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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
HELD For COURT.

Two Men Charged with RobDing Freight
Cars on the p, w. 81 Is. Railroad.
New Castle, Oct. 81. --George Hays
and Charles Smith, both colored, ar
rested on October goth by Officer James
4. Scott of Wilmington on the charge
of vagrancy and who have been in the
Jail In this city ever since, were taken
yesterday by Detectives Jones and
Dillon of the p, W. & b. railroad to
Wilmington and afterwards to Havre
dc Grace, Nd, where they were given
a hearing on the charge of breaking
into and stealing goods from the freight
station at Havre de Grace.
They were identified and afterwards
confessed that they we're the parties
and were held in $1,000 bail each for
hearing at the upper court at Belair,
on Friday. One Of the men had pair
of stockings on his feet when arrested
that are supposed to have been stolen.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
THE Sad FATE OF A SAILOR
Was Found Dead on a Bleak
and Barren Island.
HAD WAITED FOR SOME FRIENDS
But They Failed to go to His
Assistance.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Chicago. ILL.,. Oct. 81. "A special
from San Francisco to the Tribune
SAYS:
"On Unimak Island, which guards
one of the entranoss to the Behring Sea,
IA rude mound of rocks mar ks the last
resting place of Charles William
Anders n, sailor. fisherman and hunter.
Anderson starved to death on the
bleak and barren island waiting for
friends who deserted him. He died
June 18th, 1899, and his skeleton, in
his bunk, and his diary, beside it,
were found by two hunters, who were
driven IN the island during storm,
"The diary was addressed to Andrew
Goswold Of Unga, who arrived here a
few days ago with his friends last
writings.
Several VESSELS passed by his in.
land prison, the pathetic records read,
hut none saw Anderson's flag OF dis
Jress. Once vessel was becalmed
close to the shore, and he tried to
reach her, hut he had not the strength
left to launch his little boat His legs
had failed him, and he could only pull
himself along by his elbuws.
i1e ueliperhbeu on snoOtlDB MS cog
DemI sey, but he could not get up
enough courage to Stay his faithful
friend. He brought seals to me
through the breakers he wrote, and
1 fed him az long as I could. Finally,
the dog disappeared.
THE diary records the terrible
sufferings of Anderson from thirst and
his expedition after fresh water. The
last entry says: June 19th-Now /
must go for water again. am more
afraid this time than before. But with
Gods help, / may come back again. l
would not like to die outside. But
God will be done.' He had his wish,
for he returned and died in his bunk.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
PENINSULA PARAGRAPHS.

The Cecil county chestnut crop is unusu-
ally large. F.
John W. M. Dean, aged 67 years, died at
Cabin Greek Tuesday.
The Webster clubhouse, neer Elkton, was
destroyed by fire Monday. ..o
Mis-. Henrietta S. Mitchell. a sister of
Judge Frederick Stump of Cecil county,
died in Philadelphia Sunday.
j.. M Wilson. chief of engineers, has
made the following recommendations for
Wicomico River, $4,000; Manokin River,
$1,000.
The body of an unidentified man was
found on the Delaware & Chesapeake rail
road near Hillsboro Tuesday. John Mon
roe has been arrested on suspicion of hay-
ing killed the stranger.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
A FIREMAN INJURED.
Accident to Driver Frank Hyatt Will,
Responding to nm Alarm.

Accident to Driver Frank Hyatt While
Responding to nm Alarm.
The burning Of small vacant frame
house owned by the Consumers Ice
and Goal Co., on Commerce street,
early yesterday resulted in rather
serious accident to the chemical en-
CINE of the Washington Fire Go. and
the driver, Frank Hyatt. The house
was valued at about $780,. a,el
At about o'clock an alarm was sent
in from box No 1875, at Commerce and
Dock streets. In going to the fire the
Washington chemiral engine preceded
east on Fourth street, and as there was
no vehicles on the street at the time
there was nothing to interfere with a
quick run. NtN .s
When the Fourth street railroad
crossing was reached Driver Hyatt did
not notice that the gates were down.
In fact, they were up high enough for
the horses to dart under, but caught
Mr.. Hyatt and he was injured pretty
badly ON the right hand aud right kne.
No bones were broken, however, and,
although the plucky driver was pain.
fully injured. he stuck to his post and
the team continued on across the rail.
road tracks. The gates on the east sids
of the track were also down, but were
not noticed until the horses crashed
into them. One of these gates was
splintereu. large silver entered the
neck of the horse known as Charlie and
produced a laoeration, which, however,
was not serious. The other horse,
George, was scratched. The gates
through which the apparatus first
passed were not broken.
After breaking the gate on the east
side OF the tracks Mr.. Hyatt stopped
long enough to get the splinter out of
his hurse's neck and release another
which bad been wedged in its harness,
after which he proceeded to the fire.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
KENT REGISTRATION CASES.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Oct. 81. Forty three regis.
tration appeal cases were filed with
Judge Pennewill yesterday, and 10
were acted on.
The following names were ordered to
he put on the registration lists: Joseph
Henderson and F. P. Reilly, white,
and W. I. Carney, d. III. Manlove,
Charles Fishor, Charles Kinslow, Levi
b. Scotch and W. W. Trader, colored.
The following were ordered to be
stricken off: Jerry Teed, John W.
Downs, William Wesley Black, and
Isaac Sockum, colored, and John A.
question in dispute in most of the
cases.
The other cases will keep Judge
Pennewill busy the remainder of the
week.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES.

Washington, Oct. 3o.-The official
announcement of the total population
of the United States for 1900 is 76, 295, :
900, Of which 74,627, 907 are contained
in the 45 States presenting approxi-
mately the population to be used for
apportionment purposes. There is a
total Of 1874, 1855 Indians not taxed.
The population in 1890, with which
the aggregate population OF the present
census should be compared, was 3d.
069, 1866. Taking the 1890 population
as basis, there has been gain in
population of IS, 225, 464 during the
past 10 years, representing an increase
of nearly q per cent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
SPRUANCE-
Daughter of Horace w. Cause WEEDS Son o.
Judge Spruance.

Daughter of Horace w. Cause WEEDS Son Of
Judge spruance.
Miss Mare uerite Cause, daughter oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace W. Cause, and
Arthur w. Spruance, attorney at. law,
con Of Judge and Mrs. William C.
Spruance, were married yesterday
at the Cause residence, No. 1l03 Clay
ton street. The ceremony was per.
formed by the Rev. William Frederick
Lewis, ,paster of Rodney Street Pres
byterian Church, in the presence oil
relatives and near friends of the bride
and groom. The bride was given away
by her father. Autumn leaves and
chrysanthemums were used in the
pretty decorations OF the house. The
BRIDE wore her going away gown.
About two score gueste were
present from this and other cities.
After wedding breakfast, Mr.. and
Mrs. Spruance left for a trip North.
They will make their home at Rodney
street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

With very simple ceremony james T.
Shallcross, Jr., and Elizabeth ShalIcross
Meeting House, Seventeenth street and
Girard avenue Philadelphia. in the pres
ence of large number of relatives and
friends. Mary Shallcross of Middletown.
was maid of honor and the bridesmaids
were Emma q. Townsend, Sarah W.
Knight, Emily o. TomliLson and Alice W.
Mather. Watson O. Shallcross served as
best man, and the ushers were A. p. Town
send OF Philadelphia, Lewis Walker OF
Waterford, Va, George Townsend, Jr., of
Odessa, William Eliason OF Mt Pleasant
4 largely attended reception followed at the
Hotel Aldine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
THREE INJURED BY EXPLOSION

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Pittsburg, Pa, Oct. 81. BY the ex-
plcsion OF an alcohol vat, at the Home.
stead steel works, early this morning,
three workmen. Andrew Doliki,
Michael Donder and John Harnetti,
were terribly burned. Doliki and
Donder, it is thought will die.
The explosion was caused by the
alcohol coming in contact with natural
gas.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
DROWNED MAN IDENTIFIED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Gloucester, N. j., Oct. 31.-Ihe
body of the man found floating in the
Delaware River yesterday was identi-
fed today as that of Frank Farrell,
senior member of the firm of Hagist &
Farrell, tailors, Philadelphia.
Mr., Farrell had been melancholy for
several years, because of the death of
his son, whom he accidentally killed
while ON cunning trip. aud Il is sup
posed he committed suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
GERMANY'S CONTEMPLATED LEASE.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Berlin, Germany. Oct. 3l.-The
Cologne Gazette, confirming the dis.
patch Of The Associated Press of Octo.
Der Goth, authoritatively denies the
stories of Germany's contemplated
lease from Venezuela of coaling
station at the Island of Margarita,
and adds: Germany does not covet
any acquisition in the vicinity of the
A merican continent"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

On November LIST the Pennsylvania Rail
road Co. will place on sale Mt its principal
ticket offices excursion tickets to all promi-
nent winter resorts in New jersey, Virginia,
North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
will be sold at the usual low rates, with the
usual liberal return limits, The magnificent
facilities OF the Pennsylvania railroad, with
its many connections and through train
service, make This the favorite line for
winter travel. An illustrated book, descrip-
tive OF winter resorts, and giving routes Of
travel and rates for tickets, will be furnished
free after November LIST, on application to
ticket agents. -(adv.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
MURDERER ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Marysville, o., Oct. 81. -Rosslyn P.
Terrell, who was last night found
guilty Of the murder of Express Mes
senger Lane, attempted suicide today,
by trying to smother himself. He
wrapped bed clothiugs tightly about his
head, and turned over on his face.
When his purpose was discovered,
the guards pulled the clothes off, while
Terrell fought to prevent their removal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

Dover, Oct. 30. Early this morning,
Howard Culbreth was awakened by
noise; and going to window, saw two
white men, armed with chisels and
crowbars, attempting to break into
Henry E. Moore's flour and feed store.
Obtaining revolver, Mr.. Culbreth
fired at the burglars, and they fed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
KILLED BY A 6-YEARS-0L BOY.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 81. = Because be
kicked over little sandhouse. Ernest
Didier, 8 years old, was killed yester-
day with toy shovel in the hands of
6-years- old George Waterman. In child,
ish rage the smaller boy struck the
other on the back of the head, fractur-
ing his skull. Young Didier was taken
to his home, where he died last night.
The boy who struck the fatal blow is
too young to be amenahle to the law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Port Penn. Oct. 31.-Whle assisting his
father, William Yearsley, whu was at work
on Silver Run road, Monday,M. Coy Years
ley was run over by a cart, and had a leg
broken. The fracture was reduced by DR..
Richardson of the Quarantine Station.
The Christian Endenvor Society has
selected the following off .ers President,
Mss Florence @. Hall; Vice-Ptesdent,
Miss Bessie Hall; Secretary, Miss Julia
Vandegrift; Treasurer, Miss Mary Vande-
Stewart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
letter From a soldier.

In letter recently received from John
Mcdonald, member Of the Twelfth U. S.
of haying good health and now resting on
arms ready at any moment for fight. He
is nearing the end of his enlistment and ex-
poets to be soon en- route to his home in
this State, if % NJ EI
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

James b. Sutton has issued cards for the
marriage of his daughter, Daisy Edna, to
Leslie Vance Christy. which will take place
at Mr.. Sutton's les, 1ence, No. 1000 West
Eighth street, Wednesday evening, Noveni-
Der 14th. MIR. Christy is a stenographer in
the Street and Sewer Departnent
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
Beers REFUSE TO SURRENDER.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
London, Eng, Oct 31.-A belated
dispatch from Pretoria tells of the
failure of the British negotiations with
Gen. Botha for the surrender of the
Beers. Gen. Botha received Gen.
Paget's flag Of truce courteously, and
admitted his defeat, but said it was
imt ossible to treat for surrender as
long as any buighers wished to con-
tinue the war
President Steyn was moro irrecon-
oilable. He refused to even see the
bearer of flag of truce.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01
MANY KILLED OR INJURED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Shanghai, China, Oct 81. Tho
Daily News reports that powder mag
azine at Nankin has been exploded BY
lightning, and that many persons have
been killed or injured and much prop.
erty destroyed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Oct. sl.-wheat firm, ZIG.
higher. No Pennsylvania In export elevator,
IS19a7St4c. No. 2 red spot III export elevator,
721sa7nslc.
Corn, Nc. lower; No. Q for local trade, 481Sc.
oats steady: No. 2 white clipped. 2sa2sl3c.: No.
white d.. 261ga2Ie.i No mixed DC. 2Sa25c.
in sacks, sic, T5al-25.
Butter firm; fancy western creamery, 9s1Sc.; do
prints, &c,
Eggs, firm, fresh nearby, 22c.; do western, 22c.;
do Southwestern, 20c.: do southern, I9c.
Refined sugars unchanged. "A "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

The condition of the Rev. James
Grove, pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church, who has been i'll with pneu-
monia, continues to improve. The
attending physicians are now hopeful
of his recovery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

Dover, Oct. 30. The P. M. Silcock
Co. of New Ycrk, which has capital
stock of 1875, 900, filed Its certificate OF
incorporation here today. The com.
pany is authorized to manufacture and
sell cotton goods.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

Mrs. Mary Wood having sold the build
ing No. 1925 Market street which she occu-
pied for half a century, moved therelrom
yesterday to Philadelphia, where she will
conduct observation-disclosures,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 3l.-The
Anchor Line steamer Anchoria, for New
York, October goth, for this port, is
aground in the Clyde. She is expected
to float tonight,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

the deposition of Harvey Beetle. who was
accidentally shot by Norman Lowrey on
Sunday, in which Beetle sBid 1t was purely
acciaental and eyonerated Lowrey. Betelle's
Condition is critical.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

list.
Then the case of Leon Mills, who said
his address was No. 1928 Walnut street, WINS
taken up. j. R. Kelley and George Spath
said they were informed that he did not
live there. Spath was told that Mills used
to work for the man Of the house and had
taken a meal there. Judge Spruance de-
ccided the testimony insufficient to strike
his name off
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-11-01

DHTHIeys
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires:
London, Eng, Oct. 3I.-Edward
Henry Stuart Bligh, seventh Earl
Darnley, is dead. He was born in 1851.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24

attendance is desired as special music
is to be practiced for Sunday
A surprise party. was given Monday
night to James Folsom at his home,
1103 Harrison street, in honor of his
fourteenth birthday. Refreshments were
served to the following guests: Ray Mil
Ter, Claude Madison, Robert Thomas, Ed
Tickle, Ed Collins, Dean Lewis and David
Gabriel.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis of Riley
county, ]. b. Ritter and wife of Clay
county, Mr. and Mrs w. L. Ritter Of
Shawnee county, and T. E. Ritter and
daughter of North Topeka, leave soon
for Quincy, Logan county, Ohio, to attend
the celebration of the golden wedding
anniversary of their parents, Mr.. and
tember 3.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD.
The Information Contained IN This
Citizens Statement Is Invalu-
able to Topeka People.

When a resident of Topeka whose
statement appears below, who has no
monetary or other interest in the article
which he endorses, who is anxious to do
his acquaintances and fellow residents
a good turn, who publishes in this paper
his experience with Doan's Kidney Pills
that citizen must have good and suf-
ficient reason for doing So The follow
ing should dispel any doubts which
might have existed in the readers mind
on this subject:
Mr. NJ L. Terrence, of 819 East 9Th
street, carpenter, says: I"had kidney
complaint for three or four years and
had to give up the grocery business on
account of my health. My kidneys
troubled me severely in the winter of
1S9S causing severe pain in my back,
very severe nights, and the too frequent
action of the kidneys bothered me day
and night. I procured Doan's Kidney
Pills at Rowley & Shows drug store. 1t
gave such good satisfaction that con-
tinued the treatment After completing
the second box, I felt they had made a
permanent cure. There has not been
the slightest return of the trouble
since
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by Row
ley & Snw, and all other dealers. Price
so cents. Mailed by Foster Milburn Co,
Buffalo, N. Y. sole agents for the
United States Remember the name
Doan'Eand take no substitute.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
NORTH TOPEKA.

Items intended for this column should
be left with the Kimbau Printing COM
pany. S35 Kansas avenue
Coal, feed sewer pipe, Seeds. See. See.
Nicholson, 1908 North Kansas avenue.
Miss Sadie Downing will spend Sun
day in Holton the guest of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Short left yester-
day for a three weeks visit in the east.
Miss Pearl Christman of Martinsburg.
Mo, is visiting her brother, Joseph
Christman.
Rev Chris Zook of Baldwin is visiting
his cousin, Mr.. s. L. Courtney, of 813
Quincy street
Miss Lille Nichols is spending a few
days with Mrs. s. l. Courtney of s13
Quincy street.
Mrs. Archie Campbell of Ills Monroe
street who has been suffering with neu-
ralgia is better.
Mrs. G. J. Lewis of 214 West Gordon
street, is visiting friends in Lawrence
for a few days.
Miss Margaret Myres returned yester-
day from a six weeks visit with friends
in Hoyt and Meriden.
DIR. Ashmore was called to Nedeau
Kan, by the serious illness of Mr.. Eli
Nedeau of that place.
Eastbound train No. on the Union
Pacific, due here at 5:55 a. M, was five
hours late this morning.
Robert Maze and family of 1924 Jeffer-
son street left yesterday for a six weeks
visit with friends in Hope, Indiana
Mr.. John Sheetz of 1852 Quincy street,
who was seriously hurt by falling from
the roof of his house is steadily improv-
ing.
Mrs Jennie Chase of 1175 Kansas ave-
nue. who has been taking treatment at
the hospital is now at. home and is inn
proving rapidly.
Saturday and Monday will be the two
big days of our make room sale; many
new prices: It viii pay you to come.
Costley e. Post.
There will be choir practice at the
Christian church this evening" A full
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
MORE ROBBERIES.
Evident That Gang of Pickpockets
Operated in Topeka

In addition to the reports received at
police headquarters of lost pocketbooks
there was another report today. VIM.
r. Smith, who has been at the Santa
F'e hospital, went to the state house
grounds to hear the speaking and on
his way home missed his purse. 1t
contained a Santa F'e pay check for
So. so, which was not indorsed, and
$10.50 in money.
Ofhcer McEiroy found three purses
near the Union Pacific depot this morn
ing. Two of them were empty, but a
third contained papers evidently be-
longing to v. L. Reece, OF Lawrence
In addition to other papers there was a
note for $50 and a school order for $50
payable to Miss Mable Graham and
signed by " l.. Reece as director.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
COL. BECK'S PLAN.
Helping to Organize Colored People
Under Democratic Banner.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-It leaked out among
politicians this afternoon that an i'm
portant conference Of colored Democrats
was held in Chicago last evening to cap
ture the colored vote for Bryan The
conference was composed of 16 colored
men representing IA states, and was as
sembled at the suggestion of the national
Democratic committee to devise plans OF
conquest A permanent organization
was effected. with J. Milton Turner, ex-
minister to Liberia, now a lawyer of St
Louis, as chairman Col. James Beck,
formerly in command of a Kansas color
ed regiment, was elected vice chairman,
and Harvey Thompson, of the city attor-
ney'S Office, was made secretary.
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
Burglary Reported.

The house at 213 West Second street
was burglarized yesterday afternoon
while the family were attending the no
tification ceremonies. The burglary was
reported to the police when the family
returned home and they have found that
the burglars took their plunder and left
on Santa Fe train 6. The authorities at
Lawrence and Kansas City were noti-
fed. Among the articles taken was a
suit of clothes, dresses, Jackets. a IS bill,
stickpins, two rings and a Watch-charm.
The burglars took everything of value
and what they did not want they scat
tered over the floor
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
SCHOOL TAX.
State Superintendent Nelson
Makes Distribution.
WyandOtte County is First and
Shawnee Second.
SEDGWICK is THIRD.
The Amounts Vary From $25
to $9,735.
Total Amount Distributed is
$221,S46.6S.

The state superintendent has completed.
for the counties of Kansas, the distribu-
ton of the semi-annual school fund.
The total amount distributed among the
counties, the total school population be-
ing 5O4.197. is $221, ,s46.6S, or A cents per
capita
The last distribution made in February
reached As cents per capita A year ago
the amount was Al cents per capita
In the distribution announced today
Wyandotte county leads. receiving 50, 735
Shawnee is next with $7S16.60; SedgWick
third with 1922. Stanton county receives
the smallest sum- $25.08.
The amounts rpcafvad hv the varin1la
The Topeka state journal., 1900-08-24
TWO NEW STEAMERS.
The Leyland Line Receives Additional
Vessels.

New York, Aug. 20-The Leyland line
has received information of the launch
ing of it's new steamer, the Canadian.
England. She is to be one of the first
of the company's passenger boats trad
ing between this city and Liverpool She
is $50 feet long, can carry 1000 tons
dead weight, 800 live stock and 110 first
cabin passengers Her speed will be 10
knots The Bohemian, another new YES
sci of the company, built on the Clyde,
is due in Boston next week.