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Evening journal., 1902-12-15
BUSY LAYING FLOORS
Repairs to Burned d Portions Of County
Workhouse Progressing

The work Of rebuilding the burned
portions OF the, county workhouse at
Crsenbank is progressing rapidly. Tenn
porary repairs have been made TO such
an extent that the recent slset storm
did no damage whatever. The work
of laying the flooring in the admins
tration building is now nearly finished.
In a short time permanent roofs Will
be erected over the administration ana
south wings to replace the temporary
roofs. which were built Immediately af'
ter the fire
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
NEW BRIDGE OVER
SUSQUEHANNA
Railroads May Build Struct-
ure Between Perryville
and Havre de Grace

1t is reported in railroad circles that
the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and
Ohio railroads are contemplating
abandoning the bridges over the Sus-
quehanna river between Perryville and
Efavre de Grace. and are considering
the construction OF one to be used in
common about half way between the
two now standing.
BY its charter to build its bridge the
Pennsylvania railroad is compelled TO
carry passengers free between Havre
de Grace and Perrywille, in lieu Of the
construction on a foOtway. The new
bridge win. it is said. be a combina-
ton structure Besides the tracks. a
driveway and a footway will be pro
vided.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Many workmen Resign

Several designations took place at the
Diamond State Steel Company on Sat
urday. Among them We're Day Fore
man John Shultz, his assistant Night
Foreman Young; his assistant, Alvin
Becker, and sixteen bricklayers. The
msn were brought here by Bard, who
resigned as superintendent last week
They were all from Reading. Albert
Cochran has been appointed day fore
man. but the others have not been
named.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
MUTUAL BENEFICIAL SOCIETY
At Annual Election carmine Di Mare
Is Re.eleeled President

AT the thirteenth annual meeting of
the Italian Mutual Beneficial Society
yesterday the following officers were
elected.
President. Carmne DiMare; vice
president. Antonio Russo; correspond
ing secretary, John Diprisco; board OF
directors Antonio Antoniazzl. Cosmo
Barone. Domenico Totero: board Of
council. Antonio Florelli. Antonio
Salvatore, Antonio DiCamille. Car
mine GiammatteO, DOmenico Amatur-
zie; ilag-bearnrs. Vito GiulianO and
Nicola plubo. Carmine hi Mare was
unanimously reelected president by a
rising vote. Each member Of the So
ciety was given a handsome certificate
of membership for a Christmas pres
ont
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
FIERCE FIGHT
IS RECALLED.
Last Saturday Was the An
niversary of the Battle of
Fredericksburg
FIRST DELAWARE BOYS ENGAGED
TwentY-one Thousand Federal Troops
Killed and wounded--W Wilmington
Has Several Survivors Of This Con-
flict Living Here Today

Saturday was the fortieth anniver-
sary of the memorial battle of Fred
ericksburg in which 21 600 soldiers Of
the Union army alone, fell dead and
wounded on the battlefield. There
We're 10000 Federal troops engaged in
the fight. including the First Delaware
Regiment Three times did these brave
men advance against the Confederate
army behind its intrenchments. and
each time they were repulsed by the
raklng fire of the enemy, who We're
safely intrenched.
The battle was fought on December
10. 1862.
Last Saturday night was such night
as that on which the battle ended. On
the field between the two lines lay
thousands of men, many dead. but the
majority wounded. with sleet and rain
cutting their faces and freezing TO
their bodies as 1t fell. Survivors OF
the fight still remember the cries of
the wounded soldiers lying that open
field without protection from the ele-
ments.
Among the Delawareans who sur
vived the battle are Captain Peter b.
Ayers. Benjamin ID. Bongia and Frank
Neely Of this city. Captain Ayers
was appointed by Ex-Presidcnt McKin-
ley six years ago as a member of the
Committee on the Battlefield Associa-
tion. which includes the territory on
which all the battles of Chanclerville,
Fredericksburg and the Wilderness
were fought
Virginia has granted a big tract of
land which is being converted into n
park. lt Is expected that Congress will
at this session make an appropriation
to continue the work.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
PLANTS CLOSED FOR WANT OF COAL
Diamond State Steel and johnson
Forge Companies Shut Down
lndefinttelv

The entire plant Of the Diamond
State Steal Company is closed down
for lack of coal Not department
is working today on either side Of the
creek. It may be several days before
the works are again put in operation.
Crowds of workmen We're standing
around the gates this morning. not
Knowing the plant would not be
The Johnson Forge Company is also
shut down from the same cause. and
viii nor resume work until after the
holidays.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
HOUSE TO HOUSE VISITATION
Ministers and Sunday School Workers
Discuss the Plan

Ministers and Sunday school work
ers of this city. held a meeting in the
rooms of the Young Mems Christian
Association building this morning, for
the purpose Of discussing the subject
Of a house to house visitation. Repre-
sentatives from nearly all the churches
and many local ministers were present
at the meeting
After the subject had been thorough
ly discussed. the entire matter was re-
ferred to the Executive Committee OF
the Sunday School Union. Of which the
Rev. ]. W. Dasley is chairman, with
power to act.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
AFTER BRISTOL TEAM
Manager KrauseNwnI Probably rur-
chase It Outright

Manager Kause OF the Wilmington
basketball team is now the sole. owner,
Runner. his partner. having with
drawn. Manager Krause is after the
bristol team. and expects to have it
here I'm about a week or ten days. Il Is
a crack-a-jack, and will make Will
mington jump several pegs In the
standing of the league. John Cork the
famous guard of the old ST. James
American League team. has been
signed by the Wilmington manage
ment.
Camden will be the attraction here
tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Mr.. HARDESTy INJURED
Seriously Burned About the Face by
Flames From Heater

Court Stenographer Edmond C.
Hardesty was seriously burned about
the face and eyes at his residence, No.
2101 Boulevard, yesterday.
Mr. Hardesty is burning soft coal in
his heater, and yesterday he went down
as usual TO attend to the fire. AS he
opened the furnace door cloud oil
flames burst out upon him, burning his
hands and face. and It is feared, in
juring his sight.
He is now in bed under the care OF
Or. p. w. Tomlinson The doctor
thinks Mr. Hardestys sight will b,
saved.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
FREE NIGHT SCHOOL FOR DECEM-
BER.

No charge for December. Only SIS
from January 8 to June five months
practical instruction in English, Gram
mar and Composition, or in Bookkeep-
ing and Penmanship, or Arithmetic,
Spelling and Penmanship. Penmanship
course alone only $3.50 per month. A
low rate for the Stenographers' course
Call this evening between z and at
the Goldey College office, second floor,
Institute Building. Market street, cor
ner Eighth. Demand for graduates e1-
ceeds the supply.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Report Case Of Smallpox

The Board Of Health authorities re-
mort one case Of smallpox. The patient
is Annie e. PRYOR, colcred. aged 81
years, Of No. Mechanic street. This
is the only case at present in the city,
all quarantines having been lifted
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Rnads in Bad Condition

Residents Of Hockessin and vicinity
report that the recent storm did con-
siderable damage in that vicinity, ana
that the roads are slippery and In
bad condition for travel. Many tele'
graph and telephone wires are also
down in that neighborhood.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Funeral ef Mrs. Justis

Mary Z. Justis, aged So years, Of
Browns Mills, n. j.. died suddenly on
Friday last. The deceased was the
wife of George Justis. formerly Of
this city. The body was brosght 70
this city today, and interment, made IN
Mt. Salem Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15

was due to a rumor that United States
Minister Bowen was in danger There
has been no ground for such a rumor
and the presence of the Marietta was
not requested by Mr.. Bowen.
The enlistment of Venezuelan sol
diers continues; 1000 men from the
Interior reached Caracas .on Saturday.
The boycotting of British and German
goods continues. Il is reported that
80 Germans living in the country have
offered to support the Venezuelan gov
ernment against Germany.
The fact that the people Of Vene-
zuela are in absolute ignorance of the
designs of the allies upon their coun-
try creates a deep and disturbing inl-
preston here. The chief officer Of
President Castro's guard said yester-
day: IF there is to be war, let us
know, and we will fight If there IS
TO be only an assault on our coast,
where we cannot reach the allies. the
only thing left for us TO do is to de-
clare that to destroy your debtors
furniture is a strange way to force the
payment of his obligation l believe
this situation will soon come within
the scope OF the Monroe doctrine"
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
cholrs Preparing ior chrIsimas

The choirs of an the local churches
are now rehearsing the special uusic
for Christmas. Arrangements are also
being made by the Sunday schools for
the Christmas entertainments.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Small Fire Yesterday

A fire causing damage to the extent
Of $40 in the home of Anna Bowldon,
of No. $40 Windsor street, yesterday
afternoon, was caused by an oil stove
exploding Policeman Cornish extin-
guished the blaze.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15

HE ANSWERED THE QUESTION
Why they could sell Children's Christ
mas Goods cheaper than others be-
cause they were bought out OF season.
Mcmahon Bros, 502 King St
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
cHRIsrMAs pICTuREs.

Large assortment at right prices. w
Roy Fryer, 101 and 1O3 East Third st.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
PETITION FOR
A NEW TRIAL
Counsel for Railway Company
Claim Damages in Cox
Case Excessive
EIGHT DIVORCES ARE GRANTED
Special Jury Case Of Eva SzYmanski
VS.. F. Bumenthal and Company on
Trial--Husband of the Plaintiff Was
Killed in Morocco Factory

in Superior Court this morning,
Walter n. Hayes. counsel for the VIII
mineton City Railway Company. filed
petition asking for a new trial in
the case of Elmer Cox's widow, vs.. the
Wilmington City Railway Company,
on the ground that the damages award
ed by the jury are excessive. Cox was
injured in n collision with one of the
companys cars and died from the ef-
fects.
The jury on Friday last awarded
Mrs Cox 5000.
The pscial jury case of Eva Szy-
manski VS.. L. Blumenthal and Com
pany. was called for trial. II is an ac-
tion brought by Mrs. Szymanski to re-
cover damages for the death Of her hus-
band. Andrew szymanski. who was
killed at the defendant company Is
morocco factory I'm this city.
The case will probably take several
days as many OF the witnesses are
Polish people and their testimony will
have TO be interpreted Mrs. Nando
Ponesld Is the interpreter.
From the evidence submitted Szy-
mansh was killer while working In the
defendant company's factory on jan
uary 2S. 1901. Il was part of his duty
to enter drums where the skins ar,
colored, TO let ont the liquid. While In
one of the drums the machinery start
ed the drum to revOlve and Szyman
ski was so badly injured that he dice
several hours later. Counsel for th'
plaintiff claim that the machinery wal
/ defective.
a model Of the drum in which th
man lost his life IS being used as al
! illustration.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
ItaIy's claIms.

Rome, Dec. Is. Italys claims
against Venezuela are damages sus-
tanned by Italian subjects during the
Venezuelan revolutions of 1898 and
1900. When Great Britain and Germany
agreed upon q common course Of ac-
ton toward Venezuela, Italy thought
to join them. Two Italian men-of-war,
which left )tranto with secret orders,
supposedly for Tripoi or Morocco,
were in reality destined for Venezuela.
Other warships have been ordered to
Venezuelan waters.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Woodward & Bro.

woodward & Bro. will be open every
evening until Christmas.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Divorces Granted

DEGREES Of divorce have been granted
I'm the following cases: Mary b. vs.
Robert G.. Simmons: Samuel w. VS.
Mary v Craig; Elenor r.. VS.. Richard
G. Wadeworth; Lucy V. vs.. Dennis J..
Connor;; Sara NJ. VS. John H. O'Don-
nell; James f. VS.. Mary E. Finley;
John H. ys. Bella NJ. Ross, and Mag
gle r. VS. Joseph Carter.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Woodward & Bro.

Woodward & Bro sell Hardware,
Cutlery, Tools and useful Christmas
gifts.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
CASTRO'S PLACE
IS DEMANDED TOI
BRING PEACE
Venezuelans Seek Resigna-
ton in Order to Have
Congress Take Control
MINISTER BOWEN NOT IN DANGER

Firing Was Preceded by Demand tor
Satisfaction for Pulling Down Bril-
tish Flag on Merchant Ships--Vene-
zuea Notified of LaGuaira Blockade
Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 15.-A
movement is on foot here to request
President Castro to resign and to sum-
mon Congress with the view of aIrang-
ing a satisfactory settlement of the ex-
isting difficulties. Despite the bonn
bardment of Puerto Cabello by British
and German vessels. despite evidence
of continued internal strife, Castro
seemingly calmly faces the crisis. It
is believed this is based on the hope
that Argentine and Chile will come to
the aid of their sister republic.
The government of Argentina, in q
dispatch from Buenos Ayres has in
structed its consular representative to
report to BuenOs Ayres as early as
possible what appears to be the atti-
tude of the United States.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15

For Christmas presents, fine cologne,
at Cartmell's.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15


The government of Argentina, in al
dispatch from Buenos Ayres has in
structed its consular representative to
report to Buenos Ayres as early as
possible what appears to be the atti-
tude of the United States.
Puerto Cabello. Dec. 15.-The Brit
ish cruiser Charybdes and the German
cruiser Vineta have bombarded the
fortress here. They quickly silenced
it. The bombardment lasted for 40
minutes The fortress is composed
of Fort Salano and the Castle Libedta-
dor. After the firing ceased the
Charybdes sent marines to occupy
the castle. The fortress was almost
demolished. 1t is probable that only
a few persons were injured by the
shelling The commander Of Castle
Iibertador has been taken prisoner.
While the firing continued there was
intense excitement in this port. Every
house in town was closed. The cruis-
ers are still here.
The people of Puerto Cabello can
not account for this precipitate action
on the part of the allies, which they
consider to be proof that Great Bri-
tain and Germany intend forcing war
upon Venezuela.
The Charybdes and the Vineta ar
rived here Saturday morning. The
captain Of the English merchant
steamer Topaze, which was seized by
a mob last Wednesday, visited the
English commodore on board the Cha
rybdes and returned an hour later with
a detachment of so marines, VINO took
charge of the Topaze. The Dopulace
was greatly excited at this incident
and raised the cry ITO arms" but no
incident occurred.
The English commodore then sent a
demand to the authorities for immedi-
ate satisfaction for having pulled down
the British flag from the TOpaze, and
advised the government that if salts.
faction was not forthcoming in two
hours the fortress and custom house
would be bombarded The authorities
on the receipt of this demand sent q
message to President Castro asking
for instructions.
At o'clock the Charybdes. and the
Vineta opened fire on the fortress and
Y custom house. The fortress replied
but was soon silenced. No damage
was done to the town.
The United States consul went OF
board the two cruisers and was in
formed by their commanders that they
had come to this port in search Of the
Venezuelan warships.
Evening journal., 1902-12-15
Notified Of Blockade.

Caracas, Dec. ia note from the
commanders of the allied Anglo-Ger-
man fleet which the Venezuelan gov
ernment refused to receive Friday at
La Guiara, was sent Saturday to
United States Minister Bowen at Cara
cas- and forwarded by him to the
proper government Official here. The
note is in the name of Great Britain
and Germany; it requests all Venezue-
Ian ships, after the lapse OF five days,
to refrain from sailing from the port
of La Guiara until the present difficult
ties are over.
The question Of what right Great
Britain and Germany have to coerce
Venezuela without declaring a block
ade is being asked on all sides here.
The news of the shelling of the for
tress and custom house at Puerto Ca
bello Saturday afternoon by the Brit
Ish cruiser Charybdes and the German
cruiser Vineta reached Caracas at a late
hour Saturday night. 1t caused con-
siderable excitement, and in spite Of
the preventive measures taken by the
police of Puerto Cabello, trouble is
feared at that port.
The statement that Italy, through
her legation here, is to demand pay
ment of her claims against Venezuela
has been confirmed.
The arrival of the United States gun
boat Marietta at La Guaira Saturday
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-16
A Deep Mystery.


1t is mystery why women endure
backache, headache, nervousness, sleep.
lessness, melancholy, faintipg and
dizzy spells when thousands have
proved that Electric Bitters will quickly
cure such troubles. 81 suffered for
years with kidney trouble" writes Mrs.
Phoebe Cherley, of Peterson, Ia, land
a lame back panied me so l could not
dress myself, but Electric Bitters wholly
cured me, and, although 73.years old,
l now am able to do all my housework. y
1t overcomes constipation, improves the
appetite, gives perfect health. Only
soc at l.. Van Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-16
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CORRESPONDENCE 5
Items of Interest as Reported ;
by our Correspondents. ;
Morgan.

Mrs. J. w. Hubbard and daughter
Halle spent Saturday and Sunday with
her parents at w Woodland.
There was an oyster supper at Ed
Woods Tuesday evening and a merry
time is reported.
Wayne Cannon, of Eden Prairie,
visited relatives in this vicinity last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cummings, of
Davis City, visited last week at Benton
McClaran's.
A number from this vicinity attended
a party at Mr.. Merrick's near Woodland
Friday night.
Alice Asbach, of Days City, attended
the Van Horn. Campbell Wedding We'd
nesday evening.
Chas. Campbell and family were Leon
visitors Saturday.
Mrs. A. Z. Hubbard visited Friday
afternoon at r. f. Dunham's.
j. b. Robinson and family and Mrs.
j. w. Hubbard and little daughter call.
ed at M. L. Dale's Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Nan Cozad visited Mrs. S. j
Cozad Tuesday.
Edith Bryson, of Woodland, is visit.
ing friends here this week.
Cleo Bryson and Nellie Dale took sup
per with Ella Griffin Friday evening.
Mr.. Bert VanHorn, of Texas, anc
Miss Eta Campbell were quietly mar
ried at the home of the BRIDES parents
iu this vicinity Wednesday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. VanH orn started Monda,
for Texas, where they will make thei
future home. Their many friends wisl
them success in their new home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-16
Woodland.

Prof. Hutchison, of Leon, spent Sun.
day at home.
Harry WATSON and John Bellows were
in town Thursday buying horses.
Rev. Trotter classed his meetings at
the M. E. church Wednesday night as
he was called to another point.
L. D. Rose made several good horse
and mule swaps last week.
o. o. Littell aud another horse buyer
from Corydon were here Saturday and
bought five good horses from our farm.
ers.
L. d. Massey, of Big Springs, passed
through town enroute for Leon.
Hugh Smith had a mare badly found
cred Friday night. Mr.. Smith has bad
luck with his horses as the mate to this
mare fell into we'll and killed itself
not long ago.
Jim Newlin and Sim Mauk returned
from Joplin, Mo-, Saturday.
Frank Dodd, Of Garden Grove, was in
town Saturday.
Miss Effie Newlin, daughter of John
Newlin, Of Joplin, Missouri, came Sat.
urday for visit with relatives here.
w. E. Massey and A. w. Bryson
were Leon visitors Monday.
Mr.. Myers, of Lewisburg, is saving
wood in this vicinity this week.
Miss Anna Smith gave party to her
young friends Saturday night.
Claud Beavers sold fine bay mare
Saturday for $l32.5O.
Alfred and Oracle Stephens went to
Derby Friday to visit their sister.
Roy Beavers and Dick Lockwood
took o.. o. Littell's horses to Corydon
Sunday.
Perry and Yves Brown, of Wayne
county, were in town trading Saturday.
Mr.. Cannon, of Mt. Ayr, is visiting
at his grandfather's Uncle John
Settlers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-16
Public Sales.

will sell at public sale at my residence
2 miles north and Il miles west of Deca-
tur, on Friday, Jan. "a, the following
property: horses, is cattle, consisting
of COWS, 5 two.year-old heiters, 2
yearling heifers. 5 spring calves and
Hereford bull. 80 head of hogs, con-
sisting of Is shoats and IA fall pigs, Nc
Cormick mower, sweep rake, riding
John Deere stirring pillow, riding John
Deere cultivator, 2 walking cultivators,
John Deere disc, fourteen inch stirring
pillow, Brown corn planter, wagon, feed
mill, wood saw, tanning mill, bob sled,
steel harrow, set double harness, 600
bushels of corn, corn fodder, oats straw,
IL tons hay, S stands of bees. Terms Of
sale IL months. MADISON STEPHENS.
CAPT. w. w. STEWART, auctioneer.
G. B. TOWNSEND, clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-16
President Roosevelt Assaulted.

The president-elect being detained at
his office later than usual upon Friday
night last, which was beautiful moon
lit one, instead of riding as is his usual
habit, started to walk to his residence.
While passing through Washington
Park he was attacked by two desperate
footpads, who were concealed near the
statue. They rushed upon him, struck
him powerful blow from behind and
he fell senseless to the ground Upon
recovering he was greatly astonished to
find that his purse, watch, ring, ETC.,
were not disturbed, but further search
brought to light the fact that treasure
of more value had been taken from his
person, viz: four reserved seat tickets to
see the great Doty's magnificent scenic
production, Faust. At Van Werden's
opera house Saturday Jan. Is.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-16
Tuskeego.

The protracted efforts at the Baptist
church conducted by j. M. Jones, OF
Des Moines, are still progressing. Seven
conversions have already been made.
Mrs. M. A. Percy has been on the
sick list the past few days with the
grippe.
Mrs. Whittier, of near Terre Haute,
visited with her daughter, Mrs. Harl
Scott, the past week.
Jesse Ashburn is quite sick with lung
fever.
Quite number of young folks from
Lamont attended church here Sunday
evening.
Will Festler had sale Saturday.
Mrs. Allie Smith, of Lamont, called on
Mrs. Ballinger Saturday.
Q. Il. Percy and family Sundayed at
Mrs. A. A. Piercy's.
Miss Lucy Dunbar, of Kellerton, visit
ed at her brother Jesse's few days the
past week.
Miss Maude Switzer spent Monday
evening with Gail Ballinger
Rey. Hayes and wife visited at Tom
Barnes Friday.
Runcle Turner and wife, from Elk
Creek, visited the latter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Brown Sunday.
Mrs. Jesse Dunbar visited Friday with
Mrs. Glen Creveling of near Lamont.
We are glad to chronicle that Mrs.
Chas. Percy is able to return home
after being absent two months.
Grandpa Stringham, from Wana-
maker, Iowa, is here attending the pro-
tracted meetings and calling on old
friends.
J.J. Beck, of Kellerton, was in ou1
town Saturday.
Grant Akers, of Lamont, was in oul
vicinity Tuesday.
Albert Moore has taken Dwight Bow
mans place as operator. Dwight has
gone to King City, Mo-, to visit witt
his mother.
Robert and Will Hall's father anl
mother are visiting them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-16

l will sell at my farm miles north Of
Decatur City on Wednesday, Jan. 80,
1902, the following property to.wlt: %
COWS, % calves, 2 Galloway males. All
the above cattle are thoroughbred Gal
loways in fine condition. 16 steers
coming two years old, 5 horses, 8 mares,
2geldings. Farm implements of various
kinds and other articles too numerous
to mention, 10 to 20 tons of hay. Terms
II months. j. w. LANEY.
CAPT. w. w. STEUARr, autioneer.