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Evening journal., 1902-05-07
LODGEMEN HAVE TO
PAY AN ASSESSMENT
1t Is Said 10 Meet Deficit in Other
StateS-Mr. Jones Makes
Denial

1t is said that members of the A. o.
u. w. are much exercised over an as
.sessment of $11 900 that has been laid
on the jurisdiction of Delaware TO
make up deficits of lodges in other
States.
Members of the order, it is said
have discussed the assessment and
think it an injustice. It is understood
that an extra assessment was laid upon
each member, and the balance of the
S11 900 would be met out Of the Grand
Lodge reserve fund.
A. l. Jones. a prominent member OF
the order. said this morning that there
was absolutely no truth in this report
He, as well as many other members OF
the order. had heard the story, and
attributed it to some insurance man
who was trying to make business foI
himself.
All of the Grand Lodges money is
intact, and there is plenty to meet all
running expenses. Mr.. Jones said that
the grand body had made its yearly
assessment of 81 for each member this
month but az this is laid by the FL
nance Committee in a month when
there are no death assessments, and
as there is no assessment for that pur-
pose this month, probably this started
the report.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
QUEEN. WILHELMINA'S
CONDITION is CRAVE
Ruler Has Been Unable 10
Take NOuriShment Since Last
Saturday

The Hague, May .7.-Advices received
here from Castle Loo hate yesterday de-
clare that Queen Wilhelmina's condi-
tion again excites grave anxiety. An
other consultation Of the queens doc
tors was held. The result OF this con-
sultation is not known. Extreme Sc
crecy is maintained as to the contents
OF the kilograms dispatched from Loo
Palace. This and other measures are
believed to indicate that the condition
of her majesty is much graver than
appears from the official bulletins II
is said that the queen is so weak that
she has been unable to take any nour-
ishment since last Saturday.
DR.. Roessingh never leaves her ma
jesty's bedside except for a brief and
much-needed rest, when he is always
replaced by DR.. Pot. Dr. Roessingh
very carefully dictates whatever news
concerning Queen Wilhelmina's condi-
tion is issued from the palace and he
declines to say anything further con-
corning his patient. Il is understood
that although the official bulletins rep
resent the queens temperature as nor.
NAL, 1t invariably rises towards mid
night, and that never for a moment
since last Saturday has there been any
cessation of anxiety.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
WORK OF WATER BOARD
Street and Sewer Department Writes in
Relation 10 Street

At the meeting Of the Water Commits
sion yesterday afternoon. Secretary
Grohe read a communication from the
Street and Sewer Department 10 the ef-
feet that the latter body shortly would
improve a number of streets and il the
Water Department contemplated laying
mains in any Of them, it would do well
TO do the work before the proposed inn
proyements begin.
The streets are: Poplar from Taylor
TO Eleventh streetsk Ninth. from Market
to King streets; Thirteenth, from Mar
ket to King streets; Eighth, from Ship
ley to Tatnall streets; Jefferson. from
Second TO Sixth streets; Monroe, from
Tenth TO Eleventh streets; Shallcross
avenue, from Jackson TO Van Burcn
Streets Union, from Shallcross to Lover
ing avenues; Scott, from Wawaset to
Park Drive Trenton Place.
The salaries of John Black and Daniel
Dohl were increased to $40 and $17 a
week. William simmons was accepted
as bondsmon for John NJ. Solomon, who
received the contract for furnishing coal.
A large number Of people have not paid
their water rent. If the money is not
paid within tuirty days. the water supply
will be cut Off
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
DISCUSSION OVER DAN
Water and Park Commission at Logger
heads Executive Committees Report

Tho Park Commimssion and the
Water Commission are at loggerheads
over the building of a sewer to carry
off the surplus water from Rattlesnake
run and prevent it going into the
Brandywine creek above the third
dam.
The Executive Committee of the
Park Commission practically decided
TO let the Water Commission build the
sewer. but at the meeting OF the for
mer commission yesterday the matter
was returned to the Executive Com
mittee for further consideration.
J. Nawlin Gawthrop said he opposed
the building of the sewer. II would
disturb trees and rocks in the park
and nothing would be gained by It.
The cost would be from $4,000 to
100000. All the members took part in
tho discussion.
Tho Executive Committee reported
that a conference had been held with
President Belts. of the Water Depart
ment and were informed that the
Water Department had decided to re-
enforce the present third dam and not
to join the Park Commission in build
ing a new dam.
II was reported that the iron for the
new pavilion, in North Park was on
the site.
John NJ. Rogers brought up the
question OF making Franklin street an
entrace TO the park. The matter was
referred to the Executive Committee.
hibiting persons from walking on the
grass plots in Kentmere Parkway.
The treasurer reported the expendi-
lures during the month were S1.44S.1S.
The balance on hand Is s5,3i630.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
DEATH CLAIMS
NAVAL OFFICER
Admiral Sampson SuCcuInbS
to Long Illness
mrs. SAMPSON FRUSTRATED
Death Due to a Severe Cerebral
HemOrrhage Which He Suffered
Yesterday Morning

Washington. May Rear Admiral
William r. Sampson, retired, died at
his home in this city at O'Clock yes
Cerday afternoon. The immediate
cause OF death was a severe cerebral
hemorrhage. He had been in a semi
conscious state for several days. and
yesterday morning suffered a severe
cerebral hemorrhage.
At the bedside when the admiral
breathed his last were Mrs. Sampson.
Mrs. Culiverius, the admirars mar
ried daughter; Admiral Simpsons two
young sons, Ralph and Harold Samp-
son; DR.. Dixon, the attending physi-
clan, and nurses and attendants.
1t has been suggested TO Mrs. Samp-
son that the Naval Cemetery at An
napolis would be a proper place for
the last resting place of the remains,
while other friends have represented
to her that he should be buried in Ar
lington Cemetery, near this city. Ad-
miral Sampson resided in Annapolis
eight years, during four years of which
he was superintendent of the academy
there. Mrs. Sampson prefers Annapo-
lis, but the matter has not been def
nitely decided.
Mrs. Sampson suffered a slight acci-
dent four days ago while attending to
the wants of the admiral, and has been
in bed since. She probably will not be
able to attend the funeral services.
Admiral Sampson had been i'll for a
long time, in fact ever since the con-
troHersy with Schley began. Frequent
ly of late, especially when the final
verdict was given, he has been report
ed az exceedingly weak and in grave
danger of death. During the court OF
inquiry he was hardly aware of what
was going on, and the decision in his
favor was a hollow victory to him. The
entire contest was conducted by his
friends and lawyers.
For a year past the admiral has been
living in retirement here, only going
out for a walk on fine day now and
then. His family have strictly cen
sored all news as to his health.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
EXECUTIVE OFFICER RESIGNS
Alexander BHrltigh Named to Succeed
Alfred Cochran

A special meeting of the Board of
Health was held this morning and the
resignation of Alfred Cochran, an
executive officer. was received and ac-
cepted. Alexander Burleigh, of the
Sixth ward. was named to succeed
him.
Mr.. Cochran sent the following let
ter to the board, giving his reasons
for resigning:
Being in receipt Of a communica-
ton from a number of prominent Re-
publicans, stating that in their opin-
ion the selection of two executive Off
GERS from one ward did not meet with
the approval of the party workers at
large, and not wishing to do anything
that would be detrimental to the best
interests Of the party, | have decided
TO present to you my resignation"
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
MANY MOURNERS
AT Hart. BIER
Funeral Services Held in st.
Peters PrO-CathOdraI
BISHOP breaches SERMON
Many Floral Offerings Including a
Chair Of Flowers From the
Police Force

With the solemn and impressive SER
vices of the Roman Catholic Church,
Police Commissioner Alexander j. Hart
was buried this morning. The services
were held in st. Peters Pro-Cathedral.
The church was filed with warm per-
sonal and business friends OF Mr.. Hart
who deeply mourn his loss. The body
was taken TO the church shortly after 10
o'clock and the service lasted for about
an hour and a half.
Before the body was removed 20 the
church, the deceased was viewed by nu-
merous friends at his home. The body
lay in handsome cloth covered casket.
The floral offerings were numerous. The
members of the police force sent a large
chair ,on which were the words "Police
Department" The other offerings were
from relatives and friends OF the family.
They consisted Of sweet peas, carnations
and lilies OF the valley.
When the funeral cortege reached the
church it was already we'll filed. Mr.
Hart, although a business man, found
time TO devote TO charitable and church
work, many of those present knew him
as a simple man than as successful
business man. There was 1t great gather
ing, however, OF those who knew him
in business and as public man during
the time he held Office in Wilmington.
The honorary pail bearers We're Will
lard Salisbury, John McCloskey, Henry
Schwarz, William NJ. Byrne, Philip
Plunkett, Augustus McCaulley, Winfield
5. Quigley and james B. Clarkson. The
active bearers were Moro McMullen,
Mark McKenna, a. II. Boynton, John Ii.
Holden, Frank Fox and Adam Bach
man, employees Of Mr.. Hart.
Nicar-General John A. Lyons was the
celebrant Of the mass. The deacon was
Father Dougherty and the sub-deacon
was Father Clancy. The Rev. Edward
J. McNegh was master Of ceremonies
In the sanctuary were the Revs. George
j. Kelly, John Connolly, Peter Hughes
and William j. Birmingham.
Bishop Monaghan preached the ser
mon. He dwelt on the uncertainty of lif,
and the necessity of being in readiness
when the call came. lie pointed out IN,
advantage of living a godly life. Tn,
bishop eulogized the deceased. Inter
ment was made in the New Cathedral
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
CHEAPER RATES
OF INSURANCE
@,OOO,OOO Company Will be
Incorporated Here
PAPERS IN HANDS OF ATTORNEY
II Will Transact Business at 25 Per
Cent. Less Than Present Tariff
Rates

lt is announced that in the course of a
few days, a new insurance company with
capital of S2,0O00O0 and a surplus of
S2,0OO,0O0 will be incorporated under the
laws OF this State The papers are now
in the hands OF a local attorney, and ne
expects TO send them to Dover next
week.
The company when organized and
ready for business will take risks at 25
per cent. less than the present tariff
rates. and will have offices in this city,
Baltimore and Philadelphia.
When asked If the advent OF "A new
company in this city at rates below the
present ones OF the local insurance COM
panies would cause them 70 lower their
rate, G. Il. Picrson said that he hardly
thought il would.
Delaware" he said. "and Wilmington
in particular, is enjoying a lower rate to-
day than any other place in the country.
We could hardly afford to make the rate
any lower as for the last three years in
surance companies have been doing busi-
ness at a loss. In Pennsylvania last year
over S6,000,0O0 was paid out and II was
either to advance the rate as was done or
20 out Of business, and Of course the rate
was advanced. In Delaware last year
the loss just equaled the earnings and l
think the companies closed the year
without earning a cent
1T is very hard just at the present
time to place insurance and the agents
are in need OF more big companies.
1t is said that the incorporators OF the
new company are Philadelphia under
writer's and prominent business men OF
Chicago and Baltimore. The present
headquarters are in Baltimore, but
branches will be established In all Of the
large cities
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
WELSBACH GAS COMPANY
PROCEEDS AGAINST CITY
Alleges That It's Lighting Con-
tract Vas Violated
Damages Are Not Named Bat Will Be Set
Forth When Declaration Is
Filled

Andrew C.. Gray, representing the
Welshach Street Lighting Company OF
America, this morning filed a suit
against the Mayor and Council OF
Wilmington for failure of performance
of contract The suit was filed with
Judge Bradford in chambers.
The amount of damages claimed is
not named. but it will be set forth
when the declaration is filed. Suit is
brought on the old contract on the
basis Of 1000 lamps. United States
Marshal Short this afternoon served
summons on Mayor Fisher and Di-
rectors Melvin, Carter and johnson.
of the Street and Sewer Department.
City Solicitor Reinhaldt will put in
an appearance for the city.
Although the suit was expected, few
people had an idea that it would be
brought so soon. After the meeting Of
the department yesterday, when the
compromise contract was revoked, Mr.
Gray went to Philadelphia and report
ed the boards action to the company.
He was instructed to bring suit at
once.
Ii is not known when the case will
be tried. The people in general will be
glad when it is settled one way or the
other as it has been dragging along
for months. In January, when the
lighting contracts were awarded, it
was found that the Welsbach Com
pany alreadyl had been awarded a
contract for 1000 lamps. After many
weeks Of consideration the Street and
Sewer Directors and the Welsbach
Comjany agreed on a compromise con-
tract for 51S lamps. Mayor Fisher took
few more weeks to consider il, and
then refused to sign it. Yesterday the
directors revoked the contract
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
QUEENS CONDITION MORE HOPEFUL
No Mention Of Turn for Worse in TOday'S
Bulletin

Het Loo, Holland, May 7.-Another
hopeful bulletin was issued from the
Palace this morning. In it no men
tion is made of the reported turn for
the worse in Queen WiiIhelmina's con-
dition at midnight.
The bulletin reads:
Last night there was a very slight
increase in the temperature Of her
Majesty. but she had a good night, and
this morning there is a complete alb
sence of fever, and the patients gen.
eral condition is satisfactory"
New York. May John r. Platen
Consul General OF the Netherlands, re-
ceived the following cablegram today
from the Foreign Office at The Hague:
Queens condition satisfactory; nc
fever"
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
MORE NAMES MENTIONED
Politicians Talking Of a Successor to Mr..
Hart

Politicians now are guessing as to
who will be elected to fill the vacancy
on the Board of Police Commissioners
caused by the death Of Alexander J.
Hart. These names were mentioned
this morning: DR.. Howard Ogle,
James Price. John w. lawson and
John p. Donahoe. The commission
may elect a successor this week.
At meeting last night the commits
sioners adopted resolutions OF regret
on Mr.. Hart's death.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
Knew ArchbIshop CorrIgan

DR.. Philip NJ. Plunkett, of No. 1412
Lancaster avenue, was a schoolmate of
Archbishop Corrigan at ST. Mary's Col
lsge and DR.. Plunkett also knew his
brother James. The future archbishop
was very studious youth and general
favorite with the boys in the college. He
never took part in athletic exercises ow-
ing to bad health. The archbishop was
in Wilmington once. when he attended a
service in st. Peters Pro-Cathedral, but
few people recognized him.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
PILGRIMS KILLED IN WRECK
At Least Nine Killed On Their Way 10
IOnrdeS

Paris, May IA train loaded with
Belgian pilgrims, on their way to
IIourdes, has been derailed near Moyne-
vile, between Amiens and Compiegne.
The accident occurred while the train
was going at full speed. 1t is known
that nine persons were killed, and that
many were injured.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
WAITE SURELY
WAS In SMYRNA
Stepfather Identifies Him in
Georgetown Jail
RECOGNIZE HIS PHOTOGRAPH
PiHkOrtOn Suspect Can be Cleared
Of Collins Murder by Strongest
Kind Of AIibi
RECOGNIZE HIS PHOTOGRAPH

When last week the Evening Journal
practically established an alibi for the
demented negro held in the George
town Jail for the murder of Mrs. Col
Inns, the story was generally credited.
The correspondent of the Journal
proved by many reputable witnesses
that the negro was in Smyrna on the
11th and 18th.
A number of persons, however, have
questioned the accuracy of the report,
and have declared in letters to the edi-
tor that the negro in the Jail is not
the same person who is known in
Smyrna, and not the person the people
of that town had in mind.
To make the truth apparent, one
way or the other, staff reporter of
the Evening journal was sent yester-
day, armed with photograph of the
negro, taken in Georgetown Jail, and
instructed to get the exact truth, no
matter where it lay.
Numerous parties in Smyrna who
saw the negro on the dates named,
identified the photograph as a picture
Of the Smyrna negro who is in the
Georgetown Jail. But not satisfied with
this our reporter took the stepfather
Of the suspect to Georgetown today
when in the presence of Sheriff Hart
tho recognition was mutual and COM
plete. This establishes Waites inno-
cence beyond peradventure.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
PLANS FOR MECARY BUILDING
They Are Now Being Prepared by Cars.
we'll, the Architect

+. r. Carswell, architect, is prepar-
ing plans for a large store for NJ. Me-
gary & Son. which will be erected at
Sixth and Orange streets The archi-
tectural design of the building will be
similar to the store now occupied. AT
present the ground is being cleared of
the debris from the Foord bottling
establishment, which formerly occu-
pied the site.
When the new building is erected
and iointed to the present one, Megary
& Son will have the finest, as well as
the largest, furniture store in the city.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
SHIFTER HAD TROUBLE
Could Not Draw Heavy Train Of Cars Out
of Shed

Shifting engine No. 6, of the Penn
sylvania railroad, had a hard time
pulling a long. heavy string of cars
through the French street station to-
day. At the western end of the shed
the tracks spread a little and are very
slippery.
The sand would not fall on the rails,
but went between them. The engi-
neer made several attempts to cross
this particular spot, but each time the
wheels slipped. and showers of sparks
and small pieces of steel were thrown
upon the platform.
Another engine was attached 10 the
other end Of the train, and It then was
drawn out OF the shed.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
YOU CAN GET IT AT LYNCH's.

Anything you want-some stores are
iust-out-stOres. But ours, the Justin
stores. Goods arriving every day,
seasonable eatables and drinkables.
We would like TO add your name to
our Saturday delivery. a standing or
der for our select white-stopped beer
our own bottling. soc. dozen. Bass &
Co.'S ale and Guinness stout for in
valids, in half pints. s1.4O dozen. Tele-
phone numbers ZOO and $50. Main
store. n. w. Corner Madison and
Fourth streets. ID. w. Lynch.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
Trains Crash in Fog

Topeka, Kansas, May 7-Dua1ng the
heavy fog this morning an extra east
bound cattle train on the Union Pa
cific ran into the regular eastbound
freight train at a crossing in North
Topkea, causing a wreck in which two
stoclmen were killed and seven in
jured.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
PRESENTED WITH A DIAMOND
Employees Give Foreman a Valuable
Testimonial Of Their Esteem

Employees Of the Pullman car shops
yesterday presented to Frank Br0bst
valuable diamond, mounted in n gold
shirt stud Mr.. Brobst has been pro-
NOTED TO superintendent of the Pullman
plant in Miles, Ohio. and the gift was a
testimonial from the men with whom he
has been associated so long.
G. A. Cline made the presentation
speech and expressed the regret the men
felt at Mr. Brobst's departure. Mr..
Drobst responded feelingly and thanked
his fellow employees for their gift.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
REMoDELING CAUSE MANSION
Plans Now Being Drawn by R. L. PerOt Of
PHILADELPHIA

Plans for the remodeling of the J.
Taylor Cause mansion, recently pur-
chased by Mrs. Eugene DUPONT, are
being prepared by r. /. Perot, Of
Philadelphia. While the plans en-
brace many changes, a large portion
of the mansion will be allowed to re-
main as It is.
Just as soon as the deed to the prop
erty is turned over, the alterations will
be commenced.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
Recognlzed BY stepfather

STAFF Correspondence Evening journal.
Georgetown, May THE Evening
Journal has, beyond peradyenture, es-
tablislAed a complete allbi for Waite
Sipple, or Platt the demented and self
confessed murderer of Mrs. Aida Col
Inns, whose mutilated body was found
in the stable on her husbands farm
near POrtsville, Sussex county, on
April r.
In the presence Of an Evening Jour
nal reporter and Deputy Sheriff Marsh
this morning, the negro was identified
as the crazy bicyclist who was seen in
Smyrna on April IL and y. He was
identified by his stepfather John
Henry Clay Franklin, of Smyrna. The
recognition was mutual and the pris-
oner said:
Hello, uncle 'Clayt!"
well, Waite" said the old man.
Then this is your stepson is it?"
asked Deputy Sheriff Marsh.
''Yas. sab. Dat boys mother came to
keep house for me when he was about
Z years old
Did you see him in. Smyrna re-
cently?"
Yes. sir.''
when did you see him there?"
1T was on Friday or Saturday af-
ternOon. but / don't remember the
date. 1t was the day that the police
were talking about alTesting him, and
there was a funeral there that day.
don't know who was buried. Waite
came to my house on Fisher street and
asked if 'Clayt' Franklin lived there.
! came out of the house and he kind
of smiled and said: Uncle Clayt you
don't know me, do your | told him
that / did not. He then spoke of his
mother and then l recognized him.
wanted him to stay fOr while, but
he would not do it. He would not sit
down, for he said that he had a good
ways to go down the State. He left me
without saying goodbye"
You are sure that this is the man
who was at your house on the day ol
the funeral?"
eyes. sir"
who is this man. Waiter" asked
Mr.. Marsh.
clayton Franklin"
do you know him?"
Eyes. sir"
did he raise you?"
Partly"
rs he your father?"
No. sir. He lived with my mother.
"Have you ever been in his house in
Smyrna
mot since l came through there"
'When was that?"
81 don't know, sir"
THE prisoner frightened up and
Mr.. Marsh said that it was the
first time he had seen the negro smile
since he had been in Georgetown Jail.
Charles Moore. attorney, will defend
the colored man, and was present dur
ing the interview. He also asked a
few questions. Waite and his step
father were left alone together in the
cell and had long talk about old
times.
Blood Stains Accounted For
Word has been received from Denton
that Waite got blood on his clothing
while in Denton Jail. He cut his hand
on the wire of a broom which he
snatched from one of the keepers
The wound bled freely and he got the
blood on his coat. trousers, shoes and
shirt.
John Hen<y Clayton Franklin wa
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
Another A. o. U. W. Banquet

American Lodge. A. o. U. w, is
considering a proposition to give a
large banquet similar to that of Will
mington Lodge 1t will be discussed
at the meeting of the lodge on Friday
night.
Evening journal., 1902-05-07
Woman Struck With Bottle

Sarah Reese. colored. was hit in the
head with bottle thrown by William
Boyer last night. No arrest has been
made.