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Evening journal., 1902-03-17
ABDUCTORS
DEMAND $4,000
Wealthy PittSburg Man Is
Their Victim
THEY THREATEN MURDER
lie Has Removed His Family Tenn
DOrariIy to New YOrk-De-
tectiVeS on Case

Pittsburg, March 17.-Repeated
threats to abduct his three children
unless a ransom of $4,000 would be
left in certain spot, and a warning
that murder would follow the placing
of detectives on The case. have caused
Alexander r. Peacock, formerly first
vice president and general sales agent
OF the Carnegie company, to remove
his little family temporarily from his
Lexington avenue home to the Hol
land House, New York. The case was
put in the hands of detectives. and it
is said arrests of the guilty parties is
now practically certain.
About two months ago during the
absence from home of Mr. Peacock a
letter was received at the Lexington
avenue house through the mail ad.
dressed to him. Mrs. Peacock opened
the envelope, and the letter enclosed
was found to be a warning that the
three bright little children of the
family, aged respectively IA, 10 and 2
years, would be kidnapped unless Mr..
Peacock deposited at a certain an
pointed spot on North Highland ave
nue. $4,000 in money The letter was
unsigned. Not many days later a Sec
ond letter was received by Mr.. Pea
cock, stating that the sender was
aware of the fact that detectives had
been put on the case, and that if the
money was not deposited in the desig
mated place the writer would not steal
the children, but would murder them
This second letter produced conster-
nation in the family. Mrs. Peacock
became III, and thinking it necessary
that his wife should have the services
of distinguished New York physicians.
removed her, together with the chill
dren, to New York city, where they
have resided since.
y Mr.. Peacock is one Of the most
prominent and wealthy business men
of Pittsburg. The sensational promi.
nence he gained in industrial events
of the past two years is believed to
have induced the connection of the
scheme to blackmail him.
1t is generally understood that the
writer of the letters is merely a crank. !
and that his threats are empty ones.
He has been rather too active of late.
however, and will probably be arrest
ed in day or two. Mr. Peacocks pri- !
vate secretary, Mr.. Eames, says he
conducted the case in Mr.. Peacock's |
absence. He says a letter came to
the house in January last, demanding |
that $1,500 be deposited in a vacant |
lot near Mr.. Peacock's residence. Mr.. !
Eames took one of the children's |
playing blocks, wrapped it in a paper
and placed it in the spot designated. |
Detectives were stationed nearby to
make arrests, but no blackmailer ap- |
peared and the matter was dropped.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
CITY OF CHESTER RELEASED
Sttamer BrandyWine to Discontinue Her
Trims 10 Undergo RenairS

The popular steamer City of Ches-
ter, of the Wilmington Steamboat
Companys line, has been released from
the shipyard Of The American Car
and Foundry Company, where she was
scraped, painted and overhauled, and
is now tied up at the wharves of tine
steamboat company. She is taking on
supply of coal and being put into
condition to resume her trips between
this city and Philadelphia.
1t will be a few days before she is
ready, and then the Brandywine, an
other of the companys boats, which
has been running all winter, will be
taken to the shipyard for repairs.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
NAN BEATEN
And SENT TO HOSPITAL

John Walker. Of Mintown. oceupies
cot at the Homeopathic HOSPITAL
suffering with painful bruises. the re-
suit OF a beating he received on SAT
urday night. Walker was brought to
the police station yesterday by Thomas
higgins and William r.. Higgins. who
live i'm MilltOwn.
Walker, although badly beaten. told
his story to the police. He said that
he met William Moody in his Walk
ers) home, and, after some words.
Dlows We're exchanged. Walker Jared
BADLY, and yesterday his condition was
SUCH that it was thought best to- send
him TO a hospital
The police advised him to swear out
warrant for his assailant. AT the
hospital this afternoon it was said that
Walkers condition was not serious.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
DEAD BODY DID NOT
LOSE ITS WARMTH
Sudden Death Of New jersey Nerehan.
Puzzles Both Doctor and Un-
dertaker

Freeman Ericsson. foreman for the
Lienig Chemical Company. in this city.
was notified last week of the sudden
death of his uncle. Thomas p. Ericsson
IN Green Greek. n. j. Mr. Ericsson's
illness and death We're sudden. He
was taken with commissions that
proved fatal.
Undertaken Charles F. Garretson. OF
Cape May Court House, was summon
cd and preparations were made for the
funeral to be held today.
On Friday it was discovered that the
BODY was still warm. and the horrible
possibility Of interment alive forced it,
self upon the bereaved family. A pbv-
sician was hastily sent for. and al
though the body was still warm. the
doctor assured the relatives that there
was not the slightest doubt but that
life was extinct.
Diabetes is said to have been the
cause of the mans death.
Freeman Ericsson. when seen this
morning by an Evening Journal renre-
sentative. said that he was shocked NJ
hearing Of the death, but did not he
lieye the report about the body remain
ing warm so long The deceased was
one Of the most popular merchants in
Green Greek.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
CHILD HAS EiRROW ESCAPE
Taken From in Front Of Trolley Car Just
in Time 10 lyOid leeideRt

While crossing Delaware avenue.
Maxwell Hammond. the 4-year-old son
or William L. Hammond. had a narrow
escape from being run down by a troll
ley car one day recently. Although
but small child. Maxwell does MANY
erlands for hiS mother He had been
TO the store for milk, and while re
turning walked directly i'm front of an
approaching car II it had not been
Tor a man. who noticed his Deriloug
position and drew him out of the wav
the little fellow would have been seri.
ously hurt, or even killed.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
TRACING SMALLPOX
Disease Was Brought TO This CITY From
PHILADELPHIA

I'm speaking of investigating how
smallpox was brought TO Wilmington. Dr.
IT, Morgan. president Of the Board of
Health. said this morning that most cases
of tho disease were first brought TO this
CITY from Philadelphia Although Chester.
Where the disease existed Co somo extent.
had IN smallpox hospital. and people
We're likely to break the quarantine os-
iahlshed. but one case was found where
tho plague was brought 10 Wilmington
from that town.
chester has now bought a site for n
hospital. and viii build as soon as possi-
bic
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

D.. oe served IN the rooms of the Ancion,
order OF Hibernians this evening Th' ,Vi''
committee i'm charge is j. l. Torlar a
ana Eugene lowell About i55 mon,
bers will be present '' menu
bishop Monaghan was 10 bovo h,on
ani0hs the guests of honor and r.oa
10 nave spoken on "rhe Rniotfo, ''s ns
the Altar to the Catholic Cburcb :, ~
Us not thought he will be presont or,
ing 10 another pressing enragonon,
among the other guests win ho Isstbnr
o.L ana the Rev. John Connolly
lhe room has been handsomoi,, TO-,
,n5 ,n.yu WIN Irish and American flags
l,l,u lnu pictures Of men prominent in
I'm ,. 5 history. Mr.. Herley will intro
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
WILL NOT LEAVE WILMINGTON
RumOrS Concerning 4. s. Webster and ].
D. Carter Denied

it was reported on the street this
morning that A. S. Webster, formerly
a member Of the Street and Sewer De-
partment. had decided to move to the
West An effort was made to see MIN
this morning. At his house it was said
that he was in Wilmington, but was
not at home. It was further stated
that he would not remove from VIII
mington.
Another TumOr was IN circulation
to the effect that J. d. Carter would
remove TO Baltimore. Mr.. Carter said
there was no truth in the report. Il
have no reason to remove from VIII
mington. said Mr.. Carter.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
PAID FOR RUGS TWICE. $
Skins Seized by Government Regenns Or
licer Sold This Morning

At the Custom House this morning.
unree rugs, seized as they. We're being
snuggled into this country from Cam
ada We're sold They were originally
purchased by Andrew E. Sanborn and
Victor b. WOolley last summer The
attorneys We're led to believe that the
duty on the rugs had been paid. but
such was not the case.
Mr.. Woolley bought his wolf rug
Tor IS, and Mr.. Sanborn two smaller
rugs for $3.50. When the rugs were
seized and confscated, the owners Of
fered to pay the duty, but the Gov
ernment ruled that they must be sold
at public sale.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
JAMES COHEN
COULDN'T READ
20 Charge Against Him Was
Held Up
SERIOUS CHARGE PREFERRED
numerous DruUks Fined in City
Court Today Woman Was
DiSOrderly
SERIOUS CHARGE PREFERRED

O'uo koehler was charged in the Citv
NVull uhis morning with using a girl
luI iihin n0fal purposes. Through his al.
lorhey he waived a hearing for the nm
bail. ''''e' Fi'VVo
James Cohen pleaded not guiltv to
violating the pawnbrOkers' act. Raw
monu Russell testified to selling him
tools, and THAT Cohen asked mo- ouee-
uons. Russell was arrested several
days ago for stealing the tools.
Inc prisoner was represented Inv
Howell S. England. Policeman ( ~
s,Co'l sWore that Cohen admitted buy
ing lie loOis' and failing to place the
record OF the purchase on his book as
levuiIeu ny law Policeman WinthH1ip
save similar testimony.
Cohen went % ~ stand in his own
Dehall' lie said he bought some tools.
he cannot read F,Hnd write. and his
wlle, who ussallSAslzept tbe books, re-
FUSED 70 make tiieesVotb. The court
held up the charge asS-Hst hAn.
Jonn LAWN. charged with being
urunk and disorderly, was fined S.
and costs.
Rodger McGillon was fined 81 and
costs for being drunk. Edward Nul-
Vey was fined SO and costs for a like
ohense. George w. Porter. colored.
was fined s. and costs for acting dis
orderly.
orYille Calvert, charged with tres
pass was dismissed on the application
of the City Solicitor.
Nellie Johnson. colored, was charged
with being drunk and disorderlv. Jolbn
II. Moore said the woman hit him on
uhe arm. The woman was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
AUTHORITY on TESTIMONY
Will be Presented at Hearing in the Burn.
ham Divorce Case

Authority as TO the admission Of GER
tain testimony will be presented at the
hearing i'm the Burnham divorce case.
which will be held i'm II. H. Wards office
this afternoon. Mrs Burnham will enter
an objection to the newspapers printing
the proceedings OF the hearing, claiming
that certain things testified to have al
ready been printed and have injured her
reputation.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
GERONIMO WllTS FREEDOM
Apache Chief Has Been a Prisoner at Fort
Sill Fourteen Years

Fort Sill, o. r., March 17-Gero-
nimo. the Apache Indian chief, has pc
titioned the authorities at Washington
TO be released from captivity. For the
last fourteen years Geronimo, who is
80 years Of age, has been military
prisoner at Fort Sill.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
WILL BUILD SISTERS HOHB
J Ohm b. Healy Given Permit to Erect
sS.OOO StrHetnre

contractor John e. Healy was grant
ed permit This morning to build a
mouse for the sisters Of st. Paurs par
lsh. at Third and Van Buren streets
1t viii cost $4,000.
Mr.. Healy also was awarded a con-
tract to build three two-story houses
on the south side of Harrison street
between Front and Second. They will
cost 81 200 each.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Car Received Renairs

The combination smoking and bag
gage car Ulysses, of the Pennsylvania
railroad, which has been undergoing
repairs, was finished this morning and
put on the road. 1t will be sent to
Jersey City. 1t belongs to the Penn
sylvania Limited, and will run be-
tween Jersey City and Chicago.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
MRS. COLEMAN WORSE
hell-knoWu Woman Sinking at the Della
ware Hospital

Mrs. Leighton Coleman. wife OF Bishop
Coleman who has been nl at the Della
ware Hospital for some time. was much
worse this afternoon. Her condition ss
moro alarming than &C. has been for sew
eral days But slight hopes Of her sur
vivins tho day We're held out this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Flshing Season Nov On

Dover, March 17.-Some fine rock
fish are being caught at Bowers and
shipped to Philadelphia. Large solid
white perch are also being caught at
Bowtrs. and many more are hauled in
daily at Woodland Beach. Next week
or during the following week the Yun
of Delaware shad will be on, although
a few have already been caught.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Malor ReYboId Goes to saIem

The Major Reybold, the well-known
steamer which has just received a
thorough Overhauling at the yards of
the Harlan and HollingswOrth Com
pany, left the yards this morning and
went to Salem. She soon will resume
her trips between Salem and Philadel-
phia
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Change Amonr PoIIoemen

changes among the patrolmen predict
ca by the Evening Journal a short time
ago Went into effect today. The house
men ana sergeants are not changed. but
me Following pairolmon have been
ch"nsed from one district TO another.
Davidson. Cornish, Brown, Mcbride. ed
wards Ford and Maloney.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Will Give a Bazaar

Plans have been completed by the
Brownson Library Association for a
bazaar. commencing April Il and con
tnuing two weeks. There viii be an
entertainment each evening and sew
eral minstrel performances.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
PRINCE NEARING HOME
Steamer Should Reach Port Of Plymouth
About 1880 Pm.

Plymouth. Eng, March 1.-THE
Hamburg-American Line steamer
Deutschland. from New York. March
H. having on board Prince Henry. Of
Prussia. and his suite, passed the
Scilly Islands at $50 this morning. The
steamer should reach this port at
about 1890 p. m.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
MarInes ooine to PhIIlnnlnes

On train No AZ, due at the French
street station at 1905 o'clock yester-
uay afternoon, there were about sew
enty marines. en- route TO Washington
from League Island Navy Yard. After
obtaining equipments in Washington
they VIII proceed to the Philippines.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Loading Big Engine on Car

Worllmen Of the Remington Machine
Company were busy this morning
loading a large engine and pump on
fiat car at the company's yard. It is
htty-five horsepower engine of the
Corliss type.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Bombay's Former Governor Deao

London March 17.-Sir Richard
Temple, the former Governor of Bonn
bay. and who had held other import
ant positions in India, is dead. He
was born i'm 1926.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Dredge at Work

inc tug Frank Pidgeon. Jr, towod the
dredge Vim into position opposite tbe hair
factory Of =. Blumenthal g. Co. tbis
n'Viilns' where it win put the cable
Wnlen crosses the river at that point
"eeper ln the river. The cable was torn
up some time ago by a passing boat
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
George Sweenev Is Dead

George Sweeney, Of Media. a brother
OI Mrs. Isaac c. Elliott, wife of Levy
SOurt Commissioner Elliott. died in
ms ms nome in Media from smallpox on
saturday. The house is Quarantined.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
WnI Present saYard,s Plcture

At the meeting of the Historical So
ciety of Delaware this evening, a por-
trait of the late Thomas +. Bayard will
be presented and added to the society's
collection of men who have earned ma
Iional fame for Little Delaware"
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
A CUR1oMS3ME.

Esto's Plasmocide Re curious name
for the guaranteed MNaria cure. II IS
Ia coined word which Means destroy
er OF tho germ that causes Malaria. 9"
All dealers refund money if no cure.
soc.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Roupht Barhar Snnnlies

In order that a clear title might be
obtained, Mrs. James Flinn bought in
the barber supplies of the james Finn
shop, at Fourth and Market streets, at
a sale on Friday for $3.50.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Accepted Nav Positinn

Robert Dunlap, who was formerly en-
.ployed at the p, w. * B. railroad ma
chlne shops, has accepted a position on
INC road as fireman. He began his new
work this morning.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
LYNcHs STORE.
At your service.

At your service.
No matter how small or largo tbs
order-no matter how long or short
the distance, your order has the same
PROMPT and accurate attention. Just
in. 300 bushels Chester county White
Potatoes. 60c. basket; cans Toma.
toes. 25e.;S cans Early June Feas. 25c.;
good corn. Sc. can; Aunt Jemima Pan
Cake Flour. Sc. package: Shredded
Wheat Biscuit. 10c. package; Grape
Nuts. l3c. package; 2 pounds Califor.
MIA Plums. 15c.; 3.lb. boxes Laundry
Starch. Zoe StoFeE Fourth and Madi.
son and EigAth " d King streets.
pa r,,,., ,-.lr - .,,--,--
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
Frame Houses pamared

Two houses on the causeway near
Garasches lane were damaged by fire
To the extent Of S40O on Saturday af-
ternoon. The lOuSas are located out.
side OF the cityttRtt the Fire Depart
ment responded t6.an alarm.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
viii Take Testimony

Register Crossan will hear addi-
uonal testimony in theWalker will case
INNS afternoon, and then Will adjourn
uhe case until Thursday. 1t now is
nearing its end.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

When in need of invalid appliances.
supporters, Braces, Improved Syringes.
etc. call at Ladies Department of
Belts Pharmacy. Private entrance on
sixth street. Lady attendant.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
New OII and coal comnanr

In Dover today the Beach Grove Oil
and Coal Mining Company. of Hender-
son, KY, was incorporated. with Al
capital Of 100000. Josiah Marvel pre-
pared the charter
Evening journal., 1902-03-17
RulIdlnr Rin 80

-Four big hydraulic hoists are being
at Lobdel's. They are 10 he
used Tor the cubolas at the foundry.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

BEST PAINT IS THE CHEAPEST
FELTON,, Sibley & Co. guarantee every
stlilon or their paint. Sold by their
agent T. B. Cartmel, Sixth and MadL
son.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

ACCIDENTS WILL HAPPEN.
Better take an Ideal" policy with
Handever & Follansbee. 404 Equitable
Building.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

Feathers dyed, cleaned, curled. 61s
Orange street.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

The Woman's Exchange viii open Al
a. m. and close at 6 D. m.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

Save retailers profit at 1O6 West
seventh street Saltzgiver & Bupp.
Hat Manufacturers.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

Every time you cough, take five
drops OF Brazilian Balm. 10 and 25c
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

CARTMELL's STOVE ENAMEL
Makes pretty stoves.
Evening journal., 1902-03-17

Be sure you ket Allaband's Anodyns
Expectorant "a chat cold.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-15

The government had chosen TO dis.
turb the educational peace because the
existing system of education was cha.
otic, Intellectual and behind the age,
making Great Britain the laughing
stock OF other nations; and II was
bound, the premier said to provide
secondary public education and to CO.
ordinate all the branches Of public edu-
cation under the control OF the bor-
oughs and county councils II In doing
this the government has given a tonic
to the Liberal party, Mr.. Bafour did
not begrudge It,
Continuing. the premier asserted that
a majority of the people believed in re
ligi0usly- taught schols, but II did not
agree as to what religion, and that thu
only alternative was a system permit
ting UNCONVENTIONAL teaching In
schools wholly supported by rates. as
well as promoting il in those schools
which We're not wholly supported. He
said that the claim that representation
did not follow taxation was erroneous,
since the real control Of the schools
was vested not liz the church authorl-
ties, but in the municipal councils and
their constituents
The threats Of the n-conforhlists
to refuse TO pay the rates, ., premier
said, were unworthy the citizens Of n
free country. Civilized government
was impossible II dissatisfied citizens
refused to obey the laws. The non'con'
formists. the premier declared. should
hail the bill with pleasure, for Il was
an effort TO give the people unlimited
control Of education and their objec"
lions to II were IN reality political.
their object being TO turn out the Con-
sentative government. II the govern
ment was defeated in this measure
there would be no hope OF educational
reform, as the agitators did not desire
It.
Mr.. Balfour said he did not consider
the consequence on political grounds,
because the stake was the education Of
a generation OF children, If this re-
form Is not unhesItatingly carried
through, concluded the premier, the
government would earn and deserve
the contempt Of parents and Of chill
dren yet unborn,
The meeting passed resolution
pledgng its support TO the bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-15
Forty Horses Burned to Death.

New York, Oct, l5.-Forty horses were
burned to death, and three men had
narrow escapes from a like fate in a fire
that started early today in the five
story structure at 33g West Sixteenth
street occupied by the Ganesvoort liy-
cry and boarding stables The building
was practically destroyed together
with shed used for storing vehicles
Nearby tenements were empted by
squads Of police,
The fire started in a truck load Of
furniture In the first floor. John Hy-
land and James Kelly, stablemen, were
IN the basement where they had rooms.
over the window Of the room In which
they were was stout wire netting.
The policemen pulled this away and
drew the men out. Hyland was uncon-
sclous and burned slightly Kelly had
struggled in such a strenuous manner
with the grating trying To force 1t up
SO that he and his comrade could get
out that his hand were torn and bleed
Ing his arms and wrists lacerated, and
In many places there We're gaping
wounds on his hands and forearms.
After the fire was out one of the
fremen found John Spencer a laborer,
in small shed in the rear, frlghtfully
burned. He was lying on shoulder
Ing bale Of hay
All three injured men are in crlti-
cal condition.
The LOGS is estimated at $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-15

ST. Louis, Mo-. oct, 10 Directors Of
divisions, chiefs Of departments, and
heads of bureaus OF the worlds fair
have rendered TO the board Of directors
an account Of their work Additional
appropriations have been approved, to
be set aside for the use Of the various
departments. For grounds and build.
ings, 2j0O,Q00, was added to the origi-
nal $j0O0O0O devoted to this work.
Foreign exploitation received, $4,000;
domestic exploitation, $4,000, press
and publicity $4,000
The division Of exhibits was accord
ed 100000, and the division Of conces-
slons and admissions, $4,000 For the
administration of the offices Of presl-
dent treasurer secretary auditor,
medical director, Jefferson guard, cerc-
monies and entertainment OF guests,
100000 and $4,000 for contingencies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-15
A TARIFF COMMISSION,
President May Recommend One In
Message 20 Congress.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 14.--Postmas-
ter General Payne In an interview to-
day said that the forthcoming message
of President Roosevelt 10 Congress
would probably recommend that a per-
manent tariff commission be appointed.
"The presidents views in regard to
the revision Of the tariff are substanti
ally the same as those given by Senator
Spooner in his last speech" said Nh.
Payne.
"He will probably favor a reduction
OF import duties upon products which
no longer need protection. He is also
inclined TO favor the creation Of per-
manent tariff commission which can at
all times receive testimony subject to
expert consideration and the varying
interests Of production and trade, sub
hitting It's reports and recommends
lions to Congress as other departments
OF the government"