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Evening journal., 1903-12-22
FATAL E|RE.lNos
LARGE FACTORY
Two Firernen PERISH While
Fighting Flames in New
YorksBuilding
CAUSE Or 4 FRIGHIFUL PANIC

New York. Dec. p. ~ The famous
'''Two-Nines" FIRE alarm, summonlng
more FIRE apparatus than any other
alarm provided for By. New Yorks fire
department. was sounded for a terrific
fire which destroyed the six-story fac
tory building OF the Hermann Furni-
ture and Plumbing Cabinet Works. IN
Mott street, and the four-story varnish
factory OF the firm, run under the
name Of the II. Hermann Lumber Co.
a quarter OF a million dollars damage
was done. Battalion Chief Martin
Coleman perished' in the. fall OF two
great walls OF the factory. and another
fireman is missing. There was a fright
full panic among the Italian inmates
of the swarming front and rear tene-
ments opposite and in the rear Of the
burning buildings, and the firemen and
police reserves from three precincts
had the utmost difficulty in getting the
people out TO the street.
The fire started onlthe third floor
and when the firemen, arrived the first
second and thsrd floors were in a blaze
The third, fourth and fifth alarms were
sent in rapid succession, and about an
hour after the fire started the Two
Mines" alarm was sounded.
Battalion Chief Coleman had entered
the building with number Of men,
including Lieutenant Jones and FatheI
Smith. the fire department chaplain.
They were about 20 feet insidep when
fire came through the walls and tho
building shook The firemen saw the
danger and dashed for the outside. The
chaplain escaped. but a beam fell an
hit Coleman and Jones. pinning them
to the floor. Father Smith. with three
fremen, turned hack to the rescue and
dragged out Jones, who had managed
TO stagger to his feet. Jones in pulling
himself out. fel for Coleman. lie
found him so pinned that he ooul- MOI
rescue him. but got his helmet, which
he put on and escaped. Within a min
ute the entire rear and side walls fell.
After the building had been totally
I destroyed the body OF Chief Coleman
was found wedged under fallen debri'
in such a position that the fremer
were unable to reach it. Coleman wa
made battalion chief last August. H'
won the Bennett medal for Drawer,
eight years ago for rescuing two womeI
from boarding house fire in East 10tl
street.
Richard Joyce. a fireman, who wa
appointed only 10 days ago, was r.
ported missing after the IRE was out
I He was last seen in she building jus
before the walls fell-
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
POPULATION INCREASING RAPIDLY
Railroad and Other Manufactures
Causing Many People to
Come Here.

The placing Of one Of the Whining
ton freight crews on the New York
division together with four more for
Jersey City Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road win necessitate Philadelphia
crew coming TO this city to take the
place of the one transferred from the
Maryland division TO the New York
run.
There is hardly a day that the popu-
lation Of Wilmington is not increased
by the removal of men connected with
the railroad, either 10 work at the new
shops or take some other position.
People not conversant with the situ-
alton have no idea with what strides
the population of the city is increas-
ing. Not only the railroad company is
bringing hundreds OF people here. but
other firms who are branching out and
enlarging are responsible for many
others coming to this city.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
FoRD'S TRIAL TOMORROW
Chief Black and Two Witnesses From
Here VIII go to Philadelphia.

The srlal Of Ford. tho alleged forger. IN
Phnadelphia. VIII take place tomorrow
afternoon in that city. Chief Of Police
George Black, accompanied By wAiiam NJ
Jenerson. the proprietor Of the Hotel
Wilmington. and the cushier OF the Cen
trail National Bank 81 this city win attend
the hearing. y,- ~ l.f
Ford was arrested in Lit Brothers store
while attempting 70 cash two checks
drawn on Mr.. Jefferson and another ac-
count in the Central Bank. The forgeHes
were detected and tho pau piaqed. under
arrest BIZ Detective Gpyer- 1i1.T e-lh
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
WEST YARD ABOUT ABANDONED
Busy Place Of a Year Ago Now Lspsing
Into Quietness.


There are butttwo shifting crews left
at the west yard of the Pennsylvania
Railroad now. The scene there is very
different from that Of this tiIpatiast
year, when. The Twenty seEeiik ", clIs
were hlled ANDY iifiing
Of loeon4Qt {5d the ole2le "a bells
ana hR Iie 81 The fs siest and
busiest 81 The city.
The crews have all been transferred
to the new Edge Moor yard with the
exception OF these two, who. attebd to
the cars consigned 10 local firms. They
both work at dtN
IN the old days when train after
train pulled into the Yards night was
even more busy than day. The swing
ing lanterns of the. trainnaen. and head
lights. Of the engines as they stood
painting after their long runs or those
Of the shifters as they glided about
among the cars and the red eyes Of the
signal lamps reminded one of a fairy
land or stage picture. All is changed
there now. Only an occasional passing
train disturbs the quiet of the place
which resounded with the hum OF NOV
ing traffic last year.
In a short while the two remaining
crews Will libe transferred to Edge Moor
and the once busy place wiA be used
only for the storage OF passenger
coaches.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
PAW-PAW
PRAISED
A Prominent and
Leading Philadel-
phia Physician.
Or. W. 7. Graham,
Likens Munyon to Edison in the
Importance Of His Great,
Discoveries.

Professor Munyon especially asks
every weak and debilitated person 70
try his Paw-Paw remedy. he says II
makes old folks feel young and weak
folks feel strong. That 1t viii take
away all. need and desire for alcoholic
stirnulants Alcohouc drinks lift. fhut
let xo,l6alk J'EvkIsaw lifts and hoFis
you; il gives exhilaration without IN
toxicauon.
Or. II. Graham . Pro nninentsP hila-
N ASelphia Physician sa%s&
Thousands. and thousands of yfags
this Fsst, NAV ffuit fas. grown in paen7
titude AIover India and South Arher-
lea, geheratfons have gone without
man discovering the value. of this ffuit,
thousands andn tbousants Mt lives
could have been saved had man
known its medicinal qualities.
Like electricity. II has always been
with us, but il took an Edison to har-
ness electricity, and make II light the
world. Hr
So it tcol1 Munyqn to dlscoverl the
writes OF Paw Paw, and 1--WE to the
world "a .positive cure FOR tnost Stomach
aud nerve troubles. @
arouse you TO the necessity OF doing
something FOR yourself2
Have you a rebellious stomach that
gives you no peace night or day2
Have YOU unruly nerves that keer
you on edge and almost ready ia fis
through the roof at the least disturb
ance2 a.. ....t --4.-,f-t s,ar-.-r-
DO you lie awake night after might
vainly trying TO WOO sluinber and gel
up IN the -rnor71iffg more tired tIfd ex'
fuusted tilau- -rnefF yous veHtuto-l,cd?
If these troubles are interfering witt
your happiness andt health, Paw-Pav
should be. set NJ work without "a tmin-
ute's delay. Get a bottle today ailt
tomorrow you'll have another story 4
ltAAs 1I s-rasIa
Munyon's Paw-Paw, large-bottles. 81
Paw-Paw Laxative Pills, 2sc. per box
At all druggists.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
SLAVES WILL NOT Be INCREASED

Lewis Leshem. the well-known bar
Der and president OF the Boss BARRIERS
Association, deuies that. the price Of
shaving. Is TO he-raised 10 15 cents.
Mr.. Leshem stated that the matter had
been discussed at a recent meeting
but that the large majority Of the bar
bers were opposed to the increase.
It is the general opinion that IL the
BARRIERS should decide TO raise the price
they would be the losers, as a large
number of their regular patrons would
then shave themselves.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
quarterly Conference al Asbury.

At the third quarterly conference uf -
bury Church. conducted by Presiding f.-
der Robert Watt hast night. tho pastor
the Rov. II. S. Dulany was invited 40 re-
turn for another year. The time for che
elcction OF a delegate and his alternate Co
the lay conveniion, which wnl be held
al Tho sime timo as thb General Confer
Itncc, was fixed for February 20.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
CHRISTMAS At ST. ANDREWS
Two Services and Fine Musical Pro-
gram on Thursday Morning.

Interesting services viii be held in ST..
Andrews Church on Christmas morning.
At S O'Clock there Will be Holy comTnun-
ion. with semi-choral service. At II O'clock
there will be morning prayer sermon and
Holy Communion and the following musi-
cal program.
Venite, Randall; Gloria Patri, Roberts;
Te Deum. Tours; Benedictus, Tours; An
them. Brightest and Best Buck; offemory
hymn, Redhead.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
SECRETARY or STATE
ILL WITH BRONCHITIS
Obliged to Remain in Bed
} During Important Confer
encc With President


Washington. Dec. 22.-Secfet,1y Hay
is still so in Of bronchitis. although it
IS fortnight since he was last at
the state Department, that he was
obliged 10 remain in bed yesterday
throughout a conference, with President
Roosevelt and NIr.sN'dylie MacVeagh.
President Roosevelt has several stinles
called upon .Afr. Hay during the lat
.ter's ILLNESS. Secretary HAYS condi-
tion is not alarming. but IL does cause
his friends some anxiety II was two.
weeks ago that he began 10 feel i'll. a.
heavy cold which had developed by the
following morning prevented shim from
going to the State Department, al
though the Panama situation WAS then
acute.
THE cold soon VdeSeloped painful
form of bronchitfs. fsgir geers General
RiSsys iof. the navy, attehded MT. Hay,
and calls upon him every morning.
Last -Rsels~Alr- ITsy~improve ved-eensider-
ably. and was able TO see several per-
sons who called on official business,
General Reyes. the Solombian Special
Envoy being among them.
It was hoped that Mr.. Hay would be
back at the State Departnient yesieriag.
but the.soreness tashis bronchlaItpbes and
,the rasplns effec& of frequtnt coughing
irendesed X anadvfsable for him 10 ventlre
from his house. lie keeps closely IN touch
with the business Of the Department, and
even on days when confined TO his bed
has insisted upon attending TO official
matters. As the outlook STANDS now he
viii not leave his heuse until after Christ
mas.
AIr. Hays tllnessl does not worry hiu
much. Tor although not of sturdy frame
he Is man of sslnsudne disposl tlon, which
enabies him 40 regard as trfnes What 9TH
ers wouid deem good ground FOR personal
anxiety. He As e5 years old
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Large Sale of Stoves.

At giving away prices that will suit
most anyone parlor stoves, bedroom
stoves, laundry stoves, wood stoves,
barroom stoves, gas stoves, oil stoves,
fine overhead heaters and a large as
sortment OF cook stoves, both new ana
slightly used. Mcmahon Bros, 502 King
street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Big shifter Here.

4 new shifting engine made its appear
ance at the local yards. Of the Pennsyl-
vanla railroad yesterday. The locomo-
tive is No. 505i and is a monster shifter
of the oamel-back type. capable Of hand
ling q long string Of cars. The new en-
gine is easily distinguishabie by its deep
throateJ pun ana the peculiar cl9hg Of its
bell. ~
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
oHers to Transport Troop..

Under the impression that war IS sure
iy 20 occur. the Quartermaster general
of tho army has been beslegcd by railroad
and shipping men dosirous OF transport
ing troops. A number Of foreign snp
owners have also rendered their vessels
las transports.
II was pointed out. however that while
the landing OF marines on foreign sol
occasions but little comments the em-
barkat.on OF troops would put a dlnercnt
aspect ON the situation. For this rea-
son the navy viii be permitted 20 con-
.inue TO control affairs In islhmian waters
for the present at least.
Rear Admiral Taylor, chief Of the Blu
rcau of Navigation and executive head
OF the General Naval Board. today was
lin conference with Captain John L. plns.
bury. assistant chief OF the bureau; Cap
tain william Swift. chairman OF the Cen
lcral Boards Committee on the Feut
lCommander Winsiow and Lieutenant Bel
KNAPP Of the Bureau Of Navigation. Moth
ing official regarding the conference wa
announced except that h concerned th
ilsthm.an situation.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
In Memoriar,.

In loving memory OF Mrs. Mary Il.
Flood. who departed this life on De-
cemher %. 1909. May her soul rest IN
peace. Gone, but not forgotten.
There is sorrow in our household,
And many a falling tear;
For the death angel came among us
And summoned our Mary dear.
She has crossed lifc's dark ocean,
Tho tho voyage was so brief;
But we know that God hath willed &c,
Still We must give way to grief.
In the early years Of wonanhoods
In the springtime OF her life,
Deaths angel came and summoned hek
From this world of sin and strife.
We knew as we gazed upon her
SO calmly sleeping there,
She had peacefully gone to Cod
Her Heavenly reward to share.
o. why this grief and SORROW
And why those falling tears1
When Il is a separation
OF only few short years7
Although IN grief ana sorrow,
Bowed by ahliction's rod.
Sun remember it is the win
OF just and merciful God.
Her devoted friend, A. 7. .
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
WILL BUILD NEW SEWERS
Two Ordered Constructed in the South
,il western Section Of City.

Tho regular meeting Of the street and
Sewer Commission this morning WIS short,
Little business was brought up for ds
cuss.on and the session lasted less thar
one hour,
Engineer OF Sewers Hatton was IN
s;ructed % construct sewer In Oal
streqt at 4 cost Of 1865 and also one IL
Maple street between Jackson street and
Maryland avenue, costing $40.
Gairett and Barr, morocco manufacture
ers. made a complaint Of the condition OF
Second street between Walnut and Pop
lar streets. Acting on this complaint the
board Instructed the Peoples Railway
Company 10 rcpalr the thoroushfare IN
question.
Street Commissioner Pierson announced
that he would put down a number Of
street crossing as soon as tho weather
permits.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Resigned Position.

. General supenntendent J. L. Press. OF
the W E. Garrett and Sons Incorporated
snun Mills at Yorklyn. has resigned his
position to take effect January /. The
position will be temporarily filled by
Francis d. Baldwin.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Yardmaster cantwelI lll.

Yardmaster c. II. Cantwel. of the
railroad is confined TO his
home with an attack Of grip. Night yard
master George King, IS in charge Of the
movements Of the trains in the absence
OF Mr.. Cantwell.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Mashed His FINGER.

Carrying a hig piece of timber yesterday
u. A.. Birmingham. Of No. 5l3
East Tenth Street, a Pennsylvania rail-
road carpenter, dropped IL upon his finger
mash.ng 1t badly. Detective Jones at
tended the injury at the Emergency Hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
EUROPEAN DIPLOMATS
BRING PRESSURE ON
COLOMBIA TO HALT
Ccontinucd from FIRST PaseD

spain by which the United States Sc
cured the Philippines. That treaty was
ratified Just before Senator German re-
Tired from public life and the guerrilla
warfare IN the Philippines which followed
was attributed 60 his mistake On seeking
10 make the treaty o polbacal question.
Tho Republican leaders here regard Mr..
Gormans move as a serious b'under for
his party and prodict that H wan give ,hc
ADMINISTRATION a very great polfdcal ad-
Nnnllrn.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

DR.. George Quinn has presented the
Lodge Of Elks with hand
some pieces Of burnt woodwork. It is
the reproduction of the front page OF
the Elks memorial program. The work
of art was executed by DR.. Quinn.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
VIII Move About January Eir.t. r.,

The yardnaster and his force Of
clerks will not occupy their new quar-
ters at Landlith untH some time after
the first of January. 1t was hoped
they would be able to be settlsd in the
new building by Christmas but the
telephone 9.otneetfons could not be
completed ~ fAr3 No ~
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
THEATRICAL NOTES

"Aiphonse and Castor" bowed and
scraped their way into popular favor at
Bha Lyceum Theatre yesterday afternoon
and last night The production is a good
one. The situations are funny. the actors
are clever end the Settings are elaborate.
Included in the cast are Win and Andrew
Powers. Frank Base. Dan Mason, Harry
B. watson, Jennie I.amot, Nita Abbott
and a number Of other well-known people.
This is a return engagement. and sew
erai new features are introduced. among
,viach Is a minstrel show. which is we'll
done. One hundred and nifty newsboys
will attend the show tomorrow nigla as
the guests Of Tho Evening Journal, the
rsyceufn Thcafre and tho management Of
the Alphonse and castor Company.
Francis Wilson revived ''Erminie" at the
Chestnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia,
last night with all his old time success in
the role OF "cady." in the cast are Jessie
Bartlett Davis. Marguerite sylvia, Madge
lessing, William Broderck and other
foolhght favorites. Tbs production WI,
be at ehe Opera House In January.
chauncy olcott scored a success in his
nsw play, Terence" at the Walnut
Street Theatre. last night. II Is a dramati-
zation Of a novel OF. the same name by
e. NJ. Croker and IS far superior to the
usual Irish drama.
Nat c. Goodwin continues 70 draw large
audiences 10 the Chestnut Street Opera
House In his new play, MY Wife's Hus-
bands" Chrystal Herne, as the much
married bride ts decidedly clever.
Mary Mannerlng began her last week AT
Tho Garrick last night IN "Harriet's
Honeymoon" which Is being received with
lively interest.
Annie Russel is on her last week at the
Broad Street Theatre in Mice and Men.
This charming actress viii BE- 81 th'
Opera House in this play on January So.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Woodward q Bro, sos Market 81.

sell Ice Hooks, Ice Tongs. Ice Creepers,
snow shovels, Sidewalk Cleaners.
wheelbarrows. Ash Cans. Ash Sleeves,
Garbage Cans, OH Heaters Gas Tub
Ing, Gas Mantels, Heater Scoops.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Liahts a. ths onsra EIous.

{. Manager Jesse K. Basts has had3 new
rehectors placed above the arc lights in
the lobby Of the Grand Opera House. The
renectors are OF a new style aud spread
llse-ls.s at Ia,sell 6sfier hsslf.a5l,s Ilsttgrn
which has before been used.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

The people who are determined to
stop hazing have bobbed up again; and
now we may look for the perpetual mo-
tion men.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Arrested For stealing Coal.

William Scott. ooiored, was arrested this
morning by Special officer Thomas Cay
nor of the p. and r. ryl4lroad for stealing
coal from the yards Of II. r.. Sergeant.
.rhe prisoner win be arraignod ini City
court tomorreg... EasFninET u
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Crosby & Hill.
COS, 6O7, SOs Market Street.
The Next
Few Days
Here

offer some excellent opportunities
10 late buyers Of gifts. The most
Of the stocks are fairly we'll as
sorted, but where they are badly
broken the newly made prices will
clear them out. If you would do
justice to yourself in the tinal rush,
shop here where goods are de-
pendable and prices fair at all
times. AS handy memorandum
for the last moment, note these:
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
DEAD.

WILLIAMS. .--on December 20, 1909. JonAs
than X. Williams.
Relatives and friends OF tho family arc
respectfully invited TO ATTEND tho funeral
from his lato residence near Odessa, Del
aware, Thursday December "a. at 1.s0
p. m. Interment at Forest Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Go to Yergers. ns shipley street, for
Frames and Pictures.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

AS usual the Underwear and
Hosiery stocks are up to the mark.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Mrs Louise Mcpherson, OF Washington,
is tho guest Of friends In this city.
Miss Ida Bacon, Of Laurel who was
lady commissioner from Delaware 10 the
Worlds Fair In Chicago. has been Ncsh-
ing Thomas Mitchell IN West Tenth street.
john NJ. Collins. OF Laurel has been
spending a few days in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cross attended the
funeral Of Samuel lrwin, a relative OF
Mrs. Gross. ln Chester yesterday.
George Dunbar ts home spending the
Christmas holidays. .r
John Brltton formerly OF this. city, but
now Of New York, has been the guest oi
friends in this city.
Willard salisbury las been invited q
attend the reception ito be gwen by the
Democratic club of New York oiiy o.
December % Ia honor Of Mayor-eleci
George B Mcclellan. n i"ii
C. Z. Woods. grand recorder OF thl
Ancient Order OF United Workmen q
this state. as seriously ill with stofnoci
Rronble at his home, No. $40 Jackson
streel.
Mrs. Harry Robinson is visiting her
sister Mrs. Clara Shields Of Phllarei-
phia, who is IN.
Joseph r. Roney, formerly a WI
mington newspaper man, who is at
tending n Baltimore College, is home
for the holidays.
The Rev. A. Ashton Henry rector OF
Trinity Church, who now is i'm the Alps
writes to friends in this city that hs
/ is fairly we'll"
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
TOTS SEND JOURNAL
LETTERS TO OLD KRISS

Wilmington. Del. Dec. Is. 1908.
Dear Santa Claus.
/ am a little boy years old and
would like you to bring me some nice
presents II you can. / have a little
brother Joseph, and please bring him
something also. Robert Wheeler.
sos West Tenth St.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Kid Gloves

Another suitable gift In all the
popular shades and makes.
Women's, SI.oO to S7.5o
Mems, 100 to LIS
Children's so to $50
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

A vast assortment of Umbrellas.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

"without Prejudice" Is the title OF a
series OF articles Israel Zangwiil IS writ
ing for London Weekly.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Munyon's Paw-Paw. large bottles. 81.
Paw-Paw Laxative Pills, per box.
At all druggists.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
TREE
PARTIES ARE
POPULAR
Invitations to Them Are
Much in Demand
Other Matters of Social
Interest to Wilmington
People and Friends

Christmas eve parties are the thing
this year. Numerous invitations have
been issued and men and maids have
been hidden by their married friends
to come help trim the Christmas tree"
Needless TO say. such invitations
are eagerly sought and accepted.
The pleasure Of necessity is OF a
very quiet nature and there is many
a warning Of "hush, hush you'll wake
the baby" The festivities usually
wind up with a little supper and per-
haps the attendance at some midnight
carol service.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Read the Evening Journal
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Annie Russell is on her last week at the
Broad Street Theatre in Mice and Men,"
This charming actress VIII BE- ST the
Opera House in this play on January ief
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Mary Mannering began her last week at
Tho Garrick last night IN "Harriet's
Honeymoon" which Is being received with
lively interest.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
DOLLS
Reduced This wan

S rs dolls S 50
100 dolls rs
Sr.a5 and $50 dolls 100
200 dolls 1.50
and 25 per cent. off any Doll from
S2.oo up.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Nat c. Goodwin continues to draw large
audiences TO the Chestnut Street Opera
House In his new play, MY Wife's Hus-
bands" Chrystal Herne, as the much
married bride ts decidedly clever.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Handkerchiefs
The Basement
Gilt Gift Clocks
Furs

One Of the most sensible Of gifts
are here for women, misses and
children in a big assortment, each
and every piece guaranteed to be
right in every respect.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-17
For Sale.

A desirably located property. con.
prlsing cottage Of six rooms, besides
bathroom and large cemeatsd cealer.
Also adjacent thereto IN once q three
rooms. together with sundry out buila
inss such - wood shed. servants' BEL
room. store house. stable and carria~a
house. all in good condition and a
modern improvements. and an sur.
rounded BY twenty Of the finest shaAe
trees in the city.
For further information. call on or
address DR.. Fox. Carson City. New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1903-11-17

Notice to the Public.
Hspecial inducements VIII ue maoe
to now customers requiring wiring
Who sisa . contract for one years
service. before Nov. 1. 1903. All per
Sons signing such contract VIII lie
.ivea three months lighting free fos
ree,deuce. and two months lisntiua
&c. for huginess houses.
r. o. HIoili. Asst supt.
rRucxun RIVER GEN. ELEC. GO