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Evening journal., 1902-12-01

coon tomorrow" While in the stock
ade a quartet Of husky negroes sang:
Use gwine to work no mo, ma baDy.
Ladders Needed
The Phoenix ladder truck arrived at
the fire several hours after the Union,
Weccacoe and Water Witch companies
began to play water on the flames, and
it can safely be said that hai this ap-
paratus been dispatched to The scene in
time. the central building of the insti-
tuition would have been saved.
The Washington engine also arrived
about this time, having been summon
ed by telephone by Trustee Ball.
With ladders at their command, the
firemen renewed their efforts and with
in a hour had the fire under control,
and the safety of the left wing was as
sured. The flames confined themselves
mostly to the roof Of the building, and
because Of this it was impossible to
reach the fire without the aid of lad
ders.
Prisoners Released
When it was learned that the central
building could not be saved, Warden
Meserve decided to remove the prison
ers from the structure. and by turning
small lever every bolt in the prison
ers' quarters flew back, and the con.
fined men rushed from their cells into
the corridors, but they were only al
lowed to pass the main gate two at {
time. Guarded by a large number o-
Wilmington police, under command o.
Chief Black and Captain Evans the
prisoners marched through the tun
mel into the yard where the whipping
post and pillory stand. While goinl
through the tunnel Chief Black wa
pounced upon by a negro. but the off
Ger soon subdued the prisoner by
good choking. Only one prisoner es
capped, and he was the notorious
'Bucky" Cunningham. After a shar-
tussle with several officers he ran il
a room in Warden Meserve's section o
the building. and jumped head frs
through a window without raising tn
sash.
TIE women prisoners were escorse
TO the stockade by Officer John Fo,
assisted by a guard. Four armed of
oials of the Institution and six patJol
fmen guarded The prisoners from th
wall surrounding the stockade, ar
they experienced no trouble IN watrh
ing their charges. When it was cor
oeded that the fire was under contrc
and could no longer reach the left win
of the building, the prisoners we-
taken back to their quarters.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
THROUGH BELT TO
INSTANT DEATH
Horrible Fate of Philadelphia
Workman-Dover Boy
Dies of Cholera

Philadelphia, Dec. Antonio Dri-
ami, 40 years old, employed by John
Call & Co., contractors as o laborer
on the new foundations being placed
under the Pennsylvania rail'oadH
power house. Sixteenth and Filbert
streets. was instantly killed there in. a
horrible manner this morning. Dfi-
ami. it is said, tried to step between the
big belt operating a dynamo. He slip
ped and was carried into the wheel.
He was thrown against a stone wall
and crushed to a pulp. His skull was
his arms and legs broken
and his body mashed ont of any SEM
.blance to human form. The noise made
when his body struck the wall could be
heard q square away.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT
AttorneY-General Ward Turned II Over
70 City Auditor Boughman

Citizens in general for some time
have been wondering as to what be-
came of the report OF the special ac-
countants, appointed several months
ago, to inspect the accounts of the city
tax collectors. It was rumored that the
report had been submitted to city
Council, and after looking over It that
body had laid 1t on the table.
Attoney-Geneal Ward on Saturday
stated to an Evsning Journal reporter
that the report had been submitted to
him by the accountants. He said that
city Auditor Boughman requested TO
see H. and as il contained information
which the City Auditor should know,
ne gave it to him. MIR. Ward said that
the report had never been submitted
to City Council with his consent or
knowledge.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
MEMS GOSPEL MEETING
Chancellor Whitman Made Address
in Grand Opera House

Despite the disaereeable weather
there was a large attendance at the
Gospel meeting for men held in the
Grand Opera House under the auspices
Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion yesterday afternoon. An address
was made by Chancellor Whitman, Of
Philadelphia.
The musical program consisted Of Sc
lections by a quartet composed Of
Messrs. Loomis, Sellers, Harrington
and Haynes. Mr.. Sellers also sang a
solo.
Next Sunday the Rev. Dr. William
Patterson. for years considered one Of
the leading ministers Of Toronto. Can
ada, will be the speaker. DR.. Patter-
son is pastor of Bethany Baptist
Church, of Philadelphia. The Phila-
delphia Male Quartet will render selec-
tions.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
TRUSTEES NOT SATISFIED
Thought the Fire Should Have Been
Fought in Different Manner

The trustees of the institution are
not satisfied with the manner the fire
was fought by the department from
this city, but under the circumstances
the firemen in the eyes of many did
their duty we'll Had a ladder company
been dispatched to the scene when the
call for assistance was received the
fire would not have reached the central
building, however, and could have
easily been confined to the east wing
When asked as to the origin of the
fire, J. Newlin Gawthrop said it was a
matter that had not been settled. 1t
was the opinion of some, he said, that
the fire was caused by some of the ma
terial in the workhouse becoming ig-
nited from the electrical irons. The
switches showed that the current had
been turned off at o'clock. however,
and the fire could not have been caused
by this, he contended, unless it had
smouldered undiscovered since that
time, which was unlikely. Among uhe
other. causes assigned. he said. was that
the deed had been committed by Eze-
kiel B. George, a negro youth who is
serving a sentence for barn-burning
The negro, he said, had access to the
workrooms. being employed as an er.
rand boy. but there is no evidenc,
against him.
Mr.. Gawthrop criticized the fire de
partment for the manner in which Il
managed the fire, and in this connec
tion, said:
1T was very plain to anyone tha
the manner in which the fire was man
aged was incompetent. l do not wisl
to be hard on the firemen, but thinl
that ine fault lies in the heads Of thl
department. Ladders should have beel
brought as well as the engines, as the,
were badly needed. If the firemen ha,
given half the service which was givel
by the police. the damage would no
have been near so great
Continuing. Mr. Gawthrop said tn
fremen showed incompetentness Il
moving the lines of hose He believe
that il ladders had been available a
first the damage would have bee
much less. He said the work of rebuild
ing the damaged portions would begi
at once.
Chief Answers Charges
In reference to the part in which tn
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
Warshlpe 10 carrr the MalI

Marseillas, Dec. More than forty
vessels are lying IDLE here. their crews
having Joined IN the strike Of the dock
.laborers. The steamer Massilia, from
acw York. is the latest arrival at the
port. Her Grew left her as soon as
She arrived.
The ship owners declare that foreign
competition and onerOus shipping laws
make it impossible for them to grant
the demands of the men.
The Government Is arranging to have
the mails carried by torpedo boat de-
.stroyers,
Evening journal., 1902-12-01

firemen took in fighting the flames,
Chief Conway said:
"The message asking help came toI
me at 5.57 o'clock in the Weccacoe en-
CINE house. / ordered cut the Wecca-
coe and Water Witch. and also told the
Union Company that it might respond
if it saw fit. as its hose might be needed
and the company willingly responded.
"The companies named were on the
grounds within three-quarters Of an
hour, although they had to so over
three and one-half miles on country
roads At that time the workroom
wing of the workhouse was on fire, and
the flames were eating their way to the
other portions of the building. The
fremen laid two lines of hose into the
corridor or hub" of the building. The
fire was soon practically under con-
troll. when at the request Of the trus-
tees I moved the hose several times.
This had the effect of giving the
flames more headway. Finally ! saw
this would not do, and after trying all
the various plans which the trustees
suggested, determined to handle the
I fire as / saw fit. and l stationed the
men where / considered they would do
the most good. and saved the Jail por-
tion of the building, which was never
on fire.
Seeing that more than two engines
were needed l ordered John II. Shipley
to telephone for the washington Com
/ pany. He did so, and the company
was placed on the opposite side Of the
building from where the Weccacoe and
Water Witch were at work. The fire
men were kept at work until the fire
was out
"The Phoenix truck arrived while
the fire was in progress, but it was Of
absolutely no use. The only use the
ladders were put to was when l uset
one OF them to go into a room on the
, upper floor. and this could have beer
easily reached from the outside. Nc
man can stand on q ladder and hold an
engine stream with the pressure neces
sary in this case.
when ! got to the workhouse
suggested that horses be sent to hell
the firemen pull their engines to th'
D. scene, but none were sent, although thu
= workhouse is supposed to have SOM
horses. At this time the wOrkhous'
force was lighting tho flames with
= small stream from their own hose, bu
. lnis soon gave out, and Warden Me
serve told me the water supply tanl
had burned down.
: "The entire trouble was that tn
trustees insisted upon fighting the fir
on their plans as soon as the flame
would go down for a time they woull
order the hose taken somewhere else
Then the flames would shoot up an
it would be necessary to move the hos
back again"
e Warden Meserve in an interview, re
e lated the incidents surrounding tn
o outbreak of the fire. He told of it be
S ing discovered by Mrs Smith shortl
d before o'clock, and of his making a,
y immediate investigation The prison
e ers dc not use the wOrlSrooms on Sat
e urday afternoon beyond on cleanin
j them. The fire. he said, was discov
e cred near the pressing tables. Their
g was no current in the building durin
e the afternoon. Guard Campbell was i
a the room where the fire started, abou
I 4.S0 o'clock, in the afternoon, an
Il everything was apparently in goo
l. shape at that time"
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
OYSTER CROP OF S3,8l5,OOO
Industry in Delaware Bay Gave En-
ployment Last Year to 1881
Men

Trenton. Dec. 1.-The total value Of
the oyster crop of Delaware Bay and
Maurice Cove last season was $751;
600. the result Of the work of S6S boats
and the employment Of 1881 men. This
report has just been made to the Gov
ernor by Chief Stainsby, Of the Bureau
of Statistics The wages paid TO crews
of registered vessels we're 1854, $50,
while other wages paid amounted to
over 100000.
Chief Stainsby says the figures show
a great increase in the industry and
justify the State supervision of the cys-
ter fields
The only setback Of note to the in
dustry was in Tuckerton bay, where
drumfsh in the spring destroyed 25O00
barrels Of oysters.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
Mr.. CARPENTERS ESTIMATE
He Places the Loss at About S25, 600.
Insurance $4,000

Joseph l. Carpenter, Jr., a trustee,
last night did not think that the loss
to the county would be over S25.000
$4,000 Of which is covered by insur-
ance. The building was insured for
$4,000 in the Farmers Mutual Insur-
ance Company. and the remainder in
the New Castle County Mutual Com
pany. The loss to Oppenheimer &
Co., of New York, which concern had
charge of the machines for making
trousers, may reach S25,0O0.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
CHANGERS TALK
ON GOOD ROADS
They Favor Giving 20 Per
Cent. of Taxes in This
County for Highway
ADDRESS BY FRANCIS M, WALKER
Addresses Delivered Show That the
Sentiment in This County Is for Inn
provement--Road Building Illus
trated by stereopticon Views

trated by stereopticon Views
Staff Correspondent Evening Journal.
Newark. Dec. 1.-The Farmers Insti-
tute of New Castle County met In the
auditorium of Delaware College this
morning and Immediately took up the
question of good roads. Francis NJ.
Walker read a paper upon road laws,
and at its close a resolution was Offer
ed by DR. Arthur A. Neale, OF Della
ware College. which was to the effect
that twenty per cent Of the money
raised by taxation in each hundred in
New Castle county be laid aside for
the permanent improvement of roads.
The balance OF the morning was
taken up in discussing the measure.
and Of offering suggestions.
DR.. Neale made an address In which
he said:
"We want something practicable;
these bad roads cannot go on forever.
They are getting steadily worse. The
taxpayers are already clamoring ard
will eventually rise up against these
miserable roads"
%. w. Dawson said nine-tenths OF
the people Of this county are tired Of
the present system. and II the conven-
ton does not do something. what is
going TO be done? We are paying our
money now and not getting the benefit
Of il. We have no modern machinery
with which to improve roads. Build
ing of railroads is an example of what
improvements will do In other States
the State roads have been successful" ."
The meeting adjourned at 1880
o'clock. The afternoon session, which
convened at 2.3O was addressed by
henry / Budd. road engineer OF New
Jersey and by a Government expert
from Washington. AT the evening ses-
sion a stepeopticon machine will be
used to illustrate the lectures on Mod
ern Road Building"
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
ONO Eamous. Now starNed

Philadelphia, Dec. Ia once IA
nous bareback rider and trapeze p-r-
former who's exhibitions electrified the
audiences Of Forepaugh's circus only
year ago, is now an inmate of the aims
house. shs is Josephine Simeth, and
until recently lived at Twenty-second
and Sharswood. III, half-staved and
suffering greatly from exposure she
sought refuge at the Tolth and Thomp-
son streets police station last night.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
WILL REBUILD INSTITUTION
Meeting of Trustees Held This Morn
ing and Conflagcation Discussed

The trustees of the workhouse held
meeting this morning at the law offices
of J. Frank Ball, and were in session
two hours. The cause of the fire at
the institution was discovered, but no
light wae thrown on the matter. The
members Of the board met again at bbe
workhouse at . c'ciock this afternoon
and Investigated the burned portions Of
the structure. The centre building,
which includes the south wing and
Warden Meserve's residence. will be
rebuilt at once. and bids will be adj
vertised for within a short time to re-
Continued on Third Pagel.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
Artist Alters Arrested

Hamburg. Dec. Lit is reported
that Christian Alters. the German
artist, who is charged with having
committed the unnatural offenses
which were attributed to the late Herr
Krupp. and VINO fed from Capri upon
learning that the Italian authorities
had issued a warrant for his arrest. has
been arrested at the Swiss frontier
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
EIeetlon omeera ealng Paid

Warrants for the inspectors, judges,
clerks and rent for the rural districts
of New Castle county are now ready at
the Office o the clerk of the peace. A
large number called for their warrants
this morning.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
FIRE
RUINS WORKHOUSE
SAY DAMAGE WILL BE ABOUT $4,000

The Trustees of Workhouse which
fire on Saturday night say the damage WI" h
to muc than $4,000
The this and they they thought
the costly structure AT meeting hed TO-DAY II was
decided to rebuild possible
stated positively that the fire was not caused py
electricity. is still mystery
Chief and ne
they interfered with him.
oppenheimer Bro machines clothing, had their
property fully insured
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
one Charter Granted

spe,iai to the Evening Journal.
Dover, Dec. 1.-The North American
Nichol and Reducing Company, for
mining. capital 81 100000, was charter
ed this morning. The incorporators
are William II. Cam. A. ID. Clark, ID.
o. Macarthur, all Philadelphians.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
snain Watchlne Cuba

Madrid Dec. 1.-The reports of the
in Havana are interest
ing in Spain. The papers here are of
the opinion that the conduct of the
Cubans Will lead to further interven-
tion by the United States, and possibly
TO annexation, and they declare it is
am open secret that many Cubans de-
sire this.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
Judge Bradford Home

Federal Judge Edward G. Bradford,
for the District Of Delaware has re-
turned home from an extended tour in
the south. He visiteu the Bermuda Is
lands and speaks highly Of his stay
there.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
RE1NfRN ENCAGFNENr

or Miss Edna Little Hcuck the Read
Ter and Imporsonator. With an entire
change Of program, nc West Church,
Thursday evening. December 4 All
welcome A large silver Offering is
expected.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
Coal Is Down

SO are our stoves. We can sell you
heating stoves from sl.5O up. A good
assortment OF 300 slightly used cook
stoves, such as Victcr Cook. OthellO.
Altoona. Harvest Home. Apollo at 1-3
their value Repairs of all kinds. Nc
Mahon Bros, No 502 King street
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
Baptised SIX Converts

Six converts were baptised by the
Rev. John Shape at Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church last night The edi-
nee was crowded and the exercises were
interesting.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
No Longer Gordon Heights

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has changed the nnme of its Cor
don Heights station to Riverside 1t
went into effect today.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
American Commerce in Berlin

Berlin, Dec. 1.-Amorican business
men are discussing the establishment
here Of a Chamber of Commerce ON the
lines of the American chambers in
Paris and London.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
Fen on the Bridge

Many horses slipped on Third street
bridge today, and as a result drivers
had their troubles in getting their
teams across the bridge
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
First Days Meeting of Both
Branches Of the Fifty
seventh Session Brief
TRUST QUESTION IS PARAMOUNT
House Leaders Believe It Is tine only
General Subject That VIII BE Acted
On This Statehood Bills In
the Senate.
Measures to be Considered

Further control of The trusts.
The Cuban reciprocity treaty.
Earansion of the currency.
al, shipping hill (ship sub
sidies.)
Statehood bill-For the admis-
sion of Oklahoma. New Mexico
and Arizona
Revision CT the tariff.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01

Woodward & Bro. sell Hardware,
Cutlery and Tools
Evening journal., 1902-12-01
UP-To-DATE GOODS AT LYNcH's.

Seeded and Seedless Raisans, new
Citron, Orange and Lemon Peel,
Cleaned Currants. New Cluster Raisins.
Pure Spices Wines and Liquors. N.
wv. Cor. Madison and Fourth Sis. S.
w. Cor. King and Eighth SITS.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01

Hay fever quickly cured with Bra
lillian Balm. Kills the germs.
Evening journal., 1902-12-01

Chief Answers Charges
In reference to the part in which the
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-01-17
Cambridge.

Levi Kittleson and wife, DR. Kittleson
and wife and Bernard Kittleson of
Stoughton, called upon friends in this
village and vicinity last Monday.
The village board purchased of the w
S Mott Co. of Minneapolis, Wednesday
evening, 500 feet of rubber-lined Eureka
fire hose and first-class hose cart.
JH Townsend went to Madison Thurs
day to affix his name as president of the
village to the water works bonds which
the State of Wisconsin takes at rate of
81 per cent. The village voted 4 per
cent bonds and the rate secured from
the state is virtually premium on our
bonds of 1886.
The pump for the water works arrived
Monday and will be placed upon it's
foundation in the engine room as soon as
possible. A mechanic from the Thomp-
son Works, Beloit, has been busy this
week putting the engine into place and
making the necessary connections. The
tank is about ready to be placed on the
tower, and then everything will be ready
to turn on the water. Thus far our sys-
tenn of water works seems to be all right
and meets the appreciation of everybody.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-01-17
Milton.

John Sprague of Oklahoma, was here
Tuesday-his first visit to the old hone
in seventeen years.
At meeting of the faculty of Milton
college it was decided to organize the
Academy of Milton college, This will
eliminate from the college course all the
preparatory work Students in the
Academy will be given diplomas upon
completion of the preparatory course.
At the annual meeting of the Bank of
Milton the following officers were elect
ed: President, B. II. Wells; vice presi-
dent, A. S. Maxson; secretary, T. A,
Saunders; cashier, P. M. Green; chair
man finance committee, A. S. Maxson.
DR. Maxson declined reelection as pres
ident on account of professional and
other engagements.
The regular bi-monthly meeting of the
trustees of Milton college was held last
Wednesday evening. A number of i'm
portant matters were considered. A
committee was appointed to plan for a
jubilee commencement next June in
honor of the long and efficient service oil
Pres w G Whitford and Prof. Albert
Whitford.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-01-17
GAINESVILLE.

The articles of incorporation and the
certificate of the secretary of state for
the same, of the Bower City Consolidat-
ed Milk ard Cream company were filed
with Register of Deeds 0 d Rowe yes
terday morning. The company is CAPT
talized at $4,000 and will handle butter,
cheese and all other dairy products.
Postmaster o F Nowlan was reap
pointed to the position of postmaster,
and for the next four years will remain
at the head of Uncle Sans mail matters
here. Mr. Nolan's first term expired on
Sunday, and the re-appointment follow
ed at once, which is evident that Mr.
Nowlans services are as we'll appreciated
by the government as by his local pat
rOnS.
The new bridge built for the Beloit,
Delavan Lake and GAINESVILLE interurban
line across Rock river, in this city, is now
completed. Contractor Peters has moved
his force to Beloit, where he has the con-
tract to build a bridge across Rock river
about quarter Of mile in length. Tho
grading on the line between this city and
Rockford is all finished, and the rails
and ties are laid for a good share of the
way. 1t is now expected the road will
be in running order by April l.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-01-17
"AIl Mistake" Company Coming.

Arthur J. Woods new company of
comedians gave their first production of
Gail Mistake" at Wells opera house
Saturday evening before an audience
that packed the house. The piece was
received with enthusiastic approval and
the demonstration aroused by the play
ers during the progress of the perform
ance was more than sufficient to crafty
the management and the opening prom
ised much for the success of the attrac-
ton. Miss Kate Roth, trombone soloist,
announced as the star feature of the at
traction, was fully up to the expectations
and she was very pleasing in leading
role of the cast. The company is com
posed of clever people, among them
some speciality artists who make up a
strong features of the performance.
bany wis., Times.
At Royal Hall Tuesday evening, Jan
21st. Prices 25c, 35c and SOC. Reserved
seats on sale at Ash's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1902-01-17
MRS. LYDIA MANSON.

Mrs. Lydia M. Maxson died at her
home near MELVILLE, Sunday morning,
Jan. 18th, aged 81 years. The deceased
was one of. the pioneer women in the
town of Fulton, having lived on her pres
ents homestead for many years. Her
husband died in April, 1896. An only
son, P. G. Maxson, survives. Funeral
services were held from the S. D. B.
church at Milton Junction on Tuesday
morning at 1890 o'clock.