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Evening journal., 1900-08-18
The Whipping Post
the Chester Times.

From the Chester Times.
The advisability OF adopting the
whipping post as a means OF punish
ment for certain offenses has frequent
ly been discussed by the press, but it
is probable that the next legislature
will have an opportunity of passing
upon the matter.
While the advocates Of the whipping
post have frequently urged the adop-
tion of law establishing the lash for
the backs of wife-beaters and others,
no effort has ever been made to get the
subject before the legislature; but a
movement looking towards this end
has now been started in this county.
The Magistrates Association has
urged that bill be prepared and that
members of the legislature be urged to
give the measure their support, 50 that
it seems quite probable that the matter
win be brought to a focus in the course
OF the next six months.
II n bill Is introduced to establish
tho whipping post it would then arouse
the people and in that way the mem
bers OF the legislature would soon as
certain the general sentiment OF the
AAAAA'nn VI NnAlnN GLAlltl VII llAt lAiOuE
Of Furnishing \criminals. Some of the
newspapers have advocated 1t, but the
greater number OF editors OF the state
have taken little or no notice OF the
question, but these would soon be
heard from il bill was presented In
either house.
The chief objection that will be
made to establishing the whipping
post in Pennsylvania will be that. il is
a return to the laws of feudal times
that it is a retrograde movement and
that IL furnishes a cruel form of pun
ishment thus being at variance with
custom and against advanced ideals of
Overnment.
On the other hand. there will be
many people who will most heartily
urge the adoption of such a form of
punishment, as the only one adequate
for wife-beaters and brutes of men who
abuse the helpless and the defenseless
AS strict retaliatory justice it will be
regarded by many as ideal punishment
but to many people the thought will
be revolving, and the measure is GER
tain to meet with much opposition Il
It is ever presented to the legislature
for consideration.
1t is undeniable in this discussion
however, that term in the county jai
has no terror to the average wife-beat
er and the only punishment that wOulC
be adequate or that he would thorough
~ appreciate as being commensurate
with his Offense, is the lash; and II
this controversy that plea will be yer.
strongly set forth by the friends of thr
proposed bill.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
CHANGES TO BIZ MADE
TO STEAMER s. 7. MORGAN

In the drydock in the shipyard of the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company is
the big steamer G T. Morgan, under
going repairs after having been
aground in the James river. The Nor
gan also will be altered somewhat, in
Guiding the structural work around
the captains room and smokestacks.
Tho boiler casing will be enclosed.
making an additional space of six
rooms. AS the bottom OF the steamer
is badly damaged, several plates will
be Strengthened, some new plates will
be put on and one or two frames will
be necessary.
This vessel was built by the Harlan
ana Hollingsworth Company about
TWO years ago, and has been prosper
GUS having made enough money to ad-
NIT of the present repairs and altera-
tions. She will be painted Wnd will be
in the dock for about two weeks.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
NEWSPAPER OPINION.
DeIaware's Committeeman
a the Morning News.

From the Morning News.
The Delaware member Of the Repub-
lican National Committee is face to
face with a proposition that Will test
to the full limit his sincerity as
leader of a political organization As
a member of the National Committee
he Is naturally supposed to be in har-
mony with that commlttee-tO be anX-
ious to assist In whatever way may be
possible in bringing about the election
Of Republicans to Office.
The National Committee has stated
through some Of dts members, that II is
absolutely necessary for the Republi-
cans to elect as many members OF Con-
gress as pOssible-that there is dam
ger Of the Republican majority in the
House being replaced by Democratic
majority. There is no doubt on that
point and naturally it would be taken
that the Delaware member Of the Ma
tional Committee, who processes to
have such a deep love for the Republi-
can party, would strive to have a Re-
publican congressman elected in Del
aware He has already named as a
candidate for that Office a man who
cannot be elected under the most favor
able cOnditions-a man who could not
be elected even. though both Republi-
can organizations should accept him
as their candidate. That being so the
Delaware member OF the National
Committee finds that he has either tC
operate in harmony with his commit
tee or to continue to force his person.
. ality above everything else.
The same thing can be said of tn,
Union Republican candidate for COVER
nor. He is another man who could no
command the fun vote of the unitel
+ Republicans. OF course the Nationa
= Committee has no particular interes
in the governor Of Delaware yet tn
moral effect Of having an objection
able candidate on the ticket would no
r tend 10 bring out a full vote for tn
national end of the ticket.
IL is therefore incumbent upon On
Delaware member of the Nationa
Committee to demonstrate whether h
= is actually a Republican or whether h
, Is simply using the Republican part
to advance his own ends and to fun
ie nish offices for men whom he declare
T. are CLOSE" 90 him. The Nation,
r. Committee may be expected TO lear
Is a thing or two this year concerning II
"A new member from Delaware.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
cONYENnON IN NAME AND IN fAcI

There will be a state Convention
held in this city on Tuesday. II will
be a Republican convention in every
sense Of the word and a big one at
that. Those who compose IL will be
firm believers in Republican principles
and uncompromising opponents Of De
mocracy and Addicksism. The Grand
Opera House will be crowded with vot-
ers who are opposed to Democratic
rule and and equally opposed TO the
Addicksites dehauchlng and using the
Republican party for the personal pur-
poses Of their conscienceless leader.
No one will be able to question the
legality and regularity Of the conven-
tion and its work The party primaries
will be held ON Monday in strict COM
pliance with the provisions Of the pri-
mary election law The delegates elect
ed at those primaries will assemble
on Tuesday fully conscious Of the dig
nifty OF their Office and realizing the
supreme Importance Of the work they
have to do. They will nominate a
ticket made up OF men worthy In all
respects OF public confidence and full
Republican support No candidate viii
'Be' but ON the ticket fer whom the Re
publican party need apologize to the
people.
When the platform Of the party is
formulated. and enunciated, it will be
found to be a public document 50 ex-
pressive Of political truth that all OPP
ponents Of Democracy will be able tC
stand on It and fight manfully for Re
publican success.
II will be a State Convention in faci
as we'll as in name and not such Z
fiasco as was the Addicks snap meet
ing on August 6. or such a ludicrow
affair as the second Addicks Conven
tion to be held on Thursday promise
to be.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
HE WAS A REPuBLlcAN

With the death Of Former United
States Senator John J. Ingalls,, Kansas
has lost one Of its most distinguished
citizens. In many respects his life was
remarkable. While in all respects an
uncompromising partisan, We are sure
that the regret Is general that Ameri-
can public life should be deprived Of
such a striking figure.
Mr ingalls, did not go toKansas until
he had attained manhood and been ad-
mitted to the bar in Massachusetts, his
native state. One year after he went
to kansas the people called ON him tc
perform an important public duty. Hs
was elected delegate to the Wyan'
dotte constitutional convention, and
took a prominent part in the flgh
which eliminated in the exclusion o
slavery from the territory. Later h
was made secretary Of the territorial
council and became secretary of IN
Senate when Kansas was admitted {
statehood. During the Civil War h
was a volunteer in the State service
as major, ieutenant-colonel and jude
advocate. His service in the Unite
States Senate covered three tern
from 1878 until 1891, and he becan
one Of that body's most distinguishe
members. He made bitter enemies
public life. for to him his party ".
his idol In dealing with political fo'
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

Mr. Morrison complicates the situation.
Until he came out 1T looked as
though Mr.. Ford would have a walk
over in the fight. He may have yet,
but Mr.. Morrison's candidacy impairs
his chances for he carries the fight
against Mr. Ford into the wards Of this
city, the Ford stronghold With his
personal popularity and the backing he
has he expects to carry several dis
tricts here Should he do so,
and be able to make combinations out
side there is no telling what the re-
suit may be. However, up to the pres
ent time, Mr.. Ford has the better Of
the fight in all respects, and If Mr..
Morrison wins the nomination it will
be a phenomenal piece Of political
work.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
moRRlSoNs CANDIDACY

Three weeks ago the Evening Jour
nal made the prediction that Alvan r.
Morrison would enter the fight for the
Democratic nomination for governor
That prediction has been verified. Mr.
Morrison is in the field. and he and his
friends are working with might and
main to capture delegates here in New
Castle county. Kent and Sussex con,
cede to the New Castle county caucus
the right TO name the man. That II
why the several. candidates are con
fining their work to this county.
Naturally Mr.. Morrison's candidac.
disturbs Peter ]. Ford and J. Wilkin
Cooch. the only two real candidate
heretofore in the field. The entry Q
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

Mrs. Cordela Botkin, the convicted
polsoner of Mrs. Dunning and Mrs.
Deane, Of Dover, has won in her appli-
cation for a new trial. The California
attorney y-general has admitted that the
court below erred in its instructions to
the jury which convicted the woman,
and the Supreme Court has granted her
prayer. This new trial will cost the
State Of Delaware something, but the
people will not begrudge the money il
It has the result of another conviction,
for they are convinced fully of the
guilt OF the prisoner.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

can bring about a Republican victory
IN November.
The work Of the convention will be
performed in a dignined and deter
mined manner. There is every wish
and every expectation that a ticket
will be named that will appeal 10 the
Republicans throughout the state
There will be no effort 10 formulate a
ticket at the behest of one man, but
rather the delegates will be left to con-
slider for themselves what is the best
and the wisest thing to do.
The convention to be held the next
day by the Union Republicans will
thus be given an opportunity 10 show
the sincerity Of the declared wish OF
that party to bring about a Republican
victory.
We believe that whatever is to be
done on Tuesday next should be done
with the hope and expectation Of max
ing the Union Republicans realize that
the spirit of harmony is a reality and
that they cannot win if they persist in
debating all the nominees and in at
tempting to make Republicans accept
candidates that could not be elected
under any circumstances.
We want to see a joint Republican
ticket in this state and a ticket made
up Of candidates who can command the
votes of all Republicans and many OF
the Democrats as well. Delaware must
give a plurality for the Republican
presidential candidate, it must elect a
staunch Republican to Congress, and
in ought fO nut a Ranuhlfnau In avar-xy
office in the state. Any men who stand
in this way of that result are not to be
considered as loyal Republicans.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
SERIOUS CHARGE
AGAINST SCHULTZ
Charged With FelOniOuSly AS-
SaultiRg Mrs. Victoria
BartOc

In City Court this morning Joseph
Schultz was given a hearing upon d
charge OF attempting TO commit a fe-
loniCus assault upon Mrs. Victoria Bar
toe, Of No. Miners court
When Mrs. BartOc appeared in the
court room she was so weak that she
could scarcely stand, evidently suffer-
ing with nervous prOstradon. AS the
woman can understand no English, Of
fcer John JacObowsH was called as
interpreter. He, however, was unable
to understand her and 1t was neces-
sary for the court to send for Mrs.
POneieka, who interpreted so satisfac-
tOrily during the Polish church riot
trials ON Thursday.
MRS. BARTOC'S STORY.
Mrs. Bartoc said that she lived at No.
Z Miners court, and that she kept
boarders, one Of whom was Joseph
Ruzinski, alias Schultz. About 1890
o'clock in the morning, August g.,
while her husband was at work
Schultz forced the lock on her room
door and attempted to assault her. Mrs.
Bartoc struggled with her assailant un-
til she tainted.
When she recovered Schultz was
upon the bed holding her arms. She
broke away from him and ran into the
yard at the rear Of her house and call
ed for assistance. She then ran into a
neighbor's house, pursued by Schultz
The police were summoned, and the
man placed under arrest. Mrs. Bar
toe said as nearly as she can remem-
Der it was about 1890 o'clock when the
prisoner entered her room, and that it
was 2.lO when she went to a neigh
boris house.
Several other witnesses were exam
lned who gave testimony regarding the
facts of the case. The hearing was not
completed at / o'clock, and Assistant
Judge Cochran adjourned court until
O'Clock this afternoon.
OTHER CASES HEARD.
Harry Miller and Jacob Pull colored
colored men, for disorderly conduct
were each fined 50 and costs.
Albert Wright, cOlored, pleaded
guilty to keeping a disorderly house
and was fined $50 and costs.
Elias Russell and George Freeman
colcred men, for disorderly canduct
were each assessed 81 and costs. Eldon
Hagany, drunk, was fined 81 and costs.
Amelia Johnson, cOlored charged
with the larceny of a watch. revolver
and money from William Rice. color
ed was held in 5000 bail for upper
court
The case Of James Holland and
Charles King, charged with the lar
eeny OF watch, was continued until
Monday. Bear Hinman pleaded guilty
to selling milk below the standard re-
qulred by law and was fined SO and
costs.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
MIR. HIGGINS IS
NOT OPPO.
Neither Colonel DUPONT NOl
Friends Are Against I'll
Former Senator

Addicksites have been circula
report for several days to the
that Colonel Henry A. DUPONT a
co-workers were opposing the
dacy Of former Senator Anthem,
gins for delegate to the state CT
ton. Further assertions were
effect that not was there oppo
but that the former senator wa
wanted in the convention.
The statement is absolutely L
Neither Colonel DuPcnt nor any
friends are opposed to Mr.. H.
There is also no truth in the stat
that Mr.. Higgins is not wanted
convention. On the contrary th
mer senator is wanted.
Mr.. Higgins is a resident of the
ward, from which he expects tc
delegate.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

There has been in New York prac-
teal repetition Of the disgraceful race
riot in New Orleans, although, happily,
without the same deadly results. Sin
gularly, too, the cause Of the riot was
the same-the killing OF a policeman
by a colored man. For some time a
mob ragged through the streets of a
section Of the city, attacking all col
ored persons. even women and chill
dren falling victim to its fury. To IN,
credit Of the Manhattan police force b'
It said. all that could be done was
done, and done speedily. and effec
lively TO quell the riot.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

In another column will be found a
story to the effect that Henry c. Frick,
Of the Carnegie Steel Company, has au-
thorlzed a Philadelphia real estate
broker to negotiate for land near Will
m'ngton, to be used as a site for a
mammoth steel plant. We hope the
story is well founded, and that the deal
will be closed speedily. Such a plant
will give employment to thousands Of
persons and increase the trade impor-
tance and business welfare Of our city.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
No Truth in His sto,.,.

Frank Stout, agent Of the S. p. c. c..
has investigated the story Of alleged
cruel treatment on the part of his
uncle, S. J. Mitchell of Seaford. bv
Claude Messick, aged Q years, who was
arrested as a runaway boy recently.
The lad did not reside with his uncle
but lived with his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. S. c. Messick on a farm near
Seatord and had a good home. He ad-
mitted that his statements were un-
true.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
BRAKEMAN HATHAWAY
ALMOST MEETS DEATH

While making a flying switch near
Bridgeville this morning James w.
Hathaway an extra brakeman on the
Delaware road, received painful in
juries, and narrowly escaped death.
While making the switch he was
struck by cabin car and knocked
down, fortunately alongside the rails
instead of across them. When he fell
the switch clamp caught his. finger and
burst it.
After receiving medical attention he
was sent to this city on passenger
train No. 80, arriving here between II
and II o'clock. He was sent to his
home, No. SOB West Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

1t should not be forgotten that
Bresci, the assassin of Humbert, be-
longs to a school which taught him
his lesson. Unfortunately that school
has branches in many of our large
American cities and men are being
graduated every year who believe that
they ccnfer a blessing on mankind by
the cowardly murder Of a king, a pres
ident, or someone else in authority.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

Pennsylvania has lost the head Of its
judiciary. Chief Justice Henry Green,
Of the Supreme Court is dead. and the
shock is doubly severe, his death being
wholly unexpected He gave the best
years Of his life to the service OF the
state and was in all respects an able
and upright judge.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
THOMAS B. MUNES CONTRA
Building Cunning SkiHS and Meta
Boats

Thomas c. Mum is building
small wooden cunning skiffs fol
tain Poplar, of Atlantic City.
boats are about finished and "
shipped in a few days.
Mr.. Mum is also building a 2
metallic lifeboat for the steamer
garde, which phys between Smyrr
Philadelphia.
Two metal lifeboats are also
built for Captain Denney, of Me-
sey.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Overcome by Heat

Henry Dolbow, of Pennsgrove, engi-
neer on the steamer Stephaine, was
taken to the Homeopathic Hospital at
1i.sO o'clock last night. suffering with
heat prostration. Although It is one
of the most serious cases that has
come into the hospital, Dolbow Is
much improved to-day under treat
mcnt.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
HEATERS REFUSE TO WORK
Mill Boss of Diamond State Unable
to Get Crew

There is no change in the situation
between the mill hands and the Dia-
mond State Steel Company, regarding
the cut in the wages Of the employees.
That the men are all together was
demonstrated last night and this
morning, when John Brown, mill boss,
went around among the heaters and
tried to get a crew Of them to work
to-day. The heaters refused TO work
unless all the mill men returned. The
puddlers and other workmen say that
they will not return to the shops until
the wage scale is either adjusted TO
suit them or the Lebanon puddlers ac-
cept the same cut.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Letters Granted on Estates

Letters testamentary on the estate Of
Elizabeth V. Churchman have been
granted to Maria and Annie Church.
man; letters of administration on the
estate of John B. Downey have been
granted to Annie Downey, and on the
estate Of Ann Beeson to ]. Jackson
Peirce.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
BATEMAN FUNERAL
TAKES PLACE MONDAY

STAFF Correspondence Evening Journal.
Dover. Aug. 1.-THE funeral of John
IL. Bateman. who died here yesterday.
will be held on Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. from his late residence, in
State street The services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. Alfred L. Smith,
pastor Of Wesley NJ. e. Church.
The honorary pall-bearers will be J,
Edward Addicks. Caleb Penniwell
Frank Alice. Walter Morris. r. c.
Rowe and Miffiin Wilson lnterment
will be in Lakeside Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Vas Buried This Arlernoo

From her late residence, No. so
Seventh street, the funeral of
Emma Groves, who was drown
Riverside Park on Wednesday
took place this afternoon at 3 o
The floral offerings were nun
and beautiful, among them bel
immense bunch of roses from
teachers of school No. 8, and a
from Mrs. Alice Z. Groves,
daughter was drowned at the
time. Interment was made in
view Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
wm Address Epworth Leae

The Rev. w. L. Pettingill, tn,
structor of the Wilmington
Union, has just returned from
Bible Conference at East Nortl
Mass. He will give a resume G
conference at the meeting of th'
worth League at Grace NJ. E. G
tomorrow evening at 6,45 O'Clock
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
The Conventions Next Week

From the Morning News.
There is considerable interest shown
IN the Republican convention, TO be
held in this city on Tuesday next The
delegates will be chosen on Monday.
and the proceedings Of the convention
are expected to be full cf deep interest
to al Republicans who believe that a
proper appreciation Of the situation
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

the word compromise" was not to be
found in his lexicon. He was a Re
publican, and an able one, and Kansas
never demeaned herself more than
when she retired him from the Senate
and sent in his stead that political
nondescript William A. PETER.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
DIsabIed Engine DELAYS Tra!

While nOrth-bound train No. 4
north of ElktOn this morning IL
centric strap on the engine brok
damage was done hut the trai
rived in Wilmington about one
and forty minutes late. An engin
sent from Wilmington 10 bring
train in.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Big Costinp for NTud suol.o.

Another heavy casting arrived al
the Pusey and Jones shipyard for the
new hydraulic dredge. which is being
fitted up by the local company for the
Hughes Bros. & Bangs Company. The
dredge was formerly a mud scow. and
is being converted into a suction
dredge
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Talling Ice Mashed Finger

While John Baker, a small boy, Of
South Wilmington, was trying to steal
a piece Of ice from the Consumers Ice
Company's house, near Third street
bridge his hand was caught by fall
ing cake of ice. The second finger on
his left hand was so badly mashed
that DR.. Bryan had to dress it.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Change in Postonice Windnws

Postmaster Hugh c. Browne has re-
ceived permission from Washington to
change the stamp and general delivery
windows from the centre of the post
Office building to the east end, near
the Shipley street entrance.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Report of the SECRETARY

For the week ending at noon to-day
Secretary Andrew Cahill, Of the Health
Board, reports as follows: Deaths. 35;
births, 6; marriages. s. For a corre-
spending period last year: Deaths. 81:
births, IA; marriages, 3.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
shinned prnamite Cooler

From the shipley street wharf the
Remington Machine Company to-day
shipped a large refrigerating plant to
Repauno, n. j. The plant is for use
in the dynamite mills Of the Repauno
Chemical Company.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18

sippi ana the ONO
valleys, the south
west and from
Maryland south
ward on the At
lantic seaboart
Maximum reSd
ings of 80 degre,
and above have
been recorded in
the last named re-
gion continuously
since the 9th,
Forecast Gpnor-
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
uin prench snecinI 80 .

DR.. W. L. S Murray viii Oe IN his
pulpit. in st. Pauls NJ. Il. Church, to-
morrow morning and will preach a
special sermon on "The Transforming
Power of the Gospel" prepared ana
preached at Ocean Grove to 5000 peO-
Dlo
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
shipned Rolling nrnchinc

From the Hillos and Jones machine
shop a large iron rolling machine was
shipped yesterday to Youngstown,
Ohio.
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
Death was AcoIdentaI

In the case Of Edward Donahoe
was killed ON the p, w. & b,
road at French street. a coroner
last night gave a verdict of acci
death
Evening journal., 1900-08-18
FInrers BADLY nfnshod

While John MCGOWAN. of Front and
Shipley streets, was lowering a barrel
into his cellar yesterday afternoon the
barrel slipped and badly mashed three
of his fingers.