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Evening journal., 1904-04-08
LIFE PRISONERS MUST
REMAIN IN THE. CELLS
Chief Justice Tells Sheriff
About Things the Evening
Journal Has Exposed
speeIal % the EvenIng Journal.

Georgetown. April s.-Judge Lore yes
terday afternoon denounced the practice
OF the sheriff allowing life prisoners the
freedom Of the town. He said 1t must be
stopped. It viii be remembered that The
Evening Journal on two occasions ex-
posed this practice. sherin Steele admit
ted the truth Of the stories but took M
action to prevent a repetition. The Lev,
Court took no action in the matter. II re.
mained for the chief Justice TO put q
stop to the violation Of the law.
He said it had come to the ears Of the
court that the prisoners were not being
confined within the walls Of the jail, but
were sent on errands and were given other
privileges.
Addressing Sheriff Steele the Chief
Justice said that the law contemplated
the confinement Of prisoners strictly with
in the limits Of walls Of the Jail. and It
should be strictly followed. and prisoners
should not be allowed on the streets.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
BRIcKLAYERS MAY STRIKE
Master Builders Refuse to Grant In
crease at Meeting This Morning.

One Of the officers Of the National Brick
layers Union arrived IN Wilmington this
morning to try and straighten out the dif-
ficuliies between the local bricklayers and
the Builders Association. The local union
asked for an increase from so TO 55 cents
an hour beginning April l. which the
builders 50 far have refused to grant. Al
though no union bricklayers have been at
work since April /, a strike has not been
declared as yet.
The national officer after making an in
vestgaton this morning IS said to have
stated that the brioklayers have been
locked out.
The Master Builders Association held
a meeting this morning and gave as
their ultimatum that the men must re-
turn to work on Monday at the old
scale or others will be secured.
The Bricklayers' Union are willing to
arbitrate the matter, but it is not like
ly they viii return at the old conditions.
A meeting will be held tomorrow after
noon at 2S0 o'clock in the Smith build
ing to decide upon the matter.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

San Francisco. April S.--Mrs Botkn
must go TO jail for life for numbering Mrs
John p. Dunning and Mrs. Deane Of
Dover by sending them poisoned candy
through the mails. The jury in the case
came in at 11.3O o'clock last evening with
verdict Of guilty Of murder in the first
degree. The penalty was fixed at impris-
onment for life.
This is the second time she has been
convicted
After a charge by Judge Cook the jury
began its deliberations at o'clock yes
terday afternoon. Mrs. Bo.xln evinceJ
some trepidation as the y men who held
her fate in their hands passed her on the
way to The jury room. Leaning forward
she closely scrutinized their faces, as
though TO gain some comforting ciew
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
COUNCIL AFTER
PEOPLES LINE LINE
If Taxes Are Not Paid in
Two Weeks Poles Will
be Removed
CITY TAX COLLECTORS COMMENDED

Reports Presented Last Evening Show
ThatMore Money Has Been Collected
Than Usual at This Time Of the
Year.
Because the Peoples Railway Company
has failed TO pay taxes on its poles ac-
cording to law. City Council last night
took the bul by the horns by passing a
resolution insrueting Street commis-
sionor Frank w. Piorson 20 remove the
poles Of tho company two weeks from
tho date of the passage OF the resolution
unless instructed otherwise by City So
iichor Robert c. Harman.
Not only does the corporation owe the
city taxes on poles since 1900. but the
Street and Sewer Commission has done
paving for the concern which Is stil one
Of the assets OF that department.
Council also passed a resolution re.
questlng that the Street apd Sewer Di-
rectors pass the ordnance compelling
street car companies In Wilmington TO
properly equip their cars with tenders.
President McNuity took occasion 70 COM
mend the city tax collectors for their cf-
forts toward collecting outstanding taxes.
He thought that not only should Council
extend its thanks to the collectors, but
the citizens as we'll. The receipts last
week were greater than IN former years at
this time a.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
SCI Linao's Pardon.

Dover, Del, April S.-Two WE'LL
dressed women came all the way from
Sussex county yesterday to plead for
the pardon boards clemency in behalf
of John Lingo, a farmers boy. con-
fined in Georgetown Jail for the past
two years. He was convicted for at
tempting to criminally assault lit
tie girl, but at the time Of his trial il
was shown that the boy was not cog
infant Of the gravity of his act. They
ascertained that the Lingo application
had not Yet gone through the regular
course, and would not come up before
the first week I'm May.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Reelected President of Association.

At Dover yesterday the local Ameri-
can Protective League Joined the Ma
tional Association. The American
Protective League is a race protecting
government that viii cooperate with
the government OF the United States in
building up and protecting the inter-
ests Of the people. At the meeting
yesterday the Rev. NJ W. Thornton
was elected president Of the State or
ganization and Thomas f. Postles. sec
retary to succeed John w. Bard. Jo-
seph W. Henderson Of Providence, r.
L. and president Of the National Lea
que made an interesting address.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
JAIL FOR LIFE FOR
WOMAN PRISONER
JURY WAS UNITE NEARLY MIDNIGHT BEFORE 1T AR
RIVED AT A VERDICT OF GUILTY THE FIRST DEGREE.
JUDGE COOKS CHARGE WAS SHORT

the first trial OF Mrs. Botkln such in
structon had been given, the rule had
been changed by recent decisions Of the
Supreme Court.
Nothing can be accomplished by tra-
duclng the memory OF the dead" Bylng-
ton observed. "This Is a plain case. 1t is
not tho detectives who are on trial, but
the defendant at the bar. The integrity
Of the witnesses for the prosecution
brought here from Delaware was not as
sailed while they were on the stand. II
was after they had completed their tesu-
mony that they were assailed by the coun-
sci Cor the defense"
This latter assertion was brought out
by the savage attacks Of Attorney Knlghl
upon Dr. Bishop, Miss Bateman and other
witnesses from Delaware.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
THREE INDIANS DIE
IN CRASH OF TRAIN
Thirty Are Injured-Victims
Give No Sign of Pain
They Suffer

Chicago. H.. April S.-The solemn chant
Of the Indian death song was the only
sound that broke the stoical silence OF
over 80 red victims Of a rear-end col
road. a mile west Of Melrose Park. yes
terday.
Three Of their comrades were dead and
three more lay dying with the calm nerve
characteristic Of the race. All were mon
OF splendid physique, and IL was one Of
the most pitiable sights in all the ox-
perienccs Of the attending surgeons TO
see them lying upon the ground. clad in
their native garments with their red
blankets dyed deeper by the blood from
their ghastly wounds
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

or glance from one Of them that might
betoken kindllness. After an hours de-
liberation the jury was taken to dinner at
6 o'clock and later again locked up.
Judge Cooks charge was surprisingly
brief considering the length of the trial
and mass OF evidence adduccd. II was
also most precise and dealt strictly with
the legal features Of the case.
The defense received severe blow at
the opening OF the trial this morning by
the declaration Of Judge Cook that he
would not instruct the jury that expert
testimony should be looked upon with
suspicion. The court quoted from the
address OF Attorney knight IN behalf OF
Mrs. Botkin that the jury should be so
instructed, and announced. that he de-
sired to correct the statement. while In
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
THE JAP SCOUTS
ACROSS THE YALU
Invasion of Manchuria Begun
by Landing of Troops at
Several Points
LINE IS ABOUT l5 MILES LONG
Sailors From United States cunboat
Attend the Funerals Of Russians Who
Were Killed in Battle-Freneh Guard
Cars Interests.

Seoul, April S.-News from the front has
been received here to the effect that the
Japanese advance has obtained a foot
hold on the northern OF Manchurian bank
Of the Yalu, thus inaugurating the inva-
sion of Manchuria. Several bodies Of Jap
anese troops have crossed the stream and
occupied strong points. from which the
enemy's position az Antung can be re-
connoitered.
Japanese scouts have already passed
the river at Yongampo and observed the
Russian dispositions. II is not known
whether General Kuraki, the japanese
commander, contemplates a general ad-
vance. The Japanese line is about forty
iive miles long, and three columns hold
Il. II IS understood here that the right
is the strongest column, but that the ex-
pected landing Of troops at Yongampc
will permit the left to cross the river IN
strength.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Held For United States Court,

cummings the photographer so7 Market.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
CONTEST FOR A TRIP
Is to St. Louis and Several Young Men
Want to Go.

A contest for a trip to the st. Louis
Exposition is exciting a great deal Of
Interest in the western section Of the
city The contestants are Albert
FAIRY, of Blumenthals Morocco Fac
tory. whose friends are working in his
behalf james Golden is popular
young man who has a host of friends
interested in his success. John Nc
Cam is working vigorously to, secure
the coveted trip and will make a good
showing. John Brown is quietly but
persistenty making arrangements TO
capture the trip and has his friends
working for the same end.
There is great deal of interest at
-tached to the final outcome.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Who Holds No. 1878.

In the presence OF about 200 people
the dSawing for the $50 bedroom suit
took place at Miller Brothers, 2l3 Mar
ket street, last night. Three tickets
were drawn from a box by a little girl
The lucky number was 3S7S. The hold
er Of this number can get the furniture
by calling at the store. If no one ap-
pears within ten days another drawing
will take place. The drawing was con-
Quoted by representatives from this
paper
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
CITY GAINS 4,7S2
IN THREE YEARS
According to the Estimate of
the United States Census
Department
THREE CITIES WITH OVER 100000

Massachusetts, Has Forty-seven Towns
Having a Population Of Over 10000.
New York Leads the States in Popu-
lation.
In an estimate OF the population for
1903 issued by the Census Bureau ves-
terday the population OF Wilmington is
placed at $1,000. I'm 1900 the census OF
wilmington showed population OF
lb,oOS. These figures show that i'm three
years the city has gained In population
The estimated population OF the
United states exclusive Of Alaska ana
the insular possessions Is $4,000. $50.
This IS an increase Of 3.905si since the
census Of 1900.
The population Is estimated for 42s
cities, having 10000 or more inhabitants
In 1900. According 10 these estimates
New York Is now a city OF 8.7l6.189 in
habitants, Chicago Is rapidly approach
ing the 100000 mark having 1879 $50
lnhabitants Philadelphia has 1.367.716
81. Louis has just passed and Boston
has almost reached the 1000 mark.
Baltimore has 52i.3i3: Cleveland Is now
"A considerable distance ahead OF Gin
cinnatL which cities have 4f4.950 and
SS2934 respectively. Buffalo also has
considerably increased its population.
being credited with 3Sl .i03 Inhabitants.
Pittsburs Has s45,o4s.
sun Francisco and Pittsburg are
close competitors. the former having
S55gi9 and the latter 8l5.Ois. Detroit.
MllWaukee and New Orleans have lust
passed 100000, and Washington is close
10 that figure.
In the number Of towns and cities
having over 10000 inhabitants. Massa-
chusetts Is IA the lead with AZ. contain
Ing total OF 2.l97.70G Inhabitants. but
this total urban population OF course
IS not as large as that Of New York,
PENNSYLVANIA and Illinois.
| Considered by states. New York leads
IN population. with more that $500 COO:
fennsylvnnia exceeds $500, 0O0 and Ilu-
nois has passed 5,0o0,000: Texas has over
100000, having passed Missouri. But
~ states now have less than 1000 600
inhabitants and Il exceed 1000, ,00O
Cities Of the Nation.
The following are the estimates OF
the population In 1903 Of some Of the
cities in several States given $4,000 and
upwards.
New Jersey-Atlantic City s3.272:
Camden. 79.S1i: Jersey City 2ls. 462:
Newark, s5,s9f; Paterson, l1s.2i7: rren-
ton, 76, 1855
Observation-Disclosures 531. .s13.
District % columbia-Washington,
lS6.14S.
Rhode Island-Providence 1S9.7f2.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
French Guard Russia,s Interests.

St. Petersburg. April SIT is officially
announced that in consequence Of the de-
parture OF Russian Representatives from
Korea the protection of>Russian interests
in that country has been temporarily in-
trusted to the French diplomatic and con-
sular representatives.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
. Conductor Transferred.

Clifford Crossgrove has accepted a
position with the Wilmington Steam
boat Company We was formerly a
United States Express messenger be-
tween this city and Reading on the
p. & R. Railroad e. r. oTdd Of No.
515 Peterson streets. has been ap-
pointed to fill his place.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
CItIes of the Nation.
Three lnquests Held Last Nioht.

Three inquests were held by Deputv
Coroner kilmer last night.
The jury decided that Il. w. Locates
VINO was run over by a Baltimore and
ONO railroad train, was accidentally
Killed. In the case Of the Rev. Martin T..
Potenberger OF Newark, 1t was deter
mined tnat ne died Of injuries received
by being struck by a train at Newark.
The jury also decided that Frederick
Dressiegasker died Of heart failure. He is
the baker who fell dead after being shock
ed by electricity.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
e.eIeeted PresIdent.

At a meeting Of the Union News
Company Relief Association held in
Philadelphia last night Harry +. Kel-
Ter. manager OF the news stand at
French street station, was chosen ~
president for another year. Mr.. Keller
was elected to'the Office last year for
the first time.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Original Ideas.

Given by The Man Behind" at LIP
pincott's this week-every hour.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
AmsrIoans at russians FunsraIs.

st. Petersburg. April s.--A despatch de-
scribing the burial Of Russian seamen
slain ia the naval battle at Chemulpo says
that a detachment Of sailors from the
United States gunboat ViclSsburg, as well
as those from other foreign warships fol-
lowed the bodies to the grave.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
obieetcd to Roard sin

In an argument this morning at Kings
Hotel Fifth and shipiey streets. regard
ing the payins Of their BILL John Neu-
meyer a stage carpenter az the l5cerm
Theatre and his wife had a set-to with
the bartender The result was that the
dispenser Of LIQUID refreshments was
pushed through a window and Neumeyer
vas locked up.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Mr.. Richards Returned.

Deputy Acknowledgement Robert II.
Richards returned from Georgetown this
morning where he has been attending the
April term of the Court Of General Ses-
sons for that county.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
NOTICE.

All members Of the Bricklayers' Union
No. !. OF Delaware are reque5ted to meet
at their rooms, elois Market Street at go
o'clock on Saturday afternoon. BY order
Of Charles n. Salloway, President.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
ONE MORE CHANCE.

for restaurant and hotel keepers. Our
buyer has just returned with another
1000 yards OF inlaid llnoleum which we
are running off at soc and csc per
square yard. Mcmahon Bros, 50s-4
King street adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
10 Remodel Wine Store.

Building Inspector Cassidy this morn
ing issued a permit to W. 3. Haddock q
Company 20 build a front 20 the wine
store Of John T. Mccracken. at No. ez1
Shipley street, to cost $3.50.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

United States Commissioner william
G. Mahafty this morning held Elizabeth
A. Loper, alias Boardley, colored, in
$500 bail for appearance at the April
term OF United States Court on the
charge Of having tried to obtain a PEN
siou. The woman claimed she did rht
know that Josiah Boardley had a wife
living when she. applied for the pension.
A. c. Dorsey, plumber. phone 15eA adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Rurnham,s clam RouIIion.

At Lynch's. We wholesale 1t in u
pints, pints and quarts. Get our prices
in y dozen or 1 dozen lots. d. w.
Lynch Company. y. w. Cor. Madison
ah1 Fourth streets.
Telephone connections. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
To Put in New Erons.

After 1890 o'clock tonight new frogs
will be placed at Third street crossing
of the Pennsylvania aRilroad Company
by the trolley companies. The work
viii be done without interfering with
trains.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Returned as Conductor.

Assistant Ttrainmaster William Lott
has returned to conducting a Pennsyl-
vania crew after having been in charge
Of a shifter for Ryan & Kelly.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Broken Wagon DELAYS Trolleys.

BY the wheels Of a wagon belonging TO
d. Il. Clark, loaded with hay. breaking at
Front and Madison streets this morning
trolley traffic on that thoroughfare was
delayed for an hour
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Closed Grocery Store.

Constable Thomas H. Buckley yester-
day afternoon closed the grocery store Of
Mrs. Lena C. johnson at the northeast
corner Front ard Adams on summary
wriss OF execution.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
PRAISE FOR BURLEIGR
Physicians interesting Themselves in
Appointment For Health Office.

Physicians, not only in the city but
at large, have Interested themselves in
Health officer Burleigh TO the extent
that many letters have been sent TO
Senator Ball regarding his appointment
at the quarantine station at Reedy Is
land. These letters were entirely un-
solicited on the part of Mr.. Burleigh.
and go to show how he Is held in the
esteem Of physicians for his efficient
work in fumigating.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

After having acted as conductor on
the Todd's Cut annex Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. Conductor C. Z. Dono-
van has been transferred and placed
in charge of a day freight crew in West
Yard.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

Driven From Home" the beautiful
and realistic comedy drama i'm which
patrice. the charming and talented
little actress is starring this season.
viii be the Offering at the Lyceum for
three days, starting Monday afternoon.
April 18th. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Chief Died Smoking His Pipe.

The victims were al members Of Buff
falo BiWs Wild West Show. bound for
They had completed their toilets
and adorned their faces with paint only
a few minutes prior 70 the collision.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Letter ZION Z. c. puPont.

Before the election the following letter
was read from T. c. DUPONT who was one
Of the candidates nominated for president
last month.
Let me assure you I appreciate very
much the feeling that some Of the mem
bers Of the Board Of Trade would like me
to be one Of the nominees for the office Of
president. 1 feel, just at this time, my
hands are so full with other matters that
could not, in fairness to the people with
whom / am associated, give the necessary
time 10 the Board Of Trade and / think for
the good Of the Board Of Trade it would
be very much better for them to select
some other person. am, as you all well
know, entirely in sympathy with any
movement that viii advance Wilmington,
but feel it would not be right TO under
take anything that / coun not give the
proper attention 70.
Again thanking you and assuring you
that 1 appreciate very much the compli-
ment, 1 beg to remain, Yours very truly.
T. c. Dupont.
The meeting last night was one Of the
most spirited and largely attended ses-
sions that has been held for some time.
William d. Mullen presided and Il being
the annual meeting reports of the various
Continued on Fourth Page)
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
oraan ReeitaI az Trinltx.

r. Leslie Carpenter. Mus Bac.. Will
give his third and last organ recital OF
tails season at Trinity Church. on Thurs
day evening, April 2S, at S o'clock. The
-ho.r OF the church viii assist.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
WEATHER BULLETIN

The New York Herald predicts that
a 10 parity cloudy weather
h @ Vor6e winds mostly from southey followed by
on saturday partly cloudy
temperature viii prevail with
aoy
variable breezea and narty cloudy
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

The work of repairing the crib work
around Market and Third street bridges
over the Christiana has been awarded
to the Brandywine Construction Com
pany and work began on the former
structure today.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
NEW PRESIDENT
FOR TRADE BOARD
T. H. Savery to Succeed
William Lawton As Head
OF Organization
LARGE INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP

Thomas H. savery, president Of the
Pusey and Jones Company, was elected
president Of the Board Of Trade last night
70 succeed William Lawton. The other Of
fcers elected were. first vice-president,
A. d. Warner; second vice-president, A..
s. Reed; treasurer. Frank j. Williams;
auditor, Charles C. Kurtz; secretary.
Daniel w. Taylor. There was a contest
for every office excepting secretary and
Daniel W. Taylor was the only nominee
for that position.
Vote Of hanks For Mr.. Lawton.
Mr.. Lawton had been president Of the
board Tor nine years and on motion OF
John s. Rossell. vote of thanks was ex-
tended to the retiring officer for his untir-
ing efforts during those years. William ID
Mullen and A. S. Reed also spoke Of ths
good work Air. Lawton did as president
Mr.. Reed said that Wilmington would
probably not have a board of trade today
but for Mr.. Lawton as he had hung OF
when many OF the members were greatly
discouraged.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Exohannn al pnlnits

DR.. Maceeorge, Of Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church and Dr. Murray win ex-
change pulpits next Sunday evening.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
MARKETS.
wILMINGroN MARKETs,

y II1-'I ~ ~ .'I4NItI.I = D
The local wholesale quotations reported
by T.. \. stayton.
Cabbage, barrel.- ........ Is TO $50
white potatoes, bushel.. e. .... ..s...Sl. So
Apples. barrel. .......-.... $500 to Ss.s
Onions. basket. ...... ..... ............Si 81. .00
lemons. Messina, box. ..-$2.75 TO $500
Eggs (Del. and Md per doz.. ....17 to lSc
Chickens, live pound. o.. o.. o.. ..........l5c
Grapes, keg.... e.. .. e. ...-....S3.50 to Sf.o0
Coooanuts. dozen.. ...... -. ............ soc
Sweet potatoes. basket. .... .....- . soc
Sweet potatoes, barrel. b. % to SS 90
Turkeys dressed, per pound. e. ......lSc
ca. oranges box. 81 20
Shad, roe. ..SS TO f0c
shah' DUCK. Us TO 20c
Herring, per l00.. ........ ...............75c
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

J. Edward Reynolds can give you
outside tips on closhes and inside tips
on prices, 100 w. 9Th st. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
MRS, KING REPORTED DYING
Pastor Of Grace Church Summoned to
Mothers Bedside.

The Rev. L. A. Bishop. d. D., former
Is OF the Ferris Industrial School, will
preach at Grace Church on Sunday both
morning and evening. The pastor. DR..
King. has been called to Buckhanno-, w.
va. by a telegram announcing that his
mother was dying.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

Henry c. Conrad is in Dover today.
cofen Ferguson former clerk Of the Or
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

"SITUATION WANTED
Ads in The Evening
Journal are free.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
Forbes & Co., 4oe shipIey Street.

Dealers in wall papers, window shades
and room mouldings. Estimates given
for papering rooms. Both Phones.
e. 0. d. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
Applications Made to Y. M. c. A. by
Employers For Young Men.

The employment bureau at the Y. M. C.
A. has been very successful and many
young men have secured good positions
through this source.
AT present there are number OF appli-
cations from employers which cannot be
filed as there are no young men on the
list at the bureau, who are fitted FOR
these particular positions.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

Go see J. Edward Reynolds, form
erly with snellenburgs. at his new
store. 100 W. 9th StA adv.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

There viii be basketball game.at the
NJ. G.. A this evening bctweene the
Wilmington aud Association teams.
Evening journal., 1904-04-08

High grade clothes at low grade
prices. J. Edward Reynolds, 100 w.
eth st. adv.