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The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
Miss Stone Captured by Brigands.

Boston. Sept.S.-Thc American Board
of Foreign Missions has received Il
cable message from Rev. j. III. House.
one of the missionaries at SalonicI, in
Macedonia. saying:
'Brigands took Miss Stone and com
panion between Bansko and Djouma-
MIA
These places are situated about 100
miles northeast of Salonica in II
country long familiar to the mission
aries of the American Board
Miss Ellen ii. Stone is one of the
tried missionaries of the American
Board. having been in this mission
since 1878. 1t has been Il part of her
duty to tour among the people with II
Bible woman as attendant. Mission
aries now in Boston from Bulgaria are
confident that no i'll treatment will be
given these ladies. but think it is
simply case in which ransom is
sought for by robbers.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
A Second Dead Sea.

NJ. Sven Hedin has discovered sec
ond Dead sea in the highlands Of Thi-
bet, a vast lake so impregnated with
salt that Indigenous life is out Of the
question. 1t was impossible for him
to get his boat close to the shore, so
that he and his companions had to
wade out two boats lengths before she
would float, and this was sufficient to
bring a thick coating of salt on their
legs and clothes. The entire bed Of
the lake appeared to con t of salt.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
An Unique Ipdustry.

An unique industry is followed at
Atlantic City. l was passing along
the board walk there not long ago and
l saw sign which read as follows:
Children carefully cared for; five
cents per hour" The man who man
ants and was doing thriving busi-
ness. Many tired mothers left their
children with him while they took a
bath, and nurses sometimes shift their
responsibility at the rate of five cents
an hour.-Washington Star.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
Am.r,c..s C,yd. In. Delaware.

The Delaware is the river of great
ocean shipbuilding in the United
States. From Philadelphia to Will
mington there are seven great con-
Germs and several smaller ones. With
in the past few months these yards
have had under construction more than
seventy vessels. representing a ton
mage of over two hundred thousand
and combined ccst Of something like
$50 600 900. The Cramps had consid-
erably more than one-half of this, but
there were enough millions left to keep
the other concerns busy and prosper
Cus.-Saturday Evening Post.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
Rooms in the Vatican

The Vatican, the largest psjaee In
the world. will soon receive another
addition to It's bulk. which will bring
up the plumber OF its rooms to $4,000.
The Pope has decided to erect three
new buildings. One, containing 800
rooms, will be used to house the pill
grims coming to Rome, while tbe
other two, which will be much smaller.
will be added to the Vatican Museum.
In the last mentioned buildings will
be placed all the artistic offerings that
Leo XIII. has received during his Pom
tiacate.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
VIII Reward Parker

Washington. Sept. "a suggestion
was thrown out in the executive de
partmcnts to-day that it would be
proper for the American people to do
something for the colored man. Par
kcr. whose prompt action possibly
saved the Presidents life. The would
he assassin himself complained that it
was the stunning blow delivered upon
him by Parker that prevented him
from firing another shot. Inquiries are
being made for Parker's full name and
history.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
InSurgents' Bombardment,

New York. Sept. 1O.-The statement
given ont by the Colombian minister
at Washington that Venezuelan fleet
was bombarding the eDort of Rio Ha-
cha is denied by Dr. A. J. Restrcpo,
diplomatic representative Of the CO.
lombian insurgents here. He says that
til" attack was made by the revolu-
tiUnary fleet.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
Destruction Of an Old Temple.

The French government is now en-
gage1 in the restoration of what has
been called "the greatest templs aver
built on the face of the EARTH This
is the temple of Karnak, in Egypt,
which for over 5000 years has been
failing into ruins. Originally the tenn
pie was $40 feet wide and 1900 feet
long, or twice as large as St. Peters
In Rome. 1t was begun 1900 years
before Christ and was more than 1000
years in building. Six men with ex-
tended arms can hardly reach around
one Of the gigantic pillars still re-
naming.
The Grit-advocate., 1901-09-13
SUIT BEGUN TO DEPOSE
DISTRICT JUDGE OVERS

Denver. Sept. 1O.-PrOceedings We're
begun in the Supreme Court yesterday
to oust Frank =. Overs, judge of the
Fifth Judicial district, composed of
Lake. Summit and Eagle counties.
writ of quo warranto returnable Octo-
Der LIST was issued by the court infor-
nation filed by Attorney General Post.
Service WAS obtained on Judge Overs
during the afternoon.
The information sets forth, that
Judge Overs is usurping and nnlaw-
fully holding his position as judge of
the district. for the reason that he is
not now and was not nt the time of his
election II resident of the district and
cannot therefore lawfully hold the of
flee" L, is charged that at the time of
his election in November. 1900. and for
long time prior thereto he has been
a resident of Denver and has no resi-
dence in the Fifth district except when
he is engaged in holding c0,lrt: that he
goes to Lcadville when court cOnvenes
and returns to Denver Immediately
upon its adjournment. and that his
family remains in Denver all the time
The information filed by the attorney
general is based on atfidavits filed by
JONI Il. aIll'lbi- 'Hillt SdN tll'h'i
and John II. Maxwell The affidavit
of Mr.. rampion relates to the resi-
dcnce of Judge Overs and states that
he has not resided in Leadville for the
last thrc" years. but in Denver instead.
The writ was served on Judge Ow-
ers early yesterday afternoon. lie
went at once to the office of Attorney
General Post. where it is understood
he accused the attorney general of hav.
ing acted arbitrarily in the matter in
instituting the proceedings without
having first advised him of the filing
of the nthdavits.
Attorney General Post replied that
he had no other course open bu. to
proceed in accordance with the infor-
nation contained in the affidavit.
Judge Overs acted as Judge pro ten
in Division No. | Of the Arapah hoe
County District Court during Judge
PHlmer'S absence in the East this
summer Judge Overs Denver resi-
dcnce is No. l1l3 Grant avenue. In
the city directory his name is given as
Frank w. Overs. secretary of the Roy
atty Gold Mining and Milling Compa-
Iy. with an office at No. GS Jacobson
building.
Judge Overs denies that he is res
idcnt of Denver. but says his health
will not permit him to remain in Lead
vile continuously. and that his resi-
dcnce and place of voting is and haS :
been Leadvillc.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
THE LEVY COURT.
Water for the Jail-Constables Reap
pointed-Names in tho Jury Box.

Water for the Jai1-Constables Reap
pointed-Names In tho Jury Box.
The meeting of the Levy Court was
called to order at 10. 40 o'clock Tuesday
morning, with all the members present.
Mr.. Megginson reported that the
committee appointed on the water sup
ply for the iail had made an inspection
on April 1lth and found that tank of
800 gallons was located in the jail and
that it was discharged every 30 minutes,
Tho recommendation OF the committee
was that the offer of six months for the
water supply, dating March LIST, 1901,
be accented. The report was adopted.
William Z. Colmary of Mill Creek
hundred and John Il. Money Of Pencader
hundred were reappointed constables.
On a recount of the names in the box
from which the grand jury Is drawn,
it was found that only 81 names were
there, and MIR. Willetts claimed that he
had a right to his share of the extra
names to 60 10.
Mr.. Lynn oontended that the names
should come from the First district.
Mr.. Elliott presented 10 names to be
placed in the box.
The law calls for 100 names and the
old commissioners, two ofwhom were at
the meeting Tuesday, stated that
| the former commissioners had always
placed $50 names in the box. interpret.
ing the law to mean that at least 10(
names should be in the box, but more
might 6e.
During the recess MIR. Willitts added
enough names to complete the required
number.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
OBITUARY.

George L. West, aged 20 years, died
Sunday at his residence, No. 206
North Adams street. He was q 6iack-
smith,
Mrs. Margaret McKee,, widow Of
Andrew Mckee, died in Philadelphia
Thursday. She was So years cf age.
Interment was made at Wilmington
and Brandywine cemetery Saturday.
The death of Mrs. Arthur Thomrson,
aged 40 years, occurred Thursday in
Philadelphia. The funeral services were
held Friday evening at her late
hume and interment made on Sunday
at Elkton, Md. l
Robert Burton, aged 23 years, of No.
40 Lord street, who has Eeen an assist
ant cabman in the employ of the. Will
mington Transfer Co. for thepast three
months, died last week at his home,
after a short illness. He had been in
the employ of John Knotts as a cab
man, about French street station, for
the past five years. He was well known
and had many friends.
John H. Pisrson, aged 80 years, died
Thursday of pneumonia at his resi-
dence No. 26 Vandever avenue. lie
had lived here nearly all his life and
was known generally by the name OF
Barker. He was for many years a
trusted employe of the William Lea Il
Sons Co., as time keeper and in super
| intending the receipt of grain. He
married Mary Hemphill, sister oi
| William j. Hemphill. She died some
years ago. Mr.. pierson is survived by
two children, George fierson and Mrs.
! Florence Coleman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
FIRE NEAR MlDDLETOWN.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Middletown, April 16. The house on
tine Gilah farm, in Vance's Neck, was
destroyed by fire last night. and the
tenant, A BRAN Dockerty, and his family,
barely escaped with their lives. All
the contents of the house, and $40 that
Mrs. Dookerty received last Saturday
from the sale of poultry and put in a
sewing machine drawer, were burned.
The outhuidings and stocs were saved.
The house and its contents we're not
insured.
Mr.and Mrs. Dockerty and their three
children, aged 2, 3 and years, respect
,yely, had to walk mile in the storm
to obtain shelter, which they found at
the residence Of Road Commissioners
Hiram pleasaptop. An effort is being
made to raise fund for the relief OF
Mr.. Dockerty and his family. Mr..
Dockerty is a law of Representa-.
tive John W. Dayett, and recently re
sided at Glasgow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
MAY CONNECT WITH WEST CHESTER.

II was rumored that company
which was chartered in Pennsylvania
few days ago to build trolley line
from West Chester. Pa, to this city
would in all probability be furnished
an entrance into Wilmington by the
new Park Railway Co., which is build
iny system in the western end of the
Seventh ward and which will connect
with the general system of the Peoples
Railway Co The report had it that
the projectors intended to make arrange
ments to meet the oompany's s line some
where at the city limits and run Cars
| over its tracks after reaching the CITY,
the impression being that the people
who are back of the Park and Peoples
companies are also back OF the west
Chester company and their interests are
identical and that the two systems
would he operated as one, as is the case
with the Peoples, Park and Brandy
| wine Springs companies.
According to report, il the present
plans materiaIize, the Park 20. Will
extend its line as to reach point IN
the vicinity OF either the Kenneth turn'
nike or Rising Sun road, and Will 90
met there by the West Chester people,
who, it is said, are already surveying
tho louie, anu tHey VIII pphS' tA
line through Rockland, eitner by way
of what is known as the creek route,
Running along the Brandywine for the
greater part of the distance, or by way
Of Brandywina Summit. lnthe latter
event the route will, in all probability
lie in the vicinity of the Concord turn
pike for Fart of the distance at least.
1t is said, however, that plan has
been mapped out to pass near Brandy.
wine Summit campground without
running parallsl to the turnpike. The
company, it is understood. intends tc
secure It's own right of way, either by
Gift or purchase, and will take the route
which IS deemed most advantageous.
Rumor has it that it is the hope OF the
projectors to have the line ready te
operate by campmeering season nex'
summer.
When General Manager Crook OF the
Park Railway Co. was asked about Uni
matter he said it had not been brough
to his attention and he could throw M
light on the ruiuor.
The present western termiaus OF tn
Park Go. is at Woodlawn and Shall
cross avenues and no steps have ye
, been taken, SO ar az is known, or an.
extension.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
ARBoR AND BIRD DAY.

Special Correspondence pf Gazette and Journal.
Dover, April 1d Gov. Hunn, yes
tsrday, designated Friday, April 26th,
as Arbor and Bird pay.
The governor was authorized and
directed by the General Assembly to
set apart by proclamation one day IN
each j ear for the planting of trees, and
for the promotion3of the spirit Of pro-
tection to birds. He recommends
that the day be observed by all the
people, Eut especially by the teachers
and pupils of public and private
schools and colleges and the officers
and inmates of other public institu-
tions.
The observance in designed to pro.
mote the adornment Of the grounds ol
schools, parks aid cemeteries, a. and
thereby to awaken among the people
desire for the adprnment of public
places, as we'll as 70 foster humane
regard for the PRESERVATION and prctec.
tion of the birds Hative to this State
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
cnARrh1ss Iss UED.

Dover, April IL. THE Florida East
Coast Commercial Go. of Baltimore,
which has a capital stock of 81. 900, 900,
filed it's. certificate of incorporation
here yesterday. William o. Carman
of Dover is one of the inoorporators.
The company will isnproye sugar lands
in Florida.
Dover, April little American Auto
matte Firealarin Co. of Cleveland, u,
which has capital stock of 81, ,0O0, 600. filed
its certificate of incorporation here today.
Dover, April 12. The following COM
panies filed their certificates of incor5
poration here yesterday:
The II. j. Schmick New Power 20.
of Hamburg, Pa. to manufacture and
sell machinery; capital stock, $500, ooo.
The Alfred f. Swain Go. of Boston,
to do general debenture business
capital stock, $500, 600.
Dover, April 13. The following com
panias filed their certificates of moor
potration here Yesterday
The Howett Warner Co. OF Phila-.
delphia, to deal in dry goods; capital
stock. $500, 900.
The National Athletic Punching
Machine Go. Of Boston; capital stock,
500, 900.
Dover, April Is. The following oom-
panies filed their certificates of in
corporation here Saturday:
The Albracca Oil Go. of Broosline,
Mass. capital stock, $500, ,00D.
The Central Stock Yards 20. Of New
York, to maintain stock yards at Louis
| vile, Ky. capital stock. $500, 900.
The American Oil, Mining and In
yestment Go. of Stamford, Conn.
capital stock. S125, 900.
The General Underwriters Corpora
tion OF Wilmington, to acquire right
of insurance for corporations; capita
stock, $500
The City Suburban Hotel Co. OF Ney
York, to erect and maintain hotels an,
restaurants; capital stock, S5, 600, (wil
be increased.
Dover, April 16.-Ihe following com
panies filed their certificates of In
corporation here yesterday:
The w. A. q. Ram Go. of Whining
ton, TO deal in lumber; capital stock
500, 900.
The Franco American Chemical Cc
of New YORK capital stock, 500, 600.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
FELL DEAD DURING A RACE.

The three mast schooner John O.
Smith is detained at Lewes, awaiting
an INQUEST to determine the cause of
the death of Peter Petersen, one of the
vessel S foremast hands.
The nan died, it is believed, from
heart disease induced by the excite
ment of remarkable run which the
schooner WAS making against time.
The Smith sailed from Brunswick,
Ga, for New York with a tearing gale
dead astern. and logged her way
through the water at such clip that
ali on board became imbued with the
spirit which makes record breaking
trips possibility.
Every trick known to seamen was
practiced to increase her speed. Accord
ing to the captain, Petersen was of an
emotional temperament, and during the
prevailing excitement ON hoard Sunday
afternoon, he dropped dead,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
SERIOUS RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
william ID. wiickens Escapes With His
Life But is Badly Hurt,

william ID. wilckens Escapes Win hiS
Life But is Badly Hurt,
While William ID. Wilckens of No.
81 North Franklin street, a member
of the firm of Wilckens, Stats u Go,
wholesale butchers, OF No. 21S Tatnall
street, was driving out Lancaster
avenue Monday morning on his way out
in the country TO attend to scme husl-
ness for the firm, his horse ran away
and ne had narrow escape from being
killed. He sustained asfractured skull,
but it is thought he will recover.
just before reaching Union street
the bit broke in the horse's mouth
and the horse became frightened and
started to run out the avenue. MIR.
Wilckens soon realized that the horse
was beyond control, and Just as he
reached Union street jumped from the
carriage. In doing so he struck his
head and was rendered unconscious.
The maddened horse continued on
out the avenue, but ran up an em.
bankment near Greenhill avenue and
was caught by William Shelley, who
happened to be PASSING at the time.
The horss was> bruised and the carriage
was wrecked.
After Mr.. WilckenH jumped from the
carriage several people ran to his as
|.sistance and he soon revived and
boarded street car to como back in
town. He did not realize how serious
his injuries wero, but became uncon.
scious again as he was about to board
the car. The Phoenix ambulance was
summoned and took him to the
homeopathic Hospital, and the ply
sicians there performed an operation
during the morning which they be
| lieve will prove successful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
MAN BEATEN AND BURNED
William Simpsons Thrilling Encounter
With a Gang Of Negro Tramps.
WAS THROWN INTO A BONFIRE,
Captors Evidently Intended to
Cremate Him.
WANTED THE COLOR LINE DRAWN

william Simpson, colored, who ssys
his home is in Annapolis, Md, is at
the Homeopathic Hospital, suffering
from badly burned face and bruises
all over the body. 1t was at first
thought some bones were broken, but
it is now believed such is not the case
and it is thought the patient will re-
cover.
According to Simpson, he received
his injuries in most peculiar manner
and narrowly escaped being oremated
as the result of some fendish colored
men, who we're strangers to HIM. They
evidently tried to kill him and intended
to burn his body, hut he succeeded in
getting away from them after they had
got pretty we'll along with the job.
Simpson alleges that while he and
white msn, whose name he does not
give we're walking along the p, w. q
| B. railroad tracks on their way to the
city to look for work, they had to pass
camp of colored men, evidently
| tramps, a short distance above New
port. One of the colored men 10 the
party asked Simpson why it was he wss
| tramping with white man, and when
| the latter replied that they met by ac-
cident and as they were coming in the
same direction were simply walking
together for company, one of the
negroes in the camp struck Simpson
stingi ing blow on the head, ut the same
time uttering his disapproval of Simp-
sons action In words more expressive
than elegant. Simpson tried to defend
himself and his white companion en-
deayored TO protect him, but both we're
oyerpowered and when the white man
realized that his life was also at stake
he beat hasty retreat.
The interference of the white man,
showing friendly spirit toward Simp-
SON. evidently made matters worse and
further angered the negroes in the
camp as several more of them Iounoed
upon Simpson and beat him unmerci-
fully. and when he Appeared to be
more dead than alive several of them
picked him up bodily and threw him
into bunfire which was burning
nearby, evidently intending to finish
the job. But this brought out all Of
Simpsons latent strength, and, jump
: | ing to his feet, ne surprised his oaptoru
: by breaking through their lines and
: running away.
> Although suffering untold raiu from
his Injuries, the half-dea negro sue
; ceeded in reaching the west yard about
!, 8 o'clock, several hours after he hao
been attacked, and told his story t.
some men there, They took him TO {
saloon in Browntown, and the polici
station was notified. A message was
also sent to the Phoenix engiuehons,
# and the ambulance TOOK the man to tht
s hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-18
STRIKE is AVERTED.
Jersey Central Employees Accept Offer Of
Company.


Jersey Central Employees Accept OFFER of
Company.
New York, April 14.-It was an,
nounced by officials of the Central
railroad of New Jersey yesterday that
the company had come to an agree
ment with its engineers and firemen.
The conference which brought about
this result was held between repre-
sentatives of the employees OF the road
aud General Superintendent Olhausen
and Division Superintendent Vent.
The wages of the engineers and iire-
men were increased, but the teleRrapbers
and train hands did not fare SO we'll.
The former vera told that they will be.
treated as literally as, their fellow
workers in the employ of other roads
and the train hands are to have another
conference with the officials.
After the conference Timothy Shea,
representative OF the firemen in Jersey
City. announced that there would be
no strike on the New Jersey Central
road. He said that had been definitely
decided upon. The company had made
concessions to the men and had granted
to the engineers and firemen the ioo
miles day limit which they had de-
manded. Mr.. Shea said that the de-
mands of the telegraphers had teen
dropped for the present. The
photographers were to continue to work
at the same rate as before until they
could bring evidence 10 convince the
company that they were not paid. as
much as the telegraphers on. other
roads, The demands of the trainmen,
ii was further stated, would also re-
main in allegiance for three months. At
the end Of that time the question OF
their wages might again be considered
by the railroad officials.
The strike of the $50 employees OF tne
car shops of the Central railroad oi
New Jersey at Ashley was also settied,