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Evening journal., 1903-10-22
TRAINED WILD ANIMALS
GIVE WONDERFUL SHOW
No One Should Fail to See
the Hagenbeck Perform
ance at Opera House

The head of the family should not
miss seeing nor let his children fail to
see Hagenbeck's trained animals which
are at the Grand Opera House this
week. Manager Baylis Is to be COM
mended for bringing the attraction
here for that length Of time thereby
allowing everybody an opportunity to
see the performance, which is wen
worth the while. IL not only Is an edu-
cation. but a revelation as well to see
how these wild beasts of the jungle
and polar seas have been taught 10
submit to the will of man. The pro-
gram opens with an exhibition of par
rots, and these feathered denizens OF
the tropics perform really remarkable
feats. They open and close gates. pull
miniature carriages and bicycles and
even act as firemen, and some of them
lie on their backs and roll over and
over and another turns somersaults de-
spite the fact that they are proud crea-
lures and hate to rufie their plumage.
After the birds come on the Indian
elephant and her friend, the lion Tom"
The elephant is small-that is, small
for an elephant and very friendly. She
has struck up a great friendship with
Mr. Bayls, and as soon as he nears her
begins to beg for the sugar or apple
that he never fails 10 bring her. The
performance that she gives with the
lion is a great one. particularly that
feature where the latter jumps upoa
her back through two blazing hoops OF
nre.
An act that particularly pleases the
youngsters is given by the trained
pigs. They do really clever things
such rs trained dogs frequently DO.
The clown pig, which his trainer calls
"Dclaware.~ performs all sorts OF funny
antics. and there is not a child who
sees him but what covets him.
The big act Of the show IS that in
which appear together in the iron ring
two lions, two polar bears. panthers,
hvbrids and three fine German boar
hounds. They form pyramids. roll
bands and all sit around n table and
eat meat from n huge fork rendered
them by their trainer. AT the ssonclu-
sion OF the act he feeds them raw meat
from his naked hands,
The trained goats and two English
terriers give n noteworthy perform
ance. and then Charles Judge Alaska
appears with his seals. These queer
looking animals ring bells. fan them
selves. beat drums, blow horns and
iuggle big and little rubber balls One
balances n silk hat on his nose and
stin another keeps in evolution a Iona
wood with fire at either end.
The act by eight polar bears is mar.
velous. The great fluffy white crea-
lures execute the command of the
trainer with the docility of a dog. yet
they could crush him as easily as one
could an eggshen. He has a wrestling
match with one Of the big fellows an.
both man and beast seem TO enjoy It
Taken all in all the show is a great on,
and nobody should neglect to see it.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
WAVES CAST UP TIE
AND DIAMOND PIN
Blew Out Of Pilot House and
Were Found Along Shore
by Physician

Pennsgrove. n. j.. Oct. 22.-Dr.
John NJ. summerill Of this place. while
walking along the shore found a neclStie
in which was a diamond pin. The tie
and pin belonged to Dr. Albert d. Gus
kaden. of Atlantic City.
Last Sunday. while the wind was
blowing very hard, both doors of the
pilothouse on the launch Widgeon. Dr.
Cuskaden's boat was blown open and
the wind carried out the tie. which was
hanging in the pilot-house. When the
boat reached New Castle. DIR. Cuskaden
wired back that he had lost the pin
and offered reward.
Since that time the shore has been
crowded at low water by people search
ing for the gem, but IL had eluded the
eyes OF all until Dr. Summerill spled il
among a lot Of weeds and grass.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
SERGEANT FOUND GUILTY
Convicted Of Using Abusive Language
to Member Of the N. c. D.

Sergeant Walter n. Watson. Of Com
pany T. National Guard OF Delaware
who was tried before a rcglmental court
martiai last spring has beon found guilty
of rhe charge OF using abusive language
to member Of the guard AMI sentenced
TO be reduced 70 the ranks.
Tho court that tried Watson was com-
posed Of the following officers: Captain
G. p. Holcomb, president; Captain J. W.
Reed, Lieutenant Il. c. Parks and Lieu
tenant c. NJ. Dillon was judge advocate.
WATSON was defended by Armor ID. ebay
tor. Jr. and Herbert I. Rice, two WE'LL
known young attorneys.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
WILL RATlFY AGREEMENT
City Council Expected to Take Final
Action on Rockford Park Tower.

The various committees Of City Council
held a busy session last night. Mayor
Charles ID. Bird was present but did not
sign the contract entered into between
City Solicitor Harman and the DUPONT
Powder Company respecting the Rock
ford Park water tower. He does not de-
sire to afhx his signature TO the agree
ment unless requested 20 do so by Coun-
ell, and will not. therefore. act without
its sanction. The agreement VIII prob
ably be ratified by Council tonight.
Representatives Of the Delaware Gran
ite and Mining Company appeared before
the members Of Council and assured them
that the concern would hereafter make
smaller blasts and promised there would
be no further complaints from residents
residing in the northeastern section of
the city. In view of this Council win not
pass an ordinance regulating blasting at
the present time.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
JACK WAVES
TRIAL FOR COURT
Arraigned Before Judge
Cochran This Morning.
DR.. Mahafy Present
HIS BAIL FIXED At $1,000
Negro Burglar Caught Plying His
Trade Last Night Held In Heavy
Bail For Further Hearins-Woman
Fined For Harborine Dog.

Before Judge Edwin r. Cochran I'm
City Court this morning Charles w.
Jack, accused Of shooting Dr. James
r. MahaIy, waived q hearing for the
Court of General Sessions through his
attorney. Andrew c. Gray. Bail was
fixed In the sum OF $1,000. DR.. Mahamy
was IN court and with the exception Of
a. bandage about his head he showed
no effects Of his recent experience.
Charles Johnson. a burly negro, was
also held in $1,000 bail for a hearing In
the upper court. He was arraigned on
a charge OF breaking and entering with
intent to commit larceny. According to
the evidence he was caught red handed
ransacking the barber shop of Fer
dinand Johnson, colored. at No. 1t5
West Front street. shortly after 10
o'clock last night. Harry Saperio Of
No. los West Front street saw the de-
fendant break into the building and
notified the police. patrolmen Price.
O'Conner and Gilling arrived on the
scene IN a short time and placed the
defendant under arrest.
Annie Norris, living I'm the vicinity
OF Twenty second and Monroe streets.
charged Mary Krueger with harboring
an unregistered dog. The prosecuting
witness said Mrs. Kruegcr's canine pet
killed her chickens and Mrs. Kruger
denied ownership OF the animal. claim
ing it was her husbands property. The
court imposed a fine Of s. and costs.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
LEWIS NIXON
ON THE STAND
President of Defunct Ship
building Trust Tells His
Story
SCHNAB ALSO WILL TESTIFY
Although MIR. Nixon Aided in Nesotia-
tons For Bethlehem Steel Works,
He Claims He Does Not Know Who
Signed Check For Purchase.

New York. Oct. 22.-Lewis Nixon
who from naval constructor becam
builder of warships and the presiden
Of the United States Shipbuilding Com
pany, was the principal witness at th
continuation of the hearing before Ex
aminer Henry d. Oliphant as to tht
affairs of the defunct corporation
named. He went over much Of thu
story of the corporation and the act
of the men prominent in its history
He confirmed the claim of the bond
holders that Max Pam, counsel To-
Charles NJ Schwab had suggested I
number OF the directors for the ship
building combination, and said tina
the proposed expenditure Of S2,802. .OOI
for improvements at the Bethlehem
Steel Works had been approved by thu
directors over his protest and warn
ing that the action might, In the end
leave the main corporation withou
funds and wreck It. Mr.. Dixon swor'
that after this expenditure was ap
proved he made several attempts ts
secure a meeting of the directors, anS
that Mr.. Schwab had finally told hin
that he had INSTRUCTED the directors t
remain away from the meeting.
Mr.. Nixon could not remember wher'
he had signed an agreement with ]. p
Morgan & Co. for the sale in cash o.
the Bethlehem company. He had signeC
many papers at Dresser's Office. Th'
agreement had never been explained
TO him and he could not understand
why he had been made a party to it.
The witness said he had acted to tn
best interest of the shipbuilding com
pany and with no idea Of any gain 70
himself He could not explain why
after the agreement to purchase Beth
lehem from Mr.. Schwab for 1000 90
in bonds, $4,000. 900 in preferred stoc
and $4,000, 900 in common stock ha
been made. an agreement was mad
with Morgan & Co. to buy the plaI
for S7.2lo 600 in. cash and $4,000. 600
stock. Mr. Nixon told Of the passing
Continued on Sixth Page.)
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
WIN wabash Enter phIIadeIDhTaf

Philadelphia, Oct. 22.-Without CIV
ing any intimation of his plans regard
ing the proposed entrance OF the Wa
bash railroad into Philadelphia, George
]. Gould has written a letter to the
Trades League. Of this city, express
ing qualification at the action OF that
body in promising support to the rail-
road company in case it should seek
terminal facilities at this port The
letter was not made public, but a
statement issued by the Trades League
gives the information that "Mr Gould
did not advise what plans he had in
view, nor did we expect at this time
that he would"
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
VOTES BEING CAST FOR
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS
Door Thrown Open to Get
Useful Business Education
Without Outlay
The race Is on.


When the final results are counted
on january 1st next IL will mean that
two young people viii have secured
very easily, two scholarships for a
thorough business or stenography
course-just as they select. The
scholarships are good until used and
especial attention viii be paid 20 the
winners by the college instructors.
Two young men or young women
are going to find themselves the happy
possessors Of fine scholarships In
Goldey's College, OF Wilmington. on
January 1st, 1904--the sort of a new
years present that is worth while.
The Evening Journal IS opening the
door for two ambitious young people
to secure a thoroughly practical and
useful business education without any
outlay. What work will be required
to land the prize need not affect in
the slightest present school work; the
two win not conflict i'm any way.
From now until January 1st. 1904, the
Evening Journal will publish a daily
voting coupon for a scholarship con-
test, the winners of which win secure,
entirely free Of all expense 20 them,
certificates emitting them to enjoy the
benefits OF the thoroughly practical
training which is given in the CONNER
cial department Of Goldey's College OF
Wilmington.
The terms of the contest. which are
printed elsewhere, also provide that
new subscriptions to the Evening Jour-
nal. which are easily secured. count FOR
votes In the scholarship contest A
years subscription, paid in advance. Of
course. viii count FOR four hundred
votes; a six months subscription Will
count for two hundred votes; a three
months subscription win count for
one hundred votes; a months subscrip-
tion will count for twenty-siX votes.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
COUNCIL WILL APPEAL
Not Satisfied With Decision Handed
Down in Law and Order So
eiety Case.

Acting on the advice OF City Solicitor
Robert C. Harman, City Council win ap-
peal tbe decision recently handed down
by the Superior Court in favor OF the Law
and order Society. Suit was brought by
the latter organization against the city.
atier a general raid had been made on
houses Of ih-repute in Wilmington.
The fines imposed amounted 10 consider.
able, and were In most cases paid. II
was FOR half OF this amount that the Law
and order Society brought action ana the
court decided against the city. The mat
ter viii nov be taken TO the Delaware
Supreme Court.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
THURMAN As FIRST ENGINEER
Said to be Slated by Liberty Company
For That Position.

a. j. Fuhrman, a popular member of
the Liberty Fire Company. is said to
be slated by that organization for the
position of first assistant engineer. of
the Fire Department The company is
a member Of the combination and is in
turn for the first assistant engineers
berth.
thurman is a popular fireman and
well known beyond Eleventh street
bridge. He has been an active mem
Der OF the Liberty for some time past,
ana his friends wish him success in at
taining the position for which he has
been striving hard.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Alumni Elsets oHcers.

Tho Alumni Association Of Goldey Col
lege at a meeting held last night elected
tho following officers for the ensuing
year:
President, p. Watson Webb; vice-presi-
dent, ALBERT V. Gemmili; recording secre-
tary. Miss Serena Munda; corresponding
secretary Miss Beulah Price; treasurer.
Albert G. Weber. The next meeting will
be held Wednesday evening. November
Is Cor which a committee has been ap-
pointed 10 arrange a special program in
connection with the regular business
meeting.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
ALLEGED MUTINEERS
FOUND NOT GUILTY
Received Verdict With Much
Rejoicing-Had Them in
Prison Since August

The case OF Charles Harris Charles Ny
berg and James symonds. charged with
muriny which has been going on In
United States Court for several days past
went to the jury az l1.3O O'Clock this
morning. Judge Bradford's charge oc-
cupied nearly one-haif hour to deliver.
and was considered impartial to either
side.
The jury Immediately retired TO its
room.
Within an hour the ,1oreman announced
thar a verdict Of not guilty had been
reached.
The defendants In the case have been
I'm prison since August. They were Inn
mediotely released and left the court
room happy.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Denver on Her Trial Trio.

Boston, Oct 22.-The new United
States cruiser Denver, built by the
Neahe & Levy Company OF Philadel-
phia, left this harbor today for her Of
fetal trial trip over the Cape Ann-Bo
Island course. The conditions were no
less favorable than were those which
attended the test made over the same
course BY the battleship Missouri yes
terday The Denvers contract calls for
a speed of 16 knots. The trial was in
charge of the same board officiating at
the Alissourrs trial yesterday.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
JURY IS DRAWN
FOR BIG TERM
Men Who Will Try Cases in
November Drawn This
Morning
WILL BE A LONG TERM OF COURT
Large Number Of Civil caees Will
Come Before the Court at That Time.
Unusually Large Amount Of Criminal
Business.

The jurors to serve at the Novem-
Der term of the Court Of General Ses-
slons and Superior Court We're drawn
at noon today by Prothonotary Speak
man and Clerk Of the Peace Winfield
$. ouiglcy
The Nu' emter term is always one Of
the nOst Important court terms of the
year. and is especially distinguished
for the fact that the largest number
OF civil cases come before the court at
that uno
This win not only be an important
term for civil cases. but there viii
probably also be a large number OF
criminal actions brought before the
Grand Jury at this term. Two OF The
most notable criminal cases TO come up
are the charges against Charles W.
Jack for shooting Dr. James r.. Mahnf-
~ and against Edward Riley, colored,
for assaultine colored girl az Middle
town. The latter case is the one that
caused such controversy between
Governors Hunn and Pennypacker over
lrequisition papers.
The panel drawn this morning fol-
lows:
Wilmington. Robert NJ. Burns. Henry
lF. Dure. Edgar c.. Pierce. T.. II. Brcn-
nan. Courtiand C.. Montgomery. Isaac NJ.
lLlnderman. B. IT, Rawnsley, Frederick
sanwor.h.
Appoquinlmink hundred William b..
Watts and Joseph A. Daniels.
Elaekbird, John Beth and Charles
lSchcnor
Brandywire. Robert casey and oliver
II. Parry.
= chrIstana. John McElwee ana Theodore
lib. Simpson.
= Mil Creek william *. Eastburn and
I Harry Wolleston.
Now Castle, William Megginson, Georg
r. Hobson and Harry Ahearp.
Pencader Clinton q. sentman and C
% r.. T.. lewis
MI Rcd Lion James M. Pordham, Jr., an
Z. Edgar Swan.
IN 81. Georges. John u. Cleavor, Lew
lHass and Thomas Cochran.
a white Clay Creek. David Applehy, 3
ss-a9a 'a'elsard y. EnQle,,..........,... =
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
HUMAN SKULL UNEARTHED
workmen Digging = Cellar Make Grew
some piseoveries.

Working employed in digging cellar
beneath the Delaware House discov-
cred the skull OF "a human being this
morning. A physician from down the
state who happened to be present at
the time, examined the grewsome relic
and declared Il was the head OF an
Indian and took the skull away with
him.
Yesterday several human bones were
unearthed IN the same place and We're
found to be a rib and an arm bone.
The workmen expect to find the entire
skeleton.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
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Dentists Meet in Dover.

The Delaware State Dental Society
met IN Dover yesterday. There were
many Wilmington dentists present and
the meeting was called 10 order by the
president. Dr. c. r. Jeffris. after which
he read "A paper on Evasion" Demon
sfratlous In porcelain inlays and swag-
ing Of gold crowns were given by Drs.
Victor Cochran and Joseph Menden-
han. The president also showed Dr..
Evans method OF setting crowns.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Two Bows Killed BY Express.

Philadelphia. Oct 22.-Samuel Jor-
dan and Joshua Cobb. aged respective
" 10 and 12 years. were killed at FL
wood. N. j.. by an Atlantic City ex-
press train. No one witnessed the
accident. and It was not known that
the boys had been killed until the
train got to Hammonton. where a bro
ken car step was found spattered with
blood. A railroad man was sent back.
ind the mangled bodies OF the boys
Kere found at Langhams Crossing
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
STEAMER BRADY WAS AFIRE
Halze on the welI-known Smyrna
Boat.

Fifty bales of blazing straw were
before daylight thrown into the Della
ware river from the hold of the little
freight steamer G. Il. Brady, which
plies between Arch street wharf, Phil
adelphia, and Smyrna. The loss is es-
timated at 500. divided about equally
between the cargo. which consisted Of
canned and miscellaneous goods and
the vessel.
The steamer was lying at Arch street
wharf when the fire broke out about 4
o'clock. The outbreak is said to hav~
been caused by the flame from a lamp
which was accidentally dropped in the
straw by one of a number of deck
HANDS who was at work discharging
the cargo.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
FREIGHT ENGINE BLOWS UP
Four Killed and Two Fatally Injured
at Elkins, w. Va.


at El<lns, w. Va.
Elhins. W. Va, oct. 22.-Four per.
sons we're killed and several injured
by the explosion Of the boiler Of a
West Virginia Central Railroad freight
locomotive IN the yard here.
The dead are William II. Little. en-
gineer; Henry Collett fireman; J. 7.
Harper and Mrs. Kate Babbett.
John Dougherty. a brakeman. and
an unknown Italian wero1everely. and
perhaps fatally, injured.
Mrs. Babbett was in her home 500
feet from the scene OF the explosion.
A piece of dying iron struck her. The
bodies Of the dead workmen were hurl-
ed many feet. Little's body being torn
10 shreds. Telegraph wires we're pros
trated, tracks torn up and two freight
cars were wrecked by the force Of the
explosion. It is not known what caused
the explosion.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Finaer Piereed BIZ splInter.

While playing with his little child
yesterday, c. p. Alexander of NO. 40
Market street, ran a long splinter il.
,he forehnger Of his right hand. The
piece Of wood struck the bone and split.
The wound bled profusely and the ser
vices OF DIR. Frederick we're necessary
TO check the flow of blood and remove
the suliuter
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
MINUTE MEN TO PASS THROUGH
Governor Hum Grants Regiment Per-
mission 70 Enter pelavare.

Governor Hum has granted permission
to the First Regiment Minute Men Of
Washington. d. c., to enter and pass
through the State of Delaware uniformed,
armed and equipped for the purpose Of
going and returning from New York city
between October and 81. 1903. They viii
take part in a celebration in New York
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
GOVERNOR MISREPRESENTED
Delaware's Chief Executive Says He
Did Not Say Things Cred
tied 70 Him.

Governor John HUM now says that
he has bgen misrepresentcd In the case
OF Edward Riley, Tor whom Governor
Pcnnypacker refused to grant requisi-
tion papers,
lie declares that he did not say half
the ta.uss credited TO him, but at the
saiuc time rcitorates that the action
Of Governor Pennypacker was a refec-
tior upon Attorney-Gener Ward ana
the state.
II was asserted by the Governor that
he had no apology TO make for the let
ter to emphasize which he declared.
Il have no apologies to make to Gov
ernor pennypacker."
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
BANK HAS
NOW CLOSED ITS DOORS
Mrs. Spurgeon Wife of the
Prominent Preacher Dies
After Long Illness

Pittsburg, Pa. oct. 22-The First
National Bank Of Allegheny. owing to
its connection with the Federal Ma
tional Bank, has concluded to go into
liquidation. The board OF directors
held a meeting last night with the
Clearing House Committee OF the Pitts
burg Clearing House Association.
which was not concluded until early
tins morning.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Repairing RAILWAY Track.

The curve cross ing Of the Whining
ton City Railway Companv's tracks at
Head street and Christiana avenue,
Which has been causing so much trou-
bic of late, is being repaired. A new
joint OF track and frog has been or
dered. but it has not arrived, and the
present one is being repaired 70 do
service until its arrival
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Thoueht L Va an ErpIosion.

With a Kissing noise and explosion
that was heard for many blocks, sew
eral tons Of red-hot Stag was eniptied
from the Diamond State Steel Company
into the marsh back of the works late
tuesday afternoon. People ran to the
scene thinking there had been an ex-
plosion at the plant.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Carpenter Fell From seaffoId.

Hiram ID. Jenness. of No. 400 East
Fourth street, n carpenter. while work
ing at the home OF Col. Henry A. d.
Pont, fell from a scaffold upon a pile
Of stones yesterday and broke his right
leg. He was picked up partly un-
conscious and removed to his home
where DR.. Buckmaster attended him.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
sunday Afternoon Meetings.

The Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion win start 20 hold sunday afternoon
sospc meetings the first Of December.
Il is likely the meetings Will be held i'm
Dockstader'l new thcutre.
Preliminary meetings OF the workers
via he-hall uf assoalliino hsll-in ~ ~
two weeks when the matter VIII be'taikee
over.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Remains Of Butler Disinterred.

The remains of Benjamin Franklin
George Washington Butler, the aged
nesro. Who died nom the enects Of d
fall several weeks ago. were disinterred
at Potters Field this morning. The de-
ceased viii be buried elsewhere by
Deputy Coroner Kilmer, who gave in
structions to have the body taken up
today.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Jersey Truckers to Cease c0mInu Hero,

Next week win practically finish the
Jersey truckers visits to this city for
the season. This year has been one OF
the largest In the history OF the city
for Jersey products, and Church street
wharf has been lined with boats cons
stantly. For the past two weeks the
principal cargoes of these craft We're
apples and potatoes. but the supply la
about exhausted.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
NUGGETS OF NEWS

The Superior. Wis, postofice wss
broken into and robbed Of over $4,000
In stamps and cash
The Delaware and Hudson railroad
dompany has announced that It will
lhy on 200 men. or 10 DER cent OF tbs
@orklag force.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Painters ausy AZ AImshouse.

The painters employed at the New Cas-
to County Hospital have finished paint-
Ing the outside OF that structure and have
started work ON the Interior OF the build
ing. The three large bedrooms, reception
room. office. vea,ibulc and hall. boarl
meeting room and committee room win
an be ropainted.
Evening journal., 1903-10-22
Lincoln A. c. Defeats silver Stars.

Last evening at Front and Union
streets grounds, tie Silver Stars whose
weight is 30 pounds, and the Lincoln
A. c., whose weight is 1875 pounds.
played a game of football. The Lincoln
A. c. defeated their rivals by the score
OF is to s.