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Evening journal., 1904-11-18
TO DRIVE
HUNDREDS OF PILES
New Building for Pennsyl-
vania Railroad to be Placed
on Firm Foundation

Nearly three score men are engaged at
Water and French streets digging foun-
dations for the new p. b. & w. office
building which will be erected there.
In this work much trouble is expert
enced owing to the soggy condition of the
ground, a greater portion of it having
been made In the work Of excavation
many obstacles are encountered in the
shape of buried and water soaked tim
bers and sections of old stone founda-
tion walls which were used to support
the old building recently razed. After
several days Of digging and of constant
pumping excavation has been made for
the foundation of the southeast corner of
the line on French street a depth of
twelve feet having been reached and the
work Of driving piles will begin early
next week.
In constructing foundations the plans
show the necessity of driving nearly 500
immense piles which will form the base
for building operations. These pilings will
be so placed as 10 make a foundation of
strength nearly as great as if con-
structed on a solid bed.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
BUTTON TRUST
CREDITORS MEET
Claims Amounting to Be
tween 100000 and 100000
Presented to Referee
TRUSTEE MAY Be APPOINTED

Creditors OF the United Button Conn
pany, for which the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company was recently ap-
pointed temporary receiver. are holding
a meeting today at the office Of Arthur
w. spruance, referee In bankruptcy.
The business this morning consisted
principally in the presenting Of claims.
which amount to between $4,000 and
100000. It viii probably take the en-
tire afternoon TO approve the claims.
During the meeting this morning
some Of the creditors desired to ad-
journ for the purpose Of trying TO agree
on a trustee among themselves. but
the referee declined to give "a decision
on the matter until after all claims are
presented. There were q large NUM-
Der Of attorneys present representing
the creditors. The receiver was rep
resented by Benjamin Nields and John
s. Rossell. trust officer OF the Security
Trust and Safe Deposit Company.
Among the local attorneys present as
counsel for creditors were Harry Em-
mons and Horace G. Eastburn Among
the attorneys present from other cities
were the Hon. Abrom l. Elkns. James
McNally Mr.. Stevens, E. C. Curtis and
Thomas w. Rothwell. OF New York.
A trustee may be appointed at the
meeting this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
NEGRO WOMAN PROPHET
TO FORETELL EVENTS
On Her=Way to Chicago to
Expose Dowie She Stops
Here

on her way TO Chicago, whore she
will beard Alexander Dowie in his den
at Zion City and expose him, Mrs. A.
Milton Gayles, the famous negro wo-
man prophet, win stop I'm Wilmington
and make three addresses ON sunday.
Mrs. Gayles has been before the pub
lie Tor a long time and has made a rep-
utation by forecasting events. il was
she who wrote to the late President
Mckinley, telling him OF the tragedy
that would befan him. Mayor McLane,
OF Baltimore. was also warned by this
woman OF the calamity two weeks be-
fore. She claims TO be seer and re-
vealer. with power 10 foretell approach
/ ing disaster.
Tho three lectures an this city vii
be delivered at odd Fellows Temple a
II o'clock q. M, and 3 and o'clock p
m. 1t is likely that many viii 90 e
hear this woman.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
TRIAL OF EXPLORER
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
Vessel Constructed by the
Pusey and Jones Company
Made Good Time

After a successful run Of several hours
on the Delaware river yesterday the new
steamer Explorer built by the Pusey q
Jones Company for the United States
Coast and Geodetic Survey was pronoun-
ced satisfactory by government experts
IA 945 o'clock yesterday morning the
Explorer left the wharf of her builders
under tow Of the Harriet and at the
mouth of the Christiana was cut loose
and proceeded up the river under her own
steam.
The turn was made mt Edge AIoore
and the steamer started down the river
on ITS endurance run. The boat was going
with the tide and as there was no wind
to interfere with it's progress it reached
the average speed Of 1l52 knots an hour.
on the return trip the boat had to stem
the tide which reduced its speed to about
sol KNOTS an hour, the result of both
trips showing an average speed Of 1O.M
knots IN hour
When tbe endurance run had been COM
pleted Builders test was made and the
vessel went 6ver the measured mile under
different stealp pressure. The first trip
was made with, the tide and the dis
lance was covered in 4.22 minutes and the
return trip made, against the tide was
done in 4.59 minutes This was done with
a full steam pressure and II continued
would result in the boat covering IL .03
knots I'm an hour The second test was
made with 100 pounds steam pressure and
IL continued would result in sending the
craft through the water at the rate OF
IL Knots an hour. The third test was
made under 1l5 pounds steam pressure.
This test showed an average speed if
continued Of 907 knots an hour.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
STUDENTS ATTEND FUNERAL
coIdey College Presents Handsome
Floral Tribute 70 Dead comrads.

The funeral Of c. William Palmer,
the student Of this city who was re-
turning to his home in Kennett Square
when he was killed IN the railroad
wreck az Chadd's Ford on Monday
was buried in that place yesterday.
Cornelius Pordham. Thomas j..
Healy. William Hood. George Grinord,
william Eisenhart Francis Walker,
Samuel l.. Ford and Donald r. Mar
tin,- representing the student body OF
.Goldey College and Earnest A. Giles
pie, representing the faculty Of the
college. attended the funeral. An im-
mense floral harp fully six feet in
height draped in the college colors a
token from the students. was taken
up by the delegation.
Young Palmer had never since he
had been attending school I'm this city
made the trip on the train until the
day Of the accident The trolley had
been damaged by the storm and fear
ing he would be delayed, decided to
return on the railroad.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
ALFRED |. DUPONT MAY
LOSE SIGHT OF AN EYE
Shot by a Friend While Guns
ming for Deer in Vir-
ginia

Alfred I. Dupont, vice-president of
the DUPONT Powder Company. met
with an accident while cunning in Vir-
ginia Wednesday which may result in
the loss OF the sight Of his left eye.
Mr.. DUPONT and a friend were shoot
ing rabbits with small calibre rifles at
the time OF the accident The friend
took a flying shot at a running rabbit.
The bullet struck a tree. glanced off
and struck Mr.. DUPONT IN the left eye.
A physician was summoned, who
found that the. bullet had cut the eye,
causing a serious hemorrhage and also
that the optic nerve. as well as the
small muscles had sustained a shock
that temporarily caused blindness. Mr..
DUPONT was hurried 10 Philadelphia
and taken to the University of Penn
sylvania Hospital, where DR.. De
Schweinitz put him under treatment.
This morning Mr.. DUPONT was doing
as well as could be expected.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18

papers have been served on his wife and
are on file in the records in the Court
of Common Pleas in Philadelphia.
"As to the alleged divorce proceed
ings brought by Mrs. Chandler against
DIR. Chandler | simply wish to state
that no papers whatever have been
served upon him up to the present
time, although every opportunity has
been open to make service upon him of
such papers. This is all desire to say
for my client except to refute the state
ment that the articles of separation
were broken by him. He has lived up
to those articles both to the letter and
the spirit, but Mrs. Chandler, we
charge, has broken said articles in
more ways than one. This is all that
will 5e stated in regard to the matter
The case now, as far as Dr. Chandler
is concerned. will be heard only in the
courts of Delaware and Pennsylvania" {"
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
ROBBERS AT NEWPORT
Three Houses Entered But Little Of
Value Was Taken.
Special to The Evening Journal.

Special 70 The Evening Journal
Newport, Nov. 1s--This town was visit
ed by burglars Wednesday night. The
Homes Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. a. Price, Mrs.
Vehstey and Penrose Lyman were en-
tered. but nothing Of value was taken as
they were evidently frightened away. At
the home of A. A. Price three dollars and
a half was taken by the intruders and a
few other small articles.
The Equal Suffrage Club held their
monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.
Daniel Green Wednesday afternoon. Sew
eral interesting papers were read by some
of the members. Mrs. w. Hicks, of Ar
kansas was present.
The Newport Equal Suffrage Club will
attend the Delaware Equal Suffrage
Clubs annual convention, which will be
held in the Unitarian Church of Whining
ton on November the twenty-second. An
interesting feature of the convention will
be the lecture Of the Rev. Anna IL.
Shaw.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
CASE IS
AGAIN CONTINUED
Hearing Now Set for Tuesday
Morning in the City
Court

The case Of former Magistrate Will
liam Pritchett. charged with refusing
to connect his property with the sewer
I'm order TO abate a nuisance, was again
called for trial IN city Court this morn
ing and again continued, this time un-
til Tuesday next.
The case Of DR.. Samuel C. Elbert,
colored, also charged with violating the
city health ordinance, was postponed at
the defendants request until next
Thursday morning.
Constantine Massouras was held in
$500 bail for the upper court on a
charge Of stealing a pair Of scales and
several other articles used by candy
manufacturer.
John LAWN was fined s. for drunken
ness and begging.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
PARK BOARD GETS MONEY
Will Buy Two Tracts Of Additional
Park Land.

An order for $4,000 was drawn in favor
of the Park Commission at the meeting OF
city Council last night, tho amount rep
resenting the proceeds from the recent
sale of bonds. The commission was also
granted permission 70 purchase a tract
OF land adjoining Kirlswood Park in or
der TO enlarge that breathing spot ana
also TO purchase a piece OF ground in
Pine street between Fourth and Fifth
belonging TO George I. speer to be used as
a children's play ground.
The new milk ordinance was returned
by Mayor Charles d. Bird with his ap-
proval and was accordingly declared a.
law Of the city. II viii go into effect at
/ once
CITY Treasurer Mammele reported the
balance in First National Bank to cur
rent expenses to be ST. Ii5023: each Of the
depository banks $4,000; park fund. 81 200.
total, SiHGo2s; received OF George H.
Mccall, S1,3i9s3.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
CLOSE
THEIR ANNUAL MEETING
Interesting Session of Church.
men Held in Newark
This Week

After a two days session the tenth
annual meeting Of the Archdeaconry OF
Wilmington closed in Newark yester-
day afternoon. During the session
some interesting discussions were held
and altogether the meeting was a sue
cessful one.
The business meeting Of the session
was held at 945 o'clock yesterday morn
ing after which the ordination to the
deaconate Of Henry M. Kieffer. by
Bishop OH w. Whitaker. of Pennsyl-
vania, took place, the sermon being
preached by the Rev. Kensey J. Ham
mond, Of this city.
The delegates to the session We're en-
tertained at dinner at the Deer Park
Hotel by a layman OF ST. Thomas
Church, and the afternoon session be-
gan at 2.30 o'clock. This session was
devoted to discussions
The principal discussion OF the session
was "The Decline in Church Attend
ance," and papers were read by the
Rev. Charles II. Kidder, OF this city.
and the Rev. William j. Hamilton. OF
Delaware City. These papers pointed
out various reasons why there is a fall
Ing Off in attendance and remedies were
suggested. This discussion was open
cd by the Rev. Mr.. Heisley. of Calvary
Church, Of this city, and the Rev. DR..
f. M. Munson. of New Castle.
The other discussion Of the session
was 'The Christian Home" and papers
were read by the Revs. John S. Bunt-
Ing and William B. Beach. of this city,
the discussion being opened by the Rev.
Henry Olmstead, of Old Swedes Chufch,
Of this city.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
speeiaI ThanksaIvIna servIees.

In the Delaware City Episcopal
Church ON Sunday a harvest thanks
giving service will be held. The vested
follows:
Morning yer.-Processional hymn,
No. 1913; "Laudate Dominum." Anon.
're Deum." Simper; "Jubilate Dec"
w. G. Highneld; hymn, No. 1872; "Kyrie
Elison." Tours; offertoire, "The Pro-
phet King" Camp; bass solo. recess
sional hymn. No. 1856 Evening Prayer
Professional hymn, No. 459; "Magnif-
cat" Eastman; "Nunc Dimitls," Anon;
hymn. No. i72; onertoire, king of
Kings" Shelley; bass solo; recessional
hymn. No. 16.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
DIR. CHANDLER'S ATTORNEY
ISSUES A STATEMENT

Robert c. Harman, local counsel for
DR.. swithin Chandler. whose marital
troubles have been aired here for sew
eral days, gave out the following state
ment last evening:
'Dr. Chandler does not propose to air
this matter before the public. The
case will take its proper course in the
courts of this State and in the courts
Of the State of Pennsylvania. The
property feature Of the case in now in
the Court of Chancery and in due time
will be decided by that court
"As to the divorce proceedings
simply wish to say in Justice to my
client that the statement that he had
brought divorce proceedings in Phila-
delphia on the ground of desertion is
absolutely false The truth of the mat
ter is he has instituted divorce proceed
ings on the ground of adultery. The
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
cave Reeeption 10 cIass-

Mrs. II. T. Sergeant gave reception
to her Sunday School class last even
ing at her residence in Vernon Place
Miss Carrie Eaton and Miss Marguer-
ite Bailey helped to entertain the
scholars with music and recitatious.
After playing games they were in
vited 70 the dining room where they
did justice to the refreshments pro-
vided. Those present We're: Masters
Willie Cochran, Russell Clinton. Jo-
seph Kersey Willie Baldwin. Elmer
Collision, Samuel Dumeree, Orvin De-
vinney, Duane Cohee.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
May Be SECOND
G0EBEL AFFAIR
Denver Is Wrought Up Over
the Political Situation in
Colorado
MAY JAIL SEVERAL PROMINENT MEN
Rv pnhilshers, prnss.

eDnver Nov. 1S.-James Brown, lead
ing counsel in the Republican election
contest cases. after the Supreme Courts
decision favorable to Governor Peabody
it has been announced, said there would
be no violence. He added that before
the Supreme Court was through with
them that half OF the Democrats I'm
Denver would be in Jail The Demo-
Gratis are excited at the many sinister
threats heard
one man said that Governor Peabody
would never remain I'm office. TT will
be another Goebel affair."" he added, iii
he attempts it,"
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
MORE SHIPWREGKEO
BROUGHT into NEW YORK
IN Pnbllshors, Press.

Quarantine. New York, Nov 1S.-The
British steamer Grenada, which arrived
toda Wrought into port six shipwrecked
seamon Of the schooner Emily H. Nay
lor from New York for Virginia.
The vessel was wrecked off Hog Is
land, Va, November Is. The men took
to the small boats and were picked up
after eighteen hours.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Cut His Wrist Severely.

While engaged in cutting away trees
near Stanton this morning Roy L.
Mareau of No. 205 East Second street,
as lineman by the p, b. &
W. Railroad. cut his left wrist severly
with a knife, severing an artery He
was brought to this city and the
wound dressed by DR.. James A.
Draper.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
By Publishers Press.

st. Petersburg Nov. 1S.-General
Sakaron in a despatch to the General
Staff this morning reports that the
Japanese late tonight made another
attempt to retake PutiloRHnl but were
repulsed. This eminence has been the
scene Of the bloodiest fighting in the
battle of Shahke River.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
AMERICA COTTON HELD UP
SOD .sIausnqnd Al

Havre, Nov. 1S.-The strike movement
which originated among the carriers is
spreading. There were several riots this
morning but they were quickly quieted.
Ninety-two thousand bales OF American
cotton are on quays and on ships in the
harbor unable to be removed owing to
the lack of carriage facilities.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
serIveea a centraI churoh.

Thanksgiving Day services at Cen
tral Presbyterian Church will be
elaborate IN detail. The congregations
OF Hanover and West Presbyterian
churches viii meet at Central Church
on that day and the edince win no
doubt be filled TO the doors. The SER
mon VIII be preached by the Rev.
Thomas A. McCurdy pastor Of Cen
trial Church.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Blanket Thieves Held For court,

Frank Cant. James seeney and Frank
Mercer, all coiored were arrested yes
terday at Ekton. Md, on charges Of
stealing blankets from farmers in ST..
Georges and Penoador hundreds. They
were brought 10 this city by State De-
toctive Theodore Francis and held by
Magistrate Hollis for the upper court.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
STEAMER MOHAWK IS
BURNED OFF LONG ISLAND
Night Watchman Missing But
Balance of the Crew Is
Safe
~ PnblIshers' Press.

New York Nov. 1S.-The steamer Mo-
hawk, belonging to the Central Yer
mont Railway Company, burned off
Horizons Point, Long Island, early to-
day.
The crew Of the vessel was taken off
by a Fall River steamer. The Mohawk
had no passengers. She was a vessel
of 2OOO tons. Details Of disaster are
not obtainable.
E. Larson, night watchman on the
Mohawk, is missing and it is feared he
is lost.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
WILL SPRING SENSATION
Bv Pnhllshers. press.

New York. Nov. 1S-When the prese-
cution supplies the motive for killing
Caesar Young for whose murder Nan
Patterson is now on trial before Justice
Davis, a sensation is expected The dis
trict attorneys Office has been reticent
on the point but it was learned this morn
ing the district attorney would place
a witness on the stand who would give
testimony from which a strong motive
can be woven.
The examination Of talesman was CON
tinued today.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
union Thank.nivinn ssrvlee.

There will be union Thanksgiving
services at Scott NJ. E. Church on
Thanksgiving Day when the congre-
cation of Asbury. Madley Epworth
and Kingswood Churches will assem-
bic there. The services viii begin at
1880 o'clock and the sermon will be
preached by the Rev T. L. Poulson Of
Asbury Church.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
THE WEATHER

On Saturday partly cloudy
weather. will prevail with
higher temperature and fresh
northeasterIy winds.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
wnI TaIk About the election.

A special meeting of the New Castle
County Republican Association will be
held tonight at the Colored Odd Fell
lows Temple I'm Orange street. Echoes
from the election will be heard and
arrangements made to participate in
the big parade in contemplation.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
GAS SUPPLY STATION
IN CHICAGO BLOWN UP
BY Publishers Press.

Chicago Nov 1s.-Hyde Park supply
station Of local gas company, located at
Seventy-fourth street and South -Chica-
go avenue blew up at 10 o'clock this
morning.
The building collapsed and It is fear
ed several worlzmen have been killed
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Bible STUDY Glass opens,

The Bible Study Glass of the Y NJ. c.
A. opened last night for the winter Cen
eral Charles Bird will conduct the course
of study. A luncheon was served at the
close Of the session. Through a typograph-
ical error it was stated yesterday the
Biblec lasses Of the Y. NJ. c. A. would
be abandoned. 1t should have read the
Bible class Of the Y. w. c. A.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Preparing to Celebrate Anniversary,

Elaborate arrangements are being
made by the members OF Welcome
Council, No. z Junior Order United
American Mechanics. for the celebra-
ton Of the twelfth anniversary OF the
organization on Wednesday evening
next. One Of the features OF the exer-
cises which win be held will be the
initiation Of a big class Of candidates
and a fun attendance is expected.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
s.u.ral Aeeept CHALLENGE.

At the dance in Walnut Hall on
THANKSGIVING afternoon Henry Car
nev. who claims TO be the champion
side step dancer OF Wilmington, will
have to step lively TO maintain his
title. Already several aspirants for
championship honors have entered the
contest among whom are Thomas
Early. Thomas johnson and Ambrose
Clark.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
ARRESTED IN BALTIMORE
Married Couple Wanted Here For Rob-
bing a House.

Chief Of Police George Black and State
Detective Theodore Francis this after
noon returned from Baltimore with Rob
ert and Alice J. Henry, arrested in that
city on a charge Of the larceny Of a watch,
clothing, a razor, shoes, skirts and some
other articles from the boarding house
Of Mrs. Mary Randall, of No. 7O4 Tat
nall street.
The couple formerly boarded in the
Randall home and when they suddenly
departed the theft was discovered. Des.
criptions OF the two We're sent out by
Chief Black resulting in the arrest Of
the pair in Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
So ln the 800.

Rosie Hood. colorcd. was admitted 70
the Delaware Hospital yesterday after
noon, suffering with commissions. She was
picked up at Front and West streets by
Sergeant Baylcy mad sent to the police
station. from whore she was later re-
moved 20 the Delaware Hospital
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Elaht Steamer at VOL.

Every one of the eight steamers in the
city. spick and span and in excellent con-
dition took the plugs allotted 70 them
at various points within the district
bounded by Third, Fifth, Market and
Shipley streets at o'clock and immedi-
ately got down to works Steam was got
ten up and for while the steamers
worked slowly to get ready for the su-
preme effort. At a given signal two blasts
from the whistle of a steamer centrally
located every engine was started at its
best pace. One steamer after the other
re-echoed the signal blast 20 start up
and in short time strong streams were
turned skyward and the streets flooded
with water.
No fire could have stood such an on
slaught of water. Each steamer threw
two streams through 100 feet sections Of
hose, making a total of sixteen streams
through 1000 feet Of hose.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
ARBITRATION DRAFT MADE
BY Publishers Press.

Birmingham, England, Nov. 1S.-The
Post asserts that a rough draft Of An
arbitration has already
been drawn up by Lord Lansdowne and
Choate.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
To Meet in Grace Church.
JUDGE MORAN DIES IN new YORK
~ PubIIshers. Press.

New York, Nov. 1S.-Dr. r. f.
Adams reported to the coroners office
this morning the death Of Judge John
A. Moran at the Waldorf Astoria.
Moran was a prominent corporation
lawyer Of Chicago.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Euehre at New. Century Club.

The Junior Auxiliary of tho Minquadale
Home. will give a euchre this evening at
the Now-Century Club. There viii be a
number OF handsome prizes and refresh-
ments will be served
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Anxious to Get Charm Back.

city Lineman William Gray several
days ago lost valuable watch charm
while working on top OF a pole at Sixth
and King streets. lie made a careful
search but failed 90 find It. The finder viii
kindly leave the charm at the police sta-
ton.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
In Case Of Fire He Says
Ehey' Would Interfere
With the Firemen at
Work in Streets
Test Of Apparatus Made
This Afternoon by Un-
''''''''''' ''.. 1 '''''''-

A rigid test Of the Wilmington Fire De-
partment such as it w IS probably never
put to before began az o'clock this af-
ternoon. 1t is being made for the benefit
of the Underwriters Association Of the
Middle Department and f. c. White and
John NJ. shermer. of Philadelphia, are
here to report the result OF the test.
not FIRE insurance rates in this city will
be increased.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
KING To MAKE MORGAN
MARQUIS OF PIGENO
BY PubIlshers, Press.

Rome. Nov. 1S.-It is reported in court
circles that King Victor will make J.
Pierpont Morgan Marquis of Piceno in
appreciation Of the return Of the stolen
cope.
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
Supper at Newport.

There will be a supper and festival
given by the ladies of the Newport NJ.
IL. Church tomorrow evening in the
Polk building. beginning at $50 o'clock,
Evening journal., 1904-11-18
oil Steamer Clears For Spain.

The oil steamer Astorguia sailed for
Alicante, Spain. this morning with 9gl.-
O2 gallons OF petroleum. Her cargo is
valued at $5S. i05.