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Evening journal., 1904-01-29
FISH AND OYSTERS
PLENTIFUL IN MARKET
Little Change Shown in the
Prices of Other Provisions
Today

Local market prices show little II any
change from the prices reported on Tues
day. Fruits and vegetables are "a little
scarce and eggs maiutain undisputcd sway
because OF ghe continued cold weather,
which accounts Tor their scarcity.
wintry blasts seem 10 have had no ef-
feet on the local FISH and oyster markets
and an Of the prices quoted here are lower
than those asked IN Philadelphia. AZ
Ainscow's Eighth street market. the FOL.
lowiis quotations were given: Blackfish
.l5 GEMS a pound; bluefish, Is; Goldfish, Is
haddock. 10; hailbut. %; salmon. 80; perch
Us: Spanish macherel. 90; weakhsh. l2is.
oysters bring from 90 10 s5 cents a quar-
or 81 a hundred in the shell.
Potatoes. both sweet and white. SIN re
main scarce and are accordingly high
while cabbage. az cents pound. ma!
be considered among the luxuries. Il 4
not likely. ihowever. dhat the price q
sauer krau- viii 60 up. as that delectahl
was manufactured before cabbage tool
Its upward jump.
oranges and apples are the most pienti
lful fruits in market. the former bringlni
from % TO On cents "a dozen.
] Chickcns and ducks arc not scarce an
are Is and 70 cents a pound. dressed. Tn
iprcss of meats remain firm.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
WILL RUN TRAINS
into BROAD Street
This Will Be Done 1t Is Said
When Certain Improve
ments Are Made

Philadelphia. Jan. 2s.-lt was stated by
a very high officer Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company yesterday that as
soon as the company builds its station
over to Cuthbert street and new bridges
have been erected across the Schuylkill
river that all trains will run into Broad
Street Station.
The reason for sending a few trains
Through Philadelphia without stopping at
Broad street was for cNpediency only,
and as soon as conditions arec hanged
the station now known as West Phila-
delphla will take the place OF Powelton
station. which was abolished when the
present station was opened. 1t is also
likely fhal as soon as the Winter wealth
er subsidies and the tracks are free from
ice and snow that some of the trains
that do not come into Broad street now
viii make Broad Street Station the desii-
nation point.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
GIRL SUES IR0QUOIS
THEATRE FOR $4,000
This Is the First of $4,000.
900 Worth of Expected
Damage Actions

Chicago. Jan 2o.-Tho first Of the SO.
100000 worth OF personal injury and dam
age suits expected TO be started as q re-
suit Of the Iroquois Theatre iiro was be
gun IN the Circuit Court yesterday by At
torney Charles c. Spencer.
The p'ainHn IS Miss Lillian Ackermann,
S3s Armitage avenue. Miss Ackernann,
who is 16 years old attended the perform
ance at the Iroquois Theatre the day OF
the fire I'm company with seven friends,
three OF whom were Killed.
She carried a child. whom she found on
the hoor Of the second balcony. from the
burning structure, and was obliged to
climb over an iron gate in order TO reach
Ia stairway leading from the theatre.
Miss Ackermann was severely burned
about the head and face. Sne asks FOL
se0.0o0 damages, and names as the defend.
ants the lroquois Theatre Company and
the George a. Fuller Company. which
constructed the building.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Mill in Maryland Owned
by Melville Gamble,
Running on Half Time
and 1t Is Probable
1t Viii Be Closed
Soon

Following hundreds OF 9th cotton
goods manufacturers throughout The coun-
try. the owners OF The Delaware Cotton
Mills at vandever avenue and Lamotie
street have been forced TO close their fac
try Thcp rice Of raw cotton has advanced
m price to such enormous figures. by rea-
son Of the manipulatlons Of a few million
aire spectators in New orleans. New
York and England, that the producers Of
finished material cannot continue operat-
Ing their plants at a profit.
Between 800 ana 800 people will be cf-
fected by the shutdown Of the local plant.
General Manager NJ. Gamble. OF the Will
mingfon Company when asked II che sisit-
down was q temporary one. said that he
could not say, It might be permanent I'VE
win not operate our mills under present
conditions as IL would be folly for US to DO
so."
Mr.. Gamble ln explaining the conditions
Of the raw cotton market said that II
there was "a demand or scarcity Of cotton.
a rise in the price would be justinablc.
lie is inoenseJ at the way few men can
make millions, at the expense Of the starv-
ing thousands. employed in cotton mills
Throughout The country.
/ Mr.. Gamble is The owner Of a mill in
Maryland. which Is working half time at
present, with prospects OF shutting down
in the near future. The conditions arc tho
same all over the country and the bust
lness Is dcmorllized said Mr.. Gamble.
I'VE are held in the grasp Of few men
land prospects, for better times look very
gloomy."
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
In Many Cities Ordinances Have Been
Passed Against Running Them.

Authorities in many cities have de-
cided TO abolish the fiat ear wheel nui-
sance. In Scranton, Pa, an ordinance
has been passed against the running
of these cars over the streets. Several
days one Of the hat-wheel cars was run
over one Of the lines and the conductor
and motorman were arrested. Each
was fined SIS.
Some time ago there were several Of
these cars in Wilmington and they
made il lively for residents who lived
along the lines. There Is still one OF
the cars in service on one of the down
town lines. II can be heard for squares
as it goes humping along the street.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
SNOW STORM LAYS
MANTLE OVER CITY
About Three Inches Deep
But Travel Has Not Been
Interfered With

Snow began TO fall again yesterday af-
ternoon at o'clock and has continued
ever since. At noon today it had reached
depth of about. three inches. The re-
turn Of the snow was welcomed by two
classes Of people besides the youngsters.
The pavement cleaners and the owners OF
sleighs. Both were out this morning In
force.
II ra.n don't spoil q the snow viii be
packed hard tomorrow and slssghing VIII
be fine. The indications a. noon we're
favorable for rain. The weather had be-
come warmer and the snowfall vas flne
ana damp.
No damage was reported from the storm.
The ra.lroa and railway rotary sweepors
had cleared the tracks early this m,rn-
Ing ard no delay of.any consequence has
been reported. r
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
PRESENTED WITH TEA SERVICE
Thomas {. Postles Recipient of Hand
some Gift From City Council.

Thomas Z. Postles, formerly member
of Council. the only colored man who
ever sat in that body, and his wife
celebrated their silver wedding anni-
versary last evening. Among the pres
ents was a handsome silver tea service
from the Mayor and City Council. on
the service was engraved: Presented
by the Mayor and Council Of Whining
ton. Del, to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Il.
Postles. Twenty-fifth anniversary,
1-2S. 1904"
OF the fourteen men who made the
presentation eleven are Democrats and
three are Republicans. Mr. Postles
greatly appreciates the gift.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
GENERAL WILSON TALKS
ON TIMELY SUBJECTS
Says If Japan and Russia Go
to War Former Will Meet
Doom

General James IT. Wilson Of Will
mington Del. was IN the city a few
days ago on his way to Chicago. Den
yer and Salt Lake City to look after
his property interests at those points.
Though il is almost forty years since
he was made major general In COM
mand Of $4,000 cavalry of the Union
forces. and saw later service i'm the
Spanish war and during the Boxer re-
bellion In China, the general says he Is
| physically as good as ever. and his APP
pearance and activity sustain the as
sertion. Seen az the Union Club, he
said to New York Tribune reporter:
Il am a Republican. and that means
that / am opposed TO Addicks and Nd
dicksism. There is something higher
than the attainment OF the political
loaves and fishes by corrupt methods.
Those who hold this view in Delaware
may seem TO be In the minority at this
time. but they cannot be brought TO
the belief that integrity and honorable
manhood are purchasable commodi-
ties The position of those who want
no political preferment. but contend
for high ideals OF citizenship. Is per-
haps the safest standard. Addicksism
Is merely an, expression Of the ambi-
tion of Addicks, who makes no con-
cealment of his methods" Speaking
of the recent death of General Gordon
of Georgia. General Wilson said: Gen
eral Gordon was one of the best of the
volunteer soldiers of the Southern
army and good man." OF General
Longstreet he said: "He was the i'm
comparable corps commander OF th'
Confederate forces. and believe II his
plan OF campaign had been followed al
Gettysburg he would have whipped
Meade out Of his boots"
Would Whip Japan.
Reference being made to the posi-
p bic conflict OF Russia and Japan, Gen
5 eral Wilson said III the war come
on. Japan viii meet her doom. o
course. she may best Russia IN a con
tost on the sea. and land her forces
q preserving the integrity Of Corea, an
r even push the Russians oGt of Man
q churia, but beyond the Amoor rive
/ Russia Is impregnable. Japan's ad
vantage can only. be temporary. an
flussia VIII ultimately secure the oui
let she seeks There is really "A larg,
community Of interest between n
Ell United states and Russia. than bl
e tween the former and England. tn
y latter IS our commercial rival am
h when an open door to trade is estal
10 lished the United States may expect
follow her through il. England wi
always be early on the ground TO rea
the commercial benefits. while Russi
has always manifested a friendly al
tiutde toward Americans and. for wha
she may not produce, would welcom
. the United States in her effort TO SUI
ply the demand. The obvious pla
upon the part of the powers which hay
obtained spheres OF influence in Chin
is 10 urge Japan 10 pull their chesi
nuts out OF the fire, while at the sam
time denying Russia the retention {
4 her foothold IN Manohuria."
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
BURNED BOY DIES
IN TERRIBLE AGONY
Earl McCann Brushed
Against Hot Stove and
Clothes Caught Fire

As a result of burns received by hav-
ing his clothing catch fire from an
overheated stove. Earl Mccain. aged
years, OF No. lis a street. died at the
Delaware Hospital early this morning.
He died in terrible agony. though
everything possible was done by the
physicians and attendants at the in
stitution 10 relieve his sufferings.
The little fellow brushed against a
hot stove at his home last night and in
an instant his clothes took fire. burn
ing him from head to foot. He was
taken TO the Delaware Hospital and
his condition became gradually worse
until death relieved his suffsrings.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Auditina Freiaht Aeeounts.

The travelling auditors OF the freight dc.
lnariment 81 the Pennsylvania railroad are
D. king their annual visit tothis city. They
larrived at the freight office at Fourth
and Pine streets yesterday and expect 70
finish by tonight
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Rodney Church Elects Trustees.

Vacancies in the Board OF Trustees
of Rodney Street Presbyterian Church
have been filled by the reelection of
William G. Mendinhan and John Biggs
and the election of IT. Capelle Miller
for a term of three years. The church
is in q prosperous condition and soon
win be newly carpeted.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
o. ]. Hession to Retire.

After conducting a coal yard and feed
store at No. Sl7 Lancaster avenue for
twenty-five years owen j. Hessien will
retire on next Monday. He has dis
posed OF his interest in the business
to NJ. L. Garrett. of Greenbank.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
GETTING READY FOR FISHING
shsd Fishermen Mendins Their Nets
During Cold Weather.
Special 70 the Evening Journal.

Dover Jan. 29.-Fishermen residing
on the Delaware bay shore are making
big preparations for the shad fishing
season, which begins soon. During the
cold weather. the fishermen repair
their nets in order to east them the
first day of the season. Indications
point 10 big run Of the delicious fish
which are sent in large quantities 10
the city markets, including hotels and
restaurants.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
no Aid Eire sufferers.

Persons desiring to contribute to the
aid of Mrs. Stansbury Jacobs and her
little ones may do so by sending the
money 10 Charles T.. Long, a restau-
rant keeper at Newport.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
To Install New switehboard.

The Wilmington City Electric Com
pany win place a new switchboard in
its plant in this city, costing between
$1,000 and $4,000. David 5. OFT. assist
ant superintendent, went to Philadel-
phia yesterday TO view switchboards.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
FIGHT FOR MORE
POLICE KEPT UP
Large Delegation of Promi-
nent Citizens Meet Mem
bers of City Council
WANT THIRTY ADDITIONAL OFFICERS
Many Voice Themselves in Favor Of
More-It is Said Increase in Tax
Rate Would Be Necessary to Grant
Petition.

Following up theirpetition to City Coun-
Gil for an increase of thirty pstrolmen in
the police force. large number of prom
inent citizens appeared before that body
last night. Mayor Charles y. Bird pre-
sfied
Mayor Bird opened the meeting by say
ing: n have been informed that the Police
Commission was the first to make re-
quest for more police and I am going to
ask the members of that body just what
they need ia the way OF more Police
President ClarlSson Of the Police Com
mission said tnat the police force COM
prised al present 81 men. II the depart
ment is increased by thirty men It Will
make the cost per capita N.4its. The cost
Of maintaining the police department in
Il other cities was, according TO statistics.
81 .hls per capita. The Police Commission
has taken the stand that the police force
Is not large enough for Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
II is Mans Pleasure TO Smoke

Durstein Perfectos. Ice each gives
pleasure and satisfaction. Per box Of
25 each, $500. Also Henry Vane Tin
Foil wrapped holds the moisture. Dur
stein, s T.. "a 81. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
WEATHER BULLETIN

in
o
sailing
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Directors Have Dinner.

The directors OF the Green Elevator Com
nany held a meeting last night which was
followed by a dinner in Holts cafe. Re
ports showed tho company 20 be in a
hourishing condition.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Rernard MeHuah Iniursd.

Bernard McHugh received n severe
cut on his head yesterday while work.
ing in an iron foundry In South Will
mington. He was attended by Or.
George Foulk.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29

Tuesday. February ., Is candle mass
day. We have all kinds OF candles. d. W.
Lynch CO. Two stores. Fourth and Madi-
son street and Eighth and King street.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
If You Must smoke . Pipe

We sell good r and r SC plug. "Nettie
Twist" Bis % cut plug. 16 OF. Tin
Pail 35c. AS 900 matches. &C. Durstein.
f. I'd ST., north side city Market
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
q. M. saltman & cd.

All kinds OF carpenter work done:
building and repairing. Old furniture
and pianos repaired. 500 West Sec
ond street, Wilmington, Del. Feb.-T
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Special Sale Of Fish.

Fine. opened sea trout and skinned
catfish. Friday and Saturday. 119 King
st. c. NJ. Murden. adv
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Beesvyax Candles Al Lvnchis.

New stock "Flinch" and "Pn" at
adv
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
.BRIDGEVILLE AND LAUREL
ARE NECK AND NECK

Bridgeville and Laurel are running
neck and neck for first place in The
Evening Journals big piano con-
test and are keeping very close to-
gether I'm their efforts 10 stand at the
top Of the column. Things are getting
very interesting down In Sussex and
the lower end people are showing the
other counteies that they know a thing
or two about hustling.
The +. L. Peacock Company, who
represent c. J. Hoppe & Son in Will
mington. extend a cordial invitation to
the contestants to see one of the pianos
offered by The Evening Journal at their
show rooms.
The city Of Wilmington must certain
~ have lot of residents who are
deeply interested in down State schools
anyway votes for Bf1dgeville. Laurel,
Georgetown and other places are COM
ing in from many city folks.
On Wednesday Of next week. Febru-
airy g. a thousand votes win be awards
ed to the school which turns in the
greatest number Of yearly subscriptions
on that day. All subscriptions must be
advance.
4
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Police Work Hard.

Mr. Jones. Of the police board said he
was surprised, upon taking up the duties
Of his office as police commissioner. to
find out the amount Of work demanded OF
the rolice OF Wilmington. lie didn't think
the force was large enough for the citys
need. He favored tiie appointment Of
thirty additional men.
Chairman Zebley. Of the law committee
of City Council asked Mr.. Clarkson IL he
could tell how many police other cities
Of the size of Wilmington have. The lat
ter replied by citing a number of cities
whose police departments comprised more
men than Wilmington. He said that the
cost per capita to the citizens of Whining
ton for their police force was much small
Ter than in many other cities.
Councilman Lynch said he was in favor
of increasing the police force. but asked
tho question, "how are we going to pay
them?r If the increase Is made now
there would be no money TO pay the addi-
Itional men," said Mr.. Lynch. IF the in
crease is made in July. some provision
lcould then be made 10 pay them"
At this poin- Mayor Bird interrupted
Mr.. Lynch and requested him to conhn,
himself to asking the members OF tn
Police Commission questions pertaining t,
the increase Of the police force. The lat
ter sat down. but before doing so, agar
asked. now can the city get hold Of enough
monoy TO pay for an increase in its police
force.
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
CORNER IN COTTON
CLOSES LOCAL MILL,
400 HANDS OUT OF WORK

Delaware Cotton Com
pany's Plant Suspends
Operations for an In
definite Period As a Re
suIt-Cannot Sell the
Product
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Citizen Eor Inerease.

Attorney John Biggs said he favored the
increase. of the force and thought some
thing could be done TO increase the city's
revenue In order to bring about the con-
summation Of thep resent move.
Continued on Fourth Page.)
Evening journal., 1904-01-29

Laurel High... -. .. 1898
Bridgeville High ..... ...... 14.30S
st. Pauls, Wilmington. 565s
81. Patricks. Wilmington. 54s7
School No. 4. Wilmington. 47S2
Georgetown High .. M w 1921
St. Hedwig's. Wilmington. 27S3
School No. 20. Wilmington. . 2456
School No. s. Wilmington. 22Sf
School No. ]. Wilmington. ... 1895
st. Mary's. Wilmington. n.-... 1881
New Castle High. ..... 1345
School No. 8. Wilmington. 5S6
Wilmington High School. q. 4Sf
School No. Z. wilmington. 497
School No. 10. Wilmington..... SIS
School No. %. East Lake.. 237
School No. 3. Wilmington. ... 1874
/ Clayton High. h.... .......... 135
St Peters. Wilmington. ........ 123
Howard High. Wilmington. 14f
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
FLAT WHEEL CARS

New sloc. sIeds a I.IpnIncolt.s. aav
Evening journal., 1904-01-29
Should Disfranehise Negro.

Mr. Marvel contended that the only
Temedy for the evil OF selling votes was
% disfranchise % great part Of the negro
Ioters, who seem 70 hold the balance of
bower in Delaware. lie claimed that all
bther methods of dealing with the ques-
ION of buying and selling votes has failed
IN dit has been proved that a grievous
|nistake was made when the negro was
given unconditional right of franchise.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-31
NO. III

AN ACT IN AMENDMENT OF SEC
TON OF NO. s. OF THE ACTS OF
isss.
Il Is hereby enacted By the General
ASSEMBLY Of the state Of Vermont;
Section l. Section , Of No. SO OF the
acts OF 1909 amending section Of No.
" Of the acts Of 1883 is hereby amend
Cd TO read as follows:
Sec 3. No probate court in this
state shall accept a foreign hdelity in
suranos company as surety on any
bond required to be given to such court
unless such company shall have com
piled with the provisions Of section
tlss Of the Vermont Statutes relating
to the service Of process.
SEQ. 2. The Insurance commissioners
are hereby authorized to return TO any
surety or ndelity insurance company
tbs deposit OF securities made by them
with the Insurance. commissioners
agreeably to section / or No So Of the
acts Of 1900.
SEQ. 3. This act shall take eject
from It's passage
Approved December >, 1904.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-31
approved November .. 1904.

AN ACT IN AMENDMENT OF NO, s.
OF THE ACTS or 1895, AND NO. 81
or THE ACTS OF 1902 RELATING
TO cRHAMERIEs AND THE MAN
AoEMENT OF THE SAME.
II is hereby enacted BY the General
Assembly Or the state Of Vermont:
Section l. Every owner, operator or
manager Of creamery in this state
make and deliver monthly to each
whether cooperative or proprietary, shall
patron OF said creamery statement
Or the number OF pounds Of milk or
cream such patron delivers for that
month. together with the test. pounds
Of butter fat, gain per cent. from the
churn. and the price paid for the same
shan be computed BY the number Of
pounds Of butter fat said monthly state
ment sent to each patron shah contain
the total number OF pounds Of butter
made for that month.
Sec. 2. ANY owner, operator or man
ager of any creamery whether co-opera-
tive Or proprietary. who sells Or other
wise disposes or any OF the milk or cream
received at such creamery shall weigh
and carefully sample the same, and shall
test such samples for the purpose Of
ascertaining the number OF pounds Of
butter fat In such milk or cream sold
or otherwise disposed Of and the price
paid for the same shall be computed BY
the number Of pounds Of butter fat
Sec. 3. Sections four. i've, six and
seven Of No. s. OF the acts Of 1896 are
hereby repealed
Sec. !. Section Of act No, g Of the
acts Of 1858 is hereby amended SO as tc
read as follows:
section g. Any manager or proprietor
Of any creamery in this state, who fails
to comply with any Of the provisions Of
this act. on conviction IN a court d
competent jurisdiction shall be fined moi
lass than ten or more than twenty-five
dollars for each cftense.
sec. s. All acts or parts Of acts in
consistent with this act are hereby re
Dealed
SEQ q. This act shall take effect from
passage.
Approved December ., 1904
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-31
NO. 112.

AN ACT EXTENDING THE PRovI-
sroNs OF SECTIONS i. Z. 8. 4 AND
8 OF NO. 50 OF THE ACTS OF 1909,
70 INCLUDE REcEPTAcLEs OF
NoN-rNToxrcATING AND NToxr-
eating BEVERAGES.
1t is hereby enacted by the General
Assembly OF the state Or Vermont
Section /. The provisions Of Sec
items /. 2. 5. 4 and S Of No. So OF the
Acts Of 1902 are hereby extended 70
include the use OF bottles. Jugs, cases,
casks and jars. by buyer, dealer in
or vendor Of any Notwithstanding
beverage ana by a licensed buyer
dealer in or vendor Of intoxicating
Beverages.
Approved November zs 1904
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-31
NO. ia.

AZ ACT TO REPEAL no. 81 OF THE
ACTS OF 1898, ENTITLED, IAN ACT
III PREVENT FRAUD IN THE Said
or GARDEN SEEDS"
II Is hereby enacted BY the General A.
,anblv Of the state Of Vermont;
section /. No. "a Of the Acts Of 1923 en-
,.led 4An oct to prevent fraud in the
Isl. of garden seeds" is hereby repeal
yrnis ct shan take effect from " pas
sage.
Approved December , 1904
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-12-31
NO. lis.

IN Acr IN AMENDMENT or no. 9
Acrs or 1900 ENTITLED AN ACT
10 AMEND CHAPTER Iss oF THE
VERMONT srs rCTGs ENTITLED
MILITIA
Il 4 esreb, enacted BY the General A.
sepnls ~ ,ns state q Vermont
section section Of NJ. q z 'he W.
q Wi entitled al acl % amend onap'el
W q the vermont Statutes sl''''9a
aalus i hereby amended 90 q q 'se'
= blows
Section i. section ss'2 Vermont Sla'-
utss i asreby amended 70 read r foi-
lows
Section SAL The orsaaiaed militia snAn
known Is tse vermont National ouar''
ana sAall sossist q one regiment 81 -