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Evening journal., 1902-12-26
BIC JUMP IN
OFFICE RENTS
Owners OF Equitable and Ford
Buildings Give Notice of
Proposed Raise
IS TO Is PER CENT INCREASE

There is every indication of gem
eral increase in rents throughout the
city about the first Of the coming year.
Beginning on January ] office rents
will be increased. and in some cases
dwellings also. but the general increase
in the latter will not be before March
25.
Tenants in the Equitable and Ford
buildings have received notices. stating
that beginning the first Of the year the
rent of their Offices Win be raised. In
the majority OF the cases the increase
is about 10 per cent. but in some OF
the most desirable Offices the rent has
been raised as much as 25 per cent
Owners Of the buildings say the cause
of this increase is the high price OF coal
light and taxes.
Peter J. Ford. owner OF the Ford
Building, stated this morning that it
was true that higher rent would be
asked for offices in that building after
the first of the year. The increase, he
sal, would amount to from 15 to 25 per
cent. When asked the cause of the in
crease. Mr.. Fcrd said IL was dre prin-
cipally to the high price of coal. light
and taxes. In the Ford Building there
are about forty offices, and probably
about the same number I'm the Equi-
table Building, not counting the three
top floors, which are occupied by the
RepaunO Chemical Company and the
Dupont Powder Company.
There is a great deal Of kicking
among the occupants of the offices
over the increase. and it is likely that
a member will remove before they will
pay it. In some cases the increase
will amount TO as much as SIS a year
additional
Charles c. Kurtz. the well-known
real estate agent, stated today that
many landlords are beginning to talk
az demanding more rent for their
properties after March 25. The rent
of a few dwellings will be raised the
the first of the year. Mr.. Kurtz says
there is a biz demand for stores and
Offices.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
SOUTH WILMINGTON IS DARK
Electric Lights Around Third Street
Bridge Have Been Out of Order
Two Weeks

The people in South Wilmington are
again up in arms against the contrac-
tors who are supposed to furnish the
light in that section. They claim it
has been two weeks since the mean
descent lights around Third street
bridge have been burning, and in no
uncertain manner express their opin-
ion Of the contractors, who, they say,
are aware of the fact.
At the bridge the lights on the safe
ty gates do not burn, and it is impos-
sible for people to know whether the
draw is off or not, and several acci-
dents have been narrowly averted.
The arc lights also are in such a
state that they burn but few mo-
ments at time, and go out for hours.
1t is thought a delegation of represen-
tative citizens will make a call upon
the electric light company and demand
their rights.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
Hundreds of Poor People
Were Fed by the Sal
vation Army and Other
Organizations
Police Gave Presents to
Over 700 Poor Children.
City Hall Tree Big At
traction

Seven hundred boys and girls, both
colored and white, met Santa Claus in
the City Hall and were presented with
useful and other gifts which gladden.
the heart Of the child. Some one du-
plicated the tickets, as only 400 were
given out. To each little boy was
given cap. pair OF stockings, pair Of
mittens, a large bag filed with candy,
fruit and nuts and a horn. The girls
received the same as the boys, but
were given dolls instead of horns.
The affair WAS TO have started at 9
O'Clock, but because of some hitch in
the arrangements, the youngsters did
not begin to file into the side entrance
of the police station until close on to
10 o'clock. Long before that time a
clamoring crowd OF little ones had
cOngregated in the court yard and
those nearest the entrance were wedged
as close as it was possible TO get. Here
and there stood a little one hardly
more than two feet high, crying pit
eously because OF the jam, but when
the line began TO move all tears dis
appeared and little eyes began to glis-
ten with expectancy.
AS the youngsters entered the court
room they beheld the large Christmas
tree, which was beautifully decorated
with glistening glass balls, tinsel and
many colored electric lights. They
would gaze with mouths open, but
were only allowed to look a moment.
for there were others behind, and in
this way the little ones were passed
along, receiving their presents, until
the open air was again reached. Then
bunch of healthy, but ragged boys
would surround the lucky ones and
make minute inspection OF the pres
ents they had received. Among some
Of the remarks heard were:
Gee. amt it a sight?" Where did
they get all de stuff?" Dem cops is
all right, all right" did youse get
onto his nibs. Mr. Stout, what looks
after de kids? He was handen out de
stockings" "Oh my. said little babe
in her mothers arms, "Ain't dat a
purity tee, mamma and numerous
Evening journal., 1902-12-26

was decorated with Christmas trees
and green's. and three tables we're set
At one OF them the colored guests as a
rule set although occasionally a coll
ored guest got a seat at the tables set
apart for the white people
AT the conclusion Of the feast, candy.
nuts and oranges were given the chill
dron. They enjoyed them as much as
they had enjoyed the dinner thor
oughly.
Last night the Sunday school con-
nected with the army had its Christ
mas exercises In the hall. Many chill
dren enjoyed the program, which in
cluded a hoop drill, recitations and
songs. Candy was distributed to the
little folks.
Dinner at County Institutions
A special Christmas dinner was
served at all the county institutions. In
the New Castle County WOrkhouse
there was a special dinner and the In
mates of the institution were given q
holiday, only necessary work being
done. In the Delaware State Hospital.
at Farnhurst, the inmates were given a
dinner and in the evening there was a
Christmas entertainment for them.
There was also special dinner at the
County Hospital. at Farnhurst, where
the destitute Of the county are cared
for.
The Associated Charities OF the city
furnished sixty dinners to deserving
poor in various parts of the city. The
plan followed was to furnish the fami-
lies with the material and allow them
to cook and serve the dinners In their
own home.
In order to make the day as happy as
possible for its men who we're com.
PEELED to work during the dinner hour
the Wilmington. City Railway Com.
pany gave a turkey dinner at a leading
restaurant. and the men were relieved
from duty long enough to go and get it
AT the Delaware and Homeopathic
Hospitals, In this city. turkey dinners
were served to the enjoyment Of tn,
nurses and OF those patients who wer.
permitted to eat the rich food.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
REFUSED TO PAY
FOR HIS BRIDE
Met Girl Through Matrimo-
NAL Agency and Disputed
Charge
WIFE WELL. KNOWN SCHOOL TEACHER

Because he would not pay the fees
of the matrimonial agency which Sc
cured him Wilmington girl for a wife,
John +. Dougrey. of Philadelphia, was
forced to pay S25 by Magistrate South,
of that city. The agency claimed $50
Miss Arabella G. NcAlleer left her
home about three years ago because
her father took a stepmOther She
was a school teacher i'm No. 13 school
in Union street near Delaware avenue.
When she left her home she took a
rocm at No. 507 West Fifth straet
where she lived for almost three years.
Finally becoming tireS Of the loneli-
ness OF her life. she registered at the
matrimonial agency of Mrs. r. M.
Spath. Philadelphia. for a husband
Early last summer a letter came from
the agency telling her that john F.
DOugrey had decided she was the very
woman TO bless his lonely life. A meet
ing was arranged and a mutual affec-
ton Immediately sprung up. After CALI
ing upon Miss McAlleer, at No. 507
West Fifth street four times the couple
were married at the st. Elmo HoteA
Philadelphia, on July last.
MISS McAheeI gave IL ouO eiid1 nhc
met the man, whom she said was a
wealthy undertaken. at Cape May sew
eral seasons before.
When Mrs Spath learned Of the we'd
ding she attempted to collect her fee of
$50 for bringing the couple together,
lbut the man refused TO pay, and finally
she brought the matter in court and Sc
cured a Judgment for S25.
Miss McAlleer was very pretty girl
and had a wide circle OF friends in this
city. and her marriage was a surprise.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
Various Sunday Schools Have Ar
ranged Special Programs

A Christmas entertainment VIII be
given in Brandywine NJ. e. Church by
the Sunday school on Tuesday and
Wednesday evening of next week. An
excellent program has been arranged.
St. Luke's Reformed Episcopal Sun
day school will hold its Christmas en-
tertainment in the church at Eighth
and Monroe streets on Tuesday next.
There will be a Christmas tree which
will surprise the scholars, and Santa
Claus will have a gift for each one of
them. 1t is expected there will be a
large attendance, as an interesting pro-
gram will be given.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
MANY DRUNKS
IN CITY COURT
Judge Cochran Discharged
Fourteen Prisoners Who
Had Imbibed
WARRANTS SENT TO WORHHOUSE

There were twenty-eight cases be-
fore Judge Cochran in the City Court
this morning, the majority of them
having fallen into the clutches OF the
police through an over indulgence in
intoxicants in celebration OF Christ
mas Judge Cochran presented four
teen Of the prisoners, charged with
plain drunk. with a Christmas present
by dlsmissing them.
Edward Perry. charged with being
drunk and acting disorderly in the
drug store OF Dr. w. p. Miller, at
Eiehth and Poplar streets. was fined
81 and costs.
Antonio Flulino. an Italian. who
caused much excitement in the vlcin-
ity Of Fourth and jackson streets yes
terday, was fined s.. Fruiino, when ar
rested by Officer Sherry had a large
knife in his hand. which he was swing
ing over his head. Pedestrians became
frightened at the wild look Of the ltal-
ian, and had to walk out in the
street to keep out of his ,.s-y.
Howard N haley. Herbert Taylor and
George Gamson, charged with disorder
ly conduct. was fined S. each.
Daniel IambOrn and George Davis
were charged with being vagrants, and
were sentenced TO thirty days I'M the
workhouse
Michael Roach and Alfred Farrell
were fined 50 each for trespassine
John Lever was fined s. for assault and
battery, and George r. Neal 81 foi
disOrdTly conduct.
Midget" Glynn. the weh-known
prize-fighter. was before, the court
charged with assault and battery, but
as no witnesses appeared the case was
dismissed.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
PRESIDENT IS
STILL UNDECIDED
He and Secretary Hay Confer
on the Venezuelan
Situation
NO DECISION HAS BEEN GIVEN OUT

Mr.. Roosevelt's Acceptance of Allies
Proposals, It is Said, Depends Upon
the Restrictions Imposed, Although
II Is Known He Favors Promptness.
Washington, Dec. 26-The president
and Secretary Hay were in conference
yesterday over the proposals. from
Great Britain and Germany that the
president arbitrate the issues involved
in the Venezuelan claims controversy.
They went over the subject very care
fully. The acceptance or declination
of the proposals by the president is
believed to hinge on the nature of the
restrictions the allies have imposed on
the arbitration.
Inquiries at the White House regard
ing the presidents intentions were re-
ferred to Secretary Hay, and the lat
ter sent word to press representatives
that there was no news to be given out
on the subject. It is possible that this
decision will not be forthcoming for
several days. Correspondence Is be-
ing exchanged daily between the state
department and the foreign Offices with
reference to the invitation.
It is known, however, that the presi-
dent is disposed to act with all speed.
for he realizes that the conditions on
the blockade line are such that almost
any moment an unpleasant incident
may occur through the obstinacy of
some skipper or from a genuine misun-
derstanding as to the terms of the
blockade that may diminish the chance
of a peaceful settlement of the Vene-
zuelan trouble
One thing for the president to con-
slider is the allegation that the allies
seem TO have put themselves in the
position of aiding the revolutionists
who are seeking 10 overthrow Castro's
government. It would be impossible
for the president of the United States
to arbitrate If it should be shown that,
since he had made the offer. German
and Italian ships had been supplying
revolutionary party in the interior
with arms and supplies. An inquiry
on the part of this government must
be first made, If this be proved, as to
what the ultimate intentions of the al
lies we're
Believes President Will Accept.
Berlin, Dec 26.-The Lolxal Anzeiger
publishes the following statement,
which was evidently inspired by tse
foreign Office: THE German govern
ment has excluded from the scope of
arbitration of the Venezuelan difficulty
a claim of 100000 bolivars. which
must be paid Immediately in cash be-
fore arbitration is begun"
The paper adds that it is understood
here that President Roosevelt's under.
taking to arbitrate involves a guaran-
tee for the payment Of the sum to be
awarded.
Confidence has grown in government
circles that President Roosevelt will
accept the task of arbitration.
Italy Wants All Questions Decided.
Rome, Dec. 26.-The only conditions
which Italy has attached to her ac-
ceptance of arbitration of the venezue-
Ian difficulties are that all points in
the dispute shall be submitted to the
arbitrators so that no questions shall
be left undecided, and that Italian
claims must be considered on an equal
fly with those of the other powers.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
To Build Additional Shops

1t is reported plans have been or
dered of a Philadelphia architect for a
power house, foundry and three two
story bricks shops. to be erected for
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at
Shellpot. It is understood these are to
be in addition to those already plan
ned by the company
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
HAVE YOU MADE PROVISION
FOR THE UHEyPECTED2
The Young Man Who Is in Good
Health Has No Guarantee OF
Long Life
Denton. Nd, Nov. II, 1902

Denton. Nd. Nov. II, 1902.
Mr.. Herbert N. Fell. Manager,
Wilmington, Del.
Dear Sir: / wish to acknowledge the
receipt of check for $1,000, which was
today handed me by your assistant, Mr..
Laird. This policy was issued 10 my
son, Charles r. Wilson. on March %.
1899. The total cost OF carrying this
policy was $11312, showing return
over cost OF sSS6.SS At the time the
policy was taken out. my son was ap-
parently in the best Of health and had
expectations of living to see the policy
mature in 1919.
Again thanking you for your prompt
ness in settlement. and also for your
kindness and courtesy in helping me
furnish claim papers, / beg to remain,
Very truly yours.
N Charles z. Wilson,
Administrator Of Charles r. Wilson.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
NEW YEARS RECEPTION
Sons of Delaware Will Have Open
House for Its Members

The Sons Of Delaware have arranged
to give reception to its members on
New Years eve at . o'clock On New
Years Day there will be open house
Day has also been set apart as library
day, and on that occasion it is hoped
members will contribute books, his
toric documents. newspapers or letters
bearing on the history of Delaware to
the society.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT
George &. Garrettson Will Entertani
Members of Y. M. c. A.

AT the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation tomorrow evening, a musical
entertainment will be given by George
r Garrettson of New York. IL will be
free to members OF the association and
their friends.
Dr. L. w. Munhall, the noted evan
gelist, of Germantown, Pa, will ad-
dress the meeting in the Grand Opera
House on Sunday afternoon. He will
also make an address at st. Pauls M.
E. Church on Sunday evening.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
OLD HIGH SCHOOL
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Blaze Started in a Pile Of
Rubbish in the Cellar.
Spreads Rapidly
ABOUT $4,000 DAM AGE DONE

Insurance Covers Loss--ln Respond
ing tothe Alarm Three Companies
Met With Mishaps--Apparatus
Damaged
Flames caused considerable damage
this morning to public school No. 2s,
the old High School, at Eighth and
Adams streets. The fire started in the
ash loom in the basement OF the build
ing, and was discovered by Janitor
Harvey Prettyman, and an alarm was
sent in by Captain Sullivan, OF the tug
boat Meteor, from box No. 3.
The district companies responded
WITH the exception OF the Union and
Water Witch organizations, which
failed to make the scene because OF ac-
cidents The firemen had considerable
difficulty IN reaching the flames, which
confined themselves mostly to the space
between 'he walls. Afer a number OF
walls and ceilings had been punctured,
the blaze was quickly extinguished.
Origin Unknown
Janitor Prettyman is unable 10 ex-
plain the cause of the fire. At 7 O'clock
he Was In the basement and everything
at that time appeared to be In good or
der. IL is believed. however. that some
hot ashes set fire TO a quantity OF rub
Dish In the ash pit, causing the flames
10 shoot upward between the walls.
ri
Weccacoe Fire Company while en-
gagged In lighting the nre, fell through
a window. causing several deep and
PAINFUL cuts on his hands He was
taken TO the drug store OF DR.. Veasey.
where his Injuries were dressed.
Loss About $4,000
The loss viii be about $4,000. fully
covered by insurance. The strnict,lre
IL insured In the following companies:
Delaware insurance Company. on
building, $4,000; on furniture, $4,000:
National Insurance Company, Of Hart
ford, Conn, ON building, $l1 600: on
furniture, $4,000; Confidential Insurance
Company on furniture, 81 600, making
a total OF $4,000. .-,..l......
Work will be started at once ON the
"A'AAA . ~ 1AAAt tiit nbulDl Will Do IctAuE
when the session begins on Monday,
january 8.
Several Accidents
While on Fourth street near DUPONT
tho first axle OF the Union Company's
apparatus broke. but no other damage
was done.
AL Tenth and jackson streets. whHne
turning the corner, the Water Witch
apparatus upset, throwing the driver,
Patrick Dougherty, TO the street The
engine was badly damaged and the
driver injured about the body. His
condition, however. is not serious.
The app aratus of the Delaware Com
pany struck and almost demolished
a milk wagon owned by J. M. Donahue
Of Edge Moor. at Seventh and Orange
streets. and also collided with a gar-
bage cart. brushing horse and wagon
aside with ease. The damage TO the
truck were very slight, and It contin-
ued on TO the scene OF the fire.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
STILL LOOKING FOR GIRL
Father Of Daisy Koons Was Expected
Here Today But Did Not Arrive

William Pierce, the young man who
was to have been married to Daisy
Koons, in Philadelphia, on Christmas
eve. is still looking for her, and the
man to whom she was welded in this
city by the Rev. r. II. Adams.
Mr.. Adams said this morning that he
had heard nothing further from the
parents OF the young woman. The IA
thor of the girl had intended TO come
to this city, but has so far failed to
do so.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
St. PauI,s entertainment

The Christmas entertainment OF st.
Paul's M e. SUNDAY school win be held
tonight at 7.45 o'clock. An orchestra
will assist in the exercises. which i'm
clude many interesting features. Pres
ents will be distributed to the primary
department from the large Christmas
tree especially trimmed for the pur-
pose.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
RICH AND POOR MADE MERRY
OVER 4 WHITE CHRLSTMAS
Christmas Was Joyous One

Day joy
Wilmington the handsome homes
a plenty
probability than before
needed
a
yesterday
they %
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
RepupIIcaa commIltee . Meei

The Republican County Committee
will hold a meeting at the Young Mems
Republican Club at 2 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. This will be the last
meeting OF the year and considerable
business will be transacted.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
lnvoIuntary Bankrupt

A petition of involuntary bankruptcy
was fled on Wednesday afternoon in
the United States Court by salisbury,
Ponder and Curtis. in behalf of Phila-
delphia creditors against the Whining
ton Hosiery Company. The concern is
now in the hands of receivers.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
prunks Bother Passengers

There seems to be a prevalence Of
drunken men on Delaware railroad
trains. who, by their loud talking and
cursing, become very obnoxious to the
other passengers who are compelled to
use these trains.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
English Boat IN Port

The steamship Luceline, of New Cas-
tie on Tyne. arrived in port this morn-
ing. The vessel will take on cargo
OF petroleum at Marcus Hook.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26

other expressions were heard.
Seated in the railing in the court
room were a number of visitors, some
OF whom were contributors TO the
Christmas fund and others were city
officials and their families.
AS the children began to come into
the spacious room, Former Judge
David T. Marvil addressed them as
follows:
children, on the part Of the police
department and the police matrons, we
extend TO you hearty greeting TO this
Christmas celebration.
Nearly 1000 years ago by the birth
Of Christ the world received the great
est gift in its history. From that time
to the present it has been the custom
TO celebrate Christmas Day so that all
can be happy and cheerful and that
after that day they will remember the
kindness and interest taken In them.
The police department with the
celebration today is Especially in or
der, as Christ loved little children
above all things else. Now like good
boys and girls, have a good time and
fully enjoy the wishes OF the police
matrons to have a Happy and Merry
Christmas"
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
eaIIin Eden Hall

The Young Mems Hebrew Associa-
ton gave a ball in Eden Hall last
night. There was a large attendance
and a pleasant evening was passed.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26

The National Inspection Company
will protect your home against fire for
a nominal sum per month. Better than
the old fire extinguisher. Address $40
West Fourth street
Evening journal., 1902-12-26

Woodward & Bro. are selling Table
Cutlery. Carving Sets, Pocket Knives,
Star Safety Razors.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
REoPENrNG OF GoLDEY COLLEGE.

Goldey College will reopen on Mon
day. january 5. The attendance dur
ing the fall was the largest 1t has ever
had, and a large number of new stu
dents will enter in January.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
saIvation Army Dinner

The Salvation Army yesterday served
a Christmas dirner to at least 75O per-
sons. Not all of these came to the
army headquarters. for many were sup
piled at their own homes, seventy
three baskets having been sent out on
Wednesday. Each basket contained
provision for five persons. so that the
total on that account would be 365.
Those who dined at the hall yesterday
numbered between $50 and 400. accord
ing to the estimate of Captain Jessie
Handley, who is in command OF the
army here, and upon whom fell the
brunt OF the preparation for the Christ
mas dinner. She was ably assisted by
Captain Lydia Peak and numerous
other persons. members and ftiends Of
the army, forty or flfty in all.
The hall at No. 300 Shipley street
Evening journal., 1902-12-26
ACCEPTS ARBITRATION

Will Submit Differences to The Hague
Tribunal Under Certain Conditions.
Caracas, Dec. 26.-President Castro
has telegraphed from La Victoria his
acceptance of the proposal to submit
all pending differences to the arbitra-
tion Of The Hague tribunal, subject to
certain conditions, which include ces-
sation cd the blockade and the return
to Venezuela of the fleet seized by the
allied powers.
President Castro's acceptance has
been transmitted to the Washington
government. from which the proposal
emanated.
Evening journal., 1902-12-26

Good paintings OF StrArt's. at Cart
mell's. Sixth and Madison streets.