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The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
CHALLENGE FROM CARRIE.
She viii Prove That Dowie Is Not the
Second Elijah.

New York, Oct. 31.-CarrLe Nation
has challenged Dowie to open debate
to prove whether he is really Elijah H.
and she has offered him $500 II he can
prove that he is a bona flde prophet.
Her first letter to Dowie was ignored,
and she has made public the second,
which reads, in part. as follows:
write you for the second time to chal-
lenge you to prove your claim to be-
Ing Elijah II, the restorer, and to
make you an offer to debate the ques-
ton in public. If you will accept my
challenge l will furnish the house and
make you a present of $500. II You
have anything to say for yourself, or
any Scripture text with which to de-
ferd your claim, 1 am willing to meet
you in public to challenge it or debate
the question with you. You have
come before the public with broad and
bold assertions. In the name of JUS
tice it demanded they be Investigated
I have searched the Bible through and
through to find the call for Elijah |
1t is not there, and, what Is more, the
Bible distinctly proves that there shal
not be an Elijah H."
Carrie cites a number of quotation:
from Scripture to prove her case.
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
Gates Denies Report.

Chicago, Oct. 31.-John w. Gates,
when shown yesterday the reports
from Austin, Texas, that he had re-
2eived 100000 for his holdings in
the Texas Oil Company from the ]. M.
Guffey Petroleum Company, laughed
heartily.
Great stuff, Isn't it," he said.
When asked If there was any truth
in the story, Mr.. Gates said: Its too
foolish to deny"
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
Russia Explains.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 31.--The for
eign office here declared that the re-
occupation of Mukden, Nanchuria, by
Russian troops is not connected with
the question OF commercial ports. The
railroad guards camped at the city
gates, 1t is explained. occupied the
city because the Chinese governor re-
fused to comply with certain, demands
OF the Russian commissioner.
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
Sentenced to Penitentiary.

New York, Oct 30.-Ignatius L.
DUAL, president of the Horseshoe Cop
per Mining Company, has been SEN
fenced to a year in the penitentiary
by Justice Davis in the supreme court
for gwipdling through the sale OF
worthless stock. Larry Summerheld
the originator Of the plan, will proba
bly, be brought to trial Monday.
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
Puerto Plata Attacked.

Cape Haytien. Hayti, Oct. 30-The
Dominican government cruiser Inde-
pendencia yesterday attacked Puerto
Plata, the port on the north coast of
the island, which is in the hands Of the
insurgents.
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06

In palace cars, the most elaborate
money could buy; fitted out with every
conafort and safety appliances, eight
cen driving horses, the pets OF Jacob
Heyl, a young millionaire, left Mil
wAAlkee on their long trip to the great
EIexl schanlIn testates.in Germany. 7
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
Nothlno TO consoIldation Talk.

Beaumont, Texas. Oct 29.-It is
claimed at this end that the reports
from Sour Lake about the Guffey Pc
troleum Company and the Texas Com
pany consolidation are incorrect and
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
Rrltlsh church .Rlvala.

The Church Of England provides in
england and Wales about 1000, 600
sittings in places of worship. The
Non -Conformists provide over 5000.
600. The number of church communJ
cants is about equal.
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06

There Is Brape WING at EamptOD
Court, Eng. planted in 1867, which
will produce this year about 1.0oe
punches of grapes. Fifty years ago
the same grape v.ne mad an average
yield of 2.4GG bUlches, but lately thS.
clusters, have oeSns::, so1newhaJ less
abJ,n dahts Il \ 1 r. I ,.5 W ~
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06
sz,soy Has Remarsessle Voice.

;. Leslie Cahil!, sleven years old of
HWalthaEnt Mass has been appointed
soprano soioist at Grace church, the
most aristocratic house OF worship in
PyeW York. The lad is said to possess
EGnGe.
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06

The proprietor of a comic paper
lives by his wits.
The Rice belt journal., 1903-11-06

Two million Of London's inhabitants
never go to church.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
JERSEY FIRE
FIGHTERS HERE
Arrived in a Downpour of
Rair-Welcomed by Mayor
Bird
WILL BE GUESTS OF WASHINGTON
Dined at the Clayton House and At
terward Entertained at the German
HaII-Unless Weather Clears No
Parade Will be Held.

About sixty members of the Veteran
Volunteer Firemen's Association, ac-
companied by a band, arrived in Will
mington this morning in a downpour
of rain. A committee Of members Of
the Washington Fire Company which
organization viii entertain the visitors
during their stay in this city, met the
New Jersey fire fighters at the Della
ware avenue station of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad and escorted them
to the City Hall, where Mayor Charles
ID. Bird welcomed them.
On account Of the rain trolley cars
were pressed into service. and instead
of marching, the fremen rode to the
City Hall.
The visitors filed into the City Court
room and Mayor Bird IN a few words
welcomed the organization TO the free
dom of the city.
Mayor Patrick j. Ryan, of Elizabeth
n. j., responded to the address made
by Mayor Bird. He said that It was
with pleasure that he counted himsel.
and the Veteran Volunteer Firemen OF
Elizabeth guests OF the Washington
Fire Company. He was also pleased
with the cordial welcome extended by
Mayor Bird and was sorry that on ac-
count Of the inclement weather no pa
raGe would be held.
The visitors were dined at the Clay
ton House. after which they were TAX
en- to the German Hall and entertained
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
LIGHT SENTENCE FOR
JESSE CHANDLER
Was Fined SIoo and Costs of
Prosecution and Will Be
Imprisoned Month

Jesse Chandler, the Fort Delaware
soldier, who pleaded guilty in United
States Court several days ago to
charge Of sending improper letters
through the mail, was arraigned for
sentence this morning. When asked
by the court if he had anything to say
the prisoner said mo"
After briefly going over the cas-,
Judge Bradford sentenced Chandler to
pay a fine of S1e0 and costs Of the pros
ecuticn and be imprisoned FOR onc
month
In the case Of Charles Nyberg, James
Symonds and Charles Harris charged
with mutiny, ]. Frank Ball appeared
as counsel for the defendants and asked
that the time set for filing a demurrer
be changed from Saturday to Tuesday
Of next week. The court seemed to
think that the time asked by Mr.. Ball
was too long, and finally set Monday
as the last day upon which a demur-
rcr could be fled.
United States Attorney J. p. Nields
informed the court that as he repre-
sented the defendants before his ap-
rointmcnt, as the Federal prosecutor
for this State. he could not with pro-
prietX prosecute them and had re-
quested the Attorney General to ap-
point counsel for the defendants.
As yet the commission has not ar
rived but it is said that william Il.
Kurtz viii be appointed to prosecute
the saiass.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Rabv pies in Pain.

Philadelphia, oct. "a vain at
tempt by Mrs. Annie WambacS. a
yuung colored woman. to get medical
aid fer her 3-year-old daughter Mar
garet. whom she carried for hours
about the streets yesterday afternoon,
erded with the death Of the little one
in hog arms.
Hogan, a policeman Of the First Dis
trict. noticing a look Of distress on the
wonan's face as she was standing in
the pouriug rain at Sixteenth and
Catherine streefs. approached her and
found her almost on the verge Of COZ
lapse from fatigue and exposure.
"Niy taby," she said in Diteous tones,
"src is sick and 1 can't get doctor
to attend her. / have been 10 see sew
eral, and they refused to look at her.
A glance at the face Of the child who
was lying motionless in her mothers
arms protected only by a thin shawl,
told the policeman that further search
for a physician was useless. The little
girl was dead.
An investigation into the cause Of this
childs death has been started by the
Corners officials and am inquest will
be held today or tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
POST NO. Z ENTERTNNS
!. W. c. BAUGH AND STAFF
Old-time Soldiers Supper
One Of the Features of
Affair

Despite the Indictment weather a
large number Of veterans belonging to
Post DUPONT assembled at their head
quarters last evening TO welcome De-
portment Commander William G.
faare nra Z Il STANG 9on the occasion
{ y. = !. -. A,sr' ~. ee.- ~ ~
anair was success. and those pfesen
enjoyed the entertainment arranged
for their pleasure
Post Department Commander J. S.
Litzenberg presided over the open
camp fire and during the evening the
CHESTS were entertained with vocal and
instrumental music = addresses We're
made by General Baus> Senior Vice
mmander-in-chief Dan Ross. Chief
Of Stan L. S. Wilcox. Colonel Jesse
Anderson. Commander Of Dupont Post:
G. 7. Bailey and Post Commander VIII
liam j. Moystt'e,
Following the ca.T 0fre. q ea0ular SOL
diers' supper was served. 1ne menu
inclufed bean SOUP, hard tack. pork.
coffee and cake Tin plates and cups
We're used. which made the grizzled-
haired old veterans imagine that they
were once more IN the field and living
in canvas cities.
on Saturday nieht General Baugh
and his stam viii oay an official visit
TO Post No. at New Castle.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
SECRETARY TAYLOR
SENDING OUT LETTERS
Sentiment of Board of Trade
Members AS to New Build
ing Project Solicited

Daniel W. Taylor. secretary Of thu
Board Of Trade Is endeavoring to gel the
sentiment Of tho members OF the board
regarding the new building project. Mr..
Taylor is sending the following communi-
cation to each member:
Dear Sir.-The increasing Importance
OF our olty as a manufacturing CONNER
eill and railroad centre. seems to demand
that such "a representative body of its
citizens as the Board of Trade should
have a building Of its own and at the las.
meeting of the board. the secretary was
on motion. instructed to ascertain the
sentiments of the members Of the board
In regard TO the erection Of a new Board
Of Trade building. The enclosed postal
card has three questions which you will
please answer sign and return to the Sec
retary.
Fi-et-Are you inSafavor Of a Board OF
Trade building? Yes or no.
Second-Would you contribute to the
capital stock Of same? Yes or no.
Third-Do you think the investment
would pay? Yes OF no.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
SCARLET FEVER STILL
PREVAILS IN R0CKESSIN
Physicians Claim Disease Can
Be Cured by Administra-
ton of Antitoxin

The epidemic Of scarlet fever at
HociSessin shows no signs Of abating
and new eases are reported with FREE
quency, The authorities have nQ for
natdebrde u,a.fi. t-fii, t.4f N.
frht e't ai 3 ~ l.' sIi Llill.I.I.
Gers nave on several occasions been
cnned upon 10 funigate houses at that
place.
Al Pottsville. Pa. several DAYS ago
seven cases of persons suffering with
scarlet fever were affected by the adj
ministration Of antitoxin. the method
already used by the medical profession
for treatment Of diphthcria. Physi-
clans there claim that the germ OF
scarlet fever can be killed by this treat
ment and as proof point 10 the fact
that Dr. @. ID. Miller of that city cured
seven persons by this new method in
two days.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
MARKETS HAVE The
APPEARANCE OF FALL
Array of Pumpkins, Cranber-
ries and Bright Hued Fruits
Along King Stteet

The market today presented an appear
ance Of fail. All along King street was
displayed tempting edibles nhat go to
make a fail dinner all that could be de-
sired, but still evidences OF the summer
cling about In the form Of fruits and
vegetables, but these will soon disappear.
Pumpkins, golden and yellow, hold fun
sway, but sausage and scrapple are a
close second. with cranberries and celery
not far behind
There is an unusually large amount OF
fan fruit now displayed. Bright red ap-
pies and golden pears battle for suprem-
acy ard washed by the rain, looked par
ticularly tempting.
The following prices quoted by Celia. at
his big store at Fourth and King streets
will give a good idea Of what you win
have TO pay for fruit and vegetables to-
morrow;
brnits-Bananas, p to zoe a dozen;
peaches 20 to SOC a quarter peck; Cal
ifornia grapes, 1oc a pound: Concord. 15c
basket; Delaware, 20c a basket; Mag
ara, lse a baslSet; oranges. Jamaica, zoe a
dozen; California, 25 TO SOC a dozen; grape
fruit, for 25c; cantaloupes 3 for 25c;
pineapples l0c each; preserving pears, 4s
Ito i5c a basket; apples. l0c a quarter peck;
Bartlett pears p to 20c a quarter peck;
crab apples 15c a quarter peck: lemons
70 TO zoe dozen; California plums, 10 to
2Oc a quart.
Vegetables-sweet potatoes. Sc a quart
er peck; white potatoes. 45c a basket;
beets, Be a bunch; pumpkins. 15c each;
celery and &c n stalk; caulihower, 10 ia
15c head; cabbage, N.25 a barrel or SC
a head; peppers, 25c "a basket or Sc a
dozen; ounces, 15c a quarter peck OF
SIS a basket; cucumbers. g to Sc each.
tomatoes Is no 25c half peck; lettuce sc
head string beans. l5c quarter peck
green corn, Is to 25c a dozen ears. nick.
ling onions loc a quarter peck; egg plant
4 TO &c each; Bermuda and Spanish on.
ions. to &c each.
Cranberries are looking particularly nice
and are selling from 10 to 15c a quart.
The first chestnuts of the season have
arrived and are quoted at from IS to 25c
a quaint.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
LOCAL SAVINGS BANKS
HAVE BIC INCREASE
Total Amount of Deposits
and Number of Dspositors
Much Larger

There is no better indication of the
present prosperity that Wilmington is
enjoying than the large increase in the
business Of the local saving banks
There are two such institutions in
Wilmington. the Wilmington Savings
Fund Society and the Artisans Saw
ings Bank, and both are among the
best in the country.
The business of these institutions in
dicate the condition of the local peo-
pie. When the residents Of Whining
ton are prosperous they deposit their
money in the savings fund and when
times are dull it is drawn out.
Both of the above banks have had
a big increase over last year, which is
very encouraging to the working class
Of Wilmington.
The depositors are mostly poor peo-
ne and the deposits are generally small
and i'm fact large amounts Of money
viii not be taken on deposit
The amount Of the deposits received
by the Wilmington Savings Fund So
ciety. the oldest institution If its kind
in Wilmington, from October 1. 1902 TO
September 30th, 1903 was S1.lf3, 3,2S6.05,
which is a gain for that time of SSH
666.52 as the deposits from October 1st.
1901 to September Both. 1902 amounted
to but s1.Os1,619.53. The net increase
in number of depositors for the same
length Of time was 1.O35. In 1902 there
were 21,265 open accounts and the year
ending September 3Oth last there were
22,S00.
The Artisans Savings Bank had on
deposit September 30th. last year, ST.
2S9.S23.22 and on the same date this
year the amount was S1,497,O55.5S. an
increase Of S2O7. .222.36. The number
of depositors September Both. last year
was 4.S0O and this year 5000, an in
crease Of 700.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
PR0BENG MAGISTRATES
AND C0NSTABLES' BILLS
Investigation Being Made
by County Comptroller
Kelley

A large number of witnesses have
been summoned to appear before
County Comptroller George ID. Kelley
in connection with the investigation
being made into the magistrates and
constables' bills. recently held up by
the Levy Court. It was the opinion
Of some members of the court that the
bills were too large and the investiga-
ton was ordered to ascertain If there
has been any overcharging.
Comptroller Kelley was not at his
Office this morning and his deputy
comptroller. Clark, refused to discuss
the matter. 1t is likely. however, that
Mr.. Kelley win come from his home at
Aliddletown early this afternoon and
may then examine some witnesses. It
is said that commitments. dockets and
other records are now in the possess
sion of the comptroller.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
RUSSIAN FLEET
READY TO FIGHT
Vessels Viii Steam Up Pre-
pared to Move at Japanese
Squadron
PRINCIPAL POINTS OF THE TREATY

Must Be Ratified BY United States
Senate Before 1t Can Co Into Ef-
feet-ereat Satisfaction at Wash.
inston.
pont Arthur. oct. "a Japanese squad
ron Is ihanoeuvring of corea.
The Russian fleet is perfectly ready. II
is lying with steam up and the vessels
are painted as In war time.
II IS denied here IN the highest quarters
that the Japanese are landing troops.
Yokohama, Japan. Oct. 9.-Accordlng
TO an Chinese reports. the date set for ihe
evacuation Of parts OF Manchuria by ihs
Russian troops passed without a Russian
move toward the evacl ation OF Manchu.
ria.
In the meantime the Russo-Japanoss
negotiations regarding Korea and Man.
churla are proceeding at Toxic between
the Japanese Cabinet and ne Russian
Minister Baron de Roacn The lattcr f.
acting under direct instruction from Ad.
miIal Alexien Viceroy Of the Ear East.
The prospect as considered doubtful, un.
less Russia makes substantial concos.
sions.
The rumor Of the Japanee rejection OF
the Russians demands SIS officially de.
MED. The press today was officially
warned against indulging in sensation.
allsm.
China is understood TO be waiting foi
the evacuation of Manchuria.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Sir THOMAS Upton
SAILS FOR ENGLAND
Steel Common Makes New
Low Record-Baby Dies
in Mothers Arms

New York. oct. 9.-Sir Thomas Lin
son sailed for England today on the
steamer Cedric. Sir Thomas said that
ne vas not feeling as we'll as ne looked
Tut thar he expected 20 gain strength
on his way TO England. Sir Thomas
bid good-hy 10 II. II. Davies. his agent
IN this country. and Captain Webster
Who were the only persons at the dock
to see him or. He would not talk about
the possibility Of his challenging again
for ihe cup. The Cedric also carried
j. Coleman nrayton, Or. Hans Schwe-
gel. Austro- Hungarian Nice-Consul at
Chicago; p. p. Whitaker, NJ. T.. and
W. II. Truesdale president OF the Del
aware. Lackawanna and Western rail-
road.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
HIGH TIDES ARE
DOING DAMAGE
Wind Blowing Back Water in the
Chnstiana Until 1t Goes Over
Wharves and Banks-No Serious
Damage Yet
WINDY AND DISAGREEABLE

that it was almost impossible to carry an
umbrella. AT Ninth and Market and
Ninth and shipley streets people were all
most blown Off their feet. Mems hats
were lifted from their heads as II they
were chips. Women's skirts were blown
around until the wcarers could hardly
walk only those who absolutely have to
be out are ito be seen on the streets.
Very Dark Morning.
This was one OF the darkest mornings
that the city has seen for a long time.
Early risers were forced TO light the
lights TO dress and the twinkiing of tho
gas gets through the gray mist recalled
the early hours Of a mid-wiuter day.
And it was cold, a penetrating kind OF
cold that found ats way through tho
wraps of the thinly-ciad and made tho
hands Of the glovcess blue. Fan coats
came out IN force and elderly men pro-
tcctcd their thin blood with ulsters.
Rubber goods dealers rubbed their
hands and smiled and the proprIetors OF
shoe stores opened their doors early ana
made hay, SO to speak, while the sun
didn't shine.
In spite OF the heavy storm last night
no serious damage has been reported.
Az o O'Clock the thermometer registered
sc degrees. four degrees cooler than yes
terday
The attendance at the schools was small
on account OF the weather.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
WEALTHY PARENTS
$4,000 PEACE OFFERING
Drummer Who Married Rich Girl Against Her
Papa's Wishes Receives Handsome Present
in Milford Hotel Prom ReIentine Parent

Milford, Oct. S.-Among the drummers
stopping at the Central Hotel here yester-
day was S. Fest. of New York city.
When Mr.. Fdists mail was delivered TO
him lasi evening over the clerks desk
that individual little suspected that he
was handing out a fortune to the guest,
but such was the fact. Among Mr.. Icist' S
letters was one containing check on the
New York Security Trust and Safe De
post Company for 100000.
There is an Interesting story back Of
the affair. Nearly ten years ago Mr..
Feist met and wooed the daughter of a
wealthy New York man, and secured her
as a life-partner against the wishes Of
her parents. they avering that the travel
ing man merely wanted her for her
money. But to show the irate guardians
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
BUILDING TRADES UNIONS UNITE
Forming international Federation For
Arbitration Of Affairs.

Indianapolis oct 9.--Leading repre-
setatives Of the national and interna-
tlonal organizations OF building and
repairing trades met in conference for
the purpose Of bringing their respec-
tive organizations into an interna-
tional federation having for its object
the arbitration, adjudication and con
duct of building trades affairs. The
delegates in attendance represent 700,-
600 worlSmen
There is a very general disposition
among all of the delegates to have the
new international federation work in
perfect harmony with the American
Federation OF Labor and other feder-
ations in which the different ones Of
the building trades are represented.
All of the organizations propose to re-
main in their present federation al
liances and to pay their per capita as
sessments.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

their mistake ever since that time Mr..
Feist has steadily refused TO accept any
thing of a substantial nature from the
parents-being in a lucrative position he
has shown himself able TO adequately
support his wife.
Attempts have been several times made
10 bring about a reconciliation between
the parents and their proud son-in-law.
A few days ago Mr.. Feist had BIRTH
day and this check was a birthday gift
from The parents. accompanied by a let
ter from his wife IN which she asks him
to please accept the check and thus bring
about the peace 50 long desired by her.
Mr.. Feist said Cast night that he would
keep the money. but that he would moi
give up his job. as It suited him and he
lsu-tcJ his employers.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

BUY GOOD GROCERIES AT LYNCH's.
Clawson's whole mixed spices and COM
binauon mixed spices for pickels and cat
sup, Zoe Pkg. Mason's fruit jars. Pure
cider vinegar. Green ginger root. etc.
stores-FoWih and Madison streets, and
Eighth and King streets.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
WEATHER BULLETIN

York; Herald and New
ENGLAND today cloudy to partly cloudy weather win prevail with rain and
and considerably conditions this section and probably New
will with light nothwesey and westerly Winds
nothery nothwestey gales
! Ln h Lla M LL
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

New York to Philadelphia 6y Trolley
New York. Oct. 9-The last gap in
the electric route from New York te
Philadelphia has been closed, giving
continuous trolley route between Jer-
sey City and Camden, controlled and
operated by the Public Ssrvice Corpo-
ration. 1t is expected the road will be
in full working order in few days.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
FARMERS WELCOME RAIN
Ground Was Dry and Wet Weather
Was Badly Needed.

The farmers welcomed the rain which
Started yesterday. as it was badly needed
in the rural districts. The ground was
too dry to plow and the farmers who
were planting wheat were putting 1t in
dust the soil was so dry. The rain will do
much good in the country in case the
downfall is not too heavy.
Bargains at the Rummage sale at
Turn Hall.