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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

menical Methodist Conference gave On
the first hour OF its session today to
prayers for, euloVies OF and resolution
respecting President Mckinley. 1t hap
pened that the bishops and ministers Of
the colored Methodist branches were In
charge OF the opening service, Bishop
Arnett OF Ohio presiding.
The Rev. 2. A. Hubbard, D. d., of
Washington offered prayer for the presi-
dent and his wife, and Bishop Arnett
delivered an address in which he spoke
Of the high qualities OF tbs President as
a statesman, ChristIBn and gentleman.
The Rev. DR.. w. T. Dawson OF the
British Wesleyan Methodists moved /.
"That this conference expresses Its
intense Indignation at the daHtardly
attempt made upon the life of
the President OF the United States
and Its profound sympathy with the
nation in It's deep anxiety over the
deed, and directs that message of
respectful sympathy be sent immedi-
ately to Mrs. Mckinley" This was
amended to send one also to President
Mckinley.
The Rev. Or. Frank NJ. Bristol of
Washington, President MoItinley's pas.
tor, whose emotion made speech diff
cult, alluded TO his personal relations
with Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley.
The Rev. DIR. Stewart OF Manitoba,
for the Canadians, and others spoke
after a special silent prayer for the re-.
coyery Of thu President. The resolution
was adopted by standing vote, many
OF those present weeping.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
I-MIIMNGIoN DELAWARE THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER L. 1901

government because OF a crippled hand.
Ii whereabouts could not be learned.
Frank OzolRosz was at work when q
reporter called at his home. IL tho
rear Of this house woman named Mrs.
John Glowzkie lived. She appeared at
the door with an infant child In her
arms, and Ia response to inquiries abe
declared that her husband had deserted
her some time ago, and she did not
know where he now was. She further
said that he belonged to society Of
Socialists, and attended meetings reRu.
larly In hall In the neighborhood.
She WAS bitter towards her absent hus-
band and declared he was gambler.
From another source ii WAS atnted that
Glowzkie was in Buffalo with Ceve-
land sa0onkeepsr. A letter was re-
ceiyed from the aHloonkeeper the other
day TO this etfeot, IL was enid.
The investigation disclosed one thing,
and that is tnors has been society OF
Socialists that has held regular meet
ings and has denounced the existing
form of government The members OF
this society, according to the police,
have violent ideas.
Later information concerning the
identity Of Czolgosz. the would be
assassin, develops that he is the son of
Paul Czolgosz, who 1T is said now lives
ut 306 Fleet street, this city. Other
members Of the faulty are John, VINO
lives at home with his father and step
mother; N Ike, soldier, now serving in
tho Philippines; Vladiolsny, who is on
his fathers farm. located ON the
Chagrin Falls suburban line, aud Jacob
OF Marcelline avenus.
sTEPMorHeR SAYS HE is DEMEETED.
The family is Polish and are evidently
very poor, the father having left home
Saturday morning looking for work.
The stepmother cannot speak English,
but gave out tbs following interview
through the medium OF an interpreter !.
Leon left home about 60 days ago.
We heard from him a few weeks ago.
He was then Ia Indiana and wrote to US
that he was going away, stating that,
10 oil probability, we would not ses
him again. ~
The stepmother failed to recollect
the name of the city from which the
letter was received. but stated that IL
was from some place in Indiana. The
family had not heard from lin since.
The stepmother denies that Leon was
a disciple Of Emma Goldman or in any
way interested In her doctrines. She
said he was not interested 10 such
matters and scarcely intelligent enough
to understand them They had always
considered the boy partially demented.
Up to three years ago he had worked
at the Cleveland mill, but had to Quit
on account Of poor heath. Since that
time he has peun idle While living on
the farm, near Warrensville, his father
had not asked Leon 10 work, having
always considered him too weak for
manual labor. Regarding the shooting
of the President, Mrs. Ozolgosz said
4 can't believe Leon is the oLe He
was such timid boy, SO afraid Of
everything. Why he was the biggest
coward you ever saw 10 your life. .
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
ASSASSIN A SALOONKEEpER.

Once Kept a Place In Cleveland
Worked in Iron MILLS an Anarchist.
Cleveland, o., Sept. 7. Leon Ozol.
gosz, the man who shot President Nc.
kinley, is said to have formerly kent a
saloon at ths corner of Third avenue
and Tod street, this city. Later he
was employed In one Of the mills OF the
American Steel and Wire Co. Fore
man Frank Dalzer of the gAlvanising
department of the consolidated mill Of
the Inter company said today:
know one Czolgosz very we'll. His
father, believe, lives in the vicinity
OF MarrenBville, o., on a farm.
There are fiVs SONS, | think, all
residing in this city, two or three OF
them living on Hosmer street. Leon
at one time was employed as black
smith In the consolidated mill. Inter
he kept saloon at the corner Of Third
avenue and Tod street. Later he sold
out the saloon and lived on the farm
with his father.
Il know that Leon is, or was, ID
anarchist He attended socialist and
anarchist meetings very frequently. He
IS man of rather small stature, about
~ years Of age. The last time | saw
him, he had light brown moustachs. -
Investigation in the Polish settle
ment. early today, failed TO find any
trace of Leon Czolgosz. No one seemed
TO know the man. There 10 family by
the name OF Czolgosz living on Hosmer
street (the assassin said he had rela-
tivesi, but its members have the repu-
tation throughout the settlement Of
being hard working, honest people.
There are in this family a Frank and
Charles Czolgosz, but no Leon Czolgosz.
Neighbors told about another Czolgosz,
who had been in the Spanish A msrioan
war, and who drew pension from the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
ARRESTS IN CHICAGO.

A Raid on Anarchists Suspected OF Being
Concerned In the Plot-Bombs In the
Haymarket.
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. Z. The names of
the men arrested last night on the
charge Of being implicated in the Mot
10 assassiuate President Mckinley are
Abraham IHaaS, Abraham Isnak,
Jr., Hippolyte Havnl, Henry Trovigil,
Clemens Pfeut2ner, Alfred Schneider.
The examination OF the prisoners
lasted until early this morning, but the
police refused TO make public what in
formation had been secured.
Capt. Collernn, chief OF the Detective
Bureau, however, gave out the follow
ing;
Of telegram from Secret Service
officials In Buffalo, asking US to In
vestigate and learn the whereabouts OF
tbs headquarters OF paper known as
the Free Society.
I'VE traced the owner to the house
at No. 515 Carroll avenue, and there
found the persons arrested, apparently
in the midst Of an important meeting.
All the prisoners admit they are
anarchists and do not hesitate TO say
that they have no regard for the laws
US now enforced.
"Some OF the men, learned, have
served terms In prison 10 their native
countries for attempted crimes, inspired
by their anarchlstio beliefs. The paper
Free Society, published by 1saak,
have learned was formerly issued on the
Pacific coast and II was only recently
that Isaak opened an office here -
Capt. Colleran said the prisoners
would be held pending further ex
animation today.
DYNAMITE BOMBS FOUND.
While making excavations where the
Haymarket monument stood, city
laborer found two large dynamite
bombs. Word Of the discovery spread
quickly and crowd soon gathered
around the excavation and gazed
curiously at the explosives.
They were taken to Inspector Shea of
the Depslaines street station. Tho in
spector ordered them destroyed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
ASSASSIN CHEERED BY ANARCHISTS.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. Z. -Chicago an I.
archists in response to q call issued
three days ago, held meeting In a
saloon on West Chicago avenue, last
night, and discussed the attempted
assassination Of President Mckinley.
Men and women known to be associated
with the anarchist movement 10 the
city were In the barruom and the at.
tendance showed that 1t was no i'm
promptu gathering. Over 200 persons
were in the hall.
There were speeches in which the
name OF Mckinley was mentioned only
to bring forth cries of condemnation.
Tor the name of the Presidents as
sailant there were cheers.
All the speeches were IN German,
although at times some members of the
audience would give vent to their feel
ings in English. 1t was not until early
this morning that the meeting broke IN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
EAGER FOR NEWS IN LONDON.

Homeward Bound Passengers Gather at
the stations-An Address by tho Lord
Mayor.
London, EGG, Sept. Passengers
booked to sail for New York today
gathered at the stations en- route to the
steamers, eager for further nows Of the
Presidents condition. Richard Croker.
John Fox OF the New York Democratic
Club, and Andrew Freedman we're
among the travellers, Mr. Croker
anxiously inquired for the latest nows
regarding the Presidents condition.
The Lord Mayor has addressed to
United States Ambassador Uhoate the
following communication
1.-THE citizens Of London have re-
ceived with profound relret and great
indignation intelligence OF the das.
tardly attack upon the life Of the dis.
tinRuished President Of the United
states, and they dssira to convey through
your excellency their sincere sympathy
with your country in this melancholy
event, and their trust that so valuable
life as President MolSinley's may be
spared for the welfare OF this American
nannle -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
PRESIDENTS SLAYER
ADMITS HIS CRIME
Says He Went Into The Temple Of Music
With Murder in His Heart.
INTENT WAS TO SHOOT TO KILL
Waited Until In Front of the
President.
DECLARES He WAS ALONE IN THE ACT

Buffalo. N. Y, Sept 7.-Althougn
Czolgosz refused To ineriminate any one
else In tho plot to kill Precedent Mo.
Kinney, the police are OF the opinion
shat ut least one other man was party
to 1t. That man 10 the one who walked
directly Ia front Of Csoleosz and
shieIded him from the sight of the
Secret Servicemen. The police have u
good description Of him and his arrest
may occur Mt any time There is no
doubt, according TO the police, that this
man wss an accomplish OF Czogosz.
Two or three suspects were picked up
in various parts OF the city during the
night, but they were released after
undergoing an examination, each ons
proving M alibi.
CzolgoBz does not appear to be insane.
He is not above the average height.
His face is THAT OF typical German.
lie arose ut an early hour this morning
and ate hearty breakfast.
lie appears TO be very nervous and
starts suddenly when any nne speaks to
him. He is elusive in answering ques-
tions, however.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
ROOSEVELT ARRIVES.


"a thbtuet "tttiHE 10 ne ittm-Ahhhsbtn y
Revolver in Hands Of Police.
Buffalo, N. y, Sept 1.-The revolver
with which President Mckinley was
shot was turned oTer to Superintendent
OF Police Bull today, by Capt. Wiser.
TO whom 1T had been handed By the
soldier who recovered 1t.
Vice President Roosevelt arrived here
at II. 40 and after stopping at his hotel
went at once to the Milburn house.
None of the nembera OF the cabinet
who are here were permitted to see the
President. As soon rs all arrive who
are coming, cabinet meeting will be
he'd. Secretary Hay was heard from
shortly before noon, but did not indi.
care in his message whether he would
come.
Gen. Brooke, commander OF the Di-
vision Of the East, arrived from Gov
srnor's Island this morning. and per-
sonslly directed the arrangements
about patrolling the streets adjoining
the residence.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
Delawaro ureokwater 1yo,l,.

Washington, Sept 7.-Superyising
Architect Taylor yesterday opened pro.
posals for bulkheading at the Delaware
Breakwater Quarantine Station, as fol-
lows: Joseph +. Griffith, Lewes,
81, 954; William II. virden, Lewes,
1880; James ID. Truxton, George.
town, S1,s3O The following proposas
for miscellaneous repairs at the same
station were also presented to the
Supervising architect: James u.
Griffith, Lewes, s3, 66i; James ID. Trux.
ton, Georgetown, 90. 973. Both con.
tracts will be awarded In few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
A SUDDEN DEATH.

James Sherwood Expires while at w,
at the Harlan g. Io1iingsworth cd
Boiler Shop.
While ut work at his sise In
boiler shop Of the Harlan g. Holm
worn Co., at 10 o'clock Saturday me
ing, James Sherwood, aged 65 yeare,
No. 800 Elm street, dropped dea
Death was due to heart trouble a
general debility Mr.. Sherwood had
been actually sick, but he had not peei
very strong for Homu time. Saturda,
however, he appeared TO be briGhte
than usual and was talking pleasant,
to a fellow-workman a few minute
before his death.
Deceased had been in The employ O
the Harlan 4 Hollingsworth Co. TO
some time, having charge Of the Dol
department of the boiler shop. ,whei
he died he was in the act Of, placing .
nut on bolt. He was we'll liked an
leaves large circle Of friends. lie VI
a member of the First NJ. Z. Uhu/
and a consistent Christian. Mrs.. 81
wood and one daughter 5
The body has been moved
by order Of Coroner Fric
give certificate in accords
above facts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
NO ANARCHIST ORGANIZATION HERE.

So Says Chief of Police MASSEY, Who HaS
Investigated Reports.
Since the attempt was made upon the
life Of President Mckinley, at Buffalo,
N. T., Friday afternoon, there have
been repOrti circulated here to the
effect that there was an organized band1
Of anarchists in this city.
Ohief Of Police Massey. when spoken
to about the matter 10y n reporter Of
Every Evening, this morning, said he
placed no creuence In the reports, hay-
ing made an investigation. $50 far as
! have been able to learn" be saidl
there Is no organization OF anarchist
10 Wilmington, and If there are any 10
dividual anarchists hero I have bee
unable TO learn OF their Whereabouts.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
NOTABLE MEN GATHERING.
Many Prominent Officials Called at the
MiIbnrn House, Saturday Morning.

Miiburn House, Saturday Morning.
Buffalo, N. ". Sept. 7--Seci etary
OF Agriculture Wilson called at the
home of Mr.. Milburn to see the Presi
den at 80 o'clock. Halt an hour later
Secretary of War Root left carriage
at the corner Of Ferry street and Della
ware avenue, and walked briskly up
to the front door. He was met BY
Secretary Uortelyou. Seer etary Root
was at once taken UP to tho room
where the President lies.
Mayor Diehl also called this morning
and inquired about the Presidents
condition.
Attorney general Knox inquired at
the house at go o'clock and few
minutes later Senator Hanna joined
those inside
Hundreds Of kilograms OF regret con
tinue To pour in from all parts Of the
world. They come from people in all
walks OF life and are deeply sympa-
thetic in tenor. A large number Of
South American diplomats are in
Buffalo, and they have come forward
with a kindly terder of sympathy.
The relatives Of the President have
hurried here and with them have come
a large number OF mon 10 public life.
Senator Hanna, who hurried on from
Cleveland Inst night was admitted to
the room OF the President after his ar
rival and remained with him until
I30 clock this morning. He was also
an early caller at the Milburn resi-.
dence this morning. Postmaster
general Smith arrived here this morn.
Ing and it is expected that by night
all Of the cabinet officers will be here.
Formal expressions Of profoand SORROW
have come from all Of them.
Comptroller Dawes arrived here early
this morning and went Immediately
to the Milbuin house. The former said
he had been advised that Vice Presi-
dent Roosevelt WAS on his way 10
Buffalo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
ASSAlLANT OFF TO PRISON.
Wild Cries For Vengeance by a Throne
'f-E Which Police BaffIed,

Wild Cries For Vengeance by a Throng
Which Police BaffIed.
Buffalo, NJ Y, Sept 9. After the
arrest of the assailant he wa, hurried
Into little room Just off the west stage
OF the femple OF Music, being dragged
through the crowd by Patromen James
AQd MoCauley.
Nils lip was bleeding and his face was
sfsliing. Around him there was n
grHup If officers Once inside, the
dotr was closed with q bang, add the
crdFd, surging against that part of
thst building with blind impulse to
get Pear him fairly made the walls
cream
Inn entire scene in the room was for
a munbnt confusion. There were husy
oiiloios going In and out OF the door.
Somej were trying to conceal the fact
that the prisoner was there and others
betrayed the fact in loud voice as
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

An old tree in the City Hall yard,
which has become delayed, has been
dismantled and telegraph pole has
been erected alongside Of it to support
the Telegraph, telephone and electric
light wires running to the city build
inRs in the block. The wires were
formerly supported by the tree, but
1T has outlived its usefulness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

President Mckinley, while Mt the
Buffalo Exposition Friday afternoon,
between 4 and 5 o'clook, was shot twice
BY Leon f. Czolgosz, whom Secret Ser.
vice officers believs to be an anarchist.
Czolgosz, while pretending to shake
hands with the President at public
reception In the Temple of Music, fired
the two shots from pistol hold in his
left hand. lie was saved from the fury
of the enraged bystanders by regular
soldiers and police and lodged 10 the
Buffalo Jail. The physicians removed
one bullet, but could not lucats the
other Tho President stood the opera
tion we'll Although the result could
not be foretold, the physicians thought
his condition justified hope of his re
cogery. Mrs. Mckinley, who is In
Buffalo with the President, received
the news Of the attempted assassina-
tion with the utmost courage.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

George W. Twitmyor, superintendent
OF public schools has received reports
from all of the schools in the city.
showing an enrolment OF a tribe less
than 1000 children, which will be in.
creased when few applicants for seats
are enrolled. Of the number now at
tending about 60 are non .residentq. who
have come in under the paid tuition
fula
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

Mrs. Emile Aloorn. wife of the Rev.
Edwin 0. A lcorn OF Hammonton, N. j.,
formerly Of this city, was badly burned
yesterday week, the result OF ner dress
catching fire from an oil stove. When
she discovered that her dress was afire
and that the stove was also blazing too
high she threw the stove out into the
yard and then rolled In the wet grass
until she had smothered the flames,
after which she returned to the kitchen
and extinguished blaze which had
started there. She will recover,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
For DlsmibsnI or peiifIan--

$. Redmond Smith. clerk Of the
United States Court, has given notice
that in the matter of Max Schwartz
and Francis Chagrin, trading as
Schwartz & Chagrin. hearing will be
had upon the motion OF the petltionlng
creditors for the dismissal of their
petition. In the United States Court ON
Tuesday morning, September 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

Detective William 4. Jones has re.
ceived from George W. Campbell of
this city, who IS now in the govern.
ment service, copy of the programme
of entertainment given on the United
States flagship Brooklyn. on July 4th,
while the vessel was at Sydney, Auu-
tralia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

According to the RECORDS OF Secretary
Cshill OF the Board of Health, there
were % deaths, q births. 81 marriages
reported for week endei at noon Satur-
day, while for the same Period last year,
20 deaths. Al births and ~ marriages
were reported.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

Irwin, Pa. Sept. TN fire which
destroyed the house of Conrad kramo-
shoy, a Russian, miner last night, q
year.old baby was cremated, and Mrs.
kramoshoy and daughter Vera, aged
years, were fatally burned. IHramushoy
was also burned, but will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

It's hard work TO take care of children and 10
cook, sweep wash sew and mend besides.
IL makes shop Of the hofne-a shop too, where
sixteen hours make day and yet there Il much
working overtime.
Hoods saIsaparila helps tired mothers in many
wayS-it refreshes the blood improves the an
petite, and assures restful sleep
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

The Historical Society O
as a result of the recent ca
Its library, has found NUM-
cate volumes, most Of Will
turned over to the Wilm
tute Free Library. Librar
Bowerman finds a consldel
of volumes in the lot OF 3r
which fit into the libra,
They are chiefly go, ernf
and include numbers
gressional Globe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
ST0Ki ,w1IHE SHOOTING
or PRESIDENT MKlNLEY
How the Assassin Was Able to
Accomplish His MUIR
derouS Deed.
He TOOK HIS TURN IN THE LINE
And Pretended to Shake the
Presidents Hand.

Then quick as ii finish iio Drew HIS Pistol
and Fired Two Shots-Quickly Arrested
and Locked Up, While Crowd vainly
Tried to Lynch Him - Tho Presidents
Marvellous Coolness--"AIay God Forgive
HIM. He Said.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

h' ~ pu''t'i'h oVofati
Newton ii. Cloud, W.
dwellings at Twenty 4
streets, has Eegun OPT
lars have been walle6
layers began work K
first OF the houses arr
within 10 weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12
ECUMENlCAL CONFERENCE GRIEvED.

Prayers for, EulogIes OF and Resolution
Respecting President Mckinley.
London. Eng, Sept. THE Eou-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-09-12

Fpy "hfNl
In Magistrate Hi
morning Thomas
the charge of bei 4
bling in the vid
Springs. He waiN
had In $3.50 bail
eral Sessions.
Sale of fe
The sale OF tbit
p. Freye, No. NJ
John b. Con AZ
summated by
consideration
DentiJ
Special Corrcspn
Middletowlp
ton, aged "a pr
ton, died 81