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Evening journal., 1901-09-05
SWIFT 6 CO.
TIR Up THB CASE
Court Struggling With At
tOrneyS and Creditors
in MackOy Case

In United States Court yesterday
the bankruptcy case of William d. A.
Mackey again was the subject of con
'tention. Whether Mr.. Mackey could be
declared a merchant and a bankrupt
instead OF a farmer, seemed to depend
upon the action OF Swift e. Co., for
whom the court has been waiting to
file a claim against Mackey. Yesterday
was the last day of grace, and Swift
& Co. failed to file a proper petition.
William F. Kurtz, who represents
the creditors, asked Judge Bradford TO
hear argument on the question of
whether or not sufficient claims had
not been proved without the claim of
Swift & Co. Judge Bradford
asked why the claim of
Swift & Co. had not been filed, and
Mr.. Kurtz said he preferred that the
counsel for Swift & Co. should answer
that question.
c. l. Ward the counsel for Swift &
Co., said that he had received the
claim Of Swift & Co., duly attested.
from Chicago. for filing, but had re-
ceived an offer to purchase the claim
of the company which he considered
more advantageous to his clients than
bankruptcy proceedings, and had there
fore decided not to file his claim.
Judge Bradford read the section of
the bankruptcy law making it an Of
fense to take action. which is for the
purpose OF preventing a man being de-
clared a bankrupt. or having him de-
clared a bankrupt.
Mr.. Ward was quickly on his feet
and said:
Your honor, 1 am familiar with that
statute. see that I have done moth
ing in this case which is contrary to
law, and l have only done what / con-
sidered best for the interests of my
clients. do not feel that have VIC
lated the statute, as the court inti-
mates"
MIR. Ward replied Judge Bradford
the court makes no intimations.
have heard your statement. and II
your client is pursuing the line which
you have stated e IS standing upon
very narrow ground"
l. Irving Handy. who Is one of tn
counsel for the creditors. told M
Ward that his clients would sooner
ray the whole claim Of Swift r ca.. II
t was fled. than 20 sllcw the case <
be lost through the need Of this claim
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
WATCHING SUSPECTED STEAMER
1t Is Believed to be Colombian Filibuster
Carrying Arms to Insurgents

Government officials are on the look
out for the steamer Iris, which, it is
reported, has been chartered to carry
arms from Philadelphia or this city to
the insurgents in the United States OF
Colombia Her owners claim that she
is to be used for wrecking purposes.
The purchase OF arms on account of
the insurgents includes five rapid-fire
guns, 1000 rifles and 500 900 cartridges,
besides medical supplies and provi-
sions for the army. The Iris was lying
of Sandy Hook yesterday, with reye-
nue. cutters watching her.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
MIR. Spear Sole Pronrtetnr

Owen c. Spear, of the firm OF Block
som & Spear, has purchased the inter.
est of DR.. J. T. V. Blocksom. and now
is sole proprietor of the store. Mr.
Spear is a Smyrna man, and has beer
in Wilmington for several years
where he has enjoyed success by rea.
son of close application to business. The
store is known as the Second Street
Pharmacy, and is located at Second
and West streets.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
SAFE BLOWERS ROB POSTOFPICR
CrackSmen'O Operating to Close to Whining
ton for C0miart

Burglars broke into the postoffice at
DansdOwne. on the p, w. & B. raj
road, yesterday morning. blew open
the safe with nitro-glycerine and got
away with $1,950.31 worth of postage
stamps. After a careful investigation,
Postoffice Inspector Stephen H. Morse
pronounced the daring job to have
been done by four professional "yegge-
men," or hobo cracksmen, who are the
most dangerous class Of safeblowers
with which the Federal authorities
have to contend.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
STEAMER DIAMOND STATE
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT

The steamer Diamond state broke
down last evening about 6 o'clock of
Thompson's Point, ~ j., and was tow
ed to the Market street wharf, in Ches-
ter, by the tug Arctic The vessel was
bound for Wilmington, and it was Z
o'clock when she arrived in Chester
The passengers had their fares refund
ed and left the boat. Most of them
continued their journey to Wilmington
by trolley.
The breakdown was caused by the
breaking of the pedestal bolts of the
crank pin of the high pressure engine
Captain NJ S. Tucker Immediately put
machinists at work.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
FEARS ABOUT
DELMAR CITIZEN
Mitchell 2. German and
$4,000 Are Gone
UGLY REPORT OF ELOPEMENT
Lift Home With Big Sum Of Money
and His Friends Fear
Foul Play

Because nothing has been heard Of
Mitchell p. German. who left Delmar
for Aberdeen, Md, on Monday, August
26, with $4,000 in his pocket, the little
town is in a state of excitement. All
kinds OF ugly rumors are afoat, and
many fear foul play.
On that date German boarded the
early morning express at Delmar
for Aberdeen, Md, for the purpose OF
purchasing land in that vicinity upon
which to establish a brick manufac-
turing plant 1t was his intention to
proceed from that point 10 the hcme
OF his daughter. in Brooklyn, N. Y
where he was TO join his wife. After
waiting for over a week for the father
and husband to make his appearance,
his wife grew alarmed and began a
search for the missing man.
Learning that he was neither a.
home nor had arrived at the town of
Aberdeen, his wife returned to Del
mar and resumed the search from that
end. All attempts to trace his where
abouts have proved futile, and the fam
lily is distracted at his continued alb
sence. II is positively known that he
had in the neighborhcod of $4,000 in
cash in his possession at the time of
his disappearance, with which TO close
the deal with the parties in Aberdeen
from whom he had purchased the site
of the proposed brickyard.
UGLY REPORTS IN THE CASE
It is said that Mr.. German had been
quietly disposing Of his property for
some time, and had mortgaged the re-
mainder to raise money for the purpose
of clipping with the wife Of a promi-
ncnt man in Delmar. This story could
not be verified, and is only spoken oil
In whispers, as yet. It is alleged thai
both Mr.. German and the woman have
been seen together since August 26 in
the Broad street passenger station OF
the p, w. & B. railroad, in Philadel.
phia.
DON'T BELIEVE THIS REPORT
Persons intimately acquainted with
Mr.. German and his family scout the
story of an elopement, and express
much concern for the missing man
believing that he has been made the
victim of foul play He had made Del
mar his home for the past thirty-five
years, has always borne an excellent
reputation, and it is difficult for one to
conceive that his prolonged absence is
voluntary. He is the chorister. as well
as a class leader. in the Methodist
Protestant Church there, and has al
ways been active and jealous in church
and religious work. The uncertainty
as to her husbands fate has pros
trated Mrs. German. and she is now
confined to her bed under the care oI
a physician.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
TriAI Tip Delayed

Owing TO some misunderstanding
the trial of the torpedoboat destroyer
Stringham, which was to have taken
place of Newport yesterday. did not
come off. 1t is now thought that the
government official trial OF the String
ham will not take place until after the
finding of the Schley Court Of Inquiry
as CAPTAIN Robley B. Evans, who is
to be in charge of the speed trial. is a
witness at the court, and NAV not be
able TO take part in the test OF the de-
stroyer until after the court sitting.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Rennrt of nirls. snhnnl

According to the seventh annual re-
port of the Delaware Industrial School
for Girls for the year ending April 90
1901, there have been girls commit
ted TO the home. Q became Of age and
left, we're temporarily returned to
the school. IA were placed in homes
and II left in the school The report
shows good work on all lines during
the year.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Injured while Eating Dinner

While sitting beneath a car eating
his dinner yesterday. Dominica Nj
geno. an Italian, employed by the
Bandywine Granite Company, was in
jured in a peculiar way. A shifting
engine backed against the car, starting
Il. and the brake beam. catching in the
mans belt. dragged him for some dis
tance.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Managers Elected Ofacers

At a meeting of the reelected man
ayers Of the Wilmington Savings Fund
Society last night, the following Off
GERS were elected: President, William
NJ Candy; vice-puesident, Thomas $.
Be1lah; secretary and treasurer, VIII
mer j. Ellison; auditor, Edward An
drews; solicitor, j. E. Smith.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
DeIaware veterans Win be There

There will be about seventy veterans
from this city attend the thirty-ffth
National Encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic in Cleveland
next week. The Wilmington party will
leave this city on Sunday in a special
car. attached to a Baltimore and Ohio
train.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Wilmington Horses win Races

At the races at Timonium, Nd. yes
terday, Thomas f. Bayard, owned by
A. H. Tyson, won third money in the
235 class. Allertine, also owned by Mr..
Tyson. won third money in the 2.20
class. and Jesse Wood, owned by tho
Palace Stables. took fifth money.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Ri.hop nron.ghan omclsted

At the cornerstone laying Of St.
Johns Protectory, near Reybold. yes
terday afternoon, Bishop Monaghan.
assisted by Father Higgins. dictated
at the ceremonies. Although there
were no special services. a large num-
her Of persons were present.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
sohooI uomm,s.ioners NIet

At meeting ofthe New Castle County
School Commissioners yesterday, the
Newark Commissioners reported that
they had contracted fer a $1,000 build
ing. Hockessin Commissioners report
ed that they were erecting a $500
building for colored school children
The board adjourned until September
25.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
MANY Arter tnc PosItlon

1t is expected that a new physical
director vii. be appointed at the Y. NJ.
c. A. during the latter part Of the
month or at least by the first Of Ccto-
tsf. Ezny applications Tor the place
have been received.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
To Beein Opera,ions Sent. ~.

Directors Of the Christiana Window
Glass Company Of this city. have
formed an agreement with the Ameri-
can Glass Company, whereby they Will
begin operations on September 10. Fur
naces VtSrs lighted in rhe plant on
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
stenmer our or serrIce

Owing to trouble with her propeller
wheel the steamer Ulrica was placed
on the marine railway of the Puscy and
Jo-es Company yesteadzy fcr repairs.
The tug Laura B. is making her trips.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Nearly all the Money Subscribed

Nearly all the money, amounting TO
about S36,00O, to pay of the Confer
e .ce Academy debt has been sub
scribed. There remains yet nearly s12,-
600 to be collected.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Nf,s. Natinn Nfar colne Here

Managers OF Mrs. Carrie Nation
would like to bring her to Delaware
and anpounce the following terms:
$3.50, free talk in grounds; 5000, and
go per cent of the inside receipts. if
in an enclosure where extra admission
Of ten cents can be charged.
Evening journal., 1901-09-05
Her MACHINERY Disabled

On account of disabled machinery.
tbe steamboat Virginia, which plies be-
tween Lewes and Cape May. viii be
compelled to lie up for a few days
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

making a pond. our ages were at that
time as follows: William mysc0. II;
Walter, Is; Edwin H. and Raymond. s.
With the consent Of our parents we began
work early in July, determined to finish
the pool before the cold weather set in.
The first obstacle WAS a large apple tree
right in the place selected for the pool.
After digging around the large tree to the
depth Of several feet we encountered the
roots, into which we bored holes and put
powder with which aftcrward we blew
the trunk and roots into pieces With the
help Of some ncghhor boys we soon had
a hole four feet deep. Then we hauled
the brick from house that was being
torn down and made Il brick floor We
found some old boards which we used for
siding and sold an old bicycle to buy pitch
with which to make the pond water tight.
Our uncle, who is Il roofcr, helped us in
making and using the pitch. Then we
connected the roofs of the house and the
barn with the hole and waited anXously
for heavy rains. which came in few
days. The scheme worked fine. The
hole held the water even better than we
expected. Mother made flannel bathing
suits for us. The pond is deep enough so
that we can make straight dive. and we
have all sorts Of sport. In the winter we
enjoy skating on it ana have occasional
hockey games. We were amply repaid
for our hard work."-Amcrican Boy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

The liver depends upon the legs for cx.
ercsc. The movement of the body keeps
the liver from becoming torpid. A torpid
liver and gastric disorders cause unsettled
nerves and painful and frequent head
aches. All these things como from the
fact that the legs and the liver are not
exercised enough, that the various dircs.
tive juices have not been absorbed by the
system. 1t has been demonstrated in the
case OF bile, which is absorbed with great
rapidity from the intcstines and re-excret-
cd by the liver, that it does not pass into
the general circulation at all.
IS the liver gets its principal power
from the activity Of tic body. it will be
seen that the proper distribution Of the
gastric Juices and oils which aid DIGESTION
IS dependent more uYon the steps one
takes and the manner in which they are
taken than upon the quality and quantity
OF the food consumed.-Exchange.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
Popovcrs n Ia Chinois.

Our Chinese cook was very successful
with breakfast dolicacy called pop
overs. \ lady who was a guest of the
family having one morning expressed a
desire for the formula for their COM
pounding. we called John in 10 impart the
secret
You takee him one egg" said the
pleased master Of the kitchen, zone lit
cup milk. Nou iiXee him one cup nou' on
sieve, takee pinch salt; YOU not put him
IN lump You move him cgg III lit
slow; You put him milk in; all time move.
You makee him nou' 20 in, not move fast
SO him have no spots. Makec but'Id nan
all same wa'm not too hot. Puttee him
IN oven. Now YOU nina you business:
no like woman run look at him all time.
Him done all same time biscuit. t."--Har.
per's Magazine.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
THE APPLE BARREL.

1t stood in the cellar low and dim,
Where the cobwebs swept and swayed,
Holding the store from bough and limb
At the feet Of autumn laid.
And oft, when the days were short and drear
And the north wind shricked and roared.
We children sought in the corner here
And drew on the toothsome hoard.
For thus through the long. long winter time
1t answered our every call
With wine OF the summers golden prime
Sealed by the hand OF fall
The best there was of the earth and air.
OF rain and sun and breeze,
Changed to pippin sweet and rare
By the art OF the faithful trees
A wonderful barrel was this had We
Its message but rightly heard
Filled with the tales OF wind and bee,
OF cricket and moth and bird;
Rife with the bliss Of the fragrant June
When skies were soft and blue.
Thronged with the dreams Of harvest moon
Ger fields drenched deep with dew.
Oh, homely barrel, I'd fain essay
Your marvellous skill again!
Take me back to the past pray,
As willingly now as then
Back 70 the tender morns and ewes,
The noontidcs warm and still.
The heecy clouds and the spangied leaves
OF the orchard over the hill
Edwin L. sahin in New Lippincott.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

The friends of an Irish miser, who sus-
pected that the deceased had hoarled a
great sum of money. were filed with as
constituent and disgust when the follow
ing testamentary document was read: Il
give and bcqueath to my sister-in-law,
Mary Dennis, four old worstcd stockings,
which she will find underneath my bed; ;
to my nephew. Charles Mccartney. two
other pairs of stockings. lying in the box
where keep my linen; to Lieutenant
johnson Of her maicsty's Fifth regiment
Of foot, my only pair of white cotton
stockings and my own scarlet groatcoat.
and to Hannah Bourke, my housekeeper,
in return for her long and faithful serv.
ices, my cracked carthen pitcher"
Hannah first found her tongue and, tell
Ing the other lesatccs that she relinquish-
ed all claim TO her valuable share Of the
property, retired in anger from tho scene.
In equal rage Charles kicked the pitcher
after her, when, as the crock broke. ont
tumbled great number Of golden gpiu-
cas-. The other lcgatces Immediately
searched for their stockings, ETC. and to
their great Joy found them all to he
crammed full of money.-All the Year
Round
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

Philadelphia is a model in regard to its
street numbers, ana its regularity cna-
bled its houses to be numbered in so in
structivc a way that the plan has been
copied in many other cities Of the Union.
When, for example one walks M Wal.
nut street, he finds the first door above
Ninth street to bear No col. this al.
though the next house below it, across
Ninth, is let us say. S9l. The plan does
not tell how many doors there are in the
street, but 1t does something much hottcr;
It shows in The hundreds Geure or figures
of the number in what particular block
door is to be found.
IL a tailor adycrtises coats mt lob
WG.rut street or any street parallel with
it, We know his door TO he TIE seventh
alore Tcnth street, Tenth street itsef
and all the thoroughfaros running in the
same direction conform 10 The system
and begin new block with new hun.
drod for number. This makes it not
only very easy to iud ones way about the
city, but also to tell in advance how long
it will take to get from one place to an.
other.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.


We are led sometimes To exclaim. What
will not boys do? In the picture given in
connection with this article you will see
five boys having the finest kind Of sport
in Il swimming pool. The pool is home
name of Bernardo, who live at Pittsburg.
The oldest one Of the brothers writes tell
ing US how they made the pool with which
they have SO much sport. both in winter
and summer we had" said he. quite
a large space in the rear of our house,
and one day we conceived the idea Of
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10

The nickname "Unclc Sam" as applied
TO the United States government is said
TO have originated as follows: Samuel
Wilson, commonly called Uncle Sam"
was n government inspector Of beef and
pork at Troy. \. Y, about 1S12. y CON
tractor, Elhcrt Anderson. purchased a
quantity of provisions, and the barrels
were marked II. A." Anderson's initials.
and Il s. for United States. The lat
ter initials were not familiar to Wilson's
workmen. who inquired what they meant.
facetious fellow answered. Il don't
know unless they mean Uncle Sam"
A vast amount Of property afterward
passed through Wilson's hands marked
IN the same manner, and he was often
Joked upon the extent Of his possessions.
The Joke spread through all the depart
mcnts of the government. ana before long
the United States was popularity referred
to as Uncle Sam"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
HER REVIEW.

She thinks the world is happy
And nothing can 70 wrong,
That there Is no pain or sorrow,
That life is oue sweet song.
She says the earth is pretty.
With its flowers birds ana love.
And there Is no brighter. better world,
Not even FAR above.
She thinks mankind is generous
And every heart is true.
That you should put your trust in all.
1t doesn't matter who
She says all men are honest
That their hearts are never bad.
And while the sun is shining bright
The whole wide world is glad.
She thinks there is no trouble
Upon this cheerful earth
And ell the world is simply made
az laughter, song and mrth
She says all men are equal,
And in q manner bold
She tells us that the world-ah. we'll.
she's only five years old
james II. Lambert. Jr., in Philadelphia Press
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10


rotten play"
Don't say that It's good play"
"NeS. | know. But it's muddled things
up frightfully. Do you remember the lit
tie tiff we had after one of the rehears-
als?'
DO you mean about-about Mr. Tur-
ner?"
NO, no. l ought never to have said
anything about that. OF course you had
to be polite to a man playing such an i'm
portant part"
YES, butt did firt with him-a lit.
tie"
oh that's nothing! l meant about
about Miss Sewell."
My dear boy, we've finished with that
long ago"
We'll, l thought we had, too; but
''Havcnt we?"
I'm afraid not-quite. The fact is
"Oh, pickie dear, don't lets have any
confessions tonight. We're both rather
tired. Do You think it wiSc?"
I'D rather tell you tonight. if l may.
The fact is-well, I've flirted with her
more than you think"
after our-tilf?"
"Yes."
That wasn't quite nice of you, Dickie,
was it?"
NO know that. But-that's not all"
'Dicllic"
81 can't help it. l want to tell you and
get it over"
But suppose it doesn't get it over?"
That's just it. I'm afraid it won't"
There was vet another pause This
time, in his agitation. he lit n cigarette
without asking permission.
You know" She said at last. you're
quite spelling my evening. Men are so
tactless."
"Bcastly sorry" he replied stubbornly.
But | hate putting things off"
Il know YOU do. And you're awfully
obstinate. found that out when we
We're working. DO you remcmhcr''-
What wanted to say was that
THANK goodness. here we are at lastw
The cab pulled up in front Of some rath,
er new looking mansions. The author
opened the doors, helped her out and paid
the cabhy
Aren't you going back with him?"
asked the authoress.
'No; I'll get another. I want to speak
70 you hrSt.
ne ,""h drove away ana they began
10 GLl'no th' STAIRS slowly.
III alralu : can't ask YOU IN said
'i'C i'uF. No'her away.
"h' PAUSED on the landing below her
own ANA hGId "ut her hand.
nI' | 'n'"SHf l saw her IN the thea
'et, ne sa'l surprised
o"' AyS' sue replied, SIlshtIy CON
at'.,l atSe9. aIrF IN'ly Eou ana. H0t she's
slaEih@ WIN some friends in another part
ol .o"h %, Nhat was 1t you wanted to tell
4,
g.. ,,,'' M""s,u 10 :, l'I' You 'hat-that care
10. !.oi M'SI .IW'li =. more than YOU think.
~, W. h''Nl''
IN mere was 4 Worid OF reproach IN her
voice. ana Sh' looked up at hlm with
".HTi ..,r,, ,nqulr,h2 !iI eyes,
nr' =" "i'' ne Went on looking
Iue VI lnt S,,lrcase window INTO tn"
MIR. u;'IN So Sr.o -, proposed TO her To-
Nv ..W,.iig,, Ilg"r '''e 'hIrd act
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-05-10
REVENGES OF TIME.

A fool there was, who toled for veara
A certain wondrous thing to build.
No doubts he entertained, no fears,
& And only faith his bosom filled.
There, as he labored, people came
4 And watched him ply his busy tool.
They made of him their sport and game
And said it was just like a fool.
His plan they called a vision wild.
s thing OF naught, a rotten reed.
\ The idle day dreams of child.
" He labored on and took no heed.
Time passed. The fool grew old and gray:
'N His form was bent, his eyesight dim.
But still he wrought the liyclong day
Until at last death called for him.
The years rolled onward, one by one;
Forgot that work Of simple wit,
Until, discerning what was done,
wise man came and finished it.
Chicago Record.