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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
ATTRACTIVE FURs FOR WINTER.
One Long Coat Of Squirrel Skin Has a
Deem Collar

Deep Collar.
There are surprising things In furs this
year stunning things among them, charm.
ing enough TO make a woman wish IN mort
gage almost anything she possesses to have
them, One Of the monstrositles Is a long
coat or squirrel skin, with a deep collar,
or Nalstueep cape, OF ermlnc, There may
be women who would admire II. bnt tba
one who wears Il viii have the appenrance
Of much bundled Eskimo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02

Weather changes noted below win occur
within twenty four hours Of p, IA. OF
dates below:
November Cool.
November 3--MOleratinc
November 4-.-Warner.
November 5-Threatening
November 6-Narlable.
November Cooler.
November S-COul
The Sassy 'Possum.
Alberta Constitution.
Rabbit run FUN de white man gun,
En- Possum he take dat fer funI
u m top de treo
lie wink at Inc,
10 TAT On sassy e. KIN be!
But de Ak Is keen ter cut i'm down.
In le Fro burn ter bake i'm brown;
I'm RI tiit call.
EE dc 'Possum sQuall
"GoodnE, Mister Possum-bones and
ALL"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
Laee sIlpnera for Euenlnn

Ne" horA Evening sun,
Lace slippers are among the novelties Of
we snoe stores and VIII. e is said super
sede me satin ones FOR evening wear There
,ss olssk Snarilliy and guipure over white
~ Nna Delicate tints, duchesse lace ovsr
Nilses VITA sstiR and chl1eR hows aeeo.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
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TeIegrnphic news
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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE.

Peter j. Ford, william T.. Hanaun aud
Frank A. McCloskey Selected AS the WI
nington Members.
A Democratic hundred convention was
he'd tuesday ut The Young Mems Demo
cratic Club, composed of one delegate from
each ward, to name three members of the
County Executive Committee from viii
mington hundred. The convention named
Peter ]. Ford, Clerk of Council William l..
Hamann and Franz a. McCloskey, secre-
tary of the City Department of Elections.
II was Desired Ia have ictor B. Woolley on
the committee, but he IL about to leave for
II Western trip and Mr.. Ford was asked to
serve. He consented TO 20 on the committee
temporarily. Thomas c. Doud YVES chair
man of the convention and Joseph e. Nc
Cafferty secretary. Martin L. FAIRY and
Thomas i. Gorinley were the tellers. Mr..
Hamann resigned as n delegate to the con-
vention, having been asked to become a
candidate for county committeeman, and
Prince A. Mousley succeeded him. The
utmost harmony prevailed. Chairman Doud
made IL speech, in which he spoke of the
encouraging outlook and urged aggressive
work on the part of everybody interested in
the success Of the party.
The Democratic atate Committee will not
fix the date of the State convention until
the New Caste Cuunly COMMITTEE has or
ganized and been consulted, 1t is expected
that either July 18th or August 18th will be
selected.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
VARIOUS ITEMS OF NEWS
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, June 4.-The Board of Education
lust night elected teachers as follows for the
next school year: Principal, Alexander
Crawford, salary $3.50; Department No. 10,
Miss Edith A. Cahoon, $3.50; Department
No. ., Miss Josephine Bateman, $3.50
Misses Lizzie Hutton, Emma L. Kinnamon,
Carrie Andrews, Ida Cannon, Nettie Shock
ley, Emma Cooper, Mary Collision, Nellie
A.. Davis and May Conaway were elected
teachers at a salary of 1916 each, but we're
not assigned Miss Conway is an additional
teacher, whose services are required by in
creased attendance. The enlargement of
the school building was recommended. The
proposed enlargement will be the issue Mt
the election to be held the latter part of this
month, when successors to Messrs. Hannah,
Hnrtnett and Turner will be elected.
Horace G. Baker, aged 81 years, son of
George w. Baker, died this morning of
typhoid fever.
Thomas Cordrey, aged 65 years, promi-
nent farmer in Mispillion hundred, died
last night at his home, near Pennington.
Mr.. Cordrey was selected few days ago to
serve as member Of the grand jury Of the
United States District Court, which convenes
June oath.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
NO SALARIES THIS MONTH
Levy Court WithhOldS Pay From Capt.
tatiOn Tax Collectors.
BY REASON OF LIGHTGOLLECTlONS
Subject Causes an Interesting
Discussion.
plGKEY OFFERS TO PAY ADAMS TAXES

At tho session of the Levy Court,
Tuesday, q communication was re-
ceived from Lewis Dickey, stating
that he was ready to settle for tine
Adams Tax law money collected by
him, provided his surety bonds should
be returned to him. The matter was
held M, when be will APP
pear before the court. Tho letter
was endorsed by, Henry G. Conrad for
tho court. saying II suggest u settle
mont on the basis offered"
The monthly payroll was read and on
. motion 80 pay it, Commissioner
Ewart offered to amend, saying 81
move 20 amend tho payroll by leaving
oil tho amounts named for the capita
ton tax collectors. -
Mr. Chandler 81 know nothing of
the work of Mr.. Mccoy, but can say
Mr.. Bullock has worked faithfully and
should be paid. "
The statement of the comptroller
showed that Mr.. Bullock had collected
5iO1. 50 and Mr.. Mccoy s53.
Mr.. Ewart--''I think the salaries
should be held up | do not see that
we should pay the salaries, as the
officers have not collected the money
they should have collected.
Mr.. Chandler contended that Mr..
Bullock had done his work we'll and
faithfully.
Mr.. Willits--"I cannot agree with
you. l find that Mr.. Bullock has col
lected more than Mr.. Mccoy, yet the
resolution does not set one aside for
the other. We should hold this matter
up for the present. {"
The amendment was Withdraw and
a motion made to pay all salaries save
those of the capitation tax collectors.
The comptroller was authorized to
charge 81, 43l to unappropriated funds
and to credit the Trustees of the Poor
with $1,000.
a warrant for $50 WAS ordered drawn
in favor of Neal Kennedy, assessor of
the Fourth district. A like amount
was ordered in favor of Assessor James
B. Mccoy.
Tho ground and church Third and
Broome streets, owned by the United
Presbyterian Church, were ordered
exempted from taxation.
John u. Fiske presented bill of
S3i for the draw colliding with
his vessel. The matter was referred to
the bridge committee and the attorney
of the court.
Collector Rettew reported collections
for the month as follows; Capitation,
S1.59: Rod Lion hundred, $50. 10 :;
Christiana 1923. 70; New Castle, s4l5. SO
Mill Creek, 1901. 81 !: Blackbird, Sl40 90
Appoquinimink, 1898. 1G; st. Georges,
1914. 46; Pencader, S5l4.9l; Brandy
| vine, 1896. 70; Pencader, S17S. 10: Will
mington, 1899, 81, LAT. SO; 1900, 81, 1856. 90
1901, 1863. 43
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05


Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Milford, June 4.-Some 32.quart crates of
Strawberries were sold at the Milford depot
Monday us low as $l.dh per crate. Larger
and firmer berries brought 1925. Better
prices were obtained yesterday. The yield
hereabouts is better this season than for sew
eral years and the berries are larger.
Former Gov. William 7. Watson's new
yacht will be launched at Abbott's shipyard
some day next week. She will be rlgged
before she leaves the ways, and Immediately
after the launcn SHE will start, with Mr..
Watson and party of friends aboard, on
trial trip down the Mlspillion River and the
Delaware Bay. The boat is the finest small
craft ever built here. Besides n complete
canvas equipment, she will have a gasoline
engine. The cabin is 22xS feet.
The work OF grading the new school site
is being pushed .lpidly, and within few
weeks ground Will Dc broken and the founda-
tions laid. 1t is not expected that the build
ing will be ready for the next school term.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
DELAWARE COLLEGE.


Interesting Programme Arranged for
Commencement Week.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal.
Newark, June 4.-The following pro-
gramme has been arranged for commence
ment week AT Delaware College:
Friday, June 13th--8.15 y. M, declama-
ton contest.
Sunday, June 15th-11 a. M, sermon
before tine Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation by the Rev. John Shape of Whining
ton; S.l3 p. IN, baccalaureate sermon by
the Rev. William Writ King, d. D., of Will
mington.
oldaS, June 16th-2 p. M, baseball
gamr; S.15 p. M, class day exercises.
Tuesday, June 11th--11 Il. m, meeting
of the board of trustees; p. M, field
sports; s.15 p. IN anniversary of the Delta
Phi Literary Society.
Wednesday, June 1Sth--10.S0 a. M, COM
meneement exercises. including an address
by the Hon. John X. Nicholson of Dover
Il m, luncheon; 2.30 p. M. opening of the
improved building with addresses by the
Hon. Charles b. Lore of Wilmington and
Manlove Hayes of Dover; $3.50 p. M, mill
tnry drill; p. m, Alumni meeting; 8 p.
M, commencement hop.
The class of 1901 will hold its ANIMAL
banquet and reunion at A. J.. Ainscow's
restaurant, Wilmington. Tuesday night,
June 18th,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY.


18th Annual Meeting Held at Newark
Dr. u. =. Hopkins Elected President.
: The Hath annual meeting of the Delaware
State MedIcal society wis held tuesday at
Newark. The following officers were elected
President, DIR. Robert p. Hopkins of Mil
tom First Vice. President. DR.. Thomas A.
Enos of Townsend; Second Vice President,
DR.. l.. A. 5. Bishop of Dover; Secretary,
DIR. John Palmer, Jr., of this city AS
sstant Secretary, DR.. Luther S. Conwell Of
Camden; Treasurer, DR.. William Q. Pierce
of this city.
DIR. James H. Morgan read a paper on
smallpox, giving suggestions based upon
his experiences in the smallpox epidemic in
this city. DIR. William G.. Pierce discussed
some of the common objections to vaccina.
ton. DIR. A. Robin, the State chemist, read
paper on How Long Diphtheria Patients
Should be Guaranteed, and DR., W. O..
Noble of Philadelphia gave paper on
women's diseases.
Dinner was served at the Washington
Hotel. II was decided to hold the next
meeting at Dover. An inspection of the
State archaeological and pathological
laboratory was made.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
HON. JOHN B. PENNINGTON.
Resolutions Adopted by tho Kent County
liar Association.

lIcbOiutIOns hNOpteu ny INC iSCnt county
liar Association.
Special CORRESPONDENCE Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover Jnue III he Kcnt County
Bar Association yesterday afternoon
adopted the following resolutions on
the death of the Hon. John b. Pening-
ton.
That tho members of this bnr have heard
with profound sorrow of the death of John
.. Pennington, which occurred at his resi-
dence, at the Capitol Hotel, in Dover, on
Sunday, Juno 1st.
That by this sad cvont the community has
lost one of its oldest and best citizens and
The bnr enc of its most esteemed and in
tluential members, who will ever he held in
remembrance for his courtesy Of manner,
kindness of heart, uprightness of profess
SIGNAL intercourse and lively interest in the
welfare of the profession.
That we deeply syinputhize with the rea-
tiyes of the deceased, and tender to them
our respectful coincidence that the chairman
be requested to transmit to them II copy of
these resolutions duly attested
That the members of the bar of this
county will in a body attend the funeral Of
the decensed.
That James II. Hughes be requested on
behalf of this bar to present copy Of the
foregoing resolutions, signed by the chair
man and secretary of this meeting, TO the
Superior Court at its next session in Dover,
and nsh that they be entered at large upon
its minutes that George NJ. Jones be re-
questad in like manner to pressnt the same
10 the Court of Chancery at its next session
in Dover, and that William I. Sinithers
he requested to perform similar service al
the next session of the Supreme Court.
Henry r. johnson presided, and
james l.. Wolcott was temporary secre.
tDry
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
THE COAL STRIKE.


Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, June 4.-There
was much speculation around strike
headquarters today over the purpose
of President Mitchell's visit last night
to Scranton, where he saw some of the
national railroad labor union leaders.
Mr.. Mitchell returned from Scranton
early today, and all attempts TO get
him to talk about the nature OF his
conference with Frank p. Sargent, the
chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Firemen, were futile. r.
The entire region was reported quiet
at starting time today.
The strikers claimed few more adj
ditions to their ranks today, but in
most instances the coal companies were
able to supply the places Of those in
duced to leave.
KIDNAPPED MEN SENT HOME.
Hazleton, Pa, June 4.-The II i'm
ported men who were kidnapped at
Halle Brook by striking mine workers
last night were sent back to Philadel-
phia today District President Duffy
annunced that this was the last batch
that would be deported at the expense
of the union.
About 300 men from Philadel hia
reached Hazleton on q special train
early today. They will be put to work
around the mines.
The three McAsdoo school directors
who refused to join the strikers were
hanged in effigy' at MoAdoo today.
BOSSES TURNED BscK.
Mkhanoy City, Pa, June A. MON
piokets we're out in force this morning,
and turned back bosses on their way to
work at Tunnel Ridge colliery. The
water is rising rapidly in the mine,
and unless pumping is resumed soon
the underground workings will be
ruinad
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
BL00DSHED IN CHICAGO.
ALSO IN GRANITE CITY
Two Crowds Of Negroes Imported From
ST. Louis We're Assaulted Early
Yesterday by Strikers.
Nine MEN WERE BADLY INJURED
Three of Them Are Not Likely
to Recover.
ONE NEGRO GANG WAS VICTORIOUS

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, June A pitched
battle occurred between crowd of
negroes, imported from st. Louis to
take the places of the striking yard
transfers, and toughs and strikers at
Forty fifth street and Centre avenue,
early today, in which six negroes were
badly injured, two possibly mortally.
The substitutes were driving wagons
when they we're assaulted. Many of
their assailants were armed with ice
pike poles they had seized from ice
wagons, and in the fight the negroes
were badly lacerated by these weapons.
One man had his thigh broken, and
another was injured internally. The
imported negroes number about so.
BATTLE AT GRANITE CRY.
st. Louis, Mo-, June 4.--Three
men were shot at Granite City, ILL.,,
and one of them, named Cunningham,
will probably die.
AS 25 negroes from st. Louis alghted
from train this morning to go to the
Granite City steel plant to take the
places of striking molders, they were
met by the strikers and warned to go
back. Bell, one of the imported men,
who was hit on the head with a rock,
pulled revolver and emptied it into
the crowd, wounding three white men.
Two of those wounded were struck
in the arm and leg, and the third,
Cunningham, was shot through the
kidneys. The negroes then mnde a
rush for the works, and got inside.
A warrant charging murder has been
sworn out against Bell.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
GIFT FOR LORD KITCHENER
King Edward Desires to Grant
Him Sum of $4,000.
IN A MESSAGE TO The COMMONS
The King Officially Announces
His Wish.
Preparations for the Sure nder of the Boer
Commando, which WIN Take Place on
the Pretoria Race Course--T Thanks giying
Service to he Held Next Sunday.


Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires
London, Eng June An the House
of Commons today the government
leader, A. J. Balfour, presented a
message from King Edward, as fol-
lows:
His Majesty, taking into consideration
the eminent services rendered by Lord
Kitchener, and being DESTROYS in recog-
milton of such services TO confer on him
some signal mark of his favor, recommends
that he 1.-THE King should be enabled to
grant Lord Kitchener 10000.
John Dillon, William Redmond and
Swift MacNeill, Irish Nationalist,
announced their intention of opposing
the grant at every stage.
a resolution giving effect to His
Majesty's message will be discussed
tomorrow.
AFFAIRS II SOUTH AFRICA.
Pretoria, South Africa, June 4.-The
ballot of the Beers at Vereeniging re-
suited in "a votes in favor of surrender
and six against it.
Preparations are being made here for
the surrender Of the Boer commando,
which will take place on the race
course.
All the Beers are allowed perfect
freedom.
There will be thanl-sgiving service
next Sunday on the church square, in
which it is hoped the Beers will par
ticipate.
The women in the concentration
camps are anxious to return to their
homes Immediately, but this will be
impossible until system of supply
depots for the outlying districts is es-
tablished.
Gen. Baden Powell is arranging for
the distribution OF mounted constabu-
larry in various districts.
The police, railroads and telegraph
will be handed over to the civil au-
thorities as soon as possible, and the
restrictions of martial law will be
gradually relaxed.
The Boer delegates, who during the
peace negotiations were stiff, formal
and unfriendly, are now extremely
cordial.
All the commandants are returning
to their commando in order to explain
the situation.
Gen. Louis Botha, the Boer COM
mandant-general, has written an open
letter to the hurghers, thanking them
for their obedience in the past, and
exhorting them to be equally loyal in
their obedience to the new government.
Lord Kitchener's address to the Boer
delegates ut Vereeniging, in which the
British commander-in- chief said that,
if he had been one of them, he would
have been proud to have done so well
in the field as they had done, made the
best possible impression, and drew
forth hearty response from Gen.
Beyers, the chairman of the B Ger con-
ference, who expressed the pleasure the
Beers experienced at meeting Lord
Kitchener as friend, adding that
they had fought SO long that they had
acquired full appreciation of his worth.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
deaths.

BARR-In this city. on May slst, 1902, Mary F.
wife of the late Cornelius B. Barr, aged % yenrs
BoYER-At her home in Middletown, Del. OF
June lst 1902 Mrs. Agnes Boyer aged ~ yeRrf
BOWLER this city, OIL June I'd, 1902, Julh
Boyle. aged 10 years.
CALHOUN Entered into rest at New Castle, De-
on June lst 1902, Elizabeth Calhoun, in hd
CID year,
DrTCHER.-In tins city, on May 3Oth, 1909
Florence l. butcher.
FLANAGAN-in this city on June Cd 1907. AnE
widow Of John Flanagan, aged 70 years
GALLAHER-In this city, OH May 2sth, 100
Mary A, widow of Stewart Gallaher, aged 4
years.
LALLY-In this city, on May 18th 1902. Thoms
X. Lally,
LIT1LE-At Charlestown, Md. on May ostb. 100
Christopher A. Little, aged 70 years
MAGUiGAN-In this city. OIL May 3Oth, lE
Rose e. Magugan, aged n years.
PENN ELl,-ln this city, on May 18th. 1902, Am
N, lenncll, aged years and months
sHFARER-At New Castle. Del. on May 90th
1907, Charles H., beloved son OF Charles H. am
Margaret J. Shearef, aged years aad 10
months
WIsE-At New Castle, Del, OH May 2oth, 1907
Edward c., son OF the late Charles V. Wise, ascs
20 YEARS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
MISS LEWIS DEAD.
She Was One of the Most Important Public
School Teachers In the City.

She Was One of the Most Important Public
School Teachers In the City.
Miss Elizabeth ]. Lewis, teacher
at the, High School, who was stricken
with paralysis last Thursday morning,
died at $40 O'Clock yesterday, at
No. lob Trenton Place, where she re-
sided. A few days ago Bright's disease
developed from the stroke, and It was
then apparent that she could not long
survive.
Miss Lewis had been teacher in
the High School for number of years.
Before going to the High School she
was teacher in pedagogy. She is sur
vived by one sister and three brothers.
Her parents died several years ago.
The funeral will take place on Satur-
day from No. 1913 Trenton Place.
Deceased Was regarded by members
of the Board of Education as one of
the most important teachers in the
city. She possessed great ability and
was of pleasing demeanor and had many
friends. President Shortlidge COM
mended her very highly and felt that
the board had lost valuable employe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05

John T. Wagamon of Georgetown fell
from a load Of fodder a few cuys ago, and
broke one of his legs.
Licenscs have been issued at Georgetown
for the marriage of the following couples (:
Rufus d. Lingo and Oevia H. Lynch,
Arthur Wilson and Leyitha Moore, Gideon
Littleton and Emma L. KINNEY, William
l.. Causey and Josephine Young.
Register Causey of Sussex county has
granted letters of administration on the
estate of Ellen NJ. Walker TO Henry w.
Vandever, on the estate of John W. Oli yer to
Samuel j. Wilson, on the esta e of Sallie L.
Dawson to Joseph I. Adams, and on the
estate OF John Z. Durbee to Ada and Henry
Q, Derhee,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
BOARD OF PAROONS.

Special CORRESPONDENCE of Gazette and Journal
Dover, June 4.--The Board of Pardons
yesterday afternoon was asked to recon-
mend pardons for John Lynn and Henry
M. White, former members of the Levy
Court of New Castle county, convicted of
obtaining money from the county on false
pretences. Decision was reserved until the
July meeting.
The board refused to recommend pardon
for j. A. Cunningham, convicted in New
Castle county of using girl under IL years
of age for immoral purposes.
The remission of the lashes was recon-
nended in the cuse of John Heck, con-
victed in New Castle county of larceny.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05

Judge William c. Spruance presided in
Orphans Court yesterday. /. Z. Wales trustee,
made return of the sale of real estate of
I'M
liam Fl. Robinson, administrator of Martha
Robinson, made return of sale which was
confirmed. An order was made for partition
of the real estate Of Mary Kelly, and Peter
A. Horty, ID. kilroy, Dennis Kane w. B.
Norton and Patrick Harrity were appointed
TO make the partition. Court adjourned
until next Monday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05

United States Marshal Short, who
came from the lower part of the State
today, reported that the peach trees
are in good condition and the young
fruit looks healthy, and the indica-
tions are that there will be a good
crop. The recent frost did not damage
the neaches
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-06-05
OREGON EXPRESS WRECKED.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.

Associated Press DISPATCH by Special Wires.
Redding, CAL, June 4.-The southbound
Oregon express on the Southern Pacific
road, which left Redding at 10.45 o'clock
later near Clear Creek, four miles from this
city.
The accident was caused by half-open
switch, whiah had evidently been left in
that condition by some unknown person.
The train was a double header, and was
engines were thrown into ditch and conn.,
pletely wrecked.
Engineer j. NJ. White and Fireman Fred
Taffel of the forward engine were killed. A
number of passengers were injured, but SO
far as can be learned none was killed.