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Evening journal., 1903-12-22
WILL MAKE IRON CAR
WHEELS STRONGER
Steel Was to Have Been
Used But 1t Was Too
Costly

Officials Of the Pennsylvania railroad,
which casts many Of it's own car wheels
and IS about competing a large wheel
foundry at Altoona. are giving consider
able thought no the subject Of strength
ening the present cast-iron wheel. The
question Of substituting steel wheel
for the cast-ron one was given some
lattcntion: but when the cost was taken
into consideration. that for Tho iron one
being &C. as against SOC for the steel
wheel the subststutiontwas at once aban-
doncd
An official Of the Pennsylvania railroad
IN discussing tho matter yesterday, said
that tho frequent breaking OF car wheels
had in the past been attributed by trans-
portation and motive power officials 1lrge-
y TO track conditions. and maintenance
OF way officials came IN FOR more or less
criticism for bad tracks. etc. The gradual
roailon Of some Of The officials 1hrough
he various departments Of transportation.
motive power and maintenance OF way,
together with recent frcquen. and full cs-
cussions by the Officials OF these various
departments produced q decided change
IN scudmcut as TO the courses for wheel
brcakage, ana the condition OF the road
bed was no longer looked npon as the
principal contrlbutary eavso bas rather
The wheel Itself. To make TIE vhcsl htav-
ier be said. would involve tho thickerIng
OF the wheel flange. as % was thprc shat
the breaks most sfreQiU1,s yrurrel; but
this WAS found % De tmprafticablo be-
cause of the frogs ard swythes. II WAS
then dhat thc qUcalon OF tccl wheels
was taken up. hut this had 20 be praca-
cany abandoned on account OF tho Inn
mcnse difference in cost. and the present
cast iron wheel is to be strcne henad
about 80 per cent vtihout materially
thickcning the fange
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
EXERCISES AT HILLES SCHOOL
Interesting Program Will be Given
There on Thursday Mornina.

Interesting exercises viii be held at
the William S. Hnles School No. o, on
Thursday. A feature will be an ad
dress by the Rev. NJ. Poulson of New
York City. The program in full fol-
lows.
Rooms 1. >, 3, 4-singing and recita-
tions. Those who will take part are
Melva Bradford, Mildred Walker
Katherine Selover. G. Craig. L. Barlow
Iva Short, c. Barnes. +. McCardeI, G.
Foster Nellie Ingram. Sophie Cold
stein, Ralph Ryan, Adam Maier Gresa
Parsons Earl Edwards, d. fCleitz. NJ. ID.
Friend, 3. Sehl, r. Topkis. NJ. Kyle. b.
Schafer, r. Minker. Alice Morford
Harold Merrick, d. Kleitz. Ada Reber
William Mckinney Naomi williams.
Willard Schafer, Esther Hoffman, Geo.
Thompson, Clara Firth. Mary Dllman,
Charles Cray Frank Cooper. Margaret
Watson, Earle Schafer Marie Wat
son. Frank Cooper. Laura Freeman,
Marion Williams Myrtle Taylor, War
rem Morrow. Earle Short. Willie Rich
ardson, Helen Craig. Madeline Downs
Arthur Ainsworth, Howard Lacey. Wal
ter Seeley. Helen Firth. Florence Mack
iino, Wilfred Barlow, Catherine
Dochety.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
CONFESS
THEY STOLE HORSES
Turkeys Not Claimed Will
Go to the Coatesville
Hospital

Coatesvilie, Pa. Dec. 22.-Jonathan
and Frank Palmer. arrested a few
days ago for horse stealing. were given
a second hearing here yesterday, this
time for the larceny of a blanket.
When the charge was read to them
they made confession of stealing the
horse from George Hopes and the
blanket from Isaac Swayn. They were
committed TO the county Jail TO await
trial.
The chickens which We're taken from
the Palmers win be given 10 Miss S.
Montgomery, of Lancaster county. as
she established ownership to four OF
them by calling them from the flock
in the look-up. -Four turkeys, TO which
no one has proved a claim. win be
given to the Coatesville Hospital for
a Chris mas dinner.
The Pahners were arrested in Will
mington.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
MIdninht caroIs At Old swedes.

According TO the time honored Gus
tom. the choir OF Old Swedes Church
will march about the historic old grave
yard OF rhe~ church singing silent
Night Just as the bells peal forth the
birth of the Christmas morn. A mid
night cord service win DE held 10 the
church ON Chrisimls eve I'm charge of
the Rev c. Morris wilkins OF Trinity
Episcopal Church. The custom OF
about the graveyard on the
stroke OF midnight ON Christmas eve
is ono which has been in vogue NJ old
swcdes Church for many years.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
PRICE One CENT.
THE SUN
Now Sells For One Cent, and Can BE-
Had Of Every Dealer, Agent
and Newsboy at That
Drira
Al Subscribers can get Tho Sun by NAH

Al Subscribers can get The sun by mail
for one cent a copy.
The SUNS special Correspondents
throughout the Unlted states as wen as
in Europe. China. South africa. the Phil
.ppinss. Porto Rico. Cuba. Panama and IN
every other part of tho world make 1T
the greatest newspaper that can be
printed.
Its Washington and New York bureaus
are among the best in The Emitted States,
and s,ve The Suns readers The earliest in
formation upon all important events in
the iegis atiye and financial ceDters Of the
country.
IN sHling hay. grain and I've stock the
farnpr who tQkes daily paper has ehe
benefit OF isrowing Immediately the quosa-
aons in the large cities. To him The sun
8 absolutely necessary.
The sun Is published on Sunday. as well
AS every other DAY OF the week
BY mail The Daily Sun. % cents per
niorth s. ayear. Including The sunday
sun. 81 The sunday sun alone, 400
vesr.- The Weekly sun Si.o0 year.
A. S. ABEL COMPANY.
Publishers and propriotors
Baltimore. Md
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Christmas Donations at olive..

Annual Christmas donations viii be
received al olivet Presbyterian Church
tomorrow evening. At that time mem
bers Of the church and friends are re-
ouested 10 bring donations of groceries
canned goods and money and on the
Following day they will be boxed and
distributed among the needy. The Rev
y. \. Elwood pastor Of the church. will
speak on The Christmas Spirit" on
Wednesday evening.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Personal.

Henry {. PATTERSON. ,CASHIEk
Tor years, Wilmington Oflicc, Roval
Insurance Co. has resigned 90 bcaoinc
oihce manager for +. a. Van Trnmp *
Co., Insurance Agents, No. SIS Market
ST. dccI-t&f-fu.
MANS BEST-IRIEND-Dr. AIutter's
Quick Cure Tor Lost Manhood. Acts
immediateiy. il does the business. ''
sample Free. Xraig Co., Chemist. Dept.
r.. Milwaukee, Wis dccIl-imo
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
ORDAINED TO PRIESTHOOD
New Priest 20 be Attached to the
Diocese Of Wilmington.

Another new ordained priest Will
shortly be attached TO the diocese OF
Wilmington. he is the Rev. Charles
A. Crowley and was ordained 20 the
priesthood BY Cardinal Gibbons AT
Baltimore on Saturday
The young priest win say his first
mass on Christmas day at Glenn Falls.
~ J., his home. After 4 short vaca-
ton he VIII report Tor duty in this
.clocese.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
RemarkabIs oAsr Eor Two weeks.

William r. Clark. 105 West Ninth
street. one OF the leading jewellers. IS
selling a lady's or gentleman's gold
filed watch, guaranteed for 80 years
with Eigin movement for $1,000 and
giving free with each $1,000 worth OF
trading stamps. di2f
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
RrAnY roR RrsINEss

Charles Pratesi announces that he IS
ready for business again az his old stand.
ml King street. lie has a fine line OF
etables. fruits. nuts and Is better pre-
pared than ever 10 fooS after The wants
OF his CUSTOMERS DIST
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Office Of the Delaware Railroad Company,
Dover, Delaware. Dec. 7I, 1903.
The mountaineering Of Stock holders of
the Delaware Railroad Company will be
held at the Office of the Company in
Dover, on Thursday, the I4th day of jan
uary, 1901, at N O'Clock a. m, for the
election Of Directors TO serve the ensuing
year, and for the transaction of other
bn mess. M. HAYES,
dec2i-3tw-j jauI4 Secretary.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Woodward & Bro. 500 Market St.
seh Steam Engines. steam Trains. Me-
cn1niczl Trains. Nerr--go -go-ronnds.
luaeh aad Judy, and Everything j.,
1iseaaalcai Toys and Hardware.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
BOARDING

YOU can get board quickly by adyertis-
ing iu this column. Hail cent a
ford tf
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Monday. Tuesday "Wednesday and
Thursday you CAP get pictures ~ any
price at feFser'-. sia Shlpley srest
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
FOR RENT.
LosT AND FOUND

WHEN you lose something The Even
ing Journal will be glad to help YOU
find il, or il will hunt an owner for any
Thing you hnd. Half cent word #
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Woodward & Bro, scs Mssket St.
Sell Carving Sets. Table Crilcry Pearl
Ivory. Hard Rubber Handle Knives on,
Forks, Rogers Triple Plated Ware.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Pensions IN sh,s country -ost H.-s per
head ~ population.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
FOR EXCHANGE

A FAIR Exchange can be made through
the classified ad column Of The
Evening Journal. Just tell what you
have and what you want. Half a cent a
word 4
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
Ran EsIAIe

FARMS FOR SALE-Centrai New
Jersey Farms, any size you want
Send tor list.,sA. W. Dresser, BnflinH-
ton, \. J. n24-7m
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

For Pictures and Framcs-Go TO
Hcadquartcrs-Yer 40 Shipley
street.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
NOTICES
NOTICE. ELECTION.

TICE-ELECTION.
The National Bank of
Wilmington and Brandywine,
Wilmington, Del, Dec. IA 1908.
Tie annual meeting of the stockhold
ers OF this bank will be held at tie bank
ing house on Tuesday, January Il, 1904,
between the hours OF ? and 4 r. m, for
the purpose of electing directors 20 serve
during the ensuing year.
CALEB NJ. STEWARD,
dccI7 I'm Cashier.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22
NOTlCE--OFFIcE OF THE DELLA
WARE RAILROAD COMPANY.

Dover, Del, Dec. !, 1903.
The Board of Directors has this day de-
clarcd semi-annual dividend of 5 per
cent upon the capital stock Of the
company, PAYABLE on and af,er Thurs
day. the I4th day Of January, I9o+
to stockholders as registered on the
books of the company at the close
of business Dec /, 1903. All dividends
will be paid by cheque. Cheques will be
mailed to stockholders who have filed
dividend orders at his Office
d74-5t NJ. HAYES, Treasurer
THE most effective way to reach buyers
is by paying half cent word to
have your al in The Evening Journal.
Il
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Ssc. chndren's Jersey Long Leggins.
csc values, go at soc.
Evening journal., 1903-12-22

Ladies' $3.50 vici Kid Bluchers; stout
soles, $780,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02
MARINE REGISTER

Tomorrow sun rises at i:l2. Sets at
I;1s
High tides at 2;os a. m and 2:s .. m.
The following vessels have arrived in
this port during the "a hours Just passed: :
Steamer Plymouth. Griffin. New York.
Steamer Lorchmsnt, Wilcox. New York.
Steamer New shorehsm. Dodge. Block
Island and return.
Steamer City OF Newport. Rich. New
port and return.
Steamer Richard Borden, Fail River
and return.
Steamer Queen City. Tiverton. and re-
turn.
Tug Rambler. New York.
Tug Walter A Luckenbach. Norfolk.
Barge Albatross. Port Johnson. $50 tons
coal. 10 order.
Barge Laurie v. Grove. South Amboy.
6e5 tons coal, Pawtucket.
Barge Carlos French, Port Reading.
N3 tons coal, Consumers Coal company.
Barge Ciintonia, Norfolk. as7s tons coal.
RR.
Barge Coal King. Norfolk, 400 tons
coal. R.R-
SAILED.
Steamer Plymouth. Griffin, New York
steamer Larchmont, Wilcox, New York.
Steamer Chatham. Baltimore.
Steamer Vera. Kingston. ia.
Schooner T.Chariton. Henry. Baltimore
Schooner vsietta. New York
Tug Coastvise. New York.
Tug Walter A. Ltckenbaoh. Norfolk
"''s Rambler. New London.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02

taken TO avoid electric cars. bicycles. etc.
But. as I have already stated. they are
not justly rewarded for the doing OF the
thing. Passing through some streets the
darkness seems to be absolute. whichever
and anon makes II hard to distinguish the
little heaps OF dirt which lie by the curb
stones thus making a man unaccustomed
to the work to be very vigilant--even
the the brains and senses Of ''old hands"
are constantly employed on the lookout
Now. that the last street Is cleaned.
their task is ended. We cannot depict
them as artists. or actors OF the stage.
(although sometimes harshly criticised
by some ungrateful citizens). Never
theless. they are OF no small value TO the
city. and as a general rule are instru-
mental in keeping the good repute Provi-
dence holds for it's cleanliness.
In the spirit OF justice let me ask the
board of aldermen. Is dollar and 80
cents per night compensation enough for
those who undertake so disagreeable a
task as street cleaning? Those who work
on the day gangs have their disagreeable
side OF life too. to contend with. Choked
and blinded almost with dust they deserve
our sympathy; they. too. have many
wrongs yet 10 be redressed: and where
the evil seems TO reign is In the city hall
Men who constitute our city govern
Continued on Page 50
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02
THE BISHOP AND THE JOURNAL.

Those who took the trouble to read reports yesterdays
given the Providence Journal this morning must
have impressed by prominence and particularly with which
of those contests were set
FORTH would that the Journal reporters received special
Instructions watch the fluctuations in the ballot market and make
complete for the information not the
public These orders obeyed both in letter
spirit result there spread before the people the
precise detailed exploitation of political corruption and
debauchcy found place in other pub
caon without the boundaries of Rhode Island
This exposure of political degradation and venaiy by such
little less than amazing when viewed in the light OF an
editorial datrbe printed the columns OF the paper no longer
ago Friday article Bishop Coadutor McVkar
merely taken task for his manly and fearless appeal the
decent citizenship the from the odum and disgrace
political corruption but by inuendo he accused OF playing
hands dangerous and of holding hard
working and comparatively community rdcule and
And yet uttered made by the
bishop that sustained by the Journals OF bribery
polls yesterdays elections If Bishop McVckar in
of convincing evidence the worlessness of the
argument against him the Journal he could find it in
abundance in the columns of that today But he
Though he has been long
citizen of the realize the depths of degradation
disgrace which plunged by the political harps
the uglers the Hesns whom the Journz defended voc
erously last Friday and exposed all their quity today
Bishop Mcvicka is neither playing into the hands of dema
gogues raducng the citizens of Rhode Island He is doing
what the Journal dared do since became the
organ OF unscrupulous ngster and graping Perrye He is
endeavong citizens realization
their responsibilities and to performance OF their civic duties
way will the from present condition of
generalization He pleading uncorrupted and ncopbe
ballot; he urging the election of upright citizens the law
making body Of the will
become the miseabe manns rings
porations He is demanding that the right Of home of which
the people of Providence and other communities the
wantony depoled by designing political manpuatos for
and unworthy political shall be restored He asserting
the fundamental American principle right the people
And for this he is derded by the Perry
which taken in its entirety nothing else perncious plea
higher price for the of citizens of the because
The rural communities good
higher grade of farming and because te
available for agricultural purposes composed principally
and gravel"
Well the dumbfounded citizen decency
honesty and intelligence have departed the organ
held and deserved the title Of the Rhode Island Bible
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02

churches. there are some 5000 more child
rem In the schools: the additions to the
missionary churches on confession OF
faith are 700 In excess OF the number IN
1901 1902: there Is an increase OF 80 In
the number OF new churches organized;
II n,re young men are preparing for the
ministry; Is more churches came to SELF
support.
Tho reorganization OF It's voting mem.
h,rship by which the society has placed
i,,eIf N line with the recommendations
OF the National council: Its recognition
OF the young people OF today as the sup
poltc,-s OF the missionary activities OF the
churches in the coming years. which has
led 10 the steps for the development OF
interest amcng them; Its appointment of
an eastern Representative, with head
quarters a. Boston; .ts remodeleed masa-
zinc. Illustrating the possibilities In the
neId OF attractive missionary lteraturs
the spcciai effort on the part Of society =
TO secure the strong
est. most effective young men for the
missionary churches: the new emphasis
ia.i upon comfy with the other denomi-
nations that duplication Of churches on
missionary ground may he avoided
mark the year now closed as distinguish
ed in accomplishments and initiated lines
OF effective work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02
The Voice of
The People

PROVIDENCE HIGHWAY LABoRERs.
Editor Providence News;
In order TO gain distinction among men
OF society and rank. one must be more
than n knight OF the pick and shovel: for
although the occupation Is simple. the
work is laborious. and confines itself to
the poorest Of the masses OF our people.
ON the departme~ Of public works I'm
Providence today we may perceive men
divided into armies or gangs. of whose
praise poets shall never sing or artists
or modellers NJ statuary draw pictures
Of their forms nothing shall be said OF
them after death. but that they honestly
worked 10 exc out an existence. while
working in the department Of Provi-
dence public works and highways.
Now II our city is likened TO Philadel-
phia or Paris, for clean appearance and
sanitary improvements whose work keeps
IL so? The highway lahorer proves the
chief factor. but II is deeply TO be re-
gretted that he Is but poorly rewarded
by the city for the nature Of his work.
Just consider, Let US picture him toll
inE. perspiring, from a. m TO 6 y. m.
under the glare Of a scorching SUM- for
the paltry sum Of 50 per week. while he
has 20 take chances OF wet days. Above
all the men who work for Mr.. Burke In
the night gang. termed "sweepers." are
deserving OF the utmost consideration.
They never seem to work slow They
have got so much work TO do. so onward
they hurry. without gestures or express
sions deliberately and with lightning
speed ever wide awake 90 the sense OF
duty. until their work II completed.
What a delightful sight II is 10 watch
them at work with broom and shovel. as
-. gsel. I..I.s
shines round their sturdy forms.
They are divided into four groups. each
master OF his craft one group skiifully
uses the brooms. another the hoes. an
other the shovels etc. while those who
drive the teams have no small task 10
perform.
BY them the greatest care must be
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02
THE RENo1lNATION OF LOW.

couple OF weeks the renopnation OF Mayor Low
York fusion candidate appeared be very doubtful Today
be strong probability and almost certainty The
has received hearty endorsement from such potential politicians
Senator Patt and exSeceary Bliss and everything
denomination without Mayor Low for the
subject OF severe criticism but his critics appear tired of their
sak or realized its uy At any they have ended their
the mayors favor.
he people at length realize the fact that the mischief
OF Tammany isrue could eradced in week month or
but splendid beginning has been made Mayor
made commendabe record in this respect greatest
tasks that confronted him that of destroying backman
system in the police department This he accomplished Further
more he has made the department and efficient which
what the people wished and what the city needed
Having done well during his fist diff
cult and trying evidence of the good
ment of New Yorks citizenship that proposes him oppor
tunity complete the good work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02

Alarm Went OF and Polio, Rushed In on
a Meeting Of Bank Officers.

New York. June Awhile the directors
OF the Twelfth Ward Bank. Of which
Thomas J. Gilroy Is president, we're hold
ing a night meeting the sergeant at ths
East i2sth street police station was heard
to shout from behind his desk: call out
the reserves; burglars at the bank"
Sergeant Darcy. the four plain clothes
men OF the precinct and hve In uniform
rushed out TO Lexington avenue and 125th
street. where the bank In located.
Once inside the building the force. re-
volver and night stick in hand. searched
every nook and corner on the ground hoor
without discovering a trace OF burglars.
and then started upstairs.
When near the landing Sergeant Darcy
heard sounds as OF men talking. This
police threw back the door of a room
and rushed In. Immediately the room
was in confusion. Standing around
long table were a dozen men excltedly de-
manding the meaning OF the invasion.
Investigation showed thar the watch
man had accidentally touched of tho
burglar alarm and caused the raid OH
the directors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02
A GAMBLERS FORTUNE.
Bitter Litigation Over the sI,0OO,OOo
Estate Of Albert S. Curtis Is Probable.

Auburn. n. Y. June a.-Bitter litisa-
ton :. promised over the estate Of Al
bert q. Burtis. who died here four weeks
since. at his handsome country seat.
springside. Burtis was for many years
poolroom proprietor and gambling in
New York city. He is said to have been
a native OF Akron. o.. and left an estate
worth more than one m4ton dollars.
Several years ago he retired TO lead
the life Of n country gentleman. He
purchased the bcautifm estate Of the late
Gen. John KNAPP. on the shore OF Lake
Owasoo. near here, and led Q life OF ease.
lyon his death bed. Burtis wiiled his
entire fortune tc Miss Burec-s. besuti-
fui girl of ~. said 10 have been his nam
Gee Another woman has now appeared
and asserts that she - Burtis' widow
Much litigation over the property q an
ticipatcd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-06-02
DIED

6oWEN-In this city. on the 1st inst.
Mary. wife OF John Bowen.
Funeral from her husbands residence.
No. West Bleachery street. Wednesday.
June 3, at $3.50 a. m. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend.
cooPER-In Burrillville. r. l.. slst uit..
Charles ID. w. Cooper. in his SD year.
Funeral from his late residence. Thurs
day. June 4. at 2 p. m. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend.
HANDlE-In this city on the LIST inst,
Eliza beth. widow Of Jacob Handle. in
her 6sth year.
Funeral services from the residence OF
her son in law, William O. Hoffman 50
Dora street. Wednesday. June g. at p.
m. Relatives and friends invited to at
tend.
HEAlEY--In Pawtucket. the 3lst ult..
Joseph Healey in his ssth year.
Funeral from his late residence, $40
Weeden street. Wednesday. June 3. at .
p. m. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend. Burial at convenience OF the
family.
MccARTiN--In this city. lst inst. Anna
Rosalind. daughter Of Charlotte and
Thomas J. McCartin. aged ! year.
months.
Funeral from her parents residence.
" q
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited TO attend.
MoRAN-In this city. on the 1st inst.
Catherine. wife OF Michael Moran. Resi-
dence No. &c Smithfeld avenue.
Notice OF funeral later.
MOTTON-In this city. June 1st. Mar
Raret. widow OF Robert Motion.
Funeral and interment at Dartmouth.
Nova Scotia.
sHoRT-In Providence. the s1st ult..
William G. Short, in the slst year Of
his age.
Prayer at his late residence. IA Mallett
street. Wednesday. June 3. at lis p. m.
Funeral from the Asbury NJ f. church
at 2 p. m. Relatives and friends are in
vited to attend.
STEvENsoN-In Pascoag. r. l., 3lst ult..
Elizabeth f. Stevenson. in the 43d year
year OF her age.
Funeral Wednesday. June 3. at 80 p.
m. from the u. p NJ church Relatives
and friends are invited TO attend.
WYATT--In this city. on the 31st ult..
Alice c.. wife OF Isaac W. Wyatt and
daughter OF James and the late Mary
ODonnell aged 25 years.
Funeral Wednesday morning. the Cd
inst. at $40 o'clock. from her late resi-
dence. 24e Plainfed street. Relatives and
friends are invited TO attend.