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Evening journal., 1903-04-29
HARKNESS BUILDING SOLD
Purchased BY Manufacturers Con-
pany for $4,000.

The deal for the Hardness Building,
on the northwest corner Of Tenth and
Market streets. which has been pend
ing for several months. was closed
yesterday, when the deed for the prop
erty was filed by William $. Hilles at
the recorder of deeds Office. The prop
erty was purchased from Edwin r. Dill
worth by the Manufacturers Contract
ing Company. The consideration was
S35.0OO.
The Manufacturers Contracting
Company is connected with the Du-
Pont Powder Company. so that it is
practically the DuPonts who have
purchased the property. II is UNDER
stood that "A large office building will
be erected on the site. and the Will
mington Trust Company VIII have
offices on the ground floor
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
LEo,s PoNrIFrCATE

Historians credit Saint Peter with
reign as head OF the Church of twenty
fve years. two months and seven days
Today Pope Leo accomplishes a pom
tihcate Of equal length. only one oc-
cupant Of the Papal throne has reigned
longer and that was Plus TX. the im-
mediate successor Of Leo.
When Cardinal Gioucchino Pecci was
elevated to his present great office he
was then an old man. and at the time
there was talk that it would not be
long ere the Roman Church would be
called upon 10 name his successor. yet
all of the great men whose names
were on the lips OF men twenty-five
years ago. have gone to their reward
and Leo remains. In the Sacred Col
leSe. at the time Of the elevation Of
The present Pope. sat cardinals young
er than Leo. and who may have helt
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

In 200 years there will be no more
anthracite, II seems. Wei, good
many of the people who use it now will
not need it then to warm them.
Johnny Jones-Why do ma and re-
quire such different medicine. pa?
Mr.. Jones (puzzled)-I don't under
stand you. my son.
Johnny Jones-Well, in the spring. il
always takes trip to Europe or the
springs to do for ma what just "a plain
dose of molasses and sulphur does for
me-
The New England mill owners who
talk of moving their plants to the
South should note the fact that the
Southern States arc passing child labor
laws.
Liazie-Does Chimmy know how TO
make love?
Aggie-Sure, He hain't been a cad
die two years fer nuttn
For refusing TO take medicine for an
attack of the prevailing epidemic
John Townes was arrested in Cincin-
natl on Monday. He is now undergo
ing homeopathic treatment in the grir
of the law.
The Vermont maple sugar growers
who accept the failure of the sugar
Icrop philosophically. are said 10 have
lgood reason.
Aunt Jane (to Bobby. who has had 4
lfalD- I wouldn't CRY, Bobby.
Bobby -Of course you wouldn't. and
I wouldn't cry " you fell down. Blu
what's that 10 do with the question?
We do not believe there is anything
duller than the brilliant converse.
tion among the characters OF a book.
Green-Jones came TO me with
great financial scheme a few months
ago and offered 10 let me in on tn
ground floor.
Brown-And Of course you went in.
Green-Yes.
J Brown-How did you come out?
Green-Didn't come out at all. Their
were no exits.
Jules Simon. one of Frances great
! est political figures during the Seco1.
Umpire, win shortly be honored by
monument.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

the ambition Of becoming the success
sors of st. Peter after Leo should have
finished q brief reign. Many Of them
are in their graves, while the supreme
Pontin continues, not simply the nomi-
nal. but the active head Of the Church.
This venerable old man has wit
messed almost complete transforma-
ton of human affairs During his
lifetime railroads and steamships have
been evolved; the telegraph and teie-
phone have been invented, and thou
sand other things necessary to human
comfort and progress have been de-
vised But, greater than all. he has
witnessed a transformation of human
thought. Despotism has in large meas
ure disappeared from both ecclesiasti-
cal and secular government. II viii be
to the future glory of Leo that he has
.grasped the new idea and instead of
opposing the mighty foros Of his
Church to stay its progress, he has
given it his sympathy and active sup
port Those who withhold from Leo
the homage which others pay his sa-
cred office. yet have profound regard
for his exalted character as a man.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
Martial Law.
,ilodelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The decision handed down yesterday by
the Pennsylvania Supreme Court In the
Nadsworth case is one of great interest
and Importance The question ait issue
was that of the amenahility Of militia
man 10 the civil or criminal courts for
acts committed sn obedience to orders IN a
time and place under qualified martial law.
The material facts I'M the case We're un-
usually clear and the issue particularly
well defined. The court held that the Gov
ernment has the powe- i'm necessity Of os7
tablishing martial law, and that this must
he real and effective within tts neces-
sary field and for VS. purpose; that for
the time being the authority of civil Of
ncers 9s In allegiance. A sentry who, in
obedience ITO orders. shot and killed a
citizen. Notwithstanding the fact that a
coronor's jury had found that the killing
was unjustihable and that "a justice of the
peace had issued warrant for his arrest,
was discharged from custody In effect,
the courts ruling upholds THE right Of the
State through its military arm to act In
emergency in independence OF the civil
power.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

Citizens Of Wilmington, do YOU want
a John HUM i'm the Mayors chair2 DO
YOU want to be governed from Clay
mont Boston. Philadelphia, Arizona
and railway train? Are you willing
TO have a vulgar stranger control your
municipal affairs? Does il give you
pleasure TO have a corruptionist tell
you how you shall votee II so. at what
stage OF your devolution did you lose
your spines and sink to the jelly-fish
stage?
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
HsdIy Burned ey Molten Metal.

Simon Moran, an employe of the Dia-
mond State Steel Company, was horribly
burned ON his legs and arms yesterday
by flash from steel billet spilMng
molten metal over him. He was removed
ko his home on Townsend street in South
Wilmington, where he is in serious
condition.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

jay Ed. Addiclxs says that Senator
Ban broke his promise made to the
President by opposing the confirma-
tion OF William Michael Byrne. Sem
ator Ball says he never promised 10
vote for Mr. Byrne. There is but one
conclusion: jay ED. Addicks, among
his other accomplishments, is monu-
mental liar But why should he inter-
fere IL Senator Ball has broken faith
with the Presidentg Isn't Theodore
Roosevelt capable OF taking care Of
himself?
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
NEW ATHLETIC GROUNDS
Y. NJ. c. A. to Have Out door Sports
This Season.

Through the courtesy of William f..
Hawkins, the Young Mems Christian
Association has secured grounds on
which outdoor sports can be held.
The grounds are situated at Twen-
ueth street and the Boulevard. This
is an ideal location for athletic grounds
and the site is well adapted for the
purpose. Members of the association
are pleased with the grounds, as it is
something which has been needed for
some time. a baseball diamond and
tennis courts win probably be laid out
in few days.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

edge of the restraint that would be put
upon him? or VIII he reDudiate the
utterances OF Addicks? These are per-
unent questions, and we add another:
Is he senator In the same sense that
John HUM is Governor?
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-ono
Way coIonists Ratcs 20 the West.

Tickets on sale daily until June H.,
1908. inclusive. at all ticket offices OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad TO
points in Arizona, California, Colorado.
Idaho. Mexico. Montana, Nevada, New
Mexico. Oregon. South Dakota, Texas.
Utah. Washington Wyoming and
British Columbia. at greatly reduced
rates. For full information. call at
ticket offices, Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. or write II. A. Miller, T. p. A.
Market street station, Wilmington,
Del.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
Hrakeman Mashed Retween cars.

While coupling cars at the Pullman
shops this morning, brakeman l. r. Nc
Clane, of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany was mashed between the cars. He
was brought to the Emergency Hospital
and later taken to his ONE, No 229 West
Fourth street
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

JAY Ed. issued another manifesto
yesterday Dear Reader. That you
might see it, we published 1t in full.
Otherwise you might have missed this
delightful bit Of humor. jay Ed, OF
claymont- says that the only way you
viii be recognized is by your accept
ance of his brand and by meekly bow
Ing your head while he fastons on the
yoke. he also says that this course has
been decreed and viii never be depart
ed from. Now "never" is a very long
time, and TO lay down an absolute law
suggests an intimate acquaintance
with foreordination and the decrees Of
Providence.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
Philadelphia Tue WORKING Here.

The tug Alexander G.. Hanna, Of Phila-
delpha, Is doing the towing OF the pack
cts Of The Charles Warner Company and
the George W. Bush ond Sons Company
between this city and Philadelphia. dur
ing the repairs being made to the tug
Meteor at the docks of the Pussy and
Jones Company.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

Immediately after his election TO the
Senate. J. Frank Alice declared that he
was going 10 do all in his power for
Republican harmony He declared that
there would be common primaries at
our approaching city election. Did
senator Alice speak without = knoHl-
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
Rody Of PatrIek Lore Eound.

The body of Patrick Horty, one Of
the two men who were drowned OF
Marcus Hook recently, was found this
morning off Chester. Charles Schlor,
of No. 210 South Heald street, went to
Chester today and identified the body.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
nIEn

DAuLEY-In this city. ON April %, 1903,
Thomas +. Daley.
Funeral on Friday morning al O'Clock.
from his late residence. No. 223 East Front
street High mass at ST. Mary's Church
lnterment at new Cathedral Cemetery.
WILEY-ln this city on The 18th inst.
Harvey j. Wiley.
Due notice Of the funeral will be given.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
TELEGRAPH COMPANY RESISTS
Seeks to Prevent Pennsy From De-
stroying Lines.

The Western Union Telegraph Company
hled suit in the United States Court yes
terday in Baltimore asking that nhe Phil
adelphia and Washington Raalroad Com
pany. a branch of the Pennsylvania rail-
road. be enjoined from destroying its sys-
EN- of poles and wires
The bin relies mainly upon the act Of
Congress passed in the year 1866, giving
telegraph companies the right of use
upon the lines Of all railroads that are
post roads of the United tates. IL al
,egcs that il the Pennsylvania railroad is
allowed TO destroy The telegraph COM
pany's system public business of the
country would be endangered as well as
the business of the principal cities of
America and Europe.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
Engine Broke Down.

The engine on train No. 1Ol leaving this
city at 7.o5 this moralng, broke down ait
Chester and an engine Off work train
was secured to take the train TO Philadel-
phia and the disabled locomotive WAS
brought to the shop in this city.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
$500

Ihree-ple1
hall suit in golden or weatl
cred oak, consisting Of ! sea
l rocker and l arm chair. E
tremely artistic design. A
wood, with odd shaped back
solid seats, high arms an
finely polished.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

Judge Co witness)-You say you
have known the prisoner all your life?
Witness-Yes. your honor.
Judge-Now. in your opinion, do you
think he could be guilty of stealing
this money!
Witness-How much was it2'
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

Judge Davis, OF Philadelphia, yester-
day sentenced the convicted school di-
rectors to eighteen months in the
penitentiary. This is a triumph OF de-
cency over the machine in It's very
stronghold. How far the custom OF
requiring fees from teachers had gone,
may never be known. but it was
stopped at the right time. These men
virtually sold positions in the public
schools. and no one could secure n
place without paying for II. This shows
the degradation that is possible under
a system like that which Philadelphia
now has and that Wilmington is
striving to get.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
VIII Hold. spseial Msstinn.

The Rev. A. Lee Grey, Of Denton. Md.
will begin a series of meetings on Sunday,
May g. ait $3.50 p. m. in Alliance Hall, No.
60 Adams street.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
$3.50
A BeldingI

Ice Box 2S in. long,
10 in. wide and 26 in.
high, zinc lined and.
made of ash with pan
eled ends, top and
front. The Refriger-
atOrs come with OF
withour water cooler
as desil ed.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

The Car of Russia intends TO sup
plement the reforms he has just an
.nounced by sholishing the punishment
|of political prisoners by bxlle TO ST.
IBERIA.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
Holding Rummaae Sale.

The Women's Home Missionary Society
of Mt. Salem NJ. e. Church is holding a
rummage sale at Thirteenth and Scott
streets.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
MILLARD F. DAVIS,
OPTICIAN and Nos and IL
EASr SECCND STREET
Established 1STJ.
REDUCED RATES TO ATLANTA.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Of
National Conference of Charities
and Correction.

For the benefit of those desiring 10
attend the National Conference of
Charities and Correction. to be held at
Atlanta. Ga, May to u. the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company viii sell ex-
cursion tickets TO Atlanta from all sta
tions on its lines, good going May to
6. inclusive, and good to return ia
reach original starting point on or be-
fore May l6, AT reduced rates.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
HARTMAN.
ESTABLISHED I843.
.
$500.
Porch

Rockers are season
able. We offer an cx-
ceptionally good one
at So. All rattan with,
high back, broad arms
and frame of hard
wood. A very fine,
comfortable rocker.
with double woven
rattan seat and back
in weathered oak, at
$3.50. Arm chairs
and seats to match.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

President Kruger VIII leave Mentions.
Italy Tor Holland AT the end Of April.
He is in excellent health.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

This old state appears to be under
the dominion Of Jays. Here are the
birds that roost highest:
Jay i. Addicks.
Jay Frank Alice
Jay Hum and
Jay W. Robertson.
For the full list. call up Farnhurst
and Greenbank.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

Our $l2 per roll ext
China Mating is the best
this seasons offerings in the
goods. The designs are nc
and no better wearing mattii
sold.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

fine assortment sof artifci
palms for decorative purpos I
from 25c to s.. Special d
count for quantities. The
are potted in cement and Wi
moss tops.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29
MILLARD F. DAVIS

THE INTENSE DESIRE for sight
causes the Eyes to adjust themselves 10
imperfectly fitted glasses by an expendi-
ture of a large amount of nerve force.
To be sure OF getting the right glasses.
let our OPTICIAN examine your Eyes.
We use the best and most progressive
methods i'm our Eye Examinations and
guarantee satisfaction.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

In 200 years there will be no more
anthracite, II seems. Wen, good
many of the people who use it now will
not need il then to warm them.
Evening journal., 1903-04-29

The New England mill owners who
talk of moving their plants to the
South should note the fact that the
Southern States are passing child labor
laws.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24

in respect Of comparative activity and
extent OF the decline. Southern Pacific
opened strong, but soon sold of in sym
patty with the general market. Sugar
Refining was particularly weak other
active features were st. Paul. Atchison.
Union Pacific. and Missouri Pacific.
Amaigamated Copper was heavy, partly
in sympathy with a further decline in
Copper securities in the London market
The declines reached y in Pennsylva-
mia. Reading, St. Paul. Union Pacific.
and United states steel common There
were also declines Of y in Amalgamated
Copper. Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Rock
Island Metropolitan Street Railway,
and Tennessee Coal and Iron. Sugar was
inactive. but lost a maximum OF l per
cent. After ten minutes trading there
was an Improvement averaging probably
y from the opening, but the market as
sumed an Indifferent tone. Long buying
was as evident in Mexican Central as
any other stocks.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Twentieth Street and HilIyer Avenue
northwest-W. Walton Edwards ct al.
trustees, 10 Don A. Sanford. lot 1a4,
square 80, $500.
Sixth Street southwest. between G. and
Streets-EmIna l.. YOder ct vir.
Charles l., to George VI. HUH. origi.
nal lot %. square 4eS. $3.50.
y Street southwest, between Third
and Four and-a-half Streets-Agnes 5,
Adam 10 Philip J. Hayden. lot 165.
2IOO 10 2lOs, 2I2s and 21s2 Virginia
Avenue northwest-Annie f. Johnston
TO Robert r. Sullivan. part square 49,.
Second Street northeast. between NJ
and Streets-Maurice Keane ct ux. TO
40. $40
L Street northwest. between North
Capitol and First Streets-Susie Thomp-
son 10 Annie Partridge. lot 1872. square
SOC Twentieth Street northwest-WiI-
liam y. Cogan et TX. to Henry F. Kun
kel. part original lots and 30. square
l0l, $40.
Twenty ninth and o Streets north
west-SaTah A. Byng TO James 'O'Don-
nell. part lots lis and lie. square
1235. $40.
Sixth Street northwest. between n and
o Streets Margaret J. O'Donnen ct al
20 John b. ODonnell. part original lot
10. square 447. SO.
Madison Street northwest. between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets-Anna
E Dunn 10 Henry l.. Hyman, west one
half lot So. square 209, 81 800
Washington Heights-Jacob ~ Belt Ell
ux. 10 John V. Heidi. lot IS. block &.
$40.
Connecticut Avenue Heights-James
b. Winner ct ux- TO Clarence F. Nor
ment. part lots and g. block 3. $40.
Washington Heights-John " Heidi
to James y. Winner, lot 4s. block 8. $40.
50 900.
Birch's Venture-Charity Ann Hoyle
to Henry G. Anderson. part. SO.
Petworth-William G. Prentiss ct al
receivers, to Angus Lamond. lot 26
square 81, S2,0iS.52.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
GENERAL WALDERSEE
COMING TO AMERICA
He and the Countess Will Visit Her
Native Country.

BERLIN, March 24-The Daily
Review" announces that General Field
Marshal Count Alfred Won Waldersee
and his wife will now really make the
trip to the United States planned as
long back as 1901. The visit is primari-
ly for the purpose of afording the
countess an opportunity TO see her rela-
tives in New York, where she was born
and also others in different Eastern
cities After that however. Count Wal
dersee would like to know something
about the great western part OF the
country and remain there several weeks.
Count and Countess Waldersee will
celebrate the formers seventy first
birthday anniversary April s. in Han
over. and then prepare for the journey
across the Atlantic
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
DAILY STOCK MARKET REVIEW
Weakness of London Market Caused by Low Price Of
COnsOls Reflected in Conditions Here-Decnes
in Nearly All Leading Issues.

NEW YORK. March 2f.-This morn
1ng's stock market opened at declines,
which in some cases extended to as
muC1 as I point American stocks
were very weak in London in sympathy
with the general tone OF that market
and il was partly because OF that cir
cumstanco that the local dealings
showed the noted tendency. The weak
ness OF the London market was chiefly
in sympathy with further decline in
consols. which in turn was based on
the forthcoming reduction IN the in
tercst on those securities aad on rumors
OF a further new large issue OF them.
Foreign houses were again free sellers
OF stocks here upon the opening OF bust
ness.
There were few developments Of i'm
portance in the local situation, and DIS
cussion was again chiefly taken up with
The monetary conditions. The early
dealings were rather featureless. except
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
DIR. STAFFORD TO LECTURE FOR
WORK FOR POOR CHURCHES"

The lecture on Shakespeare Rich
ard III" to be given by the Rev. ID. j.
Stafford. on next Thursday afternoon.
promises TO be great success. and also
an intellectual treat FOR all lovers OF
the great poet. The play itself mas al
ways been one OF the most popular OF all
Shakespeare's productions. The pro-
ceods or the lecture viii be devoted to
the Work for Poor Churches" most
worthy cause. and one that should at
all times appeal 20 us. The demand for
tickets now on sale at the Lafayette
Theater. promises a great financial sue
cess.
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
INSURANCE STATEMENTS.
DEPARTMENT or INSURANCE
OF the
DISTRICT OF COLI MBIA.
ID 7 III T u NDN-| y ;. IT
Washington, March

Washington. March L. 1903
l. THOS. +. DRAKE, Superintendent Of In
sIrauce OF the District Of Columbia. do hereby
certify that THE NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMPANY, located at Milwaukee
ii the state OF Wisconsin. has complied in all re-
spects with the laws Of the District OF Columbia
applicable 20 il. and is authorized TO transact
in the District OF Columbia It's appropriate busi-
ness Of insuring property against loss OF damage
all kinds Of insurance on goods and other prop
erty in course Of transportation land and
water and on any vessel or boat during the
current year. Its condition and business on
the 3Ist day Of December 81 the year next
preceding the date hereO' is shown by the
statement, under oath, required by Section
ca, amended, Of the Code Of Law Of the Dis
trict of Columbia. to be AS follows:
Aggregate amount Ot available as
sets, sssG2 90 81
Aggregate amount Of liabilities eek
ance. ................,......... Ie9I. ss8 p
Net assets s.. 67O 2IS Us
Amount Of actual paid-up capital 100000 %
Surplus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1O7O 2I3 O5
Amount Of insurance in force. 81 ,5I3. 1876 %
amount q losses sustained. ..-.....- 4s2, 924 %
Amount OF income for the year in
cash. l.52s loS 81
Amount u expenditures FOR the year
in cash ............... l,I62 $50 30
In witness whereof have hereunto subscribed
my and caused my official seal 10 be
affixed, the day and year first above written
(Seal) THOS. L. DRAKE,
Superintendent Of Insurance, District OF
Columbia. II
The Washington times., 1903-03-24
THE Banking
Department

Of UNION TRUST & STORAGE CO.,
1914 F St NV, is an exceptionally de-
sirable place in which to deposit your
surplus funds. Interest paid on depos-
its subject to check at will.
Savings accounts desired and solic-
tied.
EDWARD J. STELLW AGEN $4,000. President
JAMES G.. PAFNE.........Fi-st vice President
GEO. Z HAMILTON ----- Secc-d Vice President
Attorney and Trust Officer
GEO. r FLEMING. ...-.....---...-.. Secretary
CHARLES s. BRADLEY ...-.......-. Treasurer.
HARRY o. WILSON assistant Treasurer
W FRANK D. HERRON-.---s------ Auditor