to her household duties, when a large celluloid comb which she wore in her hair exploded and set fire to her hair. Her hair was almost burned from her head and her scalp was burned severely in several places. The places. Denton, Md., April 14.—A wagon containing 3,000 pounds of canned goods rested on Charles E. Stewart's stomach several minutes last night, and he was taken up for dead. He fell between the wheels and when the horses stopped, the whole weight of the wagon was on him. Today Mr. Stewart was said to be recovering. DEATH REAPS A FULL HARVEST. Caleb Jackson and Nathaniel R. Leverage Respond to his Call. Caleb Jackson died at his home in Wyoming early Monday morning from the effects of a cancerous affection of the throat from which he had been suffering. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn their loss. The deceased was but 48 years of age, but for years he has been prominently identified with every interest that concerned Wyoming and vicinity. He was born near Smyrna, but years ago moved to Wyoming, where he spent most of his useful life. He was wife of Mrs. Alice Brook by whom he had four children, and his second wife, Miss Florence Clark, who is the mother of two children, and who survives him. Caleb Jackson was a man who extensively known, and known he was esteemed. Fairly may be estimated by the fact that he was the only Republican ever elected to the Levy Court of Kent county from North Murderhill, previous to the adoption of the new Constitution. And this is the only political office he ever sought, though he was repeatedly urged by his party friends to allow his name to be placed on the ticket, but excepting a town commissionorship which he held at his death, he invariably refused. He was affable, courteous, public-spirited, liberal in his ideas, the soul of honor, and his acquaintance were his friends. As much as any other man who ever lived in the hundred did Caleb Jackson for the improvement and advancement of the community in which he spent his life. "One of the best men in North Murderhill has left us," remarked a friend in speaking of him Monday, "and this testimony may be taken as the universal sentiment regarding the deceased. His was a sterling character. He came of long line of ancestors noted for their probity and he was a worthy representative of his race. His popularity as a man was never more than his popularity. He will be missed in Wyoming with whose interests he was so thoroughly identified, and he will be missed throughout that section of the county, where he was. So well known. For years, he had been engaged in mercantile business and kept the most prominent establishment in the town. When such men leave a community, their departure is worthy more than passing note. Men like Caleb Jackson who lived for the betterment of the community in its every feature leave a void that is keenly felt by all classes, and their epitaphs are written every's tablets, more deeply and more endurable than on marble shafts. On the funeral took place this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. James E. Graham officiating. Amity Lodge, No. 20, I. O. O. F., of which he was a member, had charge of the arrangements. Interment was made in Odd Fellows' cemetery, Oa.ndie-n. Nathaniel R. Leverage. On Monday night Nathaniel R. Leverage, one of the best-known men in Kent County, died in Philadelphia at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dais, whom he was visiting. He was about 65 years of age and was always prominent in the affairs of that section of Kent County. He left for Philadelphia about ten days ago, and on Friday last was seized with the grip, which developed into pneumonia, causing his death. He had been drawn as a member of the grand jury of this county for the term beginning next week. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at Kenton, services in the M. E. Church and interment in Kenton cemetery. William Ind. Perlaid of Wyoming, and Roy White of Lewes, are playing with the Goldey College club this season. Look at your tongue if it's coated, your stomach is bad, your liver out of order. Ayer's Pills will clean your tongue, cure your dyspepsia, make your liver right. Easy to take, easy to operate. 25c. All druggists. Want your moustache or beard a beautiful brown or rich black? Then use BUCKINGHAM'S DYE. Subscribe for "The Delawarean," $1. Census Enumerators Chosen and Armed with Questions. QUERIES FOR TOWN AND FARM. Supervisor Willis has Selected Many Democrats who Were Recommended by Their Several Districts. (Dover, April 16.—Cornelius Frear has been appointed census enumerator for Dover; Frank Wilson, for St. Jones' Neck. Smyrna, April 16.—J. Henry Jefferson and E. V. Scott, Democrats, have been appointed census enumerators for Duck Creek hundred; W. S. Hardcastle, Democrat, and Frank H. Moore, Union Republican, for Kenton hundred. These are the census questions Which you will be called upon to answer this year: 1. Surname, Christian name, initial. 2. Residence, street, number house. 3. Relationship of each member to the head of the family. 4. Color or race. 5. Sex. 6. Age at last birthday. 7. Day, month and year when born. 8. Are you single, married, widow, widower, or divorced? 9. Number of years married. 10. How many children? 11. Number of children living. 12. Sex of these children. 13. Where were you born? If in the United States, give State or Territory; if of foreign birth, give name of the country only. 14. Where was your father born? Your mother? (Same conditions as the foregoing.) If of Foreign birth, when did you live? Come to the United States? How many years have you resided in the United States? Have you been naturalized? Have many years since you became a citizen? What is your occupation, trade, or profession? (This question applies to persons ten years of age or over.) How many months during the year are you employed? How many months have you attended school? Can you read? Can you write? Give the main facts concerning your education. Do you own the house in which you live? Do you rent the house in which you live? If you own the house, is it free or mortgaged? (The same questions apply to farmers.) E. H. Lachner, George L. Bartlett, O. F. Shireve, George M. Taylor, Clyde H. Smith, S. S. Thompson, Herbert T. Seymour, Clayton W. Mullikin, W. W. Robson, William W. Stevens, Albert H. Sami, and J. Arnold Pa-ifbank will be appointed census enumerators for Talbot county. A TRUST IN HIDES. Four Men in Jail for Stealing and Selling Skins. Four colored men seem to have formed a peculiar trust by engaging in the business of stealing hides from one tanner and selling them to another. Charles Morris, Abe Turner, Henry Turner, and Joe Turner, Jr., are in jail for engaging in this illegal business. They were Arrested yesterday and taken before Magistrate Cooper by Constables Killen and Hurd, and were held for court for stealing $10 worth of beef hides from Jacob Simon and selling them to the J. Stein & Sons Company. OBEYED THE COURT'S DECREE. Nathan Lieberman, Who First Appeared to Court of Last Resort. Forfeits a Fortune. Wilmington, Del., April 16.—Nathan Lieberman today paid the First National Bank $33,000, the amount, with interest and costs, of his responsibility as surety for P. T. E. Smith, defaulting paying teller of the bank. Smith embezzled $69,000 in 1893 and served a five-year term in King's County Penitentiary. Lieberman resisted payment on the ground that the bank, through its directors, had made wrongful statements of its condition. The Supreme Court held the sureties liable. Miss Edyth and Miss Helen Wilson of Philadelphia, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wilson in St. James. METHODISTS READY FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE. Anniversaries Planned for Evenings, After the Convention is Through Daily Work. Chicago, April 14.—The Special Common Program has arranged the following schedule for the convention which are to be held in connection with the Quadrennial Methodist Episcopal General Conference, in this city, during the month of May: Thursday, May 3, 8 p. m.—Auditorium Hall, lecture, "The Briton and the Boer in South Africa," Bishop J. C. Hartzell. Friday, May 4, 8 p. m.—Studebaker Hall, anniversary of Sunday School Union and Tract Society, speakers to be announced later. Monday, May 7, 8 p. m.—Studebaker Hall, reception of fraternal delegates. Tuesday, May 8, 8 p. m.—Auditorium. Hall, anniversary of the Missionary Society; speakers and themes as follows: "Our Work in Africa," Rev. W. T. Hagan; "South America," Rev. J. F. Thompson, D.D.; "China," Rev. J. B. Worley, D.D.; "India," Rev. E. W. Parker, D.D.; "India," Rev. Julius Soper, D.D.; "Mexico," Rev. John W. Butler, D.D.; "Mexico," Rev. John W. Butler, D.D. Bishops J. M. Thoburn and J. C. Hartzell will preside. Wednesday, May 9, 8 p.m.—Studebaker Hall, anniversary Church Extension Society. Ex-Governor Robert È. Pattison will preside; -addressed by Bishop Charles C. M-cOabe; Rev. W. A. Spencer and James M. King, Thursday, May 10. 8 p. m.—Auditor ium iH-ail, lecture, Mrs. Maud Balling ton Booth. Friday, May 11, 8 p. -m.—Auditorium - Hall, mass meeting in the interest of th-e twentieth century movement. Saturday, May 12, 8 -p. baker Hall, anniversary Woman's For eign Missionary Society, speakers to be announced. Monday, May 14, 8 p. m—; Studebaker Hall, reception of fraternal delegates. Tuesday,May 15, 8 p. m.—Auditorium Hall, anniversary -of Epwonth League, speakers Bo be announced. -Wednesday, May 16. 8 p. m.—Mass meeting in th-e interest of city evan gelization. Thursday, May 17, 8 p. baker Hall, -anniversary -of Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society. Friday, M-ay 18. S p. m.—-Auditorium Hall, .the Oratorio -of "Elijah" will be given by the -Apollo Club of Chicago. Saturday, May 19, 8 p. baker Hall, anniversary of Woman's Home Missionary Society. Monday, May 21. 8 p. m.—At Stude- baker Hall, reception -of fraternal dele- gates. -Tuesday, May 22. S p. m.—-Studebaker Hall. Anniversary -of Deaconess Society. Wednesday, May 23, 8 p. m.—-Stude baker Hall, anniversary Board of Edu cation; Bish-op Fowler will be one of the speakers. Thursday, May 24. 8 p m.—-Auditor ium Hall, lecture, "The Nation of America," by Hon. J. P. Dolliver, of Iowa. Friday. May H-a-H, grand -temperance mass meeting. Monday, May 28, 8 p. m.—Studebaker Hall, reception of fraternal delegates. in ee MMNnMH m.—Stude m.—Stnde -Stude m. 8 p. m.—Studebaker ALWAYS SICK, HE SOUGHT DEATH. County Coinniitteman J. Newcomer Hanged Himself. Hagerstown. Md., April 14.—Driven to desperation by ill-health, James B. Newcomer, a member of the Demo cratic County Committee, committed -suicide this morning on his farm -near Hagerstown. He arose about 3.30 a. In the morning, two hours later, he was found hanging from a rafter in the carriage shed by his 12-year-old son. Several months ago, he attempted suicide by taking poison, but got an overdose. He leaves a wife and eight children, the youngest being but 8 days old. New Castle Newspaper Man. New Castle, April 16.—David H. Wilson, formerly of this city, now of the Denver Evening Post, Denver, Colo., will report the proceedings of the Republican National Convention, to be held in Philadelphia next month, for the paper he represents. MANY LIVES SAVED. In almost every neighborhood, there is some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhea Remedy, or who has been cured of chronic diarrhea by the use of that medicine. Such persons make a point of telling of it whenever opportunity offers, hoping that it may be the means of saving other lives. For sale by Starling & Beck and Howard M. Wilkinson. 