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Evening journal., 1901-10-09
HEAVILY FINED FOR CONTEMPT
Edward DOugherty Assisted S25 and
Costs by Judge Chnrchman

ln city court lhia morning, Edward
Dougherty. charged with contempt, was
fined $25 and costs BY Judge Churchman.
Doughertv was summoned to testify in
case against a saloonkeeper charged
With selling liquor on Sunday. but after
several postponements the ease was
nolle prosecuted as Dougherty could not
be located. He was arrested, however.
on Friday night. and taken into court for
a hearing on Saturday on charge oi
contempt.
Boueherty said that Tie had been called
to Baltimore by the serious illness of his
mother and the court continued the case
until today ia order % give the defendant
an opportunity to produce aflidayts III
suhstantiation of his statement. Dough
erty was represented by Herbert T.. Rice,
who read an affidavit from DR. Robert L.
G. Scheif, of Baltimore setting forth that
he had attended Mrs. Henrietta Dough-
erty in Baltimore from February % 10
March 90 of this year. She was suffer
ing from injuries received by fall and
had not vet recovered. A letter from
D0ugherty's mother also was read adj
dressed TO her children. saying that she
did not believe She would live long and re-
quested all of them to 90 to see her at
once.
Judge Churchman did not believe either
the affidavit or the letter was sufficient
evidence to bear Dougherty out in his
statement. and in view of the fact that
he had made no effort to communicate
his whereabouts to the police, and also
that telegram from this city saying the
ease was demurred. Come back late
Friday night, etc. was found in his pos
session when arrested, the above fine was
imposed.
Jonas Heck. an old offender, was ar
raigned on a charge Of drunkenness, and
pleaded guilty. Jonas said he was trying
TO do right and had worked steadily in
Maryland since last May On a promise
Of future good behavior, he was allowed
TO depart
William Johnson, colored, aged 16
years, pleaded guilty to charge Of as
saulting William Dennis. and was fined
$40 and costs. Dennis testified that he
was walking along West Fifth street yes
terday afternoon when johnson walked
out of stable and followed him. When
Dennis turned around Johnson slashed
his coat with a razor, but did not cut
him.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THIS iARBOR
Lighthouse Board TO Erect FOG Signal
Station at Month Of Cretk

The Lighthouse Beard gives notice
shlat on or about October %, 1901. the
Christiana beacon light station will be
placed on the fog-signal mouse being
erected at TINS station, in the position
of the present light, 2.0SS feet S. 50 de-
grees 49 minutes r. Csc. 1A 81 from
Christiana lighthouse, on the westerly
side OF the Delaware river. on ahe cen
ire Of The terminal crib of tIhe ietty. ia
about % feet mean low water. on the
northerly side ci the mouth OF Chris
tiana creek and the entrance to Will
mington, the height Of the focal plane
changed from n to 81 feet above mean
high water, and its char
acteristic changed from fixed white tc
a fixed red lens-lantern light.
On the same date a 2,100 pound bel
to be struck by machinery, during thick
or foggy weather, a single blow every
ten seconds, will be established in the
structure.
The structure will be a white two.
story frame building, II feet square
with lead colored trimmings and a
brown roof. surmounted by a white
post about 315 feet high supporting the
Ilens-lantern.
The corrected approximate geo.
graphical position Of the light, as taker
from chart No 1876 of the United States
Coast and Geodetie Survey. is Lati.
tfiude, north, SO degrees 43 minutes
f04' seconds) longitude, west. rs degrees
30 minutes (56 seconds).
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
WILL OCCUPY NEW QUARTERS
Water Commission to Move IRtO tho Old
Federal Building

AT yesterdays meeting Of the Water
Commissioners the reading OF the minutes
Of the previous session disclosed the fact
that the board had rented the Old post
office building, Sixth and King streets,
and would take up its quarters there as
soon as the necessary papers arrived from
Washington.
AT the meeting Of last week President
Belts was authorized to consult with Col
lector Of Port Cooper, who Is custodian
of the building. and arrange for It's
rental MIR. Belts was also authorized TO
secure insurance on the building 20 the
amount of $4,000 which he announced
that he had done
Prior To- the department moving into It's
new quarters the building will be given
thorough oyerhaulng and put in good
shape for occupancy. a greater portion
or The old postoilice will be- used bv the
department while the basement will be
used as now, hy the Government as a
bonded warehouse.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
PATRICK FAHEY
NOT ALARMED
Is Ready to Meet The Levy
Court
gAS CARRIED OUT CONTRACT
Bridge Committee Of Levy Court Has
Reached Decision and Will
Probably Report Tomorrow

It is probable that at tomorrow morn
ing's meeting Of the Levy Court some
startling developments may take place in
the Seventh street bridge subject as at
that time the Bridge Committee will
make its report regarding the construe-
tion of the bridge.
The committee, il is said, reached n dc
cision several days ago, but owing to the
absence of Levy Courtman John Mealey
at yesterdays meeting, the report was
not submitted. Although Mr.. Fahey as
yet has not been notified TO meet the
court, it is probable that he will be pres
ent tomorrow morning. lie is evidently
not alarmed at the situation and declares,
as he always has done. that he has car
ried out his work according to contract.
In speaking Of the subject Mr.. Fahey
said: Il am not defendant in this mat
ter. The court has never made direct
demand upon me for plans. / don't know
what is meant by original plans / have
lived up to my contract and if the court
can produce plans calling for approaches
to the bridge, | will begin work on them
tomorrow"
Mr.. Fahey says he is willing to meet
the court at any time and is satisfied that
he has done nothing to be condemned for.
Work on the new bridge is al stand st.ll
awaiting action on the part Of the Levy
Court. II it is brought forth that the
specifications do not call for approaches
to the structure, then before the bridge
can be put 70 practical use, another APP
preparation will have to be made for its
completion.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
COLLECTING CAPITATION TAX
MeSSrS. Bullock and McCOy Gathering in
MANY HaIf Dollars

Capitaion Tax Collectors Bullock and
Mccoy are getting right down to work
collecting the capitation tax Mr. Bull
lock, Of the Northern district. has about
$4,000 and Mr.. Mccoy has about 81. 500
TO collect in their respective districts. 1t
is a small tax, SO cents head, but many
persons dodge it as religiously as they do
taxes of greater proportion. Mr.. Bullock
has employed a clerk who is making out
and sending the tax bills to the people
from whom returns already are coming
in.
In speaking of the matter this morn
ing, Mr.. Bullock said it is tiresome job.
but he expects to collect the taxes and
thus do the work he is employed tc do.
Il shall not sit around and let the thing
20 itself. 1t is no snap, but l shall try
my best to get the money all in. / have
made one return of S25 and have made
more collections since l made that de
posit," he said
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
MUCH SYMPATHY FOR BOY
Friends of Charles T.NIalone shock ed
Because ofBis Misfortune

Charles r. Malone, the deaf mute,
who had his right arm crushed under a
Philadelphia and Reading railroad
freight train on Monday, and subse-
quently had the member amputated
above the elbow. is resting comfortably
in the Homeopathic Hospital. News of
Charles great misfortune was received
by his friends with sorrow, and
since many inquiries have been made
concerning him. As a member OF the
Y. NJ. G. A. he was widely known and
was interested in all branches of ahe
work Notwithstanding the fact that he
is unable to hear or to speak 1t is
the hope Of all his friends that he may
be able soon to leave the hospital.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
MAYOR WILL ABANDON
MONUMENT PROPOSITION

Unless the citizens Of Wilmington
show more interest in the proposed
erection of a monument TO the memory
of the late President William McKin-
ley, the monument probably will be
abandoned. When seen this morning
in reference to the subject. Mayor
Fisher said he thought he would drop
the matter and not attempt to make an
organization to take charge of the af-
fair. The proposition is big one, at
least $4,000 being required to erect the
shaft
Through the Efforts Of the news
rapers Of tho city nearly $1,000 has
been subscribed to The fund for tho
monument but the interest seems to be
waning.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
NEW POSTMASTER
FOR this CITY
William II. NOaId Said 10 Have
Succeeded Mr. Browne
10 The Office

1t is stated on the best au-
thouity that Hugh G. Browne has
resigned the pustmastership Of this
city and that William il. Head
las been appointed to succeed him.
The new official will take charge Of
the office Immediately What changes,
If any, he will recommend in the office
force are nee known at this time.
The resignation of Mr.. Browne came
as a surprise to but very few persons
in this city. The step had been con-
sidered by him for several weeks, and
he had so informed leaders Of the Re-
publican party here. This afternoon it
was announced that his resignation
had been forwarded to Washington and
accepted, and that President Roosevelt
had named Mr.. Head to the Office.
Mr. Browne was appointed postmas-
ter by the late President Mckinley in
Angus. of 1898. The term was for four
years. and therefore would not have
expired until August of next year.
AS MIR. Browne is out of THE city to-
day, no reason for his resignation could
be obtained.
Harry II. Bilany. assistant postmas-
ter, refsued to discuss the matter. Mr..
Heald said he had, as yet, received no
information on the subject.
WHO NEW OFFICIAL is
Mr. Heald. the new postmaster. is
one Of the best-known Regular Repub-
licans in the State. He is about 81 years
years of age, and the son of Charles H.
Heald of the Pusey and Jones Com
pany. He has had considerable expert
ence in the public service, having at
one time been a bank examiner in the
employ of the Government. He was
a member of the Republican State Cen
trail Committee for several years, in
which office he performed valuable
service for the Regular Republican or
ganization. Since the election of Lewis
Heisler Ball to Congress Mr.. Heald has
been his private secretary.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
SLIGHT HITCH IN PLANS
Railroad ,oompany's Resolution ant
specifications DO Not Agree

City Engineer George II. Boughman
is busy going over the plans recently
submitted by the p, w. e. B. Railroad
Company for its elevated tracks in the
city.
In comparing the pans with the
resolution offered to the Street and
Sewer Department yesterday, Mr.
Boughman finds that there are several
slight discrepancies which probably
were unintentional on the part Of the
company. In one or two instances
where the resolution calls for four
teen foot clearance. the plans do not
show that elevation by few inches.
This. MIR. Boughman believes. can be
readily remedied. He will complete the
work of inspecting them in a few days.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
was Arrested in Chester

Lizzie Gibbs. colored, who was under
bond for her appearance at the Sep
tember term of court to answer a
charge of larceny. and who jumped her
bail. was arrested in Chester yesterday
by Chief of Police Leary, of that city.
and Patrolman Harry Pierce, of Will
mington. The woman was brought to
this city and will be turned over to
Sheriff Mcdaniel.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
COLORED PREACHERS MEET
Are Holding "A Two Days Service in
Haven NJ. E. Church

In Haven NJ. Il. Church the annual
meeting of the Wilmington District
Preachers meeting is being held today.
and VIII continue IN session tomorrow.
Following devotional exercises by &. ].
Hail. organization was effected. The re-
mainder Of the morning session was
taken up by the reading and discussion Of
the following papers: Personality Of
Christ" II. A. Cullen; is the Tendency
OF Modern Theology in Harmony With
That Of the FathcrsF' G. S. Sprgg.
What Is 1t to be Led BY the SpiritY" J.
Il. Webb.
w. II. Turner will conduct devotional
exercises this afternoon and Il. o. Parker
and w. s. Brown This evening there
will be a sermon by G. A. Norwood
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
Missing Roys Not Heard From

Chief of Police Eugene Massey, so
far, has received no information re-
garding the whereabouts of john He'd
ley, James McGonigle and William Nc
Garvey, the boys who ran away from
their homes in Rock,and ON Monday
night. with the intention OF shipping on
a cattle steamer. Tt is believed that
they got away before the Baltimore au-
thorities could be notified.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
Big INCREASE REPORTED
In FREIGHT TRAFFIC

Officials at the F., w. & b. freight de-
now. At this time of the year shoe and
clothing stores lay in their winter stocks
which in a measure is responsible for the
great increase 1t is expected that the
rush will continue until after the holi-
days.
For several weeks preceding Christmas
the amount Of freight handled will be
something enormous for at that time ship
ments Of holly and other evergreens will
be coming in. Extra forces Of men will
be put on about the first Of next month.
Owing to the heavy traffic the men are
working from to 7.3O o'clock Of even
ings
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
MRS. MARY MEALEI BURIED
THlerment Made ItdlY in NV Cathedral
Cemetery

In st. Paul's r. c. Church tnis morn
ing, at Q O'Clock, high mass was said
over the body Of Mrs. Mary Mealey,
neither OF Levy Court Commissioner
John Mealey, and widow of the ate Pat
rick Mealey The funera, was one Of
The largest that has been held in this
city for several years. lnteiment was
made in New Cathedral Cemetery.
Mrs. Mealey was about 20 years Of
age. and had a hest Of friends. She
leaves two sons and a daughter.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
METEOR In FOR REPAIRS
Marine Hospital Boat IN Port---Other
River Notes

The tug Meteor, Of theSWarner Com
pany, this morning was placed in the
dock at the plant of Pusey and Jones To
be repaired.
The tug Baldwin viii do the Meteor's
work on the river.
The t. $. Marine Hospital tug Pasteur
was tied up for some time this morning
at the wharf Of the Delaware River Nayi-
cation Company.
The schooner Sand Snipe is discharging
a cargo Of sand at the wharves OF the
Warner Company.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
Recovering From Operation

William G. Cole. saloon keeper, in
Shipley street. between Fourth and
Fifth. is slowly recovering from the re
suit of a serious surgical operation
which was performed by Dr. Joseph F.
Pyle. Mr.. Cole was injured about four
weeks ago by a table falling upon him
and has been confined to his bed since
the accident.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
To Whin cuInrtts il Sussex

Georgetown, Oct. .. Several prisoners
were sentenced to public aoggings and
pillory here yesterday. William Oliver,
who was convicted Of breaking into and
robbing the store Of a Milton firm IN the
night, was sentenced to an hour in the
pillory, 20 lashes and one year John III.
Jones, alias Boyce, received d sentence Of
10 lashes and six months Imprisonment
for stealing a pair of shoes
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
Railroad Mon Pad

Paymaster Lawson, of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company, arrived in
this city yesterday afternoon and last
evening was engaged in paying the en-
ployes. Mr.. Lawson is two days in
advance Of the regular date.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
workman FINDS old COIN

While digging a trench alongside of
She new Philadelphia and Reading
railroad depot today for gas pipes, one
Of the workmen unearthed a copper
cent of the date 1894. After little
rubbing the letters on the coin could
be distinguished with the naked eye. A
bystander purchased it of the finder for
so cents.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
WIN GIVE a smoker

Members of the Democratic League
Of Delaware win give a smoker in their
rooms. at Fourth and King streets, on
Thursday evening, and an enjoyable
time is anticipated. The committee in
charge is composed OF George M. Gill
lespie chairman; John J. Beehan, sec
retary; Charles Swayne. Dennis Har-
kins. II. G. Ware, W. F. Landthaler
and w G.. Grothaus.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
state Board Wants Cooperation

Georgetown, Oct 9-The State
Beard of Health through DR.. Alexan-
der Lowber, its secretary came heI'c
yesterday and applied to the Sussex
County Levy Court for immediate action
in cooperation with the State Board to
prevent spread Of the smallpox con
tagion which has again broken out
along The Maryland line.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
His Mind Unhalanced

TIhaddeus Lewis. co,ored, was found
by Officer Hugh Mcbride yesterday af-
tennoon wandering about Sluby's court,
and was sent to the police station. He
is believed to be Of unsound mind, and
was later given into the charge of his
brothers. tt, aMA.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
He WILLPLEAD NOT GUILTY
Francis H. Honecker Has Retained
Consul 20 Defend Hsmself

Alter much trouble and no little cX-
pense. Leonard T.. Wales. Judge Of the
Mock Court which viii sit in the Opera
House tomorrow night to hear the
breach Of promise suit" under y. NJ. G.
a. auspices, has obtained the best au-
thorities on the subject involved
Francis ii. Hofleeker, the defendant,
has retained w. S. prickeit to defend
him. lie will go on the stand and De.
clare he Is not guilty as indicted.
The prosecution may attempt to prove
malicious intent.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
PAM of TnIIr Esrnte sold

In the Orphans Court this morning
George Janvier was appointed guardian
Of Manlof y. Carey. Alice NJ Tully and
Patrick Plunkett executors for John
Tully, made return of the sale of part
Of the real estate and the court confirmed
the sale.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
MilIIlnvo Rnnmnee sac

Members of Wesley NJ. u. Church will
hold nmmage sale az M. Si4 Market
street. on October 20. 10 continue q week
The merchants and other citizens Of vii
mington are asked for contributions,
which win be- called for, ii q postal be
scni ID the pastor The licv. NJ. y. Daw-
son. al No 3i4 South Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
stoIen Natch Reoovered

Eugene Massey. chief Of police. has
recovered a gold watch stolen over a
year ago in a saloon from Dennis
Dcnchcc. The timepiece was taken
by man in Pennsylvania, and Mr.
Donohoe does not care to prosecute.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
Barbers, smoker Postponed

The smoker which was to have been
held by iouIneymen BARRIERS last night
was postponed to a later date. An in
teresting meeting was held last night.
however. and many boss BARRIERS were
present.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
Deteclire ldentitled Rollo

Detective Theodore Francis returned
from Reading last night, where he had
gone to lodge a detainer against John
H. Rollo, alias j. r. Fulton, who is
under arrest, charged with robbing a
small postoffice near that city. Detec-
tive Francis saw Fulton" i'm his cell,
and identified him as Rollo.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
Bought Ground for Rogue Cont

Robert c. Fraim, attorney for the
heirs Of William p. Weldin has sold a
ict Of land along tine Delaware river
to Dr. B. r. veasey 1t will be used
as a roque court.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
RemnvIng Sign Rnnr,fa

Philadelphia and Reading railroad en-
ployes today are removing the sign boards
from the old depot at Water and French
streets. The signs viii be sent TO the
company's shops TO be repainted.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
To Teach Languages by Phonograph

In the Scranton School OF Correspond
ence new method Of teaching languages
has been adopted. 1t is by means of
Photographic records to which lessons
are copied. The pupil sits with a lesson
leaf or book in hand and listens 10 the in
strument dealing out Spanish or German.
Evening journal., 1901-10-09

A BEAUTIFUL STOVE.
Cartmell's stove enamel made it sol
Evening journal., 1901-10-09
FOR COUGH AND COLDS.

Allaband's Anodyne Expectorant
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-12
p.,v, Wells.

The location OF the well on the farm Ia
OF the greatest Importance. In many In
stances the farmer starts his we'll near
the lowest point as a location. with the
Idea that he VIII not have TO dig as
deep as he wou!d upon higher land.
This IN often mistake as we know OF
several places In village where the
wells near the top OF the hill are not
as deep and are not as much affected
by a drought az those on the lower land
NJ the foot Of the hill. though there
may he nifty or n hundred feet diner
cnce In the elevation. Hut the chief OBJ
lection to the well on the low ground
IL that II receives the surface drainage
from the higher land. aud thus the
water soon becomes so contaminated as
To be UNIT for use. either by the family
or The animals, for 10 be healthy they
must have pure water. la these days
Of driven wells. a pipe can often be
.aDs Oh the highest gravel knoll or sand
hill on the farm more cbcaply than In
the low land. and when water In reach
ed II lis pure and will continue SO. be-
cause the surface water runs away
from u. ana not toward IL. III wind
mill Ii erected the wind power Is bet
ter. and by tank and pipes water can
lie brought TO house. barn and yards.
or carried 10 ifrigat. the garden and
strawberry bed In way 10 make II
doubiy pay for Itself. first In saving OF
daily hard labor al the pump and next
In Increased crops hy having water
supply when needed. Many man who
thought he could not afford 10 pu, In a
new well has paid out more cash for
doctors and undertaker's bills than the
Well would have cost American Cul.
tivator.
Kootenai County Republican. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1899-1903, 1901-04-12
bridge Gave Way.

Syracuse, N. ", April S.-Whie car
on the old East Side suburban line Of the
Syracuse Rapid Transit company was
crossing the James street bridge over the
Oswego canal, in the heart of the city, the
bridge suddenly gave way, dropping the
car with its 80 passengers to the canal ~
feet below.
Several persons who were crossing the
bridge at the time went down with the
car, and a horse and wagon loaded with
lumber were piled on top of the heap
About 40 persons We're injured, several
dangerously.
Had the canal been filled with water,
the result of the accident would have been
terrible. The car. struck the tow path end
first and then slid off into the mud at the
canal bottom, where it stuck. When the
crash came people on the street called the
fire department. Ladders were quickly
lowered and the injured carried up and
sent to their homes or to hospitals.
The bridge was about 80 feet long ana
60 feet wide. 1t was broken sharp oil al
both embankments, the entire structure g.
ing into the canal