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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
LEVY COURT.
BiiIs Allowed, a Bridge Contract Awarded
and Other Busincss Transacted.

Bills Allowed a Bridge Contract Awarded
and other Bpsincss Transacted.
1.-The Levy Court convened at II. IL
o'clock Tuesday morning with President
Willis and Messrs. Armstrong, Mealey
and Chandler present. .s
When Mr.. Ewart's name was called,
the reply was in a low tone. AT
Dover.'' He is attending the Union
Republican State Convention.
The following bills were ordered paid
Samuel Andrews, 81. so; William Wick
cry, 1920; Globe Printing Co., 325. 20 I;
John W.. Banks, S31 Morris Electric
Co. 1920; Broaius & Smedley, 81. 48 !;
Cartmell & Son, SOS. oo, A. s: Reed &
Bro. Co., .s59. So !; the Globe Printing
Co., s2S.50 W. r. Deighton, $3.50;
Owen j. Hession. 1887; Morris Elec-
trio Co., s33 81; j.. Hudson, slL0I !;
for sheep killed, s55; trustees OF the
New Castle County Workhouse, ~,
| 2SS. so, less prisoners Of United States
Court, s22. so; W. Z. Martin, 49, so; b.
Frank Dilworth and Daniel Lynch, sl4.
Bids for a new single steel. span
| bridge 81 fest 8 inches In length over
| the Christiana at Woodward Mills
were opened and we're as follows; Nell
son a Buchanan Co. of Chsmbersburg,
/ Ia, pb. 20 hODoTb ~. ptotIi5Oh5 lANStW
| Castle, 81, 0S2. %. The contract was
awarded to Nelson, Buchanan d. Co,
| The following bills were paid under
a resolution from Mr.. Chandler: James
Ale, sl4O; Mahlon X. Lancaster, sl60 ;
4 Gilbert Denney, $50. The bills are for
boat hire at Third street bridge over
i the Christians. Ale and Lancaster
each receive $40 per day. Denney re-
ceived $50 for each day his boat was
in service. .s. s.-..; .s'
/ A discussion arose relative to the pay
mont Of the extra bill for painting
Washington street bridge 1t was stated
4 that the work had been let out by con.
tract, but that the contract had moi
been fulfilled And the contractors had
| been raid before the discovery was
made that the work had not been prop
erly done.
The finance committee will report or
4. the Donohoe- Dickey Adams tax mat
4 ter next Tuesday. !
| The court ordered $4,000 drawn in
favor of the Ferris Industrial School,
Patrick McGrory, former collector O.
New Castle hundred, asked to hav,
an error list of s13, sos. "a for road tai
in New Castle hundred allowed. Th'
matter was laid over until Mr.. Meg
ginson returns from England.
The pay roll was passed.
A communication from Hoffecker
Hoffecker was received, asking tina
the refunding Of the lax paid for th'
Florence Crittenton Home for 1901. l
was referred to the finance committee.
Mr.. Chandler reported receiving
check of s727.50 from the Wilmington
City Railway Co. for the company
share of pianking Washington stree
bridge.
Tie following tax collections wer
reported by Collector Rettew: Fran
Megginson, New Castle, 81. 800. 81; L
Ii. swan, Red Lion, 81, 006, 02; Ephrain
Myers, Christiana, s525. So; Davi
Appleby, White Clay Creek, 81, $40. 30
The attorney Of the court will be in
+. structed to notify Collector james l
Collins of st. Georges hundred that b
must settle with the court by Tuesda
,, next or the court will proceed agains
4 his sureties.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
RECEIVER ASKED FOR.


Litigation in the United States Court Con-
corning a Wharf Property at Lewes.
In the United States Court yesterday
morning Edward ID. Booz of Balti7
more, MIDI through his attorney,
Horace T. Cheyney of Philadelphia,
filed bill in equity in an action
against the Philadelphia & Lewes
Transportation Co., GeorgeH West
and J. A.1Tumsell OF philadelphia, in
which the complainant claims lien
on wharf property at LeweH, through
q charter party, for the charter Of the
steamboat Gen. j.. A.ssssppmont, the
amount claimed being sR l81. %, which
ia alleged to be due from the transpor-
tatiou company.
The wharf was recently sold by a
State officer for SUSSEX county on a
Judgment. The complainant prays that
the gum mentioned be declareda lien
on the wharf at Lewes, that a receiver
he appointed and that the court direct
thattbe wharf be sold by the receiver,
and that an injunction issue.
United States Marshall Short made
service of q copy of the papers on
Charles H. Maull of Lewes, secretary
of the company. The company is to
make answer on Monday, October 9Th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
COLLISION AT FULL SPEED.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept, 2,An east
bound Rock Island cattle train and an
engine and caboose ,eollided head-on
near Birmingham, Mo, 10 miles east
of here, last night, killing four train
men and iniuring three others
Dead--James Speyer, engineer; Thos.
Griffith, engineer; Clarence Mahardt,
fireman, and Q. w. Ballinger, fireman.
Iniured-R. G.. Gibson, severely
- Gibson, conductor, seriously, and
- Dudley, conductor, seriously. 5
The trains were running at full speed
when they met. Both engines were
demolished, 1and, the entire cattle trair
of 30 cars was overturned, Nearly 30l
head of live stock we're killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
aeatns.

ADAMS In This city, ON september ID, 1862,
James c. Adams.
BIDDLE-on August 9th, 1902. Clement NJ.
Biddle, in the OIth year OF his age
BossERT-In this city, on August 29th, 1902.
Sarah NJ. Bossert widow OF Christopher Bossert,
aged ~ years. E ~
CLARKE-In Philadelphia, Pa, on August 9th,
1901 Annie T. shuck, wife of Lcniucl II. Clarke,
aged 20 years. y.
DuNGAN-In this city, on August 18th, 1902
Samuel DUNCAN, son OF Samuel g. and the late
Catharine V. DUNCAN, nee Hnnion aged wears
GRUBB-on August eth, 1902, Edwin Ienning.
ton, son OF Elmer A. aud MARGARET G. Grub,
and grandson OF the late william Ii. IL. and
Kate +. Grubb. aged year.
HoRN--At Philadelphia, on September LIST, 1902.
Thomas J. Horn. formerly OF this city.
MqNAMEE-on september Cd, 1902, Margaret
McSamee in her Sith year.
McGINNES-ln this city, on September LIST, 1902.
Ida P daughter Of Edward and Martha Nc
Ginness, aged year
PoRTER-ln this city on september ID, 1902,
Joseph Oliver. infant son Of l., Oliver aud Mary
L. Porter, aged months.
PRtTIHETT- On August aeih. 1902. Harry, son
Of Marion and Annie A. PritcEett, aged "
.rnpnths
81 ,IvAS-At Coatesviile, Pa. on August Slst,
~ Serena b., wife OF Joseph j. sullivan, in
nes eth year, -
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.

Arrangements Being Made to Build seS-
eraI coIored SCHOOLS in Che Near Future.
lThe New Castle County School Board
held a meeting at the office of Henry
O., Conrad sin this city yesterday,
at switch plans were discussed for ex-
tending the school facilities for the
cofored children in the rural districts.
The boards plans provide for new
schools at Port Penn, Mt Pleasant,
Thoroughfare Neck and Iron Hill.
The ooiored people of the Mt. Pleasant
and Port Penn districts have about
complied with the requirements and IT
is likely that the work will proceed at
those PLACES at once, and building will
bs sbegunsat the other places as soon as
the requirements are complied WITH
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
WILLIAMS MAY CONFESS ALL.
oniciaIss Expect Negro to Give Details
Barn Tragedy. ~

Ohicialss Expect Negro to Give Details OF
Barn Tragedy. ~
Bridgeton, N. j., Sept. 2.-Coroner
Mcpherson has issued subpnnas for
many witnesses for the inquest in the
deaths of John 8. Holmes and Miss
Catherine Shute, which will be held
in the Court House at 2 so'olock this
afternoon. The general public will be
excluded. IL is Understood that Prose
cutor Fithian has advised that the
coroner present to the jury only suf-
ficient evidence to fix the cause Of
death and to hold John Williams, the
negro who has confessed his RESPONSE
bility.
The authorities will not admit that
there Is anything new in the case, but
there is good reason for believing that
Williams has made q more sweeping
confession since. he first signed the
statement now in possession Of Sheriff
Hendee. There is absolutely no doubt
in the minds of the county officials that
Williams will very soon admit every
detail concerning tine tragedy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
mo-, ~ Ioakiaw.

AiiIlard'C. Gamble, aged IL years, of 2i5
East Second street, died Tuesday afternoon
from lockjaw, caused by being struck in the
breast, by a baseball. In company with
several companions, he was engaged in
game of ball on August 2lst. During the
play ball was thIown.lto Gamble, which
struck him in rho breast. Nothing was
thought III the matter until Tuesday. last,
when Mrs. Gamble, upon going upstairs to
arouse the boy, found him III convulsions.
An examination showed that the boys Jaws
were tightly locked. Drs. Henry X. Spru-
ance and II. W. Briggs were summoned and
pronounced II Almost extraordinary case.
FROM his feet up to- the his chest the boys
legs and body had hardened and his head
was so heavy that it was impossible for him
to hold IL up. ne.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Thomas j. Horn, aged about 65 years
of Philadelphia, died suddenly in a
small boat on Warrington's pond,
Swedesboro, N. j., Monday. Mr..
Horn, accompanied by two friends,
went to enjoy days fishing. They
embarked in ono of the small craft, and
Mr.. Horn was in the act of batting his
hook, when he threw up his hands and
fell back in the boat, gasping for
breath. His companions worked hard
to revive him, but death ensuedlwithin
few minutes. Coroner Stout of
Wenonah was summoned, and, after
viewing the body, gave q certificate Of
death from natural causes. 1t is b.
lieved the unfortunate man was stricken
with paralysis of the heart. Mr.. Horn
was the father of S.'J. Horn and Mrs.
R. r. Deverell of this CITY,. Charles a.
Horn of Philadelphia, and Mrs. 7. III.
HAYWARD of 4Germantown. He has been
making his home with his son Charles,
1920 Opal street. Philadelphia
DR.. Valentine McNeal Hodgson died at
| Atlanta, Ca, on Wednesday, August nth,
| aged SO years. Interment was made at Villa
| RIGA, Ga. on the, 2Sth instant. Deceased
was born and reared in Wilmington and
learned the trade of nlaehinist at the Har.
|
not work at tho business very long. He
married Elizabeth, daughter of William
Rice. He moved to Georgia, where he
studied medicine, graduated at the Georgia
| University and established himself at Villf
Rica, whsrs he had d large. ,practiee; also, Q
| drug store, which, with ITS contents, was
entirely destroyed by the Federal troops dur
ing the Civil War. After the close of tbs
war he removed with his family to Whining
ton, but returned 10 Atlanta in 1872, wheri
he resided ever since. He, engaged in tl'
| practice of medicine Until about four year
ago. About six years ago he came. Nortl
| on a visit to his relatives in Wilmington
and Philadelphia, After his return home HI
said he had enjoyed his trip, and his desirt
OF seeing his old home had been gratified
He had always enjoyed good health unit
about q, year ago, when ne begun 10 fail
He was iii about eight weeks with iaundice
He buried his wife little over three year
ago, 80, ,..e,...,5 I, u,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Special Correspondeace Of Ga1ette and JOURNAL.
Newark, Sept. s.-work is being pushed
on the new match factory. The contractor
hopes to haye.the building in condition for
the machinery by September 25th. There
il scarcity Of mechanics and aborers.
building which Is being erected for the
fibre company, and more laborers are
needed. n
The Beimont'farfn ia winning many prizes
on us thoroughbred chickens. Mr.. Oliver,
the owiiery is exhibiting 800 fowls in the
North.
IRo Ccochls Bridge and Kirkwood base
bail ci0hs played it the formr pluce Mon
day, and Cooch Bridge won by the score
OF q 10 q.
John FL Lewis has inst celebrated his
a0ih birthday anniversary. Despite his poor
health. hs takes an active interest in bust
ness affairs. $50 att fFiN w
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Bowers Beach, Sept 2. Peter R.
Hart, 65 years old. OF Magnolia,
started early yesterday morning in a
small skiff for the first Of the season g
oysters off Bo sers' Beach. When the
steamer Mary U. Citizens, from Phils,
aelphia, started to- turn in the creek
Captain Durbroush spoke Hart to take
the other side OF tho stream. He
failed to do so, his little craft was
swnmped and he drowned before the
Steamers, crew could reach him. He
leaves widow and four children.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
MILFORD.
Rescued From n burning House--Oysters
Are small This Year,

Rescued From burning houhe-OSrtefs
Are small This Year,
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Milford. sept. 3,--E.W, Barrows, patentee
Of the pendulum swinging chair, who re-
sides a mile southwest of here, nearly lost his
life last night by fire. His home was de-
stroyed, together with its contents. MIR.
Barrows is deaf, and slept i'll secluded
part OF the house. His vie and children
escaped, and, noticing that MIR. Barrows was
missing, they notified the spectators, who
Immediately started in 20 rescue him. He
was found sleeping, with enibers all around
him and, other means of egress being cut
off, rescued and rescuers had to get out of
the window. The loss Is said to be about
$1,000.
for sale here. There are about 20 boats tong
ing for the biyalyes at the mouth of the
Mispillion River, and the catch is disposed
CT in Milford and the surrounding country.
The oysters are small this year, contrary to
expectations.
The price of tomatoes still holds up and
the farmers who have contracted are kick
ing themselves, as the eonditions last year
were such as to discourage the practice but
the old habit was strong. so the local Gamers
get the bulk of the yield at 81 ton, while
at the depot tomatoes are selling at SIS to
$40 tom Growers now say they will grow
no tomatoes ongcontract. next season.
Daniel HiTsoh is erecting a coinmodtpns
house on Causey avenue. The structure will
cost about IS, coo, and Mr.. Hirsch expects
TO have ittready for occupancy by January
1st.
The homecoming Of the liberated 70,
hunters was attended here by a reception,
Their friends are all glad to see the boys al
| liberty, and their enemies believe the cause
| Of Justice has been met by their tour-months
| imprisonment. .t1y, y.
| Work will begin this week on the repair
of the Avenue NJ. Il. Church steeple, which
| was damaged by lightning in July.
| The protracted drought is doing consider
able damage to- late-planted corn In thii
vicinity, and the absence of moisture Is lst
| hurting tomatoes, buckwhent and clover.
Personal: Rev. s. NJ. Morgan and wifi,
| are at Rehoboth Mr.. and Mrs. George q
| Abbott, of Philadelphia are visiting here
\ Miss Maggie Rinehall Of Philadelphia is thu
| guest of Mrs. X. j. Mears.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Cleveland, o., Sept. 3.--Simon johnson,
colored, who gave his home as Chicago. WINS
shot at the residence of Attorney Charles N.
Sheldon by Mr.. Sheldon early today. Tho
negro tried TO escape after being shot. but
was trailed by bloodhounds and captured too
yards from the house. He is fatally hurt.
The capture of johnson, II Is believed,
clears up tho mystery in the series Of bur-
nlaries which have been terrorizing the
residents of East Cleveland for three weeks.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Copenhagen, Denmark, Sept. 3.--Messages
received at the court here today announced
that the Czarinn Ia seriously Ill, but that no
great danger is anticipated. It ia suggested
that the DowaGer CzBrina of Russia. who
was to have left st. Petersburg September
eth for Copenhagen, accompanied by King
George of Greece, viii postpone her depart
ure in consequence Of the Cgarina's illness.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
Accident on New York Elevated.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York. SEPT. 3.-One man wns in
stantly killed and three others were injured
on the Sixth Avenue elevated railroad today.
The dead man was John Mangan. All Of
the men we're employed on The road. Mani
gan was carrying long plank, wheis an
engine struck him. AS he fell, the plank
knocked down three of bis comrades, who
we're painfully but not seriously hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Manager Malin Of Shellpot Park has
arranged to have a farmers fair at the
park for a. week, beginning on Monday,
September 10th, Premiums will be
offered and no expects a fine array Of
exhibits. He said yesterday that
he was going to make an effort to have
the finest eventof the kind ever held
at the mark.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

A cherry tree in the yard at the home OF
Alfred Collins, 's1t.Windsor street, Is in full
bloom. The tree has borne one crop this
season, and Mr.. Collins expects to pick the
second crop. "a n
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Glasgow. Scotland, Aug. 10. ATwenty-
three persons were seriously injured today
by collision between two passenger trains.
station, and the other crashed into IL, tele.
ecoping two carriages. Most of the injured
persons sustained fractures of tho limbs.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

MIS-. Mary seri L Nus Issued rhrus loI
Vernon, and Arthur Clinton Davies, on
Wednesday, evening, September nth, at u
O'clock. at her residence. 505 Nest Fifth
street. After October 1st the young couple
will bts at home al 5p5 West Fifth street. MIR.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

The September term of the United States
Court will begin next Tuesday. There are
number Of CAGES listed for trial, the greater
portion OF which are against Italians charged
with violation Of the NATURALIZATION laws.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

John H. Rodney has been mentioned in
Connection with the Democratic nomination
for the office of register Of wills Of New
Castle county. ,SoInosgf bis friends have
epoken to him in regard to The matter, but
he has not yet given a decision,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

While at work al the plant of the Ameri-
can Car and Foundry Co., yesterday
William Rounds, aged Is years, fell FROM a
scaffold, severely iniuring his back. He
was removed to his home, 1913 Linden
street, in the Phoenix ambulance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Z John Catalina, aged three years, son
~ Mr.. and Mrs. Thon,ns Catalina ~
Henry. Clay, was accidentally seal decisa
few days ago and the, injury has re-.
suited in the. death of the child
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04
Marrlaaes.

H-RUSsELL-August goth, 1907, BY the
Rev. John France Walter 5. Parrish and Daisy
RUSSELL both OF FraDRiord, Pa, formerly Of
New Castle county. Del.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-04

Reeisterl ofIwills Crossan has granted
letters testalmeniary on the estate OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-09
A VOLCANIC CHORUS
Islands OF French West Indies
Tremble at Roar OF Pelee
and Soufriere.
Craters of Both Volcanoes in
Eruption Simultaneously
The Islands Shaken.
Pitch Darkness at Midday at
Kingston = Prof. Jaeger
Warns Settlers.

| Kingston, ST. Vincent. June 9.-Dur-
Friday morning detonations were heard
| in the neighboring islands and heavy
| clouds of smoke issued simultaneously
from Soufriere volcano, on this island,
which alarmed the inhabitants.
The island of StIucia was observed
by dust to a distance of three miles
and a steamship experienced difficulty
in finding the harbor of Castries
At 2 p. m. Friday pitch darkness
prevailed here.
Three Americans Professor Jaeger,
Dr. Hovey and George c. Curtis, who
ascended Soufriere, May 81, made an
other ascent Thursday. They entered
dense, dusty fog, which impeded their
progress as they made their way up the
precipitous trail, around the awful
cliffs, with extraordinary courage and
perseverance, and once more reached
the edge of the crater, on the east SIDE,
reaching an altitude of 5000 feet above
the sea. They heard water boiling
and scattering in the depths OF the
crater, but nothing could be seen thru
the fog, tho the party waited a con-
siderable time. The ascent occupied
five hours.
The return of settlers to the devas-
tated area is discouraged by Professo:
Jaeger who is of the opinion that the
crater in continuing active, may emit
poisonous sasses at any moment with
out warning and cause the death of
many people from asphyXia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-09
QUAY MEN CONFIDENT
Result OF Fight for Nomination
for Governor OF Pennsylvania
in Doubt.
Pennypacker, Backed by the
Quay Crowd, Has Chance
to Win.
Delegates From Allegheny
County Held the Balance Of
Power.

Harrisburg, Pa, June 9.--The result
of the fight for the republican nomin-
alton for governor is still in doubt
with the chances between Judge Sam
uel w. Pennypacker, of Philadelphia
and Attorney General John PellSin, OF
Indiana, with eX-Lieut. Governor Louis
A. Walter, of Scranton, claiming to
hold the balance of power. Much de-
pends on the thirty-sx delegates from
Alleghaney county and until it is
known for certainty how they will
vote there will hardly be a material
change in the situation. These dele
gates will arrive tomorrow.
Senator Quay and Insurance Com
missioner Durham, who have charge
of Pennypacker's candidacy, claim he
will be nominated on the first ballot,
even If he does not get single, vote
from Alleghaney county. Elliin says
he is sure of majority of the Allie
ghaney delegates and has enough del
egates pledged to nominate him on
the first ballot
Pennypacker's managers have Sc
lected Senator Penrose for temporary
chairman and Congressman Sibley for
permanent chairman, for Wednesdays
state convention. SenAtor Quay will
be a candidate for state chairman II
Pennypacker wins.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-06-09
DECLARES FOR ROOSEVELT.
Governor Van SAINT Commits the
Northwest to Him.

Washington, June 9.-The Washing
ton Post prints an interview with Gov
ernor Van SAINT, in which he says on
the question of the republican presi-
Dental nomination in 1904:
In Minnesota there is but one senti-
ment, and that is for Roosevelt in 1904.
Both the rank ahd file are for him. The
people out there believe in him.
think this is true of the entire north
west. They admire his course in oppo-
sition to the gigantic corporations and
trusts, and are fully satisfied that he is
sincere in his determination to have the
laws enforced. In my Judgment all that
Is necessary for the republican party
TO win great victory two years hence
Is to convince the American people that
II is in dead earnest in its opposition to
unlawful trusts and combinations. The
way to do this is to nominate the man
for president who is endeavoring to en-
force the lays with so much vim and
vigor. 1 venture the prediction that
Theodore Roosevelt will grow in popu-
lar favor and become so strong with the
people that he will be unanimously
by his party and triumph
antly elected in 1904"