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Evening journal., 1901-01-03
ITO MANUF ACTURE
MUCH MOROCCO
Three Companies Will Put Up
Plants Here Costing
100000

If present pans OF local morocco
manufacturers mature, Wilmington
next year viii be the greatest morocco
centre of the country This will be
brought about by the establishment Of
three immense plants. two of which
viii be new, and IN which upwards Of
100000 will be invested
The +. Blumenthal & Co which all
ready owns Cne Of the largest plants
in the country, has had plans prepared
fer a 100000 structure. which Will ad-
join the present plant 1t will make
the establishment the largest one Of its
kind in the world The plans are now
In the hands cf a Market street archi-
tect and within a few weeks will be
on view for bidding.
In another big enterprise John Ed
ward Addlcks will be interested He
will associate with William b. Clerk
under the name of the Wilmington
Leather Company. and the old Baker
plant in East Fifth street, viii be
transformed into modern plant for
the manufacture Of morocco.
The third plant will be built on the
Brandywine creek. and. although plans
Of the structure are being drawn. the
projectors are opposed to the use of
their names at this time
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
CLERICAL BROTHERHOOD MEETS
Gives Thanks to Newspapers and Arrangss
for Quiet DAYS

AT the regular monthly meeting Of
the Clerical Brotherhood, held at
Bishopstead yesterday afternoon, a
resolution Of thanks TO the press of
Wilmington for notices Of services
during the year was unanimously
passed. The Rev. w. j. Hamilton read
a paper on THE Catacombs of Rome in
Their Relation to Early Christianity.
II was decided TO arrange fer the am
nual quiet day for clergymen early in
February, and also for the annual quiet
day for women, which will be held in
ST. Andrews Church IN March.
Among those present at yesterdays
meeting were: Bishop Leighton Cole
man, Archdeacon George c. Hall, the
Reys. DR.. Rede, f. NJ. Munsoa. w. NJ.
Jefferis, II. Ashton Henry, Martin B.
Dunlap, X. j. Hammond, w. J. Wnkie,
II. w. Wells. J. s. Bunting. Percy
Owen-Jones, w j. Hamilton. c. d.
Weeden, ths Revs DIT shouler Cooke
and Venables. OF the Diocese CT Eas-
ton.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
WANTS THE HlLDRGARDg
Steamer Will Engage in Coast Trade in
Central American Waters

James Price, president Of the Real
Estate Improvement Company, of Mica
ragua, was in this city yesterday ne
gotiating for the purchase of the
steamer Hildegarde owned by the
Philadelphia and Smyrna Transports
ticn Company, until sold by United
States Marshal Short to the Odessa
Loan Association one month ago.
The company of which Mr.. Price is
president, is developing coffee planta-
tions in Nicaragua, and the steamboat
viii be used In transporting the product
Of the plantations to points along the
coast. She also will be used for passen-
ger service. Mr.. Price says the boat
is most suitable for the object desired
and il is probable that the company
will, in a few days. make the purchase.
Before going South the boat will be
overhauled here.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
GOVERNOR At FARNnURST
Chief Executive InSpectS State Building
There This iiierROon

AT the meeting Of the Trustees of
The Delaware State Hospital at Farm
hurst. sealed proposals for supplies for
the months of January. February and
March were opeaCi and awards made.
The contracts were awarded as fol-
lows: Beef, Fred Kienle: veal and NUT
ton, N. Matthes; groceries, w. p.
Frank; drugs,W. c. Taylor; shoes, cloth
ing. etc. Jessie G. Sheppard; bread
George II. Huber; milk Robert Nc
Farlin. china, William Lawton.
Superintendent Hancker reported the
population of the building to be 32-.
Governor Hum is the guest of Dr.
William II. Hancker. superintendent oi
the institution, and will inspect the
buildinss this afternoon.
Tho Trustees Of the Foor- -wiif-nreci
this afternoon after o'clock
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
FOUR PATROLHEN APPOINTED
facancies Caused byDismissal Of Olicers
Filled Last Night

Members of the Board of Police Com
missioners at a meeting last night ap-
pointed four patrolmen to fill the va
eancies caused by the dismissal Of Ser
geant George Lucas and Officers John
f. Welch, Simon p Moran and Harry
B. Freeman.
The men appointed were:
William e. Paulman, of the Sixth
ward.
Edward e. Dutton, Of the Ninth
ward.
John T. Gainor, of the second
ward.
Harvey X. wadman, of the Tenth
ward.
Paulman is a tlnsmith and resides
at No PA East Fourteenth street. He
s member of the Phoenix Fire Com
pany.
Dutton lives at Twenty-fourth and
Claymont streets and is employed at
the Delaware Terra Gotta Works.
Gainor lives at No. 1908 B street. is a
huckster and a son of Former Officer
Thomas j. Gainor.
Wadman lives at No. 1923 West Sec
ond street, and is a machinist.
Police Surgeon A. B. Harris this
morning examined the new appointees
and Chief of Police Massey will pre-
sent his report to the commissioners
All the men have passed the phsicyal
test
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
"JOE" DOMBROWNKI
GETN His LEG
Evening Journal Provides Il
for a Worthy Cripple
Boy

Joe" Domhrosh aged l6 years. re-
siding with his widowed mother and
seven little brothers and sisters. at
No. 4O7 Seventh avenue, is a happy boy
to-day through the efforts of the Even
ing Journal
Joe" by an accident lost his left foot
i'm the West Yard about three months
ago by being run over by a shifting
engine. The Evening Journal took an
interest in the case, and yesterday a
new cork foot arrived from A. A.
Marks. Of New York, and was fitted.
After the artificial limb was adjusted
the lad was taken to the shoe-making
shop Of Joseph Hess. No Gil Tatnall
street and measured for shoes. To the
many people who contributed to the
good work Of the Evening Journal
thanks are expressed.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
There Will Be No Quorum
Present Tomorrow
DEMOCRATS TAKE PRECAUTIONS
Several Candidates Are in the Field
for the Two Legislative Al
tOrneyshipS

Dover. Jan. 3.-Presidsnt 3. Ellison. OF
the Senate. and Speaker McCommons.
OF the House are now the centre OF
attraction. The keenest interest Is dis
played In the announcement from the
new speakers OF the Delaware Gen
eral Assembly OF their committees for
the ensuing term. The Committee on
Elections viii be the most important.
from the fact that II viii hear and
probably determine the contests enter
ed by Howard ID. Ross, OF Wilmington.
and Harvey Dexter Learned, OF Dover.
for seats In the Senate and House re-
spectively.
II is understood that when the SEN
ate convenes tomorrow morning only
Senators Alice and Slaughter and Sec
retary Henry =. Cain will bep resent.
and they Will adjourn the Senate over
until Monday noon. In the House
Speaker McCommons. and Representa-
tlves Hope and Scotten will take the
same course as the Senate. This is
done to allow the speakers time to
prepare their committees and because
the General Assembly cannot adjourn
for over three days
Ihe Democrats propose to take pre-
cautionary measures TO prevent any Of
their party from voting for Addicks for
senator It Is said that n committee is
being organized in Sussex county to go
TO Dover during the balloting and pre-
pare TO handle without gloves any
Democrat who may vote for Addiclra.
A well-knOwn former State official is
at the head Of this committee.
Among the candidates spoken OF for
attorney of each house are Philip O.
Churchman, who was attorney for the
House, two years ago; William II.
Heald, Harry p. Joslyn, James w. lat
tomus, Of Wilmington. and Frank Da-
Wis OF Dover.
IL is expected that In n short Tins
the bill providing for the inspection OF
gas pipes In Wilmington will be pre-
sented 10 the Legislature. Many per
sons viii oppose the bill unless it pro
vides that the gas companies doing
business in Wilmington pay for the in
spectiOn.
An effort will be made to have a new
State road built It Is claimed that al
least fifteen miles a year could he
built, and that in the course OF a few
Years there would be a good road from
| Wilmington to Dover and then to MIL
ford.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
COMMISSIONERS VISIT WOREHOUSE
Are Impressed With Project and will Lend
Trustees lid

Members OF the new county commits
sion are inspecting the county work.
house at Greenbank to-day. Accom-
panied by the trustees OF the Institution
the county officials Went out ON the
Wilmington and Brandywine Springs
railway The inspection OF the instl-
tuition was thorough. The members Of
the court were impressed with the ne
cessity Of the early completion OF the
building, and assured the trustees that
they would do all in their power to
have the Legislature grant them the
money required TO finish the work.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
PREPARING TO LAUNCH BARGE
Last Of the Lime Carriers Nearing Con.
DletiOl

During the latter part Of this month
the new barge being built for the
Rockland-RockpOrt Lime Company
will be launched from the Pusey and
Jones shipyard. The barge is No. g.
and completes the six barges contract
ed for by the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company. The Pusey and Jones
Company built two Of the barges on a
sub-contract.
The keel for the new yacht for J
Garfield. OF New York, will be laid or
the same ways from which the barg'
is launched.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
wedding Guests Had Exciting Ride

Special to the Evening Journal
Smyrna, Jan. 3.-Two Of the ushers
at the Jones-Denney nuptials had
quite an exciting experience early this
morning with a fractions horse. The
groom would not tell whether he was
going to take the north or south-bound
Norfolk express, so Messrs. Jones and
Anthony determined to follow the car
riage used by the bridal couple. They
were accompanied by two young
women and had barely gotten of
when their horse, nearly frozen by his
long wait in the bitter cold, country
air, became unmanageable, kicking ths
shafts and finally throwing himself
Pursuit of the bride and groom had tc
be given up owing to the delay in OBJ.
tanning another team. No one was in.
iured. although Mr.. Jones' carriage i!
a partial wreck.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Wants 600 NIen and Women

Or. Grise. pastor OF Union NJ. r.
Church says I'VE want 500 men and
women to attend Union Church to-
night Many others are there enjoying
the services mean the interesting
revival now I'm progress. Have you at
tended yet? Go one night and you will
want TO go again. The services begin
at 7.30 each evening. with spirited
songs Of praise. and Evangelist Sum
field conducts the meetings in a happy
manner. Go TO hear him tonight"
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
NIcht school Reeins

The Night School Of Goldey College
Eighth and Market, reopens tonight al
715. Students beginning now get two
weeks free and have an opportunity to
get three months free. Expert instruc-
tion in bookkeeping, arithmetic, pen
manship, shorthand. typewriting, spell
ing. etc. Six teachers, whose entire
time is taken UP in teaching Call to
night, to 8.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
lie PLEADED MOT GUILTY
Judge Cochran Had But Few Prisoners
Before Him To-day

In City Court this morning but
three prisoners appeared before Judge
Cochran, and each case was disposed
Of with dispatch
Webb Morgan. charged with drunk
enness, pleaded not guilty Webb was
arrested by Patrol Sergeant Eugene
McDermott on the coast at G O'Clock
this morning When he faced the
court at 9 o'clock he had not recovered
from the effects of his debauch. A fine
Of 81 and costs was imposed.
John Cook drunk, was assessed 81
and costs. Davis Kane. drunk and
disorderly. was fined 81 and costs.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
NEW OFFICERS IN OFFICE
OathS Administered Yesterday to Those in
Three Counties

Herbert Il. Ward, attorney-generai
Of the State, took the oath Of Office
yesterday
William f. Moore, prothonotary OF
Kent county was sworn into office yes
terday sy Associate Judge James PEN
newill. He also assumed his duties as
clerk Of the Supreme Court Of Della
ware. He has appointed Roosevelt
Hammond. a young law student. OF
Dover. as his deputy
b. Minlin Wilson. the new register
of Wills OF Kent county. took the oath
cf office yesterday Thomas w. Will
son, the registers brother, has Deen
appointed deputy.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
To Launch Big cnisson

From the Pusey and Jones Com
pany's shipyard the big steel caisson
building for the drydock in the Brock
lyn Nevy Yard viii be launched next
month. Before the caissOn is launch
ed piling viii have to be driven and
the ways extended well out into the
river in order TO keep the big steel
hull from grounding.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
YOUNG MIN WILL ENTERTAIN
WashingtOn's Birthday TO be Observed by
iha Y. n. c. 1.

Washingt0n's birthday viii be appro-
priately observed by members Of the
Y Nj. c. A., it having been arranged
TO receive the lady friends OF the mem
bers On the evening of that day.
On January p the White member
ship team Will entertain the "Maroonsn
at tea,
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Junlors Quartera % be- RefnrnIshed

The Junior Department Of the Y.
NJ. C. A. has begun an active CANVASS
for funds with which to refurnish its
rooms in Association Hall A local
business man will donate the Juniors
500 on condition that they solicit a
certain amount. AS this fund will be
in hand before Saturday week. the
quarters of the young men will be in
comfortable shape in a short time.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Captain Kane Injured az Fire

While attending q FIRE at No. 1915
West Fourth st rect. this morning, Po-
lice Captain Kane was injured about
the head and nose by a burning door
falling upon him. The fire occurred
at the residence Of Frank Williams.
The loss is about 500.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
THIS Is G Id WEATHER
Wilmington Girl Writes That ThermOm.
eter Is 26 Degrees Below Zero

City Auditor Pyle to-day received
letter from his daughter, Miss Edith
B. Pyle, who Is a teacher In the Instl-
tute for the Deaf and Dumb. in Devils
Lake. North Dakota. Although the
thermometer there persists in keeping
about twenty-six degrees below zero,
Miss Pyle writes that she Is enjoying
herself and Is in the best of health.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Endearor Work Among juniors

The Wilmington c. p. Union Execu-
tive Committee will meet in Hanover
Presbyterian Church at SAo'clock this
evening. Miss Annie B. Ellison, State
Junior superintendent, will speak on
''The Responsibility of a Young Peo-
pies Society TO Sustain a Junior So
ciety"
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
New Coroner Issues Certificate

Secretary of the Board OF Health An
drew c. Cahill received to-day his first
death certificate from the newly-elect-
ed coroner. John l.. Frick. II was ia
the case of Henry Gathens, aged 62
years, who was killed yesterday on the
P., W. & B. railroad near this city. In
terment will take place in Philadel-
pLIa tO-morroW.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
lawyer wul Address LEAGUE

There will be held a Citizens League
meeting In the lecture room Of Della
ware Avenue Church this evening. An
address win be delivered by Mr.. Glib
bcley, secretary OF the Law and Or
der Society. of Philadelphia All men
and women are invited.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
visiting Teams win Bowl Tonight

At the Whist Club tonight the club
team and the Ersine Club. Of Norris
town, will bowl The teams Of the
local Y. NJ r. c. and American Bowl
ing Club. Of Philadelphia. will also
bowl in the Republican Clubs alley to-
night H "A
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Had His Leg Broken

While at work in the Lobdell Car
Wheel Company's works yesterday af-
ternoon John Allen of No. 104 East
Fourteenth street. had his right leg
broken by a wheel falling on 1t. He
was taken to his home in the Phoenix
ambulance.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
,harter Rln wn be DIscussed

Members Of the Board Of Trade will
meet in special session on the evening
of January 10 to consider the city
charter bill On the coming Friday
night the committee having the bill
in hand viii explain its provisions to
representatives of the press.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Detective WitsiI.s Good WorI,

By good work Detective Witsil last
night arrested Daniel Davis. colored
charged with being connected in the
larceny OF a quantity of wheat from
the farm of Aron K. Woodward, Of
Christiana hundred.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Delaware WIN be Represented

AT the regular meeting Of the Board
Of Trade to be held tonight, delegates
will be elected to the meeting Of the
National Board Of Trade, now in ses-
sion in Washington.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
strioIzen in TroIler Oar

While on his way to Philadelphia in
a Darby line car this morning David
Derrickson, aged So years, of Brandy
wine village, was stricken with paraly-
/ sis.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Gnnanr soIdIer Is lYelI

General John p. Danohoe to-day re-
ceived a letter from his son. Edward
j., who is a member Of Troop b.. First
Calvary. u. S. A., now in the Philip
pines The young man writes Of en-
joying good health.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
BANK Directors Arc nTeetine

In Dover to-day the annual meeting
of the Farmers National Bank is be-
ing held. Henry c. Conrad. Of this
city. is a director, and is attending
the meeting.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
rhieres Robhed shoe pealer

Unknown thieves broke into the
bulk window of W. A. Bacon's place
Of business. No. 1705 Lincoln street,
about 3 o'clock this morning and stole
a number of odd shoes. The police are
looking for the intruders.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Are Revising Assessment

The board of revision Of city as
! sessment is in session in the Office of
/ city tax collectors. The return books
must be turned into the receivers of
taxes on March l5.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Preparing for Package sale

Preparations are being made for the
annual sale of unclaimed packages at
the freight department of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad in this city. The sale
will be held during. March.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
CHANCELLOR DID NOT COME
Had Court Adjourned Out OF Respect
TO Death of Associate Judges Wife

AS was expected, Chancery Court was
not opened this morning. Chancellor
Nicholson instructed Mr.. Ferguson,
clerk of the court, 20 adjourn the court
out of respect TO the death OF Mrs.
Maria l.. Spruance. wife of Associate
Judge Spruance which was done.
. The court will sit here on Monday.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Umbrella. Mender Died This Mosnine

G. V. Greer. aged 75 years living at
No. 412 Shipley street, died az 1910
O'Clock to-day. The dead man was a
wel-known umbrella mender.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
New Telephone Gables Arrlye

AT the p, W. & B. railroad station
the two main cables for the new tele-
phone system TO be put in by the rail-
road arrived
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
WIN shoot IIre nIrds

In Claymont. on January n. James
IT.. Robertson. of this city, win give a
shoot at live pigeons. Nearly 500
birds have been obtained.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Veterans win Have Jolly Time

Officers of the Union Veteran Le-
gion viii be installed by the grand
officers of the legion tomorrow night
Following the installation an enter
tainment will be given and supper
served.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
women.a An1IlIarr 20 Meet

On Thursday, January s. the
Women's Auxiliary OF St. Johns
Church will hold its annual meeting In
the church.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
New SheriR nTaIes LOW

Sheriff McDniel performed his first
official act yesterday, when he levied
mortgagor. at Eighth and Buttonwood
treets.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Defective FIue Caused Fire

In the dwelling of 7. J. Burns. No.
400 West Eighth street last night, a
slight fire occurred. caused by a de-
fective lue. A still alarm was sent to
the Friendship Company.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Workmen 30 Dine To-night

Wilmington Lodge. A. o. u. w, will
install Officers tonight, after which
supper will be served in the Clayton
House. Officers Of the Grand Lodge
will be present.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Tnken 10 the HoepItal

Suffering with appendicitis. Clar-
ence McErner, Of No. sol East Seven
tenth street. was taken to the Della
ware Hospital last night
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
T,po,s Elect Omosrs

Wilmington Typographical Union
held its annual meeting and elected
officers last evening.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Killed supposed Mad DOG

City Dog Catcher George Kopp cap
tured a supposed mad dog at Eighth
and TatnaI streets at noon to-day.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
pIasfercr. Illect omcers

Wilmington Union. No. 3S, Operative
Plasterers' International Association.
last evening elected officers.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Proceeding of Church Clubs Printed

Proceedings Of the eighth annual
conference OF Church Clubs Of the
United States. held in New Orleans
last February, and of which meeting
E. Tatnall Warner. Of this city, was
chairman, have been printed in pamph-
let form
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Court Grants Divorce

Superior Court has issued a decree
granting divorce in the case of DR.,
Thomas ID. Cook vs.. Mary Eva Cook.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
Tax ColIector Is sick

Horace G. Rettew, collector Of county
taxes. is confined to his home with an
attack of the grip.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
WI Hare Another store

Crosby & Hill have purchased 4
store in Bridgeton. n. j.. and will be-
gin business there about February 1.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
For a cola in the Head

Laxative Hromo.Quinine Tablets,
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
CONTEST BECON Ing INTERESTING
The Evening Journal Free Scholarship
Contest Becoming More Interesting

The free scholarship contest is now
becoming interesting. Yesterday six
new contestants came into the field.
Constants should send their votes as
early as possible, and not hold them
back.
The vote is as follows:
Evening journal., 1901-01-03

stops the Cough and Works on
the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay,
Prices 2 cents.
Evening journal., 1901-01-03
G. @. l. II. c.

Guess what we stand for and get the
prize.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1901-03-15
A Good Thing.

German Syrup is che special prescrip.
ton of DR.. A. Boschee, q celebrated
German Physician, and is acknowledged
to be one Of the most fortunate discover
les in Medicine. 1t quickly cures
Coughs, Colds and all Lung troubles of
the severest nature. removing, as it does,
the cause Of the affection and leaving the
parts in a strong and healthy condition,
1t is not an experimental medicine, but
has stood the test Of years, giving salts
faction in every case, which its rapidly
increasing sale every season confirms.
Two million bottles sold annually. Bos-
chee's German Syrup was introduced in
the Unites States in 1868, and is now
sold in every town and village in the
civilized world. Three doses will relieve
any ordinary cough. Price 70 cts. Get
Green's Prize Almanac. Asa. X, Leon
ard.