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Evening journal., 1902-03-04
COUNTY CONTRACTS FOR
Many TELEPHONES
Lew Court Learns That Property
Nav Not be Secure From Loss
by Fire

w. $. Lednum, representing the Del
mnryia Telephone Company, contracted
with the Levy Court this morning 90 fur
nish six telephones for the county Court
House and one for Third street bridge.
The contract Is in writing, is properly eX-
ccutod aud signed
Joseph Easthurn viii be asked To- APP
pear before the Levy Court at IFS next
meeting to explain an account of Si3S for
work done hy order of John Lynn, for
mer court president
There is q misunderstanding between
the Farm and Home, q weekly publica
tion and George Casey, assessor fOl
Brandywine hundred over the publishing
of notice. The Farm and Home people
present a bin for $50 for printing the no.
rice and Mr.. Casey refuses TO o. Is. Il
betause he did not order the work done
Levy Court is puzzled to know what
course to take in the Tntter
No bills were paid today because of the
absence of Comptroller George ID. Kcl
ley, whose son is dead Assessors de.
clare that there was an error in ASSESS
ing the property of John W. Gam. II is
assessed al $1,000 when it should be but
$4,000 the error was corrected
John Biggs, representing the Delaware
Railroad Company, asked 10 have an
error corrected in the assessment on th,
station and warehouse in Greenspring, a'
both have been removed.
The Levy Court this afternoon vii
meet the representatives of the lnsur
ance Underwriters regarding the wiring
of the county bridges and buildings. j
is holipVpd fhnf fho uroeonf wiring hnf
not been done in accordance with the in
surancc requirements The COMMITTEES
on the Arrowsmith bill reported progress
The assessment on the Sndall estate
was cut from $4,000 TO 1000.
The court will ask the judges Of th'
Superior Count to consult the presiden
.of the court before having any wOrl
done about the Court House.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
EPWORTH CHURCH NOW
WITHOUT A PASTOR
Presiding Elder Watt Decides That
The Rev. ". G. Rooms Shall
Remain in New Castle

Presiding Elder Robert Watt hns de-
cided that the Rev. w. G.. Koons shall
return to New Castle NJ. E. Church as
pastor for tho ensuing year, and no,
become successor to the Rev. Or. short
as pastor of Epworth Church this city
Tnis decision was reached at a con
ference of the official board of the
New Castle Church and DR.. Watt last
night, when the following minute was
adopted:
In view OF the fact that the cnicia-
board of the New Castle NJ. E Churcl
was unanimously of tine opinion that
the removal of the Rev w. G. Koons
from the pastorate Of the church would
result both in injury and injustice toll
church, they strenuOusly insisted that
there be no change in the pastOrate Of
the church. in which conclusion b0tt
pastor and people concuTed."
This leaves Epworth Church without
la pastor, and the Committee on supply
Will be obliged to make another choict
and the members are of the opinion
that their task will be a sOmew hat dif
Ifcult on. It is said that Mr. Koons in
formed his official board that he would
leave New Castle if it could get q suit
laJle man to succeed him. The bOart
reported shat it was unable to fini ;
Suitable man to succeed him, and in
sisted upon his remaining.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
TALK ABOUT DICTIONARY
Water Department Bought a Very ENpen-
SiVe Book

Several persons who have been inves-
tigating the expenditures of the various
city departments are discussing the ex-
ponditures of the Water Department.
One item objected TO is a bin of S63 for
dictionary. Attention is called TO the
fact that Webster's International Die
tionary can be purchased for from IS Ia
80, while a new standard dictionary can
bc bought for $i4.
The department thinks the book at S6a
was a bargain. Comment is also made
ON the department paying $3.50 for sun
dial and Sl44 for placing names ON the
tower
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
RUNlWAYS IN COURT
Manayunk Boys viii be Sent Back
Homo

Charged with running away from
their home i'm Manayunk, John and
William Peasgood. small boys, were
Arraigned in the City Court this morn
ing. They rode to Chester on bicycles.
There the wheels broke down, and
they walked TO bhis city.
Tho boys We're prepared for a long
tramp. In a saidhel they carried two
bottles Of ground coffee. two cans oi
condensed milk and a quantity of
sugar. Until their parents come foI
them the boys were given into the care
lof Agent Stout
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
THE WATER QUESTION SETTLED.

THE WATER QUESTION SETTLED.
At Lynch's. They are selling Mornings
Mineral Spring Water, 25c. gallon; a
lnc tonic for blood and nerves. Just
in-unfermented Apple Juice. York
State Sweet Cider. soc. gallon; Saxon
sterilized wheat food. 15c. package. a
present with every package to intro
duce IT, Something new, Wonderland
pudding tablets. 10 tablets. 10c., make
10 large puddings-save trade marks.
YOU can get one Oriental Moorish table
cover with FIVE ask us how. Alpha
New Engalnd salad cream, contains no
oil. 10c. and zoe. bottle; save trade
marks. you can get a choice of charm
ing pillow tops with five. ask us how
It pays to buy groceries at our stores.
n. w. corner Madison and Fourth
streets and S. w. corner King and
Eighth streets. Trading stamps for
cash.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
INnIspENsARLn-

Furniture that is touched up with a
bit of paint Whenever it gets worn will
always look new and fresh. and will
outwear furniture that never sees the
paint brush The roof that is kept
painted don't get leaky. In fact, paint
lis INDISPENSABLE from one end of the
ever comes when the 'hOme-place is 10
he sold. it will sell for twice the money
if it has been kept bright and attrac-
tive by the use of the paint brush.
Many a shrewd Yankee whOunderstande
this makes a business of buying home
places that are run down. llires James
M Bryan, 1O7 West Eighth street. 70
brighten them up by the expenditure of
Ia few dollars and then sells them at a
good profit
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
INDIANSsONTA VISIT
Upland Red Skins Entertained by MinQua
Tribe Last Night

Mecoponaka Tribe, Imp'd O. r. NJ. of
Upland, came to this city in a special
trolley ear last evening and paid visit
to MinQua Tribe. There were about
sixty persons in the party and they en-
joyed the trip very much.
The degree team. John Ferrier. can
tain, entertained the visitors with an
adoption Of a pale face. The degree was
conferred in an excellent manner after
which the visitors were invited down
stairs where Caterer Hanna had laid a
supper for them.
When the cigars had been lighted. diff
ferent members of the party told of their
experience in the order and other matters
of interest only to Red Men" There
were several recitations and songs by
members of the local tribe.
The visitors returned to Upland at /
O'Clock very much pleased with the en-
tertainment provided by their Delaware
brothers.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
In New Castle, While the
Town Was Asleep
OFFICERS ARMS SLlSHEO
Much Valuable Booty From Two
Houses Found in Possession Of
The Negro Desperate
special to the Evenlng Journal.

New Castle, March 4-Robbers are be-
coming very bad and very bold, in New
Castle. They have ransacked several
houses and Of course that was very bad
for the owners Of the houses In partic-
ular. Then they become bold enough to
assault police officers.
Thieves last night entered the houses
of James Clough, conductor ON the VII
mington and New Castle trolley line, and
George Mcdaniel. In the home OF the
trolley man, booty 20 the amount OF si25
In money a gold watch and chain and
gold ring, was stolen. From the McDan-
lei home $i5 was taken.
Officer Tohin was notified at 430 o'clock
this morning lie Immediately started in
pursuit Of the thief and caught sight Of
a suspicious looking negro and followed
him to Bacon's restaurant Then he ar
rested him. The colored man protested
his innocence and the officer started TO
take him to the Mcdaniel house for iden-
tihcation,
When opposite John Bakers hotel the
man made a break for liberty. He ran
as far as the brick row, with the officer
in hot pursuit Tobn shot at the man,
whereupon he stopped As the officer ap.
/ preached him, the man cut deep cash
/ in his hand, whereunon the officer knock.
ed him down and took him to the jail
An of Clough's belongings were found
upon the negro when searched
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
WILL LECTURE on NATURE
Interesting Series Of Lectures Arranged
ion NeK-CentHrY Climb NOm0n

Much interest is manifested by the
members of the New-Century Club in the
series of Nature lectures which has
been arranged by the Entertainment
Committee to take place this month.
The first lecture will be tomorrow af-
ternoon and win be ON Concerning the
Theory of Evolution Dr. Charles H.
Shaw will be the speaker. The second
viii be ON Wednesday afternoon,
March 10. by Miss Harriet Boewig, oil
Madam How and Lady Why. The
third and last of the series will be- 1.-The
Water Garden" by Dr. III. S. Conard, on
March 26.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
THIS TIME THE
BOERS WIN
Kitchener Reports 6S2 Killed
Or Captured at VOnOnOp
CHARGES CONFUSED BRITISH
Beers Pour Heavy Rifle Fire Into
Wagon Convoy aud Stampede
the Mules
CHARGES CONFUSED BRITISH

London, March AIN a dispatch
from Pretoria, dated yesterday, Lord
Kitchener sends details Of the disas-
ter to the escort of the convoy Of
empty wagons at Vondonop, southwest
of Klerksdorp, Transvaal Colony. The
British casualties in killed, wounded
and men made prisoners reach the
total of 632. In addition the Beers cap
tured two guns. Lieutenant Colonel
Anderson, who commanded the British
force, reports that when his advance
guard was within ten miles Of Klerks-
dorp, during the fighting of February
20, the Beers opened heavy rifle fire
on the troops from the scrub. The
burghers were driven off and the con-
voy resumed its march, when a moro
determined attack was made on the
conYoys left flank, the Beers getting
within a hundred yards and stamped
ing the mules harnessed to a number
of wagons. The attacking forces were
again driven of.
Next morning the rear guard was
attacked by a strong force Of Beers
and, simultaneously, another body Of
Beers boldly charged the centre Of
the convoy and stampeded the mules
in all directions, throwing the escort
into confusion, during which the
Beers charged and re-charged, riding
down the separated British units
Lieutenant Colonel Anderson adds
that the strength Of the Beers was es-
timated at from 1900 to 100 Com
mandants Delarey, Kemps, Celliers,
Lemmer, Wolmerans and Potgieter
were all present. Commandant Lem
mer is said to have been killed
A parliamentary paper was issued
last night containing dispatches and
reports regarding the remount depart
ment in South Africa. It refers to the
American mules as being the best
received from any source, magnificent
workers and kept in condition under
the most adverse circumstances. The
American horses varied greatly, but
the majority were excellent.
The paper on the remount depart
ment in South Africa is considered the
strongest Indictment of its own in
capacity yet issued by the war Office,
and it will go far to explain to the
public the reasons why the war has
been unduly protracted. This paper
shows continual conflict throughout
the war between the generals at the
front, appealing for horses. and the Of
ficials of the war Office who were en-
deavoring to limit the number Of
horses sent out.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
BOARD HEARS
STORM ECHOES
Many Parts Of the City Suf-
ioTed Severely
PROPERTY OWNERS COMPLAIN
Necessary That Some Action be Taken
Beyond Eleventh Street Bridge
at Once

A greater part of the time of the
street and Sewer Directors this morn
ling was spent in hearing complaints
land receiving reports OF the damage
done by the Hood Of last week
William Connolly complained of
lmud and water and no light at Syca-
lmore and Van Buren streets. He said
lit was so dark there that a store was
robbed at 6 o'clock If the directors
would view the place he would fur
Inish a band and the transportation.
George A. Elliott said he wished to
speak of the damage done beyond
Eleventh street bridge by the recent
storm He asked that the condition
of affairs be investigated at an early
date and that the board take means
Ito prevent a repetition of last week 8
damage, Streets have been opened
There exposing nearly 100000 worth
lof taxable property to damage from
floods He said, in his opinion, a bank
was needed. Last year he called the
attenton of the board TO the matter.
That portion of the town, he said, was
enitled to protection from flood, as
we'll as from fire. At Twelfth and
Railroad the mud is hub deep.
Among other matters Mr.. Elliott re
lferred to was the connection of Eigh-
teenth street and Snuff Mill lane. 1t
has been badly washed. and is almost
impossible.
Representing tho philadelphia and
Wilmington Turnpike Company, he re-
lferred to the bad condition of Market
street at Riverview. 1t is impossible
Ito travel on the side of the road A
resident of that locality spoke OF
Thatcher street, beyond Eleventh
street. If something lis not done. he
said. all the houses would be washed
away The front Of one house fell
down.
! William S. Prickett. representing the
3 Delaware Industrial School for Girls
asked that the managers De relieved
/ from paving the north side of Twenty
fourth street. The order was found IL
be an error. Complaint was made
about the cutters of Eighth avenue.
Railway Wants Answer
William S. Hilles asked when the di-
lrectors would act on the application OF
the Brandywine Railway Company fol
permission to use more streets in the
lefty for railway purposes Plans ol
the proposed bridge over the Brandy
wine at Sixteenth street were present.
led. The plans have been approved by
the port wardens and the Government
The bridge is about 200 feet long anC
Fifteen feet wide.
An order was drawn for S24072, the
lamount of the weekly payroll. The
balance in bank was reported to b'
lS6,35741. During the week S319.20 was
received for permits, etc.
Three communications were received
from Market street merchants com
! lplaining about fellOw-tradesmen plac
ling signs and show cases in front o.
their properties, thus interfering witt
the window display of those who do
mot have large show cases or signs. Thl
matter was referred TO the city So
llicitor.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
RurrIar Worker IIere

Chief OF Police Black and Detective
Francis went TO New Castle this morn
ing TO look at the prisoner. They in
snocted the articles found on him and
learned that nearly all of them were
stolen from houses in this city. This
shows that Allen is responible for the
burglaries reported here for the past
two weeks.
Among the articles identified were a
watch and chain. stolen from the house
of William Dunn. No. 939 Kirkwood
street and a watch stolen from John
BOddy's home. No. 1000 Adams street
The negro had a number of pawn tick
cts for large amounts and several ra-
zors. The latter and a watch were
stolen from William Applegate's house.
The burglar also had a number Of
letters in his pocket which showed
that he and Miss Helen u. Ford, of
Bethleham. Pa. were married about
about one week ago.
Unless he mends rapidly IL will be
some time before he will be able to ap-
pear in court The policeman shattered
his club while beating the burglar over
the head, Allen now occupies a bed in
the iail, and is unable to move. His
skull may be fractured.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
AGAINST MRS. BOTEII
Supreme Court DiSmiSscS Her Habcas Cor
puS Appeal

The United States Supreme Court yes
terday dismissed the case Of Mrs. Cor
della Botkin VS.. the people Of the State
Oh California.
The dismissal was ordered upon the
presentation by the clerk of the court of
stipulation from Mrs. Botkin's counsel
authorizing such proceeding The case
came TO the Supreme Court from the de
cision Of the Superior Court Of San Fran
cisco and was instituted To secure the re-
lease Of Mrs. BotlSin, who is under SEN
tence of life Imprisonment on the charge
of numbering Mrs. j. T.. Dunning, by
sending to her a box Of poisoned candy.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Citv wharves Leased

Three-year leases to Wilmington
city wharves were made yesterday as
follows: Tatnall street. Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company, $50 per year;
French street. Philadelphia and Read
ing Railway Company $50; Lombard
street. Pusey and Jones Company, 500;
King street Philadelphia and Reading
Company, 500.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Want Bids for Bake Oven

Sealed proposals are advertised for
dn triplicate, for enlarging the bake
house at Fort DUPONT and installing
therein portable Middleby oven. No.
8. Bids viii be received until March 81.
at neon. Information viii be furnish
ed on application. The United States
reserves the right to reject or accept
any or all bids, or parts thereof. Pro-
posals must be endorsed Proposal for
Enlarging Bake House" addressed
Quartermaster, Fort DUPONT, Delaware
City.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
WILL SETTLE DISPUTED ESTATE
Property Of Deceased Baroness will be
Divided Among Relatives

Inc CONTROVERSY OVcr the VII OF The
late Anna Louise Zolickofier Amos
bids fair to be settled out of court by
the viii she left her 5000 900 estate to
her physicians wife in Washington.
Local and Washington heir threaten
ed 10 attaciV the will but the physi.
CLANS wife agreed to pay each heir a
certain sum and retain a portion ol
the estate for herself The heirs have
agreed to the settlement Marvel &
Marvel Of this city, represent local
heirs, and will go to Washington to-
morrow to assist in settling the contest.
Mrs. Amos is a baroness. but made her
home in Washington. She died in
Luzerne, Switzerland.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
SOME NEW CURIOS
William 7. Jones Adds Several Valuable
Pieces 10 His Collection

Captain Thomas Hawkins has pre-
scented to William Il. Jones lock that
was taken from the Bush building which
occupied the site Of the present T., w
and B. railroad depot.
The casing Of the lock is of white oak
with bolt fastcnngs Of q hammered iron
The lock is as unique and curious as any
of the relics that adorn the walls of Mr
Jones' office.
Mr. Jones has also received q cannon
bali that was fired into Elkton from
Frenchtown 10y the British during IN,
war of the Revolution. II is covered
with rust .and has been in the possession
of "Bcn" Wells of Elkton, for a number
of years.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
ADDRESSED HISTORY MEETING
Members Of the Society Discuss Many Mat
ters Of Interest

Park superintendent Theodore A.
Leisen read an interesting paper last
evening before the Natural History So
cicty on his trip through Mexico. Ho
exhibited samples OF mahogany, rose
wood and other valuable woods grow
ing in Mexico. Short talks were made
by other members on albanism, on
bleaching Of leaves. "a disease caused
by collection of fungus on the trees.
Delaware College faculty will entertain
the society in April
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
TRINITY PARISH HOLDS MEETING
IestrY Organized Last Night by EIeciing
Officers

Members of Trinity Church yesterday
afternoon elected Samuel C. Biddle,
senior warden; Charles NJ Curtis,
junior warden; John S. Grohe, Edward
T. Candy, and Judge ]. G. GrubD, YES
trymen. Charles Elliott Kingston was
Judge of election. The vostrymen Last
night elected Charles NJ Curtis and
Charles A. Cook, delegates, and Captain
Henry 3. Nones and William T. Mans
ley, alternatos to tho Diocesan Conven-
.tiOn.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
3. & .. Conductor Arrested

John II. Barnes. of Baltimore. a con-
ductor on the Royal Blue Line, with
"a run from Washington to Fhiladel-
phia. who is well-known in this city
has been arrested on a charge of en-
bezzlement The railway officials say
that for a long time the company has
suffered by the embezzlement of tick
cts, and suspicious were cast on Barnes
who has been in the service of the com
pany for nearly thirty years.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
No ACTION TAKEN
ON GAS CONTRACT

Contrary TO the expectations of many
persons, no action was taken on the
Welsbach gas lighting contract at the
meeting of the directors of the Street
and Sewer Department this morning.
The matter was not mentioned at the
meeting.
After the session Mr. Melvin said the
matter was still being considered and hc
hoped TO be able TO take action soon. Tie
could not say when. The other member.
said they knew nothing further about the
matter.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
WILL ORGANIZE RAILROAD BRANCH
National Secretary Of Y.M.C.A. Is in
Earnest
From the Office of II. o. williams
IL r-ll-.......- L. - -----.-...--l.

From the office of II. o. williams
the following has been received:
Wilmington, Del. March 3. 1902.
ITO All Railroad Employees: II. o.
Williams. railroad secretary of the In
ternational Committee Of the Y. M. c.
A.. desires the presence of all railroad
men interested in the organization OF a
branch in this city. at the yardmaster's S
office. Third street and Railroad ave-
nue.. on Wednesday evening. March 3,
at D. m. Your attendance is earnest
~ requested to further this movement
Yours Truly
&C. H. Cantwell. Temporary Chairman.
j. c. Mendenhall. Tem'y Secretary"
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
permiis for Renairs

Building Inspector Cassidy this morn.
ing granted permit TO Nicholas Fidance
20 remodel the store at the southwest
northeast corner Front and Orange
streets. No. los aud No. West Front
street The cost will be be about $3.50
These are the properties recently pur
chased By the Pennsylvania railroad.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Lights Burned Out

A cluster Of electric lights burned out
last evening i'm THE store Of d. B. Jones
No. S41 Market street and caused Z
stampede of the people who were in the
store. The place was filled with smoke
and for time 1t was Thought the store
was on fire. No damage was done
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Examining City Assessment

j. n. Gawthrop A. s. Reed and H. f.
Pickles, representing the Board Of
Trade. went over the property assess-
ment this morning in City Council cham
her President of Council Blaine was
present a report will Dee made TO the
Board of Trade at the meeting tomorrow
evening.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Mr. Eiiinrer Resigns

j. B. Etunger, of this city, has resign
ed as leader of the band mt Carlisle In
dian School. and this evening viii con-
duet the rehearsal of the Philharmonic
Band. Mr.. Ettinger is "A former director
of the local band. He would like 20 sec
an of the members on hand tonight.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Changes Among Clerks

James T. Dashiell, clerk in the Of
fee Of j. L. Smith. master carpenter of
the p. w. & B. railroad, has resigned
to devote his entire time to the study
of music.
Harvey Gillis, clerk in Freight
Agent Casperson's office. has resigned,
to accept a position with The Diamond
State Steel Company. Clarence Hogue
succeeds Mr.. Gillis.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Penn Now Loading

The Penn Club, of Chester. Us now
first in the Inter-City Bowling League
Wilmington is still In fourth place. The
local team will play Belmont at Elm
wood tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
RenaIrlnr Readinr nridnes

Workmen yesterday began TO repair
the two bridges on the r. & r. railroad
40 Gibralier. which were damaged by
the heavy froshct of last week All
trains for Reading from this city are
switched over on 10 the main line at
Birdsboro
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
France Marie Clears

The bark French Marie, which came TO
the Harlan and Hollingsworth Com
pany's yards several weeks ago for re-
pairs, left yesterday for New York The
local company tried TO put the vessel into
the drydock last Sunday week, but the
floating ice prevented. The vessel viii be
docked in New York
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
scHoOI-GOLDEY COLLEGE

NTGHT SUUOOT--UULUEl COLLEGE,
New students will De received TO-
might and allowed the special low rate
of 50 for three months. Bookkeeping,
arithmetic, etc Shorthand
and typewniting also al a low rate PEN
manship only $3.50 per month. Enter
tonight. 7.l5 to 9.15. GOldey College.
Institute Building, Market street, cor
ner Eighth.
Evening journal., 1902-03-04
Was Not a ThIet

Reese Johnson. oolored, who was ar
rested yesterday. suspected of having
stolen a silver ladle he was trying TO
pawn. has been released. The police
afterwards learned the article was not
stolen.