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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
PAYS THE DEATH PENALTY.

Martin Fry Hanged Mt Carlisle, Pa, for
the Murder of His Brother-in- law.
Associated press Dispatch by Special Wiresr
Carlisle, Pa, July 3l..-.Martin Fry
was hanged hare today, for the murder
Of James Edward Collins, his brother
in-law. His neck was broken by the
fall of the drop, and death was inssan-
taneous. Fry maintained his Cpmposure
to the end. lie walked coolly to the
scaffold, made u brief speech, in which
he maintained bis innocence. and asked
that his children be carsd for. The
body was taken to Fry'e former home,
in Perry county, for huviai,
The crime for which FRY was hanged
was committed May l9th, 1900. The
shooting occurred OF their hone, three
miles west Of MELVILLE Both families
occupied the same house. Esy returned
home In the afternoon, and found that
Collins had locked tbs cellar. where
the victuals were kept he demanded
that Collins open the door andin the
alteration that followed. Collins spshed
at Fry with hamraer. Fry esized
O gun, which was standing inside the
door OF the house, and shot Collins,
killing him instaptly.
Fry was convicted OF murder In the
first degree, the State holding that 1t
was q prenieditated murder, and that
Fry's criminal intimacy with Collins
wife furnished the motive. Appeals 20
the Supreme Court and the Board of
Pardona availed nothing.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
AGAIN IN COURT.
Mrs. Robert Burton Rodney Applies tor an
Absolute Divorce.

Mrs. Robert Burton Rodney Applies tor an
Absolute Divorce.
Washington. July 81. The fanious
Rodney case, involving tho matrimonial
troubles of Lieutenant. Commander
Robert Burton Rodney, u. S. NJ, re-
tired, aud Margaret L. Owun Rodney,
the young English woman whom the
retired navy officer married In Toronto,
Canada, last November, again came up
in court yesta;da 1t caused surprise
in social circles, AS it was thought that
the difficulties between the Rodnays
had heen ended.
Yesterday, Mis-. Rodney filed bill
for absolute divorce and alimony
against her husband, alleging cruel aud
inhumsn treatment recently, and CLAIM
ing that Rodney had threatened her life
The Rodneys are collateral cousins,
and claim to be descended from the
famous English Admiral OF that name,
They met in Canada, and after short
courtship married. N
Miss Cole, a close personal friend OF
Mrs. Rodney, was asked by the bride
to accompany them on their Wedding
tour During the tour, 1t has since trans-
pired. Miss Cole occupied aroom with
Mrs. Rodney at her request, and Rodney
occupied another room. Arriving lie
Washington, the bridal party stayed at
local hotel, and iss Uole still ooou-
pied room with Mrs. Rodney.
On December Goth, an extraordinary
suit was filed in court by Mrs. Rodney,
asking. for separate allowance, claiming
that her husband would not pay her
bills. The reply of Rodney was still
more sensational, fer he made the claim
that Miss Cole had constantly occupied
room with his wife and had com
pletely alienated her affections. After
several legal battles Rodney was or
dered to pay s45 month aimony,
Great difficulty was experienced in
getting, him to pay the alimpny, he
contesting it 10 every possible way.
Finally in April Rodney % wife oame
into court and asked that the courts
order be revoked, as reconciliation
had been effected. The parties then
went to reside in Florida avenue
house, and appeared at several society
events. III seemed to be Tranquil until
yesterday whom their new traubles ap-
peared 10 the court proceedings.
Mrs. Rodney claims her husband is
now engaged rs solicitor, prosecuting
claims against the government he
formerly served. Size says hi has
large practice and good income.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
THE SITUATION is GRAVE.

DIR. Rangel Gardiras, With 5000 Men,
Hevolts Against Castro of Venezuela
Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, July
31.-Dr. Rangel Gardiras, at the head
of 5000 men, has revolted against
President Castro of Venezuela.
The insurgents are near San Antonio
de Tachira, on the Colombian frontier.
The Venezuelan government has sent
10000 troops to the seems Of the upris-
ing.
The situation is grave. Other out
breaks are expected. The whole
country is ready to rise against Pre6i-
dent Castro. Constitutional guarantees
have been suspended, aud oomplioa-
tions with Colombia are feared.
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.
Washington. July 81. The State
Department today received the follow
ing telegram from the American Lega-
ton at Caracas: I'm
Martial law has been declared in
Venezuela by the President Of the
country, in consequence of the invasion
OF revolutionary force from Colombia.
1t Is reported that an army Of 0,G00
men will meet the invaders.n fgl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
SMYRNA.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Smyrna, July 8l.--William N. Lewis has
purchased from Sewel Richardson OF Sails
bury Grover O., a trotter with a record of
2l8. Ass
Joseph p. Tucker, residing at Smyrna
Landing, while working at Price 3 phosphate
mill, yesterday, met with serious accident,
a truck loaded with 1000 pounds OF phos-
phate material falling on one of his legs and
breakipg il above the ankle.
Miss Alice Cole of Philadelphia succeeds
Miss wilhelmina Wells as operator at tie
telephone exchange.
NJ. T. Nudge Is erecting large building
on Smyrna avenue. Clayton, Tor the storage
of machinery.
The Rev. Thomas b. Donorsn. who
formerly had charge of st. Joseph 8 Indus
trial School, Clayton. but now of Mont
gomery, Ala. is spending several days at
Clayton.
Finley ooppaee of Clayton, while playing
yesterday, ran into "a barb wire feDcs, and
fractured his collar hone.
James A. RoDis is erecting a large ware
room In Clayton, near the Baltimore a.
Delaware Bay railroad. He IL the eastern
agent fur a western machinery cosnpany,
and the building will be used for the storage
of machinery. sf 1a
Former Congressman Walter o. Hoffeeker,
accompanied by his wife. is spending sew
eral weeks at her fathers cottage, at Ocean
City, N. j,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Misses Addie and lille Williams Of
Marshallton entertained number of
their friends last Friday evening. in
honor Of their cousin, Miss Edith Bell
OF Ventura, Cal. The evening was
passed in delightfully."- social manner,
after which the guests were invited to
the diningroom. Those present we're /:
Miss Edith Bell of Ventura. CAL, Miss
Minnie Douglas OF Philadelphia, Miss
Ristts Emerson. Miss Matte Leach,
Miss Ella Ruth, Miss julia DEM,
Herbert Leach, Charles Page and
Harry Davis of Wilmington, Miss
Melissa Knox of Henry Clay. Miss
Florence Gebhart and Fred Gebhart Of
Hockessin, Miss Elsie Souden and
Robert Lamborn of WooddRle, Lester
Lamborn and Roy Lsmboru of Newark
and M isses Annie and Lille Tanning,
ISIS Bessie CLARK, Miss Fannie
Thomas, Misses Lille and Gertie Mt
Dougall, Misses Anna and Laura Hicks,
Miss Elsie CROUCH, Miss Clsra Guest,
Miss Ethel Oruthsrs, Mrs. Anna Mote,
Mrs. Nellie MoElwee. Leonard East
burn. George Spencer, Lewis Guest,
George Clouds Mr.. and MIS-. Theodore
Simpson and Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Will
liams OF Marshallton..
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
DR.. MILLIGAN'S TRIP.
Expects to be Away on His Journey to the
Philippines About Three Months.

Expects to be Away on His Journey to the
Philippines About Three Months.
The Rev. }. r. Milligau, ID. D.,
pastor Of st. Georges Presby terrain
Church, who win accompany his dauRh.
ter, Rebecoa, to the Philippines, where
he ia to perform the ceremony which is
to make her the wife of Lieut.. Albert
W. Foreman, u. S. A., expects 10 be
gone about three months Miss Mil
ligan was given a farewell reception
at her parents reaidence last evening
and next Tuesday che and her father
will start on their long journey.
They will 20 to Buffalo, where they
will spend two days at the Pan.
American Exposition. From there they
will go to Niagara Falls, Chicago, Salt
Lake City and San Francisco, spend
ing day In each place, II IL IS pos
sible to do so. On August 10th they
will sail from San francisco on the
United States transport Meade and ex-
poet to arrive at their destination
month later. Mr.. Milligan will leave
on the return trip as soon as possible
after the wedding.
His church has granted him a
months vacation. During his absence
the Rev. s, A. Gayley, ID. D., of
Wanye, Pa, the Rev. j. L. Valiandig-
ham, ID. D., OF Newark, the Rev.
William II. Logan of this city and
several other clergymer will conduct
services at st. Georges Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
FROM WASHINGTONS HEADQUARTERS.
Wilmington Boy Has Chain which Held
Gate in Dungeon.

wilmington Boy Has Chain Which Held
Gate in Dungeon.
A rusty, olapking chain whose stains
may be those of blood--of the blood OF
Revolutionary soldiers-is proudly pos
esstd by Charles Albert, an attendant
10 the Institute Free Library. This
chain is about a foot long and Is made
UP of a hook ana heavy links Mr..
Albert secured 1t from the house
which WAS the headquarters Of George
Washington at the Battle OF Brandy
wine, September, l777. According to
tradition, protection. was given BY the
American general to deserters from
the British camp; and such deeerters
were kept In dungeon underneath
,Washingtou'e headquarters, which is
about milo from Chadd's Ford juno.
ltion.
This house is now occupied by John
Callahan, an uncle Of Mr.. Albsrt's.. On
Sunday last, Mr.. Albert ard his friend,
Ralph Shultz of Harrisburg, Pa, rode
to Chndd's Ford Cd their wheels and
visited historic points. They we're
allowed 10 make an inspection OF the
dungeon. and found that II was under
meath the regular cellar and was reached
from 1t by a flight Of IL steps. At the
lotion OF the steps was an old wooden
gate to which was attached heavy
chain caught to the stone wall. This
is the onain which Mr.. Albert secured.
They found the dungeon about Is feet
long by ten feet wide, with an arched
roof. Two small holes admitted air,
hut the room was dark and fringed
With cobwebs. ,4
10 the attic OF the same house is
print as of q man s bloody foot. and
the superstition is that it was made by
C man wounded while shooting from
the attic, The walls OF the house and
Its immediate neighborhood show
numerous marks Of bullets, muts re-
minders Of the battle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
DEATH or MRS. RICHARD PATzOWSKy.

succumbed to Heart Disease at Atlantic
City This Morning. f--a- y
Mrs. Sophia Pntzowsky, wife of Richard
Patzowsky, the el-known leather manu-
facturer Of this city, died yesterday of
heart disease. at the summer residence of
the family, No. 161 st. Charles Place, At
lantic City. N, j.. where the family had
been since June. She was stricken with
heart trouble about two months ago, but
her condition was not considered serious
until recently. She was. under the care of
DR.. Marvel OF Atlantic City, but Tuesday
night, DR.. Howard Ugle Of this city, the
famiiy physician, WAS summoned for con-
sultaton and went to Atlantic City, where
he spent the night. He left for home about
6 O'Clock yesterday. Mrs. Patzowsky's
death occurred about 9 O'Clock. The body
will probably be brought to this city for
burial.
Mrs. Patzowsky had a large circle of
friends in this city. She was about 40 years
of age. Her husband and four children
survive her, the children being Mrs. AM
toinette Bleisch aud Mrs. Louisa Fleisch,
both of New, York City; Miss Amelia Pat
zowsky and Ferdinand Patzowsky Of this
city. The family residence is at the south
west corner of Eleventh and Jefferson Streets
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
Assoclatsd fres. pispatoh BY speclal wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, July 31.--Jamea Mccoy
and his two children, William, I6 years
old, and Edna. II years old, we're burned
to death today In FIRE ut their home,
In Brooklyo. Mrs, Mary Mccoy, the
mother, was probably fatally hurt by
falling from window to the ground.
Helen, the lI-years-old daughter, was
the only one Of the family 10 escape
injury.
The IRE was caused by oas over.
turning petroleum lamp used 10 light
the hallway. As soon as the flames we're
discovered, the father lowered delcn TO
the ground by rope. and then started
TO lower. his wife. 10 is supposed that
he became unconscious at this time,
as his hold Oh the rope loossned, and
the woman fell to the ground,
When the hremen reached the house,
they found Edna dead, and James and
William 80 badly burned that they died
in few minutes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
BOUGHT A LARGE PIECE OF LAND.


Pennsylvania Railroad Secures 80 Acres
From the Mary Lattimer Estate.
The purchase of 50 acres of land OF the
estate Of Mrs. Mary T.atimer, situated on
the south side of the mani line OF the r.. ,
w. a. B. railroad has been consummated by
the Pennsylvania railroad Tor the sum of
S24 600. The company has been dickering
Tor some time for a strip OF the land, in
oraer to avoid complications which might
arise on account OF the conpany's lind
filling ia upon the Latimer property. The
company was given to understand that the
sold as whole.
Assistant Engineer Weston, with a corps
of surveyors, has been busy for several days
upon the property, and plans have been
made to secure track room at that place for
the storage Of passenger coaches. The
freight cars will be stored vt the Edge Moor
yards which will be established at an early
dafh.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
IN WALL STREET.
United States Steal Stocks showed Acute
Weakness at the Opening.

United States Steal Stocks Showed Acute
Weakness at the Opening.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Wall Street. New York, July 3l.--United
States Steel stocks showed acute weakness
at the opening today, on the failure OF the
AmalRamated Association yesterday to agree
TO the terms of settlement. The opening
quotations OF the common stock varied
point, 5000 shares selling from "A to AZ,
compared with AN last night. The pre-,
ferred dipped ~. The railroad list was
weak In sympathy, declines reaching a
point In St. Paul, Atchison and Pennsyl-
yania. Second quotations were practically
better, as a result OF supporting orders.
Sugar dipped N, American Car. pre-
Goods TX. Rock Island rallied d and
Tennessee Coal ~. Dust before noon, there
was squirt 10 the United States Steel stocks.
ST. Paul rose above 161, and Norfolk d
Western and Canadian Pacific gained a
point or more. The bond market was dull
and irregular. s
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
TRUSTEES OF THE POOR.
Quarterly Meeting mt the County Hospital
at Farnhugst To-day.

Quarterly Meeting at the County Hospital
at Farnhusst Today.
The quarterly meeting of the Trustees OF
the Poor of New Castle county was held
yesterday at the hospital, at Farnhurst.
'rhe report of Superintendent Mccoy showed
the admissions during the quarter, 20; dis.
charged, 3S; deaths, 10; births. 2; total
population, l79; deaths during the month
OF July-Charles Diotz. aged n years tunes
rritchard, Thomas Winchester OF Whining
ton, aged AS years; Sarah Oliver, aged 65,
and William Murphy, aged So years, of
Newark. The pay rolf, sa22.17, was passed.
The following orders Tor outside relief
northeast. S41; northwest, Slr6. IS; south
east, 1853. T5 total for the hundred. 81, 2by. 16
Chrstiana, S40i New Castle. 1872. 80; Mill
Creek, s42,52; White Clay Greek, $50. rs /;
Red Lion, $859.6 go; Pencader. $3.50; APP
poquinimink, $iSee5; Blackbird, SIS. 80 ;
total for relief, s2.'89g. 26; house bills,
S., 177.60. Grand total, IS, SIG. SO.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
THE BOTKIN CASE.

Application to Supreme Court on Question
of Jurisdiction WIN Cause Delay.
In speaking of the case Of Cor
della Bctkin, charged with the murder
Of Mrs.J. f. Dunning and Mas. Joshua
once before the San Francisco court.
Attorney General Herbert HI. Ward
said; my understanding Is that 40
application to take the case to the
Supreme Court Of the United Staies
has been granted by Judge Cook, and
that upon such application tine question
Of the jurisdiction of the State Of Cali
fornia to try Mrs. Botkin will be de-
termined.
II this be the next step 10 the case,
1t will probably be good while before
the second trial is reached.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Miss Salie Cpmegys Gassner and William
Chureh of the Redeemes. Philadelphia, last
week. the brides father, the Rev.
George S. dassner, the rector OF the church,
Officiating. The brides brothers. Henry $.
and william q. 6assner. were the ushers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jester went on a northern
tour. Mr.. Gassner formerly was rector OF
Christ Church, Delaware City.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

The Master Plumbers Association Of
this city will meet with similar assooia-
tions in Maryland. Virginia aud the
District of Columbia, at Nortolk, on
September 1st, to form u tri-State
league. Ten delegates from this city
win be elected at an early date for the
purpose Of representing the looal Or
ganization. The annual outing Of the
association of this State will be given
on September 1st to Norfolk, at the
time of the meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
Wilmington quotations.


Associated Press Dlsphtch by Special WIN.
Philadelphia. Pa, July al.--Wheat steady
No, 2 Pennsylvania in export elevator, 72aT21xo.l
No. red spot In export elevator. Tla7lhc.
Corn steady: No. 2 for local trade, epe
Oats, dull and weak; No. white clipped. DOC,
Bran arm. winter in bulk. ei7.60alR00; spring
in sacks, sI7boasls.O0.
Butter, firm; fancy. western creamery, 2lhe.i
do. do, prints: 2lke,; do, do nearby prints. 2tc.
Eggs firm: fresh nearby, l6c.l 90, Western, i6c.,
do. Southwestern, i2l6n.i do. Southern, lao,
Refined sugars, unchanged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Oxford Vigilance Committee Interested.
The Oxford, Pa, Vigilance Committee Is
Interested in the arrest of Elmer Ferguson
IL suspected OF being Implicated ~ the
THEFT of horse from George w.. Sellers of
Cochrsnsyille, Pa, which was found in this
city. George e. Jones, secretary of the
Oxford cummittee, has written to Chief of
Police Massey relative to the larceny OF a
buggy on July 18th and inquiriDg about
FeraugDn. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
PONDExTER GOES FREE.
Man He is Alleged to Have Shot Not in
.zN Court. !-4.,.

Man He is Alleged to Have Shot Not in
t Court. y ta.-
William Pondezter, oolored, who has
been locked up at New Castle Jail for
about week on the charge Of shooting
John Harris. also colored, was given
his liberty Tuesday afternoon.
The shooting is alleged TO have taken
place at Hockessin. where 10th men
lived at the time. Tuesday, at the
instance OF Julian q. Walker, Pom
dexter's attorney, the case was called
before Magistrate Williamson at Hoe
kessin. There was no evidence against
the accused, Harris not being present,
and, on Mr.. WalKer's motion, was dis
charged from custody.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
DOYER.

Dover, July 31.--The remodellipg of the
postofflce is progressing day and night,
Three mel employed on Bradford Ennis
farm we're overcome by the heat yesterday.
Men on neighboring farnis were also over
come. Three horses owned by ID. A. Lawson
are Frustrated by tbs heat Cattle 10 ST.
Jones Neck are 80 annoyed by mosquitoes
that many animals plunged into the creek
and drown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Bilbao. Spain, July 81. Tho con,
dition Of affairs on the Bourss causea
much anxiety. Great difficulty is ex-
perienced In the settlement Of certain
Sssn ssss ~ Tsue NE Ip o as
carrying over, and rates are extraordi-
nArily high.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
chrl.tlan. 10 pespera.e CONDITION.

Associated Press Dhpatch by Special Wires.
Cnstantinople, Turkey. July ST.
The excitement among this Albanians
at Priahmina IL becoming more acute.
The Christians are reported to be In a
desperate condition, and the. foreign
ministers here have made repeated oe'
mands at the Yildis Kiosk that the
government protect the liyes and prop
erty OF the Christians.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special Wires.
New York, July 81. "a few minutes
after o O'clock this morning. ore Of the
severest rainstorms Of the season burst
over this city. The rainfall was ao-
companied by high wind. All tele-
graphic service was much delayed by
the storm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

The League of American Municipalities
OF which Wilmington 10 member, will
meet In annual convention at jamestown,
bers of Council and other city officials will
attend. The trip will INCLUDE visit TO the
Pan-American Exposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
Worlds Match Trust in Sight.

cent consolidation OF the Bryant a. May
Match Go. with the Diamond Match Co.
proves only an initial step toward a unirer-
sal match trust. Since this imagination,
Edwin Gould has steadily beenuaequiring
stock In the new concern, and he Is today
the largest individual shareholder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

San Francisco, CAL, July 81. There
are no signs of speedy settlement OF
the great strike ordered by the City
Ffont Federation yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Pensions have been granted Delawareans
as follows; Renewal. William 4. Simpson.
Harrington, IS; increase, james Mcqueen,
Msqnolia. $40; original widows, DC, Anna
NJ. Mckee, Middletown, IS,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Sheriff Mcdaniel has appointed
James e. Saville deputy sheriff to sue.
coed Theodore W. Francis who has been
appointed State detective.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Four hundred and thirty-two freight cars
have been fitted up for the peach business
OF the Peninsula 40 the local shops OF the
p, W. q B. Railroad 90. Each car will
carry about 800 baskets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
alaarrmges.

sHRADER-pEvLAMINd- July 25th, 1901, at
Union NJ =. parsonage, by the Rev. X, II.
Adams John %. shrader and Gertrude 7,
'deNlaming, both Of THIS city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01
owe cuARrAR FILED YESTERDAY.

Associate Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Dover, July 3l.-The York Casket Co. of
York, Pa, with capital stock Of 500, 600,
fled it's certificate OF incorporation here to-
day. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Prince A., owned BY William B. Austin,
won a race in Albany, N. T.. Tuesday,
taking three straight heats, In 2.lsJS. The
purse was $1,000,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-08-01

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, July al..-The stock market opened
weak