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Evening journal., 1902-08-19
.ED FOR LOVE
oh MAY Van allen
bert R. Remington Takes
His Life at Newport
OXEN ENGAGEMENT CAUSE
Been Closely identified With ine
Social World There for Seven
or Eight Years

Newport, R. l., Aug. 19-Disappoint-
'nt over a broken matrimonial en-
cement is believed to have been the
Sc Of the suicide here yesterday of
bert Reading Remington, of New
rk. Mr.. Remington came over to the
10 house from his rooms at the La
Fge cottage about / o'clock yesterday
ernoon, and after reading the papers
some time, went to the committee
pms on the second floor. An hour
! a half later two mufiled reports
re heard, but those in the building
i'd no attention to them. Later Mr..
smington's body was found by a
,mber who went to the committee
'lm. Remington had evidently been
I'd for some time. A local undertaken
,k charge Of the body.
hfr. Remington was well known
long the summer residents in this
" and had been closely identified
h the social world here for the last
,ren or eight years. His engagement
Miss May Van Allen, daughter of
mes Van Allen and granddaughter of
is. William Astor, has been discussed
some months. At first it was de-
sd, and then affirmed, but it is gen.
ally believed there was a definite en-
cement, which. however, was broken
me three weeks ago. 1t is said that
1. Van Allen was greatly opposed to
= engagement from the beginning.
Since then Mr.. Remington has been
spondent, although when asked about
.'s engagement he steadily affirmed
at he was to be married in the fall.
Z left the city about a week ago,
eaking up his domestic arrangements
ire and sending away all his effects.
'st Thursday. however, he suddenly
Aurned to Newport. He had fire.
'ented the Reading Room, the leading
'ib of Newport, ard seemed to desire
be left alone.
When the body was discovered blood
hs coming from the mouth, and a re-
liver was found by the dead mans
lie. A physician found that three
lots had been fired from the revolver,
ID an examination of the head showed
lat all three had taken effect. The
,ist bullet, apparently, ploughed across
,'e forehead, cutting a deep cash, and
is second glanced up over the head,
liking a furrow on the top of the
hnium, but still not entering the
JUL. The third shot was fired through
e mouth, and the bullet entered the
Jain. death probably resulting in
hntly.
Mr.. Remington was about 35 years
age, and a member of the firm OF
hmington Brothers, of New York He
d always been known as a man OF
Try quiet tastes. His death has
fused a tremendous sensation here
"a. Remington's brother telegraphed
pm New York to have the body pre-
,red for burial. II will be taken to
.ttsburg, the former home of the
hmingtons.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
BALTIMoRT AND OHIp RAILROAD
EXCURSIONS TO NIAGARA

BALTIMORT AND OHIp RAILROAD
EXCURSIONS TO NIAGARA
FALLS UNDER PERSONAL Es-
CORT. AUGUST 30, SEPTEMBER 25
AND OCTOBER $50 ROUND
TRIP.
A ten (10l day tour to Niagara Falls
Americas Greatest Natural Wonder.
via Baltimore and Ohio Royal Blue
Line. Philadelphia and Reading Rail
way and Lehigh Valley Route, through
the beautiful Lehigh and Wy
oming Valleys. Special train Of ele-
CANT Day Coaches and Parlor cans will
be run on above dates (eXcept excur-
sion Of August 30), on following sched-
ule:
Lv. Wilmington, Del...... 1888 a. m
Ar. Philadelphia, Pa........ll.ZI a. m.
Ar Niagara Falls .........ll.OO p. IN.
Stop-overs permitted on return trips
at Buffalo, Rochester, Geneva, Wat
kins Glen and Mauch Chunk.
Only 81 Niagara Falls to Toronto
and return. via n. Y. C. & II. r. r. r.
Is1.25 via George Route"
Side trip to Thousand Islands from
Rochester only $3.50 round trip. Tick
cts good FIVE days, but within return
Limit Of Niagara Falls ticket.
Special arrangements for lunch and
supper en- route at very reasonable
rates Call on Ticket Agents Balti.
more and Ohio railroad for full par
tlculars.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
cluno TO Buov All Ninht.

Buffalo, n. Y, Aug. 19-Patrick Bod
kin. Michael Downing and William
Dray, were rescued yesterday after
clinging to a gas buoy in Lake Erie all
their boat was capsized. They were
thrown into the water but managed to
reach the buoy. AS soon as dawn broke
Podlin swan to the boat which was
nearby. 1t was dragged partially on to
the buoy and emptied. Bodkin got
into it and started to drift to Buffalo
without oars and sails. The others
huns on TO the buoy until rescued by
passing boat Meanwhile Botkin
reached shore safely.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
RAILROADS
ur..l ,BATIMORE&OmO
RAILROAD
HcheuuIe m cf1oct Nav ls, iq1l.
a. Lr.lu- -Lu-m-n.L.L MN nL.L-

Schedule IN effoct May IS, 1902.
All trains Illuminated with Plntsch
l') Express trains.
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware
Avenue Station, FOR
NEW YORK, week days. .526, .s.4O.
'lO.ss a, m .l-.I. '2.ss. 'o.l9 (Royal Linz
tied; l42. 'lo.55 p. m. Sundays. '5.26,
'340, fl1a5 a. m; '2l6, f0.19 (3oyal Linn
ltcd); sIi2 fi0.55 y. IN.
PHILADELPHlA, week days. s5.26, $50.
'i22l. s256 sl5. ti5s. '519 CRoyal Iim,
ited), $40. '7l2, 900, sl0.55 D. m. Sundays.
'5.2d, 40 $50. '9.i0. 1888. sll.35 a. m. s256
lao, '5.l9 Qioyal Limited). 6.ss. '7.l2, S56.
'lO.b5 p. m.
CHESTER. week days, $50. .eB. 40.
500. $40, flOb3. 1867 a. M; 3l5 ass, g. 20.
'Ai2, 800, 'lO55 y. m; Sundays, 40. $50
sig. lObs, 'h.oo a. M; 49, 6.S5, 'I42, a5f
'lObo p. m.
Atlantic City, week DAYS. % As and g a,
a. m, -l2g. '2.56 and 519 y. m. (R0yal
Limitedl Sundays, 40 a. m. '51g p. m.
ltpyal lAmitedl.
.94s a. M, '256 p m. sundays, 120 q. m,
est p. m.
Sea Isle city, week days. '6a5 a. m.
'4hb p m sundays, 'l.l6 a. m, '2bG p. m.
ala. 'S.OL 'llN "a. m; I.2l t20q, f340
'Ao2 1870 tROya. Lmited), $50. s16.1S I.
m. Sundays ala, sS0i a. M: sl.2i, s209
'S.i0. '620 (Royol Limited, 'S.ol, lob y
baltimore and way stations. week days
5s5 a. m, $50 p. ma. Sundays, 9.O5 a. m.
5N y. M.
Newark. week days. '4lf. 65s. .sW
'll.u a. m; sl2i 3S0. "f52. 612 'SOi y. m
sundaya, 'ili. 'S.ol 9.O5 a. m; 'L2i 5,Sg
I32, 'S.Oi p. m
plttsburg, week days. ss0l a. m.; st52
.l0ls y. m. Sundays. 'S.o4 a. M; 'S4o
sl0.13 d. M.
Chicago. daily, 500 n. M; $40 d. m.
! Cincinnati and ST Louis si14 a. m
| sl.i p0l3 y. M daily.
/ Singerly accommodation, week DAYS
sos a. M: $3.50. 6.12 D. M. Sundays 9.O5 a.
m; b.3l, I.32 y. m.
Landenberg accommodation. week days
i62 m.
LEAVE MARKET STREET STATION
for Baltimore, week days, $50 .. IN.
Lnndenberg, week days, $40 "a. M; $50
! '.n d. m. Sundays. g,i0 a. m: $50 D. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA for VIII.
mington. week days. 3 90, ESQ, s7.aO, 10 90
'i0.56 n. m; $3.50, 49, 215, s3.0S, a
500, $3.50, '5.4S Ctoyal Limited, 600, $50
'72d, '95S, 'l1.35 p. m. Sundays, '325
'7.s0. 500, 1000 a. m; 1880. 'is7. ais. '3os
AS. '54s CRoyai Limited. $40. '726. 'ass
1890 p. m.
Royal Limited" Is composed excIu
sively OF Pullman parlor. oh7ervatioI
and dining cars. No extra fare excepl
regular Pullman charge.
Delmarvla Telephone No. 1888
Rates to Western points lower than via
any other line.
H. A. MILLER Passenger Age=t, WI
mington. Del.
ID. 3 MARTIN. Manager OF Passenge
| Traffic.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Nlslted mra. MoKlnlev.

Canton, Ohio, Aug. 19.- Secretary TO
the President George b. Cortelyou
spent several hours here yesterday.
He and Judge W. r. Day are executors
Of the estate Of the late President
Mckinley, which makes occasional Wis
its to Canton by Mr.. Cortelyou neces-
sary. He spent much Of the day with
Mrs Mckinley and accompanied her
TO the cemetery, where he laid a clus-
ter of flowers on the casket of the man
with whom he had been so closely as
IOciated..
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
lie pepartment Test

The annual test of the City Fire De
partment took place yesterday at tn,
foot of West street. The Fire Commit
It was satisfactory. although several
companies will have to replace lines q
hose owing to their bursting while un
der pressure. No exhibition sQuirti
were allowed. Each fire engine had U
force a stream of water through 1,00l
feet of hose for q stated time
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
HR. rArUM REMEMBERED CHARITIES
Gy His Will Home for FriendltSS Children
and Associated CHARITIES Profit

The will Of the late John r. Tatun
was filed with REGISTER Crossan this
morning. and letters granted on th'
estate to Ashton r. and John W. Ia.
tum.
The viii devises testator's property
10 his family. The sum OF $500 is be.
aueathed TO the Home for Friendles'
Children. and $3.50 to the Associated
Chariiies.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
MORE LOCOMOTIVES FOR B. & 0.
Company Also Engages 70 Considerably
Enlarge Plant

It was announced at Baltimore and
Ohio headquarters yesterday that an
order would be placed within a few
days for one hundred additional loco
motives for delivery next spring. With
this new order for locomotives, the
company will have placed orders for
254 locomotives, 1000 steel hoppers and
gondolas, 1900 box cars, zoo fiat cars
so passenger coaches, "a baggage and
mail cars. three dining and two parloI
and dining cars.
Deliveries on these orders are expect
ca to begin in September the entire or
der for additional rolling stock TO be
completed by April, 1903.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Branoywine's first Run

Some small boys last evening set fire
to a tree at the Market street entrance
to Brandywine Park. A still alarm was
sent to the Brandywine Fire Company,
which responded. the call being its
maiden run since the arrival Of its
new chemical The fire was quickly ex.
tinguished.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
BONDING oistIIIerIes

Nearly all Of the fruit distilleries
that have been closed down for seY-
eral years past, may open up this sum-
mer. and Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector Daniel Burton is now in
Kent and Sussex counties, where he
is engaged in bonding those distillers
who intend to open for work. Fruit is
plentiful and the disdllery managers
expect a large revenue. There are
about thirty "stills" ready to open by
September /.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
az Nc Threatened.

Vienna, Aug. ia newspaper of
Cracow, Galicia, publishes a report that
the Car of Russia recently found on
his desk a missive from revolutionary
committee threatening him with death
unless he conceded constitutional gov
ernment to Russia. The Car, accord
ing to the Cracow newspaper, was
greatly alarmed.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
PhiIadsIphla and RsadInE RaIwa y
Wilmington , DIVISION q -.

Time table IA effect May IS. 1904
Trains leave Wilmington (tAnE street
st1tion), for Elsmcre Junction, Mont
chanin, Winterthur. GuyoncourL Gran
oguc. Cossart Chadds Ford Junction,
BOcopson. West Chester, llmhrct vile,
Mortonvllla, Coauesvillo and intermediate
stations. daily, except Sunday. at ls5 a.
m, daily 2i0 and t50 p. m. Sundays only
sos a. m.
For suplee, 1lverson and intermediate
Ftauons daily. except Sunday, a. 1885 q.
m. daily, 40 and 450 p. m Sunday only
az 40 D. m.
For Joanna, Bfrdsboro. Reading and in
Eermcdiaro stntdons, daily. except Sunday.
at 1855 a. m. and 2.10 D. m. Sunday only
at sos a. m. and 210 p. m.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
From Chestnut struN and South street
Ferries.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Must Keen Clean Homes

Executive officers of the Board oI
Health are employing stringent meas
ures against the families living on
Heald street near Vandever avenue
The houses are wanting in cleanliness
and unless the occupants, who are col
ored people, clean out their homes, ar
rests may follow.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Care for Each others Cars

When Third street bridge was turned
of. one of the Wilmington and New
Castle Ccmpany's cars was on this side
cf The bridge and one of the Whining
ton City Railway Company's cars was
on the other side. Since that time the
New Castle company has been housing
the car Of the local company and the
Wilmington company has been taking
care Of the New Castle car.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Assault Case Dismissed

Bertha Rash last night was a plain
tiff in Magistrate Wells court against
Benjamin Green, whom she charged
with assaulting her in Shellpot Park
several days ago. The evidence ad-
duced showed that the woman aggra-
waited Green by swearing at him, and
Magistrate We'll dismissed the case.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19

NEW YORK. ANU AT IINNIID VI
EMPRESS.
Leave NEW FORK Qiberty strceD, $40
Leave ATLANTIC CITY. $50 a. m.
80. Daily. "7'' Sundays. "r' weekdays;
49, Saturday. ~ wa subway. -
as 80 south St $40. "a"
South 81. $50 I'd" South ST., 350.
81 90 IKcurHion
petatlsd time tables at ticket oflaces
lsrh ard Chestnut sts., S3t Chestnut 81,
zoos Cdestnir ST.. 90 South 80 St., 1862
Market St and at Stations.
Union Transfer Company Will call Tor
and check baggage from hotels and resi-
NJ ~ GARRETT, EDISON J. WEEKS,
c,cnn Supt. Genl passr Agt
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Building News

Building Inspector Cassidy today
granted permission to Agbert Nutter to
build two stores. to cost 81, 800 each, at
Thirtieth and Madison streets; also to
Stephen G. Blackwell to construct a
.one-story kitchen at no. PA Rodney
street
Evening journal., 1902-08-19

THE Interior Department has started
a free telegraph school under the au-
spices c1 the insular telegraph service
at San Juan. Porto Rico. The school
has twenty-five pupils. all girls. who
will be fitted for becoming operators in
the island.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
William O'Connor Buried

The Knights of St. Lawrence, in full
gala. headed by the First Regiment
nd. attended the funeral yesterday
William O'ConnoT, No. Gil East
.xth street Services we're held in St.
Ilry's Church, and interment was
hde in Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Cuban Cabinet oFieer Resions.

Havana, Aug. 19.-At the meeting of
the council Of secretaries yesterday
Emilio Terry, secretary of agriculture.
presented his resignation. It was not
accepted. Senior Terry will have four
days in which &c reconsider his step.
Senor Terry says he resigns for family
reasons and because he desires to go to
Paris
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Failure to Get ransion Caused Suicide

Salt Lake, Utah, Aug. 19.-Calvin B.
Potter, an attorney Of this city, and at
one time wealthy and prominent in
Michigan politics, committed suicide
yesterday by taking enough morphine
to kill a dozen Wen. Potter, who
served throughout the Civil War, had
been trying for 70 years to secure a
pension, and dependency over his fall
ure to get it is believed to be the
cause of his suicide.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Enrine Lumned Tracks

la freight engine jumped the track at
swport yesterday while crossing a
bitch. The wrecking car and crew
lere sent for and soon placed the loco
otive on the rails. No delay was
used.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
Steamer Republic
Trains leave Wnmincton ae fotlov

Special discount Of 40 per cent. 10
churches. Sunday schools and hieh-claSs
organizations. on combination excursions
Of 100 or over, arrangements for wui y
must be made On advance.
For dates and other information. apply
10 IT, A. BRADFIEl-D. West Eghth
street. Wilmington; or 20 L. H CONE
Manager Cape May Steamboat Co, 6la
Drexel Building. Philadelphia
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
THE NEW RRnN.w1nK

ST. James place, adjoining boardwalk;
entirely new house, modern throughout,
every improvement; conducive 60 enjoy
ment and comfort Of guests; special May
and June rates, $40 weekly; season rates
on application, booklet CliAS. SASSE &
SON, Formerly pacinc avenue.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
MILLER COTTAGE AND ANNEX

. to IS ~ Georgia ave. Atlantic city,
- }. Enlarged and greatly improved. A
quarter OF "a century under the same
management Capacity $50 Excellent
table Rates slg daily; 81 and IS
weekly. 81 per day, SO per week for some
rooms until July 10.
MRS. /. II. MILLER. Prom.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
sUMMER RESORTS
ATLANTIC CITY. N j.
STANLEY.

south Carolina avenue. Atlantic City.
undcr new management Near the beach;
improved. most central location; rates
moderate; special weekly; capacity, 800
MILLER q DUNLOP. Props.
Evening journal., 1902-08-19
STEAMER ULRICA

Leaves Wilmington. 7J a. m, 1880, 2
,nd Gl5 p. IA. Sundays, 10 a. m. 1.30 and
p. M.
Leaves Pennsgrove and 10 a. M. 130.
and p. IN. Sundays. $50 Z. M, l2.50 apd
D D.. IN.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
FIXING THE CRIME
 ON STEWART FIFE
WITNESSES SWEAR HE WAS ON THE PUBLIC SQUARE SHORTLY BEFORE RICHARDSON WAS SHoT-NIGHT SESSION HELD.

Savannah, Mo-, March 11.-E. E. Nor ris, a St. Joseph saloon keeper, one of the states best witnesses in the case of Stew art Fife. charged with the murder of F. W. Richardson, is missing. Norris was expected to swear that Fife was in his saloon before the killing of Richardson and had made threats of taking Rich ardsons life.
 Norris Sid not respond when his name was called today and Judge Burns issued an attachment for him. Norris was not found and the word came back that he had apparently disappeared
 The time today was spent in tracing Flies movements about Savannah on the night of the murder. It was shown that he had been on the public square just before and short time after Richardson was shot. night session was held to- night as 1t Is the wish of the court to dispose of this case with all reasonable haste. Four witnesses were introduced by the state who testified that they had seen Mrs. Richardson and Fife together at various tim es. Nothing new was brought out either in their direct or cross examination. At 1ata hour the court adjourned for the night.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
BILL TO SUPPRESS
 TRAIN ROBBERIES
ANY PERSON PLACING o5sTRUc- TONS ON TRACK FOR PURPOSE OF ROBBERY CAN BE PUNISHED BY DEATH.

Washington, March 1.-The House Committee on Judiciary today directed reports on two important bills namely for the suppression of train robberies and to define "conspiracies' so as to limit the issuance of injunetions in labor controversies. The train robbery bill was amended so that any person who ob- structs, derails or commits an assault upon any railroad train or it's passengers with intent to commit robbery murder or other crime shall be punishable witiN death if the death of any person Is eff fected and with imprisonment from to 10 years if no death is effected.
 The injunction bills provides that no agreement between persons to do or not to do any act in furtherance of any trade disputes between employer or em- ployes shall be deemed criminal nor shall such persons be indictable for con- spiracy, nor shall such agreement be considered in restraint of trade, nor shall any restraining order or injunction be is- sued in relation thereto.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
SANG LAST SONG;;
 AT REST ETERNAL
BILLY RlCE'S REMAINS LIE IN GREENWOOD CEMETERY AT HOT SPRINGs-BUT TWO CAR RACES FOLLOW HEARSE.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 1.-The fu- neral of the late Billy Rice was held this afternoon and his remains were buried In Greenwood cemetery. The one-time famed minstrel died in this city on March 1 and his body has remained in the morgue of an undertaking estab- lishment since that time awaiting the action of Rices former wife or of his friends. But two carriages followed the hearse to the burial grounds. In the first was Frank Damron and Rev. Julien c. Brown, a prominent minister of Hot Springs, and the other contained four professional women who had known Rice in his younger days. The expenses Of the funeral will be paid partly by the Actors Fund of America and partly by Primrose and Dockstader, lifelong friends of the dead minstrel.
 Mr Damron has started popular sub scription and intends raising fund with which to place a marble shaft at the head of the grave of Rice.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
CABINET WILL RESIGN.
Spanish Premier Thinks That the Best
 Way Out of Difficulty.

Madrid, March 1.-The minister of for eign affairs. the Duke of Almodvar, in the Chamber of Deputies today read a decree suspending the sittings of both houses of the Cortes.
 The minister of finance, Senor Urzaiz, has resigned. The premier Senor Sagasta, declined to accept the resignation, but Senor Urzaiz persists in resigning. It is believed that Senor Sagasta will tender the resignation of the whole cabinet. and the solution of the crisis will pivot on Senor Sagasta's health. If he declines the task of reconstructing the ministry. the Queen Regent is likely to summon Senor Montero Rios, the president of the Senate
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
WANTED HIS CHILD
 AND KILLED WIFE
YOUNG HUSBAND CUT WoMAN'S THROAT AND ATTEMPTED TO KILL sEvEN-MONTH-oLD BABY, BUT MISSED.

Camner' N. J., March 11.-Because he was unable to obtain possession of his child, Lafayette Gruff aged 21 years ol Gloucester, N. J., today cut the throat of his wife, aged 19 years, killing her in- stantly. He then fired a shot from re- vover at his seven-months-od child. Katie, but the bullet missed it's mark and lodged in the head of Mrs Susan Gowie, aged 55 years. Mrs. Gruff's aunt, with whom the young woman was temporarily residing.
 The tragedy was enacted at Went mouth, four miles from this city, where Mrs. Gowie resides. Mrs. Gowie's condi- tion is serious. Gruff was arrested a few hours after the tragedy.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
FUNSTON AT BANQUET.
Little General Guest of Honor at the
 Marquette Club.

Chicago, March 11.-Gen. F. s. Fun ston, who arrived here at 8 o'clock this morning, was the guest of honor at an elaborate banquet held tonight in the club house of the Marqette Club, members of the Lincoln Club also sharing in the occasion.
 The speakers at the banquet besides General Funston were Gen. John c. Black of Chicago, Col. Henry l.. Turner of Chicago. Ex-Congressman George E. Adams acted as toastmaster.
 During the course of General Fun stons speech, which was on the Phil ippines, he said:
 We are informed that Major Wal ler one of the bravest and best off cers in the navy, is to be courtmar- tialed because he shot some natives who stole the food from his starving men. If that be true, say Bully for Waller; I'm glad he did it.
 Tomorrow General Funston will be shown the sights of Chicago, and will hold receptions at the Press Club and the Chicago Club. Tuesday morning he will return to New York.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
NEW PHILIPPINE TARIFF.
Gen. spalding Takes Steps to Put 1t
 Into Effect Immediately.

Washington, March 11.-General Spald- Ing assistant secretary of the treasury. has taken the preliminary steps to put into effect tls, new Philippine tariff. The following telegram was sent to collec- tors of customs today:
 Philippine tariff act went into effect Sth instant. Require entry and assess Dingley rates on all goods except arti- cles of growth and product of archi- pelago, on which collect ! per cent of Dingley rates, less duty or tax collected on shipment. Hold duties as separate fund, to be paid into Philippine treasury. Accept drawn back entries. all with drawal for exportation of goods in bond ed warehouses and from bonded manu- featuring warehouses"