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The sun., 1901-08-28
IMPROVING THE DELAWARE.
Brigadier General Gillespie Believes
30-Foot Channel is Coming.

Brigadier General Gillespie, chief OF
engineers who. in company with Lieu
tenant Colonel Raymond and Captain
Spencer Crosby, took trip down the
Delaware river on Saturday to examine
the channel improvements there, III
speaking yesterday of his tour said:
We visited New Castle, Wilmington
and Delaware Breakwater, not for the
purpose of sscertaining the needs of the
channel, but to examine into the de-
fenses of the bay. We found everythiig 4
in very satisfactory condition. The
work under Colonel Raymond, has been
progressing with all possible haste and
to the entire satisfaction of the War De-
partment. As Colonel Smith is about
10 succeed Colonel Raymond in this work
We inspected what had been done to soc
just how matters stood before heing
turned over to Colonel Smith.
while the desire of the department to
obtain n thirty-foot channel for the Della
ware river has not vet been realized,
have no doubt hut that in the near FL
ture this will he accomplished. Congress
] feel confident, will appropriate all the
money necessary to improve the Della
ware river.
The sun., 1901-08-28
COUNTY FAIR
OPENS TODAY
Will be an Attractive and Inter-
esting Event.
LARGE NUMBER OF EXHIBITS
Addresses to be Made by Prominent
Speakers. List of Prizes in
tho Various De-
partments.
LARGE NUMBER OF EXHIBITS

With probably the finest exhibits Of
igriCl lturil products, live sock and i'm
plenentS seen Oh show in New Castle
county for MANY years The County
Fair" ut Brarlywine Springs Park will
open this morning 1T 10 O'Clock and con-
tinnc until o'clock tomorrow night
The fair will have attractions for every
iody, and the interest manifested in the
event by the people throusout the county
is evident that it is to be a gala oc
casion which will long be rcmtnibered.
This afternoon the opening address will
he made by Il member of the Staff of
Secretary Wilson of the United States
Department Of Agriculture, Tomor
row afternoon the speak, rs will bc
Aaron Jones, master of the National
Grange, Of South Bend, Indiana, and
Iuhn =. RoSScl.
In Ill departments there are a large
number Of entries and the display prom
iSpS to be linR.
The sun., 1901-08-28
LEVY COURT BUSINESS.
Controversy About Erection Of
Seventh Street Bridge.

Most prominent in the business of the
Levy Court, which met in regular session
yesterday morning, was the controversy
relative to the erection of the new bridge
over the Brandywine, at Seventh street
Ph.lemma Chandler began by asking to
sec the original plans and specifications
of the bridge. After some discussion
upon Mr.. Chandler's motion the original
plans of the bridge We're ordered TO be
presented ut the next meeting. II is nj
open question, though. as to who will
present them. as none, not even the
members OF the old Levy court know
what they contain or where they are.
Attorney Davis representing O. X
Hill. asked that his client be reimbursed
for 43 sheep and 20 lambs. which were
killed by dogs. 1t was shown though,
that the sheep had been assessed MS the
property of Eugene Henderson, instead
of Mr.. Hill. fhc matter was referred
to the committee on sheep. which will
make report at the next meeting of the
court. Oliver w. Eastbnrn Of Union,
also presented a bill of $50 for fifteen
sheep killed, which was referred to the
committee on sheep.
Lemnel Graves. assessor of Mill Creek
hundred. was granted an order for $lno
on account. The court was adjourned
until Wednesday, September 5.
The sun., 1901-08-28
E. P. FREYE A CANDIDATE.
Desires to Succeed Magistrate
Lewis Sasse.

A largo delegation went to Dover yns-
terIay and called on Governor Hum in
the interest of Eberhard l.. Freyr, who is
Il candidate for justice of the peace DIT
the expiration of the term of Levi,
Sasse.
Governor Hum informed the delega
ton that he intended to follow the es-
tablislIed precedent and appoint Ger
man. Mr.. Freye is thorough repre-
sentative German American and well
qualified for the position.
Mr.. Freye was born at Hanover, Ger
many where his father was district
judge under King George V until 1864.
He served an apprenticeship ut the
retail grocery business from 1864 to 1867
in the city of Bremen, where he was re-
quired to furnish his own clothing. etc,
in addition TO 500 per year to learn the
business. He went TO work mt a. III.
and remained until II y. M, and only
had every other Sunday off. He came
to this country in August, 1869, remain
ing IN New York nine months. when he
caine to this city where he entered tho
employ of John Lynch, who was then at
Second and Orange streets, as book
keeper.
MIR. Freye cast his first vote in 1874
ard has always been a Republican.
He married daughter of Ludwig
Schulmeister. who was a member of Co.
G, Fourth Delaware Regiment.
The sun., 1901-08-28
BARRIERS Determined in Early
Closing Movement.
SOME KEEPING OPEN LATE
Five Cent Shops are Flourishing
Despite Agreement to Maintain
Uniform Price Schedule.
Men Quit Work.

The j0urneymen BARRIERS are rs deter
m'ned as ever in their efforts to have
{, cry barber shoI in the city close at
8.o'cl0ck ut night. The majority of the
shops have been closed regularly mt S
o'clock Since the movement first went irtu
effect, hut it has been discovered that u
number continue to keep open until ?
o'clock. Among the shops who have re-
fused TIL. iourneymens request to close
at s O'clock are Albert Fountain. No. 2
S29 Madison street; John Schafer. No.
1O1A East Sixth street northeast
corner of Sixth and Shpley streets
and William Abbott. Fourth and
Jefferson streets. William .Abbott
has continued to keep his shop
opcn until O'Clock after having sign "A
the journeymen's petition agreeing to
close at o'clock. AS has been before
stated all the shops that are k"ering
open until after y o'clock will be reported
to the United labor League and
through that organization to every other
labor union in the city.
The FIVE cent barber shops are again
fCurishing in this city. About year
ago n schedule was adopted whereby all
of the shops except one agreed to raise
the price to 10 cents for shaving and IL
cents for hair cutting. There has, how
ever. been break in the ranls and
many OF the shops have returned to the
cheaper rate. Various reasons have
been assigned for the change, on going
the controversy over the rules between
the Examining board and tho Board Of
Health. What the outcome will be is Il
tmnttur of conjecture.
Az th" result of slight difference
YtthShr foreman, four colcrpd men en-
H6HM at the Diamond State s eel Com
'Nany quit work on Monday last. The
nefi|worlSed in the bar and ten inch mills
The Foreman of rhe mills claimed that
\ here was an unnecessary number Of
men Mt work in that department n ID
consequently laid off n number OF them
Mast Saturday. The four men referred
% claim that the work was to hard for
hem after the others were laid off and
IN Monday they quit. There was no
disturbance whatever.
The sun., 1901-08-28

The live stock department will b,
specially attractive, rs the best spcci-
mems Of cattle III New Castle coutty and
neighlntng counties Of Pennsyly" mia
will le on show. j. Edward .Aldic!ls
will have unr load of blooded stock on
exhibition. Chester county, Pa. eAhi-
htors will show fine specimens o. horse
flesh.
The Judges will be ut work todav in
specting the exhibits in the various de.
partments aud awarding prizes
No exhibits will be taken from the
grounds until o'clock tomorrow even
ing.
Tho committee in charge is as follows:
Charles w. Day, chairman; j. Atwood
Wcldin, secretary and treasurer. Arnold
Na,d.,,il, lhiir I. iicrSon. john L.
Hayes. William I.nwton, l.. Sect Town.
SCI Il. Mrs. Charles w. Day. MIS-. j. At
wood Wrldm, Mrs. Arnold Naudain,
Mrs. Ihilp +. Picrson, Mrs. John T.
Hayes. Mrs. William Lawson Mrs. i.
Scott Fownscnl.
Those in charge Of the business de-
pattment will be ms follows. Liv, stock,
Phillip T, PicrSon implements, Charles
w. Day: fruit. vegetables and grain
Arnold Nnudain; ladies. William LAW
son.
The judges who have been appointed
to view the variouS exhibits and award
the prizes are: Live stock drpartu ent,
horses, Calvin " CroSsall. ard X. Lewis
Armstrong. cows. sheep and hogs, Mef.
ris Hcliugsworth and Evan P,le. Chick
Ems. A. Oliver and Samuel l4Ntie. Grain,
fruit and vegetable department, yegeta-
hlcs. John Brackin and Nelson Talley,
fruit, David IItNd anil Oliver Eastburn:
~; in, William Easthuln and Richard
i, ceinslla,i Implement department.
William Bird and lanes Hoffeckei La
dies department, fancy work, Mrs. III. T..
Ewes and Mrs. l.. IL. Ball: cakes pies.
bread and butter. Mrs. Calvin W. Gross
san and Mrs. William Hirl; jellieS and
canned fruit, Mrs. I.rwis Dcrrickson and
Mis-. William 4. lallrv
FRUIT. GRAIN AND NllGETABIES.
Best bushel Of wheat grown from do
nor'S product one-half ton of fl tilizer.
hy j. A.Cranstmn Go.
Best basket Of potatoes grown f"um
donors product, one-half ton Of fertilizer,
BY j. a. Cranston Co
Best buSlinl of oats grown fl I'M 10
nor's product. one-half ton Crown
phosphate by Jesse l.. Shepherd.
Largest pumpkin grown from donors
product. one half ton "Grown" phos-
phatc. by Jesse l.. Shepherd
For all exhibits prizes Of ribbons will be
given. They will be. first prize, blue rib
bon; second, red; third, yellow. Besides
these, however, other prizes have been
offered rs follows:
The sun., 1901-08-28
GREAT STEEL STRIKE
is FEATURELESS
VA -
Tube Woskers Want Statement From Presi-
& dent Shaffer.
MACHINISTS ASKED TO RETURN TO WORK

To man they are determined to demand
that some action be taken to compel the
companies to recognize tho union card
committees and allow them to enter the
mines.
III this cannot be done they desire to be-
authorized to strike They declare that
the only way to perfect the union is to
enforce the union card rule. and that the
operators are opposed to it because they
know it will strengthen the union.
The report from this district regarding
the chances of getting the engineers, fl g
men, carpenters, teamsters and black.
smiths to join the United Mine Workers
will be fairly satisfactory. except in the
case of the engineers. These seem deter
mined to stand to their union, but the
iirrmcn, dispirited by the loss of their
recent strike and recognizing the fact
that an amllgamati0n Of all the mine
workers would result in perfect and
organization, are seemingly will.
ing to join the United Mine Workers
without much ;leliy.
The sun., 1901-08-28
ANDERSON GETS ASH CONTRACT
Ninth Street Bridge Badly in Need
Of Repairs.

a. q. B. Anderson the present ash
collector, was awarded the contract for
collecting ashes for another year at the
meeting of the Street and Sewer Di-
reetors' meeting yesterday morning. AIl.
Anderson's bid which was the lowest
received, was $4,000.
Ill. i. Evans 4 Co. asked that Twenty
fifth street from Jessup to Pine and
Pine from Twenty-fourh to Twenty
fifth he opened. Action was deferred
The Delaware and Atlantic Telegraph
and Telephone Compary's communicn
tion asking permission TO erect poles
along several streets. was referred to the
Street Commissioners.
The condition of the Ninth street
bridge over the Il. & o. railroad tracks
was brought to the attention Of the di
rectors. The company has written to
the department stating that the bridge H.,
in need of repairs. but If it is to be re-
paired the cost must be paid by the
city. The latter says in effect, IL the
city does not want the bridge the com
pany will take il down.
The sun., 1901-08-28
CHILDREN FROM BACK WOODr.
Agent Stout Had Them In City Court
Yesterday

With glances of wonder mt the sur
rolndngs Of City Court, 12year-old BcS-
sie Todd and her twin brothers. Ralp,.
md James, who are siX years her junior
faced Deputy Judge Townsend yesterday
morning. Agent Frank Stout Of the s.
L. G. g., explained ITO the court that IL.
had found the children in The back
weeds, ten miles below Harrington.
mid such scenes Of degradation as he
had never before witnessed. They had
been totally neglected and allowed to
roam ut will, unclothed and nntutored
The court gave them INTO the care Of .ir.
Stout. who will place them in the Home
.or Fiiendlcss and Destitute Children.
The sun., 1901-08-28
QUARTERS FOR VETERANS.
Delaware Encampment Will Stop at
Clarendon Hotel. Cleveland.

The quarters of the Department II
Delaware q. A. H. while attending tie
national encampment in Cleveland. O..
next month, will be at the Clarendon lIo.
tel. Assistant Adjntant General Will
ian G. Baugh of the Delaware Depart
m"nt has made the arrangements. The
free quarters for any of the members
Of the Delaware contingent who may
ieSire to avail themselves of the priv'l
ge will be at Kelley's Block, at the
corner Of Superior and Bank streets.
1t is expected that a large number will
take the trip. Some of those who intend
% make the trip are planning for 4 visit
70 the panAmerican Exposition before
returning home.
The sun., 1901-08-28
NEWS FROM PITTSBURG.

| Pittsburg, Aug. 27.-The steel strike
situation is featureless. No sooner are
|ifrumors spread of negotiations for an,
other peace conference between the
ENUnited States Steel corporation officials
and the hesAmalgamated association than
uboth sides hurry to deny the accuracy
'of the reports.
:. Want s,..tr,ncnt From Shnffer.
Labor officials and workmen repre-
pnting the Continental and pennsyl-
pS.tania Tube companies Of Pittsburg and
hoshe National Tube company of Nc
EarSeesport have been in session discuss
ng the strike. II WAS finally decided
% ask Presidrnt Shaii'er for Il formal
Expression of The attitude Of the Anal
.nnlated association toward the tube
who are ON IL sympathetic
u trike and who, ii is understood. have
rtruck Without orders from their lodge
Nlaaders. The workmen desire to know
vhat will become of them in case of a
ettlemelt and whether the Amalga
lated association will include them in
uture agreements
The striking machinists of the Ma
l i0nal Tube company have, ii is said,
'een asked to return to work In order
20 make extensive repairs to the ma
.hinery. This move was received by
he merchants of McKeesport with con
iderable Joy. The machinists are con
Iidering the request and will act def,
ltely ina couple of days. The works
we're IN steady operation before the
trike for more than year and ex.
-ensive repairs are necessary.
\ So far no plans have been laid for the
assumption of operations in the tube
lants, and so far as known there is
intention .of starting up in the i'm.
-lediate future.
The sun., 1901-08-28
STOCKED FARM WITH QUAIL.
Frank Thomson to Have Shooting
Lodge on Old Estate.

Frank Thomson, a prominent member
Of the Philadelphia bar, has stocked the
old Donovan farm near Georgetown,
which he purchased from tho late ex-
Governor Charles G. Stockley, with 100
dozen quail.
Mr.. Thomson, vino is son Of the late
president of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
is having Il shooting lodge built on the
estate for the accommodation Of twenty
five guests.
George *. Morris of this city will
superintend the grounds, at the entrance
of which will lie located dwelling fci
his occupancy.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Water Department,

At the meeting of the Board of Water
Commissioners yesterday afternoon
Newtin III. Cloud was accorded tenn
porary supply of water to run over
ground from the I.amotte street main to
the site of the erection of thirty-four
new houses in the block between ,Tessnp
Pine, Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth
streets. A permanent supply will be
granted in November, the revenue Of
which will be- s24O yearly. The weekly
payroll amounted to $Sa5.40.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Alleged Criminal Assault

Bridgevile. Aug. 27.-Thomns Figgs.
4 farmer with a large family. who re-
sides near Delmar was arrested laSt
night and lodged in the Salisbury Jail.
on the charge of criminally assaultng
Esther Locates. aged II years, an orphan,
n Il grove near his home yesterday after.
noon. 1t is alleged that the girl did not
make an outcry because Figgs threatened
her. hut she gave an alarm after he had
departed Her condition is serious.
l'iges is widely known in Delaware.
and once was well to do financially.
The sun., 1901-08-28
PROTEST AGAINST ELEVATED
Manufacturers Think Proposed Plan
Will Interfere With Their Works.

There is a feeling among the manu-
fActurrrs along the railroad that tho
r.. W. X b. railroad company's pro
posed elevated tracks will Interfere with
heir works unless the tracks are placed
higher than the plans specify. At the
meeting of the Street and Sewer Di
rectors yesterday a communication was
received from the Harlan 4 Hollings-
worth Company protesting against the
elevated railroad plans. The cofrpany
asks for height of at least is feet under
the structure at both West and Justison
streets. =Etl
The Messrs. Simmons. who are repro
Sented by Willard Salisbury and Victor
b. Woolley. ask for hearing on he
subject. TIE department has flied the
protests and will fix time for a hear
ing
The sun., 1901-08-28
Killed Wild Steer.

The wild steer which for some time
has been terrorizing farmers of Brandy
wine hundred was shot and killed on
Sunday by a negro named Dean. The
steer broke away from a drove Of cattle
while being taken to the abatoir four
months ago Since that time il has hccn
roaming ut large and gave chase tD
several farmers, who We're obliged to
clumb trees for refuge.
The sun., 1901-08-28
PERSONAL.

Harry ID. Hewitt is sojourning in
Salem y. j.
Mrs. Lettie Il. Hewitt and Miss
Mamie G. tiikey left yesterday FIR
Brighton Beach, where they will spend
the remainder of the summer.
George Cordory and A. b. Swain of
Greenwood We're in this city yesterday
on business.
Erdmann Hoffman, who arrived at the
Rnrmhidas yesterday with a party of
friends, has sent cablegrnm to mis-
employer, Wilmer G. Taylor, reporting a
safe voyage.
The sun., 1901-08-28
First Meeting in 20 Years.

HIRAM Griffith of this city and Joseph
Griffith. farmer living short distance
from West Chester met Monday FOR the
first time in &c years. The last time
the brothers had seen each other was at
the funeral Of their father 26 years ago
after which they in some way lost trace
of each other.
The sun., 1901-08-28
TRYING TO BREAK STRIKE.
Reading shopmen offered Their Old
Places Back.

Reading, Aug. 27.-The Philadelphia
md Reading strikers claim that the com
aany made another effort TO break the
trikc in the blacksmith and boiler shops,
md that foremcn and others, represent
ing the company. spent Sunday visiting
The men still ont and offered them their
old places back If they would return
today. 1t is claimed that none went
back, and that they will accept no terms
save the return Of the old men.
The sun., 1901-08-28
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS.
General Sherman's Niece Died in
This CITY.

Stricken with paralysis on Sunday.
Miss Kate V. Wilcox. 63 years old.
niece of the late General Sherman, died
at the home OF her neice, Mrs. Jacob
:. Beetam, 14l0 Van Buren, street. on
Minday night. Funeral services will be
held today.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Germans Disclaim We'll.

The better class of Germans are much
pcrturbed over the report that Moses
We'll, who is a candidate for justice Of
the peace to succeed Lewis Sasse, IS
claiming to he their representative.
whereas all Germans who have been
spoken to say that Mr.. We'll is not II
representatives German. Mr.. Sassr's
term will expir" September 30 and Gov
rrnor Hum will be strongly urged moi to
appoint Mr. We'll.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Fever Not Due to sprioe water.

The prevalence of typhoid fever in tlc
vicinity of Fourth and Franklin streets
has again brought up the question which
was much agitated about two yea.s ago
as to whether the sickness is carried
by using water from the spring at Fourth
and Franklin streets. At that tin Q sam
pies Of the water were analysed and it
was pronounced pure. In the minds Of
most of the residents this settles the mat.
ter of the spring water and they claim
that the sickness is due to n manrfactory
in the vicinity.
The sun., 1901-08-28
NEW ROOF FOR ARMURY.
Contract Has Been Awarded to Wal.
ters and Rudolph

The contract for putting new roof
on the First Regiment armory, n. q. d..
ut Twelfth and Orange streets has been
awarded TO Walers Il Rudolph, by the
State Military Board. Waters and Ru-
dolph's BID was s6SS. The new roof will
be Il great Improvement as it has been
needed for sometime. Several times last
winter drills had to be suspended on
account of the water leaking through tho
roof 1t is expected that other improve
ments will be made to the armory in 4
short time.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Now Able to Use Hand.

William File. of No. 1900 West Fifth
street, whose right thumb was bitten of'
ut the first joint by the stallion Red Hal,
while he was leading the animal about
III" tracks mt the Wilmington Horse
Show Associations fair on June S. has
entirely recovered. Mr.. File is now afle
to use his hand satisfactorily at his trade
of machniSt
The sun., 1901-08-28
Unloading Clay,

A barge lond of clay for the New
organized with the purpose of manufac-
turing fire bricks. is being mloaded at
Church street wharf. The clay was
taken from the Delaware river opposite
Riverside Park south of New Castle.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Money Disappeared.

With $44 tucked away in tin box
in her bedroom. Mrs. Geizer. proprietress
of the Model Restaurant. ut 107 and 19a
French street felt safe in meeting her
landlord yesterday. When she went for
the money. though. it had flown, box
and all One of her boarders has also
departed. The police are looking for
tho hoaraer.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Pet Monkey Dead.

Detective William L. Jones' pet non
key Jack" died on Monday night after
being sick but two days. ".Jack" was ii
lava monk and Was presented to Mr.
Jones week ago by George Lubker, II
pilot on the Delaware river. He was 4
counterpart Of 'Tom," who died several
weeks ago.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Arranged on Larceny Charge.

In Municipal Court yesterday morning
Danial V. Webster was arraigned on the
rheree Of the larceny OF two coats, sup.
posed to have heen stolen from the
boarding house Of Mrs. Gamer at 726
King street. The case was postponed
until this morning. Charged with
vagrancy. George Wright and Daniel r..
Burns We're each fined 81.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Professor Howson Here.

Professor Edward j. Howson, the we'll
known band leader, who appeared with
his famous band at Brandywinc Springs
Park all last season, is on visit 10
friends in this city. He took vacati IN
during the entire summer, spending his
time ut Atlantic City. 1t was the first
vacation he has enjoyed in 10 years and
he appreciated it very much.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Addition to Fibre Works,

The Diamond State Fibre Compnny
is making an extensive addition to It's fac
tory at Eisnere. Two large buildings
are being put up. in addition to the
ones now in use One will have floor
space Of 10000 square feet and the other
of 1900 square feet. Further improve,
ments are also contemplated.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Priests In Retreat.

Fathers Hugh and Albert of the Church
Of the Sacred Heart have gone to New
aik. \. j.. where they are in retreat at
st. Marys Abbey. Father Plazidus. who
was formerly assistant to Father Syl-
yrster, has charge of the local church
during the absence of Fathers Hugh and
Albert.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Could Not Raise Tug.

The attempt 10 raise the tug Rambler
which was burnt Mt Third street wharf
last week. has been abandoned. 1t is
probable that Captain Brink viii employ
lighters for the work. but it will be
necessary to tow the Rambler out farther
into the stream before the boat can BE-
raised in that manner.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Strong Foundations.

With the view of withStanding shocks
incidental 10 the testing Of gnnpowder.
the United States powder testing Labor
atory at Sandy Hook will be erected on
foundations suffer ntly strong to sup
port building of much larger size. The
plans were prepared by Architect
i,rncile Of this city.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Scared by Mad Dog.

Residents Of the quiet town of Tallcy-
willie are terribly frightened on account
of n mad dog which made its appear
ance there on Monday. 1t has bitten
several dogs and all attempts to kill The
dog so far have failed.
The sun., 1901-08-28
Farmers Fair at shellnot.

Brandywine hundred farmers are ar
ranging to hold a fair Mt Shellpot Park
either the second or third week in Sep
tembcr.