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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
WANTS INVESTMENT MONEY.

Levy Court Directs Collectors to Turn N
over to County Treasurer.
The Levy Court wants the money COL
lected under the Adams law for the
taxation of Investments turned over to
the county treasurer by June 18th.
After that the disposition of the money
VIII be made. Some may be returned to
those who paid IL under protest and
city. ~ 1N
This resolution was adopted BY the
court Tuesday afternoon:
Resolved, That all OF the collectors
OF New CASTLE county authorized ard
empowered to collect the taxes under
the Adams Tax law ere hereby in
strucred and directed and be notified Ia
pay over to the county treasurer on or
before June 18th, 1901, all MONEYS or
taxes collected under the said law, and
also to furnish to the Levy Court a
oomplete list of the names Of ali parties
from whom the said taxes we're COL
Resolved, That the said oolleotors
and aureties will not be relieved or dis
charged from their bonds until The nro.
visions OF the foregoing resolution are
fully complied with. -
The court adopted resolution FRO
viding for the Issuance OF 800. OOtl in
bonds to pay for the construction IN
Seventh street bridge over the Brandy
wine. Authority to dS,this was given
~ an act of assembly OF March 9th last
Lbs bonds are 10 be IL demon ination
OF u, 600 each, and $40, 900 is to fall due
IN 1914, and the remainder in 1915.
interest not greater than per cent IL
TO be payable semi-annually.
"a resolution was adopted in the
matter of Issuing a S75, 900 loan for the
wofkhouse, to have the date of the
authorizing act correctly given.
The court signed the cnntraots for
the work on Silver Run Road to he
doue by Patrick Fahey for I'd. 50p. ard
III rights 10 soil for the road by George
W. Duncan for $500.
, Adjonrnmsnt was taken until Tues
day, June 18th.
I. John I. Donahns, collector for the |
southern district. secured about SIC. 600 !
~ Adams tax money. of which s3, |
vas advanced to the Levy Court TO |
'ssist 1T when in financial difficulty, |
and some was sent to the State trea.
Jury. Mr.. Donahoe says be will not
urn the money over to the county un-
ess on the advice OF his attorney, Her.
Iert II. Ward. His surety Is the Balti.,
more Surety Co.,, and he will confer
With Mr.. Ward and the attorney for the
urety company as TO his disposition OF
ne money in his possession, and also
o take action toward securing credit
rom the Levy Court for the SO, 600 ad.
anced them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
GREAT INTEREST IN DERBY
Whitney's Colt volodyovski
Was the Winner.
THE THIRD WAS NEXT
Baird's Colt veronese Came in
Third.
lssoclated Press Dispatch BY special wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
London, Eng, June 5.--The wide
spread interest In this years Derby.
owing to the open character of the raoe'
was attesled by the plumbers that left
London throughout the morning for
Epson. From an early hour the roads
and railroads southwark were tbropped
with a strange medley If race. goers.
Huge crowds gathered at the main
points along the routes, to watch the
quaint scenes only witnessed on derby
Day.
The conditions OF the race were as
follows: The Derby stakes Of 6, 600 soy
eIeigns. by subscription of so soyer
eigns each, for 3-year odds, the pomi
nator of the winner to receive 500 SOY
ereigns, the owner OF the second horse
800 and the owner of the thmd $40 SOW
ereigns out of the stakes; about one
mile and half. There we're 279 sub
soribers.
The result in detail was as follows
William Q. Whitney's brown colt,
Volodyoyski Ia. Reiffl Florizell IL Ia
Reine,. first; the Duke Of Portlsnd's
bay colt William the Third, ST. Simon
Gravity, second; Douglas Bairdis
chestnut colt eronese, Donovan Maize,
third.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
9faths.

cIoUGH--At Augustine, on May s1st 1901, ..
Harry Clough.
DoNALDsoN-E Entered into rect at christiana
Del, on June LIST 1901, Regina NJ, beloved
wife of Henry Donaldson aged 80 years.
FRIsB1E-on June Sd, 1901, Julia Ffisbie.
GEBHART-on June 4th, 1901. D. Franklin aee-
Relatives and friends OF the family arc invited
TO attend the funeral ut MS late residence nesr
Hocsessin, Del, on Saturday afternoon June sth.
at Red Clay Greek cemetery.
eRlFFiTH-o On June LIST, 1901. Alfred.W. erifath.
aged s. years.
GuYER-in this city, on May sotn, 1901, Ronald,
youngest child OF Samuel A. and Ella W.
Guyer, aged II months
daughter Of Ellen and the iate Daniel Haley.
HEHIR-A! Farnhursk DEL on May soth. 1901,
Bridget Hehir.
HIToHEN-In this city, on May 2sth 1901, vii.
liam Kitchen, aged 6S years.
HoDGMAN-In this city, on May soth, 1901,
Emma i. Hodgman, daughter OF William and
Annie Z. Kaiser. In her 2lst year.
HUKlLL-suddenly al his home in Oil City. Pa,
Perkins Hnkiil. formerly Of Odessa. Del.
J0NES--Suddenly in this city, on May 3lst, 1901,
Elmer son Of James T. and Susan 4. Jones. ia
his 30th year.
McTAG lgJEI; Baltimore. Md, on Thursday.
McTague, aged 20 years.
MoRRIsoN-At ogleton, DEL, on June %. 1901,
Samuel w. Morrison aged ~ years.
RlGBY--0n May 30th, 1901, Elizabeth. wife OF
Benjamin Rgby, aged 81 years.
WILTBANk-on June 4th. 1901, Samuel X. Wilt.
bank, aged "a years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited
70 attend the funeral services at his laie resi-
denee. 1870 West Fifth street oil Friday, June It'll
a. O'Clock. lnterment at Riyeryiew cemetery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06

The Ocean City Realty Co., with an
authorized capital OF 500, COO, was
organized at Ocean City Tuesday.
Capt. Matthias Taylor, one Of the
pioneer shipbuilders of the State, died
at New Brunswick Tuesday, aged 81
years.
The United States Cotton Duck Co.,
with an authorized capital OF $50, 600.
900, filed articles Of Incorporation at
Trenton Tuesday.
The plant Of the Clarkwell Manufac.
turing Co., at Camden. was totally de.
stroyed by FIRE Tuesday. The loss is
estimated at $50, 200. and is fully
insured.
An unknown man was instantly killed
Tuesday evening by being struck with a
train on the Atlantic City railroad, at
Bell Mawr.
TheState Board of Assessors reports
3,a95 companies. on which the local
tax IS sl,6l6, 1871
"a man supposed to be George Parker
OF Brooklyn attempted suicide Tues.
day in the Camden city jail.
The Supreme Court Tuesday decided
that the Stokes School was constitu.
tional. They also decided that the act
creating bipartisan Excise Boards for
Jersey City and Newark was oonstitu-
tional.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
sIRATINER WANTS $4,000.
Big Damage Suit for Loss OF Arms Now o,
Trial In superior t,ourt

Big Damage Suit for Loss OF Arms Now on
Trial In superior Court.
Fifty thousand dollars damages for
the loss OF his forearms 10 the amount
of damages asked by Frederick Strait
ner from the Wilmington City Electric
Co., and Jury Ia the Suprior Court
is trying the case. 1t Is the largest
damage suit known here fer long
time. Some very prominent attorr eys
are concerned. Harry Emmons of this
city has associated with him for the
plaintiff John Weaver Of PHILADELPHIA,
who Is the Quay candidate for district
attorney. For the defence, James w.
Ponder OF tots city has associated with
him for the defence j. A. Bloom ingto
of Chicago, i'll.
The following jury was drawn to try
the case: William NJ. Householder,
Crawford Ranain, John r. Lambson,
George W. Mattiford, Julian B. Robin.
son, James NJ. Shakespeare. Daniel b.
Maloney, Harvey j, Gregg, Leonard v.
Aspril, Jr., William f. Smalley, Fred
erick Knots, Joseph o. Jolls.
On the bench were Chief Justice
Charles b. Lore and Associate Justices
William .. Spruance and William II.
Boyce.
1t soon became evident that the array
OF counsel and the amount Of damages
asked would make this a notable suit,
and the attention Of the attorneys gem
orally became drawn to IL.
Strattner is bright looking youth.
lie Ia now about 20 years old and with
clean cut features. He showed himself
a good witness.
His story is that he went to the Will
mington City Electric Co. In 1899 to
learn to become an electrical engineer
and had been there five weeks when ON
October 18th, 1899, the accident &C.
CURED.
He was at that time working as
meter boy on gallery of the engine.
room, where meters were located which
regulated the number of aniperes of
current. IL was his duty to make
memoranda of the readings of the
metere. There were two meters a foot
to - inches apart, on marble slab,
AM below them u switch used TO con.
neot or disconnect the current. These
were used to regulate the current COM
ing from kentmere and Rockford.
StrAttner alleges that tho company
failed to instruct him. or warn him OF
alleged dangerous portions of the
switches adjoining the bard.rubher
handles; or OF the danger of catching
hold OF two places with both hands.
On the day Of the accident he caught
old OF two handles to throw switches
and the current passed through his
body. He was rendered unconscious
and his lille was despaired Of. One arm
had to be amputated sbove the elbow
and the other below the elbow.
Or. Howard Ogle, who performed the
testified to that fact.
Strattner claims that the expenses |
'or the injuries 10 him reached 81, 900, |
ind for the pain and suffering and |
physical disability be asks $50, COO |
manages. The suit is brought by his |
mother. Sarah A. Strattner, as his |
,ext friend.
On CROSS; examination Strattner said |
10 was told to be on his guard at all |
ines, but Was never told to treat every
art OF the machine as II it was alive.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
NO EXTRA SESSION.

Washington. JLne 4.--The cabinet
today us animousl, decided that exist.
ing conditions do not warrant the call.
ing OF an extra SESSION OF Congress this
summer Secretary Root and Attorney.
General Knox both rendered legal
opinions TO the effect that the authority
to govern the Philippines vested in the
President by the Spooner amend .nent
was ample. These opinions we're con .
CURED In by all the members OF the
cabinet. rEt
The decision of the cabinet was an
nounoed after the cabinet meeting in
the following statement issued by Sec
Rotary Cortelyou: Ia
The President has Determined that
the existing conditions do not require
or warrant calling Congress together
during the present summer, or making
any change 10 the policy hitherto pur.
sued ara announced in regard 10 the
Islands. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
Charged with Embezxlement.

Tho Philadelphia Times says ,iJobo
N. Robinson. member of the firm az
John N; Robinson q Co., brokers'. nj
ll5-20 Drexel Court, was arraigned
before Magistrate Jermon, Tuesday
afternoon, charged by Waiter M. Ysaf.
man, florist at Kenneth SQUARE. pa,
with the emhezzlement Of $3.50. Yeat,
pan said that last April be went 70
kobinson'a office and purchased 20
shares OF St. Louis a. South west rail
road on margin. According to Yeat-
man the stock was sold on May nth az
4 profit Of $780, When he called at
Kobinson's Office for the money he saws
re was told that the firm was not In
condition to pay it at that time and
mat ne would receive it within short
!inie. The magistrate held Robinson
u SoOo bail for further hearing. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
THE BRITISH STEAMSHIP RANALD
WRECKED OFF ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City, N. j.. June 4.--Tbe
British steamship Ranald, from Trini.
dad for New York, whose cargo OF
asphalt melted and caused the ship to
list 30 badly that she anchored of, here
yesterday, sank early this nor ming off
shore about mile from foung,s PIER.
The ship lies easy in six iathoms OF
water. Her crew came ashore In row.
boats. An immense crowd Of summer
visitors gathered along the boardw walk
viewing the unusual SPECTACLE.
The steamship was valued at SI00, 600,
and her cargo of cocoon, asphalt and
sugar was worth 5000, 600
Several tugs arrived during the night,
but Capt. Cassidy would not let them
take hold OF her, az he feared that the
vessel would turn over IL the tugs at
tempted to pull on her. The lighters
failed to arrive In time.
Capt. Cassidy and his crew left at
10. 30 O'Clock this morning for New Y ork..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
A PLEASANT REUNION.

special co-respondence Of Gazette and journal.
Dover, une s. The fifth annual din
ner OF tho Constitutional Convention
was given at the Hotel Richardson
last night. The menu VAS as follows:
Cedar Neck CLANS on Shell.
nouihon IN Cup. Cream Of Chicken.
Olives. Sailed Almonds.
Filet Of Rockfsh. Parsley Sauce.
y Cucumbesr. Tomatoes Mayonnaise.
8 =. Roast Loin of Beef Au Jus.
"A Stuffed Turkey. Wild Crane ,Jelly.
:. Spring Lamb, with New Peas.
Il Mashed Potatoes. Asparagus Tins,
u Pineapple Sherbet.
. Soft Shell Crabs. Fruit Salad.
Maryland Biscuits. Parker House Rolls.
Strawberries.
Ice Cream In Form. Angel Food.
II Assorted Cake.
II Coenac. Coffee. Cigars.
Judge Bradford was toastmaster.
4he Others present we're: A. L. John.
5pn, John T. Donohue, Martin b.
eurris, J. Wilkins Cooch, Louder ..
opp, Edward ID. Hearne, David 8,
Clarke, WOODBURY. Martin, George Fl.
9 urray, Robert W. Dasey, James b.
5iichrist and William 4, Smithers.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
FORMER BANKER IN JAIL.

Jefferson City, No., j une 8. Former
Banker ID. v. Rieger arrived hers Mon
day TO enter the Missouri Penitentiary
to serve six-year sentence. Accom-
panied by his wife, he came oil the way
from New York City, to serve out the
term to which he was sentenced.
AT his request and on the assurance
OF his wife and friends, no guard was
placed over him TO sea that be arrived
safely at the prison.
ID. v. RieRer was former president OF
the Missouri National Bank at Kansas
City, and was charged with the misap-
plication OF funds. His attorneys ex-
hausted every means to delay or defeat
the order of the Federal court for his
imp isonment.
Failing In these efforts Rieger saw
that he must submit, and volunteered
to go to prison without guard, that he
might be spared the humiliation. The
Riegers left New York week ago.
After visiting brother at Wilmington
ihey began the long and sad journey to
Missouri.
II can stand this thing myself" said
the banker. 1.-THE only thing / regret
is the sorrow IL CAUSES my aged father
and mother In Kansas City, and my
wife and little boy.
Somebody had to take the medicine,
and l aia going to take 1t as cheerfully
as possible.
!" II am NOT conscious of ever doing a
dishonest act. The national banking
act Is very strict. Any banker will tell
you 1t is difficult to follow absolutely.
am suffering from y technical viola
ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
PARK COMMISSIONERS.

=
Business Transacted at the Monthly Meet
ing of the Board.
The Board Of Park Commissioners
he'd it's regular monthly meeting Tues
day afternoon.
The board adopted the report of thp
several meetings Of the executive com
mittee held during SAY. which showed
that plans had neen submitted bv
Engineer Theodore A. Leisen for a wall
and pavilion at the northern end of
Washington street bridge and also for a
new bridge at Clayton street and the
Park Drive, but no action had been
taken also, that the work of improving
the banks along the Park Drive had
been begun. A pump has been put in
near the pavilion at the third dam in
Brandywine Park, to replace the spring
there.
The report of the committee was 40
cepted, and, on the oommittee's reoom-
mendation, Engineer Leisen, was in
structed to put down concrete curb and
gutter on Eighteenth street from the
boulevard to Washington street and on
Washington street from Sixteenth to
Eighteenth, provided an arrangement
could be made with the Street and
cost. Gg&
When the Clayton street bridge plans
came before the hoard they we're dis.
Guessed at length and finally the matter
was referred back to the executive COM
mittee, with instructions to continue
the work OF looking into the subject
and report at the next meeting. The
board desires the cooperation Of the
Street and Sewer Department In the
erection OF new bridge and raising
the grade. Ae
The repors Of the treasurer, which
was accepted, showed the following
Balance at last report, sl,174.8i; re-.
ceipts during the month, slo5. "a; ex-
penditpres, s97b; bahama. A3O1. AZ.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
THREATENED WITH lYNCHlNG.
Assoeinted Pres pIspaleh by specIal wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Aurora, Mo-, June 5.--A woman and her
son accused of murder will be lynched il
the plans OF mob in Stone county are not
frustrated.
The charge Is that they killed Alice Stall
Hon. IL years of age, the woman's daueh-
girls buoy was found 10 the river by Bsher-
inen. The superstition was that she had
committed suicide, on account of love
afiair which her mother opposed. Last night,
however, I-years old child OF Mrs. Stallion
confessed. claiming that. whils Mrs, Stallion
held the girl. her step-son broke the girls
neck With poker. Afterwards, they wrapped
the body in q comforter and threw IL In the
river.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
DEATH OF MRS. Q. 1 WEST.
1t Occurred at the Time n PaImfst and q
Friend Predicted.

1t Occurred at the Time Pianist and a
Friend Predicted.
Associated Press Dispatch byspecial wires.
Duluth. Mimi, June 5.--Mrs. q. j. West,
aged ~ years, wife of o. ]. West of the
Duluth Iron and Metal o., while In Chicago
recently. visited palmist with party Of
friends and WIS startled to be informed that
shv had but 40 days to live. She made light
OF the prediction. but evidently it made
considerable impression upon her.
=, Aitera visit OF two weeks 10 Chicago, Mrs.
West went with her friends to small town
across the Indiana border, where a party
was given In her honor. One of the ladies
with whom Mrs. West Lad been playing
cards proposed to tell her fortune. Again
me Hateful prediction was made that Mrs.
West had but two more weeks of life.
Two days later, Mrs. West complained Of
feeling III. and returned to her home, in
Duluth. Eminent physicians were gathered
IN consultation, but, despite their best
efforts. she died last Thursday, the last day
OF the fatal two weeks. The doctors in at
tendance upon Mrs. West say that the for
tune telling undoubtedly eSsrted an influence
to produce the woman's death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06

french street.
Samuel r. Wiltbank, aged Ga years.
hed OF cancer Tuesday at No. 1920
'est Fifth street.
franklin Gebhardt, aged 10 years, a
,eil.known farmer died tuesday
J ms home at Hockessin, after pro.
The death of Mrs. Mary A. Bush,
aed ~ years, widow of joseph o,
'nsn, occurred Tues say at her home
Philadelphia. Services over the
emsins will be held this evening
o'clock at her late home. Inter-
friday morning. x
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06

MarrlaaIss.

BUCKLEY-REEDER-At Cnmden MI, on June
lst 1901, by the Rev. @. II. Hnmasou, Austin
Buckley and Hattie L. Ree,ler both Of this city,
FoULK-GENN-on May beth, 1901, by the Rev.
George II. Trull, Arthur q. Foulk and Lillian
T. Gem, both Of this city.
KELLEy-BLAKE-on June 3D.. 1901, ny the Rev
W. NJ Schall James L. Kelley and Eugeniu y.
+. Blake, both OF Chester, Pa.
MccRACK EN--SRICKE-o May lsth 1901, 1t
Old swedes Church by the Rev. Martin D. Dun
and Gertrude schrak Sricke OF Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
FoUB cHARrBIss 1ss ggD.

epee'al Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, June 5.--The following com
Qanies filed their certificates of incor.
&pration here yesterday:
fLhe Eastern Texas Oil and Gas Co
q Elston, Nd. capital stock, 500. 600
\ ne Hopes Shutter Fastner %, Of
Wilmington. Del. capital stock,
Ihs Royal Collection Co. of Whining
pm. Del, to do general COLLECTING
4lsiness capital stock. $4,000.
q The Slowe Manufactured On. NJ
Philadelphia, to manufacture the Slowe
patent food product; capital stock,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
GENERAL STRIKE LIKELY
The Situation Throughout Spain Con-
. tinueS to DO Critical.
ARRESTS ARE STILL BEING MADE
The Anarchists Are Active in
Barcelona.
CRISIS SAID TO BE VERY SERIOUS

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Madrid, Spain, June 5.lThe situation
throughout Spain remains critical. Nominal
tranquility has been restored at Corunna'
but the octroi offices are still occupied by
Rendarnes, and arrests continue to be made,
a general strike is threatened, owing to the
refusal OF one factory to employ 400 work.
and ANARCHIST excitement Is rife iu Bara.e,
.lonhi. where the reds" met In defiance If
The civil governors prohibition and pissed
Secret resolutions.
Senior Gamazeo, leader of the d'ss,deut
Liberals, IN an interview. characterized the
erisis as en exceedingly grave moment for
Spain, adding; 1.-THE government nnst sct
with great energy with regara to the Catalan
ana separhtist movements to prevent the
evil from being irrenediable.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Pittsburg. Pa, June 5.-The suit Of
Catherine Davis, better known as Kittie
Huddleston, against Nixon & thinner.
man. proprietors of tho Alvin Theatre,
for share of the estate of Actor
Charles A. DAVIS ALVIN JoslinD. whose
widow she claimed to be, was thrown
out of court today, the court ruling that
the suit should properly have been
brought in the Orphans Court, no at
tempt having been made to break the
will. The case will be carried to the
Supreme Court.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
Associated Press Dispatch BY Special wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, June 5. Charles d. Car
ney, known on the stage as Orauley
Douglas, a member of William Collier 8
On the Quiet company, now playing
at the Madison Square Theatre, at,
tempted suicide early today, by taking
morphine. 1t rs thought he win re-
cover.
II tried to kill myeelf," he said to
q surgeon at the hospital to which he
was taken, "beoause [ had nothing
left to live for. Early yesterday morn.
ing, 1 received a oablegram from Eng
land telling me my dear old mother was
dying. The cable said she could liye
but few hours, and / determine to
Join her on the other side of the dark
river. I'm sorry failed, l wanted to
fall asleep to wake no more. !,
Carney is about 80 years old.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
SUICIDE OF CHARLES ]. HATCH.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, June $. Charles J. Hatch,
81 years OF age, for many years conf
dentIal clerk for Horton & Co., stock
brokers, was found unconscious in bis
room. in boardinghouse, today. The
door Was locked, and the gas, turned on.
Hatch died n few minutes later.
IL is thought that he committed sui
eide owing to III health and recent nm
fortunate speculations in the stock
market.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-06
GREAT FIRE IN FORBIDDEN CITY.

Associated Press Dispatch by Specially Tres.
Berlin, Germany, June 5, "A special
dispatch from Pekin, dated June 4th,
says a oontiagration has occurred in
the Forbidden City.
The Americans and Japanese are
barring all access to the quarter in
volved, and details, therefore, are not
obtainable.