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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
CITY MERCHANTS
Arb INTERESTED
In Proposed Trolley Line to
POlnSViIIO
WOULD BRING BUSINESS HERR
As II Is Probable That Steamboat
Line Between City and PennS-
vile Would DO Established
WOULD BRING BUSINESS HERR

Business men Of this city are inter-
ested in the statement THAT a trolley
line is TO be constructed between Salem
and Pennsville. ~ j. They express the
belief that, If the line be built, II would
be the means Of bringing a great deal
Of business to Wilmington.
The idea lis that the trolley once es-
.tabllshed between THE New Jersey
towns. a good steamboat service be-
tween this city and Pennsville would
soon follow. Pennsville, unlike Penns-
grove, has an exceptionally good wharf
age, at some points the river having
depth OF about forty feet, which would
insure boats OF deep draught making a
landing. BY the route. passengers and
lproduce could be conveyed from Salem
to this city In less than two hours.
/ Salem IS a town about as large as
New Castle. and Is progressive, but ia
retarded In many ways by its peculiarly
! isolated location. IL is situated up a
narrow tortuous creek, whose depth
permits the navigation OF only vessels
of the slightest drauglht, and has few
lrailrOad facilities. The distance from
Pennsville is between six and seven
miles, or about the same distance as
Bandywine Springs from this city.
II is said that a number OF New Jer.
sey capitalists are interested In On,
movement, and that It is their inten
tion to have the line in operation at al
learly date.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
SEVENTH STREET BRIDGE AGAIN
William +, KHrtl, Of Citizens Committee,
Discusses Subject

There was a big meeting in the interest
of good government, held in the High
lands last evening, and addresses were
made by prominent representatives of the
Citizens Association.
President Gawthrop presided. William
+. Kurtz and John $. ROssell spoke. In
referring TO Seventh street bridge Mr..
Kurtz is quoted as saying
IF the Levy Court had attempted to
pay the contractor for the Seventh street
bridge, We were loaded to the muzzle for
such thing. If there ever was a steal
in this county that bridge is one. The
present Levy Court is trying to adjust
the matter. There is a bridge at Seventh
street and it is worth something. The
contractor may get what it is worth, but
there will never be received for it the
amount that was expected to be stolen
from the county treasury for it. We have
driven of the grahber, the grafters, the
looters and the others who have been
robbing the county for years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
RNGLISHMAN MAKES DEMAND
Wants Colorado to Pay Him Damages for
Property Destroyed by Mob

Denver, Colo, Feb. "a demand has
been made upon Governor Orman by
Secretary of State Hay at Washington,
for an Investigation of the destruction
last summer Of the buildings OF Will
liam Radcliffe, an Englshman, located
at Grand Mesa Lakes in this State, by
a mob. Radcliffe appealed to British
Ambassador Pauncefote for redress, de-
manding S55, 900 damages of the State
of Colorado The trouble grew out OF
a dispute between ranchmen and Rad
cliffe over fishing privileges, and culmi-
mated in The killing of a ranchman
named Womack by one of Radcliffe's
guards. A few days later the buildings
on the lakes were destroyed by fire, il
was said started by friends Of WOmack
in revenge Of his death.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
NEW STORE OPEN TO PUBLIC
1t Is in Opera House Building and Carries
Fine Line Of CARPETS and Dralsries

There is a new store in the city and it
was opened TO the public today. 1t is To-
Gated in the Opera House building, No.
s22 Market street, and it is stocked with
a new line Of spring styles, colors and
materials in floor furnishings upholstery
fabrics, lace and heavy draperies. The
company, Hart x Colbourne, extends a
cordial invitation TO the public to call and
inspect the store. Only dependable goods
will be carried by the frm and exper-
fenced people employed. Promptness in
filling orders is guaranteed.
The store is made very attractive by
the artistic arrangement Of the goods
which are of the newest designs in both
coloring and materials and the large
crowds in attendance upon the opening
were warm in their praise of the new
store.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
New York Central Held Re-
SpOnSibIO for Tunnel Wreck
NEGLIGENT and UNPROGRESSIVE
Railroad Commission CeRSureS Com
paUy for Allowing inexperienced
Engineers to Run Trains

Albany, N. Y, Feb. S.-The state
board of railroad commissioners yes
terday handed down its decision re-
garding the recent disaster in the
New York Central Railroad tunnel in
New York city. The decision cen
sures the company for allowing an
inexperienced engineer to run a train
through the tunnel, and recommends
that at some time in the future the
roof be taken of the tunnel, using
bridges at intersecting streets. How.
ever, in this connection, it says that
such a change would be intolerable
unless electricity is substituted as the
motive power for trains, and recon-
mends legislation to allow such q
change.
The commission finds that the com
pany has been negligently derelict
and unprogressive in failing to take
measures to increase its terminal IA
cilities," and that It has also been
negligent in failing to examine more
closely into the qualifications Of new
engineers"
Recommendation for the improve
ment of the system OF signals are
made, and the commission approves
the proposed underground loop for
suburban traffic. It declares that the
number of trains run through the tun-
mel is necessary because of the de-
mands OF traffic, and says that "the
time is not many years distant when,
even with the contemplated improve
ments in operation. the increasing traf
fic of the great city and of this triple
railroad terminus will require enlarged
and better facilities.
The commission points to the inter.
esting fact that in 1901 there were
177, ,450 trains moved through the tun-
mel, an average Of over 4S6 per day.
Suits For Damages.
Eight actions for damages, amount
ing in the aggregate to $1S5.OOO. fol
injuries received in the wreck in th'
New York Central railroad tunnel il
this city on January 8, we're com
menced in the supreme court at White
Plains yesterday. Those filing claims
were: V. H. FeldA 100000; d
Poycken, $4,000; H. Kluege, $4,000
Henry c. Ripples, $4,000; Arthu
Ripple. $4,000; Miss B. Mitchell, SIS
600; H. Hern, $4,000. and o. E. Dud
ley, $4,000.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
LOCAL BASEETBALL NEWS
Jasper 4. c. Downs tho Vest End
Organization

The basketball team OF the West End
Reading Room was defeated by the
Jasper A. G.. OF Philadelphia last even
ing ito the tune of II to a. The locals
put up a good game but Jasper was too
fast at passing.
Yesterday afternoon the basketball
team Of the Friends School was de-
feated by the quintet of the Friends
Central School, Of Philadelphia, by a
score of % to -. Although the locals
were defeated. IL was no disgrace. foI
their opponents had the experience OF
a season OF more.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
Mr.. Brown Has Made Wells
bach Mystery Deeper
LOOKS LIKE A COMPROMISE
Representative Of tho Lighting Com
pany Refuses to Reveal Any
Stale Secrets

Interesting Developments are pend
ing in the WelsbaCh street lighting con-
tract, the termination OF which is an
uncertainty, and time and the law can
but settle the controversy.
There seems at present TO be a ten
dency on the part of the members of
the Street and Sewer Department TO
make a compromise with the lighting
company on a siX-year contract. II this
is done, II is said that Il Will be new
contract and will be Illegal ON the
ground that no bids were advertised
for, and that the former bid was IL
legal because of THE time il was sub
mitted to the department.
1t has been commented on pretty
freely in the newspapers that the price
per lamp was very cheap. This is ae-
counted for by the company getting its
gas cheaper in Wilmington than it does
| in other cities, and its profit at The
price it has submitted Is about the same
that it makes on lamps in other cities
where it has to charge more, on account
of gas being higher In price.
1t is the opinion of many attorneys
that the contract would be declared
valid if the case we're submitted to the
United States Court but that the coun.
lty court probably would declare il
null and void. Ii a resolution should
lbe passed resembling the resolution
awarding the contract, and the contract
should be awarded to another firm, tn
city probably would be in for a law
suit. as the Welsbach Company ha
been at great expense. having erected
number of lamps, and has been fur
nishing light to the city.
The discussion yesterday between the
Representatives Of the Welsbach Com
lpany and the directions Of the Street anc
lSewer Department was not satisfactory
Int was more like a Quaker meeting thar
La conference. From the previous state
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
MORE MONEY CONES IN FOR THE MEMORIAL
TO THE LATE PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCKINLEY

Encouraged by the amount Of money
already in hand. members of the Nc
Kinley Memorial Association feel that
It. will be able to erect a suitable
memorial to perpetuate the memory of
President William Mckinley The work
of obtaining subscriptions will be car
ried on, and it is thought that a con-
amount will be the result of a
number of appeals sent out to various
people.
Seth H. Feaster. treasurer Of the as
.sociation, has completed the work of
tabulating the returns from the various
schools on Mckinley Day, and the fol-
lowing result is shown:
Wilmington public schools. ... S514.64
New Castle county public
schools .......- .......... &c. Ji5t
Kent county public schools .... HOB
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
FAMILY QUARREL AIRED
BEFORE JUDGE COCHRAN
There Was Evidence Galore and the
Hearing Was Of Long
Duration

There was a tiresome session Of City
Court this morning which taxed the pa
tience of even Judge Cochran.
John Porter was arraigned on charge
of disorderly conduct, preferred by his
brother-in-law. Henry II. Saville. The
defendant was represented by A. %. San
born.
Mr.. Savile testified that on last sun
day night when his wife was lying dan
gerously i'll, Porter went to his house and
desired to see his sister.
Saville informed him that his wife was
in no condition to see anyone. Then IT
was. Sayille alleged, that Porter used
abusive language in the street, which
made the condition of his wife worse.
A number Of aunts, cousins and sisters
in-law were on hand to testify and the
hearing was of long duration. At the
conclusion Of the evidence Judge Cochran
said in his mind it was nothing more
than family quarrel, and dismissed the
case.
Michael Newell, ON a vagrancy charge,
was committed TO the workhouse for
thirty days
Joseph Bird and Francis Tiemey,
charged with trespass, were fined So and
costs each.
On charge Of drunkenness William
Moore was assessed 81 and costs.
The case of Daniel Golden, charged
with disorderly conduct, was dismissed.
The case Of George Ricketts,, the col
ored lad. who was arrested recently for
stealing newspapers from door steps, was
held up at the request of Agent Franz
StOut
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

ments made by Andrew c. Gray. attor-
nay for the lighting company that
there was no mystery about the con-
tract and that he would have a repre-
sentative of the company pres
ent to explain the matter. Mr..
Brown. of the Welsbaoh Com
pany, was at the meeting. but his reti-
.cence regarding the entire matter has
but served to deepen the mystery, and
he simply made no statements. He
seemed to be unable. on unwilling, 10
tell anything. He threw no light on
the matter, and. If anything, this re-
lmarkable contract is more than ever
lenshrouded i'm gloom.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
NECK BROKEN. But LIVES


Edward Stevenson. colored, has been
living five weeks with a broken neck
and may entirely recover. On January
. he was struck with a heavy iron
bucket at the kaolin works, and when
taken to the hospital it was found his
neck had been fractured at the juno
ture with the vertebra.
Stevenson's head was harnessed and
in that condition he has since laid on
q cot. The broken bones have knitted,
and the surgeons have removed the
harness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
BANK ROBBERS FAILED
Planned TO Blow Open Safe at Gap, Pa,
BUt Didn't Succeed

Gan, Pa. Feb. 8-A half dozen CRACKS
men attempted to rob the Gap National
Bank at 1.3O this morning, and but for
the heroism of Special Officer Stamix
they would doubtless have succeeded. A
fusilade of shots were exchanged be-
tween Stamix and the burglars, one Of
the latter being badly injured. The
robbers were in the act Of lighting
fuses to blow open the banks vault
when discovered. They picked up their
wounded companion and managed to
escape on freight train on the Penn
sylvania railroad towards Philadel-
phia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
HORSES BURNED TO DEATH
Animals We're in Riley and AcCOrmick's S
Stables

Wilmington firemen worked hard yes
terday afternoon to prevent the destruc-
ton Of the large plant Of Jones Guthrie,
carriage manufacturer, south of Market
street bridge. They succeeded and the
loss to the properties by fire will not
amount to more than $S,OOO Three horses
We're burned to death.
The origin Of the fire is a mystery.
The blaze was discovered by Mr.. Guth-
rie. The stable was low, one-story
frame structure and adjoined the south
west corner of the carriage factory.
Owing to the fact that the interior Of
the building was a mass Of flames when
the FIRE was discovered, it was impossible
to get the horses out Of the burning
building. When the firemen arrived the
animals were dead.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
samp son Retires Tomorrow

washington, Feb. S.-Rear-Admiral
Sampson is said to be gradually near
ing death. but his physicians and fam
iiy express no fear of immediate dan
ger.
Tomorrow is the day of Admiral
SIMPSONS retirement from the Navy
on account of age. and it will find him
a helpless invalid, unable to grasp the
significance of the news.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
pomestlc omce removed

L. NJ Rockefeller announces that he
has removed the Domestic Sewing Ma
chine office TO his new building, No
PA West Seventh street Mr.. Rookie
feller recently was located at No. lOl
West Eighth street. but owing to the
growth of his business he recently pur-
chased one of the new fats in West
Seventh street. and removed his office
there. Mr.. Rockefeller is a firm believer
in advertising, and attributes much Of
the success of his business to that
source.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
president's Son No Better

Washington. Feb. S.-Telegraphic ad-
vices received at the White House This
morning from Groton, Mass, announce
that the condition Of Theodore Roose-
welt, Jr, is about the same as 1t was
last night. His temperature is stlll
alarmingly high and his pulse is rapid.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
nair zaohn Stewart Dead

big Zach" Stewart, the well-mown
colored driver for the abattoir, in TINS
city, was found dead in his bed In his
home in Windsor street this morning.
Heart disease is supposed TO have caused
death. Stewart retired in his usual
health last night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
GoLDEN RUE MILLINERY sALE

The bankrupt stock Of the Golden
Rule Millinery Company, No. 225 Mar
ket street, Will be placed on sale next
Wednesday, having been bought at
public sale. Some bargains may be
looked for.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
Wells Gets Verdict

Clearfeld. Pa, Feb. S.-The jury in
the Harris-Meek libel suit today rem
dered a verdict Of not guilty, but
placed the costs upon Editor Meek.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

The administrators Of B. Frank Per-
kins. deceased, will sell at public auc-
tion his household goods at No. oil
Tatnall street, Monday morning, Feb
ruary 10. 10 O'Clock.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
nON,T FnRGEr

The reception, with a full dress uni
form march, of the Knights of St. Law
renee, Monday, February 10, at Turr
Hall.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
Sussex county public schools. 30.63
Private schools of Wilmington. 4414


IUIdT IIUII TITIIVVI0 sassa TWOI1EI
The total amount subscribed is over
50 $50 There are several schools yet
to be heard from.
Complete receipts from the schools
outside the public schools Of the city,
which already have been acknowl-
edged are as follows.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08
Eel and Cut HIS Head

Isaac Pyle fell on The steps OF the
house No. 406 King street yesterday
morning, and cut two gashes in his
head He was removed TO his home,
No. S45 Orange street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

The Constantly Increasing Sale
OF Allaband's Anodyne Expectorant.
speaks for itself.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN
This icy weather, SO you better take an
Ideal" policy with Vandever & Fol
lansbee, 4O4 Equitable Building.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

Administrators Of B. Frank Perkins,
deceased, will sell his household goods
at No oil Tatnall street. on Monday
morning, February 10, at 10 o'clock.
Goods may be seen on morning OF sale,
from $50 to 10.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

Don't suffer with Bronchitis or
Brazilian Balm cures quick.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

CARTArELL's STOVE ENAMEL
Makes pretty stoves.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1902-02-08

Association ....... 500
John j. Cassidy ................ 500
East Side Republican Association 400
Naomi Lodge, d. of r.. 1. o. o. f. 500
John B. Martin ............. 500
Walter A. McEyillv ............ LOO
Returns from outstanding tickets for
the Opera House entertainment show
that the amount realized was S191, $50
additional having been received this
morning, which brings the total amount
On deposit up to nearly $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-21
q. IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS

railroad corporation It has no
nsasedr business TO make money and has
nothing to 10 charities % the world 80
When Mr. or Seattle and says I
cf 50 that may bring my
quest standpoint No philanthropy IS involved Inc o
question Is as to whether the city VIII DC injured OF ' "
win probably say thar the tunnel prelse. Is an nsSe
out Of H. -.
business The railroad magnate wants the tunnel
waited regardless Of frequent impornnes Tor YEN
Ions years 70 pat such depot N s s S man q, spenG
TO please the people % Seattle who wanted new depot
to make money who md @d
yanaseous parOnise the Great Northern Railway
II Mr mn wishes TO put depot for the transaction OF ns IS
an uron he r,shts ~ the people II he 50 short
depot in place where he WIN lose trade mat
grind be permit
depot location SO Ions as he
Tn. Great Norh.rn asreas acting along
Hin tn president is all r0h. SO Is
pendenty n with the laws of the land
rsesos comes When Mr. attempts S % :, s, ,s. s D.,oa ana
control the country from s. Paul 70 Seattle
and Mr. Hn
Il IS here that
Washington to see that you do obey
Beth IN. pr..ia.n. and cov,rror are rsh.
around and evade the
himself in
practically
self
Hill rich and has the OF money behind him
But he has no more s to violate the laws than has the track
ever comes whit w all alike
herein vigilance the price Of liberty
safely be permitted 70 control
psrEhed
Pacific Northwest
HAVE NO RioaT ' TO 90 H.
Just as long as Mr. HIN discusses railroad matters with the people Of
viii receive respectful
people
instincts
In hts makeup
Of
a financial trodden under
persons
OF them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-21
CLIMATE AND
CROP REPORT
Weekly Summary Of Conditions
About Washington

n. S. Salisbury. section director
OF the weather bureau. has the fol-
lowing TO say IN his weekly crop
bulletin:
Seattle. wash. May a. 1893.
Week ending May ~. is9e.
After the first Two days. the
weather became quite cool for the
season. IN the eastern section show
ers were frequent and Copioua. while
In the western section there WAS too
much rain. II fell on every day Of
the week except the last.
The correspondents % the eastern
counties report that ali crops are
making satisfactory progress. WHEAT
has stooled out well snd rooted
strongly. In some localities fall
wheat Is six 10 eighteen inches high.
ana IN some places n Ia IN the
boot. Alfalfa IN about six Inches
high and growing finely. In Lincoln.
Adams counties. where there VAS
most injury TO winter wheat as
freezing. that which was not re-
eowed VIII probably be half crop
that resolved Viii be- considerably
better. In general. the prospects for
wheat crop l. excellent.
Early fruits have guns out Of
bloom. and apples are now coming
into bloom. Gardens are backward
In the western section % was too
wet and cool for rapid growth q
anything except grass and clover
on the upiauds potatoes have grown
fairly well. Potato planting II not
entirely finished on l0wlanda. The
fruit outlook. which has been very
promising Ia no longer - coed
Prunes, cherries and pears have been
dropping badly. The injury ls as
cribed 20 the cold rains.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-21


children
daily
OF the Industrial eV1f
o other
Liverpool a wagssarnins children
There land where babies
should be allowed to toll for child that
most before leaves OFF baby talk and forsakes
old o
OF
s-yearods Of ~ $50
children between
offensive
allowed 10 work at all total Of 1908 English children
tabout i2z
1910
shaved Juvenile
Of labor varying 10 a 10
1t In shame 1t Is than that bring
its ONT
good % note that only few days William
some rules for the government Of manufacturers
he employment o. children
labor
feel the o newco
There enough all
failing the liberty deserves 10 die
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-21
IMPORTANT NEWS

William Mckinley circle. Ladies' OF
the q A. r., meets tomorrow norm
lng az 10 o'clock ga the New York
fflock % mako further plans for Ate-
mortal Day services.
Christ Hansen Hmd Amanda oa-
mundson, both nt Seattle. were mar
tied last Tuesday az the residence
OF the officiating clergyman. Rev.
NJ. 4. Chriatinnson. Mrs Anna Der
ringer and Mir q. Osmmdson being
IN attendance.
The young men Of the First Christ
Tan Church gave an excellent en-
ltertainment AZ the church last night.
The program was OF a musical and
cheatra and W. r.. Eiweli furnished
music and Roy Sumpter aud -. e..
Nadeau gave classical foeitafiona
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-05-21
JEANNE DUE AT NOME
IF VESSEL KEEPS UP SHE SHOULD BE THERE
NEWS or INTEREST TO sEAmEN AND SHIPPERS

One year ago tomorrow, May q,
the Jeanne steamed into Nome oang.
She wac the first steamer OF the
- - $500 $500
season - arrive there. Two years
ago, Thursday. May %, the same
steamer landed Off Nome. II she
s.ill maintains her speed record. she
should reach that northern port to-
morrow. II Is p days ago eince she
left Seattle and the time is ample to
allow her 10 make #. Probably she
has reached there before now. al
though Captain Christian Of the Pa
clfic Packing company. who han u
sort OF psychological bunch on this
steamers dOings. II Of the opinion
that she Will not get 70 Nome before
tomorrow. II may be that one or
another OF the two steamers, the
Nome City or the Portland, which
left this port before the Jeanne, has
eciIpsed the last vessels record this
year and has arrived there ahead
Of her.
The local sports who bet their
wampum on the outcome ~ the tri-
angular race 70 Nome are becoming
restless as the days pass and are