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Evening journal., 1901-12-18
REPORT READY FOR DISTRIBUTION
Thirtieih Annual Statement Of Work OI
Public Sch0OIs Has Been Issued

From the press of the Star Publishing
Company. the thirtieth annual report Of
the Department Of Public Education was
issued
IL is the first report Of Superintendent
George W. Twitmyer and is OF unusual
interest. The report shows that there are
employed in the white schools, 270 teach
ers, an increase OF twenty over last year:
the total enrolment of pupils was II .Ol9,
a decrease Of six. but the average number
belonging was g,5O6, an increase OF 52S
over last year. The average daily attend
ance was S.476. an increase of 39S over
last year The per cent. OF attendance in
the High School was g6.7. and in the pri-
mary and grammar grades, IA The
number of colored teachers was 36. an in
crease of two, aud the whole number OF
colorcd pupils enrolled was 1850, an in
crease of 10 over last year
The total amount of money expended
for salaries, books and supplies and fuel
was sl63,073.47; the cost of books and sta
tionery for each pupil was Si.55. and the
whole cost for each pupil. based ON the
total number enrolled was Sl5.76. During
the year there was received from City
Council $1G2,792.17, this being PASS per
cent. of the total amount of the city's np-
preparation for current expenses
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
BISHOP COLEMAN
OPPOSES OPENING
Says Demand for Open Saloon
Is Not From Industrious
SABBATH DISSERTATION ENOUGH
Delaware Clergyman Opposes Move
ment Because Of Friendship for
the KGrkingman

Bishop Leighton Coleman. of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese Of Della
ware. contributes an article to New
York paper today on the question of
an open Sunday. The bishop says:
81 a irreconcilably opposed to the
opening of drinking saloons on Sun
day
THE arguments and enactments of
law which have for so many years I'm
various parts Of our country prevailed
against such openings are. to my mind.
just as sound and reasonable today.
There is no justification for any de-
parture from our time-honored customs
In this respect. either in the nature of
the articles to be sold or in the cir
cumstancos of the people in whose in
terests this demand for opening is al
legged, and, by some, supposed TO be
made.
81 say alleged and supposed for
really. so far as | can learn, the de-
mand is not made by the honest and
Industrious and self-rospecting work
ingman so much as by the already
rich brewers and saloOnkeepers and by
the already bloated politicians and Of
fee holders.
"As a genuine friend Of the real
worNlngman, ! oppose movement
which. ! believe, If unhappily success
ful. would mean further infringement
upon the divinely ordained day of rest
There Is already too wide and de-
structive an irreverence. and even ami
mostly to the Lords day, a day con-
secrated To worshipful rest and rest
ful worship, to allow me to encourage
even in the slightest manner any fur
ther disobedience to our Divine Father
and King
IF those from foreign lands come
here they come well knowing before
hand that the American idea of Sun
day is largely different from theirs.
We do not take them by surprise. nor
lay upon them any unexpected or un-
fair burden. when we ask them to OBJ
serve this sacred day as we have learn
ed from our forefathers TO observe it,
This desired license for the Sunday
is only n piece of that extreme disre-
gard of all Divine iniunctions which
seriously threatens our already too
slight right 10 call America a really
Christian nation. On all such proposi-
tions vote always and emphatically
no.
Il would rather be called and reck-
oned too conservative or an enemy of
progress than purchase a reputation
for so-called liborallty at the expense
Of fundamental and conscientious
principles"
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
MUCH BENEFIT
IS DERIVED
Delaware Hospital Has Col
IOCtGd Over $500
DONATION JARS A SUCCESS
Idea Was Originated bV Two
Prominent PHYSICIANS Of the
Institution
DONATION JARS A SUCCESS

Since the Delaware Hospital was or
ganized the board OF managers of that
institution have used every method in
their power TO make it self-supporting in
order TO avoid calling upon the city for
aid.
Numerous schemes have been adopted.
FAIRS and rummage sales have been held
with success. but the most popular idea of
all seems TO be the collection jar" This
plan of placing glass jars, marked with
card indicating their purpose. in differ
ent hotels and business places through
out the city, was conceived 10y two ply
sicians of the hospital They believed it
would be a success. and it has been evil
IDENTIFY, as over $500 have been taken from
the Jars since February 22 1901. when
they were first put before the public.
Forty-eight of thc jars were placed in
various hotels, drug and cigar stores
Each bore a card asking for contribu-
tiOns, no matter how small Pennies
were acceptable and the greater part of
the contributions were pennies
Since the time of locating the boxes
eight collections from them have been
made. which realized S326.14. S54 of which
was deducted for expenses. The last col
lection was made the latter part of last
week when Si5 was realized. Most Of the
contributions are composed of pennies
and nickels. The money will be devoted
to providing beds and paying expenses of
the institution.
The jars are vet to be found in public
places of the city.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18

w. A. Scott, who was president of
the Levy Court at THE time of the al
legged crime, win be put on the stand
this afternoon.
In disoharging the jury until after
noon. the court cautioned the mem
bers not TO talk to anyone concerning
the case, except among themselves, and
If anyone talked to them they must
report TO the court.
Former Senator Benjamin Groves
and Former Sheriff John E. Taylor
went on Mr. Lynn's bond during the
noon recess.
Mrs. Joseph Brown has been dead
only a week. but her husband yester-
day had to resort to habeas corpus pro-
ceedipSs to get the custody of his two
children, held by his mother-in-law
Mrs. Sarah f. King. The court grant
ed a rule on Mrs. King, making it re-
turnable forthwith
The argument on the demurrer in
the case of Henry McKinney's execu-
trix against J. Parke Postles was ar
gued in the Superior Court yesterday
afternoon, but the members of St
Johns Commandery, parties interested
in the action. were not Joined in tlhC
suit The action is a result of Mr.
POstles having engaged accommOda-
tions for the Knights Templars, mum
bering 107 persons in the Anderson
Hote9 in Pittsburg. in 1897 and then
cancelled the order The claim is foI
Isl, ,00O
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
LIBRARY DIRECTORS HELD MEETING
Business Of Routine Nature Was Trans
acted at Last Nights Session

Directors of the Wilmington Insti-
tute Free Library held their regular
meeting last night, and transacted
considerable routine business.
At the meeting George T.. Bowerman
librarian, presented his report for the
month OF November Il showed acces-
sion during that time Of 652 books. a
net increase OF 649: daily average cir
culatlOn, 7S6: total circulation at in
stitute, 1868; November. 1900, 1921
increase, 1872; total circulation at
Rockford, 465; November 1870, ,626: de-
crease, 161. Total combined circula.
tion of Libraries, 201lS: November
1900, 1S.907 increase, 1912.
The registration for the month OF
November was reported at 466
(Rockford, ~; from uhe beginning
25,163; reserve notices sent, 4O2: fine
notices 42S; desk receipts. s47.S2:
largest circulation, November 30. l..
5lS; 791 fiction. 545 Juvenile.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
TRACTION DEAL IMPORTANT
Will Open ADJACENT Country TO Will
miBgtOn

In the rooms of the Delaware Cor
pOratiOn Company this afternoon the
organization of the Wilmington and
Southern Delaware Traction Company
viii be completed by the election of
officers. This promises to be one of
the biggest railway deals that over has
been consummated in this State, and
Wizard Salisbury has been an active
factor in IT, Tom l. Johnson, mayor
OF Cleveland. and of national railway
fame. also is concerned in the scheme,
and as he is the advocate of cheap
trolley fares. there may be some in
toresting developments before very
long.
New Castle and Delaware City lines
are included in the big deal, and be-
fore many smOnths the cars of the new
company's line will be shmming along
the rural districts of Delaware. and
Cecil county also will be opened up by
well regulated and modern trolley
lines to profitable points within the
county, and Chester county, Pa. also
will be invaded by the new lines.
NOne-of the men personally interest
ed in the new company will talk, be-
yond acknowledging that the new lines
a reality. and has many plans that
are not to be discussed publicly at
this time.
AS there has been so much newspa-
per speculation regarding a
contemplated trolley deal the
public interest has been aroused
for some weeks, and, the
organization of the new company
which was announced yesterday, was
great relief to persons who were inn
patiently awaiting developments
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
REFUSED TO SIGN CHECK
City Auditor Objects to Expenditures
of Water Department

City Auuitor ObIeCts 10 expenditures
of Water Department
At yesterday afternoons meeting of
the Water Department there was a
discussion. caused by the re-
fusal of City Auditor John Bough-
man to sign check for $500 drawn in
favor Of Dallett & Baker, of Philadel-
phia, architects, because he thought the
bin excessive.
MI Boughman was of the opinion
THAT this sum was too much for the
work done. Four hundred dollars of
it was for plans drawn for the Rock
ford Park water tower. and 500 for
plans made for the addition to the old
quarters of the Water Department
which were TO have been built in the
rear of the police station. The check,
by an unanimous vote. was passed
over Mr. Boughman's signature, and
was signed by him today.
At yesterdays meeting the di-
rectors of the Street and Sewer De-
partment and the Water Commission
ers came to an understanding upon the
much-disputed bill for the repair Of
streets, caused by the breaking of Rod
ney street reservoir. The original bill
was 81 ,63S.1O. The Water Department
has agreed to pay 81 600 of the amount.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
MAY CHANGE COURSE
Reported That Railroad Company Will
Make slight Deviation

Surveyors in the employ OF the
Pennsylvania railroad are still busy
making surveys of the line in the vi
cinity of Fourth street crossing.
1t is now understood that the com
pany intends to deviatc somewhat
from the present plans. This deyia-
tiOn. it is alleged. will be confined tC
the road above The French street sta
tion. The object of the company in So
doing is to remove the curve in the
road at that point.
Plans and specifications are being
prepared and contracts will be given
out about the first of The year.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
GREAT cAPrTAL-GooD HEALTH.

In connection with our pure grocer
les. which are important health factSrs.
we nave the exclusive sale in this
State of Mornings Mineral Sprins
Water-the water as it flows from the
ground-rich in carbonate of iron,
magnesia, phosphorus protoplasm and
many minerals and salts in perfect so
luton, which benefit the liver, kid
neys. blood and nerves. If you have
any ai,ment, drink five to seven tum-
blers a day for one week. gallons
.s15O Lynch's Stores. Madison and
Fourth streets, King and Eighth SITS.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Argument Before Judge.erax

In United States Circuit Court be-
fore Judge Gray this morning, argu-
ment was heard in the case of Dickin-
son vs. the Consolidated Traction Com
pany, ct al, Joseph A. Duffy and c. j.
Rowe for complainant Argument was
on trial hearing. answer and property
the complainants being stockholders of
the defendant company. who wished
10 set aside a lease of the North Jer-
sey Railroad Company.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
TO ORGANIZE womAws LODGE
j. W. KinsleY Will Speak at Marshall
ton on Thursday Evening

AeN w HHi o1hI GN1UiNk
j. w Kinsley. of Washington. past
supreme master workman of the An
cient order of United Worlmen. will
institute the first lodge Of the Degree
Of Honor ian auxiliary of the A. o. U.
W. in this State. in Marshallton. un-
der the auspices Of Vulcan Lodge, No.
%. A. o. u. w, tomorrow evening.
Before the organization of the new
lodge, a public meeting will be held in
the hall. to which a cordial invitation
Is extended TO the membership of the
order. and especially to the young men
who are eligible TO become members.
Brother Kinsley will address the meet
ing. He is an able and eloquent speak
er. and active worker in the interests
of the A. o. U. W.. and the ID. OF H.,
and all should hear him.
The women who will make up the
charter list for the new lodge, are 20
be congratulated for the interest which
they nave taken in the formation OF
the first lodge Of the Degree of Honor
in this State.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Governor Appoints Magistrate

Dover, Dec. tS.-Governor HUM yes
terday announced the appointment Of
John w. Emorys successor as magis-
tate and notary public for F'rederica,
Magistrate Emorys time having ex-
pired. The new magistrate is William
.E. Davis. well-known citizens, and
he will enjoy the office Of notary pub
lie for seven years.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
OUSTED As SECRETARY
OF ELECTION DEPARTMENT

Secretary Charles i. Thomas was de-
posed by the reorganization of the Dc
partment of Elections last evening and
was succeeded by Joseph Wigrlesworth.
j. Iladley Lewis presided at the meet
ing.
Mr.. Thomas recently was elected 10 the
position of secretary by the assistance Of
the votes of the Democratic members,
out his election was not agreeable 10 the
other Republicans comprising the board.
Tho Office OF secretary pays $1,000 a year.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Always in a Hurry

"I'll tell you some men make me
tired, said he talkative barber Now
they'll come into the shop i'm great
haste and look as mad as a hornet If
they have to wait FIVE min
utes for chance to get
shaved. I'll hurry up ON some country
man, TO give the regular hurry-up
fellow his chance and when he has
been scraped he viii go over to some
hote, and stand there a half hour talk
ing. Oh, yes, NE was in a big hurry.
Time is money to him in a barber shop
but not on tho hotel steps"
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Arm Broken bv Fall From Train

While riding on a freight train on
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad yes
terday. Carter T. Wilson, of Philadel-
phia, was hit by another train as he
was attempting to alght. He fell be-
tween the tracks, where he lay until
both trains had passed One of his
arms was broken. and he was severely
bruised. He went TO Philadelphia later
on q passenger train.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Ferryboats Collided

I'm New York harbor 'on Monday
night the two new dOuble-deckeG
ferryboats. Lakewood and Bound
Brook. recently completed at the yards
of the Harlan and Hollingsworth
Company, collided, doing considerable
damage to the boats and causing a
panic among the passengers.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
woRKMLN ELECT OFFICERS
Liberty Lodge Named New Officials
Last Night

Officers have been elected by Liberty
Lodge. No 10, A. o. u. W. as follows:
Past master workman, Peter Walz
master workman, Carl Yeager; fore
man, William Landahler; guide, Daniel
Kraft; recorder, Charles Heinel; re-
ceiver. Fired. w. Heiss; fnancier, Gott-
hold Yeager; inside Waterman. A.
Leonard Heiss; outside watchman
Henry Witt; representative to Grand
Lodge, Fred. w. Heiss; trustees, Fred
W. Heiss. George Trieb GotthOld
Yeager; medical examiners. DR.. A. o.
Frantz, Dr. e. +. Negendank, DR.. Emil
Hertel
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Eight prunks Were Eined

In City Court this morning Judge
Churchman's time was taken up by
disposing of cases of drunkenness,
eight prisoners appearing before the
court for that Offense. Each was fined
81 and costs. Mahlon Mckenzie
charged with being drunk and disor-
derly, was fined SO and costs.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Judrment Va Given

In United States Court yesterday af-
ternoon Bartlett & Sheppard. of'Phil-
adelphia. i'm an admiralty case. were
awarded $2,31S16 i'm their damage suit
against uhe Commercial Fire Insur-
ance Company. Of this city. The in
sWance company insured the barge
Raritan for $1,000. Il was lost at sea
on MonItauk Point. but the insurance
was never paid.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
PROSPECTS FOR SKATING
II Cold Weather Continues Ponds viii
be Covered With Ice Tomorrow

II Cold Weather Continues Ponds Will
be Covered With Ice Tomorrow
The cold wave which arrived i'm town
ON Sunday kept the population moving all
day yesterday. A temperature OF 20 de-
grees in the early hours of the morning
was the minimum. but there are several
suhurbanites who would take oath that il
was considerably colder. During the day
the thermometers went up to about 30 de-
grees, and, in protected spots, slightly
higher.
Prospects for skating are said 20 be eX-
cellent. There was thin coating of ice
on the lake at Brandywine Springs this
morning. Should the weather bee cold
tonight skating ON the pond will be a pos
sibilhy tomorrow
Suburban ponds had good covering OF
ice and youngsters were out early this
morning in many places
That today would be fair and colder
was the forecast given ont last night
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Have Opened Branch Office

Owing TO the great increase in traffic
which the near approach Of the holidays
has occasioncd, the Adams Express Com
pany is using the old United State Hotel
mt French and Water streets as an aux
iliarv office
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
RaIIroad Men PIeked un Lon

Because of the recent thefts of iron
along the tracks of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad leading into Market street
station, a foreman and force of men
were sent along the line yesterday to
gather What remained. Several car
loads were collected.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Wharf for Pullman company

Frank Wells. the contractor. today
began the preliminary work OF build
ing a wharf at the yards of the Pull
man Palace Car Company. A pile
driver and a raft of logs were tOwed
up early this morning.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
MUCH RIVER TRAFFIC
Many Boats Arriving and Departing.
Other Marine Notes

Bridge-tendcrs at Market and Third
street bridges report a big increase in
river traffic, and during the past few
days have been kept busy letting boats
through the draws.
The big three-masted schooner Os-
car c. Smith is discharging a cargo
of lumber for car-building purposes at
the yards of The American Car and
Foundry Company.
The twO-masted schooner Oliver
Ames arrived at the wlharves of the
phosphate works this morning with a
cargo OF phosphate rock from North
Carolina.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
New coneIave Organized

A new conclave of Heptasophs was
organized and the preliminary meeting
held in the Smith Building last night.
II was decided to call it the William
Mckinley COnclave, and another meet
ing will be held next Monday night.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Do RebuIld Warner Warehouses

Building Inspector Cassidy yesterday
granted William B. Austin a permit 10
build three buildings on the north
side of the Christiana river between
Market and King streets for the Charles
Warner Company. The new buildings
will cost Sl5,055, and will comprise two
merchandise stordIhouses and a sand
warehouse.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Moro Cars tor Pennsvlvania

Two new combination passenger and
baggage coaches were shipped from the
yards Of the American Car and Foun-
dry Company today. They are for the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
AII.wlImneton Defeated

By a score of 2,467 to 2,2l3 the
Young Mems Republican Clubs bowl
ing team defeated the Wilmington
bowlers last night on the alleys of the
Republicans. The game was attended
by a large number of people.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Mr. stenple Vindicaied

In the Richmond (virginia) Superior
Court yesterday the Rev. Charles l.
Stengle. formerly of this city, was
given a verdict of S11.5OO i'm his suit
against II. NJ. David, of that city, for
damages for slander.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
He Lost the Check

The Rev. Francis B. Short, pastor of
Epworth NJ. Z. Church, yesterday gave
a check for over $500 to Albert Coch-
ran TO he given TO j. o. Tyson, treas
urer of the church. Mr.. Cochran lost
the check in Market street. and pay
ment upon II has been stopped
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Cold Weather DELAYS Trains

French street station behind schedule
time. Engineers say that during eX-
tremely cold weather there is great
trouble in keeping mp steam. Heavy
winds also greatly interfere with traf-
fic.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Eiremen TO Hold Meeting

The newly-organized Firemen's As
sociation will meet in the Reliance en-
gine house tomorrow evening. It is ex-
pected that several important matters
may come before the fremen for dis
cussiOn
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Cold Werther Prevents Work

Owing TO the cold weather work has
been suspended on the new pavilion in
North Brandywinc Park. The cement
basement is laid but nothing further eau
be done at present
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
VIII Hold an Oneninr

Messrs. jefferson and Lofand. pro
.prietors of the Hotel Wilmington, vii
give an opening this evening. Tlh-
house has been refltted and refurnish
ed thoroughly, and is now one of The
most attractive In THE city
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Italians Renounoe Their King

Oliverio Zanette FeobaldO Bonint,
Urbano De Bucca. Cesare Beanohi, An
tonic Batteon, Antonio Campana took
out their first naturalization papers
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Pathfinder aiven pook TrIaI

A dock trial was given the tramp
steamer Pathfinder at the yards of the
Harlan and HOllingsworUh Company
yesterday. Everything worked salts
factorily.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Will Visit Hospital

Mayor Fisher and members of City
Council will visit Farnhurst tomorrow
as guests OF The Trustees OF the Poor.
They will inspect the new emergency
hospital.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
RritIsh cateh KrItzlnger

London. Dec. IA dispatch from
Lord Kitchener. dated from Belfast
(rransyaaD. received here today, an
nounces that Commandant Kritzinger.
the famous Boer commander, who has
figured so prominently in connection
with the invasion of Cape Colony, has
been captured. badly wounded, by
General French.
kritzinger was trying To break the
hlock-house Gordon at Hanover road.
Washington. Dec. 1S.-Rear- Admiral
William T.. SIMPSONS condition is grow
ing moro alarming. and he now is be-
Ieved to bo critically I'M a his home.
No. 1913 New Hampshire avenue. He
ha snot been out since Sunday Mem
bers Of the family are greatly dis
tressed over the receipt OF many let
tors from all parts of the country. in
which Schley partisans heap abuse on
Sampson.
Philadelphia. Dec. 1S.-Apparently
without reason. Louis Hubbs. a pros
porous retired milkman, killed himself
at his home at %. 1885 asst Montgom-
cry avenue, some time during the
night by inhaling Illuminating gas.
Hubbs had lifed for forty years Of his
sixty-iive in the house In which he
died, and no one ever suspected that
he eve ndreamed Of such an end as sui
eide. He was the picture OF health.
ruddy, and energetic. an dhis only trou-
Bile in life seemed to be to find enough
things to laugh at
Philadelphia, Dec. PHILADELPHIA
street railway men will not strike.
This decision was reached at 3 O'Clock
this morning at Labor Lyceum Hall.
after a long session and the proposal
was defeated by a vote of 500 against
l29 who favored a strike.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
FREE THIS WEEK

Photographic calendars given to
each purchaser at Grand Union Tea
Co. 609 King street.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18

Bring your pictures in at once and
have them framed. Yerger's. 419 Ship
lev street.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
PATHFINDER LEAVES
Departed From H. & H. Co.'S Yards
Today

The steamship Pathfinder. built by the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company for
private persons in New York city. left for
that city at o'clock this afternoon. The
owners were in a hurry for the craft and
dock trial served as trial trip.
The Pathfinder was towed TO the mouth
of the Christana 10y the tugs Churchmau
and Quaker City, thence proceeding un-
der her own steam.
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
Erench steamshin eniers

The French steamer Cadug3 In bal
last. entered this morning from
Calais. France
Evening journal., 1901-12-18
nnN,r WAIT

Bring your pictures in at once and
have them framed. Yergers. 419 Ship
ley street.