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Evening journal., 1902-07-15
TO ABANDON IMPROVEMENTS
SMYRNA Council Has No Money and Is Not
Able 10 Borrow II

Smyrna, July l5.-TO the dismay to
a majority OF the taxpayers OF Smyrna
the needed improvements to the cleo
trio and water plants, of this town, can
not be commenced until February or
March. The stumbling block is the
$4,000 needed for the repairs. The
councilmen have made every effort to
get the money, but as parties who
would loan the same are adverse to
putting up such a large amount with
out proper security, and the seven
councilmen refuse TO give their indi-
vidual notes. the matter is nov at a
siandstill and will remain so until the
Legislature meets and an act is passed
authorizing the councilmen to borrow
the money.
w. B. Grieves. chairman Of the Fl
nance Committee, met the directors of
each bank here. but both institutions
wanted q joint note, signed by ths
lcouncilmen. The banks have taken
this precaution because the town
lcharter distinctly says that money
raised by taxation cannot exceed s4,-
900 in any one year, which is $4,000
less than what is needed for the i'm
lprovements.
The councilmen have decided TO or
der the feed water heating apparatus
recommended by Engineers HattoI
and spruance. It viii cost about 81,
500. The rest OF the needed improve
ments Will be abandoned for the pres
ent In the meantime the plants ar
losing in value every day and sii
months from now the changes to b.
lmade will cost more than at present
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
ELoop pAMAeEs IN IOWA
Breaking Of Levees Caused Loss Of
Thousands Of Dollars.

KeolSulz, Ia, July 15.-Another food
has come and caught everybody by
surprise. At tho mouth the river rose
eight feet and may go still higher, not
withstanding the breaking of the
levees.
The leyee Of the KeolSuk Canning
Company broke yesterday morning,
and thousand acres of cucumbers and
tomatoes and two thousand acres OF
corn were flooded. The loss Of ths
canning company is $4,000 and to the
farmers twce as much more. The loss
here is about 10000, and there is dan
ger of much heavier damage in Clark
county, which is protected now by only
the Egyptian levee. The cause of the
food was a cloudburst near Given, Ia.
with a rainfall of five inches Ner {
large section near the river.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
s0eIaI N0tes From MIddIetowo
Special TO tho Evening Journal.

Special 70 the Evening Journal.
Middletown, July 15.-Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Schroeder and daughter, and
Miss Dorothy Schroeder, of Lancaster,
are spending several weeks with Mrs.
II. v. Parvis.
Warren Ellioott, who holds a posi-
ton with Millard f. Davis. in viii
mington, is visiting his aunt, Mrs v.
w Massey
Miss Lille Hodge and Miss Eliza
Green left yesterday morning for a
visit with friends at Fort Schuyler,N. Y.
Solomon Burstan is entertaining
Max Liman. Of New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs William Sirman had as
their guests over Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Watson. and Miss Sallie Wat
son f Dover, and Mrs Lille Adams
and son, Fred, of Milford
Mrs. Jacob Murphy, OF Woodbury.. n.
J.. is visiting her daughter, Mrs. viii
liam r. Holten.
Mrs. ID. P Barnard, Jr., and children,
of Wilmington. are visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Reynolds.
Miss Carrie Downey. Of New Castle.
is the guest OF Miss Rachel Ireland.
Mrs. "a. Il. Kane. of Chicago. is the
guest of Mrs IT. B. Mcdowell, near
town.
Mrs. II. G. DeValinger Is spending
some time with Wilmington friends.
Mrs. Julia Brurre Kelley left for
New Egypt n. j.. this morning. after
weeks visit with George d. Kelley
and family.
Mrs. Ella Pennington and son. Sam
uel, left yesterday for an indefinite
stay with Miss Matte knight, at Mag
nolia, Md.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
penutx state CounclIor vlsIts

Nne0lNI 90 the EVenlng JQurn1I.
Newark. July 15.--On Friday night
Deputy State Councillor Lang AID stan,
OF Diamond Council. No. 8, Jr. o. u.
a. NJ. visited American Flag Council,
No. s, in this town, and installed the
following officers-elect for the ensuing
terms: Vice-Councilor, Robert L.
Armstrong; councillor, Joseph ". Lee;
assistant recording secretary, William
n Lyman. After the exercises refresh
'ments were served in Powells restaur-
ant.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
WHEAT CROP DISAPPOINTING
With GsOd Weather, This Week Will End
Threshing in Lower New Castle
Special 10 the Evening journal.

0TTCTTT ~ mo I7VV77-TT6 IV-TI T7--I'
Smyrna, July 15.-harmers Of this
section are in the midst of threshing,
but the yield has been disappointment
20 many. Joseph Ennis. near Clayton,
thus far leads the list with 1858 bushels
from fifty-three acres. Many fields that
promised a heavy crop did not pan out
as much as was expected.
Lower Kew Castle farms have had a
good yield. It exceeds that of Kent
because the farmers of that section
plant at least two bushels TO the acre,
lf the present good weather continues,
nearly every farmer of this section will
have finished threshing by the latter
part OF the week.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Lawyers ana oaeIaIs pIay croauet
Special to the Evening Journal

Special TO the Evening Journal
Dover. July ia number OF law
yers. county officials and charter mill
men of Dover take relaxation in the af-
ternOOns In The spacious and
smooth courtyard adjoining the Jail
where they have established a crOquet
court William n. Smithers John IL.
Hopkins, and James L. WolcOtt are
among the finished players. and yester-
day the company of players had with
them an old partner. Former State Lii
brarian Thomas jefferson, of Milton,
who came up for the day.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
s1TUATI MS WANTED

NAT ANTED--Woman desires position
w as hOusekecper. Address }. o., w
kirkwoOd street. lli-ot
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
WILLIAM SILL IS DEAD
Was Known AS "Father Of the Under.
ground Railroad"

ground Railroad"
Philadelphia, July 15.- William Still,
who was known throughout the coun-
try as Father of the Underground
Railroad" and one Of the best educat-
cd members of the negro race died
at his home here yesterday Mr..
Still was about 80 years old Though
born a slave, he worked his own free
dom, secured that of his mother by a
most romantic escape from the slave
dealer, educated himself by his own
efforts, and leaves fortune estimated
at between S750,00O and s1,O00,0O0
lie was Dor many years secretary of
the Pennsylvania Anti-Slaye Society,
and was active in the Freedmen's Aid
Union. He leaves a widow, two daugh-
ters and a son.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Al WelnIn Knoeked out.

Fore lfrie. Ont. July 15.-Kid Carter
last night knocked out AL Weinig in
the twelfth round The fight was
scheduled to 80 20 rounds, and it was
one of the hardest fought battles ever
seen here Weinig worried Carter a
little in the first five rounds with hard
jabs. but after that the Kid made a
veritable chopping block Of the ex-
bicvclist.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
HARD ON MAIL CARRIERS
Are Obliged to Keep Two uorstS and Are
Not Making Money at $1,000 a Year
Special 10 The Evening Journal.

smyrna July 15.-Charles Whaley,
the colored rural mail carrier here, lost
a valuable horse last week from the
heat The recent warm spell has been
a trying one for the rural mail car
riers. Their routes are from twenty
three TO twenty-six miles I'm length
and while each of these employees of
the Government are compelled to kceT
two horses, the long drives are telling
on the animals.
The carriers are not finding 4 mini
lin their new position at ST 500 pei year
considering the wear and tear on theil
wagons and the high price OF food stuf
for their two horses. Whaley feels his
loss keenly
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
OELAWAREANS MAY VOTE At HOME
Those Who Would Be Willing to Represent
Dlmar Dictrict in legislature
anaoInl II ~ Evenlne InnrnaI

"T7-7--7TI 7" W" " 'IIIII| W"-TT TIlII
Delmar. July 15.-F'or the first time
in the history OF the town. the voters
on the Delaware side win have the
privilege this year of voting at home.
The approaching campaign is begin
ming TO develop aspirants for legisla-
tive honors.
Among the names mentioned from
the Democratic ranks who would be
willing 10 serve the dear people" are
j. Ia Ellis. Irving Culver, Samuel n.
Lynch and John Henry. 1t is also said
that J. w. Anderson would not be
averse TO a seat in the State Senate.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
September Ie NAV be Chosen

Special 10 the Evening journal.
Dover. July 15.-There is a prevail
ing opinion that the meeting of the
Democratic State Central Committee,
called for next Friday afternoon In
Dover. will decide upon September 16
instead Of July 30, as the date for the
Democratic State Convention. Il is
thought that, as New Castle county is
anxious for a late date. the two lower
will give them a date which is
late lin plenty"
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Man erutaIIy Attaeked br eoYs
lnocIal ID Id EYanlnr Innrnnl.

NIVNIIT 70 ITIO IFUTUUE I0UTUII
Delmar. July 15.-What may prove
to be a serious matter occurred here
recently. Handy NickersOn. who re-
sides near town. was returning home
at night and was assaulted by a crowd
of boys of the town and beaten almost
into insensibility. He now lies at his
home i'm a critical condition, and is not
expected 20 recover. The authorities
are awaiting the result of his in
iuries. No cause is given for the bru-
tai assault.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
KIIIen seeks ForgIyeness
Special to the Evening journal

NUVUI0I 20 IW9 IlFVIIIW8 JIUHIINI'
Dover. July f5.-JacOD r. Killen, the
Viola farmer who attacked lhis wife
and child with an axe, and was in the
act of Draining them when overpOw-
ed by his eldest daughter, has regain
ed his senses since the recovery of his
wife. who has gone TO Philadelphia.
Killen, who was supposed to be insane,
is now rational and repentant. He has
written a remorseful letter to his wife,
whom he declares was not in the
wrong.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
pemented FarmerIa crIme.

Cincinnati, July 15.-Near Mason,
o., 20 miles from this city James
Conover, a farmer. yesterday butch
cred his wife and seriously injured his
son, Charles. The sons condition is
serious. Conover was released from
the Dayton asylum recently where ho
has been repeatedly a patient. It is
stated that he has been affected men
tally ever since his daughter died, five
years ago.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Enrmer Hns serlous Ean

Special to the Evening Journal
Newark. July ia. J. Mote, an
aged man, fell from a load Of wheat at
the farm of Elwood Mckee on Satur-
day afternoon. He was picked up un-
conscious and removed to his home, on
Main street He was In serious con-
dition for a long time. No bones
were broken. but he suffered greatly
from shock
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Newark MAY Have Match Factory

Special to the Evening Journal
Newark, July 15.-SOme capitalists
are here looking for a suitable place to
ocate match factory. Concessions
have been asked OF Town Council and
it is probable that satisfactory ar
rangements can be made. II the in
dVstry locates here about 100 persons
viii be given employment
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
LIghlnIng vIetIm ReeoverIng
Special 10 the Evening Journal.


Smyrna, July 15.-Mrs. ]. ID. Scout
VINO was struck by lightning Sunday
night, of last week, and whose life was
in danger for several days, is now slow
ly recovering. and within two or three
weeks will be able to leave her room.
Mrs. Watson, who was also injured at
the same time in a like manner, still
complains Of a numb feeling, but it is
thought she will soon recover her
usual health.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Deadlock In FREIGHT Handlers strike.

7''"'
Chicago, July 15.-While the whole
sale business of this city is almost COM
pletely paralyzed, and while its busi-
ness men are suffering loss of 81 ,O00.-
OOO per day, the striking freight hand
lers and the railways are in a deadlock
and announce their determination to
fight to the finish over the question Of
one-nalf cent per hour per man, or
a total Of about $500 for every "a hours,
this sum being divided on one side be-
tween "a railways and on the other be-
tween 10000 men. The men demand
17i5 cents an hour, and the railway
managers say they will not pay more
than II cents under any circumstances.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Newark Baseball Notes

Special 20 the Evening Journal
Newark, July 15.--The High School
Alumni Baseball Club went to North
East. Md. on Saturday, and played
the team at that place. Our boys We're
overwhelmingly defeated by the score
OF q TO z.
The Newark and Elkton Clubs Will
play gamc on tho college grounds
on Saturday afternoon next.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
cnt hu Rarhed Wire

Special to the Evenlng Journal
Newark. July ia young horse be-
longing to II. Warner McNea was
badly cut with barbed wire while run
ming IN field near this town yester-
day afternoon.
Coroner Frick's excellent driving
horse. which was badly injured some
time ago, is getting all right again,
and the coroner enjoys daily drives in
his new runabout.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Whole FamiIv Has smallpox

Special 10 tho Evenlng Journal
Delmar. July 1.-Two more cases o.
smallpox have developed in the family
OF the Rev. l. A. Bennett. who has
the malady. His wife and infant son
now are suffering with tho disease, al
though in a mild form.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
sHERIFF's SALES

GNERlFFS SALE.-BY VIRTUE or A
- writ of Levarl Faclas, to me directed.
VIII be exposed TO public sale. at the
MlddletoWn Hotel. an Middletown, New
Castle county, State of Delaware.
ON SATURDAY,
THE 18Th DAY or JULY, 1909.
AT 10 o'clock, a. M,
tho following described real estate, viz:
All that certain piece or parcel OF land
situate IN APPOINTMENTS hundred, New
Castle county and State OF Delaware
and on the public road leading from
lBlackbird 10 Middletown. Joining lands OF
Samuel Townsend, Esq. deceased, lands
OF Samuel Grim and lands of James VII.
iams, and said to contain twelve acres
hc the same more or less.
Seized and taken IN execution as IN,
property OF James H. Sill, ana phllO
mcnla Theresa Sull, his wife. mortga,
gors, ana 10 be sold by
SAMUEL A. MCDANIEL, Sheriff.
Sherims Onice, Wilmington. Delaware
July ., 1902
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
nrldrevlIle peieats LaureI

Special 10 the nvoning Journal.
Bridgeyille. July 15.--The laurel
baseball team met It's first defeat OF
tho season yesterday, being defeated
by the strong Bridgeville team
Charles. the Bridgeville pitcher, was
too much for Laurel. and but three
hits were made of him. Mike
Davis did the pitching for Laurel The
playing OF Charles was remarkable, he
allowing laurel but three hits, struck
out eight mon. made two pllt-outs
eight assists. two Of the six runs and
three hits. Marine caught him in good
form. The final score was to 0.
Read the Evening journal FOR al
the latest news
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
EntertaInlng At Rehoboth
apecIal II ID nvenlnE Ious.na

Dover. July l5.-Mrs. r. L. Holiday,
wife of General R. 7. Holiday. super
intendent of the Delaware railroad,
took a large party of Dover girls to Re
hcboth today to spend a few days at
the popular resort. The party win be
Quartered in General Holidays spe-
cial car.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
MlddIetown Downs Dover
Special to line Evening journal


Middletown. July 15.-Dover will
have to strengthen it's baseball team
again If it wants to win from Middle
town. The capital team came here yes
terday with a new pitcher and new first
and third basemen. but until the ninth
inning, wnen Hoover let up on them.
they were unable TO score. Hoover
evidently thought they were easier
than they really were, and singles by
Kleckner. Voight, Clark. Griffith and
Flint earned them three runs. lust
enough to lose by. Middletown made
runs in singles and FOreman's bases
on balls and hitting the batter figured
largely in the score, as did the errors
.of kleckner, who made two errors on
one ball. first fumbling it and then
throwing over the first baseman's
head. The star fielding was done by
NinsOn and Stannard, the former max
ing two circus catches in left garden,
and Stannard by a good catch and
magnificent throw in from deep centre
TO home on the fly in the ninth, en-
abling the third hand to be retired. A
run then would have tied the score.
The two errors made by the locals did
not affect the score. as the runners
were afetrward retired.
SCORE BY INNINGS.
Middletown o.. IL 0 4 600 x-i
Dover .... ......-0 20 0 0 0 0 0 Sd
Batteries-HoOver and Selvage;
Foreman and Carisg
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
READING compank Increases WAR;,

shamokin, Pa, July 15.-The Phlla-
delphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company yesterday announced that a
10 per cent. increase in wages would be
paid in this region to employees who
had remained at work since the strike
started. The strikers say this increase
S intended as a bait to lure them back
to work.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
REAL ESTATE
REAL EsrArE NEWs.

KTAII ToINIT NTN0,
s02 East Gath street. rooms porch
House on Jcssup street near 2ith,
rooms. porch.
no. 1922 Poplar, rooms.
Money loaned on mortgage, from $50
TO $1,000. on good city property.
Steamship tickets TO an European ports
Rents collected and estates taken care or
Agent OF Royal FNre Insurance Company
Apply
A. j. KOOCH REAL ESTATE OFFICE
No l0i West Seventh street
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
puBLIc sALRs.
rnR RRNT

NOR RENT j ONE FURNISHED
II room for lodger ga IL. Ninth 81
NOR RENT.--A ton room cottage at
II RohOh0th situated on RchOboth ave
nuc. and In tho second square from the
beach Address J. 10. GRAHAM. RoxanA,
Del jS-cod-lm
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
NOTICES

~ OTICB.-The forty-sevenSh series OF
N stock of Perpetual Savings and
Loan Association - nuN hong ISSUED,
frst payment Will be due on July /. 1902.
Shares can be obtained upon application
To the secretary, az the Office, northeast
corner Firth and Shipley streets.
EDWARD ANDREWS. President,
WILLIAM H. CHBBONS Secretary
i-6-mWf-lrn
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
BOARDERs WANTED
ROOMS For RENT
For SALE

Weli-H.Ocnfcd EsIsemere Rsuiid-
ing a.Ot, near trolley line.
lh0 FEET DEEP.
80 EmET FRONT.
WIN sell cheap. part cash, balance
mortgage, n desired Address *.
Evening Journal OfthcA
Want ads" one cent word IN the
Evening journal.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15

~ DUNG man, q years old, would like
a clerical position of trust Best
three wears. Address w. A.. c., Evening
journal office. Jl1-St
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
WILMINGrON QUOTATIONS.

Reported by f. -. LacKey & Co.. Bank
ers and Brokers.
Bid.
Am. Vul. Fibre 6s ........................1Oz
Am. Vul Fibre Preferred .............. 20
Am. Vul. Nbre Common .............. IA
National Bank Of Delaware .............425
First National Bank ..................l2O
Central National Bank .................ul
Natl Bank of Wilm. q Brandywine.. -
Union National Bank .........-".......S
Farmers Bank .......................'.'s.l
Equitable Guarantee ana Trust Coz.
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co.
Delaware railroad ........................
United Power and Transportation CO.
United Railways a per cent certii-
Gates. eS..................-.... ....... o. -
VII. * New Castle Elec. Ii'y stock. 10
cent bonds .................................1O .1Oz
vii. & Chester Traction per cent
DOndS .........-... ...........-s.s..... ..lvi n
VII. City Railway Der cent bonds. .lOu
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Rooms WANTED

w ANrnp.-Tour unfurInlislnled rooms n
box 80. J9-l2-lo
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
vii. City Railway Der cent bonds. 100

Philadelphia, July 15.-Wheat was a
shade stronger, under light offerings,
though Western advices We're easier The
receipts of now crops We're small and abb
sorbed by shippers, though foreign linz
lts. as a rule, were unsatisfactory. Ihe
American visible supply showed an in
crease of 6S6.O00 bushels. Sales of 4luO
bushels No. red. on export elevator, ~
l7gc.
No red. as to location, closed as fol-
lows:
Bid. Ask
lJuly ........ .7SlI7Sla
Car lots In elevator, as to location:
No. 2 Pennsylvania red, new. .79lh9s0
NO. NaWare red, ncW............Iyia adSO
CORN, Offerings We're light, and the
market ruled steady but there was not
much interest shown by exporters or job
berS. The American visible supply show
ed a decrease of 10000 bushels. We quote
No. yellow, on track, at 12iAMl3c
| OATS.-Ihe market for car lots ruled
lsteady, with offerings ample for the linz
Iited demand The American visible sup
lply showed decrease of 16l, 600 bushels.
Sales Of I car No. white clipped. on
track, ait 60c.; car do, natural, ON track,
/ at 5s3sc., and cars No. 1 white, clipped,
at Gol9q6lc.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
ma. Ask.
LOCAL QUOTATIONS.

LOCAL QUOTATIONS
rocay's local wholesale quotations reported
by Stayton & Chandler.
Tomatoes, basket, 25c
White Potatoes, bas, 4Oc
White potatoes bar 75tO2OO
WhOrtleberries quart, &c, sc
eggs, Del.and Mu dozen lyc
Bhckberries, quart &C., &c
Peaches, bss 90 10 75ci
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
Last AND FOUND

L OST-At Brandywins Springs. lady s
1 gold watch. Monogram. A. c. r.
ttewafd az returned ITO Baynard's. Sixth
and Market streets. Ji5-it
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
The Equitable
GUARANTEE AND Trust Co.,
Ninth and Market SITS

Capital Faid FaIl } $5OO,OOO.OO.
Surplus OOc 900 OO
and Pronta cOo,OOO.OOs
TRANsACTS A GENERAL TRUST
BUSINESS; PAYS INTEREST ON DE.
POSITS OF MONEY; RENTS SAEH
DEPOSIT BOXES; MANAGES REAH
ESTATE.
DIRECTORS:
Preston Lea, J. L. Carpenter, Br.,
Thomas jackson. Otho Nowland
Dr. ]. A. Draper, s. Minot Curtis.
William II. Swift, John Bancroft,
Edw. Bringhurst, Jr., Franklin Taylor,
j. Smith Brennan, Samuel X. Smith,
William w Pusey. J. wilkins Cooch.
! William BoWe. Geo. G.. Lobdell
I. Coleman DUPONT
OFFICERS:
PRESTON LEA. President
OHIO NOWLAND. Vice-Pres. and Treas
]. T. PENNYPACKER, Secretary ant
Trust Officer.
RICHARD REESE. Assistant Treasurer
F. r. MORRISON, Assistant Secretary
M. d. CROSSAN. Rec. Estate Onicer.
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
HELP WANTED-mALx

w 7ANrHl)-Strone young man To worl
w m turkish bdtn. wages Wnllo
learning Address Turkish 5iatn, CITY.
Jll-7
Evening journal., 1902-07-15
HELP wAETFD-FEMALE

XXTANTED.-W cook Good wages
w paid. Apply 10 No. 1919 West
Eighth street Ji5-lt
VN ANTED. white cook three in fam.
w lily. Bring reference. Apply az lvls
West Ninth street Jli-2t
The Daily soliphone., 1902-05-01
HEADLUNG DOWN THE SHAFT.
Plunge to Death of Two NegrOes-A Third So Badly Crushed That
 He May Die.

Philadelphia, May 1.-Two men were killed and another probably fla tally injured Wednesday morning, while being lowered to the bottom of one of the shafts at the new filtra- ton plant in the northeastern section of the city. The dead are: William Yencey, colored, aged 30 years; John Banks, colored, aged 35 years.
 George Terwillite was also badly crushed, and little hope is enter tained of his recovery.
 The men were being lowered into one of the shafts which had been sunk for the construction of the fil- tration beds when the basket in which they were riding was over turned. They were pitched headlong down the shaft, the colored men be- ing terribly crushed.