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Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
DEATH OF MRS. WALTER J. ROOs
An Overdose, of Strychnine, Probably
 Taken AcCidently.


 Mrs. Lizzie Roos, wife of Walter J..
 Roos, died very suddenly yesterday morning at the family home in the Capitol addition near the west end of Washington street. Death was un-
 doubtedly caused by strychnine poison ing self administered by Mrs. Roos
 but whether with suicidal intent or not, has not been determined. the question still being before the coroner's jury which will resume it's deliberations this morning at 10 O 'rlock, at Justice Bur netts office. It is the opinion of the friends Of the dead woman and those best acquainted w th her surround l ings, that an overdose of the drug was taken by accident and in support of this theory it is UrZed that there was no apparent motive ior suicide, whila
 at the same time Ms Roos had re- sorted on previous O. :asions to the use of the same drug III another form, for the relief of sligGr ailments.
 MT. and Mrs. Ro 5 cSme here a year or two ago from Chi, ago, manly for
 the benefit of his health. They were | later joined by Dr. R. NJ. Tafel, who is
 Associated with MT. Roos in the conduct ! of the new natatorium enterprise at
 the corner of Jefferson street and Sec ond avenue. pr. Tafel is building d
 house near the Roos residence and pending its completion he boarded with
 MT. and Mrs. Roos and has a room
 there which he has slept in till within
 q few days since his own hounse was enclosed.
 1 Yesterday morning he appeared at
 the Roos home as usual and MT. Roos
 told him that his wife was not feel ] irG well enough to cook breakfast so they would drive down to a restaurant
 Before going to the natator,un. They went cu: to the barn about 7'30 o'clock
 10 clean the horse and prepare to hitch i h.ni up and had not finished this task |" hen Leon, the adopted son Of KIT. 1Dd 1 Mrs. Roos, who is about fouTlecn years
 cid, ran to the door and screamed Doe
 tor, como here quick, something is the
 II alter with mother"
 The men ran to the house as fast IS ! they could and arriving found Mrs.
 Roos in a tetdntc condition, teeth part .
 Iy set and in a convulsion. She rallied
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16

come down town yesterday with the boy and buy him some school clothes it is likely she would not have been found till all was over. The boy went up stairs to find out how she was feel ing and if she would be able to go down town with him, and found her as above related Wednesday night she was at the natatorium, seemingly in the very best of spirits, happy and con- tented. The only worry she has had at all was occasional fits of melanchoIia or homesickness as she had not learned to love Phoenix as she did her former home in the east, but there was noth- ing in that fact that would lead any body to think she mad for a moment contemplated suicide
 As soon as possible Coroner Burnett was notified by Dr. Tafel and pr. Thomas and the following jury was impaneled: J. F. Stovan, E. Sunder- land, H. c. Mcdonald, L. A. Rinard. J. T. Stovall, J. A. Davis. The coroner also secured the services of Dr. Hughes, the county physician, and the party went to the residence, viewed the body and heard the story above related, after which the injuest was adjourned till this morning when it will be determin- ed whether or not an autopsy will be held.
 No funeral arrangements have been announced but it is understood that in any event the body will be kept here till next April when the bereaved hus- band will remove it for interment 10 Chicago, their former home.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
ADJUSTMENTS


When the Grattan De Vernon Stock company open their weeks enga gement at the Hardwick theater on next Mon day night, thea ater-goers of our city will have an opportunity to witness a performance of one of the best stock companies in the western country
 The company is headed by Mir. Law renee Grattan and Miss Vail De Yer non, two well known leading people of esta blished reputation The support ing company is composed of the best talent that can be secured. each and every member having had long experi- ence in stock work, and are capable actors in their particular line of work.
 Miss De Vernon is quite well known
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16

on the coast and will no doubt be re- membered as the leading lady with Harry Glazier's production of The Three AIusketeers.' that appeared here some three years ago. She has appear ed with all the prominent stock compa- nies throughout the United States and is a woman of charming personality and winning ways, and incidentally a peaTed.
 The opening play selected by the management will be MT. Grattan's own version of the stirring Irish melOdra- ma, 'Shamus O'Brien.'' a story of true Irish lOve~and war, and one of great heart interest and thrilling situations.
 A change of play will be made on each night, and during the week they will produce several high class society plays, comedies and melodramas,
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16

the same party. The gentleman in question, who does not want his name used, and a deputy sheriff. spent some time Wednesday night trying to locate Bustamente but he could not be found and it is supposed he went north on yesterday mornings train
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
table Compound.

rounding out a week of plays that eaa not fail to please all classes of theaie- patrons. Specialties will be given ezcl night
 Seats on sale at GOodman's- Prices 5. 9. 8 and 90 cents
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
SEE THEM SURE.

The cowboy. and Indian sports steer tying and bronce busting at Eastia'ls park, Friday. Saturday and Sunlsy -l- ternOons.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
SEE THEM SURE.

The cowboy, and Indian sports, steer tying and bronco busting at Eastlake park, Friday, Saturday and Sunday af / ternoons.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16

For correct prescription work try Dowd's the little drug store with the little prices Opera house block
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
COFFEE

What have you done to the cook ?
 YOar grocer returns your money if you don't think SO.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
SEE THEM SURE.

The cowboy. ana Indian sports, steer tying and bronco busting at Eastlake park, Friday, Saturday and Sunday af- teTnoons.
 Hoghe's juicy steaks. Juicy steaks. Hoghe's- Come in ard juicy steak is all yours.
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16

The Holmes apartments So North First avenue DesirabIe furnished rooms and suites for rent
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
DANCE A THE PARK.

There will be a dance at Easiiase park Friday night beginning at S--3 under the management of A. r. Cota-
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16

Mrs. Haskell. Worthy Vice Templar, Independent Order Good Templars, of Silver Lake, Mass, tells of her cure by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound.
 DEAR MRs. PNKzAx Four years ago was nearly dead with infzmza- tion and alteration I endured daily untold agony, and life was a burden to me l had used medicines and washes internally and externally until made up my mind that there was 10 relief for me Calling at the hone Of a friend, noticed a bottle of Lydia pound. My friend endorsed 1t highly. and decided to give it trial tO see if it would help me. It took patience and perseverance for was in bad con dition. and I used Lydia F. Pink hams Vegetable Compound for nearly five months before l was cured. | but what a change, from despair to | happiness, from misery to the delight full exhilarating feeling health always brings would not change back for a thousand dollars, and your Vegetable | Compound is Q grand medicine
 "I wish every sick woman would l try it and be convinced MEs- Ina 1 HASKELL, Silver Lake, Mass Worthy | Vice Templar. Independent Order of i Good Templars- - S5OO0 furfsis C s-sss-zi ef obo0s tsttes SF0Slsg eczsissssss eszsst ss ss- ssesa.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
NEWARK PLAYERS
HERE TO PRACTICE
With Sporting Writers and
Artists They Arrive at the
Clayton House

Although the weather does not look
favorable for baseball the Newark team
of the Eastern League. or a large por-
ton Of The men. arrived inthis city to-
day. where they will spend about two
weeks working out the kinks before the
season opens.
Manager Walter NJ. Burnham was
one Of the first to arrive at the Clayton
House. In the party there are fourteen
men. who have been coming in all
morning from their homes in the diff
ferent parts of the country. There is
also delegation OF newspaper men
photographers and artists in the party.
The personnel is as follows John T..
Shea. Ed. B. Lynch, Lervy Hesterfer,
Al Pardee, Fred Weing. Philip Reyes
berger. NJ +. Mitchell, r. NJ. Stafford,
Frank Gattins. James Cockman,
Charles Wagner. Thomas Mailing, A.
]. Marshall, j. 7. Jones and Pat Dill
lard.
Lynch Is catcher that has been
drafted from the Little Rock team.
Shea Is a last years man. The pitch
ing staff includes Hesterfer and Par
dee, Of last years tenn. Weing who
was drafted from the Three "I' League,
Regesberger. who is a fast young chap
from Rochester viii also be given a
chance to see what he can do In faster
company.
Burke and Moriarity OF last years
team. win not be here. They have been
given permission by Manager Burn
ham to report at Newark before the
opening Of the season.
Mitchell will cover first sack here
until the arrival of Stafford. when he
win be put I'm the outheld. He played
last year with Syracuse. Wagner, who
played shortstop last year, viii cover
second base this season and Gattins
win play short. He and Cockman wer.
secured from the Milwaukee Club of the
Western League. Mailing was also
drafted from the Little Rock team and
Marshall played last season on the
Troy Club.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
EXPECTED
ON THE CANAL BILL
Committee on Railways and
Canals Favorable to
Mudd's Resolution

It is expected that the House Com
mittee on Railways and Canals will
make a favorable report in a few days
on the joint resolution introduced by
Representative Mudd of Maryland, in
1903. This is the resolution that the
ship canal committee OF the local board
of trade decided to urge and which
calls for az appropriation of $4,000 for
a survey.
Since the hearing before the COM
mittee on railways and canals in
Washington several weeks ago, the ship
canal committee has been quietly at
work and encouraging reports have
been received from Washington. Prac-
tically all the members of the railway
land canal committee have been sounded
and are said to favor Mr.. Mudd's reso-
luton.
Some members Of the local commit
tee win go to Washington next week TO
consult with Chairman Davidson and
his committee. In case the resolution
is passed it is thought the commission
viii make a report at the next Con-
gress and then a big appropriation to
build the canal will be asked for.
While three routes are mentioned in
this resolution, the ship canal commit
tee feels positive the commission will
report in favor Of the Delaware and
Chesapeake route as the most feasible
There Will be one amendment in this
resolution before it is brought up in
the House. Instead of a depth of 60
feet il will ask for sufficient depth to
float the largest ships built.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
TASKER ASSESSMENT
WILL Be REDUCED

The Levy Court at its meeting this af-
ternoon VIII come to some decision as TO
whether or not the assessments on ihe
Tasker plan at New Castle owned by the
National Tube Company and also on the
Liebig Manufacturing Companys plant,
will be reduced.
Members Of the court were In private
session for an hour this morning when
these matters were discussed. After this
session it was learned that decision was
reached IN regard TO the Liebig Com
pany. but the members could not agree
what to do about the Tasker assessment.
The assessment on the Liebig plant it Is
understood win be reduced from Sl5. $50
to $4,000.
when court convenes this afternoon the
Tasker question viii probably be dis
cussed and a vote taking on the proposal
to reduce the assessment. IL was learned
after the caucus this morning that five
members favored reduction and two
thought If should remain the same as as
sessed which IS $4,000. One member IL Is
thinks $4,000 is enough and still another
has suggested $4,000. The five viii agree
just how much 10 reduce It before IT comes
to a vote. Before final action the courts
attorney viii be asked for his opinion as
TO whether or not according to the law
the Levy Court can make the reduction.
Residents of New Castle are against the
assessment being increased. The claim the
company win not operate its plants OF
sell the property. which naturally is de-
preciatng.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
ARBOR DAY IN
CITY SCHOOLS
Interesting Programmes In
still in Children the True
Spirit of the Day
TREE PLANTING At HIltES SCHOOL

The rain Of today brought disappoint-
ment to thousands of Wilmington school
children who wanted clear, bright day
for the observance Of Arbor Day.
It IS being celebrated. nevertheless. with
exercises which will have a tendency to
impress the real significance Of the day
beyond the bald matter Of planting a
tree or vine that may or may not live
To appreciate the beauty Of trees and
birds and their usefulness is the true
spirit Of Arbor Day which the teachers
have instilled in the children of the city.
Exercises at the High School were held
at lis o'clock
The program was as follows.
March. High School Orchestral; singing
Arbor Day Anthem; responsive reading,
school; reading Of the governors procla-
nation. Miss Etho c. McVey; recitation
Plant Tree, Miss Florence MARITIME; The
Governors March, High School Orchestra;
Quotations. The Washington Elm. j. Earl
Newman; Nobility of Trees. Miss Irene B.
Blair; The Returns from Planting. Miss
Carrie Forrest; The Heart Of the Tree.
Miss Jane Henvis singing. Dandelion;
recitation, What do we Plant when we
Plant a Tree, Miss Ethel c. Toppen;
Field and Forest. Miss Alice NJ. Ferguson;
Why George p. Morris wrote ''Woodman
Spare the Tree" Terrance Carvln; singing.
Woodman. Spare the Tree; Tree Planting
William Berl. Jr.; memorial. Miss Emily
ID. Huber; address. The Work Of william
NJ. Candy. the Rev. William Frederick
Dlckens-Lewts; singing. Annie Laurie
There win be interesting exercises at the
william S. Hilles School. No 8. The
school has received from Congressm man
Houston. flower seeds for the school gar
den and five trees which will be planted
in the school yard. The trees viii be
named for Mr.. Houston. Samuel +. Belts.
the oldest ex-momber OF the Board of
/ Public Education; sGovernor HUM and
Mayor Bird. The children have bought a
Babyionica weep:ng willow which will be
painted and named in memory OF William
M. Candy
Interesting programs were given by the
children in all the other schools.
See our display or fine cut glass
MAKES suitable gifts for Easter brides
at Linpincott's. adv
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
OUuPONTS POSTS GUARDS
AROUND THEIR MILLS
Will Guard Against Repcti-
ton ofthe Outrages Com
mitted IA Years Ago

AS a precaution against incendlaries
attempting TO burn any more OF the Du-
Pont buildings a heavy guard was
placed about the premises last night.
The men were deployed as sklrmish-
ers around the property and their posts
We're laid out the same as a military
guard. They We're instructed TO allow
no one TO enter their lines. Strangers
and suspicious characters were closely
watched.
The place presented a military ap-
pearance with the shadowy figures
walking 10 and fro and they boded no
good TO anyone who tried to pass their
lines.
state Detective Theodore Francis is
still on the scene making an investiga-
tion. Several strange men have been
seen In Squirrel Run and they are sup
posed to be private detectives In the
employ OF the DuPonts. There are nc
new developments.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
Two Victims Of Malpractice.
BISHOP WILL NOT LET
DULANY REMAIN HERE

Bishop Fitzgerald has declined to re-
consider his appointment to Asbury
Church. This means that the Rev. H.
S. Dulany will have to go to Asbury
Church, near Crisheld. Nd, and that
the Rev. DR.. Baker will come here.
l. Elmer Perry and J. r. Cummings
went TO New York on Tuesday morning,
buoyed with resolutions of the official
board Of Asbury. a petition Of 1000
names and no end of hope. They failed
to find the bishop in New York. Thence
they went to Newark n. j., where
Bishop Fitzgerald's mother and brother
live, who informed them that the bishop
had gone to Philadelphia for the day.
Thereupon the Wilmington men wended
their way to the railroad station and
watched for the bishop They made a
surveillance Of every passenger train
that entered the station and at 3
o'clock the bishop appeared.
They talked the matter over and the
bishop said:
Il don't see how / can make any
adjustment other than I did. God bless
you. May you have a good year"
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
BOYS DOING CANE WORK
Want to Earn Enough Money to Camp
Out This summer-Settle-
r,ent VVorL
nent Work.

on Monday night Mr.. Conner and
Mr.. Hun, Of crozier Seminary, Chester.
gave an interesting stereopticon lecture
on the Life Of Christ to about eighty
Of the Peoples Settlement Children.
The knights Of King Arthur. a boys
club OF the Settlement, are doing cane
seating FOR their club work. Any or
ders VIII be gratefully received as they
are trying to earn enough money in
this way TO give them a weeks camp
out this coming summer.
Tomorrow evening the Mothers Club
viii give an oyster supper at the Settle
ment building. Taylor and Church
streets. for the benefit Of the Boys
Brigade.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
CITY COUNCIL BORROWS
FIFTY THOUSAND

The finance committee Of City coun-
ell today borrowed $4,000 from the
First National Bank for the purpose Of
meeting the expenses Of the city for
the present fiscal year. The city keeps
its active account IN this institution
and the borrowed money win be repaid
as soon as possible.
About 100000 win be paid out tonight
by City Council including the monthly
police pay roll and bonds and interest
falling due. The latter, however win
be paid out Of the special fund received
from the Water Commission surplus.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
JURORS
TAMPERED WITH
JUDGE COOK TOLD THAT SEVERAL OF
THEM HAD BEEN FIXED-DELA WARE
WITNESSES MUST REMAIN IN FRISCO
MUCH LONGER

san Francisco. CAL, March Si.-The
econd trial Of Mrs. Cordelia Botkn
vent all to smash yesterday afternoon.
shen Judge Cook announced that some
ersons had been tampering with the
iry. A new jury win be empaneled and
ne trial begin over again.
This sensational development late in the
fternoon was unexpected and will great
delay the decision Of the case and pro-
ing the stay Of the Delaware witnesses
d this city. For some of them the delay
ill be very embarrassing, as they have
lade business and other engagements in
he East
Tenderloin policemen were put on the
and and testified o. suspicious actions
one of the Jurors who was seen in the
ed Light district, and Chief Of Police
'ittman testified that he. had received
formation that at least one juror was
lnlicated in an attempt at bribery.
Offered $50 to Hang the Jury.
3 "I was offered $50 to hang the jury"
f id Policeman Steven V. Brunnard. "A
4 an came to me and offered that amount
4 i would assist in freeing Mrs. Bot
n. This man told me that four Jurors
"a been fixed and a fifth was needed.
clined and reported the matter to the
lief Of police"
4 During the testimony Judge Cook was
equently irritated by great disorder in
e court room, and insisted on order.
rs. Botkin. with her purple-lined jacket
rown over the back of her chair, main
ined a resolute silence, and only on
20 occasions did she engage in conversa-
81 n with one Of her attorneys.
& rhe jury was placed IN the custody OF
sheriff and every effort will be made
morrow to get at the facts in connec-
N with the jurors having been tamp.
ed with. At the same time, it is un.
rstood Judge Cook will order a special
H nire for the selection of a new jury. II
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
CAUSE OF EARTHQUAKE
IN NEW ENGLAND STATES
Bald Mountain Dropped Out
of Sight on March 2I and
Caused Disturbance

Caribou, Me-. March Si.-Proof that
the New England earthquake Of March
q had It's origin Ia Northern Maine was
furnished yesterday. when a guide
came uo from Tiboque and affirmed
that where Old Bald Mountain had rear
ed It's rounded head for centuries, only
newborn lake exists to mark the
spot. Bald Mountain is-or was-sit-
uated In the Tiboque Valley only few
miles from the New Brunswick line.
not an imposing mountain TO be sure.
but rather a somewhat conical-shaped
hill, celebrated for It's inaccessible steep
sllna
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
Sons Of colonial Wars Meet.

At the annual meeting Of Delaware So
ciety Sons 81 Colonial Wars, held AT the
Wilmington Country Club on Tuesday
night the following officers were elected;
Governor Hon. George Gray; Deputy
Governor Hon. J. C.. Grubb. Lieutenant
Governor Colonel Henry A. DUPONT; Sec
retary. Willard Hal Porter; Deputy Sec
retary, Christopher l.. ward; treasurer.
William IL. Swift; chancellor, Hon. John
r. Nicholson; historian, Hon. Edward G.
Bradford; registrar. John II. Rodney;
surgeon. Dr. Hiram r. Burton; chaplain.
the Rev. Joseph b. Turner.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
.ECISION Is FAVOR
J. OF THE PANAMA CANAL
il Legal Obstacles in Trans
fer OF Concession to u.
S. Removed

Paris. aMrch S1.-1.45 p. m.--The
st Civil Tribunal Of the Seine today
sided the case Of the Republic Of
lombia against the Panama Canal
mpany in favor of the defendants.
.e decision holds that the complaint
Colombia is not receivable and con-
inns the plaintiffs to pay the costs
the action. This decision has the
.ect of removing the legal obstacles
the way of the transfer Of the Canal
icession from the company to the
tied States.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
JAPS PREPARING
To SINK 28 SHIPS
At PORT ARTHUR
Whole Fleet of Old Steam
ers to Be Used If Nee
ceSsary
WILL Be DRIVEN INTO HARBOR
Four Abreast at Full Speed Japanese
Expect to Take Muehwang From the
Land Side Within Seven Days-Re-
ward For Russians.

Nagasald, March si.-The Japanese
government is determined to complete
the sealing of Port Arthur.
Admiral Togo's latest effort left only
small gap in the barrier Of sunhen
ships. To insure the choking OF this
passage twenty-eight old steamships
are in course Of preparation. They are
being stripped of all but their machin-
cry and will be driven full tilt at the
harbor in squadrons OF six until the
gap is filled.
If any one Of the steamers gains en-
trance to the roadstead between the
sunken Yohiko Maru and the Yoneya-
ma Maru, the act viii be accomplished
and the Russian fleet will no longer be
factor in the war. In any event.
though the whole twenty-eght vessels
have to be sacrificed, ships win be sunk
so thickly about the harbor entrance
as TO make IL impossible for anything
larger than torpedo boat to thread its
way out.
Evening journal., 1904-03-31

Fire, roaring and cracking IN a solid
sheet rushing across tho big marshes
along the Delaware rlvor. sweeping every
thing In lis wake. met the gaze Of the om-
ployes OF the Lobdell Car Wheel Works
late Tuesday afternoon.
The flames were sweeping toward the
pant and the men turned out In body
TO check hs progress before the big works,
which were directly In its path. were con-
sumed. with clubs, brooms and buckets
they went out to fight the flames which
they hnally suhducd after stubborn fight
aided by the whole country side.
The grass Fields OF more than nfty acres
Evening journal., 1904-03-31
MRS. MEREEL DEAD
Injured Several Weeks Ago and Death
Follows.

As a result Of being knocked down
and run over by one the patrol wagons
of the Wilmington City Electric Com
pany on March 3 last. Mrs. Mary Mer-
KEEL of No. $500 DUPONT street, died this
morning. She was 60 years old and a
highly respected German woman.
After the accident I'm which Mrs. Mer-
kel was injured. she was removed to
one Of the local hospitals. but begged
to be taken home. Here everything was
done for her, but she gradually be-
came worse until the end came.
Mrs. Merkel was injured internally
which together with the shock she re-
ceived. caused her death. She is sur.
vived by three children.
No arrangements have as yet beer
made for the funeral.