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Evening journal., 1902-12-16

side the city shall be allowed travelling
expenses and board.
Rule 6. To employ only men who
are in good standing in the United AS
ISOLATION.
John II. Price, President,
II. w. Kramer, Secretary,
Committee.
All firms employing plumbers in
this city has received one OF these let
ters, but they declined to discuss the
matter at this time. A representative of
one Of the largest shops In the city. in
speaking Of the matter this moyning,
said:
1T strikes me the union wants all
that Is coming to them. When ! was
a journeyman plumber a few years
back, ten and a-half hours we're not
considered too long and many a time
have we had to shoulder load of pipe
and take II from up town TO the wharf
or any place we were working, for that
matter But now a man gets very in
dignant If he is asked to carry twenty
five pounds of material and wants a
horse and wagon.
Il would not like to say what will
be done In regard TO the matter by the
proprietors Of the shops. IL rs too soon
to talk. But ! can say nothing def
nitc has been done yet"
The plumbers would not say whether
strike would be the result If the de-
mands were not acceded to.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
HELD ELECTION AND BANQUET
Delta Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
Elects officers and Has a Spread
Afterward

The annual election OF Delta Chap
ter, Royal Arch MasOns, was held last
night with the following result: High
priest. Franklin c. Melvin; king,
Joseph n. Harman; scribe, Philip Bur-
net, Jr.; secretary, Frank l. Howard; ;
treasurer. A. Gilbert Robinson.
On behalf of the chapter the Rev.
w. l.. S. Murray, ID. d., presented a
past high priests jewel to the retiring
high priest, Morris Worrall.
Following the election a spread was
laid in the banqueting hall, an orches-
ira played during the meal, and Horace
B. Harrison and J. Frank Ayars sang.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
NEW WARDEN NAMED
G. 3. birmingham Will Go to Ferris
Industerial School

Brownlow G. birmingham has ac-
cepted the position of warden OF the
Ferris Industrial School, and will as
sumo his new duties the first of the
year.
Mrs birmingham will be the matrcn
of the institution. Mr.. birmingham
for several years has been a CLERK in
the store of James L. Mullin & Son.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
Gave Birthday Party

Frank Fennimore, of No. sol LOm-
bard street, was given a birthday parity
at his home last night. it being the
forty-fifth anniversary Of his birth. He
is a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman.
and most of the guests were railroad
men and their families. All report a
pleasant evening.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
DELAWARE SOCIETY ELECTS
Annual Meeting OF the Philadelphia
Organization Held Last Night

These officers we're elected by the
Delaware Society Of Philadelphia at its
annual netting, held at the Manufac-
turers' Club last evening:
President Norris S. Barratt; vice
president. William f. Deakyne; histor-
ian. John ]. Hoffecker: treasurer
Harry c. Bye; secretary. William T..
Westbrook. Ju.: directors. Alexander
p. Colesberry. Dir. William S. NJ Field
William II. Marvill Edward c. Miller
Lewis B. Morrow. Charles NJ. Peter
son, William n. Tilden. Merritt ~
Willis, Jr.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
A CARD TO THE PUBLIC
A Few Expressions Heard at Christ
mas Time

- CIV ISSASN~
mas Time
Daughter-Mamma, buy me a watch
Mamma-They cost more than l can
afford.
Daughter-Why! know several
girls that have a beautiful Gold Stiff
fened Watch that only cost $3.50, and
will wear fifteen years. 1t was bought
Of Lyn Thomas, opposite the Five and
Ten-cent store.
Husband-Wife, if you want TO gel
me a watch for a Christmas present,
saw one for $22. warranted so years,
made of AK. solid gold plates. 1t will
suit me, for / won't want any after 5C
years.
Wife-Where did you see 1t?
Husband-At 400 Market street Thai
Green Front Store, Lyn Thomas & Co
Best Girl-Say, Jack, one of thos'
Tiffany Diamond Rings is just what
want
Jack-Well, Grille, have one, I
beauty, picked out for you. Il look
as though it cost S35, but l only paiC
S25 for it at Lyn Thomas place, be
tween Fourth and Fifth streets, oI
Market.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
PLENTY oF COAL

After a number of years. in the cell
lar of the young man who takes a
Guaranteed Income Policy.
The bin of the Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, of New York has $780,
OO0, 600 in it, and at the proper time
you will get your share of il. Ask for
explanation. Nandcver and Follans-
bee, Agents, 404 Equitable building.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
RAILROAD ENGINES COLLIDE
Heavy Mist Is Responsible for Acct
dent at Eage Moor Today

As engine No. 3O2 was entering the
yard at Edge Moor this morning it was
run into by a yard engine and had its
tank badly damaged The tracks run
at right angles and the yard engine
crashed into the side of the other,
which is the Edge Moor workmen's en-
gine. 1t is thought the heavy mist
which was falling at the time was re-
sponsible for the accident, as it was i'm
possible to see but a short distance
ahead.
No one was hurt. and the damaged
engine was brought to the shops in this
city almost Immediately for repairs.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
New Tugboat Here

The tugboat Dewey, recently pur-
chased by the Delaware Granite and
Mining Company, from New York par
ties for the towing of their barges and
floats. has arrived at tho wharf OF the
company.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
High Art Calendars free at Heroy's
New Plant Man 90 10 Chester

It is expected that the plant of the
Perfect Fuel Company. which was re-
Gently chartered in this State. will be
located I'm Chester. The company will
manufacture a patent fuel invented by
Dr. Henry w. Morrow the well-known
chemist, of this city.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
SOFT COAL HIGHER
THAN ANTHRACITE
First Time in the History of
This City That Such Con
ditions Prevailed
Per ton.


The above coal prices. scheduled this
morning by one of the largest local
dealers, is remarkable i'm that the price
of soft coal is higher than antracite for
the first time in the history of the city
The remarkable feature OF this high
market is that il prevails in spite of
the fact that the soft coal production
today is the largest the country has ever
known, and that the operators are pre-
pared to send millions upon millions
of tons into Philadelphia If the rail-
roads will transport it.
The rise of the price of soft coal to
figures never before reached is due to
the fact that. in spite of the erroneous
ly increased demands, the railroads arc
bringing East no more than they did
two months ago.
Soft coal men insist that thoy can
and viii do much TO relieve the coal
famine in the East il the railroads will
help.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
BIDS RECEIVED FOR JETTY
improvements to be Made to the Mis-
pillion River

Bids We're opened yesterday in the
Office OF United States Engineer Colonc.
Jared A. Smith for the construction
Of a jetty at the mouth Of the Mispil-
lion river, which is designed to divert
a sand bar. The following bidders es-
timated on the work: Coast Jetty
Company, New York brush, 81 per
cord, and stone, $3.50 per cubic yard
Smith g. Hodge, New York. brush
$685. stone. S3.75; b. T. Collins. Mil
ford, Del. brush, S5.95; stone. s3.9S;
William N. Vineyard, Milford, Dell
brush, 1927; stone S447; r. IL. Lyons
Brookline, d. c., brush. N.9S; stone
S3.4.S
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
ExpIosion Victim,s Esiate

the office of Register of Wills
ssan yesterday letters OF admins
ion upon the estate of William
lowell, who WAS killed in the re
explosion at the DUPONT Com
VS. powder works. were granted to
wife, Matilda Mcdowell.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
Woodward G. Bro. sell Mechanical
Toys, Toy Wrdngers and Freezers.
Man Resume Work Tomorrow

The spike men of the Diamond State
steel Company resumed operations this
morning, as a small quantity of coal
arrived. A large supply is expected
hourly. and it is probable the whole
plant will be started tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
THIS COUNTRY
TO INVESTIGATE
Will Take No Part in Vene-
zuelan Affair Unless Doc
trine Is Endangered

Washington, Dec. l6-Whlle It would
be outside the fact to say that the
United States Government regards the
developments In the Venezuelan situa-
tion as sufficient to justify interposi-
ton or formal representations to Ger
many and Great Britain, showing dis
satisfaction with their course at la
Guaira and Puerto Cabello, steps have
already been taken by the State De
partment 10 secure information that
may serve as a basis for oommunica-
tions, requesting certain explanations
from the two European countries.
1t is declared that President Roose-
welt. Secretary Hay and the rest of the
Cabinet and most of the Republican
members OF the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee of the Senate and the House are
willing and anxious that Germany and
England shall punish Castro for his
refusal to make good HIS pledges.
London, Dec. 16.-It is declared that
the foreign Office has notified the com
mander Of the British fleet in Venezue-
Ian waters TO cease hostilities pending
arbitration OF the claims against tho
South American republic. An express
sion OF a desire for peaceful settlement
is known TO have been received from
the Venezuelan government. This
came in the form Of a proposal through
Continued on Fourth Page).
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Pron,osed to Conductor

c. H. Hinrian. yard fiagman. was
yesterday promoted to be yard con-
ductor ON the Pennsylvania railroad.
Hinman has been in the employ OF the
company for several years.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16

The steamer Bloomfield cleared yes
terday morning for R0len. France
laden with 1,S14.5l4 gallons OF crude
petroleum. The cargo is valued at
s105.242.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16
NOTED AUTHOR;
NOT AGENT FOR
GOVERNMENT
George Kennen Taken for &
Representative of the
Administration
PEOPLE DOWN THE STATE AGITATED

Hangers-on Around Hotels Were at
Loss to Account for His Business
But Finally Settled It to Their Own
Satisfaction
Several days ago = man about mo-
dium height made his appearance In a
number of towns in Kent and Sussex
counties. and began asking pertinent
questions about the State election and
the methods employed by Addicks.
The stranger was about so years old,
his hair was iron gray in color. and he
was slightly bald He walked with
slight stoop, but nothing seemed to es-
cape his keen eye.
Although he asked for much infor1na-
tiOn, he did not volunteer to give amy
about himself to the hangeHs-on who
sat about the hotels at night. Marvel
Gus stories were soon circulated about
his business. II was reported that he
was a Secret Service agent. who was
looking for an Illicit peach brandy and
apple jack still. Some ventured to
remark that he was a newspaper re-
uorter. but this was laughed down.
Wherever he went he was followed
i by the eyes OF the townspeople, who
spotted him not only as a stranger, but
as one OF more than usual prominence.
When asked his name he never refused
to give it. The Kent and Sussex cOun-
ty people twisted II into Kenney and
Cannon.
This caused another discussion as 10
which was right Both are we'll
known Delaware names. and as a Ken
lney had once occupied q scat in the
United States Senate It was decided
that the strangers name was Kenney
After this grave question had been de
leided his busines was again discussed
Followed by rownspeople
After all the possible and impossible
lstories had been rehashed sew
leral times, the people finall,
larrived at the conclusion tina
the man had been sent to Delaware al
a special commissioner by the Admin
istration to investigate the affains 20
litical here.
This story was industrially circulated
| ulIll IL Itdtutu tut tdin vi ooAAo -
the correspondents OF the Philadelphia
papers. They accordingly sent on
stories to the effect that the Admin
istration's agent was at work and feel
ing the pulse Of the people and tha
! following his report the Presiden
would decide what action TO take. TIL
Union Republicans are quoted as say
, ing that they would be glad TO hav
such report submitted to the Presi
dent.
l Mysterious Stranger a Writer
AS matter OF fact the "mysteriou
man" is George Kennan, tho note
writer, explorer and lecturer, who
I investigating for the magazine he rep
}. resents the reports of wholesale brill
cry and corruption in lower Delaware
e He has been there for several days, an
l has called on a number OF the citizens
He is the author Of Darkest Russia. A"
His investigation and expose OF tn
s penal institutions in Siberia and Rus
d sia resulted in prison reform there. HI
r stories were given a worldwide circu
n lation, and his revelations shocked a
civilized communities.
He is now the Washington represeT
tative OF the Outlook and is a persona
friend OF President Roosevelt. It
said that the result Of his investigatio
: will be published in The Outlook /
3 the near future.
Evening journal., 1902-12-16

High Art Calendars free at HerOy's.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29
La Grippe Quickly Cured

I'm the winteraof 1898 and 1899
was taken down with a severe attack
of what is called La Grippe, says f.
l.. Heyett. prominent druggist of
Winfield. Ill. 1.-THE only medicine 1
used was two bottles of Camberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t broke up the cold
and stopped the coughing like magic
AMI have never since been troubled
with Grippe" Chamberlain Cough
Remedy can always be depended upon
to break up severe cold and ward off
any threatneed attack of pneumonia.
1t is pleasant to take, too, which mak.s
il the most desirable and one OF the
most popular preparations in use for
these ailments. For sale by Matthaei's
Pharmacy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29
GEORGE CARTER HANGED
EXECUTED FOR THE MURDER OF
WHO'LL WHISTLER.
The First Execution In the state Peni-
tentiary for Two Years-was Calm
ontbe GaIIows

Moundsviile. w. vs., March 49,
George Carter was hanged in the
penitentiarv last night for the muir
der of Virgil Whistler In Charleston.
W. Va. Both were colored and qua
relied over game OF cards. Carter
was once before within six hours of
execution. but was resplted by Cover.
nor White. The case has been fought
through all the State courts for Is
months.
The six other condemned men in
the prison prayed with Carter and
then shook hands with him. He ate a
hearty supper and marched to the gal
lows singing a hymn. AS the cap
was being adjusted he exclaimed,
oh, Lord. now IS the time | need
strength. = He said norhing on the
gallows. Arohdeacon Smurr, of the
Episcopal Church, offered mp prayer.
and the drop was swung at 6 AZ. In
10 minutes Carter was dead
About TWENTY-FIVE persons witness.
ed the hanging. Thew consisted of
newspaper men ministers and Court
officials who took part in the trial
The hanging of Garter was the first
one that has taken place at the PEN
itentiary since January 10, 1900,
when Frank Walker. also colored,
WINS hung.
Carter was cow lcted of murder in
the first degree, in the criminal court
of Kanawha county, and on January
10, sentenced to be hanged on March
% 1901. He secured the wr it of err
ror from the supreme court of appeals.
in which the Judgment of the crimi-
nal court was affirmed and he was
re-sentenced to be hanged January 81,
1902. He made application to the
governor and respite was granted
TO enable him to make application to
the pardon board for a comm otation
of his sentence to lite imprisonment.
The board refusd to recommend the
charge. however and Carter expiated
his crime last night.
Carter was professional gambler.
He saw Whistler win some money
one night III December 1900, playing
Grams. The next morning he met
Whistler in a barber shop aud de-
manded part of the money. Whistler
refused and Carter shot HIM five times.
He claims that Whistler was angry
with him and was reaching for re-
volver when he shot HIM in self de-
tense. Other evidence showed how
ever. that Whistler was not trying to
shoot and was not angry. and that
the murder was cold blooded and de-
lIberate.
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Control of the Islands VIII Not
be Transferred May |.
GEN. PALMA Is IN WASHINGTON
Cuban's President Elect Summoned BY Presi.
dent Roosevelt Conference With Gov.
Wood on Situation Decides That
Details Cannot be Arranged.

Washington. March THE lnaug-
Palma. OF Cuba. and the transfer of
the government OF the island to The
Cubans, has been postponed from May
l to about the middle of May, the ex-
act date to be decided upon later.
This determination was the result
of two conferences at the White
House Yesterday. The first was held
IN the afternoon, and was Darticipat-
cd in by the President, Secretary Hay.
Secretary Root Attorney General
Knox. and Gov. Gen Wood. The
second was held last evening and was
participated in by the President. Sec.
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Welded IN OPERA HOUSE.
Groom Formerly of this City-omcers
Required to Keep the Crowd Back
Dancing was a Feature of the
Festivities which Fol-

Miss Jennie Line, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Line, of Hagerstown
and Mr.. Louis Wolf Of Baltimore, for
merry of this city, were married sun
day evening at O'Clock in Hose Or
era House Hagerstown. Rabbi Har-
rison. of the East BALTIMORE street
synagogue, performed the ceremony.
Admission was by card. and officer
kept the door way and sidewalk clear
of the curious crowd. Music was fur
nished by Claybourne's orchestra, sew
eral selections being rendered while
the audience patiently waited for the
arrival OF he wedding party. The
hour for the ceremony was o. clock,
but it was exactly 6 D. m. when the
bride and groom assembled to the
stage, where the knot was tied.
Following the ceremony reception
was held. The festivities, feature
of which was the dancing, were kept
M until midnight. The refreshments
were served on two long tables ar
ranged on tne nOFIn size OF the nail.
The liquid refreshments included
whiskey. wine and beer.
The couple will reside in Baltimore,
wnere the groom, who formerly lived
here, will engage in the clothing bus
mess. The brides gift from her pa
rents was 500. During the evening
some eighteen congratulatory tele.
or ans were received from Baltimore
and other cities.
pathetic thing i'll connection with
the wedding was the presence of the
groom little nephew. Solomon Fine,
of this city, who was run over by
hay wagon and seriously injured Sat
urday morning. The little boy is
son of Mrs. A. Fine, Mr.. VOLTS SIS
ter. and aged only four We ars He
was carried into the hall and lay
helpless in a baby carriage during the
wedding. Much sympathy was ex-
pressed for the unfortunate little fell
low, who seemed at loss to under
stand what all the connection was
about.
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RepsaA5 2a2,Y
Neatly
DGE9c

Never thought Of such
sign for a medicine did yo..
Well, it's a good sign i,
SCOTS Emulsion. The boo
has to be repaired Ike otll1
things and Scots Emulsion !
me medicine tat does it.
These poor bodies wear out
rom worry, from over-work
;cm disease. They get thir
nd weak. Some of the new
,lcs are not well made-ant
ii of the old ones are rackec.
rom long usage.
SCOTS Emulsion fixes al
,inds. 1t does the work bot
inside and out. 1t makes sol
zones hard, thin blood rec
weak lungs strong, holloy
places full. Only the best ma
erials are used in the patchin!
md the patches don't sho,
through the new glow of healtl
No one has TO wait his turn
You can do it yourself-ycu
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time. but we must have more. How
ever. | have confidence IN your coun-
try. All we can do is hope and try
for a greater reduction.
II have the greatest confidence
that with reduction OF 40 or so per
cent. there would be no question as
to the success of Cuban independence.
You see my people have thousands
and thousands Of dollars invested in
sugar, intending the cane lands and
the mills. III we do not get Teduc-
ton Of more than 20 per cent. from
this government all that must be lost.
PROFIT NOT TO TRUST.
1t is not true that the trust in this
country will reap the benefit of a re-
duction. My people will reap the
benefit. The trust does not control
the sugar interests of the island. It
buys our sugar, of course. but il Will
not be benefited except that it will
get good product at a price which
VIII permit my people to live .
At the dinner last night and the
subsequent conference. Mr.. Palma
met President Roosevelt III his ofiic-
ial capacity for the drst time. The
dinner was intended as a mark of
courtesy to Preside Mt elect Palma.
who expressed his high appreciation
of the honor showed him. The others
present were Mrs. Roosevelt, Secre-
tary and Mrs. Root, Minister and
Mrs. Bellamy Storer. Gen Leonard
Wood. Senior de Quesada. and Diego
Tamayo.
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dollar, of his personal eXenditures,
including the rental of mansion,
he hire of footman and coacbman,
and per diem allowances. in addi-
tlon to his salary, was authorized hv
me Department at Washington.
Q. W +. Neelv, who became finan-
rial agent, hailed from Muncie, Ind,
md was recommended to Rathbone
ny officials In Washington. He had
no means, when appointed, but at
crce became prosperous and sent
thousands of dollars home from de-
post, besides buving a brick ward
and engaging in big enterprises on
the island. He was arrested at Ro-
hester. n. Y, while absent from Ha-
wanna on leave. He had about a. 600
aud considerable iewelry ON his per-
son Nicely resisted requisition and
was held a prisoner in New York for
several months.
W. III Reeves 8 a Tennesseean
and went to Cuba from Washington.
He was holding a position in the
office of the auditor of the Treasury
for the Post office Department when
detailed to Cuba.for work. Rathbone
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regarded as we'll qualified for the po-
sition, because of his service during
Harrison s administration as Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General. Pre-
vious 9to that time he had been a
special agent of the Pension Bureau,
and had also served in similar capaci-
ty IN connection with the Treasury.
His home was at Hamilton. Ohio,
au 1 he figured prominently in the
politics of that State Rathbone un.
doubtedly brought order out of chaos
when he took charge of postal affairs
III Cuba, but his administration from
the first was marked by extravaganza,
and the elaborate style in which he
lived causd much comment. He has
ALWAYS stoutly insisted that every
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ALL THREE FOUND GUILTY
Nicely, Rathbone and Reeves to be
Severely Dealt With.
LONG TERMS AND HEAVY FINES
Accused Cuban Postal Official Receive SEN
tence Of Ten Years Each and Must Pay
Fines From s35, 900 to $50, 900.

Havana, March 25. The trials be-
fore the Audencia Court of the cases
arising fIom the embezzlemsnt OF
Cuban postal funds has resulted in
the following sentences:
O. W. r.. Nicely, ten years imprIs-
onment and to paw fine Of $50, 7oI.
w Fl. Reeves. ten years imprison
ment and to pay a fine of $50, 5i6.
Estes &. Rathbone. ten yetrs I'M
prisonment and to pay fine OF s35,
1924.
The fines imposed in connection
with the sentences of Rathbone, Nee
lv. and Reeves are taken to reprefent
the sum total OF postal funds stolen
or criminally expended. Further
efforts will doubtless be made in be-
half OF the three men, especially Rath-
bone. who has not lacked influential
friends who steadfastIy believed in his
innocence.
Soon after the American OCCUPATION
of Cuba Estes g. Rathbone was made
director general of posts. He was
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-29
WILL WORSHIP IN OPERA HOUSE.
small for the Presbyterian COngre-
CATION.

The Presbyterian congregation has
found the Flremen' Halt roo small
to accumulate all who attend the
Sunday services and after April that
room will no longer he used as a
place of worship. The only other
available, suitable place they found
WAS the Central Opera House and
beginning the first Sunday in April
services will be held in that hnl!d-
ing until the new church is ooulpiet-
ed and ready for occupation.