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Evening journal., 1902-03-29
FISHER TOOK THR KITTY
Held for Conducting a Gambling Table at
His uOme

Sergeant Tucker and a squad of po-
licomen early this morning raided the
house. No. 1921 Elizabeth street, occu-
pied by Nathan Fisher, colored. lie
was arrested on a charge OF keeping a
gaming table and arraigned In the City
Court this morning.
Tucker said when tho policemen en-
tered the house they found six
handed poker game in progress. Eleven
men were arrested.
William Loper, colorcd, who was
caught in the raid, said he was playina
penny ante. There was no limit
Fisher. he said. took cents on each
deal for the kitty" He was a very
unwilling witness. Fisher was held in
500 bail for hearing by the upper
court.
In fixing the bail Judge Townsend
said: "The penalty is heavy in pro-
portion to the crime If everybody
guilty Of such a charge as this were
brought mp there would be a great
many here"
James Blachston was fined So and
costs for assaulting Clara Blackston.
Edward Butcher. who said he had not
been arrested since Judge Ball lcft the
bench, was charged with being drunk.
He was fined 81 and costs. Samuel
Alexander was fined 50 and costs for
being drunk. The charge of drunken
ness against James Mccain was held
uD.
Mary Cooper, colored, was fined 81
and costs for hitting Isaac Taylor, col
ored. on the head with a brick.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Florence Burns at Echo Lake

New York March 29-Florence
Burns. freed last Saturday by Magis-
trate Mayer, after q long examination
on the charge of killing her sweet
heart Walter Brooks, arrived at But
ler N. j.. last Sunday on the noon
train from New York. She was met
by f. r. Castarline. Of the Park Hotel,
in Butler, and conveyed to the home
of her grandmother. at Echo Lake
where she passed some time last sum
mer
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Chariers Granted TodaY

Special to the Evening Journal
Dover, March 29.-The following
charters were granted here today:
Automatic Weighing Machine Com
pany. Philadelphia incorpoators,
to manufacture weighing machines;
capital, 100000.
Quaker City Uniform and Equipment
Company. a Philadelphia concern, Tor
the making of uniforms and equip
ments; capital, $4,000.
Simile Exporation Company of VIII
mington, to purchase lands for pro-
curing minerals and oils; capital $780,
900.
Coral Marble Company, of Cleveland
Ohio. to compound, manufacture, pre-
pare and apply that commercial prep
aration called coral marble, for use on
exteriors and interiors; capital, S2oO'-
600.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
WAR SOCIETY
HAS ELECTION
Interesting Meeting in His
tOricaI SOCicty'S Building
DINNER IN WILMINGTON CLUB
Chancellor John h. Nicholson PrOSidcS
and Is Selected As Governor
Of the Society

In the rooms of the Historical So
Ciety of Delaware. at noon today, the
Society of Colonial Wars held It's fifth
annual meeting Chancellor John r.
Nicholson. governor of the society
presided. After the business had been
finished the members took dinner at
TIN Wilmington Club
Tho following officers were elected:
Governor. Chancellor John Reed Mich
olson Dover; deputy governor, John
Henry Rodney. New Castle; lieuten-
ant-governor Judge lgnatius G. Grubb.
Wilmington; secretary, Willard Hall
Porter, Wilmington; deputy secretary,
Christopher fongstreth Ward, VIII
mington; treasurer, William Henry
Swift Wilmington; chancellor. Judge
George Gray. Wilmington, historian.
Judge Edward Green Bradford, VIII
mington: registrar, Major John Rum
soy Brnckle. Wilmington: surgeon,
Hiram Rodney Burton. NJ. d., Lewes:
chaplain, the Rev. Joseph Brown Tur-
ncr. Dover
Gentlemen of the Council-Dr.
Thomas Robinson. Georgetown; Henry
Ridgely, Jr., Dover; Henry A. Rich
ardson. Dover.
Committee on Membership-Judg
1. C. Grubb. chairman. Wilmington:
Colonel William A. LaMotte. deputy
chairnan. Wilmington; William H..
lSwift. Andrew G. Gray and Joseph
Swift, Wilmington.
Committee on Historical Documents
Judge Edward Green Bradford
chairman Wilmington; Judge George
Gray Wilmington; Hiram r. Burton.
NJ. d.. Lewes: Colonel Henry A. Du-
Pont. Wilmington; John J. Black, New
Castle.
Committee on lnstallation-Prost
Lea. chairman. Wilmington; SpOtswood
Garland. Wilmington; Thomas Clayton
Frame. Dover; J. Danforth Bush VIA
mington.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
HAS A WONDERFUL CLOCK
Il Is the Work Of a Dslmar Man aud
irOnSes Considerable Interest
spoclal 10 tho l9vonlng JouIual

Dclmar. March pa. c. Brown
the ieweler, has invented clock which
is something of a novelty. It is hail
standing eight and a half
feet in height. II is twcnty-four by
sixteen inches at the base and the
body is ten by seventeen inches. the
top being fifteen by twenty-five inches.
The glass front shows The dial and
pendulum. Tho dial is twelve inches,
ami has four large hands suspended
giving the day of the month. the hour
of day. minutes, seconds. etc. A re-
voly1ng disc gives me day of the week
and another gives the full and change
of the moon. Tho weights are made
OF brass. and weigh fifteen posnds
each. Mr.. Brown also has a fine rogu-
latr of his own invention. which he
made In 1899.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Sang the Cruclfixlon

Sir John stainor's oratorlo. "The
Crucidxion." was sung with excellent
effect by the choir of Central Pcrsby-
terian Church last night The so
Drano solos were sung by Mrs. W. r.
Smalley. the alto by Miss Mary Nor
row. the tonor by II. Howard Carver,
and the bass by Frank H. Mason. Nor
ris C.. Morgan was the organist.
All the singers were in excellent
voice. particularly Mr.. Mason WHOSE
beautiful voice was never heard to
better advantage. lie recently sang
the same in West Chester.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
LEVY COURT HAS
SECRET SESSION
Doors We're Locked 10 Keep
Reporters Out
FAHEY'S BILL WAS DISCUSSED
Henry G. Conrad Vas Present and
ACaVe an Opinion on Mode OF
Procedure
FAHEY'S BILL WAS DISCUSSED

Members of the Levy Court hold "a
meeting behind closed doors In the
Court House this morning To discuss
the bill of Patrick Fahcy for the
building of Seventh street bridge.
President Willis was asked why the
door had been locked. and he replied:
ITO keep you reporters out
Much surprise was caused by the
extras appearing ON Fahey's bill and
it was Thought best TO hold meet
ing and have Attorney Conrad pres
ent TO hear the bill discussed. Mr.
Fahey has been requested to confer
with the court on Tuesday, and the
members are now ready for business
The doors were opened shortly before
II o'clock and the public was allowed
to hear the report of Mr.. Chandler on
Washington street bridge. He said that
he had notified Broslus 4 Smedley TO
deliver the remainder of the lumber
Immediately, as Foulk n Son were
anxious to begin the laying of the
planks, and were unable 10 go on with
the work until the sleepers arrive.
President Willis said that the court
had made a mistake i'm not having a
time limit and penalty attached to the
contract
There now is about 10000 feet of
lumber as the bridge, but 30 per cent
of it has been condemned. The order
calls for 100000 feet of three-inch
white oak planks
The members of the court presented
President Willis with a white hya-
cinth. for which he thanked them. Mr.
Chandler exhibited a survey. which
showed that Tho Charles Warner Com
pany had complied with the request of
the court. not to rebuild their store
house on the countys land ON the
north side of the Christiana river.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Mr.. WALES IN SUPREME COURT
AppearA in SWithIn c. ShOrtlidge Case in
PHILADELPHIA

Leonard r. Wales appeared In an in
tcrosting civil case which was argued
in Philadelphia in the Supreme Court
on Thursday. which involves the set
tlomcnt Of an endowment insurance
policy now in the hands of the Provi-
dent Life and Trust Company
There are a number of creditors in
terested i'm the distribution of the
money. who are trying TO collect their
portion through an assignee
The administrator claims the $1,000,
and the court will decide who shall
have il.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
GOOD MONTH FOR BUILDING
Permits Issued for POrty-twO Structures
10 Cost $4,000

For the month ending today Build
ing Inspector Cassidy reports that
he issued forty-two building permits,
tho aggregate cost being about $4,000.
This is considered good for the month
OF March. The following are the per-
mits issued today Peter j. Ford, three
two-story back buildings, Nos. 1903
1911 and 1913 West Fifth street, cost
$500 each; Thomas II. Melvin, bath
room. $50; W. H. May, two and one
half story dwelling i'm Kontmere. cost
"a 1850; Tgbert Nutter, two story build
ing In Thlrtieth street, between West
and Washington streets, cost $4,000
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
The Magic Bell

"The Magic Bell' is the title OF a
delightful entertainment to be given In
the drawing room of the New-Century
Club building on Friday evening, April
II. The participants will be the mem-
bers Of the primary department of the
Sunday soheDl of West Presbyterian
Church. and a pleasing program is
promised.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
SMALLPOX IN SALISBURY
Laurel Workman SustainS Painful In.
iuTies in a Fall
Special to the Evenlng journal.

Special to the Evening Journal
Laurel, March 29.-Van Messick. of
this town. who has been working IN
Salisbury, has been stricken with
smallpox and taken to the -pesthouso
in that town.
Harry Richardson, an employe of the
IAurel-Seaford Electric Company.
while working on some wires, lost his
balance and fell from a pole, sustaining
painful injuries about the fact and
head.
Pomona Grange held its annual din
ner and supper at this place on Thurs
day. Many prominent farmers from
all over the county were present, and
all expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the fruit prospect of the
coming season.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
SUIT OVER A HORSE
Joseph FOreaker Held in Bail 10 Answer
to Charge Of False PretsRse

Camden, March 29.-1ihe sale of a
horse was the cause of Joseph
Foreaker, tenant on the DR.. T. S. Con
we'll farm. near Wyoming, being held
by Justice William NJ. Greene, in 5000
bail for his appearance at court, to
answer the charge Of false pretense.
Samuel j. Speal brought the action
against Foreaker to make him refund
SIS, the price paid for the animal.
Foreal1er refused to take back the ami
NAL, so Speal appealed to Justice
Greene. AS 6efense. Foreaker stated
that he guaranteed the horse ito be
good" but did not say in every re
spect."
Immediately after This suit Speal
swore out a warrant against FOreakor,
charging him with fraud and obtaining
money under false pretenses. DR.. i.
S. Conwen qualified as his bondsman.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
. Brown Loins Trnck Tennn

Thomas NJ. Brown. of this city. will
join the track team of the University
of Pennsylvania after Monday lie al
ready has been doing some training.
but will start into the regular course
next week. Mr. Browns work has
greatly pleased DR.. J. x. Shell, mana
ger of the track team, who say he will
be heard from in some of the big field
games during the season.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
LUMBER ATTACHED
Marshall Short Levied on $4,000 Feet at
l6WeS

On "A libel filed in the United States
Court by The G.. Il. Craig Company,
Marshal short has attached $4,000 feet
of yellow pine lumber in Lewes 10
was recently on board the schooner An
ME H. Bailey. There will be a hear
ing in the case on April 10.
The boat was wrecked OFF Lewes,
and the lumber was thrown overheard
to tighten the vessel
1t was picked up by number of
people who were on the beach. Ihoy
now claim salvage for saving It,
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Wnrk ls Plentiful

Work is plentiful in the car shops
of The American Car and Foundry
Company. and several cars are in
course of construction. They are rail
road coaches and trolley cars. Orders
in the shipyards of the same plant
also are plentiful, but lumber is scarce
and this retards the work.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
To Form Prohibition LEAGUE

On Monday evening. at o'clock a
meeting will be held in the Y NJ. c.. A.
Hall. No. 1907 Market street, for the
purpose of organizing a local Prohi-
bition alliance. a charter has been
procured. and it is intended to try b
form a thorough organization Of all
persons who are opposed to the legal
lied liquor traffic.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
VlrginIa Harmed Taken m

Philadelphia, March 29-Miss Vir-
ginia Harmed was taken i'll last even
ing at Chestnut Street Opera House
while playing in "Alice of Old Vincen-
nes." and her understudy, Miss Cor
don. had to finish the performance.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
CITY NEWS in BRIEF

Surveyors OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company made surveys yes
terday along the block bounded by
French. King, Front and Water streets
Local bank clearings for the week
ending at noon today We're S9l7,22O,
compared with SSH for the CORE
spending week in 1901.
On next Friday night in the West
End Reading Room, the first basket
bali team will play that of the Brown
son. A second game will be played be-
tween the third team of the West End
and the Wilmington High School team.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Revenne Cnice WiII be CIossd

The internal revenue office in the
Federal Building will be closed from
Monday at noon until Wednesday, as
the revenue officers have been ordered
TO deliver all their stamps to Collector
r. +. Parlett. i'm Baltimore. on April /.
On that date the collector renows his
bond and wishes to take account OF
efDclr
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
FUNERALS OF THREE
Intcrmsnt Of Mrs. SAlIie 4. Wood Vas
Priyhts Lsdgeman Buried in Bethel

Services over the body of Mrs. Sallie
A. Wood We're held in her late home,
No. 6Ol West street, yesterday afternoon.
mtermont was private.
The funeral of Harry e.. IamisOn took
place this morning. intcrment being made
at Bethel, Md. Services were held at
his late home, No. 4O5 jefferson street,
last night and were attended by a dele
cation from Diamond Council, Jr. o. u.
A. NJ.
Miss Mary q. llcssion, daughtCr of Mr..
and Mrs. Owen j. llcssion, was buried
i'm the Cathedral Cemetery isis morning.
High mass was said IN ST. Paul's Il. q.
Church.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Tugs Busy on River

All the tugs on the Christiana river
are busy today towing barges and
boats in and out. The tug Martha.
which has Just been overhauled and
painted, took a barge loaded with sand
to the wharf Of The Diamond State
Steel Company.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
snrinkIers From eIouoester

Seven sprinklers belonging to Mich
ael DOnohoe. the contractor, were
brought from Gloucester. n. j.. to this
city. Mr.. DonOhoe has been doing
come road work there and had to take
the sprinklers. Three were brought
down last night and the remainder
this morning.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Colnred priver prarped

The horses attached to the wagon of
Harry Belts became frightened at
Fifth and Monroe streets this after
noon at some paper in the street They
ran to Fifth and jefferson streets
dragging the colored driver the entire
distance. but not injuring him.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Derrick Completed

Work on the derrick to be used in
the construction of the elevated rail-
road at Market and Water streets,
was finished today. II is now ready TO
be operated, and will be used first on
Monday.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
d. short n Enmorlh

On account Of illness IN the family
of the Rev. Alfred Smith. ID. d.. he
will not preach in EpwOrth NJ. e.
Church tomorrow night. The Rev. f.
Burgctto Short has consented to fill
the pulpit The service of the sunday
school will be held i'm the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
VIII Offer Compromlse

A compromise will be offered 10 the
union by the employing painters at
the meeting of the Painters Union to-
night The employing painters will
offer wages of s2.25 day Of eight
hours The union men demanded $3.50
for n day of eight hours.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
sherin Said Mellon proner,v

James w. Ponder purchased the
property lately owned by Ann Mellon.
deceased situaSed in Orange between
Ninth and Tenth streets, at sherin's
sale this morning. The consideration
was 81 GOO
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
len sngIishmen DROWNED

New Orleans. La, March 29.-It is
reported that a boat containing
twenty-one men going to a British
transport anchored in the river oppo-
site the city, capsized. drowning ten or
more men.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
n. CLAY EvANa

til some important position in the
diplomatic service is found for him.
The pension committee appointed at
the last annual encamment of the
G. A. r. to investigate the affairs of
the pension bureau has made its re-
port to the president
The following letter from Hon. II.
Clay Evans was made public at the
White House last night:
ITO the President-FOr some time
] have been considering the question
of resigning. It will soon be five
years since I assumed the duties of
this office, and / now have the honor
of rendering you my resignation as
commissioner of pensions, and will
thank you to accept the same at as
early a date as may suit your convent
ence. II. CLAY EVANS"
The statement appended to the let
ter is as follows:
'Mr. Evans some months ago YER
bally expressed his desire to resign,
and finally put it in writing on March
To- The president. however, has told
him that he will have to remain as
COMMISSIONER III the uAoA pldNt uAllA
his successor has been determined
upon, and in the second place until
there is some position to tender him
which the president will regard as a
promotion and as a fitting reward for
his excellent service in the depart
ment."
When Mr. Evans went to the pen
sion once he announced that he would
institute half a dozen reforms. and he
was as good as his word. The pen
sion attorneys and the leaders of the
Grand Army of NE Republic opposed
his policies and at one time felt sure
of ousting the doughty Tennessean,
but they failed to make out a case
against him in the Judgment of the
late President Mckinley. Under Presi-
dent Roosevelt the opposition was re-
newed, and it seems to have induced
Colonel Evans to retire from Office in
order to take something just as
good" He has not only succeeded in
abolishing many abuses in the pension
Office and system. but he has so ar
ranged affairs that they cannot be re-
vived under the present administra-
ton at least.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Extra Fireman ON List

Many extra iiremen are on the lists
at the round house of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company AS the sum
mer travel. which is very heavy. has
not started yet, the extra engines are
still in tho TOundhouse. and until these
are taken out firomm will be plentiful.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
ceaths, Births and Marriages

Secretary CahiI. Of the Board of
Health. for the week ending to-day
reports 36 deaths, ~ births. and 20I
marriages. as compared With is deaths,
2 births and II marriages for the
same period last year.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
pemolIshinr oId euIIdlng

One of the oldest buildings in the city,
situated at Fourteenth and Tatnall
streets. is being torn down. IL is a
brick structure, which, was built over
one hundred years ago.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Identified Package of Medicine

Mt Holly n. j., March 29.-Walter
l. Dill.assistant cashier of Mt Holly
Union National Bank, the first witness
called this morning in the Haines muir
der trial, identified package of medi-
cine taken from the Haines house after
the murder and kept for safety in the
banks vaults.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
River suoxs Being RenIaced

Buoys were replaced in the Della
ware river yesterday between the
mouth Of the Christiana and the Della
ware Breakwater by the lighthouse
tender Zizania. The buOys. which are
of the can variety. were repaired by
the Pusey and Jones Company.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
10 Shin New Cars

Several baggage cars and passenger
coaches have been repaired at the local
shops Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company. and are ready 10 be placed in
Service. AT present the shops are
crowded with work.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Actors Leave the CItY

All the members of the "Finnigans
Balr' company left the city for New
York this morning on the second Sec
tion OF the 9.45 express, which arrives
here at 1890.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Dead Infant Found

The dead body of an infant a few
days old was found near East Junction
yesterday. There is no clue TO the par
ents. Coroner's Undertaken Chandler
buried the body.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
FOR COUGH AND COLDS.
Allaband's AnodVne Expectorant.
TELEPHONE IFS

or call in person for any kind of
Liquor or Wines you may need. We are
now bottling the Book Beer. Whining
ton brewing. ID. w. Lynch q Co, gro
GERS, main store, N. W. Cor Madison
and Fourth streets
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
PumpIng W.ler Ion sewer

Workmen Mad to pump the water
from the sewer along Front street to-
day. It was stopped up between
French and Walnut streets and when
the men went TO clean Il out they
found it full of water.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
More Patients Recovering

Three more patients were released
from the smallpox hospital at Farm
hurst yesterday as cured. They are
John FRrron. of No 1925 Head street;
Mary Backson and Mary Pennington
No. ZIG East Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Mreoked Cnrs Reinr Renaired

Workmen are speedily repairing the
cars which were damaged in the wreck
at Edge Moor early on Thursday morn
ing. Some of those which were only
slightly damaged are already in SER
vice
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Pass Llat Made Out

The new pass list of the Wilmington
City Railway Company has been pre-
pared and those fortunate enough TO
have their names ON the list viii receive
their pasSs so they may use them on the
list OF April.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Countn commIltse Meels

AT o'clock this afternoon the regu-
lar meeting Of the New Castle County
Republican Committee was held i'm the
Youngs Mems Republican Clubhouse.
No. $40 King street The meeting was
called by DR.. J.. Hesler Ball.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Paner on Dover Green

William 4. Smithcrs. Of Dover, will
read a paper on the Dover Green" at
the meeting of the Historical Society
on Monday. April 81. The paper was
recently read before the Delaware So
ciety, of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Elevntor Almost ElnIshed

The new sand elevator at Warner 8
wharf is almost finished The chain
buckets were put up today IL Is eX-
pected TO be ready for use sune time
next week.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Sold Cause Estate Property

Charles c. Kurtz has eold for the J.
Tavlor Cause estate the properties
Nos S2i and S26 West Sixth street. 10
J. Joseph Bierman. The consideration
was 81 900 for each property.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
shinned Rlr lce Machlne

Workmen of the Remington Machine
Company. lnsded big ice machine on
a fat car this morning. II is to be
shipped TO a firm i'm Texas.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
REAL WORTH FOR HARD CASH.

Our paint is an easy proposition. For
Just regular prices-same as you pay
for worthless paint-we give you the
best paint that money can buy. Paint
that's pure an the way through, paint
that means business every minute. It
satisfies and contents yOu-and it
saves you money Do you know its
merits? If not. go or send to Bryans
No. 1O7 West Eighth street and get a
trial order. Call both phones.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
TONIGHT.

Stockles Book Beer and Goat
Lunch at James II. Halliday saloon,
sos Shipley street.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29

Fifth annual reception of Robert
Emmet Literary Association. Turn
Hall. Eighth and French streets. Eas-
ter Monday evening, March 81.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Do Cure Grlp in rwo paYs

Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine removes the
cause. e. W. Groves signature on every
box. Price Is cents.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29

The geratest display of Easter Eggs
and Novelties in town is at Govatos.
403 Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29
Was Forced to Resign as
: Pension Commissioner
He has NOTHING TO SAY
Resignation Will Go Into Eject As
Soon As a New Position Is
Found for Him

Washington. March 29.-Commis-
aioner of Pensions Evans has placed
his resignation in the hands of the
president. It will not take effect un-
Evening journal., 1902-03-29

Wonderful. everyone says. who sees
those beautiful Baskets and Easter
Eggs at Goyatos, 40s Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29

Situation Wanted ADVERTISE
mentS inserted FREE three
times. Help Wanted Ads One
Cent a Word.
Evening journal., 1902-03-29

The parlor car undine was ship
ped from the local shops this morning
after undergoing extensive repairs.