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Evening journal., 1902-12-29
SENATE PROBING
APPOINTMENTS
Senate Committee Is Holding
Up Nominations Below
That Of Mayor
AN INJUSTICE TO OLD OFFICERS

Members Ct comr,,t,ee on Military
Affairs Have Received Numerous
Complaints About Method Of Seleo-
tlon Under Reorganization Law.
Washington, Dec 30 - The senate
committee on military affairs held up,
pending an investigation, all army
nominations sent in before the recess,
below the grade of major. The men,
bers of the committee have received
numerous complaints about the method
of selection of officers under the re-
organization law 1t is claimed that
great injustice has been done officers
who have served quite a long time.
Complaint has been made that men
were selected from those who formerly
served as volunteers to fill original va
cancies. and that they became captains
as soon as they we're appointed. Others
appointed, it is claimed. waited from
four to seven months before accept
ance of their commissions, which date
from the time the appointment was
made. rank being determined by the
date of their commissions. This gives
them many numbers above West Point
graduates, and others appointed from
the volunteers, and who at once en-
tered the service and did much hard
work, when the men who delayed ac-
cepting were enjoying themselves or
attending to business interests.
Another allegation made Is that
quite a large number of men appointed
under the reorganization law imme-
diately became captains of artillery
and we're placed I'm charge Of guns and
machinery Of which they had no
knowledge. To obviate this difficulty
to some extent, the secretary Of war
with the approval of the committee on
military affairs. secured the resigna
tion of II second lieutenants of artil
lery, who thereupon were named &c
fill original vacancies as first lieuten
ants in other branches of the service
and in some instances very soon were
made captains. II is expected that the
subcommittee which is investigating
the matter of recent promotions vii
be ready to report about the time
congress reconvenes.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
900 WILL TAKE
CHURCH CENSUS
In About Three Hours They
Expect to Have Names Of
Non-Church Goers

With one swoop 500 Christians Of
Wilmington will bear down upon the
city some afternoon within a month,
and before the shades of night
viii have taken a religious cen
sus. That is they will have found out
Just how many persons in this city at
tend church and Sunday school.
The plans have been formulating for
some time by the ministers OF the diff
ferent churches. and no denomination
will be left out Committees nave been
named and the affair will be conducted
in a business-like manner
After the canvass has been COM
pelted and the religious complexion of
the people learned, their names will be
turned over TO the denominations to-
ward which they lean, and the matter
will then be carried out by the church
In the Methodist churches reyivals
I will begin shortly after the first can
vass, and the churches to- whom the
names are given VIII make another call
upon the people and try to induce them
to come to church.
Much good is expected to be accom-
lplished by this method, and the min
listers are very enthusiastic over it Al
building this morning many Of them
meeting held in the Y. M. c. Al
We're present and plans for the canvass
were discussed and committees named
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
'harIes Ma9ee While Loading Car
trid9es Near a Stove Causes
an Explosion
SUGAR TRUST
TO SELL BEER
Will be Sold At Three Cents
a Glass and Whisky at
Seven Cents

The Sugar Trust, through the agency
of the New York Glucose Company,
whose million dollar plant is at Shady
Side, N. j., is going into the saloon
business.
A dozen saloonkeepers, whose places
are in front of the glucose factory and
who depend on the trade Of the 700 en-
ployes OF this plant and the 400 men
employed in the Ilant CT the General
Chemical Company adjoining, view
the situation with alarm.
Phillip Meister, a foreman in the glu-
cose works. obtained a saloon license
two weeks ago. No one then guessed
that he would open his saloon inside
the works.
Meister's barroom fixtures arrived
on Saturday night and were delivered
at the factory. The barroom will be
established this week. 1t is said that
beer will be sold at three cents glass
and whisky at seven cents.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
RAILROAD MEN
BORROWING COAL
The Pennsylvania Company
Sending Its Employees in
This City Fuel

The men employed in the Pennsyl-
vania car shops were made glad this
morning, when an order was received
allowing them to borrow coal from the
company's bin and return It when the
company sends them the coal they Or
dered several weeks ago.
Tho order allowing the loan OF the
coal is the outcome Of repeated de-
mands OF the men employed at the
shops. who are in many cases abso-
lutely without fuel. having depended
upon the railroad TO furnish Il, accord.
ing 10 their order in October.
When the order was received Il wal
first learned at French street station
and almost oil the employees immedi
ately gave their order and they hav'
been the ones already served, as thl
coal is delivered in the rotation the or
ders were received, therefore the mel
employed In the shops have not beel
able to secure any OF II yet
The men are very thankful and ar
being served in quarter-ton lots fron
the company's bin today.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
DELIVERED INTERESTING ADDRESS
Or. Munhall Entertained Large Num-
Der Of Men in the Opera House
Yesterday

DR.. L. w. Munhall, the noted evan
gelist, addressed about 600 men at the
Opera House yesterday afternoon. His
subject was Rejoice. o Young Man, in
Thy Youth"
The address was a masterful appeal,
and abounded with wit, eloquence and
pathOs.
At night Dr. Munhall preached in
St Paul's NJ. e. Church to a large audi
cnce on How Shall We Escape If We
Neglect So Great a Salvation?"
The forty-eighth anniversary Of the
Central Presbyterian Sunday school
was held last evening and an elaborate
and interesting program was present
ed. Fifteen pupils were advanced from
the primary to the intermediate depart
ment, and twenty-fonr scholars were
advanced from the intermediate to the
main school.
Secretary L. O. Sellers, OF the Young
Mems Christian Association, and the
Rev. r. A. McCurdy, pastor Of The
church, made addresses.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
TWO NOTED EVAHGELISTS HERE
Will Conduct Revival Services in
Grace M. E. Church During
the Week

A series OF evangelistlc meetings bo-
gan In Grace NJ. u. Church last night,
led by the Rev Henry Ostram and
John p. Hills. both OF Grencastle IN
diana. The Rev. Ostrum is the preacher
and Mr.. Hills. the singer. They are
engaged IN a broad work. and they IA
vor Christian unity. They have work
ed in churches OF various denomina-
tions. Mr.. Ostrom Is interested in all
classes OF people. He has spoken IN
factories and mines and railroad
shops. and has addressed professional
men. In his talk 20 workingmen he has
tried to solve the labor problem under
the jacket. His evangelistic work has
been conducted In Chicago. Washing.
ton, New York, Louisville, Atlanta. De.
troit, Toledo and other points. and hs
has addressed conventions OF Young
Mems Christian Association.
This afternoon Mr.. Ostrom will
speak on New Testament Prayer.
and tonight on 'Why ! Am Not a Re
llgious Liberalist."
A large congregation attended las
nights service. Mr.. Hills led a larg,
chorus in the singing. lie sang a sol,
effectively.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Mr.. GREENMAN'S FUNERAL
Death of the Veteran Wall Paper Man
Occurred on Sa urdaY

The funeral of Joseph II. Greenman,
who died on Saturday of paralysis at
his residence, No. 1000 West street, win
take place tomorrow afternoon He
was born at Daretown, Salem county,
n. j. May 21, 1923. He came here from
Philadelphia about fifty-eight years
ago. For forty-eight years he was in
the wall papering business here. About
ten years ago he retired, his son. Cliff
ford, buying him out. While in Phila-
delphia he was a member of the United
States Hose Company. and after com
ing here, he Joined the Washington
Fire Company Of which he was men,
ber about fifty-flve years thirteen years
as treasurer. He was a member OF
Fairfax Lodge of Odd Fellows. He
leaves a wife and two children, Mrs j.
Paul Bright and Clifford Greenman
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Lembers of the Ma9ee
Family Hurled Against
the Sides of the House
With Force
ably in a Crib Lifted
Ont of the House and
Dumped in a Nearby
Field

|rhe explosion OF can Of powder
|npletely wrecked the house of
aries Magee, six miles from Days
|ro, and from the effects of the ex-
s,sion, Magee, his two children and a
man who was spending the holidays
the house may die.
IMagee was loading shells to 60 gun
Ing and the other members Of the
4 rty were sitting about watching him.
7rhe day was cold and they all sat
| out the stove. A train of powder was
some way made from the red hot
I'VE to the can, which contained about
enty pounds OF powder. Magee saw
start and tried to throw the can
,m the window, but before he could
so the powder exploded.
The occupants of the room were
rled with force against the sides OF
2 room and the house was blown en-
lely in half and pieces of timber
Irown far out into the fields.
IA peculiar thing about the explosion
5 that a baby was sleeping in Grill
the second floor at the time, and
section on which the crib rested
s carried out into the yard, but the
Ile one was not thrown out, nor wai
injured.
lNeighbors hearing the explosion
stened to the place and they were
st in time to put out fire. which
3 overturned stove had started. HaC
cir arrival not been timely it is likel,
. victims would have perished in th'
mes, as they were all unconscioui
len found.
. A doctor from Millville was quickl,
Bat for and the wounds dressed. 1t
5 opinion that the unfortunates al
in a critical condition.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
PREPARING NEW
ROAD BILL
Senator Artemus Smith Will
Introduce the Matter in
Legislature

Attorney Martin e. Smith is prepar-
ing a bill which will be presented by
his brother, Senator Artemas Smith, at
the coming session of the Legislature.
The bill relates TO good roads and will
be one of the important matters which
will be acted upon by the General AS
sembly.
The document provides for general
repairs to the Kings Highway, COM
monty known as the State road, and
all other branch roads leading to IL.
For the most part the bill provides that
the State road must be macadamized
and all branch thoroughfares shelled.
The Legislature win be asked TO
make an appropriation for this pur-
F, pose. 1t would take from five to ten
years to build the road as provided in
the bill.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
COURT PROCEEDINGS
Number of Return Sales Made This
Morning and Confirmed

Chancellor Nicholson held busy
session in Orphans Court this morn
ing Charles B. Gibbons and George
T. Brown. trustees, made n return of
the sale of real estate OF Isaac Miller.
The sale was confirmed.
An order was made to petition the
real estate of William Hamilton. The
application was presented by Franklin
BroCkson.
Charles y. Evans made a return sale
Of real estate OF Bayard W. Milbourne,
which was confirmed.
The Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company trustees for the Luke minors,
made return OF sale OF their interest in
real estate. Sale was confirmed
T. B. Heisel, trustee, made return
sale of real estate Of jeremiah Bowman.
which was also confirmed The court
at this juncture adjourned until We'd
nesday, January z.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
FnR sAn.E

Five large loads of superior furni-
ture from fine dwelling, consisting Of
beautiful pictures, handsome gilt man
tie mirrors. plate glass; walnut and
oak bedroom suites, brass bedstead, hair
mattresses and feather pillows. spreads
and comforts, handsome boss-velour
parlor suites, square oak extension
tables and .dining-roOm chairs. combi-
nation desk and book case and roll
top desk. wicker and oak rockers, fine
basement heater and number of other
articles. Grand opportunity for those
starting housekeeping.
Mcmahon Bros.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
LORD CURZON
ENTERS DELHI
Magnificent Procession Was
Headed by Richly Ca
parisoned Elephants

Delhi, India, Dec. 29.-Lord Curzon,
the Viceroy Of India, accompanied by
Lady Curzon, the Vicereine, formerly
Miss Mary Letter of Chicago, arrived
at Delhi today to take part in the Dur
bar. They were accorded royal honors
and marched in procession through the
town to the Viceroy's encampment, sew
eral miles beyond the Delhi wall. Thus
began the great coronation DurbaI
ceremonies, which promise to consti'
tute the richest and most stupendous
pageant the modern world has seen.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
UNPLEASANT CALLER
Woman With Smallpox Visited Him
on Sunday Morning

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth, OF
the Board OF Health. likes his bed on
Sunday mornings, and as a rule is not
called until he feels like getting up.
Yesterday morning his slumhers were
disturbed by a continued pounding on
tht front door When he went down
he was greeted by a colored woman
who. before he could say a word. said:
Mister. rs got the smallpox"
Mr.. Wigglesworth looked at her face
and did not question her. He walked
her 10 the area-way of the Board cf
Health building, and kept her there
until the ambulance from the Emer-
gency Hospital arrived.
the woman spent Saturday night IN
this city.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
.RISTMAS DAY STAB
COST MARTHA DUCKEAY $40
die Chambers, Colored, Arraigncd
in the City Court Charged With
Stealing a Watch

Martha Duckery, colored, was ar
|igned in City Court this morning,
Iarged with cutting Frances G. Sc
cts, also colored, on Christmas Day.
le evidence proved the charge and a
te of $40 and costs was imposed.
Sadie Chambers, colored was charged
tn relieving Albert Gilbert, an aged
Iiored man, OF valuable gold watch.
lbert deposed that he was enhced
Ito an alley on the "coast" on last
iday night by the defendant, and
lille she was talking to him relieved
m of his watch. He missed the time
zee some time later. The prisoner
MED the charge, and offered several
tnesses to prove she was sick on Fri
Iy night. Henry Harris, a pawn
oker. on Market street, testified that
defendant asked him for "a loan on
watch Saturday night The court
rs Of the opinion that the charge was
stained by the evidence given, and
Id the prisoner for the upper court.
Samuel Hill was charged with beg
ng at the French street station. and
Is fined 81 and costs.
1 A fine of SO and costs was imposed
Robert Dawson for being drunk and
5orderly, and Harry Terry wals SEN
need to spend sixty days in the work
use for vagrancy.
Charles Dawson and Charles Schulz
,re each fined SO and costs for tres
SIS.
The case Of Edward Richardson, col
ed, charged with assault and battery
rs continued until Wednesday even
z, and the case Of Alexander Benson
arged with trespass, was continued
It'll this evening.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
SAYS ELECTION WAS LEGAL
James P. Jones, Republican Candidate
for Legislature, Answers Charges
of c. S. HurIock

James P. Jones, Union Republican,
elected to the Legislature from one Of
the city representative districts, has
replied to the specifications Of Charles
S. Hurlock. the Democratic defeated
candidate, who claimed that Jones'
nomination was illegal.
Jones says his name appeared On the
official ballots and those printed in tho
newspapers, and that the people were
fully informed that he was the candi-
date. He adds that the Superior Court
passed on the case without objection.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
'DR, LORENI PAYS VISIT
TO GOULDS At LAKEWOOD
Surgeon Accepts Invitation to View
Georgian Court and Its Surround
ings--Entertained at Dinner

Lakewood, N. j.. Doc. 29.-Dr. LCr-
enz, the surgeon, with his assistant
DR.. Muehler. accompanied by DIR. Glib
ney and DR.. Townsend. of New York,
were guests at a small dinner at Geor-
gian Court. the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George jay Could last night. The
party arrived ON yesterday mornings
train, and were met at the station by
Mrs. Could in her brougham, who drove
DR.. Lorenz to her home, while Mr..
Gould took the others of the party
home in his big "Panhard."
The day has been pleasantly passed
in an inspection Of the mansion the
casino, stables and Lakewood general
~. The visit is purely social and the
acceptance OF a courtesy rendered.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
TO INSTALL OFFICERS
Knights Of Golden Eagle wiIIsconfirm
Appointments

The installation OF the different
lodges OF the knights of the Golden
Eagle will be held on the following
dates. All the grand officers of the
lodge will be present at all the install
lations.
Apollo, No. 2. January 8; Crusaders,
No. 5, January 6; Blue Rock, No. 25
Talleyville. January z; st. Georges, No
3, January 8; Ivy Council. Newark
January 10; Christiana Castle, No. 90
January 12; Chosen Friends. No. H.
January 1S; Hockessin Castle, No. 10
January IA; Wyoming, No. 21, Janu-
airy II; Delaware Castle, No. ~, Janu-
airy 12
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
FIREMEN ARE ANGRY
Alarms Turned in Not Accurate and
Cause Much Trouble

The fire companies are making COM
plaint about the way the alarms are
turned in. At the coal chute fire last
night. at Second and Railroad avenue,
the alarm was turned in from box No.
"a. at Front and French streets. when
IL should have been from box No IA,
at Front and Poplar streets. 1t made
"a difference Of two squares and delay
ed the companies in getting to the
scene
The fire that Immediately followed
this was at Second and Market streets
yet the alarm was given from box No.
Al. at Warmers wharf. There is an
'alorm box 1T Second and Shipley
streets, three squares nearer
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
POPE WILL GET
PRICELESS GEM
Catholics Will Present Him
With Largest Topaz in
the World

Catholics in every part of the world
arc preparing to show their devotion
and fidelity TO Pope Leo XIII at the
end OF the celebration of his silver
jubilee next April by presenting to him
an almost priceless jewel.
This is a topaz weighing nearly four
pounds, the largest in the world. Il is
now in the hands OF skilled workmen
in Rome. where it is being richly
carved.
Il will contain. when finished, a rep
|resentation Of the Papal arm and
OF Christ breaking bread. Notices on
this subject will be displayed in all the
Roman Catholic churches in this coun-
try l.'.A.aEtzEl
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
PRICE OF TURKEYS DROP
The Same Conditions Prevail With
Regard to Other Fowl

Since Christmas. turkeys have
dropped in price as a result OF n de-
crease in the demand. Choice birds
could be bought in market Saturday
morning for from II TO 20 cents q
pound.
There was a drop in the price OF
chickens. ducks and geese. although
there were not many Of the latter In
market.
Should Inc present cold snap con-
tlnue, It will not be a difficult matter
for local dealers who have a supply OF
fowl on hand 10 dispose OF the stock
for New Years.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Nate saIsburY,s Funeral

Funeral services for the late Nate
Salisbury were held yesterday in New
York under the auspices of the Masonic
fraternity. The Rev. DR.. Burrill. OF
Freeport, ILL.,, a lifelong friend of the
dead Snowman, preached the sermon.
Many prominent theatrical people we're
in attendance. Mr.. Salisbury formerly
lived in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Bank Manager FIees

Berlin, Dec. 29.-Albert Heyde, sub
manager Of the Potsdam branch of the
National Bank Fuer Deutschland, has
disappeared. An investigation shows
that S2S,7 in securities are missing
1t is believed that Heyde embezzled the
money and strict search for him has
been instituted.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
canltaI Stock Increased

The Belts Machine Company has in
creased it's capital stock to 100000, and
the charter which would have expired
on December 81, has been renewed. The
increased business Of the company
makes the increase necessary that
buildings may be erected.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Shaken by Dynamite

Philadelphia. Dec. 29-By a terrific
explosion Of seventy-hve pounds Of
dynamite at the reserve filter plant in
Cak Lane at o'clock this morning
one man was seriously injured and more
than hundred houses within a radius
of two miles wero damaged.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
New industry fOr wiIminston

A new manufacturing plant is rap
idly being pushed to completion in
South Wilmington. Il is that OF the
kirkpatrick and Binder Company, in
corporated. Tho building Of the Mer-
chants Transportation Company is
being utilized and the new firm will
manufacture cross-arms, insulation
pins, and other railroad and electrical
supplies.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
com WAVE is COMING.

But VIE are prepared with 500 over
coats Just received from New York
pawnhuokers will be sold the same as
the others, $3.50 to $40, worth $40 TO
s45. Department on second floor. Also
"a fun inc of cook and heating stoves,
such as Victor Cook. Othello, Harvest
Home, etc, at one-third their value.
Mcmahon Bros.
Roth phones. SOP King st.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
ChlI1ren,s chrIstmas Festival

The children's Christmas festival Of
st. Johns p. e. Church will be held
this evening at 7.S0 o'clock. The whole
church choir will assist the children in
singing Christmas carols.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
To Nominate officers

The Young Mems Democratic Club
viii have it's annual nomination OF Of
Ificcrs next Wednesday evening. After
tho business session luncheon will be
served.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
win Conduct Noon-oay Service

The Rev. Henry Ostram will conduct
"a MONDAY service at the Pullman car
shops tomorrow. Mr. Ostram is kDld-
ing a revival service at Grace NJ. L.
Church.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Three coroner.s verdicrs

Coroner Frick's jury on Saturday
night gave verdicts of accidental death
in the cases Of John S. Paris, Carmine
Polambo and Fortanato Greco, who
were killed by trains.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
WILL CELEBRATE FREEDOM
Anniversary Of Proclamation of Eman-
cipatioa Will Be Observed Here

On next Thursday the eolored people
Of this city will celebrate the fortieth
anniversary of the proclamation OF
slavery.
The Rev. II. r. Edmonds will con-
duct services in the morning at Union
American Church, French street above
Twelfth.
In the afternoon a platform meeting
will be held in the A. u NJ. P. Church
by the Rev. S. r. Inann. pastor.
Evening services will be held ait 8
o'clock in the Ezion NJ. Z. Church AT
this service the proclamation will be
read by Miss e. B. Kruse, principal OF
the Howard School.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29

The Sunday school Of Brandywine M.
e. Church will give a delightful Christ
mas service in the church on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, December 80
and 81 Admission 49,
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Pelilion for Annronriation

Attorney II. H. Ward is preparing
petition to be presented at the com
< session OF the Legislature asking
r an appropriation for the Union Fire
smpany. The new organization was
cognized by City Council several
0nths ago.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Charged with Contempt

Joseph Guest. who did not answer
when his name was called in the City
Court this morning, was arrested late
this morning on the charge Of con-
tempt He was locked up for hear
ing tonight.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
PIant Resumes oneration

The plant of the Delaware Cotton
lmpany, which was compelled to shut
iwn its plant on account of lack OF
al. began operations again this
orning.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
Court Of chancery

In the Court of Chancory this morn
ing an order was made TO partition the
real estate OF Benjamin w. Grayer. The
court then adjourned until next Mon
day.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29
sherIff.eIect stldham- Mum

Sheriff-elect Emmett Stidham would
neither deny or affirm this morning
that ewould appoint John Stetser
ais outside deputy.
Evening journal., 1902-12-29

Three more smallpox cases were dis
vered this morning.