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NJLNG NEW YOL.XXXIX-NO. 42 WILMINGTON. FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1899. PRICE ONE CENT. THE DEWEY'S RETURN fiOME.

PARK IMPROVEMENTS. DROKER AND BRYAN BURGLARY CHARGED ENATOR AS YB1T THEY IGNORE BRYAN Big Gathering of the Kent Connty Democratic Clans at Bowers's Beach. Hawkins, who thinks he should be the next attorney-general of the state to succeed Attorney-General White, He forgot In his triumphant march that Peter L. Cooper, of Wilmington, also might take a notion to desire that berth. And even somebody said that John F.

Saulsbury had an idea with him that he would like to go to the United States Senate the next time. Of course It goes without saying that the WILMINGTON MEW AWAY. Democrats Did Not Take Muck Interest in the Bowers's Beach Meeting. Wilmington Democrats did not take much interest Yesterday In the much talk-ed-of Bower's Beach meeting. Former Congressman L.

Irving Handy appeared on Market street during the afternoon, while other prominent Democrats were ac summer resorts, and remained there. The appearance of Mr. Handy quieted the fears of some of tbe Democrats that something might happen at the meeting. They realized that a free silver movement without the co-operation of the former congressman did not amount to uiui-b. Ha far as could be learned no New Castle county Democrats had left for the scene.

Speaker of the Senate Salmon, who Is supposed to be a candidate for governor, aud to stand a very good chance of securing the nomination if it comes to. New Casilt Various Rumors Afloat Concerning City Resorts and Railways. Just now there is considerable talk of Improvements to the trolley parks about this city and in the method of reaching the Brandywine Springs Park, but nothing definite has been stated by the management of either. Considerable improvements are contemplated, however. Prom these reports the Wilmington and Brandywine Springs Railway Company intends to double track its line for a considerable distance and also to run a line in Sixth street if the necessary permission can be granted.

The company claims a right under its charter to build such a line. Of course this would meet with opposition from the old company. It is also expected that improvements will be made to Shellpot Park, of the Wilmington City Railway Company. The new owners of the company believe in fine parka and there is not likely to be any further trouble between Shellpot and the adjoining park. There has been' a rumor that the bridge to.

Malin's Grove will be put back, but it is not likely that anything in that line will be done this, season. MURDER SUICIDE. BODY OF SAMUEL BOY1AN FOUND ON RAILROAD TRACK. Big Ballet Hole in tbe Right TempleRevolver Near. The body of a man later identified as Samuel Boylan of this city was found In the west yard at 2 o'clock this morning.

The body was stretched across tbe railroad track, and a large bullet hole was in the right temple. Between the legs of the dead man was found a pistol of twenty-two calibre. It was empty, but not far away was discovered a shell of the same calibre. Many who saw the body were of the opinion' that Boylan had been murdered. If such was not the case, and the" body placed across the track, Boylan had shot himself through the temple, and then had crawled to the track, where he stretched his neck across the rail, awaiting a train to com plete the destruction he had begun.

What was supposed to be a wound in the back of the head, later was found to be a blood clot. Many who saw the body at the French street station held the opinion that a bullet larger than 22-calibre produced the wound in the temple. The body was not on the main track, but was stretched across a siding. It was in that position when Engineer vuanes rnuups, ot train no. 78, came through the west yard at 1.57 o'clock this morning, and saw dimly the figure of Boy lan stretched across the steel track.

Word immediately was sent to the shifting crew of engine No.171, and the body was pick ed up ana taken to the dead house at French street station. The man was of small stature, ot slight build, aud well dressed. He wore a light suit and a brown fedora hat, a white shirt and collar and a red necktie. His shoes also wero of good pattern. Many of the employes about the station said as soon as they caw the body that they had seen the man about Wilmington.

They exactly could not place him, however. William Haggerty, of the shifting crew, however, was firm in his belief that tbe dead man was Samuel Boylan, who bad lived in this city many years. According to Haggerty, Boylan recently had been employed on a government contract at Delaware City. When the body was found on the track the dead man's left hand was in his left pocket. The hand was not removed, as nobody wanted to disturb the body until Coroner Vandever and the authorities ar rived.

So far as could be learned up to 3 o'clock this morning nobody could be found among the employes in the West Yard who heard a pistol shot. The place where the body was found Is dismal and desolate, with few persons passing back and forth excepting perhaps those on a shifting engine. It would have been an easy matter for tramps cr anybody to assail and kill a man-before he was aware of the proximity of his assailants, or before he could have time to prepare a defense. At 3 o'clock Coroner Vandever arrived to tate charge of the body, but Sergeant Kei- Admiral Will Arrive ai New fork Between September 25 and 30. WASHINGTON.

August 17. A letter received by the Secretary of the Navy to-day from Admiral Dewey indicates definitely that he wiil arrive at New York between September 25 and 30. He will leave Gibraltar about the middle of September. The run from Gibraltar to New York is from ten to fourteen days. Admiral Dewey's letter nuts an end to the report that he would go to London after leaving the Mediterranean sea.

The letter, which is dated at Naples, Aunust 5. savs: sg, "I propose to remain at this port about one week, then to proceed to Leghorn for one week, and then to either Genoa or Vil-lefranche for about the same period. It is then proposed to proceed to Gibraltar for coal, and to leave that port about the middle of September." FIVE PERISHED IN STORM Victims of Aaron Bippard Wreck Cannot be Known Until Big Gale Abates. 17. The Maritime Exchange and the office of" 7a S.

Steel -man on Walnut street, below Second, were besieged to-day by many anxious persons eager to learn the names of those sailors who perished in the wreck of the schooner Aaron Rippard at Gull Shoals Life-saving Station, on the Southern coast yesterday. The ill-fated vessel went ashore in one of the wildest gales that ever swept the ocean. The storm is still raging and communication with the doomed schooner is impos sible, although it has been ascertained that at least five of the crew, have been drown ed. When the Aaron Rippard left this port on August '14 she carried a cargo of 725 tons of coal. She was commanded by Oscar Weasel, who lived at Nineteenth and Montrose streets, this city; the mate was Bernard Johnson, of No.

2653 Judge street. Port the steward was Henry Robinson, also of this city. The rest of the crew were as follows: James M. Lynott, J. V.

De Graff, A. Nelson and Pedro Sachs. It Is not known which of these were drowned, and this cannot be ascertained until the storm abates. i Oscar Wcssel was only temporarily in command of the schooner. His real position was that of mate, but owing to sickness in his family the regular captain, John English of Lakewood.

N. was nnable to go on the last trip. The vessel was owned by Z. S. Steelman.

VIGILANCIA STILL OUT. She Was Bound for Havana With Fifty Passengers Last Seen on Monday Night. NEWi YORK, August 17. The Ward Line steamer Vigilancia, which sailed from here last Wednesday for Mexican ports by way of Havana, where she was due on Sunday, has not arrived yet. The Mexico, which sailed from here on Saturday, arrived at Havana to-day which would indicate that the steamer, sighted off Jupiter was the Mexico and ndt the Vigilancia.

The Vig- ipc br 1 ncla carried fifty passengere. j' M. Ceballps New York agents the Compania received at despatch tol-day saying the Manuel L. Villaverde, which sailed from here last Thursday for Havana with twenty-five passengers and had gone through the tornado, arrtyed to-da all well and without dam age. Mr.

Barrett, manager of the Ward Line, said that he had received a despatch from Havana saying that the steamer- Mexico reported she passed the Vigilancia on Monday night. The despatch gave no particulars. NEGRO RIDDLED WITH BULLETS Caught in the Room of a Carolina: White Girl. Special despatch to "The Morning GREENVILLE, S. August 17.

Tom Keith, a negro, was found in the room of a daughter of a farmer named Hawkins yes terday, and last night a crowd of neigh bors caught the negro, tied him to a tree, riddled him with bullets, and threw his body into the Saluda river. TEN MORE REGIMENTS SURE. President Approves Plan for Enlist ment for Philippine Service. Laffan News Bureau Special. WASHINGTON.

August 17. Secretary Root received this morning President Mc Kinley's approval of an order calling for the organization of ten more volunteer reg iments for service in the Philippines. A statement to this effect will be issued by the Secretary of War to-day. Nearly all of the officers of the regiments have been chosen and recruiting will begin in a few days or just so soon as the full strength of the thirteen regiments now organizing is enlisted. The transportation of the ten regiments now In the United' States will begin imme diately.

A complete statement submitted to Secretary Root this morning showed that total of 19.885 troops were to go to the Philippines after the Morgan City sailed on August 11. The statement shows also that with the aid of four new transports secured yesterday all of these troops will have left San Francisco by October 20, the date set for the sailing of the Indiana. The movement of the ten additional volunteer regiments will then begin. HTJRRICAN AT HAMPTON ROADS Harbor Full of Vessels Which Put in For Safety. Special Despatch to "The Morning News." NEWPORT NEWS, August 17.

The West India hurricane struck the Hampton Roads territory in earnest to-day, a stiff wind blowing all day and Increasing tonight. The tide has risen four or five feet, ihe water rising to the floor on some of the piers, threatening to immerse quantities of goods awaiting shipment. The harbor is full of vessels which put In here for safety. FATAL PRIZE FIGHT. One of the Contestants Died After Being Knocked Out.

Special despatch tn "The Morning News." SAN FRANCISCO, August 17. Jim Pra-ney of Cincinnati, who was knocked out last night in the fourteenth round of a fight by Frank McConnel of this city, died to-day from the effects of his injuries. the referee and the seconds in the fight were arrested. B. Bell Wins Six Games at Tennis Special Despatch to "The Morning News." NORWICH.

August 17, J. B. Bell increased his score in the second divi- sion of the croquet tournament to Reports of a Deal Between the Boss and the Colonel. FOR TAMMANY SUPPORT Said That Croker Agreed to Oppose Expansion If Bryan Would Drop the 16 to 1 Craze Van Wych Boomers Agitated. i Laffan News Bureau Special.

LONG BRANCH, N. 17. Richard Croker, who arrived here last night and is staying at Senator Murphy's cottage on Ocean avenue, Insists that ha dropped bis character of boas when he left the Democratic Club and will be a plain private citizen without a thought, of politics until te gets back to town. He declined this morning to discuss Bryan's Iowa speeches or to say anything about the local questions in New York upon which any expression from him was sought. "1 have not read Mr.

Bryan's speech." he said as he was lying In a hammock, on the veranda of Senator Murphy's cottage with the morning papers littering the floor around him and with Senator Murphy reading the morning's news nearby. "I have nothing to say about Mr. Bryan now. 1 have already spoken my views and 1 am not going to talk while I am out here. I am making a purely social visit with no politics in it, and I don't want to think about politics While I am here, "No, I have discovered nothing to make public about the bojxi I don't want to talk about that, either.

It's too nice a place here for me to worry about politics." "It Is reported that your interview praising Bryan and Bryan's speech practically abandoning silver as the leading issue of the Democratic platform was the result of a previous understanding between you and him. How about that?" was asked. Mr. Croker listened with quickened in terest, and replied as he settled back in his tammock: "I decline to talk about that, I will not ay anything for publication while I am here." Croker's arrival caused a perceptible flutter in the large summer colony at Long Branch, West End and Elberon, and this Kiorr.ing a close lookout was kept for him He took an early morning drive along Ocean avenue to Elberon and beyond. Later tbey drove ou again.

Mr. Croker's assertion that there is co politics in bis visit to Senator Murphy Js so transparent that even the Tammany men have to wirk at one another when it if repeated. It is an open secret that hi3 visit here is fraught with the most impor tant political consequences to him. He is here to plan the capture from such foes as Senator Hill, the delegation to nest year National Convention, and to plan a cam paign to gain control ot the next Legisia ture i Croker expects Senator Murphy to supply the strength he lacks In the upper part of the state, and he flatters himself that with such a combination be can not enly put Senator Hill out of the way in bis 'own party, but maybe elect a Democratic Legislature. Croker and Murphy are ex pected to go right in for Bryan, and they to secure a Bryan delegation from New York State.

Croker has been forced to swallow Bryan for his own preservation He will stay here two weeks. To-night he will dine with Randolph Guggenheimer, the president of Council and hear from him all about the bond hold-up. When he gets back to town he will not only be full of political plans, but will have decided what the punishment of the bond blockers is to be. BRYAN AND CROKER DEAL. Laffan News Bureau Special.

NEW YORK. August J. Bryan three months ago agreed to abandon the free silver issue; if Richard Croker would promise to oppose expansion. There was an understanding between Bryan and Croker before the latter went to England In May. They are to agree on a new plat form, and Croker is to swing the New York delegation for Bryan in the next national convention." These statements were made to-day by some of the men interested in the broken boom of VanWyck.

These men do not trust the report that Croker is working to have VanWyck nominated for second place on the ticket with Bryan. i The boomers of VanWyck say they 'have evidence of an understanding between Bryan and Croker, and they threaten to tell all they know In the belief that the infor mation will help their candidate whose boom collapsed at Saratoga on Monday. They still talk hopefully of a combination Eastern and Southern Democrats to op pose Bryan and his new ally Croker. There is a story current of talk to the effect that shortly after the tl dinner of Chicago platform Democrats in this city, Bryan wrote a long letter to a friend here In which be said that he wanted the sup port of the regular organization and the delegates the state. According to this story, Mr.

Bryan said In the letter that he would agree to postpone a second fight for free silver for four years, and would stand uoon a new olatform of which an anti-trust Dlank should be the chief tea ture. provided that Mr. Croker would agree to oppose expansion. This proposition was submitted to the Tammany chief, and his anti-expansion Interview, uoon his return from England, Is supposed to be his formal notice to Brynft of acceptance ot the terms of the new alliance, i ANOTHER TRAIN HELD UP Bandits Shot a Mail Clerk, but Passengers Bally and Scare Them Away. DENVER, August 17.

Colorado and Southern passenger train No. 1 was held up last night near Folsom. N. M. The attack occurred at 11 o'clock, and was heralded by a fusilade from the bandits.

One shot struck Clerk Bartlett in the law, but the passengers rallied to relief of the train crew and the robbers TJis of the attacl Is within two miles t-i the scene of the robbery of three weeks ago. ARRIVED FROM ST. MICHAEL'S. 20O Passengers From Alaska A River Steamer Aground. SEATTLE.

August 17. The steamer Alliance, ten dajts from St. Michael, has arrived here with 200 passengers. Her crew reports that the river steamer Susie, which started up the Yukon with two barges in tow. ran aground and was compelled to return to St- Michael.

There was a large amount of United States Government bard-ware supplies on the scows, and tbey were considerably damaged. About 600 of the 1.000 destitute prospec- tors brought by the revenue cutter Bear J. Detective McVey and Sergeant Evans Make an Arrest, BENJ. HARLAN IN CITY HALL Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer of Brandy-wine Hundred Declares He Broke Into Her House on August 6.

Other Houses Entered the Same Night. Detective McVey and. Police Sergeant Evans yesterday arrested Benjamin Harlan in Brandy wine hundred, on the charge of burglary. Harlan is suspected of being the man who entered numerous houses in the country by boring the window shutter. On August 6.

the houses of Thomas F. Robinson, Thomas E. Maiin and Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, on the Philadelphia turnpike, were entered. Mrs.

Palmer had an exciting experience. Her daughter vas 111 and Mrs. Palmer came down stairs for some medicine. As she was getting It she heard a noise and saw the screen in the window moved aside. A man then got lu the room.

Mrs. Palmer hid behind a stove and the man struck several matches while be looked around the room. Mrs. Palmer says the man in the house was Harlan. She is positive of it, because she has known him several years.

The man went out. Mrs. Palmer rushed upstairs, secured a double-barrel gun and fired at the burglar, but did not hit him. The burglar was evidently frightened by the daughter moving about In the morning a table cloth stolen from Malin'e was found on the front perch of Mrs. Palmer's house.

Detective McVey and Sergeant Evans went at work on the case, and yesterday found Harlan at Han-by'a school-house, where he was hauling logs for William Danzenbaker. He was arrested and brought to the City Hall. He will have a hearing to-morrow. Harlan denies the charge and says he can prove an alibi. ADVANCE IN MEAT PRICES.

Gone TJp Three Cents a Pound, With Prospect of Going Higher. Meat of all kinds, fresh and salt, has advanced in prise and the butchers ar now having their troubles explaining the reasons for the advance to their customers. If this were the only effect tn them the butchers would not object, b't the higher prices have been the mtv-. of decreased sales with smaller profits, retailers cannot raise their prices t.sjr -orrespond- Ing degree with those of the wholesalers. The reason for the advance, which is about three cents a pound.

Is said to be the scarcity of cattle in the West, but butchers blame it on the capitalists who have con trol of the meat market. The butchers are buying smaller Quantities and meeting conditions the best they can. The situation effect them the stronger, as at this season business is usually dull and if necessary meat can be excluded from the bill of fare without ef fectiog it to any extent Hams which were bought wholesale for 8 cents a pound, now cost the butcher 11 and 12 cents. His margin ot profit is small, as he cannot get much more than this from the consumer. July quotations for cattle were very high and there Is a prospect that prices will advance higher.

SIX PERSONS DROWNED. Carriage Containing Them Was Backed Off" a Ferryboat. WASHINGTON, August 17. A carriage containing six persons was precipitated into White river Ia3t night as it was being driven aboard a ferryboat and all were drowned. The dead are Mrs.

Albert Hensel, four Hensel children and Miss Amy Dillon. The horse had just stepped aboard the ferryboat when the hawser parted and the boat swung out, dropping the carriage, with its occupants, into the river. SEVEN MEN KILLED. By Bunting of an Engine ou a Mexican Railroad. Special despatch to "The Morning News." SAN-LUIS POTOSI, August 17.

Seven were -killed and three fatally injured by the bursting of an engine on the Mexican Central railroad at Cardenas yesterday. Four American engineers were among the killed. Milkman Had Garbage. While inspecting milk yesterday morning Milk Inspector McEviliy found a farmer with can of garbage. He at ot-p told him itVas against the law and had -a taken to the crematory.

No one is allowed to collect garbage, under the present law except the Tegular Collectors and all gar bage must go to. the crematory. Held a Harvest Home. The Good Templars held their annual harvest home in whitemans near Marshallton, yesterday. Several hundred were in attendance and an enjoyable day was Music was furnished by a band and interesting addresses were made.

Well-known Character Dead. Laura Greenwood, a well-known colored character in- this eity, died on Tuesday. She was generally known as "Crazy Laura," and frequently went about the city barefooted and smoking a pipe. PERSONAL N0 SOCIAL. Mrs.

James Boone has returned to Fred- erica. Misg Margaret Welsh has returned from Lewes. Mrs. Joseph K. Adams was New York yesterday.

w. KODinson was in Delaware uity yesterday. W. L. Lofland and family have returned from Rehoboth.

James W. Ponder has returned from Bedford Springs. Mr. and Mrs. William M.

Jefferson have gone to Rehoboth. MarR L. Davis of Milford was In Wilmington yesterday. 1 Dr. and Mrs.

Swithin Chandler are visiting at Eagtesmere, Pa. Edward J. Newell and family have returned from Atlantic City. Mrs. W.

H-. Applegate and son Arthur, returned to Newport News yesterday. District Attorney William Michael Byrne returned from, Platteburg, N. yesterday. Thomas Wilson, formerly of this place; has been appointed organist and choir mas- ter of St.

Paul's Cathedral, and musical director of St. Paul's choir school. Fond du Lac Wisconsin. He enters upon his duties early in September. Governor Has Tannell Declares Ee Not Chanced His, Original Opinion.

TO AWAIT SENATE'S ACTION Should Mr. Quay be Seated the Gov ernor Would Name a Man to Fill the Vacancy From Delaware, but He is Not Influenced by the Opinions of Other Governors. Governor Tunnell yesterday placed at rest all reports that he will appoint Willard Saulsbury, or any other Democrat, as United States Senator, by stating that he will make no appointment, unless the United States Senate reverses Its precedent and seats Matthew Stanley Quay of Pennsylvania. This statement was made by the governor before his departure to Philadelphia. Governor Tunnell is of the opinion that he has no authority to make an appointment, because the Legislature failed to elect a senator, and it is said that every aspirant for the office who hoped to be named by the governor has been informed of bis stand.

In fact, it Is known that In timate friends of the governor have been acquainted with his position on this question for several weeks, and he has made no secret of his Intentions. When asked yesterday afternoon if he would appoint any Democrat as senator. following the action of Governor Stone of Pennsylvania in naming Mr. Quay, the governor replied: 'I have not changed my mind one iota since I gave my first interview, in which 1 said I would make no appointment. I am as firm in my belief as ever that I have no authority to make such an appointment, although Governor Stone has named Mr, Quay, Of course, other governors are en titled to their opinions, and I am entitled to mine.

'The United States Senate is tbe highest court to decide whether a man thus ap pointed should be seated, and it has ruled several times that he should not. Unless that ruling is reversed, as a law-abiding citizen I will nob appoint anybody." "Then if the Senate should reverse Its ruling and seat Mr. Quay, would you ap point a senator?" he was asked. 'Most assuredly, I think I would, the governor replied. The governor came from Dover to this city with Adjutant-General Garret J.

Hart, with whom he was In consultation at Dover about the war claim Delaware has against the United States government. Three affidavits are yet to. be secured before the claim will be ready for presentation to the War Department. The gover nor continued through to Philadelphia, where he spent the night. IMPROVING THE PARK.

Entrance at Market Street Will Soon be Finished and be Pretty. The new entrance to Brandywine Park at Market street will shortly be finished and it will be one of the prettiest park entrances in the country. Visitors will then be able to find th' entrance to the park without making inquiry, and many people will go there who never did so before. A large force of men are at work on the retaining wall of the park roadway at Market street and it will also be ar improvement. When the park road is completed there will be an excellent road for carriages and bicyclists and foot passengers will also be taken care of.

There are many, however, who would like to see a trolley line enter the park at some point so that people could ride directly into the park without a long walk. Brandywine Park is readily reached from various streets, but Rock ford Park would become much more popular if a street car line was run directly to it. It is expected that the trolley line will come some time in the future, as there has been considerable talk of it for a long time. Colored Sailor It was reported to tbe police yesterday that Henry L. Hanby, colored, a sailor en the schooner T.

B. Roberts of Baltimore which is unloading at tbe pulp works, was missing, and was supposed to have been drowned. The sailor came aboard the boat in an intoxicated condition during the night. In the morning a portion of bis clothing was in his bunk, but he was missing, and nothing had been heard of him. It is supposed he got up in the night, and, walking overboard, was drowned.

System Worked Smoothly. The changes in the districts of the free delivery system of the local post office, which were announced in "The Morning News," went into effect yesterday morning. Everything Worked smoothly and both the post office officials and the people who received letters were pleased with the change. The operation Of the new system will be watched and it is expected other improvements will be made from time to time. One of the first will be to extend the four-delivery plan west of Van Buren street as soonas possible.

Girls Are Still Wanted. Local concerns employing women labor still complain of a scarcity of girls. One manufacturer who had eighteen looms at work stated recently that he would gladly put 200 looms in operation if he could secure the girls to work them. The failure to get the number wanted Is regarded as a sign that the girls who want work in Wilmington are employed at present. Such condition has not been met in Wilming ton for some- time before.

Do Not Want Hinds. Major Andruss, who commands the post at Delaware City, has informed the local authorities that he does not want George Hinds, who is held In bail for stealing a watch. This means that the law wiil take its course in his case and Hinds will remain in New Castle Jail until the time of his trial unless be should succeed in getting bail. Will Get the Colors Back. Adjutant-General Hart has received word from the War Department that the colors of the First Delaware Regiment in the late war with Spain will be returned.

As they were purchased by the government they were turqed over with other property, but will now come back to tbe state. i Thieves Are Suspected. The people of Rising Sun end Highlands now suspect thieves of poisoning dogs In that district so tbey can ply their unlawful vocation without being interfered with. The number of attempted burglaries has caused this decision to be reached. i White boom and the Senator Kenney boom were talked of unceasingly among tbe faithful.

And there was Slate Senator Pyle, who would like to be' the next gov ernor. He forgot of his boomlet after i while, and layiug his handkerchief ou the soft sand, nestled his head on the linen, and took a quiet nap. He was in a bliss ful state, with no apparent opposition, as Editor William Saulsbury, who also was a gubernatorial bee in his bonnet, was officiating at a wedding as usber in Dover at the same time. DISCUSSING JOHN W. CAUSEY.

And even John W. Causey of Milford was not heie, although he was expected Democrats, have heard so much of his "as piration for senator, and to pose as a lead er of down-state Democracy recently, that they naturally looked for him here to-day. He was seen in Dover Jast night, but in stead of coming to the he returned to Milford. Something about "picking company" was muttered by a leader, but it was not audible to be heard by ths group gathered a few feet away. Thus the morning was whiled away by every man with a political aspiration greeting Mr.

So and So patronizing way, talking about crop3. and the chances of tbe Democrats in the state next year if they support the ticket, and the Republicans maintain their fac tional quarrel. "Of course I will be a candidate for such and such, and I don't want you to forget me," was usually the closing remark. But there was another side issue as the Dover band enlivened affairs considerably at times by playing various selections. After dinner the rally was called to order.

A porch at the hotel was used as a platform, and G. L. Hardesty of Frederica was named as chairman. He made a brief speech in which he outlined the objects of the meeting. Senator, Kenney, Attorney-General White, Alexander M.

Daly.Thomas D. Burton of Frederica, John D. Hawkins, and John F. Saulsbury also made speeches, the burden of which was to denounce the Republican administration, to assail trusts, and to oppose vehemently the war in the Philippines, and the acquiring of new possessions. IGNORING OF BRYAN.

Senator Kenney led off along this line, and the other speakers followed him up. It was a general stand against Republicanism, along the line the Democrats intend to hew next year. But most surprising to all was the way in which the speakers, studiously avoided any reference to the monetary Issue In their addresses. And even William Jennings Bryan's name was not mentioned publicly in the addresses. What was regarded as the strongest speech of the day was that by John F.

Saulsbury. who spoke well toward the end of the list, but who bad undivided HOPE FOR REPUBLICAN SPLIT. All the speakers spoke gratifyingly to the division in the Republican ranks, and Ehowed that if any kind of an effort is made the Democrats can place themselves In power solidly in Kent county, and in fact, in the entire state. The attempt to smother tbe issue of Bryanism' was not taken so well by the silver Democrats present, some of whom wanted that question placed uncompromisingly before the people. But it was relegated, and many talked of it.

KgNNEY SAID TO BE STRONG. Senator Kenney, it would has a good following in Kent and Sussex coun ties, despite the unpleasantness in which he recently figured in the courts. He has Senator Slaughter, who holds over, as a nucleus, and as a faithful worker. He also would secure the support of Senator George M. D.

Hart, who holds over, it is said Senator Hart's brother, Adjutant-General Hart, is Senator Kenney's private secre tary. It was the opinion among some of the leaders here during the day that Former Congressman Handy lost an excellent opportunity to increase bis. chances and to strengthen his fences down the state by not attending the gathering. "Where is Handy?" was asked more than once. No special invitations were sent out, and ex cepting what has appeared in the newspapers and the posters, no other means of announcing the rally was taken.

C. B. DEATH OF A MINISTER. Rev. Henry Sanderson Died at Ridley Park of Paralysis.

The Rev. Henry Sanderson, a well known minister of this city, died-at Rid ley Park on Wednesday. He would have been eighty years old next Wednesday. Funeral services will be hld on Saturday afternoon and services will be held in Union M. E.

Church. Mr. Sanderson was stricken with paralysis at Chester Heights camp meeting about three weeks ago. Mr. Sanderson was twice married, but has been a widower Bince 1893.

He joined the Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference in 1845, and was a member of the Wilmington Conference for 31 years, ever since its organization. His pastoral appointments were as follows: 1845, Soudersburg, 1S46, Radnor; 1847, Kent; 1848, Chatham; .1849, Fulton; 1850-51, Brandywine; 1852-43, Dauphin; 1S54-55, Zion, 1856-57, Church Creek; 1858-59, Lewes; 1S60-61, Annamessex; 18G2-63, Har-ington; 18fi4-65, Smyrna Circuit; Millsboro; 1869-70, Christiana; 1871-72, St. Georges; 1873-74. Chester; 1S75, Mt. Lebanon; City Mission.

Wilmington 1878, Port Penn. His relation was supernumerary In 1868 and from 1879 to 1885, and superannuated since 18s6. LOCAL POINTS. The work of surveying the workhouse land has been number of Maryland peaches were offered for sale In the markets yesterday and brought $2 a basket. The regular monthly meeting of the W.

C. T. V. will be held at No. 100 West Eighth street this afternoon at' 3 o'clock.

Philip Edler has received an interesting letter from his son John, who is with the government troops at Manila. The Pullman Palace Car Company yesterday shipped to various places a number of cars which had been repaired. David Ferris will be among the speakers at the thirty-third anniversary of the Universal Peace Union at Mystic, on August 25. A supper will be given by St. James's Church, Stanton, at the home of Robert C.

Justis, near Brandywine Springs on Saturday evening. John Spars, colored, while at work for the Diamond State Steel Company yesterday, was seized with cramps and removed to the Homeopathic Hospital. At the custom house yesterday the British steamship Oilfield entered from Rouen, France, to load with oil at Marcus Hook, and the Spanish steamship Ciunad de Rues cleared with oil from the same place for Valencia, Spain. a ATTEMPTED KENNEY BOOM But Attorney-General White Was There With His Senatorial Aspirations. John D.

Hawkins With a Boom for Attorney-General sad Alexander M. Daly, Who Desires to Go to Congress Speakers Attack Trusts -and Expansion Many Kent County Leaders at the Meeting. Handy, Willard Saulsbury and John Biggs Absent. From a staff correspondent. BOWER'S BEACH.

August 17. Democrats from all parts of Kent county, and in fact, from New Castle and Sussex counties, gathered here to-day in a '-harmonious love feast" in the attempt to unite the party for come-what-rnay at the next election. "Harmonious" It was because the money issue was studiously iguored, but trusts, expansion, and the war in the Philippines were assailed vigorously by Senator Richard Kenney, Attorney-General Robert C. White, and other Democratic leaders, who made adresses. But what was originally planned for a tremendous, sweepstake for Senator Kenney developed Jnto a free-for-all for every candidate in the lower counties with any aspirations for office, and the boom of Sena tor Kenney for re-election was placed on a level with that of Attorney-General White and John F.

aulsbury for the United states senate. Of course candidates for every other of fice within the gift of Delaware voters also were in the throng, but attempt was made to set up a slate ior the rank and Former Congressman L- Irving Handy was conspicuously absent. So was John Biggs. So was Willard Sauls- pury, uut senator Kenney was here, as also was Attorney-General White, and the way they circulated among the voters would have made the absent senatorial aspirants-envious. Fully three thousand persons, including men, women and children were here, and such an array of cirriages and all descriptions of vehicles never before was viewed at this resort.

To-nigbt when the homeward drive began there was a solid procession of carriages more than a mile long, and others were waiting an opportunity to start out. Democrats came from every part of Kent county, and from towns in Sussex. All roads led to Bower's Beach, and the distance was not taken into consideration. During the past week allur ing posters bad been placed in conspicuous plao fs about Kent county, reading as fol- lows: "DEMOCRATIC MEETING. Upon the urgent solicitation ot mi hny Democrats of Kent county, a meeting of Kent county Democrats will be held at Bower's Beach on Thursday, August 17.

1SH9. at: 2 o'clock p. m. Let every Democrat in the oun-ty who can attend this meering. Music and speeches will be provided, but the primary object is to give the local county organization an opportunity to meet and confer together now when no election is impending, and when plans and purposes can be dispassionately discussed.

Let this be a great day for Democracy. The Democratic County Executive committee will lend its support to this effort. By order of Kent county Democrats." ALL FLOCKED TO THE BEACH. Naturally, with a delightful day, all the stalwarts, in the eounty, with their families, made their way here. From Dover came State Senator, Stephen Slaughter, with a party in his steam launch Dixie, including Senator Kenney, former Postmas ter Thomas Gooden, Dr.

Beniah L. Lewis. William Postles, and other Democratic lights. George A. Miilington brought At torney-General Robert White and Slate Senator John Pyle in a double team, and County Chairman John D.

Hawkins, Alexander M. Daly and John F. Saulsbury from Dover also arrived in the morning to be on hand early. Then there was former speak er of the Senate Hezeklah Harrington, State Senator Robert H. Lewis, former Speaker Emory B.

RIggin of Dr. Anderson and E. K. Jones of Dover, Wil liam G. Postles, Robert H.

Wilson, editor of the Smyrna Call, in fact every Democrat Andrew Smith of Dover, backed by several of Senator Kenney's friends. It is said that the undermining forces that havj tended recently tor weaken Senator Kenney's candidacy for re-election have been realized by Senator Slaughter and his friends, and something had to be done to bolster up the rank and file in his favor. The Dover bank trial, it is isaid, has bad en unjvholesome effect upon the senator's chances. Then again, there was another story going the rounds that William Jenisngs Bryan has "thrown own" Senator Kenney and has transferred his palm of leadership In Delaware during the next cam paign to former Congressman Handy, lt and State Senator Slaughter, his lleuteu ant, returned from the i Democratic conference in Chicago, they stated that they thought Mr. Bryan's chances at the next Presidential campaign for renominatinn were slim.

This, it was claimed, was but a slap at Bryan because he had "thrown down" Senator And it also was said that beeause-el this Mr. Bryan will not visit Dover when he stumps the state. He was Senator Kenney's guest when in Dover three years ago. HANDY WAS ABSENT. To offset this combination of adverse circumstances, it was said that the rally to-day was planned to boom Senator Kenney.

The other senatorial aspirants received word of the affair, but Attorney-General White was the only one to heed the whispers. The call was to Kent county Democrats, but Mri White wandered from Sussex to get among the faithful. The ab- seuce of former Congressman Handy was aiacussea, ana irom me general tone osr the crowd it was not expected that Willard Saulsbury or John Biggs would attend. ALL KINDS OF BOOMS LAUNCHED. Naturally all kinds of booms were launched during the day.

There was Alexander M. Daly, the Dover attorney, who circulated about with his cherished boom for representative in Congress. And there was farmer Secretary of State John D. county, was in Wilmington, and so were number of other Democrats who might have been at the meeting had they thought it of much Importance. Senator Kenney was reported to be at the meeting, but he did not live far from the scene, and some of the Democrats here think the whole thing was being worked as a sort of Kenney boom for a re-election' at United States Senator.

TRUCKERS MUST ANSWER WARRANTS ISSUED FOR FIVE JERSEYMEN. Charged With Violating the Build lng Law by Erecting Shed on the Wharves. Another movement was made in tbe famous case of whether a sbed is a build lng, yesterday when five New Jersey truckers were arrested on warrants sworn out by Building Inspector Cassidy charging tbem with having erected a building on the wharf at Front and Church streets contrary to the ordinances of the city. The men arrested were Lewie and John English, George W. Hewett, Joseph Foga and John P.

Clark. They gave bat! jr a bearing on Monday morning, when Judg Ball will pass upon the case. If the judge decides thatjt sbed is a building and fines tbe men they Siilso be compelled to tear down the structureVTt is not known what action the New JerseyVruckers will then take, but it is likely tbatVjiumber of them will go to the raarkets irH-Xhester and Phlladephla rather than comeWlthla city and pay the fees charged by the Street and Sewer Department for the use of Its wharf. It is claimed tbe charges are too high and tbe men who come here In 'boats loaded with truck cannot afford, to pay the amount demanded. On the other hand the city claims that the fees are all right and so the case i ANOTHER MAN EMPLOYED.

More Crematory Help Secured, to Tide Over the Busy Season. At the request of Chairman Willis, ot the crematory committee of City Council, the members last visited tie crematory while it was lftV operations The committee will put an man at worn at mgni so as to ids garbage, v- The oommittee. bad authority to put on ah' additional man, but before doing no desired the other members of Council to see that such action wa really necessary. Garbage collections, tbe committee explained, had been unusually heavy lately and the furnaces have to be kept at a great as well as steady beat to burn the charges which are placed in them. It was claimed that the man attending to the furnaces should remain there and do his work Instead of being compelled to go on top ot the furnact'F and help load them.

The new man will be put at work on top of the furnaces. Street and Sewer Salaries. Directors of the Street and Sewer De partment hold that while the salaries of the four street supervisors have Increased the pay-roll of the department, the expenses have not been increased, the amount is taken out of the money for merly expended on streets in the sections which are now divided into districts. Tblv was the claim made at the time the new resolution- was put Into effect. The direc tors are out of the city now, but the same argument is used as when the change was made.

Gave a Picnic The Sunday-school of St. Georges Pres byterian Church gave a picnic at Augustine Park yesterday. The attendance was large and the picnic was one of the most enjoyable ever held. The Weather. Z.

James Belt's thermometer yesterday recorded 62 degrees at 9 a. 76 at noon, 8 at 3 p. m. and 77 at p. m.

"The Morn ing News" thermometer recorded 70 at 9 68 at midnight and 66 at 2 o'clock. this morning. Indications, For Delaware: Generally fair Friday and Saturday, except probably rain on the coast; northeast gales on the coast Friday. 2 Found in the Street in Wilmington. When you find somethinjr that doesn't belong to you it should be advertised in The Morning NEW3 want columns.

Pretty nearly everybody reads News and those who don't read it are not the one who have valuable things to lose. ft iTior went through the pockets. In one of any prominence fn the county, was here a letter reading: "In case of acei-I t0 BwpIJ tbe numbers, dent notify Rose Olive, Delaware City, or 'TWAS A KENNEY P. Boylan, 815 Linden street, or E. PJ lt 'cakcd out early in the day that it Boylan, Fifth avenue and Brown street." 8 Senator Kenney boom.

The Kent The men wh saw the body at the station county Democrats, who -called the meet-and lso observed the bullet wound, were st was currently whispered, were Edi-divided in their onlninns aa to what he i i tor Wilson, of the Smyrna Call, and J. is a case of murder or suicide. Some thought the bullet hole larger than that of 22 calibre. RAILROAD OFFICIALS' TBJP. Inspected Bridges and Went to Ocean City.

A special train carrying officials of the W. B. railroad, who were on an inspection and pleasure trip combined, left the W. B. station at 8.10 o'clock yesterday morning.

Among" the officials were General Superintendent E. F. Brooks, Superintendent of Delaware Division R. L. Holliday and J.

L. Richards, After in spectlng several bridges the party went tojwas pointed out that "when Senator Kenney Ocean City on a pleasure trip. On account of au east wind bathing was not good, being attended with considerable danger. The party returned to this eity at 4.22 p. m.

Two large excursion trains ran to Ocean City and one to Rehoboth. About 400 passengers were carried from here. Count Dianovitch Departs. Count Rocco Dianovitch called on Governor Tunnell yesterday and visited the towns between this city and Dover. He I expressed himself as much pleased with his trip.

His collection of letters was increased by letters from the governor and others. The count leaves for Baltimore to-day. New Fire Alarm Boxes. J. W.

Aydon, superintendent of the fire and police systems, announces that three new Are alarm boxes have been placed In position, namely: 152. Third and Jefferson streets; 153, Front and Union streets: 154, Washfngton street and Concord avenue. Charter Granted. At Dover yesterday the Delaware Trust Company filed a charter for Duncan ft King, capital stock $5,000. This is a law Arm of Pittsburg, which has decided to incorporate Us business.

from Kotiebue sound to St. Michael had six games won and two lost. Peck, Wash-j sailed in a small schooner for Seattle tvjineton. leads the division with five games days before the Alliance lefu jwon, none lost. -3.