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Evening journal., 1902-04-19
ADDICKS MUST KEEP HIS
PROMISE no COMMITTEE

The report that the Administration
now demands that Mr.. Addicks make
good his promise that two senator's
should be elected in Delaware, has
caused CONSERVATION in the ranks Of
the Uniou Republicans. A dispatch TO
the North American under date of
April Is. says that according to reli-
able sources. the object of Postmaster
General Payne in summoning J. Ed
ward Addicks TO Washington was To
have him redeem his pledge made at
the National Convention. to the ef-
feet that two senators would be
elected if his delegates were seated.
In order to do this il will be neces-
sary for the gasman to step aside.
The news has caused much annoy
ance among Union Republicans, and,
pending the return of Addicks, they
refuse to discuss the matter. The re-
quest OF Postmaster-General Payne is
looked upon as an ultimatum, and II
Addicks refuses to redeem his pledge
it will place him. together with the
Union faction. in an embarrassing po-
lsitiOn.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Much CONNECTION
ABOUT A DIAMOND RING
Constable Green Gets 1t From Pawn
broker and Is Arrested
and Held

William g. Earle has recovered a
500 diamond ring he never expected
to see again. Louis Harris, pawn
broker. is out s45 advanced on the
ring. Constable Charles Green has
been held in 5000 bail for a hearing for
the upper court on the charge Of lar
ceny. as bailee as a result OF his con-
nection with the case. Earle was also
held for court on the same charge.
The case was heard in City Court
this morning and is a complicated one.
AS near as could be learned, the facts
ARE as follows:
In March Mr.. Earle rented to an,
Italian named Ficcio q diamond ring
valued at $780, Ficcio did not return
tive ring, but sold it to his brother,
Joseph. The latter pawned the ring to
Mr.. Harris for S45. Mr.. Earle learner
that the ring was at Harris office.
Yesterday, armed with a search war
rant. Constable Green and Mr.. Earle
went TO the store kept by Harris. The
latter asked to be allowed to see the
ring. When the jewelry was placed in
his hand, Green walked in, read a
search warrant Magistrate Bradley had
ISSUED. and he and Earle walked of
with the ring.
Harris sworo out warrant, charg-
ling the two men with larceny as
bailee. They were arraigned this
morning and held as told above.
The constable desires to have the
higher court pass on the question
whether or not a man from whom
goods have been stolen is required tc
lpay TO a pawnbroker the amount he
loaned on the stolen goods. Harris
and his wife created a scene in the
lcourt room. The former held on to
lGreen's coat tails and demanded the
ring. but he did not give it up.
Eugene Clark, colored, was fined $50
land costs for assaulting Eugene r.
Landon on March 81.
Ellis Walker. charged with an as
sault and battery committed two years
ago. was dismissed because the prose
cuting witness is out of the city.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
OF PEOPLE ARE
COUNTING FOR DEAR LIFE
New Schemes for Solving The Dot Puzzle Are BEING De-
Vised Every Day by Some Of the Ingenious
Contestants for The Prizes

A great interest is being taken in the
Evening Journal dot puzzle contest for
the 500 in prizes. A large number OF
solutions 70 the puzzle have been sent
IN, and there is a difference Of more
than $500 between the highest and
lowest estimates
One of the dot counting horde yes
terday, who came in blear-eyed and
doped, having spent a greater part OF
the night in trying to solve the prob
lem. said that he didn't want Che first
prize. but hoped that he would get the
second. IF | get the first said he,
I'm going to turn it into a building
lot at MOntrose anyway, for then
should have it partly paid for and
know it would increase in value"
Some have expressed themselves as
less ambitious, having their eyes on
the ring offered by Millard f. Davis,
and some Of his s. rings are real
beauties.
So it goes; some are after money
some want cash; some would be salts
fed with either, and some are only
guessing for fun. One woman yester-
day said she had already picked out
the material for a $40 dress at Lees.
The solutions already in are. doubt
less. but the vanguard of the big
army which will come in Within a day
or so. as hundred OF people are pour
ing over the puzzle and counting fol
dear life. It is funny how positive
guessers are until they try To verify
their work.
New schemes for solving the puzzle
are being devised every day by some
OF the ingenious contestants, who ART
anxious to secure one Of the casl
prizes. Many Of the solvers have con
fided to the Evening Journal how the!
managed to reach what they are sur
is the right answer Strange TO say
all their skill in seeking methods hal
been of no more avail Than the stead,
work of those who have simply applie-
themselves to the task Of counting tn
dots in regular order All the answer
continue to vary as much now a
those submitted at the opening Of tn
contest. showing that the later at
tempts have not been any more sur
than the ones made by those who sen
IN lists the first day
AS an instance OF what has beei
done IN the contest, we learn Of on
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
BANCROFT WILL
GIVE $4,000
Toward Movement to Bring
Delaware College Here
HE FAVORN THE REMOVAL
Thinks The College Would BE Able TO
Do Better Work Here Than
at Newark
HE FiVORS THE REMOVAL

Anent the removal of Delaware Col
lege from Newark to Wilmington, VIII
liam Bancroft has addressed the fol-
lowing letter, which is self-eXplana-
tory, to Professor Eugene w. Manning,
OF the faculty of the college:
Wilmington, Delaware,
Fourth Month, 18th, 1902.
Professor Eugene w. Manning, Della
ware College, Newark, Del
Dear Friend: While feeling little
confidence in my Judgment in the mat
ter-and my other engagements do not
admit of my giving much Thought to
It'll am OF the opinion that if Della
ware College could be moved to
Wilmington and put in a strong posi-
ton here. it would be able to do very
much more work than at Newark.
l suppose the trustees could not
properly look toward moving the col
lege without assurance of a large
amount of assistance. | have thought
that perhaps the minimum amount of
such assistance which would be requi-
site may be stated as follows:
First-Sufficient land in a good To-
cation for buildings.
SecOnd-A farm within two or three
miles of the college buildings, on a
trolley road, which will make cOnven-
lent connection between such buildings
and the farm.
Third-A contribution of, say $780,
O00 A portion of that amount to be
put into buildings and equipment, and
the rest invested as endowment.
/ cannot properly devote time to the
matter, but if competent persons whC
can give it attention should attempt
such a movement, will be willing tC
give twenty-five thousand dollars
S25 ,O00) as part of such contributions
This offer is, of course, contingent on
the whole amount being raised.
l am writing with the understanding
that no one is Shut out of the colleg'
because of unwillingness, ON accoun
Of conscientious scruples. TO TAX,
military training. | shall not be will
/ ing to be a contributor if such shOulC
not be the case.
If the college should be brought tC
Wilmington, it may perhaps properly
outside Of and in addition to the
above, receive some assistance from the
city As an adjunct or supplement &c
the public school system, it would GER
tainly be worth a few Thousand dollars
year Respectfully,
(Signed) William p. Bancroft.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19

enterprising man who fastened the
paper TO a board and patiently picked
out each dot with an awl, checking
on every ten. After pursuing this per-
Icrmance three times, he found that
ne mad three separate results.
One of the gentleman who returned
IA count yesterday said that he had
tried TO count the dots four times. and
each time he obtained a different
answer. He then added all four an
swers together and took the average
Of his four attempts.
or all the great number OF answers
received there is shown the same
extensive variation. A collection of a
dozen guesses, taken at random, shows
IA difference OF over 300 between the
lowest and the highest, with no two of
the intervening ones alike. Il can
thus be seen that mistakes are still
being made.
Since the Journal offered prizes
amounting TO 800 for the correct
count of the dots, with the hundreds
OF replies that have come in there are
many letters. They are somewhat
startling at times. for it seems that
the puzzle has caused far more or a
stir than was ever anticipated.
A learned physician is counting the
dots with his microscope He likes it.
he says, for 1t reminds him OF his
laboratory work when he was hunting
for bacilli.
One young man is certain that he
has the correct answer He becomes
reckless in his satisfaction and wager.
a cigar. How could he fail? It is sim.
iplicity itself SO he writes:
Enclosed find my guess. Please senC
/ the first prize Of S25 by return mail.
! Women have been charged with be
/ inc curious. The dots have proved 4
in one case. Wrote a fair one:
Il believe that some othel
woman will get it,, but I send th,
money and my guess Just the szme."
The hidden mentor said beware. bu
curiosity overcame everything else.
It is rather cruel to tell all the stories
on the women, but this one must GO:
I ''If it is not too much trouble and il
not betTaying a confidence, will yol
/ kindly tell me whether any others havl
guessed the same number as mine
If so just change mine five dots eithe
way"
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
BARBED WIRE
IS In DEMAND
Hardware Merchants Are Un-
able to Fill Orders
MILLS RUNNING OVER TINE
Nails and Other Hardware Articles
Are Scarce and Prices Are
Likely to Advance
MILLS RUNNING OVER TINE

There is a great demand for all
hardware articles. and this demand
has assumed such large proportions
that the mills are from one to four
months behind in the supply OF the
various articles. Barbed wire seems
TO be in exceptionally strong demand.
and although the mills are working
overtime. they cannot begin TO meet
their orders. This condition exists
all over the country.
In speaking to an Evening Journal
reporter this morning. a prominent
Market street merchant said that he
had orders in his store for barbed
wire two and three months old, and
could not get hold OF any of the pro-
duct with which 10 fll them.
Woodward 4 Bro. say that they also
ARE behind In their orders and cannot
supply the wire They have had or
|ders for several weeks past which they
have been unable to FIJI. and cannot
saw when they will be in position
to do so.
Although all of the hardware mer-
chants have q large supply OF nails on
hand. which is sufficient TO meet the
present demand. that article is also
scarce and If the mills do not meet
the demands their price will soar up
ward.
These conditions have been brought
about partly by the trust. it is said,
and by the building boom that has
struck the western part of the coun-
try.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
HOUSTON HAS
NAMED DEPUTY
John Titus Succeeds COmOgyS
in Custom House
EELL.EKOWN YOUNG WORKER
Member Of Che Young Mems ReDubli-
can Club-Mr. COmegyS Resigned
Several Months AGO

Collector Of Port Houston has ap-
pointed John Titus deputy collector Ia
succeed Alexander Comegys, OF Mid
dletown, resigned who has held the
position for eight years. Mr.. Titus Is
about 30 years of age, and has always
taken an active part in Republican
politics in Wilmington. For a num-
Der OF years he lived in the Fifth ward.
wrested IL from the hands of the Demo-
Gratis.
He is an active member of the Young
Mems Republican Club. At one time
he was a clerk in the freight depart
ment of the p. w. & B. railroad. Re
Gently NE was a clerk in the Central
Hotel. He will assume his new duties
on May /. In the meantime he will
aceuaint himself with the duties OF the
Office.
Mr. Houston was appointed collector
of port on December 1. A short time
afterwards Mr.. Comegys presented mis-
resignation. He was perfectly familiar
with the duties of the Office. and al
the solicitation of Mr.. Houston retain
ed his position as deputy.
Mr.. COmegys was appointed by Col
lector Townsend when the Custom
House was in the old building. Sixth
and King streets. He was a faithful
officer, and during his term was MOI
away from the Office more than three
days in succession. Patrons OF the Of
flee found him courteous and painstalS
ing. They all speak of his ability il
the highest terms. No man who evel
held the office was more adapted q
the work than he
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK
Will Attend installation Of President
Butler of Columbia University

New York, April 19.-President
Roosevelt. who heads the list of spe-
cial guests invited by Columbia Uni
versity to attend the installation of
President Nicholas Murray Butler, ar
rived here from Washington at ESQ
o'clock this morning. He was accom-
PANIED by Mrs. Roosevelt, Ethel Roose-
yelt. Secretary and Mrs. George Cortel-
you, Surgeon-General Rixey, of the
United States Navy, and DIT. John S.
Uric.
The party rode in two private cars,
which We're part Of the midnight train
from Washington over the Pennsylya-
MIA railroad. Carriages met the train
at Jersey City, and the President and
his party were driven aboard the Ills
o'clock boat for this city.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
COURT SENTENCES MOOR
TO PAY DEATH PENALTY
speelal 10 the nvenlng Journal.

GeorgetoWn. April 19.-AlthOugh
Robert G. White. counsel for Nehe-
miah Harmon worked hard to obtain
his client new trial. the court re-
fused the motion and sentenced Har--
mon to be hanged ON Friady, July Is.
between the hours of 10 a. m. and p.
m. Harmon must give his life for
killing man named Mitchell
by striking him with an axe. The
prisoner is what is known as a Moor,
and remarks ON the mustard hue OF
his complexion started the trouble
that resulted in him committing muir
der.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
EDWARDS GETS VERDICT
OF $4,000 AGAINST Sun
Former Wilmington Man Wins His
Suit Which Grew Out Of a
Strike in 1899

Charles William Edwards was
awarded a verdict in the United
States Circuit Court IN New York
ON Wednesday against the New York
sun for $4,000. The suit grew out of
the sun lockout in 1899, when that
newspaper discharged it's union com
positors and filled their places with
non-union men.
Edwards testified that he was en-
gagged by w. NJ I.affan, at that time
business manager OF the SUM- as super
intendent or printing at salary of
$1,000 per annum. AZ the time of the
strike Edwards left Philadelphia with
about 100 non union printers, bringing
them TO New York By boat TO take the
places Of the locked out meme The Of
ilcers Of Typographical Union, No. G,
known as big Six heard of their
coming. met the boat down the bay
and succeeded in getting all Of the
printers excepting nineteen to desert
Edwards to join the union.
After the nineteen men landed ennis
saries from big Six" induced a dozen
more to join their ranks, and Edwards
reached the Sun Office with a half
dozen men. lie succeeded in obtain
ing only few more non-uni0n men tc
work, and after a few days employ
ment the Sun management discharged
him.
Edwards at once brought action
against the sun to recover two years
salary, and in the United States Cir
cult Court was awarded $4,000 by q
jury This was appealed and the higher
tribunal reversed the finding and or.
dered a new trial.
Members of the Suns executive stan
testified that Edwards was incompe-
.ltent and did not properly discharge
tho duties of a superintendent OF
printing Edwards produced a letter
from the Sun employing him at $4,000
lper annum for a period OF two years
and swore that he had held similar
positions on other prominent news
papers and that he was discharged
without cause or reason.
Edwards. who Is well-knOwn here
lloaded a number OF printers on an ole
boat and started for New York. Their,
was free beer and food. During tn,
trip there came near being a riot, a
lseveral union printers from this cit,
were on board ana induced many o
the men to Join the union. In fact.
number OF those on board were niol
mon and took the trip for a lark a
Edwards expense. When Edward
found he had been duped he wal
furious.
Several Wilmington politicians wer,
on board.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Chester HeIghls Cottages eurned

Chester Heights, Pa. Auril 19.--
Three cottages on the Chester Heights
campmeeting grounds were destroyed
by fire this morning. The flames were
discovered at $50 o'clock by the crew
of a passing train on the Chester
Creek railroad. and the engineer gave
the alarm by blowing the whistle Of
his locomotive. The farmers and
other residents Of the neighbolihoOd
responded and fought the fire with
buckets of water.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Cannon win sustained

In the Superior Court in George
town yesterday the will of Mrs. Har-
riett II. Cannon. who formerly lived in
Laurel. was sustained. confirming his
decision Of the register. Charles Cur
tits. of this city. and Woodburn Mar
tain appeared for the will.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
killed by vertlgo Attack

Mrs. Ellen Crossan was attacked
with vertigo on the street yesterday
afternoon. She was removed to the
Delaware Hospital where she died
without regaining consciousness. Mrs.
Crossan was about so years old. and
lived in Pleasant street
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
sIo,ooo Eire In Plttsburr

Pittsburg, April 19-The great
Monongahela plant of the American
Tin Plate Company, on the South
Side, was damaged by fire at an early
hour this morning to the extent of
about $4,000. The works. consisting
of twenty mills. covers five acres. and
for a time 1t was feared the entire
plant would be destroyed. There We're
several narrow escapes.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Steamer Damaged in COLLISION

Plymouth, Eng. April 19.-The Brit
ish steamer Jane Radcliffe, while pass
ing the Lizard. bound westward, today,
signalled: Have been in collision with
steamer Athesia (German, from New
Orleans for Hamburg); stem seriously
damaged.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
kent COUNTY FARMER
COMMITS suicide
special 10 Tho Eveninr Journal

Harrington. April 19.-Erasmus
Sherwood. a farmer about Al years Of
age. living near town, committed sui
eide yesterday by taking paris green
and tupentine. mixed. DR.. b. l..
Lewis was Immediately summoned
and did everything known to medical
science. but was unsuccessful in his
effort 20 revive Sherwood. He died in
great agony at 1 o'clock this morning.
Coroner Baynard was notified and will
hold an inquest.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Run over by Hav WAGON

While Philip Leshem. n 4-year-old
boy, of No 122 Shipley street was
playing today at noon he was knocked
down. and run over by q passing hay
wagon. The little fellows leg was
broken.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Boys Body Found in Dead Horse

Elkton. Nd. April f9.-On Hooper's
Island. in Chesapeake bay. the body
of a boy has been found concealed in
the carcass of a dead horse. where il
was hidden after a murder. 1t is said
the body is that OF a boy who had
been working on one Of the farms of
the island, but who mysteriously disap-
peared several weeks ago. Search lis
being made for the murderer, and
there is much excitement in the vicin-
ity.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Sale for PIANO Fund

A sale of pies. cakes. candies and
potted plants was held in Willard Hail
School. Eighth and Adams streets to-
day. The proceeds are for the benefit
of the school piano fund.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Pension for Stanton Man

Congressman l.. II. Ball has been
instrumental I'm obtaining a pension
of $50 a month for Levi Mann, OF
Stanton. He has been sick for six
months and not able to leave the
house. His illness was traced directly
TO his service in the army,
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
MRS. HETHERINGTON MARRIED
Becomes The Bride Of Seattle. WASH, Mil
iODaire in New York

New York, April 19.-MIs. Bessie
Hewes Hetherington sometime of Viii
mington, Philadelphia, Yokohama and
various other places, and whose fam
lily now lives at Overlook. Pa, has
added another chapter 10 the tragical
romance of her matrimonial enter
prises. She was married at one OF
the city hotels last night TO j. w. Nc
Connaughey. a Seattle millionaire. Her
mother, Mrs. Emlen Hewes, and her
sister Helen, attended the ceremony
but the father. it is said. refused to
be present The wedding was private
Mrs. Hetherington recently procured
a divorce from her husband, Lieuten-
ant j. III. Hetherington. Through Rob
ert Pennington, pending which she lived
in Elsmere.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
Another smaILnor Case

William Redding, colored. of No 2O5
South Market street. was found to be
suffering with smallpox yesterday af-
ternoon. The house has been under
quarantine for some time. as a case
was taken from there about week
ago.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
SIGHT is NO LESS RELIGIOUS
THAN HEARING"

Unsightly objects have a depressing
effect upon the spirits, sour the dis
position. narrow character and warp
Judgment. Bryan's prepared paints
will help you to make your bssHae
beautiful and attractive JUS the
thing for touching up old furniture.
doors, sash, mantels. bookcases. ward
robes. picture frames, etc; 80 useful
colors. Send to 107 West Eighth
street for sample cards showing the
different tints.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
no YoU WANT .OOO?

II SO. every time you wind YOU
watch drop ten cents In The New
Idea" Savings Bank Ask for booklet.
The Mutual Life. S37 Market street.
Open evenings, to 3.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19

BEST ICE CREAM IN THE CITY.
The best ice cream costs you no
more than an inferior article; then
why not buy the best? We use pure
ingredients. no adulterations. Coke.
Fourth and Adams. Both phones.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19

Adair. 2O7 Market street. has just
received a lot Of new sideboards.
which he is selling cheap.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19
MORE TROOPS AT COLON
Government Increased Force on the
lsthmus to Check Rebels

Colon, Colombia, April 1.-THE
Isthmian forces have been increased by
100 men under General Morales Berti.
They arrived on the steamer st. Ger
main and the gunboat General Pinzon.
1t is the intention of the government
to bring 1000 more troops.
Evening journal., 1902-04-19

THE DOTS appear in To-
ly's Evening journal. Read
e advertisement ON the last
,ge.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-29
A $4,000 Capias Suit.

Fred H. Williams caused the arrest
Wednesday morning of Frank Weld
man on capias and asks damages in
the sum of $4,000. Mr.. Weidman was
at once released on bail furnished by l..
E. Woodard and A. L. Densmore
The declaration says that Weidman
bought three beef cattle on May % last
which had been killed, or nearly killed
by accident, rendering them unfit for
food. 1t further says that Weidman
represented to Williams, who was then
working in L. G.. Barnes market on
south Chapman street, that the meat was
all right, and Williams bought four
quarters. Later when plaintiff removed
the meat from the ice box the stencil
made him sick. He was Immediately
taken with fever, was i'll two months,
and has not been really well since. 1t is
for this he demands damages. Walsh
& Pardee are his attorneys.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-08-29
The O. l.. !. Lecture Course.

The o. L. l. Lecture Course of ten
numbers is in the field with the follow
ing list of talent for the season of 1902
1903:
Nov. 7-Roney Boys Concert Co.
Nov. Colbert Hubbard, lecturer.
Dec. 2-The Floyds, magic and men
tai telepathy.
Dec. 25-The Wesleyan Male Quar-
tette and VIM. I. Houston, entertainer.
Jan. 13-Chas. H. Frasier, lecture.
Jan. 2S-The Parker Concert Co.
Feb. 13-Pickaninnie Concert Co.
March 9-Bostonian Ladies Guar
tette and McGrath Bros, banjoists.
April. Col. II. w. j. Ham, the
southern orator.
April 10-Thomas McClary, lecturer.
This is a much stronger lot Of attrac-
tons than those of last year The
Roney Boys replace Edward H. Frye,
who was to have opened the course.