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Evening journal., 1902-02-03
CONDUCTOR GAVE
YOUNG COUPLE ADVICE
McGiII and Miss Norton Wanted
to be Married Here
Left Train at Alexandria, However, Where
They Had Little Trouble in
Being United

The sensational elopement Of William
Reed McGnl. OF Washington. with Miss
Clara Norton, daughter Of Congressman
Norton. of Ohio, recalls that Of his sis
ter. now the wife Of Dr. Douglass, of NO.
35 South Nineteenth street, Philadelphia
who eloped 20 this city about year and
a half aso with Or. Douglass and was
married here. She was only l6 years
old az the time.
Mrs. Douglass brother, willie Nc
/ Gill as he is called. started for the Deia
ware Gretna Green with his bride-to-oe
but. unlike his sister, he never got there
Fate and railroad conductor inter
vened.
Ii was a late hour last Thursday whei
the fleeing pair arrived at the station
Their anxious inquiries for the tralh u
Wilmington aroused the interest OF on
of the conductors, who hinted that M
knew q better place than wilmington
and was quickly taken into the conhdehc
of the anxious young people. AS re
suit the trio set out across the river 70
Alexandria, Va, where the statute
make it quite easy for lovers TO he wee
! The license secured, it was not long D'
u fore the marriage ceremony was PEI
formed and then they said goodbye I
their conductor and returned across q
river. ,.
IT Young McGnl has been in the Phili
IT pines as a private in the Forty-first Reg
l. ment for the last two years
ot He is now seeking commission m u
ID regular army. Mrs. Wiliam h. McGi
% the mother. is a close relative Of GO
90 gresham Carruth, Of Kentucky, ana y
a. family. after they removed from PM
ly delphia. recently lived with him in Was
ty ineton. They now reside there regular
in T'he father is engaged in the importi
es business and has an Office in New Aol
as The Norton parental hearts have 1
I'm vet melted TO their romantcally inclin
fv daughter and her young husband, I
mi there is no trouble ON the part OF the n
va Gill family.
John McGnl, the grandfather of
bridegroom, when seen yesterday, }
not heard of the marriage. but did
seem greatly surprised at the news.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
MORE FIRE IN WATERBURY
Flames Broke Out Anew This Morn
ing. Increasing Loss to So, 100000

lnBi increasing IOSS ~ DSiSOSiS
Waterbury, Conn, Feb. 9-Panic now
reigns in Waterbury. The fire which was
believed to be under control early TINS
morning has broken out afresh, and for q
time it was feared that the entire city
would be destroyed.
Flames thirty feet high began TO leap
from the roof of the Scoville House
which suddenly caught fire after the hre
had died down.
The guests in the Scoville House ano
the Exchange motel fed in their night
clothes. The Hodson billiard parlors and
cafe. w. J. Reither's meat market, bau'
bv Brothers fruit store NJ. J. McEvoy
cafe. Albin o. Spaleks barber shop anc
/ the Scoville billiard hall were at I'M
mercy Of the flames.
The Scoville House, the scene Of tn
second fire. is located nearly six hundred
feet from the store o. the Reid & Hughe
Dry Goods Company, where the fire oris
mated. The origin of the last blaze is
mystery. The City Hall was threatens
and the Exchange Hotel burned like til
der.
The early morning estimates OF III
loss by the great FIRE fix the amount
over $3,OOOOOO
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
STEEL MAKERS IN CONFERENCE
Delaware Mills Arc Represented at Pitts
burg Convention

Repreeentatives Of uhe Marshal iron
Company. of Newport; the Marshallto,h
Iron and Steel Company, of Marshall
ton. and the Mccullough Iron Company
of this city. are in Pittsburg today at,
tending meeting Of independent steer
manufacturers Of the central western
manufacturing districts, who have ae-
cided to form an organization for uhe
purpose of regulating prices by arDi-
trary agreement, and to provide a
source of raw material outside OF une
United States corporation. The plan Is
to form q company and erect great
steel mill in the Pittsburg district FoI
the present the independents may de-
eide TO import steel bars from Germany
TO relieve immediate needs.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
Many Guardians Named

Judge spruance, in Orphans Court
This morning, appointed Catherine
Eienle guardian for Joseph Kienle; the
Eouitable Guarantee and Trust Com
many guardian for Joseph A. Hanloni
William A. Gallagher for Greta Galla-
CHER: Edward p. Turk guardian tol m
Elizabeth A. Brogan; Emma bolser no. lOl
Richard c., Mary A. and WlillalI
Is. Bolser, and Lawrence +. Bowman
for Anna A. and Walter G. and Lllii'
10. Norston. Court will sit again lhl'
lafternOOn.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
WOREMEN TO MEET HERE
Annual Communication Scheduled for Tues
daY and Wednesday Of Next Week

The annual communication OF the
Grand Lodge of Delaware, A. o. U. W.,
will be held in this city on Tuesday
and Wednesday of next week. The
Grand Lodge officers are now getting
their reports in shape for presentation
ait the meeting, and it is expected that
these will show the order to be in an
Unusually good condition. ]. L. Ellis
lof Delmar. grand master, will preside.
/ II is probable that Benjamin A
Groves. of the Marshallton Lodge, vii
lsucceed him as grand master OF the or
lder. There is an agreeable surprise II
store for the outgoing grand master
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
BOSTON AND MONTANA LOSES
Montana Supreme Court Approves Ore
COmpany's New Bond

me Supreme Court Of Montana has
made an order returning TO the Della
ware Surety Company the $35O,0OO
cash bond put up by the company for
the Montana Ore Purchasing Company
in the Pennsylvania mine suit The
clerk of the court has approved a new
surety bond, given by the mining
company in lieu Of cash bond. This
bond is for s1.5OO.OOO, and on It were
Charles w. Clark. son of Senator
Clark and Il. l.. Frank
The attorneys for the Boston and
Montana Company have opposed the
acceptance of the new bond, holding
that on the sureties. but three were
good for the amount for which they
were qualified.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
COUNTY COURT
IN In SESSION
Grand Jury Finds Several
Indictments Today
BEAD Man DRAWN ON JURY
First Criminal Case Will be Tried
This Afternoon Work OF
The Term
BEAD Man DRAWN ON JURY

February term Of the Superior Court |
of New Castle county was opened to-
day. 1t promises to be an unusually
big session. There are seventy crimi- |
nal cases on the Grand Jury list. Con-
trary to expectations, there have as
vet been no arrests in the county in
vestigation. The most important case
is the trial of Frederick Vansant, who
is charged with having wilfully com
mitted perjury at the John Lynn trlal
! last term. The men captured In the
detectives raid in Delaware City Will
be charged with being interested in a
gaming table.
The total number of cases on the
argument list is forty-six, and on the
trial list 105.
After the grand jury had been sworn
-lin and, was ready to retire for dellD'
- leraiton, Chief Justice Lore said th'
7, lcourt understood that there was ne
e eloccasion for special charge, the goo'
r. work of last term being an indication
@ THAT they would be attentive to busi
G mess this term. ,
e owing to the death of the littl
+. daughter Of Howell S. England, his re
g louest that certain cases be continue
was granted.
When the names of the petit juror
we're called, it was reported that Rol
= lert Sutton, OF New Castle, WAS dead. I
y, course, he was excused.
n Charles w. Cullen, of GeorgetoW
fled a return as commissioner in q
~ divorce case Of johnson VS.. Johnso
NJ Andrew ]. Lynch, representing the hu
hand asked for publication.
,o Attorney-GeneralW Ward informed u
court that the case of George w. Sim
son VS.. Joseph Weldin, was ready /
trial. but afterward a continuance u
Itil this afternoon was agreed upon, 4
general jury was discharged until
ity o'clock
IL! Crosby Ross, page, is sick, and
position is being filled by Geo
ice Lynch.
NO Julian c. Walker, commissioner
itS the divorce case of Burnham VS.. Bu
t,rs @ mann was given until February "a
am make return.
.nt The grand jury found the follow
the indictments;
Ar Iarceny-Clara Burton, Frank
tba lderson. William Dugan, Samuel III
led lev and Charles Wolski. Carrying e
,rd lcealed deadly weapon'-AleAaI
boyer.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
STEAMER BRANDYWINE
AGROUND In The FOG

A genuine blizzard is raging along the
Cbristiana. and traffic is extremely ighI
though local boats went out at the resu'
lar time this morning. -,
The steamer Brandywine, of the WI
mington Steamboat Company, while re
turning from Philadelphia, went agrouhl
in the fog last night. She was hoate'
later. however, and left at the usual TIM
this morning.
Ice is making very rapidly ana river
men predict a big freeze up tonight
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
NEGROES on THE INCRgASE
Figures for Wilmington Show Increase OIL
1902 in Ten Years

According TO the census bulletin
there were 1876 negroes in this city In
1900. an increase of 2.092 over the hg-
ures OF 1890. The aggregate population
of the city in 1900 was 76,50S, an IN
crease of 1907 over the census figures
of ten years previous. The bulletin
shows that Salt Lake City has smaller
population Of negroes than any city IL
the Union. the negroes there number
in but 27S.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
WHERE ARB The SCHMIDTSs
Austrian COnsulin Baltimore Learns That
a Fortune Awaits Them

The Austrian consul at Baltimore
has requested the local police to find
Johann Schmidt and his wife, Theresa,
who came to this country from Vienna
in 1888, and five years later took up
their residence here. Should the We
netian couple be dead, their nearest OF
kin is wanted. Any information rela-
tive to the subject will be thank1uly
received by the local department
The Schmidts have fallen heir TO
large estate in the Old World, wnlcn Il
being settled now.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
CITY COURT NOTES
Cases Disposed Of by Judge Cochran This
Morning

The session Of City Court lasted but
a few minutes this morning. There
we're but three cases for trial and they
were held over from Saturday. James
A. Wright and John Mccullough were
fined IS and costs each for trespass.
They originally were arraigned on q
larceny charge. It being alleged that
they stole coal from the b. & o. Rail
road Company At the request of AS
sistant Solicitor Garrett the charge
was changed.
one drunk and disorderly case wa'
continued until Thursday.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
TO STAMP OUT SMALLPOX
Board Of Health and School Board Olll'
eiaIs 10 Hold Conference

Effective measures TO prevent lhe
breaking out Of smallpox among the pub
lie school children win be decided upon
at a conference to be held this afternoon
by officials Of the Board Of l4ealth and
of the Board Of Education. Whatever
course is decided upon will be carried into
execution Immediately. Ii is probable
that the officials will order an examna-
tion of the arms of every child in the city
schools TO ascertain how many are vac
cinated.
No new cases of the disease We're re-
ported to the health office today. All tn'
patients are recovering.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
want snail Houses

A conveyancer and real estate dealer
said this morning: There is de-
noand for small souses. We have had
more inouiries this spring than usual
If some capitalist will erect twenty :
five new houses of medium size win
modern conveniences, that he can ren,
at a. moderate rate. he will have good
investment
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
DURES ENTER APPEARANCE
4. Il. Ward Will Defend Them in Equity
Proceedings Before Federal Court

Herbert H. Ward entered appearance
i'm United States Court this morning
for Frank S. Dure & Co, in the equity
suit brought against them by Erastus
E. Eker, Of st. Georges, to RESTRAIN
them from deriving profit on patent
breeding, which Mr.. Eker says the
company has placed on the market AT
gument in the case will be heard at the
convenience Of the lawyers interested
IL. p. Waldo Marvin. OF Hartford
Conn. represents the complainant
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
OVERHEAD WORK CONTINUES
Cold Weather Renders Operations Along
That Linz Exceedingly Tedious

Despite the cold Weatner IauuIVIs IN
the employ Of Ryan & Kelly, contrae-
tors. are at work today excavating at
Water and King streets for the overhead
railroad tracks.
Owing to the fact that the ground is
frozen the work is tedious, but the con-
tractors desire to push operations with
all possible speed.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
LAWYER SUES CONSTABLE
Martin Smith Says Mr.. Jones Stole
Goods From Eismere House

Martin e. Smith has brought suit
against Lucius p. Jones, county con
stable. for breaking and entering M
Smiths Elsmere home. Mr.. Jones de-
mics the charge. The house was open
and he simply went in, took the goods
which had been levied on, and had then
carted to Sudham's auction rooms
where they are to be offered tor sale;
MIR. Smith also has brought sun
lagainst Mr.. Stidlham. charging MN
with receiving stolen goods. ln'
case will be heard by Magistrate Brad
LEV this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
MR.. SAOTLER RESIGNS
Had Been Superintendent at Il. & Il. Co.'S
Plant for Several Years

E. B. Sadtler, who for several years
has been superintendent of the ship
ward and hull construction al the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company, has
severed his connection with the firm
Mr.. Sadtler is succeeded by Thomas
Benson. former superintendent of the
dock. Captain Peter BloomsOuls VIII
lfn the position formerly occupied ps
Mr.. Benson.
! The changes went into effect today.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
PREACHERS APPROVE THE WORK
OF the Law and Order Society and
Pass Resolutions TO That Effect


AT the meeting of the Wilmington
Preachers Association this morning
there was more discussion regarding
the proposed evangelistic work IN unis
city. 1t was decided to recall uhe az
lrangement for Dr. MunhaH.
TIbe members discussed the work OF
tho Law and Order Society and passed
resolutions commencing it, A commit
tee was appointed, consisting Of th'
/ Rev. Robert Watt d. D., presidinl
ielder: DIR. w. l.. S. Murray the Rev. j
lW. Easley, the Rev. T. A. II. O'BrieI
land DIR. Woodall, to present the reso
llutions to the society and TO the dali
lpapers. When the matter was beinl
informally discussed, the stand OF tn
{ Evening Journal upon the subject wa
lfavorably commented upon by the mem
2 lbers
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
BROKE DISHES AT HIS BOARDING

house because he did not get Lynch's
Tea and Coffee at every meal. We have
Ia fine new picking of Formosa Teas,
Soc, 60c. and 75c. pound; English
Breakfast. 60c pound; Lipton's Tea;
Tetley's Tea in packages. A fine drink
ing Coffee at 20c. h.; Java and Mocha,
S5c. h.; lbs. 81. You get the same
quality at either store. Lynch's, s. w.
Cor. King and Eighth Sts.; n. w. Cor.
Madison and Fourth SITS.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
To Lecture on Interesting Subject

10 LeCture OF IUltTuoIIIb
William Michael Byrne will address
Tho members of the Law Academy to-
nieht on The Constitutions OF Claren-
Son Tracing the Effect Of the Legisla-
tion Demanded by Henry II, the Great
est of the Plantagenet Kings, and De
Ealing the Struggle Of Thomas
A. Beckett, Archbishop Of Canterbury
Evening journal., 1902-02-03

Every time you cough. take five
drops Of Brazilian Balm. 10 and 25c.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
sIpDLE BODIES ON VIEW
Arrived in Pttsburg This Morning
and Are Now in Morgue

and Are NOW w WIZ q
Butler. Pa, Feb. S.-The bodies oi
~ piddles we're removed from the jail
~ W. one of the railways Of the Sherins
duelIing at G O'Clock last evening anu
the nublic was admitted to gaze upon
them. This morning they were taheh
to Pittsburg. 49,. ...e..,
Hundreds last night braved the worst
blizzard of tine year, besieging the jail
doors for admittance, which was re-
fused until last evening, when the uOoIs
of the dwelling house attached TO uhe
iail were opened and all were given an
opportunity to crafty their morDlu
curiosity.
Evidences of the influence Of the BID
dies. especially over the women WITH
whom they came in contact, are com
ing to light hourly 1t has been ascer
tanned that no less than twenty-five
women of Pittsburg were working a
one time to save them from the gal
lows. ..
Mrs. Soffel was the master spirit o
+bis coterie. Her co-workers were tn
wives of prominent business men, an
two of them we're Sisters of Mere
from fine Webster Avenue Convent
The Rev. Father Sweeney lent his en-
couragement to the work.
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. S.-ln the prel
ence of a crowd that was rapidly increa'
ing in proportions, the bodies OF JON
and Ed. Biddle were removed from
Pittsburg and Western tram at m y,
Allegheny station this morning. III
train arrived from Butler at eloc e
Both Pittsburg and Allegheny Ci
police had been detailed to patrol u
station, but they were swept our
sight by the onrush of the unousah'
The bodies were taken TO the morgue
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
Mr. Houston eets Hls Commission

Robert G. Houston, collector OF POI
for this district, received ms coninlls
sion from the Secretary OF the lre49s
ury this morning. II bears the uaee .
December IA, 1901.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03

There was another hearing in tn
Mitchell bankruptcy case this morning.
Evening journal., 1902-02-03
THE COUGH CURE.
Aliaband's Anodyne Expectorant

Be sure you get Allaband's Anodyne
Expectorant for that cold. 49,
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
IMPRoyED CITY PROPERTY.

room residence near Washburn college,
2 lots well, cistern, modern style, hot wa
ter heat Price 81 200.
room house lots, near Washburn col
lege, on new pavement $500
s room house, Ia lots, near 6th and Lane
terms, 81. 800
room cottage, III lots fine shade. near
cash. balance payments:
room house, . lots, Hawthorne st, Au-
burndale fine shade, east front, 5000;
10 room house 5 lots Hawthorne ST., Au=
burndale, beautifully shaded, good barn,
room house. lots Winter ST.. Auburn
dale. Price $500: easy terms.
6 room house, lots Winter ST., Auburn
dale, good barn Price 500:
6 room house. lot, on Polk ST., near
room house, lots, between Bethany
water. good barn. Price s., 200.
near ro Sent h9qs Bark K 1 Poe o. Buchanan
room house. lot western ave-, near
r Te a cott elgeer IL lots. fronting Beth
any grounds. city water and cistern, sink
CRATE, sewer, washhouse. Price s., 400;
room modern apartment house on Hun
toon St pavement, rents for SIS per month 1
Z room house, lots, on Prospect ST., near
10th, fine shade.- good barn, an elegant
3 room house. IL lots. strictly modern.
furnace heat, ~ blocks from the capitol
u room house. lots, near Taylor and
Huntoon, completely modern, steam heat
latest style, extra fine. Price SO 500.
room cottage, almost new. ~ lots, mod
ern except heat city water and cistern,
southwest of capitol Price 81, 100
room house. 31a blocks west of business
center, partly modern, good barn, on paved
St Price $1,000
room house blocks from capitol build
ing, west side completely modern, large
barn Price 81 500.
10 room house, 40 feet front on Topeka
ave, near 18th, completely modern, fur
mace heat. extra large rooms, Price $1,000
9 room house, lots, on Taylor St, front
in Holiday park, rents for $35 per month.
completely modern, furnace. Price $500
9 room house, lots, on 18th st. pave
ment, completely modern, built 2 years
Price 81 Coo; with ~ lots $500.
room house, lots, Wabash ave, Oak
land. Terms $50 cash; balance payments.
Price $500
room house. lots, near 9Th and Mon
roe, wei shaded, modern except heat
Price S. 500.
3 room house near Jefferson and 4th.
Price $3.50; easy terms.
See list of our 200 houses at office. Large
list of houses to rent
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FOR SALE
w. G. STEPHENSON & CO.,
500 Kansas Avenue, Over Rigby's.
FARM PR OPERTY.

a railway station and daily mail delivery.
Price $50 per acre; about half cash; bal
ance can be arranged at per cent.
240 acres IL miles from Silver Lake. 40
acres of Kaw river bottom under cultiva-
stone barn 30 by 40 feet with implement
and wagon shed adjoining. corn crib for
8 900 bushels of corn 20 acres in pasture
and meadow viii offer this splendid farm
for few days at $50 per acre.
SO acres of bottom land only mile from
city limits of Topeka, for So, 900.
Many other farms for sale by US.
,PERTY
hot and cold baths, water closet, sewer
connection. good barn. A nice home So, 500
A business lot on E. 4th ST., just around
the corner of Kansas ave-; paving and
sewer paid for. See Us for terms. Must
be sold.
4 room cottage on Madison St, all new
ly painted inside and out. good cellar and
barn, city water in sink in kitchen sewer
connection. barn; if sold soon $3.50.
We are agents for lots in Orchard and
Douthitt Place additions, for sale on easy
terms, from 500 to 1925 each. See US for
particulars.
Money to loan on real estate security.
Fire and tornado insurance written at
lowest rates
For further particulars call on w. c.
Stephenson & Co., at my office.
W. c. STEPHENSON & CO.,
lover Rigby's.) COS Kansas Ave.
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225 acres only miles from Belleview, on
U. P. r. r.. $50 acres in river bottom un-
der pillow. 80 acres heavy oak and walnut
timber, balance in pasture and meadow;
large frame residence, large barn, corn
crib, windmill and tank Price $50 per
acre.
335 acres Z miles from Topeka 225 acres
haW river bottom. under cultivation, 20
acres of alfalfa. balance In timber and
pasture, nearly all tillable.
broom tenement houses with necessary
granary and corn crib with some small
fruit in orchard This farm is adjacent to
CITY PR
lots on Huntoon drive, near Topeka
ave. room house, city and cistern water,
good barn, Price s.. 20o Lots are worth
price asked
lots on Buchanan St and room
house, cellar, city and cistern water,
good barn, near the governors mansion,
paved street, sewer connection. etc.
room house on Buchanan east front
near 9TH St, all modern conveniencsS ex-
cept heat. $500 cash; balance time-a Snap.
2.1Oo-
room house fronting on state house
square. all modern conyenienceS-a bar
gain, 81 500.
room house on Huntoon Drive. front
hall stairs, hard oil finish, sliding doors,
furnace heat, hot and cold bath, water
closet, splendid barn. Price s, 200. Must
New 8 room house Taylor St, front
hail stairs furnace heat. sliding doors.
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telephone 81.
PROPERTIES
FOR SALE BY
w. NJ. FORBES.

FARMS-SO acres miles northeast To-
peka fenced and cross fenced, small new
house, barn and stables water 4 acre
young orchard, y acre strawberries, sou
feet dimension lumber goes with place
Price 81 100 Should be sold this month
160 acres u miles southwest city, so per
acre $50 acres in Chase county, miles
well with wind mill. $50 young bearing APP
pie trees. some cherries. all tilable but 70
acres rock and grass, might trade Tor city
property. Price g, 800. 45 acres IA miles
east of city, close to Big Springs, room
house, barn, we'll fruit for family, 1890
water fruit, only 81 600. 160 acres finest
valley land, Wilson county, 60 in cultiva-
ton, balance pasture and meadow, fenced
and cross fenced, small house, stable, etc.
nicely located. miles from county seat
school on same section every foot ullable.
good for everything. Listed at $25, but if
sold soon goes for $40 per acre. 240 acres
mia, room house, stables, 100 acres culu-
waited very cheap at 50 100. Larger and
smaller tracts all over state and near
city Prices and terms that will suit
SES-Eine home Greenwood ave,
Potwin, only $500 if sold this month";
GARFIELD ave, 81. 200. small amount cash,
balance time. That room Woodward ave
house dropped another $50. You can now
have it for 81 100. See it No 1120. Here is
another snap: That room, H. lots, at
1907 Lane, for $3.50 spot cash, and so We
might go on, but space forbids. If there is
anything you want in lots, houses or
farms come in and will get it for you
if it is to be had. We loan money on real
estate and represent of the best insur-
ance COMPANIES
Tel. 1892 1o7 w Seventh ST.