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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
LUTHER M. REYNOLDS WILL.

The will ofHLuther NJ. Reynolds, a
brother of former Gov. Robert j. Rey-
nolds, has been probated in Baltimore
Aside from ian annuity Of $500, be-
queathed to his mother. IN law, Mrs.
Ellen Lewis, and an annuity of SOD
10 his sister, Fannie r. Olough. he
Willis and Dwight NJ. Ludington, trus-
tees and executors, to pay the income
thereof TO the widow of the testator.
In case she should 'be 30 unwise as to
marry again, after her death one, half
of the estate is to go TO George II Willis
and the other one-h half TO be divided
among Luther NJ. r. Carter, Reynolds
Clough and David NJ, r. Culbreth,
nephews OF the deceased, Luther NJ. Il.
Garter being also beaueathed a debt
due by his father, Edward j. Carter,
to the deceased, amounting to about
So, 400.
The trustees are empowered, if the
widow of the testator so desires, to in
crease her income from thu corpus OF
the estate. The annuity to Mrs. Fannie
Olough, originally s4O0 in tho will. was
reduced to SlGO by oodioil of date OF
February I'D, 1897. A codicil of date
October itb, 1897, named Byron Rey-
nolds, son OF former Gov. Reynolds, as
trustee and executor, in place of George
B. Hunting, and, Byron Reynolds hav-
ing died, Reynolds Clough was sub
stituted in his place as lsgatee, and,
by another codicil, MIR. Ludington as a
coeGecutOr and trustee with Mr.. Willis,
The original will was executed January
18th, 1886,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
A MEAN THIEF.
Robbed Farmer Joseph Pyle of Granogue
of His Christmas Money.

Robbed Farmer Joseph Pyle of Granogue
of His Christmas Money.
o. Christmas eve George w. Cooley
Of this city paid S35 to Joseph Pyle,
the tenant of Mr.. Goodleys farm at
Granogue. Mr. Pyle handed the morey
to his wife and the latter placed it in
the clock for safe keeping.
When the members of the family arose
the next morning they made the un.
welcome discovery that the house had
been robbed, part of the booty stolen
being the money which Mrs. Pyle had
placed In the clock the night before
1t is supposed that some evilminded
person, VINO knew that Mr.. Pyle had
received the money, was around the
house when Mrs. Pyle PLACED it in the
clock, and after the family retired oom-
mitted the robbery with the exprest
purpose of obtaining the money. Other
articles were stolen, including some
wearing apparel.
An examination of the premises re-.
vaaed the fact that an entrance had
been effected through window, the
shutter having been pried open with
Ratchet and screw driver, which we're
found on the porch.
On the following day Constable
Charles Green was notified and he ano
Mr.. Pyle made a tour OF the neighhor.
hood. with the hope of catching the
thief, out they were unsuccessful.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
UNITED STATES COURT.
Several bankruptcy Matters Acted Upon
by Judge Bradford.


Several bankruptcy Matters Acted Upon
by Judge Bradford.
In the United States District Court
Saturday several bankruptcy mat
tiers were acted upon ny Judge Brad
ford. An order was made adjudicating
Amos Cole a bankrupt, on the petition
of creditors which was filed on Deem
Der 18th. An order of reference was
made to Referee in bankruptcy Arthur
W. Spruance and Mr.. Cole was directed
to appear before the referee at 10
clock Monday morning.
Petitions to be discharged from bank
ruptcy were filed Oh behalf of Edward
p. Harnish Of FELTON, and Charles Den
ney of Dover, and January 18th at IL
o'clock in the morning was fixed as the
time for hearing thereon, when the
creditors may appear and show cause,
If they have any, why the petitions
| should not be granted.
In the Circuit Court, by consent of
the parties interested, the bill in equity
10 the matter of the American School
Furniture %. against Joseph N. Har
man of this CITY, an action on an alleged
infringement of certain patents. was
| dism ssed
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
BALTIMORE TAX SYSTEM.

Information Obtained by Local Offcials in
the Monumental City.
City Tax Collector George H. Mccall
and Thomas F. Gormley, Collector
Savers clerk, have returned from Ba ii +
more, Nd, where they want for the
purpose OF having the tax collection
system of that city explained, with n
view to its adoption here if the change
would prove advantageous. Collector
Sayors was unable to CO. According to
Mr.. Gormley, the Baltimore system is
similar TO that in vogue mere, except
that the collectors have more time for
their preliminary work than is allowed
IN Wilmington. They also have ample
help. Ihe loose bill system IS followed.
The bills can be taken away from tire
tax Office by the taxables if they go de.
sire. When persUn applies TO pay his
tax he is handed ticket, uEon which
is Indicated the amount due, and the
bill and ticket are taken to another
window, where the money is received
and the bill receipted. The 10 SO bill
system appears to give satisfaction
there.
In that city the assessment is com.
pleted and all appeals settled before
the last day of September alter which
time 90 appeal can be taken. The as,
sessment ia Immediately turned over
to the Board of Estimate and City
Council, which prepares the year e
budget and fixes the tax rate, and the
ledger clerks Immediately 90 to work on
the bills. Those for 1902 are now ready
and can be paid on and after January
9Th This plan is under the new
charter, which has been in operG ton
only short time In this CITY the
assessors and collectors and the clerks
have only 40 days in which to get out
their bills. In baltimore there are II
ledger clerks who do the bill work.
The assessment is made by the Court
Of Tax APP calls, composed OF three mer
appointed by the mayor. This DO tro
appoints a chiet assessor and 10 as
sistants, who make a canvass of the
city and ascertain the values of the rea
estate. The chief assessor is paid 81. son
per annum; the first assistant 81, 40t
and the Others 81. 200 each.
The tax rate for the current year il
SO. IA on tho Sl0o. of which IL. 81 is fol
city and county purposes, and II cent?
gces to the State The discounts al
lowed on city and county taxes are al
follows; On nil taxes paid before Marc
Both, liz per cent; hefore April Both
per cent; before May 3lst one hall
of | per cent; after that tine face of the
bill on State tax, 5 per cent rebate il
paid before September 1st; per CEN
if paid before October lst; per cen
If paid before November lst.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
CHASED ACROSS THE WEST
Angelo SCalfa Pursued From Indian
Territory TO Chicago by an
Angry Italian BOndsman.
FOLLOWED FOR THREE MONTHS
Covered a Distance of Nine
Thousand Miles.
FUGITIVE PROTECTED BY DETECTIVES

Chicago, III. Doc. 81 Angelo Scslfia,
closely pursued by Antonio Segnio,
rushed into the arms of two detectives
in this city today, and begged for PROF.
tect on. 1t was the sensational termi-
nation of 4,000-mile man-hunt, I'M
which Scalfia had been followed for
three months and had visited the
principal cities OF the Western States.
Both were taken to the Harrison Street
Station, where Seeuio told remarka-
BILE story.
Tires months ago he said, Scslfia
was arrested in Indian Territory on the
! charge of illegally selling whisky. After
spending month in jail, he appealed
10 Segnio, friend and business man
of South McAlester, and, upon assur-
ances by Soaltia that the firm he rep.
resented would protect him, Segnio
mortgaged all hisFroperty and furnished
50, 0O0 bonds to secure the release of his
friend. Upon being released, Scsltia
Immediately disappeared. The chase
began and ScaItia was followed from
place to place until, finally firing OF the
terrible strain. he appealed to the
Chicago detectives.
When taken in SeRnio held u revolver
in his hand, and, Notwithstanding the
| fact that if Scslfia Is returned to Indian
Territory within five days his bond will
be saved, Segnio declared his real OBJ.
ject in pursuing Scalfia was revengs.
81 started to kill him, followed him for
thousands of miles, and then at the last
moment he escaped" he said. lit Is
hard, would not have it so. "
Scaltia admitted his identity, and ap-
| peared anxious 10 be surrendered to
the United States authorities to ESCAPE
| a worse fate,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
POISONED BY GIFT CANDY.


A poison mystery resembling in some OF
its features the Botkin case is occupying the
attention of the police OF the Sixteenth
district, Philadelphia. Mrs. Gertrude Brown,
who lives at sos Brooklyn street, with her
lH-years-old son, Robert lies at her home in
serious condition due, it is thought. to
arseulcal poison. The boy is suffering from
the effects of similar illness, and dog,
which was led candy that is said to have
contained the poison, was stricken with
symptoms that go to demonstrate the ac-
curacy of the poison theory.
Ths candy, which haG been sent anony-
muusly, was received last Tuesday, and some
of It was eaten Christmas night. The re-
manning portion will be analysed.
Mrs. Brown says: There have been un
pleasant incidents which might direct my
attention 70 some one who might wish to
harm me, but my mouth is sealed. | believe
that shall recover. When | get up shall
make 1t my business 10 find uut, If possible,
whether ! have boon poisoned through de-
sign or accident "
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
WEDDING OGCASlONED SURPRISE.

Marriage of j. Harvey Ladew of New York
| and Miss House of Rochester in This City.
marriage which created genuine
surprise in NewYork Christmas occurred
in this city on November 9th, but it
wac kept secret by the contracting
parties and their friends until Christ.
mas The contracting parties were j.
Harvey Ladew, the well-known yachts
man of the metropolis, and Miss Jennie
Benrett House, prominent society
woman of Rochester, N. Y. The cere-
many was performed at the parsonage Of
Union NJ. L. Church by the pastor,
the Rev. r. Ii. Adams, ID. ID.
Mr.. Lsdew is member of the Union
League, Riding, and New York and
Larchmont Yacht clubs, but, although
he had been missed from his clubs tor
several weeks it was not suspected that
his absence portended wedding. Only
the members of his family knew of the
secret until Christmas. The bridal pair
] will sail in day or two for the Mediter-
ranean on board Mr.. Lsdew's steam
yacht the Columbia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
AN EXPLOSION OF POWDER
The Barrel Mill Of the MOOSiC Powder
Co. Was Blown TO Pieces Friday.
SEVERAL PEOPLE BADLY HURT
The Cause of the Explosion is
Not Known.
SHOCK WAS FELT FOR MILES AROUND

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 81. An explosion
Co., at its Jermyn works, today, blew
the mill and some adjoining buildings
to p Gees, and broke windows for miles
around. The shock was plainly felt in
this city, u distance of tive miles.
Jacob Hitler, who was in the engine
room in an adjoining building, was
burned beyond recognition and cannot
survive. John Gibbs, George Gebhardt
and George Forkel, who were entering
the mill yard, were caught by flying
debris ard badly injured. Glass blown
from window in Albert Carey s house
struck his daughter, and cut deep
cash in her neck. 1t is feared she is
fatally injured.
Scarcely store or residence in
Jermyn escaped with whole pane OF
glass.
A Delaware & Hudson passenger train,
which passed about quarter of mile
from the goene Of the explosion at the
time Of tt accident, was swayed by the
force oi me explosion, and the pas
sencers screamed with terror as the
train gave sudden luroh.
The cause OF the explosion is un-
known. .."s .--...-..
THREE KILLED, ONE INJURED.
SharpsvIlle. Fa., Dec. 27.-An ex-
plosin at the old Sharpsville furnace,
about o'clock this morning, wrecked
the furnace plant and killed three men.
Another workman was probably fatally
injured.
Dead Martin Olary, Howard Dickson
and James Bartlett.
Injured james Donnelly.
The men were working at the top OF
the furnace when the explosion occurred
and Clary, Dickson and Bartlett were
burned to death. Their bodies were
recovered at 8 o'clock. Donnelly was
injured by jumping,
The cause of the explosion is not
known. No estimate has been made as
yet OF the loss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
Death OF SENATOR SEWELL
The End Came Friday Morning
at Camden, New Jersey.
HAD SUFFERED FROM DIABETES
Complicated With Stomach and
Heart Trouble.
His Illness Had Extended Over a Period of
Two Years, But His Condition Was Not
Considered Serious Until About n Year
Ago-Was Unconscious at the End.

Camden, N. j., Dec. S7.--Unitfd
States Senator William j. Sewell died
at 9. 80 O'Clock this morning. lie had
suffered from diabetes complicated with
stomach and heart trouble.
Senator Sewell's illness had extended
over a period OF two years, hui his con-
dition was not considered serious until
about year ago. His constant atten-
tion to the duties devolving upon him
in his official capacity resulted 10 1883
in a collapse, A trip to Europe was
beneficial, and he soon recovered Hutli-
GENTLY to resume his duties Toward
the end OF the last session of Congress
he developed complication of diseases,
and, acting on the advice of his physi-
clans, again visited various health re-
sUrts in Europe. Upon his return, mis-
condition showing no Improvement, he
went to Asheville. N. c., where he re-
manned two mouths. lie returned to
his home, in Camden, about four weeks
ago, and for lev days slight i'm
provement IN his condition was noted.
Within the last two weeks succession
OF sinking SPELLS greatly weakened him.
and compelled his physicians to aban-
don the nope of prolonRing his life
When death came the Senator'S
family was gathered at his beds de. He
had been unconscious for some time be-
fore the end.
DEATH or CAPT. LEARY.
Washing ton. Dec. 27.-The Navy De-
partment this morning received tine
following telegram from Admiral Morti-
mer L. johnson, commanding the Bos-
ton navy yard, dated today
Capt. Richard z. Leary, U. S. NJ,
died this morning at the Marine Hos
pital, Chelsea. :"
Capt, Leary was the first governor OF
Guam after that island came into the
possession OF the United States.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

contract for this SO, 800 building, and
We will hold you for IL. -
MIR. Lawson" Mr.. Fahey is not here
to defend himself and you should not
talk about him. -
Mr.. Toman-"T tod him the same
thing here before when he was here. -
Mr.. LAWSON voted to have spout.
ing placed on the building and was one
of the six defeated by seven. Mr..
Parker made the motion and then voted
against II.
Mr., Pnrker--"I did maze the motion
to bring the matter before the board
and knew We shoud have the spouting,
but felt that we could not afford to
spend slT5, az it was stared the work
would cost. +"
Mr.. Toman Fshey said the
specifications did not call for quite or
spouting. He was asked for the riginal
specifications, but they ere not brought
over, and few people have seen or read
them. What we saw here was copy or
supposed copy on which was placed ON
the last Inns. no cutters or spouting.
He said the price for Hpouting would be
between $40 to s43. Architect Rice
said s175. David Dangel, the con
tractor, said that he would hear one.
hnlf of the expense if the trustets would
bear the rest, and Mr.. Fshey said no,
1t will be all or none''
Mr.. Roberts-"Ihe money will not be
paid by my vote until the work has
been properly done. Another feature
Will be that the grand jury will take q
hand in the matter. Mind, | war;
you. /"
Mr.. Walker 81 will never vote fol
the payment OF the money unless tnt
house is properly finished. 1t is fsl
from being habitable today
Mr.. Chsnder-'Theb building shoult
have cutters and spouting, but we ar,
stuck.
DIR. Belville-HWe put too much con
tidence 10 the architect. He should
have seen that the exposed walls were
properly stripped We are in for it. ~
MI, Roberts The idea OF plasterine
up against the br oks. | had sesera
COURSES OF laths removed 10 one portion
OF the building that were not on right
Mr. Toman saw that.
Here the scussion ended.
Messrs. Chandler, Toman and Parker
were appointed the house committee foI
the ensuing month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal.
Selbyville, Dec. 2I.-The wedding Ut
Miss Lulu Burton and Timothy Short
took place Christmas night at Bethel
Church, Ocean Visw, the groom's uncle,
the Rev. W. S. II. Williams. officiat-
ing. The bride was given away by her
uncle, A. ID. McCabe NJ ISIS Florence
Burton of Woodbury.. n. j., was maid
OF honor, and Archie Richards OF Phila-
delphia best man, Miss Tiny Short and
Miss Florence Belts were bridesmaids,
and Edward James, Elmer Belts, Elisha
b. McCahe and George Tunnel ushers.
A barn owned by Joseph Hudson was
burned few days ago, and three horses
and three COWS peiished The lire is
supposed to have been OF incendiary
origin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
MACLAY MUST GO.

Washington, Dec. 26.-Ths Civil
Service Commission today notified
Edgar S. Maolay, a historian, recently
employed in the Brooklyn navy yard,
that his removal from his position at
that point was rot in violation Of the
Civil Service act.
This notification is contained in
letter written to Mr.. Maolay by Presi-
dent Proctor of the commission, and ia
in reply to an inquiry from him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
AMERICAN FORCES ATTACKED.

A serg cant, u Corporal and Five Privates
Killed in SaInar.
Manila, p. l., Dec. q. Capt.
Schoeffel, with a detachment of Is mea
of Co. Il, Ninth Infantry, at Daptayx,
Island of Samar, was attacked today by
a large force of bolomen.
A severe hand o-hand fight ensued,
in which sergeant, a corporal and five
priVates we're killed.
Capt. Schoetfel was wounded, but not
dangerously. Five privates were dam
gerously and one slightly wounded
No property was lost.
The enemy was finally repulsed with
heavy loss.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
THREE CHILDREN Persisted.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Three chill
dren of Madary Grzela we're burned to
death, early today, in a fire that de-
stroyed two story frame building on
Lombard street. They we're 10, : and
3 years. The mother and q baby two
days old were carried from the building
on mattress
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02


Old age as it comes in the orderly
process of Nature is beautiful aud
majestic thing. The very shadow of
eclipse which threatens 1T, makes it the
more priced, 1t stands for experience,
knowledge, wisdom and counsel. That
is old age as it should be. But old age
as 1t so often is means nothing but a
second childhood of mind and body.
What makes the difference? Very
largely the care of the stomach. In
youth and the full strength of manhood
1T doesn't seem to matter how we treat
the stomach. We abuse it, overwork it,
inlure it, We don't suffer from 1t
much. But when age comes the stomach
is worn out 1t can't prepare and dis.
tribute the needed nourishment to the
body, and the body, unnourished, falls
into seniie decay. DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is wonderful medi-
cine for old people whose stomachs are
weak and whose digestions are
"poor." Its invigorating effects are
felt by mind as we'll as body. 1t takes
the sting from old age, and makes old
people strong.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02
CONSTABLE GREEN is LUCKY.
Neighbours Chickens Stolen, But His Barn
yard ~ Not Disturbed.

Evildoers who visit Rookland evil
IDENTIFY have some respect for the majesty
of the law. At any rate, they give Con
stable Charles Green wide birth. On
Christmas night a chicken thief visited
the premises OF Joseph Carroll, CUn-
stable Green'a noxt.dour neighbor, and
carried off seven pairs CT fine chickens.
In order to gel Mrs. Carroll's chickens
it was necessary to break into her coop
while in Mr.. Green's yard, just across
the fence, there were number of fine
chickens roosting on barrels, and none
of them we're d sturbed. The constable
has taken a hint, however, for he has
demolished the barrels aud now cumpels
the chickens to spend the nights in the
coop.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

Mary V. Heather has sold hotel
property at FELTON, to Philemon K. dill
for Sc, 300.
Fannie NJ. Green has bought the
Garrett Lewis farm, near Union Church,
Kent county, Dell, for 50, 600.
The Rev, Ralph T. Coursey, formerly
OF Wilmington, but now of Cleveland,
o., is visiting relatives ct Centrevilie.
Em,nasS Camper has sold 175,acre
farm on the road from Frederick to
Bowers Beach to Walter S. Camper fol
Sc, 800. -.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

You know by experience that the aches and
pains of rheumatism are not permanently, but
only temporarily. relieved by external remedies.
Then why not use an internal rrInedy-Hond 5
S8r,aparlla. Whirh cUrrGcts the aeidity oi she
blood OH which rheumatism depends and cures
the disease.
This medicine has done more for the rheu-
matte than any other medicine in the world,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

Constantinople, Turkey, Dec. Is. :
The incident siising from the issuing
of a notification by the authorities of
Beyrout, Syria, to the effect that
naturalized American citizens muat
renounce their naturalization within
been satisfactorily closed, The Turkish
Foreign Minister, Tewfik pasha. having
insured the United States Legation
that the action of the local authorities
would have no effect.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

Cards are out announcing the mar.
riage of Mss Mary T. Steward OF this
city and Harry j. Fisher of Lancaster,
Pa, which is to take place at the resi-.
dence OF the BRIDES parents, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Thomas W. Steward, No. 500
Adams street, on Tuesday 9 eniug,
January It'll, at O'Clock, Friends
ceremony will he foliowfd, After a
wedd ns trip the young % uple will
make their home in Lancaster, where
Mr.. Fisher is engaged in business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

Joseph Brooks, aged about IS years,
living at No. Cos Jefferon street, had
his left arm badly mashed Friday
by having it caught in machine at
the j. Morton Poole Co.'S shop, where
he is employed. He was removed to the
to be amputated above the elbow, every
bone in it being crushed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

New York, Dec. 49, John j. Kelly,
a former member of the New Jersey
Assembly from Bordentown was found
dead in bed in Jersey City today. Death
was caused by nhaling illuminating
gas. Kelly was in good spirits last
night. ard his friends do not believe he
committed suicide He was 5s years
MD
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

William Warner Mallalieu of near Mil
lington, Md, and Miss Annie Elizabeth
Stevens OF near Crumpton, Md, will be
married or Wednesday evening, January
9Th. 1909, in the NJ. r.Church, at Crumpton.
of the groom, will perform the ceremony,
assisted by the Rev. John w. prettyman,
pastor of the church.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

Harry ]. Stoecke manager of the Dia-
mond State Brewery, and Miss Marie Karst,
daughter of John Karst of Fifth and Master
streets, Philadelphia. are to be married on
abe evening OF January 14th, in Philudel-
phia. The ceremony will be followed by 4
reception at Young Mannarchor Hall.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-02

Special correspondence OF Gazette mud Journal.
Milford, Dec. 27.-Edward B. Davidson,
aged By years, died this mornlng of con-
sumption. Ha WIS member of Crystal
tount Lodge, |. -. @. f., snd had been
employed IN Joseph L. Hollands grocery
store for long time.