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Evening journal., 1902-05-31
DEMOCRATS HOLDING PRIMARIES
To Elect Members from Each District
70 CITY Committee

Between the hours Of 4 and z o'clock
this afternoon Democrats will holda pr.-
mary election for the purpose of Sc
lecting one person for each election
ditrict in the city to be the Demo-
cratic city committeeman from that
district. and also for an election out
side of the city to select members of
the County Committee.
The election is to be held under the
rules governing the Democratic party.
and the electors in each district in
the city and in the rural hundreds
may determine whether it is necessary
to hold an election If the electors so
decide. the selections can be made at
ward and hundred meetings. and no
election will be necessary, but where
there is a contest that is not satisfac-
torily adjusted at the meeting there
must be an election. Each member of
the City Committee and also each mem
Der of the County Committee is re-
quired to call meeting in each ward
and hundred for the purpose OF taking
the matter up.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
FORT DE FRANCE FEARS A PANIC
People Are Living In Utmost Dread
From Hour 70 Hour

People Are Living In Utmost Dread
From Hour 70 Hour
Fort De France, via Haiti. May ST.
1t does not need any imagination to
tell of things here. People are living
In the utmost dread from hour TO
hour. It needs but the beginning of a
violent demonstration of Mont Pelee
to throw the people into panic. That
this is recognized is shown by the Sc
cret departure of the cruiser Cincinnati
Thursday night without a word OF
warning. and her intention known to
only a few. The captain did this to
save her, for at any hour may come
rush of people. so intense is the grow
ing feeling. The cruiser took away
Government Geologist Hill. II is
known that he is greatly alarmed for
the future of the island, and he bases
this alarm on the investigations that
he has carefully conducted.
Mont Pelee is smoking. A thick
cloud overhangs the mountain top, and
there is growing and niuttering as
though gathering strength for an
eruption of more tremendous force than
the one which buried st. Pierre. The
shower of ashes continues, and there
is no venturing as near now as during
the few days following the destruction
of St. Pierre. Last Mondays eruption,
followed by activity since then, has
taken away any reinsurance the people
felt during the three or four days pre-
Yious to that
Instead of confidence, there is now
only hope that the volcano may quiet,
but the fear is great that any hour
may bring destruction beyond mag
ination.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31

They feel discouraged and say that un-
less the association is supported it
must 20 down.
In speaking OF the matter this morn
ing, one of the directors said:
81 realize that there are not enough
attractions in the Y. NJ G. A. and there
should be more | would like to see a
bathing pool. dormitories, pool bill
liards and a smoking room installed"
You DO not object to pool, billiards
and smoking them" he was asked.
No. Under the proper restrictions
think IL would be a great advantage
to the association. l am not preju-
diced against either pool and billiards.
or smoking. l don't see that there is
any more harm in knocking a ball
about with a stick than there is in
throwing one around in the hands. We
must take people as we find Them. The
institution. however. must be managed
by Christian people. or else it's name
must be changed. There are plenty of
ordinary clubs around the city, and
while they do lots of good. they do not
MI the place of the Y. NJ. c. A. Il GER
tainly Will be a disgrace to the city
to let Il go down"
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
DEMOCRATS PLAN CAMPAIGN
Discuss Ways and Means to Upset the
AddickS Mac inc

Willard Salisbury, chairman of the
State Democratic Committee; Matt
ford Short, w. Lindsay MoFarlane.
John f. Salisbury and other Demo-
Gratis met in Dover yesterday and dis
cussed matters pertaining to a vigorous
campaign to upset the Addicks ma
chine and bring about a return of
Democratic rule.
Chairman Salisbury announced that
notices had been sent out for a meeting
Of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee to be held in Wilmington, next
Tuesday, at which time the committee
will take up the matter of a State Con-
vention. to be called for about the mid
die of June, It will formulate a plat
form. aggressive in the extreme
against Union Republican domination.
partisan legislation, and failure to al
low Delaware TO be represented in the
United States Senate.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
LONG WALK OF SICK MAN
W. II. Shippers, Suffering With Walking
Typhoid. Wanders TO West Chester

Thursday afternoon a Well-dressod
stranger in dark suit and derby hat
appeared al the home of Benjamin
Dnarpless, Birmingham, Pa. and act
ing strangely. He proved TO be w. H.
Shippers. of Wilmington, who suffered
from walking typhoid fever.
The men about the farm took him in
charge and took him to West Ches-
ter where he was left in care of Chief
Robert o. Jefferis. Mr Jefferis tried to
have him detained in prison until
friends could be found, but Warden
Joseph James declined to receive him
except upon a commitment for crime.
and Shippers had to be kept in police
Headquarters.
When the stranger had given his
name and address, COG West Sixth
street. Wilmington. the chief tele-
phoned to this city and had the Off
GERS communicate with his friends.
They did not arrive until after Q O'Clock
yesterday morning when ID. p. Haines
and William Alexander went there.
paid charges and left with Shippers in
their care.
Ohiel Jenerls hdd Deen Obliged TO re-
main with Shippers all night, with the
exception Of an hour or two. while
other members of the force were on
guard. and the task was a tedious one
though not dangerous.
Shippers is quiet. inoffensive
man." said Mr. Haines. "He has been
ovwworked and is not well. He is
about years old, and a widower."
While Mr.. Shippers was in West
Chester he insisted that he was in Will
mington, not realizing that he had
walked so far from home Il did not
know said he that West Chester
was in the upper end of Delaware.
They invited me in here and then
would not let me go. Yes. I'll so home
with YOU"
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Taft Mission q sueeesa.

London. May 3l.-Cdbling from
Rome, the correspondent OF the Daily
Chronicle SAYS that the Taft mission
to Rome has every prospect Of sue
cess. The Vatican is willing TO allow
the monasteries and converts in the
Philippine Islands to be under civil
law, and it will permit the exproprla-
tion Of their property The American
government win authorize the creation
of new dioceses in the Philippines TO
be under American bishops only.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
chleaao strlke snreadInn.

Chicago. May 81 - Every packing
house in the west belonging to tho
big six" is TO be attacked by the
Tsamsters' Union on Monday If the
local companies DO not rcccde from
their position and sign the csreomont
The tio-up I'm Chicago. which is de-
clarcd complete, is to be carried to
Omaha. Kansas City. St. Joseph and
St Louis and the toamsters. whose
national headquarters are in Chicago,
have received assurances from their
locals at those points that all the men
will obey the summons and go out
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
INQUEST ON RODMANS
Coroner Fritk Investigating Sad Accident
on the River

Coroner Frick this afternoon is hold
ing an inquest in City Court room in
the City Hall to investigate the death
of Samuel and Henry Rodman, Of
South Wilmington, who were run down
in the Delaware river OFF Edge Moor, a
few weeks ago. by the yacht Marietta,
of Philadelphia.
There were five witnesses from New
Jersey. five from New Castle and three
from Philadelphia Much interest has
been manifested in the case, as il was
alleged that the fishermen were delib-
erately run down by the yacht.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
TIGER KILLED BY HORSES
Fierce Battle to the Death on a Circus
Train

Poughkeepsie. N. Y, May 3l.-A 2
year-old Indian tiger was killed in a
fight with horses on a circus train
while enroute from Goshen 20 pough-
keepsie yesterday. The tiger, which
had been recently imported. escaped
from its wagon den while the train was
in motion. IL crawled over the tops
Of four wagons and entered a car con-
tanning 80 draught horses. A fierce
battle ensued, the panic-stricken horses
plunging and kicking at the savage in
truder. When the train reached here
the tiger was found dead and mangled
under the hoofs of one Of the horses.
Six of the horses We're badly scratched
and bitten.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
LEFT THE RANKS
G. A. r. object to Confederate Flag
and Drop Out Of Parade.

birmingham, Ala, May 3l.-Ihe
members Of the local post, Grand Army
Of the Republic dropped ont of the
parade in honor OF General Fitzhugh
Lee because a Confederate flag was be-
ing carried by one OF the color-bearers.
There were probably So veterans OF the
Federal army in the parade and these
in n body left the ranks. giving as
their reason that the ritual Of the c.
A. r. states that no representative of
the G. A. r. shan march in a process
sion or parade in which there is a Con-
federate flag unfurled.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
TEN PER CENT. INCREASE In
PRICE OF MONTROSE LOTS.

On and after Monday, June ,, the
price of all lots remaining unsold at
Montrose will be increased ten per
cent. All those wishing to buy one of
these lots should do so at once. as
this will be the last opportunity to buy
at the original prices.
Tomorrow Sunday is the last day
the company will run its free special
cars to Montrose, as there are only a
few of the most desirable lots unsold.
Free cars leave Fourth and Market
streets every half hour from 10 5
NJ. m.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
FEW INCREASES MADE
appropriations to Run City Compared
With Those Of Last Year

A comparison of the appropriations
of City Council for this
and the coming year shows
an increase in expenditures Of about
s17 7000 OF this amount nearly $4,000
goes TO the Board of Education in ac-
cordance with the law providing for an
increase Of five per cent. each year.
The Police Department will get $4,000
for the increase of salaries Of patrol
men.
Members Of Council think they will
be able to make both ends meet.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Peoples settlement Entertainment

Peoples Settlement Entertainment
Miss Mabel Winner is drilling the
girls of the Peoples Settle
ment. No S31 Church street. in plan
tation songs for the coming entertain
ment. to be given by the Settlement on
June 3. Miss Mary Johnson is training
the Otis Club TO render several charm
ing selections Mrs. Victor Pyle, Miss
Winner, Mr. Harrington and Mr.. Wal
tms will sing Lead Kindly Light"
while it is pantomimed by one of the
clubs. Aside from the boys military
drill. there will be a number of other
interesting features, among them a
few words of greeting from J H. JEFF
ferris. of Philadelphia, who is vice
president Of the Union Railway, and
president of the Fidelity Storage Com
pany. of that city.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Memorial paY al ManIIa.

Manila, May S1.-The military forces
observed Decoration Day as a holiday
There were impressive services at the
American cemetery, though the bodies
OF only a few soldiers are now buried
there. The American Club decorated
the graves of the civilians. It was
thought inadvisable to declare the day
a public holiday.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Big Berry Shipments

The Southern berry shipments Increase
every day and they are filing up tho
freight house of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company The large number OF
men sinployed there are kept busy keep
ing the platforms clear. to make room
for he other material that comes into
the station.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Dinner for Employees

William *. Crosby, Of the firm of
Crosby g. I'm. went 20 New York yes
ierday where he will sail for Europe. ac-
by his wife. Mr. Crosby has
been abroad thirty times. Thursday
evening the firm gave dinner to its
ihIty-two employees in the Clayton
House. A pleasant evening was spent.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
ROBINSON NOT GUILTY
Court IuStIuctS the jury 70 Return This
Verdict

On the application of William S.
in General Sessions Court yes
terday afternoon, the court instructed
the jury to return verdict that Henry
c. Robinson was not guilty as he stood
indicted. The jury returned the ver-
dict. AS this terminated the case, Mr..
Lungren is without his stock or money,
and Robinson is free Of the charge Of
false pretenses preferred against him.
Reuben Gordon and George w.
Fisher were acquitted OF the charge Of
setting fire to the stable of Mccormick
Brothers, south of Market street
bridge. g. H
The rule commanding Fire Chief
John p. Welsh to appear in Superior
Court and show cause why he should
not surrender the Office of chief engi-
neer to Michael f. Conway, which was
returpable yesterday, was continued
until Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
A Good Thino for the Beers.

Pietermaritzburg, Natal, May 81
Addressing a crowd at Greytown yes
terday the governor of Natal. Col Sir
Henry Edward McCallum, said the 200
Boer delegates at Vereeniging appear
ed to be having a good time at the
British expense. They were being
treated. the governor declared, with
the best OF everything obtainable and
hence arose the delay in announcing a
decision.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
THOUSANDS VISITED PARKS
Sh5lpOt aud BraHdywine Springs Opened
for the SeasOl

Brandywine Springs and Shellpot
Parks were opened for the season yes
terday and about $4,000 people visited
uem curing the day. All day long the
cars TO and from the parks were
crowded.
At the Springs. Howson's Band
opened its season and hereafter will
give concerts every afternoon and
evening. All of the amusements did a
good business.
The vaudeville program in the the
atre was the attraction at Shellpot,
and q large audience was present at
both performances.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Fine pav for Lawn Eate

Much interest is manifested in the
lawn party to be given from to $50
o'clock this afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. John Bancroft. Il is under the
auspices of the COurtland Cause Chap
ter. of Delaware Hospital, and the pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the purchase
of screens and awnings for the new
hospital buildings.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
BULL DOG ROUTED NEGRO
Savage aud Persistent Little Anima
Made InSOlelt Intruder Retreat

the Minquadale Home. has bull dog
that has made a record for itself by
routing an insolent negro intruder
from the house.
The colored man went into the
kitchen at the home and when told to
get out said that he would do so when
he got ready.
Mr.. Prettyman called the bull dog,
and the savage animal attacked the
negro in such an, earnest manner that
he made a rapid and inglorious re-
treat.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Lile.savinr eoat Preserved

The tender of the yacht which went
down in Long Island Sound. drowning
Arthur Colburn and his two daughters,
of Rear Delaware City. has bceen taken
TO the Coiburn farm. By clinging to
this boat Mrs. Madeline Sprangle.
daughter of Mr. Colburn, and the stew
ard. were saved
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
CROWDS AT WHARF
MaHy People Enjoy Ride on the Della
ware River

The wharf OF the Wilmington Steam
boat Company was crowded yesterday
with eager excursionists who were
anxiously awaiting the arrival Of tho
steamboat Many OF them intended to
spenl the day on the river and carried
their lunches With Them while others
intended going to Philadelphia, TO spend
the day with friends or 20 see tho
memorial exercises there.
The steamboat company had prepared
for the rush and handled the large num-
Der Of people with speed and comfort.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Aust.s Body in Camden

The body OF Florian Aust. of No. 25
East Twenty-second street, who choked
to death by swallowing a piece OF raw
meat. was sent to Camden, n. j., this
afternoon for interment. He has rela-
tiYcs there.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
viii Draw Up CONTRACT

City Solicitor Reinhardt on Monday
will draw up a form of contract to be
entered into between the Street and
Sewer department and the American
LigAung Company. Limited. 10 will be
presented 70 the board for considera-
tion on Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
pronped Heavy Roller

While workmen i'm the yard of The Dia-
mand State Steel Company were hoisting
a heavy roller yesterday by means of a
dernck. the roller dropped to the ground,
when il had been raised about twenty
feet The derrick guy ropes swung back
with terrinc force when released from
he great weight, but did not strike any
one.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
KRUGER TO SIGN PEACE TREATY
Boer Delegates In Europe Admit Set
tlement Has Been Reached.

boer Delegates In Europe Admit Set
tlement Has Been Reached.
Brussels. May Silt is said here
that the Boer delegates in Europe now
admit that peace in South Africa has
been secured, and that the settlement
between the Beers and Great Britain
will be signed in the names Of the
former citizens OF the two South Afri-
can republics who are now in Europe,
including Mr.. Kruger, thus preventing
the irreconcilables from continuing a
guerilla warfare on the pretext that
they are obeying the orders Of the Boer
delegates in Europe.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Republican Committee 10 Meet

In the Young Mems Republican Club,
No $40 King street, a regular meeting
of the New Castle County Republican
Committee. viii be held this afternoon.
The meeting will be called to order at
. O'clock
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Steamer ton Augustine Pler

The new steamer Columbia. managed
by the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
read Company will begin her trips to
Augustine Pier tomorrow. Trains
from Wilmington connect at Delaware
river pier with the steamer.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Sale of Nebraska Horses

At their stables. No. 419 West Front
street. Jester & Mcdaniel will offer
forty head of Nebraska horses at pub
lie sale this afternoon. In this lot are
number of good drivers, cobs and
heavy draught horses.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Conducted Fishing Party

Jesse Sharp. stenographer In sauls-
bury, Ponder & Curtis law Office. took a
fishing party to the canal yesterday. A
trolley car was chartered to bring home
their catch. nl
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Nnl Sell Building Lots

George r. Townsend & Co. will have
a public sale Of building lots on the
South Side this afternoon. The sale
will be called at o'clock.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
Ten Months in Confederate Prisons

DR.. L. M. Foster an ex-chaplain-in-
chief of the G. A. R.. an eloquent
sreal0er and a noted orator, who is to
sneak at the commencement exercises
of Goldey College next Thursday even
ing at the Opera House,it is said. spent
ten months in Confederate prisons.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
SALE OF BUILDING LOTS.

w. A. Hukill, auctioneer. will have
a sale of thirty-six building lots on
Saturday. June Z, at 3 o'clock p. nj on
the premises. bounded by Twenty
third. Twenty-seventh. Washington
and Market streets. See hand-bills.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
DO YOU WANT 81. 900?

II so. every time you wind you
watch drop ten cents in The New
Idea" Savings Bank. Ask for booklet.
The Mutual Life. S37 Market street
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
THE HANOVER $3.50 SHOE.

The greatest shoe value on earth.
Once a wearer. always a Yearer. The
Hanover. 7Oi Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31

Car CT ice this year is at Tatnals
Maryland avenue and Reed
street 20 cents. 100 pounds. Now open.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31

Levy Brothers, loan Office, Fourth
and Market streets. Money advanced
on all personal property
Evening journal., 1902-05-31

Straw Hats cleaned and pressed.
Saltgiver & Bupp, log w. Seventh St
Evening journal., 1902-05-31

Snapper lunch tonight at Keller's.
Fourth and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31

Snapper lunch tonight at Keller's
Fourth and Shipley streets.
Evening journal., 1902-05-31
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