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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
A SUDDEN DEATH.
Neis johnson of centraiIa, Wis, Expired
I'm This City.

Nels johnson of CentralIa, Wis, Expire d
I'm This City.
Nels johnson, aged Sc years. became
Iuddeuly i'll late Tuesday night at the
Clayton House, and died there early
yesterday morning. he registered at the
Clayton House at 10. 15 o'clock Tuesday
night as from Grand Rapids, Mich,
which is presumably the location of a
mercantile house which ho represented,
but his home is believed to be in
Centralia, Wis. After johnson had
been in his room about two hours ne
informed Night Clerk Charles Nc
Collough that he was i'll.
Dr. Willard Springer was summoned
and his first attentions seemed to give
the patient relief. The doctor sent to
a drug store for some medicine and
was about to leave when the sick man
expressed the wish that he should re-
main until the medicine came. The
doctor remained, but Mr.. johnson had
q convuIsion and died before the medi-
cine arrived.
The physician said death was due to
uraema convulsions, due to kidney
trouble. Police Captain Evans sent a
telegram to the chief of police OF
Centralia, informing him of johnson e
death. William III. Robinson, Jr.,
undertaken, prepared the body to be
sent West. Mr.. johnson came here
from Baltimore.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
TALK OF RAILWAY DEAL.
Report That Both Local Systems VIII be
Controlled by the New Interstate Go.

Report That Both Local Systems VIII be
Controlled by the New Interstate Go.
For several days rumors have been
afion. to the effect that the Interstate
Railways Co., which was recently in
corporated in New Jersey, was about
to ACQUIRE control of the Peoples rail
way system in this city, and that as
the new company already had control
of the Wilmington City system, the
two plants would beamerged under one
management. 1t was also rumored that
the power for both systems would be
furnished by the Wilmington City
Co. g new plant, on the Brandywine,
and that other steps would be taken
to reduce tine cost of operating both
systems.
When an officer of one of the COM
panies was seen yesterday he said
SO for as he new. there had been nc
deal, but he understood negotiations
were pending which might result in a
merger OF the two companies.
It is said that the new Interstate Go.
has controlling interest in the United
Power and Transportation Co., which
owns the Wilmington City, Wilmington
& Chester Traction, Chester Traction
companies and lines in Reading, Tren-
ton, Scranton and some other places.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
@fatns.

CLorD-In this city, ON December 18th, ~.
George v, Cloud, in bis l9th year.
CoOIiNG-OH December 10th, 19Ol, Margaret
wife OF George W. Cooling.
Coffin TINS city on December 17tb 1902 ail
Isabelle, daughter OF Arthur and bessie tui
aged months.
HAWkE-lu this city. on December llih irCs
William Victor Hawke aged u years
SD year.
JoHNsON-In Philadelphia, on December Ittl
lsoa Harriet ~, wife oi :. Marshall johnson
agei ., years.
RICHARDS In this city, on December 1I,h, 10 q
CAtharinr A. Richards. ayed G. YEAR,
sHOCkLEI-fn this city, or Deccuilcr ne.
lsol. William H., infant son OF John F. an
Annle {. shockley, aged ilonths.
SHESTEk-in this city. on December 18th, IgCg
samuel Z. shuster. nyed q years.
NILIlAMs--At Christtana. Del. On D0cefnbei
18th, le0., George W. Williams assd a years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
REWARD OF slOO.

Ordered Paid to the Parties Who Recov-
cred Horse Stolen From II. L. ARM
strong,
The Society for the Detection Of Horse
Thieves and the Recovery of Stolen
Property of Christiana Hundred met
in the County Court House yesterday.
r. Lewis Armstrong presided and
Calvin w. Crossan, secretary, was
present. The theft of a horse belonging
to X. L. Armstrong and its recovery
was reported to the meeting and mo-
tion was passed to pay 800 reward for
its recovery. Secretary Crossan was
instructed to pay the money. $50 of
which goes to parties in Chester and
the remaining $50 to persons in Will
mington.
Those present were: Reuben Sat.
terthwaite, Alonza Newland, ]. p.
+ brennan, Harry Stafford, Thomas b.
Lyman, r. L. Armstrong and Calvin
w. Crosssn. The meeting was held in
the grand jury room.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
EPWORTH LEAGUE PROGRAMME.

special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal
New Castle. Dec. 1.-THE Junior
Epworth League of Nazareth NJ. E.
Church has prepared an interesting
programme for the entertainment next
Friday evening as follows:
Singing, IAN Hail the Power of
Jesus Name;'' reoitations, by Mabel
Clewell, Edith Harris, Helen Ford,
Olga Wise, Elsie Stewart, Rosa Nc
Henry, Pearl Clewell, Kennard Nsylor.
George Ford, Palmer Harris, Myrtle
Mcguire, Margaret Wright, Emily
Frazer, Lillian Montgomery, lrrna Nc
Daniel: solos, Fannie Ridings, Jennie
Ridings, Elya Morgan. Clara King and
Eva Deakyne; readings by Anna
Lancaster, Ollie Lank. Address by the
pastor, Rev. William G. Koons. Sing
ing by the League, "Glad Bells. !"
Benedicticn.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
NEW ROAD IN MILL CREEK.
The Matter Brought to the Attention Of the
Levy Court by MIR. Ewarf.


The Matter Brought to the Attention of the
Levy Court by Mr.. Ewarf.
At the meeting of the Levy Court
Tuesday afternoon MIR. Ewart called
attention to piece of new road neces-
sary in Mill Creek hundred which
would cost the county 81, 422. 60, accord
ing to the damages assessed by a jury
of condemnation.
Mr. Armstrong asked; ''How long is
that road?"
Half mile, . said Mr. Ewart.
"That's nearly as expensive as build
ing Silver Run road, +" remarked Mr.
Armstrong.
This price is not for building the
road said Mr.. Ewart, ''it is for
damages to property along the road.
1t will cost about 5000 to make the
road and 300 for bridges. These two
latter charges will not have 10 be PAID
by the county. The road in oontem-
piation is near Newark and persons
driving from Newark to Wilmington
have to drive about two miles out Of
their way"
The members teing uncertain whether
the road would be built at once IL the
money was paid, the matter was post
poned on motion of Mr.. Armstrong.
The road commissioners will be cen
ferred with before the court takes
action on the question.
The following resolution was offered
by Mr.. Mealey and adopted:
"Whereas, a communication has been
received from Messrs. Bigham Il Wag-
ner, claiming a stun Of money dre
Capt Fisk for damage done by the
Market street bridge TO the steam
canalboat Charles Hamilton.
Resolved, That the communication
be received and filed and the clerk in
structed to notify Messrs. Bigham q
Wagner that the matter had been
thoroughly investigated and found to
be due to the negligence Of the captain
of the boat. -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18

While the members Of mis- family
were at breakfast about 7.30 o'clock
yesterday, Jesse I. Wilson, aged 40
years, a member OF the well-known
blacksmithing firm Of Wilson & Morton,
committed suicide by shooting him
self in the head at his residence, 1878
West Sixth street. The body was dis
covered by his daughter, Miss Ida
Wilson. On going to call her father
for breakfast she found his room
cmpty. She discovered the dead body
on the floor of rear room on the
third floor. The revolver with which he
had committed the deed was lying on
the bed where it had fallen from bis
hand.
The only cause that can be assigned
for Mr.. Wilson's rash act is poor
health. For several months he mad no
appetite and has been known to refuse
food at several meals in succession.
Ills financial affairs Sere all right and
he was prosperous.
He leaves a wife, son and daughter,
who are Frustrated with grief anu
s1coa. Frank Wilson, the son, is clerk
in the employ OF the du Pont 90
The suicide occurred just after he
had left the house to go to his work
yesterday. He is we'll known as a
siolinist.
When Mr.. Wilson retired Tuesday
night the seemed cheerful Word was re-
ceived Tuesday that relative of Mrs.
Wilson'S was dead, leaving several
little children, and this seemed to
prey on his mind. He spoke Of il seg-
eral times before going to bed.
USED MS sons REVOLVER.
The revolver with which Mr.. Wilson
killed himself was one purchased by
his son since the robbers invaded Will
mington few weeks ago. He got out
of bed about 7.30 O'Clock yesterday,
found the revolver, and going TO the
third story back room killed himself
instantly by putting the pistol at his
right temple and blowing out his
brains. The shot was heard by bis
daughter, but being a dull report she
paid no attention to it at the time.
NEW BUSINESS PLlSs.
Mr.. Wilson had plans laid to dis
solve the partnership which had existed
between him and George G. Morton,
He had rented a building on Orengt
street, below Fourth, for the purpose,
and the work of building the forgei
was finished Tuesday.
BUSINESS PARTNER SHOCKED.
When seen this morning by reporter
OF The Gazette, Mr.. Morton said
"This is great shock to me and l car
assign no reason for the act, unless i
be poor health. Jesse had been com
planning of having no appetite for som,
time, but he appeared cheerful enough
yesterday. We were about to dissolvt
partnership. 1t was an amicable ar
rangement and he was not in an,
financial trouble. The proposition Il
separate was made by jesse the first o
last October, and we settled the bust
ness then and there. He asked that vi
have witnesses and we got two ac
luaintanceE TO witness tho agreement.
Wilson & Morton's establishment j
on Orange. street, above Fourth. Mr.
Wilson had been in the firm for min
years. He was born in the souther
part of New Castle county near Newark
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
TUNNEL FRANCHISE GRANTED.
The Vote on tho Much- yex sd Question Wa
Forty-oue TO Thirty-four

The Vote ON tho Much-yeSed Question Was
Forty-one TO Thirty-four.
New York, Dec. IA big step in
tho solution of the much-vexed problem
OF rapid transit in New York was taken
yesterday, when. by a vote of IL TO 81,
the Board of Aldermen decided to give
the Pennsylvania Railroad Go. the
franchise it asked for building n tunne,
under the city from the North River I
West street to the EsstlRiyer at Eal
Thirty fourth street.
WILL SPEND s40, 600, 900.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 1T.-Capt.
John P. Green, first vios president of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., last
night expressed himself as gratitied
with the action OF the Board of Alder
men of New York in sanctioning the
tunnel project. He said:
''We will begin work as soon as the
engineers are ready. We will spend
$40, 600, COO in three years. 1t is ira-
possible to say now how many men will
be employed On the work. The details
will be arranged by the engineering
and construction departments. The fact
that We have $40, 000, ,0O0 worth of real
estate in the heart of New York is in
itself guarantee that we will push
the work.
"What was the influence which
brought the Board of Aldermen to
finally see the lightY In my estimation
it was the force Of public opinion. We
had no particular influence in New
York City and our campaign was neoes.
sarily one of education. 1t was incum-
bent upon us to show we would mol
divert business from New York tc
Montsuk Point or to do dozen equal,
absurd things.
''1t was hard to discuss these oh
isctions with patience. hut We did, ant
the aldermen were won ovsr.
"We are pleased with the action, hui
not surprised. The work of tunnelinl
beneath two rivers is great, but this ii
great company The bridge project
while feasible, does not compare will
the points CT permanence and ultimate
economy of the tunnel proposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
TOWN DESTROYED BY EARTHQUAKE

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Ashkabad, Russian Turkestan, Dec.
16 delayed. The town of Andijan,
Ferghana government, was destroyed
by an earthquake today. The number
Of fatalities has not yet been ascer-
tanned. g'he population is threatened
with starvation.
Shocks were felt in New Msrghelsn
and the surrounding villages, and q
railway at Andiian was destroyed for a
considerable distance.
Food and clothing are being sent to
Andijan.
[Andiian is a tn of Russian Con
tral Asia 73 miles from Khokand. II
had population of about 80, coo. Ed.
GaZ,
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
ALLEGED GONSPIRAGY 10 Kill

Associated Press Dispatch hy Special Wires
Louisville, Ky, Dec. II. In letter
written to a friend in this city W..
Godfrey Hunter, minister to Guate-
mala, said: II will not leave Guate-
mala until have put those conspira-
tors in the pen.
Minister Hunter in this letter desig-
mated five men who, he AYERS, were in
a conspiracy to kill his son, who shot
William Fitzgerald in Guatemala City
last month.
W. A. Hunter of tais city. who has
returned from Washington, says he has
evidence of conspiracy to drive his
father out Of Guatemala and to assassi-
nate Godfred Hunter, Jr., and james
G. Bailey, the secretary of the United
States Legation in Guatemala.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
Phiiauelpnia narEetE.

Associated Press Dispitsa ov spe,lai Wires
Philadelphia- Pa. Dec. l7.-wheat. &C. lower =
Pennsylvania in export elevator, TAFT &c; y
2 req in export elevator, T6a5654c.
Corn. steady; No. IN export elevator, 53lSa.5l q
0ats, firm; No. white clipped, 3s1Sasac.
Bran. steady; winter In bulk, si5.s0aiSo 90; spzli
IN sackS Sl7.50ais.0Q.
Butter. fir1n. good demand extra Western creh
cry, Slc.i do. nearby prints. sc.
Eggs. duh and le lower; fresh uearpy. 2se.
of; do. western, 2sc-. loss OF; do. so,ithwesiil
26a27c. loss 5f; do southern, Sc, loss Of.
Refined sugars, steady.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
FIRE AT NEW CASTLE.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
New Castle, Dec. IA bout 8 o'clock
this morning fire was discovered in
the second story of the house OF John
Palmer on South Ninth street near
South. The engine Of the enape Fire
Co. was run out and two horses owned
by Arthur Kee hitohed up.
After an half hour of hard work the
fire was extinguished. The loss is
S100, partially covered by insurance.
The cause of the FIRE is unknown as it
occurred several hours after the mem
bers of the family had arisen and there
was no fire in any portion of the upper
floor.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
GOOD ROADS MEETING.
The Subject to be Discussed at Middletown
Next Saturday.

Ihe subject TO De discussed at Middietown
Next Saturday.
A meeting in the interest of good
roads legislation is to be held at Mid
dletown next Saturday afternoon.
There will be addresses by John N.
Carswell of this city, DIR. A. Il. Neale
of Delaware College and others,
meeting was to have been held at
Talleyville last evening under the
auspices OF West Brandywine Grange,
but owing to tue bad weather it was
postponed until some future date. DR..
A. I. Neale of Newark and John N.
Carswell and Francis NJ. Walker OF
this city. Who were to make addresses,
drove to Talleyville in the rain, but
found nobody at the hall and they re-
turned. The date Of the meeting has
not been fixed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
CHILD HORRIBLY INJURED BY A DOG.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Seaford, Dec. 1.-THE 3-years- old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Coul-
bourn, while playing in its parents
yard Monday, was attacked by q
vicious dog.
The animal knocked the child down
and seized the victims right ear, tear
ing it from the head. The brute
also bit the child's nose. A colored
man. armed with a club, rescued the
child from the dog after hard struggle.
Medical aid was summoned, and the
child's wounds were dressed.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
wIIl OF George RIeketts.

Elkton, Nd, Dec. II. The Orphans
Court was in special session yesterday.
The will of George Ricketts, was pro.
hated. the estate, which is valued al
el0, 900 to sl5, 0OO, is left to his widow
and children. George Ricketts,, Jr.,
and Maggie Ricketts, are named execu.
tors without bond.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
Attorney Jerome Indignant.

Ass0cIateu FFess DIsI5stch by apeelaI WlTes.
New York, Dec 17.-District At
torney jerome, in an interview today,
spoke of the stand taken by the news
papers on his recent actions against
alleged gamblers. He said he did not
object to personal criticism, and added
When they question my honesty and
ieopardize the cause, | will take action
and proceed criminslly against the
managing editors, and ii necessary make
arrests.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
RAILROAD FATALITIES.
Two Men Killed in Chester, Pa, on Sue
cessiye Days.

Two Men Killed an Chester, Pa., on Sue
cessiye Days.
During the past two days there have
oeen two fatal railroad accidents in
Chester, Pa. On Monday night John
T. Long, the driver of a wagon, was
killed BY b. i o. train and Tuesday
night Elias Unger, meat dealer, was
killed by train on the p, B. & W..
railroad.
When Longs body was found on
Monday night it was feared that
another man had been killed at the
same time, some believing there were
two occupants of the wagon which was
wrecked, because two hats we're found
near the scene of the accident. hut
when an investigation was made Tues.
lday 1t was found that Long vas the
lonly man killed and he had two hats
with him at the time of the accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
His Home in Ashes.

Cambridge, Nd, Dec. II. The dwell
ing of Henry Schnette, near Middle
town, this county, was destroyed by
firc Monday morning, The family saved
only the clothes they wore .and what
were out on the line.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
United States Demands Payment.

AssOclaItI FFlas I1sIaIlU % ATecIaI WIGS.
St. Petersburg, Prussia, Dec. IT,
1t is announced in 5 ecial dispatch
from Seoul that the United States
minister to Corea has demanded the
payment of Sl,500, 600 due to the
builders of the electric railroad.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
PROPOSITION 70 ARBlTRiTE
Still Being Considered by Great
Britain and Germany.
DELlBERATIONSARE NOT ATSTAGE
Where the Probable Results
Can be Published.

Tho onicials the German Foreign ONCE
Declare That GerinaDy IL Not RESPONSE
BILE Tor All the Harsbuess Towards Vene-
zuela-They Say the Rombsrdment of tho
Venezuelan farts Was mt the Suggestion
ofthe British Commander.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
Cecil County Barned Burned.

Elkton, Nd, Dec. II. The large
barn and granary on the farm of Mrs.
Sarah ]. Brown three miles east of
Elkton, tenanted by her son, George
Brown, was destroyed by fire Monday
evening, together with the contents, in
Guiding a large quantity of hay. wheat
straw, all the farming implements and
four head OF cattle. A large quantity
iof apples stored in the granary was
also burned. The loss is partially
covered by insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
NEAsrERy sHoRE OF MARrLAyD.

5SLibbie Harris. colored, said to be 100
ieNrs old, died at Elkton, Monday.
Andrew Anderson Of Northeast,
within two days, has lost five valuable
meningitis.
Fifty buildings, valued at $50, COO,
have been erected in Denton this year.
Including the water works and street
paving, the expenditures for improve
ments aggregate siOQ 00o
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
rntnI nnilroaA Aceldent.

James Long, wagon driver, was
killed by a b. & o. train near Chester
Monday evening, bis wagon being stuck
by the locomotive.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18

Municipal League hi. acceptsd the in;
vitation of the Ntroit Municipal
League to hold thr Il 1Et annual meet
ing in Detroit. TElE te of tho meet
in has been fixed ftti Nil 22d, 23d and
9th. The execut t1eebommittee has
admitted to affiliate b hmbership the
MuHiciEal Art Sos tof New York,
the Grand KaEi is S4.lat of Trade, the
Harrisburg Munich tague and the
Springfield Board on l1e
sciIooner Maggie q tta II biudIneu.
Associ tel Press Ii.spatci ~ stial Wires
New York, Dec. II steamer Al
legheny, which srrisSA Stoly from Nest
Indian ports, repor, 90 fing passed
on December 14th tf,'e Pner Maggie
G. Hart, from Jac rvNsste for New
York, abandoned anra;y IA later-logged
condition. The foreIs 19ge standing,
and the mainmast was broken a5 the
deck and hanging by gear from the
foremast, The iiDboom was broken,
and the toredeck was under water.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18

The following pensions have been
granted to Delawareans: Henry II.
Abbott, Milford, s. per month; John
II. Hobbs, Millsboro, s.; James II. G.
Curton, Laurel, sl2.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
SUICIDE OF JESsE WILSON
He Shot Himself Yesterday
at His Home, No. 1918
West Sixth Street.
I'LL HEALTH PROMPTED THE ACT
Tragedy Occurred While Fam
lily Was at Breakfast.

The Deceased Was Member of the Firm
OF Wilson Morton, and Intended TO
Engage In Business Alone the First of
the Year-His Condition Prosperous.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
Natlonal ,InnIrIpaI League.

Associated Press DlspalcA BY Special Wires
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 1Z--An-
uouncement was made today that the
executive committeelIof the National
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18

Cream Balm IS placed into the nost-ils, spreads
over the membrane and Is absorbed Relisfis i'm
mediate and cure follows. Il Is not drying-dueS
produce saeczins La'ge Size, 80 cents .. Drug
s,sts or by maii; Trial Size, 10 cents by mai.
ELY BROTHERS. IS Warren Street, New Yo.A
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
CASTRO OFFERED AID.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE consul
general of Venezuela in this city re-
ceiyed the following cablegram today {:
Caracas, Dec. 1I-Bankers, bar,
commerce, society and clergy, oon-
stituted in committee, approve the
governments attitude and offer Presi-
dent Castro their aid unreservedly.
Forres Cardenss,
Secretary to the President. "
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
Associated Press Dispatch b. Special wlre,.

Washington, Dec. II. The only cable
gram received at the Stale Department
from Minister Bowen over night was
the announcement that the italian
minister at Caracas had requested him
TO take charge of Italian interests in
Venezuela, which, under the State De-
partment's instructions, he was about
to do, and the minister was leaving
Caracas. This cahlegram was sent from
Caracas last night.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-18
Nasal
GATARRH

IN an Us Stages theEe
ahoald be cleanliness.
Ely's Cream Balm
cleanses, soothesandheA
the diseased membrane.
Itcures catArrh and drives
away a cold In the head
uuickly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-05

amples which afford undisputable
proof. BY actually weighing the coal
in one bunker of the transport Uni
verse. which had not been touched
after leaving Nagasaki. it was found
that instead of being $50 tons as re-
ceipted for. there were found to be
only $40 tons, a shortage of IA tons.
On the FlintShire il was also found
by actual weighing that one hold
which was reported to contain $50
tons contained only 704 tons. As coal
averages so ton the sum out of
which the government has been
swindled since the acquisition of the
Philippines can be estimated. At one
time there were furtY-eight trans
ports running between Pacific ports
and the Philippines"
The report is filed with such evi-
dence of extravaganza. The same
lack of business methods was shown
by the government officials in the
purchase of hay and forage for the
horses that were shipped to the
Philippines. Hay was purchased at
the top price and i'm many instances
there was no attempt made to get
bids.