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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
Dover Feb. 4.--The desk of State
Senator Francis j.. McNulty was
adorned this morning by beautiful
floral basket two feet high and five feet
in circumference token of his victory
in the Ross .McNulty contest. The
tribute was composed Of roses, oarpa-
tions, violets, heliotrupe, lilies of the
valley, sweet peas and tulips. Attached
to the gilt was card bearing this in
scription ITO Hon. Francis j. Nc
Nulty, Second Senatorial district, New
Castle county, from his fiiends.
Soon after the Senate convened,
Howard d. Ross letter announcing the
withdrawal of his contest was read.
Next, on motion of Senator Knox, a
resolution to enter the withdrawal on
the Senate journal was unanimously
adopted.
When he offered the resolution Sena.
tor Knox made remarks eulogistic OF
Senator McNulty.
After Senator MoNulty had taken the
flowers from his desk and deposited
them on the presidents desk, the presi-
dent called for further remarks. Sena.
tor Abbott made a congratulatory ad-
dress and Senator McNult, responded.
In the House tbis morning, Speaker
McConmone read q communication
from Joseph l.. Carpenter, Jr., presi-
dent of the board OF directors Of the
Wilmington branch of the Farmers
Bank, saying the board had adopted a
resolution requesting the General As
semply TO reappoint James Megary, Will
liam Baxter and Henry @. Conrad
State directors of the Wilmington
branch of the said bank. After the
reading Of the communication, Repre-.
sentative Healy called up the special
order, the House joint resolution re-
appointing Messts. Megary, Baxter and
| Conrad.
Representative Robertson offered ar
amendment substituting the name Of
Edmund Mitchell, Jr., for that Of Will
liam Baxter.
representative Healy moved that the
amendment be laid on the table, which
motion was defeated by party vote o
| 10 to l3.
Representative Rolph and West were
absent, and Speaker McOommons re
Trained from voting.
Representative Baynard moved tina
the matter be laid over for one day
which motion was defeated by vivi
voce vote. 5t
Next, the amendment was adopted by
vote of 10 to 13 after which the reso
luton as amended was adopted by |
vote of 20 to 7.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
SUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS ARRESTED.
Two Desperate Characters Caught Who
Have Money I'm Plenty.

Two Desperate Characters Caught Who
Have Money I'm Plenty.
Georgetown, Feb. 4.-Two men,
charged with burglary and attempted
murder and suspected Of various rob
berries of railroad stations throughout
Delaware. were committed to jail here
today, after an exciting capture. The
men, Philip Bradley and George Willis,
wore shadnwed by Detective Hutohins,
of the Delaware railroad, after an
attempt had been made on Saturday
night to rob the Georgetown station,
and we're arrested on his orders at
Seaford.
Two men were noticed in the act ol
robbing the Georgetown station on
Sunday morning, but Watchman
William Powell and his assistant who
swooped down upon them were stopped
at the point of revolver, and the men
escaped. At Seaford it took eight men
to arrest Bradley and Willis. Bradley
is an athlete and has never been
arrested before, although it is said
Sheriff Truxton and others have had
warrants for him.
Before their hearing 10 Georgetown
today Detective Hutchins took them
before Watchman Powell and he iden-
titled them as the men who attempted
to rob the station. They had plenty
of money and retained former Attorn ey
General White and Andrew j. Lynch
to defend them. Bradley was held in
81, 600 bail and Willis in s700.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
OBITUARY

Josephine Helminski, aged 30 years,
died at Farnhurst on Sunday and was
buried in this city yesterday.
John Shay, aged "a years, died in
Philadelphia, last Friday ard was
buried here Monday, interment being
made at Cathedral cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth r. Ppgh, widow of
Joseph rugh, one CT The pioneer lum-
ber dealers ON the Susquehanna River,
died Monday at her home In Port
Deposit, Md, aged about go years.
Miss Thalia Frame, sister Of
Paynter Frame OF Sussex county, died
last Saturday and was buried near
Georgetown yesterday. She was an
aunt of Thouas Davis Of this city.
The death of James Boyd, aged 81
years, occurred Monday at the home
of his son, William a. Boyd. No. 923
Hyatt street, Chester, Pa. Tho service
afternoon at O'Clock at the home
of his son. Intermept will be made in
st. Martins cemetery. A
Mrs. Mary A. Donobu4 aged 80 years.
wife Of Michael Donohue, died on Sun
day at her residence, Fourteenth and
Union streets, after and Illness of three
days, of the grip. 1be funeral took
place yesterday. Mr.. Donohue's
brother, Thomas Donobue, is sick with
typhoid fever in the same house.
Two children died suddenly on Sun
day, Ola Queen, aged three months. Of
| No. 1910 East Thirteenth street, and
John II. White, aged five months, oi
Wooddale. Coroner Frick gave certiti-
Gates in both cases. after Investigations
had been made and it was found that
the death in each case was natural.
The death of Charles e. Clayton,
ST., occurred Sunday at his home,
No. 3S5. Fairmount avenue, Philsdel-
phia. The services were this
morning at Bethel NJ. e. Church,
| P..at Bridge, Cecil county, Md, or
the arrival Of the z. 25 drclock train out
OF philadelphia. The deeeased was q
member Of Union Lodge, No. ., Al. f.
and a. NJ, OF Middletown.s W
Millionaire T. H. Porter of Blatche.
ley Hall, in the Noreton Hills, near
Stamford, Conn. is dead. His second
wife, who survives him, is the only
child of Oscar Il. Earle, now OF Talbot
county, Md, who has secured land and
water rights on branch OF Broac
Creek to go into the cultivation OF
oysters Oh u large scale and in the Con.
necticut way. Mr.. Porter left sons and
daughters by a former marriage. 1t il
said that the young widow, who has
no children, is we'll provided for in :ht
marriage settlement and will Of her late
husband.
DR.. Clayton A. Cowgirl, retired
physician, died az his residence, No.
1908 Barring street, Philadelphia, or
Saturday, in thei 10Th year of his age.
DR.. Cowgirl was born in Dover, an6
practioed there all his life until abou
six years ago, when he went to Phila-
delphia to reside. During the Civi
War ne served as surgeon in the United
States army, aud was for some time il
charge of the Stanley Military Hospita
at Newbern, N. q. lie was mustered
out with the rank of lieutenant colonel
DR.. Cowgill's medical education wal
received at the old Pennsylvania Medi
cal College. lie graduated In 1876
He leaves o widow and two daughters
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
EXECUTION OF ROBERTO. HILL
Hanged at Camden, N. j., for
the Murder of His Wife.
WENT TO DEATH WITHOUT FEAR
Killed His Wife Because He
Was Jealous of Her.


Camden, N. j., Feb. 5.-Robert F.
Hill was hanged today In the county
Jail for the murder of his wife, Edith.
The execution was without incident.
Hill showed no evidence of fear and
met death bravely.
lie was 28 years old and the wife
whom he murdered was % years old.
STORY OF HIS CRIME.
Robert F. Hill, who had been en-
ployed as Q ticket-chopper at Kaign's
Point ferry, on June 9th last, left his
work, ana going to mis- home shot and
killed his wife and then attempted
suicide. For long time his life was
despaired of. r.
1he crime was the result of jealousy
on the husbands part. He suspected
that his wife was going out with other
men. After his trial, which resulted
in his conviction, he was sentenced to
be hanged on January 10th last. Three
failures to secure reprieve from the
governor followed, when some Camden
woman became interested in Hills
case, following question as to the
wife's character. A reprieve to Feb
ruary 9th was granted, pending srgu-
menU before the Board Of Pardons.
The latter declined to interfere and all
efforts TO secure another reprieve failed.
Hill came to Camden from Whining
! ton, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
VIGT0RIA'S BODY LAID
TO REST AT WINDSOR
Thousands Assemble in London to Wit
ness Departure Of Funeral.
SCENES At ST. GEORGES CHAPEL
Funeral Car Drawn by Line of
Blue Jackets.
ROYAL DIGNITARIES AT THE GRAVE

Portsmouth, Epg.. Feb. 2,-Befoie Q
O'Clock this morning the remains of
Quesn Victoria were taken from the
royal yacht Alberta to special car
riage and conveyed to the kings train,
which started for London at 50 a. M,
amidst the boom Of the guns from the
forts.
The scene was pathetic and imposing.
I The king, accompanied by Queen Alex
Rndra aud some piincesses, who
passed the night on board the royal
yacht Victoria and Albert, proceeded to
the royal yacht Alberta in steam
launch. King Edward boarded the
yacht at 8. 45, five minutes after EN-
peror William had steamed alongside
tue Alberta from the Hohenzollern.
The guard Of honor on the Jetty con.
visited Of several hundred marines and
bluejsekets. The cou manders of the
warships which took part in yesterday u
pageant had already assembled under
the covered way leading from the
yacht to the railroad station.
There was short service on the
yacht before the body was removed, the
duke of Cunnaught. the crown prince
OF Germany, Prince Arthur of Con-
naught. Prince Henry of Prussia, the
duke Of Sake Coturg and Gotha and
Princess Henry of Battenbsrg being
present. The only mourning visible
was in the dresses of the princssses.
The firing of minute guns marked the
passage of the coffin to the draped rail
road station, to which it was borne
shoulder high by petty officers Of the
royal yachts, preceded by clergyman.
Immediately behind the coiiin we're
carried the crown, globe, standard aud
few choice wreaths.
King Edward, Emperor William, the
duke OF Connaught, and the crown
prince followed the remains, and ther
came the ladies OF the royal famil,
and the admirals.
The progress of this mournful proces
siou was marked by the firing OF the
guns and this strains of the funeral
march. The wind driven rain was fall
ing in torrents. The coffin was placed
on the dais and Admiral Sir Novel
Salmon, King Edward. Queen Aexan
dra, Emperor William and the oihel
members of the royal family took theil
seats and the train moved off.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
an annual salary for bis services Of

an annual salary for his services Of
81, 600, payable monthly.
Before entering upon the duties Of
his office, he shall give bond TO The
Mayor and Council of Wilmington,
with good and satisfactory security, in
the sum Of $1,000, conditioned for the
faithful performance of his duties.
The said The Mayor and Council Of
Wilmington shall have power, and is
hereby authorized and directed TO
adopt and promulgate suitable rules
and regulations governing and regulat.
ing gas pipes and fittings in the city OF
Wilmington and providing for the en-
forcement of such rules and regula-
tions, and further shall make provision
for the punishment of persons who
shall refuse or neglect to comply with
the same.
The said The Mayor and Council Of
Wilmington shall also by rules and
regulations establish system Of in
spection and supervision OF gas pipes,
fittings and fixtures. and shall pre-
scribe the duties Of the said gas in
speotor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
THE NEWS or DOVER.
Organization of the New Town Council
Local and Personal Notes.

Organization of the New Town Council
Local and Personal Notes.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Feb. 5.-The new Town
Council met last night for organiza-
tion. Ezekiel Cooper was re- selected
clerk and Cornelius b. Hope treasurer,
The salaries of the two officers were
fixed at the same as last year, namely
500. The treasurer was required to
give bond in the sum OF $1,000. The
salary of the superintendent of water
works was fixed at per cent of all the
moneys collected, WilliIm M. Hazel
was reelected superintendent. The
following committees we're formed I:
Water Committee "A. r. Benson,
Walter Morris, and David il. Hancock ;
Finance Morris Benson, Bostic; Ac-
couuts-Burton, Hazel, Tebo; Ordi-
nances Pritchett, Hazel. gebo
Streets--Teho, Benson, Morris; Trees
-Bostic, Pritohett, Henson; Lamps
Hazel, Hancock, Pritchett; Fire and
-Hauccok, Tebo, Hazel.
George L. Mathews, was elected
chiet engineer OF the water works. at a
salary OF slS per week; A. Il. Kitch
line, first assistant, SIS per week
Theodore F. Cooke, second assistant,
Sl4 per week.
The poll assessment was fixed at 5000
the same as last year.
DR.. Clayton Cowgirl. of Philadel-
phia, formerly well-known resident
of Dover. died in Philadelphia on Sun
day, and his remains were brought here
at noon today and inferred in the
family lot in Lakeside cemetery.
Mrs. Eliza Graham, mother Of Rev.
j. A.. Graham, pastor of the NJ. E.
Church at Wyoming, died at her SOC Is
residence, Sunday morning.
Mrs. Mary Hazel, wife of the late
Mathew Hazel, of West Dover hundred,
died at her home yesterday afternoon,
aged 60 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
BUILDING COLLAPSED AND BURNED.

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 4. The large
four-story iron front building at Ja7
and 500 Wood street, occupied by tho
Stevenson & Foster Printing Co.. col
lapsed about 8. 30 o'clock this morning.
The ruins caught fire from the ianitinR
of natural gas and in less than an hour
the destruction was complete.
During the night portion OF the
partition wall weakened and fell aud
the building had been closed for re-
pairs, otherwise there would probably
have been heavy loss of life, as over
100 persons we're employed by the
company. The loss is estimated at
Sl50, 600,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
MASONIC TEMPLE BURNED.

Toledo, O., Feb. 5.-The Masonic
Temple went up in flames last night;
total loss about S150,000, Of which
500, 900 is ON the building.
The temple contained the lodge
rooms off the Ancient Scottisch Rite,
two Chapters, two Communicates,
knights Templar, three blue lodges.
the Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine, as
we'll as the headquarters of the North
western Ohio MasorA, Relief Asso-
citation and the rooms of the Masonic
Club, the furnishings of the latter
being estimated at So, 600.
The Masonic records, regalia and
paraphernalia were all lost. Armstrong
q Go. IS wholesale and retail grocery,
Miss Maucls's millinery establishment,
and one or two smaller shops ON the
ground floor were Quilted. The loss is
covered by insurance
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
MARYLAND NEWS NOTES.

The directors of the Hartford County
Agricultural Society are seriously con-
sidering the discontinuante OF tie
fairs.
Chief of Police George Biddle, OF
Elkton, killed shephcrd dog which
was believed to be suffering with the
rabies.
A largo steel fire and burglar prooi
vault is being placed in the National
Bank of Port Deposit. 1t weighs
5000 pounds.
The board of Trustees of the Cecil
County Ainshonse and Insane Asylum
will make mp iointmfnts uf overseers,
&C., on February l4th.
William W. johnson, so' of ex
Sheriff johnson, of Cecil county, has
gone to Florida on siS wsess' tip
iur the bsnetit vi his health.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
GAS INSPECTOR.

Representative Robertson's Bill Creating a
New ONCE for This City.
Dover, Feb. 5. Representative Rob-
ertson has introduced All act providing
for the appointment of gas inspector
for the City OF Wilmington.
The City Council Of Wilmington, at
its last stated meeting in July, 1901,
and every two years thereafter, the act
says, shall appoint some suitable person
to fill the office of gas inspector, who
shall hold office for two years and until
his successor is duly elected and quail
fed.
No person shall be appointed to the
said Office who shall not have been a
resident of the City of Wilmington for
at least one year before the time of his
appointment, and who shall not have
had at least five years practical expert
once as iourneyman. gas litter.
The said gas inspector shall recsive
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

The Rev. Howard S. Irvine, for
nearly two years pastor of the Baptist
Church, Cambridge, Md, on Sunday
resigned his pastorate and requested
that the church take action on his
resignation. At meeting held after
the service, the church. by majority
vote, refused to arcept the resigugticn
Mr. Irvine STATS. howege., that h
will not reconsider his IoEighatiuu
which is to talks eiieot April LIST.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

New York, Jan. 3l.-The statement
is published in an afternoon paper here
today that Miss Helen Gonld has given
$4,000 for the land, building and
equipment of home for naval branch
of the Young Mems Christian Associ-
alton. The institution is to be built
aud conducted under the direction Of
officers at the navy yard in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

The marriage of Miss Sarah Isabella
Hooper. daughter Of Mrs. Mary Louise
and the late J. Henry Hooper, 10 W.
Wallace Phelps took place Monday
at the residence of the BRIDES mother
in Cambridge. Md. Miss Margaret
Bayly was maid Of honor. The bride
was given away by her brother, William
E. Hooper. The cere nony was per-
formed by Rev. Thomas Carter Page,
rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church, Cambridge.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

While Owen Talley, aged 20 years.
was examining a revolver at his resi-
lence, No. 9l7 Orange street Monday
night, is was accidentally discharged
and the bullet penetrated the palm of
his left hand. He was treated at the
house by DIR. james Il. Draper, Jr.,
and today was sent to the Delaware
Hospital in the patrol wagon.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

Shamokin, Pa, Feb. 4.-The strike
at Royal Oak .colliery, instituted last
week by the $50 employees demanding
the observance of the semi-monthly
pay, ended this morning by the
operators agreeing to pay twice a
month, and not to insist on workmen
going into a section of the mine which
is ON fire. nl
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

Allan Woods. son of DR.. Woods OF
the Johns Hopkins University, Balti-
more, Nd, was seriously injured while
coasting on the hill near the Grocer
Theological Seminary, Upland, on Sat
urday afternoon. He was on visit to
the home of his uncle, the Rev: f. q.
Woods, pastor of the Upland Baptist
Church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

About 7 o'clock Monday morning an
oil stove at the residence of Mrs.
Theresa Hausman, No. 917 Linden
street, exploded, causing fire which
damaged the house to the extent of
about $50. Terrence Cam turned in
an alarm from box No. 26 and the dis.
trict companies responded. The blaze
was eStinguished by the Weccscos
chemical engine.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 5.-iThe
consolidation of the largest furniture
companies in this city is now pIacti-
oally assured. The combine will in
clude ID OF the leading case goods
plants representing assets of s., 900, 600
with total output of $1,000, 600 an
nually,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

Among the nominations made by
President Mckinley for positions under
the new army bill is that of Major
Charles Bird to be deputy quarter
master general, With the rank Of lieu
tenant colonel. Mr.. Bird ia a brother
of Levi Q. Bird of this city. 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 1.-Two hundred
and fifty ssloonkeepers were arrested
yesterday. charged with keeping their
places open on Sunday. 1t is said this
action is but the forerunner OF the
arrest of every saloonkeeper and inn
keeper in Chicago who sells liquor on
Sunday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-07
nan,h nrprnf. snlishnrv.

New Haven, Conn. Feb. 5.--Prof.
Edward Eldridge Salisbury, quarter
of century ago an authority on San.
skirt and comparative philology in Yale
College, died to-day in his S7th year.
Warren sheaf., 1901-01-31
Lowest interest rates. See Elan
aers & Woods ad.
Germantown,

Martin Stavig and John Mortenson
arrived from Snake few days ago.
Mr.. Stavig has recently filed on a
claim and is here to improve it. Mr..
Hortenson has completed a fine house
on his claim and isexpecting his wife
to join him soon.
J. w. Holland is batching it over
in the big popple grove. Occasionally
he takes his gun to chase a rabbit or
\ chicken, the deer however escapes
his vision. Geo. E. Holland stayed
IN that grove the first part of the
winter to improve his brothers claim.
Jorgen Grovrum has lost two valu.
able horses this winter.
At the school meeting held yester.
day in this district the following
officers were elected: N. K. Nelson
Clerk; J. G. Grovrum, Treasurer; O.
p. Ramsey, Director.
Warren sheaf., 1901-01-31
Thief Lake.

Marlied:Jnn. %, Mr.. Matt Hanson,
of Thief Lake, to Miss Emma Dahl
quist, OF Warrenton. The bride is
one Of the popular young ladies Of
that vicinity, while the groom is
one OF the promising young msn of
eastern Marshall county. The COR
respondent extends his most hearty
congratulations.
Misses Annie Brager, Amanda Pet
erson and Mary Skramstad were call
ing on friends on the east side last
Sunday.
Tuesday the town board let con-
tract for the building OF d bridge
across Thief River on the county
road. Christ. Wallaker and Ole Alfred
are the contractors.
Considerable excitement prevails
throughout this country over the
trial of Eric J. Paulson, who is held
in Wisconsin for the murder of the
17-year-old Mary Seldom in '9S. Paul
son stopped about a year in this
town and passed by the name of Thorn
Flynn. Afterleaving here he changed
his name to Riley. until his arrest at
Fosston last winter We have been
informed that several of our citizens
are going down us witnesses. as the
defendant passt d considerabl ble GOLD
while here and it seems that is what
the murder was committed for.
Master Floyd Junkin came near
meeting with serious accident one
day last week while his father was
driving around in the yard with a
sled; the youngster thought he would
take a ride on the roller of the hind
bob; hisfather chanced to look around
just in time to see him lying with his
head just in front of one of the run.
ners, just as it was ready to pass
over his neck, which would have un.
doubtedly been broken.
Warren sheaf., 1901-01-31
Big Woods.

There has been quite an epidemic
among horses during the fall and
winter. It seems to be the old fash
ioned pink eye, and Causes anxiety
even though it does not prove fatal.
Mrs. Tverstol has sad news from
her daughter Emma. She thought
she had regained her health, but had
a relapse before Christmas and sent
for her two sisters who were in Du-
luth; they arrived two days before
Christmas and found her some better.
She remembered several of her friends
Christmas with woodland scene, of
large boulders in rapid stream,
small waterfall, and herself seated on
one of the largest boulders. It is a
scene near Denver, COL, and is very
picturesque and a..fne. work Of art.
Warren sheaf., 1901-01-31

The basket social held in the Malm
district was a financial success and a
great credit to the.teacher, Miss Ton
derum. Both parents and teachers
had good reasons to feel proud of the
little folks. The program was we'll
selected and we'll rendered. The
proceeds, $4l 30, are to procure a
bell, etc.
The Rhinehart home is vacated for
the winter, the family having moved
to their farm near Grand Forks.
The young people had an enjoyable
time one evening last week at Mr..
Daly's.
John Cronkhite helped Horace and
Chas. Cronkhite while away last
week, while the heads of the house
were at the drainage convention in
Crookston.
While other states may have milder
winters the present Minnesota winter
so far has been nothing to complain
of aside from la grippe and a few
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