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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
CITY JUDGE
IS OFFENDED
Cochran Insists on POIiteneSs
and Says Boys Are
Too Fresh

Henry Stelnberg, travelling SOAP agent.
was arruigned IN City Court this morning
and fined s. and costs for peddiing with
out license. a retail gracer named Alex
auder heing tho ccnplasuirr w.,aass.
ghomag oiyon accuaed of asaault tad
bauery upDn aeoFee ncn, was hc'9 M
kW ban far a heprlng m.mofrow
r.ui Donesn N oa0s md osnl
Neusaesig Vottn ua f coruar
lQauens. we've Anea 81 and costs caeh.
Albert Dfavan, g anai colorcd hor. uur
held in ggN nr1hation bond for future
good behavior ana Weslay Hsycs am
other oolored boy. WAS committed to tho
Ferris School az the request OF his mother
on charge Of incorrigibility
Thomas Edwards was fined s. and costs
for disorderly conduct and the case OF
Nathaniel Baker. charged with a slmilar
onense. was continued until next Tues
day. -Four worshippers at the shrine OF
Bacchus were assessed 81 and costs each.
When John McCullen and Thomas
Gormlcy. boys, were araigned for hnv-
ing been in crap shooting carnival last
night at Fifth and Pine streets. Judge
Cochran postponed their cases until to-
morrow to permit them 70 get Witnesses.
While questioning these young fellows.
ono Of them aroused the Cochran ire by
saying yes" instead OF yes, sir" ana
was rebuked for IT, the judge stating that
"the boys over town are too fresh"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
WANT AMBULANCE
in POLICE CHARGE

The Phoenix Fire Company has made
application to City Council for an Increase
in its ambulance appropriation Of $500.
said increase TO be used in the mainte-
nance of another ambulance. This COM
pany claims that the rapid growth of the
city in the past few years has made It
impossible to longer do good service with
but one horse and wagon. and that 10
meet the present requirements two We
hicles are needed.
The matter was brought up at last
nights meeting OF Council and aftes the
communication from the fire company
was read, It was referred 10 the finance
and law committees
Police Should Have Control
Mr. Lynch, Of the Third ward, csfered
a resolution later in the evening which
provides that the ambulance service b.
put in charge Of the Police Department.
The resolution was adopted and referred
20 the law and finance committees.
In the event Of Council looking W IN
favor on the application OF the Phoenix
Company. there are many who would op-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
HELD REHEARSAL
AFTER MIDNIGHT
TOO Near Home" Company
will Give its Initial Per-
fOrmanCe Tonight

For the henent OF tho press and in
order TO work out" new costumes and
scenery, as well as to famiharlze them
selves with their lines. the TOO Near
Home Company which gives its ini-
tial performance at the Opera House
tonight. with Miss Emma Carus as
leading woman. gave their first dress
rehearsal at midnight last might in the
theatre.
Too Near Home" Is musical
comedy by Glen Marlborough author OF
Babes In Toyland. "The Wizard OF
o." as won as a number OF inter-
polated musical numbers by we'll known
authors. The music is by Victor
Herbert and is particularly bright and
catchy. Miss Carus Is by no means
a stranger to Wilmingtonians. having
scored a success as Lady Peacock" i'm
Woodland. This. however is her first
appearance in stellar role and upon it
depends to a great extent her success
along the same lines in the future. In
this production she has surrounded
herself with an exceptionally strong
company which includes Harry Dom
nelly Of Donnelly and Girard fame:
Henry Bergman, who for several years
supported Crane; Charles ]. jackson.
Formerly Of the Just out OF College
Company; Bradon Hurst, who for years
was with Frohman iu New York; Toby
Lyons, Of Chicago. formerly with the
Land Of Nod" and Comm Thro' the
Rye" Companies; Miss Anne suther-
land, who conducted her own stock
company and theatre in Chicago; Miss
Mnette Barrett. formerly Of the
Iyceum Stock Company. New York.
and Miss Vivian Townsend, formerly
with "Babes i'm Toy,and."
There are thirty we'll trained voices in
the chorus.
The production is under the direct
management OF II. J. Everall and IS
presented by the VIII ]. Block Amuse-
ment Company. The scenery, which Is
especially attractive, is from the brush
OF Frank Dodge
Miss Carus is a young woman of
Unusual abilty and has a remarkable
baritone voice. which she is able to
bring out 10 advantage in the new
production. In conversation she said
last evening: Il have endeavored 70
present a. pA.llr nlaich lnly be en- ioved
by everyone, and while I am cast for
the leading role I do not propose to
occupy the attention OF my audiences
to the exclusion Of the other members
Of the company. Too Near Home IS
a bright pleasing piece Of work and ]
feel sure it win meet with success
One thing can say and that is that
its lines are clean. There are. I am
stage to-day OF which cannot be said
Naturally we are all anxious that the
show should prove n success. as il
means much to all OF US
during the rehearsal Frank Bacon, o
the firm Of Gilbert & Bacon. photogra
piers. Of Philadelphia, took numerou
photographs of various scenes ana siyua
tions in the play.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
FOR WANT OF ROOM STATES
ARE HERDED LIKE CATTLE

lowed to continue is inexplicable. That
one or more homicide cases have not
been committed is due only to the uli-
ccasing vigilance Of the superintendent
and his assistants. and they alone by
their untiring efforts which have been
put forth day and night with undimin-
ished vigor. have prevented a crime os
this kind.
No room is left for the proper care
OF those confined in the hospital Man
iacs are crowded together and they
with no regard or thought for the well
fare or lives Of their fellow inmates
would, without a moments hesitation,
kin a fellow being without remorse.
This crowding has had TO be done by
the management because there is no
place in which to c0nfine these unfort-
mates. While they should be kept to
themselves it is utterly impossible to
do so II all those sent to the institu-
tion are to be cared for. They have
to be crowded and if the Legislature
does not grant an appropriation FOR the
erection Of an additional building even
more crowding viii have to be done.
Halls Lined With Beds.
To Accommodates all the patients the
has found It necessary
o fill the assembly hall with beds, and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
Patients Sleep on Cots in
Corridors Because Build
ing is OVerCrOwded

Il don't think the general public and
the lawmakers Of the State have any
conception OF the crowded condition Of
this institution" These are the words
Of DR.. William Hancker. superinten-
dent Of the State Hospital for the In
sane at Farnhurst in his biennial re-
port to the trustees of that place and
this indeed seems to be the condition
of affairs. The present crowded state
OF the hospital with the unfortunates
herded together like so many cattle
because Of insufficient appropriations
with which to build additional build
ings for their accommodations is not
only a blot on the State but is inhuman
in the extreme and a crying disgrace
and should appeal to the hearts OF
every right thinking citizen.
Every room in the hospital has three
patients in it and 1t is a wonder we
have not been compelled to report a
homicide" continues the superinten-
dents report That this should be al
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
POLE DIDN'T GO
UP IN FRONT OF HER HOME

spunly Mrs. Richard sidwell. of No.
1920 Tatnall street put 10 flight gang
OF men employed in putting up poles
fer the Wilmington AAsl.. rONer anu
Telephone Company to-day, because
they insisted ON erecting an unsightly
pole I'm front of her home.
No permission had been asked Of
Mrs. Sidwell TO erect tie pole on her
property and the men worked so
quietly that they mad almost succeeded
IN erecting the pole before the woman
discovered the move. Then she made
strenuous objection. but no attention
was paid to her but not to be out
wirted, she promptly jumped into the
excavation made for the pole. and de-
fed the men to proceed with their
work Then while the electric COM
7any'e employees }6oSsd on she filled In
the hois a.s- promised Them that II
they again Attempted TO plant the pole
they would meet with a warm recep-
ton
had American Flags Ready.
Fearing that the mon would usa
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
HORRIBEy BURNED,
YET WOMAN LIVES
Miss Lillian Barber, Of Iron
Hill, Nd. the Victim Of
Lamp Explosion
WAS SETTLING
MASS OF FLAMES

Occupying a cot at the Homeopathic
Hospital with her body from the waist
up. her arms and head burned almost
70 a crisp. Is Miss Lillian Barber. aged
10 years, OF Iron Hill. Md, and to tho
amazement OF the physicians ana
nurses in attendance upon tho young
woman, despite her terrible condition.
she is alive IL Is one OF the most rc-
markable cases ever brought to the at
tention OF tho local doctors.
Miss Barber was coming down the
steps at her home early yesterday
morning with a lamp in her hand
The lamp exploded, spreading oil over
the body Of the young woman and Inn
mediately she was a seething mass of
flames. Her father came to her rescue
and after being severely burned him-
self extinguished the flames, but not
before his daughter was horribly burn
ed The doctors have small hopes OF
Miss Barbers recovery. but the young
woman To-day was holding her own In
her struggle for life.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
No Sunday Services Because
Auditorium is Used as a
Bedroom

has even resorted 10 small cots and
lounges to accommodate the ever in
creasing demands. As a result or this
condition the managers have been ur-
able to have the Sunday services. and
the entertainments Of all kinds have
been suspended for more than year
Those In charge Of the hospital VINO
understand the care Of the insane con-
slider the gathering of the patients in
the music hall whether for services
concerts or entertainments a necessary
part Of the treatment of all cases of
mental alteration. That the poor un-
fortunates miss their diversions goes
without saying and the Oft repeated
questions when arc we going to have
a dancer or when can we have sun
day service again?" from them have
made the officers OF the institution feel
somewhat guilty as they are the ones
TO whom these unfortunates look for
all things pertaining TO their welfare
Continued on Second Page.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
INTEREST AND BONDS.
DUE BUT NOT PAID
Investors Must Wait Until
Council and Water Board
Settle Differences
CREDIT OF THE
CITY IS AT STAKE

The payment Of interest and the re-
demption of matured bonds Of the
Water Department, due on January 1,
is being held up because Of a differ
ence Of opinion between the depart
ment and City Council as to which is
compelled under the law to meet the
obligation. It has always been the GUS
tom for the city to pay this money on
January 1, and what effect the present
move will have can only be surmised.
Interest amounting to about $1,000
and bonds of $1,000 are due and there is
no likelihood Of these payments being
ordered this week, as a meeting Of the
finance committee Of Council and the
Water Commissioners is scheduled for
next Monday afternoon at / O'Clock for
discussion Of the subject. Council con-
tends that the Water Board must make
provision for the payment of interest
on loans and the redemption Of bonds
as they mature, but on the other hand
the Water Commissioners contend that
1t is only when there is a surplus that
the money must be turned over to City
Council, for this specific purpose So
that is the present status of the case,
and until the misunderstanding is ad-
justed the investors who hold the
bonds must wait for their money.
Water Departments Reply.
- Last week Council submitted to the
water Board a list Of interest and ma
tured bonds due, with the request that
provision be made by that body for
payment Of the same. A communica-
tion has since been received by Coun-
Gil from the Water a artment to the
effect that the board could not meet
the obligation. as it had no money, and
the receipts for the ensuing year would
be entirely inadequate to pay for the
work on the new water system.
The Water Board contends that only
in case of a surplus must the depart
ment turn over 10 Council its funds,
with which TO pay interest and redeem
mafured bonds. Exception is male.
however. in the loan Of 100000 pro-
vided by the last legislature for water
improvements. The interest Of this
must be paid by the department under
the act as passed.
Since 1889 the Water Department
has turned over to the city about $780,
600 in surplus funds. much larger
amount than the maturing bonds and
the interest thereon have amounted to
during the period The communication
concludes with the statement that il
the Legislature makes ample provision
to complete the new water system, the
substantial surpluses OF years past
may again be restored and turned over
to Council at the end of each year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04

violence. Mrs. Sidwell took the pre-
caution to supply herself with Ameri-
can flags, intending to plant them on
the hole but this was not necessary.
as the gang. bafied in its move, de.
parted. The pole was also carried o5e
but was left in an open lot near Use.
Mrs. Sidwc as her eye ON IT. law
ever, an viii be kept toes OF
for the Of the men. angman
keep watcl- n a shot gun, disclosed
sary. said Mrs. Sidwell 10 agrap from
Journal reporter to-day.
don't say anything in -
don't wish any nctoriety. sonaIly Con-
One Pole Already Ereete' ,otoo LAM.
Sometime ago a pole
Mrs. sidwelrs property
company. and she consid ses for three
hcient. She is the W January "a
GARNER Richard Sidweli April IL, IS.
ordinary circumstances is details ad-
pleasant little woman. Her "A. Miller
morning. however. dena0nstraTilming-
she win rot stand for any imrMsrket
and in her night she has the syn
OF 49, s~tsre neiBhborhco&
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
LEGISLATORS PAY
WILL BE ARGUED

Before Superior Court tomorrow
morning it is expected that argument
viii be made to determine the interpre-
tation OF the provision Of the Legisla-
ture governing the compensation of
legislators.
The question viii be argued on a case
stated, Attorney General Robert II.
Richards 10 represent the State and
James Satterhcld and George n. Davis
the legislators. The point of conten-
tion is whether the members Of the
Legis ature shall be paid for the ac-
tual number Of days the recent extra
session OF the Legislature was at work.
which was five. or whether they shall
receive compensation for thirteen days,
the time between the call for the ses-
sion and the adjournment Of the ses-
siol.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04

unbalanced from his continued business
reverses.
ST. PAUL-AIrs. Wilhelmina Kundy.
20 years old. who lived with her son
at No. 2i6 West Fairfield avenue, was
found dead in the cellar last night. Her
head was battered in. A box built
into the wall had been broken open and
rified Of $500 the property OF her son.
CLEVELAND. O.-Eight persons
were injured, two perhaps fatally. in a
street car accident here early today.
While running at a high rate of speed
"a car jumped the track at Fairfield and
West Fourteenth street and swung into
an iron trolley pole. The car was bat
tered and the passengers badly cut and
shaken up.
COMSTOCK, Oregon-The northbound
Portland express, the fast passenger
train on .he Southern Pacific Railroad
between san Francisco and Portland.
was wrecked hast night two miles north
Of here. Engineer Wechland was kill
ed and Fireman Long is missing. The
passengers were uninjured.
VIENNA.-News has been received
her rhat the crew OF the Austrian bat
tleship Arpad. the cruiser st. George
and the naval hulk Bellona have re-
peatedly refused to obey their officers
and petty officers. The mutinous in
cidents began on December 3 and were
continued on December IL. An investi-
CATION has been orderea
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
In AID OF THE
PEDAGOGUES
Board Of Trade Will EndedV.
or to Get Higher SaIa-
rieS For Them
TEACHERS ARE UNDERPAIT

After thorough investigation and
careful consideration of the subject
the special committee Of the Board Of
Trade appointed to look into the matter
Of having the salaries of the public
school teachers Of this city increased,
reported to the board last night the
result of their work In this report the
committee recommended the elimina-
tion Of section 93 in the new charter
which reads as follows:
Section SO. The amount provided
for the erection or enlargement Of
school houses, or for furniture and heat
ing apparatus for the same, shall net
exceed the sum Of twenty thousand
dollars for any one year, and the
amount for other school purposes shall
not in any one year he increased more
than one and one-half per centum ad-
ditional upon the aggregate amount fer
the preceding year Within these
limits. the amounts provided shall be
such as shall have been certified 10
Council by the Board of Public Edu-
cation"
1t was stated that it was not only
question of pay for the teachers but
Of a still more important matter. that
OF maintaining the high standard Of
the city's public schools. Some Of the
teachers do not get salaries equal to
that OF common servants and many OF
them are leaving the schools and TAX
ting up occupations that pay better
wages.
The elimination OF the section re-
ferred TO caused much discussion among
the members OF the Board. It was
stated by some members that the sec
tion in the charter is virtually the
same as is now in force. and if it is
adopted the conditions would be the
same as at present others argued
that the elimination OF this part ~ the
new document would avoid all conten-
tions that might arise and give the
Board OF Education fun power and au-
thority to ask for whatever appropria-
tions they may wish, or to take what
ever action they desire in the premises
Further arguments were advanced on
the ground that It was not advisable "a
alter the charter so soon. The matter
was finally settled by adopting a reso-
luton to receive the report of the spec
ial educational committee but to take
no further action on It, and another
resolution setting forth that the Board
OF Trade sympathizes very heartily
with the efforts Of the Board Of Edu-
cation and Of the teachers to obtain a
larger appropriation for the public
schools.
Here the matter was allowed to rest
and while the Board Of Trade has ap-
parently taken much interest in tho
subject they. last night, by their reso-
luton, allowed it to pass without any
stronger recommendations being made
by them than their simple approval.
The Report.
The report of the special COMMITTEES
was as follows:
To the President and Members Of the
Board OF Trade:
| Gentlemen:-YourC Committee on Edu-
cation having given careful considera-
tion to the financial needs of the Board
Of Education in this city and to the
various lines Of Improvement projected
by it. particularly the increase OF
teachers salaries, would report as fol-
lows, viz:
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04

The Bayard Legion last evening elected
the following officers: President, john p.
Dunbar; nrst vice-presidcni, JanIss A.
Perry: second vice-pre sident Joseph II.
Fitzpatrick; treasurer, Frank ]. -fly;
financial secretary. Edward B. Glpp; re-
cording secretary. r. NJ. Lowe; cCrre-
spending secretary r. NJ. Lowe: sergeant
at-arms. James n. Richards; marshal
Harry Jacobs; executive committee.James
Mcclure, Daniel Atkinson, Thomas tIol-
land; board Of governors, John ID. Can
non. II. Taylor Howard Harrison and
William Thompson.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
LINE
TO COATESVILLE

George II. odge. superintendent Of
the West Chester. Kennett and Will
mington Railway Company. has resign
ed his position. which he has held for
two years. and has been succeeded by
a Mr.. Baylis. Of Cincinnati. o.
Although it is not definitely known
what Mr.. Dodge's plans are II is un-
derstood that he is Interested In the
building OF a trolley road from Ken
nett Square 10 Coatesville. Pa II this
proposition is carried to completion It
will give Wilmington direct connec-
tons By trolley with that city.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
CARNEGIE GIVES
UNCLE SAM A GIFT

WASHINGTON. Jan. At is an
nounced at the White House to-day
that Andrew Carnegie has given $780,
600 for the erection Of a building in
Washington for the Bureau of Ameri-
can Republic. The United States
government and the various South
American republics have agreed to
purchase the site.
The announcement was made a.
conferences which Mr. Carnegie had
to-day with the President and Secre-
tary OF State Root.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04

pose the petition. It is contendcd that II
would be unwise to have two ambu'ances
in one engine house. It is suggested that
one ambulance be on the West SIDE Of
the city. about where the weccaooe Com
pany is located. Two districts could be
laid out and only In case Of necessity
should the wagons be allowed 20 intrude
on each others territory.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
Camp Farrell Election.

The next regular meeting and cleo
tion OF officers OF George V. Farrell
Camp, No. 1, U. S. T. V. will be he'd
this evening at the National Guard
Armory. All comrades are requested TO
be present. All ex-service men, hon
orably discharged, are invited to make
applications for membership.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
STEEL PLANT SALE
NOT CONFIRMED

Federal Judge Edward G. Bradford has
State Steel Company's property to ]. 3.
Newkirk, OF Philadelphia No objections
TO the confirmation are expected. however.
and the court will make the salo valid
within a few DAYS
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
Walls Are CONDEMNED.

Damaged by fire. Building Inspector
William M. Connolly has condemned
three properties at Third and dupont
streets and the rear wall OF the build
ing at No. 22f Market street. The
condened properties were ordered razed
immediately.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
Find stolen FruIt h Woods.

The theft Of two ive- pound boxes OF
candy and two boxes OF oranges from
a freight car at Delrhar was traced yes
terday by Railroad Detective Thomas.
and the goods found untouched in a
woods nearby. Boys are suspects OF
the theft, but, under the circumstances,
no arrests or prosecution viii follow.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1907-01-04
Mis- caho WiII Re sponsor.

Officials Of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany were to-day notified from Washing
ton that Miss Apple Calho will be invited
to act as sponsor for the revenue cutter
Parlias. which IS to be launched from the
local company's yards on January u.
Miss Caho is a popular woman Of New
bern. North Carolina. and included in her
party at the launch will be a large num-
Der of Southern people and numerous off-
oials from Washington, d. c.