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Evening journal., 1901-10-18
KILL
NIX AMERICANS
Attack Was Made When The
American Troops Did MOI
Expect 1t

Manila. Oct. lS.-Fiye hundred bolo-
men attacked q detachment of forty-six
men Of the Ninth Infantry at Bangaion.
on the Gandara river. Island of samar,
today, killing ton ana wounding six.
The remainder Of the company arrived
ON the scene in time to prevent a fur
ther slaughter. and routed the enemy.
killing over q hundred of them.
10 is believed that the enemy only re.
tired for reinforcements. 1As soon as
the news was received at Catbalogan
two gunboats were dispatched. General
Smith going in person to the scene.
This attack was doubtless intended
for a surprise like that when Com
pany c. OF the gallant Ninth Infantry,
was almost annihilated last month.
The corps is under command of Colonel
Charles f. Robe. He succeeded Colonel
Liscum. who fell during the lighting
near Tien-Tsin, China, last year. De-
tachments Of The regiment have been
placed at a score Of points deemed
strategical and the old Spanish system
is followed by our troops General
Smith is now engaged in a new plan of
operation on the Island of Samar, and
hopes to put an end to the insurrection.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
JOHN S. pILLsBURY DEAD
Was Former Governor OF Minnesota
and n PhiIanthropist

Minneapolis. Mimi, Oct. 1S.-John
S. Pi,sbury, former Governor of Min
nes0ta. and the famous manufacturer
of -four died here at 2.30 o'clock this
morning from Brights disease. He had
been in for some time, and his death
was not unexpected. He was uncon-
scious all day yesterday. All members
of his family were present, together
with Senator Fred B. Snyder and few
other immediate friends.
Former Governor Pillsbury was born
at Sutton. N. H.. July %. 1928, and was
the lineal descendant of Joshua Pills
bury. who emigrated from England to
Newburyport, Mass, in 1910. The fu-
ture philanthrOpist. statesman and
manufactures was educated in the
common schools of his native town and
began life as a jOurneyman painter
In 1853 young Pillsbury dissatisfied
with his poor success in business, came
West and after an extensive tour in
The North. settled in St Anthony's,
Mimi. as a hardware merchant Five
years later he was elected TO the City
Council of st. Anthony and became
one of the originators of the Touring
mill firm of C. A. Pilsbury & Co., Of
In 1875 the philanthropist was elect
ed Governor of Minnesota. a post to
which he was elected for three success
sive terms. a record as yet unbroken in
the State. In 1856 Mr.. Pillsbury was
married to Miss Mathala Fisk. a de-
scendant of W. A. Fisk. who settled in
Wenham. Mass. in 1887. Mrs Pillsbury
has been very conspicuous I'm religious
and charitable work
They had three daughters, two Of
whom are living, and one son. A. III.
Pi,lsbury. who occupies a prominent
position in the Washburn Flour Milling
Company.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
GOvERNOR SAW THE PRESIDENT
Obtained No Assurance, However, That Ad-
dicAS' Man Would Get COIIGetOrship

Governor Hum was with President
Roosevelt in Washington yesterday, and
for an hour discussed with the Chief Ex-
ecutive, Delaware politics in general.
paying particular reference TO the collec-
torship of this district, which position il
is assumed will he filled 10y a Regular
Republican. According to authority.
Governor Hum. was told that when Fed
cral offices in this state are TO be filled.
Representative Ball would be consulted.
OF course Mr.. Hum returned home last
night disappointed with the events of his
trip.
Governor HUM declared that his visit
was simply 10 pay respects to the Prcsi-
dent, but it can be stated confidently that
he brought mp the question of filing the
Federal Offices. which led to a brief dis
cussion of the peculiar situation here.
brought about by Addicksism with re-
gard to the absence OF two Delaware rep
rcsentatives i'm the Senate.
Upon Governor Hum leaving the
White House, Daniel r. Barnard. who is
The Addicks candidate for the collector
ship. happened in" He stayed for only
a few minutes. however, and did not dis
cu-s the collcctorship question. Mr.. Bar
nard considering it impolitic to do So
There is no question but that eacn of the
gentlemen knew of the presence of the
other in Washington.
1t is the general opinion among politi-
clans that the situation has in no wise
been changed by the Governors visit.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS
Two Runaway and n collision Took
Place This Morning

Accidents seem 90 bc in order today ms
two runaways and "a collision occurred
during the early hours this morning. but
fortunately no one was injured.
While a horse belonging tn Jacob Mill
man, "a milman, was being driven at
Second and King streets. it took fright
and ran away. At Second and Orange
streets, the animal ran into horse at
tached to one of the Hartmann and Feb
rcuhach Company's brewery wagons
knocking the animal down. The glass in
the milk wagon was broken ana the milk
spilled about the streets.
As John Masden, of Ccntrcvillc. was
driving ont Delaware avenue with two
barrels of garbage ON his wagon. the
team wis run into 10y a Delaware avenue
ear at Delaware avenue and Adams
street. Both rear wheels. front wheel
and the shafts of the wagon were broken
ana the garbage spilled about the streets.
A horse being driven 10y Peter Halven.
of Riverview took fright at passing
car and ran away. The animal ran To
Taylor and Buttonwood streets and the
wagon collided with post breaking it
down.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
FIRE DAMAGES
RAILWAY COACH
One End Of the Car Vas
Burned Out
STOVE SPARK THE CAUSE
COmpany'S Fire Brigade EStinguiShed
The Blaze, Which Did Consider
able Damage

Fire in a r.. W. & B. passenger coach
gave the company's fire brigade a hard
battle early this morning. and the flames
were not eXtiuguished until one end of
the car had been burned out.
The coach was attached to the work
mems train which was coming in from
Edge Moor and when about half way he
tween that place and this city, it was dis
covered to be on fire. The workmen at
tempted to check the flames hut without
success, and the front soon was mass of
flames. compelling the fire fighters to beat
a retreat.
Ohicials at French street station were
made aware of the fire. and on the ar
rival Of the train the fire brigade was
ready for work
The stiff breeze had served to fan the
flames, which had enveloped one end Of
the coach, to a fury by the time it had ar
rived here.
The fire fighters went to work with a
will, however, and after strenuous
battle, succeeded in extinguishing the
blaze.
The car was damaged badly by the fire
and water, and was removed to the re
pair shops
A number Of the fire fighters We're
drenched and were obliged to return to
their homes for dry clothing. The fire
originated from a spark from the stove
in the car.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
CARRIED CONCEALED WEAPONS
Two Charges Placed against James
LatOmus in Civ Court

James Latomus, a young man, was ar
rested at an early hour this morning by
Officer Hugh Mcbride, on charge of fir
ing a revolver at Fifth and French
streets.
When searched at the police station a
30 calibre weapon was found in his
pocket.
In the City Court this morning Lato-
mus asked for a continuance of his case
until Monday morning, which request
was granted. He is charged with firing a
pistol on the streets and with carrying
concealed a deadly weapon.
Howard Watson was charged with be
ing drunk and begging about the Il. Il O..
station. Water and Market streets. \
fine of s. and costs was imposed.
Frank Fisher, drunk and begging. and
David Leach, disOrderly conduct. were
each fined SO and costs. Frank Spencer.
colored, was dismissed. lie was charged
with the larceny of a dress skirt from
Mary Philips, also colored.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
THEORY OF DEATH
CHILDREN AT CONVENTION
Attend Session of tho w. Q. T. u.
in Dover


Dover, Oct. 1S.-1hc second daily Sos
sion of the Delaware State Woman's
Christian Temperance Union convention
met at $50 o'clock yesterday morning in
the NJ. Il. Church here. Many more dele
gates arrived yesterday and the main au-
ditorium of the convention hall was
pretty well crowded during both morning
and afternoon sessions. The morning
session was devoted largely 10 committee
meetings and tO receiving the reports of
the various branches of the unions i'm the
State.
Al the afternoon session one important
branch was added to the union which
was STYLED Tho Soldiers and Sailors
Branch. TO the superntendency of
which Mrs Clara Marshall. of Lcwcs.
was elected The meeting I'M the after
noon was most interesting. Mrs. White.
ut Wilmington. who is the police matron
of that city. described in an interesting
paper her work in thar city and also dis
irluutcd pamphlets relating to the same.
The reception rendered To- Miss Anna
\. Gordon. thc vice-presideni of the Ma
tlonal Union. was enthusiastic. Hll dele
salcs rising and waving their hundkcr-
chiefs IN the air. Mrs Emma H. Caulk
the state president. introduced her as lie
close friend of the late lamcnted Miss
Frances j.. Willard Miss Gordon am
nounccd that the National President
hA reason ul liilrSS, WIS unable tu nn
present, which statement was received
with regrets by the delegates. Miss Cor
don i'm her remarks spoke of Mrs. Stcv-
ems as having strong. good and great
heart, and that she had sent her loving
regrets 10 the Delaware W. G. T.. L.. and
that She loved the work as her native
air"
Miss Christina Tindley. Of London.
England, who represented the British W.
{. +. L. delivered q short address. way
ing before her the flags of England and
America. and said that they were bound
together by the white ribbon. A heauti-
tul bouquet of flowers WAS presented 10
her by the Camden and Wyoming Union
which she said she would send TO Mrs
Stevens. Bouquets also We're presented
To- Mrs. Smithers of Smyrna, and 10 Mrs
Matlack. of Wilmington.
At the departure of Mrs. Ella NJ
Thatcher the scene was touching. the
handkerchief salute being given amid the
singing Of parting hymn.
The school children came upon the
scene led by Mrs. NJ NJ. Wolcott. sing
mg temperance hymns to the tune of ma
tional airs, marching To the front of the
church. gathering about the altar and
singing exceedingly well. after which
Miss Gordon delivered to them most in
teresting address on temperance
To "A crowded house Miss Gordon de-
livered an address last evening.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
COUNCIL HELD BRIEF SESSION
Only Routine Business Transacted by
City Fathers Last Night

Members of City Council held only a
brief session last night, the meeting
lasting but twenty minutes.
James Kane, chairman of the Fl
nance Committee, reported that IT. II.
Ward and Robert G. Harman had been
engaged as counso, in the case Of Wei
din VS.. the Mayor and City Council of
Wilmington. Tho Printing Committee
was authorized to obtain fifty copies
OF the charter and laws OF the city. and
the Law Committee recommended the
purchase of several law books for use
of the Municipal Court.
City Treasurer Feaster reported the
balance in First National Bank to be
S65,51756; in each Of the four deposit
tory banks, S15.75O; received of Eugene
NJ. Sayers. $1,000; Thomas S. Lewis.
$3OOS John Boughman. S2i5.46.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
busy SCENES
ON NEW CUTOFF
Work Will be Finished About
Christmas
OVER 2OOLADORERS EMPLOYED
Pennsylvania Road will be Benefited
Materially as Road Will Abolish
Deep Curve

Operations on the Pennsylvania
railroad cut-off, at Claymont, are be-
ing hurried by more than 200 employees.
and the scene at that place is one OF
marked activity.
Tho cutoff, which begins at a point
one mile south OF Claymont and ex-
tends one mile north of The station,
takes out the deep curve OF tine main
line Of The road.
Tho most interesting scene OF opera
uC1s at this time is near the railroad
station at Caymont Here big forces
'of bridgcmen are engaged in building
two forty-foot arch bridges, known as
the north and south bridges. At the
south bridge, which spans Namaan's
creek. steam derricks are placing the
big granite blocks and the iron work
In position. The abutments OF the
north bridge also are being placed In
position. Under this bridge there will
be q driveway.
Gravel used for filling in the road
bed is hauled over tho main line from
Farnlhurst, where Il is dug by steam
shovels Four twenty-car gravel
trains are used TO transport It. two
trains being used on each end of the
cutoff.
Ryan & Kelley contractors, Of Phil
adelphia, are building the road, and
tho work is in charge OF Superintend-
ont S f. Avery.
In all there are 205 laborers employ
ed in the work, and all races are rep
resented. Many of the men
live in shanties along the line. Sew
eral OF them live together and employ
man 10 do their cooking. They are
paid by THE hour. and make from 81
to $3.50 a day.
Work on the cutoff began two and a
half months ago. and II good weather
prevails. Messrs. Ryan and Kelley hope
to finish their contract before January
H.
Big forces are at work filling in the
roadbed, and the idea OF the contrac~
tors Is to get THAT part Of the work fin
ished as soon as possible, so that
freezes may not Interfere with its
progress
Thus far. Mr. Avery says. good prog
ress has been made considering the
nature Of the soil through which the
read passes.
J The straigttcu'ug of the road at
Caymont. and other contemplated im-
lpruvements wiz permit the company TO
lroduce the running time Of trains be-
tween Philadelphia and Washington at
least half an hour.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
AGED TEMPERANCE WORKER DEAD
Henry Y. Morrow, Formerly Of This City,
Dies in Chester

Henry +. Morrow, who was born in
this city in 1888, died in Chester on
"Wednesday evening. Mr.. Morrow had
been an indefaigab.e worker in the
cause of temperance since young
manhood, and was a prominent leader
in the Prohibition parity in Pennsylva-
mia.
On April 16, 1861, Mr.. Morrow mar
ried Mary Frances Belt. daughter of
William Bet, of this city. They have
one daughter, Miss Mary L. Morrow, a
well-knOwn teacher in public schools of
this city. Mr. Morrow and h.s fam
ily, since their residence in Chester.
have been members of the First Pres
byterian Church, where deceased had
been very active in both the church and
Sunday school work.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
PLEASANT DAY
ON THB RIVER
York Firemen See Interest.
Ing Places in The Dia-
mOId State

Members of the Rex Fire Company. Of
York, Pa. who are guests of the Phoenix
Fire Company of this city, spent ycster-
day down the river. They returned TO
this city ina the evening greatly pleased at
the excursion and were loud in their
praise of the hospitality of their hosts
The trip was q novelty 10 many OF the
visitors. On the river shores and bridges
were many people who checred the party
as it passed and in response the band
played cnliycning airs.
VISITED THE JAIL
When New Castle was reached the
party went ashore and spent am hour i'm
inspecting the jail. Here each visitor
purcha ed from the prisoners as mcmcn-
toes such irinkcts ass are manufactured
hy them. When the members of the party
left the prison they were well loaded with
miniature hroums. whipping posts and
other articles. The York people evincod
much interest in the pilory and whipping
post, the methods of which were explain
ed to them boy the Wardcns of the insti-
tuition To Illustrate the workings of the
post, II. kister Free. president of the
Rex company. and David kecsey. driver
OF the company, were strapped to the
stake and each received ten lashes "well
laid on much To the amusement of their
friends
Leaving the jail the visitors again
boarded the steamer and proceeded down
the river 10 point below Port Penn, oh
tanning a view of Forts Delaware and
Mott and the quarantine station. Cap
tain Osborn, of the Ulrca. in order 10
give the party good view Of the forts and
station ran his steamer as close To- them
as possible. and the vessel driftcd slowly
past. While passing Fort Delaware the
band under direction Of II. 5. Boyer.
leader. played America" and THE Star
Spangled Banner" which were loudly
cheered by the soldiers on the fort The
party returned 10 the city about o'clock
ana were entertained for short time by
Lawrence Taylor. az his cafe in East
Eighth street. The visitors were greatly
pleased at the days outing and were loud
m their praise of the hospitality of the
Phoenix company.
On the way down the river and clab-
crate luncheon was served ON the boat by
John Iebley and Walter Watson. mem
hers Of the Phoenix Company, which was
greatly enjoyed. One noticeable feature
was the fact that not an unpleasant incl
dent occurred To mar the pleasure of the
trip. The hremcn were greatly pleased at
the treatment accorded them hy Captain
Charles Osborn, Chief Engineer Sherman
Bristow and the crew of the Ulrica All
combined in their efforts to make the day
an enjoyable one in every way.
In the evening the Rex Company dined
at the Clayton House and were enter
tanned az the Phoenix house at night.
ToDAYs PROGRAM
AZ $40 o'clock this morning the firemen
boarded special cars provided by the VIII
mington City Railway Company. at
Fifth and Market streets. and were given
"a trolley ride about the city. At 5.25
O'Clock they will leave for Chester where
they will he entertained by the Moyn-
mensing Hook and Ladder Company.
since the visitors have been here they
have been favOrahly referred 20. not an
instance of disorder having occurred.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
Wand to Regin CIasses soon

Persons contemplating a course in
branches taught by the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association are urged
to enroll alt once. It is necessary TO
have required number before any
class can begin work. The physical
culture class requires thirty. and "a
number has applied, but not sufficient
to begin. 1t is hoped that before Mon
day next the number will be complete.
Apply to Mrs. William Beadenl0opf, No
l4OO Pennsylvania avenue, for particu-
lars. The millinery class viii begin
when five more are enrolled. The neces-
sity for immediate action lis urged upon
those desiring to enter as the class
shoWd begin this week. For any infor-
mation. apply to Miss E. Horn, No.
1928 Washington street.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
viii Not Dismiss Scholars

. After careful consideration the High
School Committee of the Board of Edu-
cation and the High School officials
have concluded not to dismiss members
of the High SchOo, football team at an
early hour today, in order to allow
Them to play in Chester this afternoon.
Although not opposed to the game the
committee feel that it would be bad
policy to place sports ahead of the
regular course of study.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
BRIDGETHNDRRN
HAVE TROUBLE
Destructive Tenant Of Prop
GTty Said to be the
Cause Of II

Every man has certain amount Of
trouble, but Lindsey Wilson, who has
charge of Market street bridge. thinks
that he has more than his share. Mr..
Wilson attends the bridge at night and
his home is in Christiana.
1t has been the custom of the Levy
Court to furnish the nigh man with "a
dwelling, which is neat structure TO
the right of the north approach 10 the
bridge. Mr. Wilson being comfortably
situated i'm his home in Christiana. de-
cidcd that instead of moving his family
and goods to Wilmington he would go
back and forth night and morning and
would rent the house at the bridge. IL
was then that Mr.. Wilson brought
trouble on himself He rented the house
to j. NJ. Kelley, and it is said that he has
received little peace or money since.
On Tuesday the bridgetender had more
trouble than he could bear. for he saw
his tenant plying an axe to the extreme
northern end of the garden fence, and
snlintcrs were flying right lively. Think
ing that the man was tearing down the
fence, Mr.. Wilson hurried to a telephone
and called one of the Levy Court COM
missiOners TO come down TO the bridge at
once as Mr.. Kelley was demoishing the
fence. The commissioner hastened TO the
bridge. but instead of finding that kel-
ley had torn down the fence, learned that
he had demolished only bill boards on the
fence. On one of the boards appeared
the following notice:
Post no Bills
On These Boards Except
You leave Tickets at the House
J. NJ. KELLEY -
Mr.. Wilson took the notice from the
fence and probably will produce il in
evidence against Kelley in a suit which
is to follow. The bill boards will be
placed in position with the consent of the
Levy Court.
Mr.. Wilson is worried over the occur
renee and also because of the fact that
he has received practically no money
from the tenant. He will order Mr.. kel-
ley to remove from the building.
Not only has Mr. Kelley made himself
obnoxious 10 the night tender but has
made things uncomfortable for the day
man. il is said. Mr.. Kelley recently was
in the employ of Patrick Fahey but has
since been engaged by A. r. Morrison,
of the Delaware Construction Company.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
HELD POR UPPER COURT
Two Men Accused Of Dcirauding EmiddiO
SciaviccO Of $50

Before Magistrate Bradley last night
Morris Miller and Antonio Tusciovoni
were charged 10y Emiddio Sciavicco with
dcfrauding him of $50 Ia % transaction OF
the sale of q barber shop.
After hearing the testimony the men
were held under 5000 for upper court.
Sylvester ID. Townsend. their attorney
therefore prepared applications for writs
OF habeas corpus contending that the
men were restrained mlawfully by Com
stable Charles Green. lie also asked
that the accused men he released of the
costs of the case which amount TO about
$50.
Owing 10 the fact that Chief Justice
Lore is out of town, mo- action was taken.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
case DisInIssed With Cosls

In Magistrate Bradley's court last
evening, Michael Whynn was charged
with assault and trespass by Cynthia
DOugherty, but after hearing the evil
dence the case was dismissed with
costs. Prior to the hearing, Magistrate
Bradley learned that Whynn had al
ready entered counter suit in Magis-
trate Pritchett's office. and constable
from the latter's court was prepared 10
serve the writs as soon as the hearing
Was ended.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
THREE KILLED by CAVE-IN
WOrkmen We're Digging Trench in
New York City when Death Came

New York. Oct. 1S.-The Rapid Tran
sit tunnel. at One Hundred and sixty
sixth street and Eleventh avenue cayed
in this morning, engulhng a number OF
workmen. Three bodies have been re-
covered. 1t is said that there art still
ten bodies under the debris.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
VIII BniId IPesthonse

Because of the existence of several
slight cases of smallpox in Wilmington.
the Trustees of the Poor Of New Castle
county held a special meeting yester-
day afternoon and decided TO erect a
temporary pesthouse in Farnhurst. in
which the sufferers from the disease
will be confihed. Work on the new
building. which will be a one-story
frame structure, was commenced today.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
VANDERBILT PASSES THROUGH
Ills Private Car Stopped at French
Street Station

William *. Vanderbilt passed through
this city enroute to New York this morn
ing about 10 O'Clock
'rhe New York and Hudson River
train. 10 which Mr.. Nanderbilts private
car, SwannanOa. was attached, stopped
but few minutes, aud the millionaire
dashed ont hareheaded to purchase the
New York papers from newsboy. Of
hcer Gordy was the first person TO recog-
nize him.
Mr.. Vanderbilt has been on trip
through the South.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
INSPECTION OF MARYLAND
DIVISION TOMORROW

Everything now is in readiness for the
annual inspection of the Maryland divis-
ion of the Pennsylvania railroad which
takes place tomorrow. The train carry
ing the officials will leave Philadelphia
early tomorrow morning. A stop will be
made here. where the party will be met
10y local officials. The train will then pro-
coed 10 Washington and the inspection
will be made on the trip back.
Taken as a whole, the Maryland divis-
ion is in better condition than il has been
for many years.
Try our Popcorn Crisps. Fergu-
sons. 10 East Second street.
Evening journal., 1901-10-18
Society Was ReorganIzed

Members of the Literary Society of the
Wilmington Business School reorganized
last night by electing the following
named officers: ). James Thomson.
Laurel. Del. president; Miss Ella Grady.
Ashland. Del. vice-president; Miss Isa-
belle Maxwell. secretary; Miss Elizabeth
bunker. Miss Manei Cooling. Miss Emily
Bassert. Committee on Entertainment:
Miss Cooling. Miss Meaney and Miss
Long, Committee ON Bylaws