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Evening journal., 1904-03-09
BURIED THIS AFTERNOON
A. Gilbert Robinson Laid at Rest After
Active Life.

The funeral of A. Gilbert Robinson
took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock
in Grace Church. La/ night "a special
meeting of the Grand Lodge of Odd
Fellows was held for the purpose OF
taking action upon his death.
A committee composed of Benjamin
f. Shakespeare. Goldsmith c. Nailor
and Lewis NJ. Stockwell, all past grand
masters of the order. was appointed
Ito prepare a memorial address TO be
presented to the grand lodge at its
next session. 1t was also ordered that
a floral design be sent 10 the funeral.
Among the pallbearers were Chief
Justice Lore. 2. James Belt, Henry c,
Conrad and Henry Evans.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
MARBLE PLAYING BOYS
HARBINGERS OF SPRING
ROBIN RED BREASTS AND BLACKBIRDS AND
ALLUREJEENTS OF THE BRANDYWINE PROVE
THAT THE WELCOME SEASON HAS ARRIVED

are none the less welcome for being
Jardy. Robins were seen for the first
time last Sunday and from now on
their cheerful notes win be heard
throughout the land Thatfi is. ION un-
Ill midsummer, when family cares viii
weigh heavily upon Robin Red Breast.
His family is prolific and it keeps him
busy from early morn TO dewey eve 10
provide provender and TO keep the ever
hungry mouths OF rs children filled.
Another indication of Spring is the
fact that people have taken to walking
out the Brandywine. The trees are
still gaunt and bare and the shrubbery
is innocent Of even suspicion of q
leaf. yet there is an irNefinable sort Of q
spring-like something about the park
OF which Wilmington people are sc
Justly proud. that lures them there.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
TRINITY PARISH ELECTION
Wardens and Vestrymen Elected at
Meeting on Monday Night.

The annual election Of Trinity parish
was held last Monday night at the par
ish house of Trinity Church, at which
time the following members Of the ves-
try were elected: Senior warden, Henry
b. Thompson; junior warden, Charles
NJ. Curtis.
Vestrymen for three years: Joseph
Swift. Captain Henry b. Nones and
James Braden. zepheniah Fox was
elected vestryman for one year to fiji
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of Judge Grubb.
Franklin j. Murphy held the elaction.
At the annual meeting of the vestry
on the same evening Edward T. Candy
was elected secretary and treasurer and
william r. Mansley assistant secre-
tary and treasurer.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
BIG NAVAL BATTLE
NEAR VLADIVOSTOK

the conviction that Il he ventures too
far from the coas. ReitzerNein will
seal the fate OF his squadron. which
would infallibly be overwhelmed
Two fast cruisers were despatched IN
the middle OF February for the purpose
.of watching the movements OF the
Vladlvostok fleet.
In German naval circles II is believed
the Japanese have prepared a surprise
in the shape of a number of miles
across Ussurl Bay for the Russian
ships, should they ever attempt to re-
turn to Vladivostok.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT FAIR
Many Attracted to Wilmington Bicycle
Club House.

There was another large attendance at
the fair of the Wilmington Bicycle Club
held in the club house on Washington,
above Ninth street last evening.
This shows that the fair is just as popu-
Jar as ever. For a number OF years this
club has been holding a fair at this time.
The result is that the people have begun
to look forward to it,
Each year novel and attractive features
are added. This year was no exception.
Besides the hansomely decorated booths
presided over by the fair friends Of the
members. there is a vaudeville show and
concert each evening.
The bowling alleys and shuffboard in.
terests many. The fair will c,ose on the
evening Of March 10. and tho club mem.
bers are anticipating a successful affair
The general committee in charge follows
Lewis s. Fell, William r.. Cooley, II. d
Thomas, William L. Bowers, Harry Yer.
ger. r. G.. Titus, Frank NJ. Smith, George
l.. Huxley. w. S. Tazewell.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
READY TO PLEAD FOR
DELAWARE SHIP CANAL
What Is to be Asked for Will
Be Decided at Conference
in Willard Hotel


Many moro acceptances from Com
gressmen and Senators to attend the
hearing before the Committee on Rail-
ways and Canals in Washington at IL
O'Clock on Friday morning We're re-
ceived by Chairman Crozier. of the
ship Canal Executive Committee to-
day
The conference at the New Willard
Hotel tomorrow evening between the
various delegations viii be very inn
portant one. At this conference it win
be decided exactly what will be asked
for. 1t is the opinion OF some that
merely an appropriation OF $4,000 for a
commission TO make surveys and do
such work Is ali that should be asked
for at this time, while others are of
the opinion that an effort should be
made at once for an appropriation OF
$10,00000O to complete the entire work
There promises to be a large delega-
ton from this city on hand at the pre-
/ liminary meeting at the Willard Hotel
tomorrow night. All the arrangements
for this meeting have been made.
A. c. Dorsey, plumber. phone 156A. adv
Evening journal., 1904-03-09

Spring is here. People who are
nursing incipient cases of The grip and
shivering in winter clothing may be
inclined to controvert this statement,
but them are indisputable evidences all
about that spring is really here.
In the first place come those true
harbingers-the boys who are playing
marbles In every level spot bare Of
bricks there are assembled together two
or more lads, deep in the intricacies of
the game and keen as TO the relative
merits Of their favorite men,"
Until winter is really broken boys do
not play marbles. because theft fingers
are too cold and stiff to shoot" Hence.
spring is here.
And the blackbirds and robins have
arrived. The former came this week
about three pS@Alss aD4rAJaA. haat fhAE
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
AGED WOMAN INJURED
Knocked Down and Run Over by Elee-
trio Patrol Wagon.

While crossing Fourth street at King
this morning. Mrs Mary Merkel. aged
about 60 years, of No. 2e00 Dupont
street was run into and Knocked down
by one of the patrol wagons Of the
She was carried into the fruit store
of Joseph Celia and later removed to
the Delaware Hospital in the Phoenix
ambulance
Beside receiving decorations OF the
scalp. the aged woamn was also bruised
about the body. Her injuries. how
ever. are not considered serious.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
Mr.. CHANDLER'S
STRONG LANGUAGE
Criticised Attorney-General
Ward for His Letter to
Levy Court
NO UNNITTlNG TOOLS OF A KNAVE
Did Not Think Mr.. Ward Should Have
Been Counsel For Man Who Stood
Charged With Making illegal Charges
For His Services.

For His Services.
President Chandler Of the Levy
Court at the meeting yesterday morn
ing used some strong language in dis
cussing the controversy between At
torney-General Ward and the court.
When the committee on magistrates
and constables made the report which
was printed in yesterdays issue Of
The Evening Journal, President Chand-
Ter called Mr.. Willis to the chair.
Mr.. Chandler said he was satisfied
with the committees report but con-
sidered il a modest one. There were
insinuations he claimed In Mr.. ward 8
letter to the court which he for one
resented.
Mr.. Chandler speaking Of how the
investigation of the magistrate and
constables' bills came to be made. said:
II had thought that all grafters and
those who make illegal charges had
gone into the hole long ago and there
would be no more of that. It came to
US. however, that illegal charges were
being made by magistrates and con-
stables. The comptroller with his at
!
before the bar. made a thorough inves-
tigation. The result was the comptrol-
Ter reduced the bills nearly one-half
which the court approved. Mr.. Holli:
was the only one who did not accept
the cut and he kept sending commune
cations to this court claiming his ac-
counts were correct"
Commissioner Chandler spoke o
Mr.. Ward appearing before the court az
counsel for Magistrate Hollis.l Shortly
after this he said another communica.
ton was received from Mr.. Hollis Il
which he admitted to making illega
charges. Continuing he said IF MI
Hollis was not satisfied with what tn
law allowed him he should have re
signed"
In answer to Mr.. Hollis communica
ucn It was referred to the attorney
general as the States prosecuting om
lcer. Here Mr.. Chandler remarked tina
he did not think the attorney genera
lhsd any right to undertake to be a,
torney for o person who stood charge
with making illegal charges.
Mr.. Chandler especially resented thf
portion Of Mr.. Wards letter which wa
10 the effect that the court had prob
ably been the unwitting tool of som
knave in referring the matter to hin
He said the members OF the court wer
gentlemen and it was an insult 10 sa
they were the unwilling tools of any
body. Two members Of the court wer
selected by the governor.
In that statement the attorney-gen
eral implied that the court was no
able TO attend to its own duty. Il re
sent It with Indignation. 1t is an IN
suit to the members of the COURT, {
every man in this county and 10. tn
governor. for that man to so far forge
his dignity as TO come out with sue
a letter. 1t was unworthy OF a gen
tleman."
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
WHITES BURN
NEGRO QUARTERS
Springfield Mob Fired Levee
and Stood Guard While
Flames Did Work
STATE TROOPS NOW ON GUARD
Race War Fonowe- the Lynehins Of a
coIored Man Who Killed an Officer
in ohio--lt is Thought Trouble is
Near an End.

Springfield. o.. March 9.-Fire set
last night by a mob Of over 1000 deter
mined men. destroyed the levee dis
trlct. the negro quarter Of the city.
At $50 o'clock this morning the fire
had burned itself out. and both mob
and the spectators for the most part
dispersed. Quiet prevails throughout
the city. and the mob is good natured
and orderly, evidently well satisfied
with its nights work. IL IS hardly prob
able that an attempt win be made by
the whites to burn the West Washing
ton street resorts out. as this section
Is guarded by Dayton and Miamisburg
troops.
Probably twenty small buildings were
destroyed by fire.
A company Of militia from Xenia ar
rived az 1.3O this morning. and We're
Immediately sent towards the levee by
a circuitous route. The companies Of
local militia are guarding the armory,
where ammunition is stored.
Company NJ, of the Fourth Regiment.
of Xenia, and Company ID, Of the Third
Regiment, OF Urbana, are now picketed
along the Big -Four Railway tracks.
facing the burning district along East
Washington street There are 225 en-
listed men IN each. AT 1916 o'clock
three cars attached TO the east-bound
Big -Four brought Companies G and
X. of Dayton, and Company III, of
Miamisburg.
The fire in East Washington street
burned out exactly that portion OF tho
district which the mob said should go.
Fear Further Rioting.
Intense excitement prevails here
this morning, which not even the pres
ence Of seven companies of the Ma
tional Guard can aliay. The excitement
is shared by all the business men ant
property owners Of the city. who weai
that some negroes win attempt {,
avenge the burning OF the levee dis
tricts by firing the downtown business
houses or their homes I'm the residenc
/ district. So far, the negroes have no
! tried to make good their threats q
: dynamite the county jail to "even up
/ with Sheriff Routzahn Tor permittin
the negro murderer Dixon 10 be take
[ by the mob Monday night without "a
S shedding Of blood to save him. Not
fourth Of the business district OF IA
e city is under patrol by either miiiti
or police, and Il looks as il n clos
, guard would have to be kept for sev
2 eral days to prevent further incendiar
ism. II Is thought, however. that tn
, troops now on hand win be able &
save the western levee district. i'm Yves
Washington street. which the leader
openly declared they would set fir
to as soon as their work in the easteri
half of the street was completed. Their
, was little or no disorder. the mob o
, 1000. men standing quietly watching
the spread OF the flames in the neigh
, borhood OF SprinG and Gallaghe
streets, and apparently ready to hell
if it should show signs of spreading
beyond the confines they originally Sc
for Il.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
The Elwood Meeting.

The Elwood meeting in the Opera
House next Sunday afternoon viii be
of particular interest. The singing win
be by Mrs. Mary II. Mumford, OF Phil
adelphia, who has an unusual charm in
her singing. and whose every song is
a sermon. Mr.. Elwood's special sub
ject will be "A Kings Nision-The
Shepherds Psalm" The crowded con-
dition Of the Opera House at these
meetings requires that those desiring
cholce seais attend early.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
This is Not a Fish storxI

You can get the best mackerel, 1Oc
to 15c each; Goldfish steaks, 2 MS, Csc;
.sardines in oil, mustard sauce and
spiced 10. cans, 10c; ID. cans mack
erel. 10c; can shrimp. 12c; cans SAL
mon, Csc; clam chowder, 10c and zoe
can. D. w. Lynch Co. stores 4th and
Madison. Sth and King streets. Trad
ing stamps.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
Expect Big Fishing Season.

Fishermen feel confident there will be
"a big season and that it will open soon
this year. They base their prophecy
on the thunder that was distinctly
heard Monday. The thunder is sup
posed to cause the fish to awake and
begin to circulate after their winters
sleep. Nets are being prepared and
the men getting ready for the spring
business.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
officer to Visit Guard.

An officer from the United States
Army is expected here in a few weeks
to inspect the monbers of the National
Guard. Under the new regulations
the government pays more attention
than formerly to the national guards.
Thursday evening there win be a pre-
liminary inspection Of the First Bat
talon by the inspecting officers of the
guard.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
CONONINGO BRIDGE SWEPT AWAY
One Of the Last Of the Old Covered
structure Demolished.

Two spans Of the old conowingo bridge
across dhe Susauehanna river, unable TO
withstand the force Of packs Of ice was
swept away yesterday afternoon. This
bridge Is familiar to many Wilmington
ians as it is the bridge that has TO be
crossed In going from here 70 Baltimore
in automobiles or on bicycles.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
Y. NJ. C. A. MOVING PICTURES
Subject Next Sunday Will be "Life
Savers Good Work.

The moving pictures at the Y. NJ. c.
A. gospel meeting at the GarrlclS The
atre next Sunday afternoon will be of
unusual interest. The subject will be
THE Life Savers Good Work" The
kinetograph company that is supplying
the films has notified Mr. Hopkins
that these films We're recently received
from England have never before been
shown in this country.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
CALIFORNIA
IS NOT READY
MARRIED FIVE TIMES
AND LIVED 50 YEARS
Special to the Evcning Journal.

Crsneld. Md. March Clark Sterl-
ing. who until few months ago lived
in Asbury district. but recently moved
to his daughters home. Mrs. A. j. Rig
gin. on Main street died yesterday
morning with n paralytic stroke. Mr..
Sterling was about 93 years OF age.
He was the oldest man In Asbury
district and had been married fve
times. He is survived by nine children
all Of whom are married.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
Another Delay in Start
ing the Witnesses for
San Francisco to Tes-
tify Against Mrs. Bot
kin
VIII Have to Confer
With San Francisco
Before Start Can Be
Made-DoVer Wit
nesses Ready to Go

Accompanied by former State De-
tective Bernard McNey Il. ]. Kennedy,
a deputy of the attorney generals ofnee
at San Francisco. went 70 Dover this
morning to see the witnesses In the
BotlSin case regarding their attending
the trial IN California.
Mr.. Kennedy. who arrived from San
Francisco at midnight last night 3
mot losing any time in getting after the
witnesses. lie conferred with Attor-
lney-General Ward this morning and
/ left FOR Dover al II o'clock. The per-
sons he expects to see at the state cap
ital are Miss Bateman. Miss Kemp.
Miss Millngton. DR. Presley Downes
and DR. l.. A. Bishop. Mr.. and Miss
Deane and Mr.. and Miss Dunnlng.. OF
Philadelphia were seen last night by
Mr.. Kennedy and are willing to take
the trip. These people will be seen
and the men expect to arrive in this
city again this evening.
"As soon as I get the answer Of the
Delaware witnesses regarding their
lgoing west" said Mr. Kennedy. Il shall
communicate with the attorney general
by telegraph. He viii then Instruct
me what to do"
The trial Is slated to begin tomor-
row in San Francisco. but IL may be
postponed to allow the witnesses from
this state to be present II Mr.. Ken
lnedy receives an answer telling him to
have the witnesses come on he viii
make an effort to have them leave some
time tomorrow.
Regarding the rumors that have been
current about Mrs. Botkin being all
lowed privileges by the California au-
thorties. Mr.. Kennedy sold:
such .feports are absolutely untrue,
for Mrs. Botkin is confined a prisoner
In the Jail, like other prisoners I
doubt very much II she has had free-
dom more than five minutes at any
time IN the fve years she has been
Imprisoned, and then only when being
transferred from the Jail to some other
place.
Delaware People Disappointed.
It was generally supposed that Mr..
> Kennedy when he arrived IN Whining
ton would be clothed with full au-
I thority to take the witnesses west. The
fact that he had to telegraph for in
structions was a big surprise to the
Delaware authorities. 1t Is pointed
out that the trial vas TO start tomor-
row and 1t viii take the witnesses at
least iNe days 10 90 west. IL might
be impossible to get a postponement
: and Mrs. Botkin would then go free as
e a result Of the delay. All the witt
| nesses had made arrangements to get
b off today. When the witnesses will go
: and the number is now unknown.
> Witnesses in suspense.
Dover. March a.-The Delaware wit.
/ nesses against Mrs. Cordelia Botkln. to bs
tried next week. IN San Francisco for the
murder of Mrs. John r. Dunning. OF
! Dover. spent this morning in suspense
! that was painful. They were 10 have
started across the continent from De'a.
ware yesterday afternoon. were all pre-.
Z pared. even to their final farewells aa
= home
The representative from the San Fran,
: cisco office of District Attorney Bying
ton did not reach here until this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
PiIotina Branch Road crews.

Conductor Isaac Davis has gone to
Perryville to pilot the Columbia and
Port Deposit division crews over the
Maryland division.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
WEATHER BULLETIN

rAs New York IIcroe predicts
pruy cloudy 10 slightly colder
sy 20 northwy vn on Thu Nnl
variable winds
Ie ana on Friday partly cloudy slightly
western
oaera.e westerly breeae5
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
SCHOOL NUMBER FOUR
IN CONTEST IN EARNEST

ST. Pauls and school No. 4 are GET
ting into the piano contest in earnest
and the latter made a big gain of 200
or so. but Laurel sent in no increase
today.
The vote today is:
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
ANOTHER SUIT AGAINST GASMAN
Addicl<s Sued by Davenport & Brother
For Household Goods.

Another suit against j. Edward Ad-
dicks has been filed In the local counts.
Davenport and Bro. brings suit against
the gasman to recoter S5iG.25 alleged to be
due them for household goods bought by
Mr.. Addicks. Included in the items set
forth IN the bill OF compnint for which
payment Is desired are TWO mahogany
chinoniers costing $500. three mattresses,
tables, etc, for the Newport and Clay
mont residences.
Mr.. Addcks has made answer IN an af-
iidavit IN which he admits that he owes
Slo6.6 TO Davenport and Bro. but denies
he Is indebted for the remainder as he
did not purchase nor authorize the ptir-
chase of many of the articles.
Joan =. Niolds on behalf of the com.
plainants appeared In Superior Court
yesterday afternoon and asked for iudg.
pment for SIZES Notwithstanding the am.
davit' Of defense. which he held was Ia.
sufficient and evasive IN that q did moi
set forth that Mr.. Addcks had not re-.
ceived the articles charged for or thai
Mrs. Addicks had bought ther in his
name.
Herbert II. Ward appeared for Mr Ad
dicks. and contended that the afhdav
met all requirements In answer TO tn
complaint.
The court this morning refused the
judgment against Addicks for s51e.2l
which was asked for by John p. Nieldi
yesterday.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
News Of sriar Pines.

We have thousands of Briar Pipes to
sell at Csc. great many are worth
more. Durstein's. 8 East 2nG St. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09

More attractions have been added to
the w. b. c. Fair for tonight. Come
in. 900 Washington street.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09

at the w. B. c. Fair. 900 Washington
street.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09
po You

need a go-cart for your baby? why
not buy one at Lippincotts. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-03-09

We have the largest assortment.
Briay Pipes amber stems with and
without cases. Si.00 up, some. no case
lat soc. Durstein's. East End ST.
adv
Evening journal., 1904-03-09

Cummings. ,he DA0:osFaphsT. s1I Market
Evening journal., 1904-03-09

London. March s.-The Daily Telegraph
this morning publishes a despatch from
Toxic. dated March s. and saying:
1T is reported that the Japanese feet
engaged the Russian Vladivostok squad
ron at sea yesterday. The result Of the
engagement IS not announced, but il is
believed that the Russian ships were des-
troyed or captured"
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-06-11
Oci11a DISPATCHES.

Miss Margaret Null, of Fitz-
gerald, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
C. H. Brightman, in Oci11a,
The teachers institute will be
held in Fitzgerald, commencing
next Monday and continuing
four days. The examination of
teachers will be held Friday and
Saturday following the institute
and at the same place.
County court convenes in Irwin
vile next Monday.
Mrs. Drew Paulk, who had been
visiting relatives three miles
west Of Ocil1a, returned to Fitz-
gerald Monday.
Mrs. G. S. Wilcox and baby are
visiting Mrs. Wi1cox's mother in
Fitzgerald this week.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-06-11
Mercer Adds Four to Fitzer-
AIDS List of Professionals.

Yesterday four young men
started out on their profess
sional career in Fitzgerald.
They we're just home from Mer-
Ger University. where they grad
uate) the day before. Judge
Drew W. Pau1k, Clayton Jay and
Edward T. Griffin came home,
after being admitted to practice
in the state and u. S. courts
full Hedged Colonies. Clarence
Walters, son of Mr.. G. L. Wal
tiers, had just graduated in
pharmacy from the same school,
and the four young men start
out in the professional world
with bright prospects.
We wish them success.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1904-06-11
Shorter.

The friends of clever Jeff. L..
Googe in this city will be inter-
ested to read the followiRg ac-
count of his recent most notable
triumph. They have of course
expected many good things for
Jeff, but never calculated that
the confirmed old bachelor would
ever be so fortunate as this good
news indicates:
The marriage of Miss Daisy
Shorter and Mr.. Jefferson Lee
Googe took place at the resi-
dence of the bride in Wynnton,
on Wednesday morning, at 900
O'Clock. 1t was a very quiet
home affair, witnessed by only
the immediate family and few
friends of both parties. Mr..
and Mrs. Googe left Immediately
after for Savannah. The bride
entered the room with her sister
Mrs. Donald Jones and the groom
with his best man, Mr.. Keith
Carson, of Triton. Several out
of town guests were present.
Among them were Mrs. Robert
Clayton, of Atlanta; Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Weymau, of Atlanta; DR..
and Mrs. James l.. Anderson, of
Atlanta; Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Llewelin Hi11yer, of Macon; DR..
and Mrs. Ware, of Fitzgerald.
after pleasant trip Mr.. and
Mrs. Googe will be at home to
their friends at Fitzgerald,
where Mr.. Googe is engaged in
business"