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Evening journal., 1903-10-09
MOTHER CRUELTY
TREATED CHILD
Policeman Said She Was Out
All Night and Lett 1t
Alone
AGENT STOUT INVESTIGATING CASE
John Tobin Arraisned in the City
Court Charged With Beating His
Wife-caae Continued For a Further
Hearing.

Hearing.
John Tobin was arraigned In City Court
this morning charged with wife beating,
bu, the charge was changed to one OF
simple assault and battery. After hear
ing the evidence Judge PhEip l.. Garrett
sentenced the prisoner TO three months
Imprisonment His wife appeared against
him ard convinced tine court by her earn.
est manner that she had done everything
possible to make n man OF her husband
She said she always made her own living.
Her husband struck her yesterday and
unable to stand the abuse any longer, she
had him arrested.
The case Of Robert Stewart charged
with disorderly conduct. was continue,
10 Monday morning. Bail was fixed IN IN,
sum of SS0o
Lizzie Ccwan, a young woman. wa,
charged with cruelty treating her one
yoar-old child. Patrolman Daniel Aikei
testified that he had received comp.alnu
about the young woman neglecting he
child and often saw her IN the compan,
OF young men. at an hours Of the night
Acting upon the complaints he received
1.-THE patrolman arrested Lizzie at No. T.
market street where she lodged Agen
Stout Of the S. Z. c. c. deposed that ~
had Investigated the case and had oh
ltained a permit for the defendant an,
her child for admittance TO the New Cas-
tie County Hospital, but learned ycster
day that a young man with whom Lizzil
had been on intimate serms. got hold o
the permit and tore tt up. The defendan
had applied to Mr.. Stout several day
ago 20 secure a home for her child. bur
did rot succeed, and as a result obtaine,
the permit for entrance into the count.
hospital for both mother and child. Tn
court continued fhe case until tomorro,
in order TO allow Mr.. Stout time TO fur
ther investigate the matter
The case against Mary Mousley. charge
with disorderly conduct was dismisse
because the evidence was not stron
lenough to warrant a conviction.
Watch the Evening journal For cai
toons Of all the Wilmington A. A. base
ball players in characteristics poses.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Mr. kuekert Left Indau.

Frank J. Kuckert who for a year was
assistant secretary of the Y. NJ. NJ. A. lef,
Wilmington at O'Clock this afternoon.
over the p. b. & w. railroad for Brook
lyn. where he will become assistant ply
sical director of a large association in
that city.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Not since the high tides Of last spring
that wrought so much damage by break
ing over the cmbankments Of the Chris
tiana ana flooding the southeastern por-
ton OF nhe city has the water been 50
high as last night and the indications
point that the waiter viii be much higher
this afternoon and II the heavy wind con-
unues lt Is probable that repetition OF
the suffering Of last spring win take place
when it wac necessary 20 remove many
residents In boats. At that time the water
reached almost 20 ahe second story win
ldows
Firms along the banks OF the stream aid
not expect such a big tido today and as a
consequence much timber was washed
from the shnyards together with blocks
used TO put under vessels ON the railways.
Shipyards Flooded.
Early this morning the stream was COW
cred with floating wood and men who
make practice OF getting thls floating
itimber rcaped harvest
The yards of the Diamond State Steel
Company were flooded aud II the tide had
risen but a few feet higher the fires in
the furnaces would have been oXtin-
guished.
Disasreeable Day.
1t would have been hard 10 imagine a
much more disagreeable day. The rain
fell In torrents and the wind blew so hard
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Storm Ceases.
When Representative William NJ
Connolly saw three rain-soaked men
gallon up his alley, dash into his yard
and take refuge in his stable he did not
have an idea that he was going TO
entertain the greatest bandmaster in
tbe world and a man with an interna-
tional reputation.
Always hospitable whether the guest
occupies a high or low station in life.
Mr. Connolly left his house and ap-
proaching the men asked if they
would not step into the house and dry
their clothes. While the horses were
being made comfortable in the stable
Mr.. Connolly began to ply the stran-
gers with questions. They were attired
in khaki suits and Mr.. Connolly first
thought his visitors were military men.
Guessing Identity.
Turning TO the one who seemed to
be the leader of the party he asked If
they were in the service.
''No, but 1 have been" was the reply.
MAY 1 inquire your name? said
Mr.. Connolly
Don't you know me?" was the ques-
ton asked IN return.
Receiving a negative answer the
stranger said: Il viii give you three
guesses."
well. you are not Paderewski,' said
the jovial representative.
You are hitting near the mark. "
Then lowering his voice he said: Il am
Sousa."
Mr. Connolly was too much surprised
- fr.rr To 4 n rnnnr0fyH
the band leader because of his dress.
When the men finished attending to
the horses and went inside the house
Sou$a would not go to a room and
.cha6ge his clothes, but insisted upon
IS a ing them before the kitchen range.
in sth him was w. e. Woodruff Of
a newspaper man, and
a bkdrew Donnon of Philadelphia.
Will Storm stayed Here.
p. kThey arrived in Wilmington late on
Wednesday night. having ridden from
~. Philadelphia horseback. After a nights
~ kst here at the Central Hotel they
- iarted South.
/, 49, ~Yy rain overlook them near
y'ehe' t.-rts Of the city aud they
fna,fe Il udsn Toy the nlrrcst stdoi'
which happened to be in the rear oi
Mr.. Connelly's pretty West Side
home.
Mr.. Sousa and his companions spent
the day with Mr. Connolly, who enter
tanned them elaborately. After lunch.
con and while enjoying his hosts ci-
gars. Sousa related many of his eXpe-
riences while touring i'm this country
and abroad. Rain prevented him from
seeing the places Of interest in the city
Last night about o'clock the Wis.,
itors went to the Clayton House where
they remained all night. Before leav-
ing Mr.. Connolly presented Mr.. Wood
ruff with a COPY Of the Duke Of Yorh
Records. He will give it to the Wilkes
barre Historical Society. This morn.
ing they spoke in the highest terms OF
the manner in which they were enter
"a 'ned. Until the weather clears the5
wi remain in this city.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
CONTINUED on Flfth Page)
ORANGE WILL OPEN SEASON
First Game Will be Played Against
St. Miehaers Tomorrow.

The Orange A. c. football team will
open the season tomorrow. when It viii
meet the st. Michaers eleven Of Ches-
ter on the Twelfth street baseball
grounds. that city. The local team win
probably line-up as follows: Fullhack,
Goodwin; half-backs Harry Lewis and
Mcclure; quarterback, Hanley or
Traynors centre. Smith; guards. c..
Smith and Draper; tackles. Simmons,
Zebley or l. Lewis; ends, McKenna
and Crawford.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Steel Common Makes a Low Record.

New York. oct. 9.-United States
Steel common again established new
low record at the opening Of the stock
market today. on the first sale il de-
clined half a point to lass and SUBJ
sequently went to 14A. The price then
rallied slightly on buying TO cover short
contracts. The preferred stock and
the bonds were heavily sold and the
entire market was lower.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
WILL RUN ATHLETIC SPECIAL
3. g. o. Train Direct to the Baseball
Grounds in Philadelphia.

The b. & o. Railroad Company an
nounces that it will run a SPECIAL train
to the tri-State championship baseball
games to be played in Columbia Ball
Park, Philadelphia, next Monday at-
teInoon.
The train win leave the Market
street station of the b. & O. at Has
o'clock and the Delaware avenue sta
tion at - o'clock. The fare for the
round trip will be seventy-hve cents
The train viii run direct to the ball
grounds.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Brandvwine Club Reo.,.;,.

Preparations have been completed by
the members Of the Brandywine club for
thetr twelfth annual reception 10 their
women friends. The affair will take place
this evening at the clubhouse.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Alfred Gawthrop was in Baltimore
yesterday and attended the convention
of the League Of American Municipal
tiles. He was greatly interested in
the session.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

The late Lord Salisbury was one of
the very few individuals not Of Royal
birth who saw statues erected in their
honor during their lifetime.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Barber shop Chance.

George T.. Drum has taken the bar
Der shop at Fourth and Jefferson
streets. which was recently conducted
by ]. ]. Welsh.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
viii Preach in Nswport.

The Rev Robert Watt viii preach
in Newport NJ. e. Church on Sunday
at 7.30 p. m.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
srandpwlne Fireman Do.

]. Emmett Morris, a member Of the
Brandywine Fire Company. died at his
home at Twenty fourth and Market
streets yesterday. He was also a mem-
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
TWO DEATHS FROM DIPHTHERIA
Both Were Children and Their Funer-
ais Were Held at the Same Time.

The funerals Of Mary Sullivan, aged
2 years, of No. TIC Bennett street, and
Joseph Untz, aged years. of No. 203
East Twenty-second street, whose
deaths We're due to diphtheria, were
held yesterday at the same ume. Health
|Ohicers Lang and Burleigh attended
the funerals which were private on ac-
count Of the contagious nature Of the
disease.
Mary Sullivan was the second child
|ot the Sullivans to die of diphtheria.
Last Sunday they buried a 10-months-
hold son.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Ex- Governor Hogg OF Texas says he
would rather be an oil promoter than
President. Everybody is satisfied.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Only one remedy in the world that
viii at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part of the body. Doan's Oint-
ment. At any drug store, so cents.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
sfso,ooo Blaze at singhamt0n.

Binghamton. N. Y, Oct. 9. - The
Stone Opera House building was de
stroyed by IRE at an early hour this
morning. The loss is estimated at
s15o,000.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
To care a coId in ono pax

Take Laxative Broro Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If Il
fails to cure. e. W. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Indian Novelties.

Banners go. Canoe ink wells. 6oc.
Paddles soc Burnt Leather Match
|Safes' 25c, 35e. Durstein's, East
Second street
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Watch the Evening journal For Car
toons of all the Wilmington A. A. base
ball players in characteristic poses.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Special Rate to Philadelphia by Penn
syIvania Railroad company-WiI-
mington A. Alb. B. Club Will Play
Championship Game at Philadelphia,
October 18th.
On account Of the tri-State cham
pionship game at Philadelphia the
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell ex-
cursion tickets from Wilmington to
Philadelphia on above date, good to
return same date, at IS cents.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

cartmei's Varnish Stain.
makes old furniture look like new.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
FOUND SOUSA IN
HIS BACK YARD
Elements Conspire to Give
Representative Chance to
Entertain Him
WAS RIDING TO WASHINGTON

Storm Caught Him in This City and
He Spent the Day in The Western
Part of the city-WiI Leave When
Storm Ceases.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Watch the Evening journal For Car.
toons Of all the Wilmington A. A. base
ball players in characteristic poses.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
Christmas Cantata.

On Tuesday evening, Dec. 80. the
choir Of the Presbytsrian church.
under the leadership of Mr.. Eichhorn
will sing the cantata Bethlehem.
The text is by Frederic e. Weatberly
and the music by DR.. Geo F. Root.
Tere are twenty musical numbers,
divided into three parts. The first
the Birth of Christ. The second
the Flight into Egypt. The third
the Return.
The concert will be one of great
variety and beauty, the solos, duets,
trios, quArtets and full choruses
affordiDg unusual opportunity for
effective singing. The trio of Wise
Men. the Angels Chorus, the Carol.
the Canon form chorus and Choral are
some of the features. Mr.. Eichborn
will himself sing the part of Herod-
the bass solos, and Mrs. Eichhorp, the
leading soprano work. Watch for
further announcements.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17

nit to being kissed. Hadley says he
may have to have it taken down as
the men clerks in the grocery depart.
ment waste so much time watching to
see the girls stop under the mistletoe.
In order to prevent trouble the repor.
ter offered his services to save the
time of the clerks. That Mexican
drawn work in the display window is
also an attraction.
That magnificent display of sterling
silver at ". l.. Morris q Co.'S
catches the eye of everyone who goes
to the postoffice. 1t is magnetic !;
hard to pass up; must go in aud look.
And then
Talk about hand painted China and
albums and novelties, lace curtains
rugs. etc. Barney Ginsburg has a
most attractive line. His display
windows catches the eye OF everyone.
He enjoys big camp trade. too.
The home OF Santa CLAUS. thou.
sand and one toys. all shapes, all
makes, all prices, at the Boston Store.
Ed. Jack wasted no pains to make q
display that would gladden. the hearts
OF the little people.
Florence merchants say they are
having better holiday trade than
they had last year
That automobile in the window Of
the Palace Pharmacy causes people to
stop and look. This little auto deliv-
ers packages Of choice candies for
Xmas presents. while you are enjoying
q hot chocolate at the soda fountain.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Mrs Wayne sang in the most pleas
ing manner to the delight of all
present. Elegant refreshments were
served by Mrs. Milliken, assisted by
Miss Mary and Mrs. Robt. Milliken.
A late hour we all thanked the hos
tess for her kindness in rendering us
her beautiful home tor this occasion
and all bade q very reluctant good
night. Xxx
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
Suit Gases

Fine solid leather suit cases.
made extra deep, leather or
canvas lined with compart
ments for toilet articles 5000
to $500.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
Head About to Burst From Severe
Bilious Attack.

II had severe bilious attack and
felt Ii 70 my head WAS about to burst
when l got hold Of free sample Of
Ohamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. | took dose Of them after
supper and the next day felt like q
new man aud have been feeling happy
ever since," says Mr.. J. W. Smith
of Juliff, Texas. For biliousness,
stomach troubles and constipation
these Tablets have no equal. Price
80 cents For sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
Services Appreciated.

The A. j. Smitl. post and the Re-
lief corps gave surprise last evening
for Mrs. Wayne at the home OF Mrs
very beautiful present as token Of
respect for her work and kindness
shown to both organizations. Com
rade johnson made the presentation
to which Mrs. Wayne responded in the
most pleasing manner. Miss Mary
Milliken gave some very beautiful
selections both vocal and instrumen.
tai. Miss May Amter gave very
beautiful selection ON the piano.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
TUNNEL PROJECT
MAY Be ABANDONED
Government Weary With
Ranchmen's Dillydallying
Must Secure the Allotted Contracts
Inside of SIX Weeks or the Gun
nison Tunnel Will Not be
Constructed.

Montrose, Colo. Dec. 1.-THE Un-
compahgre Valley Water Users as
sociation was notified today that Sec
retary Hitchcock has ruled that con
tracts must be secured on $4,000 acres
agree to take the water of the Gunni-
son canal, before the government
Il begin construction Reports
rom the United States geological sur
10y are to the effect that the govern
ment has decided to pass finally upon
the UncompabRre project six weeks
hence, and tnat if the required so, 600
acres has not been secured. to abandon
it, which would mean that the farm
ers who have been depending upon
water from the proposed Gunnlson
canal would have to look to private
enterprise to see the project carried
out.
This information has cansed con-
sternation in the valley as only 65,-
600 acres has been secured. There
is $4,000 more acres under the pro-
posed canal, contracts for which have
not been secured, and of this are %, :
600 acres belonging to an eastern mort.
gage company, members of which can
not be brought together to act within
the six weefs.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17

S<lls the choicest ress'
denee lots in the city -
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
UNION MEN CONFESS.
Blew Up Vindicator and Attempted
to Wreck F. &C. Z. Train.

Charles Mckinney and Thomas
Foster have confessed to the blowing
up of the VlndIcator mine and the at
tempt to wreck Florence & Cripple
Greek train at Victor month ago
Such was the announcement made
by Adj. -Genl. Bell yesterday. Nc
Kinney is imprisoned at Canon City.
where he was taken some time ago to
prevent violence being done him.
Foster is In the Teller county Jail.
Both men were arrested by the mill
tary. Foster is one of the plaintiffs
in the suit for damages against Gov.
Peabody for false arrest.
"We have absolute confessions from
both of these men, said Gen. Bell
''They have stated and will swear
that they. with others whom they
have implicated. formed the plot to
destroy the Vindicator and also the
conspiracy to wreck the train loaded
with non union men. Mckinney and
Foster have been sore ON each other
for some time, and we secured the
confession of one by representing that
the other fellow had squealed. Then
ths second man told his story. Both
stories agree in every detail
Information charging them direct
ly with the blowing up of the Vindi-
Gator will be fled at once. We are
now after the men they have impli-
Gated, though we have number of
them in custody. When wo get the
other fellows we will make public the
details of the crimes committed by
these union men as they have told
them. Denver Post.
Denver. Dec. l7-Adjutant General
Sherman Bell denies that he had stat
ed that Charles Mckinney and Thomas
Foster had confessed being implicated
in the blowing up of the Yindicator
mine aud the attempt to wreck the
Florence and Cripple Greek train a
month ago.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
Died.

At Portland. Colo, on Wednesday
Dec. l6, 1908. of consumption. Mrs
Angela Compton, aged 20 years,
months and 8 days. She is sister of
Thomas Fitzgerald. foreman of the
quarry at Portland. and came here
from Omaha. Nebraksa, about Sept
10Th. Her mother was with her when
she died.
The funeral will take place at St.
Benedicts church at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning.
AS these people are almost entire
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17

strangers here, it would be great
consolation to the aged mother and
sorrwing brother, if the sympathizing
christians OF the community would
attend these service tomorrow.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17
OBSERVATIONS OF REPORTER.
Finds Attractions IN Florence Stores
Worthy OF Mention.


A most attractive window at tie
Big Store is the work Of Mr.. George
Roberts Of the gents furnishing goods
department, which at night, when
lighted mp by electric lights can not
fail to attract the attention of Christ.
mas shoppers. In the notion depart.
ment I noticed that pins were selling
at l cent per paper, the same lind
that were sold from a wagon on the
streets here at four papers for dime
The Gibbs jewelry, never behind
in display, has revolving display
case. the work Of that genius, o. L.
Gibbs. 1t shows the goods from all
sides and it executes its work in a
jify.
While in Julius McCandless' hard
ware store l observed beautiful
range covered with aluminium paint.
I was informed that the piece OF
kitchen furniture was intended as a
Christmas or bridal present. The
silver paint will last for years and
keeps the range from rusting.
Thos. Carmody, the furniture man.
is neither dead nor sleeping. Some
handsome rocking chairs and pictures
displayed near the door attracts the
attention OF the Christmas shopper
Those japanese vases in the big
window at The Globe are being ad-
mired by everyone and the low prices
marked on this class of goods is sur.
prisingly low.
That big doll in the window at the
City Drug store is getting in Its work.
Every little girl in town wants it,
and every body who trades at that
popular place will be given chance
to secure it, 1t is to be given away
on New Years.
The holly in the window at Frueauffs
Book store attracts much attention
because it is used almost exclusively
for holiday decorations. and the
handsome display of fine stationery
and books meets the eager eye of all
visitors.
One OF the most pleasing effects in
cut glass may be seen at the jewelry
house of T. NJ. Howells. A large
French plate glass show case is used
to exhibit the valuable ware in.
Yelton's Drug store displays mag
nificent line of perfumes in bottles and
cases suitable for presents.
The star in the east and the three
wise men makes an interesting sub
ject for display at Walker Bros.
This arrangement by Mr.. f. E. Mel
son shows considerable mechanical
ability. A small electric motor ia
used TO work the electric lights which
are of different colors and change
frequently. The design is surround
ed by handsome display Of mems
furnishings suitable for presents and
is the place for young ladies to settle
the question: "What shall get for
my fellow 20
Passing the Garfield block recently
purchased by Mr.. George NJ. Deibert
1 concluded to stop in and see that
fish hook cactus which sets near the
a useful present is solved. You can
get anything in the furniture or pict-
ure line that you ever dreamed Of.
Go into the room used exclusively for
pictures and turn on the electric lights
and you will be amazed.
You've all heard aud read about
the story of the mistletoe. but there
are lots of people who never saw any.
A large bunch hangs in the center
of the isle in the d-y goods depart
ment of the Hadley Mere. Co. and
anyone found standing directly under
IL for mora than go seconds ia To sub-
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17

I he laiies of the Christian church
will give dinner and supper in the
Wilbar block on Saturday, Dec. 10th.
All are invited. 9l.92
The daily tribune., 1903-12-17

Now is your chance to buy nice
Fur at % off 5. B. Austin. tt
The sun., 1903-12-15
NINE CONVICTS GET AWAY.
Big JAN Breaking Accomplished Under
the Noses OF the Guards

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 14.-Nine convicts,
led by Harry Siften, who is chief Of the
Battle Of Waterloo gang. an organza-
ton Of thugs, escaped from the House of
Correction this morning. All the men
wore striped suits
They were occupants OF the third tier at
the prison. At the end is big washroom
with one small window looking out over
the Holmesburg racetrack. In it the con-
victs assemble every morning after the
wake up" whistle.
4 few minutes after this whistle had
sounded one of the guards noticed, that
Siften was missing. glance at the wash
room showed that a bar was gone from the
window. A glance showed misty figures
disappearing over the racetrack
hue and cry was at once raised.
Mounted police and prison guards joined
in the hunt. Not one of the fugitives has
been captured.
The work Of cutting the bar had taken
several days. A rough saw had been made
out of butcher knife The cuts in the bar
had been filed up each day with soap and
iron filings.
The removal of the bar left an aperture
only twenty inches wide. Through this
the men squeezed, dropping twenty-five
feet to the ground. They then scaled
picket fence ten feet high guarded by
sentries