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Evening journal., 1902-01-15
LONG SESSION OF COURT
ADJOURNED AT LAST
No Decision in Water Board Case.
Mr.. RumiOrd'S Memory
IlOnOred

County Court adjourned the November
session yesterday afternoon and there
will Doe no more court until February Q.
The ease of Weldin vs.. the Mayor and
Council of Wilmington was argued yes.
terday but the court did not decide the
right of the Water Department 10 pur.
chase land upon which io huild rescr.
vOir. William s. Hillcs appeared for
Mr. Weldm and Herbert IL. Ward and
Robert g.. Hartman for the city. The
court gave no decision.
Andrew G.. Gray probably will hle ex.
ceptions To the verdict of S91i9 allowel
for the plaintiff in the Giuseppe Gior.
diano damage case. He had his eyes blown
ont 10y q premature blasN in the quarry
of the BnndyWine Granite Company.
Mr. Gray has until Saturday 20 file the
exceptions.
Willard salisbury presented a petition
of DIR. X. A. T.. Penrose, of Philadelphia,
to have certain proceeds of a sale Of real
estate paid out of the court. The other
party at interest was the Security Trust
and Safe Deposit Company. which was
represented by Colonel Beninmin Nields.
The court declared in favor of Mr.
salisbury, and directed the pdyment of
the proceeds of a sale of the involved
property 20 Mr.. penrose.
Anthony Higgins presented 60 the
court resolutions on the death of Charles
G.. llumford. which had been adopted by
the Bar Association. Remarks were
made by Anthony Higgins. John Biggs
Judge Sprunnce and Judge Grubb. The
resolutions were then ordered spread on
the minutes of the court, which ad
iourned ont of respect for the deceased.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
MELVIN'S BOND NOT
APPROVED BY CITY JUDGE
Signature Of President Sickles Of
Surety Company on Document
Not Witnessed

Thomas II. Melvin presented 20 City
Judge Churchman this morning the
American Surety Companys bond of
$4,000 for the faithful performance of
Mr. Mclvin's duties as a director of the
street and Sewer Department but the
document was not accepted because the
signature of David Sickles. president of
the New York company, on the bond was
not witnessed
Following the routine work of City
Court Mr. Melvin. accompanied by j.
Ernest Smith his attorney. appeared be-
fore Judge Churchman for the purpose of
bonding
Clerk Joslyn was instructed To read the
bond, after which Judge Churchman said
he could not approve the document for
the reason above stated. The judge
added that il would hc endorsed when
such was done. Mr. Smith explained
that the matter had evidently been over
looked by Mr. Sickles The bond prob
ably win De presented tomorrow in cor
recled form.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
MIR. MESERVE
NOW TALKS
Says Trouble at WOrkhOuSe
Was TriHing
ONE MAN Was DISORDERLY
But No Demonstration Of Force on
Part OF The Prisoners
Followed

Chief Warden Meserye. Of the county
workhouse, told reporter for the Even
ing Journal this morning that the re-
ported trouble az the workhouse was not
as serious as had been made TO believe.
He explained that he did remove a coll
ored man from the workroom because Of
improper conduct, and that several other
prisoners refused to work Immediately
thereafter.
There was no loud talking or demon
stration," said Mr.. Mcserve. "and when
/ returned 10 the w0rkroom / ordered
the men back to their machines and they
went The man whom | took out did
not complain Of the food He had been
acting disorderly for some days and
took him out"
About feeding the prisoners ON eight
cents day he said that he was not con
fined 10 any price
"'fhe trustees simply gave me instruc-
tions TO feed the prisoners aud did not set
any price. The prisoners get plenty 90
eat ! purchase substantial and pure
food, and my orders have always been 10
have any improper cooking of the food
reported TO me. When asked by your re-
porter yesterday. ! did not think that the
little trouble out there was worth mem
tioning. Everything is done openly and
above board and records Of the affairs of
the workhouse are kept i'm writing and
can be- seen Ina the institution at any time
rhe rate at which we are feeding prison.
crs is about the same as that ia the best
criminal institutions in the country.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
FILIPINOS LAY
DOWN ARMS
TWenty-three InSurgent Of
liCOFS Among The Number
SURRENDER is UNCONDITIONAL
Colonel Saws He Can Prevail Upon
Many More insurgents TO
Surrender
SURRENDER is UNCONDITIONAL

Manila. Jan. l5.-The full surren-
der of the forces Of Colonel Marisigan,
who. with Major Cabrera and a rene
gade priest named Castillo. gave
themselves up Internationally jan
uary 10 to General Bell, who is con
Quoting the campaign against the in
surgents in Batangas province, oc-
Cured yesterday at Taal The in
surgents created a surprise by bring
ing in 60 more rifles than the au-
thorities thought Marisigan could COM
mand in the district Of Taal, which
he controlled. The Filipinos who sur
rendered included three colonels, one
major. FIVE captains and y ieutan-
ants and 245 men They gave up 219
rifles and one cannon All the insur-
gents who surrendered did SO uncOndi-
tionally General Bell ordered the
men to be released.
Colonel Marisigan says he can pre-
vail on many more men to surrender
during the next few days and also OBJ
tain possession OF a number OF addi-
tional rifles. General Bell says the
surrender pacihes for the time being
all the eastern part of Batangas.
chaffee's Stern Measures.
Washington. Jan. 15.-The follow
ing copy Of a special order, issued by
General Chaffee in the Philippines,
on account OF recent disturbances in
Southern Luzon, was received at the
war department yesterday:
whereas a large and influential
number Of the inhabitants Of the prov
inces of Batangas, Laguna and Taya-
bas prefer to give assistance in money
and supplies to disturbers of public
order rather than aid the military aw
thorities with information which may
cause attacks to be made on insurrec
tionsts. or the arrests of such as live
I'm the barrios as spies, it is ordered
that all ports in the provinces Of Ba
tangas and Laguna be closed to trade
and remain closed until further no
tice; that payments of all rents by
army administration in the provinces
of Batangas and Laguna be suspended
until further orders. In the prov
inces of Batangas and Laguna thC
oath Of allegiance will be taken al
once by all municipal officials anC
all municipal police who have no
hitherto subscribed to the oath, OF
pain of instant removal.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
GRAND JURY INDIcrs
One Bill Against George Davis--Jurors
Went to Wrong Court

At the afternoon session of the United
States Court yesterday two members of
the jury did not appear when their names
we're called Late in the afternoon they
appeared and told the government oili-
cials they did not know where the Fed
oral building was situated, therefore their
delay. They had been waiting around
the county Court House for the grand
jury to be called.
Robert II. Richards, counsel for Charles
p. Rowland, in the case of Rowland vs..
the tugboat Rambler, made a return Of
the sale, which be asked TO be confirmed
and the proceeds distributed.
Today the Grand Jury returned with
four indictments. They are against
violators of the postal, currency. PEN
sion and revenue laws. Violator of the
currency law is George Davis. recently
arrested in New Castle on a counter
feiting charge. He viii be arraiguned
at o'clock
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
More Banks Name Directors

The following named men were elect
ed directors Of the Central National
Bank yesterday afternoon. Phillip
Plunkett, Charles r. Fritz H. f. Dure
S. G.. Simmons. Benjamin Nields, James
A. Hart. Allen Speakman. W. x. Cros-
by W. b. Sharp, II. NJ Lodge and r.
H. Brennan.
James p. Winchester, Samuel n
Trump, w. Harold Smith James c. Nc
Comb. George r. Hoifecker, Peter J.
Ford Howard r. Wallace and Herbert
H. Ward
National Bank of Delaware: Henry
g. Banning. Richard p Gibbons. Fran
cis III. Hofiecker Edward Andrews
Frederic Pyle. II. l.. Evans, James II
Hoifecker, Jr.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
WILMINGTONIAN HAS FOOT
CUTOFF And LEG BROKEN

Edwin o. Matthews. who is employ
ed by the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany. and whose home Is al No 1923
West Third street. this city was seri-
oualy injured on Monday evening in
Jersey City. Matthews had been sent
with some other men to work on Pull
man cars. and while returning from
work he was struck by train, which
.cut of his right foot. broke his left
leg In two places and injured his
head He Is now I'm ST. Francis Hos
pital. i'm that city. Doctors say he viii
likely recover Mr. Matthews is q
member Of Union NJ 70, Church and OF
several secret societies here.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
FOR SWEET CHARITYS SAKE
Large Audience Hears Fine Addresses in
the Grand Opera House

Under the auspices of the Hebrew
Charity Association the Rev. j. Leonard
Lcvy of Pittshurg and Simon Wolf, the
well-known Washington attorney. lee
inred in the Grand Opera House last
night The attendance was large aud
the occasion is regarded as a pronounced
success
The stage was set as a parlor scene and
made very attractive by a profusion of
cut flowers and notted plants. and the
whole was set of by an artistically
draped American flag. On the stage were
the board of directors of the association
and their guests The committee in
charge was composed of David Snellen-
burg j. Harry Gordon and ID. J.. Levy.
Governor John Hum presided and in
troduced the speakers the first of whom
was Simon Wolf. His subject was
Charity" He congratulated the Jewish
people Of Wilmington on work they are
engaged in-that of helping the widows
and children To- get a livelihood after their
husbands and fathers had died, and by
succoring the injured. He spoke highly
of the generosity of the Jews in extend
ing their helping hand further than the
bounds of the Jewish people. He de-
clared that owing TO this work their was
not IA pauper jew, and a mendicant was
AN unknown thing among the Hebrews.
This was due 10 the work of the Hebrew
Charity Associations throughout the
country Ia finding employment for all
brothers aud by endeavoring 70 elevate
them 20 a polite standing.
The lecture of DR.. Levy was one Of the
strongest ever heard in this city. He
has the gift of oratory 10 an unusual de-
gree and as he is deep thinker, his adj
dress was remarkably instructive. lie
Illustrated il with anecdotes Of an enter
tafniur unturo
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Elevated to be Built

Chief Engineer Boughman and his
assistants have practically completed
the plans for the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company's elevated road through
this city. The plans will likely be
given to the engineers this week, en-
.abling them to make arrangements for
commencing work. Several months
ago the railroad company obtained all
necessary property rights, and now
will commence operations in the Vi
cinity OF Front and King streets.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
pryden Leads senatorlaI Elght

Trenton, n. j., Jan 15--A poll of
the Legislature last night showed
John f. Dryden strongly in the lead of
candidates for the seat in the United
States Senate. left vacant by the death
of General Sewell Mr. Dryden had 19
votes. falling short of nomination by
Is. The other candidates received
votes thus: John w. Griggs, 10;
David Baird. II; John J. Gardner, Il;
H. C. Loudenslager, 1 Edward c.
Stokes. 5; c. II. Gummere. A. Twelve
members We're non-committal.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
CAPTAIN MAslNao DEAD
Was Prominent Figure IN Maryland
Shipping Circles

Captain John Henry Masingo, a promi-
nent figure in Maryland shipping circles,
died suddenly in his Baltimore home yes
terday Of heart disease. at the age of Ga
years. During the civil war Captain
Masingo was a government pilot and sub
sequently entered the towhoat trade. In
1884 while in command of the Sampson,
he gained distinction i'm marine circles
by towing a mud machine and two mud
scows from Key West. Fla, TO this city.
Sea towing was then in it's infancy and
such a long tow was considered one of
the most dangerous voyages then on
record
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
WILL FURNISH SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Managers Award Contracts for This
Quarter

Managers of the Ferris Industrial
School met yesterday and awarded CON
tracts for supplies as follows: Shoes,
John b. Foreman; meat, Everett Guest
.of Marshallton; groceries, William IL.
Frank dry goods, Crosby 4 Hill; -four
and bread stuifs. NJ. l.. Garrett Green
hank Mills queensware. /. Lewis Row
x Co. This is the first time that
bids for furnishing supplies have been re-
ceivpd
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
MARYLAND HOTEL BURNED
Riyervitw House at Hayre do Grace
Damaged

Havre de Grace. Md. Jan. l5.-Fire
started in the Riverview Hotel at 4
o'clock this morning and gutted the
building, together with the cigar store
of Michael Quirk. and a dwelling occu-
pied by William Evans. The buildings
are owned by A. d. Spencer, of Phila-
delphia. Loss, $4,000. partly covered by
insurance. The fire originated from an
overheated stove in the hotel
Fire also broke out in the old NJ. +,
Church last evening, and was extin-
guisheu after doing slight damage. The
origin was a defective fue.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Death CONTINUES TO
REAP HIS HARVEST

Mary NJ. Dunneen, the 5-year-old
daughter of Patrick Dunneen. of No 1903
North Van Buren, street who died on
Monday. was buried this afternoon. In
terment was made in Cathedral Gene
terry.
Mary f. McCracken, Of No. s East
Twenty-fourth street was buried in
Riverview Cemetery this afternoon. She
was &c years old and widow Of the late
John McCracken.
High mass was said-this morning in st.
Paurs r. G. Church over the body of
Barbara Rowe, late of No. 106 Franklin
street The body was Inferred i'm New
Cathedral Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
DELEGATES GO TO WASHINGTON
Conferred With Committee on Rivers
and HarbGrs

Alvin II. M0rris0n, .. Tamall Wamer,
c. w. Pusey. S. X Smith Captain Hor-
ace Wilson, William lawton. and James
Wilson were among those who went TO
Washington today TO lay before the Com
mittee on Rivers and Harbors a request
for improvements TO the Christiana river
and the Wilmington harbOr.
The party left over the Pennsylvania
railroad at O'Clock this morning and will
return tonight.
The River and Harbor Committee fixed
the hearing at II O'Clock. The visitors
were introduced by Congressman Ball.
and various members of the Wilmington
party made remarks relative 10 what the
city desires in the way of an appropria-
ton for the DelawaFe and the Christiana
rivers.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
MR. PAYNE SWORN In
AS POSTMASTER GENERAL

Washington. Jan. 15.-Henry c..
Payne. of Wisconsin. was sworn in as
Postmaster-General this morning at
1905 in the Cabinet-room by Chief
Justice Fuller of the United States
Supreme Court, in the presence Of the
President. all the members Of the Cabi-
net. except Secretary Gage, and the
senators and representatives from
Wisconsin. and newspaper correspond
ents.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Will Entertain tomorrow Night

Wilmington COnclave, No 11s Mo-
gullians, will give an entertainment in
its lodge rooms tomorrow evening. A
reception will be held, after which a
smoker and musical program will be
presented. A great number Of mem
bers are expected to be present.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
FORMER OFFICIAL FOUND DEAD
County Commissioner Of Pennsylvania Dies
Of HomOrrhagey

Pottsville. Pa. Jan. County
Commissioner Frank Rentz was found
dead in his bedroom at Ashland this
morning Death resulted from hemor-
rhages. He was a native Of Hohenzol-
lern. Germany. where he was born, in
1888. He was prominently identified
with the development of Ashland, and
was twice elected a county commits
siOner.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Ere Was in the Air

Fire on the high bridge of the 3. & O.
railroad over the Brandywine gave mem-
hour they stood on the cross-ties Of the
bridge one hundred feet above the
Brandywine creek while they played
water upon the burning ties Travel was
delayed while the iiremen were at work
eXtinguishing the blaze.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
More Money for Monument

City Treasurer Feaster this morning
received the following contributions
to the Mckinley Monument Fund:
Maxwell Matthes. So; Davis & Bro,
So; Henry w. Perkins, 81.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Grand Master Is Busy

Grand Master Workman j. L. Ellis
continues TO install the oficers-elect Of
the A. o. u. W.. and will not finish his
work until February G, This evening he
win oficiate at Active Lodge No. 22 and
tomorrow night he win install the officers
of Friendship Lodge.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
MR.. LEIsEN A wcE-coNsuL
viii Represent Government OF Para
quay In WIlmington -

Consul-General Rutis, of Paraguay
stationed in Philadelphia. announces that
the government he represents has ap
pointed Theodore A. Leisen. of this city
vice-consul for Wilmington Mr.. Leisen's
district will be under the jurisdiction OF
the Philadelphia Consulate General.
Mr. Leisen is park engineer.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
Homlng Club Names omeers

The Diamond State Homing Club
has elected John c. Green president;
Harry Pierce, vice-preeident; MyrOn
Henderer, secretary and treasurer.
and Joseph Simmons. MyrOn Henderer
and William Cannon, Race Committee.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
MelvIn,s Membership Ceases

Thomas II. Melvin, whose membership
in the Citizens Committee ceases by rea-
son of his appointment 10 the Office of di-
rector of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment. has been succeeded as a member
of the Finance Committee by William +
Bancroft. Citizens cannot hold Office anC
belong TO the association.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
JAIL DISCARDED
BY THH COUNTY
Levy Court Discharges Com
miSSiOneFS andPhySiciauS
Of Institute

At Yesterday afternoons session of
the Levy Court Mr.. Ewart again
brought up the subject of advertising
He said that he had been informed by
William S. Hilles that the law did not
require the court to advertise asses
sors notices in the newspapers.
According to Mr.. Hilles' interpreta-
tion of the law the assessors are re-
duired to only hang their lists in GER
tain public places"
BY motion of Mr.. Ewart the ques-
tion was taken up and discussed on
the floor.
Mr.. Elliott said That he would save
the money.
Mr.. Chandler thought it unwise,
being OF the opinion that the news
papers should contain the notice as
/ heretofore Mr. Conrad. as attorney
for the court, looked mp the law on
the subject and other business was
taken mp pending the attorneys opin-
| ion
AGAIN SEVENTH STREET BRIDGE
Mr.. Elliott. as a member of the
Bridge Committee asked the court
what relation the county had TO Sew
enth street bridge
"The bridge has been turned OFF for
about ten days. People living over
there have complained to me and
/ would like to know something about
the subject. l have been down there
several times and have been unable 10
h find the bridgetendeI
well. the bridge has not been ac-
cepted by the county yet, said Mr.
/ Willis, "and ! guess the matter is
still up stream"
There was some comment about the
absence Of the bridgetender. and Mr.
Wiaits remarked that as the mans
name is on the payroll HE should be
there.
The Bridge Committee will look into
the matter and will report at the next
meeting of the court
There was little objection to the
election of Mr. Conrad as attorney fol
the Levy Court Mr.. Armstrong nomi
mated Mr. Knowles and made a shor
address in the interest Of his candi
date Mr Conrad received five vote.
and Mr.. Knowles one There was ont
blank vote cast Mr.. Conrad was in
uoduced to the court by Mr.. Ewar
and thanked the members for thei
courtesy.
The seven districts were apportione'
as follows:
First district, Mealey; Second, Chan
Idler; Third, Elliott Fourth, Ewart
Fifth Megginson; Sixth, Armstrong
Seventh, Willits.
81 think that the jail commissioner
and Jail physician should be dis
, charged" said Mr.. Megginson THE.
( have done their work and move tha
they be paid up until the presen
q time"
2 The motion was carried.
Mr.. Conrad gave it as his opinion
that there was no necessity for adver
Using assessment notices in the news
paper.
Mr. Ewart said that ne saw no rea
son why they should not comply wit
8 the law.
S CAS- there seems to be no objection
: / will instruct the assessors to han
b, their books up with notices Of place O
the sitting attached, said Mr.. Wilt:
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
CITY COURT NOTES
Batch of Cases Disposed Of by Judge
Churchman

Churchman
Judge Churchman in City Court today
fined Henry Jackson. cOlored, S3 and
costs for being drunk and disorderly.
Luke Naylor another prisoner charged
with like 0ffense. was more fortunate.
getting off with 81 and costs.
Edward Short, a youth, who was ar
rested by Officer Todd for vagrancy last
night was fined S. and costs.
Il was the first prisoner tried on New
Years Day. judge. said John Johnson.
charged with being drunk, so please let
me off this time
His excuse failed 60 go. however. and
the judge said; Three dollars aud
COSTS"
William Wing. a colored lad. was
among the prisoners in the dock. charged
with larceny. 1t was alleged that ne took
20 cents from a Front street merchant last
August. At the request Of Agent Frank
Stout his case was held up. until tomor-
row. His bail was fixed at $500.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
10 Have New Printing House

Building Inspector Cassidy this morn
ing gave legal permission 20 John H..
Haley 10 erect a oue-stOry printing es-
tablshment at No. SO9 Shipley street for
Thomas Rossiter.
Evening journal., 1902-01-15
BODY Brought Home for Burial

Robert H. Armstrong, late of this
city. died in Philadelphia on Sunday.
His body was brought here today for
interment.