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Evening journal., 1901-12-27
GARBAGE MEN
ARE NEGLIGENT
Many Complaints Made About
NOR.COIIeCtiOnS
SOME HOUSES NOT VISITED
Now That Winter Is On Contractors
Do Not Seem 10 Care About
Removals
SOME HOUSES NOT VISITED

From all parts of the city come com
plants that the garbage collectors are
inattentiye to their duty, and that gar
bage has been allowed TO stand for
weeks at a time without any effort be-
ing made to remove it.
Especially is this true of the western
section of the city. Every day numer-
Gus complaints are made that garbage
men have not been about for weeks.
1t is claimed by the contractors that
in many instances their men are un-
able to get into the yards of houses
where garbage has not been removed
becaust of the gates being locked. They
also say that in many cases the cans
are so frozen that it is impossible to
remove the slop. It further is said by
the contractors that many Of those who
complain do not report the negligence
of collectors to the proper place.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
PRESBYTERIANS INTERESTED
In COMMITTEE'S REPORT

Presbyterians of this city, both
olergymen and laity, are interested in
THE statement OF the Presbyterian
Greed Revision Committee, which has
just been issued through its secretary,
the Rev DR.. William Henry Roberts
It is generally understood by the
Presbyterian ministers OF this city
that the plan Of the committee is to
report the declaratory statement to
the next General Assembly and side
track the revision movement until the
Assembly of 1903.
The statement just issued by Dr..
Roberts is as follows:
For the information Of the Church
I am authorized TO say that the Com
mittee on Credal Revision met at
Washington, D. c., on December 4,
and remained in session until Decem-
Der IA. The work accomplished at the
meeting consists OF a brief statement
of the reformed faith in untechnica1
terms, and also a declaratorY state
ment. The statement Of Tine reformed
faith Is contained in sixteen articles,
and tine declaratory statement covers
chapter iii, chapter x, section g; chapter
XIV, section 6, Of the Confession of
Faith, as specified in the Assembly s
instructions to the committee, and
also additional statements as to the
Gospel and the Holy Spirit
"The work thus far done is alto
gether tentative, is not for publication
and is to be considered at another
meeting OF the committee. to be held
tn Philadelphia on February 5. 1902.
The committee also appointed a sub
committee Of five, consisting of F. W.
c. Humphrey. Drs McTIibbin, Fisher
NiccOlls and Moffatt, to prepare q ten
tative revision of tine Confession OF
Faith on the several points contained
in the instructions of the committee
above named, the same to be consid-
cred at the February meeting, along
with the declaratory statement"
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
DEMOCRATS
WILL RETIRE
Board Of Poor Trustees Will
be Republican
TO DISCUSS THE PVSTHOUSE
Building Probably Will be Accepted at
the Session This Afternoon.
Reports Heard

Trustees OF the Poor of New Castle
county are in regular session at Farm
hurst today.
Reports submitted show the De-
cember population of the institution
20 be 1872 white and 80 colored. Deaths
during the month number 6.
The payroll Of S4iz17, was allowed.
The pesthouse subject will come up
for discussion this afternoon, when the
work will be reported as finished. II
is probable that the building will be
accepted.
A number of other interesting sub
iects Will come up before the board
for discussion.
AZ the next meeting Of the board,
hve Democratic members will retire
and be succeeded by Republicans, to
be appointed by the Levy Court.
These appointments will give the
Republicans q majority membership
which will carry with Il the appoint
ment OF the superintendent to succeed
David Mccoy. the present incumbent.
The only holding-over Democrats will
be Messrs. Fahey and Murphy, Of
Wilmington hundred. and Mr.. Walker,
of White Clay Creek hundred.
The Democrats who will retire are:
Dr. Belville. president. Red Lion hun
dred John w. lawson, secretary.
Wilmington hundred;J. b. Toman. New
Castle hundred; John Townsend. APP
poQuinimink hundred;. Richard Cam.
Pencader hundred. George w. Rob
erts. who at present represents Bran
DIVINE hundred, will resign, having
moved from the district.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
BOLOMEN DRIVEN BACK.

Washington. Dec 27.-General Chat
fee cabled the War Department yester-
day afternoon reporting a desperate
battle between Company f. Twenty
first Infantry, and bolomen in a gorge
in Batangas Province, in which twenty
two of the enemy were killed. The en-
counter took place six miles south OF
San Jose on December %, and for sew
eral hours the American soldiers and
natives fought in a hand-to-hand
struggle. Privates Patrick A. Connolly
and Carney were badly wounded. Con-
nelly received an ugly bolo cut in the
cheek and Carney had six bOlO cuts on
the neck and shoulders.
The War Department is advised by
cable of the surrender of Samson, lead
er of insurgents at MutasarOn. with all
officers and men. twenty-eight cannon
and forty-five rifles.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
SAYS CITY TAX BOOKS
ARR KEPT PROPERLY

In reply to a recent publication. Tax
Collector Eugene NJ Sayers this morn
ing denied that the system of book
keeping in his department was ont OF
date and inferior TO the stub sys-
tenn now i'm use by the Water Depart
ment
THE Water Department often comes
here to trace up properties said Mr..
Sayers. 'and you can ask the real es-
tate dealers il they have any trouble
in tracing up properties by our books.
Our system is as quick as any other,
IL not quicker, and do not know when
the change will be made"
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
PREPARING FIRKMAK'S FUNERAL
"Untle jeff to bs Buried on Ntxl
Sunday

Chief Welsh, his assistants and the
members Of the various other fire com
panies have been invited by the Fame
Fire Company to attend the funeral of
Jefferson Butler, who died in the Della
ware Hospital on Christmas afternoon.
The funeral will be held from the under
taking parlors of ID. II. Kilroy. Inter
ment will be made in the Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery. Mr.. Butler weigh
ed 45O pounds and was said to be the
heaviest man in Delaware. He had been
n member of the Fame Fire Company
since 1865 and was one of the most popu
lar men in the company. He was known
as "Uncle jeff
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Candidates Are Numerous

Numerous candidates are mentioned
for the position of United States mar.
sha., now held by John Cannon Short
whose term viii expire next month
Among them are Richard'G. Bucking.
ham, a former member of the Levy
COurk David w. Elzinton. OF New Cas-
tie. and James H. Clark. of Delaware
City, who is now the deputy for Mar
shal Short.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
PRESVNTRD WITH POCKEIBOOKS
But Little Business Transacted by CITY
Council

City Council met in regular ses-
sion last night, but only routine busi.
ness was transacted.
In behalf of Council, President Blaine
presented to Clerk w. l.. Hamann and
Bailiff Edward McNabb pocketbooks
each containing a $40 bill
Councilman Kane offered a resolu-
tlon, which was adopted, allowing the
tax collectors to appoint an additional
clerk.
City Treasurer Feaster reported the
balance in bank to be S5952474; in
each of the four depository banks. SS,-
600; received of Thomas s. Lewis, ST.
0O1, Eugene NJ. Sayers, $500; John
Boughman, Ss4425.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
CHANGES MADE IN PosToFFlcs
Money Order Department Will Remain
Open Until Ten at Night

William II. Head, postmaster, and II.
IL. Billany. assistant postmaster. have
arranged new schedule i'm postal mat
ters, which took place at 10 o'clock this
morning.
Under the new system. the issue OF
money orders will be made from o'clock
in the afternoon until 10 o'clock at night
AT general delivery window. On January
6. there will be a change in the manner
of receiving and dispatching registered
mail from the office.
The quarterly report of the postmaster
is now being prepared. II shows an in
crease over the same period Of last year
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
W,ll Meet Next Month

On January the Board Of Assess
ments and Appeals will begin its ses-
sions. at which time the figures of the
regularly elected assessors and those
appointed specially will be compared.
1T is thought that there will be consid-
cradle protest made against the raise
in the assessment made by the special
assessors.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
sd. Michaers pay Nursery

St Michael's Day Nursery and Hos
pital for Babies. No. 207 Washington
street is ready to receive applications
for admissions. The hospital wall re-
ceive children under the age of years
either sick or we'll for permanent care
Working mothers may leave theiI
babies there and have them cared fol
during the day for a small charge.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
MASONIC YEAR CHANGES
ON FIRST OF JANUARY

On Wednesday. the year 1902 in Ma
sonry, will begin. There seems to be
some misunderstanding as to the end
ing of the Masonic year, and many
persons are Of the opinion that the
year ended on st. Johns Day, June "a.
This practically is the end of the busi-
ness year Of the blue lodge, as their
business must be in by that date, and
on the same date there usually is a big
celebration in honor of the patron
saint.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Lave Planned BIZ Meeting

There will be a big Gospel meeting
in the Opera House ON Sunday after
noon. under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association. The
meeting will begin at 345 o'clock and
Major George A. Hilton. of New York
city. will make the address Singers
from all of the churches are invited to
take part in the singing.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
viii Vote on Library Question

Dover. Dec. pa free library will
be the issue at a special election to be
held here on January IA. the day after
the regular municipal election. The
State. by recent legislation, has offered
to assume half the expense of public
libraries. the municipality to pay the
ether half
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Foresters Elect Officers

1T a meeting Of Court Brandywine. No.
l. Foresters Of America. held last even
ing the election Of officers resulted as
follows: Chief ranger, John J. Finan:
suo-chief ranger. Hugh Il. Sweeney
treasurer, Frederick Leider: financial
secretary, Robert Il. Bonner: recording
secretary, Thomas J. Butler: senior
woodman. Howard Hayes: Junior wood
man. Michael Greaney; senior beadle.
William Cannon; junior beadle, Edward
Cavanaugh; trustees. Il. Monaghan, NJ.
+ ennesey and J. Barnett physician and
druggist Or. H. 6. Buckmaster: ID. @.
G.. r.. Frederick Klund.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Held chris1mas Festival

The Sunday School of Harrison
Street M E. Church held its Christmas
entertainment last night, and there
was large attendance The church
was decorated with Christmas holly
and other greens. An interesting pro-
gram of music and recitation was given
and gifts were distributed.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Steel Works are Busy

Business continues brisk at The Dia-
mond State Steel Company's works,
and extra men are being hired. Int
buildings have been improved in vari-
Gus ways. and greater Improvements
wil be made in early Spring. The
company is filling big orders at present.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
RRYNARD RAN FOR LIFE
Fifteen Mile Fox Chase From Practical
Farmer

William Falahee. of the Practical
Farmer Hotel. gave one OF the best
fox hunts ever given in this section on
Christmas Day rheye We're about
twenty persons who took part in the
chase. and about 200 saw the start.
Reynard was given ten minutes start
of the hounds. and the chase was for
fifteen miles The fox was killed near
the Brandywine creek.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
NIGHT SCHOOL

The Night School of Goldey College
reopens January ?. Those enrolling
now get one month free Call tonight,
to 8. Institute Building, Market street
corner Eighth.
Bookkeeping, Arithmetic. Penman-
ship. Shorthand. and all commercial
branches. thoroughly taught by the
Goldey College faculty. Instruction
individual.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Putting Up New cornice

Workmen are engaged in putting up
the new cornice upon the City Hall. The
cornice is composed Of galvanized iron
and was furnished from the works of
Charles f. Blaine, president of CITY
Council.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
WORK ON WHARF BEGINS
Structure Will be One Hundred and
Sixty Feet IN length

Frank Wells. the contractor, has be-
gun the work of erecting a wharf at
the yards of the Pullman Palace Car
Company, and a pile driver Is at work
driving piling. The structure will be
about $50 feet in length, and will be a
material improvement to the COM
pany. inasmuch as the tracks used for
hauling cars to and from the shops
viii be extended to the wharf. This is
the principal reason for its construc-
ton.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Ereirht cnr Lnmns rrncL

A Philadelphia and Reading freight
car jumped the track at the b. & o.
depot this morning and blocked Colon
ial express No. ~ for about five min
utes. The car was replaced finally
with the aid Of jacks.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Completing Many Trolley Cars

In the car department of the loca'
branch OF the American Car and Foun-
dry Company big forces are at work
on trolley cars for Southern railway
companies, and a consignment is be-
ing completed for the Richmond and
Petersburg Company.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Shorter Hours for Railroad Men

On January ] the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad will shorten the hours Of
freight trainmen. Instead of a twelve
hour work day there will be a ten hour
system. After ten hours the overtime
rate will be paid. This change will re-
suit in the disbursement of between
$50, 900 and 100000 additional a year in
wages paid to trainmen.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
RepubIleans Were vIotorlous

Upon the alleys of the Young Mems
Republican Club last evening the sec
ond team of that organization defeat
ed the second team of the Wilmington
Bicycle Club by score of 2.153 to L.
$50. The feature Of the contest was
the bowling of Representative l.
Heisler Ball. who had 4S2 pins to his
credit
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Laura g. in for Renairs

The tughoat Laura B. yesterday af-
ternoon was sent to the yards OF the
Pusey and Jones Company for repairs.
She will be placed on the marine rail-
way TO be painted and overhauled in
general.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
MUST PAY CITY TAXES

Tax Collectors VIII Turn. Over All
Bills to Mr.. Reinhardt -
City tax collectors are preparing 10
Invoke the aid OF the law Ia collecting
delinquent taxes. All persons who do
not pay their city taxes before January
will have TO settle with the City
Solicitor, as AL unpaid tax bills will
be turned over to that official after
the first of the year.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
sOneratlons WiII Resume

Contractors in charge of operations
at Edge Moor are hoping that the thaw
will continue. as the weather Of the
past few weeks has made it impossible
to use the steam shovel Other work
also has been interfered with.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Old Sea Cantain Retires

Captain Sullman w. Snow. in the
employ of the Boston and Philadelphia
Steamship Company, yesterday an
nounced his retirement from the sea.
Captain Snow has been in the ocean
service for ffty-seven years.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
AGED WOMAN IS BURIED
Mrs. Catherine Kane Almost a Hun
dred Years Old

Mrs Catherine Kane, who died on
December "a had almost reached the
century mark. She was 92 years old,
and was the widow Of Thomas Kane.
The funeral was held today from her
late home in Christiana hundred.
High mass was said in St. Joseph S
Church, and interment was made in st.
Joseph's Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
charged With Non-support

James II. Benson. of Fourth and
Lombard streets. was arrested this
morning by Constable Thomas Buck
ley. on a charge of non-supporting his
wife. Laura. Before Magistrate Hollis
he was held in $500 bail for the Grand
Jury.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Trolley Employees Are. Thankful

Conductors and motormen on the
local trolley lines continue to receive
holiday gifts of money. The employees
desire to thank their friends for their
many favors.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Repalrinr Railroad Tracks

A force Of workmen is making re-
pairs to the railroad tracks leading TO
the freight depot at Fourth and Pine
streets. New ties and sections of rails
are being placed in position
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
GROCERY NEWS AT LYNcH's.

Stores open every evening until
Christmas. Plum Pudding. 1Oc. can;
12iAc., 15c. and 1Sc. h.; Paper
Shell Almonds. Mixed Nuts and Confec-
tionery; Wines, 81 gallon until Satur-
day night. Stores, Madison and
Fourth streets, King and Eighth
streets.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
To Continue Reform Movement

It is announced that on January G
there viii be a general meeting Of the
Citizens Association in this city, for
the purpose of continuing the reform
movement.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Rrandywine Is rurnulent

The Brandywine is in a turbulent
state today as a result OF recent rains.
and floating ice is being carried out to
the river at a rapid rate
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Mr.. Kane Won rnrkeu

In a rattle for a turkey at Kane's
Hotel the other night. the bird was
won by Proprietor Kane.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
HAYMAN Made
A TROUGH HOUSE"
Upset a Christmas Tree aud
Smashed Glass Out of
Windows

In City Court today several cases
were heard. the most interesting of
which was that of William Hayman,.
who was charged with disOrderly con-
duct.
Hayman lives at No. 2125 Market
street. and it was alleged that he acted
in a disorderly manner in his home
last night by upsetting the Christmas
tree and breaking out several win
dows. His actions drew a crowd upon
the street numbering over a hundred
John Geisendorfer. who lives next
door. testified that he saw Hayman
break out several panes Of glass with
a chair or a stool and also saw the
crowd upon the street.
Mrs. Parker. the mother of the
young woman who lives in the same
house with Hayman, and who also
boards there. said that the prisoner
acted in such a rough manner that it
was necessary for her to go out and
summon the police, as she was afraid
he would burn the house down.
Hayman was represented by John
Lynn, who argued that the case could
not be one OF disorderly conduct, mas
much as the alleged offense took place
in his clients own house, which was
not a public place Upon this charge
1.-THE defendant was dismissed, but AS
sistant City Solicitor Phillip L. Gar
rett at once broughta charge Of breach
of the peace, upon which Hayman was
fined IS and costs.
Marcellus Price, charged with wife
beating, was held in $500 bail for up
per court. Upon a similar charge Pat
rick Burke was placed under the same
bond
OTHER CASES HEARD
The case of William Patton and Eu
gene Wells. charged with disorderll
conduct. was continued until tomor'
row night The case of Sharpley Bull
lock. charged with assault and bat
terry upon Samuel L. Bush, was con
tinued until Tuesday at the request o
the defendant.
Neil Kelley. charged with disorder
! " conduct. was fined S1Osand costs
William Parrady. charged with as
; saulting Samuel L. Bush, was given
; similar fine. Maggie Coleman wa
charged with assault and battery. Tn
case went over until tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

INSURE YOUR LIFE WITH
Allaband's Anodyne Expectorant.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Urbana, H., Dec. 27.-John b. Weeks
of Champaign, a personal friend OF Ad
miral Sampson, has received letter from
Mrs. Sampson in which she says thai
the mental condition of the admiral ],
practically hopeless. The letter wa.
written in reply to a note expressing sym.
pathy with Admiral Sampson in the per
sonal annoyance he has suffered in ia,
controversy over Admiral Schlcy. IN,
letter says
Washington, u. c.. Dec. %, 1901
MY Dear Mr. Weeks: admiral Samp-
son is too in TO really understand your
most kind letter just received. but If he
were well ne would wish 10 thank you for
it, ne cares so much for all old times
and for anything that concerns Palmyra
The wording Of your letter shows thai
living in the West has not blinded youl
eyes to the truth concerning recent
events ] have enjoyed your expression
OF the true facts as you understand them
My dear husband is quite worn ont Will
long life, consecrated To duty. Physic
ally he is comfortable and happy, but the
brain is tired beyond ever being rested.
sincerely.
"EliZuhpfh Rurliuu Snmnann 80
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
Elizabeth Burling Sampson"

Philadelphia. Dec. 27.-W William J. Sew
ell, United States Senator from New Jer-
sey, president of the West Jersey rail-
road, and a distinguished soldier and gen
eral officer of the Civil War. died at $3.50
o'clock this morning at his residence in
Camden. The end was expected and
came peacefully. AZ the deathbed the
family of the Senator were gathered. and
they remained with him 10 the last.
Washington, Dec. 27-The President
Cabinets being just now the most fertl,
field for speculation, rumors Of the re-
tirement of Secretary Of Agriculture vii
son have heen gaining ground rapidly.
Mr.. Wilson himself would seem to b,
an authority on the subject. however. and
he said with assurance last night. in re
sponse TO an inquiry whether he intends
to leave President Roosevelt's 0ficia
family.
"No; / have no such intention. Yoi
can make that as emphatic as yol
please"
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Advertise in the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

See cartmell, Sixth and Madison.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

Washington, Dec. 27.-Frederick Mar
shall of Strasburg, Va, died last night
at Garfield Hospital from pistol wound
received yesterday at the hands of Miss
/ Lizzie Taylor. Of Strasburg Marshall
was a brakeman on the Southern rail-
road and while on his way To Washington
for treatment he told his father that
some days ago Miss Taylor had a dispute
with the engineer OF his train. with
whom she was on friendly terms. Yes
terday the three attended "a meeting near
Strashurg, where the quarrel between
Miss Taylor and the engineer. whose
name is not known here, was renewed.
The woman finally drew pistol and
shot at the engineer but struck Marshall
in the abdomen.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27
DISASTER FOR
The BRITISH
Ii Is Feared That Casualties
We're Heavy
.MANI TO GO ON RETIRED LIST
Philadelphia BOOkkecper Disappears,
Died From Bullet Wound In
tended for Another

London. Dec. 25-rhe following dis
patch has been received from Lord
Kitchener, dated Johannesburg:
General Rumble reports that ON the
night Of December "a Colonel Firmans
camp at Zeefontein, consisting OF three
companies of Ycomanry and two guns,
was successfully rushed 10y a strong com-
mando under General DE Wet. Ii is
feared the casualties were heavy. Two
regiments OF Light Horse are pursuing
the Beers.
(Zcefontein, where the British disaster
occurred is only l20 miles southeast of
Pretoria. IL is near the main road lead
ing from lfrmelo, where. month ago,
the British were defeated with great loss.
Since that time Lord Kitchener has sent
heavy remforcements to this locality with
hope OF driving the Boers from the
heavily wooded foothills. but, according
20 the above Dispatch the efforts have
been useless IL Is known that General
De Vets commando is well armed and
NJ the Ermelo fight numbered about COG
seasoned men. At that battle he com
mandod In person. Notwithstanding th,
fact that two days previously Kitchener
had telegraphed the War Ofice that ID,
Wet was some 600 miles north of Pretoria
ana his capture was a matter of only d
few aours. Pursuit 10y horse among tn,
foothills is almost impossible, and th
numerous caves and ravines in thi
region form handy hiding places for th
hurghers General Sir H. NJ Leslie
Rumble. who reports the reverse, is il
command of they district contiguous e
Ermelo. lie is an old Indian campaignei
and until few months ago was the dep
uty Acknowledgement of the Englis
army The pressing need for officers
however, compelled him to take the field.
Evening journal., 1901-12-27

THE EVENING JOURNAL
Is First ina Local News. a conn
parisOn with ether wilmington
newspapers proves this.
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