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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-02-01
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-02-01
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$35 388 gear6eaI S9yadsts $22,50.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1903-02-01
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Evening journal., 1903-05-11
YOUNG WOMAN MEETS
WITH HORRIBLE DEATH
Miss Loura B. Cranston Ter
ribly Burned by Explosion
of a Lamp

Miss Loura b. Cranston. the daughter
OF Edwin J. Cranston, Of No. slS Franklin
street, died yesterday afternoon as a re-
suit OF horrible burns received in an acci-
dent at Newport ON Saturday night. She
was visiting her uncle, John A. Cranston
at that place and was attending an enser-
tainment given by the Loyal Legion in
Red Mems Hall when the AFFAIR occurred.
The accident was caused by large lamp
which was hanging from tho ceiling being
jottled down by Red Men who were in ses-
sion on the floor above. The oil fell about
Miss Cranston and in second her dress
was mass of flames. In attempting to
run from the room her foot caught in a
table, which Knocked over another lamp.
The Gil from the second lamp also spread
over the unfortunate woman, which added
TO the flames. Every attempt possible
was made by her friends Ito smother the
flames. She was so frightened that she
resisted help and it was not until the in
jured woman had succeeded in getting out
Of the building that the fire was put out.
Miss Cranston was removed to the resi-
dence Of DR.. Francis l.. Springer and
every possible effort made TO allay her
intense suffering. Yesterday She was
brought home and lived but a few hours
after reaching this city.
Miss Cranston had a. large number of
friends in both Newport and Wilmington,
the former place having been her home
previous to last March. when her parents
moved to this city. She was a graduate of
the Friends School and a bright scholar.
The funeral Of the young woman will
take place On Tuesday afternoon from her
late home and dnterment will be made at
st. James Cemetery, Newport.
Miss Mary Johnson was slightly burned.
she jumped out of a window and was
badly bruised She IS now suffering with
nervous prostnlion. Mrs. W T. Gal
i.Hhcr and her daughter were also badly
bruised and burned.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
CANDIDATES CANNOT
RUN ON THE REGULAR
AND UNION TICKETS

Union Republicans are making final
preparations for their primaries tomorrow.
There was a meeting Of Union RepubM-
can candidates at the office of Sylvester
d. Townsend, Jr., this morning, who is a
candidate for City Solicitor. Those who
attended refuse ITO state 1.-THE purpose of
the meeting.
There will be another meeting Of the
Regular Republican First District Com
mittee tonight.
prominent Republican in speaking of
the primary election this morning stated
THAT he had been asked several times If a
man can vote at both primaries. Under the
law a man who votes at one primary can
not vote at another.
of ths 1l3 saloonkeepers who will apply
for license at the May term of the Superior
Court this morning about 20 made appli-
cations at the clerk Of the peace's office
this morning
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
QUARTERSI
SECURED FOR Y. NJ. c. A.
Association Will Move Into
Dwelling No. oI5 Delaware
Avenue Tomorrow

The Young Mems Christian Association
has secured the dwelling at No. 915 Della
ware avenue, formerly coupled by Miss
Clara McHenry's school of Elocution and
music, as temporary headquarters. un-
Oil the new building is erected. An mem-
bers of the association are requested to
remove their belongings from the lockers
in the gymnasium at once. The work Of
moving into the new quarters will be
started tomorrow and completed as soon
as possible.
1t had been thought that the association
would move into one of the houses on
Tatnall street below Delaware avenue
which it has options on, but none Of them
are yet vacan. and il was necessary TO
secure other quarters. The house on
Delaware avenue Is large and viii answer
the purpose very wen until a new build
ing is erected.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
WEATHER FORECAST

The New York Herald forecasts that in
the Middle States and New England to-
day fair TO partly cloudy weather viii pre-
vail with slight temperature changes and
light to fresh southerly and easterly winds
followed by some cloudiness near the great
lakes and In the southern parts Of this
section. On Tuesday generally fair and
slightly warmer weather VIII prevail, with
light to fresh southerly winds, followed by
local rain near the lakes, and on Wednes-
day fair to partly cloudy and warm. pos
s.biy followed by local rain. European
steamsrs row SAILING will have mostly
fair weather and light .sou,herly TO east
erly hroczes to the Grand Banks.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
WEST YARD WILL
SOON Be NO MORE
The Business Will Be Moved
to the New Edge Moor
Yards

The business of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company at the West Yard
may be moved to the new yards at
Edge Moor this week. II is the inten-
ton to get the cars and other para
phernalia away before the arrival of
the circus train on Friday night. If pos
sible. This train is mile in length.
and will be placed in the West Yard
For many years the yard about to
be abandoned has been an important
one, doing a vast amount of business.
The yard won the title OF "the Slaugh-
ter House" several years ago, on ac-
count of so many being killed there.
For a time there was a person either
killed or injured every day. The num-
Der OF tracks, which is twenty-seven
abreast, and the running to and FRO
OF the shifting engines and the through
passenger and freight trains for both
the Delaware and Maryland divisions,
made it dangerous. and railroad men
feared to work there.
There is a story that goes the rounds
Of the bunk-hOuses and other places
where railroad men cOngregate about
the ghost Of the West Yard.
In the dead of night, when the damp
ness Of the nearby marshes comes over
the tracks. enveloping the hundreds OF
cars in a white shroud. there are noises
heard. according to the trainman, o. a
person in the widest despair The
more brave have followed the sound,
and with lanterns have tried to locate
the origin, but it is elusive, and wher-
ever they go the sound comes from
another direction. This mas not oc-
CURED to one man, but many vouch for
its truth, and almost all are glad TO
make the change
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
STABBED WIFE
WITH JACK KNIFE
Colored Man Charged With
Offense But kWas Not
Ready for Trial
HELD IN BAIL UNTIL TOMORROW
Well-known Negro Must Answer
Charge Of coiduetins an Alleged
Speak Easy-one Prisoner Funny
Until Fine Was Imposed.

Sylvester d. Nelson, colored. was ar
raigned in city Court this morning on a
charge OF assault with attempt Ito murder
his wife. The souple live at No. Kiund
street and during am alteration on sat
urday night the defendant in NJ OF
maddened fury drew a pocketxulfe and
stabbed the woman in the right breast. .
The injured woman was removed to the
Delaware Hospital and the husband was
apprehended by Patrolmen Burns ana Kel-
ley shortly anter the occurrence.
The defendants wife was able to appear
IN court this morning, but Nelson said he
was not ready for trial and az his own re-
quest the case was continued until to-
morrow morning. bail being fixed IN the
sum OF $1,000. The prosecuting witness
was taken back TO the hospital
Alleged Speak Easy Raided.
Alexander Jones. colored, was to have
received a hearing this morning on al
charge Of selling Intoxicating liquors on
Sunday but upon his application tho court
consented 10 postpone the hearing until to-
morrow morning, holding tho defendant
under 500 bail.
Jones was arrested In n raid made bv
Sergeant kclleher and a squad OF patrol
men at No. 4i0 West Front street yester-
day morning. When the officers arrived
al tho liquor had been sold. TWO empty
BOTTLES and a demiiohn were an that re-
mained. These the police conhscdated
and placed Jones under arrest. Three al
legged customers Of the 'jolnt" were I'm
count ready 10 testify against the defend
ant and We're allowed to go until tomorrow
upon their own recognizance.
Jones - the colored man who yyhs mr.
rested about a year ago on the charoe of
having shot and killed John Wesley ia
wards, also colored IN Chnstlana street
iie was arralgned IN court but There was
not enough direct evidence against him
that would warrant conviction ana -
was discharged.
hosella Morris, IA young colored woman
was charged with having been drunk and
dlsorderly about the plant OF the New
Castle Leather Company on SATURDAY.
night. While the Testimony was belng
heard continual smile played over the
prisoners face, making Il appear as II
she actually enjoyed her position. Her
countenance changed. however. when a
ine OF $40 and costs was imposed.
Noah Tillison, colored, was fined 50 and
costs for drunkenness and dlsorderly con-
duct and Thomas Deputy and Charles
Higgins were each fined 81 ana costs for
trespass
James Collins an aged man, who Claims
home in Baltimore, was sentenced to
sixty days imprisonment for vagranoy.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
TERRORlzED CITIZENS
People of Edge Moor Visited BY Insane
Woman.

Gussie Wells, colored, who terrorized thu
citizens of Edge Moor yesterday, threat
ening to kill anyone who crossed her path
was sent 10 Philadelphia this morning
where she belongs. The woman is insane
and upon her arrival in the Quaker city win
bep laced in an asylum.
The loca lpolice were notified Of her pres
ence in Edge Moor and State Detective
Theodore Francis drove to that place last
evening and brought the woman TO this
city. She said she lived in Carpenter street
between Nineteenth and Twentieth, Phila-
delphia. The local police communicated
with ithe authorities in that city with the
result that the woman was sent there this
morning.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
Pier on sire.

The Delaware river pier Of the p. and r..
Railroad Company was badly damaged by
fire on Saturday. About seventy-nve feet
Of the pier was destroyed, meaning a loss
OF about $1,000. The fire was discovered
by a party of workmen who were return
Ing from Fort Mott in launch. who ex-
tinguished it. Il is supposed spark
from a passing locomotive set Gre to tile
ufer
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
MOVEMENTS OF OIL VESSELS
Steamer oilfield and Bark ouevilly
Enter Port and Janasee Departs.

The coast vessel Jenesee left port this
morning with 1,6l7OoO gallons of petroleum
for Tampico Mexico. Her cargo IS valued
AT 1000.
The British steamer Oilheld, one OF the
largest vessels engaged in the oil traffic
arrived at Marcus Hook this morning from
cette, France. She win take on a cargo
Of petroleum for Rowen
The French bark Quevilly arrived after
the Oillield from Rowen.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
RED MEN ATTEND CHURCH
Four Hundred Go to olivet to Hear
Rev. Elwood Preach.

The whole main floor of OMvet Church
was occupied by the Independent order Of
Red Men, who attended services there
more than 400 strong to hear the Rev. r.
A. Elwood preach a sermon on Freedom,
Friendship and Charity" The Tammhny
Day celebmtion I'm the Opera House on
Tuesday night promises to be a big af-
fair.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
FACE TO FACE WITH RoBBER
Mrs. Hanley Meets Burglar in Her
Hallway.

Coming face to face with a burglar
in the hallway WAS the experience Of
Mrs. Hanley, mother of Lee Hanley. liv-
ing at No. IL Riddle avenue, on Satur-
day night.
Going downstairs for a drink Of water
late at night the woman almost ran
into the MAN as he was going through
the house. They met in a beam OF
moonlight coming through the transom,
and the robber was frightened away
by the woman's Screams before he had
gotten anything. Entrance to the house
had been gained through the front door
by a skeleton key
Mr.. Hanley was awakened by his
mothers screams. and chased the man,
but he WAS lost in the darkness.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
nreaa cannht Eire.

Philadelphia. May 11.--Amy Mat
thews, 50 years old. was seriously in
iured by fire today at the residence OF
her sister, Mrs. Ella Hill. 1922 Park
avenue. The woman's clothes were
burned from her body. and she was un-
conscious when removed to st. Joseph's
Hospital.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
Northern securities Appeal Filed.

Washington May 1.-The Northern Sc
curties case has reached the Supreme
Court Of the United States. Tho transcript
OF the record dn the appeal from the de-
cislon of the Court Of Appeals Of the Sth
Unitod States Circuit arrived and was
filed this morning.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
Presented With Rug.

The employees Of the Pennsylvania
railroad car shops presented James p.
Jones. who left the employ of the CON-
pany on the first of the month. with
handsme rug. AT the time of leaving
Mr.. Jones was given couch.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
LAMP SETS HOUSE ON FIRE
Exploded While Occupants Were Ab-
sent-Loss Covered BY Insurance.

While James Hennison and his wife were
absent from their home, No. sl5 South
Harrison street last evening a lamp in the
Kitchen exp,oded setting fire 20 the build
ing An alarm was sedt In from box No.
1856 ana the district companies responded.
The blaze was extinguished after caus-
Ing damage 10 the extent of 500 20 the
structure and 100 TO the furniture. The
total loss is covered by INSURANCE.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
More TaIk Of RovaI divorce.

Berlin. May liking Alexander. cf
Seryia, is preparing to institute divorce
proceedings against Queen Draga. Rel
grade dispatches report. being con-
WINGED that his marriage has deprived
his dynasty of all its popularity
He has received more threatening
letters expressing dissatisfaction in the
army
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
Mrs. zieharchs Wil Live.

Philadelphia. May 1l-Mrs. Minnie
zichachs OF No. AIS norris street, this city.
who risled being ground to death last
night by a Camden trolley car to save her
6-year-old daughter, and was struck and
knocked down by the fender. was not ter
rihly mangled as reported. She win be dis
charged, possibly today, from the Cooper
Hospital. 1t Is possible. but not probable,
that she was hurt internally.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
ISSUED TWO BUILDING PERMITS
Mansard Roof and Other Repairs to
XXI Laundry Building.

Building Inspector Cassidy this
morning issued two permits for altera-
tons and additions. They we're as fol-
lcws:
Newton II. Cloud, repairs to a store
at No. 227 Market street. to cast S2424.
J. b. Johnson. alterations and man
sard roof at No. 513 6hipley street. at a
cost Of S2,43O.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11

Roof Paint and Wood Stains.
1t Cartme1's. Sixth and Madison SITS.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
KING AND QUEEN
IN SCOTLAND
Greeted by Big Crowds AS
They Were Driven to the
Railroad Station
NORTHERN SECURITIES APPEAL FILED
Case Has Now Reached the Supreme
Charge Of Conducting an Alleged
Talk Of a Royal Divorce-Heroio
Mother Will Live.

London, May liking Edward ana
Queen Alexandra, accompanied by large
suites left London To-Day TO pay, their first
ceremonial visit 70 Scotland. TAey win AZ
rive az Edinburg this evening. They were
greeted by big crowds OF people while
driving I'm semi-state 10 the railroad sta
uon, escorted by a detachment OF tho
Household Cavalry.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
Our Creed

To publish all he news that
oughtto be published; to put
1t into attractive form; to
dis Gu s 5 fearIessly what
ought to be discussed. and
to disseminate wholesome
views of life.
Evening journal., 1903-05-11

CONTINUED on Fourth Psse).
Evening journal., 1903-05-11
The Weather

Today; Fair to partly
cloudy. Tomorrow: Fair
with slightly rising tenn
perature.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-13
NATIONAL GRANG E CONVENTION
Reports Of the Various Officers Pse- sented-Educatfon Work.

Rochester, N. Y, Nov. 12-The sec ond days session of the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry, was opened to-day by National Master Aaron Jones. A resolution was offered by George B. Horton of Michigan, pro- viding that the next meeting be held in Minnesota, Iowa or some other agricultural state in the middle west and that at least one day be given to an open delegation for the purpose of creating a sentiment among farmers in that part of the country, favorable to the grange where the order is not strong. The resolution will be acted upon tomorrow.
 Reports of the various officers of the national grange were presented. The report of the worthy lecturer, Governor N. J. Macheller of New Hampshire, covered the educational work of the grange. Reference was made to the teaching of the principles of agriculture in public schools and to securing the rights of agriculture in the so-called land grant colleges. The governor said that farmers generally now approved the movement and he looked for the time when such work would be taught in all the schools of the land. Another matter, he said. which is of great im- portance to agriculture, is the re-es- tablishment of a vigorous agricultural sentiment. The rapid strides made in manufacturing and commercial inter- ests has caused a decline in agricultural sentiment. It is the duty of the grange to promulgate the sentiment that agri- culture is the foundation of all indus trial, commercial and transportation &C., tivity.
 Announcement was made that assist ant secretary of agriculture, Colonel J. H. Brigham of Washington, will be present at some time during the ses- sion. This evening the seventh degree was conferred on a large class.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-13
FULLBACK SMITHS CASE.
A statement Issued by Pennsylvania
 State College

State College, Pa, Nov. 12.-The dis patch from Philadelphia in the morn- ing papers stating that Fullback A. T. Smith of the University of Pennsylva- mia football team had been disqualified because of his playing on the state coll lege team last year after he had matric- ulated at the University of Pennsylva- mia. was read here with great deal of surprise. The factulty committee on athletics of the Pennsylvania State coll lege to-day made the following state- ment with regard to the case:
 MT. Smith was a student In regular attendance at State college up to and including the game with Annapolis last year, which was played on November 1. He was voted an honorable dismissal by the factulty on November [, but owing to his failure to comply with a money requirement., it was not sent him until November 15.
 IA letter from MT. Smith under date of November 8. 1902, stated that he had not been permitted to enter the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania on account of his failure tot present a certificate from the Pennsylvania State college. It ap- pears, therefore, that Smith played on the State college team only while he was student here and was entitled to represent the college.
 "He played under his own name and the athletic committee here has no knowledge that he had taken any steps toward entering the university. The records of MT. Smiths class officer show he was in regular attendance at his classes here until after the Annapolis game. If he had been for any extended time in Philadelphia he would have been promptly suspended for unexcused absence. Signed: .-... @5
 "John Price Jackson,
 ~.... "John Leete, .s
 Louis E. Reber.
 Committee on Athletic, the Pennsyl-
 vania State College, State College,
 Pa.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-13
POOR BILL.
introduced by Request by Senator
 Hoar-Its Objects.

hOnE-ANA
 Washington, Nov. 12.-For the pur- pose of providing homes and employ ment for the homeless poor and making them self-sustaining home owners, in- dependent of being hired'' Senator Hoar to-day by request introduced in the senate bill to create bureau of na- tionaI homes to be placed under the di- rection of the secretary of agriculture. The bill authorized the secretary to notify the secretary of the interior to withdraw from market and settlement 140.O0O,00O acres of government lands, grouping them together in as large tracts as possible.
 Under the bill the secretary of agri- culture is directed to prepare the land for occupation as national homes for farmers and others who will till the soil and receive the proceeds of their labors with the exception of amounts which will be set aside to reimburse the gov ernment for it's expense in preparing the lands and building homes for the tenants. It is planned to use the prop erty for the benefit of all able bodied poor. The bill was referred to the com mittee on public lands.