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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
TWO FATAL EXPLOSIONS
Powder Works Wrecked. Three
Men Meet Death. I
READINGS FATALFAUT0RY FIRE.

Exploding Gasoline Starts q Connn-
grafton Which Results In the Death
of One Woman and Serious Inju-
ries to Fifty-scven Others.
Pottstown. Pa. Dec. s.-The powder
works Of James S. Miller. near Sum-
neytown, we're completely wrecked by
explosion yesterday and three men
were killed and several others injured.
The dead are: William Baer, aged rs
years, superintendent of the works;
Allen Schneck, 46 years: John Schwag-
er, "a years. Frank Schaffer, aged "a
years. was probably fatally injured.
and Raymond Faust was seriously
burned and bruised,
There were two explosions, tho first
occurring In the glazing house. The
other explosion followed within 80 sec
onds, and the entire five buildings
which comprised the works were de-
molished. Baer and Schwager were in
the glazing house when the explosion
occurred and Schaffer was at work in
the mixing houss. Their bodies were
horribly mangled. Schaffer and Faust
and five other men were working In
other parts of the works when the
shock came. but all escaped serious in
jury except the two named.
The shock of the explosion was ter.
rife, and considerable damage was
done to the houses Of the workmen,
which are located near the works. The
cause Of the explosion cannot be
definitely ascertained.
Within the past dozen years there
have been five explosions in these
works, three of which resulted in ia
talitieS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
THE TRANSVAAL WAR
simultaneous battles Expected Mt
Natal and SnytfOnteln.

Natal and SpytfOnteln.
London, Dec. 8.-General Buffers ar
rival at Freere Is held to indicate that
all the preparations for an advance to
the relief of Ladysmith are complete
and that stirring news will soon be re-
ceived. The fact that Lord Methuen
Is announced as resuming his COM
mand at almost the same moment Is
Interpreted In some quarters to mean
that battles will be fought simultane-
ously in Natal and at Spytfontein. 1t
appears doubtful, however, whether
General Methuen's force is yet ready
for what will evidently be a heavy
encounter.
The Daily Mail publishes dispatch
from Julian Ralph at Modder River,
who says: 1.-THE Kimberley people
are troubled by the necessity of feed
ing 10000 Basutos in the diamond
fields whom the Beers refuse to allow
to depart and who, should they fall to
got enough meat, would become dis
contented and restless There were
$50 Beers killed or wounded in the
battle here. That number has already
been accounted for. and the enemy's
losses were probably much heavier"
A searchlight message from Colonel
Kekevich. at Kimberley, says the town
Is provisioned for 40 days, with for
age for 80 days, and has . plentiful
water supply.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The Delaware and Hudson railroad
will expend $5,000,O00 for new rolling
stock.
James P. Reed, ex-champion checker
player Of the world, died in Pittsburg,
aged 40.
Virginia Democrats nominated Uni
ted States Senator T. S. Martin to sue
coed himself
Disastrous floods are destroying
some of the most productive lands in
the Stuck River valley, Wash.
While trying to rid the Springfield
(Ills.) prison of vermin 20 prisoners
were almost asphyxiated by gas.
Douglas Duncan and Walter Smith,
l0-year-old boys, were drowned yes
terday at Toronto while skating ON
thin ice.
Ferdinand w. Peck. our commits
sioner general to the Paris exposition,
declines reelection as president of the
National Business League.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
1T LOOKS LIKE TAYLOR
1 Verdict in the Kentucky Contest
Tomorrow Morning.

FOmOffOw morning.
Frankfort, Dec. 8.--The decision of
the state board Of election commits
sioners. covering the gubernatorial
contest, will be handed down tomorrow
morning. The strong probability is
that certificates of election will be
favorable to William s. Taylor. the
Republican candidate for governor,
and to the Republican candidates for
other Offices ON the state ticket. The
vote will probably be two for the Re-
publican and one for the Democratic
state ticket.
It Is possible, In case the decision
Is given to Taylor, that the Democrats
may secure an injunction restraining
him from taking his seat, and in this
manner inaugurate the fight that will
be carried in to the legislature and
fought out there to the bitter end.
1t is believed tho board, in handing
down its decision, will say that while
frauds and Irregularities were undoubt-
edly committed In the election, the
powers Of the board do not permit it
to 20 behind the returns. 1t is expect
ed that upon this part Of the decision.
granting 1t Is made. a Democratic con-
test will be given ground to stand.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
= ARGE PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE
II real estate on
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1902

At the National Hotel, bliddetown. COM
mencng at o'clock.
No l.Dyatts Mlll-1his is fine mill prop,
erty, 10 acres Of land. situated miles onth
of Newark, has capacity OF ~ barrels Roller
process. mill in good condition, water power
with two sets of buildings, land first quality.
No. 2-Farm Of 285 acrrs adjoining the town,
Of Fort Penn, tine soil, Immediately on Della.
ware River and Is fine stock or grain farm.
No. ga nice home two miles from Middle.
town. 200 acres, 70 acres OF fne timber bal
anco till able. " roomed house, nearly new
with necessary outbuildings, II mile from
No i.Farm-near Blackbird. 100 acres. 100
tilablo. 80 wood. elegant buildings, nearly
new nice pleasant home, plenty Of fruit l
No $500 acre farm-s situated on the CeIa-
ware river 2 sets of buildings no finer soil
and no better stock farm in the state. will run
udairy OF 100 COWS. cost the deceased owner
s5s0N and will pay big per cent, lies with.
in miles Of two large towns.
No 6.4OO acre farm-l milo from Galena,
Nd good buildings and M fine soil IS there
is in ksnt County, Nd, and as well located
and productive.
No 7.lsI acre farm-on the Levels and q
nice home, elegant buildings, fine soil and in
good condition, 100 tilable acres balance in
wood.
No; Slime Min propcrty, ~ miles iron,
Mildletown, same from odessa, this is one Of
the best water power mills in the state and
everything isin complete order. Roller pro.
No "a Fine home-5 miles from Whining.
ton, mile from New Castle. large buildings,
good fine sul, nice view Of Delaware River,
near steam and trolley cars, and fine home.
No. l0.These far ms-belong mostly to es-
tates N ostly out Of the State and the owners,
mostly Ladies, desire them sold rs to settle
estutGs and the sales will be positive aud on
easy terms
No. ll-Farm-on mile from Bridt evllle,
Del, containing 2l2 acres, 200 arabic, good
buildings and there Is on this farm 8, 0C0 peach
1rees four years old au very fine, tho soil 10
fine and the arm Is in good shape aud con.
venient,
These are among the best farms In New
Castle County, Delaware. All arc well To-
Gated and parties wishing to buy will be
shown them free Of charge. Possession in
March. II will pay any one desiring nice
home to attend the sale.
GEORGE ". INGRAM,
J.Frank BIgss, Attorney. Niddletown. psl,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
A PLUCKY YOUNG WOMAN.
Miss McAteer, u Tennis Champion
ThrOttles Rabld Dog.

Miss McAteer, a Tennis Champion,
ThrOttles a Rabid Dog.
Pittsburg, Dec. ga mad dog ter
rorized citizens on the streets OF
Williamsburg and had things all his
own way until Miss Myrtle McAteer,.
the we'll known tennis player and
champion In the womens double OF
the United States, grasped 1t by the
throat and held the struggling, mad
dened creature until aid came to her.
Every one was making way for the
dog as Miss McAteer came out Of the
gate at her home. Instead Of attempt
ing to shun him she suddenly clutched
1t by the throat and choked the rabid
animal. She held the dog In this man
ner until the conductor Of passing
street car came up. and he, instead OF
doing any material good, only mad
dened 1t more by kicking 1t. Finally
Miss McAteer became so exhausted
that she loosened her grip, but the dog
was so weak there was little danger Of
his doing harm, at least until he re-
vlved. He was killed later. Miss Nc
Ateer's dress was badly torn in the
struggle with the desperate animal,
whose bite meant death. but she was
not injured in any way and suffered no
nervous shock,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Big Mine Strike Threatened.

Shamokin, Pa. Dec. 8.-President
John Fahey, Of the local district Of the
United Mine Workers of America, has
issued notice to the officials Of sub
districts between here and Mt. Carmel
to assemble tonight for the transac-
ton of important business. It is be-
lieved the meeting is called to take
action on orders of President Mitchell,
of the national order Of mine work.
ers, to join in the Nanticoke strike I'M
less In the interim the troubles be-
tween the Nanticoke miners and the
Susquehanna Coal company are adj
justed. This would mean a general
strike In the anthracite and bituminous
region II within the power of the mine
workers to accomplish 1t, which would
affect 900 miners.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

Brooklyn, Dec. 8.-The Brooklyn
Eagle says that lawyer intimately
connected with an investigation into
the affairs of the Franklin syndicate
has given information that William f.
Miller, the manager Of the Franklin
syndicate, Is under surveillance near
Montreal, Canada. on a Canadian war
rant charging him with having in his
possession stolen goods brought into
Canada by him from the United
States. Extradition proceedings have
already begun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Palmer Not in Favor of Bryan,

Howell, Mich, Dec. Sin a letter
from Hon. John M. Palmer, who is at
the head of the sound money Demo-
Gratis. written to friend here in an
swer to an alleged interview asserting
that he had come out in favor of Will
lam j. Bryan, Mr.. Palmer denies the
interview emphatically, adding: II
would not support Bryan, and l do not
predict his election. Bryan will lose
Illinois by nearly 100000 votes in my
opinion. No gold Democrats will vote
for him yet"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Fugitive Russian Embexsler.

New York, Dec. S.-After hunt
starting in faraway Russia and ending
in Montana, where the fugitive was
finally trapped, Anthony Petrow Schulz
ten, alias A. F. Klutchinski. was yes
terday brought to this city and ar
raigned before United States Commits
sioner Shields, who at the request Of
Vladimir Teplow, Russian consul gen.
eral to the United States, on Oct. 20
last issued warrant for the mans
arrest on the charges Of forgery and
grand larceny Of 16,415 roubles from
private bank in the borough of Keida-
ny, Russia. in which he was book
keeper. The prisoner was sent to Lud-
low street Jail pending the outcome of
the eXtradition proceedings.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Victory For the welsbnch Light.

New York, Dec. SIN the United
States circuit court of appeals Judge
Shipman yesterday handed down de-
cision that practically ends litigation
of three years and assures to the Wells
bach Light company monopoly in the
United States of the patent Of DR.. Carl
Auer and the improvements by Will
lam and Fred l.. Rawson. Infringe
ments have been so frequent that suits
have been brought in New York, New
Jersey. Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and
Kansas,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
WOMAN ROUTS A BURGLAR.
Now Confined to bed as a Result of
Her Struggle.

Now Confined to bed as a Result of
Her Struggle.
Chicago, Dec. 8.-Mrs. l.. Schurtz-
enberg, a national delegate from the
Red Cross society to the Philippines,
and personal friend Of President Nc
Kinley, is lying at the home of Mrs. s.
S. Wise. 401 Thirty-third street, under
a physicians care, with her face
bruised and swollen and her arms and
body black and blue. as the result Of
a struggle with a burglar Wednesday
night. Mrs. Schurtzenberg, who re-
Gently returned from Manila, was
awakened by hearing some one in her
room. She jumped up, grappled with
the burglar and screamed for help. In
the struggle for the possession of Mrs.
Schurtzenberg's jewel case she was
struck time and time again. The
burglar finally plunged through win
dow and escaped, but without plumber
Mrs. Schurtzenberg will probably be
confined to her bed for some time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
A Mortgage For Twelve Millions.

Jersey City. Dec. S.-There was filed
in the county clerks Office yesterday
a mortgage for $12,2S2, 900, given by
the Guayaquil and Quito Railway COM
pany to the United States Mortgage
and Trust company, of New York, to
secure an issue of bonds in that sum.
The bonds are to be payable in 80
years and bear 6 per cent interest, the
principal and interest to be payable
In gold. The railway company will
receive as payment for the work of
development large share of the
Ecuador custom house receipts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
p. A. d. Widener's Philanthropy.

Philadelphia, Dec. 8.-Peter A. B.
Widener announces. in briefly word
ed letter to Mayor Ashbridge, that he
has purchased tract of SO acres near
Logan Station. between North Broad
street and Old York road, upon which
he proposes to erect and endow an in
dustrial home for crippled children, at
cost of 100000. The tract of land
will be covered by about - buildings,
of which the largest or main structure
will be distinctive edifice fronting
on Broad street. The buildings will be
erected on the dormitory plan, the
annex structures being used for in
dustrial and educational purposes. The
main building will be devoted to the
shelter of the inmates.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Murderer Kinney's Long Sentence.

Scranton, Dec. S.-John F. Kinney,
who killed his bride of three months
at Simpson on the night Of July last,
was yesterday sentenced to 10 years
and six months in the Eastern peniten-
tiary. Kinney pleaded guilty Of MUIR
der, and Judge Edwards, after hearing
a number of witnesses, fixed the grade
of the crime at second degree. He then
gave him the maximum penalty, less
six months.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Chinese Governor Dismissed

Picking, Dec. S.-The governor Of
the province of Shan-Tung has been
dismissed in consequence of his in
ability to deal with the missionary
troubles which have been rife through
out that province. Yuan Shiska, for
merly commander of the foreign drill
ed brigade. has been appointed to sue
coed him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
DEAL ESTATE FOR SALE WILL BE
n sold at public sale, on
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER II. 1872.

At the Court House, in Wilmington. tina fol
lowing described real estate, situated in Will
mugton, late of John Hanna. deceased, TO wit:
No IA lot Of land with n stable and
blacksmith and wheelwright shop. Beginning
at the intersection of the southwestern side OF
Front street, north Is degrees west 70 feet and
inch to land Of VIM Valentine. thence by
line of this land southwesterly u feet to the
land OF Thomas Drein, thence by lino OF his
land southeasterly rs feet | inch to the north.
westerly side Of Fatnall street aforesaid and
thence thereby north .! degrees east so feet to
the place of beginning.
No. THAT certain lot or piece Of land with
tho brick buildings thereon erected. situated
in the said city CT Wilmington. bound d and
described rs follows to wit. Beginning at tho
intersection Of the easterly side Of Jefferson
street, with the northerly side Of Twelfth
street, thence easterly along the said side Of
Twelfth street 50 f,et TO n corner, thence
northeriy parallel with Jefferson street ~ feet
TO d stake or corner, thence westerly parallel
with Twelfth street 50 feet to the said sda OF
jefferson street, thence thereby southerly 10
feet to the place OF beginning. be this contents
thereof what they may. Attendance Will
be- given and terms Of sale made known on day
Ct sale. CArHARINE HANNA, Executrix.
". N. Lank, Auctioneer. d6St
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Breach Of Promise Award Reversed.

Richmond, Dec. 8.-The supreme
court Of apeals yesterday handed down
a decision in the celebrated case Of
Sanders VS.. Coleman. Mr.. R. M. San
ders, a well-to-do resident of Lancas-
ter county. became engaged to Miss
Gertrude Coleman. On the day they
were to wed letter was received from
Mr.. Sanders asking to be released, be-
cause his physician advised him that
he was in no condition to marry. Miss
Coleman instituted suit and the jury
awarded her $4,000 damages. The SUI
preme court held that illness comes
under the acts Of God, and reversed
the lower court,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
A "Greater Chicago Scheme,

Chicago, Dec. s. - Representative
citizens comprising the committee of
100 appointed by the Civic Federation
met yesterday and launched move.
ment to unite the numerous taxing
bodies in Cook county under one re-
sponsible head, and create greater
Chicago. An amendment to the state
constitution will be prepared author
izing the consolidation.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Decapitated by q Cayein.

Fair Haven. VT. Dec. S.-William
DENIM, 3S years old, was killed and
three other men seriously injured al
the Lloyd slate quarries here yester-
day. The men were at work in pit
when mass Of debris fell on them.
Dennin's head was severed from his
body. He leaves widow and four
children.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
still Another Miller "Identiacation,

Monterey, Mex, Dec. 8.-A man an
swering the description of William F.
Miller, the fugitive member of the
Franklin syndicate, of Brooklyn, N. Y,
arrived in this city five days ago He
was identified by the likeness of Miller
published in American newspapers,
which reached here after his arrival.
The police communicated with the
New York police, asking if the man
should be held pending Identification.
Before an answer had been received
the man left for Tampico. He is said
to have sailed from that port for Cen
trail America.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

Chicago, Dec. S.-The stockholders
of the Union Broom Supply company
held secret meeting here yesterday
and decided to make the price on
broomcorn 5000 per ton. It is said by
stockholders that this price will adj
vance materially within another month.
It Is said that the broomcorn supply is
more than $4,000 tons short of the de-
mand
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
A German Walters windfall.

Chicago, Dec. S.--Henry Fuermann,
a German waiter. who came to Chi
cago year ago, received cablegram
yesterday from Munich. Germany, in
forming him that he had fallen heir
to an estate valued at 100000. The
bequest. which came from an uncle,
was surprise to Fuermann. as the
old gentleman had chiltdsn of his own.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Lilier "Removed for Incompetency."

Columbus, o., Dec. 8.-The general
order No. of the commander-in-ch chief
Uf the National Army of Spanish War
Veterans, General ]. Warren Keifer,
was issued yesterday. The only cogniz-
ance taken Of the recent bolt made
by w. G. Liller, is the following: W.
Liller, who has been acting Temporal
rily as adjutant general, Is removed for
incompetency." He is directed to turn
over all property to General H. H. AK
line, who Is appointed to succeed him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
BlsMAkK,s IRON NERVE

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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Defended His mother with "A Gun.

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. Sword has
reached here from Crenshaw county
that the 15-year-old son Of Widow
Rhodes shot and killed William Jones
and mortally wounded John Pruitt
while they were attempting to force
an entrance into his mothers home.
They had battered down the door with
Q fsncs rail. when the boy fired.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Starved Herself to death.

Kansas City. Dec. 8.-Mrs. Sarah "A.
Lansdowne. Of Stanbury. Mo-. died It
the home of her stepmother, Mrs. Dr..
Doane, in this city, yesterday from
forced starvation. She had become
craxed over religion and refused to eat
or drink. For the past II days, save
for q little nourishment forced down
her throat. she had not partaken Of .
mouthful Of food or drop Of water. !.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Killed Venerable wife and Self

Adel, Ia. Dec. S.-Joseph Hutthe,s
yesterday beat his wife to death with
a club and then blew his brains out
with shotgun. He was 65 years old
and had been married 40 years. Sig
children survive the couple. Jealousy
Iaused thu TRAGEDY. .4 ...a
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Dropped Dead Disc ssinw Religion.

Dropped Dead DiscussinK Religion.
Butte, Mont, Dec. 8.-Professor NAL
achy Dwyer, an old resident Of Butte,
formerly Of Ogdensburg. N. Y. during
a heated religious discussion with J.
8. Charlebois. the divine healer. at
tempted to strike the latter. Charlie
bois called on God to protect him, and
Dwyer dropped dead. Dryer was IS
years old. The coroner's inquest de-
veloped the fact that death was due
to heart failure produced by excite
ment.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
Burglars, victims Condition Critical

Racine. Wis, Dec. S.-The condi-
ton of Rev. David B. Cheney and his
wife, who were shot by burglar on
Wednesday, is said to be critical. None
Of the suspects SO far arrested has
been positively identified as the would
be murderer.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-12-08
List Of Sales.

December
&c. W. Baldwin Booths Corner,
Pa.
February
i6-l1-E. G. Reybo'd, Reybold st ition
near Delaware City.