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Evening journal., 1902-08-16
UlUGaT TRUANT llUSBAND
Deserted Wife on Train With EIOpers, One
Of Whom Was NilmingiOnian

A dispatch from South Bethlehem.
Pa. says that John r. White. aged 40.
of Philadelphia. and Bessie Raymond,
aged %. of Wilmington. both employed
at a Cape May Point hotel. who had
elOped were arrested at South Bethle-
hem yesterday afternoon. Mrs. White
had been suspicious OF her husband
and went TO Cape May Point yesterday
morning. reaching there after the
elopers had left She hurried back to
Philadelphia and boarded the train on
which the couple were fleeing. AZ Lans-
dale a telegram was sent ahead TO
South Bethlehem. and when the elopers
reached there they were arrested. and
the girl was sent TO Philadelphia.
Mrs. White says her husband has run
away from her nineteen times.
The city directory does not contain
tho name of Miss Raymond.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
EXPLODING BOhBS MAIN ITALIAN
Shattered Leg and Arm Bnt Injured Man
Nav Recover

Antonio RomiO, an Italian, aged 30
years, was horribly mangled at Bran
dywine Springs Park last evening by
the premature explosion of thice aerial
bombs, which he held in his right hand.
AT the Delaware Hospital later the
man had his left leg amputated above
the knee and his right hand taken of.
He is in a precarious condition this
afternoon, but may recover.
Romio had been employed by the
park management to furnish fireworks
during the park season. ant manufac-
tured them at his home. it was while
he was arranging to send up the bombs
that a torch, which he carried in his
left hand, ignited the pyrotechnics.
Drs. John Ball and II. j. Buckmaster
gave the injured man medical atten-
ton before he was removed to the hos
pital.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
MANY MIN WANT
A FEW OFFICES
Fifteen Candidates for yOur
Court House BerihS
EACH FEELOW is CONFIDENT
II Is Probable That Ont Of Mass Of
Ballots There Will Come Some
Big Surprises

Sixteen candidates have already pre-
sented themselves for the five Court
House offices which will be filled at
the November election. and the men
are leaving no stones untuned in their
effort to get the respective nominations.
or course they all cannot be success
ful at the primaries. but there is not
one Of them that thinks he will be the
losing man. Consequently there is
lively interest on all sides in the can
vass.
The offices to be filed and the cam
didates are:
Sherif-James E., Saville, Emmett
Stidham, Joseph Il. Martin.
Coroner-James r. McIvor, Alfred D..
Nandever James b. Stidham, Samuel
Mccormick.
Register of Wills-Fred Il. Bach.
Francis NJ. Walker. William r. Deigh-
ton. William A. Hulill, Howard G.. Ely.
Recorder Of Deeds-James w. Rat
ledge, Irwin L. Ball.
Clerk of the Orphans Court-Walter
S. Money.
Many of the candidates are doing
who predict their election. AS a rule
they all get to Wilmington on Satur-
day. and for a time this morning they
swarmed about the Court House like
bees
Mr.. Sayille says there is no doubt OF
his nomination and election.
Mr.. MeIvor says all things are com
ing mis- way. He has gone so far a.
10 select his deputy, but it would b,
'tellins" to disclose the name.
Mr.. Ratledge is confident of his nom
ination to the recordership. He is un
fortunate in having but one man Z,
oppose.
Candidates for the registership arr
saying nothing but Saving wood.
The primary vote for this office ma.
disclose a surprise to several Of tn
candidates.
Mr.. Money is going it all alone 70
the office Of Chancery and Orphans
Court clerk, and is saying nothing les
some other fellow viii feel that he i
having too good time and will try u
capture the place.
Well. we win see what we shal
see.' as the French would say.
4 Mr.. Vandever is depending upon hi
soldier friends to bring him the nomi
nation for coroner. He feels conhden
Of success.
] Mr.. Mccormick is equally as conf
dent Of capturing the same nomination
II 1t is his second attempt Il am salts
fed with the outlook" he said
; Mr.. Deighton believes his prospect
J for the registrarship nomination are a
, bright ais ever. He Will not be force
! out by any candidate
T Mr.. Hukill is not saying much 70
publication, but is working hard anon
the voters. He thinks he has enoug
Z friends to give him the place.
Jimmy" Moore, the only city candi
5 date for recorder. is working like
: beaver in the canvass. He thinks tn
city will name the official
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
WILL PROMPTLY SETTLE
BIG PROPERTY DISPUTE
Commission Nav Not Be Appointed 10
Sct ihc Valuation on SIN
mons Plant

Although the sheriff is serving new
summOnses on the owners OF lie prop
erty occupied by S. G. Simmons a
Bro s sash and planning mill, It is ru-
mored that the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will make efforts TO settle
with the owners without the delays in
cident to a commission, and the ap-
peals which the law allows.
All the properties required between
French street and the Simmons prop
erty have been secured at prices satis-
factory to both the owners and the
railroad company without the need OF a
commission. which has to a certain
extent fixed the value Of unimproyed
properties along the proposed line of
the elevated road The Simmons prop
erty is the only one required which is
valued as a manufacturing plant, and
has in recent years been fitted up with
new and expensive machinery.
Tho owners refuse to discuss the
matter further than 10 say that they
have no desire to delay the proposed
Improvement but they do insist upon
being paid a fair compensation for the
extensive plant which they have built
up and for the location which for their
business they feel cannot be dupli-
Gated.
So far as the reporter could discover
no real effort as yet has been made by
the railroad company with the owners
to get at what would be fair cOmpen.
sation for the properties in question
and the damages resulting from takins
the same for railroad purposes. but II
is umOred that such efforts will b'
made prior to the day fixed for the ap-
pOintment OF the commissions.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
MANY. CANDIDATES FOR
SUSSEX COUNTY OFFICES
Special to the Evening Journal.


Georgetown, Aug 16.-ConsideTing
the nearness Of the Union Republican
county convention, there are compare
lively few candidates in the field for
county offices. James H. Wright, the
present clerk of the peace. will be the
nominee for another term. There is
no candidate for the office. Mr.. Wright
was appointed last February a year
ago to fill an uneXpired term, and now
seems to be the natural candidate.
For recorder of deeds there are sew
eral candidates. John Barr, the
Georgetown contractor and builder. is
a candidate as is also Eli n. White, of
Little Creek hundred It may be. how
ever. that a dark horse will land this
nomination. If a straight ticket is run
throughout the county, John Rodney
Steel. who two years ago was defeated
for prOthOnotary. will be nominated
for the Office of register of wills IL a
compromise is effected betweecn
the two factions whereby tho
Regulars name the regis
ter of wills. then Mr.. Steel may be
nominated for sheriff. There is nc
other Union Republican candidate for
sheriff in the county
Timothy Townsend Of Baltimore
hundred. is spoken of as county treas
urer, although this place may be filed
{ by someone whose name has not even
, been mentioned. Alfred Pepper, OF
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
LVSHACK BROTHERS FINED
Judge Cochran Makes Each One Pay $40
aud Costs

Business before the City Court was
dun this morning. Besides three
drunks there We're but two other cases
William Johnson. who was charged
with stealing a pair of shoes, was ar
raigned and was held in 5000 bail fol
court.
On the charge Of selling liquor on
Sunday, Merritt B. Furry was held III
$500 bail for the upper court.
Judge Cochran decided the case .cl
Joseph and Frank Leshack, charged
with assaulting Fred. Plum He said
that, in his opinion. it was an aggra.
waited assault. and that he felt Justified
in convicting them. He imposed fin'
Of $40 and costs In each case.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
PRESIDENT ORDERS PROMPT
REPORT OF SOLDIER DEAD
There Must Be No Holding Back Of the Names Of The
Men Who Lose Their Lives While in the
Service Of Uncle Sam

oyster Bay, n. Y, Aug 16--The
president yesterday gave orders that
hereafter the names of the enlisted
mon OF the army who die In the Phil
ippines be cabled TO this country once
in every two weeks. When the volun-
teer army was in the archipelago IL
was the custom to cable the casual
ties. but on the withdrawal of that
army the practice was discontinued
The subject was discussed while
the president was entertaining a num-
ber of visitors at luncheon yesterday.
Among those who sat at his table
were Major Generals H. G. Corbin
and s. b. NJ. Young. Henry Loomis
Nelson. the author; Jacob A. Riis, of
New York; Robert A. Morris chair
man Of the New York county Republi-
can committee; former Governor Da-
vid r. Francis. of Missouri. president
of the ST. Louis Purchase Exposition
Company; Henry M. Warren. OF Phil.
adelphia. and Congressman Mercer. Of
Nebraska. The subject of cabling the
names of the dead soldiers was
broached by Mr. Riis. He made the
point that under the present system
the relatives Of enlisted men who die
in the Philippines are kept in ignor-
ance Of this fact for eight or ten
weeks, while the families of officers
who succumb there are informed at
once. The president was greatly in
as it was explained TO him, ordered
General Corbin to instruct General
chaffee. at Manila, to cable his full
casualty list twice a month. While
| Il costs on an average OF S1.50 % en-.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16

Agent Frank Stout, OF the S. p. c. c.
Society. has returned from trip in
lower Delaware. where he has been do-
ing some good work for the society.
William Mousley, colored, and Lewis
Benora. white. were arrested and fined
for cruelty to q horse. According TO
the evidence these men drove Benora' 6
horse from Milton to Milford on July ..
One Of the men drove while the other
whipped the horse The animal was
so badly injured that il could not be
gotten out OF the stable next day. Mag
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
BRANDYWINB CAMP
WILL SOON CLOSE
Rev. J. D. c. Hanna Ad-
dressed Big Meetings.
Services Well Attended Campers
Preparing to Entertain Their
Visitors on Big SUNDAY
stan Correspondence Evening Journal.

stan Correspondence Evening Journal.
Brandywine Summit, Aug. 16.-The
usual services were held in the grove
at Brandywine Summit yesterday, and
outside Of these there was little of in
terest going ON. The greater part of
the crowd that had visited the camp
on Thursday had returned home, and
only the regular tenters were to be
seen in the tabernacle. During the af-
ternoon and evening, however, there
were several visitors in camp. The
campers are now hoping for fine wealth
er tomorrow, which will be big sun
day." If fair, there will be many
visitors.
There was no o'clock service yes
terday. The organ in the tabernacle
was being repaired, and in the mean
time Spiritual Director r. H. Adams
conducted a workers rally in the
marquee which was we'll attended.
The tenters focked to the morning
preaching service to hear the dis
course of the Rev. DR.. J. ID. c. Hanna, OF
West Chester formerly of Wilmington.
DR.. Hanna is a favorite of the Will
mingtonians here. and he was accord
ed warm welcome when he arrived.
Or. Hanna's discourse awakened
I
much interest and enthusiasm.
Sundays Program
Spiritual Director r. II. Adams has
been busily engaged during the last
few days arranging the program for
big Sunday"
In the morning the Rev. II. S. Du-
lany, of Asbury M. =. Church, Will
mington, will preach, and he is prom
ised a large congregation.
The Rev. e. II. Dashiell will officiate
at the service at 3 O'Clock in the after
noons and will deliver the sermon
In the evening the Rev. G. w. Pretty
man will preach, and there will be a
revival service following the discourse.
The prayer, children's and young peo-
i pies meetings will be held as usual.
The tenters are devoting the greater
part of today making preparations for
the entertainment of Sunday visitors.
Il Camp Notes
i Professor J. T. Clymer, of Whining
/ ton, who has been visiting in Chester
: county, stopped at camp on his way
home yesterday. If Evangelist JOSEPH
! Smith is engaged to take charge OF the
II services next year, Mr.. Clymer may aci
) as musical director.
The Rev. and Mrs. J. ID. G. Hanna
p visited camp yesterday, and called OF
5 numerous friends.
] G. w. Todd arrived in camp yester
2 day. and will remain over Sunday.
l J. c. Morrow and J. J. Wyatt wer'
I camp visitors.
4 Thomas Wilson and Miss Elizabetl
4 Lyman, of Wilmington, spent yester
e day in camp
p J. r. Kilmer yesterday entertained
e Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Stafford, Of vii
D mingtOn.
r Miss Ada J. Garner. Of Roxborough
is being entertained in the circle.
e Mr.. and Mrs. William Tindall span
= yesterday with Charles Tindall.
Mrs. Charles Reese and Miss JENNIE
] Sheldon spent yesterday with Mrs. Nv
f A. Hukill.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16

Bile news 70 this country of the death
Of an officer in the Philippines. it
costs about $50 for each enlisted man.
This difference is due TO the fact that
the war department has code num-
hers for all its officers, while the
names OF the enlisted men. together
with their company. regiment. etc.
must be sent in full
Former Governor Francis discussed
ST. Louis Exposition affairs with the
president He informed him that the
dedioatory ceremonies would occur on
April 80 next. this being the Tooth an
niversary OF the transfer of the ceded
territory from the French government
10 the United States. President
Roosevelt promised to attend these
ceremonies. ana further stated that
he would have our representatives
abroad instructed to use their best
endeavors to induce foreign govern
ments to have exhibits at the expo
sition He instructed Generals Cor
bin and Young. who sailed today on
the Fathcrland for Germany to be-
come the guests of Emperor William
during the manoeuvres Of the German
army. TO do all they could to further
the interests in Germany of the ex-
position.
Bishop O'Gorman of Sioux Falls, S.
d.. who was in Rome during the pro-
gress of Governor Taft's negotiations
with the Vatican regarding the friars
lands in the Philippines will be the
presidents guest at dinner tonight. It
Is understood that he is the bearer OF
n letter to President Roosevelt from tho
Pope and a letter from His Holiness
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
TO ATTEND malta CONVENTION
Delaware Will Preside and Many OiheT
Local Knights will Present

Wilmington will be well represented
at the Chapter General OF America,
Knights of St. John and Malta, annual
meeting at Saratoga, ~ Y, on Sep
tember 2. The session will DE opened
by Charles Hayward. most eminent
grand commander, of this city.
The following delegates from local
encampments will attend the meeting.
Moriel Encampment, No. 35-Charles
Hayward, most eminent grand COM
mander; James McKelvey, past most
eminent grand commander; Charles II.
Collins, e. E. Shriner, W. j. Lackcy
George II. Collins. Samuel w raylor.
Wilmington Encampment, No. 81
y. r. Fitzgerald. II. E Pennill. W. T.
Sawyer. Il. NJ. Moore.
Germania Encampment No. Sc
George H. Stab and Charles Ley.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
Change IN Car steps

The Pennsylvania railroad has de-
cided TO have four steps on its passen-
ger coaches instead. OF three steps, as
heretofore. All coaches built after this
date will have four steps. The change
is ordered to facilitate the boarding
of trains by passengers. Some of the
old coaches may be changed to accord
with the new requirements.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
WIII be surIed In ReadIng

All members of Keolluk Tribe, Inn
proved Order of Red Men. of this city,
who will attend the funeral Of John IL.
Ollingm, late Of that tribe, can leave
wilmington ON the p, w. & j. road
at sos o'clock a. m. and get back in
this city at IL o'clock the same night
The funeral will take place in Reading
at L3O O'clock Monday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
BRASS Band TO ESCORT
CANDIDATE TO DOVER
Special to the Evening Journal.

Dover, Aug 16.-There is stir
among the Union Republicans over the
county offices. II is alleged that ABB
bott cannot possibly win today's pri-
maries. and must throw his contest in
Tuesdays convention.
Melvin. for sheriff. cannot carry his
own district. while Baker, the Dover
candidate. has his district solid. The
slate as published in the Evening Jour
nal still stands Warren is being
completely b0wled out in the Seventh
district by Barnard. the eleventh hour
candidate.
Clerk of the Peace Downs, candl-
date fer reelection. viii bring band
of music here with him on Tuesday
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
sadIer Case Annealed

Interested counsel have appealed the
District Court case of Sadler ys. the
tug Startle. The case was commenced
i'm 1896 when Sadler libelled the tug
for the loss Of sturgeon boats. which he
claimed were lost through the careless
ness of the men on the tugboat. Re
Gently the libel was dismissed In the
court, and now it has been appealed.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
PRICE OF COAL TAKES ANOTHER JUMP

this fact. the dealers have agreed to
sell coal in limited quantities only,
from a half to a quarter of ton. BY
taking this step they hope to distribute
the coal evenly. Entreaties Tor large
quantities are many and earnest, and
IL satisfied. would ill the coal bins OF
the rich man. only to empty that of the
poorer class. NBy insttuting this plan
the dealers also hope to satisfy the de-
mands Of the general public until more
coal arrives.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
Railroad Ties Were eurnlnr

Passengers on the p. & r. train from
Reading. which was due in this city at
500 o'clock last evening had fright on
the trip down. Workmen had set fire
TO big piles OF old railroad ties along
the tracks and as the train passed them
the heat was so intense that it made
the people sitting by the open windows
draw back into the car
Evening journal., 1902-08-16

Local coal dealers. after reviewing
the coal situation, have decided TO ad-
vance the price of coal to the following
prices. commencing on Monday, Au-
gust is Broken, egg, stove ----d nut
sizes, 80 a ton; $3.50 a half ton and
s2.25 quarter ton. The supply OF pea
and nut coal is exceedingly low, and
IS per ton, "a half ton and 81 quarter
ton will be asked for the former.
The stock on hand is limited, many
dealers being entirely out. In view OF
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
THE RRANDYWINE WA'TER

If anyone who is interested will stop
at Harry A. Miller's. 617 Shipley street,
and examine the workings of the Pas
teur Filter and see the suspended mat
ter taken out, he would be sur
prised at the typhoid fever cases we
read of. This is the only filter that can
be thoroughly cleaned. Over 200 in use
in this city.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
HORSE AND CHILD BRUTALLY BEATEN

istrate Il. L. Collins imposed fine Of
$40 and costs in each case.
Lewis and Isa Swayne, colored, Of
Iawes. were fined $40 and costs each
for cruelty to Lola May Bailey, l2-
year-old colored girl. whom they had
taken to raise. The child was brutally
beaten, and marks Of a whipping that
She received two weeks ago were pain
fully in evidence Mr.. Stout brought
the child to Wilmington. and will
either find q home for her in some fam
ily. or viii send her to the Home OF
Merciful Rest.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
Favor plsappearlng eun carriages

washington, Aug. 16.-Having con-
Quoted tests with practically all Of the
guns mounted on disappearing car
riages at Forts Monroe. DUPONT, Wads-
worth and H. G. Wright, and at the
Sandy Hook proving ground. the disap-
pearing gun testing board has formu-
lated a reply which is distinctly favor
able to the disappearing gun carriage
principle.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
Salmon Poisoned Them

Mrs. John Wilmer and son, Stephen
OF No. S23 Locust street, are suffering
with a mild form of ptomaine poison
ing Several days ago they ate can
ned salmon and have been ill since. DR..
Thomas ID. Cook is attending the pa
tients. He says they will be out Of
danger today.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
Delaware BOYS Re-enlist

Edward Mcdonald. Of No. 407 West
Second street. and Frank lowe, of New
Castle. have re-enlisted in the United
States Army, and have been assigned
to the Seventeenth Infantry at Van
couver Barracks. Washington State
Mcdonald already has served three
years in his country's service, and Lowe
fourteen years.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
killed on the M. & N.

Caleb Harrison. Of Birdsboro. was
struck yesterday morning 10y q passen-
Of the Reading railroad and killed The
man attempted TO walk across the
tracks at South Birdsboro ahead OF the
train for French Creek. His head and
one leg at the thigh were cut Off. He
was So years Of age.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
PROPOSITIONS MADE
and PKNyPTLY REJECTED

Special to theNeR Rening Journal

Georgetown. Aug aa~-The commit
ees representing the two Republican
county organizations, met here again
yesterday and after friendly hand
;hakes and hearty greetings, sat down
for an afternoons talk. From all re-
ports. they had q very enjoyable time.
Finally. however. when conversation
began to lag. they repaired 10 separ-
lte apartments and began drafting
Evening journal., 1902-08-16

Don't fail to attend the races at
Maple Valley Driving Park. at Perry's
Hotel. on Tuesday August IS. at
O'Clock, Three-minute class, 2.55 class
and half-mile running.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
erandywiue's Chemical Satisfactory

brandywine Chemical Satisfactory
Work on the Brandywine Fire Com
pany's engine house, at Twenty-fifth
and Market streets, is progressing sat
isfactorily. and the building will be
ready for occupancy in November.
The combination chemical engine OF
the company was given a test several
days ago. and "made good" as the
firemen say.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16

Don't fail to attend the races at
Maple Valley Driving Park at Perry's
Hotel. on Tuesday. August 10, at
o'clock. Three-minute class, 2.35 class
and half-mile running.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
WARNING no HoUsEKEEPERs.

James f. Wood & Co. say not to
them in good shape for firing, Cold
weather will soon be here. Telephone
100.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
ORDER BOTTLED BEER ATLYNCH's

White stopper beer and porter is
popular on account OF its cleanliness.
Telephone connections. Store. y. W.
Coz. Madison and Fourth streets.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16

Any old hat blocked In the latest
style. by Saltgiver & Bupp. LOG West
Seventh street.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16

Hay fever quickly cured with Bra.
lillian Balm. Kills the germs.
Evening journal., 1902-08-16
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CURTAIN CALLS.

Mr.. Justin Adams has dramatized
Charles #. Pidgin's novel, Quincy Ad-
ans Sawyer"
When e. s. Willard comes back to
America next season, he will have sew
eral new plays to offer.
Mabel Fenton Ross, wife Of Charles
Ross, the comedian, has returned to
New York from Europe.
Rudyard Kipling's novel. "The Story
of the Gadsbys," Is In process Of dram
atization by Cosmo Hamilton.
Edward McWade's new romantic
play, 1.-THE Land Of Mystery" will
probably have its production next fall
Robert Taber, who has been in Lon
don for several years, has purchased
the English rights of 'D'Arcy Of the
Guards"
Mrs. James Brown Potter will join
the company supporting Beerbohm
Tree when that actor presents Stephen
Phillips play. Ulysses"