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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-21
Miller and Hardy DISCHARGED.

Anoka. Mimi, March 20.-Elmer
Miller and James Hardy were in court
during the day to answer to the Sec
ond indictment charging them with
the murder Of William j. Wise. Coun.
ty Attorney Pratt nolled the case
and on motion of g. H. Wyman. the
defendants attorney, the indictment
was dismissed and the boys dis
charged.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-21
MuTINY AMONG THE PRISONERS
OF THE KANSAS STATE
PENITENTlARY.
GUARDS HELD AS HOSTAGES
Rebellious Prisoners Are at Work In
the State Galleries and Are Living
on Mule Meat Pending a Final An.
swer to Their Demands-Threaten
to Kill the Fifteen Guards in Their
Hands Unless the Warden Complies.

Leavenworth, Kan, March 20.-In
the Kansas state penitentiary coal
mine at Lansing 284 prisoners who
went down into the mine on Monday
morning have mutinied and are hold
ing Is guards as hostages. They reA
surface until Warden Tomlinson prom
Uses to give them better, food. They
threaten to kill the guards if their de-
mands are not complied with. The
mines are worked by the worst class
Of convicts and among those who have
mutinied are 20 life prisoners. War
den Tomlinson has refused to grant
the demands.
Many complaints have been made
by the prisoners because of the grade
Of food furnished them and to this
dissatisfaction has been added ale
cations of mistreatment. No outbreak
was attempted, however, until those
who entered the mine in the morning
refused to return unless their de-
mands were granted. They killed the
mules used in the mine and are 1iv-
ing on this meat f..
Serious trouble us apprehended if it
becomes necessary to send deputies
into the colliery.
All the penitentiary shops have been
closed and the convicts are locked in
their cells in order to have all guards
in readiness to handle the convicts
should they attempt to rush from the
mine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-21
Burglars Secure $500.

n Worthington, Mimi. March 20.-The
store Of H. e. Terrence. q Bro. OF
this place was entered during the
night and $500 stolen from the safe.
about $3.50 Of It In cash and $3.50 In
personal checks. The side door Of the
store wasefound open IN the morning.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-21
Of Much Benefit to Farmers.

" "UCIT 5cHSW 90 TdTmeTSsE
st. Paul, March 20.-Over Northern
Kansas, Nebraska. South Dakota,
Iowa and parts Of Minnesota, heavy
snow storm, accompanied by strong
wind, prevailed during the day. Elk
cept for the bad effect on telegraph
wires the storm is considered of much
value, especially to agricultural inter-
ests. Owing to the high temperature,
the snow melted rapidly.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-21
President reaches washInot,otn.

Washington, March 20. President
Mckinley and party returnsdsto Wash.
ington ut 1:35 p. N. from indianapolis
and Canton. The train was 20, min
utes late. The president and Mrs.
Mckinley appeared . tribe fatigued.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-21
M. PIchon 70 Leave Pekino.

Paris, March 20.-A dispatch to the
Hsyas Agency from Peking says that
NJ. Pfchon, French minister to China,
will leave Peking the beginning Of
April. N. Pichon WIN be succeeded
IN China by M. Beaux who will start
Tor Picking April Z.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-21
MESSAGE FROM RockHILL.
Makes No Referepce to Difficulties at
Tien TSin.

Tien TSin.
Washington, March 1S.-A cable
gram was received at the state de-
partment during the day from Mr..
Rockhill, our special commissioner at
Picking, asking for instructions upon
some of the points which have been
made during the negotiations rela-
tive to the subjects of indemnity and
punishments The commissioner,
however, made no reference to what
is described as the critical state of af-
fairs at Tien Tsin, resulting from the
clash of interests between the British
and Russians in that quarter.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
MIR. SMITH IS
IN HOT WATER
Democrats DcnOunce Ills AD-
pOintment to Berth in
Street Department

Action OF the Street aud Sewer De-
partmcnt In appointing Harry II. Smith
to an Office in that department. brought
about the adoption of the following rcso-
lution by the Democratic League at a
meeting held last evening:
'lhe Democratic League. in meeting
assembled. wishes 20 record IFS unquali-
fed displcasurc at the action OF the
Street and Sewer Department during the
last week IN appointing ns one of the
street supervisors man already holding
public 0iiice, and who has for sixteen
years constantly been In one position or
the other, while men equally ms worthy
IL not more SO, are unable 20 secure even
the semhlancc Of party recognition.
This condition Of affairs has gone so
far that IL is actually a disgrace to citi-
zcns OF y municipality which has been al
ways more or less under Democratic con-
troll. II seems TO be the tendency Of So
called leaders 60 keep certain element
in Office forever. and even q Democratic
City Council with large party majority,
dcadloclcd when public interest most de-
manded a change IN the personnel OF Is
appointecs.
"Ihc Democratic League Of Deldwar,
] has determined, as hest II might, TO us,
every endcav0r 10 Illustrate the attempts
of any man or set of men who have been
holding public positions TO retain them
because IN our opinion, the same old faces
year in and out, hanging about the DIFF
| fCrent public buildings Is incompatible
with ihc interest Of either the whole pco
pie or the Democratic party; therefor
we warn all asplranls who seek our sui
4 frnro that they first urovO their fdrlitl
to the teachings and inspirations O
Ihumhs Jefferson; not merely by callin
themselves .len0rsOnan Democrats, bu
more especially by upholding that gren
principle that has been the foundatio
stone of the Democratic party Equa
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
HARRY G. SOUTH
WAVES HRARING
Over Forty Witnesses Sum.
lnOned in The Gambling
Case

Through his attorney, Walter H..
Hayes, Harry G. South, charged with
maintaining gambling devices in the
Mercantile Club, No. III Market street,
waived a hearing in City Court this
morning. and was held in 81 1000 Dail
for upper court by Judge Churchman.
The court room was crowded, over
forty witnesses having been summon
ed on the case. At the close of court
each witness was called into the Office
|of Chief of Police Massey and required
to take oath that he would appear be
fore the grand jury at the May term OF
court Frederick Ford vino was held
as a witness, was required 10 give O
5000 bond for his appearance.
At the termination OF the gambling
case. South was arraigned on a charge
Of selling liquor without a license. tn,
latter case will come up tomorrow
morning.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
WOMEN RALLY
FOR TEMPERANCE
Enthusiastic Meetiag Of W.
C. 7. U. Held in Della
ware City

There was a good attendance at the
annual meeting of the New Castle w.
c. T. u. in Delaware City yesterday
About sixty-hve persons attended
from Wilmington and its vicinity. Mrs
Julia Schunder. of Delaware City.
made the address of welcome.
The reports Of all the secretaries
were read and accepted and ,he treas-
urers report was found correct, show
ing a balance on hand of SSS.3y.
Pleas were made by the several SUI
perintendents as follows: Literature,
Mrs. Neal Comfy; Sabbath Observance,
Mrs. AlOysius Green; juvenile work,
Mrs. Anna NJ. Brown; narcotics; fran
chise. Mrs. NJ. S. Cranston. After
prayer by Mrs. M. A. Teggart, Of Will
mington the convention adjourned for
luncheon, which was served by the
women of the local union in the Sun
day school room to the delegates and
all visitors.
During the afternoon session the fol-
lowing officers were elected. County
president, Mrs. S. B. Donneli, Newark
vice-president, Mrs. NJ. S. Cranston
Newport; secretary. Mrs. Marguerite
Green.
Mrs. Emma e. Caulk made an ap-
peal for "Y' work. Mrs. ]. r. Mill
gan. Of St. Georges, in her usual brigh
and enthusiastic manner. ably repre-.
sented scientific temperance instruction
in the schools.
Mrs. f. c. Mccall. Of Wilmington
represented the Sunday school work
and Mrs. Ella A. Boole. of New York
+ answered questions sint in by those il
the audience.
Mrs. Eva Benson and Miss Helen C
/ Nostrand, OF Wilmington, led the even
ing service and Miss May read tn
Scriptures. The address of the evenini
was an interesting discourse by Mrs
Fila A. .Boole.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
WILL WAGE Big
BATTLE FOR MAYOR
Friends Of Democratic Nomi.
nceS Lining Up in Great
Shape

Il now seems almost certain that the
Democratic nominee for mayor will be
J. Harvey-but whether It will be ].
Harvey Whiteman or j. Harvey Spru-
ance. is a question. The friends OF
both men are lining mp in great shape,
and the battle at the primaries in May
VIII be an exciting and decisive one.
Mr.. Whitoman is supported by Pat
lick Neary. Peter j. Ford, Frank A.
McCloskey and many ether leading
lights in the Democratic circle. Ii.
Spruance has the endorsement OF John
T. Dickey. Mayor Fahey and a larse
number OF the workers in the various
wards. Both men are sanguine of sue
cess, and neither attempts to discredit
the strength OF the other.
The names OF several compromise
men have been suggested. but their
booms have mado no headway, and the
prize seems destined to go 10 one OF
the other Of the two men Who are the
chief contestants at this time.
Apart from tho relative strength oil
Mr.. Whiteman and DR.. Spruance, Il
also will be a test of the relativ,
strength of the Ford-Neary ant
Dickey-Fahey forces.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
CHILDREN'N DAY"
IN CITY COURT
Fourteen Youngsters Faced
Judge ChuTcbman This
Morning

Judge Churchman had a childTen's
day in City Court this morning, no less
than founbeen young people appearing
before him on various charges.
Clarence Huss, Edward Huss, VIII
liam o. Stevenson, colored, and George
Ryan. all small boys, were charged
with breaking into the paint store of
Keenan, & Bro, No l03 West Tenth
street Wednesday night, and stealing
SOS worth CT paints, brushes, oils, var
nish and painters implements. The
boys, whose ages range from TO IL
Years. pleaded not guilty, but upon be-
ling questioned by the court, Ryan ad-
lmitted the robbery, and implicated the
Others. They all were given in charge
OF Agent Stout fer investigation ci
their character.
Samuel Wardell, Harry Truman
Joseph McHugh, Randolph Vance
Ernest Truman, small boys, were
charged with discTderly conduct a
Fifth and Pine streets last night by
Officers Hancock and Cornish. Vance
was given in custody OF Agent Franl
Stout. of the Society for the Proven
ltion of Cruelty to Children. The Othei
-four boys were given aucther chance
Silas Cooper. ester Cloud, Hcrbar
Holiday and Charles Downey, youths
cbarred with corner lounging at Ihir'
and Market streets, were each fne'
81 and costs.
Willard Rakes. colored. charged will
ltrespass, was dismissed
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
READING NOW OWNS PIERS
River Front Property Passed Into
Control Of Company Yesterday

BY the purchase of The river front
pier of the Wilmington and Northern
Railroad Company Yesterday, the Read
ing Railroad. Company Is now in con
trol Of all the Wilmington property oi
the old organization. This property
was not included in the original deal
between the companies, the Reading
management believing that the piers
We're not as well situated as they
might be. The new owners concluded
to take the property however, and will
improve it to suit their convenience.
Representatives of the Reading Com
pany here decline to give the amount
of the purchase price. IL is likely
that the pier Will be used by the COM
pany as coal-shipping point
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
LEND THESE GIRLS A HAND
Orittenton Home, Refuge OF Many
Observes Anniversary To-day

Anniversary exercises Of the Flor
ence Crittenton Home. No. 9l7 West
Ninth street. are being held to-day
Several clergymen will be present to
talk this evening when there also Will
be music and recitatiOns by members
of st. Paul's Circle.
The work of the Florence Crittenton
Hcme is the rescue of unfortunate
girls. and was begun in 1883 by a
wealthy New Yorker named CrittentOn
whose only child, Florence, aged 4, was
taken from him by death. There are
fifty-four of these homes located in the
larger cities of the country. Matrons
are always On the lookout for young
and friendiess girls, for the work con-
sists also in prevention OF evil as well
as It's cure. Employment is found for
them. and eventually they learn To
work out their own destiny.
Although the generosity Of Mr.. Crit
tentcn has established these homes,
they are dependent to some extent on
voluntary contributions. It Is a source
Of sadness to those in charge of the
local home, to be obliged TO turn away
any applicant, though this is sometimes
necessary on account Of lack of room.
While gifts of money are needed,
clothing and other necessaries for the
| girls are always welcomed.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
VALLEY FORGE FIELD DAY
Local Company to Meet Tonight to Ar
range for Celebration

With the purpose Of keeping alive
public interest in the project for pre-
serving the historic camping ground
OF Washington and his army during the
Winter of 1777-7S. the Valley Forge
National Park Association has ar
ranged to hold a field day on the anni-
vcrsary Of the evacuation OF the
ground. June rs. The local committed
G. A. r.. will meet here tonight to ar
range to take part in the exercises
which will be attended by Governor
HUM and the governors Of all the thir-
teen original States.
In order 10 raise funds TO carry out
the plan for a field day. n circular has
been distributed here. II is stated that
at least $1,000 will be needed to carry
out the plans.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
LATE NENS NOTES.

Members Of the Junior Auxiliary Cf
Trinity Church gave a delightful en-
toriainment in The parish house last
night.
Pupils Ct the Wilmington School
OF Elocution and Music viii give a re-
oital in West Presbyterian Sunday
school this evening.
Harry A. Miller OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company has re-
ceived a copy of the Daily Alaskan
from Skaguay. Alaska, and prizes the
newspaper highly.
Miss Kate Anderson, instructor al
the East Brandywine Kindergarten
and the Kindergarten Helpers Club
gave an interesting entertainment in
Claymont street, near Fourteenth, last
night.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Sent % IeArnhnrnr

Together with Winnie Tolliver and her
son George, both colorcd, who are suffer
ing with smallpox, five other inmates all
colored. OF the house No. 1li3 Pasture
street, were sent 10 the pesthouse in
Farnhurst yesterday afternoon. George
Tolliver. an occupant OF the house was
arrested in Pennsylvania avenue yester-
day by Health Onicer Harry Graham as
he was about TO accompany the body OF
William H. Hill, colored, who was killed
ON the Baltimore and Ohio railroad at
Aberdeen. Md, which was taken TO Les
ter Manor, Va. for interment.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
wILLlIAyETO DREDGEROCK
south Wilmington wiil be Supplied
Win Water by Twelve inch Main

WoflSmen OF the United States gov
ornment are rapidly pushing the work
OF eXcavating the Christiana river to
a depth of twonty-Cne feet.
To-day Captain Williams, of Chcs-
ter Pa. arrived in Wilmington and
began the work OF removing 1876 feet OF
the Water Departments twenty-inch
main across the river at Third street.
A portion OF the main lies directly
upon an immense rock. which Il is
necessary TO blast in order to deepen
the channel
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
INVESTIGATION NOW SUSPENDED
Nc. Richards Says OuesLiHe Of E1amina
tiOn Has Basn Finished

Attorney-Genera1 Ward and his dep
uty Robert II. Richards. were not en-.
gagged to-day in examining books Of
county officials. nor will they be fol
several days Mr. Richards said they
had finished the line OF investigation
they began on Tuesday, but he was
reticent as 10 the result
The fact that Mr.. Ward will be en-
gagged before the Kent county court
next week is an indication that the in.
vestigation viii not be resumed at an
early date, at least.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
SUSSEX JAIL BREAKER
CAPTURED In MARYLAND

Sheriff Peter ]. Hart and his posse
are still pursuing the nine prisoners
who broke jail in Georgetown on Mon
day morning and nearly emptied Sus-
sex prison. Yesterday Deputy Sheriff
J. A Marsh was sent for to go to
Bishopville Nd. where George Willis
one OF the two white men accused OF
attempting 70 burglarize the George
town railroad station. had been can
tured by a cOnstable's clever ruse. viii
lis was taken back and placed in soli-
tary confinement after the BishOpYille
officer had been rewarded.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
POLE WnIRLED AROUND
Was Imprisoned in Hair Washer When
Machine Vas Started

Frank TembOsl1i a Pole. almuqt met
"a horrible death In Bickta's hair works
this morning by the carelessness OF a
fellow-counuyman by the name Of
Prank Weboski Temb0ski was inside
a hair-washer, when the engine was
started. Weboski threw the clutch
in connecting the machine In which
TemboslSi was working IL was a care
less urick. and the forks in the washer
completely disrobed TembosH and
bruised him in many places His cries
attracted attention, and the machine
was stopped before the prisoner was
killed
He was taken to his homo in the
Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
CONCERT WAS DELlGHTlUL
Splendid Program Given by the Della
ware Saengerbund Inst NIeht

One of the most delightful concerts
ever held in Wilmington was that Of
the Delaware Saengerbund in the Opera
House last nisht. The chorus work
was very effective under the direction
of c. A. Hartman, and an excellent
program was given.
Tie sCloists were Madam Joanna
Barrilli. soprano, OF Philadelphia; /;
Miss May Walters, contralto, OF Phiia-
delrlia; Miss ella Won Moltze, violin
ist. OF New York. John ID. Kurtz was
|accompanist The concert may be re-
rclted fer the benefit Of the city hos
pitals.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
welI.known nont IN serrIce

The steamer Ericsson. Of the Balti-
more and Philadelphia Line, has gone
in dock at Cramps shipyard In Phila-
delphia, for overhauling and painting,
and the General Cadwalader, OF the
same line. is now taking her place.
The steamer viii probably be of the
route about ten days. Tho General
.Csdawalader was built by the Harlan
and Holllngsworth Company In the
early forties. and until about ten years
ago was known as the w. Whillden
Evening journal., 1901-04-19

Westphalian coal. In South Wales 1t
is urgec that the duty will injure the
miners and materially assist the United
States and Germany.
Mr.. William Abraham, Radical men,
Der for Glamorganshire, who is pTesl-
dent of the Welsh Miners Federation,
said yesterday. in ths course of an in
terview:
"The ultimate result will probably
be the closing down of scores of Welsh
collieries and the throwing of thou
sands out Of employment. Such a tax
is wrong in principle and will inevita-
bly, cause the overthrow of the govern
melt."
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Ponn.lto's Parlora Arc Popular

James Pennetto's tonsorial parlors
at No $40 Market street, are among the
most comfortable ones in The city Tho
house has been refurnished, sanitary
equipments installed and every conven-
ience supplied that would add to the
comfort OF the shop patrons. Mr. Pen
nettO expects soon to have
hot and cold water bath quar-.
ters added to the house, and
when this work is finished the parlors
will be the only ones Of the kind in the
city.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
RepnbIIc wnI bo nennlre,l

In a few weeks the steamer Republic
Will leave the shipyard Of the Harlan
and Hollingswonth Company for her
Summer trips to Cape Nav. She win
be supplied with new wheels and will
be greatly improved while in Whining
ton. The steamer was built by the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company
in 1878.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Formor wilmington Panor Very II

The Rev. Caleb Allen. formerly rec
tor OF st. Luke's r. e. Church. of this
city. but lately professor OF church his-
tory in the Seminary of the Reformed
Episcopal Church. IN Philadelphia, Is
dangerously III IA the University Hos
pital. Mr. Allen was operated on for
an ahscess Of the brain on Tuesday
evening. and since that time has not
recovered consciousness. His physi-
clans and his family entertain grave
doubts OF his recovery.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
OnIy Ooe Game PIaved

Rain, mud and cold winds marked the
opening day yesterday Of the National
League baseball season for the year 1901,
the consequence Of which was that but
one game took place in which the
"Philiesn were defeated in PHILADELPHIA
by the champion Brooklyn team by q
score of II to Z.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
RnrGn NM Gn on

Although George e. Mutt, the p, w.
& b. railroad man who wa8 sick and
was getting up a rattle for his watch
is dead, the rattle will so on. Mr..
Nuts widow, who is needy, will con-
tinue to sell the tickets until the
watch is disposed Of. MIR. Mutt died al
No. 400 West Second street.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
pr,hlan pnr onmmIttee Alet

An important meeting of members Of
different lodges of knights Of Pythias
was held in the lodge rooms last evening
and plans for celebrating Pythian Day,
July Is. discussed Five delegates, one
from each of the local lodges, were pres
cnt and an organization was effected 10y
electing George Carter, of Washington
Lodge, president of the General Com
mittce George Moore. of the same lodge
secretary. and William O'Connor, Of
Champion Lodge, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
TO MAKE THREE APPOINTMENTS
Governor will Appoint Pilot Commission
erS and Constable Next Week

Governor HUM will make three ap-
pointments next week-two members
of the Board of Pilot Commissioners to
succeed John p. Virden, of Lewes, and
John n. Carswell, of this city, and a
magistrate to succeed John F. Daley. 1t
is probable that Captain Horace Will
son. of this city, and Henry " Lyons
OF Lewes, will be the new pilot com
missioners. Il is certain that Francis
S. Bradley, of this city, will succeed
Mr.. Daley.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
victorlous Pottrry strII.er..

Syracuse. N. Y. April 19.-General
Manager Pass. Of the Onondaga Pottery
company. yesterday acceded to the de-
mands Of the 400 men and 100 girls
who are on strike. restoring the mems
wages TO the schedule Of five years
ago. a raise Of from 12is to 20 per cent.
and Withdrawing the rules regarding
cleaning work, which was objected 70
by the girls.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
CIearIng Vow slalIon sIle

Although but one man is at work
this morning, the old buildings now
occupying the site upon which the new
railroad anc ferry s'aticn will bo built
Will be finished by The last of June.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Are Now Onnnectlnc LInea

Worlmen of the Wilmington City
Railway Company are now laying
tracks in Vandever avenue from Mar
ket to Claymont street. The road will
connect the Riveryiew and East Eighth
street lines.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Rndner sn,l nl.nliaselI

Washington, April 19.-The suit
brought some time ago by Margaret E.
Rodney, against her husband, Robert
Burton Rodney, for separate support
and maintenance. has been dismissed.
MIR Rodney is a retired naval officer
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Pension for soIdisI's WIG

Colonel John Wainwright has OBJ
tanned a pension for Louisa II. Short
widow of William II. Short, residing in
this city, of s. a month, from May 26
1899. Mr.. Short served in Company d
Third Delaware Infantry.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Has a RemnrknbIe OaiIt

The Rev Henry s. Dulaney. pastor
of Asbury M. E. Church. has in has
possession a quilt which he prizes
highly 1t was made by Mrs Margaret
Campbell of Millington, Nd. where
Mr. Dulaney formerly was stationed,
and contains $500 pieces, every stitch
being taken without glasses. This is
remarkable. as Mrs. Campbell is IS
wears old.
Evening journal., 1901-04-19
Two swedish sa.Iors Drowned

Two Swedish fishermen were drown
ed of Bayside. in the Delaware river.
near Bombay Hook last night Il Is
supposed that a steamer struck their
boat, which was found later Their
bodies have not been recovered.