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Evening journal., 1903-01-15
LEFT FRIEND
TO ICY DEATH
Tragic Ending of a Merry
Skating Party on Lake
Como, in Smyrna
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Smyrna, Jan. 15.-While Lake Como
was crowded with skaters enjoying the
sport in the moonlight last night, Bert
ram Ransom, a young carpenter, and
William Grant, a machinist, left their
companions and skated 10 point local
ly known as "Ransom's Cove, where
they spent half an hour cutting fancy
figures. Starting for the lower end OF
the lake, the men skated upon a space
covered by thin ice and both broke
through. The hole was not more than
six feet wide and Grant reached strong
ice with his companions cries for help
ringing in his ears. When Grant
crawled out he turned in time 10 see
Ransom sink. Grant had half a mile
to skate before an alarm was given and
then his statements were so incoherent
little attention was paid to it.
The report spread rapidly, however,
that Ransom was drowned and when
his hat was found floating where the
men broke in a number OF young men
secured a boat and pulled 1t to the
hole. BY the use Of a long ice hook TIE
body was found by Berton Leinberger,
after considerable trouble. Ransom
had two watches in his pocket and each
stopped at sos. IL was IL o'clock when
the body was recovered.
The deceased was % years OF age. and
a son OF Somner Ransom. When il was
known he had been drowned. all the
young women left the lake in haste.
and Miss Elsie Allen, of Clayton, was
so affected she tainted. Ransom's body
was taken TO Il A. Collins undertaking
rooms, where an inquest was held this
afternoon.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
RUSSIAN STOWAWAY
Dis:ovssei on Steamer OiIheld Now
at Marcus Hook

When the British steamship Oilheld
arrived at Marcus Hook yesterday, the
captain reported 70 the authorities tIhat
a Russian stowaway had been found on
the boat. As the stowaway is an alien
he will have to be sent back to Russia.
Deputy Collector of Port Peter B.
Ayars went to Marcus Hook this morn
ing to make arrangements for sending
him back.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
FERRIS SCHOOL ELECTION
Held Annual Meeting and Elected
Eight Managers for hree Years

AT the annual meeting OF the corpora
tors and members OF the Ferris Indus
trial School held yesterday afternoon.
the following managers were elected to
serve eight years: Joseph L. Carpenter.
Jr.. Alfred Gawthrop. Mrs. Francis 5.
Garrett, Wilmer J. 1cllison. Lewis p.
Bush, Frank II. Thomas, John Ban
croft and Mrs. Martin Lane The am
nual reports were made and showed
the school TO be In a prosperous condi-
,tlon. t'
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
ATTEMPTED CRIMINAL ASSAULT
Luther Richie, CoIored, Arrested in
Smyrna on Serious Charge
lodged in Dover Jail
Special 20 The Evening Journal.

Smyrna, Jan. I5.-Luther Richie, a
young colored man. was arrested last
night by Constable Jones and Police
man Turner for attempting a criminal
assault upon Mrs. Frank Emory, living
near Smyrna. Mr. Emory was away
from home when Richie came TO his
home, and asked Mrs. Emory il he
might come In to get warn.
This request Was granted, and then
he attempted the assault, but Mrs Em-
ory's screams heightened the brute,
and he left the house. Richie will be
taken to Dover Jail this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
MEMORIAL DEDICATED
Bishop Coleman Attended Exercise
at folsington, Pa, Yesterday

Bishop Coleman was at Follsington,
Bucks county, Pa. yesterday. where he
dedicated in All Saints Church "a me-
mortal eagle electern carved by c. S.
Hamilton. Of this city. The memorial
is in memory of Mary A. Williams. who
was the foundress and benefactress Of
that church
Tonight the bishop viii give a lecture
in New Brunswick. N. j.. for the bene-
NJ of a church there. On Sunday morn
ing services and Sunday school will be
held In Grace Episcopal Church. Bran
dywine hundred.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
NATIONAL GUARD ORDER
Lisutenant-c Colonel Stevenson Fixes
Dates for Battalion Drills

In an order issued by Lieutenant
Colonel Charles M. Stevenson, com
'mander Of the First Battalion, N. G. d..
the following dates are announced for
battalion drills:
Companies A, F. C. and X will assem-
Bile at the Armory. Twelfth and Or
ange street, for battalion drill ON the
Following dates: Monday, January 10;
Friday. January 30; Wednesday,. Feb
ruary II and Thursday, February 26.
First call 755 O'Clock p m; assem-
bly,, D. M; adjutant's CALI $40 D. m.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
ICE HEAVY IN THE DELAWARE
Cooking Class to Meet Tonight.
Many Skaters Out--Other Now
Castle Notes
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0VTVI7I " IIIW T7V'I7IIE IVVIUHI1
New Castle, Jan. l5.-The Ice in the
Delaware river near Fort Delaware is
very heavy, and number of boats were
Obliged 70 put back from there yester-
day for repairs as the ice had cut their
bows to such an extent that their cap
tains were afraid to proceed further
The Cooking Club will meet In the
home Of Miss Rodney this evening.
An important meeting OF St. Peters
T. A. b. Society will be held on Sun
day next. In addition to the initiation
.of a number Of ne wmembers some very
important matters will be transacted.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Rnn Down BY Horss and Wagon

While crossing the street at Eleventh
and Spruce streets yesterday afternoon,
Andrew Fulmele. Of No. 1907 Kirlxwood
street, was run down by a horse and
wagon. receiving severe lacerations
about the head. Captain Ned" Evans,
who was passing at the time, took Full
mele home, where Dr. l.. A. Kittlnger
dressed his wounds.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Freshmen pefeat sophomorss

On Monday morning in Delaware Col
lege gymnasium the freshmen basket
ball team defeated the sophomorcs by
the score Of 46 % q. There were to be
a series of games. but the sophomores
refuse to play any more. therefore the
freshmen are champions of the college
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Nc. Susan JolIs, Ennernl

The funeral Of Mrs. Susan Jolls. wife
or John W. Jolls, who died at her
home, in Middletown, yesterday VIII
be held at ] o'clock on Friday after
noon. The new clerk OF the Orphans
Court is a son Of the deceased.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
TO PUT COAL
ON FREE LIST
Bill Passed Congress Sus-
pending Duty for Indeh-
mite Period
VOTE WAS ALMOST UNANIMOUS
The only Opposition In the House
came From Members Representing
Coal states--Tlllman's characterIs-
tic Speech In the Senate.

AtS 0PcNSU ANt 0NHaACs
Washington. Jan. 15.-The bill re-
ported from the ways and means COM
mittee Tuesday to provide for re-
bate of the duties on foreign coal for
q period Of one year was passed In
short order by the house yesterday by
practically a unanimous vote-25S to
5-those voting against It being Messrs.
Cushman and Jones, of Washington;
Gaines. of West Virginia; Mondell, Of
Wyoming. and Patterson, OF Pennsyl-
vania, all Republicans.
The bill was considered under the OPP
Grafton of a rule which cut of oppor-
tunity to amend. The only opposition
to the measure came from some Of the
members representing coal states. who
expressed the fear that the admission
of Chinese mined coal in Canada would
injure the coal industry of their states.
Both Mr.. Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, and
Mr.. Payne, Of New York, the Republi-
can leaders. expressed the opinion on
the floor that the bill would not re-
lieve the existing distress. They said
it would satisfy, however. public de-
mand for action and show the dispo-
sition of congress TO do what it could.
The Democrats. although they all
supported the bill. took the view that
It did not 90 far enough, saying that
coal should go on the free list, and
when the bill came back from the sem
ate with a provision which virtually
placed anthracite coal on the free list,
they applauded vigorously. Mr.. Dali
zell in the course of his remarks said
that there was practically no anthra-
cite coal in the world except that in
the United States and little in China.
The senate amendment was adopted
without division.
Amended In the Senate.
The senate yesterday acted promptly
on the house hill providing rebates Of
the duty on coal and pasbed Il unani-
mously without debate. few minutes
after II was brought over from the
house. Mr.. Aldrich offered committee
amendment adding a new section to the
bill, providing that the provisions Of
paragraph AIS Of the Dingley act shall
not be construed hereafter to authorize
the imposition OF any duty on anthra-
cite coal. The bill was then passed.
For an hour and a half Mr.. Tillmau
occupied the attention Of the senate
in a characteristic speech. His only
wonder. he said. was that in these
trying times of death and distress mobs
are not taking steps TO show monopo-
lists that in the last resort men will
neither starve nor freeze TO death, but
will throttle the law II necessary and
take 1t into their own hands and seize
supplies.
Efforts have been made" said Mr..
Tillman, proof has been filed. plead
ings have been had. petitions to the
attorney general filed warning and
begging him to protect the people
against the impending danger, but he
has sat quietly in his Office and done
nothing. Rich and poor alike, he de-
clared, are freezing because OF the fact
that a monopoly does exist, because
the lawyers have failed TO interpret the
law in the interest OF the people,"
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
InvesIIgaling smaIIpox

A message was received here yester-
day by Or. Alexander Lowber, seore-
tary of the state Board OF Health. call
ing him to Kenton, Kent county. to In
vestigate some smallpox cases near
Brenford.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Manila Law Firm

George A. Elliott has received a card
from John 3. Early and Edward u.
White announcing that they have
formed a co-Dartnership for the gen-
eral practice of law at No. % Plaza
Ceramics. Manila. in the Philippines
Islands. and that they are prepared 10
transact legal business in all parts OF
the archipelago.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Preachers tYmnaslum class

Physical Director Wales. of the
Young Mems Christian Association. is
making arrangements to start a preach
ers' gymnasium class in the near fu-
ture. 1t is expected that nearly all OF
the local preachers will be members of
the class z tIAIAls@ IN kHz ma
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Judge Gray Receivers

Judge Gray, who has been suffering
with tne grip. has recovered and went
to Philadelphia this morning. where he
will presioe at the session of the Coal
Strike Commission. Mrs. Gray is now
i'll with the grip.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15

The National Inspection Company
will protect your home against fire for
a nominal sum per month. Better than
the old fire extinguisher. Address $40
West Fourth street.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
RUNAWAY GANG
BEAT ATTENDANT
Edgar S. Stewart, of Ferris
School Charges w. c.
Woods With Assault
QUESTION OF HIS AUTHORITY
Judge Cochran Reserves His Decision
Until Thursday--Young Girl Who
Had Been Out With the Boys Fined
for Drunkenness

Had Been Out With the Boys Fined
for Drunkenness
Walter c. Woods. a young man. was
arraigned in City Court this morning,
charged with assault and battery on
Edgar S. Stewart, an attendant at the
Ferris Industrial School After the evi-
dence was submitted the court an
nounced that a decision in the case
would be handed down next Thursday.
The prosecuting witness testified that
he and William c. Morton, another at
tendant at the institution. arrested a
brother of the prisoner on Monday
evening, and as a result was assaulted
by the latter and a crowd of his friends
in Lancaster avenue. During the scuf-
fie the defendants brother escaped and
the witness was badly used up.
The youth who escaped from the Gus
tOdy of the attendants ran away from
the Ferris School some time ago. and
has since then served in the navy. A
doubt was raised in the mind of Judge
Cochran as to whether the attendants
were invested with authority to make
an arrest, and in consequence he re-
served his decision
Nellie Pierce, who said she had been
out with the boys having good time
last night, was Sentenced to pay a fine
Of 81 and costs this morning.
Milkman Fined
Edward w. Allen was fined $40 and
costs last night for falling to have his
name displayed upon his wagon. Allen
paid his fine and told Milk Inspector
McEvilly that he would have the mat
ter attended to at once.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Yardmaster Has Grip

Yardmaster @. H. Cantwell is con-
fined to his home with grip. In his
absence his place is being filled by
George King. night yardmaster.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
rIFrH ANNIIAL RECEPTIoN.

Division No. 4, 40. H., will give
its fifth annual reception in Turn Hall
on Friday evening, January Is. Tickets,
80 cents.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15

Lecture by Professor Edward n
Vallandigham, on Executive, Legisla-
tive and Judicial Powers in Great Brit
ain, France and the United States.
New-Century Club. Friday, January 16
SIS p. m. Admission, 25 cents.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
THAT'S us.

The best goods at right prices. We
don't want all your money. Morris
Electric Company, 315 Shiplsy street.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
A Message to Mothers

"A message to Mothers" was the topic
of the Rev. Henry Ostrom in Grace NJ.
e. Church this afternoon and only
mothers were admitted. At the meet
ing yea,erday Mr.. Ortrom spoke OK tho
illness Of DR.. King,and offered a prayer
for his speedy recovery. The meeting
last night was well ATTENDED These
special meetings will close on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
OFFER TO JOIN
WITH REGULARS
Asks Republicans to Fuse for Elec-
iOn of a Regular and a Demo
cratic Senator

the Regulars will name and further
giving them either the long or short
unexpired terms, provided they will
support Addicks for the other
State Senator Alvan B. Conner. who,
with four others, is said 10 favor vot-
ing for Addlcks for only one term, said
last evening:
IL shall vote for Mr.. Addiclks. most
'assuredly. l am an Addicks man. II
has not been settled finally whether we
shall vote FOR him for both senator
ships or not. We have conceded TO
the other side the right to name one
of their number, and if they select
one, we will vote for him
1--WE are ready to vote for any man,
at any time, that they may agree upon
II they win vote for Mr.. Addicks."
Concerning the astonishing mani
festo of the Democrats number OF the
lassemblymen on that side of the House
were seen tonight. Senator Charles
Wright, their nominee for president pro
ltempore, seemed highly elated over the
days developments.
DO the Democrats really propose to
vote for a Republican, regardless of the
fact that this will shelve either State
Chairman willard Salisbury or former
Senator Richard R. Kenney. their logl-
cal candidates?"
why, without the slightest doubt
Personally / would love to see both
those gentlemen elected; they truly de-
serve this reward. But this is the time
for patriotic action, and we have put it
up to the Regulars. If they ere in
earnest, this is their opportunity. If
they refuse this offer, then anything
that may develop later in the session
will be chargeable to them.
''There are two plans proposed for
an agreement on our men-'one is for
each to caucus separately. select one
candidate OF their own number. then
support such candidates in joint ses-
sion. The other is for them to submit
six names, OF Regular Republicans to
us, from which list we will select the
nominee, while we submit to them six
Democrats, one of which they shall
agree upon. OF course. we shall vote
for our own two nominees when We
ballot in separate session on Tuesday
Regulars Won't Talk
None OF the Regulars would express
an opinica upon the situation until
they have conferred next Monday. The
talk OF Colonel Henry "a. DUPONT, Reg
ular, and Judge George Gray. Demo
crat was freely resumed hast night
The Democrats will first name theiI
I ~.
their nominee for the short term. and
are almost certain to include Judge
Gray in the four others. giving to Reg
ulars the opportunity to grasp the name
OF Judge Gray which. they know.
would be most gratifying to President
Roosevelt, If a Democrat must be sent
Evening journal., 1903-01-15

Clearing sale OF so fine Marten fur
scarfs. $3.50 and $40 kind now 1896
and $3.50; SIS and SIS coats at half
price Greenbaum's. SO4 Market street.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
HIGHEST BIDDER
GIVEN CONTRACT
City Council Has a Strange
Way Of Looking Alter
Taxpayers Interests
WORK WILL COST MORE THIS YEAR
Various Excuses Given in At
tempt of councilmen to Justify
Their Action of Last Night--As Usual
City is the Loser

City Council decided last night to
award the garbage contracts to the
present contractors, despite the fact
that their bids were not the lowest.
The members met in the Mayors office
and from the loud voices heard by
those on the outside at one time, IL WAS
evident that at least one councilman
was displeased with the manner in
which the contracts were being
awarded.
There We're a large number OF bids.
but It was said that ten were not con-
Isidered at all. because OF SOME defect
in the drawing Of them. One bidder in
the Twelfth ward failed to sign his
name to his bid, although his bond was
properly drawn. and in consequence
the figures he submitted were not com
lsidered. Other bids were treated in a
like manner, and several Of the bidders
who remained in the city building until
the matter WAS settled. expressed
themselves in plain language regard
ing the treatment they received at the
hands OF the members OF Council.
One prominent Democrat, who bid on
the work. said that he had never voted
a Republican ticket in his life. but GER
tain Democratic councilmen now in Of
fice would not return TO Council II 1t
was in his power to stop them. He
claimed that he was promised assistance
which failed to materialize last might.
and as a result says he Is going to get
even with somebody.
The bids were awarded as follows:
George C. Slaughter, first district, s6,
00O
Martin r. Keough. second district
IS, $50.
Henry Wltsil third district, S960O
Daniel Mccormick. fourth district,
ls1110e.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15
Cow Bidder Active

As a result OF Councils action there
will probably be a heated session To-
night when final action on awarding the
contracts Will be taken. Several bid
ders whose figures we're lower than
their lucky competitors. propose to ind
out why their bids were not considered.
AZ the regular meeting tonight, Drs.
Hertel, Harris, Cook and Malcolm will
be reelected city vaccine physicians.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15

The Evening Journals News
Is the Brightest and Cleanest
Of Any Local Paper.
Evening journal., 1903-01-15

Weather-Today, Cloudy,
followed by snow. Tomorrow,
Fair TO cloudy, brisk winds.
Observation-Disclosures.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21

DON'T wear clothes with dirty look
ing spots on them when Weible will
make them look as we'll as new for a
trifie. Send them to 424 Front Street.
U. G. WELLS mas added lot OF flne
fixtures to his barber shop and em
ploys four BARRIERS. He gives the Lest
attention to all customers and invites
your patronage. Shop under City
Hospital. Main street
YOU can get carnations and cut
flowers of all kinds by sending your
order to Dudley's in care of F. O.,
BANDS Drug store, Clarksburg, w.
Va.
GIVING hats away at Zittel's.
SATISFACTORY laundry work done
at 131 Walnut street Lee Fink pro-
prietor.
THE early bird will get the best hat
at Zittel's.
Go TO Scott and Munsons on Sun
nyside Tor your hay, straw, grain
and feed of all kinds. They only
keep the best. Prompt delivery.
Both phones Scott and Munson.
GIVING hats away at Zittels.
Go TO Chaplin and Warman near
wharf for all kinds of building ma
terial.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21

SEE Zittel's line of Mems Shoes.
2l6 High Street, Huse
Paints.
SEE Chaplin and Warman for fine
hardwood finish. Oak front and in
terror doors car led in stock. Hard
wood flooring specially, SO Walnut
street near wharf.
BUCKEYE Root beer at Ream's its
fine.
GIVING hats away atZittels.
WANTED--A reliable, energetic
young man to sell assortments of
earthenware to the trade in this coun-
ty and adjoining counties; no practical
experience necessary. A money max
ing proposition for hustlers. Apply
to the Owen China Co., Minerva, ..
TIE mercury was down to So de-
grees last night.
FRESH line of fancy cakes and
crackers in tin and cartons at PRoTZ-
MANS, MADEIRA Block.
WHERE, oh where is the sanitary
expert?
THE roads from town to the city
limits-but what's the use?
THE man who spits on the side
walks will have to cough up after he
does 50 if the police see him in time.
THE illness and death of the Pope
has shown that there isn't the narrow
ness and intolerance between the
churches that formerly existed Ex-
pressions of grief came from every sect
under the sun during his illness.
{ Ice CREAM as we'll as ice cream soda
at the City Fountain at The Acme.
THIEVES swiped $500 worth of cop
per from between the rails OF the
street car line at Fairmont. They
have elCded arrest SO far although
some good detectives are after them.
The street car lines run along prin ci-
pal streets where the thefts occurred.
Now that the Wabash has begun to
let the contracts and build roads it
looks much more certain that they
mean to do something than 1t did
while they were only talking about
gong ahead.
STKEET cars should always be pro-
vided with tenders. The other day a
small boy was killed at Clarksburg be-
cause there was no fender on the car
which ran over him. Tenders do not
cost much and they may save some
ones life.
West Virginia Alpha, OF Phi Kappa
Psi has issued invitations to an in
formal reception at the Chapter house
on Spruce street Friday evening, July
"A, at $50.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-07-21

ALL street hats, on sale at L. M
behring's at one halt price.
216 High Street, Only Good
Lemonade.
THE best line of laces and embroi-
deries in town can be found at
Posten's.
THERE is new drink every day Mt
Ream's Fountain.
Ii YOU want a cake made for any
occasion call on Fred Erd 1927 High
street. Best quality only kept.
You can get carnations and cut
flowers of all kinds by sending your
order to Dudley's in care Of f. G
BANDS Drug store, Clarksburg, W
Va.
l.. M. DERING will sell all her
trimmed hats at reduction for the
next month. Get her prices before
buying. Hotel M adera Block.
HENRY JEWELL who has a tailor
shop in the Donley Building on
Peasants street invites his costo-
mers to call and look over his sam
Piles of fall and winter suits The
man who gets his order in ahead of
time will get his suit when he needs
1t.
2i6 High Street, Best Per
fumes.
THEY are asking for Mamma"
the most wholesome nutritious and
satisfying of all breads made only at
Gloss Fancy Bakery.
A BIG line of imported and domes-
tic delicacies to select from at PRoTz-
MANS MADEIRA Block Grocery.
PRoTzMAN' Grocery on Chestnut
street in the MADEIRA Block is the
place where Morgaptown wonen find
the best groceries.
IMPORTED and domestic potted
meats of all kinds at PRorzMAN' 5,
MADEIRA Block,
THE lot SAFE at Randall was much
better than some people thought 1t
would be.
Go TO PRoTzMAN's for Olives, ten
varieties to select from.