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Evening journal., 1901-07-30
MANSFIELD is ENGINEER
VIII Have Oversight OF River worl,
for This District

Announcement was made yesterday
that Colonel Samuel M. Mansfield, of
the Corps OF Engineers. has been
Unsigned as division engineer OF the
Eastern division. which will embrace
the districts with headquarters in New
York city. Oswego and Buffalo ~ Y.
and Philadelphia.
The readiustment of the divisions
means an entirely new arrangement
for Philadelphia, which has not here
tofore been attached TO any division
The belief Is expressed that had Lieu.
tenant Colonel c. W. Raymond remain.
ed in charge OF this district It prob
ably would not have been attached "a
any division. as Il win be under Major
W. II. Rossell
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
Was PARALYZED WHILE
LOOKING FOR HIS WIFE

In search Of a recreant wife, Will
liam Steer. OF No. 42S Market street.
Philadelphia. suddenly was seized
with an attack Of paralysis on train
No. 50. south-bound. of the r.. w. 4 b..
railroad. just as it was pulling into
French street station this morning.
Steer, who is about 90 years OF age.
formerly was employed by the Holl-
man Publishing Company, Of Philadel-
phia, and was engaged in selling
Bibles for the firm. After years OF
hard work he accumulated about So
600. which he deposited in a Philadsl-
Dhia bank to the credit of his wife.
last March he was stricken with par
tial paralysis, and was sent to a hos
pital IN the Quaker City, where he re-
mained until a few days ago. During
tee earlier part of his illness his wife
Visited him frequently, but later she
ceased &c 80 TO see him.
Upon his release he learned that she
had departed from the city. having
drawn all Of the money out Of the
bank
Steer and his wife have visited VIII
miugton frequently, stopping at an
uptown Actel. The distracted husband
concluded that his wife had come u
this city and boarded train this
morning in search of her. AS the train
pulled into the shed here he suddenly
was seized with an attack of dizziness
and upon attempting TO rise TO his
feet found that his lower limbs again
We're laralyzed.
He was carried from the train and
placed IN a roller chair at the station
where he received attention from en-
ployes. Being unable to trace his
wife any further, he purchased a ticket
for Trenton. where he has a brother
living, and returned on an Afternoon
train.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
GERALD ZELL
IS RETICENT.
Belief That lie Could Clear
Murder Mystery
PRATT HEARING on MONDAY
House Searched Again for the Gray
Trousers Pratt Is Said to Have
Worn

West Chester, Pa, July sO.-T. W
Pierce, counsel for William II. Pratt,
made an application yesterday for a
writ of habeas corpus for his client. 1t
was granted, and the court fixed next
Monday at 10 o'clock as the time for
the hearing.
Pratt was committed for a hearing
on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
before Magistrate Paxton. AS yet that
ofncial does not know whether his
hearing will be dispensed with as
consequence of the habeas corpus pro
/ ceedings.
A second search Of the Pratt house
was made yesterday, the chief object
being to find the gray pants" which
. Pratt wore when he engaged Willie
f Wise to pick berries. In the party
S were Chief Jeffries, District Attorney
Baldwin, County Surveyor Mcdonnell
+ ard his assistant. Nathan Rambo. A
pair Of brown overalls were found in
the shop, but the gray pants" were
missing They are familiar to all
who know Pratt as being a part of a
y military suit which had seen its best
& days.
1t was learned yesterday that Mrs.
Edward Hicks. sister-in-law OF the
dead woman, kept a close watch in
the days preceding the funeral on
certain spots near the house in which
she believed clothes might be thrown.
While busying herself about house
hold duties she was playing detective.
In support of the statement Of Willie
Wise, that Pratt changed his clothes,
Dr. NJ. II. Cheyney. who was the first
physician in the house after the TRACE
BY, said:
Il particularly noticed as we we're
driving to his house that Pratt had
)n perfectly clean shirt. It was not
soiled white one such as the Wise
BOY describes as having been worn
previous to the tragedy. 1t had blue
tripe in 1t.
MY impression is very clear We
we're turning a corner at break-neck
peed, and as l grasped the side Of
he buggy in order not to be thrown
ut, / turned toward Pratt. AS / did
| saw the clean shirt, apparently
lst put on, and thought he was the
leanest farmer / had ever SEEN"
Another interesting question, waiting
b be solved, is, whether one of the
harp knives, known TO have been in
ne house, is missing. II was learned
oday that there were several sharT
nives exactly similar in size and shape
the dull one found in Mrs. Pratt!
and. These were for use at butcher.
hg time, and were kept in the dining
bonn cupboard, and not in the kitchen
here the bloodstains were found. Th'
ull knives were always Kept in th'
itchen.
Probably the only person, excep
raft himself, who can say how man!
those sharp knives there were Il
erald Zell, who until recently live'
it'll the Pratts. He could tell thi
I'D so show whether any is missing
I'D reveal other things OF prime i'm
Drtance in this case, according TO hi
lends. But he refuses to say a word
e told OF disagreements in the Prat
pusehold, but has recently becom
ticent.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
COUNTRY WEEK FUND GRORS
Associated Charities Gratifsd by the Lib
eraI Subscriptions

Officers Of the Associated Charities
report that subscriptions TO the coun-
try week fund are so gratifying that
the work will be continued until Fall,
as was hoped Subscriptions in hand
total Sl73. of which sum S42 is from
Miss Bent's Fresh Air Fund Club. an
organization Of young girls, who every
year give concert for the benefit Of
the poor mothers and children Of the
city.
On Thursday evening in the resi-
dence Of John w. Lawson. Jr., lawn
party viii be given by several young
girls, the proceeds to 60 toward the
country week fund. Refreshments
will be served from 8 to 9 o'clock.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
DR.. KOCH'S THEORY IL
AGITATING THIS CITY

Some Of the local physicians are agi-
tating the matter of having the Board
OF Health quarantine all cases of con-
sumption. claiming that it is an in
fectious and observation-disclosures AS the
health boards of several cities have
made it incumbent upon physicians to
report all cases of tuberculosis, many
think that Wilmington should do like
wise. The Koch theory is the cause of
the discussion, but all of the doctors
in this city do not agree with Profes-
sor Koch.
DIR. w. P. Miller. of the local Board
of Health. said that he did not favor
making it mandatory upon the physi-
clans to report all cases of tubercu-
losis.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
CompIain of Horse UndertaISer

NJ K. Kelter, the Newport horse un-
dertaker. created all kinds of trouble
in Wilmington streets yesterday His
dead wagon was loaded with a de-
horse and COW. and the horse
he was driving gave out twice in West
Seventh street, and the delay caused
several reports to be sent TO the
Board OF Health. Cold water revived
his jaded horse. and he succeeded in
getting his obnoxious load out Of
town.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
visiting His Former Home

lex Tyo, formerly of South Will
igton, who now keeps a hotel in
hgston, Ontario, is visiting friends
his city, and will remain for about
ee weeks. Mr.. Tyo is much in
sed at the reports circulated that
had to leave the city on account OF
ney trouble, and says that if any
MS supposed creditors will call on
at the Merritt House. and prove
claims. he win settle with them.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
WAGNER FAMILY IN COURT
thsr Tried TO Have Daughter Taken
From Mother

Frederick Wagner, of Penny Hill,
led to succeed in his effort to have
J 16-year-old daughter taken from
& mother and placed in the Indus
al School for Girls. The case was
ard before Magistrate Pritchett last
.sning.
Vagner's allegations were that his
lghter was living an idle and vicious
and that the mother was not a
lper person to have charge of her
emas and Martin Smith represented
S. Wagner. and successfully resisted
fathers effort.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
HORSES DEVELOP LIKING
FOR WILLIAM FILES FLESH

Horses seem 20 enjoy the flavor Of
William Files flesh. and unless the
man keeps his right arm away from
their mouths he will be minus that
valuable member. One month ago,
while at the Wilmington Horse Show
Associations park, a horse bit off the
end of Mr.. Files thumb. The wound
healed and Mr. File was TO have re-
turned to his work yesterday but while
in Seaford last week another horse
suddenly developed an appetite for
human flesh. and as Files half thumb
was in sight the animal bit another
nah an inch OF it. Now MIR. File de-
iah'es he win not go near a horse fear
ing that the next one may sever tht
arm.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
stove DeaIers organIze

Members Of the Retail Stone and
Sheet Metal Workers Association
have organized with the following
President. Isaac S. Bullock;
Edward Davis; secre-
tary, William ]. johnson; treasurer,
George l.. Stradley; trustees, William
Alexander. William Gallagher and
II. Blaine.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30

A handsome and attractive catalogue
for 1901 and 1902 has been issued by
the Wilmington Military Academy
The volume is well printed and con-
tains a number Of Illustrations, show
ing the academy. a cadets room, bat
talon drill. the athletic field, the foot
bali team and others. The catalogue
describes in detail the studies followed
in each course.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
wan RniId a CInhhouse

Plans have been submitted by Archi-
tects Edwin n. Hurst, Trotter &
Rogers. William ID. Brinckle and
Baker & Dallett for a clubhouse to be
built for the Country Club on the prop
erty OF William DuPcnt, in kennett
pike. Alfred l. DUPONT is chairman Of
the Building Committee, and the work
of construction will commence about
August Is.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
EIam PASTOR Objected

II was said yesterday that the rea-
son no Elan Day services were held
at Brandywine Summit camp on Sun
day was owing to the fact that the
pastor Of Elam Church objected to
members OF his congregation arrang-
ing the tabernacle for the service.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30

Citizens OF Milford are wondering u
the snte detectives will continue their
saarch for j. Edward Windsor. who
killed his father on July 4 The inn
preston in the town is that Windsor
has gone to Wyoming. and ID Is not
believed that he win be captured.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
MnonIIcht Eronrsinn

Go on the Brownson Library Assoei-
alton 'smoonlight excursion 70 Washing
ton Park, Wednesday evening, July 3H
1901. Tickets. so cents. Boat leaves
King street wharf at 7.30 p. m. Music
by Philharmonic Band.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
penlion ror Ng,lmlnrton Van

Colonel John Wainwright has OBJ
tanned a pension for BENJAMIN Provost
Company It. Forth Delaware Volun-
tears. Of Sl2 a month from May 9. 1900
He resides at No. 1901 Market street.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
Fete Commlttee % Meet

A meeting Of the Lawn Fste Commit
tee will be held at Bishopstead on
Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Everybody who is interested in the
fete. whether q member Of the commit
tee or not. is invited TO be there.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30

viii adopt suitable resolutions on his
death.
Mr. Vernon was married twice. and
In addition 10 a widow, Mrs. Mary
Vernon, he i8 survived by the cons al
ready named, Mrs. Charles W. Gooding
and Nellie and Mabel Vernon.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30

noke was discovered in the cellar
he Delmarvia Telephone Building
morning and the Washington
uical engine was called. The en-
did not go into service, as the FIRE
found TO be beneath the boiler.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30

The Seventh street line OF the Peo-
Piles Railway Company will be in
operation on or about August rs. Work
ON the King street line OF the company
Is progressing rapidly.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
watch Mover stonned

While boating in the Brandywine.
Harry A. Heinel. Of No 211 East Four
teenth street. dropped his watch over
board. It was recovered two hours
later and was stu running.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
Has Prrohnsed Fnr,n

George T. Brown purchased at sher-
in's sale yesterday afternoon the 165-
acre farm Of Otley Evans and Elwo0d
sharp, near Newark. for s4,1oO.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30
Save Your Horse

Messenger. Gil West Front. puts
on roller-bearing axles. One horse
pulls as much as two.
Evening journal., 1901-07-30

at green apples. Take Cartmelrs
:kberry Compound.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
A MIN1sTER,s GOOD WORK.

II had a severe attack of bilious collie,
got a bottle of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took
two doses and was entirely cured"
says Rev. A. A. Power, of Emporia,
Kan. my neighbor across the street
was sick for over a week, had two or
three bottles of medicine from the doc
tor. He used them for three or four
days without relief, then called in an
other doctor who treated him for some
days and gave him no relief, dis
charged him. 1 went over to see him
the next morning He said his bowels
were in a terrible tx, that they had
been running off so long that it was
almost bloody fluX. 1 asked him II he
had tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and he said,
No l went home and brought him
my bottle and gave him one dose; told
him to take another dose in fifteen or
twenty minutes If he did not find re-
lief, but he took no more and was en-
tirely cured. l think 1t the best medi-
cine l have ever tried" For sale by
all dealers. Benson, Smith & Co., gen.
eral agents, Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
VACATION SCHOOLS MKT
NEW IDEA COMING INTO VOGUE
IN THE EAST.
Summer Schools and Fairgrounds for
Children in Cities-Matter of Vital
Local Interest.

Preparations that are going on in New
York and n ! any ether cities for
more complete urI extensive system of
vacation schools 2Ad play grounds than
that of previous Years have suggestion
for local educators and charity wCrK-
ers. The vacation school iGeu il no
longer in the tentative stage. It's useful
ness is so firmly established that it is
coming to be considered an inaiSpen-
sable annex to the public school system.
Its advantages, it is to be noted, affect
the whole community. The vacation
school not only keeps children busy and
happy during the hours that would
otherwise be passed in deleterious play
in the broiling streets, but it also re-
lieves the overburdened mothers and
raises the standard of home life. The
wise purpose of the movement is to
protect children from evil associations
and enforced iulenesS: to minimize the
opportunities for evil influences, and to
turn the tide of superfluous youthful
energy into useful channels. In achiev-
ing this the vacation school has been
a luminous success. The most lawess
and disrespectful have been transform
ed through work made so fascinating
that it is more attractive than play.
Attention might also be called to the
fact that the vacation school offers a
solution to the problem of the charity
"OIhei WHO are beginning TO realize
that they must turn themselves with
renewed energy to the preventive side
of their work through better education
al forces in the character formation of
children. In training for occupations,
in teaching hygiene, good morals and
the value and dignity of labor the vaca-
ton school pays for itself a thousand
fold. The combination of manual and
mental training, of nature study, of oc-
casional outdoor excursions and the
afternoons spent upon the play grounds
is irresistible. Last year twenty-one
school yards were opened in Boston
three hours each day for children in the
city tenements. 1t is pleasant to note
that this year the work is to be con-
ttnued and perhaps increased. More
than 1000 children on an average en-
joyed this benefit daily at a total coast
of 81 for each child for the season. Three
thousand dollars We're contributed by
the school committee and the remainder
raised by private gifts. This season
should see an expansion in gifts and
Washington Star
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE.

J. w. Erwin's address illustrated with
steriopticon views at the Hawaiian
hotel last evening proved to be quite
an important social affair. Several hun
bred people were present. The screen
upon which the pictures were thrown
was placed in the driveway leading
from Hotel street to the front of the
hotel so that the pictures could be seen
not only from the lanais but from any,
where in the grounds in front of the
hotel.
Mr.. Erwin's address was in narrative
form giving an account with many
touches of humor of a trip he made to
Japan, Hong Kong and Manila, includ-
ing quite a stay at the latter place.
About $50 pictures all eXcellently color
ed were thrown on the screen. Mr.. Err
win has an excellent voice, an attrac-
tive style of address and is interesting
and entertaining.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
IHE LIQUUR EALtR SRGK ILUVE AND HIS SPENDING'
OF MAUI GRAND
JURY REPORT.
Mccain Says the Truth is Worse Than
the Report-Saloon Men Taking Ac-
ton.

A storm is brewing over Illicit liquor
sellinr at Lahaina and in other places.
The recent Grand Jury report at La
haina, which raised quite a row, was
a forerunner. Since the report was
made some of the dealers have been
quietly discussing ways and means of
helping the police to get after the
''speak-easy" men, and some of the lat
ter will hear something drop before
long.
The Lahaina Grand Jury roasted the
police for conditions alleged to exist on
Maui, where it was stated that there
was a great deal of unlicensed liqour
selling. The selling is said to be going
on yet. 1t is also said to be going on
on a large scale not only on Maui, but
on other islands as well. The Internal
Revenue men dug up about 400 places
where liquor was dealt in to a sufficient
extent to cause the dealers to pay for
internal revenue licenses.
Matt McCann mayor of Lahaina,"
is in Honolulu, and he says he will
prove that the Maui Grand Jury report
was mild in comparison with the real
facts of the case THE jury was very
lenient" said Mccain, in it's COM
ments upon the conditions about Lab
ina. 1 consider that the Illicit selling
affects my receipts as much as sixty
per cent" Mccain runs saloon at
because the men who pay no license
compete with him.
The Territorial license for liquor SELL
ers is very high, and the men who deal
in liquor and pay the license declare
that they have a right to howl if they
are subjected to the competition of
men who don't pay anything.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
LAWYERS FIGHT LONG OVER
NOTHING.
Two Hours Wrangle over Use of a
Record That Proved Illegible When
Finally Allowed.

James Love was on the witness stand
in Judge Gears court again yesterday
afternoon to give further testimony in
his long fought suit to have his spend
thrift trust dissolved. After the old
man had testified as to his expendi-
lures, William Graham, bookkeeper for
Bruce Cartwright who formerly had
charge of Loves affairs, took the stand.
Graham was called for the purpose of
getting testimony that Love had reg
ularly spent more than his income be-
fore the appointment of Magoon as
guardian. After he had been on the
stand for about two hours 1t was found
that he couldn't testify to anything at
all, and he was excused, to be in court
AGAIN this afternoon, with books from
which he can get the desired facts.
Graham brought copy book with
him and opened II when he took the
witness stand. 1t looked like business
and Tom Fitch objected, on the ground
that the original entries in the cash
books were the best evidence. Attorney
Thompson fought with great persis-
tency to get testimony from the books
and Fitch with equal persistency
kept him from doing So While
they were wrangling Graham remarked
that he could straighten matters out,
and he began to explain.
Il object to the witness Strengthening
matters out" said Fitch, and Graham
was duly told to sit quiet.
The fight over the book proved to be
much ado about nothing. After Thomp-
son had submitted to the long string
of objections Judge Gear found that
Love had given his written approval of
the very accounts in the book. This
made matters different, and Graham
was told he might tell what was in the
book
Tom Fitch got hold of the book and
suddenly withdrew all objections. He
found that it's records were wholly lille
gible. The discovery was a shock all
round, and adjournment of court fol-
lowed.
This afternoon, when he ~ets through
with his Grand Jury duties Graham
is to hire a wagon and have the original
books brought into court. Then he will
be invited to go through them and show
what Love spent and what his income
was.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
AYERS
SarsaparIIIa

and began to improve at once. After taking
only six bottles | felt quite well, and now am
able to go about my work again. might add
am seYenty-tive years of age"
You cannot enjoy good health unless you
have a daily movement of the bowels. Ayers
Pills cure constipation,
Prepared b. Dr. J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell, Mass, U. S.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
TOr Tie aged
Health for All; Young and Old.

We are glad that our blood-purifying
and blood-forming remedy is good for
all ages. 1t brings health to pale and
feeble children and it relieves the de-
bility and weakness that naturally
come to old age.
Mr.. Levi Sergeant, of Grenfell, New
South Wales, sends us this letter, with
his photograph:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
FuNnS COMING IN

The committee entrusted with the
raising of funds for Labor Day made
good progress yesterday and feel great
ly encouraged. A total of $475 was
raised up to 8 o'clock. The money
came from the following concerns:
Hackfeld & Company, 500; Theo. H.
Davies & Company, 800; Castle &
Cooke, 500; Alexander & Baldwin,
800; H. May & Company $50; Journey
men Plumbers Labor Union, $25.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
c. BREWER & co., LIMITED,
QUEEN STREET,
HONOLULU, n. T.
AGENTS FOR

Hawaiian Agricultural Company, Ono
mea Sugar Company, Honomu Sugar
Company, Wailuku Sugar Company,
Waihee Sugar Company, Makee Sugar
Company, Haleakala Ranch Company,
KapCpala Ranch.
Planters Line and Shipping Co.
Charles Brewer & Cos Line of Boston
Packets.
Agents Boston Board of Underwriters.
Agents Philadelphia Board of Under
writers.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
HALL ALUMNL NINE

The old e. o. Hall & Sons baseball
nine is to be revived. A meeting will
be held this evening at which a series
of games with other teams will be ar
ranged. Inasmuch as the players no
longer work for Hall & Son the team
will be known this season as the Hall
Alumni nine" 1t is expected that
game with the Custom House team
will be arranged for next Saturday
afternoon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
LIST OF OFFICERS.

C. M. COOKE, President
GEORGE H. ROBEhTSON,. =. Manager
e. F. BISHOP, Treasurer and Secty.
COL. w. f. ALLEN, Auditor
Directors.
P. C. JONES. H. WATERHoUSE,
GEORGE r. CARTER.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
EXPERIMENT. STATION.

Jared G. Smith, director of the United
States Agricultural Experiment station
in Honolulu has asked, through the
Secretary of Agriculture, for an appro-
priation of $4,000 for this station in
stead of the $4,000 usually given. The
additional amounts are needed for
buildings and permanent improvements.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
ABB SOP,
v G. IRWIN & CO., LTD.

VIM. G. Irwin. President and Manager
CLAUS Spreckels.. First e-President
W NJ. Giffard. Second Vice-President
IA NJ. Whitney, Jr. .Sec'y and Treasurer
Geo. J. Ross. Observation-Disclosures. Auditor
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-15
Vim. G,lrWin &c.,, Ltd,
FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE AGENTS
AGENTS FOR THE

Scottish Union National INSURANCE
Company of Edinburgh,
Wilhelma of Magdeburg General Insu
ance Company,
Associated Assurance Co., Ltd, OF M
Mich and Berlin
Alliance Marine and General Assurance
Co., Ltd, OF London,
Royal Insurance Company OF Liverpool
Alliance Assurance Company Of ION
don,