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Evening journal., 1902-06-12
POLITICAL RUMOR DENIED
1t Is Said That Victor B. WvOIIsy will Re-
sign As Chairman Of Committee

1t has been said that Victor b. Woolley.
would decline to serve as chairman of the
Democratic County Committee. as soon
as he returns from the West. The only
reason given is that Mr.. Woolley does not
care to give his time to active political
work and also that he objects to being
chairman in name, when some one else
would insist upon making all the plans.
When told of the report this morning
an officer of the committee said: "There
is no truth whatever in the report and IN
my belief. it has been set afioat by some
persons who are always dissatisfied with
the will of the majority. for the purpose
of causing a disturbance in the commit
tee"
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
JAMES HUNTER DEAD
Fifty YeSrS q Driver and Killed by Run
away Horses

James Hunter. who had been q
driver for the DuPonts since May,
1858. died in his home, between IL and
~ o'clock last evening, from injuries
received in a runaway accident on Mt
Salem lane recently. Two of Mr. Hun
ters ribs were broken and one of the
broken bones punctured his lung. DIR.
Joseph ii. Chandler, of Centreyille,
was the attending physician.
Mr.. Hunter was about 20 years old
and leaves a wife and family. He was
born in Donegal, ireland. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet
been completed.
The accident I'm which Mr.. Hunter re-
ceivcd his injuries happened on Satur-
day evening at $50 o'clock opposite
the parsonage OF Mt Salem NJ. II.
Church. The Rev. T. A. II. O'Brien
and Adam Lindsay Witnessed il.
In speaking Of It this morning,
Mr.. O'Brien said that in turning the
wagon its body was tilted. throwing
Mr.. Hunter forward and beneath the
horses feet Mr. O'Brien and Mr..
Lindsay caught the horses and cut the
traces. getting the injured man out Of
his perllous position. One of the
frightened animals had trampled upon
MIR Hunter. innicting the injuries
which caused his death. MIR. Hunter
will be buried on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
REPUBLIC READY FOR SEASOX
Popular Bic Boat viii Begin Her Regular
Trips on Next Thursday

Beginning on next Thursday. June 10.
the big excursion steamer Republic
will start hcr regular trips TO Cape
May. Daily stops will be made at the
W. a n. pier. Before her regular trips
begin the Republic viii make charter
trips on June IA. 16 and is.
The big steamer left the drydock at
Cramps ehipyard yesterday. She is
now at her own wharf at the foot OF
Chestnut street. Philadelphia, and is IN
fine trim. She has undergone extensive
repairs. and has been newly furnished
and painted. The management will
make the first trip particularly festive
There will be music by band at fire.
Quent intervals. and an orchestra viii
furnish dance music. Ample time vii
be given her excursionists 10 enjoy The
lamusements and recreatiOns offered b.
! The Delaware Bay House, Cape May
now owned and conducted by the CAPS
May Steamboat Company.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
KURTZ GETS
HIS COMMISSION
Jury in Superior Court GiVeS
Verdict for Defendant
SHORT GETS SIS DAMAGES
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Files Reasons for a New Trial Of
Kinkler Case

In Superior Court this morning, a
Jury was drawn TO try the case of
Francis McCafferty ct al, VS.. Charles
G. Kurtz.
Samuel S. Adams represented the
plaintiff. and William f. Kurtz appear
ed for the defendant
The cause is an action to recover
from Mr.. Kurtz s12910 due as rent col
lected on property No. 119 Market
street.
Mr.. Kurtz contended that McCaf-
ferty owed him $140 for the sale Of the
property to Bernard Carr, and he was
holding the money received as rent un-
til his claim was paid. 1t was shown
that Mr.. Kurtz had negotiated with
Mr.. Carr for the sale of the property
Tor $1,000, and had about reached an
agreement with him, when the owner
approached Carr and sold the prop
erty, accepting $50 as a forfeit.
When the deed to the property was
delivered TO Mr.. Carr, Mr.. Kurtz pre-
sented claim of $40 as his commits
sion. Mr.. McCafferty refused TO settle
the claim. and Kurtz refused to de-
liver the rent.
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., and j. Jack
son Peirce. real estate agents, testified
that when an agent produces a buyer
for property and negotiates with him
for the sale. he by common usage was
entitled to 2 per cent. commission on
the sale. even though he does not pass
the deed.
The jury was absent from the room
but a few minutes. when It returned
and gave q verdict in favor of Kurtz.
Levi c. Bird and Andrew Sanborn, filed
the following reasons why a new trial
should be granted in the case Of George
r. Winl1ler vs. the Philadelphia and
Reading Railway Company;
First-Because the amount awarded Ia
the said plaintiff as his damages by the
verdict is grossly excessive.
Second-Because the verdict rendered
by the jury is so grossly excessive in
amount as TO shock the conscience of the
court and clearly demonstrate that II
was the result of undue sympathy for the
plaintiff, or passion, prejudice partiality
or caprice on the part OF the jury.
II. r. Bringhurst, attorney for George
S. Mays executors, announced that the
suit brought by Samuel ID. Forbes. had
been settled by the defendant. giving
judgment for s92.43.
Lewis +. Short, colored was awarded a
verdict for SIS yesterday afternoon
against the Peoples Railway Company
for injuries received at Sixth and Tatnal
streets. II. G. Eastburn represented
Short and William S. Hilles appeared fol
the company.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
heavy TRAVEL on RIVER
SteambOat Men Report Good Business in
Freight and Passenger Traffic

Officials of the Wilmington Steam
boat Company say that travel on their
line is very heavy and continues TO in
crease, as the season progresses. The
freight shipments are large and the
warehouses at the company's wharf
are crowded with material and the
freight handlers are kept busy handling
all the freight that comes in.
Passenger travel also is good and
during the week large parties frequent
" take a ride on the river. On Sun
days when the weather is clear the
boats are always crowded. The COM
pany has many excursions booked and
several OF them are moOnlights.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
AGENTS WORK TO
HELP LABORERS
Silly Advice Given by Anti
Administration Organ
INTERFERES WITH LOCAL MEN
No One Compelled TO Give IniOrma-
ton 10 Commissioners Of Labor
Unless They Wish

The policy OF an aftemon paper in adj
vising people not TO answer the questions
asked by the agents OF the Department OF
Labor who are now at work in this city
has had the effect Of making the work
harder for the men here.
Before the newspaper agitation the men
say they had very little trouble in getting
the Information desired. Not only was
this true of Wilmington. but OF other
cities whore similar investigations have
been conducted
People who have any good reason for
not answering the questions or who re-
fuse TO DO so are not forced into answer
ing by the agents. When they find that
FOR some reason or other the people do not
desire TO answer they leave and try an
other house.
In many cases the people asked have
been only too glad TO give the information
wished Before the agitation here the
agents were invited into many homes
they visited and all possible done to aid
them In the work.
This work win be for the benefit Of the
worklngman. Tho information gained Is
fled with the department. but the names
and addresses are never used or made
public. The object I'm having It on file Is
that Congress may have accurate infor-
nation concerning the condition OF the
iaborlng man before passing laws regard
ing him.
No statistics are collected except those
regarding persons who work for wages.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
FORMER CHIEF DOLAN
READS PRIVATE AGENCY

Former Chief Of Police John f.
Dolan is at the head Of the Whining
ton Protective Bureau, which has
opened an Office in room No J., Ford
Building. 1t will be a private detec-
tive bureau Of the higher order. and
the well-knOwn ability Of Mr. Dolan
lis an assurance that the business win
be transacted with care and dispatch.
Mr.. Dolan brought the local police
force up to the highest state of effi-
cheney it ever attained. While he was
in office here the chief gained the con
fidence and respect of all the business
men. as well as the police officials
Of other cities.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
JAMES ARRAIGNED IN COURT
Mary Daksr Still Alive in the Delaware
Hospital

Mary Daker, colOred, who alleges
that Walter James set fire to her yes
terday at her home. No. 704 Lord
street. is still in a precarious condi-
tion at the Delaware Hospital
James was. arraigned in City Court
this morning, charged with assault,
with intent to commit murder AS
sistant City Solicitor Garrett said that
the victim was still in a critical condi-
ton, and would be unable to appear
for some time. if ever. He asked that
the case be continued for a week. His
request was granted, and the prisoner
held in $1,000 bail.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
RABID DOGS END
Animal Which Ran Amuck Here Friday
Killed in YOrklVn

The mad dog which ran amuck in
this city on Friday night last, biting
fifty or more dogs. and which disap-
peared after doing so much damage,
has been traced TO Yorklyn by the po-
lice. The rabid animal reached that
village some time on Saturday. and
ran aroundthe streets and roads. biting
every dog which happened to be near
him.
Early on Sunday morning, between /
and 2 O'Clock. Farmer Cloud heard a
great noise in his kitchen. Aiming
himself with a shotgun HE ran down
stairs. and was attacked by a large
black dog. Before the brute cou+%t bite
him, Mr. Cloud silenced him forever
with load OF buckshot.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
MORE TALE or COMBINE
Several Companies Asked to Join Including
Harlan and HOIIingsKOrth

Stories were again circulated yester-
day THAT the big shipbuilding combine
had been completed, and that the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company was
included i'm t. Secretary w. De w.
Dimock. of the local firm, refused to
confirm or deny the story. and this is
now regarded as an indication that
negotiations are in progress, even
though nothing definite may have been
done.
If the local plant is includehd in the
new company it is understood that il
will be used for the construction OF
river boats, as 1t is the best equipped
plant in the country for the construc-
tion Of river bay and sound steam
ers,
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
AlhIeiIo AssoeIatlon EIeeis

The last meeting of the Students
Athletic Association OF the Wilmington
High School was held last evening,
with President Horn in the chair. The
most important business Of the meeting
was the election of officers for the en-
suing term. Harrie A. Bell was elect
ed president; John Hortz. vice-presi-
dent: Carlton Shaffer, secretary, and
Samuel Hamilton. treasurer. After the
election. a rising vote of thanks was
given the retiring officers.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Win ExamIne Rooks MonthIY

Tax collectors and their clerks are
busy preparing for the collection Of
taxes next month. The books are now
being filled in by the collectors, and
their clerks. The old system of giving
out bills before the taxes are paid has
been abolished. The stub system will
be used on next years collections. Al
the end of each month the city audi
tor will go over the books.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
CUT ON THE BREAST
James ROdneau Refuses to Tell Names Of
His Assailant

With blood flowing from a number
of cuts across his breast, James Rod
neau, colored. walked into the Della
ware Hospital last night. DR.. James
A. Draper. Jr., was summoned and
closed the wounds with fifteen stitches.
Rodneau said he lived I'm New street,
and received the wounds in a fight.
He would not give the name OF his
assailant. The police do not know
anything OF the case.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Returned From The Philippines

Captain Albert W. Foreman, of the
Twelfth Infantry, U. S. A, has arrived
in this country from the Philippines.
He is now stationed at Fort Douglas.
Utah. His wife. who was Miss MMli-
gan, and was married to him in Ma
nila. accompanies him. They expect to
visit their old home in this city in the
near future.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
COURTMEN INSPECT ROADS
Found Silver Run Road and Several
Bridges Need Repairs

Members of the Levy Court yesterday
inspected the causeways and bridges in
st. Georges hundred. Silver Run road
was found to be in fair condition. but was
badly washed in some places The road
leading to Augustine Pier also was found
TO be washed out in several places and is
badly in need of repairs The wall al
Drawyer's bridge was found to be crumb-
ling and in need of repairs. The mem
bers were entertained at dinner by Mr.
Willis.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Young Mems Moonlight

The advertising man for the moonlight
excursion to be given by the Young Mems
Republican Club on June %. TO washing
ton Park, has posted notices on the scaf-
fold at the Equitable Building, that the
weather on that night will be clear and
warm The signs have been the object OF
much comment and are considered a good
advertisement
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
MASONS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING
officers Elected and Retiring Past-master
Of DUPONT Lodge HOnOred

The annual meeting and election Of
Officers of Dupont Lodge, A. t., A. NJ,
was held in Rising sun last evening.
Retiring Master Samuel Benson was
presented with a handsome past mas
ter's jewel. The following officers
we're elected:
Master. r. Harry Grier; senior war
den. A. NJ. Clover; junior warden, G..
"A. Bamberger; treasurer. John S, Mil
Ter; secretary, Thomas j. Day.
A collation. was served after the clos
ing OF the lodge
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Vim Examlne PhYsicians

The Medical Examining Board will
hold examinations in Dover on June
17. 1S and 10. It recently was publish
ed that the examinations would be
held In Wilmington. This was a mis-
take. as they will be held in the State
capital
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Temple Lodge convocation

The annual convocation of Temple
Lodge, No. IL. A. f. and A. NJ. was
held i'm Masonic Temple last night, and
the following officers were elected:
Worshipful master. p. j. Murphey;
senior warden. Robert S. Baird; junior
warden, J. n. Harman; treasurer. +. b
Mode; secretary. o. w. Everett A fine
pastmasters' jewel was presented to
Samuel NJ Cleaver. the retiring mas
ter. A collation. followed the meetina
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Became m on Trip

Thomas Garvoy. who was to accom-
pany the car Of the lei Paso and West
ern Railroad Company. which was re-
paired in the local shops or the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company. to Texas,
was taken i'll on the trip and had TO
return to this city. Edward Roach WIS
sent in Garvey's place.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Opened New Railway

Officials of the Roxborough. Chestnut
Hin and Schuykn Valley Traction Co.
inspected the new Trappcr and Limerick
railway which was opened i'm Reading
yesterday. They were the guests OF John
A. Rigg, president Of the United Trans
portation Company. Dinner was served
at the Mineral Springs Hotel. Among the
guests were Peter J. Ford and Walter II.
Hayes, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
BIG FIRE IN WHEELING
Property Amounting TO sI5O.OOO Wiped
Ont Of Existence

day destroyed three big plants in the
cast end of the city. entailing a loss
of Sl50.000. The Exley-Watlxins plant.
Company, the Wheeling Mattress Com
pany. occupying big buildings. we're
entirely wiped out and stock and ma
lchinery entirely destroyed. The cause
of the blaze is unknown. 1t was discov-
cred by a policeman.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Excursion to Washington Park

The congregation of Delaware Ave
nue. Baptist Church gave an excursion
to washington Park today on the
steamer City of Chester. The boat left
Fourth street wharf at 7.So o'clock and
carried a large crowd.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Can NOW BE PRINCIPALS
SchOOI Teachers TO be Recommended iOr
Promotion

Superintendent Twitmyer at the next
meeting Of the Board of Education,
will ask that principals certificates be
granted. to Miss Ellen Samworth Miss
Mary MoCanerty, Miss Mary Grocer
for grammar schools. and Mrs. Harriet
Rollo for primary schools
They all passed the recent examina-
tions. There is but one principalship
vacant. that at primary school No. 20.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Preparlng for commencement

Commencement week exercises OF
the High School win start on Friday
evening, June 20. when the class day
exercises will be held. The COM
mencement will be held on June 20.
The Alumnae reception TO the girls Of
the class will be held on June 27.
Senior examinations are being held to-
day and will continue tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
COURT HOUSE LAWN
In TERRIBLE CONDITION

Comment has been made on the ap-
pearance of the Court House lawn,
which, has turned brown during the re-
cent not weather and dr0uthL A farm
er who viewed the lawn today said
that il was not receiving the proper
care. or il would not be in its present
condition. The grass should be water
ed every evening during dry wealth.
er, as there are appliances at the Court
House for such purposes.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
viii Repalr Marsh Road

The Atlas Dredging Company will
begin work on the Bombay Hook road
in Kent county in a few days. At pres
ent the company's dredging machines
are employed at Tssington, Pa. 1t will
take about two weeks to do the Bonn
bay Hook work.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
COW sale Near 81. eeorges

Ellison & Higgins will offer thirty
head of Guernsey and Guernsey-Jersey
grade COWS. at public sale. near st.
Georges, this afternoon. Also at the
same time will be sold a number OF
creamery fixtures. consisting of seDar-
ator. milk cooler, cans. etc. w. J..
Smith. auchoneer, will call the sale.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Fireman Was Injured

J. B. Litzenger. of No. 1922 Ellis
worth street. Philadelphia, employed
as a fireman on the p, w. & B. rail-
road, had his foot badly mashed yes
terday. His injuries were dressed in
this city, and he was sent to his home
in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Janltor Entertains Teachers

George SIhockley. for many years jan
itor of Friends School. yesterday en-
tertained the principal and instructors
at dinner, as is his annual custom. An
elaborate menu was served, and guests
and host spent a pleasant time.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Miles Was Isolated

West Point, June 12.-The one fea-
ture of the centennial celebration OF
the United States Military Academy
which caused outspOken comment
among all classes of visitors, army Of
ficers. civilians, graduates, cadets, for
eign diplomats and military officers
and even women yesterday was the isO-
lation of Northumberland Miles
commanding general of the army.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
YAQUI INDIANS SLAUGHTERED
Mexican TrsOps Massacre Men, Wlmen
and Children

Tucson. Arizona, June 12.-Colonel
William Christy, president of The
Valley Bank. Phoenix, arrived here to-
day from Prietas, Sonora. with details
of a massacre of Yaqui Indians-men,
women and children-yesterday in
Santa Rosa canon, thirty-five miles
from Minas Preitas mines, by a de-
tachment Of General Torres troops.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
More Men on Strike

Wilkesbarre, June 12.-Many more
accessions are reported today to the
ranks of the striking engineers, fire.
men. and pumpmen. Additional conf
.pany bosses and imports who consent
ed to fill strikers places are also said
to have come out.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
viii Hold All pav Meeting

An all-day meeting is being held to-
day at Alliance Hall. No. 6l0 Adams
street. The speakers are Mrs. J. 5. Baer,
Of Camden, n. j.; and Miss Catherine
Harris, of Philadelphia. The hours OF
service are 2S0 and 7.3O p. m The
public is cordially invited.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12

A superintendent or foreman in
charge Of department can materially
increase his income without in any
way interfering with his regular duties.
Address Opportunity, Evening Journal
office.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Permits for Dwellings

Building Inspector Cassidy has is
sued a permit to Thomas II. Melvin to
build six two-stOry brick dwellings at
the northeast corner of Taylor and
Lombard streets. They will cost $12,-
900
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
Second street PropertY SOLD

John +. Daley, the real estate agent,
has sold for Eliza Ward the property
No. Q West Second street to Michael
L. Torracco for 81 1850.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12

The Alumni moonlight will go to
Washington Park Tuesday evening,
June II, City of Chester. Fourth street
wharf, Ills o'clock. so cents.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12
rHn HANOvER $50 sHoE

Hanover Oxfords fit comfortably
No gaping at ankle or slipping in heel
The Hanover, 7O4 Market street
Evening journal., 1902-06-12

Philip A. Easley and william C. Rommei
Wilmington.
In addition Maynard Griffith, OF Smyrna
and Harry lawson OF this city, received
certificates to enter Delaware College.
They entered the academy for this pur-
pose.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12

Don't forget Hibernian Knights Pic
mic. at Bavarian Park, June IA. Ladies
admitted free.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12

Improving Railroad Grounds
The garden of Yardmaster G. II.
Cantwelfs Office has been improved.
New flowers have beeen planted and
the lawn sOdded in places.
Evening journal., 1902-06-12

Any old hat blocked in the latest
style. by Saltgiver & Bupp, LOG West
Seventh street
Evening journal., 1902-06-12

Straw Hats cleaned and pressed.
saltzgiver & Bupp, 100 W. Seventh St
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