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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
OAKvlLLE

The Thanksgiving services at the NJ.
Z. church were we'll attended.
Miss Pearl Gee, of Montesano, visited
Mrs. j. G. Holland this week. She
teaches at Wishkah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loertcher, OF Elma, spent
Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs.
Dan Young, OF this place.
The new instruments for the band cost
over two hundred dollars. There are
several other instruments which will go
into the band.
The Catholic church is building shed
in which to store their lumber. 1t will
not build until spring. The shed will
be used for horses.
The band social was success from
every standpoint. The attendance was
good, the entertainment pleasant, the
financial results satisfactory.
The Grays Harbor extension has placed
crew of workmen in the quarry and
will get out riprap for that road. There
will be two gangs working in the quarry.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
El.MA

The business men OF Elma made up a
purse Of $l2O for Mr.. Grippe.
DR.. French arrived last Monday and is
now full fedged Elma physician.
J. E. Flory has been in Elma this week,
visiting his sister, Mrs. r. H. Wade.
Near the residence Of VIM. Wakefield
there are large dogwood trees in full
blossom.
The Vance Lumber Co. do not expect
to start their single mill before the
first Of February.
Allen White has ordered Elma brick
to set a new boiler which he is preparing
to place in his new mill.
The Talmadge mill has been sold to
parties from Tacoma. The transfer was
to have been made ON Wednesday.
Last Monday morning it was found
that the merchandise car at the depot
here had been broken into, both doors
opened, but apparently nothing taken.
This may have been the work OF tramps,
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1901-12-05
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
! PHILADELPHIA TIMES SOLD.

Philadelpbia, Pa, May 8.-The Pbiladel-
ma Times was purchased Yesterday by
4dolph y. Ochs, owner of the New York
MINES and the Chattanooga Times. In ar
AQuneing the change OF ownership, the
31mes says over Mr.. Uchs' signature:
In party utilization this newspaper will
~ Fundamentally Democratic, but It will
seek TO advance the Democratic principles
which have been for more than q century
the basis OF our government, exemplifyIne
THE imperishable truth that a government
Iof the people,, for the people and by the
people can only endure when honesty and
Integrity are its guiding principles ana
Legislation serves no private ends at the ex-
.pense OF the public. While the paper will
haye its political predictions, it will in no
fense be party organ.
s. The association OF this paper with the
New York Times by reason of the CONTROL
ng ownership of that newspaper will only
eftend- to cooperation In gathering news.
IN have associated with me In the owner
9qip Of this property my brother, George
NJ Ochs OF the Chattanooga Times, who
WA make his residence In Philadelphia and
w assume the duties of general manager
u the property
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
Of the Treasury today bought 500, 900
short term per cent bonds at $ll3. GA.
DEATH OF JACOB HAuSER.

Post DIortem Examination Indicates That
He Died of Natural Causes.
At the request Of Attorney General
Ward. Coroner's Physician James A.
Draper, Jr., assisted by Or. James W.
Bsstian, yesterday made post-mortem
examination of the body Of Jacob
Hauser, who died at the State Hospital
for the Insane at Farnhurst ON Monday.
The examination was made at No. POS
Fifth avenue, the residence of relatives,
to which place the body had been
taken. Superintendent Hancker of the
hospital, Coroner Prick and his under.
taker, j. I. Chandler, wers present.
Relatives Of the deceased had noticed
discolorations on the body and brought
the matter to the attention of A Attorney
General Ward Tuesday. After the
autopsy DR.. Draper eaid thorough
examination had been made and it was
found that death was due to natural
causes, which agrees with the oertiti-
cate ON file at the health office. giving
the cause as senile asthenis. According
to the doctor, there was no evidence OF
the bruises having any connection
with Mr.. Hauser's death.
He reported the result of his finding
to the coroner, and no inquest will he
nelu unless an Hflldavlt IS made TO the
effect that the deponeut believes an in
quest is necessary and gives grounds
therefor.
1t was stated yesterday that about
two weeks ago another patient in the in
stitution and MI. Ilauser were wrestling
in their room and Mr.. Hauser was
bruised at that time. The examination
made yesterday, thowever, according
TO DR.. Draper, showed that the injuries
were only superficial and we're slight.
When Attorney General Ward was
seen about the matter yesterday he
said Coroner Frick had reported to
him that 1t was the unanimous opinion
OF the physicians making the post
mortem examination that Mr.. Haussr
died Of natural eau SEES, and consequently
be intends to do nothing further in the
matter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
1eaths.

CoNVlLL-In this city, on May Sd, 1901, william
Convill.
Ann Dalton, in her 18th year.
GEARY-on May 9th, 1901, Samuel Thomas son
OF the late James H. and Marian Geary.
GREGG-on May 18th, 1901, William II. Gregg, in
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence, No. 500 Hazlett
street, on Friday. May 10th, at 1l,30 m. Inter
ment at Wilmington and Brandywine cemetery.
HANLoN-on May Sd, 1901, Thomas J. Hanion.
KELLEY-suddenly, on May 9th, 1901. James
Milton. only son OF Alfred Y. and Ida NJ.
Kelley, aged years. months and days.
KENYON May LIST, 1901, John Kenny, age A.
LYLE-on April soth, 1901. Alexander II. Lyle
son Of the late James and Katharine Lyle.
MANIoN-on May 9Th, 1901. Frank t. Manion
aged 40 years,
MARsHALL--At Falkland. Del, on May 81.
1901, the Rev. William Marshall aged 81 years
MAssEY-In this city, on May LIST. 1901, j. Clayton
Massey, In his SD year.
MAsTEN-On May 3d. 1901 Aaron B. Masten.
aged 70 years.
MEA--In this city. on May lst. 1901, John Mica.
aged 80 years.
MEYER. suddenly, at Camden N, j., on May
lst, 1901, Frederick O., son OF Elizabeth and the
late Philip Meyer, aged 20 years.
MoBR1DE-In this city. on May ith 1901 Joseph
Mcbride, nged 65 years.
McGINLEY--fn thin city. on May 9Th, 1901, Anas-
tiasua, widow OF James mckinley.
MILLER0Ln this city, on May 9Th, 1901. Julia
oaDEN-In this city, on May I'd, 1901 Frank H.
Ogden, aged 20 years.
RICHARDs--In this city, on May it'll, 1901, James
II. Richards. ST., aged IS years.
Relatives, friends. Wilmington Lodge, No l,
4, 9; Y: w., Wilmington Enoampment No. 81.
\. OF St j. and n, Washington Camp, No. 4 T.
n, and empioyes y B. o. isiiTcad Al are - re- e.
specifically invited to attend the funeral at his late
residence No: 81 Monroe street on Friday after.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
PARK WORK.


Commissioners Decide Upon Improve
mentsto be Made During the summer.
The Board Of Park Comm issiouers
held an interesting meeting Tuesday
afternoon. One OF the chief matters
discussed was as to how the s15, 600 to
be borrowed oan be applied to best
advantage. Many improvements had
been planned, but the appropriation
had been cut to such com paratiyely
small figure that it was necessary to
select only the most important things.
1t was decided, ON the Recommendation
OF Engineer Leisen, to do the following
work!
North Brandywine Park = Footwalks,
sidewalk, Eighteenth street, 3s0x6 feet. S840
sidewalk, Washington street, 4i0x6 feet
$50; curbiDg, Eighteenth street, $40 feet,
$3.50; pavilion and wall on Cliff, So, 500;
total, 81, 100. l.,l
South Brandywine Park-Grading Rid
dies road, So o.; mHcadsmizing Riddles
road $500; Clayton street bridge, IS, COO
footwnlks. Market to. West, $3.50; above wire
bridge, $3.50; Riddles road, S2i0; Wawaset
and Adams, 440 feet, $440; CURLING Lover
ing avenue, ], 200 feet, 5000; total, 5000.
Rockford Park--Shelter in lower woods,
s HUI public comfort house. sAOoi t0'als'
belamore Park Sidewalk on Broome
street. 40 feet, $470.
Kirkwood -Footwalks, I,S0OxG feet,
$3.50; COOKS feet, $50; total, 81, 010.
Eden Pork Refreshment stand, $500
grand total, $13. $40.
Matchmaking Park Drive, Van Buren, to
Clayton, from annual appropriation, "a, 400.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
WILLIAM H. GREGG DEAD.
Former Carriage Builder Expired at l
Residence on HazIett street.

Former Carriage Builder Expired at His
Residence on Haziett street.
William H. Gregg, aged 6s years, late
OF The carriage building firm OF Gregg
y Bowe, died Tuesday at his resi-
dence, No 902 Hazlett street, of Bright's
disease, with which he has been CON
fined to his house all winter.
Mr.. Gregg was native Of Whining
ton and learned the carriage mating
business with James Jamison.
lu 1856 he. and William Bowe bought
out Mr.. Jamison and established them
selves in business at Third and French
streets. They had much money invested
in the South, put during the Owl
War lost it all. They continued at the
business, however, and we're successful.
In 1868 they erected the large building
at Eighth and Orange streets, where
the plant is now looated. Subsequently
they built Philadelphia houses, one at
Twelfth and Arch streets, owned by
Mr.. Gregg,aI d the other Mt 1709 Filbert
street, owned by the firm. Their car :
riages are known all over the world and
the firm has line reputation.
Mr.. Gregg has led retired life
about four years. During the past
two yenrs he had much family sorrow,
hurying biz wife, two daughters and
a granddaughter. Mrs. John II. Dandy
is the only surviving child. Mrs.
Gregg was ISIS Lucy van Aisdalen of
Bucks county, Pa. She and Mr.. Gregg
were married in 1855.
Deceased was noted for his charitable
disf osition. He was a member of
Bethany Baptist Church and gave
Literally to it and also to other
churches.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
PARK IMPROVEMENT.
Roadway from North Side Drive to wash
ington Street.

Roadway from North Side Drive to wash
ington Street.
roadway 10 to be constructed from
the drive In North Brandy Park to
Washington street at the north end OF
the bridge In other words, Sixteenth
street on the north side is to be oIensd
and put 10 proper shape by the Board
of Park Comm issioners. IN
The matter has been under considera.
tion for some time. as the change
will not only improve the appearance OF
that part of the park but will also
prove q 81 eat convenience to pedestrians
and drivers. 1t will also make North
Biandywine Park more popular, az it
will be easier Of access from Washing.
ton street ard the Boulevard.
The land through which Sixteenth
street. passes is owned by the Tainall
heirs and they have agreed to deed the
bed OF the street between West and
Washington streets to the Park Bnard,
provided the board grades 1T and
macadaulizes the roadway. Plans for
the proposed work have been drawn by
Park Engineer Leisen and at the meet.
ing of the board yesterday afternoon
the plans we're approved and the work
ordered done. There will be an easy
grade from the North Braudywine drive
to Washington street when the work Is
completed, and the banks will be ter
raced. Although the road will he Six
tenth street it will be included in the
park and will be taken care OF by the
hoard. In connection with this work
the board proposes to improve the
appearances of the northern approach to
the bridge. ~ 800
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
ENCRuACHING ON PARK LAND.

Citizens Railway Co. Must Not Occupy
Woodlawn Avenue Between Gilpin and
shallcrsss Avenues.
1t has been discovered that the Street
and Sewer Directors exceeded their
authority when they granted the Citi-
zens' Railway Co. the right to build a
line in Woodlawn avenue from Sixth
street to Sballcross avenue, as that
section of WoUdlawn avenue between
Gilpin and Shalloi oss avenues is 10
Rockford Park and under control Of the
Board OF PARK Commissioners. There
tore, the Street and Sewer Department
has no jurisdiction in that square.
The matter was brought Nd at the
meeting OF the Board OF Park Commits.
sioners Tuesday afternoon, and it was
finally decided 10 leave the matter In
the hands Vt the executive committee
The board does not want a railway
therH and the executive committee will
notify the Street and Sewer Depart.
ment OF the error and serve notice on
the railway COMPANY that it must not
build in that square.
The Citizens 90. Ia to work In con-
junction with the Peoples and Park
Cos. and thu purpose OF the Wood
lawn avenue line. Ia TO connect the
Shalloioss avenue line of the Park Go.
with the Sixth street line OF the
Peoples Co. 1t is likely, therefore,
that the Street and Sewer Department
will amend the Citizens franchise SO
as to enable the ompany to build up
Woodlawn avenue until it reaches park
land and then running to Bayard
avenue, thence to Sball,ross avenue.
1t was thought Woodlswn avenue ia
a city street, but President Candy Of
the Park Board says the park line is on
the eastern building line of the avenue.
which places the whole width of the
avenue in the park above Gilpin avenue.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
The STOCK MARKET Is
UTTERLY DEM0RALIZED
Wall Street is In a Panic Over the
Developments in Northern Pacific.
VIRTUAL CORNER IN THE STOCK
A Very Large Short Interest
Discontinued.
HARTMAN PEOPLE ARE RETALIATING

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
There was nervous and uneasy feelipg
in Wall street this morning, as a result
of sensational rumors afioat regarding
Developments In Northern Pacific. Quu-
tation5 frcm London, however, showed
that there was heavy selling Of Ameri-
cans there. The o'clock quotations
from London showed break Of l0s4 in
Northern Pacific, All 10 the preferred,
5ss In Cana lian Pacific, 27s in New
York Central, 21s in Louisville & Nash
vile and to 2 points in other sticks.
Northern Pacific opened on the local
exchange with such a series of wild
and violent fluctuations as were never
before witnessed in this market The
shorts were in an ungovernable panic.
Compared with last nights price of
1431a, the first sale, OF 1000 shares, OF
Northern Pacific was at 1855, with quick
successive sales as follows: 200 at 159,
500'at 100, LOCO at 1855, 1000 at IT'S.
LOCO at It's, 1000 at $50, LOCO at It's,
3OO at l73, 1000 at IT'S, 500 at Us, 1000
at ITO, 100 at 17s, 800 at 160 and 100 at
155 This measured the range VI 20
points within three minutes after the
OponlnR. m6unIltn6y ID tn6 rest OF tne
list, there was heavy selling at opening
breaks in the prices of from 9 to Az
points In the principal leading stocks
dealt in.
Northern Pacific. preferred, pursued
downward course in face OF the ex-
cited buying Of the common stock.
The opening sale was points of, the
next sale took 1t down point and the
third measured downward plunge Of
9 points, making the extreme 8. Union
Pacific opened up q, and Immediately
went Off 216 in sympathy with the
break in the market. The Opening de-
cline In United States Steel, preferred,
was 11s, but 1t came back N almost
Immediately. In Northern Pacific,
after the first string of quotations, q
further decline was recorded to l4s, and
subsequent fluctuations were feyerish
and violent between that point and l55.
1hs whole market was In great dis
order, and the excitement was so great
on the floor as to interfere with the
progress Of business and the following
Of quotations.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
WILLIAM M'FADDEN DEAD.


Demise of a Popular Empioye OF the p,
w. a. II. Railroad.
William McFadden of No. 11051s
West Fourth street died Tue sday
at his home after an illness OF several
months, during which time he reported
for duty and was at his post as night
stationmaster at French street station
of the p, W. & b. railroad for one
week. A series OF complications ensued
and the result was his death. The
first trouble was pneumonia, then TO-
lowed heart trouble, and this occasioned
a general weakening OF the system,
with an alarming failure Of the heart.
the deceased was known as one of the
mo it genial employees OF the railroad
company and was general favorite
with the patrors of the read. He had
been an employe for the east 30 years,
during which he had seen service with
the Maryland and Delaware divisions.
He was at first Engaged In railroading
with the Wilmington and Northern
railroad In 1867.
He was member of the Washington
Fire Co., and has been the treasurer
of the company for many years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
THE SHlpBUILDING COMBINE.

New York, May ga circular has been
issued by H. W. Poor 4 Co. regarding the
organization of the United States Ship
building Go. under the laws of New jersey
to acquire these ooncerns:
Newport News ShipbuildinR and Drydock
Go. tF
Union Iron Works, San Francisco.
Path Iron Works (Limited) and the Hyde
Windlass Co. OF Bath, Me.
Crescent Shipyard and the Samuel j,
Moore q Sons Go. of Elizabethport N. j.
Canda Manufacturing Co. of Carteret,
N. j.
The following have consented to serve as
directors; Henry 7, Scott, Irving M. Scott,
Lewis Nixon, Charles j. Canda. John 8.
Hyde, d. W. hyde, @. B. Orcott, H. e.
Huntington. Edwin hawley, e. II. Harri-
man and James Stillman.
The annual capacity will be $3.50, 600 tons.
The aggregate of orders now in hand Is
said to exceed So, coo. 900, on which the esti-
mated Profit Is over S7,O0nt00.
The stock will be; Preferred n per cent.
non-cumulativel. $32, $40, 900; common
stock, s32,b00, coo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
EASTERN SHORE POLITICS.

The Democrats of Cecil county. in con-
vention Tuesday, nominated the following
county ticket:
senator-Austin L.. Crothers, ElIton.
House of Delegates Bennett Steele, Chesa
peaRe City; George w. Cosden, Northeast,
and Joseph Coudon, Perry,ille.
County Treasurer--William H. Holm. Port
Deposit. it
Assistant Treasurer -R. Harry Logan,
Greenhurst.
County Commissioners--Lon term. Will
liam B. Davis, Cecilton; short term, Joseph
B. Ewing, Blake.
Sheriff--Pilliam McAllister, Elkton.
County Surveyor = Alfred B. McVey,
Pleasant Hill.
In a hard-fought municipal contest at
Salisbury, yesterday, in total vote of 715,
the Democrats won by majority of 1873.
The vote for commissioners was as follows
Democratic Tieket-William B Tilghman,
446; DIR. Louis Morris, M Elijah j. Par
son. 442.
Republican Ticket-A. J. Benjamin, 256 /;
DR.. Samuel A. Graham, 1858; William E.
Booth, 264.
DIR. Delmar Smithers. George X. Houck,
Charles Schaifer. B. r.. Benson and George
Peterson have been elected town commits
sioners ct Chesapeake City, and Alexander
Van Buskirk has been elected bailitf.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Two Horses Killed and the Driver Fatally
~ Injured.

Two Horses Killed and the Driver Fatally
Injured.
Philadelphia, Pa, May Two
horses were killed, and the driver,
Harvey H. Adds. u wealthy farmer OF
Richboro, Pa, was so badly injured
that his life hangs in tho balance, by a
fast freight train on the reading rail
way at Bethayres this morning. ..
Mr.. Adds was bringing wagon load
of hay to this city, and at 3. 55 O'Clock
started across the railroad track at
Bethayres station. The freight train,
which. left Jersey City at O'Clock, was
travelling along at a speed. Of 80 miles
an hour. Until he was on the track,
Mr.. Adds did not see the train, which
was hidden from view by the station.
Before the engineer could sound q
warning blast on his whistle. hrs engine
had struck the team, killing the horses
and throwing Mr.. Adds with great
foroe across the track. The wagon was
dragged and splintered before the
heayinR train could be stopped. the
hay and debris being scattered about
for distance of so yards.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
associated Press DIsDatcn BY Special wires.

Associated Press Dlsuatch by Special Wires
New York, May s.-Two women were
burned to death and number of per.
sons were.iniured in fire which started
10 the five-story apartmenthouse at
Lexington avenue and Sixtieth street
early today.
The dead are: Jennie McSorley, a
widow, 40 years old. and Miss Brown,
IS years old, who recently came from
Washington, d. 9. Their bodies were
found burned almost beyond recosni-
tion, oE the top floor of the house.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Wolteis sustained
internal injuries, which will probably
result fatally.
Escape by the stairway was cut off
when the alarm was given, and the fire
ladder on the Sixtieth street side of the
building was also rendered useless.
Those OF the tenants who could not
make their way to the fire escapes over
looking the court yard crowded to the
windows of the burning house. and
either jumped into the fire nets or
waited until assisted to the street
by the firemen. The loss by FIRE was
$40, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
TWO COLORED MEN KILLED.
Bodies Found on the Railroad Tracks a,
Bird Street Crossing.

Bodies Found on the Railroad Tracks at
Bird Street Crossing.
Two colored men, one Lewis Jones
of No. $500 West Second street, and
the other unknown. we've killed by a
train late Tuesday night at Bird street
crossing. Tracks of the r., W. & b.,
B. d D. aud p. & r. railroads pass
that point and ii Is not known what
train struck the men. The bodies we're
taken 10 the morgue and Coroner Friok
is making an Investigation.
Jones recently came from Baltimore.
Letters were found 10 his pockets from
his wife, who lives at No. 33l Eutaw
Court, Baltimore. There was nothing
found on the other man Mhich would
lead to Identification except a pay
check upon which is the inscription;
sd. E. O. q Co., 514." Up to noon
neither Of the bodies had been claimed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
TWO PARDONS RECOMMENDED.

special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, May 8.-The Board of Pardons
yesterday afternoon recommended par
dons for George II. Hntt and James
johnson, who In November, 1892, was
sentenced to life Imprisonment for par
ticipation in the murder OF Noah Ben
son, whose headless body was found In
the Chesapeake q Delaware Canal at
Delaware City, and whose head was
never found.
Consideration of the petition for a
pardon for former Secretary Of State
John D. Hawkins, imprisoned for en-
bezzlement, was postponed until the
June meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-09
STRUCK ANOTHER SNAG.

Counsel Questions Authority OF Special Ex-
aminer in Bay State Case.
Court StenoRrapher Charles G. Guyer
has returned from Boston, Mass, were
he took testimony in the case of Ed
wards vs.. Bay State Gas Co.. before s.
Redmond Smith Of this CITY. sitting
as special examiner. The case, already
OF long standing, struck another snag,
when Parker Chandler, repre- senting
the gas COMPANY, questioned the
authority of Mr.. Smith, as special ex
aminer to take testimony in Massschu.
hetts.
To.secure decision on this point,
the whole proceedings are to be certi.
fed TO the Federal Court In Boston,