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Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Bethel Church Revival.

The big revival now IN progress at
Bethel A. NJ. T.. Church, of which Mon
trose w. Thornton is pastor, is stirring
the colored people to religious interest
in all parts Of the city. Fifty conver-
sions have already been reported.
Elizabeth Howard, of Iowa. has
charge of the meetings. She is a coll
orcd woman preacher Of wonderful
emotiona' power and is doing a great
work IN this city with the colored peo-
p,L
Last Sunday afternoon she held a
meeting for women only, az which ev-
cry seat IN the church Was filled. To-
morrow afternoon she viii hold a spe-
cial meeting for everybody and preach
the sensational sermon "Aftcr the Ball
is over"
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
ARE ACCUSED
OF A MURDER
speeIal 10 nc Evenlng Ionrnal.

GEORGETOWN, Jan. 19.-Charles
Mcdowell and Charles Coates, sons Of
prominent farmers who reside on ad-
joining farms near Greenwood. were
arrested last night on suspicion Of rob-
bing and killing James Agnew McMil-
Ian, a manufacturers agent in Pitts
burg, last November
Mcdowell and Coates were arrested
at the boarding house Of Mrs Ida
Chase by Sheriff Pritchett and Com
stable Curdy. and were committed to
jail to await the action Of Pittsburg
authorities. The young men denied
that they had been in Pittsburg, and
said they would easily prove an alibi.
The arrest Of the farmers sons was
brought about through circulars sent
out by the Pittsburg police department.
The description fits Mcdowell and
Coates. and the sheriff decided to
make the arrest
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
GRACE CHURCH SERVICES
DR.. Kellogg Prepares Unusually Intcr.
estinn Sermons for Tomorrow.

The Rev. II. w kellogg, VIII preach in
Grace NJ. E. Church tomorrow morning
on the subject. "The New Evangelism %
The evening subject viii be another In
the series Of brief sermons delivered
especially to young people On Lies
Sources OF Power Subject. "Tae Power
Of Great Conviction" In the treatment
of the evening subject. the need Of con-
viction in life and the consequent illumin-
alton resulting from conviction viii be
considered. Evening service viii continue
just one hour to he followed by the go.
cial hour. Strangers in the city aye most
cordially invited 10 these services.
The musical program for the day fol-
lows:
Morning-Anthem. choir. Calvary. %
Paul Rodney; onertory solo. "The Publi-
can. Vande Water. Miss Edmond
Evening-Anthem. choir, Nothing But
Leaves" L. o. Emerson: ohlgato 500.
Mss Edmond; anthem. Great Hodeemer, %
soioist. Miss Fleming; onertory solo
Rock Of Ages" Remicls. Miss smith.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19

Bv our own Wirc Publishers Press.
KINGSTON, jamaica, Jan. 10 (via
Holland Bay) Famine and scare
ity Of water to-day threaten this un-
happy city and a new terror has been
added that the whole town may be
buried under streams of back mud
which are oozing from fissures open
i'm the earth. To increase the confu-
sion fresh shocks have shaken the
city
Belief is growing even among the
whites that Kingston is doomed.
Among the negroes the fresh phe-
nomena has caused a panic equalled
only by that which seized them when
the first upheaval brought down their
homes.
Disease. as predicted, is beginning to
make its appearance. The vegetable
diet and impure water TO which ev-
cry one has been driven is getting In
its work Pestilence stalks the streets.
Physicians who have been devoting
themselves TO the care OF those in
jured in the earthquake are now being
called on to treat diseased persons.
And there arc no medicines.
I.ONION. Jan. a. seven hundred
bodies have been buried and 1917 other
bodies have been recovered from the
ruins and either have been or are
awaiting Identification. while a large
number Of persons are still reported
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
MOVEMENT OF DIPLOMATS
Ambassador Riddle, the Predecessor Of
Minister Horace C. Knowles. Goes
to His New Post.
ny our own wlro. publlshers' Press.

By our own Wiro, Publishers Press
BUCHAREST. Roumania. Jan. 10. =
Hon. John w. Riddle. Minister OF the
United States to Roumania and servia.
who was recently promoted TO the am-
bassadorship to Russia, was received
yesterday IN farewell audience by King
carol The King ana queen of Ron-
mania. the latter the famous and much
beloved Carmen sylvia, have one OF the
most refined and delightful courts On
all Europe and special couriesies ana
attentions have been shown by them 70
the American Minister and his family.
MIR. Riddle goes from here to Belgrade,
where ne will have "a farewell audience
with the King, after which ne VIII
make his departure FOR So. Petersburg.
10 take charge Of the Embassy there
February ]. Pending the arrival OF the
successor OF the recently appointed
Minister to Roumania and Servla,
Horace G.. Knowles of Wilmington
Delaware the secretary Of the Lesn-
ton. Montgomery Schuyler, wil be the
acting Minister
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
BEDROOM GUTTED
Fire of Unknown Origin Damages sa-
loon at Eighth. and TatnaIl.

Fire Of a mysterious origin destroyed
the contents of a third story bedroom
at the saloon of Jennie Beatty, at
Eighth and Tatnall streets, this morn
ing. causing a loss Of about 500.
The alarm was given by a woman
passing the place. The department
made a quick response, extinguishing
the blaze with chemicals. The pro-
prietress Of the saloon stated that as
the room was unoccupled she could not
assign a reason for the fire.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
DEAD ON OPERATING TABLE
Man Apparently Expires After an op-
Grafton. But is Restored 70 Life.

DETROIT, Jan la.-Apparently dead for
ten minutes on the operating table in St.
Mary's Hospital. Charles Fremont. As
years old, was revived and is now on the
way to recovery. His demise occurred
when Dr. Eugene Smith operated On him
for magtoid abscess Of fo-ty-taree years
standing.
The doctors found on ohiseling through
the skull that the abscess extended into
the throat. on account of this extension
the giving Of an anaesthatic was exceed
ingly difficult.
The patient found it hard to breathe,
and finally the lungs and heart stopped
working entirely. Artificial respiration
was resorted to<and after "a lapse Of ten
minutes the sparks of life returned and
gradually he got stronger.
It was the fifth operation Fremont had
undergone for tho trouble. The fourth
was performed in Philadelphia in 1889 by
DR.. Godden and DIT. Taylor who ATTENDED
President Garfield.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
SCISSOR BLADE LET
THEM OUT OF PRISON
Three COnViCtS Cut Away
WOrkhOuse Wall But Didn't
Enjoy Liberty Long
GUARD OVERTAKES
MEN AT NEWPORT

Albert White, Herman Kloss and
John Mccullough, prisoners in the New
Castle County Workhouse, escaped
from that Institution this morning by
cutting through a brick wall. They
were not at liberty long, however hav-
ing been overtaken at export two
miles from the workhouse, one hour
after their escape from the institution.
White, Kloss and Mccullough were
employed in what is known as Work
shop 0. 2" where clothing is made by
the prisoners. This shop is located in
the south wing Of the ui-ding and IS
divided near the southerly end by a
wall by which is formed a separate
room which Is used as a storeroom for
goods.
Cut Through Wall.
The prisoners We're put to work as
usual at 7.30 O'clock this morning and
at 7.45 o'clock a shop guard having oc-
casion to 90 into the store discovered
that a hole sufficiently large 10 admit
Of the passing of q mans body through
had been cut in the southery wall and
that the men had made their escape
by means OF it,
AS the wall is nearly a foot thick
II was evident at first glance that the
convicts had been at work making the
opening for several days, though the
only trace Of a tool TO be found was a
scissors blade That their operations
were not discovered before is due to
the fact that the hole was cut in the
wall directly back Of a large pile of
good..
Once the opening was made the
break for liberty was easy, as it re-
quired but a drop Of about nine feet
to tho ground.
AS soon as the guard discovered the
mems escape he notified Chief Warden
Meserve and pursuit was at once be-
gun, the prisoners having but a few
moments start Of their pursuers.
Short Term Prisoners.
The convicts are short-term prison
ers, White having served two years OF
a five-year sentence fol. criminal as
sault and Kloss six months Of a two-
year sentence for larceny. McCullough
had put in about four months time OF
a years sentence for larceny.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
RihIn cIa.s suooessfuI.

The Nonokcmuk Bible Class of The
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church Bible
School, at Delaware avenue and West
street. has been a pronounced success
from the day Of its organization. The
teachers way Of instructing and his de-
hghtful social qualification are draw
ing increased members to the class.
The lesson for tomorrow is a practical
one and aims TO assist struggling
young men VINO need assistance.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
81 A week MORE
FOR MACHINISTS
Pusey and JsneS Company
Grants Liberal Increase
TO Its Men

All machinists I'm the employ OF the
Pusey and Jones Company have been
granted an increase Of one dollar a
week in their pay to take effect at
once.
The announcement was made yes
terday Il is expected the employees OF
the other departments win be granted
an advance within the next week
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Governor Lea Responds.
INSULTED GIRLS
Young Men Fined and coIored Preach
er Held in City Court.

Francis McNiel and George Carter,
young men. were fnded SO and costs each
Ia city Court this morning for disorderly
conduct. II was charged that they had
appeared before the entrance to moroc-
co foctory this morning and insultcd sew
orai girls as they went IN to work Vitos
Fetch the superintendent OF the place,
was the complaining witness.
Cases against Isaac Taylor for dlsord-
erly conduct. and Ralph Pierce, for lar
ceny os bailoe, were continued untll Mon-
day Benjamin Iarue the colorod preach-
or accused Of stealing wire was held FOR
the Maryland authorities
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
ELECTRIC LIGHTS

Pennsy and Pullman Companies viii
Equip Their Cars With Them.
Within a short time an Of the Pull
man cars used on the Pennsylvania
lines win be thoroughly equipped with
electric lights. The work OF electrically
equipping these cars is now being done
IN the shops OF the Pennsylvania lines
west, as well as at the Pullman Conn
pany's plants. The lighting win include
electric lights in the berths. and the
storage system viii be used. This
Pennsylvania also win extend the sys-
tenn Of electric lighting 10 its through
and suburban passenger cars.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
cInymont Man pead.

George X. Lloyd, Of Claymont, died
at his home on Thursday, aged SO
years. Funeral services viii be ar
ranged later. Mr. Llyod was born at
Pennsgrove, n. j.. June 13, 1920. He
was junior warden Of Claymont Pro-
testant Episcopal Church, a member OF
the Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias,
Red Men and Masonic fraternities.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Another cuttsr Launehed.

The hull Of the United States resenue
cutter. No A. was launched 1T Tomp-
lsin's Cove n j., on Wednesday. when
sufficiently completed it VIII Be tow T.
the shipyards Of the Pusey and Jones
Company, this city, where the machinery
the local firm has been building for the
boat Will be Installed. The cutter is prac.
ticallysthe same as the steamer Pamlico,
which was launched last week It will
be used on the coast Of Maine.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
ORIGINAL BILL
WAS WITHDRAWN
New Measure For Borrowing
Money For City Will Be
Sent 10 Legislature
IMPRESSIONS HUNFAVORABLE
sn.elal % I'D EvenIng Jonrnal.

Special to The Evening Journal
NEW CASTLE. Jan. 1s-As tha result
o fGeorge Pierce and Colonel Harry @
Cavanaugh refusing TO serve as meme
bers Of commission TO control amy mon-
les Iaiscd as tho result of bond issue
for the purpose OF improving the city's
streets and creating a sewerage system
the original bill presented to the Legsia-
ture by Representative Holcomh has been
Withdrawn by him and new measure
will be introduced.
Ihe measure as proposed sets forth that
commissioners named IN It should attend.
practically to all matters pertaining to
the proposed issue thus taking o. out Of
the hands Of city officials Among those
named were Mr.. Pierce and Colonel Cav
anaugh, each of whom have Withdrawn
as members. In view OF this fact and in
order that a new bill may be substituted
the original measure will not go before
the Legislature.
To Appoint Election Officers.
II is now proposed at a meeting OF city
Council 10 take steps toward framing au-
other measure IN substitution fer the orig
inal one. This. It is said, viii authorize
the calling Of a special election for the
purpose Of selecting the commi oners
and empowering the governor 70 name
the judge and inspector of said election
This proposition IS not meeting with the
approval Of "a number OF citizens who are
interested in the legislation, they ella M ng
that Il will seriously imperil the future
credit Of the city, which, In view cf the
fact that atp resent Il has no bonded IN
dcbtedness is believed to be god.
A prominent citizen in speaking on the
subject. and one who is in no way con-
nected with the advancement of the pro-
posed measure. said yesterday;
ut seems to me TO be n bad PROPOSE
ton to send such bill as the one pro-
posed before the Legislative body. What
kind OF an impression will It maker Sure
~ there can be hut one meaning taken
out Of II and that Is that should an elec-
ton be held and the officers appointed ioI
such be appointed IN the usual manner
there viii or may be some crooked work
done. II this impression IS created st 8.
reasonable 10 suproso that any man oi
body OF men would be willing 70 advanci
] llel money 70 a. NtAt MH'NN 'AltN'H'' a.
thought to be corrupt Il scarcely &c aml
possible II appears to me thqt there ar'
plenty Of good men in New Castle VIII
could be named as commissioners WHO are
above reproaoh IN every respect Woult
not it be wiser to name set OF men
place them before the public and II aush
can be said against their integrity la
them step outl rie very fact that it IN.
been spread abroad that the Governor
may be called upon to appoint officers foi
an election in which purely local matters
are involved. will have marked enec
upon the future welfare Of the city"
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Brownson Library Reoeption.

Members Of the Brownson Library
Association are preparing for their
twenty first annual reception, which
vii he given IN Turn Hall on Wednes-
day evening, February G. The MEM
bers Of the committee in charge are
John j. Farley, chairman; ]. Frank
Gregg. secretary. and George W. Cor
rigan, treasurer.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Mr.. PONDER RETURNING
Coming Back From Kingston on
Steamer Bella Via New York.

James w. Ponder for whose safety
fears were entertained, he having sailed
some time ago Tor fatal Kingston on .he
steamer Bella, is now en- route on board
the same steamer for New York and Is
expected to arrive at home on Monday.
Robert Termination, who IS a director
i'm the Atlantic Fruit Company received
a dispatch from the general offices Of
the company, IN Baltimore, this morn
ing, stating that the Bella did not land
at Kingston, as at first supposed.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
EVANS PROPERTY SOLD
Purchased by Mr.. Lansdale, Of Phila-
deInhia. for $1,000.

AT public sale this morning the home
Of Harry L. Evans located in Claymont,
was sold this morning, the purchaser
being a Mr.. Lansdale, Of Philadelphia.
who held a mortgage on the property.
The price paid was $1,000.
Following the sale Of the house a sale
Of household goods took place and viii
be Continued until ell Of them are dis
41oen1l Of
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
FARMERS INSTITUTE
Horace Roberts to Address Diamond
State eranae on Monday Nisht

A farmers institute vii be held on
Monday evening in stanton Hail. un-
der the auspices of Diamond state
Grange, No. 2. Horace Roberts, Of
Moorestcwn. n. j.. viii speak on Farm
Mana aeqaenf"
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
ST. Andrews School Rally,

st. Andrews P. E. Sunday school at 3
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon win hold
its annual rally in the interest of mis-
sions John W. Woodo. of New York,
corresponding secretary Of the General
Board of Missions, win be the speaker.
He is a fine orator
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Addreas bv Treasurer Berry.

William IT.. Berry State Treasurer OF
Pennsylvania. win deliver an address ON
the subject of peace" at Friends Mcct-
ing House. Fourth and West streets. al
23o p. IN. tomorrow. The committee feel
that a trent is ia store and are very de-
srous thot there be a fun Attendance.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
asaIeauardIna on credenlIaIa.' ?


DOVER. Jan. lg-Washington's Birth
day will be observed with patriotic de-
monstration 70 be participated In by the
patriotic societies Of lower Delaware at
Little Creek. Camps Nos s. i6 and 70 will
participate and arrange the celebration
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
TO SETTLE QUESTION
Delaware New Jersey Boundary Dis
pute Now Before Congress.

II IS anticipated that within a short
time tho pclaware-New Jersey bound
airy question will be settled by the
passage by Congress Of e. Joint resolu-
tion ratifying an amlc8ble agreement
reached by a JOINT commission appoint
dby the legislators OF the two Com
monwcaiths.
Yesterday an agreement was report
cd between Representative Burton and
the New Jersey congressman by which
tho former withdrew his opposition to
the ratihcation resolution, and It VIII
be reported to the House to-day By
Representative Parker.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT
a. A. Miller Now Has Charge Of PhH-
adeiphia Division Of the B. & o.

A. A. Miller has been appointed en-
gineer OF the Philadelphia division OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. with
headquarters IN Philadelphia. Mr.. Mil
der takes the place Of William Trapneli,
who has been promoted TO the position
OF division engineer OF the Baltimore
division, where a vacancy was created
by the resignation of ". X. Hendricks.
who has accepted an offer from a West
ern road.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
New salvation Army Workers

Major Hunter win conduct special
meetings tonight for the Salvation
Army tonight and all day tomorrow.
He viii also commission fifteen new
officers for the local corps work An
open n-air service will be held tonight
at Fifth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19

RICHMOND, Va.-The Tooth anniver-
sary of the birth of General Robert E.
Lee, the Southern military leader, IS
being observed throughout Virginia to-
day.
PHILADELPHIA-The jury in the
Morrison divorce case, after being out
eighteen hours. sent in word at 10
O'Clock this morning that they were
unable to agree. Judge Won Mosch-
zisixer sent back word that he would
be within call all day in anticipation Of
receiving a verdict. At the above time
there was no signs Of an agreement
LONDON-The steamer Naderland, Of
the Red star Line. collided with the
steamer New Orthcastie off South
Goodwin. early this morning, sinking
the latter vessel Three members Of her
crew are missing.
YORK-Dr. w. r. Bacon left here
to-day for Kingston, Jamaica, to search
for Mrs. Mary J. Weiser a wealthy
widow who is supposed to have been
crushed 20 death in the Myrtle Bank
Hotel in the earthquake
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Car Damages carrlaae.

A trolley car Of the Wilmington City
Railway Company struck a wagon be-
longing TO Jacob Johnson, Of Hockes-
sin, at Fourth and Shipley streets at
noon, breaking wheel and otherwise
damaging the vehicle.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
illustrated Lecture.

An illustrated lecture on Florence" by
w Hudson shaw. NJ A.. VIII be- given ut
the New-Century Club next Tuesday af-
ternoon at o'clock. This win be the
first OF a course OF three lectures On cities
in Italy.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Died in Hospital.

Hilda, the nine-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs j. b. Chadwick. Of near
odessa. died at the Delaware Hospital
on Tuesday afternoon from typhoid
fever. The funeral was held yester-
day. interment being made in Town
send cemetery
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
WnnkIa WI aiaiIalios.

secretary. yyigglesworth Of the Board
Of Health reports the following vital
statistics for the week: Births, "a;
deaths. 2S marriages, S3. For the
corresponding period last year there
We're 8 marriages, 4 births and IS
deaths.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Bad Nearo Arrested.

Harry Brown, a negro living out
Browntown way, was arrested this
morning by Officer JaSobowski on a
charge Of indecent exposure. He VIII
he given a hearing Monday in City
Court
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
water WAGON Damaaed.

AS one OF the dupont water delivery
wagons was passing out Market street
at Eighth the axle Of a rear wheel
broke. causing the vehicle 20 be put
out OF service.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Bank cle,rinos.

Reported by the Security Trust and
Safe Deposit Company the bank clear
ings for the week were S1.36S,14S; for
the corresponding period last year ST.
2S2.352.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Iniurnd shonIcIer.

William Garland, Of No. 7OS King
street, fell at his home this morning
and dislocated his shoulder. He was
taken to the Delaware Hospital for
treatment
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Mo Permits issued.

Owing to the wet weather there have
been no building permits issued by the
building Inspector since last Wednes-
dav.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
Pet Monkey Dead.

Judge" W. r. Jones' pet monkey is
dead from broken heart at not hav-
ing seen its master for several weeks.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19

WILMINGTON TO- DAY ENTEHc
UPON A NaW YEAR AS A CITY
WITH BRIGHT HOPES FOR CON-
TlNuED PROSPERITY AND IN
CREASE.
Evening journal., 1907-01-19
WEATHER:

WEATHER:
UNSETTLED WEATHER TO- DAY.
PROBABLY RAIN TOMORROW.
NOON TEMPERATURE 81 DEGREES
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-14

every effort to have indictments re-
 turned against the slayer of Scott.
 The grand jurors know that better
 than anyone. They changed jurors on i me and although eleven voted for an indictment, charging murder in the first degree, no indictment was re. turned. I have referred the matter from one jury to another but the in.
 11uence of the defendant and his friends had prevented an indictment being returned. w. o. Taggart, ". IN. Trulock and other members of that grand jury can tell you how hard worked to bring about an indictment in that case I did my full duty. I finally took the matter to the higher court at Little Rock and there secured $10,000 Judgment for the widow of the dead man, against Ladd
 1 condemn that killing as much as MT. Nixon. He is not the only one , that can condemn. AS to the gam bling houses being open, I must say that l do not knew the entrance to any one gambling house in this city. That is not my duty. It is the IuIy of the officers, the sheriff and others to find these things out. The pros ecuting office is no detective agency. Let them report these violations to me and I will do the rest. It is unfair In Nixon to charge these things to me
 and he knows it. Mir Young is no factor ill this race and Nixon is not
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-14
A FAITHFUL NEGRESS
 PASSES AWAY

Mollie Smith, colored, died at her home in Greenville, suburb Of Pine Bluff, Friday night. She was one Of the most faithful and popular negro women in Pine Bluff and had many friends among the white people, as well as her own. She was the wife of Joe Smith, who has been employed by the Hammett Grocery Company TOT many years and who also stands hlgn with the colored and white people m this city, being an honest, hard-work- ing negro, His wife will be buried Sunday morning from her home ana no few white people intend to De pres ent at the services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-14

much of factor. After making other statements, answering various utter ances of MT. Nixon, Judge Jones clos- ed his speech, asking for the support of his friends and assuring them of his continued friendship and sincer- ity in office, whether elected or de- feated.
 In his rejoinder, Nixon denied statements attributed to him at bar becue by Judge Jones last night. His concluding remarks were similar to those in his opening speech, filled with abuse ana personalities.