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Evening journal., 1903-01-09
FORMER WILMINGTONIAN DEA
j.. Miller Thomas Passes Away in
Providence Suddenly From Heart
Disease Monday

The death OF ]. Miller Thomas. As
years old, formerly OF this city. occur
red in Providence, r. l., on Monday
from heart disease. Mr.. Thomas was
wel-known in this city. having been
j nthe printing business here for a long
time, first at Fourth and Shipley streets
and afterwards at No. Goa Market
street. where he published the Penin-
sula Methodist for about nine years.
He was son OF the Rev. r. Snowden
Thomas, now of the Philadelphia Con-
ference. who was the editor of the
Methodist. Mr.. Thomas erected the
building at No. GOA Market street He
had been living in Massachusetts, hay
ing moved there from Philadelphia a
short time before his death. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon
services being held in the Arch Street
NJ. ElChurch. Philadelphia. lie leaves
wife and four children. Mr.. Thomas
was about TO engage in a new business
when stricken.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
PRESENT FOR Mr.. HARTMANN
Employees of Brewery Gave President
an Agreeable Surprise

The Office force and heads of depart
ments of the Hartmann and Fehren-
bach Brewing Company on Wednesday
evening called on John G. Hartmann.
president of tn company. and present
ed him with a fine dining-room orna-
ment 1t consisted of two natural ducks
mounted upon canvas, and is one of the
best pieces of taxidermist's work ever
seen in this city
The presentation speech was made by
O. w. Everett, and Mr.. Hartmann feel
ingly responded. A social evening was
spent and refreshments were served.
Mr.. Hartmann, although surprised by
the call. showed himself to be an ex-
cellent host. and always ready to en-
tertain his friends.
Those present included William c,
Walters, James H. Yates, John f. Brad
ley, John H. Butz, o. W. Everett
Michael Kellehsr. Frank J. Ferry and
Everett Baggerly
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
PLAN Of y
GRAY-B|GGS MEN
They Will En- deavor to Get
Democrats to Vote for
Regular Republicans
OFFER JUDGE GRAY AS CANDIDATE
Democrat Leaders viii Prevail Upon
Their Assemblymen to Take Heroic
Steps tor the Object Of Defeating
the Gasman
Special to The Evenlng Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover Jan. 9.-Democrats of the
Gray-Btggs faction have a plan OF end
ing the senatorial controversy and
bringing about the unconditional de-
feat of the AddiclSs outfit They will
endeavor to prevail upon the Demo-
cratic assemblymen that there are cer-
tain indications now in the air that
Addicxs will be elected by this Legls-
lature if immediate and heroic steps are
not taken TO prevent it at the very first
day Of the Legislative balloting.
With Addicks once in. power and es-
tabMshed as the dictator of little Della
wares destinies. they viii show. the
future Of Democracy is as unto bruised
reed whitening in the sun. Bllt with
him thoroughly whipped out OF this
Legislature. his power is broken and
Delaware is restored.
The full nature of the plan. Il Is un-
derstood, is to offer Judge George Gray
as a candidate for his old seat In the
Senate which has been vacant ever
since his term expired. and with him
offer to support any Regular Republi-
can whom the caucus shall designate.
| If this is unsatisfactory 10 the Regii-
lars, then a vigorous effort will be made
to get enough Democrats to support
two Regulars TO insure their election.
This action, they will claim. is not with
out precedent inasmuch as Democrats
sacrificed themselves all over the State
at the recent general election and came
off their ticket. giving way TO Regular
Republicans. in order to accomplish
the defeat Of Addicks. Judge Gray's
friends do not think he would give uT
his judgeship TO accept seat in the
lSenate.
II is said tonight that the Addiclls
men are preparing to make some as
tonishing offers 10 the Regular Repub.
licans of New Castle county who are
standing ont against the Gasman. The
election of Dr. l.. Heisler Ball to the
long term in the Senate is not the only
offer limited at. but the nomination OF
Representative William r.. Finn foi
Governor two years from now. TO be
accepted by all Republicans is suggest.
led. Representative Flinn's executive
liability and cleverness never displayed
itself TO better advantage than in the
Organization proceedings here this
week.
The friends of Or. Ball and Mr.. Flinr
we'll know that the Addicks men are
trying to fiatter them now. and viii
not put any faith in promises held oui
by them.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
WILL COUNT
CHURCH GOERS
Twelve Hundred Sunday School
Workers to Start on Religious
Census in February

wherever it has been followed up by
the local church has produced wonder
full results.
Some Opinions
The testimony of prominent workers
as to the value of house-to-house visi-
tation is given in the following;
The Rev. George r. Merrill, ID. D..
former pastor of First Congregational
Church, Minneapolis. Mimi, says; "The
Visitation found for me seventy-five
families, of our denomination, Of whom
! knew nothing.
John r. Pepper, Member of Interna-
tional Lesson Committee. and Chair
man of Memphis Visitation COMMITTEES,
says: Besides increasing our church
and Sunday school membership, and
helping us materially in many ways, it
has etarted a work which has reached
our entire country Of Shelby. which
has nineteen civil districts in it.
Rev. w. J. Robinson, ID. D., pastor of
the First United Presbyterian Church,
Allegheny, Pa, says: 1T far outdid
my expectations. In my twenty-six
years in this city l have never seen
the community so stirred. 1t has been
to me an assistant pastor, giving me
ninety cards Of families of our denomi-
nation l knew nothing Of"
Rev. II. S. Gilbert, pastor of st.
Marks Lutheran Church, Allegheny,
Pa, says: Last Sunday took five fam
lilies into my church as a result of the
visitation, and / believe if we follow
up the work my church will receive
nearly one hundred members from it. "
Marion Lawrence, General Secretary
Of the International Sunday School AS.
sociation, says: "Ohio's per cent oi
population in the Sunday school is %
In Jefferson county, however. it is A
and they tell me that this change has
been brought about in three years by
their annual house to house visitation
One of their Sunday schools had, as
direct result of the visitation, an in
crease in membership of so per cent
five schools 100 per cent, and on
school 200 per cent.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
TAXPAYERS KICK
OVER REBATE
Think Water Department
Should Have Made a
Reduction
20 PER CENT, REBATE POPULAR

House Renters Are Afraid That 1t
Will Give Landlords Excuse for
Raising House Rents--Record Of Re-
ceipts Of Water Commission
Taxpayers in general are much dis
pleased at the action Of the Water De-
partment in reuucing the rebate al
lowed on bills paid during the month
of January The rate OF percentage al
lowed since 1900 dncluded) was twen-
ty per cent At the last meeting OF the
Water Commissioners held in Deem
ber of last year, it was decided to re-
duce the rebate to ten per cent which
means an increase in the revenue OF the
department OF at least $4,000. The
question being asked is. where does the
taxpayer come in? II his taxes are re-
duced by one department another claps
on the reduction and in consequence
he is Obliged to pay the same.
The revenue Of the Water Department
amounted last year to something like
SITS, ,000 or this sum City Council re-
ceived about $1,000. being the surplus
left, after the water board had invested
thousands of dollars in property, for
which the taxpayer is now obliged to
put up. With the increase occasioned
by the reduction in the rebate allowed.
and the general yearly advance in the
amount Of water consumed, the income
during this year is expected TO reach
the enormous sum of from S1S5,000 to
$4,000.
Previous to the year 1900 a rebate Of
ten per cent was allowed but this was
increased at the beginning of the above
year to twenty per cent, and while the
amount realized for this period de-
creased several thousands of dollars es
against the income Of the year 1899, it
was mostly due to the depression in
business.
In 1900 the total income amounted tC
about s159 900, while the amount re-
ceived during 1900 reached the sum OF
lS172.7S4.S0. The record for the year OF
1863 showed an income OF $20.34072
which amount has gradually increased
luntil it reached the present figures.
When seen by a representative Of
The Evening Journal yesterday, Chief
Engineer Bond, of the department said.
'The rebate was reduced to increase
the revenue of the board" When
asked for what purpose the reduction
was made Mr.. Bond answered:
For the proposed new reservoir and
other things"
When informed by the reporter that
taxpayers were complaining of the
boards action, he said he had heard
nothing of it.
1t is claimed that the records will
show that if the rebate is larger more
water will be used and the receipts will
be larger.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
GOVERNOR
HASTINGS DEAD
Report That Chamberlain
Has Been Shot at in
South Africa

Bellefonte, Pa, Jan 9.-Daniel II.
Hastings former Governor of Pennsyl-
vania, died here at 10 o'clock this
morning, surrounded by his family. He
began to sink at midnight, and passed
away without pain. Weakness OF the
heart was the immediate cause of
death. This was brought on by an at
tack Of pneumonia contracted several
days ago.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09

but Mrs. Lawless in her anxiety after
being forced from the room, rushed into
the burning apartment again and assist
ed her husband in extinguishing the
blaze.
At this time word was sent to Chief
Conway, of the local fire department, for
assistance and he ordered the Friendship
and Water Witch companies to the
scene. When the iremen arrived the fire
had been extinguished.
DIR. Joseph Chandler, who was passing
at the time. dressed the burns Of the Mr.
Lawless and his wife.
Mr.. Lawless is badly burned about
the hands and the face of his wife was
painfully scorched.
The loss is fully covered by insurance
i8 the New Castle Mutual Life Insurance
Company. .... ~.
Mrs. Lawless and her children were
cared for by Dennis BuclSly, who hives
short distance from the Lawless home.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
CARRIES BABES
FROM BLAZING ROOM

BY the upsetting of an oil stove this
|norning, damage to the extent of 5000
vas done to the Mt. Pleasant Hotel oc-
|upied by Thomas ]. Lawless, at Charles
on village, near st. Joseph's Church on
/ he Brandywine.
The 4-year-old son of Mr.. Lawless up
.et the stove. The flames made rapid
eadway and both Mr.. and Mrs. Lawless
Tere severely burned about the hands
. nd face, while attempting to eXting'ilsh
4 be blaze.
a When the accident occurred Mrs. Law
SIS was in the dining room with her
Aiildren and her screams attracted the
8 tention of her husband and Others who
Here in the house. One of the men ran
her assistance, took her youngest
III lid from her arms and bucket brigade
& Eas hastily organized TO battle with the
#lmes. The children were taken from
room before any had been burned
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
MEETING FOR MEN
Hon. John Sparhawk Will Make an
Address in Central Church

A meeting for men will be held in
the parlors of Central Presbyterian
Church on Monday evening. The Hon.
John Sparhawk, Of Philadelphia. who
is well-known i'm this city. will make
an address. Refreshments will be
served.
The meeting is under the direction
of the Rev. T. A. McCurdy, D. D., pas
tor of the church. Herbert N. Fell and
Joseph II. Burns, who, with DR. Nc
Curdy, compose the session of the
church and John II. DANNY ]. Dan
forth Bush and ]. Frank Ball. trustees.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
PIasterers EIect Onlcers

Local Union No. 3S. Plasters. at its
regulars meeting last night elected the
officers; President, James Nc
vice-president, George Dixon;
L. "a. ROehm; financial sec
retary, and treasurer, r. S. Monck;
Committee. Samuel Cwlett
Patrick Golden and John Pettigrew;
trustees. /. a. Roehm and R. S. Monck;
examiner. Albert White; delegates to
Central Labor Union, R. S. Monck, l.
A. Roehm and P. Golden.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
OFFICERS INSTALLED
Benjamin Groves and Grand Officers
Conducted the installation

Grand Master Workman Benjamin A.
Groves, assisted by the Grand Lodge
OFFICERS, last night installed the officers
of Wilmington Lodge. Ancient Order
of United Workmen.
Past master workmen jewels were
presented to John C. Cokely and Harry
c. Appleby
After the lodge business the men,
bers, headed by the First Regiment
Band, marched to the Clayton House,
where dinner was served. About 10
participated. DR.. James H. Morgan was
the toastmaster.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
JUMPED FROM TRAIN TO DEATH
chippY Ringgold Found Beside Tracks
at Newark With Head
Split Open
Special 20 Inc Evenlng Journal.

newark, Jan. 9.-Cmppey HlgBOlul
colored. living at Oxford, Pa. was
found along The tracks OF the Pennsyl-
yania railroad dead last night, just east
of this place.
"A man who was skating on a pond
in Johnsons briclyard saw the man
fall from the Singerly express, due here
at ESQ p. m. and gave the alarm He
was dead when found, and had a deen
wound extending from the top Of his
head to the back OF his neck.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
More railroad Men promoted

w. E Tibbitt yesterday was pro-
NOTED from a yard fiagman to con-
ductor on the Pennsylvania railroad.
Several other yard brakemen were adj
vanced. The enlargement of the COM
pany's business in this city has been
the means Of many promotions and the
taking on of several men as brakemen.
These men are distributed around, one
being, placed in each crew.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
MANS HAT IDENTIFIED
Frank Hyatt Claims That Derby Bel
longed to Former Boarder

Frank Hyatt, former driver for the
Washington Fire Company. has iden-
titled the hat found several days ago
on a wharf at the foot OF Front street.
as belonging 70 man who had former
ly bearded with him. One of the names
that appeared on the pawn ticket found
beneath the sweatband OF the hat was
the name OF the missing man.
Mr.. Hyatt further said THAT his
boarder went to Philadelphia and had
a revolver, which the pawn ticket
showed had been pawnod. He is Of the
opinion that the man was drowned.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
Increase In schedule

Beginning on Monday next, the troll
ley service between New Castle and
Wilmington. which has been on a
schedule of 20 minutes, will be in
creased TO 40 minutes. and the schedule
to Delaware City will be increased from
40 minutes to so minutes
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
Conductor Improving

The condition OF Freight Conductor
gorge f. Porter who was injured at
She railroad wreck on last Saturday
night. is slightly improved at the Del
ware Hospital. and. although delir-
ious at times. will recover.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
WI Burn Coal Hereafter

The oil steamer Paraguay, which is
at the dock of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company, which has been burn
ing oil, is having tubular boilers in
stalled and will hereafter use coal as
fuel
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
viii Elect Officers

The East Side Republican Associa-
iion will hold it's annual meeting the
first Tuesday In February. Officers
will be elected for the ensuing year.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09
Deaconness to Speak Tonight

At the prayer meeting in st. Pauls
NJ. E. Church tonight Miss May Taggert
a deaconness OF the Methodist Church.
viii speak The music viii he IN
harge of Mrs. Thomas Benson
Evening journal., 1903-01-09

Selling out the entire stock Of Gents
at half price. So4 Market
street. Greenbaum's.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09

Clearing Sale of so fine Martin Fur
scarfs. $3.50 and $3.50 kind. now ssss
and s4.9S. S04 Market street. Green
baum's.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09

GET LYNCH'S 1903 CALENDAR
With your next order Ask for one.
Reproduction of an oil painting. "Steal-
ing a Smoke" Stores, 4th and Madi-
son Sts.. and Sth and King Sts.
Evening journal., 1903-01-09

Horse blankets reduced to your own
price at Yerger's, II East Third street.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Free Automobile-With every So
cent purchase at my store you get a
ticket TO the $3.50 automobile. Bear
this in mind. Jas. j. Joyce. Phones
107
Edward ]. Kennedy, the high art
MERCHANT tailor and importer. The
finest wooden suitings; for swell dress
ers and business and professional men.
Bull street
Edward Lovelrs Sons are showing a
fine line of mechanics TOOLS Get prices
on shelf hardware and implements. You
can save a nice per cent. lis Brough-
ton.
Photography in all its beauty of style
and finish at Launey's gallery.
Let me send you nice roast or fine
steak All you have to do is to phone
me and the order will be filled in time
for dinner Plenty fresh vegetables
and fruits John F. May; phone 81.
Best bargains in city property by w.
]. Miscally, Jr., 20 Bryan street. You
will consult your own interest by see
ing him for full particulars.
Metzger & Brunson still have some of
the pretty madras for shirt waists that
the ladies like so well; also plenty of
lace stripe and plain lawns, and swisses
for the coming warm weather. See
them and buy them.
The Teaness Miller shoes for ladies.
and Turner shoes for men, handled only
by A. S. Nichols, the reliable shoe
dealer. s Broughton street. west.
Up-to-date footwear at lowest prices
ever heard of at E. !. Okarma. Don't
fail to examine our 81 80 and So. so
shoes. Ill Broughton.
Palmer Hardware Company whole
sale and retail store, is an excellent
place to trade. They sell everything
kept in a first-class hardware store
e MI
retail hardware store, is one of the best
equipped hardware stores in Savannah
The cordial treatment makes new Gus
toners.
This weeks special at John Sulli-
van's,15 Congress street. west. Pure i'm
ported Lime Juice. 25 cents per bottle.
Velsan's and Keystone Gelatine,
cents package; Evaporated Apricots, 10
cents pound. Fell's strawberries re-
ceived daily.
The Ryan Business College is now
open. New students are arriving daily
Every young man and woman can't af-
ford to miss the valuable instruction.
The Savannah District Messenger
Company will make you special rates
on drayage, messenger service, furnf-
ture and pianos moved and stored. 80
Montgomery street.
j. c. n. Thomas, watch inspectors
for the Seaboard Air Line Railway.
Leaders Of low prices on watches,
clocks and Jewelry; reliable opticians.
100 Whitaker street.
j. W. Teepies great sale continues
on furniture. carpets and stoves. The
people say Teeple's prices are the low
est. This accounts for the large sales.
The largest and cheapest line Of re-
friRsrators and ice boxes In Savannah.
w. r. Walker Furniture Co. corner
Broughton and Jefferson streets.
A. u. I. o. m. o. b. 1. l. 2. ~ You
don't take chances, but you get
chances when YOU buy your meats AZ
Winkiersi be Is giving them away AZ
the city market Phones 266
George Wagner'H Son. florist, never
before IN the history o. savannah have
the people had the opportunity 81 get
street.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27

Texas Rainfall Reports No precipi-
tation in Texas.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27

MADE THE PRESIDENT ANGRY.
Criticism of His Wife's Writing
May Prove No Joke

From the Philadelphia Record.
Tacoma, Wash, May 24.-There was
a stormy scene on President Roosevelt's
car just after the party left Portland
Friday. The day before a Seattle pa
per printed an article claiming Seattle
was temporarily the seat of the ma
tional government because the Presi-
dents mail was arriving at the local
office. 1t then went on to show how
two letters from Mrs. Roosevelt were
addressed and commented on her hand
writing, intimating that she was care
less, inasmuch as the final "e" in her
husbands first name was all but omit
ted. Speculation was also INDUCED in
as to what articles had been marked
for the Presidents eye in a paper sent
by Mrs. Roosevelt to her husband.
The President denounced in scathing
terms officials of the Seattle postoffice
who had dared to permit his private
correspondence to be made a matter Of
public comment and said he would at
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27
n. b. Boyer,
Local Forecast Omcial.

1t is reported from Dublin that the
medical authorities are face to face
with the smallpox epidemic. Accord
ing to latest mail advices there are
over thirty patients under treatment
and many more under observation. Sir
Charles Cameron and other officials OF
the Public Health Department are TAX
ing all possible precautions. But a
case has been reported by one of the
public schools, and it is feared in the
city that this is only the beginning of
the outbreak. The cases under treat
ment are at the ISOLATION Hospital
which the Dublin Corporation recently
established for smallpox patients near
the Pigeon House Fort.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27

once order the Postmaster General to
make a rigid examination to ascertain
what official was responsible. The
President was very much excited over
the criticisms of his wife's chirography.
There is a fight now on hand over the
reappointment of the present postmas-
ter, and this incident is not likely to
help his cause with the President.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27

POPULAR GOODS
REGULARLY SUPPLIED TO THE
TRADE by
HENRY SOLOMON 6 son
SAVANNAH, CA.
LePanfo Cigars
Wise men smoke them. Price &c
everywhere.
He-No. House of Lords.
Silver Star and Silver
Moon Teas
In packages only. All excellent
values.
Grandfafher's Rye
A superior whiskey at moderate
price. In bulk and in glass.
A. b. {. Bohemian Beer
Invigorattns and appetizing.
Old Crow Bourbon
and Hermitage Rye
Bottled under government In
spection.
Phenix
A beverage for all conditions
Non alcoholic and strengthening.
Yellow Leaf Tobacco
Famed for its miIdness and fra
GRANGE.
Schlifz' Bottled Beer
Made Milwaukee famous Men
had something to do with it. They
stin have.
SoudeFS Extracts
Noted for flavor, strength and
moderate price for quantity.
Ginger Ale and SarsapsriIIs
ROYAL sCEPTER," domestic
but challenges any imported.
Club Blend Whiskey
Distilled in Scotland, the most
delightful product of Old Scotia.
0beHsk Flo u
In barrels, half barrels and sacks.
All admit that 1t keeps UP to the
high standard we claim for it.
Henry nth Cigars
Clear Havanas. Noted for their
rare fine favor.
Club Cocktails
C. r. Heublein g. Bros concoct-
ion. Famed in both hemispheres.
Cream Indigo Blue
Highly recommended by every
stoHekeeper. and all who have
used bIuing.
Corn Whisky
"oEsD HARVEST" In bulk and
glass, quarts. pants and half pints.
PafapscO SuperIafiVe Flour
The pTide OF every Maryland
household.
QHiniHte- MhiskeY
Great Tonic. Should be in every
household; can be had of all reli-
able deaaeEs.
HiH's be Cream STORAGE
Churns
Cream wall keep as long as de-
sired. Vendens should secure one,
two or more.
Green River Whiskey
Whiskey without a headache. A
favorite with an who have made
it's acquaintance.
Ben HHF Flour
Has gained more fame than any
flour of modern Manufacture.
Buchu Gin
(Dr. c. Bouvier's) The widest
known and most sought, for kid.
ney and kindred troubles.
Tom Moore
The most popular Cigarros, ten
for 10 cents.
Sweet Maiden
A highly pexfwMed toilet soap.
RetaiAs at Ave cents.
Harvard Beer
Creamy, mild, sparkling, steadily
winning its way to the forefront.
ScouFene
For cleaning kitchen utensils, at
Sc; has no equal.
b
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27

River Report-The hight of the Sa-
vannah river at Augusta at s a. m.
Goth meridian time) yesterday was SS
feet, fall of OF foot during the pre-
ceding tWenty-four hours.
Cotton region bulletin, Savannah, Ga.
for the twenty-four hours ending at
a. m, 18th meridian time, May rs, 1903.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27

Did any other man ever kiss
your" he fervently asked. We'll" re-
piled the girl who has spent three sea-
sons at the seaside, mo one that
wasn't engaged to me ever did Chi
ca go Record H erald.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-05-27

Remarks. = Temperatures continue
high over the eastern portion of the
belt, except North Carolina, where
lower maximum temperatures were ex-
perienced on Monday. Moderate show
ers and thunderstorms have occurred
over the districts bordering on the At
lantic.
Observations taken at the same mo-
ment of time. May rs, 1903, p. m,
18th meridian time.