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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-18
Accepted a Dangerous Post.

The State Department announced the
appointment OF Herman X. Dietrich, OF
Utica, Mo, as consul general at Quay
aqul. Ecuador. 10 succeed Thomas H..
Mast. the cartoonist. who died OF yell
low lever while serving at that post.
Mr. Dietrich is the editor OF the Her
aid. newspaper published at Utica,
Mo
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-18
Three Fire Victims.

Philadelphia. Pa. (Spccis'
,crsons met death in a Moi
lenent house fire. and I
we're severely but not far
The fire was caused by 4
ne OF an oil stove in onC
on the second floor. oc
.amily OF Morris Cole
by way OF the stairs wa
lanes, which spread
the young woman ane
dren, who were i'll r
burned to death.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-18

Townsville was held up by a lone high
wayman about seven miles from Nevada
City. There were five women and two
men aboard Three shots were fired by
the robber, but no one was hurt. The
Wells Fargo box was taken. but the
amount of treasure il contained is not
known. There is no clue to the identity
of the robber
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-18
Czarina Reported III.

Paris (By Cable).-Thc correspondent
# the Rappcl at St. Petersburg saws it +
cportcd that the Czarina is seriously
With peritonitis.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-04-18
PEOPLE CRUSHED IN Their HOMES.
Twelve Persons Killed in Alabama and
Nine in Arkansas.

lIanceville. Ala (SpeciaD "A tornado
passed over IIopcwell settlement, one and
half miles north OF here at o clock
4. m. and as result twelve persons are
dead. four are fatally injured and score
or more or less seriously hurt. while the
destruction to the property is heavy.
The storm came from the southeast
and its roar was so terrific that it woke
many people. some OF whom fled from
their houses in time to escape death by
having the houses blown down on them.
Buildings were tossed about ike paper
boxes and several structures were blown
hundred yards or more. The body OF
Mccoy, who was a prominent farmer,
was blown eco yards and landed in :
sand pit
The house of Mrs. John Norton was
blown down. but the family escaped by
crawling under the bed while the timber
and brick fell on top OF the bed. breaking
the force Of the fall
The houses OF the Oden and Griffin
families were smashed to splnicrs. and ii
pants escaped death.
rces were uprooted i'll all directions
and many were blown across the Louis
vile and Nashville railroad track. delay
ing trains for time
he roar OF the storm was heard at
Hancevilc. where it awokc many ncoplc.
but no damage was done here AS soon
as the destruction wrought became
known here rescucrS hurried to the scene
to give attention to the dead and
wounded.
Little Rock. Ark. (SpcciaD Specials
from towns i'll White and Cleburne coun-
ties. Ark. tell of cyclone which swept
through that section, leaving death and
destruction i'll its wake.
The record of casualties so far is nine
dead. three dying and thirteen others
badly injured
The major portion OF the country
through which the storm riowcd its way
IS remote from railroads, telegraph or
telephone lines. A special correspondent:
telegraphed from Searcy. Ark. that he
had gone over a portion OF the track OF
the storm and that trees were twisted
from their trunks and houscs were de-
molished
Thus far it has been impossible to as
certain where the storm began. but il is
known that ii ragged in those two coun-
tics. and the list OF casualties is likely &c
be greater than is now known.
Bradford. which is on the Iron Noun
tain road was the first poin: heard from
Several horses were blown down there
and one man badly injured. The tornado
came from the west and had spent its
force BY the tire il reached Bradford.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
NEW TRUST COMPANY
WILL Be ORGANIZED
1t Is to Do General Trust and
Banking Business-Head-
quarters Here

The report that new trust COM
pany is about to be organized to do
business in this city has been confirm
ell. A company with a full-paid capi-
tai stock of $4,000 has been organ
lied, all of which stock has been sub
scribed. 1t is understood that II. Cole
man DUPONT has been elected presi-
dent, and Henry p. Scott, vice-presi-
dent of the company.
The purpose of the company is to dc
a general trust and banking business
with headquarters located in the city
oI Wilmington. 1t is expected that tho
company will open offices and be ready
for the transaction Of business in tho
eally spring.
The name of the company has moi
yet been decided upon. nor the pro
posed location of its offices made pub
lie. It is understood that e. /. Du.
Pont dc Nemours & Co. and Scott a
Co. are largely interested in the stool
of the company.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
SAMUEL ALCORN
COMMITS SUICIDE
Well-known Butcher Living
at Brandywine Springs
Tired of Life

Despondent because of poor health,
Samuel Alcorn, aged 54 years, commit
ted suicide in his home near Brandy
wine Springs, at O'Clock this morning,
by cutting his throat from car TO ear
with a razcr.
There is no other reason assigned for
the act except poor health. as the de-
ceased was known to be we'll supplied
with this worlds goods and lived hap
PLY with his wife. He recently pur-
chased lot at the Cedars. near Bran
dyine Springs, and erected a pretty
home there.
Mr.. AlcOrn arose as usual this morn
ing, and released the dog. He then
went to the barn and looked after the
stock. After talking to his wife for
some time. he went upstairs.
When he did not answer her calls for
breakfast, she sent Hunter Register,
aged - years, upstairs to call hm. He
found Mr.. Alcorn on the floor. dead.
Coroner Mccormick was notified of
the case. but no arrangements have as
/ yet been made to hold an inquest. The
funeral will probably take place or
tonday.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
FIRE ladies
AT THE Y. M. C.. Il.

bilities impose upon It, but just the
contrary is true for It is believed to
be not more than half as large as il
should be. The average distance COW
cred by one of the companies is two
and three times as large as that cover
ed by companies in other large cities.
Within the past two or three years,
however, Congress has provided rather
literally for the increase of the de-
partment and as this liberality will no
doubt be continued, the national capi-
tai will in "a few years possess a fire
department of sufficient size and one
splendidly equipped. The department
now consists of fourteen steam engine
companies, six truck companies and
four chemical engine companies. The
department was recently strengthened
by the purchase of three extra first
class Metropolitan steamers, each hav-
ing a guaranteed capacity of LOO gall
Ions a minute. A Seagrave 75-foot
aeriel truck was also recently acquired
and its ladders have repeatedly been
raised i'm less than twenty seconds to its
full length. The department also pos
sesses a 75-foot water tower capable of
taking, if necessary, water from twelve
steamers.
On account of the wide streets and
smooth pavements, the Washington
companies make faster speed than any
where else i'm the world, but to make
the speed it is necessary to have the
best of horses. No horse is purchased
by the department until after trial of
fifteen days in service he meets all the
requirements.
To meet these requirements, a horse
must show courage and stamina; he
must be not less than 16, nor more than
II hands in height; between 1900 and
] l,500 pounds i'm weight. free of bad
habits of good disposition, we'll and
sound in every particular. and Of bay,
brown, black or gray color.
/ The writer said that President Roose-
velt after reviewing the horses in pa
rade, said he had never seen a finer
set of horses. In this connection he
4 told o, a horse while going to fire
4 several years ago having his left hind
/ foot entirely severed by a wheel of a
, heavy engine running over it i'm a col
I lision. The horse continued the run OF
a mile on the stump of his injured leg
I and never once stopping, as it was moi
known he was injured. The animal was
shot and his hoof is now on exhibition
. in the National Museum at Washing.
ton.
The Fire Department at Washington
is one department, at least. in whicl
merit alone governs appointments ant
promotions. In it politics are not con.
sidered. TO become a member OF tn,
department a man must pass both sat
isfactory physical and mental examina.
tions.
! In concluding, the writer extended al
invitation to visit Washington and cal
upon the fire-hghters Of the nationa
capital.
After the speech-malSing, refresh
ments were served and the Imperia
Mandolin Club rendered several selec
tions. The firemen departed mucl
pleased with their reception.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
ANOTHER RAILROAD
OFFICIAL TO COME HERE
Superintendent Milliken and
Clerks to be Removed to
This City

Following the removal of General
Superintendent Brooks, OF the Penn
sylyania railroad. and his staff of
clerks from Philadelphia to this city,
comes the intelligence that James Mil
liken, superintendent of motive power,
with his assistants and clerks. viii also
come mere. The change of the latter
will be made at the same time as the
other, and superintendent Milliken
viii also be accommodated with quar-
ters in the Harlan mansion. in West
street. His force includes about fifteen
men.
The heads Of the different clerical
departments coming here next month
re:Sueprintendent Brooks chiefclerk,
H. c. Keys; Principal Assistant Engi-
neer A. Feedpancke. Chief Clerk J. II.
Crawford, Chief Clerk John II. Biseni
and Chief Clerk TO Superintendent Mil
liken, J. A. Thompson.
The change will be made by the 25th
Of next month at the latest. and soon
er, if possible. The only drawback is
waiting for the removal of Willard
Thompson from the property. which
is understood viii take place within q
short time .lAl.-.l
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
CLEVER SNINDLER APPREHENDED
Man Who Secured Money From Will
minston Man in Grip Of
the Law.

The man who swindled John Fehl.
a saloon-keepcr at Fourth and Tatnall
streets. out of a sum OF money several
weeks ago, has been arrested in Phila-
delphia for a like Offense in that city.
He has been identified by a number OF
his victims. and Detective Theodore
Francis, who went 10 Philadelphia
yesterday for the purpose OF Identity
ing the slick stranger. said last night
he did not believe that it would be
possible to have him brought here for
trial as there are too many charges
against him in Philadelphia
The scheme which the clever swim
dler worked in almost every city he
went would be to engage rooms for
himself and a force Of men. He would
announce himself 10 be a Pennsylvania
railroad or United States engineer. and
under some pretense would manage to
borrow sums of money ranging from
S5 to $50
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
ASSAULT ON AN OLD MAN
James Stamp Brutally Beaten Yester-
day Afternoon-condition
Serious.

Residents of Brandywine village are
much excited over brutal assault
which took place there early yesterday
afternoon. James Stamp. aged GO years
of Twenty-second and Market streets, a
highly respectable and well-known
citizen Of that section was the victim.
A man named Hancock is accused Of
committing the assault. Mr.. Stamp is
now in serious condition from the
effects Of his injuries
The assaiant lives but short dis
tance from Mr.. Stamp and It is said that
the two men had some words over a
dog. Mr. Stamp later started for a
stable on Elliott avenue where he has
some stock, aud il was while on his
way there that he was assaulted. He
was struck on the head with a heavy
cane upon the end of which there was
a large iron nut.
He was beaten In a shocking manner
The assault was witnessed by several
small boys and in a short time a crowd
gathered. The men were separated and
Stamp, who was. in weak condition
was sent 10 his home. Edward Stamp
a son of the assaulted man was notified
at once and he soon arrived and dressed
his fathers wounds
Mr.. Stamp stated this morning thai
his father was slightly improved.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
PERMIT ISSUED FOR
RAILROAD BUILDINGS
Four Structures Will Cost
About SI25,ooo-Work
VIII Start Soon

Permits TO erect buildings tha. will
cost S125,OOO were issued by Building
Inspector Cassidy this morning to the
p, B. & w. Railroad Company. The
structures include two large shops and
two storage houses. over one thousand
dollars being required to build the
former.
An erecting shop that will cover an
area of ground SOx26O feet will be
erected at an estimate cost OF $4,000,
and paint shop measuring 1S015x241
feet will he built at a cost of S5l,2f5.
The TWO smaller buildings will be used
for all waste and paint storage houses
and will be erected at a total cost OF
S14.605. The buildings will all stand
on the new site of the railroad shops
near TOdd's Cut
Contractor William j. Brown was
given a permit to build a warehouse
and Office for Tadman & Hickman. al
No. los Maryland avenue. The build
ing will cost S5.i00.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
ForeIan MIssIonarIea a oIIvet.

The Rev. II. a. Elwood pastor of
Ollyet Presbyterian Church. Fourth and
Broome streets. has received. through
the Presbyterian Foreign Mis-
sionary Board. the services Of two late.
ly returned missionaries for next sun.
day. At 1O45 a. m. the Row w. e.
Dodd, lately of Media. will speak, and
at I.45 ID. m. David MoConaughly. aisc
of India. Will speak This is a splen-
did opportunity for those interested in
foreign missionary work toget the news
direct from those who have been there
A cordial invitation is extended to the
public To- attend these meetings.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
CHARGED WITH SERIOUS OFFENSE
Polish Merchant Held for Court for Re j.
sistng officer and Attempt
ed Murder.

Lorenzo Garyantes. a Polish mer-
chant whose place of business is at
Twelfth and Claymont streets was ar
raigned before Magistrate Francis
Bradley this morning on charges Of
assault with intent to commit murder
and resisting an officer He was held
under $500 bail for the Court of Cen
eral Sessions.
The charges We're preferred by Con-
stable Charles Green. who went to the
store OF the defendant yesterday for the
purpose of making a levy. Garyantes
became enraged, and attempted to use
a cleaver on the officer.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
NEW BRIBERY BILL
Democrats Not Satisfied With Plan to
Abolish Voters Assistants.
Special to the Evening Journal.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover. Feb. 13.-The new bribery DILL
entitled IAN act to lessen bribery
which was introduced by Senator Nc
Nulty yesterday. will be pushed by the
Democrats. who ara determined that
the Regular Republicans shall take
some decisive action concerning the
voters assistants repeater. The bribery
bill is a very short one, even shorter
than the voters assistants bill intro
duced by Senator sparks. One Of the
Democratic members, in speaking Of it.
said:
I'VE intend to push the Regular Re-
pubhcans to a showing of hands on this
question OF corruption at elections. We
do not think that the voters assistants
bribery bill is quite strong enough.
Senator Sparks, the Regular leader
In the Senate. who has been interested
in the repeal bill, denied today that Tho
Regulars had taken and stand against
CONTINUED on Second Page.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13

WILLING TO
TAKE AND
GIVE ONE
speeIaI to ahe IsyenIng Journal.

Special to Nne lNNnnN Joufnuls
Dover, Feb. 13.
I'VE will agree to join with you in the
election of two United States senators,
one Of whom shall be selected by us,
and the other to be selected by you,
provided, Of course, your selection is
not John Edward Addieks."
This was the gist of a counter propo-
sition sent to the Union Republicans by
the Regulars this afternoon. 1t was
signed by the ten Regular members.
The conference was held i'm the Hotel
Richardson's The proposition was i'm
reply TO their signed offer of last Thurs
day TO go into a joint caucus of all the
Republican members, Addicks elimi-
mated.
The Regulars decided to issue this
signed statement in answer TO the
Unions:
To the Union Republican Members of
the Legislature OF the state OF
Delaware.
Gentlemen: Realizing the duty de-
volving upon us to give to our state her
fun and honorable representation i'm
the United States Senate, and, after
giving careful consideration to your
proposition of the fifth instant and
having desire to discharge our duty
to our country, our State. our party and
! to ourselves. and TO all others that we
1 are disposed to meet you in fair way
and to adjust the differences existing
between our factions in a manner
creditable and with honor to both sides
we hereby tender 10 you the following
proposition. based on the reasonabl,
and equitable plan to give and take
| First paragraph quotationl.
Very respectfully yours,
II. G.. Ellison,
George w. Sparks.
Leonard V. Aspril, Jr.,
John Bancroft,
William A. Eastburn.
II. j. Stirling,
Abraham l.. Tyre
William A. Price
Samuel G. Derrickson
William r.. Finn.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
DIVER HAS FOUND THE LEAK
Water Pipe Beneath the Christiana
Being Repaired Today-Not
Drinking Water Main.

The diver Of the John ]. Williams
Marine Diving Company has located
the leak in the water main beneath
tire Chmstiana, and is busily engaged
in repairing it. One Of the fanges in
the pipe is supposed to have been
broken by the dragging of an anchor
from a passing boat.
The leak proved to be in the pipe
that supplies the fire-plugs of South
Wilmington with water. and not the
drinking main, as was at first thought.
Large crowds lined the bridge watch
ing the operations of the diver, who
spent about fifteen minutes beneath
the surface and would come up for air
1t is probable the break will be re-
paired by night.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
IL Ereot Nem chnnel.

over $1,000 has been subscribed for
a new church to be erected at the State
College by the colOred citizens of Della
ware. Ground for the chapel has
been broken. and the labor win be done
almost entirely by the students under
a competent instructor.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
one short pun cIeara the Head.-

Does your head ache2 Have You pains
over your eyes? Is the breath offensive
These are certain symptoms of Ca
tarrh. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder
will cure most stubborn cases in a mar
vellously short time. If you've had Ca
tarrh a week it's a sure cure. IL it's of
fifty years standing it's just as elfec-
tive. so ccnts.-29.
Sold by Miller Drug Company and n
b. Danforth.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
stoIe overeoat and Furs.

A burglar entered the house of
William Davis. at Elsmere. last night
and stole an overcoat, a lady's fIrs and
a bottle of cough medicine. The
daughter of Mr. Davis heard the man
in the house. and he gave chase, but
the thief got away in the darkness
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
Car Fender Test.

An immense crowd c0ngregated in
Sixth street. between King and Mar
ket yesterday afternoon. to see the test
of a fender on the line of the Peoples
railway. The inventor of the contri-
vance allowed himself to be struck by
a fast moving car. and was picked up
unhurt. The test Was later repeated
further out Sixth street
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
Want Bill Explained.

The Levy Court yesterday received
a communication from the Kent county
Levy Court, asking for an explanation
of the bill of $1,000. which is alleged
to be owed to New Castle county. The
bin is for Kent county's share of the
expense caused by the steamer Brady
running into the bridge. The COM
munication was referred TO the com
mittee having the matter in charge
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
pixon,s csIsbrated eraphite Paint.

Just look at this We Will paint your
roof one good coat of the genuine
Dixon Graphite Paint, red or slate. at
one-half cent foot. Once put on it
stays there. The painting Of your roof
will receive the same careful attention
as the painting of your entire house.
Applied by James NJ. Bryan & Son. 107
West Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
Mother Against Son.

Harry C. Morgan. was charged with
disorderly conduct by his mother and
a fine of SO and costs was imposed. Mrs.
Morgan testified that she felt sorry to
be compelled TO appear against her son,
but there was no other course to take,
as he interferred with her business at
Twelfth and Pine streets whenever he
became intoxicated.
William Johns. colorcd. was fined $40
and costs Tor using bad language on the
coast yesterday A same fine was
imposed on Herbert Fisher, also col
ored, for acting disordorly in South
Wilmington on Saturday night
Frank Williams pleaded guilty to
larceny OF a bottle OF milk from the
doorstep of Nathan Goldstoin, at Front
and King streets, and was held under
$500 bail for the upper court
The case of Elizabeth Benson. a coll
ored girl, charged with larceny OF Sf.75.
was continued until tomorrow morning
when she will probably be committed 10
home for colored children.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
Ir. o. U. A. M. MinstrsIs.

Grand Opera House, Monday and
Tuesday evenings, February 16 and IL.
reserved seats now one sale.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
Coal.

Lowest prices, best quality, prompt
phones.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13

Delmarvia Telephone Co. connects
with hundreds Of long distance points.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
saldlers HeaviIy lined.

James Quarles. soldier, was arrest
ed at Fourth and Market streets yester-
day afternoon for committing an as
sault and battery on a Greek boy. The
youth WAS badly beaten and a fine Of
$50 and costs was imposed on the blue
-nnaI
Evening journal., 1903-02-13

Chief of Police Black deposed that
the defendant had a bad reputation and
gave the department considerable
trouble when out of jail and that he
had only been arrested last Christmas
for prowling about the DUPONT resi-
dence in Delaware avenue The court
held Delaney under $500 bail for the
Court of General Sessions
Evening journal., 1903-02-13
BAILEY FOUND
MAN IN PARL0R
Said He Was Begging and
Then Made Bad Break
for Freedom
HELD FOR THE UPPER COURT
Prisoner Arraisned in the City Court
Charged With Stealing a Bottle Of
Milk-son Fined for AssauItins His
Mother.

Mother.
James Delaney, colored, was ar
raigned in City Court this morning
charged with breaking into and enter
ing a house with intent to commit lar
cemy. The prisoner was captured nt
s o'clock, by Joseph Bailey in
the latter's home, No. 1905
Delaware avenue While in the bath
room Of his home the attention of the
prosecuting witness was drawn to
noise on the first floor, and going down
stairs discovered the defendant stand
ing in the parlor door, The latter ex-
plained his presence by saying that he
was begging money for a sick boy and
begged to be allowed to depart. Sus-
lpccting the man to be a burglar, Mr..
Bailey told his father to watch the
prisoner until he made inquiry at the
police station regarding him. AS the
young man started for the telephone
Delaney made break for liberty. but
did not succeed in making his escape
Mr. Bailey then held him until the po-
lice, who had been notified, arrived
Evening journal., 1903-02-13

The Evening Journals News
Is the Brightest and Cleanest
of Any Local Paper.
Evening journal., 1903-02-13

An income tax bill was introduced
bv Mr.. Frazer. The bill is the same
as that introduced in the Senate by
Mr.. Pennewill. One hundred copies
we're ordered printed.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1903-06-05
~ 81 II
Desire is Weak
Without Resolve
by Margaret Stowe.

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understanding choose themselves the
4 r&f--NEH qualities
purposehat enables
0 whatever he his doing
It that wish that
the WILL
OusIy and with intention, that become"
submissive liberal
have possibly heard the of working who
replied Because
wish the when it myself"
carpenter actually
without resolve,
power movements
pushing strongly may
O low
wholly yours
with Individually whether
direction
habits temptations
S
might ourselves with
said: which
little later have within the tomb yourself
without the power rolling away the
Il
win dsve thus floating life
carried hhcr ther like withered
bows"-New York