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Evening journal., 1901-09-28
OTHER PARTIES
NOW INTERESTED
Conduit Company Said to
Control Gas Plant
PRESIDENT MITCHELL SILENT
Refused tO Confirm the RumOr-DOb-
sons Nav be Purchasers Of
Both Concerns

There IS q persistent rumor in circu-
lation that those parties Interested in
the Conduit Heat Light and Power
Company are the real purchasers of
the Wilmington Coal Gas Company,
and that in time the concerns will be
merged into one under another name.
Edmund Mitchell, Jr., president OF
the conduit company, when seen this
morning as he was about to leave the
city, refused to discuss the subject, and
stated that he has nothing to say. It
was reported some days ago that the
Conduit, Heat, Light and Power Com
pany had been purchased by outside
parties, but at the time Mr. Mitchell
said that not a dollars worth of stock
had been disposed Of.
If the rumor proves true that par
ties interested in the conduit company
have bought the Wilmington Coal Gas
Company, and that the purchasers Of
the latter concern are John and James
DobsOn. Of Philadelphia, the only in
ference to be drawn is that the Dob
sons hold the controlling interest in
the former concern. Several parties
questioned on the subject of the pur-
chase would neither confirm nor deny
it, with one exception, that being in
the case of business man who said
that he had knowledge that the lumors
in circulation are correct and that the
deal had been contemplated for some
time.
CONDUIT COMPANY'S CHARTER.
The Conduit. Heat. Light and Power
Company obtained its franchise from
the Street and Sewer Department the
latter part of last year, the incorpora-
tors being Edmund Mitchell. Jr.. presi-
dent J. NJ. Solomon, vice-president
and II. II. Billany, secretary and treas
urer. lis, charter calls-for the laying
of conduits. pipes, etc. throughout the
lanes. alleys and streets Of the city. for
the purpose of conducting electricity.
air, gas or oil, and to erect poles and
string wires thereon. In possession Of
this franchise and the franchise owned
by the Wilmington Coal Gas Company.
the concern will be in position to
prove a formidable opponent to other
concerns having similar charters.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE

Highlands, N. j., Sept. est was the
worst Of days and the best OF days for
the resailing Of the first race Of the in.
ternational yacht contest 1t was dead
calm at o'clock this morning and a
few minutes after it blew seven knots
from the east. Weather sharrs told of
smoky southwesters" during the day,
while others presaged high northeast
ers." When the sun rose this morning
there was not breath of air stirring
Over in the northwest there was a
black cloud which held out some hope
for wind. Ships off shore fioundered
in the dol drums and predictions We're
made that there would be no race. Over
on the seastern horizon thick, misty
clouds gave indications of wind from
that quarter. 1t was not, however, un-
til after s o'clock that the wind began
to spring from cut the east 1t came
family at first and then began to
gather force. The sea was fairly
smooth and there was little ground
swell.
Should the wind hold its present di-
rection, the race today will be sailed
over the same course as Thursday. AS
the contest will be a resail of the first
contest, the yachts will have a thrash
Of fifteen miles to windward and re-
turn.
Tine Shamrock's crew enters into to-
days contest with grim determination
of showing to the Yankees just what
kind of boat the challenger is. The
Britishers feel that the race OF Thurs
day was a fluke, and that Shamrock
had all the worst OF the luck. Even
while the Columbia's sailors believe
their boat can whip Shamrock, they
feel that the contest is going to be close
when weather conditions favor both
yachts alike.
The two single stickers started from
the Horseshoe this morning, tuned to
the same pitch as on Thursday, no
changes of any moment being made in
the rig Of the boats yesterday. Both
Barr and Sycamore believe that their
craft are as right as rivals, and moth
ing can be done to improve them.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
THE STARTING POT-OCKEYmG FOR THE wINDwARD POSITION

pret this to mean that in a strong wind
the Columbia can win, for, as to that.
only the test can tell, bat | want q
race, q good bonalde contest, where
the metue Of both the marine steeds
will be tested.
Thursdays trial was not only no
race but it was no contest. Because
the American boat was in the lead
when we had nukes in the wind it is
no reason why we should declare that
the Columbia has outclassed the
Shamrock. Time alone can solve that
problem. We hope for victory, but
that is all we can 90 at present The
Columbia is in as good condition to-
day as she was Thursdays and never was
she in better condition than she was
then. We are all hoping for a good
breeze. and now there is some slight
Indication that we may have It"
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
DENNIS McKENNEY WILL RECOVER
Peter Csisltr Held in $500 Bail Ior a
Further Hearing

Dennis Mckenney, better known as
"Denney Kenney" who is alleged 70
have been assaulted on September 19by
Peter Geisler. and IS suffering from a
fractured skull, will recover, and pos
sibly will be able to be about in a
weeks time
Geisler was arraigned in City Court
this morning on a charge OF assault
and battery. and was held in $500 bail
for a hearing on Saturday next. Or.
John Palmer testified that, although
his patient was not able to be about.
he considered all danger past. and that
he would be able TO appear against
Geisler In a week.
Other cases heard were as follows, :,
James Clonins larceny OF a watch, VAL
ued az sos, property OF Michael Con-
nell. $500 bail for upper court: James
Short colored. larceny of watch. val
ued at $40. property OF William White.
5000 bail for Court Of General Sessions:
John Boyer concealed deadly weapons.
500 bail for upper cout: Howard Cool
ing and Harry Marvel. disoiderly con-
dudt, 81 and costs each
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
MANY CITIZENS
MAKE PROTEST.
Say Commissioners s Purchase
Was Not Necessary
MR.. BOND MAKES STATEMENT
SAYS Tho Property Bought Vas The
Cheapest Desirable Tract That
Could be Obtained

From what can be learned there Ia
considerable dissatisfaction among ciu-
zens in general. because of the pur-
chase OF the Wedin property by uhe
Board OF Water Commissioners
Two reasons are cited why the pur-
chase should not have been made at
this time. they being that new reser-
voir is not needed at present. and, sec
ond that the price paid was far in ad-
vance OF the real value of the prop
erty.
When seen, many persons who, all
though they did not care TO be quoted
in the controversy, expressed as their
opinion that the purchase was a great
mistake. especially at this time. when
the city's finances are in such shape.
In conversation on the subject VII
liam H. Swift. a former president of
the Water Board, said that, although
he was not familiar with the details,
he was of the opinion that the ques-
tion OF supplying a growing city like
WilminGton was a serious one, and
demanded careful consideration. lie
thought the step OF looking ahead in a
subject OF this kind was a move I'm the
right direction.
In defense OF the purchase by the
board. Chief Engineer Bond said that,
after careful consideration by the direc-
tors. no land suitable for the purpose
could be obtained for less money. and
I'm several instances property owners
wanted double and triple the amount
paid per acre more than the sum paid
/ by the department "Tte location is
the finest that could be obtained said
Mr.. Bond. "inasmuch as It has an ele-
walton of about 270 feet, and is square
and even tract OF land. All other sites
looked over were more or less irregu-
! lar. and, therefore. undesirable He
said that 1t is probable that in the near
future q trolley line will be built be-
tween this city and West Chester, a
portion OF which would touch the We'll
din property. and that already parties
are looking for desirable lots along the
proposed road. This being the case, the
value of the property would naturally
advance. In connection with the neces-
sity OF a reservoir, Mr.. Bond said that
there could be no doubt of Il, as, al
though the basin would not be finished
for several years, IL could be used to
an advantage at the present time.
In connection with the relations of
the Water Department and City Coun-
ell regarding the yearly surplus turned
over by the commissioners to he city,
Mr.. Bond said that when the Water
Board was originated the act creating
IL did not contemplate turning any
money over TO Council but that all
surplus at the end Of the fiscal year
was 10 be applied TO taking up out
standing bonds
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
COMPANY GOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR POOR FLOW OF GAS

Complaints of poor gas service are
not due to any breakdown in our
plant said Edwin j. Curley. assist
ant superintendent of the Wilmington
Coal Gas Company, this morning, "but
TO conditions that are beyond our con-
troll. To add to the Illuminating
power of gas, we supply napthaline
vapor, which at this season becomes
crystalized in the service pipes by the
changes in the weather. 1t is this
process Of crystalization, which is re-
sponsible for the complaints. We can
not prevens it, as the most noted chem
ISIS in the world have failed in their
search for a method whereby the crys-
talization can be overcome. IL con-
sumers Of gas win leave word at this
otfice that their service is impaired.
we will clean the pipes of the crystals
Immediately.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
observed Nc Minara,s Rrr,hd.r

At the annual meeting Of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union yesterday in
its headquarters, No. 100 West Eighth
street, the anniversary Of the birth Of
Miss Frances L. Willard was observed.
Mrs. j. Newlin Gawthrop read an inter
esting paper on her life and work, and
Lead, Kindly Light" was sung. Former
officers Of the union were reelected as
follows: President, Mrs. l.. W. Emerson:
recording secretary Mrs. Eli Mendenhall;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Newlin
Gawthrop, and treasurer, Mrs. NJ. a.
Taggart. The annual reports were read
and showed the society to be in a good
condition.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28

New York, Sept. 2s.-"Wind, wind;
v kingdom for a wind"
his was the united sentiment last
t of the two rival yachts that lay
Id Sandy Hook within a hundred
If each other
-" must have wind" Sir Thomas
T.. said. "and from the present in
+, MS we shall get it tomorrow. If
mes and there is a race all Amer
4 and all Britain will rejoice. for
then we shall have the first adequate
test Of the yachts. Why, none hero
has seen that boat race as yet" he de-
clared. Give her a chance. The race
Of Thursday was a procession Of hukeS
and a bouquet of fizzles which it would
be hard to equal, even II searching the
records OF the races two years ago.
Il am just as confident as ever, and
every one aboard, Captain Sycamore,
Mr.. Watson. Mr.. Ratsey and Mr.. Jane
son, share my conviction. We have
eeen the Shamrock sail and know what
she is capable of. We have also seen
the Columbia sail, and not for the first
time this year, and we know what she
can do. We are more confident than
ever. But give the Shamrock a fair
breeze"
What do you cell a fair breeze?"
was asked.
"Oh, a nice breeze"
"At about what speed of wind7"
"Say ten or twelve OF fifteen knott
anything, in fact, over eight knots an
hour. We do not mind a sea If only
we have the wind to drive us. The
sea will not bother us unless, indeed,
like last time, there is a. sea and no
wind. We do not want regular east
crly gale, for that would make things
unpleasant for all concerned. But we
hope for nice breeze and a good race
tomorrow. Why, even had one of the
boats been able to finish within the
time limit in Thursdays race, the test
would have been highly unsatisfactory,
regardless OF the winning boat"
"All desire is a swapping breeze" 4"
said Z. D. Morgan, managing owner OF
the Columbia, on board the Parry City
the Columbia's tender Don't inter-
Evening journal., 1901-09-28

Hook in tow Captain Sycamore order
ed his crew to tail on the mainsail hal
yards, and the big canvas was soon
hoisted. At $50 the wind was blowing
from the eastward at about eight knots,
though it looked as if it might be much
lighter off shore.
publishers Press DIS. TO Evening Journal.
Highlands, n. Y. SEPT $3.50 a..
Hook reports the wind blow
ing between eight and nine knots. At
Long Branch and Asbury Park it is
blowing lighter, but gradually increas-
ing in strength.
Publishers Press Dis. TO Evening Journal
Highlands, N. Y, Sept 2S-105O a.
m.-After Columbia passed Sandy Hook
ilghtship she broke out her jib, cast
loose her tow. and stood out in direc-
tion Of Seabright, with wind abaft. The
beam of Shamrock came about and stood
after Columbia on starboard tack
1910 a. m.-Signal 10 start hcissed,
indicating a course east by north. This
gives yachts best fifteen miles eastward
and run home.
11.O5 a. m.-Both yachts crossed line
at five seconds after II o'clock. Yachts
stood on short starboard hatch, Sham
rock breaking and going on port. Cap
tain Barr quickly flung Columbia about
and stood after him. Columbia held
her nose higher in the wind, and was
clearly outpointing Shamrock.
11.35 a. m.-Barr brought Columbia
about starbOard. Was followed forty
five seconds later by Shamrock. The
yachts then headed toward Long
Branch. The wind freshened. while
the yachts moved with considerable
speed.
11.37 a. m.-Yachts are stills holding
on their long board to starboard. 1t is
a very close race. 1t looks from this
point that Shamrock had very light
lead.
Publishers Press Dis 20 Evening journal
Sandy Hook. Sept 2S.-12.Ol m.-AtI
this hour Columbia is Ave lengthsI
ahead
YACHTS ARE AROUND STAKE BOAT
Publishers Press Dis. to Evening Journal
Highlands. N. Y, Sept 2S-.Columb.a al
turned outer stake boat at 12O5.53;
Shamrock at 1852. Boats now rum
nning home before the wind and max
ing fast time. Shamrock leads by sew
eral seconds.
12.40 o'clock.-Yachts are still stand
ing to starboard tack, heading toward
Long Island with Shamrock to the
weather and in a commanding position.
SHAMROCK LEADS ON SAIL HOME
Publishers Press Dis TO Evening Journal
Highlands, N. Y, Sept. 2S.-1.45 a. m.
Both boats are tearing down the home
stretch before the wind, Shamrock
leading by few lengths.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
BRICKS FOR PULLMAN WORKS
Cars Are B,iTg UnlOsded at The Yards
To-day

Five cars loaded with bricks have ar
rived on barges at the wharves of the
Pullman Palace Car Company, and the
work OF unloading there now is In
progress.
IL is not believed that there will be
further trouble in getting material.
Jacob H. Kennedy. foreman of the
steam fitting department has been
transferred to the company's shops in
Buffalo. where he will I'LL a like posi-
ton. He will leave for that city on
Monday.
The walls Of the dry kiln are nearly
completed
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
OF THE
RACE In DETAIL

Publishers Press DIS. 20 Evening Journal
Highlands, ~ Y, Sept 2s.-9 a. NJ
Columbia cast of her moorings in the
Horshoe, took tow from a tug, and
started for Sandy Hook. Shamrock
followed. Wind was blowing at a six
mile an hour rate. The sea is smooth.
Horizon is obscured by haze.
Publishers Press Dis. TO Evening Journal
Highlands, Sept 2S.-915 a. m.-Af-
ter the Shamrock had well rounded the
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
WORKNBX HAVE TROUBLE
Difficulty Being Experienced in Raising
Car Trucks

WorlImen who yesterday raised the
freight car which had fallen into the
Christiana creek through the slip be-
yond Third street bridge today be-
gan the work CT raising the trucks Of
the car.
This promises TO be a trying job. A
large anchor has been obtained from
The Diamond State Steel Company, and
attempts win be made to hoist the
trucks with it's aid
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
Police Hear From Miller

Members OF the police force received
letter from James Miller. the little col
ored boy who made his home at the city
hall for several days.
James is now with Major Frank r.
Little. of Laurel, Maryland, and is much
pleased with his new home.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
WORK TO BEGIN ON MONDAY
Steam Dredgs Vim Ready to Begin
0DpratiOBs

The steam dredge Vim. owned by
the Pusey and Jones Company, IS
.moored at a point in the Brandywine
Just cn of the Chicago Electric Hose
Ccmrany's plant, and the work Of fill
ing in behind the wharves will begin
on Monday.
The stream also viii be deepened at
tk-t point.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
BRICKLAYERS QUIT WORK
Al PULLMAN PLANT

Because Patrick w. Quinn, foreman
in charge Of the bricklayers at work
on the new buildings in the yards of
the Pullman Palace Car Companys
plant, discharged one Of the men this
morning, the entire force laid down
tools and quit work.
The man was discharged because he
refused to obey a command from Mr..
Quinn.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
Peepa.ing 60 Fne Answer

h.tomeys H. II. Ward and Bates are
preparing their answer in the fisheries
case Of New Jersey vs.. Delaware. now
celSre the supreme Court Of the Uniral
States The answer viii be filed on
October IA.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
WI BOLD Annual session

On Wednesday next the ninety
fourth communication Of the Grand
Lodge A. F. A. NJ. Of Delaware, will
convene in the Masonic Temple. The
session will last two days,
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
EARLIER DETAILS

Highlands, 215.-Shamrock has
tak the lead but Columbia is close
in her wake.
Highlands Shamrock con-
tlnues TO lead. but Columbia appears
to DE gaining. Wind hattens at times
ana yachts spinak@s flap. Yachts
now are about seven miles from finish
line. Barr evidently is trying to cut
shamrock's wind. as Shamrock's ba,-
loon flaps badly at times.
Publishers Press Dis TO Evening Journal.
Highlands. ~ Y.-2.25.-At this
hour both boats are sailing well. Co
lumbia leads by a good length.
2.26 o'clocS-Columbia still Is gain
ing. It is thought now that che leads.
Highlands. 24O-As yachts draw
nsar the finish line, Captain Barr is
redoubling his efforts to kill Sham
rocks breeze and they are lighting it
out TO the last gap Shamrock still
leads. but it looks as II Columbia will
win race on time allowance. providing
the yachts maintain uhe same relative
positions at the end.
Highlands. 254-Columbia has
caught Shamrock and it is now a neck
to-neck SAIL
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
Trnsteea Adont l,esoIntlons

Trustees OF the Delaware Hospital
have adopted resolutions upon the death
Of Mary Hilliard Harrington. Mrs. Har-
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
Little Wind Was Blowing
Off Sandy Hook at II
O'clock
BOATS STARTED TOGETHER
ShOrt Distance Out to Sea Co.
Iunbia Took Lead But Soon
WaS OVertakeH
WEATHER PROMISED TODAY.

Official Forecasts; New York
Fresh westerly winds In the morning
probably shifting to northeast in the
afternoon. and increasing TO brisk.
Washington--Winds off Sandy Hook
Saturday morning will be light to
fresh easterly, probably increasing to
brisk in the afternoon.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
Attending tho Purves Funeral

The Rev Allan McCurdy is In New
York today attending the funeral Of
the Rev. George T .Purvis. Mr.. Nc
Cutdy was classmate Of Mr. Purvis
at Princeton.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
OCTOBER ell, BALTIMORE AND
OHIO RAILROAD.

Cne fare for the round trip to the
famous battlefield. Tickets on sale
Octobsr 6. Z, s. and 10, good to return
until October Is. inclusive. Apply
Ticket Agents. Baltimore and Ohio
airoad for full information.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
Extrd a! !!
COLUMBIA WINS
TODAY'S RACE
American Yacht Crosses Line
FOrty.three Seconds to
Spare

Highlands. p. m.--Columbia wins
this afternoons race by As seconds.
There Is great rejoicing here.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28

Highlands. 215.-Shamrock has
tak- n the lead. but Columbia is close
in her wake.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28

Weather tor tomorrow;
Partly cloudy, followed by rain
with higher temperature
Evening journal., 1901-09-28

Highlands, 254-Columbia has
caught Shamrock and it is now a neck
to-neck sail.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28

2.2G o'clock-Columbia still is gain
ing. Il is thought now that che leads.
Evening journal., 1901-09-28
sHAMRocK LEAps on sAlL HoMI

Publishers Press Dis to Evening Journal
Highlands n. Y, Sept. 2S.-1.45 a. m.
Both boats are tearing down the home
stretch before the wind, Shamrock
leading by a few lengths.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-16
JUDGE BIGGER
Denies Application for Receiver for an
Equitable Dehenture Company.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 15.-Judge Big
ger has declined to appoint a receiver
fer uhe Equitable Debenture Company,
holding it not to be in the authority of
the Court to interfere in the matter of
contracts between the Company and
certificate holders. The application
for a receiver was made by George
Woods, a certificate holder, who alleged
the Company to be insolvent that the
contracts made by it are Illegal, and
that by reason of the decision of the
United States Attorney General. it can
not continue to do business legally.
Judge Bigger held that the only re-
course to certificate holders is in quo
warranto proceedings, which must be
brought by State authorities to oust the
Company from its charter.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-16
EXAMINING COURT
Al RausCh is Insane, 50 His Friends
Claim.

Much of Probate Judge G.. II. Nix
on's time Tuesday was taken up by an
Examining Court. Al Rousch. the fel
lew who was bound over to court by
Mayor Sykes some time ago for forg-
ing the name of Judge w. H. Leeper to
an order for pint of gin, is suddenly
found by his friends to be insane.
Rausch's wife appeared as a witness
in his behalf She stated that he did
many thirss that would indicate that
ne Was of unsound mind. One thing
that he did occasionally was to carry
off something of the household goods
and mot return it. She said that when
asked what he had done with the
things he would reply that he did nor
know. The humorous look that ap-
peared on the faces of many in the
court room at this instant indicated
that the listeners had some idea what
had become of the goods.
If there is any time when RauSch is
sober it Is when he cannot get any
thing to drink. Several witnesses be-
ing absent the case was continued un-
Til this morning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-16
1000 Miles Al]ne.
New York World.)

Only four years old, Mary Hawkins
Barnard enjoys the distinction of hav-
ing come all by herself from Ft. Worth,
Tex, to the home of her grandfather,
Gates H. Barnard, of No. 214 West
1OSbh street, a distance of nearly 1000
miles.
When her mother tearfully handed
her over to P conductor at Ft Worth
she wore a tag with her grandfather's
address and the words: please do not
let me go astray," which she proudly
showed to World reporter, telling
about pretty lady on the train who
put on her white frocks for her She
was the net OF every train she travel
ed in, women passengers appealing to
the conductor to decide who should
dress and undress her.
She il: a daughter of Edwin G. Bar
nard, who died year ago in Ft,
Worth, leaving a widow and six chill
dren. Her grandfather offered to adopt
the youngest, so little Mary was sent
to New York. 1t is hardly worth while
to say that the loving grandfather wa
overjoyed at the safe arrival of the
bright little girl.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-01-16
Soldiers Called Ours.

Vancouver, B.C-Major Bennett ere
ated q sensation in an attack he made
upon the soldiers who refused to turn
out in a thick and binding snowstorm.
The soldiers showed their resentment
by Kissing the Major. Only half the
strength of the regiment hadI turned
out, and when they returned to the
drill hall Major Bennett opened fire.
He said that the complimentary re-
marks of Colonel WorsnCD were in
tended only for the men who were
present.
"Tihcse who refused to turn out to-
day are a pack OF ours. They are fair
weather soldiers" the irate Major con-
tinued, "and not fit to wear the Queens
uniform. They are disgrace to the
regiment, and if l had my way every
man who did not turn out would be
discharged and his uniform called in. y
The absentees were very wroth. One
non-commissiOned officer who declined
to march through foot of snow said:
mo Canadian will stand such treat
ment as Major Bennett threatens, and
the sooner he finds 1T out the better ii
will be for the Duke of Connaught'
Own Rifles"