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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
INCREASE IN WAGES.

III ainmen on the r., w. 81 Il. Railroad
Receive an Advance.
Wages of engineers, conductors, bag.
gagemasters, bratemen aud flaemen on
the F., Wa B.rai road Monday received
notices of an advance in the rates per
trip now pa d to an extent OF I to ~
per cent The rites are now fixed and
will be issued IN Jew days.
The advance ia to dale from last
Wednesday, January 1st The wages Of
engiuemen on yard engines aud other
trRinmen practically are all raised
accord n2ly,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
THE BOTKIN CASE.

Washington, Ian. 6.--jeorg> f.
Knight OF San Francisco is here in the
interests OF Mrs. BotSin, whose candy
poisoning case has been taken before
tbs Supreme Court, which will render
q decision of much interest to the legal
fraternity.
latter Mrs. Botkin q conviction and
sentence to lie impriso mant in Cali.
form q said Mr. Knight, I'VE secured
writ Of error appealing to the Supreme
Court OF ii Unitsd States, alleging
that California had no Jur sdiction.
The Supreme Court will now have to
settle the question of where the juris
dictiou lies: whether il Ia In the State
in which death occurred or in the State
from which the oisonous article 10
alleged to have been sent
There is no Federal law upon such
question SO that the ruling is awaited
with much interest. We still have the
right to go back 10 California and sub.
nit to a new trial in the lower court.
UHIT TIRELESS TELEGRIPHP IS.
Great Round World.
In order to follow intelligently the
advance Of wireless ie egraphy from the
beginning some rough idea must be
had of the modern physicists views
regarding the nature OF electrical pho
numeuR. To this end all space must
be regarded as lermeated by some
thing termed the luminiferous ether.
Not only does this ether per meate the
spaces between the heavenly bodies and
our atmosphere which concept on offers
little difficulty to the lay mind, but it
also permeates all solids. Further, lis
nature is such that the movement even
of solids is not in the least restrained
by such Iermeation, tine closest analogy
being that of eve, renresenting the
solid, being moved about in water
representing the ether.
This ether is the Geat not only of oil
electrical Phenomena. hut also of all
the phenomena of light and heat All
of these, apparently so d stInCt, are but
the result of vibrations or waves on the
ether, the apparent differences being
due only to differences in the length OF
the waves and the rapidity with which
| they occur, just as one musical note
differs from another in the same par
ticulars, only that the sound waves are
air waves and not ether waves.
Now with the usual Geographic
methods the current, as it ie termed,
is sent or directed through space by
means Of a metallic conductor. Actually
nothing passes through the wire, as is
implied by the use OF the word eur
rent " What actually takes place is
the transmission of energy along the
Path OF the wire by means of vibrations
iu the neighboripg ether. That is, the
metal of the wire acts merely as guide
fur the ether waves to the destination
desired.
In wirele,s telegraphy. ether vibrations
are also set up at the transmitting
station, but these, having no conduct
ing guide, radiate in all dire ctiuna
through space, and small percentage
of them arrives at the receiving station,
and by means Of suitable apparatus are
made appreclable by the senses or
recorder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
PANAMA CANAL PROPERTY.
The Proposition to Sell II to the Unite,
states for $40 100000.

The Proposition to Sell II to the United
states for $4,000, 900.
Paris, France, Jan. 4,-The direct tors
of tho Panama Cana Co., with Presi
dent 30 in the chair, met at the com
pGny 8 Offices today, and after br 81 ses-
Sion, came to definite decision to offer
TO sell the canal property to the United
States for $40, COO. COO This prics in
c!udes the excavations, canal railroad,
machinery and all the other items
specified in the lsthmian Commission
report.
lhe compauy'B representative at
Washington, M. Beehive, received q
cable message today instructing him to
formally submit this offer to the Presi
dnnt
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

Washington, Jan. 4. Acting on cable
instructions from Pairs, NJ BoAufve
today formally notified Admiral Walker,
chairman of the lsthmian Canal Com
miss on, that the Panama Canal Co.
declares itself ready to transfer to the
government OF the United States on
The payment of $40, 000, 900 its properties
and concessions connected with tho
Panama route acro,a the isthmus.
Admiral Walker has submitted the
proposition TO the State Department.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
TWO BURNED TO DEATH.

Bethany, Conn, Jan. 4.-Edmund
Peck, retired Methodist minister,
aged 50, aud his daughter. Mary l'eok,
aged 81 years, were burned TO death
emily this morning in a fire which
destroyed their handsome homestead,
en- the Bethany turnpike.
Charles Peck of Waterbury, a son,
was seriously injured in Jump from
the second story.
The origin of the fire is a mystery.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

Special Corrcsondence Of Gi,l2ctte and Journal.
Dover, jan, i.-MRalstrate u. II. Wood of
Dover has gInEteu a rousnit in the case of
Magistrate William NJ. Greene Of Camden,
charged with imposing excessive fines for dis
orderly conduct. The nopsuit was granted
because the billut complaint did not specify
the amount of the alleged excessive tines,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
10 GriDE 1ycoMIva snIps.

Baltimore American.
A vertical pillar like ray of brilliant
light shot suddenly up into the air from
Baker a. White y 9 coal pier at & o'c ook
lnst night and for some time there was
much COP jeoture as to its origin.
1t was the first test of thu electric
light OF the Diamond Shoals ligh tship,
also known as No n. Commander
lbeft Il Ross. U. s. N, inspector of
tire Fifth lighthouse district, is the
Promises 10 be- OF great advantage to
tine fleet of ships NOV ng up and down
the coast
Ihe light ia $1,000 candle power
electric lamp Is inches in diameter.
In front of tho face is miIror, rlaced
at an anglia OF a. degrees, which sends
a penetrating shaft OF light atraight up
into the SKY until it loEes itself in the
clouds. Its usefulness can be readily
saen. Tho Gu rent Is app ied by a
dynamo on the ship. Last night the
Light was kept going from G to G.30 u.
M, and its rays could 10 seen far down
the bay.
Commander Ross had previously mott
fled many coast vessels and lighthouse
keepers to report Just how far the light
was aeen.
The mast lights weTe also IL ed last
night and The harbor was brilliantly
lighted as fur down as Fort MoEienry.
How appropriately we associate Love
Young Dream" with a sweet, pure com
p!exion, such rs Invariably follows Tho usu
oil Glenn's Sulphur Soap. A wonderful skin
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

The Grapevine Lead Co. was or
ganized in this city. on Saturday.
The incorporates are A. p. Neyin,
q, NJ. Gilpin and Robert Pennington.
The capital stock is 100000. 1he
company owns property in New Mexico.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

County Treasurer Horace G. Rettew
received the following tax COLLECTIONS
for December: Rrandywiue. 81, l62. IL /;
Christiana s1,4l2.96; Mill Creek
81, 1858; White Gay Creek, s1.O91. 80;
Now Caste, 81, 5G00l; Pencauer.
81, lO3- 3si Red Lion, s552. 3CI
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

The Railroad Gazette of january Sd
contains ar artic 9 10 reference to the
Structural Steel Car TO, of which
Ellwood q. jackson of this city ia the
president which is building large
plant at Canton, o. The Gaze to says
that MIR. Jackson was horn carbuilder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

In reply to inquiries we nave pleasure in
announcing that EyS Liquid Cream balm Is like
the solid preparation Of that admirable remedy
IN that u clenllses n ID heals membranes affected
by nnsll calarrh There is no drying or Snceziiig.
In liltd Cream Balm Is adapted to use by
Patients who have trouble in nhaling through
The nose and prefer spraying. The price. nclud-'
lng spraying tube is 10 cents Sold by druggists
or mailed BY Ely Brothers, SO Warren street, New
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

The engagement of Miss Ida Il
Walters, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James e. Walters of No I'll Adams
street, this city, ana Robert W. Sossa-
mon of Charlotte, N. O., is announced.
Miss Walters is teacher in Public
School No 10, this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09
VESSELS CRASHED
IN THE DARKNESS
Walla Wa!Ia Lost in Collision
Off Pacific Coast.
TWEN1Y-SEVEN PEOPLEDROWNED
One Llfeboat and Two Rats
Are Missing.

The Survivors Were Adrift All Day with n
Choppy Sea Breaking over Them Capt.
Hall Heroically Went Down With His
Boat, but Timber Released Him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

Dover. Jan. 6.-Nilliam Patton, colored.
died of pneumonia Saturday in the Dover
jail, where he had sought refuge the pre-
vious day, gss
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-09

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p!exion, such as Invariably fellows tho use
OF Glenn's Sulphur Soap. A wonderful skin
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
TROLLEY CAR RUN DOWN.
Three Women Probably Fatally In
iured in WeehaWken.

NEW YORK, December 2O.-Three women
were perhaps fatally injured and fifty
seven other passengers were bruised and
badly shaken up in a trolley car accident
In Weehawken at midnight. The other VIC
tins. mostly women, were cut and bruised,
but not seriously injured.
The three whose condition is today re-
ported critical are:
Mrs Lambert Schmidt, wife of tele-
phone manufacturer. internally injured and
shoulder dislocated.
Mrs II. l.. Newkirk, internal injuries
Mrs. A. Rohner. suffering from shock and
skull badly injured
All were of Weehawken.
The accident occurred al point where
the trolley company's tracks cross those of
the Erie railroad.
When the trolley car reached the tracks
the motorman stopped his car to allow a
freight train to pass. The last three cars
of the freight train broke loose some dis
tance east of the crossing, and were not
noticed by the train crew. After the cars
passed by the motorman of the trolley car
thought it was the last of the train and
started to cross the tracks. When he got
his car in the middle of the crossing the
three freight cars which had broken loose
from the train came rolling along and be-
fore he could get his car over the crossing
it was struck with terrific force by the
freigh. cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
KILLS SWEETHEART.
Former Pupil Shoots Teacher in Street
in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, December 20.-Voltai-
rine lie Cleyre, the avowed anarchist and
teacher of music. who was yesterday after
noon fatally shot by Herman Helcher, who
also processes anarchistic tendencies, is still
alive at the Hahnemann Hospital today
but the surgeons say she has but a slight
chance of recovery.
The shooting occurred on the street and
was witnesses by a number Of persons.
Miss Ie Cleyre was awaiting a car wheh
Helcher approached and began firing from
. a revolver. Three of the five bullets which
he discharged took effect. Helcher was ar
rested and taken before the dying woman,
but she declined to accuse him of having
shot her.
Miss lie Cleyre has attained notoriety
through her anarchistic utterances and her
intimacy with prominent anarchists of the
country. Her writings are said to be known
to anarchists all over the world. 1t is said
she came to this city about fifteen years
ago from Michigan. Her father is dead but
her mother lives somewhere in the west.
Helcher is a cigarmaker and was born in
Russia. For a time he lived in Boston,
coming to this city eight years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
TO AID MINISTER BOWEN.
Lieut.. Johnston Arrives at La Guaira
in the Albany.

The following cablegram has been re-
ceived at the Navy Department from Ad-
miral Dewey, dated San Juan, December 10:
Torpedo boat destroyer not available for
duty assigned. Lieut.. Marbury Johnston
has sailed in Albany"
This action is in accordance with instruc-
tions sent by the department Several days
ago United States Minister Bowen request
ed that some one be sent 10 assist him in the
discharge OF the numerous important duties
that have suddenly devolved upon him in
the Venezuelan imbroglio and an officer was
detailed from the Marietta, at La Guyas,
for the purpose temporarily. 1t was sug-
gested to Admiral Dewey that he send a
torpedo boat destroyer on another vessel
from Culebra with a relief for the officer
dispatched from the Marietta, the last
named vessel not being able to spare an
officer for a long stay. Admiral Dewey
was directed TO send torpedo boat de-
stroyer with the naval attache because OF
the speed of that type of vessel, but the
Albany being available II decided to
dispatch her instead. she being a fast
cruiser. 1t Is stated that no significance
attaches TO the voyage of the Albany. and
that she Will return to her proper station
when the duty stated Is completed unless
future events should make it necessary for
her 10 remain at La Guayra to cooperate
with the Marietta.
The Albany is a protected cruiser of g.
43i tons displacement. She carries a bat
terry of ten guns.
for this important mission. is navigator OF
the cruiser Montgomery at Cuiebra He
was appointed TO the naval academy from
Georgia In 1878, and Is described as a COOL
discrete, level-headed officer. His arrival at
Caracas is anxiously awaited by Minister
Bowen. who has under his care the subjects
and property of Grent Britain, Germany
Italy and Holland. In addition to those Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
TRANSPORTATION CONTRACTS.
Secretary Root Will Ask Congress TO,
More Authority,

Secretary Root intends to ask Congress to
modify existing law as to authorize the
Secretary of War to contract for the trans
portation of troops and supplies for a longer
period than one year In order that he may
be enabled to make better terms for such
service than is possible under the present
system of annual contracts. The legisla-
tion is desired for the purpose of securing
more advantageous rates for the service
between the Pacific coast and the Philip
pines in case the department should decide
to discontinue the government service and
dispose of it's transports either by sale or
charter, to the highest bidder. AS already
announced, contract has been made with
the Boston Steamship Company for such
shipments to the Philippines as the depart
ment may desire to make by way of ports
on Puget sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
France Will Not Send a Warship.

PARIS. December 20-A cable message
from Fort de France. Martinique, announces
that the French cruiser Troude. which was
assigned a few days ago to protect French
citizens in Venezuela, will now remain
outside of Venezuelan waters, as all anxiety
regarding the welfare of the French cit1-
zens has been dispelled.
The foreign office here has received from
the charge daffaires at Caracas conhrma-
ton of the announcements that President
Castro has conferred complete powers on
Minister Bowen to arrange the terms 1or
arbitration The dispatch adds that the
president expressed confident belief that
the exercise by the United States of the
powers granted to Minister Bowen un-
doubtedly will secure an adjustment OF the
questions in dispute.
Informal exchanges of views between the
chanceleries OF Rome, London and Paris
indicate the willingness of the British, 1tal-
ian and French governments to agree to
the creation of a mixed commission as a
means of adjusting the difficulties.
PANAMA, December 20.-News received
here from the Venezuelan frontier is to the
effect that the revolutionary movement
erful than ever. Gen. Matos is said to be
at the head of strong army, and to be on
good terms with the representatives of the
foreign powers.
1t is believed among the Venezuelan rev.
olutionists that the present movement
against Castro will be successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Personal Mention.

Mr. A. r. Shattuck of New York and Mr..
William BURY of Chicago are at the Ar
lington.
P. Scott of Hot Springs, Va, are at the
New Willard.
Mr.. D. b. Williams of Connellsville, Pa,
and Mr.. William F. Sheehan of New York
are at the Raleigh.
Mr. Jesse E. Potbury has left Washington
for South Carolina and Georgia, where he
will spend his Christmas holidays. During
his stay in Georgia Mr.. Potbury expects to
speak at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
Citations at Atlanta. Macon and Augusta.
He will return to Washington shortly after
the 1st of January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
ROUGH WEATHER AT SEA.
French Liner La Savoie Had a Stormy
Passage,

NEW YORK, December 20.-The French
line steamer La Savoie. from Havre, ar
rived today after very rough weather
throughout the passage. Heavy westerly
gales and very rough seas were encoun-
tered. and the waves frequently swept over
the vessel. At one time the steamer was
obliged 10 change her course and head up
to the wind, slowing the engines, to ride
out the gale. The seas damaged the bridge
and some of the port lights In the officers
rooms. One steerage passenger had his
hand caught in a slamming iron door and
several of his fingers were cut off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
CANAL COMMISSION EXPENSES.
Resolution Calling on Secretary of
State for Information,

Representative Hepburn, chairman Of the
House committee on interstate and foreign
commerce. today introduced a resolution
directing the Secretary of State to furnish
the House with a statement of the expenses
of the isthmian canal commission, of which
Rear Admiral j. G. Walker was chairman.
The resolution provides that the statement
shall show all expenditures made by the
commission or authorized to be paid, and
particularly all allowances or payments for
all personal service, including payments
for board, rations, transportation, supplies,
wages, salary and allowances of every
kind ana to whom paid; also all payments
of every character made to the members
Of the isthmian commission or inuring to
the benefit Of any of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Family Connected With Big
Fraud in Paris.
CAUGHT IN MADRID
POLICE RECOVER LITTLE OF THE
PLUMBER.
Belief That Important Papers We're
Thrown Away in the
Lavatofies.

MADRID, December W.-Madame Hum
bert other members of the Humbert fam
lily and NJ. and Nine. D'Aurignac, the
brother and sister-in-law of Madame Hum
bert, who became notorious in connection
with the great safe frauds in Paris. have
been arrested here. They have been in
Madrid since May o..
Later it became known that the police
made a clean haul of the whole family,
Madame Humbert, her husband. Eva Hum
bert and the three d'Aurignacs, Roman,
Emile and Marie. The police suspected a
house on the Gale Ferray Some time yes
terday Romain d d'Aurignae was seen to en-
ter the building; search warrant was OBJ
tanned and the house was surrounded.
After some difficulty the police were ad-
rnitted, and arrested the long-sought-for
defaulters. The prisoners protested that
they were the victims of Infamous proceed
ngs. They threatened to "get even" with
certain persons in France, and said they
had come to Madrid direct from Paris.
One Becomes Hysterical.
Mile. Eva became hysterical, and Mad
anne Humbert ciasped Marie d'Aurignac and
her daughter in her arms, pleading with the
police. For the love of God, do not sep
arate me from my daughter"
The police made an inventory of the con-
tents of the apartments, and found a parcel
of jewels valued at $1,000 couple of lot
terry tickets and about $115 in cash. Seals
were then attached to the house and the
whole family were removed to jail and
were placed at the disposition of the
French ambassador.
The police suspect the Humberts of hav-
ing disposed of important papers in the
lavatories while delaying the entry Of the
officers. The family tried to escape by the
windows, but failed, as the house was cor
doned
Fraud Perpetrated. in Paris.
The interest Of all Paris Of May was
De la Grand Arme. 1t was supposed to
contain $2o.000,000 left by Robert Crawford.
said to be IAN American nnilliopaire." This
sum was alleged to be held IN trust by
Madame There's Humbert, who under MI.
Crawford's first will was constituted his
sole legatee, and on the strength of her
In borrowing over So, 600 GOO from bankers
money lenders and others in France and
Belgium. Eventually an investigation was
started; the Humberts and others connect
ed with them in the operations fed from
Paris, and May 0, when the chief of the de-
tective department Of Paris, M. Coehefort.
opened the safe 1t brought to light the
greatest swindle Of the century, for the
safe was found to ontain nothing but an
old jewel box, some old papers and the off,
cial seals which had made the swindle pos
sible, the fortune, having, under the
terms Of second win, been represented as
being held in trust until Mile. D'Aurignac.
Madame Humberts niece, attained her ma
jority, when all the heirs mentioned In the
two wills were to come to an amicable
agreement for an equitable division of ;he
property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
BLIZZARD IN THE ROCKIES.
Railroads in Wyoming and Colorado
Blocked by Snow.

DENVER, Colo, December 20-The bliz-
zard which has been raging in Wyoming
for twenty-four hours has reached northern
and eastern Colorado, and all railways rum
ming into Denver are either blocked or bad
ly delayed. The incoming Rock Island
trains is stuck in the snow at Goodland,
Kan, and the train which should have lefe
here at $50 O'Clock last night over that
road was abandoned. The Union Pacific
is blockaded between here and Cheyenne.
All the mountain roads are badly crippled
Snow plows have been ordered to the scene
of blockades.
SANTA FE. N. NJ, December 20.-Ten
inches of snow has fallen in Taos and Mora
counties. The snowfall was the heaviest
since 1892.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20
Capitol Notes.

Representative Stephens of Texas has in
troduced bill to open for settlement
sos 600 acres of land in the Kiowa. Co.
manche and Apache Indian reservations In
Oklahoma territory.
The House committee on commerce has
reported the bill requiring safety appliances
for coupling cars. Some slight amendments
were recommended.