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Evening journal., 1905-10-30
LOST
OVER SIX MILLIONS
Engineers Charge Fraud in
Their Report of City
Improvements

Philadelphia, oct so.-The report Of
the board Of investigating engineers ap-
pointed last July by Mayor Weaver TO
examine the filtration system of the city
and then ortheast and southern boule-
wards. now under construction, which re-
port was submitted to the mayor on SAT-
urday was made public yesterday. II IS
signed by Major Cassius f. Gillette. Of
the United States Engineer Corps. who
investigated the Savannah Harbor frauds
and John Donald MacLennon. Of WASH
ington, ID. c.
The report shows that up TO date the
city has lost through excessive costs, col-
lusive bids illegal advertising, and in
other ways the sum Of s6.S3OO.0.
The contractors who received most Of
the more than SiSOOO0O0 that have been
expended on improvements art ID. J. Nc
Nichol and Co.. James ]. Ryan and John
A. Kelley. and Ware Brothers.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
OMIUOUS CALM
IN ST. PETERSBURG
Impossible to Fix Number
of Dead and Injured at
Odessa
GREAT FEAR OF MORE BLOODSHED
speeIaI 70 rhe EvenInE Journal.

st. Petersburg. Oct. 80. 1855 p. m.-
The city continues outwardly calm. but
there Is the most intense excitement
beneath the surface The Strike Com
mittee continues to restrain the people
from violence. this being considered the
best means Of attaining the ends in
view. but behind the scene the members
of the committee are holding constant
meetings with the leaders Of the vorious
groups. and seem 20 be preparing for
a bold stroke at the opportune moment
cOssAcKs FIRE ON SIGHT.
Odessa. oct SO-It Is impossible to
fix even approximately the number Of
yesterdays victims. The officials in
charge OF the hospitals. cemeteries and
lockups are strictly forbidden TO give
the slightest information.
The dead and wounded. whose num-
bers must be very considerable. have
been removed by the police and hidden
out of sight Of inquirers. The infantry
of whose loyalty the authorities are
doubtful, are kept In barracks and the
Cossacks and gendarmes. who show no
Discrimination 20 shoot down people on
sight, are left to deal with the crowds.
AT one barricaded corner yesterday a
student, on the appearance OF the Cos
sacks. mounted the harricades and ap-
peaicd 70 them 10 join the people in
stead OF killing their brothers who are
struggling for freedom OF their common
county. The Cossacks answered with
four volleys. killing nine and wounding
about forty persons.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
mrs. HOWARD COULD
VISITS WILMINGTON
Enroute From New York
to Baltimore in Big Aulo
Car

Mrs. Howard Gould and Miss Shack
ford, Of New York, and Miss Farnahur,
of England arrived I'm this city yesterday
afternoon on an automobile trip from
New York to Baltimore and registered
at the Clayton House.
The party left Castle Gould, Tarrytown,
N. Y, yesterday morning in an SO-horse
power French auto car driven by Ferdi-
nand, Mrs. Gould's chauffeur They intend
ed going through TO Baltimore without a
stopover but having no map of the roads
decided to remain over night and left this
morning at Sis by the way Of Newark
and over the Conowingo bridge.
Mrs. Gould spent three hours in Phila-
delphia yesterday in order TO have the
machine repaired.
Shortly after leaving New Brunswick
the car broke down and more than an
hour was consumed in repairing il. They
were then able to run slowly to Philadel-
phia, where they telephoned ahead and
were met by a machine which towed
them to the hotel Bellevue-Stratford. Al
three o'clock in the afternoon they start
ed out again.
Mrs. Gould was formerly Miss Kath-
crime Clemons and as Miss Clemons
chirstened Mr. Gould's yacht Niagara,
which was built by the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company about five years
ago.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
SPECIAL MEETING OF
Y. N. C. A. DIRECTORS
Business Men of City Invited
to Discuss New Building
Project

There will be a special meeting of the
Board Of Directors and Advisory Com
mittee Of the Young Mems Christian
Association at the New Century Club
this evening. Invitations have been
sent out to a large number Of the
prominent business men Of the city to
attend this meeting.
The idea OF inviting the business men
+ is to get them interested in the pro-
ject to erect a new building and to
point out what a great benefit it will
be to the business interests of the city
to get the young men into the associa-
tion.
? George f. Tibbetts interstate secra-
ltary of the Y. NJ. c. A. for this district.
will be present and viii show stereop-
{ ticon views of some Of the new asso-
citation buildings erected in this cour-
try
The new building canvass is now
progressing as some of the most infu-
ential men in the city are interested
+ in the move.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
SCALDE0 BY HOT WATER
YOUNG MOTHER IS DEAD
Tried to Lift Boiler From
Stove and Receives Fatal
Burns

AS a result OF burns received on
Saturday night, Mrs. Laura v. Bowers
is dead and there is sorrow Of the
most abiect kind IN her late home, No.
500 Lombard street. The unfortunate
woman,s death is a most pitifu affair
I'm itself, but what makes it more so.
Is the fact that she had only been a
mother ten days. and leaves her infant
child motherless.
Mrs. Bowers received her fatal burns
while trying 70 lift a boiler OF hot
water from the stove. Il fell over and
the scalding contents poured over her
whole body. Suffering intense agony.
she went to bed and was later sent to
the Delaware Hospital by Humane
agent Frank Stout, who had heard
Of the accident and made an investiga-
tion. she died in that institution yes
terday. The baby IS now being cared
for by its grandmother. Mrs. Elizabeth
Wilson, at Eighth and Buttonwood
streets.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
YOUNG ROOSEVELT HURT
DURING FOOTBALL GAME
After Making Brilliant Play
for Harvard He Had to
Retire

Worcester, Mass, Oct. sO.-It has
developed that Theodore Roosevelt. Jr..
wasinjured in the second half of the
game between the Harvard freshmen
and Worcester Academy teams here
on Saturday, and was obliged to retire.
The fact that he left the game because
he was injured was kept quiet.
Jones. for the academy, had a clear
field in the middle Of the second half.
with only Roosevelt between himsel.
and Harvard's goal posts. In one OF
the prettiest tackles OF the game Roose
welt downed him and kept him from
scoring a touchdown, but was injured
in the chest while doing it. He accom-
panied the squad back to Cambridge
and at the academy it was said that no
fully expected to be out with the squad
at Cambridge for Practice today. In
Saturdays game Roosevelt made his
first appearance on the gridiron.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
THREE HELD FOR
THE UPPER COURT
Henry Burke Robbed Of His
Money on the Coast"
While He Slept
A PITIFUL NON SUPPORT CISE

While the Police Court docket today
contained the names of many male
factors. none Of the cases called for
trial We're of a particular serious nature.
There were three larceny cases. how
ever. and In each. the defendant was
held In $500 bail for the Court OF Gem
eral Sessions.
The prisoners charged with theft
were Albert Wright, colored larceny Of
a pair of trousers; Clarence Powell,
accused Of stealing razors and John
j. Griffin, for stealing 90 cents. the
property OF Henry Burke. The latter
had been drinking on Saturday night
and laid down beside the elevated
railroad wall at Water and French
streets, when Griffin is alleged to have
robbed him.
William Boyle who had been with
Burke testified that he saw the prisoner
follow Burke and he watched him.
He saw Griffin lay down beside the pro-
scouting witness and as the latter
slept, took his money from his pants
pockets.
William FoNest was fined $40 and
costs FOR interfering with Burchlnal.
a policeman while the latter was plac-
ing John j. Griffin under arrest For
rest was very meek today. and plead
ed that he had job to go to If allowed
his freedom. His appeal. however. fell
on deaf ears. and Judge Cochran then
imposed the heavy fine
A PITlFUL CASE.
When the case OF Peter J. Feeney.
charged with non-support and neglect
ing to support his minor children. was
called, Humane Agent Frank Stout in
formed the court that the case was the
most distressing that has come under
his notice He said that Feeney was
an excellent mechanic and was capable
OF earning SIC a week. but for the past
few weeks has not worked nor con-
tributed to the support Of his wife or
children.
Mrs. F'eeney. a sadfaced woman, and
her three small children were IN court
Mr. Stout said the little ones had
whooping cough and needed medical
attention. They are Mary, aged
years; Margaret, 1-2 years. and Alice
aged 10 months.
The family have been living in Z
room at No. -124 King street Excep
for the kindness OF neighbors ans
butchers IN the Second Street Marke
House, the mother and children woul'
have Jared badly. Feeney was arrest
ed on Saturday night on a charge o
drunkenness and the non-suppor
charge followed.
Al the request Of Afr. Stout the cas-
was continued until Wednes
day and IN the meantime. Feeney Is e
procure home for his family. II III
fails 70 do so he win be immediatel,
brought into court.
MANY MINOR OFFENDERS.
The Following cases We're disposed
OF: Wilbur Cobey. colored. disorderls
conduct. So and costs; Paul G. Num-
and James J. Friel, corner lounging. 81
and costs each. Vincenzo Di Lucca. as.
sault and battery. continued until TO.
morrow; Neal C.. Hand. drunk and dis.
orderly 50; John Welsh. a boy. mali.
cious mischief, 81; Mary Comgeys. col.
ored. disorderly conduct. 50; Dominica
Pasco. disorderiy conduct 81; Thorn.
as Leonard boy, disorderly conduct
81.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
LARGE TURNOUT
IS NOW ASSURED
Merchants and Citizens Coh-
tribute Literally to Mum
mers' Parade
GRllD SCALP WITH PULLEI MANY PRIZES ARE OFFERED

Arrangements are being completed for
the Aiummers Parade tomorrow evening
and indications point to the largest
turnout of the kind that has ever taken
place I'm this city.
The committee in charge Of the parade
have not yet assigned places in line TO the
various organizations which desire to
turn out but will do so at a meeting TO
be held tonight. The route Of the parade
win also be laid out this evening. All
organizations which desire TO take part
in the procession must notify the COM
mittee tonight. Newspaper men will act
as Judges and will be stationed at a
point Of vantage on Market street.
James O'Neal, president of the Mercan-
tile Association, will be chief marshall
of the parade which will be headed by a
Gordon OF police. His aides Will be:
First division, George W. Bader; second
division, William Lawton; third division,
ID. p. DuRoss; fourth division, W. r..
Frank; fifth division, w. J. Briggs; sixth
division, +. w. Mettler; seventh division,
Mark /. McKenna.
An innovation will be band concerts at
different points after the procession Is
over by the musical organizations that
took part These include two bands and
bugle corps and three fife and drum
corps.
PRIZES ANNOUNCED
The following prizes' have been an
nounced:
Best negro impersonator, b OK Of cigars,
donated by Samuel Hawkins.
Best organization in line, prize not
named, donated by William Lawton.
Milkman making the best display in
line. one hundred and seventy-hve pound
pumpkin. donated by George w. Bader
and Company.
Most artistically dressed woman in
line. five pounds best coffee, donated by
Heroy Tea Company.
Second prize, best organization in line
ten pounds decorated cake, donated by
J. c. Freebooter.
/ Best female impersonator. clock. do
mated by c. NJ. Banks.
I Best gown in line. fine shaving mug
/ donated by James Cohen.
Most comically dressed child in line
under twelve years of age. umbrella, do
mated by ID. Ross and Son.
( Best rat man in line, smoking s ct, do
mated by Lyn Thomas.
Tallest man in line, twelve pound ham
donated by ID. p. DuRoss.
Best Dutchman IN line, prize not nanel
but will be donated by Wright & David
son.
Lady wearing the largest hat in line
case OF corn, donated by James O'Neal
Smallest child in line walking, hnge
ring. donated by Samuel II. Baynard.
To lady wearing finest costume In thl
line Of parade, large bottle Of Lazelri
violet water, donated by Joseph p. VIII
liams.
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
RAILWAY CLERK ARRESTED
Charles w.. Hammel Charged With
Robbing the Mails.

Postofice Inspector William J. Max
en-, Morse and Ryan yesterday arrested
Charles w. Hammel. postal clerk
running between New York and Balti-
more, as he left the train at Baltimore
He is charged with robbing the mails
and several decoy bills were found OF
his person.
Hammel lives in Baltimore and has
been in the railway postal service 70;
about five years. He has been running
on the Washington express southbOuDc
that arrives in Wilmington shortly
before 8 o'clock each morning.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
ILLNESS CAUSED THIS
MAN TO SHOOT HIMSELF
Unable to Longer Endure
Life William Thomas
Commits Suicide

After suffering from illness for
some time and unable to longer endure
life as a result. William Thomas. aged
SO years, shot himself through the
heart at his home. No. 2O2 Eighth ave-
nue. at $50 o'clock this morning and
died almots instantly. He committed
his rash act with 32-calibre revolver
and with unerring aim sent the bullet
through the most vital organ of the
body.
The dead man was employed as a
bookkeeper at the Todds Cut shops Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
He was married and is survived by his
wife and two children.
Coroner Purlzs was notified of the
suicide and Immediately started an in
|vestigation. An inquent will probably
be held over the remains.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
OWEN j. HESSION
PASSES AWAY
Died at His Home After
Being Ill But One
Week
WAS A PROMINENT CITIZEN

After an illness Of but a week. Owen
j. Hessin, aged 90 years, one Of VIII
mngton's best known American
citizens, died at his home. No. 1928
tanning street, at II o'clock last night
HIS death was due 70 complication OF
diseases, but was hastened by rheu-
matsm attacking his heart.
/ Mr. Hession Is survived by a daughters
Miss Anna G. Hession and a son, A.
/ j. Hession.
/ The funeral will he held from his
late home on Wednesday morning. at
10 o'clock with requiem high mass at
ST. Paurs r. c. Church, and interment
will be made in the Cathedral ceme-
terry.
CAME HERE WHEN QUITE YOUNG
The deceased came to this country
with his parents from Ireland. when
he was but five years OF age. He first
lived in Albany, n y, and later when
"a young man. came to Wilmington
where he obtained a position with the
j. Morton Poole Company as a station
airy engineer He remained in the em-
ploy OF this concern for twelve or
fourteen years and then and then went
into the flour, feed and coal business
az Front and Tatnall streets.
Later Mr.. Hession moved to SIS
Lancaster avenue where he remained
in the same business until two years
ago when he sold out, and went into
the real estate business He was
member OF Division No. /. A. o. H.,
Knights Of Columbus. ST. Paul's Bene-
fetal Society, Holy Name Society Of
st. Paurs r.. c. Church and the Irish
] American Association.
Mr.. Hession was a prominent member
of ST. Paul's r. c. Church. IN politics
he was "a Democrat and was considered
one of the heads OF the party.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
speeIaI cars for New castIe.

c. p. Holcomb, superintendent OF the
Wilmington, New Castle and Southern
Railway Company, announced this morn
ing that for the benefit OF those Whining
tonians who desire 10 attend the Hallow-
cen celebration in New Castle he would
place every car on the line in service on
Tuesday evening. New Castle built-in
cars will run on a ten minute headway 10
the p. a r junction this connecting with
the cars Of the Wilmington City Railway
Company 70 that point.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
NJ. C. A. GOSPEL MEETING
ddress Was Made by Todd B. Hall,
Baltimore Detective.

The Y. NJ. c. A. Gospel meeting at the
|arrick Theatre yesterday afternoon was
be most successful that has been held
lis season. The speaker was Todd b.
IAN. the famous Baltimore detective.
here were several selections by Prof.
|brtese. OF Philadelphia, the famous harp
layer.
4 |Ths exercises at the High school this
Iorning as usual were interesting and
SO instructive TO the students. A feature
i the exercises was a sketch given by
Iiss Eleanor Trunbower. Miss L. Irene
4 lott and Miss Minnie Edgar entitled
( 3vhy Girls Should go to College" The
4ipils sang several selections under the
srection of Miss Josephine Fletcher.
aProf. Berlin gave a short address.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
Special to The Evening Journal.


Norfolk, Va. Oct. sO-President Roose-
welt was in northeast gale of this coast
last night. The wind was beating fiercely
down upon the Virginia and Carolina sea-
board and the United States armored
cruiser West Virginia. flagship Of the
avmored cruiser squadron of the North
Atlantic fleet. with the President aboard,
was just south of Cape Hatteras at 8
o clock
The squadron is expected to pass in
|cape Henry today to Lynn Haven Bay.
Local wireless stations got in touch
with the flagship yesterday afternoon at
4 O'Clock. The flagship was then go miles
'south Of Hatteras, ."bucling" heavy seas
and sticking its sharp prov into the teeth
pf gale which was just gathering about
hat hour
The flagship continued in communica-
ion with the coast wireless stations
through the day.
The Dolphin has arrived in Lynnhaven
Met and is there awaiting the coming Of
he West Virginia and escort.
Uon the arrival of the flagship the
President will Immediately transfer to the
despatch boat and return to Washington.
Nothing has been seen or heard Of the
sylph. reported to have sailed from Wash
ugton yesterday for a cruise in the bay
E nd perhaps a trip TO the Roads, under
favorable weather conditions. with Mrs.
Roosevelt and Archie and Ethel Roose-
elt aboard.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
BUILDING PERMITS
Thirteen New Houses to be Erected at
Once.

Building Inspector Connolly today Is
sued the following permits: To Frank
Laskainski. six dwelling at Stroud and
Anchorage streets. $1,000 each; store at
Marshall and stroud streets. $1,000. and
two dwellings at Marshall and Anchor
age streets. $1,000 each; TO n. Smith
Barkley for Linderman Brothers. two
dwellings IA Washington street between
Twenty third and Twenty fourth. $f700
each; to Harry S. Lynch. two houses
I'm west side of DUPONT street between
Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth
street, $500 each.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
Entertained Bride and Groom.

At the home of Patrolman John
Wintrup, No. 1912 Lombard street, last
evening, Mr.. and Mrs. William Roebig
were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Win
trup. Mrs. Roebig. who is a nephew
OF Mr.. wintrup. lives in Pittsburg and
is employed as an express messenger
running between New York and Pitts
burg. The couple are on their wedding
tour, having been married at Mrs. Roe
big's home IN Maryland on Wednesday
last.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
DEATH OF SAMUEL BARELEY
Died at His Home at the Age Of Nine
ty-four Years.

Samuel Barkley. aged "a years, died
on Saturday az his home. No. S23 JEFF
ferson street
Until recently Mr. Barlzey was I'm
apparent good health and on Thursday
last called upon a friend. Upon his re-
turn he was taken m and sank gradu-
ally until he died.
The deceased was born In Ireland.
but came 20 this country In 1SiS. He
worked FOR many years In the Pyle
leather factory and retired about
twenty years ago. His wife died IN
1867. and he Is survived by three
daughters. five grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. The funeral Will
take place on Tomorrow afternoon and
interment win be made in Old swedes
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
Injured by cave-in.

While engaged in digging a sewer
trench az Sixth and Market streets at
Las o'clock this afternoon the earth gave
way and fell in upon Nicholas Carlo aged
50 years. He was buried up to his neck
and was removed 10 the police station
badly injured. The earth fell in on his
head and he had to be dug out.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
Preachers Hold Meetina.

At Union NJ. f. Church parsonage this
morning the regular weekly meeting Of
the Preachers Association was held. En-
couraging reports were heard from min
listers Of the various Methodist Churches
in the city and an interesting paper was
read by the Rev. Alfred Scott. evangelist
Of this city.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
BOUTS AT TAs CASINO
Joe Jeanette and Black Bill Will Meet
in Ten.round Wind.up.


Patrons OF boxing VIII get a rare
treat next Thursday night al the Ca
slno, Flftieth and Market streets. whSn
Joe jeanette. Of New York, and Black
Bin. OF Merchantville. meet In the ten
round windup When Il Is considered
thatt hese two heavyweights only three
weeks ago put up the hardest kind of a
bout in this city. It win not be surpris-
ing TO see many unable TO gain adInis-
sion at the Casino on that night Each
man has won twice from the other. and
MS this is the NTH meeting Of these two
men. il is sure 70 be a hard battle.
Both fighters are already IN training.
and 1t is a hard matter TO pick the
winner In the prellminaries Jimmy
Livingstone. OF Philadelphia. meets
Kid Peerless. Of Palmyra. n. j.. and
there viii also be one other star bout.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
SHOTS STARTLED
townsend PEOPLE
Bailiff Powell Brings Negro
Thief to a Halt With
Revolver

Townsend was s'artled late last night
by a sudden fusil@ lie Of revolver shots
and for time, it wss thouf ht that the
serious riot of last suiiner SOS about to
be repeated The trouble Was caused by
william johnson. a negro, who claims to
be from Middietown. and as a result of
his debut in Townsend, he is now pris-
oner in the county workhouse, having
been committed to that institution today
on default of 500 bail by Magistrate
Thomas Bratton.
johnson is accused of stealing pair
of shoes from DeVallingers store in
Townsend. He ran. after appropriating
the shoes and Town Bailin Clayton
Powell started in pursuit.
SHOT AFTER FUGITIVE.
The negro refused to halt when COM
manded to do so by the officer and the
latter brought his gun in play. He fired
several shots after the fugitive but still
the latter kept on going. Another shot,
however, did the work and brought the
man to standstnl. The bullet just
grazed his scalp but did no further dam
age.
Previous to going into DeVallinger's s
store, johnson payed a visit to the gem
eral merchandise establishment Of J. s.
and W. Eattamus and and was inclined to
be ugly there. He insisted on dollar bill
such as is used for advertising purposes
and of no value whatever. being changed.
He left, however without causing any
serious trouble and Immediately went to
DeVallinger's store where he stole the
shoes
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
AutomobiIed to WiIminaton.

Albert Bothman. proprietor of the
sherman House. Lancaster, Pa, Cap
tain Lands, Charles II. Grove and W.
Harrison OF that city spent yesterday
in Wilmington. The party came from
Lancaster in an automobile and return
ed last evening.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
+L[GATE VISITS ORPHAHAGE

bst Rev. Diomede Falconio, D. D.,
Talks to ST. Joseph's Scholars.
|rhe Most Rev. Dioemde Falconio. d.
apstolic delegate. visited st. Jos
his Home for Colored Children yes
|day aud delivered an interesting and
|structive address TO the scholars.
his Exxcellency was accompanied by
/. Rt. Rev. John ]. Monaghan. Bishop
this diocese; the Very Rev. Justin
|.carthy. director Of st. Joseph's Sem
l,ry: Father Lanahan, of Charleston.
e.: the Rev. Conrad ReRbescher and
Rev. John Clancy. of St. Joseph's.
4 The apostolic delegates addressed the
rs in English and spoke for about
|enty minutes.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
Who Has Uncle siIIy's pOo?

City Court Officer William Heal lost
a small black dog which. he prizes very
highly. He will reward the finder lib
orally if the animal is returned to him
az the police station.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
chiId Run over BIZ Team

Robert Horton. aged four years, of No.
5o6 Tatnall street. was struck and knock
ed down by team al Fifth and Tatnar
streets today and painfully though not
seriously injured. He was taken 10 his
home. and was given medical attention.
Evening journal., 1905-10-30
win Attend Services.

on Sunday, November l2 at 1880 a.
M, Centrevill Lodge. No. 81 win at
tend divine services in Lower Brandy
wine Presbyterian Church. A special
sermon viii be preached by the pastor.