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Evening journal., 1901-08-19
WILL ADOPT A NOVEL METHOD
A. R. Morrison to Build Light House for
Smiths Landing

On Wednesday next Alvin r. Morrison
will begin the construction Of a beacon
light house under the direction OF Wash
ington officials which, when completed,
viii be located off Grubb's Landing in
the Delaware river.
There is nothing unusual in the con-
struction Of a house Of this description,
but Mr.. Morrison has adopted a novel
method. The general rule is to build the
crib directly over the spot where the light
is to be located and then sink it. On the
contrary, Mr.. Morrison will construct the
crib on shore at the mouth Of Brandy
wine creek and launch it in the same
manner as a vessel Is sent off. Tugs will
then tow it up to Grubb's Landing and
il will be sunk at the proper point.
The crib will be 26x36 feet and 20 feet
in height. Upon this structure the light
house proper will be erected with the
beacon light on top. The work will be
finished in about two months.
Mr.. Morrison yesterday completed the
quickest piece Of work in his experience
as contractor and bridge builder. At
o'clock he began the work of lowering a
40O-foot trestle for the Baltimore Dredg-
ing Company, in Canton, near Baltimore,
used by the North Canton Elevator Com
pany. The work was necessary to make
a proper grade and one end Of the struc-
ture was dropped three feet and the
other end q feet. Three hundred men
and two dredges were engaged in the
work and at 8 o'clock last night the
trestle had been lowered to the proper
height and cars were running over it,
In a few days Mr.. Morrison will begin
the work OF raising barge No. 80, Of the
Z. & r. Railroad Company, which is sunk
in the Schuylkill river, having a load OF
coal aboard. The barge has been sunl
about three weeks.
1t has been reported that the Harlan
J & Hollingsworth Company is to be in
cluded in the shipbuilding combination
OF which the Bethlehem Steel Company is
to become an adjunct. Officials of tn,
local company will make no statemen
on the subject.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

New Jersey has had the honor Of a
great university which consisted Of ono
man, six by ten office and a stock OF
blank diplomas which could be filled
in at a moments notice. These docu-
ments, together with any desired de-
gree, were furnished to applicants at
the rate Of So apiee0--no discount for
large lots. Degrees are common these
days, and very few need be without
them. In many instances the formali-
ties Of an examination are dispensed
with, the qualifications of the candi-
dates being taken for granted. Per-
haps the people themselves are respon-
sible. They make the teacher of the
country school professor, and delight
to denomlnate some fledgling preacher
doctor. This causes those who are
dependent upon public esteem to secure
and haunt titles which amount to false
pretense. After all, there isn't any
title more dignifed and honorable as
the plain, everyday mister.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
MONDAY. AUGUST 10, 1901.

An occasional spray OF golden-rod,
and now and then leaf beginning 70
fIaunt Its royal purple, suggest that
Summer is on the wane, and Autumn
Isl calling. Though Summer layishes
discomfort and drives us away from
our homes at her approach, yet thsre
is,a lingering tenderness for the mink,
which makes us loath. to witness her
departure; and, therefore, Autumn
With all its glory, with promises frl
filled In overlooking garners, is YET
saddest Of all seasons.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
CAUGHT AT RANDOM

Holland has 10,100 windmills. each OF
which drains $40 acres of land, at an aver
age cost Of % cents an acre a year.
Astronomers say there are only eigh.
teen stars OF the first magnitude. The
light from these takes about three years
TO reach the earth. There are ffty-hve
Of second magnitude.
A New York magistrate allowed wife
to fix the penalty to be imposed on her
husband for beating her, and she made it
three months at breaking rock.
DO you raise pears in Louisana?" in
quired the bishop
'Wc do" replied the Louisianian. 'if
we have threes or better"
4 road is being built ia the high Alps.
which passes the Great St Bernard and
also the hospice Of that name. This great
engineering feat will be finished aud
opened TO traffic in July Of next year.
The Russian government has sanction
ed the laying Of a pipe line for oil from
Baku to Batum, on the Black Sea. dis
tance OF sol miles. The project has been
discussed by successive ministries for ff-
teen years.
Half century ago all African ivory
came from Egypt and Zanzibar. but TO
day the Kongo Free State holds the first
rank among ivory producing countries
In 1899 no less than $50 tons were ex
ported to Europe, this being more thar
half the total African output.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
SAID FAREWELL
TO DIR. CHANDLER
ElkS Give Brother Member
Big Send Off
Various Social Incidents Of In
terest to Numerous Will
mington Folk

Dr. Swithin Chandler, who, with Mrs.
Chandler, sailed to-day for Europe, was
given a farewell reception by Whining
ton Lodge Of Elks, of which he is a prom
inent member, on Saturday night. John
j. Gallagher, the esteemed leading knight
of the lodge, presented a handsome gold
medal and charm to DIR. Chandler, and
addresses were made by ii. Nj. Sckilling,
William Butt, Joseph IL. Martin and DR..
Chandler DIR. and Mrs. Chandler will
go to Hamburg, thence TO Berlin, Prague
and Vienna, and may make more exten-
sive travels through Europe before re-
turning home.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
MEETING NOT CALLED
Not Likely That Indignation Session
WIN be Held rt

So far the Offers Of the Democratic
League to give the free use of its
rooms for an indignation meeting to
protest against the action OF city and
county officials has not been accepted
and no call has been issued for to-mor-
row evening, the occasion upon which
the rooms were offered.
While there is considerable feeling
over the increased tax rate in both the
city and county, there appears to be 8
tendency to wait for the results of the
Levy Court ivestigation which has
been commenced by Genera
Herbert r. Ward, and which he will
complete when he returns from his va
cation.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
A Blg Iob

From the Philadelphia Telegraph.
What is good doctrine for the Demo
Gratis Of Maryland must be, in their
opinion, good doctrine Tor their party
brethren elsewhere, since they do not
occupy a position dinerentiating them
in any important respect from their
neighbors. The Democratic convention
OF the State declares that the elimina-
tion Of the negro from politics is an
object OF prime Importance, and one
which should be accomplished ss
promptly as possible. The various
reasons given why the blacks should be
eliminated from politics need not be
discussed at present, the point to con-
slider at the moment being the Mary
land idea of what is a practicable un-
dertahng for the Democratic patty to
enter upon What is practicable for
the party in Maryland must be prac-
ucable also in other States, and there
fore in the whole country. II follows.
therefore, that the Democracy should
resolve to eliminate the negro from
the politics of the nation. That is TO
say, seven millions of Americans
should be cut off from any connection
with the polihoal affairs of their
country. To thinking people outside
OF Maryland, this will look like what
President Lincoln was won't to call a
big job. II the national Democracy
should really set aboER this job, II is
quite likely something would result
from the effort. but whether to the
satisfaction OF the Marylanders or not
is another question.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Social and Personal Notes

Levy Courtman Merritt N. Willis, |
who was injured while driving on last
night is recovering and ex-
poets to attend the meeting of Levy
Court tomorrow.
Mrs. Rebecca Stewart, of Whining
ton, is the guest Of her sister. Mrs
William johnson. in Bay View.
Mrs. Frank Sheppard, OF Whining
ton, is spending a few days with Mr..
and Mrs. H. j. Sheppard, in Rising
San.
Miss Ella Morgan, Of Wilmington, is
being entertained by Mrs. Benjamin
Simmons at Rose Hill, in Earlville.
Miss Elizabeth Lake, Of Bohemia
Manor. is the guest Of Wilmington
relatives.
James B. Oberly has gone on a two
days visit to relatives in Bethlehem,
Pa.
Miss Edith Good, of Kenton, is visit
ing her cousin, Miss Bertha Wipf, OF
New Castle.
Miss NJ. Helen Welsh, cashier and
bookkeeper with 2. James Heit, has re-
turned after an extended stay In the
mountain districts of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Mary Downing, of this city. is
visiting Seaford friends.
Miss Blanche Pearson, OF this city. is
visiting Miss Grace Wiley in Seaford.
Miss Maud Grier is visiting Milford
relatives.
Frank Dyer, who has been visiting
in Laurel, has returned home.
John Deriekson is visiting his
mother in Georgetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. James b. Clarkson are
in Toronto.
Mrs. Nathan Fleisch and Mrs. Will
liam II Fleisch, OF New York, have
been visiting their father, Richard Pat
zowsky.
William Bagley is spending ten
days in Atlantic City. Mart Murphy
left for the shore on Saturday. where
he will spend several days with Mr.
Bagley.
Edwin II. Spence, Of Brooklyn. is
visiting his sister here
Harry w. Davis is in Ocean Grove,
N. j., for two weeks stay.
Henry c. Conrad and daughter Miss
Edith, are in Boston.
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood H. Brown. who
are Summering at Pennsgrove. enter
tanned the members of the Temple Male
Quartette and about fifty friends in
Penmgroye on Thursday evening last
Webb Siegrist left this city yester-
day to join Broadhurst and Perrys
THE House That Jack built" com
pany, which opens an engagement in
New York city next week. Mr.. Sic
grist will be he company's stage man
ager.
Miss Sadie Simpson is visiting in
Brooklyn. She will spend some time
in Buffalo and also in Canada.
John Oeschler is visiting his parents
in Camden
Miss Cora Stuart has returned to
FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark are visiting
in Camden.
Mrs. ]. w. Aydon has returned from
FELTON,.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Truax. Of Philadel-
phia, spent yesterday in this city.
Miss Nettie c. Horsey and Miss
Elizabeth Moore left to-day for a
weeks stay in Atlantic City.
The Rev. w. J. Birmingham has re-
turned from a trip to Canada, New
York and Atlantic City
Mrs. Walter B. Daniels, of Philadel-
lpAia, is visiting her parents here.
Miss Irene Jones is in Rehoboth.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

Tho Evening Journal goes pS stata nl.l. iiii ~
& deiivered BY carriers in Newark, Nsw-
mort. stanton, Elsmere, Edge MOOT, Ma, Asr-
Fhaliton. Falkland, 1orkiyn, iockessll''
ar I I anrei SeafOrd. New Castle, Delh-
ware City. Milford, Georgetown, Harrlng
fon1- Delmar Bridgeville, LeWes, an1
Union News stands, at Stand No. !, Broad
Street station Philadelphia, and at Ches-
fer II IS on file at several Of the reAdlne
rooms on YOunR's Pier, Atlantic Cltys
and on sale at the news stands near the
exposition grounds IN Buffalo.
Persons golng away for a week or longer
can have the Evening journal mailed 20
them daily for cents week.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

qhe management OF the baseball
park at Front and Union streets should
make alterations in the covered stand
on those grounds. As at present con-
structed It is a veritable death-trap-
seating several hundred people and
having but one marrow exit, while the
entire front is covered by stout wire
screen-and a panic while the structure
Is crowded would surely be attended
with terrible results. The expenditure
of a few dollars would remedy the
dangerous defects and make the stand
reasonably safe.-Hgery Evening.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

lives of those who try to save them.
Amateur yachtsmen sail out blithely
in storms that would cause a mariner
TO make harbor, crowds overload boats,
and persons unable to swim so beyond
their depth. Nothing can be said that
viii inspire caution; it is species OF
midsummer madness which gets into
the blood. and often ends in disaster
People can take one precaution, how
ever. in learning how to swim and
teaching their children the art
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Something worth knowing

Jelly Glasses, 25c doz.; Mason's Jars,
zoe. doz; Smalley's Lightning Jars,
S1.10 doz.; all kinds Of Fruit Jar Rub
bers, Sc, 10c., 15c. dozen. Pure Spices,
whole and ground. Mackerel bargain
Large, white fat number ones, 10c.
each. Best grades Of Flour. s4S5 bbl.
Wines and Liquors for family trade.
Lynch's stores, Madison and Fourth,
King and Eighth.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
YES. "How ABOUT 1TYn


Stripped of the confusing verboslty
with which the Evening Journal at
tempts to conceal The real nature Of its
defense OF Sheriff McDaniel's exorbi-
tant bill for feeding yagrants at the
New Castle jail, that defense amounts
simply TO the plea that as other sher
iffs have robbed the citizens in this
manner It is perfectly proper and alto
gether right that the present sheriff
should do so too. This is a very lame
excuse, and II the journal has nothing
better to offer in defense OF The sheriff
il would have shown wisdom by re-
naming silent. Sheriff Mcdaniel VIII
scarcely thank the Journal for empha-
sizing the weakness of mis- case by put
ting forward such a flimsy and im-
moral plea in his behalf And why
should the Journal feel called upon TO
become the special defender OF the
sheriff IN such rank raid upon the
public funds2 True it gets large
share Of the sheriffs printing, but Is
not the bonus OF thirty-five per cent
of the sheriff's bin for advertising
which the Journal is compelled to give
that functionary for the privilege OF
receiving his official business. quite
enough 20 even up the account between
them Sunday Star.
In attempting to state our position
the Star utters what is unfair and UNI
true, and in charity we can only con-
strue our contemporary remarks as
being due to a failure % read our yari-
ous articles with that care which
should precede criticism. Our only
defense OF Sheriff Mcdaniel does not
lie in showing the custom; our re-
marks ON that head were inspired by
an evening paper which claimed that
the bill Of the sheriff for the first quar-
ter was abnormal. Our figures proved
that such was not the case; that was
all
Whatever our motive for the defense
Of the sheriff may be. it's strength lies
entirely within itself. He declares
that every warrant represents a pris-
oner, and this being true, the county
under the law has no option but to
pay him. As we interpret the law IL
is his duty to honor every commitment
Of the mayor OF New Castle. That
official may strain point in making
the number OF these abnormally large
but the sheriff has no power to inquire
into the merits of each. He is not a
judge and jury. The mayor OF New
Castle is a Democrat and the Star
should be able TO speak for him.
Regarding the indirect charge, put IN
the cowardly indirect question, that We
pay the sheriff a rebate OF thirty-fvs
per cent on his advertising in The
journal. we can only say that it is &
falsehood which surprises us. Bul
since the Star viii doubtless question
our veracity, we offer to allow it tc
make an investigation Of our books
and to make a sworn statement con,
cerning the matter. and will give the
whole sum charged for the advertisins
in question TO charity, providing thi.
statement is proved untrue, with tn.
provision that the Star will give az
equal sum if it cannot substantiate it
charge.
We make this offer because there /
much indiscriminate lying going on ID
the editorial columns OF our papers
there Is no regard for proved facts, bu
rumors are regarded as sufficient basi
lflrou which To found elando,.on
charges. A little more attention to tn
truth would be a welcome relief.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Picnicking at BrandywIne Springs

On the steamers Diamond State and
John A. Warner, 300 members and
friends Of the choir Of the Young Peoples
Mission, Fifth Reformed Church, Phila-
delphia, arrived in this city this morn
ing. They were met by special cars Of
the Peoples railway and taken to Bran
dywine Springs where they will spend
the day.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Haa Arrived From ChIoapo

Samuel Sollitt, of Chicago, Of the firm
Of Sollitt and Sollitt, contractors, which
has charge Of the building operations at
Pullman's, arrived in Wilmington this
morning. In company with Mr.. Bulge
superintendent Of the plant, and Mr.. Cas-
sidy, foreman Of the building he looked
over the work which has been done in the
yards.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
-Menhers nf fhe Wilmlnpton Conn.

Members of the Wilmington Coun-
try Club opened their new golf linkson
Saturday, and quite a number Of play
ers took part in the initial game.
In charge of the Rev. Jonas Trum-
bauer. of Chester, the Twin Oaks
compmeeting will open on Wednesday
and continue until September 1.
Delaware railroad officials say that
only 500 cars, or one-half the number
used last year. will be required to
handle the peach crop.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Enlist Renrnit

Major II. b. Moon, of Philadelphia,
who has charge Of the United States
Infantry recruiting offices, viii arrive
in this city and enlist Lloyd Newman,
Wells. who is in charge of the local
station, has recruited about sixty men,
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
NEWSPAPER OPINION
The Coon Song"

he loon Song
From the New York Times.
Justice Bischoh, in case of OK
ceptional interest to the musical world,
has produced an eDigram in which a
great truth is erystallzed. Il is this:
"The coon song has an individuality
Of its own which obliterates the per-
sonality OF genius" We had long held
this opinion ourselves. In most OF the
coon songs which it has been ovr mk-
fortune to hear the personality Of
genius is so effectually obliterated as to
be wholly indistinguishable Another
sage conclusion OF Judge Bischon Is 10
the effect that while coon songs may
be composed in spite OF musical train
ing, the training is not n incident 10
an enduring success" We should have
derived more pleasure from this than
Is affords us if another adjective had
been used TO qualify success. To think
OF the success OF the coon song as en-
during Is difficult-which is fortunate,
as such concept would be most pain
full.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
NOTICE

On and after Apr!. (; 1901, the
County Taxes remaining unpaid
will be placed in the hands of a
Magistrate for collection. Where
tenants reside In property rents
will be attached and where owners
reside in property suit will be
brought before a Magistrate With
costs added in both cases.
HORACE q. RETTEW,
Receiver of Taxes
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
UomnIaIn Of Boiled Grabs

Complaint was made to the Board of
Health and Police Department this morn
ing that some person or persons had
thrown about forty boiled crabs into the
street at Fifteenth and Claymont streets
Secretary Cahill will make it warm for
the guilty parties.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

Every day brings its tales Of persons
drowned while endeavoring to have a
goodltime The most sedate landsmen
believes himself capable Of handling a
boat or OF giving swimming exhibi-
.don,k and the waters in consequence
reap their harvest. Frequently the
most reckless put themselves in a posi-
rion requiring aid. endangering the
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Found Money In old House

Several days ago, while workmen
were tearing down the house of Robert
Casey, on the Foulk road, in Brandy
Wine Hundred, they found 500 in
gold under one Of the floors. The
house had been standing about 200
years.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
WeIl-known Fireman Dead

Leonzo N. Denney, 81 years old, died
in his home. No. 1909 Oak street, on
Saturday. He was a popular member
of the Water Witch Fire Company
The funeral win take place in his late
home tomorrow afternoon at 2
O'Clock, private interment being made
m Riverview Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
On sale I'm Atlantic Clitr

Durstein's famous Sen Auben cigars
are on sale now in Atlantic City. They
are sold by Eugene C. Wahl who con
ducts the first-class barber shop in the
Hotel ROssmore, at Tennessee and Pa
ci1c avenues, near the Pennsylvania
railroad depot.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

ence annoyance when Emily Webb in
sists on unchecking them. It may be-
that in time we shall have to resort to
the automobile, too; either this or ban
ish Emily.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
win Attend the Couference

The Rev. Robert S. Accoo of the
Union A. NJ. E. Church, this city, will
sail on next Saturday for London,
where he will attend the Methodist
Ecumenical Conference.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

Officers and members of Company c,
n. G. D., will report at the armory,
Twelfth and Orange streets this evening.
to make arrangements to attend the fun
eral of Musician William Z. Clarke.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Want Row OF Houses Condemned

Building Inspector Cassidy has receiy-
ed a petition from twenty property own
ers OF Tatnall street near Ninth, asking
him to condemn row of houses on the
east side OF Tatna.- above Grard street.
He will make an investigation this week.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Leelslntnre Trip Pontnon ed

Members OF the Legislative Commit
tee on Reunion met here on Saturday
and postponed the trip to Buffalo,
which was to have been given on Au-
gust 25. A later date yet to be
selected, will be named for the trip.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Death CIaims Mrs. Duean

After high mass in St. Paul's r. c.
Church on Saturday, the body of Mrs.
Catharine Dugan was inferred in
st. Joseph's Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Improrements under Mnr

Carpenters are engaged in wainscoting
and hanging doors and window sashes at
the new +. 4 r. station. 1t is expected
that the depot will be ready for occu-
pancy about the last Of this month.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
COUNCIL Rendy 20 rrnveI

Members Of City Council are ready for
the trip to jamestown. \. Y, tomorrow.
The party is made up and everything is
in readiness for the start.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

In Asbury NJ. E. Sunday school yes
terday the Rev. H. s. Dulany exhibited
an Indian idol. which had been present
ed to him by missionary.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

The Taft commission OF the Philip
pines has unwstingly entered into an
arrangement for the encouragement OF
matrimony. A government transport
recently left San Francisco with 300
male and 100 female teachers on board,
bound for Manila. Before they had
been out to sea many days, signs of
love-making became apparent and ere
they reached Honolulu IL reached the
stage of an epidemic. The transport
halted at that place, which was great
mistake; the couples swarmed out,
sought a local clergyman and began
getting splised. The carnival Of matri-
mony was cut short only by the sail
ing OF the ship, which left several anx-
ious parties yet unwed. So we see thai
a cargo OF school teachers by the time
OF landing may turn out to be body
OF sedate old married people seeking
homes. We would suggest that these
people in future should sail on sep
arate transports or that they should
not touch at Honolulu
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

A local poet who is weary Of gentle
breezes cries out in some impassioned
verses: BLOW into my soul, o wind"
Now il he really wants that sort OF
thing, let him apply to the morning
blatherskite. He will feel like war
balloon after the process.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

Ben Tillman's structures on Booker
+. Washington suggest some compari-
sons. One is white, the other black.
One belongs to a race with many cen
turies OF civilization behind it. the
other sprang from a people enslaved
and degraded One talks much and
does little, the other talks little and
well and does much One degrades his
race by melting them to hatred and
riot, the other seeks to elevate his peo-
pie by inspiring them with ideals of
sobriety and industry. The man with
the white skin is a demagogue and
olatherskitei the man Of the black skin
is a gentleman and philanthropist
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

The meanest man in this here town
Oh, yes, or any other
Is one who reads paper that
He borrows from another.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19
Dr. MoCurdy,s Brotber Dead

The Rev. L. A. McCurdy, d. D., pastor
Of Central Presbyterian Church, receiv-
ed word while visiting in Peoria, Of the
death Of his brother, who died on Friday.
Evening journal., 1901-08-19

Lewes is disturbed over the conduct
Of certain chaffeurs who run automo-
oiles in her streets withoul proper con
troll. But she shouldn't complain, as
there are certain inconvenience Incl
dent to being a great centre Of popula-
tion- Here in Wilmington we have
nothing but @hosses.p and only expert