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The daily Republican., 1902-12-15
FIRE RACES
AT CENTREVILLE
Damage to Property Will
Reach $25O,OOO. Whining
ton Firemen to Rescue,

CentreviIle, Md. Dec. 15.-This
town was visited early yesterday
morning bv a destructive fire, 10
which 1925, 900 worth OF property
was destroyed, with about $50. OOO
insurance At about O'Clock the
hre was discovered in the clothing
store Of William II. Smith, on the
corner Of Commerce street and
Lawyers row. 1t spread rapidly,
and in short lin. half of the busi-
ness section was in flames. The
Goodwill Fire Company responded
promptly, but was greatly handl.
capped by the lack Of water. See
ing that the town was likely to be
destroyed unless assistance arrived
from other quarters, the Town
Commissioner teIegraphed to vii.
mington for aid.
The Phoenix and Fame companies
with full equipments arrived about
o'c'och, but the fire was well un.
der control BY this time, vet the
= wilmington companies rendered
valuable aid. as tho home iircmen
were almost exhausted when the
assistance arrived. The Whining
ton companies ia a short tims had
water playing on the burning de.
bris.
TIE origin Of the fire is unknown.
State Fire Marshal Robert NJ. Price
rendered valuable assistance in many
ways. The debris is stll burning
ana 4 stream Of water is kept contin-
'toUS'y on it, and guards are station
ed around the burned district.
or the insurance carried about
s3', 900 is held by the agency of w.
II. Gibson < Co., $50, 600 by the II.
}. kcating agency. $4,000 by { f..
Rich. and few other small policies
were held.
What makes the loss ali the great.
er is that all the merchants burned
ont had an extra supply of Christ.
mas g Gods on hand. The Diamond
State Telephone Company s lines were
badly damaged, All Of the neienbor.
ing towns offered to extend aid to
this town. This was greatly appre.
c'a'ed by the people. tut they were
able I" AXE care Of all the unlOrtu-
ha'c ones, senator Thomas a.
Smith. Of HidgcIy; W. d. Ehler, of
the Queen Ann"'s Railroad, and
many other prominent citizens or
ncighb"rln9 towns were here this af.
lcInoon. The vault of the Queen
Anne'S Bank has been opened and
all OF ITS contents are in good condi-
tion. The vault Of the (eutrevile
National Bank has been 50 hot that
ITS Officers would not attempt to open
IL
The daily Republican., 1902-12-15

D. Z. Hnrdrstl Eadi, Ioiur'd About Fac
and Hands
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16

London, Eng, Jan. ii. -.One OF the
most important of American CONNER
cial enterprises in Europe has Just cul-
minated here. 1t consists in the aecur-
ing of all water routes for American
cargoes of grain and other commodities
from inland ports in the United States
to inland ports in Europe, and embraces
the purchase by American capital of
several British and other canals.
Frank W. Hawley, vice president of
the Erie Canal Traction Co., has been
on this side several months, quietly
securing concessions for the operation
OF European canals by electricity. Tbs
Erie concern today secured control Of
about 5000 miles of canals in England
and on the continent. As result car
goes will shortly be shipped on the
same bill of lading from Duluth, Min.
nesota, to Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and
Cologne, and later to many puinta in
the United Kingdom, France, Germany
and Italy.
At the forthcoming session of Par!ia-
meut the British Legislatures will be
asked to grant permission for the
erection OF central power stations for
the propulsion Of traffic on ct least two
British canals. These will he operated
with American capital, though their
control will nominally remain in British
| hands.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
SHORT WAS HELD UP
AT REQUEST OF DR.. BALL
President Roosevelt WithdraWs
His Name After Sending
it to the Senate.
THE REASON FOR THE OPPOSITION
Marshal Short Was Appointed
From Sussex County and
the New Collector of the
Port is Also From
That Section.

President Roosevelt has changed his
mind temp orarily, at least, with re
spect to the matter of real pointing
United States Marshal John O. Short,
and Friday withdrew the mafHhal's
name, which he had sent tothe Senate
for confirmation.
This move on the rart of the FRESH
dent was made after Congressman l.. II.
Ball had conferred with him, and
in Difference to DIR. Balls wishes
There is no feeling against the marshal,
as he has been a faithful Official, but
many Republicans, especially those in
the northern part OF the State, we're
much SURPRISED to hear that the mar
shal had been reappoin ed, ms they had
looked and hoped for what they con-
sidered more equitable d stribution OF
the Federal patronage from geograRhi-
cal standpoint. When Marshal Short
was appointed be was q resident OF
| Sussex county and was considered one
OF the chisf Regular Republican leaders
| in that section OF the state. After
assuming the Office, however, he
moved to Wilmington and has res
sided here ever sin o. although his has
| important business interests in Sussex.
| One OF the arguments used in favor of
his reappointment is that ne is now a
resident OF New Castle county. He lives
in Wilmington and votes here, which
| is considered to certainly establish his
residence On the other hand, friends
OF some other asp rants look upon him
as Sussex man and think because
Collector OF the Port Houston is from
Sussex the new marshal should come
from this end of the State Deputy
Marshal James ii. Clark, David W..
Elkinton and Richard g. Buckingham
have been mentioned for the place.
When Congressman Ball was spoken
to in regard to the matter this morn
ing, he said the President had made
the appointment under misapprehen
sion. and at his re luest Withdrew the
appointment to give the matter furthel
consideration. DIR. Bal said he word
Ieoommend person for the place eEl y
next week. Marshal Short, he
added, Stands as cd chance fol
disappointment as he did before hi:
name was sent in by the Pres ent =
IL Ia thought the President was
under the impression that Congressman
Ball had recommended MIR. Short
whereas he has as yet no recommended
anybody.
Mafsufl ouort ~ inShtiueo. Whoi
asked what he hnew in regard to th'
latest phase Of the natter, he replied
well, there has been s"iaahup some
where, but do not know where it was. ;
, lie could give no fur no explanation
1t is likely tnat he Uill renew hi
efforts to be reapnointed, and it l
thought he can produce good backing
: The matter has created great deal o
j talk in Republi an circles and it woul'
, not be surprising u several delegation
: should visit President Roosevelt mex
) week.
The terri, II Marshal Shorts origina
: commission expired Friday, but b
will, OF courue, continue to serve unit
the matter 10 setted.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
NEWARK.

special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Newark, Jan. IL. u. Irving Dayett,
con of former Representative Dayett,
and Miss Louisa @. Mebber, popular
Young woman OF Christians we're
quietly married Wednesday evening at
the hons OF the Rev. James l., Val.
landigham, D. D. The couple went on
a southern tour.
Newark Conclsye, Heptasophs, has
installed the following officers elect !:
Chancellor, Frederick Dohson Arohon,
E. A. Harding Provost, James Crothers
Prelate, Frank g. Wlddoes; Inspector
General, albert Brown; Herald, Lewis
Mcbride; Warden, L. Mercer; Sentinel,
Leslie Jones: Recording Scribe, Will
liam L. Bradford; Financial Scribe,
William II. Fisher; Treasurer, Calvin
S. WorIall.
Preparations are being made at Della
ware College for the junior prom, the
social college event of the season. The
date has been fixed for January 3lst,
and the occasion is being looked forward
TO with much pleasure among the
student body.
The University Of Pennsylvania has
extended an invitation to the track
team of Delaware College to participate
| 10 the indoor meet next month. 1t is
probable that candidates will be sent
to contest in the 50.yard dash. There
are several promising candidates for the
I events.
Milford Cross Roads Sunday .schoo
held it's closing exercises for the winter
on Sunday last Miss Belle Morrison
treated the scholars to candy, and thc
school presented pair of goid.rimmeC
spectacles to Henry M. Whitenan, the
superintendent.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
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FERRIS INDUS RIAL SCHOOL.

Annual Meeting of the Corporators of the
Institution Thursday Evening. e.
The cprporators of the Ferris Indus
trial School held their annual meeting
Thursday at the New-Century Club.
The following directors were chosen for
a period OF three years: George b.
Capsule, William I. Lyman, j. Frank
Bail, James NJ. Bryan, Lindley O.
Kent Ashton K. Tatum, Miss Alice ID.
Lobdell and Miss Elizabeth M. Bailey.
The directors later organized by elect
ing as president DIR. Caleb Harlan ;
vice president, Charles B, Lore and
George y. Capelle; treasurer, Lindley
q. Kent; secretary, William Z. Under
lied.
Reports showed that there are 81
inmates in the school, an increase Of 10
during the year. A number of boys
were discharged or paroled, and were
reported to be living lives above re-
proach. From the financial report il
was learned that the institution is in
need of more financial assistance, if IL
IL to contln us It's excellent work. Under
the law the school il EMIT ed to $40,
from the Levy Court for each inmate,
making the appropriation for the last
wear 81, 400. As there are S4 inmates al
present, the appropriation will be
| Increased to s., 40 In the next appro
| priation. Even this amount will hi
| insufficient, and the managers of thu
school have found it necessary 10 in
trench on their endowment fund ane
principal for additional money.
After the annuai meeting. the MONTH!
meeting was held, when q report wa
received from William j. Wilcox, tn,
new superintendent. The contracts TO
supplies for the ensuing year will b.
considered today, when bids will close
but the awards may not be made TO
\ several days.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
INTERSTATE Y, M. @. A.


Thirtieth Annual Convention TO be Held at
wheeling, w. Va, in February.
The Interstate Young Mems Christian
Associations of Maryland, Delaware,
Wess Virginia and the District of
Columbia will have their thirtieth
apnual convention at Wheeling, W.
Va, February goth to sd.
Every association in the Interstate
territory 10 urged to send dele ations Of
picked men; each being entitled to
unlimited representation Of its active
members The large number of Chris
tian men who attend, tine greater will
be- the uplift to the home asso.
ciation. 1t is, therefore, desired that
the leaders OF each association should
BIO present, and as far as possible take
part In tue de.iherat ons OF the conven-
ton.
The various organizations of young
men connected with the churches in the
cities and towns without associations
are invited to send representatives, and
| members Of evangelical churches from
places where special work for young
lnen In being considered are especially
urged TO attend. by filling out the
regular credenti ais each one will be
| entertained the sawe as corresponding
meniters.
The railroads have authorized tive
cents per mile flom points in Maryla nd
/ Delaware, West Virginia and the Dis
l trict of Columbia, on card orders
tickets to be sold and good going Feb
ruary 18th I'D, returning to Februai,
| 25th, inclusive.
Cards may bs secured at the genera
oflice, Bond Building, Washington, d.
O., or from the general secretaries Of
presidents of the associations.
The Wheeling ssocation will enter
tain ali delegates aud corresponding
memters, providing the names Of thos'
expecting to attend lie sent 10 MIR. JONI
G. Lynch, Young Mems Chr istiar
Association, Wheeling, w. W, not late
than February 10th.
For credeu tials or further information
address George +. Tihbitts. Interstate
Secretary, Bond Building, Washington
ID. O.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
Some Facts About Boiling water.

1t may seem presumptuous to suggest
that few people know how to boil
water, but such is the case. The
boiling point, under ordinary atmos-
pheric pressure lsea lpyell, is 2l2 de-
grees Fahrenheit; this point changes
according to the altitude When bubbles
form on the bottom Of the kettle, come
clear to the surface and rupture quietly
without making an ehnllition, we have
simmering. AT this point the Their
mometer should register $50 degrees
Fahrenheit, and it is at this tempeta-
ture that we cook meats ard make
SOUPS. When the bubbles begin to
form on the sides and surface OF the
vessel and come toward the top of the
water, there is motion in the water,
but it has not really reached the boil
ing roint. 1t is only when the Their
mnmeter reaches ,212 degrees Fahren-
heit and tie water is in rapid motion
that it can be said to boil: and the
atmospheric gases still continue to be
given off with the steam Tor CON
siderable time after the water has com
rlepced to boil rapidly; in fact, it is
difficult to detern ne when the last
traces have been expelled 1t is safe
to suppose, however, that 10 minutes
boiling will free this water from its
gases, make it tasteless, and render il
! unfit for the making of tea coffee OF
other light infusions of delicate ma
terials. Mrs. s. L. Rorer, III Ladies'
| Home journal.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
FOREIGN ATTACHMENTS.

Ian Important Decision Handed Down In
the Superior Court This Morning.
An important decision was handed
down in the Superior Court Saturday
relative to foreign attachments.
II was In the suit of Eva Szymanski
vi. f Blumenrhal & Co.. on question
which had been argued some time ago
by Levi G, Bird, for the plaintiff and
William s. Hilles for the defendant and
was as to whether foreign attach
ment which had been issued in the case
was or was not valid. The suit III the
result Of an accident which happened
on January 2Sth, 1901, and at that time
the only way to bring suit was to get
personal service on tine partners in til 9
firm of II. Blumenthal d Co., both oil
whom are non residents
:, In March, 1891, the Legislature passed
an act allowing attachments to issue in
surh cases. Mr.. Hilles claimed that the
act not apply in the case, as it was
raised after the time of this cause oil
action, while Mr.. BIRD claimed that il
did apply. The court sustained Mr..
Bird contention and refused to quash
the writ OF foreign attachment.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
scr,,trre N thc street Cars.

The Boston Christian Endeayor Union
has decided upon using street car adver-
Using SPACE for putting before the eyes
OF the public cheering word, a Scrip
ture quotation, trite proverb or some
helpful sentiment which may prove of
some help in everyday life. The plan
was sGg ested by the thought that
within the circuit included in Boston g
street railway mileage more persons use
electrics as u means Of conveyance than
ir any other territory of the same eX-
tent n ha whole world, and that by
p aoing in a conspicuous position words
which make life seem brighter and act
as an up!ift in the midst of hurry and
confusion OF daily traffic, much good
may he accomplished. Tt is proposed
10 make triai in he street Gers at
first and later 10 extend the system if
possible, Boston Transcript
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
THE NEWS OF NEW CASTLE.

Special Correspondence of Gazette and Journal
New Castle, Jan. II. The man known
as George Davs uf Philadelphia, ar
rested Thursday evening by Officer
Tobin, charged with passing counter
felt silver dollars, was given further
hearing yesterday afternoon before
Mayor Boyd and committed in default
of 81, coo bail. United States District
Attorney William NJ chael Byrne and
Deputy Marshal CLARK attended the
hearing aud at the close the man WIS
handcuifed and taken 10 the workhouse
at Greenbank, where ms will await the
next session of the Federal Court.
At the hearing Mrs. Rudolph A. Val
lette, Mrs. James E. Biggs, Miss Mary
Janvier, Miss Kinkead, Mrs. Patrick
Mc(irury and Eva Deakyne identified
the man as the one who passed counter
felt dollars upon them in payment of
small articles,
Willie Montgomery and Willie Palmer,
two small boys, yesterday, found two
silver counterfeit dollars in the yard OF
the home of Frank McCafferty, near
| Ninth and South streets, whore the
man mad stood Thursday evening after
leaving the Mcirory store. These, il
is evident, he threw away when he
found that the spurious coins had been
detected They were similar to the
bad dollars that had been passed.
Tt is believed that the man had two
confederates who kept aloof from him
while he was operating, as two other
men we're seen in this city Thursday
afternoon with the man, and the same
two were with him on his previous visit
here.
1t is believed that the other men car
ried most OF the coin, the operator TAX
ing few dollars at time, SO as moi
run too great risd Daring the stay
! of Davis 10 the old Jail he was kept il
{ cell No. |, which was heated with ar
I oil stove, and received his meals from
Bacon s restaurant
Jesse Biggs and Hugh Rementel
saved the lives of Joseph Sullivan ant
Kendall Perram, early last evening, OF
the Narrow Marsh dixie which run:
through the northern part of this city
Sullivan and Perram, boys between |
and years of age, went skating on thu
dyke after school and were having |
ioily tine when the lo5 broke and the.
were left Aoundering in the water.
Hugh Rementer, who was also on thu
dyke, called for help, and Mr.. Riggs
who had been out in the country ate
milk, heard the call and took in thu
situation at a glance. Hitching hi
horses TO the railing Of the bridge which
cross 9 the dyke, ne took one of tn
brides from mis- team and going dow
the embankme1t 10 the edge OF the ic
threw the birdie end to the boys. Re
menter laid down at full length on tn
ice and catching hold of the rein
reached the boys and assisted Mr.
Biggs in hauling them out. lie place,
them in his wagon and conveyed then
to their homes, where they were care
for.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
$4,000 is ALL HE WILL GET.


Judge Gray Says ohered Prices DO Not
Prove Laud's Value.
Judge Gray filed an opinion in the
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
in Philadelphia Friday affirming the
judgement OF the United States Dis
trict Court for the district of New
Jersey, which awarded to Edw I'd 5.
Sharpe the sum OF $4,000 as a result
Of proceedings instituted ny the United
States government for tho cnndsmna-
tion of 40 acres of land owned by Sharpe
in Salem county, N j.
Tbs government wanted the land or
the location, construction and prosecu-
ton of works for Notifications and coast
defences. Sharpe was dissatisfied with
the amount awarded and appealed,
assigning as an error the ruling of the
court to the effect that he could not he
allowed to testify to Offers of purchase
made 10 him for the land in question
for various uses.
In affirming the lower court Judge
Gray said that mere offers to buy, with
out setting forth the conditions under
which they we're made, did not neass.
sarily throw light upon the market
value here referred to.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
PENINSULA HORTICULTURISTS

The annual session OF the Peninsula
Horticulture! Society, he'd at Berlin,
@ osed Friday.
The following officers wers elected
for the ensuing year President, A. N.
Prowu, Wyoming; First Vice, President,
W. j. Dawson, Cambridge; County
Vice Presidents, DR.. ], J. Black, New
Caste. 5. H. Derby Kent, Del. |,
{ har.es Barper, Sussex, George Rid o,
Cecil, r. S. Emery, Kent, Md, Viii.
liam B. Earle, Queen Annes', j. W.
Kerr, Caroline, DR. Charles Lowndes,
Caroline, James NJ. Andrews, Dor
rasster, W, +. Allen, Wicomioo, r. q.
satsrs, Worcester, j. W. Hall, Solner-
set, A. j. McMath, Accomac, and
Thomas f. Lindley, Northampton
q Secretary, Wesley Webb, Dover: Execu.
stive Cormittes, Orlando Harrison,
Berlin, A. N. Brown, Wyoming, ano
DR.. A. L, Neale, Newark.
Newark was selected as the mex
meeting place
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
DELAWARE DOTS.

denry Wilson has bought the John
Ssmss farm, near Lincoln, fer $3.50.
The sum of S1,s9S was received for
business licenses issued in Kent county
during the last two months.
Gov. HUM has appointed J. M.
Lank notary public for the Milton
branch of the Sussex Trust, Title and
Safe Deposit Co.
The Rev g. +. Kettell has been
ordained 10 the Episcopal priesthood.
The ceremony was performed in Trinity
Cathedral, Esston, Thursday, Bishop
Adams officiating.
The annual session of the State
Colored Teachers Institute will be held
in Whatcoat Church, Dover, February
9TH 9Th and It'll. l.. B. Moore, George
". Twitmyer and the Rev. George r.
Meade, D, D., will make addresses,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
PHONES FROM MOVING CARS.
Remarkable Invention of an ohioan L
Given n Test.

Remarkable Invention of an ohioan La
Given Test,
Muskegon, Mich, Jan, 11.-C. F..
Bidwel of Toledo, o., gave the first
practical demonstration here yesterday
Of his fathers invention of a telephone
system whereby it is possible to call up
and talk from an electric Car going at
tull speed with anyone who is located
in another car on the same line running
in any direction and at any dista ace.
The system is aprlicabl 9 to either
steam or electric roads. The overhead
trolley is USED for one side Of the cir
cult, and for the other u second wire is
strung parallel with the stationary
trolley. The metal trolley pole of the
car is attached to second pole which
operates on the additional wire by
means of a Hanged wheel. A closed
circuit is thus obtained Telephone
wires are attached 10 each OF the Two
trolley poles which lead tc the telephone
in the car. The heavy voltage required
10 operate the electric cars IL reduced to
that used for telephone service by q
special invention, Ordinary telephones
were used H"M-
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16
HORTICULTURISTS.
Meeting Of the Peninsula Association at
Berlin.

Meeting of the Peninsula Association at
Berlin.
Berlin, Md, Jan. 10. Additional
arrivals almost doubled the second
days attendance at the nesting of the
Peninsula horticultural Society. Tue
Worcester county farmers and local
truckers are taking unusual interest in
the proceedings. Tomato growing and
marketing were discussed 10 all their
phases yesterday morning. The dis.
cussion was started by DR.. j.. }. Dir
ioksoD OF Berlin and A. W. Sisk.
Other sui ieots discussed during the
day and night we're Potatoes, White
and Sweet, by Gordon Jones, Newark,
Md. and j. j. Rosa, Milford; Grapes =
O. N. Peters, Wesley, Md, and W. I.
Massey, Smyrna; Small Fruits, !" W.
#. Allen, Salisbury The Use of Cow
Peas, DR.. A. I. Neale, direetor OF
Delaware Experiment Station; Fer
tilizers for Orchards and Other
Fruits, - DR.. H. j. Patterson, director
OF Maryland Experimental Station
"Insects and INSECTICIDES, Prof. q. u.
Quaintance. Maryland State Entcmolo-
gist; Some Plant Diseases Prof. +.
ID. Chester, Delaware Experiment
Station, and Prof. j. b. s. Norton,
Maryland Experiment Station; The
Market Handling of Kieffer Fears
Some Ced storage Experiments, y
Prof. g. Harold Powell, Assistant
Pomologist, Washington, ID. g. Some
Famous Orchards, " illustrated by origi
nal lantern slides. Prof. W. G. John
son 1.-The Relation of Structure to tbs
Treatment OF Insects" illustrated by
lantern slides, Prof. E. ID. Sanderson.
Delaware Experiment Station "Spray
Ing Orchards, Prof W. II. Blodgett
Maryland Experiment Station.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-01-16

st. Petersburg, Russia, Jan IL
Owing to the recent evidence OF the
deposition OF the ropulace to demur al
the demand Of the police, Gen. Kleigel
the project, has caused notices to be
posted imperatireiy ordering instant
obedience to any orders by the police.
failing in which the delinquent is pun
ishable by imprisonment for three
months, or the payment OF fine of 5OC
routles,