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Evening journal., 1903-09-12
BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE
Henry stafford's Big Building Neal
Eden Park Burned.

The big barn on the farm OF Henry
Stafford. near Eden Park, In South VII
mingtln. was destroyed by fire last night.
The flames originated from an unknown
cause and consumed a large amount Of
hay.
The blaze was discovered IN time 70
remove the horses and cows and some
farming implements from the barn. AN
alarm was turned in from box No. a. ai
Head and Lobdell streets, but the dis
-rict engines could do but Nlrio good, as
there were no plugs near the scene. The
nromen did what they could however.
The Joss has not been estimated.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
GREASY GLOVES CAUSED HIS FALL
Railroad Man Of This City Badly Hurt
in Accident at LamolSin.

Mor6ecai Smith. of 900 Lancaster street.
this csly. "a conductor on a shifnng cn-
gine on the p. B. & vs.. r.. r.. met with
a serious accident yesterday az Iamokin
sfadon. Smith was making up O train and
after he had been given the signal that
every.hinE was an right he notinor ths
engineer 10 go ahead. Then he jumped
for the first car, but his hold relaxed
and he fell backward, his head striking
rail and rendering him unconscious.
Smith says the cause of his accident was
due 10 the facl that he wore pair of
greasy gloves and that when he caught
hold Of the rail, his hand hold slipped and
he was thrown.
The man remained unconscious for some
,dme. but when be reached the Chester
Hospital, Drs Taylor and sitter put
three stitches On the wound and allowed
him 10 go home.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
EMPLOYS NoN-UEION MEN
George X. Huber Puts Seventeen New
Bakers to Work.

The trouble between George TT. Huber
and his bakers, which has been brewing
since Tuesday last, when one of the bail-
ers was discharged reached a climax yes
aerday. The won-known baker went 20
philadelphia yesterday morning and re-
turned with seventeen non-uni9n men
and rut them an to work.
The -sakers Union. through its agent
C.to Herald claims that one of the mem
bers was discharged by Mr.. Huber wltd-
out any cause. The latter. however, as
serts he had good reason 10 discharge the
man and gave him the necessary three
days notice required by the union.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
John H. Hastings, of
KirkWood. Killed Him
self With a Shot Gun
in His Bedroom
Edward Hearn, ofLaureI,
Cut His Throat With a
Razor, But VIII Re
cover

Because he was removed from his
position as foreman of section of
track in the vicinity OF Kirkwood and
given a minor position on the Della
ware Division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. J. II. Hastings. of Kirkwood.
took his life this morning.
When an Inspection of the road was
made some time ago it is said that Mr..
Hastings section was not up to the
standard and for this reason he was
removed by Supervisor Latrobe. He
was appointed tender of the canal
bridge and assumed his new duties at
a reduction of salary.
The unfortunate man brooded a
great deal over the change OF his posi-
tion and the affair prayed upon his
mind to such an exten. that this morn
ing I'm 1T OF dispOndency at his mis-
fortune. he secured his double bar.al
shot gun and while his wife was pre-
paring the morning meal he went TO
his bedroom and there shot himself
Wife Heard Shot.
Mrs. Hastings was surprised at hear
ing the report while busy about her
duties, but hastened up stairs where
she was confronted by horrible sight
Lying in a pool OF blood upon the floor
was her husband. He was dead when
she reached him.
The whole load of shot passed
through his head. The muzzle of the
gun was pointed just beneath his left
ear and the charge came out near the
back Of the neck
Neishbors Heard Screams.
The screams Of Mrs. Hastings brought
several neighbors to the scene. but the
man was not touched until the arrival
of Deputy Coroner Kilmer. who left
here on the 1886 train
SocT a crowd gathered about the
house Mrs. Hastings is prostrat ed
with grief Although he had been in
an unhappy condition for some time no
one supposed Mr.. Fe stings would end
his life 20 untimely.
Mr.. Hastings was SO years old and
had lived IN Kirkwood practically all
OF his life. He was postmaster OF that
town and was also a past master OF
Union Lodge. No. 8. A. +. A. NJ OF
Middletown.
The dead man had been employed by
the railroad for thirty-eight years and
for the past fifteen years had been a
foreman. He took a great pride 4 his
work and his friends are Of the op,n-
ion that he tried to do too much with
too few men.
He was well known I'm this city and
was one Of the jurymen in the Cottei
case several years ago. He is survived
by a wife and one son, George Hast
lngs. who is employed at Sparrow's
Point.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
COMBINE MATTER FIXED
Settled Fact That 5randywine Will be
Sixth Member.

meeting OF combine fire companies
was held last night and the affairs of the
combination discussed. Pt has now been
ascertained that the Brandywine viii be-
h.nation.
The meeting last night was secret. but
It is understood that matters were fixed
to the entire satisfaction Of all concerned.
The Brandywine win get no officers this
time, but In the event Of the combination
being IN existence two years hence, viii
come IN for its share.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
c,ptain colouhorn's Funeral.

Tho funeral of Captain W. G.. r. Coiqu-
houn formerly Of this city, who died sew
eral days ego az Atlantic city, viii take
place on Monday. Private interment Will
be made ia Arlington Cemalery near
Washington. at O'clock
Captain ColQuhoun WAS at one time
secretary of the Republican state Com
mittoe, and an active member of the
Youns Mems Republican Club.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Two Fall Fifteen Feet.

While working on a building incourse
Of erection al Rising sun yesterday
afternoon. Andrew Pennice and Angelo
Pecir fell fifteen feet 10 the ground I'd
both were severely injured. Pennice
sustained fractures Of two ribs and an
ankle and was removed 10 the Della
ware Hospital while Pecir was severe
ly bruised, but had no bones broken.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
MOTHER SAVES SON
Prevented Him From Cutting His
Throat at Her Own Risk.
Special to The Evening journal.

ElfNlHA NN ftAAN AaNNAAAAib 1OuAAaAs
Laurel. Sept. 12.-With big knife this
morning Edward Hearn. a scion of two
prominent Southern Delaware families
cut his throat in an attempt 20 commit
suicide and badly cut his mother who ar
rived IN time to prevent the deed being
FULFILLED
Hearn had been despondent for several
weeks and becoming despondent decided
10 end It all. When his mother came into
the room she found her son with the knife
at his throat. He had time to make but
one sash before she was at his side. She
wrested the knife from his grasp and was
badly cut
The son. who by that time was becoming
weak from the loss Of blood fell TO the
floor and was taken TO a bed by the moth
err who had prevented him from taking
his own life.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
PLAN TO PROTECT
BAY STATE HOLDERS
Committee Has Been APP
pointed to Formulate the
Reorganization Plans

Boston Sept l2.-Charles q. Eng
strom. who has been in conference with
Boston people Interested in the affairs
of the BAY state Gas Company of Dell
awuro. I'm order to- protect the Interests
of local holders yesterday afternoon
issued the following circulars
"'ro the stockholders of the Bay State
Gas Company of Delaware.
"'rhe undersigned have organized
into "a protective committee to protect
the interests OF tho stockholders of the
Bay state Gas Company Of Delaware in
the present litigntions now pending in
the various courts n Delaware PENN
sylNania, New York and Massachusetts,
and 60 formulnte such reorganization
plans as WIN fully protect the holders
of legally issued stock of the Bay State
Gas Company of Delaware. There
should Dee in the treasury of the com-
pany securitica and properties. outside
of the companys equities in Boston gas
companies. "a very large sym. over and
above AN the componys indcbtednes
"ln consequence of miswauagemcni
Of the compnnys assets ana propertS
/ IL Is necessarily for the stockholders I,
protect their own interests and see &,
Il that the assets of the corporation arc
properly collected by the receiver ani
the property distributed among The lo
gal stockholders.
"JOHN DUrF.
Jos r.. DOHERTY.
"EBENEzER r. FOGG
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
BEACH GIVES
OUT THE NAMES
District Attorney Announces
the Persons Indicted for
the Postal Frauds
SENSATIONAL CHARGES MAD[
Beavers, Machen and Others Charged
With Conspiracy to Defraud Govern
Ment in Supplying Letter Boxes,
Package Boxes and Devices.

Washington. Sept 12. United
States District Attorney Beach has
announced that the six persons named
in the seven Indictments returned b.
the grand ilEy last Tuesday arc:
Ccor-o ", beavers. former chief Of
tAa division Of salaries and allow
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
ADDlcKS IN BALTIMORE
Says Senator Alice is Able to Take
Care Of Himself.

J. Edward Addcks was in Baltimore
yesterday and when asked as to the re-
cert postofhce entanglement in Kent
county. he replied:
''That IS a matter that 7 am taking no
hand In. United States Senator Alice Is
looking after that matter, and l am sure
ae viii be able to take care OF himself" Z"
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Wales Nav Visa America.

London. Sept. ls.--It Is stated Huthorita-
sively at the Plymouth Navy Yard that
the morning after the home fleet has COM
pleted Its cruise which begins on October
BIS, the squadron commanded by Admiral
H. X. Wilson. in cross the Month Atlantic
as an escorl
The name of The person 10 be escorted IS
not given officially, but it is said to be
the Prince Of Wales.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
AaDointed chief Druaoist.

EIorscy y. Brown OF This city, has been
appointed chief druggist by the Pcnnsyl-
vania Hospital for the Insane at Warren,
Pa. Tie IS n well-known young man Of
ihis ci;y ana a graduate Of the Philadel-
phia College Of Pharmacy. For quite a
while he was a c.erk ia the drug store
of 4. James Belt at Sixth and Market
streets where ne made many friends.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
WORKING BUT FIVE DAYS
Diamond state Men Make Short Week
During summer.

During the summer most Of the em-
ployes Of the Diamond state Steel Conn
pany nave not been working on satur-
days The men preferred to work but five
days sooner than stop early the whole
week and the order was granted
The bar mill. which has been closed for
almost three months is being put in
shape and 81 is thought viii start some
time next week.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Operations During Past
Twelve Months Great
est in the History Of
Wilmington
Exceeds the Amount Ex-
pended From Septen-
Der !, I9or to Same
Month T9oe

The extent of the building operations
in this city durus iho twelve months
prior 20 the first Of this month makes
the most prosperous year ia the buiid-
ing trades line in the hia,ory Of VIII
mngton. over S2,ooo,ooo was expended
during this period m alterations and
The erection Of new buildings, which
exceeds the money expended for the
same purposes from September !, 1901,
TO the same month n 1902, by nearly
81 100000. The following is a statement
recently complied by Building mspec-
tor John j. Cassidy of ihe work done
during each month of both years'
Year. lSlf- 1907.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
DISTURB
A POKER GAME
Officers Enter Room Before
Gard Players Are Aware
OF Their Presence
RAID WAS A COMPLETE SURPRISE
Cards, Money, Table and Prisoners Arc
Hustled on to the Police Station
Terrence Mulliaan Held Fer Trial
Until Next Tuesdoy.

In q third-story room at NO 4 East
Seventh street, shortly before ~ O'CLOCK
last night sat four young men in one
OF those quiet games of poker n joy
to the gamblers heart No sound save
the rinle OF the cards and the cllnk ot
money marrcd the stiffness OF the room
and the game went on.
a slight noise attracted the attention
of one OF the players. who listened with
cards poised ready TO DEAL but as the
sound was not repeated. dismissed the
matter from his mind. Had he put the
money ON the table I'm his pocket and
told a story. this story would not have
been written.
Unfortunately for himself the game
went on and before the players We're
aware of the fact several newcomers
ushercd themselves into the room ana
took possession of the cards, money ANA
table. at the same time informing the
gamblers they were under arrest
The newcomers composed a squad
Of police under Sergeant Lyons who
entered the cigar store ON the first floor
of the building and unnoticed climbed
TO the third floor.
Terrace Mullin was locked 'up aa The
proprietor OF the game, and his three
companions We're subpocnacd as wit-
nesses against him.
When the case was called for trial in
City Court this morning Assistant city
Solicitor BALDWIN Springer asked for a
postponemcnt until next Tuesday
morning. which was granted, bail being
fixed Ia the sum Of $1,000
Fined For Assault.
John Danahee was fined $40 and costs
FOR assault and battery ON John Muir
ply The defendant was rcpresente,
by Attorney John Lynn. who mudc
plea for the discharge Of his client, bu
the court was of the opinion that th
evidence was sufficient TO warrant pen
atty
John r Gibbons was held under 500
bah for stealing "a pair OF shoes fror
James LAWN. Gibbons ran AWAY wit
the pedal extremity COVERINGS Of favli
who was siecrins on the effects OF
t, jag in one OF the parks.
Thomas ID. Bland. colored was AIS
held for the Court of General Session
: He was arrested by Patrolman Harr
Taylor for carrying a concealed deadl
weapon When searched he had n re
volver in his possession.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Niah. sehooI.

The Wilmington Business School will
reopen its night term Midday Septem-
Der 2Sth. The individual methods Of
instruction viii continue to be the dis
tinguishing feature OF this school,
which permits a person to advance in
dependently of any other student.
The fee is only three dollars a month
in any Of the courses of study except
drafting. which is $3.50 "A month. Ar
rangements for entrance stNuld be
completed during this next week The
Office win be open from 73O to $50
every night. W. H. Beacon, pro-
prietor.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
MOROCCO MEN AelTATED
Much Depends on Whether Kid or
Patent Lssther Used.

Tharc s. a great deal of anSey among
the ltcal morocco men over shc prosrec;s
of the coming season some Of The plars
may have 90 shut down unti the Shoe
men eecide upon the cut ihs winter. rhsy
have not yet decided whether it wiA to
glazed Kid or patent leather AS most of
the factories here turn out glazed Kid the
Wilmington leather men are Trusting ihat
material viii be used this winter Tor
next summers shoes.
Competition ls becoming SO keen IN this
business thar the small plants. IL ls saia,
are having a struggle. as the hle concerns
can turn out the finished product so
much cheaper.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Miss ldle Returns to Grace.

Miss Eida Idle. director Of Grace Church
choir. who spent the summer in Europe,
has relurnei and will direct the fun choir
tomorrow and win sing a solo at the
morning service. Miss Idle continued her
study Of vocal music in England and
Paris. She Is much benefited by the trip.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
WEATHER BULLETIN

IN
generally cooler prevail with light
westerly cloudy nearly
partly
probably winds fol-
mostly
m o northeast breeas Banks.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Youn1 eunners Kin Many nIds.

James Winchester Jr., aged IA years.
and Henry Winchester aged - years.
are two OF the most enthusiastic young
gunncrs in the city. Yesterday James
killed 20 blue reed birds and a king rail
and Henry shot 81 reed birds and one
rail.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
TWO MEN TIRED
OF LIVING
LOCAL MARKSMEN TO MEET
Country Club win be Scene Of Good
Shooting This Afternoon.

A ,aoot that IS attracting considerable
among local marksmen IS that
which will be he'd at the Wilmington
Country Club this afternoon between
teams from The Wawaset Gun club. Mid
dlo;own Gun Club and Wiimir gton coun-
ery Cub. The best shots Of the State will
take part end after the club shoot indi-
udual matches VIII be pulled off. eugene
DUPONT is chairman OF the shooting COM
mittee Of the Country Club.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Layton's Mis- statements.

Dover, Sept. i2.-uniied states Senator
j. Frank Alice was asked for an opinion
of a report of a threatened split IN the
Cabinet on account Of She removal OF Mss
Huda b. Todd. she Greenwood postmis-
tress. He refused 10 discuss g..
Secretary Of State Layton said:
The civil service rules or any either rules
were not violated Postmaster General
Payne has made as clear and concise an
explanation Of the case as can be made,
as far as t relates TO Oils department at
Washington
il b parallel case 10 thar of the posi-
maste. at Middletown. Del. In which Sem
ator Ball. who has the distribution of the
patronage I'm New Castle county desired
the incumbent. Mr. Jolls. TO remain lr
office His term had expired and he was
serving without "a commission, when Sena
ltor Pail had him recommissloned. whicl
Twas perfectly Satisfactory. according q
the agreement between the two United
States Senators.
In accordance with the same agreement
Senator Alice made the removal Of MIS-
Todd at Greenwood. Such cases are hap
pening every day throughout the country
CONTINUED on Fifth Fage.)
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
QUARTERS FOR REPORTERS
Manager Doekssadsr Sets Aside a
Room in the Garrios Theatre.

when Manager poclsst1ccrs new
theatre ON Market street is completed
il wiz contain "a room which win be
thrown open for tho use of the working
newspaper men of This city. II VIII be
furnished with modern furniiure and
will nll "a long-felt want providing "a
convenient place for reporters TO pre-
pare their copy without leaving their
district.
Mr. Dockstador is always looking out
for the interest of the newspaper men
In wilmington.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

at Lynchs. II our goods are satisfac-
tory tell others. II not tell us. LIP
toms English Breakfast Tea. quality
No 1. 35c. package Ceylon and India
Tea. quality no. 1. SIC. package; Qual-
tty No. .. soc. packages. Fruit Jars and
spices.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Accented NewIPosition.

Harry f. Messick mas resigned as
druggist for Or. b. r. Neasey and ac-
,epted a position with the T.. /. DUPONT
ne Nemours Company. He viii as
sumo his new duties Monday morning
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

A blessing alike to young and old; DR..
Fowler's Extract OF Wild Strawberry.
Natures specific for dysentery, diarrhoea
and Eummef complaint.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
MEnDINGs.

We have just received some beautiful
designs IN framed pictures suitable for
wedding gifts See them at W. Roy
IFryers l0 and loS e. Thlrd street.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
SPENT
IN BUILDING
CARPENTERS FINED
Forty -one Who Failed to Parade on
labor Day Pay 81 Each.

At NEE ing Of the Carpenters and
Ioincrs' Local Union on Thursday
evening fory-oue members were nned
81 each for falling 20 participate In
ihc Labor Day parade.
one man who worked un that day
was taxed So, and another that desc
created the day by shooting reed birds
was nned eighty conis for each bird he
shot, The man who carried Che brn-
ner in the plraac FOR three dollars.
u1s also accused of working on that
day by chose who were fined, but the
charge did not hold good.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
CHARLES O. ENGsTROM.
ATTORNEY"
reorganization Picl

New York sept. i2.-Tho Reorgani-
cation Committee of the Bay State Ga-
Company of Delaware yesterday un-
nounced the abandonment of the latest
plan of reorganization, and stated that
new plan would be promulgated soon
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
NOT PARALLEL
WITH MIDDLET0WN
secretary Of State Layton
Giving Out Misinforma-
tion TO Public
Gossip ABOUT BYRNE'S PLACE
Postmaster General Payne is Getting
Wrought Up over the Stir Made by
the Removal of Miss Toda--charses
Malice.
Malice.

Senator Ball returned this morning from
Philadelphia. where he went with a pa-
tont lie said there was no new Develop
ments In the case of Miss Todd. who
was moved from the Greenwood posiof-
flee az the Instance OF Senator ANee to
whom che had been personally ohnox-
ious' 70 was pointed ont today that the
Middietown postofhco case which secre-
tary Of state Layton cites IS a parallel
case with that OF Greenwood Is very DIFF
ferent
The postmaster at Greenwood Is APP
pointed for a term Of four years. The
Greenwood ofhcial is not presidential
appoinsoe and Us not named for term
of years.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

Forbes & Co. removed to 4O6 Shipley
St Wall paper, window shades. Both
phones.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

Is long after dinner smoke. 10c
straight per box Of %. $500. Dur
stems
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
BUY GOOD GROCERIES

Norris Electric Company, 3i5 ship
ley street Both phones.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
M compromlse CanaIdate.

Regular Republican leaders said today
that the men who AVE been mentioned
as possible appontscs for dlstrlc. actor
ney could not with proprlety serve The
men mentioned are Attorney General n.
II. Ward Deputy Robert II. Richards II
c. Conrad and William s. Hnlss. They an
signed "A petition asking that Mr.. Nie'ds
be appointed 20 mn the office when Nj
Byrne nrst resigned
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

The Best is Cheapest.
Buy Crown paint a. Cartmelrs.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Stop That couoh.
Everythina EIeetrles

We cartmeIIIs vInegar o Tar.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12
Harry Nane.L

Stop That Leak
IN your roof with Cartmelis roof paint
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

7 Our CREED; To publish
the news that oagbt to be
published; to tell the truth
that ought to be told, and to
put it into readable form.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

WEATHER. Today, Fair,
generally cooler, light and
fresh northerly winds. To-
morrow, Fair to partly cloudy
light and fresh winds.
Evening journal., 1903-09-12

CONTINUED on Fifth Fage)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-06-25
Another Salt Lake Man to SIEVE
His Come ton With 0, S. |,
4 NJ HElGn0 GOES TO WEISER
Assistant Chief Clerk for the Freight
Claim Department Gets a Title and
Substantial Increase In salary,

What with the Salt Lake Route and
other railroads drawing on the clerical
forces at oregon Short Line headquaf-
tiers there are number Of minor
changes taking place in the Deseret
News Building daily, The latest is the
appointment Of Il. NJ, Heigho, assistant
chief clerk OF the freight claim depart
ment, as auditor for the Pacific 4
Idaho Northern, with headquarters ut
Weiser Ida, This announcement was
Forthcoming this morning on his return
from Idaho.
The PIN" is to be congratulated on
securing such n competent man from
the Eccles school OF graduates. Mr.
Helgho has been identified with the
railroad business In America since 1894
when he entered the employ Of the
wabash at Detroit, Mich, as clerk,
Since that time he has worked for the
Michigan Central Union Pacific Mis-
souri, Pacific and the Oregon Short Line.
He was also cashier and car accountant
for the old Idaho Central before II was
absorbed by the Short Line. He has
been In the employ OF the Oregon Short
Lem here for the past four years and
has made may friends. He viii leave
for Welser on Saturday night TO enter
into his new duties. Mrs, Heigho and
family, however will remain In Salt
Lake for some time.
The Pacific & Idaho Northern IL a
small road 81 miles in length, but Il
does a big business. and is now ex-
tending, II Is understood that It also
expects to extend In the near future
In the direction OF the beautiful ray
ette lakes.