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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20

were prompt ana ssfnesS In sueiE
membership.
Mr.. Brayn at their meeting one
evening rose and in an impassioned
speech proposed that they of the prop
aranda name silver Presidential
randidate for the Sight Of 1896; the
Repu ubi;can or Democratic party
might thereby be driven to take such
oenslemsn up. The club agreed; Mr..
setwart (Senatorl Unexpectedly Offer
ed Mr. Sibley, OF Pennsylvania MF. NE
S. was chosen. Mr.. Bryan, with 2
face like chalk, was sore]y commoved
of disappointment; he had believed
the meeting would name MIN. Was
guch harlotry unsel6sh or 9 faithful,
true adherence to the Democratic
IN the same month Mr.. Bryan ar
ranged with the Popuaists Of Virginia
10 stump the Old Dominion against
M O,Ferrall, who was to be, and
Ia1er became, the nominee for Govern
or of that States Democracy. Mr.
Bryan grew alarmed and afterward
defaultsd in his pact with these Vir-
pinia Populists; being, however, first
severely spoken with for entering into
;t by Mr.. O'Ferrali himself.
Mr. Bryan, when Mr. Dubois and
Others planned and executed the silver
bolt of 1895 from the Republican con-
yention, was himself carefully present
in St Louis. The talk Of Mr.. Du-
bois and the boilers was : Nj. Teller
for President Mr.. Bryan asked
them to yoke his name with that Of
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
TO MEDIA FOR SAFETY
Murderer Of Chester Policeman Now Safe
From tho Mob

Media, Feb. 4-The negro, Albert
West, who ON Saturday night shot and
killed Mark w. Allen, Jr.. police officer
OF Chester in the performance Of his
duty, was given a hearing this afternoon
before Justice Of the Peace #. +. VIII
Hanson, and is now in Media Jail, await
ing the action Of the Grand Jury, safe
from the fury OF the mob, which, IN
Chester, Sunday afternoon, threatened
TO tear him limb from limb. He will
probably be tried in March. What is be-
lieved 70 be a canard is a report that a
mob is preparing for an assault on the
iail. Chief of Police McKniff has taken
precautions for frustrating any such de
sign. summoning police and fremen and
taking steps for swearing in deputies
The Jail was locked tight as bank vault
all yesterday. in evident fear Of a visit
from the infuriated citizens Of Chester
Throughout last night close guard was
kept on the prisoner by Chief Of Police
McKniff, Warden Fields and Under
keeper Joel Robinson. No person is ad
mitted to the jail ON any pretense anC
the warden has placed extra guards OF
duty, while no one outside Of the jai
knows Of the location Of the cell in which
the prisoner is confined.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
PROMINENT PHYSICIANS
In FAVOR OF VACCINATION
Say That II Is the Only Sure
Guard against Smallpox
II the Vaccination Is Properly Performed.
Report Of Five Prominent
Physicians

Wilmington physicians have expressed
themselves in favor of vaccination as a
preventive OF smallpox in unmistakable
terms, yet there are many people who re-
fuse TO be vaccinated hasing their refusal
on the grounds that doctors don't know
any more about the matter than any
body else" and that they win not have
the poison injected into their systems.
In this connection, 1t is interesting 10
know the report OF five prominent physi-
clans, who were appointed a commission
to make and investigation on the subject.
The commission was composed Of Dr.
John v. Shoemaker, president OF the De
partment of Charities and Correction
Dr. James Tyson, professor Of medicine
at the University OF Pennsylvania; Dr.
II. A. Hare, professor Of therapeutics at
jefferson Medical College; DIR. Frederick
=. Henry, professor Of medicine at the
Womens Medical College, and DIR. j. NJ.
Anders, professor Of medicine at the
Medico- Chirurgical College.
The conclusions OF the commission
are:
"In the first place, the seriousness of
the epidemic is not such as need alarm
either ourselves or our neighbors IN the
country or adjacent towns.
I'VE desire especially 10 emphasize the
fact that there is only one way OF avert
ing an attack OF smallpox and that is by
acquiring immunity by successful vac
cination. While previous to vac ~nation
Germany was one Of the count. II
which smallpox was most rife and viru
lent, now it is almost unknown. This d
because the German Government enters
the household and insists upon vaccinat
ing every member and vaceinating him
efficiently. Not only this, but revaccin
ation is compulsory.
"Now as 10 the SUPPOSED dangers OF
vaccination There are greater dangeri
in pin scratch than in vaccination
properly performed. The cases OF tetanui
that have succeeded vaccination have no
in our opinion been due 70 the vaccine Il
self, but 10 subsequent infection"
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
ATTORNEY ATTACKS TIE LAW
Cases Brought by Smith Are Carried tc
Upper Court for Trial

Constable l.. G. Jones. Amos Collins
and George E. White, carriers, and John
Craig, real estate agent, were each held
in 5000 bail by Magistrate Bradley yes
terday afternoon on the charge Of be-
ing connected in the breaking and en-
tering of Martin E. Smiths house al
Elsmere, and of cartiKg the goods To
Auctioneer Stidham's store. The ques-
ton involved is whether a constable
can enter a house through an unlocked
door when serving a landlords war
rant.
More than a week ago Constable
Jones was given a warrant, sworn OUT
by j. Ernest Smith. trustee, to levy OF
the property of Martin e. Smith, fol
rent amounting to more than s1OO. Mr.
Jones declares that he found the house
open. He entered. levied on the goods
and had them carted to the auction
rooms. Walter H. Hayes represented
the accused men, and they waved hear
ing. Mr.. Smith has had sheriff McDan.
iel replevin the goods.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
MOTHER And
son FOUND DEAD
P0riShed From Cold and Hun
ger in CheerIeSS Home
TWO CHILDREN ARE EEMENTED
Terrible SuiieriHgS Of Family OF Four
in PhiladeIphia-BOdieS We're
Wasted to Skeletons

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-TWO dead
bodies, those Of Mary Wright, 50 years
old, and her son Joseph, aged 80, were
found in separate beds in upper and
adjoining rooms of the two-story
house, 1881 Gordon street, yesterday.
The bodies were wasted to skeletons,
covered with dirt, SUFFICIENT proof that
both had died OF starvation. Keeping
watch over the emaeiated bodies were
Jane Wright and Wycliff Wright, mid
dle-aged children OF the old woman
and brother and sister to the dead
man. They, too. are said to be de-
mented, and were hardly able to do
more than give a meagre account of
the tragedy. Pasted on the front door
of the little home. lending an addi-
tional touch of horror, was a consta-
ble's notice telling that the family
was to be elected for the non-payment
of rent.
It was learned from Jane and wy
cliff Wright that their mother had
died at sunset Sunday night, and
that Joseph Wright had expired al
most Immediately after being informed
Of his mothers death.
The old woman was forced some
days ago to take to her bed, being the
FIRST, by reason Of the infrmities due
to her advanced age, to succumb to
the gripping pains OF hunger. Stretched
upon a bed, she hourly became weak
er. At first she moaned and complained
OF her state, but continued to sink
until finally beyond the reach of pain
All Of Sunday she lay motionless and
unconscious. while her two grown
children, helpless and hopeless, hud
died on chairs in the house, made
choerless and cold by the lack of fire
in stove or heater. Just at sunset
Jane Wright, although weak from
hunger and mentally deranged, tot
tered to her mothers bedside in re
sponse to a feeble groan. The ole
woman opened her eyes, attempted
to raise herself on one elbow, ant
parted her lips as if to speak. Jane
Wright leaned forward and summoned
all her strength to raise her mother
but the old woman sank back on hei
miserable bed, smiled feebly, anC
slowly closed her age-dimmed eyes.
Instinctively Jane Wright pulled th'
covers over her dead mother, Leaving
to view only the wrinkled face anC
thin whitened hair. Having done
this. the daughter walked as best sh'
could to the adjoining room, wher'
lay her brother, Joseph Wright, oI
the bed which he had long occupied
a physical and mental wreck. Joe
mother is dead" said Jane Wright
mechanically. being incapable Of tn
grief that is natural under ordinar,
circumstances.
The wretched man made no sigl
that he understood beyond wearil,
raising his dropping eyelids and turn
ing his head on the pillow until hi
gaze met that Of his sister. A me
ment later his eyelids dropped again
and a final sigh escaped through hi
parched and parted lips, and h
breathed his last.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
run DOWN
AT CROSSING
Joseph RiCtman Fatally In.
jurOd- Horse Killed
FOURTEENTH STREET SCENE
P, ". & D. Gates at That Point
We're up-Traia Grew Didn't
Know Of Accident

Joseph Rictmann was perhaps fatally
injured and a horse, belonging to
George II. Huber, killed by north
bound p, w. q b. railroad train at the
Fourteenth street crossing OF the rail-
road ct 3.19 o'clock this morning. The
death Of Rictmann may occur at any
minute. Drs. J. A. Draper, J. Harvey
Spruance and Thomas d. Cook are now
at his beside.
Rlctmann Is driver I'm the employ
of Mr.. Huber. the baker and went out
at the usual hour this morning to de-
liver bread TO grocers beyond Eleventh
street bridge. Il was customary for
him TO cross The railroad at Fourteenth
street. and as he approached It he stop
ped his horse. Not hearing the ap-
preaching train. Rictmann drove onto
the tracks, the safety-gates being up.
No sooner had he done 80 than the rap
idly moving train struck the wagon
and hurled It's living occupant high
into the air and to the side OF the track.
The train continued its run to Chester.
where the blood of the dead horse was
noticed on the engine Information
that an accident had happened some
where between Chester and this city was
telegraphed to the local Office. but be-
fore the railroad officials could investi-
gate, the crew OF the southbound train
due here at 4.35 O'Clock, reported that
the engine had struck something at
Fourteenth street. The Investigation
which followed resulted in the finding
of Rictmann. In semi-conscious con-
dition. He was brought 10 the railroad
depot. and subsequently removed to
lthe Huber home. where he is now. He
Is injured internally.
He is about 20 years of age, and Is
married
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
CHILDREN BARE THEIR ARMS
Doctors Want 10 Learn How Many School
Pupils Are Vacclnatsd

Drs. Shortlidge. Spruance and Morgan
visited the public schools of the city
today and examined the scholars to as
certain how many are vaccinated. Those
who are not will be requested to under
so the operation Immediately. The doc
tors will continue their work until
every pupil is questioned.
One new case of smallpox has been
reported TO the Board OF Health, in
creasing the number of cases TO thir-
teen. The Emergency Hospital at Farm
hurst is not yet ready to receive pa
tients.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
FIREMEN HELD MEETING
At Which the Coming Election Vas
Fully Discussed

Wilmington firemen met in various
engine houses last night for monthly
meetings. and the coming election was
discussed widely. It was the sole
theme at the meeting of 'Washy''
members, and after a ballot had been
cast, Robert G. Porter was nominated
for first assistant of the department,
and his nomination will be decided on
next May. John B. Simmons was his
opponent, and was but eleven votes be-
hind Porter.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Weccacoe Company was held last
night, but nothing was. done towards
nominating a chief. Members are much
incensed at the story appearing in q
morning paper.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
CONGRATULATIONS FOR CAPT. BLACK
DrS. Watt and Murray Visit Him and
Promise Him SnnnArt

Presiding Elder Watt and Dr. w. L.
s. Murray called at the police station
this morning and congratulated Captain
Black on his exoneration of the charges
preferred against him. They also com
mended his work Of last Tuesday even
dng, when the bawdy houses of the city
wree raided. and assured him of their
support in any effort that may be put
forth by him to suppress the vice In
this city.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
RHODES MUST PAY
DEARLY FOR ASSAULT
500 the AmOunt-.-NOt Yet Out
-. - Of Trouble, However
Gen raj SESSIONS Court Acts in Many
Minor Gases On Trial for Wite
Stealing

George w. B. Rhodes, who was in
dicted last term on the charge of mur-
derOusly assaulting Harry X. Arm
strong, on farm near Odessa, was
arraigned in Superior Court this morn
ing and pleaded guilty to committing
an assault. Attorney-General Ward
accepted the plea with the understand
ing that the evidence in the case
should be heard. Levi c. Bird repre-
sented Mr.. Rhodes.
After hearing the evidence of Mr..
Armstrong, Eben Clark and DIR. Pier
son. the defense closed.
Mr. Bird. instead of making an
opening speech. called the roll of the
witnesses for the defense. They were
Richar Perkins. Isaiah Barry, Joseph
W. Beaston and James II. Brown.
After hearing numerous witnesses,
some of whom testified to Mr.. Rhodes
good character and a short address by
Mr.. Bird to the effect that Rhodes al
ready was under $4,000 bail to answer
civil suit for the same assault, the
court fined Mr.. Rhodes 500 and costs.
John Erskine, charged with larceny
was paroled, his father going on his
| bond.
William Dugan, who pleaded not
guilty to the larceny of copper wire
from The Diamond State Steel Com
pany, was put on trial
! Dugan was found guilty and SEN
fenced to six months Imprisonment
and to be whipped with ten lashes.
The Grand Jury found the following
true bills:
Michael Tully. Joseph Adams, Jane:
p. Davis. Isaac Sisco, Elwood Steven
son. Clara Burton. William H. Brown
larceny; George A. Hayes, concealed
deadly weapons.
At yesterday afternoons session Of thi
Court of General Sessions, Joseph Wei
din was found guilty Of having commit
ted an assault upon George w. Simpson
an old man, and was sentenced to thre
months in the wOrkhOuse and fined 500
\ Samuel Bradshaw, colored pleadel
guilty to larceny, was sentenced to re
ceive ten lashes and to serve thre
months.
The first prisoner to be sentenced wa
Frank Anderson, who pleaded guilty I
stealing five pounds Of brass from the 7
w. and B. Railroad Company. The ser
tence was six months Imprisonment an
ten lashes.
Samuel Hawley, Of Philadelphia, VIII
= pleaded guilty to stealing two doze
oranges, half-peck Of apples and bai
9 ket from Fannie Classic was sentence
to be whipped with ten lashes and
serve six months.
Alonzo Taylor, colored who pleadc
guilty to carrying concealed dead
weapon, was sentenced 10 serve ten da,
as he could not pay fine.
4 Hugh A. Garland was admitted to Il
bar.
Witnesses in the cases of John Ly1
IS have been discharged from further a
y tendance before the Court Of Gener
S Sessions. Levi G. Bird and Walter
e Hayes, counsel FOR Mr. Lynn, yesterdi
" paid TO Clerk Of the Peace Quigley 81
n to cover the costs of the cases.
d Arrangements have been made wher
{, by the $4,000 fine imposed in the case
n 10 he paid in a few days, when Attorne
Is General Ward will move to have the 4
? cases that are pending nolle prosecute
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
BOGGS is THANKFUL
Expressed Himself As Happy Over Prospect
Of Harly Discharge From Prison

United States Marshal Short and his
deputy. James H. Clark, have returned
from Trenton, where they took Henry
c. Long and George Davis, Federal
prisoners. yesterday afternoon. While
in the Trenton prison the Delaware OF
ficers met William N. Boggs, who ex-
pressed himself as exceedingly thank
full to President Roosevelt for ahe elem
ency shown him. Mr.. Boggs is enjoy
ing the best of health.
The prison authorities we're familiar
with Davis, the counterfeiter, he hav-
ing been a prisoner there several months
ago.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
TONIGHT.

Following is the program Of the en-
tertainment to be given by Industry
Lodge, No. 2, A. o. u. W., TO its mem
bers. their wives and men friends, free,
at its hall. Ninth and Market street, at
SIS p. m. this evening:
l. Instrumental duet,
Messrs. Bowen and Jewell.
2. Recitation ........... G. /. Russell
3. Sond and dance. John Lee
4. Fencing exhibition.
Messrs. Weber and Fauck.
5. Burlesque ....... Elmer Solomon
6. Electrical Psychology,
Professor c. NJ. Dillon.
Il. Address on the interests Of the order
Evening journal., 1902-02-04

provisions OF chapter 703, volume 49,
Laws OF Delaware, nor with the provi-
sions Of chapter 5i3, volume 20, Laws OF
Delaware; and yet this company has en-
tered into an alleged contract with the
city Of Wilmington for the lighting OF the
streets of said city and has been trans
acting the said business by street lighting
in this State in clear violation of the pro-
hibitory provisions Of the said statute.
The alleged contract made In reference TO
street lighting Is, therefore, In my opin-
ion, illegal and void, for this reason.
Yours respectfully,
David j. Remhardt,
City Solicitor
Following the reading Of the opinion,
Mr.. Rcinhardt apologized TO the directors
for the fragmentary nature OF the docu.
ment, but explained that il was the best
he could do with his lack of information
On a motion of Mr.. johnson the docu
ment was accepted and filed.
Mr.. Gray then arose and said the OF
ticials OF the Welsbach Company desir,
TO meet the directors and il was agreed
TO hold conference IN. the near future
Mr.. Carter said it would be necessary
for the board 20 hold up It's answer TO tn,
Wilmington Electric Company owing I,
the unsettled state OF affairs.
Walter II. Hayes, who was present
said the company would grant them an
extension of time.
After the Solicitors opinion had
been read. Mr.. Melvin offered a resolu.
tion directing the secretary to notify
the Welsbach Company OF the City so.
licitor's opinion. and that the alleged
contract is repudiated and for the com.
pany to cease lighting gas lamps In
the city. Messrs. Johnson and Garter
were Of the opinion that the resolution
had better be carried over, pending &
conference with officials of the com
pany. A motion was made and carrieC
10 that effect.
The directors will meet at 3 o'clocl
to take up routine business.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
BUT LITTLE DOING
Judge Cochran Had Only Two Cases
This Morning

The slump in City Court business con-
tinues. There were but two cases before
Judge Cochran for trial this morning.
The case Of Albert u. Deakyne,
charged with assault and battery, was
continued until tomorrow night.
A drunk and disorderly case was dis
nissnd
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
Raided Wesl Yard Tramps

Detective Jones and Constable Mari
made a raid on band of tramps in the
West Yard this morning. and Edward
Kelley, Harry White Alfred Thomas,
Joseph Carroll and Henry Heisler We're
captured. They were locked mp in tine
police station.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
MnrshnI EeII pown stalrs

U. s. Marshal Short fell down a
flight Of stairs in his home In East
Eleventh street late last night and in
jired his arm. He was called out OF
bed by a messenger boy, whose mes
sage was for another person.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
BRICELAYERS CONTRIBUTE TO FUND
President TKiuley Was Honorary Mem
Der Of International association

At a meeting Of the Bricklayers' AS
sociation, No /, Of Delaware, held ON
Monday evening. a contribution Of s.
was made to the Mckinley Memorial
Association. President Mckinley was
an honorary member of the Bricklay-
ers' International Union, having been
made so at The laying Of the corner
stone of the international Union Hall,
lin Chicago.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
saueezed eetween cars

H. p. Simpson was removed from the
Washington engine house to the
Homeopathic Hospital this morning
about s o'clock by the Phoenix ambu-
lance. having been caught between two
electric cars and squeezed
Evening journal., 1902-02-04

When in need of invalid appliances,
Supporters. Braces, Improved Syringes.
etc. call at Ladies' Department OF
Belts Pharmacy. Private entrance on
Sixth street. Lady attendant
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
A GREAT LANDSLIDE

In our clothing prices at No. 419 Mar
ket street. Overcoats for men and
boys must go regardless of price. Visit
our store and you will be convinced that
we are Offering overcoat and suit bar
gains. We are the old Boston House.
now 419 Market street.
J. WARREN BULLEN.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
FIRE SALE

Fine lot Of groceries at Richardson's
1O9 West Second street, Wednesday,
Feb. 5, at p. m, and continue until
sold.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04

Department May Make Changes
IL is understood that at tlle meeting
of the Street and Sewer Department
This afternoon. The services OF some az
the members of the department. will
be dispensed with.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04

Those who use Brazilian Balm never
have the Grip. Kills the germ.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04

Be sure You get AlIaband's Anodyne
Expectorant for that cold.
Evening journal., 1902-02-04

THE COUGH CURE.
Allaband's Anodyne Expectorsnf,
Evening journal., 1902-02-04
Ms. Walls txpIains

Mrs Walls again asked permission Z,
explain a circumstance. which was grant
ed. She said il was an unusual occur
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-19
TROOPS AT The ARM0RY

Up at the state armory much the same
state OF quietness prevailed as yester-
day. The departure of the two companies
sent home yesterday caused no comment
and the numbers seemed hardly reduced.
Early I'm the forenoon General Tanner
and Assistant Judge Advocate Cram left
the armory for Providence, where the
conference was held with Governor Kim
ball In the executive department.
Companies A, Il and ID OF the First
Regiment, under Major Johnson and
Companies and III OF the Second Regi-
ment under. Major McGill, went UP on
Broadway for drill. and the men added
considerably TO their stock OF knowledge
OF street riot work. great improve
ment was noted over the work OF yester-
day. and now the boys are pretty well
Informed OF what TO do and how TO do
IL I'm this department.
A thorough cleaning was given the big
armory this morning under General Tan
ners orders. the Naval Reserves taking
their turn at police duty. The stairs and
floors wero thoroughly swept and washed.
and chloride OF lime used plentifully
wherever needed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-19
CONDUCTOR INJURED

Both men took part I'm the assault, in
juring the conductor. IL is alleged. moro
or less by blows OF the fists about the
head and body. The affair lasted but a
moment. but In that time the victim was
considerably bruised.
The men then Jumped OF the car and
separated. one OF them. II is said, rum
ming into a neighboring saloon.
Special Officer Gooding was sent for
and made an investigation. but was un-
able to find either OF the men.
After the assault the car was run back
TO the barn and taken of.
supt Smith when seen said that this
morning for the FIRST time the full num-
ber OF cars Of the system. Is in num-
ber. was put into service. a gain OF two
over yesterday and OF Ave over the day
before. but that the withdrawal Of this
car left the number one short again. lie
said the full number would be kept In
service all day.
At the headquarters OF the strikers I'm
Lees block all was quiet. IL Is claimed
that the railroad company has lost three
men by desertion. three OF the new men.
and that they left town. bag and baggage
this morning. None OF the strikers In
Pawtucket have returned TO work.