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Evening journal., 1902-08-26
WORK on THElRLEIATRD
Question Of Dispensing With Draw at
BraHdyWine Greek

Work on the elevated railroad is
progressing rapidly in this city. In
the section north of the Brandywine
creek the retaining walls are going up
like magic, and what was a quiet place
a few weeks ago is now the scene Of
great activity. The question has now
arisen what kind of a bridge will be
erected to take the place Of the present
draw bridge across the stream. The
walls will be about fifteen feet high.
1t is reported in railroad circles that
tha company wishes to do away with
the draw and this gives rise to the
opinion that a high trestle will be
erected. There are schooners and large
tugs that go up and down the Brandy
wine creek and a draw could hardly
be dispensed with.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
MR.. Bach mas RESIGNED
He DispOsSs Of the Runner That HO !,
Still in Office

Fred Eden Bach. who is now promi-
nently before the people by reason OF his
candidacy for a county Office, talked in
terestingly TO an Evening Journal re-
porter this morning. He said he was
making no canvass but expressed the
opinion that his chances for the nomina-
tion were very good.
He was b. no means reticent In his re-
marks regarding the efforts OF William
Michael Byrne TO make himself the nemi-
nee for Congress against DR.. Ball, and
thus secure the election OF a Democrat
He remarked with an emphatic accom-
paniment that Byrne was very foolish.
and that his claims that he can control a
large per cent OF the vote are absurd
When asked If he had resigned his place
I'm the postal service, he appeared to be
indignant. and asked Haven't the pa
pers said sop and wanted TO know why
he had been interrogated. He further re-
marked that he would like TO meet the
man who had said he had not resigned
This IS a little surprising 20 Mr.. Bach's
friends, who felt that he would not re-
sign his comfortable Office which was an
assured thing, for an uncertainty.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
ASKS S5OO,OOO DAMAGES
Declarations in Three Big Railroad Suits
Are Filled

Salisbury, Ponder & Curtis. attor-
neys for the executor of Joseph Blatz.
have filed their declaration in the
three suits for damages which have
been brought against the Philadelphf
Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company for the death of Blatz. The
amount OF damages is fixed at $500. 900.
and is the largest amount ever sued
for in a damage case in this State The
amount is based upon an estimate OF
the earning capacity of Blatz. who
was manager Of the plant Off Blumen-
thai & Co, morocco manufacturers,
and received a salary of $4,000 year
an da percentage on the work turned
out. Blatz was but 27 years old when
he was killed while driving across the
railroad tracks.
In addition to these suits Edward
Finn. the timekeeper Of the firm, who
was injured in the same accident. sues
the company for $4,000 damages. sues
F. Blumenthal & Co. sue for $500, the
value Of the horse and carriage.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
THE BEAUTIES OF AUGUST
All Vegetation Shows a vigOr That Is Re.
msrkabIe

There has naver been an August I'm
many years, If ever. when vegetation
has retained such vlgor so late in the
season. Usually at this time, the dry,
hot days Of the month have Drowned
and burned the grass. leaves begin TO
fall. and the treees are gray with dust.
But New Castle county's country dis
tricts are today a picture Of beauty
that should bring delight TO the eye of
the beh0ider. The treees are clothed
In dark green foliage, the fields are a
bright color. and the loveliness OF the
landscape is enhanced by the varied
colors OF autmnal flowers. The gold
en- rod, the clover still blossOming in
fertile fields. the purple aster. and the
white daisy make masses OF rosplendeni
colors with artistic arrangement OF
nature unequalled by any gardener.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
REGISTRARS TO
HAVE NOTICE
OF the FiIing Of Appeals
From Registration
STATUE CONTAINS PROVISION
Failure to Comply With 1t COmpcIS
Judge SpruaRce 10 Postpone
Action in Case
STATUE CONTAINS PROVISION

Judge Spruance, sitting for the second
time 70 hear appeals from the registra-
tion, made a ruling this morning which
VIII give representatives OF both political
parties better opportunity TO present 70
the court OF appeals In registration mat
tors. II was suggested by the appeal OF
George A. Robinson. colored TO have his
name added 90 the books In the Third
election district Of the Tenth representa-
tive district, New Castle hundred.
1t appeared that the Republican regis
trar in the district. George L. Appleby.
had registered Robinson and that the
Democratic assistant had stricken the
name from the list holding that Appleby
was Ineligible TO registration, he having
been a convict.
Harry =. Joslyn, who represented Robin
son, informed the judge that he was pre-
pared to show that Robinson was eligible
TO registration, and ior a time Il looked as
though the name would be added TO the
books, Notwithstanding that Robert G..
Harman. who represented the Democratic
registration officer, said he was not pre-
pared 20 establish the claim OF the as
sistant registrar. not having been able tc
get possession OF the necessary court
documents.
''You should be prepared TO go on with
this case" said the judge 10 Mr.. Harman
when you charge a man with having
been convict you should be able tc
prove it,"
"But we cannot get the records. your
honor" replied Mr.. Harman. More.
over" me continued, this case was
sprung on u.s."
Then II was disclosed that Mr.. Harmaf
had not been given the statutory notlcs
OF three days before the hearing Of tn,
appeal. II was admitted. however, thai
he had been given verbal notice OF the ap.
peal. but Judge Spruance held that this
was not In conformity with the statute.
1T Is dangerous for us to proceed IT
this case, therefore. and at your Request
we viii postpone the matter until Fridn,
morning"
Messrs. Harman and Joslyn assentod
Then the appeal was temporarily with
drawn.
The appeal OF John Kane OF the Firs
district Of the city for registration wa
continued until October because OF Kane'l
absence from the court room. IL seems
that Nicholas Jenny. the Republican reg
istrar. refused Kane qualification becnus,
he had not lived I'm the district for thirt,
days previous to the first registration day
The law says that a man shall live in @
district for thirty days before election
and as Kane Is therefore entitled 20 b,
registered. his name win be added 10 ths
books.
"That Is all we have 10 present 20 youl
honor this morning" said Mr.. Joslyn
1T amounted 20 practically nothing, Il Is
true" he continued.
1T IS a most millennium sort Of cOndi
ton" concluded the Judge
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
SLIPPED on WET BRICKS
John SinntX, Of Chester, Badly Hurt by
Fail at Eighth and Madison NtrtetS

John Sinnex. the Chester man, who
Slipped on the wet bricks and fell on a
bicycle at Eighth and Madison streets
on Sunday. was seriously injured. He
was taken to Williams drug store, at
Ninth and Madison streets, where he
was carried. a piece of court plaster,
was put over the wound on his head
and the Phoenix ambulance then re-
moved him TO tho French street sta
tion.
There the wound bled so freely that
Detective w. T.. Jones was called TO
examine II. He found cash two inches
long and that an artery was bursted
and the skull scraped The artery was
tied up and four stitches put in the
wound. The man was then sent to his
home. in Chester on train No. 14S.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
ROUTINE MATTERS DISCUSSED
Yrs, Emma Stapler Gets $500 in Compsn-
SatiOn for a Iot

At the meeting OF the Street and
Sewer Board this morning Charles 4.
Murray petitioned the board to pave
West street. near Thirtieth. and to put
in gutter stones on the same street
Street Superintendent Pierson WIS in
structed to look after the matter.
The board ordered that $500 be
awarded to Mrs. Emma Stapler, as
compensation for the city taking a part
of a lot at Fourteenth and Scott
streets. of which she was owner.
The commission TO condemn Ninth
street, between Broome and Rodney
which acted on the work some time
ago, will be paid for its services. Thoss
serving on the commission will get S.
each.
The balance in bank is $1O2. .346.O4
the payroll allowed was $1,S91.63.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
RNGINEERS ON VTSTT HERE
BaltimOreans and PhiladelphianS Shown
CitV'S Points Of Interest

Delaware Council No. /, American
Order Of Steam Engineers. entertained
delegations OF engineers from Balti-
more and Philadelphia on Sunday
Tho visitors were met at tho b. G. o.
depot by the Wilmingtonians, who after
showing them the oity's places OF in
terest. entertained them in the council
room.
The visitors included, Noah Pierson,
c. Mannilly, J. Heiger, William Smith,
G. Shager, James Mccarthy, G. Good
win, Charles Shadcock. b. j. Dutritch.
Lewis Webking, George Wright. G..
Marcy, J. W. Lutz, Thomas Donnigan,
James Startling. II. McGee. Will Worth,
Of Baltimore and Franklin Moore and
Clifford Williams. of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
eaIIlnlppers Are PIentlfuI

There are all sorts of gallinippers and
doodle bugs in the city these evenings
and they are causing passengers on the
trolley lines all sorts of inconvenience
as they journey to and from the parks.
They are present by thousands, and
how they manage to follow the cars is
mystery, but they do so and group
about the lights in large numbers as
well as upon the persons of the pas
sengers. They seem to be attracted by
the lights in the cars and hundreds of
them make trips to and from the parks.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
CITY OFFICIALS LEAVE
FOR GRAND RAPIDS

A party Of city officials including Tax
Collectors Lewis and Sayers and City
Councilmen Kane, Simmons and McCaf-
ferty, left this city yesterday for Grand
Rapids, Mich, where the convention Of
municipalities of the various cities
throughout the United States will be held
City Councilmen Mousley, Willis and
Smith may join the party tonight. The
trip viii be made by way OF Chicago, the
great lakes and through Milwaukee
Susan Bookins, who has been an inmate
Of the New Castle County Hospital for
some time, died yesterday morning. She
was conservative and the disease finally
caused her death.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
NEW SUCCEEDS THE OLD
Morley Property on New Castle Road Con-
tains Modern COtt9geS

The old Morley property on the New
Castle causeway just beyond the city
limits. is undergoing Improvement which
win make il one OF the prettiest suburban
properties hereabout. The old mansion
house has been torn down and on its site
two cOmmodious cottages are going up.
They viii be modern IN every detail OF
their construction.
The property is one OF the Oldest in the
State. 1t is said that Washington en-
oamped there while on his way TO Bran
dywine and Valley Forge.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
FOB COMMON PRIMARIES
Joint Committees May Meet Ons Day Next
Week 10 Arrange Details

II. II. Billany, Horace G. Rettew, J.
Horace Dilworth. Joseph c. Jolls and
DR.. Columbus Henry. comprise a COM
mittee Of Regular Republicans appoint.
ed to arrange for common primaries
with John Edward Addicks. Walter II
Hayes, John e. Taylor, S. Frank Ewari
and Francis s. Bradley. of the United
party. The committee has not yet met
because it has not been convenient
and on one occasion a quorum was not
present % -fl&ia
A meeting of the committees may bt
held next week, however.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
BRIDGETHNDER Is CAREFUL
Millard Gregg WatchiuI When Handling
Bio Crowds

Millard Gregg. the day bridgetender at
Market street bridge, is the recipient Of
much favorable comment these days when
baseball fever is at its height. This not
only from the Wilmington A. A. players
manager and the Stirlith Brothers. but
also from the public which attend the
games lover the bridge" Mr.. Gregg is
very obliging and what is more he is very
watchful for the welfare Of the people
when turning the draw on and on.
Several times he has held the draw
closed to allow the people to pass over
and not keep them waiting. Mr.. Gregg is
popular with all those who travel across
Market street bridge.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
REID BIRD SEASON OPENS
Weather Said to Have Made Birds
Scarce and Lean

|nters and sportsmen now are free
n Tor reed birds and no doubt
of them will take advantage Of
pen laws. The reed bird season
4 d yesterday and the toothsome
bird will be in danger of its life
February /, when the season
). From all accounts of old gun
4 the cool summer will affect the
! Is. They say there are few in the
pes and are not overly fat.
presidents will have to have a Ii
to gun in this State, or else pay
z of IS to $50.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
COLLINS TAKES QUEER LEAVE
Friends Say That lie Is on a Visit Others
ThiDk He Will Not Stand Trial

Laurel, Aug. 26.-There has been much
talk during the past three days over the
departure of Elmer Collins. charged with
the murder of his wife, Aida, on April r..
last. Collins took the Norfolk express on
Saturday afternoon. He did not buy a
ticket at the station. but paid the con-
ductor to Delmar. On reaching Delmar
he got a friend to buy a ticket to Cris-
field.
Those who believe in his guilt claim he
will not appear at court to be tried for
his life, while his friends say he is only
on visit and viii return and clear him
self
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Cars Iumned Tracks

A freight car jumped the track at
Todd's Cut this morning. and the wreck
car and crew was summoned to replace
Il. Another empty car ran Off the rails
opposite the Pullman plant. The track
became twisted beneath the car. and
IL was some time before it was straight
ened out and replaced. The wreck car
had to be summoned there also. No
one was injured, and the accident
caused no delay to regular trains.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Assaults Child Win eriok

Edith Wright, a small colored girl.
was taken to the police station this
morning by her mother, who accused
Martha Smith. also colored. with hav-
ing struck the child with brick. Cap
tain of Police Kane turned the case
over to Agent Stout, OF the S. p. c. C.
The child's face was cut.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Busv at Car Shop

Business is becoming brisk at the
local repair shops OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. Cars are coming
In for repairs after the summer travel
and several new ones are in course Of
construction. Today three new bag
gage and express cars were completed
and shipped. They are the first Of a
consignment of eleven.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
He Wants to Enlist

For the purpose Of obtaining legal
consent to enter the navy as an ap-
prentice, Dennis B. Mahoney, a minor
.of New Castle applied to Judge Spru-
ance this morning for the appointment
of Regina M. S. Mahoney as his guard
ian, and the application was granted.
John II. Rodney appeared for Ma
honey.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Win onerate New lines

The Brandywine Springs Railway Co.
expects TO have its line in operation
within the next ten days. The finishing
touches are being put on the Peoples
lin ebridges over the Brandywine creek,
and force of worlSmen are cleaning
the rails along the line.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Family Thanka Eriends

Relatives and friends of Joseph I.au-
bacher, who was killed in the paper
mill explosion, and who was buried
yesterday, express their thanks to the
persons who so kindly contributed
flowers and assisted the family during
its trouble The deceased WIS 20 years
old. and leaves mother, two brothers
and two sisters.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
THE PROPRIETORs

OF the Wilmington Business School are
teachers, and are thus brought into
contact with every one of their stu
dents which it makes possible to un-
derstand their requirements and guar
antee absolute satisfaction. Enroll
now for the new term beginning Sep
tember 1. eBacOm & Dutton.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
CITY COMMITTEE ENCOURAGED
Registration Books Show 65 Per Cent. Of
Qualified Ntn Are Republicans

The Republican First District Com
mittee met in regular session last even
ing. Reports of the registration were
received and gave the committee much
encouragement, inasmuch as the books
show that 65 per cent. of the qualified
men are Republicans.
James r. Morris presided in the abb
sence Of Harry H. Billany. Another
meeting will be held next Monday.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
a Quo Of Accidents

John Jewell, a sawyer. Of No. 731 West
Second street. suffered the loss OF three
fingers yesterday while at work at the
plant OF the American Car and Foundry
Company.
Frederick Jamison, OF near Elkton, Nd.
shattered his right hand yesterday while
cunning for squirrels near his home. He
was brought to lis city last night and
taken to the Delaware Hospital, where
three fingers were amputated
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Busy at Trnok Wharf

Church street wharf is the busiest
place along the Christiana river. espe-
cially on market days. Every day piles
of melons and baskets OF fruit are TO
be seen there. and the wharf is always
surrounded by the launches Of The New
Jersey farmers.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Tearing Down Cd steepIe

Workmen yesterday began TO tear
down the steeple on the old Calvary
Baptist Church, at Fourth and French
streets.
streets. The workmen were the centre
Of attraction for a large number Of
spectators.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

il l am nominated by the Union Re
publicans. / will fight the fight to a
finish and the Republicans of Della
ware viii see to it that l win the battle.
Respectfully yours,
William Michael Byrne.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
THIRD STREET BRIDGE WORK
Will be Finished Early Pat Of Next
Week

President Wllits. OF the Levy Court.
was IN this city this morning looking ar
ter the work on Third street bridge. He
met Mr.. Chandler president OF the Bridge
Committee who informed him that the
work Is progressing satisfactorily.
The steel castings for the bridge will be
received tomorrow and will be placed IN
position Immediately. II is probable that
the bridge viii be in working order early
next week
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
wife Not in Court

In the City Court this morning Ste
phen Parthree was arraigned on the
charge of wife-beating. The plaintiff,
his wife. was not in court when the
case was called. and a capias was or
dered for her. and the case was con-
tinued until tomorrow morning.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Paving Mercantile lay

Clerk OF the Peace Quigley an
nounces THAT on all mercantile licenses
not uaid before u O'Clock. September
80, an increase of 25 per cent. will be
demanded. Many persons We're at the
office this morning to pay their taxes.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
This Cactus a Good sIoomer

Howell S. England No. S34 Van
Buren street, has a cactus measuring
seven feet in height and bearing seven
flowers II is being admired by the
many friends who have called TO see it.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Roy Drowned N Mln aond

Special 20 the Evening Journal
Laurel Aug. 26.-Clarence Galloway
took his brother Harry, ~ years old, and
two cousins on a boating excursion in
Hastings min pond yesterday. The boat
overturned and the 12-year-old boy was
drowned before aid arrived.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
CompIetlnr car EIonts

Two car floats which the American
Car and Foundry Company is erecting
for the Reading railroad. are nearing
completion. The floats will probably
be launched some time this week.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
PreparIng for Labor paY

A special meeting Of the Labor League
will be held this evening at No. SIS Mar
ket street. Narshals Of all the organiza-
tions will meet at No. 610i Market street
on Wednesday evening to make final ar
rangements for the parade.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
Many Gunners Were Out

Gunners filled the marshes. Yester-
day, the first day of the reed bird sea-
son. Birds We're plentiful and the good
shorts returned with will filled game
bags.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
GREEN GINGDR ROOT.

Spices. pickling vinegar. fruit jars.
jelly glasses. Clawson's whole-mixed
spices, jar rubbers, parrafine wax for
sealing jars. at Lynch's. Fourth and
Madison streets. Eighth and King SITS.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

Any Old hat blocked in the latest
style by Saltzgiver & Bupp, log West
Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

Hay fever quickly cured with Bra
lillian Balm. Kills the germs.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

Clayton House Ratfskeller, hot lunch
every day from 10 to 1. Finest in
town. -.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

GOLDEY COLLEGE OPEN TONIGHT.
The Office of Goldey College. Mar
lzet street. corner Eighth. will be open
tonight, to 3, for the reception OF Wis
itors and the enrolment of students.
Write for catalogue. if you cannot call.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

|w Hats cleaned and pressed.
liver & Bupp, 100 w. Seventh st.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

Clayton House Rathskeller, hot lunch
every day from 10 to /. Finest in
town.
Evening journal., 1902-08-26

LOOK AT YOUR DOOR
For a sample Of DR.. Birds Liver Pills
Evening journal., 1902-08-26
t you are going away

for a short time, have The
Evening Journal follow
you. O cents a week.
, 1902-11-01
NOT UNEASY ABOUT
SPREAD OF SMALLPOX.

County Physician Miller is not
alarmed at the prospect of a spread Of
smallpox. Every %precaution known to
science has been taken to contine the
disease to the two cases reported. and
one physician has v%accinated more
than thirty people in the last day or
two. The rooms occupied by the girl
now at the pest house have been fumi-
gated. those with whom she came in
contact vaccinated and precautions
taken to insure the end of the trou-
BILE.
The young girl is doing nicely at the
pest house. She was seen by DR.. Mil
Ter yesterday and waved him greetings,
saying through the window that she is
not sick and is needing nothing.
, 1902-11-01
BERSCH is GUILTY,
St. Louis City Official Convicted o
Perjury Yesterday.

St. Louis. Nov. Edmund Bersch
was found guilty of perjury. the jury
remaining out only nineteen minutes.
4 five years penitcntiary sentence will
he imposed. Two indictments, charg-
ing bribery, will rest against Bersch.
Judge Ryan overruled the demurrer
of tn" defense in the trial Of Edmund
Fersch, a member of the house of dele
gates on trial on a charge of perjury,
and ordered the case to proceed.
Attorney Rowe then announced that
he would call no witnesses and make
no argument. preferring to submit the
ease to the jury as it stood. BY doing
so he lost his case.
, 1902-11-01
D0LL|vER
DELIVERED A RINGING REPUeLl-
CAN SPEECH AT THE MAEN-
NERCHOR LAST NIGHT.
An "Historical' Address That Made
the Followers of Bryan Feel Like
a Bound Boy at a Husking Match
His Tribute to the Soldiers Of
Wyoming in Philippine Campaign.

Hon. Victor Dolliver spoke at the
Manager opera house last night. de
livering one of the best addresses
heard here in years. There was a good
turnout and much enthusiasm. The
republicans were jubilant and the dem.
ocrats also enjoyed the speech. it be.
ing fair to them and logical. Mr.. Dol
liver is a graceful, easy speaker, a man
of careful study and with a training
fitting him for a successful campaign
er.
His address was along national lines,
replying to the recent speeches made
by Bryan in the west. Yet the Boomer
ang this morning said he delivered a
'historical' address. 1t was more his
torical' than the deluded followers OF
Organism like to hear. as calling to
mind anew the awful result of dem
ocratic victory in 1892. when the soup
houses were the only institutions that
thrived.
The speaker was introduced by Mr..
Eli Crumrine. who made a hit in the
few minutes he occupied the center OF
the platform. Mr.. Dolliver outlined the
course of the two parties in the matter
of national and state legislation. and
asserted that all the good legislation
had been republican and the bad demo
cratic. He referred to the trust ques
ton and to imperialism, paying a high
compliment to the soldiers of Wyo-
ming in the Spanish-American war,
who had gone to the front to defend
the flag of the country. He ELECTED a
warm burst of applause from his hear
ers. republican. democrats and all 9th
ers. by his allusion to the grand rec
ord of that old rebel general, Joe
Wheeler" who had donned the uniform
of a United States soldier and gone
out to help spread the cause of free
dom to the far-on islands of the sea.
He spoke of the acquisition of Hawaii
Porto Rica. the Philippines. and OF the
action of the government of this coun-
try in ending Spanish rule in Cuba an"