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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-27
Graud Low Fare Excursion

To Washington, d. c., via the Lehigh
Valley Railroad. Tickets will be sold
January ., limited for return passage to
January 10 inclusive, at the low rate of
one fare for the round trip. Half fare
for children.
Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents
for further particulars.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-27

The good will and fixtures of the res
taurant OF Stanley Rudewick, Front
street; best paying location in town;
good reason for selling. Apply to
Daniel Kline, attorney
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-27
Firemen Rewarded.

Burgess John f. Boyle yesterday re-
ceived donation of $50 for the Citizens
Hose Company from the Beagle Hame
Works. This gift was made in recogni-
tion of the excellent work done by the
firemen during the recent fire at the
firms plant on East Front street. The
hose company has not met since the
donation was received, but the individ-
ual members expressed much gratilica-
tlon when they learned that their work
at the fire had been appreciated.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-12-27

Notice.-A. Oswald's store Will be closed
on Now Years Day, Wednesday, january
1, 1902.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
SICK YOUNG MAN
EhUDRN NURSE
Wilmington Police Are Look
Ing for West Chester
Man

Residents of Delaware county are ex-
cited over the disappearance Of Harry
Lapham, SO years old, who has not
been seen since the afternoon of the
last day Of July. Lapham, who comes
from Staunton. Va, is affected with
melancholia. and was boarding at the
farmhouse of John Chamberlain, near
Strodes Mill. under the care of an at
tendant. H. II. Smith. His father, H..
C. Lapham, is a Southern capitalist,
and owns a number of mills in Vir-
ginia. His son is said to have been a
patient of a Philadelphia specialist.
Lapham and his nurse arrived at
Chamberlain house early in May.
The young man gave no serious trou-
ble although his odd actions were no
ticed and commented upon by all the
.neighbors.
His parents visited him last month,
but their presence excited him so that
they left for home In a few days.
Tht young man went out for a walk
las usual on Wednesday afternoon, July
81. and failed to return for supper.
Smith Immediately started a search,
but with no success. The police OF
this city, West Chester. DowningtOwn
and Chester were notified the next day.
Postal cards were printed and sent TO
every postmaster in Chester county,
and notices were posted at the various
crossroads. Offering a liberal reward
for tht return Of the missing South
erner
Smiths theory is that Lapham was
overcome by the heat. He says that
the missing man is five feet nine inches
in height, weighs 137 pounds, is 3S
years old, has dark brown hair. wears
gold-rim spectacles, had a dark nous
tache. but no beard, and speaks in q
low tone with hesitation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
TESTIMONY TAKEN
In RAILWAY CASH
Court StenOgrapher HardeSty
ACtS As Commissioner
in Suit

Inthe grand jury room Of the County
Court House to-day. Court Stenog-
rapher E. c. Hardesty, sitting as com
missioner, took testimony in the dam
age suit of Karczewsld VS.. the Will
mington City Railway Co. Dr. Swithin
Chambers testimony is desired for use
In the coming trial of the case in the
Superior Court, and as the doctor will
leave shortly for an extended stay in
Europe, l.. Irving Handy, representing
the plaintiff, and Walter II. HAYES
for the railway company, agreed upon
Mr.. Hardesty as commissioner, and
upon their joint request the appoint
ment was made by Chief Justice Lore
This proceeding is Under the statute
providing for the taking. by deposition
Of the testimony Of "way-going" wit
nesses.
heplaintiff asks for 500, 900 damage:
for injuries received by the company
He is suffering from an ailment which
may result in muscular atrophy.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY
DOING Big BUSINESS

An unusually large passenger business
has been done hy the Pennsylvania rail-
road the past year. eclipsing all other
Years. In speaking OF this the Stock
holder says: "ln spite of the fact that
the Pennsylvania handled an enormous
passenger business la 1892. and in the fol-
lowing year had the advantage of the
Worlds Fair which did so much To sus-
tain results in this department against
the effects of the panic conditions and de-
preston which made their appearance,
the late year proved TO be by far the hest
IN the history of the company. Not as
many passengers were actually transport
ed as in some previous years not as
many in fact, as for any year from 1890
20 1898 inclusive, nui the average distance
Travelled was greater than ever before.
and the passengers carried one mile rose
TO a total of 9lS.19S, SOP.
The maximum, both as 20 passengers
aud passenger mileage prior to the late
year, was reached In 1892. and slngularly
enough, both for that year and 1900 the
same average rate prevailed, namely. 1.9S
cents per mile. But the past years large
gain in miles travelled naturally gave to-
tai earnings a considerable advantage,
IS,lsi,0S2. against Si6.7O9,53i. hitherto
the record of the department"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
.COLORED MAN
ACCUSED OF RAPE
Crime Committed in ROhObOth
on Respected Woman
FELLOW FLED TO MARYLAND
Is Under ARREST in Denton, Nd,
and Will be Returned to Della
ware To-day

Lewes, Aug l4.-John James, alias
Syracuse notorious and dangerous
negro character, who has been around
Lewes since the bu Ing OF the Queen
Anne railroad, being one OF the laborers
IN the construction, ON Friday night COM
mitted rape, it is alleged, ON Mrs John
Wolfe, a respectable colored woman OF
this town. The crime was committed 40
Reh0hoth. The woman was compelled TO
yield TO his villainous desires or be cut to
pieces, as he emphasized his demands by
drawing the back of a razor across her
throat by way Of illustrating what he
would do if she resisted him.
He boarded the morning train and
went TO Denton, Nd, where he was APP
pretended by the authorities there. Con-
stable Johnson went for him to-day and
IL is hoped he will be banished or SEN
fenced 20 a long Imprisonment when the
case comes mp before the October court.
Syracuse is accused of numbering one
or two OF the negroes who were em-
ployed in constructing the Queen Anne
railroad, and his presence in town had al
ways been a menace TO timid people.
Their Wedding Announced
To say that the young people of Lewes
were surprised yesterday on hearing OF
the marriage of Charles n. Johnston,
popular society young man OF this town.
To Miss Mckinney, of Cape Charles. Va.
is only mildly expressing their feelings as
none Of his friends was aware of his mat
rimonial intentions. The groom is the
youngest son OF Charles NJ. Johnston. He
Is a member of the Lewes Club, and the
first OF its members To turn benedict
just what sort of reception the club will
give him and his bride has not been de-
terminod upon.
The threat made by The Pilot in its
last issue TO start crusade against the
places OF vice in this town by publishing
the names of The persons who frequent
the houses Of ili-repute, has created quite
a stir, and is being commended on the one
hand ald condemned on the other.
Squire f. G. Niltbanks, OF this town,
at the instance Of State Detective James
l.. Ratledge, has issued a writ for the
arrest of A. Il. House, proprietor Of the
Casino at Rehoboth on charge OF sell
ing Intoxicating liquors without license.
That liquor could be obtained at the
Casino has been noised about some weeks
and the attention OF Attorney General
Ward was called to the matter and De-
tective Ratledge was assigned ON the
case with the above result. Constable
johnson went TO Rehoboth Saturday to
serve the writ, but House was not at
home. His attorney has assured the
squire however that he will appear
Wednesday without fail. House is very
popular among the boys and it is said
that a number OF prominent persons are
on the detectives list of witnesses. Be
cause Of this it is thought that House will
simply waive hearing and enter bail for
appearance at the October term of court
in order TO avoid publicity in connection
with the matter
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
WHOLESALE DISCHARGE OF MEN
Trolley Employees We're Ro-inStated Last
Evening. However

Because they applied to him in body
and asked for an increase in wages. Rich
ard W. Crook. general manager of the
Peoples Railway Company. yesterday
afternoon discharged about fifty OF the
regular conductors and motormen and
placed extra men in their places Later
the discharged men applied TO Mr.. Crook
TO be reinstated and he cosenting, they
went back to work this morning.
For several days the men have been
circulating a petition asking an increase
in pay from 10 cents to 16i cents an hour
Yesterday they called upon Mr.. Crook
10 present their petition. He received
them al the Office and on the petition be-
ing presented he informed them that
they were discharged
The men departed but returned in the
afternoon and on informing Mr. Crook
that no wrong was intended, they were
reinstated.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
EXODUS Oh TRAMPN
DOWN THH STATE
Are Leaving This City for
th0 Peach Orchards Of
Delaware

With the beginning OF the peach sea-
son in Delaware there is n general exo-
dus Of the Amalgamated Association
of Non-Workers. namely, hoboes, to
the lower part Of the State. and every
night freight trains carry cargoes of
them.
It Is almost impossible for the COM
pany's employees to keep them of the
trains. for when driven from the
bumpers they seek a hiding place on
the rods underneath the cars. and
thus escape the vigilant eyes of the
watchmen.
On awakening of mornings citizens
of towns along the Delaware division
are confronted by the new arri-
walls. clamoring for food. They form in
bands, a portion visiting farm houses,
while others call on citizens Of the
town. And woe to the housewife who
feeds one. for a peculiar little chalk
mark is placed upon the front gate or
on the house. and visitors are sure to
be numerous during the remainder Of
the day.
In this city. as well as in the coun-
lLNt Lntct VI ANAcu4t AOA
in squads. and shortly before starting on
an expedition down the State. one of
the band is sent ahead to investigate
the lay of the land. Again the SYM
bols come into play, for every farm
house along the road is visited, and
whenever food is obtained marks are
made on telegraph poles or on fences,
thus giving valuable aid to the band
which follows.
All tramps, that is. those who are
recognized as genuine wayfarers. are
members Of a secret society, which has
the password and grip the same as
other orders. The password is guard
ed and is never disclosed by a men,
Der. even though he leaves the road
After the peach season begins in
earnest and the tramps are enabled TO
earn wages. the begging in a measure
ceases. and the gentlemen OF leisure
render valuable assistance to the farm
ers in harvesting their crop.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
''PHONE" TRUNK
LINE ROBBED
Thieves Got Between 300 and
B 400 Pounds Of Wire
MAY LEGISLATE IN MATTER
DepredatiORS in Vest Have Made Tele-
phone Company Substitute Steel
for Copper Wire

From The trunk line Of the Delaware
and Atlantic Telegraph and Tele-
phone Company, between this
city and Philadelphia, thieves
again stole upwards Of 400 pounds
of copper wire. The loss tied
up the line for several hours. The
theft of last night increases the COM
pany's loss to at least $500. 1t therefore
has become a serious matter to the
company and some action locking to
the capture of the thieves and their
severe punishment is now being con-
sidered by the officials.
When seen James II. Mehaffey, local
manager for the company, said that the
practice OF robbing the lines of copper
wire will be the cause of the company
going before the General Assembly to
have passed a bin making the penalty
for stealing copper telephone or tele-
graph wire very severe.
Il think" said Mr.. Mehaffey, that
robbing a telephone or telegraph line
is as grave an offense as lOoting the
mails of the United States, as it breaks
communication between the different
points and often leads to serious de-
lays and great annoyances.
In the Westthe companies have been
forced to substitute steel for copper
wire on account OF these depredatiOns,
which change greatly impairs the ser
vice The steel wire does not give
satisfactory results to the companies
and / hope we will not be driven to
that extreme in Delaware. Besides the
loss Of the wire and the annoyance, we
have to have men patrol our lines to
watch for and prevent these lawless
acts We never have succeeded in
catching any of the robbers in the act
in this State, but there have been
some caught in New Jersey"
The robbery was reported to the Po-
lice Department this morning, and oth-
GERS are searching for a clew.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
COMMITTEE
INSPECTS FIRE HOUSES

Liberty and Weccacoe fire companies
were the only companies that stood the
test of the Fire Committee Of City Coun-
ell without accident to hose yesterday.
Each company was given twenty min
ute test and it was severe one. The
Reliance Company was not tried because
its apparatus has been sent 20 the shop
for repairs.
Last evening the committee began its
semi-annual inspection of the FIRE houses
and equipment. All Of the east side en-
gine houses which consist OF the Phoe-
nix, Delaware, Washington. Reliance and
Liberty were inspected. On Friday night
the Fame, Weccacoe, Friendship and
Water Witch will bee inspected. The in
spection was satisfactory to the com
mittee.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
HAVE OBTAINED LARGE CONTRACT
Lynn & Phillips TO Build 'l25.OOO
Residence in New Jersey

One of the largest contracts for out
of-town work that have been awarded
to local contractors for some time was
given TO Lynn & Phillips on Monday,
when they signed papers for the erec-
tion Of a s125,0OO dwelling in New
Brunswick, N. ].
Although the firm refuses to give the
name of the builder, it is understood
that the house is for a wealthy party
living in that city. The dwelling will
be entirely Of stone, three-stories in
height,and will be fitted with al lmod-
ern improvements. The work of exca-
waiting for foundations began yester-
day, and the work will be pushed as
rapidly as possible.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
WEEDS ODSIRUCT CUTTERS
Disgracelul and Unhealthy Condition Of
jackson Street

Jackson street, between lowering
avenue and Wawaset street. is dis
grace to the city and menace TO the
health Of the people OF that vicinity.
The cutters ON both sides of the street
are filled with growing weeds. ranging
from six inches to three feet in height.
So closely are the weeds growing that
they serve as "a filter for the waste
water that runs down the gutter, and
all filth contained in the water
Is taken up by the weeds.
making a stencil that 10 nearly unbear-
able The employees Of the Street and
Sewer Department. cleared the weeds
from Jackson street, near Delaware
avenue. but left those near the Brandy
wine Complaints are being made of
the condition. and it Is said to be a
yearly occurrence TO complain OF these
cutters.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
Only MEN WILL WALK
Management Of BrandyWine Springs Park
Changes Plans

The management OF Brandywine
Springs Park has decided that only
men will be allowed in the walking
match announced to take place the
week commencing Saturday. Those to
enter are professionals and the contest
bids fair to be interesting. The men
will commence walking each day at
noon and will walk until 10 o'clock in
the evening. They will not be allowed
to continue after that hour This will
avoid any Objectionable features and
will at the same time make the con-
test fair for all who take part. The
contest viii commence Saturday at 12
O'Clock in the dancing pavilion.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
SUTTON As TROLLEY PROTECTOR
Wilmington Man Joins IirginianS in In
corporation Of Big COMPANY

The Charleston and Kanawha Valley
Power and Railway Company was in
corporated~in Charleston, w. Va, yes
terday by Thomas j. Carmack, man
ager Of the Charleston Traction Com
pany, and Howard T. Goodwin. John
w. COburn, c. n. Osburn, of Philadel-
phia, and e. d. r. Sutton, of this city.
The capital is s5OOO0O, and the pur-
pose of the company is to build cleo
trio lines to St. Adams and Montgom-
cry. with probably an extension from
the latter place to Kanawha Falls, that
State
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
BREAKER Was
WILLING TO COME BACK

When Sheriff Hart. of Sussex county,
yesterday prepared to take James Hop
kins TO Middletown from the Camden
city prison, Chief of Police Foster
would not permit the man to so until
the requisitiOn papers were shown.
Sheriff Hart had, no papers, and Chief
Foster communicated with Prosecutor
Lloyd. The latter said the man could
be turned loose and the sheriff would
have TO take chances.
This was done, but instead Of assert
ing his right as a free man, Hopkins
submissively accompanied Sheriff Hart
back to Delaware. Hopkins is wanted
for breaking jail.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
FORMALOPENING DAYFIXED
September 2 on Country CIub's
Grounds VIII be EoioyabIe

Edward Il, Candy, secretary of the
Wilmington Country Club. makes for
nal announcement that the club
grounds will be open for match golf
play on September 2.
1t is probable that a set program of
entertainment Will make the opening
day on the links a delightful one from
a social viewpoint.
The course will be open for regular
play on and after Saturday, August IT,
The grounds will be in charge of J. G.
Campbell an experienced golfer, who
VIII give instructions in the play either
morning or afternoon
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
CHARGED WITH THEFT
William Ryan, or This City, Accused
OF Stealing a Cushion

Mr.. Bahloski. a grocer 10 Philadelphia.
was in this city yesterday and complained
TO the police that William Ryan. of Thir-
teenth and Townsend streets. ear i'm
spector on the b. N O. railroad. had
stolen a carriage cushion from him.
Mr.. Ryan purchased a wagon from W
NJ. White, of Philadelphia, and had the
vehicle shipped here on one Of Bush's
packets. Bahloski found the cushion in
the wagon on Bush's wharf The police
put no credence in Bahloski's accusation.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
Wilmington Steamboat Company 10 En-
large Buildings on Wharf Here

1t is said that extensive improve
ments are TO be made to the waiting
room OF the Wilmington Steamboat
Company, at the foot OF Fourth street
Although no definite plans have been
formed It is said that the two buiid-
ings en- each side OF the entrance to
the wharf will be torn down and a
new brick building erected further
back in which win be located the Of
fees and waiting room.
This move will give greater river
frontage and more space TO passengers
who are awaiting the arrival of steam
boats.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
QUARTERLY MEETING OF FRIENDS
Delegation From This City Attended
Media Meeting Yesterday

Rachael A. Tatnall, Deborah d. Maris,
George \. Roods and Howell S. England,
representatives. attended the quarterly
meeting of the Orthodox Friends in
Media yesterday. Other Wilmington
Friends who attended We're John II.
Tatum, who was appointed clerk; Ashton
Tatum. George A. Kelley, Steven G..
Singerton. Jr.. Bertha Singerton, Sarah
s. England, Mary ID. Wood and Mamie
Il. Jones.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
WALLS DID NOT
PLAY POLICY
Convinced Court That He
Was Not Guilty
SHOEMlKER'S WORD DOUBTED
Three COIOred Girls Say That Robert
Reed Did Not Kidnap
Them

II took the Munci"al Court Gsau' one
hour and a half this morning to hear tes-
timony for and against James Walls
charged with lottery policy playing before
he finally was dismissed.
Hugh Ward, the principal witness for
the prosecution, testified that he was ac-
quainted with Walls and that he had coll
lected policy slips and had taken them to
the home OF Walls. where on all but two
or three occasions he gave them to Mrs
Writ or 10-yoar-old Johnnie Walls, son
of the accused. Witness could not re-
member the date when he gave Mr.
Walls the slips. but said It had been since
the May term of the Superior Court. In
cross-eXamination he said TO j. Frank
Ball. attorney for Mr.. Wuiis. that il
might have heen In June or il might have
been ia May The witness made $50 many
evasive answers that the court ordered
him 10 be more explicit. lie was kept on
the witness stand for long time.
George B. Jordan testified that small
packages had Deen left in his barber shop
by persons and Hugh Ward had called
for them. Mr.. Jordan never opened amy
of the packages; therefore could not say
what they contained. Hc neither knew
whether they were intended for or de-
livercd To Mr.. Walls. The witness did
not know whether Mr. Walls had been
engaged in policy writing since the May
term of court
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14

Mary Keogh, Is years old, Of No. sos
Church street, who has been in Philadel-
phia for some time under treatment by
specialist on heart disease, died on Mon
day. Her body win be inferred here on
Friday in the Cathedral cemetery after
mass is said in st. Mary's x. c. Church.
She was the daughter of John Keogh and
a niece Of Martin Keogh, garbage coli
lcetOr
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
smith Ia. vacated

After much prOtestatiOn, DICK
Smith. colored, who occupied the house
adjoining the old Commercial House,
on Water street. which has been pur-
chased by the Pennsylvania railroad,
moved his quarters this morning. Con-
tractor Fidance tore the roof OF of the
building yesterday and Smith was
forced to move.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
somethIng Worth KnnwInr

Jelly Glasses, 25c. doz.; Mason's Jars.
Coo. doz.; smalley's Lightning Jars,
S1.10 doz.; all kinds Of Fruit Jar Rub
bers, &C., 10c., 15c. dozen. Pure Spices,
whole and ground Mackerel bargain
Large. white, fat number ones, 10c.
each. Best grades of Flour, S4.s5 Dbl.
Wines and Liquors for family trade.
Lynch's stores, Madison and Fourth,
King and Eighth.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
PRISON-KEEPER DIES
UNEXPECTEDLY In JAIL

John Holmes, aged "A, for fifteen years
and assistant warden Of the Delaware
county prison. at Media, died suddenly
yesterday morning. He was serving tine
prisoners with breakfast when stricken,
and died in few minutes. Mr.. Holmes
was well known in this city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
win Hold Harvesr Home

Harvst Home exercises will be held
in the grove of Edward Cranston to-
morrow by the w. c. T. u. of stanton
and Marshalltown. and /. o. G. T., Of
Marshalltoh There will be addresses
and music during the day and dinner
and supper will be served on the
grounds. Several ministers will make
addresses.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
who Hold. Ticket No. 4t12

At the fair he'd recently by ST.
Peters Pro-Cathedral in Pyle's Cycle
Academy there was a drawing for a
trip to Niagara Falls. 1t was an
nounced this morning. that ticket No.
All had won the trip. The manage
ment is anxious to hear from the
holder of the ticket.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
win Not aesr snite Cases

or late Il has been the custom Of
persons who were sentenced in one
court to retaliate with
counter suit in another magistrates
court Magistrate Bradley is opposed
TO these spite cases and wiM not hear
them.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-08-14
wm prrdge MIsprll,on RIver

John w. Lawson, secretary of the
Atlas Dredging Company, viii leave
this city tomorrow night on the dredge
Vim for the mouth Of the Mispillion
river. where the work of dredging will
be commenced shortly.