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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
SKELETONS IN A CAVE.

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. l6.-- special
to the Tribune from Austin, Texas,
says:
w. Van Sickle member of the House
of Representatives from Brewster
county, has returned from visit to
his Western Texas home, and brings
the report of the discovery in the
Chisos Mountains, 50 miles south of
the town of Alpine, of cave hereto
fore unknown. In this cave we're found
the skeletons of 26 human beings. The
skulls we're submitted to an examina-
tion. Surgeons say they are not skulls
OF indians,
1t is the impr; ssion of Judge Van
Sickle and others that the bones are
those of members OF the expedition of
Cabeza DeVaoa. in the 10th century
DeVaca started out to find an Ell
dorado, and his route wan across Texas
from east to west and into Mexico.
They all persisted, with tho exception
of the leader.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
FIGHT FOR LIFE ON CAR TOP
Brutal Burglars Attempt to Kill a
Freight Brakeman,
ONE ASSAILANT HAD REVOLVER
Beat the Brave Trainman Into
lnSenSibility.
ROBBED HIM AND MADE THEIR ESCAPE

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 6.-On top of a
box car at the rear end OF a rapidly
moving freight train, William j. Ben
nett, brakeman, gave battle to two
highwaymen last night. One of the
robbers had revolver. With that one
Bennett olinohed. They rolled and
tumbled about on top of the swayirg
car, each endeavoring to hurl the other
from the train.
After desperate struggle Bennett
succeeded in getting his adversary in
a position where he was able TO throw
him from the car without going with
him. At that juncture the confederate
Of the robber came into the action. He
saved his companion, and in q scuffle
with the brakeman struck him from
behind with billy and rendered him
unconscious.
Angered because of his narrow escape,
the robber VINO had been worsted then
set upon Bennett as he lay helpless, and
pounded him mercilessly over the head
and face with the butt of his revolver,
infiictinR dozen wounds and Knocking
out several of his victims teeth. After
searching Bennett and securing a small
sum Of money and silver watch, it is
supposed that the robbers jumped from
the train and made their escape.
The assault took place on train on
the Lake Shor. tracks between Forty
third and Fifty first streets. Bennett
did not recover his senses until the
train reached Englewood. There the
train was moving slowly, and with
blood streaming from his wounds Ben
nett climbed down the side of the car
and fell from the train into the arms
of Ysrdmaster Flaws. The injured
man was taken to hospital
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
ODD REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION.

One of the Smallest on Record Reported
in Delaware County, Pa.
Probably the smallest real estatee
transaction for the same amount OF
money ever recorded in Delaware
county and possibly in the State OF
Pennsylvania, was the following, which
took place in this city few days ago
John 2. Nolan and others, OF
Chester, 20 Mary Edwards Beale Of
Washington, d. c., triangular strip OF
land. four and one-half inches by one
and three-tenth feet, Sl12. 50''
This transaction represents disputed
piece of ground on Market street,
Chester, where John P. Nolan and his
brother, Peter J. Nolan, contractors
and builders, erected a large clothing
store.
The adjoining property, large con-
fectionery store, is the property of the
widow OF General Edward f. Beale,
who was a personal friend Of this late
President u. s. Grant, and formerly
lived in Chester. The strip of ground
in dispute extended along the division
wall of the two properties, and, when
the Messrs. Nolan commenced to erect
their store building at 524 Market
street they discovered that they did
not have sufficient ground in the rear,
but adhered to the surveyors line and
made a contest with the representative
of Mrs, Bsale, who proved to be her
son, Hon. Truxtpn Beale, former
United States Minister to Austria.
The ground was really of not much
use to anyone, but the Messre Nolan,
who have the reputation of being
shrewd business men, named their
price and secured it after a little
perseverance and patience without
recourse TO legal action.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
SPEEDWAY FOR WILMINGTON.

Prominent Horse Owners Interested in q
Project for an Up-to-date Drive on tn,
North Side.
Some prominent local horse owners
are interested in project to have g
speedway, probably from tine northern
terminus of the Boulevard, for q mile
through Eastlake and into Brandywine
hundred. The matter has begun tc
assume definite shape and is receiving
consideration by the Wilmington Horse
Show Association. which will probably
take the preliminary steps.
The object of the proposed speedway
is TO have road 40 or 80 feet wide, al
nearly level as possible, with smooth
Inacadam surface, upon which persons
who pay the necessary fee, something
like $40 year, can speed their horses.
1t would be for pleasure driving and
automobile riding only and heavy
wagons would be excluded. The fees
would go toward maintenance Some
of those interested are favorable to
having a side path for wheelmen who
desire to pay the fee.
1t is likely that the Street and
Sewer Department will be asked to
build the road and fund to pay q
portion OF the cost will, in all proba
bility, be rendered. 1t is claimed that
such road is very much needed in
this city, as fast driving is not per-
mited on any of the thoroughfares now
open. 1t is also held that it would
encourage attractive turnouts and
would afford amusement and pleasure
not only for the participants but foi
the public generally.
One /of those interested said this
morning that he felt sure there were al
least 200 people who would pay $40 a
year toward maintaining speedway for
the privilege of using it. and all Of
them be thought, would be willing ia
contribute literally toward fund to
build 1T. He pointed to the fact that
a horse tax is now paid. and portion
of that money might be used in o
speedway project. New York has a
fine speedway and Philadelphia expects
to get one
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

having performed work and labor for the
erection, alteration or repair OF any house,
building or store; by MIR. Hone, an act
dividing Representative district No. z,
Kent county, in two districts; by Mr.. Rob-
ertson, an act appropriat!lR 5000 to the
Herring, Hall a. Marvin Safe Co. for the
safes recently purchased for the Senate and
House; by Mr.. Monaghan, an act enabling
the plumbing inspector of Wilmington to
serve as gas inspectori by MIR. Healy, an
act correcting the faulty title of the Adams
Tax law; by Mr.. Chandler, an act author
iziDg School district No, Ill, New Castle
county, to borrow $1,000 for building and
furnishing new schoolhUuse.
Passed-House bill for the protection of
gray squirrels; House bill appropriuting
money TO the Delaware Society for the Pre-
vention OF Cruelty to Children; House bill
relating to oystering in Broadkiln River
and other streams.
Reported unfavorably-House bill relat-
ing to the purity and secrecy of the ballot I;
House bill providing for appeals in arbi-
tration suits.
Reported acknowledgements bill concern
ing the marking of ballots; Senate bill
concerning tuberculosis among the lower
animals; Senate bill reducing the official
bond of the wreckTnaster; Senate bill re-
storing the law repealed Ia 1899 concerning
the election of church trustees
Recommitted and reported favorably--
House bill authorizing the recorder of deeds
for Sussex county to maize new mortgage
induces.
Read and referred-House bill repeating
the law prohibiting political parades at
night; House bill concerning the burial of
INDECENT soldiers.
Adopted-Motion made by Mr.. Warren,
requesting the Senate 10 return to the
House the Senate joint resolution appoint
ing State directors of the Georgetown
branch of the Farmers Bank (uyes, IL;
noes, III. Lost-Motion to reconsider the
vote by which the House concurred in the
resolution (ayes, II; noes, 49,.
Adjourned until 11.3U a. m. tomorrow.
Further proceedings on fifth page.l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
MARYLAND NEWS NOTES.

An effort is being made by number
of the property owners of North East to
organize a volunteer fire department.
Mr.. Blsokwood, of Philadelphia, has
purchased at private sale the Campbell
farm, near Greenhurst. Cecil county,
for SIG, 500
suit for So, 000 damages has been
entered by Rosetta Stevens against the
Baltimore and Philadelphia Steam
boat Company for al eyed injuries.
Work of breaking the Ice on the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal was
begun Friday. Traffic has been de-
layed for several days owing to the
heavy ice.
The cottage at Uolora, Cecil county,
belonging to Mrs. Joseph A. Harris,
of Belair, has been purchased at pri-
yate sale by Samuel z. Reynolds, of
Rising Sun, for 81,
1t is feared that Mrs. George Akin
son Of the Seventh district of Cecil
county, will lose the sight Of one of
her eyes, the result of being struck in
the eye with a olothespin, cutting part
of tho eye ball.
David 9. Rose, of Newark, DEL,
has secured $1,000 contract from MIR.
Sewers, of Philadelphia, who recently
purchased summer home oil the
North East River, to beautify and i'm
prove the grounds.
The congregation of Northeast
Methodist Episcopal Church have sent
a petition Co Presiding Elder Robert
i. Watr, asking for the return of their
former pastor, Rev. W. a. Wise, for
next conferences year.
Preliminary surveys for the proposed
Chestertown, Tolchester and Rock
Hall Electric Railway will be begun
the first of next week, and work of
construction is expected to be begun
about the middle of March.
A horse and wagon which was stolen
from W. p. Scala farm, near Centre
vile, few days ago, was recovered
Friday at Silverbook, where it had
been abandoned by the thieves, who
used the wagon to carry of chickens,
wheat and other plumber.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

L
Warren created a sensation In the
House yesterday by moving that the
Senate lie requested 70 return 20 the
House the Senate Joint resolution APP
pointing State directors of the George
town branch Of the Farmers Bank.
lie explained that he intended to ask
the House to substitute the name OF
Charles Il. Richards for that OF DR..
Hiram X. Burton. who ia stock
holder and director OF the Lvwcs
National Bank.
Representative Robertson entered a
vigorous protest, and said Re resenta-
tive Warren's excuse was trIiline.
Representative Clark contended that
the matter was vital.
The motion was adopted by a vote
OF Is 10 Ia, az follows:
Ayes Representatives Chandler,
Clark, tiooden, Hardesty, Hearn,
IIealy, Holcomn, Hutchinson, Mona,
CHAN, Pepper, Pilling. Ralph, shal
cross, Sootien, Vineyard, Warren, West
and Wr ght.
Noes Representatives Aron, Baynard,
Clendaniel, Dayett, Ewing, Finn,
Kitchen. II, dyson, Hope, Layton,
Long, GORE, prettyman, Robertson,
Short, and White and Speaker Nc
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
CARRIES 100000 IN GOLD.

Also, Some Passengers and 5000 Tons OF
Supplies for Soldiers IN the Philippines.
San Francisco, CAL, Feb. 16.-Cary-
ing s2,000,O00 in gold coin to pay the
troops in the Philippines, the transport
Sheridan will sail at noon today for
Manila, via Honolulu. The Twenty
sixth and Twenty Infantry
Regiments, a number OF recruits and
cabin passengers also will sail.
Among the latter are Oscar F. Will
liams, United States consul general to
Singapore, accompanied by his son and
daughter; @. G. A bbott, and an as
sistant, representing the Smithsonian
Institution, bound for Sumatra to OBJ
serve the total eclipse of Inc sun Mrs.
Bernard Noses. wife OF Philippine
Commissioner Moses, the wives of sew
eral officers of transport and OF army
officers in the Philippines,
The Sheridan will take out 5000
tons of supplies.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
TWO KILLED.
Fatal Railroad Accidents on the p, w. &
II. Railroad.

Fatal Railroad Accidents on the p, W. &
II. Railroad.
Joseph 2. Lear, aged "a years, of No.
5l9 East Sixth street, brakeman in
the employ of the p, Wa Il. railroad,
was crushed 10 death Friday Eaftef-
noon in the railroad yards at Perryville,
Md. The body was brought to this
city and taken IN charge by Funeral
Director Chandler and removed to the
home of the deceased. The unfortun-
ate man leaves two young children, who
are being looked after by his mother.
Lear had been a resident of Philadel-
phia and had only recently been trans
ferred to the local freight and moved
here. He was formerly resident of
Delmaf.
While the body of Lear was being re-
moved Friday afternoon from where
he was killed a colored man named
Arthur Richardson of Havre de Grace,
Md, fell from another train and was in !.
stantly killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
Z vice so
Years

"I have used Ayers Hair
Vigor for thirty years and | do
not think there is anythingequal
to it for a hair dressing" u.
A. GRUENENFELDER, Grant
fork, ILL.,, June s, 1899.
81 have used Ayers Hair
Vigor for over thirty years and
can testify to its wonderful
merits. 1t has kept my scalp
free from dandruf and my hair
soft and glossy. And it has
prevented my hair from turn
ing gray" Mrs. F. A.
SouLE, Billings, Mont, Aug.
80, 1899.
One dollar bottle. =
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

The Hubbard Fertilizer Go. has been
Incorporated by William L. Hubbard,
Howard Hubbard. Robert M. Spedden
and James Z. Gorter of Baltimore,
Wilbur W. Hubbard, Chestertown
Harry A. Richardson, Dover, and Henry
q. Conrad, Wilmington. The object
is to manufacture all kinds of aid,
chemical ground bone, phosphate and
other fertilizers. The capital stock is
$40, 000, divided into $50 shares.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

New York, Feb. 10. Eben W. Good
win, who is believed to he the proprie
tor of hotel at Fanwcod, N. j., was
found suffocated from illuminating
gas IN his room1n Blenderman's Hotel.
this city today. The police and proprie.
tor of the hotel say the man met his
death by accident in not having prop
erly shut off the gas from stove Used
to heat the room
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

To feel tired after exertior gone thing; to feel
tired before is another.
Don't say the latter Is lazness--it isn't; but it's
sign the system lacks vitality, isrunning down.
and needs the tonic effect of Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Its warning, too-and sufferers should begin
taking Hoods at once.
Buy n bottle today.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

Washington, Feb. 16. President Nc
Kinley told Senators who called upon
him today that Congress would be
called lii extra session as soon as the
Cuban Constitution was received.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb. l6.-H. J.
Couch, of Altoona, Pennsylvania
railroad fireman, was struck by train
and instantly killed today at Losch's
Run.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
CABLE LETTER FROM LONDON
Speculation as to the Results of
King Edwards Reign.
WILL HE BE EMPEROR IN FACT ?
Many Loyal Subjects Anxious
About the Future.

Says One Newspaper: "The English People
W-r,ld Not Tolerate u King who Sought
to Rule ms Well as Reign'-The Court is
Watched with Keen Interest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
Meighed o1o pounds, Hnd 1a children.

Dresser, Ind, Feb. 16. Mrs. John
Jordon died today nom paralysis She
weighed GIG pounds and was the mother
OF 10 children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21

If your druggist cannot supply you, send
us $I.oo and we will express a bottle to you,
all charges prepaid. Be sure and give us
your nearest express Office.
JIG. AVER Co., lowell. Mass.
Send for our handsome book on The Hair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
Z SENSATION IN THE HOUSE.

Dover Feb. l6.-Representative
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-02-21
Dover, Feb. 14.-Met at 1910 a. M -
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll called. All present.

Roll called. All present.
journal read and approved.
Notice-By Mr.. Kitchen, an act authoriz-
ing the governor to appoint an additional
notary public fer New Castle county. to
reside in Wilmington; by MIR. Holconb,
an act extending to July LIST, 1902, the time
for collecting 1899 taxes at New Castle; by
Mr.. Ewing, an act providing a different
method of appraising istrained property |;
by Mr.. Holcomb, an act to amend section
ware. by repeating the provision requiring
the New Castle City Council TO appropriate
5000 annually to the road commissioners of
New Castle hundred; by MIR. Monaghan, an
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
|OvERCOME BY THE DEBATE.
Mr.. CIubman Tried a New Blur on
His Better Half, But 1t
Wouldn't Go.

"Scuse me for being so late, mummy
dear, but fact is We was having a dis-dis-
chussion on whether the cons-tooshun fol-
lows tn fag," relates the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, cor tn f-f-fag follows cons'too-
shun."
ooh, you were, were you? Well, what did
you decide?"
"Thass it. What did we decide? Jim
S-S-Smith says that flag don't f-f-follow any
thing. He says that flag always leads.
Thass what Jim says. Joe Bangs says that
cons'tooshun is morn hundred yearsh old
and when it goes anywhere it ought ito be
t-t-taken in hack. Jim says it couldn' t
by no possible means follow anysing. Good
crack, wasn't it? Joe's got a g-g-great
head"
'And what did you decide?"
"Who? Me? Mean me, my dear? Why,
l jus said that the best way to solve per-
oblem. was to wrap cons-tooshun tightly
round flagstaff, an then let 'em go into it
toogesser. Thass tn way. Watcher thing
of it?"
"Well, I think if you don't pull off your
shoes and follow them with the rest of
your garments, and then wrap the blankets
tightly around you, there'll be enough kinds
of trouble raised in this family to wreck
! the best government that ever was formed"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
TOPICS OF INTEREST.

Finland loses $500 worth of cattle
year by wolves.
There are about 100000 acres of
unoccupied public land yet remaining
in Montana.
In the Georgian language, spoken in
the mountains between the Caspian
and the Black seas, dada means moth
err, and mama, father.
A lecturer at the London polyclinic
declared at a recent meeting that ces-
sation in the progress of leprosy could
be attained if sufferers would abstain
wholly from eating fish.
The amir of Afghanistan has issued
an order that all the young men
throughout the country who are not
permanently employed at some occu-
patton are to join the army.
DR.. Gallus Ritter Won Hochberg, of
Carlsbad, is probably the oldest prac-
ticing physician in the world. He is
81 years of age, looks after the poor of
the town and goes to the theater reg
ularly. He is an Austrian imperial
court councillor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Must Pay for Medals.

1t seems somewhat ridiculous that
a man who has gained a prize shall
have to pay for it. Such is the case
with respect to the prizes gained by
many of the exhibitors at the exhibi.
ton. Gold and silver medals have
been awarded by the hundred, but
instead of such medals being actually
of gold and silver, they will be OF
bronze, unless the successful exhibitors
choose to pay for them. The prize win
ners have just been informed that those
who have gained silver medal can
have one of real silver-one weighing
100 grammes- paying % francs
while the happy recipient of a gold med.
al can receive the genuine article
weighing approximately 200 grammes
for the triaing sum of 710 francs.
They sometimes do strange things in
France.-Paris Messenger.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

turn your red light and stop that train,
or I'll make a vacancy in this Office
mighty id quick"
The longer gazed down the barrel
of that revolver the bigger it grew, and
it looked to me as if it was loaded with
buckshot to the muZzle. When it had
grown to about the size of Calling
gun (and it didn't take long to do it)
1 concluded that discretion was the
better part of valor," and reached up
and turned my red light. Meanwhile
the door opened again and three more
men came in. They were masked, and
the minute I saw them l knew they
were going to make an attempt to hold
up the Overland flyer. Often this train
carried large amounts of bullion and
currency east, and supposed they had
heard that there was shipment to go
through that night.
I was standing with my back to the
table, and just then I heard the dis
patcher say that the flyer was 30 min
utes late from the west. Iput my hands
quietly behind me and let the right rest
on the key. 1 then carefully opened
the key and had just begun to speak
to the dispatcher when one of the men
suspected me and said to the leader:
"Bill, watch that little cuss. He's mon
keying with the instrument and may
give them warming"
1 stopped, closed the key and was
trying to look unconcerned, when "Bill'
said that ''to stop all chances of fur
Their trouble" they would bind and gag
me. Thereupon two of the men tied
nv hands in trout of me, bound my
legs securely and thrust villainously
dirty gag in my mouth. When this was
done 'Bill' said: "Throw him across
those blamed instruments so they will
keep quiet" They flung me upon the
table, face downwards, so that the re-
lay was just under my stomach, and of
course my weight against the armature
of the relay stopped the clicking of
the sounder. AS luck would have it,
my left hand was in such position that
it just touched the key, and found
I could move the hand slightly. So I
opened the key and pretended to be
struggling quite little. The leader
came over, and, giving me good stiff
punch in the ribs, said, with an oath:
"You keep quiet, or We'll find way to
make YOU" 1 became passive again,
and then when the men were engaged
in earnest conversation I began to tel
egraph softly to the dispatcher. The
relay being shut off by my weight
there was no noise from the sounder,
and I sent so slowly that the key was
noiseless. Of course I did not know
on whom was breaking in, but kept
on. I told the exact state of affairs,
and asked him to either tell the flyer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

''Didn't it make Mr.. Stuyvesant
mad to have Mr.. Peterby give Miss
Bensonhurst canary bird?" We'll,
if it did, he never showed it. He
simply hurried up and bought her a
cat. "-Brooklyn Eagle.
eyes, that cheeky young Winter
green made a friend of the naughty
Mrs. De Young the very first time he
met her!" "How did he do it?" HE
asked her if her hair wasn't prema-
turely gray Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bingley-"Well, old man, I'm to be
married tomorrow" Naggs-T hope
you have thought this over carefully,
Bingley; do you love her?' Bingley
-"Oh, don't be sentimental! The girl
has money-isn't that enough ?"-Ohio
State Journal.
81 think I'll let you measure me
for sack suit out of this CLOTH" said
Crolly, indicating his preference.
"Very WE'LL" said his tailor, 81 can
make you that suit for $50 or $780,"
whats the idea in the two prices?"
"Cash or credit Philadelphia Press.
Landlady-"Beg pardon, sir, but did
I understand as you were a doctor of
music?" Musician-"I am, ma'am
why?" Landlady-"Well, sir, my Bill
ly ave just been and broke is con-
certina, and I thought as 'ow I shud
be glad to put hodd job in yer way
Fun.
Giglamps-"Hashly is the luckiest
man I know" Sharpley-"Why, ]
thought him particularly unfortu-
nate" Giglamps-"Why, he draws a
pension for being wounded in war,
and now he is to get damages for hav-
ing been hit by trolley r."-Town
Topics.
The Right Pitch. = Flatte = 81
thought I'd practice on my cornet last
evening, but to save me I couldn't
get the right pitch on it," Bratte-
Couldn't you get the window open?'
"What's the window got to do with
it?" swell, the right pitch would
have been through that. "-Philadel.
phia Record.