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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
LAFAYETTE GRUFF HAN GED.

Camden, N. j., Sept. 49, Lafayette
Gruff of Gloucester was hanged here
today for the murder of his wife, Mary
Ann Gruff.
The crime was committed March
18th last at the home of Mrs. Gruff IS
aunt, Mrs Susan Gowie, at Westmont,
near here. Mrs. Gruff had left her
husband and vas boarding with Mrs.
Gowie. Gruf visited his wife and at
tempted to secure possession of their
7-months old child. Failing in this. he
cut his wife's throat and attempted to
shoot the baby. The bullet went will
and struck Mrs COVE, but the wound
was NOT fatal
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
DROPPED BOMB IN A BANK.


The Dynamiter Was Killed and Others
Were Blown InIo the Air.
Skagway. Alaska, Sept. IS.-About 3
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon an unknown man
walked into the Canadian Bank of Com
merce, revolver in one hand and a
dynamite bomb in the other, and demanded
s20,UO0, threatening to blow all into eternity
Cashier Pooley and Teller Wallace were
the only men in the bank. Wallace ducked
to get his gun and ran quickly to the back
of the room, calling for Pooley to do the
same.
No you don't" yelled the man, as he
dropped the bomb.
The clerks had just gotten out of the win
dow. The bank was wrecked. The robber' 8
head was smashed and one arm was torn
off. People living above the bank were
blown into the air.
Judge Price, formerly prosecuting attor-
ney, who was entering the bank at the time,
was hurt. The dynamiter died without re-
gaining consciousness. The bank lost about
$l,o0o. chiefly in gold dust, which was lying
on the counter.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
THE GREAT READING FAIR.

Exciting Baees-Many Attraetions-The
Great Keith Cycle whIri.
Berks county, Pa, las always been
noted for its large and highly sue
cessful agricultural exhibitions. The
coming exhibition, to be held in the
city of Reading, on September Both
and October LIST, I'd and Sd, Judging
by the preparations in progress, will
eclipse all previous efforts in that
direction Many special attractions
have been provided, and the display in
every department promises to be very
fine.
In fruit the country is rarely ex-
celled, and fine assortment of
varieties may be expected. The races
will be exciting and diversified by a
special programme of amusements.
Many large shows have been booked,
The famous Armstrong Bros and
Madame Jenney will give free per-
formances daily OF their thrilling cycle
whirl acts.
the railroad companies have granted
liberal concessions, and will run ex-
cursions during the fair, and will also
sell excursion tickets good for the
week. Reading is one of the most
attractive cities to visit, and is seen at
its best during the week of the county
fair.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
sEprEMBER wInD PIONEERS.
Vivid Patches of Color That Mark End OF
Flower Year.

viva fhtcheS OF LOtDr mat MARX EEid OF
Flower Year. J
Country Life in America.
Ragged ana frayed is September
dress, but withal there is beauty
peculiarly its own. So would We fninl
to be ever a-field. The botanist stroll \
ing over the hills and through the
the end OF the flower year. As in tEel
previous month, the flowers arc very
largely composite. Tho golden rods,
the asters and the sunfo Rers lend vivid
patches of color to the prospect. THERE
are comparatively few new flowers to be
sought for.
However, there are several, the find
ing of which will be among the calen
dar events of the year. Perchance it
is that in the latter part of the month
your wanderings may lead you to the
retreat of the most beautiful of all the
fall blossoms, the fringed gentian. Its
color is of the heavens own hue and its
delicate beauty is so elusive as 10 defy
the most skillful brush of ths artist.
Who can forget the first introduction
TO these '.fiorals beauties of the fall
meadows? Two other but less hand
some Cousins, the stiff gentian and the
closed gentian, also come this month.
Damp places are made beautiful by tho
Jerusalem artichoke, commonly call the
wild suntiower, whose bright, cheerful
face seems ever smiling greeting to
the passer-by. Another OF September's
flower folk, robed in blue or violet, is
the smooth or blue aster found in dry
soil and open woods. A familiar little
friend with whom almost every one is
acquainted, the white heath aster,j
sometimes called white rosemary OF
farewell summer, is found in dry soil
everywhere. Not far distant you ard
sure to find the wavy aster or small
iieabane, with its thick, rough, hearth
shaped lower leaves. The yellow oa
the witch hazel also gladdens the eye]
of the loiterer in September woodland5
and thickets.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
JUST IKE PAPA.



Little Teddy has gun
Just like papa.
Little Teddy's having fun
just like papa.
Prairie chickens by the score
He is killing-if not more.
He's as fond Of sport as war
just ike papa.
He is strenuously bold &
Just like papa.
Never does what he is told
Just like papa.
In the wild and woolIy West
He has taken off his vest
And displayed mighty chest
just like papa.
Soon, no doubt, he'll write book
just like papa.
Called THE Hunting Trip l Took
Just like papa.
Telling how ferocious bears
Cried for mercy in their prayers
When they saw him in their lnirs-
Just like papa.
Little Junior knows the ways
(Just like pnpal
OF the Public Press, and says
dust like papa
That the recipe for fame
Is to advertise your name,
And you'll get there all the same
Just like papair
philadelphia Record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
DO NOT WANT SYMPATHY.

New Orleans. Sept. 1s.-At meeting of
the Woman's Confederate Memorial ASCOT
alton yesterday Gen. Torranee's plan Tor
denounced.
The resolution adopted declared: I'VE
will never consent TO accept aid from a
Union veteran, either to build soldiers homes
or otherwise assist the remnant of our south
ern heroes. We want no sympathy. We de-
mand the respect which our truly noble part
in the Oh vii Wer makes our due.''
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
THREE PEOPLE BURNED TO DEATH.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Texas, Sept. 10. Three
persons lost their lives and one was
seriously burned in fire which
destroyed the home of Bacon Cox
yesterday.
The dead: Nettie Cox, aged 10 years /;
MAY Cox, aged 10, and Thomas Cox,
aged Is.
The only inmate of the house who
escaped death was an older sister OF
the victims, who was pulled out of the
flames by her sons, who had responded
to the alarm. Her injuries are serious,
but she may recover.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
JOAN WESLEY DEvINE HANGED.

Baltimore, Nd, Sept. 10 John
Wesley Devine, colored, was hanged in
the Baltimore jail today for the murder
of Patrolman Charles j. Donohue, last
June.
Devine was married three weeks ago
in the Jail TO the woman with whom
he had BEEN living and who was the
indirect cause of the murder of the
patrolman.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
A NOTABLE WOMAN.

Death of the Widow of An onicer in the
Revolutionary War.
Mrs. Evsleen Adams, formerly Miss
Eveleen Wales, aged 81 years, who died
last Tuesday weekat the residence of
Walter E. Buckmaster, 1016 Tatnall
street, was notable woman. She was
the widow of Major P. N. Adams, who
fought in the Revolutionary War. Her
husband died several years ago. Mrs.
Adams had been resident of this
State for the past 33 years. She is
survived by brother in New York,
who is 76 years old. He was formerly
owner of the Scientific American, but
now is retired. Mrs. Adams is an aunt
of Secretary of War Root.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
DR.. Hanna Asked to Return.

The official board of the West Chester
Methodist Church held quarterly conference
Tuesday night week and unanimously in
yited the pastor, Rev. John ID. @. Hanna,
formerly of this city, to return next year.
DIR. Hanna was present and expressed his
he Is reappointed. He has done great work
for the church and the people highly appre-
ciate his services. The church has extended
an invitation to Bishop Joyce to preach
there when the bishops are holding thsir
conference in this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
CHICAGOAN'S CLOSE CALL.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. Suspended only
by his hands, McNaughton Wright, promi-
nent member of the Board OF Trade, hung
between life and death for 20 minutes yes
terday at the top of grain chute in the
Rock Island elevator.
When rescued, Mr.. Wright was exhausted
and on the point of releasing his hold which
would have meant fall of 100 feet to the hard
floor of an empty bin and almost certain
death. He had entered the elevator to in.
spect some wheat. Making misstep he fell
into the chute, but succeeded in clutching
the edge and hanging by his hands. Mr..
Wright's calls for help were finally heard by
an employe, who pulled him out.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
Howard Prle,s New Book.

Howard Pyle is just finishing work on
a book, 1.-THE Story of King Arthur"
which is companion volume to the
authors popular Robin Hood" 1t
will appear first as a serial in st.
Nicholas magazine, very fully illus
trated by the artist author. 1t is said
to be no mere reoounting of old stories,
but an entirely new series of pic
turesque, romantic tales woven about
the old legend of King Arthur.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25

jury, which held an INQUEST Tuesday night
upon the body of Henry Haggett, who was
killed by a Cambridge & Seaford freight
train Tuesday, rendered a verdict that
Henry Haggett came to his death from the
result of a collision with freight train of
the Cambridge IL Seaford railroad while the
said Henry Haggett was crossing the track
of the said railroad near Thompson's
Station, driving his horse and wagon, and
that said collision was contributed to by a
failure of the said railroad or the employees
thereof to observe proper precautions and
speed at said crossing.'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH PLANS.

Turin, Italy, Sept. 10. AT a con
ference here today with Signor Calm
berti, Minister of Posts and Telegraphs,
William MaIconi submitted plans for
the erection of a wireless telegraph
station, to cost $40, 600, for establish :
ing connection from Italy with the
British and American stations. The
scheme will be submitted to Parlia-
ment.
King Victor Emmanuel has bestowed
the cross of the Order of the CrowR on
Marconi.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
IDeIegate to missionary Conference.

Rev. I. A. H. O'Brien, d. d.,
pastor of Mt. Salem Church, has beer
appointed delegate from the Whining
ton district Of the Wilmington Method
ist Episcopal Conference to the Genera,
Missionary Conference Of the Methodist
episcopal Church, which will ASSEMBLE
in Cleveland, O., October 2lst, and
continue ia session four days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25

Brantford. Canada, SEPT. l9.-A fire
which caused over 500, 600 damage and
resulted in the injury of three dremenl
occurred here late last night Tho
building occupied by the Snowdrift Co.
was destroyed, as was also that an
George Watts Sons, wholesale grocers.l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
IT IS ! PHILADELPHIA LINE.

New York, Sept. 1s.--The feet of the Nor
folk d North American Steam Shipping
Co., of which Messrs. Simpson, Spence and
Young are managing owners, comprises the
steamers Grown Point. Eagle Point, East
Point, Montauk Point, North Point, Primers
Point and West Point, with an aggregate
tonnage of 3I,453 tons. The vessels ply
between Philadelphia and london and the
service is known as the Philadelphia Trans
atlantic Line.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25

While fishing in the Mispillion River,
Thursday, Amos Purnell. colored, aged
10 years, of Milford, fell overheard and
was drowned.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25

George T. Musgrove of Lewes has
been granted pension of s6 q month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-09-25
DRAWN INTO MORGAN COMBINE.
Norfolk & North American Company Alb
sorbed by. shipping Trust.

sorbed by. shipping Trust.
London, Eng, Sept. 1s.-The Norfolk &
North American Steam Shipping Co., own
ing nine large steamers. trading between
England and the United States in con-
nection with the Lehigh Valley and Reading
railroads, has been taken over by the
Morgan Shipping Combine. This has
created sensation in local shipping circles.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-27
MURDER0US ATTACK


During dispute over the settl.
ing of some accounts yesterday
morning. X. w. Whitmore, editor
of the Chscotah Enquirer. was
stabbed ID and seriously wounded by
G. r. Crane, of that place.
The weapon used was a sharp
paper cutter and the instrument
entered the groin and penetrated
almost to the backbone. Medical
assistance was summoned and at
a late hour last night Mr.. Whit
more was reported resting fairly
we'll, but the full extent of his in
juries had not been ascertained.
Crane states that Whitmore's e
brother, who was present, aitemp.
ed to draw a gun on him. and that
he seized the paper cutter in self
defense.
Witnesses of the affair charact.
erise it as q murderous assault
without justification.
Crane was arrested shortly after
the affray and removed to Eufaula,
the nearest town having q court
commissioner. where he will
be held pending the outcome of
his victims injuries.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-27

Winfield, To-, Nov, "a, 1900.
Gentlemen:-l write TO say that /
have been troubled with dyspepsia
and indigestion for the past twenty
years, and have tried many medicines
and spent much money to no purpose
until l tried DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. / have taken two bottles and
am entirely relieved OF all stomach
trouble. / Icannot say too much in
favor Of this remedy. l cheerfully
recommend it to all sufferers from in
digestion or dyspepsia. Yours truly,
WM. REUBsAM.
Sold by Peoples drug store. DIV .
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-27
INITIAL TEST
OF Fire Engine Yesterday Was Not
Rntlreiy Satisfactory.

The initial test Of the fire fgh I
ing qualities OF the fire engine,
which was received several days
ago, was made yesterday after.
noon.
"The "machine" is here sub.
ject TO approval before acceptance
and the tests yesterday were not
entirely satisfactory.
The frs, tests were made at the
public we'll with one and two line
of hose connected. The streams
were thrown about 75 feet.
A "run" was then made to the
we'll on the Catholic church prop
erty where, with a suction feed, a
fairly strong stream was thrown
about 100 feet. After the
tests were finished it was discov-
cred that that one Of the valves
in the engine was broken, and an
other trial of its effectiveness will
be made this afternoon after
after the break has been repaired.
A report was circulated yes.
terday that the engine had been
accepted and paid for. This is not
correct, aud it will not be accepted
until it is thor oughly proven that
it is an efficient apparatus for fire
fighting.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-27
Business Announce ment.

L. ID. Ming, for the Ming Furniture
company desires to thank the people
OF Vinita aud throughout this sec
tion for their liberal patronage and
TO state that the business has been
sold TO Mrs. n l.. Estlin OF Saltwater,
who will continue the business and
enlarge the same. The old customers
Of the business will find the new tirm
accommodating and appreciative aud
business intrusted to their hands will
be satisfactory.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-27
Executive Committee Meeting.

A call has been issued by X. w.
Whitmore, corresponding secretary OF
the Indian Territory Press association
for a meeting OF the executive CON-
mIttee at South McAlester, March
u, at D. m. The object OF the meet
ing will be to decide on the place and
date for the annual meeting OF the as
ISOLATION. A number Of towns have
invited the association TO meet with
in their gates, and as the association
now numbers about one hundred
members the meeting should be a
very interesting one. The members
OF the committee are: ID. NJ. Mars,
chairman; N. r. Moore, Muskogee;
w. CD. Hinds, South McAlester; w.
II. Walker, Purcell.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-27
CITIZENSHIP CASES.
Dates for Hearings Set by Dawes
Commission.

Special TO Daily Chieftain.
Muskogee. I. T., Feb. q, 1902.
The United States commission
to the FIVE civilized tribes today
sets the following Cherokee Doubt
full cases for final hearing on
MARcH 14TH, 1902.
Laura Fish.
Andrew ] Fortner.
James M Jones.
Guss Caldwell et al.
George L Henson.
Eura Scott.
Harry r Hutchinson ct al.
Joel l. Morton ct al.
George Hszlewood.
Walter l. Bates.
Sue Welch ct al.
Lizzie Christian.
James l. Puckett.
Martha l. Crocker ct al.
Grant Beaver ct al.
Thomas ] Welch, Jr., ct al.
Emma f Adair.
Jams r Padget
Nellie G Helterbrand.
Sarah X Stallcup ct al.
Jesse Fallin.
Armindie Wilson.
William Lee Bracket ct al,
Kate Wheeler.
Nellie Walls ct al.
Beauford A Wheeler.
Martha Hill ct al.
Joseph Morris ct al.
Albert Stevenson.
Carrie Smith.
Julia Knave.
Hannah Parson.
Mamie Gritts.
Henry G Wood.
Volney Boon ct al.
Hollis l.. Chubuck.
Henry j. French ct al.
Robert E. L. Jordan ct al.
Emily Hendricks ct al.
William Sanders.
Jesse @ Prather.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1902-02-27
WERE ON PAROLE
Under Suspended Sentence for
Previous Offenses and Suspen-
sion is Withdrawn by
Judge Raymond owing
to Recent "Out.
break"

The band Of Snake Indians, who
under the leadership of the no.
torious Crazysnake have been
chasing themselves around the
Greek nation, for several weeks,
were sentenced by Judge Raymond
in the federal court at Muskogee
yesterday to two years each in the
penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth
The band has attained much no.
toriety at times, through the
strenuous efforts OF space writers,
hut are simply poor miserable
segregation of discontented In.
dians, whose pitiable efforts to
prevent the settlement Of their
country. have been digni6ed by
the name of "outbreaks." ;" About
q year ago after one OF these blood
curdling "outbreaks," the ten
men who were sentenced yester-
day were brought before Judge
Thomas and sentenced to two
years each in the penitentiary.
The sentence was later suspend.
ed and they were released on pa
role pending their good behaviour.
When arranged yesterday Mar
shall Bennett asked that that the
suspension be removed. Judge
Raymond sustained the request
and they will now be removed TO
Leavenworth to serve their sem
tences. The Indians on whom the
sentence will fall are:
Chitto Harjo, alias Crazy
Snake" alias "Wilson Jones'"
Gilbert johnson, a Seminole.
Chotka James.
Abram Mcintosh.
Lewis Mitchell.
Lewis Harjo, alias Lewis Ysr-
deka."
Squirrel, alias "Clo Hsrio."
John Timothy.
George Simmons.
Little Tiger, alias" Cotchochee." !"
Chitto Harjo is the leader Of the
band, and has always opposed
the settlement of the Greek coun-
try, on the grounds that the gov
ernment had broken faith with
the Creeks, and was violating its
treaty agreement in opening up
the country.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-17
NOTICE TO DELINQUENT co-owNERs

To H. Toguoli and James Amone, and your respective heirs, representativesan and aSslghis: li
 You are hereby notified that uurlhs the years 1SJ9, 1898, 1899, 1900 and 1901, the under, signed have expended $100.00 for each and every year of said years in labor and lm- provements upon the Cora" Lode Mining Claim, situated in the Harris Mining DIS trict, on Douglas Island, at head ot NeVaua creek, District of Alaska, in which salo HIT mi ing claim you. claim to have an interest- me notice of location of said mining cIaIm ls re corded in Book II of LodeS, page zzy hecordss ls of the Juneau Recording District, DlstrlcI oi Alaska. r
 The said labor was performed as and for the annual expenditure and representation of said claim for said years 1877, lSSo, ios9' 1900 and 1901; that is to say, SlOOOO was eN- pended upon said claim for each of said years ears as required by the provisions of Section zSz4 of the revised Statutes of the United States, and the amendments thereto concerning an nual labor and expenditure upon mining claims and the said $100.00 so expended TOT each of said years was the amount required to hold said claim for each of said years.
 You, and each of you, are further notlhed that unless within ninety days after the per sonal service of this notice upon you, or within ninety days after the publication thereof, you contribute your portion of such expenditures as co-owner your interest Tn the claim will be forfeited to the undersign- ed co-owners who have made such eXpendl- lures as aforesaid, and will become their property in the manner provided by law.
 Dated August 2Srd, 1902. -
 JOHN DELLANTONIO
 Date of first publication. August 27th, 1902-
 Date of last publication November %, lSOz.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-17
Mckinley Memorial
Service.

One of the largest crowds ever as- sembled in the Congregational church in this city gathered last Sunday even- ing to participate in the services in memory of President Mckinley, whose death occurred on Sept. 14th, 1901.
 The services opened with voluntary played by Mrs. Krause, followed by the singing of the long meter Doxology by the congregation.
 Then followed the invocation by Rev. Krause, and again the congregation joined in singing.
 After Scripture reading, MT. w. w. Shorthill sang beautiful sacred solo, ''Be Thou Nigh," followed by short prayer by Rev. Krause.
 Miss Alice Henson sang solo enti- tied 'Not Sparrow Falleth," and dur ing the offertory Mrs. Ross and MT. Shorthill sang a duet.
 Then followed the address of the evening by Dr. I. H. Moore, an eulogy of Mckinley, his life, his work, and his example.
 After singing America" the benedic- tion was pronounced and the! assembly dispersed.
Douglas Island news., 1902-09-17

ty. One thinks of the East, with it's congested population, it's iron-clad GUS toms, it's exaltation of the few at the expense of the many, aud we no longer wonder at the masses pouring from there to the Westward and Northward, to this land of unlimited possibilities Alaska, the land of today. For here, in this new country, if anywhere, indi- viduality must assert itself, and merit gain due recognition-the man will be judged by what he himself is and does, by his own character, and not by his station, his wealth, or the achievements of his ancestors.