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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
DEATH OF OUTLAW TRACY.


Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
Spokane, Wash, Aug. 6-Harry
Tracy, an escaped convict and murderer,
is surrounded in swamp near the
Eddy farm, II miles southeast of Cres-
ton, Washington.
-Four hours before the special mes
senger left for reinforcements long
range rife duel between Tracy and
posse of eight men, headed by Sheriff
Gardner, had been in progress.
A telephone message received from
Davenport early this morning states
that Is armed men have already left In
wagons for the scene of the battle.
Sheriff Doust of Spokane county also
has gone to the scene.
Later--Tssoy killed himself in q
whestfield near Fellowes at 6. 80 a. m.
he was surrounded by posse.
Harry Tracy escaped from the Oregon
State Psnitentisry, at Salem, june
9th, in company with David Merrill,
after killing four mon, Frank w. Fer
rell, q. r. i. Jones and b. r. Tifiny,
guards, and Frank Ingraham, con-
yict, who tried to prevent his flight On
June 28th Tracy killed Merrill near
NapsFine, Washington, shooting him
from behind and leaving his body in a
Forest where it was found July 18th,
Or July Sd, near Seattle, in fight
with posse, Tracy shot and killed
Charles Raymond, q deputy sheriff,
and r. Z. Breese, \ policeman, and
MORALLY wounded Nail RaHies. who
died on the following day, and wounded
Carl Anderson and Louie Zafeyitc.
newspaper reporters.
Tracy committed many feats of
daring during his flight, in the course
when apparently surrounded, and held
up numerous farmers, whom ho forced
to furnish food and clothing, and by
threats Of numbering their families
compelled them to cover up his tracks.
Perhaps his greatest show Of daring
was displayed July I'd at South Bay,
near Olympia, when he held up six
men and forced four, including Capt.
Clark Of large gasoline launch, to
embark With him on Puget Sound and
pilot him up stream for ten hours. In
1897 Tracy murdered Valentine Hose, a
ooloEpo Colorado cattlemgn, and
William Strong. a boy.
A total reward of 81, GOO was offered
for his arrest, Gov. Mcbride Of Wash
ingtun offering q, 800 for his capture
dead or alive. The STATE of Oregon
offered Sc, COO. and brother of one Of
the guards killed at the penirentiary
offered si00. The reward for Merrill's
capture amounted TO 81, 500, which has
been claimed by Mrs. Waggoner, a
berry picker, and her son, who found
the body near their home
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
TROLLEY IN KENT.
Franchise for Road From chestertown to
Colchester.

Franchise for Road From Chestertown to
Tolchcster.
ChesteTtown, Nd, Aug. 6.-After a con-
test continuing through several weeks the
Board Of Commissioners for Kent county
yesterday Awarded the right TO build an
electric railway frotn Chestertown to Toll
chester Beach and Rock Hall.
The Baltimore d Chestertown Railway Co.
of Kent county, Mr.. Trimbls Of Phiisdel-
phia president, won from It's rival, the Kent
d Cecil Light. Power and Railway Co., 3.
r. Cochran, Jr., of Wilmington president.
The successful corporation paid down in
hundred dollar bills s., 900 for the right 10
use about is miles OF public roadvRy. The
road is TO be conpleted by July lat, 1903.
The Kent & Cecil Co. asked gthe right 10
build the road through from Rock Hall to
the Delaware line Wis Elktcn end Cecil
county, but failed to give tbs game satisfac-
tory Insurance to the commissioners of COM
pleting tho work as were offered by the other
company. which was represented By Hope
II. Barroll.
The most intense interest exists in the
matter, and delegations and petitions from
tho different sections of the county we're be-
fore the commissioners yesterday. The vote
of the commissioners stood s TO In favor
Of the Barroll proposition, the minority
members voting to hold the matter open in
the hope that a satisfactory proposition to
run the road from the bay at Rock Hall
through the entire county could be secured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
SUICIDE Or JOHN MURPHY.
He Drowned Himself in the South Long
Race Near Market street.


Race Near Market Street.
John Murphy, aged GA years, of Ills
French street, committed suicide about
o'clock Tuesday afternoon by drowning
himself In the south long race near Market
street entranc to Brandywine Park. 1t is
thought he. was Respondent because of the
death of friend, which occurred about
three weaks ago.
Mr.. Murphy and Samuel Cook, youthful
relative. were walking in the park. when,
suddenly, Mir. Murphy took his watch from
his pocket and handed 1t 10 the boy and
asked him to take II home. Young Cook
was about to do as requested when Mr..
Murphy took of his hat and coat and
plunged into the race.
Paul Goslin, Jacob Cook and Walter
Talley were notified and Mr.. Goslin soon
recovered the body and he and several others
took it from the race. Drs. Shortlidge and
Carmichael were summoned and tried for
nearly an hour to kindle any spark of life
that might exist in the body, but without
success. He evidently drowned soon after
plunging into the race, as he was brought
to the surface in very short time, which
gave hopes that he might be resuscitated.
Coroner Frick took charge of the body and
will probably give certificate OF death
from drowning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
REGULAR REPUBLICAN TICKET.

indications Point to the denomination of
Congressman Bau. Treasurer Burris and
Auditor Norman.
There is every reason to believe that
the Regular Republicans will, at their
State convention to be held next Tues
day week, nominate Congressman L.
Heisler Ball, State Treasurer Martin
B. Burris and Auditor Of Accounts
Purnal B. Norman.
1t has been the custom in the past to
follow this plan and there is every
reason to believe that there will be no
deviation this time.
The Regulars are hopeful that their
ticket win be endorsed by the Union
Republicans and predictions are fire.
quently heard that Ii will most likely
receive such endorsement, although
some Of the Union Republicans express
the opinion that their convention will
act Independently and ii there is TO be
one ticket it must be arranged by mu-
tual agreement afterward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
DOVER TOWN COUNCIL.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
Dover, Aug. 5.-The Town Council
held its monthly meeting last night.
The treasurer reported 50, 543. 81 to
the credit of the general fund, and
81, 301. 80 to the credit of the electric
light and water fund.
An adverse report was made on a
petition for the extension of the sewer
on north State street.
Mayor Postles and Councilman Hazel
were appointed committee to go to
Wilmington for the purpose of negotiat-
ing for crushed stone for Dover's streets
and inspecting wilmington's drinking
fountains.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Annie E. Hatfield of Lincoln City has
been granted pension If So month.
Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church, ON
tha State road between Dover and Smyrna.
is being thoroughly remodeled. Tho reopen
ing services will be held Sunday, August 18th.
Announcement has just been made Of the
wedding of former Representative George r.
Donavan of Blackbird hundred and Miss
Jennie Edenfeld of that vicinity, which
took place two weeks ago. The bride Is
only Is.
Charles Gardiner, aged Is years, with
other boys, went to Rockland Lake. Nil.
ford, to swim yesterday week. when Gardiner
went upon the railroad bridge and made
dive. The water was shallower than he
thought. In his descent he struck the bot
ton, and broke his neck. He died soon
afterwards.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Mitchell, widow of james t. Mitchell, died
suddenly from an attack of indigestion
Monday at the residence of her son, William
Eugene Mitchell. in the 18th year of her
age. Mrs. Mitcheil's maiden name was
MheIrets. she vas born In Denton, Nd.
E. Mitchell and Mrs. Mary r. Davis of
Oxford and Rev. James NJ. Mitchell of the
Wilmington Conference of the Methods.
Episcopal Church, now serving on Seaford
circuit
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Salisbury, Nd, Aug. 6.-Frank Graham,
an insurance man of Philadelphia, was ac-
cidentEily shot through the body Monday,
and it is helieYed his wound is mortal. The
accident took place at the home of Peter
Grammar, brother of tho WOUNDED man,
near Athol, in Wicomico county. party
was target shooting on the lawn with a cat
rifle, and after the practice the rifle was
given to boy 10 carry into the house. He
stopped to load it and while doing so
another child crime up and took hold Of the
gun. 1t went of and Sir. Graham received
the bullet, which passed through the stomach
Physicians were summoned and the ball
was located under tho skin In the back.
county. He Is Il years old, Is married and
has two children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Easion, Nd. Aug. GA double delegation
of eight was named yesterday by the Demo
cratic County Convention TO the OCEAN City
First District Congressional Convention.
They are: Col. Edward Lloyd, ]. Frank
Turner, George w. Wilson, Joseph B. Har.
rinGtan, John Selby Martin, J.. McKenney
Willis, Edward @. Storks and James II.
Caulk. A resolution was passed instructing
the delegates to use their best efforts to
secure the nomination for Congress of Gen.
joseph Bruff Seth. and another instrncting
them to observe the unit rule in voting on
all questions before the convention.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

In the two months from June 1st 10 July
21st, sea licenses were issued at the Office of
Clerk of the Peace Quigley, for receipts of
$50, 735.47. They were as follows: For inns
and tsyerns. 81 special inns, "a retailers
liquor license, 16; special retailer, o.; drug
gists' liquor license, 8; peddlar, IL hawker
peddleI, %; merchants, yearly, 295; mer-
chants, six months, ~; manufacturers,
yearly, "a: marriages. Pos: brokers. l i;
circus, 2; doctors, 81 deniists, 4 eating
houses. s; lawyers, $ photographers, 9;
real estate, 3; stations and jacks, i; merry
go-round. /,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
Death Of soln,nnn pinnin.

Easton, Md, Aug: 6-Soiomon PipPin
of Easton, one of the best known business
men of the Eastern Shore. died yesterday,
aged So. BE was a farmer. the owner of
large livery stables and dealer in horses
and mules. He owned valuable real estate
in Talbot. Two months ago he began the
erection of a large dwelling in EAs,on,
which is left nncompieted. Mr.. Pippin' s
widow survives him with two sons and three
daughters-D DR.. William NJ. Pippin of Wash
ington, isaac R. Pippin OF Easton, Mrs. A..
l.. Nichols of Easton, Mrs, Homer Roe of
Pittsbnrg and Mrs. t. H. SwRnk of Balti-
rnnra
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Special corrsspondenee q Gazette and Jourz

Special Correspondents OF Gazette and Journal.
Smyrna, Aug. a-SstuEday being
registration day. many oolored people
came here. At night, some having i'm
bioed considerable whisky, they were
boisterous, and three were arrested and
fined for disorderly conduct. Another
negro. who was moro disorderly than the
others, Tss sentenced to pay fine of
$40 and required to give peace bond.
Large quantities Of peaches, pears.
corn corn ana ai potatoes are being shipped
toes are ripening, and soon will be
shipped in large quantities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
Samuel G. coigain Died ms a Result of Be-
ing Squeezed Between Cars.

Pleasant street, freight brakeman on the
p, W. q b. railroad. xas squeezed between
cars at Race and Hutton streets about $40
O'Clock Tuesday and died while being
taken on shifting engine to the emergency
hospital at French street station. He leaves
a widow.
The accident happened ON what is known
as the Augustine branch of the p, W. 4 B.
railroad, upon which freight cars are handled
for the quarries, mills and other establish
ments along the north side of the Brandy
wine. Cars we're being shifted in the vicinity
of the William Lea & Sons Co. Is mills.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

To Encourage Agricultural Development.
Associated Pres Disrsteh by Special wiresA
Pietermaritzburg, Natal, Aug. a.
An important report isaas by the Sur
veyor-General and Director Of Agricni-
ture estimates that 10, 600 white farmers
are necessary in order to enable SataI
to supply her own agricultural needs,
and declares that preference should be
given to small farmers willing 10 work
with their own hands. The report
recommends the leasing of government
lands at rentals equal to 8 per cent Of
their nnimproved value, and also adyo-
Gates assisted immigration and Ernnts
OF money to encourage agricultural de-
veiopment along various lines.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

On account of the murky condition of the
weather peaches are not in prime condition.
They ranged in prices yesterday from 50 to So
cents per basket. The best fruit will not be
obtained until about the latter part of the
month when 1t will be ready for the house
wife to can and preserve. PluGs of the
Japanese variety were here in abnndRnce at
8 to 8 cents per quart. Plums of the minor
grades were hard to dispose of at any price.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Associated Press Dispatch BY Special wireA
Victoria. b. O., Aug. 6-Twelve boys
sons of American and European meF-
chants and missionary residents in
China, died of ptomaine poisoning ut tho
China Inland Mission School, Ghetto,
July 18th. One of the courses served
to the boys and teachers at the school
was chicken pie There were seveza.
taken i'll, and it was thought tha.
cholera had broken out in the scheol.
but the ailment turned out to DO
ptomaiue poisoning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Associated Press nIspatch b Special Wifss-
London, Eng, Aug. 6-The Ameri.
can bicyclist Diayolo, who fell ut thu
Aquarium last night while " looping
the LOOP passed good night at
Westminster Hospital, TO which be En,s
taken after the accident 1t Is expected
that he will recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
sudden pea,h Of a salesman.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Aug. &C. A. Fountain, travelling
salesman for Baltimore firm, was found
dead in bed yesterday a the Bayard House,
was held this morning, The jury rendered
a verdict OF death from apoplexy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07
Mr. EWART OPPOSES
EXTRA ALLOWANCES
5ingIehanded. He Fights Pay
ments to Kelley and Rettew.
DECLARES THEY ARE WELL PAID
With Extras Allowed for Clerk
Hire.

he Levy Court Has Fewer to Make Allow
ances to Certain Figure; hut Mr.. Ewart
Argues That While Poor People Are
Having Their Properties Sold for Taxes It
is unwise to Pass such Items for officials
Getting Large Salaries.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Special uoFresToadenee o; Gaxette and Journal.
Dover, Aug. Mis- Ada G.. Tucker and
lospeh l. Bonsuii, jr., We're married ys.sier-
cay az ne hoLie OF she bride' parents, tbs 4
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-08-07

Elizabeth A. Watson, agnd 81 years, died
Tuesday at her home, III East seventh
street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-12

SEE Hirschman's for all kinds @
lace curtains.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. James st.
Clair on Monday evening January
10th daughter.
The HartigaL SANDER suit has
been postponed. In consequence it
will net be tried at the present term
of court.
THE ladies will as they always do
give very delightful entertainment
at the M. E. church on Friday even.
ing.
THE ladies society will give a sup.
per in the NJ E. Church on Friday
evening the 14th. There will be no
admission fee and every one will get
about double the worth of his money.
WEAVER, the grocer, makes a spe-
cialty of the famous Gold Medal
-four and sells it at So cents per
sack. Housekeepers all know the
excellence of this brand. He also
carries Golden Key, Minnhaha, Su
preme, Ceresota and Camelia. You
can always get what you want.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-12

We wash white goods while they
are scalding, is the reason why we
don't have to use caustic soda or acids
TO get them clean. Phone Miller's
Laundry the wagon will call
WERNER, FoRTNEY u Co. will give
10 pounds graduated sugar for 50e
with every Dollars worth of goods
purchased
OF course Parkersburg is not to be
outdone by any other town in the
State in landing glass houses and has
secured one to work two Thousand
men.
THE Fifth Ward in Fairmont was
the scene OF great excitement Tuesday
on account of mad dog which ran
amuck for some time. No persons
were bitten but it is thought several
dogs suffered from the bites. The
brute was shot by policeman.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-12
THE Glee, Mandolin and Guitar
Clubs are all right.

THE Glee, Mandolin and Guitar
Clubs are all right.
AS A result of the meeting OF
the Republican county committee
May 18th has been selected as the date
for the primary.
THE Bar z Ranch will go from here
to Uniontown. They are assured OF
a crowded house there. They also
have that assurance here.
MORE than $500 were taken in at
the door last night at the concert Civ
en- by the Varsity lads. This will do
a great deal toward fixing the Athlet-
ic Association for whose benefit the
affair was given.
THE Hagan restaurant In Unioa-
town is becoming famous. 1t is a
very delightful place, is splendidly
managed and gives the very best ser.
vice. Morgantown will do we'll to
remember this when they visit Union.
town.
THE Bostonia Sextette Club will
appear at Commencement Hall on
Wednesday evening February 10th.
This VIII be one of the series of en-
tertainments given by the University
lecture committee.
WINTER shows little sign of losing
her grip. The old rule that farmers
always expect to pillow for two weeks
in February will be badly cracked
this time. Should it clear off and
moderate now it would require almost
the balance of the month to put the
earth in condition to work we'll
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-12
Frat Pins Here.

George @. Hayes & Company have
some of the prettiest fraternity pins
seen in town for long time. They
are agents for Newman of New York
whose work is we'll known to the coll
lege man. Those who may want to
get fraternity pin would do well to
look at the line handled by Hayes and
make selection. Anything not in
stock may be ordered and received In
a few days. Hayes can save you
money on the purchase.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-12

READ Hirschmans advertisement
on their two leading lines of shoes.
MIDwEEK lenten services begin this
evening at 1880 at the Lutheran
church
OLD clothes made to look as good
as new by George Weibel, the dyer and
cleaner 424 Front Street
FINNELL q GORDON have sold a
lot belonging to Adam Bower in
South Park to Prof c. II. Patterson
for 1,250
THE A. F. G. W. q. is preparing
to give big ball on Easter Monday.
This organization is very strong
here and the affair is bound to be a
brilliant success.
THE rural mail carriers have had
a rather unpleasant job of it for sew
eral weeks past. The people on their
routes appreciate this and many of
them do all they can to help make
the carriers comfortable.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-02-12
ABOUT OUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention of Prominent People
Where They are aud How they are.


f. IL. Yost has returned TO Clarks
burg after spending several days al
the Sigma Chi house.
Smith Hood, OF Fairmont, has beer
in the city. His many friends her,
are glad to see him.
Senator George Cole, OF Weston, /.
here To visit relatives and TO attend
60 some business.
Rev. |. M. Wallace goes to Greens.
burg, Pa, tomorrow TO attend con.
ference meeting OF the church. He
will return in the evening.
Sol Frum of Clinton district is sur.
fering from a very sore hand which
was injured some time ago while ht
was logging
Mrs. George B. kremer is recov.
ering from severe attack of illness
and in a short time will be complete.
~ restored to health.
Mrs. Sarah Reed is suffering grea,
deal from the effects OF severe fall
which she received a day or so since.
Her hip is dislocated
Rev. Leroy Stephens, of Lewisburg,
Pa, Is here To visit friends for short
time. DR.. Stephens was formerly
President of the Mt. Pleasant insti-
tute.
Mrs. Jack Baker Of Statlers Run
has been very sick for several DAYS and
fears were entertained that she would
not recover. However the last re-
ports from her are to the effect that
she is getting better. She was for
merly Miss Moore OF this place.
Miss Bessie Hartigan received an
ovation at the concert given by the
Glee, Mandolin and Guitar clubs last
night. She was encored repeatedly
and her work was the feature Of the
evening. The rest of the program
was very much above the average and
1t pleased the audience immensely.
Hon. John j. Brown has resigned
from his position as commissioner
In chancery after long and honor
able career in that connection. His
fellow members of the bar are sorry
to lose him from this department.
Col. r. e. Fast has been appointed
in his stead.
Judge U. S. Kendall has returned
to Feirmont after brief visit here.
Judge Kendall is president of an as
ISOLATION formed of college fraternity
men in Fairmont. He says that
they expect to give a number OF
functions during the coming spring
and that the Greek letter men Of
the University will be invited to at
tend these. From the expressions
on the part of local people there will
be big attendance whenever any
of these affairs come off.