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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
EDWIN KNIGHT ARRESTED
Charged With Numbering Mrs. Fannii
Sprasus at South Berwick, Maine.
AN ATTEMPT TO BURN THE BODY
The Smoke Was Seen, and the
Fire Extinguished.
KNIGHT A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS MAN

South Berwick, Me-, Dec. "a. Edwin
H. Knight was arrested at his home,
at South Berwick junction, today, on
warrant charging him with the
murder of Mrs. Fannie Sprague, al
South Berwick, last May.
Mr.. Knight is Al years of age, a
native of South Berwick and success.
full business man,
The crime for which Mr.. Knight was
arrested was disclosed by the finding Of
the mutilated body of Fannie Sprague
in heap Of rubbish In barn on the
Knight farm, at South Berwick Juno.
ton. An attempt had been made to
burn the body, but the smoke was seen
and the fire extinguished by two men,
who wei sent to the barn on an errand.
After putting out the fire, the men
found the body. The evidences impli--
eating Mr.. Knight has been carefully
guarded by the authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
MEN HURT, DOG BEHEADED.
An Accident on tho Wilmington Il Northern
Bridge Over the Christiana.

An Accident on tho wilmington Il Northern
Bridge Over the Christiana.
Hugh Lynch, a resident of tho south
westerly section of the oity, had mar
row escape from death, Saturday after
noon about 3 o'clock, at the bridge of
the Wilmington & Northern railroad
across the Christiana River. He and
several repair men were standing on
the bridge, which had been turned off
without warning, and while the danger
signal was yet set, the engineer OF
shifter No. 5 ran upon the bridge, the
pilot of the engine striking Mr.. Lynch
and severely iniuring him.
A dog priced by Mr.. Lynch above
money value, and one of the smartest
in this section of tho country, was run
over and decapitated, the head of the
animal lying on one side of the track
and the body on the other. Over 5000
had recently been refused for the
| animal.
The other men, who were standing
near, had narrow escapes and one man,
Collinsap, an employee, was severely
bruised
| The engineer was asked about thu
signals, and he stated that he had no
noticed them. The bridgetender tool
| tie number of the engine, time, nam,
of the engineer, witnesses and othe
data and viii send the same to tn
office of Ike company.
The engine was going at the rate o
at lenst 80 miles per hour when tn
bridge was reached, and that more seri
GUS damage was not caused is consid
cred fortunate,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
APPOINTED BY JUDGE SPRUANCE.

G. c. Surtz and L. Scott Townsend, Audi
tors-Col. du Pont and w. p. Bancroft,
Park Commissioners.
Charles O. Kurtz and L. Scott Town
send have been appointed by Resident
Associate Judge William G. Spruance
to audit the accounts of the county
treasurer, county comptroller. Levy
Court Commissioners and clerk Of the
Levy Court for the year drawing to
close.
The law requires that the auditors
represent the two political parties.
MIR. Kurtz IS Democrat and Mr..
Townsend a Republican. The former
is real estate dealer, and was one Of
the auditors of last years accounts.
Mr.. Townsend is paying teller OF the
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co.
The period which their work will
cover is January Sd, 1900, to January
I'd, 1901.
PARK COMMISSIONERS REAPPoINTED.
Resident Associate Judge William @.
Spi uance has reappointed Col. Henry
A. du Point and William p. Bancroft
as lark commissioners for full terms OF
six years, from the expiration Of their
present terms on the last day OF this
wear.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
JEFFERSON STREET RAIL WAY,

Work to be Resumed This Week by the
Peoples Railway Co.
The Peoples Railway Co. is to re-
sumo the work of building the Jeffsr-
sun street railway this week. Owing
to delay in getting paving material, the
work was stopped at Delaware avenue
few weeks ago.
While several streets were turn I'm,
the Street and Sewer Department
served notice on the company that il
must not do any more tearing up until
the open streets had been made passa.
BILE. This morning, all streets having
been closed except at one place, the
department gave the company permits
sion to resume work on Jefferson street
with the understanding that no more
than two squares can be opened at one
time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
DOVER.

Dover, Dec. 81. james Doriety, late
of New Castle, an employe at Kellum's
blacksmith shop, was waylaid few
nights ago by man and woman,
both colored, who. after beating aud
biting him, took 81 from his pockets
He was attacked 10 front Of his board
ingEouse, on Queen street, and was found
two hours later in an unconscious con-
dition. He was so BADLY bitten that be
will lose two finger nails.
L. M. Wright, late of Dover, has
engaged in the mercantile business al
Norristown. Pa.
Tho Dover Benevolent Society has
elected the following officers: presi
dent, Miss Mary L. salisbury; Vice.
President, Mrs. L. X. Jones; Secre
-ary, Miss Harriet CoInegys; Assistant
Secretary, Mrs. Anna S. Wharton
Treasurer, Mrs. Lizzie Watson.
George E. HuId of Glasgow, Mon
tana, and Miss Mary L. Hargadine o
Felton we're married yesterday Afternoon
at the residence of the BRIDES mother
Father Connolly OBLIGATED, and was az
sisted by Father Waldr n,
| The large harm and machinery she'd
on Jacob Friedel's farm, near FELTON,
were destroyed ny fire yesterday. a
we're also large quantity of corn ant
the farm machinery. The insuranc
amounts to $1,000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
MAGGIE HOEL ABDUCTED.
Missing Since Monday-Fears That 81
Has Been Murdered.

Missing Since Monday-Fears That She
Has Been Murdered.
Pueblo, COL, Dec. 2i.-Mageie Hoel,
Is years old, who lived with her sister,
Mrs. Charles Beattie, IN Il lonely spot
about three miles west of this city,
was abducted yesterday afternoon, aud
it is feared she has been murdered.
On Sunday, Mrs. Beattio left
Maggie in charge OF tho formers
young daughter On her return. two
hours later, her sister was gone and
the baby alone in the house. There
were evidences of struggle about the
house; and in tho yard, were found
the footprints of man. The tracks
led toward tho Arkansas River and at
some places along the trail, appeared
the prints of the smaller shoes worn by
the girl At other places, the trail
indicated that the girl was dragged or
carried along by her captor. Near the
river bank, where the ground is harder,
all traces were lost.
A large number Of men have been
searching. but the girl has not yet
been found. At Mrs. Beattie's heme,
Maggie's hat and the wrap which che
ordinarily wore out of doors were found
| undisturbed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
CENTRAL SUNDAY-SCHOOL.
Enjoyable Exercises in Honor of the Forty
fifth Anniyersnry-Priz Awarded,


fifth Anniyersnry-Pr Awarded,
The 45th anniversary of Central Presby-
terrain Sunday-school was celebrated IN the
church Sunday with exercises that were
very interesting to a large congregation.
Evergreen and holly had been effectively
used in the decorations, Addresses were
MADE by the Rev. William II. Logan,
secretary of Wilson College, Chambersburg,
Pa, and the Rev. DIR. Thomas A. McCurdy.
In his annual report Superintendent Crosby
said the present enrolment is: Main
SCHOOL, officers, male teachers, W
female teachers, ia boys, 207 girls, total,
365. Primary departmental teachers and
officers, go boys so girls, total ISL. Home
department-Abuut CO. making grand
total of $40, a net gain for the year OF "a.
The largest attendance for the year was 3sS,
the smallest attendance ia, the average
attendance. 27S. The cash receipts for the
year were SdeS, and $l1Y was expended for
missions and benevolences. The school
takes ur collection for each of the nine
boards of the Presbyterian Church.
II regret to say the mortality of the
school has been unusually great the current
year, said Mr.. Crosby. ION the 18th OF
June there passed away from these earthly
scenes one OF Wilmington's best and most
useful citizens. our dear friend, George, W..
Bush. In his death the church, the Sunday
| school, and every good cause lost true
and steadfast friend and helper, identified
| with this church and Sundny-school ever
since their organization. All through q
long, useful and honored life he was an
able, intelligent, wise and successful in
structor of youth in the Holy Scriptures.
| In his decease Central Sunday-school has
| lost one of its best friends, and youi
| superintendent has lost one of his most
valued, sympathetic and staunchest sup
porters, a loss he has felt most keeuly."
Mr.. Crosby thanked officers, teachers anc
scholars for their co operation. He pre-
sented prizes to 10 scholars as rewards fol-
excellent attendance during the year Tn,
prizes were handsomely bound Bibles will
flexible backs, and those who received then
from superintendent Crosby were: Thu
Misses Meta Barr, Evsyn Barr, Belt
Purvis, Maud johnson, CLARA Grubb
Bertha jackson, Helen Thornton, Kati'
CLARK, Fannie Pierce, Ida beats, Mar!
Speakman, and Frank 2. Mahutfy, Le.li'
Thornton, Leon Hayes. Alexander Mailman
Harry Andrews, Joseph harman, Wilt
Mailman.
The school snng we'll, under the leader
ship of William p. White, the selection
included Welcome Christmas Day. tn
Merry. Merry Bells, y 80 Holy Night,
1.-THE Stars, the Bell, the Song" an
1.-THE Guiding STAR" Earl McCurdy sing
ing the solo psrt of the last hymn. Tn
choir also assisted with two anthems, sun
in artistic manner. they being Sing, Sing
o Heavens. " and "Behold, | Bring 70
6lud Tidings."
1.-THE Message of the Bells was admirabl
given by the primary department.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
IN GENERAL.

Oscar Aaronson, professional bicye'iS''
died in New York Sunday.
Harry Fixes defeated James Mlchaei IA
the 15-miles motor race in New fork.
An order just issued by the Navy depart
ment provides that hereafter the Lehguo
Island yard shall be officially designatea a'
the Philadelphia navy yard.
Gov. Roosevelt has removed from olio "
Col. Asa Bird Gardiner, district attorney OF
New York county, and appointed Eugene ''
Philbin, a Democrat, to fill the vacancy
Edward Sanford, 10 years, alias i bafl,
died at the Hahnemann Hospital phliaue sn
phia, Saturday night, inter boxing two
rounds with Joseph Kelly, known as i9uh h
Kelly, at the Philadelphia Athletic o.a au,
Arch street above Sixteenth. in an ah iiaomt
tournament. Kelly, the seconds ana s'a and
Henderson, the referee, were arresteo an'
held for an appearance before the cor9he an
The director OF public safety issueu "n
order revolving all permits for sparIing cV ~
tests, and stating that there would DE h'
moe permits issued for the present.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
PINGREE CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT.

Lansing, Mich, Dec. "a. -On petition
of members OF the Ingham county bar,
Judge West Of the Ingham County
Circuit Court today ordered Gov. Pin
gree to appear in court next Saturday,
and show cause why he should rot he
punished for contempt.
The action is based on an interview
which was published in the Detroit
Tribune December It'll, in which the
governor bitterly attacked Judge West
and Prosecutor Luttle of Ingham
county. Attached to the petition Tor
an order, is an affidavit by the Tribune
reporter who secured the interview,
which afiirms that it was given for
publication. and that the following day
the governor informed him that the
interview as printed was all right and
commended it's fairness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
TWO MORE KlONAPPINGS
Hobart Claybsrs Was Blindfolded and
Compelled to Walk Eleven Niles.
RELEASED IN A SEVERE STORM
Maggie Hoel Abducted From
Her Sisters House. L
MANY men SEARCHING FOR THE GIRL

Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. 2i.-Hobart
Clayberg, aged II years, whose father,
John b. Clayberg, is prominent
citizen of Helea, Mont, was kidnapped
in this CITY last night by two men.
This boy was bindfolded and com-
PEELED to walk to Mattawan, a distance
of II miles. 1t became so stormy that
the kidnapreIs released young Clay berg
at Mattawan, after relieving him oil
the small sum of money he had in his
pockets. The boy telegraphed here fol-
help, and was brought home during
the night The sheriff and force U!
deputies have been working on the case
since Clayberg's return.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

While at work on the Mallery Line
steamship at the shlpyards of the Har-
Ian q Hollingsworth 10. Tuesday
afternoon Thomas Tobin, aged 90 years,
and Irwin Tatman, aged 81. fell dis
lance of 40 feet from a soaffold into the
hold and both were injured, Tatman
probably seriously, as it was found his
skull was fractured. Tobin had bone
in his leg fractured. Both were taken
in the Phoenix ambulance to the
homeopathic Hospital Tobin is a
filter and Tatman a reamer. Tatman'
skull was trephined Tuesday afterr oor
by DIR. George r. Carmichael. Tat.
mans home is No. South Adam:
street and Tobin's No. III Washington
street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
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Inst. lint Ennd Arain.

Mrs. Frank Martin of Brinton's Bridge,
lost her pocketbook while returning from
Wilmington by train few days ago, but
was fortunate in recovering it again safely.
She did not miss it until after she got of
the train. A boy was sent back to Pocop-
son, and telegram to the conductor brought
the lost article back the next morning. The
pocketbook contained some money and
small trinkets of much value to the owner,
among them being gold ring.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
Former Educators to be Honored.

A tablet is to be placed in the yestibule
of tho new high school and upon it are to
be inscribed the names of deceased citizens
who gave much of their time and attention
to school matters. 1t has not yet been
decidodA what names are to go on the
tablet, bat those of Willard Hall. Samuel
Hilles, William $. Hilles, DR.. A. H. Grim
shaw, Chtres Baird and David W. Harlan
and others have been suggested.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

II troubled with cough or cold, break
1t up at once. A few doses of Hale's Honey
OF Horehound and Tar will suffice in the
beginning; but an affection of this kind is
= like fire, the longer it is allowed to rage
unchecked, the more time it takes to extin-
gush it. At any stage of the complaint,
however, short of confirmed consumption,
this powerful and wholesome remedy per-
sistently administered, will unquestionably
effect cure. Sold by all druggists at %,
80 cents and 81. Great saving to buy large
size. Pixies Toothache Drops cure in ont
minute,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
TWO BOYS DROWNED.

Harrisburg, Pa. Dec. 2i:mJobn
Hamaker, aged 10 years, and William
Bowers, aged 8 years, were drowned
today in the Pennsylvania Canal az
West Harrisburg.
The boys were playing on the lee'
which gave way under their weight'
and both sank to the bottom.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

Hollidaysburg.. Pa, Dec, 24.-Miss
in this city, in an acute stage Of
nervous COLLAPSE, that is likely to prove
fatal. Miss Rohrbach was near the
desk OF Auditor Frank ii. Morris when
Mcdonald entered and shot him. The
shock of the tragedy was too much for
the young woman's nerves.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

Frank A. Mitchell has contracted
with William b. Austin to build for
him a four-story building on the site
OF his present building, which was
recently badly damaged by fire. The
work of demolishing the burned build.
ing was begun Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
Bay State Gas 90. Receiyership.

Trenton,sN. j., Dec. 24.-Jujge Kirk
patrick, nthe United States Circuit Court,
today. maae an order postponing until
December 9Th, the hearing Of the question
of continuing as permanent the recent ap.
pointment Of Henry O. Kelsey as receiver
of the Bay State Gas Co. of New Jersey
The postponed hearing will take plact
before Judge Kirkpatrick at Newark.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

London, Eng, Dec. 24.-Lord VIII
liam Bereslord is suffering from peri
tonitis. This morning, his condition
was reported as slightly improved; IN
consequence of Lord Beresford's Illness
the Christmas festivities OF Deerdehe,
his seat at Dorking, hare peeh
abandoned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use Of ntomizers in applying liquids into
the nasal passages for catarrhal troubles, the
pToprietors prepare Ely's Liquid Cream Balm.
Price, including the, spraying tube. is - cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid emhodics the
Cream Balm Is quickly absorbed by the mem
brnne and does not dry up the secretiuns buI
changes them To n natural and healthy character.
lily Brothers, &c Warren street. N. Y.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

William j. Anderson of No. 513 West
Second street, 80 employ of the black
smith department OF the p, W. & B.
railroad, sustained badly bruised foot
Monday morning By the fall Of heavy
casting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
CERT FICAlES OF IyCoRPoRATIos

Dover, Dec. 20.-The following com
panies fled their certificates Of incor-
poration here yesterday afternoon:
Smiths Mercantile Guide of New
York, to publish and circulate a guide
system for travellers; capital stock,
500, 600.
The Victor o, Mills Hook and Eye
Co. of Chicago; capital stock, $50, 900.
The United Telegraph and Telephone
Go. of Philadelphia; capital stock,
BIO. 600,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

A meeting of the creditors of John
Writ Willis was called to be held at the
office of Arthur W. Spruance, referee
in bankruptcy last Saturday, No oredi-
tors appeared and the schedule show
ing no assets, the referee ordered that
no trustee be appointed and will report
the case back to the Federal Court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
WAS KNOWN IN HUNTINGTON.
AUDITOR MORRIS, SLAYER.

Washington, Dec. 24. --Samuel Mac
Donald, the Treasury clerk who shot
aud killed Frank H. Morris, auditor
for the War Department Saturday, and
then attempted suicide, was reported to
be better this morning. Last night, he
had sticking spell, and it was thought
OF the hospital that he could not survive
until morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
Mepaniel Held Tor Court.

In the City Court on Saturday evening
William Mcdaniel was charged with bur-
glary at William Mann's saloon, Eighth
and Orange streets, early that morning,
and was held in 81, 900 bail for the Court OF
General Sessions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27
THE BOTKIN CASE.

1t Was the Most Notable of Those Handled
gnder Attorney General Whites Admin
istration.
In the recent review of the notable
cases which had been handled under
the administration of Attorney General
Robert G. White and Deputy Attor-
ney. General Peter l.. Cooper, Dr., no
mention was made of the Botkin case
the most notable in the whole list. 1t
was tried, however, in California. Cor
della Botkin, the prisoner, was charged
with having sent poison through the
mails to Mrs. John p. Dunning of Dover
the poison causing the death of Mrs.
Dunning and her sister, Mrs. Joshua d.
Deane. Tho trial took place in the
spring of 1898 and Attorney Genera
White and numerous Delawareans. as
witnesses, went to San Francisco. Mr..
White took an active part in the trial
which resulted in the conviction Of
Mrs. Botkin. She was sentenced to liie
Imprisonment, hut she is to have a new
trial. This will probably mean that
the new attorney general, Herbert II.
Ward, will have to take cosnizance o.
the case. a..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

sickly pimpled covered skin is often
Transformed, as il by magic, into the full
bloom of radiant health ny the use of
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

Washington, Dec. 2.-Frank Fl. Morris
of Chic, auditor of the War Department,
was shot and instantly killed about 2.lO
O'Clock Saturday afternoon by Samuel Mac
Donald, also of Ohio, recently discussing
clerk of the treasury, in the formers office,
at the Winder Building, on Seventeenth
street. Macdonald afterward shot himself
and also sashed his throat with u penknite.
The desperate character of tho struggle
between Morris and Macdonald II. disclosed
by the stories of the officials in the audi
tors Office who were near the scene of the
tragedy. The auditor sat at his desk sign
ing the days mail when Macdonald entered
and asked for few minutes private con-
yersation with him. Clerks In the adioin-
ing Office heard loud talking and Mac
Donald was apparently threatening. Then
they heard Morris turn in his chair and
come toward the doorway. Norris backed
into the room, Macdonald following few
feet away. The first shot had been fired just
as Morris backed in. 1t missed the mark
and was Embedded in the doorway. The
clerks, Mortified, stepped forward to inter;
yene. But us they did SO Macdonald
reached forward and grabbed Morris by the
coat collar and dragged him back into the
auditors Office.
Now the men were breast to breast.
There was not time for the clerks to rush
in, and no one saw what followed immedi-
ately thereafter, but two shots were heard
in rapid succession. 1t is evident that
Morris sought to grab the weapon from his
assailant, and that his hand was over the
barrel when the second shot was fired, fol
his hand is pierced. the ball then imbed
ding itself in the wall. Macdonald then put
the revolver close to the auditors heart ano
fred for the third time. This time this
bullet went to its mark, and Morris fell life
less. The clerks looked in and saw Mac
Donald standing over his victim. As they
looked they saw him turn the weapon
against himself and lire. Then he walset
to the hall. Macdonald threatened the lift
of any one who dared to intercept him.
WIS then that he struck Cusick, who was IL
the hall, and made an effort to stop him
Going to the street, he sat down on pill
of bags, and drew the penknife from hi
pocket and slashed his thoat. Two polict
officers were nearby and seized the man
He made no resistance, and was taken t
the hospital.
Frank H. Morris was native of Cleve
land, o. He as 40 years of age, and leave
widow and two sons.
WAS KNOWN IN WILMINGTON.
The murdered man was well-known
Wilmington. He was president of tn
National Rogue Association, and his ofiicii
duties brought him in frequent contact wit
the rogue players of Wilmington. His la
visit here was about the first of September
when he was the guest of j. b. Bell of Til
Sunday Star. He was also acquainted wit
James B. Hickman, DIR. B. R. Veasey an
other devotees of the game and with 9th,
citl2ens.
81 Mr.. Bell was first vice president of Il
National Rogue Association, and now b
comes president by reason of the death
Mr. Morris.
The Wilmington Rogue Association wi
hold a meeting tonight to take action c
Mr.. Morris death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

As next Tuesday will be New
Years bay, the Street and Sewer De
Eartment will hold its meeting on Mon
day morning. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-27

London, Eng, Dec, "a. John ban,
tiste Joseph Dormer, twelfth bar n;a
Dormer, is dead, in the list year OF HIS
age.