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Evening star., 1902-01-22
DEMOCRATIC PARTY POLICY.
Committee Opposed to Caucus Making
q Platform.

The members of the committee of twelve
appointed by direction of the caucus OF
House democrats before the holidays to
consider a number of resolutions outlining
the policy to be pursued by the minority
during the present Congress. after holding
several sessions and considering various
resolutions have agreed by vote of II I'd
/ to recommend to the general democratic
caucus which meets Friday the adoption
of resolution declaring 1t to be the sense
of the democrats Of the House that the
caucus is not for the purpose Of making
platform declarations and has no power to
add to, or subtract from, the national plat
forms already adopted. Mr.. Henry of Tex
as will offer a substitute resolution
for the reaffirmation of the Kansas City
platform.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Palais Royal, 111.5 CT & 18th Sts.
to be coroner for the District Of

Columbia to be coroner for the District OF
Columbia. 0o,,s
terson Over, for the eastern district of Mis-
souri,; Thomas Lee Moore, for the western western
district of Virginia; Charles A. Wilson,
district of Rhode Island; Mack A. Mont
gomery, northern district of Mississippi -,
To be United States marshalsIJohn ~
Grant. eastern district of Texas; John II.
Haggart. district of North Dakota; 3. F.
Daniels, for the territory Of Arizona; B. II.
| CoIhert. southern district Of Indian terri
tory. and a large number of postmasters,
including the following;
District of Cofumbia-Orviile l. putnam
I,angdon date Pathfinder).
Virginia-Luzerne P. Harper. Suffolk; ok
James Craig, Waynesboroi William 7; Mil
ler. Shenandoah; John N. Davis WOOD
stock; Hansford Anderson, Westpoint
Joseph ". Waddy, Buena Vista; John b.
Kimberly, Fortress Monroe; Thomas w.
Carter Orange.
Also a number of promotions in the army
and navy, including Rev. Joseph Clemens
of Pennsylvania, to be chaplain In the
army.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Second Floor.
MORTUARY STATISTICS.
Four Deaths by Violence in District
During Past Week.

The number of deaths recorded in the
health department as having occurred IN
the District during the week ended on sat
urday last was 120, as compared with Ia
IN the previous week and with 141 in the
corresponding week of last year. OF the
decedents 66 We're white and "a colored.
The death rate for the whites and 16.S,
for the colored, 302, and for the whole OF
the deaths, 21.3. Mortality from affections
of the heart increased. as compared with
the last report, from to II, and that from
pneumonia from 19 to 21. There was de-
crease in deaths from kidney ailments from
10 to 6, disorders of the brain and nervous
system from 13 to z. and mortality among
children under five years Of age, from II
to @. and those under one year old from
80 to 22. There were seven fatal cases OF
typhoid fever; ! Of scarlet fever, and OF
diphtheria. By violence four deaths oc-
CURED, one being a homicide, by ooncus-
sion OF the brain, and three accidental;
one of which was by drowning one by fall
and one by being frozen.
There were A cases Of diphtheria In
quarantine at the close OF the last report.
During the week 20 new eases developed
and 10 were discharged. leaving 4S cases
under observation in 81 premises.
OF scarlet fever there were "a cases in
quarantine at the close OF last report. Dur
ing the week new cases were reported
and were discharged, leaving 30 cases
with warning cards in 33 premises
During the week two cases of smallpox
developed. both Of which have been placed
In the smallpox hospital.
Neither of them had it's origin in this
city. Investigation shows that one origin
ated In Quincy, Illinois, and the other in
Philadelphia.
The mean weather conditions that pre-
vailed during the week were Temperature
of the atmosphere, 90 degrees. relative hu-
midity, go degrees, and barometer, 29.S3.
There was only trace of precipitation OF
moisture with northwest winds averaging
nine miles per hour. The maximum OF the
Thermometer was - degrees on the 10Th,
and minimum 10 degrees on the 18th.
Evening star., 1902-01-22
MADE TWO WILLS.
Instruments Of Different Dates FILA
for Probate.

Two wills of Conrad Williams, one dated
September IA last and the other dated the
following month were filed yesterday with
the register. The latter paper writins
is only partly signed, the name appearing
Conrad Willi-." BY the terms of ths
other will the property OF the teetator in
square b12 is left to Henry Rupertus. ~
the paper partly signed It 10 directed thsk
Eliza Williams. the wife Of the testatoS.
who has already received her dover. as6
also his property joea1sd IN 6hi6, be kVS6
one doilsE The a9ae AMOUNT y lsai q
xssa saSs q Mary Ss oedeaSsa y. w,,es cn.8s. B "a ~
N Williams. A. E. l. Reese q named eS.
scutor.
Evening star., 1902-01-22

An explosion occurred In one Of the mines
operated by the Colorado Fuel end Iron
Company at Walensburg, Cal. IN which eax
wounded
Evening star., 1902-01-22
Art Department.
1ousekeepers List of BARGAINS.

broken Dinner and Toilet Sets Second floor for odd lots
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
FOOTBALL SEASON
OPENS SATURDAY
Wilmington A. A. Preparing
for Opening Game With
SteeltOn

Active practice was started yester-
day at South Side Park by the VIII
mngton "A. al football team. Tonight
an the candidates of the team will have
aluived in the city There will be no at
tempt made at formation until the
whole team has Leen out The opening
game of the season wiz be on Saturday,
When The Steelton team win be here.
lhe first game may not be won by the
loca's. as sufficient practice Will not
nave been had by that time to perfect
team work. hut they will show the
people OF Wilmington hat they can put
their confidence in them. a majority
Of the mon are alreaoy in condition TO
play.
1he work ci Getting The grounds in
shape has commenced. The field will
be laid out along the lett field bleach
cls Thus allowing the spectators who
occupy them a good view of the play;
This viii be Wilmington's represeh-
,alIvs team this year, and everything
lrcints to- q successful season and many
of the o'd Wilmington fivc-ites in-
cluding Mears, Slnms, McNea, Green
land Eliason win DE seen upon the
team
Tho Tigers football am,which made
euch q good record last year, has re-
organized for the season, ana would
/ Ike TO arrange games with eleyens IN
/ or cut of The city whose members aver
lags no pounds, Challenges should bc
ant 10 Walter D. Irabboid, No. 2lI
Walnut street.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
MISS SHORT SUES SCHOOL BOARD
She Demands Right to Take Second
Course of Tuition IN George
town School
Special to the Eve0inr Journal.

Georgetown, Oct. 14.-Elizabeth
Shorts mandamus proceedings against
the Board of Education of Georgetown
and John Emery Chapman, principal.
caused every member of the board to
be summoned into court yesterday.
Miss Shorts counsel contended that
She had been deprived of her right to
sit as a student in the public schools,
although between the ages of and p
years. The boards counsel contends
that, as Miss Short received the full
course of tuition in the schools and
was graduated therefrOm at the com
mencement last June, she has no right
now TO return.
Former Sheriff Robert Short, father
of Miss Short, AYERS that the schools
have not yet sufficiently equipped his
daughter. as she was not able to pass
examinations for teachers certificate
after graduating. The case will be de-
cided this week.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
TERRIFIC MINE EXPLOSION
TWO Killed and -Four Fa,ally laJgfo-
IN Illinois Shafs.

80 llANll9l9 ~ttetHf
springaell. Ill.,. oct l3.-W. ".
Ovcrcash and Michael Yoria we're
killed and four others seriously in-
jured yesterday afternoon in el e.
plosion at the Victor mine, Pawnee,
IS miles from here.
The fatally injured arc: Frank
Isaacs, breaker boy. dying; Peter
Green, head and body crushed; John
Burke, frightfully bruised; George
Worley, bruised and burned. Twelve
othere were terribly injured
The explosion occurred just before
the day force Of 100 men went off
duty and was caused by too much
powder in a blast, the concussion
causing coal dust, which thickly over
hung the mine, to explode with great
force. Some idea of the force of the
explosion can be learned from the
fact that all those killed and injured
we're about 400 feet from the place
where the shot was being fired. Isaacs
was hurled against the entry wall
with such force that his head was
smashed beyond recognition. The
company sent to Auburn, 10 miles dis
tant. for three doctors.
1t is reported that Overcast was
worth $4,000, and had no relatives
He had been in town but a few days
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
SAN DOMINGO REVOLUTION !
General Deschamrs Takes Up Arma
Against Government.

Cape Haytian, Hayt. Oct. 14.-Gen.
e7al Deschamps, the former governor
OF Porto Plata, santo Domingo. has
taken up arms against tho provisional
government of Santo Domingo, and
risings have occurred at Monte-Christi,
Daj1bon. savanctt and Guababin.
Tho artibonitc revolutionary army
won a brilliant victory Saturday at
Montrouis and the provisional gov
ernment's gunboat Volurogue was sunk
by the fort at ST. Mare. In the land
fight the troops OF the provisional gov
ornment lost 1l5 men killed. ono field
gun, a raDid-lre gun and many now
rifles
IL IS reported that the gunboat's S
crew was drowned The Nouvelle
Noldrogue, was recently commissioned
20 enforce the blockade OF the revolu-
tionary ports.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
LAST BASEBALL GAME TOMORROW
Wilmington VIII Close the Season
Here With Providence--will Play
in Philadelphia Saturday

The last of the series Of baseball
games between the Wilmington and
Royhorough teams for the champion
ship of tho independent clubs OF this
section. win be played in Philadelphia
on Saturday.
Manager Wiegand and the manage
ment OF the R0xbouough team met last
night in Philadelphia, and it was de-
cldcd to play two games on the Ath-
letic grounds. This viii be a double
header and the hast games of the sea-
SON, and will evidently attract many
Wilmingtonians.
One more game will be played here. 1t
is for the players benefit, and Provi-
dence viii be the attraction. TOmor-
row is the date set for the game.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Bloodshed IN VIrainia Feud.

Richmond, Va. Oct. 14.-On Sunday
night in an alteration near Boggs'
store, in Dickinson county, William
BARLEY fatally shot John Crabree.
BARLEY and his wife then started fo9
their home. and when near Clintwood
were ambushed, and Mrs. Barley was
mortally wounded. Tho trouble grew
out Of an cid feud involving several
families. and more bloodshed is ex-
pected. .-..-A------.-----l..-.--...a
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
BOTH CANDIDATES POPULAR
Charles q. Hastings and pavid g.
Moore Each Making Hare Fight

Special TO The Evening journal.
T8ura, Get i4.-Tie relations er-
iating between the senatorial Candi-
dates for the Third district arc much
closer than recently stated. They are
business partners in the fruit broker
age huainoa, phosphate business and
manufacturers of crates and baskets
They are of the same age about the
same size. both wear mustaches They
are reighhors; their homes on Cenrtal
avenue ndioin. They only recently
traded hnd that their lines ioight be
straight Both are widowers. Both are
hig-hcarted. and universally popular:
about the greatest difference being in
their names Charles a. Hastings Is
the Democratic nominee. and David
Odel Moore Is tho Republican candl-
date Both are born fighters and are
making the welkln ring. The majority
in the district four years ago was but
tWeny-siX, Dr. Farlcw. Democrat. be-
ing elected ever r. j. Ellis. who was
endorsed boy both factions of The Repub-
lican party Each of the candidates
expects TO he elected
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Appointed to Philippine Commission.

Appointed to Philippine Commission.
Washington. Oct. 14.-General James
l.. Smith, of California, has been ap-
pointed a member of the Philippine
commission to succeed Bernard Moses
who is to retire January 1. General
Smith filled the important Office of col
lector of customs for the Philippine
Islands. which he resigned to
accept the present position as associate
justice OF tho Supreme court of the
Philippines Judge Smith. is a promi-
mont oatholic.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Ex-cITY OFFICIALS SHORT. :
Discrepancies In Accounts of Harris
burg's Former Mayor.


burg's Former Mayor.
Harrisburg, oct 14.-Mayor Vance
c. Mccormick, sent to councils yes
to-day a communication placing in
their hands the information he claims
70 have secured in regard to discrep-
ancies found in the accounts of his
immediate predecessors and asking
for an investigation. The mayors
message states that during the mayor
alty term of John A. Fritchie. ending
on the first Monday OF April, 1902, fees,
co Is, etc, were collected and not ac-
counted for amounting to Sl,2S2.41.
During the same period fees for ser
vice of criminal process were collected
on account of cases returned from the
mayors office, paid by the county to
tho amount of s1,152.62. During the
term of John d. Patterson, which ended
April 1889, fees and fines appear to
have been collected and not accounted
for TO the amount of S71S17. These
items are alleged to have been OBJ
tanned from the official records.
Mr. Fritchie says that if there are
any shortages in his accounts his sub
ordinates arc responsible, and asks
that an examination of his accounts
be made.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Three Injured In Boiler ExDlosion

Ithaca, N.Y,O 1l-While giving a
new kerosene launch belonging to VIII
liam Commings, its trial spin, Com
mings, Scott Gross and John Com
mings were terribly injured yesterday
as a result of the explosion of the boil
err The launch was demolished. Five
other boys ia the boat escaped with
nothing more serious than a thorough
wetting. William Commines is in a
very procarious condition.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Special One Way Settlers Fares to the
Nest via 3. & o. r. r.

Until October 80, inclusive the Balt-
more and Ohio Railroad Company will
sell tickets to points in Arizona. Idaho
California, Colorado. Nebraska, Mon
tana, Oregon, South Dakota, New
Mexico, Utah, Texas, Washington and
Wyoming at very low rates. For full
write or apply to B. & o
ticket agents. or H. A. Miller. T. P. A.
Wilmington. Del.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Catarrh Cannot Be Cure,

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. az they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease
and in order to cure 10 you must take in
ternal remedies Halls Catarrh Cure IS
taken Internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls ca.
tarrh Cure Is not a Quack medicine. II
was prescribed by one OF the best physi
clans in this country for years. and IS
regular prescription. II is composed %
the hest tonics known, combined with IN,
best blood purifiers, acting directly ON tn
mucous surfaces The perfect comblna
ton OF the two ingredients Is what pro
duces such wonderful results I'm curini
Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
J. ]. CHENEY g. CO.. Props, Toledo o
Sold by drugststs, price S6c-
Halls Family Pills are the beat
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
JAS T. MULLIN & SONS

The contrast between black
and white is no stronger than
the contrast between good
and ordinary clothing There
is more in the makeup, cut
and trimmings than you think.
The good kind holds shape,
looks better, wears longer and
saves money. A lot of New
Suits for Young Men, $40 ,SIa,
SIS and $40. New Fall Over
coats, silk-lined, at $40, SIP,
SIS and $40. Rain or shine
coats $40 to $ss.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14

REDUCED RATES TO NEW OH
LEANS - VIA PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD. ACCOUNT MEETING
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIA-
TION.
On account of the meeting Of tie
American Bankers Association, at
New Orleans. La. November II TO 13
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
win seli excursion tickets to New
Orleans and return. November s to
l0 good TO return within eleven days,
including date of sale, at reduced rates,
BY deposiiirg ticket with Joint Agent
at New Orleans on or before Novem5r
rs, and the payment OF fee Of SO cents
am extension Of the return limit 10
November 30 may be obtained.
Tor specific Information REGARD ns
rates and routes apply to nearest
ticket agent.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Milford Church Observes Anniversary
Special TO the Evening Journal.
- 1

Speclal 10 the ENenng journal
Dover, Oct 1.-THE Rev. l.. e. Bar
rett, pastor of Wesley NJ. E. Church,
left yesterday for Milford, to particl-
pate in the thirty-third anniversary of
Milford NJ. e. Chapel last night. Other
ministers who took part in the exer-
cises were the Rev. S. NJ. Morgan, pas
tor of the chapel and the Rev. Jona-
than S. Willis, of Milford. DR.. Bar
rett will remain in Milford during the
week to attend the annual convention
of Dover district Epworth League.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Crusade Against Swearing in Dove
Special to the Evening Journal

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover, Oct 14.-While the authori-
ties of Dover are waging a war against
pOfanity on the State capitals streets,
the Wilmington Conference Academy is
waging another ON the campus of the
Methodist school. If any candidate of
the football team is heard to swear, he
is fined two cents a word. If player
fumbles or tackles high, he may not
take his spite out in cursing, for he
knows his penalty.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
ALLEGED FIREBUG HELD
Dover Men Mere Drunk and Disorderly
and Set Fire to Freight Car
special 10 the EvenIng journal

Dover, Oct. Thames McGovern
was brought before Magistrate Wood
yesterday and neld under 500 bail for
appearance at court, which will con-
vene the latter part of this month. Nc
Govern was arrested by Detective N. H.
Hutchins, of the Pennsylvania railroad,
for disorderly conduct about the Dover
station. Later it was found that Nc
Govern was in the gang which set on
fire a box car lying on the switch. The
men were drunk. The crew OF the
might OWL" which comes along at
2.S0 a. m, put out the fire.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
ALLEGED MURDERER CONVERTED
Processes Change Of Heart at Services
Held by Prisoners in the Kent
County Jail
3pecIaI 10 Id EvenInc Ion1nnl-

Dover, Oct 1.-the Young Mems
Christian Association, Of the Whining
ton Conference Academy, hold services
ut the Kent county Jail every Sunday
morning. Warden Ward allows the
prisoners to come out of their cells and
participate in the service. Usually o
prayer meeting is held. Last Sunday
Afternoon, at a meeting which the pris-
oners held themselves, John Benen,
who is charged with the murder of An
son Hilyard, at FELTON,, professed con
version.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
KIND m s.loon Elnht.

Passaic. N. j., Oct. 14.-In a saloon
fight in the tenement section of this
city Steve Tabo received stab wounds
which caused his death yesterday
morning. He got into an argum II,
with James Propatan. an Italian. who
pulled a stlletto and stabbed him in
the neck and abdomen The murderer
escaped.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
cnnn-.l crlnt Arrlu.a

San Francisco, Oct. 1.-THE United
states transport Logan arrived here
Yesterday. 50 DAYS from Manila, via
Nagasald Brigadier General Fred
erick Grant is on board. The trans
port also brought six troops of the
Ninth Cavalry 1855 casuals,> 55 dis
charged soldiers, % sick and a mum
Der Of insane soldiers.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
REDUCED RATEs no cLEvELAND.
THE LYNCH GROCERY STORES

are receiving new goods every day
The newest goods just in. Goldfish
Aackerol prunes. Eyaporatod Peaches
Anricots, Cut Macaroni and Pickles
Pure Spices and Vinegar for pickung
Stores Fourth and Madison streets,
Eighth and King streets. Send tele.
phone orders.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
SADIE MARTIN GETS HEAVY FINE
W. r. Ford, of Lewes, Must Serve
Time in Georgetown jail in De-
fault of Fine Imposed

Georgetown, Oct 14.--"You are a
woman of pleasing appearance ana
therefore a woman to do a great deal
Of HARM" said Chief Justice Lore yes
terday afternoon, in sentencing Sadie
Martin, caught in the Lewes raids. She
was sentenced to fine and costs of
S307
William f. Ford, another of the
1,ewes defendants, was committed to
jail for six months in default Of fine
and costs of S637 for gambling
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
Little Danger cf Cholera csmine Here

Lilte Danger CT Cholera Coming Here
washington. OcL i4.-The army mcd-
ical Officers say there IS little danger
of the brineing ol cholera to this c9an-
try hy the army transports from Ma
niia The sherman which arrived at
San Francisco last Thursday reported
that she had seven cases OF cholera
since leaving Manila This fact gives
riso to an apprehension that the dis
case might stil have been active
aboard ship when the Sherman arrived
az San Franciscoi but sureeon-Goncrsl
0'Reilly, says the incubation OF chol-
era S. only 1--WE days, the disease mus.
have died out long before the ship ar
Ilved ln quarantine.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
DIED

BROOKS. .LOn the lit instant, Re
becca F., wife of Samuel c. Brooks.
aged 29 years.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, from the residence of her par
ents, No. 917 Kirkwood street, on
Tuesday afternoon, October IA, ct $3.50
O'Clock. Interment private
Evening journal., 1902-10-14

Tho Newport Equal Suffrage Club
will meet in the home Of Mrs. Mary d.
Green this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14

For Constipation and Piles. Brazil
ian Balm is magic
Evening journal., 1902-10-14
~ aFaAAlM
MENlS SUITS $40.

One Of the greatest
lines Of Mems Suits. seen
anywhere is our more
than so styles at $40
each. We selected the
fabrics and know they are
absolutely all wool. We
die ated to our manufac-
turers how we wanted
them made and trimmed.
We suggested many new
"kinks that make them
better than the ordinary
ready-to-wear suits. The
cloth is sponeed, the col
lars on the coat arc
shrunl and put on by
hand, the fronts Of the
coat are stiff and VIII
hold their shape. Wish
you could see how care
fully the insides Of these
garments ere made. Vow
wonld be S rpri ed { The
time and Skilled labor
taat is represented i'm
these $40 Suits.
Evening journal., 1902-10-14

Letters of administration on the es-
tate of William H. Quinn were granted
Yesterday to DR.. George w. Quinn.
, 1902-12-19
OWEN is MISSING.
Came West and Not Heard from In a
Long Time.

Bloomfield, Ind, Dec. 19.-Several
years 6 Granville D. Owen, a we'll
known young man of Center township.
this county, went west to try his for
tune. A few letters passed between
him and his homefolks, but he soon
ceased writing, and from that day till
this no trace of him has been found.
Less than two years ago his parents,
MI. and Mrs. Ned Owen, highly re-
spected citizens, died within a few
weeks of each other. Since that time
his only remaining brother and other
relatives have made every effort to find
the missing heir, but all in vain.
Should he return a considerable estate
would pass into his name, as his par
ents were well to do. The estate is
being settled as if the missing son
were dead.
, 1902-12-19
SOCIAL
AND BUSINESS SESSION OF A POP
ULAR SECRET oRGANIZA-
TON LAST EVENING.
Splendid Musical Program Rendered,
Refreshments Served and Ar
engagements Made for Installation
Of Newly Elected officers-other
Lodges Elect Officers.

Laramie Lodge No. 3O4, Fraternal
Union of America, held a very interest,
ing session last night, when two candi'
dates were initiated and punch and
waters served following the cere'
monies. The following officers have
been elected and will be installed by
Fraternal Mistress Name McClarey at
the first meeting in January:
F%raternal Master-Seth B. Bowers.
Justice-Mrs. George Norton.
Protector-Fred Dreehause.
Truth-Mrs. Lottie Rule.
Mercy-Mrs. Emma Lawson.
Guide-George Rule.
Guard-Herbert Dreehause.
Sentinel-George Norton.
Secretary-Mrs. IneZ M~cCutcheon.
Treasurer-John Hurley.
Stewards-Hugh Hynds and William
McClarey.
The musical program included vocal
solos by Mrs. McCutcheon and Mrs.
George A. Campbell, instrumental So
10 by Mrs. DR.. c. c. Clark and an in,
strumental duet by Misses Ethel and
Gertrude Pointing.
The lodge now has seventy-eight
members and is steadily growing.