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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
ssociated Press Dispatch BY Special wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Bluffton, Ind, March ia girl of
years caused gas explosion here yes
terday that wrecked house and cost
the life OF the child and that of her
2-years-old sister and the fatal injuring
of her mother. Mrs. William Huffman,
the wife of an employe Of the Standard
Oil 10.
Mrs Huffman was at work in the
kitchen while her two young daughters
were playing 10 an adjoining room.
The elder pulled the gas connection
from the stove and the gas filled the
room, igniting from tine heat OF the
stove, which caused an explosion.
Mrs. Huffman rushed iDto.the blazing
room, where she grabbed the younger
child, burning herself SO severely that
there are no hopes for her recovery.
The child died shortly afterward.
The house was totally destroyed. When
the explosion occurred the elder girl
crawIed beneath the bookcase. Only
her skull was foundBamong the ashes.
FATAL LOCOMOTIVE EXPLOSION.
Pittston, Pa, March 10 "A locomo-
tive on the Lehigh Valley railroad,
near Hayes Creek, exploded this morn
ing. instantly killing Morgan Marsh,
Wilson Albert and Robert Mem illan,
well-known residents OF Pittston. The
locomotive was on the siding and the
three men were standing beside the
tender when the boiler burst. The rails
were torn up for some distance and the
loo motive was completely wrecked. !.
MILK DEALER KILLED.
Lancaster, Pa, March Is. = John
MI. ILL nf~ =
grade crossing at Honeybrook this
morning and instantly killed. He waa
40 years old, married. with several
oh iidren tffF.,.sj .si.H H.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
A MOST BRUTAL MURDER
George Heafn Of Harrington Shot and
dubbed 10 Death,
ROBBERY PROBABLY THE OBJECT
His Jawbone Broken and an
Ear Out Off.
STATE OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING

Harrington, March IL. George Hearn,
b prominent ret red Citizen, was brutally
murdered at broad noon today within
Kun8hot Of his own home.
Little Vivian Hickman found his
body lying behind an old building at
10 rear Of Ezekiel Fleming's mill
grounds, whore be was formerly en-
ployed rs a wheelwright.
One shot from o revolver or fierce
blow from u jagged club had made a
hole In his right cheek. breaking his
jawbore and taking off his right ear.
His face bore evidence Of terrible
struggle. There was found near where
he was lying, s25 In gold piece, and a
silver quarter. 1t is known that Mr..
Hearn generally carried from $500 to
$500 about with him nearly all the
time, and the supposition ia that some
one we'll ACQUAINTED with him commit.
ted the crime. He had only been dead
about half IN hour when found. W.
Is. Fleming saw him about ii. 30 cross.
ing the grounds, and heard the report
OF pistol or gun just before his
whistles blew for noon. Mr.. Fleming
GOULD not even locate tho direction of
the report, and gave it no notice until
be was told Of the finding of Hearn's
doad body.
The lot where the body was found
was near out from the business por
tion OF town to where Mr.. Hearn
boarded. He had been downtown dur
ing the morning, In good health and
spirits, aud was last seen at II O'Clock.
DR.. Philip Money and DR.. Beniah Lewis
hurried to the scene and expressed the
belief that death must have been in
Simultaneous.
Mr.. Hearu was 60 years old and Jun ;
married, but Ia said to have nephew
at Salisbury. lie made money as o
wheelwright and retired last New Years
day.
been notified, and the attorney general
department has been wired to send do
tectives to the scene.
DETECTIVE M'vEy ARRESTS MAN ON
SUSPICION.
Harrington, March Is. THAT George
Hearn was killed with the motive OF
robbery was clearly demonstrated upon
Investigation this morning. Hoarn was
known to have carried $3.50 on his PER-
son, but when his clothes we've ex.
amined on being found yesterday tho
only money found was two IS gold
pieces and few pennies.
His nephew, James Gordy Ut Quantico,
Nd, came here today and upon search.
ing his trunk failed to find any clue OF
the money. Daniel Bending, brother
of Thomas Bending, where Hearn
boarded, between Fleming's grist and
saw mill, this place, was placed under
arrest by Detective Is. j. MONEY! and
carried to the hotel on suspicion Of
knowing something of the murder.
Bending stoutly denies the charge.
Upon Investigation of tracks in the
vicinity where the body of Hearn wns
found are such as correspond to the
shoes worn by Bending. On the top OF
Bending's shoes were found drops
thought to be blood, which seem 10
strengthen the belief that Bending
knows something of the murder. Bend
ine was put through partial examinu-
ton by Detective MONEY!, but was later
placed In the lookup here to await the
action of the coroner's inquest.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
Statement BY MIR. wagner.

Frederick Wagner Iof Penny Hill,
who took his young son from his wife's
residence early Sunday morning, I'M
known to his wife called at Every
Evening office Tuesday and said he took
the child while the occupants of the
house were asleep because he did not
want to contribute to strife which
might result If he had attempted to
take the boy at another time. II
wanted to take him to spend the day
with his arandn otber," Mr.. Wagner
said, land wanted to get him out
without creating trouble. When he
was ready for the journey he presented
u nice appearance and he had n good
time at bis grandmother +"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
HARRIS HELD FOR COURT.
Unable to Furnish s7O0 Bail He Goes {
New Castle Jail.

Unable TO Furnish &7O0 Bail He Goes to
New Castle Jail.
William s., alias "Bunny'' Harris,
was arraigned before Justice of the
Peace Lewis Sasse yesterday on
two charges, one OF larceny Of two
crates Of eggs from the Philadelphia,
Wilmington 4 Baltimore railroad, and
one OF murderously assaulting James
T. Riley, watchman, at Edge Moor,
December 18th, 1899. John Mullin,
who was in the same case, broke jail
after being tried. He was recaptured.
Then hs implicated Harris, and Harris
was arrested by Officer Todd Tuesday
night.
After hearing the testimony Of Officer
White, MIR. Riley and Mrs. Mullin,
Magistrates Sasse held Harris under
$3.50 bail for the assault and 5000 for
theslarcenyaoase. In default of bail,
he was sent to jail.
The jury 10 the Love We. GAINESVILLE
case returned verdict shortly after
2 O'Clock yesterday of So, 72S. SO for
the plaintiff. Appeal may be taken by
the defendant.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
lsatns.

Nt stepSer ArmspI aged 81 years. m
3 . March sSa i s. tso Iod nsFshs
S her lisS y q
o4RTffci "a. sais CITY on March 7th' 1901 Ham
cIEAyEs-=In phiiaae,phi Pa, On March 10Th,
isol, IDA H., vile OF Benjamin =. cieaves ased
cooLN9Ia RI city, 90 e. March 18Th 1901
to attend the fdnessi services At Charleston, Md
on Saturday morning, March 18TH Leave his late
resldspse ~ shsamap street. for $40 o. m train
cQNSELLy-4tn this city, on March nh, 1901,
ssssa G. dsppghser Of Catherine and the Int
cpRB1T- On March sth, 1901 Lewis II. corbit in
his e6th year
cORBIT-on March 18Th 1901. Louisa A. Corbit,
wife oGthe late Charles corbit.
Services at the residence Of E. T. Warner, eo3i
morning. morning March lGth al 1915 O'clock. Inter-
meIit piivate az Odessa, Del. Please omit flowers.
cuNMfNGS--fn this city, on March 9th, 1901.
Annie, wife OF William 9. Cummings. In her Goth
year.
pAyIs--In this city, on March 18th. 1901. Sarah
A. Dayis. aged so years.
DowNEY-1p this city on March nth, 1901.
Elizabeth Downey, aged SO years.
Funeral services on Thursday afternoon at .
O'clock ut the residence of her SON Charles A.
Downey No. 30 Parrish street.
FARRELI.--m this CITY, on March sth, 1901. John
Farrell, aged SO years.
FoRREST-In this city, on March 18th, 1901.
Christina G. Forrest, aged IS years,
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
o os 'i from her late residence No 2oi5 Della
ware avenue Intefment at Grcenhill cemetery.
HAMPToN-on March 18th, 1901 Amelia Robin.
son, wife Of William 8. Hampton, in her $50
Relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully invited TO attsnd the funeral nom her late
day afternoon. March 10th, at 2 o'clock. Inter
ment at Riyefview cemetery.
HAwKE--In this city ON March 9TH, 1901, William
Il. Hawke, aged 65 years
HAYES ON March sth, 1901, Howard NJ. Hayes
aged 20 years.
HoWETT-Mrs Eliza Howett widow OF the late
Jackson Howett, died on Wednesday, March
eth 1901, in her s4th year,
HIGGINs-At New Castle, Del. on March sth.
1901, Ann, beloved wife OF Joseph Higgins, IN
her S0th year. #Naa
KELLER-on March 18th, 1901, Margaret Keller,
wife OF Conrad Keller. aged 63 years.
LYNcH,In this city. on March sth, 1901. Cor
nelus Lynch.
MoNAaHAN-In this city, on March. eth; 1901,
Matilda Monaghan, widow OF Patrick Mona
CHAN, In the cath year OF her age.
Henry Clay near hi S siss on arch
Relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral roP the resi-.
d aas Fl nis u sSq pasy n sareS 18Th
2o'clock. Intermenta at Rverview cemetery.
RoGERS-At Boothhurst, New Castle DEL, on
Friday. March sth, 1901, Eugene Rogers aged
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES L. satterthwaite, in
The funeral service and interment at Cross
wieks Burlington county, n. y, Friday after
noon. March 18th. 1901. without further notice.
WILLItMsOS--on March eth, 1871, Mary wife
oi the late Jesse Williamson, IT. and daughter
Nf thu late W. v. Anderson Of Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
HUMANE SOCIETIES.
Monthly Meetings, at Which Reports of the
Agent We're Received.

Monthly Meetings, at which Reports of the
Agent We're Received.
The s. p. o. O. and s. 2. G. A. held
their monthly meetings Tuesday after
noon. Agent Stout submitted reports
for February, showing that SO matters
were given attention In the s. r. O. @.
and 81 In the s. P. O. A.
The managers present were Willard
Hall Porter, Lindley y. Kent, Edward
Andrews, Wilmer j. Ellison, David j.
Roinhardt, DE-. Evan G. Shortlidge,
Mrs. A. D. Warner, Mrs. John r.
Wales, Mrs. j. Frank Ball, Mrs. L. A.
KittinRer, Mrs. Benjamin Nields, Miss
Laura james.
This statement was made: 1.-THE
managers are grateful to the members
OF the Legislature for the annual sp-
preparation Of $500, payable March LIST
OF each year. This Is not an increase
over former years, hut slmplitles mat
tsrs, as the former appropriation was
biennial aud subject TO change.
" 1t Is the earnest desire OF the man
ayers that an increase In the number
Of ite membership take place at once
Two years ago. Rhode sIsland s s.. p.
O. d. had annual support from 600
members --our society today has list
OF but SO for the sntire Stats. The
dues from these members, added to the
5000 voted by our Legislature, Is q
small sum with which to do the work
so rapidly Increasing. The society
with greater resources could better it's
capacity for good both to the city and
State OF large.
"Calls come from all parts of Della
ware for investigation by our agent
and he is hard pressed, many times, to
accomplish his work, being needed
often ia several places at the same time
"Of course this shows that the work
Is being pushed 10 many directions and
our people generally are aroused to the
need OF interference with parents and
guardians, whose cruelty and neglect
have affected the health and well-being
OF children under their care.
Numerous cases of revolving cruelty
are cited in tho annual report just pub
llshed-c which have been culled
from nearly 5000 reported throughout
the State. Anyone with average feeling,
In reading THE report, cannot but think
good work is being accom- plished-
and yet-on what small basis!
''We make an appeal to those inter.
ested In the welfare of little children,
that they become membera Of the So
ciety by the annual payment of 50 and
thereby helr those who cannot help
themselves.
..The membership committee is as
follows: Mrs. A. ". Warner, Mrs Geof ge
O. Hall, Mrs. Clement B. Smyth. DR..
Evan q. Shorslidge, Mrs. William FL.
Lloyd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
AN ARMISTlCE DECLARED.

Hope Expressed That the Last Gun in the
Boer War Has Been Fired.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, March IL. "A special from
Pretoria to the Journal and Advertiser
says:
Pending the arrival Of Gen. DeWet a
general armistioe has been declared.
Glen. Bctha has beet, Ia conference with
Gen. Kitchener and Sir Tired Miner
for several days and all three desire to
consult DeWet.
DeWat is hurryine north through the
Orange River Colony In obedience to
Botha's summons. He passed Brand
tort last night. On his arrival q confer
ence will be held near here. There 10
Joy today, caused by the hope that the
last gun has been fred In the Boer war.
London, Eng. March IS. 1T Is under
stood that the British cabinet at ih
meeting today, considered, among other
things, the negotiations proceeding
between Gen. Kitchener and Gen. Bothn
and formulated instructions for Gen.
Kitchener. which Defined ON broad
line the terms on which peace set
tleiL ent might be effected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

The New York Journal arises to re.
mark that from the time when be
first plunged into politics until 1908.
Mr.. Gus Addioks will have saved the
United States Treasury at least $40, 600
in salaries and perquisites for Delaware
Senators. That is equivalent to the
revenue stamp taaes on i, COO, COO bottles
of dislnfecting fluid at s. Of q cent per
was not created IN VAIN
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

Associated Pfess Dlspatch D Special Wires,
Baltimore, Md. March Is. "A trust
mortgage for So. 700, 600 for ths Mary
land & Pennsylvania Railroad Co. to
the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co. /,
trustee, has been recorded in the record
office OF the Superior Court. The mort
gage is TO secure the issue OF an equal
amount of per cent gold bonds, dated
March 1st, 1901, and payable in so years.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

Associated Press Dispatcn by Special Wires.
Topeka, Kan. March Is. Mrs. Carrie
Nation called nIeeting of the Home
Defenders" LAST night to settle on a
candidate fer mayor against the one
nominated at the Republican primaries
last night. They refused tn be dictated
to In the matter, and bluntly told Mrs.
Nation SO. She made talk to them in
which she called them ''liars and
devils. " The Defenders then repu-
dated Mrs. Nation.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
ror chlef warden orworl.l,ouse.

Policeman Harry Pierce is candi-
date for the position Of chief warden at
the new county workhouss. 1t is ex-
pected that the commissioners will
select their staff shortly Officer Pierce
is considered one of the best members
of the Wilmington police force and has
an excellent record. In addition to
being patrolman, he was one of the
original members of the bicycle squad.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

Chicago, IT., March 13. A special
from the Record from Chattanooga,
Tenn, says: Col. w. Joe Cliff, one
OF the most noted criminal lawyers in
the south, is dead at his home in this
city. COL Cliff was lieutenant in the
Federal Army and a candidate for
Congress ON the Republican ticket two
years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

The Levy Court Tuesday morning ap-
proved the assessment of Mill Creek
hundred as made by Lemuel Graves.
These figures were reported: First
district. 6S8 names and entries LAG
male dogs, female dogs; Second dis
trict, 794 names and entries, 1856 male
dogs, 3 female dogs; Third district, 81
names aud entries, los male dogs, one
female dog. A recess was taken until
2 O'clock
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

United States Marshal Short, who
rarne from the lower part Of the State
Tuesday, said the rain had been Of great
benefit to wheat, which, 10 many places,
was in bad condition prior to Saturday
ON account OF the dry weather.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

Near the Rrandywine PARK paw ilion
Tuesday wagon and the oarcasses
OF horse and COW, supposed to have
come from Coatsville In the food, were
found. The animals were removed and
the wagon remains In the park.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

Mrs, John II. Allen, on trial at
Burlington, Kan, charged with in
stigating the murder last April of her
husband, wealthy Ottumwa mer-
chant, was acquitted Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14
Marrtaafs.

AspRII-poRTER-A patronage, Red Lion,
Del on March 9Th, 1901, by the Rev. 7. B.
Hunter. William L. Aspsil and Lena Porter, all
OF New Castle county, Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-03-14

The transport Hsncook arrived at
San Francisco Tuesday with the Thir-
tieth Volunteer Infantry, and was sent
to Quarantine, t8Dz
Evening star., 1901-10-12

more and more generally family remedy.
One of the physicians. member then and now
Of the royal staff, in forwarding a copy of the
article to the proprietors of Paine's celery COM
pound. Enclosed long and somewhat technical
letter. in which he said:
eve are thoroughly convinced that no remedy
yet known affords certain relief from that class
and living now breed your Paine's celery COM
pound
Certainly remedy is better than another
unless 1t accomplishes more than another.
And Paine's celery compound is pre-emnently
the best remedy known to medicine for the cure of
ailments that result from impaired nerves and con-
sequent impure blood The rheumatism neuralgia
sleeplessness, indigestion lack of strength that
bottle of Paine's celery compound SO rapidly dis
pes but temporary conditions if the relief that
this remedy affords is properly given.
Mr.. F. G. Crowell, a regent of the State Univer-
sity Of Kansas, typical example of the strenuous
life of today, college graduate with later
masters degree from Columbia, who resigned
from the prosecuting attorneyship Of AtchI-
son county after four years to engage in the
grain business with the famous Greenleaf- Baker
Grain Company, Is OF the thousands of such
young men who owe debt Of gratitude to Paine's
celery compound. and to his direct words,
found 1t all that it is represented to be-
When everything else has failed Fane's celery
compound makes the sick we'll. It needs but
single trial to convinced
Evening star., 1901-10-12
WITH MILITARY HONOR.
Funeral of the Late Sergt. DOerne
of the Marine Corps.

Funeral of the Late Sergt. Doerner
of the Marine Corps.
Funeral services over the body of the
late Sergeant R. ]. M. Doerner U. 8. M. c.,
were conducted this afternoon at his late
residence No. 1916 9Th street northwest.
At their conclusion the remains were taken
to Prospect Hill cemetery, escorted by a
detachment of marines, which will pay
final military honors at the grave.
Sergt. Doerner was one of the oldest
members of the Marine Corps in point OF
service and since 1885 had been on duty
in the office of the adjutant and Inspcc-
tor. He was highly regarded by the off,
GERS and headquarters force and was
equally popular in his social circle. His
knowledge Of languages made him espe-
cially valuable as an Interpreter at the
barracks. Sergt Doerner was stricken
with apoplexy last Wednesday, while on
duty at the present headquarters of the
Marine Corps. in the Bond building. and
died Wednesday evening. He Is survived
by widow and four children.
Evening star., 1901-10-12
STRENUOUS LIFE
so OFTEN KILLS.
Thousands, Worn and Sick
i'm Body and Mind.
New Strength and Life i'm
One Real Remedy.
Ablest of All Physicians
Freely Give Advice.

is no better than another unless he does than
another. az
When recently in the most learned medical re-
view in London the organ of the great English
college of physicians and surgeons. it proved
by exhaustive statistics that, despite the drain
upon nerves and blood incident to the modern,
strenuous Hfe-despite the fact that diseases Of
the nervous system appear earlier and oftener
among working people than formerly, nevertheless,
within the past five six years the average life Of
Americans was materially longer than 1t a
decade ago-the editors Of the review pronounced
it as their firm opinion that this undoubtedly re-
suited In small degree from the discovery a few
years ago by eminent American physician Of a
positive cure for diseases of the nervous system,
which had promptly been put within the reach Of
the public in that country and being used
Evening star., 1901-10-12
FLOWERS FoR THE SICK.


This Charity Last Year.
Coming by s11 street any Thursday
one is sure to see ladies with huge baskets
of flowers going In and out Of the Asso-
cfated Charities building. These are mem
bers OF the Washington branch of the Ma
tionaf Plant. Flower and Fruit Guild, who
are collecting and distributing flowers for
the sick. The flowers are brought together
at the Associated Charities building, where
they are arranged and made into beautiful
bouquets by young ladies, who voluntarily
contribute their time and talents one day
in each week to this work. They are then
carried to the sick poor In every nook and
corner of the city. This work has been go
ing on quietly in Washington for five years.
There is no ostentation about it; it is SIM
ply quiet, orderly, systematic attempt to
cheer, to remember with a rose those who
are helpless and think they are forgotten.
10 the asyiums, institutions of charity and
mercy and to the novels in the dingieSt
streets alike fresh flowers are brought each
Thursday and distributed by the ladies
who are in love with the work and in SYM
pathy with those who suffer. It Is a noble
work. Not only are flowers distributed by
this voluntary band of workers. but also
fresh and preserved fruits, iellies. vege-
tables. magazines, picture cards and every
thing that Will please the sick and make
them forget for a moment their pain and
loneliness, and believe that after all, the
world is not wholly bad. Flowers are re-
eeived from the country and surrounding
towns, from people who have heard of the
guild and want to help on in the work. The
express companies bring in without charge
baskets and boxes of fruits. vegetables and
everything sent to the guild for distribu-
tfon to the sick. In the city the flowers
which have contributed to the beauty OF
the reception rooms of the rich are fire.
quently turned over to the guild for dis
tribution, but by far the largest contribu-
tors of flowers are the city florists. AS tbs
work of the guild has developed and pro-
gressed from year to year, and it has beer
seen with certainty that flowers given werS
actually placed in the hands of those fol
whom they were intended, the florists have
become more and more it's liberal support
ers. Each year the work is increasing ano
becoming more thoroughly established IN
the confidence of those who know of it.
existence. The guilds knowledge of tn,
sick who need help and cheer, the certainty
that whatever is entrusted to it for the
poor will promptly reach them, make it 6
sure means of distribution for those WHIT
wish to help wisely and discreetly in al
leviating the sufferings of the afflicted. Dur
ing the past year alone about 5000 people
received benefits from the guild. This wori
Is dependent upon annual subscribers anC
the generosity of florists and others in tn,
city and surrounding country and can be
inspected any Thursday at the Associate &c
Charities building. where a room has beer
kindly donated for the use of the guild
and where plants, flowers, fruits and read
ing matter will be most gladly received.