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Evening journal., 1904-03-17

The story of the finding of the COM
mittee sent out from Washington fol-
lows:
The report of the committee appoint
ed by the National Civil Service Reform
League to investigate the facts In re-
gard to the alleged improper political
activity of Huldah 3. Todd, formerly
postmistress at Greenwood, Del, has
been made public. The conclusions of
the committee. F. Francis Wood, Rob-
ert d. jerks and II. O. Reik, were as
follows:-
That Miss Todd was never officially
informed that she was removed be-
cause of her pernicious political activ-
ity. She was on the contrary told
that there were no charges against her.
That Miss Todd's administration Of
her office was exceedingly satisfactory
70 her patrons; and that she never re-
ceived any complaints on any score
from the Post Office Department.
That no official or public mention
was made of any charges Of pernicious
political activity until the removal OF
Miss Todd had been widely reported
and adversely commented upon by the
newspapers Of the country.
That Senator Alice and Senator
Pennewill, who are commonly believed
70 have instigated Miss Todd's removal
are unwilling or unable to prove that
Miss Todd was active in politics.
That no general belief (f any ex-
lists among the people in Greenwood
that Miss Todd was ever active i'm
politics, or Disseminated against any
OF her patrons for political reasons.
That Miss Todd herself absolutely
denies that she was active in politics
or allowed the post Office to be used
for political meetings. or Disseminated
against any patrons: and that the cir
cumstantiaI evidence seems to strongly
support her CONVENTIONS.
That your committee is convinced
from the evidence secured. that Miss
Todd's removal cannot justly be at
tributed to any pernicious political ac-
tivity on her part. but was probably due
to a request to the Post Office Depart.
ment originating within the so-eallec
Addio<s faction of the Republican
party.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
HULDAH TODD
IS SUSTAINED
AFTER INVESTIGATION CIVIL SERVICE
REFORM LEAGUE SAYS THAT SHE
WAS ILLEGALLY DEPOSED- SENATOR
ALLEE SILENT

Greenwood
Sussex xcounty.
Of the
months The decision the out
n
connection with this that the Addek convention in Dover
had the
all being made The Journal
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appeared fun
the Civil
ment was investga andf o be
ptember 2Were;
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Evening journal., 1904-03-17
.0NE CIGAR STUMP
COST S80,000,0O0
Origin of the Great Balti-
more Fire Traced to
Carelessness

Baltimore. March 1.-THE special
commission named by local and insur-
ance people appointed to inquire into
the origin Of the late fire here, has
formulated its report. They find. in
substance, that the fire originated from
outside causes in the John +. Hurst
Companys building. The electric
switches were cut-off. and the flow of
gas was cut off at the metres, and the
fires in the boxes of the boilers were
shown TO have been drawn before the
blaze started.
1t is the theory cf the commission
that a lighted cigarette or cigar must
have ,gnited iniammable material I'm
the cellar. which smouldered until the
firemen discovered the smoke and be-
gan work. 1t is suggested that the
opening of the doors caused a vent for
the flames.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
THIEVES ALMOST
STRIP VACANT HOUSE.
While Owner, Robert F. Mills,
Mas Away, Robbers Garry
OFF His Goods

Sometime between the night before
Christmas and last might robbers entered
the home OF Robert Miils. al No. 906 JEFF
ferson street and ransacked tho house
How much the robbers got cannot be as
certained as Mr. Mills and his family
arc away.
terday and upon discovering the robbery
notified the police. He advertised tho
house for rent some time ago, but did not
get a tenant. Since then the house has
been empty. When the burglars did their
work is not known, but they left evidence
Of their ability as housebreakers behind
them. With the exception Of furniture
everything portable was taken away.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
VIRGINIA HARNED'S LIMIT FIXED
But One Matinee a Week, so Audi
enee Gets Back $1,000.

Pittsburg, Pa. March E.-Admirers of
Virginia Harmed, who is playing this
week at the Alvin Theatre. were disap-
pointed yesterday afternoon when that
actress positively refused TO appear at
the matinee advertised for yesterday.
Miss Harmed insisted that she played
but one matinee a week-on Saturdays.
A 5000 house had been sold and the man.
agement returned the money.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
DUKE OF CAMBRIBGE DEAD
Oldest Member of British Royal Family
Passes Away.

Passes Away
London March 1.-THE Duke Of Cam
bridge died at 1875 o'clock this morning.
He was a cousin Of the late Queen Vic
toria and was born March 26. 1919
The Duke died peacefully at Gloucester
House. his Georgian residence on Park
lane. He had been confined 10 his house
for several weeks, but, until compelled
to take 10 his bed. he was about with his
accustomed activity being as was his
custom. a constant attendant at functions
OF national or charitable character. At
the most recent Of these Il was obvious
that the Duke was becoming exceedingly
feeble. He presented a somewhat pathetic
figure as. leaning heavily on the arm OF
one Of his Sons. he advanced with falter-
ing steps 10 address a meeting in aid Of
some patriotic movement.
When il was announced a month age
that the Duke was obliged to forego his
annual visit TO the South Of France. II
was recognized that his chance Of recov,
cry were slight.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
WEATHER BULLETIN

New York Herald
today & fair weather viii prevail with lower temperature and fresh northwest
s partly cloudy weather and slightly higher win
win Hesh to brisk noftheastery
ana on Saturday cloudy to partly cloudy nnder weather with
the southern seet
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
SHERIFF. SALE

OF Furniture and Carpets at the auction
room Of stidham & Son. No. i'll East
Fourth street on Friday afternoon. March
Is. at 1.3o o'clock. Parlor. bed and dining
room furniture, carpets, stoves couch
enameled bedstcad and everything used
about house. The goods are al in good
order. STIDHAM & SON, Auct.
ml4-4t d. & a. Phone 535.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
HEARING APPEALS
Property Assessed to Newark and
Pomeroy Road Transferred.

The Levy Court held a session this
morning to hear appeals. 1t being learned
that certain property assessed to the Now
ark and Pomeroy railroad should be as
sessed to the p, b. & w. road, transfer
was made.
Tomorrow the Levy Court Commission
ers VIII probably put names in the boxes
from which will be drawn the jurors 30
serve at the May term of the County
Courts.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
Torpedo Boat-Destroyer,
While Entering Harbor
of Port Arthur Struck
Deadly Obstruction
Put There for Enemy
Only Four of Vessels
Crew Saved-V Viceroy
AIexief Confirms Ac-
count of Damage Done
by Japs' Bombardmenf

Chefoo, March II, 4 p. m.-While en-
tering Port Arthur yesterday. the 18th
instant the Russian torpedo boat de-
stroyer Skorri struck upon an unplaced
mine and was blown up. -Four Of the
crew were saved. Niceroy Alexieff
wires n report confirming our account
OF the damage done to Port Arthur
during the bombardment OF the 10th.
He says the story OF fire there is "a
base fabrIcatlon."
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
This is Not a Fish storvI

You can get the best mackerel, 1Oc
TO l5c each; Goldfish steaks. fbs., Csc:
sardines in oil, mustard sauce and
spiced I 10. cans, 10c; 10. cans mack
erel, 10c; can shrimp, 12c; cans sal
mon. 25c; clam chowder, 10c and zoe
can. ID. w. Lynch Co, stores 4th and
Madison, Sth and King streets. Trad
ing stamps.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
FOUND ONE BULLET
Delaware Hospital Authorities Have
Hopes Of Damp's Recovery.

Physicians at the Delaware Hospital
this morning probed for the two bullets
that We're fired <to the head Of Edward
Damp by 5. f. Wilson. a young Philadel-
phiar at Felton, Delaware several days
ago. They found one Of the leaden pellets
but the other still remains in the injured
mans skull
Though Damp's condsion is still serious
the physicians at the hospital entertain
every hope for his recovery. He is cons
cious and this is thought to be a good
sign.
Deputy Attorney-General Richards
went to Dover this morning to look
into the shooting affair there. State
Detective Ratledge also went to Dover.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
Mr.. HlLBIBER TO MOVE
Barber Worried as to What lie Will do
With His oBoks.

Frederick ]. Hilbiber, the we'll known
barber and book connoisseur, is pre-
pairing TO move from No. Oil Market
street, where he has been for a number
of years, into an attractive shop on
Ninth street opposite the postofice.
He win occupy the new quarters on
March 25 and about the same date the
Postal Telegraph Company will move
its Office into his old shop.
Mr.. Hilbiber's only worriment I'm NOV
ing is as to where he will put his sew
eral lthousan volumes of books In
addition to being a great lover of books
Mr.. Hilbiber s also a mineralogist.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
smaIIpox Patient pisoharnsd.

Deanis DAILY. one Of the first Of the boys
from the Catholic Protectory ct Delaware
City to be stricken with smallpox. was
discharged from the Emergency Hospital
today 1t was thought for time he would
not recover.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
MeEvilIx lattsrs arant.d

Letters Of administration on the estate OF
Water A. McEvnly were granted to
Michael McEvilly at the register of Wills
office today. Letters were also granted to
rheck'a Wurnberg on the estate OF Math-
las Wurnberg.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17

Read the Woman's Edition of The
Evening Journal if you want the news.
1t win mark an epoch in Journalism
10 cents a copy, to be divided equally
between the two hospitals.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
Mrs. worrelI Injured.

Mrs. Thomas Worren. aged % years, Of
No. Gil Delaware avenue. was seriously
injured about the hip several days ago
The injuries We're sustained by fall She
is being attended by DR.. J. Paul Lukens.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
French Street euiIdine condemned.

Building Inspector John j Cassidy con-
demned the building in the rear of No.
SIS French street this morning. The struc-
ture is menace 10 public safety and Mr..
Cassidy wiz insist on It being RACED.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
Cleared For piepne. Eranos.

The French bark Vile de Dieppe cleared
from Marcus Hook for Dieppe. France.
this morning. She is loaded with 665. .o9S
gallons Of petroleum valued at slO.sO2.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
Buy Glass Cheap.
Phone Cartmell. .. & A. 1898. Del
Meersehaum Pipes seconds.

Cost onerhalf to one-third less. De-
fects hardly noticeable Amber stems
on them worth the price, Sl.25 to s1.75.
See them. Dur ms. East end st.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
RIvaI ArmIss in vIelnIsy of YaIu.

Paris. March i7.-fhe Toxic corre-
spondent OF the Matin sends this in
formation, which he says comes from
reliable authority. concerning the Jap
anese military situation up to March
10:
THE first army Of 10000 troops under
General Kurold occupies Northern Co
rea. The brigade landed at Gensan
forms part Of a second. army OF similar
strength. The mobilization Of the lat
ter has been completed, and the troops
win sail shortly for an unknown desti-
nation. The mobilization OF a third
army began on March T.
London. March 1.-THE Toxic corre-
spondent OF the Times cables that the
latest reports say the Russians are oc-
cupying am area having a 7orty-mne
base from Win to Chang Tong. and
extending south to the Pakehon river.
A Hopeful Newchaua Report.
Tien,sin. March I7-Lloyd's agent at
Newchwang wires as follows:
Port Arthur win be open March 25
and 30. and steamers have been char
tered for spring shipments. The re-
7 ports that Newchwang VIII be attack
ed shortly are untrue and there is no
truth in the statement that the Rus
SLAMS are trying to lay mines abreast
OF the fort
business is going on as usual, and
NJ. Crosse of the civil administration.
is doing all IN his power to further the
trade interests Of both Chinese and
foreigners.
"The American and British residents
insist that warshlps should be station
ed here, but there are no signs OF any
trouble.
Japanese troops viii probably land
in Kai Chou Bay and cut off the main
line at Tashi Chiao, southeast OF New
cbwang.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
Japan. Said to Be Short Of Funds.

Shanghai, March 17-According to
information received by the Russians
here the opposition party in Japan is
protesting against the imposition of
new taxation on the population. which
already is suffering under excessive
taxes. Lack Of money is also said to
be the cause OF the delay in the trans
portation OF Japanese troops.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
NEW MAN APPOINTED
Former Chief Of Fiss Department Gets
a City Job.

two now appointments in the Water De-
partmont have been made. John p. Welsh
former chief of the Fire Department is
slated for fireman al the Cool Spring
reservoir. and Michael Carroll for en-
gineer. The new appolntees are expected
to begin their duties on Monday. They
win be extra men.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
The cineInnatl a chsfoo.

Chefoo. March II. p m.-The United
states cruiser Cincinnati just arrived
from Chemulpo. reports everything
quiet, with no war news from the
front. AT the request or Minister Al
len the cruiser brought two former
Corean officers, who hau left Corea IN
consequence Of their friendship for
Russia.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
NO CHANGE IN POSITION

Several changes We're made in the
votes of the various schools in The
Evening Journal piano contest today.
The positions of the contestants have
not changed. however The vote fol-
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
Silver Service For Watt.

A silver service N an oaken case,
beautifully lined with plush. was pre-
sented to the Rev. Robert Watt this
morning. In presenting it Bishop Fitz-
gerald on the part of the Wilmington
district said:
IN the Wilmington district for the
last six years, they have had a presid-
ind elder proficient I'm every respect. In
order that he may be aided henceforth
in the accomplishment of the greatest
work along the line at which he seems
to be strongest, they have conferred on
me to present him with a-set OF knives
and forks. In behalf OF your brethren
who are the most competent judges
with bounds Of the conference I pre-
sent to you not only this estimate Of
your great ability but these facilities
for the most wonderful work along the
line indicated"
Dr. Watt replied in one Of his char
acteristic speeches.
Continued on Fourth Page.)
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
BuiIdino a Bateau.

Michael Palese, bridgetender at Eleventh
street bridge is building a 15-foot bat
teau which he expects to SELL
A. c. Dorsey. plumber. phone 15sA adv.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17
FOR DELEGATES;
DIVIDED ON CAMPS
Opinion As to the Good
accomplished by Ser
vices in the Woods Is
! Divided Views of Mr..
SfengIe

stan Correspondent Evening Journal.
Dover March 1.-THE attitude OF the
Methodist Church upon the campmecting
question of late has been a matter Of
II has ranked only second 20
chat Of charging the amusement clause In
the church Discipline. while .hat Of the
restoration OF the time limit is Of secon-
dary consideration.
Some preachers are heartily In favor Of
the good old time cAmpmcetnss, while
others do not hesitate TO denounce thom
as sources OF evil. and compare them to
summer resorts"
others there are who claim that inter-
est IN these gatherings IS dying out. BE
that as II may. Brandywine Summit and
other famous camps are held year after
year and the attendance is something for
people Of other denominations to marvel
at.
Salisbury district Is considered the ban-
ner one for the holding Of camps, there
being fifteen there last season, irrespective
OF the colored camps, so the views of the
Rev. Adam stingie, presiding elder OF
that district are worth knowing
In his report and IN this relation Mr..
stinsle said:
Complicated Problem.
"Campmeetlngs on this district present
A very serious and complicated problem,
and bubble sentiment is much divided con-
cernlng them That evil abounds in con-
nectinn with them all will admit and THAI
good Is done none can deny.
'They once were a necessity because
churches We're few and far between bun
they are not so now. Yet they may II
properly conducted. stln be a means OF
grace to the community and furnish an
opportunity for preaching the gospel &c
many who viii not attend our churches.
III Is true that IN some eases they ar,
little more than summer resorts but suei
a resort Is not necessarily en evil moi
will It hurt our people TO keep these re-
sorts under religious influence.
.In many cases the churches own th'
ground and have leased It for a long tern
of years and have erected costly tents ant
other buildings. SO a Is safc TO assum
that campmeetngs will be held and II w
refuse to assume that campmeetings vii
be held AMI If we refuse to hold them
others are more than ready 20 accept IN
responsibility and so innict upon us IN
evils without the compensation Of sue
meetings
"It seems 10 mo- therefore inadyisabl
to assume an attitude Of unqualified no.
tility TO all such meetings. and TO Withhold
our support from them.
But where we cannot discourage on
people from holding them we should see
or eliminate the evil features and TO mul
uply the good."
Continued on Fifth Page.)
Evening journal., 1904-03-17

Fish. oysters and CLAIMS. A. II. Ain
scow. 206 West Eighth Street.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17

Insurance; DR.. Mains OF the Methodist
Book Concern and DIR. L. p. Weiderman
Of the Ma yland Bible Society.
Evening journal., 1904-03-17

SITUATION WANTEDu
Ads in The Evening
Journal are free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
Firms for Alaska.
rom the Pacific States Investor.

From the Pacific States Investor.
An organization known as the Alaska Col
ony Company has been pursuing extensive
investigations to the soil and products of
Alaska, with view to locating colony Of
Firms in the territory. 1t has been found
that the soil and agricultural possibilities
are greatly superior to those Of Finland
while the Firms would bear the change WELL
being a hardy race coming from the ex-
treme north of Europe with latitude and
winter conditions very similar to the south
east of Alaska. The Firms are liberty
loving people. and opposed to the imperial
rule under which they now live. An i'm
mense immigration of Firms has been stead
lily flowing into the states Of Michigan and
Washington. and tens Of thousands more
are ready to follow when transportation
has been arranged for them The Finland
Steam Navigation Company is cooperating
with the Alaska Colony Company in this
work. The Firms make excellent citizens,
being Industrious and honest, while the wo-
men are ideal mothers. The consequence
of large immigration of such people, al
ready acclimated. into Alaska must result
in making this territory worthy Of state
hood in surprisingly short space OF Time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-04
TERMS OF SALE:
Jeo3 dads
JAMES W. RADCLIFFE, AUCTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPROYED
COUNTRY PROPERTY IN THE NORTHWEST.
By virtue Of decree passed on the 18th day Of
June. 1904 by the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia In equity cause No. 23432, entitled
Julia A. Johnson ct al, complainants, vs.. Dennis
McCarty ct al. defendants, the undersigned trus-
tees will sell. at public auction, on THURSDAY,
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, on the premises. the follow
ing described real estate in the county of WASH
ngton, District of Columbia
A tract of land containing PAS acres, more or
less being part of est. Phillip and Jacob" oca ted
on the Chain Bridge road about one-quarter Of a
OF the estate of Jeremiah Colvn. deceased, as de-
scribed by metes and bounds in the original bill in
said
And IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER (ABoUr
HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK,, the following de-
scribed real estate: A lot containing SO Of an
acre less, being part of a tract of land
called white Haven located on the New Cut
lance only from the Conduit road said lot also
being a part Of the estate of jeremiah Colvin de-
ceased, described by metes and bounds In the
original bill in said cause.
Terms: One-third cash. and the balance in two
equal ms tallments, payable In one and two years
from date of sale by notes OF the purchaser bear
ing interest at the rate Of six per cent Ger anuum
and secured by deed of trust ON the property sold
or all cash. at the option of the purchaser A de-
pOsit of 500 will be required upon each piece at
the time Of sale All convey ancing and Recording
Will be at the purchasers cost. Terms to be COM
Piled with within fifteen days, otherwise the tr,is-
tees reserve the right to resell the risk and cost
of the defaulting purchaser.
ALBERT +. SHOEMAKER 416 5th st NV
MALCOLM HUFTY, 416 9Th st. NV
PERI w. FRlSBY. COS D st. NV,
JeS0-d&ds Trustae.
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A Railroad Ambulance.

From the Booklovers Magazine.
On every large railway system there is
train not scheduled on the time card. but
just as essential to maintaining the service
as any of the Iimteds or locals. 1t is
passenger train. but the passengers Day no
fare. 1t consists merely of two or three
freight cars and a caboose, yet when it
starts over the road everything else on
wheels must give it precedence If the
President himself is Ell route in his special
or private cars, he must take the side track
until it passes by AS Kipling puts 1t:
Oh. the Empire State must learn to wait
And the Cannon ball go hang
When the West hounds ditched,
And the tool ears hitched,
And it's way for the Breakdown Gang!
This special train has been dubbed the
'wrecker.' Really it is relief train
ready to respond to any call for aid in case
of accident
The man who would be a Wrecker must
have what his fellows call grit" must be
quick witted and quick motioned and must
be an expert machinist. 1t is not an easy
task for the wreckmaster to select q force
having all these qualities and his gang are
picked men from the best on the company
payroll. And size counts for much, also
Two or three little men valuable, for
there are many hooks and corners in and
under the torn and twisted cars where they
can work with hammer and wrench, where
a big man could not move. For the same
reason a few left-handed men are deSira BILE
If railroader has ever been q sailor he is
given preference in selection, for there are
so many ropes and chains to be fastened to
the wreck to pull it apart the seaman's
knowledge of knot and spice Is of much
value.
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CHAPTER XIII.
"The Volcano Under the City.v

Could this be Fifth avenue? Stretching
from curb to curb a thin line of police,
battling desperately with their clubs, was
striving to force before them an almost
solid mass of raging, bowling, brick-h url-
ing ruffians, who but the moment before
had wrecked and pfllaged one of the state
Hest homes along that famous thorough
fare. Without a pane of glass left In its
front windows, with costly curtains, hang
ings and furniture dumped into the stone
area way, with blood in slippery puddles
on every step and sill. with terrified do
mestics shrieking from the roof and the
aged negro butler lying gashed and sense
less in the marble hall, with street and
sidewalk both deserted for a dozen squares
below, and swarming with blood-stained
brutal, drink=maddened roughs for a dozen
squares above, with a score of soreiy
wounded feebly cropping and moaning along
the f1agstones and the Belgian block pave
ment, with heat and death and fire and
rapine on every side. the richest. proudest
city of the Union had been for two fearful
days at the mercy of it's mob, law and Or
der battling In vain for mastery.
Victory had crowned at last the struggles
Potomac. Victory had rewarded the hero
ism Of the gallant army of the Tennessee.
Lee had fallen back on the Potomac. Vicks-
burg had fallen on the Mississippi but
war had burst forth around our very hearth
stones, and a reign of terror had opened
In New York.
Stripped of it's militia, still far in PENN
sylvania; dependent only upon its brave
but exhausted police. the city had well nigh
lost both heart and hope. Such few regu-
lars as could be scraped together from the
island forts or from West Point were need