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Evening journal., 1903-12-02
PRISONER BECOMES ILL
WHILE AWAITING TRIAL
Police Thought He Was
Looking for Fight-Heavy
Sentence Imposed

While awaiting triad on a charge Of
vagrancy I'm City Court this morning.
Joseph Warn was stricken wlth sudden
Illness and. throwing his arms about a
prisoner sitting beside him, began To claw
the air with his hands. II was thought at
first that a fight was going on in the
dock and several officers made a rush
to separate the men. Warh was revived
and thcn arraigned for hearing. He ap.
pearcd to be In a dazed condition and alb.
sently pleaded guilty to the charge per.
ferred against him. Deputy Judge Gar.
rett occupied the bench and sentenced
the prisoner TO sixsy days imprisonment
John Peterson, charged with a like Of
fense, was also given sixty days.
Frederick Sauerwine, at one time a re-
spectacle citizen Of this city has been
put on Judge Garrett's list. He was
charged with drunkenness and a fine OF
SO and costs was imposed on him. Ali
"drunks." In the deputy judges list can
look for a fine Of SO when brought up
before him.
Wlihe Hhl and Ernest Dangerield. the
two colored boys. who were picked up
In this city as runaways, were sentenced
to thirty days imprisonment for vag-
rancy. This was done IN order that the
lads could be held until their parents come
after them. The youngsters live in Vir-
gina and went as far as Philadelphia
with the Barnum and Bailey Circus with
THE intention Of accompanying 1t TO
bridgeport Conn. but came TO the con-
c.usion that the work they had TO do was
eoo hard and deserted the snow. They
were on their way back home when ar
rested
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
BAY STATE GAS DENIES
ALL FRAUD CHARGES
Answers to Allegations of G.
w. Pepper, the Receiver,
Are on File

Boston. December 2.-By the filing Of
The answers of the defendants in the IA
NOUS gas case In the Supreme Court yes
terday Of George Wharton Pepper, re-
celver OF the Bay State Gas Company Of
Delaware against Kidder, Peabody &,
Co. and the Boston Gas Companies to set
aside the recent sale of the local COM
panies to N.dder. Peabody & Co., the gas
litigation that has been before the Massa-
chusetts courts for nearly year ap-
proaches a definite end.
Plaintiffs in the Pepper suit allege that
the sale of the four gas companies was
brought about by "a fictitious and fraudu-
lent default on the payment Of interest
on the Unsted Gas bonds" 1T is asserted
by Pepper that this default was prompted
by the desire to bring about the sale OF
the stocks, in accordance with a prear-
ranged plan.
The Supreme Court denied hhe motion
of Kidder, Peabody G. Co. to dismiss the
lplaimtlff's bill in the case of Doherty VS..
the Mercantile Trust Company, OF New
York, in which the plaintiff seeks 70 re.
strain the sale of s1l.OO0.OOO OF local gas
company stock to the Massachusetts, Gas
Companies.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Philadelphia Orchestra.

The program which win be presented
by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the
first OF its Wilmington concerts which
will take place in the Grand Opera
House this evening, is the same as
that arranged for the opening concert
in all cities outside of Philadelphia.
The tremendous enthusiasm with which
each number was received >by the
larger audience in Lancaster, Monday
evening proves that Conductor Scheel
has met the popular favor with his
selections. The orchestra Is in per-
feet condition and all critics who have
heard IL thus far this season declare
that its playing is better than ever be-
fore. The indications are that the
Grand Opera House will lie a scene OF
brilliant gathering this evening.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
AFTER NEGRO MURDERER
Two Suspects Are Already in Jail at
Dover.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Dover, Dec. 2.-nhe police force OF
Dover. assisted by Constable Cove S.
williams are hard on the fran of the
negroes who held up and nearly killed Os-
car Mccain, a wealthy New York State
man, who had come to Dover in search OF
a farm. and expect TO have the assailani-s
OF MIR. Mccain in jail by tomorrow night.
TWO suspects are in jail-Sllm Wright
and WJlliam Gilmore. Magistrate +. +.
Wood Will give those men a hearing and
commit them 10 JAN for next term OF
court as they are not likely to furnish the
heavy bail in the case.
Mr.. Mccain Is still suffering from his
Saturday night experience. He was cut
about the head with butcher knife. 81
is said. and then knocked senseless with
piece of lead pipe. Whsle unconscious
he was given knockout drops and carried
10 a field along the Pennsylvania railroad
TRACKS. and was left there. after being
stripped Of his outer clothing and shoes
by his assaalants.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
RECEIVER NAMED
FOR ZION CITY
The Federal Court Appoints
Man to Take Charge Of
Property
THE ASSETS ARE OVER S2O,OOO,OOO
Dowie's Financial Troubles Began
During His Crusade in New York
and eliminated When That Mission
Proved Unsuccessful.

Chicago, Dec 2.-Financial dificul.
ties which began during the crusade
Of John Alexander Dowie, the self.
styled Elijah III" and his restoration
host to New York a month ago. and
which have been rapidly Increasing
since Dowie's return. eliminated In
the federal court taking possession
of all the property controlled by Dowis
in Zion City, Ill. This town, which
was founded two years ago by Dowie.
has a population OF over 10000. is the
general headquarters for Dowie's s
church. and is said 70 represent an
expenditure OF s20.O00.000.
Fred NJ. Blount. cashier OF the Chi
cago National Bank, and Albert ID.
Currier. a law partner Of Congress.
man Boutell, were appointed receiv.
ers OF the property. Their bonds we're
fixed at 100000 by Judge Kqhlsaat, Of
the United States district court, who
made the appointment on the petition
of several creditors. The receivers
left for Zion City TO take possession OF
the property.
The bankruptcy proceedings against
Dowie were ba4ed on the allegation
that he IS insofvent. and that while
In this financial tcondition he commit.
ted an act Of bankruptcy by making a
preferential paynent. on November 2
to the r. streetdt Lumber Company
for 1910. Dowie. has been hard
pressed by his creiitors, especially
since it was announced that his re
cent mission 10 New York had proved
unsuccessful financially.
Dowie is known to have accumulat
ed a large sum as the head Of tho
Christian Catholic Church, the assets
of the organization being estimated a
between s20,00O.0oO and $4,000, 900
There was a large outlay of money
however. when Zion City was started
Then lace and candy industries wer
started. and as both OF these venture
have never been a payinE investman
a great deal more money was tied NJ
Dowie's differences with his brother
in-law. Stevenson, over the manage
ment Of the lace factory cost NOR
than $4,000 and other suits recent.
begun in Lake county by creditors ar
said TO aggregate a large sum.
Attorney Ettleson. representing thu
petitioning creditors. IN his argument
hafnra Iua0a RohIssat ~eia.
0ContInued on sixth PareD
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
GARRETT MA Y
|. NOT SERVE CITY
DAYS OF GLOOM
IN STRICKEN BUTLER
Diphtheria Has Broken Out
Among the Typhoid Fever
Patients

Butler. Pa. Dec. -Four deaths and
25 new cases is the fever record yes
terday. Six new physicians from other
places were added to the local staff.
The worst feature Of the developments
is the appearance Of diphtheria in
three Of the % children VIII have fever
at st. Paul's Orphans Home. A doc
tor and four nurses have been detail
ed for that institution. Precautions
have been taken to prevent it from
spreading.
Eight nurses have arrived from
Cleveland and a telegram from Mayor
Weaver, Of Philadelphia, announces
that 25 nurses we're on their way from
that city. The relief committee an
nounce they have sufficient doctors and
nurses for present requirements.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Benjamin r. Shaw Sc
Iected by the Directors
to Succeed Alfred
Gawthrop, Who Re
signed Recently
Although on the Board
But a Few Months He
Has Shown Great In
terest in the Associa-
ton

At nesting OF tho directors. OF the
Young Mems Christian Association last
night Benjamin Il. Shaw was elected pres
ident OF the association TO succeed Al
fred Gawthrop who resigned aa prcei-
dent and also from the board several
weeks ago. Tho election OF president
was She principal topic brought up for
discussion.
An enou; was made TO induce Mr.. Cav
throp TO remain on the board but he feti
that others should take up .he work he
had so faithfully borne for many years A
committee was apponted 20 craft resoiu-
tlons expressing the appreciation OF the
asocisation for the service Mr.. Gawlhrop
has rendered. The matter OF a successor
has been before the directors for some
lime but no decision was reached until
the beard unanimously elected Benjamin
+. Shaw last night.
Mr.. Shaw has been upon the board but
few moriths but has shown great interest
land energy IN the work Of the associa-
lsion Ike Is well-known 10 the community.
having been raised here. For over sew
ent.ca years he was In the employ Of
Mr.. Gawthrop having started as an APP
lprentico boy. Some years ago he started
In business for himself and by industry
and good business management haa bult
up one of the largest concerns In ads hne
In the country the field Of operations ex-
tending from The gulf 10 the Great Lakes
and as far west as Kansas City. and even
lextcndng into Europe. lie " himself a
lsplendid example Of the virilc, indcpsn-
iconi successful type of young manhood
land las the confidence and respect Of the
entirc community. That he with make a
! most efficient president is universally con
I lceded. and with uhe fine board Of al
Z rcctors. made-up OF some OF the hes
- business men of the city. the association
o expects 20 carry forward TO success tn
lr plans Il has IA hand
80 Shirlez~ii iG-s-s g 60 esi..sa;;s-.
member OF the board 10 nli vacancy
There yet remains one vacancy on III
, beard which will be fllod soon.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
.ANDERING HORSES
VISIT WILMINGTON
ere From the Country and
Thought Ash Barrels
we're Water Fountains

lille patroling his beat on the east side
town late dast night. Patrolman Kelly
ne across two forlorn looking horses
L from appearances had each passed
age to vote. The night was cold and
animals shivered. Kelly's heart melt
and he lead the brutes to the stables
the Wilmington Transfer Company,
ying them for The night.
MS morning Dog Catcher George Kopp
K the horses Ito ti7e pound where they
ut their owner. The beasts evidently
ing to some farmer residing in the
nifty of Wilmington and wandered into
cry on a sight seeing expedition.
lie leadtng the charges to the pound
9p had troubles of his own. The
SITS Imagined every ash barrel they
, a water fountain and the dog.
her had his hands full to keep theil
Is pointed for the pound. One is q
y and the other a bay horse.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
WILL TAKE @MIKE"
Big Cat in Yardmaster's Office to Go
With Staff.

Big Cat in Yardmaster's Office to Go
With staff.
mike" the big cat at the Pennsylvania
railroad yardmasters office. who has
had such an eventful career since he wan
dered into the office eight years ago will
be taken to the new quarters when the
STAFF is removed to Todd's Cut.
Not only is Mike" a friend of those
in the office but also of the freight crews
who come in for orders. Following these
men to their trains mas twice gotten him
in trouble. Once he was struck by a train
and his leg broken. The injured member
was set and If one OF their own family
had been IL the men could not have been
more sohcitous for their welfare. Again
he was struck and one OF his eyes put
out.
After that he stopped wandering about
the tracks and spends his days iazils
curled up near the radiator the pet OF
all who frequent the office.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
ARGUMENT IN cHANCERY
5ubsnzer Injunction Proceedings Now
Before chaneeIIor Nicholson.

The injunction proceedings brought
by Daniel Bubenzer against the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company to restrain
that company from building its elevated
road over certain property Of Buben-
zer's in the vicinity Of Water and
West streets. was argued in the Court
OF Chancery this morning. Salisbury,
Ponder and Curtis represent Bubenzer
and Ward & Gray, the railroad. Argu-
ment will be concluded this afternoon.
Bubenzer received a notice yesterday
that the railroad win begin condem-
nation proceedings to get a part Of his
property and an application for the
appointment Of commissioners to con-
denim the land will be made to Resident
Judge Spruance.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
EVENING JOURNAL s IDEAL
CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Friends of Contestants Can
Get Votes for Favorites
in This Way

Interest in the Evening Journals free
scholarship contest continues unabated
people are talking OF it everywhere.
With the coming Of the holidays there
is an increase in the number OF votes
which are being polled-subscribers
come easily when one Of the very pleas
ant Christmas gifts conceivable is a
years subscription to the Evening
Send IN your subscription now and
viii count II Immediately for your
nvorite in the race, sending the Even
.ng Journal for the first time on Christ
mas eve, with a little note telling the
recipient whom TO thank for the donor.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Charters Granted.

Special ITO the Evening Journal.
Dover. Dec. 2.--I.ate yesterday otter
noon une following charters We're filed
here with the Secretary Of Stale:
Lyman and Company. Philadelphia in
corpor8tors, to buy soil and deaf I'm real
estate; operate telegraph and telephone
lines; construct bridges; construct and
operate railroads and railways; TO con-
duct a cold storage plant, and to deal in
timber. The capital stock is 100000.
Jalapap Mining and Milling Company,
Wilmington incorporators, to engage in
Ia mining and milling business in Mica
rauga; capital $4,000.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
MAGISTRATES WANT
TO PRESENT EVIDENCE
Attorney-General Ward Ap.
pears Before Levy Court
in Justices Interest

At the afternoon session of Levy Court
yesterday afternoon ;hs bills OF the mag
istrates and constables which were re-
duced by the Levy Court at the last meet
ing were again taken up.
Attorney-General II. II. Ward. who
with r. II. Richards, and Walter Hayes
represent some Of the magistrates and
con stables. appeared before that body
and asked that they be allowed to pre-.
sent certain evidence to substantiate the
claims made in the bills which were cut
down.
President Chandler. assured counse
that the court would give the subject tt,
consideration. Just when action will b,
taken is not known, for after this state
merit no further action was taken and th,
matter came up for no further discussion
in any form.
Al
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
piseontlnued SUNDAY Roats.

run between this city and Philadelphia
by the Wilmington Steamboat Com
pany until further notice. During the
winter months the Sunday travel is
very light and as no freight is carried
the trips do not pay.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02

The members Of Wilmington Lodge
No. 1S4. I. A. of NJ, are requested to
meet at their room, on Thursday, De-
cember 3rd at o'clock a. m, TO at
tend the funeral Of our late Brother
Michael Mccartney. w. T. Lowe, sec
rafal-V
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Prsaented with shufae aoard.

The old Y. NJ. c. a. shufheboard has
been presented to the Peoples Settlement.
The Womans Auxiliary has presented the
Y. NJ c. A. with a larger board. on
Monday evening +. d. Hopkins Of tho
y. M. c. A. spoke TO the Peoples sattle-
ment on Character Building"
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
ro euIId eovsrnment Roats.

The contract for building two boats
for the Quartermasters Department of
the United States Army has been re-
ceived by the Pusey & Jones Com
pany. rho boats viii be used for har-
Dor service and each will be thoroughly
enuiuDed.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
|eturned From a Trip
South This Morning
and Is Still Consider
ing appointment of
Water Commissioner
Er. Ford Does Not Think
1t Is Fair to Ask Him
Why He Named A. III.
10. Garrett for Short
Term

h number of people are asking why
/ ter Commissioner Peter J. Ford ap-
|nted Arthur II. G. Garrett TO sue
ID DR.. Joseph Pyle instead Of James
Jones, the Republican member Of
board. DR.. Pyle's term would have
bired in 1905 while Mr.. Jones term
|uld not have expired until 1907.
lfany think Mr.. Ford should have
pointed a Republican TO succeed a
publican and not do as he did, in
er that the two Democratic mem
S of the board should be the longest
Iohice. When Mr.. Ford was asked
a reporter of the Evening Journal
Iy he did not appoint Mr.. Garrett to
lceed Mr.. Jones instead of DR.. Pyle,
short term member he said:
4 II don't think that is a fair question
ask me. / used my own judgment
making the appointments and have
ned good men,"
Mr.. Garrett Arrives Home.
IIr. Garrett arrived home from
hannah. Ca, this morning and
nors flew thick and fast that he had
lined to accept the position offered
b as a member of the Water Com
ssion. He was seen at his home by
journal representative. He said he
4 lust returned home and was, there
E, not in a position TO discuss the
liter. He further said he had not
ken to any of his friends about the
tier and was not ready to give a
ided answer at this time about ac-
4ting the position.
those who had heard the rumor that
Garrett would not serve began
aurge the appointment Of John Sat
thwaite.
May Bring Legal Action.
rhere is some talk of James p. Jones
deposed Water Commissioner, bring
legal action 10 test the validity OF
Mayors action in ousting him from
be. He could not be seen this
Nrning and nothing further is known
the matter.
FORMER President Pyle is said to be
pairing a statement alleging that
iticians have been trying to secure
troll of the Water Board. and be-
Sc he would not fall in with theii
ms he had to get out.
The Market Square Cigar.
very popular. 2 for 8, put up in
am boxes, 25s, so cents. Durstein.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Thouaht He Was Poisoned.

Walking along East Fourteeuth street
last night. James Henry Jones colcrea.
Of No. III East Fourteenth street fell TO
the ravemens III. II was at first though.
than he was suffering from poisoning but
was revived at the Da-aware Hospital and
sent home.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Y. M. C.. Il. ELECTS
NEW president
IN SESSION
Annual Meeting Being Held
In Middletown-Bishop
Coleman Presided

Stan Correspondent Evening journal.
Mlddlotown. Dec. "A snow storm and
the annual meeting Of the archdeaconry
of Wilmington were simultaneous events.
II seems that the lasier is always re-
sponsihle for the former and 80 the ninth
annual meeting OF this clerical body ana
the snow Storm are the all absorbing
topics in Mlddietown today.
The meeting began win a business ses-
sion On The parish house of st. Anne's
Church. II did not begin on schedule
tlme as down State trains were late.
Bishop Coleman presided.
The session organized with the election
OF Frederick Bringhursl, OF Marshallton.
as secretary and treasurer.
The chief topic FOR discussion was the
motion offered by the Rev. W. j. Hamll-
ton. OF Delaware city to print IN the
Delaware Churchman the official organ of
the diocese the article OF Bishop Car
michael. the coadjutor of Montreal and
send marked copies to prominent Preshy-
terrain and Methodist ministers and lay
men. The armcle was read At the recent
Ah-American Conference OF bishops and
shows the similarity OF the faith OF Press
byteran and Methodist 10 ihat OF khs
Episcopal Church.
II was discussed by the bishop, Arch
deacon Hail. DR.. Munson. the Rev. w. B
Beach and X. j. Hammond. Upon mo
ton Of DR.. Han the matter was referre,
to the editor and business manager o
the Churchman. IT was the sense OF th'
body that the article be printed.
/ Words OF greeting were sent by thi
Rev. l.. NJ. Galley. OF Philadelphia, ant
the Rev. W. +. Dickinson. OF the arch
deaconry Of Dover, who recently accente,
"a call TO Clayton coming here from Isas
Carolina.
Messages Of sympathy were ordere
sent no the Rev. John s. Bundng.
Christ cnsiNh the Rev. Al. w. Wells.
ST. Andrews. and -he RevA W. u. Mai
ross, of 81. Mlchaers who re unable
be present because OF iAntN in al.
/. lfa1niiies 49,
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
MEN WHIPPED At
POST COME BACK
Warden Meserve Makes In
teresting Address at New
Century Club
OUR PUNISHMENT ATTACKED
Frederick II. Wines Of New Jersey
Objects to Delaware Frightening and
Driving Its Criminals to Other States.
Some interesting Discussions.

Some interesting Discussions
DR.. Frederick II. Wines. Secretary OF
the New Jersey state Aid Association.
was the principal speaker at meeting
held In the interests OF prison reform at
the New-Century Club last night un-
der the auspices of thePhilanuhropy Com
mittee OF the Club. In the course OF his
remarks DIT. Wines spoke against the
whipping post and pnlory. He did not
think THAT Delaware derived any benefit
from them.
OF the whipping post he said; Il don't
believe the State derives any benefit from
the whipping post unless 1T scares some
criminals away. II you drive them over
the line you DO no good 90 the man or 70
the country. you simply shirk your duty"
DR.. Wines is a student OF criminoiogy
and prison methods. During a discussion
which followed his address United States
District Attorney John p. Nields took
the floor and expressed his views on the
subject, and disagreed in many particu-
lars 10 statements made by DIT. Wines.
The meeting was largely attended and
was presided over by Mrs. Rachel NJ
lvandegrift. president Of the New-Cenlury
Club. Mrs. Alfred d. Warner. chairman
Of the Committee OF Philanthropy. was
secretary.
Message From Trustees.
/ j. Frank Bail, one OF the county work.
house trustees. was the FIRST speaker ant
his subject was "A Message from The
Trustees Of the New Castle County Work
house" He save a review OF the worl
since April, 1899. when the board o
Trustees was appointed and allowed 500
900 with which to buy land and erect Z
workhouse. The building was finished
November 4, 1901 and aftei a lega. fgh
with the sheriff the prisoners were re
moved from the New Castle jail TO en-
workhouse November p. Of the sam
year
Mr. Ball explained the work the prison
lers have TO do and said 1t had been
great success.
Mr. Ball spoke of the night schoc
which Warden Meserve ds to open o
Thursday night and said il would be
great benefit to the prisoners.
In CONCLUSION Mr.. Ball commended IN
work OF J. Ncwlin Gawthrop. president
the Board OF Trustees and said a gres
deal Of the success Of the Institution
due TO Mr.. Gawthrop's efforts. He sal
that he considered Mr.. Gawuhrpp III
ideal public officer Of the community.
Post and PiIlory.
Warden Meserve gave some facts an
figures concerning the post and pillors
He had prepared some statistics from IN
, February term Of court 1890 up 20 IN
present time
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
WEATHER BULLETIN

Herald
in
asn nail i'm
winds by
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Just in at Lyneh's.

New Buckwheat. Maple Syrup. PAN
cake Flour. Pickles. all kinds; New
cider. New Goldfish; Loose Cracker
Dust sac the 10. Two stores. Fourth
and Madison streets. Eighth ana Ring
nfraota
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Driver Falls From Cart.

While driving a cart yesterday after
noon. John Cole, aged 10 years. Of No.
2Oi Lombard street, fen to the street dis.
locating his thigh. He was removed tC
the DelAware Hospital.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
AFTER XMAS TREES
James Losue Makes His Annual Trip
North.

For the purpose of purchasing his an
nual stock Of Christmas trees. James Lo-
que. left this city today for Massachusetts
He WI so ever the field thoroughly and
expects ito have the best trees In Wilm.ng-
ton.
While in Massachusetts Mr.. Logue will
look ground for a giant tree to present to
the police for their Christmas treat tc
the peer. He said nothing less than 30.
foot pine would do.
Evening journal., 1903-12-02
Pension Vouehers EEeeutsd.

Col wainwright Notary Public. sec
Ond floor No West Seventh street.
ONCE open on December 4 from $50 a.
m. to $50 p. m, including noon hour.
Plenty OF clerks. No delay.