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Evening journal., 1904-03-10
OEClLLlS ARRESTED
Charged With Peeke With Conspiracy
in Naturalization Gases.

charged With Peeke With Conspiracy
in Naturalization Cases.
Charged with conspiracy in the
naturalization fraud cases in this city,
John Decillis, who was employed as
Interpreter by Secret Service Agent L.
.C. Benedict Peeke, was held in S2,5OO
bail yesterday afternoon in United
States Court for a further hearing.
Sometime ago Decillis was charged
in Philadelphia with obtaining money
from Italians there but the case was
never tried and Decillis stated that II
had been settled. Recently he was be-
fore the Federal Grand Jury at its ses-
sion in this city and later it developed
that both Docillis and PeelIe had been
indicted. Whether others were indicted
then is not known Decillis has been
in this city since he appeared before the
grand jury and the federal officers
knew where to lay hands on him when
he was wanted. Peeke has not yet
been captured and the arrest Of Decillis
gave rise to the rumor that Peeke and
Decillis were concerned in the same
charge, bu, the federal officers lsre
declined to discuss the matter except. to
admit that Decillis was charged with
conspiracy.
Peeke is also wanted by the aushori-
ties but he IS still at large
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
TO BUILD APARTMENT
HOUSE IN NINTH WARD
Jones & Bro, Will Erect Big
Building From Railroad
Shop Material

There viii be an apartment house
built by Jones & Brother at Sixteenth
and Walnut streets that win be out Of
the ordinary and viii be different from
any other in the city.
The building win be three stories
high and win contain thirty-six rooms,
which will be divided into apartments
Of three and four rooms. In addition a
store building containing seven rooms
will be put up.
These buildings win be constructed in
the main from the material which haa
been gotten from the old Pennsylvania
railroad shops, bought and torn down
by the builders.
The same firm will make repairs to
the old Price mansion at No. 2l0 East
Sixteenth street. This house is known
as the "One Hunder House"
Both the new apartment house and
the repairs to the other one win be
completed by the early summer
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Off FOR CAPITAL
TO TALK CANAL
Board of Trade ICommittee
Leaves for Washington for
Important Hearing
WILL DECIDE ON ACTION TONIGHT
Things to Ask For and Speakers Will
Be Selected at Conference to be Held
in the Willard Hotel This Even
ing.

If the plans Of some of the members
of the Delaware Ship Canal Executive
Committee materialize the hearing be-
fore the House Committee on Railways
and Canals at Washington tomorrow
morning viii be one Of the largest
hearings that has been held in the
Capitol this winter.
Delaware win have a large delegation
present and win be REINFORCED by dele
cations from number Of other States.
Chairman Crozier completed all the
work that could be done here this
morning and seemed jubilant over the
prospects of such a large delegation
which cannot help make an impression
on the House committee.
A large advance delegation left for
Washington over the r., B. & w. rail-
road at 159 o'clock. Among those who
left on that train were President Law
ton, of the Board Of Trade, Alfred O.
Crozier. chairman of the canal commit
tee, Josiah Marvel and Senator Sparks.
members OF the committee. Others will
go down during the afternoon. Those
who 80 to Washington today win meet
with delegates from other States at
the Hotel Willard this evening to
hearing tomorrow. It will be decided
at this preliminary meeting exactly
what will be asked for and who the
speakers viii be before the hearing.
There will probably be two or more
speakers from each State that sends
delegates.
President Lawton. of the Board OF
Trade, stated this morning that some
people seem to have the impression
that the fight for improvements to the
Christiana harbor has been stopped
during the canal boom. This, he said,
1 is not the case and that the matter I'm
tregard to the harbor bill for Christiana
will be taken up while the delegation
is in Washington.
Chairman Crozier received a large
number Of replies today from the invi-
tations sent to prominent citizens
throughout the lower part of the ST. -e
Many Of them viii probably be pres.
ent at the hearing.
The largest delegation will 90 t,
Washington tomorrow morning, leav
ing French street station at 8 o'clock O
Delaware avenue station, B. & o., a
lS.l4 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
FOR BENEFIT OF HOME
Much Interest Taken in Bazaar Of Min
quadale Junior Board.

Many people are expressing interest
in the bazaar and supper to be held on
March "a in the New-Century Club
building for the benefit Of the Minqua-
dale Home by the newly organized
junior auxiliary of the institution.
Reports submitted TO Mrs. Lewis
Bush Morrow, president. indicate that
the active interest taken by the mem-
bers is meeting generous response from
those concerned in the success of the
home. Besides the departments for
the sale of articles suitable for Easter
gifts, orders will be taken for Easter
flowers to be delivered al the proper
time. supper viii be served and the
affair viii be of social as well as fnan-
cial moment. Anyone desiring TO con-
tribute anything TO the cause will kind
~ notify Mrs Morrow. either by phone
or at her residence. No. 7i2 Franklin
street, and arrangements will be gladly
1nace to have the contributions direct
ed to the proper channels.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
THE REV. JOHN FRANCE
DIED THIS AFTERNOON

The Rev. John France, one Of the
Oldest and best known members Of the
Wilmington NJ. e. Conference. died at
his home at Fifth and Franklin streets,
this afternoon after a loag illness. He
had suffered with complication Of
diseases.
He filled many important charges in
the conference, among them Scott and
Mt. Salem Of this city. At the time Of
his death he was pastor Of the Elsmere
Church. He is survived by q widow
and three grown children. two sons
and a daughter.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
RACE WAR MODS
DEFY MILITIA
More Troops Have Been
Rushed to Springfield to
Prevent Clash
COLOaED PEOPLE ARE ALARMED
Large Quantity Of Dynamite Found
Which Was To Have Been Used to
Blow Up Negro Resorts During the
Day.

Blow Up Negro Resorts During the
Day
Springfield, Ohio, March lO.-Intense
excitement prevailed here last night
and early this morning and the race
situation was considered more alarm
ing than ever. A call was made for
more state troops. which are now on
their way here. II was reported that
200 armed colored men were gathered
In a woods near the city and clash
between them and the mob was ex-
pected at any hour. But this did not
occur and early today there is more
confidence that the worst is past.
At II p. m. the militia had dispersed
the crowds in the central part Of the
city, but Il was feared they would form
elsewhere for later movements. While
there are $1,000 colored persons I'm this
city none was seen anywhere last
night
The order for saloons TO remain
closed Is observed. but no attention is
paid to the Mayors proclamation for
people to keep from congregating or
remaining off the streets. Hundreds
Of colored persons are out In the woods
around the city, as they cannot be
found within the limits
The only outbreak up to widnight
last night occurred at II o'clock in
Shortwinter street. a thoroughfare only
two squares I'm length and inhabitanted
by both blacks and whites. a hall
dozen resorts. mostly owned by whites
are located there, and at II o'clo,p. five
shots, aimed at a colored man. wlSt
the occasion Of three companies OF
militia being despatched to the seen,
of the disturbance.
BY the time the militiamen arrivet
the police had restored order. and IN,
colored occupants of several housei
were ordered indoors Shooting was
also heard in the vicinity Of Miam
ALLEY.
A special grand jury viii sit mex
| Monday morning TO ascertain AZ nos
sible the leaders of Monday night
mob which lynched Richard Dixon
and also the leaders Of the rioter
Tuesday night who burned the colore
resorts IN East Washington street.
Colonel Mead's troops have dscov
Tered and seized a quantity Of dynamit
that the mob intended TO use tn BLOWN
lup the remaining resorts. It Is sal
THAT more OF the explosive Us secrete
land that it Will be used by the mob :
the first outbreak
While Governor Herrick has not pro
claimed a state Of martial law. such
condition practically exists IN tn
downtown districts and the burnel
portions of town formerly occupied b
the colored resorts.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
GALE BLOCKS
ATTACK OFJAPS
BAYLIS READY To
SELL HIS PROPERTY
Denies That He Is in Any
Way Retarding Progress
OF Du Pont Building

In reference to the stories published
In two other papers about John d.
Baylis retarding the erection Of the
Dupont building at Tenth and Market
streets. this morning issued the follow
ing statement:
"The property No. o West Tenth
street, was offered to a representative
OF the DUPONT Company in July, 1903.
by Hawkins & Company. agents for
Mrs. Baylls. the actual owner, for the
sum OF $4,000. much smaller price than
any other adjacent property acquired
by the Duponts had been purchased
for. But the DUPONT people declined
TO buy nj that time unless "a very much
lower figure could be agreed upon,
quoting IT'S value about $500. Almost
Immediately following this interview,
the DUPONT representative called per-
sonally upon Mrs. Baylis at her home,
urged her TO ignore her agent and deal
directly with him and during that in
tervlew. offered 10 purchase her proper
ty at the rate Of $500 per square foot
stating at the time that It was the
same price which they had paid for
the corner property purchased from
Mr. Dilworth
After careful consideration OF the Of
fer and consultation with her agent,
this offer made by the DUPONT rep
resentatlve was accepted by Mrs Bay
lis, and she was requested to take her
papers to Mr.. W. s. Hnles. attorney,
to have the title searched. II then
dawned upon the DUPONT representa-
tive that the OFFER he made was con-
siderably In excess Of the price az which
the property had been originally ten
dered him and an effort was made q
back down from the offer which had
/ been accepted. Some days later. Mrs
Baylis agent called upon the DuPonts
and asked why they were not willing &c
stand to their own offer. which hat
been made and accepted as was sup
posed IN good faith and the answer wat
made that the DUPONT people were un
aware that the Baylis property was AZ
large as the actual measurements mad
It figure on the square foot basis.
The agent inquired what price hai
been paid for the properties alread
acquired and offered to dispose OF tn
Baylis property at the same averag
rate per square foot as had been nai
or would be paid for an the adjoinln
properties. a bnsis which seemed per
fectly fair TO all concerned. but thu
far the DUPONT people have seeme
disinclined either to live up TO thei
contract to buy az the price agreed 4
or 20 purchase the property at III
same average price as surroundinl
properties
Mrs. Baylis stands ready at any tim
TO dispose of the property on the abov
basis and being the actual owner fl
possession. absolutely declines to sci
Il otherwise"
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
BEGAN NEW HOTEL
Work Of Digging Foundations For
Hotel LandIith Started Today.

Now that the frost has gotten out
of the ground Jones & Horrigan this
morning began digging for the founda-
tions of their new hotel In the Ninth
ward. The work will be rushed with
all speed and the twenty-six room
building will be completed as soon as
possible.
Other builders in that section are
preparing to start work. The ground
is very soft, but every day is is be-
coming better for the resumption Of
building.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
TlLLMAR CRITICALLY I'LL
Senator to Undergo Operation For
Throat Affection.

Washington, March Ex-senator Till
man, Of South Carolina, is very i'll of
a serious throat trouble His friends
are much concerned, as it is impossible
for him to swallow, and a little liquid
nourishment is all that he can take
Examination was made Of the Senator's s
throat yesterday and disclosed the fact
that an abscess had formed on the left
tousil. 1t is said to be very small, and
the physicians believe it can be re-
moved without great difficulty. An
operation viii be performed tomorrow
morning. After that several days of
complete rest win be necessary, by
which time the physicians hope the
throat again win be in its normal con-
ditiOn.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
russian defeat Indicated.

Washington, d. c.. March 1o.-Re-
ports have reached Commander Saw
yer Of the United States steamer
Helena. at Yin Now. that the Japanese
and Russians have fought at Fung
Wang Cheng, which is forty-fve miles
northwest Of Antung Commander
syer in a cabiegram 70 the Navy
Department. supplements this news
with statement that japanese troops
have been landed at T1shan which is
supposed 20 near Trtu-Shqn D fairie
good port about forty miles from tte
.mcuih o' the 0ln.
No details have been received here
bou any of these engagements or
movements of troops The japanese
Legation Is unadvised of the latest de-
velopment of the situation.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Samuel E. Underwood, WeIl-I<nown
Maehinist Dies Suddenly.

Samuel z. Underwood, aged about
4S yeays, was found dead in bed at his
home No. 9O1 Delaware avenue, this
morning. Mr.. Underwood had been in
bad health for some weeks, but had not
been seriously i'll. He was out for a
short time yesterday. He was found
by his wife. who notified DR.. J. J. Jones.
The deceased was a machinist and
was employed at the Bancroft mills.
Until several months ago he had lived
at No. 1904 Delaware avenue. He is
survived by his wife and two children.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
FREEDMAN PLEADS GUILTY
Arraisned in City Court and Fined $50
and Costs.

The much continued case of Reuben
Freedman, charged with keeping a dis
orderly house was called for trial in
City Court this morning. He pleaded
guilty and was fined $50 and costs.
Joseph Murphy was sentenced to 60
days imprisonment for vagrancy.
Michael Roach was held for the
upper court on a charge of stealing 9S
pounds of -four the property of the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
known as "BuclSy McGinnis." was
charged with the same offense but was
dismissed.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
This ia Not : Fish storul

You can get the best mackerel. lOc
to l5c each; Goldfish steaks, lbs, 25c;
sardines I'm oil, mustard sauce and
spiced 10. cans. 1oc; 1 lb. cans mack
erel, 10ci can shrimp, 12c; . cans SAL
mon, 25c; clam chowder. lOc and 2oc
can. ID. w. Lynch Co, stores 4th and
Madison, Sth and King streets. Trad
ing stamps.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
CITY SCHOOLS HUSTLING
FOR JOURNAL PIANO

The city schools are waking up and
beginning to take a lively interest i'm
The Evening Journal piano contest. st.
Paul's Is at the head of the Whining
ton schools, with 20.472 votes TO its
account and school No. comes next
with over 1900.
81. Patricks made a big jump today.
of over 1000 and matters are beginning
to look interesting in a local light
The vote TODAY is.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Japanese Squadron Ap-
peared Off Stronghold
Last Nigh, and Forts
Opened Fire, But Ships
Had to Withdraw
Owing to the Weather
Occupation of Fung-
Wang Cheng Threat
ems the Entire Russian
Position in Manchuria

Port Arthur March 1o.--A message
from the signal station at II o'clock
last night announced the appearance
OF a Japanese squadron on the horizon.
Fifty minutes later the shore batteries
opened fire on the japanese vessels. A
gale sprang up and the attacking feet
soon withdrew.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
DIED WHILE
SEEKING REST

the memory Of his kindness, geniality
and helpfulness has passed with the
generations Of his friends and asso-
ciates.
Mr.. Candy discovered a plant in this
vicinity several years ago which was
named for him. OF this plant the Sill
va of North America. by Charles
Sprague Sargent, has the following to
say: Crataegus Canbyi grows in hedges
and thickets in the neighborhood Of
Wilmington, Delaware, where it was
first noticed in October, 1897, by VIII
liam NJ. Candy
Interested in Many Concerns.
Mr.. Candy was president of the VIII
mington Savings Fund Society since
1881; president Of. the Wilmington In
receiver OF the Wilmington and
Western railroad; president Of the Del
.aware & Western railroad; member of
Academy of Natural Sciences and
American Philosophical Society Phil
.adelphia; president Delaware Society
.of Natural History; fellow in the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
CHAMBERLAIN ILL
Report That He Has sOftenins Of the
Brain.

London, March Considerable anxiety
regarding Mr.. Chamberlain's condition Is
being manifested on account Of the circu-
iation Of reports among members OF the
House Of Commons that he is suffering
from an incurable mental afhiction.
1t is whispered about that Mr.. Cham
berlain is IN the. inoipient stages of soft
ening Of the brain.
Where this report originated could not
be learned, nor was it possible to obtain
information either confirming the report
or destructive Of It,
The report finds little credence among
the friends Of Mr.. Chamberlain, although
they are disturbed by it.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Cummings, the photographer. so7 Market.

Transparencies in lace embroidery and
beadwork are being used for promenade
wear on the Riviera with chiffon or nous
soline boas White Is much affected by
motorists at the same place, and IS to be
as fashionable this year as ever.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
To hold shont.

There will be two big bird races be-
tween the Blue Bali Gun Club and the
Rose Hill Club, and dlso the Augustine
Club Saturday afternoon. There will also
be a number Of minor shoots. and one for
the medal Of the club. Plenty Of shells
VIII be for sale on the grounds
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
IN DOUBT ABOUT TRIP

Witnesses in Botkln Case May Start
West Tomorrow.
There is still some doubt as to when
the Delaware witnesses will start West
to testify at the second trial of Mrs
Botkin, but it is expected TO be tomor-
row.
Attorney-General Ward held another
conference early this afternoon with
T. ]. Kennedy. who is here as a repre-
sentative of District Attorney Bying-
ton, of California.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Jnns Win a skirmi.h.

London, March 10.-A despatch to the
Times from Wei-Hai-Wei. dated
March Q. says:
1T Is reported on good authority
that collision between Japanese and
Russian troops has occurred near Hal
ia, Corea (hfty-four miles northwest OF
Chemulpo), which resulted In the de-
feat Of the Russians"
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
RussIans Have 1000 Men.

The Russians have $4,000 men
strongly intrenched at Haicheng and
Liaovang, on the railway to the north
east Of Niuchwang.
At any moment a most important
battle may occur.
Besides the engagement near Feng-
Wang Chung. there have been several
smaller encounters IN which the Rus
slams were repulsed with loss
For some time the Japanese author-
tiles have suspected that information
is being supplied to the Russians OF
Japanese movements and plans.
II seems that the traitor has been
discovered in the person Of WE'LL
known Japanese forwarding agent
here
he WAS arrested Monday and COM
mltted suicide IN the military prison.
Several other Japanese are suspected OF
treachery
Severely cold weather accompanied
lby heavy falls Of snow prevails IN
Southern Manchuria.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
JAZZ WIn Elrst EIahtlna.

rients.n, March 1O.-The first inn
portant encounter between the land
forces occurred March s. The Japin-
ese We're victorious. Advancing from
the Yalu River they occupied Fung-
Wang cheng IN Manchuria, drove out
the Russians and occupied the Eastern
Pass In the mountains to the northwest
of the Yalu, high strategic position.
The Japanese are now In force seven
" miles to the east Of Newchwang in
a position most threatening to Port
Arthur
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
oatetender m Again.

James Collins. a crossing tender of
the Pennsylvania railroad at French
French street, is in again He worked
but two days after being sick for some
time and was forced to stop again yes
terday
Evening journal., 1904-03-10

Thursday April 2l. has been fixed for
the date Of the next organ recital to be
given by George Newlin Maris in
Grace Church.
Due publication Of program will be
made in all the papers.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Suffering With Loekiaw.

Suffering with lockjaw as result Of
cutting his finger, John Green, colored.
is in a critical condition at the Delaware
Hospital. The sick man lives in Cecil
county and was brought here for treat
ment
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Colonel Moore Dead.

Colonel John II. Moore. a well known
citizen. died on Monday at the Della
ware Hospital. He had only been in
for short time. Deceased some years
ago was in the clothing business with
his father, Edward Moore.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
GORGE is INTACT
New Railroad Bridge at catawissa Is
Total Wreck.

Bloomsbury, Pa, March 10.-The flood
situation here today is not much i'm
proved. Though the water in the Sus-
quehanna has fallen eleven inches low
er since midnight, the big gorge is as
solid as ever. The banks of both sides
of the river from Shickshinny to Sun
bury, a distance Of fifty miles. present
a scene Of desolation today. The re-
mains Of wrecked bridges. outbuildings.
telegraph poles, etc, are strewn every
where. When daylight came it was
seen that the new steel bridge at Cat
awissa was a total wreck. Not a sim
gle span remains.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Preacher From Harrisbura.

At an all-day meeting at the Chris
tian and Missionary Alliance at the
han, No. 6lO Adams street, yesterday.
the Rev. Claude /. Sawtelle, of Harris
burg. was the speaker.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
WEATHER BULLETIN

The New York Herald
l weather and slightly lower
northwesey in
Dy ahder conditions cloudy,
prevail with fresh %
uecuey IN followed
~ cloudy weather with
european steamers sailing
breezes and to the W ~
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Representatlve croft Dead.

Washington. March Representa-
tive George w. Croft. of Aiken. S. c..
died at his home IN this city today Of
blood poisoning.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Notice.

Public sale Of good furniture and car
pets at Stidham & sons auction room.
No. III East Fourth street, Friday af-
ternoon. March II at l.So o'clock. from
an apartment house. Goods can be
seen this evening.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
DISCUSSED MISSIONS
Annual AlI-day Meeting in Mt. Salem
M. (. Church.

VI. {, CHURCH,
An all-day meeting of the Womans
Home Missionary Society is being held
today in Mt. Salem NJ. +. Church. The
first session began with devotional ex-
ercises by Mrs. n. NJ. Browne, follow
ed by roll call and the seating of dele
gates.
The jRev. DR.. OBrien, pastor of the
church, welcomed the delegates and
responses were made by Mrs. A. b.
Vernon and Mrs. Jesse Sheppard, Of
Middletown.
Most Of the morning was taken up
with the hearing Of reports. Luncheon
was served by the women of the
church.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10

We have the largest assortment.
Briar Pipes amber stems with and
without cases. $1.00 up. some, no case.
at soc. Durstein's, 8 East End ST.
adv
Evening journal., 1904-03-10

THE ONLY STORE on THE CORNER
OF sixth and King streets. J. C. Johnson
& Son. sole agents, VIII allow per cent.
or during March only, to an cash pur-
chasers Of thoir celebrated Othello. and
other high-class ranges.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
Mad Cd Rit chiIdren.

Special to the Evening Journal.
Georgetown, March l0.-A cat supposed
to be mad, bit the little children Of Isaac
Kitchens and Hiram Z. short on Tues
day. The cat was killed.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
News Of Briar Pipes.

We have thousands OF Briar Pipes to
more. Dursteln's, East 2nd St adv.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
How to be Happy

though married. Buy a Columbia
Gro phonhnna at I.innincntrs- adv.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
D. You

need a go-cart for your baby? Why
not buy one at LinDincotts. adv.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10

Father Johns Medicines Cures Colds.
Prevents Pneumonia, so years In use.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10

Read The Lvening Journal.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10

SITUATION WANTED
Ads. in The Evening
Journal are free.
Evening journal., 1904-03-10
WEATHER.

Tomorrow: Fair to partly
cloudy, milder.