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Evening journal., 1910-01-19
Williamson Machine Shop
and Richards Coal and
Lumber Yard Destroyed
---WiImingfon Firemen
Gave Assistance.

Fire last night and this morning. for a
time threatened the entire town of Hoe
kessin. located about eleven miles from
Wilmington The splendid work Of the
men Of that place, later augmented by
members of the Water Witch Fire Com
pany, who went to the scene of the blaze
with their engine. saved the place from
destruction AS it was the loss will be
about S25.Oo0.
The properties destroyed were
Machine shop OF Thomas Williamson.
Coal lumber and grain yards OF j. IL.
Richards and Company.
The blaze started in the. second story
OF the machine shop OF Thomas William-
son. a two-story frame building. about
4OxiO feet in dimensions
NJ. M. Writ, "A tinsmith. across the
street, discovered the blaze, and at that
timer yhe interior of the machine shop
was a SETTLING mass Of flames.
The blaze started at 9.15 o'clock and Mr..
Williamson is at q loss for cause for It.
a. there was nothing he said, in the shop
which could possibly have started the
fire. The blaze had a good start when dis
covered and it did not take long for the
AAH nkHAtfo u iNtANAA AAAN 1bhNAa9ANA NAie-'
the plant was doomed.
Spread to Lumber Yard
Tho flames spread rapidly and in short
time communicated to the coal and wood
yard of j. Fl. Richards and Company, the
property adjoining. and shortly after this
a large hay and shingle shed, belonging
10 the same firm, caught FIRE. Consider.
able lumber was in the yard. and it soor
was in flames and the plant Of the concerr
was Quilted.
The fire was most stubborn in the Rich
ards coal and lumber yard. and it was
there that the greatest menace TO Tho
town was centered. The piles Of lumber
furnished ready fuel for the flames, which
famed by a brisk breeze ate their wa.
rapidly. once started. the lumber fire was
difficult to extingush, and because OF ia
stubborn character it was deemed bes
TO call assistance from Wilmington an'
safeguard the remainder Of the town.
Water Witch Went Out.
The Union Fire Company prepared e
30 to the town but word was received
that the FIRE was under control
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
, pierce Divorce Suit.

Mrs AIDA n. Pierce. of Chester. be-
gan at Media, Pa, yesterday a suit for
divorce from her husband, ]. Harlan
Pierce. The statement OF claim was
filed in the office of the Prothonotary
in the Court House by her attorney.
Frank S. Morris. The couple were
married on January 20, 1887. and Mrs.
Pierce alleges that her husband de-
serted her on June 20. 1909.
on the date of the alleged deserton,
it is said that Mr.. Pierce went TO Will
mington, where he remained for some
time. He returned 70 Chester a few
weeks ago.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
Continued
WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. t9.-Fair
weather will continue during tonight
and Thursday in all districts east o.
the Mississippi river, and fair weather
will likely continue in the eastern
States through Friday.
Forecast till p. m. tomorrow.
For Delaware-Fair tonight and
Thursday; not much change in tenn
perature.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
Dead From Pneumonia.

Mrs. Howard Gray, of st. Georges,
died Of pneumonia yesterday in the
Delaware Hospital. Mrs. Gray was 40
years old and had been at the hospital
since January 3.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
FIRE MENACED HOCKESSIN;
DID $25,OOO DAMAGE

Later another call for help was received
and this time the Water Witch Company
was started for the town. The company
loaded its engine and 1900 feet OF hose on
a fiat car at the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road station, at Delaware avenue and du
Pont street, and at 1916 o'clock the start
was made for IIockessin.
The hremen arrived there about O'Clock
and Immediately went to work. large
quarry hole nearby which was filled with
water furnished a natural source of water
supply. and in short time the engine Of
the Whining ngtonsCompany was sucking the
water from the hole and throwing it upon
the burning buildings.
When the Wilmington engine started in
to perform its work the residents of the
place breathed more freely. II soon be-
came apparent that the Ere could make
no further inroeds and the people went to
bed. The hremen remained at their task
all night. however, and did not return to
Wilmington until O'Clock this morn
ing.
The wilmington hremen say the people
of 4ockessin did everything possible for
their comfort in appreciation for the work
they did. Before the men made start foi
home this morning an abundant lunch
was spread for them at the Temperance
Hotel and hot coffee was served
The second call for assistance was re.
ceived in Wilmington after the vino
changed and started the fire afresh and
threatened more damage.
There were a number Of dwellings in the
path Of the fire and had the wind been a
little stronger these buildings would have
caught FIRE.
Saved Other Buildings.
The men Of IIockessin and the farmers
nearby worked like beavers fighting Tho
fire Every bucket available was put il
commission and the bucket brigade thus
formed. was a big factor i'm keeping th'
hre from spreading. Snow was alst
thrown on buildings which were threat
ened
BY this good work the odd Fellows
Hall adjoining the J. II. Richards and
Company property. was saved as wer'
also tho properties OF Kennard F. Chand
Ter and NJ. c. Dixon. adjoining. and TN
general store Of Levy Courtman w. Franl
Taylor. across the street.
/ The loss on Winiamson's plant is es
timated At 5000 to 5000 while the los
of Richards and Company may reach $50.
! 900. Both concerns carried insurance bu
not enough TO cover their loses.
The coal and wood yard of Richard
and Company was filled with lumber an
coal all of which was destroyed.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
PhiIadsIphia Red Men Comma.

Teocca Tribe. No. 341. Improved
Order of Red Men, OF Philadelphia, will
visit Wawsset Tribe on Saturday
night and will confer the Warriors
Decree on a number of red skins.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
Recover Drowned Bows BODY.

SEAFORD. Jan. 1s.-The body OF z
year old George Baker, who was
drowned in the Nanticoke river Mon
day afternoon was recovered this morn
ing. The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
ROYAL Arch Masons Meetino.

The forty-second annual convocation
OF the Grand Chapter of Delaware,
Royal Arch Masons. IS TO be held in
the Masonic Temple this afternoon
and evening.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
Mrs. Riehenbereer Recovering.

Mrs. Margaret Richenbergcr. of No.
500 Shipley street is convalescent after
an illness of several weeks from pneu-
monia.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
Red Men TO Visit.

Mecoponacka Tribe of Red Men of~
Upland viii visit KeokulS Tribe OF this
city tomorrow night. KeokulS recent
ly visited tho Upland tribe. A joy
ous time Is expected tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
Elevator comnanv to dino.

Stockholders OF the Green Elevator
Company win hold their annual ban
Quct in Holts Gaze tomorrow evening.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19
"LADIEs NIGHT" AT
DEMOCRATIC LEAGUE

Tomorrow night az the Democratic
League will be ladies night" when
the clubhouse win be opened to the
women friends Of the organization A
delightful social time Is expected.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19

Advertising in THE EVEN
INC JOURNAL is a lever that
will lift your business into
prosperity.
Evening journal., 1910-01-19

Contlnued on seeond rase
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
IONA AID 5. D. ELECTION
SPOKE FOR Nm. \. TAFT

Following the nominations made in
lowe and South Dakota last week, Ex-
Senator H. C. HansbFouah fave out the
following interview from Minneapolis
on Friday:
Former Senator Hansbroueh. at the
West hotel. see hope for the regulars"
In his state in the showing of the Taft
men in Iowa. At the same time he
views with alarm the tendencies of the
progressive" movement. which he
compares with the populist wave of the
nineties.
History is being repeated. said
Hansbrough today. "Following the en-
actment of The Mckinley tariff law in
1890 in the very face of a business re-
vival. there was a political landslide to
the democratic party. And, as with all
iandslides, great damage was done to
property. 1t took seven years to repair
the wreck. Not until after the enact
ment of the DingIey law in 1897 did the
industries of the country attain to nor
NAL conditions.
THE same elements that contributed
to those seven years of disaster are
again in active eruption. They were
known as populists then. and they
openly allied themselves with the
democratic party. The result was
election of Grover Cleveland and the
enactment of, the democratic Wilson,
German law. They call themselves
progressive republicans now but they
are carrying water for the democratic
donkey just the same.
Nov these historical facts should be
considered in connection with the re.
suits of the primary elections in Iowa
and South Dakota. The landslide has
not been so great this year. following
the enactment of a republican tariff
law, as it vas in the early ninelies,
following the enactment of the
Mckinley law, but it is sufficiently sug-
gestive of the political happenings
proceeding the dolorous day when the
populist mule was doing team work
alongside the democratic animal with
the long ears. But as a matter of
fact. the result in Iowa and South
Dakota bears but a small resemblance
to a landslide. The regular republicans
there have won out. In Iowa they
nominated the governor and selected
two regulars for congress out of three
districts where there were contests f;
there were no contests in the other
districts. In South Dakota the regulars
have lost but little ground, il indeed
they have lost any.
I'm 1892, when the Mckinley law
was the issue. Iowa almost went demo-
cratic, South Dakota did 90 democratic,
and North Dakota-the republicans
!, blush to admit it-went, two-thirds
democratic and populistic; Cleveland
and Weaver each got an electoral vote.
The republicans of North Dakota should
not forget these things"
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
C%ULT1vATING CORN,

s~cultivatins corn is usually looked
upon from the standpoint of killing
weeds. The working of the soil from
the standpoint of saving moisture is
also very important. A third thing to
keep in mind in %cultivatins is that the
corn roots come quite near the surface
and that deep cultivation cuts them.
The killing of weeds is very important,
as they rob the corn of moisture and
plant food. which mea a reduced
yield.
To kill weeds, a cultivator should be
used that has shovels that will cut
under the whole surface and not leave
any spsce untouched, as the weed roots
that reach down through the place that
is mot cut will be helped by the Guilt
walton and so make a rapid growth. It
is not necessary to 60 deep to kill weeds.
An important thing to keep in mind,
however. is to kill them when small.
To ave moisture the surface soil
should be kept loose and FROM this
standpoint the cultivation should begin
whenever the surface gets compacted
and it is not necessary to 60 deep in
order to have this loose surface. Rain
is n of the greatest %compacting agen-
cies; hence, after a rain the land should
be narrowed as soon as the soil will
work nicely. If narrowed when wet
more harm than good may be done.
The soil will also compact, from it's own
weight so that a cultivation every two
or three weeks is necessary to keep the
dust mulch in the most effective con-
dition.
The saving of moisture is very i'm
portant, both for the corn crop and also
for the crop following the corn. It is
not only that it supplies the crop with
moisture, but it keeps up the moisture
content of the soil so that the plant food
can 60 into solution which is the only
way the plant can get it and it also
makes..favorable conditions for bacteria
which make plant food avaiIabel.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
A Clumsy Compliment,

A Clumsy Compliment.
She Ito partner claiming first dance)
You are an early bird. Mr.. Glossinest.
He (gallantly)-Yes; and, by Jove, I've
caught the werm!-London NJ. A. P.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18

This world is to the sharpest, heaven
TO the most worthy.-Cicero.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
Birds and Lightning.

Birds are sometimes struck by light.
ming. Darwin records the case of q
wild duck that he saw struck by a
bolt while flying. 1t vas killed in.
stantly and fell to the ground. But
birds seem to know instinctively that
lightning is to be feared. That per.
haps is why they seek shelter in thun
derstorms. The sudden disappearance
of the birds is. indeed, in the country
one of the surest signs of an approach
ing tempest.-Philadelphia Bulletin. .
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
Paid For Style.

Groom and a bath. SIR" said the no.
tel clerk politely. $50 a day"
II said room and bawth, young man.
interrupted the pompous man. "Un.
WITH"
"Oh. room and bawth? Beg pardon,
sir. Then the rates will be SIS a day.
-Pittsburg Press.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
ENDS WINTERS TROUBLES.

To many, winter is a season Of trouble.
The frost bitten toes and fingers, chapped
hands and lips, chilblains, cold sores,
red an, t9d,h rough T. Skins skins. R gscfi.a this Ard Blu,
Salve. A trial c%onvinces. Greatest
healer of Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores,
Eczema and Sprains. Only csc at T. ].
Greene & Co.'S.
The Dickinson press., 1910-06-18
a Gentle Hint.

Young Man Your twin daughters
seem absolutely inseparable. The
Mother-Oh, don't know. A young
man with half a million, like yourself.
ought to make good as q separator
Chicago News.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
N. Y. c. PLANS TO GET
LINE TO BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 2S.-It has be-
come known here hat representatives
of the New York Central railroad have
been making a quiet investigation to
determine what advantages Baltimore
has to offer for big trade. The names
of the men who were here are not
given, but it was stated that they
covered the ground thoroughly, per-
sonally visiting all points of the har-
Dor, particularly Port Covington, and
collecting all possible information
about the city. the Patapseo and the
Chesapeake.
A railroad official is authority for the
statement that it is the purpose of the
New York Central to connect with the
Western %1aryland and Of seeking a
new outlet for its increased business.
The investigators found the Port Cow
ington piers of the Western Maryland
admirably located and capable Of I'M
limited development. The same au-
thority stated that the report of the
experts is favorable to the proposed
connection which has practically been
determined upon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
THE CHICAGO MARKET.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2~3.-Argentine ship
ments smaller than expected gave firm
ness to the wheat market today. An
other bullish factor was absence OF
rain in Kansas and Oklahoma. On the
other hand, receipts continued liberal.
and a decided increase of the visible
supply total this week was indicated.
General crop news. too, from the Ar
gentine, Russia and Australia were ex-
tremely favorable. The market opened
a shade off. May at the start was
s6s to e6h, he same variation from
last night as the market as a whole.
An advance to 96AQ% followed.
Resting orders TO sell on a slight
advance caused a recession in corn
Weather Interference with marketing
was the basis of initial f~irniness. May
opened unchanged to a shade up at
47%QB to Az, and fell to 47%.
Offerings of oats were not large. and
accordingly prices showed a little
strength. May started unchanged at
34h, sold at 34h@A. and reacted to
SAY.
Provisions eased off on account Of a
larger run of hogs. First sales were
unchanged to 10c lower with May op-
lions at 1870 to 1921 for pork, 10.27ls
to 1890 for lard and 9.S7N for ribs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
BANK EXCHANGES
STILL UNSATISFACTORY.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.--Dun's Review
tomorrow Will say: Bank exchanges.
although showing a slight improvement
over last week, are still far from sat-
isfactory, the total this week at all
leading cities In the United States ag-
gregating only SITS, $40, ITO, a decrease
of 1873 per cent. as compared with the
corresponding week last year. but a
gain of 7.3 per cent as compared with
the same week in 1906, the latter, how
ever. being largely accounted for by
the fact that the week that year con-
tanned only five business days.
The most pronounced loss continues
to be made by New York City, due
chiefly to the dulness Of the speculative
and financial markets, bank clearings
at that centre being 20.2 per cent. less
than last year. The total at outside
cities shows a loss of only 46 per cent,
and five out of the thirteen reporting
make gains-Baltimore. Cleveland, st.
Louis, New Orleans and San Francisco.
Some of these are quite large, indicat-
ing the maintenance Of prosperity in
the territory they serve. On the other
hand, at some cities, notably in the
East, there is a further loss.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
THE COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-The cotton
market opened steady at unchanged
prices TO a decline OF 5 points and al
though the cables were steady at about
the expected level, sold 8 &c s points
net lower during the early trading
under scattering liquidation in this
absence of general business or any
important demand. Reports from the
southwest are becoming a little more
favorable owing to recent rains which
promise a better season In the ground,
but there was no change in the gem
eral character of the news and business
was of the usual pre-holiday character.
The market became even less active
late in the forenoon with prices ruling
about 3 to 4 points net lower.
There was practically no business
during the early afternoon, and prices
about 8 TO 4 points net lower.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
The PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-Flour-ouiet
and about steady.
Rye-Steady.
Wheat-While extremely dull, wheat
displayed a steady undertone early ow-
ing to light Argentine shipments, pre-
dictions of smaller worlds shipments
this week and better cables. May,
102B@102 5-16.
Pork-Firm.
Beef-Steady.
Lard-Easy; Middle West. 11.05@l1.l5
nominal.
Sugar-Raw, steady; Muscovado, SO
test, S.4Sh; centrifugal. 90 test, 1851;
molasses, SO test, 3.2sjh. Refined sugar.
quiet.
Parliamentary
Coffee1Spot. quiet.
Molasses-Ftrm.
Hay-F1rm; prime, Ito.
'Butter-Steady, unchanged; receipts.
5. ASA.
Cheese-Firm, unchanged; receipts.
2.132.
Eggs-Easy; receipts, 5,615: State.
Penn and nearby hennery brown, fancy,
40@41; do. gathered brown. 37@S9; fresh
gathered, extra firsts, s5@36; frsts. $50
"a; seconds. 2sn8z.
Poultry-Aiive. dull; Western chick
ems, 111a@12: fowls, 13M@14; turkeys,
go; dressed, weaker; Western chickens,
12@1sh; fowls, 12G1slk; turkeys. 1s@22.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
MARKET CLOSES
SIAGNANT ONLY
GAS STOCK MOVES
Prices About Same as at Clos
ing, Hour of Yesterdays
Trading.

NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Fraction de-
elineg ON a very light volume of buni-
ness characterized the opening of the
stock market today. Almost the only
exception to the heavy tendency was
United Railways preferred, which was
up. 8 points.
II a. m.-After q very Indifferent
opening the market shaded a trifie,
hut the movement was so narrow that
even the most successful room traders
found it difficult to scalp an eighth
here and there. The approach of the
prolonged holiday and the various fac-
tors hanging over the market were SUI
fieient to restrict operations to a nomi-
nal basis. Western Maryland showed
unusual activity and advanced ~ TO
49%. The preferred also gained q point.
National Lead ran off ia.
Noon-The good showing of Western
Maryland was attributed to the pub
I~ication of the excellent earnings for
the six months. American Beet Sugar
also came into further prominence with
a gain of a point. The ov~ershadowfng
prominence of these stocks attests to
what extent the market has been left to
itself. Comparisons with yesterdays
closing figures showed prices averaging
a slight fraction lower, with a few
stocks ~monopolizing the business.
Bonds were steady.
| p. m.-Trading grew less as the ses-
sion waned, the members devoting more
time to hcrse-play than to speculation.
National Lead preferred and Wells
Fargo Express moved up 2 points. Cen
trail Leather declined 1ss and the Chi
cago Union Traction issue were about
a point off, despite a report that a bet
ter understanding had been reached
with the city authorities. United States
Reduction preferred broke AZ.
9 D. m.-The attendance on the floor
shrank to the most confirmed regulars,
those not being actively engaged in
preparation for the Christmas celebra-
ton closing business for the day. The
fsw transactions made were without
significance. Consolidated Gas hardened
IL.
3 p. m.-The market closed stagnant.
Bidding up of the local gas stocks con-
stituted the only movement of conse-
quence, and even these were only spar
ingly dealt in. The market ended just
about where it left off yesterday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
PACK FOR 1910
NETS ABOUT 900.

SEATTLE, Dec. 23.-The combined
salmon packs of Alaska, British Column
bia and Puget Sound for the season Of
1910 show an aggregate of $500, $50 cases,
the largest lean year on record, ac-
cording to h final figures compiled
here yesterday. The salmon packs run
in cycles Of o years, there being
three lean a and one fat" year.
The last "fat" year was 1909. The 1910
salmon pack brought to Alaska and the
Pacific Northwest canners approx
mately s19, 900, 900.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
N. Y. SHIPBUTLDTNG co. TO
BUILD CHINESE CRUISER.

NEW YORK, Dec. sS-The Naval
Board of the Chinese government has
awarded the contract for a new $500
ton cruiser to the New York Shipbuild-
ing Company. OF Camden. N. J., record
ing to advances received here.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
SWISS GOVERNMENT
TO CUT MEAT DUTIES.

BERNE. Dec. 2s.-The National
Council has just discussed a Socialist
motion to abolish the regulation gov
erning the Importation of foreign meats
and to reduce the duties more than
one-half.
The government accepted the motion,
agreeing that the matter was of grave
urgency, and it will introduce a bill at
the next session to make the substance
Of the motion a law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
DAWSON SUCCEEDS PECK.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2s.-Announcemens
was made yesterday thai George r.
Peek had resigned as general counsel
for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul Railway Company. and will be
succeeded January ! by Burton DAN
son, who has been acting as general
solicitor for the company.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
$4,000 FIRE AT ONEoNTA. N. Y.

ONEONTA, N. Y. Dec. 23.-Fire to-
day. which broke out in the carbarn
OF the Otsego and Herkimer Railroad
Company, destroyed hat building with
seven trolley cars and all the freight
in the building, the large grain ele-
vator and a large storage building adj
iacent owned by Morris Brothers, a
small residence and a blacksmith shop.
The loss is about $4,000
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
ssn.nn0 CHRISTMAS GIEI.

NEW YORK, Dec. ss.-The Central
Trust Company win give its president.
James n. wallace. . check for $50. 900
A. his Christmas present rhe money
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
IN THE WORLD OF FINANCE

above to Il below Yesterdays New
York closing.
American securities were dull and
featureless on the London Stock Elk
change today and scarcely a transac-
ton WAS concluded during the session.
Prices closed within a small fraction Of
parity.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-23
FINANCIAL NOTES.

The offering Of 1850. 900 7 per emf.
preferred stock Of Salzberger Sons q
Co. has been heavily oversubscribed.
1t was reported yesterday that
George F. Baer would not be q candi-
date for reelection to the Lehigh VAL
ley board at the annual election next
month.