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Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
CITY COUNCILS SESSION.
Park commissioners Request Purchase o.
Part ofJ. Cloud Elliott Land.

Park Commissioners Request Purchase OF
Part ofJ. Cloud Elliott Land.
City Council held its regular weekly
meeting Thurs evening
A communication was received from
the Board Of Park Commissioners re-
questing Council to purchase for park
purposes the j. G. Elliott tract north
of Washington bridge, which has been
under consideration. The tiact is
bounded by Eighteenth street, the B.
d U. railroad and lark lands, and con-
tains about q acres. 1t is adjacent
to Brandywine Park. Council has
authority by an act of the Legislature,
to issue bonds and purchase the land.
The communication was referred to the
law and finance committees.
City Treasurer Feaster reported a
bank balance of Sl67, $50. CO, of which
$50, $50. % is in the First National and
S27, OO0 in each of the four depository
banks; also, that his receipts during
the week were as follows: From Tax
Collector Lewis, sl,04s; Collector
Sayers, Ss25; Collector Mccall, SEQ; F;
Auditor Boughman, S2l2, of which
slo0 was received from Auctioneer
Stidham, the amount of his license ;
s3T. so rent of Shipley street wharf,
from the B. & o. Railroad Co., S75
from the Wilmington Steamboat Co.,
rent of Fourth street wharf; John r..
Neary, s354.3l, fines, fees and costs for
September.
Council granted the request of those
who petitioned at the last meeting for
the refunding of oyerpaid capitation
tax. Similar requests were received
from William ChaffiDch, Frank II.
Brinton and William L. Medholdt.
The applications were referred to the
| finance committee.
Tickets were received with thanks
for the annual reception of Wilmington
Local Association of Plumbers, Gas
and Steam Filters and Helpers.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
GHANCERY AND ORPHANS COURT.

Argument on the rule to show cause
why a preliminary injunction should
not be issued preventing Tax Collector
Thomas Lewis. from collecting tag as
assessed on the property of the Creston
Land and Improvement Co. and on
property owned by the North Side I'm
provement Co. was not heard by
Chancellor Nicholson Monday morning.
The case was continued to November
10th.
William NJ. Candy, trustee of Mary
NJ. Dillon. was authorized to sell GER
tain securities. The application was
made by Arthur G. SpruaDce.
r. s. Fisher was appointed trustee
for Alice 3. Fisher.
Argument in the case of Richard G.
Buckinham, executor, against Maria
S. Morrison and others. The case was
on the construction of the will of David
Eastburn, deceased. There is a dispute
as to the settlement of certain claim.
Eva A. Swayne, administrators for
Calvin |. Swayne, deceased, was in
structed to execute deeds to property
sold by Mr.. Swayne before his death.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
ANOTHER SUBWAY EXPLOSION.

New York. Dot. 25.-Three persons
were badly injured today by the OK
pl ,sion of charge of dynamite at
Park avenue and Forty-frst street,
where work is in progress in oonnec-
tion with the building of station on
the Rapid Transit subway.
A large number of persons were
standing on the wooden sidewalk
above, watching the men at work,
when suddenly loud explosion waf
heard, and tons of rocks of all sizes werc
projected into the air.
Most of the serious sccidents in cons
nection with the subway work have
occurred in this vicinity.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
GOOD CHANCE TO ELECT SENATOR.

Peter J. Haughey of Chr:stiana hun
dred, who is always Well-informed on
New Castle county politics, particu
larly those of his own district, is of the
opinion that the Democrats have an
excellent chance to elect William S.
Bird, Democratic candidate for State
Senator in the Third district, composed
of Brandywine and Christiana hun
dreds. Thomas j. Stirling in the Re-
publican nominee.
II have looked carefully over the
field said Mr.. Haughey, Friday morn
ing, 'and believe there is an excel
lent chance of electing Mr.. Bird. II
the party managers give vigilant and
vigorous attention to this district,
am sure good results will follow
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
FOOTBALL PLAYER FATALLY HURT.

Staunton, Ill, Got. 27.-Edward
Schmidt, member OF the local foot
ball team, is ead from injuries re
ceived in game with ST. Louis club.
The first half was almost completed,
neither eleven having scored, when
Schmidt, after a tackle, complained OF
pain in his head. lie was taken to a
doctor, ami died just as he arrived at
the office.
After Schmidt died the Staunton
players, led by their captain, marched
to the ends of the iield, pulled up the
goal posts ana burned them. On chang.
ing their clothes they added theii
sweaters and football suits to the fire,
and announced that there would be no
more football in Staunton.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
United states Transports.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. q. The
transport Logan, Capt Stinson, carry
ing about 100 recruits, casuals, and 200
passengers, will sail next Saturday for
Manila. On the same day the transport
Sheridan is due from the Philippines
and Nagasaki, bringing six troops of
the Ninth Cavalry, consisting of 520
men, 2S5 casuals, L34 sick, eight
prisoners and five insane. The Sumner,
bearing Gen. Chaffee and Vice Gov
ernor Wright of the Philippines, left
Nagasaki four days ahead of the Sheri-
dan; but, ON account of calling at
Honolulu, is not expected to arrive
until next week.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Result of the Annual Election of the
Grand Lodge.

Result of the Annual Election of the
Grand Lodge.
The annual session of the Grand Lodge
of Delaware, Kniglts of Pythias, which was
held in this city ended last night week. The
election of officers, which was held in the
afternoon, resulted as follows:
Grand Chancellor. Samuel II. Carson of
Central Lodge, No. 10, Dover.
Grand Vice Chancellor, I. NJ. Whiteman
of Osceola Lodge, No. 3, Newark.
Grand Prelate. Samuel j. Beck of La
fayette Lodge, No. 2, Wilmington.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Mark
/. Garrett of Champion Lodge, No. 6,
Wilmington.
Grand Master of Exchequer, Lemuel Mari
OF Lincoln Lodge, No. 3, Wilmington.
Grand Master-at Arms, W. W. Knowles of
Adelphia Lodge, No. 9, New Castle.
Inside Guard, John @. Borel of Morning
Star Lodge, No. 10, 1alleyville.
Outer Guard. B. A. Groves of Diamond
Lodge, No. IL, M6rshallton.
Grand Keeper of Exchequer Mari was re-
elected for the 2fth consecutive year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
John G. weIler-ModeI.

Philadelphia Record 'Sosegay.
A well-built man of middle age named
Weller works for the artist, Howard Pyle.
His task is TO pose and to inspire, and he is
said TO be by all odds the best and most in
spring model in America. He is 80 supple
and mobile that he can take on many char
acters. AS Continental soldier, as buc-
cancer of the Spanish main, as q man about
town, as a poet or a boy-giye Weller the
makeup ana the clothes, and he will por-
tray each one of these contrasting types in
imitably. Through all OF Howard Pyle's
work for the last 20 years the influence OF
Weller is to be traced. This versatile model.
by the way, is alLo Mr.. Pyle's amanuensis
and Gardener
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
STONY BANK CHURCH.
1t Has Had Ninety Nine Pastors During Its
Existence.

IL Has HAD Nfnoty-Nine Pastors during It's
Existence.
The Goth anniversary OF the Stony
Bank Methodist Episcopal Church,
near Chester Heights camp ground,
Pa, will be observed by week of
services which began Sunday. The
pastor, Rev. Willis A. Lewis, has pre-
pared an elaborate programme for the
occasion, and during the week there
will be sermons by a number of former
pastors of the church. The sermon
Sunday morning was by Rev. Ed
ward Townsend of West Chester, fol-
lowed by Rev. George Gaul, ID. D., of
Tabernacle Church, Philadelphia. In
the afternoon the pulpit was occupied
by Rev. Wesley G. johnson of Will
mington. Rev. Charles M Boswell of
Philadelphia, Rev. Charles S. Hainil-
ton of Media and Presiding Elder Rev.
A.G. Kynett, d. D.
The church was the result of class
meetings held in the vicinity in 1910
and 1871. The sanctuary was built in
1872. and has since been remodeled,
in 1876. The church has always been
circuit charge, and during its 80 years
existence has had 80 pastors.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30

fsrutaily Assaulted by His Brother in-law.
Special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
Frederick, Oct. 27.-John Minner of
Magnolia, who came here Saturday to
visit his sister, Mrs. Caleb Seacord.
was severely beaten by his brother-in
law. Minner intended to remain over
Sunday, and the assault WAS committed
after be had retired for the night. His
condition is serious. No reason is
assigned for the brutal attack. Seacord
fed Immediately after the assault, and
has not returned.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
MAY BE SIMILAR TO THE
CELEBRATED NELL CASE

London, Eng, Get. 2T. George
Chapman, who came from America in
1893, and who now is the landlord of a
Southwark saloon, was arraigned in a
police court today, charged with bav-
ing poisoned young woman who had
lived with him as mis- wife.
II transpired that this was the third
woman who had died within five years
in hJlses owned by the prisoner, and
it is'said the affair may develop in a
manner similar to that of the celebrated
Neill Cream poisoning case in 1892.
r Thomas Neill talias Cream), NJ. D.,
was convicted in London of the murder
by strychnine of Matilda Clover, an
unfortunate woman, October 21st, 1892,
and was executed November 18th of the
same year. He was accused of the
murder of three ether women.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Nearly SIC, 900, 600 in Benefits.

The September report of the En-
plcyes Relief Fund of the Pennsylvania
railroad shows payments OF benefits to
IT'S members and the families of
deceased members amounting to
sSl, f1g. 20, of which s28, 746. 70 was on
accouut If death and $50, O03 65 on ac-
count of dissblement by sickness and
accident. The payments thus far have
amounted in the aggregate to 50, 953, :
255. 98, of which 81, lS4, 037. II was on
account of the death of members and
So, 769, 218. 81 on account of disable
ment.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
KENT COUNTY SUNDaY-SGHOOLS.
An Interesting Programme Arranged fol
Their Annual Convention.

An Interesting Programme Arranged for
Their Annual Convention.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Oct. 90 The annual convention
of the Kent County Sunday-scnool Asso-
citation will be held at Smyrna November
18th and 18th. The programme is as follows /:
NnYEARE;t 1lrH.
Evening Song service; scriptural read
Vaughan S. Collins; response, DR.. L. W.
Cooper: appointment Of committees; ad-
dress, The Bible Our Text Book" Rev.
Louis E. Barrett, d. D.
NOVEMBER 12TH.
Morning Prayer service, conducted by
Rev. j. l.. Estlin. D. D.; address, The
Frank W. Lang; reports Of hundred seare-
taries; fve-minute addresses How to
Prepare tine Lessons. teachets; address,
Need for Trained Teachers . Rev. j. f..
Br an.
Noon Section conference for primary
WORKERS, conducted by Mrs. VI. G. Kennedy,
assisted by Miss j. H. Boone and bliss
Florence Burke; conference for normal
oIkers, conducted by Miss Martha Burnite,
assisted by Mrs. Lottie Brockson.
Observation-Disclosures, conducted by Rev.
S. b. Hiley; report of executive committee,
Wesley Webb, chairman election of officers
selection of next meeting place; round
table on Sunday-school management, Rev.
Vaughan ). Collins; address, The Best
Things for the Primary Department, Mrs.
NJ. q. kennedy; question box, DR.. Frank W..
Lang. Evening song service; address,
'Teaching the SundaF.school Lesson,
Mrs. NJ. q. kennedy; address. Rev. n. o.
Gibson.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Discards FIRST chapter Of Genesis.

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. .. AT the Templs
of Israel, last night, DR.. Emil @.
Hirsch declared his absolute disbelief
in the first chapter of Genesis, and
hade mis- congregation discard it as an
article of faith. Religion, biology and
astronomy, he declared. "have each
given evidence that makes IL impossible
to believe that the world was created
in six days. 1t is impossible also to give
serious consideration to the efforts Il at
have been made to reconcile science
and religion. -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
proposed revision Of Game Laws.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Oct 27.-The Delaware State
Game Protective Association met here
Saturday, and elected the following
officers for the ensuing year; Presi-
dent, A. ID. Poole. Wilmington; Vice
Presidents, Thomas B. Brison for New
Castle county, Isaac N. Mills for Kent
and Peter j. Hart for Sussex; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, ]. D. Bush. Will
mington. 1t was decided to prepare for
presentation to the next General As
sembly bill revising the game laws,
many of which have been in effect over
20 years.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
New onicers of Pomona Grange.

Special lCorsespondenee Of Gazette and Journal.
Dover, Oct. 25.-Pomona Grange,
Patrons of Husbandry, has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
Master, John W, Killen; Overseer, j.
G. Brown; Lecturer. Y. P. Lee
Steward, Z. II. Salisbury; Assistant
Steward, j. NJ. Huntly; Chaplain, j..
NJ. Bastian; Pom ma, Mrs. John W.
Killen; Ceres, Mrs. E. II. Salisbury
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. j. NJ.
Huntley; Representative to State
Grange, John W. Killen.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
FOUND DEAD ON GOLF LINKS.

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 27.-Ths body of
NeIs Anderson, said to have been one
of the best known steamship men in
this country, was found today in a
clump OF bushes on Washington Park
golf links by passing policeman.
Considerable mystery surrounds the
case, as bullet hole was discovered in
the mans head. out no trace of a
weapon could be found.
Anderson at one time was general
agent of the White Star Steamship
Co., and also at one time was con-
nected with the Atlantic Steams alp Co.
His home was in Chicago.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
DEVOURIRG SMALL FISH.
Carp Playing Ravoc in the Delaware .
Fhasaueaka Canal

Carp Playing Ravoc in the Delaware q
Chesapeake Canal.
II is only question of time before war
will be declared on the carp that are so
plentiful in tine De!aware & Chesapeake
Canal. They are yeritable canibals and are de-
youripg the bass and rock fish for which this
artificial waterway has long bsen famous.
Fishermen have for some tima been COM
planning OF the scarcity of rocE and bass in
the canal and now 1t has beaii discovered
small, thus diminishing the supply.
A man at Delaware City may be given the
right to catch all OF he carp " the canal.
The carp is little priced IN this section Of
the country, but iinds a raaHy market in
New York. where it is considered delicacy
by many Hebrews.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Larre rhsft OF nrp,amonds.

Chicago, ILL.,, Oct. 2L-Dismonds
valued at So, 600 have been stolen from
the vaults of the jewelry firm of Wecher
& Weinman. Fhere is no cluo TO the
robbers. The store is located in the
Masonic Temple, where watohmsn is
on duty all night, but he insists that
he did not see the robbers. The rob
berry was discovered last night by a
member of the firm, who visited the
store by chance.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
rat,I Accident IN PbIladeIpb,a,

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 23.-An elevator
in BachInan & Co. g textile mill dropped
from the second floor to the cellar today
and Thomas Bailey. 65 years old, was killed
and james Ewing, Charles Thorn and Rober-
Campbell were seriously injured. All wer,
employees. The breaking of rope caused
the accident.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
BURGLARS IN SUSSEX
A Safe Blown Open at Lincoln City and
Horse stolen Near Milford.

Horse Stolen War MiIf0rd.
Special Correspondence Of Gazette and Journal.
Milford. Oct. %. The safe Of A. W.
Small, Lincoln City, was blown open
last night and completely wrecked, and
most of the money stolen.
The noise of the explosion was heard
by residents nearby. Special Officer
X. H. Small has Gegun an investiga-
tion and strange negro, one of four
who have been leaiing hereabout for
several days il now locked up.
A horse and wagon, the property of
George S. Avery, living near Milford,
were stolen, probably 10y the same
parties. The wagon and harness were
found early this morning, but the
horse has not boon recovered.
Parties are securing the country in
search of the burglars.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Hurt by Corn Huskcr.

While James Lockerman was opcrat-
ing patent corn husker on his farm,
near Green Spring, Friday after
noon, one of his arms wus SO badly
mangled by the machine that amputa-
tion was necessary. Drs. Charles u.
Hammonson and James G. Cobb OF
Clayton performed the operation suc-
cessfully. The arm was badly crushed
as far as the ei ow
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Chicago Tar Firers Sentenced.

Chicago ILL.,, Oct. % The jury in
the Masonic Temple tax fixing case O.
day returned verdict Of guilty agair So
Luke Wheeler and Capt. william ;.
Capt Williams was sentenced TO pay
a fine of SIS, oC0 and 70 be imprison u
six months, and Wheeler w6s In d
So, 500 and sentenced 70 two yeS1' iil-
nrisnoniant
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
stricken snddenIr.

William Toy, Jr., aged 10 years,
came near losing his life Saturday
at his residence, 1914 West Second
street. lie was stricken suddenly and
was seriously i'll and it was thought he
had been poisoned. DR.. J. Harvey
Spruance vas summoned iic found no
traces of poison. The young man is
recovering.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
KiIIed Tor NJ Aionex.

Guadelai iars, Mexico, Oct. e. Eel e
Nesdell, a wealthy Ameriosn nj -
owner, has been killed at his mine
in remote part of the State. His re i
name is said to have been Chssi IS
Walker, and he is reported to taye come
from ST. Louis. He lived alone, he IS
supposed to have been killsd ior 3
mnnaY.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Artilleryman seriously Injured.

Sergeant William Ryan, an artillery
man at Fort Delaware, was seriously
injured FRIDAY. He vas acting as
marker az target practice aad a re-
bounding bullet from 70 calibre rife
hit him in the head. Ills home is at
NeWhurg. Y. u
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Fatal Result of an 4 Accldent.

James Willis of Cordova, Md. an
employe CT tho Pennsylvania Railroad
CO., who was badly injured last Satur-
day night, week by being struck by an
engine. died at the Delaware hospital
from the injuries received.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
ssren Hours Soar sew orlean..

With the Inauguration, November I'd, of
the new fast mail to be run by the Southern
railway, in connection with the Pennsyl-
Fania. from New York to New Orleans, the
latter city will be brought seven hours nearer
Philadelphia than at present. The average
speed of the new train, including stops, will
exceed Al miles an hour for the entire dis
tance.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
ainr,nn,.r s,ntistIrs

According to the report of Secretary
Tigglesworth OF tie Board of Health,
there were II deaths. q births and II
marriages reported for the week ended
at noon Saturday, as against Is deaths,
20 births and marriages for the same
period last year.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
NEW BRIDGE.

Morrisou's BridGe May Give Way to a
Stronger One.
Levy Court Commissioner Ewart said
Saturday that it would be necessary
to build new bridge in place of Morri-
sons bridge over the Christiana: {:
"The bridge itself,n said Mr. Ewart,
sis all right, but the abutments are in
bad condition. The present structure
probably will be taken to pieces and
will bo placed at some other point.
The bridge at present is in dangerous
condition owing to the abutments. I"
There will be report made at the
next meeting of the Levy Court.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Death Caused by Smelling salts.

Laurel, Oct. 23.-Fire- years-old Sallie
Renslear met horrible death at her home,
near Sand Hill, yesterday. With the aid of
chairs she climbed to mantel, and. secur-
ing bottle of smelling salts, swallowed a
portion. When the mother returned to the
room Sallie was writhing in agony. Ten
minutes later she died.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Found Dead in His orehard.

Lebanon, Pa, Oct. 27.-William
Shuey, aged 90 years, a farmer, who
had been living alone for some time,
was found dead last night in his
orchard, at Bunker Hill. There were
brusies on his head, and the theory of
foul play has been advanced. The
coroner is investigating, but does not
believe murder has been committed.
Shuey had not been seen for several
days.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
death of Bishop vaughan

London, Eng, Oct. 25. RI Re Z.
William Vaughan, D. D., bishop 4
Plymouth, died today at Newton A hho
Devonshire. DR.. Vaughan was an unc {
of Cardinal Vaughan. He was born n
1914.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Rumored Engagement Denied.

Washington, Oct. @. 1T is authoritatively
stated that there is absolutely no foundation
for the report from Little Rock, Ark, re-
garding the engagement of Miss Alice
Roosevelt, daughter of the President, to
John Greenway OF Hot Springs, Ark. -
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Fire in PhiIadelubta.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 23.-The paper
and rag warehouse of j. |. Lenhsrt, 24s to
252 North Delaware aTenue. was damaged
by FIRE today TO he extent Of $4,000. Lne
fireman was slightly injured.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
DEMOCRATS sure TO
ELECT CONGRESSMAN
No Chance of the Withdrawal
of Either DR.. L. Heisler Ball
or William Michael Byrne.
REPUBLICAN FACTIONS
ARE AS HOSTILE AS EVER
And Houston May be Elected,
Even With Only One Repub-
llCan Against Him.

Ehis Is the Congressional Situation In the
Delaware Campaign This fear-Demo-
: Gratis Are Also Hopeful of Carrying tn Q
Legislature-A Pronounced Republican
Hostility to All Addicks Candidates.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
Pension News.

George Stats of this city has been granted
a reissue Of pension Of 81 per month.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30
nenih of Congressman Rn.sell.

Danielson, Conn, Oct. q. Congressman
Charles A. Russell died here today.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30

1.-THE end OF my connection with the
contest for Representative in Congress
will be my election. | shall not with
draw from the ticket under any circum-
stances. / am to address a political
meeting at Milford on November 1st.
Does that look as if | had any in
,tention of withdrawing?'' William
Michael Byrne, the Union Republican
nominee for Representative in Congress.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30

Congressman Ball is on the ticket
TO stay. There is only one thing that
could cause him to withdraw. That
one thing is intervention on the part of
the President of the United States,
and as there is not the remotest proba-
bIlity of the President taking hand
in the matter, there is every reason to
unchanged, SO far as the candidacy Of
DIR. Bali is concerned. "a statement
by a close personal and political friend
/ OF Congressman Ball, and, incidentally,
| q member of the Regular Republican
state Central Committee.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-10-30

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