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Evening journal., 1902-02-01
GREAT SALE Is Ia PROGRESS
Big Crowds TArOng the Market Street
Store Of R. II. Scott

Long before the doors were opened,
the street in front of K. H. Scott's store.
No. Sl4 Market street, was crowded. this
morning. The reason was the big mill
remnant sale. which was advertised to
begin at . O'Clock and TO continue an of
next week. The store has been thronged
all day and the people are delighted with
the great values which they receive for
comparatively little money.
Mill remnants are those goods which
fan short Of the forty or fifty yard
lengths, and are identical in quality, style
and design OF the full length pieces, and
are not 10y any means damaged goods
Goods offered for sale include dress
goods, outing fannels. muslins, hosiery.
ribbons, underwear. embroideries. laces,
wraps. shears dressing sacQues corsets,
notions, everything in fact which we'll
stocked store offers. I'm addition to this
all the regular stock is offered at greatly
reduced prices during this sale
An extra force Of sales people has been
engaged for the sale. An the goods sold
are guaranteed, and if not satisfactory,
may be returned.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
TWELVE PERSONS ARE
I'LL WITH SMALLPOX
Another Case Reported Today Board
OF Health Officials Do Not An
licipate Epidemic

The twelfth case of smallpox in this
city was brought 10 the attention of the
Board of Health today. The patient is
Moses Burns. 71-year-old colored man,
of No. 923 Wilson street. He came here
from Philadelphia several weeks ago.
There are several other persons in the
house and they are under quarantine.
Officials of the Board of Health said
this morning that they do not fear an
epidemic of the disease, although it has
spread the last week. Effective meas
ures To stamp it out viii be entered upon
on Monday when agents of the bureau
will visit all the schools Of the city 10
ascertain how many children have been
vaccinated. All those who have not been
will be compelled TO submit TO the vac
cination operation. Owing TO the exist
ence of several cases of the disease i'm
the vicinity of 81. Patrick's school. the
has been closed.
The Health Board believes that the
Emergency Hospital az Farnhurst will
be ready for patients on Monday. II it is
all the contagious disease patients Will
be removed there
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
COMPANIES LOSE CHARTERS
Governor AnUnls Those Of Sixiy.seVen
Stats Corporations

The charters of sixty-seven Delaware
corporations have been repealed by "A
proclamation of Governor HUM. be-
cause the companies failed to pay the
annual State tax. The amount due
from the concerns was upwards of
$4,000. Repeated effort had been made
by Treasurer Burris to collect the tax,
but without avail In annulling the
charters the Governor acted in accord
ance with a clause of the State law.
entitled "An act to raise revenue for
the State by taxing certain corpora
tions.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
MORE RAID CASES UP
BEFORE JUDGE COCHRAN
Sadie Martin Pleaded Guilty 10
Two Charges
Two Other PrOprietOrs Of Alleged Disrepu.
table Houses Dismissed BOyd Saws
He Was Drugged

Sadie Martin in City Court this morn
ing, pleaded guilty TO selling intoxicants
without license. She also pleaded guilty
to keeping "a house of ill-fame and was
fined $50 and $50 and costs respectively.
Other charges against the prisoner are
held mp. Similar charges against Marie
Brown and Carrie Frank were dismissed
Anna Johns, colored, again was ar.
raigncd on q charge Of larceny. it being
alleged that she robbed Robert Bovd.
also colored, of about S5.
Boyd took the stand and said he met
the Johns woman in q bar room In Front
street. From there they went to a house
in Walnut street where, Boyd alleged
the prisoner gave him beer containing
knock OUT drops. She then relieved
MN of all his spare cash. after which he
was put out i'm the cold.
The Johns woman on the stand denied
tho statement Of Boyd and ner testimony
was corroboratcd by Alex Scribner.
Walter Hicks testified that Bovd on
tered the house of the Johns woman i'm
an intoxicated state. Boyd. he said
drew Wade a Butcher razor and
made diagrams IN the air in front of him
with the result tnat Boyd was pitched
into the street
The cases of James Wright and John
Mccullough, charged with the larceny
of coal, were continued until Monday.
j, Frank Ball, who represents Wright.
asked for continuance in his case until
Monday and Judge Cochran granted
in both
George W. Kay, again was present this
morning on charge Of drunkenness and
was assessed 81 and costs
James McGovern, also charged with
drunkenness was fined 81 and costs.
Bishop Moore, cOlored. an old time
banjo player, who became disorderly in
the eating house of Frank Hartman.
was fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
YOUNG WOMAN In
NEGRO'S GRASP
Miss Viola Lind Attacked on
Lonely Spot
ASSAILANT WAS BEATEN OFF
The Girl Vas Passing a Vacant LOt
When the WOuId-bc ASSauIicr
Seized Her

Miss Viola Lind, well-known young
music teacher. who resides at No. 1904
West Tenth street. was attacked by a
burly negro at a lonely spot on Thurs
day evening, but managed to free her
self from his grasp and escaped. She
has fully recovered from the shock oc-
casioned by the fright, and is enabled
TO give a description of the would-be
assaulter.
1t was at Ninth and Clayton streets
where the attempted assault oc-
culred. IL is lonely section
after nightfall, and the young
woman who had paid a visit to one of
her friends, was hurIying homoward.
On reaching Ninth and Clayton
streets, Miss Lind observed the figure
of man standing in a vacant lot there
She was nearly upon him before she
became aware of his presence. The
next instant he sprang towards her and
grasped her about the waist. With the
other hand he began to choke the
young woman to prevent her screams
for help being heard
Miss Lind managed to wrench herself
from the grasp Of her assailant how
ever, and dealing him a blow in the
face, fed down the street towards her
home.
The negro evidently was afraid 70
offer pursuit. for he suddenly disap-
peared in the darkness, and was not
seen again.
Miss Lind temporarily was overcome
by the shock, but has recovered. ana
hopes that her assailant may be
brought to justice. She says the man
was of medium height, Of large build
and OF decidedly repulsivc features. He
wore a light OvercOat and SLOUGH hat
The finger prints of the negro still
are visible about the neck of Miss
Lind. Otherwise she was uniniured.
The Police Department has been no
titled, and patrolmen are keeping a
close watch for the man answering ia
the description given by Miss Lind.
Several citizens living in the vicin-
ity of Ninth and Clayton streets tell OF
having seen a negro prOwlng about
chat vicinity after nightfall on different
occasions for some time.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
UNION LOAN ASSOCIATION MEETS
Officers Elected at tho Recent Meeting In
Church

In the African Methodist Church on
Wednesday evening. the annual meet
ing OF the Union Building Loan Asso-
citation was held, and the following
namedl officers elected: President. the
Rev. c. A. Tindley; president, j.
T. Francis; treasurer, DIR. ]. B. StullI;
secretary NJ. u. Jackson; assistant sec
retary Alonzo Shoclkey; direstors. the
Rev. c. A. Tindley. J. r. Francis. r. C..
Harrison, Alonzo Shockley. DIR. ].
Bacon Stubhs. NJ. u. Jackson, Comegor
Pipes, William T. Redding. Wilson
Hermley, j. r. Shockley. LA. Readings.
r. ID. PealSer The annual report of tho
association Shows that it is in a healthy
condition.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
SHERIFF SELLS FIVE PROPERTIES
One in Shiplcy Street Sold for SS,SOO.
Others Brought Small Prices

Sheriff Mcdaniel this morning sold FIVE
properties. The property of John Carter
at Tenth and Spruce streets was pur-
chased by J. Harvey Whiteman for
S,i00. Harry Emmons purchased the
Toppin property at Fifth and Lombard
streets for $50. The Laura Mccartney
property at Sixth and Shipley streets
brought $500. G.. w. Smith, attorney
was the purchaser. Mr. Smith also
bought the Gallagher properly at Eighth
and Church streets for $500. Thomas
Davis bought the w. J.. Martin house at
Eighth aud WOllaston streets for Sl,5O0
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
GALE on RIVER And BAY
Few Vessels Game Up From BrcSkWattr on
Account OF Storm

All day yesterday navigation on the
Delaware bay and river was made ex-
ceedingly difficult by the heavy gale
which commenced Thursday night.
AT the Delaware capes the high wind
was accompanied by snow in the early
part of the day. but later a heavy rain
commenced to fall On the upper part
of the Delaware river snow fell nearly
all day.
Because of tho storm very few ves-
sells moved into or out of port. Behind
the walls of the harbor of refuge at
the Delaware Breal1water quite a feet
of sailing craft was gathered, waiting
until the weather became calmer. so
they could put to sea. At various
points from Marcus Hook to Reedy
Island many vessels cast anchor be-
cause the thick snow made the naviga-
tion Of the channel very difficult.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
YOUR PHOTO ON
YOUR TICKET
New Kind Issued by Railroad
Companies Today
ARE PLEASED
Tickets Are Good ONLY Between This
City and Philadelphia About
200 Issued

The new commutation tickets, bear
ing the photographs of the owners.
were issued by the p, w. & b. Rail
road Company today. and ticket sellers
at the French street and Delaware
avenue stations were kept busy hand
ing them out to the commuters.
The new tickets are not different
from the ones formerly issued except
that they bear the photographs Of the
commuters. The photographs are not
engraved upon the tickets. They are
similar to those OF the penny variety
and are pasted upon the tickets. The
pictures then are stamped with the
official stamp of the company. II.
Leslie Applebythe popular ticket seller
at the French street station, who is a
clever photographer. made the pictures
of the commuters
The tickets. which are similar to
those in use between Baltimore and
Washington. are the result OF a con-
ference between officials OF the Penn
sylyania and b. & o. Railroad Com
panies. They are good only between
this city and Philadelphia.
The railroad company at first de-
cided 10 withdraw the monthly tickets
sold at q reduced rate. This was con-
temlated owing 30 the abuse of the
privilege by so-called Front street
merchants. The latter bought the
tickets and rented them out at vary
ing rates, thereby making a neat sum
in the course of the month.
There are about 200 commuters in
this city and when they heard that
the company would withdraw the
tickets. they were filled with conster-
nation. A petition was circulated and
their efforts met with the above re-
suits.
The new change makes them value
less I'm the hands of "scalpers."
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
MANY DOGS Did
They We're Unregistered Purps and Fell
Into The Catcher's yet

George j. kopi, dog catcher. captured
lO2 canines last month"; of which number
% were killed. Mr.. Kopf says the work
of catching the unregistered dogs kept
him busy.
ON Monday he will renew his efforts
10 catch the untaggod animals and all
that are not claimed within forty eight
hours after their capture will be killed.
They die by asphyxiation.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
STREETS ARE SLOPPY
Prospects Are That Weather Conditions
viii be Unpleasant for Few DAYS

The city streets are sloppy and slip
perry today. In some sections the
thoroughfares present a scene much
like the Klondike. the big drifts being
difficult TO cross. The boys are happy,
nevertheless. They have the many
hills of the city "cut out, and are hay
ing a grand time. Sleighing was good
last night but the soft condition OF the
snow this afternoon kept the sleighers
in. They will be out again tonight
however
The forecasier docs not give much
hope of good weather for day or two.
the forecast for Delaware being rain
or snow today, probably with rain to-
morrow; cloudy ond colder. and light
northerly to eastcrly winds, becoming
variable
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
rroubIes Of Youne CoupIe

Simon J. Clayman and Minnie NJ.
Clayman, of Havre de Grace. Md,
came to Wilmington yesterday. obtain
ed marriage license Of Magistrate
Bradley, and few minutes later were
married by Mayor Fisher. About an
hour after the ceremony the young
woman's father arrived and swore out
a warrant for the girls arrest on the
charge that she was incorrigible. The
couple were arrested, but. as they had
been married. they were Immediately
dismissed from custody. Clayman is
80 years Of age, and his bride is Is
wears.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Notice to Physicians

Physicians have been notified by the
state Board of Health that i'm the flu
ture the laboratory in Newark will
not make analysis that physicians can
make themselves. The monthly bulle-
tin OF tho board states THAT the OBJ
Jects Of the laboratory are not to make
such researches and examinations as
are able to perform Them
selves, but to do the work that physi-
clans cannot do for lack Of facilities.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
HOUSES ARB CLOSEO
Many Of Them Vow Display For Rent
signs

The recent raid Of the Law and Or
der Society on the hawdy houses of
tho city may be productive of good.
Today nearly all the houses displayed
For Rent" signs.
The police report that all the houses
have been closed since Tuesday night.
Many of the proprietressos have am
nounoed their intention of leaving the
city, and several of the young inmates
have decided TO accept the homes offer
ed them by The members of the society.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
MEMORIAL FUND
GROWS STEADILY
City School Children Contrib.
ute Over $500
MORE TO Be HEARD FROM
Whole Fund Now Amounts TO Over
$4,000 With Prospects Of
More Contributions

city Treasurer Seth II. Feaster also
treasurer of the Mckinley Nonnnent
Association, completed the work Of
counting the contributions made by
lhe children of the public schools ON
Mckinley Day yesterday.
A subscription of 5000 to the fund
was received from Colonel Henry A.
DUPONT which is the largest indi-
vidual contribution yet made.
The returns of the schools are as fol-
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Much Business for January

Dover, Feb. 1.-The business at the
State Department for January was re-
markable The revenue to the State
from certificates of incorporation alone
under the operation of the general in
corporation law. was $1,000. from the
millions of dollars of capitalization TO
be represented by the seventy eight
companies which were chaytered. This
was the largest month during the pres
ent administration.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
SLEIGHERS IN A SPILL
Horses Became Frightened Bot Men and
Women We're Not Injured

As guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G.
Mammele, company Of eighteen friends
enjoyed sleigh ride out the Kennett
PIKE to Centreville last evening. They
rode in a four-seated sleigh behind four
horses. On the way home the horses be-
came frightened but they were queted
until the city was reached. Then they
ran AWAY, upset the sleigh, but the occu-
pants escaped without injury.
After the mishap the company took
luncheon at Bothman's cafe.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Revolver Has Been Found

Coroner Frick now is in the posses
sion OF the revolver with which Israel
" Cornell committed suicide last week.
While members OF the family We're re
moving contents from a closet on Tues
day they found the revolver where III
had been secreted. Tho inquest will be
resumed tonight.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Paving Matter Referred to Solicitor

The bill for paving held by the
Street and Sewer Department against
the Peoples Railway Company was
considered yesterday afternoon at a
conference of the directors of the de-
partment and later at a conference be-
tween the directors and Spotswood
Garland, president, and r. w. Crook.
general manager, of the Peoples rail-
way. II was decided TO refer the fran
chises to City Solicitor Reinhardt for
Ia legal Interpretation Of the clause as
to what the railway is to pay for street
paving.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
GROUNDING WILL CONE OUT
But Weather Man Says MaImOt will Not
See Nhad0W

Tomorrow will be Candlemas Day.
and in all the Catholic churches special
services will be held. To the secular
world the day will be observed as any
other day is. The grounding will
come out. according 10 tradition, and
If the varmint secs its shadow we are
doomed to six more weeks Of winter.
If he does not spring will soon be here.
The weather man says the hog won't
see his shadow.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
BROKE DISHES AT HIS BOARDING.

house because he did not get Lynch's
Tea and Coffee at every meal. We have
nne new picking Of Formosa Teas.
oOc, 6Oc. and 75c. pound; English
breakfast 6Oc. pound; LiptOn's Tea;
Ietley Tea In packages. A fine drink
ing Coffee at zoe. h.; Java and Mocha
Soc ID; lbs. 81. You get the same
quality at either store. Lyndh's, S. W.
Cor King and Eighth SITS; N w. Cor.
Madison and Fourth SITS.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
TribunaIs OF Justice Are stirred

There is something doing at present be
tween the minions of the law, and a GER
tain constable has made threat that
he would plant his fist alongside a certain
magistrates jaw if the said magistrate
does not refrain from talking about him.
There may be blood spilled in this battle
between "gog and magog."
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Rain Would Cause Freshet

Persons living along the Brandywine
are watching the weather in apprehen-
sion of a flood. If heavy rain falls
upon the thick coating Of snow it will
cause a rapid rise in the waters which
undoubtedly would result i'm a serious
freshet
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Fines sin Held IN

Clerk of the Court John f. Neary Is
still retaining the fines and costs coll
lected from the women arrested al the
instance of the Law an Order Society.
Clerk Neary will make no distribution
until he hears from City Council.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Conhned Wth a sprained AnkIe

A. B. Dance. tho news agent at Sew
enth and Pine streets. is confined toI
his home owing TO a sprained ankle.
Not being able to give his newspaper
business his personal attention he
homes that his customers will bear
with him should they not be served as|
promptly as heretofore.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01

When In need Of invalid appliances.
supporters, BracesImproved Syringes.
etc. call al ladies Department of
Belts Pharmacy. Private entrance on
Sixth street. Lady attendant.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Local Bank cIearinrs

Local bank clearings for the month of
January were A96L922 compared with
Si,SS5,9 1863 for January in 1901 Clearings
for the week ending at noon today were
$l,009,279 compared with $S57,19S for the
week last year.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01

Brakeman Squeezed Between Cars
stephen Barcus was squeezed between
llolingsworth Company this morning
and may be injured internally. He
was taken to his home. No. 62S West
Second street in a cab.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Building onerations Of Month

During the month Of January. Build.
mg Inspector Cassidy issued thirteen per-
mits for properties at 81, 500.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01
Sons OF Revolution 10 Celebrate

Sons of the American Revolution
are arranging for big celebration OF
Washington Birthday. Spotswood
Garland viii preside over the meeting
Evening journal., 1902-02-01

Be sure you get Allaband's Anodyne
Expectorant for that cold.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01

was guiluess of the crime for which
/ was about to be executed. and she
was impressed and yielded to my sug-
gestion. planned 1t ALL"
Looking up, he saw several report
ers and recognized them as the men
who had reported all his nefarious
crimes for which he was tried. You
blaclNguards, you are the cause Of the
bitter feeling that has been engen-
dered against us. You created the
public sentiment against us. Are you
sorry? You are not? You are too
heartless."
AS he finished BiddIe rolled over on
his face and sighed. He was asked II
he wanted any word taken to his
brother, and he shook his head, mo"
Id. Blddle Is Dying
Butler, Pa, Feb. 1.-The condition of
John and Edward, the con-
demned men, who with Mrs.
Soffel, were captured near this
place late yesterday afternoon, af-
ter a desperate encounter, was un-
changed this morning. Word from the
iail at S.45 a. m. was that the death of
Edward Biddle is so near that it may
be announced any moment
He is in great pain from his body
wounds and internal hemorrhages may
carry him off at any time. Mrs. Soffel
had an operation performed on her this
and is doing fairly well. john
Biddles condition is good, and he may
recover.
Mrs. Soffel Is Sorry
Mrs. Soffel, the wife Of the warden of
The Allegheny county Jail. in Pitts
burg, who is responsible for the escape
Of the men, made a statement after her
captured, in which she said she became
involved in the affair through her SYM
lathy for Ed. Biddle. She said she now
realized her mistake. and wished she
was dead. She said She did not shoot
herself. but was the first one shot by
he detectives.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01

Every time you cough take FIVE
drops OF Brazilian Balm 40 and 25c.
Evening journal., 1902-02-01

90 . r. lN
Pupils wishing to know the sums
contributed by their rooms may find
out by telephoning to Mr. Feaster.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-08
A LOAF CENTURIES OLD.
II Was Found I'm "A Cnvc-Dweliing In
Arizona and II Now I'm n
Museum.

A notable recent contribution 70 the
archaeological museum Of the Univer-
sity OF Arizona Is loaf OF bread found
in a cave dwelling in the Superstition
mountains OF central Arizona in 1879,
and since that time in the possession OF
Herbert Brown, superintendent OF the
territorial prison, says a Tuscon re-
port.
The loaf Is undeniably bread, and
without doubt Is Of great age. IL was
found embedded in the ashes wherein
It was baked probably hundreds or per-
haps thousands Of years ago. II had
very plainly been wrapped in cloth or
mat. and the marks Of the fiber Of the
cloth are visible In the dark, brick-like
mass. Mr.. Brown isiof the opinion that
the bread was made OF mesquite beans
roughly ground in metates by the
aboriginal housewives OF centuries ago.
With Il was found a store OF ancient
sacrifcial implements. stone axes and
arrowheads. The loaf has been steril.
ICED by the curator Of the museum, and
has been sealed within glass Jar.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1902-03-08
FLANNEL SUIT ON A HEN.
Lost All Her Feathers In Cold
weather and Was Provided
with Novel Covering.

An old hen belonging 20 Mrs. NJ. a.
Stormont began laying late in the
fall. and was so persistent that she
laid 20 eggs before she concluded TO
stop. During all this time she had
neglected her moulting, and when she
finally got ready 10 shed her feathers
il was in the middle of winter, but
the old ones had lost their life and
were dry and harsh, consequently
there was no other way but 60 make
the change. In a short time she was
almost bare and suffering from the
cold, relates the Kirkwood (lll)
Leader.
The Misses Stormont seeing her
predicament and approaching the
value of her service rendered, deter
mined 10 come TO her rescue They
accordingly took the old hen into the
house, took her measurements, made
her a suit of flannels to fit, and then
released her. Her ladyship took the
matter very philosophically, and
hustled off TO her companions, appar-
emily very comfortable in her new
! suit