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Evening journal., 1903-04-22
MRS. WAITS CASE
IN JURY'S HANDS
Judge Bradford in Charging
Jurors Reviews the Case
Impattially

The case of Mrs. Margaret Wyatt,
charged with violating the postal laws.
went to the jury IA United States Court
this morning at IL O'Clock.
In his charge to the jury Judge
Bradford said that the defendant ad-
mitted the writing and mailing of the
letter. The case comes down, therefore,
to the question whether the letter is
an obscene, lewd or lascivious. "A letter
can be vulgar or indecent, and yet not
be obscene or leiwd according to the
statute. A letter must have a tendency
to deprave the moral sense to come un-
der the statute. The letter is before
you, and it is for you to decide whether
under the law, it is one which comes
under the statute No sentiment of
animosity or sympathy should influ-
ence you in rendering the verdict which
you have sworn to render according to
the evidence.
AT the time Of going to press the jury
was still out leading some to believe
that the jurors were 'hung up" and
would either disagree or return YER
dict of not guilty.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
COAL CAUSES
MUCH ARGUMENT
President Belts, of the Water
Commission Says, Contract
Was Violated
BIDS FOR ENSUING YEAR RECEIVED

The coal question occupied most of the
time Of the Board OF Water Commission
ers yesterday afternoon and matters per-
talning to supplying the department with
this necessity were thoroughly discussed.
The argument relative to the quality Of
the coal which the department is now us
ing was brought up by President Belts, Of
the board. who expressed the belief that
John NJ. Solomon, the present contractor,
had not at all times delivered Elk Garden
coal as required by the terms OF the con-
tract existing between the latter and She
board.
The bids for supplying the department
with coal for the ensuing year was re-
ceivsd as follows:
Charles Warner Company-Elk Run,
Cumberland, $3.50; buckwheat, $40; ten
cents added ito each for weight on Water
Department scales.
John NJ. solomon-Ell Garden. H.15;
pea. $3.50; Georges Creek. $40; Fawn.
s4.O5; Big Vein. Cumberland. $780, Clear
field, $780, West Virginia, $50; Penn
syiyania S3.15; buokwheat, 1910. !
Atlantic Fuel Company-Big Vein.
Georges Creek, $40; six Foot Vein.
S95; Big Vein. Cumberland. Somerset
50 70; Small Vein, Cumberland. s.GO; White
Ash pea, $3.50; White Ash, buckwheat,
So. 80; Red Ash. rice, s2.45.
All bidders qualified their bids as to
delivery in case Of strikes or other hind
RANGES.
After much discussion as 10 the relative
qualities Of the different kinds Of coal Of
f.,-
a test Of some Of the coal. Elk Garden IS
known ito be good. The tests are to be
made with Fawn coal OF Solomon's Elk
Rum coal of Warmers and Six Foot Vein
coal Of the Atlantic Fuel Company. Elk
Run Is offered at the lowest figure Of the
four varieties.
John NJ Pyle applied for the position Of
watchman at the Rockford Park tower.
The request Of the Independence Fire Com
pany to use fire hydrants. was referred
10 Chief Bond. Three requests for meters
were granted. The weekly payroll of
$50 Il was allowed The balance in bank
was reported as siO5 Sl6 %. The request Of
the Belts Machine Company for better fire
plug facilities at Maryland avenue and
Beach street, was referred to Chief Bond.
After conferring with James Wilson.
representing Green and Wilson, the board
awarded to Captain John J Williams and
Company. Of Chester, Pa, the contract TO
build a 5OO-foot wharf on the south side
Of ths Christiana west OF Market street
bridge. The contract was awarded on the
basis of the timber bids, and on that basis
amounts TO $91l311. On tho same basis.
the Franklin X. Wills Company's bid was
So 213.65. The Chrisuana Construction
Company bid si246S.oS. The Water De-
partment will pay about one-third the
cost and Green and Wilson the rest
David Connell may be the superintendent
Of the work.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
COLLECTURS
a. ARE OUTWITTED
Tried to Replevin City AS
sessment Books Last Night
But Failed
CHAIRMAN JAMES KANE ARRESTED

There was a lively row IN the office OF
Mayor George M. Fisher last night and
for n while things looked blue. with the
exception OF a few remarks not found IN
books OF etiquette and the pulling off Of a
coat nothing serious, however happened.
Tho trouble occurred when Deputy
Sheriff Harry /. Gnlis accompanied by
Tax Office Clerks William Hanna and A.
J. Hesslon. walked into the City Council
chamber for tho purpose OF serving re-
plevin papers to secure the City Assess
ment books
Upon seeing Councilman James Kane.
and Building Inspector Cussldy. both OF
whom are members of The Board OF Re
vision and Appeals. IN the Mayors office,
Gillis demanded the books. saying that he
had two replevin writs for them. Kane
refused 10 give them up.
One OF the books said to have been the
record Of the Southern districts assess-
ment. was lying on the table I'm the room
and Hession. upon being told by Gtllls 70
take the book proceeded ITO do so when all
three men made a rush for it. Kane man.
aged 10 tear the book away from Giliis
and Hession and throwing st down in n
chair, came out Of his coat and shouted 20
Gllis; Come on now and take that book
IN fix YOUR business. you -- 49,"
Gnlis left the room and went down TO the
police station. lie explained the trouble
to Captain Evans and returned 20 the
Council chamber with that official. but
matters had settled down an the meantime
and the assessment books had been placed
in a safe by Kane.
During the alteration Kane said TO City
Solicitor Reinhardt. who was present;
you played n dirty low-lived trick to try
to steal the city tax books"
you're a liar," retonted Reinhardt."
After ellis returned with Captain Evans
he again demanded the books but Kane re-
fused 70 give them up. Gillis and Rein
hardt then left.
In the meantime a number OF Council
men being informed OF the trouble hast
ened to the city Hall and upon the ad-
vice Of Attorney-General II. IT. Ward.
whom they hunted up. decided to keep
the books
Mr. Ward advised the Councilmen that
they must recognize The writ OF replevln.
but II they did not desire TO give up the
books they might give bond for tho value
Of them until ordered by the court 10 give
them up. A bond Of $50 for each book was
at once given.
Deputy Sheriff Gillis had warrants Is
sued for the arrest Of Kane charging him
with assault and battery and interfering
with an officer. Kane was arraigned he
fore Magistrate George H Hollis this
/
CITY Court for trial tonight on the assault
and battery charge. The other case was
continued until Friday night.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
STORM DAMAGED CAUSEWAYS
Levy Court Grants Trustees Of Poor
Additional Appropriation.

Levy Court Commissioners at the af-
ternoon session yesterday, reported the
damage to causeways in their districts
by the recent storm. There was con-
siderable damage done TO the Silver
Run and Augustine causeways.
on motion by Mr.. Armstrong. Will
liam DuHadaway was reappointed con-
stable for AppoquiniminS hundred.
The recent request of the Trustees
of the Poor FOR an additional appro-
priation of S3,4S1.39, to tide them over
to the beginning Of the new fiscal year,
was granted.
The Seventh street bill matter again
came up for discussion yesterday, when
Commissioner Megglnson moved that
1t be paid. AS the bill exceeds the
$500 limit, however. Mr.. Willis object
ed and after the commissioners had
given their views as to what action
should be taken it was referred to the
attorney
on the recommendation Of Commits
sioner Megginson, the salary of Mich
ael Palese, brigetender at Washington
street bridge, was increased from
$3.50 to S45, and Daniel Dougherty,
tender of Eleventh street bridge, was
increased from $50 to S35.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
CARR LEFT SUDDENLY
churn Agent Neglected to Tell His
Mrde He Was Going.

churn Agent Neglected to Tell His
Mrde He Was Going.
J. W. Carr, who floated into this city
on April 9. and claimed to be a repre-
sentative of the Baxter Churn Com
rany, left suddenly on Monday night
and forgot to tell his bride of but five
weeks that he was going to leave. Mrs.
Carr telegraphed to her parents in
Cumberland, Nd, for funds, and she
left for that place last night, a sorrow-
full. but wiser, woman.
While here Carr stopped at the Cen
trail Hotel The police several days
ago became suspicious Of hs scheme,
and told him that he had bette leave
town. When this was published Carr
hlscame indignant, and denied that he
had been ordered to leave THE city. The
churn firm which he claimed to repre-
sent is a first-class concern. Carr did
not succeed in getting any money by
his scheme in this city. He claimed to
be worth $4,000, and said he was from
Cumberland. Md.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
ORPHANS COURT MATTERS
Administrator Of Several Estates Made
Return Of Sale.

In Orphans Court this morning Eliza y.
Guest ana Gulelma NJ. Rowland We're
elected 10 accept beQuests under the will
of their late husbands.
The EquiYble Guarantee ana Trust
Company was appointed guardian Of Will
liam c. II. Louis, Rachel E., and Louisa
A. M. Baldwin.
Returns of the administrators Of the es-
tates Of the late John Jacoby Thomas II.
Tasker and Wilhelmlna Beason were made
and confirmed.
William s. Hilles, trustee. made return
Of sale Of the real estate OF Rachel, Edwin
c., Arthur S. and Eleanor Robinson.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
POLICE RAID
POLICY PLAYERS
Quartette Held Under 81, ,oco
Bail Each for a Further
Hearing
CONFESSED THIEF WAS ROBBED
Numerous important Cases Come Be-
fore the Judge Of the Municipal
Court, Who Disposea Of Them With
Dispatch.

John Connell. Mrs. Mary T.. Writ
Anna Walls and. Kate john
son. the latter colored. were
nrralgned before Judge Edwin r.
Cochran. Jr., in city Court this morn
ing, on n charge of being concerned In
policy writing. Their case was con-
unued until tomorrow morning. bail
being fixed In the sum OF 81 900 each
The quartet Of alleged policy gam
blers were arrested with the exception
Of Connell, last evening In q house at
Front and West streets by Sergeant
Daniel kelleher and q squad OF patrol
men. Connell had been apprehended
some time before. The officers found
evidence Of policy writing in the house
and say they have good case against
the prisoners.
For some time past the authorities
have had the house I'm question under
surveillance, and only after much
trouble was the evidence gathered that
warranted a raid on the suspected per-
sons. The arrest created considerable
excitement along the coast" and a
large crowd quickly congregated
Robbed Of Poeketbook.
i. G. Cooley. the commission mer-
chant. on last Saturday had a pocket
book containing $3.50 and some valu-
able papers stolen from him. The rob-
berry was at once reported TO the police
and State Detective Francis last night
arrested William Fisher colored alias
William Wood. alias william johnson.
IN Chester for the oifense.
Fisher confessed the theft to Detec-
tive Francis. but said that while intoxi-
Gated in Philadelphia he. in turn. was
robbed OF the poclSetbook. When ar
rested he had no money in his possess
sion.
Judge Cochran this morning placed
Fisher under $500 bail for a hearing TO-
might
: John $. Richardson and Sallie Dodd.
colored. both charged with disorderly
conduct failed TO appear when their
cases were called this morning. and
capiases We're ordered for their arrest
for contempt OF the court.
John NJ Harris. colored, was fined
$40 and costs for assault and ,attery
on Samuel Spires, q Hebrew y srchant
in Second street
The case OF Lewis CUMMINGS
charged with the larceny of copper
WIRE was dismissed.and Thomas Johns
son held until tomorrow morning as an
accomplice Of Katie Bickta.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Desirable Place.

The Argentina Ministry is looked upon
as a very desirable billet. only one draw
back may be cated-the salary Is scarcely
sufficient 10 permit the Minister TO main
tain the social establishment that seems
to be demanded by tho people there from
the representative OF a foreign govern
ment
Judge Carey is n distinguished citizen Of
Oregon who has taken a very prominent
part in the conduct Of political affairs in
that state. He has been a lifelong friend
.of Senator Mitchell and his selections may
logically be presumed TO have been largely
resultant from the senior oregon Senators 2
desire. though It is not TO be inferred from
this that the other members OF the dele
CATION were lacking in cordiality in con-
currng.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
QUARTERS WILL NOT Be MOVED
Department Of Elections Will Remain
at No. 838 Market Street.

At a meeting Of the Department Of Elec-
tons last night it was decided to remain
in the present quarters, No. S3S Market
street during the coming city campaign.
The request of the Democratic City
Committee for the use of the primary
election books on May %. was granted.
In addition to the afternoon sittings to
record transfers the department office viii
be open from TO 8 O'Clock Friday and
Saturday evenings Of this week, and Mon
dsy, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings of next week.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
CAPTAIN MATLAcK H0N0RED
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel and In
speotor- General by Governor
Hum.

Captain A. +. Matlack Of Company A,
First Infantry has been appointed by Gov
ernor Hum to be lieutenant colonel and
inspector-general on his staff. Captain
Matack who is the senior officer Of the
First Delaware Regiment, became a mem-
Der Of the National Guard about twenty
years ago.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
NEARLY PLUNGED INTO RIVER
Bridsesender Prevents Accident to
Team Whose Driver Was Asleep.

George Wright, the horses attached to a
coal wagon belonging TO the Consumers
Ice Company, were stopped on the very
verge Of Third street bridge. which was
swinging on this morning to allow the tug
Martha to pass through.
The driver, negro, was found 70 be
asleep on the wagon and had the bridge
tender not happened to see the team. it is
probable they would have plunged into the
Christiana many feet below.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
CONTRACT AWARDED
Morning News Receives Work at SO
Cents Page.

The contract for the printing of the
House Journal was this morning awarded
to the Morning News Publishing Com
pany, their bid being 50 cents a page.
There were a number Of responsible bid
ders ranging as low as % cents page
that being the bid of the Evening Journal
The estimate is on 100 pages and there
fore the difference in the bid accepted and
the lowest bid rendered. will be nearly
$500 additional cost TO the Slate.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Water sin covers FIoors.

In many sections Of South Whining
ton, water still covers the floors Of
many dwellings and much suffering
has been the result of the high tides.
The reason that the suffering has not
been announced by the residents there
is on account of their independence,
they preferring TO suffer rather than
seek assistance.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
chspeI 70 Be Ereeted.

Bishop John J. Monaghan has
awarded the contract for erecting a
chapel at Fourth street and Bayard
avenue to John ]. Healey. The cost
is to be Sl.7Oo. Building Inspector John
J. Cassidy issued the permit yesterday.
The ground plan is 46 by 80 feet.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
ENGINEER BADLY INJURED
Was Struck Over the Head BY some-
thing at Darby Creek Last Night.

AS his train was passing Darby Creek
last night, Engineer John Shields. in the
mploy Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany. was struck upon the head by hard
substance and received a cash that
knocked him insensible and required four
teen stitches 10 close. His fireman
brought the train TO this city where the
mans injuries were dressed by Dr. Draper
at the Emergency Hospital and the euf-
ferer was later sent to his home I'm Phila-
delphia. He formerly lived in this city
and is one Of the best known engineers on
the division.
Whether he was struck by something
hurled up by the train An its flight. or by
a stone thrown he is unable to say.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Injured While at Work.

Edward Gray, living at No. 4OS Lombard
street, an employe of the Pennsylvania
railroad machine shop, had a finger
mashed from his right hand by having II
caught in a press this morning. The in
jured member was dressed by Dr. Draper
at the Emergency Hospital and the man
sent home
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Struck Rv TrolIev Car.

The Rev. r. b. Cook. the we'll known
Baptist author, formerly pastor of the
Second Baptist Church, Of this cityand
also pastor Of the Baptist Church at
New Castle, was struck by q trolley
car in Washington, ID. c., on Monday
and severely injured
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Waiting for Boiler.

The machinery for the Delaware Cement
Brick Company has been put in position
at their new south side plant and as soon
as the boiler arrives, they viii begin the
manufacture Of brick. Work on the new
wharf was started this morning
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that in
the Middle States and New England TO-
day fair weather and slightly lower tenn
perature vii prevail. with fresh and hight
northwesterly TO northeas;erly winds and
light local frosts in the northern dis
slightly higher temperature viii prevail,
with light variable winds; and on Friday
generally fair and warmer weather.
European steamers now sailing will have
mostly fair weather and fresh northerly
to westerly winds to the Banks.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
New Granite Fountains.

The Wilmington Fountain Society has
replaced the iron fountain at Elliott
avenue and Market street with one hewn
on. OF granite and has also placed gran
ste fountain at Twenty-thlrd street and
the Boulevard.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
WOMEN FIGHT FOR
SUICIDES BODY
Wife Elected From Dead
Mans Home by His
Housekeeper

Philadelphia. April 22.-Whne VIII
liam stuhlman 81 years old. lay dead
by his own hand today in his home,
No. 1926 Lawrence street. two women
fought for the possession of his body.
Worried TO despair by his domestic
troubles Stuhlman cut his throat and
WAS found dead lying on a couch I'm the
dining-room of mis- home by his house
keeper. Mrs. Hillick. when she came
downstairs this morning.
Hearing Of her husbands death, Mrs.
Elizabeth Stuhlman, Of No. 24O West
Ontario street. the wife, who had been
separated from her husband for four
teen years came to the house of death
accompanied by a daughter to claim
his body, and was turned into the
street by Mrs. Hillick and her friends,
who held the premises.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Died in Philadelphia.

Waliam NJ. Jones. aged 81 years, son Of
Pennsylvania railroad detective William
+. Jones. died in Philadelphia yesterday
and the body was brought TO this city last
evening and taken TO the home Of his
parents. No. 9n Kirkwood street, from
which place the funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon. Interment will be
made IN Rivervlew Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
MAY NOT Be A STRIKE
Employers and Employees May Come to
an Agreement.

On account of the interest Of both
employer and employees IN the ad-
vancement OF Wilmington. It is thought
that there win be am agreement with
many Of the unions before May /. II
the threatened strike is prevented the
building business viii surpass all rec
ords In this city during the present
season, and there Is reason to believe
that the strike will be averted.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
More officers Sent Into Albania.

Constantinonle, April 22.-The Porte
continues its preparations to meet any
uprising in its Balkan possessions. AT
present Albania seems to be the centre
Of dissatisfaction. and additional Off
GERS left by special train today to direct
the troops there There is general
feeling that q serious crisis is APP
preaching.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
struek sy Train.

Philadelphia, April 22-A man, sup
posed from letters found in his pocket
to be Charles Secretion, a coachman
formerly employed by G. G. Brooke, of
real estate firm of Lewis T. Brooke &
Son. at Radnor. was struck and in
stantly killed by a train at Forty-ninth
street and the Pennsylvania railroad at
$50 o'clock this morning. The body
was taken to the morgue.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22

The rejection OF Adjutant-General
Corbin by Washington club seems 70
have been taken very philosophically
by the army.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
WENT WEST TO
SEEK FORTUNES
Residents of This State When
Young Men Leave Della
ware and Become Rich
BOTH REACH HIGH POSITIONS
One Was Governor Of Oregon and at
Preaent Minister to Argentine Re
public, While the other Sits on the
Bench.

The announcement made recently IN
Washington, j.. c.. that Judge Charles H.
Carey. of Portland. ore. had the recon-
mendatlon of Senator John II. Mitchell,
Senator Charles w. Fulton and Congress-
man j. ~ Williamson as the successor
OF Former Governor w. =. Lord. who Is
now serving as United States Minister to
the Argentine Republic. brings the two
principal characters prominently before
the eyes Of Delawareans.
Judge Carey who is a prominent citizen
OF Oregon. was once resident of this
State, having been born at Milton. He
left there when a young man and went
West with what success is already known
Former Governor Lord. who Is also n
prominent Citizen Of Oregon formerly Gov
ernor Of that State. Is brother Of James
Lord former recorder OF deeds Of Kent
county and resided at one time at Cam
den. Delaware.
Appointed BY Mckinley.
He was appointed Minister to Argentina
by the tate President Mckinley. He was
formerly Governor Of Oregon, tho im-
mediate predecessor Of r. II. Geer and
was on the bench Of the Supreme Court OF
that State prior to his election as Cover
nor.
The reason why the Oregon delegation
has recommended a successor isnot known
beyond an intlmauon that Mr. Lord IS
not desirous OF remaining longer at his
present post, and the delegation. learning
that such was the case took the matter
under consideration and determined whom
they would recommend as Mr.. Lords sue
cessor.
It is impossible az this time TO pre-
dict what action win be taken. The post
Of Minister no Argentina is regarded as
quite important, especially at this time
when the relations OF the United State
with South American republics are be.
coming constantly more vital and I'm view
OF the recent revival OF Monroe Doctrine
agitation.
So far as known, no dissatisfaction has
been felt with the service Of Mr.. Lord.
and on the contrary his term has passed
with unusual credit TO the incumbent.
That there will be other applications
and recommendations from delegations
from other states goes without the say
dng.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Wedding Presents

Displayed by w. Roy Fryer at 1Ol and
10s East Third street. are worthy Of
inspection.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
Our cleed

To publish allthe news that
oughtto be published; to put
1t into attractive form; to
dis Gus s fearlessly what
ought to be discussed. and
to disseminate wholesome
views of life.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22

A Beautiful Stove.
Made with Cartmell's stove enamel
Evening journal., 1903-04-22

Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1903-04-22
The Weather

Today;-Falr. with slightly
lower temperature,variabl
winds. Tomorrow; Fair.
higher temperature.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-25
A Thought For The Day.

Good humor is the health of
the soul; sadness is the poison.
STANISLAUS
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-25

Preachers in a Missouri town
are discussing the question,
Does Dancing Undermine Nor.
ality?" When too much in.
dulged in, it probably does,
But as underminers of morals
there are worse things-and
they are to be found IN almost
every community. For instance,
lying IN horse trade, cheating
in real estate deal, boarding
other peoples money for selfish
purposes, being penurious and
unreasonable in dealings, bear.
ing false witness, cultivating
prejudice and hatred, harboring
malice, ignoring the broad
ethics of Christian citizenship
by living simply to eat and
sleep. What's the use of worry
ing about comparatively little
things like dancing when there
are a thousand worse evils
confronting the average preach.
er?-Linueus Bulletin.