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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-04
OFF TO THE Recommendation.

Chas Lyle, Warren Wexford, c. F.
Ryrne, Frank Korte. Chas. Patterson
and Ed. WEIGH left Yesterday dressed in
their best to attend the annual meeting
of the B. p. o. Elks at Minneapolis,
Minnesota. The boys were in the pest of
spirits and anticipate II splendid time be-
fore their return. They will go first to
Columbus, Ohio, where they will be
joined by Columbus lodge, and thence TO
Chicago, where they will be given an out
ing by the Chicago Elks, after which they
will go TO Minneapolis.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-04
GONE FISHING.

GONE FISHING.
w. b. Moss, Cleman Jones and several
other young men OF the city left yester.
day on fishing trip up the James river
They will go up near Arcadia
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-04
THERE ARE CANDIDATES.
New City Officers to be Elected by Coun-
Gil Tuesday Night.

Gil tuesday Night.
On Tuesday night, the 9th inst, the city
fathers will meet for the purpose of
electing men to fill the various city
cfiices for the ensuing year.
Among the offices to be filled is that OF
city engineer. city physician, sanitary
inspector, poindmnster and blacksmith,
two school trustees, five overseers Of the
poor and board OF health consisting of
three members.
Among the candidates for the position
of city engineer areIJ. H. Wingate, the
present incumbent, w. NJ. Dunlap and
A. G. Mcllwaine.
:, For the position of city physician 1t is
understood that DIR. A. "A. Cannaday, the
present incumbent, and DR.. w. H. Fry
are the aspirants.
AS TO the school trustees the time of
w. f. Thomas and Roy b. Smith will eS-
pire. 1t is understood that A. b. Cole
man is an aspirant for the position to
succeed Roy b. Smith. 1t is not be-
level that w. +. Thomas will have any
opposition in the Third ward.
1t has been stated that j. Archer Will
son would also probably be an aspirant
to succeed Mr.. Smith.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-04
SERGE SUITS

In an endless variety-blue and
black colors, guaranteed. Your tai.
Tor can't tit you better than | can,
ard the price.is. less..here.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-07-04
NEGLIGEE SHIRTS /!

Justopened up some swell Shirts,
all the newest patterns soft bos-
oms with detachable cuffs. three.
sleeve lengths Zoe to $l.50. It's
the new Columbia. You've heard
of it. No other Shirt fits as we'll.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
RIVER GIVES UP ITS DEAD

AN UNKNOWN MAN FOUND
FLOATING IN THE CHRISTIANA
NEAR JACKSON AND SHARP
WORKS.
The Christiana river gave up this
morning the dead body Of a man. IL
was found floating in the river near tho
wharves of the Jackson and Sharp
Companys works. Il was hauled to
the shore and made fast and Deputy
Coroner Chandler was notified.
The body was taken to Deputy
Chambers private morgue, but later
was sent to the dead house at Farm
hurst. The man was dressed in a
brown suit mixed with black. He wore
a blue necktie and looked to be about
as years of age He were side whis-
kers. In his coat pockets were two
railroad excursion tickets. One was
stamped from Coatesville to Whining
ton. on the w. G. N. road, and the other
from Coatesvihe to Paresburg, Pa, on
the Pennsylvania railroad. In another
pocket were 46 cents and two pen
knives.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
EVERY FLAG is FLYING.

NOT ONLY HAS THE H. & H. COM
PANY MADE SPECIAL DECORA-
TION, BUT OTHER SHIPPING
MEN.
Nearly ever concern situated along
the Christiana has taken up the spirit
of celebrating to-day because of the
launch by the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company of the big steamship 70
be christened Junfata. The new boat
herself is gaily decorated with flags.
1t has been customary at previous
launches to fly the principal company S
flag from the lofty staff in the ship
yard, but to-day riags are flying from
every other lofty point about the yard.
Even the transfer crane, which runs
by trolley in mid-air, had her flag up.
Several vessels in the harbor and along
the creek have also decorated.
All this is being done, it is said, be-
cause a Wilmington firm was able to
get and perform this gigantic contract
in the midst of most discouraging hard
times.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
RED MEN TO HAYE A "BIG FEAST. >
THE COMING GOLDEN JUBILEE
PROMISES TO BRING 10000 VISIT
ORS TO PHILADELPHIA.

Arrangements for the celebration in
Philadelphia of the Golden Jubilee OF
the Improved Order OF Red Men are
being perfected as rapidly as is consist
ent with the varied and comprehensive
character of the festivities.
From September 13 the affair will ex-
tend over week, during which It is
expected that 10000 strangers from all
over the Union will visit the Quaker
City, which, in honor Of the event, will
be gayly decorated with the Red Mems
colors-green, orange, blue and scarlet
The local committee has been given
full power to carry out the projected
exemplifications of the ceremonies Of
the order and of the degree of Pocohon-
tas, and the following halls have been
secured for the demonstrations that
will take place on the sleep of the
fourteenth sun, Corn Moon, G. s. d..
460"-in other words, September IA,
1897: Academy Of Music, Broad and
Locust streets; St. James Hall, Thirty
ninth and Market streets; Music Hail,
TwenJy-sixth and Girard avenue; Tex
tile Hall, Kensington avenue and Cum
berland street.
In connection with the talks" which
as to the ceremonies of the order, there
will be high-class musical and vocal
entertainments, for which interesting
programs have been carefully prepared.
Among those who have been selected
to speak at the demonstrations are
Judge r. T. Daniel, Griffin, Ga; Mayor
George E. Green, Binghampton, N. y;
DR.. Il. d. Wiley, Des Moines. Iowa; A.
H. Patton. Danvers, Mass. Postmaster
William Provin, Westfield, Mass; ex-
Judge Ralph S. Gregory, Muncie, Ind; (;
Judge Joseph S. Suit, Frankford, Ind. (;
Master of Port David Peterson, Cam
den, N. j.. and Joseph F. Begley, OF
New York city.
The headquarters of the order during
the jubilee will be at the Continental
Hotel, and in Parlor c., of that famous
hostelry, the reception of the visiting
Red Men will take place on September
IA. The variety and scope of the en-
tertainments provided for the invading
tribes may be judged from the fact that
they include receptions, banquets, troll
/ ley parties. steamboat trips and a de-
liriOus round Of theatrical and musica
/ events.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

-Jchn II. Rodney. attorney, has
bought the Joseph b. Deakyne farm in
Appoquinimink hundred, sold by
Sheriff Finn.
The bark La Viguesa, which was
BADLY damaged in the fire at Marcus
Hook oil dock a few weeks ago, was
sowed to the port of Philadelphia yes
terday and placed in drydock at
Cramps shipyard to undergo repairs.
City Council will meet tonight,
and something may be done toward set
thing the office muddle.
The Adams Express Company put
five new wagons in service yesterday
afternoon.
The Board Of Trade will meet to-
night.
Toying around a sewing machine
Yesterday cost John Stacy, boy, the
index finger of his right hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. O'Connor have
returned from Atlantic City.
Complaint is made that the letters
on the street corner signs are peeling
off
Delaware Republicans are exercised
over report that Senator Kenney has
secured for ex-Chairman Samuel G.
Fisher, OF the Sussex county Levy
Court. lucrative position in the Treas
ury Department. The rumor of the a2
pointment cannot be confirmed.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
BROWNS HEAVY FINE.
PROCEEDINGS IN JUDGE BALLS
COURT-THE CASES HEARD.

Court Crier BILLY" Heal after a
days absence, resumed his old seat In
Municipal Court this morning.
Officer Palmer was witness against
Andrew Dougherty, whom he charged
with being drunk. Andrew got 81 and
costs.
George Brown, colored, signed for 50
and costs on the charge Of being, disor-
derly.
william Brown, colored, was given a
preliminary hearing yesterday on the
charge of disorderly conduct, preferred
by several women who live In Tindles Is
court. The testimony against the ac-
cused was of such n character as to be
unfit for publication. Brown to-day
called several witnesses, but their tes
timony was conflicting. He was fined
$50 and costs. He will be "at home
at New Castle for three months. Brown
was ably defended by Robert Penning-
ton.
Jacob Cook, huckster, was arraign-
ed for violating the city ordinance rela-
tive to the occupancy of sidewalks for
selling goods. Cook said that he paid
Clerk of the Market Neidermaier 70
cents for the privilege. Judge Bali SAID
that the arrest of Cook was unwarrant-
ed. He scored Neidermaier and the
Street and Sewer Directors for allowing
the hucksters 10 abuse the ordinance.
Chief Dolan said that the space between
Cooks stand and the hucksters stand
directly opposite was about three leet
Cook escaped fine.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
Old EMpLoYE RESIGNS.

Thomas Deery, foreman in the finish
ing department at the mills Of Joseph
Bancroft & Son, rendered his resigna-
ton yesterday. Mr.. Deery had been
connected with the firm from boy
and was gradually promoted to his
present position. In view OF his ser
vice and his popularity with the en-
ployes a diamond ring, valued at Sl20'
was presented to him yesterday after
neon. Harry Simpson in a testimonial
address. presented the ring on behalf
of the employees. Mr.. Deery has put IN
twenty-seven years Of service at the
mills. He was one Of the most popular
men in the employ Of the Bancrofts
Mr.. Deery will leave Wilmington and
engage in business.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
BUILDING LINES, FIRES AND ARRESTS
WEIlDE SUBMIT THEIR RESPEC-
TIVE MONTHLY REPORTS.

The monthly report of Chief of Po-
lice Dolan for August shows these ar
rests have been made:
Assault and battery, 2S; assault 2:
assault with intent to commit murder.
2; assignation, /; bastardy, 1 begging,
1; carrying concealed deadly weapons.
3; corner .lounging, 8; cruelty, /; dis
orderly conduct, 61 drunk, sc; drunk
and disorderly, 20; drunk and begging,
/; disorderly house, 2; exposing his
person. 8; embezzlement, /; fighting on
the street, 2; harboring female child
for immoral purposes, 1; held for Penn
sylvania authorities 3; harboring child
in house in-fame, ]; highway robbery,
2; harboring a vicious dog, /: homeless
boy, 1; Insane, 3; incorrigible, 2: in
terfering with officer, / keeping house
OF ill-fame, A. larceny 30; murder l.;
mutiry l. non-support /: obtaining
money under false pretenses, 1; pa
tients, 26; perjury. /; peddling without
a license, l; reckless driving, /; run
away girl, /; selling liquor without a
license, s; selling liquor ON Sunday, q:
trespass, 2; uttering a forged United
States postal order, 1; violating pawn
brokers act, / vagrants, z; violating
health ordinance, 2; witnesses, 6. To
tai. 1853.
Chief Welde's report Of fires: August
/, box No. 70, house OF Israel Winner,
No 514 Shipley street; August 3, box
No 2S John Mcclure, No. zoo Madison
street: August H. box No. 2S. house of
Mrs. Foreaker, No. S13 Madison street
August 16, box No. 90, stable of
Charles Broomal, Franklin and Broome
streets.
Chief Wilson's report of building
lines:
Henry w. sasse. one house on the
east side Of Market street between
Twenty-third and Twenty fourth.
John p. Deputy. four houses on the
east side of Ruth street between Front
and Second.
Edmund p. Potter, one house on the
south side OF Sixth street between
Franklin and Harrison.
| f. NJ Crawford. one house on the
west side OF King street between
Eighth and Ninth.
James Quinn. one house on the cas-
side of Claymont street between ID ant
e streets.
Amanda e. Pyle. house on the nortl
side of Ninth street between FRANKLIN
and Broome.
| David Dangel, three houses on th'
east side Of Connell street between Sec
ond and Third.
William c. Tindall, three houses oi
the west side of Jackson street betweel
Ninth and Tenth.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
COLORED MASOSS ON 7HE GO.
RAN THEIR USUAL OPPOSITION
EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY
TO-DAY.

EXCURSION TO ATLANTIC CITY
TODAY.
The colored Masons went out on
their annual duplex Atlantic City ex-
cursion from Wilmington to-day, and
people from that race from all parts of
the state we're in attendance.
The war between Hiram Grand
Lodge of Delaware and it's expelled
members originated over a disagree
ment as to the management of one Of
those excursions. To-day the expelled
section, which now has a strong fol-
lowing as the Scottish Rite Masons,
went from the p, w. & b. station in
two special trains. The first one, con-
sisting of ten cars, four of which had
Wilmington excursionists, and the
others being for way station pas
sengers, left Wilmington at 6.34 this
morning. The second section, consist
ing of ten loaded cars, left this city at
6.45 a. m.
Meantime The excursion Of Hiram
Grand Lodge, with its bands playing
and its following" following. was get
ting away from the Market street sta
ton of the b. & O. The train ghere left
at $50 with about twelve loaded cars,
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
A RUKOR OF CHANGES DENIED.
OFFICIALS DENOUNCE THE RE
PORT ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT
OF NEW CASTLES IRON PLANT

VI NEW N<A9 LIZ - AANC+f 4 A<~A%f -
The rumor that the Delaware Iron
Works, OF Morris, Tasker & Co., at
New Castle, is to undergo a complete
change in management is officially de
MED to-day.
It was stated that, after several
changes in the under foremen, Arthur
Wheeler, Of Philadelphia, would be
made general superintendent OF the
New Castle plant Mr.. Wheeler had
charge Of some of the iron workmen
and a special line Of work OF his OWL
with the Nicopol- Mariopol Company
in Southern Russia last Winter The
rumor may have originated from the
fact that Mr.. Wheeler made quite a
reputation by his successful and con-
slant application night and day, and
because his mother has a large interest
in the firm of Morris, Tasker 4 Co.
Mr.. Wheeler is the well-known Beef
Wheeler, who was the hero of Prince
ton for four seasons as the intrepid anc
powerful right guard. He is of an ath.
letic build and weighs over 2lO pounds
The present superintendent at New
Castle is Hiram r. BOrie, who hai
come up through nearly all the depart
ments of a pipe-making plant and has
become one of the most successful
managers in the East.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
ANorHER FISH HOUSE HEARING

ANOTHER FISH HOUSE HEARING
There will be another hearing in the
case of the Federal government VS.. s
S. Brown and Luce Brothers, proprie'
tors of the fish-oil houses at Lewes, be-
fore United States Commissioner S
Redmond Smith at 10 o'clock to-mor-
row morning District Attorney Lewis
c. Vandegrift will represent The govern
ment. and William Findlay Brown, Of
the Philadelphia bar, will conduct the
defence alone, his colleague, James
Pennewill, Of the Kent county bar, hay-
ing been elevated to the bench.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02

STARTED WITH $50.
When the Delaware railroad express
rolled in at the p, w. & B. station at
1120 to-day, Detective w. T. Jones
stepped aboard and seized two good
sized boys, passengers on the train.
from one of the Eastern Shore branch
roads.
GOING TO THE KLONDYKE.
The detective had acted on intelli-
gepce received from William J. John
ston, conductor of the train, who had
heard that the boys were runaways.
going to the Klodyke to dig gold. De
tective Jones did not put them under
arrest until his questioning caused
them to make contradictory stories.
Then they were locked up and Sheriff
Phillips, Of Dorchester county, was no.
titled at Cambridge by telegraph.
DID NOT START PENNILESs.
In the detectives private office the
boys gavetheirnames as asJamesThomas.
II years old, son of Edward Thomas.
carpenter, of Cambridge, Md; and
Joseph Nichols, son of James Nichols.
contractor for hauling, of Cambridge,
Md. Nichols gave his age as 16 years.
Both boys were well dressed, and
when they disrObed to be searched, ap-
peared to have rigged out for the long
and chilly trip with new clothing from
Che skin up.
Special Officer B. R. Smith, mean
time, went through the tourists lug
gage, but found nothing.
Concealed on Thomas, Detective
Jones found s44.76 of which $40 was in
denominations of ten and S. notes
Upon being closely questioned private
ly, Thomas declared he got the money
from Nichols, and, being the larger oi
the two. he had been appointed treas
urer. Face to face with Nichols, the
latter denied this and they were arrest
ed and the sheriff telegraphed for.
WON THE CASH AT POKER.
Thomas admitted that he had saved
the money without working and with
out getting it from his father. Wher
the detective looked dubious at this tn,
boy confessed to being a professional
card player.
What can you play?" asked the Of
ficers.
well l can play euchre, three-cart
i monte and poker, SAID THOMAS.
Poker, hey! DO you play poker, too
| Methodist"
Yes, sir"
Then you both play poker" Eyes
sir"
well, you played the devil thi
time"
A reply is expected from the sherii
this afternoon.
WAL -KED TO EAST NEWMARKET
Conductor Johnston and Brakeman
i lSalmOns say that the boys are repOrte'
to have run away from Easton and pro
ceeded to East Newmarket, where the.
are supposed to have rugged themselve
out. Their straight train tickets Il
Wilmington cost $4.20, making abou
$50 in all as their pile when they lef
East Newmarket.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
FORD AND HIS GANG.
Detectives Witsil and McVey
May Get the Reward.
ARE SECRET SERVICE MEN HERE ?

THE EVENING JOURNAL HAD d.
RECT INFORMATION THREE
WEEKS AGO THAT A swINDLING
SCHEME WAS ON. AND THAT
THE GANG WAS WORKING TO-
WARD WILMINGTON.
Some sensational developments are ex-
peCted by the postal authorities from
the arrest which Detectives McVey and
Witsil made here on Tuesday night,
when they took in custody John II.
Ford, the alleged post office thief, for
passing a bogus money order on w. T..
Mearns.
Since the arrest OF Ford the secret
service men have been working on the
case, and with the knowledge which
has been gotten from Ford as to the
whereabouts of his pals, may lead 10
the capture Of a gang which has been
in operation in various parts of the
country, but mainly in the West end
South.
HOW THEY OPERATED.
When Ford was arraigned yesterday
before United States Smith he confess
ed the manner in which the gang oper-
ated. He said that one OF the men
would gain the confidence of the post
master. Then his signature would be
gotten and then a stamp with an ac-
curate design of the chirography would
be made. After that a scheme to rob
a post office would be planned and car
ried out. The sole purpose OF robbery
would be to secure money orders. The
places selected by the gang would be
isolated offices, and after the robbery
they would go to some large town and
got the orders cashed, as Ford did
when he passed the order on w. T
Mearns
SECRET SERVICE MEN HERE.
1t was rumored on the streets This
morning that secret service men were IL
Wilmington and would visit New Cas-
tie jail this afternoon for the purpos,
of securinga fullerconfessionf fromFord
The Evening Journal had information
three weeks ago that a bogus swim
ding game was going on, and that th'
gang was working toward Wilmington
and that arrests would be made hers
l. is said that the government had Of
fered a reward of $500 for the captur
of the thieves. If this be true, then De
tectives Witsil and McVey are in luck
Later-Secret service men were il
New Castle this morning and yisite'
the Jail. They returned to Wilmingto.
after being closeted with Ford an hour
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
sMAsH.rP CAUSE FTRE.

Electric cars No. 122 and No. 6S OF
the Delaware avenue line came to-
gether in collision last night NO. j5
had stopped at Delaware avenue and
Jackson street to let off passengers
when No. 122 crashed into its rear end,
breaking the headlights of both cars
and setting fire to them. The district
engines were called out, but their SER
vices were unnecessary.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
LEND A HAND.

\ To-day is donation day at the Sarah
White Hcme, at Thirty-ffth and Mar
ket streets, and all that can are asked
to contribute. The managers OF the
home desire to thank G. Parke Postles
for furnishing the home with heater.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
pTrsuINC THE WORK

The b. G. o. Railroad Company has
five derricks at work on the bridge at
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, and the work is
being prosecuted expeditiously. The
concrete foundation is in on one abut-
ment, and the first course of heavy
stone for the abutment wall will be
laid this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
TALKING FOR A FIRE TRUCK.

AT to-night's meeting OF City Council
a report will proably be made on the
request of the Water Witch Fire Com
pany for a fire truck. A committee
from the Water Witch was before the
Fire Committee of Council last night
and urged the company's petition for
the truck.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02

At S.45 a. m. next Sunday, Septem-
Der 5, the largest excursion of the sea
son will leave p. w. & B. station, this
city. for Rochester, by way OF Balti-
more. Round trip rate, SOC.
Tickets will be good to stop OIL at
Baltimore.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
NOTICES.

MRS. WILBER, Card-reader, 2i5 Poplar
street. Price. 25 cents.
SEWING MACHINES.-1S.5O to 5000 for
any SEQ sewing machine made. Second
hand machines. $500 up. Cash or easy
terms All makes of machines repaired
Needles and parts for all machines.
T. NJ. ROCKEFELLER.R
No 100 West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
TRAILING A THIEF.

Joseph Hutchinson, a detective OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was IN
Wilmington last night In search Tor
man who robbed the post office at Col
iingdale, Pa.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
OTFTCTAIs ON THE BAY.

Governor Tunnel, Secretary OF state
Hughes, Judge w. III. Boyce and Cnan-
cellor Nicholson are spending the DAY
on the guard boat Delaware lnspecting g
the oyster beds and methods OF the
oyster dredging boats, which have just
begun operation.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02

ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN, 81.
Cheapest excursion of the season to
Atlantic City next Sunday, 9Th. Tick
cts 81, good until Monday evening, via
Pennsylvania railroad.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
Ac -FISH FISH.-4c.

Special sale. at Eighth and Madison,
and branch store, Front and Madison.
Sea Trout direct from Long Branch,
Friday, Sept. 3. A. f, NELSON.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02

D. w. LYNCH & CO., GROCERs.
Trading stamps, we give them with
spot cash purchases, only sugar and
-four excepted.
N. w. Cor. Madison and Fourth SITS.
S. w. Cor. KING and Eighth SITS.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
INUrRED BY A CAVE-IN.

By the caving in Of the bank in the
sewer on Fifth street between Frank
lin and BroOme, Louis Maguigan had
his leg broken and was otherwise in
jured.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
rwn MoRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

IWU NVIlIl III II Tt VI " = ~
Two more letter-carriers were added
to the force Of the Wilmington post Of
fee yesterday. They were George W.
Coyle and M. f. Doherty. The addi-
tional men will greatly facilitate the
mail delivery system.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
TRUSTEES OFF FOR CHINCO
TEAGUE.

The New Castle County Trustees OF
the Poor, accompanied by a number OF
personal friends, left yesterday fol
their annual outing to Chincoteagu6
Island. A few Levy Courtmen and Other
county officials also accompanied the
party.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
FISH AND OYSTERS.

Special sale Friday and Saturday of
fresh Trout, 4 cents pound, corner
Eighth and Jefferson streets.
A. II. AINSCOW.
Fish cents pound.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
de- FISH, -4c.

A carload of Sea Trout, Croakers and
Founders at Front and Madison streets
Friday, September g. from a. m. until
sold. G. NJ. MURDEN
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
SUMTER RESORTS.

SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
Pacific and Massachusetts, Avenues,
ATLANTIC CITY, N. ).
Near the Beach. Elegant and Modern
Hydraulic Elevator. hot and Cold Sal
Baths. CHisiDe and Service Unexcelled
A. GRUBB.
Evening journal., 1897-09-02
ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN, 81.

An opportunity never offered before
Ticket to Atlantic City and return by
the favorite Pennsylvania line Della
ware river bridge route next Sunday,
September 5.