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Evening journal., 1902-08-23
PEOPLES LINZ WIN
Defeated Wilmington City Railway Club
With Ease

At Front and Union streets grounds
yesterday afternoon the Peoples rail-
way baseball team again defeated the
team from the Wilmington City rail-
way in an exciting, but not very we'll
contested, game of ball.
The City men won the toss and took
the field. The Peoples boys started
out in lively style, cracking out hits
innumerable, scoring four earned runs.
In their half the City men could land
only one man over the rubber. In the
second Mulrines boys placed seven
more runs to the good, while Query's
aggregation drew blanks. In the third
however. they touhed up Miller in a
manner that made the City men yell
themselves hOarse, and sent six men
cantering home. tying the score.
During the rest of the game the hit
ting was free on both sides, and runs
came easy to the Peoples team. al
thought the battery was all but put
out of the business, the catcher being
injured in one leg and the pitcher lhav-
ing his working arm hurt while sliding
10 second in . successful effort TO pur-
loin that bag.
Fine individual plays were numer-
ous, but the errors were costly. With
more practice in team work both clubs
should put up a good article Of ball.
The attendance was large, and the
cheering for the two teams was loud
and continuous. The score was % to IA.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
CAMP MEETING RALLY
Coed Music and Brief Addresses in st
Paul'S N. h. Church

AT the annual campmeeting rally held
in St Pauls M. r. Church last night
Il was announced that James h. Jester
one of the victims Of the pulp mill ex-
plosion, had been converted ON Sunday
night last.
The rally was largely attended by per-
sons who had tented IN Brandywine Sum
NIT grove. The Rev. Dr. w. l.. S. Muir
ray presided. and Mrs. Thomas Benson,
who was camp choristor and organist, led
the music.
A feature OF the meeting was the sing
ing OF the favorite camp hymns from the
book Grateful Praises" Miss Jordan of
Guyencourt. and Miss May Willing OF this
city, sang solos, and a quartette composed
ot the Misses Marion Hukill Nettle Bay
nard. Madeline Benson and Edith White
head, who sang at camp. contributed II
Belong to the hing" during the evening
Delaware Avenue choir was present and
sang two anthems.
Presiding Elder Robert Watt the Rev.
W. n. Hammond OF Klngswood Church.
w Jordan, George w. Todd. Mrs. Todd,
Mrs. M. r. Lincoln, George w. Booker. /,
Elmer Perry and Samuel III. Bayuard
spoke of the last camp, and declared that
IL had been one OF the best they had
known.
President Baynard OF the Board OF
Trustees, referred TO the success OF the
new financial plan, and said that Eyange-
list Joseph Smith OF Philadelphia, and a
band of Salvation Army workers. win as
sist In the services next year.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
DOSAHOE BALKS COMMITTEE
Asks That SwindIe Charges Be Proved or
DiSprOVed

Bernard Donohoe. member of the
Board of Education from the Second
ward. sprung a surprise upon the COM
mittse named some time ago to inves-
tigate charges made by Mr.. Donohoe
regarding the alleged swindle practiced
upon the board in coal contracts. The
committee met last night with Robert
G. Fraim as chairman. Upon the call
of tn meeting Mr. Fraim asked Mr..
DonohOe if he had any evidence upon
which to prove or disprove mis- charges.
Mr. Donohoe replied, saying that he,
as a member of the board. had a right
to criticise any committee Of the board,
which acts in a loose and unbusiness-
like way. 1T is the duty OF this COM
mittee," he said. Ito disprove these
charges"
Mr. Fraim replied that there is no
such ruling in any court. Again did
Mr. .Donohoe renew his demand.
Mr.. Morrow. of the committee, said
the charges reflected on the boards
honesty. Il don't care for impress
siOns," replied Mr.. Donohoe. He said
upon furthering questioning that it is
the duty of the board to investigate his
charges; that they are either true or
false. and that the committee should
prove them one way or the other.
Mr. DonOhoe's attitude baked the
committee. and adjournment followed.
The matter it is believed, will simmer
for while and pass out of committee
action. f.N
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Born on the Atlantic

There is a marriage certificate re-
corded at the health Office which has
caused more than passing interest. The
parties figuring in the marriage are
from Maryland, and the groom's birth
place was on board ship plying the At
lantic ocean. His name is Edmund
Rae Stewart. of WoOdhook. Nd, and
the brides is Miss Anna Il. Winchester,
OF Baltimore. They were married here
on August 16 by the Rev. w. NJ. JEFF
ferris. The certificate is the only one
of its kind ever filed at the health
Office.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
TO INCREASE
ROADS CAPITAL
Consolidated Lines to Issue
$IO,OOO,OOO in Stock
WILL Be FOR IMPROVEMENTS
Merger Of Roads Into Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington Done
to Equalize Expense

But twenty-four hours old. the Phil
adelphia, Baltimore and Washington
nailroad-born Of the consolidation Of
the Philadelphia. Wilmington and Bal
timore and the Baltimore and pO-
tomac, accomplished Thwsday-al-
ready proposes the issue Of additional
stock. This new ISSUE which will prob
ably amount to $4,000. 600 is designed
TO cover the improvements planned at
Washington. ID. c.. where in union
with the Baltimore and Ohio, new
freight yards win be land out and
station of great size and architectural
beauty will be erected.
"a Pennsylvania railroad official, In
discussing the merger OF the Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore and
the Baltimore and Potomac lines, yes
terday said that the primary object OF
this consolidation was to enable the
new company TO increase its capital
to cover the Washington improve
ments. He stated that so small road
as the Baltimore and Potomac. which
Is the terminal line. could not be ex-
pected to defray the entire share OF
The Pennsylvanias interest--the Penn
eylvania controls the lines in question
lin the union station. Such an act
would wine the road out OF existence,
as It's capital had been but S5.521 900.
1t was only just. ne remarked, that
the Philadelphia. Wilmington and Bal
timore and the Baltimore and Po-
expense, inasmuch as that road would
profit more by the improvements. as It
has a longer haul and consequently
receives higher fares. In short. it was
a case Of equity. Besides the larger the
road, the heavier it can be capitalized.
To accomplish a proper adjustment Of
the expenses the roads had to be
merged. OF course. while the Washing
ton improvements were paramount in
bringing about the consolidation, there
were other reasons for the amalgama-
tion only less important Chief among
these was the simplifying OF the oper-
alton of the lines by reducing It to one
management Heretofore each line
maintained a distinct organization.
Judging by the earning capacity OF
the p, w. & B.. the new consolidated
road can well afford TO increase it's
capital. For the fiscal year 10000 the
gross earnings were $11 sos. .64S; the
net earnings, S3.74S. .S07; other income
lamounted to S612 500; interest. taxes
and rentals summed up S2,072 sos. and
dividends We're paid-January, per
cent. and July, 3 per cent, amounting
to 1927 1854. leaving a balance Of ST.
46i 1888, which was appropriated 20 the
extraordinary expenditure fund.
The 190i-02 dividends have been the
same as last year while the earnings
lshow a considerable increase. just
when the proposed increase will be
made could not be learned, but It is
understood that II will be taken up al
the time scheduled for the annual
meeting Of the p. w. & b., October
81, 1902
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
is DEAD AS
RESULT OF
PLAYFULBLOW
Special to tho Evening Journal

laurel Aug 2s.-Charles Renninger.
a railroad conductor. is dead as the re-
suit Of a friendly blow. He died in
Delmar last night from wounds in
hicted by Congressman William H..
Jackson, of Salisbury, Nd, who play
fully struck him with a cane.
Renninger is a conductor on the
lower branch Of the New York, Phila-
delphia. and Norfolk railroad.
Congressman Jackson is the father
in-law of Josiah Marvel, of Whining
ton.
The blow which is thought to have
caused Renninger's death was inflicted
by Mr.. jackson about a year ago. He
playfully struck the trainman on the
right arm near the wrist. Paralysis
ensued and for several months ne was
a hopeless invalid. Renninger was
about 45 years old, and leaves a widow
and large family of children.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
PREPARING FOR CAMP
MembsrS Of n. G. D, Making Preparations
for Their Outipg

Members OF the National Guard are
making big preparations for the en-
campment, which begins on September
6. Several new members have Joined
the various companies and the regi-
ment. will make a good showing. The
necessary equipments for field service
have arrived. and have been distributed
to the companies. Adiutant-General 1.
p. Wickersham is determined the camp
will benefit the men. There viii be
daily drills and strict discipline will be
observed.
The First Infantry Band. which viii
accompany the militia, is rohearsing
frequently.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Results Count

Repauno Chemical Co-Atlas Pow
der.-Woodbury n j.. July IA, 1902.
Beacon & Dutton - Gentlemeu:
Yours received. Am just about to no
tify Mr.. Bryan by phone that we have
decided to accept his services.
Would state for your encouragement
that our applicants represented four
different business colleges, but in
neatness and general get-up Mr..
Bryan's letter stood absolutely alone.
This speaks we'll for the training re-
ceived at your school.
Yours respectfully, p. T. NEAL.
Enroll at the Wilmington Business
School for the term beginning Septem-
Der 1, Beacon & DuttOn.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
At TUE FOOD SHOW
Thousands Rush to Zee tho Exhibition Of
EatableS

Last evening another big crowd vis-
ited the Food Show, which is being
held in Pyle's Cycle Academy. The
exposition has become popular and
the exhibits and the receipts for them
attract much attention. Almost every
housewife and cook in the city has
paid one or more visits to the Food
Show They can profit BY it, for it is
worth seeing. The Loveland family
continues to please the large audi
ences by its fine musical selections.
Last night some boys who were re-
fused admittance to the hall, created
some disturbance at the door, but a
policeman quickly drove them away.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23

neral OF James b. Stokes, No. 1413 Oak
street. Service was conducted in Sec
ond NJ p Church and interment of
the body made in silverbrook Come
terry.
A delegation of membesr of Welcome
Council. Jr o. U. A. NJ, attended
Gerge w. Wrights funeral, from No
902 Chestnut street The body was in
TERED in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Service over the body of Franklin IT,.
Harris was held in the home of his
brother. John Harris, No. 1920 Mary
land avenue. and interment was made
in LOmbardy Cemetery.
Members of Wilmington Lodge, A o.
U. W.. attended the service over the
body of William r.. Scott, No. 100 Co
dar street. Interment was at Lom-
hardy.
This evening service will be held
over Joseph T. Henry's body, No. 4S1
South Jackson street Members Of the
X. G. e. and the l. o. r.. c. will at
tend. The body will be sent to Phila-
delphia tomorrow morning TO be in
TERED in Mt. Peace Cemetery.
The funerals of Edward II. Mousley,
George Durham, Granville w. Walter.
William f. Burke. James e. Jester,
and Zachariah Collins will be held to-
morrow, and those of Joseph l.. Lau-
bacher and Joel Hutton on Monday.
Mr.. Lindsay Talks
Out Of respect to the dead, many OF
whom are being buried today, but little
work is in progress at the scene of the
explosion. Much ofNthe wreckage has
been removed. and labors of the COM
pany officials henceforth will be direct
ed toward ascertaining the cause of the
explosion.
David Lindsay. vice-president of the
company, while in the law offices of
Salisbury, Ponder & Curtis, this morn
ing, gave out the first official state
ment since the calamity. He prefaced
his remarks by the statement that not
one of the families who suffered be-
cause of the explosion shall want fol
anything. He took exceptions to the
action of certain preacher who is go
ing around the city asking funds for
the dead mems families.
He does not care to have it circu-
lated abroad that the families who
suffer mostly from the loss of a father
or brother are in distressing circum-
stances. The Jessup and Moore Com
pany, he says, proposes to take care
Of each family and has sent man
among the families to ascertain their
circumstances.
The funeral expenses Of those killed
in the explosion are to be paid by the
company, and each undertaken having
the men to bury has been instructed
to send his bill to the Jessup and
Moore Company.
Regarding the explosion, Mr.. Lind
say said AT present have nothing
to say. do not know anything def
mite as yet. as it is impossible to gel
at the exact situation, owing to the
heaped up debris at the mill. There
shall be a rigid examination, and when
it SHAH have been accomplished,
shall make a statement"
The company purposes getting an
expert next week to make an investi-
cation and examine the exploded di-
gester.
The debris is to be cleared away and
! the exploded digester and thos,
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
EIGHT VICTIMS OF EXPLOSION ARE
NOW AT REST In CITY OF THE DEAD
All That Was Mortal Followed in Fact or in Sympathy
BY the Entire City-COmpany Will
Care for Families

wrecked will be replaced by larger
ones. Not so many OF the digesters
will be necessary when larger diges-
ters have been put in.
'The digesters which exploded had
been in use for ten years. and had
been cleaned monthly. This sets at
rest the theory that they needed clean
ing. The pressure ON the digesters is
developed by steam. and on the day OF
the explosion there were only 10
pounds pressure shown by the guage.
The Continental Iron Works. OF
Brooklyn. N. Y. were the builders OF
the machines. The Pusey and Jones
Company, Of this city, is the agent for
the company.
Inquest Date Not Fixed
Coroner Frick has not decided when
TO hold the inquests, but il will not be
until the company makes thorough in
vestgation into the cause of the ex-
plosion. The information obtained
will be presented to the coroner's jury
so that the body may have all the
knowledge possible in the cause before
IL. Unfortunately most of the men
who would know the cause OF the ex-
plosion are dead. There are four in
iured men living. but they were not in
the immediate vicinity Of the explosion
when it occurred, and therefore know
but little about it. Every man who
worked in the digester room is dead.
From what ! can gather, the in
quest will be brief" said the coroner.
Anticipating a morbidly curious
crowd at the wrecked mill tomorrow
the company officials have requested
police assistance in keeping the people
off the property, and It will be given
them. In this connection It can be said
that never before did the Police De-
partment give better service in any
cause. From the hour OF the oxplo-
sion to the burial Of the victims kind
hearted officers were near the dead and
injured to give whatever aid was in
their power This morning Officers
Frank Kane and George Arniel were
at the Sweeney and Mccormick homes
and also at the church to prevent a
crush
Among the tenters at the Twin Oak
Camp on Thursday was Mrs Hand.
whose son. B. H. Mousley, was among
those killed by the explosion. She was
brought home Immediately by friends,
who did not divulge to her the cause.
She had heard OF the disaster. how
ever, and rightly slmmised the truth.
At the evening service a prayer was
offered for the afflicted ones. and the
victims Of the explosion. This has
been the only incident that has hap
pened to mar the pleasure Of the camp
and everyone present expressed the ut
most sympathy for the afflicted ones.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
CHIEF ENGINEER has
BLOOD POISONING

Charles Franklin. chief engineer for
the Wilmington City Railway, Is suf-
fering with blood poisoning. He re-
Gently mashed the end OF his finger
while at the new electric plant on the
Brandywine. but as the wound healed
rapidly he paid but little attention 20
it. A few days ago Inflammation ap-
peared IN the arm and blood poisoning
developed. Prompt medical attention
has probably saved serious trouble.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
CoIored PeopIe Became Oulet

For the last week the colored people
who live on Wilson street between
Eleventh and Twelfth streets, have
caused such a disturbance that the
white residents of the> neighborhood
yesterday sent in a complaint to the
nolice station. The colOred people
learned this and last night Wilson
street was as quiet as an avenue in a
graveyard. gsA 5a&
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Will Address Baptlsts

The Rev. William l.. Pettingill will
speak at the morning and evening SER
vices in Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church on Sunday. In the morning he
will take for his subject, Fulfilled
Prophesies condemning Israel" IN
the evening his subject will be I'm
fulfilled Prophesies Concerning Israel
He will take as his topic THE City.
Bible school viii be held at O'Clock
and Christian Endeavor at 6.45 p. n.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
ALLEGED TRVSPASSRRS DISMISSED
Migrants Arraiened and Given Ten Days
in WOrkhOuSe

A bevy OF vagrants were arraigned be-
fore Deputy Judge Townsend this morn
ing IN the City Court The men were
Frank Young, Joseph Roach, Harry
Fisher. Robert Cunningham and James
Devine. They were given ten days in the
worlShouse The men were arrested by
Patrolman Burchinal.
William Chester and Thomas Reigo
charged with trespass were arraigned and
Chester was dismissed on the promise OF
better behavior. Reigo was sent to the
Ferris Reform School.
John Saville was fined 81 and costs for
being disorderly.
Daniel Fletcher, a youth, was charged
with assaulting Frank MacarOy, another
youth. The assault was the outcome OF a
wrangle over game OF ball. Fletcher
was dismissed.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
LItlIe creek pemoerats 10 Meet

Speclal % the EveninE Journal
Dover. Aug 23.-The Democrats OF
Little Creek will have another big rally
in their clubroom tonight. when ad-
dresses will be delivered by w. Penn
Shockley, Alexander M. DAILY, @. Ia
Brothers and Frank Whelen. William
Lewis and Charles J. Paradee. nomi-
nees for State senator and representa-
tive, respectively, are also expected Il
be present at the meeting. well a.
several Of the candidates OF the county
ticket.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Hls Whereabouts Unknown

Edward R. Cooch will return from
his vacation next Wednesday. His
whereabouts at present are unknown,
as he refused to tell where he would
spend his time. His friends have tried
all sorts of ways to find them out, but
they have beeen unsuccessful.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Beautiful Dwellings

The attention of home-seekers and
investors is called to the operation of
the Home Real Estate Company on
West Sixth and Seventh streets, now
nearing completion. They are truly
ideal homes. with the best location in
the city. and at a price and on terms
within the reach of all buyers. Tive
are finished completely and open for
inspection. For prices. terms, etc, ap-
ply to Charles w. Gooding, Real Es-
tate Agent, Eighth and Jefferson SITS.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Two Smallpox Cases

Norvel Wooters colored, A years old,
of No GIG A street. was pronounced a
smallpox patient this morning, and was
taken to the Emergency Hospital.
JoseDh Michael. white. of No. 626
Grubb's court. is also in with the dis
ease. He viii be sent to the Emergency
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
FuneraI Of Zaeharlah collins

The funeral Of Zachariah Collins, col
ored. who was killed in the explosion
on Wednesday, will take place tomOr-
row afternoon from his late home, No.
1905 Pine street. Services will be held
at o'clock in Union A. NJ. p. Church.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
DEIGhTON CHANGES HIS PLANS
Report Says lie AspiTss TO Clerk Of Or
phanS' Court

1t was rumored this morning that
William T. Deighton, of Marshallton,
who was a candidate for register of
Wills. had withdrawn in the interest of
Fred Eden Bach. 1t is further under
stood that one Of the conditions under
which he withdrew was that he be sup
ported for clerk of the Orphans Court,
for which he will be a candidate.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Trolley Cars Collide

A trolley car of the Peoples Railway
Company and a car of the Wilmington
City Railway Company ran together
this afternoon at Front and King
streets. Both cars were damaged and
win have to be withdrawn from SER
vice. WE
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
10 Celebrate nPYthian paxn

Knights Of Pythias are arranging for q
Pythian Day at National Park on Sep
tember G. The excursion will be for mem
bers OF the Pythian Lodges I'm this city
and their families only. No tickets win
be sold. There viii be field sports and
other amusements at the park.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Letter carrler Uses Auto

Dover, Aug. 23.-Carrler w. III. Geh-
man. of Rural Route No. 5, has just made
one of his daily trips OF twenty-five miles
In an automobile, and IS so pleased with
the trip that he is considering the adj
visibility Of purchasing a machine for
constant use Leaving Dover at 1880 he
travelled the entire distance, made two
ten-minute stops and a stop FOR dinner
and was back at the Dover postoffice at
2 o'clock
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Died of Old Age

Patrick Haggsrty died this morning
at his home. No. ia North Van Buren
street, from old age. He leaves a son
and three married daughters, William
J. Haggerty. Mrs. Rosanna Donohue,
Mary j. MCCLELLAN and Mrs. Ellen Con-
molly. y
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Eiramen to Entertain

The Delaware Fire Company is making
arrangements to entertain the members
and wives of the Exempt Volunteer Fire
mems Association of Buffalo. on Septem-
Der 10 to IS. The visitors win be accom-
panied by a band and a hose cart which
did service in the volunteer department
years ago.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
Odd Fellows Jubilee

The Odd Fellows Jubilee Committee
is meeting with success in the matter
OF visiting lodges on the day of their
outing, on August 30. Seven out-of-
town lodges have signifed their inten-
ton Of being present.
Evening journal., 1902-08-23
GOLDEN COLLEGE OFFICE OPEN
TONIGHT.

Parents who cannot conveniently
call at Goldey College during the day,
may call this evening from Z to 9.
Young men and women, interested in
a business education, are invited to
call for a catalogue. and TO look
the college.