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Evening journal., 1901-08-08
WHERE CREEK
WAS FORDED
BrintOn Says Kings Road
Was Near Jackson Street
OLD CROSS KEYS TAVERN
Before Park Commissioners Erect Me-
MORALS Old Resident Says They
Should Study History

Discussion before the Board Of Park
Commissioners on the subject of the
old Kings highwhay and Of the pro
posed erection of tablet to mark the
site of the Yellow Tavern, which stood
at the intersection of the road and the
Kennett road. now Delaware avenue
and Jackson street. recalls some Della
ware history which is as interesting as
any to be found in the archives Of the
State.
For many years Amos Brinton, Gus
todian of the Law Library. in the
Court House. has made a study Of the
old records there. and from there he
has obtained a fund of historic lIn0wl-
edge. recital of which never fails to
entertain those who hear it. With the
old Kings highway subject he is par
ticularly familiar. and tO a reporter for
the Evening Journal talked about IL
this morning.
The highway was nothing more than
a path, he said, connecting what now
is the city of Philadelphia with the
village of Christiana lt was laid out
by Indians long before the Swedes set
tied there. and passed through the city
where Delaware avenue and Jackson
street now intersect, thence down to
the Brandywine. keeping close to Jack
son street and up the hill on the north
ern side of the creek. and on to the
Indian settlement in Pennsylvania
About 1886 the land at the intersce-
tiOn of tine Kennett road (now Della
ware avenue). and the Kings highway
was purchased from the Strahorns
and on the site the Cross Keys Tavern
a yellow hostelry. was erected. The
tavern was razed sometime between
1860 and 1865.
Mr. Brinton says the belief that the
path approached the creek near Wash
ington street is a mistake His
toric records prove that the ford was
between Jackson and Van Buren,
streets. at which place Mr.. Brinton
thinks the proposed tablet should be
placed
The ford was in use until 1878, when
a ferry service was established. This
continued until 1865. when the first
bridge was built across the stream at
Market street. He thinks that the city
officials should fami.iarize themselves
with the county records respecting the
old Kings highway. and the Cross
Keys Tavern, before they erect any
memorial tablets.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
IT WASN'T 50 WARM
But Humidity Caused Much Fretting
Nevertheless

Wilmington had an idea yesterday
how much discomfort can be caused by
a comparatively low temperature. AT
no time during the day did the mercury
go above "a degrees, but it was close
and uncomfortable The air contained
sc per cent. OF humidity at s a. m. and
Il at 8 p. m.
There have been times in Whining
ton this Summer when both the hui
midity and temperature were higher
without so much complaint about the
weather, and come unscientific people
believe that there are different kinds Of
humidity, some more trying than
others.
The forecast for to-day and to-mor-
row is for fair weather. with light west
winds, and the weather man hints that
there will be high temperatures for
several days.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
PRlYS FOR INJUNCTION
Samuel Bancroft, Jr., Makes Application
in Baltimore Court

In Baltimore yesterday. Samuel
Bancroft Jr.. Of this city. applied in
the United States Circuit Court for an
injunction restraining the commission
ers of Wicomico county. Nd, from
levying or collecting any taxes against
the property embraced in a deed of
trust executed September /, 1894, by
The Baltimore. Chesapeake and Allan
tic Railway Company to secure its
bonds. Messrs. Samuel p. Wilson, j.
Ratclif Far.ow. Elijah j. Adkins, Rob
ert F. Coulbourn and Levin b. Werth-
erly are the commissioners referred to.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
PULLMAN WORK
IN PROGRESSING
New Shops to be Erected by
November Mate
rial Arriving

After two days delay ON account Of
bad weather work was resumed this
morning on the work in the yards of the
Pullman Company.
Already the foundations for the up
holstering shop have been about fin
ished and The masonry work is now level
with the surface. Yesterday afternoon
workmen began digging trenches for the
minor repair which adjons the uph0ls-
tering department. and nearly one-third
of the work has been finished and the
entire trench viii be finished THE week
Five carloads Of crushed stone TO be used
m c0ncreiing the base for the stone f0un-
dations TO rest upon arrived from the
quarries yesterday and five more are
expected to-day.
The large pile driver To he used in driv-
ing piles for the foundations of the power
house began work this morning Alto
gether several hundred piles win be
driven. Work viii be hurried on this
building as rapidly as possible as IL IS
the desire of the contractors 10 have it
erected and machinery put i'm so as to
be able TO operate the minor repair shop.
upholstering and laundry shops as soon
as they are ready, thus causing no sus-
pension in the operations of the works
Although there are seven large build
ngs TO be erected all Of brick and stone.
Sollitt q Sollitt. contractors. promise
to get their Chicago hustle" on and
have the entire plant ready for operation
by November 10. This proposition seems
almost impossible to those familiar with
the premises.
The company are still receiving a few
cars for repairs but only necessary work
is being handled. The Pullman cars
Danube. Mabel and Glen Eyre have been
thoroughly overhauled and will be
shipped in few days.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
AWAITING THE MEMORIAL
VIII Arrive at Cooch.s Bridge Early
Next Week

Ground at Cooch's Bridge Is being
made ready for occupancy by the me
mortal which is 20 be erected there on
September 3, by the Historical Society
of Delaware.
j. wilkins CooCh, on whose property
the stone igto be paced. while ia this
city this morning. said that Gessler q
Sons, Of Philadelphia, will ship the
memorial direct to Cooch's early next
week. The cannon and chain which
VIII surround the stone. win arrive
from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, about
Saturday. Mr.. Cooch looks forward 20
me unyeiing exercises OF the memor-
iai as an event OF great historical inn
portance to this State, inasmuch aa the
stone will mark the site where the
American iiag was first unfured IN
battle.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
MASONS INTER THE
BODY OF A BROTHER

Impressive services were held over
the body OF ex-City Treasurer Milton
S. Shippers. in his late home. No. 1917
Adams street. this afternoon. at 3
O'Clock, the Rev Henry S. nulany OIL
ciating Many handsome floral tributes
were sent by friends and relatives of
tho deceased. who was widely known
in this city
St. Johns Commandery had charge
of the funeral, and representatives OF
il, together with others OF Washington
Lodge, A. r. A. NJ; St. Johns Chap
ter, No. 4, r. A. M; Knights Templar
and Wilmington Lodge, Ancient Order
OF United Workmen, carried the re-
mains to the grave.
lntermenb was made in Riyerview
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
No REWARD FOR WINDSOR
Reports 70 That Effect Mr.. Richards SAYS
Are lInirnA

Published reports to the effect that
Governor HUM has offered a reward
for the arrest Of ]. Edward Windsor,
who, on July 4. shot and killed his
father, are without foundation what
ever.
When seen by a reporter for the
Evening Journal this morning, Deputy
Attorney-General Robert Richards said
that the reports were untrue, as no re-
ward has been offered. He also said
that a reward probably would be offer
ed in the near future, but that it was
not likely that the amount would be
so large as named in the newspaperd dis
patches
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
DIAMOND STATE HAS ACCIDENT
Blew Ont Cylinder Tube Yesterday Bnt
Nobody Vas Injured

While on Us way down the river
last night tile steamer Diamond State
broke down and was compelled 10 re-
turn to Philadelphia The Sylvan Dell
is making her trips to-day.
The disabling of the steamer was
due to the blowing out of a cylinder
tube. Escaping steam filed the engine
room. but none of the crew was in
jured. Passengers aboard the boat we're
very much alarmed
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
MANY GLASSES BROKEN
Conductors and MotOrmen Have
Trouble With Guard Rails

Since the Inauguration OF the guard
rail system on the cars of the Will
mington City Railway Company, many
glasses in the rear and front ventila-
tors Of cars on which they are used
have been broken out.
The rails. when not in use, are hook
ed upon the sides of the car above the
space allotted for advertising Each
end of the rail when hung comes with
in an inch or two of the glass. and II
is necessary for conductors and motor
men to climb upon the seats to remove
them. AS the space is so small between
the glass and rail, one end or the other
invariably punches through the venti-
latOr.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
some,hlne worth KnowInr

Jelly Glasses, 25c. doz. Mason's Jars,
6Oc. doz.; Smalleys Lightning Jars,
S1.10 doz.; all kinds Of Fruit Jar Rub
bers. &C.. 10c., 15c.. dozen. Pure Spices.
whole and ground. Mackerel bargain
Large. white. fat number ones, 1Oc.
each. Best grades of Flour. s4S5 BIB.
Wines and Liquors for family trade.
Lynchs stores. Madison and Fourth,
King and Eighth.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
NOT VIOLATING LAW
Building Inspector Says Fidance Proper
ties Are Well Railt

Building Inspector Cassidy, after in
vestigating reports of violation of the
building laws in brick work being
don in houses in Scott street, said this
morning that Mr. Fidance is complying
with the law in every respect. Mr. FL
dance is using some old bricks in the
construction OF the building, but the
bricks are in good condition. About a
week ago Mr.. Cassidy made Mr.. III
dance tear down some fues that were
not right.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
BISHOP COLEMAN ATTENDS FUNERAL
Body Of Bishop LittleiOhn. Of Long Island,
Laid at Rest

In the Cathedral OF the Incarnation,
in Garden City. New York. funeral SER
vices were held yesterday over the
body of the Right Rev Abram New
kirk Littleiohn bishop of the diocese
of Long Island
AT the request Of the family the SER
vices were of the simp.est nature. A
large number OF prominent clergy at
tended the obs5Quieg, among whom
was Bishop leighton Coleman, Of this
CITY.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
SLIGHT DROP IN PRODUCE
Prices Have Fallen Slightly and May
Go Lo wer

There has been slight drop i'm the
price of produce. which is very encour-
aging to all Potatoes. which last
week scared to the 90-cent mark.
have dropped to 75 cents Tomatoes
dropped fTom so cents to 60 cents, with
prospect Of going even lower.
Delaware peaches are becoming plen-
tiful, and are selling at 81 a basket. AS
yet, the peaches are small in size, but
Of a good color,
Big shipments of cantaloupes are
coming in, and the melon is selling
from so TO 60 cents a basket
Apples are very scarce. and are COM
manding steep prices.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
LITTLE ACTIVITY ON CREEK
Many Boats Idle In the Vicinity OF
Eleventh Street Bridge

There appears TO be but little activ-
lty among the bOatmen along the
Brandywine creek in the vicinity OF
Eleventh street bridge
AT that point there is a number OF
small sailing craft, laying with unstep-
ped mast and sails unbent, giving the
appearance OF not having been used
this season. Numerous launches are
anchored about with curtains drawn
and no steam up. Scores of rowboats
float idly on the water. day after day,
awaiting occupants. The boating fad,
in that section of the city at least,
seems to have died out this season.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

On August % the Wawaset Gun Club
will give a championship shoot on its
grounds. The shooting viii, be at SO
targets and viii De open TO an sports
men in the State upon the payment Of
81. In addition to championship hon
ors. member Of the club will present
a gold medal to the highest scorer.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
WIN Not Aneot Works

It is said that the general strike or
der issued by President Shaffer, of the
Amalgamated Steel Workers. viii not
affect the National Tube Company's
plant in New Castle, should it resume
operations while the strike is on. Tho
works have been closed for about eigh-
teen months
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

Thomas Ritter and Richard Griffin,
members Of the Hawkins Senate will
leave this city this week for an outing
at Riverside Park. They have obtain
ed a large tent. a quantity of tackle,
crab nets and "bait," and expect to re-
turn after a weeks stay loaded down
with their catch.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Ared Man Hns Bad FnII

While at work tearing down an old
building in Robinson street this morn
ing, 6S-year-old William Reynolds. OF
No 412 West Front street, fell a dis
tance of twenty-five feet. aiighting on
his head. producing unconsciousness
in which condition he remained for
half an hour. He has recovered. how
ever. and will recover. He was taken
to his home in the Phoenix ambulance.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Pratt wanrs ohange OF venne

West Chester, Pa. Aug. S.--William
II. Pra.t, who has been committed TO
await trial for the murder of his wife
Emma, viii not be tried In the Chester
county court Opinion is so strong
against the man throughout Chester
county. his lawyers assert, that coun-
sci will ask that the trial take place IN
another court
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
MR.. EDWARDS APPOINTED
Report 60 This Eject In Circulation
To-day

Although not officially announced.
lt was reported by good authority this
afternoon that Governor HUM had de
cided 10 name Robert T. Edwards a
member OF the Department of Elec-
uuns to succeed Charles n. Thmnas.
Other applicants were John Wetherell
and Henry G. Mcclure, both OF whom
had big delegations at Dover to-day.
Mr.. Edwards. who is widely known
in Wilmington, has always taken an
active part In politics
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Comnanies Chartered

Two charter applications We're sent
to Dover yesterday by the Delaware
Corporation Company. One was for
the Producers Oil. Gas and Refining
Company. capital stock $1,000 600. The
other company is the Haddington
Quarry and Construction Company,
capital, $4,000.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

About the middle of next month the
Wilmington Athletic Club will open
their clubhouse for the season. The
club promises good boxing bouts TO
the lovers of the sport The manage
ment is trying to arrange a fifteen
round go between Charley McKeever
and Joe Handler as the opening at
traction.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
seaford Pastor IN the oitx

The Rev. William L. White, OF Sea-
ford, was in this city this morning. At
ter visiting his sons. he went to
Woodlawn Camp. Nd. where he will
preach on Sunday. Mr.. White is a
former pastor Of Goodman NJ. E.
Church.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Y. N. c. A. BOYS HEARD FROM
Are Enjoying Themselves at Bowers
Beach

News has been received IRON secre-
tary William II. Williams, who has
charge Of the Y NJ. c. A. boys at Bow
ers' Beach. II is that the boys are en-
joying themselves immensely, and that
boating, fishing and bathing there are
splendid. All the boys have good
health. In fact, there has not been a
case of illness among them. Several
more of the members will leave for the
beach on Saturday. The party will re-
turn home about August 10.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
To PInr InterestInr Game

Members Of the Court House baseball
team are making preparations for the
game with the Brandywine team, on Sat
urday next Harry W. Davis VIII pitch
for the Court House aggregation. which
has a large sack Of law books to be used
as rule books.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Iwm Leare for ,he oounrrr

Managers of the country week
branch Of the Associated Charities
yesterday finished making up a party
of women and children who were sent
to country homes to-day. There are
twenty-five in all, and they have been
provided with comfortable places.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
EIGHT LOST AT SEA
In Collision Between Oceanic and
Kinkora, the Latter Sunk

Queenst0Wn, Aug. Sine While
Star Line steamer Oceanic, Captain
Cameron. which sailed from Liverpool
yesterday for New York via Queens
town. arrived here this morning and
reported having been in collision last
night in the Irish channel. with the
steamer Kinkora. of Waterford. Ire
and. The Kinkora sank. Seven per-
sons were drowned.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Disorderlv Young Men rfned

For acting in an improper manner
towards Miss Nellie Evans on a Peo-
ple's railway car last evening. William
Bustle and William Hill were fined 81
and costs each by Magistrate Sasse. II.
c. Conrad represented the defendant.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Lost His Money

While taking his usual daily trolley
ride yesterday. John b. Johnson. the con-
tractor. in some manner lost 50 i'm bills
from his pocket. The denomination of
the money was a s. bin, one 81 brand
"splintered" bill. and an old s. bill.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
.. g. sutton seIIs Property

o. G. sutton has sold the old Morley
property to George l.. Betz. OF this
city for $1,000. The tract is almost
the Guthrie property. south Of
The forks of the road leading from
New Caste % this city.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

At the yards of the Pusey and Jones
Company yesterday afternoon the tug
Frank j. Pidgeon, which sunk at the
wharf. was placed on the marine rail-
way for repairs. She viii be over
hauled.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Lakewood saiIs 20 New York

At o'clock this morning the ferryboat
Lakewood, built by the Harlan and Hol
lingsworth Company for the New York
Central and Hudson River railroad. sailed
for New York. The new boat is one of
the first operated by the railroad COM
pany
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

Joseph Cory. son of John CORY. bag
.eagemaster Of the p. w. & B. railroad
left this city to-day for League Island
where he will report for duty. He
has been on a furlough and expects
to board the battleship Illinois.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

Under the auspices Of the Whining
ton Horse Show Association, a race
meet will be held in the associations
park this afternoon. A number Of fast
horses have been entered, and good
trotting is assured
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Injured NIen Are Improving

Dennis Haley. Adoplh Nor! and Gin
seppi Coma, the three men who were
injured at Bellevue in the recent rail-
road accident, are improving.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Typhoid FriRhrens Residents

There are several cases of typhoid
fever near Fourth and Adams street
he residents fear another epidemic of
the disease, and are taking every pre-
caution.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
Mrs. Ross 90 sneak

Mrs. n. w. Boss. national organ
izer of the Womans Home Missionary
Society, will make an address at Bran
dywine Summit camp this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

The Ushers' Union of Union NJ. T..
Church will go on straw ride to Bran
dywine Summit Camp tonight.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

They are pulling for Yukon Cir
Cigars. Try one.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

Rargaius, Carriages and Wagons
Go TO Messengers GIL West From
street, for bargains In carriages and
wagon.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08
AK Harry Kenyon ADout II

He VIII tell you that Yukon is the
best smoke in town. Try one.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

A bad case Of collie cured by Cart
mells Blackberry Compound.
Evening journal., 1901-08-08

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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-16
Mauney. Miss Mebel Craig in clear

Mauney. Miss Mebel Craig in clear
and sweet tone, sang "Constancy,"
while the party was preparing to en-
ter. The ribbon girls were Lois Tor
renee, Pearl Falls, Addie Lee Barrow,
and Marie Moss. The wedding march.
played by Miss Katie Garrett, announc-
ed the entrance of the wedding party.
The attendants entered the ladies at
one aisle and the gentlemen at the 9TH
er. Miss Mebel Gray Craig with DR..
R. Clinton Bunting; Miss Sue Gal
liant with Augustus Page; Miss Emma
Page with S. A. Robinson; Miss Julia
Brice, of Shelby, with j. Whyte Ware;
Miss Bryte Rudisill, sister Of the bride.
was maid Of honor, and Mrs. Jas. Nc
Lauchlin, of Wadesboro, nee Miss
Maude Brown, was dame Of honor.
The groom entered, leaning on the arm
Of his best man, Robert Love. The
bride entered, supported by her faith
er, A. r. Rudisill, who gave her to the
groom at the chancel The ceremony
was performed by DR.. L. A. Bickle, the
brides pastor. Master Freddie Rudi-
sill, brother Of the bride, presented
the ring on a silver waiter. The bride
was elegantly dressed In white silk,
trimmed with applique and wore
large wedding veil. She was picture
Of beauty and charm. All The lady at
tendants wore white organdie and
carried pretty chrysanthemum bou-
quets. Mr.. and Mrs. Page left on the
8 o'clock train for an extended bridal
tour in the north. They will be back
In ten days and will make their home
at Capt. r. L. Durham's. The presents
were many and costly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-16
tured considerable quantities Of mum.

tions.
It Is also known that the Beers have
captured more or less material coming
into the Transvaal on railroad trains.
For months past, Consul Hollis writes
from Lorenzo Marques, the entire
transportation system has been taxed
to its utmost capacity to supply rations
and munitions Of war to the British
troops in the garrisons and in the
field. Much Of this material has been
kept for weeks at the various ports in
Guiding Lorenzo Marques, waiting for
cars in which 1t might finally be sent
to its destination. The Portuguese, on
the ground that the former Boer repub-
lies are now legally In possession of
Great Britain as prize Of war, permit
this material to pass freely through the
Portuguese port. Consul Hollis says
the Beers, every now and then, are
capturing trains on the line Of the Del
agoa Bay railroad. In this way they
are adding some fresh materials to
their war resources.
AS far as can be seen the Beers do
not lack munitions. 1t was reported,
however, the other day that the British
had turned back a load Of salt petre
which entered Delagoa Bay en- route to
the Beers for their use in making gun
powder. If at any time they become
crippled for war resources the fact will
soon be made evident.-New York Sun.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-11-16
MUNITIONS FOR THE BOERS.
Where Do They Get Powder and
Guns For Their Guerilla WarfareY

Where Do They Get Powder and
Guns For Their Guerilla Warfaref
The Beers, who are still swooping
down upon the British troops whenever
they see a chance to do damage, seem
to have plenty Of guns and cartridges.
A British paper asked the question the
other day: Where do the Beers get
their munitions?" Many of the Brit
ish are much surprised both by the te-
nacity with which the Boer remnant
still cling to their cause and by the
fact that these bushwhackers seem to
have all the rifles, powder and ball
they need.
Nobody is able to clearly solve the
mystery. but some facts point to the
probable source of supply.
In the first place, the Beers had an
enormous supply of munitions when
the war began. They had been buying
for several years and in one year they
spent about $4,0OO,0OO. There Is reason
to believe that they had not nearly ex-
themselves became so overwhelmed by
superior numbers that they could no
longer fight with strength and energy.
Pretoria had been supplied with every
thing required to stand a long siege;
but when the British got there the
Beers made no resistance to their oc-
cupancy of the town. The British
found no war material in Pretoria. 1t
is probable that such munitions as had
been reserved had been carried off to
the eastern mountains and concealed.
The Beers declared that in the event
of their defeat they would have plenty
Of arms left among the Businesses Of
the mountains, to carry on a guerrilla
warfare for years to come.
The Beers are improving every op-
portunity to capture munitions from
the British. 1t has been reported that
In quite a number of the raids and
fights of the past year the Beers cap-