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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

Engineers, which il holding its annual
session in Reading, Pa, elected the fol.
lowing officers Tuesday: supreme Chief
Entfsleer, Clifford +. Williams, Philgdel-
phG; First Assistant Engineer, n. A. Pier
son, Baltimore; Recording Engineer, J. H..
Stallings, Baltimore; Corresponding En-
ainear, j. c. Mcdowell, Phindelphia ;
Supreme Treasurer. George W. Richardson,
Philadelphia; supreme Chaplain, John Il.
Dodge, Boston; Senior Master Mechanic,
w. {. Price. Atlantic City; Junior Muster
Mechanic, j. T. Harris e inner Sentinel,
D. ]. Stayton, Wilmington Outer Sentinel,
Harry L. Magee, Baltimore; Trustee, W.
l.. Mitchell, Wilmington.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
MYRlADS OF BIRDS.
Visited Wilmington ON their Migration to
the North-Many Killed by Cats.

Visited wilmington ON their Migration to
the North-Many Killed by Cats.
Birds on their migration from the
South, to the North visited Wilmington
in thousands Tuesday. They roasted
on telegraph wires and trees and flew
into open windows, and in the streets
and on the lawns fell prey to cats The
birds varied in size from that of a
wren to that Of blackbirds and robins.
Some were drab, some orange and
black, some reG and black. They looked
like orioles, canary birds and red birds.
They were very tame as Il rule, posi-
bly, because they were weaIy from their
flight. Many of them were on the
Court House lawn.
Walter d. Bush, who is well posted
on the subject of birds, saw scarlet
hangers, It'd larks, yellow breasted fly
catchers many varieties of WARRIORS
and other species A theory that the
recent volcanic disturbances had started
the birds northward is comhated by
tho naturalists who say this is the
usual time for such migrations and
that the only unusual thing about il
is the large number of birds involved.
They fly in tie night and TEST in the
| day.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

CITY Council held ;ts regular weekly
meeting THURSDAY evening.
Two ordinances autho,:zino loans
wore nassed and sent to the movor far
his annroynl One proyides for the
borro,ving II s95. Co0 for the street and
Sower Dnnnrtment and tbe other s15. OOl
fnr the Bonr] az Park Commissioners.
frhe derartments mentioned will re-
ceiye the princirals Of The loans, the
nremiums ooinp ia City Council The
bonds when ire tn he Sinl,ing Fund
honda viii hear interest ii 4 ner cont
and f,lI dua octobar LAT t9ne and
anr;l ist 1eS7 800
Tlitv Treasurer Feaster reported a
boIance ~ 500 ina en- in tbe First
National Rank i, tbe credit az current
eyranses. also, The following receints
dnring tbe weel, Tay Cnllector Savers
s20o for the year 1s9li. s150 far 1897,
s10o for 1S9s s1oo for 1900. 5000 for
io00 and sf75 for 1oo1. Collector
LAWS s399 Tor 1900 s50n for 1ooo and
s4oo for 1eot
The Board Of Education was allowed
ito monthly annronriation Of s14 944 Al
RI was aecided On motion of Chairn,an
Kane If the finance committee to send
n Intfer In The BOARD nf Educ.tion re-
nnasting that bndv To waive the nor
cent increase nm fhe anntonr;ation for
The naxt fiscal YEAR IN which the hoard
Is LEGALLY entitled The letter, which
was s,,an. nnints out that there will
nrobabiv he nm increase in tbe State
characterization and alsn that revenns il
now rece;yed from non resident nnnils
ana the hoard has not announced an
;nt.ntion If huiId;ng anv schools neyt
wear
Cbairnan Willis ~ tho crematorv
committae renorted that rionnc;l as =
committee "a the whole. had decided
thnt II ;s inadv;sable II contract M
tbis t;me for fine Deraire oarbaoe sys-
tenn Int tho matter NAV 5e tai,en m
Later The renort vac aecented
The farm If Iohn 6 Rosseii nc Sink
inc Fund commissioner hayina exnired
na was re-nlocted Nv n ,,nanimo,s vote
The farm Is tbree wars M Rossell
d \ Denocrat hui he has served SC
af8c;antlv nc y nephar ~ tha com.
n,;ss;on that the Remlblican members
If Cn,no;i cors;dered II a Measure tr
vote for his Reelection, and the CLERK
cast the vote of the entira hodv
Wesars Smith ana Monagban. bott
be;po Damonrat;c membars= we're ali,
sent and for that reason the matter n
electing a snnerintendent and assist
80, f6r 40 crar,.+ory voc dafarra,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
aIfatns.

BAIIr-In this city, on May 18th, 1902, Ann Bail,
aged 66 years. ,
BAIpwiN--At his home, in this city, on May
llth. 1902, William Baldwin, in his l9th year
BARIl.rs rr-In this city, on saturday, May 10th,
1907 Aitaa Il. Bartlett.
CARLISLE this city, on May 10th 1902, Ethel,
daughter oi James II. and Emma +. carlisle,
aged u year..
CoURsEN-m this city, on May 10th, 1907 Mar
yaret Maria Courseu, aged u Years
EvERETT-ln this city, on May uth, l90A
George ". Everett, aged Ga years
FARI.EY-In this city, on May 10Th, 1892 Philip
Farley
HOPKINS-on May llth, 1902, Clara periekson,
wife OF Candy G. Hopkins, in her 2sth year
McsIAHoN--At 1924 Bennett street, thu tity, on
MAY 18TH, 1902. John J. A. MeMahoi aged "
years 9months. .
McNfllLIEN-ln this city, on May llih. l9Cn
ierlnan J. McAiullen, aged " years
MUINES-In this city, on May sth, 1902 ~
MulSey, i'll tie 18th year Of lis age
pAIUMB0--In this city, on May 10th ~
tonic Palumbo aged SO years.
RICHARDSON In this city, on May s'h,
Annie Richardson aged ~ years
SpRINGER--At Ashland bel, on May 18th, l9a
Margaret K. Springer in her dist year
WOODWARD--On MAY 9th. igpl thcr late hon
Newark Del Phete + Woodward IN her
year
WYNN-At camden y, j., on May 9Th, 1907,
Martin Wynn, aged "a years,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
DISASTER AT ST. PIERRE.
The Desolation is Understandable and tn
stencil Almost Intolerable.

The Desoiation is Understandable and the
stencil Almost Intolerable.
st. Thomas, d. w. l., May Is. Tho
Danish cruiser Valkyrien has taken on
board 500 refugees from the north and
northeast coasts of the Island of Mar
Unique. The French cruiser Suchet
has rescued 1900 persons from Marti-
nique, and tho French cable repair
steamer Pouyer Quertier has saved
numbers of the sufferers from the vol
canic outbreak there. All the rescued
persons have been taken to Fort De
France, Martinique.
Only one man escaped from the Jail
at St. Pierre when that town was OVER
whelmed by the flow of lava from Mont
Pelee.
The stencil from the unburied corpses
at st. Pierre is still almost intolerable,
according to the advices received here,
and the desolation is indescribable.
1t is reported at st. Thomas that the
French bank at st. Pierre transferred
its funds and books to the Suchet
before the catastrophe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
SUSSEX REPUBLICANS.
of the Regular and Union County
Committees ut Georgetown.

Meetings of the Regular and Union County
Committees ut Georgetown.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Georgetown, May ID. Two political
meetings were held here yesterday
afternoon, bodies in session being the
Regular and Union Republican county
con mittees OF Sussex. They met
separately, and neither had any oifioinl
intercourse with the other The OBJ
Jet of the meetings was to select
names to be submitted to Gov Hum
for appointment as registration officers.
At the meeting of the Regulars the
situation was discussed, but no action
was taken as to the matter of ticket.
1t was, however, decided to prosecute
vigorous camraign. 1t is understood
that Il similar decision was reached by
the Unions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

Associated Press DIspatoh bv Special Wires.
Philadelphia. Pa. May 14.-Wheat. steady; No,
Pennsylvania IN export elevator. s9aostac.i
No req spot in export elevator SsasSl9e.
Corn. steady; No. Q for local trade, SIC,
Oats steady; No. ? white clipped, PIC; -.
BRAN, tirm: winter in bulk, S90.oOa2l CO., spring
IN sacks S20.00a2O.50. ~.
o3Jc do. nearby prints, 2ac.
Fgcs Arm 6c higher. fresh nearby, lG54c,; do.
western, l7e. do. Southwestern, ldal61aci do,
southern, lbat5t5c.
Rntnnd sI,rars StphlN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
A PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Boys on Bicycle Collide with IA Delivery
Wagon and Both Are Slightly Injured.

Boys on a Bicycle Collide With IL Delivery
Wagon and Both Are Slightly Injured.
Holley Massey, aged IL years, of No.
GIT East Eighth street, and Lawrence
Macklin, aged IL years, of 1913 Poplar
street we're injured in peculiar man
.ner about 4.30 O'Clock Thursday after
noon. Massey having his leg hurt and
Macklin his head cut, two stitches
being placed in the latter's wound by
DIR. Thomas d. Cook at his office,
Tenth and Pine streets. Fortunately,
the injuries are not serious.
Both of the boys were riding on one
bicycle on Kirkwood street. and as they
were about to turn into Tenth street
their wheel collided with large de
livery wagon, which threw them off.
They we're saved from serious injury
by George Ward, who went to their
assistance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
NON-SUIT IN ADDlCKS CASE.
Judge Puts stop to S. L. Kent's 100000
Damage suit.

Judge Dallas. in the United States Dis
trict Court, Philadelphia, Tuesday, sus-
tanned the motion for a non-suit in the case
of Samuel l.. Kent against j. Edward Adj
dicks, of Delaware, for 100000 damages
growing out of alleged Misrepresentation
in contract for the purchase of rights TO
vend and manufacture acetylene gas in
Boston and Brookline, Mass.
MIR. Kent's story was TO the effect that he
owned the exclusive rights To manufacture
the acetyene product in Massachusetts and
that Mr.. Addicks represented himself us
being authorized by the Bay State Gas Co.,
of which he was president, to purchase these
and. on suit being brought against the BaS
tate Gus Co. a non-suit was entered on the
ground that Mr.. Addicks had acted without
the authority of the company.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
RELIEF FOR MARTlNIOUIANS.

New York, May 14.-A subscription in aid
of the stricken people of Martinique has
been opened by the Alliance Franchise of
this city.
At 4S7 Broadway the treasurer of the
society, Robert J.. Hoguet, is receiving the
contributions of those desiring to particle
nate in this charity.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
SIX HUNDRED PROBABLY DROWNED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
London, Eng, May IA dispatch from
Rnnpoon. British Burmah, says a lifeboat
belonging to the British steamer Camorta,
overdue at that port from Madras, has been
picked up in the Bay of Bengal.
The Camorta was reported to have had
$50 passengers on board.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
vEsUVIuS BECOMING ACTIVE.

Paris, France, May IA dispatch from
Naples to the Aournal says Mount Nesuvius
shows signs of activity.
Lava is flowing from the crater on the
Pompeii side, while hot cinders are thrown
IN from time to time.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
1900 VICTIMS AT ST. VINCENT.

Castries, Island of st. Lucia, May,
10. 1T is announced in advices received
here this morning from the Island of
st. Vincent, British West Indies, that
1000 persons have persisted there since
the Soufriere volcano has been in
eruption.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
DOTg..

Special correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Dover, May 8. The Farmers and
Merchants National Building and Loan
Association held its annual meeting
yesterday, and elected the following
officers: President, John Hunn Vice
President, Il. L. Holiday; Secretary
and Treasurer, II. G. Walker; Directors,
John HUM, r. l.. Holiday, Charles
II. Atkins Newall Ball. George H.
Baynum, H. c. Conrad, George W.
Emory, Clarence d. Sypherd and f.
G. Maull.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

The Jr. 0. U. A. N. Funeral. Benefit Assoc
citation, which is holding its annual session
at Atlantic City, elected the following
officers Tuesday; George II. Harris, Presi-
dent; II +. II. Powers. Nice-Presilent and
Gustav Bacharach, Treasurer, all of Phila-
delphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

Archibald McEnchern, y years old, the
indoor champion wheelman of the world,
was so badly injured Tuesday while train
ing on the cycle coliseum track ut Atlantic
City that he died 20 minutes after the acct
dent in the city hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Queen Anne's Railroad 90. was held
in Baltimore Tuesday! The following
officers were elected: President, W. H.
.Bosley; Vice President, DIR. Charles H.
TiIghman; Secretary. John $. Cuttings; AS
sistant Secretary, Hugh l.. Pope; Treasurer,
Robert w. Smith; Directors, Wesley NJ.
Oler, Douglas II. Gordon, Henry O.
Matthews, Frank Ehlen, David Amhach,
Jordan Stabler, John $. Gibbs, Gen. John
NJ. Denison, Philip L. Cannon, DR.. Hiram
R. Burton, John +. salisbury and Il. l..
Layton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

Dover, May 14.-Churles Curtis Davis, the
2-yeaTs- old son of Mrs. $. A. Davis, while
tertlny afternoon, found bottle containing
laudanmn. and drank its contents. DIR.
Clements was summoned, but the child was
beyond medical skill and died last night.
The laudanum had been left by former
boarder, who had obtained it to relieve cuts
and bruises.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

Alfred Crinage, negro who says his
home is in this city, is in prison in West
Chester, Pa, charged with knowing some
who resided on the farm of Evan Bullock,
in Poeopson township. Mr.. Brooks death
is being inyt stigatnd.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

The steamer ulrica announces the follow
ing schedule after today; Leaves Will
lnington mt 40 a. m, 3 and 6.l5 p. III. /;
Sundays, 10 n, m, lao and p. IN. leaves
Penn's Grove 6 and 10 a. M. and 5 p. IN.
Sundays, $40 a. M, 1870 and 5p. IN.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

Associated Press Dispatch by spec tal Wires,
Youngstown, O.i May "A. The strike Of
structural, iron workers of the American
Bridge Co. was settled here today on COM
promise basis OF An cents per hour for an
s,hour day. The men struck for 10 cents
per hour,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

Miss Hettie Rose and Christopher S.
Thomas were married at 1,30 O'Clock
yesterday ut Cordova, Md. They
will reside at Blackbird, where Mr..
Thomas is the station agent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
FIRE NEAR FORT De FRANCE.

Castries, Island of st. Lucia, May IA
The ST. Lucia signal station. reports having
seen a conhagration last night in the
direction of Fort De France, Martinique.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
MONEY FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Council Authorizes Street and
Sewer and Park Loans.
THE TOTAL AMOUNT is $4,000
School Board Asked to Reduce
Its Estimate.

John $. Rossell Unanimously Re-elected
sinking Fund Commissioner, But the
Cremntory Election Was Deferred owing
to the Absence of Some Democratic lem
hers Of Council Proceedings of tne
Meeting.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
atlarrtaaes.

RuTTER-BuTLER-I this city on May llth,
lqU2, by the Rev. f. f. White, samuel d. Rutter
and MAY A. Butler, both OF this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15
SOUFRIERE VOLCANO IN
DESTRUCTIVE ERUPTION
The Terrific Cannonade Can
be Heard at Distance of
One Hundred Miles.
SMOKE IS RISING MILES IN AIR
Immense Balls of Fire Issue
From Crater.

Lightning is Playing Fiercely in the Upper
sky, and the Whole Northern Portion of
tbs Island of 81. vincent is One Mass of
Travelling Flame Boats Are Unable TO
Approach the Place.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

"Eetler he out than in"--tnat humor that you
notice. 10 be sure its out and all out, take
DArai'Sssnsauarilla.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-15

New Castle. May 14.-The meeting of
Democrats of New Castle hundred, last
evening in the Town Hall, was called to
order by Francis de Hats Janvier, who,
after stating the object of the meeting,
called for the selection Of chairman
Several names were placed in nomination,
but Capt. Chauncey =. Holcomb became
the unanimous choice. John ii. Rodney,
Jr., was secretary,
Francis de H. Janyier was unanimously
elected county committeeman. The ballot
was cast by Secretary Rodney. The tellers
were Edward Davidson and Samuel Miller.
A recess wns declared and the Democrats
of the several districts conferred and selected
the following persons as the hundred execu-
tive committees Eastern district-John o.
Iambson, Henry Holschumaker; Northern
districf-Samuei T. Landers, Owen y.
Sheridan; Western district danes Nc
Callister, John J. Reynolds; Southern dis
triet-W. II. Barnett, Lewis L. Eliason.
The committee will meet in d few days
and select the ninth member. who will be
the chairman.
Mr.. Rodney offered resolution thanking
the retiring member Of the county com
mittee and the retiring members Of the
executive committee for their work. 1t was
unanimously adopted.
AT the meeting of the directors of thu
New Castle Library Association, last even,
| ing at the home OF John H. Rodney, officers
were chosen as follows President, John Fl
Rodney Secretary and Treasurer, RioharG
G.. Cooper; Librarian, Miss Bebecca Chal
| lenger.
John G.. AIahorey and John NJ. Hanct
made thorough survey of the houses ant
| barns on the farms of the Trustees of thu
! Commons, MONDAY, and learned that thu
+, repairs needed are more extensive than wa
antini'"tod-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
BEECH CREEK M0ONsHINE.
Kentucky Negroes Making Illicit
Whisky in Pennsylvania.

Lock Haven, Pa. Oct 16.-The people
of Pennsylvania need not be surprised
if the mountains of Clinton, Center and
Clearfield counties should suddenly be-
come the theater for a bit of Kentucky
mOonshine" warfare. Armed minionS
of the law are now securing the S0-nile
wilderness in the West Branch and
Beach Creek regions looking for the
Kentucky negroes who are makers of
this eontraband WHISKY "a,
For nearly a Year 1T has been known
that "meonshine" liquor was being sold
in sections. of these three counties; but
most successfully did the ..moonshiners"
cover UP their tracks,
These Kentucky negroes who are fair
ly past masters IN allFthe tricks of.their
southern craft came here to work on
the West Branch railroad. and when
they had finished tla t Job took to
smoons hfn e's= ma king as ducks take to
water They have sincef driven a fine
trade insthat line withsthe yVork1nen en-
ployed in reconstruction along the Phil
adelphia & Erie road; and, as they hide
in abandoned mines and in caves and
are chain-lightning at a gun trigger,
it's going to be ticklish work hunting
them down and suppressing their elu-
sive but profitable and apparently fas-
cinating traffic But Uncle Sans men
are now on their track, armed to the
teeth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16
DOWIE ASKS FOR MONEY.
Says He's Worth $2s, 100000 -Begs
for IS Contributions to Paw Bills.

Chica go, Oct 16.-AcknowIedging his
ina hiiity to pay his bills, John Alexander
Dowie, the .reinearnation of Elijah, the
prophet" has issued letter to his dis
clples pleading for money lin sums of
S. and upward.
In the same letter he asserts that his
assets are $23. 1856. 1872. yet today when: w
Nj. Hoyt & Co. made a demand upon
Dowie's agent for $3f, the amount of d
bill long overdue, the agent protested
that he didn't have the money, but
would try to get it together by tomor-
row.
In his begging letter Dowie begins by
condition. Then he declares that the
people who are trying to collect bills
from him at this time are the enemies
of God" Extracts from the letter fol-
logy:
Unexpected difficulties have made it
impossible to get together sufficient
sums to meet the current obligations of
Zion Therefore, l send forth this APP
peal, asking every member to immedi-
ateIy take action upon it, so that I may
be able to discharge Immediately all
open accounts without further delay,
and so maintain the good name which
Zion has borne for prompt settlements.
We shall receive sums of S. and up-
ward for periods of three, six or nine
months, as may be most convenient.
These notes viii bear interest at per
cent per annum, payable quarterly, if
desired, or payable with principal when
the note natures.
DO your duty and do it quickly"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-10-16

It happened thus: About IL o'clock,
when no one was in the Keith & Hazen
drug store except the junior partner, d
MAN came in He was a slim. dark
person. Like many other people who
go into drug stores, this MAN went be-
hind the prescription case Hazen came
back and was about to ask him what
1t would be when something else hap
pened. What ever il was, Hazen be
came suspicious of his late guest. Then
another man came in and thum9ed on
a show case with a coin. Hazen went
out and hastily sold him bottle of
Gizzard oil, but before returning to the
carefully concealed the key in his gar
ments. He also gathered a revolver
from drawer. Then he returned. His
guest had turned low the lights behind
the prescription case, and stood shroud-
ed in darkness and mystery.
Why do you thus turn out my
light?" inquired the polite druggist.
I feared that man was coming back
here, and 1 didn't want him to see me, .
replied the stranger.
It is recorded that at this stage of the
game Hazen flew onto the stranger r,
and that said stranger amused himself
for few seconds by using the pro-
Prletor for buster. After a brief ses-
sion in which he played the noble game
of ping pong with Hazen, the latter was
calling upon the name of Frank"
Frank. it is frankly admitted. wheli
used in the Keith & Hazen drug store
means Mr.. Frank Miller the clerk, who
sleeps III a rear room.