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Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

Fire of unknown origin. in the pat
tern storage rooms of the machine
shops of the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad Company, at
Wilmington Monday night, did about
$50, 900 damage. The fire burned for
several hours, delaying trains consid-
erably. The loss on the building will
not exceed $4,000, but the heaviest
damage is the destruction of valuable
patterns, the collection of many years.
The Independence Company. of the
Ninth ward, which has not been recog-
nized by the City Council, appeared
with the other companies, but Chief
Welsh ordered them away. AS soon
as this fire was under control, another
started at the commission house oi
Dougherty & Golden, doing $1,000
damage. The Independence Company
again appeared. William Newton, one
OF the members, insisted on turning
on stream of water, and was arrested
and locked up by the Chief Engineer
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

Mr.. Frank Lord, of Philadelphia, is
making a visit to his father, Alex Lord.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

Miss Elsie Horn, of Wilmington,
was the guest of her brother, Than1el
Horn, last week.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

The farmers of Sussex county and
the lower part of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland, will meet at Bridgeville
next Saturday to consider the peach
basket question. The Delaware rail
road, through its freight department,
is endeavoring to have farmers do
away with peach baskets and ship
them in carriers, which will dispense
with the necessity of fitting cars with
shelves. The farmers claim that the
buyers in Boston, Providence and AL
bany will not handle Delaware fruit in
carriers, and, in addition to this, car
riers cost Is cents each, while baskets
cost only cents each.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

The following physicians have been
appointed in this State for the Mary
land and Delaware divisions of the P.
W. & B. railroad: Drs. J. A. Draper,
of Wilmington: John J. Black, New
Castle; 1. S. Vallandigham, Middle
town; Charles G. Harmonson, Clay
ton; L. A. Bishop and J. H. Wilson,
Dover; B. L. Lewis, Harrington; Viii.
liam Marshall, Milford; o. d. Robin
son, R. G. Paynter, Georgetown; W.
F. Harris, Seaford; B. W. Goldsbor
ough, Delmar.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Sipple, enter
tained the Whist Club last evening.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

The Bible Glass of Trinity Church,
will meet at the home of Mrs. Elwood
Cosden, this evening.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29
DEPARTwTY SkA DEPARTMENT.

son is az 1lI0pE L. Mason is authorized agent
e., and will ~" yton, Del and will receive new sub
receives M ms and receives monies on old AL
with him items left with him will receive proper
tscribe OF ARRIV 5ntlon Subscribe now; only $1O0
b. n g.'ar in advance.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

Rev. Floyd W. Tompkins, rector of
Holy Trinity Church, Philadelphia.
will conduct a quiet day for clergy at
Bishop stead, Wilmington, on Feb
ruary 6.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

Special Evangelistic Services will be
held at Salem NJ. P. Church, begin
ming on Sunday afternoon next, at 2. 80
O'Clock p. m.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

The revival services now in progress
at Ewell's Church, and being conduc-
ted by the pastor, Rev. H. l.. Schlin-
cke, are meeting with much success,
and over thirty persons have professed
conversion. A petition circulated
among the business men, to close their
places of business at 7.3O O'Clock each
evening while the special services con-
tinues, was willingly granted, and this
will give every employer and employee
an opportunity to attend the services.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

The death of John Parsons, superin-
tendent of foral beds of the Delaware
Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
occurred at his home on New Street,
Dover, Friday. Parsons had been en-
ployed by the railroad for years, and
visited the various stations along the
line, planning for the laying out and
care of the flower beds all along the
route. He was about 65 years of age.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29

J. Samuel Skinner, of Chester, Pa,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Skinner, of
this town, and Miss May Jones, also
of this town, were married yesterday
afternoon at o'clock, at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Jones. Only the immediate families
and few invited friends witnessed
the ceremony. The happy couple left
on the 3.54 train north, for Philadel-
phia. They will make their home in
Chester, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1902-01-29
CLAYTON.

Items OF Interest Cleaned From the Doings
10 and About Town:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
IN TEMPORARY CHARGE.
Gen. Bates Put in Command Of the De-
partment Of the Lakes.

Gen. Bates Put in Command Of the De-
partment Of the Lakes.
An order issued today by Lieutenant Cen
eral Miles, commanding the army, directs
Brig. Gen. ]. c. Bates. commanding the De-
partment Of the Missouri at Omaha, to take
temporary command Of the Department Of
the Lakes at Chicago. on the retirement Of
MAJ. Gen. E. 8. Otis on the 25th instant.
This assignment is in addition to General
Bates present duties, but Is only tenn
porary. pending the assignment of perma-
nent commander Of the Department Of the
Lakes. Major General Macarthur, COM
manding the Department Of Colorado, at
Denver, will undoubtedly be transferred to
the command Of the Department of the
Lakes
The transfer is delayed in order to give
more time for the selection Of a successor
to General Macarthur, in command Of the
department Of the Colorado. Brigadier
General Funston, who is now on leave of
absence. will be given command of one of
the military departments in a few weeks.
1t is not settled. however. whether he or
some other general officer shall have the
command at Denver. 1t is possible that
there may be general shifting of COM
mandS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
DIR. CURRY ON STAND
CHIEF WITNESS FOR DEFENSE IN
PATRICK TRIAL.
He Resented Imputation Of False Tes'
timony When He Changed
Certain Dates.

NEW YORK, March 7.-When the trial
of Albert T. Patrick who is accused Of the
murder Of William NJ Rice, was resumed
today Recorder Golf decided to permit DR..
Walker Curry to answer a question put
just before adjournment yesterday by At
torney Moore as to whether the witness
had ever heard Rice mention Patrick s
name to Jones.
II heard Jones tell Mr.. Rice DR.. Curry
said, ''that Meyer and Short, the two
young men from Mr.. Patricks office, are
here Mr.. Rice replied to let them wait
Bit
Dr. Curry said he told Patrick that Mr.
Rice was old and feeble, and that the end
might come at any time. The defense had
no other questions, and Assistant District
Attorney Osborne began his cross-examina-
ton.
Did you keep a record Of Mr.. Rice's
case?" he asked.
"All that was necessary; yes I have 1t
here except some loose notes that were de-
stroyed." DR.. Curry identified the book
containing the record of that and Of other
cases
Several Of the entries of Rice's case were
made about five days after Rices DEATH
Patrick called twice to see the witness con-
corning Rices condition, the last time about
5 pm. on the day before death occurred.
The next morning the old man was very
weak, but the witness thought he would re-
cover. The pulse was normal as to the
number of beats, but was very weak.
There was no congestion or oedema of the
lungs, so far as he knew, said DR.. Curry.
Mr.. Osborne questioned DR.. Curry about
a mum Der of other diseases, and the witness
said Mr.. Rice had none Of them.
DR.. Curry said Mr.. Rice suffered from
lack of exercise.
DR.. Curry testified. according to the min
utes Of the examination before Justice
jerome, that Patrick called upon him and
asked Mr.. Rice condition on September IT,
He corrected that testimony today. and
said the visit was made on the 18th, 14th
or 18th of September, 1900. Mr.. Osborne
asked the reason for the change. "Was
it," he asked, because Mr.. Coleman swore
that on September Is Patrick wrote to Mr..
Holt that Mr.. Rice was failing, and that
the doctor said he had a weak hearth
Il am swearing to the truth" replied the
witness Il don't know Mr.. Coleman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
NO HOLD-OVER SENATORS.
They Will Be Elected for Two Years in
Virginia.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va. March g. 1902.
There &ill be no hold-over senator's in
this state when the new constitution goes
into effect. That has been finally and def
nitely settled. Senators will all be elected
at the same time that members Of the
house are chosen, and will serve for only
two years. Mr.. Flood of Appomattox made
a splendid fight for the preservation of the
traditions Of the state and the safety of
the legislature from the spasmodic out
breaks of freakish parties by having sena-
tors chosen for four years. but he was de-
feateti in committee by vote of to 4.
In the convention the session was devoted
to q consideration Of the proposition regard
ing the building Of roads and empowering
the expenditure OF money by counties for
aiding in the work. It will require a spe-
cial legislative enactment to enable q
county to make the levy for road purposes.
The state Is to aid in the work at such
time and to such extent as may be deemed
wise.
The section relating to the state debt was
then taken up, and motion was made to
strike 1t out as It was feared that any
reference to 1t In the new constitution
might reopen the old matter OF the state
debt and the part which the state Of West
Virginia owes. The matter was under dis
cussion at the hour Of adjournment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
MURDER, TORTURE, ROBBERY.
Fiendish Crimes Of Three Masked Men
at Saxenburg, Pa.

BUTLER. Pa, March 7.-Three masked
men broke into the house of an aged man
named Smith, living at Saxonburg, Pa,
last night. and brutally murdered the old
man and tortured Mrs. Smith in a fiendish
manner. They then rarsacked the house
and secured 500. and after destroying con-
siderable property about the house made
good their escape.
Mrs Smith was badly frightened, and
was unable to leave the house to give the
alarm to neighbors until Z o'clock this
morning. Sheriff Hoon and several Off
GERS are after the robbers.
The name Of the murdered man is Henry
Smith, wealthy retired farmer. He had
been shot through the head and his skull
crushed by a blow from some heavy in
strument. A bloody ak was found nearby.
The furniture was broken and tossed about
the rooms, and blood smeared the walls.
floors and everything in the house showed
that terrible struggle for life had been
made by the aged victim. A large crowd
Of indignant neighbors have started In pur-
suit Of the murderers. and they have been
traced to Freeport. Smith was over eighty
years Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
Report of an Awful Disaster
Near MaXson.
MANY WERE KILLED
FIFTEEN UNIDENTIFIED BODIES
ALREADY RECOVERED.
Coaches Caught Fire and the Pinioned
Passengers Were Burned
to Death.

Ell PASO, Texas, March IA west bound
passenger train on the Galveston, Harris
burg and San Antonio railroad was wrecked
three miles west of Maxon. on the Ell Paso
and Sanderson division at 3 o'clock this
morning. Meagre details have been re-
ceiyed. but it is reported that up to 10
O'Clock fifteen unidentified dead bodies had
been taken from the wreck and also the
bodies Of Engineer Mast OF ST. Louis and
Fireman Harry Bertseh Of Ell Paso. Ex-
press Messenger Adams and several clerks
were injured. Nine coaches and a baggage
car were burned. Only one coach in the
train escaped destruction, and this was
occupied by forty New York capitalists. II
is believed the train while running at rapid
speed was hurled into the ditch by broken
rail.
A special train left FL Paso at 0 O'Clock
bearing Superintendent Martin and corps
of physicians. Wrecking outfits have been
sent from Alpine, Maria and Marathon,
the nearest stations to the wreck. 1t Is
reported that many of the dead were PIN
Toned in the debris and were burned to
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
Marine Corps Orders,

Capt. E. A. Jones has been detached
from the Office Of the assistant quartermas-
ter In Philadelphia. Pa. and ordered to
this city for instruction in the ONCE OF the
assistant quartermaster.
First Lieut.. Logan Poland to the marine
barracks. New York, for the purpose OF
preparing plans and specifications for the
new sewer system to be installed at that
place.
First Lieut. b. F. Rittenhouse from ma
rine barracks. Mare Island, to his home.
Second Lieut.. III. A. Herbert, jr., from
marine barracks. Boston. to barracks, PEN
sacola, Fla.
Capt. J. q. Mahoney from recruiting duty
at Cleveland. O., to command q detach-
ment of marines under orders to Cavite, r.
L.; First 1ieuts. r. p. Williams ana r. A.
Mott from Washington marine barracks:
Second Lieuts. w. Bracket from marine
barracks. League Island. Pa; w. p. Noa
and =. HI. Ellis and First Lieut.. J. w.
Wadleigh from marine barracks, Boston. TO
duty with the Same detachment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
WRIT OF CERTIORARI.
Judge Bradley Orders Ecclesiastical
Records Produced in Court.


A writ Of certiorari was ordered by JUS
tice Bradley late yesterday afternoon to
issue to Henry Y. Satterlee. bishop Of
Washington. requiring him to transmit to
the Supreme Court OF the District the rec
ord of the ecclesiastical court in the trial
held by 1t Of Rev. Gilbert F. Williams
charged with a violation Of his ordination
vows.
Mr.. Williams claimed that the court was
illegally constituted in that it was COM
posed Of only six members. while the canon
OF the Episcopal Church requires a court
Of seven members.
The respondent contended that the Su-
preme Court of the District had no author
tty to review the action Of an ecclesiastical
court and claimed the petitioner was guilty
of laches In not filing his petition for more
than three years after the decision of the
church tribunal.
Justice Bradley. in overruling the conten-
ton Of the respondent, said that the main
point was one OF Jurisdiction This aues-
ton was not free from doubt. the court
thought, but decided that Justice would be
best subserved by granting the petition, and
he therefore ordered the writ to issue as
stated.
Attorneys Henry u. Davis and William
A. Meloy appeared for the petitioner, and
Mr.. Charles Stanley of Laurel, Md, chan
cellor Of the diocese. and Mr.. O. B. Hal
lam of the local bar represented the bishop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
Washington Stock Exchange.

sales,Reenlar call y o'clock noon-Washington
Iraeton 100 at 1is 10 at at iis 100 at .d ns
" 20 at I washington Gas. o" 10 at H. IN Se at
g gen Lnotype, at 17s1s 10 at I79. 10 at
Ianson Monotype 100 at a. 100 H. loS at ~ H.
100 at Il. 100 at 14ls, LOO at las loo at 14ls,
80 It ,oS It a0s at at AZ Ia IS 's s +. .4
at l41s. 100 at 141k. 100 at IA, 100 at H. 100 at
at Az a g at q loo It ,t 100 100 at at rs 1
100 at IT, az. 100 at 14,s, 1000 at 14A 100 at
M lSo It it At 49, at l. nat after
Linotype 10 at 17sA 10 at l7s. 10 at i7a4. 10
I 10 e pH at So los l sa
1oo.s asked Washington Railway and Electric
@ Is Gs1 s s S
bid. 10TH asked. Metropolitan Cert hdebt., b.
asked ' Columbia "a mort. ST. isss BID 1'' 1917
as asked; Washington Railway and Electric Co. As,
Miscellaneous Bonds-washington Gas Co. 8s, Sc
res A. 112 bid Washington Gas Co; IS. series B,
bIa. u $ Electric Light Cert inds %P' IS s. 1851
bid. Chesapeake and Potomac IS. 1O44t bid 1oSI
Westminster Market s iss fs ss s
Market Go. Imp; g. 1854 bid. washington Mar
asked a%s4ca m' ara asss
ns Safe Ds and Sqs5 Safe De
ks.a and T.a:. 1917 Sa leg asked s 2%sssean
sssy s.f sd s DS Ga asked Wash.
Storage. io7A bid 1osN asked. washington Saw
nes Tsscton ax bid
1lsH asked Washington Railway and Electric
Satieasl Bank stoeka-g.nk Of Washington. s7s
Ss ss bid and s Sa
Sa l g. bid ia Gspit:l $50 bid ITO asked IVES.
asked Lincoln. l25 bid 1ss asked. I Ris e's $50
Insurance stoeks-.Firemen's.. 2s bid. 50 asked
0Ead MFR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
Irregularity in LeadingStocks
Was the Feature.
BUYING ON DECLINES
UNDERGONE WAS TOO STRONG TO
ALLOW LIQUIDATION.
Sharp Declines in Northwestern and
Colorado Southern Followed
by Good Recoveries.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.


NEW YORK. March THE course Of
prices IL today's stock market reflected the
irregularity incident to-ths end OF week
which Is expected to make some substan-
tial changes In bank reserves. Traders
were In control OF the situation to some ex-
tent. .and there was a noticeable ring Of
confidence in all their new commitments.
After trying to force liquidation and find
Ing pool support and investment buying too
strong TO break through. the room is of the
opinion that no material decline threatens.
At the same time there was a tendency to
shift from one stock to another, and the re-
suit is shown by an irregular net result.
Colorado Southern issues, which have
been more less OF feature I'm this
weeks trading, We're allowed to drag some
what. Colorado Fuel failed to hold its
sharp gain of yesterday as the result of
proht-takfng. but there Is strong belief in
the future of that property. Northwestern,
another OF the weeks leading specialtias,
was allowed to recede. but there was TO
significant selling beyond the speculative
holdings acquired on the advance.
The stock declined over 4 per cent on
this selling. however. and had some inflr-
ence on all the western group The early
strength in Union Pacific Southern Pacific
and similar Issues gave way to moderate
realizing in sympathy with the decline in
the speciaties.
On the other hand, there was excellent
buying of Pennsylvania and its allied lines.
The statement of this company was not
fully grasped when first presented. but the
street Is awakening to the real merits OF
the stock in these times Of doubtful values.
The best achievements OF the decade are
already to be credited to Pennsylvania and
Its plans for a greater railroad system are
the most ambitious in the country. There
q tn nj rfpra vx.it ha
plans of the management.
The coal stocks were in fair demand, but
there is no enthusiasm over the Immediate
outlook for these shares. There Is some
cloud over them. and the inside interests
alone know what 1t is. Labor difficulties
are suggested. but in this connection 1t may
be said that every effort will be made 10
avoid them.
The Steel stock were in rather good sup
ply, and there was evidence Of haste to
buy them. The usual support was given,
and the inside confidence remains strong
AS the whole market lacks the breadth
for uniform movement specialties are
likely to hold the attention of the street
for further period.
Mexican National may become conspicu-
Gus in this connection. Mr.. Harriman's visit
over its lines being regarded as significant
ST. Joseph and Grand Island, Chicago Ter
minal Mexican Central, Grass Irvine and
the numerous small properties into which
leading financial interests have bought are
all expected to fill in the interim between
markets Of more substantial movements
Money is easy and the bank statement will
be kept from such decreases as would
cause alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
OFFICERS TO BE TRIED
ADMIRAL RODGERS CONFIRMS
THE PRESS REPORTS.
Major Waller and Lieut.. Day Ordered
Before Court-Martial to Meet
on the 18th Instant.

Acting Secretary Darling of the Navy
Department has received a cable message
from Rear Admiral Rodgers. commanding
the Asiatic station, confirming the press
dispatches to the effect that Major Waller
and Lieut.. Day of the Marine Corps have
been ordered before court-martial to meet
on the 18th instant. This is the extent OF
the information contained In Admiral Rods-
ers' dispatch. Nothing is said with regard
to the composition of the court, the place
Of meeting or the charges against the Off
GERS named. From other sources, however,
it is understood that the court-martial pro-
ceedings were instituted by Gen. Chaffee,
commanding the military division Of the
Philippines, and grow out of the conduct OF
the officers named in their memorable
march across the Island of Samar, in the
course of which. 1t is said, that they were
unnecessarily severe and brutal in their
treatment of certain natives.
The expedition in question was made I'M
der the direction of General Chaffee and
the marine battalion was temporarily de-
tached from service under the naval COM
mander for that purpose. In view OF these
circumstances ii is assumed that the two
marine officers will be tried by a court
composed In part or In whole Of officers Of
the army, although it is possible that one
or more marine officers may be members
OF the court. This is perfectly regular
proceeding and is in conformity with the
articles of war and the regulations Of the
army and navy in the case of joint opera
lions. Officers Of the navy on detached
duty with the army are subject to the
rules and regulations of the latter branch
and may be tried for infractions Of the reg
ulations the same as officers Of the army.
There have been frequent cases Of this
kind. The latest instance was a private
in the Marine Corps who was tried and
convicted by court composed jointly Of
army and marine officers for serious Of
Tense commit ted during the siege of Pekin
and for which he was sentenced to twenty
wears impriSOnment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
Condition OF Anacostia Streets.

Tie District Commissioners recently re-
caIyrd letter from J. j. Giennan OF q
&ap.e avenue. Anacostia. calling attention
10 the condition OF various streets In Ana
costa. suggesting change In the location
o. catch basins and requesting the WIDEN
lag or sidewalks The Commissioners state
s-at two rev catch basins were recently
a'eated In Anacostia. and if the sewers be
.'.u ade4uate additional catch basins
1-ay be constructed little later, The ac-
t.sG In regard To sidewalk construction and
V4euing Is adverse. The Commissioners
aaaere To their rule OF requiring a repre-
ee"tative majority request from the abut-
ttaS property owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
T. F. Schneider, eight-story freproof
apartment house at 1927 18th street north
west; cost. $125. 900.
Charles j. Bell. trustee, two-story fire.
proof building. 116O 10Th street northwest;
cost, $4,000.
John Keefe. three two-story brick dwell
fngs. $50 to 154 P street northwest; cost,
$1,000.
j. E. Fowler, three-story brick dwelling,
217 9TH street northeast: cost, s., 800
Mrs. Sadie L. Donnelly two-story frame
dwelling, 1901 Ingram street: cost, 81, 600
H. A. Griswold, two-story frame dwell
ing, 10 Arthur street, Anacostia; cost,
81 800.
John NJ. Lewis, two-story frame dwelling,
1921 Trinidad avenue northeast cost, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Grand Jury So Charges Hezekiah
Coates and Elijah CHAPMAN.

An indictment was returned by the
grand jury today against Hezekiah Coates,
charging him with murder In causing the
death Of Carrie Corbin December II last,
at Anacostia Elijah Chapman was also
indicted for murder for the killing Of Ida
Simms by stabbing her with a knife.
The grand jury also reported the follow
Ing indictments: Craid Wiley, assault with
dangerous weapon: Charles Mitchell, lar
ceny; John Stewart, housebreaking; Isaac
Tonstal, alias Buddy TonstaI. larceny:
James Brooks second offense, petit larceny:
Alma Jackson. grand larceny; Alice Beck
EFT, larceny: Harry White, larceny: Peter
Grant, receiving stolen property; Robert
West, housebreaking
Harry o. Belmont and Arthur Toilette,
larceny; Isaac Govan. highway robbery;
Frederick Perkins, second offense petit
larceny; Clement Miller, HOUSEKEEPING:
William Quill, assault to kill 1.-TWO cases.:
Noble Hurdle, larceny; Joseph Kemp,
HOUSEKEEPING; William Crew, housebreak-
Ing