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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
ADAMS TAX MONEY.
Levy Court VIII Not Wait for Decision on
Validity of the Law.

Levy Court VIII Not Wait for Decision on
validity of the Law.
That the Levy Court has ordered
the tax collectors to collect the Adams
investment tax is an Indication that
the county body is no longer going to
await decision on the question of the
oonstitutionality Of the law. 1t looks
as If the old court permitted itself to
be lenient because Of thI eatened pros
pect for trouble il it did press for col
lection, but the matter has gone on SO
long that the present body does not
propose to delay any longer.
As was said by an attorney yesterday
morning, when an Injunction was
sought to restrain the court from col
lecting the tax, 1t was refused because
the courts will not stop the collection
Of revenue. The proper method to
raise the question of the validity of
the law was by suit after the tax
bad been collected. That has been
done, and the suit is awaiting argu-
ment before the Court in Banc But
the Levy Court is not bound to wait
until that case is decided, and pro-
poses that the collectors shall get the
money on their duplicates or that their
bondsmen shall answer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
HIGGINS GAINS ONE VOTE.

Dover, Jan. 30 The attendance Of
spectators at today's balloting for
United States Senators was less than
that of yesterday.
All the members OF the joint assembly
except Senator Maui and Representa-
tive Hutchinson, Democrats, were
present.
Only one change developed In the
situation, Representative Kitchen de-
sorting COL II. A. do Point and going
to the support Of Anthony Higgins.
The ballot for tho full term SENATOR
ship resulted as follows:
For Kenney-2l.
For Addiclks-l6.
For du Pont-7.
For Higgins--2.
For Hilles-2. *
For Spruance--1.
For Henry b. Thompson--..
Total vote, 80; necessary to choice,
26; no election.
The vote for the short term Senator
ship resulted ms follows;
For Saulsbury-20.
For Addicks-16.
For Riohards--11,
For Nields-1.
For Hilles-1.
For John g. Gray-1.
Total vote, so; necessary to a choice,
26; no election.
The joint assembly, on motion oil
Senator Harrington, separated until
noon tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
HELD UP BY DRUNKEN INDIANS.

Assooi ated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Tucson. Arizona, Jan. 80 1t is re-
ported that Lancnnea, mining camp
In Sonora, was held for three days by
a band Of Yaqui indians and the peo-
pie Of the camp were at the mercy OF
the redskins. i4
1t seems a large number of Yaquis
who are employed at the camp got
drunk when paid, and purchased all
the mescal in camp. The Mexican
police were driven from the camp and
held outside by number Of the
Yaquis. Their guns were taken from
them. Americans who attempted to
interfere also were disRrmed.
The Indians held high carnival for
three days and ran the camp to suit
themselves. There were o number Of
serious cutting affrays, but no one was
killed. .ss,4
The Americans set about to quiet the
Indians and sober them and with the
assistance of Mexican cavalrymen
finally were successful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
FOR THE QUEENS BURIAL.
Elaborate Precautions Against Any Hits
in the Arrangements.

Elaborate Precautions Against Any Hitch
in the Arrangements.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Cowes, Isle of Wight, Eng, Jan. 80.
Tho construction Of the mortusry
chapel on the quarterback OF the royal
yacht Alberta is proceeding apace.
The most elaborate precautions are
being taken to prevent any hitch in
Fridays arrangements. A company of
the Queens Quad this morning again
rehearsed the military movements 10
the narrow and tortuous streets, while
the bearers experimental with lead
weighted bier Of the same weight as
the royal coffin.
The duke OF Connaught has already
returned here and King Edward is ex-
peoted at 2. 80 this afternoon.
Emperor William and Lord Lonsdale
had long stroll in the grounds of Os-
borne House this morning.
Cowes itself is very quiet The streets
are practically deserted.
The detectives continue the same
rigorous precautions which have been
observed since the arrival here OF En-
peror William. Every steamer or launch
arriving on either side OF the Medina
River is closely scrutnized, while the
approaches to Osborne House are as
effectually guarded as ever, though the
authorities depreoate the idea that
they have any particular apprehen-
sion of the presence Of undesirable
foreigners.
The deputy governor had ordered all
business places on the island to be
closed from - O'Clock to A p. M,
Friday.
Emperor William and the duke Of
Connaught will sleep on board the i'm
pefial yacht Hohenzollern, Friday
night. while King Edward, Queen
Alexandra and other members Of the
royal family will be distributed on
board the royal yachts Osborne and
Victoria and Alberta.
1t has been finally decided that
though the condition of the duke Of
Cornwall and York is not serious, be
will be unable to attend the queen g
funeral. An official bulletin issued
today says he is progressing salts.
faotorily. He is suffering from German
measles.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

Dover. Jan. 30. -Representative Mona
CHAN has introduced an act making
valid life grade certificates Of teachers
issued under chapter AZ, Vol. XVII,
Laws OF Delaware for the purpose Of
qualification for county superintendent
OF schools
At present, only teachers who have
first grade certificates or diplomas from
reputable colleges are eligible for the
office. 1t is proposed to make life grade
certificates also qualification for the
office.
Dover, Jan. 30.-The House. this
morning, amended the Senate joint
resolution fixing the last day for the
reception Of new business by changing
the time from Friday, February 10th,
to Wednesday \ ebruary Goth, and pro-
yiding that no bill Of any kind, except
Appropriation bills, shall be introduced
after that date.
The House also amended the Senate
JOINT resolution fixing the day for ad-
journment sine die by changing the
time from Friday, March Let, at 3
o'clock, p. m. to Friday, March 9Th, at 3
O'Clock p. IN.
The Senate ooncurred In the House
amendments to the Senate joint resolu-
tion fixing the last day for the reception
Of new business and fixing the day for
adlourning sine die.
The Senate adopted joint resolu-
tion, offered by Senator Alice, ratify.
ing the Thirteenth, fourteenth and
Fifteenth amendments to the Constitu-
tion of the United States.
The Senate, by request Of; the Citi-
2ens League of Wilmington deferred
until Friday action on the House bill
repealing the Liquor Saloon Anti.
Screen law.
The Senate passed the House bill
making saturdays half holidays for
the banks in st Georges hundred.
Representative Monaghan gave notioe
of an act levying reasonable tax Oh
the fire insurance companies doing
business ia Wilmington, the same co
be devoted to the maintenance OF the
| Fire Department.
Representatives Holcomb and Pepper,
respectively, gave notice OF acts
authorizing New Castle and George
town to ISSUE bonds for electric light
plants and water works.
Representative Kitchen gave notice
Of an act creating State Board oil
| Pharmacy,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
A LONG-LlvED FAMILY.

Death of Mrs. Hannah Ann Leach Recalls
Remarkable Circumstance.
Mrs. Hannah Ann Leach, mother of
George X. Yates, John j. Yates and
Mrs. Alexander Hackett, who died last
week, was the last member OF long
lived family. She was in her 95th year.
John Fraiin, father OF Robert q. Fraim,
was the oldest member Of the family,
being Mrs. Leaeh's brother. He died
in 1890 in the Goth year Of his age, and
about four years ago Mrs. Sallie Saring,
sister, died. She was In her s3d year.
All OF the Fraims in the country are
descended from four brothers who came
to this country from England about
the time William Penn arrived. One
settled in Philadelphia. another in
what is now Montgomery county, Pa. .
another In Delaware county, Pa, and
another in Sussex county, this. State.
Fnr many years members Of one branch
Of the family have lived ID this city
and Brandywine hundred.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Pekin, China, Jan. 30 "A court
martial which has caused considerable
interest has been held In Tientsin
during the last two weeks. The men
on trial are Privates Dickson and Sea-
mons of the Fifteenth Infantry. 1t was
published in OotoberI last that these
men, while on guard duty along the
river, held up several villages, demand
ing from 100 TO 200 taels protection
money; aud in some cases their de-
mands were complied with. They were
captured ny the French and turned over
to the A merican authorities.
During the trial Dickson escaped and
is still at liberty. Seamons was SEN
tenoed to 90 years. imprisonment, and
Dickson to 81 years.
Three hundred prominent Chinese
residents Of the kiang Sc province have
sent memorial to the emperor, request
ing him to make public announcement
of certain date for his return to
Pekin, in order to satisfy the people.
They assert that Boxer troubles were
entirely due to few high officials. but
as these officials have now been ordered
to BIO punished the court ought to
return to Pekip, as the palaces, tombs
and other property are there, and the
responsibilities of 200 years cannot
lightly be- thrown aside.
The Chiah Pao, Chinese paper,
bemoans the destruction Of the Tientsin
wall. the whole of which is now being
levelled, and laments that work which
occupied 300 years in construction
should be destroyed In space Of COM
paratively few days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
SUPPLIES FOR HOSPITAL
Contracts for the Ensuing Quar-.
ter Awarded by the Trus-
tees of the Poor.
MONEY FOR OUTSIDE RELIEF
Superintendent McCoy's Re-
port Shows Fewer Inmates
in Institution Than Were .
There a Year Ago.

The Trustees of the Poor held their
quarterly meeting at the County Hos
pItal &C Farnhurst yesterday. There
was good attendance and much inter-
est wss manifested. in the proceedings.
Bills for outside relief were allowed
as follows: Wilmington Northeastern
district, S404. 85; southeastern, 1894. 40;
northwestern, $40. 25; southwestern,
s743. IS; total for the city, 50, o23. 25 ;
Brandywine hundred, S16. 30; Christi
ana, SO. so; New CASTLE. $1,000; Mill
Greek, $500; White Clay Creek,
s94. %; Red Lion, S7B: Pencader, So. 90 ;
Appoquinimink, S103. 90; Blsokbird,
500. so; total, 81, 1872. 10. Mr.. Crockett
was absent and there was no report for
st. Georges. House bills were allowed
amounting to 81, 74a SO, making q grand
total OF So, 526, being $500 less than for
the same period Of last year.
Contracts for supplies for the ensuing
quarter were awarded as follows:
CONGRATULATIONS Bros.
Frederick Keinle
Mutton and vealA-Patrick Monaghan.
Bread--J. ). Schrade, 2& cents per
loaf. - a7 2c'
Dry Goods-Shillipg Dry Goods Go.
Shoes-M. Monaghan; 81. is for mems
shoes; 90 cents for women's shoes; 20
cents for mems slippersj 25 cents for
women's slippers. Pig
Butter--willIam O. Money. "a cents
per pound.
Tobacco--S. II. Durstsin, 80 cents
per pound.
All Of the successful bidders are from
Wilmington except Mr.. Money, who is
from Townsend. The matter OF award
ing the contract for drugs was post
puned until this afternoon, being re.
ferred in the meantime to the hospital
committee, comprising DR.. Bollville
and Messrs. Walker and Fabey. DR..
j.. Harvey Spruance and Wilmer O.
Taylor, both Of this city, are the bidders.
Superintendent Mccoy submitted his
report for the quarter, which showed
that there were So less inmates than for
the same period last year. The report
was accepted. 1t WAS as follows: Num-
Ter admitted, 80; discharged, 20;
deaths, 81 births, q; total population
January 30th, 800, as follows; White
women, So; colored women, 10; white
men, 100; colored men 10; white chill
dren, a; oolored children, 8. The pay
roll for the mouth, s422. IT, was allowed.
The following deaths occurred during
january: John Temple, aged go years
William Wilson, Uolored. 80; Eliza
Gardner, "a; Joseph Adams, A; Elizn
Patton, s.; Ellen jackson, &c; Levi
Boulden, 81. All were from Whining
ton, except Boulder, who was from
Glasgow. l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Mary Raleton, mother Of Police
man Matthew Ralston, died Tuesday
at her residence, No. 1888 South Ninth
street, Philadelphia, of appoplexy.
The funeral will take place on Satur-
day and interment will be made in this
city.
John Bowers, aged 70 years, who was
at one time o well-known commission
merchant at Third and King streets,
died on Monday night after long i'll
ness, at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Charles Trice. No. 5l5 East Fifth
street. He was member Of Hope
Lodge, l. o. o. F., and also OF the
Red Men and the Water Witch Fire 10.
Mrs. Annie e. Pierson, wife OF Will
liam H. Pierson, died suddenly at l. 30
O'Clock Tuesday after noon, at her
home, S3l Washington Street. She
had been suffering from the grip for a
few days but IL was net until Monday
that she was confined to her bed.
Pneumonia developed that night.
Her husband represents the Fifth ward
In City Council and is well-known
business man.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
KING CARLOS OF PORTUGAL ARRIVES.

London, Eng, Jan. 80. liking Carlos
I of Portugal. with his suite arrived at
Dover at 10 o'clock this morning. He
was received with royal salute and
military honors. The royal party
boarded a train for London.
King Carlos WIS accompanied from
Dover by the Portuguese minister,
Senior Pinto de Several, and his staff.
They reached Victoria station at noon.
The king was met on the platform Of
the station by Prince Christian of
Schlesswig. Holstein, In behalf Of King
Edward, and varioue officials Of King
Edwards household. His majesty's
equerry delivered an autograph mess.
age from King Edward tn King Carlos,
and the latter and his suite we're inn
mediately driven. In royal carriages
to buckingham Palace. King Carlos
was warmly greeted by the crowds which
gathered along the route 10 anticipation
of his arrival. There was no military
escort.
Later in the day King Edward visited
the King of Portugal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31

ours in joint resolutions adopted yester-
Gay by the Senate, the General Assem-
ply viii not receive new business after
FRIDAY, February 18th, and will ad-
lourn sine die on Friday, March let,
at . p. m. The resolutions were offered
BY Senator Slaughter
The vote on the resolution not to re-
ceiye new business alter February 18th
was as follows:
Ayes--Senators Abbott, Clements,
Harrington, Hart, Knox, Maull,
Slaughter and Wright and President
pro TEN Ellison--9.
: Noes-Senators Alice, Blakely,
brasnre, Farlow, Groves, MoFariin
and Pennewill--7.
An amendment offered by Senator
Brasure. fixing February Goth as the
time, was defeated by the following
vote:
Noes-Senators Abbott Glen snts,
Harrington, Hart, Knox, Maui,
Slaughter and Wright and President
pro TEN Ellison--9.
Ayes--Senators Alice, Blakely,
Brasure. Farlow, Groves, McFarlin and
Pennewill--7.
The vote on the resolution to ad-
iourn sine die on March lst was as
follows:
Ayes-Senators Clements, Harring.
ton, Hart, Knox, McFarlin, Slaughter
and Wright and President pro tenn
llllison-S.
5 Noes Senators Abbott, Alice,
Brasure, Farlow, Groves, Maui and
Pennewill--T
senator MoNulty was not present
when the resolutions were considered.
The General As,emhly's attorneys
have expressed the opinion that March
1st is the constitutional limit for the
session.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
DETAILED PROCEEDINGS.

Senate.
Dover, Jan. 2S.--Met at II a. m.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll called. All present.
journal read and approved.
Introduced--By Mr.. Slaughter, an act to
incorporate the Diamond State Trust Co.
(referred) by MIR. Abbott, an act providing
for commissioner of agricultural referredj
by Mr.. Groves, an act prohibiting the con-
struction Of an electric railway on West
Ninth street, Wilmington (referred);. by
Mr.. Knox, an act providing that the whip
ping of prisoners shall be private (referred) ;
by Mr.. Knox, an act relating to the invest
ment Of the general fund and the school
fund (referred); by Mr.. Groves, an act re-
curing banks and other corporations to
give notice of unclaimed dividends, de-,
(referred,.
Saturdays half holidays for the officers of
New Castle county.
Recess.
Reassembled at 2.30 p. m.
Introduced-By Mr.. Knox, an act repeal
ing the act providing for the appointment
of State detectives lreferred).
Read and referred-Huuse bill repeating
the Liquor Saloon Anti, Screen law.
Amendments defeated and bill recon-
mitted--Sennte bill providing for the APP
pointment of u State veterinarian (yote on
observation-disclosures z; noes, 81.
Adjourned until II a. m. tomorrow.
Dover, Jan. 29.--Met at HOS a. m.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll called. All present.
journal read and approved.
Adopted-Joint resolution offered by Mr..
Slaughter, fixing Friday, February 18th, as
the last day for receiving new business
(ayes, 8; noes. y amendment offered by
Mr.. Brasure, changing the time to February
26th, defeated by vote of o to ~; joint
resolution offered by Mr.. Slaughter, fixing
Friday, March LIST, at p. M, as the time
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
SPEECHES. AND AWAY FROM HOME.

Deaf and Dumb Youth Tcndeavoring TO
Reach Relatives in Florida.
Yesterday morning young man was
noticed acting IN peculiar manner at
the p, W. & B. railroad station.
Officers Gordy and Truman began maxi
ing inquiry concerning him. but we're
unable to learn mitch ms the stranger
was deaf and dumb. The officers sent
the youth to the police station and pre-
ferred charge Of trespass.
In the Municipal Court he informed
Judge Cochran, by writing, that his
name as Adrian Basbeck, that he had
been living ia Newark, N. j., and mad
come from that city on pass procured
by the mayor. He also alleged that he
was waiting at the railroad station for
Superintendent Banuard, with tue hope
of securing pass from him, as he was
making an effort to get to Jacksonville,
Fla. where he has an uncle. He expects
to make his home with his uncle, as
his parents are dead and he is out Of
work. '-Ee - ef 'H-
The court dismissed him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
BIG lNDEMNITIES TO Be DEMANDED.

Shanghai, China, Jan. 20. Native
papers announce that Prince Ching and
IL Hung Chang have memorialized the
throne to send high official to Eng
land to express condolences to King
Edward over the death Of the queen,
and to congratulate his majesty upon
his accession.
The statement is made here that
Russia besides indemnity. will demand
the sum 81 80, 600, 900 taels for restoring
Manohuria.
1t is also said that Count Won Wal
dersee will demand 100000 taels as
compensation for the killing Of Barof
Won Ketteler, the German minister.
The court is about to send an official
to Singapore and other points, TO
appeal to wealthy Chinese for financial
assistance. Contributors, 1t is said,
will be suitably rewarded.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
A DEMOCRAT RETAINS His SEAT.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, Jan. 30. when the
House met today Mr.. Taylor, OHIO,
chairman OF the committee on cleo
tions, No. i, submitted tho report on
the contested election case Of Walker
vs.. Rhea, from the Ninth Virginia dis
trict.
The committee found that while
gross frauds and Irregularities &C.
CURED in the election, they fell very
far Short of changing the result. Tho
committee therefore recommended that
Mr.. Rhea, the sitting member, who Ia
o Democrat, should retain his seat.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
TWO CHARTERS YESTERDAY.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
Dover. Jan. 80. -Certifcates OF in
corporations were fled here today as
follows.
The Rey del Orc Mining Co., of New
York, to purchase, lease, or otherwise
acquire mines and mining rights In
the Republic of Mexico, and to quarry
the same; capital stock, So, 900, 600.
The Oxygen Light & Fuel Co., Of
Chicago, ILL.,, to manufacture oxygen
gas aud erect buildings and machinery I;
capital stock, $3.50, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31
TWO LIVES LOST IN HOTEL FIRE.
Associated Press Dlspatch by specie, wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New YORK, Jan. 30.-Two lives were
lost at the burning OF Hotel jefferson.
q sevenstory building Nos. 102-106 East,
Fifteenth street, early today. The
damage by fire is estimated at $50, 600.
The dead are: Eleanora Downing, %
years old, nurse, and Elizabeth Rey-
nolds, 30 years old. waitress.
The first was killed by falling willis
being lowered from window on the
sixth floor. and the second was euffo-
Gated in her room on the seventh floor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31

Register of Wills Crossan has granted
letters of administration on the estate
Of Isabella II. Hirons to Walter NJ.
Francis, and on the estate OF Hannah
Grant to Walter s. Tazewell, and letters
testamentary on the estates Of Mary A.
Guest, to H. X. Watson, Of Ann o.
Finn to Thomas W. Finn and Isaac
Finn, and Of Catherine Cox to John
E. Curren,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-31

At meeting Of the creditors CT John
II. Stoops, bankrupt, of New Castle,
yesterday, Referee in Bankruptcy
Spruanoe made an order for the trustee,
Francis Dell. Janvier to sell at auction
the real estate OF Mr.. Stops, subject
TO liens. This is the first sale OF real
estate ordered In this State under the
new bankruptcy act.