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The independent., 1903-09-03
Tom Johnson

The career of this man tickles the
fancy. A millionaire after a poverty
stricken childhood, perpetual propa-
gandist in opposition to the very in
ttrests by which he made his own
money, an official who has consistently
end cleverly fought the street railway
systems he himself built up-all in
all, Mayor Johnson is a picturesque
and doughty figure.
There is one thing to be said for
Henry George. He had way of get
ting hold of men with his theories and
his personality in such way that
nan once thoroughly imbued with his
gospel was transformed thereby into
All intellectual and political mission
ary of such an ardent type that the
II en- who go to convert the Hottentots
might well emulate their fervor
Tom Johnson got into the atmos-
phere OF this propaganda and his has
been a serious case. Enriched by the,
tariff, he became free trader; living
on "unearned increments," he opposed
the ownership of unused land; unus-
ually successful in his street railways
ventures, he began a crusade against
monopoly privileges.
An idea is veritable dynamo I'm
this mans head and has kept not only
Mr. Johnson himself busy, but all Ohio
astir. Just where all this will end
who can say? But at this time it be-
hooves the publ; to keep an eye on
Ohio and the strenuous mayor Den
yer News.
The independent., 1903-09-03

If troubled with cancer write to DR..
T. O'Connor, whose ad. appears in The.
Independent. He is a specialist OF,
a. 'lity and has cured many OF the most
virulent cases. Mention The Inden,
pendent
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
FIRE COMPANY COMBINE
HAS BEEN FORMED
Same Old Organizations
With Addition of Bran
dywine Company

It IS now a fact that for p more years,
unles schanged by law there will be a
combination and ant-combination in the
local fire department. The matter was
definitely settled last night by the repre-
sentatives of six companies afhxing their
signatures 70 a compact, whereby all de-
partment officers shall be taken from the
organizations named in the agreement
until each has had representation.
The meeting was held at the Liberty
engine house with A. J. Neidermaier pre-
siding and W. p. Morgan acting as sec
retary. The Friendship Fire Company
was represented by J. l.. Glaclen. chair
man; and Charles White and W. p. Nor
gan; the Phoenix by J. J. Patterson,
chairman, and John II. Walker and EN-
nett Morrow; Liberty by John May,
chairman, and J. T. McHugh and
owen j. Palmer; Weccacoe. by NJ. T.
Conway. chairman, and w. c. Johnson
and James Meally; Washington, by Henry
Hirzel. chairman. and A. j. NeidermaicI
ana G. NJ. Yates. and the Brandywine
Company by C. J. Horrigan. chairman
and A. j. Finnerty and c. c. Watson.
As a result of this compact the anti.
combine will now comprise the Reliance
Delaware, Fame Hose, Water Witch ant
the Union companies.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
.EX- -PUGILIST PLANS
BIG LEGAL BATTLE
Moriarity Will Fight Proceed
ings to Annul Adoption by
DIR. Dougherty

For the past three years c. ]. Moriarity
known TO patrons Of the prize ring as
Jack DAILY has been a policeman IN
In regard to his adoption
by DR.. Dougherty which proceedings
OF the latter are endeavoring 20 prove 81
legal. Morlarity has made the follow
ing statement:
II first met DR.. Doughenty in the fan Of
'96 at Wilmington.
''Dr. Dougherty was at that time" said
Moriarity. much interested IN prize
fighting. Dougherty had an established
residenc- az that time I'm Pennsgrove.
near Wilmington. where he had a hand
some cottage. He sent for me. and pro-
posed that he should act as my manager
which he did for some time.
Later on he proposed 10 adopt me-
without the slightest suggestion on my
part. I consented to this, and the adop-
tlon proceedings were held before the
Chancellor I'm Delaware.
Il am informed by my counsel, willard
Salisbury and Waiter IT. Hayes. Of Della
ware, that the adoption proceedings are
perfectly regular and legal in every re-
spect.
"I have not seen or communicated with
DIT. Dougherty for the last three years.
but ] understand his mother and sister
are back OF the proceedings which have
been Instituted to declare the adoption
Illegal, on the grounds Of DR.. Dougheriy' S
alleged non-residence IN Delaware at the
time. The case will be contested TO the
last"
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
Mr.. WARNER MERELY
ALLUDED To LYNCHING
Those Who Expected Sensa-
tional Address on Recent
Crime Were Disappointed

Many Of those who attended the meet
ing at Friends Meeting House. Ninth
and Tatnall streets. last night to hear an
address by George M. Warner. OF Ger
mantown were disappointed. IL had been
announced that he would probably dis
cuss the recent lynching, but he only
made the merest ailuston TO that tragedy.
During the discussion Mr.. Warner al
luded TO the recent crime in a general
way. He said that he did not propose 90
discuss the past. No doubt many OF
those present had their faith shaken by
the acts Of violence which had been COM
mitted here and also when they had read
Of acts committed In other states which
appeared 10 show that wrong was in
power instead OF religion and right All
Christians. he continued. have their faith
shaken at times. but they must suffer as
Christ himself suffered.
I IL was an able gospel sermon and
among those who heard a. were Chiei
Justice Charles b. Lore, the Rev. j. J
Huston. the Rev. A. w. Lightbourn, thu
Rev. William Frederick Lewis. Colone
Francis McCloskey and Alfred Cav
throp.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
SHOP
AGAINST Loss BY FIRE
Malleable Iron Company's
New Plant Will Be Model
When Completed

Work Is progressing rapidly on the new
plant Of the Wilmington Maneable Iron
Company In South Wilmington and by
the first Of November the contractors. tho
Tid,water Construction Company expect
TO nave Its part of the work finished.
Then the machinery will be placed IN po-
sltlon and by the first Of the coming year
the hum OF machinery will be heard at
the new plant.
IL VIII be next TO impossible for the place
to burn down. The frame work Is OF
iron end an the wood work is being COW
cred with a sheaiing Of copper. Even
though a fire should start. II could be
gotten under control before II gained
heaIway.
A unique feature that Is being con-
structed with the new works Is rest
aurant ana kitchen. where the employees
viii ind an the staple and delicacies OF
the season
on account OF the piint being so far re-
moved from the city proper this will be
hailed with much pleasure by the en-
ployea. The cost Of the food served at
the restaurant win be only nominal.
The big works now loom up from dis
tance and look like town in themselves.
In some respects it will practically be in
dependent OF the city, as Il viii have its
own light plant and-water supply.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
FATHER GETS CUSTODY
OF HIS TWO CHILDREN.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Dismissed in the Zahn
Case

In the Court OF Chnnccry this morn
Ing. Chancellor Nicholson discharged
the writ OF habeas corpus I'm the Zahn
case and gave Frederick j. zahn the
custody of his two children. who have
been In the Home for Friendless Chill
dren for several months. Robert Adair
represented Mr.. Zahn. and David Rein
hardt. who represented the home. made
no objection TO the children being re-
leased One OF the grounds for asking
for the discharge OF the children from
the home was that no papers could be
found whereby they were committed
TO the institution.
The cnse Of George a. Willis vs. Ma
ria G. Hartman was held over until
Thursday OF next week on account OF
some papers In the case being missing
Mllburne Chandler represented the
complainant and A. and NJ e. Smith
the respondent.
Argument was heard on motion Il
dissolve a restraining order in the cas-,
ris and Emmett +. Stldham. sheriff o.
New Castle county. The argument
however. was not completed and wal
held up until September "a.
Robert Adair represents the G, 4
plainant and Conrad and Hastings IN
respondent
The petition Of Edgar r. Green. ex
ecutor Of the last viii and testamer
. OF william J.. Pyle. deceased. prayin
that the mortgage be paid on the es
tate Of Benjamin w. Grayer wa
granted.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
THE POPULAR EVENING SCHOOL.
A Large Number Of Students Are
Enrolling For the Evening
School of Goldey College.

It is more popular than ever. A
greater interest Is shown this year
han ever before I'm the Evening School
Of Goldey College. Students have been
enrolling during the past two or three
weeks.
The charge for Penmanship alone is
$3.50 per month. A Bookkeeping course,
including penmanship may be taken
for SO a month in advance. or $40 for
three months. payable weeklk or in
any other way that may suit the con-
venience of the student.
popular course consists of Pen
manship, Arithmetic and spelling, the
rate for this course being the same as
that for the bookkeeping course.
low rate is also offered for the
curses in English, Shorthand and
rypewriting. For fun information,
call this evening at the Golden Col
ege Office. second floor Institute
Building. Market street. corner Eighth.
rhe regular faculty of Goldey College
teach at the Evening School
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
LOOKED FOR OLD HOME
w. n. MendinhaIl, Of Texas, Returns to
Wilmington After Long
Absence.

w. II. Mendinhall Of near Houston,
Texas former resident Of this city,
arrived in Wilmington last night after
an absence OF thirty years. He took a
walk down Market street last night TO
see IL the house he was born In was still
standing. but he failed to recognize a..
He thinks it was on the west side OF
Market street between Front and Sec
ond.
In 1892. when he was born. his ia
ther. w. A. Mendinhall. was an officer
I'm the Delaware Fire Insurance Com-
pany. and I'm the old insurance company
building he was born.
The only buildings that he recog-
nized were the City HAN and the Del
aware House. Yesterday he was al
Glasgow, Delaware, whore he visited O
sister. Mrs Susan Black. whom he had
not seen for thirty years.
Mr. Mendinhall is the owner OF whai
Is termed a hay ranch OF Gal acres.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
seashore RulIdinas unroofed.

A. C. McCausland, formerly of this
city, superintendent Of the Atlantic
City railroad. reported that the fury Of
the storm which struck Cape May at
$50 was unprecedented. He said that
a bank had been unroofed and the
Queen Anne pier partially torn away.
He also said that a number Of cottages
had been unroofed but was unable to
give details on account Of his early de-
porture from the resort. He had not
heard OF any loss Of life.
The crews and passengers Of trains
arriving about o'clock at %aighn's
Point reported that n veritable cyclone
had struck Atlantic City, unroohng
from fifty to sixty hotels and cottages.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
BIG SHOWS MAY LOCATE HERE
Walter L. Main Thinking Of Making
Wilmington His Winter Quarters.

There is a possibility that Walter l..
Mains big shows viii winter IN this city
OF nearby. Edward c. Knupp, general
agent FOR tte shows has been here sew
eral days looking for suitable site.
Mr.. Main has permanent winter quar-
ters in Geneva, Ohio. ever since he start
ed IN the show business nineteen years
ago. However. he thinks he can better
winter and iengthen his season TO 4 ma
terial advantage by wintering a little fur
ther South
Wilmington would be gready benefited
should the winter quarters be established
here. Every winter the expenses in win
ter quarters are over 10000. and this Is
a tidy little sum 10 be divided among the
local tradesmen. In the neighborhood OF
FIVE hundred horses must be cared for,
nearly one hundred hay and meat-eating
animals. and fifty head Of small stock.
Two hundred men are employed at lib
eral wages.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
BULGARIA WATTS
FORPOWER' 'SREPLY
Will Not Act in Balkan Situa-
ton Until 1t Is Re
ceived
10000 RESERVES ABE CALLED OUT

a Week Will Suffice to Enable Minis
try to Judge If Appeal to Powers
Will be suceessful-Fishtins in
Macedonia Continues.
Sonia. Bulgaria, Sept. 16.-No impor-
tant step is likely to be taken at the
present critical juncture. pending the
return to the capital of Prince Ferdi-
nand and a reply from the powers or
some information from them In re-
spect to Bulgaria's note.
The air here is filled with rumors OF
mobilization. II is alleged that the first
three divisions Of the army, having
their centres at Sofia, Philippopolis
and Slivnac. have been called out. In
official quarters, however. 1t is declared
that the only step actually decided
upon is the summoning to colors of the
first three divisions, who retired from
the army during the last three years.
This will give a force Of some 10000
men, who will be chiefly employed in
strengthening the troops along the
frontier.
Il is expected that a week will suffice
to enable the ministry to judge of the
extent to which it's final appeal to the
powers is likely to prove successful.
Doubts are expressed in diplomatic
circles whether the Bulgarian note will
bring any decisive results. but there IS
every disposition to recognize the SIN
certify of the ministry's attitude and
its complete justification for issuing
such document in view of the i'm
mense forces that Turkey is gathering
in threatening close proximity to the
Bulgarian frontier.
It is stated that the Porte has pro-
tested to Austria against Austrian and
Hungarian firms being allowed TO fur
nish the Bulgarian government with
cartridges at the present time.
More fighting is reported from the
vilayet Of Monastir. A large body Of
troops, sent to Pelister mountains to
disperse the bands concealed there,
was attacked by the insurgents and suf-
| fered heavy losses from bombs. The
/ Turks also lost many men in a fight
near the monastery of Kamikia at Ok
rida. II Is announced that detach
ment Of Turkish troops which went e
the Greek monastery at Bareshani
near Monastir to seek a number o
revolutionists supposed to be in hiding
in the building. finding none there. Sc
fire to the monastery and killed th'
servants and the women. At Kons
kiglavi. near Rosengrad, "a body o
Turkish infantry and cavalry. accom-
panied by mountain battery, fought I
three-hours' engagement with mum
Der Of insurgents. The Turks had 81
killed and many wounded.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
STOLE BATHER'S CLOTHING
Thieves Take Frank Oconnor's Gar.
ments From Dock.

When Frank Conner emerged from a
bath IN the Christiana river yesterday al
Orange street wharf he was confronted
with ap roblem Someone had stolen his
clothing while he was swimming and he
lived half a mile from the dock. lie fin-
ally swan the Chrisiiana to the South
side where he was furnished with pair
OF overans by workmen. Finally sur
rounded by several friends. who formed
a circle. he rapidly made his way home
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
MET DEATH ON THE RAILS
Emmett Martin, Brakeman, Killed in
an Accident Yesterday.

Emmett Martin. a brakeman on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. was killed
in an accident near Philadelphia last
night. All the details Of the accident
could not be learned this morning but
II is said he was caught between two
cars.
Martin is well known in the vicinity
Of Hockessin, as he was raised by
Thomas NJ. Walker. father Of the we'll
known lawyer. Francis M. Walker. a
prosperous farmer of that vicinity He
also worked several years ago I'm the
snuff mills at Yorklyu.
The unfortunate young man was
about 25 years of age. He had been
married two years and leaves a wife
and one child.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
CANNOT FIND HOUSES
New York Division Railroad Men on
Lookout For Homes Here.

New York railroad men are having
great difficulty IN finding homes in
this city. When the terminal was re-
moved TO this city the men prepared
TO remove here with their families
Some gave up their homes in Philadel-
phia and New York. thinking they
would have no difficulty in finding
places here.
Yesterday they made a canvass Of
the real estate Offices but could find
no place to Slove.
number of them are going TO put
their household effects in storage and
board until some Of the houses now
being constructed can be finished.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
STORM DAMAGE ABOUT MILFORD
Highway Blocked by Falling Trees and
Farmers Sustain Loss.
Special to the Evening Journal.


Milford. Sept. ia heavy wind and
rain storm is raging here at this time,
and has been since o'clock this morn
ing. Much damage will result especially
"a the fodder that has not yet been saved
k1r which may be stocked In the fields.
ffhe streets hero this morning presented
! wild appearance indeed-large trees have
been blown down in some places, while
there IS a litter Of limbs and branches
everywhere.
On the Frederica road, north of town,
passage was blocked at an early hour
this morning by the falling of a century,
old oak across the road. The steamer
nsborough. loaded with tomatoes
some 5000 baskets--yesterday and left
town in the early evening for Philadei-
phia, but she was driven back into the
Mispilion by the storm ana the chances
are that the tomatoes will be a total loss
TO the consignee, r.. r. Macklin, Of Phil
|adelphia.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
Wires to the State Towns
Are Down or Crippled.
Loss of Life and Prop
ertyIAbOut Laurel
Atlantic City and Cape
May Felt Effects of
Gales Fury and Are
Cut Off From World

The storm which broke this morning
promis es to be one Of the severest along
tho coast that has prevailed in years.
Every wire to the Jersey shore resorts is
down, but such meagre reports as have
come through indicate that much dam
age has already been done at Cape May
ana Atlantic City. In both places houses
have been unroofed. the meadows are un-
der water and worse is feared.
Meagre reports from the lower part
of Delaware arc to the effect that great
damage was done.
Telegraphic communication with the
lower part of the State is almost i'm
possible. The wires are down and the
full extent of the damage cannot be
learned in detail.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
WEATHER BULLETIN

The New New England a.
prevail fresh norhey
Friday
sailing
increasing mod
eae o
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
Mrs. wainwriobt Enter.sin,.

Waneta Council held a short session
last evening and adjourned to proceed
in a body to the home of Mrs. Eva
Wainwright near New Castle, at her
request and an enjoyable evening was
spent in music and singing. Miss VAIN
wright entertained the members Of the
Council with some fine selections on
the piano which We're very much ap-
preciated. Mrs. B. Scott and Daniel
Ross gave two fine patriotic selections
as did Mrs. o. Goodnow.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
Candidate For Road Commissioner.

William II. Oele. christina hundfsd.
viii be n candidate for-Road Commits
sioner from that hundred at che coming
elections.
Mr.. Ogie is a well-known Republican
and has a large circle of friends. He ls
a prominent farmer and will make a
good commissioner.
He was formerly employed by the r. T..
Dupont de Nemours Company and has
many friends ON the banks.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
10 Ruild East launch.

Plans are being prepared for Coleman
b. Harris. manager OF the Delaware Ma
chine Works for the construction Of one
OF the fastest launches on the Delaware
river. The hull OF the boat win be built
on the lines Of a torpedo boat. An expert
naval architect IS preparing the plans.
Power viii be furnished by four CYL
inder gasoline engine OF thirty-flve horse
power OF his own design. that will make
about 800 revolutions a minute. II Is ex-
pected TO make twenty miles an hour.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
FARM HELP SCARCE
Vegetables Rotting in the Field-No
One TO Pick Them.

siilford, Sept. i6.-The quesslon Of hep
is becoming a serious one in this section
anyway. Many farmers have been COM
PEELED to let their fodder blow away be-
cause they could not secure sufficient
help to save It and tomatoes are rotting
IN the fields for the same reason. Just
What the outcome of the matter will be it
is hard to surmise. quite a number of
farmers have decided to divide their
land. so that they may be able 10 do
their work with little help. and this may
solve the problem. They say they cannot
afford TO pay more than from S12 to SIS
per month for farm labor.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
READY FOR VoLKsFEST
Next Monday and Tuesday, " Clear,
Will Be Great Days at
Springs.

This evening. after rehearsal, a meet
ing Of the Delaware Saengerbund will
take place and all arrangements for the
Volksfest which will be given on next
Monday and Tuesday at Brandywine
Springs. will be perfected. A great deal
OF interest is manifested In this festival
and the crowning point of the Fest
viii surely be the great carnival on Tues
day night. Some valuable prizes are Of
fered for the same, and II the weather
is favorable thousands win participate in
this jolly event.
Evening journal., 1903-09-16
JUDGE COCHRAN
WAS PUZZLED
Peo Case Too Much for
Him to Decide in One
Day
WILL TAKE WEEK TO CONSIDER

tends That He is Not Guilty Of the
Charge and Creates Doubt in Courts
Mind.
when the case OF Samuel peo, which
has attracted much attention was
called in City Court this morning, both
the state and defense We're ready to
proceed with the trial. The charge
against the defendant was that of har-
boring a girl under age for immoral
purposes. and through his attorney, j..
Frank Ball. he entered a plea Of not
guilty.
The principal witness was Lucy Rut-
ter, pretty i6-year-old girl She tes-
tilted that she was I'm Peo's house on
the night Of the raid. September s.
Mr.. BAH contended that Peo did not
harbor the girl as she went TO his
house. She was a total stranger to the
defendant and "A resident of another
city. ITO harbor a girl for immoral
purposes" said Mr.. Ball. 1T is neces-
sary TO show that some attempt at con-
cealment is made"
The court announced that It would
give a decision in the case on Wednes-
day week.
Thomas Townsend. colored, was fined
$50 and costs for acting disorderly
The case of Margaret n. Ware,
charged with violating the Health ordi-
nance was dismissed at the request Of
Assistant city Solicitor Springer, who
informed the court that the defendant
had complied with the law.
James Milburn and Samuel Gurley
were sentenced To thirty days each for
vagrancy and John Patterson for the
same offense win spend ninety days al
the county institution.
The recommendation OF Agent Frank
Stout, Of the S. p. c. c.. L0renz Al
fonsus and Lewis Boyle, two boys, were
committed TO the Ferris Reform School
The youngsters were tried and foun,
guilty yesterday of stealing shoes from
Morris Levy. a Market street shol
merchant.
Bertha Richardson colored, was fine'
SO for acting disorderly in the rear o
the Lyceum Theatre last night.
John. better known as "Bucky' Reet
was fined IS and costs for drunkenness
IFS pals were also arrested a day be
, fore him. and "BucSy" looked raths
lonesome when arraigned this morn
ing.