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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13

Seattle, WASH, Dec. 7.-William
Seaten. aged % years, formerly of
Decatur, Ill. attempted this morning to
exterminate family, his relatives. a
South Park, nine miles from Seattle.
With an axe, he smashed in the heads
Of four people, leaving them for dead.
after which he shot man in the back
and attempted to kill deputy sheriff.
Before being captured, Seaten was shot
twice, but not fatally, by Deputy
Sheriff Kelley. The only one killed
outright was Seaten's uncle, Daniel
Richards. Seaten fractured the head Of
his sister, Mrs. Roy Clark, but her
recovery is hoped for. The other two
victims were Myrtle and Hazel Hap
good, aged about 10 years, children Of
a former husband of Mrs CLARK. The
skulls of the children were crushed, and
then the bodies were thrown into
manger in the barn. 1t was supposed
the children were dead but late re-
port from the county hospital says that
the skull of one of them had been
raised, and there is hope of recovery.
The other child will undoubtedly die.
A man named Kennedy, who got in
Seaten's way after the tragedy, was
shot in the back, but not seriously.
Seaten fred three times at Kelley be-
fore Kelley brought him down with two
shots, which took effect in the head
and arm.
Under the belief that all his intended
victims were dead, Seaten told the
following story: II was disguised with
the actions of my sister; and after l
had struck her in the head with an axe,
came to the conclusion l might as
we'll make clean sweep. / smashed
the skulls of the children, and then
threw their bodies into the manger.
Returning to the house, 1 saw my uncle
asleep on sofa. l chopped his head
almost off," While telling his story,
Seaten gave no evidence of insanity.
In fact, he made the specific statement
that he was not insane.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
MUFF AND HAT TO MATCH.
A Pretty Fashion Now Followed By FAN
Ones.


Philadelphia Times.
One of the prettiest fashions for win
ter is to have hat and muff to match
as, for instance, black velvet hat
trimmed with sable tails, little white
satin and few viclets, the mutf being
made Of black velvet trimmed with
sable tails and lined with white satin,
and having bunch of violets to match
those on the hat or toque.
saw charming example Of this
fashion yesterday. The hat was rather
large one and Of the picturesque"
variety. 1t was composed Of the richest
panne, in lovely and uncommon
shade between heliotropa and petunia
Long, sweeping, graceful plumes, with
slender line of sable fur going up
each stem, waved on each side of the
broad and softly curved brim, the lat
ter being caught up on one side with q
handsome buckle of sparkling steel. A
fair sized spray Of Nearolitan violets
was disposed under the brim, resting
on the hair.
The muff was of panne, to match the
hat, and was lined with satin Of the
same shade. Sable tails, caught to-.
gether by small steel buckle, trimmed
the front OF the muff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
ACQUITTAL OF W. S. GROVES.
Was Charged With Causing Wreck on
the Reading Railway.

the Reading Railway.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. CIV. s.
Groves, former train dispatcher OF the
Reading Railway Co., who was placed
on trial at Norristown, yesterday,
charged with criminal neglect in con-
nection with the wreck on September
lst, at Hatfield. which resulted in the
death Of "a persons. was acquitted to-
day. After all the evidence had been
heard, District Attorney Hendricks an
nounced that he could not ask for a
conviction.
Judge Weand then instructed the
jury to acquit the defendant, and the
costs were placed on the county.
wANAMAKER's AooUsER NoNsuITED.
Beaver, Pa, Dec. 6.-The case Of
Thomas Robinson, former State printer,
against John Wanamaker, to recover
damages for alleged SANDER, came to
an end this morning, by Judge Wilson
granting a motion for nonsuit.
In the motion for nonsuit, the de-
fence claimed that the general declara.
tion ascribed to the defendant in the
statement Of the plaintiff had not been
proved, and that the innuendoes had
been left unsupported by any testi-
mony.
The plaintiff commended that the de.
fence must produce proof that The
statements made by Mr.. Wanamaker
were privileged. The nonsuit granted
by Judge Wilson closes the case.
ACCUSED MINISTER ExoNERATED.
WilKesbarre, Pa, Dec. 6.-The Rev.
d. E. Stuart, the Baptist minister Of
Wyoming, this county, charged with
committing a criminal operation upon
his wife, she afterwards dying, was dis
charged from custody today by Judge
Woodward in habeas corpus proceed
ings brought IN the accused mans be,
halt.
The courtroom was crowded with
friends Of the minister and although
many witnesses bad been summoned,
but three testified, and these completely
exonerated tho accused man, and
showed that the woman came to hel
death from the effects of oarboic acid,
which she had probably swallowed in
mistake for medicine.
Shortly after noon, MI. Stuart was
reairested, on warrant sworn out by
James Harris, father Of the ministers
wife, who charged him with causing
the death by administering carbolic
acid. A hearing will be held later ia
the day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
LECTURES TO FARMERS.

Meetingsin New Castle and Kent Counties
to be Addressed by Prof. l.. A. Clinton of
Cornell University.
A series Of farmers institute meet.
ings are to be held Ia New Castle and
Kent counties during the week begin
ming Monday, December 18th. Arrane =.
monts nre now being made by the
county branches of the State Institute,
and the services of Prof T.. A. Clinton
OF Cornell University have been secured
for the entire week. He is excellent
authority on matters of special interest
to farmers, and, being an able orator,
his addresses will, no doubt, be inter :
esting and instructive. 1t is likely
that he will he enabled to demonstrate
some OF his lectures, as negotiations are
pending with q view to securing the
services of men connected with the ex.
pertinent station at Delaware College,
with sufficient appsf atus, for the occa-
sion. There may also be other speakers.
The meetings will be held In the after
moons and evenings of the following
days: At Stanton, which is in this
county, on the opening day, Monday.
December 18th; convenient places in
Kent county or Tuesday and Wednes-
day following; Hookessin, this county,
Thursday: Odessa, this county, Friday.
There may also be lectures on Satut
day. but no place has yet been selected
for that day. Prof. Clinton's subjects
will be as follows: tTillage and It's
Relation to Crop Production, /" "Agri-
culture as Employment for Young
Men," 1.-THE Principles Underlying
Potato Culture" Irrational Buying
and Using Of Commercial Plant
Foods" &c.
All Of these SUBJECTS are Of special
interest to the farmers of Delaware just
at present. The recent census has
shown that In some sections of the
State the population Of rural territory
Is diminishing, which is attributed
chiefly to the fact that many young
men consider that far ming ia not profit
able to them and that they can do
better 10 the cities. This matter will
be taken up and discussed at length,
and the scarcity of farm help. which
has been noticeable in this State and
has given the farmers some concern,
will probably be touched upon and sug-
gestions made which will be helpful.
Potato culture will also received con-
sideration by Prof. Clinton, and as be
is in position to give good, solid adj.
vice on the subject, much profit will
no doubt result from bis lecture.
1t la the intention Of the Farmers
Institute OF Delaware to have similar
course of lectures each year, in order
that the, farmers Of the State may be
in position to get better results from
their work. The institute is State
organization, with county subdivi-
sions; and for the past 12 years each
county SUD division has been receiving
$500 annually from the State. The
farmers believe that the appropriation
spent in lecture courses Is good in
vestment. The local institute Is In
charge Of the following officers, all of
Newark: James Hossinger, president ;
John Niven. secretary, and e. W. Daw-
6ou. treasurer
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
WEDDING AT MIDDLETOWN,

special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Middletown, Dec. 1.-THE wedding
Of John 9. Taylor, son Of the late
William Taylor, and Miss Bessie NJ.
Reynolds, daughter Of 8. M. Reynolds,
took place in Forest Presbyterian
Church yesterday. the Rev. F. H.
Moore, D. d., officiating. The bride
was given away by her father.
A. N. Brown was best man, and Mrs.
Edgar Clark, sister of the groom, was
matron of honor. Miss Martha
Heaton, Miss Bessie Crouch and M ISIS
Sallie Cochran were maids of honor,
and Edgar CLARK, e. M. McGonigal,
Lindeay Cochran and Edward M.
Vaughan were ushers. Miss Mary
Maxwell was organist.
Many guests from distance were
present, and the church was crowded
to overlooking.
The bride received many elegant
gifts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13

Columbia Ledge, A. o. u. w.,
elected the following officers Wednesday
week: Junior Master Workman, Neal j.
Toy; Master Workman, Edward L.
Bader; Foreman, Eugene Farara; Over.
seer, Samuel Fisher; Recorder, VIM.
A. Runner; Financier, N. 7. Bell
Recorder, Edwin Ainswortn; Guide,
Charles Hagan; Inside Watohman,
ID. j. Lynch: Outside Watch.
man, II. T. Tully; Trustees, F.
M. Moore and L. Hartmann; Repre-.
sentative to Grand Lodge, b. f. John
son; Medical Examiner, DR.. Swithin
Chandler.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
ELECTION AND CAMPFIRE.
A Pleasing Occasion at the Annual Meet
ing of du Point Post.

A Pleasing Occasion at the Annual Meet
ing of du Pont Post.
The annual meeting of du Point Post,
q. A. r., was held Thursday night and
the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Post Commander, L..
L. Wilcox; Senior Vice. Commander,
John r. Wright; Junior Vice Com
mander, Frank Nicely Chaplain. Thomas
j. O'Daniel; Quartermaster, Col. Viii.
liam Il. Moystin; Surgeon, Edwin
Hirst; Offlcer-of the Day, William Rel
ley, Jr. Oftioer-o the Guard, William
II. johnson; Trustee for IS months,
James n. Porter; Delegates to the DE.
partment Encampment, to be held at
Smyrna next May, John R. Gallaher,
Frank Nicely, Col. Samuel Hawkins,
John r. Wright and William Mendin-
hall.
A campfire followed the meeting. De-
rartment Commander Reilly and stat
were present and addresses were made.
The evening was most enjoyably passed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13

Publishers today are bringing out
the very best books in the world in
pocket sizes, says st. Nicholas. The
portable little classics can be carried
about and read at odd times, and
there is no longer the same ex ouse
for reading trash because it is more
convenient" Reading a lit now and
then, there is time to think between
times. and good book gains greatly
IN interest il it be not swallowed at a
mouthful. Our readers should re-
member, when about to buy some
book they Fought to read," that it
is usually to be had in half dozen
forms at least. When we see certain
enormous volumes in fine print Of
Scott's novels, for instance, we
wonder that any one ever had
strength, patience, and eyesight to
read them.
fredericksburg will organize Board of
Trade,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
DELAWARE RIVER ALLOWANCE.

The river and harbor committee of
Congress decided Thursday TO allow
only 5000, 600 for continuing the i'm
provement Of the Delaware River under
the 'i0-foot channel Plan during the
next fiscal year. This is reduction Of
500, 900 from ths estimate submitted
by the chief of engineers and $500, 600
less than Major Raymond, the engineer
in charge of the Delaware River i'm.
provement, reported he could profitably
spend during the fiscal year.
The river and harbor committee is
determined to keep its bill down to
about 1926, 600, 000, and for this reason is
making heavy cuts below the estimates
in almost all cases.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
BOUNTY ON WOLVES.
Miss Edith b. Pyle in a Dangerous Western
Country.

Miss Edith b. Pyle in a Dangerous Western
Country.
City Auditor Pyle Friday received a
letter from his daughter Miss Edith B..
Pyle, formerly OF this city, who is now
a teacher In an institute for the deaf
and dumb at DEVILS Lake, North
Dakota. In the letter she states that
with wolves and as the government pays
bounty of So for each wolf killed,
suggests that her father send her a
weapon with which she can dispatch
any of the unwelcome creatures which
may cross her path.
She also writes that cit is warm this
week, the thermometer not having
marked less than zero.''
The week before the letter was
written the mercury was down several
days to Is degrees below zero.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
DIED ON THE SGAFFOLD.
George Arthur Pearson Hanged for tn
Murder of Annie Griffin.

george arthur Pearson Hanged Tor the
Murder of Annie Grimm.
Hamilton, Canada Dec 7.-George
Arthur Pearson, the youthful murderer
Of his sweetheart, was hanged here to-
day. He maintained his composure
throughout. He said he would gladly
die IL he could restore the life he had
taken. Pulsation ceased in 10 minutes
after the drop fell.
Pearson killed Annie Griffin, aged II
years.. September 23d last, while he
and she were driving. In confession
which he made to his spiritual adviser,
Pearson said he made an improper pro-
possl to the girl, which she resented.
This so impressed him that he felt he
could never face her again and he con
oluded the best thing to do was to kill
both her and himself, lie shot her
twice. both bullets taking effect in the
head,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
swarthmore stoekhoIders. Meeting.

AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders OF Swarthmore College Tuesday
week in the Friends Meeting
House, Fifteenth and Race streets, an
nual reports of officers were read and
the following board Of managers for
four years were elected: Edward II.
Ogden, Eli M. Lamb, Mary W. Albert
son, Emma O. Bancroft, Susan w. Lip
pincotr, Edward Stables, .Jr., Hannah
Il. Woodruff and Howard W. Lippin-
oott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13

T. Jefferson lyle of Georgetown,
secretary of the Rehoboth Board oil
Health and director OF the Rehoboth
Club has been appointed an abide.
camp, With the rank of colonel, on
Governor elect Hunn's staff.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13

The Greenbank feed and flour mills,
of the estate of Hartman Mcdonald,
were offered for sale Thursday by Mary
q. Mcdonald and W. L. Lyman, ex-
ecutors, but on account of low bidding
we're Withdrawn.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13

On a wager, Richard Greenfield
drove his horse from Perry's Tavern to
Washington street bridge Thursday
afternoon in 14A minutes. The dis
lance is five miles. Mr.. Greenfield won
the wager,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30
Letters for tho Pigeons.

A correspondent of the London
Truth tells of an interesting sight to
be seen on most mornings in the gar
dens between the royal courts of JUS
tice and Clements Inn.
On the approach of one particular
postman the pigeons surround him
Oh the ground and overhead, even
perch on his shoulders; and the cause
of it all is seen when the man pro
duces little bag of grain, and pro
ceeds to distribute it. The more con-
.iding of the birds settle upon his
hands and arms, and take their share
from the bag.
He has been bringing these little Of
ferings every day for months: and,
though it probably does not cost him
more than seven or eight pence week,
it is noteworthy item in the ordinary
hustle of the great city.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30
THE GREAT DESTROYER.
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF INTEMPERANcE.

"Pool For Drinks"-"A Nation OF Alb
stainers Becoming One of Drunk
ards," is What the Misses Leitch Say
About the Fate OF Ceylon.
By MRS M. A. KIDDER.
The words pool for drinks" are frequently
seen on the signs of liquor saloons.)
He saw it on the sign
As we were passing by,
A gaudy place of low resort
My little boy and l.
81 know" he said with glee,
What that means, dear mamma;
! saw just such pretty place
When l walked with papa.
ut was tiny pond
Down where the valley sinks,
Where little birds go when they're dry,
A cunning pool for drinks.
"And they did love it so,
The water clear and bright,
And shook the cool drops from their wings;
1t was a pretty sight.
"And this must be the same;
Can't we go in, mamma,
And see the pool and happy birds,
As l did with papa?"
| could not well explain
To this, my fve-year-old,
But promised him, as time went on,
The story should be told.
Oh! may find in him
The gold without alloy,
And from such sad temptations may
God keep my only boy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30
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The Merry-Go- Round.

Hurrah! Hurrah! for the merry go
round
Where gaily the children whirl over the
ground.
There are galloping goats, there are
ponies that prance,
There are dogs running races and dom
keys that dance.
There are sleighs drawn by swans, there
are chariots of gold
With dashiDg young drivers so gallant
and bold.
There's a long-necked giraffe, and II
zebra that jumps,
And a camel that has two bee-you-ti-ful
humps.
There's a lion that ambles without any
roar,
And a dragon that never was harnessed
before.
But all these fierce creatures are gentle
and good
And exceedingly safe, as they're made
ont of wood
So let Us hurrah. for the merry -go-round,
while Saily the children whirl over the
ground.
Youths Companion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30

In picking up your gun from lying
flat. standing against anything, from
II companion or a boat. do not take
hold of the muzzle and drag 1t toward
you: take hold of IL hy the forestock
and barrel II YOU are only using one
hand: If two. In the regular way you
grasp IL when you go to shoot. In
carrying Your gun do not keep the
muzz.e directly behind you; throw the
butt to the right or left. whichever
shoulder you are carrying it Oh. This
will bring the mrizzle toward the op'
posite shoulder thus rendering II easy
to carry. as IL viii be resting on your
neck and shoulder instead OF on the
small part Of your shoulder, and With
the muz.:le upward win also tighten
IL little.
| think there are more men shot
with their own guns by taking them
from u boat than In any other way
When YOU run your boat or canoe 10
the bank your gun * likely Ia be in
the bow. which think Is the best
place for H. Take hold of IL hy the
iores,ock and step out. fut II In n
safe place where YOU are sure II VIII
not fall down Then draw up youI
boat ar do anything else you have o.
do; but do not let your gun stay In
the boat until You have shonldered
yoW paek and Then catch hold OF the
muxzle, drag u NJ over The gunwale.
hook the hammers. and have II ca.
plode. II 10 likely 10 blew out you
brains Iurssf and Stream.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-08-30
A FORTUNE IN BEETLES.
1000 of Species Worth S25 Each Sc.
cured by a Kansas Professor.


1000 of Species Worth Sa5 Each Sc.
cured by Kansas Professor.
Lawrence CKan) correspondent of
the Kansas City Star writes: When
legislators are stingy, and the cause
OF higher education is threatened by
reason of financial depression, all
Chancellor Snow Of Kansas university
has to do is to swap beetles for dollars.
He is the only living man who ever
ran corner on a natural product and
made it hold good for a decade. 1t
was in the spring of 1878 that profess
sor Snow refused to be stampeded. He
were students at the time in his de-
partment went in search of tiger
beetles, known to entOmologists as
Amb.ychila cylindriformis. At this
particular time specimens of this spe-
cies of beetles had a ready sale In the
open markets of the world at $50
each. There was clamorous demand
from Berlin, Heidelberg. Edinburg.
Paris, London and New York which
no one could supply. There was
suspicion in the scientific mind that
this species Of Beetle ought to be found
in Western Kansas. Professor Snow
made confidant of two favorite
students. promised them one-third of
all the beetles they could catch, and
the expedition set forth in the summer
of 1878. 1t was in Wallace county
that the expedition finally landed.
Here it remained three months. So
many beetles of the rare species were
captured that I'll sold
their third interests in the collection
to Professor Snow for enough money
to pay their way through college for
two years. And at that the willy pro-
fessor drove the best bargain of his
life. With more than 1000 beetles
of a rare species. which entomologists
all over the world were clamoring for,
in his possession, Professor Snow
sold n sufficient number to make good
his payment to the students, pay all
the expenses of the expedition, and
complete through an exchange a col
lection of 5000 species of beetles, the
largest collection in the world. The
VI tHc Stdlc sun
las beetles of this species left. ana
hey are the only available ones for
the collection in the world.
Never before nor since this famous
trip has the Amblychila cylindriformis
been found save in the rarest cases,
when one at time would be captured.
He is the head of the tiger family
of beetles, and until 1873 many of the
finest chronological collections could
not secure a specimen. The price had
gone higher and higher up to 1878.
But the harvest reaped by Professor
Snow had such bearish effect on the
market that amblychila Were quoted
as low as silver bullion. But Profes-
sor Snow refused to be stampeded. lie
withheld his prsduct temporarily from
the market, and beetles of the head
tiger species jumped back to 50 each
and began to soar again. Others
sought beetles in Western Kansas. but
had Il loss of time and money for their
pains. Wallace county had lost either
her beetle population or Professor
Snow had captured it entire.