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Evening journal., 1902-06-20
PRETTY PARKS
ssFOR WEST SIDE
Grant Avenue Will be In
proved and BeaHtilied
CITY APPROVES THE PLAN
KOOdlaWn Company to Erect Rows
Of Houses and Lay Out Play
grounds
CITY APPROVES THE PLAN

What now is a barren tract of lane
on Grant avenue between Fourth an6
Seventh streets. will in time be one Of
the prettiest spots in the city. The
Woodlawn Company, of which Will
ham +. Bancroft is a large stockhold-
er. owns the ground, and for a long
time the stockholders have planned to
erect several rows OF modern houses
there At the same time they pro
posed to lay out a chain Of pretty little
parks for a playground for the chill
dren of the neighborhOod.
The plans were laid before the mem
bers of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment yesterday afternoon. After a
consultation with the city engineers, il
was decided to allow the company TO
carry out its ideas. They will not in
terfere in any way with the rights OF
property holders in the vicinity.
Houses will be built on both sides OF
Grant avenue. In the middle of the
street there will be a park strip one
hundred feet wide running the entire
distance from Fourth to Seventh
streets. The street bed will be twenty.
two feet wide.
After the park strip has been sodded
and trees have been planted it will be
in charge of the Park Commission
Work will be started as soon as posi-
bic.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
GOOD ORDER WILL
BIB PRESERVED
DiSOrdOrIy Negroes Will Be
Watched by the Park
Police

Recently disorderly conduct on the
part of certain colorod men and
women has made Manager Crook, of
the Brandywine Springs Railway Com
pany put on extra police officers IN
the park. In speaking Of the matter
last evening, Mr.. Crook said:
Il am not drawing the color line
All persons, regardless Of color or ma.
tionality. are welcome TO enjoy Brandy
wine Springs Park. but they must be-
decent and act in an orderly manner
l propose to arrest any person who
misbehaves uses profane language in
the presence Of women, or in any man
ner d5sturbs the peace and good order
Of the park IL has been three years
since there was any trouble or fight.
ing in this park, and do not intend To
have any rowdyism on tho grounds
HAS this trouble this year been con,
fined to colored people alone?"
1T has; but we will not tolerate any
more from a white man than we will
from a negro"
What disorder have You noticed
lately?"
Well nave houced several lnlhkr
and should they occur again. the Of
fender will be locked up. The other
might a dirty ragged half-drunken
negro stood alongside of the boardwalk
and used profane language. He had
his hat pulled down over one ear. was
smoking a rank pipe, and was the pic
ture Of a disreputable character. His
own race was mortified at his actions
lie was put OFF the grounds. alsc
have seen them. both men and women
treat white women and children in q
brutal manner when rushing for car
It must be stopped. and I will stop t.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
COUNCIL HOLDS
LATE SESSION
Commenced at $50 O'clock
and Transacted Much
Business

1t was $50 o'clock last evening before
City Council was called to order and
got down to business. The ordinance
requiring dogs to be muzzled when run
ming at large between May and Octo-
Der was read for the third time. When
held in leash by the owner or other
person, they are not required to be
muzzled. Dogs caught and not claimed
Within forty-eight hours are to be
killed.
The Mayor is authorized to contract
with the S. p. G. A. or others to take
up and kill the dogs found running at
large at cost of not more than S400 a
year. Dogs bitten by supposed mad
dog may be seized and impounded for
thirty days to ascertain if they have
the rabies. The ordinance becomes
Operative five days after its approval
by the Mayor.
A letter was received from the Street
and Sewer Department saying that
the board has no desire TO be discour-
teOus toward City Council. The let
ter was accepted and filed.
A communication from Nicholas FL
dance asking Council to allow him to
open a street sixteen feet wide from
Scott to Lincoln between Sixth
land Seventh. so that he may
erect thirty-three more houses. was re-
ferred to the Law Committee.
A communication was received from
the Union Fire Company stating
that il the company were recognized by
Council it would maintain it's appa-
ratus without cost to the city until the
appropriation was allowed by the Leg
lislature.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
COMPLAIN OF POISONOUS WEEDS
Two Children Have Been Under Doctors
Care From Them

Residents of Pennsylvania avenue
are complaining of the high weeds COW
ering the lot at Pennsylvania avenue
and DUPONT street and running 10
Thirteenth street. The weeds are
about five feet high, many of which are
of a poisonous nature. Two children
already have had to undergo medical
treatment for poisoned hands and face.
This lot is used as a thoroughfare for
persons who live in that neighbor-
hood. and to see them walking through
reminds one of coming through corn
field on a day in August. when corn is
about FIVE or six feet high
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
A FABLE.

Two men one time desired TO travel
a great distance and bargained with a
horse dealer for two mounts. The iirst
man picked the cheapest horse in the
lot and laughed immoderately at the
second man for picking one that cost
more money and looked about the
same.
They started on their journey and
had not covered many miles before
the first mans horse went lame and
soon could go no further from the
pain OF his SPAWN.
And so the first man sat there,
within a long walking distance of the
destination. and watched the second
man ride ahead at canter on the
horse that cost just a little more
Moral: James M. Bryan's paint
covers moro and is a better bargain
than tho cheaper stuff.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
WILL CELEBRATE FOURTH
IN BRILLIANT MANNER

The committees in charge of the
Fourth of July celebration to be held
at Fourth and Broome streets. are ar
ranging for an elaborate display of
fireworks and a pleasing program of
exercises. This evening the representa-
tive of the Nordlinger-Sharlton Fire
works Company, of New York. will be
In Wilmington to arrange for the pyro-
technic display. This firm has had
charge of tho most important displays
in the country. Among the designs
will be the eruption of Mt. Pelee and
the Battle of Tsin-Tsin.
The program for the celebration will
be finished tonight by the followinf
committee: John Hamilton, James l
Ford Moro Mcmillan. Mr. Lawrenc,
and Dr. Horace Bradley.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
KNOCKED INTO WELL
WITH HEAD CRUSHED

Philadelphia, June 2O.-A foreman
on the Holmesburg filtration plant was
struck by a piece Of iron this morning
and instantly killed. The force Of the
blow was so great that the man was
knocked into a well containing eigh-
teen feet of water. and gang Of
workmen worked for two hours with
improvised graphing irons before they
recovered the body. The accident oc-
currod in shaft No. of the filter con.
duit. directly in the rear Of the House
of Correction.
The fOreman's name is l.. J. Dyer.
He is a young man from Virginia, and
came to this city to work on the filter
beds
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
ARGUED FOR new TRIAL
IN WINKLER DAMAGE CASE
Levi G. Bird aud Andrew Z. SanbOrn
Contend That Amount Is Shock
ing 10 Court

There were no jury trials set for to-
day in Superior Court, and the jury
was discharged until Monday morn
ing. The session was taken up in argu-
ments.
Levi c. Bird and Andrew E. San
born made argument on the motion for
a new trial in the case of George E.
Winkler VS.. the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway Company, in which
the plaintiff received a verdict for SS,-
600 for the loss of three fingers.
Mr.. Bird held that the verdict was
such as to shock the conscience of the
court. He said that he was pretty
hard to shock. but the verdict returned
did shock him.
William S. Hilles, counsel for Wink
ler said that he did not think the
damages excessive, and thought that
the court should be reluctant to inter
fere. He read from many authorities
which set out that the court should moi
interfere unless the verdict was out.
rageously high, or was giver
under corruption or some undue in
1uence. The court withheld its deCi.
sion.
Howell S. England argued on the de
murrer taken in the case of McFarlant
VS.. Garrett a. Barr.
William s. Prickett called attention
to the fact that an omission had beer
made in the records of a sale by Sheriff
Lambson. The court authorized thl
prothonotary to copy the sale i'm hi
docket
The court fixed next Tuesday as th'
day for hearing contested license cases
of which there are three.
Court adjourned until Monday morn
Ing. 81,
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
STATE TROOPS SENT TO
OUELL PATERSON RIOT

Paterson. n. J., June 2O.-State
troops are here TO prevent further
trouble from the striking dyer helpers.
A battalion Of the First Regiment of
Newark. ordered out by Governor Muir
ply. arrived at the outskirts of Pater-
son at s a. m. today. Colonel r. II.
troop of cavalry is on the way.
Residents of Paterson feel that the
calling out of the troops was unneces-
sary Most Of the mills. opened on time
this morning, and there was no SEM
lblance of any disturbance. The manu-
facturers say the troops will have great
moral effect upon the Anarchistic
Strikers.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
BRRESFORO SCORRSyADNIRALTY
Declares That System Is Rotten and Leo
70 Great ExtraVaganceS

London. June 2O.-During the dis
oussion OF the navy estates in the
House of Commons today, Rear-Ad-
miral Lord Charles Beresford, Con
servative. scathingly criticised the de-
aoiencies of the navy. He declared
the whole admiralty system was rot
ten. and led to great eXtraNagances,
and that there was a general want Oh
efficiency in the navy, on which de-
pended the existence OF the Empire
Every increase in the number oil
ships and very improvement in them
had been the result Of outside agita-
tiOD.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
BELCENLAND EVIDENTLY
has NOT BEEN DISABLED

London, June 2O.-The London
agents of the American Line have
heard nothing of the report, in circulae
tion here last night, that the steamer
Belgenland. Of that line which left
Queenstown yesterday for Philadel
phia, was returning to the former port
Dispatches from Queenstown this
morning say that vessels which have
arrived there today have not sighted
any disabled steamer.
The report regarding the Belgenland
Is now believed to be unfounded.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Prizes at ST. Peter,s School

Prizes have been awarded to the fol-
lowing at St. Peters School: For pass
ing through senior class: Mary
DOherty and Helen Donahoe; excel
lence in mathematics, Hannah Doherty;
Christian doctrine. Helen Donahoe;
regular attendance. Hannah Doherty;
business writing. Helen Donaihoe; stem
ography and typewriting, Mary
Doherty; instrumental music. Sarah
Mulrooney and Mary Magahern.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
DOG BITES LITTLE GIRL
DR.. COrkran Finds Seven STITCHES Nee
eSSar7 10 Close Wounds

Cora Anderson. of No. 1921 West Sec
ond street. was bitten on the face by a
dog on Wednesday afternoon. Or. NJ
Il. CorSran, who was called, found two
lacerations, one on each side of the
face. Seven stitches were required tc
close the wounds.
Dog Catcher Kopp took the dog away
yesterday. and IL will be watched to see
If it develops hydrophObia-
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Strike of puddlers Reported

The report that the puddlers Of The
Diamond State Steel Company had
gone ont ON a strike was freely eircu-
lated on the street today. but when
they had gone out or for what reason
could not be learned. The officials OF
the company denied the statement and
said there is no truth in It.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Wreck al Edre Moor

One Of the cars on the work train
at Edge Moor jumped the track last
evening at the new freight yard. The
rains had caused the ground. which is
new. to sink and become soft, and this
allowed the rails 10 fall The wreck
ing car was taken 20 the scene imme-
diately and replaced the car No de-
Law in traffic occurred.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Had Successful Trial rrln

The steamer General Putnam had a
successful trial trip on the river yes
terday afternoon and proved very sat
isfactOry to her builders, the Pusey
and Jones Company. She will leave
the local yards tomorrow for New
York. where she will be put into COM
missisOn.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
strIngham on TriaI Trip

The torpedoboat Stringham will
leave the yards of the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company tomorTpw and
will proceed to Sheepshead bay, where
she will be given a trial trip over the
Barren Island course. She will be in
command of Captain T. B. Lewis and
crow. who made so successful a trip to
Annapolis with the Hopkins.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
DAKER INQUEST POSTPONED
No Evidence Secured to Substantiatc the
Ante-MOrtem Statement

Because Of a lack of evidence. the
inquest in the case Of Mary Daker. col
ored, who alleged in her ante-mortem
statement that she was set afire by
Walter James. has been postponed un-
til some time next week. IL was to
have been held tomorrow night.
The inquest was postponed at the re-
quest of Attorney General II. u. Ward.
Us no evidence has so far been secured
which substantiates the ante-mortem
statement.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Unloading Cross-ties

Two large schooners which have
been carrying railroad ties from South
ern States. are unloading their cargoes
at the wharf Of the Delaware Granite
Company. The ties will be used for
the double track on the Delaware di-
vision and are of red pine.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Real Estate Transfer

The following real estate transfers
were recorded at the Registry Depart
ment this morning: Henderson Wier to
Amelia r. DUPONT, property Pennsyl-
vania ave. and Clayton St.; considera-
tion. 5000; Harry Emmons to B. f.
Shaw, property in Third street near
.Onnge; consideration, $1,000.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
orphans Had Excursion

Wenona Council. Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
celebrated its anniversary yesterday by
taking a big excursion to Cape May.
The council took the inmates OF the
Home for Friendless Children as its
guests, free OF charge.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
SPECIAL SALE LADIES' STRAW
HATS

r. II. Scott. 314 Market street, has
just received a lot of the latest style
straw hats. bought at less than half
their regular price, which he will sell
tomorrow at 39c. each for hats worth
from 75c. TO $780, also lot of Pan
anna hats at 9Sc., from s2.25.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Accident on Luceline

Dunkirk. June 20.-The steamer
Luceline, from Philadelphia, arrived
here today with a burst steampipe. En-
gineers Alison and Woods were terri
bly, scalded by the accident.
They have been sent to the hospital
for treatment
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
shipned Biz MachInerY

The Walker and Elliott Machine
Company today shipped a consignment
of machinery to the Marietta Guano
Company. Of Atlanta, Ga It will be
used in the manufacture of phosphate
and fertilizer.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Dead Men Assessed

While revising the error lists yestor-
day afternoon the Levy Court discov-
cred that a number of properties have
been assessed TO people who are dead.
Some properties have been dOubly as
sessed. This is because new assessors
have used the books OF their predeces-
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
REDUCED PRICES ON STOVE Case
LINE.

Until further notice we Will sell
gasoline in five gallon lots at 12c. per
gallon. James NJ. Bryan & Son, No.
1O7 West Eighth street. will deliver
gasoline anywhere in the city at the
above price. Delmarvia phone 490. ID.
a A. 1917. We give full measure.
eight pints to the gallon.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Woman Sent TO Farnhurst

A woman. who said she was Helen
Michael. aged 80, OF Media. Pa, was
found acting strangely on the road near
Perry's Tavern on Wednesday night
Yesterday she became violently insane
and was sent to the State Hospital.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Mechanics Play Baseball

A baseball team representing Dia-
mond Council. No 5, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
Heights yesterday after
noon by 6 TO A. Lang and Lyon were
the battery for the former. and
Springer and Harlan for the latter.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
FOUGHT ON CAR,
HEAVILY FINED
Brown Must Pay $50 or Go
to Jail
BOYS CHARGED WITH LARCENY
James Ducher Held for the Upper
Court on the Charge Of high
way Robbery
BOYS CHARGED WITH LARCENY

Lewis Brown, cOlored, was fined $50
and costs I'm the City Court this morn
ing for fighting on a street car. Brown
got on the car at Eleventh and Mar
xet streets. and when asked for his
fare began to swear. He was put of
the car and arrested by Constable
Jones.
Small Boys Arrested
Thomas Bayard. colored; Henry f.
Slaysman and Paul Blackwell. three
boys, charged with stealing an ex-
press wagon. valued at $2.75, from Mrs.
Smith. of No. 404 West Thirteenth
street, were held for a further hear
ing.
John Moore was fined IS and costs
for peddling without q license.
Frederick johnson pleaded not guilty
to stealing 1.400 cigars from the steam
Ter Thomas Clyde, which took out the
Eagles excursion. He was held in 5000
bail for the upper court
John Mitchell and Walter Wyatt, col
lored. arrested for trespass, were each
fined IS and costs.
Highway Robbery Charged
James Butcher, charged with high
way robbery, was held in $500 bail for
upper court. IL was alleged he took $40
and knife from James Percival. 1t
was evident from the testimony that
the men had been drunk together
Edward Washington, a small colored
boy, who was travelling from Baltimore
to Atlantic City with his aunt. and got
of here, mistalSlng IL for the seaside
resort, was committed TO the care Of
Agent Stout.
stephen Bostick, colored. charged
with fraudulently obtaining oysters
and clans from a. II. Ainscow. was
held in 500 bail for the upper court.
Alexander Lyhlagowski, charged
with harboring an unregistered dog
was dismissed. Annie Wiley. charged
with larceny as bailee. was dismissed.
Ollie Lewis. colored. charged with
larceny was dismissed. Hannah
Dwight was fined 81 and costs for be-
ing drunk.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Addition to Equitable building

Alterations to the Equitable Building
will be commenced next Monday. The
contractor is building an elevator in
the rear of the building on Shipley
street to carry the heavy timbers,
bricks and mortar to the roof
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
win Picnic at shellpot

ST. Paul's r. c. Sunday school chill
dren will give a picnic ON June 26 in
Shellpot Park Arrangements have
been made with the railway company
for transportation, for which tickets
will be sold.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Thrown From a Wagon

A wagon, owned by w. R. Mari, Of
No. 314 King street, collided with a
wagon of the Diamond Ice Company
this morning. Mr.. Marr was thrown
out and slightly injured. ]. w. Var.
nall. the driver, was not hurt.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Renalrinr Railroad Bridge

A large force OF workmen are en-
ployed today repairing the Pennsyl-
vania railroad bridge which crosses
the Brandywine New planks are be-
ing put down and several new ties
laid.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
win Hold Harvest Home

The Good Templars of Fairview
Lodge. No. 8, ]. o. of G. r., will hold
their annual harvest home in White
mans Grove. near Newark, on August
IA. A good program is beng prepared.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
PING-PONG.

Eight to nine hours 10 play ping
pong and bathe, etc. at Atlantic City,
liz you go with West excursion next
Thursday, Goth instant Bridge route
No changing cars. Everybody will
have a seat.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
earber shops 10 Close on Fourth

Local BARRIERS have decided to close
their shops ON the Fourth of July.
They will remain open until midnight
on the night Of July 3. however, to ac-
cOmmodate the public.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
DO Prove HarIan Will

Register Crossan has fixed June 30
for the proving Of the will of Or. Caleb
Harlan. Jane L. Jarrett, one Of the
witnesses. lis out Of the State. and pro-
bate of the will is delayed on her ac-
count.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
Mr. CIark CuttIng Wheat

Delaware Clark. recorder of deeds,
began cutting wheat ON his farm near
Glasgow this morning. He reports that
there will be less than half crop.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
TAKE A DAY OFF

And go to Atlantic City with West
Sunday school next Thursday. 26th in
slant Leave p. w. & B. depot at 2 a.
m. Adults, S1.50
Evening journal., 1902-06-20

A superintendent or foreman in
charge Of department can materially
his income without in any
way interfering with his regular duties
Address Opportunity, Evening Journal
Evening journal., 1902-06-20

George Edwin King will be director
and Norris c. Morgan, organist Of Cen
tral Presbyterian Church, viii be az
companist Mrs. Emma Saxton, the
regular church organist, will not be
able to play owing TO death in the
family.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
cur IN HALF.

Fine Tailor-made Suits at half
price at Green.baum's. 304 Market st.
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
THE IIANnVER s2-h0 SHOE-

THE HANOVER $3.50 SHOE.
Nobby and well-ftting Rex Patent
Kid Oxfouls $3.50.
The Hanover, 7O4 Market St
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
FINE CONCERT At EPRORTH
Excellent Program will Be Rendered il
That Church Tonight

Following is the program for the
concert TO be given in EpwOrth NJ. L.
Church tonight by the choir of tho
church. assisted by the childrens
chorus:
Now Ger the Hilltops" ...... Choir
Solo .............M Miss Sallie Croes
"The Palms ........ .Children's Chorus
instrumental trio
Recitation. ........ Miss Ethel McVey
Duct.
Miss Elizabeth Moore. Miss Vinie Clark
"The Mariners Glee' '............C Choir
lCornet solo......-........Le Lester RIGGS
Solo. lo.................. John A. Booker
National airs. s........ .Children's Chorus
lReoitation. ........ Miss Ethel McVey
instrumental solo. Melvin Anderson
Soldiers Chorus" from Faust"
Evening journal., 1902-06-20
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
Diplomacy of IA Darky.

s lawyer who has been spending his
vacation in the south has returned
home, impressed with the discovery
that not all the astuteness In the
world is confined to his profession.
The barriSter took along with him an
old hammer shotgun in case of emer-
gency and just before leaving his
friends plantation he decided to make
the gun a present to an ancient darky
who had served him, in his crude way,
as valet. The darky had expressed
desire to own just such gun.
Upon learning Of his intention his
host demonstrated earnestly with him.
Don't give you gun to the darky,"
he pleaded; 'it will only make beg
gar of him; charge him something, If
it's only a nominal sum-" With this
understanding the lawyer approached
the cOlOred man. jackson" he be-
gan, ''it seems to me that we ought
to arrive at q financial understanding
whereby this gun may become yours.
Now, what do you thing would be
right" Jackson laid down his buck
saw and became serious; then he re-
moved his cap and attempted to un-
kink his wOOlly curls. "Wull, suh,"
he answered finally, chit am jest dis
heah way-if I had as much money as
yos got, an you didn't hab no mo-
money den Use got, I'd jes' glib yo'
dat gun"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1902-01-23
The Sunny South.

DR.. r. B. Crawford of the Louis
vile and Nashville railway addressed
audiences at city hall on Saturday
afternoon and evening, on the South
and its prospects. He created con-
siderable enthusiasm, and a number
of people from this section will in the
near future undoubtedly go south to
invest in lands and to locate. Dr.
Crawford's explanation of the oppor-
tunities for real estate investments
was surprise to many who heard
him.
On Tuesday, Rev. William Croft,
Joseph Tamblyn, Harlan Cockings
and others left here to accompany DR..
Crawford on a trip to the South.
The c., M. & St. P R'y will run
excursions South on the first and
third Tuesdays of each month, at
one fare for the round trip, and many
will doubtless take advantage to 60
and investigate for themselves.