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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
SERIOUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
Several People Injured ON the p. Il i
Railway Near Coatcsville.

Several People Injured ON the p. ~ II
Railway Near Coatcsviiie.
A head on collision occurred shortly
before noon Tuesday on the p. IL r.
railway at Rock Run, near Coatesville,
Pa. Both trains were wrecked and the
passenger engineer, Jacob Rettew, was
seriously hurt. So was T.. W. Langdon.
baggagemaster. Both these men were
on the passenger train. Brakeman o.
W. Keener was thrown violently against
the side of the car on which he stood.
At the time engine No. 2S5. with "a
heavy train of freight cars, was work
ing it's way up out of the Gainesville
yard to take a PLACE Of safety on the
hillside switch above tie town. 1t was
going slowly, about seven miles an
hour. Instead of avoiding trouble,
however, it met t1c other train, a
southbound passenger, near the middle
of the cut. Engine No. lI2 drew the
latter train, which also was moving
slowly, having just pulled away from
Valley station. Both c-motives were
battered and bruised and lay helpless
on the tracks The front of the fore
most coach was broken and splintered,
almost beyond recognition. The other
cars were heaped up in mass, filling
the cut and making hard work for the
wrecking crew, which arrived short
time afterward.
In very short time all the people
had collected from the neighborhood
and many from Coatesyllle. They offered
assistance, and took the injured men
in charge. Mr.. Rettew was taken to
the Huston Memorial Hospital, suffer
ing from a serious cut over his right
ear. Later he was taken to his home
in Reading. His cousin, DIR. Rettew,
and Drs. Swing and Spratt, attended
him. Mr.. Langdon was taken to Phila-
delphia.
Harry Irwin, son of Frank Irwin of
Cedar Knoll, who attends school in
Coatesville, was badly hurt by being
thrown against side of the baggage
car in which he was standing. Several
of the passengers who were expecting
to take the train at Coatesville, to
come down the road, were delayed in
their trip, or gave up coming.
Jacob d. Wetzler, agent of the United
States Express Co. in this city, had
intended to come to Wilmington on the
southbound train which was wrecked,
but changed his mind and did not
come down until later. Had he been
on the train he would have been in the
baggage car which was wrecked.
George McGonigle had his foot in
iured in the accident at Gainesville on
Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
VARIOUS ITEMS OF NEWS
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Feb. 12.-The Lcvy Court trans
acted routine business ut yesterdays session.
Mrs. Hezekiah Rogers, aged 50 years,
mother of Asa Rogers, president of the Levy
Court, died at her home. near Frederica,
yesterday.
Coroner Baynard yesterday held an in
quest over the body of lchobcd Gilbert
Carter, aged "a years. veteran nf the Civil
War, who died here last saturday while get,
ting water from IA pump. A verdict Of
death from heart disease was rendered.
Carter is survived by II bride OF less than a
year. The local Grand Army post will have
charge of the funeral, which will take place
tomorrow afternoon, with nterment in
Christ cemetery. The coroner also held
an inquest over the body of Lizzie Mnsten,
colored, who fell dead at Wyoming Monday,
in which case verdict of death from
apoplexy was rendered.
Three hundred signatures hive been at
tached to the petition asking for free mail
delivery for Dover.
Sheriff Reedy yesterday sold John r..
Taylors dwelling, Mt Cheswold, TO Samuel
Leagcr for $i60
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
BOTKIN MURDER CASE.
To he Withdrawn from the supreme Court
to Permit of New Trial In California.

To he Withdrawn from the supreme Court
to Permit of "a New Trial in California.
When the Supreme Court of the
United States reconvenes, February
oath, stipulation will be fled for the
dismissal of the case of Mrs. Cerdelia
l3otkin VS.. the State of California, and
doubtless the court, acting in ac-
cordance with unvarying precedent,
will grant the motion.
The plaintiff in this case was in 1898
tried for murder in San Francisco on
the charge of numbering Mrs. J. P.
Dunning by sending to her at Dover a
box of poisoned candy. She was found
guilty and sentenced to life imprison-
ment. The case came to the United
States Supreme Court on a writ Of
error to the Superior Court of the City
of San Francisco on habeas corpus
proceeding in Mrs. Botkin's behalf.
The appeal was attacked by the State
Of California on the ground that the
Supreme Court is without jurisdiction,
and motion has been filed with the
court by the State to dismiss the case
for this and other reasons.
When the Supreme Court reconvenes,
Representative Coombs of California
will appear for Mrs. Botkin's counsel
and consent, by stipulation on her be-
half, that the case shall be dismissed
in order that proceedings for a new
trial may be instituted in California.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
TRUSTEES OF THE POOR.
Elected by Levy Court-Mr. Rice and DR.
Henry Succeed Themselves.

Elected by Levy Court-HIr. Rice and Or.
Henry Succeed Themselves.
The Levy Court Tuesday afternoon
elected the following trustees of the
poor, who had been agreed upon at a
caucus of the Republican levy court
men:
Wilmington hundred Edward L.
Rice and Robert d. Kemp.
Brandywine-FranlS Stirling.
observation-disclosures II. Polk
White Clay Creek-Dr Columbus
Henry.
New Castle-Robert McFarlin.
Red Lion-E. L. Clarke.
Pencader-Z. 7. Harris.
observation-disclosures Knots.
Mr.. Rice and DR.. Henry succeed
themselves.
Each of the trustees received six
votes, Mr.. Armstrong voting with the
Republicans; Mr.. Mealey did not vote.
President Willis appointed Messrs
Chandler, Ewart and Mealey to be a
committee on the matter of insuring
bridges, Mr.. Chandler having drawn
attention to the fact that Market
street bridge over the Christiana was
not insured. Mr.. Mealey said he
thought Third street bridge should also
be insured, which will be done.
Court adjourned until next Tuesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
HEpTASOPHS IN SESSION.
Annual Meeting of the II. w. Grand ca
cIaye OF Delaware.

Annual Meeting of the II. w. Grand Com
ciave OF Delaware.
The r.. W. Grand Conclaye of Della
ware, Heptasophs, or S. w. NJ, began
its annual session at its Headquarters
in the Smith Building yesterday,
with good attendance of officers and
representatives. Most Eminent Grand
Archon Edwin NJ. Cain, in his annual
address, said the order has made very
creditable increase during the year,
and harmony prevails throughout the
jurisdiction. Two conclaves were or
ganized, Joseph Pyle Conclave, No. IL,
with 45 members, at Newport, on
December 18th, 1901, and William
Mckinley Conclave, No. II, with 60
members, in this city on December
9th, 1901 Grand Archon Cain recon-
mended fitting observance of the 18th
anniversary of the founding of the
order on April 18th, 1902
Grand Scribe William Wintrup also
made an encouraging report. He said
he believed the year Just ended had
been the banner year so far, as he had
never seen the spirit of Heptasophism
aroused more than at present. Both
of the new conclaves and most of the
existing ones showed gains and are in
thriving condition. During the year
27l candidates were initiated. ad-
mitted by card and u reinstated, max
ing total of $50. In the same period
207 were suspended, 3 Withdrew were
expelled and 6 died. making a total of
2lS. The total membership is $50 Five
applicants were rejected, 1856 members
were granted relief and 6 were buried.
The sum of S., 527 was paid in sick
benefits; 81, 667. 05 in funeral benefits,
q total OF "a, 1874. 05. A healthy financial
condition was reported
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
PENINSULA PARIGRAPHs.

John w. johnson is an applicant for
the Georgetown postmastership.
Co. B, N. G. D., of Milford will
celebrate its odd anniversary next Fri
day.
The Snow Hill Fire Department will
have masquerade parade on Washing
toms Birthday.
Joseph Kershaw of Chesapeake City
fell Monday and, striking his head on
stone, fractured his skull.
One hundred and fifty persons have
professed conversion at the revival ser
vices in Asbury Church, Smyrna.
The Rev. A. NJ. Rich of Port Deposit
has accepted an invitation to become
rector of u church at Carnegie, Pa.
The Rev. Stephen J. Morgan, form
erly rector of All Hallows parish, Snow
Hill, died at Davidsonville, Md, re-
Gently. ..."
The wedding of Miss Georgia Il.
Powell of Princess Anne and james G.
Taylor of Cape Charles City will take
place in Manokin Presbyterian Church,
Princess Anne, next Wednesday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13

Goth; also, the case of Walter ID. Ami
don Us. Commercial Fire Insurance Co.
The case of Harry Neal administra-
tors vs.. the Wilmington g. New Castle
Electric Railway Co., was called.
Messrs. Richards, Reinhardt and Hilles
represented tho prosecutors, and Sauls-
bury, Ponder and Curtis the defendant
company Benjamin r. Lee was the
foreman of the jury drawn. Mr.. Rich
ards opened to the jury and Mr.. Hilles
offered in evidence the letters;of admin
istration granted to William Neal, col
ored.
The allegation was that Harry Neal,
colored, had been killed by trolley
wire on November 18th, 1900, at
Guthrie's switch, on the New Castle
road
Jesse Mckay, who formerly resided
at Rose Hill, testified that wire was
down and that horse which was pass
ing was knocked down by coming in
contact with the wire. Mr.. Ponder OBJ
jected to the testimony as irrevelant,
but the objection was not sustained,
and Mr.. Ponder asked that an excep-
tion be noted.
Mr.. Ponder, on cross examination,
showed that Motorman Timms had re-
moved the wire out of the way of
team or foot passengers.
James Chadwick testified to his
horse stepping on wire and falling
down, the morning of the death OF
Harry Neal.
Francis W. Carswell testified to see
ing the wire on the ground and its re-
moval by Motorman Timms to the
bushes alongside of the foot path.
Alfred L. Pyle stated that his horse
driven by him that morning was
shocked at Guthrie's switch.
The case here went over until morn
ing. I'D.
The case of John Norris Robinson VS..
Daniel G. Spruance, which was set for
trial yesterday, was reported settled and
stricken from the calendar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13

Miss Susan Chadwick, who kept,thei
notion and trimming store at 2lO0l
Market street, corner of VandspaP5
avenue, was burned to death early yes
terday. Her body wad found in the
cellar burned almost to a crisp, and
she brea thed her last a shcrt. stime
afterwards.
Miss Chadwick was subject to fall
ing spells, and recently scorched heI
arm by falling against u stoves and
only Tuesday night, Mre. Georgia Ham
mitt. who lives with her, vas dressing
the wound. Mrs. Hammitt bade her
good night about 10 o'clock and Miss
Chadwick went to ha1. Ihat was the
last oeen of her before tie cihient.
She arose early yesterday morning,
after dressing, went with a lighted
lamp into the cellar. II was her custom
to rise early. While in the cellar, it,
is supposed she had "A falling spell, and
that this was the cause Of the accident.
She dropped the lamp and it set fire to
her clothing as she lay on the floor
unable to protect herself and perhaps
Immediately unconscious No cries
were heard, and nothing was known of
the accident until the smoke from Miss
Chadwick's burning clothing and from
bag which ignited, rose to the upper
floors of the house. There it first
aroused Miss Shea, who boarded with
Miss Chadwick, and she called out to
Mrs. Hammitt, and Theresa Dauphin,
the other occupants of the sleeping
rooms They were in quandary as
what to do; Mrs. Hammitt was almost
overcome by the smoke. Rising hastily
the women went down stairs to find
out if possible what was afire.
About this time, George Lightcap, q
milkman, had noticed blaze in the
cellar, and he stopped at the house II
render assistance. The smoke from
the cellar was almost uverpowering,
but Mr. Lightcap worked his way
down there with his lantern and found
the source of the fire. Augustus r.
Pruitt, who resides at 2102 Market,
street, also went in and rendered aid.
The flames had somewhat spent them,
selves and were extinguished without
the necessity Of calling the firemen.
DIR. Edgar Worthington was sent for,
and he found that Miss Chadwick was
barely alive. In a few minutes after
she was found death came.
Miss Chadwick was So years old, and
for years had kept the trimming store.
She was u sister of George Chadwick,
the grocer and coal dealer, and of the
late DIR. Chadwick. Coroner's AS
sistant James 7. Chandler was noti-'
fed, and John B. Martin will have
charge of the funeral.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
~ ROYAL ARCH MASONS.
Assignment of Committees for tho Yea
1909.

Assignment of Committees for the Year
1909.
DR.. j. Paul Lukens, grand high priest of
the Grand Chapter of Delaware, Royal Arch
Masons, has made the following assignment
OF committees for the year 1902;
CorTespondence--V. V. Harrison, Joseph
A. Bond b. +. Bartram.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S. Dobb, j. Jack
son Peirce, G. n. Broadway.
Finance Eugene Massey, II. II. Hawkins,
Thomas j. jacobs.
Credentials james II, Price, II. II.
Campbell, Morris Worrall.
Warrants and Dispensations-I. NJ, Finn,
A. II. Berlin, A. Victor Hughes.
Work-Francis l.. Carpenter, George NJ.
Fisher, Joseph Stuart.
By laws-William Marshall, r. II. Young,
Clinton O. Joseph.
Past Grand High Priest Jewel-Harry W.
Lowe, W. L. Crossan, Enoch Moore.
Past Grand High Priest Portraits-Wil-
liam T. Guthrie, Thomas 0. Cooper, L. B.
kemm.
Memorials--T. Harmer Rile, John S.
Grohe, II. Stewart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
BRITlSH-JAPAN ALLIANCE.
Is the United States Party to the League
of Peace in tlie Far East?

Associated Press Dispatch by SPECIAL Wires
London, Eng, Feb. 12.-The Liberal
afternoon newspapers view the alliance be-
tween Great Britain and Japan with mixed
feelings, and the Conservative organs gem
orally applaud it.
The St. James Gazette Conservative ex-
presses modified rapture at this wide de
plrture from British traditional policy, but
finds solace in the thought that the policy
and interests of the United States are iden-
teal with those of Great Britain and Japan,
and concludes; Perhaps We shall find,
when the policy of Great Britain is def
nitely known, that the United States is
formally or informally a party to the League
of Peace in the far East. At any rate, no
effort should be spared to secured it's adj
hesion."
The Westminster Gazette thinks the ALI
ance can be fairly termed offensive and
defensive. says that it, therefore, has a dan
gerously wide extension, and concludes that
II looks like u rather hasty answer to
European hostility.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
Mrs. Aadiess Refused land Award,

At the close of Superior Court session yes
terday Attorney. General Ward, in behulf
of Ward and Gray, attorneys for the p, W.
81 B. railroad, handed to Chief Justice Lore a
check of the railroad company for $500,
as the amount in the condemnation pro-
ceedings for land of Mrs. Ida Carr Addicks,
near Claymont. The check was turned over
to Parliamentary Speakman. The proceed
ing showed the refusal of Mrs. Addicks to
acsept the award.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
LENT.



Is this a fast--to keep
The larder lean
And clean
From fat of veals and sheepf
Is it TO quit the dish
OF flesh, yet still
To fill
The platter high with fishf
Is it to fast an hour. ......
Or ragged to go,
Or show
A downcast look and souri,
No! tits "A fast to dole
Thy sheaf of wheat,
And meat
Unto the hungry soul.
II is to fast from strife,
From old debate
And hate
To circumcise thy life.
10 show IA heart grief-rent,
To starve thy sin,
Not bin
And that's to keep thy Lent,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13

Eben n Baldwin and Joseph W. p.
Casey of Claymont visited Abner
Vernon at the Chester Hospital Tues
day afternoon. Mr.. Vernon is worse
and fears are entertained as to his
mental condition. He knew his friends,
however, and was delighted to see them.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
ILLNESS OF PRESIDENTS SON.
The Condition of the Patients Shows Much
Improvement To-day.

The UonditIen Of the PntIents Shows Much
Improvement To-day.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Groton, Mass, Feb. r." Young Theo-
dore passed a very good night, and his con-
dition shows much improvement this morn
ing" This was the announcement made by
morning regarding the condition of the son
of President Roosevelt, who has been i'll
with pneumonia for several days at the
Groton School.
The special car that brought the Presi-
dent to Groton has been replaced by larger
car, arranged to accommodate more people.
While no definite arrangements have yet
been made for the return of Mr.. Roosevelt
to Washington, it is indicated that, if the
improvement in his boys condition con
tinues through the day and tomorrow, he
may leave tomorrow night or early Friday
morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13

The Rev. William J. Birmingham, pastor
of st. Patrick's Church, 10 seriously i'll at
his residence, adjoining the church, having
been stricken with cold on the kidneys on
Monday. Monday night his condition was
regarded as critical, but at noon yesterday the
report was more hopeful, showing some i'm
proyeInent. Dr. L. G.. Shortlidge is in at
tendance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
Doctors

Consult your doctor. If he
says, "Take Ayers Cherry
Pectoral for your cough"
then do as he says. If he
tells YOU not to take it, then
don't take 1t. He knows.
Leave ii with him. We are
willing. Physicians have been
our friends for so years.
"For FIVE years suffered with bron.
chitis. A few weeks ago began 70
take Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and only
two bottles entirely cured me-"
Daniel B. Ipps, Alta, W. Va.
iSe., Sos, 500. ss1s g. c. AVER CO.. Lowell. Mass
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13

The farmhouse occupied by Arthur Nc
Cleary, atSianton, was burned early yesterday
morning, together with most OF the con
tents. Nobody was injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
Marrtaaes.

CAMPBELL-LOEBE-on January GOTH 1902 At
Old Swedes Church. by the Rev. Martin b.
Dunlap, Frank y. Campbell to Miss KmuiA
Loebe, both OF this city
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-02-13
BURNED ALMOST TO A CRISP
Frightful Fate of Miss Susan
Chadwick.
A LAMP IGNlTED HER CLOTHING
After She Had Fallen in a Cell
lar.

Smoke Aroused the Inmates of the House,
But Too Late to Save the Woman
Was subject to Failing Spells, and Proba-i
bly, Was Unconscious at the Time.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-15

ence with respect to these things. Let me
say beforehand that It has little or nothing
OF the holiness Of bygone days.
The wish to know the future has no long
er any significance In the religious and po-
Iitical life OF the nations. The wonders Of
our own days and OF the past seemingly
euffice to quenoh Twentieth Century mans
thirst for miracles, He hasn't the time to
ask what might be and what will happen.
But, instinct being stronger than reason,
the desire for knowing the future still ex-
lists, even though avoiding the light OF day.
Nowadays fortune telling is practiced only
by the vulgar and despised it appeals only
TO the ignorant and easily led, and childish
or ridiculous means are employed to attain
problematic ends Yet IT is not wholly with
out merit. as my own experience shows.
I pursued fortune telling to its secret
haunts, its most miserable lurking holes,
for I was determined to study the impress
sion it makes upon its devot@es. I went an
unbellever but ready to believe, without
prejudice, but, open-eyed. began my in
vestigatlons conscious of the fact that there
is some truth in every error of long stand
ing. The very survival of the error proves
that.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-15
Ill.


It's almost alarming TO fnd that a stran-
ger can read our heart better than we our
selves.
Julia undoubtedly read in my souI and IN
those OF the friends sent to her She read
their thoughts and sentiments. old and new,
among them some forgotten ones; she read
OF hopes We had abandoned or were
ashamed Of. or dormant aspirations yet un-
born, maybe uncoEcelved.
will try TO explain. It would seem TO
the shallow that julia knew more about
my affairs than / That is mistake. Her
prophecy echoed. in reality. IT, more than
my own hopes and aspirations. And who
knows but she gaused my innermost wishes
correctly in predicting the death OF my en-
emy? Doubtless the desire for his undolng
was one Of those contemplate thoughts
which man is loath TO express or own up
to, bat it was there with the rest, and she
read it of.
If this death had occurred-if my enemy
had passed away without apparent reason.
for no outward cause-Illness. accident or
crime-then I would believe in prophecy.
But /. not Julia. would have been the
prophet for Julia was but the medium. 1t
would have been my instinct that foresaw
the event so intimately connected with my
fate. the sibyl merely Interpreting my own
particular intuition.
Now. as to the other cases:
Smith. who was told that his relative
would die probably knew in his heart OF
hearts that the man was doomed; knew it
despuite the encouraging words of the ply
sician.
This conviction. be it natural or other
wise. he tried TO down because ne wished
Aas relative to live. but the somnamhuls
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-06-15

nv
MAURICE MAETERLINCKI

discovered It in the bunch Of false hopes
held out for her inspection.
Miller. by Julias aid. recovered a pre-
cious documsnt-second sight or memoryH'
that is the question. My friend scouts the
memory idea He thought the thing had
been stolen and secretly blamed one OF hiz
employees for the theft.
Yet it's possible that some brain cell made
note OF It when he put the document in e
certain place. while his memory. busy with.
other things. did not The somnambule dis
covered this hidden writing and drew I'd
forth. TO the utmost astonishment of its
human depositary.
Is this prophecy? And were the great
historic oracles Of which the Bible teIls
and that We find spread on the books o1
the ancents no more real-just thougntsl
aspirations and hopes slumbering in perS
SONS or nations brain cells-brought to-
light by a special gift, that. after all, may
have been a disease and certainly Is abb
normal? I can't answer this question; sct-
ence will-some day.
Yet repeat. It's almost inconcenceiyapls
that we can't look into the future, while
no further removed from It than from thu
past. Taking it all together. . memory that
concerns itself only with things that have
been Is but half memory. l feel sure .ha<
the time will come when the memory foS
things future shall be discovered-or redts7
covered.
What would happen II we could look infa
the futuref Those who know enough u
! study past and present, the learned man
and women Of the period. would undoube7
edly embrace this new-oid science n TIN
same spirit which made them masters oe
history. OF law or medicine. And these gift
ed ones would be able to distinguish boz
tween the evils that are inevitable and
those that can be avoided
II We csuId look into the future our cuul
OF happiness would increase IN size and our
nisfortunes would be less. yet the millen5
MUM would probably be as far Off as ever.
as the great majority Of people would Close
their ears 10 the voice OF the future. s1
they now do to the teachings OF the past-s
to history and experience.
MAURICE MANTERI12zca,