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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Colonel John Wainwright has OBJ
tanned a pension for George w. limp
son, Company b, First Delaware In
fantry, Volunteers. Of Sc a month from
January p, 1898, residing in Whining
ton.
While stepping from a p, W. & B.
railroad train at Binstead station on
Saturday, Fred c. Mammele, a member
.of the Board Of Health, broke a bone
in his left ankle.
Emil Engel has purchased the hO-
tel property at Ninth and Walnut
streets from Mrs. Joseph Kern, for S13,-
600.
Chief of Police Massey has de-
cided that blank cartridge canes are
violation of the city law, and has
warned dealers from selling them.
Assistant Postmaster IL. IL. Billany
and Street Commissioner Frank w
Pierson have rturned from Buffalo, N.
Y, where they represented the State
Council of Delaware, Jr. o. IT, A. NJ, al
the annual convention OF the National
Council.
Two big pipe dies that were stolen
from william ]. Metten. of Fourth and
/
by the police this morning.
Members OF Company X, N. G. D.. will
have their pictures taken tonight at the
Armory. Twelfth and Orange streets.
In their hail. No. 5Ol Market street
members Of Brandywine Commandery
Knights of Malta, celebrated the SS5th an
adversary Of the order last evening.
Lewis II. Redner. OF Philadelphia, will
address the mems meeting OF the Brother.
hood of st. Andrew in Calvary Church oI
Sunday evening.
This afternoon Mayor-elect Fisher an
nounced that he would not appoint Jane.
p. Jones a member Of the Water Commits
J sion, as was confidently expected. Tn,
/ new commissioner viii be either william
} Marshall or Thomas Melvin.
Members of the Riddle Memorial NJ. L
Sunday school will hold an all-day cele
bration IN Rockford Grove on July A.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
WAYFARERS NOTEBOOK
If Read Before Supper it Will Aid Your
Digestion There is Nothing Put
In 1t to Lull You TO Sleep

An elderly citizen thus discourses to the
Wayfarer on the glorious Fourth;
THE Forth Is coming 1 can just re
member when long before his season we
could count the days before its advent
|rhere were several modes Of celebration
open to the youngsters--if they had money
cnough-for pleasures, even IN those old
days, cost money. package OF fire
crackers cost ten cents; there were a
hundred in a pack and that neant one
hundred explosions Should a hoy have
been reckless enough to set OH a whole
pack a. once in the modern way, we would
have thought him a little gone in the
head.
There used to be races. and climbing
the creased pole, and we had lots OF fun
Pink iemonades was regarded as bever-
age - for the gods. and of which little
boys might sip but once year. Times
have changed In these days nothing short
OF cannon cracker VIII ch will jar houses
ana almost wake the dead H. regarded
with favor.
There Is another change; years ago the
Fourth was celebrated on the Fourth only;
now the boys begin several days in adj
vance, increasing to the maximum on the
Fourth, and tapering Off for three or four
days more. ! amt complaining, but it's
la little difficult TO sleep soundly with col
ored fire flashing through the windows,
rockets and Roman candles slzzing. and
cannon crackers Earring the cellar walls.
may not be patriotic. but hate to lose
a whole weeks sleep."
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
Climate Of Arizona

DR.. Peter Cooper. one OF the best known
physicians and oculists Of this city, Is IN
Phenix. Arizona for the benefit of his
health. lie is accompanied by Mrs.
Cooper and the children, and their many
friends here will be interested in the fol-
lowing description OF the climate OF that
PARKWAY State:
I'm spite OF all that has been published
about the resources Of Arizona" says
William H. Beardsley, of Phenix, great
Ignorance prevails among the general pub
lie I'm. the East as 10 conditions out there
and the wonderful advance made In the
development OF the new country. What
| is known as the Salt River Valley con-
sists OF about 10000 acres, all OF which
was practically desert until the work
Of irrigation was set on foot. AT the pres
ent day about 100000 acres OF this valley
have been reclaimed, canals beng cut e
supply the land with the water from the
Salt River. Properly irrigated, the soil Of
Arizona is the strongest and the most pro
lductive in the United States.
owing TO the climatic conditions feel,
products mature from four TO six weeks
learlier than those of California. The Sal
River Valley orange is undoubtedly tn
finest grown In the United States, an'
brings more per box than the California
fruit The grapes. apricots melons, an'
lsimllar fruits are far In advance OF thos
produced in any part of Colorado. Tn
population OF Phenix Is 1900. much large
than we were credited with In the census
The census was taken at a time whei
most OF the wel-to-do residents OF Phenii
were of az the seashore There Is a grea
! future in store for Arizona. The man VIII
has a farm out there is sure 10 max
. money. even though he has to pay a waite
rent. with the water rent taken dnt
consideration. the Arizona farmer can d
: better than a farmer in any other par
= OF the country / know Of"
Mr.. Beardsley has been in the East 10
( some days attending TO matters OF a bust
= ness nature. I'VE never have any sue
thing as, a sunstroke out there" said Nj
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
NUGGETS OF NEWS.

The heat in Chicago yesterday re-
suited In two deaths and Is prostra-
lions
The strike of 400 miners in Guernsey
county. o., has been settled and the
men have returned to work.
Fire caused by lightning destroyed
HE College Of Physicians and Sur
icons at Chicago last night.
Miss s. b. Spring. OF New York, who
leaped from train near stroudsburg.
Pa, last Thursday, died last night
The army committee of the French
senate decided in favor of two years
compulsory military service instead Of
three.
The National Pillow company, In
which a number Of western capitalists
are interested, was organized in Jer-
sey City yesterday.
Adyices from Tananarivoo, the capt.
tai of Madagascar, state that a native
Insurrection is in progress in the
southern part of the island.
Samuel Kelly, an inmate OF the
Hampton Soldiers Home, is under ar
rest on charge of killing his brother
Robert, aged 80. at Deep Creek. Va.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

A dispatch from San Francisco says
that the court has issued a peremD-
tory order that the case Of Cordelia
Botkin, who was once convicted OF
the murder of Mrs. John p. Cunning, OF
Dover, shall be taken up on Saturday
next The report also says that the Del
aware witnesses will be IN attendance
II is certain that il the case Is to be
heard at the time set the witnesses
from this State will not be present
since they will not go unless their
expenses are paid; and, to date, there
has been no provision made for that
purpose. 1t would be n travesty ON
justice for this arch-cTiminal to escape
the penalty of her acts.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
DEER PARK HOTEL
Deer Park, Md-AIOSt Delightful Summer
Resort Of tho AIIegheDiOS

Swept by mountain breezes. $500
rect above sea level Absolutely FREQ
IRON malaria, hay fever and mo-
squitoes. Reached without change o,
cars from all principal cities via Balti-
more and Ohio railroad. Every mod
ern convenience. Rooms en- suite with
private baths. Electric Lights. Long
Distance Telephone. Elevator, Turkish
Baths, Swimming Pools, Golf Links.
Tennis Courts, Bowling Alleys Mag
nihcent Drives. Complete Livery Ser
vice. Annapolis Naval Academy pand.
Hotel remodeled with additional con
veniences. All cottages have been
taken for the season. Open from June
II to September 20.
For rates and information address
w. F. Burwell. Manager, Deer Park.
GARRETT county, Md.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
A Cement which Resist. Acid.

In some branches Of industry a ce-
ment which is proof against the infiu-
ence Of acids is absolutely essential,
and such a substance can be prepared
by melting together one part of India
rubber with two parts OF llnseed oil.
This should be gradually incorporated
with three parts OF white bole so as to
form a plastic mass. This when heated
softens but very little. Though 1t does
not easily dry upon the surface. when
once set It is not affected at all by ny.
drochlorie acid and but very little by
nitric acid. Its drying and hardening
is materially promoted by mixing with
one-hfth Of its weight OF litharge OF
minimum.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
DROWNED IN SMALL STREAM
Fate of an EngIishman in a Greek
Near Smyrna

- f'N' ~ the Evening Journal
smyrna, June 26.-George Brown On
%nglishman, As years of age who has
Deen making his home with Ge,roa
McCay at Shorts Landing near
smyrna, fer several years. met he
ueath II. the waters of a small stream
running back of the farm YESTERDAY,
morning. Mr.. Brown had been in The
hapit OF going down to the river every
morning ito battle instead of using he
,arm pump, as did the other hands
yesterday morning he took tho small
stream FOR his swim, and it is surpassed
was seized with the cramps and was
drowned. When o'clock came and
ne ara net return from the river y
search was instituted fer the man. and
ms clothes. found on the bank told
the story By the use of grappIinp
irons his body was recovered al noon
and brought TO J. B. Krusen's under
taking establishment in Smyrna Iasf
night, when Coroner Baynard. of Cav.
ton, held an inquest, the Jury render
Jug verdict Of accidental death nv
drowning. The unfortunate man was
well and favorably known in the i'm
mediate community.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

According TO certain journals in this
State and in Pennsylvania the attempt
Of John Wanamaker to bluff those
public spirited citizens WAC had H.
luctantly accepted certain street.-The
franchises, was the most dastardly act
in the history OF American politics.
The holders OF these franchises, in the
light OF Pennsylvania politics, and in
view Ct the present transaction, were
aotuated by a true spirit of altr1ism.
The Legislature, and all OF the potent
political factors knew that the people
held in their hands something of i'm
mense value, and lest 1t should be
stolen from them, it was decided to
remove the temptation.
Mayor Ashbridge, ever watchful OF
the rights Of the masses, the dear la
herring men, privately gave councils
the proper advice, and the dreadful
calamity was averted. Now, suppose
franchises valued at many millions
have been granted without immediate
recompense, what then? Is any man
$50 base as to imagine the purpose was
a selfish one? No; these men have
said that their only object was to give
the dear people better accommodations
FOR travel, and hasn't history shown
that under similar circumstances this
Is the only motive?
Now, Mr.. Wanamaker comes along
and offers for these franchises the
trlhing sum Of s2,5OO,OOO. We must
confess It is difficult to imagine what
is his precise motive, but we are GER
tain It is a "bIuff" and bluffs are
dastardly things But we are sure that
there was a hideous conspiracy under
lying. MIR. Wanamakers act. the fact
that It was his, is all sufficient. Then,
to aggravate matters, ne offers a bonus
OF 100000 to these public benefaotors.
lie knew they would not accept ii,
since It would prevent them from
carrying Observation-Disclosures plans OF
conserving the interests OF the dear
people.
Some have said that the money Of
fered could have been used advanta-
geously in deepening the river chan
mel. Here Mr.. Wanamaker's selflshness
Is shown again. lie wanted TO rake
up some more mud to throw at the
mayor He had an eye to the mer-
chandise which is 10 be brought up the
river for his stores. In fact, OF what
use is the river, any way? True. ths
mayor and mis- official family occa,
sionally take "trip on the police tug
hut a parlor car would answer as well
We are convinced from the tone o.
the Quay and Ashbridge press ant
from the Addicks press. that Mr.. Wana
maker is a bad man, and that he hal
shown by this "bluh" OF millions tina
he is an enemy OF the people. 1t Il
made equally clear that the great tri
umvirate. Quay, Stone and Ashbridg
are benefactors OF the race. and ar
} giving us a foretaste OF that govern
Z ment which shall come when man I
man the world DER shall brothers be.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
COMMENCEMENT IN DOVER
Glass Day Exercises of High School
Also Were Interesting
Special to the Evening Journal.

Dover, June 26.-The graduates OF
Delaware Oph'Uhalmic and Business
college were greeted in a cordial man
ner when they appeared on the ros.
trum last evening before an audience
which uncomfortably crowded the spa
cious class room of the First Baptist
Church. The musical numbers were
excellent, and the addresses were of an
unusually fine nature. Miss Ethel p
Shull, OF Greensboro, Nd, delivered
the valedicuory address, which was
based on Lawful and Unlawful Pleas
ures. The language, composition and
delivery this address was voted thf
best ever delivered by graduate in
the capital, and Miss Shull was the re.
cipient of many congratulations.
The program Of the class day exer
cises of the Dover High School was
rendered in a praiseworthy manner in
the entury Club drawing room yes.
terday afternoon.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
Adventure Creates Nickname

search for the gold of Captain Kidd
almost caused The downfall of Samuel
Lloyd, Of Chesapeake City, Md. South
cast from Chesapeake City is Moore's
run, which long has been famous ON ac-
count Of the stories OF gold buried
near its banks by the notorious cut
throat and pirate, Captain Kidd.
Near the banks OF Moore's run is an
CID tumble-down, deserted stone house
said to have been new about two cen
turtles ago but which has net been
used as habttation for human beings
for at least twenty-five years. Weird
stories have been tuld about the "old
storehonse," and the bats aud owls
long since held undisputed possess. on
of its deep and sombre recesses. Time
and its elements have DESTROYED The
floors and roof, leaving the old oak
rafters standing like a mammoth skele-
ton in the moonlight 1t was in this
old haunt that Mr.. Lloyd had the
most thrilling and miserable expert
ence of his half century of existence
in Maryland and Delaware.
He visited the ruins one afternoon
with the alleged intention OF finding
some of the buccaneers hidden
treasure and first attempted to search
the big old chimney. He placed a rail
up against It and Skinned up the rail
TO an offset In the masonry OF the
chimney. When his feet were firm on
the brick shelf the rail slipped and
fell with crash among the rafters.
He did not realize his dangerous pre-
dicament until he had concluded his
search. Then It dawned upon him
that he could neither jump nor climb
down from his perch without being in
jured by failing upon the rough oak
rafters OF the first floor, or, II he miss
ed the rafters, the force of his fall would
imbed him deeply in the mud of the
cellar, which was Allied with water, and
was a paradise for snakes OF many va
rieties His only hope was in attract
ing attention by calling for help. He
called until he almost fell from exhaus-
ton. but no help came. He remained
in his limited and cramped quarters for
three and one-half hours, crying loudly
for help at intervals.
Strange sounds were borne to the
ears OF the residents Of Chesapeake
City, and It was evident to them thai
some person was in distress. So, q
searching party was formed, which
was headed by Jerome Biddle Guided
| by tho sound OF Mr. Lloyd's voice, the
party succeeded. after much difficulty
in finding their fellow-townsman perch.
ed upon the chimney ledge In the ole
ruins. They replaced the fallen raj
land Mr.. lloyd slid back to earth witt
chattering teeth, but without Captain
Kidd's hidden gold
The rescued treasure-seeker told hi
rescuers that he was searching TO
young fiickers He is now know
among his associates as Flicker
Lloyd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
THE TAX RATE

The action Of the Levy Court yes
terday in fixing the tax rate at eighty
cents per hundred for the ensuing year
doubtless will meet with much criti-
oism, but this rate probably is neces-
sary to obtain the needed revenue. The
Adams tax law having been declared
unconstitutional. it became necessary
to cover an amount equal to that
which 1t would have produced.
The chief reason, however. for the
increase, was to raise a sufficient fund
to pay the county expenses. and to
meet all obligations when due. The
Democrats scarcely will dare object to
the higher rate, since it is owing 10
their acknowledgement and extravaganza
that more revenue became necessary.
when we remember that the county's
just bills have NOT been paid, that sal
aries are in arrears. no one can crlti-
else provision looking to meeting
these expenses.
Public debts, whether State. county
OF municipal, should be made carefully
and paid promptly. and the good
faith Of all our citizens is involved in
the transaction. II was neither wise
nor polite for the last Democratic
Levy Court to set low tax rate, and
then by extravaganza and mismanage-
ment, to create a deficit Directness
and honesty are better in such mat
ters. Whatever the necessity of pub
lie expenditure requires, let us know
Il in advance so that when the individ-
ual pays his tax. that act carries with
It the guarantee that his county is
meeting all it's just obligations.
After all. the laying OF taxes is a
question OF value. II the revenues are
TO be expended in proper public i'm
provements. and all our obligations are
redeemed; II every penny is to have
an equivalent IN thinesneoessary to the
conduct OF government. the protection
OF society and the common Iaibiic beno-
TT, let the tax be what Il may. no one
is injured.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

General Cables, the insurgent Fill
pino chief, has surrendered, and the
insurrection is practically at an end.
General Macarthur has announced
that In recognition OF the dawn OF
reace, he will liberate all the insur-
gent prisoners on the island OF Luzon,
We are certain this would not be done
we're our officers not assured OF the
disposition OF the natives to desist
IRON further trouble. With the inau-
guration Of the civil government all
mutterings OF discomfort should cease
and the F1lipinos begin the work Of
developing their wonderful islands. AL
this will be sad news TO the insurgent;
OF the United States. who have con,
siant'y urged the Filipinos on in theil
hopeless struggle. Our own govern
men., our army and our people hay'
beer maligned in order to continue TN
strife. How many lives have been los
by encouraging the rebellion iron
America, will never be known. lie
us hope. that as a partisan matter, "
shall hear no more Of it.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
Buyers. wake Up

This is a time we shall make you all re-
member as a revelation IN fine goods and
fair prices. We are going to do business
with YOU because we have just exactly
what you want and our prices are simply
lrresistible Such quantities OF new styles
az we show in all departments leave moth
Ing 10 be asked for. In quality and variety
our fresh new line is strictly frst-class in
every detail. We have the dispos tion, the
ability ana the elegant goods to pleas
every buyer who is seeking bargains in
the line OF clothing, furnishings and shoes.
You do not need to suffer with heat. as
our complete assortment Of Summer cloth
ing ENSURES perfect satisfaction IN the Sc
lection OF goods 10. satisfy individual
tastes. You will find our large stock
made up entirely Of goods that are trust.
worthy, serviceable and best OF their cas-
Everything goes at the lowest possible
price Come in and see how far we will
treat you, and how much we will save FOR
You, Surprise Store, 3O2 Market street
Wilmington.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

The action Of the Board OF Education
relative to the promotion CT teachers.
is in the line of real progress. and
should be warmly applauded. Hereto
fore there was little incentive for a
teacher TO become mere efficient. fer
the reason that promotion would oc-
cur when there was a vacancy above
In future, II the purpose of the board
is carried out, the fitness Of the In.
dividual for the particular position
will be the only matter considered
This is a proper attitude; there is {
tendency to grade and tag teachers likl
dry goods; positions are filled en- tn
merit Of some diplcma, OF because o
the time OF service. for It is easie
for boards to promote in this manner
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

Philadelphia is reaping the reward OF
an inefficient and corrupt city govern
ment In former years her bonds were
regarded as gilt-edged, and were al
ways eagerly taken. Now she is en-
deavoring to float bonds to the amount
OF 100000, but when the bids were
opened only the paltry sum OF $1,000
was taken. It must have been an in
ierosting moment for AshbIidge. when
in the presence Of the assembled digni-
taries and inanciers, this esti
mate Of Philadelphia credit, under tn,
present administration. was shown.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

The season has come when one has but
to look at the papers to read accounts
Of TIE daily drowning accident Every
one believes himself competent to man
age boat, and the man or hoy who
can swim few strokes. feels warrant
ed in exhibiting aquatic powers. II
seems useless 10 warn the reckless. ye
parents may exercise a more careful
supervision over the young in thes'
matters. Every boy should be laugh
to swim and how to handle a boat, be
fore he is allowed to venture in thes
sports unattended.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

There will be general regret that Il
became necessary for Insurance Com
missioner Marshall to close the Guar
antee Building and Loan Association,
pending further investigation. We hope
that the concerns solyency may be
demonstrated, and that 1t may con-
tinue TO do business. DR.. Marshall, II
seems from his conduct since taking
office. believes that an insurance com
missioner has certain duties other thar
making reports. Evidently he believes
his oath requires that he should hav,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

"How much will you charge for mar.
rylng Us. squlreT asked the stalwart
bridegroom, painfully conscious OF his
new suit Of ready made clothing.
II am entitled by law to n fee of So"
replied the Justice Of the peace.
Perhaps. Alfred" timidly suggested
the blushing bride. 1--WE might get Il
done somewhere else for SL0S,kChi
cage Tribune.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

The people of the country who ex-
tended their sympathy to tho presi-
dent when The life OF Mrs. Mckinley
hung by thread. will rejoice to know
that the mistress OF the White House
is so far convalescent as to be able e
be moved downstairs. The president {.
one Of the most loyal and devoted o.
husbands. and AL the people will be re
ioiced to know that his great burden
has been lessened.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26
Had Two Calls To-day

Members of the Phoenix ambulance had
two calls to-day, the first being William
Faldron. who was squeezed between cars
the West Yard at o'clock this morn
ing, and was taken to his home, No. 4lC
Taylor street The second call was to the
Pullman works. where II. T. Deane col
ored, was seized with an attack of III
ness. and was removed to the Homeo.
pathlc Hospital
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1901-06-26

Beardsley, Though the thermometer
sometimes registers l22 in the shade. /
have often ridden across prairie on
horseback for hours when the thermome-
ter was l22 In the shade with no shade TO
lake advantage Of, and / never felt any
serious inconvenience from the neat ;,
John McVeigh, OF this city. also Is an
arizona where he is largely Interested in
copper mines.