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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
WAS THE HERO OF
100 LOVE AFFAIRS
Count Leopold de Melville Arrested in
New York on the Charge of Bisamy.
IS CELEBRATED AS A DUELIST
Said to Have Fought on Many
European Fields.
UNABLE TO KEEP TRACK OF WIVES

Chicago, Ill. April %. The Chronicle
says:
81 In the arrest OF Count Leopold de
Melville, otherwise known as Leo Fral-
quin, who is held by the New York
police on charge of bigamy sworn to
by brother OF one OF his Chicago
wives, there WAS brought to light in
this city a romance whoLe unfolding
reveals the count as the hero of more
than 100 love affairs. He is declared to
be the husband of an assortment of
wives whose number recently deserted
wife in Chicago estimated last night at
not less thanl' fifty or so y AS duel
isG on many a bloodstained field Of
honor in Europe, the count became
celebratedsnearly generation ago. His
duels were always fought for love, and
the wounds received in the onsets he
proudly bears on his face and body.
He at last broke altogether with his
father, nobleman high in the court
and councils Of the King of Belgium,
and came to this country.
"Such was the narrative detailed
last evening at her residence, in this
city, by Mrs. Hannah Henson de Mel
vile, who married Count de Melville
in this city August 2lst, 1900, and lived
with him until about three weeks ago.
A few days before April 1st Of this
year, the count eloped with a young
woman from Riverdale whom, it is al
legged, he married in this state and
then took her with him to New York.
Within few days of the elopement,
the young lsdy's brother discovered
that de Melville had wife in Chicago
Mrs Hannah Henson de Melville
with whom he had been living at the
time of the elopement. His sister In
New York was made acquainted with
her brothers. discoveries. There was
scene between the elopers, after which
the woman returrsd to Chicago.
when placed under arrest in New
York, the count was reported to have
told Detective Berke he had SO many
wives that he had not been able to keep
track of even their names. and could
form no idea as to their real number.
Fralquin said he was not and had
never claimed to be count. He also
said he had never fought a duel in his
life, and that he had never had any
occupation except that of a waiter.''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Elkton, Md, April ga oomplica-
tion exists in tho O-yhans' Court FOR
Cecil county by reason of the disap-
pearance of Pearson Il. Wildman, son
of Joseph Wildman, deceased. Young
Wildman, in addition to Inheriting
about $1,000 from the estate of his
mother and father, is named as executor
of the will of the latter.
In 1897, Pearson e. Wildmsn left his
home, at Appleton, Cecil county, and
went to visit relatives in Wilmington,
Del. From that time until the present,
his whereabouts have been unknown,
Notwithstanding every effort has besn
made by his family to tlnd HIM.
The will OF Mr.. Wildman was filed
today in the Orphans Court, but, as
there is no tidings of the missing heir
and executor, the court will have to
wait for six months before taking any
further action in the matter of closing
I'm the estate.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
.SuNDsY-SCHoOL INSTITUTE.
Programme for Annual Gathering in st
Andrews Church.

Programme for Annual Gathering in St.
Andrews Church.
The fourth annual session of the
Sunday school Institute of the Diocese
OF Delaware will be held in st.
Andrews Church, Eighth and Shipley
streets, Monday, May 9th.
Following is the programme;
Morning session-10. 30 O. m., holy
communion and address by the bishop |;
H.. As a. M, "The Purpose of the
Sunday school paper or address by
the Rev. L. N. Galley, Philadelphia,
discussion opened by the Rev. NJ. B.
Dunlap of this city.
Afternoon session. 30 p. m., "The
Teachers Peculiar Responsibility -
paper or address by w. r. Butler,
Mauch CHUNK, Pa., discussion opened
by the Rev. M. L. Foffenbareer,
Newark; 8. 80 p. M Effective Equip.
ment OF Sunday schools paper or
address by the Rev. Fl. W. Wells of
this city, discussion opened by Charles
B. Palmer of this city 4. 80 p. m., ques-
tion box, the committee.
Evening Session-7.45 p. M, 1.-The
Sunday school, Everybody's Business, -
a paper or address by the Rev. Wyllys
Rede, ID. D., (Newportl, and the Rev.
@. III. B. Turner (Lewes).
The committee of arrangements says
in note:
1t is earnestly hoped that all rectors
superintendents, teachers and friends
of the Sunday school will attend.
Hospitality will be extended to those
Mom ''out of town." But it is import
ant that those coming send word by
postal or otherwise beforehand. -
The committee comprises the Rev.
Wyllys Rede, d. D., Archdeacon G..
O. Hall, d. D., the Rev. X, j. Ham,
mond. Charles A. Cook, Ii. A. Casper
son, Charles B. Palmer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Berlin, Germany, April 23. - The
Cologne volks Zeitung prints oorre-
spondence from German missionary
in China which says that, in Southern
Pc Chi Ii, the Boxers are preparing for
another great rising, especially in
the districts Of Kuang Ping Flu and
Mai Ming Flu, where the population
sympathizes with the Boxers because
uf the famine there. The population
persistently disregsrds the DEGREES
issued by the authorities. Referring
to Yu Hsien (the former governor Of
Shan Sil, the correspondent says EN-
peror Kwsng Su was fully informed on
the subject Of Yu Hsien's murders Of
foreigners, and ordered the provincial
Judge at Kan Su to decapitate Yu
Hsine, who has since fled and dis.
appeared.
Officials here emphatically deny the
report, oablei from London, that new
complications have arisen in the China
question. and that Washington, London
and Berlin are busily comforting on the
subject.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
CHICAGO SWEPT BY STORM.

Chicago, ILL.,, April %. The great
storm of wind, snUw and rain which
prevailed in the Middle East Saturday
swirled around unexpectedly yesterday,
and swept over Lake Michigan into
Chicago. 1t did damage to property,
blew down trees and shruhbery in tho
parks and on the boulevards, crippled
electric wires ard whipped the lake
into the heaviest sea of the season.
Shortly alter sunrise, the wind raised
and began to increase IN sreed until
by noon it was racing over the city at
the rate of 90 miles an hour. Early in
the day, the Signal Service foresaw
trouble ahead. Warning signals dis
played along the lakes caused shipping
to remain in harEors through the day
and night, Boats coming down the
lake making for Chicago put in at con-
yenient ports, so that no reports Of mis-
haps have so far been received.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
ATTEMPT TO ROB A BANK.

Wiscasset, Me-, April Gan at
tempt was made to rob the First Ma.
tional Bank early this morning.
The vault and interior of the bank
building were badly damaged by a
heavy explosion, which shook the entire
town, and the robbers fed, leaving their
tools behind.
The burglars used such a heavy
charge OF some powerful explosive upon
the door of the safe that the safe was
wrecked, portion of the door being
blown through an adjoining brick wall
into another part OF the building. In
addition to this, the windows Of the
bank were broken and the Offices gen
orally damaged.
When party Of citizens entered the
bank, they found the place in a state
of great disorder. A complete kit of
burglars tools scattered about the floor
showed that the robbers had left in a
hurry. 4lf
The contents of the safe we're i'm
mediately examined by the officials OF
the bank, and it was found that moth
ing had been taken, the burglars evil
IDENTIFY having been frightened away by
the havoc following the explosion.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
REMINDER OF A. DUEL.

Washington, April 3d. (. special
from Winston Salem, N. O., to the
post says; 24
Zone of the many beautiful floral
designs sent by friends as token Of
esteem for the late Col. A.. H. Belo.
who was buried here yesterday, and
one of the most highly appreciated, was
contributed by Capt. Cousins Of Rich
mond, Va.
1T was with Capt. Cousins that
Col. Belo fought a duel during the
Civil War, for reflections made by the
captain on the ralor of North Carolina
troops After few shots had been ex-
changed, Capt. Cousins apologized to
Col. Belo for the language he used.
''Since the war, the two gentlemen
had been strong friends; and on more
than one occasion, has Capt. Cousins
expressed his admiration, for Col.
Belo's courage. -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
ELOPlNG WOMAN CAPTURED.

Mrs. Pierce Reid Taken Back ia Her
Home Near Milford. But Her Companion
Escaped.
Detective Robert Small of Milford
arrived in Wilmington, Saturday,
with Mrs. Lillian NJ. Reid of near
Milford, and her little daughter
Blanche, in charge. Mrs. Reid is the
woman who eloped with Capt. b. b.
Pierce, week or more ago,
Detective Small found the couple at
West Point, Va, but Pierce managed
to escape. He also got the team in
which they fled, and shipped it to
Milford by boz
Detective Small and his charges left
for Milford on the l1.06 Delaware rail-
road express.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

The monthly report oil the Employees
Relief Fund for the Pennsylvania Rail:
road Co.. IS lines east of Pittsburg and
Erie shows that the payments of bene-
fits to it's members and the families of
deceased members for the month of
March, 1901, amounted TO SS7, Alb. 90,
of which $50, 791.67 we're on account of
death, and 500, 621. 90 on account of dis
ablement by sickness and accident. The
payments thus far are stated to have
amounted in the aggregate to So, 1876. s96,
of which 50, 575, 02l. SO were on account
of death of members. and S4, $50, 474. 73
on account of disablement.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
WORK PLENTIFUL AT EDGE MOOR.

The Edge Moor brauch of the Ameri-
can Bridge Go. has secured several
large contracts, among which is heavy
tive-span double track bridge for the
Lehigh Valley railroad at Eastou, Pa. !:
also, a large train shed for the Union
Station at Pittsburg for the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad 20.
The work now under contract will
insure the Edge Moor plant running
full for about six months, and great
in ,rease will be made in the number of
employees from now on.
The Edge Moor plant is running OH
tho nine.hour basis, as we'll as half
holiday on Saturday, which is greatly
appreciated by the men.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
FIVE CHILDREN MURDERED.
Horrible Crime Committed Sunday Night
Near Chartres, France.

Horrible Crime Committed Sunday Night
Near Chartres, France.
Chartres, France, April q. This
town has been Mortified by the brutal
murder of five children and the at
tempted murder of their father, farmer
name Briere, residing in the neighbor-
hood of Charsres.
Two tranips entered the farmhouse in
the absence of Briere. last evening and
killed four girls, aged respectively IA,
II, 3 and 4, and a boy, yea,s old,
with knives and cudgels while they
were in bed, and apparently asleep.
Briere returned while the murdereis
were robbing the house. They heard
him enter the courtyard, attacked him
and, after desperate struggle, left
him for dead, with four stab wounds in
the head.
The murderers escaped with the sum
OF 1,600 francs and number of objects
of value.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
NO ALARM AT CINCINNATI.
The River VIII Not Reach as High II Sta
ms Was ExDectpd

The river viii Not Eeaeh as High ii Stage
ms Was Expected.
Cincinnati, o., April 23 "A Although
the, Ohio River is still rising, and the
back waters of the Little Miami and
Mill Crock surround the city, there is
no longer any alarm here on account OF
tho flood, as it ia confidently pre.
dicted the river will not reach as high
a stage as was expected The stage Of
the Ohio showed 81. 8 feet of water at
8 O'Clock this morning, and at the
present rate of increase will reach K;
feet tonight. 1t is believed the maxi
mum will be reached in less than "a
hours, and that it will not escepd 5S
feet, OF within IA feet of the record.
While several lives have been acci-
dtentally lost up the river. no person
has been lost by being caught by the
flood.
All who have been driven from their
homes here and elsewhere have been
well cared for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
CAPT. GARTER DENIED BAIL.

Washington, April %. The United
States Supreme Court, today, denied
the application of Capt. Garter to be
admitted to bail.
The court contented itself with hare
announcement, made by the Chief
Justice, OF its deliberations. No reasons
were assigned, and no reference was
made to Carter's motion to strike
Solicitor Gelersl Richards brief from
the files of the court. tN9
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
queen Anne's railroad branches.

At the Baltimore office Of the Queen
Anne's Railroad Co. Monday 1t was
stated that the contractor engaged upon
the building of its branch from Queens
town to Centrevile has reported that
he would have the new line ready for
use about May 18th. The line from
Queenstown to Love Point is expected
to be completed about July 1st. The
cuttings and embankments have been
made from Queenstown as far as Kent
Island Narrows, and less difficulty than
was anticipated was experienced in
getting across the marsh skirting the
Narrows. II. L. Hope, assistant to
President Bosley, said that the COM
pany was booking excursions to Care
May and Rehoboth, rs well as for
Qusenstogn, and that the inquiries for
dates were frequent. Excursions are to
be run ON tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays to the seashorc and every after
noon to Queenstown.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Special Correspondence oil Gazette and Journal
Dover, April %. Fire was discovered
at 8 O'Clock this M rning in the iesi-
dence of Judge James Pennewill, on
North State street. 1t originated in
bureau drawer in The Sc. wants room,
over the Kitchen, and is supposed to
have been caused by mice nibbling
Iaatches. The servant was almost over
come by the smoke. The flames wore
eStineuished with garden hose. 1he
loss was slight.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
GREAT SUFFERING FROM THE FLOOD

Huntington, W. ", April 23.-Ohio
River is 55.5 feet and rising au inch an
hour. The Guyandotte River isirising
again at headwaters. One foot more
Of water is expected here.
News Of great suffering from the flood
comes from the interior counties No
fatalities have been reported today.
After almost six days continuous
rain, the weather cleared up at mid
night. EF
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
cHARTER RS Iss UED.

Dover April 19.-The Lone Star Oil
Co. Of New York. which has capital
stock of 81, 500, 900, filed It's certificate
of incorporation here today.
Doyer, April 20-certificates of in.
corporation were filed here yesterday
by the following: ~
The Vicaloid Co. of Philadelphia,
to manufacture and sell vicaloid; |;
capital stock. 500, ~
The American Relief Association Of
New York, TO raise fund for the relief
OF relatives of soldiers and sailors who
participated in the Spanish and Philip
pine Wars; no capital stock.
Roxana Council, No. 20. Jr. o. U.
A. M, Of Roxans, Del. no capital
stock.
Dover. April 2o.-The Nicaragua
Gold Mining Co. of New York. which
has capitsl stock Of 1000, 600, filed
it's certificate of incorporation here to-
day.
ss..Dover, April %. THE following COM
Tanies filed their certificates of incor-
poration here Saturday:
The Henderson Medicine Co. Of
bhlbiuOTos Ohpithl SbUCh, GzOU,UUNa
The Cuban Manganese Go. of New
York; capital stock, 5000, 900.
The Vessels Patent Go. of New
York; capital stock, 100000,
Dover, April %. The following com
panies filed their certificates of moor.
oratlon today:
The National Compositype Co. of
Baltim0re, % purchase and sell type.
setting 'maehines capital stock, SO, 60O,-
900.
The Old Mexico Mining Co. of Aus.
tin, Texas, to acquire mines and min
lug rights in Oaxacs, Mexico; oaIital
stock, 81, $50, 900
The John S. Clary Lumber 90. of
Boston; capital stock, $50,
TIE Partisan Chemical Co. of Wash
ington, to manufacture the Barnard
complexion cream; capital stock, $780,
00O
Dover, April 90. 3.-The following COM
ranies filed their certificates OF incorpo-
ration here yesterday:
The Elk Manufacturing and Vending
Co., of Washington, to manufacture
and sell machinery; capital stock,
$500, 600.
The clairvoyant Oil Co, of Texas;
capital stock, 1926. 600.
The Delaware City Light and Water
Co.. capital stock. sl2,5
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

j. Frederick Gradwohl and Miss
RosanaB. Stroeble we're married Monday
evening at their new home No. lOl
FIanklin street, by the Rev. Paul Isen-
schmid. Miss Annie Stroeble, sister
Of the bride, was bridesmaid, and
Frederick Heiss was best man. Miss
Rachel Rehfuss played the wedding
march. Mr.. Gradwohl has drugstore
at Front and Franklin streets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
FLAG FOR HIGH SCHOOL.
To be Presented by Junior Mechanics on
Memorial Day.

A feature of the Memorial Day
celebration, on the afternoon of Thurs
day, May Both, will be the presentation
of handsome American flag by tho
lucal councils of the Junior Order of
American Mechanics to the Wilmington
High School. The presentation will
take place in front of the High School
Building, OH Delaware avenue between
Monroe and Adams streets and it is
proposed to have an elaborate cere-
mony. According 10 the present plans,
the parade will halt in front of the
building while the presentation is be.
ing made and tie flag IS being re-
ceived, and AS many Of the paraders as
can find room will gather around the
building.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
MR.. ELWOOD'S ACCEPTANCE.
Making Preparation to Become Pastor Of
Olivet Church.

Olivet Church.
an Atlantic City, N. j., special
says: the Rev. Robert A. Elwood,
pastor of the Absecon Presbyterian
Church, has received unanimous call
10 tho pnstorate OF Olivet Presby yterian
Church of Wilmington. Mr.. Elwood
has accepted the cali and his relations
with the Atlantic City Presbytery have
been formally severed, in order that he
may soon enter upon mis- new field of
labor.
Mr.. Elwood has been pastor of the
Absecon Church the past two years,
where he was very successful in his
miuistrstions, He is forceful pulpit
orator and tireless church worker.
lie was graduated from Princeton, and
during the Spanish American war he
served in one Of the New Jersey regi-
ments as private soldier.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Southport, Ind, April %. Fire,
started fy the explosion of coal oil
can, tuday destroyed the home of John
James.
An infant was burned to death, Mrs.
James was fatally burned and Mr..
James and two children were frightfully
inimad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
nea,h az nisbon stubbs.

London. Eng, April %. Tho Right
Rev. William Stubbs. bishop of Ok
ford, died this morning. He was born
June 2lst, 1926
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Francis Stringer, the 2-years- s-old son
OF Edward j. Stringel of No. 416 Searles
street.. fell downstairs at his home last
Saturday and fractured his thigh. The
boy issreoovering. DR.. J. l.. France is
in attendance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

London, Eng, April 90. The annual
return of recruiting for 1900 shows a
total enlistment of 9S,36l, against 49,
700 In 1899,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

q. NJ. Childs OF this city has pur
chased the Swisher farm, near Rowland.
vile, Cecil county.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25
THE AUTHORITIES DISOBEYED
Boxers Preparing for an Up-
rising in Pc Chi Ii.
THE POPULATION IN SYMPATHY
Because of Famine Prevailing
There.

The Officials at Berlin Deny the Report
That New Complications Have Arisen in
the China Question, and That the Powers
Are Comforting on the Subject.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-12

esting demonstration on vital magnet
ism. She was assisted by Mrs. Julia
Hunt, who kept the crowd in good hui
NOR by her recitations.
The fire department was called out
at an early hour Wednesday morning
to fight a small blaze in the boarding
house on Boylston Street occupied by
]. V. Berry, an engineer on the Met
ropolitan Water Works. On reaching
the scene Of the fire 1t was at once seen
that the Berry homestead was in great
danger owing to the sparks flying from
a huge confagration in the house for
merly owned by John Beaver, and
now the property Of the state. The fire
was in the rear Of the house, and
damaged the building to the amount OF
several hundred dollars worth. The
cause Of the fire is not yet known. but
it is thought It originated in the
kitchen.
Master and Servants Of Christ
was the subject preached at the week
" meeting of the Congregational
Church Wednesday night. The meet
ing was addressed by Rev. W. W. Jor-
dan.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-12

or imitation mahogany; this rocker is bargain at $500
We had large trade in fancy Upholstered Arm Chairs
new one made order fills long felt want for chair in
both woods at $2.95
We purchased supply Of Saddle Seat Rockers in oak
and imitation mahogany with dany carved sat backs and
high arms, for $375. **
Did YOU ever rock in Rush Bottomed Chair? Try one
They enven appearance of roomm of odd pieces Your
choice of two woods, ony$675
Plain but choice design" the remark made of our
Saddle Seat Rockers few years ago we would have
thought this pattern cheap $3.50 Today offer it at $500
Chair or Rocker golden oak or imitation mahogany.
We believe show the largest and finest line OF Fancy
Chairs and Rockers fill the popular price, to be found in any
establishment Central Massachusetts, 1t would afford us
pleasure to show you through our warerooms.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-12
HARTFORD AND SPRINGFIELD
IN CONNECTICUT LEAGUE

New Haven, Ct, Dec. 11.--An impor-
tant meeting of the Connecticut State
Baseball League was held here at the
Hotel Garde this afternoon. The mag
mates decided to drop the towns Of
Derby and Bristol and to take into the
league Hartford and Springfield.
The Hartford franchise was awarded
to the Hartford Baseball Association,
which was represented at the meeting
by Manager Wiltsie. The franchise for
the Springfield club went to Roger
Conner, the veteran player, and former
manager Of the Waterbury team.
Sturgess WhitlOck of Huntington was
elected president of the league, and
James O'Rourke of Bridgeport was
elected secretary and treasurer.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-12
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