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Evening journal., 1904-07-30

The question will go to the
Street and Sewer Department, and
there II win, no doubt, be decided
upon its merits. And when the
issue Is squareiy raised by the ap-
pllcation OF the Otto gas engine
people TO the Street and Sewer
Department for the desired fran
ohise. It win be full time to con-
slider It.
The Morning News says:
We believe Bishop Colemans
resolution, adopted by the Board
of Trade. was wise and admirable.
II assured the Philadelphians OF our
good VIII and our cordiality. IL
tries TO meet new conditions un-
thought Of when the question Of
their location in Wilmington. was
first considered. This resolution
appears 10 as 10 be about all that
can reasonably be done at this
time.
The Republican says
The Wilmington Board Of Trade
At It's special meeting last night on
tho Otto Gas Engine Works matter
took action that was in keeping
with proper spirit Of conserva-
tism.
And the Sunday Star tomorrow viii
say:
Il seems 10 be the general opinion,
to an extent that falls little short
of being universal. that the action
Of the Board Of Trade was proper.
and that ii went as far IN the mat
mat OF taking sides as was iudic-
Ions. II was manifest from the
tone of the discussion that there is
a strong sentimentamong the mem-
bers of the board in favor OF do
ing an that is possible to secure
the location of the Otto plant here,
even II to DO so it shall become
necessary to grant. under proper
restrictions. another franchise for
the manufacture and sale OF gas
in this city Outside OF the Board
Of Trade among people who have
no connection with that body. the
disposition to grant any reasonable
request that may be made by the
Otto people I'm the direction OF the
desired franchise seems to be quite
pronounced, and the expression OF
that feeling is very emphatic.
And finally, the Mercantile Associa-
ton at meeting last night adopted
this resolution:
Resolved, That the Mercantile AS
sociation endorses the resolution
adopted by the Board Of Trade of
Wilmington at It's meeting on July
2s, expressing it's wish that the
Otto Gas Engine Plant may remove
It's works to this city. and suggest
ing that If Il desires a franchise for
the manufacture of gas that II
make application to the Street and
Sewer Commission.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
What eseomss Of CARDINAL, Hats.

From Notes and Queries.
When / visited the new Roman Cath
Ole Cathedral 30 Westerminster recently
the Official who accompanied me pointed
out Cardinul Vaushan's hal depending
high in mid-air on the left-hand side,
near ITO but outside the chancel, and
stated that &c would hang there until in
time it became DUST this being the usage
with regard to ali Cardinals hats, as the
hat is the symbol of the rank with which
they are invested.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
Railroad Men Confer.

George A. Knoble, Of this city, con-
nected with the Pennsylvania railroad,
with several other railroad men. met
General Manager Atterbury at Allan
tic City, yesterday. The beneficial in
surance association Of the system was
discussed.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
sERVIcE

Orders for The Evening journal may be sent d.
re,t 70 the pager or 70 the nearest news agent.
In the city it Is served by authorized agents, and
sn orders received ,hereirom will be turned over
b thcm
Z delivery IS irregular, notify carrier or agent
Is irregularities continue. notify The Evening
Jou1nri
Persons leaving the city temporarily should have
The Evenins Journal forwarded to them and thus
keep in touch with local Happenings. Send orders
direct 70 the Office.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30

spectors were charged with man
slaughter
President Roosevelt conferred with
the Illinois Senators on the strike sit
uation and its effect upon the cam
paign.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30

The Addicks Papers have began to
quote the political utterances Of the
Mlddletown Transcript and the Ad-
dicks papers have not changed a
whit in their determination to send
their master TO the Senate. We trust
that our contemporary feels nattered.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
aupstalrsr II standard oiI.

Thomas W. Lawson in Everybody's Mag
azine.
In the big room on the fifteenth floor
az . Broadway the home OF Standard
OH there gather each day, between the
hours OF i and T. O'Clock. ali the active
men whose efforts make Standard on
what Standard OIL Is, and there also
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
Yesterday, Today and Forever"


Before Niagaras eternal tide
stood and heard the solemn. thun-
d'rous roar.
/ watched the awful flood unceasine
pour
The mystic rainbow spanning high and
wide,
In whose bright arch each starry drop
deserted
one instant flashed. then broke. it's
radiance DER,
To mortal vision lost forevermore.
Epitome of human life and pridel
A bubble burst; gone pageant. pomp,
palml
So Man. the unit, flashes. disappears;
But choired by cosmic chant and
prophet psalm,
Mankind. with all it's doubts and
hopes and fears.
I'm Immortality's majestic calm
Rolls grandly down the everlasting
years.
Anna II. Frost IN National Magazine.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
Fisheries car here.

After being reported at the works OF
the Pullman Car Company. the United
states Government car of the Bureau of
Fisheries Is lying In the Third street yard
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
awaiting orders
Evening journal., 1904-07-30

Lombard street in London took its name
from the Lombard merchants who. COM
ing from the Italian Republics of Genoa,
Lucca, Florence, and Venice. settled in
London in the reign Of Edward I.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
AnurRrrsINn RATES

DISPLAYED. a cents per inch. Discounts on
continued advertising viii be forwarded on appli'
cation.
CLASSIFIED. Situations Wanted. Free
BOARDING or Rooms 70 Rent, = cent a wors.
Help wanted = cent word.
Real Estate. lsoldl. y cent a word.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
EDUCATIONAL.
George School
Under management of

VI
Society of Friends. Beautifully
located north OF Philadelphia. Extensive
grounds. Large farm. New gymnasium.
running track and athletic field. College
and business preparation. For illustrated
catalogue address Jos. S. Walton. Prin..
m1-s1-eod George School. Pa
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
neutrality-suspicious.

Brief communications on all subjects
OF interest, temperate in their nature
and signed by the writer (name not 20
be published unless desired) are alwayf
welcome.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
Il Was a Great Go.

Talk about the way Fitzsimmons and
O'Brien pulled the wool over the eyes Of
the good people Of Philadelphia when they
met in a friendly set-to in the Athlettc
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
ExeursIon b Washlnaton Park.

An excursion TO Washington Park\win
be given this afternoon by the East Side
Republican Club on the boats OF the
Wilmington Steamboat Company. A large
number of tickets have already been sold
and a large crowd is expected
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
TELEpHONES.
suBscRfsERs

Postage free in the United states outside the
limits OF the city. Subscriptions payable In
advance as follows By the week. oc month 2Se;
rear. $500.
In ordering change Of address e:ve old as wen
- new. The Evening Journal is for sale at all
he News stands in Wilmington and at Broad
Street Station.
Evening journal., 1904-07-30

comrades or their friends going by the
the Fall River Line Of steamers SHOULD
secure their state rooms in advance. anI
as soon as they are certain they are go
ing they should address L. S. Peters.
Ticket Agent Fall River Line. Pier 10
North River, foot Of Warren street, New
York
III. General Orders Nos. 8, 10 and y
from National headquarters. and depart-
ment order No. and circu ar No. /. have
given you full description and detail Of
the very elaborate and unusual prepara-
ton the city of Boston IS making for the
comfort and pleasure Of all the comrades
and 'heir friends that attend this thirty
eighth National Encampment
Your assistant adjutant general has Sc
cured accommodation for all that have
applied either for free quarters or for
paid quarters with guarantee that there
will not be over two in room. thus al
lowing man and his wife in a room. a
limited number of comrades can have a
room to themselves. Pay quarters are for
lodging oniy. and will be S1.OO per person
per night and for not less than days.
Now comrades, it is up to you to do
your duty by availing yourselves of this
generous offer and to notify these head
quarters Immediately. if you are going
and just what you want.
". Your department commander feels
that he has been highly honored in the
position he now occupies, and requests
that you again honor him by having a
large delegation attend the encampment
and turn cut in the parade on Tuesday
August l6. He also requests that every
comrade that possibly can turn out I'm
fun uniform and wear the official badge
Of the department as well as the badge
OF his rank and thus show his love for the
grand and patriotic order we represent
and also show honor to our deparement
and themselves.
V. Any comrade or any friend OF the
Grand Army of the Republic desiring any
further Information can call on, or write
TO the transportation committee. COM
mander Of the department or the assistan.
adjutant general at headquarters 1905
West Fourth street The address Of the
department commander is William Kel-
ley, Jr.. 405 East Second street, Whining
ton, Del.
transportation Committee.
Robert Liddel sol Gilpin avenue. Will
mngton. Del.
James Il. Porter, 1913 King street VIII
mngton, Del.
Ira Lunt, New Castle. Del.
BY order OF William Kelley, Jr.. Depart
ment Commander. official J. s. LNzen-
berg, Assistant Adsutant-General, 1905
West Founth street
Evening journal., 1904-07-30
MISCELLANEOUS.

New York butchers were ordered on
strike. TO take effect sunday
Seven indictments were found by
New York Federal Grand Jury IN the
Slocum case. The captain and two in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08

s.-At 2:8o this morning the Western Union telegraph operators. who had abandoned their burning building to go to the Baltimore and Ohio depot office at Camden Station to resume their work. have not as yet been heard from.
 The corps of Associated Press that had twice been burned out during the night also started for the same destination to resume sending the dispatches, taking with them their copy. It seems prob- able fir, m this fact that all of the tele- sraphers have been hemmed in by the fire in such manner that it was impos- sible for them to reach their destination owing to an easterly wind, thus making it necessary for them to take a round about course of several miles.
 This party of operators and other en- ployes, also newspaper men, must have numbered one hundred or more. Sun Staff Goes to Washington,
 Washington, February S.-The entire staff of the Baltimore Sun was trans ferred to Washington at Il o'clock tonight and that paper will be issued by the use of the plant of the Evening Star Esti- mates of the area burned made by the Sun staff place it at between twenty three and twenty-four blocks, all of which is the business section of the city. In addi- tion to the list of buildings burned and caTf1eu m the early Associated Press re- ports, ten buildings are reported destroy ed. Continental Trust company, Equita- ble, Bank of Baltimore, International Trust company, Carrollton hotel Junk ers hotel. St. Paul's hotel, dynamited; Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone com pany Maryland Trust company, Alexan- der Brown Banking company.
 A report was received at o'clock this morning that the Sun building and the American directly across the street had been dynamited.
 Help from Philadelphia.
 Philadelphia, February 7.-In response to an appeal from Baltimore for help Mayor Weaver this evening sent six fire com panies and 150 policemen to that city on special trains. The six fire companies, each of which took along a steamer and < hose wagon, were augmented by extra men from other companies.
 New York Sends Aid.
 New York, February LA request for assistance from the fire department of New York has been received from Bal timore. Chief Croker has ordered force to get ready and is making arrangements with the Pennsylvania railroad to send engines and men on a special train.
 Telephone Exchange Burning.
 Washington, February LA telephone dispatch received from Baltimore at 3 a. m. said the Mount Vernon telephone ex- thange is burning and that the St Paul telephone exchange has been burned out. The Mount Vernon exchange is about eight blocks from the Union station in Baltimore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08

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 cal agent of Clewitt, Peabody & Co. 1; John Hurst & Co., dry goods; Diggs, Cur ran & Co.,, boots and shoes; No1an's res- taurant; c. Y. Davidson, gas fitting; M Schleuns & Co.,, cloth dealers; Oppen- heimer, Keshland & Co, wholesale Jewellers; w. Catzen & Company, clothing; A. Federlicht &s Co, woolen goods; c. J. Stewart & Sons, hardware: O'Connell & Bannon, restaurant; building occupied by the National Exchange bank and the Merchants and Manufacturers association; Hopkins Savings bank; build ing occupied by Thornton, Rogers & Co.,, printers; Carr, Owens & Heineman and Blanke's saloon; Ambach Bros, clothing manufacturers; Conrad Zeals & Sons, trunk manufacturers; building occupied by Silberman Tedes. dry goods; ThaI- heimer Bros, dry goods and the Florence W. Mccarthy Company; Fusselbaugh- Blanke Co.,, wall paper; Rasch & Garner, window shades; R. J. Andorf & Co, boots and shoes; James Robertson. manufactur- ing metals company; Peter Rose & Sons, harness and saddlery: B. Kohen, notions; N. Pretzefelder. boots and shoes. John Murphy Co., publishers; J. s. Mac Donald & Co, jewellers: the Goodyear Rubber company: Likes Bowanger & Co.,, clothiers; the Welch Bros. Co.,. jewellers; the Consolidated Gas company (office buildings Oehms & Hall. clothiers; W. J. Dulaney Co: Huylers' confectionery: William Knabe Piano company: Samuel Hunts Sons. leather goods; the James R. Arminger Co.,, jewellers; the DeBrau Hat company; the Kranz-Smith Piano com pany; F. W. McAllster & Co.,. opticians; Bryant & Stratton Business college; R.. Lertz & Sons. pianos; I. M Wolf & Co.,. furniture; Granger & Co. tobacco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08

plan of Baron DeRosen Is to return to Europe by way of the Suez canal His family, the secretaries and attachees of the Russian legation, and number of priests of the Russian church, will ac- company him. The Austro-Hungarian minister, M. Dambro, will assume charge of the Russian interests. Many of Baron DeRosens colleagues, including United States Minister Griscom and other friends connected with the Russian legation, to- day bade Baron DeRosen and his staff farewell.
 Baron DeRosen Is said to be seriously disappointed and dispirited over the out come of the negotiations. He strongly ad- vocated and strove for peace in the earli- est stages of the negotiations, but in the later stages his views were overriden at St. Petersburg, and he merely followed in structions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08
JAPAN'S ACTION WAS
 CAUSED BY DELAY

Paris, February 1.-The Japanese min ister to France, M. Motono. made public this evening an announcement of the breaking off of diplomatic relations be- tween Japan and Russia, saying that this action was due to Russia's delay in mak- ing response to Japan.
 The foreign office has been informed of the departure of Baron DeRosen, the Russian minister, from Tokio, and it has been advised of announcement that the Russian government considered 1t possi- ble that action looking toward mediation might be taken. No exchanges with Great Britain, however have yet taken place. Something in this direction may be done tomorrow.
 Gives Reason for Japan's Act.
 The Japanese government communi- cated a statement to M. Motono announce ing the severance of diplomatic relations with Russia and givnig details of the reasons therefor M Motono took this statement to the foreign office, where he personally communicated 1t to Foreign Minister Delcasse. Subsequently, the Japanese minister gave the Associated Press the following statement:
 ''ToSio, February 6.-The latest Jap anese note in response to the Russian note of January 6 has been remitted to the Russian minister at Tokio on the 18th of January. The Japanese government had insisted that a prompt response be made to 1t. owing to the gravity of the situation. Not receiving the answer re- questod. M. Kurino, the Japanese minis ter at St. Petersburg. has made to Count Lamsdorff on several occasions recently representations in order to secure an an- swer from Russia.
 Asked for Date.
 Not having obtained this answer, he asked him to indicate the earliest date for the reply. Count Lamsdorff, while promising to make a response as early as possible, has not been able to indicate when the response could be transmitted to the Japanese government.
 "The Japanese having vainly waited on its part for the Russian answer for more than three weeks, and having been more over informed that Russia was making active preparations for war, and was con centrating her troops and her forces towards Korea, 1t is under the necessity of breaking its negotiations with Russia and resuming its liberty of action."
 The Japanese action has created dis- tinct surprise and shock throughout off, ficial and diplomatic circles here Only last night the representative of the Asso- ciated Press talked with an ambassador of one of the great powers who had just received official information showing that the German government expected the prolongauons of the negotiations.
 At the French Legation.
 Foreign Minister Delcasse, followed hls usual custom by spending most of the day at the foreign office. He received di- rect dispatches announcing that Russian interests at Hokio had been confined to the care of the French minister at the Japanese capital.
 At noon M. Deleasse received M. Motono who bore the lengthy official announce ment from the Tokio government that decisive step had been taken in breaking off relations. There is reason to believe that the French authorities will give con- to the idea of mediation, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08
SCENE DESCRIBED BY
 AN EYE WITNESS

Washington, February s-A member of the staff of the Baltimore Sun who came over with the force from that paper who reached Washington last night, said that the fury of the fire was beyond descrip- tion.
 You cannot imagine it; you cannot im- agine it," he kept repeating.
 The scenes of gigantic destruction he had witnessed seemed to have impressed themselves upon his memory to the ob- liberation of every other idea.
 ''I have seen big fires in New York and Chicago" he said, when block after block would fall before the sweep of the flames but nothing that approached in terrible fury the catastrophe that fell upon Baltimore today >t
 ''The flames swept down the streets with the onward rush and fury of tidal wave.
 Huge Pillows of Flames.
 Great pillows of fire 200 feet in height, would fill the space between the buildings and sweeping from side to side, would blot out of existence a sky-scraper as though it were box of matches.
 'The Union Trust building and the At iantic Trust building shared this fate. One moment they stood in the stately beauty of stone and marbles moment later and they were not. The flames would dash against their sides, beat in massive walls, leap from windows and roofs. and then would come the collapse. The Union Trust building, one of the handsomest in the country, seemed to my mind to vanish almost as I looked.
 ''The city was mass of whirling, burning. binding embers Tn the Sun of flee, where we sat at work over our desks, the copy paper would burn as we wrote. In the streets the embers fell in sheets and rose and fell again as the swife wind carried them along. Every where were drawn and anguished faces and the marks of desolation.
 Fled from Building.
 The circulation manager of the Sun said that when he left Baltimore at 10:40 D. m the fire was still more than a block from the Sun building, but the sparks which filled the air were so.ferce work had to be abandoned within the Sun building.
 The burning district of Baltimore is the heart of the business section, including the entire wholesale trade and a great part of the retail trade. In the fire district were all the important business and office buildings. all the newspaper offices two hotels. the central building of the Bal timore and Ohio railroad. the city hall the court house. the postoffice building. the Western Union and Postalctelegraph of fees the Bell telephone building, police headquarters. Holiday. Street theatre and several of the important banks. Balti- more street was the main business street of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-08
JAPAN EXPECTED ID
 DRAW THE SWORD Russian Minister With Staff Ordered to Leavol okiyo LONG. DELAY RESPONSIBLE Minister Kurlno Will Leave St. Peters. burg at once-Rieid Censor
 ship is Now Observed Over
 Movements of Vessels.
LONG. DELAY RESPONSIBLE
(cOntInued from First Pase)

view 1t not known, except that Count Lamsdorff expressed surprise and regret at this nasty resolve of the Mikado's gov ernment. M. Kurino received his pass ports and after consulting with Sir Scott the British ambassador here. he returned to his legation where the preparations for his departure already had com menced
 Another version of the situation at the time that Kurino notified Count Lams- dorff of the course his government had elected to pursue, is that the Russian re- ply was not in the possession of Baron DeRosen, but in the telegraph office here awaiting transmission, and that it was withdrawn before being dispatched.
 Upon the disclosure of Japan's position. the Russian authorities met the situation with great promptness. instructions re- calling Baron DeRosen were forthwith telegraphed, and he was directed to leave Tokio immediately
 Count Lamsdorffs official circular to the Russian representatives abroad in- structng them to inform the countries to which they are accredited of Japan's &C., ton, was then prepared This circular was printed in the Official Messenger at , o'clock this morning.