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Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Were Found Dead in Their Rooms
by NeighbOrs Today
SUICIDE FAR FROM THEIR INTENTION
Absence of Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts Commented
on and Investigation Disclosed Their
Lheless Bodies

bed with his feet upon the floor. He was
dend Going into the back room Mrs
Roberts was found in a sitting position.
She was dead also. Both were attired in
their night clothing
In Mr.. Roberts room there is gas
fixture attached TO the wall near one of
the windows Beneath the fixture is
cock for the purpose of attaching a tube
for gas stove. The jet was turned ON
lat full head, but the cocks of the fixture
were closed tightly.
As soon as the discovery was made.
physicians were telephoned for, but as
the accident occurred about the time all
doctors. are out making calls. IL was al
most impossible 10 obtain one. DIR. w.
n. Smith was finally reached, but when
he arrived at the house his services were
OF no avail as both Mr. and Mrs. Rob
erts were dead.
The police authorities were also nOti-
fed and Captain Thomas Kane hurried
20 the scene and made an investigation.
lie found nothing to Indicate that burg
lars had entered the house and believes
death due TO accident COroner's Assist
amt James 4. Chandler waa summoned
and took charge of the bodies
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL
Although it is not known at present the
exact manner In which the gas became
turned ON, the theory is that It was not
done with suicidal intent. Mr.. Roberts
has been suffering for some time with
lsoftening of the brain and the theory is
that while turning Oft the gas last night
he In some manner turned on the gas
stove cock II is believed that the fumes
OF the escaping gas awakened the couple
but before they could discover whence Il
came they were oyerpowered and died
Death had occurred several hours before
the discovery was made A strange CO.
incidence In this case is that the dog was
not overcome
The dead man was a hrOther-in-law Of
Isaac Hallam. who is employed by tn,
Western Union Telegraph Company. Mr.
llallam is overcome.
The aged couple were childless.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
FINED FOR OISORDVRLY CONDUCT
Few Cases Heard BY Deputy Judge Town
send in City Court Today
In City Conrt today Deputy Jnd

/ In City Court today Deputy Judge Syl-
vester ID. Townsend presided.
George Potter. colored, was charged
with disorderly conduct and was fined
$40 and costs. John Erskin, accused Of
the larceny of an OvercOat handkerchief
and pair of spectacles. from Rudolph OF
teni. was held in $500 bail for upper
court. The case of Joseph Colombo,
charged with the larceny Of forty pounds
of copper from the Wilmington City Rail
way Company. was continued until Mon
day. The case of George Painter and
Natalie Jordon, disorderly conduct, was
held up.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
viii Give Musical Social

There will be a musical social in the
rooms of the Y. w. C. A.. No. sos
King street. on Monday evening. This
program will be given Instrumental
duet. Mrs. Charles c. Bye and Miss
Peoples; vocal solo. Frank II. Mason;
recitation. Miss Ethel McVey; vocal
solo. H. w. Briggs; violin Obligato,
Frank Wilson; recitation, Miss Nc
Causland; vocal solo, Miss Avery; vio-
lin solo. Frank Wilson; recitation,
Miss Ethel McVey; vocal duet. Misses
Winner and Avery.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

AZ their home No. lii5 West Eighth
street. about 1880 o'clocl, this morning
Robert Roberts. aged 1G years and his
wife. Sarah. who was but few years
younger were found dead from the ef-
fccts OF inhaling Illuminating gas.
Mr.. Roberts lived with his wife, keep
ing mo- servants the only other occupant
of the house being their dog. Il was the
custom of the old couple To rise early
and neighhors often remarked that the
Roberts were among the earliest risers
in the ncighborhood Mrs Roberts in the
morning frequently went across the street
to the home Of her brother, Isaac Hal
lam, and took breakfast
DETECTED oDoR or GAS
This morning neighbors noticed that
the house was not open at the usua
hour. although nothing was Thought of it
at the time. Shortly before 10 o'clock
Mrs. James &. Dillon. who lives next
door 10 the Roberts at No. 1lt7. cam,
out of her house for the purpose of doing
some shopping. Glancing up nj the win
dows OF the Roberts home She noticed
that they were all closed tightly. AT the
same time she detected the odor of gas
Becoming alarmed and fearing tia
something had happened she called lry
ling Stetson and Harry D0wd, who wer,
lpassing at the time and notified them oI
her suspicious. Stetson ana Dowd a
lonce climbed upon the roof. of the porcl
in front of the house and opened the win
ldows of the second story rooms
When the sashes were raised am over
flowing odor of gas burst forth. In mo
ment, however. the men climbed into The
room TO make an investigation.
BOTH FOUND DEAD
Mr.. and Mrs Roberts occupied sepa
rate rooms, he sleeping in the secon
story front room, while she used the room
adjoining in the rear. When Mr.. Stets0i
and Mr.. Dowd entered the front room
they fAund Mr.. Roberts lying upon thl
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
BUILDING LOTS AT RossLLE
New Town Is Booming and Hereafter
Free Excursions Will be Run There

New Town Is Booming and Hereafter
Free Excursions Will be Run There
Roselle. the new suburb of Will
mington. is booming beyond the ex-
pectation Of those who are interested,
and there is no doubt that It will soon
be a well settled little town.
Now that the erection of the shops
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany here is assured, lots for homes
will be desired by numerous working
men and these lots. situated on the
line of the Peoples Railway Company
are close TO the city and give the pur-
chaser the advantage Of cheap lots on
easy terms together with all the ad
vantages of living in the city.
Managers are always upon the
grounds 20 show the people the size
.of the lots and explain the terms, and
hereafter a new plan will be put into
operation. Car fare will be refunded
TO all who visit the new town on Sat
urdays and Sundays for the purpose OF
looking at lots Those who take the
time to visit the place will find nu-
merous changes. Men are at work
grading streets and what was not long
ago a farm, now has the appearance OF
new city There is no more attractive
suburb in this city and lots are now
being offered on remarkably easy
terms to all who desire TO obtain
homes.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Jewish Younr Men 10 Meet

A few weeks ago a Young Mems He
brew Association was organized by
the Jewish young men of this city
whose purpose is literary and social
achievements. They meet alternately
every Sunday at and z p. m. at their
temporary rooms, in King street
Much good has already been accom-
plished in the study of American and
Jewish history. Tomorrow Elias Net.
stem. one of the members. will read q
paper on "Zionism." by Israel Zang-
will. after which general discussion
will take place.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Teachers Go Home

The New Castle County Teachers
Institute concluded its session in Mid
dletown yesterday. The following pro-
gram was carried out: Some Essen
tials in Primary Geography Teaching, %
J. w. Redway. f. r. G. s.; Words, "
Professor George Howell Climate
and iIs Factors J. W. Redway;
Books" Professor George Howell; 1
o'clock. reports of committees: EN-
vironment and Industrial Life J. w.
Redway; Thoughts and Suggestions
for New Teachers" )" Professor George
Howell Some Misconception, j. W.
RedWay.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Session viii be Interesting

On Thursday and Friday of next
week the loca, Teachers Institute will
be held in the High School. and the
session will be most interesting. Ad-
dresses will be made by Professor
ChalCes II. Albert, of the State Normal
School, Of Bloomsbury, Pa. DR.. Wit
mer Of the University of Pennsylva-
mia; W. w. Stetson. State superintend.
ent of public instruction, of Maine, ant
Miss Frances Young, teacher of peda'
gogy, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
HAS RESIGNED HIS POSITION
r. K. Andrews Now Manages q New
Concern

r. r. Andrews. who for a number Of
years was manager of the Grand Union
Tea Company. has resigned his posi-
tion to take charge of the American
Cleaning, Pressing, Securing and Re
pairing Companyat Seventh and Ship
ley streets.
Mr.. Andrews opened the tea com
panys store, in this city, in 1892, and
under his management the business OF
the concern has prospered. The new
manager who was chosen to succeed
him. has arrived and is now in
charge.
The American Company will make a
speciality of ladies' work, although II
is thoroughly equipped to renovate
any style of garments Goods are call
ed for and delivered free of charge.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
CONTRACT FOR STEAMER

H. & H. Company viii Begin Work on
New Boat
The Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany has signed a contract with the
Baltimore. Chesapeake and Atlantic
Railway Company for a steel hull pas
sanger and freight steamboat
The craft. which will ply in Chesa-
peake bay waters, will be $50 feet in
length, 54 feet heam and 10 feet deep,
and will be a propeller capable Of
making fifteen miles an hour.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
FaCtiOnal Politics Ignored in the
Selection
c. M. MENSCH WILL BE SUPERINTENDENT
Congressman Ball Will Submit List to Post
office Department in Washing
ton Early Next Week

William ]. Faulkner.
Warren T. Moore.
Beniah Tharp.
William G. Torbert
Edward iE. Smith.
PENNINGTON.
Carriers:
Henry II. Galloway.
]. Wallace Hill.
Substitutes:
Lowber jackson.
Ira ]. Richards
Carriers:
Jay j. Foulk.
]. Harry Lynch.
George Manlove.
Substitutes:
kalston r. Davis.
Harry Clifton.
Adrian Woodruff.
CHESWOLD.
Carrier:
Minos d. Casson.
Substitute:
William T. Moore.
SMYRNA.
Carriers:
Charles b. Archer.
William II. Carr.
Walter MaclaIy.
NARYDEL.
Carrier:
Robert T. Moore.
CLAYTON.
Carriers:
William e. Whaley.
Walter Ford.
Substitute:
Reese Hill.
HARTLEY.
Carriers:
j. Frank Davis.
Wilbur Clark.
Substitutes:
Charles G. Roadway.
w. Field Grove.
KENTON.
Carrier:
Byron l. Creadick.
(Another to be named.)
BOWERS (From Frederica.)
Carrier:
John G. George.
There is a possibility that the Pos
office Department may think proper
appoint a small number of Democra
in which case the list as publish
will undergo a slight change.
Little Creek, Leipsic. Magnol
Camden. Frederica and Whiteleysbu
will be continued only as stamp offic'
and as such. can be conducted wi
less expense to the Government.
Farmers of Kent county are at Ii
erty to use or not to use the servi'
as they see fit But it is the preva
ing sentiment that it is a great thi
for them. The entire county will
covered. mail being carried to and !
ceived from practically every far
house in Kent. Rural residents m
not only get their mail from the C
riers. but may procure from th'
money orders as we'll.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Will Hold Two lnquests

Coroner John Prick will hold two
inquests this evening. One will be TO
inquire into the death of John Scheu-
Der. colored, who was killed on the
Delaware railroad. and the other to as
certain the cause of the death Of James
Gilmore. who was killed by trolley
car on Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Given Another Trial Trip

Another trial trip was given the
steamer Springfield yesterday, and
everything found to be in good condi-
tion. In short time the boat will be
turned over 10y the Pusey and Jones
Company to its owners. the Borden
town and Philadelphia transportation
Company.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
West End Mas pefeated

In the rooms of the West End
Reading Room last night the Jasper
A. c.. of Philadelphia. defeated the
local boys in a game of basketball by
score OF 2S to l. The West End
players were outclassed from start to
fisish.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
New TeIephone sooth Ereeted

In the office of Clerk of Council
W. l.. Hamann a new telephone booth
has been built and persons are enabled
to use the phones without their bust
ness being made public as heretofore.
The clerks office is provided now with
both a Delaware and Atlantic and a
Delmarvia telephone.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
ManY tnIoY skating

Many persons are taking advantage
of the cold spell to enjoy skating. The
ponds and lakes adjacent to the city
are daily thronged with merry parties
OF skaters.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

Early next week Congressman Ball
will submit to the Postoffice Depart
ment. in Washington, the appended
list of names of officials of the free
rural mail delivery in Kent county.
The list of substitute carriers is not
quite completed but probably-will be
by Monday.
These men We're selected after due
inquiry and with special reference asto
their fitness. and from both factions Of
the Republican party. Those curious
regarding the political complexion of
the carriers will find that each faction
seems TO have about an equal number
of representatives
The list, as far as made up, is as fol-
lows:
Superintendent-C NJ Mensch.
DOVER.
Carriers:
Thomas M. Bullock.
John w Smith.
j. Frank Owens.
William e. Cole.
William M. Gehman.
Edgar Y. Ware.
Enoch Moore.
Substitutes:
William H. Conard.
L. G.. l.. Smith
J. Frank Owens. Jr.
Clifton Hutchinson.
William II. Gehman.
Howard Rash.
John w. Jones.
FELTON,.
Carriers:
James w. Grier.
John w. Goodwin. Jr.
J. Edward Melvin.
Harry Lynch.
Willis Patterson.
Thomas p. Murray.
Substitutes:
]. Morris Harrington.
Daniel b. Murray.
William J. Reynolds.
William E. Goodwin.
Daniel BOgart.
James Kelley.
WYOMING.
Carriers:
George +. Davidson.
Thomas H. Joseph.
Thomas X. Hairgrove.
Glduue NJ. t1eluSitys
William G. Burke.
Edward w. Evans.
Substitutes:
John Il. Davidson.
James +. Faulkner.
Peter i. Hueseman.
Henry J.. Burke.
John w. Wyatt.
Harry B. Johnson.
HARRINGTON
Carriers:
Joseph G. Peckham.
Charles II. lane.
William T. Moore.
John M. Peckham.
Jacob T. Wroten.
Frank ]. Smith.
Substitutes:
Benjamin F. Thistlewood.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
killed Elghteen Pound Coon

While cunning in the vicinity of
Beach. John c. Blizzard,
proprietor Of the Delaware House at
Smyrna. killed a coon weighing eight
zen pounds. Mr.. Blizzard will enter
tain his friends at a coon supper at
he Delaware House tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Skating al shellpot Park

Riverview cars of the Wilmington
City Railway Company hereafter will
run to ShellpCt Park every afternoon
and evening for the convenience of
those who may wish TO skate on the
lake in the park. At night the park
will be well lighted.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
Fought TO a Draw

In Baltimore last night Harry
Lyons. Of Baltimore, and Eddy Lenny,
Of Philadelphia, fought a twenty-round
draw Lenny is well-lInown in this
city, and has many friends here.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

Colonel Copeland has the reputation
of entertaining an audience to its salts
faction. He will be at Epworth Church
next Thursday night. Tickets, 25c.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07
DON'T BUY

my pictures or frames before You see
yerger's stock, at 419 Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

Advertisers cannot t
reach all the buyers if
they do not use the col
umns of the Evening
Journal.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

Stops the Cough and Works of the
Cold
laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
b cold in one day. No Cure. No Pay.
Price % cents.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

THIS is WHAT WILL CURE YOU:
Allaband's Anodyne Txpectorant.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

(Continued on Third Page.
Evening journal., 1901-12-07

THE EVENING JOURNAL
rs First in Local News. a COM
pRrisOn with other Wilmington
newspapers proves this.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15
~ TOO

Worthington High defeats the
aggregation from Window.
The Window high school football
team came down Saturday to play
the return game with our high
school boys. They brought along
some players who were not in the
game at Window on Oct. 26th. and
Capt Glasgow protested against
their playing claiming that they
were not high school students. The
difficulty was settled and the game
commenced about o'clock.
Worthington won toss, chose south
goal. Window kicked off Worthing-
ton 20 yard line. Jones returned
ball 10 yards. Advanced by PUSHES to
center. WINDOWS ball ON tumble.
Worthington's ball On tumble.
Glasgow made % yards 10y end run.
Jones goes around left end for IS
yards and touchdown. Jones kick
ell goal. Window kicked off return
cd to 20 yard line. Tripp made Is
ward run and touch down on a criss-
cross with right end, one minute
after kick of. Jones kicked goal.
Window kicked off. Hawley made
50 yard around left end, Forbes
made IS around right. TO .chdown
by Town by straight line bucking.
Window made hard fight at her +
inch line. Jones failed at goal.
Window kicked off. Glasgow re-
turned T yards. Half ended.
Worthintgon kicked of, Window
punted on Bird down. WOrthington
secured ball on Windows IS yard
line. Forbes circled right end
for touch down. Jones kicked goal.
Window kicked off. Trip returned
ball 20 yards. Both sides lost ball
on tumble.
Worthinsgton lost 10 yards TO OH
side play Jones made 30 yards
around left END. Ball changed
hands at almost every down on fun
bles, Hawley securing those Win
dom fumbles, and Rogers those OF
Worthington. Glasgow punted 25
wards and out of bounds. Time
called.
The team lined I'D as follows:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15

James Jack, of Ewington was do
ing business in town Saturday.
Adoph Amodndson made bust
ness trip to Bigelow, Allendorf and
, Ocheydean Friday.
Mrs. Fred Mason returned to he1
home in Minneapolis, Tuesday, he1
father being on the road to recovery
Aug Lass employed by J. M.
Shanahan left Saturday for a visit
with relatives and friends at Madi'
son Lake.
Mr.. Henley of Iowa was in the
city Saturday on his return from
Breckenridge and reports 8 inches
of snow there.
N. H. Elliot of Round Lake &C
companied by his daughter Viola,
were in town Saturday. Mr.. Eli
oft took out an auctioneers icoence.
A man named Thorpe had the
fingers Of one hand badly smashed
by q rail falling on it, while work.
ing at the rail saw at Org, Friday.
's3&'*fr'
Mrs. Harry Hobson and Mrs. Har-
vey Rev, entertained about fifty OF
their friends at the home Of the first
named, :. Saturday afternoon: The
rooms j were most beautifully deoor ,s'
ted r. With American beauty and car 9 :.
nations nj, 4 and each l. guest 1 was presented
h - 7f'.t 'r u ~,!Es - r. "a
with one.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15

DR. Conway visited friends in
Sioux Falls Sunday.
Sheriff Reiter was on legal TIP
o Wilmont Monday.
Postmaster Coughran visited his
brother in Sioux Falls Sunday.
John Thompte of Luvrene was the
.p,,est of his brother Carl over Sun
day.
w. r. Carter of Chicago, ILL.,, was
the guest of his uncle H. M. PAIN
Sunday.
Harry Haraldson, of Minneapolis
;s the guest of his sister Mrs. Jens
Ellington this week.
John Humiston left Monday morn
inc for Mankato, and while there
will do little hunting.
=. Albert Lestico and two brothers
and vandy:: Duba returned Monday
from Arkansaw. They are not-very
favorably impressed with that
country.
Olaf Lambert left Tuesday for
Minneapolis and later contemplaeee
a visit to Michigan and per ape
from there may go to Canada for a
visit with his brother: "
The Directors of the Citizens
National Bank held a meeting Mon.
day night and awarded the contract
for putting the steam heating plant
- IN their new building, to y. 4
Humiston.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15
DECREASE IN NUMBER
CATTLE.

Chicago, Nov 7.-Arccording to
information received at the head
quarters of the National Livestock
association in thi city, congress this
winter will have the Western public
and situation brought to its attention
in a new and startling manner.
A number Of prominent cattlemen
of the West are prepared to show
that during the past five years there
has been an enormous decrease in
the number of cattle in this country
"a decrease which seriously
threatens the food subpply-and
unless speedy action is taken by
congress in a very few years beef
will be selling at such fabulous
prices that only the wealthy can
afford to indulge in the luxury Of
a beefsteak.
The cause in this rapid decline in
the number of beef cattle is said to
be due solely to the contraction OF
the Western public grazing lands and
the increase in the consulnptive de-
mand. The rapid settlement Of the
West has caused the ranges left to
become crowded, and this crowded
condition has prevented the reseed.
ing Of grasses, land consequently
millions of acres of once good
pastures have been turned into alb
solute desert. Most Of the large
herds have been dispersed and
slaughtered and the bulk of the cat
tie supply is now being furnished
by the small stockman, but the evo.
luton from the large herds on the
open range to the small herds in
pastures is too slow, owing to UNI
favorable land conditions, and
where a few years ago the markets
were supplied with cattle four, five
and SIX years OF age, even yeafnngs
are being slaughtered to make up
the supply of beef. The stockmen
claim that the unfavorable met hods
of administering the public lands OF
the West are back of the threatened
shortage, and at the coming national
convention in Chicago next month
effort will be made to throw the
whole matter into congress, ask that
a commission be appointed with OK
pert assistance to investigate and de
wise plans for relieving the situation.
I-Pionneer Press.
Some of our Mobiles county farm
els who have purchased a large
number of cattle from J. D. Humis-
ton, Oliver and Madison may regret
that they did not buy more.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15

%, Window O. Touchdowns, Jones
Tripp., Town, Forbes. Goals,
Jones kicked three. Referee F. A.
Bitner umpire, Prof. Tolverson, OF
Window; time keepter, A. P. Rose.
Time of halves. 20 minutes.
In the evening the visitors were
given reception at the school
house. Although this was a strictly
high school affair with few invited
guests, mostly alumni, a large
crowd of people came who were
not desired on account of the lack
of room and facilities for entertain
ing them. This gave those in
charge of the refreshment depart
ment all they could do. The even
ing was spent in few games and
conversation. The following pro-
gram was renderded:
Vocal solo, Miss Rubie Smith,
Piano duet, Misses Loveless and
People, Remarks, Prof. Porter.
Numerous reading, Miss Coke, Re-
marks, Prof. Tolverson, Vocal solo,
Miss Virgo Matteson, Vocal duet,
with guitars accompaniment, Misses
Lulu Rippberger and Mary Moberly'
Baritone solo, Clifford P. Loveless.
All enjoyed a very pleasant even
ing and the Window boys departed
with the best wishes of the Worth
ington young people, and, although
the result of the game was not in
their favor, they had a good time
and were we'll pleased with the
courteous manner in which~they had
been entertained.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15
For the Best OF
FUR COATS

Corn HusKers, Horse Blankets
Plush and Eur Robes, 60
where Desirable ones are kept,
Largest stock and lowest prices
F. G.. SfitSer,
.'.- The Harness Maker.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15
/: Don't Bo Misled.

b will Clerk; al kinds Of Public
Sales regardless of who the Auction
q Ger =; may be-and win guarantee al
notes taken by me At sales to be good
az any bank-should they refuse them
I will, get you the money at the same q
rate az the banks do. Ri,
Your correspondence solicited g
when In Worthington call in to 2 ny
office: = : Yours truly, -
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15
KRAUSES' COLD CURE.

for, colds in the head, chest, throat
or anyportion Of the body, breaks
sup . cold intA hours without inter-
r,aption to work. VIII prevent colds
il taken when first symptoms ap-
pear Price Csc. Sold by F. NJ.
Hickman.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15
Send Your Money by Bank
Draft
Draft

The following table shows tho
charges for sending money by OK
press, money order, postofl.ce ord r
and bank draft:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1901-11-15

Land Seekers Fxcur-.
sion every week.! !
Until our 5O-quarter sections
in Traverse and Wilkin Co
are closed out 4
Deep black soil clay
Flowing Wells !
at 40 to 90 feet. \
N. E. LAYTON,
# Over posto6ce. 3