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Evening journal., 1902-09-18
PiRMERy PROGRESS
BRItFLY RBCOR III D
C " Pas Az a Substitute faF
Clover Con Rapidly
NaLuiIBg

Markets begin to show the approach
of winter, Although just as plentiful, the
products do not look as fresh as in the
summer, and prices are comparatively
high.
Corn is claiming much interest Of
farmers just now. The early crop has
already reached maturity OF else Is
rapidly approaching that state. The
rains were of slight benefit TO the early
crop, and the late one was greatly help
ed. The crop is being put in shock
and the fodder-pulling and topping is
advancing rapidly. The fields are pre-
pared and waiting a favorable oppor-
tunity for seeding. and some of them
have already been sown. Several
farmers have considerable blowing to
do. but most Of them have this work
accomplished. Pastures have respond
ed quickly to the aid afforded by the
rains. and have shown a marked i'm
provement over the appearances in the
earlier part of the season.
The second hay crop is expected to
turn out wei. The millet is about all
saved, and viii help materially to make
up the shortage in the early hay yields
DoAiD VI lut otlouu crop tlJNcI Will
give a good quality of seed and that
which is inferior in this respect will
be used as feed.
The general failure to grow clover
has brought about a condition in agri-
culture which may be better described
as a revolution. In casting about for
substitute for clover, COW peas have re-
eelVed' and are receiving, much atten-
tion. This does not seem to be con.
fined to any one locality or section, but
everybody in all quarters seems to bel
interested in COW peas, II he is inter
ested at all in crops, which exercise
the double function OF a forage and
use. The individual farmer
must decide for himself how much seed
he will use per acre. and then must
take good care OF it and look after it
in the proper manner. Very satisfac
tory results can be obtained from
these peas -s.I I-xl-AzAzkAIl.1
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
ESCAPE
OF SAN KING
Slipped HaadtUffS a8d Dis
appeared in Crowd
WAS ENROURE TOC0UGI HOUSG
Detectives Francis and FIaOnely
Went 10 Cell 10 Interview Pris-
Oner Iiha Dad fled

One OF the cleverest escapes from
tho clutches Of the law was effected hy
samuel King the notorious crook, who
was 20 be tried today for the larcency
OF goods from the home of Archdea-
con George G. Hail. rector Of St. Johns
Church. In this city. King slipped his
handouts while being brought from the
worlihouse this morning in n trolley
car and vanished In the crowd at the
Court House, when the prisoners were
being transferred from the car TO the
cells IN the basement Of the county
building
It was between Q ond 10 O'Clock that
the prisoner made his escape. but a.
was not discovered until Detective
Francis took Detective Flannery, of
Baltimore. down into the basement to
have a talk with the prisoner. with a
view to getting him to confess, and
Thus avoid the expense Of a trial.
Detective Francis. being unable to
find King. notified Chief Warden Me-
serve and the escape was discovered.
Chief of Police Black was notified. and
he wired to ain nearby cities and towns
to look out for the escaped priosner
An Old Offender
King was well-known to the police
as crook, and he has served FIVE years
in Moyomensing prison for larceny.
The crime for which King was to be
tried in the local courts was committed
last summer. The goods were recover
ed In Baltimore by Detective Flannery
on July /. King was picked up on
july by OFFICER O'Niel and Detective
Flannery. Detective Francis brought
the prisoner to Wilmington on July ..
Escaped in Wilmington
Warden Meserve says that NE is sure
that the prisoner made his escape at
the Court House.
1.-THE count OF the prisoners was
made while the car was coming up
King street" said Mr.. Meserve. "and
Il was all right"
Guards Gray and Smith were In
charge Of the prisoners.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
MORGAN sUYo MORE STEAMERS
Latest Purchase Caused a Sensation
In London Shlppinu Circles.

London, Sept. 1S.-A news agency
says that the Norfolk and North
American steamshipping Company.
owning seven large steamers tracing
between England and the United
States in connection with the Lehigh
Valley and Reading Railroads, has
been taken over by the Morgan ship
ping combine. The agency's announce
ment adds that this report has created
a sensation in local shipping circles.
The fleet of the Norfolk anl North
American Steamshipping Company
comprises the steamers Crown Point,
Eagle Point East Point, Montauk
Point. North Point. Pinner's Point and
West Point with an aggregate ton
iage of S4,458 TONS The vessels ply
between Philadelphia and London. and
the service is known as the Philadel-
phia Transatlantic Line.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
DENOCRATS NOT FNTHTsIlSTTC
Pleased With ihs Free Rural
Service Secured hv Dr.. Rall
sneciai 20 fha FvonInc fournaI


Dover. Sept 1s.4The Democratic
State Convention has not injured the
prospects OF Dr. l. Heisler Ball, Repub-
lican congressional candidate, one iota.
Instead of nominating a campaigner Of
enthusiasm and dash. the Democrats
have selected a standard-boarer who is
scarcely known to the people Of Kent
county. and an absolute stranger to
New Castle
The lack OF enthusiasm on the Demo-
cratic side. however. Is not tho princi-
pal aid 10 liberal support of DR. Ball
by the farmers and business people OF
Kent county. Every farmer who now
enjoys a mail service at his very door
and reads his morning paper every day
before noon. recognizes that Congress-
man Ball has given TO him what many
preceding statesmen had promised. but
never fulfilled. a complete rural free
delivery service.
The mail service OF Kent county is
more than a success. it is a real pleas
ure It's strongest and most sangulne
advocates have seen their expectations
fulfilled. They cannot but admit that
they owe this twentieth century bless
ing TO the indefatigable work Of Con-
gresaman Ball. Even the majority OF
the rural carriers-Union Republicans
admit this and know that the COM
gresham win be most generously re-
membered at the ballot box Ia Novem-
Der.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
JR. 0. I. A. N. WANT PEACE
Convention Appoints Committee
10 aeet Iasurgrnts

Piitsburs Pa. ser' is.-The FIRST
en- toward the settlement OF the diff
rercnces between the nsurgcnt and
tie regular branches Of tho Junior
Order United American Mechanics in
this state was taken yesterday morn
ing, when q committee of five was ap-
pointed by the state council. in session
here. for the purpose OF conferring
with a like committee from the "in-
surrent' body. which is ia session IN
Reading Those on the committee ap-
pointed hcfe are P A. Gibson Erie;
Cyrus s. Wciss Wilkesharre; George
c. Snyder Philadelphia a. 81. De.
Haven. Philadelphia. and w. G.. Ilooy-
er. Lancaster. No advances toward q
settlement win be made by this com.
mittoe. but It was instructed 70 confer
with q committee from the insurgents
n a request was made by them for a
conference.
The annual per capita tax for next
year was fixed az 20 cents, five cents
less than that of last year
The result Of the election was as
follows. state councillor, John c.
Bash Of No. 90; state vice councillor.
George W. Arnold, OF No 6; state
council secretary, Edward S. Deemer.
Of No. So: state council treasurer, John
W. Calver, of No. g.
York was selected as the next meet
ing place.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
TRgSFiSs INSTRAD or LARCENY,
Interesting Point Brought Out in Civ
Canrt hv lfrpSf

Il developed in City Court this morn
ing that IL is not larceny to steal doors
that are attached to a building. They
are real estate. and real estate cannot
be stolen.
The arrest OF John Tobin. charged
with stealing two doors from vacant
houses at Front and Juatison streets.
belonging to j. Edward Addlcks,
brought this point out The charge of
larceny preferred against Tobin was
changed TO trespass, and he was fined
IS and costs.
Magistrate Moses Well pleaded not
guilty to allowing his dog to go un-
muzzled. He was fined 81 and costs.
James Primrose was fined So and costs
for harboring an unregistered dog. -Four
drunks we're dismissed.
Bert Mannerlng. charged with as
sault and battery. was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
wIImlngton eeeoming promlnent

Wilmington is being brought into
by the many important
events that have occurred here OF late.
The recent big ball game had much to
do with this, and also the improve.
ments the Pennsylvania railroad is
making. The meeting Of the Board
Of the NJ. Z. Bishops in Grace Church
is also an affair of much Importance.
It is now rumored that the German
may hold their conference
here
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
OPPOSED PUBLIC WHIPPING
Warden MeSerVe Says Newspapers Mis-
quoted WardeHs on That Subjtct

Warden Meserve, OF the New Castle
county workhouse, in speaking OF the
convention of the Jail wardens held in
Philadelphia, said yesterday that the
had created a wrong i'm
preston regarding the opinion OF the
whipping-post
Public whippings were unanimously
denounced by the delegates" said Mr..
Meserve. but many OF them we're in
favor Of private whippings for the pur-
pose OF maintaining discipline in
persons"
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
acCOLltl On iRIAL
Pleads Not Gully and Defends Himself
On LarcanY Chafga

In the Court Of General Sessions
this morning, Herbert McColley defend
ed himself on the charge OF having
llopf. payable to the order OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, and TO the
value Of 1894.
The only damaging witness was Hor-
ace 3. Harding, who said he saw Nc
Colley have the check. There was no
evidence that he stole it. After being
charged by the chief justice. the Jury
retired. The jury returned a verdict Of
guilty.
Howard Curtis. colored, pleaded
gully TO breaking and entering the
home Of Hannah Brierley The court
sentenced him to one hour in the nil
lory, twenty lashes and two and a-half
years Imprisonment.
George johnson. colored. pleaded not
guilty to the charge OF assault. with
attempt 20 commit murier and nleaded
guilty to common assault Walter IA.
Hayes. his attorney. asked that he ha
pdloled, but the court sentenced him to
serve three months in the work
house.
Irwin Spencer, colored, was given
six months in the workhouse for steal
ing sighty-eight cuspidors from the
fMlman Company. The lashes were
remitted.
otto koenig, q Philadelphia boy
pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon to
stealing a boat from w. V. Bond. OF
Holly Oak There was no proof against
hoenig. and had he not pleaded guilty
ne would have escaped punishment.
He was sentenced to three months inn
prisonment The lashes we're remitted.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Woman HeId Eor Murder.

Pittsburg. Pa, Sept 1S.-Mrs. Ade-
laide wilkins was held to await the
action of the grand pury on a charge
of murder. The verdict was the re-
suit Of the coroner's inquiry into the
death of her husband, Major William
d. wilkins. which occurred on the
morning of September 10, while he
was trying to prevent his wife from
taking her own life. Mrs. wilkins
formerly lived at Altoona, Pa.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Work on a Dam

Work on the new dam across the
was started in earnest to-
day. The work will be rushed with all
possible speed to complete it before
the winter. The Lea Company wanted
the Water Commissioners TO enter an
agreement to protect their interests,
but the commissioners were not in
favor OF this, and they have gone
ahead and arranged for the construc-
tion of the new dam.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
stabbed Acc VIC TweIve TImes.

Wyandotte, Mich, Sept 1S-Charles
Brooklyn, aged IS years, one of the
Oldest residents of this city, attacked
his aged wife with a butcher knife
yesterday afternoon while in a
drunken franzy. He stabbed her 12
times, and then plunged the knife into
his own throat A neighbor, attracted
by Mrs. Brooklyn's screams, arrived
in time to wrest the knife from the
old mans hand before he could stab
himself again. Mrs. Brooklyn lost so
much blood that she will probably die.
and Brooklyn's one wound may prove
fatal Brooklyn had never before been
known to harm any one, and had not
been under the influence Of liquor be-
fore for years.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
PEACEFUL EAD
SAYS GONPERS 8
TbiokS Coal Strike WIFI Ter
inmate by Agreement
GROWS MORE BITTER
lt No Time Has The Battle Been
Waged Hilh More Desperate
farneStteM

WillIesbarre, Pa, Sept. 1S.-Just be.
fore leaving for Washington yester
day afternoon. Samuel Gompers, the
president Of the American Federation
Of Labor. made this statement regard
ing the miners strike:
AT this time It is impossible TO say
exactly when the strike will termi-
nate, but after careful inquiry into the
situation at the mines / am convinced
that the struggle will end by agree
ment The wage-earners and the gen.
eral public are generously contribute
ing to the aid OF the miners. It is es-
sential that this aid be extended and
continued. If the manhood of the min
ers is to be maintained they must at
least have bread for their wives and
little ones as we'll as for themselves.
"The declared attitude of the presi-
dents Of the anthracite railroads has
not apparently changed. Despite this
fact, / am fully convinced that the
strike will end through agreement,
with improved conditions for the
miners and the union maintained"
Despite this optimistic prophecy, the
struggle seems to be growing more
strenuous. At no time since the an
thracite coal miners went on strike
has the battle between operators and
miners been waged with such desper-
ate earnestness as this week. Strong
inducements are being held out to the
rrsfr 70. -
uals. Appeals to love for their union
and threats are being made to keep
the strikers ranks unbroken. Back
of it all is the tremendous effort the
operators are making to provide
enough coal for the winter market. so
that their bltuminous rivals may not
get a grip upon the business the an
thracite men have spent years in
building up.
Each day sees the tide of battle shift
Slightly. Tuesday the operators glee-
fully announced that they had opened
three new collierles. Yesterday the
strikers responded by closing the Ex-
eter mine of the Lehigh Valley Com
pany, No. of the Delaware and Hud-
son and the Butler washery Of the
Erie company. These places were
closed without riots. Committees Wis
tied the houses of all the worlunen on
Tuesday night, and by means of spe-
cial plea induced them to rcjoin the
strikers ranks
Mob Attacks a Supply Train.
Pottsville. Pa, Sept 1S.--A mob Of
1000 persons intercepted a supply
train which was being run over the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad in
TO the North Mahanoy colliery yester-
day morning. When the engineer saw
the crowd he put on steam and ran
the train through regardless OF OBJ
stacles. All non-union men we're
turned back, and 40 men employed by
the Mahanoy City Water Company
were also intercepted.
Another Washery Burned.
Scranton, Pa, Sept 1S.-The Tay-
lor Coal company washery in North
Scranton was totally destroyed by fire
early this morning. It is alleged to be
Of incendiary origin. The watchman
declared that he chased four providers
from the premises just before he dis
covered the fire. The washery had
been in operation for a month. This
is the third Scranton washery destroy
ed by fire since the strike began.
There was never a washery destroyed
by fire before the strike.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
gglEg MISS BILDg
Jumped From Carriage and Stopped
RunaWa, HarSe

Miss Rhoda Wilde is a brave woman.
This morning, by her presence OF mind,
she saved herself from serious injury
and prevented the carriage in which
she was riding from being damaged.
Her horse became frightened at a shift
ing engine al tourteenuh and heald
streets. and ran into a rut in the
street The horse was rearing and
plunging when Miss Wilde jumped from
the carriage and. catching the horse by
the head. held him until he got over his
fright
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
SHOT WIFE ON THE STREET
Jersey City Postoffice EmpIoye Mar
rowly Escaped Lynching.

New York, Sept 1S.-William d.
Grady, a clerk in the Jersey City post
office, shot his wife, Rose Agnes Grady.
on the street in that city yesterday.
The womhn is probably fatally wound
ed. Grady had a narrow escape from
lynching at the hands of some work
men who witnessed the shooting. He
was saved by a policeman. Grady was
taken to headquarters and locked up
and his wife was sent to a hospital.
The couple had been living apart for
the last three years. They met on
the street yesterday, and the shooting
followed after some words had passed
between them.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
PRINcEroN,s tssrH YEAR
President Woodrow Delivered the
Opening Address.

OJ1UIiH FNbhiCoos
Princeton. n. j.. Sept 1S-The 156th
year Of Princeton University was be-
gun here yesterday, when Woodrow
Wilson, the new president delivered
the opening address IN Marquand
Chapel He said his sympethies were
not only with the ideals of scholarship.
but also with many sports. adding that
the doors OF the university would al
ways be open TO all wholesome activi-
ties which 90 to mako men Of strong
character
The returns from tho entrance ex-
aminations have not ell come in. but
present indications point 10 an enroll
ment of 800 in the freshman class. or
about the number enrolled last year
in the same class. with an increase
in the graduate school, the forthcom-
ing catalogue should number about
1850 students. or nearly 100 more
than were enrolled last year.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
CASSIDY FELL FROM TRFE
Samuel Dunlap Injured by a Piece Of
ir.n

Samuel Dunlap was injured about
the head while working for the rusey
and Jones Company yesterday. His
wounds were dressed at the Homeo-
pathic Hospital
Samuel Cassidy employed on farm
near this city. fell from a tree yester-
day and received many bruises. He
was removed to the Homeopathic Hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
May Recruit Regiment

There is considerable talk among the
citizen soldiers about recruiting up the
FIRST Delaware Company to a twelve
company one Several Of the down
state towns could furnish companies Of
htty men each. Il will depend on the
action of the General Assembly.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Letter From snilor son

George Coates, Of No. 1927 West Sec
ond street. has received a letter from
his son. who is on the training ship
Essex. The young sailor describes the
many events that 80 TO make the
jaclde's life pleasant, and the letter is
very interesting.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
win Sne < on cuha

In the new Odd Fellows Hall, at
Tenth and Orange streets. tomorrow
night Fred Eden Bach will address the
colored Republican workers on Cuba"
Mr.. Bach also may allude to local poll
tics.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Strike Soon Settled

The striking piasterers were yester-
day granted an increase Of S1.20
week by the employers, and this end
ed the strike The men returned to
work, after having been out since Mon
day.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Nlght School sa Per Month

The uniform and reasonable rate OF
SO per month pays for a course in book
keeping. shorthand and any of the
English branches at the Wilmington
Business School Drafting, $3.50 Per
month.
Beacon & Dutton. Proprietors.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
AppoInted Master Carpenter

w. R. Kennedy, Of Altoona, has been
vision of p, B. e w. railroad, to sue
ceed the late J. l. Smith Mr.. Ken
nedy will assume his new duties tomor-
row morning. He has been master
carpenter of the Trio division Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company for a
number of years.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Mntlnee Racns Tndau

This afternoon matinee races win be
held at the Delaware Horse Show Park
by the Gentlemens Driving Club There
will be seven events in which only
members Of the association will take
part
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Two Cars Collide

Car No, 6l. Of the Wilmington City
Railway Company, collided with car
No. 49, of the Peoples Railway Com
pany at Front and King streets last
evening. The cars were slightly dam
aged and The passengers were shaken
uD.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Lie eesI systam ior NIrht

Gregg shorthand may be learned ct
night in a Third less time Than is re-
quired for the older system 10 costs
but So per month at the Wilmington
Business SCHOOL,
Beacon & Dutton, Proprietors.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Thrown Erom Mneon

A horse attached to a wagon owned
by Herbert White ran away at Twen-
tieth and Market streets yesterday af-
ternoon. Elijah Collins. the driver
was thrown into the street.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
win Elect oifc rs

The Rev G. II. Williams opened to-
days session Of the A. u. NJ p. Con-
ference The election for officers will
be held this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
A PLEASANT CASE.

Pleasant surroundings make happy
faces. Mitchell's Elgin Watches
make happy faces. Elgin Watches de-
livered on first payment. 81 per week.
II. S. Mitchell, Seventh and Poplar Sts,
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
Change In Staf

William Carter. city editor OF the
Evening Journal, has accepted the po-
sition as editor of State news, and he
will be succeeded 10y Charles e. Gray.
who for some time has been connectbd
with the staff.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18
crcseeus Failed to Break Record.

Philadelphia, Sept, Cresceus.
the worlds champion trotter, twice
tried to break his own record Of 2.02A
at the Belmont Driving Park yester-
day. and failed each time. In his first
attempt the great stallion made the
mile in 2.0S and his time in the sec
ond trial was 2.O5. Six thousand per
sons were present Cresceus was
paced by two running horses, Mike
the TRAMP an7 Gray Gown. A very
strcrg nlrl hew diasonallv across the
track usich aa- whai rt,rierel with
the sialiln's vurf
Evening journal., 1902-09-18

Homemade bread. cakes and pies for
sale at the Crittenton Home. SOC West
Fifth street Open after 9 a. N.
Evening journal., 1902-09-18

estimation Wanted" Adver-
tisementS inserted three times
free. Other "sVants" one cent
a wOsd.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-07-22
@. sand2
NV one of the prettiest boats on the

now one of the prettiest boats on the
lake.
Mr. Alder Sprague is painting his
cottage in artistic colors and designs.
After a few days absence, the Rob-
ertsons have returned to Cedarhurst
for the rest of the season.
Allen II. Jewett and wife are snugly
ensconsed in Club Cottage"
Gov. Hill, the other evening. dined
with DR.. KInsman at "Glad Hand Inn
Lewis y. Burleigh and family are
visiting AT the governors.
Col. Soule and wife have been enter
tanning Mrs. NJ. H. Field of Bath, and
Miss Hamlin of Boston.
Mrs. l.. Fl. Hammond has been dis
pensing gracious hospitality to Mrs.
l.. A. Waterman and daughter Helen,
of DuXbury, Mass.
Twenty-siX members of the ''Wel-
come Guest Society,"" composed of some
of our cClored brothers and sisters Of
Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner, on
Thursday night enjoyed moonlight
sail down the lake in the Cobbossec.
They partook of the supper at Al.
Tinkhams, and on their homeward sail
entertained the cottagers with lively
coon songs.
In Brainerd's Grove, just west of
HammOnd'S, the steamboat company
has built tables and provided seats for
all who may come. A siding has been
built, which is at the end of the 10-cent
fare from Augusta. The steamer lies
there at her wharf, a platform built,
with steps leading down to the same.
At the Hunt cottage the past week,
the guests have been Major E. Rowell
of Hallowell, Mrs. Hinkley and daugh-
ter Jennie, Frank Sager and wife of
Lynn, Mass, Mrs. Anna Smith, Mrs. r.
J. Smith of Oregon, and granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Prof. Hall of Waterville, and
Miss Alice NJ. Bradbury of Dexter,
treasurer of the State Federation.
Mrs. Hunt attended a meeting of the
Executive Committee of the State Fed
GRAFTON Of Women's Clubs at Lewiston,
to make preparation for the annual
meeting, which will be held in Lewis
ton. Oct Sth, 9th and 10th.
Joseph Williamson has purchased
new row boat for his use.
Gov. Burleigh, who has spent q few
days in Boston, returned to his camp
on Saturday.
The Welches are at their cottage
"Goodenough.'
Mrs F'oote provided an excellent
shore dinner on Sunday.
Weather enchanting.