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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
FOREIGN MINISTERS PROTEST.

The Chinese Imperial i;dict is Not Salts
factory TO Them.
Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires
PekIn, CHM, Aug. 2s. The i'm
perial edict fofbid6ing the importation
OF arms and munitions Of war IS not
satisfactory 10 the foreign ministers,
A meeting of the ministers has been
called to discuss the ediot 1t ignores
the vital iaot that the prohibition
applies to the government, and that it
in part of the Chinese pUnishm 'pt.
The edIot makes 1t appear to BIZ he
governments voluntary act = ohibi ny
Chinese subjects from jmE orting arms
and munitions. -.,5
Fs.TrnER TgoukLEs REPoR rED.
Victoria, 3. c., Aug. 2s Chinese
papers received by the rnpress con-
tain accounts of mas acre of Chinese
in the Kwan Tien Men district of
Manohuria. the Russians excusing the
massacre by the statement that the
peasants killed we've mistaken for in
surgents. Few details are given.
Further troubles in Mongolia and
Mauchuria are reported, and, accord
ing to the North China Daily News,
the Russians have placed 10000 men
on the Manohurian-Koie frontier to
cope with the rebels.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
!. rHR NArToNAL au4kp.

The State Military Board met at Dover
Tuesday to further consider the condition
of the National Guard. 1he'NickeTsham
plan of Reorganization, securing an annual
appropriation OF $4,000 for m eIcamplnent
OF the militia, will be approved and carried
before the next Legislature. TINS contract
for oyeFhauline the State Armory was
awarded to Rudolph a. Waters, whose hid
was SB39.
The Secretary of War Tuesday made the
allotment OF ST, 900, 90 10 the militia Of the
several States and Territories and the Dis
trct of Columbia. This was the amount
appropriated and was distributed among the
States In accordance with their FepIe.enta-
lion In Congress. The amount alloted TO
the Territories and the District of Columbia
Is placed at the discretion of the Secretary
and the amount allotted is based upon the
militia organization GHch mnintaips. The
Secretary In his circular culls attention to
the necessity of the different States making
certificates of militia organizations before
the money will be available.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
MILFORD AND IT'S VICINITY.
Good Prices for Reaones-Fnrmers Busy
Sowing Fodder.

Sowing Fodder.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Milford. Aug. ga lew basksts of FL
berta peaches sold yesterday at ihe Milford
depot for sI.15 per basket. These were
specially tine, and desired for exhi5ition
purposes. The bulk OF the day's shipments
brought FROM 35 to IS cents per baaksv, good
prices prevailing ali day. Notwi thstanding
pfices ruled tirlHly, The canneties bought
several hundred baskets, paying more Tor
the peaches than for several. years for can
ming purposes.
A former yesterday hauled go baskets of
tomatoes to a cannery. They netted him
$500 pounds, and his books showed about
W to his credit. Tie same load OF toma-
toes, il he had sold it at the depot, would
have brought $50. His crop is grown on
contract, and the smaller figure was neces-
sarily accepted by him, But the growers
are grumbling over the position in which
they are placed by virtue of their contracts,
and IL Ia said no tomatoes will be grown
under contract noxt year.
The Town Council is Improving East
Front street, which Was cut ont by the
heavy travel TO ond from the wharf of the
steamer Emma Refs. ..s...,
Farmers are busy saving fodder, a con .
siderable acreage will be taken down this
week. Many OF the heavier growers will use
corn harvesting machines, because of the
scarcity of help. A good yield of corn will
be gotten in this 'nefghbpfhood and all the
way into the neck. Fodder is also In goud
condition, aud will turn out big over
average production.
The store property of tho William Mar
shall estate, burned four weeks ago, Is being
rebuilt from the second floor up.
Personal: Miss Annie Pierce hns returned
from Renoboth-Mrs. Annie Lord Hynson
is home from three weeks Philadelphia
ytsit-Miss Mary Gaylord left Monday for
North Amhurst, Mase.-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
MARY HENDERSON MURDERED.
The Negro Who Killed Her Probably VIII
BE Burned M the Stake.

AHe lNeEfo VINO ttllitu ltef EfODtDly WIN
BE Burned AZ the Stake.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Columbus, Mo-, Aug. 2s.-Mary AeIdor-
Epn, Rned 30 years, wns assaulted anu killed
last evening by William Francis, coiored,
at the farmhouse OF her brother-in-luw,
Charles II. Hyatt, rear here. Francis fed,
but hundreds of men dre securing the county,
and his capture and death are considered
almost certain.
Miss Henderson resided with the Hyatts
on farm near Columbus, In the heart of
the richest agricultural district In the Stnte.
Last evening, the Hsatts drove TO the home
Of friends for a brief visit. Francis. who
had been trusted employe on the place for
several years, was left to his own devices.
Shortly after sDnseL, he entered the fgrm-
house for his evening meal. Miss Henderson
personally prepared II, and was about 10
call the negro. when he stepped into the
Kitchen and lttaeRe1 The uefrucelpss woman.
She screamed loudly und long for help, but
mono was at Asnu. The negro was driven
finally by her desperate resistance tn the
yarn in the rear OF the house, but Ia the end
she vas Uverpowered When tho Hyntts
returned, Miss Henderson was found Aiug
neur the house. with q bullet hole bbors
the left ear The only horse remaining on
tho place had H,Go been killed III his stall,
evidently to hinder pursuit.
Miss Henderson is said TO have survived
long enough to inform her relatives of her
assainnt. This ANNOUNCEMENTS removed all
doubts from the minds of the citizens here,
and hlif q dozen posses we're Immediately
formed. Every inch of territory in the
county h row being secured. A suspect is
unuer arrest al Independence. and another
Is heiul pursned near Sedalia, 1t 10 practi-
Gully certain that Francis, Ii captured, will
be buried at the stake.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
SGHLty COURT OF INQUIRY.


The Names of the Principal Witnesses
Who Are TO be Summoned.
Associated Press Dispatch by specla Wires.
Washington, Aug. 2S.-The list of
witnesses prepared by Capt. Lemly,
judge. advocate OF the Schley Court OF
Inquiry, ana transmitted to Admiral
Sohley yesterday, was made public by
Capt. Lemly today. II does not pur-
port to be complete list, hut includes
the principal witnesses who will be
called by the judge advocate. The wit
NOSES whom Admiral Schley has asked
to be summoned are not included in
the list.
The list is as follows: Rear "A dmiral
William L. Sampson, Rnbley ID. Evans.
Francis J. Higginson, Charles S. Got
ton, and Henry q. Taylor, Capts.
French Il. Chadwick, Caspar +. Good
rich, Charles %. Sigsbee, William q.
Wise, Francis A. Cook, Bowman P.
MoCalla, Theodore f. Jewell, William
M. Folger, Robert M. Berry, John /.
Hannum tretired, William p. Potter.
Richard Wainwright, Joseph @. Eaton,
Newton e. Mason, Seaton Schroeder,
Giles B. HARDER, James NJ. Miller,
Bates. Lieurenant- Commanders Sidney
Albert W. Grant, Albion @. Hodgson,
William IA. II. SoutherIapd, William
II. Sohuetze, Templin N. Potts nn6
Alexander Sharp, jr Capt. William
q. Dawson, U. s. NJ. o., Lieutenants
Charlea @. Marsh, Spencer s. Wood,
Victor Blue, James q. Doyle, Charles
Webster, John Hood, Charles H.
Harlow, Charles W. Dyson. Kenneth
McAlpine and ernest Il. Bennett,
Ensign Henry q. Muslin, Acting Boat
swain Dennis J. O'Oonpell, Chief
Quartermaster Niels Anderson and
others. lE ~ .afg Ay4fsl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

As result of collision in the Delaware
River yesterday week between the pilotboat
Philadelphia ana the Nor yegan steamer
Ansgar, John II. Virdin, part owner of the
former craft, has filed litel In the United
States District Court, Philadelphia, asking
81, 100 damages. A cross libel has also been
fled by Oscar Elletsen, master of the
steamer AnsgRr, who seeks to recnver So, 0l0.
Virdin declares that on August 21st Ansgar
displayed the signal light for pilot. He
answered the summons and proceeded to
approach the steamer He, says the collision
was duo to the negligence of the Ansgar in
not Stopping her headwuy, so as to allow
the pilotpoat to approach and send pilot
aboard. Ellefsen admits having signalled
the pilothost. He charges the Philadelphia
with recklessness in suddenly changing her
course, thus making the accident inevitable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
WANT PAY FOR THEIR SERVICES.
ConstabIes and Former Constables Would
Appreciate a Settlement by the Levy

ConstabIes and Former Constabies Would
Appreciate Settlement by the Levy
Court.
A former county constable told reporter
of The Gazette yesterday morning that the
Levy Court had not settled his claim which
WINS due Inst April. 81 was at the meeting
of the Leyy Court Tuesday, with the hope
that a settlement would be made, but the
claims we're not passed. and when | spoke
to member of the court about the matter
he merely shook his head, which, under
stood, meant there was no money for the
purpose. was lead to believe. from another
source however, that there is enough money
in the county treasury to settle the claims,
and cannot understand why we nave not
been paid.''
The reporters informant also said that
the present constables' and magistrates
elaine, which were due July LIST had not
been settled and they were making the
sauie inquiry.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
RAILROAD TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.
Refusal of n General Manager to Take the
Responsibility of Running Trains.

Refusal of n General Manager to Take tho
Responsibility of Running Trains.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 28.-General
Manager Frank Patterson of the Pittsburg,
Johnstown, Ebensburg d. Eastern railroad
has resigned his office, and traffic on the
road has been suspended pending the ap-
pointment of his successor.
Mr.. Patterson is located In Alto ona, Pa,
and his resignation was received late yes
terday by President s. p. Langdon, whose
office Is In this city. In IesiRning, the gem
eral manager said be declined 10 take the
responsibility of raining trains. President
Langdon, on receipt of Mr.. patterson's
resignation, left immediately for Altoona
to select O new general manager and put the
company's trains in operation. te
An accident occurred on the road last
weet, resulting from spreading rails, and
this is said TO be the cause OF Mr., Patter
sons resignation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Easton, Pa, Aug. 49,. "A locomotive
and two empty passenger coaches on
their way from Buffalo to Esston
jumped the Lehigh Valley track at
o'clock this morning at 0xboro curve,
above Mauch Chunk, went over an EN-.
bankment three or four feet high and
landed on the tracks of the Central
Railroad Go.
The. engineer and fireman, residents
OF Sayre, were caught beneath the
overturned locomotive, and both were
killed. Charles Borroughs was the
engineer. The freman's name is
unknown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
MARGARET LYLER KIDNAPPED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 2s.--Margaret Lyler, 2
years old, and reported to be an heiIess to
500, eco, was kidnapped yesterday from the
hume OF Mrs. M. IL. Green of this city,
where the girl had been cared for since her
mother died, q week ago. Her captor,
driving at breakneck speed, was pursued by
policemen in patrol wagon to Ravens
WOOD There, all trace of the kidnapper
was lost. t@t f+
Mrs. Green WIS given the custody Of tho
child upon the death of the mother. who
was divorced from the child's father sew
eral years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Five poles owned by the belmnrgia
Telephone Go. we're moved from near
the p, W. g. Is. railroad tracks at
Elkton, Nd, by employees of the rail-
road company yesterday. Nothing will
be done until the courts decide whether
the property on which the poles stood
belongs 10 tho railroad company or the
toWn of Elkton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
Wilmington Quotations.
Phiiadelpnia Markets.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Philadelphia. Pa. Aug 2s,--Wheat, steady,
No. Pennsylvania IN eSport elevator, 14Lta
Tiltc.; No. . red spot in export elevator. 7s1sa
1910, t
Corn steady; No. for local trade csc.
Oats, firm; No. q white clipped, 42lSc.
Bran, Arm; winter in bulk, 3lS.50af9.0O; spring
in sacks. 0lst0alqOO.
Butter steady; fancy western creamery. 2oLc.;
do. do. nearby prints 22c.
Eggs firm; fresh nearby lsc.; do. Western, lsc.;
do. Southwestern. l6c.; do Southern, Ice.
Refined sugars, unchanged,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Reading. Pa, Aug. 2s.-A. Fl. Beschor,
the fenmer chairman of the strike committee
OF the Reading railroad employees, was
brought here today. He was captured at Al
Ientown, last night, in disguise. His wife
has been Swallowed for some time, and last
night she went TO Allentown. She was fol-
lowed there; and when she met Besch,r, a
police placed HIM under arrest. Beschor is
charged with embezzling money contributed
to carry on the strike.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
vExATIous INTERFERENCE.

Constantinoplo, Turkey, Aug. 81.
Tho French flag was hauled down
from the embassy Of France after the
STAINS. and it will not he hoisted again
until diplomatic relations are restored.
Tho staff of the embassy remains here,
bot there IS no change in the affairs.
This French consuls in Turkey have
been directed to continue to protect
French interests.
Besides the immediate causes OF the
Disagreement, 1t is pointed out that
constant difficulties we're placed in the
way of the French commercial interests
in Turkey, which contributed to NJ.
Copstans' resolution. All the en-
bassies complain of vexatious inter-
ference with trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
c. |. sWAYAE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Struck by the Elevator at HIS New Build
ing ON orange Street.

Calvin /. Swayne, the well-known con-
tractor, was seriously and probably fatally
Injured at 1,30 O'Clock yesterday afternoon,
at his new building. Orange street above
Eighth, as result OF tho elevator falling On
him,
ambulance was summoned and MIR. Swayne
was taken to his residence, No. 1900 West
Seventh street. 1t was feared that his back
had been broken and that he was internally
injured.
The accident was the result of tho break
ing of cable, allowing the elevator TO fall.
Nh. Swain was standing purity under the
elevator at the time, anu the Cur struck him
across his back. Drs. Stubs and France
are in attendance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
IN WALL STREET.

Associated Press Dispatch by spe cisl Wires.
Wall Street, New York, Aug. 2s-There
was a uniform rise of small fraction in
the opening prices of stocks today. Trading
was euier, and no large blocks changed
hands. Only the less important stocks were
on the side Of the losers. Kansas q Texas,
preferred, rose point
After an opening drop. Western and
Pacific stocks we're In better demand, and
there was large buying of Amalgamated
Copper and the Fries which infused tirmness
through the entire list. Union Paciic, Atchi-
son and st. Paul were about a point over
last nlght. United States Steel rose e, and
Tennessee Coal ~. International Power
was active and go higher. Bonds were firm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires
Bellaire o., Aug. %. AT Beallsvil!e,
near here, last night. William Mont
gomery. a we'll to. do farmer, while in
tosicatad, fatally shot his wife, and
then turned the revolver on himself.
committing suicide.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
EFORM FORCES ARR MOVING
urge and Enthusiastic Meet
ing of Taxpayers.
)MPTROLLER KELLEY SCORED
} Investigation of His Actions
Demanded.

Ter Two Hundred Representative Citi-
efna Assemble qnd Formulate Plans Tor
Permanent Organization Which rs to
Investigate the Affairs of Local Govern
Aent and Work for Reform.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Associated Press Dlspat h BY spe1ia Wires.
Tucson, AriA., Aug. ss.--united States
Collector of Customs Hoey has been re-
arrested On Ndditioual counts in connection
with the Chinese conspiracy cnse, and his
bond has been raised to 5000.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
Matriaass.

ROBERTS MoRGAN-At Asbury parsonage, OH
August 9th, 1901, by the Rev H. y. DuFny,
Maurice w. Roberts and Annie Morgan.
sOJoLRY- ONT0O MERYt5At Asbury palson
age, on August oath, 1901, by the Rev. II. :.
Dulany, Howard W. Seholey and Flora j.
Montgomery. Etf3P ttY As
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29
SULTAN WILL GO TO WAR.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Vienna, Austria, Aug. 2S. Tho
Tagehiatt today publishes mail corre-
spondence from Constantinople which
says tins Sultan will go to war rather
than yield to unreasonable demands,
that he is studying plans for defence and
that he has ordered 800 guns from
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Wesley Brown, colored, who was ar
rested, charged with disposing of
liquor in the vicinity Of Shellpot Park.
was arraigned before Magistrate Sasse
Tuesday morning and held in 800 bail
for the Court of General Sessions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

The old log house on the Weldin property,
adjoining Gordon Heights, has been sold
by Robert O. Fraim TO parties whu expect
to build modern dwelling there.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Under the will OF the late Ann Krider. the
following public requests have been made
Ferris Industrial School, $500; Home for
each.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

The Rev. and Mrs, Richard Hughlett
Adams rave announced the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Mary Bratt, to James
Percy Colt of Easton, Md.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Num-, driven by W. B. Biggs of Middle.
town, won the 2.22 race at COLCHESTER yes
terday. Free Silver, driven by Mr.. Biggs,
won the 2. 10 race.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
New York. Aug. 2s.--The stock market opened
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-29

Chicago, H., Aug. %. Pillow manu-.
facturers OF the United States, large
numbers of whom have been In CON
ference at the Auditorium, have de.
cided UPON an sdvance OF 10 per cent
In the price of p!ows and all pillow re-
pairs during the coming yesr. The
present strike of the steel workers is
giyen-as one cause. 10 addition, the
manufacturers claim most Of the pro-
duotion in every way is much greater
at present than it was year ago
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-01
gaanag 7arzbalto1,' Jaaaa. 5,rsdag aaarr

lection fell to the floor. She left al once
without stopping to pick them up. AT
the same place the proprietors wife
laid her hat down on the counter for
moment and she had scarcely turned
her head until a woman had picked it
up and scooted'' out the door before
she COULD stop her. Other stores made
the same complaint Of shoplifting
DUBUQUE.
a gentlemen who came II ISM Lore,
Center township Friday ~ t.st,9 ira
information thai hiniti. ono e
the wealthiegt most prom III
izens of ta;si} nss,fp, met ssisn ii ac-
c'dsn Which resulted in his dea u a few
Inll.S1tes after its occurrences. Thursday.
about noon Mr.. Schmitt who was a re-
tired farmer, and who was Over so
years Of age, resided with his son and
gisantlsaughte at Lore. The basement
IF the residence is used as a Kitchen in
in the basement, was coming up a
flight of stairs. and. when neat the
landing, he lost his balance and fell
backwards. rolling down to the bottom.
The sound of the fall was heard by his
granddaughter who ran TO his assists
ance and lifted him up, but ne died in 9
few minutes AFTER being carried into
the house, his neck having been broken
by coming in contact with the steps;
Mrs. Schmitt was born in Germany and
enigrated to this country over sixty
" ars ago coming direct to Dubuque
county and purchasing a farm in Gem
Ter township, where he reeided until his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-01
BREAKING THE, RECORD.
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Cerro Gordo county has broken am
other record. In all that is good it af-
lords the best and we turn for a moment
from its astute politicians. its accom-
Illshed professional men, Its superior
railroad facilities, its well-tilled farms.
its bountiful crops, it's great summer
resorts. to consider the weight of Its ba-
bies. Babies are welcome and not vel
come, as the case may be, but when they
90 appear there is a natural curiosity az
to their weight. We believe the stand
ard has been set at ten pounds and ba-
lies are light or heavy according as they,
fall above or below that standard. He
lis a proud father indeed who can boast
OF a twelve pound baby, but what are
We to think of a little girl weighing
fourteen and a half pounds when first
Gshered into strange world Such a
baby girl was born the other day to Mr..
ard Mrs. NIcMonagle, present owners of
the Carl Iverson farm in Lake township.
Those Who know say that there is near
is always more or less exaggeration on
the part of fond parents in the reported
- eights of ten and twelve pound ba bies,
hut in this case the attending physician
certifics that this is the actual weight
end the creates in all his experience. 1T
Eis noticeable. too. in this case that the
/ baby is a girl. for the r,ile is that boys
are heavier than girls. Cerro Gordo
county has broken another record.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-01
Public Opinion on Iowa Subjects
as Reflected in the Iowa
Newspapers.
The News Of Iowa From Hun.
dreds Of Different Towns
and Communities.
THE GIRL WENT WITH THE BzAP2
GAIN.
[Gladbrook Northern !,

S1xtlAN.df
IGladbrook Northern
A short but romantic was
closed by Squire Char sast evening
when he pronoups de words that
sfaade Ed oyssfead md Anna Voss hus-
band and ~X1fe. The groom is an indus
Attiious farmer Of about 35 years, whDi
ca Me here from the eastern part of the:
safe a year ago. The family with whom
lie made his home having moved to
town. he felt the need of cook stove
and told his friend Rassmussen who
runs a hardware store but does not
carry a stock of stoves, that he was go
ii'g down the street to buy a cook stove.
Mr.. Rasmussen said he could send for
che, in fact, had just got a nice one for
Mr.. lessen. lessen, who happened to.
be in the store, declared 1T was a dandy,
and said he was in town alone and
.ovestead could ride out and see it, SO
he did. When he saw the Kitchen range;
lie also saw the daughter Anna, living
at home. Mr.. lessen jocularly said
'Youscan have her, too. This happened
q few weeks ago, and was the introduce
ton which eliminated In the above mar
rage.